Wishing you all a very Merry Monday 👋
Letty's Strength Training Zoom class was awesome (as always!) so of course, I have exercise on my mind. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to exercise in order to lose weight...but moving our bodies sure has benefits! Personally, I exercise to build strength, balance & stamina as well as burn extra calories to help with the CICO equation. Plus ~ it just makes me feel better!
Monday is also my 'Measurements' day. Though the scale is stalled right now, I am encouraged by other non-scale progress! So, here goes: (measurements this morning compared to 3 weeks ago)
Neck= loss of 1/4"
Chest= loss of 1 1/2" (mostly 'back-fat')
Waist= loss of 1/2"
Hips= loss of 2" (YAY!!)
Biceps= gain of 1/4" each side (thanks to lifting light weights)
I don't go to the gym but I have been consistent with at home exercise & counting my steps. I've worked my way up to 3 lb wts for the 'strength' days...but realized this morning, that I need to look for 5 pounders soon 💪 Puny to some, but hugely successful with my physical challenges😁
Please don't misunderstand me...I don't post this to boast or 'browbeat' anyone into exercising! I post this to offer ENCOURAGEMENT to those who may think that exercise is too much for them at their age, or with their disabilities. I'm 66, was using a walker up till a few months ago with multiple health issues. If I can do it...believe me...SO CAN YOU! 👍💙
