tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post3031729550566705147..comments2023-11-02T05:39:49.632-07:00Comments on Heart Choices: Fitness Friday ~ Fitness BasicsDebbie Petrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-63536607137241059792009-02-21T15:42:00.000-07:002009-02-21T15:42:00.000-07:00Dear Debbie and Sandy,I shall start first thing in...Dear Debbie and Sandy,<BR/>I shall start first thing in the morning, Sunday to keep a food log.<BR/>I know I can do that much.<BR/>Perhaps I'm in for a surprise, but then again I'll be on the right track and take the challenge from there..<BR/>Maybe I'll be back for more questions next Friday.<BR/>You know, this was kind of inspiring.<BR/><BR/>P.S.<BR/>My physiotherapist, with whom I work (that's an exaggeration; have a therapy lesson), she also teach Pilates. When I'm better at it with the Feldenkrais therapy, I plan to join her Pilates group.<BR/>Fro now I enjoy Feldenkrais. I've regained the curves in my back and the use of my toes.<BR/>It feels marvelous.<BR/><BR/>From FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-19083248068513147382009-02-21T15:17:00.000-07:002009-02-21T15:17:00.000-07:00Felisol- I do agree with Sandy's advice. I would ...Felisol- I do agree with Sandy's advice. I would also add that it's best to eat small, frequent meals. It actually helps increase your metabolism instead of three larger meals. When you get to our age, the old metabolism slows down and it's harder to lose it. So, we have to know all the tricks too. <BR/>Alyce- We communicated by email about your question but I'd like to post something here too in case others had a similar question. I always get hungry after I exercise too. But if you haven't eaten for two hours before exercise, you should be hungry. As I mentioned above to Felisol, it's actually better to eat small, frequent meals. And if you do that, you'll be hungry every three hours.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-42064262586493842032009-02-21T08:05:00.000-07:002009-02-21T08:05:00.000-07:00Felisol:I wanted to comment on your question to De...Felisol:<BR/><BR/>I wanted to comment on your question to Debbie...though I'm sure she will have a more wonderful response than this. :)<BR/><BR/>First, I would suggest you keep a food log for a week to reveal exactly what you are eating. I find that I often eat more calories than what I realize in a day. Every bite counts. And some foods like nuts and oil are very high in calories. That isn't bad. It just means we need to eat less to create a calorie deficit.<BR/><BR/>Next, I wondered if you do any type of strength training (weight lifting or pilates, etc.) This will boost your metabolism to help you burn your calories more effectively all day long, even while you sleep. <BR/><BR/>I don't think you'd be holding on to an extra 10-20 pounds because of sugar free gum. I'd try some of these other things before you eliminate that.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps!!!<BR/>SandySandy @ The Scoop on Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382966038522662787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-12717306550091214072009-02-21T01:35:00.000-07:002009-02-21T01:35:00.000-07:00Thank you Debbie for reminding us that good state ...Thank you Debbie for reminding us that good state of mind needs good health!Phivos Nicolaideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149376242558001013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-14740856738312171902009-02-21T01:15:00.000-07:002009-02-21T01:15:00.000-07:00Dear Debbie,I am struggling with my overweight.15-...Dear Debbie,<BR/>I am struggling with my overweight.<BR/>15-20 pounds (10 kilos). They clings to my body like a scared child. They will not leave.<BR/>I do not exercise hard, but I exercise long..That is when I'm out hiking, I'm usually outdoors for four hours.<BR/>I use olive oil instead of fat, (have done so for 15 years),I hardly use white sugar at all.<BR/>I do however chew a lot of Wrigley's Extra with artificial sweetening, xylitiol, sorbitol and more.<BR/>Can this be the reason why these pounds will not go??<BR/>I started chewing gum when I stopped smoking some twelve years ago. (Might be longer, I actually don't remember).<BR/>My doc said something about nicotine having had an influence on the metabolism.<BR/>I would so like a formula to get rid of the overweight.<BR/><BR/>Yours truly FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-5193957961241370952009-02-20T07:33:00.000-07:002009-02-20T07:33:00.000-07:00Thanks Debbie..I am always hungry and tired after ...Thanks Debbie..<BR/>I am always hungry and tired after exercising..why is that?? I do drink as I go. Water that is. Sometimes I like to have a protein shake w/in an hour after a work out. Helps in building muscles.<BR/>Thanks!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506613813697706723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-23812968970969563722009-02-20T06:52:00.000-07:002009-02-20T06:52:00.000-07:00Thanks for the reminder of the basics. You know I...Thanks for the reminder of the basics. <BR/><BR/>You know I am going to be thinking about you today!!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948942744273864364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-56574301105395507882009-02-20T06:19:00.000-07:002009-02-20T06:19:00.000-07:00Debbie,You are right on when you said that health ...Debbie,<BR/>You are right on when you said that health is establishing a set of good habits that you can live with. You always give sage advice and this post is a great example. Thanks. OXMeg Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052363163218543818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-91710807926212857902009-02-20T05:41:00.000-07:002009-02-20T05:41:00.000-07:00Debbie:Love your tips. Basics are so very importa...Debbie:<BR/><BR/>Love your tips. Basics are so very important. The only thing I would add is that you want to warm up your muscles a bit before you stretch. I like to do about 5 minutes of cardio, then stretch, then do my real work out. This will minimize injuries. There's nothing worse than getting all geared up to finally work out and then pulling a muscle. :)<BR/><BR/>Have a fabulous day!!<BR/>SandySandy @ The Scoop on Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382966038522662787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-49922071123191343412009-02-20T04:35:00.000-07:002009-02-20T04:35:00.000-07:00With self awareness and attention to what your bod...With self awareness and attention to what your body and mind are really telling you, you can prevent yourself from eating for the wrong reasons.And that is one step closer to achieving quick weight loss the sensible way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com