WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017
barbiecat
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A new month always feels like a clean slate for me--a chance to make a new beginning. I hope you'll join me in this adventure.
If you made any goals or resolutions for January, how did you do?
If you've made any goals or resolutions for February, please share them with us.
If you have a loved one who wants to give you a meaningful gift for Valentine's Day, consider making a list that includes such non-food items as leggings, yoga pants, exercise DVD's, dumbbells, or ankle weights.
This journey is more fun and more satisfying when done with like minded companions. You'll find lots of us on this thread.
Don't forget to bookmark this thread so you can find it again.
Barbie from chilly NW WashingtonResolutions for January: (with end of the month comments)
*assemble the necessary papers and numbers to prepare 2016 income tax return (only one document missing)
*meditate daily, increasing time gradually (yes)
*do physical therapy exercises daily (twice a week, not nearly good enough)
*act the way I want to feel (yes)
February Resolutions:
*mail income tax documents to the accountant
*meditate daily
*do physical therapy exercises twice a week
*act the way I want to feel
My word for 2017 is "balance".
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Barbie, thanks for getting us to the new month.
Good luck to all of us on our journey that we may reach our desired destinations.
I know February will be better than January for me. I can do this!!
Love you all,
DJ
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Thanks, Barbie, for leading us forward. We appreciate your leadership and dedication, and above all your inspiration to keep moving foward in a positive manner.
DJ of course you can do this sweetie. One step at a time. You've got this. Big (((hugs))).
Janetr okc
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Well, I cleaned and organized for an hour in my study. Broke my rolling cart trying to get the handle down. Threw the thing in the trash, got on Amazon and ordered an assortment of bungee.cords. I'm going to try attaching my purple milk crate to small hand trucks (which I already have) instead of the rolling cart, since I've gone through three of those things. I need something to haul my books, projector, etc when I do workshops and programs. I think I'll go work another hour since I got my retail therapy on Amazon.
My net loss for January was 5 lbs. I'll take it!17 -
choklityum - good for you refusing to go with those gals. Actually, the apple is probably more filling anyway.
Betty - I had a real deep fear of horses, that's probably because one time the horse bucked while I was on it and almost threw me off. I was pretty young at the time. Then about 20 years ago I took some horseback riding lessons. The first lesson the instructor had to keep reminding me to breathe! I was so scared. They had me on a horse that was lame, had something wrong with his foot so it was all bandaged up. There is no way he could go any faster than walking. But I was still scared to death. Today, I'm not as scared of a horse. I remember a lady at the Y telling me about one person she was teaching, how afraid of the water they were. Most instructors are very sympathetic to a person with a fear of the water and will work even one-on-one. I totally agree with others, there is so much c*** that I have to bring to the Y for when I go to the water aerobics class it isn't even funny. I used to laugh at these ladies who used to bring their things in a small suitcase -- now I know why.
jolenec - take care, my friend
I love pomegranite juice, too. But you're right, it IS so expensive. I could drink it all day if I could, but I don't think we could manage that.
Sharon - I usually pack my pierogi in packs of 10. Well, the last time I made them I made 53. Hmmmm.....somehow, and I don't know how this happened (smile) those 3 somehow found their way into my stomach. Well, I couldn't make a package of only 3, now could I????
Joyce - good for you no scooter!
Chris - I never thought of checking Amazon for the leggins. I've check other places and they don't have the bright green, maybe Amazon does
Michele in NC
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drkatiebug wrote: »Well, I cleaned and organized for an hour in my study. Broke my rolling cart trying to get the handle down. Threw the thing in the trash, got on Amazon and ordered an assortment of bungee.cords. I'm going to try attaching my purple milk crate to small hand trucks (which I already have) instead of the rolling cart, since I've gone through three of those things. I need something to haul my books, projector, etc when I do workshops and programs. I think I'll go work another hour since I got my retail therapy on Amazon.
My net loss for January was 5 lbs. I'll take it!
Katiebug:
I got my leggings today. Love, love them. You may be on to something with this 12 step thing
Janetr okc
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Barbie: Thank you so much for the new thread!
January 2017 Resolutions:
1: Log every bite and swallow; done
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina. I managed this most of the time, with one or two misses.
3. Have fun every day. I won't say the day we had to drive back from the non surgery for DH was a fun day, but I did have a sense of satisfaction and relief that we made it home in one piece.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.Done!
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.Done
February 2017 Resolutions
These will look familiar. They work for me.
1: Log every bite and swallow;
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
Have a great February!
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon8 -
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Awashin2 - welcome and join right in. Tell us a bit about yourself. You've found a great group of supportive, encouraging ladies.
Janetr OKC0 -
Happy February, everyone.
Sarah - I hit the reset button and feel I am back on track after the licorice debacle.
We have a bit of work to do but the trailer is great.
Kelly - Having a colonoscopy saved my life. I lost some of my intestines but kept my life. Good trade , I would say. I am down to every 2nd year now. For whatever reason I crave McDonald's cheese burgers when I am done. What's that all about? I'm glad you had yours.
Cheri - Sounds like you are on the right track
lacruiser - Great weight loss. I definitely like the finish in the photo. Have fun with your projects.
Paula - Keep holding fast
Grace - Glad to hear that your daughter's surgery went well. Hopefully this brings an end to her physical problems.
Paula Y - Thank you. I feel I am back on track. Tomorrow I have my special dessert for the month. Looking forward to that. It will be delicious cake made for the Special, Spectacular, Sassy Girl who is turning Seven.
Work started with problems this morning. I was ready to go home by the time the rest of the crew came in.
Printers wouldn't work, registers wouldn't work, people had lots of concerns about the reno at the front of the store. Started at 8, roaring headache by 9:45 a.m. At least I was able to solve most of it without calling our HELP desk. The wait for that can be horrendous. Tomorrow is a new day.
I was early for my appointment with Brooke ( My weight loss nurse). A whole lot early. A day early. Apprehensive as it is an official weigh in. Curious to know if anything has moved from last time.
2 trips out to see the trailer. First I went with Larry. I loved it. From the queen size bed that I can walk around to the outdoor kitchen. I loved it all. Bunk beds, leather pull out couch. Love it. Good counter space, a decent fridge, flat screen tv. 2 tables. Front bed room for us. Back bedroom for the grands or other guests. Storage. Outdoor kitchen. I love it. Did I mention I love it? It seems big to me but I think I can handle that.
I took my sister out to the farm to see it. It got her up, showered and dressed. She loves a good deal and felt that the trailer is definitely a deal. I'll put in some elbow grease but the brunt of the work will be done by my talented DH. I'm okay with the purchase because I know we will sell our current trailer to cover a good portion of the cost.
Tomorrow's birthday supper could be a mine field for me. Keira is campaigning for supper at McDonald's. I watched The Founder on Sunday. Ray Kroc was a ruthless man when he went for his golden ring.
If we don't go to McDonald's then DD will make home made pizza. Cake there will be cake. I am looking forward to that. I bought the presents today but they got overshadowed by a trailer. Going to look for Super Sassy jewelry between work and my appointment. Also have to take Harmony to dance. It's going to be a busy day.
Larry was cranky today. It finally came out that it was because of the photos of Emmanuel that I showed Jason.
Good Grief. We have been married for 35 years in March. Those photos have been buried in that box for about that long. The man is Jason's father. Larry is worried that Emmanuel (aka Roly, aka Waylaidu) is going to hurt Jason again emotionally. He is also worried that I still have feelings for him. He doesn't have to worry about that. We could avoid so much strife if we just communicated.
- Sharon in Lethbridge.
Not sure if these will be this month's goals
-Move more. Whine Less
-Give someone a compliment or a thank you each day
-Do something fun
-Actively strive to improve.
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The end of January was the end of my first three weeks of the MFP regime - dropped 17.4 pounds. I know a good bit of it was water loss as I am just starting out and have a lot to lose. I have been experimenting with different exercise videos to see what fits best and seem to have aggravated the tendon in my upper thigh which gave me so much trouble a couple of years ago. I rested it yesterday and will see if it is up for slow walking today.
Betty - I learned to swim when I was 14, but I was petrified of the water. I spent the entire first lesson standing on the side of the pool looking down into the water. Eventually I made into the water and found that it was not as bad as I had feared.
Re - Sounds like you found a good physical therapist. Hopefully the exercises will move you in the right direction. Oh yes, I have visions of those snakeskin jeans dancing in my mind.
Goal for February: To make it through my second MFP month with as much pleasure as the first.7 -
Morning all February already where does time go Busy day today pick up my coat which has been altered from the tailor then lunch with 1918 Club usually a roast and then dessert Do count it and try to compensate
Welcome to all new folks
Don't usually post goals but here goes
Get below 126 lbs
Gym nearly every day
More outdoor walks
Kate UK3 -
Good Morning Ladies~
I have some news to share and I hope you all will all support my decision..
Tom and I had a heart to heart monday night.. we talked darn close to an hour..and we are going to try and make this work..
NOW don't y'all go crazy... I told him how much he has hurt me emotionally and mentally over the years and that would not continue. that things would need to change.. that he would agree to counseling.
Our personalities will never change but our behaviors can..so we will try and work through this.. I will keep my check in my own account and help pay the bills that way.. told him that I would like to control my own finances and want to be more involved with how it is distributed..
No One want's to see a marriage fail...
it is going to be a long and slow process . but please dont bash .. and wish us luck.. it will be a long road..20 -
Good morning all,
I am new here. I've been using the myfitness pal app since the second week of January, 2017 when I started my exercise and diet routine. I joined a gym at that time and I have been going 4-5 days a week spending one hour. Not easy! Haven't been to a gym in 5 years after dealing with breast cancer.
My resolutions for February:
1. Maintain a good attitude
2. Log everything I eat
3. Get to the gym 5 days a week
4. Get outside to walk more
5. Lose 50 pounds in the next year
Donna - E. TN13 -
Sharon - Happy Birthday! Have a great day Celebrating!
Allie - you need to do what is best for you. We're here to support you!
Mary from Minnesota2 -
Happy February. Thanks Barbie for your leadership.
My feb goals are simple:
1. one day at a time make good choices
2. Take each little moment of our trip and treasure the experience.
Here's a pic of Rori and me at our coffee date-she is awesome! Had a lovely chat on a flurry filled afternoon in Pleasantville, NY
Keep on keeping on ladies! NYKAREN12 -
Do you have room for a 65 and starting over? I started in January of course after Christmas. I almost went comatose during Christmas (December, I consider the whole month Christmas) on eggnog.
Anyway, with my new Humana Medicare all in one plan, I get Silver Sneakers and that gives me access to the local YMCA and a fitness club. So, I adopted the phrase No excuses 2017. I am doing activity 6 days a week and most days it is treadmill 30 minutes, then resistance machines. If the weather is nice I will walk around a local park lake. So far I have lost from 169 to 163 today= 6 pounds down. I did start fasting 2 weeks ago one day a week (Wednesday) from after lunch till lunch time on Thursday. Keeping calories under1200 every day. I also snagged me a Garmin Vivofit refurbished for $40 and love it! So helpful. Not sure I have an actual weight goal but going down is certainly my goal and feeling good.11 -
Welcome to February Ladies!
Thank you Barbie for your inspiration and keeping us together for another month.
Pitegy, 17.4 lbs. Wow! What an impressive loss for the month! Keep it up, and as you know the weight will not continue to come off that quickly, small amounts add up to to big amounts over time. Do not get discouraged just keep plugging along.
Drkatebug, 5 lbs lost! Woohoo! That's equivalent to a bag of flour you are no longer lugging around.
I was pleasantly surprised with another small loss this morning, .2 lb., but as I keep,saying, those small numbers add up. I'll take it as a great way to begin the month. I've lost 5.5 lbs. since January 9.
Have a great day everyone.
Chris in snowy MA1 -
Happy February!
Paula Y Regina eh. So funny, nice to have you here neighbor! I am still a Rider fan!
Re so when I got home I noticed a tear in my nylons and wondered if it had been there the whole day. Aside from the usual tech issues, the event went well.
Barbie Good goals. I like the last one "act the way I feel" And thanks for the new link and keeping this group going!
DJ Wishing you good luck for February
DRKatie I do a lot of events where I have to schlep all my stuff. I bought a large rolling tool chest. I just took out the top compartment that was for tools and it has worked out great and very inexpensive compared to similar items that are made specifically for business/event purposes
Katia Congrats on your Jan goals and great goals for Feb
Awashin2 Welcome
Donna Welcome
NYKaren Nice pic
Allie You are in control of your life and what you do is your choice. We are not here to judge! I wish you the very best because you deserve the very best
Goals For February
Log every day
Try to stay under target but if not get back on track
Reduce carbs
Weigh less than end of Jan (currently at 211)
Increase fitness goals
Well off to the dentist blah and then to work. Have a great day all you beautiful gals! Sarah, Ontario, Canada 2 -
Good morning everyone. I am looking for support and motivation.
Goals for February
1. Log everyday
2. stay in my calorie range
3. lose 10 lbs
4. workout using the seven workout
5. keep up with 10000 steps per day
Have a great day everyone!8 -
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Good morning ladies! Happy Wednesday and Happy February!
Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into a new month of togetherness! I have forgotten to say congrats on your new addition! Bess looks like she is settling into your little family very well!
Karen NY and Rori- Yea! Another 50+ meet up! You both look wonderful and I am so glad you were able to meet! I love the multi-tile mural behind you! I may have to steal that idea for my living room.
Sharon- Have a wonderful birthday!
Allie- It takes great courage and an even greater heart to open yourself up and try again! We are here with you and for you! Sending thoughts of love and support to you and Tom.
Chris- Little losses add up! I think you are doing an amazing job and you look fantastic!
Leigh- 17+pounds is an AWESOME start to the new year! And yes, most likely mostly water weight; but it helps you see that making good choices works! Yea, YOU! A month of good choices!3 -
A review of my January goals:The word I chose for this year is: Action
Chosen because I can commit, resolve, intend...I am good at those things...it is the taking action that I need to work on. I resolve to take action on whatever I put my mind to.
I will act upon making healthier life choices every day.
I will act upon making my work environment a place of peace, learning, and joy for the kids and myself
I will act upon making the year less stressful for my husband, by doing little things.
I will act upon making my own desires/dreams a reality, even if it is only one small step towards a dream.
Starting the year with reality to take action on: My weight is 237. Taking action beginning now. I couldn't get into Mary's suggested fitness thread, so I will ACT to lose 40 pounds by May 27. I know with action and the support of you lovely ladies, I can do this! Love to you all! xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
237 on January 1st...230 on February 1st. I will take that seven pound loss!11 -
Thank you ladies for the love it truly means alot 3
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Goal for February is same as January "Kindness"
Knee pain is better. Margaret 4 -
Allie - My husband and I tried four times to separate and only managed it on the fifth time. It is HARD to change your life radically. I wish you the best whichever way it goes. I do hope he goes to counselling.
Leaving day today. We saw the rack rate for this room. Over €1,000
Of course we were booked in for a cheaper room and the agency would have got a substantial discount, so I'm thinking they paid €500 -€600 . Not our normal league! !!!! It's been lovely living like millionaires! Last night for dinner by the sea, with the wind rustling the palm trees and the surf breaking on the sand, we had a beer and a chaya and lime juice (gorgeous) , one tiny appetiser each - soup, and squid with fennel (fabulous), and one small starter size sweetcorn and artichoke risotto each.(delicious). We shared a homemade sorbet melange of mango, passion fruit and soursop. (Yum) €91. The cheapest ordinary wine is €60. Needless to say, we have not indulged. The good thing is I have never had such a dry holiday and I am going home slim!
If you ever win the lottery then this is a nice place to spend it. :laugh:
Check out of the room is 12.00 and then we leave for the airport at 3.30. We are checked in and our seats reserved.
I've been sending the grandchildren regular emails and silly pics which DDIL says they enjoyed. They sent us a tiny video of them in the bath wishing us love.
Can't wait to see them.
Sherry - Glad you have found somewhere to be happy for a while so your new lawyer can get working for you.
DH is taking a few last photos. Now I shall get ready for the INCLUDED breakfast.
Some very good weight losses in January, ladies! Good going!:drinker:
Heather on the Riviera Maya.
P S Katla - I haven't seen a mosquito the whole time I've been here! It's quite windy and cooler here on the coast. Perfect temperature for me.
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Allie, we all want the best for you. If Tom is willing to work with you to make your marriage a happy place then you've made a good choice. Best wishes to both of you.NYKaren and Rori, You two look so beautiful and happy. How great that you were able to meet up and spend time together. Yesterday Beth walked with Sasha and me and our usual two friends and a dog. Except for a few leash snafus, it was a great walk that lasted well over an hour. Barbie from chilly NW Washington 2
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Sherry -I should have known better... Thanks for easing our minds.1
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Allie, you know more of what is going on than we do. I support whatever decision you make. Good idea to keep your money separate. Requiring counseling for both as you suggested with the stipulation that if he doesn't go... divorce.
I'm feeling better today. Thank you ladies! Took a nap at 4-6pm the fell asleep on the chair by 8 pm last night. Went to bed and feel so much better.
January goals: 1 end month lighter. Start weight 184.7 end weight 183.8 also emotionally lighter so met this one!
2. Exercise 5/7 days. Met this the last 2 weeks, about 50% other two weeks
3. Use breathe app on watch daily. About half done
4. Declutter... a little but a start.
February goals same as Jan:
1. End lighter - start weight 183.8
2. Exercise 5/7 days (cardio at least)
3. Breathe app 1-2 times a day
4. Declutter
Taxes done and filed yesterday. YAY!
Stats:
Squats 56
Yoga 15 min
Elliptical 30 min
Steps: Apple Watch 6149. Fitbit 6048
Water 6 cups
Breathe app 1
Rita in snowy pretty CT
Ps. Shoveling snow for cardio today.
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