Comments on: I feel like a big, fat MILF http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/ Parenting, Politics and News for the Perfectly Challenged Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:22:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Connie http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-10490 Connie Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:21:17 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-10490 I am trying to lose the weight as well. I use the ball for the crunches and squats. Another core excercise I was shown is to lay on your tummy and pick up your arms and legs as high as you can. Man, my abs are terribly upset afterwards, but it is worth it. You hold in the up position for 20 to 30 seconds and start with 2-3 reps. I am now up to 6 or 7 reps and have definitely started seeing the difference. My friend says you can do the same thing with the ball under your tummy for added leverage, but you need a buddy to make sure you don't roll off and hurt yourself. There is also a website that offers small monthly fees for your own home workout through streaming content. I'm trying to find the name so I can sign-up. I am trying to lose the weight as well. I use the ball for the crunches and squats. Another core excercise I was shown is to lay on your tummy and pick up your arms and legs as high as you can. Man, my abs are terribly upset afterwards, but it is worth it. You hold in the up position for 20 to 30 seconds and start with 2-3 reps. I am now up to 6 or 7 reps and have definitely started seeing the difference. My friend says you can do the same thing with the ball under your tummy for added leverage, but you need a buddy to make sure you don’t roll off and hurt yourself. There is also a website that offers small monthly fees for your own home workout through streaming content. I’m trying to find the name so I can sign-up.

]]> By: Stacy http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-10143 Stacy Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:09:39 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-10143 I've already started. Thyroid disease runs in my family and, though I've been thin all of my life, it wasn't until I was 36 that things started to get a little crazy in the metabolism department. I've got 10 pounds I'd like to shed and my husband is working with me. I've hired a trainer and I'm back to running sprints. I wish all of us the best of luck. I’ve already started. Thyroid disease runs in my family and, though I’ve been thin all of my life, it wasn’t until I was 36 that things started to get a little crazy in the metabolism department. I’ve got 10 pounds I’d like to shed and my husband is working with me. I’ve hired a trainer and I’m back to running sprints. I wish all of us the best of luck.

]]> By: Julie http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-9891 Julie Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:35:17 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-9891 I hear you too. I love being active, but I love eating - a little too much. It's frustrating when I find my clothes feeling a bit tight - I don't want to buy new ones; I just want to look good and feel good in the ones I already own! And ditto Amy on the exercise ball. Love it - great way to do crunches, as well as squats (lean against a wall with the ball between your back and the wall) and pushups (roll forward on the ball until it rests under your thighs/knees/shins). I hear you too. I love being active, but I love eating - a little too much. It’s frustrating when I find my clothes feeling a bit tight - I don’t want to buy new ones; I just want to look good and feel good in the ones I already own!

And ditto Amy on the exercise ball. Love it - great way to do crunches, as well as squats (lean against a wall with the ball between your back and the wall) and pushups (roll forward on the ball until it rests under your thighs/knees/shins).

]]> By: Rachael http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-9458 Rachael Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:14:47 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-9458 That's IT, I'm getting my thyroid checked. I weigh now more than when my youngest was 9 months old and it's depressing! I'm with you, sis, I don't want to be model-thin, I just want to look good in my nice clothes.. I want to be fit and not exhausted all the time. Count me in! That’s IT, I’m getting my thyroid checked. I weigh now more than when my youngest was 9 months old and it’s depressing!

I’m with you, sis, I don’t want to be model-thin, I just want to look good in my nice clothes.. I want to be fit and not exhausted all the time.

Count me in!

]]> By: Excareergal http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8972 Excareergal Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:01:47 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8972 Jessica, I am glad they found the problem. I will join you! I have already been changing my eating and working out all the time and have lost 22lbs since June 1. But this last 8 lbs are not coming off so I need to be rejuvinated ( after I come back from this cruise). Chances are I will have more than 8 lbs to lose after Thanksgiving! Jessica,
I am glad they found the problem. I will join you! I have already been changing my eating and working out all the time and have lost 22lbs since June 1. But this last 8 lbs are not coming off so I need to be rejuvinated ( after I come back from this cruise). Chances are I will have more than 8 lbs to lose after Thanksgiving!

]]> By: Cara http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8966 Cara Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:18:43 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8966 About 9 months after the birth of my son and not loosing one single pound, I found out that I was hypothyroid too. Not just hypothyroid. We're talking TSH of 96 when it should have been between 3 to 5. Got on Synthroid in June and got it leveled out. I'm pregnant again now, but I'm entering my 3rd trimester next week and I've only gained 7 pounds. I can't wait to have this baby to see if the baby weight will actually go away this time. Hopefully the Synthroid will help you a lot. About 9 months after the birth of my son and not loosing one single pound, I found out that I was hypothyroid too. Not just hypothyroid. We’re talking TSH of 96 when it should have been between 3 to 5. Got on Synthroid in June and got it leveled out. I’m pregnant again now, but I’m entering my 3rd trimester next week and I’ve only gained 7 pounds. I can’t wait to have this baby to see if the baby weight will actually go away this time. Hopefully the Synthroid will help you a lot.

]]> By: Amy http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8958 Amy Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:30:48 +0000 http://blog.imperfectparent.com/2006/11/21/i-feel-like-a-big-fat-milf/#comment-8958 Way to go Jessica! I just bought one of those exercise balls --- for crunches. Makes it much easier! A reunion is a great goal. I'm heading to my 25th in 2007. Way to go Jessica! I just bought one of those exercise balls — for crunches. Makes it much easier! A reunion is a great goal. I’m heading to my 25th in 2007.

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