Comments on: The Making of a Gym Rat http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html If I did it, you can! 15 years of yo-yo dieting, OVER! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:15:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Roni http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1267 Roni Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:16:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1267 Thanks for all the great comments guys. I really am loving it, went again tonight! <br/><br/>webers4fun - I NEVER thought of that! I'm going to switch my workouts around! THANKS! Thanks for all the great comments guys. I really am loving it, went again tonight!

webers4fun – I NEVER thought of that! I’m going to switch my workouts around! THANKS!

]]> By: Renee http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1256 Renee Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:28:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1256 Hi Roni,<br/>Thanks for sharing your story. I think I joined the Y here in my town the same week that you did and my transfornmation has been SO similar to yours. Not only does it do good things for my body (I LOVE feeling stronger), but I enjoy going because it's ME TIME. I used to hate working out and now I get bummed if I miss a day or 2. Yay us! for changing our ways and becoming "gym rats" :o) Hi Roni,
Thanks for sharing your story. I think I joined the Y here in my town the same week that you did and my transfornmation has been SO similar to yours. Not only does it do good things for my body (I LOVE feeling stronger), but I enjoy going because it’s ME TIME. I used to hate working out and now I get bummed if I miss a day or 2. Yay us! for changing our ways and becoming “gym rats” :o)

]]> By: Erin http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1255 Erin Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:04:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1255 Thanks for the welcome! I hope you enjoyed Sexy Back playing on your inner radio all day! ;) Thanks for the welcome! I hope you enjoyed Sexy Back playing on your inner radio all day! ;)

]]> By: Inhale then exhale http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1254 Inhale then exhale Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:22:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1254 I love endorphins... I think I spelled that right.<br/>Off to get me some :D step class at 5 I love endorphins… I think I spelled that right.
Off to get me some :D step class at 5

]]> By: CaRoLyN http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1249 CaRoLyN Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:38:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1249 Congrats on your new found love of the gym! I just joined the Y last Monday and I must say, I am loving it. I bring my WW magazine or tune into the news or just people watch (I'm a HUGE people watcher) and the time seriously FLIES by! Gotta love that!<br/><br/>I wish our Y had a rock climbing wall! I'd love top try it out. Congrats on your new found love of the gym! I just joined the Y last Monday and I must say, I am loving it. I bring my WW magazine or tune into the news or just people watch (I’m a HUGE people watcher) and the time seriously FLIES by! Gotta love that!

I wish our Y had a rock climbing wall! I’d love top try it out.

]]> By: Dulcie http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1247 Dulcie Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:47:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1247 Roni... do you remember reading my blog (before the crash) when I doing my exercise challenge (I wanted to win the most hrs worked out.. I didnt win, but I wasnt last either). You said... I sure wish I could be a gym rat like you are. And now look at you... You may not need that extra surgery now too... you may just be able to exercise it away! Roni… do you remember reading my blog (before the crash) when I doing my exercise challenge (I wanted to win the most hrs worked out.. I didnt win, but I wasnt last either). You said… I sure wish I could be a gym rat like you are. And now look at you… You may not need that extra surgery now too… you may just be able to exercise it away!

]]> By: Dani Spies http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1246 Dani Spies Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:27:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1246 Becoming a gym rat is definetly a great new hobby...congrats!! Way to stay with it! Becoming a gym rat is definetly a great new hobby…congrats!! Way to stay with it!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1245 Anonymous Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:28:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1245 Roni your page is so inspiring!!! I also saw that you had a Kashi Granola bar for 2pts. I found something better that you may or may not have tried. It's a Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bar and it's only 1 pt and it is sooo yummy!. Thanks again for the inspiration. Roni your page is so inspiring!!! I also saw that you had a Kashi Granola bar for 2pts. I found something better that you may or may not have tried. It’s a Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bar and it’s only 1 pt and it is sooo yummy!. Thanks again for the inspiration.

]]> By: webers4fun http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1244 webers4fun Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:20:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1244 Hi Roni! I've never commented before although I've found your recipes really great and your story inspiring! I've lost about 30 lbs so far and have 30 more to go. I have the benefit of being married to a personal trainer, and he gave me great advice to get started on my workouts. I hope you don't mind me passing a little advice your way. You will get much more benefit from your workouts if you do your weights before your cardio. Here's why:<br/><br/>1. You will be stronger and will get more out of your weights when they're done first. This means you will boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day.<br/><br/>2. The weight training will get your body into fat-burning mode for your cardio so that when you do your cardio you will be burning more fat right away. Normally, if you start with cardio, it takes 15 - 20 minutes to get to the point where your body is burning primarily bodyfat instead of the food you've eaten during the day. This will make your cardio work much more effective than if it was done separately or first.<br/><br/>So take it or leave it, but I thought you might be interested. Again, thanks for your site, it has helped me make the transition to healthy eating by giving me some great ideas! Hi Roni! I’ve never commented before although I’ve found your recipes really great and your story inspiring! I’ve lost about 30 lbs so far and have 30 more to go. I have the benefit of being married to a personal trainer, and he gave me great advice to get started on my workouts. I hope you don’t mind me passing a little advice your way. You will get much more benefit from your workouts if you do your weights before your cardio. Here’s why:

1. You will be stronger and will get more out of your weights when they’re done first. This means you will boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day.

2. The weight training will get your body into fat-burning mode for your cardio so that when you do your cardio you will be burning more fat right away. Normally, if you start with cardio, it takes 15 – 20 minutes to get to the point where your body is burning primarily bodyfat instead of the food you’ve eaten during the day. This will make your cardio work much more effective than if it was done separately or first.

So take it or leave it, but I thought you might be interested. Again, thanks for your site, it has helped me make the transition to healthy eating by giving me some great ideas!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/making-of-gym-rat.html/comment-page-1#comment-1243 Anonymous Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:08:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2007/09/the-making-of-a-gym-rat/#comment-1243 First off, GREAT JOB!!!<br/><br/>I, too, never ever EVER exercised in the past. At 33 years old and 230 pounds, I was too embarassed to get my fat butt to the gym, jiggle my rolls, turn purple in the face, and sweat all over. I realized, however, that I had to suck up my pride if I wanted to get fit, strong and svelt.<br/><br/>When I decided to start loosing weight for good, I signed up to walk in the Breast Cancer 3-Day event. At first, I couldn't walk 3 miles! I've been training for 7 months in anticipation of this event. I also hired a personal trainer to lead me through weights and cross-train 2 times per week.<br/><br/>I agree completely that exercise, like beer, is an acquired taste. Now I can't go a day without my healthy "fix". I've lost 57 pounds thus far and plan on loosing another 23 or so.<br/><br/>I feel strong. I feel healthy. I feel more in control while exercising than ever before. I am training like an athlete and loving every minute of it. It's such a high, and I never got this kind of buzz after eating a cheesecake. It's my motivation and my new passion.<br/><br/>I guess all I'm trying to say is, like you, if I can do it anyone can. Keep it up and you will see what I mean :o) First off, GREAT JOB!!!

I, too, never ever EVER exercised in the past. At 33 years old and 230 pounds, I was too embarassed to get my fat butt to the gym, jiggle my rolls, turn purple in the face, and sweat all over. I realized, however, that I had to suck up my pride if I wanted to get fit, strong and svelt.

When I decided to start loosing weight for good, I signed up to walk in the Breast Cancer 3-Day event. At first, I couldn’t walk 3 miles! I’ve been training for 7 months in anticipation of this event. I also hired a personal trainer to lead me through weights and cross-train 2 times per week.

I agree completely that exercise, like beer, is an acquired taste. Now I can’t go a day without my healthy “fix”. I’ve lost 57 pounds thus far and plan on loosing another 23 or so.

I feel strong. I feel healthy. I feel more in control while exercising than ever before. I am training like an athlete and loving every minute of it. It’s such a high, and I never got this kind of buzz after eating a cheesecake. It’s my motivation and my new passion.

I guess all I’m trying to say is, like you, if I can do it anyone can. Keep it up and you will see what I mean :o)

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