Exercise
 

I have tried searching out the forums to see what people do for exercise and have little to no success. Please share with us what you do, how often you do it, and has it helped you loose or has it made your weight loss slow down.
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Aloha,
SweetSheila, I have been doing Callenetics for years. i HAVE BEEN PREGNANT 3 TIMES IN 6 YRS!!So I am so stoked to get back to it. It is amazing. It is like nothing else I have ever done. I was always fit but needed to work harder as i got older. When I found Callenetics, it made it so easy fun and they are just elegant exercises you can do at home. It will change your body like nothing else! She claims if you do 10 sessions, you will look 10 yrs younger. 1 yr for each session, and it is true. She has a book where you can see pics of many of her students. UNTOUCHED after each session. She was very big in 70's and she looks amazing. HAs but like a peach and is in her 60-70's now. It is true because at 36 yrs old ,someone thought I was in early 20;s.( I am making a come back after having a baby 7 months ago! Long way...)But Callenetics will help get there faster!
The moves are basically strength training, isometrics Combining yoga, belly dancing, pilates, and ballet. VERY small movements are done in poses. And you can use furniture in your home. Everyone I have told about is tripped by what it does to their shape.One or two moves are tough in beginning, and even give you a charlie horse, but after a day or two ,it passes. I can not say enough about it!You tube may show her. People have used her name to make up other versions but try to get Callen Pickney.The book is great too, with pictures that so inspire! Aloha

SweetSheila- good thread idea! I'm not sure on the exercise either, but have just been doing light walking.

MissZ- gonna have to check out the Callanetics.. I hadn't heard of it before. I've read on here not to get your heart rate up too high with exercise. Does Callenetics get your heart pumping or not so much? I seem to get an increased heart rate with strength training.

Kplus,

Aloha. It doesn't really get the heart rate up much at all! You can do on the floor at relaxing pace. Take breaks when you need. Definetly check out you tube, you'll see what I mean. Since I have 3 small kids, and like now, it is a 3 ring circus , I do get pulled away. But just pick back up.May work well for ya!Aloha

great thread!

I guess my exercising is doing me some good as I went from 151 to 138 in 22 days and I didn't follow the non-restricted protocol for the first couple weeks

Week 1, I did strength training, yoga, cardio, hockey nearly everyday like I normally would BUT since my coach told me to cut back half, I just did everything with either lighter weights or half the rep - all but hockey since we've usually got a short bench and it's a team sport. I think my energy on the ice is exactly the same as pre-ID

But lately, I've gotten lazy. This week, I've only played hockey twice, rollerbladed for an hour (only 1/4 of that was butt-crunching uphill stuff) and today I've got a dance workshop for 3hrs.

my coach asks me every week if my energy lvl has increased since going on ID and I've said it's still the same as before. She figures it hasn't increased because I had a well balance diet previously, I did get in all my daily protein.

The one thing I try to do is keep my restricted packs for days I know that I'll be doing some exercising - in my head, it makes up for the extra carbs I'm putting in.

I noticed when I'm doing Plyometrics, my legs get that kinda ache now about half hour into it

If I had to suggest doing exercise on this program if you were previously active, I'd say Yoga - for anyone, actually. You've got your breathing under control so your heart rate will stay steady but it will work you over, And if you can't hold a certain pose, you can take a mini break - all you need is just a couple seconds if you find your muscles are on fire then you get right back into it

Very interesting, this Callenetics. I tried watching on Youtube, but the clips I found were not long enough to get a good idea. Can you tell us a particular clip that is long lasting we could use, or perhaps another site to look at? Thank you!!

Oh, and I am sooo totally uncoordinated so am not sure how well I can do at this, yoga or anything similar. I bought a step and step program and just can't get my coordination to follow along...hehe.

I do meet with a personal trainer each week, I see him an hour twice a week, so I am actually getting four sessions with him. I LOVE it! We have been meeting for over a year now. It may slow my loss, not so sure. I do know, my body is toning right along as I loose, so if it does slow me down, I really don't care. I don't mind my loss, I have about a 2 lb per week average, I am guessing, I'll take that!! I sure couldn't get that with another diet!! I also play tennis with my family two to three times a week when the weather permits. I won't play in this above 90 degree weather, but when it's nicer, we sweat our booties off and have so much fun. We are no good at it, but is fun learning together, and is such great excercise.

Interval training:
Cardio using an old, original NordicTrack ski machine &
Strength training with kettlebells...

I put on an Elvis Presley CD & ski for the length of one song, then pause it & do a set of kettlebell swings, then start the music again, ski another song, then do a set of kb snatches, alternating all the way through the CD like that... other kb moves are thrusters, presses, & curls... the whole routine takes about 45 minutes & I do it 3 or 4 times a week... I use a 15 lb. kb for most moves, but sometimes drop down to a 10 lb... as soon as I notice that the 15 lb. isn't a challenge, I'll graduate to the next size up, a 25 lb... I also do kb presses with the 10 lb. sometimes while I'm sitting at the computer... my shoulders are starting to look amazing!!!..

I also do some hiking, maybe a couple of miles of rolling hills, at least once a week...

hugs :hug:

I'm a walker. I walk on my treadmill 3-4 times a week at about 3mph on 5.5% grade. Have been walking 3 miles, just uped it to 4!

Motiv8edmama!
Well, it looks like the best way to get an idea is when you put in Callanetics in you tube, click the 10 min video. That is the beginning of sequence.It shows how slow and the small movements. Then look at "old school stomach exercises Callanetic". They are the hardest to get through initially, but really work. The hips are tricky at first too.I would look at those also. the rest are pretty easy. Lots of stretching. I use furniture in my house when I need to substitue a ballet bar.
Next trip to Barnes & Noble or border's you can also give the book a look maybe? You can probably get for a couple bucks used through amazon too!Aloha

I'm getting ready to add yoga to my exercise menu... there's a free class at one of the local community centers tomorrow morning... I'll be a total beginner & have no idea what to expect... I've done some searching through the entire 3FC Community, & info about yoga is sparse... so, instead of researching it to death, like I usually do for most things, I'm just gonna jump in & experience it...

hugs :hug:

Before IP, I used to go to Boot Camp 5-6 days a week (about 20 mins of stretching/warmup and 30 min of actual boot camp), pilates 1 day a week (45 mins) and played fun league soccer 2 times a week (1.5hrs per game). When I first met with my IP coach, he asked me to stop exercising completely and, the stubborn girl that I am, I refused, but promised to tone it down a bit.

So, now I do bootcamp 3-4 days a week. I cut out the soccer and this week is my last pilates class.

I can't comment on whether it has helped or hindered my weightloss because I've been active since starting IP. I feel better that I am physically active, although, I am hungrier on these days and usually have an additional IP packet.

I know my coach is NOT happy about the physical activity. he mentions it everytime and thinks the dizziness is caused by it. Since I know my body more than anyone, I personally think it is the diet itself that sometimes makes me feel awful.

I feel that I am toning, and building strength and muscle because of exercising. Muscle burns more fat and continues to do so long after exercise.

I have my week 5 weigh-in tomorrow evening, so i'll let you know if the exercise is not interfering with my weightloss (which is about 2.5lbs per week so far).

HAHAHAHA... tell him "WHATEVER!!"... I haven't done any exercise on the plan, unless you count walking the dogs, and I am dizzy OFTEN! It is better when I increase the sodium but, if I don't keep it up, the dizziness comes back! It is the diet effecting my blood pressure which is now low, low.

Keep doing what makes you feel good.

Yoga is wonderful. I have just recently started again and love it. Being a beginner should be no big deal. Most poses can be adjusted either easier or more advanced. Just remember that it may seem like just a lot of stretching, but it really is exercise, so you may need to add another packet on your yoga days. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it! :yoga:

I was actively exercising prior to being on IP. I informed my coach of this when I started and she only suggested that I tone it back some. I did as she asked and have been able to keep working out from day one. I do not know if it has made a difference in my weight loss one way or another. I just have my 3rd WI and am down 24lbs. I do 20/30 mins light cardio, 20/30 mins worth of weights, and sauna for 15/20 mins 3 times a week. I was doing this all before IP and not losing a thing. But now I am and have been more than happy with the results I'm getting. I think it may be different for everyone. I say give walking or biking a shot to start with then see how you feel from there.

Good advice. But even more, those glorious results which I think you've worked for, and earned.

I honestly just got back to exercise. I couldn't do it for the first few weeks as my body was feeling weak and blah. I started hiking again as I let my gym membership lapse, and I go with a pretty high heart rate and lots of hills. I had a pretty good weekend with 2 hikes (even after falling down a hill, ow, and silly blisters), and it is reflecting in my weight loss.

I still feel like I can't run yet, and I don't honestly want to with the heat. I have my lunch protein drink right after and it really helps and I don't feel guilty refueling my body if I need another packet or more veggies.

I just got back to my tread mill yesterday. I am almost finished with week four and I was just feeling too tired all the time. I only walked 1/2 mile yesterday and one mile today. I would like to get back up to two miles this week. I have never been a serious workout type. I have discovered that walking a couple miles every morning before work gives me lots of extra energy throughout the day.

I must say that prior to this week, I physically did not feel like I could even walk a mile. I think it took my body this long to adjust to IP. I am sure we are all different, but I definitely needed three weeks to adjust.

Anyway, that's my story. Not much to report, but I am certainly on the up side of this diet!:)

Thanks Carla! I do like my coach, he's OK most of the time, BUT he thinks that he knows more than I do cuz he's a doc (well chirpractor) . not true! I know quite a bit about nutrition, exercise, and exactly what I need to do to lose weight, etc. my problem was having the motivation and will power to keep at it long enough to make a dent. i lose motivation fast, so this IP diet is working and I finally have a different attitude about it!

i think (and purely my opinion, no medical facts here) physical activity is important, it is just that the IP program is quite low on calories, and of course carbs which is what we really need to fuel our energy during physical activity. the low calories are not good if you are only getting 800-1000 from the IP food and burning 600-700 in an hour of physical activity, hence the reluctance for our coaches to embrace physical activity while on this diet! :)

Thanks for the encouragement, Stacey41... I have to confess, I enjoyed the yoga, but not the class... so, on my way home, I stopped by Walmart & bought a Rodney Yee DVD, "A.M. Yoga For Your Week".. watched it all the way through yesterday evening... shoulda started doing it this morning, but I had an important phone call... so, tomorrow morning, it's me & Rodney!.. :val2: (he's cute!)..

hugs :hug:

I don't know if you get the Oxygen channel or not, but at 6am (in my area) there is a yoga program hosted by Steve Ross called Inhale. It's all reruns, and has been off the air for several years, but it is a great show. If it's on at an inconvenient time you can always record it. I like it because it's not the absolutely serious type of yoga, there's catchy music and I enjoy it.

I have this video too. Be prepared for Rodney's speedo he wears throughout the video. My friend and I couldn't do the video the first time we were so
grossed out. Then, we got over it. The PM video in that series is my favorite.;)

Yea, I've watched his stuff before and the speedo was a turnoff. Way too much information.:o

note to self DO NOT pick up this yoga video EVER....YIKES!

Bahahahahaha, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

I had a 2hr pretty heavy hike yesterday and it knocked me out of ketosis according to my strips this morning. However, I think I just burned all the ketones out of my body and had nothing left to pee out.

However, my strips have been less than reliable lately, and I'm still losing weight (well, not from yesterday to today, but you know what I mean) so I don't really want to give up the hiking 2-3x a week at least in the summer :)

LOL!.. yeah, definitely TMI!.. I just took my glasses off & it was all just a blur!.. I enjoyed the workout, couldn't quite get some of the poses, my balance needs lots of improvement... but I can definitely see that it'll be a great addition to my exercise list... I love how it elongates my joints, especially my back & shoulders... I originally looked into yoga for something to improve my posture, so I'm pretty confident that I've made a good decision...

Thanks for the warning, I guess at my age (61) not much surprises me anymore!..

hugs :hug:

I suspect you're right about the hiking burning up the excess ketones... if you're still losing weight, you're still in ketosis, even if it doesn't show on the strips... keep doing what you're doing, it works...

hugs :hug:

How far do you hike. I love getting outside. There is one thing I really look forward to doing and that is jump roping. I am still heavy and it is hard yet to get off the ground but I can't wait :D:D:D I have been doing the Wii fit and Wii Active. I started the 30 day challenge on the Wii active and my legs are like Jello. My kiddos laugh every time I sit down or get up :dizzy:

My hiking shoes are NOT agreeing with me, I've tried to break them in but I just broke down and got a new pair. I've only been going on 3-5 mile hikes, but it is pretty hilly around here so I get my heart rate up quite a bit. I have a garmin gps/heart rate monitor so I record my distance and calories burned that way very easily. I push myself a lot to get the most out of my workouts.

I need a new pair of hiking shoes/boots & can't decide which ones to get... what brand are yours?.. (the good ones & the bad ones)..

hugs :hug:

:rofl: OMG that was HILARIOUS!! I agree with Sheila, best laugh I have had in a long time!

I used to do a workout from a book, and it worked great at the time. Hurt my foot (wearing bad cute shoes to a festival), and fell out of it. But I recently started it again, and can already feel the results.

The book is Strong Women Stay Young, by Miriam Nelson. It has 8 simple exercises you do, with small adjustable hand barbells & adjustable ankle weights (I got at the local sporting goods store). It is easy to do, takes just 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a week, and you'll definitely see results within the first 6 weeks! It also has supplemental exercises you can do if you want.

I also have a recumbent exercise bike, and try to ride it 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a week.

Hi All,

I really only got the energy to start working out last week, week 4 for me. I have been doing a 10k loop....I swing my arms and try to keep a steady pace. It takes 1h/45min but I feel so good after. I have been doing it really early in the morning before work and before it gets too warm out...

This has really helped tone up my arms, waist and legs...without high intensity...

Wow! This article from today's New York Times about exercise is fascinating.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/0...n-on-exercise/

kellyrook, is there a lot of difference between the AM & PM versions?.. mornings are just not a good time for me to do the yoga workout, so I've switched it to late afternoon after my cardio & strength training... if there's not much difference in the two routines, I'll probably just stick with the DVD I've got for now...

jlewis88, too funny!.. I was telling a friend about the speedos & he had just about the same reaction...

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Super article, Linden!.. exercise makes us smarter!.. thanks for sharing this...

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Hey everyone! I am pretty sure I mentioned this before but I am currently doing the Wii Active and I love it. I just do the light intensity and its about 20 minutes long. Perfect for me :) Do you think if I did 30 min. on the elliptical once a week it would be ok? It does get my heart rate up so do you think it would slow me up? Hmmmmm.......curious to see what you all think :D

You'll probably have to test it out a few times to really see. In addition to Curves 3x/week and walking on the treadmill, I do a 30 minute zumba class once a week. I tried several things with extra protein and fat on those days to see what would help since it burns so many calories. So far the best thing for me personally has been having a restricted bar an hour or two before the class. I also modify the movements as needed so it's not quite as high intensity but that's probably not as easy to change on a machine! :D

I'd say give it a try... just pay close attention to how you feel & how it affects your weight loss... I hope it works for you...

I'm not doubting anybody's word on the whole exercise thing, but I'm having a hard time understanding why it interferes with the diet... in my case, my loss slows way down when I don't exercise... maybe it's just me... last week I had company & I barely got in maybe 30 minutes of cardio total the whole week, & even with sticking to protocol 100%, I can tell I've stalled out... this week, I'm aiming for lengthening my workout by about 10 minutes by Friday... I can always adjust if it's not right, but I'm betting it helps... I am careful to keep my heart rate at 60-70% of max... I think my exercise is what makes IP works so well... sure, I could lose weight with just diet alone, but at my age I'd end up just a bag of loose skin... instead, I'm building muscle & feel better than I have in 20 years... it keeps me feeling young, & I'm not ready to be an old lady yet!..

hugs :hug:

I also don't understand the don't exercise thing. What if your heart rate is above 70% (forgive me but I'm not ever sure how you are supposed to measure your heart rate)? I was walking at a track, about 5 miles, 5Xs a week. My loss was doing okay but not as good as I thought I would. Last week because I was feeling poorly I didn't walk, I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 3 lbs in 3 days, I was shocked. It doesn't make sense to me. What exactly are they concerned is going to happen? Loss of Muscle? Going into starvation mode? For reasons out of my control I will not be able to walk this week either. Will this actually help or hurt me to take two weeks off? Sorry about all the questions, but I have been wondering, and talking to the coach doesn't seem to answer my questions completely.