Okay, I've been brewing this idea for a week about a round-robin-style homework assignment. Since my homework assignments tend to be on the heavy, introspective side, I've been wanting to try something more fun. Here's how I envision this working...we'll see if it pans out that way! hehe
Each of you will use the post of the person who posted just before you to complete your homework. Each person's homework will consist of answering two questions (from the person who posted before them) and posing two questions (for the person who will post after them). The first question must be about food/cooking and the second must be about exercise/activity.
Here are my questions. The next person who posts must answer my questions and then pose two of his/her own for the next person to answer.
Food: I'm not very experienced at cooking zucchini but want to start eating it more. How would you recommend that I cook it and with what seasonings?
Exercise: I am trying to build a varied library of DVD workouts so that not get bored with my workouts. What exercise tape/DVD would you recommend? I am especially interested in cardio workouts, but any suggestion is appreciated.
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Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
1. How do you keep your daily goals in mind so that 3pm munchies or going to lunch are not too overpowering?
I get up at 3pm (or whenever the munchies are kicking in) and get a glass of water. That stops it for a little bit, at least. I also keep some Kashi Go Lean Crunch at my desk and usually a handful will keep me satisfied without running to the vending machine.
2. What about weekend workouts? How do you fit them in? What do you do? Are they different from weekday sessions?
Generally, I do a good cardio and strength traning session on Sunday. Saturday is my day off. At other times, we are scuba diving on the weekends and that is GREAT exercise. Also, if we are scuba diving, it's not recommended to dive too soon after because you could get the bends...
Questions for the next:
What do you do for late night munchies?
How do you vary your workouts to keep them "fresh" and interesting?
The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start. - John "the Penguin" Bingham [/I]
Posts: 593 | Location: Nashville | Registered: April 05, 2004
Two more questions for the next person: 1. Do you eat the majority of your calories before or after 3 p.m. most days? Would you do this differently if you didn't have others to cook for?
Yes, I do. I find that lunch time is the "hungriest" time of day for me. I think that if I did not cook dinner for my family, my dinner would be even more limited.
2. Do you enjoy working out? If so, what about it do you enjoy? If not, how do you continue to work exercise into your life despite not being a great lover of exercise?
I generally enjoy working out. I enjoy it more and more as I get into better shape. I like how I feel exerting myself. (Before I HATED that feeling) Today I noticed that I was sweating a lot. I liked it- sort of knew that I was really pushing myself.
Questions for the next... 1. How do you keep your daily goals in mind so that 3pm munchies or going to lunch are not too overpowering? 2. What about weekend workouts? How do you fit them in? What do you do? Are they different from weekday sessions?
Originally posted by Tayhudson: My questions are: 1. What kinds of whole grains have you incorporated into your diet? 2. How do you incorporate both strength training and cardio exercise into your exercise routine? I'm having trouble fitting both into my schedule.
Since I only got to pose questions and not answer any, I will answer these and then pose 2 more questions to keep the chain going, lest there be anyone else who would like to do the homework but hasn't had a chance to yet.
1. Whole grains that I have incorporated into my diet include whole grain cereals like Complete Wheat Bran Flakes, Grape Nuts, etc., whole wheat pasta, bread and tortillas and brown rice. I tried quinoa in the early days of my journey but didn't love it so I haven't tried it since. I would still like to experiment a bit more with some additional grains but haven't yet. I did buy a little bit of some grain (can't remember which) at the market where I met the Ohio CT sisters last summer, but I forgot to ever use it.
2. I exercise 5 days a week. Of those, I try for 3 days of cardio and 2 days of strength training or toning.
On those days that I go to the gym for cardio (an aerobics class or the cardio machines), I usually also incorporate some weight training while I'm there. Otherwise, if I'm working out at home, the cardio days are usually just cardio and the strength training days are usually just that.
I'm not sure if you would include toning--ab work, thighs/buns work, etc.--as strength training or if you are only talking about actual weight training. I don't do as much actual weight training as I should and am trying to work my way back to that now. But I have done quite a lot of toning work in the past 6 months that has really made a difference in my body, despite the fact that the scale hasn't moved. A number of people insist that I have lost more weight than I have because my buns and thighs have firmed up so much (less jiggle to my wiggle hehe).
Two more questions for the next person: 1. Do you eat the majority of your calories before or after 3 p.m. most days? Would you do this differently if you didn't have others to cook for?
2. Do you enjoy working out? If so, what about it do you enjoy? If not, how do you continue to work exercise into your life despite not being a great lover of exercise?
Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Originally posted by Tayhudson: 2. How do you incorporate both strength training and cardio exercise into your exercise routine? I'm having trouble fitting both into my schedule.
Dawn
I already had my turn on the post earlier in the day but wanted to answer this part of your question (hope that's OK Sheri!)...
If you are pressed for time, try doing a 2 minute burst of cardio in between your weight exercises. You can do jumping jacks, jump rope, hop onto a piece of cardio equipment (if available) and do pretty high intensity for the 2 minutes. If you are doing that in between each of your strength training exercises you will find that your heart rate stays elevated for the duration of your workout.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
1. How do you keep your exercise routines from becoming boring?
2. What's your favorite health after-dinner snack? (Or mid-afternoon snack if you are one of those who can stay out of the kitchen after dinner.)
Bill
I keep exercise routines from becoming boring, by doing different things. I do Aquarobics, swim laps, walk, a "Latin Dance" workout tape, lift weights, pilates, yoga...I switch things around to not get bored.
I don't snack too much after dinner, because we eat a dinner late most of the time. For a salty snack, I really like hummous w/pita bread, tortillas, tortilla chips, or veggies. For a sweet snack, if I'm trying to keep it healthy, I usually stick to fruit, or yogurt w/granola or another type of cereal. Mostly, on sweet snacks though, I'll just eat a small portion of a real treat.
My questions are:
1. What kinds of whole grains have you incorporated into your diet?
2. How do you incorporate both strength training and cardio exercise into your exercise routine? I'm having trouble fitting both into my schedule.
Dawn
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Posts: 4334 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
1. What tips do you have for travelling this weekend?
I'm jumping in on this one before the roulette wheel moves again
Actually, I have to travel this weekend, too. Continuing educations seminars (Zzzzzzzzz).
I'm going to pack apples, KD's Crunchy Granola, and my flavored seltzer water. I'm at the mercy of the banquet food that's being served. Hopefully, it's chicken with some sort of vegetable. I'll just have to make the best of it. Again, extra apples and granola in case there's a limited selection.
2. What are some ideas for low sugar and low carb meals?
I always go for stir-fries here. Chicken or shrimp (sometimes beef), usually you only need about 3 or 4 ounces per person, and lots of vegetables. I love broccoli (splg?), zuchinni, red pepper, snow peas, green onion, mushrooms (any kind), water chestnuts, summer squash. Just about any veggie will do. For sauce, just a little bit of chicken broth (or beef if appropriate), a dash or two of soy, maybe some rice vinegar. If I overdo it on the liquids, I usually use a thickener like corn starch. (Make a slurry before adding to the stir-fry.)
To the next "victim"--LOL:
1. How do you keep your exercise routines from becoming boring?
2. What's your favorite health after-dinner snack? (Or mid-afternoon snack if you are one of those who can stay out of the kitchen after dinner.)
What is your favorite healthy dish to make for the freezer? I would say soups are great. You can make a HUGE batch of chili or soup of your liking and always have it on hand.
2. I'm going to repeat Sheri's question because I need some more suggestions too....What exercise tape/DVD would you recommend?[/quote] I really have always liked Rodney Yee's beginning Yoga. It allows you to do Yoga at home and after you are done you can crawl right into bed.
My questions: 1. What tips do you have for travelling this weekend?
2. What are some ideas for low sugar and low carb meals?
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." Albert Einstein
Daily to do: Drink plenty of water & take vitamins
Posts: 1624 | Location: Georgia | Registered: March 24, 2004
1. What is your favorite veggie and how do you prepare it? Tomatoes are probably my favorite. I like them in salsas, grape tomatoes in salads, chopped up in a frittata, on sandwiches, tomato soup, tomato sauce...I eat them a lot 2. What is your favorite strength training exercise? I don't do a lot of strength training but I do like the exercise ball a lot.
My questions: 1. What is your favorite healthy dish to make for the freezer? 2. I'm going to repeat Sheri's question because I need some more suggestions too....What exercise tape/DVD would you recommend?
I need some good veggies ideas for my kids (ok me too). What I like - my kids don't. So - some kid-lovin veggie ideas
Anything that they can dip in ketchup, hummus or other sauce they like. Carrot sticks, zucchini sticks, brocolli, cauliflower, etc...My dd prefers them blanched so they aren't so hard.
You can also puree eggplant into tomato sauce to get extra veggies for the family.
Your favorite (couldn't excercise without) piece of equipment/clothing.
My "cool max" fabric workout tops. I LOVE that they don't get all yucky wet when I'm sweating up a storm.
OK, my questions: 1. What is your favorite veggie and how do you prepare it?
2. What is your favorite strength training exercise?
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
I love zucchini - have mulitudes of recipes... the best way I like it is to marinate it (briefly) with balsamic vinegar, EVOO, salt/pepper, and any herbs then toss it on the grill. Remember it doesn't look like it is cooking but the minute you take it off - it gets soft. So I grill it a pretty high temp
2. the excercise tape I have it by Susan Pouder (ok spelling it all wrong) the crazy lady with the very butch hair do - very blonde...big about 10 yrs ago. Probably can't even find it anymore. So I am not much help here. I love it though ok I will post my questions in 1 sec
