What are your thoughts on this? As far as exercise: I have noticed women my age and older that seem awfully skinny and fall into an addiction and they cannot see it’s gone too far.....
Such a good question. I have seen it but not often to be honest in what I do… but what I do think is coming is the Ozempic and overdoing it issue…
I think it often starts with good intentions, wanting to feel better, stay strong, have some control during a time when our bodies are changing. But sometimes it can quietly cross a line into something rigid or fear-based or excited about getting attention, and the person in it can’t always see that it’s gone too far.
I just try to share the message exercise should support your life, not run it. More isn’t always better. Strength, REST and nourishment (physically and mentally) all matter. If movement stops feeling supportive or joyful and starts feeling like punishment or obligation, that’s usually a sign to pause and reassess. Does that make sense!?
As someone who works with the neuromusculoskeletal system every day I agree with this Kim. I find when there is rigidity there is often excess - perhaps fear and needing to do it right which, as you say, can lead to over-doing it and a sense of not feeling good in so many different ways. Thinking about weight, exercise and health from a perpective of nourishment and what do we need to nourish our body, heart, and soul (and strenth is a part of that nurturing).
It looks like I didn't clarify that the above post of mine was actually Cindy's response to my question that I had in my post...
In my neighborhood, I see women my mom's age, 80, and my own in middle age looking skeletal from a combination of overexercise and underfeeding. It's very unhealthy looking, despite the intent of being healthy. It's a form of OCD, for some...At my age I can see how all encompassing not turning into a pear can be. It's got to be an impossible habit to break....but it also can be deadly.
What a great reinvention story. My awful issue is that I have osteoporosis, scoliosis and hyper mobility. I injure easily. I am very limited in what I can do.
PS...thank you for reading the post! I find her instagram immensely good for me. It's simple exercises anyone can do. But, more importantly, she is a personal trainer and can come to you and help you. Her current focus is Bones and Ligaments and training mid lifers and seniors. She does a class at Hill House on Mt Vernon st every week...Check out: https://www.hillhouseboston.org/Programs/Adult_Fitness.htm
What are your thoughts on this? As far as exercise: I have noticed women my age and older that seem awfully skinny and fall into an addiction and they cannot see it’s gone too far.....
Such a good question. I have seen it but not often to be honest in what I do… but what I do think is coming is the Ozempic and overdoing it issue…
I think it often starts with good intentions, wanting to feel better, stay strong, have some control during a time when our bodies are changing. But sometimes it can quietly cross a line into something rigid or fear-based or excited about getting attention, and the person in it can’t always see that it’s gone too far.
I just try to share the message exercise should support your life, not run it. More isn’t always better. Strength, REST and nourishment (physically and mentally) all matter. If movement stops feeling supportive or joyful and starts feeling like punishment or obligation, that’s usually a sign to pause and reassess. Does that make sense!?
As someone who works with the neuromusculoskeletal system every day I agree with this Kim. I find when there is rigidity there is often excess - perhaps fear and needing to do it right which, as you say, can lead to over-doing it and a sense of not feeling good in so many different ways. Thinking about weight, exercise and health from a perpective of nourishment and what do we need to nourish our body, heart, and soul (and strenth is a part of that nurturing).
It looks like I didn't clarify that the above post of mine was actually Cindy's response to my question that I had in my post...
In my neighborhood, I see women my mom's age, 80, and my own in middle age looking skeletal from a combination of overexercise and underfeeding. It's very unhealthy looking, despite the intent of being healthy. It's a form of OCD, for some...At my age I can see how all encompassing not turning into a pear can be. It's got to be an impossible habit to break....but it also can be deadly.
Thanks for the clarification🙂
I'm glad you're talking about this because it's an important distinction that it is very possible to go overboard with the health stuff!
Thank you for sharing my post, Kim. And for introducing us to Cindy! 💜🥂
She’s a gift to the young and old alike. Her enthusiasm is contagious!!
Thanks Cindy, love the recipe!
What a great reinvention story. My awful issue is that I have osteoporosis, scoliosis and hyper mobility. I injure easily. I am very limited in what I can do.
PS...thank you for reading the post! I find her instagram immensely good for me. It's simple exercises anyone can do. But, more importantly, she is a personal trainer and can come to you and help you. Her current focus is Bones and Ligaments and training mid lifers and seniors. She does a class at Hill House on Mt Vernon st every week...Check out: https://www.hillhouseboston.org/Programs/Adult_Fitness.htm
Honestly, I would get in touch with Cindy. She lives here on beacon Hill and is amazing with the fragile :)
Ok. Thx!!🙏🏻
Is there parking? 🤷♀️
At the boston Common garage but I think she makes house calls!