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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 8:05:38 AM
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Miss Giggles
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The good ones built for running start at 1k. I know it seems like a lot but they have the right horsepower and cushioning. I almost got one with my tax refund. You want a lifetime warranty on the motor. I almost bought one of the horizon fitness ones.
Costco does sell the "commercial" grade treadmills, but they are overstock items and discontinued items, so they don't always have them. Plus you probably have to pick it up yourself from costco. Well some of the treadmill boxes are 300 pounds so you might to buy from somewhere that delivers.. you don't want to order one and have it delivered via ups unless you are home to get it and carry the boxes in.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 10:26:22 AM
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uponeagleswings
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I've done enough looking to know that the good ones are out of our price range new, which is why we're looking at craigslist (not sure if the warranty would carry over). We don't have a costco membership, otherwise I'd consider going to look around.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 10:40:04 AM
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daughter_of_faith
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That does look like an amazing price, Stacy. Esp considering the case is like $10, LOL and you're not paying much more than that for the MP3 player!!! Hmmmm.....I guess I'm off to look at the finances to see if I can squeeze one in. We're putting down our deposit for the new house today.
I currently run inside the house, so I just listen to the downloads on the computer speakers; however, I won't be able to do that when we're moving. Yes, I'm already planning out how I am going to work out while moving. I am planning to work out on Wednesday morning before we leave (but the net will be disconnected on Tuesday once we turn in the modem). Friday morning I'll be at my dad's house, so I may just go run in the country! (It'll be week 9 by then...might be fun  ) So I'll need something to listen to by then...unless I decide to just wing it & honestly I don't know if I'll be motivated enough to work out without listening to music.
For those keeping up....I just finished day 1 of Week 5 of C25K. It wasn't bad...and I feel MUCH better now than when I started. I woke up in a really crabby mood this morning.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 11:17:02 AM
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Mrs.Wifey
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I've done enough looking to know that the good ones are out of our price range new, which is why we're looking at craigslist (not sure if the warranty would carry over). We don't have a costco membership, otherwise I'd consider going to look around.
You can get a day pass at the membership desk to "look around", then if they have what you like you could join. It would probably be worth the $40 if they do have a treadmill.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 11:21:28 AM
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Miss Giggles
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The sears nordic track ones aren't that bad either according to the reviews. They are a little less.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 11:31:31 AM
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uponeagleswings
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That does look like an amazing price, Stacy. Esp considering the case is like $10, LOL and you're not paying much more than that for the MP3 player!!! Hmmmm.....I guess I'm off to look at the finances to see if I can squeeze one in. We're putting down our deposit for the new house today.
I ordered one for DH, too. I think the reason they're so cheap is because they're discontinuing them- I've never had a problem with mine though (and I think its since been discontinued). If I read the amazon description right, it comes with an armband, which means you don't even necessarily need a case. I don't have one for mine- I either put it in the cupholder on the treadmill or tuck it into the waistband of my shorts. I get bored WAY too quickly if I try to exercise without music.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 12:37:32 PM
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We have a norditrack at home. We bought it from a friend for $300. We were totally blessed. I like it. I just broke down after about 1 1/2 years. I run 3x's a weeks and my husband uses it 2-3 times a week. Plus it was owned before us, so I am not sure how much it would be to repair. I did have a hard time finding a place to fix it.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 8:37:24 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Well, run #3 under my belt, and it's definitely getting easier. Are you ladies remembering to tighten your abs while you run? It will help build core strength... I only remember because my belly needs it's own sports bra
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 8:44:55 PM
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I did run #3 of week 2. You have no idea how much easier it is to run when the air isn't smokey. I didn't realize how much that was affecting my breathing. I was still really tired when I got back today (and am a bit sick), but the breathing was easier today.
I'm tired of tryiing to carry my ipod on my runs. since the only thing I'm listening to is teh podrunner podcast, I think I might get a shuffle just for running. it'll be lighter and easier and won't fight with my headphones so much. AND ... I don't have to worry about forgetting it at work some day. ;) I'm tried the various cases and such and just can't find one I like. I think the full ipods are just too heavy to run with.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 6/30/2008 11:49:00 PM
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Jen- nice to see you here! I don't have a weight loss goal either. Just trying to get in better shape. I think my ultimate, ULTIMATE goal would be able to run a 1/2 (or maybe full) marathon just to be able to say I did it.
I SO want to be able to run, but don't want to drive to the gym by myself (DH's leg is still sore). That's part of the reason we're looking so hard for a treadmill within our budget. Our house doesn't really have anywhere that makes a good track, and its 9pm and still 106* outside.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 12:12:14 AM
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Mrs.Wifey
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How far away is the gym? A treadmill would certainly be nice... I hear ya on the heat, it's somewhat like that here although we seem to be more of a true dessert in that the temp drops once it gets dark.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 9:14:31 AM
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Not ALL carbs are bad!!! Go for the ones that are more fiber...or are made from whole grain and you'll have more success (at least that's been my experience).
Eating bad carbs (ie: sugar and white flour items) tend to make me hungrier. Cereal is one food that no matter how much I eat of it...I'm still starving and then will overeat later. So I rarely eat it!
I completed Week 4 of the Couch to 5K today. So, I don't think I'm doing too bad with it. Sandy and Ryanne...have fun starting it next week. Stacy, how is week 1 going for you? Kat and Yolanda, aren't you doing the C25K as well? Hope y'all are able to keep on track with it.
Down a couple of pounds...we'll see if it stays that way. I guess I just tend to see a LOT of fluctuation there....I know...I need to measure....that requires buying a measuring device though...so will probably do that.
Also, I want to get a pedometer. Do you ladies have a good recommendation for one?
Yup, doin the C25K too, my neighbour is doing it with me as well, and we have been taking things a little slower, we are both quite out of shape, so we're still on week 2. Our problem for both of us is getting out to do the run 3 times a week. We've mostly only been doing it 2 times a week. So this past week, we ran twice and then had an agreement that over the weekend we would at least for for a walk. So while we were camping, we did lots of walking. Hopefully we'll get back on track tonight or tomorrow.
Reach, I'm the same way with salad. I could eat a giant salad and still want something else. It's the same with fish. When I have fish for supper, I could eat supper again an hour later.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 9:59:15 AM
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Post more later, but just wanted to share...
Lost 2 lbs!!!!!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 11:07:10 AM
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uponeagleswings
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How far away is the gym? A treadmill would certainly be nice... I hear ya on the heat, it's somewhat like that here although we seem to be more of a true dessert in that the temp drops once it gets dark.
The gym is about 15 min each way, which isn't bad, but isn't great either. Our membership is up for renewal in September, so I figure we have until then to find a treadmill. That's about 95% of what we use the gym for at this point.
The temperature USED to drop at night here, but now there's too much concrete holding in the heat all night.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 12:13:50 PM
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So, I didn't officially start the c25k this morning as expected. My ds was up last night vomiting, and so I didn't get a very restful sleep and didn't feel like getting up early enough to get my walk/jog in before hubby left for work. BUT the family did a great LONG walk last night, so I figured that had to count for something. I have also been eating better...more salads, more water, etc...so I stepped on the scales this morning to see it 2 lbs less. It has been a week since I've started changing my diet, so I supposed that I met my goal of 2 lbs per week... Woo hoo! Very glad to see some progress...slow but steady...
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 2:26:17 PM
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justjennhere
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Yay! Congrats on the 2 lbs! (And I hope your son is feeling better.)
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 5:13:55 PM
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reach
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Maybe you could invest in bikes too. A 15 mile bike ride and back would be great instead of the gym.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 5:31:13 PM
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So .... I got on the scale this morning because, frankly, I wanted to see how badly I've been doing with my temporary "maintenance mode" goal. After all, I've been eating out more, I've been eating more beef, more ham, more steak, more cheese, more sunflower seeds and nuts .... and less .... ummm... veggies (just a bit!) And I wanted to see how I was doing since (fingers crossed) my wonderful DH may be coming home very soon.... and I wanted to have made progress since he left, ya know?
Anyway, my July 1st weigh-in shows my lowest weight ever (by a hair, but it still counts, right?) .... exactly 101 pounds lost! (And 5.6 pounds lost for the very merry month of June .... and 14.6 pounds since my wonderful DH left for his deployment a couple of months ago!!!!)
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/1/2008 6:02:55 PM
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So .... I got on the scale this morning because, frankly, I wanted to see how badly I've been doing with my temporary "maintenance mode" goal. After all, I've been eating out more, I've been eating more beef, more ham, more steak, more cheese, more sunflower seeds and nuts .... and less .... ummm... veggies (just a bit!) And I wanted to see how I was doing since (fingers crossed) my wonderful DH may be coming home very soon.... and I wanted to have made progress since he left, ya know?
Anyway, my July 1st weigh-in shows my lowest weight ever (by a hair, but it still counts, right?) .... exactly 101 pounds lost! (And 5.6 pounds lost for the very merry month of June .... and 14.6 pounds since my wonderful DH left for his deployment a couple of months ago!!!!)
That is so AWESOME!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 7/2/2008 12:38:44 PM
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ugh, I just want to eat and eat and eat today. I can't think of anything remotely healthy that I want to eat.
soooo munchy hungry.
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Christine 
I'm right where I want to be with my weight, but I want my overall energy to be better. 
But I was at this time in 2006 and again at this time in 2007. So I applaud you mommies who are already making plans to get back in shape after your babies arrive! 
my soldier! 
MOO
