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[bowjunkie]

Interesting thread , what motivates me the Doc for one , and the fact that I'm single and looking hehe ,
and now I do get to start exercising light duty ..

[Mermaid Lady]

I like to Bicycle ride, and to Dance (Swing, WestCoast, Lindy, you name it).

[Mermaid Lady]

I have been eating less as I have become more fit. Not so much from intentionally cutting back. Just not as hungry or as interested in eating.

I have noticed the same thing as I became fit...

[uwfan]

I like to Bicycle ride, and to Dance (Swing, WestCoast, Lindy, you name it).

It definitely looks like you get exercise and have FUN!

As for me--
I really think I should take a dance class... after my sad performance in Cozumel, with a VERY KIND dance partner attempting to teach me to two step... I had a good laugh, but I'm not sure THAT kind of dance could be considered exercise!

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

It definitely looks like you get exercise and have FUN!

As for me--
I really think I should take a dance class... after my sad performance in Cozumel, with a VERY KIND dance partner attempting to teach me to two step... I had a good laugh, but I'm not sure THAT kind of dance could be considered exercise!

I don't know, Heidi.....I've seen (but cannot do myself) some pretty fancy two-stepping that must take some energy! Stay on the dance floor all night, and you're bound to use up some calories!

[uwfan]

Oh I'm sure that REAL two stepping takes some exercise... but my stepping on my dance partner's feet -- he probably got more exercise than me avoiding my clumsy feet! LOL!

[Houston Squid]

I CrossFit. I started in November and I haven't looked back. If you haven't ever heard of CF -- you need to. It is the most amazing, challenging, dynamic form of physical fitness I have heard tried or heard of for that matter.

Here's a couple of Videos to give you a better explanation.

CrossFit Cleveland Explains "What is CrossFit?"

A Generic "What is CrossFit" Video

After watching the videos, don't give me that "It's too tough for me" line. My 64-year-old mother starts January 4th.

Here are a few "clickable" pics of me learning how to stuff the "bud of pain" into the bong of fitness.

Just remember if my mother can do it, and a guy like me with "Olive Oyl" sized arms can do it -- you can too!

Edited by Houston Squid, 26 December 2009 - 02:01 PM.

[Mermaid Lady]

It definitely looks like you get exercise and have FUN!

As for me--
I really think I should take a dance class... after my sad performance in Cozumel, with a VERY KIND dance partner attempting to teach me to two step... I had a good laugh, but I'm not sure THAT kind of dance could be considered exercise!

I don't know, Heidi.....I've seen (but cannot do myself) some pretty fancy two-stepping that must take some energy! Stay on the dance floor all night, and you're bound to use up some calories!

Come to Houston on Thursday nights for Luther and The Healers @ The Big Easy You will burn calories.

[uwfan]

It definitely looks like you get exercise and have FUN!

As for me--
I really think I should take a dance class... after my sad performance in Cozumel, with a VERY KIND dance partner attempting to teach me to two step... I had a good laugh, but I'm not sure THAT kind of dance could be considered exercise!

I don't know, Heidi.....I've seen (but cannot do myself) some pretty fancy two-stepping that must take some energy! Stay on the dance floor all night, and you're bound to use up some calories!

Come to Houston on Thursday nights for Luther and The Healers @ The Big Easy You will burn calories.

Dang, knew I missed something when I lived in Houston! I just might have to make a special trip one of these days.

[Bubble2Bubble]

What do you do to keep in shape?

I stay away from those $1 menu's and eat at home instead.

My Routine
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late Night

Most of the time I just do alot of walking and watch the Biggest Loser's on TV.

Bubski

[BeachJunkie]

Thats a nice crossfit gym Squid! The one I was going to was a hole in the wall where everyone just kind of did their own thing. Looks like everyone there is doing the WOD and pushing each other. Good stuff. I gave up on the crossfit thing after the army and went to MMA. Quit smoking, gained a bunch of weight and broke my nose and two toes. I think I might have to go back to the crossfit thing. But maybe I just need to get re-adjusted to the civilian thing and I'll be alright. It was easier to stay in shape when I was in the Army. Every year I'd get sent to the desert to sweat it out and eat 1 meal a day. Now I've got steak and mcdonalds. Much harder!

[Houston Squid]

BeachJunkie:

Yes, the people at this gym are great. I love the husband/wife owners. They motivate and creative.

The gym itself is typical CrossFit, very minimalist. With things like our 200m run is "run to the palm tree and back." There is a whole "gritty" back-to-basics feel about the place. Not like the IKEA slick gyms where everyone brags they have a TV in front of them while they work out. We are in a grungie urban area of Houston, so you feel like you are really going there to get fit.

I like the cockiness and the unit pride you get there, with sayings like "your workout is our warmup."

I don't want to scare anyone away, the cool thing about the program is it's all "scalable." No matter your fitness, or injuries, they can work around that and get you healed or up to speed.

There's no dressing up, or having a "look" there. The bathroom has a sign, "If your going to throw up, do it outside." Who can't love a gym with a sign like that?

Thats a nice crossfit gym Squid! The one I was going to was a hole in the wall where everyone just kind of did their own thing. Looks like everyone there is doing the WOD and pushing each other.

Edited by Houston Squid, 03 January 2010 - 08:59 AM.