Winter over, and at age 52, weight management is an issue. Keep telling myself, more water, less Diet Cokes. Hot tea did not do it. WIth psoriasis, my psoriatic arthritis is acting up a bit. Middle of the day, mostly in the middle finger of my right, writing hand.
Been thinking yoga might be great for flexibility and some weight loss goals. though I would ask around in here some.
Yoga anyone?
Sam,
It seems Yoga would be great for your health overall. After a while maybe you can start walking or even cycling or swimming. Weightloss is about calories in versus used; even if you were running hours a day your appetite would increase more or less proportionately, so there's no way around the issue of diet. Good luck.
It seems Yoga would be great for your health overall. After a while maybe you can start walking or even cycling or swimming. Weightloss is about calories in versus used; even if you were running hours a day your appetite would increase more or less proportionately, so there's no way around the issue of diet. Good luck.
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I occasionally do yoga for my back and when I feel a bit stressed. The only weight loss benefit I can see is that the yoga makes one more self-aware of the body and the shape it's in. This can lead to making better decisions on how to take care of ones self.
In other words, it won't hurt anything to give it a try and see where it takes you.
For me, real legitimate weight loss gains have come from making better choices in the foods I eat and the drinks I drink; not from exercise. I eat lots of vegetables, avoid beef, pork and processed meats, stick with whole grain pasta and brown rice, etc… I also restrict my alcohol drinking to the weekends. This reduced fat diet allows me to eat full meals and avoid portion control and starving myself. However, that’s what I do and isn’t necessarily the answer for others.
Mike
P.S. Unless your wife is onboard with dietary changes, it can be a difficult road to follow. Proper diet is a life change not a temporary way of life.
In other words, it won't hurt anything to give it a try and see where it takes you.
For me, real legitimate weight loss gains have come from making better choices in the foods I eat and the drinks I drink; not from exercise. I eat lots of vegetables, avoid beef, pork and processed meats, stick with whole grain pasta and brown rice, etc… I also restrict my alcohol drinking to the weekends. This reduced fat diet allows me to eat full meals and avoid portion control and starving myself. However, that’s what I do and isn’t necessarily the answer for others.
Mike
P.S. Unless your wife is onboard with dietary changes, it can be a difficult road to follow. Proper diet is a life change not a temporary way of life.
i just lost 2.5kg in 2 months (jan and feb this year) just from giving up booze. no changes to what i ate or portion size etc. it's amazing how many calories alcohol adds. that said occasionally i probably drink more than is good for me, but i do enjoy it.
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Yoga will benefit your emotional-mental-spiritual being and make other health-wieght strategems more effective. Vet your yogi. Teachers provide a
experience from a basic exercise regime to heavy duty hindu/buddhist based world views.
I personaly have no problem mixing ( sometimes to the horror of both traditions)
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experience from a basic exercise regime to heavy duty hindu/buddhist based world views.
I personaly have no problem mixing ( sometimes to the horror of both traditions)
Ommanepadmehum-Kristieliasum, candles and incense.
If you do, watch more Doctor Oz
Sam -- we are probably only a few months apart in age -- as I turn 53 in a couple of weeks. Anyway -- I echo your sentiments about age, and the body. I posted about my success with the 17-day diet plan - which once you get through the first 17 days (which really isn't too terrible, to be fair), is a very sustainable lifestyle for me.
That combined with walking has aided in my losing 27lbs so far since Jan 9. Great experience in week 1 where I dropped 10 lbs right off the bat -- which was a kick start that I so desperately needed. You may want to look into it. Our main success has been due to the fact that all in the house are doing it. Now our diet isn't really too different from before -- except that sugar is still pretty much non-existent in the plan --- but I do admit to feeling quite good physically, sleeping better, and my snoring has dissipated entirely (the biggest benefit to my wife, so I am told
).
I think you will find that if you can up your aerobic activity even by just walking 30-60 minutes a day, you'll see a difference that will be sustainable.
Not to dis yoga -- as I think you will find benefit with that as well -- but would also consider walking for additional effect.
That combined with walking has aided in my losing 27lbs so far since Jan 9. Great experience in week 1 where I dropped 10 lbs right off the bat -- which was a kick start that I so desperately needed. You may want to look into it. Our main success has been due to the fact that all in the house are doing it. Now our diet isn't really too different from before -- except that sugar is still pretty much non-existent in the plan --- but I do admit to feeling quite good physically, sleeping better, and my snoring has dissipated entirely (the biggest benefit to my wife, so I am told
).I think you will find that if you can up your aerobic activity even by just walking 30-60 minutes a day, you'll see a difference that will be sustainable.
Not to dis yoga -- as I think you will find benefit with that as well -- but would also consider walking for additional effect.
JayTrek wrote:For those of you who practice yoga...How do you go about it...is there a specific program. I am looking to improve strength and agility...and also relax more.
As a programm you could take the sun salutation, which consists of a sequence of hatha yoga asanas.
For relaxation I do hatha pranayama (inhale, retain it, exhale it).
Autogenic training is also good for relaxation.
I recommend taking classes with a good teacher.
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I watched an interview a week or so ago with a chap named Brad Friedel. Some of you across the pond may know of him, as he is from the USA.
He's currently a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and is 41 years old.
When asked how he keeps going, his answer was...
Yoga.
41 and still playing Premiership Football (Soccer). I think that's a pretty good advert.
Ian
He's currently a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and is 41 years old.
When asked how he keeps going, his answer was...
Yoga.
41 and still playing Premiership Football (Soccer). I think that's a pretty good advert.
Ian
Those who design "Fool Proof" systems often underestimate the ability of fools.
Ryan Giggs also attributes yoga for his being an ageless wonder for Manchester United.
IanM wrote:I watched an interview a week or so ago with a chap named Brad Friedel. Some of you across the pond may know of him, as he is from the USA.
He's currently a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and is 41 years old.
When asked how he keeps going, his answer was...
Yoga.
41 and still playing Premiership Football (Soccer). I think that's a pretty good advert.
Ian
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