WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2017
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klanders30 wrote: »Talking about catching colds or worse things from students or kiddos, it does worry me. I have built up some immunity and is so important to eat right and exercise to stay strong. I bet I would be walloped if I were in a situation like machka, I don't know how you handle an ever changing international student population.
NYKAREN
Unfortunately, so far, I "handle it" by just getting sick every year. My husband made the comment the other day that ever since I started taking classes at the university, I get sick each semester. He put it down to stress, and that might contribute, but I suspect that being crammed into classrooms with 100+ people who have just arrived off flights from all over Asia might have something to do with it. All you need is one who picked something up somewhere ...
The other thing is that quite a number of my coworkers travel for business or personal reasons. I came back from Canada via Sydney in mid July, and I know there have been others who have been over to the mainland through the Melbourne or Sydney airports. Those are busy airports, and again, all there needs to be is one person carrying something ...
BTW - it's 10:20 pm down here on Wednesday night. If all goes well, I'll be going to bed in a couple hours.
M in Oz
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Hi Joyce! Having trouble sleeping also1
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Sharon thanks so much on the ornaments.
Sending good thots that your back feels better and on the work front.
Janetr okc0 -
Hi all! Just read all your comments and was impressed with all the openness and great sharing. First time on but was glad to see all you 50+. Gave me the courage to put my own two cents in. I'm 62 woman and pre-diabetic. Started at 239lbs and now at 211. Went to a free nutrition class through my husband's dr and that's were I was introduced to My Fitness Pal. I've been overweight since I was about 30 and over the years my weight climbed upward. Binging was my middle name and I was always running those negative tapes in my head which didn't help at all. I believed that "fat" was who I was. The nutrition class got me starting to view food in a different way. In the past, I've only been able to stay on a diet for about 2 weeks, and I would panic when I started to lose which of course sent me back to binging again. So now I'm into my 4th month of using My Fitness Pal and have been doing really well. Down 26lbs since I started in May. The trick for me has been to stop those negative thoughts before they take hold (actually in my head I scream STOP) and think of this obsession with food as an addiction. It's been hard but getting easier. I've finally started to exercise a little but have to say I hate to exercise (and don't really know what I'm doing). I have an on-site gym at work so there is no excuse not to exercise but I have to force myself to do it. Try to go at a time when the gym is mostly empty. The medicine I'm on makes me sweat just walking across the room so when I exercise I really sweat. Ok, so I know I'm using that as an excuse. What is in my mind a lot now and worries me the most is all that hanging fat and loose skin I will have as I lose more weight. It stresses me out and makes me want to eat again. Any thoughts any of you may have on this would be most helpful. Ok, I'm done rambling. Nice to meet you all and look forward to sharing my thoughts/issues and hearing yours! Terry (in Vermont)6
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Damnit actually we do have AAA for our bikes, I still walk the bike for the calorie burn :0)3
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Had another flat yesterday, two in a row, no flat today, crossing my fingers3
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What is in my mind a lot now and worries me the most is all that hanging fat and loose skin I will have as I lose more weight. It stresses me out and makes me want to eat again. Any thoughts any of you may have on this would be most helpful. Ok, I'm done rambling. Nice to meet you all and look forward to sharing my thoughts/issues and hearing yours! Terry (in Vermont)
Welcome here!
And regarding this ... when I lost weight, I went through a marshmallow phase where everything was soft and saggy. I hated looking at myself in the mirror. But I was told that if it were going to tighten up, it could take up to 2 years. I had to be patient.
I was also advised to do weight lifting which would fill the skin out in a different way.
Finally, I was advised to start putting money away each month or each week just in case a surgery was needed.
Fortunately, I did tighten up after 2 years ... but it is genetic or luck of the draw and very hard to predict.
Machka in Oz
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Thanks Machka. That is really good to know and helps to ease my stress about it.4
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Well, despite this weekend's eclipse closing of the gym, I managed to lose half a pound!
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon7 -
Hi Everyone! I've been doing MFP on and off for a few years. I've been on again since June. I'm 59, way past post menopause, Started at 205 and I'm down to 186. My first question is - how do I "join" this group? Or do I just bookmark and start following? Groups intimidate me but I could use some company and encouragement on my weight loss journey!
Rhonda
San Angelo, TX7 -
Hi Rhonda, I'm new too and I just did what you did, sent a reply. I believe that's all you need to do. If you get this response I guess you are all set. Great weight lose! Looks like you are dong a great job. Terry5
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Terry in VT, Welcome to a terrific group of supportive, encouraging ladies. I'm now 67 (68 in November). I lost 125# almost four years ago using bariatric surgery as a tool. I know exactly what you're talking about and going through. Yes, I have some baggy skin, but not anywhere near as bad as I was fearing. I have ugly legs and arms and had not worn shorts nor short sleeves in years. So actually my clothes really cover up everything I don't want seen. I too hated exercise, my knees were horrible. Since the weight loss I have had both knees replaced and can truly say I don't mind exercising. I've made it a habit, includied in my daily routine. I'm retired and I realize working a job does tend to present a challenge time wise. It sounds like you have made a life changing decision and moving forward with your plan. This is a healthy lifestyle, not a diet. Hang in there and hooray for you. Come back often and get to know us and us you.
Janetr okc4 -
Thanks Janet for the welcoming remarks! I'll keep at the exercise. I agree, you can hide a lot under clothes. Guess I was doing that all along no matter what my size. I'm looking forward to being able to shop for clothes with some style and not just the bagging ones for larger sizes. Terry5
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they fired the boss that was firing people, she came back from vaca and BAM! she was let go.9
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Hello, ladies! I'm a 62 year old woman who's trying desperately to lose weight and control her blood sugar before I get the dreaded pre-diabetes diagnosis. I started on the Metabolism Miracle plan on July 26th but after more research, I switched to a ketogenic diet. My starting weight was 198 and I'm now down to 190.4. My exercise is mostly walking, which I do on my indoor "track" to avoid the heat, but I've just added Piyo. My husband and I recently got standup paddleboards, and my goal with the Piyo is to be able to get onto the board from water that's over my head.7
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Hi Paula, sounds like you are off to a great start. Great ways to exercise! Terry1
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Oh goodness, I was talking to the boy just yesterday about needing flu shots. Sorry to hear you are under that flu.
In Oklahoma traveling? Eat salsa at Mexico Joe's if you go to Stillwater.
Paula-diabetes is nasty. Do what you must to beat it.
Howdy all. Off to mow-what else do I ever seem to do. No clouds here but forecast said THUNDERSTORM. Ha, we will see.3 -
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Newbies, welcome one and all! Just bookmark the thread and come back often, as we are quite the chatty bunch. In a week Barbie will post the link to the new month's thread, so watch for that! Then you bookmark the new thread and unbookmark the old one to stay current. My name is Karen, I have been up and down weight-wise over the years. Currently on my way down again, slowly, paying attention to food choices and portion sizes. I exercise 4-5 days a week at Jazzercise and have an "on your feet" kind of job, so I don't sit much at work. At home I have to remind myself to putter rather than sit, not always successful at that.
Today the grandkids are over, happy, happy day! We are watching cartoons right now, and have been running outside every few minutes to see the progress the tree trimmers are making. It's transforming our yard. I can almost hear the trees saying thank you. It was overdue. These guys are from Arborscapes, and they are spectacular.
Working again in the a.m., so will miss a Jazzercise class
Some of you may remember that I was afraid our oldest Yorkie was failing and would not be here much longer. Well, the little bugger has perked up and is downright friskie and puppy-like. He has gained a bit of weight and seems as well as a 15 year old Yorkie can be expected to be. I make his food for him, a low phosphorous diet of rice, eggs, chicken, yogurt (yes, the homemade stuff), and supplements. Can't believe how well he is doing! We have a reprieve, at least for now!
Karen in Virginia10 -
Good afternoon!
I'm still around! Checking in.
Dana in Arkansas3 -
josephinebowman wrote: »Paula-diabetes is nasty. Do what you must to beat it.
Right? What better way to control healthcare costs than for everyone to take responsibility for their own well-being?
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My August Goals:
~ Stay under 1500 calories daily - not including exercise ---
8/1 = 1,289 8/2 = 1,151 8/3 = 1,295 8/4 = 1,780 8/5 = 1,390
8/6 = 1,323 8/7 = 1,454 8/8 = 1,275 8/9 = 1,114 8/10 = 548
8/11 = 1,233 8/12 = 1,500 8/13 = 1,811 8/14 = 1,221 8/15 = 1,565
8/16 = 1,429 8/17 = 1,391 8/18 = ?? 8/19 = ?? 8/20 = ??
8/21 = 1,172 8/22 = 1,107
~ Walk 5k steps daily ---
8/1 = no app 8/2 = no app 8/3 = 3,980 8/4 = 4,675 8/5 = 7,306
8/6 = 3,374 8/7 = 3,132 8/8 = 2,852 8/9 = 4,551 8/10 = 5,041
8/11 = 4,211 8/12 = 7,250 8/13 = 5,011 8/14 = 3,218 8/15 = 5,364
8/16 = 3,556 8/17 = 3,181 8/18 = 5,345 8/19 = 3,749 8/20 = 3,512
8/21 = 6,873 8/22 = 4,123
~ Plexus regimen ---
8/1 = yes 8/2 = yes 8/3 = yes 8/4 = yes 8/5 = yes
8/6 = no 8/7 = yes 8/8 = yes 8/9 = yes 8/10 = yes
8/11 = no 8/12 = no 8/13 = no 8/14 = yes 8/15 = yes
8/16 = no 8/17 = no 8/18 = no 8/19 = no 8/20 = no
8/21 = no 8/22 = yes
~ WATER equal or exceeding 64 ounces ---
8/1 = 80oz 8/2 = 72oz 8/3 = 64oz 8/4 = 70oz 8/5 = ??
8/6 = ?? 8/7 = 66oz 8/8 = 70oz 8/9 = 56oz 8/10 = 142oz
8/11 = 56oz 8/12 = 64oz 8/13 = 60oz 8/14 = 48oz 8/15 = 56oz
8/16 = 64oz 8/17 = 64oz 8/18 = 80oz 8/19 = 64oz 8/20 = 48oz
8/21 = 60oz 8/22 = 68oz
~ Rhonda, Terry, langman22, paulag - WELCOME! I'm "fairly" new too and my advice is to just jump right in! Don't worry about trying to keep up - these ladies are pretty active in their posts, and I'm often not able to respond to everyone individually. Don't feel bad if you don't! You're with a great group!
~ Lisa - that T-shirt tapestry ROCKS!!
~ Machka - thanks for sharing your experience with loose skin and how long it takes to "tighten" back up. My daughter is down 180+ pounds (gastric sleeve) since November, and is very depressed about all her loose skin. She feel fantastic tho, and I've explained to her that she needs to now focus much more on strength training, and WAIT to have skin removal surgery. I reminded her a good friend also had significant skin problems after having a similar weight loss in a short period of time, and she had skin removal surgery within 6 mo's of reaching her "goal" weight - unfortunately, that didn't do much for when she continued to lose MORE weight, and had no muscle tone or definition. NOW she's got all the scars from the surgery, but still has sagging skin. She'd have to have surgery again to correct it. Instead, she has waited, got into a workout routine, and has "tightened" up the skin on her arms and legs as much as possible, and her midsection too. Thanks for sharing your encouragement!
~ Janet - you continue to inspire me! I'd forgotten that you'd had both knees replaced after your tremendous weight loss. I'd love to learn more about this, since I've been extremely reluctant (as you may have read) to consider surgery. I wouldn't dream of it until I get rid of about 60 to 70 more pounds at least. Then I'd be under 200# again. I'd be concerned of how long recovery would be, and gaining anything back while regaining strength and mobility. Maybe you could expound for me about your journey with knee replacements!?!
~ Karen - that's EXCELLENT news about your Yorkie!!!
Much love and respect from Vegas,
Dorrie aka TrulyDivyn
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within" --- Dr. Maya Angelou
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Karen in VA ~ Do you give the Yorkie raw eggs? I basically feed the Pom the same thing....rice, cooked chicken, and a tiny bit of ham. Do you mix it all together...eggs, yogurt, rice, and chicken?1
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Real estate agent just came and picked up all paperwork..now to cross my fingers and pray..7
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Dana good to see you!
Welcome newcomers!
Good luck Allie! Margaret
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Janetr -janetr7476 wrote: »Been busy, haven't made any in several years, family has complained lol
Those are lovely. I can see why the family is hoping you'll keep making them.
Mia in MI
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wecome new peeps1
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