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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:13 pm
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There is a series of crazy books starting with "The Eyre affair" by Jasper Fforde which you can get a flavour of at his
, I find them hilarious!
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:02 pm
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Fantasy authors on my bookshelves include Anne McAffery, Terry Brooks and David Eddings. Or if you want to try something a bit heavier, my favourite is the Thomas Covenant series by Stephen Donaldson.
Of course, if you want to mix Fantasy with Humour, look no further than Terry Pratchett's Discworld books.
Hope this helps,
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:17 pm
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Favourite fantasy for me has to be the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, starts with The Eye of The World. It really is epic, and utterly engrossing.
Another firm favourite is Raymond E Feist. It's basicaly a collection of interlinked trilogies. Start with Magician, and go from there.
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:23 am
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List of fantasy stuff
JV Jones
Robin Hobb
Dave Duncan (not read him myself by my wife's a fan)
Fiest is very good as someone else suggested, his earlier stuff is better. The trilogy he co-wrote with Janny Wurtz is as good as the original trilogy. And Faerie Tale which is sort of dark fantasy.
Edding, Belgariad is very good, but then you realise he can only write one story and the fact that everyone is archetype gets a bit irritating after a while.
Guy Gaverial Kay
Christopher Paolini (the trilogy is a young adults read apparently but the first two are still really good. Third's not out yet)
Is Robert Jordan every going to finish Wheel of Time (I got bored at book 4 I think, and it's up to 8???). But I agree the ones I read were good epic fantasy. I just wanted an ending, and five books in a series is about my limit.
If you want move slightly (or indeed quite a way) outside Heroic Fantasy (some of the below have been accursed of writing literature)
Neil Gaiman
China Melville (for a bit of politics)
Graham Joyce
K.J. Parker (bit unsure about recommending this guy, as I really like his stuff but really not sure why)
To go off topic slightly I really winds me up when fantasy/sf/any other genre books get re-classified as not genre when it's widely found to be good.
Gormengast is Fantasy
Harry Potter is Fantasy
Margaret Atwoods Handmaidens Tale is SF
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Oh and read all of Gemmell's stuff including the Jon Shannow fantasy/western stuff. It's all top, the earlier Drenai is my in my opinion his best work, (his second book King beyond the Gate is my favorite of his books) but the Jon Shannow stuff is really good as well.
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I'd recommend a Cantacle for Leibovitz by (I think) Walter Millar - a short slice of genius (and no hyperbole)
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Wow, that's some reading list, thanks! I've come across some of those writers before, so that's pretty encouraging, and the only one I haven't liked is Terry Pratchett (I know, I know, for some that's like saying I use Exploiter and THROW CANS OUT without recycling them).
Now I just need to persuade the local library to let me borrow books again (running total for late fines since joining must be coming up to £150) and Nick to let me have some, er, gardening leave for some reading time (not that I'd be reading in the garden at this time of year, and is gardening leave when you're not coming back?). How come Bruce Perens and people at Google get time from their employers for 'personal projects'? Isn't getting closer to our readers through the medium of fantasy fiction reason enough for me having every Friday off?
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Just as a note of interest for readers thinking we drive poor Rebecca too hard, she actually didn't take all her holiday time last year - she must like it here!
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Well I'd recommend David Eddings, there's plenty of back catalog to choose from but I'm not sure whether he's still pushing them out. Lots of Sword & Sorcery stuff, plenty of bronzed muscly blokes for you, and he has a sense of humour too.
Slightly different but still fantasy (of sorts) is Philip Pulmans "His Dark Materials" trilogy. It was one of the finalists in the BBC "Big Read" comp a few years ago, I didn't vote for it at the time as I hadn't read it then but I now reckon they're among the best books I've ever read. It was beaten by the ubiquitous Lord Of The Rings, but Pullmans trilogy is a much better book (IMHO).
Edited to add: Reading His Dark Materials was a real emotional rollercoaster, it's the only book I've ever read that had me close to tears and it did that on more than one occasion. There were also places where I was reading so fast in my excitement that I felt exhausted by the effort.
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I'll second that, Philip Pullman rocks
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I'll second that shoutout to Robin Hobb. And the Lord Of The Rings really is brilliant; I was surprised that Jackson left out the bit about the barrow wights.
It's not a book, but the Baroness Von Smallenhofer would probably also like the Niebelungenlied. Who knew that eating a dragon's heart would enable you to talk to birds?
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David Gemmell is a good author, although his plots get a bit ropey from time to time - "experienced fighter is too old to fight on, but finds some young 'un who has the strength but not the brains" ad infinitum. That said, "Troy" and "Lion of Macedon" are two very fine works.
David Eddings has been known to write good books, but please avoid the Redemption of Althalus unless you enjoy 1-dimensional characters, random plot twists and a brain-curdling "humour".
Don't read anything by Robert Jordan. He is monotonous to the extreme, his books go nowhere (and take 1000 pages each to do that), his characters are painfully crap, and his depiction of women makes me think he's never had a girlfriend. I almost stopped reading the Wheel of Time when each member of the Aes Sedai (aka "witches") shucked off the tops of their dresses to show their breasts, and solemnly had to pronounce "I...am...a woman!" The only reason I've made it so far through the series is because I'm hoping something - anything - will happen that will make my reading investment worthwhile.
Robin Hobb, Philip Pullman: highly recommended.
Neil Gaiman: seriously twisted, full of surprises, edged with danger, and certainly a good read.
Anne McCaffrey writes an apparently endless stream of books on dragons. This is no bad thing if you like dragons, and the first two books are actually very good. Goes downhill a bit afterwards, though.
Raymond E. Feist can be a struggle for less-experienced fantasy readers, purely because he's a real great in the arena - his ideas have been borrowed so many times by other writers that newcomers to the genre will think him dull and uninventive. Magician (and its sequels) is a marvellous book that's packed with what have since become fantasy cliches.
JRR Tolkien: LOTR is a powerful and inventive series, but if you're going to read it I'd recommend you buy the seven-volume edition - much easier to carry, much easier to find your place in, and much less scary
Regarding the missing wights, I'd much rather have seen Tom Bombadil!
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and is gardening leave when you're not coming back?
Technically yes, but it's such a great term that it deserves to be used and abused.
Back on topic, you might appreciate Julien May. Most people who like the other things mentioned tend to.
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AMHERST, N.Y. — President Barack Obama wants the government to rate colleges on their affordability and cost effectiveness, with scores tied to how much federal aid students can receive. He said the scores -- ideally in place within two years -- will consider factors such as graduation rates, tuition, student loan debt and graduates' earning potential.
The ratings are part of a sweeping overhaul of the nation's higher education system that Obama says will give a "better bargain" to the middle class. He described the plan aimed at making college more affordable before a crowd of about 7,000 people at the University of Buffalo on Thursday morning.
"We can't price the middle class and everybody trying to get into the middle class out of a higher education," Obama said. He described keeping soaring tuition costs in check as an "economic imperative." Otherwise, he said, college costs will "stifle economic mobility for generations."
Obama said tuition to the nation's public four-year colleges and universities has increased 250 percent in the past three decades, while income has risen just 16 percent. The projected cost of higher education. he said, has become "a crisis in terms of college affordability and student debt."
An average college student graduates from a four-year school with $26,000 in debt.
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Obama visited the university on move-in day, as about 5,000 students descended on campus with mini-fridges and futons in tow. He described a three-part reform, beginning with the ratings.
"There are schools out there that have higher default rates than graduation rates," he said. "It's time to stop rewarding schools that are not producing results."
In addition, Obama described plans to spur competition among colleges through innovation, including programs for students to earn degrees more quickly, receive college credit for work done in high school and receive online credits.
Finally, he hinted at an improved framework to help college graduates manage their debts, suggesting that monthly loan payments be capped at 10 percent of post-graduation income.
"Government shouldn't view student loans as a way to make money, it should be to help students," he said. "Our national mission ought to be how to profit off of having the best educated workforce in the world."
University of Buffalo President Satish Tripathi said his university would rank well under Obama's rating criteria, noting that tuition and student debt were below national averages for similar universities.
Tuition and fees for the fall 2012 semester were $7,989, while the average for national public research universities is $9,029, according to school officials.
"If you look at our graduation rates we're doing well, as well, so we really are doing what the president is trying to do," Tripathi said. "We are working in that direction."
Details for this story were reported by The Tonawanda (N.Y.) News.

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Although dinosaurs are thought to have died out some 65 million years ago, not everything from ancient times has gone extinct. The Coelacanth for example, a prehistoric fish thought to have died out with the great reptiles, apparently did not get the memo - a specimen was discovered by a South African museum curator on a fishing trawler in 1938.
Like the Coelacanth, the Lake Sturgeon is also a living fossil, belonging to a family of fish that has existed for over 135 million years. It is in pursuit of this veritable finned dinosaur that anglers from around the Midwest flock to the hallowed frozen surface of Lake Winnebago each February to hunt. Welcome to the annual sturgeon spearing season in Wisconsin.
Kirk and Derek Hemauer of Hatley are of the dinosaur hunter order. Kirk, a senior at D. C. Everest Senior High School, credits family for turning the brothers on to sturgeon spearing. We heard about it for years from our aunt and uncle and always wanted to try it, says Kirk. The duos maiden voyage onto the Winnebago ice in search of their first spearing experience came in 2010. Borrowing a shack and spear from their relatives, the pair set up roughly 3 miles off Stockbridge Harbor. Conditions were not the best as Kirk recalls, Water clarity was terrible we would lose sight of the decoy only five or six feet down.
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So did the Hemauer brothers experience beginners luck? According to Kirk, not quite. The spear-wielding twosome saw only a smattering of walleyes and one small sturgeon. The two were (pardon the pun) hooked, and as Kirk tells it with an ear-to-ear grin, I could stare down that hole forever. Thanksgiving of the same year found Kirk and Derek hard at work in their home shop preparing for the 2011 spearing season. The pair built their own shack and Kirk fashioned a homemade metal spear. Using patterns given to them by their uncle, the brothers also produced 10 fish-shaped decoys made out of pine.
Embracing the arrival of the 2011 season, Team Hemauer hastily made its way to Appleton the Friday prior opening day. The day, ripe with anticipation, consisted of cutting an over-sized hole through the frozen surface of the lake and placing the shack. Hours later the screech of an alarm clock broke the calm and stillness of pre-dawn and opening morning had arrived. When mechanical issues with one of their four-wheelers delayed their arrival to the spearing grounds, neither brother would allow the delay to dampen their enthusiasm.
Sturgeon spearing is a game of waiting, watching, and wishing and then wishing some more. At 9:50 a.m. on opening day 2011, a 72 101 pound granter-of-wishes swam under the Hemauers hole. I didnt even see it right away until he (Derek) threw the spear, Kirk admits sheepishly. The spearhead detached as planned, and with Kirk acting as the gaff man, the pair was able to wrestle the behemoth up out of the hole. Unable to contain the broad smile that has crept across his face Kirk continues, The head went from the door all the way back to the hole. I was like wow! He pauses a moment before continuing, As we were pulling it out it was whipping its tail and hit our wood stove, cracking one of the legs. It was Awesome!
Cheers to the glow from a wood stove, fellowship amongst good friends, and memories to last a lifetime dinosaur hunting at its finest. May you be able to reflect back on the 2013 sturgeon spearing season and say, It was awesome! Ill see you on the water
Joel DeBoer is a Professional Musky Guide, Author, Internet Personality, Outdoor Educator, and Tournament Angler. He can be reached through his website at: http://www.wisconsinanglingadventures.com. Joel will be sharing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor-related information through the perspective of one of North-Central Wisconsin's most successful and accomplished guides.


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Baseball is a forward-thinking game with a respect for the past. While time-honored traditions are protected, the hope of developing new talent never ends.
So as Major League Baseball honors its top players with the annual All-Star Game, it allows a glimpse of what's to come with its annual Futures Game.
For the fifth time since 1999, the RadioShack All-Star Futures Game took place on Sunday. On the same field that the MLB All-Stars play, these future All-Stars battled at U.S. Cellular Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, split into a U.S. team and a World team, and battled to a 3-2 thriller with the U.S. squad coming out on top.
Here is a quick look at the team made up of players from the United States:
Anaheim Angels
Jeff Mathis, C: Mathis replaced Joe Mauer at catcher and had one at-bat in the Futures Game. He's hitting .325 at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Chad Tracy, INF: The left-handed hitter had a pair of at-bats on Sunday and played third. Tracy is hitting .314 with 51 RBIs at Triple-A Tucson.
Atlanta Braves
Adam LaRoche, 1B: LaRoche went 1-for-2 in the Futures Game. The 6-foot-2 left-handed batter is hitting .267 at Triple-A Richmond.
Baltimore Orioles
John Maine, RHP: Maine worked two-thirds of an inning on Sunday. The right-hander is 7-3 with a 1.53 ERA with 108 strikeouts in 73 innings at Single-A Delmarva.
Boston Red Sox
Kevin Youkilis, INF: The third baseman walked in Sunday's game. Youkilis is hitting .319 at Double-A Portland.
Chicago Cubs
David Kelton, OF: Kelton, who briefly was up with the Cubs, served as the DH on Sunday.
Chicago White Sox
Neal Cotts, LHP: Cotts, who has rung up an 8-3 record with a 1.97 ERA for Double-A Birmingham, started for the U.S., allowing one run in one inning while striking out two.
Cincinnati Reds
Stephen Smitherman, OF: The 6-foot-4, 235-pound right-handed hitter launched the game-winner, breaking a 2-2 tie to give the U.S. squad the 3-2 win. Smitherman also doubled.
Cleveland Indians
Grady Sizemore, OF: By going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a homer, Sizemore won the Larry Doby Award given to the Futures Game MVP.
Detroit Tigers
Preston Larrison, RHP: Larrison has struggled this season at Double-A Erie, but the 6-foot-4 right-hander picked up the win in the Futures Game by going one-third of an inning.
Houston Astros
Chris Burke, 2B: Burke, who got up twice on Sunday and struck out once, is hitting .316 with 30 RBIs at Double-A Round Rock.
Kansas City Royals
Zack Greinke, RHP: Greinke struck out two batters in the fourth and threw his first eight pitches for strikes.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Edwin Jackson, RHP: Jackson did not appear in Sunday's game. He is 4-6 with a 3.90 ERA at Double-A Jacksonville.
Milwaukee Brewers
J.J. Hardy, INF: The shortstop went 1-for-2 in the Futures Game. Hardy is hitting .305 with 47 RBIs at Double-A Huntsville.
Dave Krynzel, OF: Krynzel got the U.S. team on the board in the first by leading off with a walk, stealing second and scoring on Sizemore's RBI single.
Minnesota Twins
J.D. Durban, RHP: Durbin went one-third of an inning on Sunday, getting a strikeout. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 3.24 ERA at Double-A New Britain.
Joe Mauer, C: The No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft got two at-bats in Sunday's game. Mauer is hitting .337 at Double-A New Britain.
New York Mets
Royce Ring, LHP: Ring, who was sent to the Mets from the White Sox in the deal for Robert Alomar, picked up the save by getting the final out.
Philadelphia Phillies
Gavin Floyd, RHP: The 6-foot-4 hurler fanned two in the third in Sunday's game but felt he did not bring his "A" game.
Ryan Howard, INF: Howard got into the Futures Game and had one at-bat. The left-handed-hitting first baseman has 16 homers at Single-A Clearwater.
Pittsburgh Pirates
John Van Benschoten, RHP: Helped kick off a strong U.S. pitching performance with the first of three perfect innings when he relieved in the second.
San Diego Padres
Josh Barfield, INF: Had one at-bat and also made a putout and had an assist while playing second in the Futures Game. The son of Jesse Barfield is hitting .347 with 82 RBIs at Single-A Lake Elsinore.
Khalil Greene, SS: Greene got on at-bat and stuck out. The shortstop is hitting .316 at Triple-A Portland after being promoted from Double-A Mobile.
Seattle Mariners
Clint Nageotte, RHP: Nageotte went two-thirds of an inning in the Futures Game and allowed a game-tying homer to Alexis Rios.
St. Louis Cardinals
Chris Narveson, LHP: Narveson was credited with a hold on Sunday with a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, including a strikeout.
Mike Scarr is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Oregon stumbled once again in a big Pacific 12 game, leaving Stanford with a humbling 26-20 loss that has done near-fatal damage to its championship dreams.
Florida State, which was at home resting in anticipation of Saturday's game against a mediocre Wake Forest team, unexpectedly moved into a strong position to play for it all in Pasadena. After Saturday's game against the Demon Deacons, Florida State has scrimmages with Syracuse and Idaho before closing the regular season against Florida. The ACC championship game could produce a rematch with Miami.
There's plenty of football yet to be played this season, during which things have had a way of going wrong for the front-runners. Nevertheless, more than one good team is going to be left home to soothe its hurt feelings and be relegated to a lesser bowl, where fun and good times will be served up but not an opportunity for a national championship.
This year marks the end of the BCS. No more of these silly somebody-gets-ripped-off predicaments. Thank goodness.
The notion of picking only two teams to play for a championship and declaring the winner the best in the land is absurd. It's fraudulent at best, criminal at worst. Honestly, selecting four isn't much better.
About four weeks remain in the regular season. If it wins its remaining games – and there's no guarantee that will happen, Alabama gets the first invitation. The top-ranked Crimson Tide is the defending national champion and until someone beats Alabama it stays atop the hill.
That could be easier said than done. Louisiana State travels to Tuscaloosa this weekend, and Coach Les Miles' team has little to lose. A wounded Tiger is a dangerous beast. Trips to Mississippi State and revenge-seeking Auburn await Nick Saban and Co. Pass those tests and Alabama gets a trip to the SEC championship, which could be another risky assignment.


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Lead Bartender Mark McMinn said his background working as a barista for 10 years led him to pay close attention to detail. "I like introducing people to new spirits; it's fun to watch their minds expand", said McMinn. He used to judge recipes by how he thought they might taste based on the ingredient list, but years of experience have taught him to taste everything before making a judgment call. "Knowing that anything can be made well is one of the most exciting parts of the job", said McMinn, "...but you need to know how everything—good or bad—tastes first."
The newest addition to the KASK team is Nathan Gerdes, who previously ran the bar program at H50 Bistro. Gerdes began his bartending journey by mixing up Screwdrivers and White Russians for his high school friends. An unrelenting inquisitiveness (and sweltering kitchen) drove Gerdes, a former pasta chef, out of the kitchen and into the bar to learn and hone his skills, and to do what he loves best—socializing and conversing with others.


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UPS odor
Just received my-ever first UPS unit on Friday. Bought from Amazon. This thing really stinks, smells a bit like cresols, the active ingredient in Lysol. Cresols are a type of phenolic. My hand has the odor briefly after I pickup the unit. Internet search shows numbers of odor complaints but not very many considering how many USP units must be in use.
The odor is not hydrogen sulfide. The unit is warm at one place, but not to the point of discomfort to the hand. The unit I have is rated 300 watts, but the largest load on it has been about 28 watts. And it stinks when powered up with no load placed on it for hours.
I moved it to the garage and plugged it in to see if the odor will subside over time. Thus far, this thing is intolerable inside the house.
Users of some units also complain of noise. My sense of smell is quite good, my hearing is poor.
I plan to use the unit in the room in which I sleep.
Have you had good experience with a specific unit? What brand and exact model?
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Re: UPS odor
I have 3 or 4 in my house. All are APC and I haven't had any problems with them. They also didn't smell. Not like you're describing at least. New plastic smell from being closed up. I bought mine at Circuit City, Staples, Best Buy... wherever is running a sale. When I priced them, you'd pay more in shipping from Amazon than Tax. I'm using them from Computers and TV/Video setups.
Note: the model number coincides with the Volt-amps, not watts.
The newest one is at least 2 years old.
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A lot of units will put off a smell when first used. It will soon disappear. The building I manage has an area where the computer folks start up every new unit before it is distributed to someone out on the floor. This eliminates all the "something is burning" calls our maintenance unit used to get when someone had a new computer installed. At times there may be 20-30 units in that room getting "burned in". I don't really care to go in there when they are working.
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Re: UPS odor
Being a retired electronics technician I have heard that complaint before, but never to the extreme you describe it. It is most likely The new plastic (probably made in China), but is the possibility of coating burning off components. Many of the circuit boards are sealed to protect from moisture and humidity, and there may be some coating on a larger resister that is burning off. If it is just an odor type problem, it should go away in a day or two. If not I suggest taking it back. I have an old Newpoint brand UPS that is so old I am amazed the battery is still good, but it is.
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Bus Driver I gotta tell you I read through your post and for the life of me could not figure out what the HECK you were talking about! I was completely and utterly lost. That is until I read Joel's, Barnyard's, and John's posts. I had no idea what UPS stood for
Re: UPS odor
Uninteruptable Power Supplies (UPS) come in so many different quality categories it is hard to find decent ones. I have only ever recommend APC UPS's to those whose puters I built/repaired/rebuilt/upgraded. Along with an APC Surge Arrest and the best Anti-Virus Maintenance Suites a UPS is a must especially for those who have small home-based businesses. I am beginning to believe that a properly sized UPS may be a serious backup for medical equipment such as a Concentrator (like I have for O2 at night), Insulin Pumps and the like. I would never recommend off-brands but Belkin has become a pretty good player in that market and one that I have recommended on occasion. I have at least a dozen APC SA's and am looking at getting a UPS unit for my server and concentrator.
Oh yeah, I have never noticed any of that new unit burn-off odour with the APC's so it has never been an issue.
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Re: UPS odor
We use APC exclusively at work. I have never noticed a smell from the ones I install. I have pretty much everything from small units for individual PCs, to huge rack-mounted units for servers.
Maybe something is wrong with my smeller! Never had a user complain, either.
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Re: UPS odor
When I first read the subject line, I thought he was having problems with his delivery driver
Seriously though, I have used APC, Tripplite and Cyberpower and they have all been very good.
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Re: UPS odor
Yeah I got caught in the Brown truck thing for a minute too.
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Re: UPS odor
Whew glad to know I wasn't the only one! For a minute I thought the driver was really stinking the joint up, but he got to talking about units and plugging them in and I was beginning to think...heck I don't know what I was beginning to think!
Re: UPS odor
This is the computer related forum, so I thought that UPS was OK.
I have no idea what the delivery drivers eat. They do not stay long when they are here.
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Re: UPS odor
I now have a new UPS unit that had a slight odor for about half a day. I now must get very close to smell anything from it. No complaints from #1 wife.
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Re: UPS odor
glad to hear you got it sorted out!
Re: UPS odor
The latest UPS unit generates so little odor that no one notices except me and then it is so slight as to not matter.
As I anticipated, as soon as I got it, the power company has had no more 1 second outages. In fact, no outages at all. Sometimes they would have 3 per day and most of the time 1 per week.
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Re: UPS odor
Old Thread. The stinking UPS -- not a person who has been eating musical vegetables- is now working fine. I reasoned that the odor was from a substance that would eventually be depleted or that the unit would self-destruct in time. So I put it in the garage and left it plugged in. After about 6 weeks, the odor was gone. Had bought the unit as used but it looked new. I now suspect ( funny how little I know but how much I suspect) that it was returned under warranty due to the odor and then entered the used device market. It continues to work fine.
Buying used is OK-- most present Cub owners bought them used.
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It's February and you know what that means? Mobile Nations Fitness Month! That's when we all get together to get in shape, share tips and tricks and recipes for success, review amazing apps and accessories, give away great prizes, and have a ton of fun! This year we're doing it a little differently, though. We're doing weekly themes, and that means every week you'll have new and exciting challenges, and new chances to win!
That's right, it's time to bring everything together and work towards a balanced life! It's really hard to eat and sleep well, and exercise regularly, especially with as all the other things we have to do. That's why it's important to not only act healthier for a week or month, but to build healthier habits into your ever day lifestyle.
To round out the month, we'll be reviewing a bunch of great apps and accessories that can help you keep it together, and keep yourself on track with your nutrition, exercise and relaxation goals.
And we are also going to be doing the mother of all contests.
Leave a comment below telling us what you've gotten out of Mobile Nations Fitness Month -- how much you've improved or been inspired, what you plan to do to keep it up throughout the year, or even how much you simply sat on the couch and watched it all transpire around you! -- and you'll be entered to win a $400 gift certificate to put towards whatever phone, tablet, or even gaming system will help you keep up with your fitness goals!
Be it iPhone or Galaxy Note, Lumia or BlackBerry, Surface or Droid, iPad or Android tablet, Xbox or Wii, we want to help you bring it home!
Our usual contest rules apply, and only one entry per person, but you can enter once on all of our sites: Android Central, CrackBerry, iMore.com, webOS Nation, and WPCentralSo what are you waiting for? Enter NOW, NOW, NOW!
BruvvaPete2 Feb 25, 2013 at 2:20 pm
I got a renewed boost to continue to stay in shape.
tripodakos Feb 25, 2013 at 9:50 pm
u are the best!
bizzyqu Feb 25, 2013 at 2:30 pm
I've lost about TEN pounds during fitness month using my BlackBerry (w/Livestrong and Runtastic) and the tips in the fitness month articles. Thanks Mobile Nations!
Denise in Los Angeles Feb 26, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Crackberry and Fitness Month have inspired me to do power walks and go hiking in the park.
Good OL MC Feb 25, 2013 at 2:31 pm
I gained some nice tips from listening to the weekly Zen and Tech podcasts with Rene, Georgia, and guests. I especially enjoyed the episode with CrackBerry Kevin and the exercise tips :).
That was my favourite episode as well. Confirmed a few things I was doing right.
Kettlebells FTW!
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erz2192 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:24 pm
I have been using apps on my Galaxy Nexus- Nike+, Endomondo, and Fitness Buddy to stay in shape. I would love to get a Jawbone Up to help track all of my stats constantly.
c0rinne Feb 25, 2013 at 2:36 pm
I just found out (last Friday to be exact) That I have borderline high cholesterol. I didn't think it was possible considering I'm a vegetarian but, there you go.
I've recommitted myself to eating completely healthy (thinking about going gluten free as well) and I've started exercising again.
I wouldn't have even gone to the doctor had I not had this fitness month. It's put a lot of things into perspective.
jaymck Feb 25, 2013 at 2:39 pm
enots27 Feb 25, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Having been suffering with depression I have found it difficult to do pretty much anything. I did however challenge myself to complete the mobile nations fitness month. I have managed to sort out my sleep pattern, I still need to work on eating regular but I have been out walking on a regular basis using adidas my coach on my blackberry 9900 to try and keep it up and to challenge myself. As a result I feel I have been making steady progress in my recovery from depression and have felt lower levels of stress.
gksmithlcw Feb 25, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I've already been working on all the things discussed this month but what I've been able to take away is the camaraderie of all the rest of the folks participating, the tips being passed around and the motivation garnered from making things public.
I intend to continue counting Calories and watching my nutrition to aid in weight loss, exercising to increase my physical fitness and aid in weight loss and improving my relaxation techniques.
If I win this contest I'll finally be able to get a tablet which will greatly aid me in my daily work and recreation activities.
Thanks Mobile Nations!
Mason Baxter Feb 25, 2013 at 2:44 pm
I've always been into staying fit, but I really have learned different ways to balance my MIND this month, through yoga. Taking the time to clear my head really benefits my overall well-being. THANKS GUYS and GALS.
ricky124 Feb 25, 2013 at 2:46 pm
I was reminded to live a more balanced life, spend less time on my computer and get out an walk. I need to exercise and sleep better. Nights are getting long, my body feels aching and I can live a better life by changing my decisions :)
This inspired me to start training for the 10k I keep putting off. I started a month ago and it is still going strong!
I am JT Feb 25, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Learned alot just from reading the articles, particularly about available apps that could help me track my fitness goals. Did a search on apps for the PlayBook and am considering which ones I could use to help my wife and I track our fitness goals.
HofstraJet Feb 25, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Gave me something to do while exercising to make it more palatable.
Easy-G Feb 25, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Appreciation of my GF's love of regimented fitness, yoga, and the importance of rest.
acegi1983 Feb 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm
I've been doing a lot of what was talked about for awhile now, but I did get some new ideas to try. I would like to thank Mobile Nations for doing fitness month. It's a great idea and it does help me stay motivated.
eliasso Feb 25, 2013 at 2:59 pm
i learnt that fitness and technology can be combined!!!
Exercising after work gets rid of the stress and helps me get more out of my night sleep.
menaknow Feb 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm
The sleep and relaxation special was very informative. Daniel definitely came across as a knowledgeable person on the subject of sleep.
I had no idea about the 3 stages of sleep. I wake up groggy during the 5 day work week and usually try to catch up on sleep on the weekend. Didn't realize that too much sleep is bad for you.
Also the comments of melatonin (however you spell it) made sense. I will be changing my night reading from the playbook (LED backlit) to using my Kindle with another indirect source of light. That way I can read to sleep instead of watching a show or reading on a screen that will restrict my melatonin levels.
Sleeping in this constant no stop work environment is hard enough as it is. I was presently surprised at how relevant this podcast would be. I am glad to have listened, as there were tips I will be using going forward.
iseeblackberry Mar 1, 2013 at 3:22 pm
The Sleep and Relaxation special was kind of frightening.. Reminded me how little sleep I get... and how bad that is.
goeman Feb 25, 2013 at 3:07 pm
To quote a cartoon from my days... "Knowing is half the battle." Thanks for the awareness and now that summer is around the corner I've taken up running with Runtastic to help me keep a personal record or my activity.
Lastly life is a marathon and well BALANCE is a key to success... right? :D
VyprNoch Feb 25, 2013 at 3:10 pm
My phone isnt good enough to run any app or maybe thats something I keep telling myself to delay workout. Whatever the reason, I really havent started on anything.
thenott Feb 25, 2013 at 3:14 pm
I got back into the swing of running again. Balance for me is about that infamous work life thing, where the balance of my home office versus my fitness routine versus my family time, etc. takes place.
ajhall62 Feb 25, 2013 at 3:20 pm
I got tips on many ways to work out.
On BB10 Crack Feb 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm
I've gotten two friends to start working out this month. One I play squash with, the other I help train when I do my own workouts. Win-Win for everybody.
jimread1949 Feb 25, 2013 at 3:33 pm
I learned how to deal with my guilty concience. no longer do I let my guilt at doing nothing and eating bad ruin my day. With contentment comes less stress and better health.
pkcable Feb 25, 2013 at 3:36 pm
WHEW what a month!!!!!! I have learned so much and it's great to see the final topic is balance, because that IS a key. I have learned it's important to exercise, have a proper diet, AND get good sleep and rest. The tools and tips presented during fitness month were both informative and inspiring. And now with balance you have brought it all together. Excellent job Mobile Nations team! I special shout out to Rene, Georgia, Michelle, DJ and Alicia who worked their butts off!!!
vhfan180 Feb 25, 2013 at 3:37 pm
I'm getting motivated to get fit!! and to try to make healthy decisions!
Thanks Georgia and Mobile Nations!
I really liked the sleep portion and got some good tips for "shutting down" and helping to fall asleep. Bringing the lights down throughout the house and screen brightness really help.
schandlich Feb 25, 2013 at 3:52 pm
It made me want to go out and buy a FitBit...which I then did. :)
I got good tips as to how I can increase my energy!
iDonev Feb 25, 2013 at 3:55 pm
I'm happy to say I didn't do anything during this month that I haven't been doing since last October. :)
Still, it's nice seeing so many suggestions for greats apps and tips on Mobile Nations!
iDonev Feb 25, 2013 at 3:57 pm
[double post, this one doesn't count]
feldmen01 Feb 25, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I was able to keep on track, even through vacation eating habits, with the help from the Mobile Nations Fitness crews.
Not only did I keep the weight off, I was able to make my workouts more efficient and fun at the same time with the help from my Z10.
Thanks, Mobile Nations!
msft0682 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm
I liked seeing more about the best apps to get fit. We could all make use of one of these tools to make ourselves healthier.
RoccOn16v Feb 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Fitness Month managed to guilt me into working out. It was the only regular reminder that I was fat and lazy, and that grad school is no excuse! I've been playing racquetball regularly and just started biking to class with Endomondo. I'm already addicted, gotta beat my best time every week!
PiyushNexus Feb 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm
wanna buy Nexus 10.
squintyboy Feb 25, 2013 at 4:24 pm
staying healthy and good diet
parkinfly Feb 25, 2013 at 4:25 pm
I loved the week on Relaxation! I have been using my phone now to listen to a lot more podcasts and CBC radio before bed and it actually helps me relax and sleep.
I'm always using my phone on the go, reading the news, and listening to music while at the gym, but I'm loving that I can use it for relaxing too! Thanks!
blak8830 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Have decided to work harder on my core, and pay better attention to food intake.
dman2009 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm
I realized two things with fitness week:
1. Georgia is so ridiculously hot!
2. I also downloaded Fitness Tracker to help upload my bike rides to Strava.com. I'm glad to see that developers are working hard to make sure that us BlackBerry users don't miss out on anything!
ripcity00 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Getting back on track with workouts. Glad to see Blackberry back in the mix!
mago72 Feb 25, 2013 at 4:44 pm
After end year parties and carnival in Brazil, I lost 2kg, 84kg to 82kg. I have a hard practice in tennis, my favorite sport (ok I play Stick Tennis App, a lot, in PlayBook too) . Next week I go to local tennis championship. So, I will go see... Tks.
Ronnet Feb 25, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Fitness month came exactly at the right time for me. Due to the bad weather I started to neglect on my weekly exercises. It reminded me to keep things up with Endomondo and the 6 Weeks Training app. It also introduced me to Runtastic (which has a fantastic modern UI) but in the end I decided to stick with the apps I already used. Which doesnt matter as all that matters are the end-results. Hopefully next month the improved weather will be enough to motivate me!
BravoZuluDelta Feb 25, 2013 at 4:48 pm
I got the push I needed to keep at my fitness goals.
abaggy Feb 25, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Enjoyed the various tips and apps that i plan to incorporate into my daily life.
radewa Feb 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm
I would love to win because I will have great device in my hand to control my fitness information, buy some fitness apps for my device! Love to win !
project_x Feb 25, 2013 at 5:37 pm
I'm sure a new z10 will help me meet all my fitness goals
mithmal Feb 25, 2013 at 5:38 pm
I've lost 7 lbs since i started watchin.
nyplaya610 Feb 25, 2013 at 6:13 pm
With these fitness month apps suggestions I would have never thought to look for them! thanks for the tip, definitely am able to log my schedule and work outs.
biniopi59 Feb 25, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I have a new exercise routine to help me lose weights :)
bnalty Feb 25, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Needed a new/more interesting 2013 home workout. Partnered up with the Max Capacity Training app since your post.. Good stuff. I appreciate you guys bringing it to my attention. -FiddleFit!
SCrid2000 Feb 25, 2013 at 6:40 pm
My answer might invalidate me, but I didn't really get anything out of fitness week lol. I generally walk about 1.5 miles every day to campus and back, but I don't do much else for exercise or care to do more.
I do very much appreciate the mention of Ambiance in one of the blog posts though (that was fitness week right?).
northernrds Feb 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm
These posts gave me a daily reminder to get off the couch and get my heart rate going.
troystaylor Feb 25, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Time to start running again!
DigitalMadness Feb 25, 2013 at 7:11 pm
It got my butt off the Christmas couch.
revil-0-316 Feb 25, 2013 at 7:12 pm
I extended the distance normally I'm walking to get on a train from a bus stop, from a couple of blocks to quadrouple of blocks. Now my legs are aching, lol.
blueyestm Feb 25, 2013 at 7:14 pm
I've gotten back into "writing down" what I eat again as I know I was over eating using the myfitnesspal app.
Neromanceres Feb 25, 2013 at 7:16 pm
I learned a few new things on the week 3 about sleep. And I've changed a couple habits to help me sleep better.
Also I'm putting my YMCA membership to better use.
mike22 Feb 25, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Showing my 8yr old y we stay in shape !
prewanabe Feb 25, 2013 at 8:01 pm
I try to stay in decent shape but for the last 2 years Fitness month inspires me to do a little more and share my results. Since the start of the year I've lost 10 lbs and feel great. CB!
Meaty123 Feb 25, 2013 at 8:18 pm
Stayed the same ... Still waiting on MyFitnessPal to come to BB10 to make it easier to stay in shape .... Just release it already... :) . Going to the website is so inefficient.
missing.cn Feb 25, 2013 at 8:20 pm
That is a good news ! thanks!
hibackhand Feb 25, 2013 at 8:27 pm
always good to hear what apps are relevent and what tips to focus on. Thanks for the month!
stab244 Feb 25, 2013 at 8:28 pm
I learned that I'm a lazy SoB and need motivation to work out. Please?
ubermanx Feb 25, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Being a part of the Crackberry community and sharing tips and tricks has helped me maintain my new years resolution. I have lost 20lbs so far and I hope to lose more.
KMan4444 Feb 25, 2013 at 8:31 pm
I have received a boost in my drive to stay fit, and learned how useful technology can be in staying fit!!
BurninatorX Feb 25, 2013 at 8:38 pm
I actually had a great month fitness-wise thanks in part to Fitness Month and the continuation of a New Year's Resolution I have managed to keep so far. I haven't lost any weight, but I am definitely more toned already than 2012 and I working towards looking great for this summer. I mostly just used the fitness updates as reminders to keep going, but there were certainly some great tips (some of which I have kept up) I adopted. Thanks Mobile Nations team - keep up the great work, and good luck everyone!
I decided to try hooking up my Playbook to my TV via HDMI and do P90X that was downloaded to my PlayBook. Works AWESOME !!! Thanks for the motivation :)
Nodnerb Feb 25, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Honestly i didn't "learn" a lot about fitness pre se'. I've been certified as a personal trainer out of personal interest, but dont do it for a living and I exercise regularly. I have been active and have lived a healthy lifestyle for the majority of my 38 years alive.
What I did learn though is that it is awesome that you are getting the message out about healthy living and lifestyle choices for longevity. Sappy, but true, as that all is I wanna win a new damn phone. :)
papped Feb 25, 2013 at 8:51 pm
Definitely inspired me to run every day and keep up an exercise routine.
victorshikhman Feb 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Picked up a few good tips, but it's really the motivation and constant reminders that were more important.
tinysalmon Feb 25, 2013 at 8:57 pm
I gained 2 kg because of all the food from Chinese New Year. But I've lost all 2 kg of them from my morning jog and basketball. And I've cut down my cigarettes to 5 a day.
Ultimate goal is to completely quit cigarettes.
NAMISH Feb 25, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Following the Mobile Nations Fitness Months posts across the websites (iMore, AC, CB, and WPC) helped in motivating me to work on my health with a serious attitude. Ever since I got married a few months ago, I literally stopped watching my weight and started eating erratically. On top of that, workload at the office increased tenfold causing more stress throughout along with lack of sleep.
Although there were various useful tips and apps highlighted during this month, some have helped me in achieving my goals (or take strides in moving towards my ideal goals). "Cooking Light Recipes" is by far one of the best healthy eating recipes app that I've used thus far even though it doesn't have some features that other applications my have. And most importantly, the review of Stress Relief led me to try out some breathing exercises myself, which has led to a much more relaxed day at the office since then.
Thanks for helping in giving me a push in the right direction! :)
raymond Feb 25, 2013 at 9:03 pm
I learned that losing weight isn't unobtainable.
In an effort to get fit, I've actually done the last thing I ever expected to do: I took a fitness class in school, which will be going on not just for this month, but until the end of June. I was hesitant at first, but I'm feeling great about my decision now :) I use my BlackBerry for fitness apps that help keep track of my progress, as well as to play music to keep me pumped up!
bilmaga Feb 25, 2013 at 9:04 pm
This has kept me motivated to keep going!
Darkgift Feb 25, 2013 at 9:04 pm
What I got out of fitness month? The motivation to quit smoking, the energy to getting back in shape, and the strength to get myself mentally sound. If it wasn't for Mobile Nations, none if that would have happened. For some reason it home this year. Maybe because I'm getting older with my 37th birthday right around the corner on March 13th....I don't know. Even if I don't win, thank you guys.
Enzo83 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Mobile Nations Fitness Month in one word=Motivation. From all the videos and posts of the best fitness apps that are available, paid or free and knowing that Mobile Nations is into it, just gets me going. You guys come together and make sure that not only do you guys bring us the latest news about tech and Apple, but you always want to see us happy and feel great about life. Sometimes, when the tech world slows down a bit (just like my metabolism, oye!), you guys are giving us something unique and healthy to think about! And last time I checked, I cannot think of any other tech site(s) that sincerely care about their readers like Mobile Nations does. It only gets better from here. Thanks a lot guys and here's to next year!
greg24 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Motivation. I went and got a nike+ fuelband and ive been using it with the app, the nike+ running app and the nike+ training app. Ive never felt better and I have been full of energy. I dont function right for the day if I dont get my exercise in. Thank you so much.
MrCippy Feb 25, 2013 at 9:07 pm
While I may not have watched it closely this year, I did get inspired by it last year. I was so inspired, in fact, my wife and I both went on a diet and each lost 40lbs. As a couple, who didn't really view themselves as overweight (until the first 15lbs came off) , to stick together and lose (so much) weight together was a fun experience. This year, we both plan on getting in shape now that we are happy with our weight.
Ran 15 times - total of 86.62 km (6,790 calories burnt)
Cycled 11 times - total of 312.3 km (19,979 calories)
Swam 17 times - total of 32.85 km (6,284 calories)
Total of 43 activities, 431.77 km and 33,053 calories
33497746 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:11 pm
I would like to continue the program to lose the 5 pounds that I have
jojo212 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Motivated to exercise and eat healthier!
Sirhill Feb 25, 2013 at 9:11 pm
My fiance and I have been working out with a goal of losing 30 pounds. The person to lose it first get their choice destination for our honeymoon. This fitness month has her in the lead by 5lbs. I keep cheating cause I am having to wait on the Z10 to be released. But I am back on track, and this would make me work harder if I win.
Toodeurep Feb 25, 2013 at 9:12 pm
Renewed focus and an increase in stamina. Nice to know that others are having the same struggles. Thank you so much CB and MN!
rich_asap Feb 25, 2013 at 9:12 pm
learned to eat health and keep at it to achieve my goals
Yuliy Kurylo Feb 25, 2013 at 9:15 pm
Thanks for the inspiration!
I'll try to moving as much as possible and less to sit in one place.
rlgwood Feb 25, 2013 at 9:15 pm
Haven't. Got started yet. But been thinking about it.
BryanTheRed Feb 25, 2013 at 9:17 pm
Fitness month has motivated me to start getting healthy so that I may live a long and exciting life. Need to get in shape by mid May for mine and my wife's trip to the Dominican Republic! A nice shiny device would be a great companion on the trip!!
I gained renewed motivation and tools to implement after my upcoming surgery.
Agent-P Feb 25, 2013 at 9:21 pm
I got some pretty great tips for how to use different types of tech to help me stick to my workout routines. And the constant support from others participating definitely helped on those days when I just didn't feel like doing anything. I like to think during this time I've built some pretty good fitness habits.
uofmike Feb 25, 2013 at 9:27 pm
As a recent college grad, getting used to going to work and not taking a nap afterwards and eating fast food took awhile to get used to and I put on a decent amount of weight my senior year and the following 8 months.
This month I have stopped eating at the work cafeteria and instead bringing my own lunches to work and bought an exercise bike and have worked out with that and some free weights every other day this month. I'm down 5 pounds and absolutely in better shape, I will be losing a lot more weight when I start cooking my own dinners.
I plan to continue this through the coming months by transitioning the healthy lunches to healthy dinners as well and slowly get away from the fast food, cause apparently my body doesn't handle it like it did a few years ago (a horrible realization)
Korepab Feb 25, 2013 at 9:24 pm
My cardio endurance got better!
OriginalLucy Mar 1, 2013 at 10:32 am
My venture back into the gym (inspired by fitness month) wasn't to lose weight, but, to increase my strength and endurance and maybe put on a few pounds. I have always worked hard to put weight on and keep it on. I am lifting weights 3 times per week, go cross country skiing once a week and walk for 40 minutes every morning. I am 5'9" and work this hard to stay over 135. The key for me is the resistance training. Without it, I couldn't keep weight on if you put it in a suitcase. My goal is to be able to carry my own groceries as I get older. ;)
jstarett Feb 25, 2013 at 9:26 pm
I learned some new sleeping techniques and about some hardware I can use with my phone if it wasn't a blackberry *frowns*
ericwilborn Feb 25, 2013 at 9:29 pm
I got motivated to get up and do something... occasionally.
mgbmusic Feb 25, 2013 at 9:30 pm
February had been a bad month for me, and buy I did update my cc # with my gym today so there's that...
Bonsaibo Feb 25, 2013 at 9:30 pm
I started using more technology to track my workouts.
Incentive to head back for another two weeks of cross-country skiing in Italy.
beasties Feb 25, 2013 at 9:31 pm
I have been inspired to keep fit and healthy by exercising, staying away from stress through a balanced lifestyle, and managing work and play to achieve this.
AfroZepher Feb 25, 2013 at 9:33 pm
I got sore calves. . .which is not hurting any more now and I'm ready to kick it up for the next three month or so. . .
BaconMunch Feb 25, 2013 at 9:35 pm
I really benefitted from mobile nations fitness month and I really appreciated the cross-site coverage and exposure. I'm a busy at work, busy extra curriculars guy so while I love and want to work out more, it's hard to make time (excuses right?). This month however, during my day-to-day mobile tech scouring I keep seeing posts and forum threads about fitness (even healthy lifestyles tips about resting and balance) and it's motivated me to squeeze those gym workouts, home stretches through the month of February. I'm going to keep at it and look forward to next February and trust mobile nations for a good update on what's hot in mobile fit tech and habits.
travaz Feb 25, 2013 at 9:36 pm
I lost 60 LBS over the last year and a half. I gained 15 back over the holidays. Got renewed re committed and have lost 7 so far. Back to my goal i go!
rookier Feb 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Motivation and great advice.
xrobspencerx Feb 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Hi mobile nations!! Well fitness month for me was just feb until I was inspired by Kevin! He's always so fun and passionate about these things so I took it upon myself to get myself and 3 students (I own a mma gym) movin for fitness month!!! I'm down 8 pounds and the students are down from 4 to 9 pounds. Thanks from all of us here :-). But, like most mma gym owners in broke :-( Pllllllleeeeaaaassseeeeee hook me up with a z10 ! Pretty please ?? '
tbopling Feb 25, 2013 at 9:39 pm
I ran 10k for the first time in my life a couple of days ago! I use the timer/stopwatch feature on my BB to help with interval training.
P.s. when are we going to get a Crackberry Harlem Shake video?!
luke m Feb 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm
This week has given me some cool info and motivation about fitness.
Pixelsinthesky Feb 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm
Well, I lost some weight and started running :)!
con4n007 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Its good to lose some weight after christmas feast
bengalt9 Feb 25, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Well thats some good reason to lose weight !!!
obaquerizo Feb 25, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Perseverance, achieve your goals, and you can do it, thanks crackberry, lets get that z10 white phone
Kat0908 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:03 pm
I really enjoyed the Zen and Tech episode with guest star Daniel Rubino. Those were awesome sleeping tips and have improved my sleep! Thanks for that! :)
pepe68 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:08 pm
Well for me it's relaxtion and how it's important to take some time out in our crazy schedules!!
The wealth of information (with a little help from out TECH) goes a long way to remind us to we need to take care ourselves! Mind, Body & Soul!!
As much as I'm already a fitness buff, it was very buff to read about all the buff tech that can help achieve my buff goals. I'll most likely buy one of those buff Fitbit step readers and hope to see my buffness increase to new high buffs. Buff!
futureandroider Feb 25, 2013 at 10:13 pm
fitness month showed me how new technology can assist us in healthier choices
ajm135 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:14 pm
well i lost 10 pounds thanks to many of the suggestions and apps like runtastic and such. So this helping me to keep it up since it feels great
Tony_11 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:14 pm
I've started to adapt a mix of my Insanity workout with suggestions from an article of Jared from last year's fitness month that talked about the apps Endomondo and my fitness friends. I found my fitness friends very useful because I'm not allowed weights where I stay, so it is great to have handy workouts I can do when not in a gym setting.
therandomone Feb 25, 2013 at 10:20 pm
Fitness month has helped motivate me to get back in the habit of exercising more. I've lost and kept off 40 pounds since May of last year, and when the holidays came, I kinda fell out of the habit of working out regularly. Basically, it guilted me into doing what I know I should be doing already.
Lonestar Feb 25, 2013 at 10:23 pm
I've been watching the videos to take a break from all the BB10 content. oh wait who am i kidding there is no taking a break from BB10 its so addictive. Maybe i'll try this exercise thing to see if it makes me as happy as i believe a Z10 would.
phil9o Feb 25, 2013 at 10:29 pm
mobile nations motivated me to get back in the gym. Downloaded many apps on the ipad and Im working out every day since.
Xopher Feb 25, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Exercising in the morning boosts my energy and stamina throughout the day. I hope to continue throughout the spring!
owoseni1 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:36 pm
mobile nations fitness month jolted me out of a near death situation due to weight. thank you so much. i am now doing 30 minutes on my livestrong treadmill. but i must say that, it was not easy going from 5 minutes to 30 minutes 4 days a week. thank you so much.really appreciate what you are doing(changing lives for better)
GreyGhostRos Feb 25, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Well I have been trying to do the opposite.. Trying to put on some wait.. (I am almost underweight for my height)
But I did follow your videos and figured in generality it should be pretty similar right?
So started eating healthier, Working out a bit more (better use of free time), and going on runs in the evening.
Gained only 1 Kg as yet though :(
steenrock01 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Helped me to stay motivated and found new applications on how to improve my workouts Thanks!
komeilkarimi Feb 25, 2013 at 10:46 pm
I sat heavily on the couch with a bag of chips in hand and said to myself I will one day do this
eureb Feb 25, 2013 at 10:48 pm
I use Endomondo Pro to track my nightly walks with my dog
dwain77 Feb 25, 2013 at 10:50 pm
It's easier to work out with a friend helping to motivate you...this month Mobile Nations was that friend.
AtInsider Feb 25, 2013 at 10:51 pm
After taking about 3 months off, you motivated me to hit the gym sooner rather than later. Thanks,
fone_fanatic Feb 25, 2013 at 10:52 pm
I just moved in to a new place and while I've mostly been setting up, I do have a plan to start a daily work out.
bovcrx Feb 25, 2013 at 10:56 pm
I've kept it up from last year's fitness month and have lost 45lbs. I started by using my BB 9780 with Endomondo and am currently using the same app on a Note 2 until I get my Z10 from tmobile. I just need to see if Endomondo is ported to BB10.
tyguy829 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:02 pm
I have started getting up at 5:45 before school to go for a nice run. I can't get enough of the Endomodo app on my Gnex!
verymadworld1988 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Doing Yoga now! I can finally touch my toes again!
brandon_L Feb 25, 2013 at 11:16 pm
Well, with $400 I could probably find away to get in shape.
jackbcohen2 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:19 pm
I have lost weight, slept better, ate healthier and felt better all month. I've also lost 10 pounds! The contests helped motivate me and knowing that everyone else in the Mobile Nations community was participating made me want to as well. If I got the gift card, I would get a Nexus 4 to help me track runs with Zombies, Run! and track everything else with Fitocracy. Thanks so much Mobile Nations!!!!!!!
justflorin Feb 25, 2013 at 11:23 pm
i rested cuz i hurt my back....ive enjoyed the articles and as soon as my back stops hurting i plan on revisiting the multiple threads and do it on my own time, hopefully with a new tablet :-DDD
wer404 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:25 pm
I just started 2 weeks ago to being in a diet, working out and eating healthy but this makes me happy to know that I will get rewarded. I would like a Nexus 7 32gb and something that will hold it near me when I run. Thank you for this!!
Appogee Feb 25, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Loved the suggestions given, but I ended sticking to my Insanity workout and let me just say the cardio work is crazy.
elmit22 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:39 pm
been using sports tracker pro and runtastic pushups along with a reduced diet and i am 6 pounds lighter than at the beining of February thanks Crackberry its been a blast, now to keep it up
RevJar Feb 25, 2013 at 11:39 pm
With all the latest apps and tech out there, there shouldn't be any excuse for me to not use the treadmill in my basement. Plenty of stuff to listen to and apps to measure weight loss and exercise. Thanks Mobile Nations crew for kicking us into gear to get healthy.
randerson6 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:44 pm
I actually gained 5 pounds overeating and worrying about when I can get a Z10 in the US.
zdn1042 Feb 25, 2013 at 11:46 pm
It's all about discipline! Motivation, balance, and determination! Setting a goal!
mouseglider Feb 25, 2013 at 11:47 pm
Made me thing of how unfit I am, hope I can get my arse in gear and do the deed :-)
Fredy N Feb 25, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Help me see what other geeks are doing and keep up what i was already doing. :-)
redsandvb Feb 25, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Just a couch potato watchin' everyone else...
Kevin2314 Feb 26, 2013 at 12:00 am
with fitness month I've begun my training one again and have been going strong I've turned my body fat into muscle and have lost the facial great that made me feel the worst I'm confident and think I deserve a little reward.
Zach7 Feb 26, 2013 at 12:08 am
Started with fitness month last year, now I have kept off over 60lbs. Been using the apps to track all my food, water & exercise! Still going strong and appreciate the videos and reviews!
dannyd86 Feb 26, 2013 at 12:24 am
Fitness month came along on month 2 of p90x so I was well on my way to fitness. Its always nice to read/watch other people getting in shape though. The companionship is really motivating.
Rootbrian Feb 26, 2013 at 12:24 am
I have honestly been trying to finetune my sleep pattern. I haven't had much luck at all. I tried everything, even being a zombie, but that didn't do much. I need to bike more, but since the damn cold is killing my dreams of biking a great distance all the time, I haven't had much of a valid chance or reason. I need to get more with the flow the best I can.
G-SRT4 Feb 26, 2013 at 12:26 am
Started Insanity about 3 weeks ago. Its tough but I survived 3 WEEKS doing it every day! Improving my abilities every day! :-)
Cap_172R Feb 26, 2013 at 12:27 am
Can't go wrong with cardio... And a proper healthy diet!
jwburkhard Feb 26, 2013 at 12:28 am
Fitness month saw my wife doing 10 miles on the treadmill while I worked myself into exhaustion (not her fault, demanding clients). Maybe next month *le sigh*
_iL33t_ Feb 26, 2013 at 12:46 am
i use my phablet during all my workouts, gyms have some of the most awful playlists and tracks that do not help with maintaining concentration while working out. i've maintained my weight, but have converted a lot, and i mean A LOT of fat into muscle. i look and above all FEEL GREAT! thanx for the all the inspirations to keep me motivated!
BCMike Feb 26, 2013 at 12:57 am
Im convinced to stay with OS7.1 and my 9900 until Endo or realy good repalcements show up for that POS data hog OS10 BS
Purge_GT Feb 26, 2013 at 1:05 am
I work out three-to-five days a week, and I push weights, do some cardio and plyometrics. It doesn't cause any weight loss though - food has always been the big thing.
Read Gary Taubes "Why we get fat" or better yet, Good Calories, Bad Calories if you're looking for weight loss and why the SAD diet doesn't work.
That being said - I use my phone constantly for music while I work out - and I'd love to have a new phone.
Seeing these articles occasionally reminds me of my goals, and I push a little harder.
maine lwyr Feb 26, 2013 at 1:14 am
I got motivated to get out and enjoy the fresh air. The days are getting longer and spring can't arrive too soon. I would purchase a BB 10 to enhance my workouts
Maine Lwyr
chaosdivine Feb 26, 2013 at 1:15 am
What did I get out of it? Uh, that I need to put down the slice of pizza and get off my ass more and onto the treadmill Endomondo style.
danno.scu Feb 26, 2013 at 1:24 am
All these fitness posts during mobile fitness month have really made me think about living a healthier life to be a better example for my son. With all these apps that are out there I can really get excited about living healthy. Hopefully that excitement will rub off on my son as he gets older.
L33tBrownGuy Feb 26, 2013 at 1:28 am
I've been using the fitness apps for a while and they've helped me increase my cardio and endurance for basketball can't wait for AAU props to you crackberry
stefan222 Feb 26, 2013 at 1:29 am
Lost 3 pounds in February. There was a lot of snow, so I exchanged running with cross country skiing. And (as usual) I used my app to watch my calorie intake: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.digitalcure.ccnf.app (I will release the app for BlackBerry in spring...)
Jimmy Tian Feb 26, 2013 at 1:30 am
I work five days a week, and I have one football game a week.
And, I also have some cardio at home , usually after supper. About 1 - 1.5 hour.
I need to lose my weight, and be a strong man!!!
david.ao Feb 26, 2013 at 1:32 am
It came just in time! im on college vacation right now and i planed on exercising a bit this month so when i saw this on mobilenations it really helped me keep motivated!!!
wazzugrad Feb 26, 2013 at 1:50 am
It helped me keep on track with my fitness goals, and allowed me to make sure I didn't waste any valuable family time.
I changed absolutely nothing, but it's nice to see others staying active! Perhaps an Xbox with Kinect would get me moving more while at home.
jimmykwok91 Feb 26, 2013 at 2:26 am
I've been inspired to find a balance between my study time and exercise time. As a student, I always study hard to get good grade all the time, that's why I am lack of exercise. I will plan regular exercise throughout the year while still maintaining the balance between it and my academic life.
miczroberts Feb 26, 2013 at 2:32 am
i learned how to balance sleep, relaxation and of course exercise. i'm looking forward in continuing the progress i made in losing weight!
makaveli86 Feb 26, 2013 at 2:42 am
For a lot of us who keep up with current tech news and reviews and stuff it involves a lot of time on the computer and reading. Fitness and health usually got put on the back burner personally so Fitness month helped give ideas and insight and motivation to get back into it :)
cletis Feb 26, 2013 at 3:06 am
So I just need to leave a response telling y'all what I got out of fitness month? Okay; here it is: Nothing. Now I can win a wii?
PiotrJot Feb 26, 2013 at 3:25 am
Motivation to finally start taking care of myself and get better some regular workout!
harsh_padia Feb 26, 2013 at 3:30 am
First of all, a big thanks to Mobile Nations for running Mobile Nations Fitness Month !
I have managed to strike a balance between my academic and social life. I spend time with my friends without worrying about the impact it will have on my studies, as I complete my studies first.
I have also been inspired to exercise more regularly, eat the right foods and, to sleep early to keep my mind, body and soul balanced.
Keep up the good work ! :)
selm90 Feb 26, 2013 at 3:32 am
Would give up the 400$ prize for a date with Gorgeous Gorgia and good healthy life...
ninjatertle Feb 26, 2013 at 3:42 am
I've learned to incorporate a workout routine into my daily schedule!
uzmarvel Feb 26, 2013 at 3:49 am
me, I love fitness and crackberry.
Michopo Feb 26, 2013 at 4:01 am
Its been encouraging to learn about what other people have been doing to archive their fitness goals, im trying to incorporate some of their ideas into my routine, getting those recipes down and generally making better health choices!
soumian Feb 26, 2013 at 4:21 am
I'm planning on taking box training/fitness classes to keep this thing going!!
Kevin Widjaja Feb 26, 2013 at 4:52 am
My "balance" achievement this month is more towards balancing my emotion and treatment towards my mother and my wife. Both women had driven me crazy with their own childish and attention-getting attitude. I had achieved the ability to be more ignorant and enjoy what is essentially important to me. The rest of the "bla bla bla" finally managed to be filtered out automatically. This, I would say, is a very important balancing, which eventually improved my mental health.
tigerhoodz06 Feb 26, 2013 at 4:53 am
I learned some new apps and ways to stay on top of my workouts.
Fairclough Feb 26, 2013 at 5:02 am
Great! I needed something to kick start my fitness and re joining rowing. At 17 I lost to the gold medalist this year by 1.5 seconds in the u/23 so this fitness thing has inspired me to retrain but now with the medalist as he was one of my brothers former team members. I have started running with my sister on weekends (she has dropped 20kg), running to my sessions were i coach 14 year olds which is about 10km when i can, cycling to uni about another 20km every day, going rowing 5-6 mornings a week and when I have breaks a long ride.
IT has made me manage my sleep, i approximately get 8ish hours always told never less and if you cant just rest your eyes at you will be 95% of your sleep. So i go to bed 8:30ish - 9 and wake up about 5am for training. If I can I will have a nanna nap during the day.
As for food, I have cut a lot of junk out my system, big breakies after training porridge / cereal but I do have a few treats as my coach says since i dropped for 79kg to 71.8-73 (changes) and I am a light weight (72.5kg and below) I should keep my eating habbits right up so i don't go too light into the 60s.
In winter thanks to you kick starting my plan my coaches and former coachs at my old school i coach at have created to bulk me up muscle wise in winter. I am 2 weeks into rowing but a month or two into my general fitness which this comp made me not give up on. They say it takes a month to create a fitness habbit and you guys have helped me. So thank-you from Tom Fairclough
Troubling_Paradise Feb 26, 2013 at 5:07 am
Well, I got tips on how to keep that exercise routine going. Mine usually just last for a week.
Thanks Fitness month!!
reevester Feb 26, 2013 at 5:35 am
I use RunTastic Pro on my Nexus 4 while using my tablet (iPAD 2) for entertaining myself (and diverting my mind from the stats screen on the treadmill) while walking/jogging!!
hmmkot Feb 26, 2013 at 6:20 am
stil one for me :)
Great tips on motivation and keeping fit. Great Work,
prcntg Feb 26, 2013 at 6:53 am
Good to see how everyone else is doing it. Both basics and tips/gadgets.
iseeblackberry Feb 26, 2013 at 7:08 am
Fitness month was very informative. I was made more aware on how I abuse my sleep...a habit which I am going to break
... Thanks Mobile Nations!!
Would love an iPad Mini as a personal trainer at home or at the gym!!!
arkaroola Feb 26, 2013 at 7:18 am
Fitness month guilted me into exercising (a good thing) and made me pay attention to the my sleep patterns on my jawbone up.
toosweetnitemare Feb 26, 2013 at 7:45 am
my only motivation is the hope of winning a z10. keep my going! pick me!
dmedesha Feb 26, 2013 at 8:20 am
I've got sore legs, new bruises, lost two pounds, fell off my bar stool last night. But, hey, can always use a new device. Thanks!
fleetfoot Feb 26, 2013 at 8:40 am
I am exercising six days a week for 35 minutes starting at the beginning of January. I am tracking my workouts with endomondo pro and tracking my calorie intake with myfitnesspal. Having the tracking software on my phone has helped with motivation. I feel stronger and more alert. I sleep better.
Prince_Poppycock Feb 26, 2013 at 8:56 am
It's always good to have some extra tips when you've hit an exercise plateau.
rhenford Feb 26, 2013 at 9:00 am
I got a fitbit based on a review I saw here and made a change in my diet. I'm eating less meat now. I've gone from 96 kilos down to 92. I'm happy and I think I will continue watching what I eat and what I do going forward.
clarksandholtz Feb 26, 2013 at 9:01 am
It was a good excuse to get myself to work out again!
Callum Fraser Feb 26, 2013 at 9:07 am
Fitbit one FTW. loving it even though it was ran over by a car.
Would get a blackberry Q10 when they come out, looks awesome.
GeekGie Feb 26, 2013 at 9:16 am
Through all the apps and workout recommendations, as well as just living a healthier lifestyle mostly I've been motivated to get into the gym more and actually push myself. As for the future, it'll be a little more difficult but I plan on keeping up my gym time as much as possibly during my deployment.
spiderpimp924 Feb 26, 2013 at 9:23 am
I started working out for my new year's resolution. That lasted about 3 weeks. Fitness Month got me removitated. I've lost 8 lbs this month!
It helped me to keep motivated
landjo77 Feb 26, 2013 at 9:29 am
Your "Fitness Month" helped get me out of the holiday slump and back into my regular exercise routines. Thank you for this!!
abc1111 Feb 26, 2013 at 9:33 am
The Fitness month made me think about my health. I should be eating well, should have a good sleeping habit and, of course, be doing exercise regularly. I really should start soon. :D
knowledge_6 Feb 26, 2013 at 9:54 am
Fitness Month came at a good time for me!
I have a 15 month old Son and as a new parent in the last year I have had very little time to do any sort of physical activity let alone work out.. Before parenthood my wife and I would go play volleyball together, i would play hockey at least twice a week and probably hit the Gym 1 to 2 times a week. Since parenthood i am lucky if i can play hockey even once a week.
In the Month of December I got really Sick and it required me to have surgery and in bed rest for 4 weeks.. During this time it REALLY HIT ME HARD that i really need to make an effort with my wife to be healthy for our Son and future kids.. I don't want to be that Dad that can;t run around with my kids and be sick too early in my life to not be able to enjoy camping, hiking, hockey, etc etc... I want to be able to help my kids experience the most out of life away from sitting in front of a computer and chat on Facebook or playing video games (although there will be plenty of video gaming, there has to be a good BALANCE).
Fitness month has helped me actually get up and sign up for Hockey again, and helping watching the baby while my wife goes to work out and vice versa. We have changed our diets because our Son is starting to eat what we eat.. and we don't want him eating junk food all the time.
So Thanks Fitness Month for helping me realize that it's important to stay healthy and fit even with a busy schedule!
Koolthug Feb 26, 2013 at 9:59 am
I always exercise but it is also reassuring to know that there are folks who take their health seriously. I've learnt a few tips from mobile nations that I plan on sharing with others as well as putting them in practise.
roelsamson20 Feb 26, 2013 at 10:00 am
You Learn Everything From Fitness, Foods that are Fatty and High-Calories, Healthy Diet, Improve your Healthy LifeStyles! What More Can you ask For!!! ^_^
jordanfernandes Feb 26, 2013 at 10:19 am
i dont use any apps to track my progress but i give all these insights to my mom and dad. well im really skinny so i just eat all i can to put some meat on them bones. But my dad used to over eat and now i told him how to go about with it and explained all the details about how it takes 20 min for the brain to tell us that our stomach is full. i also take them with me for a morning walk and i take my dog along as well. Feb fitness month was really great and gave me alot of info which i really didnt know. I am going to keep me and my family fit and healthy from now on :)
TripNFry Feb 26, 2013 at 10:34 am
Thanks, Fitness month helped distract me from the wait for a blackberry Z10!
TheStrider Feb 26, 2013 at 10:37 am
Still leaning on my Endomondo for my fitness runs. Hoping they port to BB10 soon!
yairc123 Feb 26, 2013 at 10:42 am
changed my life
the tree Feb 26, 2013 at 10:42 am
Talking about balance for the end of fitness month...
I balance a lot, a full time job working 50 hours a week, a second job working 30 hours a week, a wife to keep happy, and an active 4 year old that has soccer, tball, school, and play dates to organize.
on top of that I am training for the Chicago marathon, and after losing 160lbs I am lifting and running my way to be an inspirational role model for all the people who want to lose the weight and look good but keep thinking whatever they see on TV or hear on the radio is the newest fad. The diet industry is a vicious cycle and a horrible marketing monster that preys on the fact that they KNOW you will fail.
eat better, lift weights, do some cardio each week, and stop sitting on the couch.
I say this to a lot of people, I don't know who said it first, but I say it a lot.
There are more places on this planet that you have NOT seen than you have seen, go out, live your adventure, have purpose, win your race, see your sight...it's never too late to start living.
I would get an Iphone5, because it would help simplify my life with my wife/daughter/schedule for training/work/running
use endomodo, bodybot, google music, podcaster, music, HR monitor, nike run, and nike fuel if I had an Iphone(no android app)
jrlong Feb 26, 2013 at 11:02 am
Georgia, you're so friggin' hot. YOU are my motivation to keep it up at the gym! Wait, can I say that?
stewart_don Feb 26, 2013 at 11:07 am
I love me some Endomondo (which I discovered last year during your fitness month). I've been using it regularly for the last year. I hope that counts.
nmonbb Feb 26, 2013 at 11:34 am
Hello! Fairly new to this wonderful place...loving it, learning a lot and getting inspired. Thank you!!
mestam Feb 26, 2013 at 11:34 am
well I wouldn't mind winning this contest at all :)
srg_2004 Feb 26, 2013 at 11:35 am
I promise I will restart running
bp3dots Feb 26, 2013 at 11:50 am
I got inspired seeing regular people get excited about fitness!
Singh7 Feb 26, 2013 at 12:09 pm
I started going to the gym 5 days a week again! Still have to look into the fitness apps. Thanks Crackberry and Mobile Nations!
neg0sheate Feb 26, 2013 at 12:34 pm
I gained some nice tips from listening to the weekly Zen and Tech podcasts with Rene, Georgia, and guests. I especially enjoyed the episode with CrackBerry Kevin and the exercise tips
suraj.das Feb 26, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Fitness month is awesome! From the apps you guys have suggested.. I selected 6 week training and my god! My chest has increased by 3 inches! Now no one calls me a skeleton! Thanks you guys :) THANK YOU MOBILE NATIONS!
hankwatt Feb 26, 2013 at 12:43 pm
I don't mean to brag and I dont mean to boast...j/k but the awareness was very helpful knowing I had my mobile community getting fit at the same time I am.
Steps I'v taken to drop 20 lbs in 26 days (from 235 to 215 and counting!):
#1) Watch "Forks Over Knives" and "Vegucated" on Netflix (mobile)
#2) Go Peskatarian, Take Corella (anti-mercury) with your salmon or albacore! $4 per half pound at the salad bar in your grocery store. Also the Chipolte veggie bowl is $6.82. I did zero exercise in my first week.
#3) Buy the armband for your mobile and use Map my Run/Ride and Zombies, Run!
#4) Sideload P90X on your phone and use it during your lunch break. You need a towel and a yoga mat.
#5) Enjoy the compliments that come with your new lifestyle!
batrad Feb 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm
need to get in shape.. any motivation will help
jhtechservices Feb 26, 2013 at 12:48 pm
I had so much fun with fitness month, it was inspiring to see how my devices can be used with fitness. Thanks to your advice, I am no longer bored on the treadmill!
southnam Feb 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm
I was reminded how Lazy I am personally. Even with all the apps and tools available it really starts with the self wanting to improve. The tools are great help though.
deejayburnout Feb 26, 2013 at 1:03 pm
lost over half a stone this month and all because i can load up my Blackberry devices with vids and shoot interviews and just jog or cycle away with out getting bored.
Keeps me keeping on.
Cheers Mobile Nations.....
Remembering to eat well while overworking so that I do not lose weight (that is also a problem).
talking2u Feb 26, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I've lost 25 lbs in the past 3months... Aim is to hit 50 by the end of year. This contest would help me reach that goal!
Bcloutier Feb 26, 2013 at 1:15 pm
It's reminded me that I need to keep fit during university. With lots of classes and work I don't have much free time, but Fitness Month has kept keeping in shape on my mind. I haven't lost any weight, because at 19 years old and my size, I don't need to, but I have maintained my weight and fitness.
i_arpit Feb 26, 2013 at 1:29 pm
It is due to all the fitness tips I got....that I was so impressed I made an account here...now I am a glad member :)
Thank you Mobile Nations Fitness Month for changing my wrong habits and helping me adopt new healthy habits :)
shultsy75 Feb 26, 2013 at 1:32 pm
I have lost 10 pounds working out with Insanity paired with a low carb diet. I am also using the "FATCALC" app to track my body composition!
IslandGuy Feb 26, 2013 at 1:48 pm
All my life I have been one of those guys that are anything and any amount but still stayed in shape. All that changed when I hit the big 40 and since then I have had to watch my diet. Your advice summed it up all in one word; Balance. I was not the very physical type but now I exercise a little, watch what I eat, and don't party as hard as I use too. Everything in moderation.
cloakinghalk Feb 26, 2013 at 1:55 pm
I have been able to fit a workout routine into my schedule. Im also eating better and tracking calories with a fitness app. Im going to continue to work out and limit the amount of alcohol I consume.
bb39user Feb 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Thanks for the inspiration!
Pamela Thomas Feb 26, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Definitely learned some new techniques for mind body awareness. I'm using a couple of yoga apps as well as NIKE+ which is great. Motivation and consistency we all need support there!!
isma_mail Feb 26, 2013 at 2:22 pm
I have remembered how important is to do exercise. Mens sana in corpore sano ;)
houshinto#IM Feb 26, 2013 at 2:32 pm
After the merry-gorge-round that is the winter/holiday season, (Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years) I was a real tubb-ster. But throughout fitness month I've been diligent in maintaining a solid workout regimen in addition to proper meals/portion control. Before participating in Mobile Fitness Month I didn't realize how much you could integrate technology into your routine. It made it fun and something I now look forward to.
Even though the month is over I'm going to continue this healthy lifestyle and make myself even better. 20lbs down, so far, and I've been in the best shape in years!
Thank you Mobile Nations!
feraask Feb 26, 2013 at 2:33 pm
I just liked learning about all the different apps that I hadn't even heard of yet to help me track and improve my workouts! :)
satellite1203 Feb 26, 2013 at 3:01 pm
Well-Being-The holistic approach(Health, Career, Financial, Social, and ............). for me it's the device of my dreams(W.I.N.)
stevedee Feb 26, 2013 at 3:33 pm
As a type-2 diabetic, I have been enthusiasticaly using some of the blood glucose/diet tracking apps to better manage my lifestyle.
ChillFactorz Feb 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm
I took this month as an opportunity to start my training for a triathlon later this year. so gonna rock this thing, just need more cycle training, good thing I have an app for that.
After the holidays I need all the inspiration and motivation to get in shape again :)
Xin9900 Feb 26, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Want to win it!
Ricky Babalu Feb 26, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Time to start living healthy!!
canuck_67 Feb 26, 2013 at 5:26 pm
my arse hurts......
Jobook1 Feb 26, 2013 at 5:38 pm
you guys have kept me pumped during this crazy month of sports!!! I laterally have sport 5 to 6 times a week! Somehow I still manage to make my way to mobile nations????
Blacberry by choice!
ody360 Feb 26, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Motivation to keep working for set target!
Bold9930trooper Feb 26, 2013 at 7:11 pm
I find new apps to keep me motivated. I listen to music when hiking up a mountain whos trail is 5 miles long. Its a great time to focus on what i need to do for the day and week.
A big thanks to CrackBerry.
steve1436 Feb 26, 2013 at 7:21 pm
I love kicking my own butt when I run or cycle up some hills. My BlackBerry music keeps me going while I'm in pain.
scabbard Feb 26, 2013 at 7:27 pm
Yes I did what I do every "fitness month". At there and wished I had time for this.
kittysheroars Feb 26, 2013 at 7:28 pm
BlackBerry helps me research awesome yoga poses
hulickr Feb 26, 2013 at 7:48 pm
It's been great to see practical tips to help us use our tech for our personal health.
Thanks for all the tips and comments.
facedown41 Feb 26, 2013 at 7:58 pm
No concrete accomplishments but I'm definitely better prepared for basic training next month.
jmalloch Feb 26, 2013 at 8:08 pm
I have learned to use my tech to be able to workout at home and spend more time with my family.


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