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How do you exercise
Hey, all: Thanks for joining the new DC area group. Thought it'd be cool to chat about healthy living in the DC area. So how does everyone get their exercise? I do a ton of walking, or at least try to. I have a Fitbit and that pushes me to walk to a farther away Metro stop, that kind of thing. Trying to get myself to do…
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Baby Steps Back Into Exercise
I finished chemo last June and that took everything out of me. Frankly, I was so weakened, that I couldn't go up steps easily or even bend over to pick something up. I started very slow just by making myself bend over to pick things up that I had dropped. I also used my miniature schnauzer to my advantage, lifting her…
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Good dining establishments for healthy eating
I don't know about you all, but I do like to eat out. The problem is finding restaurants and options on the menu that are healthy and aren't salad. I have found a few but frankly, I'm getting sick of them. Cosi for instance has some interesting salads to eat but if I see one more Cosi salad . . . . Anyone have suggestions…
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Introductions
I just realized I forgot to set up an introduction thread. I'm Susan. I live over on the edge of Capitol Hill and work near Dupont Circle. I Metro everyday to work and try to work lots of walking into that routine. I have dogs I could be walking, but find myself settling into the couch. I sure could use some motivation.
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Fit and Fat
I am thrilled. Just found this wonderful book by Dr. Glenn Gaesser of the University of Virginia about how it's more important to be fit (active and eat healthy) than to be skinny. I feel like for once I can relax and just take care of my health rather than try to lose weight. Sigh. Happiness. I love my fat but fit butt.…
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race
I need to keep reminding myself of this. I am losing weight but very slowly. I've been basically staying within my calories and walking a lot (I have a Fitbit and that has really helped to get me moving). The scale shows only 5 pounds lost in 2 months and I've lost half an inch on my waist and hips. Sometimes it's a…
