Comments for Char's Fitness Weblog

Comment on One of those posts by charslife

charslife — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:06:42 +0000

Hey V,

I appreciate the input. Thing is, I didn’t keep a journal when I was just working a program. It was so easy for me. I wanted to do it and so I just did it. The only “journaling” I did was essential an exercise log. That’s the thing I think. When I’m journaling, I’m in my head and not my body. The journaling can get me out of my head and into my body but it’s also easy to get lost in my head instead.
The whole fat thing helps me disassociate from my body further leading me to live in my head. I know when I’m working out and eating right I have less words bouncing around in my skull.
And yes! This weather. Argh. Totally true. I went for a walk this morning with Lila. I’m sure it was the sunlight that inspired me.
I like your idea about focusing on how fabulous we feel becoming more and more fit. I will blog about that!
Smooch!

Comment on One of those posts by V-Lo

V-Lo — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:07:43 +0000

It looks like you have been hitting most of your goals all week. I think part of our issue is this weather. It has been cold and dark and it doesn’t feel like spring. Just seeing the sun first thing this morning helps me.

Do you have any journals from when you were training for the first triathalon? Maybe you can find some entries as how you stayed on course or how fabulous you felt becoming more and more fit.

I know you “know” these things but perhaps seeing them in your own words would help.

Comment on April 5 - 11 by charslife

charslife — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:33:23 +0000

Hi there,
I’ve found that the daily checklist of goals does keep me more in the moment. My favorite sites so far are people’s blogs about their own fitness journeys and Cool Running (check out my blogroll).

Comment on April 5 - 11 by miguelpineiro

miguelpineiro — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:24:27 +0000

hey I like your idea, laying out your plan for the entire week. So what are your top five general health and fitness sites?

Comment on Feeling good by Valria

Valria — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:12:08 +0000

Sounds absolutely Wonderful! Good Job Char!

Comment on Of Two Minds by charslife

charslife — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:23:49 +0000

Thanks Valria. It’s so frustrating. Nice to know you can relate. There is comfort in knowing we are not the only one. *sigh* I feel out of control and the eating may just be symbolic of that.

Comment on Of Two Minds by Valria

Valria — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:50:25 +0000

We are one and the same, I as sit here reading this after finishing my work out only 40 minutes ago, I am eating buttered toast….yum….before bed. DOH!

Just think what blimps we would be if we ate like we wanted and didn’t make the time for fitness. Its balance, the pendulum will swing back.

Comment on Newton’s Three Laws of Motion by Fitness Guy

Fitness Guy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:34:56 +0000

I know the feeling. When I am on a roll I feel great and then weeks later when I am just kicking back and have not done much exerise and am eating not very great food I feel like crap.

I find that I have to always be thinking of my next exercise and change things up so that I don’t get bored. If I am thinking of going swimming, or biking, or just running around with the kids then these thoughts will spur me into action.

Comment on Training Tips by Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:28:53 +0000

Hi Char,
Is there a way I can contact you via email?
Thank you,
Deborah Crooks

Comment on January wrap-up by charslife

charslife — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:32:19 +0000

You know Valria,

It plugs into that “crossing it off my list” habit we love. Plus the feeling of accomplishment… it’s a bit addictive.