My weight has been a struggle for decades but now at 64, it’s imperative that I get up and start moving more. It’s time to start a routine I can stick to because let’s face it getting started is the hardest part. It’s hard because lifting weights and moving a body that’s been sedentary. My goals are lofty but achievable and this time, I’m hoping that I don’t have to start over…again.
It seems every time I start; I get sick. Literally, the common cold love to attack me when I start exercising. We, the hubby and I, have already changed the foods we eat and the portions we consume. That’s been a huge help but we need to move. And like I said, I have goals and I believe I can achieve them.
Strength and mobility - I have noticed a steep decline in areas like being able to get up off the floor or say, balancing on one leg for more than 5 seconds before toppling over. Now that I’m in my 60s, I need to get the strength back and work on my core. It will help me to NOT fall down from simple tasks like getting into a bath.
I need to lose 107 lbs. Yup, it pains me to write this but I’m currently 232lbs and I’m only 5 ft. tall. I’m an apple shape, so the belly, bosom and bottom are sadly in need of downsizing. While I set the goal of 125 lbs. It’s not a hard number. I want to get to a healthy weight where I look better and most of all can move better.
We purchased a recumbent bike to get started. It’s sitting across the room from me as I type this and I swear I can gear it calling to me. It’s going to be a big help in losing inches off my legs and derriere. Before you say it, I know that the most important thing to losing this weight is decreasing my calorie intake. It’s not just about exercise. Food matters.
I’m doing this with a buddy, my husband so that we can hold each other accountable.
THE PHOTO - My beautiful niece-in-law & me, the apple next to her, at my a church event a week ago. While this photo makes me cry, it also makes me want to do something about it. Not because I worry about what others think of me, but because I want to improve my health. I love my family and spending time with them and I love my church family and spending time with them.
And I’m also rethinking those white loafers as I stare at the photo now. It feels so “Pat Boone”. Points to you if you get the reference!Back to the topic...
J, the hubby, and I are also planning to take walks because we have a local park near our home and it has a paved walking path. The weather is getting warmer, and the sun is up longer, so there’s no better time than now to get our feet moving. Well maybe not this week, because apparently there’s a mini heatwave brewing.
Start a blog. Start an exercise and weight loss regimen. It seems like starting new things is the theme for 2026 after starting at a new church at the end of 2025!
Wish me luck!
B
0 comments