tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post2155110324454264562..comments2023-11-05T05:56:59.725-05:00Comments on Mrs. Furious ... Recipes, Rants & Reality: Mrs F talks CardioMrs Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-45001311441281029062008-01-17T22:35:00.000-05:002008-01-17T22:35:00.000-05:00Mrs. F and Amy, thanks so much for the awesome inf...Mrs. F and Amy, thanks so much for the awesome information, you know my husband is completely in favor of me getting a used one and Amy the price you quoted is a lot better. In the past, when I worked out, I started out walking and then built up some endurance...enough to start running at intervals. I am not sure I want to go there again, but definitely walking, I'll look into all avenues, its time, so thanks girls!!!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206946600984174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-2345307368119975922008-01-17T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-17T21:40:00.000-05:00kiki: if you're thinking of buying a treadmill, i ...kiki: if you're thinking of buying a treadmill, i recommend you check consumer reports. i did that and learned a lot about them. there are certain types that are ONLY good for walkers. i bought mine, which is a Horizon T51 a couple of years ago at a place called Play It Again Sports. It's a place that sells used sports equipment although mind was brand new. I got it for about $700. I'm a runner so I needed one that wouldn't fall apart if I actually ran vs. just walking. I thought it was a good price and I know you can look around on the internet and get comparable prices. if you just plan to walk, places like Sears, furniture stores, Target etc. will have good models that are suitable. good luck!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167781724086312806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-66578279463341273812008-01-17T11:43:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:43:00.000-05:00I use the incline on the treadmill to build muscle...I use the incline on the treadmill to build muscles for running purposes, but what you're saying makes total sense. Very interesting!soapbox girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909388814943298370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-66289735252310792012008-01-17T11:29:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:29:00.000-05:00Julie,Yay! Good Job :)Ice cream shmice creamKiki,...Julie,<BR/>Yay! Good Job :)<BR/>Ice cream shmice cream<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kiki,<BR/>we have a nordic track one from Sears. We got ours on sale a couple years ago I have no idea how much it was maybe about what you said or a little cheaper...<BR/>when I get a chance I'll look up the model # and put it on your blog!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-86312248465454117102008-01-17T11:05:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:05:00.000-05:00Julie & Kiki,I'll be back!Julie & Kiki,<BR/>I'll be back!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-45150935719408795692008-01-17T00:20:00.000-05:002008-01-17T00:20:00.000-05:00If I didn't believe you (which I do) just seeing t...If I didn't believe you (which I do) just seeing the pics is enough proof...feel like revealing what kind of treadmill you have? I am shopping and so far the only one that I have found that seems decent is $949! Not exactly in the budget, but I'll swing just to get my heiney in shape.<BR/><BR/>On the side whoever is going to Kate's Papiere is toying with my emotions, its like one of my favorite shops in NY. That and Pearl Paint, okay and the Enchanted Forest toystore...oh the list goes on and on!!!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206946600984174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-64411547973395083872008-01-17T00:14:00.000-05:002008-01-17T00:14:00.000-05:00So that means Julie can't buy our house--sorry :-)...<I>So that means Julie can't buy our house--sorry :-)</I><BR/><BR/>Angie, I guess I should take my house off the market then:) <BR/><BR/>Glad for Mrs F that you are staying though!<BR/><BR/>Cardio-wise, I did the treadmill thing with the incline every 1.5 minutes and it is very do-able. I was actually listening to an NPR This American Life for the hour which made it really easy. I have decided that just because I can't get to Jazzercise everyday should not mean I just don't work out at all that day. Previously, if I could only get to a class 2 times that week, that is all I would do for exercise. Not so good when you are trying to lose weight as well as tone, be healthy and all that. <BR/><BR/>I owe it all to you, Mrs F, and this great group...listening to you all is what encouraged me to kick it up.<BR/><BR/>It should be noted that I am eating a bowl of ice cream while I write this.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244649713390780027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-31361423938065665072008-01-16T22:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:59:00.000-05:00Hey Amy,Okay you might be more fit now than I was ...Hey Amy,<BR/>Okay you might be more fit now than I was when I started so you might need to play around with the numbers until you find the right pace. But I started at 3.0 mph (which is what I still do) and I was alternating the incline every 1/12th mile (about 1.5 min). I don't really do a warm up I just start my first interval at 0% incline then I'd do 3% for 1.5 min and then 6% for 1.5 min and then back to 3% for 1.5 min and then 0%... repeat. Now I just do 0% for 1.5 min and then 8% for 1.5 min repeat. When I was first starting 6% at 3.) mph felt like a workout. Now I can go higher so I do. If I have less time I go up to 12% for 1.5 min but take a longer 3 min interval at 0% since I need more of a rest from that high of an incline. <BR/>I think the real key is to pick a slower pace that allows you to do a higher incline. Then alternate what you feel is the maximum incline you can do for 1.5 minutes with a rest at a low to no incline for the next interval. I'm about to up my speed to 3.2 but I've been doing it at 3.0 for 6 months. Don't fix what ain't broke you know?Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-7461053720518326942008-01-16T22:00:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:00:00.000-05:00Since the other day when you said that the key to ...Since the other day when you said that the key to weight loss was your 60 minute cardio work-outs, I've been trying them. I've not quite gotten to 60 minutes because of needing to get home for the babysitter, but I am close. Burning about 400 calories each workout. But I'm glad you gave more specifics about what you're doing. I have a treadmill here at the house and I know I could get the 60 minutes if I'm at home. So I'm going to give it a few weeks and see how it goes. What I'm really interested in though is what you were doing when you first started the 60 minute sessions. I'm short like you with a similar body-type to what you started.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167781724086312806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-4189175252623378782008-01-16T20:57:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:57:00.000-05:00Emmy,thanks :)Emmy,<BR/>thanks :)Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-89546449253809202842008-01-16T20:45:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:45:00.000-05:00DUDE! You are such a badass and you never fail to ...DUDE! You are such a badass and you never fail to make me laugh.I am on board as soon as I can get my fricken treadmill fixed:{ You look great, and you deserve it because you have worked hard to get there!emmyjwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081167445269878399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-15594429035559706482008-01-16T17:30:00.000-05:002008-01-16T17:30:00.000-05:00Preppy Mama,I work out at night after dinner once ...Preppy Mama,<BR/>I work out at night after dinner once Mr F is home. I would love to do it in the day but Baby doesn't nap consistently and Kid isn't in school everyday. I think find the time that you will have available everyday for consistency sake. <BR/>I will say I sleep much better after working out then I do otherwise.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Eurydice,<BR/>No my treadmill doesn't do that automatically I do it myself. It does have different programs but none of them are exactly what I want.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-35647294272427610182008-01-16T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:59:00.000-05:00thanks for posting this - i've always wondered abo...thanks for posting this - i've always wondered about the interval training. very informative and easy to understand now. <BR/><BR/>i think i'll try it out - although i can't give up running now that i've worked so hard. if only i had a tv or something in front of the treadmill. <BR/><BR/>now, does your treadmill automatically switch the heights for you, or do you have to push buttons every 1.5 minutes?eurydicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715483493820879512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-13077245605302224052008-01-16T15:15:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:15:00.000-05:00I have a question about the time of day you work o...I have a question about the time of day you work out. Is it better to work out in the morning vs the evening.<BR/>What is your allotted time?Preppy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376529270725759004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-68684412881010149812008-01-16T15:11:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:11:00.000-05:00Ok, forget Oprah, I'm taking the Mrs. F challenge!...Ok, forget Oprah, I'm taking the Mrs. F challenge!!<BR/>I am starting today!<BR/>I'll keep you posted.Preppy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376529270725759004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-33329098221296531432008-01-16T13:34:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:34:00.000-05:00Eat Like A Caveman,Oh good. Be sure to let me kno...Eat Like A Caveman,<BR/>Oh good. Be sure to let me know how it works out!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-78776746398352227002008-01-16T13:14:00.001-05:002008-01-16T13:14:00.001-05:00Waaay off-topic there, I guess. Sorry.Waaay off-topic there, I guess. Sorry.Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-46795371180399691622008-01-16T13:14:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:14:00.000-05:00claudia calhoun is out of business!That's unfortun...<I>claudia calhoun is out of business!</I><BR/><BR/>That's unfortunate, but I'm not surprised. They were ridiculously expensive. At the time there weren't many options for the level of design/style we wanted. That has changed, and there are many more options for people to get great looking, creative stuff.<BR/><BR/>I just hope it doesn't foretell the extinction of letterpress printing. Which is truly wonderful, and can never be replaced by technology.Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-79283010210605961142008-01-16T13:11:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:11:00.000-05:00sounds like a great workout! i'm SO trying it! tha...sounds like a great workout! i'm SO trying it! thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064725668678763597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-81319688831574947442008-01-16T13:01:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:01:00.000-05:00Alexis,that makes me sad. They had great stuff. ...Alexis,<BR/>that makes me sad. They had great stuff. Well I'm really glad Mr F reprinted those invites for us now!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-29784796347074898462008-01-16T12:34:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:34:00.000-05:00Mrs. F, now that we are back on the trying route, ...Mrs. F, now that we are back on the trying route, i am going to have to do more walking. I am definitely going to try this. That is, once my horrendous back pain goes away. Today is the first day i could turn my head more than 5 degrees.<BR/><BR/>Totally unrelated, you are stuck with us for neighbors. We declined the Atlanta jobs and are not going to pursue the Penn job. Tony starts his new (way better paying) job Feb 11th. So that means Julie can't buy our house--sorry :-)angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311551099965928885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-59850954687243013802008-01-16T12:16:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:16:00.000-05:00went to kate's paperie.claudia calhoun is out of b...went to kate's paperie.<BR/>claudia calhoun is out of business!<BR/>your wed invites are one of a kind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-88068299549046095562008-01-16T12:04:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:04:00.000-05:00Shirls,I love to get some technical back up!And go...Shirls,<BR/>I love to get some technical back up!<BR/><BR/>And good to note about the steady incline.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-15906915819208985782008-01-16T11:30:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:30:00.000-05:00I agree, I always say the best part of running is ...I agree, I always say the best part of running is stopping, love those endorphins! I know your familiar with Denise (Fitness Fix) and she says inclines are great too, and she knows, I mean KNOWS, but you have to be careful not to walk a steady incline the entire time, so those intervals are brilliant!<BR/><BR/>btw - walking a steady incline for long periods (as in your whole workout) shortens your hip flexors and cause nasty things like scatic, long term that is.. not good and not good for office workers who sit, as their hip flexors tend to get tight naturally anyway which = brilliant hill intervals :0)Shirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994163338238494346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-47131212862430275352008-01-16T11:26:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:26:00.000-05:00Thanks Mrs. F-We must have some psychic diet conne...Thanks Mrs. F-<BR/>We must have some psychic diet connection! :)<BR/><BR/>We'll see about this weeks weight loss. I did a post about my experience so far.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304327181811443927noreply@blogger.com