This is how I currently use my Baby-Sitters Club stationary. Heather, enjoy!
For those of you who didn’t know, I was an official member of the Baby-Sitters Club. My mother had to pay for me to enjoy this privelege.
Spin
Today in spin we did something I had never done before — TURNS. For example, a turn to the left entails putting your left hand on the bottom of the left side of the wheel (is that the right word for a spin bike?), place your right hand on the very top of the left side of the wheeel and twist your body to the left, looking over your left shoulder. A turn to the right is the same thing on the right side.
We did a few of these during class, and then at the end the instructor explained that people had come up to her and said that they wanted spin to be a better workout. They wanted to work more parts of their bodies. In some spin classes (like the one IÂ took at SoulCycle but none at my gym), the instructor will have the class bend forwards and backwards while standing for more of a workout. My instructor today said doing that is very bad for the neck and the back. She said the turns are a great way to engage your core and work more of your body.
I enjoyed them as a nice change, although I was a little off at spin today. I don’t know if something was wrong with my HRM or with me, but my heart rate was MUCH lower than it normally is in spin. It was in the 140s a lot — even when I felt like I was working a great deal harder than that. I’m never that low during class, and it just kept dropping. Even when we did a bunch of jumps (usually my failproof way of increasing my HR) it stayed low. I felt like I was working hard, but I was distracted by the low numbers. I wonder if it is related to a new medicine I am on, or if my HRM isn’t working properly, or it it was just a fluke. At the end of the workout, it said my max HR was 190, which is a normal max for me. I did burn about 100 calories less than the HRM usually says I burn. (I know that HRM cannot accurately tell calories, since that is based on more than just heart rate, but I like that stat for comparing one workout to the next).
I’ll see what happens next time I use it and hopefully get the answer that way.
Have any of you ever done turns in your spin class?
Biggie, Biggie, Biggie, Can’t You See… Session #1
So last night I had my first hypnotherapy session. It is a program designed for IBS, which I do NOT have, but could be beneficial since it falls under the umbrella of improving gastrointestinal health.
I was nervous. After waiting in the waiting room, I was called in to the office. The psychologist has an office at the hospital where my doctor is and another one where I went last night, which is in a much more convenient location for me. The office was a big room. It had big comfy leather couches. I kind of stood there at first not knowing what to do, and the doctor told me to sit down. So I sat and we talked a little about how I have been doing. She explained again that the hypnotic state is not like on TV. If a fire engine is outside, I will hear it. If she tells me to go into the corner and stand on my head, I won’t do it if I don’t want to.
And then we began.
I’m not going to get into specifics of what was said for privacy reasons, but I will give a general overview.
I sat on the couch and the doctor told me to find a spot on the ceiling and focus on it. The ceiling was that material that isn’t smooth, it’s a lot of little nooks and crannies like an English Muffin, so I was able to focus on a little spot. My neck hurt from craning.
The doctor began speaking and it sounded like she was reading a script. I think she was. She was talking in a funny, sing-songy voice that was meant to be soothing. It was.
There was a lot of repitition. She would say the same things over and over, but not necessarily in a row. She would come back to the same sentence, in the same tone of voice, at alternating times. It was like she was reminding me of something. She was.
I had to close my eyes. I felt uncomfortable knowing that she was watching me. Also, I don’t know if i did what she said because I was trying to be good and do what she wanted, or it really just happened on its own.
After going through some more general ideas and themes, she got into the GI part. Again, not going to give detail. And then she “woke me up” so to speak.
I have to say, I felt extremely self conscious there, which I think defeats the purpose! I tend to be awkward, so I felt like I was sitting awkwardly, holding my hands in my lap awkwardly. After craning my neck to look at the spot, and after my eyes closed, I didn’t exactly move my neck. It was still tilted back against the couch. And I kept having to swallow, which I was extremely aware of every time. I wasn’t sure if I should move it because then I might start struggling to find a position that is okay, so I left it. She noticed and said, in the voice, that I could move to be in a more comfortable position. But I didn’t because I was worried (don’t think you’re supposed to be worrying about things like this during hypnosis!) that I would not like my new position, and would have to keep trying to find one that was okay. So I stayed how I was.
Not the smartest idea, I know. Next time I will think of the most comfortable way to sit beforehand. There were some throw pillows on the couch but I don’t want to fuss over finding the best way — I need to just choose one that is all right and be done with it!
I am not sure how I feel about doing this 7 times. I will go to the next one on April 20Â and see how it goes. It is expensive, but I can submit the receipts to my insurance for a bit of a reimbursement. I think actually laying out the money now is freaking me out — at least it did last night.
So that was my first hypnosis experience! I am glad I did it; I think I would have been too curious, knowing about the program, not to. And I wouldn’t have done it with just anyone — this doctor works at my gastroenterologist’s office, so it just made sense. Please contact me if you have any questions.
And here is very easy to read information on how hypnosis works!
Books and Eksusize DVDs
I am really into Rethinking Thin. It is fascinating! I read about studies where thin people had to eat a lot and get fat, where fat people had to live in a hospital on 600 cal a day and get thin — and what happened to both groups after. I read about a group of already thin men who were basically forced to starve, and what happened to them psychologically as a result. I read about weight studies comparing the weight of twins who were separated at birth and a study comparing adoptive children’s weight in relation to their biological parents and adoptive parents weight. I am a little more than halfway through and I will describe in greater detail once I am done.  More TK!
Another nonfiction book I want to read is Brain Lock. This was recommended to me by a few people, including the psychologist I saw last night. It is supposed to be extremely helpful for anyone with OCD tendencies who want to change their way of thinking. I plan to read it as my book after my book after Rethinking Thin! (Yes, I have lots of books lined up!)
And DVDs lined up as well! After loving my Transfigure experience (and eagerly awaiting my next class!) I ordered Exhale Core Fusion Body Sculpt and Pilates! I really liked the way Transfigure worked my muscles and I am excited to continue working this way. I will use the DVDs every now and again when I have some time.
And, really — who wouldn’t want this tush?
Housewives News
What are your thoughts on Countess de Lesseps recent split from the Count? I think it showed poor class on his part to end if over email.
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Sarah
March 31, 2009 at 1:42 pm (15 years ago)I had that stationary as well! I think I used mine in the first week doing official “Babysitter Club” Business! I still have all the original books..lol.
Mariposa
March 31, 2009 at 1:53 pm (15 years ago)love the stationary!!!!
i think it was SO shady for him to dump her via email! but the only thing is.. they lived in seperate countries and he came and went as he pleased? doesnt sound like they had a great relationship to begin with.!!
i just want my abs to look like that side shot on the cover of the DVD, let me know how you like it, i am definitely interested!!!!!!
Jen, a priorfatgirl
March 31, 2009 at 2:52 pm (15 years ago)oh my goodness, I can’t wait to hear about session two! I did a session once a long time ago and like you, I was so conscious of everything going on around me, it just didn’t work. I did mine to try and stop smoking. After the session I walked to my car and lit a cig. It took about another 2 years after that and then I quit by myself…
Missy
March 31, 2009 at 2:59 pm (15 years ago)I want to try turns in a spin class now! I never heard of that! I need that butt on the dvd too!
Jen, a priorfatgirl
March 31, 2009 at 3:23 pm (15 years ago)oh, one more things. Those turns sound scary! I think I would fall off the bike, cuz I’m clumsy like that!
Dori
March 31, 2009 at 3:24 pm (15 years ago)Jen – We were sitting during the turns. You definitely wouldn’t fall off!
Mallory
March 31, 2009 at 6:16 pm (15 years ago)You make me want to watch Real Housewives!! I have only ever seen 1 episode from NYC and 1 from Orange County, but it sounds exactly like the kind of thing I would get addicted to…good thing we got rid of our cable! 🙂
Gillian
March 31, 2009 at 6:17 pm (15 years ago)So interesting to hear about the hypnosis (love your title by the way)…cant wait for your book reviews.
And I have never done a turn in spin class either!
melissa (fitnessnyc)
March 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm (15 years ago)they split? what? omg! ummm! Turns during spinning holy moly! Oh btw, I can’t wait to try transfigure!
Danielle
March 31, 2009 at 7:58 pm (15 years ago)Until I saw your stationary I totally forgot I had the exact same one I used it though for people to apply to be part of a “club” and then would write ACCESS DENIED across them with another one of my friends, needless to say we weren’t the nicest little girls.
The hypnotizing sounds very interesting, but I would totally be the same way and not be able to get comfortable and feel weird being watched, I probably wouldn’t be to relaxed.
Hangry Pants
March 31, 2009 at 8:37 pm (15 years ago)Oh my god I cannot get over your paper. That was a classic super special was it not? Although the one on the cruise wasn’t bad either.
I’ve never “spun” so no turns for me.
Kelly Turner
March 31, 2009 at 8:39 pm (15 years ago)can i just say that girl’s ass is FANTASTIC
Elsa
April 1, 2009 at 9:21 am (15 years ago)Funny you mentioned the butt on the girl on the cover of the DVD. I have that DVD too and the first week I had it out my Husband came home and was like..”that is a nice butt…(pause)..no really that is a nice butt”. My Husband never comments on other women’s figures, so I knew it had to be an impressive one! Haha!
So sad no more Countess Lu Ann…now its just Lu Ann… But no surprise, this was his FOURTH wife!
Dori
April 1, 2009 at 10:11 am (15 years ago)Elsa – She actually gets to keep the Countess title. What will happen is she will no longer be Countess LuAnn de Lesseps — now she will be LuAnn Countess de Lesseps.
Diana (Soap & Chocolate)
April 1, 2009 at 1:53 pm (15 years ago)Thanks for sharing the hypnosis session! How interesting. I hope it ends up benefitting you. I think I would have felt too self-conscious to let it work, but it sounds like that was a struggle for you too – it’s sort of the same reason I have trouble meditating, even though I want to be able to SO bad! I want to learn to quiet my mind.
Oh and re: the “Countess,” the split is news to me because I haven’t seen this week’s episode yet (or did you hear about it another way?), but personally I can’t stand her – she has had some really repulsive moments on the show, or at least that’s how the editors portray her. Nonetheless, no one deserves to be dumped by email (HELLO, SATC post-it note dumpage that was so lame!).
Dori
April 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm (15 years ago)Diana — The Countess split just happened! They were still together during the show’s taping. Convenient that the story broke on a show day, though…
Anita
April 1, 2009 at 9:51 pm (15 years ago)I am so jealous over your stationary that it’s a little sad… seeing as I’m almost 28 years old!!! I still LOVE the BSC!!! Were you a Sweet Valley Twins fan, too? I was, but not when they were in high school… I loved when they were in middle school! The Unicorns!!!! LOL.
What the hell… I might check out some of those books out of the library this weekend, just for some awesome childhood nostalgic memories! 🙂
Ashley
April 1, 2009 at 9:59 pm (15 years ago)I did it, I did it!! http://healthyhappierbear.blogspot.com/
🙂 Ash
Leila
April 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm (15 years ago)I tend to use my HRM as a gauge, I find there’s days that it’s just not reading properly, it sounds like that’s what happened.
I can’t believe about the countess, i love housewives of NYC.
Ashley
April 2, 2009 at 10:12 pm (15 years ago)omg i bought those 2 core fusion dvds recently and LOVE THEM! body sculpt is def my fav and it kicks my butt everytime! we WILL get that booty girl! WOOP
Jen, a priorfatgirl
April 3, 2009 at 3:53 pm (15 years ago)uh – can you come back now?
Mariposa
April 6, 2009 at 10:07 am (15 years ago)Dori whered you go???- im having a giveaway on my blog- hop over and try to win! ; )