Comments on: If You Have a Weight Problem, Face It by Okori Wadsworth http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/ Bangin’ and Scorin’ Every Trip Down the Floor Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:49:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ball in Europe – European Basketball Blog » Blog Archive » Best of the (basketball) net: Week of July 18 http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28094 Ball in Europe – European Basketball Blog » Blog Archive » Best of the (basketball) net: Week of July 18 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:39:10 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28094 [...] the rants were totally unleashed this week – i mean, even for them. Check out “If you have a weight problem, face it” and “Why don’t journalists call out their own?” to warm up, before soberly contemplating [...] [...] the rants were totally unleashed this week – i mean, even for them. Check out “If you have a weight problem, face it” and “Why don’t journalists call out their own?” to warm up, before soberly contemplating [...]

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28032 Okori Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:09:08 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28032 As the brand new Health and Fitness correspondent for TSF let me say that the best way to do this is something most people won't tell you to do. Go around the corner to your local corner store and get a 32-oz bottle of Vitamin Water. Drink that first bottle and rinse it out with hot soapy water. fill it up with water and drink while going through the course of your day. That should help. As the brand new Health and Fitness correspondent for TSF let me say that the best way to do this is something most people won’t tell you to do. Go around the corner to your local corner store and get a 32-oz bottle of Vitamin Water. Drink that first bottle and rinse it out with hot soapy water. fill it up with water and drink while going through the course of your day. That should help.

]]> By: Miranda http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28031 Miranda Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:12 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28031 Drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day was the easiest way for me to maintain the weight I WANT to be at.....I've gotten WAY off that and it took me forever before to get too it. I swear, sodas are addictive, I dont care what anyone says. They're the worst thing since lard. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day was the easiest way for me to maintain the weight I WANT to be at…..I’ve gotten WAY off that and it took me forever before to get too it. I swear, sodas are addictive, I dont care what anyone says. They’re the worst thing since lard.

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28018 Okori Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:11:58 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28018 Patrick: all you need to do is keep on keeping on and add some strength training to your plan when you feel ready. It will help you burn calories and drop weight. I'll ask Mizz tonight if I can be TSF's health and fitness correspondent. Patrick: all you need to do is keep on keeping on and add some strength training to your plan when you feel ready. It will help you burn calories and drop weight.

I’ll ask Mizz tonight if I can be TSF’s health and fitness correspondent.

]]> By: sankofa http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28017 sankofa Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:38:11 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28017 One of the most interesting and inspirational things I've seen is the sight of elderly Caucasian men and women, not so elderly men and women and women only groups, creating walking clubs. (forget about running clubs, just walking is a task for a car obsessed society) If each of us get at least one or two associates/family members/or even strangers to form up a once/twice/three times per day walking group for 30-60 minutes, the return would be phenominal. Coupled this with the attempt at changing the way you eat, would soon make you the envy of your peers. I think this post will and shoould start the family on some serious introspection. Again ashe for this! One of the most interesting and inspirational things I’ve seen is the sight of elderly Caucasian men and women, not so elderly men and women and women only groups, creating walking clubs. (forget about running clubs, just walking is a task for a car obsessed society)

If each of us get at least one or two associates/family members/or even strangers to form up a once/twice/three times per day walking group for 30-60 minutes, the return would be phenominal.

Coupled this with the attempt at changing the way you eat, would soon make you the envy of your peers.

I think this post will and shoould start the family on some serious introspection. Again ashe for this!

]]> By: Patrick http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28014 Patrick Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:50:33 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28014 My weight has needed to get under control as well, when you had mentioned the possibility of kidney failure, I thought about my own personal experiences with kidney stones. At one time, my weight had approached 290 and a relative had a stroke, so it motivated me to lose weight. I have lost 20+ pounds, but my weight still fluctuate between 260 to 270. Now I am 6'4 in height, but I probably need to lose another 20 to 30 more pounds. I am trying to change my diet as well, because it has contributed to me developing kidney stones at least once a year. I currently have one that is approximately 6.8 mm. And the pain of the kidney stones has contributed to my high blood pressure. Oh yeah, I try to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and add in some cranberry juice as well... My weight has needed to get under control as well, when you had mentioned the possibility of kidney failure, I thought about my own personal experiences with kidney stones.

At one time, my weight had approached 290 and a relative had a stroke, so it motivated me to lose weight. I have lost 20+ pounds, but my weight still fluctuate between 260 to 270. Now I am 6’4 in height, but I probably need to lose another 20 to 30 more pounds.

I am trying to change my diet as well, because it has contributed to me developing kidney stones at least once a year. I currently have one that is approximately 6.8 mm. And the pain of the kidney stones has contributed to my high blood pressure.

Oh yeah, I try to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and add in some cranberry juice as well…

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28009 Okori Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:31:19 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28009 thanks Sankofa. it took a lot of work, and a lot of taunts from family members when I ate salad instead of collard greens. drank water instead of lemonade. but the main thing is..... we have to remind everyone that being physically fit is a good thing. It's summertime man. who wants to be staying in the house all day? thanks Sankofa. it took a lot of work, and a lot of taunts from family members when I ate salad instead of collard greens. drank water instead of lemonade.

but the main thing is….. we have to remind everyone that being physically fit is a good thing. It’s summertime man. who wants to be staying in the house all day?

]]> By: sankofa http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-28007 sankofa Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:09:49 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-28007 Good look out Okori As adults to be an example for our children, we have to be an example. So making physical fitness a part of your daily regime is important. Miranda Don't get down on your self. Dr. Laila O'Afrika said it best that "We are all emotional eaters". The memories of your family cooking is an example of that. Once you can control your emotion around eating certain things you are on the road. Okori again: 400 lbs? Big ups, that's a serious journey back man. Good look out Okori

As adults to be an example for our children, we have to be an example. So making physical fitness a part of your daily regime is important.

Miranda

Don’t get down on your self. Dr. Laila O’Afrika said it best that “We are all emotional eaters”.

The memories of your family cooking is an example of that. Once you can control your emotion around eating certain things you are on the road.

Okori again:

400 lbs? Big ups, that’s a serious journey back man.

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27994 Okori Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:26:42 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27994 oh and Miranda: e-mail me. I can get you some really good recipes. My family is from Chicago. We know how to throw down in the kitchen. oh and Miranda: e-mail me. I can get you some really good recipes. My family is from Chicago. We know how to throw down in the kitchen.

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27992 Okori Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:48:45 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27992 Miranda: motivation is wherever you find it. Miranda: motivation is wherever you find it.

]]> By: Miranda http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27990 Miranda Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:09:10 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27990 I gotta admit, I grew up in the south, small town Alabama, all occassions centered around food. I've tried the cooking vegetables healthy thing, baking instead of frying....my taste buds simply prefer the unhealthier versions. Heck, I just ate some baked fish...but it really doesn't compare to the deep fried catfish my daddy cooked over the 4th. I tried eating collard greens cooked with smoked turkey.....but cousin Sarah's version with the fatback really sets it off. I know I know....but no matter what my brain says, my taste buds say "screw that". Its a darn good thing I cant cook like them anyway so its not like I can eat like that everyday. But 15 years ago I figured it was be 300 pounds or exercise diligently. I'm 5'5 and 150 (well 155 since the 4th....4 days in Alabama is an automatic 5 pounds as soon as you cross the border). I run 5 miles on the treadmill about 4 or 5 times a week and need to get back to weight training, but I'm too lazy at the moment. I need some motivation. I gotta admit, I grew up in the south, small town Alabama, all occassions centered around food. I’ve tried the cooking vegetables healthy thing, baking instead of frying….my taste buds simply prefer the unhealthier versions. Heck, I just ate some baked fish…but it really doesn’t compare to the deep fried catfish my daddy cooked over the 4th. I tried eating collard greens cooked with smoked turkey…..but cousin Sarah’s version with the fatback really sets it off. I know I know….but no matter what my brain says, my taste buds say “screw that”. Its a darn good thing I cant cook like them anyway so its not like I can eat like that everyday. But 15 years ago I figured it was be 300 pounds or exercise diligently. I’m 5’5 and 150 (well 155 since the 4th….4 days in Alabama is an automatic 5 pounds as soon as you cross the border). I run 5 miles on the treadmill about 4 or 5 times a week and need to get back to weight training, but I’m too lazy at the moment. I need some motivation.

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27984 Okori Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:36:14 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27984 no prob. and I would normally say something about how I'm sorry about calling out Bruce Bruce but I'm not. Him, and his sloppy-ass cousin Whitlock, are a big reason for our troubles. no prob. and I would normally say something about how I’m sorry about calling out Bruce Bruce but I’m not. Him, and his sloppy-ass cousin Whitlock, are a big reason for our troubles.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27982 thebrotherreport Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:23:22 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27982 Great, thanks. Great, thanks.

]]> By: Okori http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27981 Okori Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:10:04 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27981 Ok Kool. Put me down on the Masthead and I'm straight. Oh and TBR: for it to really work do all your ab exercises with weight. in fact, if you add strength training to your regime, you'll discover you will make great gains in getting the 6-pack as well as everything else looking detailed. Ok Kool. Put me down on the Masthead and I’m straight.

Oh and TBR: for it to really work do all your ab exercises with weight. in fact, if you add strength training to your regime, you’ll discover you will make great gains in getting the 6-pack as well as everything else looking detailed.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2009/07/14/if-you-have-a-weight-problem-face-it-by-okori-wadsworth/comment-page-1/#comment-27980 thebrotherreport Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:08:00 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=6620#comment-27980 You're hired!!! You’re hired!!!

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