Wishful thinking at 45?

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Heatherbell1978 · 05/07/2023 20:31

I'm 45 and I've never felt as old and frumpy as I do now and I suspect this is my due to my weight gain. I'm not overweight but just look dowdy.
In my youth I was a real gym bunny, fit, healthy, size 8. I managed to get body back reasonably well post DS aged 36 but since DD aged 39 it's all gone downhill - too tired, too busy, lockdown etc, lots of excuses to not do much. I'm on holiday now and feel awful in a bikini and just can't be bothered making myself look nice in the evenings. We have a new gym opening near us soon - is it possible to overhaul my body at this age and be fit, slim and motivated again? I'm also peri menopausal which I suspect plays a part too.

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mainbrochus · 05/07/2023 20:39

Yes. But it is hard work and takes longer. Def combine with intermittent fasting.

also focus on HIT workouts and weights. At 45+ you need a good plan about why and how you are exercising. ‘Next level’ by Stacy sim is good for this

MintJulia · 05/07/2023 20:39

I started running at 48 after I had ds at 45.

Now I run 2 x 5k a week, practice martial arts to retain flexibility, and still cycle with my ds.

It took a bit of effort but I feel good and am older than you. It can be done.

Nousernamesleftatall · 05/07/2023 20:33

Of course you can. If you are overweight too you could combine it with fasting.

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