RickR

Huge congratulations @RickR! We're proud of you 😀

I've been doing 3 things since May to stay healthy:

1. Intermittent Fasting - Only eat between 12:00 Noon and 7PM
2. No Carb / Keto / Atkins - No sugar or carbs
3. Brisk Walk / Jog 30 mins every night

By making these three changes I have lost over 80 pounds since May. I have been swimming 50-100 laps a day for years and nothing has made an impact on my weight, health and mental clarity as significantly as these three steps, and they have been so remarkably easy to do. These are not substantial sacrifices to make, but the results have been spectacular. 

I have been working from home as well. I had to return to the office in November, but a few weeks ago we returned to WFH. The office I work at has a large park right next to it, so on my lunches I typically would spend that time walking. However with WFH, going to the gym has been easier as it is just a short drive away and I can beat the rush hour traffic. 

I was also thinking of getting a Wii Fit. I used to have one and loved it! There are many types of stretches and exercises you can do on it.

Thanks for the encouragement, good ideas, and sharing. 

I'm kind of already hinting around the three steps you've listed.  For example, I've given up on sodas (and their sugar) and am doing green tea at lunch, iced tea unsweetened at dinner.  No eating after 8pm for me -- hard rule.  But oh boy -- no carbs as an Italian will be TOUGH!  :)   I think I'll change my rule #2 to "Cut back on carbs, more colorful vegetables every day". 

I'm lucky in that weight hasn't been an issue.  But it's more about trying to keep in good shape so I can enjoy vacations and life in general and age gracefully. 

But really, being in good health really helps each and every day.  I feel a lot stronger and more energetic after starting the jump rope.  Small changes, big results.

Mostly, I was pretty horrified at that Disneyland pain I mentioned.  I felt embarrassed  -- like I was holding my wife and son back from having fun.  I used to be the fastest walker in the wilderness, and I intend to be again.  I did help us laugh about it though by breaking into the "Put one foot in front of the other" song when i was struggling. 

Justin, you mentioned the 80 lb weight loss -- that is so awesome and I'm proud of YOU. 

And Gianna, I can see how going to a gym would be beneficial.  They have all the right equipment and it's so motivating to be there. 

By the way, WFH is permanent for me.  They gave me that choice and I grabbed it with both hands.