I used to be a vidiot, now I'm fat and nearly 50. Help me! - Page 3

MathTeacher · 09-05-16, 08:58 AM

I'll be 50 in January. My goal was to lose 50 pounds before my 50th birthday. I lost 42 and hit a plateau. Instead of hanging in there I gave up. In July I had officially gained half of the 42 pounds back. It was a turning point for me.

I started with Barre3 28 to Great. I was really pleased with the results. Right now I am addicted to barre workouts. The Bar Method Change Your Body and Barre3 Total Body Lift are my favorites.

Pat58 · 09-05-16, 09:01 AM

I remember you Carla, welcome back to VF! I'm so glad you will dust off your Maya DVDs and join us in the Kundalini check-in - that's a great way to motivate you "from the ground up."

Whenever I've been in a slump (and sometimes it doesn't take a lot - even being sick for a few days gets me back in the abyss) - my go-to practice is to get outside and walk and breath the fresh air. That always changes my mind frame, then I'm ready to observe what my body needs and how to make a restart plan.

Fitstick · 09-05-16, 09:29 AM

I would say try Cathe Live! It's made working out a lot more exciting for me, I love it!

alisoncooks · 09-05-16, 10:01 AM

I'm currently a re-beginner (with a sizable weight gain). The dvds that I reach the most for:

Leslie Sansone Walk it Off in 30 Days (has a 30 minute walk and a 30 minute weighs/strength segment -- really like the weights part)

Jane Adams Gentle Yoga (the heavier I am, the more aches and pains I have -- this dvd really helps)....as well as her new dvd, Strength & Balance

And now that it's cooling up outside, I take walks.

andtckrtoo · 09-05-16, 10:31 AM

I'm 52 and just had a mastectomy, so I need to come back slowly, too. I just ordered Jessica Smith Walk Strong as I thought it would be perfect to ease back into workouts. I'm used to doing Cathe caliber workouts. I'm happy to hear that these are not beginner or easier.

Vintage VFer · 09-05-16, 10:36 AM

Hi Carla, welcome home!

Rhonda · 09-05-16, 11:00 AM

Welcome back Carla. I turned 50 last month and just enjoying workouts. I did Jessica's walk rotation and loved it. Very doable

mizach · 09-05-16, 01:11 PM

Welcome back!
I remember you.
There are also a lot of fun youtube workouts.

MomOf2Gremlins · 09-05-16, 03:36 PM

Welcome back!

My No.1 go-to workouts are Leslie walks (and sometimes Jessica's, too), hands down!
I find myself in a slump quickly if I've overdone it with harder workouts for a while and then really feel like not wanting to work out for weeks!

In general I keep coming back to Leslie as I just love her walks, the music, the crew and I give myself 'permission' to "only do 1 mile" if I'm not really feeling it!

(Many times it results in actually doing 2 miles or even 3, but even if not, I'm happy to do 15-20 min cardio and it keeps me consistent!)

Other than that I love doing yoga, it helps me connect more with my body & mind and makes me feel more happy about myself, inside & out!

My suggestion would be to do something that you truly enjoy without dread! That's the only way to stick with it IMO!

Good luck!

MARIKA · 09-05-16, 04:15 PM

Christine- Glad you came home! Do you have internet access daily? Also I just turned 51 and I always have major **** flung my way too

Christine- Wow, I had no idea. we are here for you. Hang in you are one tough cookie.

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09-05-16, 08:58 AM
MathTeacher Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arkansas	I'll be 50 in January. My goal was to lose 50 pounds before my 50th birthday. I lost 42 and hit a plateau. Instead of hanging in there I gave up. In July I had officially gained half of the 42 pounds back. It was a turning point for me. I started with Barre3 28 to Great. I was really pleased with the results. Right now I am addicted to barre workouts. The Bar Method Change Your Body and Barre3 Total Body Lift are my favorites. __________________ In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

09-05-16, 09:01 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	I remember you Carla, welcome back to VF! I'm so glad you will dust off your Maya DVDs and join us in the Kundalini check-in - that's a great way to motivate you "from the ground up." Whenever I've been in a slump (and sometimes it doesn't take a lot - even being sick for a few days gets me back in the abyss) - my go-to practice is to get outside and walk and breath the fresh air. That always changes my mind frame, then I'm ready to observe what my body needs and how to make a restart plan.

09-05-16, 09:29 AM
Fitstick Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA	I would say try Cathe Live! It's made working out a lot more exciting for me, I love it!

09-05-16, 10:01 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	I'm currently a re-beginner (with a sizable weight gain). The dvds that I reach the most for: Leslie Sansone Walk it Off in 30 Days (has a 30 minute walk and a 30 minute weighs/strength segment -- really like the weights part) Jane Adams Gentle Yoga (the heavier I am, the more aches and pains I have -- this dvd really helps)....as well as her new dvd, Strength & Balance And now that it's cooling up outside, I take walks.

09-05-16, 10:31 AM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	I'm 52 and just had a mastectomy, so I need to come back slowly, too. I just ordered Jessica Smith Walk Strong as I thought it would be perfect to ease back into workouts. I'm used to doing Cathe caliber workouts. I'm happy to hear that these are not beginner or easier. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

09-05-16, 10:36 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Hi Carla, welcome home! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

09-05-16, 11:00 AM
Rhonda Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI	Welcome back Carla. I turned 50 last month and just enjoying workouts. I did Jessica's walk rotation and loved it. Very doable

09-05-16, 01:11 PM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	Welcome back! I remember you. There are also a lot of fun youtube workouts.

09-05-16, 03:36 PM
MomOf2Gremlins Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA	Welcome back! My No.1 go-to workouts are Leslie walks (and sometimes Jessica's, too), hands down! I find myself in a slump quickly if I've overdone it with harder workouts for a while and then really feel like not wanting to work out for weeks! In general I keep coming back to Leslie as I just love her walks, the music, the crew and I give myself 'permission' to "only do 1 mile" if I'm not really feeling it! (Many times it results in actually doing 2 miles or even 3, but even if not, I'm happy to do 15-20 min cardio and it keeps me consistent!) Other than that I love doing yoga, it helps me connect more with my body & mind and makes me feel more happy about myself, inside & out! My suggestion would be to do something that you truly enjoy without dread! That's the only way to stick with it IMO! Good luck! __________________ *~Val~* "Change what you can. Accept what you can't. Live peacefully with all that's left."

09-05-16, 04:15 PM
MARIKA Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Beach	Christine- Glad you came home! Do you have internet access daily? Also I just turned 51 and I always have major **** flung my way too Christine- Wow, I had no idea. we are here for you. Hang in you are one tough cookie. __________________ MARIKA