Both Charlie and I have "unofficially" been retired for a year.
There were no farewells at work, no hugs, celebrations, or dinners ... COVID happened and robbed us all of these special milestones.
The first months being home, we spent a lot of time focused on "food". What were we going to make for dinner? What should we order from insta-cart? Who's turn was it to cook? (we ate a lot of meals jointly with the family) I started baking, cooking - often with my granddaughter, as an activity. Going into the pandemic, I was already overweight and all this eating wasn't doing me any favors. I starting gaining more weight, feeling really crappy. I also had lost my strength and stamina from lack of activity. I decided to try to make some changes; downloading a food journaling app on my phone and searching for easy, beginning exercise videos on YouTube. I had all the time in the world now to focus on myself and I really did want to get into good fitness and health for this wonderful new stage of life. >>>>>> Fast forward 9 months and I have lost 50 lbs and feel great! I have no idea what clicked in my brain this time helping me to stay on track, but I am glad it did! I am within 5 or so lbs. of the goal weight range I feel is best for me and I have really built up my fitness and endurance. I am ready to take on retirement and RVing!
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