tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post7220744198002864118..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: Weighing InMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-57217914214785590672015-08-10T07:21:18.948-04:002015-08-10T07:21:18.948-04:00Water aerobics is supposed to be wonderful and not...Water aerobics is supposed to be wonderful and not too hard on the joints. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-31471361797910891782015-08-10T04:12:27.157-04:002015-08-10T04:12:27.157-04:00I don't know if I'm the best person to giv...I don't know if I'm the best person to give fitness advice. But something I do to relieve stress and get my body moving is water aerobics. It can be a lot of fun. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39823490977626079952015-08-08T16:00:25.334-04:002015-08-08T16:00:25.334-04:00I can see that. Somehow, I don't think taking ...I can see that. Somehow, I don't think taking the tortoises out for a walk would have the same results. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-49844902039403366202015-08-08T15:53:13.454-04:002015-08-08T15:53:13.454-04:00Hmm, that's a hard one. Four dogs definitely k...Hmm, that's a hard one. Four dogs definitely keep me active. I don't exactly have a choice about taking them out!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-9598508823208687032015-08-07T19:54:14.724-04:002015-08-07T19:54:14.724-04:00I won't even try a treadmill desk, at least no...I won't even try a treadmill desk, at least not at this point. I'm having a hard enough time getting used to just standing. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-79777788663912100902015-08-07T19:53:20.251-04:002015-08-07T19:53:20.251-04:00This one is kind of like a ball in the seat of a c...This one is kind of like a ball in the seat of a chair so you balance but it's not quite as hard. I'll see how it goes. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-15901179040270228842015-08-07T17:03:12.763-04:002015-08-07T17:03:12.763-04:00I seem to always be trying to lose weight. I'v...I seem to always be trying to lose weight. I've wondered about those treadmill desks, although I fear I'd be challenged when it came to walking and typing at the same time!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-28477520751558167292015-08-07T16:13:39.011-04:002015-08-07T16:13:39.011-04:00That's a great idea to sit on the exercise bal...That's a great idea to sit on the exercise ball as you write! I might have to put that one into effect. I heard Hemingway wrote standing up, so you're in good company. ;)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82015036244462551482015-08-07T13:05:09.328-04:002015-08-07T13:05:09.328-04:00Hmm, I'll have to keep the tortoises and their...Hmm, I'll have to keep the tortoises and their sharp nails away from the exercise ball chair. :)<br /><br />That is awesome about the recumbent bike - keep going! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37591842469341940382015-08-07T12:49:29.445-04:002015-08-07T12:49:29.445-04:00I had the best of intentions when I bought the exe...I had the best of intentions when I bought the exercise ball to sit on while writing. Unfortunately, Katie Cat made short work of the ball because I fail to keep her claws clipped short. She punctured the ball with one mighty leap....and that was that. Now I've purchased a recumbent exercise bike and put it in front of the TV -- so far, that's going well. I'm up to 30 minutes a day.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-19445082717209674092015-08-06T13:42:11.734-04:002015-08-06T13:42:11.734-04:00Good luck with your exercise goals! Being active a...Good luck with your exercise goals! Being active and fit is so important. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-51719435323324596722015-08-06T12:31:45.728-04:002015-08-06T12:31:45.728-04:00I'm not looking to lose weight, but I did add ...I'm not looking to lose weight, but I did add to my goals this month some exercise ones. Hopefully it will keep me accountable. Good luck to both of us. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76378000634195952602015-08-06T12:12:02.568-04:002015-08-06T12:12:02.568-04:00I would think your kids would keep you plenty acti...I would think your kids would keep you plenty active! :) <br /><br />A gym is a good idea - I just know I'll go for a little while then stop, using excuse after excuse. It's happened before, believe me. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-89767360391423230712015-08-06T11:48:33.011-04:002015-08-06T11:48:33.011-04:00Gah, yes! This is the story of my life! I find tha...Gah, yes! This is the story of my life! I find that the more I write, the more weight I gain. Lol. I need to get active which is my goal for when the kids start school again. I might join the gym and give myself a set time each day that I must work out before I can write. I'm hoping I can find a balance between a healthy lifestyle and writing. Good luck with your goals as well! Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-66090061316017487562015-08-06T07:25:03.063-04:002015-08-06T07:25:03.063-04:00Over the years, we've had a variety of exercis...Over the years, we've had a variety of exercise machines that we used...for awhile...until they became hangers for clothes. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-91796956535652258212015-08-06T01:52:10.003-04:002015-08-06T01:52:10.003-04:00The best luck I've had in getting both in is t...The best luck I've had in getting both in is to go for an evening walk then sit down to write afterward. Walking outside gets my creativity flowing. Good luck with the things you've ordered! I have one of the balls and often sit on it to write. Lately, I've been considering getting a rowing machine and stationary bike to have in different places in the house so I can exercise on a whim. Who am I kidding? Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65106960587368540022015-08-05T19:51:05.263-04:002015-08-05T19:51:05.263-04:00I try to do squats etc while waiting for my coffee...I try to do squats etc while waiting for my coffee to be ready or something to be done cooking in the microwave. Hey, every little bit helps!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-29768916828648672652015-08-05T19:13:30.129-04:002015-08-05T19:13:30.129-04:00Same. On top of the trying to loose weight situati...Same. On top of the trying to loose weight situation, I have this chronic leg spasm/cramping thing that requires me to move every few minutes or so to relieve pain. So I'm thinking of trying to incorporate some sort of exercise plans in it. Every time I get up, do some squats or jumping jacks or something. I already sometimes do squats while standing and playing video games hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-88355177520094211182015-08-05T17:24:54.806-04:002015-08-05T17:24:54.806-04:00For me, it's kind of like what someone (Oprah ...For me, it's kind of like what someone (Oprah maybe?) once said - I eat when I'm sad. I eat when I'm happy. I eat when I'm stressed. I eat.... :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76261891130164387212015-08-05T17:00:09.973-04:002015-08-05T17:00:09.973-04:00I'm more likely to eat junk and gain weight wh...I'm more likely to eat junk and gain weight when I'm not writing than when I am. Writing relieves stress for me and makes me feel good-- then I don't want to overeat. When I'm avoiding my manuscript for whatever reason, then I get stressed and go for cookies.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82262759922242957632015-08-05T16:22:01.479-04:002015-08-05T16:22:01.479-04:00I tried the balance ball in the past and found it ...I tried the balance ball in the past and found it difficult to sit on for too long. This is like a balance ball but it's in a chair. Sounds weird but I think I'll be able to use it more, and use it more consistently. Fingers crossed!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76907068719820604452015-08-05T16:10:58.728-04:002015-08-05T16:10:58.728-04:00I've used a balance ball as my desk chair for ...I've used a balance ball as my desk chair for many years. Used regularly, it does strengthen your core. Given a choice, if I don't have my balance ball, I'll stand before I sit in a regular chair. They're just not comfortable for me anymore. <br /><br />Hope it works for you.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-5597624550814024182015-08-05T14:55:56.154-04:002015-08-05T14:55:56.154-04:00Congratulations on all those pounds lost! I've...Congratulations on all those pounds lost! I've heard of that book but haven't picked it up. Hmm, maybe I will now.... :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-23690932689782858792015-08-05T14:54:48.467-04:002015-08-05T14:54:48.467-04:00Ha! :)
I really do enjoy walking. I'm just fu...Ha! :)<br /><br />I really do enjoy walking. I'm just full of excuses to not do it - too hot, too much construction in our neighborhood, blah blah blah. Boy, if only excuses helped us lose weight....Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-50700088058942210072015-08-05T14:37:00.549-04:002015-08-05T14:37:00.549-04:00Having the correct equipment is the start of the b...Having the correct equipment is the start of the battle, Madeline. I can't exercise much due to Fibromyalgia, but I do some. This year, I finally lost the last of the 30 pounds I added since I retired. My winning method was the foods from Dr. Phil's 20/20 Diet. I know it's not a one-size-fits-all, but it's worth a shot.Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.com