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I tried, I really tried.
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Plus life post menopause just requires fewer calories - I've never been one of those women who limit their daily intake to ridiculously low levels because I never needed to be. Now if I go by my fitbit at my height, age and activity level I'm generally burning under 2000 calories per day, and unless I completely cut out every.good.thing. it's really hard to consistently limit myself to that.
I have some explanations which may or may not apply to you.
Not all calories are the same. Calories from protein sources help the body lose weight. OTOH, calories from carbs will do the opposite. I always feel bloated when my meal is mostly carbs, but feel good when it has more protein and little carbs.
Calories consumed at 8 am are different from calories consumed at 8 pm. Eating the same amount of calories later in the day tend to cause weight gain. I did this experience and it was true for me.
Decreasing the calorie intake over time will cause the body to adjust and use less energy (lower metabolism), so when we start eating more calories, we will gain weight. Yup, this has been proven again and again for most of us. We diet, lose weight and go back to eating like before then we gain everything back.
If your Fitbit is making you feel like a slacker, take it off!
You are not a slacker!
It is common for the human body to add weight as we age.
If you eat the same over the years, you will gain.
You might need to eat more to get the nutrition you need to do those 10,000 steps. Change to green things, change the way you cook things, drink green stuff, etc. I think you already know.
Somebody who eats healthy should start a green things thread to encourage us all.
So now I feel like a slacker if I "only" get 10,000 steps a day.
There are many original threads ongoing years after the OP has left.
Her husband passed in Dec. 2020 and I don't think this courageous
caregiver is coming back right now. I did not know her.
It is a bright sunny day here in SoCal, 78 degrees. I know it is snowing in parts of the country, but wonder how others are exercising, getting in their 10,000,
20,000, or 30,000 steps on Fitbit, returning to the gym in their area, even swimming. Or just staying sane by getting out and exercising?
I have just made a future plan to go to a park, stand before a basketball hoop, and make 5 baskets in a row. I will let you know when I have worked up to ten consecutive baskets. I know that I am a light weight slacker when it comes to exercise, but how are you doing?
Let's keep this thread going and make Julia Rose proud!
Hello, good Saturday morning!
I signed myself up at a local gym. It's the pool that I want to use. So, I've been going there for 2 weeks, 3 times each week. My lower back pain is getting much better. Once I'm in the pool, I like it, but getting to the gym takes some self discipline. I hope to stick with it for at least a year since I already paid the annual fee.
pound pavement not people - have to take care of yourself to be worth anything to anyone else
my goal- be alive and healthy - and run a few times a week
what works for me - honestly i am pretty social....so...have you considered an online exercise platform - pre-pandemic my favorite time of the day was my 0h dark 30 (5:30am) group workouts at the gym...well those days are gone and i so missed my breakfast club.
so...i got the peloton app, just on my phone but totally fell for the community - they have a facebook group and it was just so inspiring reading everyone's optimistic (mostly) stories and seeing support for each other.
any others out there would love to follow - my handle - yep -MOXYRunner
Snoopy - smart move!
SnoopyLove,
The thing about Oldies is, in my opinion, not what is Old today, but what was an Oldie when we were teenagers.
Here is an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHTUKcniD2U
Really, really oldies!
Older than old:
Whole Lot of Shakin Goin On
Wake Up Little Suzie
All Shook Up
At The Hop
Peggy Sue
Jailhouse Rock
I'm so young and you're so old, Diana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDV7ey4mX1Q
Keep exercising, everybody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRUE0aAI5o8
Many many years ago, at a cardiologist check-up, the doc said I need to get some stamina.
Never could, and I am here to say, the downward spiral was fast, very fast in 2020.
Going to try the dancing in the kitchen to oldies 3 times a week.
Glad that the exercise buddies are starting up again. When you think of me, you can all say, at least we can do better than her!
Yes, it is a competition! See how good we look going into that coffin. 😰
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First Prize goes to all who made it over to this thread today!
Maybe your Fitbit is lying to you.
It may need a new battery......
And you could be more fit than you realize.
I am still getting my +10,000 steps in every day and as long as I don't look at all the people posting about their 20K or 30K or more I'm happy with that, anyway I don't think my poor feet could take much more. It sucks that I have to work twice as hard to be half as fit as I was just a few years ago.
But good for you to be one of the first!
Any other 2021 exercisers out there?
I will when I can, as I should have said.
I have been doing well without chocolate. Riding my bike a lot, vibing, and doing a lot of walking.
So I am trying to get back on track.
I think walking is a good all around good exercise.
Good for you staying committed to a routine! Best wishes to you with reaching and maintaining your goals!
My gym assigns pool lanes for swimming so I schedule a set time daily. Having a committed time forces me to go, knowing that if I don’t show up I could be depriving someone else of the opportunity for that time slot.
I also am signed up for a weekly Pilates session and Zoom yoga. Knowing I have paid for these classes is motivation to attend, I hate wasting money on unused classes!
Daily walks get me out of the house. I quit wearing my Fitbit because it was becoming a crutch. I have lost 4 lbs not worrying about the number of steps I was lacking.
Just did my 15 minute YouTube workout (so many workouts on there to choose from; I just keep it simple and do the same JJ Virgin one all the time) and feel great. I know that as I continue to be faithful and intentional with my exercise I WILL:
*have more strength and energy in order to take charge of each day
*have improved metabolic health all day long
*enjoy better mood, morale and motivation
*facilitate deep sleep at night
*improve my life in other ways I am not even aware of
*enjoy nicer-looking arms ;)
Are you a lapsed exerciser? No worries, just get back TO IT!