Guess what? I haven’t exercised consistently in over two months and the world has not come to end!! Nor have I gained weight (well, at least none that I can detect via my waist measurement or by the way my clothes fit). In fact, I think I may have even lost some weight.
I chalk it up to the fact that food and I have an excellent relationship. It doesn’t control me and I don’t need to control it. I’ve been eating less because I need less. Add to that all the nervous/excited energy that I’ve been expending: new book, new grandson, new experiences all around! I’ve probably lost a little ground strength-wise and muscle tone-wise, but overall, I feel great and I know that I will be able to make up that lost ground quickly!
I continue with my physical therapy for my shoulder (which is much better) and my elbow (which is better but not where I need it to be), I take walks, I’ve swung and snatched my kettlebells a time or two, I’ve danced a little bit, and I (mostly) do my yoga two or three times a week. But this is nothing compared to the regimen I used to maintain. As the days get longer and warmer, I am looking forward to getting outside with my kettlebells on a more regular basis, not to mention the fact that I am going to participate in the 2011 Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut in October to support the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation…so I need to start walking more.
In other news, I saw both my naturopath and my “anti-aging” doc (the hormone guy…I keep telling him he should use the term “pro-youth” instead) a couple of weeks ago and my cholesterol numbers continue to improve without the use of a statin drug! My other important numbers are continuing to improve, as well.
This is what it means (to me) to have a body in balance.
What does your body look/feel like when it’s in balance?
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I’m still trying to figure out what my body in balance is like. However, I do find that I can lose the same number of pounds when exercising as when not exercising. But I exercise consistently now because I like how strong it makes me feel.
I’m not there yet, but I know that I’ll get there. This post has me very excited, because it literally proves what I believe. I like the pro-youth moniker too!
For me – it isnt about what it looks like, it is how it feels. My body does not change, my eyes have :) All about a huge shift in perspective
What a beautiful post & more so because it shows how far you have come & where you are in life right now – what is right for you!
I feel the “pro-youth” stuff at 53! I have so much that keeps changing every month or few months – it is crazy. I also can tell that I have to change things up even more than I used to with my workouts…
Karen – good for you & great post over at Carla’s!!!
I’m like Michele & Hanlie….still trying to find all of this….but I just keep moving until then
I dont step on a scale ever. I know when I am not being good to my body. Not only do I feel bloated and clothes do not fit well but more importantly I am stressed, tired, have a headache or just simply ache when I do not eat healthy.
There are times when life is hectic and busy…and stressful when I just accept that I may not make the best choices but I get myelf on track quickly. Part of the motivation for me is that I have MS and I need to keep my body healthy and strong.
i love your blog!!!!!!