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Posts by djrizzo

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Motivation	How do you stop yourself from eating badly when you'e had a hard day,week or month?	Feb 13 2008 14:35 (UTC)	8
I go shopping! I know I am doing something nice for me without sabotaging my efforts. Other girly things that help are getting your hair/nails done, reading a trashy romance novel, and knitting. When my grandmother died, I sat and knit for hours on end. It doesn't really matter that I unravelled the thing 20 times--it kept my mind and hands busy. Good luck, and I hope things straighten out for you
Health & Support	Hydroxycut?	Feb 08 2008 17:18 (UTC)	2
carmenxox, I think you were a bit harsh in your response. hail0fbulletsx3 was just asking for some feedback. What you say is correct, but there are more tactful ways of presenting that information.
Foods	has anyone else tried "better'n peanut butter"?	Feb 01 2008 03:06 (UTC)	10
I liked it ok, but I'm addicted to peanut butter, so it only kept me happy for a bit, then I went back to the real stuff. It was pretty yummy on a banana, though... :)
Weight Loss	Sooo depressed...what could i be doing wrong?	Feb 01 2008 03:01 (UTC)	14
It sounds like you should talk to your doctor to make sure everything is normal. It doesn't sound like it's your fault at all, and that's why it's time to check in with your doc. She can run some tests to make sure it's not thyroid or whatever. Keep exercising and eating healthy!
Fitness	what exercises to do in the winter?	Oct 18 2007 17:19 (UTC)	7
Those things you put the bike on are called trainers, and Nasbar carries some nice one's for under 100. I sit on mine all winter, and I love cheesy workout tapes too! A lot of time you don't need much room in your house to do them either. Good luck!
The Lounge	I make my living by ...	Oct 04 2007 16:51 (UTC)	28
I teach high school science--this year it's biology
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 23 2007 15:50 (UTC)	5,377
Happy monday everyone! I rode 20 miles on my bike sat, and 30 on sun--the weather was just gorgeous here--I am now pretty sunburned, 'cus I forgot sunscreen! I am so hooked on riding, I can't think of anything else now! So I'll be the exercise cheerleader for today! Everyone find time to do something--anything! Even if all you can do is take the stairs instead of the elevator--do it! You will feel great after you do! You can do it! :)
Motivation	Lets talk about the weekend---	Apr 23 2007 01:56 (UTC)	5
too tired to vent--but I did ride 30 miles on my bike, so at least I burned off the crapola that I ate, lol!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 20 2007 19:16 (UTC)	5,400
Good afternoon everyone! Congrats to all of you reaching new milestones! That is fantastic, and it keeps me motivated! I know I can stay focused too, as you are all going through what I am--thanks for being here and sharing. I have been bad about posting! Grades closed this week, and I was as busy as a madwoman! But that's done for another quarter, and the weather is breaking--yay! I am an avid cyclist too, and I am itching to ride 20-30 miles. I will get 25 in tomorrow morning when I ride with my girlfriend--so excited! I have been stuck @ 149-153 for-ev-er!!!! I'ts driving me bonkers! But I have had to increase my resistance with my weight training, so that means muscle!!!! And I know it weighs more, but I really want all my jiggly parts to stop jiggling, LOL! I was a good girl all week with my food choices, and I plan on being good ALL weekend--super hard to do with the hockey playoffs going on! Brigitte-make sure you take lots of pics! I can't wait to see them!!! Have a BLAST--you earned it! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 16 2007 16:02 (UTC)	5,536
Hi all! Long time no post! :) Well spring break is over, so I will be more active here--holiday's just kill my motivation! I have no problem exercising--I love it! But I just eat whatever I want! arrggh! So now I feel like I did after Xmas break--not pleased at all that my fat is rolling over my pants again! yucK! So another day 1 for me! I promise to be good for the whole week--including this weekend! This is my challenge to me--lets see if I can stick with it! Good luck all! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 11 2007 01:13 (UTC)	5,654
I am such a slacker when I'm on vacation! I am also beyond any self control when it comes to this easter candy! Thank god my daughter has less control than I do, so she has demolished most of what is left! LOL! I bought a heavy duty chin up bar today and installed it in my basement! Those are so hard to do LOL! I have to jump up to get my fat butt up! hahahahahahaha! Holy crow, I couldn't stop laughing at myself! I hope I can get to the point where I can do at least one correctly! :) Chin ups are great overall upper body workouts, but man, I feel like such a wimp! How are the exercise bands going? I forgot who was talking about them...we are so chatty here I missed one day and had to read about three pages of posts! I know Brigitte is still on today, being in Hawaii--how many days till the ball? You know, you have to take pics of the event--we want to see Cinderella you know! Only in this story, you get to keep the prince and both glass slippers! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 09 2007 15:11 (UTC)	5,706
Definitely ignore the scale! I was at 142 last year, now at 150--still fit into my size 8's--muscle mass is what i have added. Focus on changing to become healthy--not to hit some number!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 09 2007 13:14 (UTC)	5,711
Good morning! Hope everyone is ready to get back on track! I'm on spring break, and it is so hard to stick with my food plan when my routine is disrupted! I am more tempted to eat whatever when I'm at home--at least I will get some good exercise time in! waterwaterwater...lol! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 08 2007 16:41 (UTC)	5,720
Happy Easter everyone! Just wanted to lend my support in resisting all the chocolate that is bound to be readily available today-- Yay to everyone for making their goals this week--will catch up tomorrow!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 05 2007 15:44 (UTC)	5,783
Owie I worked my arms too yesterday--they are sore! It feels good though. I think TTOM is approaching--all I keep thinking about is donuts and chicken wings!!!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 05 2007 13:46 (UTC)	5,787
You know, that research on being tired and eating more is true! I have been so worn out lately, and all I want to do is munch on everything! I also don't want to eat good food, I want big greasy cheeseburgers, or chicken wings---yum! When I'm not so tired, I seem to have more will power. How about you guys?
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 04 2007 19:36 (UTC)	5,813
A bike trainer is exactly as described--you hook your back tire to a stand with a magnetic resistance wheel on it. You can adjust the tension on your bike using that or your gears. I cycle a lot--in fact I go on extended bike tours all summer--but I live in a climate that snows ALL winter. So this is a cheaper alternative to buying a stationary bike. Plus, I get to ride my own bike, and keep the calluses on my butt (I know, too much info). Mine cost bout 90 bucks--much cheaper than a stationary bike, and again I really LOVE my bike, so anytime I can ride it, I'm happy!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 04 2007 17:16 (UTC)	5,827
How cool kilgan! Ah, to be young again when you can take off to all corners of the world! So much fun! :) By the way, today is day 1 (again!) of no cheating on the diet--i drank half a bottle of red wine and a monster bowl of popcorn last night (sigh) Here's to day 1! Isn't it great that you can have as many day 1's as you need? Trainers for your bike are great--it's really boring, however, and the contraption cleans house on your tires--so don't put your bike on if you have brand new tires--get an old tire to substitute--trust me! I ran my old one's bald!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 04 2007 13:49 (UTC)	5,834
Good morning! It looks like it will be a week or so before I can bike outside again, so I need to put one of my bikes back on the trainer! teenwolf: resistance bands are bomb! It's harder to use b/c you work opposing muscles at the same time. They are a great addition to your workout, and there have been articles written about them--some feel they are as effective as universal machines you find at the gym. Not unusual to find them more difficult than a free weight. You can adjust the tension in them by taking up some slack with your hand, or adding more length between your hand and your foot (depending on if its a single strip, or a loop--I have both) Play around with it--you will love it!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 04 2007 00:10 (UTC)	5,848
Whoohoo! Hockey game tonite! Buffalo should clinch the east--and I am sitting around in my workout clothes, but it's AFTER my workout! I got 40 min of conditioning and 35 min on the bike--it's beautiful here too! Tomorrow will be crappy and snowy, but today is sublime! At least it's spring, so I know this won't last. Have a great evening everyone!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 03 2007 17:18 (UTC)	5,868
Well, we gotta laugh about boob loss! The only other option is buying a new set, and personally, I'm not into that! I have tried the putting the workout clothes on thing, and sometimes I am wandering around for an HOUR before I finally realize I put them on for a reason! LOL! V--my feet did shrink! I wear an 8.5 now, and I used to wear a 9! Thank goodness, I thought it was because I was getting old! lol!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 03 2007 15:43 (UTC)	5,876
LOL! The boobs are the first to lose! They are all fat! Mine went bye-bye years ago, and I didn't have much up there to begin with! Sorry for your loss, uno! :( I can empathize with you!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 03 2007 12:51 (UTC)	5,889
Good morning! Welcome to day 2 of not cheating on my food! messam, I commented in your journal--WTG!!! Welcome cathy--you found the right place for support! 8 miles running--I am so impressed--really! I have never been a runner, and now with arthritis, I can forget it. That is so awesome! But yeah, try upping your cals--may be eating too little pretty--big cheer! oops! gotta break up a fight in the hall--! LOL! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 02 2007 18:36 (UTC)	5,907
That's right Brigitte! Today is day 1 of no cheating! Just drink lots of water to flush the system! I'm trying to do that, because I am bloated too! Good luck everyone!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 02 2007 16:06 (UTC)	5,910
OOOh, I love jamaican--and real smokehouse bbq, which is what I had--pulled pork, smoked baby back ribs, chicken, mac n cheese, baked beans....and plenty of beer to wash it all down!
Motivation	140/130 club	Apr 02 2007 15:48 (UTC)	5,912
Good Morning All! Another weekend of poor eating habits, but plenty of exercise! I wonder if I can start a stretch of longest days without cheating? OK! So that means today is day 1 yay! Missed everyone this weekend, but it has been soooo nice out and I am out riding my bike! I'm thinking of getting into swimming again! I really miss it! It's beautiful today, and it's supposed to snow later this week--boooo! :( Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Mar 30 2007 19:36 (UTC)	5,937
We made icecream in class today--nothing beats homemade! It's so rich, my lips were greasy from alll the cream--yummm! ;) So I'm going to be a good girl and ride my bike like a maniac so I can burn off the dang icecream, and I guess I better log it too! I need a nap! Take it easy everyone! Dee
Motivation	140/130 club	Mar 30 2007 13:45 (UTC)	5,956
Good morning! Here is one of the sites I use to get weight training routines http://www.davedraper.com/ He is a pretty hard core trainer, but the site is great! His wife also posts stuff. You can get nutrition, routines, videos or pics on how to perform the moves, and they have a beginner section. You don't have to sign up or register either. I am about to finish the Lean legs for women routine (I'm on week six). Oh yeah--whooohooo! I am at 148.5 this morning! does a happy dance :)
Motivation	140/130 club	Mar 30 2007 02:01 (UTC)	5,959
I have different routines that I switch up to keep from getting bored, and to keep my muscles from getting used to the routine. Lasts anywhere from 35-50 minutes, and sometimes I add 15 minutes on the bike after I'm done. Best bet is to try all the exercises--you will do them in sets--so lets say you do bicep curls, and you do 10 of them on each arm. Do another set of 10 a total of 3 times, and rest for a min or so after each set of 10. If it seems too easy, bump up the weight!
Motivation	140/130 club	Mar 29 2007 22:51 (UTC)	5,961
You can weight train every day (at least one day per week rest) as long as you switch body parts--if you do arms on Mon, then do legs on Tu, etc. Start with light weights, and if they are too easy, get heavier ones.

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