Author Topic: Perpetual Healthy Eating and Fitness Rant & Rave thread (Read 2203005 times)

Run Amok · « **Reply #1780 on:** April 10, 2012, 11:24:25 AM »

I have a pedometer. Now I wanna know how many steps I've taken. Maybe I'll try it out.

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #1781 on:** April 10, 2012, 11:42:56 AM »

My i-pod has a pedometer but it definately does not do well with running. I ran 5 miles one night and it said I had taken 817 steps.

merigayle · « **Reply #1782 on:** April 10, 2012, 11:48:30 AM »

I got a set at Ikea, 2 chairs, table and a bench for $99!!!!! DH was like, it is going to be a piece of crap, but i was like, for $99, if we use it for fire wood at the end of the season, we got our moneys worth

It is on their website under seasonal i believe, or outdoors.

Mini- be careful!!!!

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #1783 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:29:45 PM »

Quote from: merigayle on April 10, 2012, 11:48:30 AM

I got a set at Ikea, 2 chairs, table and a bench for $99!!!!! DH was like, it is going to be a piece of crap, but i was like, for $99, if we use it for fire wood at the end of the season, we got our moneys worth It is on their website under seasonal i believe, or outdoors.

Mini- be careful!!!!

That is a great price! I wish we could buy stuff like that but we always have to check weight limits on chairs. My man has a habit of breaking them...who knew most chairs had a 200 pound weight limit.

merigayle · « **Reply #1784 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:44:47 PM »

Ikea is not hefty bottom friendly!

Run Amok · « **Reply #1785 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:05:59 PM »

On the topic of durability- I have several pieces of furniture I bought at ikea when dd was born that are still going strong/look great. I also have a dining room table I bought there close to 10 years ago. It's solid wood and stained a dark color. We have chairs that match. The table looks good still but the chairs are starting to look a little worn (mostly dings which show the raw wood underneath). We always figured we'd get "real furniture" some day when the ikea stuff broke down- but so far so good.

As far as food goes. Today is day 2 of being back on plan. Sort of. Lunch out (pho) with a friend today. Dinner out with friends wednesday. Might have dinner out for a rescue event later this week. (sigh) Had breakfast this morning and now am quite full but am about to eat my 2 eggs as a morning snack anyway. If I can go into lunch feeling somewhat full I'm more likely to follow my plan (veggies, tofu, broth, only and maybe just a few noodles).

merigayle · « **Reply #1786 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:36:12 PM »

i think if you buy the higher end stuff at Ikea it is more durable. When i opened my own practice i bought this lovely bench at ikea that was a SOB to put together. My friend and i wrestled terribly with it. anywho, at my open house, one of my dear patients came, she probably weighs around 350-450 lbs and sat on it and i held my breath

it is still going strong all these years later and many big tushies later. this set would probably be big bottom friendly, but i am not a good judge of that stuff.

Run Amok · « **Reply #1787 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:45:11 PM »

I can't comment on their big-bottom suitability (although I'm sure our chairs have been sat upon by people over 200lbs) but in general, I've been pretty pleased with IKEA's durability.

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #1788 on:** April 10, 2012, 01:53:42 PM »

Quote from: Run Amok on April 10, 2012, 01:45:11 PM

I can't comment on their big-bottom suitability (although I'm sure our chairs have been sat upon by people over 200lbs) but in general, I've been pretty pleased with IKEA's durability.

Most chairs have but I assure you that you don't realize they have a weight limit until it breaks. We have had (in the last year) 1 broken camping chair (mine

), 2 broken office chairs, and a broken antique dining chair (someone thought he could stand on that one

). None of these were ikea, by the way, but I now check weight limits on them and almost none of them go above 200-250. As an aside, neither do most ladders, except of course the really expensive ones.

debbatx · « **Reply #1789 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:18:24 PM »

Holy shit, the scale was awful this morning. AWFUL. There's no possible way I ate that much. NO way. Not in 2 days (Sat and Sun).

I'm doing okay today. Gym tonight. Run tomorrow. Still incredibly stuffed up from the allergies, but I no longer feel like I got run over, so that's an improvement.

Mini, be careful!! I was on crutches for a few days in college when I sprained my ankle. I've never had better-looking biceps.

Meri, I'll have to look at IKEA - I like a lot of their stuff. We didn't get Reid's crib there, but the shelving, dresser, and changing table in his room are IKEA, as are quite a few other things in our house. I'm always looking for ways to improve the backyard!

onawhim · « **Reply #1790 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:18:35 PM »

I had a set of ikea chairs and a table and I moved them out to NS and then to BC and every move I took them apart and then put them back together. The last move I put them together but did not use them right away. Then I invited people over for thanksgiving and when we sat down to dinner the table with the turkey on it and the chairs collapsed

I find ikea stuff to be generally pretty sturdy though. I love ikea!

debbatx · « **Reply #1791 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:25:04 PM »

Our IKEA coffee table looks pretty "college dorm" but, at the same time, it's kind of nice because I don't care if Reid accidentally draws on it or climbs on it or we spill food or drinks. I'll clean them up, of course, but if something stained I wouldn't be heartbroken.

debbatx · « **Reply #1792 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:28:17 PM »

Oh, and Lanarkshire, I'm not sure how that recipe would work with greek yogurt rather than the mayo, but I'll be curious to hear!

Jamers86 · « **Reply #1793 on:** April 10, 2012, 02:59:59 PM »

So after eating too much at Easter, I am battling another epic round of mysterious abdominal pain. I think it's from pasta.

A bag of Easter Reese's are taunting me in the breakroom right now...

Bolloxd · « **Reply #1794 on:** April 10, 2012, 03:21:48 PM »

Our Ikea is over an hour away, so I just flip through the catalog a lot.

Our end tables are from there and have been battered constantly by the kids...they have held up but look rough now. I never paid attention to the weight limit issue, but that would totally explain the running joke with my Dad always breaking plastic lawn chairs! They always get the cheapest possible chairs and they always break.

We took the kids to practice run a 5K course with them in the stroller. Oh, how crazy we are. Within 10 minutes Rachel wanted out (and therefore David). So we pushed a stroller, carried one kid, and the other 'ran' along with us back toward the car. We covered about 2 miles, but just proved that they couldn't manage to stay still for the length of a 5K. Not yet anyway.

So now I'm planning on a 5K this Saturday by myself. I did a test on the treadmill to get an idea of time.. 30:55. Not great, but I'll happily take it. And that was me really pushing. I will have to be very diligent with my eating the next few days to stay fueled up.

merigayle · « **Reply #1795 on:** April 10, 2012, 03:36:30 PM »

Bolloxd-- i had to DNF a 5K once because DD was flipping out. I also bought a fancy seat that goes on the bike in front of you, kangaroo seat it is called, the first time on the trail (we practiced at home on our street) she flipped out about 2 miles into a 6 mile bike ride. I had to push the bike while she walked and finally when we went about 1/2 mile in 45 minutes, i picked her up, strapped her in screaming and crying and pedalled as fast as i could

never again did i try.

this is what we got:

MiniDriver · « **Reply #1796 on:** April 10, 2012, 04:37:06 PM »

Quote from: Jamers on April 10, 2012, 02:59:59 PM

So after eating too much at Easter, I am battling another epic round of mysterious abdominal pain. I think it's from pasta.

A bag of Easter Reese's are taunting me in the breakroom right now...

You will fucking hate yourself if that wedding dress doesn't fit, I'm just saying. No Reeses are worth that.

merigayle · « **Reply #1797 on:** April 10, 2012, 08:12:13 PM »

came home from work late to a HUGE bowl of pasta DH made for everyone. I ate it. And a big helping of broccoli to fill up on.

Jules62 · « **Reply #1798 on:** April 10, 2012, 08:22:49 PM »

Quote from: debbatx on April 09, 2012, 09:27:56 PM

You cook the orzo, then rinse it and drain. While it's cooking, rinse/drain a can of black beans, a cup (or more) of thawed frozen corn, and chop up some green onions and some cherry tomatoes. Mix all that together and add the cooked orzo. Mix up 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons light sour cream, 2 tablespoons canola mayo, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper. Pour that over the orzo mixture and stir. Top it with avocado.

And actually, don't quote me on those measurements - here's the actual recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/orzo-salad-with-spicy-dressing-50400000112006/

Ah, I forgot the garlic. That's why I said not to quote me.

I made this tonight and it was totally awesome! Can I join this party? I need to lose some of my fatness and you all are very fun to read. I am really hoping in can pick up some of your good habits!

merigayle · « **Reply #1799 on:** April 10, 2012, 08:28:33 PM »

Quote from: Jules62 on April 10, 2012, 08:22:49 PM

I made this tonight and it was totally awesome! Can I join this party? I need to lose some of my fatness and you all are very fun to read. I am really hoping in can pick up some of your good habits!

welcome!

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