I need a hug (and a stepladder)

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  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    hihi. I thought that torture apparatus was common...

    Here a video (German, sorry) showing how it's used (and gives a good idea of size)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrHOyDdI8Y

    It also happens to be one of my most love-hated exercises ever. I do it religiously on a daily basis. My hate for it is paltry in comparison with the benefits I got out of it.

    Oh my. I struggle to do that on flat ground. I'm sure I've seen those before. I'll take a closer look though.

    My first few attempts were pathetic.

    Currently: balancing while brushing my teeth is no problem. I would have laughed you out of the room had you told me that after my first attempts.

    I also had seriously sore muscles in my lower legs :tongue:
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    hihi. I thought that torture apparatus was common...

    Here a video (German, sorry) showing how it's used (and gives a good idea of size)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrHOyDdI8Y

    It also happens to be one of my most love-hated exercises ever. I do it religiously on a daily basis. My hate for it is paltry in comparison with the benefits I got out of it.

    Oh my. I struggle to do that on flat ground. I'm sure I've seen those before. I'll take a closer look though.

    My first few attempts were pathetic.

    Currently: balancing while brushing my teeth is no problem. I would have laughed you out of the room had you told me that after my first attempts.

    I also had seriously sore muscles in my lower legs :tongue:

    Thank you :heart:
  • amyepdx
    amyepdx Posts: 750 Member
    amyepdx wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    I have my physical Tuesday - I’m going to have them measure me. Maybe I’m not 5’5” any more since I turned 60? That would suck!

    Good news - I haven’t shrunk, in fact, they measured me at 5’ 5 1/2”! I’m updating my profile now!

    Never mind - can’t enter half inches lol
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    I have my physical Tuesday - I’m going to have them measure me. Maybe I’m not 5’5” any more since I turned 60? That would suck!

    Good news - I haven’t shrunk, in fact, they measured me at 5’ 5 1/2”! I’m updating my profile now!

    Never mind - can’t enter half inches lol

    Still, congrats on not shrinking/maybe even gaining a little :lol: I'm all for rounding up.

    (Actually, I updated my profile with 5'2 even though it hurts to be back in the 'overweight' category because of it :cry: )

    Yikes, never thought of that! Lots of hugs!
  • amyepdx
    amyepdx Posts: 750 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    amyepdx wrote: »
    I have my physical Tuesday - I’m going to have them measure me. Maybe I’m not 5’5” any more since I turned 60? That would suck!

    Good news - I haven’t shrunk, in fact, they measured me at 5’ 5 1/2”! I’m updating my profile now!

    Never mind - can’t enter half inches lol

    Still, congrats on not shrinking/maybe even gaining a little :lol: I'm all for rounding up.

    (Actually, I updated my profile with 5'2 even though it hurts to be back in the 'overweight' category because of it :cry: )

    Yeah - I sneaked in with a 29.3 post-cruise BMI at the doctors office - clothes weight and all - so the 1/2” helped there at least!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    :lol:

    I especially like that she edited for clarity on that green thingy post. :no_mouth:

    :lol:

    Sorry @cmriverside I really thought those little balance pillow thingies were common knowledge. I live in Switzerland and don't always know what you guys over yonder the big pond might find normal or just plain strange :tongue:

    See my previous post for a short video showing how it's used. :-)

    Ah! Thanks, cool. :)

    Well I haven't stepped foot in a gym in ten years, so maybe it is common...I just walk on trails outdoors and get the same workout.

    I've seen Bosu Balls in gyms, but not the balance pillows.

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I'm still the same height I was 35 years ago, and assume I have the yoga to thank for that.
  • amyepdx
    amyepdx Posts: 750 Member
    She still wants me to do the bone density test to be sure everything’s good - you know 60 and everything
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,415 Member
    amyepdx wrote: »
    She still wants me to do the bone density test to be sure everything’s good - you know 60 and everything

    My 60 YO Bone density test = lying on a table fully dressed while they take a couple scans. Takes two minutes. I got a, "looks good."

  • amyepdx
    amyepdx Posts: 750 Member
    amyepdx wrote: »
    She still wants me to do the bone density test to be sure everything’s good - you know 60 and everything

    My 60 YO Bone density test = lying on a table fully dressed while they take a couple scans. Takes two minutes. I got a, "looks good."

    Yeah I’m not too concerned - I’ve done a good amount of weight bearing excercise over the years (including hauling around an extra 100+ lbs) and my mom is 82 and she’s pretty good in that regard too.
  • spinnerdell
    spinnerdell Posts: 233 Member
    Yep, it was deeply upsetting to be told I was 5'2", down from the 5'4" of my younger years. The lower healthy weight range put my goal a bit further away, but my knees will benefit. My gunboat feet (US women's size 10) haven't shrunk proportionately.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Yep, it was deeply upsetting to be told I was 5'2", down from the 5'4" of my younger years. The lower healthy weight range put my goal a bit further away, but my knees will benefit. My gunboat feet (US women's size 10) haven't shrunk proportionately.

    2 inches seems like a lot, especially since I'm not even 40 yet. At this rate I'll wind up sub-5ft :lol:

    Too bad your feet didn't shrink. I don't have that problem, but upthread a bit the lack of cute shoes for larger sizes was discussed. You have my sympathy.
  • Evelyn_Gorfram
    Evelyn_Gorfram Posts: 706 Member
    Yep, it was deeply upsetting to be told I was 5'2", down from the 5'4" of my younger years. The lower healthy weight range put my goal a bit further away, but my knees will benefit. My gunboat feet (US women's size 10) haven't shrunk proportionately.
    See, now that's a raw deal for you.

    ...I guess the upside is that you can walk more easily on sand & snow?