SoWell on Sowal

SoWal Guide

Jul 24, '06 · 1:04 PM75,473

okay my little fitness wannabees... here it is. and thanks for deciding on this thread name. After sharing our goals and strategies for fitness and weight reduction, we'll all be sowell on sowal!!!

Cork and I are doing at least one yoga/pilates class per week now. plus we bicycled the other day (almost killed me). and plan to do exercise on our own at home as well.

as far as diet and weight reduction, we haven't really gotten very far. I'm reading two current resources for motivation and just general info: Body for Life for Women (A Woman's plan for Physical and Mental Transformation) - Pamela Peeke, MD, and The Reality Diet (fight fat with fiber) - Schnur, MD. They are both really straightforward, no nonsense approaches to weight loss - and include a lot of info on weekly menus, exercise, etc.

I know that I will need a menu plan to follow in the first 3 months of my "transformation". If I have a reasonable menu to follow, then I don't mind shopping and cooking. Having it all planned out makes it easier for me, and it makes me eat things that I would otherwise avoid or not think about eating (it expands the culinary experience)...

What are your goals? I need to finish up some of my reading and then I plan to put my goals on paper, along with my plan to achieve them. I have also already started a food and exercise journal.

I'll be sharing some of this with you. I hope we can all share successes, questions, recipes, exercise tips, etc... hope to see you on here every day looking for motivation and at the same time giving support to all of us..

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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jul 24, '06 · 1:18 PM#2

Re: SoWell on Sowall

Here is my approach. Stay away from refined sugars, white flours, and rice. Instead choose whole grains, veggies, meats, brown rice. I use the store-brand instant brown rice and I love it. It is so quick, easy and tasty. I do drink Diet Soda though. I know it is not the best thing to drink, but I have a hard time getting water down. I do drink it occasionaly though. I really need to incorporate exercise in my day though. That is the hardest thing for me. I got the eating under control, but really need motivation for the exercise part! I am going to get on a schedule and do it though. Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!

Admin

Jul 24, '06 · 1:38 PM#3

Re: SoWell on Sowall

Beach Fanatic

Jul 24, '06 · 1:39 PM#4

Re: SoWell on Sowall

Have Sally Struthers move into your house.

kt loo

Jul 24, '06 · 1:51 PM#5

Wise guys.
OUT OF THE LOUNGE ----------------->

( ;-) ;-) ;-) kidding, love ya)

SoWal GuideAuthor

Jul 24, '06 · 1:52 PM#6

TripleB - will you be joining in on the fitness funn?

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jul 24, '06 · 1:53 PM#7

TripleB - will you be joining in on the fitness funn?

When He** freezes over he will. ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Jul 24, '06 · 1:55 PM#8

The leg lifts I do with my recliner has to burn some calories.

SoWal GuideAuthor

Jul 24, '06 · 1:58 PM#9

When He** freezes over he will. ;-)

hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa :rolling:

then, OUT TribleB------------------>
not really!

kt loo

Jul 24, '06 · 2:00 PM#10

Back to topic.
My mother in law is in physical therapy after an extended illness. One thing they told her that stuck with me is the simple thought that your body responds to even the smallest stimulus. Just a small amount of exercise, if that's all you can muster, will still put the wheels in motion for change. In other words, don't forego exercise if you can't do a full half hour, just do what you can, even if it's only 5 minutes, and it's still beneficial, not a waste of time. Muscles will shrink if not used, but they won't if even a little bit of effort is made.

As my "penance" for watching Idol, ;-), I try to force myself to run in place or do sit ups during the commercials. I keep some 5 lb weights by the sofa too, in case I get inspired. Sometimes that's my only exercise for the week, but it's something...

Beach Lover

Jul 24, '06 · 2:01 PM#11

the real secrect to being skinny.........

dance at every local music show.
seems to work for me anyway, couldnt gain weight if i tried.

SoWal Staff

Jul 24, '06 · 2:07 PM#12

I run 3-4 times a week. Yesterday I ran 3 1/2 miles but it varies daily. I would rather exercise than give up anything I love to eat OR drink.

Hope it's working...

bean

Jul 24, '06 · 2:21 PM#13

the real secrect to being skinny.........

dance at every local music show.
seems to work for me anyway, couldnt gain weight if i tried.

I think several of us were right like this in our 20's. Add 10+ years and a couple of kiddos and you won't have any trouble gaining a couple of lbs. ;-)

I'm going to start gradual with the excercise. Mostly walking a mile or two in the evenings and bike riding with the Dylan. I'm not quite ready to start the dieting part. I hope to get some good menu ideas first!!!

SoWal Expert

Jul 24, '06 · 2:48 PM#14

Well, I have been working out and wanted to show off my belly.

Edited per Kurt -- :floor:

Admin

Jul 24, '06 · 2:52 PM#15

Well, I have been working out and wanted to show off my belly.

That pic needs a pasty.

SoWal Insider

Jul 24, '06 · 2:53 PM#16

The leg lifts I do with my recliner has to burn some calories.

Doing leg lifts and 12 oz curls can really burn those calories! ;-)

Funnkalicious

Jul 24, '06 · 2:55 PM#17

Seeing that we ate our way through Puerto Rico...and for a short evening Puerto Rican food proved to not agree with me I should be ok...I will be spinning after work every day until I leave. Then when I go to LA I'll quit eating all together. I should be a twig by New Years. :funn:

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jul 24, '06 · 2:57 PM#18

Seeing that we ate our way through Puerto Rico...and for a short evening Puerto Rican food proved to not agree with me I should be ok...I will be spinning after work every day until I leave. Then when I go to LA I'll quit eating all together. I should be a twig by New Years. :funn:

Kimmi, I have been meaning to ask you, what exactly is the spinning class?

SoWal Expert

Jul 24, '06 · 2:59 PM#19

I am thinking about starting a Hot Dog Diet, where I eat only Hot Dogs, Hot Fries, and Dr Pepper.

Funnkalicious

Jul 24, '06 · 3:02 PM#20

Kimmi, I have been meaning to ask you, what exactly is the spinning class?

Spinning

Here is some info for you my darling. It's torture...but amazing.

Admin

Jul 24, '06 · 3:06 PM#21

Seeing that we ate our way through Puerto Rico...and for a short evening Puerto Rican food proved to not agree with me I should be ok...I will be spinning after work every day until I leave. Then when I go to LA I'll quit eating all together. I should be a twig by New Years. :funn:

I'm not sure that you will be allowed to even purchase a ticket, and I know they won't let you on the plane unless you sign a liposuction rider. There is a mandatory lipo rule for anyone attempting to enter LA at higher than 5% body fat. The good news is that all westbound flights are now equipped and staffed with experienced suction teams.

Relax weight-challenged tourists, this rule only applies to persons staying for more than 10 days, although a $50 per pound non-refundable deposit is required if you have not purchased a return ticket.

Funnkalicious

Jul 24, '06 · 3:08 PM#22

I'm not sure that you will be allowed to even purchase a ticket, and I know they won't let you on the plane unless you sign a liposuction rider. There is a mandatory lipo rule for anyone attempting to enter LA at higher than 5% body fat. The good news is that all westbound flights are now equipped and staffed with experienced suction teams.

Relax weight-challenged tourists, this rule only applies to persons staying for more than 10 days, although a $50 per pound non-refundable deposit is required if you have not purchased a return ticket.

TOOTSIE!
You are in so much trouble Kurtifunn! :whack:

I hit 2% yesterday.

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jul 24, '06 · 3:09 PM#23

Spinning

Here is some info for you my darling. It's torture...but amazing.

It sounds like torture, but a great workout. I need to look around here and see if they offer it at any of the gyms. Thanks for the info!!! Hope you had a great time in PR!!!!!

Admin

Jul 24, '06 · 3:10 PM#24

TOOTSIE!
You are in so much trouble Kurtifunn!
I hit 2% yesterday.

It's not my rule. :lol:

Isn't 2% the Lance Armstrong level? Before he retired?

Love the av.

Beach Fanatic

Jul 24, '06 · 3:10 PM#25

Well; you know what they say about marriage -putting a wedding ring on that finger is like pulling the rip cord on an inflatable raft. I have been 'married' for 10 years now and let's just say that there is a connection between the number of manatee sightings and the number of times I go to the beach.

My idea of exercise is to simulate dumbells by placing marachino cherries at each end of a toothpick. When I raise my martini glass to my lips it looks deceptively like arm curls.

Who knows, maybe one day I will be motivated to join you all in this fitness craze, and then I too can be that voluptuous 'gal' on the beach screaming "Trim-Spa Baby!" at all the gawking tourists.