WOW! This is motivating! You look fantastic. I need that “ cardio “ talk. It’s SO hard for me not to do cardio in favor of something else.
Can you share what/how you’re using weights? Like hand weights or otherwise? If there is a program you’re following or videos?
honestly, I’ve just been following a few people on Instagram who post a variety of 10 minute dumbbell workouts and doing them, 3ish times per week. In particular, I tend to do the ones this woman posts, most often: 🇮🇪Lynne Ward | Fitness Trainer | Nutritionist (@lynne_fit) • Instagram photos and videos
I’ve only worked with dumbbells, usually 8-10lbs.
My workout since coming back to fitness a little over 2 months ago works like this.
Everyday 60 mins of elliptical machine
M-F 2.25 miles of walking at lunchtime
3-4 days a week after elliptical 6-12 sets of weights.
I will say my right wrist isn’t fond of the dumbells when I have increased the weight.
Motivation is at 1000/10.
A lot of people will try to hold the dumbbell like they’re a waiter or waitress, with the wrist cocked back slightly, especially when the weights get heavy. Best case scenario is to keep your wrists straight, meaning your knuckles pointing upwards.
There are exceptions, one quickly coming to mind is the front-racked barbell squat.
Some people who strength train also use wrist wraps.
@DeeCee36 - you look fantastic! Congratulations. Your post is very motivating to me and I will be looking into Lynne Ward’s videos.
4.5 weeks post op. I am able to do some fitness activities now. I’m walking 3-4 miles every day at a moderate pace. Took my first dance class today and while I figure I was keeping up with the movements about 50% of the time, it was fun and a good workout. I did not do a few of the moves. There were about 16 women of all ages and levels. Walked to the class and back and also met a few women. So a lot of good stuff.
I should be able to get back to yoga and weights (and try running, I still have another health issue I am working on) in less than 2 weeks. Counting down!
These posts are so motivating! All the running, biking, lifting! Way to go!
Deecee36 I’ve been lifting heavier for 7 months and I’m not there yet, lol. I will keep plugging along. You are looking great.
On the other hand, at 5:30 AM at the gym I dropped the barbell bar (couldn’t re-rack half of it). Was so tired from a weekend of heavy chores that couldn’t budge it.
A guy had to come over and lift it off me. (embarrassing)
I’m sure you weren’t the first to do that and won’t be the last!
I’m even more encouraged to hear that you’re using 8 lbs….and not a lot more. Going to look Lynne up.
Is this her??
I have so fallen off the wagon. Stressed taking care of my mom leads to overeating, and I don’t get to exercise as much when I’m there, though I took her for a walk every day. I am about 10 pounds over my low of last year. Really need to find my motivation. I saw a story about knowing your stress language, and numbing is mine. I numb with food!
Your situation is hard. But you also will be a better supporter if you feel good about yourself. Not about the number on a scale, but the mental boost that movement gives you (at least most of us!)
Start with one day. Don’t wait for the right day. Just start.
I will close my ring today. One step at a time. 
Yes. I don’t pay for her content, though. I just save ant if her posts that look good and pick one at random on weight training days.
She “sneaks” in a dumbbell snatch (dumbbell from floor to overhead in one motion) in one video.
And in another video she performs a dumbbell clean and press (overhead in two motions, no jerk).
I highly recommend those for strength training, if one is healthy and has the shoulder mobility.
In a 3rd video, she performs squats, but for those who have the mobility and are healthy (no pain), go deeper.
Not saying I agree with all of it, but food for thought:
For some, running just isn’t in the game plan. To me it’s more important you like and will get out and do a fitness activity than determining which one is “better” for you.
The article also doesn’t address age (that I noticed).
It did remind me of how I started running both the Couch To 5K app and the app RunKeeper. I actually loved RunKeeper and should start using again. I loved setting 6 month goals. It allowed me to set up “activities” to my liking - for instance, maybe I would do a walk/run and set it for 5 minutes running, 1 minute walking - or whatever tempo I wanted!
Gifted article
I am 1/3 into the progress of hitting my goal. But I just can’t tell you already how much better I feel. Bloating is gone. No more rolaids. Some basic things are just so much easier to do. Sleeping a ton better.
The thought of getting up at 4:35AM for anything was crazy, but I will do it if my workout time has to be then because of other commitments.
As a person that has done this already a couple of times I just would say to people do the activity that works for you that you will do enough to make a difference.
Interesting. I expected the article to say the opposite! I like doing both, but I can go twice as far in the same amount of time while running.
As an aside - I’m too lazy to post twice - I did something yesterday I haven’t done in ages - a real (well a real video) yoga workout. I miss it. My body especially misses it, but I have trouble fitting it into my schedule. Yoga in the shed can be tricky - it’s often too cold in there to be enjoyable. I may strive to do even short 15 min videos inside the house at night a few nights a week. We will see. The call of the recliner is strong.
Younger S texted Monday that he got to see some of the marathoners in Newton during his lunch break. Made me nostalgic. The last time I ran there, he wasn’t even born! Part of me would like to do it again, but it’s only a teensy tiny part. And Younger S is moving away soon anyhow…
It seems that anything that gets you up off the couch is a good thing. (For me today that meant a 9 mile bike ride, with lunch stop in the teeny town where kids went to elementary school. Plus lots of weeding.) I’ve sometimes wondered if same distance running vs walking (takes longer) yields similar results. I like to run, but not sure if it gets the distance done quicker if you count time to prep and then afterward shower / change.
You’re speedy - I bet you could still qualify!
I don’t know I get pretty sweaty on some of my walks! I try to walk a 15-16 minute mile.