BTINCHER2001
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I've walked many 5K races. This is the first time I RAN one! Not bad for age 67. Shamrock'n in Sacramento.



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Oct 2016 First cocktail dress I've ever worn. Amazing.


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Meeting My Expectations


I've retired! Now I don't have an excuse for not exercising, or finding time for me. The world is my oyster, and I need to make the best of it!
Weight is a constant battle. I guess I will always be fighting to reach my ideal weight. Sigh. I am not letting those efforts slow down my joy of getting out and exploring the world.
I've retired! Now I don't have an excuse for not exercising, or finding time for me. The world is my oyster, and I need to make the best of it!
Weight is a constant battle. I guess I will always be fighting to reach my ideal weight. Sigh. I am not letting those efforts slow down my joy of getting out and exploring the world.

Member Since: 11/27/2010

Fitness Minutes: 110,541

My Goals:
Long term: Lose 100 lbs for health and longevity.
I accomplished that goal in 2016. Now the challenge is to maintain. At this point, in the spring of 2020, I'm about 25 lbs above my preferred weight. It's still a heck of a lot better than 2014!

My Program:
 Weekly exercise includes 3-5 aerobic, low-impact Jazzercise sessions (55 min) every week, and 2 body sculpting sessions (45 minutes, also Jazzercise).
I am also using a Fitbit tracker, and walk/jog to meet my daily step goal of 10K steps.
I am logging every bite and calorie in, and every calorie burned through exercise. It keeps me "legal", and in control of my progress. I still do this, especially to maintain!


Personal Information:
I grew up in Massachusetts, and immigrated to California in 1981. I started my life over. My husband of 33 years and I travel when we can. I have retired from singing and from programming, but the traveling continues!

Other Information:
 We have a demanding calico cat named Penny and three grand-nephews, and three grand-nieces.



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  • v JIBBIE49
    Merry Christmas. I hope you are doing well, Spark Friend.

    A report says Obesity and Diabetes are the conditions making Covid 19 deaths prominent. Also, people who have Type A blood, who are bald and over 65. Low Vitamin D is another factor. I listen to Dr. John Campbell from England on Youtube, as he has been giving information on Covid-19 since January. He sited the article on how research is showing the MMR vaccine is protecting children from Covid-19 and it may help us older ones, and having a MMR shot now doesn't hurt, if we had one as a kid. I know I didn't back in 1957.

    https://www.healthline.com/health-news/h
    ow-the-measles-vaccine-may-help-protec
    t-against-covid-19
    52 days ago
  • v 10XPERLB
    (blog response) 10 calories per pound of body weight is good gauge of daily calories required for me to maintain weight since I exercise only 10 to 20 minutes (non strenuously) at a time
    ... 250 - 400 minutes in a month.

    & your photo looks great emoticon
    361 days ago

    Comment edited on: 1/31/2020 7:15:18 PM
  • v 10XPERLB
    emoticon … (in response to the question about why melted butter) the post is the recipe of sauce on fish & sweet peas... (I like olive oil instead of butter for the sauce too)
    361 days ago
  • v SLASALLE
    P.S. Don't forget about stretching. You'll be using muscles, especially going down the stairs, that you don't normally use. Stretching will help a lot when it comes to soreness. Good luck!
    370 days ago
  • v SLASALLE
    Hi Barb! Glad my info helped. Totally happy for you on the upcoming hiking on the Almafi Coast ... how lovely!!!

    The jelly legs will get better with time and practice, though I did have days that were better or worse for no discernible reason. Go figure.

    The huffing and puffing is normal and will likely always happen. It's simply a result of the elevation gain in a short time period and how the heart reacts. The secret is in the recovery time. The more fit you are, the faster your breathing will return to normal.

    Hugs back to you! Puff on!!!
    370 days ago
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