Staying Motivated for the Long Haul

@jodeej That would be great! Send her to NH please!
Having a daughter who is a personal trainer do you tend to exercise more than you would otherwise?
JK

@contentandwell I think I do exercise more. She and her husband are a bit of a motivation!
I've been AWOL due to my father-in-law passing a week and a half ago. Even with not eating and exercising like I have been I was able to not gain weight. Last night I got on my bike for the first time this summer. It was really fun and relaxing. I need to do that more often!
Blessings,
JoDee

@jodeej I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Those times are difficult.
If your bike is fun and relaxing, I assume it's a real bike. I dread getting on my recumbent bike but once I get going I can generally keep it up for about a half hour or more, and usually almost "6 miles". I try to do the bike almost every night. My ortho said to do it five consecutive days a week followed by two days of recovery. I don't always follow those instructions though anymore.
JK

@contentandwell it is a "real bike". Lol There is a very nice county park not far from our house, so I loaded it up and went out there to ride. I'd been wanting to see if I could load it myself so it was a good test run. I'm hoping to go to other nearby places and ride on the bike paths.I have a friend that rides quite often so I need to strengthen up to keep up with her!
JoDee

@jodeej I would really like to ride outside but it's pretty hilly around here. I think I would have to bring the bike somewhere flatter to do it, plus I do not currently own a bike. I gave mine to my daughter when she was in college and have no idea what became of it. If I figure out a good place to ride I might rent a bike for a day and see how that goes before buying one.
JK

@contentandwell we live in the very hilly Loess Hill area, so I struggle to find "flat land" to bike on! Lol The park I went to head a couple hills that I ended up walking part way up, but I surprised myself by making it up a couple. I want to take it when u go visit my sister and go riding there. 🙂
Blessings,
JoDee

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@jodeej, @contentandwell, I am impressed that you are both discussing bicycling! I used to ride somewhat after college with my cousin, but I am not real comfortable with the balancing aspect. Never fully confident so I got rid of it before children.
How are you doing these hot days? Have you been able to find any opportunities to take a refreshing bike ride, or a stroll in a comfortable setting? or in the gym?

I think it is my turn to report in to all of you. First I want to send my sincere thanks for keeping this conversation ACTIVE (fitting words don't you think?).

I was doing real well with exercise and eating habits, I even lost some pounds - enough to earn a reduction in my BP meds! But two recent trips that included yummy foods that I couldn't resist are now going to need my strict attention.

Now the good part! Last week hubby and I spent some time in the Great Smoky Mountains, and occupied a major portion of our energy/time on the trails. I could feel the benefits of my time in the gym that I did in preparation. With that motivation, I am heading back to the gym, hopefully regularly, to keep it up.

Now that I have made a public declaration - I look forward to reading your motivations, and your struggles, and your successes!

Everyone is welcome to join
- What motivates you?
- What are your barriers?
- What success do you want to celebrate?

After surviving heart attack , what motivates me is new found Mission , Save Million Hearts.I share my story of Miracle like recovery of failed kidneys and how I am fitter than ever before at 64.My LAD is fully blocked and No stenting is possible .My major breakthru came after Ayurvedic treatment and following strict Exercise , Yoga , Meditation , Diet control regime.Being Happy is Key to Healthy Heart..Wish to publishbook Happy Heart Mantra in 2019 .I have made friendship with Cholesterol and stopped taking Statins 4 years back.I belive at lesat 80 % Of Patients can live Statin Free Life and can achive the goal with help from their Cardiologist.Thnaks