I joined a gym a couple of weeks ago and it took my awhile to feel free to be my self. I have gotten to the exercycle and really enjoy that while listening to my music. They have TVs with various programs, that I watch for distraction also. I will be getting a free 1 hour training session and so will hope to be able to use some of the other equipment. The very best thing about this gym, is that it has a lap pool, which I love. So I walk or swim and then I allow myself to sit in the sun. It feel like a reward for sweating. I really hate to sweat and I think because of the menopausal thing, I sweat more than I like, without working out. So I really have to talk to myself about the sweating on purpose. I have always been someone who 'overheats' quickly. But so far, I am being gym faithful and enjoy it.
I have started my way through Wheat Belly and find it interesting. I also have cut back on fats. Or I should say, just using good portion control. I made the pumpkin muffins in the book on page 259. I really liked them. I didn't use alot of sweetner but found that a little butter is good or I broke one up and mixed into greek yogurt with a Stevia and a couple blackberries was quite good. My daughter and her husband are doing Wheat Belly for 6 weeks. They did it before at the start of the year with great success, but now they are preparing for a cruise and they just plain want to feel better. They are adventuresome chefs so I like to hear what they eat. I'm not too adventuresome any more. Just sort of focused on increasing vegetables and using no wheat.
I know Jorge has his new focus on women over 40, but I really do believe that over 60, there is another major change in metabolism as well as other less attractive things. By following Jorge's plan I do not drop weight. I stay the same but feel different in my clothes. I basically have stopped weighing and doing what I know I should do and let my clothes be my guide. Someday I will see my weight change but it takes a long, long time. I believe the exercising is helping my attitude about the weight so I see that as an extra benefit.
My heart goes out to Rosalie and I think of her often. Life hands us so many challanges.
