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Melwillbehealthy wrote: »My test results are scary. I have a blood clot that must be removed. I’m sure Being obese caused it. Don’t wait until it’s too late to lose weight and get healthy. Hopefully, it’s not too late for me.
Sending wishes that this will go smoothly for you, @Melwillbehealthy, and that it will soon be behind you on your path to improved health!4 -
Thank you. I suspect this is part of my mood issue. Winter is just hanging on and on and on here this year. I like the water to get up around 50 degrees F (for safety) before we're rowing routinely, and we've had few days and no nights that are anything like 50+. I'm seeing my Facebook memories from past years with lots of things blooming in my garden (in February, March) that aren't even thinking about doing that yet this year, in mid-April. This is perfectly normal, for our seasons to differ this much year to year, but . . . .
I'm sorry, I'm whining. I'll get over it.
Yes, soon we'll be back on the water. Maybe sooner, I can get on my (outdoor) bike, if it will just stop raining/snowing! 🙄😆7 -
ridiculous59 wrote: »I have been experiencing some lingering minor back issues since I hit a deer in my pickup. I finally went for a physio therapist appointment yesterday and explained to him how disappointed I am because I've lived this long (I'm 62) without back problems and I'm now worried that this will be a slippery slope to my inevitable physical decline. His words to me: "If you came in here and were overweight and inactive I would worry too. But that's not you and we can do lots to fix this". If he had seen me 9 years ago, before I lost 90 pounds and when I considered that walking on a treadmill for 20 minutes, 3 times a week was plenty sufficient, he probably would be thinking differently!
So just a reminder, this is way bigger than working out and eating well to look good. This is also about being healthy so that if we run into some unexpected challenges, we have a better chance of working our way through them. My weight is a constant battle, but I'm active every single day. And apparently that's like putting money in the bank to draw upon when needed.
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Yes. I never stop being grateful that I - almost accidentally, TBH - started being more active in my 40s, after cancer treatment, in a desperate attempt to get my energy and strength back . . . then found rowing, a thing I love so much I'd do it even if it weren't good for me.
Quite a few things have happened since, physically, that were mere bumps in the road . . . but would've been much more devastating if I'd been on a different course beforehand (based on what I see inactive friends experience).
That's been true, even though I stayed obese for another decade plus (and now wish I hadn't).
None of us have any guarantees, of course, but being active, reaching a healthy weight, eating nutritiously, are all investments. And it's never too late to start investing.5 -
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Melwillbehealthy wrote: »My test results are scary. I have a blood clot that must be removed. I’m sure Being obese caused it. Don’t wait until it’s too late to lose weight and get healthy. Hopefully, it’s not too late for me.
Sending positive thoughts your way, Mel. You will conquer this difficulty!0 -
ridiculous59 wrote: »I have been experiencing some lingering minor back issues since I hit a deer in my pickup. I finally went for a physio therapist appointment yesterday and explained to him how disappointed I am because I've lived this long (I'm 62) without back problems and I'm now worried that this will be a slippery slope to my inevitable physical decline. His words to me: "If you came in here and were overweight and inactive I would worry too. But that's not you and we can do lots to fix this". If he had seen me 9 years ago, before I lost 90 pounds and when I considered that walking on a treadmill for 20 minutes, 3 times a week was plenty sufficient, he probably would be thinking differently!
So just a reminder, this is way bigger than working out and eating well to look good. This is also about being healthy so that if we run into some unexpected challenges, we have a better chance of working our way through them. My weight is a constant battle, but I'm active every single day. And apparently that's like putting money in the bank to draw upon when needed.
So true, @ridiculous59. I've seen this myself. My wife was very sedentary for years. Even the myeloma diagnosis was not enough to get her doing some regular exercise/physical therapy. We're a year into this situation and she has lost most of her strength and muscle mass. She needs help to get out of bed or her recliner much of the time. It's very disheartening.
The one good thing I take from all this is motivation to continue walking and working out myself. I need to be as strong as possible to take care of her.9 -
@AnnPT77 you'll appreciate this as a fellow "woman of the water". I took this photo yesterday in front of the boathouse of my dragon boat club. As you can see, it will be a couple of weeks before we can get our dock in the water, and probably a couple of weeks after that to start paddling. I'm so looking forward to getting back on the water!
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Very late for Spring here too (Vancouver area of BC), at least 3 weeks behind average and 6 weeks or more behind an early year - I remember during the 2010 Olympics we hosted that the cherry trees were out in full blossom, and that's just finally happened this past week. (Of course it would be an early year when we hosted the Winter Olympics 🙄 😄)
Vancouver was gifted cherry trees from Japan in the early 1900s and it is a tree commonly planted along side streets and boulevards and is quite phenomenal to see!
And when the petals start to fall we have pink blizzards and "snow" drifts!9 -
Thanks to everyone for their kind wishes. Just waiting for my vascular surgeon to call. I shed some tears yesterday. Today, I am focused and positive. Swam for an hour. Went outside. Ann, hit a rain and ice/ hail storm. It was predicted to snow today. I live in Ontario. Very little sign of spring here. Still wearing my winter, puffy coat.
Have decided to make exercise my job now.
I like what Rdiculous said” it’s like putting money in the bank for later”.8 -
alteredsteve175 wrote: »
Thank you Steve. Actually had more lows and got down to 147.6 lbs 2 days ago but today 150 lbs again. Was hoping to not see that again but...oh well. It will go back down again.3 -
ridiculous59 wrote: »@AnnPT77 you'll appreciate this as a fellow "woman of the water". I took this photo yesterday in front of the boathouse of my dragon boat club. As you can see, it will be a couple of weeks before we can get our dock in the water, and probably a couple of weeks after that to start paddling. I'm so looking forward to getting back on the water!
I can see your dog braved the water a bit though!1 -
BCLadybug888 wrote: »Very late for Spring here too (Vancouver area of BC), at least 3 weeks behind average and 6 weeks or more behind an early year - I remember during the 2010 Olympics we hosted that the cherry trees were out in full blossom, and that's just finally happened this past week. (Of course it would be an early year when we hosted the Winter Olympics 🙄 😄)
Vancouver was gifted cherry trees from Japan in the early 1900s and it is a tree commonly planted along side streets and boulevards and is quite phenomenal to see!
And when the petals start to fall we have pink blizzards and "snow" drifts!
I have 3 very large 30+ year old Kwanzan cherry trees and I used to have pink mulch when the blossoms fall! Mine aren't blooming yet. A couple weeks yet I think for PA.
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Melwillbehealthy wrote: »Thanks to everyone for their kind wishes. Just waiting for my vascular surgeon to call. I shed some tears yesterday. Today, I am focused and positive. Swam for an hour. Went outside. Ann, hit a rain and ice/ hail storm. It was predicted to snow today. I live in Ontario. Very little sign of spring here. Still wearing my winter, puffy coat.
Have decided to make exercise my job now.
I like what Rdiculous said” it’s like putting money in the bank for later”.
I'm in northern BC and most of the snow is gone from my yard. The robins just got back last week but I still haven't put away my winter puffy jacket either because on any given day we can get a snow or hail squall (like yesterday while out with the dogs).
When I started my weight loss journey in 2013 I was still working full time but I decided to treat the journey like a part time job. I considered food prep, exercise, and reading as much as I could about health and wellness just part of my "job description". The beauty of being an empty nester is that I had the time to devote to it. Older people often complain that it gets harder to lose weight as they age, but for me, it was actually easier because I didn't have all the distractions of a busy family life to de-rail me. I'm now retired and that brings a different challenge in that I now have access to food all day and a flexible schedule. But the wonderful part is that I can volunteer for things that are meaningful to me, and I have more time for exercise. Long story short, treating my road to good health like a job worked for me too.
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Hi all. Just ran across the title of this thread from 2019 and instantly felt at home. I’ve had the MFP app for a few years, but only tracked biking, walking distances on it. My younger sisters talked me into doing the 5% Spring challenge, so here I am. I am 66 yrs young, but felt like I was about 80 after reading a lot of the other posts on the main pages. I’m very glad to find some people closer to my own age! After reading a few posts, it sounds like many of you have become friends over the couple of years, so is it too late for a new comer to join you? I won’t be offended if you already have your group and I didn’t want to just assume that I could squeeze in. Just let me know. I also am a water lover, SUP (standup paddle boarding) is my favorite!6
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Hi everyone. I want to lose 50 pounds, tone up and prevent illness. I am 66 but still work, do my own mowing and some gardening and try to walk a couple of miles 4-5 times per week. I like following the one meal a day fast combined with moderate carb intake and counting calories. I also try to avoid sugar and gluten.2
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Have you heard of Susan Niebergall?? She wrote the book “Fit at any age - it’s never too late”. Great book!! I follow her on Instagram and listen to her podcasts. She is a woman who worked out and dieted much of her life and didn’t feel she had much success. When she hit her mid-50s, she turned things around. She’s now in her early 60s and an incredible inspiration. She’s a wealth of knowledge. I just love her daily motivational tips and mindset.2
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tjharleygal55 wrote: »Hi all. Just ran across the title of this thread from 2019 and instantly felt at home. I’ve had the MFP app for a few years, but only tracked biking, walking distances on it. My younger sisters talked me into doing the 5% Spring challenge, so here I am. I am 66 yrs young, but felt like I was about 80 after reading a lot of the other posts on the main pages. I’m very glad to find some people closer to my own age! After reading a few posts, it sounds like many of you have become friends over the couple of years, so is it too late for a new comer to join you? I won’t be offended if you already have your group and I didn’t want to just assume that I could squeeze in. Just let me know. I also am a water lover, SUP (standup paddle boarding) is my favorite!
I don't think we have a group spokesperson, but I for sure welcome new participants in the thread, and from what I've seen, so does everyone else!
To everyone who's just newly here: Hi, and welcome!4 -
Welcome to all. @tjharleygal55 -- I tried SUP a few years ago, and loved it! So peaceful! This past summer, I got a little nervous about my balance, but people like you will inspire me to try again when I can. I am 67 and have had some issues here and there with a dizzy vertigo type thing. Not all the time, though. More and more, it seems a good idea to practice things that will train balance.
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risinghope wrote: »Welcome to all. @tjharleygal55 -- I tried SUP a few years ago, and loved it! So peaceful! This past summer, I got a little nervous about my balance, but people like you will inspire me to try again when I can. I am 67 and have had some issues here and there with a dizzy vertigo type thing. Not all the time, though. More and more, it seems a good idea to practice things that will train balance.
I think that's true. I've done some things in recent years that I think have helped.
Like you, I have periodic vertigo, diagnosed as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - like an episode where if I turn quickly or shake my head, the room spins, and it's worse at some times than others (thankfully, it's often absent, in my case). I don't know whether that's the reason behind your vertigo, but it's pretty common, especially among aging folks. There are physical therapy treatments for it, and even some do-it-yourself versions one can try, from physical therapists on YouTube.
I first started working on balance by standing on one foot anytime I was in line at the bank or grocery store or wherever - not some big dramatic thing, but just raising one food subtly half an inch or so, which no one seems to notice. I could also do it at home sometimes, like standing at the kitchen sink washing something, for example. After a while, when it got easy to hold that position, I'd start making it more difficult. At home, I'd raise the leg higher, or swing it back and forth or side to side. In public, I'd do things like shift my purse from one shoulder to my hand, to the opposite hand to the opposite shoulder, while holding one foot that tiny amount off the floor, to create a little instability; or in checkout lines, reach out or lean toward the tabloids or candies display in some natural-looking way.
Eventually, I got a wobble disk for home, and started standing on it when on phone calls or the like. Even standing on something squishy like a pillow, if that feels safe, can help - maybe near a sturdy chair or doorway to grab if necessary.
Slow and steady, just practicing, not taking risks!
Tai chi is also good for balance, according to research (and my experience - my late husband was a Tai chi and kung fu teacher).3
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