@CricketHip, I hear you about the different shoes. I wear basically the same pair of shoes day in and day out. They're comfy, sporty looking, and go with a variety of casual outfits. I've worn a couple of different pairs over the past month though and it surprises me how they affect the feel of my feet, muscles, etc. It does take some getting used to!
Great for you and hubby working together on your fitness goals! That is much easier when you're both trying.
My hubs and I are doing something similar. He was lucky in that he has always been tall and lanky. In his younger days he could eat anything and it wouldn't really affect him. Fast forward 20+ years and the same is not true.
I've always had to watch my weight, being short and curvy. He was having the hardest time with portion control, regulating treats, etc. He's been seeing a neuro doc about ongoing problems with his back and in the course of their discussions the doctor mentioned he could stand to lose a few pounds (which he already knew...he struggles with those pounds). His immediate 'go-to' is to eat salad and baked chicken and work out more. The increased running only exacerbates the back problems. I finally sat him down and told him that living on salad and baked chicken doesn't work...hasn't worked in the long term for years, because it's difficult to stick with.
So, I once again talked to him about 'slice of life' living....being very conscious of portion control, not cutting out treats entirely but enjoying them sparingly, and simple exercise 'hacks' like taking the stairs, parking farther away from your destination and walking a bit more, etc. For some reason, he actually heard me this time. He's been really trying and it's paid off. He happily told me at the beginning of the week that he'd lost several pounds just by using those suggestions.
Hopefully he'll stick with it.
@Readysetgo, thank you for asking your husband about his experience. It sounds very much like what I experienced. I too hope that these don't become regular. Thankfully, I didn't really have a bad headache afterwards. It felt like a sinus headache centered over one eye and would throb when I looked at any bright light. I guess we'll see. At least I have an idea of what's going on. That, to me, is better than not knowing what the heck is happening.
Ugh, internet issues. We have them frequently here. Not being a techy person, I get quite frustrated with them.
Thank you for the great information and the kind support.
@Hip Hip Hooray! boy, you said a mouthful about the transition. It's definitely full of ups and downs. Hmm...I'd not thought about the drop in blood sugar at night, but it does make sense. What kinds of things do you eat at night to help avoid that?
I hope you're having a great day and that your hips are on their way to being invisible again.