Tuesday, May 10, 2011
One of the challenges of entering middle age is a weight gain. But what’s behind this sudden addition of pounds to our frames?
“Most women find that they put on some weight at midlife that they just can’t seem to take off,” write Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge in their boo...
Lots of good reasons but I believe the main reason older women gain weight and lose strength is because they stop exercising vigorously. Most believe they are too old for a heart-pounding workout, and many fear injury or inclement weather. I know ... I'm one of them. But I've finally been able to lose a few pounds - and hopefully will lose more - by increasing the regularity and most important INTENSITY of my workouts. It takes many more hours and a lot more effort now than it did 10 years ago, and yes, I do experience injury. But you work through the pain, carefully, and eventually your body begins to adjust to the new routine. I watch the 75-year-old at my Adventure Boot Camp and I know I'm only halfway where I want to be! So move it, ladies, as often as you can.