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    2022 workout thread

    I am also using Apple watch 7 for following my training activities. Typical day is two 30 minutes treadmill walking sessions indoors (about 8500 steps daily). I have an electric blower simulating tailwind so it is nicer to exercise and not so swetty. I usually go outdoors every day. - If...
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    Walking for weight loss

    I walk 45 - 60 minutes per day with heartbeat in 80-90 range. This is good for burning fat and keeping appetite low for sweets and snacks. I have treadmill to use when weather does not allow to go out for walk.
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    New Hobbies In FIRE?

    Just a few month retired and starting some studies in open university. Also interested in wild bird observation and photography but I have yet to study and purchase appropriate equipment.
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    Face muscle excercise

    I have dropped weight about 10 kilos in seven months through physical excercise (walking) and some small diet changes (more veggies, no overeating). I have noticed positive effect on my looks. One thing I am mot happy is that my cheek pouches look like they have dropped lower or that they...
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    Class of 2021

    From 1 November I will become officially retired and start receiving monthly pension income from retirement fund. I have already been on un-paid sabbattical since August, so you can keep 1 August as retirement date. Just a few updates: Since March I have been walking outside 30-90 minutes...
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    Class of 2021

    Update: Postponed my retirement date to 1 August 2021. Difficulties with one project running late.
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    Class of 2021

    ... foggy ... not so easy to leave ... April 1 ... as planned ... critical project phase ... running late ... current estimate of leaving ... June 15th ... no matter what ... quit 1 Aug ... thats not all ... employer offers ... part-time ... consulting ... 5-10 hours/week ... same project ...
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    Class of 2021

    Update: Current target for retirement is April 1st, 2021.
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    Class of 2021

    I subscribe to 2021 class as well. See more about my status in my Hi I am thread. HNL Bill 01/TBD/2021 ATX78701 3/1/2021 ClearSky 3/5/2021 goingtotravel 5/15/2021 Out-to-Lunch 6/1/2021 BGH1 6/1/2021 RobotMom June 2021 Caramel 6/25/2021 ChicagoGal 8/16/2021 Nougat 11/1/2021 Aramis TBD 2021
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    Hello from Northern-European perspective

    I live in Scandinavian area consisting of Denmark-Norway-Sweden-Finland. I have also worked in Switzerland. In general I think European system is more patronising ”nanny state” where state provides obligatory retirement saving and health insurance system, which you have to pay deducted from...
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    Hello from Northern-European perspective

    Hi, I have been lurker in this forum for some years already. I have much enjoyed reading many threads that discuss issues both before and after retirement. I am some years over 60. Working part-time 2 days a week. DW is several years younger and works full-time. My current planned time to...
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