An inconvenient truth. - Page 2

estranged4life · #16 06-21-2006, 03:32 PM

the heaviest weight in my life, 247lbs (But I am 6'-2").

Had a doctor's appt. today about other health issues and my Dr. recommends that I need to lose a few pounds, So I am going to cut back on the lil' sweet stuff that I eat now (Not a candy/sweet freak...Nor do I like chocolate) and drink more water.

As soon as the weather becomes reasonable (Whenever it is finally no longer 100+ degrees) & I get my ongoing headaches minimized I will start my long walking exercise up once again (Used to average nearly 5 miles a day).

cliffdweller · #17 06-21-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

But backfat? Ugh.

Yes backfat, the most hated of all fats. I'm telling you, aerobic exercise is where it's at. That back fat will melt away. I've been doing a lot of step aerobics with weights lately and I've noticed a HUGE difference fast. I bet I've lost 10-15 lbs, I don't know for sure because I don't own a scale either, but I'm wearing jeans today that I haven't been able to fit into for a year and they're loose! I have to say, I'm overjoyed.

gldstwmn · #18 06-21-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Anyone else battling these issues??

Every day. So I try to be as active as possible. I bike daily around the lake by my house. It does so much for me, exercising and being by the water. I also just bought some free weights and am using them regularly. Like Stevie says, I'm doing the best I can.

DrummerDeanna · #19 06-21-2006, 03:41 PM

I'm not doing the best I can - I guess that's my problem. But I feel good that at least I know there is a problem - I even know how to go about battling it - it's just the implementation that's getting me

Backfat. HATE the backfat. That was another blow to the ego - the first time I saw/and then the first time I felt backfat

I'm really wanting to get back on track in Colorado - it helps that there are tons of amazing bike trails! Rochester has got the be the most bike undfriendly place I've EVER seen - I haven't ridden once since I moved here

cliffdweller · #20 06-21-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I'm not doing the best I can - I guess that's my problem. But I feel good that at least I know there is a problem - I even know how to go about battling it - it's just the implementation that's getting me

Backfat. HATE the backfat. That was another blow to the ego - the first time I saw/and then the first time I felt backfat

I'm really wanting to get back on track in Colorado - it helps that there are tons of amazing bike trails! Rochester has got the be the most bike undfriendly place I've EVER seen - I haven't ridden once since I moved here

It sounds like you are really unhappy there

. I'm glad you'll be moving to a place that makes you happy. When you're happy and have a positive attitude, getting into an exercise regimen is easier and then the regimen perpetuates more of a positive attitude. It's a win/win situation (oh no, I used a hated overused phrase!)

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gldstwmn · #21 06-21-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

drink more water.

I will start my long walking exercise up once again (Used to average nearly 5 miles a day).

These two things are the best for anyone. I drink lots of water. I also drink a lot of mineral water (San Pellegrino) that I buy by the case at Costco. I swear it has healing powers.

gldstwmn · #22 06-21-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I'm really wanting to get back on track in Colorado - it helps that there are tons of amazing bike trails!

Are you moving here?

DrummerDeanna · #23 06-21-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffdweller

It sounds like you are really unhappy there

. I'm glad you'll be moving to a place that makes you happy. When you're happy and have a positive attitude, getting into an exercise regimen is easier and then the regimen perpetuates more of a positive attitude. It's a win/win situation (oh no, I used a hated overused phrase!)

.

Yeah - sadly I've been very unhappin in Rochester. It's just so foreign from all I ever knew.

I feel like the end quote from Wizard of Oz - something about if you don't find what you're looking for maybe it wasn't lost at all - but in your own backyard or something...lol - I'm too lazy to look up the actual quote...

But I'm so excited to be getting back to the West...I feel like I'm going home

DrummerDeanna · #24 06-21-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Are you moving here?

Are you in Colorado?

Yes - I'm moving to the NOrthern end of the state next week - I'm beyond excited.

gldstwmn · #25 06-21-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Are you in Colorado?

Yes - I'm moving to the NOrthern end of the state next week - I'm beyond excited.

I'm in Denver. Your family is in New Mexico, right? It will be nice for you to be so close to them.

DrummerDeanna · #26 06-21-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I'm in Denver. Your family is in New Mexico, right? It will be nice for you to be so close to them.

Yes, they're in New Mexico - and I'm so excited to be so close to home without actually BEING in NM

Well - we'll be neighbors - I'll be in Greeley (no comments on the smell

)

And - water - I try to drink lots of that during the day - I always keep a bottle on my desk - that's one thing I know I'm doing right - that and not drinking soda or juice (I'm sort of lying - I usually have a diet soda with lunch - but that's still calorie-free).

gldstwmn · #27 06-21-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Yes, they're in New Mexico - and I'm so excited to be so close to home without actually BEING in NM

Well - we'll be neighbors - I'll be in Greeley (no comments on the smell

)

Darn! That's the best joke I can make about that town.

Our weather is really nice today, 76 and a light breeze. Will you still be working for NPR?

DrummerDeanna · #28 06-21-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Darn! That's the best joke I can make about that town.

Our weather is really nice today, 76 and a light breeze. Will you still be working for NPR?

What's funny is I've heard that from a lot of people - then when I got there to check out the station - I stepped out of the car and just started laughing - it did, indeed, smell like cows.

Anyway - yes, I will still be working for an NPR station, KUNC in Greeley - which does reach parts of Denver I believe. I can't wait to get back to a place with low humidity - other than my weight - my skin has really taken a beating out here ...I've never had such an oil problem in my life

DavidMn · #29 06-21-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Are you in Colorado?

Yes - I'm moving to the NOrthern end of the state next week - I'm beyond excited.

Hope your move goes well.

estranged4life · #30 06-21-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

These two things are the best for anyone. I drink lots of water. I also drink a lot of mineral water (San Pellegrino) that I buy by the case at Costco. I swear it has healing powers.

the best water we drink is the tap water. If you fill a bottle with the tap water (Add ice) and let it sit in the frig for an hour it is the best tasting water you'll have ever drunk.

As for all the mention of Colorado, I hope to visit Denver yet again to do some snooping around...Lot of family secrets exist in Denver.