WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016
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Stats for the day:
Rde hm 2 gym- 9.55min, 15.5amph, 133mhr, 2.5mi = 90c
SPIN- (sub teach)- 40min, 85ar, 87aw, 10-15g, 162mhr, 9.5mi = 365c
ride gym 2 wk, via yakima loop- 56.59min, 12.1amph, 146mhr, 11.4mi = 474c
Ride round parking lot- 10.40min, 1.5mi = 61c
Ride dome 2 hm- 20.36min, 7.5amph, 144mhr, 2.5mi = 181c
Total cal 11711 -
Resolutions for June (with week one comments)
*weight training twice a week (only once so far)
*30+ minutes of garden puttering three days a week (yes)
*daily meditation--gradually increasing time (up to 9 minutes 35 seconds)
*continue sorting and discarding photos (doing this almost daily)
My word for 2016 is "alacrity"....I will greet all experiences in my life with cheerful readiness
Stats for today:
21,000 steps
190 minutes of dog walking
50 minutes riding the exercise bike
taught the line dance class
Barbie from NW Washington
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Did an hour of a bosu DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Leslie Sansonse's 5 Day Walk DVD.
Karen - I really don't think that an audience participation type of thing would work too well. Remember, this is a social, people will want to socialize with one another. The gal who is doing the Christmas party had a suggestion from someone else for this Murder Mystery Dinner thing. Really, the gal who suggested it has suggested things before. Her suggestions are good, just not real thought out. I don't know how this is going to go over. For one thing, they're sort-of on the expensive side. I don't know how long it'll take but I can tell you that most people are ready to leave a social by 9-9:30, maybe 10 at the latest. I don't know how long this is going to go on. Unfortunately, the gal who is coordinating it is a new member so she hasn't been to many socials. Oh well.....
Joyce - Hula dance?? That WOULD be neat, but I'd be concerned that no one would want to do it. You have no idea how hard it is to get Newcomers to even go bowling (not exactly strenuous). We get every excuse in the book "oh my knees" "oh my shoulder" "oh my (you name the body part). I couldn't possibly do that". So many don't even bother to try. But I'll look online, if there's someone in this area, maybe we can have people demonstrating, one on the upper patio level and one on the deck. If it has to be inside due to Mother Nature, then both people can do it.
Penny - I'm so excited for you two!
trubluetopaz - get better fast!
NYKaren - good for you standing up to that coworker. If she's fired, it's no one's fault but her own. Good luck singing. I know you'll be fantastic! Remember that we care and are all in your pocket
barbie - I know that your old teacher is so very grateful to you knowing that her class is in such good hands.
janetr - thanks for the update about Chris. Glad she's doing well and hope she comes back soon
Marcelyn - how horrible for your sister! Praying for a full recovery. To me, those "days logged in" is bogus number because you can prelog just one item and MFP considers it that you've logged in for the day. Someone told me that you just had to log in (like to read the posts) but I haven't tried that. But I do know that prelogging at least one item counts. Have a great trip!
Penny and Heather - you gals look wonderful!
DJ - for the most part, it'll be adults (seniors) at the pool party. Last year Jess invited her friend who had just moved down here, her friend's hubby and their son so I asked one lady if she'd bring her gs's with her. But for the most part, it'll be adults. We just had a social where there was karaoke so that's not really something I'd like to do.
Michele in NC
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Today I was spinning in the morning and someone that I see spin in class all the time came out looking for the instructor, she said I guess she didn't show up, so I ended up teaching.
My knee and a tendon on my hamstring is starting to feel a little tender so I gotta keep an eye on it and pay attention. I am going slow, so I am not pushing myself.
Someone asked me for suggestion on a bike for around $200. First I would probably get a hybrid bike. 2nd go to a bike shop that sells bike, not target or Walmart but a bike shop and pretend you are thinking about buying a bike and ask them what size of bike would fit you. One of mine is a 54cm I think. But get measured for one. They will ask you what kind of riding are you thinking of doing. (Road or trail riding). After they tell you all their stuff, THEN go to craigslist because honestly a new decent bike will cost more than $200, mine (the cheap one, hybrid) cost $675, so you will have better luck getting a used one, plus you will know what size you need to look.for. My road bike that I'm riding now cost over 1k. But whatever you do, think about this, the more you end up spending, you want to make sure that you get your money's worth, aka ride that bike! I know that I am getting my money's worth because of my riding all year round, so all the $$ I have spent, I am getting my $$ worth. Good luck
OH, GET A HELMET!!!!! We call bikers that we see on the road that don't have one, "organ donors"2 -
I'm 5'10.5" & gained 36 #s during the time my husband was diagnosed, treated & recovered from epiglottis cancer. I don't even remember eating during much of that time...I was living on no more than 3 hours sleep at a time. It was a horrible time but the good news he's doing well & I'm back to where I was before. I started MFP in January weighing 258 pound OMG! My first big goal was to lose those 36#s I gained.and this morning I MADE IT9
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North Pole Penny and Heather. Yay!! Just yay! Happy dance!
Beth Silly me about your son & the prom. He probably would not like it if he knew I had changed his gender without his permission.
Update on Griffin, sweet grandson: The team won their game tonight 10-9, played their little hearts out, and will be playing their arch enemies The Nationals for the championship tomorrow. So proud of the little guys, they are all younger and smaller than any of the other teams in their division. I am thinking they will end up in second place, but they will give 'em a run for their money!! Such a great way to end the baseball season and a welcome positive way for Griffin to work off some of his angst over his school woes.
Because & Joyce positive healing thoughts for your men.
Love you all,
Karen in Virginia
P.S. Cheri hope you are winding up your visit to get your daughter settled in her new apartment and she is feeling comfortable about getting around. Let me know if I can be of help,
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Current Stats
SW: 258 January 12
CW: 222 ~ June 10
GW: 175 ~ Final
Celebrated w/soup/salad & iced tea at Olive Garden...tasty but high in sodium.
Californiagirl love the view from the hot tub...my shed's prettier now that the painters power washed it.
Larisa congrats on your job sounds like it couldn't be more perfect.
Love the Lavender...have some in my garden but not as robust.
Wonderful pic from the North Pole
I'm typing this on my iPad then copying it to MFP...at least I'll have what I've written if MFP eats my post.
GLo still doing a celebration dance on the North Shore of Ma.1 -
It did I'm going to have to uninstall & reinstall the app I guess0
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Hi, I'm Kathy, 64 and retired. Anyone from the midwest? Someone responded to me about a week ago and somehow I lost her post. Looking to see who needs support besides myself.0
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How do I join the 50 + group?0
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Marcelyn – Sorry to hear about your sister. Mucho prayers coming your way. I pre-log my food; therefore when I ‘know’ that we are going to do something … like go out to eat; I can rearrange my food on my log; delete something so I can eat something I’d like to have at the restaurant. Or if DH wants to eat spaghetti sometimes. I usually have leftover spaghetti when I make it.
Kim from N. California – I agree that kids needs someone they can talk to and ‘confide’ in, if necessary. I think that is a grandparent’s job. Only breach their confidence ‘if’ it means trouble for them; but, be honest about it ‘up front’. They still need to know that parents’ rules are not to be broken, especially if the child is left in the care of the grandparent. It is also the grandparents’ job to find out what the rules are … from the parents. That way they will continue coming to you with their ‘stuff’. I might not agree with the parents; but, these are their children. I raised my son one way; his wife was raised entirely differently; but, I won't go stepping on her toes insofar as the rules. She/they make them, I follow them ... and I try to make my grandchildren understand that and why.
Pip – “Organ Donors” … that’s a good one. I agree!
Lenora0 -
You did by posting... Welcomekat02092015 wrote: »How do I join the 50 + group?
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Kat02092015 ... Welcome! You joined by posting. Tell us about yourself ... Sign with a name and location... Others are better at explaining how this all works ... So I'll let them do that!
I'm all caught up on the posts ... Ok ... I skimmed ....
Heather and penny ... Love that you're able to visit ... Love the photo!
Mary ... Welcome back! Missed you.
Ny Karen ... You handled the work situation beautifully.
Allie ... Hugs ... Just hugs. I have no words for all the disrespect you endure ...
Margaret?? ... How are you?
Lisa ... Glad you're feeling better!
Becca ... Hope all is well.
Carol ... I hear you about not taking care of yourself ... Why do we do that.
Can't remember anymore ... But know I think of you all often ... Just when my ditzy brain feels like it!
Have a good night!
Beth near Buffalo
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WooHOO! Congratulations, and I'm glad your husband is doing well.It was a horrible time but the good news he's doing well & I'm back to where I was before. I started MFP in January weighing 258 pound OMG! My first big goal was to lose those 36#s I gained.and this morning I MADE IT :flowerforyou:
And also, wooHOO the scale finally budged this morning. I finally weigh less than I did seven weeks ago. Best one-and-a-half-pound weight loss, EVAR.
Starting weight: 230
MFP starting weight: 225
Current weight: 202.5
Goal weight: 185-ish, depending on muscle mass/strength-to-weight ratio (read: can I do pull ups
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Happy happy happy.
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Pip: Cyclists without helmets are well named as Organ Donors.
: You made a very good point that applies to goof around & occasional bike riders as well as folks who are seriously on the road regularly. :flowerforyou:
Has anyone heard from Becca? I hope things are going well for her DH. 2 -
Did an hour of a bosu DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Leslie Sansonse's 5 Day Walk DVD.
Did you like the Bosu DVD, and if so, what was it?
My ex kept me in the dark for most of the years we were married and heaven only knows how much he had stashed away when he left--leaving me with nothing. I also got an allowance like a child.
What is it about men and money? My ex and I both had careers; the main issue with our marriage was that he didn't want to be a husband. When we were seeing a marriage counselor about the fact that he had been "denying intimacy" in all our years of marriage, he claimed it was because I hadn't turned over my income to him. Wha???
Heather and Penny, how wonderful! Penny, I wanna visit you, toooo (ain't happenin any time soon, though).
Larisa in Seattle
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kat02092015 wrote: »How do I join the 50 + group?
You just did by posting. Welcome.
Keep coming back.
CJ0 -
Michele I feel stupid. What is Mexican Train.
For your party- How about making ice cream in a real ice churned. Everyone can have a turn or 2 and the result is great. You can make fresh fruit ices as well. Make several flavors. You can scrounge around for loaners or a party supply store might rent them cheaply.
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Michele I loved the suggestions about home made ice cream and making balloon animals...
and correction to post above...Becca, not Because
Karen in Virginia1 -
Barbie - I am so glad that your tribute to your teacher went so well! I am sure that she enjoyed it very much. You are a great friend!
Beth- thank you! I really miss you and everyone here so much. It is so nice to be able to come dad. I just have to try to control myself and limit my time here.
Mary from Minnesota1 -
MFP ate my long post again. Grrrrrrr. I think it is telling me to go to sleep.
Hugs to All
CJ0 -
I'm outta here. See you in a week! (or more lol)1 -
Feel as if I'm always trying to catch up on posts...
I am to the bottom of page 22, but heading off to bed so will have to catch up tomorrow.
Mary from Minnesota – So glad to see you posting again. I am glad the medicine is working! Shep has grown and he looks so happy with his stick.
Katla – I like yoga too, but don’t get to do it as often as I would like. This summer, they are doing a “yoga in the park” series. So I get to do yoga each Saturday morning. And, I have found that doing yoga outside is quite relaxing.
Larissa – Congratulations on the new job.
Dr. Katie – Congratulations on finishing the 5K! I’m working to train for my first 5K in about a month.
Karen/Virginia – I know exactly what you mean about this group. I find it very inspiring, but I’ve been posting on and off for about a year and I often wonder when I will feel like part of the group.
Joyce – I am so glad that you and Charlie are finding tender moments while you take care of him. And, I am so happy that you were able to go to choir and make beautiful music.
Linda/IA1 -
I have loved all the puppy pictures! Our foster kittens turned 3 weeks old this week and I’ll have to get some pictures posted here. They are starting to get more adventurous and playful as they gain control of their legs. Momma still tries to move them and hide them under the couch. For some reason, she thinks they are safer under the couch than in their cage. Oh well, soon they will no longer fit under the couch.
My oldest daughter had a garage sale today, so I tried on all my pants. Found about 10 pairs that are so big I can slip them over my hips while still buttoned. I gave my sister a few pairs that fit and put the rest on the garage sale. If they don’t sell, then I’ll donate them to the women’s career closet at our church.
I sent my youngest daughter off on her annual church choir trip. She’ll be in Rori’s neck of the woods as they are headed to Colorado Springs and Estes Park, Colorado for the week.
Talk to you all soon my friends.
Linda/IA2 -
Carol NC: I have to remind myself constantly that taking care of me first is important or I won't be here for anyone else. I'm so glad that your co-worker recognized your teaching ability and complimented you on it.
Penny/Heather: Love the picture - thanks for sharing
Charlene: Congrats on the bone density! Maybe I should retire early.
GLo: Yay for the 36# - well done!
Linda/IA: What a wonderful NSV!
I hadn't realized that you could post future dated food to prevent losing your logging streak. This could help me when I go camping and there is no internet. Thanks for the tip. You have no idea of the lengths I've gone to to keep my logging streak. It always feels so good when I see that number increase.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Carey- Northern Alberta2 -
Hi Gals!!!
Welcome – newbies!
Ljdw99 - world wide happy dance for you!!!
Karen in VA – so glad Griffin is having a good baseball season
Lenora – I think it could be grandparents, but it could be a GodParent (me), it could be an aunt or uncle… In my nephew’s case his grandmother is raising him and his coach and I share the role of trusted adult… I really believe that each situation is different and that a trusted adult can come with many a different title. As for rules – the rules at my house are different where appropriate, so for example everyone helps make dinner at my house – the kids call it aunt kim’s rule where at their house they are not allowed to, but manners, bed times, homework, those type of rules are the same. I am lucky in that neither of the families my niece and nephews live in have rules that I have trouble with except the cooking one… (and these are not little kids- so it is not a safety thing – it is a control issue) And of course seeing how I teach kids cooking in the summer, I think kids belong in the kitchen.
So I read about the men and money problem and am really glad the “man” in my life is a furry friend, he never gets involved with the finances ---LOL
Tomorrow is my nephew’s 18th birthday - he is being raised my his grandma (my mom) but his father has custody, his parents are divorced and his mom is around. **historical context: My brother is physically and emotionally abusive to my mom and my nephew – both of my nephew’s parents have drug and alcohol problems – my mother is classic co-dependent. I don’t put up with abuse, and when my brother has taken me on I have called the police and pressed charges, as a result my mom keeps me and my brother apart as she feels that calling the police on my brother was wrong. ** Ok so now you know the history – well a party for Kyle and 15 of his friends was planned – it would be the first time he has had a party in years as his father had decided that he should not have one. Well it got cancelled today – his father is on a bender and threated everyone, and is generally being an A hole and the party is off…. My heart is breaking for my nephew - I called tonight and his friends took him out, so I’ll call tomorrow - but why are people so mean and hurtful…
June Goals
1 fun thing a week, graduation, visiting with vickie
Log everyday to the best I can, over if need be.
11,000 + steps everyday
Smiles.
Kim from N. California
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linda- thanks! Congratulations on the NSV!
I love kittens! Can't wait to see pictures!
Kim - so sad for your nephew. My dad was like his. He is lucky to have you in his life.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
kat02092015 wrote: »Hi, I'm Kathy, 64 and retired. Anyone from the midwest? Someone responded to me about a week ago and somehow I lost her post. Looking to see who needs support besides myself.
I'm from Illinois and joined February of last year. I've lost 45 lbs. but this last 20 lbs. I need to lose is really testing my patience. Up down, up down, up down... I know I can't give up or I'll be back to that yo-yo syndrome and I don't want to have to lose this weight all over again. I'm sure you can all relate. As they say "misery loves company".0 -
Not sure if I'm doing this right. I do not see my last post...0
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Okay! I get it 1
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