Re: the weight debate building. (this is about eating issues, not medical conditions)

[stoney321]

As someone who was groomed by her mother to have a specific body type, and ridiculed publicly when I didn't have that, as someone who was told by her father that it looked like I had a tire in my waist band, as someone that was an exercise bulimic in her late teens and was grey-faced and wan from being unhealthy, as someone who watched her best

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[rikibeth]

My goals are similar to yours, although as most of my wardrobe is for the size I was ~20lbs ago, I guess I've got a size goal.

I still struggle with training myself out of using food as a reward. "Stitch is troubled. He needs dessert" is an emotionally resonant phrase in our household. I compromise by letting treat food keep its reward status, but being sensible about portions -- ONE cupcake, ONE eclair, not an entire damn box of Entenmann's chocolate chip cookies the way I could do in high school and have them vanish into the ether instead of appear on my butt.

My other problem is not liking exercise for its own sake. I'm doing the hundredpushups.com challenge because it's structured enough to appeal to me (and the fact that it's a viral meme besides, so I get a sense of community), and it doesn't hurt that it's free.

Any time you want to encourage me to exercise, I'm all for it.

[stoney321]

Oh my god, food as a reward. And it's terrible with me, because I automatically think of FAST food, because it was such a treat in my house. *head thunk*

Portion control is so key - bravo to you for being sensible about that! I honestly think that is one of the major hurdles for people to get smart with their food.

I'm VERY impressed with everyone doing the push up challenge. Talk about a tough exercise... And I will cheer you on to move your body! Turn on the radio and rock out when no one's looking. Go for a stroll. Walking is really THE best exercise for your overall health. (Anyone have a dog they can loan you? *g*)

In a nutshell: GO YOU! *hugs*

[rikibeth]

I'm on week 2 of the pushup challenge -- on Level 1, with KNEE pushups, because I am that much of a wimp -- but I am not ashamed.

And the radio stations around here are crap for rocking out, but I've got Gothercise playlists set up in my iTunes. And I bought myself a little skating dress to wear as workout gear because I needed a motivator.

I am feeling tired and achy today, and thinking that the planned six miles of walking I had intended are maybe not the best idea. Perhaps I will gothercise this afternoon instead.

And then I can post a playlist and impress everyone with my musical sensibilities!

[stoney321]

oooh, playlists, yes! I've been meaning to post one myself.

You know, 6 miles might not be the best, but what about 3? you'll still get some exercise, ut your body won't hate you for it. :)

[rikibeth]

The distance wasn't arbitrary -- it was destination-specific. Because walking just for exercise bores me, a lot.

I have a couple of other potential destinations I could use, closer ones. Or there's Gothercise. But first, some ibuprofen, because I am getting the Distant Early Warning cramps.

[rikibeth]

There! Just got back from two miles. That counts as today's cardio, and I returned a book to the library besides. And I did not get rained on.

[stoney321]

You know what you need?

A SLOW CLAP.

Awesome! On all three counts! :D

[rikibeth]

And I got back before Miss Thing came home from school! \o/

I am loving the new "walking directions" beta in Google Maps, let me tell you.

[stoney321]

I didn't know there was such a thing! I'm off to check that out, COOOOOOL!

[orejen]

Thanks for the link, I did not know about that site and it looks interesting. I even have the icon for it!

[rikibeth]

omg, can I steal the icon? it would be perfect!

[orejen]

Go ahead. To be honest, at this point I don't remember if I made it myself or stole it from someone who stole it from someone. Either way, fair game!