What do I want from life?

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You know what, though? I bitch and moan about the weight, but I am still doing my full workouts, and my upper body is pretty nicely toned. Legs are pretty good too (if you ignore the upper inner thighs)....it's that damn thickening middle, I heard rumours that this happens perimenepausally...I don't like it!!!

Hi Shiny- I've been following your tread but haven't had any great words of wisdom to offer you yet so I've kept quiet! Just wanted to say Hi and that I was thinking of you...

Now...I DO have some words of wisdom about your comment on your weight "challenges"...I have taught fitness classes for 10 yrs and have been to bunches and bunches of conventions,etc to learn the latest, greatest! You said you are still doing your full body workout. Is that workout something that you have been doing for awhile? If so- a suggestion: Totally change up the workout! Do something different (hey this works in our M too!). The idea is to "surprise" your body especially right now if it's used to the same old thing...I can give you lots of examples if you would like to try a new workout "fat blasting" plan!

Also- I gotta say that it is sort of a myth that we HAVE to gain weight as we get older...The main reason we have weight gain with age is that we continue to eat the same amount of calories but stop being as active. We CAN rev up our metabolism no matter what the age...And the number one way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more! You can't NOT lose weight if you do this.(barring a physical problem like thyroid)

I won't bore you and go on and on about fad diets and "miracle pills" and such...but if you ever want any tips- I'd be happy to pass some on your way that have worked for me and my classes!

Does CJ workout with you? I wish my H was interested in fitness...I've asked for years but he has no desire to exercise...I even tried getting him to join my karate class (I have a brown belt in tae kwon do )but that doesn't interest him either!

Well- take care and I'll check in with you soon!