At 54, having been active my whole life, I have to admit that I cannot complain. 2 years ago, after having my bloodwork done, I found out - much to my surprise - that I was post menopausal. It was only later that I started having hot flashes. I still run the same mileage, but I have added strength training and mobility exercises to my routine. Foodwise I am trying to add more protein but I wish I could do the food prepping. I hate doing that … even though I know it would make my life so much easier. Any tips for me?
Funnily, meal planning is easier for me. The reason is that I keep most of my food frozen (meat, bread, veggies, …) so that I can switch meals when I don’t feel like eating what’s on my plan. It is not like I have to eat what’s on the plan because it can go bad. Maybe you can try this too: make some meals interchangeable…
Thank you for sharing your story and experience. The food prepping process has been a hard one for me personally. When I did it regularly I picked a day (Sundays) and did most of the cooking/chopping/separating, etc then. The struggle I have is the meal planning - like how do I know what I'm going to feel like eating on a Thursday??!! I would love more help on that front myself
This was a good read for all. I hate to flaunt my age but at 82 years old, I too am feeling the “slowdown” in my physicality. I’m needing to go to bed earlier and I don’t bend down as easily as when I was 30ish. In my heart I still register 18 years old.
At 54, having been active my whole life, I have to admit that I cannot complain. 2 years ago, after having my bloodwork done, I found out - much to my surprise - that I was post menopausal. It was only later that I started having hot flashes. I still run the same mileage, but I have added strength training and mobility exercises to my routine. Foodwise I am trying to add more protein but I wish I could do the food prepping. I hate doing that … even though I know it would make my life so much easier. Any tips for me?
Funnily, meal planning is easier for me. The reason is that I keep most of my food frozen (meat, bread, veggies, …) so that I can switch meals when I don’t feel like eating what’s on my plan. It is not like I have to eat what’s on the plan because it can go bad. Maybe you can try this too: make some meals interchangeable…
Love this idea
Thank you for sharing your story and experience. The food prepping process has been a hard one for me personally. When I did it regularly I picked a day (Sundays) and did most of the cooking/chopping/separating, etc then. The struggle I have is the meal planning - like how do I know what I'm going to feel like eating on a Thursday??!! I would love more help on that front myself
This was a good read for all. I hate to flaunt my age but at 82 years old, I too am feeling the “slowdown” in my physicality. I’m needing to go to bed earlier and I don’t bend down as easily as when I was 30ish. In my heart I still register 18 years old.
Love this and adore you - your mindset and your spirit shine so bright. We are so lucky to have you here!