April 2008 Exercise Challenge

[travelgirl 3]

I'm going to whine for a minute. OK, so I refuse to buy any new bras until I'm down a size, and since the girls have deflated, my bras don't give me the same support that they used to. Whilst walking yesterday, arms pumping, breathing hard, I must have been swinging them (the girls) ever so slightly, because last night I thought that I was a little tender underneath, not the girls, but where they rest... I have a friction rash under both of them! DAMMIT! So I dug out a better bra that's a little uncomfortable, but it gives me better support, so I can continue on with my workouts. I guess until it clears up, I'll have to wash this one every night...

Ok, I'm done whining. I'm still on track!

I absolutely love to ride my bike, but I can't go for very long. I still haven't figured out how to get my butt used to it. I've tried different seats, gel covers, pretty much everything except for tying a pillow on there. What's the secret, BG?

[babygrl1234 6]

The smaller the seat the more comfortable it is. If the seat is smaller you have less of your bones smooshed on it.

You also just have to get a few weeks of riding in before the area down there toughens up.

[travelgirl 3]

Smaller.....interesting. I've actually shied away from the smaller seats, thinking exactly the opposite. I might have to try that, but I have to wait until it warms up more, I'm an even bigger wus about being cold. I won't be out there riding or doing anything that keeps me outside very long until it's 55 degrees MINIMUM!!

[babygrl1234 6]

Yeah yesterday was a little chilly for me but I had to get out there. Now today, though, it is beautiful outside.

[travelgirl 3]

It's raining, raining, raining here, and currently it's only 48. After today, though, it's supposed to be 58 or warmer, if I can dodge all the rain in the forecast, I might get in some bike riding....

[babygrl1234 6]

Awesome. You can always come and join us over on the bycyling thread lol. Good times.

I just got in an hour of walking on my lunch break. Hopefully I will get out this afternoon on a ride as well.

[travelgirl 3]

:biggrin: I've only done 10 minutes of walking today, that rash is a killer. Not sure what I'm going to do....unless I can figure out how to lift 'em up, I may have to wait until I get home and do an hour of weight training or something. Which sucks, I gotta tell ya. I had a sports bra somewhere that used to be tight, but that was about 40 pounds ago, I don't know how much it will help now.

[Zannie 6]

OK, so I refuse to buy any new bras until I'm down a size, and since the girls have deflated, my bras don't give me the same support that they used to. quote]

I'm in the same boat... My rib cage is now at 37 inches -- not a 38 any more, but not a 36 yet either! And though the girls have deflated, they haven't shrunk all the much - just sagging more now! But ya still have to scoop all that flesh up into the bra! :eek: Which means that my a size is a 38 H. An H cup. H. What the frig is THAT!!!????!!! I was banded at a 56DD. Not even nursing my babies was I an H. I have bought new day bras twice on this journey smaller, but I've not been exercising enough since the 38 days began to warrant buying a new sports bra! :bolt: The girls were slip sliding around in my satin once I really got going on the treadmill last night. :eek: There are not 2 cents to rub together at the end of the month thanks to my husband :eek:, and I just know finding a sports bra in 38H will be a pricey prospect! :eek: But it might be time to bite the bullet & get a new sports bra...

[Zannie 6]

I've just completed my 2nd jaunt on the treadmill of this challenge!! Wahoo - yeah ME! :thumbup: Off to bed...

Suzanne

Level 1 ~ Moderate

2 of 14 30-min workouts

[travelgirl 3]

I managed an hour of walking today. A little less arm-pumping, but plenty of sweatage goin' on!

[babygrl1234 6]

Awesome job Zannie and TG.

I got out for about 12 miles on the bike yesterday so now I am officially caught up on my workouts. Today however I am not sure where I am going to squeeze one in. But I am going to fit it in there somehow. Somehow.

[Zannie 6]

How's it coming, Skinny? Thanks for spurring me on y'all... I really needed this camaraderie. I appreciate it more than y'all realize!

Going out of town for a few days -- plenty of walking in store, so I ought to hit my 3rd workout req with no problems!

Suzanne

Level 1 ~ Moderate

2 of 14 30-min workouts

[ARMKAM 0]

Hi All ! Sorry I've been gone so long - really super busy at work right now. I am spending 3 hours dancing with my students each morning to get ready for a big spring concert. Dancing to "Grease" and "Hairspray" really give you a workout. Talk about fast !:cursing: Whew !!! Hey it looks like everyone is doing Great ! I can't wait to get out of the 200's, and to hit the 100 lbs. loss . I've decided to have a massage when I do.That's something I've never done before. Gotta go now , just popping in to say "Hey". Have a good one !

[travelgirl 3]

Well, here it is, Friday afternoon, and I have only gotten in 15 minutes of walking so far today (pathetic), so I have a 45 minute workout staring me in the face this evening. It's a good thing DH is going out turkey hunting after work, I can have it done and over with by the time he gets home.

[babygrl1234 6]

Well yesterday was beautiful out and I got in a nice 25 miles ride!!!! It took me almost 2 hours and was awesome.

How has everyone's weekends been? Check in please!