Comments on: Guest Post: The Blessing in Disguise Injury http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html Sharing My Life One Bite at a Time Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:37:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cheryl http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-294360 Cheryl Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:05:39 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-294360 I love this post! I wish I'd read it sooner. I feel like I've come to a lot of the same realizations but you summed it all up. I'm bookmarking this. I love this post! I wish I’d read it sooner. I feel like I’ve come to a lot of the same realizations but you summed it all up. I’m bookmarking this.

]]> By: jaime Smith http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-254804 jaime Smith Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:30:45 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-254804 Thank you for your post! I realized after a year in of doing a variety of gym classes that I really like spinning. And just lift weights really isn't fun for me. I also picked up pole dacning class which is actually SUCH a good workout and totally fun at the same time! I think I'm in love! :-D Thank you for your post! I realized after a year in of doing a variety of gym classes that I really like spinning. And just lift weights really isn’t fun for me. I also picked up pole dacning class which is actually SUCH a good workout and totally fun at the same time! I think I’m in love! :-D

]]> By: The Gym vs Core Fusion | Dori's Shiny Blog http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-95305 The Gym vs Core Fusion | Dori's Shiny Blog Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:07:55 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-95305 [...] also did a lot of cardio. I mean, a LOT. At the height of this craze, I remember going to spin class 4 or 5 days a week. I thought I needed to burn a lot of calories so I “wouldn’t get fat.” I would wear my heart [...] [...] also did a lot of cardio. I mean, a LOT. At the height of this craze, I remember going to spin class 4 or 5 days a week. I thought I needed to burn a lot of calories so I “wouldn’t get fat.” I would wear my heart [...]

]]> By: Learning the Funny | http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49335 Learning the Funny | Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:24:14 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49335 [...] September 18, 2009 at 3:24 pm Wow. I have to say, I was nervous about my guest post at Carrots ‘N’ Cake, but I am so happy with how well received it was. The topic seemed to resonate with a lot of people [...] [...] September 18, 2009 at 3:24 pm Wow. I have to say, I was nervous about my guest post at Carrots ‘N’ Cake, but I am so happy with how well received it was. The topic seemed to resonate with a lot of people [...]

]]> By: Sassy Molassy http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49332 Sassy Molassy Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:31:43 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49332 Loved this post. It's so true that sometimes we get sucked into believing we must do X workout for XX minutes in order to burn XXX calories and remain at XXX desired weight. When in reality, we can make lifestyle changes that help us for the better both mentally and physically. Who knows, maybe you were getting more rest/sleep and relaxation that your body didn't need to hang on to those few extra pounds. Crazy stuff. Loved this post. It’s so true that sometimes we get sucked into believing we must do X workout for XX minutes in order to burn XXX calories and remain at XXX desired weight. When in reality, we can make lifestyle changes that help us for the better both mentally and physically. Who knows, maybe you were getting more rest/sleep and relaxation that your body didn’t need to hang on to those few extra pounds. Crazy stuff.

]]> By: Beth @ DiningAndDishing http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49330 Beth @ DiningAndDishing Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:27:30 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49330 I have found just the same thing! When I was killing myself to work out as hard as I could as much as I could I felt like crap and wasn't loosing any weight! Since I have taken a more balanced approach I feel better and have even lost weight. Great guest post!! I have found just the same thing! When I was killing myself to work out as hard as I could as much as I could I felt like crap and wasn’t loosing any weight! Since I have taken a more balanced approach I feel better and have even lost weight. Great guest post!!

]]> By: Melissa http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49328 Melissa Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:18:26 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49328 Thank you so much for this post!!! It really brings things in perspective! Thank you so much for this post!!! It really brings things in perspective!

]]> By: JessicaR http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49323 JessicaR Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:30:38 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49323 Thank you so much for posting this! I am "former spinning addict" as well. I used to do 5 to 7 classes a week, including at least one set of back-to-back classes a week (sometimes two). Just like you, it became physically and emotionally exhausting. My knees held up okay, but I never took time to stretch so I ended up in physical therapy to fix overall body alignment issues (such as extremely tight hip flexors). I agree that it's so nice not to be running to spinning classes all of the time. I actually bought a spin bike so I can enjoy it at home (my new gym doesn't offer spin) without feeling like I have to push myself to the max in a 60-minute class every time. My main focus now is on weight training, but it's nice to still be able to hop on a spin bike every once in awhile :) BTW I love your blog! Thank you so much for posting this! I am “former spinning addict” as well. I used to do 5 to 7 classes a week, including at least one set of back-to-back classes a week (sometimes two). Just like you, it became physically and emotionally exhausting. My knees held up okay, but I never took time to stretch so I ended up in physical therapy to fix overall body alignment issues (such as extremely tight hip flexors).

I agree that it’s so nice not to be running to spinning classes all of the time. I actually bought a spin bike so I can enjoy it at home (my new gym doesn’t offer spin) without feeling like I have to push myself to the max in a 60-minute class every time. My main focus now is on weight training, but it’s nice to still be able to hop on a spin bike every once in awhile :)
BTW I love your blog!

]]> By: JessicaR http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49318 JessicaR Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:42:16 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49318 Thank you so much for posting this! I am "former spinning addict" as well. I used to do 5 to 7 classes a week, including at least one set of back-to-back classes a week (sometimes two). Just like you, it became physically and emotionally exhausting. My knees held up okay, but I never took time to stretch so I ended up in physical therapy to fix overall body alignment issues (such as extremely tight hip flexors). I agree that it's so nice not to be running to spinning classes all of the time. I actually bought a spin bike so I can enjoy it at home (my new gym doesn't offer spin) without feeling like I have to push myself to the max in a 60-minute class every time. My main focus now is on weight training, but it's nice to still be able to hop on a spin bike every once in awhile :) Thank you so much for posting this! I am “former spinning addict” as well. I used to do 5 to 7 classes a week, including at least one set of back-to-back classes a week (sometimes two). Just like you, it became physically and emotionally exhausting. My knees held up okay, but I never took time to stretch so I ended up in physical therapy to fix overall body alignment issues (such as extremely tight hip flexors).

I agree that it’s so nice not to be running to spinning classes all of the time. I actually bought a spin bike so I can enjoy it at home (my new gym doesn’t offer spin) without feeling like I have to push myself to the max in a 60-minute class every time. My main focus now is on weight training, but it’s nice to still be able to hop on a spin bike every once in awhile :)

]]> By: Julie @savvyeats http://carrotsncake.com/2009/09/guest-post-the-blessing-in-disguise-injury.html/comment-page-1#comment-49315 Julie @savvyeats Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:21:58 +0000 http://carrotsncake.com/?p=22127#comment-49315 This post is excellent, and I think everyone who has ever tried to lose weight or get healthy can identify with at least a part of your story, if not most of it. Thanks for the post, Dori, and I'll be adding your blog to my reader! This post is excellent, and I think everyone who has ever tried to lose weight or get healthy can identify with at least a part of your story, if not most of it. Thanks for the post, Dori, and I’ll be adding your blog to my reader!

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