WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013
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Just checking in quickly to say that I did get to the pool, I did eat my leafy green stuff, and I am having a great Tuesday! :laugh:0
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Hi friends. This will be short and sweet; DH and I are going out for a quick bite to eat, buy some fireworks and then need to pick up DD#2 from work. Weigh in day was disappointing; I am back to where I was 2 weeks ago; last week I gained a little, but now I’m back to where I was. I should be happy that I didn’t gain, but I have exercised a ton this week and have been under all week. Oh well, maybe it will show up next time.
Renny: happy birthday!!!
Michele: wow I guess I didn’t realize Bryan said you shouldn’t come to the wedding! Your heart must be hurting. Hugs!!!!!
M: our builder never got around to submitting his bid, so the insurance company just closed the claim. The new contractor was over at 7 this morning!
LinC: Nice to see you again!
4dogmom: haven’t seen you in a while either! Welcome back!
Katla: hope you feel better soon!
OK that’s all from here. Take care everyone. More tomorrow. Meg from Omaha0 -
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I want to see if I can do this. Thanks to Jodios for instructions...Now to see if I can follow them correctly.
We just had some pictures taken in June.
I see the code, but not the picture so I must have missed something.:embarassed:0 -
Trying again.
I think I got it.
But...wow...it's almost life-sized! There must be a way to make pictures smaller, right?0 -
Hello Ladies,
This is my first post here, but I've been on MFP since August. I'd like to apologize in advance that I may not be able to keep up with all the posts here, that's what's stopped me from joining in in the past, but I'm giving it a go! I love the way this group is so supportive and I really appreciate the camaraderie of women our age.
My long term goal is a healthy life style with a side effect of losing weight and keeping it off for good. My short term goals for this month are getting to the gym more (it's not my favorite thing) and having an updated assessment with the trainer there and I have to make an appt with the dentist but I keep putting it off. :huh:
Kat from Maryland0 -
My name is Sharon, from Illinois
I know I posted goals for June but not sure where I posted them.
I came up short 1 pound of my June Goals, I wanted to lose 14 pounds and only lost 13.
My July Goal is to remain under my daily calorie intake but to make smarter choices by pushing the fruits and veggies
I want to lose another 10 # in July, it would put me in onderland and I can hardly wait since I forgot so long ago what that was like
I also want to increase my exercise level0 -
4dogmom - now that you've said what happened to get you to the bottom, circular file it!
That's been my problem before, spending too much time looking backwards and obsessing about what I did wrong. This time around I'm going to try and keep looking ahead, but not too far. Maybe 5 to 10 feet ahead on the path and remind myself that baby steps will still get me there instead of looking at the big picture and giving up. Enjoy the day! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Just checking in to say a quick hello and to welcome all the new people here!
Hope everyone has a great 4th! My dogs DO NOT enjoy that night...
Critter Sue0 -
Hello Ladies,
This is my first post here, but I've been on MFP since August. I'd like to apologize in advance that I may not be able to keep up with all the posts here, that's what's stopped me from joining in in the past, but I'm giving it a go! I love the way this group is so supportive and I really appreciate the camaraderie of women our age.
My long term goal is a healthy life style with a side effect of losing weight and keeping it off for good. My short term goals for this month are getting to the gym more (it's not my favorite thing) and having an updated assessment with the trainer there and I have to make an appt with the dentist but I keep putting it off. :huh:
Kat from Maryland
:flowerforyou: Kat, welcome...don't worry about keeping up with all the posts....read what you can, respond however you want to, share what you know about you lost all those pounds...we are so happy to have you in our community.....I made a goal a couple of months ago about making a dreaded doctor's appointment and it worked
:flowerforyou: Eileen, that is an awesome picture and it's even better because it's large enough to see :bigsmile:
Barbie from NW Washington
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Hi, ladies,
Eileen....great pic!!!
Just came on to read posts and say a quick goodnight..........been a very long day---don't know if I'll be doing that Tues. 6am stretch class again; I'm really dragging. Did get to the movie.....The Heat........very funny in places but a lot of "language" most of which starts with f. Tai chi and yoga this evening. I'm way low on calories for me but too tired to care. Maybe I'll have another yogurt before bed.
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic---heavy rain off and on all day0 -
:flowerforyou: thanks for the birthday wishes all my Vitamin F friends.
:bigsmile: a bit of drama going on in the family, but nothing us strong ones can't handle. Bring it on and life goes on, drama or no drama!
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC (where it is lovely weather this time of summer)0 -
:flowerforyou: thanks for the birthday wishes all my Vitamin F friends.
:bigsmile: a bit of drama going on in the family, but nothing us strong ones can't handle. Bring it on and life goes on, drama or no drama!
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC (where it is lovely weather this time of summer)
Happy Birthday, Renny. I hope it was a good day. Stay strong.0 -
Hello ladies
I have been reading your sweet and loving messages this evening and am moved by your kindness and dedication.
This is my first time posting.
I just got back from a paddling trip in the Grand Canyon. It was great fun until the temperature got in to the 120's. I hiked out of the Bright Angel trail on Sunday to hear about those brave firefighters. I am so sad for their families, words can not describe.
I have been on MFP for a few months but have not really been too serious about it. I am about 25 pounds overweight .
While I was in the Grand Canyon last week, one of my paddle mates actually asked me if I had ever been to a gym.
Brutal...
I was the only overweight person out of the 29 people and frankly I was embarrassed.
So, as I wait for my divorce to be final, I think it is time to get serious.
You ladies seem to have a good thing going in helping each other, can I join your conversation ?
Best to you all and keep up the good work!!!
BW in California0 -
Been focusing on a July challenge and lost track of this thread! Glad to be back.
Goals for July: Lose 8 lbs. keep increasing until at least 10,00 steps.
Try to keep calories around 1200 and exercise at least 20-30 minutes 5 days a week.
Off to a good start, hope to keep it up, have lost 4 pounds since 6/29 hope to be around 160 for my birthday on the 18th!
Happy July everyone!0 -
Brandonwiggin :flowerforyou: Welcome to our group. I love the Grand Canyon, one of our favorite places to visit. We have been there 3 times. Our daughter had the privilege of working there for an entire summer through 'Christian Ministry in the National Parks'. Her and her boyfriend got to preach and lead the music 3 times a week on the south rim. At least I think it was the south rim. We never ventured down in the canyon. All of were and still are to overweight and out of shape to take that trek.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
BW in California - :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: so glad you're here where every person is incredibly supportive. I've been here but a short time, don't know a lot of the names, etc. yet. Still, I come here to read everyone's posts (although I haven't been able to catch all of them) and they are all so inspiring. These ladies are great, you will find affirmation and support whenever you need it. I remember going through divorce - it was so painful and I often felt isolated. Reach out whenever you need to. You can made it through. You will not just survive, but flourish. ~ janie in the Pacific NW0
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morning ladies,
just stoppin in to say Howdee!!
well I think ive gained about a lb and a half:grumble: think it is the sodium. I will not stress over it though, im just gonna keep truckin along..
i got up at 4:15 a.m. and instead of the gym im going for a walk, then I will be mowing the lawn, I go into work today at noon..
Welcome to the newbies, you will find love and comfort here. and I to have been through a divorce,It is never easy,but you take things one day at a time,and you get through it, I got divorced ,Jan 96 and married the love of my life the following september. and we have been married 16 yrs.
It does get better..
Renny so glad you got the job~ whooo hoooo
I am hoping everyone here in the states has a wonderful 4th of july weekend.0 -
GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!!!
Sorry to shout but - you know how sometimes you just wake up and you are in the BEST mood? Well, that's how I'm feeling this morning. As I've mentioned, my 20-yo DD comes home tonight and I am just so excited that I can hardly stand it. I've seen her several times this year but always for just a day or so and one or both of us was staying in a hotel. Having her home - sleeping in her own bed, sitting in her place at the kitchen table and just generally getting to spend time really catching up with what's going on in her life? As they say in the commercial.... Priceless!
I'm trying to get an early start on my day at work so that I can cut out early. Hugs to all who need them, welcome to all of the new posters and I hope everyone has a terrific day! (and happy Independence Day if I don't get back here before then)0 -
GOOD EARLY MORNING !
I AM FROM CAMBRIDGE ONTARIO CANADA
JUST TURNED 50! WS A WW LEADER AND AFTER MY ATHER PSSED AWY I SLOWLY GAINED BCK THE 30 ILOST.
JULY GO AL IS TO GET BACK ON TRACK
LOGGING FOOD HONESTLY
DRINKING LESS ALCOHOL
LOSE 5 POUNDS
CONTINUE TO RUN AND BIKE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK
DOING MY JILLIAN AB AND 30 DAY SHRED EVERY MORNING BEFORE WORK
EAT HEALTHY CHOICES 1200 CALS A DAY HEALTHY CHOICES
GOOOD LUCK AND HEALTHY JULY TO ALL
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Good morning everyone!
Woops
- this morning woke up with groin strain.:noway: Didn't have it when I went to bed so I thought I might have been lying awkwardly. Tried to move and everything went into spasm! Ow! Ow! Ow!
I could have pulled something at yoga yesterday, but it's odd that I didn't have any trouble yesterday. I have had a similar thing before, about 8 years ago and it took about a year to heal.:ohwell: It seemed to get a bit better after breakfast so I gingerly tried the rowing machine. Not brilliant, but managed. Went on the elliptical and found as I warmed up that was OK. Then tried the recumbent bike - :noway: - Ow! So I went back on the elliptical and did my best time ever! Finished with some stretches so we will see. It feels OK at the moment, but I am just lying on the bed, full of Ibuprofen.
Here's s hoping it is just a temporary blip. Boy did it hurt - I was really sweating.
Welcome to the new people. Wow, that is some weight loss! Congratulations:flowerforyou:
Hope to get a bit of shopping for DS' s visit on Friday, if my leg holds out. I'm going to do prawn and lime kebabs from skinny taste for starters and chicken in black bean sauce for mains with an oriental salad and rice. I have already nailed the brownies for dessert, just need to make chocolate sauce! ! !:laugh: For DGS I have frozen a portion of my ragu. He loves pasta and sauce. The adults are out for lunch on Saturday, so I only have to provide early snack supper before they head off back to London.
I am so hoping my leg improves, as if I can't exercise I can't eat! :noway: I first started exercising simply because I wanted to eat.:laugh: The health benefits actually came as a surprise! I love my food. I am currently eating 1650 a day or a bit more if I have done strength training. And it's all delicious! Still losing about 1 lb per fortnight.
Love to all. I so love reading all your goings on, sad, mad, good and bad. :devil: :bigsmile:
Heather in cloudy, dull Hampshire UK0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Heather I want to come visit you and have a taste of all the delicious food you make....yum!!!! Sure hope you get to feeling better soon, I`m quite impressed all the exercise you did with the strain. Just be careful!!!
Sandy (Ohiomom) Shout any time you need to, it`s all the better when it`s shouting for joy:bigsmile: !!! Enjoy every minute of your visit!
Michele Are you surviving all the rain:grumble: ?? Geez, I`m so ready to see the sun shine:glasses: !
Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: ! Please come in often and chat with us!
My power went out around 1:15 this morning, my security system started beeping, it lets you know there has been an interruption in power, I had to get up and reset it,(it is on battery back-up, thank goodness) call the power company to let them know, got back in bed and couldn`t go back to sleep , I think I had just dozed off and the power came back on around 2:45, finally dozed off again and the power company called at 3:30 to see if my power was back on:grumble: . I slept till 6 this morning:yawn: . I`m home today, have an electrician coming to check out the camera system which has not been working since last weeks storm . And I have a horrible headache this morning:sad: and I`m either getting a cold or my allergies are really bad at the moment, sneezing, runny nose, stopped up head and a cough...yuck! Oh my gosh, while I`m typing there is an ant crawling on my computer screen:noway: , now where in the world did he come from . Probably all the rain we`ve had, he decided to come in instead of getting washed away.
Time for me to get myself together. I really need my walk this morning! Have a wonderful day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee about to float away from all the rain in NC0 -
Good morning, all!
Ok, I lied when I said I wasn't setting any goals for July. I am going to set one. I've mentioned many times about my struggles with DH's candy dish. Well, another struggle I have is in doing my nighttime routine of cleaning my face and moisturizing. I do it faithfully in the morning, but am often too tired at night. So, I have come up with a plan and am making it my July goal.
Right after dinner, when I get the candy dish craving, I am going to go right then to the bathroom and wash my face, moisturize like crazy, brush my teeth and gargle with mouthwash. Surely I won't want to eat candy after that, and it will have the added effect of working on making my neck look younger!
Congrats, Robin on the new job.
Jane, let me know how the socks work out for you.
I'm going in to the office today to tutor a little girl who needs to pass the graduation test in math. Then I'm going to get my hair cut. Too bad the office is 20 miles south and the hair salon is 30 miles north of my house. (I really need to find a hair salon in town! This one is in my mother's town so I always try to drop in for a visit after getting my hair "did." ) It's a rainy day here in Georgia, but DH and I got our walk in early. There was a slight sprinkle the whole way, but not unpleasant.0 -
Joyce – good for you finishing the workout! I know I can psych myself out on tired days: just to the next 5 minute mark, just to the next quarter mile, etc.
CritterSue – my dog also suffers through fireworks and thunderstorms (or the construction sounds around us, etc.) We have doggie xanax for her.
BW – welcome, you joined by posting!
Haven’t slept worth a flip the past couple of nights – I have a weird stiffness/aches/cramps in my lower legs and ankles yesterday and last night that kept waking me up. Bothered me at work yesterday, too. Coincidentally, after the first night after starting the cholesterol medicine? It does list these as a side effect. I’ll give it a few days, but if it continues I’ll ask them to switch to a different one and hope it improves.
Hope everyone has a great day --- STORMY in Atlanta today and over the next few days.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
As some may remember from last month's awful fire here in my town, my brother and now my nephew are both firefighters. In fact my nephew started out as a Hotshot there in AZ. My heart has been absolutely broken this week :brokenheart: , grieving those young men who lost their lives protecting others' homes and property. It happens that the national firefighter's memorial is located here in Colorado Springs, I went yesterday to leave flowers and pay my respects to all the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price protecting the rest of us.
Robin – AWESOME News!!!!!! I am so incredibly happy for you! Toxic work environments do indeed suck the life out of you. Glad you can break free!
Sue – Standing Abs is a workout for abdominals that does not require getting down on the floor, which is difficult for me due to a long-ago back injury. My belly has always been the bane of my existence (thanks Mom!) so finding a means of exercising them has been really great.
M – Safe travels! I admire you immensely, I haven’t worn a bikini since I was 13. Even as a size 8 I was too obsessed with my belly to bare it in public. Good for you!
JB – thanks for the reminder re: “good news”
Lin – Great job in knowing that enjoying life as is becomes the true goal
4DogMom – good goals, keep it simple so you can own your successes and not focus on your “failures”. Logging is super-helpful to me to keep me aware and (hopefully) make better choices
Terri – Safe travels and have a great time in OR making memories
Heather – Good for you forgoing black, I’m sure your skinny jeans will look fabulous (you looked amazing in your party picture )
Katla – So sorry that you’re still under the weather, hope the Mucinex does the trick and you’re feeling much better very soon!
Pat – 2.6 pounds is Awesome!!!! Believe and celebrate it
Jan – What a great NSV at the gym! That’s really terrific, good for you
Tina in Maryland – Welcome! Glad you’ve joined us, read and post often for words of wisdom, advice and support on your health journey
Joyce – That was a huge success at the gym! You really proved “mind over matter” and your time was just what you had set your goal for, that is excellent!
Eileen – Great photo!!!!!!!!!
Kat from Maryland – Wow, 119 pounds lost! That’s impressive, so glad you’re here with us whenever you can/want to be.
Sharon from IL – Holy smokes, 13 pounds in one month????? That’s awesome! I’ve never lost that much in such a short time. Celebrate that as a huge success
Janie – Excellent advice (for all of us)
Renny – Love, love your new profile picture! Hope you had a good day
BW in California – Great to have you join us. I think your paddle-“mate” was quite rude. You should focus on the fact that you’re in shape enough to paddle and hike the Grand Canyon (awesome NSV). It’s been quite some time since I could think about doing those things
Paula – Welcome, you’ve got great goals for July.
DeeDee – I’m picturing you floating off in a tiny rowboat and oars, Noel beside you
DrKatiebug – Your plan sounds spot on! A celebrity from “a previous decade” - - does anyone remember Angie ****inson??? (played in 'Police Woman') used the tooth brushing trick as her diet secret, I remember when she said it years ago thinking it made great sense.
Brooke from Colorado
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”0 -
My goals for July:
Keep logging meals and tracking calories
bump up weights
bump up steps
try bicycling (used to love it before I gained so much weight)
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Good morning ladies. I actually slept a reasonable amount of hours last night and feel a little better because of it. The Mucinex works well enough to make sleep possible. Yay!:bigsmile:
Today we need to drop the dog off at our vet’s for the fourth. He gets so upset from the sounds that we want him to have a peaceful night away from fireworks central. The office isn’t actually open on the holiday, so he’ll have a two night stay. The fireworks in our little town are all shot off from the tip of an island right across from our house. It is loud here. The good news is that DH got an appointment with a vision specialist who may be able to help with the vision loss caused by his stroke. The bad news is that it conflicts with doggie drop off at the vets. So I’ll call the vet when the office opens to figure out a solution.
Yesterday I was interviewed for a volunteer position on the city planning committee. I had to be interviewed by phone because I’m contagious. I think I came off as an arrogant @ss. :blushing: I do have prior experience as a city council member in another town. They asked me why I didn’t just run for council. I told the truth. The situation is much different here and I need to learn how this community does things. There is an additional reason. I have my hands full these days with home responsibilities and DH's health, and I don't want to take on that much work. We’ll see.:ohwell:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
July goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.0 -
Going to "bump" here to mark my place.This forum just keeps on growing! Have a safe and happy Fouth those who celebrate and those from 'another land' enjoy the day!0
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I'm on day 2 of my vacation . So far I have clogged the vaccum and broke the broom...hmm is that a sign that I shouldn't do more housework? Please? :laugh: I could really get used to not working. I've quite enjoyed having the time to myself. My DD is working 11 hour days so it's just me and the cats. Its harder when it comes to planning meals but I think I've done ok. I've got 1/2 way through cleaning out my closet. No point in keeping clothes that I won't wear anymore.
Eileen – what a great picture. You are farther ahead of me, I haven't even tried to post a picture yet, nevermind resizing one
Kat from Maryland – welcome, these are a great bunch of ladies. Just post when you can.
Sharon – fantastic loss, congratulations
Renny – happy belated birthday. I hope it was a good one. :flowerforyou:
BW – wow the grand canyon trip sounds awesome. Sorry to hear about your divorce. I too am just waiting for my divorce. It is time for us.
Grandmallie – that sodium gets me all the time. I'm glad you aren't stressing over the little weight gain, I'm sure that once you drink your water it will disappear again.
You were up at 4:15? seriously? I'm impressed. I'm sooooooo not a morning person :yawn:
Sandy -ohiomom – I'm so happy for you that your DD is coming home. I love having my kids around. My son is moving at the end of July to Toronto. It's not that far but far enough that he won't be just dropping in after work. Visits will have to be planned
paulastewie – welcome to the group. I'm fairly new too but it's always nice to see another fellow Canadian.
Heather – yikes sorry to hear about waking with the groin pull, those are horrible. Good for you for doing your workout anyways. I love the recipes on skinnytaste website. Everything I've tried has turned out wonderful
DeeDee – what a horrible night you had, no wonder you have such a headache today. I feel your pain. There is hardly a day goes by that I don't have some sort of headache and frequently it's a migraine for me. I hope it's “just” allergies, even though they can be just as horrible as a cold. Take care of yourself.
Katiebug – I absolutely love the idea of washing your face & brushing your teeth when you get the candy dish craving. Let me know how it works. Evenings are my worst time for snacking. I might try the brushing teeth after dinner and see if that helps.
Gail – sorry to hear you aren't sleeping well. It makes the days so much harder
Brooke – I don't have any firefighters in my family but my heart breaks for them & their families. So sad.
Katla – YAY that you slept – made me think of that commercial when the woman sleeps through the night and then flies a flag saying she slept. :laugh: I'm so glad to hear that the mucinex works.
Have a great day. Sandy from ON
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Good Afternoon Ladies!
I'm slowly getting back into my routines with this stupid back. I don't even know what I did to it. Just starts cramping and feeling tight when I stand or walk for too long. Weird thing is I can sit on the ground and putter in the garden and it not bother me. but I walk around for exercise and I'm aching like crazy.
Anyways I'm off to a decent start on my goals. I'm trying really hard to measure and log every thing I eat. And to do some sort of movement every day. Today is a rest day from the gym and they are open tomorrow morning so I'll go in and do another run through my circuit.
I'm about to go clean the filters and the hot tub and get it set up for the first time this season. Hopefully the rain will hold off long enough for me to do this.
Jan, who is following DeeDee in a canoe built for 2 in soggy NC0
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