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I'm Susan Lee, a fifty-one-year-old professional and longtime fitness and yoga guru. I want to help you get motivated and feel better than you've ever felt!
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suzb_00, 1 day ago
Hey everyone. I've been absent due to work schedule so I apologize. How's everyone doing with moving? Have you done any yoga positions, new walking regimen? Let me know how things are going!
radsing, 2 days ago
woo, woo, woo! well, i got my, very unexpected, "time of the month" (I'm no spring chicken and haven't had one for several months. I was wondering why I felt so good and was so happy. Well, just like the rest of my life, since the age of 12 when it all first started, I always feel better, my eating gets better , everything gets better when "my" month starts! And just about every month, I FORGET!!! And this time, well, i haven't had one for several months. You see, whenever I get healthy, ie- i eat right, i exercise, i get to sleep at a reasonable time, I get my time of the month. Now, I have hated it since the age of 12. I got sick to my stomach from horrible cramps, I vomited every month, everything you can think of that is horrible I experienced during my time of the month. Worst of all i eat during PMS. I got up to 302 lbs. I am sure that I gained every extra pound during PMS! It easy to get up to 300 lbs. when I gain eat out of control for 10 days every month. Well, guess what , I have struggled to eat right and exercise for the past several days and my body responds by menstruating! Along with that I just feel better. I'm, sort of, unexpectedly happy and the weight is falling off. So, here I am feeling good, eating well and losing weight. I'm good. OK, one more thing, I have been trying to lose out of the 240's for two months!! I hope to get down to 239 by Monday!! That's just 2 pounds from my present weight. By the by, I have actually corrected this and I am sure there are still mistakes. I know that I have spelled "is" i-z, or written something else that makes me look an eight year-old. Well, I'm done. Forgive the mistakes.
radsing, 4 days ago
Wish I could proof these comments before posting. I would have deleted the t's from weigh and some other typos. Glad no one is reading these posts..
radsing, 4 days ago
oops! Pressed wrong button... This past week I tried not weight everyday because I tend to jump on the scare everytime I go to the bathroom. Yes, I know, you're saying :moderation in everything" Excuse me but if I could do moderation then I wouldn't have go do this challenge! Would love moderation. Haven't been able to manage it so far. So this week i will be weight everyday. Here's the rest of the story. somehow brilliant mind I can eat healthy a few days, eat two desserst for two days and still expect to lose weight. Once again I have proven myself WRONG!!!!! I did lose weight but not the amount that I feel I deserve:-), Anywho,I'm back on the straight and narrow. I have had a really good day today and I expect to see the number go down tomorrow. I really think that I need to communicate with real people instead of this sort of journaling to myself. Because when I step on the scale and it reads a lower number my sick mind goes to reward. Reward is spelled tiramisu! Thats all for today. I'll try this week to weight in everyday and write a little something here.
radsing, 9 days ago
Alright, I know that no one is reading this but I will write everyday anyway just for the discapline of doing it. Well, I had a good day with the food! I only had three meals instead of my many, many small meals that put on all of this weight. I'm a grazer. I pack on the pounds one cookie at at time. BUT, today I easily ate healthily because I was thinking about writing this tonight. I even had a crazy dessert but it was OK for once. I like this and I really hope it works for me.
radsing, 10 days ago
Well, here I go again. I've started walking again and I plan to start dancing. Really love dancing and really hate exercise. I do need to feel like I'm not alone in this. Looks like most people haven't been here in 2 months. Wish me loss!
thomas, 1 month ago
Hi Susan Lee, I struggle with weight loss my entire life. I began the healthy wage challenge and the scale is still going up. I went to the doctor today and she said I have lost 3 pounds since my last visit. She was a lot of encouragement.
suzb_00, 1 day ago
Wow Thomas three pounds is good! do u exercise? that will help with weight loss and make u feel better too.
suzb_00, 1 month ago
How's everyone doing this weekend? Have you moved your body? There's nothing better than getting that heart rate moving and your muscles warmed up. Since I'm training for this silly 5k walk/run, I have upped my walking regiment. How about you, why not add 5 minutes to your walk this week? Come on, give it a try.
suzb_00, 2 months ago
Yes, I'm crazy. I am 51 years, 3 months and I have decided to train for a 5k walk/run in October. I've never run a race in my life, but I always like to do things I've never done before, and this is one of them. How about YOU?? What have you always wanted to do but you've been too afraid or timid to try it? Come on!! Be big! Be brave, no matter what your fear is!
suzb_00, 2 months ago
I may have mentioned this silly little exercise previously, so forgive the repeat. But it's effective enough to talk about again! Find a free spot on the wall. Lean your back against the wall and walk your feet out far enough so your thighs are parallel to the floor. Now, position your knees so you CANNOT see your toes, which means your knees are directly above your ankles. You should look like you’re sitting in an invisible chair. Stay in this position for 1 minute, and if you can’t, work up to a minute. Obviously if you have knee problems or pain while attempting this, don’t do it. I have a history of knee pain so I started very slowly on this exercise with my thighs not quite parallel to the floor, and then gradually worked my way down. Now I’m up to a minute and I can feel how much stronger my legs are. (Tip: wear tennies or other slip-free shoes. Trust me.) Try it and let me know what you think!
suzb_00, 3 months ago
Hello fellow HWers! I've been offline due to a recent move but I need to get going again, getting back into exercise. How about weight training being the focus for now? It doesn't matter if you're 20 or 50 or 70 years young, you can start weight training as long as your doc says it's okay. My 80 year old dad weight trains, and although he doesn't do extremely heavy weights, he’s keeping his mobility and strength with this activity. How about YOU? 2 pound dumbbells? If you don't have those, get two cans of veggies out of the cupboard that weigh the same amount and do some shoulder raises with them. I bet you have lots of things around your house that you can use. If you buy the plastic milk jugs, when they’re empty fill them up with sand or water (just be careful not to start a flood!). They work great too.
alinchik, 3 months ago
iI am struggling pls help.. I am still 185 but I am freightened to go up.. I feel like I am losing it.. Please somebody anybody talk to me and make me start going down again.. Thanks
suzb_00, 3 months ago
You are NOT losing it alinchik. Losing weight is quite the struggle. Don't think you're failing or anything like that. You're NOT. Message me anytime. I was offline for awhile because of a move, but I'm back, so please, let me know if there's anything I can do to help you right now.
suzb_00, 4 months ago
As we age, so do our knees, darn it. It's for that reason we need to make sure the tissue around the knee stays strong and able to support all the functions we require of this joint. Here’s something to try that I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned. Stand with your back against a wall. Walk your feet out while bending your knees 90 degrees so it LOOKS like you’re sitting in a chair but you’re not. Make sure your knees are directly over your ankles, which means you can’t see your feet if you look down at them. While you’re in this position your lower back should be pressed against the wall, and your shoulders and head should be touching the wall as well. You’re making a long, lean line from the tip of your head to your tailbone while your legs are working at keeping you in the sitting position. Stay in this position for 1 minute. If you feel knee pain don’t go down as far into the sitting position. If the pain continues, move up the wall a tad more. With continued use you should notice some strength in the legs AND the knees. One thing I want to mention….BREATH while doing this and all exercises. It’s amazing the people I see holding their breath in yoga positions or while lifting weights. That’s not a good thing to do. Your muscles and your body need oxygen during exertion. Have a GREAT day!!!!
suzb_00, 4 months ago
Good Saturday evening to everyone! I hope you’re enjoying this great day and that you have gotten some good movement in. I traveled this past week, and the day before I was to get on the airplane, I did SOMETHING to my back. Not sure what, but I couldn’t stand up straight, couldn’t sit comfortably; basically I couldn’t do anything without pain. 5 hours on a plane didn’t help either. But while I was out of town, when I wasn’t working I was walking or stretching. Put simply, I moved. I got the muscles warmed up and the blood flowing. That’s what helped my back feel better. What are YOU doing to keep those aches and pains at bay???
suzb_00, 5 months ago
Hey everyone. Here's another yoga pose I would like you to try out. You'll want to use a yoga mat or wear tennies for this one. Stand with legs spread more than shoulder-length apart. Turn your right leg out and bend the right knee so that it is directly over your right toes. Keep the left leg straight. With shoulders relaxed, raise your arms up and out so they're parallel to the floor. Turn your head to the right so you are looking the same way your right foot is pointing. Stay in this pose for 30-60 secones, making sure you are breathing slowly and deeply. This is called the Warrior Pose. It strengthens both legs, the buttocks, and helps with balance. Try it, but just make sure you do it on BOTH sides! Let me know what you think....
suzb_00, 5 months ago
One thing to remember, when you look down at your bent knee, make sure you can see your big toe and second toe. If you can't, move your knee back just a bit. You want to be able to see those toes. This will keep the knee in alignment.
suzb_00, 5 months ago
Hey everyone. I hope your weekend is relaxing and fun! Tell me what you're doing for activity? Walking? Running? An Aerobics or Yoga class?
suzb_00, 5 months ago
I am reading a GREAT book right now that my son suggested. It's called Pain Free by world renowned PT Pete Egoscue. It talks about how simple exercises can help chronic pain, and how one part of your body can affect other parts that you'd think are completely separate. It's a really good book. If you have chronic pain, I suggest you look it over. VERY interesting reading!
suzb_00, 5 months ago
It's a weekend, YIPPEE!!!! If you're like me though, sometimes you don't wanna get out of bed because it's Saturday or Sunday and those covers are SO comfy. Unfortunately we're all going to have to make that leap and start our days. BUT....you can make getting out of bed not quite so horrible if you try a few stretches first! Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest. Wrap your arms around your knees and hug them for a few seconds. Bring your legs back down on the bed, relax, then do the stretch over again. Now, raise your legs so they are parallel to the wall, and rotate your foot so you work your ankles a little bit. Now ever so slowly, sit up so your legs are stretched out in front of you. While trying to keep your back straight, lean your chest down towards your thighs. See how far you can go. You'll feel a definite stretch in the backs of your thighs, but with each time you do this, you will notice less and less pull on the backs of your thighs. This is a GREAT way to get blood to your body before you start your day. Enjoy!!!
suzb_00, 5 months ago
An oldie but a goodie.....Happy Friday everyone, WOOO HOOO!!! I don't know about you, but I am happy it's TGIF! Here's a pose I think I've described previously to you but it's so easy, effective, and relaxing, I thought I'd reintroduce it. While you're in a standing position slowly lean forward from the hips. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Now lets see how far down you can reach. DO NOT STRAIN OR BOUNCE. This is a good stretch for the backs of your legs and your back, but if you strain to touch the floor you can do more harm than good. Just relax into the pose, also allowing your head and neck to relax as well. If your hands can completely touch the ground, grab your ankles and try to gently pull yourself towards your legs. This will intensify the stretch. Again, don't strain to touch the ground. This and all poses should be done gently and slowly, while breathing the whole time. Try it and let me know what you think!
suzb_00, 5 months ago
Besides work, my fiance' and I are getting ready to move to the house we just bought. One stretch I LOVE to do when I have worked my back a bit too much is the 'cat' pose. You might want to try this too, if you find your back is feeling sore for whatever reason. Get on your hands and knees on the floor. If you need pads under your knees, that's fine. Now, relax your back so it feels like your spine is moving towards the ground. Don't push it down, just relax it. After a few seconds, slowly curl your tailbone in, tuck your head in towards your legs, suck your stomach muscles in, and round your back. Hold this for a few seconds and then go back to the 'relax and arch' position. Do this at least 5 times each way. It's a great way to get blood into your back. Just be sure and breath while you're doing this pose. Have fun!!
suzb_00, 5 months ago
I've been out of town for work, so discussion has been minimal. How's everyone's week going? How much water did you drink today? I find that when I'm busy, whether it's traveling, business meetings, working on a deadline, I am always forgetting to drink my water. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make sure I get that water in, and how to know how much I'm drinking?
CarrieS, 5 months ago
suzb_ Not so much with the reoccuring back pain. more just the result of bad posture and not streching enough. If I do have pain in my back ite usually more upper back than lower.
CarrieS, 5 months ago
suzb_ Not so much with the reoccuring back pain. more just the result of bad posture and not streching enough. If I do have pain in my back ite usually more upper back than lower.
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