JLH wrote:
On 1 Feb 2007 15:07:07 -0800, "Tim" wrote:

I suppose next week, it's giong to get around zero in this area. It's
February in the midwest.

Oh well.....



We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!

Slog over to Ft. Belvior and use their gym, its free for you.

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:20:16 -0500, BAR wrote:

JLH wrote:
On 1 Feb 2007 15:07:07 -0800, "Tim" wrote:

I suppose next week, it's giong to get around zero in this area. It's
February in the midwest.

Oh well.....



We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!

Slog over to Ft. Belvior and use their gym, its free for you.

Oh, I know. I've got Lee District Park just a few blocks away, but I'd
rather have the treadmill in my TV room.

Getting in any golf lately? I started a series of lessons, but it's been
too cold to practice, so I've taken only one.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

"JLH" wrote in message
...


We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very
often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Speaking of treadmills ... get one!

Since giving up the Florida winter snowbirding, I was very fearful of
another cold, wet winter and the depression that it causes. The boats are
on the hard (well, the GB is ... the Navigator is in wet storage), the cars
are stored away and the motorcycle's in the barn with a battery maintainer
on it.

So ... on October 23rd I decided to start a long overdue personal upgrade.
Like many, the pounds had crept up, too many years sitting behind a desk had
made me soft and the decline was starting to accelerate as the time went by.

After doing a lot of Internet research, I committed to a serious diet and
exercise routine on that date. The diet is more than simply watching
calories ... I've done a bunch of research on what constitutes "healthy"
eating and was somewhat shocked. I always thought I ate healthy ... just
too much. I was wrong.

Anyway, almost three and a half months later, I've dropped 50 pounds. I use
a treadmill and/or an elliptical machine everyday for a cardiovascular
workout and do heavy weightlifting routines every other day. I log and
track everything in an Excel spreadsheet and it's fun and rewarding to look
back a month or so and see the progress. Since January 1st I've done over
80 miles on the treadmill/elliptical at an increasing speed and incline or
resistance level. The weight lifting is fantastic exercise but must be done
carefully. I do 3-5 sets of various multiple rep workouts using enough
weight on each to just about bring the muscles to failure. Each day though,
the number of reps increases, so more weight has to be added.

The downside is that I've had to go buy a completely new wardrobe. My old
Levis and Dockers
fall off. I've dropped three waist sizes.

I haven't felt this good in 30 years. Surprisingly, it only takes an hour
or so a day. I am getting close to my final goal weight wise, and have
slowed the decline by adding more daily calories for a "soft landing".
I'll always continue the exercise routines. I even invested in a new, Trek
Hybrid road bicycle which I'll use when the warmer weather arrives.

Feels good.

Eisboch

JLH wrote:
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:20:16 -0500, BAR wrote:

JLH wrote:
On 1 Feb 2007 15:07:07 -0800, "Tim" wrote:

I suppose next week, it's giong to get around zero in this area. It's
February in the midwest.

Oh well.....



We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!
Slog over to Ft. Belvior and use their gym, its free for you.

Oh, I know. I've got Lee District Park just a few blocks away, but I'd
rather have the treadmill in my TV room.

Getting in any golf lately? I started a series of lessons, but it's been
too cold to practice, so I've taken only one.

Yes, I played Poolesville last Saturday, 55*F, it was a great and
pleasant day.

I pick up my big TV today, this cold wet weekend should not bother me abit.

On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 07:57:09 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"JLH" wrote in message
.. .


We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very
often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Speaking of treadmills ... get one!

Since giving up the Florida winter snowbirding, I was very fearful of
another cold, wet winter and the depression that it causes. The boats are
on the hard (well, the GB is ... the Navigator is in wet storage), the cars
are stored away and the motorcycle's in the barn with a battery maintainer
on it.

So ... on October 23rd I decided to start a long overdue personal upgrade.
Like many, the pounds had crept up, too many years sitting behind a desk had
made me soft and the decline was starting to accelerate as the time went by.

After doing a lot of Internet research, I committed to a serious diet and
exercise routine on that date. The diet is more than simply watching
calories ... I've done a bunch of research on what constitutes "healthy"
eating and was somewhat shocked. I always thought I ate healthy ... just
too much. I was wrong.

Anyway, almost three and a half months later, I've dropped 50 pounds. I use
a treadmill and/or an elliptical machine everyday for a cardiovascular
workout and do heavy weightlifting routines every other day. I log and
track everything in an Excel spreadsheet and it's fun and rewarding to look
back a month or so and see the progress. Since January 1st I've done over
80 miles on the treadmill/elliptical at an increasing speed and incline or
resistance level. The weight lifting is fantastic exercise but must be done
carefully. I do 3-5 sets of various multiple rep workouts using enough
weight on each to just about bring the muscles to failure. Each day though,
the number of reps increases, so more weight has to be added.

The downside is that I've had to go buy a completely new wardrobe. My old
Levis and Dockers
fall off. I've dropped three waist sizes.

I haven't felt this good in 30 years. Surprisingly, it only takes an hour
or so a day. I am getting close to my final goal weight wise, and have
slowed the decline by adding more daily calories for a "soft landing".
I'll always continue the exercise routines. I even invested in a new, Trek
Hybrid road bicycle which I'll use when the warmer weather arrives.

Feels good.

Eisboch


Wow! Congratulations. Which treadmill did you get?
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:18:18 -0500, BAR wrote:

JLH wrote:
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:20:16 -0500, BAR wrote:

JLH wrote:
On 1 Feb 2007 15:07:07 -0800, "Tim" wrote:

I suppose next week, it's giong to get around zero in this area. It's
February in the midwest.

Oh well.....



We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!
Slog over to Ft. Belvior and use their gym, its free for you.

Oh, I know. I've got Lee District Park just a few blocks away, but I'd
rather have the treadmill in my TV room.

Getting in any golf lately? I started a series of lessons, but it's been
too cold to practice, so I've taken only one.

Yes, I played Poolesville last Saturday, 55*F, it was a great and
pleasant day.

I pick up my big TV today, this cold wet weekend should not bother me abit.

Ah, yes. Last Saturday. The famous warm day we had. That's the day we *had*
to go shopping for a new car for the wife, and take her old one to Carmax
to get an offer. What a wasted day!
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..



Speaking of treadmills ... get one!

Since giving up the Florida winter snowbirding, I was very fearful of
another cold, wet winter and the depression that it causes. The boats are
on the hard (well, the GB is ... the Navigator is in wet storage), the
cars are stored away and the motorcycle's in the barn with a battery
maintainer on it.

So ... on October 23rd I decided to start a long overdue personal
upgrade. Like many, the pounds had crept up, too many years sitting behind
a desk had made me soft and the decline was starting to accelerate as the
time went by.

After doing a lot of Internet research, I committed to a serious diet and
exercise routine on that date. The diet is more than simply watching
calories ... I've done a bunch of research on what constitutes "healthy"
eating and was somewhat shocked. I always thought I ate healthy ... just
too much. I was wrong.

Anyway, almost three and a half months later, I've dropped 50 pounds. I
use a treadmill and/or an elliptical machine everyday for a cardiovascular
workout and do heavy weightlifting routines every other day. I log and
track everything in an Excel spreadsheet and it's fun and rewarding to
look back a month or so and see the progress. Since January 1st I've done
over 80 miles on the treadmill/elliptical at an increasing speed and
incline or resistance level. The weight lifting is fantastic exercise but
must be done carefully. I do 3-5 sets of various multiple rep workouts
using enough weight on each to just about bring the muscles to failure.
Each day though, the number of reps increases, so more weight has to be
added.

The downside is that I've had to go buy a completely new wardrobe. My old
Levis and Dockers
fall off. I've dropped three waist sizes.

I haven't felt this good in 30 years. Surprisingly, it only takes an hour
or so a day. I am getting close to my final goal weight wise, and have
slowed the decline by adding more daily calories for a "soft landing".
I'll always continue the exercise routines. I even invested in a new, Trek
Hybrid road bicycle which I'll use when the warmer weather arrives.

Feels good.

Eisboch


Congratulations Richard! That weight loss in such a short time is
remarkable.

I miss walking on the treadmill and hope I get full function of my right leg
soon so I can get back on it.

How do you like the elliptical vs. the treadmill?

"JLH" wrote in message
...


Wow! Congratulations. Which treadmill did you get?
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H


The treadmill is an older, commercial gym type (CRX) that was in the house
when we bought it.
It's not as up-to-date as some of the newer ones, but is rugged, inclines to
10 degrees and calculates speed, calorie burn rate, etc.

I bought a Sole elliptical and use it as well because even with a wall
mounted TV, the same workout can get boring if you use the same machine all
the time. Ellipticals are a relatively new product for Sole, but they have
been making treadmills for home and commercial use for many years. They are
the exclusive supplier to Hyatt hotels.

Eisboch

"JimH" wrote in message
...


Congratulations Richard! That weight loss in such a short time is
remarkable.

I miss walking on the treadmill and hope I get full function of my right
leg soon so I can get back on it.

How do you like the elliptical vs. the treadmill?


I hope your recovery is quick.

To answer your question ... the elliptical takes a while to get used to ...
mostly the motion.
When I first set it up and tried it, I thought it was a mistake because I
was so used to the treadmill.
Even though I had been using the treadmill faithfully for 2 months, the
first 10 minutes on the elliptical left my legs shaking.

Now, I prefer the elliptical and do most of the workout on it. On the off
days for weights, I'll do 2 or miles on the elliptical with a custom
resistance program and then another 2 miles or so on the treadmill at a 4-5
degree incline. On weightlifting days I only do the elliptical to warm up.

Heh... Mrs. E's kickboxing dummy is in the gym also. I bought some workout
gloves and smack it around for a while sometimes. In itself, it's quite a
workout.

Here's a view of my home "gym" with the dummy:

http://www.eisboch.com/gym


Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..

"JimH" wrote in message
...


Congratulations Richard! That weight loss in such a short time is
remarkable.

I miss walking on the treadmill and hope I get full function of my right
leg soon so I can get back on it.

How do you like the elliptical vs. the treadmill?


I hope your recovery is quick.

To answer your question ... the elliptical takes a while to get used to
... mostly the motion.
When I first set it up and tried it, I thought it was a mistake because I
was so used to the treadmill.
Even though I had been using the treadmill faithfully for 2 months, the
first 10 minutes on the elliptical left my legs shaking.

Now, I prefer the elliptical and do most of the workout on it. On the off
days for weights, I'll do 2 or miles on the elliptical with a custom
resistance program and then another 2 miles or so on the treadmill at a
4-5 degree incline. On weightlifting days I only do the elliptical to
warm up.

Heh... Mrs. E's kickboxing dummy is in the gym also. I bought some
workout gloves and smack it around for a while sometimes. In itself, it's
quite a workout.

Here's a view of my home "gym" with the dummy:

http://www.eisboch.com/gym


Eisboch


Wow, nice set up. You could open your own health club and charge admission.
;-)

Although she can't use one because of her leg condition my wife has been
trying to get me over to an elliptical as she says it is less stressful on
the knees. She joined a local health club last year and says the
ellipticals are more popular than the treadmills.