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Rick's Fitness/Health Goals
Razor X:
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on December 03, 2007, 09:07:56 PM ---
Yes, Warhawk, that will be the hardest part. Even this past weekend, I really blew it an seemed just pig out on a bunch of junk food. I even think I put on a few pounds over the weekend. Making these types of changes to habits that are years old will be the hardest.
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I wouldn't try to give everything up all at once. Make a few improvements in your diet to start with and then gradually work in some more. Planning your meals ahead of time is vital -- it's too easy to fall off the wagon and grab some junk food when things get hectic. Having a game plan makes it easier.
I have a terrible sweet tooth, so giving up sweet things was really difficult to me. It took about two weeks to get all the sugar out of my system. After that the cravings went away, and as long as I have something healthy to eat to keep from getting too empty, I don't miss the sweets anymore.
Having kids in the house is going to make it more difficult for you because you can't realistically expect them to adhere to your dietary restrictions. Tell them to keep any junk food they may want in their rooms so it isn't i the kitchen to tempt you.
Good luck!!!
SLYinKC:
I'm on an every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday routine for my rehab/workout sessions. Today was the second one for this week. I had mentioned in a previous posting that I was trying to push myself a little bit beyond what the nurses that supervise the sessions are asking for. It just didn't seem that some of the routines were challenging enough.
Well today I started out on the treadmill. They tell you what speed and for what amount of time. I just kicked up the incline a little bit to make it a little harder. Then it was on to the elyptical machine. This is my favorite because it seems to give me the best workout. Again, I am told what resistance level and time to set the machine on. I just figured that I would try to hit it as hard as I could. The machine has a calorie burning counter. I had a target limit I had set for myself and was looking to meet in my session. Towards the end, I had really cranked it up and was giving it my all. At this point I see one of the supervising nurses come running back towards me and telling me to slack off. I am hooked up to heart monitors and they are tracking my heart activity. I had gotten my heart rate up to 170. Target for me is 140. The nurse startled me and caught me off guard. I had forgot that I was being monitored and I guess they got concerned at having my heart rate at that level right now. Oh, well, I hit my target calorie burning before they shut me down anyway. I guess I will have to tone it down and remember that these sessions are not meant to be pushing my endurance.
schro:
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on December 05, 2007, 08:39:12 PM ---I'm on an every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday routine for my rehab/workout sessions. Today was the second one for this week. I had mentioned in a previous posting that I was trying to push myself a little bit beyond what the nurses that supervise the sessions are asking for. It just didn't seem that some of the routines were challenging enough.
Well today I started out on the treadmill. They tell you what speed and for what amount of time. I just kicked up the incline a little bit to make it a little harder. Then it was on to the elyptical machine. This is my favorite because it seems to give me the best workout. Again, I am told what resistance level and time to set the machine on. I just figured that I would try to hit it as hard as I could. The machine has a calorie burning counter. I had a target limit I had set for myself and was looking to meet in my session. Towards the end, I had really cranked it up and was giving it my all. At this point I see one of the supervising nurses come running back towards me and telling me to slack off. I am hooked up to heart monitors and they are tracking my heart activity. I had gotten my heart rate up to 170. Target for me is 140. The nurse startled me and caught me off guard. I had forgot that I was being monitored and I guess they got concerned at having my heart rate at that level right now. Oh, well, I hit my target calorie burning before they shut me down anyway. I guess I will have to tone it down and remember that these sessions are not meant to be pushing my endurance.
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Way to go Rick! O0
Take it easy. Although most recommended "doctor's orders" are conservative by nature, there's no need to overdue it.
Your family needs you for the long term.....even though you're a Chiefs' Fan.
All the best,
Schro
Razor X:
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on December 05, 2007, 08:39:12 PM ---
I just figured that I would try to hit it as hard as I could. The machine has a calorie burning counter. I had a target limit I had set for myself and was looking to meet in my session. Towards the end, I had really cranked it up and was giving it my all. At this point I see one of the supervising nurses come running back towards me and telling me to slack off. I am hooked up to heart monitors and they are tracking my heart activity. I had gotten my heart rate up to 170. Target for me is 140. The nurse startled me and caught me off guard. I had forgot that I was being monitored and I guess they got concerned at having my heart rate at that level right now. Oh, well, I hit my target calorie burning before they shut me down anyway. I guess I will have to tone it down and remember that these sessions are not meant to be pushing my endurance.
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I did the elliptical during my cardio workout tonight and also got up in the 170-something heart rate range, so you were going at it pretty hard. 140 seems VERY conservative, though. Barely moving, in fact. But at least you burned some calories and proved you can go up to 170 without feeling any ill effects.
SLYinKC:
--- Quote from: RazorX on December 06, 2007, 07:30:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on December 05, 2007, 08:39:12 PM ---
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I did the elliptical during my cardio workout tonight and also got up in the 170-something heart rate range, so you were going at it pretty hard. 140 seems VERY conservative, though. Barely moving, in fact. But at least you burned some calories and proved you can go up to 170 without feeling any ill effects.
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I am by no means a fitness expert, but the nurse/fitness monitor (I'm not quite sure if they are nurses or not) said that anything above my target range didn't do me any good. I don't know if she meant that from a health or fitness perspective.
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