WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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Drcrisos, welcome! I second the suggestion to strengthen your core. Some exercises where you concentrate on tightening the line between your rib cage and pelvic floor and breathing correctly will help.
Allison, good for you for sticking to your plans.
Heather, we want pictures of the dress and leggings.
Off to exercise. Have a good day,
K in NEGA0 -
Hi, I'm new and want to lose 50 pounds by September 1, 2016.
Here are my current goals:
Log 5 miles on fitbit daily
Stationary bike - 1 min more per day until I hit 20 minutes. I'm at 10 minutes now.
Finish Marie Kondo's process for de-cluttering (The Life Changing Process of Tidying Up)
Drink 2-3 cups green tea a day. Add more healthy teas if not seeing progress.
Lose 9 pounds this month
Suzy0 -
Miriam: I'm so sorry for your poor kitty. I hope the vet will be able to help.
gla07: You are welcome here, even if you are a "youngster."
drcrisos: Your goals sound good, especially logging every bite and swallow. That will help you more than anything other than exercise. Logging every bite and swallow and exercise combined can help you transform yourself. I'm thrilled with what they did for me. :flowerforyou:
Margaret: You are a wise woman. Compassion is an excellent mantra. I hope this month goes well for you & all of those you love.
Heather: I looked up orange chakra, but my brain didn't make the connection with yoga or sore hips. I hope the leggings arrive on time so you can wear your striped dress with them for your lunch.
Anne from Wisconsin: (((HUGS)))
Our newer VW is part of the recall that is going on and we need to drop it off at the car dealer later this morning. They thought they'd have it done by the next day, but called back and said they'd need to keep it for two days. We will be a single car family for a couple of days. I don't anticipate any problems with that. This weekend we plan to go to Washington to visit DS & DDIL. We'll leave after my riding lesson if all goes well.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
March Resolutions :
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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Morning!
Woke up to 2 full pages of March here already. I'll go back to the Feb thread to catch the last bits of convo on there. They are predicting a wintry mix later today in our area of NE oHIo...boo!!
Starting SWSY (Strong Women Stay Young) today. I think I will do that on Tues/Thurs, and my PT workout on the other 3 days. As soon as the weather turns nice I will bring my walking 3 miles/day back into the mix. The weekends are my make-up days should I want to add or make-up missed workouts. Haven't lost weight in many months and have actually gained back several pounds but I know that I have gained the strength to see this journey through and have made great strides in not throwing in the towel for over 360 days. That was my major downfall in the past. That's the biggest win for me. My annual physical shows that I am healthy so that's a win too!
Laundry, kitchen wipe down, taking Pokey to get her nails trimmed, post office and crafting on my list for today.
Hubs has a phone interview this afternoon with Virginia Commonwealth University. Hopefully he will get a campus invite from that. I so want him to get this as our daughter is moving to Richmond in a few months and it would be just wonderful to join her there. I also have 2 nieces and 4 great nieces/nephews there that I would love to be near.
Thanks for keeping us going Barbie!
Cheri in Fairlawn, oHIo0 -
Good morning... I am 53 years young... I was born at 9 pounds, and have ALWAYS been a full figured woman! This past summer I fell and injured my left ankle and right knee... while on crutches my weight bloomed to 206... I am 5 foot 3 inches. I started with Physical therapy for 3 months, then in October a friend referred me to MFP, once I got a handle on my eating, I joined a gym and got a personal trainer. Today I am proud to say that I am down 20 pounds, and exercise at least 3 days a week... I still have another 36 pounds to go till I hit my ideal weight range. I would love join this group, I am always in need of positive influences!
I am looking for ideas for packing my meals during the days I work. I am a nurse working 3-4 12 hour shifts, 7am to 7pm. I struggle with eating the same foods every day. The choices in our cafeteria are not on the healthy side... salads are getting boring! any ideas my new friends.0 -
Katla - the orange is the area around the hips, above the public bone. The teacher was getting us to open our hips. Mine are arthritic, so I could feel it by the end. But a good pain.
We had to wear orange or take some orange object with us. It's all a bit of fun and very lighthearted. Personally, I don't believe any of it, but I'm happy to go along with it and use the visualisation. We also chant sutras, but, again, it's all done with a light and open minded touch. I really like her.
This afternoon I got on my exercise bike and did another 244 calories at high resistance.
Yoga is wonderful, but doesn't burn enough calories for my appetite. I like to EAT! :laugh:
Tonight is freezer chilli with cabbage, as I have to get off to the W I. No alcohol .
Heather UK0 -
Kettlebell Swing Challenge
Goblet Squat- 3X7X 25
Russian kettle bell swing-50 X 10X 25
Today is the first day of my kettle bell swing challenge. I decided to do extra sets in case life got in the way during the month. That way I can bank some of the swings. I can really feel the extra! Now I am off to swim for 45 minutes. Hopefully that will relax and stretch out my muscles.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
morning peeps and new peeps - holy farts!!!! 2 pgs already????!!!!0
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New and 52! Working hard at health! My goals are: get more running in, attend yoga once a week and do on my own once a week, start some lifting and make good food choices. Nothing spectacular, but should go a long way in bringing the scale back where I want it. Hello ladies!0
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A new month, new goals:
- Run 80 miles this month
- Lose 4 pounds
- 8 cups water daily
- Reduce consumption of Diet soda to one per day (Diet Dr. Pepper addict here)
- Track track track
- strength train a minimum of twice weekly (my trainer will love that one)
- Survive spring break - taking care of six grandchildren that week!
Mary - no today isn't my birthday. My sister was born on the 29th so she only has a "real" birthday once every four years and so on those birthdays I let her claim to be only the reduced number of years... this year she was "15", but actually she is 60. My birthday is in August.
I didn't get in my mileage last month due to some injury and visitors. I'm part of a team that is running 2016 miles in 2016. We did 2800 miles last year so I don't worry about this year's goal. My part is minor compared to the other runners. I am committed to 600 miles this year. A big step for me as last year I only ran a bit over 400. So I'd better get with it and make up some miles this month from last month. Funny thing is, I don't really like running....
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Good morning! And it's a much better morning, too! The flu bug seems to have found other accommodations.
My goals for March:
Get back on track!!!!!
Get back to logging my food.
Find some way to exercise every day.
Stop complaining so much.
Read and post every day.
Lose 4 pounds this month.
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Barbie - thanks for getting us going again!
Well, here I am again! Looking back at my goals for February, I made some and some I didn't!- Walk every day at lunch - almost every day! And I walked more on the weekends, taking the puppy out.
- Lose 4 pounds - I was up and down all month and ended up losing 1 pound. Better than nothing!
- Track - yes
- Plan - kinda, sorta most of the time
- Stretch - most days, yes!
- Me time - not really, too many irons in the fire!
When I look at the list, I don't feel too bad. The weather has taken a turn for the better and sunshine makes everybody feel better, including me!
I'm going to continue with last month's goals and add these for March:- Work out with Leslie Sansone DVD 1x per week
- Declutter 2 bedrooms and ready them for painting.
- Get rid of some junk!!!!
It's a beautiful day today with lots of sun and blue skies. Supposed to be a high of 70! I see a lunchtime walk in my future!
Donna in almost heaven, West Virginia
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Happy Tuesday and the first of March. Today is DH's birthday and tomorrow is mine. We had a great trip and enjoyed time with family. I see this morning I have almost 450 posts to catch up with. Will do the best I can to read and keep up with everyone. Weigh in this morning I was down just over 2 pounds which made me happy. Came back to work today and things are mading. Not sure that is even a word, the lady who walked out last week and broke HIPPA, got a 4 days off without pay. What a joke. I have seen people fired for less. So doing my best to not stress out about it.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
I forgot it was the first of the month and posted this on last month. So moved it here and still reading, We are such a busy group. Love you guys.0 -
Thanks, Barbie!
Feeling a bit blue because in a moment of hurt (actually it was at least a week) I actually gave in and sent a note that will not help my cause. Some days it is hard to believe my body carried two such different children. What do you do when it is so apparent that talking would help but the other person is too afraid to even start?
So month after month of staying quiet probably derailed by one brief acknowledgement of pain...oh well. I never said I was Superwoman.
All I want to do in March is have the scale go down and my mood go up...is that a good enough goal?
Betty
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oceanmelody wrote: »Thanks, Barbie!
Feeling a bit blue because in a moment of hurt (actually it was at least a week) I actually gave in and sent a note that will not help my cause. Some days it is hard to believe my body carried two such different children. What do you do when it is so apparent that talking would help but the other person is too afraid to even start?
So month after month of staying quiet probably derailed by one brief acknowledgement of pain...oh well. I never said I was Superwoman.
All I want to do in March is have the scale go down and my mood go up...is that a good enough goal?
Betty
I have found that "being happy" is an attainable goal but we have to plan for it, purposely do things that make us happier, and notice it when we feel it. When bad things happen in our lives, little happy moments help to get us through. I wish you best luck. (((HUGS)))
Katla in beautiful and overcast NW Oregon0 -
Thanks, Katla! 0
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Swimming-40 minutes freestyle
Finally my sister-in-law and friend are able to swim again. Will try to get that in on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It really stretches out my muscles after weight training. I needed it especially after swinging the kettle bell 500 times today! The hot tub was exceptionally relaxing!0 -
February Goals
1. Increase weights on Stronglifts 5x5 and do full body workout. Check
2. Weight lift at least 3 x a week check
3. Kettle bell swing nonweight lifting days at least 25 minutes and increase weight of Kettlebell from 30lbs to 35lbs check only for one workout though
4. 8 hour diet window check
5. 8 power foods most of the time
6. 8 cups of water fail-need to focus on this
7. Follow night time snacking prevention methods check
8. Lose 5 lbs fail I can see improved muscle tone
9. Do the 5:2 fasting method. Fail
10. Train puppy 3xday check
11. Incorporate EM2WL into my program I increased my calories to 1750 a day working on
Word - prioritize, I am important!
Quote- I -Know- I -Can
March Goals
1. Increase weights on Stronglifts 5x5
2. Weight lift at least 3 x a week
3.10,000 Kettle bell swing Challenge
4. 8 hour diet window
5. 8 power foods
6. 8 cups of water
7. Follow night time snacking prevention methods
8. Lose 5 lbs
9 Train puppy 3xday
Word - prioritize, I am important!
Quote- I -Know- I -Can
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I just joined the site and I am hoping to get some great tips from the ladies of this site. I have 35 lbs to loose for the past few years. I am on thyroid meds for the past 20 years and it is a constant struggle. Definitely am open to many suggestions to help me0
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Goal - Lose 8 lbs - Walk 6 Days a Week - Weight Train 3 Days a week - Enjoy the Journey0
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"Every meal is a snack,
and every snack is a meal"
Becca's quote of the day!0 -
Barbie - I love the workout Hello Kitty you posted for March. I'm going to have to find it and use it as my profile page for Facebook.
I started the 30-day Paleo Challenge that my Cross Fit Box is coordinating on 2/25. So far, so good. I haven't been hungry and really haven't missed anything except for chewing gum. With the same work outs and the adjusted diet I am down 6.5 lbs. It would be really nice if I continued with those same results for the next 24-days, but am not fooling myself.
March Goals:
- 11,000 steps each day
- Stick to the Paleo Diet
- Log all foods
- Attend Cross Fit 3x per week0 -
I used to love traveling and often left town several times a month and took longer trips by air several times a year....now, home is my favorite place to be....but we're going away for the weekend on a trip that we've planned for nearly a year. We will see friends we haven't seen in a long time and stay in a nice hotel. I'm trying to get my enthusiasm together for the event. It has been interesting for me to note how my interests have changed.Mary, I have been trying to think of what sort of challenge to set for myself for this week or this month and my mind was blank until I realized that because of our trip, I can't plan to do the things I normally do....so my challenge for week one for myself will be to walk at least 10,000 steps a day in spite of long drives on two of the days and long days of events that require sitting on the other days. The hotel has a nice fitness center so I'm looking forward to seeing what sorts of things are there that I don't have at home (maybe kettle bells?) 0
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drkatiebug wrote: »sewicanquilt wrote: »Just turned 50 (Feb 28) and pretty new to MFP (20 days). Hoping this group will motivate me on my journey. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis so moving is painfully and something I have tried to avoid in the past, but the weight must go, so not moving is not an option. My goal (as simple as it may sound) is to walk 25 more steps each day. Wish me luck!
Welcome! Love your screen name. Mine should be "soican'tquilt". My grandma tried to teach me, but I was horrible! I think my mama still has the quilt with the horrible mess I made on the back side of it.
I probably need Crafters Anonymous0 -
Cheri in Fairlawn, oHIo – You and your DH will be in my prayers that he will be invited to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, how great would that be to move close to where your daughter and other family will be. Congrats for hanging in there and moving on with resolve now. Way to go.
Mary I can't imagine swinging a kettle bell as much as you are going to be doing this week/month. I'm impressed. Do you alternate arms, or how does that work and in what range do you swing? What do you mean by “8 hour diet window”?
Pip you always crack me up. Good for the soul
Marcelynh – I think you forgot one goal on your list for the month. If I remember correctly that would be “DO NOT skip a day reading posts” My hat is off to you for running 80 miles in February. Wow.
Betty – that goal for March sounds good to me. Hang in there and as Barbie says, “stay in the moment”.
Suzy – 50 lbs is a very ambitious goal. One thing we stress here is not to set yourself up for failure. Good luck on your journey.
Miriam – I'd love to see you while you are here. You'll have to let me know when is good for you.
I forgot to mention yesterday that I did 3x8 sets of 11 different weight resistance exercises. Felt a bit sore for a little while afterwards, but stretching and going on with my day loosened the muscles back up and I was good this morning. I walked for 3 miles on the treadmill today in an hour. Went to the eye doctor for a scan of my eyes to see if the macular degeneration has progressed in the past six months. Doctor will look at them and is supposed to call me today with results. I hope she does. Tomorrow morning I go for a mammogram.
So for March goals, I've come up with just a few basics:
- weight resistance exercise three days a week
- cardio (treadmill and/or stationary bike/water aerobics) three day a week
- rest on the 7th day
- log all food and drink, I don't drink alcohol so its mainly coffee and water. I have no trouble getting this all in.
- Enjoy life and "live in the moment". Thanks Barbie for repeating this, I think I'm finally getting it through my head
I enjoy all of your posts, you are my inspiration and keep me going.
Janetr OKC
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in case you never knew, I have a very "colorful" vocabulary. I can embarrass any trucker I know. so instead of saying the usual "f" word, fart became it. I am here for your amusement.
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Barbie- The 10,000 steps would be a great challenge! I know that when I travel I bring my kettle bell with me. Something that you might want to think of is just the bodyweight exercises such as the plank, push-ups, sit ups…
Janetr - I use the double arm swing we're both hands are holding the horn of the kettle bell. The eight hour diet is a fasting diet. Where you only eat during in eight hour window of time. So you have 16 hours of non-eating time. I eat between the hours of 12 noon and 8 PM. I exercise in the morning prior to eating after 12. Supposedly it improves fat burning mode. It is nice to see that one of your goals is weight resistance! It looks like you have a great plan for March!
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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just got a call from Kirby..
guess we're gonna put a new roof on the house. more $$ out the window. might as well do that first b4 he starts working on getting the lawn back in shape (he likes a nice green lawn). the guys will be on the roof w/ladders and stuff, so I guess that's a smart thing to do.0
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