2021 WIR Healthy Lifestyle Discussion

[tcu2003]

We had a crazy gorgeous day yesterday for February in Kansas, so we took advantage and went for a walk before dinner with DH and the kids. Today I had a mostly meeting-free afternoon, so I took a break and got some time in on the treadmill (yesterday’s weather disappeared quickly as we had snow this morning and cold temps again).

[Blonde Granny]

I finally got on the scale last night......I am carefully eating veggies and more veggies along with some fruit, and I am drinking water at a rate of 3 - 16 oz starbuck size glasses per day......oh joy, I have now lost 3 lbs.

[andi9899]

I tried the Peloton app. I love it. I started with it on Monday and I've done 6 workouts so far. I am still a little sore and I am hardly ever sore from working out. I recommend it.

[Blonde Granny]

My neighbor who has a treadmill and I looked at a couple at Academy Sports today. We have another store called Total Fitness that looks far superior. I think I want a treadmill, be need to be somewhat careful due to having a pacemaker for the last 5 years and 2 heart issues. I used my neighbors when we got home, 'Im still a little woozy to do doing 10 minutes on at at 1.3

At my age of 76, caution is the best option sometimes.

[azucena]

BG - I only say this because you're a poster I admire.  Treadmills are a tremendous fall risk, and falls are a leading cause of death for seniors.  Please think long and hard about this.

[chiver78]

Feb 5, 2021 13:55:18 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

I tried the Peloton app. I love it. I started with it on Monday and I've done 6 workouts so far. I am still a little sore and I am hardly ever sore from working out. I recommend it.

cycle workouts, or general ones? 

[andi9899]

Feb 5, 2021 16:34:45 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Feb 5, 2021 13:55:18 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

I tried the Peloton app. I love it. I started with it on Monday and I've done 6 workouts so far. I am still a little sore and I am hardly ever sore from working out. I recommend it.

cycle workouts, or general ones? 

Yes. So far I have done walking, cycling, and strength training with weights and using bodyweight.

[chiver78]

nice. I should look into that. was there a trial period? I can't remember if you had posted about it or not. sorry, this week has been a beast. I'm lucky I know.my.owm name rn.

[andi9899]

Yes! The first 30 days are free! Try it. You can always cancel it of you don't like it.

[Blonde Granny]

Feb 5, 2021 16:07:10 GMT -5 azucena said:

BG - I only say this because you're a poster I admire.  Treadmills are a tremendous fall risk, and falls are a leading cause of death for seniors.  Please think long and hard about this.

Thank you......I have a good friend who was a cardio nurse for years, in talking to her today, she said don't do anything until I contact my cardio Dr. to get permission.  As for falling, yes, I've done that, that goodness for my Guardian Angel who caught me before I hit the concrete ( I 'm not kidding on that one).

[nidena]

Blonde Granny, I'm a big fan of recumbent bikes; mainly because I can sit and read a book while pedaling as fast or as slow as I want.

[Blonde Granny]

I was at Academy Sports yesterday, and they had little to show....cost for one treadmill was $599, the next was $ 999 and one not in the store was higher. I'm going to stop in at Total Fitness today and see if I can get a better understanding of what might be best for this old Granny.

[andi9899]

I got my treadmill at Academy for $299. You just have to keep checking. Also look at Walmart. They have free shipping and you can return it if you don't like it. Just make sure to filter the retailer to Walmart only.

[andi9899]

Sam's also has fitness equipment too.

[andi9899]

I want to get a rower too, but I don’t have anywhere to put it.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

I am a sloth and a glutton. 

[Lizard Queen]

Feb 6, 2021 22:59:15 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

I am a sloth and a glutton. 

Same 

[andi9899]

Feb 6, 2021 23:10:00 GMT -5 Lizard Queen said:

Feb 6, 2021 22:59:15 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

I am a sloth and a glutton. 

Same 

Same here. I am hoping to be a beast again. I won't hold my breath.

[Blonde Granny]

I went to Total Fitness yesterday morning.....all by myself and made the decision. The young man helping me was knowledgable, let me play on it for a few minutes to show me how all the button work. They will deliver it this upcoming week. For now, it's going to go into the sunroom, and if I ever want it moved, even though it has wheels they will come out and do it for me at no charge. It cost me more than I thought it would, but it's mine.....and frankly I'm irritated enough at a few people I don't care what it cost me. It;s mine and it's my money so they can all stick their head in a barrel.

[nidena]

Friday was a very grey day.  Literally and figuratively.  I think my step total was around 500.  However, yesterday, the boyfriend and I went to the Eiteljorg museum, Best Buy, and Lowe's.  I ended up just shy of 6,400 steps.

Today is beautifully sunny but, weather.com says it's "bitterly cold" in the single digit temps.  I anticipate getting in nearly 5,000 steps today; between going to work and then going to Kroger: I need to stock up on ice cream and pb cups again.

Even with my low-step days (and the pb cups), my body composition is changing for the better so I will keep on keeping on.

[ners]

Feb 6, 2021 22:59:15 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

I am a sloth and a glutton. 

[laterbloomer]

My weight loss has been stalled for a week, while ISO is melting away to nothing! And he cheats! I think I'm going to smother him in his sleep!

[nidena]

Dinner tonight: yellow bell pepper, tomato, zucchini squash, mushrooms, baby broccoli, carrots, and blueberries all cooked up in some olive oil just long enough until the carrots are little soft but far from mushy.

[flutterby]

This past week was okay. I hit my step goal. Only did 1 arm workout - just got lazy. I didn't lose another 2 pounds like I'd hoped, but I'm down 4.8 lbs. in 12 days, so that's still pretty good. I need to adjust my fat/protein ratios.

This week:

Continue with the 16,500 step daily average
Lose another 1.5 pounds
Find the rest of my weights and get at least 2 arm workouts in

Good enough. Have a great week all!

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Feb 7, 2021 11:14:07 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

My weight loss has been stalled for a week, while ISO is melting away to nothing! And he cheats! I think I'm going to smother him in his sleep! [img src="https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/ymamsmiles/sad.png" src="//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png" class="smile" alt=""]

Boys are dumb. 

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Okay, after a weekend of ridiculous indulgence, I'm going to try to behave myself tomorrow. 

[nidena]

I had to pace my house the last 1500 steps but I met the step goal on my Garmin last night.  I also met the water and stairs goal so that's cool; especially the water goal.

[ners]

Hit my step goal.  That is all I have to say for last week. 

This week's goals 100,000 steps, work on limiting carb and calorie intake, work on increasing water intake and 30 minutes of strength and or yoga.


01/01/19 177.2
01/01/20 165.2
01/01/21 169.0
01/04/21 167.8
01/11/21 168.0
01/18/21 168.6
01/25/21 167.4
02/01/21 167.4
02/08/21 169.0

Have a great week everyone and keep up the good work.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Stating this out loud because I need to acknowledge it’s actually happening.

[chiver78]

Feb 7, 2021 22:36:58 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

Okay, after a weekend of ridiculous indulgence, I'm going to try to behave myself tomorrow. 

likewise. oof.