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workouts for dummies?
I am so frustrated with my uncoordinated efforts to workout. Does anyone have a suggestion for a workout routine that provides a muscle building component? I have tried yoga, Pilates, zumba, bar method even free weights and getting the form right is driving me crazy. I don't have the money to hire a trainer or attend…
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filled with regret
So I was at the gym this morning feeling ridiculously proud of myself for working out when I haven't been feeling well. I have MS and it's been flaring for some reason, not too bad, just enough to remind me I have it. On the TV in the gym is the show "Doctors" which I don't usually watch. I'm an RN and the show seems…
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how accurate is this "fat loss monitor"
So my husband brought home this Omron fat loss monitor from work. I think it was pretty cheap. Here's my question for anyone who is knowledgeable about such things. How accurate is this fat percentage? I enter in my height, weight, age and sex then you hold onto each side of the metal handles and it's supposed to tell you…
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Gastric Bypass
I am sure there are some strong feelings and opinions out there about bariatric surgery. I would like to hear about any personal experiences. I had a lap band surgery 10 years ago and it has been a big waste of time and money. I have had so many problems with it recently the doctor would like to remove it. He is already…
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Hello everyone.
Hello everyone, I'm back on-line after a long absence. I have about 135 pounds to lose but I am going to focus on 10 pounds at a time. Everytime I pick up 10 pound bag of potatoes I realize why I'm so tired all of the time. It's like I'm carrying another person around on my back. My struggles with weight loss are many but…
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My Christmas wish
Yes, I want peace on earth, good will toward men (and women). I want everyone to have shelter, clothing and enough to eat, blah,blah,blah.... But MOST of all, I want to stop eating all this extra holiday food and have a Christmas miracle by having a loss at my next weigh-in! Does that make me a bad person?
