No fun getting older!

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  • labohn91
    labohn91 Posts: 113 Member
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    Walking is great exercise.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
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    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Ummm...I don't know how to break this to you but the difference is lack of activity and loss of muscle

    Sure there's a minor reduction in calories ..about 100 calories per decade (so you're talking a large apple or a slice of bread a day)

    Commit to accurate calorie logging

    Move more...lift heavy things and put them down again to help offset the calorie reduction

    And don't make excuses :)

    ^^^^^Just keep doing this
  • khhregister
    khhregister Posts: 229 Member
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    I'm 43 and have been nursing my aching joints and rebellious knees for years now (and packing on the pounds, about 10 pounds a year since turning 39). Running is right out, and I even managed to overdo walking last year and got Achilles Tendonitis that lasted a good 6-8 months even with PT. I will say I have never injured myself swimming, and I can do maybe ~ 2/3 of yoga poses without aggravating something. I can lift weights if I am very careful with my form. So I would recommend those 3 activites, just based on what my own stubborn body will tolerate. YMMV!

    Maybe you can get a recommendation for a trainer from your ME specialist who will be able to work with you in a sensible way that allows you enough time to recover so you don't aggravate your condition. Just to maintain your lean mass so you don't lose your precious muscle!

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