Women Fit For Forties

Momma2four

70 minutes gardening (trimming bushes,clean up, weeding, and weed eating with a machine not actual eating:laugh: )

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we all need a salad occasionally!

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Momma2four

Good morning ladies,

I am appreciative of finding this forum. I am a 47 soon to be 48 in July and like many of the post I have read have allowed my weight to get the best of me. I joined MFP a few weeks ago; however, I was not commited. Today that is no longer my story. I am commited and determined to loose weight, sustain a healthy life style and gain new friends. I am looking forward to the many comments that will keep me focused on achieving my goal. My goal is to loose 50 pounds without drastic measures as I have taken in the past only to end up a little heavier than when I started. My clothing told the story for me. Thanks for the words of encouragement, as I look forward moving to greatness with all of you.

sounds good to me, slow and steady wins the race. Drastic is only temporary!! Good for you for taking this step you are going to do great if you keep that attitude

snowflakes

70 minutes gardening (trimming bushes,clean up, weeding, and weed eating with a machine not actual eating:laugh: )

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we all need a salad occasionally!

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Ditto!

Lost 2 pounds this week. I hope that it stays and is not because of being sick.

Kintegra fantastic progress for you!!! Keep up the good work.

Called2praise welcome. Tracking in the food diary every single thing I eat and the amount was a huge eye opener for me and I feel like that is been how I have had the success thus far. Best wishes.

ColoradoGirl

Well, I got my workout in the morning and it about killed me or so I thought.. Good thing I don't do crazy challenges like that every day but, 1 to 2 times a week is good.. Thanks mama for the link. With that said I doubled my workout time this morning and burned almost 1200 calories.. yippee... Now I just have to up my h2o intake today and make good decisions (mgd) the rest of the day!
My goals for the day are double exercise.... done
water of 100oz.. half way there
make good decisions of what I put in my mouth.. so far so good!

Well. I suppose I should get going and get back to work.

TTYL

Momma2four

Good Goals for today Cogirl. I am thinking double double double as well. So I have done well so far half way there on the water and doing good in the exercise department. If things keep going according to plan I would have done super today. Even though I am feeling stressed about my little guy. Okay not so stressed but concerned.

lstpaul

Momma2four: I hope yesterday and today went better with your son ... I think you are exactly right in wanting him to participate just like everyone else. I think there is nothing worse for kids' confidence and self-esteem than to make them feel 'different' by giving them reasons that they don't have to do things - even if at that moment they would like to get out of whatever it is.
I have a niece that was recently allowed to not participate in her 'evening of sharing' at church because she was so stressed about having to talk in front of the other confirmants and families (she was still confirmed later in the week). She was given the option of just reading a bible verse - which is what several other children did that were too uncomfortable to read the answers they had written to their sharing questions. But her mom insisted that it was just too stressfull for her so she shouldn't have to do it. I think that choice did nothing but make her feel like it was something she couldn't do, and that she was different than everyone else being confirmed. Sometimes there needs to be times when opting out isn't an option, even if we don't want our kids to be mad, sad or uncomfortable - in the long run it is better for them to know they can accomplish something! Of course I wouldn't be overly concerned about my niece if this situation wasn't just another in a long list of examples like it that have happened since my brother and his wife divorced. ok - enough ranting by me! Anyhow Momma - I think you have the right idea and are a great mom.

ok ... as to my diet and exercise :ohwell: ... I still don't have my motivation backk 100%. I went home last night and celebrated having a night home alone by snacking on potato chips while I cooked a baked potato with too much butter and cheese. I delayed logging on to track what I ate until now because I didn't really want to know ... but I did log everything and went over on calories by 190 (including eating all my exercise calories). But I am going to consider it a step in the right direction that I did log it all. I hadn't planned to exercise more than a 20 minute walk later today .. but you are all making me feel guilty (which sometimes is the kind of motivation I need) ... so I will try to do one of the challenges when I get home too. Thanks for being here girls!

selbyhutch

W1D2
200 Situp Challenge - 89
200 Squat Challenge - 81
100 Pushup Challenge - 42

ColoradoGirl

checking in
Ok... so today went very well! I doubled up on my workout
65 min elliptical
60 situps
100oz of water
stayed within the calories
and even though I am seriously tired.. I had a GREAT Day!

bluenote

As a lot of you know from other posts, but I have to tell you Forties gals in person:
I DID IT!!! I JOINED THE FITNESS CENTER!!!!! And guess what? ALL OF THE MACHINES HOLD MY WEIGHT!!! They wouldn't have 82 pounds ago, but they do now! I am so happy! Going tomorrow for a free fitness evaluation. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Life is good. :happy: I'm exhausted, but life is indeed good. :happy:

Solandra

Happy Thursday!

I'm pleased to report that I've not simply "managed" to exercise daily this week, but I've made a point to do so. Last night, my step-son and I went for that walk (so he know's the mile-route, and so I could get it done); good times. I know the shiney will wear off of being helpful and interested, etc, but I'm going to enjoy it as it happens right now.

I found out that the grocery store I shop at not only has a website, but a meal planner/shopping list and calendar function. Next week will be pretty brutal (10.5-11 hour days at work while my partner is out), so I wanted to be particularly diligent about making things ahead of time.

Most ladies delicately refer to their cycle as that "time of the month", or TOM. Having gained 3 pounds in water weight since Sunday (because it's not anything else, this week, for sure), I'm going back to the old fashioned epithet "Eve's Curse." I mean, c'mon, everybody should eat apples, right?

My thoughts are with you all, mothers, workers, daily travelers, procrastinators and newcomers. Have a good day!

lstpaul

As a lot of you know from other posts, but I have to tell you Forties gals in person:
I DID IT!!! I JOINED THE FITNESS CENTER!!!!! And guess what? ALL OF THE MACHINES HOLD MY WEIGHT!!! They wouldn't have 82 pounds ago, but they do now! I am so happy! Going tomorrow for a free fitness evaluation. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Life is good. :happy: I'm exhausted, but life is indeed good. :happy:

GOOD FOR YOU! It took me awhile, but I love going to the Y now .. it's as much a social event in my day as it is good exercise. :drinker:

timbotina

Good morning everyone....was up early (5am) on my day off.....couldn't sleeep....so up and about early this am......Getting stuff ready for tomorrows yard sale......again good exercise fighting my 3yr old off the toys she doesn't play with anymore.....Well I hope everyone has a wonderful day....finally sunny here after what seems like a week of rain!!! Good luck with exercise today, and drink more water!!!!:happy:

lstpaul

I'm pleased to report that I've not simply "managed" to exercise daily this week, but I've made a point to do so. Last night, my step-son and I went for that walk (so he know's the mile-route, and so I could get it done); good times. I know the shiney will wear off of being helpful and interested, etc, but I'm going to enjoy it as it happens right now.

Great job on the exercise, and getting your step-son to go with you! I always count it as a minor victory when I get my teenage daughter to exercise with me - even if we aren't really communicating - at least we are spending time together doing something good.

lstpaul

I had a deep thought about my profile picture habits ... I put a picture of me for my profile pic when I'm feeling good about my weightloss efforts and put other pictures when I'm not ... then I got to thinking about why I do that - and I think it's because I don't want to 'face myself' when I'm not staying on track... hmmm - that's deep.

question for you guys - about 3-4 weeks ago I started having right shoulder pain - not a lot, just kind of dull almost 'pinched nerve-like'. Shortly after that an ugly bruise about the size of a baseball appeared on my right arm - I didn't remember running into anything - but had been gardening and carrying pots and boxes - so thought I might have done something and just forgot. Well the bruise is gone but the shoulder pain is still there, and now there is a very hard lump the size of a small marble where the bruise was and sometimes my whole arm feels a little numb. After doing a little googling and self-diagnosis - I think I probably have a partial bicep tear caused by the shoulder injury putting strain on my bicep. It sounds like they rarely do surgery unless you are an athlete or you have severe loss of movement. I can still do everything, just with a little pain. So I guess I'm going to wait a few more weeks and see if it goes away with icing it, ibuprofen, and trying to not 'overuse' it. Have any of you experienced anything like this? have any ideas? If it doesn't go away or gets worse I suppose I should see a doctor - just hate to if they are just going to say I need to rest it.

Solandra

lstpaul - If massage therapists are licensed in your state, you might go see one who has training in Sports Medicine. S/He would be able to help with the pain management and by increasing the circulation and working the muscle fibers you may experience more relief than with just heat/cold therapy and ibuprophen alone.

As a formerly licensed massage therapist, if you were on my table, after hearing your experience and making sure the knot was, indeed, muscular, I would recommend massage and then contrast therapy - that's a cold pack for 10 minutes, heat for 20, and then cold for another 10, always ending with cold.

Stretching is good for it, too - I'm most concerned with the nerve symptoms you've described. Nerve entrapment can be tricky, so seeing a professional (doctor, LMT, chiropractor, physical therapist) is a very good idea.

lstpaul

Solandra - Thanks for all that great advice! I came to the right place! I'll try your suggestions, and will look into a massage therapist in Sports Medicine and/or going to a Sports Medicine doctor - especially if the numbness in my arm continues. Thanks!

Momma2four

lstpaul, what an eye opener about the profile pic. This is all part of this journey trying to figure out every aspect, not just the eating and the exercising, but the emotional part of it all. I think you should keep your profile pic up!!!

Solandra, yay on that stepson of yours I think it is pretty amazing that he is so open and willing to be helpful.

Blue, I love hearing about your accomplishments you are doing so well. You are always there to help everyone else and you make us laugh. We want to be here for you on your journey as well. I think that it is really wonderful that you are not letting any obstacles hold you back. You keep going getting stronger and doing more. Pat your self on the back today and know that I am doing the happy dance for you:laugh:

timbotina, hope the yard sale goes well. I can so relate to children who believe they need to keep something they have not even touched in 6 months.

Just wanted to let everyone know, so that my good buddies would not become alarmed when mfp started letting them know that I have not been around and suggesting encouragement may be needed for me. I am leaving Sunday-Saturday to church camp. No computers so no momma for all those days. When I return on saturday I have to get my 13 yo ready for Tech Trek and we will be driving her to that on Sunday(fathers day) So I will pop in tomorrow but I am going to be busy making meals for my hubby to eat all week. I know he is grown and can make his own meals but I have kinda spoiled him over the years and so I personally like to do this for him. He always says "you don't have to do this" but you can tell he is happy that I am. His sister gets annoyed with him because I do so much for him. He went out to eat with her to a buffet and she very snottily asked, if he would be able to get his plate since I was not there. My smarty husband says "Oh, I thought that was why you came" She did not find that funny. Besides I do NOT make his plate for him at a buffet . He also does a lot for me , like give me pedicures, although he has said that if anyone finds out he is quitting so please don't tell him I told you or I will get calloused heels:laugh: )

lstpaul

I think you are right Momma2four, I need to keep my profile pic up to 'face myself' every day - at least for awhile. p.s. I love that picture you have up now ... still can't believe it's your son and no special effects - how incredibly special. We will miss you (glad you told us you would be gone though so we don't get worried). I think it's wonderful how much you and your husband do for each other, I think you have been a good influence on me because I've been trying to find ways to be less critical and more appreciative of my hubby lately. :flowerforyou:

Momma2four

Thanks I love that picture too. I tried to print it once but it was taken on a cell phone and it just does not come out that great. I guess if I knew how to use a computer I could make it work. It tries to take up a whole 8x11 sheet of paper.

llowry

As a lot of you know from other posts, but I have to tell you Forties gals in person:
I DID IT!!! I JOINED THE FITNESS CENTER!!!!! And guess what? ALL OF THE MACHINES HOLD MY WEIGHT!!! They wouldn't have 82 pounds ago, but they do now! I am so happy! Going tomorrow for a free fitness evaluation. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Life is good. :happy: I'm exhausted, but life is indeed good. :happy:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Bluenote I am sooo happy for you !!! YIPPEEEE!

selbyhutch

Pfft... is seems I suck at reading comprehension. I'm supposed to rest a day between each challenge! I went to do them tonight & realized I was on week 2. Soooo... I skipped tonight & will do w1d3 again tomorrow & Sunday... then officially start week 2 on Monday. Silly me! :blushing: I guess I was just a little excited about them!

selbyhutch

Oh & ACK... I burned 666 calories today!

bluenote

Oh & ACK... I burned 666 calories today!

:devil: Hurry and eat some "deviled eggs" so you can walk another five minutes to change the score! :devil: :laugh: :laugh:

bluenote

Went for my fitness evaluation today. The diagnosis? I am out of shape! :laugh: Big time! :laugh: Hell, I knew that before going in there. It will be interesting to see how & when I will improve my scores. Gotta start somewhere! :drinker:

snowflakes

Hi ladies,

Had a great day out picking up my son from Engineering State. The banquet was a buffet and I was so proud of mysealf only taking veggies and salad with the turkey breast. No mashed potatoes, roll, and only a bite of cake, but.... by three hours later I was starving and we had a ways yet to travel, with no towns big enough to have stores, my son had a package of M&M's, devoured them, my husbands secretary gave him mint chocolates that melted a bit and was like fudge heaven until later. Yuck, I feel gross from all the sweet. One extreme to the other. It didn't even occur to me to pack a few snacks. Still learning.

bluenote I need your brain. I am always a day late and dollar short when it comes to good comebacks. Oh how I enjoy you! Thanks for keeping me smiling.

ColoradoGirl

good morning ladies.. today is yet another busy day in colorado. I did not exercise yesterday and because I lost some weight my calories are lower again. However, I did just get in over 1200 calories and was a good girl yesterday. I did not drink quite enough water but, I am hoping to day will go better.

This past week I lost 1.5 lbs. I am 2lbs away from 50. i can't wait!

My goals for today are
drink 100oz of water
70 situps
finish week 6 day 3 of c25k
stay within my calories
AND not to let people put too many requests on me. I am terrible and trying to do everything for everyone and leaving myself last in line. Today, i am going to take care of me first! I have a couple of BIG clients today so, today will at least be a profitable one. So, I will check back in when I get the chance.

Like mama we are leaving for our annual family camping trip with like 30 people next Friday. That means I have 1 week to get the rest of my stuff done around here, take care of the family, take care of the clients that can not come in while I am gone, get ready for camping and well you ladies know.. Take care of EVERYTHING else. So, if I am not here much between now and Monday June 21st, you will know why. I am not falling off the wagon!

Well... I better get going.. got to get my workout in before I go to work
TTyL

Solandra

Yesterday was an "off" day, more from circumstances than intent, but I've been dramatically under my calories all week, and I was very tired at the end of the work day. One day over the calories by less than 100 with no exercise isn't the worst thing that could happen. Back to it today; my husband is taking the stepson with him to a boy scout camp photo shoot tonight, so I will have the evening to myself.

Last night we had dinner out with friends, and my friend M, in talking to my stepson, referred to me as his mom. That's been a 400 pound gorilla in the corner for us; I don't expect him to call me mom, don't expect anything other than cooperation and the respect due to an adult member of the household (anything over and above that, including friendship, is a very welcome bonus, but he's been through a lot). Nothing was said, but it's out there, now.

It takes a lot of energy, being hopeful and cautious, yet confident and friendly, and keeping under wraps a fair amount of anger and outrage over how his life has gone so far and how his mother dealt with him. He's been hurt so badly, and he's only been in my care for a little more than a week - patience is a virtue, and I'm not feeling terribly virtuous right now. I just want to heal him, right now thank-you-very-much.

Any way, today is back on the wagon, and we shall see what happens as the day unfolds!

Maite Zaitut!

Momma2four

good morning ladies.. today is yet another busy day in colorado. I did not exercise yesterday and because I lost some weight my calories are lower again. However, I did just get in over 1200 calories and was a good girl yesterday. I did not drink quite enough water but, I am hoping to day will go better.

This past week I lost 1.5 lbs. I am 2lbs away from 50. i can't wait!

My goals for today are
drink 100oz of water
70 situps
finish week 6 day 3 of c25k
stay within my calories
AND not to let people put too many requests on me. I am terrible and trying to do everything for everyone and leaving myself last in line. Today, i am going to take care of me first! I have a couple of BIG clients today so, today will at least be a profitable one. So, I will check back in when I get the chance.

Like mama we are leaving for our annual family camping trip with like 30 people next Friday. That means I have 1 week to get the rest of my stuff done around here, take care of the family, take care of the clients that can not come in while I am gone, get ready for camping and well you ladies know.. Take care of EVERYTHING else. So, if I am not here much between now and Monday June 21st, you will know why. I am not falling off the wagon!

Well... I better get going.. got to get my workout in before I go to work
TTyL

That means I won't see you for 2 weeks?:sad: :brokenheart:

Momma2four

Yesterday was an "off" day, more from circumstances than intent, but I've been dramatically under my calories all week, and I was very tired at the end of the work day. One day over the calories by less than 100 with no exercise isn't the worst thing that could happen. Back to it today; my husband is taking the stepson with him to a boy scout camp photo shoot tonight, so I will have the evening to myself.

Last night we had dinner out with friends, and my friend M, in talking to my stepson, referred to me as his mom. That's been a 400 pound gorilla in the corner for us; I don't expect him to call me mom, don't expect anything other than cooperation and the respect due to an adult member of the household (anything over and above that, including friendship, is a very welcome bonus, but he's been through a lot). Nothing was said, but it's out there, now.

It takes a lot of energy, being hopeful and cautious, yet confident and friendly, and keeping under wraps a fair amount of anger and outrage over how his life has gone so far and how his mother dealt with him. He's been hurt so badly, and he's only been in my care for a little more than a week - patience is a virtue, and I'm not feeling terribly virtuous right now. I just want to heal him, right now thank-you-very-much.

Any way, today is back on the wagon, and we shall see what happens as the day unfolds!

Maite Zaitut!

this all seems very wise. I think you are taking on a huge responsibility and I feel very proud of you as well as in awe of your attitude towards this young man who has entered your life and home. :flowerforyou:

ColoradoGirl

mama I will still check in when I can. I am just crazy busy and think I should be exercising when I get the chance instead of sitting in front of the computer.

Plus I don't think I will have access to the internet where we are going next weekend. We can still stay in touch as much as possible! I will be thinking of you!

Heck I will be thinking of ALL of you!!!