WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016
barbiecat
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Welcome to a wonderful supportive community of women. The name of the thread is Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome.
Some of us have been posting on this thread for awhile and others are new.
Please join us on the journey to health, weight loss, and fitness.
If you made any goals or resolutions for March, how did you do?
If you have made any goals or resolutions for April, please share them with us.
Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 
Resolutions for March (with end of the month comments)
*weight training twice a week or more ( more than twice a week)
*continue using what I'm learning from the tai chi book (gave up tai chi because the nerve damage in my legs makes standing still terribly painful)
*continue working on organizing line dance CD's (good progress)
Resolutions for April
*weight training twice a week or more
*10,000 steps a day
*continue organizing CD's
*meditation four days a week or more
*make a plan and prepare the ground for planting bulbs in the fall
My word for 2016 is "alacrity"....I will greet all experiences in my life with cheerful readiness
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April already!!!!????!!!!0
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Barbie, thank you so much for moving us "positively" into April. I always think of April as the start of Spring, and a sort of renewal. With that in mind I move forward with anticipation.
March goals (results):
- weight resistance exercise three days a week (only missed two days)
- cardio (treadmill and/or stationary bike/water aerobics) three days a week rest on the 7th day (cardio is easier for me than strength so no problem, but no water aerobics )
- log all food and drink, I don't drink alcohol so its mainly coffee and water. I have no trouble getting this all in. (This has become such a habit that I will remove it from goals)
- Enjoy life and "live in the moment". Thanks Barbie for repeating this, I think I'm finally getting it through my head (making progress, digress more often than I would like)
April resolutions (after Barbie's descriptive difference between goals vs. resolutions I am following her lead. So thankful for her as our leader).
- continue with 3 days each of weight resistance training alternately with 3 days of cardio. I had measurable results at the end of March. Thank you Barbie and Mary for the nudge to get started.
- resist the urge to weigh myself almost everyday and measure my success by the number I see. I have really had no change in the last year, up and and back down same 3-4 pounds. Decided to maintain here at the bariatric surgeon's suggestion.
- Lead and not follow in my food choices especially when dining out, keeping in mind "what I want the most".
Again want to take a minute to say how thankful I am for all of you and what a big part of my life journey you have all become. Hard to believe I can feel such camaraderie with ladies I have never met, but in my heart I "know" you as great friends
Janetr OKC4 -
I'm the first one to check in!!!!! Maybe that means I have no life.
Penny, sometimes I think I want to be you. You have the most interesting life. You live in such an exoctic place then get to go teaching in other exoctic places. Where you live has so much history and so many stories. I know we do to but your's is more interesting.
Heather, Bea is just reaching out to grab your's and our hands. She has already grabbed our heart.
My sister had her appointment with her surgeon today. She has this very uncomfortable drain and was hoping it would come out today. But she is still having to much drainage for it to come out. But the worst part was that he told her in the 4 areas he opened up, there were 12 areas that were malignant melanoma. They will make the appointment for her oncologist so she doesn't know when that is. She has the highest regard for her team that took care of her for her breast cancer so she trusts them fully.
Just found out today that when my daughter and family come this weekend that my son in law is planning on doing most of the cooking. She is so concerned that their visit will be to much stress on us. I do't know why she feels that way. I would like to taste my grand daughter's cooking but what they cook is pancakes and eggs etc. But they cook all the time at home.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Happy April everyone!!!
Michele in NC1 -
Goals for April : make daily walking a habit; drink 8+ glasses per day; formal exercise 5x a week. Good luck all3
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March Resolutions Along with comments:
1. Log every bite and swallow. Done. This has become either a habit or an obsession. Since it is good for me, I'm calling it a good habit.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength. Most of this I've built into my life with yoga classes, but I missed several Monday's this month due to various reasons. I did okay, but not as well as usual. :ohwell:
3. Have fun every day. Done! Fun can be as simple as watching the birds and we have them year round. Today we noticed that the Osprey are back from their winter home and seem to be house hunting. :bigsmile:
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more! Done. this was one of the hardest new habits to put into place & it was worth the trouble.
5. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly. I'm doing well with sleep and have had to go to the other room less frequently. DH has had his snoring under better control. :bigsmile:
I keep on using the same goals because they keep me healthy and happy. I subscribe to the theory that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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
April Resolutions : (no surprises here)
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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Happy April Fools Day everyone!
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My April goals:
1. Lose 5 #s my monthly goal until I reach my final weight goal
2. Log food & meet MFP goals daily
3. Meditate 3xwk
4. Yoga stretch daily
5. Daily walk
6. Finish current knitting project
ldw from north shore Ma.0 -
well had a huge post and hit a wrong button and poof its gone....Jean got home safely and wants a do over..
oldest grandaughter wants to come out here this summer and go camping... grandpa doesn't camp so I am hoping maybe we can talk the girls into coming down to Florida this winter..1 -
happy april
thanks barbie for wiping the slate clean once again.
april focus:
Embrace feeling lighter and not look at the number on the scale
Celebrate that my family and I are all well
Shoulders back, stand tall and breathe
Dig in the garden
Believe in the value of my work everyday.
Karen from ny2 -
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Happy April, all, no fooling!
Thank you, Barbie, once more, for keeping us honest, and together...
DJ - You'll get back to it!
Loving the grandbaby pictures so much, I thought I'd join the parade... and show you the just-finished Harry Potter quilt. The design is not mine, I pulled it from an online picture she brought me.
Yes, that is me peeking out from behind it...
Granddaughter Haley, right after her mama finished putting her hair up, and right after her mama was going to mess with her pony tail, giving some serious attitude.
Grandson Tyler with the base firefighters.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm glad to find this group. Not quite 50 yet but pushing it..October.
My goals for April are ...
1. Resistance trading 3x a week
2. Cardio 3 x a week
3. Elkhart Tolle guided meditation at least 2x a week
4. LOG food intake every day.
5. Board the cruise ship April 30 wearing the cute white shorts that fit me last summer!!!
It's motivating to read all your goals! Have a great month all and good luck!1 -
Happy April 1st ~ Stormy weather last night and heavy rains today.
Lisa ~ Love the pics of the quilt and the grands. Aren't we lucky to have grand children!?!
Barbie ~ Thanks for keeping this thread going.
Everyone have a great day!
Carol
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Book marked
Carol Happy Dance!
March's goals:
Goal for March is take time for myself and finding that calm space. Do my best to take care of myself and not overdo. No is such a great word. Yes to those things that give joy!
Did the best I could given I dealt with two seriously ill loved ones.
For March my goal is to let compassion be my guiding mantra. As I navigate this difficult time I tell myself what must be protected, what must be restored, and what must be let go.
Goals staying the same for April with the addition of practicing some of the ideas learning in the book Dance With Anger.
Examples using anger as a signal for change. Reflecting on family roots and how they handled problems. Listening to others stories as a spring board towards healing. Reflecting on what am I responsible for/ what not. Making choices from a place of calm. It is okay to be uncertain and wait to act from a place of calm. Use that as a time to observe and gather data about my reactions. Setting limits on what I can and cannot do. Giving space for others to solve their own problems rather than jumping in with advice. Rather than give advice sharing my story if I think it is appropriate to the situation. Speak my truth while realizing I cannot control the audience.
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Barbie Thank you for keeping the thread going, for being so positive and sharing your goals and resolutions.
Lisaawesome quilt! My older son would have adored that. Your granddaughter Haley looks so much like my Holly Anne (DYD) at that age, with the ponytail poof on top, and the bright smile.
JoyceWhen my kids take over the cooking it is an expression of love and concern. Feel loved!
Goals for April: Cardio 30 minutes 3 times per week, increasing difficulty on the elliptical.
Strength training 2times per week, focus on upper body and core
Yoga at least once per week for mental health
Continue to lose 0.5-1 pounds per week
Weigh at least weekly
Resolutions: Log everything that goes in my mouth. I have done well this past month, so keep it up!
Eat back a small portion of my exercise calories
Get outside for a while each day
Stop sweating the small stuff
Have a great day all!
Love,
Lora in beautiful springtime Indiana
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Lisa, loved fhe quilt. You are so talented in so many areas. The grands are precious. Love the hair do.
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Good Morning All! Happy Friday, April first! We are no fools. We know what works! Thanks Barbie for continuing our thread!
March resolutions and goals:
strength train a minimum of three times a week
walk daily
get all of my water in!!!
log my meals daily
complete two home improvement projects
Well, despite being sick with the crud for two-three weeks in March; I accomplished everything on my list. I did fall short on the walking due to illness and a pf flare up. So...for April:
April resolutions and goals:
add and complete squat challenge to my fitness regime
one aerobic/cardio activity each day
log everything
water- drink it; TURN IT OFF
complete three projects for daycare
My first three res/goals are self explanatory; about the water: I RESOLVE to make turning off the water when I am not using it. I have formed a bad, bad habit of leaving the water running as I multi-task around the kitchen. I have no water saving problems in the bathroom. I turn off water while I brush my teeth, I turn off water in shower as I soap up/shampoo and turn it back on to rinse. But for some reason, as I cook, clean, go about my daily tasks in the kitchen I will turn on the water to say, fill a glass then leave it running as I do something else...This is a new habit, so I am hoping the resolution and having it in the front of my brain will help me break it quickly!
Lisa-love the quilt! And your grandchildren are adorable!
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janetr7476 wrote: »Again want to take a minute to say how thankful I am for all of you and what a big part of my life journey you have all become. Hard to believe I can feel such camaraderie with ladies I have never met, but in my heart I "know" you as great friends
Janetr OKC
Thank you Barbie for moving us forward into April! March flew by in my world. It went out last nite in a fury of wind and rain literally. The dog hid under my bed.
Janet, thank you for expressing so well how I also feel about this wonderful group of women! So thankful and blessed to have you all in my life!
Cheri
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Thank you all for starting April with spirituality---gratitude, resolution, affection, sharing, caring--I need you all to walk this journey with me
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I am new to this group and am struggling with weight gain and consistency in my tracking my food and working out. I am inspired by the will and motivation in this community and thank you for a great start to my day ! Chloe1
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lhannon062709 wrote: »Happy April, all, no fooling!
Yes, that is me peeking out from behind it...
Love your quilt! Beautiful work.
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Hi I am new to the group too I am a diabetic with hashimotos and am logging in my food for my new Endo Dr apt April ll I work out to yoga tai chi I walk with a three wheel walker and knee braces I love gardening and am trying to substitute healthy food choices for carbs lettuce wraps for bread pecan half's for chips cauliflower for potatoes yes i crave carbs the curse of being a army brat stationed overseas and eating European bread omg my body gets cranky when i cut out the sugars but it will have to learn how to adjust to a lower carb intake the only rice i let myself eat is a new 5 grain quinoa type and thats only l day a week..looking for support and people to talk to my age who are wanting to be healthy and will not take a senior citizen slow down lifestyle even if i use a cane or a walker i still love to dance and move..1
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Michele – You must have a virtual library of exercise DVDs. I think you do a ‘different’ one every day. After I took about 75% of my wardrobe to the consignment shop; I might find I will never buy anything ‘new’ again. I did not have much time to waste, so I did not get to look. Many of the things I took were really nice. Even took the dress I wore to DYS’s wedding back in May – never wore it but once; and, then I started losing weight. I went on a day that they normally don’t take in clothes (Wednesday); but I think when I told them that I lived out of town, they made an exception. The girl looked at me when I brought in about 25 things hanging on a hanger; then 2 bags of shorts and other things. I told her that I had lost 25lbs and decided it was time to get rid of all the things that did not fit me. There was a lady leaving the store that they did not take her clothes and told her to bring them back the next day. I’m hoping that everything I took will be put out to sell. I think I even took a pair of dress slacks to Goodwill because the little thing you hold on to was broken. I always had to put in a really small pin in it to pull it up and down. She told me they’d go through everything to make sure they were not ‘stained, torn, or out-of-season’ and would put them out for 120 days and ‘if’ not sold, they’d donate them to The Salvation Army and I’d get a ticket of donation to take off on my taxes. What’s the beaded banner for?
HAHAHAHA – They just showed a video on The Today Show of Taylor Swift running on a treadmill to music and then suddenly she ‘face-planted’ it and rolled off the back. I’ve done the same thing but I ‘butt-planted’ off it. I felt bad for her; but, it was like 'in a cartoon' moment.
Katla – Growing up they used to have a May Day ceremony that was put on by the All Women’s College in town. They always had a Renaissance Festival at the same time and I can remember them dancing around the flag pole and covering it in ribbon.
Here comes the rain, will probably last until tomorrow evening. Means that DH will be home soon. I hope he brings home some decent movies. Last week he only brought home 2 out of 5 that were worth watching. I don’t do ‘scary’ movies (and he KNOWS it; but, keeps getting them). Occasionally he will bring home a ‘chick flick’.
KJL – I don’t think I could ‘keep kids’. Don’t get me wrong – I loved my 2 sons; was lucky that they had a Mother’s Morning Out where I could leave them at the college in Macon for women who wanted to become teachers. They taught them things and you could either leave them there for 4 hours (morning or afternoon). I’d take them about 10:00am and pick them up about 2:00pm. That way I could do my errands, or go to a MD’s appointment, go grocery shopping, or just come home and ‘chill’ for a while. It was nice. Especially since I was pregnant while we lived there. They did not take children under the age of 2; but, having to only go somewhere with 1 child was easier than with 2.
Joyce – I can remember when my oldest sister had breast cancer and immediate reconstruction, they had 4 tubs running out of her chest and back which he husband had to drain several times a day. I think my middle sister must have had things running out of her; but, she could not have immediate reconstruction due to problems during surgery and she got an infection, too. They had to put in a port so they could give her massive amounts of antibiotics. After being ‘in the hospital’ for another week afterwards. She decided to have the blow-up (I guess they were implants) removed and has not had any reconstruction to date. Last summer she had a facelift. I’m not sure she will have reconstruction at this point. My oldest sister had problems the first time they did her reconstruction through a ‘rotation flap’ which meant that they’d pull muscle tissue up and twist it around to make a breast; they could not close her up; and, she ended up with an ‘implant’ and a hole in her chest large enough to drop a pencil through it (top to bottom). The implant started leaking and before they were scheduled to take it out and replace it, they found cancer in the other breast. This time she just went for the implants; but, she still had to have inserts placed under her chest skin to stretch it for the implants for several weeks (maybe months).
Grandmallie – I’ve had the same thing happen to me. I disable my touchpad on my laptop because I use a mouse. Have to do it manually every time I open up the computer. Sometimes it just ‘goes away’; other times you can go to the bottom (where your ‘task bar’ is located and run you pointer over the MFP icon there and sometimes it will show back up. There’ll be two pages side-by-side and you can find it there. SOMETIMES. I always open up a word processing program which I type my responses into, so if I miss several days, I can still answer those posts on previous days. The icon up in the upper right-hand side will have a ‘blow up’ icon with a 2nd one behind it which shows you have more than one program open at the same time. That helps keep it from going away entirely most of the time.
Lhannon … - My DGD#4 asked me to brush her hair, because she knew I did not get to do that because of having only boys. It was so much fun and she seemed to enjoy it, too. Told me that she did not have a tender head, so I could brush hard. All 4 of my DGDs have very thick, long hair.
My BF told me the other day that she is going to ‘church’ (probably for the first time since becoming an adult). Said she had gotten a flyer put on her car and thought the message of the sermon sounded like it would be good. She could not remember the subject matter. I rode by the church and the Marquette read: “Is Jesus the Only Way into Heaven?” Now, that would be ‘interesting’ to someone who purportedly has ‘no faith’. I’ve talked to her ‘on a few occasions’ but, never push it. I’ve never believed that you can ‘preach’ anybody into ‘salvation’. When they are ‘ready’ they will be ‘open to it’ and not before.
Lenora
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welcome april peeps -
thanks as usual barbiecat!
lhannon - cool quilt even tho i've never seen harry potter.
well, it's gonna b a beautiful day, not riding tho :0(. have to drive cuz I got pt today, but I do get to put the top down on my convertible for the first time on the way home :0)
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Hello, everybody!
Thanks Barbiecat - for starting out April for us!
I can't believe three months of this year is already passed by! I've been so busy.....not hardly any time to post or read. I left the March thread about 2-3 weeks ago. My mom - she is critically ill, in the last part of stage 5 renal failure. It's so hard watching her go down hill. I'm having a hard time letting her go.
I've been busy trying to work my job and take care of her. Thank God mom has a large family. I have 2 siblings that are good about helping, but one of them is getting ready to have a stress test this week coming up. Some of the grandkids and greats have stepped up and are helping.
During all of this, I've hardly had time to go to the grocery, much less plan meals and snacks. According to the scales, I am down a couple of pounds. Hmm.....
I'll check back when I get a chance! Hope everyone is well!
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Janet OKC: Congratulations on all of your successes with your health and weight. I like your April resolutions. :flowerforyou:
Joyce: You are rich in family. I'm happy that your daughter and family are coming and hope you and Charlie enjoy the visit and get enough rest.
Lisa: I love the Harry Potter quilt. I've read every book but cheated on the last one and skipped to the end. Your grandchildren are adorable.
Margaret: I read through your goals with awe. You are a wise woman and have set your goals with thought and care. (((HUGS)))
Walktohealth4me: Welcome!
Happy April 1! Don't let the tricksters steal your smiles today. :devil: The weather forecast for today is mostly cloudy, and right now that means fog. Foggy mornings make me feel warm & cozy inside my house. I'm doing laundry right now, and plan to go to yoga this morning. One of my favorite teachers is on today's schedule.
Is anyone else having issues with the bold function here on MFP? I seem to be getting double bold cues & have gone back and painstakingly removed the extras. :grumble:
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
April 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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Hi all,
Lisa - delicious grands!
Quick post. Went shopping for lunch stuff this morning as we were running out of food. The Turkish bread shop is deeeeevine! Also bought the best cottage cheese in the whole world. The kids were eating lots of cherry tomatoes and strawberries, so that's good.
After lunch I asked DDIL if I could help with the laundry as it was getting out of hand. I folded up a mountain of clean and dry stuff and put more in the machine. She can't really manage the heavy stuff yet.
The Midwife visited and another person to estimate for removals. I had a nap and played a toddler computer game.
Now just building Lego houses.
We leave after the bath this evening.
Love to all. Heather UK
Captain Broccoli and the pirates.
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Whoo hoo! I got here before it was off page one! A miracle!
Yesterday I ran for 25 minutes and then did 45 minutes of workout with my trainer. Then we went to the symphony. A lovely concerto for 4 horns and then a Rachmaninofff piece that they did well but wow... I was feeling all the back work I'd done that afternoon. The seats in the concert hall are not meant for those that work out I guess.
This morning I did an hour of cardio with a live feed video. Always fun but today was a sweater.... I'm seriously putting out the liquid today. And so are our skies... it is raining so I doubt I will go out and run.
Doing pottery today, more glazing. This afternoon we have to start getting the pool ready for opening tomorrow for our grandson's 10th birthday. Just how the heck did he get to be 10 years old? I'M NOT OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD GRANDSON! lol
Loving the grandkid pictures everyone.
April resolutions (I too like the difference between goals and resolutions)- Log faithfully each day
- Either lose 5# OR 5 inches this month. I'm happy either way.
- Improve my time for the half-marathon, running one April 24th
- Run 80 miles for April
- Strength training 3x weekly for the month
- Encourage my husband by working out with him in the morning at least once a week
- Get my flower beds cleaned out and mulched (we are talking about 30 yds of mulch, not a small task!)
- Cut down the vine that has taken over the back yard fence (75 ft. of vine covered fence, and it's not my vine! but it's destroying my fence)
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Marcelyn, we want photos of the flower beds!0
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