SDN Weight Watchers, Thread the Second

Lord Zentei · Post by **Lord Zentei** » 2006-03-13 01:36pm

Flakin wrote:She just isn't interested. Although she has talked about joining the gym next to the hospital where she works as it's highly subsidised.

Perhaps if you joined that gym next to the hospital instead of your usual one, it might be a solution. Of course, you would have to take a bit of a detour, but still, it might be a good compromise.

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-03-13 02:53pm

Lord Zentei wrote:
Flakin wrote:She just isn't interested. Although she has talked about joining the gym next to the hospital where she works as it's highly subsidised.
Perhaps if you joined that gym next to the hospital instead of your usual one, it might be a solution. Of course, you would have to take a bit of a detour, but still, it might be a good compromise.

And imagine how impressed she would be if you made such a gesture?

Flakin · Post by **Flakin** » 2006-03-13 03:33pm

Yeah, hadn't thought of that. It is a good 25 miles from my work though

. But I could stil join up because it is a low cost gym, and try and bail from work every so often. The working hours are a bear as well - I'm normally 7am -7pm and she bolts from her office at 5. But still, it is about making compromises. I'll see what I can do. Thanks guys.

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-03-13 06:21pm

Flakin wrote:Yeah, hadn't thought of that. It is a good 25 miles from my work though . But I could stil join up because it is a low cost gym, and try and bail from work every so often. The working hours are a bear as well - I'm normally 7am -7pm and she bolts from her office at 5. But still, it is about making compromises. I'll see what I can do. Thanks guys.

Good luck and keep us posted on what happens. I want to see an update of that sig graphic in a positive direction again real soon!

mjn6172 · Post by **mjn6172** » 2006-03-20 10:47am

I did my weekly weigh-in this morning. I was a little worried, since I had last week off and spent it visiting various relatives, so I wasn't as good with my diet as I usually am. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw that, for the first time since High School, I am now under 200 pounds. I'm still somewhat in shock, but it feels really good to be making progress

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-03-20 12:17pm

mjn6172 wrote:I did my weekly weigh-in this morning. I was a little worried, since I had last week off and spent it visiting various relatives, so I wasn't as good with my diet as I usually am. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw that, for the first time since High School, I am now under 200 pounds. I'm still somewhat in shock, but it feels really good to be making progress

Well done that man! It's always nice to break a milestone weight, and even better when it is unexpected! However, you should stick to your diet for better results, as I am sure you know.

Sadly I put on two or three pounds over the past few days since I have been entertaining a visiting friend and thus pigging out/drinking/not gyming. However, I was back in the gym today and back on the diet - yummy chicken and rice and lettuce for tea.

TheBlackCat · Post by **TheBlackCat** » 2006-04-03 03:19pm

Last semester I lost 40 lbs (30 fat pounds) in under 2 months, putting me right at my ideal weight for the first time in as long as I can remember. My weight seems to have stabalized there, it hasn't changed in the 4 months since then (besides + or - 2 pound fluctuations). All I did was do all my own cooking (except for a treat once every few weeks), stopped drinking soda, and walked instead of taking the bus or elevator whenever possible.

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-04-04 03:19am

I went down to 148lb last week, but several days pigging out at my parents has put me back up to 151lb. But this is just a temp. blip - I go back to my place later on today where I will be back on the regiem..

The Spartan · Post by **The Spartan** » 2006-04-04 09:32pm

Just stopping in. I know I haven't posted in a while (I'll do that tomorrow, I'll do that tomorrow...) but I'm not off the wagon.

I haven't checked my weight in a while, I've just been going to the gym. Even if my weight hasn't been going down, I haven't really noticed any change in my body(though it could be happening gradually enough that I don't notice).

I have however been working really well at the gym and my lifts and cardio are improving so there's some positive.

Tinkerbell · Post by **Tinkerbell** » 2006-04-04 11:50pm

I think I've posted in this maybe 3 times, if that, but still.

I joined a gym by my house. I try to go every day, but it ends up just being a few times a week. I've gotten better at finding foods that I can eat a lot of that are good for me (I

fruit salad!). And now I actually have a sex life as well (don't laugh! sex is a lot of work!).

The biggest bitch? I have zero access to a scale. I know that a month ago I was around 150, but I have no idea about now. It sucks sooo bad because it would be an awesome motivator to actually see numbers moving.

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-04-05 05:20am

1) Don't worry about not going gym every day. Your body needs suitable time to recover from all the exercise you do - particually at first. Even if you're 'just' doing cardio, your body will still need time to rest after all the effort. 3-4 times a week at the gym is a more realistic goal.

2) Scales are a MUST! Honestly, you really should get some because it's very hard to see any real difference with your own eyes [even though you will be looking better] the scales are the key to seeing the actual 'small' changes. It's a great feeling when you have lost 1lb in a few days!

theski · Post by **theski** » 2006-04-05 08:33am

Tinkerbell wrote:I think I've posted in this maybe 3 times, if that, but still.

I joined a gym by my house. I try to go every day, but it ends up just being a few times a week. I've gotten better at finding foods that I can eat a lot of that are good for me (I fruit salad!). And now I actually have a sex life as well (don't laugh! sex is a lot of work!).

The biggest bitch? I have zero access to a scale. I know that a month ago I was around 150, but I have no idea about now. It sucks sooo bad because it would be an awesome motivator to actually see numbers moving.

Tinker.. most gyms will have a scale if you ask them.. at least they should..

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-06 04:47pm

Just got my brand spanking new treadmill today and used it for 40 minutes, I feel so great now! It's crazy how good I feel after walking on it

I'm in love!!

That is all

PainRack · Post by **PainRack** » 2006-04-07 01:11pm

Does anyone have any good websites or info about stretching exercises?

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-07 03:04pm

Just finished an hour of good walking on my new treadmill again today and I feel awesome again! I love this thing

Painrack My doc gave me good exercises for my back, what kind of exercises are you looking for? Only thing I can do to help you with the vague question is to show you to the google results...

Stretching Exercises

Hope that helps ya.

theski · Post by **theski** » 2006-04-07 03:18pm

Mrs Kendall wrote:Just finished an hour of good walking on my new treadmill again today and I feel awesome again! I love this thing

Painrack My doc gave me good exercises for my back, what kind of exercises are you looking for? Only thing I can do to help you with the vague question is to show you to the google results...

Stretching Exercises

Hope that helps ya.

Mrs K.. what brand Tread did you get.. ??

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-07 03:48pm

theski wrote:
Mrs K.. what brand Tread did you get.. ??

THIS ONE

Yeah, that one

It's really nice IMO

Edit: Of course I didn't pay that much for it. I got it on sale

theski · Post by **theski** » 2006-04-07 03:51pm

Mrs Kendall wrote:
theski wrote:
Mrs K.. what brand Tread did you get.. ??
THIS ONE

Yeah, that one
It's really nice IMO

Edit: Of course I didn't pay that much for it. I got it on sale

Very nice.. I just started back at the Gym here.. They have all lifesystems Treds.. working up to 4incline 4 speed for walking

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-07 04:02pm

Geezus! For me a speed of 4 is gonna be crazy, although I did make it up to 3 today and it's only the second day. I won't dare try the incline until I'm more comfy with it though.

Good job, keep on going, keep that motivation.

theski · Post by **theski** » 2006-04-07 04:06pm

Mrs Kendall wrote:Geezus! For me a speed of 4 is gonna be crazy, although I did make it up to 3 today and it's only the second day. I won't dare try the incline until I'm more comfy with it though.

Good job, keep on going, keep that motivation.

You too.. Load that MP3 with upbeat music and zone out

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-07 04:39pm

I don't have an MP3 but I am gonna get some new comfy earphones for my discman and use that, at least when I can't blast my music on my stereo of course

Yeah it is in the plan, I just have to exercise when the kids are not at home to be able to do that since I have to be available in case they get hurt or something.

I was thinking I would do it after they go to bed at night but I know that's a bad idea since exercising gives you energy and it would prevent me from sleeping. So, I'm just gonna have to do it when the kids are in school and daycare.

But yeah, the idea about listening to upbeat music is a good one and I was planning on doing it in the near future

Thanks though

Ubiquitous · Post by **Ubiquitous** » 2006-04-07 06:54pm

Glad that you like the Treadmill Mrs. K! I am sure it will make a lot of difference as well [walking + running is damm hard after a while] - keep up the good work!

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-07 08:49pm

Thanks Dood!!

PainRack · Post by **PainRack** » 2006-04-09 07:37am

Mrs Kendall wrote:Just finished an hour of good walking on my new treadmill again today and I feel awesome again! I love this thing

Painrack My doc gave me good exercises for my back, what kind of exercises are you looking for? Only thing I can do to help you with the vague question is to show you to the google results...

Stretching Exercises

Hope that helps ya.

Yeah..... I know its a bit vague but I'm looking to improve my flexibility and I just got bored with the standard stretching. So, I was just wondering whether anyone here has been doing their own stretching exercises and hoping to learn from you all.

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2006-04-09 09:28am

Ok, well there should be many links to many different stretches in the google results I linked to. If not, sorry I didn't help ya.

Myself, I don't do any stretching other than stretching over my exercise ball for my back health, but I only do it because I have degenerative disc disease, and I don't even do it as often as I should

So I'm not really one to ask. That's why I'll leave it at this and let others answer you