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Mastering Business and Health Goals Complement Each Other

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Long before the sunrises, I’m at the YMCA every morning, but on Sunday, it doesn’t open until 7:00am.  That makes today feel like a “lazy day,” but I got there!!!  I’m psyched that I did.

 

I decided to go full force and push to improve the amount of weight I use. My greatest challenge has always been the overhead cables.

 

The photo is an old photo with much lighter weights, but I wanted to show overhead cables for those who are not familiar with them.

 

 

Today I did 15 reps at 35 pounds, and then decided to test 37.5 pounds.  I was able to pull that weight ¾ of the way over my head and then I “hit the brick wall.”

 

 

Those cables were not moving another inch. It took me almost 2 years to build up enough strength to pull the 35 pounds out and do 15 reps. It’s tough to keep increasing those goals at my age!

 

My goal is 40 pounds. I hope I can master that while I’m still in my 70’s. LOL!!!

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Barbara Todaro, Great Grandmother to Caleb, Santino, Aiden and Gianni       

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Comments(26)

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes Barbara, whether it's personal or business goals you always are at the top of the charts!

Feb 16, 2020 08:15 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 (sheila)....  not sure about the top....but stay the course, for sure....

Feb 16, 2020 08:22 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Barbara Todaro - I don't doubt that you will master that 40lb. goal.  You are an inspiration to so many of us in our senior years. 

Feb 16, 2020 08:31 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Proud of you Barbara, I wish I could make myself get on the mill more and get more walking or running in and drop 15 pounds.

 

Feb 16, 2020 09:08 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Will Hamm good cooks test taste their good food.... stop test tasting you'll be fine.... your food is much too delicious, I'm sure....

Feb 16, 2020 09:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You continue to set a good example for all of us.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Feb 16, 2020 09:32 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks, Roy Kelley a working holiday tomorrow....but the gym is open!!

Feb 16, 2020 09:39 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

You are right Barbara Todaro mastering business and health goals complement each other. You are a great role model. Have a great Sunday!

Feb 16, 2020 09:58 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Stay healthy, John Pusa .... you live in the healthiest part of the country.... sunshine and fresh fruit and vegetables....

Feb 16, 2020 10:17 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Barbara with your determination, I have every confidence that you will accomplish your goal.

Feb 16, 2020 02:55 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

You are an inspiration.  Keep up the good work and good luck getting to 40 lbs.  I am sure you will get there soon!

Feb 16, 2020 03:17 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Thanks, George and Ray....

Feb 16, 2020 03:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

BarbaraT- those were always hard for me. When I first began going to the gym many many years ago, I got on the stationary bike and was struggling. The man on the bike next to me said "Do 5 minutes today then tomorrow, ride for 6 minutes." I was soon up to 45 minutes without even blinking an eye. 

Feb 16, 2020 07:34 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Barbara.

I have no doubt that you will do it.  Never underestimate the determination of a woman, on a mission

Feb 17, 2020 12:43 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

So powerful you are! And always reaching further!!! Love it so much. That's also one of the things I love about lifting weights--it's such a direct way to show improvement and success. I have always enjoyed it. Larry and I have our own gym in a Tuff Shed and even when the temps are pretty dang cold we do head out there. I also LOVE to run outside with the dogs! And those hills I take are killers. I'm a believer in giving yourself small goals, one after the other because I feel more successful that way. Always checking in with my body. Can I push it a bit further? I check in and if it's there, I DO it! Immediate reward! The will is worth more than the skill. Ali!! 

Feb 17, 2020 06:45 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Kathy Streib  I remember when you were doing squats.... get off that bike.... do a few more squats....you'll be glad you did!!!!

 

Feb 18, 2020 03:00 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

James Dray a woman on a mission....  as Shakespeare said: 

"Though she be but little she is fierce"....

Feb 18, 2020 03:02 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate I remember your having a gym on your property in an outbuilding dedicated to your equipment..... I love that lake you have there and I hope you get all of the issues resolved....

Feb 18, 2020 03:10 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That looks like a fun challenge.  I didn't know what overhead cables are until you described it.  For me, overhead cables are the stainless steel cable I use for clothesline, and I'm using them every other day to hang up laundry!

Feb 18, 2020 07:47 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Like the rest of your friends here I have no doubt that you will hit your goal! Keep going and keep telling us

Feb 19, 2020 04:03 AM