03-01-22, 10:09 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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Hi!
Rhonda - I think my link is expired, but I must have a copy of of it downloaded, do you want to PM me your e-mail address and I can send you the book? Lori - yay, an injury free week! Unfortunately for those of us who actually enjoy exercising, I think that is the least important part of weight loss at this stage in life - I think the other things, calories, sleep, hydration and mindset play more of a role. Today is the start of my hydration challenge month - gotta get my water in - something I will no longer struggle with soon! Random question - for those that do Pahla's workouts - do you do them barefoot like her or with shoes? I always did them barefoot - but I'm wondering if that could be the reason why they bother my back/hip? I mean, I do other stuff barefoot- fusion, Ellen, Essentrics, etc. I wonder if wearing shoes would make a difference? I don't know, I'm just really nostalgic for Pahla - I like the simplicity and even the talking - it is motivating to me. Donna |
03-01-22, 11:02 AM | ||
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
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However, he did consult with a lot of nutrition experts in Canada for diet. And what struck me the most was that he said the human body is a very efficient machine and we don't need that much food. As we age, everyone (and he means everyone!) will gain weight every year. It's extremely hard in our culture to lose weight because we are surrounded by high calorie food and large portions. It is possible to keep it off, but it's a lifestyle change and it's hard work. About 10% of those who lose it keep it off. Keeping track as you are doing is one recommendation from the book. I guess I can't list the rest, or I'll get into diet info, but I did find it interesting. If everyone knew this and believed it, the whole diet industry would fail, lol. In some ways it was depressing info, but in some ways freeing, if that makes sense! I've lost ten pounds in the last three months due to tooth issues. I've had three crowns and a root canal. It's not a diet I would recommend, it involves quite a bit of pain lol. But I've learned that I can't eat much if I want to be at this weight. Once my mouth heals, I'm sure I'll gain some back, just hoping not all of it.
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03-01-22, 11:38 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ohio
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Good info! Yes, I think HIIT and weight training are great (and even is high intensity) but you just can't do that to your body every day. And there's something really soothing about a long, steady-state or mixed low-impact interval workout. Honestly, more than any workout video or system, the thing I get the best endorphins and results from is doing long distance outdoor intervals of walking, jogging, and running. It doesn't burn a ton of calories, I don't go for speed, but it's so deeply soothing, and I do usually lose weight when that's my primary form of exercise (usually in spring, parts of summer, and fall).
Following Pahla's advice, I've finally lost almost 3 lbs. since the end of January.
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