WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2017

barbiecat

Welcome to the thread that has encouraged and supported me for a long time. The journey to health and fitness seems to be smoother with others walking by my side.

How did you do with your goals and resolutions for September?
What goals and resolutions have you set for October?

I found that logging food and exercise and checking in with the women on this thread has provided a strong base for my weight loss journey. I hope the same will be true for you.

Don't forget to bookmark this page so you can find it again.

September Resolutions with end of the month comments:
*walk an average of at least 17,000 steps a day (just over 15,000)
*continue to photograph and discard sentimental items (slow but steady)
*continue to read and discard sentimental papers (slow but steady)

October Resolutions:
*walk an average of 15,000 steps a day
*continue to photograph and read and discard sentimental items and papers
*weight training three days a week

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

pipcd34

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fanncy0626

Thanks Barbie!



Mary from Arizona

exermom

Did 1-1/4 hr Jeanette Jenkins Blast off Belly Fat DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Kristin Dowell's Hi-lo Recharge DVD.

Rori - that must be so hard to plan an event and not be in the city where it's going to be.

Joyce - we learned that it's perfectly normal for cats to bring their toys to their water/food dish and leave it there. The reason is because where their food is is their "nest" and they're bringing their "prey" to their "nest" like they would have done in the wild. Our one cat loves to watch the water go down the toilet, too. Only the toilet at the condo (which is older and swirls more). Yes, it's funny to watch.

NYKaren - so glad the shot helped.

Made this applesauce cake for one of the gal's I play mahjongg with. Then fried the crabcakes I made yesterday, got pork chops ready to marinate. I bought them at Lidl's yesterday so I don't know how they'll be. Now I need to marinate the salmon so Vince can grill it along with the pork chops and a London Broil I have for him (I'll cut it up and he can have that for some dinners) Update: he grilled in the afternoon.

Katla - if your riding teacher does keep any students, I sure hope you're one of them. Update: So glad that you are!

Lenora - I'm so sorry about all your plants. I remember when my father died I had this one song picked out. His church didn't have that song in their missal but ours did so I gave them the music. They didn't play it. Be sure your church (or wherever you're having the service) can play the music you want. I believe Amanda is the daughter of the step-father. Maria only has two sons, Pete and Joey (who is a major screw-up). What I do about the tags on shirts that stick out is I don't cut the tag out of the shirt. What I do is I use a LITTLE piece of stitch witchery and tack it down. Then the tag never comes up and sticks out. I do sometimes need to know the size of certain shirts.

Rye - FAMILY!!!!

Margaret - yup, that's me, thinking of good comebacks too late. Oh well...maybe it's for the best. People know class when they see it, and I think at the shower I showed class. I greeted everyone, asked Dave's (the step-father) mother if she would like some dinner (her daughter was getting it for her, but she thanked me for asking her), thanked everyone for coming. And if they can't see class...then I feel sorry for them. At least, that's the way I'm looking at it.

Rye - I seem to remember using a solution of -- I think it was alcohol and water -- and putting a few drops in the kid's ears after they came out of the water to prevent swimmers ear. When we lived in Stroudsburg, I loved the whole house fan. Can you replace it?

Lenora - the Publix around here doesn't double coupons and I know the ones in FL don't. They do by you? Wonder why some stores do and others don't. I will go to different stores to get things, but only if I'm in the close area of the store. Otherwise, it really isn't worth it. I don't buy things that I don't need even if I have a coupon unless I can get it at a really good price (the most I'll pay is 50 cents) and then donate it to the soup kitchen. Yes, I'd invite Maria and her husband for Christmas Eve. Christmas is a time of forgiveness. It won't do me any good to carry a hurt feeling. What's done is done and can't be undone. Hey, hopefully, this gesture will make an impression on Pete and Denise. Even if they don't come, the offer was still made.

Allie - I'm so excited for you.

DJ - Vince is the same way, he didn't really notice that he needed to change the way he ate after he had his gallbladder out. Admitted, he does try to have more fiber at breakfast, but that doesn't always happen. There's one lady on our senior bowling league who is 92!. I always say that I hope I'm erect when I'm 92....lol

Michele in NC

janetr7476

Thank you, Barbie.

Janetr okc

Katla49

Happy October, everyone!!! Thank you for the new thread, Barbie.

Here is my report for September and my "new" resolutions for October. I keep using the same resolutions because they work for me. :flowerforyou:

September 2017 Resolutions:

1. Log every bite and swallow. Done--even when I've gone over. :embarassed:
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
Yoga: 3 or 4 times a week.
Horseback riding: 2 times a week
Long walks in the neighborhood with DH: 2 times a week, weather permitting
3. Have fun every day. Done!
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day. Done. More than 3 glasses when I am more active.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly. Done!

The "new" resolutions for October will look VERY familiar.

October 2017 Resolutions:

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.

dreamwriter

Wendy- thanks for your words. I am usually an eternal optimist. My brother's used to call me "Little Miss Merry Sunshine" Right now that is not me.
The photo of you and Mani is fantastic.

Allie- Thanks for the support. I know you have been through it.

Lisa - Thanks once again.

Meg- Be kind to yourself. You have handled this situation with so much grace. I admire you.

Katla - Thanks. Our marital problems have been there for years. I've been to a lot of counselling through the years. Larry went a few times. Right now I am making an appointment for myself. He can decide what he wants to do.

Janetr - You mentioned Apache Junction. We used to go there to visit Larry's Uncle George but that was many moons ago.

Kate - You will soon drop that 3lbs.

Terry - Thanks for the support.
Congrats to Skinny Pants. Wear them well.

Mary - Brady is a little darling.

Machka - Soft and tagless, that's how I like it. No buttons, zippers or other fuss. I guess it has been since menopause.

Well, Larry was so nice yesterday. Yes, I am aware that this is part of the classic cycle. I am still done. He can be Charming, kind, thoughtful, etc. This feels like too little, too late. I know the anger explosion is going to come again. He has to deal with some of his monsters. I can not hold everything together myself. Phoning the psychologist on Monday.

Took Jheri to lunch and filled her in. She says she is sad but not surprised. She and Holly have had more than one discussion wondering why I am still here. I have not talked to either of our boys. I think Larry thinks that things are back to normal and all is well in our world.

Is it possible to feel terrified and strangely peaceful at the same time? It is weird. I need to have this tough conversation soon.

Work was fun? Not. First the person that came in with me to open has an undisclosed medical condition. He came to me because he was feeling like blacking out and worrying about going into a seizure. He laid down on the cold floor on the break room and I got him a pillow. I wonder how many steps I made checking on him while trying to get the registers out and the store ready to open. The male manager who thinks he's forceful but I feel can tend toward a bully had a run in with one of the employees. I saw the young man was upset and took him into the training room to talk things out. Another employee tried to insert himself into the situation and well let's just say it was a gong show.

My little warrior princess was in a fight at school yesterday. Apparently there is a boy who has being mean to a lot of kids in school. The girls had built "nests" on the playground. He kept coming and wrecking them. Keira told him to stop it. They were quite a ways from the nests when he decided to kick her. She has quite the bruise on her leg. She says she couldn't find her words so she punched him in the face and then marched herself into the principal's office. We will see what happens next. She has already lost one of her recesses for a few days.

Welcome to October all. A fresh start

-Sharon in Lethbridge, Alberta

dreamwriter

Looks like my whole post is gone and I am too tired to type more.

janetr7476

dreamwriter wrote: »

Looks like my whole post is gone and I am too tired to type more.

No, it didn't get lost, your post is there. Big (((hugs))) Sharon, been through it a couple of times myself. It's is not easy. Glad you will go for counseling.

Janetr OKC

ljdw99

spikeyhair

thanks Barbie for new thread

LENORA my DD had the same problem with the crystals and PT is probably best anyway

Been watching. series of 3 progs I recorded while on holiday about ageing. They had volunteers go in and they tested brain and body function and came up with their actual body age as opposed to birth age. Then gave advice and help for 12 weeks to reduce this. The results were amazing and interesting also shocking.

Kate UK

Machka9

Happy October First!

Today, my husband and I finalised the Audax/Randonneuring season's Petit Year Round Randonneur (PYRR) series.

An Audax/Randonneuring season is (for reasons I'm not sure about), from November 1 to October 31. The Petit Year Round Randonneur requires a total of 1200 km for the year, made up of rides from 50 km, 100 km or 150 km in length. You can do the 50s, for example, in the cold winter months, and make up the distance with 150 km rides in warmer months. Also, the rides can be made up of Permanents (official rides that can be done any time) or organised Audax events which can only be done when they are scheduled on the calendar. A bit complicated, but we like the concept for (a) an Audax award, (b) the need for strategising throughout the year to end up with the minimum 1200 km, and (c) it encourages riders back into the sport.

Anyway, we finished the series today with a 50 km. And it was tough!! Much tougher than we expected. 50 km might seem a bit trivial for distance, but this had 500 metres of climbing, and all but one climb were into the wind. Wind? Yep, gusts over 70km/h funnelling down the valleys and directly into the face.

And you need to pay attention to 50s. At the 15km/h minimum speed... you don't get much time to play with before getting to a checkpoint at 37km, as well at the one at 50km. We just made the 37 km one with 13 minutes to spare, after being 15 minutes behind at the top of the last climb. Then we finished the ride 12 minutes within the time limit... after the last big climb that featured 9 to 14% grades.

Phew!! What a way to finish!!


Distance: 51.4 km
Elevation: 500 m
Moving Time: 2:54:22
Elapsed Time: 3:08:20

Speed: Avg: 17.7 km/h | Max: 54.4 km/h
Heart Rate: Avg: 151 bpm | Max: 174 bpm

For the first half of the ride my average heart rate was 158. That's higher than I like for an average HR at my age ... it hurt.

Machka in Oz

grandmallie

Morning ladies
Thank you Barbie for keeping us together...
Tom and I had a nice dinner.and he has been very helpful .
It feels kind of weird sleeping here for the last night.knowing I will never be staying again...today will be another busy day.. but a new start.

mikesmom1983

Good morning Ladies! Happy October, my where has the time gone?

Thanks Barbie.

I just deleted my post because it seems so trivial in light of what some of you are going thru.

Love and hugs to everyone.

Chris in MA

Machka9

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July 2015: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep 2015: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
July 2016: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep 2016: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar: 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr: 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May: 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
June: 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July: 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
August: 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
September: 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min

September went better than anticipated ... hoping for a good October too! Roughly the same distance/hours as in previous years ... or more.

Oct 1 - 51.40 km cycling (162.32 min)


2017 Monthly October
Walking Distance (km): 0.0
Walking Time (min): 0.0
Cycling Distance (km): 51.4
Cycling Time (min): 162.3
Stairs Climbed Number: 0.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 0.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 0.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 51.4
Total Distance (miles): 31.9
Total Time (min): 162.3
Total Time (hr): 2:42:19

margaretturk

October goals:
-Getting the best night sleep I can get.
-I did make it to the pool last month. The pool I use will be out of commission for two weeks will try walking more to make up for it.
-continue to eat high fiber and watch portions.
-do something fun daily.
Margaret

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Katla - I think Allie said that once she is past the 1-year 'lease to purchase the condo' and has done so successfully they condo will be in her name (or maybe it has been - that I don't know) - so basically what she is in essence doing, is 'renting it from him with whatever she is paying to be to applied to the principle at the end of a year (maybe); if she is just taking over his payments. If she had to refinance, that would be different I would think. She'd be making payments to a mortgage company. Then she can have a pet. I don't understand if the condo is in her name at this point, why she cannot have one pet.

Michelle - You are a lot more forgiving person ; and, in a way - I wish I had that much trust in people. But, because of some things that have happened to me (by an unethical MD), I then to think, "OK, Lenora, do they have some sort of ulterior motive?" But, so far, I am 'comfortable here. Y'all are like 'friends' that mean something to me. For some, I would not be the least bit surprised if you walked into my house and took a chair at the table, get something to drink and sit for as long as we could be walking about anything. While I haven't met any of you other than knowing Carol. It's strange how we found out we were both here. I think she recognize me first. So, I don't feel like I have been plopped down into the middle of a group of strangers. We only see Jenn's mother when she comes out here to stay for a couple of days and I like her. She lives 2 counties over from us, so it is quite a trek for her and a daily visit is rare. She is a country as it gets; and, occasionally have to laugh at how she talks and pronounces things. Such as the word, "Pretty" ... she pronounces it "Purdy, Purdy, Purdy" almost like 'Tweedy Bird' and Sylvester would. Just without the 'spitting'. But, she would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it and would never expect anything from you in return.

I don't know Tami's parents very well; and, it has taken us, both, to warm up to one another. Both seem nice; but, pretty standoffish. But, I think that is because of where they live. It is in a small tight-knit community where it is not uncommon for 3 generations to live in close proximity to one another. Her parents live a couple of miles from them. If one could be considered friendlier - I'm not real sure I could pick one. Her mother talks; but, you never really feel like she is talking to you ... just talking to Tami; but, not minding if you hear what she is talking about. Tami's Daddy will talk to Will as if he is the son he never had. He talks to Louis more than me. I think he is somewhat taken aback when we see them and I 'hug' him. But, I am also a bit of a 'hugger', so long as another person does not come up behind me. That unnerves me to no end because of an incident that occurred to me several years ago. Tami, is a talker to beat the band. I guess it is because of what she does for a living. I could not think of any other type of young lady to be Will's wife. She has been the 'only' one that from the time they met, I knew she would become his wife. Trey is more talkative than Will ever was. Trey is like a puppy who comes 'bounding up' to anyone and thinks nothing of it. Will on the other hand is like a old settled in cat ..."If you want to pet me, get up and come over to do so." But, both know how to 'act' when they are around others and that makes me proud, knowing I have brought them up, proper. Will introduce Tami to us and wanted our approval about making her his wife. He has dated a few women that I know I never wanted them to be a DnL. How he talked (or didn't) about them lead us both to agree that she wasn't the one. He asked me once, 'how he would know when he had met the one'. I told him, not to worry - It would hit him like a ton of bricks; and, it would be like nothing he has ever known. It would be like he missed her so much if he had to be away from her and he would want to get back to her as soon as possible'. And it did. I don't think Trey has yet ever had that feeling. I hope one day he will.

Lenora

klanders30

Happy October. Will have to Think some more about goals before posting. Thanks for keeping us going Barbie

NYKAREN

KJLaMore

Good morning all! Happy Sunday! Thank you, Barbie, for bringing us into October! I love the sign in your post. Our bodies are so interesting (infuriating) in how they adapt to stress. Sensing the stress and interpreting it as a threat to our selves our brain triggers the "eat" mode. "Store up on the food!". I need to stop listening to that little voice that prods me to the "naughty cupboards". AND YES! The absolute lift you get when you get outside and walk or lift some weights and get your heart rate up! It may not cure full on depression, but it will lift you up a bit.

Update on MIL: She is still hanging in. She was discharged from the hospital yesterday and sent back to the rehab facility. The plan is for her to be there two weeks and then either be discharged to go home or into long term care. Oldest Brother in law is going over their financial situation and letting them know their options for care.

More news close to home/heart: DH has been let go from his job. His job is now being done by some one over seas. We knew this was coming, but they told him just two weeks ago, that it wasn't going to happen until next April. Wednesday, he watched quite a few co-workers walk into a conference room, walk out with an empty box, pack up and leave. When they called him in, he had his desk already cleaned out and in his bag. No severence package or anything after 23 years with the company. He thought for sure he would get one (they used to give them). Due to the way they have been treating their employees as of late, I knew they were low balling dirt balls and they have shown their true colors. Anyway, re adjusting our future plans. DH is scared for us. I, being the optimist, already have a plan. If he doesn't have another job by Christmas, I will begin accepting more children and get a group home license. That way, it will double my income, but not add any extra work hours to my day/week. Seems the most logical choice, although it may move me closer to crazy. I wish DH could just see a little of the silver lining around the job loss, though. The extra hours required, stress and pressure from that job was killing him. I hope, after a week or so of mourning, anger, and panic; he can rest, update his resume and get some job aps filled out. This month, we had already planned to get rid of one vehicle. We will do that. We also have my quarterly taxes due. We will do that. I have the fees for my license renewal due and all of the inspecions that go with it. We will do those. If possible, I would like to get our bills paid through December, by the end of this month. So...what a roller coaster life is!

Good news: In four days we leave for our trip to TX to see DD, her DH and JOAQUIN!!! Tickets are paid for and non-refundable; MIL seems to be holding her own again; so really no reason not to go. We will be with them for three days total. Our plan is to go to the state fair and because DYS is going with us this time, we will visit the stockyards and show him around a little bit of the Fort Worth and Burleson area. Best part is being able to hold that baby! We viber (which is like Skype) about three or four times a week, and Joaquin is beginning to recognize grandma's face and voice. As soon as I show up on the screen and say "Hi Joaquin!" He grins and starts babbling. The child has my heart wrapped around his finger. DD says that she has tested him and held her phone in front of him like we are getting ready to viber chat, and she says he stares at the blank screen, with a smile on his face, and will get very excited and look at her as if to say "Okay! I'm ready! Where is she?"

Mary Wow! Beautiful babies! So happy Rowan's health picked up enough to go home! And the new little one (is it Brady?) is just darling! Oh, and let us not forget YOUR baby, Shep! He is a great looking dog!
Pip- love the pup pics (as always). Wondering how your job is going with the old manager gone? Did they replace her? How is the new manager? Also...how is your new gym working out?
Janet- The ornaments are stunning! I remember those kits as a child. I had one that made a doll. The doll's "ball gown" was the foam form and it came with instructions and pins, beads, sequins, etc. Then it had a doll upper body that you placed into the gown. I was so proud of that doll and kept it for many years. I think one of my boys found her and "disassembled" her, though. LOL. boys!
Wendy- I adore your "gown and horse" pics! I enjoy reading your posts, between your travel agency, bees, horses, dogs, et al., of course you are in good shape! Major is adorable! Glad he has so many people to love on him!
Who had escaping llamas?- That made me giggle. A llama round up! I hope they all made it back safely!

Well, there are more of you that I read about and am thinking about, daily. Sending you all my love and warm thoughts.

Oh! October goals:
drink my water
log my food
stay on my meal plan
stay out of the "naughty cupboard"
walk daily (even if it is at a snail's pace)

Hey! I forgot to tell you! I got a treadmill for free! A friend upgraded and asked me if I wanted her old one. It is very basic, but still runs well. As long as it doesn't break, it will hopefully keep me moving in the winter, when it is dark, both, before my workday begins and when my workday ends. If we get a decent amount of snow, that is my upper body work out. I love to shovel.

Gotta run. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

cityjaneLondon

Thank you Barbie! Great quote! Exercise is a miracle medicine altogether, physically and psychologically.

We are off to Hove in half an hour. Done quite a lot of food packing as we will be there for a week and self catering. We intend to mostly eat out, but I know there will be food I can't resist buying and want to cook. There is a retail fishing fleet a few miles away, so I should think we will pay their shed a visit.
I'm a bit confused about the parking permits, but I've emailed the owner of the apartment and she said she will help us when we get there. It's on street permit parking. Fortunately it is miserable weather today, so there won't be a lot of tourists trying to park.
The weather forcast for the week ahead is quite good, apart from tomorrow when we go for a pizza with the grandchildren.
Hoping to do some sightseeing during the week.

Love to all. Machka - when is your appointment? Sharon - thinking of you and sending strength and peace of mind.
Heather UK xxxxxxx

Machka9

OCTOBER

DST - We "sprang ahead" last night so that we're on DST now. LOVE IT!! I wish we could remain on DST all year round. I really do not see the point of dark evenings ... so dismal and disheartening and miserable. I like to be able to get out there after work and exercise in daylight ... what's the point of having a gorgeous beach just down the road when you can't see it!

Anyway ... happy now. One day in, and it feels better already. We went grocery shopping after our 50 km ride (see story a couple posts above), and were home well before dark. It was also warm enough for me to open one of the windows to let some fresh air in.


UNI - This is the last month of my current course. It finishes mid-October, in fact, only 3 days of classes left. I did well on my recent test, and overall I look fairly well placed going into the final exam. I've got one test left in the third of the 3 days of classes, so I'll be studying like mad for that. Then my final exam is right at the beginning of November.


WORK - One of the unexpected things that happened last week was this ... I currently work at the front end of a set of databases: data entry and producing reports. I had a brief chat with one of my coworkers who works at the back end, doing the SQL programming and all that ... and all of a sudden he's been given the "thumbs up" to teach me the systems and the type of SQL programming they use!! There have been hints this might happen for a couple years now, but nothing ever happened ... and then, just like that ... So I'll be busy at work doing my usual job and learning all this extra stuff.


CYCLING- Yep, of course we've got cycling plans in October. We've checked off one of those plans today in completing the ride I mention above. That's a pretty big year-long accomplishment. But we've got more plans coming up ... riding more rides and organising more rides.

It looks like the temp might finally be warming up (not holding my breath here but today reached 17C, which is pretty warm for this area!), and with the daylight hours in the evening at last, we're hoping to start riding outside during the week again.


STEPS - I joined a step challenge at work this month. It starts on October 9, I think ... need to check that. I did a step challenge last October which was a bit of fun. They go on for about 4 weeks.


MEDICAL - Who knows. Waiting for letter from cardiac clinic.


THE BEACH - Last spring ...





Machka in OZ