Posts by ajbog

Hi!  I have been using an Omron (Model: HJ-720ITC) pocket pedometer for over a year now and really like it.  I bought it off Amazon for $35 or so dollars.  You can download all the info onto your computer and it will track daily, monthly, yearly.  It tells you how many steps and whether they are aerobic or non-aerobic, and how many miles you have gone.  There may be a better one out there, but for the cost I think this is a pretty good one.  Seems to be very accurate.  Hope this helps.

Thanks for the information.  I think I would try just about anything at this point.  Some one told me to try rolfing, but my insurance doesn't cover it.  I did a lot of research on it and think it could really help, but too expensive without the help of insurance.  I'll try the roller and see if that helps.  I'm also going to look for some good walking shoes instead of running shoes.

dbackerfan - Thanks for the info.  Look forward to reading it.

Thanks to every one for replying.  I am going to spend the next day or two putting together a good strength training program.  The heaviest set of weights I have is a two ten pound dumbbells and an eight pound kettle bell.  I probably need to get a heavy set of weights. 

dbackerfan - What kind of heart rate watch do you have?  How long have you been doing your current workout and did it take long to see results?

bonnysaxon - It has been over a year since both injuries occurred.  I gained forty pounds because I had to stay off my feet for most of the day.  My physical therapist told me it was ok to start trying to get back into exercising, but not to over do it.  I would love to take up swimming again(was on the swim team in high school), but the nearest pool is half an hour away.

Some times I wonder if my weight is contributing to my shins hurting.  I am thirty six years old, but feel like Iam much older since gaining the weight.

Thanks again for all the great advice.

I am a Type 1 diabetic, so I know what you are talking about.  I do take a probiotic called Floragen3.  I think it makes my urine smell though.  I use ALL Free detergent because I can't handle the perfumes and dyes in other brands.  I also use Free dryer sheets.  I'll get some cranberry juice and see if that helps.  Thanks cptbunny I appreciate the advice. 

I'm not a raw foodist, but I have been doing some reading to help me incorporate more raw foods in my diet.  I just got done reading a book called Living on Live Food by Alissa Cohen.  It is an easy read and full of great information, plus it has a ton of recipes in it.  I know I will never be 100% raw, but would love to be at least 60% raw.   Good luck!

I decided last night to reread the book because it has been a while since I read it.  I will look for the Disease-Proof Your Child book, it sounds like a good read.  I am trying to get my husband on board and at the same time I know I can't expect him to do the diet just because I am.  You are really lucky your husband is doing it with you.  I am trying to get my daughter to make better food choices; especially in the fruit and veggie department. 

I gained a good part of my weight over two years ago when we moved from Colorado to Iowa.  My husband and I really hated leaving Colorado and all of our out door activities.  I missed my friends, gym, and working part-time.  Iowa was a lot colder than where we came from in Colorado(we were on the Utah border), so I spent a lot of time inside feeling sorry for myself.  We now live in Wisconsin(my husband's company transferred us) and I am so tired of the cold and lack of sunshine.  I feel like I get depressed in the winter time because of the lack of sun and lack of exercise.  I have bought some workout tapes and treadmill and have been pretty consistent over the last month and a half using them.  My weight hasn't budged, which tells me it's what I'm eating. 

I have been adding more fruits and veggies into my diet, but I know I still need to eliminate the diet soda, extra sugar, and fat in my diet.  I'm going to go through the book again and take notes this time around, and hopefully dive into like you did.  I really appreciate you sharing your experience with the diet.

Do you eat only fruit for breakfast?  If so, do you feel like it keeps you until lunch?

Thanks,

Amy

I am doing the same trying to have days where we don't eat meat.  I have started juicing in the morning, which has helped with my blood sugars(I'm a type 1 diabetic) and having more raw veggies during the day.  When they have meat and cheese sandwiches for lunch, I've started having a veggie sandwich.  Hummus makes a really good spread on veggie sandwiches. 

I would also be interested in the name of the store.

Hi everyone!  I am starting the Slim in 6 today and had a question.  Since you are supposed to do SI6 at least 6 days a week can you still weight train your legs two days a week?  Can I do SI^ in the morning and weight train in the afternoon?  Good luck to everyone.