Posts by julielet

Count me in, I do pushups pretty regularly, but this will help me get my form down as well. Great for the upper body!!!  Will start tonight.

The recipe is on the side of the wheat flour box. It is Hudson Mill Whole wheat Graham Flour. I am going to try the recipe tomorrow, will let you know how they come out. There isn't any yeast in this so I should be ok using my no-salt.

as for no salt bread recipes, I still haven't found any, but ezekial makes a low sodium bread that actually lists sodium as "0" Mg, it isn't too bad as toast, noit quite cardboard. Ha Ha

Thank you for the input.

Shannon, Still checking this post and saying prayers. I am so glad you and Dave took some time for you. Praying for answers.

Starkist has a Very Low Sodium Tuna that I use, only 35mg per serving. 2.5 servings per can. I also use Mrs Dash brand and NO Salt brand for flavor. Garlic powder is good too for flavoring. I stay away from processed foods completely , cooking myself and have been able to lose 28 lbs and several inches since Feb. ( I also weight train so it isn't just diet) 

I use the stairmill only AFTER my weight training. Level 6-8 skipping a step and NOT holding on. Just using the rails for balance not leaning. Basically it just keeps me limber enough to drive home. But as floggingsully said what is your goal?

Thanks Melkor, I actually took the chance and got about half the bar down. It was terrible by the way. But my trainer didn't wig on me, it was a good choice at the time. ( I am on a very low sodium lifestyle change, hence the worry)

{{lexabear}} Thank you for your kind words, and for this memorial post. The Urn necklace is a wonderful idea to keep him close to you heart. I totally understand the keepsake box as well. I am preparing pictures for my blog today so my family across the country can share in his life with us. Muncie has always been one of our "kids" and our parents always ask about him. jules817, Thank you as well for your kind words. Our Vet is amazed that he has lived as long as he has.

Wow, just wow. I found this post right after I got off the phone with our vet. I had to finally make the dreaded appt for our Muncie. My 16 yo Lab who has been a loyal friend is failing so quickly I can't put it off any longer. Just getting through today will be tough, telling my husband and the girls will be even more difficult. I am fighting with what is right and what is selfish. I don't want to do this, but my heart is breaking knowing he is in pain and can no longer enjoy a painfree bit of life. I think maybe this post is my sign that the time is now and it is ok to let him go. Thank you 

Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Loni Anderson (moved now) Dom Deluise(sp) Burt Reynolds, Joe Namath, Jesper Parnevik, Andy Abad, Kurt Pellegrin, Celine Dion, Jack Niclaus, Perry Como. Too many more to list I think

I have a question: Isn't it true after weight training, you need to get a protein in to help recovery,? My trainer will not let me do cardio after a session, I have to go straight home and have my protein and my carb within 30 min. I am doing 3 days a week with her, chest and triceps on day 1, back and biceps day 2 and lower body day 3. On occasion, if my legs are stiff and sore she will let me come in the next day to do a slow stretch on the treadmill, but absolutely not on a training day.  I would be undoing all my hard work by doing cardio afterward. Granted I train hard and am on a strict schedule, but this will apply when I am maintaining as well.

Back to the OP's question: If it were me: I have lost more fat weight training than anything else I have done in the past 5 years so: I would weight train 3 days a week, and do cardio on the oposite, or maybe do a class on the off days. My opinion only.

I have found a rice sock works well in easing the pain. I use them for everything, headaches, muscle aches, backbone, even sinus issue on occasion. Using regular (uncooked) rice, fill a tube sock, knot the end, stick it in Microwave for 3-5 minutes, careful it WILL be HOT, lay it on sore area and relax. I still have to use the ibuprofen for tension headaches, but this works for all others.

I can assure you it is not impossible to have lean protein and/or vegetables at every meal. I do it 6 x a day with very little effort. ( I work full time 45 min away from home, am raising 2 children and have a very active social life) As for the Fad diet (special K in this instance), no it does not work. Eating correctly and working out consistently does work. Good Luck

amethystgirl _ I have a session with my trainer at 6pm, I will get the proper names for you. I use the barbells and do a forward move, knees slightly bent and bend forward as far as I can go with the barbell across the back of my shoulders,,,, that one really works the lower back on me. I use what I call the reverse situp piece of equipment, (lay over the top head down to floor and pull self up with back and leg muscles, I just added weight to this a week ago. I am still very new to this so bare with...

Flys? or rows always work my back as well. I started out lower weights to see how my back would take it and she has been adding every week since. I have found the machines are a plus with my back as well, inadvertantly they help strengthen as well. For the first time in several years I can actually do crunches with out screaming in agony from the pain in lower back.  I will IM or email you the list of names .