Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: alberta
Forum: General chatter 06-06-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By alberta
As a single mother I have some sympathy for the...

As a single mother I have some sympathy for the custodial parent. Why would a loving father move to another province? Long distance parenting is very wounding and confusing for children. The...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 06-06-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By alberta
Eating brie

I work in a brie farm, every day I am forced to test a lot of brie, im worried its contributing to my weight gain. Please advise on a way to keep my job. I hate brie so much:(:(
Forum: Success Stories! 01-09-2006, 03:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By alberta
No, you did great. Don't reward yourself with...

No, you did great. Don't reward yourself with some pointless bit of cheesecake, reward yourself with better health, a more beautiful body and the knowledge that you are stronger than you imagined.
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-05-2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,755
Posted By alberta
Aside from making sure you are being completely...

Aside from making sure you are being completely honest and scrupulous about your calorie intake, I would suggest you take a look on the maintainers forum for an article written by Meg about the...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 10-03-2005, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By alberta
DB chest press help

Hi, I was looking for a little advice. I feel I would be able to increase my db chest press but I am struggling to lift the dumbells into position. Currently I am able to use 17.5 kg dbs but can't...
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-05-2005, 03:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,728
Posted By alberta
I am sure a lot of it is mind games. Perhaps...

I am sure a lot of it is mind games. Perhaps people who lose weight slowly keep it off because they have made a long term commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Physically there may be no difference at...
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-04-2005, 03:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,728
Posted By alberta
Victims of famine are probably the ones who know...

Victims of famine are probably the ones who know the true meaning of starvation mode but don't normally have any fat to hang on to and certainly never have the luxury of worrying about dieting.
I...
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-03-2005, 04:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,728
Posted By alberta
Please don't misunderstand me I am not advocating...

Please don't misunderstand me I am not advocating starvation dieting. I am a firm believer in nutrition, cardio and weight training. I am just interested in metabolism and we dieters tend to be...
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-02-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,728
Posted By alberta
Starvation Mode

I was wondering what seasoned maintainers think about the question of starvation mode and its impact on weight loss. I find it a confusing concept. Non-dieting people who are forced, for whatever...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 05-18-2005, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,564
Posted By alberta
Vibrogym

The gym I use has just purchased a Vibrogym. The staff are very enthusiastic, I am sceptical. Does anyone have any information regarding the use of vibration while working out.
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 05-17-2005, 06:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,730
Posted By alberta
Mrs Jim warned about cereal being a deceptively...

Mrs Jim warned about cereal being a deceptively high calorie snack, I would offer the same advice about peanut butter. Two tablespoons of peanut butter and one medium apple deliver over 270 calories...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 03-29-2005, 03:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By alberta
Subi, I thought I would answer your post because...

Subi, I thought I would answer your post because it was disappearing down the forum and I felt it was an interesting point. I have had some recent interactions with male trainers and without...
Forum: Living Maintenance 01-09-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 79,563
Posted By alberta
I have to echo the thanks Meg, your posts are...

I have to echo the thanks Meg, your posts are always so informative. I agree it is heartening in a strange way to have our own maintenance experiences confirmed.
Weight loss is so full of myths,...
Forum: Living Maintenance 11-23-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By alberta
"Varied menu"....What's that?

"Varied menu"....What's that?
Forum: Living Maintenance 11-08-2004, 03:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,702
Posted By alberta
Yes everyone is different but I think it has been...

Yes everyone is different but I think it has been established on several threads that successful maintenance involves "chronic restrained eating" and 1-1.5 hours of exercise daily. Having lost a...
Forum: Living Maintenance 11-06-2004, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,702
Posted By alberta
As always Meg is spot on. I still struggle and...

As always Meg is spot on. I still struggle and am not completely at peace with maintenance so my advice is slighly different. When something throws me off schedule and I don't plan and stick to my...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-02-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By alberta
Thanks both of you. They were recommended by a...

Thanks both of you. They were recommended by a male bodybuilder. I didn't think they felt great but thought it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion. Thanks.
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-01-2004, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By alberta
Half Squats

I was wondering if any of you have an opinion regarding the benefits of half squats. Are they a waste of time? Having tried them today I felt they only worked the quads but left all they other...
Forum: Living Maintenance 10-09-2004, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By alberta
This thread is so timely for me. I had just put...

This thread is so timely for me. I had just put down the phone to my sister having tried to explain to her my problems/concerns over food obsessions. How in order to make sure I don't eat too much...
Forum: Living Maintenance 10-06-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,384
Posted By alberta
For the last two years I have maintained a 6...

For the last two years I have maintained a 6 stone (84 lb) weight loss while struggling to lose another 10 or so pounds. While people were generally supportive during the weight loss process, they...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 09-28-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,989
Posted By alberta
Thanks again for all the information. It was...

Thanks again for all the information.
It was actually really heartening to realize that its not just me who finds maintenance the same as losing. I had always imagined that people who worked out,...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 09-24-2004, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,989
Posted By alberta
Thanks again for all the responses. Meg, you...

Thanks again for all the responses.
Meg, you may be the same weight as me but you look thinner in your picture. I am not deluding myself that I am huge or anything. I have worked so hard on my...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 09-23-2004, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By alberta
Sheila53, if your having trouble making the...

Sheila53, if your having trouble making the transition between 5 and 8 lb dumbells you could try doing an extra set with the fives and looking at some other shoulder strengthening lifts (press, front...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 09-23-2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,989
Posted By alberta
Thanks for the reply Samantha. I track my food...

Thanks for the reply Samantha. I track my food intake obsessively on Fitday already and I am aware of the recommended intakes etc. I just don't seem to be able to find that happy medium between...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 09-22-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,989
Posted By alberta
How many calories?

Hi, I've been lifting for about a year now. I started with BFL but have moved on. I also do cardio 4 days per week. I am 5'6 and weigh 138. I am looking to lose a bit more body fat but am finding...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 28
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:42 AM.

Terms of Use • Privacy • Advertise • Contact Us • 3FC Home • Mod • Archive • Privacy Statement • • Top • - Manage Preferences - Your Privacy Choices

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.