WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016
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Katla, happy birthday. The superman plank is where you lie on your stomach and extend your arms out straight in front and legs straight out back while arching your back. So you look like superman flying.0
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Katla- Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fun day Celebrating!
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Stronglifts Workout B
Squat-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP- 1 X5X 45/50/55/60, 5X5X 55
DL- 1X5X 140
Kettlebell Swing
Russian kettle bell swing-19 X 10 X 30
Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
5 miles
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Sorry Janet! Didn't mean to throw you off! I guess I wasn't totally awake myself. Happy WEDNESDAY!
I did have kind of a NSV yesterday. I have been swimming and can never seem to swim many laps in a row without being out of breath and tired. I usually swim alone, I mean, the life guard and other swimmers are there, but I don't swim with a buddy. When I arrived at the pool yesterday, one of my former daycare parents was there getting ready to do some laps. She swims for an HOUR! She offered to watch a couple of laps and see if she could find the problem. She watched as I huffed and puffed through six laps. She then told me that if I want to swim for 30 minutes non stop or an hour non stop, I need to slow down. So...I slowed down my strokes and made it the entire 30 minutes with out stopping! Whew!3 -
KJ - lol okay, I'll let you slide. I don't know what day is half the time
Great job on the swimming.
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KJ That's a real NSV! Pacing during cardio is a learned skill, especially in the water.
Katla
You are on the cusp, aren't you? Are you part Leo? 
Cheri I am in awe. I so much want to reduce my clutter and stored stuff to a pup tent so I can move to a retirement community in a few years but it seems overwhelming. I am more than a bit envious of the alacrity *Barbie taught me that word* with which you are handling this move (and Ros's).
Here is a Superman plank:
Karen in Virginia
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Alison gorgeous.
Vicki sorry about your mom.
Katla Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou:0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »baLancedLif3 wrote: »fanncy0626 wrote: »Michele- you can start out using a dumbbell but as you get to heavier weights you will want to get a kettle bell because of the grip you don't want to accidentally swing a dumbbell through your TV!
Heather - did you have a chance to look at the workout program? It is for five weeks. I only do the four-weeks and I modified it because I do weightlifting. I would suggest doing The swing, goblet squat, and the press. You can do the swing and the goblet squat every day and add the press every other day. Start out with a 10 pound weight or less and only do The number of sets and reps that they advise. Also if you can get the swing timer app on your phone or computer. I do 30 seconds work, it really only takes 10 to 20 seconds for the swing but it doesn't really matter that I set it for 30 seconds, 30 seconds rest. Then however many sets of exercises for that day. You will love it because I always take my kettle bell with when we travel. At 35 pounds now it is a little heavy for a carry on but, my DH doesn't complain!
Karen VA- The short amount of time and the results from the kettle bell are amazing! The key is to increase the weight or reps every five weeks. I started out with 10 pounds and I am up to 35 pounds since last November. The nice thing about it is that you can stop at any point that you feel is working for you. I no longer have any belly fat. When I sit my stomach is pure muscle.
KJLaMore - get the dust rag out! You won't regret it! As you get to a heavier weight you will want to get the Kettlebell because of the handle grip!
Barbie - that is so funny! What Jake doesn't know won't hurt him!
I'm going to mow my lawn this morning before the sun comes out and it gets too hot. We're supposed to have 90° weather here for the next 3 to 4 days. I will have to do my exercises when I get back in. This is my walk for the day, Shep, runs along with me and gets his walking in as well!
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
Good Morning all!
Just checking out your thread.
@fanncy0626 I am really interested in the kettlebell work out! It sounds doable, fun and rewarding. Any advice you can post will be appreciated. Thank you.
Look back a couple of days on this thread and you will see videos and the five-week workout program that I do. Also get the swing timer app. If you need further information let me know! And welcome to our group!
Mary from Minnesota
@fanncy0626 I will most certainly take a look! Thank you this looks like a great group! Hope you all have room for one more?
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Allie - What alovely DGD!
Miriam - Excellent NSV. You showed them young whippersnappers!
Heather - My honeymoon was spent in Brighton and Bath. I adored the Royal Pavilion when I was there many years before with my parents so I wanted DH to experience it as well. Too bad we got married in Aug. so he didn't get to see the Christmas lights in Brighton. I have not seen the Royal Pavilion since they had to restore it after a fire. Hmmm... I wonder if DH would like to do an anniversary trip back to England.
There was this lovely restaurant in Bath that specialized in small plates. They encouraged the diner to order three or four appetizers instead of a full entre. When my dad passed away we (DH, Mom, Mom's brother and I) went on a trip to England and Wales in memory of Dad. This was 6 years after our honeymoon and the same restaurant was still there (not frequently the case in the US where restaurants come and go with great speed) in Bath. My Mom and Uncle enjoyed it so much we ate there 2 out of the 3 days we were in Bath.
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@Marcelynh I forgot to ask you why you were snorting earlier LOL!0
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Hey all a little bit about me, I am a married mother of two, being a few years from 60. Working towards getting healthier, fitter and stronger by then. Pass experience has shown me .. the "back to the basics " of exercise and cleaning up my food choices is the only way to go. Nothing special, about me.. really. I would love to have the support of you ladies! My photo isn't me .. I have chosen it because in the past I had done weekly Yoga classes and loved it!
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happy bdayyyyy katla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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@baLancedLif3 Hi! and Welcome!1
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I had dinner last night with a group of Red Hat ladies. Not my chapter but we went and visited another local chapter. At one point we went around the table and each person shared one of their favorite summertime activities when we were children. Many women reminisced about playing sports, swimming, roller skating, bike riding, etc. We all talked about if we would survive doing these activities now in our advanced years. I was amused to discover that I would like to try roller skating and bike riding now when that was not something I did as a child.
My favorite summertime activity that I shared with the group was to sit on a blanket under a tree and read to my stuffed animals. I could read for hours. Reading is still a favorite activity.
I'm coming into a joy of moving and exercising late in life.4 -
Happy birthday, Katla!
Paper's out.
Brain's not dead, but is certainly in oxygen deprivation.
TTYL, love y'all!
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Hi all! I live in Toronto and I'll be 53 in October. That profile picture is me about a year ago and I still weigh about the same. Trying to lose the last 15 pounds. Nice to meet you all!2
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Good Wednesday. Going to be another HOT one. Count down till Fall. I am working 7-3:30 today so glad to be inside. Last evening talking with my sister I guess now mom has some CHF and gained 2 pounds in the two days she has been in the hospital. Also sounds like they are not going to have any kind of service for my Uncle. I think that is so sad. But not my choice so just have to let it go.
Allison--Love the picture of your DGD.
Barbie--we have a daughter like that, expects us to make our plans around their visit. They have learned we love to see them, but we do it our way. Hope that Jake is feeling better everyday.
Joyce--You and Charlie have sure been thru a lot and I pray things are getting better. I had my gallblader out about 20 years ago after fighting it for several years. Sure have felt better since.
Miriam--Congrates on the NSV.
Michele--What a nice gift from Jess. They can make us cry for lots of reasons and this was one of the better ones.
Heather--Hope you have a great time with the DGBabies. I love spending time with ours every chance I can
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Katla--Happy Birthday. Hope you have a day as special as you are!!!
Meg--Great to see you posting. My mom is in Alliance Hospital and at this time we are planning on going up there on Sunday unless things change.
KJL--Sounds a good NSV to me.
Well caught up for now and time to finish up and get ready to go home. I have the pictures taken from our trip and going to make each of the DGC that went with us a little reminder. So want to finish them up this evening as DH is working the late shift and will be home around 9. Smile and know that each day we are better then the day before.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE3 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Cheri I am in awe. I so much want to reduce my clutter and stored stuff to a pup tent so I can move to a retirement community in a few years but it seems overwhelming. I am more than a bit envious of the alacrity *Barbie taught me that word* with which you are handling this move (and Ros's).
Karen in Virginia
Had to look that word up:
"a·lac·ri·ty"
noun
brisk and cheerful readiness
Honestly I have always been like this to the point of being used because of it. However, I do find that things in my life move along a lot easier for me with this attitude. I accept the compliment. In a previous career life I would have been a professional organizer!
So the "clean up the back yard stuff" turned into a re-do of the "already packed garage" somehow. Poor hubs just stands there sometimes moving in circles. Overwhelming to him at times. I stepped in and we got all things packed and ready for the truck in one area, all things (a very small pile) going in the mini van in another and we are leaving the garden plants as they are until the day before as to not disturb them too much. We were dripping from the heat (more calories burned?!). Still have to go down to the basement and grab the paints and other hazardous goods going to the hazardous station tomorrow. Needed to put my feet up for a bit.
So as many of you know we moved our daughter in June from Chicago to Midlothian, VA. She has settled in so very well and is the happiest I have seen her in her young adult life. She has started dating again so I know she is in a good place. She has met a really nice Jewish fellow and they are both invested in taking things slowly. So very pleased for her.
Our son, who also lives in Chicago, moved to a new apt. that same week we were in Chicago getting Ros ready for her move. He is closer to Deloitte in The Loop and now walks to work. And being directly across the street from a Jewell flagship store he has been able to eat out much less. Upon hearing the news that we would be moving to Texas he inquired at work as to the availability of his transferring to the Deloitte Houston office to be closer to us! Turns out HE CAN AND IS! They have a position for him in International Tax which is what he wants. He has made a great name for himself in the 2 short years working for Deloitte that there will be no problems with a transfer. So sometime in early fall he will be heading down to Houston. I may have to put on my "alacrity" hat to handle another move and relocation! I will do it happily.
I here the hubs rooting around in the storage closet downstairs. I best go assist....
Laters,
Cheri
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Happppppy Birrrrthday Katlaaaaaa.....(ok I sang that). Do whatcha wanna do, eat whatcha wanna eat, and order people about...its Katla day for gosh sakes! (((hugs)))0
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Hi Ladies - new to this thread - and a retread to myfitnesspal in general - I'll be 53 on the 25th, so I thought I'd drop by and say hello! Happy birthday Katla!!2
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cheri isn't that great news that your son wants to live near you guys?
Meg I think it is awesome that a former student reached out to you like that and I think it is a sign that you're on the right path towards better health
Katla happy birthday!!
I had a lazy, but happy day catching up with phone calls and dealing with remodel from afar. I love being home but preparing myself to go back to Philadelphia. Going back includes more painting, putting in flooring order (logistics with building) and having the O.T. return to the apartment to help OS learn how to maneuver in her new shower.
I am excited that my new cookbook arrived. The kitchen matrix by Mark Bittman. Will be fun to look through.
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So.... I went to my TOPS meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) and I gained 1 lb. Ok this past week hasn't been the best I can do. Worrying about my sister, and her drinking problem had me stressed. I didn't make the best choices. I told my TOPS group today that I do feel blessed, that I can think clearly, walk up and down streets, not let anything (like alcohol) control me, and that I do not take any medicine. Looking at my sisters' life, letting alcohol control her, and that she can't walk 2 blocks without resting, and that her mind is a constant fuzzy, makes me value mine. She is only 58 yrs old. She stays up until sometimes 6am, then sleeps until 2 pm. She does not engage in any sort of news media. Hey newspapers and tv news aren't ALL bad news, there are functions that are going on that make you proud to be a part of your specific city... "Separate the wheat from the chaff" is my motto. There are so many bad things in this world, do we not notice the flowers blooming, or a baby's smile? Notice the good, its there, its always been there. I still smile at strangers, still say hello, still do all the things as I have always done. That is my personality. I still hug my friends, my neighbor, the old guy that works at the gas station, the old gunny that does his laundry the same time we do. I do it because I can, and because they deserve it. Life gives you moments to give of yourself, and you need to take them. Appreciate the opportunities to put yourself out there. Do not allow the bad define you, or limit you. ((((hugs)))))
Becca
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Sitting by a fan and AC on too. Heat index over 100 today. We are not used to this type of heat. I am doing the things I used to do when we didn't have AC. Watering lawn well, closing all the drapes and blinds. Taking it easy. Having a glass of ice tea while I type. Margaret 2
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Becca - great insight!2
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becca your insight and understanding about the difference between you and your sister is powerful. NYKAREN1
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I was laying in bed last night waiting for. Y body to finally give in and go to sleep but somehow was nagging me. I had enjoyed the fact that I was not setting the alarm but I knew something wasn't right. I knew Charlies appointment with our family doc had been set for Thursday and mine was the day before. I also knew that it was Tuesday. It wa then that it hit me. My appointment was 8:30 Wednesday am and I hadn't set the alarm! So that ruined my good nights sleep. And I was in a dead sleep when my alarm woke up this morning. Was real proud of my parking space, first space first row! Found out the selling more than likely due to one of m B/P medicines, Nifedipine. It is the first side effect listed. The doctors office is in the hospital so I is walked up to Charlies room. So I called my PCP office, cancelled his appointment for tomorrow and gave them the info on my medicine.
It is so boring here. Fox News all day long. And they go over the same subject over and over and over. Th convention hasn't even started for the day yet. As usual what I do t help Charlie doesn't make him happ so I am about ready to leave. I asked for the ostomy nurse to come and answer a question for us therefore. Couldn't go down for lunch and I ordered a guest tray. It was the same price as if I had gone downstairs and was convenient.
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@Katla49 I hope you had, a wonderful day, happy birthday.
@csofled I like the encouaging talk of decluttering our spaces, something that I am striving to do.. for my sense of peace and well being in my life. You sound so organized with you move! Awesome news from your son!
@KetoneKaren I vote for that pup tent!1
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