50 and over Month of May

[JoanC]

I think the cold is almost over but not the cough. I had somehow hurt my calf and it has bothered me for a week. I've been staying off it but today I walked 1.5 mi on treadmill and I think it actually helped. There is no reason why I haven't been doing upper body but any excuse will do.

Magnolia I use a down pillow that is not that full. I can mold it to the support I need. I know how bad the pain is and I hope you get some relief soon.

Joan

[magnolia]

Hi, Y'All!

Thanks, Joan. I have a memory foam pillow that I use now. It's about right. I am doing a lot better, but I have a ways to go yet. I finally slept pretty well last night, so I'm grateful.

Needless to say, I have not been working out this week. I have been in so much pain, I haven't even wanted to think about it! So I am going with the flow until I get the go ahead from the chiropractor.

Everyone, please stay well! Have a great day.

Magnolia

[JoanC]

I am now using myfitnesspal to record my eating. It can sync with the fitbit site. I was amazed that when I said I had a sit down job and would work out 3 times a week for 30 minutes, it said I could lose .9lb a week if I ate 1200 calories. No wonder I haven't been losing. So much for 2lb a week. I better fight for 1lb.

Joan

[JoanC]

Hear Joan scream. I just measured and my hips are 1 INCH bigger and waist is 1/2 to 1 inch bigger. I thought I had stayed the same. You better never stop exercising as long as I have.

[JoanC]

I have lost so much strength. I just finished Gym style chest and triceps. I couldn't do all the pushups and used lighter weights. I am almost too sore to type.

I decided to do Gym style for a month rather than a rotation. I may use Butts and Gutts instead of gym lower body but we will see.

[Jann]

{{{Joan}}} I know!! It is amazing how muscles work. The good thing is muscle memory -- you will be back in shape in no time. It works both ways!! yay!!

Magnolia - How's the neck?

My ankle is still sore. I read on the internet sometimes it can take up to six weeks to heal. I am not trying to follow a video I am just making up my own routine for now. I also joined a group that is trying to lose 10 pounds by summer! I put on 10 pound since last year. Up and down more or less a couple of pounds. It's allll in my middle!! Trying extra hard with diet and exercise as best I can.

[JoanC]

Jann I hate that we both added 10lbs and now have to fight to get them off. Especially when I have so many other pounds to lose. I hope I remember how I feel now next January when I am so busy. I can't ever let down again. Even my grandson feels heavy when I carry him.

I love myfitnesspal. I have only used it for a day but it seems to have everything in its data bank. And it doesn't cost anything.

I printed off an April 2004 or 2005 rotation that is Building strength that uses gym style. I may follow that for cardio. I will follow gym style for a month.

Joan

[JoanC]

I am so sore today and am putting off doing a wo. BUT I will do it.

Joan

[magnolia]

Hi, Y'All!

My neck is fine now. It's the bursitis in my right shoulder that is giving me so much pain. So now we are treating that. I do not know how long it will take to get over this, I just have to go with the flow! I am icing my shoulder about three times a day, but I am trying not to take very much pain reliever. I take two aspirin before bed, and that's about it. I made a deal with myself that I would have to be in a lot of pain during the day to take anything else. So far, I have only had to do that a couple of days. I really don't like not working out. Maybe by next week I can walk some. At least I wouldn't have to use my shoulder to do that.

Well, the ice pack is calling me, so I had better go tend to my shoulder again.

Please stay well, everyone!

Magnolia

[JoanC]

Magnolia Hope you're feeling better soon. It feels so much better when we can wo. I hope you are not like me. The longer I go withut exercise the less I want to start back up.

I did get lower body in yesterday. Only a 30 min KCM that was floor work and substituted for the pushups with more legs.

Joan