First day back to running since November. I cannot lift my left leg now. At least someone cleared the inside lane for running.

My Big, Fat, Weight-Loss Campaign Part 8: In Which I Finally Break through the Brick Wall

In my last post on the subject, I explained that I have been unable to move past a set-point weight. I have been at the same weight for almost two years, giver or take a few pounds

No one can continue to deprive themselves and do things they don’t want to do for two years in pursuit of an unattainable goal. it’s just not human nature. I confess there were weeks in which I decided that being fat…

My Big, Fat, Weight-Loss Campaign Part 8: In Which I Finally Break through the Brick Wall

My Big, Fat Weight-Loss Campaign, Part 7: The Betrayal of the Body

On the one hand, I have lost 55 pounds in about two years—45 of them during 2024. On the other hand, I have been stuck at the same number for about six months, and I can’t seem to move past it.

There are a few reasons for this. One reason is that my left knee decided to join my right knee by becoming incredibly painful. At times, I could walk only with the help of two canes. This meant that the…

My Big, Fat Weight-Loss Campaign, Part 7: The Betrayal of the Body

I finally lost THIRTY pounds.

Thirty pounds (or roughly 14 kg) is the same as;

• Two upright vacuums
• A whole ass whippet dog
• A medium sized rug
• A 50 inch (127 cm) flatscreen TV
• A fuckin mountain bike
• Two bowling balls

I just want to highlight just how much that is, because this is huge for me! I’ve always struggled with weight, and seeing myself become healthier is such an achievement. It’s in no way been an easy journey. There have been months where the scale didn’t move, or where my weight fluctuated, but to see it finally tick down to a thirty pound loss is a massive achievement for me.

I’ve got a ways to go, but knowing that I’ve made my health a priority, that I’ve improved my quality of life, that I haven’t given up, and that I can see those results is just mind-blowing.

Don’t know, might just loaf.

Well, I’ll exercize for an hour. Then I’ll loaf.

Well, I’ll exercize for two half-hour periods, separated by an indefinite time of loafing. Then, I’ll loaf more.

Productive January.

The best types of exercise for reducing blood pressure - Study Summary - Examine

When exercise modes were ranked for their effectiveness in reducing SBP, isometric exercise was the most effective, followed by combined training, resistance training, aerobic exercise training, and HIIT. Subgroup rankings were as follows: wall squats, leg extension, handgrip exercise, cycling, running, combined training, sprint interval training, resistance training, aerobic interval training, and walking.

incorporate that horse stance.

Staying active needs new approaches and data (as well as new trainers).

Reasons why we don’t exercise:

• I don’t have enough time;
• I can’t afford it (especially low-income people and older adults);
  I’m bored;
• I have other priorities (especially working mothers and carers);
• It’s too competitive and not fun (especially for kids and young people);
• I don’t think I can do it (poor self-efficacy);
• I’m afraid of getting hurt or hurting myself (especially among older adults);
• No one follows me;
• There are no suitable places or my workplace does not allow me;
• I’m afraid (of traffic, of crime, of appearing clumsy);
• I feel uncomfortable (litter, graffiti, air pollution, broken pavements, absence of parking spots or benches or shade, etc.), but I also feel uncomfortable with the fact that I can’t get out of the house;
• Ageism (I’m too old to put on overalls), sexism (not appropriate for girls or women), and cultural restrictions;
• Weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold and ice conditions (especially for older adults);
   
  How can the City of Longevity help mitigate these hurdles? What about understanding better how we experience – for example walking – the city?

Positive Artificial Intelligence Meets Affective Walkability

I don’t really think people are wrong when announcing their grievances with the whole “exercise” thing.

There’s truth to every side so… The best I advice I could give is to try using youtube as a fitness service because that’s what I use. It doesn’t cost anything and you can even do workouts for only a few minutes.

You’ll probably find some channels specific for disabilities too. Or you can try those elderly workouts thingies if you want something far less intensive.

I think some people are being really nasty with the replies. I think it’s okay to feel like you can’t do it or you don’t have the money. So… I give you alternatives rather than insults. .u.

As far as eating healthy, water does A LOT for you. And then, with the less intense workouts, you don’t have to worry about packing calories or proteins.

Yoga Mats

Hi All,

I have recently started a collection of yoga mats with my art on them. Great for meditation and Pilates, too. Or, just sitting outside! Be well!

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Best,

Maggie

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Mind, Body, Spirit…Move? A series of events prevent me from doing exercise.

Then there is exercise. Bodies need to move.

I thought that joining a gym was the answer for me. I was dedicated and went 3-4 times a week faithfully. I did weight training. I walked and ran on the treadmill. I pedaled on the stationary bikes, huffing and puffing all the way. I was so proud of my progress and I lost exactly ZERO pounds in four months. Then came the holidays and a nasty…

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The park behind our house. This is where I walk in circles and listen to murder podcasts. #park #decatur #exercize #murderpodcasts #walkincircles (at Decatur, Georgia)
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Trying to get back into walking! I used to spend an hour walking for 4-5 days a week but Covid happened lmao. I gained 5 lbs back after I had lost about 30. Not too bad though, I can work that off easily enough if I just continue walking and stop shoveling food in my mouth continually lol.

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griffin: how many books have you read this year? - hmm, ok let me count: I can remember roughly 15 so far (my reading rate has slowed down because of time and also effort *cries*) and the ones that vividly stood out are Ella Minnow Pea, Catch-22, and this one book about fairies I borrowed from my mom but I can’t remember. Highly recommend the other two, though

chimera: have/would you ever dye your hair? what colour? - YES! For a few years here, starting at some point in late middle school or early high school I think, before I shaved my head, I used to dye my hair all different sorts of colors. My favorites were red/purple, burgundy, and light blue. I might do it if I grow my hair out again

harpy: do you enjoy playing sports? - not really lol, I’m fat and generally lazy and also deeply afraid of flying objects coming towards me. I am, though, trying to do exercise more frequently, and am rediscovery my love for the water, dancing, and roller blading from my childhood (not good at any of them but)

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