Hi everyone,

I have been a regular reader but witheld my participation. While on TDC I have been doing my kettlebells exercises on a regular basis and the results are fantastic. I have more stamina, I started working in the garden again. I got my Tools out and started doing artistic moldings and redecorating the whole house.

Research it on the web its worthed:

http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/kettlebell-exercises-seniors-3289.html

Good luck and good health!

Gee, Chia, what you said about your upcoming surgeries make my knee problem seem like a trifle. Good luck. I just got a call back from my doctor’s office and they have agreed to see me for the knee. Problem is the first appointment is not until July 29. Your dietary advice is just about the way I eat. I don’t have the protein shakes all the time…just when my wife decides to make them. Outside of that it is salads and lean meat…..oh, yeah, an occasional dinner out…..like tonight, tomorrow and the next day. What’s a guy to do when he is so popular…..LOL

APENSA: Sorry, I keep thinking of something else to write after I submit my post If you eat lean meat proteins and use a good protein in shakes and use them sometime everyday and watch the bad fats, eat good veggies and fruit with less carbs and sugars, you will automatically gain muscle and lose fat.

Hi apensa: Congratulations on losing 12 lbs. That’s great! You’re losing, not gaining and that’s all that counts. Losing slowly is actually better because your body can adjust better to keep it off. And the fact that you are learning about the right foods to eat is a blessing for you. On my diet I have lost 23 lbs. 30 lbs to go. I’m wearing smaller clothes now and that’s such a good feeling and an incentive For me, the secret is to eat more good proteins (Try not to eat hardly any sugar. Sugar is poison and cancer loves to grow on sugar. Keep up the good work

well, it is winter here so I have been active today:) I am a kiwi (from new Zealand) and I have just joined. hello:) I have been reading write-ups from you lovely people and am gathering inspiration and courage to start the program. it is quite a ‘plunge’ but I guess once I make a start it will all be ok. thanks for being there… I feel like I am far away but it is great to know there are people out there who are going through the same stuff as me. the main aim… healthier living all around… I am on my way! off to look at the 14 day plan… all the best to everyone:)

Is this forum still active. I haven’t seen any posts for quite some time?

apensa,
I would say 2-5 lbs. No more than that amount.
http://www.dumbbell-exercises.com/exercises/index.html is a good resource for dumbbell exercises.

Being a pitcher is overrated! Alternative movements can be used to avoid doing things over head like tricep kickbacks and side laterals (listed on the website).

I am sure your daughter is very lovely then!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Meagan….THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! My wife does have some light dumbbells around….what weights would you suggest? Also, is there someplace I could go to see exactly what these exercises look like and any other details that would assure I am doing them correctly. I am also limited in the fact that I have a shoulder problem that does not affect my normal activities but prevents me from doing a lot of overhead movement……..I will never be the first string pitcher…..lol. Thanks again for your input.