Men & Women in their 50s starting anew in 2019!

PartyPerson wrote: »

My favourite exercise has always been swimming, but it is difficult to fit around work. My fall back exercise was cycling, now I've ordered an exercise bike to "get back in the saddle". I'm jealous of the dog walkers, I really want a dog - but it wouldn't be fair when I work at least 16 hours a day.

Kinda in the same boat...I’m really more of a cat person, but just for the exercise I would walk a dog...I’ll have to borrow one or something

I'm in.

Good month = something new to wear or shoes

I am 49, is that close enough to 50?

@zakfyter, I used to have a friend here in the neighborhood and we would get up at 5 a.m. to walk. I definitely like walking with other people too but most people can walk faster than me now with my knee the way it is. Can’t wait until I drop a lot of this weight and I’m able to walk without pain again. Looking forward to that day!!

@lifetimelady02, doing a friend request now. We need each other on this journey.

@Slider678, I always just thought of it as losing X amount of weight or another NSV was the reward in itself. One thing I used to do is when I would leave the dr.’s office I’d stop for a donut just to reward myself and relieve the stress of going to the dr. I’ve lost the urge for stopping for things like that. Maybe I’ll use a night out with DH for a reward – movies and a healthy dinner. And a massage sounds pretty awesome, too!!

@csdmurr, those hard wakeup calls are good to get us back to focusing on health. Bless you on your journey.

@dnunny70, for sure!!

@allison8668, the weight loss or other NSV is a great reward!

Hope you all have a great weekend!
Bonnie in Nashville TN

Nsv is non scale victory. Sometimes scale may not move but you may feel clothes looser or fit in a smaller size for example 😀

zakfyter wrote: »

Howdy all, from Oregon. My goal is to lose at least 70lbs.

My biggest hindrance is myself. I tend to self-sabotage. I’m an extreme emotional eater and 2018 was very stressful with losing my dad, my mom moving to memory care, and their house of nearly 50 years being sold all while trying to be a student and work. I’m 52 and it was just too much and I found my comfort in food...AGAIN. I’ve always had a weight issue and have dieted off/on since Jr High.

I hope to help myself and others stay on track through the hard times, what lever they maybe, so I/we don’t derail/give up.

Please feel free to add me...I’m Nancy.

Boy does this sound familiar!! I'll do the "right" thing for most of the week, then it's like my brain just shuts off.

Favorite exercise is swimming - I'm participating with a Master's team before work 3 days (like that coach). Would do more open water depending on available time & weather. Used to road bike but hip replaced last Thanksgiving and now restrictions. So got some limitations but trying to bump things up.
Rewards - Not really, at this point in life thinking about experiences, though the massages; oh yeah.

Sorry, @Slider678, I responded to your question but now don't see it anywhere. Thanks for answering his question, @LifetimeLady02.

i am trying lchf (keto). only 5 days in. not that easy. it might help it it was not -30 celcius to go out and get food out of my mind....

allison8668 wrote: »

Hope everyone is having a fabulous day. I haven't gotten my workout in yet. I'm working on meal planning and prepping for the week. This is my first time doing meal prepping. I want to have healthy proteins and cooked veggies ready to go.

Great job, I only meal prep my breakfasts, but I love it!

Sparkle1098 wrote: »

Question for the group. What is your 100 calories or less go to snack for on the go? Something that does not need to be chilled or refrigerated. Something you just grab and go with no preparation. I'm looking for new ideas. Mine are the following below and they are packaged in individual bags.

Nabisco 100 Cal Chips Ahoy Thin Crisp (purchased at Wal-Mart)
Nabisco 100 Cal Oreo Thin Crisp (purchased at Wal-Mart)
Pirates Booty Aged White Cheddar 70 cal (purchased at Costco)

This week I'm having carrots and multicolored baby peppers with tomato basil hummus . the hummus only has 35 or 40 calories for 2 tablespoons and is very delicious . I don't trust myself personally but those hundred pack snacks, usually one just does not do it for me, have to work on the willpower.

Thank you! These are great suggestions

I don't really "worry" anymore - getting too old for that. I just pray a lot.

This week I am praying for healing of my achilles tendonitis which makes walking so painful. It's hard to get any exercise when every step is like being stabbed in the back of the foot with a knife. If anyone has experienced this and has suggestions please let me know. I've tried ice, heat, stretching, compression socks, Icy Hot... I have a tendency to get these kinds of inflammations which I am sure is due to the extra weight I carry. I never thought I would get to the point of wishing I had never taken the simple act of walking for granted.

Slider678 - My favorite exercise is also walking my dogs (two corgis). They are missing our long rambles since I am just hobbling around the block these days.