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by Orvette
Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:20 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

I had a couple of "special" S days early this week, but I still did my shugging - just didn't want to let any momentum start to slip.

I continue to feel stronger. Ya really think I can build up some decent conditioning with just SG? I know that eventually I want to find a way to get some walking in ...
by Orvette
Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:11 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Track walking?
Replies: 21
Views: 49387

Hi,

I live only 5 minute's drive from a wonderful, wooded walking trail that runs for miles & miles. One summer some friends & I met after work and walked 5 miles at least twice a week. However, when the daylight started ending before we got off work, that was no longer safe for us. Plus, the trail ...
by Orvette
Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: rough start to week #3
Replies: 4
Views: 14089

Natasha,

When I was in my early 20's I twisted one of my knees out of place -- off to the outside. It was stuck out of place for a couple of minutes and hurt like a son-of-a-gun. I just kept my leg straight and in time it popped back over into place.

My doctor (in retrospect very wise) put me in ...
by Orvette
Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:24 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A recent "during" pic
Replies: 17
Views: 32620

Vanillagorilla,

Your "babbling" is always insightful and helpful! I think I do tend to overanalyze things, and then I get so tied up in knots that I don't get anything accomplished! Thanks for lending your own approach and experience with No-S. I'll just try it and let the results speak for ...
by Orvette
Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:53 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

Well, I completed my first full week today with Shovelglove! Wasn't tempted not to do it on a single day. And I just really hate mornings, so this is amazing to me!

I really expected to have some soreness and I just haven't had any! Granted, I'm being especially slow and careful due to the 12-pound ...
by Orvette
Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A recent "during" pic
Replies: 17
Views: 32620

Vanillagorilla,

You look mahvellous, dahling! Old man, eh? Not from where I sit!...

I'm so glad you started this thread -- not only to see how great you're looking, but because I'm just considering No-S and am a steadfast believer in a controlled-carb eating plan. There is Type II Diabetes in my ...
by Orvette
Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:12 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: questions from a new shugger!
Replies: 13
Views: 32239

Hi Jason,

Wow, I've been wondering if I had the same problem! I have a friend who just had surgery to loosen the T-band by cutting just a few strands. I don't think they even tried the roller first! The surgery worked, but she had to wear an ice cuff for several days, crutches for a couple of days ...
by Orvette
Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

So far, so good!

I know I'm onto something real here! This morning, after only like 4 1/2 hours of sleep, I was snoozing my alarm and then I had the thought: "I need to have time for shugging!" That got me bolt upright out of bed to get my coffee started so I could go shug while it brewed. Not typical behavior for ...
by Orvette
Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: benefits already!
Replies: 5
Views: 15336

Deb,

You've actually got me looking forward to the first snow! Hopefully, I will have been shugging for a while by then and will really be able to test my strength. Don't mess with snow chicks! :wink:
by Orvette
Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

Thanks JWL,

I felt some muscle soreness yesterday, but not much really, and today I feel good as new! My best friend thinks the whole thing is very funny. She calls it my Sledge-O-Matic. However, she like you feels I should just stick with the heavier one until I'm stronger. So, I'm going to give ...
by Orvette
Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

That's a great idea Reinhard!

I think I'll keep my 12-pounder -- sort of like keeping that pair of "skinny jeans" that you want to get into. My next level of fitness just waiting for me!
by Orvette
Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: benefits already!
Replies: 5
Views: 15336

Natasha, you just show 'em what you got, honey! How cool. With stronger muscles, you'll also be taking a load off of your joints! This holiday season may be the easiest one you've been through in years!

Deb, I've actually always enjoyed shoveling snow! I would get a great cardio benefit, plus all ...
by Orvette
Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

Wow, this morning was tough!

I decided to go ahead & try shugging again this morning because I really didn't feel very sore from yesterday.

But once I picked up my 12# sledge, my arms remembered immediately that we had all worked out together yesterday... I got through like 2 sets of 7 each of 5 different exercises & I was ...
by Orvette
Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

You guys and SG are just awesome!

Thanks Deb!

I am just blown away by this group of shuggers! There is so much knowledge, accomplishment, and experience here! I learn so much from reading the posts and watching the videos.

Reinhard created a really great place for people to meet, and that's reflected in the calibre of people who ...
by Orvette
Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

Got my sledge yesterday, wow!

That's 24-hour shipping for free using Amazon -- a record even for them!

The 12 pounds is HEAVY I'm here to say! I only did like 11 minutes of my iTunes playlist before my arms were feeling very fatigued. I'm also probably going to skip a day because I just know I'm going to be very sore. My upper ...
by Orvette
Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:10 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Just Ordered My Sledge!
Replies: 19
Views: 39046

Just Ordered My Sledge!

I came here from a link on Krista's Site , and when I saw that the narrator used a 12# sledge, I thought it was Krista, so I got the same weight!

As I read on this boards, I now realize I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I'm a 40+ year old female who has never been athletic and I have not ...