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<channel><title><![CDATA[Blog4Change.org - Comments for article: A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.blog4change.org]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>webmaster@blog4change.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:37 UTC</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment3570</link><description><![CDATA[I purchased this book about a year ago and have read it a nbemur of times.  I had gone to the gym with my husband in the past and felt intimidated by all the machines and felt self-conscious using them in front of other  people.  My husband, who has been lifting weight for years would set up  routines for me, but he would give me so much to do, I would feel  overwhelmed and would be extremely sore the following day   never wanting  to lift a weight again!  I originally bought this book because it gave  instructions for a workout that could be completed in the privacy of my own  home.  What I loved most about this book is that it assumed the reader knew  absolutely nothing about strength training and went from there. The author  takes the time to define common terms and explains which muscles are being  worked in each exercise.  This book also gives suggestions as to which gym  equipment will work those same muscles if you do decide to go to a gym.   The author also takes the time to explain which machines are superior to  free weights and which machines are a waste of time.  The book contains  many pictures and explains very specifically how to do each exercise.  This  book even has different routine schedules depending on how much weight you  have to lose from what Joyce refers to as  skinny-fat  to obese.   This book gave me the knowledge and the confidence to go to the gym and set  up my own routine.  Thanks to this book, I know when it's best to use a  machine and when I would be better off jsut using dumbells.  I am 27 and  only had about 10 pounds to lose.  I have been working out between 3 and 4  times a week now for the past 10 weeks.  For the first few weeks, I will  admit, it did not come easy.  I still dreaded going to the gym.  After  about four weeks, when I was getting frustrated with the scale showing no  progress, I noticed some small muscles in my upper chest.  A minor change,  but nonetheless encouraging!  After the 5th to 6th week, my clothes started  to fit differently.  After only 10 weeks, I am noticing some definate  changes.  I have muscle tone in my arms, shoulders, and chest that I have  never had before (even when I was in high school and playing sports!)  I  still refer to the book weekly to give me inspiration.  Thank you Joyce!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Sonia at 2:33 pm, Mon 23rd Apr 2012]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sonia)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:33:56 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment3570</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment899</link><description><![CDATA[cool!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by john Mooar at 5:02 pm, Sat 21st Nov 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (john Mooar)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:02:07 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment899</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment745</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you, honey, and may God Bless YOU!!!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Tender Heart at 11:58 pm, Fri 30th Oct 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tender Heart)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:58:30 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment745</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment743</link><description><![CDATA[Thank God that he's there for us always and especially in our time of need. My dear friend, God bless you.<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Precioustally at 9:50 pm, Fri 30th Oct 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Precioustally)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:50:31 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment743</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment687</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for your most kind words and thoughts!  It's wonderful to know that our Lord provides when we need; we need not worry....
God bless you, my friend!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Tender Heart at 10:32 pm, Sun 11th Oct 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tender Heart)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:32:08 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment687</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A person who has lived it, understands it]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment685</link><description><![CDATA[Oh Tender Heart....the Lord provides what we need when we need it...
How wonderful. How true.<br/><br/>
Comment posted by John Kitsco at 7:04 pm, Sun 11th Oct 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (John Kitsco)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:04:37 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/706/1/A-person-who-has-lived-it-understands-it/Page1.html#Comment685</guid></item></channel></rss>