tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post4100057093570024702..comments2023-10-17T10:21:11.698-06:00Comments on The Clutter Museum: Weighty thoughtsLeslie M-Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-29470280519816927122010-10-08T17:16:48.392-06:002010-10-08T17:16:48.392-06:00Cold climate exerciser here. I set up a NordicTrac...Cold climate exerciser here. I set up a NordicTrack skier and treadmill in our basement with a TV/DVD in front of them. Got all the components cheap through patient watching of Craigslist - was really lucky on the treadmill - this might be harder in your less populated area. The final requirement for this setup is earphones connected to the sound output. If I have the TV volume up loud enough that I can hear it over whichever machine I'm on, it wakes up everybody in the rest of the house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-89479201058539940512010-10-02T07:04:19.333-06:002010-10-02T07:04:19.333-06:00I joined Weight Watchers at the end of March and h...I joined Weight Watchers at the end of March and have lost just over 25 pounds since then. I didn't have the dramatic loss in the first week that you're experiencing, but I had started exercising a couple of months before, so I was changing only my diet, not all of my habits. I didn't actually lose any weight when I started the exercise; it was only when I started paying attention to my food that I did, and it's been a pretty steady, slow weight loss ever since -- and I hope that slowness means that maintaining will be much easier. I've loved it because I've never really felt deprived (and it helps to have a supportive spouse who cooks with WW in mind!).<br /><br />As far as exercise goes, I was worrying about what to do once school started and once it started getting cold and dark ... and then this summer we bought a Wii, which I love, and I think I've now got my winter exercise covered!<br /><br />Best of luck to you, Leslie. I admire that you're tackling health and weight issues in your first term of a new job, but I think it's probably really smart. For one thing, my own experience was that starting a new faculty position is what put the kibosh on my own health and weight, so being proactive in this arena seems wise. Also, it will give you things to (mildly) obsess about that aren't job-related, which can be very healthy in a new job!What Now?https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017629066466055668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-24343039463866756092010-10-01T23:05:37.418-06:002010-10-01T23:05:37.418-06:00Snow shoveling is pretty minimum here most winters...Snow shoveling is pretty minimum here most winters. But I know of a lovely organization with an indoor track, treadmills, stair climbers, bikes, yada yada. As a bonus, your friend could work out with you and call it part of her job.Lisa Vhttp://vindauga.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-14026990311020295202010-10-01T07:01:35.643-06:002010-10-01T07:01:35.643-06:00I need to get myself back on track too. I have to ...I need to get myself back on track too. I have to get up from my desk and go for a walk. Not just for the exercise, but for the vitamin D because I work in a windowless environment!Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-63588071524370132842010-10-01T01:13:27.639-06:002010-10-01T01:13:27.639-06:00Friends started WW in the spring of 2009. He had ...Friends started WW in the spring of 2009. He had a L-O-T of extra mass to part with -- so far, 102 lbs. are gone. Health is significantly better, but he aged dramatically with the weight loss. She hit her goal in 6 mos, is now maintaining. With both of them in the program and coaching each other, it is easy for them to follow. <br /><br />Winter exercise? Who is going to shovel your snow? Lots of snow. Months of snow. With Fang's back.... Knitted scarf around chin and mouth, good warm cap, gloves and snow boots -- and a snow shovel -- will definitely keep you in shape.My Blogs ... https://www.blogger.com/profile/03532006250447036360noreply@blogger.com