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Title: Needing a routine (again)
Post by: ds1987 on April 14, 2017, 08:49:56 AM
Post by: ds1987 on April 14, 2017, 08:49:56 AM
Hi all!
I just started HRT yesterday, and am excited for what's to come. But I know that I can't just sit around and wait for the results I want. I used to be quite active (run two miles before lifting, yoga 4-5x/week), but I've done essentially nil for the last several months. I've been working retail for a bit, and am a massage therapist, so I'm lucky that my job(s) keep my body mostly regulated. I'm 5'1 and range between 115-120 on a given day. I'd like to get down to 110, and then consider 105, but I'm more concerned about 1. my strength for massaging clients and 2. my physique. I intend to start running (alt elliptical), yoga, and Pilates...but I keep lacking the motivation.
Is anyone else in the same, or at least a similar, boat, and need/want to check in for encouragement, solidarity, etc? I have visions of what I could look like over the next several years, and maybe I'm just a bit overwhelmed to start. I'd love to turn this into a spot that we can all discuss our progress, and be supportive when things lack.
Who's with me??
I just started HRT yesterday, and am excited for what's to come. But I know that I can't just sit around and wait for the results I want. I used to be quite active (run two miles before lifting, yoga 4-5x/week), but I've done essentially nil for the last several months. I've been working retail for a bit, and am a massage therapist, so I'm lucky that my job(s) keep my body mostly regulated. I'm 5'1 and range between 115-120 on a given day. I'd like to get down to 110, and then consider 105, but I'm more concerned about 1. my strength for massaging clients and 2. my physique. I intend to start running (alt elliptical), yoga, and Pilates...but I keep lacking the motivation.
Is anyone else in the same, or at least a similar, boat, and need/want to check in for encouragement, solidarity, etc? I have visions of what I could look like over the next several years, and maybe I'm just a bit overwhelmed to start. I'd love to turn this into a spot that we can all discuss our progress, and be supportive when things lack.
Who's with me??
Title: Re: Needing a routine (again)
Post by: Dani on April 14, 2017, 09:10:20 AM
Post by: Dani on April 14, 2017, 09:10:20 AM
I am.
Over the past few years, I have lost over 100 pounds by diet and exercise. Recently, I have backslid a few pounds by not watching my diet. So, now I am going to rejuvenate my D&E activities and get back down to my goal weight.
Because of my age, which is 67, my exercise is limited to low impact and moderate intensity with lots of repetitions. I also have a titanium hip replacement, which also limits me, but does not stop me.
My big failure is diet. I know what to do. I just need to do it more often. :icon_female:
Over the past few years, I have lost over 100 pounds by diet and exercise. Recently, I have backslid a few pounds by not watching my diet. So, now I am going to rejuvenate my D&E activities and get back down to my goal weight.
Because of my age, which is 67, my exercise is limited to low impact and moderate intensity with lots of repetitions. I also have a titanium hip replacement, which also limits me, but does not stop me.
My big failure is diet. I know what to do. I just need to do it more often. :icon_female:
Title: Re: Needing a routine (again)
Post by: TimothyDawson on April 29, 2017, 04:38:51 AM
Post by: TimothyDawson on April 29, 2017, 04:38:51 AM
I have lost more than 20 pounds in the last year by exercises. I think you need to again start exercising or yoga. I am familiar with certain exercises that can help you. You can try going for a programme entrainement sportif. I heard from my friends that tones the body. Exercising daily strengthens your heart and allows it to pump more efficiently with less strain.
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Title: Re: Needing a routine (again)
Post by: Jacqueline on May 19, 2017, 01:29:31 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on May 19, 2017, 01:29:31 PM
Quote from: TimothyDawson on April 29, 2017, 04:38:51 AM
I have lost more than 20 pounds in the last year by exercises. I think you need to again start exercising or yoga. I am familiar with certain exercises that can help you. You can try going for a programme entrainement sportif. I heard from my friends that tones the body. Exercising daily strengthens your heart and allows it to pump more efficiently with less strain.
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