tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post9024830884674246129..comments2024-03-28T02:29:35.863-05:00Comments on The Homesteading Housewife: Just one more reason why I'm fat....Dana Cloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09174384230013782992noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-87419868439828016322009-01-31T20:58:00.000-06:002009-01-31T20:58:00.000-06:00That one had me laughing right out loud and gettin...That one had me laughing right out loud and getting dirty looks from my lazy beagles for waking them.<BR/><BR/>I get the same feeling in there and I'm a size eight! Those weird vat grown barbie clones just freak me out. I'd rather garden...ChristyACBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396628757148282551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-65160142833357064462009-01-30T20:45:00.000-06:002009-01-30T20:45:00.000-06:00I'm glad to hear you are making such great progres...I'm glad to hear you are making such great progress! Keep up the good work! After I posted, I read about the quessadilla burgers. They sound great! I believe you are absolutely on the right track by adapting foods/recipes into healthier versions you can enjoy. It's definitely not about starving yourself but making wise choices you can stick with as a lifestyle. <BR/><BR/>My only problem and what I have to be mindful of is I sure can put away the sweets if I have a mind to! LOL!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242908470379255846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-47069387452630092912009-01-30T09:58:00.000-06:002009-01-30T09:58:00.000-06:00Wow, Dana, grats on the weight loss!I've tried fiv...Wow, Dana, grats on the weight loss!<BR/><BR/>I've tried five different gyms over the years and just couldn't get into really working out with all those already beautiful people around me. How come it seems like they never break a sweat but have "perfect" bodies? Hmmm....<BR/><BR/>My husband and I gave ourselves the gift of fitness this year. I cancelled my latest gym membership and we bought a Bowflex. Combined with all the rest of the workout equipment I already had (balance ball, Bosu, jump ropes, handweights, medicine ball, Yoga mat) and I have my very own gym! I didn't even realize I already had that much stuff! <BR/><BR/>And bonus...I have someone to work out with who knows what I look like naked so I don't have to feel self-conscious and pathetic about looking like a fat slug in sweats and a t-shirt. We have fun and work out in our gym four days a week.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-67338091803086111972009-01-29T22:21:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:21:00.000-06:00OMG - I feel for you! I have not joined a gym eith...OMG - I feel for you! I have not joined a gym either (I did go to one long ago actually, but that was many many pounds ago) because of those beautiful people. I need a regular people gym - maybe a before, during, and after section?<BR/><BR/>I don't want to have to be beautiful & thin already to join. Sort of like having to clean your house before you have a maid come to clean it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story (I was hear reading the Wife Swap thing and thought I would look around more)Robyn Wright of Robyn's Online Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343249626908812049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-17380881050274672302009-01-29T20:12:00.000-06:002009-01-29T20:12:00.000-06:00Denise,don't worry.. I did not make me abandon my ...Denise,<BR/><BR/>don't worry.. I did not make me abandon my goals. this happened almost 12 years ago! lol<BR/><BR/>I have my own home gym, and have lost 22.5lbs since Dec 11th. doing just fine.<BR/>just a funny story from my past.Dana Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174384230013782992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-1051724836851075182009-01-29T19:57:00.000-06:002009-01-29T19:57:00.000-06:00hahaha...sad but true, and the reason why I gave u...hahaha...sad but true, and the reason why I gave up going to a gym a loooong time ago :)<BR/><BR/>I have an award for you! Enjoy...<BR/>http://savvysuzieblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/when-life-hands-you-lemons_29.htmlSavvySuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-42492745247536140132009-01-29T19:55:00.000-06:002009-01-29T19:55:00.000-06:00My first comment here! I love your blog Dana!I'm s...My first comment here! I love your blog Dana!<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry to hear so much negativity about working out. It's been part of my lifestyle for most of my adult life. While I do realize there are those pretty people who go to the gym to socialize and meet the opposite sex, there ARE those of us that go there to work out hard. I'm in my mid 40's and work out ay home or the gym almost daily with heavy weights and cardio.<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised that Dana would let others in the gym keep her from accomplishing her goals. She seems to be a very determined woman in other areas of her life.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the other comment that the gym can be a very inspiring and empowering place. A home gym would be a great place to start. Don't give up on exercise. But also remember that nutrition is 80% of the equation. You cannot out train a poor nutrition plan. And it doesn't involve working out on air! LOL! Good results come from adequate calories from nutritious food including protein, carbs, and healthy fats.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to share my thoughts!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242908470379255846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-23293643838771357592009-01-29T19:00:00.000-06:002009-01-29T19:00:00.000-06:00Those dang skinny bit**es! Bet they never heard cr...Those dang skinny bit**es! Bet they never heard creamy gravy and fried chicken! They probably just have water and air and off to the gym. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341816010502708709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-70938257571634541972009-01-29T15:17:00.000-06:002009-01-29T15:17:00.000-06:00My husband bought me an elliptical trainer because...My husband bought me an elliptical trainer because of a similar experience at a gym. It gets a really good workout holding my clothes and acting as a jungle gym for my boys!!Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-52002825085418563232009-01-29T13:42:00.000-06:002009-01-29T13:42:00.000-06:00I think I'd rather keep my extra 10lbs (and gain a...I think I'd rather keep my extra 10lbs (and gain a few more) than deal with that:) Your hilarious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-30012338712928615092009-01-29T13:14:00.000-06:002009-01-29T13:14:00.000-06:00You tell the best stories; I LOL'ed so hard!! Not...You tell the best stories; I LOL'ed so hard!! Not at you, WITH you. ;)<BR/><BR/>This is why we bought a treadmill - so I'd never have to exercise in front of anyone but my family who never look at me anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-33568696733741326572009-01-29T08:22:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:22:00.000-06:00Ok, so I love going to the gym although I don'...Ok, so I love going to the gym although I don't have a membership at the moment. I ignore the pretty people.. well no, I try to be inspired by them. My proudest gym moment was doing chest presses beside a very nice young hunky guy. I was maxed out (w/all of 12-15 # dumbbells compared to his mega weights) - he could tell so he began to encourage me during my last few reps. I am proud to say that I grunted and groaned like the big boys to finish. LOL And thy hunky young man gave me a "good job". I admit that at times I felt silly lifting weights w/ a bunch hulk-like men but I didn't care. For some odd reason being with them encouraged me to push harder. Oh and for the record I was heavier then than I am now!<BR/><BR/>Let me encourage you ladies to start a home gym. Get yourself some dumb bells and maybe a bench or one of those big athletic balls. Even when I did go to the gym I still worked out at home. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm .. I'd like to mention that if anyone is interested in how I lost my weight last summer and kept it off without ever feeling hungry or deprived please feel free to contact me. Hope I'm not going against any kind of blog commenting code of ethics. I never do this but given the subject and my heart to help women thought I'd throw it out there.<BR/><BR/>Luv & hugs to all of you!<BR/><BR/>ShileenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-6168167396532595002009-01-28T22:39:00.000-06:002009-01-28T22:39:00.000-06:00I tried the gym for a month and it was horrible, b...I tried the gym for a month and it was horrible, but in the end I preferred walking around my place and go workout with a DVD.Sabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366504500666420418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-11980857396595271722009-01-28T22:34:00.000-06:002009-01-28T22:34:00.000-06:00A few years ago the grand daughters and I joined C...A few years ago the grand daughters and I joined Curves. it was fun, no skinny models, no men, just fun. It helped me lose weight alright. But since I have exercise enduced asthma, I had to stop! Now I work in my garden and ride my bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-61202653404427986522009-01-28T22:13:00.000-06:002009-01-28T22:13:00.000-06:00When I lived in Texas, I had a membership to Cosmo...When I lived in Texas, I had a membership to Cosmopolitan Lady and was very proud to claim that I attend a min. of three times a week. Of course, as you can tell by the fact that Cosmo went under almost 15 years ago, that was awhile ago for me. <BR/>Here in Kansas I tried to join a gym, but they were all coed. Even though I had lost a lot of weight and was looking pretty darn good, I was too embarrassed to workout with guys. <BR/>Nowdays, I don't even like working out with DH. I am agonna' have to do something soon..cuz I embarrassed myself tonight when I actually had enough nerve to get up on the scale. OUCH! <BR/>Dieting and exercise are just soooo much fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-27574669983595456802009-01-28T20:57:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:57:00.000-06:00I used to go to the gym but couldn't figure out ho...I used to go to the gym but couldn't figure out how to use the equipment and couldn't find anyone to help me. Well, I didn't look very hard. I was pretty embarrassed to be the only fat girl there.<BR/><BR/>I eventually quit and now I go to Curves. I like it. I don't get as bored as I did using my elliptical and hopefully I'll have a stationary bike at home soon. (My favorite piece of exercise equipment.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245139130247793579.post-39909929434882792792009-01-28T19:46:00.000-06:002009-01-28T19:46:00.000-06:00I used to go to the gym--before I had five kids. N...I used to go to the gym--before I had five kids. Now I only go when it's closed. ;)Kathleen Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230377125578254043noreply@blogger.com