PAULA_W_D's Blogs

Like Walking With A Friend
Friday, June 19, 2009      0 comments

My life, like many on Spark People, can be crazy busy. I was just overwhelmed trying to figure out when I could squeeze in an hour to exercise. Someone suggested that I not try to do the whole hour at once, but break it up into manageable incr... Read more

Exercise 1.3
Wednesday, May 13, 2009      0 comments

I added 2 more strength training exercises today and bumped up my walking by 5 laps. That takes me to 9 exercises. They are all body weight exercises and I do 2 sets of 15 each on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. I am also now walking 42 minutes a... Read more

Another Upgrade
Wednesday, April 29, 2009      0 comments

Ok, I think I'm finally ready to add a strength training piece to my life. I chose 3 exercises that don't require me to get on the floor. I don't think I'm ready for that yet. I'm doing wall calf raises, hip flexors, standing side bends and s... Read more

Exercise Upgrade
Wednesday, April 15, 2009      0 comments

I have bumped up my exercise plan. I have increased my .1 mile laps from 2 to 4. I am making laps 5-6 tim... Read more

A New Idea - Linking & Balancing
Monday, December 29, 2008      0 comments

Over the holidays I went to see an obesity specialist. She did a bunch of blood work & sent me to a nutritionist. She says I am insulin resistant. According to the nutritionist when you are insulin resistant the only way you can loose weight ... Read more