[nabs-l] Weight issues

Tue Mar 22 20:47:23 UTC 2011

Also, dress sizes may differ depending on the company. For instance, I might 
be able to fit into a size 6 dress from one company and need a size 10 in 
another. I wanted to also comment  on  Bridgit's wonderful post regarding 
exercise andhealthy diet. Portion control is key, but you should also try to 
measure calories you put in your body and the calories you burn exercising. 
At first I thought this was going to be difficult, being totally blind, but 
there are pieces of technology you can use in order to be successful. I've 
used a talking pedometer in the past and now I use my ipod with the nike 
plus sensor. Once calibrated, the sensor is very accurate. Am using a 
treadmill and also another app to assist me with training to run a full 
marathon.
Hope and Beignet
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>I was generalizing. Women are often pear shaped and men the apple shape.
> As for dress size, I know what you mean, but my mom will not buy another 
> size. She wants size 14 and says I better lose weight because that is the 
> nicest looking dress.
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:24 PM
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>
> Don't get caught up on dress size either.  Some people lose in pounds,
> and others lose in inches.  Dress size does not necessarily denote great
> shape or health.
>
> A friend of mine and I wear the same size, but one of us has a longer,
> leaner appearance, and the other has a more muscular physique.
>
> And height accounts for a lot too.  My sister is only 5 feet tall, while
> I am 5'5" tall, so a certain size on me would be completely different on
> her.
>
> And it is not true that women are pear-shaped.  There are different body
> shapes for men and women.  Women and men tend to fit into one of these
> categories:
>
> A-shape which is smaller on top, but larger on the bottom.
> Y-shaped which is broad through the shoulders and chest, but slim below
> the chest.
> O-shaped which is round all over.
> X-shaped which is an even symmetry-- tend to be slender.
> H-shaped which is straight up-and-down-- tend to be lanky.
>
> Bridgit
>
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> Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:59:29 -0400
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> Mary,
> Yes I do have a slow metabolism I feel. I do get the minum amount of
> physical activity; but I need more.
> BTW, I was a brides maid for my brother's wedding and I had a size 16
> dress!
> IT was the largest we could order.
> Now I need to be in my other brother's wedding and do a reading.
>
> How is this DVD? Is it pretty verbal? Does she count out exercises and
> names?  Like saying "we will do ten squats" now.
> How long did you do the workout and how many times a week?
> Does it have common exercises too such as jumping jacks?
>
> I like the idea of a DVD workout because its structured and motivating
> like
> having a trainer with you; but most I've heard of are too visual.
> Glad this one worked.
> That's wonderful you dropped sizes.
> My mother is groaning that a size 14 dress may look too tight and yep it
>
> feels tight somewhat.
> But she seems to forget last wedding in 2008 I wore a 16 so she should
> be
> happy that a size 14 even sort of fits.
> I'm impressed there's an accessible DVD out there.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Mary Fernandez
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 11:43 PM
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>
> Dear Ashley,
> Don't despair! So weight is an issue not just for the blind, but for
> all of America. I think that you have done some good things already by
> modifying your diet. Last year, I was a bridesmaid, and I also just
> wanted to look and feel better, I was  sie 10 and went down to a size
> six with a wonderfu program called slim in six. It is a dvd, but it is
> really really simple, and you will actually learn the routine pretty
> well. Most of the stuff she does is squats, and launges, things we all
> know how to do. Go to www.beachbody.com and try it. It is fairly
> affordable I think, and it is definiely worth the investment. I would
> say to do the whole hting with a sighted friend, or perhaps your mom
> the first time so that you get a good idea of what she's doing. Then,
> you can do it on your own. I promise it works, it's easy, and it's
> absolutely worth it. If you have specific quetions about it, please
> let me know and I'll be more than happy to help. I'm glad that you are
> taking the initiative to be healthier. So many of us are not blessed
> with an amazing metabolism and have to struggle with looking gorgeous
> and feeling great. So good luck
> sincerely,
> Mary F
>
>
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