NerdyTXChick Member

I hate cardio too and have been trying to find something I like. And I'm in the same sweltering boat living in TX. There have been a lot of good ideas here - I personally like the idea of listening to audio books on the treadmill since I'm a book fiend. I had a suggestion, and while its not right for me, I thought I would…

Yay! Welcome to Onederland! I just got here myself. I bought a new outfit in the Jr.'s section to treat myself (all my other clothes and being held up with belts and safety pins). :flowerforyou:

I do the vodka and soda and add a little crystal lite (I prefer the lemonade). I alternate this with a plain soda + lemonade and nobody knows the difference.

I've heard you aren't supposed to count caffeinated beverages towards your water because caffeine acts as a diuretic. I wasn't sure about this though, so I googled it. Here's the info I found on WebMD: http://answers.webmd.com/answers/1166858/is-caffeine-a-diuretic

I've also been looking into resistance bands, but I too am a complete newbie on the subject. I found this website that I was just starting to read and thought I would share: http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/a/resistance.htm

Thanks! I've been wanting to get some DVDs for home, but I didn't know where to begin. I've done a few google searches, but its really hard to narrow down the choices. I'll check out the ones you listed. :smile:

I'd like to see the list too!

I'm not much of a cardio person either. I've been taking a class that is a combo of yoga, pilates, and Tai Chi. It does get me breathing heavy at times, and I'm pretty sore the next day, but I know it isn't the same as cardio. My plan is to start with this, and then gradually move up to more strenuous activities as my…

Thanks on both counts!!! (I'm 42). :-)

I know what you mean. I was very leery of posting at first after seeing people get jumped on. I've come to realize there are certain subjects to just stay out of - namely, the best way to lose weight. I've been gradually posting here and there on the chit chat board, and so far everyone's been very nice.

MrsFolk - 21 Pretty eyes and cheekbones!

@MemoirsOfaDam Pretty eyes!

I'd really like to start using the weights at the gym I recently joined, but I'm pretty intimidated as well. But its more an out-of-shape thing than a guy/girl thing. I just have this feeling my fumbling around using the lightest weights would be awkward and embarrassing. But I plan to do it anyway. I'm hoping the staff…

Since you go to one screen to close your diary (Diary Settings), and another to turn off the comments option in your news feed (News Feed Settings), I would guess that people either don't know to take that second step, or don't care enough to bother.

Everyone is different. For me, if I gave in to those cravings even a little, it would just make them worse. I'm better off cutting them out altogether. But the good thing is, the longer I go without them, the less I crave them. If you think you can handle a single serving, then you might try it and see if that helps or…

LOL! Thanks! I wasn't sure if my descriptions were all that great, and I've been kind of excited at how well these ideas are working.

Hey, here's my scarf idea! http://www.amyschwabdesigns.com/scarf-belt-store.html

Here's an example of my black stretchy belt. http://www.beltsnjewelry.com/images/fashion%20stretch%201%20black%20a%20s.jpg And here's an example of a chain belt I'm looking for. http://blog.smashion.com/home/resource/NDworak/Belts03.jpg And here's some good ideas.…

I'm completely in the same boat! I've been wearing my size 20 dockers to work that are baggy enough to fall off me! I've come up with a couple of cheap solutions though - belts. I picked up a cheap narrow belt at Walmart to hold my pants up, and although they are still kind of baggy in the butt, most of my shirts are long…

Absolutely amazing!!! You give me so much hope!

That's pretty much what I meant, but you said it better. All the references in the world wouldn't mean much to me. There always seems to be someone with another reference to contradict the original (and I'm not talking about just here, but with anything). But when I find something that works, that's what I'll stick with.…

I've been doing low carb despite being very skeptical at the start, and I've been pleasantly surprised. However, I don't think lowering carbs by itself is what's working for me. I think its just that I'm now paying attention to what I eat and trying to eat healthy. In the past, I could easily make a meal out of pasta or…

Wise words - don't give them a reaction! The stories I've read here tonight make me literally sick to my stomach. I just can't believe there are so many people out there who get a kick out of hurting other people! I mean, I believe it, but I hate it. I think we should all make a pact that if we ever witness this sort of…

Thanks! And thanks to everyone else who responded to me! From my limited viewpoint, it just looked like everyone (and I use that term loosely) was jumping all over the guy for being wrong. But it seems I may have been the one that was wrong. Oh well, wouldn't be the first time! Slinks back to anonymous corner.

I'm a sci-fi geek too! In fact, I tried both NerdyGirl and GirlNerd for usernames, but alas, they were already taken.

Mine is my name, although I'm thinking of changing it (my username, not my name, heh-heh). When I set up this account I was just thinking about counting calories, not interacting with people. I don't know if it actually matters all that much, but if I can think of a username I like that isn't already taken, I will probably…

Ah, I see. So what I was missing is that this is an ongoing thing. That makes a little more sense. I will, however, be very careful of what I say on here! :-)

Wow! I'm new here, so maybe there's something I'm missing, but these responses sound rather mean!

Okay, its Equate (Walmart) Stool Softener (Docusate Sodium) 100MG. I take one a night, although you can take up to 3. I should note that it says on the bottle not to take for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor, so I would definitely check with your doctor even though mine gave me the okay to take it…

I always get store brand stuff, so it was either Great Value (Walmart) or Krogers. I'll look at the bottle when I get home and let you know.