5 Tips for Dealing With Body Changes/Body Image & When Is Too Old To Learn Handstands Or New Skills
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Date: 2022-04-14
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Rebecca
It-s funny the mental barriers we put in our way which stop us from just going for it! I think we tend to put people in categories and that-s a big factor in terms of how we see ourselves. How many times have I heard -she-s the sporty type- or -I-m not the sporty type-? I-ve said it myself as growing up I was overweight and saw anything physical as not for me. Changing my outlook took a long time-. way beyond just losing weight. Gradually I realised that I was enjoying moving my body and that there were physical activities which I actively liked doing or even was pretty good at! I-m 50 in two years time and a few months ago I got it into my head that I wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle. I didn-t tell anyone other than my partner and the sense of empowerment it gave me was incredible. Having passed my licence it-s amazing how many people have said I-m mad! Why? Should 48 year old women not take their motorcycle licence? Is there a certain type/age of people who fit the motorcycle riding norm? I think not!
PS - Love your vlogs -
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It-s funny the mental barriers we put in our way which stop us from just going for it! I think we tend to put people in categories and that-s a big factor in terms of how we see ourselves. How many times have I heard -she-s the sporty type- or -I-m not the sporty type-? I-ve said it myself as growing up I was overweight and saw anything physical as not for me. Changing my outlook took a long time-. way beyond just losing weight. Gradually I realised that I was enjoying moving my body and that there were physical activities which I actively liked doing or even was pretty good at! I-m 50 in two years time and a few months ago I got it into my head that I wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle. I didn-t tell anyone other than my partner and the sense of empowerment it gave me was incredible. Having passed my licence it-s amazing how many people have said I-m mad! Why? Should 48 year old women not take their motorcycle licence? Is there a certain type/age of people who fit the motorcycle riding norm? I think not!
PS - Love your vlogs -
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Alexander
I try and stay away from weight fluctuations by weighing myself once a month at the end of each month. If your in a deficit you -should- not go up in a month but maybe day to day you might fluctuate so it cuts that out. I have been slack and not lost weight at all but the month would be so bad I would predict it. About the laptop Lucy I was given an ancient tablet I write songs on. I want to write a story/book and thought I'd get a laptop but I also don't like the size. I will just buy a wireless keyboard for my tablet it will be perfect! :) by by have a good week!
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I try and stay away from weight fluctuations by weighing myself once a month at the end of each month. If your in a deficit you -should- not go up in a month but maybe day to day you might fluctuate so it cuts that out. I have been slack and not lost weight at all but the month would be so bad I would predict it. About the laptop Lucy I was given an ancient tablet I write songs on. I want to write a story/book and thought I'd get a laptop but I also don't like the size. I will just buy a wireless keyboard for my tablet it will be perfect! :) by by have a good week!
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alix
Thank you thank you thank you Lucy for sharing your experience with us! I can relate to so many things you're telling (we even have the same hiking boots, and it's extremely nice to know they are other people thinking a similar way and experiencing similar things.
I agree mountains are such an empowering environment!
One is definitely never too old to learn new skills (and never too old to wear baggy jeans) and it can bring so much happiness in life to follow what we deeply want rather than what the norm dictates
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Thank you thank you thank you Lucy for sharing your experience with us! I can relate to so many things you're telling (we even have the same hiking boots, and it's extremely nice to know they are other people thinking a similar way and experiencing similar things.
I agree mountains are such an empowering environment!
One is definitely never too old to learn new skills (and never too old to wear baggy jeans) and it can bring so much happiness in life to follow what we deeply want rather than what the norm dictates
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Dave
Scarpa good make, I've Mendle Nepal Pro for Grivel crampons and ice axe. Been very shy, self conscious and anxious till fifty, then something clicked in my head and thought feck it. Been following bouldering since lockdown 1 and mountaineering all my life. Been hiking a while myself to help weight, stamina & mental health. Put laptop in black bag with dry rice may help soak up the coffee from screen.
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Scarpa good make, I've Mendle Nepal Pro for Grivel crampons and ice axe. Been very shy, self conscious and anxious till fifty, then something clicked in my head and thought feck it. Been following bouldering since lockdown 1 and mountaineering all my life. Been hiking a while myself to help weight, stamina & mental health. Put laptop in black bag with dry rice may help soak up the coffee from screen.
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Tina
Thank you for this Lucy as I've just started trying body weight exercises at the age of 54! I'm determined not to give in to age and flab! - My goals are to do a full pull up and a chin up and a full press up and controlled handstands and a sit up on a punch bag. I know it will take months but I'm going to keep trying until I get there. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration --
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Thank you for this Lucy as I've just started trying body weight exercises at the age of 54! I'm determined not to give in to age and flab! - My goals are to do a full pull up and a chin up and a full press up and controlled handstands and a sit up on a punch bag. I know it will take months but I'm going to keep trying until I get there. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration --
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Katariina
I would definitely love to see videos about your hikes and the things you have learned since starting! -Also thank you for inspiring all of us to get out of our comfort zones and trying new things. I have been reminding myself lately that the most important thing about hobbies and experimenting with new ones is that I am enjoying it regardless if I am -good- at it or not.
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I would definitely love to see videos about your hikes and the things you have learned since starting! -Also thank you for inspiring all of us to get out of our comfort zones and trying new things. I have been reminding myself lately that the most important thing about hobbies and experimenting with new ones is that I am enjoying it regardless if I am -good- at it or not.
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Out
Wow. I sure hope we never stop learning new skills. I am 58 and I am working on my first pull-up, my first handstand and MORE. In fact, I did my first mud run obstacle course last summer (4. 5 miles and 24 obstacles and an obscene amount of mud and water. I am NOT a practiced athlete. I am in ok shape. So I have to work hard and practice more. But that's OK!
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Wow. I sure hope we never stop learning new skills. I am 58 and I am working on my first pull-up, my first handstand and MORE. In fact, I did my first mud run obstacle course last summer (4. 5 miles and 24 obstacles and an obscene amount of mud and water. I am NOT a practiced athlete. I am in ok shape. So I have to work hard and practice more. But that's OK!
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K.
Thank you Lucy! This is awesome! Another thing that sometimes helps, no super functional, but it helps to think that someone out there in the world wishes they had my body, whether it's because of what I can do, muscles, size, whatever. It is very comparative, but it helps me value my body.
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Thank you Lucy! This is awesome! Another thing that sometimes helps, no super functional, but it helps to think that someone out there in the world wishes they had my body, whether it's because of what I can do, muscles, size, whatever. It is very comparative, but it helps me value my body.
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sport
You-re never too old - you may have to make adjustments but that is not just due to age, it could be due to body shape, flexibility, different strength in different parts of your body etc. I learnt how to jump rope at the tender age of 52 and I love it! It is my favourite form of cardio.
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You-re never too old - you may have to make adjustments but that is not just due to age, it could be due to body shape, flexibility, different strength in different parts of your body etc. I learnt how to jump rope at the tender age of 52 and I love it! It is my favourite form of cardio.
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