Exercise Routine Options

[Spectatrix]

Mmm, delicious weight training. I was pushing myself pretty hard today and saw some more increases.

Leg press: 200
Leg extension: 90
Leg curl: 70 (no change)
Hip abductor/addutor: both 160
Abs: 130 (whoops, lower than last time)
Glutes: 130-ish. Probably could've gone higher, but I cut out early because the pad was pressing into my stomach and I was too full from dinner to handle it.

This post has been edited by Spectatrix: Sep 15 2008, 09:10 PM

[Mommy]

Why are you doing weight training, Christine? All that muscle is just going to bulk you up, isn't it? I mean, the only weight training I might do is triceps and biceps but only because my arms look really out of shape for some reason.

Also, I started doing cardio and ab exercises today. I'm little still, but my hips are too big to fit into my old clothes, and my abs aren't tight like I want them. Hopefully I see some results soon. Basically, I start out with some stretching, I do some fast jump roping for a while, I do crunches and some other ab workouts, then I stretch again. Nothing crazy. I just want my body back before I get too busy. I might start teaching full time anytime between now and December.

[Seeker]

Why are you doing weight training, Christine? All that muscle is just going to bulk you up, isn't it? I mean, the only weight training I might do is triceps and biceps but only because my arms look really out of shape for some reason.

Also, I started doing cardio and ab exercises today. I'm little still, but my hips are too big to fit into my old clothes, and my abs aren't tight like I want them. Hopefully I see some results soon. Basically, I start out with some stretching, I do some fast jump roping for a while, I do crunches and some other ab workouts, then I stretch again. Nothing crazy. I just want my body back before I get too busy. I might start teaching full time anytime between now and December.

i thought you got all your exercise by putting diapers on and off

[Mommy]

i thought you got all your exercise by putting diapers on and off

I don't need to exercise. I just want a pretty tight tummy. It's small, but I want it tight. I seriously there is anything I can do about my hips. They are just wider now, and it sucks.

[Seeker]

I don't need to exercise. I just want a pretty tight tummy. It's small, but I want it tight. I seriously there is anything I can do about my hips. They are just wider now, and it sucks.

guys like hips

[impala454]

why the hell do girls tend to think that weight training will turn them into friggin he-man someone drum this stupid notion out of the female population please.

[Spectatrix]

Why are you doing weight training, Christine? All that muscle is just going to bulk you up, isn't it? I mean, the only weight training I might do is triceps and biceps but only because my arms look really out of shape for some reason.

To gain stength, duh. Plus cardio bores me. I'll go through phases where I do a lot of cardio, but I stick to a routine more if I'm doing mostly strength training as opposed to forcing myself to do cardio. I know I'm never going to be some size-zero super model, so it's a huge ego boost to see myself successfully doing heavier weights than even a lot of the guys.

It's rare for strength training to bulk women up -- we simply don't have the testosterone for it. A woman strength training will get excellent muscle tone and improved strength and endurance, but rarely will "bulk up" in the typical body-builder sense, unless they have weird body chemistry or are taking supplements/drugs that promote that.

[Spectatrix]

why the hell do girls tend to think that weight training will turn them into friggin he-man someone drum this stupid notion out of the female population please.

I'm cool with them having that misconception. More weights for me!

[Spectatrix]

I don't need to exercise. I just want a pretty tight tummy. It's small, but I want it tight. I seriously there is anything I can do about my hips. They are just wider now, and it sucks.

That's pregnancy for you. Your hips will probably be permanently wider. The good news is, there probably won't be much change upon having a second kid (if you choose to some day).

[Mommy]

I want another kid already but decided to wait a year. heh

[Spectatrix]

Just a year? No offense meant, but shouldn't you get really secure financially before planning for another? I mean, it sounds like you're doing ok, just not stellar, but kids are freakin' expensive. Again, no offense meant... I could be totally off-base here.

[woody]

I want another kid already but decided to wait a year. heh

a true el pasoan

[Mommy]

Just a year? No offense meant, but shouldn't you get really secure financially before planning for another? I mean, it sounds like you're doing ok, just not stellar, but kids are freakin' expensive. Again, no offense meant... I could be totally off-base here.

Just because I'm not working doesn't mean we aren't financially set. We make a good amount. Plus, I'll be teaching soon and bringing in a good amount. We don't have to pay a dime for health care so it's not an issue. I would rather have my kids close together so they have each other. We are a military family now so we will move around a lot. I want my kids to at least have each other. No offense, but I don't know where you get off thinking we aren't financially stable enough for children. That's just not the case at all. Is it because I post things about coupons and not having cable tv (which we now have here in Georgia)? We have the money for stuff. I just don't like wasting money on crap. We have a gorgeous, brand new apartment, brand new furniture, brand new cookware and dinnerware. Believe me, we have the money to support a growing family.... AND.... now it's time for my workout.

[Spectatrix]

Mainly from your comments about the prices of diapers, formula, rent, commuting.... you've posted a lot of stuff that made it sound like you might be stretched a little thin. That's all. Like I said, I knew that I didn't know the whole story.

[Mommy]

Mainly from your comments about the prices of diapers, formula, rent, commuting.... you've posted a lot of stuff that made it sound like you might be stretched a little thin. That's all. Like I said, I knew that I didn't know the whole story.

i dont recall bitching about rent other than saying i found it odd that rent was cheaper in austin than in san marcos