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stoney321Operation: Oh Shit, My Thighs Are Going To Be On A Movie Screen (the field manuals are awkward to carry, true) is finally yielding some results. For my own posterity, I'm putting my regime under the cut. Is potentially WAY TOO BORING to be read by anyone other than myself.
Have lost 5 pounds in two weeks, but more importantly: have lost two inches on EACH THIGH in two weeks. They're not perfect, they're not completely gushy/jiggle-free, but they're a far sight better than when I started. I have 10 more days until shooting starts.
...it's also helping that I have FINALLY gotten rid of my shorts tan line, acquired from last year's 3 Day and... never rid of since my bathing suit of choice is a bikini top and board shorts. Fish belly white upper thighs - every flaw magnified.
Also, if I slip and eat something not on my list of Good For Me foods (no dessert, no chips, nothing fried, nothing from a box, no sauces) I drink 32 oz. of water with lemon, loads of lemon. Holy water retention gone, bat man.
Today is grocery shopping day, which I love more than almost anything else, which is another reason why I'm very strange. (All the options! The fresh fruits and veggies! Meal options and planning! /DORK.) I'm also planning on spreading a half-ton of compost in the front garden, so that'll replace my walk today. o_0
IT IS FRIDAY!!! Whoo hoo, weekend! We have a pool party we're going to on Saturday, (our neighbors) and the hostess told me she was going to make frozen margaritas with rum. (She's from Canada) After I stopped gagging internally (I'm southern and have manners), I donated the tequila necessary to keep people from throwing up. I'm educating the public, one drink at a time. (Oh: Milagro tequila, natch, but Anejo instead of Silver. It's better for frozen 'ritas. Silver is good for on the rocks.) Alright, y'all! Drink one for me!
- Have done away with the "no food four hours before bedtime" mindset and eat small amounts of "good for me" foods every four hours to keep my metabolism firing. (various melons, low fat meats no more than 4 oz. in a serving, whole grain breads, cucumber slices, tomatoes, red bell peppers are always on hand ready to snack on, kidney beans, barley instead of brown rice, fruit and yogurt smoothies for breakfast or Kashi with non-fat milk, *cries* ONE alcoholic beverage PER WEEK *cries*)
- run on the elliptical treadmill for 30 minutes every day, without fail
- 5 times a week (in addition to treadmill) power walk 5-7 miles, keeping my 10-11 minute mile pace
- leg lifts, 100 each side
- pelvic thrusts with calves/feet resting on big ball
- "thigh master" squeezing with small ball for ten minutes a day
- lunges, even though it's killing my knees, 25 each side - need to try the sideways up the stairs and test the ol' leg-benders for pain
Have lost 5 pounds in two weeks, but more importantly: have lost two inches on EACH THIGH in two weeks. They're not perfect, they're not completely gushy/jiggle-free, but they're a far sight better than when I started. I have 10 more days until shooting starts.
...it's also helping that I have FINALLY gotten rid of my shorts tan line, acquired from last year's 3 Day and... never rid of since my bathing suit of choice is a bikini top and board shorts. Fish belly white upper thighs - every flaw magnified.
Also, if I slip and eat something not on my list of Good For Me foods (no dessert, no chips, nothing fried, nothing from a box, no sauces) I drink 32 oz. of water with lemon, loads of lemon. Holy water retention gone, bat man.
Today is grocery shopping day, which I love more than almost anything else, which is another reason why I'm very strange. (All the options! The fresh fruits and veggies! Meal options and planning! /DORK.) I'm also planning on spreading a half-ton of compost in the front garden, so that'll replace my walk today. o_0
IT IS FRIDAY!!! Whoo hoo, weekend! We have a pool party we're going to on Saturday, (our neighbors) and the hostess told me she was going to make frozen margaritas with rum. (She's from Canada) After I stopped gagging internally (I'm southern and have manners), I donated the tequila necessary to keep people from throwing up. I'm educating the public, one drink at a time. (Oh: Milagro tequila, natch, but Anejo instead of Silver. It's better for frozen 'ritas. Silver is good for on the rocks.) Alright, y'all! Drink one for me!
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:08 pm (UTC)Good news on the car front: (a) unless they have to order parts, the fix shouldn't be expensive (I had images of the shop destroying my car door in order to fix the window); and (b) I think I'm going to be able to swap cars with a friend this weekend. She's going out of town and doesn't need her car so I'm going to leave mine in her garage (in case it rains) and borrow her car. So perhaps this Friday isn't going to be such a craptastic one after all. WHOO-HOO.
\O/
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:12 pm (UTC)I'm blown away by your thigh regimen. Way to go. I won't be trying for that, but next week (after I finish this last book of the summer) I'm going back to the Y and actually checking out the gym. I've only been using the pool and it's a separate building so I don't even know what they've got up there. I'm hoping they have ellipticals though, because it's so much easier on my knees. I can't believe you're doing the lunges. I put in one of my DVD workouts the other day and only made it halfway through before my left quad was really bothering me. I don't know what I did to it, all I've done lately is walk the dog. But I stopped at the pain and did some gentle stretching and I feel better now. I need to get my butt in gear though, I feel like such a slacker lately.
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:15 pm (UTC)It should be fairly simple for them to fix your window. I had that happen to my old Honda - the door panel should just pop off, they set the window on the track, lower it to the correct height, put the door on and Bob's your uncle. :D
I'm glad the day is looking up! I was going to write you a note, excusing you from it, if it didn't get better. :D
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:19 pm (UTC)Oh my god, I don't care how much room it takes, I LOVE my elliptical. The only thing I wish was different was the ability to lenghten the stride. I have a long stride, so I feel stunted on my Nordictrack. The ones at my old gym had that feature and I'd go for an hour without noticing. <3
I really shouldn't be doing the lunges (my knee pain is under the knee cap and where my tibia/fibia hits the joint) but it pulls the skin on your knee up so nicely... I also dug out my resistance bands. I should to the stretches with those and quit the lunges. (I'm just seriously freaked out at my thighs - the THICK HIGH PART - being on screen for anyone to see.
And you know, you just kicked butt in a TRIATHALON. It's normal to feel lethargic after doing something so major. I hope the gym turns out to be awesome. (My fave machine is the one where you strap your legs in stirrup like things and press out, or switch it to wide setting and press in. Mmmmm, thigh workouts.)
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:40 pm (UTC)And yeah, I just did a Tri, but I'm so unenthused right now and it makes me feel stupid specifically because I just did a tri. I'm trying though. *g*
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:43 pm (UTC)The gym is a great idea - especially if you can set a specific time to workout. It's all there just waiting for you to climb on. *hugs*
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Date: 2007-08-24 03:54 pm (UTC)How does one walk at 6 mph? I can barely run at 5 mph!
(studiously taking notes on exercisory thigh-scultping)
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Date: 2007-08-24 04:12 pm (UTC)And the crazy thing was how fast I thought I was walking and was getting passed like crazy during the 3Day 60 mile walkathon! And to be fair, I'm walking about 5.5mph on average. :D
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Date: 2007-08-24 04:20 pm (UTC)Any exercise that causes bad pain is a *bad exercise*. Stop.
Otherwise - go you, you Iron Woman, you!
:)
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:11 pm (UTC)Heee! THANK YOU, MOM! <3 <3 <3
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:13 pm (UTC)I hope you have a good weekend, too!! *squish*
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:17 pm (UTC)"And we clean the floors and we shampoo our hair so we don't notice we believe in fucking necromancer stone translating horses in pre-Columbian voooooooooooo doo!" <-- how the song should really go.
I like tequila. I LIKE IT A LOT. Mmmmm. And NICE on the Deva hotness. You should leave a giant dildo and lube out and see if he's game. *sweet smile* I'm glad Robin thinks I'm awesome. It's because I AM.
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:18 pm (UTC)It doesn't change my opinion of LJ one whit, but it is VERY GOOD to know they deemed it against TOS and finally asked the OP to remove it.
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:23 pm (UTC)I am planning to strap on a pedometer in the near future. I was planning on whopping up if I was waliking between 3-4 miles an hour. Now I feel like a complete slacker.
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:25 pm (UTC)Ounce of prevention, all that.
:)
Now, go clean your room.
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:41 pm (UTC)And don't get discouraged - I worked long and hard to get fast. It didn't happen over night. (Plus, that song that Faith and Buffy dance to - on your CD mix? That's the song I use to set my walking pace! *g*)
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:43 pm (UTC)And I'm def. of the mindset that pain = damaging yourself. Just...
My thighs. They're going to be on a MOVIE SCREEN. (The hip and inner thigh, Tabaqui!!!)
*flosses between meals*
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Date: 2007-08-24 06:56 pm (UTC)They must have *already* liked your thighs or they wouldn't have asked you to bare them! And besides - *real women have floppy thighs*!!!!
*makes thighs jiggle*
*beams at you*
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Date: 2007-08-24 07:21 pm (UTC)I didn't show them my thighs when I auditioned!!! LOL!
And yes - I don't like those stick-figure thigh'd women. Man's (or lady's) gotta have SOMETHING to hold onto! ;)
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Date: 2007-08-24 07:49 pm (UTC)*twirls you*
Yes, i like a little something to hold onto - a little cushion. There is nothing sexy about bonking bones together.
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Date: 2007-08-24 08:19 pm (UTC)Also, just in case you were unclear about this, you're totally welcome to come hang out on set the day we shoot with NB. I would never deprive you of such nerdly fulfillment. Although, I have to tell you, we're all starting to worry that he might be a dick. Barak's been trying to get in touch with him for three days now and he's not returning any calls or e-mails. I REALLY hope he isn't.
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Date: 2007-08-24 08:55 pm (UTC)One alcoholic drink A WEEK? I would so fail, though the inches lost are an inspiration. I need to up the exercise regime, though I'm not ever letting anyone photograph or film my thighs. Ever.
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Date: 2007-08-24 09:33 pm (UTC)So you know, I was SO COMFORTABLE with you on Tues., and you gave off a very professional air - full of confidence and know-how.
I've heard that NB is really nice on set, but then, I've not actually worked with him, so... I hope he doesn't disappoint. Isn't he at some kind of thing for that other movie he's making with Sid Haig, or has that wrapped up? Gah, I hope y'all get in touch with him.
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Date: 2007-08-24 09:36 pm (UTC)I'm taking one for the team, so I expect y'all to pony up to the bar and drink a few for me, okay? I've got until the 9th of September to be so strict and then it's HOG WILD.
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Date: 2007-08-25 01:15 am (UTC)I'm pretty sure Wittenberg (the Sid Haig project) is still in pre-production and doesn't actually start shooting until the middle of September, but I could be wrong. If that is the case, well then hell, I totally understand that. I'd ignore Barak too if I was working with Sid Haig. Barak did send a message to his manager asking what was going on, so we shall see.
Oh, and btway, Beth told me that you were a little nervous because we weren't really giving you any notes during rehearsal. Just so you know, that's because you're KICKING ASS. Barak and I are extremely pleased with what you're doing, ya little scene stealer, you. See you Sunday!
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Date: 2007-08-25 03:16 am (UTC)God in heaven I need to stop ytpoCRAP typoing.
I got a job t Starbucks! Next on the list, bartending and stripping. And then I will be totally antithesis of Mormon. Since I am also monogamouos. Badum ching.
okay what. going to bed. I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE.
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Date: 2007-08-25 12:51 pm (UTC)Sunday is still 4-7, yes? If not let me know, otherwise, I'll see you then.
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Date: 2007-08-25 01:15 pm (UTC)Yay for Starbucks and stripping! You should strip AT Starbucks. Maybe make a porno call Starfucks. (Too obvious?)
:D DO YOU NEED ASPIRIN AND A COLD COMPRESS?! *kisses your fevered brow*
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Date: 2007-08-30 01:52 pm (UTC)Your regimine is awe inspiring. I'm glad to see that you've taken the lunges out since they're so hard on your knees. Have you tried boot strappers? They work that area that's approximately two inches above the knee and while it *does* put some stress on the area, you may find it works for you.
Squat down so that you are on your toes and put your hands on the floor in front of you. Shift so that your hands are supporting 50% of your weight and straighten your legs. Bend and straighten legs until they are weak and wobbly. You will seriously feel this!
I hope that the explanation makes sense and that your knees will allow the exercise.
I want to see pictures of your legs!!!
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Date: 2007-08-30 02:20 pm (UTC)You know, one thing I wish I could do because HOLY SHIT, it works your hips and ass: walk up stairs sideways, alternating crossing in front and behind. Face left, go up, then walk down the same direction. Turn and face right and repeat. Duuuuuuude.
Heh, eventually you will be seeing pics of my legs! *quibbles* Jeez, Brandi, I'm constantly squatting and stroking my thighs while in heels in this movie, HA!! (I asked if I could have bear paw tracks "tattooed" on my inner thighs. Heeeeeee!) <-- I'm still waiting to hear.
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Date: 2007-08-30 02:29 pm (UTC)I've worked legs *hard* this week.
I can't WAIT to see this film.
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Date: 2007-08-30 02:38 pm (UTC)The stairs/sideways lunge is from that Bravo show WorkOut? Amidst all the draaaaama on that show, she'll feature an exercise that is usually top notch. There's a sit up where you spread your legs in a V on a wall, your ass up against the wall. Grab a broomstick, throw your arms up over your head while holding it, so your arms are on the floor, straightened out. Then sit up and touch your knees.
Jeeeeeeeeeez. I'm getting a mid-abdomen line of definition now, however. :D I'm at a 4 pack. Hopefully getting to a 6 pack one day...
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Date: 2007-08-30 06:10 pm (UTC)