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Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 10, 2020 | Replies (317)

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@retiredteacher

I know what you mean by going to the gym by force. I have never belonged to a gym, but I know it isn't for me, even if we had one. When I was younger, I was an exercise fanatic, and we had aerobic dance classes---those were my favorite. I really got a workout and then I also walked and all of my homes had pools, so swimming was a regular activity too. That along with teaching and all the things we do when we're young kept me in shape. Then, as I got older and we moved, and there is basically nothing close, the exercise routine went the way of the wind.
So now I am doing the Mayo Plan and after one week, I know I'll continue. I might be able to get back to aerobic dancing that I do at home alone via a DVD. As I have become retired (not by choice), I just ignored everything healthy for too long. Now, I must stop that mindset and get moving. I believe the Mayo Plan is the trick.

Do what you can and as long as we keep on keeping on, we will feel better and healthier.

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@retiredteacher I admire what a great job you are doing getting started, and motivating others to also. I was in good shape when I was single - skied every weekend from thanksgiving through the end of May, and in good weather I rode my bike to work, but that pretty much ended when I got married at 27, and even more after I had children. Now I really regret letting myself get so overweight and out of shape, but I’m working on it. My son spurs me on.
JK