Tag Archives: exercise

My first post is up at Losing It In Ottawa

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Ron

My introductory post is up at Losing It In Ottawa.  Have a read and let me know what you think.

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A new Pal on My Fitness journey

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Ron

I have been using SparkPeople to track my food and exercise.  I liked it; it was good. I ignored all the razzmatazz about points and all the extras on the website.  I liked the iPhone and iPad apps.  It was a good … Continue reading →

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Falling behind, for now

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ron

neeroc has pulled out in front in our head to head Biggest Loser: Work Edition challenge. While she has managed to lose weight, I on the other hand seem to have managed to put some on. The good news though is … Continue reading →

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Groin Pull, not the good kind

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ron

The second session of the goalie clinic was this morning.  Biggest feedback point for me was keeping my eyes on the puck and where it is going.  I was looking down at my feet while trying to work out the … Continue reading →

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45 push ups

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Ron

I have officially completed my first day of the one hundred push ups program doing 45 push ups over 5 sets this morning. My initial test was 13 push ups, which puts me in ‘level 2’ for my age group. … Continue reading →

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Week 1 Weigh-in: ugh

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Ron

So I weighed in at home this morning.  If you recall, my home starting weight was 301 lbs.  This morning on January 15th I weigh 303lbs!  Ya, I’m up.. hang on a second up! what the…. OK, I’m up 2lbs. … Continue reading →

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When to work out?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ron

I’ve always found that working out first thing in the morning is the best way to go.  You feel energized and ready to take on the day.  I stay better focused on good nutrition as I think about all the … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Programs

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Ron

I’ve been on many a weight loss journey.  On those journeys I’ve used several different programs. Such as: Nutrisystem, Body-for-Life, Personal Training, and well randomness. Nutrisystem, back in ~1994, had no fitness component that I can recall.  It was all about the food. … Continue reading →

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