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I'm 62 and injuries do come easier. I've learned the hard way to take longer warm ups and warm downs for cycling and adequate stretches after runs. I also make sure to have active recovery days for both. I don't know if it is just mental, but drinking a recovery smoothie following runs and rides seems to help as well, Fage…

Great idea, challenge posts. I was racing road and gravel until Covid. Gained weight and got out of fitness shape. My goal for this month was just to get started on my indoor trainer and get in a couple weekend rides. Our weather has been such that weekend rides didn't happen, but did get on my trainer building a routine…

I do have an indoor trainer. I use to use my Cervelo with a Kenetic trainer. I eventually caused too much wear for the bottom bracket. Sold that bike and now use an inexpensive spin cycle with Wahoo sensors. My bike is an Ibis Hakka MX, a swiss army knife bike, gravel and road. I have two sets of wheels, gravel and road. I…

I got it twice. Once in March and again in November. The first go round took 10-11 days before I was able to get up. The main thing, don't over exert yourself when you first think you feel fine. I relapsed. Took me over a month to even be able to ride my bike again. The second go round in November was just like a cold,…

I usually don't make resolutions. I did though, restart after almost a year of little to no training and totally ignoring my intake. Got put on a Beta Blocker, so now even more difficult to lose. I tried to restart in November, but wasn't consistent. Now I'm in it. Trying to get back into bike racing shape again which…

Great going, getting restarted. I hope you are still using MFP. I restarted also, 20 days ago. Got off track when COVID hit and all cycling events came to an end. I have to be motivated by something concerning my training. However, I got back on MFP because I noticed when I'm not logging, I'm eating, out of stress or just…

Thanks for the help, SwissHausfrau. We are in the middle of a move now, as well. So, I will take your advice and start replacing items was we shop. Is Ezekiel Bread sprouted bread considered "clean?"

Found out the hard way, that sometimes you need to stop and find out why you have some pain. I noticed a lower back pain, but decided to "run through it." Then I noticed a pulling muscular pain first in my adductor muscle, then my thigh, then my hip. I finally went to my chiropractor and he told me my hips had rotated. (I…

Just my input, for what it is worth. I am a stress eater, not just sugar, but all food, especially calorie loaded food. However, I have found a few things that have turned it around for me. I have become a runner and bike rider. I participate in events, 1/2 Marathons and Endurance Cycling (60+ miles). I have found…

I enjoy a drink in the evening, after a long day. Problem is, that one drink turns into 3 and each day becomes a long day. I cut out sugar, because I don't stop at just one Hershey's Kiss. I enjoy eating as well, and I over eat. So for me, logging each day and everything causes me to take note, before I partake. I log as I…

Have logged 55 straight days. Lost approximately 18 lbs, since using MFP. Training for a 1/2 Marathon, The Cowtown in Fort Worth, so I run 4 times per week, differing distances. I have just started pursuing the Clean Eating approach. After the Dallas Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon I will start training for 3 Road Bicycle Rides,…

I really enjoyed reading Cliff's story. I am 59, have been riding a road bike (endurance events), running (1/2 marathons) and I use to do triathlons. Believe it or not, you can train for these, compete in these, and still not progress in your overall health, weight and fitness. That was me. I ate more and poorly when…

As I look at transitioning to this healthy way of eating, I think planning will be a significant aspect of being successful and consistent. I went through our pantry and refrigerator. What I found was frightening. Added sugar, added salt (sometimes hidden), preservatives...even in shredded cheese, which has an additive…

Just joined today. Have been researching Clean Eating. Decided today to commit to this life style change. Any tips on cleaning my pantry, refrigerator and counter replacing the food items with clean food, without going bankrupt? Also, is it easier to go all in or, as some suggest, gradually move into it, 1 meal to 2 meals,…

I don't enjoy going to the gym for several reasons. I do enjoy the outdoors, so running, road cycling (bicycle), and backpacking have become my ways of exercising. I have tried swimming, but from where I live, the drive is just prohibitive, even though I enjoy swimming. What I recommend...Find something you enjoy and will…

I stay on track when busy, paying attention to my calorie and nutrient intake, but when I am stressed or bored, it is hard to keep from opening the pantry, the frig or cupboard to just find anything to eat.

I am new to MFP, having used it for about 1 month, 24 straight days of logging. I'm 59, so on the outer edge of the group. I run, Half Marathons and ride 100k and 100 mile road bike events. I have a blog, http://wholelivingafter50.com and am trying to have a healthy lifestyle which includes what I eat. I have lost 15lbs…

Just joined this group. I'm 59, seeking to be healthy. I am a runner, Half Marathons. I am a cyclist, riding in several 100K and 100 mile rides each year. I have a blog at http://wholelivingafter50.com I hope to be an encourager and to be encouraged by this group. My goal is 158 lbs. I'm at 178. I just started using MFP,…