So, I used my typical approach from January (actually November) to April.
With the amount of weight I am carrying it is very painful to walk, let alone power walk.
I have been having trouble power walking at the intensity level where endorphins kick in.
Long story short, I am not having my normal successful results.
I happened to speak with a smart-guy friend (RS) and he strongly recommended getting into the gym.
I walked into my favorite gym and met someone who has been an inspiration and a mentor (LB). I immediately started meeting her at 5:30am for bootcamp sessions. She has been pushing me past my perceived limits, and I've been feeling the endorphins!!!
I started a weight training plan, as well. I am really pushing myself. On every body part, I am doing ten reps, 3 sets. The way I ensure that the weight is right is by always trying to do 12 or 15 reps. If I am able to do more than ten reps, I up the weight!! This results in a challenging, but not pain-inducing workout. It made me extremely sleepy yesterday.
I've never successfully lost weight using weight-lifting, but I'm willing to try it. At least it's helping my knee, shoulder and hip pain.
And, re the program, I am incorporating more protein. The program is evolving...
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