tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post5004137498556486096..comments2024-03-27T12:54:20.598-07:00Comments on The Misadventures Of Super Librarian: Little Miss Crabby Pants Talks About Weight LossWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-27579230024920595332018-02-18T19:49:28.148-08:002018-02-18T19:49:28.148-08:00Marguerite: My sister likes Jillian Michaels - has...Marguerite: My sister likes Jillian Michaels - has one of her apps and she likes it because, like you, she likes to change things up in her workout so she doesn't get bored. I pretty much hate everything about working out, so it's a matter of finding something I can tolerate! LOL<br /><br />Oh Lord, yes, the cost of eating healthy! It's ridiculous. Fresh produce, decent cuts of meat - it adds up quick. And I live pretty frugally.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-76119029437794068802018-02-18T03:16:19.569-08:002018-02-18T03:16:19.569-08:00Seriously, WTG you to have come this far, and even...Seriously, WTG you to have come this far, and even harder than starting, to have got back on the wagon again when you fell off. <br /><br />I gave myself 'the talk' when I hit one of those birthdays. My downfalls are crisps and wine and cheese, I'm one of those strange people who doesn't really bother about sugar. Like you, I stopped having them in the house, because I have no will power. But unlike you, I found that I got a real high from exercise. I live in the sticks, so I can't easily et to a gym, so I tried out Jillian Michaels DVDs and got totally hooked. Three years on and I've just bought my 15th DVD of hers so I don't get bored, and I'm fitter than I was even as a teenager. I do drink, I do eat crisps and cheese, but I have got into the habit of rationing and compensating with working out, and that works for me. And yes, clothes are the main driver for me, not the scales or the measuring tape.<br /><br />One thing you said really hit home too, and that's the cost of healthy eating. I'm sick to death of hearing our UK nanny state going on and on about eating healthier, when they don't have a clue about what anything costs. It's miles cheaper to eat crap, and no amount of taxing sugary drinks or salty foods or (about to come into force here in Scotland) units of alcohol is going to change what people eat and drink. We need to teach people how to cook in schools, and we need to make 'proper' food cheaper. <br /><br />Right, stepping back down from my soap box now. Seriously well done. <br />Marguerite Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886711566567879237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-43298725609619797232018-02-05T17:04:40.707-08:002018-02-05T17:04:40.707-08:00Dorine: Yes, living in a cold climate and trying t...Dorine: Yes, living in a cold climate and trying to remain fit during the winter months is SO hard! When I lived in Michigan all I wanted to do was eat comfort food and hibernate. At least living in California now, the weather is only an excuse during the peak summer months when it's 100 degrees outside.<br /><br />Today was not a good day for me - I blew through my carb/sugar allowance. Oh well. At least I took my walk breaks at work and after all, tomorrow is another day...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-11425432126101194192018-02-04T17:16:59.117-08:002018-02-04T17:16:59.117-08:00Congratulations! It is definitely a struggle. One ...Congratulations! It is definitely a struggle. One thing that really helped my husband and I - joining a farm buying club, aka a farm share. It has forced us to be more aware of what is in season and to cook accordingly. We do a hiking challenge with our Metro parks, which made the exercise a lot more fun. Our biggest challenge - the winter months, when we want to be hermits. LOL I drug out the PS3 "Move" software for those times we don't want to leave the house. I think an exercise bike is on the list next - we couldn't fit the elliptical into our small house so we sold it. I really hate going to the gym, but I may relent as I got the "talk" from a doc this week. Sigh.Dorinehttp://thezestquest.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-7907472348277553502018-01-31T08:43:10.309-08:002018-01-31T08:43:10.309-08:00Carole: Yeah, I haven't done well with gym mem...Carole: Yeah, I haven't done well with gym memberships in the past. Something about the environment, coupled with my tendency to be lazy - I start out with the best of intentions and eventually stop going, letting my membership lapse.<br /><br />Congrats on your new home! We downsized recently but still found a spot for the elliptical - which comes in handy during the summer months since it gets so unholy hot where I live. It also gives me a great cardio workout, which is what I'm trying to focus on more these days for heart health.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-20114954462666520652018-01-30T17:04:52.741-08:002018-01-30T17:04:52.741-08:00Plateau....oooooo that horrible place. I've be...Plateau....oooooo that horrible place. I've been sitting pretty there for a while. I can't wait for my elliptical to arrive! Now that I have my own house we are making our own little gym. I'm so excited. With no fear of others watching me I can work out with no anxiety. Carole Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613257306239357553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-55822576294811748082018-01-30T08:01:10.453-08:002018-01-30T08:01:10.453-08:00Nikki: Thank you! I'm not so sure about "...Nikki: Thank you! I'm not so sure about "inspiring" though. I think I whine too much to be called that LOL<br /><br />Lynn: I'm kind of a stat nerd, so a fitness tracker has been great for me! It's been an easy way to measure my progress.<br /><br />I tend to hike with a partner, but I love audiobooks for when I'm on the elliptical. I can zone out, listen to a book, and get my miles in.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-17043811832919801922018-01-29T23:50:32.497-08:002018-01-29T23:50:32.497-08:00Go you, Wendy!
I also got a tracker this year and...Go you, Wendy!<br /><br />I also got a tracker this year and it does help. Seeing how many steps I've done in a day is instant feedback. Plus the reminder to get up and move every hour while I'm sitting at the computer is top-notch. I realized there were times I was "in the zone" and didn't move for two hours which is terrible for my body. <br /><br />I've heard several people listen to audiobooks while exercising. Since you are hiking, it might be a good way to make the exercise more enjoyable and pass by faster. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033114057488742940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-49113595492293152032018-01-29T19:46:27.444-08:002018-01-29T19:46:27.444-08:00Congratulations! That is awesome! You're so in...Congratulations! That is awesome! You're so inspiring.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889835236361582323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-41074249220216674792018-01-29T16:35:41.500-08:002018-01-29T16:35:41.500-08:00Lori: The next big hurdle for me (besides the weig...Lori: The next big hurdle for me (besides the weight loss) is cholesterol. Mine is borderline high. The bad and the good (which for some reason don't just cancel each other out). Counting calories early on REALLY helped me a lot - but I eventually had to accept the fact that I needed to start making smarter food choices. Which is a total drag - but there you have it.<br /><br />Vassiliki: Weight gain from meds is The. Worst. I tracked my calorie intake through my Fitbit, but there are other apps out there and I know several people who had success with MyFitnessPal (what Lori is using). It helps keep you accountable and you really start thinking about portion control - which has always been hard for me. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-11888274591494780182018-01-29T16:16:47.903-08:002018-01-29T16:16:47.903-08:00This is a really heartening post, Wendy and thank ...This is a really heartening post, Wendy and thank you so much for sharing your information. Unfortunately, I have gone the opposite direction to you since Montreal. I have gained 6 kilos (from an already too high weight) but this is mostly due to meds. I am eating less, and there is never any junk in the house. I'm trying to turn things around as I feel crap. so I think I will try to keep a food diary like you are doing. Let's see how I go. Vassilikihttp://shallowreader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-1579710662909679312018-01-29T12:39:23.050-08:002018-01-29T12:39:23.050-08:00So happy you've stuck with it. Getting over th...So happy you've stuck with it. Getting over the holiday plateau is always hard. Yay you! I have tried the no sugar thing and I absolutely can't do it. It always leads to binging for me. I did replace my bagel in the morning for greek yogurt with a little granola. More protein in the AM seems to really help my hunger pangs through the day.<br /><br />I've been tracking my calories (MyFitnessPal) and exercise (Fitbit) as well. I've got the same family history as you, and I didn't want to have to go on meds. My BP is down significantly, and my other numbers are down too. <br /><br />I set myself a challenge for miles each month. I started at 85 and when I consistently met that, I bumped it up by 5 each month (after meeting each new goal consistently). It was a great way for me to make sure I walked. This is my first month at 110. <br /><br />You've got this!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-10905900956157211692018-01-29T11:37:33.553-08:002018-01-29T11:37:33.553-08:00Dabney: I have zero impulse control - which is why...Dabney: I have zero impulse control - which is why I thought sugar would be so much harder for me. My solution has been to not keep any of it at home. None. There's literally no fun junk food anywhere in the Bat Cave. But man, the office during the holidays was hell. I still found myself hitting the candy dish way too often.<br /><br />Laura and Victoria: I knew I found the right doctor when he gave me The Talk, but also didn't heap a bunch of guilt on me. It was "you really need to be under 200 pounds. Even if it's 199 - you really need to get your weight under 200 pounds." I left there feeling like that wasn't an unrealistic expectation.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-57414485121603598362018-01-29T11:30:32.483-08:002018-01-29T11:30:32.483-08:00I am pretty sure I'm getting The Talk at my ap...I am pretty sure I'm getting The Talk at my appointment this week....Victoria Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259793807283856761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-79486996140382389132018-01-29T11:10:30.921-08:002018-01-29T11:10:30.921-08:00I have not gotten "the talk" from my doc...I have not gotten "the talk" from my doctor yet, but I am pretty sure it's just because she isn't paying attention and I need a new doctor. All of my siblings have been given "the talk" and I am not in any better shape than they are.Laura K. Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444534759113332744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-54210031854107084082018-01-29T11:08:25.634-08:002018-01-29T11:08:25.634-08:00I have such a problem with sugar. I gave it up for...I have such a problem with sugar. I gave it up for four months and felt so much better--especially in my joints--but have fallen back into bad habits this winter. I think the only solution for me is to say NO desserts ever which makes me sad but I just can't seem to regulate a sane amount. the passionate readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564387590086409663noreply@blogger.com