Phase 2 Slumps

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Phase 2 Slumps
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Tue, 10-16-2007 - 8:24pm

Have you hit a slump in phase 2? How long did it last and what did you do to get out of it?


As far as I know I'm not in a slump, but I know going into the holidays it will be real easy to backslide, not be very strict and well... you know... downhill and upscale... from there.


Just curious!!

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Thu, 10-18-2007 - 11:27pm

Okay - here is my take on exercise. I hated exercise before South Beach. I called myself "active" too, chasing after the kids, going for walks on the weekends, etc. But obviously it isn't enough to just live an active lifestyle - if it was I never would have gained the 67lbs to begin with. I realized this before starting, so when I began South Beach I believed that I could not have one without the other. I could not just exercise and lose and I could not just eat right and lose. If I wanted to REALLY succeed - as in blow it out of the park weight loss (which I did because I am a bit of an overachiever) - I had to do BOTH.

Now - did I like it? No. Have I ever truly, deep, down enjoyed exercise? No. Do I do it? Yes. Do I "love" cleaning toilets? No. Do I do it? Yes. Do I "enjoy" paying bills? No. Do I do it? Yes. Do I "have fun" going to the dentist? No. Do I do it? Yes. Because that is just what being a grown up means. If you want to have a productive life, be healthy, etc. there are just some things you HAVE to do whether you like it or not. Exercise is just one of those things that goes in that category for me.

















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Thu, 10-18-2007 - 11:40pm

ROFL - I don't love cleaning toilets... so Sean does it!!


I pay bills b/c I LOVE my air conditioning and my internet!! hahahah


;-)


I gained weight being VERY SEDENTARY so the active lifestyle was my first step and sadly, I guess it is time to step it up a bit.


2 one hour work outs a week is a pretty big deal for me! ;-)

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Fri, 10-19-2007 - 5:17am

Heh, that is what I meant, you said it much better than me.

Jennie, I am glad you are doing Pilates, doing something is better than nothing, but I just wanted to post a couple of articles for you:

Q: Will Pilates alone help to tone or should I lift weights?

A: Pilates is a great core strengthener (abs, low back, obliques, hips), but it doesn't suffice as strength training. It's a great addition to a well-rounded workout, but you will not build muscle by doing Pilates alone.

In the weight loss game, building muscle is ESSENTIAL. I suggest you incorporate strength training as well. It doesn't have to take long and you can break it up into smaller sessions if that works best for you.

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Your Pilates workout is a great way to improve general fitness, and will definitely burn some extra calories—but not as many as traditional aerobic exercise. And it won't provide the same cardiovascular conditioning benefits as aerobics, even if it does elevate your heart rate quite a bit. Aerobic exercise has heart-healthy effects because of the unique way it forces the cardiovascular system to provide extra oxygen and blood flow to the muscles. So, we encourage people NOT to replace traditional aerobic exercise (running, walking, biking, etc.) with other things that serve different purposes. Better to do both, if possible.





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Fri, 10-19-2007 - 10:17am
Well, I'm taking a big step in the exercise world. I'm being honest. I'm not going to exercise at home. I'll find excuses to not do it. (Mainly that I don't have much equipment and that I think it's really boring.) After posting yesterday I talked to my husband and said that I think I'd do better taking a few classes. I took a water aerobics class years ago and I really liked that. I'd also like to take a beginners aerobics class. He was really REALLY supportive and told me that his company has a thing going on right now where we can join the YMCA and they'll waive the $75 initiation fees. It's affordable and if I have scheduled classes I know I'll go. And you're right. I may not love it, but if I don't want to be diabetic, if I want to lose weight and if I really want to be healthy I NEED to do this. I've made a lot of changes in my life lately that I've stuck with. I've been on SB for 13 weeks now and it's not really a struggle. I've been meal planning for 11 weeks and strictly following my shopping list. I've even managed to find ways to organize myself so my house works stays caught up even though I've been crazy busy lately! I feel like I've learned to make the necessary changes in my life to keep me organized, healthy and calm. I think I'm finally at a place in my life that I'm ready to do the same with exercise. It needs to be done and the benefits outweigh the work. We'll be getting our membership in the next week or two. (It takes a bit longer since we're going through my husbands company.) But we plan on working out a schedule so we can both make it to the gym regularly. They have daycare there but my daughter isn't real good with strangers. Last time I had a gym membership they had to come get me all the time because she was so upset. I used that as my excuse as to why I could cancel my membership. Well, she's older now and maybe she'll do better. And if not, I'm gonna work around it. I'll go when my husband is home so she doesn't have to go. I CAN DO THIS!! I've never felt so confident in my ability to stick to it. (I've never stuck with a diet this long and I've NEVER felt so free and normal while on a diet.) It's refreshing to know that you exercise and hate it. I know that sounds dumb but all I ever hear is how much people love it so they can do it all the time. I hate it. I know I'll never love it. But if other people don't like it but can stick with it, so can I. Thanks.
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