60 yrs and up
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I love all the positive comments here. I had a good day despite the heat here. I like the resistance band idea. I've never used them but I'm willing to give it a try. Thanks for the idea.
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Another nice day here. Temps in the high 60's, zucchini growing well, and pleasant dog walks. 4
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Went for nice hike today. The Florida transplants don't know how to drive on gravel roads! (Context-it was an unpaved road to the trail head)1
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Just ran across this post. Sounds great! 61yr old looking for friends and talk about similar interests at our age. I am a new me after gastric bypass surgery this past Oct. Lost 117lbs. Maintaining well. Life is great! Except for this Covid crap!!1
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Don't you just love the size of trainers in these fitness videos? and what on earth is engaging the core?0
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BobWillers wrote: »Don't you just love the size of trainers in these fitness videos? and what on earth is engaging the core?
Engaging the core is working the muscles in the torso. The abdominals and obliques and the lower back muscles. The muscles you use to hold your torso rigid when doing planks and pushups and such.
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Hi, all, just checking in. Zero going on around here, as usual in the time of pandemic. 😆 But I'll report, anyway.
I had to get stern with myself about exercise, and just convince myself that it is not optional. It's like tooth-brushing, I need to do it without even thinking about whether to do it. (Unlike some for whom it's more difficult, I do have the time, which is a blessing.) My preferred activities for summer - rowing on water 4 days a week, spin class 2 days a week, which I've done for over a decade - are on indefinite hold due to pandemic. 😐
So, since around the beginning of July, I've been doing a short (2 x 2km) steady state rowing machine workout 6 days a week, plus some rather sloppy strength training 3 days a week. Against the backdrop of a plan for continuing ultra-slow loss of a few vanity pounds in maintenance, at around a pound a month +/-, this caused a little confusion in my weight trend app.
I always gain a little water weight when I re-start strength training after a hiatus, and this time was no different. But against the backdrop of such slow loss, the trend line looked like I was gaining for a while there (look at July!). Even though I know in my heart of hearts how this stuff works (after 5 years of logging 😆 ), even I was worried for a while there. But, lately, it looks like the process can be trusted, as is usually the case: The slow fat loss is coming out of the background noise of daily water fluctuations, and the loss is showing up again on the scale. (Whew! 😉)
On other fronts, I got a nice haul at the farmers market yesterday (elephant garlic, Bintje potatoes, muskmelon/cantaloupe, assorted summer squash, lemon cucumbers, green bell pepper, assorted cherry tomatoes, assorted salad tomatoes, eggs), and that will go nicely with the annual herbs (dill, basil, cilantro) I grew in pots this summer rather than my usual annual flowers, plus the perennial herbs out back (oregano, sage, lovage, tarragon). I feel really lucky to have tasty things to eat, since other parts of life are a little duller than usual. 😊
Also on the enjoyable side, my Passion Flower vines (which overwinter sulkily indoors, go out on the deck in summer) have grown up to about a 10-foot height, and one of them is blooming nicely. These have really big flowers, around the size of the palm of my (big) hand, maybe 4 inches or more across, and are nicely scented, but each bloom only lasts about a day. Today, I got two at once. 😊 I think they have interesting shadows, as well as interesting colors and shapes.
Wishing everyone here, and your families, health and happiness!5 -
Hi, all, just checking in. Zero going on around here, as usual in the time of pandemic. 😆 But I'll report, anyway.
I had to get stern with myself about exercise, and just convince myself that it is not optional. It's like tooth-brushing, I need to do it without even thinking about whether to do it. (Unlike some for whom it's more difficult, I do have the time, which is a blessing.) My preferred activities for summer - rowing on water 4 days a week, spin class 2 days a week, which I've done for over a decade - are on indefinite hold due to pandemic. 😐
So, since around the beginning of July, I've been doing a short (2 x 2km) steady state rowing machine workout 6 days a week, plus some rather sloppy strength training 3 days a week. Against the backdrop of a plan for continuing ultra-slow loss of a few vanity pounds in maintenance, at around a pound a month +/-, this caused a little confusion in my weight trend app.
I always gain a little water weight when I re-start strength training after a hiatus, and this time was no different. But against the backdrop of such slow loss, the trend line looked like I was gaining for a while there (look at July!). Even though I know in my heart of hearts how this stuff works (after 5 years of logging 😆 ), even I was worried for a while there. But, lately, it looks like the process can be trusted, as is usually the case: The slow fat loss is coming out of the background noise of daily water fluctuations, and the loss is showing up again on the scale. (Whew! 😉)
On other fronts, I got a nice haul at the farmers market yesterday (elephant garlic, Bintje potatoes, muskmelon/cantaloupe, assorted summer squash, lemon cucumbers, green bell pepper, assorted cherry tomatoes, assorted salad tomatoes, eggs), and that will go nicely with the annual herbs (dill, basil, cilantro) I grew in pots this summer rather than my usual annual flowers, plus the perennial herbs out back (oregano, sage, lovage, tarragon). I feel really lucky to have tasty things to eat, since other parts of life are a little duller than usual. 😊
Also on the enjoyable side, my Passion Flower vines (which overwinter sulkily indoors, go out on the deck in summer) have grown up to about a 10-foot height, and one of them is blooming nicely. These have really big flowers, around the size of the palm of my (big) hand, maybe 4 inches or more across, and are nicely scented, but each bloom only lasts about a day. Today, I got two at once. 😊 I think they have interesting shadows, as well as interesting colors and shapes.
Wishing everyone here, and your families, health and happiness!
I love a good farmers market. Your passion flower is beautiful.3 -
Hi All! I’m not new to MFP .... I’ve been here before. This time I’m determined to lose ALL of the weight! I’m 64, and looking for friends to encourage, and be encouraged by new friends. Let’s help each other! I started this life change by tracking in a paper journal .... Not good!2
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All these habits need to become as regular as bathing and brushing teeth. I am fortunate that I have dogs to walk in the morning so there is never the possibility of choosing to not walk first thing. My exercise bike is right in the middle of the living room facing the TV so it reminds me that I like to ride and watch TV or listen to a podcast. I am fortunate to live where the weather is always cooperative.
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kimschnitz56 wrote: »Hi All! I’m not new to MFP .... I’ve been here before. This time I’m determined to lose ALL of the weight! I’m 64, and looking for friends to encourage, and be encouraged by new friends. Let’s help each other! I started this life change by tracking in a paper journal .... Not good!
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Pleased to have lost another 3lb this week, total now 6lb since restarting at the beginning of August. I know it won't last and I'll start to plateau in due course, unless I start doing some more exercise. I walk daily, at least 3km, but need some ideas for strengthening exercises and/or HIIT. Any ideas for a 67yo? Is yoga an option?3
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:)Yoga is a great thing for your body and your spirit but not necessarily as a big calorie burner.4
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Pleased to have lost another 3lb this week, total now 6lb since restarting at the beginning of August. I know it won't last and I'll start to plateau in due course, unless I start doing some more exercise. I walk daily, at least 3km, but need some ideas for strengthening exercises and/or HIIT. Any ideas for a 67yo? Is yoga an option?
Try low impact cardio exercises, I downloaded FitOn from Google play store it is free and has loads of different exercise routines or you could try you tube. Also try some weight training. Good luck2 -
Try low impact cardio exercises, I downloaded FitOn from Google play store it is free and has loads of different exercise routines or you could try you tube. Also try some weight training. Good luck
Thanks for this annliz, just installed FitOn and it looks very good, I'll be trying it out later on0 -
As we get older range of motion becomes even more important. I do yoga and weight train with light weights and lots of reps. I can reach things I couldn't reach before and can get my kayak on the roof of my car. I do them just to improve my daily life.5
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@Peter_P53 Yoga is really relaxing for me and helps my strength too with gentle movements. There are a lot of good youtube videos to try and here is one that I think is helpful. I hope this helps.[url="
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Try low impact cardio exercises, I downloaded FitOn from Google play store it is free and has loads of different exercise routines or you could try you tube. Also try some weight training. Good luck
Thanks for this annliz, just installed FitOn and it looks very good, I'll be trying it out later on
Ok let me know how you get on you can browse at the bottom to find more exercises1 -
Pleased to have lost another 3lb this week, total now 6lb since restarting at the beginning of August. I know it won't last and I'll start to plateau in due course, unless I start doing some more exercise. I walk daily, at least 3km, but need some ideas for strengthening exercises and/or HIIT. Any ideas for a 67yo? Is yoga an option?
Yoga is great for flexibility and strength. I do it three times a week. Added benefit is the mind body connection.4 -
@veggiepat The yoga video is really good but there's a few moves I can't do. No problem I'll either modify or skip.2
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veggiepat, One of my best decisions was to stop using food as entertainment. I gave up cookie baking as a hobby, stopped meeting friends for a meal and meat them instead for a walk, and eat the same simple meals day after day. I find other ways to entertain myself. Barbie in NW WA 4
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@barbiecat Thank you you Barbie for the great inspiration! Yes, I am slowly learning to entertain myself in other ways. You are awesome! 1
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Welcome to all the new folks here! 👋
Today was six days in a row with my "true weight" (rolling average) below 190. Just barely below, but I'll take it. Feels good. Now to stay there long term. Thanks to all of you for your inspiration and for sharing your struggles. Good to know I am not alone.3 -
Happy Sunday! Been a lazy in so far. Need to get my butt in gear and get my steps before dinner. Hope y’all are having a great day! 😄3
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much too hot for me today. Did walking before lunch and am now hiding in the air conditioned house. Our heat pump is one of the best purchases we've ever made. Now I'm riding my exercise bike and watching TV. Barbie in NW WA 4 -
Hi, I'm 61. I have been a member of MFP for several years but never tracked more than a few days, never took it seriously. About 10 years ago I lost 5 pounds on WW. I gradually put about 1/2 of it back on. My goal is to take off what I lost and evaluate from there. I will still be overweight, but not obese. I was comfortable at that weight. I am concerned about developing health issues that go along with being overweight and have decided to get serious.2
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1poundatax wrote: »Hi, I'm 61. I have been a member of MFP for several years but never tracked more than a few days, never took it seriously. About 10 years ago I lost 5 pounds on WW. I gradually put about 1/2 of it back on. My goal is to take off what I lost and evaluate from there. I will still be overweight, but not obese. I was comfortable at that weight. I am concerned about developing health issues that go along with being overweight and have decided to get serious.
You can do it add friends to support you3 -
My comment above should have said about 10 years ago I lost 65 lbs. on WW- not 5. I am looking forward to this journey and the sense of accomplishment I know I will have as I make progress.
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Yeeeup....that's just as I thought..... Obliques? abdominal? planks? that's an alien language to me and best avoidedEngaging the core is working the muscles in the torso. The abdominal and obliques and the lower back muscles. The muscles you use to hold your torso rigid when doing planks and pushups and such.
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