Exercise, the dreaded subject....

[nyKath]

One can go to www.walking.about.com or other sites out there to find out about adding weights to walking. Some pros will say yes, some will say no. The different exercise videos are also yes and no about this. It's up to each to do your own research and find your own comfort level as far as this goes. NYKath

[Queenie]

Kathy,

I've not been to that site, but I once read about a weight vest.  Adding the weight to your torso, rather to your shoulders as Niki pointed out.  Some people even add how much they've lost to the vest (the one that I looked at a long time ago would let you add one pound at a time), to get an idea of how hard it was for them to do this exercise before they lost. 

I may look into this again.

Carolyn

[niki]

hi guys..that is my opinion...when i was still working at bally's we were introduced to the reebok program of power walking...from all the studies they did,using additional weights did not really help anything and just increased the risk of injury...you want to stretch before you start...start slowly,gradually increasing in intensity......in this particular instance,i wouldn't tell anyone to look for info online...there are times that you can find every opinion on the planet online and in this one particular case, i would like you to consider my opinion as a rehab certified RN and a fitness instructor(former)..start walking ad gradually increase the intensity of your workout.......your bodyweight is MORE than sufficient to challenge you........and you don't need to add weight as you lose weight....you will still be MORE than sufficiently challenged...i used to power walk anywhere from 3 1/2 miles to 7 miles a number of times a week and was in GREAT shape....i highly recommend it.........    
  kathy,if you prefer to use weights,go right ahead...
                                               sincerely,niki

[EnJae]

I figure I am carrying enough extra weight... HaHa
NJ

[niki]

me too....there's this guy that has a whole program that uses NO weights....your body weight is your resistance...WHY risk injuring yourself?...the rotator cuff in your shoulder is very easily injured and not easily repaired.....when injured,there is often irreparable damage...we'll stay in GREAT shape when we power walk on the trails we'll have on the ranch.......niki

[niki]

very funny,miss mary.....haha....i'll get you yet......

[BigBen]

if U R sure no one will call the cops on me, I will do it Miss Mary.  U will probably see the story in all the newspapers.  Ben

[DEBBIEWEBE]

PSST forget the newspapers....just post the picture next to your name on the message boards!!!!
DEBBIE

[Queenie]

Debbie - I just went to your homepage - why don't you put your picture on the LDL board? 

Carolyn

[nyKath]

I agree with Carolyn! Wow, Deb, you're so pretty! ....NYKath

[DEBBIEWEBE]

Carolyn,
I wish I could. I tried like five times and all I get is this stupid red X so I compromised and just put the link in.  Im not computer smart enough to figure out how to correct it.  I read the links you put out a few days ago regarding how to fix the red x but its over my head!!!! I even had a friend whos pretty good on the computer take a look at it but he couldnt figure it out either.
: (
Sorry
Debbie

[DEBBIEWEBE]

Awww thanks Kath thats sweet of you to say.  Some days I look better than others thats for sure.  It helps when you do your hair and put on makeup though.  That picture was a year and a half ago before I gained the 35 lbs from my thyroid issue. I have lost about 12 lbs as of right now on Lets do Lunch and hopefully I can get off the rest of the 35 and then lose  the other extra 20 that I was carrying in that pic!!!!  It good to know its only time standing between now and the healthy weight I desire.  I dont have to worry about being able to stick to a diet...thats for sure!!!
GOD BLESS
DEBBIE

[DEBBIEWEBE]

Wow thanks Tress!!!!!!.....it worked GREAT but a little TOO GREAT....now I have the INCREDIBLY HUGE PICTURE PROBLEM that someone else had.  I post too much to have 50 4x5 pictures of me glaring at me everytime I sign on.  lol  I will have to go back and read how to resize it before I try again.  At least that got rid of the red x problem.  One step closer though!!!!
GOD BLESS
DEBBIE

[DEBBIEWEBE]

Thanks to Tress and Carolyn my pictures finally up and the right size!!!!!  Couldnt have done it without you two!!!! Tress you were right about the caps in the jpg...it didnt work till I changed it to a small case "s"
Tress thank your cousin for me for resizing the picture...it looks great!!!
GOD BLESS
DEBBIE

[maggiemae]

I cannot live without exercise!  It is SUCH a motivator!  I do not look at it as work at all.  I put on the iPOD with my Podrunner music and a way I go!  Podrunner music is specifically designed for working out.  Anyone out there who has an iPOD I highly recommend it.  I try to walk outside as much as possible, but use my treadmill most as the uneven ground bothers me.  I do carry 3 lb weights in each hand and I vary the incline.  I don't know if there is any benefit to it or not, but I like the way I feel when I'm through with my 60 minute workout.  Exercise has so many wonderful, healthy benefits.  I can't imagine a day without it. 

[TNangela]

I'm with you Maggie!! In all of my pregnancies when I got too large and unstable to exercise I truly missed it!!!  I don't take it for granted that I can still exercise either...
ANG

[Queenie]

Debbie - I'm so glad you got your picture up!!

Exercise - Actually, I do like the way it makes me feel.  I used to do something every day - when I met John (almost 3 years ago), I stopped for a while, then went back to it, then stopped.  Life got in the way.

No........... I LET life get in the way.  I love walking & since I live in "pancake flat Virginia Beach" (the Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon's description, not mine!), I LOVE to bike.  I have a "beach cruiser" (no speeds!) and it's great.  Haven't ridden since 2003...  I'm going to buy John a cruiser - probably in the spring - and hopefully, he'll enjoy it with me.  When I biked alone I used to listen to books on tape - very cool - and I found I rode longer.

Carolyn

[niki]

ahah....we're talking about the dreaded E word,miss mary.....