#exercise over 50

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Hey y’all! It’s finally Fall for NorCal. Crisp 53F mornings.

My friend convinced me to do StepBet. I really do not like games like that but I agreed because I needed to resume a daily run routine and I wanted to support her. I’ve been at it for 2 weeks. She dropped out day 4. 🙄

My anxiety has been off the charts with my job. Understaffed so I’m picking up all the extra work for the entire team. No relief in sight before mid Spring. I’d make a lateral move but the grass is not always greener. So I guess more running will have to do.

Hall🎃ween is almost here. Time to kick off the holidays. I’m traveling in November and December. I’m finally going back to Europe after 4 years.

Keep going, Bunnies. It feels heavy now but we will persevere. Find joy in the little things. Eat the warm bread. Listen to the wind. Smell the rain. Feel the cool morning fog. Watch people and their pets from a cafe. Drink coffee while the sun comes up. Rest your mind and soul often. You deserve it.

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Hi bunnies!

Post op week 14. Healing well. My surgeon has released me to run and exercise as I wish.

I have reduce my bra size from a 36E/F to 36B (full). Or 34C (which women know is the same size cup).

My belly and legs have gone soft and fluffy. So I welcome the Spring and being free to run again outside! But I wouldn’t trade a day exercise restricted to go back to this size!

Hope you all are happy and getting plenty of Vitamin D! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

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Hi Bunnies

Here are the first pictures of me after my breast reduction and lift 10 days ago. I still have a lot of swelling in my abdomen and bust area. Lots of bruising. But I’m off narcotics and I’m sleeping through the night. Try sleeping flat of your back all night. Misery!

No running or lifting for 4 weeks. But I can start walking and light upper body exercises this week.

Comparison photo: May 2020 versus January 2023.

201 lbs versus ~138 lbs.

Life doesn’t stop at menopause. I will trust my journey in 2023.

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Hey bunnies! It’s been a minute. 🩷

I have spent the summer getting chubby. 😀 But it’s been worth every alcoholic beverage and vacation calorie.

I decided to spend as much of the 90 days of summer saying YES to new experiences. I had to not let my weight hold me back from all the things on my bucket list. It HAS for many many years. “So sorry, but I’m too fat to go and do this and that. Sorry! But I have nothing to wear, it’s all too tight and I’m too self conscious!” I’ve known this my whole like, but I’m trying to live it “people who love you do not see your weight as a barrier to loving you”. They invite you because they want to spend time with you. Stop saying NO. You DO want to go.

Summer 2023: It’s had some ups and downs.

I went to Lido Beach Sarasota FL. Beautiful beach. 2 days in I had COVID: took 13 days to recover. That birthday vacation ended quickly.

Tried to make it up in Vegas end of June with 108 F temperatures. So hot you couldn’t even sit by the pool. Stayed at the spa most days.

Went to my first Grateful Dead concert. Perks: I already had COVID so no mask. The Free Contact high was amazing!

I did archery for the first time! Love it .

I learned to play CRAPS.

I went white water rafting at the American River.

Camp and made s’mores.

Watched the fireworks! 🩷🩷

Taught my self to make my favorite drink: Paloma.

Went to a Fiesta party and a Disco party. YES! Dressed up: wig and all!! Salsa and 70’s music and dancing.

46 days left of SUMMA! Go get it!!! ☀️☀️☀️

BTW: I’m back on my exercise and diet plan. I Do have a threshold. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

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Hi Bunnies: Update: I’m 23 days out of surgery. Still with plenty of swelling and soreness but most bruising is gone. You can kinda see the difference but it’s more pronounced in person. I’m still activity restricted but I can start walking.

2 more months and I can start running again.

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Let’s do a side by side. I bought this Lily Pulitzer in 2021. Never dreamed it would be this tight. Tried to justify its a “small 10”. I saved it and now it fits. The times when you use clothes to follow your progress can really be quite awesome.

Now I need to find another clothing item. I think pictures like this are cool. Lots of work! But don’t give up.

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Hi bunnies!

Yesterday, first run in 4 months. My thighs were very unhappy. My hips tight. But my breathing steady. I only ran 1.5 miles before stopping. I know I could have kept going but my pants were too big and kept falling down. 😂

Monday! Go get it!

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