wandaleggins's Journal
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goesMar 12 2008 13:32
I'm 39 years old, married with one daughter and one step-daughter; I am 5'1.5" and weigh 127lbs. In 2002, I weighed well over 200 lbs and have lost more than 80lbs since then. I look perfectly fine right now (considering I'm a breast cancer patient and am currently on chemotherapy and steroids as well as several other medications). My problem...I have the motivation to loose the last 10-12 lbs, but the energy isn't there and I'm so frustrated. I work outside the house (CPA/Realtor) and run most of my own errands, but beyond that, I'm at home and normally in bed by 8 PM. I do cardio about 4-5 days/week and eat relatively well. I also drink more than my share of water (about 130 oz/day). I still can't drop these last few pounds. I don't have the time in the day to add additional work-out routines to my schedule. I wouldn't mind substituting cardio for something more fun and engaging... Any suggestions?
i can't help taking account of the cancer battle. i would think that the meds and the battle might be inhibiting it. i think what your doing right now is fine. keep moving and healthy above all. when you beat it. i think things will begin to fall into place. keep on going! |
I have similar stats - 40 years old, two pregnancies in the last 5 years and not much taller than you are. Gained and lost 30 pounds for each pregancy. Was never as heavy as you were, but have spent much of my life struggling with my body. And I joined CC+ to understand my eating patterns and to lose the last 5 pounds. I personally have found that serious weight lifting (hard-core classes or free weights) has done more to change my body than the cardio has. You might want to try to slip in a class or two a week and see if that helps. Another thing is to break up the cardio if you can -- maybe run for 20 minutes in the morning before work and then go to the gym that night. Helps your body remember that it is supposed to be burning calories all day. |
Well, I love riding my bike, specially now with the warmer days... |
I do find adding weights to a cardio routine helps jumpstart weightloss. Sometimes just changing things up a bit helps as your body gets used to the routine and it becomes less effective. |
Fun and burns as good as cardio? Dance! Especially belly dance or something that really gets your blood going! |
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