I had Covid last year and had issues for months. This year I am focusing on health (exercise, diet, and stress).

My mantra this year is "steps and strength." I'm a recovering cardio junky. After reading Stacy Sims's books that address fitness in perimenopause, I'm persuaded that I need to make some changes. So this year I'm focusing on long walks and strength training instead.

And I need to lose 40 pounds, but I'm not going to think about that, but instead focus on prioritizing whole foods, and adding more vegetables and water and sleep.

Anonymous wrote:I managed to do something every day this week - run, yoga, or lift. Not too bad on the sleep and eating fronts either. Now… to keep it up.

Managed to stick to strength training, high protein, calorie count and dry Jan except last night which was preplanned.

I managed to do something every day this week - run, yoga, or lift. Not too bad on the sleep and eating fronts either. Now… to keep it up.

5am 5k run before work, after being off for 2.5 weeks (teacher).

Also? 2 cups of coffee before 7am!

Go get it today, guys!

I love this! The only time I can reliably exercise is in the evening and I have been trying to T least walk on the treadmill if I haven’t done anything else that day (sometimes I can workout at lunch and then it’s more strenuous but lately that’s been maybe 2x per week). It’s actually an awesome way to end the day and doesn’t seem to keep me from sleeping. Focusing on not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good this year!

I did this last year. I am now in the best shape of my life in my mid-40s and feel amazing.

YOU CAN DO IT.

25 minute stair climber. Logged all my food and below daily target. Hit 100g protein. No wine (that’s huge for me).

I’m in! I love my Peloton app and hit 1000 minutes last year. I want to at least hit 3000 minutes of work outs this year.

Today I did a 20 minute ride with Kendall and 10 minute arms with Tunde. 2970 to go!

I'm in too! Took a 3.5 mile walk at a relatively brisk pace, and will do some weightlifting later. At 51, I'm trying to keep up my strength, agility, and muscle mass as I age. We can do it, ladies!

Anonymous wrote:I’m really out of shape and obese. Just trying to do 30 minutes of walking or swimming each day. I think if I can do this I will be in much better shape by this time next year. One day down!

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You can do it!!

I'm in!