WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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Hi Ladies. I lost 20 pounds last year but put it all back on over christmas. I've not joined a group before but I am hoping that you will all become my new best friends and help me stay focussed so that I do not fall off the wagon again this christmas!! I've just turned 50 and was devastated that I didn't achieved my '50 and fabulous' goal. My new goals do not have a 'deadline' but they are about becoming more active and social. I have started swimming and taIi chi classes and I'm trying to drag hubby out for evvening walks. I have 96 pounds to lose so it's going to be a long journey so I look forward to a long relationship with you all. Sarah/London UK0
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Pip love the dogs picture.
Cory Cute
Mary from Minnesota. WOW! Maybe I will get to be your first renter when you are ready to rent.
I am eating my salad at Culver's in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Half way there! Fortunately I do not like the flavor of the day. When it is turtle I do let myself have that treat. I did have to detour this trip so I went through the town of Leroy. In the fifty-odd times I have made this trip I have never been through Leroy. I can scratch it off my bucket list.
We used to make this trip growing up because I have relatives in the Twin Cities and my grandparents lived in Austin Minnesota. I also went to college in Minnesota. So I know this route in my sleep. It has gotten better over the years. Over the years we have stopped at almost every tourist attraction. The one we always make fun of to my husband's chagrin is when he wanted to stop and see the house that had a cannonball in it from the Civil War. Although He is a Civil War History Buff. This was before GPS. Although I am not sure this spot is even in a GPS. It was a ghost town. It was only an hour out of the way on a trip that is ten hours long with two small children. Enough said. LOL We did see it!
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Katla: thanks for the good thoughts!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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Whoa, ladies! Seven new pages of posts since I last had a chance to log in.
It's late here and I'll have to wait until tomorrow to read through everything.
But thanks for the moral support! I finished my half-marathon, and was last in my class.
But I was also second in my class (only two women aged 60-69) so I got a nice trophy for my trouble. 
Best of all, every time I woke up in the night (as I ususally do) my body kept telling me nice things about how happy it was with what I had done. It was as though my muscles were glowing with pleasure! Geez, it was encouraging. I feel I could get addicted to running half-marathons. And as addictions go, that ain't no bad thing...0 -
Mary - LOVE the house and the guest cabin! We have a guest annexe - what a boon! I love visitors, but I don't want them all over me!
Carol - I think we all have those days.
They pass, fortunately. I need something to look forward to, but that's me. 
But don't make your life full of "Yes - but". We only have one life and we don't know how short it is.
I'm a sucker for self help books :blushing: and one I am reading now is "Are you fully charged?" It's not telling me anything I don't already know, but I find it comforting to know I am on the right track. I had so much energy today I broke my PR on the elliptical. It's all about finding meaning in your life/job, having good, positive relationships and creating energy through a healthy lifestyle. Obvious really, but I went through most of my life doing the opposite. The energy you gain from putting those "simple" principles into practice is amazing. Why do we find it so difficult? Because we deny the truth that is staring us in the face. When I was denying the obvious the word "authentic" used to bring tears to my eyes and I had no idea how to live that life. I did a personal development course and I had a personal statement - "I am a courageously loving woman honestly accepting of myself and you. And I have peace of mind." That seemed about as far away as flying to the moon! I used to joke "I have pieces of mind!" Nowdays I am happy with myself and fulfilled in nearly every way. To be back writing is huge. My health gains have been a big part of that journey. Thank you ladies for supporting me. :flowerforyou:
Heather in the evening sun in Hampshire UK
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If you have podcast addict app on your phone, tablet, or desktop....look up the MAKEOVER MENTOR, DANNA DEMETRE.as of this year she is 62. But she is a wealth of good information about diet and exercise and living a SUSTAINABLY THIN LIFE in your "older" years.
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Danna also has a private website with her podcasts listed.
You can get private coaching for 15.99 a month...quit whenever. Her books are readily available on amazon i believe.
What makes her different? She does not profess expertise. She shares her personal walk for good health....she suffered some battles with weight. She is a registered nurse.
AND important to me she is an obedient child of God. Not professing to know everything, lots of good common sense.
As an example, there are habits that can help us BELIEVE we will succeed.
she encourages listening to HEALTHY SELF TALK....she sells some recordings, but you can definitely make your own recordings to change your thoughts.
I'll give you a few thoughts i enjoy. ..
I am what i THINK.
i am successful and i choose healthy food. ...i choose to eat lots of vegetables and fruit and it feels good to eat right. (I don't always believe this. )
I tell myself the TRUTH. I will not see my reflection in the mirror and see my flaws.
This is only the TIP of some of the things I've learned with her.
She encouraged me to use the fitbit and understand calories in versus calories out. This is considered calorie college.
For the start of the second week of June, i choose three things to concentrate on. ...
1. Water intake...recorded and controlled.
2. Keeping calories at 1200 per day and not allowing for more food because of exercise.
3. Making a strength training plan for 3 days a week....recording what i do and continuing my 30 minute daily stationary bike. Goodness, long post. But TRUE POWER AND SUCCESS COMES WITH ACCOUNTABILITY. i have officially shifted my accountabikity to all of YOU! !!!!!0 -
Danna demetre, author of SCALE DOWN.0
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I will aim to post often.0
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According to my fitness pal app....56 days logging in. ....WOW!
I WILL BE THIN THE REST OF MY LIFE.0 -
Happy Sunday to each and every one of you:-) Slept in and padded into the kitchen to make coffee...found a yellow rose on the coffee table. I get teary-eyed just thanking my husband. He goes out every Sunday early to buy a newspaper, and comes back with flowers for me. After 30 yrs of marriage you dont expect that. When he is up by himself, he must revisit his thoughts of last year when I was his caregiver. There were days when he could not operate the TV remote, or understand the computer, but other days when he could read, drive and be normal. It was difficult to change gears mentally, and still keep my teenager calm and not stressing out. I learned to get him thru the mini comas he would have from his amonia spikes he body went thru. I called the EMT's alot when he would be "not of his right mind" or when once when he fell on me, and couldn't get off me. Crazy times...0
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Its Sunday, time to play with chalk! Great visual aide
Becca by the beach w/ chalk.... 0 -
Hi lovely ladies.
It's been quite a while that I was on this thread, actually writing something. I lurk, however, when I have time. My presence should be a little more regular in the next couple of weeks, because I am taking some time off from work. Just puttering around the house, enjoying some R&R.
I did manage to take in two 10K walk races this spring. I decided that, notwithstanding my aching back, I want to continue the walking. No more Jazzersize though, because it was too hardcore for my spine. Other than that, my activities are focussed on yoga and bicycling. DH and I just bought better bicycles and we are out there enjoying that activity.
I also grabbed onto "mindfulness meditation" since March. I am still learning, but it has made a difference in my sleeping, which makes me very happy. Now I want to branch out to use the mindfulness approach to eating. Anyone else getting into this?
I have tried to catch up on everyone's posts and notice some wonderful new faces in addition to all my "old" MFP friends. Welcome newbies! You will love this group of caring ladies.
Till next time. Renny 0 -
@RebelRenny Nice to meetcha! Great with the walking and the two 10K's! I am a swimmer, and do laps on Tues/Thurs. I go into a meditative state when I swim, just not really thinking of anything, just feeling my body move. That is why I have a hard time counting my lengths....normally I just swim until I see my husband done with is exercising in the weightroom next door.0
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Welcome back, Renny! I have missed you. I think you've chosen well with yoga and cycling. They're my main exercise choices, too. It helps that I enjoy the time I spend doing them. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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Good afternoon beautiful ladies :flowerforyou:
I just skimmed the posts, it's a gorgeous day here in NC and I spend as much time outdoors as I possibly can
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Love all the pics!
Pip/Poop Love your fur babies !!!
Mary love your new home and guest cottage! It looks so beautiful there!
Heather I would be spending all of my time on your patio...just gorgeous!!! By the way, I just received my book yesterday, hope to get started on it this coming week!
The little chickies are so cute !!!
Cynthia I bet you look smashing in your new dress!
Alison Sending you hugs my friend! Being in nature always cheered me up, I hope you'll be able to just relax on your deck and enjoy the birds and let your cares go (at least for just a little while) .
Becca by the beach I think hubby knows he's very lucky to have you !
Kim in CA. Congrats on getting everything done early!!! now you can relax a bit before your trip!
My sweet little doggie is giving me a look, I'd best get her outside before she leaves me a present in house !
Have a wonderful evening everyone!!! Sending good wishes to all
Hugs,
DeeDee in gorgeous NC 0 -
Hi, I'm Janetr in Oklaoma City. This is my first time in the group. I'M 65 and had gastric bypass surgery almost 18 months ago. I lost #125, I now am determined to keep it off. I'm up 7 lbs from last weigh in at the bariatric surgeons office, up 12 from the lowest point. This is where it stops. I'm a yo-yo dieter. I'm sure I've lost 1500# in my lifetime. I've gotten back to water aerobics, but not making the three-four times a week that I planned. So short term goal is to loose 6 lbs by 7/20 and get to water aerobics at least three times a week. I'm definitely a sugar-holic so goal is to cut sweets completely. I look forward to getting to know y'all.
Janetr
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Hi
I am new to the group as well. I am Deb I am 54 years old. I love to walk or dance for my fitness. I usually use dvds like leslie sansone .my weight loss is going really slowly and this is my first time using MFP so i am hoping this accountability will help me to continue to lose.0 -
Welcome, Deb. My nutritionist suggested MFP as an easy way to keep my food diary so I'm giving it a try. I too am hoping the accountability will help. Hoping also to revisit my motivation for having the weight loss surgery in the first place. I have to realize I cannot return to the old eating habits and maintain the weight loss. Easier said than done. Lol.0
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Pip~ cool bike, I am guessing that pool behind it is for the furbabies to play in?
I am feeling a tad bit better, I sat on the deck and let the sun sink into ny face and bones and it felt good..
another bummer, I wear a favorite pair of heron earrings that are a heron in flight , small dangles and one broke off and can't be fixed.. and do you think I could find another pair on the internet ? no..
Oh well... made the DH a steak and taters , and he just finished a vanilla milk shake..
me I am sucking ice water down..0 -
grandmalle - yup, that's kirby's wooden bike, over 5k worth. and yup that is for the kids to play in. i'll tell you honestly. i was crying as i read your earlier post about you and your issues with your what you want to call husband. i am sorry and don't mean any disrespect but i would LOVE to talk to him, the conversation wouldn't be civil that's for sure. i look at my life with this man and reading about your issues reminds me of my first and second marriages. you feel so all alone and so down that doing something like writing on this is one of the only outlets you have. i wish you were closer so i could take you and bring you to my place. you only have one life and this is no dress rehearsal, this is it and it's a shame that you are living like this. i left my first husband and lost my family because of it. my mother disowned me for 12 years because of him. when i left him (was beating me up, could only take it for 3 yrs) i left with nothing. i stayed on a friends couch and i worked at a car wash and my boss gave me an advance so i could get a roof over my head. found stuff by the dumpsters to use as furniture until i slowly collected stuff.
you can make it, you will be ok, you have got to believe it. i am going to talk to my husband about giving you the measly 200 for your iPad and please don't think of it as charity. if i am able to, i WANT to. i will let you know0 -
Not a very good sun.went to the er,with this pain,good news no fractures.have scaiatica .On muscle relaxers and pain meds.
hugs
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Hope everyone had a nice weekend.
Here in Northeast Ohio the weather cooperated and we were able to be outside most of the weekend. Got in some nice trail walks with my husband who is being ever so supportive of my efforts as best he knows how.
Welcome to all the new posters. I am relatively new to this forum also and it the nicest and most supportive group of women! You've landed in a good place here!
Some of you are going through tough times (physically and emotionally) so I am sending best wishes and prayers your way for a better week ahead!
I so enjoy coming here and reading up on what everyone is doing!
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Pip... your heart is as big as Texas0
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I am home again. The line dance workshop was great fun....good time with my friends, a chance to stretch myself as a learner, an opportunity to learn from good dance instructors, and many chances to dance familiar dances with others. I stayed up later than usual (we danced until after 9PM) but still got up early enough this morning to walk over 10,000 steps before meeting my friends for breakfast and the drive home.Sondre, you asked about my exercise. I walk a lot---in the last five years I've gradually increased the length of time I walk my dogs each day. I attend three line dance classes a week and teach one of them. I read a great book, "Strong Women Stay Young" that gave me the necessary information to begin an at-home weight training program. We have an exercise bike in the living room and I ride it while watching TV...it's a recumbent bike, so I can knit and ride at the same time. I meet my friends for a walk rather than a meal. I seek every opportunity to be active.Mary from MN....congrats on your new house and trail nearby...you are truly blessed to have found it.Carey, I've never tried tai chi, but it has interested me....your weekend "jump start" program sounds like the perfect way to make it part of your life.
When I was at the dance workshop I opened my snack bag and found a sweet love note from my darling husband. When I got to the hotel and unpacked my suitcase, I found another sweet note. This morning he put the phone on "speaker" so I could talk to the dogs. Like many of you, I had to be married for awhile to a &%$#&$# before I met the wonderful man I'm married to now. Barbie from warm and beautiful NW Washington
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Made it to St. Louis. I am eating at the original Panera. It was orginally called the St. Louis Bread Company and still is in Missouri. I did opt for an apple over bread. NSV and no 99 cent treat either.
It was more adventuresome than I would have liked. I saw at least four dead deer along the road. Fortunately I did not drive when they are more of a problem. I also saw a bad accident between a pick up truck and RV. The pick up lost and the RV was on its side. I said a prayer as I past it.
I had a near miss with a pick up crossing in front of me on a limited access highway. If I had not swerved I would have hit his back end at 55 MPH. I did not break hard which I think helped me keep control. I just couldn't believe the pick up pulled out like that. It did get a resounding honk from me. Yes I am kissing the ground here. No I did stop to see the cannonball in the house either. MNMargaret
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Welcome to a friendly community of women who support and encourage each other in this journey to fitness, health, and weight loss.
If you set some goals and resolutions for May, how did you do?
What goals or resolutions have you set for June?
If you are new, we welcome you, if you have been with us for awhile, we're glad you decided to continue in June.
Please sign your post with your name (or an alias) and your location, so we can get to know each other better.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
Resolutions for May (with end of the month comments)
*walk at least 15,000 steps a day (every day but two, but kept the average higher)
*strength training twice a week (still floundering on this one but at least once a week)
*act the way I want to feel (this is what made my trip go so well)
*work in the yard 30 minutes three times a week (several days a week but not always 30 minutes)
*write the two letters I've been putting off for too long (finished and sent both of them and got replies)
June Resolutions
*walk at least 15,000 steps a day
*strength training twice a week
*don't take things personally
* figure out a good meatless low sodium stew recipe
Hi I'm new to the community. June Resolutions
strength training twice a week. This is so hard for me!
Get one hour of cardio five days a week
Record my food every day
Good luck to everyone on this forum
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Lesley – I knew even as a tired person that you were in Tasmania, what I did not know was the time difference!
Lisa – great job on holding the weight while traveling, it will be interesting to see why the sudden reconnection… I always find those things interesting…
Carey – 4 hours of TaiChi, any breaks? Do you do Tai Chi regularly, that sounds very hard to do for 4 hours straight!
The thought for the day is amazing!
Jazzsunday, elsabe3, Jantr, Deb – welcome
Alison – (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))
Mary – great new house, and a MFP guest house too!!!
Becca – you have a great hubby, maybe he could go give Alison’s DH a few lessons.
Renny – welcome back…. Sounds like your time away as been good.
Jane – take care!
Pip – Your heart is awesome.
Well, I was “all caught up” and suddenly a bunch of work showed up! The phone rang, drop-ins appeared (I am appointment only) and now there is a ton to get done this week. But I was so focused on the break – I did the bare minimum today – answered phones and the door and was nice, that’s that. I have enjoyed just puttering around… got my hair cut, the style I wear is a bob with bangs, but it had grown to below my shoulders… so got it a ton shorter – figure there will be some pictures at graduation. Maybe some good enough to post.
I am so impressed with the AirBnb I am going to stay at she emailed me menu choices for breakfast…. Yum!
One of the kids cooking camps I am doing this summer is candy – 4 half days of making candy with young teens. So I have been trying some new recipes as I really did not have enough tried and true. So found a recipe for peanut butter fudge.. sounded good, different from my chocolate fudge – so I gave it a try and instead of fudge I got peanut brittle! But the problem was I had put it in a 9x9 pan, ended up heating the pan in the microwave and digging out hunks of candy dumped the hunks on parchment to cool and am giving it away – the hair dresser, 2 neighbors, and tomorrow a friend will get the balance. I have found another one to try – but does anyone have a peanut butter fudge recipe they love? I will have 3 groups of kids, and it is fun to have them each make the same thing but different variations, we taste discuss and share.. So I have chocolate, looking for peanut butter, and need a 3rd kind… maybe maple? Or…. Who is our chocolate dipper? Sondre? A suggestion?
June goals:
Walk every day 180 miles for the month (in May I did 175… thought maybe a higher goal would be good)
NEW – 1 plank every day – and log them here - 6
Log everyday
Eat slower
do 2 fun things every week - week 1 – no traditional fun – but working hard to get all embroidery jobs done, clean up clutter inside and out, so that my doggy sitter will not have that to deal with, and the house will look nice when I get home.
Kim from N. California
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Today's joke:
During a bank heist the Chief told the Sgt. to cover all exits so the robbers could not get away.
Later the Sgt. reports to the chief.
"Sorry sir but they got away."
The chief very disappointed says, "I told you to cover all Exits!"
"I did" replied the Sgt. "but they got away through the Entrance."
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no workout at the gym today:
kinda did a workout. with doing laundry, going up/down the stairs, changing the sheets to the bed, throwing the ball with yogi outside, putting stuff away and pulling out some weeds in back, that could be considered a workout but i didn't put on my hrm so it didn't count.
the weather is supposed to be awesome all next week so i will probably end up riding to work and home unless kirby needs me home quicker to let the kids out, then next weekend, the 5k run to see if i can defend my 1st place finish of last year :0)0
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