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| 1116.1 | How I did it... | WONDER::MAKRIANIS | Patty | Wed Mar 27 1996 10:07 | 20 |
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Before I had my children I gained a lot of weight and lost it through
Weight Watchers and walking regularly. I then had two kids 3 years
apart and I was back and beyond where I had been long before. I joined
Weight Watchers again and got back to where I wanted to be. I work in
PKO (where do you work??) and everyt Friday from noon to 1pm there is a
Weight Watchers At Work program meeting. This is how I did it both
time, i.e., through work. We also have a small gym here and I work out
at lunchtime doing a bike or treadmill and some weights. I have a
stepper at home, but I never use it. When I'm at home I have more than
enough to do with the kids and housework. I love working out at
lunchtime and now that the good weather is coming back I'll be back out
on the streets doing my powerwalking. Good Luck in your efforts. You
really have to be ready to do this and you sound like you are. If
you're not near PKO (for the Weight Watchers) but think you can get
enough people at your site to get a group going (I think you need 12
people) I can get you in touch with the appropriate person for starting
up a session.
Patty
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| 1116.2 | | WRKSYS::MACKAY_E | | Wed Mar 27 1996 10:15 | 15 |
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I found that if the workplace has a gym or fitness center, it is
*best* to workout at work, no babysitter required, no distraction,
no equipment to buy, no excuses. If that isn't feasible, joining
a health club or workout class after work is next best, however
daycare has to be arranged, yet some health club has nursery right
there. I found it extremely difficult to workout at home, as I
could always find all sorts of excuses;-).
Eva
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| 1116.3 | You can do it!!! | SHRCTR::BRENNAN | | Wed Mar 27 1996 10:20 | 48 |
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Hi Terry!
Boy, can I relate. When I was reading your note I
said "that's ME -- she's talking about ME"!
Patrick is now 14 months and I still have 32lbs. to go
to get back to my BB weight (I gained 60+ with Patrick).
Like you, I used the excuse that "hey, I just had a baby"
but now that's getting kind of old.
I started getting serious about working out and loosing
weight about a month ago. I've been diagnosed with
"delayed Post Pardum" and medication and the exercise
have helped me immensely.
I work in Shrewsbury and there is a Fitness Center here.
Myself and a co-worker exercise at lunch about 4-5 days
a week -- and it's helped. When the weather gets a little
warmer we'll start walking. At home I have a CardioFit
and I do that on nights I don't workout at lunch and on
the weekends. I *MAKE* the time. Either after the baby
goes to bed or I'll just say to Frank "I'm working out
now" and go in and shut the door for 45 minutes and do
my thing.
As far as diet goes, I've just been watching it. Cutting
down on fat (no butter, mustard instead of mayo, etc.) and
NO sweets, that's been the hardest. I eat three meals a day,
sometimes I skip dinner, and inbetween I have a piece of
fruit or carrots or something along those lines.
I've always had a problem with my weight, I yo-yo up and down.
I tried Weight Watchers once and didn't like it, couldn't
be bothered with measuring the food and keeping a journal, etc.
AND, I wasn't in the right mindset...and I think that's where
one needs to be. Decide that yes I'm going to loose this
weight, set small goals, and don't be hard on ones self.
I have a spring/summer wardrobe that *I AM* going to get
back into! *8^)
Best of luck to you! I know how hard loosing weight can be!
Kristin
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| 1116.4 | my story | MAIL1::LOCOVARE | | Wed Mar 27 1996 10:34 | 28 |
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Well I had an advantage working in Manhattan where Weight
watchers was only 3 blocks away and I went at Lunch hour.
It helped especially with the first child..to stay motivated
and lose the weight..eventually you can do the diet yourself,
it is very simple. I did go back again after my 2nd because
I had more to lose that time and knew I had a 6 month haul
to get there. I went for about 2 months and continued on my
own after that..$$ add up each week.
They have the work option that previous noter mentioned and they
also have a Weight Watchers at Home program..books, videos etc..
That might be good but I need the comraderie of the meetings
to get me going and stick to it..
My only option to excercise due to time was walking...at lunch hour
I walked steadily for at least 45 min to 1 hour..I took steps when
there was a choice.
I found the diet very necessary since I didn't have the time
to work out more. I did buy a treadmill (manual) and I was
faithful until I went back to work...by the time I get two
kids fed, bathed , put to bed, clean up it is 9:30 PM and
I am not motivated to work out then!
Good luck..the best advice is do what you can fit in your
alloted time.
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| 1116.5 | more | MAIL1::LOCOVARE | | Wed Mar 27 1996 10:39 | 10 |
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Oh, one other thing..I used frozen meals (ie WW, Lean cusine)
with a salad as my main dinner and found it easier than trying
to plan meals that were low calorie all the time..
In fact Weight Watchers does offer Personnel Cusine - food
for week so you do not have to think about it.
I did my own version..just dinner. I could manage breakfast and
lunch.
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| 1116.6 | can't win... | CSLALL::JACQUES_CA | Trust me, I'm a rat | Wed Mar 27 1996 11:07 | 29 |
| I too say, THAT'S ME! Only, I'm trying to lose weight I had
before I got pregnant. I'm already below my pre-pregnancy
weight, but find the time!
As a single parent, getting sitter's so I can work out after
work is a no win situation for me. I can't afford it. There's
no where here at work.
I have at home a rower and an alpine climber, but no where to put
them in my mobile home. They got regular use before I moved. It
is especially frustrating to have the equipment to obtain my goal,
but no where to put/use it.
I've bought a step and a bunch of tapes, but can't even consider them
while Angeline is awake. I tried, it was quite comical. So that
leaves me with trying to work out after she goes to bed. An hours
workout brings me right up to my bed time. Tough time to be working
out, and not good to go lay down right after.
So yesterday, actually the night before, I got everything ready that
I usually do in the a.m. I generally get up at 4:30. So I got up
yesterday and worked out for 45mins then. But then hit another
dilema....just as I was finishing, Angeline woke up (early). Now that
made my getting a shower in a bit difficult. I did manage to get her
back to sleep, and grabbed a quick shower, but wound up losing precious
time.
So....back to the drawing board...
cj
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| 1116.7 | This is working for ME! | OOYES::WEIER | Patty, DTN 381-0877 | Wed Mar 27 1996 11:15 | 100 |
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Oooooh - this is spooky .... as I tried on my "skinny" pants this
morning, and they were TOO BIG! I was thinking "I bet there's other
moms out there that would love to do this - wonder if there's an entry
in parenting?"
I have 3 kids, and Jonathan is 2 1/2. Actually, over the past year
I've gained even more weight than shortly after he was born )-:
I'm also diabetic, so doing those "Slim Fast" and starvation plans, is
NOT an option for me.
The FIRST thing I did (though this wasn't the intention at the time),
was place a full length mirror at one end of the hall, near the
bathroom. This way EVERY morning I wake up, and on the way to the
bathroom, there's no choice but to look at myself (accompanied by an
EWWW! Gross! and a quick turn of the head.) That was step 1.
Get disgusted with yourself. Before this, I'd look and say "Well, if I
turn THIS way, I don't look SO bad...". It wasn't till I really
couldn't stand what I saw, before I had the motivation to DO IT and
stick with it!
Step 2. MAKE IT EASY!! I have a rower and a Health Rider in my
basement. At the time, I couldn't do either one for any recommended
amount of time. About 5 mins had me crying UNCLE! BUT, I decided that
that was okay, and that even 5 minutes was a lot better than NO
minutes, and yeah, it would take longer, but I also wasn't willing to
"kill" myself doing it, cuz I knew I wouldn't stick with that sort of a
program. Over time you'll WANT to work up to the recommended numbers,
but for now, let yourself just DO what you can DO, and to heck with
everyone else telling you it's "not enough". Is it more than what you
WERE doing? Then it's good!!
Step 3. Make it CONSISTENT!! EVERY DAY!!!! Yes, every single day. If
you try for every other day, it's too easy to put it off. It's too
easy to do the laundry, or catch that tv program, or give the kids an
extra bath, or plan something during your "workout" time. You need to
block off some amount of time (again, even if it's only 10 mins!), for
yourself, EVERY DAY. Later on you may choose to skip a day here or
there, and you CAN, because you're working out 7 days a week, so
missing 1 day doesn't have as much of an impact as if you're working
out 3-4 days and you miss a day.
Step 4. FIT IT IN. This goes along with "make it easy". Face it, if
you're short on time, and you pick a routine that's 30,40,50 mins,
start to finish, you're NEVER going to get it done. I do 5-15 mins
every morning. Before the kids get up. I just set my alarm ~15 mins
earlier than I used to, get up, make my coffee, go down cellar and
sweat a little. Surely you can get up 10-15 mins earlier to get that
skinny body back?!?! This makes it simpler in a LOT of ways 1.I don't
have to take an extra shower (thus extra time) 2. I don't have to worry
about a sitter, because the kids are safe, usually sleeping. 3. I
don't have to think about weather, because the weather in my basement
is fairly consistent. 4. I don't have to worry about "what time" the
gym opens, or a class starts - it's always there. 5. I DON'T HAVE TO
GIVE A CARE WHAT I LOOK LIKE!!! I can sit there with the flab hanging
over the seat, and only the spiders are looking (-: There's not some
skinny twig next to me, doing it 10 times better/easier than me.
Step 5. Make it fun!! Bring a radio or tv set with you. Make whatever
equipment you choose, be something that you don't MIND using. GET MORE
THAN 1 PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. 1 piece is TOO BORING!! Some days I'll
only use either the rower or the healthrider, because I'm sick to death
of the other one. If I didn't have a choice, I wouldn't do anything at
all. Use "easy to get" equipment - if your ceilings are high enough,
use a jump rope! If you have an extra VCR, you can do aerobic videos.
Some health plans PAY for equip. now - Matthew Thornton will reimburse
up to $150.00 on selected equipment - check it out!
Step 6. Watch the fat. REALLY!!! I cut fat OUT of my diet entirely
for 1 1/2 weeks, and dropped 3 1/2 pounds. I've since had a little
rebound, but knowing that the effect is possible helps carry me
through. It's tough to get the weight off - it's easier to not put it
ON in the first place. So, before you grab that Twinkie think to
yourself "Am I REALLY willing to run for 15 minutes to burn this off?"
Maybe that carrot stick, or some steamed mushrooms would be a better
alternative. (or check out those lo-fat granola-type bars)
And before you do any of this, weigh and MEASURE yourself!!!! I didn't
measure myself, and I really regret it. I've lost about 20% of the
weight that I want to lose (I started all this Feb 16), but I know that
I've lost a much more impressive amount of "inches" (muscle weighs more
than fat). Pants that I couldn't have pulled past my thighs when I
started,are now TOO BIG for me. Can you BELIEVE IT?!?!? I CAN'T!!!
(-:
And lastly, as Susan Powell says ... *MOVE*!!! Fit in anything that
you can, any time that you can. I work in ZK2, I park my car in ZK3,
in the farthest spot, in the farthest lot. This gives me about 1/2
mile walk to my desk, twice a day. "POWER WALK". Yeah, it adds about
5-7 mins to/from my car, but hey - it's worth it.
And check out the new video by Covert Bailey, I believe it's called FIT
OR FAT, and says a lot of REALLY GREAT things!
This has worked for me, and it's pretty simple to stick with - I wish
you all luck!!
Patty
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| 1116.8 | | OOYES::WEIER | Patty, DTN 381-0877 | Wed Mar 27 1996 11:17 | 6 |
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Oh yeah ... and these days, when I walk down the hall, looking at that
mirror, I'm happier and happier with what I see (-: I have a WAIST
again!! (-:
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| 1116.9 | You've been a big help | BASEX::WERNETTE | | Wed Mar 27 1996 12:05 | 23 |
| Thanks to all the notes I have a plan. I work in Detroit so I don't
have access to all of the things mentioned, but I like a lot of the
ideas and I'm going to use them.
Here's the plan:
1. Get up a little earlier to workout - that is a great idea.
I never thought of that, but you're right, only one shower
and no babysitter. I am stopping on my way home from work
to buy a step and a step aerobics tape.
2. Weigh, measure and record. I kind of keep track of what I
eat, but from now on I'm going to limit my fat intake and
find out just how much I really do eat.
3. Incorporate Christopher into some of my exercise. One noter
suggested offline to bike ride and include Christopher using
a carrier. With the warm weather coming, this is a wonderful
idea. I need to buy a bike first though.
Thanks again for the ideas. I really feel motivated now.
Terry :-)
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| 1116.10 | more exercise means less sleep required! | MPGS::HEALEY | Karen Healey, VIIS Group, SHR3 | Wed Mar 27 1996 12:45 | 40 |
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All these tips are good. However, there is one thing people missed.
If you exercise you need less sleep. That helps free up the time
that you need to fit it into your schedule.
Before I got pregnant my second time around, I exercised after Lauren
went to bed at 8PM. I only did 1/2 hour three nights per week and
a full hour once on the weekend morning. On the nights that I
exercised, I had more energy leftover to finish my chores after
exercising. On the nights that I didn't exercise, I still had
more energy.
I prefer aerobics. I can't stand machines like Nordic Track. I get
bored silly! I used to take Step classes but going to and from the
gym takes time and I now do the tapes at home. I schedule my
aerobics to be the same days every week, no excuses.
I'm on my way to a 45 pound weight gain with this pregnancy if
I keep going on the curve I'm on. My plan for the summer is this...
as soon as I'm able, walk every evening when my husband gets home.
I'll take the baby in the stroller and he can have some one on
one time with Lauren. After 4-6 weeks, I'll start my aerobics
a few times per week. Diet... well, that should be fun. But I've
found that all diets amount to the same thing... reduce your
fat intake. When I go on a diet, the whole family goes on one.
If my husband complains about the low fat food... too bad for him.
I do the grocery shopping and I never buy something that isn't
on my list unless I shop hungry so I won't buy chips and cookies
and junk food. My plan is, by 12 weeks, when I return to work,
to be back into my regular clothes. If I'm not, I'll continue
to wear stretch pants which I absolutely hate. I'm not giving in
and buying another wardrobe! No way! Thats giving in, not to
mention, expensive!
Wish me luck....
Karen
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| 1116.11 | My story | SEND::OBERTI | | Wed Mar 27 1996 12:55 | 20 |
| A good book that tells you all about the amount of fat in your diet is
Corrine T. Netzer's 'The Complete Guide to Food'
It is a paperback that costs around $10.
My story...
I was sick of "dieting". I went to Weight Watchers when my youngest
turned 6 mos. I did great on the diet but had an awful time on
maintenance. Gained all of my weight back. Now I am trying to exercise.
I take aerobics at lunch and if I can't afford an hour, I walk. And on
my off days I work out on nordic track at home. Sometimes I put one the
boys' movies on and I work out while we watch it. (Lion King has some
good workout music.)
I am also trying to write down my fat calories. Some days I do better
than others.
Good luck.
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| 1116.12 | | RDVAX::HABER | supercalifragilisticexpialidocious | Wed Mar 27 1996 13:15 | 20 |
| I used to use my son as a weight: Lay down on my back, bend my knees,
and put him on them, and bounce away. Only worked till he hit 15
pounds or so, but he loved it -- my thighs did too.
My "baby" is now 8 1/2, so I have no real excuse this time around.
I went to a variety of places after my son was born, lost what I needed
to at great expense, and was only 5 pounds heavier when I got pregnant
the 2nd time. I'm now doing WW with marginal success, I know what I'm
supposed to do, but those chocolate cravings do me in! I figure it's
better than doing nothing, and now that the weather is finally
cooperating I'm walking 15-30 minutes most days at lunchtimes, and
shorter times on the weekends with the kids.
The key is to just do something, get some exercise, even if it's only
in from the parking lot -- that was almost the nicest thing about
working at the Mill in MAynard -- by the time I got in to work I had a
good 15 minute walk in to my office!
Good luck!
sandy
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| 1116.13 | | LJSRV1::BOURQUARD | Deb | Wed Mar 27 1996 14:09 | 10 |
| I want to second what Karen said about needing less sleep
when you workout regularly, but I want to add to it a little.
My experience has been that when I first begin exercising,
I need *more* sleep (and I feel far more rested when I wake up).
But after about 3 weeks, I start to notice that I need
about an hour less per night. Your timing may very, but
don't be discouraged if you don't gain that time back right away.
- Deb B.
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| 1116.14 | this approach won't sell many books... | COOKIE::MUNNS | dave | Wed Mar 27 1996 16:32 | 6 |
| My wife had a baby 8 months ago. After she recovered from her C-section,
she started walking or running 30 minutes every morning. Three times a
week she plays exercise videos (abs, buns of steel) and works out for 15
minutes. She did not worry about diet, the exercise helped her return to
and maintain her pre-baby weight and stay fit. Simple and effective for
her, maybe it would work for others.
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| 1116.15 | what's working for me | OBSESS::COUGHLIN | Kathy Coughlin-Horvath | Wed Mar 27 1996 17:45 | 28 |
| Well I find I don't exercise when it is from home. I have tapes, a
bike and weights but day after day I just wouldn't get back into my
routine. Pre baby (who is now 2.9 y.o.) I went to the gym from work
and did aerobics and weights 3 nights a week, also walked on weekends.
I was on restricted activity my entire pregnancy so abruptly traded
that level of activity for the sofa. While pregnant I became readdicted
to sugar and gained 40 lbs. After pregnancy I had hip and back
problems for a year so couldn't exercise. I did lose all the weight within
a year though and realize I am very fortunate. However, after so much
down time I'm flabby, don't have the energy I used to and I'm still
addicted to sugar. I know my body aches and back problems virtually
disappear when I stay in shape and I know I NEED to exercise. But it
wasn't until this February that I finally joined a gym. I go 2 nights
during the week at around 8 p.m., occasionally a weekend early morning and
use aerobic machines and weights. For me, seeing other people working
out, firm bodies, and having a variety of things to use is motivating. I
didn't think I would have the energy to do this so late at night because
I'm usually tired but faced with the reality that this was my only open
time, I'm giving it a try. So far it is great. I am so psyched. Two
nights a week I have time to myself and two nights my husband does
whatever he needs/wants to. My nights I go to the gym, where I read
magazines and exercise..what a deal. In the past I kept my sugar problems
down to a dull roar because I didn't want to eat crap when my outer body
was healthy. I'm counting on this attitude returning.. any day now
Kathy
exercise I just
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| 1116.16 | Walking and smaller portions! | CSC32::L_WHITMORE | | Sun Mar 31 1996 20:14 | 61 |
| Boy this note really hit home! Before I became pregnant with my first
child, I weighed 120 pounds and wore a size 7. Six years and 3 kids
later I weighed 162.5 and wore a size 14. Being overweight and out of
shape made me very grouchy! I was so unhappy with the way I looked
that it made me unhappy in other areas of my life as well. I stopped
wearing makeup, I dressed "down", and generally had a "bad attitude"
about everything. Looking back I think it even affected the way I
dealt with my kids - short tempered and angry alot. Anyway, in January
I decided to do something about it. I think that's the first thing you
have to do - make up your mind that you're going to do something about
it! From the beginning, my goal was not just to loose weight. My
goal has been to change my lifestyle to a healthier one. Loosing
weight is a benefit of a healthier lifestyle! For the past 6 years,
with the exception of chasing after kids, I did no regular exercise
and my eating habits were terrible. Rarely did I eat fruits or vegis.
And as a result, my family too was eating poorly. So, I visited with
a nutritionist. She's teaching me how to eat healthy. To achieve a
faster weight loss, she set me up on a 1200 calorie a day diet. It's
not a strict diet, really, and for the most part I just watch portions,
and cut way down on fats. I eat a certain number of servings of
fruits/vegis/starches/protiens/milk a day - your basic food groups - so
there's nothing strange about the foods I eat! And my family eats the
same things I do, so they are eating better also. I allow myself quite
a bit of flexibility on this diet. I have pizza and a beer twice a
month! And a few times I've even plurged on desser (a slice of cake,
even some candy!) The key is moderation! If I have an uncontrollable
urge for something, like a potato chip, I have a few. If I don't, I'll
just keep thinking about it until it drives me nuts! So I figure, go
ahead and satisfy the craving and then go on! That's what I do. I'm
trying to modify my eating habits gradually to something I can live
with the rest of my life so I don't want to totally eliminate foods I
enjoy, but I keep it to a minimum.
In addition, I walk 4 miles a day (except Monday). This take about an
hour. I'm lucky in that I work the weekend shift and so I have time
when my husband gets home from work during the week (at 2:30) to go
for a walk and on the weekends I have time before I go to work. I
don;t really like aerobics and tend to get bored with the exercise
equipment, but I find walking really enjoyable. It's the only time
I really have to myself, and it's wonderful. Of course, the weather
here in Colorado Springs has been exceptionally mild this winter so
there haven't been too many days that I couldn;t walk. And, on those
days I did an exercise video. I'll probably need to start some type
of toning exercise eventually, but so far I've been pleased with the
results. I have lost 22 pounds and am now wearing a size 10.
For the majority of folks who work a "normal" Monday-Friday daytime
job, making the time to exercise is probably very difficult. If you
have a lunch hour, you might try walking for 45 minutes and then
eating your lunch (pack a lunch so you don't have to wait in a
cafeteria line or go out to get something to eat - that way you'll
also be more likely to eat smaller portions - restaurant servings are
usually WAY to much, and fast-food is high in fat and calories). Or
like others suggested try getting up a little but earlier in the
morning. This would not work for me, however, because I can;t seem
to get motivated to exercise first thing in the morning!! Another
option someone else mentioned is going to a health club that has
onsite childcare available.
Good luck! Once you've really made up your mind to get in shape,
you'll find that it gets easier to make the time for yourself.
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| 1116.17 | Time to start is now | WMOIS::PINEAU_C | | Mon Apr 01 1996 15:45 | 25 |
| RE:.16
I'm in the same boat you were in in January. I have to get myself
in gear and get walking or something. Like you, I was much smaller
when I got married and after both my pregnancies. I've had a terrible
15 months.
For months I've been justifying my weight gain - illness (that started
it), kids, etc. I would even take notice of all the hollywood stars
(woman) that have gained weight (I wasn't the only one).
I'm trying to restart myself and this note has been a help. I know I
need to do this for myself. Like many here, I've been snippy at home,
hate to look in the mirror, depressed when I go shopping for clothes,
etc.
I need to just make time for me and what I need to do for me. I
encourage all others that may be in the same boat to do the same. I've
noticed that with the nicer weather approaching (in NH), I'm finding it
harder to make excuses not to get started. So, I guess that means nows
the time.
I've enjoyed reading these messages. I hope soon I'll have a success
story to tell too.
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| 1116.18 | Weight Watchers at Work -- for those of us who need it.... | RDVAX::HABER | supercalifragilisticexpialidocious | Mon Apr 01 1996 17:01 | 53 |
| *************************************************************************
From: DELNI::MAHONEY "27-Mar-1996 1251" 27-MAR-1996 12:57:08.28
To: @LKG1SEC,@LKG2SEC
CC: @WW,MAHONEY
Subj: Please forward to your groups - Weight Watchers at Work Details/cost for Informational/sign up meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 1996
WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK PROGRAM
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL OFFER
Join between April 15 and Memorial day and receive 12 weeks
for the price of 10 weeks with a minimum of 15 participants.
12 Weeks for $120.00 Harvard Health or Pilgrim
Members $107.65
We will be having an informational/sign up meeting on Wednesday
April 3, 1996 at 12:00PM in the Arlo Guthrie C/R at LKG1-1/E11.
If you are interested in signing up they will need a commitment
from you on that day. As stated above they need at least 15
participants to run the "At Work Program".
Payment Options: Cash, Checks, Visa, Mastercard or Discover
are accepted. Payment plans are also available such as split
payments or split credit card payments. These arrangements can
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Refunds are granted only under extenuating circumstances or within
3 business days of joining the series. Approval from Director of
the AT WORK department is needed.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK PROGRAM?
* Convenient, on-site meetings
* Support from your company and co-workers
* Program geared specifically for the working person
* Weekly lectures on work-related issues
* A flexible food plan that lets you eat the foods you love
* Exercise plans with different levels of participation
* Proven success!!
By participating in the Weight Watchers program, you'll learn how
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KEEP IT OFF.
With Weight Watchers, you're making a lifetime choice for living
happily and more healthfully. Get ready to learn how Weight
Watchers can help you look and feel better - Just in time for
SPRING/SUMMER!!
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| 1116.19 | my hints | SWAM1::GOLDMAN_MA | I'm getting verklempt! | Tue Apr 02 1996 13:01 | 58 |
| For those of us who have a hard time plugging a full 30-45 minutes
together at once...
Recent research shows that you will progress more rapidly in burning
fat if you:
a) incorporate something like a rider, rower or skier into your routine
-- this works most of the major muscle groups, and the more of them you
work at once, the higher you are forcing your metabolic rate.
b) do 10 minutes three times a day or 15 minutes twice a day. This
could mean a brisk walk with hand weights during lunch or break, and 15
minutes on your skier/rider/rower/whatever later at night. Or 10
minutes on the rider in the a.m., 10 minutes walking at work, and 10
more minutes on the rider later in the evening.
c) My personal hints -- don't put your equipment in a hidden place --
the basement, a room in the back of the house, folded up in the closet,
whatever. Leave it where it will "guilt" you into using it. The
family room, the living room, whatever. If you put it away somewhere,
that's just one more excuse not to work out. Maybe if the equipment is
in the basement, it will seem like to much hassle to grab your ten
minutes while dinner is in the oven or while the baby is taking that
quick little 20 minute nap. If it is in a closet and needs to be
brought out an unfolded, that seems like too much work...etc.
Don't buy clothes that you hope to fit into when you lose all the
weight/shape up, etc. They'll only depress you and make you feel
worse about yourself. If size "x" (where "x" is the size you want to
get back into) is too tight today, get size "y" or "z". Clothes that
fit will make you feel better about yourself and about your body. Just
like it is always easier to find a job when you already have one, it is
easier to shape up when you feel good about you.
***FOR ALL YOU LADIES WITH A C-SECTION "POOCH" IN THE BELLY***
Try Tony Little's Ab Isolator. This thing *works*, and it only takes
about 15 minutes a day, total. Best of all, it doesn't hurt, not when
you're using it and not the next day. None of that pulled-tummy-muscle
feeling that makes you resist doing it because it impedes your
standing/sitting/walking/laughing/coughing, etc.!
The Ab Isolator retails for about $25-30. I've heard good things about
the Ab Flex, too, but that one goes for about $55. I saved the extra
$30 for new clothes!
My final "personal hint" -- it took me two years to get really tired of
the baby weight after my first child, and I was upset with myself for
waiting so long. It was shortly thereafter (about 6-7 years ago) that
a "new" report was issued which validated that it takes the average
woman "up to two years" to fully recover her energy and vitality, skin
elasticity, and even her illness resistence post=childbirth. Don't
feel guilty if that first year to two it just seems too exhausting to
work out. It's normal, it's natural, and pushing yourself beyond your
personal limits could do more harm than good.
M.
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| 1116.20 | more | SWAM1::GOLDMAN_MA | I'm getting verklempt! | Tue Apr 02 1996 13:19 | 22 |
| I just noticed that I didn't explain why breaking your workout into
10or 15 minute increments works. The researchers discovered that the
metabolic push you get from exercise only lasts several hours. A brisk
10 minutes on the treadmill/rider/whaterver before work will push
your metabolic rate up, and that will last (for instance) until lunch.
At lunch, you take a 10 minute power walk with your hand weights. That
keeps you burning fat until dinner or a little after. Then you do
another 10 minutes before bed, and you burn fat while you sleep.
I've also heard good things about those thermogenic formula, and will
keep you posted on whether the one I bought from QVC actually works!
Hugs, kisses and encouragement to all my soulmates from she who also
fell off the exercise wagon and is trying to climb back on...but I'm
sooooooo tired and there just isn't time and there's always something
else that needs to be done and...hmmmph, Marla -- stick to the Nike
thing... JUST DO IT!
Regards,
Marla
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| 1116.21 | Joan Greggins tapes... | CSLALL::JACQUES_CA | Trust me, I'm a rat | Wed Apr 03 1996 09:28 | 35 |
| Well, all this talk got me started again. I have various work-out
and step tapes, but am pretty much dissatisfied with them. Seems
there's just a bit I like about each one. So I'm just going to
put them all together to form a routine I like best.
However, there's two that really stick out in my mind as THE BEST.
Joanie Greggins (sp) has a (hmmmmm....exact title??) Super Stomach
tape and a separate Super Legs tape. That stomach tape is a KILLER!
It isn't long, but so effective! I think the total time is 12 mins.
The leg tape is a bit too short, but equally as effective. It also
has another segment of high enery aerobics on the end of it. VERY
jumpy though and not my style, but good if that's your thing.
I got the stomach tape in a store a couple of years ago, but it is
still around. I got the leg tape through the AVON cosmetic catalog.
Very reasonably priced there. Out of many tapes I have viewed, any
of hers I would highly recommend. They incorporate much of what I've
learned at the classes at my former health club.
Doing the two, one after the other (without the aerobics) took me
about 30 minutes. Then I did a good 15 or 20 minute workout with
my hand weights.
My plan, to do the above routine every other day. The days in between
I'm putting together my own little step routine to get the aerobic
work-out.
Doing the first routine (I call it the calistenic routine) has me
hurting in all the right places today! Not an intolerable hurt, but
enough to know that I worked well. I particularly like that my hips
hurt! :-)
If nothing else, GET THAT STOMACH TAPE! Nothing else compares in my
book! :-)
cj *->
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| 1116.22 | other tape recommendations? | LJSRV1::BOURQUARD | Deb | Wed Apr 03 1996 11:31 | 15 |
| cj recommended a couple of tapes in .21, but I'm hoping to
hear additional comments. I used to really enjoy Jackie
Sorenson's aerobic dancing, but I think she's long gone :-(
Jazzercise is okay, but not something I really fell in love
with. It seems that the music is really important to me
-- if I enjoy the music, I'll enjoy the movement. And I'm
more interested in a low impact aerobic workout than spot
toning or calisthenics. Most of the tapes that I've seen
were low-budget that had original (and boring) music.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!
- Deb B.
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| 1116.23 | | SWAM1::GOLDMAN_MA | I'm getting verklempt! | Wed Apr 03 1996 11:34 | 12 |
| cj -
Take care - more recent studies I read/heard during my pregnancy last
summer "proved" that it isn't supposed to hurt! If you are working
till it hurts the next day, you are working too hard, and are actually
injuring yourself, not improving your muscle/fat ratio!
Or so the exercise physioligists (Denise Austin, Tony Little, Phil
Tyne, etc.) are saying these days.
M.
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| 1116.24 | | CSLALL::JACQUES_CA | Trust me, I'm a rat | Wed Apr 03 1996 12:17 | 20 |
| I kind of expected a response similar to yours, it's why I tried
to say it was tolerable.
Keep in mind, I have done NOTHING for two years now. I would, and
do, expect some tension/pain in the areas I've worked. How do you
feel after shoveling that first snow storm? Your back aches. I
know when I have to be outside raking a trillion leaves every fall,
areas that are unused to being used that way, ache.
In my peak condition, when I was competeing heavily in racquetball
besides daily workouts, I would still get sore after a particularly
tough tournament weekend.
This is a part of life. If I couldn't walk today, or were groaning
with every movement, yes I did too much. Call me crazy, but I like
being able to feel that I've done something.
Just my own point of view, YMMV (<like that, Patty? :-) )
cj *->
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| 1116.25 | | WRKSYS::MACKAY_E | | Wed Apr 03 1996 13:34 | 19 |
|
Hmm, I guess it depends on when it hurts. For me,
if it hurts then and there, I've probably pulled
or injured something or got a cramp; if it hurts
the next day, then I'm just out of shape. If it
is just plain out-of-shape type of ache, a hot bath
or shower (preferrably jaccuzzi) plus gentle stretching
of the tightened muscle works best for me, it is best
done on the same day though - this is how I get through
4 or 5 days of tough skiing on vacation. If it is a
injury type of ache, I just rest for as long as it
takes to heal, I don't take any painkiller since they
mask the symptoms of any real problems. I've gotten
through many years of competitive and recreational
sports this way, for me, no pain (the next day type) =
no fun (didn't try my best)!
Eva
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| 1116.26 | | SUPER::BLACHEK | | Wed Apr 03 1996 14:32 | 8 |
| I'm with Deb on the music. I have some jazzercise tapes but they
replace the music with something they don't have to pay the royalties
for. It just isn't upbeat or interesting enough to make me want to do
the tape again.
So, if you have anything with good music, put it in here.
judy
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| 1116.27 | ELESYS::AEROBICS | MPGS::HEALEY | Karen Healey, VIIS Group, SHR3 | Wed Apr 03 1996 15:37 | 18 |
|
Call 1-800433-6769 to get a catalog entitled
"The Complete Guide to Exercise Videos". Its a free catalog.
I've been getting it for two years and have ordered from it
in the past. Actually, I'm placing an order soon if anybody
wants to split shipping with me.
Anyhow, its a great guide to over 200 exercise videos of various
categories. My favorite instructor is Kari Anderson. I can't
stand the fluffy ones like Denise Austen. She is just too
cutesy and I can't stomach moves called "wiggle".
Also, there is a notes file for aerobics and note #35 has
200+ topics discussing videos. See ELESYS::AEROBICS.
Karen
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| 1116.28 | Let's keep motivated | BASEX::WERNETTE | | Thu Apr 04 1996 11:12 | 18 |
| This is a great note - it would be nice if we could keep
it going to give each other motivation. It has been keeping
me motivated as well as lifting my spirits. I don't feel
so alone in the battle of the bulge. I signed up to a STEP
REEBOK class. We've only met once so far, but I love it.
Could anyone recommend a good step tape so that when the
class ends in eight weeks I can continue to workout with
the step?
Also, I am keeping track of everthing I eat. Boy, what a
surprise no wonder I haven't lost any weight. Although I
eat good food, I have been eating too much. I didn't
realize it until I added up all of the calories. I am
trying to limit my intake.
Thanks for all the tips, they have been great.
Terry
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| 1116.29 | I like to be a little "sore" (YMMV) | OOYES::WEIER | Patty, DTN 381-0877 | Thu Apr 04 1996 12:02 | 44 |
|
All right Cindy -- when are you bringing over that stomach tape?!?!
12 mins is about long enough for me, and I'd do anything to lose this
gut!!
I went to a Weight watchers mtg yesterday, to see if I wanted to join
(new session for ZKO starts next Wed!!). And in line with what a
nutritionist told me "You have to eat more to lose weight!" HUH?!?!?
....turns out that I just don't eat at the right TIMES, and it's
causing me to pretty much be STUCK where I am.
I am NOT hungry in the mornings, and never eat breakfast, occassionally
have a mid-morning snack, normally skip lunch, and at about 3pm is when
I start eating (and I stop around midnight (-;).
The PROBLEM is that all morning, my body thinks I'm "starving" so my
metabolism slows down, the exercise that I do in the am becomes
meaningless, and I'll NEVER lose weight. And of course chowing all
those calories and then hopping into bed is always a bad idea (-:
Interesting point was *You should NEVER exercise on an empty stomach!*
In light of my "but I'm not hungry!" complaints, they suggested even a
glass of juice before I exercise to help get the body burning food, so
that it'll be "in the mood" (the technical term (-;) for burning FAT.
So .... I'm trying to move my midnight snack to 7am - we'll see what
happens. And if you've never been to a WW mtg, and are even remotely
considering it - check it out!! Everyone was so nice, and it was
refreshing and motivating to see other people fighting the same
emotional/psychological battles with food and weight.
I have a "wimp" tape - very VERY doable, and like CJ, made me "sore" in
all the right places the next day. It's put out by Betty Crocker, and
is called "Exercise and Lose Weight". It's about 20-30 mins of low
impact aerobics. It's the FIRST video I've ever actually made it all
the way through! (-: Normally I get bored to tears, or fall down from
exhaustion - this is a nice medium. Of course I HAVE reached the
conclusion that each of my arms and legs operate completely
independently of each other, and I'll NEVER be graceful (-; So, I just
pull the shades, and make sure I'm alone (-:
Keep on trying.....
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| 1116.30 | | WRKSYS::MACKAY_E | | Thu Apr 04 1996 12:09 | 11 |
|
Patty,
I am also very uncoordinated when it comes to organized
movement, I got very frustrated with aerobics, I could never
catch up iwth the instructor, by the time I got my arms in
control, I lost control of my feet! No, I can't dance either!
But, I can do sports! Blows my mind...
Eva
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| 1116.31 | | OBSESS::COUGHLIN | Kathy Coughlin-Horvath | Thu Apr 04 1996 14:08 | 46 |
|
I like Kathy Smith's basic Yoga video, as far as videos go. I don't use
it often because I prefer to exercise at a gym but when I do use a
video I use that. Last year I got back into yoga by taking a class and
loved it. It was particularly helpful for me because I was still having
back and hip problems stemming from pregnancy. The movements are slower
and you are more in tune with your body, I think. While the movements
are slower they are just as intense and powerful and the overall effect
on your body is just as helpful as other exercises. But like anything,
personal preference is always the winner. Fortunately there are many
options for us.
As for when to eat and how the body burns fat, etc. Covert Bailey's
Fit or Fat book is great and easy to read (there's also a video). After
reading that I toned down my aerobic activity and learned I didn't
need to be an aerobic maniac in order to burn fat and you do need some
food in you when you exercise or else your burning stuff you don't want
to get rid of.
Several years ago while my husband and I were visiting his family in
Europe and eating as they do, we decided to switch our eating habits to
have our main meal at lunch. Because of hypoglycemia I have also been
one to eat 6 or so small meals a day the last 15 or so years. I believe
the combination of these two behaviors - eating several small meals but
having my main volume of food over by 1 p.m. or so - have resulted in
my weight not fluctuating. I was not thin as a child and always
had to watch my weight but I really don't any more. Now I watch out for
what I eat because I don't think too much fat and sugar is good for me
and if I left all this to my taste buds those are all I would choose.
Certainly it is possible my metabolism just changed on its
own in my late 20's but I really think it is a result of when and
how I eat, as well as including regular aerobic and weight bearing
exercises. I finally got back to the gym 2.5 years after my son was
born because while not heavy, my body is flabby and the skin is heading
south. I also know aerobic activity dramatically helps to keep my
cholesterol down. I joined the gym in late February and it took awhile
to get the routine going but I am now so happy with myself, feel much
better and am beginning to notice the improvements in my body. Also,
I am one who doesn't want to eat as much junk when I am working out.
Exercising makes me want to eat healthier - more often.
Kathy
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| 1116.32 | | PERFOM::WIBECAN | Harpoon a tomata | Thu Apr 04 1996 16:53 | 6 |
| OK, now what should we dads do to lose the weight we gained while our wives
were pregnant?
:-)
Brian
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| 1116.33 | | POWDML::AJOHNSTON | beannachd | Thu Apr 04 1996 17:47 | 11 |
| well, now that the weather is nice, you'll find that a good walk
of 40-60 minutes everyday with the kidlet in a snugli does wonders.
as you get acclimated your speed and endurance will go up _and_ the
weight you are carrying gets greater causing the workout to be
progressive.
the beauty of this is that it works for mom, dad, siblings, neighbors,
grandparents ...
Annie
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| 1116.34 | | CNTROL::JENNISON | Crown Him with many crowns | Thu Apr 04 1996 18:02 | 8 |
|
For fitting in exercise on a very busy schedule, I've been
doing my workouts at lunchtime. I either go to a very nearby
gym, or run (we have showers on site). It breaks up the day
quite well.
Karen
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| 1116.35 | | OOYES::WEIER | Patty, DTN 381-0877 | Fri Apr 05 1996 13:27 | 10 |
|
Which always brings up another question .... how do you have TIME at
lunch??? Assuming you want/need to actually eat something at
lunchtime, how do you find the time to exercise, shower/dry and get
back to work, in a reasonable amount of time?? Am I just TOO SLOW in
the shower part?? It always seemed to me that the exer/shower part
take about an hour, which leaves no time to eat ....
Thanks!
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| 1116.36 | What I do... | WONDER::MAKRIANIS | Patty | Fri Apr 05 1996 13:40 | 12 |
|
I exercise at lunchtime and can understand your concerns about eating
lunch. I tend to eat something mid-morning (yogurt, bagel) so I'm not
starving when I go to work out. I then eat a sandwich (or whatever else
I've brought, but sandwich is the easiest) when I get back to my desk.
During this time I tend to catch up on mail or on notesfiles. I also
will check on my systems that I've got running to make sure there
aren't any errors happening. I suppose, depending on what your job is,
this might not work for you, but it does for my. My supervisor also
works out at lunch so she's very understanding of this routine.
Patty
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| 1116.37 | | STRATA::BARROWS | | Fri Apr 05 1996 20:44 | 15 |
|
Hi. I have a little boy, 2 years old. 1st child. I gained 33lbs in
my pregnancy with him. I barely lost any of it afterwards. I think the
one main thing why I lost all my weight(and then some) was going back
to work soon after. He was 8 weeks old and I was back to full time job.
I also exercised when he was a newborn, vidoes, t.v. programs.
Another reason I lost wieght may be from going back to smoking
again. I also have been eating fat free foods, yogurt, chips(lowfat),
fat free icecream(frozen yogurt)...I stayed away from fattening foods.
That's what did it for me. Unless my age did it
too.
I was 19 when I had him.
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| 1116.38 | | WRKSYS::MACKAY_E | | Mon Apr 08 1996 10:51 | 10 |
|
re .35
Patty,
I used to run during lunch. By the time I was done, I didn't
feel like eating for an hour or two. I would stop at the cafe,
get a salad or some fruit and eat that around 2 pm.
Eva
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| 1116.39 | Kathy Smith tape is excellent | AKOCOA::NELSON | | Mon Apr 08 1996 15:55 | 23 |
| KAthy Smith's "Starting Out" workout tape is very good. I used
it after my daughter was born -- I was so out of shape I could
barely watch the tape, never mind work out to it, but I eventually got
back in the swing of it. The first half of the tape is a good
low-impact aerobic workout; the second half is "floor work" --
concentrating on abs, butt and thighs, done at a nice easy pace. The
music is OK, nothing great, but listenable.
Speaking of music, you can always put on a tape or the radio and dance
around the house for 10 or 15 minutes, with or without baby!
The other thing I do is walk on my lunch hour. I've read that if
you're slender, eat before you walk; if you're overweight, eat after
you walk; this way, you'll burn off the fat more efficiently. Don't
know if that is true or not. I do watch what I eat; and yes, you do
have to eat to lose weight -- otherwise, the body thinks it is starving
and your metabolism slows down accordingly.
Another thing I keep in mind is, I'm not 25 anymore. Which is not to
give myself permission to go to pot. It's just that the weight packs
on faster and comes off slower. Plus, I have had 2 kids and my time/
money/resources are limited. So I do the best I can with what I have.
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| 1116.40 | | CNTROL::JENNISON | Crown Him with many crowns | Mon Apr 08 1996 17:51 | 15 |
|
Patty,
It takes me a little over an hour to run and shower at lunchtime.
I eat my sandwich at my desk afterwards while I work. I find I
am also eating a bit less this way, because I don't usually get
to sit still long enough to eat a lot.
I usually work at least one day of the week with no real lunch
break, which I feel balances out the time of the slightly longer
lunches.
Karen
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| 1116.41 | For those of us in the Littleton/Acton MA area... | RDVAX::HABER | supercalifragilisticexpialidocious | Tue Apr 09 1996 13:51 | 49 |
|
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| 1116.42 | 8) | STRATA::BARROWS | | Thu Apr 11 1996 12:18 | 9 |
|
You all need to remember that losong wieght os NOT to be done by
eating less or not eating at all. That's very bad for your body! My
friend did that and she lost 60 lbs....yet 1 month later she gained 80!
Be healthy and active, and see your doctor first.
8)
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| 1116.43 | Yes, eat less! | OBSESS::COUGHLIN | Kathy Coughlin-Horvath | Thu Apr 11 1996 15:35 | 23 |
|
> You all need to remember that losing weight is NOT to be done by
> eating less or not eating at all.
I think that for a lot of people they DO need to eat less in order
to lose weight. AND they need to learn to choose different foods, and/
or cook differently. For most people to lose weight successfully, I think,
is to learn to live differently and that includes food choices and volume,
as well as being active. This doesn't mean one needs to starve oneself which
is very unhealthy.
I've also known people who lost large amounts of weight only to regain
it quickly. Most of those I've known, have regained because of image/
self-esteem problems or because they went on a diet for a specific
period of time without thinking of the loss need as a whole life change.
Many times people lose the weight like Oprah had done over the years.
The wonderful example Oprah presents is that she finally did it the right
way, in my opinion - less food, healthy low fat eating, lots of exercise
and working on her mind to partner with her body. She made a whole life
change.
Kathy
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| 1116.44 | | STRATA::BARROWS | | Fri Apr 12 1996 18:52 | 3 |
|
I agree. 8)
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| 1116.45 | Make it a lifestyle change | NQOS01::nqsrv434.nqo.dec.com::Cindy Richardson | Are we there yet? | Fri Apr 26 1996 15:46 | 66 |
|
I am also a mother of 3 (I think there's a lot of us out there now!). My
youngest is 15 months now. I was bound and determined to get back into my
pre-prenancy wardrobe (mostly because I spend way too much money on clothes
and my husband would kill me if they all had to be replaced...)
What has worked for my very busy life:
1. I NEVER weigh myself. I could care less how much I weigh. My goal has
always been to feel good. If my clothes are too tight and uncomfortable, I
DON'T feel good. If I've eaten an entire chocolate bar (you know - the really
big ones), I don't either. If I've not exercised for 3 days or more, I also
don't feel good. I guess I've good an inherent guilt complex that pretty much
keeps me straight.
2. I work hard to set a good example for my children. My oldest 2 (8 and 6)
are both girls and I don't want them to ever be overly concerned about their
"weight" - I think that is why a lot of teenage girls have such a tough time.
I DO however, want them to be healthy and active. This means eating "right"
and getting lots of exercise. But - just because that's what I want them to
do, that doesn't mean that's what they do. They would still rather sit in
front of the TV instead of ride their bike with me while I run. I don't make
them go, I just don't let them watch TV - sometimes they go, sometimes they
prefer to stay at home and read.
3. As for the little guy - I started him out early in a jog stroller. They
finally came down to my price (about 99.00 at Target) and he has loved it
since he was about 5-6 months old. I talk to him and we pass things back and
forth so it gives us some "one-on-one" time.
4. Weights -weights - weights. I found this helped tremendously both in
giving me more energy for cardiovscular training as well as burning the fat
and feeling "stronger" (both literally and figuratively). I am not near as
disciplined in the weight training as I should be but I also try not to beat
myself up about it.
5. Crosstrain. This helps beat the boredom. I bike, run, do step aerobics,
and lift weights 5-6 times/week - EVERY WEEK. With the variety, I never get
bored (or is it the 3 kids, full time job and husband that keep me from
getting "bored").
6. Accept my body. I will never be a Kim Alexis, Christy Brinkley, or
whoever else all the magazines try to make us set our sites on. I am 37 years
old, I have 3 kids, I wear a size 4 and I feel good about myself. O.K. - so I
wish my stomach was flat as a board and sculptured like those ones in the
Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition (it would also be nice to be "built" like
those women) but it just ain't gonna happen. This is the body God gave me and
I think I'm doing a pretty good job taking care of it.
7. I give LOTs and LOTs of credit to a very supportive husband. He never
gives me grief about watching the kids when I want to go exercise. He also
doesn't care about a meal on the table every night. We have learned to be
very flexible with meals and nobody complains. We run together (all 5 of us
with bikes and jog stroller) whenever possible. I also have a bike seat on my
bike and Dylan loves this (except he ALWAYS falls asleep and his helmet hits
me in the back - but I can very happily "put up" with that)
This works for us. Hopefully I will live a long healthy life and see my
youngest have grandchildren - that's really not up to me to decide but I do
plan on doing my part in staying as healthy as possible. I look at it as a
lifestyle as opposed to a goal so it has to be something I can live with for a
long, long time.
Best of luck to all...
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| 1116.46 | How is everyone doing? | BASEX::WERNETTE | | Thu May 02 1996 11:14 | 8 |
| Okay - it's been over a month since I wrote the basenote.
How is everyone doing? I found this note very motivating.
Anyone who would like to share their success or ask for
a pep talk is welcome to enter their note.
Thanks again to all who entered a note.
Terry
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| 1116.47 | No more wind in these sails ... | OOYES::WEIER | Patty, DTN 381-0877 | Thu May 02 1996 14:18 | 17 |
|
I need a pep talk!!!!
I went to my Drs (because I'm diabetic), and she totally negated all my
efforts, said that what I weigh is really incidental, and I "look
fine". For the first time in my life I was exercising regularly, and
quite proud of myself, and had expected that the Doc would say ANYTHING
to the effect of "Good for you!". She just totally deflated my
balloon, and I'm back to not really caring what I look like. Sigh. )-:
And I was so *CLOSE* to my goals too!!!!
Now I'm almost back to where I started from ....
Is anyone else sticking with it? HOW?!?!? How do you "remove" people
who are destructive to the overall effort?
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| 1116.48 | 95 reasons to exercise! | MPGS::HEALEY | Karen Healey, VIIS Group, SHR3 | Fri May 03 1996 09:20 | 184 |
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How is this for a pep-talk! I got this in the mail
this morning.
BTW, your doctor is probably move overweight than you
are and many people who have more weight to lose will
tell you you look just fine. When I have to lose weight,
I usually keep my mouth shut.
Karen
So... read the following! Exercise is important for MANY
reasons... not just for weight loss!
It has often been said that "it is far better
and easier to prevent a problem than to treat one."
When it comes to your health, nothing could be
closer to the truth. Fortunately, the three
primary steps you can take to prevent a health
problem have already been identified: avoid
undue risk factors (e.g., smoking, excessive a
lcohol, unsafe sex, recreational drugs, etc.), eat
sensibly (i.e., consume a nutritionally sound diet
-- refer to the USDA's food pyramid) and
exercise regularly (i.e., adhere to the American
College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for exercise
prescription).
Of these three factors, many individuals would contend
that, for whatever reason, the need to
exercise has received the least amount of acceptance
by the American public. What many
Americans have obviously either discounted or
failed to fully understand is that exercise
offers every individual an array of terrific
health-related benefits. At least 95 very positive
reasons exist concerning why you should exercise
regularly in 1995. Exercise:
1. Improves the functioning of your immune system.
2. Helps you to lose weight -- especially fat weight.
3. Improves the likelihood of your survival from a
myocardial infarction (heart attack).
4. Improves your body posture.
5. Reduces your risk of heart disease.
6. Improves your body's ability to use fat for energy
during physical activity.
7. Helps the body resist upper-respiratory tract infections.
8. Helps relieve the pain of tension headaches --
perhaps the most common type of headache.
9. Increases your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max --
perhaps the best measure of your physical working capacity).
10. Increases your level of muscle strength.
11. Helps you to preserve lean body tissue.
12. Reduces your risk of developing hypertension (high
blood pressure).
13. Increases the density and breaking strength of your
ligaments and tendons.
14. Improves your coronary (heart) circulation.
16. Reduces your circulating levels of triglycerides.
17. Helps you to maintain your weight loss -- unlike dieting, alone.
18. Helps improve short-term memory in older individuals.
19. Reduces your risk of developing Type II
(non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
20. Helps relieve many of the common discomforts of
pregnancy (e.g., backache, heartburn, constipation, etc.).
21. Reduces your level of anxiety.
22. Helps control blood pressure in hypertensives.
23. Increases your level of muscle endurance.
24. Reduces your vulnerability to various cardiac
dysrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms).
25. Increases the density and breaking strength of your bones.
26. Assists you in your efforts to stop smoking.
27. Helps to boost creativity.
28. Lowers your resting heart rate.
29. Slows the rate of joint degeneration if you suffer
from osteoarthritis.
30. Helps you overcome jet lag.
31. Enhances your sexual desire,y before a significant
amount of lactic acid builds up.
33. Helps you to incur fewer medical and health-care expenses.
34. Improves your ability to recover from physical exertion.
35. Increases your ability to supply blood flow to your
skin for cooling.
36. Increases the diffusion capacity of your lungs, enhancing
the exchange of oxygen from yourlungs to your blood.
37. Improves your heat tolerance.
38. Provides you with protection against injury.
39. Reduces the viscosity of your blood.
40. Increases the thickness of the cartilage in your joints.
41. Helps you to more effectively manage stress.
42. Helps you sleep easier and better.
43. Helps you to maintain your resting metabolic rate.
44. Reduces your risk of developing colon cancer.
45. Reduces your risk of developing breast cancer.
46. Reduces your risk of developing prostate cancer.
47. Expands your blood plasma volume.
48. Helps to relieve constipation.
49. Reduces your risk of having a stroke.
50. Helps to alleviate depression.
51. Helps you maintain proper muscle balance.
52. Increases your ability to adapt to cold environments.
53. Helps you to combat substance abuse.
54. Helps to alleviate certain menstrual symptoms.
55. Lowers your heart-rate response to submaximal physical exertion.
56. Helps alleviate low-back pain.
57. Helps reduce the amount of insulin required to control your blood
sugar level if you are a Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetic.
58. Improves your mental alertness.
59. Improves your respiratory muscle strength and muscle endurance --
particularly important for asthmatics.
60. Reduces the rate and severity of medical complications
associated with hypertension.
61. Helps you to burn excess calories.
62. Increases your cardiac reserve.
63. Improves your physical appearance.
64. Increases your tissues' responsiveness to the actions
of insulin (i.e., improves tissue sensitivity for insulin),
helping you to better control your blood sugar --
particularly if you are a Type II diabetic.
65. Increases your stroke volume (the amount of blood the
heart pumps with each beat).
66. Improves your self-esteem.
67. Reduces your susceptibility to coronary thrombosis
(a clot in an artery that supplies the heart with blood).
68. Helps you to relax.
69. Offsets some of the negative side-effects of certain
antihypertensive drugs.
70. Improves mental cognition -- a short-term effect only.
71. Maintains or improves your level of joint flexibility.
72. Allows you to consume greater quantities of food and
still maintain caloric balance.
73. Helps prevent and relieve the stresses that cause carpal
tunnel syndrome.
74. Protects against "creeping obesity" (the slow,
but steady weight gain that occurs as you age).
75. Makes your heart a more efficient pump.
76. Increases your productivity at work.
77. Reduces your likelihood of developing low-back problems.
78. Improves your balance and coordination.
79. Improves your glucose tolerance.
80. Gives you more energy and vigor to meet the demands
of your daily life, and provides you with a reserve to meet
the demands of unexpected emergencies.
81. Decreases (by 20-30 percent) your need for antihypertensive
medication, if you are a hypertensive.
82. Helps to retard bone loss as you age, thereby reducing
your risk of developing osteoporosis.
83. Helps to relieve and prevent "migraine headache attacks."
84. Reduces your risk of endometriosis (a common cause of
infertility).
85. Reduces your level of abdominal obesity -- a significant
health risk factor.
86. Helps decrease your appetite -- a short-term effect only.
87. Improves your pain tolerance and mood, if you suffer
from osteoarthritis.
88. Reduces work days missed due to illness.
89. Enhances your muscles' ability to extract oxygen
from your blood.
90. Helps you to maintain an independent lifestyle.
91. Improves your general mood state.
92. Improves your athletic performance.
93. Helps to increase your overall health awareness.
94. Reduces your risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
95. Improves your overall quality of life.
As you can see from this list of health-related exercise
benefits, exercise can have a
substantial impact in helping you avoid becoming a
negative statistic in the ongoing battle for
personal wellness. In the litany of self-help
advice books and articles that currently
proliferate the marketplace, one of the most common
themes to individuals who perceive they
are confronted with an insurmountable problem is
to "look for a better way." When it comes
to your health, the better way has already been
identified: exercise regularly. Without
question, exercise is medicine ... preventive medicine.
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| 1116.49 | | WRKSYS::MACKAY_E | | Fri May 03 1996 10:08 | 36 |
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Patty,
I don't talk about sports and workouts with people who
are not into it. I feel much better overall (mentally and
physcially) when I am active. I was an athletic in my teens
and I didn't do anything in my early 20's because I was too
busy with work/baby/all. Even though I never had a big problem
with weight, I wasn't a happy camper during those sedate years.
I didn't realize that until afterwards, until I got back into
running and sports in my late 20's. (Oh my gosh, no wonder I
felt like sh*t all those years!). People who was never active do
not understand how good they can feel about *life* when their body
is in good condition, they think working out has only to do with
losing weight, since weight is such a "buzz thing" in our society
now. So now, I stay active to feel good, I do it to take care of
myself (and others around me by not being a b*tch!). Most doctors
in this country are not good at preventions, they still don't get
the mind and body connection concept (it is not a hoax, since other
cultures swear by it!).
So, think about how good Patty feels about herself. Forget
the doctor's discouragement - she has no clue. People will always
offer opinion and advice, but blind men can't give good directions!
Think about how much healthier Patty is - better circulation, better
immune system, stronger heart and lungs, better moods, stronger bones
(to prevent osteroporousis sp?), stronger muscles (prevent injuries),
better qualilty of life, etc. Think of it as a maintenance routine, like
brushing your teeth.
Keep it up, Patty, we all have set backs once in a while. But if
you stick to, you'll thank yourself in the future.
Eva
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| 1116.50 | | MKOTS3::OBRIEN_J | Yabba Dabba DOO | Fri May 03 1996 10:11 | 2 |
| See Note 648.2 Infants Miracle Diet :)
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| 1116.51 | Keep moving forward | BASEX::WERNETTE | | Fri May 03 1996 10:35 | 11 |
| Hi Patty,
I started this note because I am unfit, but remember how great
it feels to be fit. When I was exercising regularly and
maintaining a healthy weight I had lots of energy. I was
more confident and overall happier. Stay with your program.
Sometimes you don't realize what an impact eating well and
exercising have until you stop doing it. Keep it up.
Good luck,
Terry
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