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22314 posts
2/25/2012 11:53 am

Even Our Fat cells are Slowing Down Too

Weighed in this AM. 2 of the vacation pounds gone and 2 to go. I never knew 3 -4 pounds could make such a difference. I still feel the extra weight not to mention see it. This has been an enlightening process.

When I was younger I could put on 5 pounds and not notice. When I was overweight things were in the right places and were firm.

Now? Even when I lost weight over the past couple of years everything was looser. The muscles are still there – under the loose stuff. Exercise increases the muscles but does nothing for the “covering”. The “covering” itself has migrated, primarily to the mid section. Older relatives warned me about this -“Honey, you’ll get fat in places you never knew existed”. And it happened!

This morning I figured it out. Our fat cells are slowing down like the rest of our bodies. They just don’t have the get up and go to travel as far so they stay close to the source of their creation – the stomach.

Spiritwoman ^i^

bijou624

2/26/2012 5:12 am

Hi Spirit: Yesterday I got so sick and tired of obsessing over my weight, so I bought a huge bag of barbecue chips and ate the whole thing. My whole life I was spoiled because I was so slim and not an ounce of fat anywhere, but now its a whole different ball game. I can lose a few pounds, then no matter what I eat or don't eat, I gain it right back again. I wonder who started the expression that fat people are jolly??

spiritwoman45 replies on 2/26/2012 9:16 am:
I know what you mean. Every so often I get a huge piece of really sweet, gooy cake at the market and really enjoy it. Of course I pay later becasue my system won't tolerate grease or fat but it sure is great while I am enjoying it.

In your case I'll bet your medical treatments changed your metabolism. That has happened to several people I know who have undergone cancer treatments. It is really hard on your body, but so is cancer. All you can do is consider the alternatives then the few extra pounds seem to be a minor nuisance.

spiritwoman45

2/26/2012 9:19 am

I love the tool shed analogy. I will be passing that one on to a couple of guys I know who will love it. Thanks for the laugh.

Spiritwoman ^i^

Archer62 83F

7121 posts
2/26/2012 9:37 am

Right, the fat cells slow down too and getting rid of them at our age is just about impossible. Exercise helps a little but miracles do not happen.

Bruja 67F

2266 posts
2/26/2012 10:10 am

Sheesss.. and I thought I was the only one. I'm working on getting back in shape after spending a few years worrying about Mac. It's a difficult road but I'm making progress.

Thanks for the humorous blog. Gave me a good laugh.

Bruja

The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty by how little. W. R. Inge