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We so often hear people saying they feel less physically strong and flexible because they are getting older. Our belief is that this is mostly the result of inactivity and poor eating habits. It is true that we women begin losing muscle and gain fat in its place somewhere in our thirties even if our weight remains the same. At the same time, we believe from our own experience that although age may contribute to some decline in our physical abilities, we have a choice in the matter.
Julie: I never worked out much until I was approaching the age of forty. Then it dawned on me that I had better get moving. Back then I started aerobics and weight lifting and found that neither were the best workouts for me since I would occasionally injure myself. However, I continued doing the best I could. As the years passed, I switched from the aerobics to walking-walking long distances at a fast pace.
Finally, at the age of fifty-three I found Pilates and started doing that religiously instead of working with weights plus I continued walking. Pilates turned out to be the perfect workout for my body type and for my brain because it requires complete focus at all times (I need that). Within two years, my body was more toned and I was stronger and more physically fit at the age of “fifty-five” than ever before!
I currently do Pilates and have added yoga; however, I will admit I do not walk much although I am making a commitment to include walking regularly again. Walking had always allowed me to be fit without injury-exercises like running or jogging jars my knees and back and therefore are not good for me.
lynn: Even the term “working out” sends shudders down my spine. I have always been on the “big” side and during my 40s suffered greatly because I was largely desk-bound though in a teaching job where walking long distances from one lesson to the next was the norm. I was not, in my sense of the word, “fit”. It was really only when I went to our Leadership program that I started to appreciate the link between body, mind and spirit. It is a ridiculous concept to disregard the body for the sake of the other two. Here, I was introduced to morning ritual – easy stretching exercises both outside and in – including use of the voice.
My only sustaining exercise has been walking my dogs and it was to this activity that I turned when I made a commitment in 2004 to do a Marathon. It was my first introduction to anything approaching a systematic “work out”. The goal came, I succeeded, and it went and with it stopped the really long distance, powerful stuff. I had to pull myself into seeing walking the dogs as essential exercise. That done, it became a natural part of my days.
Over time I have also introduced the Bar Method of muscle isolation exercises into my life and just recently produced a list of 20+ activities that I can pick and choose from knowing that each one is giving me some form of vital physical exercise. This is great because routine does not sit well with me. I get bored. I have now got great satisfaction from, say, gardening by knowing that not only am I making my land look good, it’s doing me good too!

If you do exercise, keep on keeping on! If you don’t, ask yourself: What is stopping you? What benefit are you deriving from “not” exercising? What difference could regular exercise make in your life?
If you did exercise in the past and quit, what type of workout were you doing? Was it well suited for you? How about giving it a try again-perhaps with a different type of workout? Start out with something doable and increase gradually. With patience and perseverance, you will surely see improvement. Remember, we always have a choice!
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Obesity can be a desperate situation. It can have a negative impact on your self-confidence, health, and affect the way other people interact with you. All of these negative factors may tempt you to lose weight any way possible. In fact, some would say a desperate situation calls for a desperate solution. I would encourage you to use caution and avoid unsafe weight loss practices. Try To Avoid1. Eating less than 800 calories a day. Some of the health risks from not getting enough calories include dehydration, headaches, fatigue, kidney infection, decreased metabolism, constipation, or even death.2. Using weight loss devices that are not approved by your doctor for healthy weight loss. Some examples are devices that stimulate your muscles, sauna belts, and body wraps.3. Buying weight loss pills online or using relatively new untested pills. Approve any weight loss pills with your doctor before using them. Make sure the pills sent to you are the ones you ordered. Learn the scientific name for the pills and do some research before you order them.4. Exercising to the point that you feel sharp pains, dizziness, or extreme discomfort. Exercising very rigorously after years of inactivity. 5. Avoiding recommended daily nutrition.6. Setting weight loss goals of 10 pounds per week.

There are many other unsafe weight loss products, diets, and plans out there so make sure you always consult with your doctor when in doubt. The good news is you don’t need to risk your health to lose weight. A combination of eating healthy and exercising is always the best way to lose weight. Safe Weight Loss Plan1. Learn how to keep track of your calories 2. Bake, poach, or grill instead of fry3. Eat lean meats like fish, turkey, steak, and chicken4. Drink water instead of beer or soda5. Eat fruit for dessert6. Learn basic nutrition from a food pyramid7. Exercise daily8. Cut down on fast food9. Avoid saturated fats10. Limit sugar and butter consumption11. Set weight loss goals around 2 pounds per week12. Eat breakfast and limit food consumption after dinner

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