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I might have to start a 'Grumpy old retirees' thread over the weekend.
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That said, I would suggest get on a bike. I did much the same as you, and now have 2 x TKR since 2009. I have to admit being fit though, at 40 I was the same weight as the day I joined the Navy as a 15 year old, a measly 10 stone 3 pounds....Less than 9 months after starting exercising and I've done a quarter marathon, 2 half marathons, and 2 full marathons (on consecutive days including bush trails). I've already signed up for more trail runs and marathons.
I think this is a healthy mid life crisis to have, compared with some alternatives.
I don't consider I'm having a mid-life crisis but ...
Milestone birthday earlier this year
Noticeably changed attitude and outlook (working to live instead of living to work)
Finally got off my cough and into regular exercise (loving it and wondering why I left it so long)
Hats off to you @Kiwi_Flyer for what you were able to achieve in 9 or so months!Less than 9 months after starting exercising and I've done a quarter marathon, 2 half marathons, and 2 full marathons (on consecutive days including bush trails). I've already signed up for more trail runs and marathons.
I think this is a healthy mid life crisis to have, compared with some alternatives.
My problem is I find walking for the sake of it pointless. If I have to walk to get somewhere OK (to a point) but the idea of 'going for a walk' type exercise I loathe. The more people try to encourage me, the more annoyed I become. I would much prefer just to walk on a treadmill than actually go out - but don't tend to keep up any gym membership and there is no room here for a treadmill.The struggle is no one tells you how exercise or lack of affects your physical body
And if stopped for awhile how the life stage seriously affects you “getting back into it”
And the fact one must take it slowly and build Upto the old fitness levels over weeks and months
Often feels like a lot of effort for no big reward.
Probably, but it was so long ago I've forgotten...Is there a Pre-Midlife Crisis?
How about those still stuck in their teens?Is there a Pre-Midlife Crisis?
Fortunately I am the opposite. I love going for a walk. sometimes U have an agenda but sometimes just take it as it comes. Especially so when I am travelling. Sometimes some really interesting moments.My problem is I find walking for the sake of it pointless. If I have to walk to get somewhere OK (to a point) but the idea of 'going for a walk' type exercise I loathe. The more people try to encourage me, the more annoyed I become. I would much prefer just to walk on a treadmill than actually go out - but don't tend to keep up any gym membership and there is no room here for a treadmill.
Hats off to you @Kiwi_Flyer for what you were able to achieve in 9 or so months!
If only I could find a speck of motivation to get off my a** and start doing any form of exercise ... I find it very daunting - the very idea of going to gym or a walk or doing any physical activity ... I do pay for the gym do (auto-debit) ... My work keeps me in front of the computer 18 hours a day ... after one is done with work, the last thing coming to mind is physical activity ... all I want after a day's work is Netflix!
I know not how to find the motivation ...