Ping: Laurie in Maine, walking shoe query

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:58:52 -0600, "Perple Gyrl"
wrote:

Cool.. thanks... I have to buy size 9 men's wides to fit my 11 feet. This
is equivalent to Womens 11 wide... which I can't find anywhere!! I look
forward to researching this site...

"Chris Braun" wrote in message

I purchase my shoes and insoles from www.newbalancewebexpress.com,
which often has some good closeout buys. You might want to check it
out.

Chris (just a happy customer -- not affiliated)


The web site carries women's shoes in up to 13 wide :-).

Chris

Cool... but men's and women's are the same shoe actually with size
variances. I'll be shopping for new sneakers at Kohl's next week for free
with coupons!! I will keep the site bookmarked for future reference though!

"Chris Braun"

The web site carries women's shoes in up to 13 wide :-).

Chris

"J.J. in WA State"

And speaking of the "nice dinner", that's usually a trip to the
Outback (I love their steaks). Before January, that meant the
fried mushrooms appetizer (shared with the family), creamy onion
soup OR a salad with lots of blue cheese dressing and croutons,
a 10 oz. steak (although I would have half for breakfast the next
day), baked potato with everything, 2-3 pieces of bread with butter,
and occasionally, dessert. Whew! I can't believe I used to eat so
much!

I know it. I used to eat similarly. I like Outback too. Their sweet
potatos are sinful.


If/when we go on Sunday, I'll skip the appetizer and soup/salad,
have a 7 oz. steak, get steamed veggies w/butter sauce instead of
potato, maybe one piece of bread (no butter). According to Dietpower,
that works out to 675 calories and 23g of carbs (which I do have to
be aware of, being diabetic). That still leaves me with 825 calories
for the rest of Sunday, and no guilt!!

I'm excited about this, because over the weeks I've learned that I
can go out, enjoy a nice meal, and stick to my diet. That's probably
old news to most of you, but it's something I didn't think was possible.
I didn't realize how much food you can eat and still keep the calories
low. This gives me great hope for how I'll handle maintenance, and not
gaining the weight back, as I have in the past. I finally understand
that it doesn't have to be all or nothing -- good food choices don't
have to mean feeling deprived... :-)

Bingo! I feel the same way as you do. I can still go out and eat healthy
and not gain weight. I don't have to be a glutton to have a nice dinner! I
also feel so much better physically if I don't pig out. 675 is still quite
a bit of calories to have for 1 meal. As long as you don't make a habit of
it, you should be ok to do this occassionally.

My hubby and I went to Saltgrass tonight. I got a sirloin and ate about 4
oz of it. I also got a size of broc. steamed with no butter and a dinner
salad. I had the light dressing on the side and dipped my fork in it as I
ate the salad. It was an awesome dinner!


--
J.J. in WA State
(251/240/150)

"Lisa Holmberg" wrote

My physical therapist suggested I get fitted at a running shoe store.
My work outs have been heaven since I got a good pair of running
shoes. I still am amazed that buying new shoes doesn't involve
getting blisters! Don't let the name running shoe decive you, they
will work for walking too!

That is a great idea, I never thought of doing that. What brand do you use
now? I am quite happy with my New Balance now. I also get running shoes.
I used to wear Nike before I heard about New Balance. I am very glad I
switched.

Best of luck to you.

Lisa
190/170/145

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 20:08:08 -0600, "Perple Gyrl"
wrote:

Hi J.J.... it sounds like your shoes are getting close to the end of
their
useful life! When in doubt, replace them. I like New Balance, they are
the
most comfy sneakers I've ever worn!

I also like New Balance. I wear New Balance 1220s. These are
described as running shoes, but also are excellent for walking. (It
was recommended to me to buy running shoes even if I just wanted them
for walking. And now that I run as well these are good general
purpose shoes.)

I also use separately-purchased orthotic insoles in my shoes. I like
the Superfeet brand, but there are other good ones as well.

I purchase my shoes and insoles from www.newbalancewebexpress.com,
which often has some good closeout buys. You might want to check it
out.

Chris (just a happy customer -- not affiliated)

New Balance are good for wide, over-pronating feet, not for everyone.

My suggestion is to go to a running store (they will also be able to fit
walking shoes) and get fitted, don't take the advice of others. You may have
under-pronating, narrow feet (like myself) with extremely high arches. New
Balance are one of the worst brands to buy for me. Or, you may have regular,
normal feet. Go, get fitted and cut back on something else.

Martha

"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
...
Cool.. thanks... I have to buy size 9 men's wides to fit my 11 feet. This
is equivalent to Womens 11 wide... which I can't find anywhere!! I look
forward to researching this site...

Wide feet, those are good shoes for you.

Martha

"estella" wrote in message
...

I purchase my shoes and insoles from www.newbalancewebexpress.com,
which often has some good closeout buys. You might want to check it
out.

Chris (just a happy customer -- not affiliated)

In the running group they are usually naming New Balance,
Reebok and Nike as best running shoes.
I am running with Nike shoes but I shall soon replace them.
I had a new pair of shoes but they are not enough cushioned for
running.
I felt every single stone when I ran with them, therefore I only ran
with them once.

You probably bought trainers, which are highly prized by seasoned runners,
but not really for beginners. Experienced runners usually can't stand all
the over cushioning of typical running shoes these days, therefore they buy
trainers. Hang onto those trainers until you're ready for them, which you
probably will be one day. : )

Martha

Yup.... it is weird though, several pairs of my shoes are feeling a bit
loose on my feet now. Can foot size shrink??? I am wondering if I will
ever get out of having to wear wides? I am so limited to the types of shoes
I can wear due to my 11 wides. Aerosoles fit me great, but most other shoes
are too narrow.

"MH" wrote in

Wide feet, those are good shoes for you.

Martha

That is a great idea, I never thought of doing that. What brand do you use
now? I am quite happy with my New Balance now. I also get running shoes.
I used to wear Nike before I heard about New Balance. I am very glad I
switched.

I wear adidas. They make one of the lightest shoes for overpronators
(flat footed folks). I wear them for all sorts of exercise, from
hiking to walking to using the elliptical machine. Recently, I've
even had to wear them daily, since I had a foot injury. They've been
great. But the minute the cushion wears out you feel the difference.

Lisa

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 23:07:29 -0600, "Perple Gyrl"
wrote:

Yup.... it is weird though, several pairs of my shoes are feeling a bit
loose on my feet now. Can foot size shrink??? I am wondering if I will
ever get out of having to wear wides? I am so limited to the types of shoes
I can wear due to my 11 wides. Aerosoles fit me great, but most other shoes
are too narrow.

I used to buy all my shoes in wide, but since I've lost weight I
generally wear regular width. I still buy my running shoes in wide.
I'm thinking I may go get fitted next time I order a pair, though, in
case this should be changed.

Chris