Thank you, that’s so kind.
No, I haven’t purchased anything yet. I actually went to their website right now and I didn’t see anything 30% off, so maybe it’s just for existing customers?
I just checked and it does say “gold member exclusive” but that probably just means I signed up for their e-mails. It also looks like most watches are way less than 30% off (meaning more expensive) so may not be a great deal.
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Thank you, but I really need to do a “deep dive” on all the models, before making a decision.
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I’ve been at it for a little over a week and it’s going well. I’m gradually increasing my speed and distance and my muscle soreness is decreasing as I progress. I appear to be on track based on the 7 week training program.
By any objective measure I’m doing great, but I’m still nervous before every run, and relieved when I complete it.
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I admit same for me after 12 years of running (never did big mileage but happy with my 5k mileage for years)
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Great exercise week last week. I blew through my step goals every day but one. I made it to the gym once, played soccer and walked a ton. On Wednesday we walked one of the long ways to the Mexican place so I ended with 4 miles.
Spring soccer starts next week which will be the real challenge to my current exercise/diet plan
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So I had finished with the weight loss journey on 2/7. I have kept doing cardio but also added 4 days a week of lifting weights. Sad to say on 3/13 I have decided to take a week off from lifting as my right shoulder kept being sore. I am going back to it on 3/22 and will see how it feels.
I am in no hurry so I am fine with it.
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Are you finding you are easily maintaining your desired weight?
Bummer on the shoulder I hope it’s temporary
I have slipped back about 8lbs, but I knew that would happen. Where I was at was not sustainable really. Also upped my protein intake over the last month. Definitely keeping an eye on it. Still doing an hour of elliptical everyday, but I think I need up the intensity some. I will get a little extra cardio(treadmill walking at an incline) on Tuesday and Thursday. See how I feel on Saturday.
But if I need to pivot I will and figure something out.
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The little slide makes sense. And yes you will figure the right recipe to maintain a range! It’s rare that people stay “on the nose” with weight
I continue to do my thing every day. I actually did outdoor bike rides both days this last weekend. Short rides (one 10 miles the other 13), in kind of damp weather, but I got out there. I’ve played a lot of indoor pickleball this year, because we don’t play outside when it’s windy (10 MPH or more) or wet.
I have to get a new pickleball paddle because a chunk came off the outer edge of mine after about 15 months of 3 times a week or so of use. I asked if the manufacturer would fix under warranty. They said no, but they did offer me 50% off a new paddle. I thought that was very fair.
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So, I spent last week in a bathing suit (on vacation) and looking at the photos was a bit of a wake up call. I’ve always been slim, but all of a sudden, I’m not. I just turned 53 and so I imagine this my metabolism changing…although the scale tells me I’m only a few pounds heavier than the last time I looked (six months ago) I seem to have picked up a bit of a spare tire around the middle since last fall 
I know that excess fat there is really the worst kind.
I am determined to try to curb this. I live at the beach and I have about two months before I’m in a bathing suit all of the time. I do not want to begin the season looking/feeling like this.
Now that the weather has improved, I have recommitted to getting my 10k steps daily, in addition to dumbbell workouts 3-4 times per week. I already eat pretty well, but I can make some tweaks, especially with afternoon snacking. I’ll likely be posting more on this thread to keep myself accountable.
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Good luck, DeeCee36! Metabolism is a challenge. I found lifting heavier weights at the gym really made the difference (and adding more water/diluted Liquid IV).
I started following a number of female trainers on Instagram specializing in body building for women over 50 as well as some reputable guy trainers for both form and motivation.
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I feel your pain. The changing hormones makes our bodies store the fat there now, even if it didn’t used to. The new normal is hard. But of course, this isn’t to say you can’t improve it. It’s just a lot harder to do now, especially if you already do most of the right things right!
I listen to a podcast for hormonal women in German, so I’m not always 110% certain what she’s saying, lol… but apparently in peri/menopausal women spikes in cortisol tells our brains to store fat in our stomachs. And caffeine can spike your cortisol. I thought that was interesting… And of course the usual recommendations that most people already know…
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Oh man…in the past few years I have given up alcohol and added sugar. Coffee is my last (and nearest and dearest) vice. I only have a single morning (large) cup, but I just don’t think I want to live in a world without it.
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If that’s all you’ve got, I wouldn’t worry about it. I drink much more. Stress also (obviously) increases the cortisol…
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I just posted something related to this elsewhere, so sorry if it’s kind of a repeat.
When I retired I received an Apple Watch from my son and his now wife. I then went 500 days in a row exercising at least 500 calories each day. Who knew a little watch could be so motivating. I still try to get my 500 calories of exercise almost every day, and I double that plenty. But the measurement/goal has really helped me keep up with my exercise goals.
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