Penny4Thoughts
About Me
Hi, my name is Penny and I'm a foodaholic. OK, seriously, I love food. I hate the word "foodie" but I guess that's me. I'm trying to find a way to be able to love food and not be overweight anymore. I work in an inbound call center and help people out when they're going through rough times in their lives. It's important for people with my job to do things they really love when they go home. Unfortunately, doing what I love is making me fat. I need to work on that :)
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic boots with best treads for ice in the forum Gear Reviews 1 day, 22 hours ago
Look for ones that are designed like winter hiking boots. They’re meant for people who are being active outdoors. You’ll likely have a better shot at finding a good tread that way. Pay close attention to the temperature rating for the boot. It’s not just about keeping your foot warm. It’s like tires. It’s the rating for the performance.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Exercising in sunlight in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 week, 1 day ago
Do those light therapy boxes and masks really work for that or are they just a gimmick? My library has a reading station with a light therapy section for people who don’t get enough sunlight, but that thing is a big light, not just a little thing that sits on a desk or right on your face. Do they work?
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic 5-minute workout ideas in the forum Activity Forums 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Thanks! I really did start doing some of those things. I’ve kept them up even as I have more time. So now I do my regular workout, but I squeak in some burpees now and again (not 5 minutes of them for sure!!!) and I do a lot of stairs. I also park farther away so I will be forced to walk a bit more. I’m meeting my step goals almost every day!…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Best tips to prevent holiday weight gain in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 month ago
At this point…maybe having a good new year plan in mind LOL We’re 2 days away. Hopefully you can’t do too much damage in that time. I wish you a very happy Christmas though!
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic 5-minute workout ideas in the forum Activity Forums 1 month, 1 week ago
Okay, so for the next 2 weeks, everything is going to get very hectic for me. I want to fit in fitness where I can. Is there such thing as a 5 minute workout that actually does something? Something other than just running on the spot…because i’m not going to do that dozens of times over two weeks. Thank you in advance for your ideas!
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Best tips to prevent holiday weight gain in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 month, 3 weeks ago
If you really can’t resist eating a holiday treat, eat half as much as you intended to. At least it’ll only do half as much damage!
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Anxiety busting exercises in the forum Activity Forums 2 months ago
As an update to my last comment. There’s snow down on the ground where I live now. It’s not a lot but it reminded me that if you live where there is snow, you’ll get a big workout just by going for a walk very soon!
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic how to get more steps on super busy days in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 1 week ago
It’s doing something! You’re doing better than being completely sedentary. Now, it’s just a matter of trying to upgrade things a bit at a time. You’re already getting ten minutes now and again. try to do it an extra time, or make it 12 minutes instead of 10. That kind of thing!
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Anxiety busting exercises in the forum Activity Forums 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Running either at a sprint or distance running are both great for me. Even just on a treadmill. As long as I can record my stats and then try to match or beat that performance, I’m driven and focused so I don’t think about what is stressing me. Then, I keep going long enough for the endorphins to kick in. That way, even when I go back to regular…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic how to get more steps on super busy days in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Get up when you have even 30 seconds and run on the spot or around the room as fast as you can. Everyone has 30 seconds to spare every half hour or hour.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic What's the best dance workout? in the forum Activity Forums 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s not as scary as you think! It definitely feels weird and uncoordinated at first, but you get the hang of it. Everyone has been there and if you have a good instructor, they will understand that you’re new and will make sure you’re properly supported to keep up.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Do you have to sweat to burn fat? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I can’t imagine getting into a workout that had my heart rate up that much without starting to sweat after a few minutes. Is that possible if you’re healthy?
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic What's the best dance workout? in the forum Activity Forums 4 months ago
zumba is great as long as you’ve got the energy for it. Definitely worth trying out.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic summer heart rate in the forum Health Forums 4 months, 1 week ago
Thanks. I’ll keep tracking it. Maybe it always goes up and down and I just never really noticed like this before. I feel better that I’m not the only one at least.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic How to get more cardio without going faster? in the forum Cycling Forum 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I think hills are your best option, or off-roading. If you’re on a trail that is right for your experience level and it has hills, you should get a good workout without having to force yourself to go faster.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic summer heart rate in the forum Health Forums 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Okay. Thanks. That makes me feel better. Seems scary when heart stuff changes. This is all stuff that has likely always happened to me, I just didn’t know because I didn’t have a tracker.
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic summer heart rate in the forum Health Forums 5 months ago
My heart rate is going up and down with the heat outside, according to my fitbit. Is it the device or my actual heart reacting to the heat? Is that normal? Should I be worried? It’s changing by about 5 beats per minute when it’s my resting rate.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Do you sweat when you swim? in the forum Swimming Forum 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m pretty sure you do sweat when you swim. I remember a long time ago when I was having lessons, we were encouraged to hydrate for that reason. We were in an outdoor pool. Not sure if that played a role.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic heat rash on legs in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 3 weeks ago
You can always keep up doing the things you like and just use the right kind of cream to prevent that. Udder Balm is good for preventing that.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Are pool chemicals hypoallergenic? in the forum Swimming Forum 6 months ago
My sister always gets sunburn-like blotches when she swims in pools with a ton of chlorine. Shower off as soon as you get out of the pool if you can. It makes a difference. Don’t go at the hottest times of the sun, too.
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