There's fabulous froth, hilarious commentary, an exercise-related mystery to uncover and a banged-up banger of a recipe in this week's newsletter. Enjoy!
I’ve never really enjoyed exercise until I joined our U3A group, we all have a good laugh (and moan) each week followed by coffee. Our instructor adapts each exercise if necessary so everyone can join in. For me I needed a friendly group to encourage me!
We’ve had a fantastic weeks holiday in Somerset, revisiting Vicars Close in Wells, which I know you enjoyed Diane. Off to the Country Brocante in Gloucestershire tomorrow which should be good.
Enjoying whatever exercise you do is the most important thing of all (and laughing and moaning is definitely a key component. I do lots of that too!) Wells is so gorgeous, isn't it. Do let me know what Country Brocante was like (I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of it). Hope you enjoyed your weekend x
I’ve never liked to exercise. I would on occasion for a while and then stop. I don’t like to sweat. In March I learned I am pre diabetic. That was out of the blue as I eat super healthy. But what was missing was the exercise. I did not want this on my health plate, as I’m already dealing with adrenal fatigue, hence eating super healthy. I started brisk walking with my friend, Jeanine, every morning for 40-50 mins. After lunch and supper I do a slower walk or just turn on music and dance around for at least 10 minutes. Three time a week I do weights and twice a week I do HIIT. When my dr tested my A1C again July, I had reversed to non prediabetic range. He told me not to change what I’m doing til he tests again next year. With all this exercising, I’ve come to learn the importance of warming up and stretching afterwards. We have a foam roller at home which my husband uses after his runs, so after reading your thoughts on it, I will give it a go. I’ve learned very quickly, since March, why exercise is important as we age. I only wish the penny had dropped years ago. I still don’t like to exercise and sweat, but I can’t stop now.
Wow! Well done for recognising how important exercise is for your health and being so brilliantly successfully pro-active about doing it. That's fantastic that you've managed to get your blood sugar down in just four months. My levels are also pre-diabetic, the reason for which is hard to pinpoint as I exercise pretty religiously and eat pretty healthily, so it's a bit frustrating. I'm trying to introduce more cardio into my exercise schedule since I've let that slide a bit, and I'm really hoping that helps bring my level down.
Glad you enjoyed the walk in spite of the conditions - it's hurling it down here as I type this. Hope you're back on your feet soon after the jab. Good to have it done tho. Reminds me to do the same.
I’ve never really enjoyed exercise until I joined our U3A group, we all have a good laugh (and moan) each week followed by coffee. Our instructor adapts each exercise if necessary so everyone can join in. For me I needed a friendly group to encourage me!
We’ve had a fantastic weeks holiday in Somerset, revisiting Vicars Close in Wells, which I know you enjoyed Diane. Off to the Country Brocante in Gloucestershire tomorrow which should be good.
Happy weekend everyone!
Enjoying whatever exercise you do is the most important thing of all (and laughing and moaning is definitely a key component. I do lots of that too!) Wells is so gorgeous, isn't it. Do let me know what Country Brocante was like (I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of it). Hope you enjoyed your weekend x
I’ve never liked to exercise. I would on occasion for a while and then stop. I don’t like to sweat. In March I learned I am pre diabetic. That was out of the blue as I eat super healthy. But what was missing was the exercise. I did not want this on my health plate, as I’m already dealing with adrenal fatigue, hence eating super healthy. I started brisk walking with my friend, Jeanine, every morning for 40-50 mins. After lunch and supper I do a slower walk or just turn on music and dance around for at least 10 minutes. Three time a week I do weights and twice a week I do HIIT. When my dr tested my A1C again July, I had reversed to non prediabetic range. He told me not to change what I’m doing til he tests again next year. With all this exercising, I’ve come to learn the importance of warming up and stretching afterwards. We have a foam roller at home which my husband uses after his runs, so after reading your thoughts on it, I will give it a go. I’ve learned very quickly, since March, why exercise is important as we age. I only wish the penny had dropped years ago. I still don’t like to exercise and sweat, but I can’t stop now.
Thank you.
Wow! Well done for recognising how important exercise is for your health and being so brilliantly successfully pro-active about doing it. That's fantastic that you've managed to get your blood sugar down in just four months. My levels are also pre-diabetic, the reason for which is hard to pinpoint as I exercise pretty religiously and eat pretty healthily, so it's a bit frustrating. I'm trying to introduce more cardio into my exercise schedule since I've let that slide a bit, and I'm really hoping that helps bring my level down.
Keep up the good work Charline! x
Thanks for the recovery tips. I have a 20miles charity walk this Sunday, up and down the hills of Bath, so will need to try the recipe Sunday night.
20 miles - wow! Well done you. How did it go? The walk and the recovery? Which charity were you walking in aid of? So many questions!
Julian House - support for homelessness.
Walk was good fun in the tipping down rain all day - recovery was going well until had flu jab yesterday and it wiped me out.
Glad you enjoyed the walk in spite of the conditions - it's hurling it down here as I type this. Hope you're back on your feet soon after the jab. Good to have it done tho. Reminds me to do the same.