Comments on Chibi Jeebs: I need some assvice, please

I need some of this assvice, too--glad I went back...

2012-01-20T17:16:52.144-08:00

I need some of this assvice, too--glad I went back through your FB. ;p
I have a recliner strapped to my ass a lot...and injuries have made me quite funky. ;-(
(& not in the good way...though I still get down with funk music!)
Asked my dude, again, about walking with me last night...and he asked if I could try to avoid complaining about how hot or tired I am...I was surprised by his report that I did that. ;-( I thought I just peeled off layers & fanned myself. ;p
Hugs!
PS, careful with the Bikram yoga, I've heard that since the heat is external, rather than developed by your body, it's easy to overstretch and injure yourself. Not saying don't do it--just don't overextend yourself if you're not used to stretching that much.

*Ha! Maybe. I did my 3rd session tonight...better ...

2012-01-09T17:17:07.514-08:00

*Ha! Maybe. I did my 3rd session tonight...better every time!*
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I'm going to have to give swimming a go - I us...

2012-01-09T16:39:17.558-08:00

I'm going to have to give swimming a go - I used to LOVE the pool as a child. :)

Oh, how I love you, Karen. Hee! Thanks for the gig...

2012-01-09T16:38:57.436-08:00

Oh, how I love you, Karen. Hee! Thanks for the giggle. ;)

Thanks, Katie. I really do enjoy walking, enough s...

2012-01-09T16:38:31.470-08:00

Thanks, Katie. I really do enjoy walking, enough so that it doesn't FEEL like "exercise" (read: a chore). :)

It's frustrating limiting yourself when you KN...

2012-01-09T16:37:56.956-08:00

It's frustrating limiting yourself when you KNOW you used to be able to do more. *sigh* I think I'm gonna have to learn to LISTEN to my poor body once and for all. Thanks, lady. :)

grabs your ass Thanks, Tooks. ;)

2012-01-09T16:36:26.433-08:00

*grabs your ass*

Thanks, Tooks. ;)

I would LOVE to swim - I used to be a fish when I ...

2012-01-09T16:35:59.072-08:00

I would LOVE to swim - I used to be a fish when I was a kid!

I prefer #1. nods (It's My Health Challenge ...

2012-01-09T16:35:33.847-08:00

I prefer #1. *nods* (It's My Health Challenge - I didn't make it up (or it wouldn't have that extraneous Y).) ;)

It's more my fault: I've discussed with my...

2012-01-09T16:34:40.205-08:00

It's more my fault: I've discussed with my doc more than once in the past few years - I just kinda sorta don't TELL her when I see her that I've kinda sorta slacked off... *shame face*

Oh, you smart ass! bwa ha ha ha haaaaaa! Touche, m...

2012-01-09T16:33:53.675-08:00

Oh, you smart ass! bwa ha ha ha haaaaaa! Touche, my friend. Touche. ;)
xoxo

Once a week sounds do-able. Thanks, Tara. :)

2012-01-09T16:33:20.093-08:00

Once a week sounds do-able. Thanks, Tara. :)

Ah, yes. Thank you!

2012-01-09T16:33:00.947-08:00

Ah, yes. Thank you!

I've been doing it a little, but I have a snea...

2012-01-09T16:32:50.329-08:00

I've been doing it a little, but I have a sneaking suspicion I'm pushing myself too much too fast (as per usual). Thank you! :)

Don't be sorry: it's cuz you're awesom...

2012-01-09T16:32:16.660-08:00

Don't be sorry: it's cuz you're awesome!

I've only done yoga at home in mah living room...

2012-01-09T16:31:48.771-08:00

I've only done yoga at home in mah living room, but maybe I should STOP opening the patio door and turning the fan on myself? hehehe ;)

Heh, I got "asspinion" added to Urban Di...

2012-01-09T16:31:06.183-08:00

Heh, I got "asspinion" added to Urban Dictionary! ;) http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=asspinion

I would LOVE to (get over my damned self and) get ...

2012-01-09T16:30:46.960-08:00

I would LOVE to (get over my damned self and) get in a pool! Until Chebbar starts work and/or my EI kicks in, though, it's not feasible. Excellent reminder, though - thanks, lady! <3

I love walking, and it doesn't really feel l...

2012-01-09T16:27:41.994-08:00

I *love* walking, and it doesn't really feel like exercise, so it never feels like a chore. :)

I've been seeing my chiro since I was 18. He suggested physio, but after hearing about my physio appointment, didn't really have much more to tell me. I go for semi-regular adjustments.

I have back and foot problems. I have started swim...

2012-01-08T03:13:53.945-08:00

I have back and foot problems. I have started swimming every day. The great thing is your back is always protected. I highly recommend it. It feels amazing and is so great for my brain too. I must agree with KatieP, this should be a decision mainly based on moving in a way that you enjoy, that might be swimming, it might be dance! Search for that, not weight loss. xxxx

I, of course, prefer trading the couch strapped to...

2012-01-07T04:42:20.570-08:00

I, of course, prefer trading the couch strapped to my ass for the recumbent bike being strapped to my ass ... and my also chronically hellish back. Between that and walking there isn't much else I'm willing to put my body through. Can't run because that's a no-no for my knees & I've tried dozens of dvds and all of them seem to have at least one section that puts my back/knees/etc in agony. (TurboJam doesn't have any floor work that I've come across yet but Chalene Whaterface irritates me after a very short while -- she's as perky as Jillian Michael isn't). *hugs*

My advice is that there is no 'one size fits a...

2012-01-07T01:27:22.436-08:00

My advice is that there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to exercise and no plan that will work all the time. The main objective should be to move your body in a way you enjoy AND gives you functional strength for daily living. If I was pushed to give you a structure I would say walk 3 or 4 times a week, lift some easy weights on some days, do something that relaxes you (like swimming or yoga) on some days and on other days do nothing.

Listen to your intuition -- your heart/body will tell you what will make you feel (and look) great.

Take it easy, listen to your body, be as consisten...

2012-01-06T20:09:51.371-08:00

Take it easy, listen to your body, be as consistent as you can and build up.

That's my take :)

I haven't worked out lately and recovering from an injury myself. My plan is to do the elliptical or treadmill for about 15 min then do a short circuit of the weights machines, and if I am up to it and the weather cooperates then maybe take a short walk.

This is going to be difficult for me as I'm used to doing 40-45 on the elliptical. But I can't do that now and need to start slow and easy.

But seriously, listen to your body - work yourself but don't overwork yourself.

Be consistent. Tell yourself you'll walk (or whatever you choose) for X # of minutes X times a week - and then do it.

If you start out with 30 min walk 3 times a week, then either up the time or the number of days a week after a couple weeks.

Good luck!

Last year I started out walking on a treadmill 30 ...

2012-01-06T19:52:55.834-08:00

Last year I started out walking on a treadmill 30 min x3 a week. Each week I increased the speed or incline. Yoga was also good even though I am terribly inflexible. Walking my dog to the neighborhood park was a good 45 min but tiring. I also concur with swimming if you can swing it

If you like running, the C25K (Couch to 5k) is a p...

2012-01-06T19:24:17.525-08:00

If you like running, the C25K (Couch to 5k) is a program that a LOT of people recommend. I don't like running, unless it's from zombies, so I haven't tried it.
The only other assvice I have is from my weight training class: Weights/resistance of some kind 2-3x a week and cardio 4-5x a week. She also suggested if you're really trying to jump start weight loss-do something you've never done before. Spin, yoga, zumba, whatever.
There's my ass.

Comments on Chibi Jeebs: I need some assvice, please

I need some of this assvice, too--glad I went back...

*Ha! Maybe. I did my 3rd session tonight...better ...

I'm going to have to give swimming a go - I us...

Oh, how I love you, Karen. Hee! Thanks for the gig...

Thanks, Katie. I really do enjoy walking, enough s...

It's frustrating limiting yourself when you KN...

*grabs your ass* Thanks, Tooks. ;)

I would LOVE to swim - I used to be a fish when I ...

I prefer #1. *nods* (It's My Health Challenge ...

It's more my fault: I've discussed with my...

Oh, you smart ass! bwa ha ha ha haaaaaa! Touche, m...

Once a week sounds do-able. Thanks, Tara. :)

Ah, yes. Thank you!

I've been doing it a little, but I have a snea...

Don't be sorry: it's cuz you're awesom...

I've only done yoga at home in mah living room...

Heh, I got "asspinion" added to Urban Di...

I would LOVE to (get over my damned self and) get ...

I *love* walking, and it doesn't really feel l...

I have back and foot problems. I have started swim...

I, of course, prefer trading the couch strapped to...

My advice is that there is no 'one size fits a...

Take it easy, listen to your body, be as consisten...

Last year I started out walking on a treadmill 30 ...

If you like running, the C25K (Couch to 5k) is a p...

grabs your ass Thanks, Tooks. ;)

I prefer #1. nods (It's My Health Challenge ...

I love walking, and it doesn't really feel l...