Almost 62 And Fit: What's Your Excuse

In a few weeks I will turn 62. That age no longer seems old to me. Just three years ago as I contemplated entering the last year in my fifties, I was depressed. And fat. Really fat. And really out of shape.

Fast forward to this morning. After a good night's rest (rule #3), and some time in First Samuel, I hopped on the bike and headed to the pool store for some supplies. Four miles before breakfast. Then off to the beach and some swimming in the Atlantic and then returned home to swim a few laps in the pool. Yesterday was full, with weekly shopping, mowing the lawn, and 18 holes of golf.

All of that is only possible because I can now make that the typical day. Three years ago I weighed 367 pounds, and looked OLD. This week I weigh 206 and don't look so old.

Okay, maybe I don't do the beach or play golf every day, but I do get in 20 to 40 minutes of cardio or a trip to the gym or a session with my kettle bells. Every day. I watch what I eat and keep my calories in line with my daily activity. It's a lifestyle, not a diet or a program. If I can do it, then you can as well.

Need more inspiration? Read this great post from Niall Traynor.

60 And Fit: What's Your Excuse?

By Niall Traynor the Trainer On 15 Oct, 2012

(a short excerpt will show you why you should read it)

Who do you know who is 60 and fit? For the great majority of us we let age be an excuse to stop trying to get into really great shape. There is no doubt that working out as we get older can be more challenging but that just means we have to be smarter and more patient with our progress. Below are a couple of videos of some truly fit gents over 60. While these guys have worked out most of their lives, there are many examples of people who started working out at 40, 50, or 60 who have gone on to tremendously increase their strength and reduce their excess weight.

Read the rest at:  http://www.impactfitnessinc.com/60-and-fit-whats-your-excuse/

Eat Right. Excercise. Get Plenty of Rest. That's all there is to it.

Want to Get Tools for Losing Weight? Use Google! (fun stuff)

As you might have guessed by now, I am a big fan of Google. All things Google. Even have Google+ Circle called that. Yes, I have an iPad, but needed something quick that just worked, but my preference are the easy to use tools that the folks @GoogleBaseCamp keep cooking up. Have some fun with this. Talk to you later about day 4 on the JourneyGym Challenge.  TTFN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlVNuUXP0J0&sns=em

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You may also want to get useful tips on losing weight and exercising at my blog at MyFitnessPal (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/docdevore)

Day 3 of JGC Became Rule 3 In Genesis 3

Send me an email. Skype me. Or drop a comment. Let me know what you are DOING to lose weight and get in shape!

The Disclaimers, Shameless and Legal Stuff

Thanks for spending some time with me.

You may also want to get useful tips on losing weight and exercising at my blog at MyFitnessPal (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/docdevore)  CYA! (wear sunscreen :)

Okay, the legal stuff. Listen up.

I am not a doctor. I am not a certified trainer. I am not a professional body builder. I m in better shape and I do know a lot of stuff that those experts told me, but I don't have a paper that says so, and they haven't told me everything they know yet. Or as Uncle Buck said: "You should always consult a professional, like your doctor, before you begin any weight loss program, and you should ask an expert before you try some of the foods and exercise that Cheryl and Doc use." In other words, this blog contains my opinion on what might work and is for folks who are serious about changing their life. It should not be construed as anything more than what I found on my journey, and how I learned to use it. So you have now been warned: Do attempt the journey on your own without consulting a professional or gaining parental approval. And by the way, there is some other legal stuff on this page about who owns the trademarks and photos and copyright stuff. Most of what I have is not original, but the way I package it up IS, so be sure to read ALL of my rules. Here they are: All postings on my blogs are the opinions or thoughts by Floyd V. Doc DeVore and are protected by a Creative Commons license; all photos are the exclusive copyrighted property of Doc and any reuse, posting or alteration must be approved or licensed in a manner consistent with a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at plus.google.com/108251433034379163350/aboutt. In other words, if you want to use, just ask me.

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Day 2 of JouneyGym Challenge. 68 To Go. (how to get ripped the fun way)

Yesterday I could hardly wait to get home and hit the elliptical for a warm-up and then do 5 minutes with the JourneyGym. Total time 15 minutes. Total calories burned about 300.

The Disclaimers, Shameless and Legal Stuff

Thanks for spending some time with me.

 You may also want to get useful tips on losing weight and exercising at my blog at MyFitnessPal (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/docdevore) or Daily Stories about how to lose weight by only learning two rules - eat right and exercise - then visit Doc's blog over at docdevore.blogspot.com. CYA! (wear sunscreen :)

Okay, the legal stuff. Listen up.

I am not a doctor. I am not a certified trainer. I am not a professional body builder. I m in better shape and I do know a lot of stuff that those experts told me, but I don't have a paper that says so, and they haven't told me everything they know yet. Or as Uncle Buck said: "You should always consult a professional, like your doctor, before you begin any weight loss program, and you should ask an expert before you try some of the foods and exercise that Cheryl and Doc use." In other words, this blog contains my opinion on what might work and is for folks who are serious about changing their life. It should not be construed as anything more than what I found on my journey, and how I learned to use it. So you have now been warned: Do attempt the journey on your own without consulting a professional or gaining parental approval. And by the way, there is some other legal stuff on this page about who owns the trademarks and photos and copyright stuff. Most of what I have is not original, but the way I package it up IS, so be sure to read ALL of my rules. Here they are: All postings on my blogs are the opinions or thoughts by Floyd V. Doc DeVore and are protected by a Creative Commons license; all photos are the exclusive copyrighted property of Doc and any reuse, posting or alteration must be approved or licensed in a manner consistent with a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at plus.google.com/108251433034379163350/aboutt. In other words, if you want to use, just ask me.

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(wear sunscreen :)