Comments on: Winter Gets In The Way http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/ My Weight Loss Blog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Skinny Guy http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-881 Skinny Guy Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:18:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-881 Before I lost, I used to dread the snow. Mostly because I can't stand the stuff, but also because of the shoveling. Not that I have to worry about it too much here in South Jersey. Thankfully I have two teenagers to send out and take care of it when we get enough to worry about. The weird thing is that as much as I still hate the stuff, I'm almost looking forward to the first real snowfall so that I can go out and shovel it without needing help. I think losing all this weight has really messed with my head! :) Before I lost, I used to dread the snow. Mostly because I can't stand the stuff, but also because of the shoveling. Not that I have to worry about it too much here in South Jersey. Thankfully I have two teenagers to send out and take care of it when we get enough to worry about.

The weird thing is that as much as I still hate the stuff, I'm almost looking forward to the first real snowfall so that I can go out and shovel it without needing help. I think losing all this weight has really messed with my head! :)

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-876 Fat Man Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:03:22 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-876 Here in Florida the weather is amazing. I was at the beach today and was in total shock. I am not from Florida so being able to be at the beach getting a tan in the middle of December is simple mind boggling to me. Shoveling is a workout, just make sure to use your legs. It would suck to throw your back out. I was washing the car today and broke a sweat, unexpectedly. Does that count as a workout? Here in Florida the weather is amazing. I was at the beach today and was in total shock. I am not from Florida so being able to be at the beach getting a tan in the middle of December is simple mind boggling to me.

Shoveling is a workout, just make sure to use your legs. It would suck to throw your back out. I was washing the car today and broke a sweat, unexpectedly. Does that count as a workout?

]]> By: john - from fat to fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-870 john - from fat to fit Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:41:29 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-870 Thanks all. The general consensus seems to be that I still got a workout. Well, I have to say I sure didn't feel like I did. But, next time I use the shovel I'll strap on the HRM and see how things look. Thanks all. The general consensus seems to be that I still got a workout. Well, I have to say I sure didn't feel like I did. But, next time I use the shovel I'll strap on the HRM and see how things look.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-867 Michelle Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:08:06 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-867 Shoveling is a great workout! I agree with everyone else, strap on that monitor next time you have to dig through that snow plowed snow, that's the hard stuff! I do have to say, though, I sure don't miss the white stuff sometimes! Although I can't wait to go snowboarding in a couple weeks! Shoveling is a great workout! I agree with everyone else, strap on that monitor next time you have to dig through that snow plowed snow, that's the hard stuff!

I do have to say, though, I sure don't miss the white stuff sometimes! Although I can't wait to go snowboarding in a couple weeks!

]]> By: Lady Shanny http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-857 Lady Shanny Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:28:55 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-857 If I were you, I'd strap on that heart monitor the next time you shovel snow. I think you'll be surprised at what a workout you get. It just doesn't seem like it because it's out of the ordinary (well, maybe not out of the ordinary where you live, but here it snows 1 day a year and is gone by lunchtime). Thanks for linking me! If I were you, I'd strap on that heart monitor the next time you shovel snow. I think you'll be surprised at what a workout you get. It just doesn't seem like it because it's out of the ordinary (well, maybe not out of the ordinary where you live, but here it snows 1 day a year and is gone by lunchtime).

Thanks for linking me!

]]> By: workout mommy http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-856 workout mommy Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:19:02 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-856 Shoveling snow is one great workout! Not only is it strength training but I bet your heart rate was elevated too. (next time wear your HRM for that too!) have fun skiing...and can I send our snow your way? I'm not a winter person, I would not survive in MN! :) Lisa Shoveling snow is one great workout! Not only is it strength training but I bet your heart rate was elevated too. (next time wear your HRM for that too!) have fun skiing…and can I send our snow your way? I'm not a winter person, I would not survive in MN!

:) Lisa

]]> By: Steve v4.6 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-853 Steve v4.6 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:04:30 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-853 Pat yourself on the back for choosing the shovel. Great job! Pat yourself on the back for choosing the shovel. Great job!

]]> By: Jen http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-851 Jen Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:32:39 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-851 You definitely got a workout this morning. Just because it isn't what you would traditional do for your workout doesn't mean it didn't get your heart pumping. I know on the coldest days after I finish shoveling snow I am sweating. You definitely got a workout this morning. Just because it isn't what you would traditional do for your workout doesn't mean it didn't get your heart pumping. I know on the coldest days after I finish shoveling snow I am sweating.

]]> By: Dona http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-850 Dona Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:27:11 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/06/winter-gets-in-the-way/#comment-850 I for one consider snow shoveling a strength exercise. I'd say you got a real good workout this morning so don't feel bad about not having time to exercise before work - believe me you exercised! I for one consider snow shoveling a strength exercise. I'd say you got a real good workout this morning so don't feel bad about not having time to exercise before work – believe me you exercised!

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