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With the 5K Mud Mash behind me (it was a BLAST) I have turned to working weight training back into my schedule instead of all cardio. The plan is to lift 3X a week and cardio on 2 days. We usually hike or walk on Sunday afternoons, too. As I approach 60 years old this fall, I need to get smart about maintaining muscle mass and bone density. I've lifted on and off for the last 20 years, but haven't done much of anything except cardio in the past 3 years since we moved.
The "new regime" (no more super- dieting, yo yoing) is working well, but it is taking longer than usual to lose the weight. In the past, I have lost the same 20-30 pounds every 1-2 years. This time, I have been listening faithfully to the Half-Size Me podcast which stresses healthy eating, revised lifestyle for sustainable weight loss. My own version of this has included going to the gym 5 days a week (if my schedule allows it... I don't kill myself to get up in the AM if I've had to work super-late)... a hike once a week, and a menu that includes lots of healthy fruit and veggies, protein and one serving of grains/bread/rice/pasta/potatoes per day. No alcohol except on Sundays. Sunday dinner is a little more relaxed food-wise.
So far, I have lost 10 lbs since May 1. Have another 10 to go to my (high) goal.
Diet Calendar Entries for 18 June 2018:
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166 kcal
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Fat: 0.87g | Prot: 9.55g | Carb: 34.22g.
Breakfast: Peach, Strawberries, Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, Blueberries. more...
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2035 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 15 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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