WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2017
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My profile picture is from 5 years ago when I had lost 80 lbs and felt better than I had in forever.
Here I sit now a few months after my 50th birthday and after a year filled with trauma, stress, and an emotional roller coaster having gained every bit of that 80 lbs back. I am disappointed with myself. 1 year ago my then boyfriend, now husband, was ran over by a cement mixer and drug 38 feet, breaking 21 bones. Thank God he survived although he has lifelong limitations now. But we spent 3 1/2 weeks in the hospital, 5 1/2 weeks at a rehab hospital, 2 additional hospital stays, 5 surgeries, weeks of PT, living here and there due to his limitations. It has taken a toll and it was easier and faster to eat on the run or to eat whatever was available, quick and easy. Not to mention there was no exercise going on. These are not excuses because I should have tried harder, but I didn't and now I am paying for it. I feel like crap most of the time. I have no energy. My blood pressure a few weeks ago was 189/113 so the doctor has put me back on BP meds (haven't taken for 15 years). I have to get back on track. My issue is that I need accountability to stay on track. Myfitnesspal helped me with that last time, and I am hoping it will again.6 -
Hello, Groovy Gals!
Thank you all for your kind words. I have been in a "Meh" kind of place. Not really depressed - but not really enthusiastic about the whole weight loss process, either. I just couldn't understand why - the moment I got back from my Mom's house - I puffed up - and have not un-puffed in like a month.
Well - I puffed up a little just on general principle - too much sodium, not enough sleep. But I had that Forehead Smack moment the other day when I realized why I have not yet UN-puffed.
My knee Doc got me approved for the gel shots in my knee - and I have had a shot each week for the last two. Well, DUH - the gel is what is different - and why my legs are visibly swollen up. I am HOPING that once I get the final shot and everything "settles" that the puff will go away.
The Gel does seem to be helping, by the way... I have a lot less incidents of pain and crunchiness in the knee that is getting the shots - so that is good news. Even with PT, I was still having a lot of pain whenever I stood for a long time, or did a lot of unusual activity - but, I am having a lot less of that with the gel. I guess I am one of the 62% for whom the shots work.
So, that is great. And it also occurred to me that part of my lack of enthusiasm in the whole process is because I have not been on the forums - reading all the success stories and keeping up with my peeps. I mean it's hard to be down when you see people doing positive things and taking control of their lives on a daily basis.
So, I have been trying to carve out an hour here and there to check in, at MFP. We will see if I can get my Mojo back.
Thankfully, the exercise and logging are habits - and I have made a conscious effort NOT to break them - so, I haven't fallen off the wagon.
So, again, thank you, Ladies - for being your wonderful selves - and for coming to get me when I didn't show up for a while.
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Michele - what kind of workout do you do on the Bosu? I do some squats on one at my PT - but, an hour? I would be interested to hear. I am thinking of getting one for the house - because just balancing on it is awesome - and a few minutes of squats on it are great. If you have an hour workout that you can do on one, well that would be good, too.
*for your Sisters - a kettlebell is pretty portable. Just a thought.
Sue - that picture with the goats is ADORABLE!
Beth - GREAT JOB! Going to the gym is awesome!
SueBDew - Thank you! I am trying to keep up with y'all - I need you guys as a lifeline.
Becca - Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you had a fantastic day!
Cheri - Love the t-shirt in your gym collage. And it is SO true... working out IS cheaper than therapy.
Janet - I am sorry about your Sister. I am thinking good thoughts!
Allie - I HOPE your attorneys are going to point out the years you have spent as Tom's maid and housekeeper... he has certainly not been treating you as anything more than a servant - so, you should be compensated... not to mention the care-giving to his father. Hugs! Stay strong.
Lisa - OMG, I just want to scoop Egg up and keep her! She is so cute....
Lisafred - Take heart! You did it before - you know you can do it, again. Come here, often. These ladies are a wonder and a delight - and they will give you good advice and the occasional kick in the backside, if needed.
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Well, I must go. It's time to head out if we want to make it to the pool, today!
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX7 -
Can I join your group? I have 15lbs to go and I have been struggling for quite some time. I need help and support.
I am 63 years old, love to line dance (3-4 times a week), walk a bit (but not enough) and I am not very good at tracking.
Reading the posts here is giving me motivation to change my ways!
Goals for the rest of this month:
Track every day (even if it's not good)
Increase exercise by walking extra blocks home after my daily coffee with my gal pals.
Jenn from beautiful BC, Canada
Welcome , Jenn. Yes we have room. Keep coming back and join in the conversation. I line dance three mornings a week and walk every day. I live on the north Olympic Peninsula in Washington. I lost weight with the help of MFP and have kept it off
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington3 -
Nothing much to say today except to say I agree with what everyone is saying. Allie, I don't even know why you are allowing Tom to stay now. Why wouldn't he even want to stay? He has been served for divorce, and he still wants to live there? Kind of wrong. Does your lawyer know he is trying with you?
Joyce, Indiana2 -
Hello ladies: Things are going pretty well here,horses are out in the pasture. DD has gone to the horse racing with her DB and his fiance, so things are quiet here at home. I am doing well on my eating. I love this time of year when we can get fresh local fruit and vegetables.
Janetr - Glad your sister is improving and hope that it continues.
Becca - Happy belated birthday!!!
Ginger- Sorry you lost your streak. Now just make the next one longer.
Beth - Keep hitting that gym.
Heather - Lovely pictures. You look like a happy group.
Lisa - Kitties are so cute when they are sleeping.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
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A lazy afternoon in the front pasture. This is my horse Jule. My DD's two are in the backround, Suni on the left and Ruby on the right.3
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Good evening Ladies!
Attended Sail Boston today, what a spectacular event! I must commend the organizers and the city of Boston for doing a stellar job, security was tight, but unfortunately necessary, and conducted in an efficient and friendly manner. Public transportation was readily available, as well as seemingly thousands of porta-potties which were everywhere. The estimates were that they expected 2 million attendees. There was not even 1 minor incident that I encountered. Mother Nature finally cooperated and the fog lifted allowing the ships to sail after an hour delay. We got there a little after 8am and secured a wonder plot of grass on a hill overlooking the harbor. I got up about once an hour to walk around to check things out and loosen my hips. I bought food and water and was never tempted by the food vendors.
Here is the Boston Fire boats giving the traditional welcome to visiting vessels by spraying their hoses.
The Parade of Sails was led by the USS Eagle.
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A showstopper was the ship from Ecuador, they played lively music and check out the crewmen standing on the masts!
Here are few smaller ships.
My vantage point was outstanding!
Love and hugs to everyone,
Chris in MA
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lisafred24 wrote: »My profile picture is from 5 years ago when I had lost 80 lbs and felt better than I had in forever.
Here I sit now a few months after my 50th birthday and after a year filled with trauma, stress, and an emotional roller coaster having gained every bit of that 80 lbs back. I am disappointed with myself. 1 year ago my then boyfriend, now husband, was ran over by a cement mixer and drug 38 feet, breaking 21 bones. Thank God he survived although he has lifelong limitations now. But we spent 3 1/2 weeks in the hospital, 5 1/2 weeks at a rehab hospital, 2 additional hospital stays, 5 surgeries, weeks of PT, living here and there due to his limitations. It has taken a toll and it was easier and faster to eat on the run or to eat whatever was available, quick and easy. Not to mention there was no exercise going on. These are not excuses because I should have tried harder, but I didn't and now I am paying for it. I feel like crap most of the time. I have no energy. My blood pressure a few weeks ago was 189/113 so the doctor has put me back on BP meds (haven't taken for 15 years). I have to get back on track. My issue is that I need accountability to stay on track. Myfitnesspal helped me with that last time, and I am hoping it will again.
What a stressful year. Healing thoughts for your husband and for you.
I do believe stress effects our weight and not just because we sometimes emotionally eat. I had a very stressful year and even though I did not emotionally overeat I regained 30 pounds. Now that the stress is off I have lost 10 pounds. A couple of the books I have been reading talk about the effect insulin has on weight gain, too. I am trying hard to cut our refined carbs and processed foods because so many of them add sugar. I am trying this because those kind of foods spike insulin. I am at a 100% no, but I am making progress. I am also adding fiber slowly because it helps to reduce the effects of too much insulin.
With blood pressure like that and regaining the weight has your doctor checked you for metabolic syndrome. I know I have suffered from this and it makes it even more important to keep insulin from causing problems and weight gain. The worst diet for this is a low-fat high carbohydrate diet. I find it interesting that this was the diet pushed on us in the '80's and 90's.
Margaret
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Chris from MA. Wonderful event!!! I showed my Navy husband!
Becca1 -
Congrats Pip and Kirby!!!!!! Both getting First!!!! You two are so great! Again great job!
Becca
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Hello ladies,
Had to tell you some great news. Prudence went out today to do her laundry, and when she came back she said she had something for me. I went to see her, and she gave me $60! She told me to NOT use it for anything but for me. So out I went and got a hair trim, then ate lunch at subway. Afterwards I went to the drug store, and bought some multi vitamins for me, and some Bayer back and body pills. I didn't buy candy which is what I would've done in the past! I did buy a Hersey's medium size plain chocolate bar that all three of us will be sharing for dessert tonight. A nice day, of doing stuff for Becca.
Becca
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1st marathon in these monkey feet, only fitting 1st 10K with them6 -
coastalgosgal wrote: »Chris from MA. Wonderful event!!! I showed my Navy husband!
Becca
He would have felt right at home, a lot of Navy men and women.3 -
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Stats for the day-
40th annual Beach 2 chowder run- 1st paid for 10krun- 56.02min, 187mhr, 9.01min mi according to my Strava app = 592c 1st in my age group , 7th overall female
Apple Watch- 576
Other- weed wack lot- 87min = 420c
Appleiwatch- 411c
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Good evening MFP friends!
Well I wrote a bunch of stuff and I hit "done" (on my iPhone) instead of "post reply" and poof! Gone!! Oh well...
Sue, love the pictures of the horses in that pasture grass! Heavenly!
Pip, congrats on a race well deserved!
Becca, good for you to go shopping for Becca!
Lisa, little Egg is so cute!!
Allie, under no circumstances do not let Tim stay there for a year! That is just crazier than walking down a dark alley by yourself! Anything could happen!
Chris, the tall ships are so beautiful! What a great experience to see them!
DH and I went to Smokin' in Style for BBQ tonight. I had a pulled pork sandwich w/out the bun and coleslaw and baked potato salad. Good as usual. They serve Memphis style BBQ a little different than our beloved Austin, Texas BBQ places but still really good eats! I even had a mug of ice cold lite beer. Two days in a row indulging. But only 13 calories over. So not too bad.
Have a great evening all!
Dana in Arkansas3 -
I took Jake out to lunch in honor of Fathers' Day. He says that this is the first time I've ever done that. My memory is bad enough that I can't argue the point with him. He considered many different places to go but we ended up in the same Chinese restaurant we always go to and eating exactly the same thing. I worked in the front yard on my rock project this morning and each of the neighbors who walked by said, "Wow, that looks like work". Later we took a two hour nap. Barbie from currently drizzling NW Washington 4
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Did 40 minutes of Personal Training with Jackie DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do some training games on the Wii.
Allie - Tom wants you to stay in the house for a year after the divorce????? What IS he thinking? So sorry about your SIL
drkatie - actually, I have both kinds of bands, the ones with handles and the ones that look like big rubber bands. Actually, I have a third kind, too. This one looks like a long strip of rubber.
After exercising, went to Bi-Lo. I thought I'd gotten more Baker's Chocolate and wanted to see if they had any more. Nope. But they did have chocolate chips. I just found that interesting, both are used in baking. Then went to the farmer's market and got some purple potatoes. On the way home stopped at Food Lion to get sweet potatoes and baking potatoes (we needed them and they were on sale). Home and made a bp and sp for us to have during the week.
Heather - lovely photos. Looks like you all had a great time.
jennymo - welcome. There are quite a few line dancers on here, especially barbie
Well, we trimmed most of the trees. Then came in and made a key lime cake to take with me. Found out that the service will be Mon from 6-7 with a short service following. We're going to stay overnight in a hotel. Plan to make some sausage and peppers to take with me also. Then went to church, home for dinner and to ice the cake (made the icing, seems to need a bit more sweetness, just not sure how to get it. Maybe instead of water use corn syrup?
Normally, I do some of my cooking/baking for the week on Sat. and/or sun. I do need to make a key lime pie in case I have Rummikub here next Tues. We will see what happens. Still waiting to find out when the funeral will be. Update: A friend is going to have Rummikub. If I get home in time, I may go. Who knows when I'll get home?
Got a recipe for sweet potato chocolate chip muffins at the farmer's market. That sounds interesting. I may try it.
lisa - welcome! We're here for ya, check in as often as you can and let us cheer you on
Re - so sorry you're in such pain. Hope it and the puffiness subside quickly. I don't feel that a kettlebell would be portable enough. Yes, it doesn't take a whole lot of room. But on the other hand, it can be quite heavy. I have some DVD's that have a workout on the bosu. Really, you can do most any step on the bosu that you can do on a step. Kicks, lunges, hopping over the middle, etc.
Chris in MA - awesome pics
Michele in NC
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Stats for the day-
40th annual Beach 2 chowder run- 1st paid for 10krun- 56.02min, 187mhr, 9.01min mi according to my Strava app = 592c 1st in my age group , 7th overall female
Apple Watch- 576
Other- weed wack lot- 87min = 420c
Appleiwatch- 411c
Total cal 1012
And......you shall sleep will tonight! On a race day do you lose lbs? Or is it balanced by all the fluids you drink? Do you have a high carb meal the night before? Just curious.
Becca
Such a non runner I feel like an alien in
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Michele in NC. OK I had to google Rummikub! It sounded like some Amish function, so I was curious. Like Mahjong, interesting!
Becca
Oregon2 -
Margaret,
Yes my doctor checks my A1C at least once a year and watches me for diabetes. I also have an under active thyroid and have been on synthroid for 18 years for that.3 -
klanders30 wrote: »
Beth you are in the zone and determined, I am inspired by you. I'm gonna make a plan to work on my strength training and find that determination you are modeling. I don't mind the treadmill and elliptical at my gym, I'm completely intimidated by the weight machines and the folks that workout with them.
NYKAREN
Karen ... I had forgotten how to use some of the weight machines, but each has very clear directions on them . Form is important, so I was told, so I make certain seat height and adjustments fit my body. I use them because when I do, I lose more weight and look better. At least that's how it was before and that's how I want it to be again!
Beth5 -
Congrats , Pip!
Lisa in West Texas4 -
Pip ... congratulations! You look great!
Allie ... No, just no, to Tom's suggestion.
Beth4 -
It's been a long day and no time to read. Just checking in to say I'm thinking of you.
Love,
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Pip, congratulations
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Pip – So you spend your weekend at the beach, cutting grass? That would not really be my idea of a restful weekend. I know all the exercise and stuff; but, as tall as it is, couldn’t you find some teenager who would be willing to mow it back every few months?
Whoo-Hoo - #1!!! And Kirby, too! WOW! Great for youl
Boy, I wish I had your ‘tan’ or naturally ‘dark’ skin. But, I won’t get a tan this year, since the pool is ‘not open’. Oh well, white and having to walk on a treadmill for exercise. Going to start walking outside; but, it doesn’t burn as many calories as the treadmill does, even 4x as long. Go figure! Trampoline to be set up (maybe) tomorrow. Takes two to do so.
Katla – They do have foam padded splints for broken fingers. I am sure you could find one at a pharmacy or ask them about them. Your finger is supported by the metal splint that has foam on it for padding. That’s what I have gotten the few times I have broken or jammed my finger. Makes it a little difficult to move it; but, that is the point.
LSU has now caught up with FL State! YEAH!!!!! Never have like FL State; and Will’s bosses all went to LSU. Wonder if they are watching the baseball games. I love baseball; but, especially college, HS, and Dixie League of all ages.
We’re going to Trey and Jenn’s tomorrow (Sunday) to grill steaks out and celebrate him ‘getting old(er).”
Lenora3
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