Melissa I’m reading this on the stationary bike at my church gym. Haven’t exercised since Bush was in office, I’ll let you guess which one. But I went to my doctor yesterday and felt like I needed to just go ahead and plan my funeral so I gotta do something. Thanks for the honesty and the info.
I'M PROUD OF YOU! I, like you, struggle with dropping the weight. I've made progress, but I'm not where I want to be. The key is to keep going and to try new things. When I was younger I would go to the gym for a couple of hours several times a week. I don't have that kind of time anymore and, if I'm being honest, I don't want to spend my time there. I'd rather have the flexibility of something like Open Fit (I might drop my Beachbody and make the switch) where I can mix it up. Like you said, if I'm at least moving then I'm making progress right? Working out, dieting, fitness etc is not a one size fits all. You have to find what works best for you. Keep going and just know you've got a community of people out here cheering you on. Much love! - Michelle
You described my workout to the T. My body aches all the time but walking daily--moving more seems to really help. It's what motivates me MOST days. But it's sooooooooooo freaking HOT, I really just can't do it. I'm gonna check out the app and see how much motivation it will give me. If only we lived closer to each other---we could drag each other outside and talk about ALL the things besides the budget! HAHA! Keep it up--and there is NO doubt that it will help way more than it could hurt (anymore than does now)! Love ya!
HA HA I feel ya !! After 3 babies and a hysterectomy but Before cancer I had gained 30 lbs. I decided to join a gym. Not the "I'm hunting for a date" gym but a guy gym where they go to actually work out and sweat. I figured if I was going to be miserable I was gonna look at beefcake while I did it. All I can say is DAAAMMMN HA HA I had a trainer and he taught me and pushed me. I had terrible adhesions from my surgery so he put me on an incline board doing sit ups. That first 3 wks I felt like a truck ran over me and backed up twice! But I stuck it out and in a few months I didn't hurt anymore, I started to go through gym withdrawal on the weekends. I would work out for 2 hours a day 4 days a week. After a year I had lost that 30 lbs, My body was sculpted and the trainer asked if I wanted to enter the body building contest.. Well that was a HARD PASS for sure but it was nice knowing I could. Fast forward to 60 and I am seriously overweight by 60 lbs. I am now (through my Dr) enrolled in a program called Script for Fitness. The trainer is also a physical therapist so she is going to keep me from re-injuring myself and help me get in better shape. Since chemo it has been really hard to keep weight off. Most people lose weight. I lost 5 lbs. When I stood on the scale I was so excited and then the nurse said "Honey this isn't Jenney Craig". Hey weight loss is weight loss! So I feel your struggle and just know I will be in pain with you. I am going to try "Chair Yoga" its for people who can't get up off the floor! LOL
Melissa I’m reading this on the stationary bike at my church gym. Haven’t exercised since Bush was in office, I’ll let you guess which one. But I went to my doctor yesterday and felt like I needed to just go ahead and plan my funeral so I gotta do something. Thanks for the honesty and the info.
I'M PROUD OF YOU! I, like you, struggle with dropping the weight. I've made progress, but I'm not where I want to be. The key is to keep going and to try new things. When I was younger I would go to the gym for a couple of hours several times a week. I don't have that kind of time anymore and, if I'm being honest, I don't want to spend my time there. I'd rather have the flexibility of something like Open Fit (I might drop my Beachbody and make the switch) where I can mix it up. Like you said, if I'm at least moving then I'm making progress right? Working out, dieting, fitness etc is not a one size fits all. You have to find what works best for you. Keep going and just know you've got a community of people out here cheering you on. Much love! - Michelle
You are my hero! Member of RF and BYB😉❤️
We must be twins. I don’t do sweat. I love your articles.
You described my workout to the T. My body aches all the time but walking daily--moving more seems to really help. It's what motivates me MOST days. But it's sooooooooooo freaking HOT, I really just can't do it. I'm gonna check out the app and see how much motivation it will give me. If only we lived closer to each other---we could drag each other outside and talk about ALL the things besides the budget! HAHA! Keep it up--and there is NO doubt that it will help way more than it could hurt (anymore than does now)! Love ya!
HA HA I feel ya !! After 3 babies and a hysterectomy but Before cancer I had gained 30 lbs. I decided to join a gym. Not the "I'm hunting for a date" gym but a guy gym where they go to actually work out and sweat. I figured if I was going to be miserable I was gonna look at beefcake while I did it. All I can say is DAAAMMMN HA HA I had a trainer and he taught me and pushed me. I had terrible adhesions from my surgery so he put me on an incline board doing sit ups. That first 3 wks I felt like a truck ran over me and backed up twice! But I stuck it out and in a few months I didn't hurt anymore, I started to go through gym withdrawal on the weekends. I would work out for 2 hours a day 4 days a week. After a year I had lost that 30 lbs, My body was sculpted and the trainer asked if I wanted to enter the body building contest.. Well that was a HARD PASS for sure but it was nice knowing I could. Fast forward to 60 and I am seriously overweight by 60 lbs. I am now (through my Dr) enrolled in a program called Script for Fitness. The trainer is also a physical therapist so she is going to keep me from re-injuring myself and help me get in better shape. Since chemo it has been really hard to keep weight off. Most people lose weight. I lost 5 lbs. When I stood on the scale I was so excited and then the nurse said "Honey this isn't Jenney Craig". Hey weight loss is weight loss! So I feel your struggle and just know I will be in pain with you. I am going to try "Chair Yoga" its for people who can't get up off the floor! LOL