OMG Ladies ~ FIT - Fiber, Increase Metabolism & Treat Ourselves Kindly - 2016 Challenges
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Good morning! Patti, what a bizarre mess of a 4th quarter. Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory due to bad blood. Pathetic. 200 is a lot of invites!
We got a couple of inches of snow overnight - beautiful. Patti, wish I could take your winter in trade for my summer!
MaryLynn, you are a marvel!
Lisa, sounds like you did OK, given the stop at Wendy's. That is a tasty sandwich. When faced with a fast-food sandwich, I try to eat all the meat, lose half the bun.
Made the right call last night. Definitely feeling improved this morning. I ate too many Wasa Light crackers but they helped. And cheese too but the overage wasn't terrible. Hoping I will feel up to more protein today - been relying on yogurt & protein shakes for several days. Think eggs might work, or broth with a can of chicken. We shall see. I miss veggies but should be ready to start back in them very soon too.
Going to stay in again here and let my body bounce back. Later!0 -
Mornin' y'all! After our snow yesterday, it's a bright, beautiful COLD day in OKC. High temp will only be about 33 today! Brrrrr!!!
We have OU women's basketball this afternoon, but other than that, I'll be in the house. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill yesterday and need to get more treadmill time today. Off to make some oatmeal for breakfast. I'll chat with y'all later.0 -
Good morning ladies and welcome to Sunday. What a great, chatty, devoted and interesting group we have! I could not be more pleased. I love reading about all your lives.
Janet- I am so glad you stayed home last night. You have next weekend to look forward to and enjoy fully. I know it is difficult to feed your body for the fuel it needs when you have gastric issues. So very glad you are feeling better this morning.
Patti- You sound like Glenn when he is upset with his team plays poorly. This year our Alabama Crimson Tide did so well, I didn't have to deal with it. Tomorrow they play in the dessert against Clemson. It will be a late night for him with having to get up at 4a on Tuesday. I am going to Tammy's condo Tuesday afternoon for our birthday celebrations. Unfortunately, we are having our coldest temps, with wind chill factors showing 26. We are going to do some shopping, dinner and maybe even a movie. I'm spending the night and all day Wednesday. I always think of our visit there when you were down. Hard to believe that is going on five years ago.
Diane- Do you have a fitness tracker? The fitbit and garmin and several others can be linked to MFP. I've got to see what is going on with mine, as in Garmin Connect it shows me eating 2300 calories yesterday and I actually ate 1083. LOL. I did get over 10k steps yesterday by getting up from my desk every hour and walking 10 minutes inside the house!! LOL.
Suzi- I have an aging Brutus, he turned 13 this month. He go through spells, but cold weather is his friend. He suffers terribly for allergies through the spring and summer and has to be on prednisolone pills. I can see he has cataracts on his eyes, he can't see the food I toss to him as well either. Plus, it's been over a year or two since he has been able to jump up into the car. I took he, and Millie, to the groomer's on Friday, so they are both too cute. One a poodle, Brutus, and the other, Ms Millie, is a short Yorkie. I love them so.
Marylynn- I am going to look at my reports today, glad you mentioned that, and see what my trends are.
Myra- Great to see you here, always. Yes, we are a chatty lot. LOL. Can you do any chair exercise for your upper body while benched, no pun intended, for the hips? It is a real popular concept right now.
Lisa- Fast food happens, and so does beer! My husband, Glenn, and I love the craft beers. We enjoy visiting pubs around the area and when traveling. Next month we have a weekend excursion with two other couples over in Destin, Florida. We are going to a brewery not far from there. Luckily, I hardly ever finish one beer, Glenn does it for me. I like Janet's idea of leaving off half the bun.
I also have a fun time coming up next weekend. On Sunday, one of the local Blues clubs has a benefit with three blues bands playing, starting at 2p. Two others couples, plus my single friend Bronda, are all meeting Glenn and I there. This place has amazing bands from New Orleans and around the area. I like that it is mid afternoon for us old folks. LOL. We had a wonderful evening. Just Glenn and I, a nice dinner and two good movies, all alone. Those that know me, know that it is the very first weekend in months that I have not had any grandchildren. But I must admit, I miss Isabella terribly. LOL
My week in review is awesome. I completed the 30 Minute Burn dvd four times, clock over 9k steps two of the three days I've had the Garmin, tracked every bit and stayed within my calorie intacke, actually a little below. I could not accomplish this without all the feedback and encouragement I receive from this forum/board. Thank you so very much!!
Karla
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Suzi…. yikes, the sound of your ankle injuries makes me feel less sorry for myself with my stupid hip
please let us know how Laci is doing…. i remember making our dog Hooch dog food in a desperate attempt…. after explaining all the ingredients, I double dog dared my adult son to try some, and he LIKED it….. LOL
MaryLynn, thanks for the encouragement. I dislike logging “ALL” and facing up to my choices in print, haha. I live in flatlands of NC, so hiking sounds tempting, but not nearby. bicycling helped my mental health somewhat…. i hope to start either that or jogging SOON. time will tell.
Patti - I feel your pain on that football game loss. I plan to sorta watch today’s game…. as i sort threw piles of papers i’ve been squirreling away in bags in my closet. I think i’d be folding invites to random games on TV as well
Being in Raleigh, though… i’m going for the PANTHERS all the way!
Diane - good morning to you too! I used to be a faithful church attender…. then I married an agnostic. I miss the singing the most!
Lisa - I agree with others…. you did OK…. just don’t be like me and let it lead to two weeks of eating junk with abandon! haha
Janet - good job taking care of yourself and KEEP IT UP! my exercise buddy has had a thyroidectomy (many moons ago) and has hashimoto’s. I’m so sorry for everyone who has to deal with that. Seshu and I have “been together” for 5 years now, and i always feel guilty telling her how much I can get away with eating
I have my father to thank for a high metabolism, but as of my mid-40’s i find i’m losing it.
speaking of self-care…. the “be kind to yourself” is certainly going to be the hardest part of this whole adventure for me, personally. i’m not good at it, but i’m determined to work on it. (whether my psych meds are “working” or not.) if for nothing else, to be a good example to my little girls.
so glad i’ve stumbled upon you ladies. and to think…. it was only because a different thread i participate in was put under “challenges” instead of the usual “motivation and support” this month!!!
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Hi Girls-
It takes longer for us all to stay up to date on the happens of our little/ larger group- but I love it.
Janet- glad you stayed in to kick the bug- you didn't need to pick up any additional germs.
Suzi- so sorry about Laci- I fear that every day with my babies, Jasper and Griffin. Hugs
Patti- you always make me chuckle with your love of football and have Janet right there with you.
Karla- Thank you for posting all the great info- I have to dig into my numbers today and you have all inspired me.
Judy- It's good to see you stopping by daily- you will go this.
Diane- there is so much on this site and it's free- I love it and so glad you're back. What is your retirement date and how is the Class A.
Lisa- you sound like you're super active- are you at goal for weight and maintaining? Thanks for the Nia Shanks name. I'll check it out
Myra- is hiking your exercise of choice?
Bert- if you're checking in hope you are behaving yourself.
Paula- thinking of you often
We had a busy day yesterday- went to see Star Wars- so great, camping show later in the day and then cracker barrel for dinner- not good food choices after breakfast but I'm moving on. I did walk before breakfast for 35 minutes, great pace but not enough water during the day. I did a detox water of cucs, mint, grapefruit and water for today and I'll exercise later - before dinner.
Need to run- need a belt for the vacuum cleaner- see you all later- enjoy the day.0 -
Good nearly afternoon ya'll. Woke up in the middle of the night and it was raining. Woke up this am late and it had snowed. See what happens when you stay up late and sleep in?
Janet, you know I would gladly give up all of my winter for all of your summer, if only it worked that way, lol. Glad to hear you are on the mend but sorry you got hit with that bug. Lay low so you can enjoy next weekend.
Karla, you really made me do some thinking today, was pretty sure it was less than 5 years ago I was down there, but then I started questioning my own memory. Whew, I'm ok, well reasonably so, I was there Sept 2012, so a little over 3 years ago but it does seem like just yesterday. I know you miss your Izzy but sometimes it is just nice to devote all your attention to your sweet Glenn. I know how much he loves you and appreciates the extra alone time he gets.
Myra, love that you found us by serendipity, means you were meant to be here and we are glad you are. Am enjoying getting to know you and hope we can help you be more kind to yourself.
Diane, just wanted to tell you again how glad I am that you are back. You seem to be more determined and self focused now. We are all headed for a successful year, I just feel it.
Going to do a little research to see if I can find a weight workout I can do at home. I like having a video to follow instead of just a piece of paper with names of exercises and reps, which I left at the cabin anyway, along with my TRX! Called Mom this am to make sure she wasn't out playing in the snow, lol! She was more into razzing me about the Bengals game. Of course, she didn't have much to say about the poor showing her Houston team had. She is an avid football fan. We call back and forth during the games a lot when she is watching them. Mostly she records them to watch when she gets up in the middle of the night.
Karla, had a thought last night. Wonder if we want to start a thread that is just for listing our weekly list of mini goals and/or weekly challenges. We could call it something like OMG roster and weekly goals/challenges. In the opening we can put a disclaimer: Please do not post on this thread. This is for documenting the stated mini goals and challenges for the members of the OMG Ladies~Fit Thread. We could easily update that as our mini goals and challenges change, plus have easy access to everyones' names. What do you think?
Patti
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Hello, I'm guessing it's ok for me to join in and follow this challenge. Hope it's not too late. I need to get back on track bum at an all time high for weight in my life. Have gained 14.5 pounds in the last year after losing 30+ the year before. Not good as my 50+ body slows down. I need support and motivation. My niece is my friend on fitness pal but that's about it. Wishing you all the best with healthy living and a great 2016!
GOAL: TRACK EVERY DAY NO MATTER WHAT. AS A START, exerci0 -
Micki, welcome to our group and it is never too late to join us. We have no rules, join in as much or as little as you like. We are all just like you. Looking for support, advice and friendship. We are all struggling in one way or another and it helps to know we are not alone. So glad you found us and hope you join in the chatter.
Just got the best phone call. My grandson's fiance called to tell me she had grossly miscalculated how many invites she needed. Her total was the head count, not the actual invites. Whew......she actually only needs 80. She realized this when she was addressing her save the date cards. She ordered 200 and only used 79. So glad she figured this out before I bought all the paper. Now I have an extra 120 envelopes, but they can always be used for cards. Just need to start making larger cards, lol.
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Researched high fiber foods and FLAX SEED is a great addition to anything you can think of... almost all fiber and very little carbs. Sprinkling away here!0
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i like flax seed too. "they" say that you need to grind it for our bodies to utilize it, but it oxidizes rapidly. so, freshly ground is the way to go. I went to a discount store and bought a spice/coffee grinder for cheap and use it only for grinding flax or chia seeds. Speaking of chia seeds.... I LOVE THEM! I typically eat them daily. i've used them as an egg substitute in baking, and i've even made a 'dessert' out of them (chia gel) i do not like putting them in my water bottle, as some people do. i just don't like that texture in my water! just my opinion0
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Micki.... welcome! there are several of us who have just recently joined. that reminds me.... welcome to Susie as well!0
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grrr, as soon as i post, i remember something i forgot.
Karla - Yes, i could work on upper body. I just haven't been consistent with it. i use the excuse... if it isn't going to help my mind, why bother? lame. i've always had a stronger lower body and i should use this opportunity to help correct that
Cindy - I like hiking, but I always think of hiking involving varied terrain. Raleigh, NC is not as flat as FL where i grew up, but it's pretty darn flat. I really enjoy running and cycling, but have to get my hip issue under control before i can resume. so, for now... it's walking. i could "try" swimming, but it seems i just can't get myself to a pool! the last time i tried swimming laps, it bothered my tailbone, but that was 5 years ago.
OK, i'm going to (hopefully) watch Green Bay win this game. I've logged the best i can since i joined this group. another full week of it and i'll be ready for the next OMG.
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Myra - your comment about living in flat terrain reminded me of a couple saying my BIL, a cotton farmer in west TX says about Lubbock. It's so flat you could stand on a tuna can in downtown Lubbock and see for 50 miles. Another: Lubbock, TX, where it's so flat you can watch your dog run away for two weeks. BAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Cracks me smooth up every time I think about him saying that.
I'm in pretty flat territory myself here in Central Oklahoma. OKC is kinda the dividing line between pretty flat western OK and much more hilly eastern OK. We have some good walking trails here in Midwest City where I live (OKC suburb), and some VERY nice ones in OKC, but most are paved. I tend to think of paved places as "walking" and unpaved as "hiking". Our lake house is just outside the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in south central OK (FKA Platt National Park) and there are quite a few hiking trails within the park as well as a 3-mile paved loop around a smaller lake.
Thank you all for your kind concern over my Laci. She ate a little this morning and has been acting as if she feels like a new woman since we got home from the basketball game. She has eaten anything I give her as long as it's people food and not dog food.....the little con artist. Gravy is a particular favorite, but since she's finished what little leftover there was, I guess I'll have to make her some more.
Dave and I are planning to make our return to spin class tomorrow morning after yoga...pray for me folks, this won't be pretty after 5 months!
Time for the Thunder game to start. I'll chat with you later!0 -
Patti - I forgot to add that I like the idea of a separate thread to keep track of goals, names, etc. if our other members agree, what about adding our locations to that list???0
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Patti and Suzi - I like the idea too, I have just been too busy this weekend to do it. Patti, if you want to go ahead and make it, feel free. I'm pooped and going to rest.
Karla0 -
Ok I have started another thread to go with this one. It is under challenges and is titled OMG MEMBERS SUPPLEMENTAL THREAD. Hope you all find it and bookmark it.
Vikki, don't know where you live so couldn't add that. If you want it added just let us know.
I have updated my mini goal to DO 30 MINUTES OF EXERCISE ON DAYS I DON'T GO TO THE GYM, ALLOW 1 DAY OF REST
If anyone wants to change their mini goal, state it is all caps and we can easily update the "goals board" to reflect it.
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Hello posters,
I am deleting your separate thread, but will post the content below. Creating multiple threads for a single challenge group is against the forum guidelines. At this point your group has gotten large enough that you should consider starting a group for the challenge.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/add
Thank you,
USMCMP
MyFitnessPal Moderator
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PLEASE DO NOT POST OR WRITE COMMENTS ON THIS THREAD. It is for the use of the OMG Ladies - FIT Board. It will be used to keep a running roster of our members names and their current mini goals. It can be updated by members of the OMG Ladies board to reflect changes in goals and challenges and to change the member list when needed.
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1/10/2016
This is the current list of members, where they live and their current mini goals
Karlalm58 - Karla - AL- No Excuses, eat less and move more
Luzingg - Patti - OH - Do 30 minutes of exercise on days I don't go to the gym, allow 1 day of rest
Jp_in_Ky - Janet - KY - Buy no snacks while out- eat nothing before 11a
Cindy619 - Cindy - MA - No S plan - no snacks, three meals only
JudyAnnsews - Judy - MI - Eat real food, mostly veggies and less of it
Smack59 - Suzi - OK - Track No Matter What
bertevans - Bert - IN - drink water, eat less
Eniads- Diane - MD - track everything I eat
LCUConley - Lisa - ON - Track No Matter What
68Myra - Myra - NC - log every Bite
Blessed Beyond- Vikki - workout 4 days a week, 4 days cardio, 3 days strength training
Xjsjaguar - Mary Lynn - Canada - Logging everything and Strength training 2x/week
Micki48 - Micki - Track everyday no matter what
Rjan91 - Ruthann
Paulacunin - Paula - OH0 -
I did 2miles with hand weights with Leslie today. So that is 4 days this week. Plan to get back to all my classes at the gym this week.
Suzi, you cracked me up with your BILs statements about Lubbock. I have never really enjoyed hiking but love walking, so guess I am a pavement kind of girl. Actually prefer bike riding to walking.
Patti0 -
Well looks like we cannot have 2 threads, it was a good idea while it lasted. Not sure there would be any benefit in starting another group. We will just have to update our goals within this thread as we go.0
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Okay, one week under my belt. Today was NOT pretty, but I think I tracked it all. I wasn't really motivated to do much today, and was hanging around the kitchen area too much. Over my calories, protein, fat and carbs . Too bad, because this morning's scale hop was looking VERY good ahead of tomorrow's official weekly weigh in.
Today was church, a quick trip to the grocery for a couple things I didn't get yesterday, back to church to go over the Vacation Bible School choices with the team, home for lunch, played around on the computer, went for a walk, watched football (boo hoo) and fixed dinner - skinny taste zucchini lasagne, which does take a while to put together but is at least two meals for us this week. Feel like I didn't accomplish anything productive.
Karla, yes I have a FitBit but haven't figured out how to link it yet. That's a challenge for next week.0 -
Suzi, I have relatives in the Tulsa area. That area is definitely in the flat part of OK! Spin class is HARD - I did one twice a week for about three months, and it kicked my behind!
Myra, I've never tried either chia or flax seeds. What kind of foods do you put them on?
Cindy, we are retiring January of next year, so counting down less than a year to go! We love the new RV. John has spent the last three weeks customizing the woodwork, and is working on putting in extra batteries and solar. We frequently camp "off the grid" so need the extra energy storage so we don't have to run the generator.0 -
Mikki - welcome!
Lisa, I'll look into Nia Shanks as well. You sound like you are VERY active. I struggle to get in my 30-45 minutes 5 days a week, with mostly gym time and mostly aerobics, though I know I need to do the strength work.
All for now - speaking of the gym, I need to go pack my gym bag with work clothes for tomorrow, and pack my breakfast and lunch for the office.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies.....I've been up for a while and think I'll lay back down. I'm having some trouble in the bathroom department. I hope it will get taken care of today.
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I have taken the advise of the MFP auditor that deleted Patti's post and started us our own group where we can have multiple threads. Please look for:
OMG - One Mini Goal- Challenges, Support and Recipes
I am going to attempt to send invites from it.
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HI Ladies-
Guess the MFP guru's monitor things- interesting......
Everyone is very busy and active- so great to see
I did a scale hop this AM- OMG not pretty but I' m not sure what I ate that added salty fingers to my morning.
Starting up a detox water and will drink that when I exercise tonight to Leslie.
With complete transparency it was a rough weekend on many fronts so I did overeat and all the wrong stuff. But today is a new day and a new opportunity for No S- I will do this today.
Need to run as the day is back to back meetings and I need to fix breakfast now.
Oh- Patti- which Leslie did you do that you used weights?
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Cindy, we posted at the same time. Please look under groups for our very group!!
I sent the invites, opened three boards, discussions, recipes and roster/goal listing.
PLEASE START POSTING ON THE NEW GROUP.
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Just click the link above, click join and then click all three stars to save to favorites. Easy, peasy0
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Happy Monday to all!
Suzie- thanks for the funnies from TX. those are great! that makes sense... paved=walking and unpaved= hiking. and... good luck with spinning class.... i just came from yoga and mentally feel SO much better!
Diane- most mornings i eat a "faux cereal" containing: chia seeds, almond meal, unsweetened coconut. and then i add different flavors: cinnamon, or PB2 or 100% cocoa, or sometimes nuts, if i know i can burn them off
my favorite thing to add them to is vanilla ice cream, but i'm trying to avoid that right now. I also think they are a great addition to greek yogurt! I've tried them in smoothies, but they stick to the side of my blender, so i don't do that. for a "dessert" i've combined just almond milk, coconut ( i LOVE coconut) and chia.... let it sit until the chia "gels", and sometimes add stevia if i want more of a sweet taste. I have also used them as an egg substitute in "gluten free baking" one tablespoon of chia with 3 tablespoons of water equals an egg, after it has time to gel. I'll grind the chia first if i don't want little black dots in whatever i'm baking.
Bert- thanks for checking in! I hope you continue to heal nicely and the other issue is solved ASAP!
Karla- oops... i'll look for your group later... i was commenting as i read posts memory issues here, lol
see you at the NEW group! thanks for setting it up!
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