tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post8054217695556193337..comments2024-02-25T14:52:03.956-05:00Comments on Knit By God's Hand: I'm getting old... does Betty White work out?Rebecca Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-41622889713394428082017-06-30T18:41:15.876-04:002017-06-30T18:41:15.876-04:00I like that quote you shared about not giving up b...I like that quote you shared about not giving up but starting over. I feel like I'm constantly doing that now that I really struggle to keep weight off too. For me, the key has been to find group classes I like (hip hop aerobics and boxing with body bags) in between training for races. I love running and hope I'll always love running, but I go through seasons of it, and I think it's better to switch things up anyway. The classes are good to go to because I've been going so long and so consistently that people know me and talk to me, so I feel a bit more commitment to actually go, which can help when my motivation is down. Basically, I've just marked on the calendar that those two nights are always blocked off for my exercise classes, and my husband's really good to support me in that (like, he won't schedule meetings or anything for those nights). It makes a big difference.<br /><br />Good luck with your refresh!Torriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914130332528653162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-81296625177105847902017-06-29T10:53:25.767-04:002017-06-29T10:53:25.767-04:00I'm not much of a cardio girl... but I'm n...I'm not much of a cardio girl... but I'm not much of a worker-out-er right now either. I've always been more of a yoga/belly dance (subtle movement) type workout person. I don't love weights... but I can sometimes motivate myself to pick them up and do some arm reps, which is good. I try to take the stairs at work as much as possible and go for walks once a day if I can. Baby steps and all that. I really want to get back to doing workouts on Tuesdays when I am at home and on nights when KC is gone. Good luck lady, we are all often starting over and trying to get "better". :) XO - Alexandra<br /><br /><a href="http://simplyalexandramyfavoritethings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things</a>Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005714012822874818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-62508550171190711782017-06-29T06:38:06.172-04:002017-06-29T06:38:06.172-04:00My doctor put me on Adipex-P a month ago in hopes ...My doctor put me on Adipex-P a month ago in hopes of helping me get some weight off so it will get easier to exercise. I have plantar fasciitis, arthritis in at least one ankle, a bum knee from wiping out of the ice at work once too often, and currently a pain in the neck/shoulder that is affecting my back now, too. I have to get x-rays of my neck and back to make sure there's no disc involvement, that it's all muscle/tendon/ligament/whatever. If it's not, my Total Gym is totally coming back out and getting used again. I lost 12 pounds the first month on the pill without making any effort...imagine what would happen if I actually exercise!<br /><br />On the menopause thing...I got really messed up in my later 30s and early 40s. I had my period virtually every day and the days that were when my actual period was supposed to be I'd hemorraghe. It was awful. I ended up getting a D&C and then they put me on Provera to force my body to have regular periods. Around 47 or so the periods were only coming once a year or so even with the meds so I quit taking them and that was the end. My doctor had a fit, said I was too young for menopause, but for once I totally ignored him and I've been fine. I had one year of the worst emotional ups and downs...totally cried all the time about everything and anything...and a few pretty mild hot flashes. That was it. Personally, I'm glad to be done with that, but maybe that's because the last 10 years of it were pretty awful for me.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-91532717549546988062017-06-28T16:36:46.131-04:002017-06-28T16:36:46.131-04:00I'm doing Weight Watchers for weight loss, and...I'm doing Weight Watchers for weight loss, and I just started an arm routine (seeing as how I can't walk, there will be no cardio for a few more months). I started menopause really early & I actually think I might be done already at 53. What? That seems crazy!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-45468412100389988722017-06-27T20:09:58.458-04:002017-06-27T20:09:58.458-04:00I definitely need to build some strength. I definitely need to build some strength. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-71442170954067779512017-06-27T19:03:27.060-04:002017-06-27T19:03:27.060-04:00Being motivated to get back on track can be one of...Being motivated to get back on track can be one of the toughest things in the journey, and you've nailed that, so congrats! And, yes, I attended a seminar by a doctor/researcher (Dr. Vonda Wright--I think she's written some books) who researched aging, and she said that weight-bearing exercises like lifting weights, plyometrics, and running are the best things to do to help us age gracefully. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-83115189394714135132017-06-27T18:43:42.930-04:002017-06-27T18:43:42.930-04:00I started into menopause at 48. Stopped periods, s...I started into menopause at 48. Stopped periods, started again. Stopped again. Finally done - completely done - by 50. Then came the hot flashes. :) And the weight gain. When I was in my 30's I started running and lost 50 pounds in a year. I was able to keep it off until I hit menopause. Ugh. I think you are doing the right thing by asking the Lord what you should do. He created you and knows exactly what you need!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13760897671143549963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-51319923130620629572017-06-27T17:49:08.797-04:002017-06-27T17:49:08.797-04:00Neither.
Pilates :) Neither. <br />Pilates :) Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-39136969621057554722017-06-27T17:18:36.156-04:002017-06-27T17:18:36.156-04:00I'm so glad you decided to keep everything in ...I'm so glad you decided to keep everything in one place! Perhaps you can title the blog "knit and train by God's hand"<br />Just look at all these comments and all the people that you inspire every day just by you being you! <br /><br />Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-75294708037705824532017-06-27T16:25:38.474-04:002017-06-27T16:25:38.474-04:00Good luck with your 21 day fix!
You always do amaz...Good luck with your 21 day fix!<br />You always do amazing when you put your mind to something, so I have no doubt you'll do well.<br />FYI Betty White would be a great addition I could chat it up with that woman anytime she is hilarious, love her!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-3417426357404098242017-06-27T16:24:35.516-04:002017-06-27T16:24:35.516-04:00Your honesty rocks! I like seeing your life on one...Your honesty rocks! I like seeing your life on one blog!! I am loving my weight training. I like the cardio, but girl, we need weights for our bones! I like seeing muscles, which is why I'm so happy to be lifting again. Plus, we get big calorie burns with weight training. <br /><br />Why don't you start the Body Beast? You could do the Hammer and Chisel again too. It had a blend of cardio and weights. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-88113274081382486892017-06-27T15:28:50.198-04:002017-06-27T15:28:50.198-04:00I'll look forward to your Tuesday posts just a...I'll look forward to your Tuesday posts just as I look forward to all the others! You are such an inspiration! I've lost and gained back the same 50 pounds at least four times. Time to get started again, and maybe in retirement I'll be up off my hind end more and not so close to the snack table....Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-15130015852604896172017-06-27T13:50:27.310-04:002017-06-27T13:50:27.310-04:00If this is important to you then you should write ...If this is important to you then you should write it! I'm glad your friends encouraged you to do so :)<br />Also, you are definitely a runner! Your exercise and fitness posts always inspire me. And, trust me, I need A LOT of inspiration to get off the couch and moving!Audrey Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593561585985740053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-59061507505065186892017-06-27T12:15:19.479-04:002017-06-27T12:15:19.479-04:00I'm a runner at heart but boyyyy is it fun wei...I'm a runner at heart but boyyyy is it fun weight training! And personally, I think the body looks so much better with a little muscle tone! I'm studying wellness + fitness right now, so I totally get where you're at with trying to decide what to do. I have lost my motivation because i'm so busy with school & work.. but I know when I'll get it back, i'll probably choose weight training!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-30995395294506205272017-06-27T11:58:28.368-04:002017-06-27T11:58:28.368-04:00This post is so timely for me, Rebecca Jo. I'v...This post is so timely for me, Rebecca Jo. I've struggled with my weight for years and really fell off the rails when my depression consumed my life. And even though I no longer battle depression daily (but you know how it likes to pop up and say hi occasionally) I still treat my body poorly by eating badly and never exercising. I'm finally changing those old, bad habits, although this time, I going slowly. Normally I make grandiose (i.e. super unrealistic) plans that I promptly fail and quit. But I'm making real changes and really exercising again, not just thinking about it or giving lip service. We both can do this!!<br /><br />And every time I get hot or sweat for no reason - I think, here she comes. I got my period early so I suspect menopause will come early too. I won't mind saying good riddance to my period but everything else that comes with it - nope. Tanya @ A Mindful Migrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662395965850097235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-3910157487995737822017-06-27T11:12:52.035-04:002017-06-27T11:12:52.035-04:00oh the weight struggle, I hear ya on that one frie...oh the weight struggle, I hear ya on that one friend! I am a both kind of girl, mostly I like taking classes. Maybe if you can join a gym and take some classes of different kinds it would mix it up a bit. I took a cardio dance jam last Friday and while I was awful at it, it was fun and I worked up a bit of a sweat. Then I am trying Purebarre too. It works muscles that I don't normally use, so that's good too. good luck with the weight loss, I still have those pesky last 5 that I want to get rid of...but cake sounds so much better...Foxy's Domestic Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349449371975937570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-51167126443349815892017-06-27T10:30:57.077-04:002017-06-27T10:30:57.077-04:00I know what you mean friend by loving cardio. I l...I know what you mean friend by loving cardio. I love it too, but my body doesn't seem to like it all the time. It seems like some low impact weights workouts that don't include a lot of pounding are so essential for my body to recover after runs, so I'm learning to love weights more. :) I'm looking forward to following along with your journey as we both continue down this road. :) Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997485869965347851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-88793621400165248212017-06-27T09:54:01.368-04:002017-06-27T09:54:01.368-04:00Ugh... the struggle is definitely real! I've ...Ugh... the struggle is definitely real! I've gained back most of the 20 pounds I lost and have to get serious about working on that :( I generally like weight training more than cardio with the exception of running because I just really enjoy the time to myself outside, or using it as an excuse to catch up with friends while we run :) Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-25992999904544236632017-06-27T09:26:51.739-04:002017-06-27T09:26:51.739-04:00Hahah if Betty White moved in with you and Ricky t...Hahah if Betty White moved in with you and Ricky that needs its own show!! I am so glad your friends encouraged you to just write about you. Sometimes I pull back with what I want to share because I think, who in the world wants to read that? But these are our little spaces for whatever we want to include. I'm pretty sure no one cares that my family went to a carnival and some may even view it as bragging (hopefully not though) but that's what I want to document and look back on. Staying on a fitness and healthy eating pattern is tough work. I struggle with it all the time :( <a href="http://www.beautifullycandid.com" rel="nofollow">Beautifully Candid</a>Beautifully Candidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680801019984009104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-35609352348341493132017-06-27T08:25:16.385-04:002017-06-27T08:25:16.385-04:00You know I'll support you wherever you post --...You know I'll support you wherever you post -- starting over again stinks ... but while getting old is something everyone should get to experience, dealing with the symptoms of old age is the worst! I don't think you need to specifically train for anything. Just get out there and stay active - the fitness will come and the metabolism will know that YOU mean business. :)Elizabeth - No Lazy Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850346132248360959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-79652853585333600762017-06-27T08:21:52.944-04:002017-06-27T08:21:52.944-04:00sometimes we just need a fitness overhaul and if w...sometimes we just need a fitness overhaul and if weights is where it's at, then that's where it's at! I need to increase my weight lifting as well but it's hard to fit that in with muay thai since I love that more :/Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044005966979731361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253142.post-21028433577895045392017-06-27T08:19:50.849-04:002017-06-27T08:19:50.849-04:00Man, I need to get back on the diet and walking tr...Man, I need to get back on the diet and walking train! I have SO fallen off and I've got the body to prove it! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297382150275089735noreply@blogger.com