Ok, where is everyone????

I looked at the scales this a.m. and I am down to 189.5!!!!! First time I have seen the 180's in I don't know how long. This is my first mini goal!!

Of course I realize that I need to keep it down there and it won't be official until WI but I am so excited!!!!

Did anyone read the article in Womens Day magazine about walking? It said to walk for 3-5 mins. at reg. or fast pace then slow for 30 sec. at a shuffle )almost walking in place) continue this pattern for 45 mins. Seems this speeds up the fat burning, gives you a tiny rest. Well I tried it last night and finally got in my 1/2 mile walk and it does make a difference, you can actually feel it.

So I will try this method as I get up to a mile walk and I'll let you know.

Phyllis

OOPS, I started a Tuesday thread too! I didn't see yours!

Phyllis - congratulations - isn't it great to see those number go down? I am finally staying in the high 160's for the first time in three years - slow, but sure!! Thanks for the walking tip. The weather is finally cooler starting today and I am going to get out there and start walking again!! I'm going to give it a try and see how it does - let me know how the walking goes for you.

Jeanette - I saw your thread too - hope you have a great OP day!!!

Phyllis I will have to try that method. But I also heard for efficient fat release you have to keep your heart rate up for a 20 min span. Does the article mention anything about heart rate. I am curious so I know what to shot for when I try it. thanks

Good morning all! Congrats Phyllis! Isn't it so empowering to see it go down little by little and stay off?! Better than dumping a bunch quick then gaining it back and then some! I do something similar on my elliptical. I go at a "easy" pace for a few minutes to warm up, then up to a quicker pace, where it's a little more then strolling for 5 minutes, then up to where I can keep going but can't carry on a conversation for 5 minutes, then as fast as I can for 1-3 minutes, than start all over again. It has made a difference because I used to be able to go steady at about 10 mph and last nite it was between 12-13 mph. And I felt like I could keep going.

My girls almost missed the bus this morning because the alarm didn't go off, so my day started kinda crazy! But they made it and I'm hungry! Not much planned for the day - so far detox going good. The only side effect I've had so far is being tired. Last night I almost fell asleep at the computer and I didn't feel tired! Got a good nite sleep last nite tho,

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

No Dani it doesn't give a heart rate, just slower walking allows your body the leisure of digging into fat stores for fuel, faster walking forces it to use emergency carb based fuel. "Research suggests that for people who have trouble metabolizing fat, slower walking may be a very effective way to kickstart fat burning". Over weight people burn 50% to 70% more calories than normal weight walkers.

I'm going to buy a cheap watch that I can set it to do the intervals.

Try these two walking sites www.jeffgalloway.com or www.walking.about.com. and I am sure there are lots more walking sites we can find.

Phyllis

Good morning Cruisers...

I just posted on the other thread so I will repost here.

Phyllis -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I guess we are all going slowly BUT SURELY!!!!!! YEAH!

I also do the slow-fast type of workouts on my stairmaster. They say it burns more fat. I don't think you slow down for long enough to let your heart rate go really low. It is still pretty up there.

I am happy to say that I am down 1 of the 2 pounds I gained over the weekend....1 more to go to be back!! I did 45 minutes of cardio yesterday and I am planning to do the same today.

I hope you all have a great day!!

WTG Anita! You are doing great!

Phyllis if you are buying a watch my suggestion is a timex. It can be set for a recurring 3 hour timer. AND be set for intervals like what you are talking about. It has a setting for timing and countdown, count up, 2 alarms (which would work for the 3 hr and timing your workouts). I use it consistently and really love it. My family, friends, and co- workers know when it beeps I need to eat and slip away for a couple minutes. Some times my family will say do you want me to fix you something? This is so nice when I am not at home and they know I need to eat because my watch told them and I didnt have to say a thing. It was like $40 at WalMart.