I hate hate hate hate this mid-life middle of mine.

[Bullwinkle925]

I look at some women who are middle-aged and trim and hope they know how damned lucky they are. Of course, I do realize if I put the junk food down - got out of this damned chair and off the GD computer and go out to exercise - things would be different (maybe).

I don't know what it's going to take for me to get out of my sloth-period.


Can anyone knock some sense into my head and somehow motivate me to get it into gear?

[XanaDUer]

1. Just start walking

start out slow...10 minutes or so. Then keep doing it everyday, if possible.

[MuseRider]

2. Sucks doesn't it?

Man, it has been almost intolerable at times. I think (I hope I hope I hope) that I am rounding the bend and getting ready to head down the other side of this thing. It can not happen too soon. I have to get this weight off and I am sick of crying over every single thing I hear and read that is nice. I feel like the worlds biggest, reddest (hot flashes) sap.

I wish there was someone left in my family that could tell me the ages women in this family get over this thing. Damn, I am too old for this.

[Delightful-08]

4. Hot Flashes

Your hormones are reacting causing the flashes. That is great! My fear post, post menopause.

[NashVegas]

3. Putting Down the Junk Food Is a Good First Step

Forget about being trim.

Think about being fit. If you live near a zoo or any kind of pleasant walking space, put the sneakers on and go for it.

Work up to walking a mile two-three days per week.

Call your friends and invite one or more to go with you.

Call your friends and see who wants to go bowling.


I hate excercise with a passion. The key is making it fun.

[SemperEadem]

5. cut sugar out of your diet.

you'd be surprised how much weight you will lose by doing that and eliminating processed foods. Eat more raw foods.