Anyone here trying to get in shape for the summer?

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Writer2Be2007		#61	[-]
Posts: 524 (05/31/08 9:21 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I hope you'll be feeling better really soon Petey! Love always, Cheri
Writer2Be2007		#62	[-]
Posts: 525 (05/31/08 9:23 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Nora, I think I have even heard that Crystal light is bad for you in some sense. Everything is bad for you one way or another, including water whether it be bottled or tap. Our tap water has radon or radium in it.
Writer2Be2007		#63	[-]
Posts: 540 (06/21/08 6:25 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have to say that anyone wanting to exercise should look at this website I am now a member of. www.dance.net The Ballet section is beautiful. All these devoted dancers encouraging others to dance is just beautiful. I find it very inspiring. I had to work retail today and I talk to beautiful lady that was buying flower for her granddaughter that was in dance recital. I 'oooheed and ahhhheeed' and told her I was a dancer before for 13 years. She told me this one studio is open again and I called them when I got off retail job and left message. I want to take ballet again so badly, even though my knees are bad. I still have my pointe shoes that I bought for Christmas one year as a present to myself. I get in them occasionally, however, standing on my toes hurts excruciatingly now that I'm 100 pounds heavier than I was when I took pointe in the past. I want to start dancing again because it is great exercise, although those mirrors are torture. If this doesn't inspire you, I don't know what will This is my favorite ballerina.... Ms. Paloma Herrera http://www.dance.net/topic/7008418/1/Ballet-Photos-Misc/For-Ballet_Flower-Paloma-Herrera.html&replies=11 It's on the website that I'm part of. You can see all the comments as well from the members of the board. Oooh it's just so beautiful. Happy dancing and exercising to everyone! HUGS to you all. Love always, Cheri P.S. If you want a good laugh though, go to the "Adults, 30 something, and look for the post about 'breeding' gets harder after 30." Yeah, it's definitely interesting and they rip into that girl (so I thought anyway) that posted it. She's referring to having children when she uses the word, 'breeding.' LOL! It's a woman with man anatomy! Here is the post and it now gets really interesting. OMG I laughed so hard one night I about died!!!!!!!! Tonight's posts are much better though. Yeah anyway you have to read it to believe it! http://www.dance.net/topic/7296333/1/30-Something/Anyone-else-feel-like-breeding-just-gets-harder-at-30.html&replies=12
PeterTorksgal1970		#64	[-]
Posts: 178 (06/22/08 12:51 AM) stitchy woman Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have started Wednesday to do some workout dvd's, I have two of them one is 15 minute workout for dummies that has some weight training with hand weights for the bi-ceps and the tri-ceps and hips,buns and others but i say bleep yours lady at her idea of doing leg work. I can't balance on my legs and ankles. The other one is Jan Voights great weighted work out which I can not really do since my gross motor skills for balancing are bad. Anyone have any ideas for toning the hips? Karen "That until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things,he will never,himself,no peace." Albert Schweitzer On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the door. It rolled in the garden, And under a bush, And then my poor meatball, Was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty As tasty could be, And then the next summer, It grew into a tree. The tree was all covered, All covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, And tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti, All covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball, Whenever you sneeze.
NoraLou		#65	[-]
Posts: 9352 (06/22/08 1:07 AM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Karen, do you have access to a pool? There are some good leg/hip toning exercises you can do with a noodle in the pool. Also, the water helps you with balance and you can hold on to the side of the pool for support. Otherwise, good old-fashioned leg lifts!
The Big Dogma		#66	[-]
Posts: 712 (06/22/08 5:05 AM) GOMOTB Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ray is right about watching what you eat. That, plus exercise beats any fad diet out there. Many fad diest hel you lose weight....from your wallet in most cases I started working out again simply because I want to get off my Blood pressure meds. I was fine till they changed my meds but this one caused me to pack on some weight...fast. Kinda defeated the purpose of BP meds in my opinion. Oh I am back at it and can jog a little again but now I've got some problems now with my lower back and right hip so I am also in constant pain and of course the Army aint the greatest for finding the cause of it. They rather feed you more drugs and send you home. Here in Korea, what you eat, watches you! At least till they get it into the pot! LOL *"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how* the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt..."Citizenship in a Republic," Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910 "They call me the Bandit without any Pants." BD the GOMOTB(Grumpy Old Man of the Board.....Yeah thats me! whatcha gonna do about it?) "Weasles! They're not just for breakfast anymore!"
Jonesounds		#67	[-]
Posts: 25948 (06/22/08 9:17 AM) Maharishi of Music Chopped Liver Magnum, PA Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I walk every other day and that's enough exercise. About 3 miles. Gets the heartrate up,burns calories etc. That's all we really need,besides toning if that is wanted. Personal trainers are just for people that don't know how to do things themselves and must be lead by the hand.
rvm67		#68	[-]
Posts: 3274 (06/22/08 11:38 AM) FVB Video Sleuth Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I've been blessed with having 3 children and LOOSING weight instead of gaining it over the years. I agree with those who say just eat sensibly and stay active. Just count the calories is all. Too many calories turn into too much fat. I also agree with drinking lots of water....couple years back I was sick with flu and got quite dehydrated, ended up in the hosp for a day or two 2 yrs in a row! I was also low on potassium and they told me bananas are an excellent source of that. So I eat bananas regularly. Nowadays my 5'4" frame weighs about 115 and I wear size 5/6. But my bottom is a little bigger than up on top ahem....... Rachael
DavidForever		#69	[-]
Posts: 5917 (06/22/08 12:45 PM) FVB Chopped Liver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I need to lose weight before next March. I could stand to lose up to 70 lbs. 50 would be great. I might be able to manage 30. Sally B.
Mare55		#70	[-]
Posts: 551 (06/24/08 6:23 PM) Whoosie Finder Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I finally lost about 4 pounds since I started this thread. It took forever! I need to lose about 25 more but I guess I have to be patient. I was always able to do it with diet alone but no more since good old menopause came along! Now I am going to a gym 3 days a week and using the treadmills, bikes and weight machines. I tried the elliptical and I can't do it!! I have tried about 3 times and I can't get past 3 or 4 minutes. I feel like my heart is going to explode! So I decided to keep my heart and do other things! On the days I don't go to the gym I am doing exercises on TV and using our treadmill at home. When we joined the gym (my friend JoAnn ans I) they gave you one free session with a personal trainer. Mine said that exercise is 20 percent of weight loss and diet is 80 percent. I hope I can continue to do this and not blow it!!
NoraLou		#71	[-]
Posts: 9385 (06/24/08 6:46 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I know what you mean about the elliptical trainer, Mare. When I first started using it, I could only do it for about 10 minutes. Now I'm up to 40-45 but it took me a looonnggg time to get there! Congrats on using the 4 lbs! A lot of the women I teach say when they first start exercising, they don't lose the pounds but their clothes start feeling looser.
aspiemonkeediva		#72	[-]
Posts: 226 (06/24/08 7:04 PM) Star Collector Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I lost 2 pounds.
NoraLou		#73	[-]
Posts: 9388 (06/24/08 7:12 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Good for you, Natalie!
PeterTorksgal1970		#74	[-]
Posts: 191 (06/25/08 1:10 AM) stitchy woman Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I am toning up a bit myself and working out at least 20 minutes a night with my dvd's. Nora I don't have a pool nearby to try that so I am riding my bike to work everyday. I think that's supposed to help with toning up the hips. Karen "That until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things,he will never,himself,no peace." Albert Schweitzer On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the door. It rolled in the garden, And under a bush, And then my poor meatball, Was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty As tasty could be, And then the next summer, It grew into a tree. The tree was all covered, All covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, And tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti, All covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball, Whenever you sneeze.
Mare55		#75	[-]
Posts: 552 (06/25/08 5:32 AM) Whoosie Finder Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Karen, keep it up! If you do something every night you should see results especially if you ride your bike a lot! Now if only I would take my own advice!
jillys2		#76	[-]
Posts: 977 (06/25/08 8:57 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Karen, riding a bike is great for the hips. Also, I find walking at a brisk pace, either outside or on the treadmill, is another good one for the hips. Pilates is another one. Jill
monkeemaniac		#77	[-]
Posts: 1089 (06/25/08 3:50 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well, since I first posted in this thread I've gotten nothing accomplished . I've been working a lot and have been extremely stressed out, and that completely killed my motivation. And, the more stressed I am, the more dependent I think I am on soda - my one true vice. It's self-butt-kicking time again though. I finally heard from our local YMCA (a whopping five minute walk from my house!) and may be able to get a membership for a reduced price (since I am also flat broke - hence the stress!). I don't know how much the reduced price will be, and considering my lack of money anyway it'll still be tough, but I need to become healthier! I was on the right track for a while, then I fell off. It's time to REALLY get into it! The payoff will be better than anything else! Merry
Mare55		#78	[-]
Posts: 554 (06/25/08 9:10 PM) Whoosie Finder Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	NoraLou wrote: I know what you mean about the elliptical trainer, Mare. When I first started using it, I could only do it for about 10 minutes. Now I'm up to 40-45 but it took me a looonnggg time to get there! Congrats on using the 4 lbs! A lot of the women I teach say when they first start exercising, they don't lose the pounds but their clothes start feeling looser. Thanks, Nora! I think I will try the elliptical again soon. Maybe if I get into better shape it will be easier. I guess I am a little afraid of it because it made me feel awful. My son is such a cheerleader for me. It's kind of cute! He told me not to give up. He said you have your age and sex working against you but keep on going! The wisdom of a 19 year old!
PeterTorksgal1970		#79	[-]
Posts: 212 (07/01/08 7:27 PM) stitchy woman Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I am down to 251 from last night and a couple of days ago I was at 254 and last week I was at 256. I forgot to add that I am slimming down and starting to tone up too. Karen "That until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things,he will never,himself,no peace." Albert Schweitzer On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the door. It rolled in the garden, And under a bush, And then my poor meatball, Was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty As tasty could be, And then the next summer, It grew into a tree. The tree was all covered, All covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, And tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti, All covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball, Whenever you sneeze.
Mare55		#80	[-]
Posts: 567 (07/01/08 9:28 PM) Whoosie Finder Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	It's really exciting and motivating when you finally start to really lose. I spent a month working out and tried to cut down on my eating but didn't lost a thing. All of a sudden I have lost 6 lbs.! Karen, stay motivated. You are doing great!