WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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Feb Goals - How'd I Do?
1. Tracking. Submit completed entries in MFP daily. 22/23 days
2. No eating after 9pm. 15/23days
3. Fiber 30g daily. 18/23
4. 30 active Fitbit min daily. 8/23
5. Declutter ✔clothes, ✔books, ✔papers, office supplies. 3/4 categ.
6. In bed by midnight 11/23
SW: 291.6
CW: 292
Jan: +5.4
Feb: -5
2017 TTL: +.4
Good News:
• Lost 5 pounds.
• Tracking is becoming a habit.
• I didn't do any late night snacking for 65% of the days.
• Fiber intake has improved. I hit my 30g goal 78% of days.
• Decluttered 3 of my 4 groups.
Needs Work:
• Exercise.
• Getting to bed earlier.
-- Ginger in Texas6 -
Janetr~ Yep all the cool kids are here too.
Becca
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Happy March!
Did a “quick skim” and will reread later on tonight.
Barbie, thank you for starting this month’s thread. Glad Jake is doing well!
Charleen, way to go on your NSV! What a great feeling to be able to stop a med – a great reward for a job well done! And what a touching story about the old gentleman and his vet bill – there are very few thrills that equal being a “guardian angel” like that. Thank you for posting it and I’ll be on the lookout for ways to do the same.
Heather, photos of DDIL and grandchildren are very nice! Hope the realtor got the pix straightened out for your buyer and the ruffled feathers are soothed-or the NEW realtor, if it came to that, is more diligent. All this real estate stuff brings emotions to a head quite easily. Lots of money flying around, joy and worry at the same time.
I love reading everyone’s goals! Lots of good ideas here!!
Here are mine for this month:
• Keep doing the low-sugar thing, meaning try to keep overall carbs under 100 gm per day and sugars under 50 – MFP includes the sugar in milk, fruit, veggies, etc. And “added sugars” under 10 – this is from processed foods, the bit of maple syrup in my muffin, etc. those are the bad actors I'm really chopping.
• Aim for 30 gm of fiber per day.
• Keep total calories in the 1400 to 1700 range (MFP gave me 1470 but some days I just need a few more to function. Good news is that I no longer have the urge to binge or eat when I’m not hungry.)
• Meet with a trainer at the gym and actually get a “plan” to get some strength training. It’s free with my membership and I just haven’t done it yet. And then actually “work the plan” at least once a week. Not sure my work schedule yet so I’m staying a little ambiguous.
• Aim for 5000 steps per day on average. Still doing a lot of “mall walking” right now with my BFF. Soon will be light enough in the morning to get a nice walk in before most folks wake up – just me and the birds!
Had some good NSV including lower blood sugar, actually a bit lower blood pressure, and fitting again into some of my smaller pants.
Also lost about 3 lbs this month. One of the neat things about eliminating the sugar, according to some of the info I’ve read lately, is that it’s often a slow and gradual process since not all carbs are drastically reduced and I’m OK with that as I am pretty close to goal.
Lanette
SW WA State where March is coming in like a lamb today.
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Barbie - thank you for making the new thread!
JanetR - thanks for missing me! I've felt a little missing in action myself.
Not trying to go all "woe is me," but was just getting my own feet back under me healthwise when Corey broke his wrist. Today was stitch removal day, so that means his surgery was two weeks ago. He's doing well--and they started him on home PT immediately. They want to send him back to work light duty, and I have no idea how all that's going to turn out. He's not supposed to lift more than 8 ounces! Silly buggers.
Minor triumph-yay! He hasn't had a cigarette since the day before the surgery, and Friday will be seven weeks for me.
Finally (FINALLY!) got my head wrapped back around my steadily increasing backside. Makes for an odd picture, but you know what I mean. The three of us chubby sistren at work are all participating in a 50-pounds by July challenge, threw $20 apiece-figuratively--in the pot. Winner takes all. Effectively, ten pounds a month for five months. Spring always seems to be my time, and I apparently suck at the whole "slow and steady" thing... so, I'm goosing myself off the pot. I was 193 at the end of January, and weighed 199 on Monday. Wish it had scared the fat right off my butt--but at least it broke me out of my resigned attitude. Been ramping up my exercise, which always ramps up my appetite initially, and didn't pay enough attention.
Plus, I've got the ladies' camping trip in Montana at the end of July, and that's my other motivation. That and I just had to go out and buy size 18 jeans so I could breathe. Lots of reasons.
But, I'm here even when silent... I read every day, and ache with you and celebrate with you--just had to get my head back on right again to get past wallowing in my self-pity.
So: February - blew up weightwise
March - 189 pounds by March 31.
Love y'all still,
Lisa in West Texas9 -
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Charleen Your act of kindness has me in tears. Bless you.
Yvonne I would like to see bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush. Any chance you can take a picture?
Becca You will be interested to know my nickname when I was a kid was "horse". I somehow thought it was because I was fat (I wasn't). Years later I found out it was because I rode horses and couldn't stop talking about them, and not because I was fat, which I wasn't. If I had known at the time, I would have liked that nickname, as I believed and still believe horses are a higher order. Glad you swatted your silly husband for me. I have been roasting the vegetables the last few days, as I got tired of eating them all raw, and it's amazing how easy it is to eat a pound of vegetables a day. I love 'em!
Lisa Nice to see your post!
Karen in Virginia4 -
Charleen – Our last cat, “Miss Kitty” lived about 21 years. As she got older, it was hard for her to jump up; but, every time we ever mentioned she did not look very good (not grooming herself) and thinking she’d die any time. We were always surprised that when we got home from wherever; she had groomed herself (partially) and would ‘meow’ so we’d look at the job she had done. She’d be ‘groomed’ from the top of her head, down to her waist, down her front legs; but, what she could not reach by bending over, was left ungroomed. She’d ‘meow’ until we reached over and rubbed her head and would ‘purr’ like she was the ‘most loved cat in the world’. Oh, to love a cat and be loved by a cat is a joyous thing. She was the most loved cat of ours, at the time. Tux is such a lover you can't overlook him. He comes running up like a dog; when Louis pulled into the carport. Happy to see him and knowing he will get a small amount of cat food to eat before Luna comes down and pushes him out of the way. That is one reason we keep a small pan out there full of food, in the drawer off the desk. We put Cracker's old crate pad out there on top of the desk and he loves it.
Yvonne in TX – I am sure the bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush flowers are pretty out there. Our spring flowers are daffodils and tulips (although the tulips don’t last long). We have what I call “Johnny Jump-ups” that look like miniature pansies). Pansies down here in SW GA are more of a Fall and Winter flower. Jasmine and azaleas, roses, lilies and irises are some others that will bloom out in the yard. It doesn’t look like my irises are coming up; and, I can just hope that my lilies will bloom. The Johnny Jump-ups grow ‘wild’ in the wooded area, where it is moist. But you can buy flats of them during early Spring.
Heather – I’m still on HCT (???) has a long name; but, very low dosage. It always goes by the shortened term.
Becca – Your lunch looks delicious!
Mia and Becca – You’ve got to remember to ‘bookmark’ the new page(s).
Lisa – Great that you and your husband have not smoked since the day before surgery; and, you for 7 weeks. You go, girl! Y’all will feel so much better being ‘smoke-free’.
Can’t wait for the combined “Chicago” shows and the ‘new’ one as well.
Kept under my caloric intake for the first time in the past 3 days. Got to get up on the treadmill now; so ‘nighty-night’
Lenora
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Charleen, that man will remember your vet's office forever. You are a saint. When an elderly person has a sick animal, a part of him is sick also. Helping bring that animal to health is so much more that just helping the animal.
Heather, thanks for the pics. Your DDIL is beautiful.
Becca, is that spinach leaves in your lunch?? I sometimes like regular spinach but not cooked like that. I'm glad you do.
Well today I stopped playing a facebook game I have been playing for about 6 years. I used to love playing it and always prided myself for being high in the ranking. I have no more passion for it now and find it a chore. It took a lot of thinking but I gave it up.
In PT today, she had me sit on aan excercise ball once good and balanced had to put each leg up in the air. It still hurts my left low back but not my right low back. I also can't balance without holding on to the table. I guess my core isn't strong enough yet. I have one more session with her and then another re-evaluation. I hope I am done pretty soon. I don't like forking out $40/session. But last year they were $45 so I guess I should be glad.
Gotta get ready for choir practice, Joyce Indiana3 -
Jolene, I have my exercise bike in the living room facing the TV and I ride and watch for a few hours every day
Barbie (riding the bike while posting this)5 -
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Going to do my elliptical tonight... Love me some elliptical~
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX7 -
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 12.51min, 13.8amph, 144mhr, 2.9mi = 117c
apple watch- 111c
SPIN CLASS- 45MIN, 91ar, 100aw, 149mhr, 11-17g, 20.1mi = 338c
apple watch- 352c
bike ride gym 2 dome train station- 7.20min, 144mhr, 11.4amph, 1.3mi = 86
apple watch- 47c
jog station 2 wk- 5.09min, 10.13min mi, 152mhr, .5mi = 57c
apple watch- 54c
jog wk 2 sta- 5.20min, 10.31min mi, 141mhr, .5mi = 64c
apple watch- 53c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.51min, 7.8amph, 145mhr, 2.5mi = 208c
apple watch- 148c
total cal 8703 -
March Goals
Ways to Step-Up My Game
Assess Problems
1. Carbs. I've been attempting to do a lower carb diet of 50-75g with no more than 25g per meal. (Doctor recommendation.) But - I haven't been monitoring my carbs well.
2. Fiber. I've attempted to get 30g fiber daily for colon health. (Doctor recommendation.) I'm getting it by adding Metamucil or Miralax to my daily intake. I want to incorporate more food-based fiber. I have a list of high fiber foods. And, I'll add ground flaxseed and chia seeds to my meals.
3. Breakfast. I struggle with choosing a healthy breakfast - so it's often coffee and an ounce of raw almonds. Think I'll try prepping some quick breakfast options. I also have a bad habit of getting my coffee and getting on the couch in my pjs until I pry myself up to get busy. I think I need a rule to make myself get dressed before my 2nd cup of coffee.
4. Vegetables - I need to eat more fresh vegetables. I love them - but I've been too lazy to fix them for myself. DH preps more starchy veggies/sides and I need to pass on those. Actually I'm not that lazy. But DH tends to cook more. Even if I cook - he'll come in and cook something else. And... I hate wasting food. We aren't on the same page. When I dropped the most weight in 2014 - I was squarely and completely in charge of preparing every bite I ate. And... DH tended to get on board with me then. He will follow my lead. So... I'll meal plan for myself and get to cooking.
5. Exercise. I haven't really pushed myself to get moving. Perhaps getting myself dressed when I get up will help my motivation. Also - I might be letting myself off the hook by thinking... "weight loss is really more about the eating than the moving". And that may be true... but psychologically for me - they work together to promote and support the whole healthy lifestyle vibe: Eating and moving to feel better... to build my core... to be stronger.
6. Blood Labs. I received results of my blood work. Glucose is elevated. So time to get it under control. Doc wants me to focus on losing 10% weight.
March Goals
1. Carbs 50-75g with no more than 25g per meal.
2. Fiber 30g - work on getting more from food. Add to menu plan.
3. Track. Submit completed entry daily in MFP.
4. Vegetables. Eat a big veggie salad for lunch or supper.
5. Exercise. Log 30 Fitbit minutes. And daily session on the elliptical.
6. Fast. No eating after 9pm. To prevent late night snacking and to get a good 12 hour overnight fast.
7. Sleep. In bed by midnight.
8. Declutter. Office Supplies, Electronics, Music, Craft Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, Utility Drawer, Utility Closet.
I'll work on more mindful... eating, exercise, sleep. Aiming for progress not perfection.
I'm thankful for this group.
-- Ginger in Texas3 -
Thanks Barbie for getting us into a new month with a clean start. We all need redos once in awhile.
Charleen - you are a kind and loving person. You will reap your rewards.
Heather- your grands are beautiful.
Lisa - glad you are ready now. So let's do this.
Welcome to the new girls.
Tomorrow I will do my measurements and weight.
Mary- walk everyday, any measurement such as steps or time?
Played bridge all day so feeling very jumpy. May walk around the house for awhile.
SueBDew in TX2 -
Thanks for new thread, Barbie!
My goal for March is to exercise more because the weight has been doing that creep up thing since Christmas. Not good!
Betty2 -
Ginger, I get dressed immediately in the morning after my bathroom ablutions. Then I am ready to take a walk. About vegetables, I buy frozen cauliflower and broccoli and green beans so I can have veggies in a hurry and no worry about preparation or waste. Also I eat exactly the same breakfast every day so I don't have to think about what to fix.
Charleen, what a thoughtful thing you did.
Stats for today:
17,000 steps
185 minutes walking Sasha and Bess
133 minutes riding the exercise bike
line dance class
Barbie from chilly NW Washington
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February Goals were a bust ... the only thin I did consistently was check in with all of you!
March Goals
Log Everything
Stay within calorie goals
Lose 2 pounds per week
Add intentional exercise at least once a week
Check in with all of you every day
Thoroughly Spring clean one room per week
So … I bought a bag of Snapea Crisps … nope, do not like them! I think I was hoping they would taste like Cheetos! And they absolutely do not!
Margaret ... prayers for you and your husband...
Karen in VA ... continued prayers for Olivia's healing ...
Good news from my 85 year old mother who had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer early in February ... they got all of the cancer and she only has a 10% chance of recurrence.
Waiting for the power to come back on (major wind storm outside) so I can turn off the generator and go to bed.
Beth near Buffalo
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Joyce~ Yep that is fresh spinach,sautéed until just wilted, not slimy! I am a SPINACHHOLIC.3
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would like to participate! My name is Rebecca. I'm sure it's gonna take some time to figure out the threads, but I'm excited to get started.9
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening My Dear Friends,
Barbie, thanks for the new thread. Glad Jake is doing well and the checkup was positive.
KarenVA, that picture of Olivia was for sure an Olivia fix. What an absolute doll!!! Thanks. I hope she will improve soon and be able to go home. (((Hugs)))
Margaret, glad your DH came through the surgery in good shape. If not talking about it is what works for you then that is what you should do. Just know we are thinking about both of you and sending the best thought and vibes. (((Hugs)))
Heather, I’m glad the insurance company is paying you for your illness in Mexico. I figured they would but it could have been a bit more difficult.
Patatina, welcome. This thing works for sure and this is a very supportive and informative group of ladies. Please tell us about yourself to help us get to know you. We also ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location.
Charleen, yes that counts as an NSV. A huge congrats on getting off of all your meds. That is wonderful. Keep up the good work.
Katla, Schooner is beautiful. I think I’d pay for a brush out once in a while, too. That’s great that your insurance will pay for the raccoon damage.
Chris, great pictures. Thanks. I love to keep up with the latest in fashion.
Krissy, welcome. Come often and join right in.
Heather, you know we never mind your pictures. I love them. Thanks for sharing and please keep it up.
CJ, welcome. Thanks for the introduction. Now we just need to know what name you want to be called. Glad to have you join us.
Charleen, that was a wonderful thing you did for the man at the vet. And you are right that 22 years is a long time to have a pet.
to any Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Even though my itching eyes are much better since getting the Neti Pot, I still have some allergy symptoms so I decided to switch antihistamines. I take one every day and have been on the same one for a few years now so figured it couldn’t hurt to try a switch. The pollen is so thick here that all the cars are yellow. I’ve enjoyed reading all the goals and they give me some good ideas.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
The WOMAN
I was yesterday,
introduced me to the
woman I am today;
which makes me
very excited about
meeting the woman
I will become
Tomorrow.
- Poetic Evolution-5 -
Ginger in Texas~ You have a lot of solid exercise and eating plans working. I know for breakfast sometimes I eat my lunch. Coffee, with some hearty bread, turkey slices, tomatoes, and some great cheese like pepper jack havarti. Sometimes I make some crazy packed oatmeal cookies. I add nuts, dried cranberries, or even prunes cut up small. My idea of a great breakfast, is doing what it is suppose to do, breaking the fast. Congrats with your journey!
Becca
Oregon5 -
Just logged the rest of my food and checking in.
Was so happy to see at the top of my page the banner " One day streak! "
See ya tomorrow!
Ginny in The Villages.6 -
Goals for March :
1. Lose another 8 lbs
2. Deal with stress of unhappy husband in unhappy job ( or him quitting)
3. Schedule that colonoscopy that I have been putting off for 4 years
4. Paint. daughters room and baseboards in prep for selling house.
5. Be more structured at work daily to obtain goals.
6. Remind myself daily of my blessings.
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DJ, thank you! I answer to pretty much anything, but CJ it is. lol. The 511 in my username refers to my height - 5' 11'. I am in Saskatchewan, Canada. Just home from workout #3, Yay. Feeling tired and alive. Reading these posts is going to be very instrumental in boosting my commitment. Just hearing what others are going through and accomplishing makes me realize that I'm truly not alone. I'm so glad that threads like this are available. Well, I'm off to shower and hit the hay. Nite all!!7
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Lenora -GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »Mia and Becca – You’ve got to remember to ‘bookmark’ the new page(s).
Done!
Mia in MI1 -
Charleen that was such a wonderful thing you did! That man will be forever grateful.
Ginger I can completely relate where you are coming from with the coffee in the morning ! I am going to try to motivate myself to get dressed when I wake up, and go for a walk as my coffee is "making". My reward will be my coffee when I get back. My plan is to Start with 15 minutes, 3 times a week. Hard to fit the exercise in my schedule & the only time I can find at the moment is the mornings ! (Yuck!)
NOT a morning person!
Libby-Phoenix, AZ2 -
Today was National Pig Day. Here's our Miss Piggy. She's a sociable pig... visits around the neighborhood. The school bus stops every month or so to let the kids get a good look at her.
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Charleen - you did such a wonderful thing for that man. God bless you.
Karen - sending prayers for Olivia and your family.
Hugs to all
Paula Y4 -
Charleen: What a wonderful way to help someone. You were his guardian angel.2
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