tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post1565340094334801743..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Move it to Lose it ClassMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-77690228215149567572017-02-26T19:50:45.558-05:002017-02-26T19:50:45.558-05:00That is progress, to pass up ice cream. I finally ...That is progress, to pass up ice cream. I finally got myself weaned off sugar and I'd been trying since New Years. Few calories now for the more exercise part for me. With the kind of work you do, I would have guessed you burn a lot of calories sanding and finishing boats. The extra jaunts was a great idea. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76074541522683161572017-02-26T17:00:17.323-05:002017-02-26T17:00:17.323-05:00I suspect she asked about church-going because in ...I suspect she asked about church-going because in study after study it's been shown to be strongly correlated with good health in older people. It doesn't make a bit of difference "which" denomination, either: Jewish or Christian, Mormon or Lutheran, it's the belonging and participation that makes the difference -- not the belief.<br /><br />I need to take off another ten orshoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22054947502969171522017-02-25T14:44:02.256-05:002017-02-25T14:44:02.256-05:00That class sounds a little like the new one I'...That class sounds a little like the new one I've been demoted to. I personally think they have the 'move it to loss it' class misnamed if it's not for moving around a lot to loss pounds. But it sounds more like the others in the class have been together a long time by repeating the class over and over again and I'd be too far behind them.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-17120209163254341862017-02-25T12:41:13.955-05:002017-02-25T12:41:13.955-05:00A few months ago I started a Senior Strength and C...A few months ago I started a Senior Strength and Conditioning class. It's "semi-private" with only 6 students and the instructor. It takes place at a local Rec. Center in a big "multipurpose room" where she sets up stations for us each time, targeting different muscle groups and aerobic work. It's only 40 minutes long and believe me we get a workout! We do each donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47146499159229690462017-02-25T08:29:36.885-05:002017-02-25T08:29:36.885-05:00I got kicked out of this class before the first se...I got kicked out of this class before the first session and am now switched over to one-on-one session with a trainer.<br /><br />Between your walking and gardening you are wise to stay active. I haven't done that and I'm paying for it now.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-72692497393355879442017-02-24T21:27:22.705-05:002017-02-24T21:27:22.705-05:00This sounds like a great way to get in shape. I th...This sounds like a great way to get in shape. I think I was 13 when my mother first looked askance at my changing body and suggested I diet. I've been officially overweight most of my adult life, but I'm also quite fit, so I mostly don't worry about it. I started running when I was in my twenties as a hedge against the bad family cardio-vascular history and gave it up in favor of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91466517305336566462017-02-23T17:15:16.615-05:002017-02-23T17:15:16.615-05:00Not so fast. Stay tuned on Saturday for part two o...Not so fast. Stay tuned on Saturday for part two of 'body beautiful.' LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-88395339706244179952017-02-23T15:58:29.061-05:002017-02-23T15:58:29.061-05:00Good for you! You'll be in that bikini by sum...Good for you! You'll be in that bikini by summer :-)Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31546615504862349252017-02-23T07:44:40.421-05:002017-02-23T07:44:40.421-05:00That hourly reminders actually do help don't t...That hourly reminders actually do help don't they. Sometimes my Fitbit will tell me I only need to walk 18 steps to get to 250 and other times I might have to do 220. "Don't get injured." Yes, that's what happened when I took the Zumba class, took we 3 weeks to get my knee back!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76435945650098021152017-02-23T07:39:51.273-05:002017-02-23T07:39:51.273-05:00I admire the people who do keep it up year in and ...I admire the people who do keep it up year in and year out. I don't know many people over 55 who do, it just wasn't accented in older generations when we were young like it is now.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38835435511121361142017-02-23T02:20:43.263-05:002017-02-23T02:20:43.263-05:00This is pretty exciting. Good on you! Just don'...This is pretty exciting. Good on you! Just don't get injured. It could blow your whole plan. I'm still walking for a while in the morning, and then setting the stove timer to walk a little every hour.When I mentioned that a short time ago, I meant to tell you that I got that idea from you when you wrote about your Fitbit reminding you to move around every hour. I need the prompt. So lazy Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-44956996054298122172017-02-23T00:45:49.631-05:002017-02-23T00:45:49.631-05:00Good for you -- have at it! The most weight loss ...Good for you -- have at it! The most weight loss success I had was a self-devised program riding my 3-speed bike with my 35+ pound son on the back when I was in my forties. My next structured program 20 years later, setup for heart patients, though I wasn't one, at a hospital where I was working was good. Fully intended to keep it up the next year, but was just good intentions on my part.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29379862278713027582017-02-22T17:50:00.026-05:002017-02-22T17:50:00.026-05:00I grew up in the "City of Churches"---on...I grew up in the "City of Churches"---one on practically every corner. Now, we're known as "Beer City, USA." Oh how times change! We're getting OLD!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15721096161199687982017-02-22T17:18:37.157-05:002017-02-22T17:18:37.157-05:00I don't know where you grew up, but those peop...I don't know where you grew up, but those people were weird! I played with Baptist, the ones that kept asking me if I was saved. I played with the Jehovah Witness girl who was one of my best friends and the Seventh Day Adventist, who was my other best friend. We didn't have any Catholic people in town, but I'm sure I would have played with them too. I also had a lot of non-church Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68771191176502802942017-02-22T15:06:45.131-05:002017-02-22T15:06:45.131-05:00I'm lucky that I have a YMCA only 3-4 miles aw...I'm lucky that I have a YMCA only 3-4 miles away. We have five in town! I wish I could give you one. Yes, now that I remember the Y is a Christian bases operation, I will not be annoyed if the topic comes up again. I was caught by surprise because when my husband was alive we had memberships and went often to help with his stroke but no one ever asked that question before.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-17325427947320016602017-02-22T15:02:41.416-05:002017-02-22T15:02:41.416-05:00Good for you! Weight Watchers work if you do the p...Good for you! Weight Watchers work if you do the program and I'm a fan of water exercises but the chemicals are so strong they bother my asthma. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-88392670729577097132017-02-22T15:01:24.141-05:002017-02-22T15:01:24.141-05:00I'm not fond of walking because I have a lot o...I'm not fond of walking because I have a lot of bone structure problems but somehow the treadmill is easier walking than the neighborhood.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91874826586646154562017-02-22T14:41:09.745-05:002017-02-22T14:41:09.745-05:00Good for you for taking control of your health. I ...Good for you for taking control of your health. I think walking is as far as I'm willing to go with exercise.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68799180287188182992017-02-22T13:03:51.508-05:002017-02-22T13:03:51.508-05:00Oh my goodness! This is amazing!!! I would only ...Oh my goodness! This is amazing!!! I would only be able to do 1/10 of what you mentioned. But, any effort at all on my part would help a lot! I'm starting Weight Watchers tomorrow and need to sign up for a water exercise class!<br /><br />We are rooting for you!!!!The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21235724870947385952017-02-22T12:53:10.165-05:002017-02-22T12:53:10.165-05:00Ooh I envy your having a YMCA class. My town is so...Ooh I envy your having a YMCA class. My town is so small that we don't even have a mall to walk. I use Walmart which is a bit sad but it is level and climate controlled, plus there are several regulars. I lost 40 pounds when I had a health wake up but losing weight and being fit are too different animals. I need a program like you have. Keep up the good work. You can only benefit. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-7857093344706384462017-02-22T11:57:43.177-05:002017-02-22T11:57:43.177-05:00You're going to the YMCA for your physical the...You're going to the YMCA for your physical therapy? I thought it was at a medical facility. All those questions sound like part of the Medicare Wellness Exam for seniors, not PT? I've got mine coming up in April.<br /><br />I don't really believe it was part of a survey because she and I were in a private office before the exercises began where she filled out a two page form with Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-10411279172199041852017-02-22T11:09:47.330-05:002017-02-22T11:09:47.330-05:00The next day aches and pains DID put a damper on m...The next day aches and pains DID put a damper on my Tuesday, but I'm going back today. I think you are too sensitive to questions about religion or church. That church question is on the survey they ask. I was asked the same question, about church activities I am involved in and gave the same answer you did, "No", but I felt no discomfort by the question or my answer. I also Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-64466780753688521672017-02-22T10:10:46.366-05:002017-02-22T10:10:46.366-05:00I just got off my exercise bike after a half hour ...I just got off my exercise bike after a half hour and I'm worn out, too. In the class I will be able to work at my own pace if it's too hard at first.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68469353995414929712017-02-22T09:45:39.905-05:002017-02-22T09:45:39.905-05:00I was worn out already at the 1 1/2 hour idea. Mor...I was worn out already at the 1 1/2 hour idea. More power to you!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-2726770080484609952017-02-22T09:09:18.288-05:002017-02-22T09:09:18.288-05:00Leze, I expanded on how the question came up in my...Leze, I expanded on how the question came up in my reply up above to Libby. There was a very awkward silence after I said, "no" until I asked a question about the machine. Since "Christian principles" is right there in their mission statement I suppose it's wrong for me to expect that church never to come up from their employees. It just never happened in the past when I&#Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com