Getting control of my Abs (nice way to say belly fat)
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
July 1, 2018 3:20pm CST
I am getting to be an old guy, much as I hate to admit it. I'm a pretty active old guy though, with ping pong three times a week and I mow my own lawn. This week, my allergies allowed me to get back into walking, so I am going to try two to three miles at least three times a week.
I may join a local ping pong group too, which means I could play for several more hours a week.
If it were not for that mirror across from the shower, I might not notice this problem, but there it is and it isn't pretty. I still wear a size 34 waist, but that area above the waist is what is bothering me. I drink wine with dinner each evening and have a couple of beers a week in hot weather (Maybe a little less wine would help).
So, I will do some yoga plank poses (one of the best exercises for the stomach muscles) daily and increase other physical activities, cut back on my food portions.
My go to site for health questions is Mayo Clinic and what I read there about the dangers of belly fat is a motivator too.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685.
Maybe I should take that mirror off the wall. I don't have much hair to comb anyway!
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@rakski (156707)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic I bet it would. Put it a little over the top so the abs will not show.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Jul 18
Who needs mirrors at our age?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 Jul 18
John, words of wisdom born of age.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic that is the hardest place to lose
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Jul 18
@amadeo I know. I had four hours of active ping pong today.
@sallypup (69220)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic For sure it works my muscles. That water aerobics class is a real work out.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Jul 18
@sallypup Water aerobics are great, I know.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Jul 18
Much easier than exercising or cutting back portions.
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@NJChicaa (127172)
• United States
1 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic I agree! I am sore and bruised from yesterday morning's workout!
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
4 Jul 18
Yoga is a very good sport for the physical and mental health. What kind of allergies do you have?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Jul 18
My allergies are mostly grass seed from April to July here. I love yoga.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Jul 18
@anikoonline I am pretty sure that mine (about the same timing) is grass seed pollen. My allergies are okay now, as usual by July 4th.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
5 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic I also have allergies, but I don't know exactly what triggers me. I usually say that everything that blooms is bad for my allergy. But I've just realized at the end of June that it is better. It is still with me, but it is not so bad as it is during spring.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
4 Jul 18
I must say you have took considerable amount of exercise.Eating less supper is how I reduce my waistline.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Jul 18
That is a really good idea. We both like to cook though and that has been our biggest meal, but the mid-day meal should be the largest.
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@Marilynda1225 (91155)
• United States
1 Jul 18
I love Mayo Clinic for information. Hope you can get rid of the belly fat cause you need to stay healthy and continue being active
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 Jul 18
Yes that site is quite informative and trustworthy, I think.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
27 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic
First of all I love the little guy in the picture. James I see you do a lot.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
2 Jul 18
The mirror off the wall seems a good solution for me too
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
2 Jul 18
ABS means " a big stomach" hehehe!!! Just kidding!
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@Fliafaith (763)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 Jul 18
getting rid of the mirror first and then i know exercises will help you dear,and don't be afraid of getting old, everyone will pass the same way..right?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Jul 18
Afraid, no, but I want to maintain my good health for as long as possible and belly fat is unhealthy for sure.
