Wellness

[Sweet_Serenity]

Fifty nine next month. Past year noticed creeping weight gain body aches swelling in my joints list could go on and on. You see thought this was how it was. Then one day hit bottom. Feel comfortable enough to share with you in hopes help someone who is suffering. Breast had taking alot of weight felt so uncomfortable last straw ordered 36I tight cup small. Of course, Belly was the size of woman who was ready to give birth. Made myself get on the scale. Last year 170 at my Doctors app. You think that would have bottom me. Like many i was disconnected from myself, back to weighing in tip the scale 184 pounds. Took off my clothes looked long and hard what my body had become. More importantly, I was very sick. Truly! Inflammation throughout my body painful knew it was only matter of time my life would be Mothers and GrandMothers. Both passing early 60's. Long story short. Immediately plant based and started walking working up to running. Realize my story isn't unique. Watched face and body change. Goal weight 140lbs. Speaking with my Doctor 5'5 130lbs naturally where my body is. Of course, Most can't or won't give up animal products. Encourage you try small change one day without meat or cheese dairy. In conclusion breast are shrinking. 34D and continue to reduce. Strength training and swimming breast stroke helped. My wish is- Don't buy into the idea aging has to mean weight gain or aches and pains. Sending positive energy your way. Today is the first day of the rest of your life.🙋

[meallen616]

Thanks for being so honest and posting,

[panda1234]

@Sweet_Serenity

Great post. Small changes can make a difference, good for you.

[AuntG]

@Sweet_Serenity could include a typical meal as I'm a little confused about plant based comment?  I'll venture a piece of toast and a scrambled egg (which is what I would eat) is not on your diet.

[NC1Customer]

Thank you for sharing your journey - so encouraging!

[Ms Nixie]

@Sweet_Serenity - thanks for sharing, need to check out the plant based diet.  The hard thing for me is chocolate .  I have cut back, but just need to just eliminate it.

[Sweet_Serenity]

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@AuntG wrote:

@Sweet_Serenity could include a typical meal as I'm a little confused about plant based comment?  I'll venture a piece of toast and a scrambled egg (which is what I would eat) is not on your diet.

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Plant based lifestyle means no animal products whatsoever. Knowledge is power. Please consider watching documentary "Forks Over Knives" NetFlix. We the people have been duped believing that animal protein the only source. Not to mention brings attention to motive for promoting such lies. Eye opening film.

[hoosieroriginal]

Thanks for sharing.  My weight has gotten much better since drinking water all day - not as hungry.  I too look at my family history - brother died at 29 - overweight - pneumonia - heart couldn't take it.  Father at 43, mother at 59, sister at 58, my other sister seriously overweight and a diabetic.  I feel blessed to make it to 65.  I've always, always exercised (jazzercize, step classes, tap classes, running in my 40s) my entire life and I think that's why I'm in much better shape than most people my age.  My body looks young, my legs are very strong.  Very few aches and pains.  Very little meat (only occasionally when I get a craving).  Staying in shape makes a huge difference in how we age.  I look at 80 year old women who are bodybuilders, or run a marathon - encouraging for all of us.  Good for you changing your life.

[Sweet_Serenity]

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@Ms Nixie wrote:

@Sweet_Serenity - thanks for sharing, need to check out the plant based diet.  The hard thing for me is chocolate .  I have cut back, but just need to just eliminate it.

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My addiction was frozen slush popsicles Wal-Mart sells 2.50 bag. Truth is can't even tell you how many daily ate. Instead replaced with frozen Tazo-Passion Tea bars. Mm yummy and satisfying.

[NicksmomESQ]

 @Sweet_Serenity Thank you for sharing your story.It is difficult to lose weight as we age.I used to be able to lose 10 lbs in about a week. It was easy. Now not so much!!

   I've cut down on sugar,red meat & dessert.I won't cut it out completely.I enjoy it to much & life is to short.I drink lots of water & exercise. I enjoy walking but find it difficult to walk outdoors.Living in the northeast the elements hold me back.So I power walk in my house where I can control the temperature. I go up & down the stairs & walk around the entire house for at least 30 minutes 6 days a week. I also own a recumbent bike which I go on several times a week.

   I find that this works for me.I've managed to hold on to the figure that I've had since I got married over 36 years ago.

  I feel that if you crave something you should treat yourself once in a while.Re energize & move on.That's what keeps me on track!!