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6 Month Training & Weight Loss Plan for an Overweight/Plus Size Pilgrim
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[QUOTE="C clearly, post: 1203332, member: 1589"] I don't want to presume what approach would work best for you, since we are all so different in both physical abilities and temperament. However, you did ask for input. ;) When I read your plan in the OP, I have to admit that I was so overwhelmed with the details that I couldn't think what to say. I would personally never be able to keep up with that plan, even though I tend to be somewhat goal oriented, details focused, and organized! I like the idea that [USER=93571]@dick bird[/USER] suggested - consulting a personal trainer or health professional about your overall routine and your wish for a long term lifestyle change. Perhaps you need to step back from the complexity, and simplify the goals, so that you can succeed and you can [I]see and take satisfaction in[/I] your progress towards those simpler goals. You have different things going on every day, including 3 days of intense pickle ball (is this risking injury, given the weight, knee and ankle issues?), 2 hours of walking/treadmill 3 days/week, calculated weighting of back pack, yoga, PT, snowshoeing, etc., etc. This seems to ignore or conflict with your self-identification as a "low energy person." Those are all excellent activities in their own right, but is the combination serving your particular needs in the best way? You say that you do most of those things already. If so, that seems like a very active life, and all you need to do is shift some time over to ordinary walking since you want to train for a long walk. When I first started seriously walking a few years ago, I found that it always took an hour of walking outdoors before my mind cleared and I got into a rhythm. Now I get to that state very quickly so my walking time is more enjoyable. Be careful not to overtrain! Plan to ease up in the last couple of weeks to rest and avoid injury. With 6 months to go, you should be confirming what shoes you will wear. You need to wear them enough to be confident that they will work for you, and then you should get a new pair of the same shoe shortly before departure. I am 75, and my training goal is simply to walk 50-70 km/week. I do this because it is good for my mental and physical health, and I use the Camino as an extra incentive. In theory, I throw in a few stretching exercises, but I'm not very good at doing that regularly. I keep track of the distances and mark them on my calendar. I listen to podcasts and audiobooks, which helps get me walking on days when I'd rather not. Bone conduction headphones have changed my life! Good luck. Your intention of walking a Camino is a great decision, as is joining this forum community! [/QUOTE]
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