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Kelt · 09-10-2011, 05:00 PM

I had a great walk on the beach today.

As I get closer to my goal weight it is, as expected, becoming more difficult to create the necessary caloric deficit to stay on course.

One of the things I have not yet discussed has been my constant struggles with chronic pain during time spent exercising even though all I do is walk. Without too much detail I have had issues with back pain from trauma for 28 years and some pretty serious issues with my feet for the last 6 years.

Thankfully I have pretty well addressed the foot issues over the last 6-8 months and that is going well. I had expectations around the back situation that significant weight loss would not fix it (the traumas predated the weight gain) but perhaps reduce the price being paid. Not so much.

I decided to implement the same approach that has been working well for finding and applying techniques that efficiently address weight loss to this other problem as well.

Nothing concrete yet, but I have been studying up on basic biomechanics and some alternative (in the United States) techniques for the last 6 weeks. So far so good, my activity levels are unchanged and I have cut my meds in half, obviously the goal is to get rid of them altogether.

How does this relate to healthy weight loss?

Accidentally, while doing some of my biomechanical research, I tripped over “Nordic walking”, apparently I’m the last person on the planet to know what this is all about. It’s incredibly popular in Europe and I gather very good for people who are challenged by many other activities as I am. This is extra good news for me because I do my walking on sand and I can use it in a way that should somewhat mimic cross country skiing. That is something I’ve only ever done a few times many years ago and it kicked my butt! I’m really hoping that this will give me the extra oomph that I need to finish out this loss phase and a good tool going into maintenance.

I had set out some requirements that any change to my exercise would have to meet;

Keep me on the beach; I love it, it is a habit, and I know for a fact that I will keep it up.
Up the ante on aerobic conditioning and give me a good burn without screwing up the mental clarity that I get from the walking.
Not be so different as to be disruptive since I thrive on routine.
Incorporate my upper body, for more efficiency, and preservation of lean tissue.
Preserve my reputation among the beach regulars that I am THE DORK and will not be unseated.

I do believe that Nordic Walking will meet all of my criteria.

I’ll keep you posted when I get my “sticks”.

09-10-2011, 05:00 PM	#1676
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,289 Times in 2,539 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I had a great walk on the beach today. As I get closer to my goal weight it is, as expected, becoming more difficult to create the necessary caloric deficit to stay on course. One of the things I have not yet discussed has been my constant struggles with chronic pain during time spent exercising even though all I do is walk. Without too much detail I have had issues with back pain from trauma for 28 years and some pretty serious issues with my feet for the last 6 years. Thankfully I have pretty well addressed the foot issues over the last 6-8 months and that is going well. I had expectations around the back situation that significant weight loss would not fix it (the traumas predated the weight gain) but perhaps reduce the price being paid. Not so much. I decided to implement the same approach that has been working well for finding and applying techniques that efficiently address weight loss to this other problem as well. Nothing concrete yet, but I have been studying up on basic biomechanics and some alternative (in the United States) techniques for the last 6 weeks. So far so good, my activity levels are unchanged and I have cut my meds in half, obviously the goal is to get rid of them altogether. How does this relate to healthy weight loss? Accidentally, while doing some of my biomechanical research, I tripped over “Nordic walking”, apparently I’m the last person on the planet to know what this is all about. It’s incredibly popular in Europe and I gather very good for people who are challenged by many other activities as I am. This is extra good news for me because I do my walking on sand and I can use it in a way that should somewhat mimic cross country skiing. That is something I’ve only ever done a few times many years ago and it kicked my butt! I’m really hoping that this will give me the extra oomph that I need to finish out this loss phase and a good tool going into maintenance. I had set out some requirements that any change to my exercise would have to meet; Keep me on the beach; I love it, it is a habit, and I know for a fact that I will keep it up. Up the ante on aerobic conditioning and give me a good burn without screwing up the mental clarity that I get from the walking. Not be so different as to be disruptive since I thrive on routine. Incorporate my upper body, for more efficiency, and preservation of lean tissue. Preserve my reputation among the beach regulars that I am THE DORK and will not be unseated. I do believe that Nordic Walking will meet all of my criteria. I’ll keep you posted when I get my “sticks”.