ePlaya Fitness Club

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:24 am

This is just out. Might be of interest.

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/D ... ecSumm.pdf

JK

daratheresa · Post by **daratheresa** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:31 pm

daratheresa wrote:speaking of fitness stuff, and since all of us here are posting from our computers...

http://www.gaiam.com/product/exercise-b ... l-chair.do

i have one of these. i took the little wheels off the bottom as i am on carpet and they tear it up something fierce. and mine is an older version and does not come with the strap and such.

it is _awesome_ if, like me, you spend a lot of time sitting on your ass in front of a computer. and it is amazingly comfortable. it doesn't feel like you're working out or anything, it feels like you're sitting in a soft, sightly bouncy chair. it does cause me to sit up straighter and use more muscles to hold myself steady. it's very subtle, but it does a world of good for me.

plus the ball comes right out and you can use it to actually work out with.

forgot to add... do not get one of these if you have a four year old in the house. a four year old like mine, who apparently likes to walk around the house with a push-pin sticking it in to stuff to see what happens. sigh.

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:28 pm

@daratheresa, sorry to hear the ball chair popped! i've seen used exercise balls at thrift stores for cheap....maybe they sell a patch kit?

Elorrum, 32 days as a NON-SMOKER! **{{Thundering Applause}}**

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I'm still foot draggin'...

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:46 pm

Hola everyone!

Started KAIA FIT on Monday and jeebus I'm sore...
It is body conditioning, yoga and aerobics all rolled into a 4 night weekly torture session. I have found muscles that I didn't think I had anymore. I plan to add the treadmill back in this weekend.

Just wanted to keep this thread alive. No shame in backsliding, just jump on it again...blah

jella · Post by **jella** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:55 pm

good for you lucky..I just started hooping, I know what ya mean about forgotten muscles !

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:12 pm

We had friends visit from Japan awhile back..
Mostly they are very very polite. One of the ladys remarked on how fat people are in Salem..

My daughter and I referr to large things as Salem size..

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:36 pm

Hola Lucky, jella, unjohn everyone else!

I'm adding ginger to my diet, Antim prescribes this (haha, yup i know not a doc but an anti just the same!) for pain. i also need to look up cumin and tumeric (again, lol)

Elorrum, how many days has it been? 42 now? *applause* I hope you're still off the cigs! 'cause I'm down to 3 a day!! sometimes zero but they don't count...i hate the fucking things and i'm feeling better for losing them, fuck you cigs!

EFC rules, this thread shall not die, ever.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:41 pm

45 today. you can do it too, Moonrise. I'm a wimpy gratification now or soon kind of person. and yet, I've managed it without nearly as much discomfort as I was predicting.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:03 pm

unjonharley wrote:We had friends visit from Japan awhile back..
Mostly they are very very polite. One of the ladys remarked on how fat people are in Salem..

My daughter and I referr to large things as Salem size..

LOL I feel the same way every time I go back to Cleveland.

JK

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:02 pm

Congrats Elorrum, that is fantastic....there is a state legislator here in Nevada who wants to up the cig tax from .80 a pack to $2.00 a pack. I hope it goes through, my daughter will find it hard to afford them and hopefully quit.

Moonrise, sounds like you're doing good and I'm glad to hear it. Even if there are days where you smoke less than you used to, that is still all the better...can't stand the taste of ginger but I may have to learn to like it.

Jella, I wish we had a hoop class here. I have a hoop but just know the basic move (around my waist)

Well off to get my ass kicked at KAIA...ugh

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:16 pm

Elorrum wrote:45 today. you can do it too, Moonrise. I'm a wimpy gratification now or soon kind of person. and yet, I've managed it without nearly as much discomfort as I was predicting.

Thanks Elorrum! Congrats, 45 days!! *applause*
How do you FEEL?

We did discuss, reverse the train of thought, turn the table on the usual "quitting cravings" realize it's easy, simple, just stop. the end.
forgot them. this is exactly how you're doing it,

cool cat, LOL

I'm skipping some days, zero smoke, it's slowly going to reach 'that day'
fuck you cigs!

[rant over]

Okay so where's everybody else? The eplaya fitness club is open 24/7, where are ya all?

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:56 pm

Youngest son was over a few ago.. Stoped smoking ten days.. Boy is he fucked up.. Sister laughed her butt off at himm.. His wife told me to keep him..We are a mean lot..

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:06 pm

lucky420 wrote:Congrats Elorrum, that is fantastic....there is a state legislator here in Nevada who wants to up the cig tax from .80 a pack to $2.00 a pack. I hope it goes through, my daughter will find it hard to afford them and hopefully quit.

Moonrise, sounds like you're doing good and I'm glad to hear it. Even if there are days where you smoke less than you used to, that is still all the better...can't stand the taste of ginger but I may have to learn to like it.

Jella, I wish we had a hoop class here. I have a hoop but just know the basic move (around my waist)

Well off to get my ass kicked at KAIA...ugh

Oh, didn't see this ^^ (double post, ah well, it's for a good cause)

Lucky, I didn't know she smokes, get her butt in here!

Yeah, these friggin' things have to go. (Fuck you cigs!) the time is drawing near, zero days, i like air and living. it's simple, just stop. the end.

Ginger can be taken in capsule. health food stores sell empty capsules and all the powdered ginger etc
KAIA,

simple, DON'T stop, hahaha, keep going!

Jella, hoops, cool, ever do the fire ones? also, is it easy to make a hoop?
I cannot hoop but others can save some $ i hear, if homemade (and better)

unjohn, maybe best you encourage him, tough love, not mean (i hope) tell him it's easy? worked for Elorrum and is for me also... he is your baby right?

Okay, where's everybody else? EFC is open 24/7

Edit for unjohn comment (please don't be mean unjohn)

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:07 pm

I was kind of sad the first weekend I quit. I had to admit that I'd lost a long term companion: my cigarettes. Something I'd turned to for comfort or entertainment, or relaxation, or just that thing that made me feel 'right." Thinking they were evil wasn't working... I was sad. Maybe a little grieving, like that companion was really gone... that was a bit of a trick that worked for me. Also, I signed a pledge for my insurance rate that I am a non-smoker. I can't just decide to quit another time, and stay true to that, so Thank you big brother shithead corporate employer. Thanks. really.

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:17 pm

That's fantastic, Elorrum!

Good luck to you, Moonrise.

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:05 pm

Elorrum wrote:I was kind of sad the first weekend I quit. I had to admit that I'd lost a long term companion: my cigarettes. Something I'd turned to for comfort or entertainment, or relaxation, or just that thing that made me feel 'right." Thinking they were evil wasn't working... I was sad. Maybe a little grieving, like that companion was really gone... that was a bit of a trick that worked for me. Also, I signed a pledge for my insurance rate that I am a non-smoker. I can't just decide to quit another time, and stay true to that, so Thank you big brother shithead corporate employer. Thanks. really.

Interesting, mourning the loss of them, perhaps i'll try the loss of a dear old freind trick (look in RIP thread) i'm also good at forgeting things, maybe that'll help
Yea, i signed one of the forms, then i started smoking and had forgotten, oops

Again, Day 45!! *applause* *cheering*

Thanks Savanah! It means a lot to Elorrum and me too (i'm getting there, cooold turkey soon)

Eplaya Fitness Club we're open 24/7!! Where is everybody?

daratheresa · Post by **daratheresa** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:01 pm

gah. broke down and bought a pack of cigarettes last week. first time in six months. they're gone, and i don't intend on buying more.

to be fair, i spent a week staying with family. it was going to be either a cigarette, thorazine, or a shotgun. i chose the lesser of the evils.

but man, i am sucking today. nasty withdrawal all over again. it's kicking my ass!

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:59 pm

daratheresa wrote:gah. broke down and bought a pack of cigarettes last week. first time in six months. they're gone, and i don't intend on buying more.

to be fair, i spent a week staying with family. it was going to be either a cigarette, thorazine, or a shotgun. i chose the lesser of the evils.

but man, i am sucking today. nasty withdrawal all over again. it's kicking my ass!

You too? I slipped a tiny bit myself....Elorrum you're holding up the tent pole now!! It's stormy, we need you!

Go Elorrum! You're setting a good example for us. Fuck our day!
51 days now Elorrum *applause*

I've been doing great as far as what I eat. Also, I cut down to one multi vitamin and incorporated ginger, cumin and tumeric (Antim's favorites, gracias!)

Welcome back daratheresa! you can put the shot gun down now

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:12 am

I have been trying to make my treadmill workout a little more interesting, so I am playing with FARTLEK - with a name like that, it's got to be good. On the treadmill, I can select MPH - for walking that's about 3mph, for 0.10 miles, then crank it to 4 mph. And so on until I reach about 7 mph, then back down again. It's somewhat fun.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:17 am

Ran 16 hilly miles yesterday in training for the Boston Marathon. Ran it in the same time that last week I ran 15 miles, and that was on smooth terrain. Felt very strong at the end and could have gone to 20. Still not drinking (haven't had a drink since Super Bowl and have dropped 10 pounds since then) and won't until March 9th. Woo hoo!

Lassen Forge · Post by **Lassen Forge** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:18 am

Whats so important about 9 March??

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:24 am

Every year I go 30 days after the Super Bowl without drinking. At the end I do a detox and colon cleanse, but that's TMI. I had a doctor back about 15 years ago telling me that "...I drank too much..." and I was an alcoholic because I had 2-3 drinks a day. He said I couldn't go three days without drinking and I said, "I can go 30 days without drinking!" and he said that "my kind" could never do that. So I showed him. And I have been doing it every year since then, just to prove to me that I can.

And damn, you realize a few things: 1) drinking's expensive; 2) drinking is more fun than being sober; and 3) it's a helluva lot easier to practice the paino and hit the right keys when you haven't been drinking.

Post by **Savannah** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:08 am

Am managing three workouts a week now again, after the terrible lack of time to do anything in December, and the epic doldrums of January. Whew.

Monkeypoo · Post by **Monkeypoo** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:23 am

Chantix helped me quit cigs once. I kick myself for smoking. I'll quit again someday. I quit meth 22 yrs ago and booze almost 6 months ago. Had to quit eating red meat and dairy products bcuz of ulcers, no spaghetti sauces or pizza anymore, no bagels, no sugar or fried foods. A lot of foods just make me physically ill anymore. I eat lots of fruits and veggies and wheat protein. Samantha and I more or less only give Jasper organic vegetarian food. He doesn't like meat anyway. Well, except for corndogs. He likes eating things (anything) on a stick.

Ya wanna know what's really good and delicious??? Seitan.

graidawg · Post by **graidawg** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:27 am

Monkeypoo wrote:Chantix helped me quit cigs once. I kick myself for smoking. I'll quit again someday. I quit meth 22 yrs ago and booze almost 6 months ago. Had to quit eating red meat and dairy products bcuz of ulcers, no spaghetti sauces or pizza anymore, no bagels, no sugar or fried foods. A lot of foods just make me physically ill anymore. I eat lots of fruits and veggies and wheat protein. Samantha and I more or less only give Jasper organic vegetarian food. He doesn't like meat anyway. Well, except for corndogs. He likes eating things (anything) on a stick.

Ya wanna know what's really good and delicious??? Seitan.

oh my fuck that looks tasty!

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:51 am

Oh yea, I have been cutting out Tomato, anything Tomato. Its from the deadly night shade family. Causes pain and is one of the worst, I think.
Bummer! Ketchup, I'll miss you!

Fish (Tuna) seems to be the best meat I can disgest and get fat, salt and protien...good for TTITD heh heh.

Seatan, I've tried that, for me it was a bit dense but maybe I'll try it again.

Good luck on the stopping cigs! ^^ I've cut way, way back again. (maybe i'll try Chantix, hmmm)

It's been snowing and windy past few days, not exactly great weather for walking, arg!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:58 am

Moonie, try Jufran, at your local Asian market.

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:05 pm

Does that one have sodium benzoate in it? I know I like it, but I don't buy it for some reason. I like Korean BBQ sauce when I can find it, and Thai sweet chili sauce.

I do miss German curry ketchup a great deal. And BBQ sauce.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:19 pm

You might have to do some homework, AntiM.

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:41 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Moonie, try Jufran, at your local Asian market.

Kewl! Looks like ketchup, smells like ketchup, feels like...but does it tatse like ketchup? Hell, anything red would be good!

AntiM is our freindly food allergy advisor, Hi AntiM^^^^ we had a bitch session a while back (on a slow afternoon) about which foods cause pain
(or vis a vis) and she knows her stuff! Ginger rocks!!
I'm on the elimination trial and Tomato is at the top of the list! Fuck!!