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Originally Posted by rbaron
Well I am 58 years old, retired, 6-00" tall and weigh a whopping 276lbs.
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I'm just a few years behind you, so I can certainly relate to your "march of time" issues.
The way I see it, your main concern should be dropping that weight..which is going to be REALLY tough while on insulin. But, if you could get down to your ideal weight, there might be a chance you wouldn't be insulin-dependent anymore. If I were in your shoes, I would do two full body workouts every week just for overall fitness. Make them challenging, but don't go all out. One thing I have discovered as I get older is that it takes me longer to recover. Leave at least two days between workouts. At the same time, do three cardio sessions a week, increasing your time and distance each week. Finally, go for a brisk walk every evening after your final meal of the day. Not a slow stroll, but a walk that makes you break a sweat. Try to work up to a few miles every day.
As a 276 pound diabetic, you have dug yourself a deep hole. Getting out is going to be a long, hard struggle. Keep in mind that your are literally fighting for your life. Congratulations on taking the first steps.