Comments on: Recovering Well – Tue 04.15.08 Report http://leoruns.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/recovering-well-tue-041508-report/ My workouts and meals and goals and such Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:57:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Leo Babauta http://leoruns.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/recovering-well-tue-041508-report/#comment-101 Leo Babauta Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:12:21 +0000 http://leoruns.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-101 Thanks for the kind thoughts, guys! @Mary: truthfully, most of the fruits and veggies I eat are flown in. There are lots of good tropical fruits here on Guam -- I have some star apple on my counter right now -- but for some reason I eat more of the non-local fruits. Oh, but I have a huge mango tree full of fruit right now that will be ripe in about a week! Can't wait! @Denise: Congrats on your choice to be a healthy parent and on 5 days of no soda! That's great! I know how hard it can be to kick any habit, so be proud of your success. Report back in a little bit and let us know how you're doing from time to time. Good luck! Thanks for the kind thoughts, guys!

@Mary: truthfully, most of the fruits and veggies I eat are flown in. There are lots of good tropical fruits here on Guam — I have some star apple on my counter right now — but for some reason I eat more of the non-local fruits. Oh, but I have a huge mango tree full of fruit right now that will be ripe in about a week! Can’t wait!

@Denise: Congrats on your choice to be a healthy parent and on 5 days of no soda! That’s great! I know how hard it can be to kick any habit, so be proud of your success. Report back in a little bit and let us know how you’re doing from time to time. Good luck!

]]> By: Denise http://leoruns.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/recovering-well-tue-041508-report/#comment-100 Denise Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:59:30 +0000 http://leoruns.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-100 Hey Leo - Glad to hear you're doing better. Your blog has really encouraged me to start eating healthier and begin an exercise routine. This month I'm just focusing on eating - great meals, healthy snacks and good breakfasts for our family of four. (No more Poptarts!!) Next month I'll focus on the exercise part. The really great thing, is that my husband is on board, saying we both need to work on our eating and exercise habits, so it's making it more fun for both of us. I've been blessed to not have struggled with my weight (yet ;), however, I was eating junk for snacks, almost no fruits, lots of carbs and soda and feeling bloated and tired all the time. I have two beautiful children that I adore and I want to be a happy, healthy positive role model for them, so it was time I straightened up! Thank you for sharing so much of your own experiences with us - it helps to know there are other 35 year old busy parents out there who do take the time to care for their health and the health of their loved ones. I also enjoy your input about simplifying your life. I've read Elaine St. James' books years ago, and I'm re-reading one of them now. It's so true that the most important things are not the things that can be bought - they are priceless. Today is day 5 with no soda! That's pretty good for a girl from the southern part of the US where Moutain Dew and Pepsi are 'official drinks!' Who knows - I may just end up taking up running! Hey Leo –
Glad to hear you’re doing better. Your blog has really encouraged me to start eating healthier and begin an exercise routine. This month I’m just focusing on eating – great meals, healthy snacks and good breakfasts for our family of four. (No more Poptarts!!) Next month I’ll focus on the exercise part. The really great thing, is that my husband is on board, saying we both need to work on our eating and exercise habits, so it’s making it more fun for both of us.

I’ve been blessed to not have struggled with my weight (yet ;), however, I was eating junk for snacks, almost no fruits, lots of carbs and soda and feeling bloated and tired all the time. I have two beautiful children that I adore and I want to be a happy, healthy positive role model for them, so it was time I straightened up!

Thank you for sharing so much of your own experiences with us – it helps to know there are other 35 year old busy parents out there who do take the time to care for their health and the health of their loved ones. I also enjoy your input about simplifying your life. I’ve read Elaine St. James’ books years ago, and I’m re-reading one of them now. It’s so true that the most important things are not the things that can be bought – they are priceless.

Today is day 5 with no soda! That’s pretty good for a girl from the southern part of the US where Moutain Dew and Pepsi are ‘official drinks!’ Who knows – I may just end up taking up running!

]]> By: Mary http://leoruns.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/recovering-well-tue-041508-report/#comment-97 Mary Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:33:43 +0000 http://leoruns.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-97 Glad to hear you're on the mend! I also struggle with non-exercise days - I feel like a slug and get disgusted with myself so easily. It's so hard to accept the fact that I have to rest my body and I'm actually doing a good thing - your experience this weekend totally confirms that. Totally random question - you eat a lot of fresh fruits and veg - are they grown on Guam, or flown in? Glad to hear you’re on the mend!
I also struggle with non-exercise days – I feel like a slug and get disgusted with myself so easily. It’s so hard to accept the fact that I have to rest my body and I’m actually doing a good thing – your experience this weekend totally confirms that.

Totally random question – you eat a lot of fresh fruits and veg – are they grown on Guam, or flown in?

]]> By: George Z http://leoruns.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/recovering-well-tue-041508-report/#comment-95 George Z Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:41:10 +0000 http://leoruns.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-95 Hey Leo Hope you feel better soon. FYI ... regarding calculations on deficits and wt. loss ... you might find that at some point, despite significant deficts, wt loss becomes increasingly harder. I think this is because the body becomes much more efficient at the exercise (less cals burned) but that is hardly something I know scientifically. GZ Hey Leo

Hope you feel better soon.

FYI … regarding calculations on deficits and wt. loss … you might find that at some point, despite significant deficts, wt loss becomes increasingly harder. I think this is because the body becomes much more efficient at the exercise (less cals burned) but that is hardly something I know scientifically.

GZ

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