Comments for The Wenatchee Valley Gold's Gyms Blog http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com Expert fitness advice and information for the Wenatchee Valley and North Central Washington. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:17:24 -0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on “Greek-Style Pasta” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Jess M. Howland http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/greek-style-pasta-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Jess M. Howland Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:17:24 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=486#comment-250 Dear Melissa, I know how appealing it would be to lose 15-20 lbs of bodyfat in a week, and watching "The Biggest Loser" is great motivation for many people; however, in the long run it is better to lose weight slower. Slow and steady is easier for the body to adjust to your new body mass and it will be much harder for it to revert back to previous set-point for body mass. The quicker you lose it the easier it generally is to put back on. The body has a very set system for keeping everything at homeostasis (normal level). You try and lose weight at such a pace and it will come back when you stop dieting so hard and/or take a break from the gym and exercise. Advice (just my .02) take what you have learned in the challenge and stick with it. Exercise, proper nutrition, and fitness are lifestyle choices that one has to live with everyday. Stay dedicated, be committed, be persisitant, and never stop remodeling yourself and you will succeed--despite the many pitfalls life may throw at you. If your workouts become boring or you become complacent, switch your workout, change something, set a new series of STG, MTG, LTGs, listen to a new form of music (as Darcy said), watch YouTube videos of your favorite workouts, etc. Something that adds the spark back into your workout... At any rate, don't think you are failing because you are not losing 10-15 lbs every week. The people on The Biggest Loser have one goal in mind, and one objective in their lives right now. They train! That's it. How easy would it be to lose weight if all you had to do was workout and eat properly. All too easy. No kids to worry about. No family concerns (being around at any rate). You've got a trainer kicking you into gear everyday--motivating, pulling you, driving you to succeed. Working out for several hours a day. Yeah, someone had better lose some weight from all that. Reality proves a different story with obligations all over the place. It is a fine lesson in time management as well as commitment. The determined will succeed... v/r Jess M Howland (Past Gold's Gym Wenatchee Trainer--Still one of the best gyms I've ever been a part of--I could use one here in Korea.) Dear Melissa,

I know how appealing it would be to lose 15-20 lbs of bodyfat in a week, and watching “The Biggest Loser” is great motivation for many people; however, in the long run it is better to lose weight slower. Slow and steady is easier for the body to adjust to your new body mass and it will be much harder for it to revert back to previous set-point for body mass. The quicker you lose it the easier it generally is to put back on. The body has a very set system for keeping everything at homeostasis (normal level). You try and lose weight at such a pace and it will come back when you stop dieting so hard and/or take a break from the gym and exercise.

Advice (just my .02) take what you have learned in the challenge and stick with it. Exercise, proper nutrition, and fitness are lifestyle choices that one has to live with everyday. Stay dedicated, be committed, be persisitant, and never stop remodeling yourself and you will succeed–despite the many pitfalls life may throw at you. If your workouts become boring or you become complacent, switch your workout, change something, set a new series of STG, MTG, LTGs, listen to a new form of music (as Darcy said), watch YouTube videos of your favorite workouts, etc. Something that adds the spark back into your workout…

At any rate, don’t think you are failing because you are not losing 10-15 lbs every week. The people on The Biggest Loser have one goal in mind, and one objective in their lives right now. They train! That’s it. How easy would it be to lose weight if all you had to do was workout and eat properly. All too easy. No kids to worry about. No family concerns (being around at any rate). You’ve got a trainer kicking you into gear everyday–motivating, pulling you, driving you to succeed. Working out for several hours a day. Yeah, someone had better lose some weight from all that. Reality proves a different story with obligations all over the place. It is a fine lesson in time management as well as commitment. The determined will succeed…

v/r

Jess M Howland
(Past Gold’s Gym Wenatchee Trainer–Still one of the best gyms I’ve ever been a part of–I could use one here in Korea.)

]]> Comment on “Blahs” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Darcy http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/blahs-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Darcy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:13:17 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/blahs-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/#comment-247 Mellisa, I so enjoy reading your blogs. Especially when you find your own solutions to all those 'challenges' we face about eating right and exercising. It's not called a 'challenge' for nothing. It takes work and dedication every day. Bravo to you, and keep up the hard work. My suggestion when the workouts are getting mundane...new music on the i-pod! Darcy Mellisa,

I so enjoy reading your blogs. Especially when you find your own solutions to all those ‘challenges’ we face about eating right and exercising. It’s not called a ‘challenge’ for nothing. It takes work and dedication every day. Bravo to you, and keep up the hard work. My suggestion when the workouts are getting mundane…new music on the i-pod!

Darcy

]]> Comment on “The Climb” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Aron http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/the-climb-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-246 Aron Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:15:14 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=492#comment-246 This is very true Melissa. Take one moment at a time. It is all about the one workout, the one cookie and the one step!! Once you realize this it makes things much easier. Blair McHaney always says collect workouts like medals, one at a time. Don't look at the entire challenge look at the mini challenges within the challenge!! Your're awesome and keep up the great work! This is very true Melissa. Take one moment at a time. It is all about the one workout, the one cookie and the one step!! Once you realize this it makes things much easier. Blair McHaney always says collect workouts like medals, one at a time. Don’t look at the entire challenge look at the mini challenges within the challenge!! Your’re awesome and keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on “Shoes” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Lori Reinbold http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/shoes-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Lori Reinbold Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:09:31 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/shoes-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/#comment-241 I am so amazed at how much shoes make the difference in how you feel. I am a big proponent of always taking care of your feet. One thing that I found interesting too is if you lose weight sometimes you will need a smaller size shoe! Who knew our feet could gain fat too? Great job Melissa! Enjoying your journey. Lori I am so amazed at how much shoes make the difference in how you feel. I am a big proponent of always taking care of your feet.
One thing that I found interesting too is if you lose weight sometimes you will need a smaller size shoe! Who knew our feet could gain fat too?
Great job Melissa! Enjoying your journey.
Lori

]]> Comment on The “500″ Workout by Dentist Roseville http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/the-500-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Dentist Roseville Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:37:20 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=410#comment-227 This is my first visit to your website and looking on, I’m impressed! I like your content! I came across your post while trying to find a source for fitness. This is really interesting. it’s good to see one with quality information for once. Keep up the good work! thanks for the post. -Shane This is my first visit to your website and looking on, I’m impressed! I like your content! I came across your post while trying to find a source for fitness. This is really interesting. it’s good to see one with quality information for once. Keep up the good work! thanks for the post. -Shane

]]> Comment on “Me” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Rose http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/me-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Rose Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:57 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=453#comment-225 I'm glad to hear somebody say it!! Most people do not make themself or their health a priority and sadly if we don't make our own health a priority then what are we teaching our family, our kids, our friends and our co-workers. If we stay healthy, then we will be more apt to push others to be healthy, mentally and physically; thus more positive and able bodied. It is so important to keep progressing and bettering ourselves. Thanks for being an inspiration to all of our readers Melissa. You are a GEM! I’m glad to hear somebody say it!! Most people do not make themself or their health a priority and sadly if we don’t make our own health a priority then what are we teaching our family, our kids, our friends and our co-workers. If we stay healthy, then we will be more apt to push others to be healthy, mentally and physically; thus more positive and able bodied. It is so important to keep progressing and bettering ourselves. Thanks for being an inspiration to all of our readers Melissa. You are a GEM!

]]> Comment on “Me” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Laura http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/me-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Laura Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:53:32 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=453#comment-217 I feel exactly the same and I feel so guilty when I know they have been in there in the morning and then we go back...but you know what I just realized.....they never have a problem going in there...they love it...it is me who has the guilt. So I have let go of that and I am much happier as a result:) I feel exactly the same and I feel so guilty when I know they have been in there in the morning and then we go back…but you know what I just realized…..they never have a problem going in there…they love it…it is me who has the guilt. So I have let go of that and I am much happier as a result:)

]]> Comment on “Pushing Through” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Cheryl Hobson http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/pushing-through-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Cheryl Hobson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:29:51 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=458#comment-213 Melissa...my dear, sweet friend. I have sat here and read every one of your blogs today. I see you at the gym sweating and working hard and yet you always have a smile on your face. I'm SOoooo proud of you and your dedication to a healthier life. My motivation is likely the same as yours...those little people in our lives that say "will you play with us mommy, can you push me on the swing, CHASE ME!". It's ironic that I have to "get away" from them in order to make my time with them more meaningful. Keep up the good work my friend...your efforts are paying off (you look great!). Melissa…my dear, sweet friend. I have sat here and read every one of your blogs today. I see you at the gym sweating and working hard and yet you always have a smile on your face. I’m SOoooo proud of you and your dedication to a healthier life. My motivation is likely the same as yours…those little people in our lives that say “will you play with us mommy, can you push me on the swing, CHASE ME!”. It’s ironic that I have to “get away” from them in order to make my time with them more meaningful. Keep up the good work my friend…your efforts are paying off (you look great!).

]]> Comment on “Discipline” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Darcy http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/discipline-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Darcy Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:32:33 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=456#comment-208 Melissa, You're so right! Discipline is work, but the payoff is huge. And think about what you're teaching your kids as they watch you making healthy choices not only for you but for your whole family! Keep making it happen! Darcy Melissa,

You’re so right! Discipline is work, but the payoff is huge. And think about what you’re teaching your kids as they watch you making healthy choices not only for you but for your whole family! Keep making it happen! Darcy

]]> Comment on “Pushing Through” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant by Darcy http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/fitness/pushing-through-by-melissa-schwab-golds-gym-challenge-participant/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Darcy Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:05:44 +0000 http://wenatcheefitnessblog.com/?p=458#comment-206 Mellisa, If it makes you feel any better, even those of us who have been exercising most of our lives have days when we wrestle with going to the gtym. And funny how this happens on days when we need to get to the gym the most. For me I focus on how good I'll feel after my workout! Keep up the great work! Darcy Mellisa,

If it makes you feel any better, even those of us who have been exercising most of our lives have days when we wrestle with going to the gtym. And funny how this happens on days when we need to get to the gym the most. For me I focus on how good I’ll feel after my workout! Keep up the great work!

Darcy

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