I have had a broken fibula once and limited range of motion from a shoulder. Was referred to PT for each of those things. After the sessions paid for my insurance ended recently, we opted to continue paying to keep seeing PT for guided exercise (like a personal trainer).
There are more isolation ab exercises like sit-ups, v-ups, planks, etc., but I’d recommend combination exercises/movements such as squatting, bench press, overhead press and deadlifts do work the abs really well too. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable and experienced coach to begin with, of course.
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Went wedding dress shopping again. The good news is that I fit in every dress I tried on a size smaller than the one I bought for the first wedding a year ago. The bad news is that in these kinds of dresses my GUT can’t be overcome. womp womp I stood there thinking “How does that Cool Sculpting thing work?” 
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I biked 30 miles Monday, 39ish yesterday, and 45 today. Great biking week. Plus I biked last Saturday (40) and Sunday (28 or so). Tomorrow I will be home waiting for a new fridge delivery, but the weather looks great to be outside.
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Good job! I say try other styles… there is probably a dress that you are gonna rock exactly the way you are.
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I agree with @Colorado_mom ! There are tons of different outfits, styles and fabrics. You have time. Don’t settle for anything that makes you feel bad about your body!
There are lots of lovely dresses out there that don’t require us to be runway models and still look and feel lovely!
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I went with the purple one … oh, I posted it on another thread! lol Head over to the wedding thread if interested. I tried it on in a size smaller than I had in the store and with heels and I love it. Purple is my favorite color, and it’s so stretchy and easy. I just threw it on over my head and didn’t even unzip it. It’s very forgiving in terms of weight loss or gain. Dh LOVED it. The groom said I looked classy, like Michelle Obama. I’ll take it!!!
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Yay! Class like Michelle Obama is a great look. Congrats—great price, great dress! Score!
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Feeling like I’m back into a better rhythm. Coaching is a blast and is definitely helping with my step count/exercise minutes
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Me, too! I have jump-started my mojo.
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Yay… did a 5k today for the first time in a while. Vacationing at sea level, so even when out of shape I had a decent time.
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I continue to do my thing. I’ve done a lot of outdoor riding lately which has been great. I rarely miss a day of at least an hour of exercise. Usually I get more.
Next week I’ll be watching the grand-dog for the first time without her “parents” here. I’ll get lots of exercise walking her.
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Ran another 5k today, when earlier/cooler. It’s not enough to offset the other excesses of vacation time. But better than not exercising 
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A “sorta” quick update for me.
Tuesday, I took the day off. We took D21 down to San Luis Obispo to begin her freshman year of college.
Back in the gym on Wednesday, where I hit two deadlift PR’s (a total of 6.5 lbs) and I think I had one more in me, looking at the video, but I quit while I was ahead. I’m nearing a major (for me) number milestone and I’d like to hit it in the Powerlifting competition in 3 weekends. The HIIT was a combination of higher volume lighter deadlifts and rope climbs.
Yesterday (Thursday), I worked on the bench press. I hit my usual weight for a single. But I have a problem with the commands that will be given to me, which are “start,” “press” and “rack.” A gym buddy, who is experienced in competition helped with the yelling of the commands. My problem is that I have a tendency to rack the weight before the command of “rack” is given and I’ll be red-lighted for that mistake.
My deadlift is by far my worst lift.
The Thursday HIIT was about a combination of toes-to-bars, (squat) cleans and 50-yard sled pushes. The whole megillah took me a little over 29 minutes, IIRC.
I’m going to push back my Spartan Race 1/2 to a later date. It’s tomorrow, but I have other more pressing things to take care of tomorrow, unfortunately.
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Made an impromptu trip to see my mom, and maybe for the first time ever had NONE of the ice cream in her freezer. Major win!!!
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As expected, the start of soccer made find the grove pretty easy. I easily met my exercise goals and had great step counts most of the week.
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My Apple Watch logged me at 11 miles yesterday. I did a 3.5 mile walk and then a 4.2 mile walk. The rest was “supporting” my son who did a 100 mile bike ride (With 10,000 feet of elevation gain - I was impressed).
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Bumping this up because today starts my big grand idea. Next year I turn 50, so a few months back I came up with “50 weeks to 50.” The idea is each week I must do or try something new. It can be a new recipe, a new restaurant, or a new dish at an old restaurant. Go someplace new. Try a new exercise. Try a new activity. Read a book in a new genre. Anything. At least one thing per week. This week is pretty easy as we are heading to stay at a Hobbit Hole Airbnb that is near younger S. But I also have a new recipe in the oven - meatloaf. I’ve actually never made meatloaf (that was H’s thing though it’s been a few years since he made one) but this is a new recipe, so there’s that.
Anyhow. I managed to pull a hamstring a couple of weeks ago so I took a week off and am now rehabbing it. I’ve moved back to a standard lifting program (hard week of labor on Beachbody) because most of the programs have jumping or are leg heavy. But I’ve also found knees over toes guy and am trying to incorporate some of his stuff. I am hoping that it will improve my ankle mobility and hips and hamstring issues. One week in and I am encouraged. Maybe by 50 I will be somewhat normal. (Ha! A girl can dream).
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I’ve been thinking of posting for a few days.
I’m a little nervous about my powerlifting (squat, bench and deadlift) competition this weekend. As most know, I’m more of an overall functional fitness type person, who doesn’t specialize in any particular movement. A “jack of all trades, but an expert in none,” as they say.
For the past 2-3 months I’ve been attempting to overlay powerlifting into my regular CF programming. I think I’ve been successful, since I’ve PR’ed both my squat and deadlift.
The list of competitors was released. I’ll be competing against folks who are: a) much younger and b) specialize in only those 3 lifts. That I have no problem with, because I’m sure the bulk of them couldn’t climb a rope or run very far. Powerlifters aren’t known for being svelte. 
What makes me a tad nervous is that in a CF competition, or running, etc., you’re out there with other people. In powerlifting, you’re all alone on the platform, and everyone, competitors and spectators watching you, including judges holding red flags to disqualify your lift.
Anyway, there are 65 competitors total, the overwhelming majority in the 20’s and 30’s. There are 3 competitors over 50. A 53-year old competing in the 308 lb weight class, an 82-year old competing in the 242 lb class and me competing in the “middleweight” class. 
This week the gym has been almost empty. All the regulars are competing and are “tapering” and resting. Me? I’m still working my butt off. Oh, and most of the experienced competitors say to be conservative with your lifts. But I’m more of a “go big or go home” kinda guy. A little like Kevin Costner’s character in the movie Tin Cup.
Friday is weigh-in and I have to give them my opening weights that I’ll be lifting. I’m still playing around with the numbers.
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I love this idea! When you’re willing I’d love to hear what new things you try - even if not fitness related.
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