Not gaining... Weird...?

Ellipitcal: 30minutes
Calories: 409

I just read this great article...

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/28/fastest.fat.burners/index.html

Enjoy!

Thursday = sick day

Step Class: 30minutes

Calories: 546

The day started ok... then around 10:30 it all fell apart. I couldn't stand up, but I couldn't sit down. I was crampy, bloated and sweating. I couldn't focus, because of the intense pain radiating through me.

I took something for it... there was NO way I was missing Angela's step class... all week I look forward to this.

I also know that exercise releases endorphins that make pain go away... this is a scam. I went to the class... I survived for 10 minutes and then all the energy was sucked from my body and I was in the MOST pain ever. I powered through... "I can do this" repeated in my head, until it became too much and I gave in to the pain.

I, with my head hung low, left the class early... I went back to my desk and sat in pain, moaning about discomfort. I took something for it, but I had already jumped over the cliff and was falling in to a deep pit of discomfort.

I asked to go home... I went home.

I took something for it and fell asleep until morning.

I am back today and just thinking about heading to the gym... Hmm...

I have the bridal show tonight, which means lots of extra walking, but they also have chocolate dipped peanut ice cream cones and just thinking about it... I want it!

Hmm... off to the gym.

Love!



Pounds to lose: 15

Be afraid of Cardio Kerry

Spinning: 45minutes
Calories: 670


Woah! Kerry killed it today with cardio... I always love her spinning class, but today she dropped the strength training and went straight for the endless sprints and elevated heart rate.

My body is aching ALL over... it feels SO good.

Tonight is WEEK TWO of '100 push-ups'. I am already sore, but looking forward to the challenge.

The Resolutionists are fading... yay!! And I am once again on the elite 15... woo!

I am a wealth of information today... check out the link.

10 fitness rules to live by... by Vitamin Water Canada

Love!

Pounds to Lose: 17

Coconut? Or Bowling Ball?

I have heard this before... the magic of the coconut, but I don't know what to believe. I first heard about the true powers of coconut as an energy drink, perfect post work out. I also learned it has the genetic build up to do blood transfusions IF blood is not available. It happen in the war... or something (not that I am shooluffing off the incredible-ness of that feat, I just don't need it :)

I thought about drinking coconut water after a good sweat, but couldn't get past the texture and didn't find enough articles to back it up PLUS it is hard to find and I am ALWAYS on a budget.

Now the sneaky little coconut has popped up again... this time as a 'cure' for hypothyroidism... the BAIN of my existence. This theory says that the natural build up of coconut oil can aid in treating hypothyroidism and help you loose weight by simply working it into your diet. Sounds good right? Is it true? Am I getting sucked in my another fad? I am such a sucker for a good weight loss scam.

I just want to be skinny so badly and nothing works... not even the traditional diet and exercise. Hmmm...

Now before everyone gets excited... I am not going to shell out the money for MORE pills, but I am going to a naturopath. I am going to ask them hundreds of questions... I want to be healthy, but I don't know how to get there.

Check out the article...

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/coconutoil.htm

What do you think? Am I getting scammed again???

Off to spin...

Special ADDED post!

I found out some disturbing news… at least I think I did. As of right now it’s a dirty rumor!

Apparently Green Tea contains nutrients that are detrimental to your thyroid, preventing it from producing valuable thingies your body needs. If you happen to have a thyroid disorder, like I do, its even worse because it prevents the Synthetic thyroid from helping.

I want to let out a sad tuba sound.


I haven't found anything for or against this argument, but now I am afraid to drink my morning tea… the very tea I was drinking to get healthy. Hmmm… Why are there SO many conflicting opinions about health?!?! No wonder most of the population is struggling with body issues!

http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/green-tea-extract-and-hypothyroidism.html


ARGH!


More to come… I am doing my homework!

Love!

Helpful weight loss rumors that confuse me!

So I have been thinking... I hear (and read) a lot of weird things when it comes to getting healthy. I don't know what to believe as some advice contradicts other advice and if you follow ALL the rules you are forced to break others. I thought I would share all my little pieces of knowledge... I don't know which are true and which are not. Some may even be a trend that came and went. I thought I would share, because some are JUST silly, but I catch myself doing them ALL the time.


I don't want to miss out on the secret of weight loss, but I am exhausted following all the rules!

Let me know which rules you know of (fact or fiction) and anymore you might have....

The LIST...

1. When drinking water swish it around your mouth before swallowing. The enzymes in saliva help break down food.

2. Never drink with a meal

3. Take a sip of water between each bite (huh?!)

4. Drink a bottle of water 30minutes after eating to help digestion

5. Eating Pineapple after steak breaks down the meat and fats faster

6. Drink Chocolate milk after working out, it replenishes all the energy (and stuff) lost during a work out better than anything else

7. CLA will help you loose belly fat

8. Always rub your face with a dry towel (or clothe) after touching it to prevent the oils from your hand clogging your pore (not weight-loss related, but weird health advice)

9. A cob salad has MORE calories than a burger

10. You should eat 5 small meals a day

11. Don’t eat after 7pm

12. Working out in the morning on an empty stomach burns MORE fat

13. Working out heavily without eating enough protein is worse than not working out at all… because your muscle look for fuel and smaller muscles are more satisfying than fat.

14. Interval running burns more calories (what are intervals???)

15. Sweet potato fries are good for you

16. Drinking HOT liquids burns calories as your body works to cool them down (and vice versa with cold liquids)

17. Green Tea helps you loose weight

18. Cravings are your body telling you what you need

19. If you’re craving sweets eating a dill pickle will stop the craving without all the calories

20. You burn more calories sleeping than laying down watching TV

21. Making love burns even less

22. Women gain (on average) 15 pounds at the start of a new relationship

23. You should NOT wash your hair daily (another random health tip)

24. Apples are better at waking up in the morning than coffee

25. You need to do a ‘cleanse’ at least once a year

26. Women should be taking a gender specific multi vitamin everyday

27. Multi Vitamins in solid tablet form don’t work… they are too hard for your body to break down and get all the nutrients from. Gel Capsules are best.

28. Milk is bad for you

29. Yogurt is not

30. Soy is bad for you

31. Women should not drink water from plastic bottles. Especially if they sat over night… the heat from the car melts the plastic and chemicals are released into the water.

32. Your thyroid controls EVERYTHING in your body and a dysfunctional one can explain anything that ails you… including weight gain.

33. Working out and not working your legs is NOT working out. Your ‘thigh’ muscle is the biggest in your body and burns the most calories…

34. Women you have more of a wiggle while they walk are LESS fertile.

35. You should be consume one gram of protein for every 2 pounds you weigh – excess protein is good and does note convert to fat

36. You need to eat after a workout (within 30minutes).

37. Celery has negative calories because it takes more energy to digest it, than it contains.

38. You need to rest 24hours between work-outs

39. You need to fit in 5 cardio sessions and 3 strength training sessions a week to successfully loose weight

40. When measures yourself you should always suck-in and pull the tape measure tight for accurate results

41. The rate you loose the weight is the same rate you will gain it back, that is why loosing weigh quickly is not recommended.

42. Being Dehydrated makes you GAIN weight

43. The average woman gains 3 – 5 pounds during their period

44. Exercise can reduce headaches and alleviate pain because of magical endorphins.

45. Drinking Hot water with Cinnamon and Honey before bed will help you loose weight, by breaking down food as you sleep.

46. Cinnamon is more addictive than caffeine.

47. Adding spice (especially hot peppers) to any meal will burn MORE calories, because it raise your overall body temperature.

48. Butter is better for you than margarine, because it contains natural ingredients NOT chemicals.


I can't think of anymore right now, but I will add them as they come to me.

If anyone can shed some light on any of these I would appreciate it. 

Love!