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I’ve started standing rather than sitting at my desk by setting my laptop on a stool. This isn’t necessarily exercise, but I noticed my posture was better and different muscles were used. I hope I can keep it up.
My scheduled weigh-in is the end of this month. Don't feel any lighter or clothes any looser. I'd better watch my food consumption.
JuliaRose - I tried the Zumba exercise and discovered that I liked it. Will include Zumba couple times a week into my routine.
The best way to measure weight loss is with a measuring tape,(waist,hips,thighs,chest,arms) It is more concise than a scale or even our clothes. And most gain weight before they lose it, when they begin exercising. But don't be discouraged by any means. It is all about feeling better. Being healthier. Right ?
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Now this also eliminates excitement of monthly weigh ins that you can see a good drop. But this helps me.
And remember muscle weighs more than fat. So you will see an increase at times while your body is adjusting.
Ok thats all
Wishing you all the best. Hope everyone is feeling better as well.
So keep breathing out, but don't forget to breath in :)
And now you can view he bathroom as your friend.
Last night I did 50 situps in bed. It's easier than doing it on the hard floor. But it used to tire me out after just 20 or 30. Now I can do 50 continuously. So I know I am improving.
That is great that your endurance is building up. Keep it up soon you will be to 100.
It is easier to do them on a bed, more comfortable anyway. I am proud of you, you are doing great.
High five to you.
JuliaRose, smeshque, anyone exercised today?
Sendhelp, cwillie?
Countrymouse?
Anyone?
Don't be too hard on yourself if you are not feeling up to exercise.
I got in some sit ups today, and my biking.
Got to keep going! Don't give up.
Yes, muscle weighs more than fat, so it can be frustrating at first for those trying to lose weight. My aim is to gain muscle and loosen up my joints. And, I can feel the difference! My quads are still a bit sore today, and I’m feeling more mobile. Yay!
PolarBear, take care of yourself!
Plus I suffer from insomnia. So lots of time at night to accomplish things.
That’s great. Any pearls you could share with us?
Another tip is to have small goals each week. Like, this week I'll drink more water. Or do 10 min of walking in the morning etc.
I found a nice YouTube website with easy ballet! It’s called Lazy Dancer. I did 20 minutes today.
PS. I got stickers to put in my day calendar on days I work out. They’re sparkling smilie faces!
So today a whole new week starts for me, next Saturday I will see a decrease change (I hope!), and as far as exercising I have gone religiously except for Thursday because I had errands to run. So I don’t feel guilty in that department. Actually I have increased my cardio time from 35 minutes on the elliptical and between 10 to 15 minutes on the stationary bike, to 20 on the bike. So I’m doing about 55 minutes of cardio plus some weights and abs I try to do daily. I have a LONG way to go to get in the shape I want, but I will get there! right? Yes! (Positive thinking is what we all need! Sometimes all we have when the will is lacking! Lol)
Good luck exercising partners! I feel much better after confessing my rice pudding affair 😆🍚
When the Aging Parent Sh*t hit the fan (with a side order of escalating in-law insanity), I willfully and head-on abandoned my serious fitness routine — and serious fitness! — in favor of caregiving, stress-eating, moping and inner rage.
And what felt like the world’s longest estate process.
Took way too long to feel human again. Now that I do, I am not interested in a lot of my former active routines. Hmpf!
That rattled me a bit. Just what I needed — one more thing to mourn. 😐
So. Easing into new routines. Been pretty faithful to a nearby yoga studio. I also squeeze in some Pilates.
Next up: I will add body-weight exercises.
I’m more nutrition-focused than I used to be (even at my old peak fitness). Someday my blood pressure will thank me. I hope!
Joined a health support group at work. Something I never would have done in the past. But the new me needs new tricks.
Here’s to more.
And.....counting the minutes until Daylight Savings Time. The longer days are such a boost. BRING IT.
I have been faithful with doing squats everyday, and today when I went on a brisk walk with an incline, I really felt some more power in my step. Didn't feel so tired going up the hill.
Progress! Keep going, everyone!
I agree that setting goal helps, My goal for this week is do 5 minutes of hand weight exercise M,W, and F. Do 2 sets of 5 push ups T,TH, and S, in addition to my usual 5-10 minutes daily exercise.
What's your goal this week?
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