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Once again, I resolve to lose weight
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<blockquote data-quote="jbrain" data-source="post: 113201" data-attributes="member: 3450"><p>Hi WFEN,</p><p>sounds like you and I are basically in the same boat--5 lbs to lose (well, I could lose 10 and be ecstatic but am trying to be realistic). I went through menopause about 6 yrs ago at the age of 47 and that is when I gained my extra 10 lbs that I cannot seem to get off. </p><p></p><p>I walk quite a bit--to and from remote parking lot (about 2 miles total on workdays) and I walk a lot in the course of my job and usually take the stairs rather than the elevator. I am lucky in that my husband is a big believer in exercise (and very thin, darn him) so he is always ready to go take a walk with me. We used to dance a lot, not so much lately. I have tendonitis in my right arm and that has made it really hard to get the weight training I need plus it hurts if husband and I try to do any swing dancing (my lead arm is my right arm, can't do any turns). I just made an appointment. with my Dr. to take care of the arm--have been trying to ignore it for months now and it is no better, maybe worse.</p><p></p><p>I am doing a new exercise routine I found through AARP and am writing down what I eat--that seems to work pretty well with me--not so likely to eat it if I have to record it and the amount of calories. I try to stick to about 1800 calories a day but I know I am eating more like 2200 right now. I usually give myself a "day off" in the week so I can eat whatever and how much I want--do that on Fridays. husband and I go to Happy Hour Friday nights and have dinner so I don't want to have to be worrying about watching what I eat and drink those nights.</p><p></p><p>I am trying to have a different mindset these days--eating and exercising "right" not to lose weight but to be fit and feel good. I am trying to accept my body more for how it is instead of always thinking, "why can't I look like I did before menopause?" That just makes me depressed and then I want to eat more sweets. Also, husband is very supportive--tells me I am not fat, am beautiful, etc. I just have to try to believe him!</p><p></p><p>Thanks all,</p><p>Jane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jbrain, post: 113201, member: 3450"] Hi WFEN, sounds like you and I are basically in the same boat--5 lbs to lose (well, I could lose 10 and be ecstatic but am trying to be realistic). I went through menopause about 6 yrs ago at the age of 47 and that is when I gained my extra 10 lbs that I cannot seem to get off. I walk quite a bit--to and from remote parking lot (about 2 miles total on workdays) and I walk a lot in the course of my job and usually take the stairs rather than the elevator. I am lucky in that my husband is a big believer in exercise (and very thin, darn him) so he is always ready to go take a walk with me. We used to dance a lot, not so much lately. I have tendonitis in my right arm and that has made it really hard to get the weight training I need plus it hurts if husband and I try to do any swing dancing (my lead arm is my right arm, can't do any turns). I just made an appointment. with my Dr. to take care of the arm--have been trying to ignore it for months now and it is no better, maybe worse. I am doing a new exercise routine I found through AARP and am writing down what I eat--that seems to work pretty well with me--not so likely to eat it if I have to record it and the amount of calories. I try to stick to about 1800 calories a day but I know I am eating more like 2200 right now. I usually give myself a "day off" in the week so I can eat whatever and how much I want--do that on Fridays. husband and I go to Happy Hour Friday nights and have dinner so I don't want to have to be worrying about watching what I eat and drink those nights. I am trying to have a different mindset these days--eating and exercising "right" not to lose weight but to be fit and feel good. I am trying to accept my body more for how it is instead of always thinking, "why can't I look like I did before menopause?" That just makes me depressed and then I want to eat more sweets. Also, husband is very supportive--tells me I am not fat, am beautiful, etc. I just have to try to believe him! Thanks all, Jane [/QUOTE]
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