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Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Tuesday
You mean like menopause? Yes on that one.
I'll be dealing with that in the not too distant future.
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Ouch! I'm sorry.

I've recently started doing squats or toe raises or some other little exercise whenever I find myself standing around waiting for something. Say I'm heating something in the microwave, I can do some squats or ... more
Squats are great for skating. It gets you used to being bent down.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Ouch! I'm sorry.

I've recently started doing squats or toe raises or some other little exercise whenever I find myself standing around waiting for something. Say I'm heating something in the microwave, I can do some squats or ... more
I've started trying to do that too! My mom keeps some exercise bands in the kitchen to play with while waiting for the microwave, lol.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I've been trying to walk everywhere I can. It's low impact enough that it doesn't really bother my back unless I'm doing it all day long. Unfortunately, just walking doesn't keep my thighs from feeling the way they do right now ... more
I'm sorry you're sore, but it sounds like it was great exercise.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I'm sorry you're sore, but it sounds like it was great exercise.
It was, because I had no idea how much I was exercising until I woke up this morning. I'm going to try and do more squats to get my thighs in better shape I think lol.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
So is everyone here trying to lose weight or quit smoking? Does anyone else have other health issues that they are dealing with?
I'm trying to lose weight. It feels like I've been at it forever and I have forever to go.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
For the most part it's the desire to be healthier. There are some people who deal with depression, IBS, fibromyalgia, etc.
Ah, I also have major problems with anxiety, depression and a rare sleep disorder. But I've pretty much given up trying to do anything about those. Getting fit again is something that I can actually do something about.
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I've been trying to walk everywhere I can. It's low impact enough that it doesn't really bother my back unless I'm doing it all day long. Unfortunately, just walking doesn't keep my thighs from feeling the way they do right now ... more
My calves and quads are still so sore from the Habitat build. Walking in mud is a LOT of resistance.
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
It was, because I had no idea how much I was exercising until I woke up this morning. I'm going to try and do more squats to get my thighs in better shape I think lol.
If you have an exercise ball, you can put it in the corner and use it as support until you're used to doing the squats more.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I'm trying to lose weight. It feels like I've been at it forever and I have forever to go.
I've only recently had to deal with issues of losing weight. It is certainly frustrating. But I am not going to give up.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Ah, I also have major problems with anxiety, depression and a rare sleep disorder. But I've pretty much given up trying to do anything about those. Getting fit again is something that I can actually do something about.
Getting fit should help with your other issues. I haven't reached my weightloss goal, but what I have accomplished has helped in areas other than clothing size.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I've started trying to do that too! My mom keeps some exercise bands in the kitchen to play with while waiting for the microwave, lol.
What are exercise bands?
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
If you have an exercise ball, you can put it in the corner and use it as support until you're used to doing the squats more.
That's a good idea!
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
My calves and quads are still so sore from the Habitat build. Walking in mud is a LOT of resistance.
Yup. Walking in a sand arena is also killer on the calves. All riding instructors have great legs.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
What are exercise bands?
It's a great big inflatable ball, used to help getting into certain positions for stretches and workouts.
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
That's a good idea!
That's how my trainer started me.

One of the coaches for my derby team, when I asked for advice before tryouts, said to try doing squats where I race myself, going as low as I can. I have to do like 3 1-minute sets.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
What are exercise bands?
They sound like small resistance bands. My mother has a set in her bedroom. They crack me up because she uses them solely for exercise, but on first glance the bands and connecting rings look like a BDSM setup.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
What are exercise bands?
They come in different shapes and sizes but the basic gist is that they've got handles (or something) you can hold and they stretch. They come in different resistances so you can make your workouts harder or easier depending on how you feel that day. You can hook your ankles in and use them to do resistance pulls outwards, hook your wrists in and stretch open and close, etc, etc. They're quite often a relatively cheap way to add some extra oomph to just about any workout.
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
It's a great big inflatable ball, used to help getting into certain positions for stretches and workouts.
Actually they're like giant rubber bands.

Hi Momma!
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
They sound like small resistance bands. My mother has a set in her bedroom. They crack me up because she uses them solely for exercise, but on first glance the bands and connecting rings look like a BDSM setup.
Yes, resistance bands! I suck with words lol
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Getting fit should help with your other issues. I haven't reached my weightloss goal, but what I have accomplished has helped in areas other than clothing size.
Oh the anxiety, depression and sleep disorder have been with me since I was a child. And I was a very, very fit child. I was very physically fit until just a couple of years ago. I've just NEVER been psychologically fit.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Jul!a
They come in different shapes and sizes but the basic gist is that they've got handles (or something) you can hold and they stretch. They come in different resistances so you can make your workouts harder or easier depending on how you feel that ... more
I will definitely have to look for a set of these. I suppose they sell them on Amazon.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
They sound like small resistance bands. My mother has a set in her bedroom. They crack me up because she uses them solely for exercise, but on first glance the bands and connecting rings look like a BDSM setup.
LOL! Just more incentive to get some.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
I will definitely have to look for a set of these. I suppose they sell them on Amazon.
I haven't taken a gander, but it's probably a safe bet. While you're there, I need to pimp this super awesome Thermos container I have; the Backpack bottle. My ice cubes from 4pm are still there at 10 the next morning, and the super hot tea I made at 4pm was still really warm 16 hours later with the lid having been open all night. I seriously love this thing!
07/25/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
That's pretty much all I've got for tonight. If you have a workshop idea, please email Sam (sam@edenfantasys.com) . If you have an article related to healthy living, email it to Rayne (rayne@edenfantasys.co m)
07/25/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I haven't taken a gander, but it's probably a safe bet. While you're there, I need to pimp this super awesome Thermos container I have; the Backpack bottle. My ice cubes from 4pm are still there at 10 the next morning, and the super hot ... more
Wow! Impressive.
07/25/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Tuesday
It can be an incredible amount of exercise if you turn your 400 sq ft garden without a rototiller like I do.
Yes, yardwork is the best workout I have, it gives you exercise AND you feel accomplished afterward.


BTW, didn't get little man down until now so I am trying to catch up on the thread. I like the idea of a workshop format, but what is the difference between how it is now? Isn't the same thing but a different title?
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
That's pretty much all I've got for tonight. If you have a workshop idea, please email Sam (sam@edenfantasys.com) . If you have an article related to healthy living, email it to Rayne (rayne@edenfantasys.co m)
I'm hoping to get lots of awesome ideas coming in!
07/25/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
So is everyone here trying to lose weight or quit smoking? Does anyone else have other health issues that they are dealing with?
I am trying to do both of these things. I only smoke 2-3 cigarettes a day tops, but it still bad and I don't want my son to see me doing it anymore (even though I hardly smoke around him, but that is besides the point).

I don't know why this damn baby weight won't go away, it's fine that I'm shrinking size wise, but the weight just won't go away.
07/25/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ivy Wilde
Wow! Impressive.
That's what I said too. My mom got it for me for Christmas and I'm just in love with it. And even with all the abuse I give it, it took Aircraft Stripper to make a mark on it. I melted a little bit of the plastic because I didn't take my gloves off first before taking a sip lol.
07/25/2011