03-03-21, 03:58 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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Lori -
I'm glad I could help and the Q&A's, too, at this point - what can you lose - just give it a try. It does take a lot of mindset work to be comfortable with doing less, but give it a chance and see if it works for you. I did Pahla's workout on my lunch hour today - what is really nice is - under 30 minutes, and I don't get super sweaty so I can be back in front of my computer pretty quickly. While I am not really struggling w/ my weight, I do struggle w/ the aches and pains....I swear I need a warm-up for my warm-up's sometimes. I am enjoying the routine I am following now which is a CS episode and a short Pilates session in the morning before work, Pahla at lunch time, and w/ the weather improving and the days getting longer, an outdoor walk in the evenings. This seems to work for me....sometimes I'll throw in an Ellen workout or something else if I feel like it - but Pahla's stuff is easy to "pause" and come back to at any time since the workouts are moderate. Hope you have good luck w/ the program!! I think as we get older we have to look at what is sustainable. And what makes us feel good and move better. I do like CS for that because the mobility I get from it makes me move more like a younger person. I'm 53, by the way, not "old" but not "young" either - I think we all feel aging at different times and in different ways. For me, it is definitely the aches and pains.... Donna |
03-03-21, 09:48 PM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: TX Panhandle
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Lori,
When I was losing weight last summer, I listened to a lot of Pahla's Q & A's and some of her podcasts. Even though there was a lot of repetition, I found that that was really what I needed - to hear the same messaging, over and over again. It is a struggle to not think you aren't doing enough - I used to feel that way as well. We are conditioned to think that more is always better, but it's not. As for adding things on, like Donna I often will add on a dog walk and/or some pilates or stretching. Doing a dog walk ensures that I will not try to turn that walk into some kind of aerobic event - my dogs are dawdlers. You can do this! Carol |
03-04-21, 08:49 AM | |
Join Date: Feb 2014
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Thanks, Carol! I really appreciate your support. It means a lot to me.
It really is the mindset that I really am struggling with. But it's great to hear that others have had success with less. I know I certainly don't do well with more at this stage in my life! I guess knowing what doesn't work anymore is half the battle... |
03-04-21, 03:49 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Lori, I'm struggling also. I look forward to starting her Weight Loss Challenge and her entire approach in April. Donna and Carol have been so encouraging and helpful. I try to listen to the Pahla Q&As and Podcasts as often as I can. I'm learning so much and her approach makes sense. Wishing you all the best with this.
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