05-01-21, 11:38 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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There are some great comments in this discussion, which I'm reading intently. I'm well past meno, but now struggling with weight gain all over again from peri-old-lady-o-pause.
Some of you have commented that high intensity exercises increase your appetite. I have definitely found that to be the case. I can't do high intensity cardio anymore, but when I did, the result was usually my eating all those burned calories. Good luck to you! |
05-01-21, 11:44 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Exercise for me is about maintaining physical and emotional strength, balance, and flexibility, not weight loss. I lost weight during the pandemic by monitoring what and how much I ate. I've been really consistent about exercise. My pandemic exercise mainstays have been old-school strength workouts (Gilad, Cory Everson), TRX body weight workouts, vintage Jane Fonda 'toning' workouts, and yoga. Walking, too. That is, no long hard workouts. This has been very successful for me.
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05-01-21, 12:54 PM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Yes, those are my goals too! I did B3 years ago and resubscribed when they had their Black Friday discount. I love the new format, excellent instruction and always lots of variations and modifications offered. It definitely fits the bill for me makes a great combination with Essentrics & gentle yoga.
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05-01-21, 01:16 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: amongst kittehs
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This is a great thread and wonderful input by all. I’m 55 and I’ve never lifted heavy, but I’ve pushed my body too hard at times. Jessica’s workouts were great for me during my husband’s illness and after he died. It was just the right intensity and she was calming. I started doing Pahla’s workouts about 3 years when I started streaming tv. She grew on me especially this last year. I think it’s finally gotten through my head to find a reasonable length and intensity so I can take good care of my body as I age. I’m also continuing to work on my inner critic. I slowed down and simplified life and am grateful for what I have.
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05-01-21, 06:47 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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Sherry - I love what you said!
Julie - i'm sorry about the loss of your DH. I find that a lot of my workouts these days have some sort of Physical Therapy element to them. I don't want to end up bed ridden or stuck in a chair the way I saw my parents and in-laws age. I have some tweaks and aches and pains and the key to keeping them at bay is to do movement that is healing and helpful. It is sometimes not easy to find that balance, but I know that it isn't super hard, super intense, or super long workouts. Those would just sideline me and cause pain. I really enjoy a mix - outdoor walking, Pahla B, Jessica Smith, Jessica Valent, Ellen Barrett, Classical Stretch, Jenny Ford, some Leslie....and I started doing some of Caroline Jordan's workouts this week and found them to be a nice bit of Physical Therapy and traditional exercise. I gained a few pounds during the pandemic, but that is more from snacking since the snacks are so close to my WFH desk. I think at this point in my life (I'm 53) what I eat plays more into weight gain or loss than what I do for exercise. I mainly want to feel good and I have gotten a lot better about doing workouts that feel good as opposed to following a "plan" just for the sake of following a plan. Donna |
05-02-21, 08:44 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Sherry- sending hugs your way too. I read your post and my heart goes out you.
I am grateful for this community. It helps to hear your stories as we progress in life and face different challenges and unexpected changes. I’ve been here since 1998. So hard to believe. Thank you all
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