Damn it's hard

To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be making
any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every damn day,
but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think walking in the
snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Maybe I need to do weightlifting , and buy some barbells and free weights.

Plus, all ya need is a couple of days when stress makes you see more
comfort food, and boom, negates any progress.

How do you guys/gals stay motivated ?

PB wrote:
To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be making
any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every damn day,
but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think walking in the
snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Walking in the snow while wearing snowshoes burns 690 calories/hr
for a 190 lb male.

Source:http://wintertrails.org/wintertrails.php?section=news&page=facts

Same for cross-country skiing at a moderate effort.

I used to hate winter, but I started getting out more these past few
winters (thanks to geocaching) and now look forward to it.

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PB wrote:
To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be making
any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every damn day,
but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think walking in the
snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Walking in the snow while wearing snowshoes burns 690 calories/hr
for a 190 lb male.

Source:http://wintertrails.org/wintertrails.php?section=news&page=facts

Same for cross-country skiing at a moderate effort.

I used to hate winter, but I started getting out more these past few
winters (thanks to geocaching) and now look forward to it.


Snowshoeing rocks! It's snowing right now, but there won't be enough for
snowshoes until X-mas.
--
the volleyballchick

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PB wrote:
To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be making
any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every damn
day,
but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think walking in the
snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Walking in the snow while wearing snowshoes burns 690 calories/hr
for a 190 lb male.


Source:http://wintertrails.org/wintertrails.php?section=news&page=facts

Same for cross-country skiing at a moderate effort.

I used to hate winter, but I started getting out more these past few
winters (thanks to geocaching) and now look forward to it.


Snowshoeing rocks! It's snowing right now, but there won't be enough for
snowshoes until X-mas.
--
the volleyballchick


How much snow is needed for snow shoeing? I was looking at some on the
internet but I don't think we get enough snow around here to get much use
out of them. With that said we'll probably have record snowfalls this year


Beverly

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PB wrote:

To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be making
any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every damn day,
but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think walking in the
snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Try snowshoeing--it's wonderful. I'm also thinking of picking up a set
of used x-country skis for more winter fun!

Maybe I need to do weightlifting , and buy some barbells and free weights.

There's your best bet for getting fitter. Cardio is a must, but so is
lifting.

Plus, all ya need is a couple of days when stress makes you see more
comfort food, and boom, negates any progress.

How do you guys/gals stay motivated ?

Try something new--like taking a pilates or yoga class, or get involved
in a team sport. Participate in an exercise competition--my gym is doing
a "fitness journey" through America's national parks--we log the number
of minutes we exercise per day, and multiply that time by 8 (advanced)
or 12 (novice) to figure the number of "miles" we've travelled. They
hand out prizes every week--in fact, I just found out I was last week's
winner!

And while I had a fairly indulgent (food- and drink-wise) weekend, I was
up early and at the gym by 7 am, getting back on track. You have to
remember that this is a life-long process, and you have time to take it
day-by-day.

Cheers!

Amy
168/117/...

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"Beverly" wrote:


How much snow is needed for snow shoeing? I was looking at some on the
internet but I don't think we get enough snow around here to get much use
out of them. With that said we'll probably have record snowfalls this year


Beverly

You want enough snow that your crampons aren't digging into your lawn or
pavement--probably at least six inches of good base--but I just started
last year, so I'll defer to Nunya or Snugbear on that one...

Amy

I'm actually sick to death of people going on about "Lifestyle change"
and "Life-long change" I find it really demotivating.

It is a tragic thing in my mind to think that I will be eating cabbage
soup for the rest of my life.

You go on a diet to lose weight, not to be misserable for the rest of
your life. You need to set yourself small goals - settle on a 6 or 8
week program and cellebrate at the end of it. Or have a goal of losing
5-10% of your weight and cellebrate that.

Work towards a goal - you don't want to be on that diet for ever -
remember that every departure from your diet makes it another day you
will be on the diet.

Ultimatly you must *learn* from your diet - learn how to be satisfied
with less food. Learn some good exercise habits. Remember that the
cabbage soup is lurking around the corner if you put on too much
weight. Watch your weight. Take steps, plenty of them, with or without
show shoes. And most of all, be happy!

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In article ,
"Beverly" wrote:


How much snow is needed for snow shoeing? I was looking at some on the
internet but I don't think we get enough snow around here to get much use
out of them. With that said we'll probably have record snowfalls this
year


Beverly

You want enough snow that your crampons aren't digging into your lawn or
pavement--probably at least six inches of good base--but I just started
last year, so I'll defer to Nunya or Snugbear on that one...

Amy

That's about what I would say. OTOH there are people who "snowshoe" without
snow up here, including the snowshoe baseball league.

I generally wait for a decent 6" base, as long as the rocks and branches are
covered well otherwise my snowshoes get dinged up too much but if I go too
deep into the woods there's just never a good enough base. I'll also walk
on the frozen lakes as soon as it is safe to do so. We snowshoe to our ice
fishing spots. The deeper the snow, the harder the work.
--
the volleyballchick

"Ignoramus25349" wrote in message
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On 14 Nov 2005 06:25:49 -0800, Thanatos wrote:
I'm actually sick to death of people going on about "Lifestyle change"
and "Life-long change" I find it really demotivating.

It is a tragic thing in my mind to think that I will be eating cabbage
soup for the rest of my life.

Perhaps it depends on what kind of cabbage soup you are talking
about.

I cook cabbage soup with a lot of fatty ground meat, and it is very
tasty and satisfying. By the way, contrary to myths, most fat in meat
is not saturated.

But meat is a significant source of saturated fat so that's just playing
with numbers.


--
the volleyballchick

PB,
there are many folks in here who READ AND POST
everyday......................

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To lose weight, but especially, get more fit, I don't seem to be
making any gains at all in the gym. I guess we have to exercise every
damn day, but in the winter, that's more difficult. I don't think
walking in the snow can be all that good for calorie burning.

Maybe I need to do weightlifting , and buy some barbells and free
weights.

Plus, all ya need is a couple of days when stress makes you see more
comfort food, and boom, negates any progress.

How do you guys/gals stay motivated ?