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I need to get inspired. Looking at fit women older than me does that. Joyce Vedrall books on weight training with her in bikini on cover when she was pushing 50. Now she's over 60 and looks great, go to her website.
I am surprised about the walking comment Pitt, I had no idea about that.Been doing it for years and am in pretty good shape for an old broad I really thought it was more beneficial. I do live in a hilly area so that helps too. However, I do add some cardo/lite wts during my week as well. Educating oneself on proper nutrition/healthy eating is a must. I found the healthy food I really enjoy and keep it around. I imbibe in some sinful things on occasion. Moderation is a key to desserts/cocktails etc Now that the Holidays are over, I threw out the remains of those lovely desserts/cookies/fudge I made and gave away the two boxes of candy I recieved as hostess gifts. I surrender to the fact that if cheesecake and I have a stare down, it always wins so I just dont keep the temptations around. I buy/make sweets for the family that I dont care for but they like. And always have go to food ready in the fridge so I dont get tempted. Marinated raw veggies,fruit,pitcher of lemon water,etc.
Oh its good for you. Keep it up ya old bird.
Its just not a calorie blasting burn. BUT what is cool about walking is that being low intensity the calories burned will come from mostly fat. Its not a tool to be un-used that is for sure. Hills do add to the calorie burning power of a walk.
I was totally shocked too when I started learning about what activity burns what. I like walking and I thought..well I just walk off this cheeseburger...I think the burger would of laughed at me if it could. Right now it would take me over 2 hours! LOL...yikes.
Walking does barely burn calories. Its not my opinion. Look at walking vs. riding a bike on light effort. The bike burns twice as much. Link that spark thing you are talking about.
I am right there with you midagirl! I posted in the health and diet forum a while back with exactly the same feeling- that I was eating the same or less but weighing more than in my mid 30's and before. I wondered was my tubal ligation, an underactive thyroid? I had my thyroid checked and its fine.
I have found that I just cannot eat as much as I used to , but When I lower my hunger inducing carbs I have also found that I really don't NEED as much food. I spent much of my 30's pregnant or nursing(my best figure ever! Full breasts and skinny!) so I could use the calories. I just do not need all that food now. Studies have supported this fact, that as you get older, you should eat less.
For me there has been just one way to reduce my weight and stay out of 12's and in 8's- that is eliminating ALL white carbs for a while. No cereal for breakfast-even Kashi- but 2 eggs or turkey bacon - no sandwiches or meals with rice or noodles- just lean protein, low carb veggies not potatoes,did I mention the veggies?- very little fruit and maybe some slow cooked oatmeal or whole grain bread.
Yes there are popular diets that give you plans, read them, I like the Zone, and if you follow your appetite will drastically decrease as your blood sugar normalizes. I just came back from vacation and my size 8's were baggy as I had done this the week previous, but now they are tight because I had to off my diet. I am back on and trying to figure out how often I can have white carbs and still maintain. Not very often, I think!
Avoid processed carbs. Eat complex carbs. The body will rebound gain from a low carb diet because carbs cause the body to retain water. Just eating the whole grain versions of your favorites may make you lose because of the fiber, tendency to have protien in complex carb foods, and your body is relaxed and being fed. (less likely to store)
Start with brown or wild rice. A serving of the pasta is only half a cup. Which is a spaghetti sauce ladel. Even I think that is a joke...WHO eats half a cup of pasta?!?...not me.
Same with cereal....
Yep carbs are my problem i need to find other foods that i like. true about portion and not needing as much food like this morning i just ate a few peanuts and a yogurt and soy milk and was full for a few hours. Off to cut back my food intake.
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I really thought it was more beneficial. I do live in a hilly area so that helps too. However, I do add some cardo/lite wts during my week as well. Educating oneself on proper nutrition/healthy eating is a must. I found the healthy food I really enjoy and keep it around. I imbibe in some sinful things on occasion. Moderation is a key to desserts/cocktails etc Now that the Holidays are over, I threw out the remains of those lovely desserts/cookies/fudge I made and gave away the two boxes of candy I recieved as hostess gifts. I surrender to the fact that if cheesecake and I have a stare down, it always wins so I just dont keep the temptations around. I buy/make sweets for the family that I dont care for but they like. And always have go to food ready in the fridge so I dont get tempted. Marinated raw veggies,fruit,pitcher of lemon water,etc.
