Comments on: Weigh Cool

By: XUP

XUP — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:56:51 +0000

Missy – thanks for the link. I’ve been over — very interesting!!

By: Missy

Missy — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:20:25 +0000

I started a blog about it, wanna hear it? Here it goes: http://gettingtoknowgym.blogspot.com/

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:53:44 +0000

Interestingly, I find Summer the easiest time of year to keep the weight off. I am never that hungry because of the heat, and despite not running during the Summer months, I am always on the go physically. And I’m much happier due to Vitamin D production. Now the Winter! That’s a different story.

Over the course of my last long term relationship I gained 20 lbs. No idea where they came from as they crept on an ounze or 2 at a time. During the break up I lost 20 lbs in one month. Not good, but I have kept that off for almost 2 years now. I know we aren’t supposed to be addicted to scales, but I step on mine every 2 or 3 days. I have an absolute max weight, and if I go over that, even by half a pound, I cut back on my food intake until I’m back below the max. I have also increased my fruits and veggie intact (heck, let’s be honest, I never ate them before), and I run from September through to May. This all seems to keep the weight exactly where I feel the healthiest.

Hmmmm…add to that a fair amount of lustful activity, like Zoom. Works wonders I find, and way more enjoyable than pounding the pavement.

By: XUP

XUP — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:10:52 +0000

Bob – I’m not a big fan of the gym either. I’m not sure about the Wii. It doesn’t sound too bad. How about walking? Walking, briskly, outdoors is great exercise. Maybe you could get a dog which will give you an excuse for a walk a couple of times a day??

By: Newsguy Bob

Newsguy Bob — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:05:48 +0000

Why fight it? There’s just more of me to love.

All seriousness aside, I’m trying to get more active, being mildly diabetic and all. But I’m only kidding myself when I say I’ll go back to the gym — I’ve just never been comfortable in that atmosphere, even at Cuts for Men (or “Flabby’s” as I like to call it). Running is out. I’ve tried it, but I come from a family of bad knees. Regardless of how good my shoes are, the pounding kills my knees, leaves me hobbling, and deprives me of sleep because of the pain.

I did buy an Nintendo Wii a couple weeks back. I haven’t been able to buy Wii Fit yet (stupid Nintendo; stupid eBay), but I do play tennis for about 45 minutes, three or four times a week. And I really get into it, jumping around my living room floor and actually swinging at the ball. It gets my heart rate up and makes me sweat quite a bit, so it must be good exercise.

By: XUP

XUP — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:39:00 +0000

Jobthingy – Walking is the best way to stay in shape, I think. No stress on the limbs. Lots of outdoor time, AND you get in some weight bearing exercise at the same time when you have carry stuff home.

meanie – Backfat? That’s a new one. I’ve heard complaints about belly fat and butt fat and hip fat and thigh fat, but never backfat. Well, you seem to have quite a thorough routine- even if it’s not a routine.

Ellie – It’s sooooo hard when there are so many other, funner things to do, isn’t it?

Jazz- Hey, if it was good enough for Cleopatra, why not you?

By: Jazz

Jazz — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:09:09 +0000

My method? Denial…

Le sigh.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:34:29 +0000

Lately, I don’t. Keep the middle aged spread from spreading too far. Because even if there isn’t a party or bbq to go to, the Mistah and I create our own.

It’s time. It’s really really time.

By: meanie

meanie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:50:57 +0000

i’ve been skinny gal my whole life up until about last year. last year is when i started noticing that i could not eat whatever i want, whenever i want without some kind of repercussions. the damage seems to be manifesting itself as backfat. ugh. i walk all over this great city, try to squeeze in 3 45-minute runs a week, and pop in an annoying kathy smith dvd a few times a week that takes care of some lower body, upper body and abs in 20 minute segments. i also tried power yoga in the hot room last week at rama lotus and LOVED it. i think when summer is over i will incorporate that into my non-routine routine.

By: Jobthingy

Jobthingy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:04:34 +0000

i walk alot. might have something to do with the fact i am of the non driving variety. but i also live quite close to the bare necessities (2 grocery stores, 2 phamacies, a timmies and a beer store). we also have an outdoor pool we take full advantage of in the summer months.

i do have to say that i weigh more now then i have in quite sometime (182 at 6feet) but in all my tallness i spread it out quite well.

i will go back to my regular daily power walking as well when Speedy goes back to school. i like to do at least a mile every day, 2 if i skip a day.