tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7900804059044509276..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Jimmy Couldn't Jump At All Before He Got These ShoesDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83782606045198872972010-07-19T14:22:31.122-04:002010-07-19T14:22:31.122-04:00I also love the FitFlops that I have. They have ki...I also love the FitFlops that I have. They have kind of a wobble board in the middle, to make you use your core muscles more. I didn't think I would like them, but I love them! I felt the burn in my butt and thighs within two days.<br />I also have MBT shoes that I bought a few years ago, that are like the Skechers but WAY more expensive, and I am wearing Earth Shoe sandals right now.Reginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46279747183768804272010-07-12T10:43:27.981-04:002010-07-12T10:43:27.981-04:00I have Skechers Shape-Ups and I love them! I don&#...I have Skechers Shape-Ups and I love them! I don't care if they make me look like a dork (really? What does a "dork" look like?). I work daily, standing on cement floors, and they are like standing on marshmallows. I have a bad back, and they have really eased the stress and strain. I'm keepin' 'em. A co-worker says I only wear them because they make me taller. So? I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55797413867453930182010-07-10T00:14:11.535-04:002010-07-10T00:14:11.535-04:00I've been contemplating getting those shoes, s...I've been contemplating getting those shoes, so I'm glad you tried them out for me. I have the Sketchers Tone-Ups (flip-flops) and they've become my favorite flip-flop - SUPER COMFY!!! I also feel my posture is better when I'm wearing my Tone-Ups and standing (I slouch when I sit on the couch w/ my laptop). They do look dork-ish, but if they work.... My daughter is more fit Megnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80940353007298272932010-07-09T14:52:09.244-04:002010-07-09T14:52:09.244-04:00You got demoted to dork because of the shoes?You got demoted to dork because of the shoes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10887959838865777352010-07-09T13:28:06.696-04:002010-07-09T13:28:06.696-04:00Okay just found your blog and am laughing myself s...Okay just found your blog and am laughing myself silly right now, because I JUST got these things last week. I will tell you one thing- I'm in relatively good shape and walk a lot... but after wearing these shoes for a short, light 30 minute walk in which I broke only a light sweat, my butt was sore in places I didn't know should be sore. Apparently there are muscles in there! Who knewLemonade Makin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404173701815078504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13754085886020739692010-07-09T11:50:12.927-04:002010-07-09T11:50:12.927-04:00Hi Dawn, I get my exercise dailey. I run to the fr...Hi Dawn, I get my exercise dailey. I run to the frige and back to the couch during comercials. I don't think those shoes would help me :) Kristine in Michigan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1840595575332541172010-07-09T01:48:38.365-04:002010-07-09T01:48:38.365-04:00Thanks for putting a smile on my face. :) I was ...Thanks for putting a smile on my face. :) I was happy to have stumbled upon your blog via google search engine. I recently started blogging and am excited to get connected with other bloggers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176803870613147356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28600714298402961892010-07-08T21:37:49.732-04:002010-07-08T21:37:49.732-04:00Thanks for my evening chuckle! I just happened upo...Thanks for my evening chuckle! I just happened upon your web site and find your writing hilarious. I recently had considered purchasing a pair of the sketchers....your sand comment basically sewed it up for me. When I go to the beach I walk on the road every morning for an hour and THEN go to the beach...no sand walking for me=no sketchers:)ZippyChix4http://www.zippychix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12372731819822287782010-07-08T19:51:16.623-04:002010-07-08T19:51:16.623-04:00I have a pair that I wear to work. I LOVE them, I ...I have a pair that I wear to work. I LOVE them, I grew up walking on the beach so it's not that big a deal to me to walk in them. I havent seen any down side to them other then the "look" of them lol. I can say my legs and thighs and rear look better than they have in YEARS and I have 3 kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23767016809560241162010-07-08T19:48:52.309-04:002010-07-08T19:48:52.309-04:00I can relate! My 10 year old daughter is in so mu...I can relate! My 10 year old daughter is in so much better shape than I ever was. It is awful. We took a family Kickboxing Class together and it wasn't pretty. She skipped out the door after the class and I had to crawl out. She wanted to know what was wrong? At least you are making an effort, though! The Shape-ups I have mixed feelings about, but at least you are a dork who is Making It Work Momhttp://Makingitworkmom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71851203358849920602010-07-08T19:44:27.541-04:002010-07-08T19:44:27.541-04:00"I'm doin' the best I can!!!!" ;..."I'm doin' the best I can!!!!" ;o) <br /><br />Donna in PA :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5793170088652386912010-07-08T17:55:37.446-04:002010-07-08T17:55:37.446-04:00Ha funny!!
You could always walk to the nearest S...Ha funny!!<br /><br />You could always walk to the nearest Starbucks (unless that's next door), treat yourself to a treat and walk back. Oh wait, that would defeat the purpose of trying to lose weight. Oh well, order the skim milk, low sugar, whatever version. At least you'll enjoy your walk.HRH Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192603416830501225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80113247004577821472010-07-08T17:45:41.692-04:002010-07-08T17:45:41.692-04:00Hey! You guys can't call her a dork! You tell ...Hey! You guys can't call her a dork! You tell 'em, Dork... I mean DAWN! Good to be back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574796021187762369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65615579517525827672010-07-08T17:36:17.726-04:002010-07-08T17:36:17.726-04:00... dork. :)... dork. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986167130467258392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28509997570613705092010-07-08T17:36:17.727-04:002010-07-08T17:36:17.727-04:00WoW! This really was a great post. *Ahem* I mean...WoW! This really was a great post. *Ahem* I mean, not that I'm surprised. But I did laugh out loud a few times. (And not that stupid little lol. I'm talking the big LOL kinda laugh.)<br /><br />Anyway, good stuff. And nice shoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986167130467258392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88036428728094779802010-07-08T16:48:40.219-04:002010-07-08T16:48:40.219-04:00Hilarious!!!Hilarious!!!Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502158680502795555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56347915379127653672010-07-08T13:56:51.093-04:002010-07-08T13:56:51.093-04:00You know...I've never really read comments bef...You know...I've never really read comments before, figured they were yours and I didn't really have much right to. But I thought I'd just scan through these and now I can see why you have some snarky comments on Sundays. You really can't even buy a pair of shoes without someone telling you what a big mistake you made. Not only are they expensive and worthless, but you're goingDeelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57113625307986626752010-07-08T13:13:58.715-04:002010-07-08T13:13:58.715-04:00The tv had a blurb about these shoes the other nig...The tv had a blurb about these shoes the other night-- the guy said that they will not make a difference on how you look- the actual walking/exercising will do that. The price on these shoes is crazy--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72833731401329025542010-07-08T13:13:58.716-04:002010-07-08T13:13:58.716-04:00Just an FYI. Not sure if the same is true with the...Just an FYI. Not sure if the same is true with the Sketchers but my sister-in-law had the Reeboks similar to these and she now has to have foot surgery! Apparently this is a big problem for a lot of people who wear shoes like these. You may want to check into it a little before getting a lot of use out of them and then needing surgery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50068547759295048982010-07-08T10:54:18.873-04:002010-07-08T10:54:18.873-04:00I have to tell you this, because I think you will ...I have to tell you this, because I think you will find it funny. You have kids and it sounds like your boys and my boys would get along pretty good.<br /><br />A couple months ago, my kids were all hanging out in the living room, arguing or playing, I don't remember. I just remember that my 16 year old daughter called my 7 year old son a "dork" and his candid automatic response Den Momma Extraordinairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10954556969851151776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85607439994742906482010-07-08T10:39:19.174-04:002010-07-08T10:39:19.174-04:00Generally when I trip, it's because a child de...Generally when I trip, it's because a child decided that jumping directly in my path was a great idea. but I've been know to trip over perfectly flat surfaces as well. <br />hmmm..If the shoes make you feel as though you are walking in sand, can you just pretend that you are strolling along the beach? I think that I need to try that.SandyAnnDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02590447788967563338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25095966356403779682010-07-08T10:11:36.004-04:002010-07-08T10:11:36.004-04:00We the People would like before and after shots of...We the People would like before and after shots of your derriere. :) Actually I just wanted to see how brave you are....brave enough to post pics of your butt?!?! LOL!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91660727438503329642010-07-08T10:02:31.332-04:002010-07-08T10:02:31.332-04:00ROFL! Thats funny! I've always wanted a pair...ROFL! Thats funny! I've always wanted a pair of those shoes...keep us posted to tell us if they really work. Am considering buying them for my 39(UGH) birthday.Carrie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17668187867562113090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88695826297781867152010-07-08T10:02:31.333-04:002010-07-08T10:02:31.333-04:00I tried those shoes in the store and immediately t...I tried those shoes in the store and immediately thought, "These shoes are awful!" I thought it was just me until my daughter put on a pair and agreed. Remember Earth Shoes? That's what they felt like to me. Don't give up walking!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936788076730528212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82847357551011299872010-07-08T09:56:46.435-04:002010-07-08T09:56:46.435-04:00Aww - I would walk with you, and you would look li...Aww - I would walk with you, and you would look like a tri-athlete next to me! ;0)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966595904025968778noreply@blogger.com