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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6890 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 07:39 pm: |
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Ok time to get real with world Risa. You have been a real slacker lately and I am not happy with you. So what are you going to do about it Risa? hmmmm well tomorrow is always another day. Excuses! Well I worked out for thirty minutes on the eliptical tonight. You know you can do better. hmmm How about working out again before dinner? ok. Off I go to workout. I plan on doing some push ups and some dumb bell chest press exercises. I hope you log all your Fitness routines not for others to see but this is for you. Perhaps others will join you and if not, that is just fine. You and your blog will get along just fine. See you tomorrow, Have a good workout thank you for motivating me Blog.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: Risa
Post Number: 6907 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 04:41 pm: |
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Looking at you today Fitness blog and decided to tell you that I decided not to workout due to my monthly friend who likes to visit me. Tomorrow will be hitting the weights and cardio. Tonight will be a light workout. We will see what happens... You happen to stare at me and I had to find an answer for you.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: Risa
Post Number: 6916 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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Well tonight was ok. I was only able to tolerate fifteen minutes on the eliptical and managed to lift some light weights.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: Risa
Post Number: 6944 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 09:57 pm: |
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30 minutes on eliptical today. Yoga in the afternoon.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 6962 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 06:07 pm: |
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46minutes on eliptical. Weights, biceps, triceps and stretching. Feeling much better.
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DAP1122
Member Username: Dap1122
Post Number: 322 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 07:02 pm: |
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46 minutes!!! You are embarrassing me ....... after 4 minutes, I'm done. :-) Take care. DAP
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 6977 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 09:41 pm: |
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My eliptical had attached handles and if my feet start to hurt, I lift my feet off slightly off the pedals. I can go faster this way. Sometimes I increase the resistance depending on how I feel. I own this machine for five years now. If I stay on too long, my feet hurt a bit. I try not to use it every single day. Tomorrow I will use the tread. What don't you like about it?
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7055 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 05:13 pm: |
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Sorry blog, I have neglected writing for the past few days. I have been taking long walks, eliptical training and yes some relaxing along the way. today I jogged on my trampoline and lifted weights, pushups and took a nice walk with my hubby. ------------------------------------------ One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world making the most of one's best. ~ Harry Emerson Fosdick received this quote in an email from Debra Lynn Dadd http://dld123.com
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7074 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 12:53 pm: |
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Took a long walk with my husband last night at one of our naturescape parks around where I live. I am looking forward to exploring new parks soon.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1539 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 08:50 pm: |
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Good to see you get with the program, Risa. I am glad you did this. I had thought about doing it myself, but I have been posting to the Weekly Accomplishments, and I don't get feedback, so I figured it would be a waste of time for me to start a fitness blog.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7081 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 08:23 am: |
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Hi Cisco Start a Cisco Fitness Thread. This will be good competition for me. I will see you posting your schedule and accomplishments and I will have to keep on posting mine.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7090 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 09:13 pm: |
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Fitness has been very laxed for several days. I took a long walk with my husband last night but had to stop because my feet started hurting again. I think it could be my drug levels and will find out soon. Today I spent the entire day at my tx center going through my six month routine. Thankfully, my lungs are fine along with all my other tests. I was there waiting for a CT scan for an hour and a half and met two incredible people. I met a young man named Romaine and another older lady. I will always remember these two people. We started talking about the election and then all of sudden the conversation changed to health and low and behold, Romain had a trach. He had a scarf around his neck and I thought this was because of high fashion. He did sound a little breathy but that was because he had a trach. He looked very healthy and I would never in a million years think he had a trach. I never knew you could live with a trach for six years. I did say I would ask for prayers for him. He was hoping to be able to have his vocal cords fixed. His lungs are fine but he has some pain when he takes a deep breath. It is amazing that he is alive and survived many gun shot wounds. His story is a miracle.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7129 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 09:15 pm: |
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Today I went for a walk by myself and enjoyed every moment of it. push ups and some light weights.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7237 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 06:07 pm: |
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I took a short walk because it was too sunny. I am going back out now. I love this song by Kenny Loggins. Motivating and Inspiring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-e6Yhu5SU&feature=related There have been times in my life I've been wondering why Still somehow I believed We'd always survive Now I'm not so sure You're waiting to hear One good reason to try But what more can I say What's left to provide You think that maybe it's over Only if you want it to be Are you gonna wait for your sign, your miracle Stand up and fight This is it Make no mistake where you are This is it Your back's to the corner This is it Don't be a fool anymore This is it The waiting is over No room to run No way to hide No time for wondering why It's here The moment is now About to decide Let him believe Or leave him behind But keep me near in your heart And know, whatever you do I'm here by your side You said that maybe it's over Not if you don't want it to be For once in your life, here's your miracle Stand up and fight This is it Make no mistake where you are This is it You're going no further This is it Until it's over and done No one can tell you what you know Who makes the choice of how it goes It's not up to me this time You know There comes a day in every life This is it Make no mistake where you are This is it You're going no further This is it Until it's over and done This is it One way or another This is it No one can tell what the future holds This is it Your back's to the corner This is it You make the choice of how it goes This is it The waiting is over This is it No one can tell what the future holds This is it You're going no further
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7238 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 07:11 pm: |
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This song motivated a very brisk walk for 41 minutes. I probably walked for one hour in total. Time for Weights. I will back Risa Fitness blog to report. You have been very patient with me
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1570 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 08:38 pm: |
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Boy, you would love one of the trainers at the gym. Like an army sargeant. The guy that trains me is a little more forgiving, but he still occasionally busts my chops. You should try those seated ball twists. Gosh, are they fun. It isn't about the weight. I went from using a 6 pound medicine ball to using a 10 pounder in three easy lessons. LOL!!
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Robin
Member Username: Mamaru
Post Number: 259 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 12:10 am: |
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Risa, I love that song and it brought back such wonderful memories for me. I'll print out the words. A very dear friend of mine was newly t diagnosed w/Pancreatic Cancer.We all know too well, that the prognosis for this is gloomy but there are survivors. It's important for me to help him stay positive. This is a wonderful friend that helped me so much with Mike and the Tx. Always there with a smile and to lend and ear or a hand. Music is a great way to look at things. Can you suggest any other music that might be helpful for me and my friend at this time? Or poems? I know there have been so many wonderful ones said by group members that I wish I could remember. Thanks Robin
Donated a kidney to husband 6/26/2008 Husband and both kids have PKD I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED FOR THE LIFE I GAVE AS WELL AS THE LIFE I LIVED I found this on a website and its so true
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7400 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 01:52 pm: |
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Sorry folks I was very busy moving and did not see your messages. Robin- I love the theme from Rocky. That song always came into my head during my toughest challenges. I say if you can move then move. If you have trouble moving ask for help but always try your best. I have been obsessed with all sort of ab exercises lately. Love to walk outdoors too.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1670 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 04:51 pm: |
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It's about time that you got back with it!!LOL!!
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missamber
Member Username: Missamber
Post Number: 38 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 08:03 pm: |
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Risa, I bet you feel great when you exercise! I want to get myself to walk and then start jogging. My doc wants me to walk a mile a day! I gave him a crazy look when he told me that. If I attempted that someone would have to scrape me off the floor! I think jogging is liberating. I remember those days when I could....
Kidney Transplant 01/31/08 My brother donated. UMC Lubbock TX
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1869 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 02:08 pm: |
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Hey, lady, did you forget about this blog? And possibly the exercise, too? This is your conscience (boy, you got a helluva deal here) You need to exercise!! Lead by example. Hehehe.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8263 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 08:44 am: |
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Thank you Cisco and Amber I needed a push. Yes I am exercising daily. Enough? that is the question. No not enough. I love stretching yoga and walking. I am thinking of selling my eliptical machine or if I can trade it in for a stationery bike instead. Any suggestions?
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1876 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 10:25 am: |
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I know that normally, Life Fitness makes good equipment, but it is more for a gym than home fitness. You might look at True and see if they have anything. They make home gym equipment. That is what type of treadmill I have.
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 324 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 07:49 pm: |
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Risa, I have one of the most amazing stationery bikes~~ My hubby bought it for me about three years ago....and it has maybe a couple of miles on it...mostly by the grandsons...LOL.... But anyway...it is wonderful...and as soon as I get a few more pounds off, I am going to start riding it again....hoping that it strengtens my knees a little bit. It has all kinds of fancy stuff on it....that of course I can't even begin to tell you what they are, since I have not really USED it yet. It is a Nordic Track.....wonderful machine. So much nicer than my old one. AND...it is low so that with my 'bad knees' I don't have to climb up into the seat. It is more like sitting in a chair...nice big seat.......and then it has a 'step through' design that allows you to sit in the seat without haveing to 'carry' one of your legs across a big high bar. It's the best.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8311 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 08:03 am: |
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thank you Janet and Cisco I am plugging along very nicely with my workouts. Choo choo train,,,,,,,,full steam ahead.....
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 344 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 01:05 am: |
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Risa, YOU GO GIRL>.....I am proud of you.....now if I could get motivated enough to start...........that is a bit too much for me to wish for....I am not into 'doing' things....at least not physically!
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8329 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 06:49 pm: |
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Thank you Janet I have been a good girl lately and I hope I keep up my routines. Thankfully my treadmill will be fixed tomorrow.
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 354 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 11:49 pm: |
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You are welcome.....maybe you can help me to get motivated?? I have gotten tons of compliments on my weight loss lately....so, maybe if it continues I will 'feel' like doing something soon. I have two people ask me just today how I lost so much, and how....so, I guess it is working.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8358 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 08:15 am: |
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Hi Janet Exercise is contagious! Once you are introduced to the feeling of the exercise accomplishment, you will want to continue on a regular basis. Think of taking small steps then before you know it you will be able to progress and keep on the steady track. Yesterday I walked for thirty minutes on my treadmill. In the mid afternoon I marched in place for fifteen minutes (cross crawl exercise) Then in the early evening, I went for a walk jog around my neighborhood. Today I feel really good.
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 362 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 09:15 pm: |
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Risa, I do recall that from ''years ago'' when I was much more fit. I am looking forward to getting out and walking again. I am just hoping that my stupid knee will hold up long enough for me to take a walk now that I am feeling like going walking. BUT...I always have my wonderful stationery bike, and I really need to start using it.....at least I don't have to worry about walking back home if my knee lets out while I am out on the road.......the bike is right beside the computer!!!!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1915 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 07, 2009 - 02:37 am: |
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Janet-just throw on some tunes and have at it. I have an mp3 player that I take to the gym everyday that I go there. I actually have to be careful what I put on there. I like much of the hard rock of the 60's and 70's, but I have to watch the beat, because I tend to mimic it and the length of the song. It's kind of hard to go as hard as you can for a song that is over ten minutes long!!LOL!!
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 371 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, March 07, 2009 - 09:03 pm: |
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Cisco....MP3???? I wouldn't even know what to do with a thing like that...I am still back in the 'walkman' era.. I love country music, and I have some videos that I used to put on when I would ride my bike, it was like dancing....if you like the song, you keep on riding and then you like the next one, so you keep going and so forth....so, I need to figure out how to put my new DVD's on my computer to play them while I ride. I just figured out how to use the VCR and they go and invent something new....still can't figure out what to do with a remote~~~~
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1918 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 06:42 am: |
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Janet, the reason that I have an mp3 player is that they are so small and will hold so much music. I will admit that my niece's boyfriend is the one who helped figure this stuff out, but now that it is on the player, I am going to take full advantage of it. I think capacity is around 2000 songs.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 381 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 08:52 pm: |
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Gregg.....I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one that is 'technologically challenged' !! My little six year old grandson can handle things like that....so, maybe one day he will put a bunch of music on one for me. BUT....for now......I choose my bike in my basement, watching my DVDs/ VCR tapes...........and petaling away. All I have to do is make the first step and DO IT....I am finished working on April 16th....the advantage of working in a tax office is only three and a half months of full time work a year...........and after that if finished, I should be up to that 100 lbs of weight loss and will feel like riding that bike....I am almost there now, so it won't be long. AND little Miss Molly and I took two walks today, I have over an acre of land here...........so, we took a walk on parts of this property that I have not set foot on for years...(when I would get down the hill, I couldn't get back up)......best sledding hill around....but not so good for an 'old lady' to try to walk up and down. PLEASE continue to encourage me to get off my butt....I need all the help I can get. Love to you all,
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8391 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 16, 2009 - 08:08 am: |
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Happy here because Risa is moving and grooving to her fitness routines.... Yeah for Risa
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8483 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 11:05 am: |
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I must say I am very proud of myself for keeping steady with my workouts. I am back at jogging on my treadmill. I cross train and try and work all my muscle groups. I started swimming too.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8544 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 06:12 pm: |
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I took off only one day so far. I am jogging at 4.5-5.0 and walking at 3.5-4.0 for around 45 minutes. I am working out with the long resistant cords that go inside the corner of the doors. I also workout on a lat machine and this week, I will start back with light weights. I do not plan on lifting heavy weights no more than 10 pounds. I am losing some body fat and feel overall Wonderful. I wish I had the motivation to keep my fitness diary like Cisco.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8585 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:28 am: |
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I missed another day oh well. Yesterday I was feeling tired due to not sleeping well. I pushed myself and did not jog but walked at a nice pace. Oh what a feeling to accomplish a task you want to put off.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8624 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 09:52 am: |
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Still going strong. Yesterday I walked up a flight a stairs and loved the work out. I am going to set my eliptical trainer on a more difficult setting to simulate stair climbing. I will try one minute intervals and vary the resistance and train slowly working different muscles. I love jogging and I will do this a few times per week. I will not over train even if I feel I can do more. A little bit of this and a little bit of that.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2030 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:33 am: |
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Just take it easy and you might just be surprised by what you can do. I know the folks at the gym think I have flipped my wig, but I just do what feels comfortable.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8626 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 12:41 pm: |
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Thank you Cisco! It is all because of you
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8772 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 11:56 am: |
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Last night I practiced an ole Step aerobic routine on my front door step. I will probably practice this on cool nights (not too many of them available in S. Florida) Jogging in doors on my treadmill along with walking quickly will be my main stay. Yes my eliptical machine is getting used too. Just wanted to update my fitness blog.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9067 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 04:38 pm: |
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My fitness routines have certainly paid off in more ways than one. My sixth month checkup was off the charts. I had no idea that a second double lung transplant could bring my PFT's in the ninety percentile. It must be the cardio plus diet and supplements. Whatever the case I will continue to work hard.
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Karen R.
Member Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 2962 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 09:53 pm: |
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Risa: Wahoo!! Congratulations! That is awesome that your PFT's were so good today! You are doing all the right things and those lungs are working well. It's just so exciting to hear all the successes. I can hardly sit still!! Keep doing what you are doing!! God Bless!
Karen Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006 Listed Feb 2008 - Double Lung at Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9077 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 09:46 am: |
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Thank you Karen We are all giving you lots of Hope. Love you LOTS!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2107 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:42 am: |
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Risa, have hit the wall. I can no longer train the way I was because I spend too much time in the kitchen and at the table if I do. I am just lifting three times a week. I don't do cardio, because I cannot eat that much. I assure you that it might just be a good thing to be able to slow down.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9084 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:53 am: |
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Hi Gregg Why not do minimal cardio? I jog about three times per week and always listen to my body. I do not feel that i am pushing myself when I work out. Maybe that is a good thing? I do not know. i rather workout in moderation than over doing it especially with a compromised immune system.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2108 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 11:25 am: |
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I do minimal cardio when I am going to lift. I just cannot eat that much. I am having one heck of a time just trying to eat 2500 calories worth of food. Lord help me if I had to eat 3500! That is what I am burning on days that I lift and clean up.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9100 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 07:37 am: |
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I made an error. I am not in the nineties, I am in the 100% range.
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Karen R.
Member Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 2974 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 10:37 pm: |
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Risa: I am still in awe!! I think that is incredibly exciting!! 100% FEV1. I think I would pass out if I saw that number come up. I am so happy for you. Keep working out and eating right! You are a wonderful role model for keeping your transplant happy and healthy!! God Bless!
Karen Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006 Listed Feb 2008 - Double Lung at Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9135 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 04:14 am: |
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thank you so much Karen I wish you wonderful health and happiness always. I know when you receive your lungs, you will keep them happy and healthy too.
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Heather
Member Username: Heather
Post Number: 2321 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 09:08 pm: |
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How is the exercise going, Risa?
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation EC Illinois, USA Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2138 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 07:01 am: |
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Yeah, how is it going? Getting plenty of exercise? I know I sure am, and from what it sounds like, Heather seems to be as she continues to count backwards on the scale. I am staying pretty steady around 180, but we shall see what happens as my trainer and I focus on a few body parts for each session. Those sessions have made me so sore, but I figure that this will let me know that I am doing enough. Good luck.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9239 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 01:22 pm: |
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Thank you Heather and Gregg The past two days has been very boring around here. I hurt my back so I am laying low. I have been walking with no jogging.
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Heather
Member Username: Heather
Post Number: 2324 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 03:53 pm: |
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Risa..sorry to hear you hurt your back. How did you do it? Mine again has been bothering me and I am having to be extra careful...not getting out in the yard and stuff as much as I would like. I hate it. Hope you feel better soon.
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation EC Illinois, USA Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9247 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 05:17 pm: |
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Well I do have one clue but it is probably due to overdoing. I am going to go and walk on my treadmill. Thank you for thinking of me.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9324 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 08:26 am: |
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Don't tell anyone shhhh Risa is a bad girl when it comes to fitness lately. Anyone want my address to come here and yell at me?
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2191 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 11:58 am: |
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Be careful what you wish for!! LOL!!
Just do what the directions tell you. Take two tylenol and keep away from children |
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Heather
Member Username: Heather
Post Number: 2345 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:42 pm: |
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Are you back on track now????? Risa is good..Risa is good.
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation EC Illinois, USA Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9338 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, June 05, 2009 - 09:42 am: |
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After I wrote in with my confession, I started back on track. I did have an injury which sent me away from my normal routine. Even though I said I was not exercising, I did the minimum. Thank you for your support!
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Heather
Member Username: Heather
Post Number: 2411 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 09:04 pm: |
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So are you still on track, Risa?? Have not heard much from you lately. Hope you are well and healthy. I ordered my 2nd box of Shiratake noodles yesterday. I pick them up tomorrow. I really do like them. I sometimes don't only eat half the bag though...haha.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9473 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 08:14 am: |
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Thank You Heather for thinking of me. YES I am back on track with my workouts. I have not jogged in a few weeks. I want to make sure my back is stronger from my injury that I had. Long Story!
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donnie
Member Username: Donnie
Post Number: 74 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 09:56 am: |
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Has anyone had a look at P90X? I'm 56 and have been involved with this program for some time. It involves several different workouts with the idea of muscle confusion to get results.Some of the different routines include ; chest and back, arms and shoulders, plyometrics, yoga, kenpo, core synergistics,and ab ripper. It is an intense workout. You can go at your own pace and the results for me have been wonderful. This system has increased my strength and flexibility while providing cardiovascular benefits. This is a total body workout system for people who want to get in and stay in shape. Our 26 year old daughter is entering a fitness contest in August and P90X has been her main workout giving her a "strong lean " look while providing great flexibility. I highly recommend taking a serious look at P90X. Finding ways to utilize our time wisely helps us to be more productive in other areas of our lives. After all, becoming more aware and enlightened helps us to make better decisions, especially pertaining to our health. |
Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9583 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 10:25 am: |
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Hi Donnie Funny that you mention this routine. I saw the commercial. Do you have a website. I would be interested in buying these videos. This would be good for me. Thank you! I need to take a fitness break for my upper body and concentrate on more cardio. That is my goal for the rest of the week.
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donnie
Member Username: Donnie
Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 11:29 am: |
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Risa, Go to P90X.com. This will take you to beachbody.com. I am going to do the shoulders and arms routine in 10 minutes. |
donnie
Member Username: Donnie
Post Number: 78 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 10:01 pm: |
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Risa, you might want to borrow the videos from a friend to see if this is for you. It is an intense workout and you can go at your own pace. When combining resistance training with a cardiovascular workout, you get results that last far after the workout is finished. Your body will keep burning fat while in a recovery or rebuilding mode. Good luck and BRING IT! |
Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9603 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 05:28 am: |
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thank you Donnie When I walk on my treadmill I use exercise bands. I work out with machines and free weights. I find pushups, crunches and pilates to be a better fit for me. I was never an exercise video fan. I am seeing results when I workout. IT looks like a great system and I am so happy it works for you.
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donnie
Member Username: Donnie
Post Number: 81 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 03:14 pm: |
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Risa, I'm glad to hear you do a wide variety of workouts. I also am not crazy about workout videos. What this system does is keep me focused on the task at hand and then the workout goes by quickly as I try to keep up with the performers. I use the pause button sometimes but that is getting less and less. I have always liked to exercise and still do. I find exercising my mind is equally important, so I read alot also concentrating on being more aware. |
Hostess Rise
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9634 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 04:01 pm: |
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good for you Donnie I guess what I really want to say is I feel too challenged by an exercise video. I also like to go at my own pace. Yes, exercising the mind is extremely important on all levels. That can be an entirely different thread.
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 474 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 10:54 pm: |
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I love to 'exercise to videos'....now to explain. When I USED to exercise daily, I would ride my stationary bike and ride to videos. I love country music, so I would put in my favorite country music videos, and ride my bike to the music. Some slower, some faster.....and then I would say, ok, I am going to ride to two, four, six videos, and most times I would still be riding when the next one would come on, and find myself riding for a much longer time than I planned on it, just because I was enjoying myself. Just a thought....and as soon as I have that new knee, I will be back at this one...at least that is my plan...with a little help from all of you that is.
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Hostess Rise
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9645 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 09:12 am: |
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Hi Janet Yes, working out to videos helps many people. I like live classes. I have several exercise videos that I have here. For some reason, I workout more easily when doing my own thing. whatever works is what we need to do. I will pray that your surgery goes as planned and that your new knee will work better than ever. Please let us know when you are going into surgery. Love Risa
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donnie
Member Username: Donnie
Post Number: 84 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 02:13 pm: |
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Risa, was it you that mentioned energy testing? If it was, maybe we can share thoughts on this subject as to enlighten others on the power of this paradigm. I am a firm believer on this subject and it's relationship on raising ones level of consciousness. Thanks in advance. |
Hostess Rise
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 9693 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 05:14 pm: |
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Hi Donnie Thank you! I have written about energy testing aka muscle testing many times in the past. Many of my posts are written on the book and media forum. The best book to learn this from is "Energy Medicine" by Donna Eden. You can also look up how to muscle test on youtube. If you want to discuss this please start a thread in the Nutrition and wellness forum or click on one of my energy medicine titles in the books and media section and ask me a question. When I have time, I will create a sub topic in this blog and call it Energy Medicine. Or if you find something of interest you can write back here and then I will copy and paste your question and start a new section with it. I hurt my neck so my time online is limited due to not feeling up to snuff.
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Janet
Member Username: Jan
Post Number: 491 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:04 pm: |
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Risa, My surgery is scheduled for August 20th.....one day before the 15th anniversary of Joe's death. Figured it couldn't make it any worse...so, it's as good of a day as the next I guess.
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 15584 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 04:00 pm: |
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time to travel up to the top of our blog page
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