new here / workout music ideas

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Registered: 10-06-2003
new here / workout music ideas
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Sat, 02-26-2005 - 10:40am

Hi everyone!

I am new to this board. I actually haven't been on any of the boards in months - since I had my third baby last May. 3 kids keep me running! I apologize if this is a redundant discussion, but Oprah's boot camp program really struck home with me and I am ready to step it up and really work at those last 10 pounds I want to lose.

I know that for me the intensity of my workouts are directly related to the music I am listening to. SO - my question is, what are some of your favorite songs to workout to?

Here are some of my favorites:
Let's get it started - Black Eyed Peas
I Wanna Be Sedated - The Ramones
Keep em Separated - Offspring
Dude Looks Like a Lady - Aerosmith
ACDC - almost anything!

Thanks!
Dianna

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Registered: 02-20-2005
Sat, 02-26-2005 - 10:47am

Dianna-
I don't really have any music suggestions because that would require me to pay attention to music...It drives dh nuts because I just listen and enjoy, I can't tell you the titles or artists on many song.

I did however want to say hello, as I am fairly new here too and I am working on getting through The Body Makeover book which is as I understand is the Oprah's Bootcamp program. I am just about to get started on the 12 weeks (I have 1 more chapter to read!!) If you have any insight or suggestions I would love to hear them. Have you started or are you getting ready?
Amy

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Registered: 10-06-2003
Sat, 02-26-2005 - 10:59am

Hi!

Honestly, I have seen more TV programs and read more articles on weight loss and fitness than I could ever remember, but for some reason Oprah's show really struck a nerve with me. I don't know if it was something in particular or if it was just me finally being ready to do something - but I literally started IMMEDIATELY. I just made a decision right then and there to do something more.

I don't have alot of weight to lose. I started out wanting to just lose the last 15 pounds that I gained when I had kids and shape up a little more. The few things I personally took away from the program that I wanted to implement immediately were these:
- water, water, water. Always knew this, but I decided that I would drink the 64 ounces every single day even if I had to gag it down. I fill up a container every morning now with 64 ounces of water and I make myself drink it before the end of the day. I can judge how I am doing every time I open the fridge - so I can see if I need to start guzzling. Also, I force myself to drink a full glass before I allow myself to eat one morsel of food.
- Not even one morsel of food passes my lips after 7:30 pm. This is a good one for 2 reasons. One, I know that my body will not burn off the food I eat this late in the day. Two, the only kind of food that I ever eat after 7:30 is junk - so I don't need it anyway.
- Step up the workouts. This is where I was a big big offender. I have always worked out, but I definately was slacking. I would go to the gym 3 -5 days a week for 1 hour (that is all I am allowed with the babysitting services because of my baby), but I found that I would do a "comfortable" workout. The show made me realize that if I was going to the effort of getting to the gym and actually working out, why should I not put the extra effort forth and make it worthwhile. So I have been pushing myself a little more now. I've increased the intensity on almost everything I do.

Now that I have gone on so long, I started this the day of her show, that was Valentine's Day and I have lost 4 and a half pounds! So I am hoping this will continue and I don't hit a rut - I want to stay inspired. How was the Total Body Makeover book? It was featured on the show but I wasn't sure if I would get much more out of it.

Thanks for the welcome!
Dianna

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Sat, 02-26-2005 - 11:02am

Hey Dianna!! Your music list looks suspiciously like mine!!

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Registered: 02-20-2005
Sat, 02-26-2005 - 5:46pm

The Total Body Makeover book sounds just like what you described. I had looked into the Oprah site, but there was just too much to figure out with her site. I got the book with a very nice pedometer from HSN.

I had lost 40 pounds about 2 years ago, and then I had a car accident that broke my exercise routine/habit and it has been all up hill from there. I have tried to motivate myself for a year and half so I am hoping this will get me going...I just want to make sure that I am ready and understand exactly what I will need to do during the 12 weeks. I have done wel the last week or so in controling my portions...so at least I have one step in the right direction. What's so frustrating for me is that I know what I need to do...it's just getting off my rear and doing it.

Amy

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 02-27-2005 - 7:27am

Welcome Dianna!
Well I'm one of those 'non-musicers'! I have a tonne of videos to choose from (and usually go with Leslie Sansone walking tapes) so the need for music is not there. When I go to the park I don't usually bring music either, though occassionally I may bring my headset for the radio- but that's about it.


However wanted to say hello and welcome to the board. Good luck with your *new* program and congratualtions on your progress so far. I have to agree, two of those keys you mentioned are the *winning* blocks (water and the 7.30 rule). Keep up the good work, and looking forward to posting with you.

~IslandGirl


:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:

Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl

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Registered: 11-25-2004
Mon, 02-28-2005 - 10:14pm

try these

White Zombie -dragula
Tori Amos -blue skies
eminem -lose yourself
nine inch nails -wish
linkin park -faint
korn -got the life
marilyn manson -mobscene
white zombie -real solution #9
KMFDM -terror
Lords of Acid -out comes the evil

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Registered: 04-30-2003
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 7:29pm

How funny, I was just thinking about updating my music selection on my mp3 player. Right now, I have......and this is what keeps me going..........


Linkin Park and music from the Rocky movies. =) Gotta love that Rocky music. lol.


Also, Linkin Park has some slower stuff that allows me to slow my pace down, otherwise, I tend to push too much with the beat of the music. Good for speed, bad for my body (cuz it's slow. lol).





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