topic Re: Persistence pays off in Wellness

Persistence pays off

hoosieroriginal — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:34:16 GMT

Got my treadmill this past fall and have been working on it five days a week. Now that it has gotten warmer, some days I just walk Story a one hour walk and a shorter one in the afternoon. For months I saw no change, but FINALLY my pants are hanging on me. I can take a handful of material on both sides of my hips and pull it straight out. My waistline is smaller, but still working on it at my age. Very happy with my results so far. My eating habits have changed because of the exercise I think - snacking much less. It will only get better as the days warm and I can get outside more. It's pretty normal that my results take time. So don't get frustrated, your body needs time to get used to the change.

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happycat — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:03:31 GMT

Good for you! I'm glad you have been able to stick with it. That is where I have issues. Life happens and I lose focus.

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CAMOGIRL — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:08:33 GMT

EXCELLENT!

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meallen616 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:15:30 GMT

hoosieroriginal,

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Lilysmom — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:19:43 GMT

@hoosieroriginal, that's really great!!! Keep up the good work. LM

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SilleeMee — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:35:54 GMT

YAY!! Congratulations. I love it when that happens.

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Bri21 — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:37:39 GMT

That's great.

Sometimes it takes a while to see results, but it's so worth it when you do see them!

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hckynut — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:39:17 GMT

Patience is the key to long term rehabilitation from a major physical health issue or long term weight loss and control, and improving one's physical fitness level.

Most want results yesterday. Fast and quick does not work, long term, for rehab/weight or physical fitness. Sticking with a short term goal is a good beginning. Then set the next reasonable short term goal, and go from there.

Checking weight too often when on a weight loss program has been the downfall of many and leads to disappointment and less confidence, then the "I don't have as much will power as xyz".

Being confident/dedicated/patient and determined I have found are generally the best path to reaching ones goal(s).

hckynut(john)

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Lilysmom — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:24:38 GMT

@hckynut, this is so true. I got the cast off my broken foot two months ago. I have slowly slowly come back to active. I am still doing physio exercises daily and have really slowly amped up my walking routine. Patience is not my long suit but this I have learned the hard way!!! LM

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:16:46 GMT

@hoosieroriginal....I am going to take a guess that you live in Indiana!!

I live in Ohio..DH and I like to walk when the weather gets warmer....I love walking and wish it was warm enough to get outside now but I am a warm weather girl.....if it is not pretty nice outside....I'm not walking but I do have a 'machine' in the spare room that I use in the winter...but much prefer to be ouside. Congrats on the weight loss.

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chiclets — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 01:21:02 GMT

BRAVO

you go girl

it is the best unselfish act you can do for yourself!

So proud of you!

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feline groovy — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:12:07 GMT

That is fan-TAS-tic! Major props and I really admire your perseverance.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:39:05 GMT

Hats off to you, @hoosieroriginal! I hope some of that rubs off on me. My friend and I started walking, not very far, last fall, as rehab for her following her second hip replacement. A month ago we joined the local health club. I really wanted more aerobics but every time I get on the treadmill I end up with a painful Achilles tendon. I ended up moving to the Schwinn AirDyne bike and am up to 3 miles. That might not sound like much but for me it is. After we're done on the bikes we go to the weight machines. I sure feel like I'm doing something when I'm there, but anxious to see the visible change.

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Melania — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:45:25 GMT

Way to go!!

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:18:36 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
Hats off to you, @hoosieroriginal! I hope some of that rubs off on me. My friend and I started walking, not very far, last fall, as rehab for her following her second hip replacement. A month ago we joined the local health club. I really wanted more aerobics but every time I get on the treadmill I end up with a painful Achilles tendon. I ended up moving to the Schwinn AirDyne bike and am up to 3 miles. That might not sound like much but for me it is. After we're done on the bikes we go to the weight machines. I sure feel like I'm doing something when I'm there, but anxious to see the visible change.

@JeanLouiseFinch - be patient -- it takes awhile to see a difference but all in all it is really good for your health!

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SaRina — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:33:38 GMT

@hoosieroriginal, Excellent! I'm very happy for you! A lot of people get frustrated too soon if they don't see results by the week or even day.... which is why I rarely get on a scale and just go by how my clothes fit to know I'm where I should be.

@JeanLouiseFinch, I also had a problem with my Achilles on the treadmill. I learned that a treadmill in its base position is never completely flat even though it may appear to be flat -- there is always a slight incline at the front, so even an inch or two of incline causes your ankles to be slightly flexed with every step; thus, the strain on the Achilles. Also, walking on a moving belt is very different from walking outside in terms of how the muscles and tendons are affected. If the weather allows you to get outside, that's the way to go. :-)