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Location: Over by those oil wells, TX | It's the pitts! Please create a weight loss program where those of us who are exhausted after work every day can get linked up for a month to a machine...then wake up in 4 weeks 30 pounds lighter and back in riding shape. lol! I remember even 10 years ago when I had endless energy! I know some of us have different jobs that keep us on our feet and you may think you have it worse but the thing is that long hours sitting and reading and researching all day is tiring too although in a different way. Enjoy your youth!
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Location: In a happy place | Isn't it awful? |
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Location: East Texas | I seem to be in the same boat. I started walking several months ago and was walking approximately 5 to 7 miles a day and I gained weight. I have not walked in three weeks and I am not feeling as good as I did so I am going to start back walking again but still frustrated. I am an investigator for a sheriff department and a stress eater so I do a lot of reading typing and eating! I am going to start supplementing with Zeal to help curb my cravings. |
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Location: Texas | Ain't it the truth. I found that I can't lose with just diet or exercise. It takes both. No willpower here. (Sigh) |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | I am not older but I can tell you a few things that I have learned. First, it is your DIET that drives everything, not the exercise part. And make sure you aren't thirsty for water first before you eat. You will be surprised at how much your boy is craving water and not food. People are shocked at how little I eat and I am not skinny (not fat but you cna't see bones on me, if you get what I am saying). More water, less food, nothing processed!!!! I think for people who have a desk job (like me), this is really important.
I work way more than 8 hours a day. I get to the office about 7:45 and if I am not on the road, I am not typically getting home until closer to 6. If I am on the road, getting home at 6 is a good day. And I don't take a lunch-I eat and keep working. I ride three horses too.
I have found the only time I can work out is in the morning. My alarm wakes up at 4:45. I feed all the animals and head to the gym (like 2 minutes away from me). I work out for one hour and then come home and get ready for work.
My horses have been on vacation this month so in order to keep up the active part of me after work, I have been doing 2 a days. That's right-twice to the gym. I don't do anything the second time that I did in the morning. However, vacation is almost over so I will just go back to riding the three girls.
I can't stress enough the importance of drinking A LOT of water (my acupuncturist said half your weight in ounces), eating clean, and making sure you are not thirsty first before you eat. It drives everything.
PS-my aunt and I had this conversation over the weekend and she is almost 60. She agreed with everything I said and said she eats way less than she did 30 years ago. She just doesn't need that much food. Food for fuel. That is my motto.
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| I agree. My problem is I have a desk job, have 3 horses, I walk, I take Plexius Slim, I try to eat healthy (no processed foods), and I have cut way down and I only try to eat 1200 calories a day. Some say that is not enough, but I am 63 and not as active as I was even 10 years ago. So with doing all this, I STILL cannot lose the weight. And YES I drink lots of water. |
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| Be careful with your water intake. I didn't think you could drink too much water, but my 80 yr.old dad did and ended up in the hospital for low potassium. He was diagnosed with emphysema, though and was drinking alot to help thin the mucus in his lungs. The emphysema may have been a big factor. The doctor just told him to drink a certain amount and no more unless he was outside sweating a lot. It seems like he was drinking at least 8 oz. every hour while he was in the office plus more at meals,but this was in the winter, not summer. |
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Location: The edge of no where | Argh... You sound just like me. Typical day for me is leaving the house at 6:15-30. One hour commute. Work till 5:30 or 6... and home at 7:30. I'm trying to ride 2-3 horses, one that's really green. I know going to the gym is great...but there are only so many hours in the day. When I'm home, I want to be outside working with my horses or hanging out with my husband.
The only thing that works for me is Atkins. Cut the carbs and I (very slowly) lose weight. They have a tracker app that's really handy. I have one of their shakes in the car for breakfast, and one of the protein bars about 9 or 10. I took 2 weeks off the first part of this month, but I've still lost 20 lbs since mid-April. Trying to work in some core strength that's quick, like a few planks a day. It's hard to stick to something day in and day out....there's weeks I don't drop a single flippin lb... Step back and look at the big picture. You can do it!
I keep a 33oz water bottle on my desk, make sure I drink 4 of them daily.
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| I've tried Atkins, just didn't work for me, tried Paleo, works to a degree, I know I cannot do the breads so I guess kinda gluten free, can't do spicy foods anymore, nor beer (LOL). I can't eat a lot of things I used to so it is mainly fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and chicken and fish. You would think I would be able to lose something. But doesn't seem to. |
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Location: NE Texas | Fine then....send that Spencer to me! I don't want him to make you more tired! LOL Just kidding, of course. Have had you on my mind lately and hope you are well and your pony is awesome! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Herbie - 2014-07-23 10:07 AM Fine then....send that Spencer to me! I don't want him to make you more tired! LOL Just kidding, of course. Have had you on my mind lately and hope you are well and your pony is awesome!
She can send him to either one of us for that matter. We'll take real good care of him! LOL I've been thinking about you too. We need new Spencer pics. |
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Location: Over by those oil wells, TX | Atkins worked for me great when I got a divorce 9 years ago...lol but the divorce really really curbed my appetite so starting the diet was a "piece of cake". haha. I should probably cut some carbs and tend to eat them because they make me happy. :-( Temporarily.
Herbie...Spencer is my saving grace! I haven't been riding as much as I should and I know there are no excuses other than lack of energy. You can't have the only young handsome guy in my life!! haha!!
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Location: Over by those oil wells, TX | total performance - 2014-07-23 10:18 AM
Herbie - 2014-07-23 10:07 AM Fine then....send that Spencer to me! I don't want him to make you more tired! LOL Just kidding, of course. Have had you on my mind lately and hope you are well and your pony is awesome!
I still hope and plan to meet you both this fall!! Spencer and I will be more than ready for a road trip and time with good people! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | hopin4$ - 2014-07-23 10:40 AM total performance - 2014-07-23 10:18 AM Herbie - 2014-07-23 10:07 AM Fine then....send that Spencer to me! I don't want him to make you more tired! LOL Just kidding, of course. Have had you on my mind lately and hope you are well and your pony is awesome! I still hope and plan to meet you both this fall!! Spencer and I will be more than ready for a road trip and time with good people!
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| Chin up! You can do it - persistence and effort. The little changes add up over time.
I really thought I was getting now where with my diet change and exercising because my scale didn't change - not one pound! However, I took some pictures and wowza! The difference sure showed there.
It is a journey to change your diet, your lifestyle, and make a commitment to doing something different. Just because you have set backs or plateaus doesn't mean you are not progressing and moving forward. You CAN DO IT! My mom is currently going through this and hates exercising with a passion - but we have started keeping each other accountable. It helps to have someone to go through it with - mind you we are 2 time zones apart!
Remember that carbs are fuel (energy), protein builds lean muscle, and healthy fats bring a nice sheen to hair, nails, and skin. Eat accordingly and things will add up!
Good Luck! You can do it!!! |
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| I understand exactly - same age, desk job, long hours, tired and lack of energy all the time.
After a certain age, it is not strictly diet that drives your weight loss. I eat way less and way better than I did when I was younger and cannot lose weight. It does take exercise, but that's tough when you work long hours and are totally wrung out when you get home, and still have to feed everyone, clean, buy groceries, cook, laundry, etc..
If you find a solution, please let me know. |
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Location: Over by those oil wells, TX | lindseylou.. thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I stay determined but then life gets in the way. It sounds like others are in the same boat and it's too bad we don't all live nearer to each other to keep each other in line. Getting older has it's upside but the tradeoff is losing our youth. yuk! lol! |
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| It is tough, I lost almost 50 pounds and had no problems keeping it off for 4 years. I exercise 6-7 hours per week and eat clean, 95% of my diet was excellent, the other 5%- chocolate a couple of times a week or cake on special occasions. I have gone through meno pause, same exercise and eating habits and I have put on almost 8 pounds. Things change as we get older and it makes me mad! I have to really watch the calories now, something I did not have to do before, even though I don't eat processed foods and most everything I eat is healthy. I did a lot of weights before but have added more weights to my workout program. At my gym they constantly are saying as you get older weights are just as important as cardio. |
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Location: Alberta | Staying accountable with what we eat is always key....falling off the wagon does NOT mean failure....stick with things and be CONSISTANT with what and how much you eat! I agree what we eat totally dictates how are body functions and how we feel!
YES carbs, protein & healthy fats are KEY....but remember carbs aren't just potatoes, bread or pasta (those are refined).....fruits & veggies are depending on their glycemic index :)
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| hopin4$ - 2014-07-23 11:26 AM
lindseylou.. thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I stay determined but then life gets in the way. It sounds like others are in the same boat and it's too bad we don't all live nearer to each other to keep each other in line. Getting older has it's upside but the tradeoff is losing our youth. yuk! lol!
Oh HUGS!!! 
I know how life gets in the way. I wish we were all closer too! |
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