You're never too old to start putting your health and…
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You're never too old to start putting your health and fitness first
After some difficult times, I was over 40 and relying on very unhealthy coping mechanisms and habits. I was over 250lbs, drinking way, way, way too much and just slugging myself through the days. I decided I want to live a long, happy and healthy life. I want to enjoy the rest of my life and be a mom my kids can look up to.
I gave up drinking (15 months sober! Whoop!). Got really honest with my doctor, who was wonderfully supportive. Started exercising at home, then at the gym, took up Pilates.
All of it was hard but I felt good for trying at the end of day. My first pilates class was almost so horrifically bad that it was funny. I was in class with women 20-30 years older than me and I watched them do things I very much could not. I started small and they were supportive of my pace and also an inspiration.
I'm 45 now. I've lost well over 100lbs. I'm enjoying sobriety and all the clarity and presence that brings. I lift weights to decompress and destress. I can keep up with the 70 year old ladies (most of them, at least). My yoga studio even asked if I'd consider training to teach. I have a long way to go but I'm a better mom, in better health and so much happier.
I see lots of incredible posts from amazing people but lots of them are from people much younger than me. I wanted to share that us "old dogs" can learn new tricks, too.
#inspiration
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After some difficult times, I was over 40 and relying on very unhealthy coping mechanisms and habits. I was over 250lbs, drinking way, way, way too much and just slugging myself through the days. I decided I want to live a long, happy and healthy life. I want to enjoy the rest of my life and be a mom my kids can look up to.
I gave up drinking (15 months sober! Whoop!). Got really honest with my doctor, who was wonderfully supportive. Started exercising at home, then at the gym, took up Pilates.
All of it was hard but I felt good for trying at the end of day. My first pilates class was almost so horrifically bad that it was funny. I was in class with women 20-30 years older than me and I watched them do things I very much could not. I started small and they were supportive of my pace and also an inspiration.
I'm 45 now. I've lost well over 100lbs. I'm enjoying sobriety and all the clarity and presence that brings. I lift weights to decompress and destress. I can keep up with the 70 year old ladies (most of them, at least). My yoga studio even asked if I'd consider training to teach. I have a long way to go but I'm a better mom, in better health and so much happier.
I see lots of incredible posts from amazing people but lots of them are from people much younger than me. I wanted to share that us "old dogs" can learn new tricks, too.
#inspiration
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