The Health and Fitness Thread

[SuzeQuze]

Hi guys. I know a lot of us are trying to lose weight and/or tone up so I thought I'd start this thread to maybe help motivate us. Right now my neck is killing me, is that a good enough excuse to skip the gym? Also, I'm so lethargic because it's frikkin hot here today. No, I'm not even kidding! It's like a summer day. They don't have the AC working right though so it is hard to concentrate being so hot.

Anyway, how's everybody doing with their bods? :D

[DrummerDeanna]

Well Saturday I finally kicked myself in the ass - got into some gym clothes and hit the gym full-force!!

I was SO excited when I got there (haven't been in two months) because they got some new ellipticals that are just like the ones I used back home -and they KICK ass - I get such an amazing workout- I mean sweat dripping great workout - the other cardio stuff there wasn't doing it for me....

Anyway - I have gone three days in a row - and I'm hurting :D My upper body was really sore yesterday - today I'm better - but I already feel much better :nod:

I am determined to not get too lumpy before my time...:D

[amber]

My calves are so sore, I can barely walk! But I walked to work, and I'm walking home, so hopefully the lactic acid buildup will be down enough so that I can jump rope again tomorrow. :) Update? - I'm still really muscly, with fat on top of it. :thumbsup: :rolleyes: Oh, and of course my shoulders and arms are a bit sore from jumping rope, as well.
Edit - oh, and did you know your feet bones and ankle bones can get really sore? Yep, it's true!

[WelshWitchPMD]

I am trying to watch the 'sweet' intake. :laugh: I had a low carb wrap at D'Angelo's today and it was not bad. I also tried the 100 calorie Wheat Thins and I like them. The 100 calorie Oreos are not that great but they are something to munch on at lunch.
I need to do something to get in better shape because I don't want to pass out in the desert while I am trying to get some photos. :eek: I am not going to join a gym but maybe I can do a bit of walking on my lunch.

[DrummerDeanna]

My calves are so sore, I can barely walk! But I walked to work, and I'm walking home, so hopefully the lactic acid buildup will be down enough so that I can jump rope again tomorrow. :) Update? - I'm still really muscly, with fat on top of it. :thumbsup: :rolleyes: Oh, and of course my shoulders and arms are a bit sore from jumping rope, as well.


That's my problem....after working out for almost two years straight - I was really muscly- so now that I've gained around 10-15 pounds - I'm still muscly - I just look more bulky...

AND I think my butt and legs look lumpy...people swear they don't but I'm afraid that they do :distress:

[SuzeQuze]

I took ibuprofen which took care of the neck pain so I will be going to the gym after all. Like right now. Sounds like you ladies are doing awesome. :thumbsup: And Deanna, it's not lumpy, it's "curvy".

Also, Amber, I've discovered this shaper that takes care of the tummy and rear and it's awesome. I got it at the drug store in the panty hose section. Not that comfy but waaay better than panty hose because the legs don't go down to your feet, I hate that. It's pretty doable. I wore it out last night to keep things from marching to their own beat, so to speak. This could be a solution for that dress with which you aren't fully happy with the fit.

[amber]

I took ibuprofen which took care of the neck pain so I will be going to the gym after all. Like right now. Sounds like you ladies are doing awesome. :thumbsup: And Deanna, it's not lumpy, it's "curvy".

Also, Amber, I've discovered this shaper that takes care of the tummy and rear and it's awesome. I got it at the drug store in the panty hose section. Not that comfy but waaay better than panty hose because the legs don't go down to your feet, I hate that. It's pretty doable. I wore it out last night to keep things from marching to their own beat, so to speak. This could be a solution for that dress with which you aren't fully happy with the fit.
THank you, Suze. But there is no way I'm wearing a shaper! hehehehe. All my other dresses look fine, so. And I even have worn the green dress out, and danced in it, and flirted with two boys at once, so, It's not that bad. But thank you, I'll keep the idea in my files. I'm actually fairly solid, so that helps. :) Ibuprofen, great idea. Congrats on your gymness. I doubt I'll lose much, if any, weight before Vegas, but swimming season is right after, so.

[SuzeQuze]

THank you, Suze. But there is no way I'm wearing a shaper! hehehehe. All my other dresses look fine, so. And I even have worn the green dress out, and danced in it, and flirted with two boys at once, so, It's not that bad. But thank you, I'll keep the idea in my files. I'm actually fairly solid, so that helps. :) Ibuprofen, great idea. Congrats on your gymness. I doubt I'll lose much, if any, weight before Vegas, but swimming season is right after, so.

I had a feeling, :laugh:. And I, um, what? I don't wear those things! Hehe. Kewl, I bet the dress looks good. My skirt last night looked good without it too but I'm so paranoid about people thinking I look fat. Damn that looks harsh in black and white.

[amber]

I had a feeling, :laugh:. And I, um, what? I don't wear those things! Hehe. Kewl, I bet the dress looks good. My skirt last night looked good without it too but I'm so paranoid about people thinking I look fat. Damn that looks harsh in black and white.
I'm sure it looked good. I try to minimize my fattitude, too, but there's only so much I can do. Which is basically try to wear flattering clothing. My least favorite thing is actually how my arms look. I used to love my arms, now i just like them, cause there is fat on them. :distress: Must.lose.arm.weight!

[DrummerDeanna]

I took ibuprofen which took care of the neck pain so I will be going to the gym after all. Like right now. Sounds like you ladies are doing awesome. :thumbsup: And Deanna, it's not lumpy, it's "curvy".



Well - there's a difference between curvy and lumpy :laugh: And sadly parts of me seem to be falling into that lumpy category :eek:

[xxxmx]

hmmm, maybe the ledge can be my source of motivation as well as entertainment? i'm completely frustrated right now. i live in florida now, having moved from new york. i used to walk everywhere, now i'm driving 100% of the time. i'm way too lazy to drive to the gym and walking around the block has already lost its appeal. oh, and i complain a lot... i eat really well, i don't count calories per se, but i am extremely aware of what i eat. what is the most fun exercise you guys get? i kayak frequently, makes me feel like i can crush the world in my mighty arms...

[David]

Hi guys. I know a lot of us are trying to lose weight and/or tone up so I thought I'd start this thread to maybe help motivate us. Right now my neck is killing me, is that a good enough excuse to skip the gym?Get to the gym & remember: instead of high reps with light weights, it's LOW reps with HEAVY weights.

Do two sets with weights so heavy that you hit failure after five to eight reps. Move on to another body part, & then come back to that part one more time.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- rest on Tuesday, Thursday & the weekend (or do your aerobics) -- & within four months, you will be a metabolic machine that burns whatever calories you throw into it.

Build your musculature, & you can say goodbye to all those stupid liquid diets & low-carb diets & all that other horsewash. (In general, just eat foods closer to their raw or natural state -- cut back on all the cans of **** & bags of crap & cannisters of crud you eat)

It's stupid to count your calories going in ... unless you're also aware of the calories going out. And with weight training, believe me, thousands of calories each week will be going out.

[estranged4life]

I am going to see the Dr. (Hopefully this Friday) to see what is causing the hellacious tight pain I am feeling (On a constant basis) in my chest...My Mother's side of the family has a history of heart ailments, So I am very concerned (Can ya believe we still do not have my Mother's death certificate and autopsy results??? I am PISSED about the slowness of these records since the hospital caused her death due to heart failure due to septic shock.)

Stress has taken it's toll on me this past month (At least I have enough pride to not hit the bottle or use drugs to escape the pain/stress, But my temper is now at a record all-time shortness)...If I can recover my health now it will truly be a miracle.

[amber]

hmmm, maybe the ledge can be my source of motivation as well as entertainment? i'm completely frustrated right now. i live in florida now, having moved from new york. i used to walk everywhere, now i'm driving 100% of the time. i'm way too lazy to drive to the gym and walking around the block has already lost its appeal. oh, and i complain a lot... i eat really well, i don't count calories per se, but i am extremely aware of what i eat. what is the most fun exercise you guys get? i kayak frequently, makes me feel like i can crush the world in my mighty arms...
Well, kayaking would be my favorite, if I could go.... :laugh: I have to rollerblade or walk everywhere, since I don't have a car. Rollerblading is very fun. Yoga is good, you can do that at home, with tapes. Also, Pilates, same thing, very challenging. Also, I just do exercises at home with my body weight - push ups, sit ups, leg ups (for the bun), calf ups - and i have 10 lb hand weights that I use as well. Also, a jump rope - I do it in my house or my yard - it's kick ass excercise, and easier on your joints than running. :wavey:

[golddustwoman77]

I am going to see the Dr. (Hopefully this Friday) to see what is causing the hellacious tight pain I am feeling (On a constant basis) in my chest...My Mother's side of the family has a history of heart ailments, So I am very concerned (Can ya believe we still do not have my Mother's death certificate and autopsy results??? I am PISSED about the slowness of these records since the hospital caused her death due to heart failure due to septic shock.)

Stress has taken it's toll on me this past month (At least I have enough pride to not hit the bottle or use drugs to escape the pain/stress, But my temper is now at a record all-time shortness)...If I can recover my health now it will truly be a miracle.

I'm glad you are having that checked out. Take care of yourself. :xoxo: I'm sure that it is all the stress you have been under for awhile. I was having chest pains at one time. It was all the stress I was under at school. Stress is the worst. It can totally kill you. Start meditating. :p

[WildInTheWind]

Ugghh....I hate working out. I try to make myself do pilates, but I usually don't. I will do it everyday for a week, and then cannot convince myself to do it for another month. I have to do it, though. Swim suit season is coming fast. I actually already wore one the other day. I hate hate hate working out though. :o

[golddustwoman77]

I do circuit training (continuous cardio and weight) for an hour, three times a week. I do Winsor Pilates the other three days, and I rest one day a week. Dietwise, I'm pretty close to being a vegetarian. I eat very little meat, if I do I only eat fish or free range chicken. It has worked well for me, but I have gone on these shots (one once a month) after my surgery to shrink my growth. It makes me menopausal as long as I am on the shots. That has caused me to gain a little weight, so now I'm having to try even harder. Hormones are such a great thing. :rolleyes: It is so frustating! :mad:

[gldstwmn]

Hi guys. I know a lot of us are trying to lose weight and/or tone up so I thought I'd start this thread to maybe help motivate us. Right now my neck is killing me, is that a good enough excuse to skip the gym? Also, I'm so lethargic because it's frikkin hot here today. No, I'm not even kidding! It's like a summer day. They don't have the AC working right though so it is hard to concentrate being so hot.

Anyway, how's everybody doing with their bods? :D

Funny you should ask. I am going to the doctor tomorrow because of chronic hip/knee pain. Also, I suspect my thyroid is out of whack. I haven't been feeling right. :distress:
It is 44 degrees and hailing here right now.

[gldstwmn]

My calves are so sore, I can barely walk! But I walked to work, and I'm walking home, so hopefully the lactic acid buildup will be down enough so that I can jump rope again tomorrow. :)

I love to jump rope! But I can't right now.

[amber]

I love to jump rope! But I can't right now.
Why not? because you value the use of your ankle bones? and calves. :lol:

[strandinthewind]

I am down to a looser size 34 - I had ballooned over Christmas to a tight 36. I continue the good fight and it is showing. I tell, it is all about portion control and exercise :cool: I am glad to hear of the good reults and for the slackers (which I am often :laugh: ) - let's get with the program sports fans!!!!

[amber]

Funny you should ask. I am going to the doctor tomorrow because of chronic hip/knee pain. Also, I suspect my thyroid is out of whack. I haven't been feeling right. :distress:
It is 44 degrees and hailing here right now.
Oh, just read that. Hey, I have those, too. tell us what the doc says. :wavey: Good luck!

[strandinthewind]

and get well soon Goldie!!!!!!!!! :)

[gldstwmn]

Why not? because you value the use of your ankle bones? and calves. :lol:

:laugh: No because I don't want to end up having a hip replacement.

[DrummerDeanna]

I am going to see the Dr. (Hopefully this Friday) to see what is causing the hellacious tight pain I am feeling (On a constant basis) in my chest...My Mother's side of the family has a history of heart ailments, So I am very concerned (Can ya believe we still do not have my Mother's death certificate and autopsy results??? I am PISSED about the slowness of these records since the hospital caused her death due to heart failure due to septic shock.)

Stress has taken it's toll on me this past month (At least I have enough pride to not hit the bottle or use drugs to escape the pain/stress, But my temper is now at a record all-time shortness)...If I can recover my health now it will truly be a miracle.


Blah - that sucks, Brian...I'm sure the stress of the last month or so had most definitely NOT been helpful with your health stuff....

But I hope you start to feel better soon...my brother in law was having a constant tightness in his chest a while back - it was scary - I forgot what ended up being wrong with him...nothing too serious -I hope that it's nothing too serious in your case as well.

[estranged4life]

Blah - that sucks, Brian...I'm sure the stress of the last month or so had most definitely NOT been helpful with your health stuff....

But I hope you start to feel better soon...my brother in law was having a constant tightness in his chest a while back - it was scary - I forgot what ended up being wrong with him...nothing too serious -I hope that it's nothing too serious in your case as well.

so too, But the pain has yet to reside, I have been popping aspirins to aleviate the pain but to no avail :shrug:

The more BS my family is finding out about how our Mother died (I say murdered...) one month tomorrow, the more stressed I am becoming and the shorter my temper is becoming (The more agitated I am becoming the more pain I am encountering in my chest) :mad:

[strandinthewind]

so too, But the pain has yet to reside, I have been popping aspirins to aleviate the pain but to no avail :shrug:

The more BS my family is finding out about how our Mother died (I say murdered...) one month tomorrow, the more stressed I am becoming and the shorter my temper is becoming (The more agitated I am becoming the more pain I am encountering in my chest) :mad:

Put on Dark Side of the Moon and check out for awhile my friend. I ALWAYS does it for me.

[amber]

Put on Dark Side of the Moon and check out for awhile my friend. I ALWAYS does it for me.
because it's so dull, yet trippy?

[David]

so too, But the pain has yet to reside, I have been popping aspirins to aleviate the pain but to no avail :shrug:Brian, you have to go to a physician & tell him/her that you want a resting EKG. Did you ever have an opportunity to type up your family medical history & give it to a physician?

[estranged4life]

Brian, you have to go to a physician & tell him/her that you want a resting EKG. Did you ever have an opportunity to type up your family medical history & give it to a physician?

heart monitor last summer which the results were 'inconclusive'. The stress test (ie-Treadmill from hell!!!) did not show any abnormalities, But 2 separate EKG's showed some type of heart problem and the stress test & heart monitor were applied afterwards...Chest X-Rays showed nothing out of the ordinary & my blood work was normal.

I also gave my primary physician my family history...but I think he needs to investigate what is causing me the pain more throughly, I dont want to have to end up in the same situation that I just dealt with last month (The f**ktards of MRMC thought my Mother was having a heart condition after her initial surgery, and treated her for such, All the while ab-so-lute-ly F**KING overlooking a perforated bowel for 1 week (!!!) which caused septic shock which in turn caused my Mother to suffer complete heart failure...She died EXACTLY the same way Pope John Paul II died, Septic shock!)

Unfortunately the Dr. who performed those procedures on me is no longer employed at the hospital, So I am planning to see my Dr. yet again on Friday to see what the f**k is wrong with me...

Let's just say I am agitated to the point that if anyone gets on my nerves I will make an example out of them without a care :mad:

[estranged4life]

Put on Dark Side of the Moon and check out for awhile my friend. I ALWAYS does it for me.

have been listening to WASP's "The Neon God-Part 1-The Rise" & Dream Theater's "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence"...And occassionally the song "F**k You" by Damageplan, Which is how my mood is this evening!!!

[SuzeQuze]

heart monitor last summer which the results were 'inconclusive'. The stress test (ie-Treadmill from hell!!!) did not show any abnormalities, But 2 separate EKG's showed some type of heart problem and the stress test & heart monitor were applied afterwards...Chest X-Rays showed nothing out of the ordinary & my blood work was normal.

I also gave my primary physician my family history...but I think he needs to investigate what is causing me the pain more throughly, I dont want to have to end up in the same situation that I just dealt with last month (The f**ktards of MRMC thought my Mother was having a heart condition after her initial surgery, and treated her for such, All the while ab-so-lute-ly F**KING overlooking a perforated bowel for 1 week (!!!) which caused septic shock which in turn caused my Mother to suffer complete heart failure...She died EXACTLY the same way Pope John Paul II died, Septic shock!)

Unfortunately the Dr. who performed those procedures on me is no longer employed at the hospital, So I am planning to see my Dr. yet again on Friday to see what the f**k is wrong with me...

Let's just say I am agitated to the point that if anyone gets on my nerves I will make an example out of them without a care :mad:

It is likely the extreme stress that is causing your pain. Your doctor may want to prescribe some anti-anxiety medication which I wouldn't discourage you from taking. You have suffered plenty. :nod:

I'm so sorry you are going through all of this, Brian. I wish there was something I could do. You and your family are often in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself as best you can right now.

[strandinthewind]

have been listening to WASP's "The Neon God-Part 1-The Rise" & Dream Theater's "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence"...And occassionally the song "F**k You" by Damageplan, Which is how my mood is this evening!!!

Well those will work too - next time I wanna transcend in the music, I will check them out :cool:

[amber]

oh, another very important thing if you want to lose weight - BE SURE AND TAKE CALCIUM!!!!
kay -

[EveryHour]

I just discovered an incredible book called Eat Fat, Lose Fat and I can't recommend it enough. Even if you're freaked out by the title (can't blame you since the government has brainwashed us all into being phobic of consuming fat), I encourage you to check it out! Lack of QUALITY fat in the diet has slowly led to a number of health problems, most notably decline in mental health since cell walls are composed of fat and brain messages need fat to travel. Over a period of about 2 years, I have remarkably recovered from anxiety, depression, skin and digestive problems, and also lost about 30 pounds I didn't even realize I had on me! There is another book almost as good called The Good Fat Cookbook (which is actually more information than recipes). I tried Atkins for awhile to help with these problems, but it is so extreme that it is nearly impossible to stick to (therefore you end up in a terrible-for-you yo-yo situation as you continually try to return to the program only to fall of again), and I don't like the use of artificial sweeteners.
Hopefully I can help at least one Ledgie out there!!! :wavey:

Virgin coconut oil is a miracle, no joke. Check it out:
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm

Two other amazing books are The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure by Julia Ross, especially if you have food/sugar addiction, eating disorder, thryoid or hormonal problems.
http://moodcure.com/
http://dietcure.com/

[EveryHour]

oh, another very important thing if you want to lose weight - BE SURE AND TAKE CALCIUM!!!!
kay -

Yes!!! Especially coral calcium. It is an amazing product that helps alkalize your body, which is very important. Cancer cannot grow in an alkaline environment. :)

[amber]

Yes!!! Especially coral calcium. It is an amazing product that helps alkalize your body, which is very important. Cancer cannot grow in an alkaline environment. :)
Excellent. Your previous advice was very sound, as well. I always knew, but I shall seek those books. I've never really taken up coconut milk...lots of avacadoes, olives, olive oil, salmon, mainly. (in unfortunate addition to chip fat :laugh: :rolleyes: )

[xxxmx]

Virgin coconut oil is a miracle, no joke. Check it out...
anything virgin is good in my book... :D

[EveryHour]

For those of you watching the sugar, I also have to recommend a natural sugar substitute called xylitol, which actually has health benefits:

www.xylitol.org
www.xylitol.com


A sweet herb called stevia (:laugh: not a joke!) also works well in beverages:

http://www.stevia.net/


Sincerely,
Dr. EveryHour
:o :D :rolleyes: :shrug: :laugh:

[EveryHour]

Excellent. Your previous advice was very sound, as well. I always knew, but I shall seek those books. I've never really taken up coconut milk...lots of avacadoes, olives, olive oil, salmon, mainly. (in unfortunate addition to chip fat :laugh: :rolleyes: )

Way to go, amber!

(I agree that the occasional...okay, sometimes frequent...binge on chip fat is essential to everyone's existence!!!:laugh: )

[EveryHour]

anything virgin is good in my book... :D

Well, perhaps ideally you'll someday slather some virgin coconut oil all over a virgin............

[GardenStateGirlie]

Funny you should ask. I am going to the doctor tomorrow because of chronic hip/knee pain. Also, I suspect my thyroid is out of whack. I haven't been feeling right. :distress:
It is 44 degrees and hailing here right now.

My mother has an underactive thyroid--definitely get that checked out, Chris. Nothing to fool around with.

[SuzeQuze]

Excellent. Your previous advice was very sound, as well. I always knew, but I shall seek those books. I've never really taken up coconut milk...lots of avacadoes, olives, olive oil, salmon, mainly. (in unfortunate addition to chip fat :laugh: :rolleyes: )

I never seem to get enough of the good fat. But if I eat salad I get the balsamic vinigarette which has olive oil. Also, I eat sardines (boneless). I also buy omega 3 eggs. But maybe I will start a fish oil supplement. I also eat salmon occassionally but have been freaked by the whole mercury thing. Although apparently it's in sardines too. And I concur regarding the chip fat. :wavey: I hardly ever eat them but when I do I certainly enjoy them!

[SuzeQuze]

Funny you should ask. I am going to the doctor tomorrow because of chronic hip/knee pain. Also, I suspect my thyroid is out of whack. I haven't been feeling right. :distress:
It is 44 degrees and hailing here right now.

44 and hailing? Gah. We're getting rain right now. It will be 30 degrees cooler tomorrow.

I'm sorry to hear about your pain, it so sucks to be in chronic pain. I get so moody it's awful. But I haven't had back pain for a long time now and am so grateful for that. I hope that they figure out what is wrong so you can get it corrected asap.

Oh yeah, and Amber I do take calcium because my doctor told me to when I told her my grandmother has osteoarthritis.

[amber]

I never seem to get enough of the good fat. But if I eat salad I get the balsamic vinigarette which has olive oil. Also, I eat sardines (boneless). I also buy omega 3 eggs. But maybe I will start a fish oil supplement. I also eat salmon occassionally but have been freaked by the whole mercury thing. Although apparently it's in sardines too. And I concur regarding the chip fat. :wavey: I hardly ever eat them but when I do I certainly enjoy them!
Don't forget nuts!

[sara1998]

I am, by the book, obese. I don't feel like I look real fat, but I'm a big girl, and I can stand to loose some, oh... 50 pounds or so. I've never been one to watch what I eat, and now it's coming back to haunt me. I'm turning out more and more like my dad, and that's not a good thing. Sooooo, I started taking a multi-vitamin, and I have cut my soda intake to one a day; first thing in the morning (it's like my coffee), and I have this monster 64 oz mug that I drink on at work all day full of water. I eat a small bowl of cereal for breakfast, a banana as a snack, a salad for lunch, and then dinner. I'm learning myself some portion control at dinner. I bought a Gazelle, which is excellent, might I add, and I usually try to do it first thing in the morning for 15 minutes, Monday through Friday. I don't want to over do it, so I don't get burnt out and quit completely. So far, I've only lost about 10 lbs, but I can tell a difference in my waistline! I can also tell a difference in my metabolism.

[amber]

I am, by the book, obese. I don't feel like I look real fat, but I'm a big girl, and I can stand to loose some, oh... 50 pounds or so. I've never been one to watch what I eat, and now it's coming back to haunt me. I'm turning out more and more like my dad, and that's not a good thing. Sooooo, I started taking a multi-vitamin, and I have cut my soda intake to one a day; first thing in the morning (it's like my coffee), and I have this monster 64 oz mug that I drink on at work all day full of water. I eat a small bowl of cereal for breakfast, a banana as a snack, a salad for lunch, and then dinner. I'm learning myself some portion control at dinner. I bought a Gazelle, which is excellent, might I add, and I usually try to do it first thing in the morning for 15 minutes, Monday through Friday. I don't want to over do it, so I don't get burnt out and quit completely. So far, I've only lost about 10 lbs, but I can tell a difference in my waistline! I can also tell a difference in my metabolism.
congrats! that is wonderful! Try to add more good fats to your diet. Have some salmon with your salad! eat some olives or nuts as a snack! (It's important to vary your diet) Take calcium!
Way to go! :) :xoxo: :thumbsup:

[amber]

If you guys hear screams, It will be because I am now attempting to jump rope when there are literally flames shooting from my calves.... :D :lol: :wavey:

[ontheEdgeof17]

If you guys hear screams, It will be because I am now attempting to jump rope when there are literally flames shooting from my calves.... :D :lol: :wavey:


Do you want us to help you or just point and laugh? :D

[BTFLCHLD]

I took ibuprofen which took care of the neck pain so I will be going to the gym after all. Like right now. Sounds like you ladies are doing awesome. :thumbsup: And Deanna, it's not lumpy, it's "curvy".

Also, Amber, I've discovered this shaper that takes care of the tummy and rear and it's awesome. I got it at the drug store in the panty hose section. Not that comfy but waaay better than panty hose because the legs don't go down to your feet, I hate that. It's pretty doable. I wore it out last night to keep things from marching to their own beat, so to speak. This could be a solution for that dress with which you aren't fully happy with the fit.

:lol: dont those sound HOT? :lol:

[BTFLCHLD]

death due to heart failure due to septic shock that happened to my dad :distress:

[amber]

Do you want us to help you or just point and laugh? :D
As if I didn't know which one you would've picked. :rolleyes: :laugh:
I did it, only for 45 minutes instead of 40, this time. I even sacrificed watching America's next top model to do it! :eek: okay, I forgot it was on till I was already started, and I still saw the elimination, and it's repeated on Fri, but still!

[amber]

:lol: dont those sound HOT? :lol:
:lol: :lol:
I know, I appreciate the suggestion, but I usually don't even want to wear as many clothes as I have to wear, let alone more constricting extra ones!
Thanks Suze, honestly. :xoxo: :xoxo:

[ontheEdgeof17]

As if I didn't know which one you would've picked. :rolleyes: :laugh:
I did it, only for 45 minutes instead of 40, this time. I even sacrificed watching America's next top model to do it! :eek: okay, I forgot it was on till I was already started, and I still saw the elimination, and it's repeated on Fri, but still!


I have to wait until they show the marathon on VH1. I dont get UPN. boo.

[amber]

I have to wait until they show the marathon on VH1. I dont get UPN. boo.
yeah, totally! but I don't get VH1, which sucks way worse. Oh, and the girl that won last season's America's top model is guest starring on Kevin Hill (with Daye Diggs) and it looks like she's actually a pretty good actress! I don't usually watch KH, but I will now. :D
Edit - she's really good, and so, so pretty. One of the prettiest girls I've ever, ever, seen. *nonsexual girlcrush* :laugh:

[sara1998]

Gazelle. is. killing. me. got. to. keep. going. need. water. soon. or I'ma. collapse. :o

[SuzeQuze]

:lol: :lol:
I know, I appreciate the suggestion, but I usually don't even want to wear as many clothes as I have to wear, let alone more constricting extra ones!
Thanks Suze, honestly. :xoxo: :xoxo:

I threw it out. :o It's not as bad as it sounds. It's sheer. And um, I meant to say, my friend wears these!

[xxxmx]

I know, I appreciate the suggestion, but I usually don't even want to wear as many clothes as I have to wear, let alone more constricting extra ones!
i own up to it, i used to wear a second skin (think control-top hose minus feet) during the winter. and i liked it. i kept warm and looked a little more streamlined. it wasn't constricting and my pants fit a bit better. now that i live in florida, i can't be naked enough - i don't care about being streamlined when it's already 74 degrees at nine in the morning.

[greatdarkwing]

Hang in there everyone! I weighed myself today....195!! Considering I was at 255 back in November, I have lost quite a deal of weight....I hope to lose these last 15 pounds while I can. My best advice is to exercise, exercise, exercise....You will not see results immediately, but trust me, they will come! :nod:

~Alex

[DrummerDeanna]

I am, by the book, obese. I don't feel like I look real fat, but I'm a big girl, and I can stand to loose some, oh... 50 pounds or so. I've never been one to watch what I eat, and now it's coming back to haunt me. I'm turning out more and more like my dad, and that's not a good thing. Sooooo, I started taking a multi-vitamin, and I have cut my soda intake to one a day; first thing in the morning (it's like my coffee), and I have this monster 64 oz mug that I drink on at work all day full of water. I eat a small bowl of cereal for breakfast, a banana as a snack, a salad for lunch, and then dinner. I'm learning myself some portion control at dinner. I bought a Gazelle, which is excellent, might I add, and I usually try to do it first thing in the morning for 15 minutes, Monday through Friday. I don't want to over do it, so I don't get burnt out and quit completely. So far, I've only lost about 10 lbs, but I can tell a difference in my waistline! I can also tell a difference in my metabolism.


ONLY about ten pounds!?! :laugh: ONLY !?! That's EXCELLENT.....doens't warrant an only...that makes it sould like it's not an accomplishment - but it is :nod:

Good thing to start out slowly too - in no time you'll find that 15 minutes flies by and it's like nothing and you'll be able to increase a little....

Way to go - sounds like you're on the right track :D

[David]

Hang in there everyone! I weighed myself today....195!! Considering I was at 255 back in November, I have lost quite a deal of weight....I hope to lose these last 15 pounds while I can. My best advice is to exercise, exercise, exercise....You will not see results immediately, but trust me, they will come! :nod: The other cool thing is that the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn JUST SITTING STILL!!

It's a win-win situation, as they say!

[SuzeQuze]

ONLY about ten pounds!?! :laugh: ONLY !?! That's EXCELLENT.....doens't warrant an only...that makes it sould like it's not an accomplishment - but it is :nod:

Good thing to start out slowly too - in no time you'll find that 15 minutes flies by and it's like nothing and you'll be able to increase a little....

Way to go - sounds like you're on the right track :D

Right, I agree, it is excellent. Considering you burn 2,400 calories to lose just one pound to lose those 10 you burned 24,000 calories, now that is a sh*t load of work! Give yourself a pat on the back.

[Carolina Girl]

Get to the gym & remember: instead of high reps with light weights, it's LOW reps with HEAVY weights.

Do two sets with weights so heavy that you hit failure after five to eight reps. Move on to another body part, & then come back to that part one more time.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- rest on Tuesday, Thursday & the weekend (or do your aerobics) -- & within four months, you will be a metabolic machine that burns whatever calories you throw into it.

Build your musculature, & you can say goodbye to all those stupid liquid diets & low-carb diets & all that other horsewash. (In general, just eat foods closer to their raw or natural state -- cut back on all the cans of **** & bags of crap & cannisters of crud you eat)

It's stupid to count your calories going in ... unless you're also aware of the calories going out. And with weight training, believe me, thousands of calories each week will be going out.


Excellent advice and this is what I try to do. However, right now I am suffering a huge set back: just had hernia repair surgery last week! Doctor recommends no strenuous work outs for at least four weeks. An eternity!

[heyjupiter678]

Right, I agree, it is excellent. Considering you burn 2,400 calories to lose just one pound to lose those 10 you burned 24,000 calories, now that is a sh*t load of work! Give yourself a pat on the back.
Actually, I believe you have to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound. So her weight loss is even more impressive. :nod:

[sparky]

Get to the gym & remember: instead of high reps with light weights, it's LOW reps with HEAVY weights.

Do two sets with weights so heavy that you hit failure after five to eight reps. Move on to another body part, & then come back to that part one more time.



Have you been reading Men's Fitness ?

LOL.

I started doing more of this and it really works.

But, the best thing for me, period, is swimming. Even if I only go 2-3 times a week. I swim either 2/3 of a mile or a mile, and that kicks my ass. Takes between 45 minutes and an hour, but it is worth it.

If I don't go to the gym or swim for more than a week...I will gain weight. Or at least it looks like I do...that's pushing 40. :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

Actually, I believe you have to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound. So her weight loss is even more impressive. :nod:

Yes, Mikki, you're right! I don't know where I got 2400 from!

[amber]

Yes, Mikki, you're right! I don't know where I got 2400 from!
2400 is the amount of calories they always tell you most people need a day, that's probably where you got it. :)

[gldstwmn]

I just discovered an incredible book called Eat Fat, Lose Fat and I can't recommend it enough. Even if you're freaked out by the title (can't blame you since the government has brainwashed us all into being phobic of consuming fat), I encourage you to check it out! Lack of QUALITY fat in the diet has slowly led to a number of health problems, most notably decline in mental health since cell walls are composed of fat and brain messages need fat to travel. Over a period of about 2 years, I have remarkably recovered from anxiety, depression, skin and digestive problems, and also lost about 30 pounds I didn't even realize I had on me! There is another book almost as good called The Good Fat Cookbook (which is actually more information than recipes). I tried Atkins for awhile to help with these problems, but it is so extreme that it is nearly impossible to stick to (therefore you end up in a terrible-for-you yo-yo situation as you continually try to return to the program only to fall of again), and I don't like the use of artificial sweeteners.
Hopefully I can help at least one Ledgie out there!!! :wavey:

Virgin coconut oil is a miracle, no joke. Check it out:
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm

Two other amazing books are The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure by Julia Ross, especially if you have food/sugar addiction, eating disorder, thryoid or hormonal problems.
http://moodcure.com/
http://dietcure.com/

Thank you for this! I am off to Amazon to try it out.

[gldstwmn]

My mother has an underactive thyroid--definitely get that checked out, Chris. Nothing to fool around with.

I'm having my seoncd thyroid panel in a year tomorrow. :) My joints are healthy. It seems I'm having some tendon problems.
Oh, and I have to have a colonoscopy. :eek:

[DrummerDeanna]

I'm having my seoncd thyroid panel in a year tomorrow. :) My joints are healthy. It seems I'm having some tendon problems.
Oh, and I have to have a colonoscopy. :eek:


Oh yuck -that sucks - my mom has had so many of those damn things (colonoscopies) good luck....

[gldstwmn]

I am, by the book, obese. I don't feel like I look real fat, but I'm a big girl, and I can stand to loose some, oh... 50 pounds or so. I've never been one to watch what I eat, and now it's coming back to haunt me. I'm turning out more and more like my dad, and that's not a good thing. Sooooo, I started taking a multi-vitamin, and I have cut my soda intake to one a day; first thing in the morning (it's like my coffee), and I have this monster 64 oz mug that I drink on at work all day full of water. I eat a small bowl of cereal for breakfast, a banana as a snack, a salad for lunch, and then dinner. I'm learning myself some portion control at dinner. I bought a Gazelle, which is excellent, might I add, and I usually try to do it first thing in the morning for 15 minutes, Monday through Friday. I don't want to over do it, so I don't get burnt out and quit completely. So far, I've only lost about 10 lbs, but I can tell a difference in my waistline! I can also tell a difference in my metabolism.

Good for you! Keep up the good work. :wavey:

[gldstwmn]

Oh yuck -that sucks - my mom has had so many of those damn things (colonoscopies) good luck....

Thank you. Was it horrible?

[DrummerDeanna]

Thank you. Was it horrible?


Well she always gets through them just fine - the last time was the worst though - but because of other issues - not the colonoscopy....she hates getting them - but never complains too much afterward...

The worst part is how loopy she gets afterward with whatever they give her to sedate her or whatever it is they do...

[gldstwmn]

Well she always gets through them just fine - the last time was the worst though - but because of other issues - not the colonoscopy....she hates getting them - but never complains too much afterward...

The worst part is how loopy she gets afterward with whatever they give her to sedate her or whatever it is they do...

They give you a sedative. :nod:

[xxxmx]

i have just found the best form of cardiovascular exercise:

book tix to a stevie show!

my heart just exploded...

[CreepingDeath]

For exercise I do Windsor Pilates 5 times a week, and I also run. Running is great stress relief for me (it's better then shooting random people I guess). Diet wise, I actually have to eat more to keep my metabolisim up. I can go all day and not want anything. :shrug:

On a side note-

I was really sick for several weeks in March, and lost alot of weight. I'm 5'7 and got down to about 105 pounds. I put on about 5 pounds when I got better, but my doctor wants me to put on more. :rolleyes:

[estranged4life]

tomorrow, So hopefully "Doogie Howser" can give me some answers about my chest pain...And how a person can break their toe in their sleep :shrug:

Woke up this morning and my large toe on my left foot is broke, And turned to the left somewhat (I cannot flex it at all and a large bruise is growing more dark by the minute)...

Dont remember kicking anything (or anyone for that matter) in my sleep, So who knows (I do suffer brittle bone disease, But c'mon...How could I break my toe in my sleep???)

Man, When it rains it frikkin FLOODS if ya ask me...

[SuzeQuze]

tomorrow, So hopefully "Doogie Howser" can give me some answers about my chest pain...And how a person can break their toe in their sleep :shrug:

Woke up this morning and my large toe on my left foot is broke, And turned to the left somewhat (I cannot flex it at all and a large bruise is growing more dark by the minute)...

Dont remember kicking anything (or anyone for that matter) in my sleep, So who knows (I do suffer brittle bone disease, But c'mon...How could I break my toe in my sleep???)

Man, When it rains it frikkin FLOODS if ya ask me...

That sucks! Have you ever been told that you have been sleep walking? Still, it is strange that you didn't wake up. An alien abduction perhaps? Sorry, feeble attempt at humor. :o

[mondaymornin1]

Running is great stress relief for me (it's better then shooting random people I guess).

On a side note-

I was really sick for several weeks in March, and lost alot of weight. I'm 5'7 and got down to about 105 pounds. I put on about 5 pounds when I got better, but my doctor wants me to put on more. :rolleyes:


I hear ya. If I hadn't gone running yesterday after the HELL day I had at work, I'd prolly be in jail today. :p

Oh...and I'll switch weights with ya. I'm 5'2" and I'd love to weigh 105. :D

[estranged4life]

That sucks! Have you ever been told that you have been sleep walking? Still, it is strange that you didn't wake up. An alien abduction perhaps? Sorry, feeble attempt at humor. :o

I think my Mother's spirit decided to pay me back for all the wise-cracks I made about her "ingrown tailnail" surgeries :eek: ...Wouldnt surprise me because weird **** has been happening since March 21st

Hey Mom, leave my frikkin' toes alone ok? :lol:

Besides, I doubt an alien would abduct me, Cause I have intelligence and they seem to enjoy the creme-the-creme of those whose IQ is about what my shoe size is :rolleyes:

[pianogirl04]

Woke up this morning and my large toe on my left foot is broke, And turned to the left somewhat (I cannot flex it at all and a large bruise is growing more dark by the minute)...

That does not sound like fun. I dropped my keyboard on my foot last week trying to move it and my big toe hasn't felt quite the same ever since. It swelled up a little but it never bruised and I could move it, though. I wore flops up until today (probably not the best thing since the strap hit right where my keyboard did) and now my calves and ankles are extremely sore from walking everywhere in flops. So it's back to tennishoes, much to my foot's dismay... Thankfully my keyboard still works and hasn't gone wiggy on me yet. I just got a gig bag for it and now I'm trying to haul it back and forth to rehearsals once or twice a week -- I swear, in the past week I've pulled muscles in my back and my legs that I didn't even know I had while I was trying to move it and it's not even that heavy. I gotta start working out just so I can move my own equipment and not be such a wimp. :rolleyes:

After finals I'm going to start walking a lot more, bringing out all the cheerleading conditioning exercises I used to do, and inviting friends over to swim as much as I can. If my gym membership works over the summer (since the gym is on campus students get free membership) I might make it a habit to just head that way after work, but I don't know -- since I'm not taking classes this summer, that might not be the case.

[SuzeQuze]

I think my Mother's spirit decided to pay me back for all the wise-cracks I made about her "ingrown tailnail" surgeries :eek: ...Wouldnt surprise me because weird **** has been happening since March 21st

Hey Mom, leave my frikkin' toes alone ok? :lol:

Besides, I doubt an alien would abduct me, Cause I have intelligence and they seem to enjoy the creme-the-creme of those whose IQ is about what my shoe size is :rolleyes:

From what you've said about your mom on here, I bet she is effing with you! :laugh:

[seeker007nmss]

I love to jump rope! But I can't right now.


http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport22.gif :D

[gldstwmn]

http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport22.gif :D

Ha! I just went out in the sunshine and jumped for a few. :]

[amber]

Ha! I just went out in the sunshine and jumped for a few. :]
Yay! I can't wait to be part of "giant calf muscle" world again. :)

[xxxmx]

i'd prefer to look really weak and breakable... :rolleyes:

[amber]

i'd prefer to look really weak and breakable... :rolleyes:
:lol: :lol: Indeed. That's never an option for me, but you go!

[xxxmx]

:lol: :lol: Indeed. That's never an option for me, but you go!
not an option for me either, but a girl can dream... :rolleyes:

[amber]

not an option for me either, but a girl can dream... :rolleyes:
Ah, yes, to be waiflike, fragile, and delicate looking. I don't even think I've seen an Italian girl like that, though.... :confused:

[xxxmx]

Ah, yes, to be waiflike, fragile, and delicate looking. I don't even think I've seen an Italian girl like that, though.... :confused:
i hate that, genetically doomed to be sturdy in appearance... NO FAIR! whines the italian bambina :( ...

[amber]

i hate that, genetically doomed to be sturdy in appearance... NO FAIR! whines the italian bambina :( ...
really? I like my sexy muscles. Sometimes I've admired the tiny girls. They were usually automatically cuter than me.

[DrummerDeanna]

I just came back from the gym :] I did my cardio then worked on my upper body :) I'm all fatigued and shaky now....:D I've also been SO much happier since I started working out again......ahhh endorphines :)

[sparky]

Having been too busy to swim this afternoon, I just did 24 minutes on my rowing machine. And for some strange reason, I popped in Street Angel. What a surreal and nearly traumatic experience. I had forgotten so much.
The one two punch of Listen To The Rain and Destiny got my ass out of that seat to skip the track. I simply couldn't take Destiny after the sloppy playing on Listen To The Rain. Was that entire band on Klonopin and Cognac ? What a wreck.
It had also completely slipped my mind how strange and wispy Unconditional Love is...on what planet, and in whose opinion, does "Hey, hey, hey my precious one" qualify as a bridge ? The horror of it all.
On the other hand, I am a satisfied and sweaty mess, and Love Is Like A River has kind of a funky kick to it.

What a workout !

[estranged4life]

but once Deb & myself went to the YMCA to workout and as I listened to "Stand Back" on cd/headphones, I had the sudden urge to pull a Stevie on the treadmill (Ya know, Like in the video with her arms stretched out as she slowly slides to the back of the treadmill)...And I nearly fell on my ass in the process :rolleyes:

Moral of the story: Stevie's upbeat songs & workouts dont go good together :nod:

Brian "Yes, My toe is indeed broke...Broke it in my sleep :shrug: " j.

[dissention]

Having been too busy to swim this afternoon, I just did 24 minutes on my rowing machine. And for some strange reason, I popped in Street Angel. What a surreal and nearly traumatic experience. I had forgotten so much.
The one two punch of Listen To The Rain and Destiny got my ass out of that seat to skip the track. I simply couldn't take Destiny after the sloppy playing on Listen To The Rain. Was that entire band on Klonopin and Cognac ? What a wreck.
It had also completely slipped my mind how strange and wispy Unconditional Love is...on what planet, and in whose opinion, does "Hey, hey, hey my precious one" qualify as a bridge ? The horror of it all.
On the other hand, I am a satisfied and sweaty mess, and Love Is Like A River has kind of a funky kick to it.

What a workout !

Poetry, sheer poetry.

I bought one of those wretched ab rollers last week and have been using that in my workouts. What a piece **** it is, too. Every time I use it, I feel like I'm going to break the springs in it. I much prefer just doing sit-ups, so I'll probably bring it back. And the air bag in my Stairmaster popped, so I need a new one of those. What a pain in the ass it is to maintain myself.

[dissention]

I just came back from the gym :] I did my cardio then worked on my upper body :) I'm all fatigued and shaky now....:D I've also been SO much happier since I started working out again......ahhh endorphines :)

I've been going to the gym that my work has free memberships to and I've been a real slutty bitch for racquetball (or however the hell you spell it) recently. I LOVE that ****. I even bought *gasp* sneakers for it.

[amber]

I've been going to the gym that my work has free memberships to and I've been a real slutty bitch for racquetball (or however the hell you spell it) recently. I LOVE that ****. I even bought *gasp* sneakers for it.
racketball is rad! I wish I had someone who's ass to kick! I mean, play with. :D :thumbsup:

[sara1998]

ONLY about ten pounds!?! :laugh: ONLY !?! That's EXCELLENT.....doens't warrant an only...that makes it sould like it's not an accomplishment - but it is :nod:

Good thing to start out slowly too - in no time you'll find that 15 minutes flies by and it's like nothing and you'll be able to increase a little....

Way to go - sounds like you're on the right track :D

Good for you! Keep up the good work.

Right, I agree, it is excellent. Considering you burn 2,400 calories to lose just one pound to lose those 10 you burned 24,000 calories, now that is a sh*t load of work! Give yourself a pat on the back.

Thanks very much. This is my first real attempt, so, I'm almost skeptical of the results! I didn't know how many calories you burned with just one pound, let alone 10.

OK, off to the gazelle!

[SuzeQuze]

Get to the gym & remember: instead of high reps with light weights, it's LOW reps with HEAVY weights.

Do two sets with weights so heavy that you hit failure after five to eight reps. Move on to another body part, & then come back to that part one more time.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- rest on Tuesday, Thursday & the weekend (or do your aerobics) -- & within four months, you will be a metabolic machine that burns whatever calories you throw into it.

Build your musculature, & you can say goodbye to all those stupid liquid diets & low-carb diets & all that other horsewash. (In general, just eat foods closer to their raw or natural state -- cut back on all the cans of **** & bags of crap & cannisters of crud you eat)

It's stupid to count your calories going in ... unless you're also aware of the calories going out. And with weight training, believe me, thousands of calories each week will be going out.

David, you inspired me to go up on all my weights. I still did more reps than you recommended but I did work to fatigue on many. I don't like doing that for some reason because when I fail to lift the weight I feel like a failure! I think as long as I can manage to kick my ass and get the three days in I'm good. And can I tell you how strong I felt last night lifting heavier weights? Thanks for the inspiration. :xoxo: I <3 this thread!

[SuzeQuze]

I've been going to the gym that my work has free memberships to and I've been a real slutty bitch for racquetball (or however the hell you spell it) recently. I LOVE that ****. I even bought *gasp* sneakers for it.

Free gym? You're such a princess. ;) :xoxo: I used to have a gym right in my office and I miss it. My gym is crowded and sometimes it smells of bad breath, eww. Diss, I don't think you'd even go there. It just happens to be the most convenient. But I'm going to look into other gyms. I miss my ladies' gym that had fresh flowers in the locker rooms and everything in there was neat as a pin, as it should be.

[SuzeQuze]

Thanks very much. This is my first real attempt, so, I'm almost skeptical of the results! I didn't know how many calories you burned with just one pound, let alone 10.

OK, off to the gazelle!

Repeat after me, "I am a badass, I am a badass." :D Nice work lady!

[DrummerDeanna]

I've been going to the gym that my work has free memberships to and I've been a real slutty bitch for racquetball (or however the hell you spell it) recently. I LOVE that ****. I even bought *gasp* sneakers for it.


Oh man - I LOVE Raquetball - !! I haven't played in years though...and actually I prefer Tennis but yeah....anything that involves hitting and running around - I'm a fan of....:D

[skcin]

YAY! :blob1: What a good thread!

Well, I joined the gym at work about 3&1/2 weeks ago ($170 for the entire year vs. $350 a year I had previously been paying for Curves). And I? LOVE the eliptical machine! :) What a workout! :D I bring a book with me (keeps me occupied and covers the timer :nod: ) and go for 30 minutes after work at least twice a week (though I try for 3.) I do weights 2-3 days a week while on my lunch hour.

David - if I do the heavier weights/less reps vs. lighter weights/more reps, will I bulk up? I don't want to look like a bodybuilder, I just want to tone. :)

I also started counting points again (ala Weight Watchers.) I've never actually been a member, but I copied my friend's stuff about 3 years ago & lost 15 pounds at that time. Kept if off about a year, then started slacking off & gained about 9 of them back over the course of a year or 2.

So I lost 3&1/2 pounds from the workouts alone, then started WW again, so I hope to be down at least another 3 by next week. Ideally, I'd like to lose a total of 18 pounds, but I'd be totally satisfied with 13. :nod:

Good luck to everyone! And remember - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. :D

[DrummerDeanna]

YAY! :blob1: What a good thread!

Well, I joined the gym at work about 3&1/2 weeks ago ($170 for the entire year vs. $350 a year I had previously been paying for Curves). And I? LOVE the eliptical machine! :) What a workout! :D I bring a book with me (keeps me occupied and covers the timer :nod: ) and go for 30 minutes after work at least twice a week (though I try for 3.) I do weights 2-3 days a week while on my lunch hour.

David - if I do the heavier weights/less reps vs. lighter weights/more reps, will I bulk up? I don't want to look like a bodybuilder, I just want to tone. :)

I also started counting points again (ala Weight Watchers.) I've never actually been a member, but I copied my friend's stuff about 3 years ago & lost 15 pounds at that time. Kept if off about a year, then started slacking off & gained about 9 of them back over the course of a year or 2.

So I lost 3&1/2 pounds from the workouts alone, then started WW again, so I hope to be down at least another 3 by next week. Ideally, I'd like to lose a total of 18 pounds, but I'd be totally satisfied with 13. :nod:

Good luck to everyone! And remember - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. :D

I'm not David - BUT I've read that it takes a LOT of effort and supplements and testosterone for a woman to bulk up....

We're just not built like that....so unless you begin a career as a body builder you probably won't end up looking like one :D

I was afraid of bulking up too - but it's not happened....so :shrug:

[skcin]

I'm not David - BUT I've read that it takes a LOT of effort and supplements and testosterone for a woman to bulk up....

We're just not built like that....so unless you begin a career as a body builder you probably won't end up looking like one :D

I was afraid of bulking up too - but it's not happened....so :shrug:

I ask because my quadriceps tend to get pretty damn bulky if I work on them, even a little bit. :shrug:

[David]

I'm not David - BUT I've read that it takes a LOT of effort and supplements and testosterone for a woman to bulk up.Deanna's right, Paula. It's a common misconception women are worried about for nothing. Physiologically, there's no difference between "bulking up" & "toning." either way, you are destroying muscle tissue, which has a tendency to regrow in greater quantity & quality.

using weights or weight machines just sort of lightly (you see people -- mostly women -- do this at the gym all the time), doing some rep 20 or 30 times or even more ... you aren't doing anything more than you would be just sitting on a chair swinging your arms around. Whether you want to "tone" (which IS building muscle) or turn into Ahnold, you need to push the muscle to failure. Otherwise, it doesn't trigger growth. Otherwise, all you're doing is just burning calories (expending energy) just as you'd be doing walking or driving or typing or sewing or burning DVDs of Bob Welch Live at the Roxy.

It's an unfounded fear women have of "bulking up." It takes men years to bulk up. It isn't going to happen to women presto chango.

Also, don't do your weights on the same days you do your aerobics. Just do your weights & then go home & eat fresh fruit & vegetables & fish & whole-wheat bread. In one year, you will have whatever waist you dream about.

[DrummerDeanna]

Also, don't do your weights on the same days you do your aerobics. Just do your weights & then go home & eat fresh fruit & vegetables & fish & whole-wheat bread. In one year, you will have whatever waist you dream about.


See I've heard mixed things on that...I always do cardio first no matter what...

And then on days when I'm not doing any weights I still do cardio - it gets me blood pumping and puts me more in a weight lifty mood.....so why no aerobic stuff on weight days?

[David]

And then on days when I'm not doing any weights I still do cardio - it gets me blood pumping and puts me more in a weight lifty mood.....so why no aerobic stuff on weight days?It probably depends on how heavily you weight-train & how long you aerobicize. But the thinking is that if you weight-train to failure for 45 mins or more & follow it up with 45 mins or more of intense aerobics, you will catabolize (muscle breakdown) to the point of no returns or even injury.

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.

[DrummerDeanna]

It probably depends on how heavily you weight-train & how long you aerobicize. But the thinking is that if you weight-train to failure for 45 mins or more & follow it up with 45 mins or more of intense aerobics, you will catabolize (muscle breakdown) to the point of no returns or even injury.

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.


Ah - interesting - well I'm not currently doing any intense weight stuff - and I never do my cardio after I do weights....

But I'm going to try the "David Program" and see how that works for me :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

Ah - interesting - well I'm not currently doing any intense weight stuff - and I never do my cardio after I do weights....

But I'm going to try the "David Program" and see how that works for me :laugh:

Well, my chest and shoulders are sore. Count on being sore using the David program! But it's just a little sore, a good sore. :laugh:

It's gorgeous here in Boston today and I am working from home because Mufasa is going for his check up. I didn't want to have to run around all day. It's been real nice, I've got the windows open. Yay spring! Definitely helps with the motivation factor.

Tonite I'm just doing cardio, but at least 45 min since I don't have to do weights. :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

I ask because my quadriceps tend to get pretty damn bulky if I work on them, even a little bit. :shrug:

This happens to me too so I've been skipping them. I'm just weight training with my upper body. I read somewhere to do this if you are "bootylicious" so to speak. ;)

[sparky]

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.

Big belly and squatness ? OMG. You are funny.

[EveryHour]

Thank you for this! I am off to Amazon to try it out.

:wavey:

Glad I could help!

The coconut oil (remember, virgin is best...especially extra virgin organic) does wonders for the skin when applied topically as well. I hear it's a miracle cure for stubborn eczema and psoriasis. I've actually had a hard time tracking it down in stores lately and I finally found out it's because there was a write-up on it in some women's magazine about how much it helps wrinkles, scars and acne!

[EveryHour]

If you guys hear screams, It will be because I am now attempting to jump rope when there are literally flames shooting from my calves.... :D :lol: :wavey:

Have you tried soaking in a bath with epsom salts?

[EveryHour]

My mother has an underactive thyroid--definitely get that checked out, Chris. Nothing to fool around with.

For the thyroid issues (which, yes, can indeed ruin your life!)...
I have to refer back to:

www.moodcure.com
www.dietcure.com

:wavey:

[amber]

Have you tried soaking in a bath with epsom salts?
I dont have any epsom salts. I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though. :laugh: It's okay, after I jumped again, it was better. Today it's just a little sore, and I'm going to jump again tonight. So, I guess I can put off buying epsom salts. That would've been good, though, thanks.

[skcin]

This happens to me too so I've been skipping them. I'm just weight training with my upper body. I read somewhere to do this if you are "bootylicious" so to speak. ;)

So you think this applies to me? Who the heck do you think you...oh, wait, it does apply to me. Never mind. :D

Yeah, I either do weights or aerobic exercise, not both. So I guess I'm doing something right. :shrug: I will have to give the big weights/less reps a try. But I'm scared! :o

[skcin]

I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though. :laugh:

Ummmmm........

:laugh: :lol: :laugh:

[sparky]

I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though. :laugh:

This of course, begs the question : Who's Surprised ? :xoxo:

[amber]

This of course, begs the question : Who's Surprised ? :xoxo:
It also begs the question, from me - What the heck? No one ever lays in the shower? :rolleyes: I do it sometimes when my legs are sore, to elevate them, and have warm water on them at the same time. Because they are SORE. Sheesh. :rolleyes: :)

[sparky]

It also begs the question, from me - What the heck? No one ever lays in the shower? :rolleyes: I do it sometimes when my legs are sore, to elevate them, and have warm water on them at the same time. Because they are SORE. Sheesh. :rolleyes: :)

I never have, but then again my tree trunk friggin legs are rarely if ever sore.
It's just a scandalous visual.

[amber]

I never have, but then again my tree trunk friggin legs are rarely if ever sore.
It's just a scandalous visual.
:]
yeah....ok. My legs are a bit tree trunkish, too, but sore all the time anyway. In an "ow, my knee!" sort of way. Or a "****, I have to do yoga, my hamstrings are soooooo tight" kind of way.

[DrummerDeanna]

:]
yeah....ok. My legs are a bit tree trunkish, too, but sore all the time anyway. In an "ow, my knee!" sort of way. Or a "****, I have to do yoga, my hamstrings are soooooo tight" kind of way.


Why not just take a warm bath? :shrug:

[amber]

Why not just take a warm bath? :shrug:
sometimes I do. But it is a lot more work. The hot water only stays hot for about enough to fill up the tub like, six-seven inches. then, of course, the water cools down. Usually when I do take a bath, I boil a couple buckets worth of water on the stove, and add that to my bath to make my bath bigger and hotter. So, see, how it's kind of a pain?

[skcin]

What's better: free weights or weight machines?

I got used to machines at Curves (which uses hydrolic resistance instead of actual weights - the harder you push/pull, the more resistance) so I've continued using the machines at the gym. I like them a lot. Are they good to use?

Oh, and Amber - I thought you might have only a shower stall (no tub) so I was thinking "my, she must be pretty cramped laying on the floor in her shower." :D

[DrummerDeanna]

sometimes I do. But it is a lot more work. The hot water only stays hot for about enough to fill up the tub like, six-seven inches. then, of course, the water cools down. Usually when I do take a bath, I boil a couple buckets worth of water on the stove, and add that to my bath to make my bath bigger and hotter. So, see, how it's kind of a pain?


OMG - I used to do that at my mom's house :laugh: The boiling water thing!! It IS a major pain in the ass :nod:

NOW - I've got the greatest hot water heater EVAH! My baths are HOT....I LOVE it :D

[DrummerDeanna]

What's better: free weights or weight machines?

I got used to machines at Curves (which uses hydrolic resistance instead of actual weights - the harder you push/pull, the more resistance) so I've continued using the machines at the gym. I like them a lot. Are they good to use?

Oh, and Amber - I thought you might have only a shower stall (no tub) so I was thinking "my, she must be pretty cramped laying on the floor in her shower." :D


I am partial to free weights - I tried weight machines for my upper body because I got bored w/ free weights - but I don't know if I"m not doing them right or what - I never feel like I'm getting a great workout...

But I think it mostly comes down to preference....:nod:

[amber]

OMG - I used to do that at my mom's house :laugh: The boiling water thing!! It IS a major pain in the ass :nod:

NOW - I've got the greatest hot water heater EVAH! My baths are HOT....I LOVE it :D
Lucky. My water is hot, but there isn't that much of it. I want the tub super full!!! :p

[dissention]

Free gym? You're such a princess. ;) :xoxo: I used to have a gym right in my office and I miss it. My gym is crowded and sometimes it smells of bad breath, eww. Diss, I don't think you'd even go there. It just happens to be the most convenient. But I'm going to look into other gyms. I miss my ladies' gym that had fresh flowers in the locker rooms and everything in there was neat as a pin, as it should be.

I don't use the equipment, my dear, too grubby and skanky for moi. I will not exercise in someone else's body soil. :o

[DrummerDeanna]

I don't use the equipment, my dear, too grubby and skanky for moi. I will not exercise in someone else's body soil. :o


:laugh: :laugh: hmm..somehow this doesn't surprise me a bit :D

I do think about that as well..there are some skanky ass people that go to gyms lol...and not everyone rubs the equipment down...yuck.

[amber]

:laugh: :laugh: hmm..somehow this doesn't surprise me a bit :D

I do think about that as well..there are some skanky ass people that go to gyms lol...and not everyone rubs the equipment down...yuck.
Did you guys see that Dateline, or whatever, where that guy picked up that new, weird, fatal bacteria from a medicine ball at his gym? :eek: So they went and tested lots of gyms, and kept finding it...yuck.
edit - Did I just say that? Wow, I'm turning into my mom. "Everything is dangerous and potentially fatal!!! Don't leave the house!!!!" :lol:

[Sugar]

Get to the gym & remember: instead of high reps with light weights, it's LOW reps with HEAVY weights.

Do two sets with weights so heavy that you hit failure after five to eight reps. Move on to another body part, & then come back to that part one more time.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- rest on Tuesday, Thursday & the weekend (or do your aerobics) -- & within four months, you will be a metabolic machine that burns whatever calories you throw into it.



Wow. The exact opposite of everything I've ever heard. Maybe that's why it never worked! Thanks, David!

My health thing right now is continuing to cook Japanese. I'm lucky that an Asian market just opened up close to my house, and not only does it have my Asian ingredients, not only is the produce and meat incredibly fresh, but they are VERY reasonably priced!

It means eating more rice than I'm used to, but I'm eating less meat, which is probably a good thing.

[SuzeQuze]

:laugh: :laugh: hmm..somehow this doesn't surprise me a bit :D

I do think about that as well..there are some skanky ass people that go to gyms lol...and not everyone rubs the equipment down...yuck.

I know. I'm always more concerned with washing my hands after I use the equipment than making sure the equipment is wiped. But I wipe the equipment too, just the hand thingy cuz that's the only thing I sweat on. So I wash my hands after cardio and then again after weights if I do those. It is skanky and gives me the willies cuz I know what's on these things ewww.

My gym at my old office was always so clean because people went in every night to disinfect it, I saw them! I don't think that's the case with my current gym. There is another branch of it that is much more spacious, it's just a bit out of the way.

[amber]

Wow. The exact opposite of everything I've ever heard. Maybe that's why it never worked!

My health thing right now is continuing to cook Japanese. I'm lucky that an Asian market just opened up close to my house, and not only does it have my Asian ingredients, not only is the produce and meat incredibly fresh, but they are VERY reasonably priced!

It means eating more rice than I'm used to, but I'm eating less meat, which is probably a good thing.
rice has lots of simple carbs. It's almost like eating sugar. make sure you get enough protein. Or, switch to brown rice, which is a more complex carb, and has more nutrients. :wavey:

[Sugar]

rice has lots of simple carbs. It's almost like eating sugar. make sure you get enough protein. Or, switch to brown rice, which is a more complex carb, and has more nutrients. :wavey:

Oh sure, I'm still eating protein, just not as much. :wavey: :wavey: Does that balance out the carbs somehow?

Before my diet was primarily protein. And I'm also doing more with tofu (big in Japan) so that's a new and better type of protein. Although I guess I'm mitigating some of the benefits of it when I fry it. But it's SO good that way with tempura sauce!

[skcin]

rice has lots of simple carbs. It's almost like eating sugar. make sure you get enough protein. Or, switch to brown rice, which is a more complex carb, and has more nutrients. :wavey:


So you're saying not to eat sugar - to Sugar? :D

[estranged4life]

went to see the doctor yesterday, Had X-Rays done, But nothing was broken/fractured in my foot...So my toe is not broken :shrug:

Had blood work performed to see if the uric acid level in my blood was high, Which is normal, So I do not have gout either ("Doogie" thought I may have it, But the uric acid level proves I dont), so now I may have some severe arthritic disorder starting to form :shrug:

I am now taking anti-inflammatory for whatever I have that has caused my toe problem, I was also prescribed anti-anxiety medicine since I am stressed out...Anxiety is most likely what is causing the tightness in my chest.

[skcin]

Well, it's good to know that it doesn't seem to be cardiac, Brian. :nod: Stress can do funny things to your body.

The toe thing - kind of strange, but it doesn't sound too serious. More annoying than anything.

[Sugar]

So you're saying not to eat sugar - to Sugar? :D

:lol:

What will become of me? After all you are what you eat................*thud*

:sorry:

[amber]

I just wanted to bump this thread, and see what everyone is doing. Strangely, it actually was motivating for me. :shrug: Guess i don't like everyone else losing weight and not me!!! :laugh:
Anyway, today I walked to the store and back, rode my bike to Berkeley and back, and jumped rope (only for 25 mins. this time, though, my calves kept cramping! :mad: ). My calves are already starting to look great (I have this thing with calves, I like them muscley.) later I'll do some sit ups and arm things, as I have a thing with arms, too. :D
anyone else? anything to share? I'm down a couple lbs, but it could be from my SOTM leaving...

[SuzeQuze]

I just wanted to bump this thread, and see what everyone is doing. Strangely, it actually was motivating for me. :shrug: Guess i don't like everyone else losing weight and not me!!! :laugh:
Anyway, today I walked to the store and back, rode my bike to Berkeley and back, and jumped rope (only for 25 mins. this time, though, my calves kept cramping! :mad: ). My calves are already starting to look great (I have this thing with calves, I like them muscley.) later I'll do some sit ups and arm things, as I have a thing with arms, too. :D
anyone else? anything to share? I'm down a couple lbs, but it could be from my SOTM leaving...

Yesterday I did a local walk for the American Heart Association. It was supposed to be four miles but was cut down to 2.2 due to heavy rain. It was down on the Cape in a nice part and so was very beautiful and enjoyable. I managed to raise $313 for the cause!

However, I also managed to consume some wine, boy was it good. :nod: It was really sunny in the afternoon so I walked around and took some pictures too. Tonite it's back to the gym!

[skcin]

I am still doing the gym. Did weights on Sat (ala David's recommendation) and holy cow was I sore! Felt good, though. I am slacking on abs, I always forget to do them until right after I eat (puke) or when I'm in bed for the night & don't want to get out of said warm bed & onto cold floor for crunches.

Meals - eh. I did well with points last week. Thurs was my birthday so I cheated a bit. The weekend was so-so - I wasn't strict, but I didn't gorge either. I had some self control. :nod: Back to counting today.

I will be weighing myself today at work, so here's hoping! I must have lost something - my watch is very loose all of a sudden. And of course, my wrists were a real probelm area for me :rolleyes: . I wish my ass would go down that fast.

[Sugar]

It was a nice weekend so my husband and I cleaned out the garage on Saturday (a workout--I assure you). We live on a little dead end street that ends at a creek, so we all took a walk along the creek on Sunday. And as of today I'm down a couple pounds!

Also this weekend I tried Dissention's snack suggestion of toasted pita bread spread with hummus and topped with chopped tomato and cucumber. It was lovely! So thanks, Diss!

[DrummerDeanna]

I am still doing the gym. Did weights on Sat (ala David's recommendation) and holy cow was I sore! Felt good, though.


Same here!!!

I can't BELIEVE how sore I am lol...I did an intense leg workout on Saturday - then ate a lot of protein...chicken etc....well not a lot - I ate good meals this weekend - meals in which all the food groups were represented lol....

Tonight I'm going to do just cardio - then tomorrow it'll be arms :D

David's recomendation better work....I don't wanna end up looking like Chyna ;)

[skcin]

Zero. Zip. No lost pounds this week. :( That's what I get for being a cheater.

I guess I'll use the old "but I'm gaining muscle..." :D

[DrummerDeanna]

Zero. Zip. No lost pounds this week. :( That's what I get for being a cheater.

I guess I'll use the old "but I'm gaining muscle..." :D


But that could totally be the case :nod: I stopped measuring myself in terms of weight lost and have been focusing more on lean body mass bmi or whatever - I don't know they measure that stuff at the gym - :D

[amber]

Same here!!!

I can't BELIEVE how sore I am lol...I did an intense leg workout on Saturday - then ate a lot of protein...chicken etc....well not a lot - I ate good meals this weekend - meals in which all the food groups were represented lol....

Tonight I'm going to do just cardio - then tomorrow it'll be arms :D

David's recomendation better work....I don't wanna end up looking like Chyna ;)
great! yay! And weights will work. They're a very important part of any workout routine. If your concerned about bulking and tightness - Yoga can help a lot with that. :D Yoga is a good part of any workout routine, as well. :nod: I mean, I always did weights. I'm kinda bulky anyway, but I liked it. It really does burn tons more calories.

[strandinthewind]

I was in Florida (Orlando over the weeked) with my brother at this convention. Let me just put it this way - I was wined and dined every MINUTE of the day and now feel porcine. So - back the gym TODAY!!!!!! :eek:

[DrummerDeanna]

great! yay! And weights will work. They're a very important part of any workout routine. If your concerned about bulking and tightness - Yoga can help a lot with that. :D Yoga is a good part of any workout routine, as well. :nod: I mean, I always did weights. I'm kinda bulky anyway, but I liked it. It really does burn tons more calories.


I do like Yoga - I haven't been in a while...but I keep meaning to go to Yoga classes :p

I am actually not too afraid of getting bulky - I'm actually really excited about this new way of doing things - I had really reached a plateau with my last workout regime - and this seems to have really kicked things into high gear...

And tonight? I can do MORE cardio becaue I know I don't have to do any weights afterward :blob1:

[skcin]

But that could totally be the case :nod: I stopped measuring myself in terms of weight lost and have been focusing more on lean body mass bmi or whatever - I don't know they measure that stuff at the gym - :D


I know, I used to measure inches at Curves - I really should start again.

I know it's working, I see my usual little signs (my watch is too big, muscles & blood vessels in my arms are more pronounced, my clothes are fitting better, etc.) But I was so excited when I got on the scale, sure that I had lost at least 2 or 3 pounds.

I will NOT get discouraged! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[skcin]

Did weights on lunch hour. I feel better already! :)

Cardio tomorrow...

[SuzeQuze]

How's everybody doing? I gotta tell ya, I am feeling great. :thumbsup: I think I'm going up on my weights again this week because I don't get sore at all anymore at this current weight. I feel like I look slimmer which I think is mainly due to posture and my chest getting a little poofed up, it makes the tummy look smaller. Also things are tighter and more toned. I'm taking today off but tomorrow I will be doing both cardio and weights. And you know, the physical changes aren't even as important as the mental ones because I feel so good and confident, it's awesome. :D

[skcin]

So-so. Keeping up with the gym, it's the eating that's posing a problem :laugh: . In general, I'm eating right, but 2-3 days a week I screw something up. I'm not inhaling candy & potato chips or anything, but I need to watch my portions better.

Haven't lost - but still haven't gained, either.

[amber]

Well, I've had beer two days in a row, so that's not good. :laugh: But, of course, I always exercise. I have to jump rope tonight, and tomorrow. Been doing weights. ok overall. Congrats, Suze!

[SuzeQuze]

Well, I've had beer two days in a row, so that's not good. :laugh: But, of course, I always exercise. I have to jump rope tonight, and tomorrow. Been doing weights. ok overall. Congrats, Suze!

Oops, did I leave out that I had beer last nite? :laugh: The worst thing about that is craving fatty foods the next day, which is today. But it's about balance, right? :D Mmm, subs...pizza...calzones...oh my! But tomorrow I'll be kicking my ass in the gym. :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

I'm really late to this thread, but I'll contribute what's been my fitness/rehabilitation routine!

First of all, I spend at least 15 minutes each day stretching. In addition I have a weekly schedule:

Sunday: 45 minutes or more spent on the treadmill

Monday:50 minutes time spent in pool doing aquatic therapy

Tuesday Two 15 minute walking sessions, either on land or on treadmill

Wednesday: 1 hour physical therapy

Thursday: An additional 15 minutes of stretching, and 1/2 hour of breathing exercises

Friday: 1 hour physical therapy

Saturday: 1/2 hour spent on stationary bike

I've managed to stick the above for about two months, except for a week or so when I was really sick. Per usual, I also make a conscious effort to eat healthily and proportionately.

Of course, all of that and I still don't gain any weight nor muscle. I figure I'll gain a whole bunch of weight all of a sudden once I get older. :rolleyes:

Wow, that's quite a schedule! Nice work. And you're right about the weight gain when you're older, it's just about guaranteed.

[DrummerDeanna]

Oops, did I leave out that I had beer last nite? :laugh: The worst thing about that is craving fatty foods the next day, which is today. But it's about balance, right? :D Mmm, subs...pizza...calzones...oh my! But tomorrow I'll be kicking my ass in the gym. :thumbsup:


:\ I had beer this weekend too....and it wasn't light!! :eek: :laugh:

But I think it's important to enjoy one's self....it's not as though a couple of beers will destroy you - especially if you're at least semi-active :nod:

I also slacked really badly at the gym last week :( - But I plan to get back on track this week...I went yesterday and did upper body - today I took my dog for a run/walk in the park - so tomorrow I'm hitting the gym again for a more intense cardio workout...:D

[skcin]

I love beer, I will never give it up - NEVAH! You can't make me!

OK, so I'm pretty well back on track, but can someone answer this: Is it better to focus on one part of the body when doing weights, or mix it up? I mean, should I go from biceps to quads to triceps to pecs to inner thighs etc. OR do all leg stuff, then all arm stuff?

Right now I do all legs/butt, then on to arms. Abs last.

[estranged4life]

I have been suffering major headaches that seem to never go completely away, So Deb will be asking my MD today what I should do :shrug:

[DrummerDeanna]

I love beer, I will never give it up - NEVAH! You can't make me!

OK, so I'm pretty well back on track, but can someone answer this: Is it better to focus on one part of the body when doing weights, or mix it up? I mean, should I go from biceps to quads to triceps to pecs to inner thighs etc. OR do all leg stuff, then all arm stuff?

Right now I do all legs/butt, then on to arms. Abs last.


I used to HATE beer - but I've definitely acquired a taste :nod:

ANyway - I also had the same question you had recently....right now I do all upper body one day then all lower the next...

BUT I never do like all biceps in a row - I usually do a set of biceps - then a set for something else - usually I do some supersets like that....

[DrummerDeanna]

I have been suffering major headaches that seem to never go completely away, So Deb will be asking my MD today what I should do :shrug:


BRIAN! If it's not one thing it's another huh? Man - I hope you get this stuff taken care of...do you even remember what it's like to he healthy anymore?

Sending good health thoughts your way....good luck :o

[amber]

I love beer, I will never give it up - NEVAH! You can't make me!

OK, so I'm pretty well back on track, but can someone answer this: Is it better to focus on one part of the body when doing weights, or mix it up? I mean, should I go from biceps to quads to triceps to pecs to inner thighs etc. OR do all leg stuff, then all arm stuff?

Right now I do all legs/butt, then on to arms. Abs last.
Mix it up. Unless you're one of those super weightlifter types, who lift for like, 2 hours, then mix it up. I do, like, situps, then arms, then squats, then butt, then calves, then back, then repeat 3 times each. Like that. I mean, your way is probably fine, too, though. I thought you meant at first you only did one muscle group per weight lifting day. :p You know, arms tues. Legs wed.
"I...can't read!!!!!" :laugh:

[estranged4life]

BRIAN! If it's not one thing it's another huh? Man - I hope you get this stuff taken care of...do you even remember what it's like to he healthy anymore?

Sending good health thoughts your way....good luck :o

I cannot really remember when I was 100% healthy for an extended period of time...Been a few years I know (I would guess pre-2001).

Thought maybe the anti-inflammatory med was causing the headaches but I havent taken 'em since they started, So who knows what is wrong now...Hell, Honestly I am somewhat scared to find out with lil' luck I have had as of late (I dont feel sorry for myself or do I feel depressed...I dont give up that easily!)

[DrummerDeanna]

I cannot really remember when I was 100% healthy for an extended period of time...Been a few years I know (I would guess pre-2001).

Thought maybe the anti-inflammatory med was causing the headaches but I havent taken 'em since they started, So who knows what is wrong now...Hell, Honestly I am somewhat scared to find out with lil' luck I have had as of late (I dont feel sorry for myself or do I feel depressed...I dont give up that easily!)


You don't strike me as someone who would give up on anything easily ;)

I wish you luck in finding out what's going on....hopefully it's not serious or rare or anything....

[skcin]

Mix it up. Unless you're one of those super weightlifter types, who lift for like, 2 hours, then mix it up. I do, like, situps, then arms, then squats, then butt, then calves, then back, then repeat 3 times each. Like that. I mean, your way is probably fine, too, though. I thought you meant at first you only did one muscle group per weight lifting day. :p You know, arms tues. Legs wed.
"I...can't read!!!!!" :laugh:


Hooked on phonics worked for me. :shrug: :laugh:

I do weights on the same day (2 days a week), but I usually do all legs first, then all arms. Mainly cuz that's the way the machines are grouped together. :nod:

[amber]

Hooked on phonics worked for me. :shrug: :laugh:

I do weights on the same day (2 days a week), but I usually do all legs first, then all arms. Mainly cuz that's the way the machines are grouped together. :nod:
yeah, that's the way I used to do. Now that I do them at home I do it the way I previously mentioned... :shrug:

[SuzeQuze]

Hooked on phonics worked for me. :shrug: :laugh:

I do weights on the same day (2 days a week), but I usually do all legs first, then all arms. Mainly cuz that's the way the machines are grouped together. :nod:

As long as you rest the muscles one day you can do them in any order you want to. I usually do everything one day, take the next off, then do them again. But I don't do any leg work besides all of my cardio which seems to be shaping them up quite nicely anyway. Lately I do biceps, shoulders then repeat that. Then I do triceps, then chest and back, then another shoulder exercise, then flies and lower-back, and last abs. But sometimes if I feel bored I mix it all up. For arms and shoulders I use dumbells and for chest and back I use machines. I went up again on my weights last time and still did not feel sore but it did feel like a good effort so I'm going to stay there for a bit.

This thread really does help me to keep motivated. :thumbsup:

[amber]

Doesn't anyone do calves? Shapely calves are very important.... :laugh:
You don't want them to be lopsidedly small with your thighs, do you? :eek:

[DrummerDeanna]

Doesn't anyone do calves? Shapely calves are very important.... :laugh:
You don't want them to be lopsidedly small with your thighs, do you? :eek:

I do calves :nod: I LOVE doing calves...that burn? LOVE it :nod:

[amber]

I do calves :nod: I LOVE doing calves...that burn? LOVE it :nod:
WHew! :laugh: I have this calf thing...

[DrummerDeanna]

WHew! :laugh: I have this calf thing...


lol...mine are okay -could be better - they used to be a lot better when I biked more....I wish I had my bike here I miss it terribly

[amber]

lol...mine are okay -could be better - they used to be a lot better when I biked more....I wish I had my bike here I miss it terribly
I love what jumping rope does to mine. I think my bike seat is too low, I just got it, my boss gave it too me. Anyway, all the burn is in my thighs.

[DrummerDeanna]

I love what jumping rope does to mine. I think my bike seat is too low, I just got it, my boss gave it too me. Anyway, all the burn is in my thighs.


My ass has been sore for the last three days - but I LOVE that soreness because I feel like my ass is finally on its way to greatness :laugh:

Tomorrow I'm doing another leg day...woo fun!

[amber]

My ass has been sore for the last three days - but I LOVE that soreness because I feel like my ass is finally on its way to greatness :laugh:

Tomorrow I'm doing another leg day...woo fun!
That's good. The ass is very important... :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

My calves are not an issue, they are toned from all the walking and the elliptical machine.

[amber]

My calves are not an issue, they are toned from all the walking and the elliptical machine.
That's weird, walking and elliptical don't get my calves nearly as pointy and bulgy as I want them.... :shrug: :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

That's weird, walking and elliptical don't get my calves nearly as pointy and bulgy as I want them.... :shrug: :laugh:

Um, you have a fixation. Nobody wants to build up calf muscles! :shrug: I don't know, mine look good to me. I think I'd rather shrink my thighs down then build up my calves.

[David]

My calves are not an issueYou should visit a veal factory!

[amber]

Um, you have a fixation. Nobody wants to build up calf muscles! :shrug: I don't know, mine look good to me. I think I'd rather shrink my thighs down then build up my calves.
Yeah, they do. Otherwise people wouldn't run. Runners calves look great! Sure, it's best to shrink your thighs down. But it's the very best to have nice calves and slim thighs!!! I'm sure your calves are fine, Suze. :)

[David]

I have been suffering major headaches that seem to never go completely away, So Deb will be asking my MD today what I should do :shrug:
Cluster headaches may be hereditary. Anyone in your family get them?

Or they could be a sign of stress. Doctors always tell you, "Get rid of the stress in your life & you'll be healthier." But how the hell does one get rid of the stress? Move to Antarctica & live off the fat of the land?

[amber]

Cluster headaches may be hereditary. Anyone in your family get them?

Or they could be a sign of stress. Doctors always tell you, "Get rid of the stress in your life & you'll be healthier." But how the hell does one get rid of the stress? Move to Antarctica & live off the fat of the land?
Yoga and excercise is how! :D I got headaches a lot when I was young. I started running and stuff, and then I didn't get them anymore.

[David]

Yoga and excercise is how! :D I got headaches a lot when I was young. I started running and stuff, and then I didn't get them anymore.
Hatha yoga is excellent for stress relief.

I don't do it, but that's just what I've heard.

sometimes, too, you can develop headaches out of nowhere as a food allergy. Allergies that come & go throughout adulthood are difficult to track.

[estranged4life]

Well yesterday I was sick all day with a bout of bronchitis, Which went from bad to worse last night when my temp spiked to 101.6...I was feeling as if I was a lobster in a pot of boiling water, Without actually being the lobster and without that damn pot/water.

My temp finally broke after 4AM, Which was a relief cause who wants to visit the Dr. with a fever/temp? I sure as hell dont...Knowing my luck Dr.Hamilton (aka "Doogie Howser") would've slapped my happy ass in the hospital and stuck me with the one nurse at the hospital I dread more than any...My wife!

Well, My Dr. appt. started alright, I told "Doogie" about my latest bout with bronchitis and he gave me a antihistamine (Norel SR) to help clear up my bronchitis and help me feel better, Plus a shot of some type of steroid in the booty to help me feel better since I am so congested...

The real fun was when "Doogie" went over the CT scan I had last Tuesday night for my ongoing headaches, Which Deb was told by the technicians was clear, Comes to find out another doctor found an "abnormal calcium deposit" in the right side of my brain! Ah great, First bronchitis now I have marbles in my f**kin' head :shrug:

The calcium deposit may not be anything major, but "Doogie" said it could also be something worse...He asked if I had a stroke because calcium deposits are a sure sign of a stroke, Which to my knowledge I have never had a stroke. So now "Doogie" is goin' to schedule me a visit with an neurologist to determine what exactly this "Abnormal Calcium Deposit" is, And to have a MRI to see a more detailed view inside of that large lump that is located a few feet above my ass known as my head

Ah, If I live to make 35 in a few days it will be a modern miracle :shrug:

Brian "Mom said I was hard headed...But sheesh, Marbles??? :shrug: " j.

[skcin]

Well yesterday I was sick all day with a bout of bronchitis, Which went from bad to worse last night when my temp spiked to 101.6...I was feeling as if I was a lobster in a pot of boiling water, Without actually being the lobster and without that damn pot/water.

My temp finally broke after 4AM, Which was a relief cause who wants to visit the Dr. with a fever/temp? I sure as hell dont...Knowing my luck Dr.Hamilton (aka "Doogie Howser") would've slapped my happy ass in the hospital and stuck me with the one nurse at the hospital I dread more than any...My wife!

Well, My Dr. appt. started alright, I told "Doogie" about my latest bout with bronchitis and he gave me a antihistamine (Norel SR) to help clear up my bronchitis and help me feel better, Plus a shot of some type of steroid in the booty to help me feel better since I am so congested...

The real fun was when "Doogie" went over the CT scan I had last Tuesday night for my ongoing headaches, Which Deb was told by the technicians was clear, Comes to find out another doctor found an "abnormal calcium deposit" in the right side of my brain! Ah great, First bronchitis now I have marbles in my f**kin' head :shrug:

The calcium deposit may not be anything major, but "Doogie" said it could also be something worse...He asked if I had a stroke because calcium deposits are a sure sign of a stroke, Which to my knowledge I have never had a stroke. So now "Doogie" is goin' to schedule me a visit with an neurologist to determine what exactly this "Abnormal Calcium Deposit" is, And to have a MRI to see a more detailed view inside of that large lump that is located a few feet above my ass known as my head

Ah, If I live to make 35 in a few days it will be a modern miracle :shrug:

Brian "Mom said I was hard headed...But sheesh, Marbles??? :shrug: " j.

Jeez, Bri, when it rains it pours. :( Hope the calcium turns out to be nothing, which is quite possible.
And I don't think my husband would want me as his nurse either :D .



Related to the diet/exercise thing - how does one go to Las Vegas for 3 days, do no exercise with the exception of walking around, eat & drink without counting calories, yet still manage to lose 3&1/2 pounds? Well, I don't know, but I did it. Of course, I probably lost all the muscle I'd gained over the past month or so, but who cares? :shrug: JK - I'm back in training this week.

I'm down a total of 6&1/2 pounds in about 6 weeks. :blob1:

[amber]

Jeez, Bri, when it rains it pours. :( Hope the calcium turns out to be nothing, which is quite possible.
And I don't think my husband would want me as his nurse either :D .



Related to the diet/exercise thing - how does one go to Las Vegas for 3 days, do no exercise with the exception of walking around, eat & drink without counting calories, yet still manage to lose 3&1/2 pounds? Well, I don't know, but I did it. Of course, I probably lost all the muscle I'd gained over the past month or so, but who cares? :shrug: JK - I'm back in training this week.

I'm down a total of 6&1/2 pounds in about 6 weeks. :blob1:
That's great! I thought you looked pretty good in Vegas. :shrug: From what you described, I expected you to be bigger... :laugh: But you looked pretty thin.
Brian, sorry about the marble. But it would be nice if that explained some of your health problems, on the other hand.

[DrummerDeanna]

That's great! I thought you looked pretty good in Vegas. :shrug: From what you described, I expected you to be bigger... :laugh: But you looked pretty thin.
Brian, sorry about the marble. But it would be nice if that explained some of your health problems, on the other hand.


Yeah! Right on Paula....I seem to have found the 3 1/2 pounds you lost in Vegas though :(

I am exercising - but my diet is still not so great - well it's fine - I just need to cut the bad snacks out :( I know I eat some really unhealthy things...I just LOVE the chocolate though...

Sigh - I have gained about 3 pounds in the last month - so now I'm going to seriously try to not eat crap.

[skcin]

I think that although there was a good bit of drinking (though not as much as I used to do) and eating, I was not gorging myself & I actually stopped eating when I felt full! :eek: A big deal for me, since I usually keep eating until I'm ready to burst.

[David]

I am exercising - but my diet is still not so great - well it's fine - I just need to cut the bad snacks out :( I know I eat some really unhealthy things...I just LOVE the chocolate though.The thing about food -- junk food, good food, any food -- is something they don't usually tell you: most people crave it as long as they eat it. But when they drop it from their diet, the craving dissipates until finally (days, weeks or months later), it disappears entirely.

(note: we're talking about "craving" here, not just "liking" or "enjoying")

[skcin]

The thing about food -- junk food, good food, any food -- is something they don't usually tell you: most people crave it as long as they eat it. But when they drop it from their diet, the craving dissipates until finally (days, weeks or months later), it disappears entirely.

(note: we're talking about "craving" here, not just "liking" or "enjoying")


ITA - this has happened to me. As a matter of fact, when I don't eat something for a long time (usually fried foods & junk) I actually feel ill when I eat it. :shrug:

[GypsySorcerer]

Ugh, diet and exercise. :laugh: Since I'm not in school anymore, maybe I'll actually eat more healthfully and with some kind of structure. I've been feeling rather portly lately, though I didn't binge as much as I thought I would in Vegas.

[David]

ITA - this has happened to me. As a matter of fact, when I don't eat something for a long time (usually fried foods & junk) I actually feel ill when I eat it. :shrug:Yeah, I had something for dinner last night that I haven't eaten in a long time. I thought I would "treat" myself. But when I ate it, I really didn't enjoy it anymore.

[DrummerDeanna]

The thing about food -- junk food, good food, any food -- is something they don't usually tell you: most people crave it as long as they eat it. But when they drop it from their diet, the craving dissipates until finally (days, weeks or months later), it disappears entirely.

(note: we're talking about "craving" here, not just "liking" or "enjoying")


Oh I know..I've been at that point before - it's just a matter of getting back there ya know?

Getting over the initial cravings - which seem, now, worse than they have EVER been....

I have bought some 100 calorie packs to try and wean myself off of junk food - it it SO hard this time around...but i know that once i get over that initial craving period I'll be fine :D

[SuzeQuze]

Jeez, Bri, when it rains it pours. :( Hope the calcium turns out to be nothing, which is quite possible.
And I don't think my husband would want me as his nurse either :D .



Related to the diet/exercise thing - how does one go to Las Vegas for 3 days, do no exercise with the exception of walking around, eat & drink without counting calories, yet still manage to lose 3&1/2 pounds? Well, I don't know, but I did it. Of course, I probably lost all the muscle I'd gained over the past month or so, but who cares? :shrug: JK - I'm back in training this week.

I'm down a total of 6&1/2 pounds in about 6 weeks. :blob1:

Paula, you look great, I thought you looked thin! I haven't gotten on a scale because I am afraid. BUT, My pants are still loose and I still feel pumped because, although I didn't lift any weights, I carted around enough luggage for a whole week!

[SuzeQuze]

Oh I know..I've been at that point before - it's just a matter of getting back there ya know?

Getting over the initial cravings - which seem, now, worse than they have EVER been....

I have bought some 100 calorie packs to try and wean myself off of junk food - it it SO hard this time around...but i know that once i get over that initial craving period I'll be fine :D

Are those at all satisfying? I've got to kick it myself again because in Vegas it's all about the buffets, as Pattie so eloquently said in another thread. :thumbsup:

[DrummerDeanna]

Are those at all satisfying? I've got to kick it myself again because in Vegas it's all about the buffets, as Pattie so eloquently said in another thread. :thumbsup:


They're okay..I just ate a pack of the orea 100 calorie packs..they're no Oreos..but they're okay....

Not as satisfying as, say, a big fat slab of yummy chocolate....but I'm SO freaked out that I am now 3 pounds heavier than the heaviest I've ever been - so I HAVE CUT THE CRAP OUT....:distress:

The minute my flat stomach starts to bulge even a little I FREAK OUT....I hate hving to watch what I eat :mad:

[strandinthewind]

After Vegas, I need to purge :eek:

[SuzeQuze]

They're okay..I just ate a pack of the orea 100 calorie packs..they're no Oreos..but they're okay....

Not as satisfying as, say, a big fat slab of yummy chocolate....but I'm SO freaked out that I am now 3 pounds heavier than the heaviest I've ever been - so I HAVE CUT THE CRAP OUT....:distress:

The minute my flat stomach starts to bulge even a little I FREAK OUT....I hate hving to watch what I eat :mad:

I hate it too. :nod: Make sure you eat those things you like, just in smaller portions. Denial is the river to a binge.

Those cookies can't last that long though, I know I would be hungry after like 1/2 hour! Stupid commercials make them look like they're chocolate mousse like in taste but I know better.

[estranged4life]

Jeez, Bri, when it rains it pours. :( Hope the calcium turns out to be nothing, which is quite possible.
And I don't think my husband would want me as his nurse either :D .

I'm down a total of 6&1/2 pounds in about 6 weeks. :blob1:

we'll find out sooner than later, have to schedule a visit to IHS this Friday to get a referral to the neurologist, So a MRI can be performed to see what exactly is this "abnormal calcifaction" in my "right temporal lobe".

Oh, And I have lost 18 lbs. since my Mother passed away...Can ya say stress related weight loss??

[SuzeQuze]

...Related to the diet/exercise thing - how does one go to Las Vegas for 3 days, do no exercise with the exception of walking around, eat & drink without counting calories, yet still manage to lose 3&1/2 pounds? Well, I don't know, but I did it. Of course, I probably lost all the muscle I'd gained over the past month or so, but who cares? :shrug: JK - I'm back in training this week.

I'm down a total of 6&1/2 pounds in about 6 weeks. :blob1:

I lost 1 1/2 lbs in Vegas. :shrug: So, the "secret" to losing weight = eat whatever you want + drink alcoholic beverages, preferably the sugary kind + STEVIE NICKS!! She's the top secret part of the equation that no one wanted to tell us about. :rolleyes: Seriously, how do you lose weight on this "diet"? Anyway, I'll take it, I would have been happy just to maintain after all of that deliciousness.

[strandinthewind]

I lost 1 1/2 lbs in Vegas. :shrug: So, the "secret" to losing weight = eat whatever you want + drink alcoholic beverages, preferably the sugary kind + STEVIE NICKS!! She's the top secret part of the equation that no one wanted to tell us about. :rolleyes: Seriously, how do you lose weight on this "diet"? Anyway, I'll take it, I would have been happy just to maintain after all of that deliciousness.

LOL - I actually lost a little there as well - how much do brain cells weigh :eek:

[amber]

LOL - I actually lost a little there as well - how much do brain cells weigh :eek:
Maybe you guys lost water weight cause it was hot? Not to DD you...I'm glad you guys lost weight. Not so glad that I found it....am really glad my full length mirror broke last week. :laugh: I didn't eat that much in Vegas, and I walked around and swam, too. But, no. Do tans weigh anything? Maybe that's it, I did get a tan....Or maybe Strands compliments swelled my head?

[WelshWitchPMD]

Are those at all satisfying? I've got to kick it myself again because in Vegas it's all about the buffets, as Pattie so eloquently said in another thread. :thumbsup:

The buffets are worth it IMHO! I drink about 2 pots full of coffee in the AM and it cost me about $6.00 to go to Starbucks early one AM. I did not even like the danish either. At least at the buffets you can try different things.
I too lost weight but I really did not eat the garbage that I do at home. I also walked about 3 or 4 miles a day. :shocked:

[SuzeQuze]

The buffets are worth it IMHO! I drink about 2 pots full of coffee in the AM and it cost me about $6.00 to go to Starbucks early one AM. I did not even like the danish either. At least at the buffets you can try different things.
I too lost weight but I really did not eat the garbage that I do at home. I also walked about 3 or 4 miles a day. :shocked:

They are so worth it, I loved them. The coffee at Paris was delicious! I didn't walk quite so much. I made it over to Caesar's, down to Paris, and that's it for walking. :lol: I was driven over to the Hard Rock, so spoiled. :D I was so surprised by parking out there, you don't pay anywhere! Here in Boston you'll pay about $24 usually. :eek:

[BTFLCHLD]

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[SuzeQuze]

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Is that real?

[BTFLCHLD]

hmmm...as far as i know....peeps can be way lazy so i dont doubt it :wavey:

[SuzeQuze]

hmmm...as far as i know....peeps can be way lazy so i dont doubt it :wavey:

It *looks* real. :nod: People can be way lazy. I'm kinda lazy but have learned to push myself cuz being too lazy makes you feel like poop. :lol:

[amber]

hmmm...as far as i know....peeps can be way lazy so i dont doubt it :wavey:
Well, we avoided the stairs like the plague in Vegas, so, I think it's real... :laugh: Uh...I'm sure all these people have bad knees, and stairs are very hard on your knees, don'tcha know. :D

[BTFLCHLD]

Well, we avoided the stairs like the plague in Vegas, so, I think it's real... :laugh: Uh...I'm sure all these people have bad knees, and stairs are very hard on your knees, don'tcha know. :D

i suppose...did you get a lot of "exercise" avoiding the porn handouts on the streets of vegas? dont tell me you accepted them all with a smile!?

[amber]

i suppose...did you get a lot of "exercise" avoiding the porn handouts on the streets of vegas? dont tell me you accepted them all with a smile!?
I wanted to take one with me as a souvenier (sp), but, uh, I didn't want anyone to see me doing so. :D
Yes, I got a lot of dodging, dance move practice avoiding them.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I wanted to take one with me as a souvenier (sp), but, uh, I didn't want anyone to see me doing so. :D
Yes, I got a lot of dodging, dance move practice avoiding them.

They only bother the men not women. But if you are with any guy they will try to hand it to them. Even underage guys and guys that have no interest at all if you know what I mean. ;)

[SuzeQuze]

They only bother the men not women. But if you are with any guy they will try to hand it to them. Even underage guys and guys that have no interest at all if you know what I mean. ;)

Seriously, one tried to hand one to me and I gave him a look like "are you f*cking kidding me?"

[amber]

They only bother the men not women. But if you are with any guy they will try to hand it to them. Even underage guys and guys that have no interest at all if you know what I mean. ;)
they tried to hand them to me, too. One lady was like "hey....HEY!!!....How long are you in town?" and then I didn't answer, and she was all "HOW LONG ARE YOU IN TOWN!!!" and then, Mariel, being nice, was all "just for tonight!" even though we were way down the street. Right after mariel said that, I yelled out "NONE OF YOUR F****NG BUSINESS!!!" Cause she was being really pushy, and she sounded really mad that I didn't answer her, and I hate that. Anyway, I can't figure out why she was asking me that, anyways... :confused:

[BTFLCHLD]

hellooooo...maybe she needed a new pony for her stable!? :lol:

[WelshWitchPMD]

they tried to hand them to me, too. One lady was like "hey....HEY!!!....How long are you in town?" and then I didn't answer, and she was all "HOW LONG ARE YOU IN TOWN!!!" and then, Mariel, being nice, was all "just for tonight!" even though we were way down the street. Right after mariel said that, I yelled out "NONE OF YOUR F****NG BUSINESS!!!" Cause she was being really pushy, and she sounded really mad that I didn't answer her, and I hate that. Anyway, I can't figure out why she was asking me that, anyways... :confused:


Yeah, there were others trying to sell tours and shows. They would ask 'how long are you in town?" I just ignore them. I blow right by them anyway! :laugh:

[amber]

hellooooo...maybe she needed a new pony for her stable!? :lol:
I was thinking that, but why me? Or maybe she just picks, like, every third girl who walks by... :laugh: I mean, I was pretty chubbed out, and I don't think I looked particularly "ho-ish" that day.... :confused: I certainly wasn't "hot" - she must have been hawking some low rent booty.... :lol: :lol:

[skcin]

How's everyone doing?

I'm down another 1.5 pounds, so it's a total of 8 pounds in about 2 months. Of course, this last loss is probably due to the fact that I was more hungover yesterday than I have been in years. :rolleyes: Whatever. I'll take it.

[sparky]

How's everyone doing?

I'm down another 1.5 pounds, so it's a total of 8 pounds in about 2 months. Of course, this last loss is probably due to the fact that I was more hungover yesterday than I have been in years. :rolleyes: Whatever. I'll take it.

Only swam once last week, but officially started pool season at home last night and that will make a big difference. I am working all summer at a University far from my house and am planning on getting a pool/gym pass for the season so I can work out here after the day is done and avoid the hideous rush hour traffic. It ought to be a good summer for being fit ! :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

this week. :thumbsup: My pants are baggy so I tried the ones at the bottom of my drawer, you know, the ones that are a size smaller :lol: and they fit! :woohoo: They were a bit tight but not too bad at all. So I'm kinda between sizes since those are slightly too small and my current size is too big. :rolleyes: But it's all good. I'm down 9 lbs since November. I guess this is really gradual, eh? :lol: I just wish my breasts would stop shrinking along with the other things! :shocked:

[skcin]

this week. :thumbsup: My pants are baggy so I tried the ones at the bottom of my drawer, you know, the ones that are a size smaller :lol: and they fit! :woohoo: They were a bit tight but not too bad at all. So I'm kinda between sizes since those are slightly too small and my current size is too big. :rolleyes: But it's all good. I'm down 9 lbs since November. I guess this is really gradual, eh? :lol: I just wish my breasts would stop shrinking along with the other things! :shocked:

Yeah, the boob shrinkage sucks big time! :mad:

:laugh: :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

Yeah, the boob shrinkage sucks big time! :mad:

:laugh: :laugh:

:lol: Congrats on your weight loss. :thumbsup: I'm going to the gym tonite, been getting more weight training in which probably has helped alot. Legs are slimming down. :woohoo:

[DrummerDeanna]

Well I just kicked up the gym going ....

Still at my chubbiest ever - but I'm trying not to freak about it too much :distress:

[SuzeQuze]

Well I just kicked up the gym going ....

Still at my chubbiest ever - but I'm trying not to freak about it too much :distress:

Yeah, screw it. I saw two people limping severely on my way to work today. Reminds me of how fortunate I am and how unimportant a few pounds are. My legs work. :cool:

[DrummerDeanna]

Yeah, screw it. I saw two people limping severely on my way to work today. Reminds me of how fortunate I am and how unimportant a few pounds are. My legs work. :cool:


:nod: That's what I'm trying to tell myself - other than a few extra pounds I'm healthy:D And they say it's better to be on the heavy side and fit than to be skinny and completely lethargic and unfit :D

I have great stamina when I work out - and am overall in pretty good shape - so I'm really trying not to obsess over the number on the scale :o

[estranged4life]

I get to spend tomorrow at the hospital to just get a referral so I can see a neurologist about this "abnormal calcification" in my "right temporal lobe" which was discovered on that recent Cat-Scan.

Hopefully this can shed some light on the downfall that has been my health this year.

[DrummerDeanna]

I get to spend tomorrow at the hospital to just get a referral so I can see a neurologist about this "abnormal calcification" in my "right temporal lobe" which was discovered on that recent Cat-Scan.

Hopefully this can shed some light on the downfall that has been my health this year.


I hope so Brian - I mean I hope you find some answers....it sucks to feel like crap and not know exactly why...

I really hope this leads to some answers for you :)

Good luck :D

[GypsySorcerer]

I get to spend tomorrow at the hospital to just get a referral so I can see a neurologist about this "abnormal calcification" in my "right temporal lobe" which was discovered on that recent Cat-Scan.

Hopefully this can shed some light on the downfall that has been my health this year.

Good luck, Brian. Hopefully, you'll be feeling better soon. :)

[SuzeQuze]

I get to spend tomorrow at the hospital to just get a referral so I can see a neurologist about this "abnormal calcification" in my "right temporal lobe" which was discovered on that recent Cat-Scan.

Hopefully this can shed some light on the downfall that has been my health this year.

Yes, good luck Brian, I hope that you find some answers too and get on the road to healthy. :angel:

[WelshWitchPMD]

I hope that you make out OK with all of your tests Brian.

[SuzeQuze]

Today I wore another pair of skinny jeans, I think I may get to go and buy some new stuff a size smaller, wahoo. Also, some good news for all, I read in O that this study showed participants lost about 15 lbs by just changing up their routine all the time. I don't mean exercise, or diet, I just mean their life's routine, just do different things and you'll lose weight. It sounds weird but maybe if you're more engaged you're less likely to over eat? :shrug: I don't know, but I thought it was interesting!

[amber]

Today I wore another pair of skinny jeans, I think I may get to go and buy some new stuff a size smaller, wahoo. Also, some good news for all, I read in O that this study showed participants lost about 15 lbs by just changing up their routine all the time. I don't mean exercise, or diet, I just mean their life's routine, just do different things and you'll lose weight. It sounds weird but maybe if you're more engaged you're less likely to over eat? :shrug: I don't know, but I thought it was interesting!
Congrats, Suze, that is awesome!!! I am, of course, appropriately jealous. :p :cool: Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

[estranged4life]

finally have everything in place to have a visit with a neurologist, And to have a MRI performed to find out what the deal that is going on in my head (Imagine having severe migraines everyday...That has been me for the past 2 weeks, And they are getting worse :shrug: ).

The Dr. I saw today just told me to "stay positive...That will help you until we can figure out what is causing the headaches and determine what the calcification actually is..."

Brian "Did I mention I STILL have a headache? It sucks ass, man" j.

[amber]

finally have everything in place to have a visit with a neurologist, And to have a MRI performed to find out what the deal that is going on in my head (Imagine having severe migraines everyday...That has been me for the past 2 weeks, And they are getting worse :shrug: ).

The Dr. I saw today just told me to "stay positive...That will help you until we can figure out what is causing the headaches and determine what the calcification actually is..."

Brian "Did I mention I STILL have a headache? It sucks ass, man" j.
Sorry, Brian. I can't imagine anything worse than having a migraine every day. Well, I suppose there is worse, but i would really hate that. So, um, couldn't the doctor give you anything for the pain of your migraines???
Good luck, dear, I feel relieved that someone might actually find out what's wrong...

[estranged4life]

Sorry, Brian. I can't imagine anything worse than having a migraine every day. Well, I suppose there is worse, but i would really hate that. So, um, couldn't the doctor give you anything for the pain of your migraines???
Good luck, dear, I feel relieved that someone might actually find out what's wrong...

I am taking the following meds for my headaches:

10mg Butalbital
100mg Propoxyphene (Dorvecet)
5mg Rizatriptan

The Dorvecet literally wiped me out Saturday, I slept off and on for 18 hours!!! I wasnt able to travel to lay flowers at my parents graves due to how ill I am feeling...My older brother Geary & older sister Lesa told me not to worry about it (Geary said "Mom & Dad arent goin' anywhere..." to which I replied dryly "I hope not, Or I may need to see a psych for my head next" ) and my relatives on my Father's side of the family told me to take care of myself and not to worry (Though I do worry).

What sucks is that the headaches have started to f**k with my vision, So I have an appt to see the Optometrist on June 9th...Man, I hope everything can be solved before July 17th, I so need to go on my yearly visit to Dallas to see a Fleetwood Mac related concert and hang with my fellow Ledgies.

[SuzeQuze]

I am taking the following meds for my headaches:

10mg Butalbital
100mg Propoxyphene (Dorvecet)
5mg Rizatriptan

The Dorvecet literally wiped me out Saturday, I slept off and on for 18 hours!!! I wasnt able to travel to lay flowers at my parents graves due to how ill I am feeling...My older brother Geary & older sister Lesa told me not to worry about it (Geary said "Mom & Dad arent goin' anywhere..." to which I replied dryly "I hope not, Or I may need to see a psych for my head next" ) and my relatives on my Father's side of the family told me to take care of myself and not to worry (Though I do worry).

What sucks is that the headaches have started to f**k with my vision, So I have an appt to see the Optometrist on June 9th...Man, I hope everything can be solved before July 17th, I so need to go on my yearly visit to Dallas to see a Fleetwood Mac related concert and hang with my fellow Ledgies.

When is your MRI? When I had one for my back and they found a big bulging disc it was oddly comforting to finally have proof of where the pain was coming from and that it wasn't all in my head! I hope they find the cause and a quick cure. :angel:

[SuzeQuze]

Yesterday I went shopping and had a slightly traumatic but funny experience. I pulled a size 10 pair of capris off of the rack and when I went to pull them on I could not get them past my knees. I thought the size had to be wrong or something. I just got down to this size so I was also scared maybe I wasn't as thin as I thought. Then I tried another color I had in the fitting room and it fit. Phew. The black ones were marked wrong! How could they do that to me! :lol:

[DrummerDeanna]

Yesterday I went shopping and had a slightly traumatic but funny experience. I pulled a size 10 pair of capris off of the rack and when I went to pull them on I could not get them past my knees. I thought the size had to be wrong or something. I just got down to this size so I was also scared maybe I wasn't as thin as I thought. Then I tried another color I had in the fitting room and it fit. Phew. The black ones were marked wrong! How could they do that to me! :lol:


OMG - I HATE that :laugh:

But good for you still fitting into the 10s ...that was me a year ago :( No longer sadly - I still sort of fit into some 10s but not comfortably :distress:

It's totally my fault though - and I'm not stressing about it any longer lol - I haven't been to the gym all week - and I'm fine with that - I'll be going this weekend....but the amazing thing is that right now? I'm happy and content with where I am :D

[amber]

Yesterday I went shopping and had a slightly traumatic but funny experience. I pulled a size 10 pair of capris off of the rack and when I went to pull them on I could not get them past my knees. I thought the size had to be wrong or something. I just got down to this size so I was also scared maybe I wasn't as thin as I thought. Then I tried another color I had in the fitting room and it fit. Phew. The black ones were marked wrong! How could they do that to me! :lol:
Yes, that's good Suze! :thumbsup: Close call! :laugh:

I, apparently, am getting fatter. Well, by apparently, I mean, that's what the scale says. :laugh: It's weird, cause I've been riding my bike a lot. :shrug: But, I have no full length mirror now, so...I'm only midly stressed about it. :D

[SuzeQuze]

Yes, that's good Suze! :thumbsup: Close call! :laugh:

I, apparently, am getting fatter. Well, by apparently, I mean, that's what the scale says. :laugh: It's weird, cause I've been riding my bike a lot. :shrug: But, I have no full length mirror now, so...I'm only midly stressed about it. :D

Awesome. The irony too is you can't lose weight until you can accept yourself as you are. Self acceptance rules, still working on it.

[amber]

Awesome. The irony too is you can't lose weight until you can accept yourself as you are. Self acceptance rules, still working on it.
Really? I've always lost weight best when I've said "I simply cannot accept this, I deserve to look way more fabulous than this!"
:laugh:
I see your point, though. That way may be better.... :p

[DrummerDeanna]

Really? I've always lost weight best when I've said "I simply cannot accept this, I deserve to look way more fabulous than this!"
:laugh:
I see your point, though. That way may be better.... :p


lol that's when I lose weight too - when I get to a point where I know I just look bad - and usually I feel even worse :)

Right now thougH? I'm having fun and don't jiggle too much when I run so I'm happy :laugh:

[amber]

Awww, I just walked out to go to work, and it looks like someone took my bike. :distress: :mad: Dang, I just got it. For free, but still. :sad:

[macfanken]

Does anyone play raquetball? I go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week and lift weights but I decided I needed something more so I started playing raquetball 2 or 3 days a week too. It's a great workout... I'm completely exhausted after an hour!

[DrummerDeanna]

Awww, I just walked out to go to work, and it looks like someone took my bike. :distress: :mad: Dang, I just got it. For free, but still. :sad:


Aww :distress: :mad: Amber, that SUCKS!!! That happened to me once too - with a free bike also - but it still SUCKS really bad. :mad:

[amber]

Aww :distress: :mad: Amber, that SUCKS!!! That happened to me once too - with a free bike also - but it still SUCKS really bad. :mad:
Yeah, I'm pretty mad, sad. The bad part is, I live around the back through 2 gates - like, you wouldn't know my yard was there, and you have to go to the back of the driveway, and through two gates to even see it. Kind of creeps me out. Quite a bit, in fact. I was totally using that bike, a lot, too. :mad: Great. Now I'm fat and I don't have a bike! :laugh:

[DrummerDeanna]

Yeah, I'm pretty mad, sad. The bad part is, I live around the back through 2 gates - like, you wouldn't know my yard was there, and you have to go to the back of the driveway, and through two gates to even see it. Kind of creeps me out. Quite a bit, in fact. I was totally using that bike, a lot, too. :mad: Great. Now I'm fat and I don't have a bike! :laugh:


That is creepy - and again, a lot like what happened to me. I was totally creeped out because I was home when it was stolen - I didn't even realize thieves were feverishly working away cutting my bike lock etc :mad:

Stupid thieves. That really pisses me off....did you call the cops or are you even going to bother? I say that because they usually don't do a damn thing about bike thefts...

[amber]

That is creepy - and again, a lot like what happened to me. I was totally creeped out because I was home when it was stolen - I didn't even realize thieves were feverishly working away cutting my bike lock etc :mad:

Stupid thieves. That really pisses me off....did you call the cops or are you even going to bother? I say that because they usually don't do a damn thing about bike thefts...
No - I didn't even know the serial number. I'll just check the pawn shop up the street from my house. :rolleyes: :laugh: Yeah, here in Oakland, bike theft isn't a real priority for police. Probably most places it isn't.

[seeker007nmss]

No - I didn't even know the serial number. I'll just check the pawn shop up the street from my house. :rolleyes: :laugh: Yeah, here in Oakland, bike theft isn't a real priority for police. Probably most places it isn't.

Sorry about that amber. I had my car stolen once. Not much fun. :mad:

[amber]

Sorry about that amber. I had my car stolen once. Not much fun. :mad:
Thanks. :xoxo: yeah, a car would be worse. I was getting so spoiled with that bike, it was great - I could do all my stuff faster, and go farther than when walking or blading. Plus use it for exercise, too. :( oh, well.

[SuzeQuze]

Thanks. :xoxo: yeah, a car would be worse. I was getting so spoiled with that bike, it was great - I could do all my stuff faster, and go farther than when walking or blading. Plus use it for exercise, too. :( oh, well.

Stupid bastards. :mad: