Living The Lifestyle, Monday 2/6/17
88olds
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Everyone says it, but just how do you do it? How do you take the guidelines of the WW program and turn them into a lifestyle you can live every day...from now on? That is what we are here to explore. Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion. Newbie? Join in! Veteran? Join in! Your thoughts may be just what someone else needs to hear.
Monday --88olds (George)
Tuesday --Rachel0778 (Rachel)
Wednesday -- misterhub (Greg)
Thursday --Imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday -- whathapnd (Emmie)
Today's Topic:
This is about the third go at this. Cut to the chase, how well do you take care of yourself? Explain.
Monday --88olds (George)
Tuesday --Rachel0778 (Rachel)
Wednesday -- misterhub (Greg)
Thursday --Imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday -- whathapnd (Emmie)
Today's Topic:
This is about the third go at this. Cut to the chase, how well do you take care of yourself? Explain.
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OK. I maintain a good weight and exercise regularly. I keep a close watch on my physically weak points and work to avoid injuries. I get my annual checkup with my Dr. Lately I'm taking better care of my teeth.
Emotionally/mentally, I don't do so well. I spend a lot of time in this sort of angry agitated negative energy fog. It's like after retiring last year my brain is still at work. I recently moved from Chicago to Key West. I spent a lot of time here last year. I know after the tourist season this place slows down big time. Hoping this will help. Keep looking into meditation but cant get on track. I don't sleep well. I keep working at that with little improvement.
Kinda feel like the only thing I have managed is not letting my mental state undermine my eating and exercise habits.0 -
I do a fair job at it. I have maintained below my WW goal weight for more than seven years, I exercise enough to stay reasonably fit; I pursue interesting hobbies enough to keep my mind active; I go to church regularly and maintain a grateful attitude for all the blessings I receive. So I have physical, mental and spiritual bases covered. Yeah, I do OK.1
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Similar to @DavidKunhsSr -- I'm pretty good at it. Generally an optimist, I have faith and am thankful for all my blessings, it helps that I'm calm and logical. I occasionally let work get under my skin, but get thru it in a day, week or sometimes a month but those are rare. I just did a mind reset about work recently and am back to loving life.
I've always taken care of my physical self, see the doctor regularly and do the recommended preventative tests etc. I have stayed at a healthy weight since hitting goal (although I did go over my goal, I was still in the healthy range.) Most of my life I was at a healthy weight and ate healthy, with the exception of about 8 years, prior to joining WW when my numbers slowly climbed. I'm decent on fitness looking to change some things this year to not get bored and find some fitness friends. It helps that I enjoy participating in most sports, activities and the outdoors.
I think my mental well being is healthy because I work to not allow other people to affect me, I'm not 100% but when I slip I recognize it and work on it. This was not always been the case, but I've been there for quite some time now.1 -
WRT weightloss, ask me in six months.
WRT fitness, ask me in six months.
WRT mental health - I do a pretty good job of it. I have had exceptionally serious bouts of depression in the past; so, it is paramount for me to keep an eye on this. Meditation practice has worked wonders in this regard...for me. YMMV.
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Pretty good job especially since I don't currently have a perfectionist/"all or nothing" attitude.
I walk 90% of days and bike 90% of days. I eat a nutritious diet but don't deprive myself. Like David I am past 7 years at goal (actually past 8 years of lifetime WW)
I do work on my mental health as best I can. I do lash out when I shouldn't. At timesd a charter member of the grumpier old guys club.1 -
I know after the tourist season this place slows down big time. Hoping this will help.
I'm not sure that the tourist season ever ends there. I've been there in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. And it's ALWAYS crowded.
That's one reason that I moved to where I did -- no one is here in the winter
Summer is pretty busy but that's usually only from May through August. 0 -
Currently: not well.
I feel like I have lost my ability to say no. I'm constantly going out and doing things and I need to be able to say no and stay home and refresh. (Can you tell I'm exhausted from the weekend?)
I am trying though. I cooked healthy food for the week to get back on track and my workouts are scheduled. Falling off the wagon recently does not mean I am giving up, it just means I need to work a little harder to get back on.1 -
I think I take care of myself pretty well. I have my annual physical and the lab work that involves every year. I also take a very active role in my health care.
As in the past, I could definitely be more active. And maybe I'll work on that 0 -
@Rachel0778 -- you'll be amazed how easy it is to say "no" after you do it a few times. And you don't owe anyone a long drawn-out explanation of WHY. There is NOTHING wrong with saying, "No, I think I would prefer to say in tonight/today/this weekend/whenever."
I used to have the same problem -- felt like if someone asked me to go somewhere or do something, I was obligated to do it. Now? Pffffttt.1 -
I have the same problem as Rachel with the saying no.
I try to eat healthy but struggle in the evening with snacking this is my biggest issue.
I also use my Faith to guide me through each day and trying times.
I went back to work PT. for something to do even though I have disability's that make it hard.
Cindy thanks for your post I am sure going to try to say no more!0 -
Even though it gets tedious at times, I do stay current with my eye exams, dental checkups, and annual doctor visits.
I exercise regularly because I truly enjoy being active. It is never a chore for me.
I eat pretty healthy although I struggle with eating too much food when under a lot of stress. I do lot of my own meal preparation, mostly due to my food intolerances.
Stress management is the area where I have lots of room for improvement.0 -
beachwoman2006 wrote: »@Rachel0778 -- you'll be amazed how easy it is to say "no" after you do it a few times. And you don't owe anyone a long drawn-out explanation of WHY. There is NOTHING wrong with saying, "No, I think I would prefer to say in tonight/today/this weekend/whenever."
I used to have the same problem -- felt like if someone asked me to go somewhere or do something, I was obligated to do it. Now? Pffffttt.
Thank you for replying I used to be a lot better at this but since moving to a new city I keep saying yes because I am trying to build deeper local connections. The biggest problem is is that when I get socially overwhelmed I get anxious and when I get anxious I eat to self sooth. I pulled out my calendar today to try to find time for myself amidst the insanity. My current problem is I've said yes to too many things already so a gap doesn't exist to even reclaim for 2 more weeks 
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If I do a comparative analysis I am taking care of myself better now at age 69 than at any point in my life.
In my younger days I drank (a lot), I ate what I wanted and I never exercised. Besides gaining weight, I had high BP, high cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, sore ankles. bad knee and no social activities.
All that has changed over the last four years. I now look forward to Dr visits, my next one may get me off Rx for Diabetes. I got off pills for cholesterol, stress, reduced meds for BP and diabetes. My Dr always comments about how my
BMI number is coming down.
I actually ENJOY exercise in the form of water aerobics, swimming laps, and trying to walk 10K steps per day.
I eat healthier than ever in my life. I have cut out fast food, junk food snacks. I had quit drinking in 2005.
As the saying goes..."If only I knew THEN, what I know NOW!" But no regrets I had my "fun" and have been paying the price of trying to recover from it for the past four years.
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I do so-so. Losing the weight has obviously been a big boost in taking care of myself for all the benefits we often discuss. In other arenas, I need improvement. I could stand to move more (and enjoy it along the way). I don't see myself subscribing to a gym membership but I'd love to hike, bike and kayak more (if I do the last two at all, that will be 'more').
I have come to appreciate the mind, body, spirit connection. Personally I see a lot of truth in the concept, at least for me. I've lived in snow country most of my life but at 56, I must say it's taking its toll on me. I always thought the snowbirds were nuts; now I'm thinking I might be.
My body is OK, not great but OK. My doc said I was 'ideal' but I don't feel it. I think day after day of grey, cold, snow and rain that often requires dealing with it in some fashion has worn me down a bit. I haven't figured out how to do vacations this time of year with some of the family challenges I have. So maybe a move is in my future. Or maybe there's another solution but I think my mind and body would be in better shape if I didn't spend 6 months or more in Western NY winters (w/ lake effect snow).0 -
I'll start with the positives. I go to the cardiologists every 6 months, dentists every six months sometimes. Just went to a new GP MD last week and had blood work done. All blood levels came back in the range or normal. Starting to work with a behavior nutritionists and waiting on to set up an appointment with a hospital dietitian. With the behavior nutritionists and a dietician. Will report on that at a later date.
Weight is not good but stable. Just blew it for Super Bowl day went 20 points over my points. Paying for it today.
Exercise is terrible but hoping to get to the walking track on a regular basis this week. Attitude is good not depressed weight to high but bullish on getting the next 125 lbs off. Self Employed work is going so so need for the pace to pick up.
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