I am not doing at all well, temptations seem to be all around me and I know I am weak-willed - disgusting is n't it!
I am 76, at 13st + and height 5'6"and do not seem to have the energy I need to exercise apart from some walking, which I endeavour to do with a good pace and uphill I puff somewhat. Anything more energetic causing me aches and pains - back mostly. Any tips would be appreciated.
Hi p1r9k3s8,
I think that walking is really good exercise generally - so it's great that you are already walking and doing so at a good pace and uphill as well. I agree with you that there are often lots of 'temptations' around, and the fact that you give into those sometimes is not disgusting at all - just human nature. I find that if I plan some snacks into the day, then I feel more in control of what I eat and more likely to be able to say 'no' to any unplanned temptations that may come my way. I tend to have a snack in the mid afternoon - and usually have half an apple or half a pear, with a few nuts (usuallly 4 brazil nuts; 6 almonds and a couple of walnut halves) and I usually have that with a very small portion of natural yoghurt. It is tasty and filling and helps me to avoid more calorific snacks.
I hope you are finding the rest of today better and that you have a good week.
Lowcal