tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post3581449641504196122..comments2023-12-22T04:15:11.478-06:00Comments on Attack of the Sugar Monster!: The Gymsharneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14805502805674889336noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-91480933958387377802013-05-21T17:03:22.274-05:002013-05-21T17:03:22.274-05:00Awwwww!! Thank you for being so sweet! And, I pr...Awwwww!! Thank you for being so sweet! And, I promise, you cheering me on helps so much! <3Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714534817341478347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-84125747751727326702013-05-21T17:01:35.841-05:002013-05-21T17:01:35.841-05:00I'd love it if you could maybe help me figure ...I'd love it if you could maybe help me figure out a beginners routine? Only if you have time, of course. I'm at thesugarmonster @gmail<br /><br />Thank you so much!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714534817341478347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-43317934769555851302013-05-20T19:07:12.882-05:002013-05-20T19:07:12.882-05:00OMG YAY. Because the great thing about free weigh...OMG YAY. Because the great thing about free weights—aside from the fact that they develop muscular support, not just one targeted muscular group, which I imagine might be really good for your particular physical situation—is that they fit EVERYONE. You do what works with them. Also, a simple beginner's compound lifting routine is incredibly, mind-bendingly simple and adaptable—no circuits, no "bodypart days," no "muscle confusion," no broscience, no bullshit. Krista at Stumptuous.com has some information for beginners that I read when I was precontemplating starting to lift (she's reasonably HAES-friendly).<br /><br />I will say that I have enjoyed the use of the hip ab- and adductor machine, but because machines are so targeted, they're only really valuable if they address a very specific need or imbalance. <br /><br />Also I will talk to you about lifting ANYTIME. I LOVE that you're excited!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446921103838466424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-81476517626861445862013-05-20T10:11:01.684-05:002013-05-20T10:11:01.684-05:00I never even considered free weights until you lef...I never even considered free weights until you left this! I'm excited now. Especially because a lot of the machines have these really small seats that I know I won't be comfortable in. Look at you making me all excited!!! <3 <3 <3Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714534817341478347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-59627933685815598582013-05-13T19:41:10.658-05:002013-05-13T19:41:10.658-05:00Heidi!! I have been a lurker on your blog for...wo...Heidi!! I have been a lurker on your blog for...wow, guess it's been years now! I first found you through a link from Shapely Prose. Anyway, I just wanted to say how excited I am for you to read this post, that you have a way to move your body in an accessible, shame-free environment. We've never met, but I'm cheering for you all the way. You'll make it to five miles before you know it! Mattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796870746424316265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-25238184958146346562013-05-09T19:01:57.177-05:002013-05-09T19:01:57.177-05:00Heidi! No machines! No! Free weights! Free wei...Heidi! No machines! No! Free weights! Free weights are great! And they promote natural range of motion and the development of assistance muscles. FREE WEIGHTS.<br /><br />I'm sorry, long-time reader, first-time poster, but seriously seriously SERIOUSLY FREE WEIGHTS, I am going to have a conniption from my compound lifting zealotry. Read Mark Rippetoe's <i>Starting Strength</i>, and look forward to a physical experience of joy and wonderment.<br /><br />PS, I'm a fat woman in a weight room full of jacked dudes, and no one's ever been anything but nice to me ever. FREE WEIGHTS.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446921103838466424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-20735644524181717022013-05-09T11:17:28.870-05:002013-05-09T11:17:28.870-05:00I've been lurking on your site and Twitter for...I've been lurking on your site and Twitter for years, and never had any reason to post, but as one of those workout fiends, I had to post. If you ever feel self-conscious at the gym, just know that those of us who live there are not making fun of you. If anything, we're focused on our own workouts and don't really notice anyone else. But nothing makes me happier than seeing a fat person hauling ass on a treadmill, machine, bike, or even just running down the road. When you're working and sweating and grunting and ugly, that's when you're at your most beautiful, and you get nothing but respect from all of us. Anyone who would dare to make fun of a person for improving her health has bigger problems than fitness. It's easy to get to the gym when you're already in the habit of going, so we understand how hard it can be the first few times. And we don't judge...or if we do, we judge you favorably.<br /><br />If you're concerned about the weight machines, try to get a session with a trainer. They can show you how to operate the machines and perfect your form so you don't get hurt. You should only need one or two sessions just to make sure you operate the machines safely; if you're not going for the Olympics or training for a dance crew, there's no reason to have a standing appointment with a trainer. But I'd hate to see you stop going to the gym because the machines intimidate you or you get hurt on one.<br /><br />Also, I love going to the gym with the olds. They're so chill. And some of those old guys and gals can totally kick my ass. The worst is going to the gym with college kids, who treat it like a happy hour minus the drinks.Go Run Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384429603734227254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-24645181406038558282013-05-09T10:06:05.330-05:002013-05-09T10:06:05.330-05:00YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YESYES YES YES YES YES YES YES YESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402549770293124368.post-58260996482445544942013-05-09T08:55:38.045-05:002013-05-09T08:55:38.045-05:00I used to ride the bike too back in the days when ...I used to ride the bike too back in the days when I exercised faithfully. I got so that I could ride for about 60 minutes....then I got caught up with life and work and never could get back to the previous goals. Good for you, though.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152768788895070566noreply@blogger.com