Arrrggghhhhh, Aging and still learning lessons

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  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    Searched for the group and it doesn't come up. Is a challenge different than a group? There was one, I think it is called 50, Fit and Fabulous, that I joined. Could the challenge be a part of it?
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    While I was reading about your struggles, I remembered an article from the Jan./Feb. addition to Shape magazine that a friend passed to me. Petra Nemcova. She's only 24, so what impressed me about this was not so much that she's in terrific shape, but she is amazing in so many ways. Her heart is as beautiful as her exterior but that's for you to read if you can find it. But, she had extreme injuries which included her pelvis being broken in several places after getting swept away in a Thailand Tsunami. As you and I know, having injuries can limit your exercise options. Well, at the end of the article, it has a layout of exercises, especially created for her when she is travelling, which means you don't need a bunch of stuff to do them. I looked at them and thought, if she can do it with what she's had to heal from, I should be able to eventually hand at least some of them soon. Maybe your local library can help you find it. I thought it was great!
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    You are very welcome! I learned today that even though you don't think you have much of a story, you need to share it. Share yours!
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    Thank you, I'm there. I do agree that it's just a number, but just by the name of your group, you know it comes with different challenges. I'm proud of my years and wouldn't take any of them back.
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions. I will check it out!
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    I love this! 5lbs X 20! In other words, you can eat an elephant on bite at a time. LOL. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can...
  • SlimTerri57
    SlimTerri57 Posts: 33 Member
    I plan on it! you have a great day too!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Hi Slim Terry SO much win in your post.

    So many things I want to say.

    1) you'll notice as you drop weight it will get easier and easier to move. Start slow and gentle with the workouts. The last thing you need is an injury or aggravation to sideline you.

    2) diet alone can do wonders for shedding pounds. rely on this as you start out.

    3) 57 is young. I'm glad you already know that. In my family people live SO long and so imagine when young 20-30 year olds come on here feeling like they have a "lifetime" of experience? well you still have one of those "lifetimes" ahead of you if you play your cards right. It seems like you are.

    4) finally, aging doesn't preclude us from learning. you know how people say they are "practicing" religion? it's because during our whole life here we don't actually get it. our whole life is a learning experience until our last day. just keep accepting every new thing you learn with the same enthusiasm of a kindergarten girl and you will be not only young at heart but primed for success.

    :flowerforyou:

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