And that’s typically where the work needs to be done. I’ve seen surveys that around 10-15% of older adults do strength training, which is really low considering the benefits.
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The discussion of AIC has been really insightful. I haven’t paid much attention to mine (since mainly ate a low fat, pretty much low sugar diet for 30+ years). But seems I need to monitor - and give up the multiple cups of hot cocoa throughout the day! Almost pure sugar. 
. Good luck to those also tracking/modifying!
If anyone is looking into more resistance training, I’ve found this trainer on Instagram (Nancy Dinino) has some very helpful form tips.
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I’m addicted to Choffy/CrioBru . It’s cocoa beans that are roasted and ground that you brew just like coffee (I hate coffee). It definitely does not taste or have the mouth feel of hot chocolate, but now I could never go back to hot chocolate or give up my Choffy. You have to sweeten it or it was too bitter. I have mine with stevia and a dash of almond milk.
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I looked into seeing a registered dietician or nutritionist, and my local hospital system has several. So they are not employed by the system my primary physician and cardiologist work for. They will only see outpatients with a referral from their primary.
My primary says they have some nursing staff who do diabetes teaching, I can see one of them. Not at all what I had in mind! The nutrionist’s office confirmed that I have to have a referral, I can’t self-pay either. Rats.
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Start with what you’re offered! Don’t discount the help the nurses may be able to give you. And if you don’t make gains with them perhaps they can then talk to your doc about an outside referral.
Many health care processes don’t make sense but also doc offices hands are often tied as to what they can or can’t refer out because of insurance.
That may not be the case for you but you’ve been offered some education by a trained medical professional- the nurses - start there.
You’ve got this!
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I tried something new today. My yoga/barre studio offers a class called “Burn”. The best way to describe it is fast paced barre with cardio added. It’s been too cold to go outside today, so why not try? I found the class challenging, but I was able to do it. The big surprise (for me) was that there were several others over 50 in the class!
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I did some cardio today with my online trainer that was more like a HIIT workout. Man, I was sweating bullets, and my max heart rate was in the 160s. Felt good!
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Thanks, vwlizard! I will try that hot chocolate stand in! I love the warm comfort of a hot sweet drink during cold months - need to get that comfort elsewhere than pure sugar, lol.
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I wanted to encourage you to see one of the nurses. I see one who does diabetic education (full disclosure, I am diabetic) but she helps me with nutritional support for my cardiac issues as well. I was skeptical at first but she has been an incredible resource.
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I seem to be having some trouble focusing on exercise these days, but I am still managing to get my 500 calories of exercise or more every day.
Sometimes I am tired of being the one to organize our pickleball group, but I’m happier doing it than not playing/having to play with unknown people most of the time.
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My work group played pickleball at lunch yesterday. Because we play in the middle of the workday and need to return to our desks afterwards, I usually hold back a bit so I don’t get too sweaty. I almost always play doubles. However, yesterday we had an uneven number, so I volunteered to play the singles side of two on one. Now THAT was a cardio workout! Not super comfortable going right from my soaking wet workout clothes back into my work outfit, but it sure did feel good to get such a vigorous workout. It also reminded me that I really prefer playing singles - no trying to figure out a silent negotiation as to who is going for it. One job and one job only: get to it and return it.
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Did they have to hit the ball to your quadrant, or did you cover the entire court? The quadrant idea makes it more “fair” if playing 2/1. Yes, lots of exercise for you. I often volunteer to be the side with one when we’re just warming up or whatever.
I covered the whole court. To even things out a bit, we played inside lines on my side and doubles alley on theirs.
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Didn’t make it to the gym on Monday because I went to the office. Got in my 5 miles of walking for the day.
Tuesday, I played soccer for the 1st time this year. I didn’t have my cleats and played in my very worn out turf shoes. I ended up with a huge amount of pain in my knee after playing-- I think the lack of support from the shoes was the cause.
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I am about 48 hours from my 1 year anniversary weigh in. 2 weeks ago I was 2.5lbs from my goal. It is going to be close. I did get an extra 30 min incline treadmill walk in at the gym. I will do that tonight as well. Also I have been doing 15 mins of stairmaster each morning in addition to my 1 hour of elliptical. I will post a before and after pic. It has been a crazy ride on this transformation.
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Good luck! It’s astounding how much weight you have lost. You must feel amazing. So much lighter. You’ve lost a whole person!
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No matter what that scale says today or tomorrow I hope you consider the last year a complete and amazing effort and success! 
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Reminds of my weigh-ins before meets. A few years ago, I tried to lose weight in order to make weight at a lower weight class, the next one down, from where I currently compete. So, I paid for a day pass at the local 24 Hour, very early in the AM before weigh-in, just to sit in their sauna and praying that I’d lose that last 1-2 lbs.
I missed making the lower weight class anyway. But on the plus side, I got to look like “death warmed over.” 
Moral of the story? Don’t be disappointed, if you happen to miss your goal, because you’ve done a fantastic job!
And I’ll NEVER try to get down to the lower weight class again. Ever!
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Any recommendations about how to determine reasonable daily target for saturated fat?
Over the past 8 years, I’ve done a decent job with balancing calories/exercise, reducing sugar, keeping total fat in spec. Also increased protein, which does include cheese and meat (sometimes beef)… contributing to saturated split. Per quick google search (incl my 120lb weight), looks like my 2024 average was about 2x recommendations. Yikes. I do have high total cholesterol, but PCP not concerned due to my very high HDL.
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I weigh in every 2 weeks on Saturdays after my workout. So I know I am probably 1-2lbs lower, but has been a way to keep the conditions all the same each weigh in. I had to keep myself from weighing everyday as it can play with your mind as weight can vary throughout the week depending on what is going on.
I won’t be disappointed if I don’t hit the number as it was arbitrary anyway. And the number is about 14lbs lower than where I actually want to be. Of course with muscle increase.
Workouts will be adjusted starting on Monday.