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Not liking my post 40 body, can I fix it with exercise?

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Lovemusic82 · 12/05/2024 18:53

I’m 42, the last year or so has been pretty rough due to women's issues, my weigh yo yo’s a little but generally my BMI is spot on, I walk/hike a lot and swim, I also do a lot of work on my allotment, I’m not sure I can fit much else in but maybe I need something that concentrates on toning. I am recovering from hysterectomy, I can exercise but no weights or high resistant stuff yet. I feel a bit down because I’ve gained weight in places I don’t normally gain (legs, tops of arms) and my body shape has changed, I don’t seem to have a waist anymore and resemble a potato. I still get some swelling from the surgery which doesn’t help. What can I do to get my shape back?

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EarringsandLipstick · 12/05/2024 20:53

Regarding exercise, strength training is key. Cardio still really important for health reasons but heavy (relatively so) weights using good technique is really important.

I exercise daily, and have only recently realised I need to change my schedule in favour of some extra strength-based only sessions.

RidingMyBike · 12/05/2024 20:49

Following!

I'm in the same boat. It would help if I actually did ride my bike...

Bunnie007 · 12/05/2024 20:47

Pilates is fab for toning and kinder on the body than some other things. Yoga great too

Disturbia81 · 12/05/2024 20:45

Cut the crap food and it'll go. Sadly I have to be stricter as I get older 😭
Still have occasional treats though

Revelatio · 12/05/2024 20:42

I think it might be more diet related now. I’m early 40s, but still eating and drinking like I did when I was 20. Apart from running around after a toddler, I’m not really doing much exercise, especially now I work from home. Hoping to have another baby soon, so I feel I need to sort the weight issue out!

Janedoe82 · 12/05/2024 20:39

I ride once a week and went for first wild swim of the year yesterday. BUT I know my biggest issue is eating more calories than I use. I plan to walk a lot more

Janedoe82 · 12/05/2024 20:37

Lovemusic82 · 12/05/2024 19:02

Same. I mainly cook from scratch, eat a lot of veg, chicken and fish but if someone offers me cake or I have to walk past the Lidl bakery section I’m sucked in. I have stopped buying any kind of chocolate because I have no self control when it’s in the house.

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Same here!! And yes- lidl bakery is a nightmare!
but I am determined to get in shape again! I have put on about a stone since turning 40 and it has to go!

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Lovemusic82 · 12/05/2024 19:02

Janedoe82 · 12/05/2024 18:56

Same age and same situation. Depressing. I will confess though I have a crap diet- I do eat healthy good quality food but have a sweet tooth and love cake, which really doesn’t help.

Same. I mainly cook from scratch, eat a lot of veg, chicken and fish but if someone offers me cake or I have to walk past the Lidl bakery section I’m sucked in. I have stopped buying any kind of chocolate because I have no self control when it’s in the house.

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Janedoe82 · 12/05/2024 18:56

Same age and same situation. Depressing. I will confess though I have a crap diet- I do eat healthy good quality food but have a sweet tooth and love cake, which really doesn’t help.

Worthitforthe · 12/05/2024 18:54

Following and feel your pain!