WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018

clowe1028

This thread demonstrates so well that there is no one fits all way of eating. Everyone has to figure out what works best for them.

At 4’11” to lose weight I need to limit calories to 800-1000 a day and not eat back exercise calories (not that I have been consistent with exercise). Maintenance might be 1200 calories. I have not yet hit my goal weight and have been on the journey since Sept 2016. I was at my highest weight at 175 and in a size 14.

I recently had a DEXA scan to determine body composition. At 119 lbs body fat was 36%. My goal is to be 25-30%. Goal weight would be 103-109. My focus now is to build muscle with consistent exercise as well as continue my way of eating which is Keto. (Also learned that bone density is excellent.) I have read that there is a psychological advantage to attaining your goal weight in that you will try harder to stay there.

I love sweets and that is always what contributes to my weight gain. I am learning to make homemade Keto treats (occasionally, not daily). I have gone off plan and overindulged in sweets. The difference is that I have gotten back on plan the next meal instead of chucking the entire plan for weeks or months or years. The advantage for me of the Keto diet is that cravings for sweets are eliminated.

I have used upcoming occasions as short term motivation to keep on plan. The cruise in Feb is serving as my current motivation.

I am working out with the Wii now, because I have fun with it.




Cathy, Arlington,TX

ryenday

Calories Thanks for the encouragement. I did do well last year and the diet and exercise have paid off. But seeing a maintenance calorie allowance of 1250 just made me feel like I have a chronic illness that to keep under control will take many hours of unpleasant exercise a week and a strictly curbed diet. Forever. Not a happy making realization.

It does suck to be short. I don’t think 2 inches or 4 inches height difference should translate to 20 to 35% less calories. But it does. I must remember to be grateful I’m not even shorter.

Hula-Hoop I think Michelle you were the one who warned me about the bruises. I’m so glad you did! I bruise easily and on my very pale skin, obviously and quite colourfully! And this causes my DH no end of dismay, especially as I rarely remember the point of injury. This time I was able to warn him ahead of time. When he saw the bruises his eyes twinkled and he said” looks like the hula hoop won this round, huh?”

What a great core workout the Hula Hoop is Tho! I never ever did it until a few days ago (didn’t have one in childhood). I could only keep it up for 55 seconds max so I can tell (also from the severe DOMS in my abdomen) I’m going to need Lots of practice. I do not have a big house tho and there is a area two square feet wide in which I must be planted or the hoop will cause major wreckage - lol.

Exercise I’ll keep doing it- the close to constant pain alternative (not to mention that I don’t even want to imagine having even less calories!) is just not an option. And I want strong bones, muscles, heart. I don’t even hate swimming - but yeah, I’d rather sit and read a book no contest. Audio books are too dang slow and only frustrate me, so I listen to music. I’m even getting tired of that. I’m really happy but also envious of you all who enjoy physical activity. I’ve not found any that are not simply chores I have to do. Also, my disabilities severely limit my choices anyhow. So, I have tried to pick the least unpleasant ones and leave it at that.

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I got a text at 6:30 AM. “B” who is on vacation nest week opened the facility but she thinks she has strep throat and can I come in to reliever her. ( that would mean working from when I got there to 12:30 then again at 4:00 to 8:00pm. And I live a 35 minute walk from work, so it would not really be worth it to go home in that interim. Good news is that I slept through that text. Problem solved ( she got “D” to come in). Bad news is I just know I am going to be asked to fill in tomorrow or Saturday.

Ugh got to face that now. The weekly work conference call starts in 30 minutes ( I can call in from home)

Looking for my happy face here in Texas,

Rye

klanders30

Hey Sharon, Welcome to the group! I think it would be amazing to hike the AT!!!!

NYKAREN

OregonMother

ryenday wrote: »

I am officially trying to find my maintenance calories. In 2017 I was tracking for approximately 39 weeks. I lost 40 pounds (but that includes the start a diet woosh of 12 pounds). MFP tells me I averaged 1197 calories. This is very discouraging since my exercising isn’t represented there (— no additional calories no matter what my weekly exercise regime). These numbers tell me that I can eat about 1250 calories a day + something (considerably less than Apple Watch estimates) for exercise.

These pitiful numbers ( sorry there is no way for me to be satisfied on 1250 calories) are one of the reasons I am trying the fast this week. At these calorie rates I can never have a gyro or serving if my husband’s King Ranch Caserole ever again unless I eat nothing else at all that day. Grump Grump. Yeah I’ll probably get a couple hundred extra calories a day from exercising but My average week is walk 5-10 miles, swim 2-3 miles, strength 2x a week, HIIT 3x a week and some irregular miscellaneous rebounder, hula hoop and dance. That is still a pittance caloriewise for all that. And I don’t see any increase in that because frankly I hate it all. If my health didn’t demand it I wouldn’t be doing any of it. Grump Grump.

Ah well. This is the hand I’ve been dealt and have to make the best I can. Sorry folk, I’m probably just tired.

Everyone take care

Rye

I am with you, sister. I have to admit that I do get a little depressed about it, at times, but I can't change it, so it is what it is. Being more active does help, but really, you can only do so much, and I burn only about 70 calories for every mile walked. That's like a small apple.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Peach1948

Rye ~ I think it's time to say NO to all those asking you to fill in. Or, the facility needs to hire more who can help.

margaretturk

Cathy WOW!!!

HandiCrafter

Just Checking in

Martha in Eastern Oregon

OregonMother

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Barbie Wow! You still have your wisdom teeth! That is amazing! No wonder you have a tough time at the dentist and have to go so frequently.

I never had any wisdom teeth. Although the way my bottom teeth have been crowding over the past couple years, I wonder about it, but x-rays still show nothing there.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Katla49

Pip: Love the photo of your dog and her teddy bear. :bigsmile:

Becca: Love the Simple reminder to give your best. I love soup, too. Yours sounds interesting & tasty.

M in OZ: I had a bone density test several years ago after I fell on black ice and broke a wrist bone. It showed that I had osteopenia-a condition where the bones get thinner but not to the "osteoporosis" level. Since then I broke the other wrist in a fall & a finger when I wrapped a horse lead rope around it and the horse took off bucking. My new doctor decided I needed a second bone density test. I had amazing results. My bone density actually improved and is now better than it was at the first test. I didn't think that was even possible. Both wrists tend to ache in certain weather conditions. I attribute the improvement to the combination of medicine and weight bearing exercise.

Janetr: I haven't seen a post from Sue in WA lately either. I'm pretty sure I saw posts from her in December. :flowerforyou:

j953071: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Post often to give and get support.

Lisa: When I was teaching I had a student whose mom was in the army. My student was living with her maternal grandmother. There was also a much younger brother by a different father, and I think the brother was with his dad. Life can be challenging for kids with two military parents. I am sure that you are a blessing in the lives of your daughter and grandchildren.

Heather: It never occurred to me that short people might have any more or less trouble losing weight than tall people. I know that physical challenges occur for everyone and disciplined eating and drinking is the key to good health. :flowerforyou:

Barbie: You are fortunate to have your wisdom teeth. I didn't have room for them in my mouth and they were removed more than twenty years ago. I haven't missed them. :flowerforyou:

sjcook23: You've found a good group of supportive women. Welcome!

Cathy in Arlington: Great job with your health! Your photos prove how well you are doing. :flowerforyou:


Yoga today and we're meeting a prospective dog sitter for our upcoming trip to see kids and grandkids. I didn't go to the horse enthusiast meeting due to fatigue yesterday. I'm still experiencing low energy. I suspect my body is fighting off a virus & that is why. I'm not actually sick--just tired.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

"So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."

cityjaneLondon

Cathy - you are looking fantastic! And only 10 lbs to go! Of course, that's the hardest and longest ten pounds (mine took me ages), but you have to keep reminding yourself you already look great!

This is a constant struggle for the rest of our lives. No parole for good behaviour. Luckily, after many years of saying I hated exercise, I now find I quite enjoy it and feel very cheated when I can't do it because of other commitments. I hope my son and girlfriend will be up to at least a walk tomorrow, but our lanes are rather waterlogged. I'm running/walking to the big puddles and back again.

Lanette - Haven't heard how she is doing. I'm assuming no news is good news.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

grandmallie

I am home from running errands , took my dad down we now have a durable medical POA , that has been notarized.. which I will keep in my possession, because he is notorious with losing papers.. I will keep it in my locked box . found out the Dr that called was the Dr who did the colonoscopy and I made an appt to see her with dad tomorrow.. will ask for a copy of pathology report.. all the washers full here ,will go check once again, and then maybe lie down for a nap.

ryenday

Cathy you look simply fantastic! You impress me so much!

pipcd34

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loumoon5

Sharron
Hiking the entire Appalachian trail is ambitious even for an experienced hiker. How many trips do you think it will take?

ryenday

OregonMother wrote: »

ryenday wrote: »

I am officially trying to find my maintenance calories. In 2017 I was tracking for approximately 39 weeks. I lost 40 pounds (but that includes the start a diet woosh of 12 pounds). MFP tells me I averaged 1197 calories. This is very discouraging since my exercising isn’t represented there (— no additional calories no matter what my weekly exercise regime). These numbers tell me that I can eat about 1250 calories a day + something (considerably less than Apple Watch estimates) for exercise.

These pitiful numbers ( sorry there is no way for me to be satisfied on 1250 calories) are one of the reasons I am trying the fast this week. At these calorie rates I can never have a gyro or serving if my husband’s King Ranch Caserole ever again unless I eat nothing else at all that day. Grump Grump. Yeah I’ll probably get a couple hundred extra calories a day from exercising but My average week is walk 5-10 miles, swim 2-3 miles, strength 2x a week, HIIT 3x a week and some irregular miscellaneous rebounder, hula hoop and dance. That is still a pittance caloriewise for all that. And I don’t see any increase in that because frankly I hate it all. If my health didn’t demand it I wouldn’t be doing any of it. Grump Grump.

Ah well. This is the hand I’ve been dealt and have to make the best I can. Sorry folk, I’m probably just tired.

Everyone take care

Rye

I am with you, sister. I have to admit that I do get a little depressed about it, at times, but I can't change it, so it is what it is. Being more active does help, but really, you can only do so much, and I burn only about 70 calories for every mile walked. That's like a small apple.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Yup! Lol, Apple Watch gave me 89 calories for my mile and a half walk to work today (typical burn for that walk). 3mph is as fast as the watch records me but with short legs that is literally as fast as my legs can move me unless I’m running .

Swim gives more calories for 1/2 hour, about 180 per 1/2 hour. Unfortunately when you add the changing and shower time to swim it is still more efficient to walk unless I’m swimming for more than an hour.

My swims net me a serving of unsweetened oatmeal AND a small apple!

janetr7476

Cathy, Arlington,TX -wow look at you girl. Great job and thanks for sharing.

Janetr OKC

barbiecat

In 2009 when I found MFP at age 62, I was finally able to admit that controlling my weight was a problem for me that was a great as any chronic disease that others had and that it was essential for me to find a plan to combat the problem so that I could live a long and healthy life. I follow a daily eating plan and seek every opportunity to be active. It has worked for me so far.

Barbie in rainy NW Washington

exermom

Did Jari Love Extremely Ripped Hardcore DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do the deep water class.

M - insist, and I do mean make a pain of yourself, to get a BDT. I fractued my ankle and I knew something wasn't right, I just wasn't sure what. I asked my MD for a BDT, she kept saying "we don't recommend it for someone who hasn't gone thru menopause". I kept after her and after her. To be honest, I think she ordered the test more to shut me up than anything else. Was she ever surprised when it came back that I had osteoporosis! So make a pain of yourself, but get the test!

Joyce - I remember we had a Newcomer meeting at this restaurant. The menu on line only showed this one item (I don't remember what it was). But when I got there they also had a bean burger. Wish I'd gotten that instead, but my mind was made up. Oh well...live and learn

j - welcome! what sort of activity did you do when you were an athlete?

As far as dentists - last time I went for a cleaning it was this new girl. she used some sort of rays that took the placq off. Didn't hurt at all.

barbie - when I had my wisdom teeth, I still only went for a cleaning 1/year

djcook - welcome back!

Cathy - awsome pics! I wish I was that weight What a transformation!

Rye - I haven't done hula hoop in quite a while. Whenever I did it, my knees for some reason bothered me the next day.

katla - when Jess does dog sitting, for a new dog she always insists on a "meet and greet"

Allison - you might want to keep copies of the POA with you to show MD offices that you really do have it. Then they can keep that copy on file.

Michele in NC

grandmallie

Michelle~ your correct I will take it to all of his Dr appointments to show them it is the real deal and they can make a copy of it and give me original.
I have notebook I carry will information for Drs, and notes that pertain to dad..

Peach1948

Cathy ~ Great job! I am 5'1-1/2" and can attest that being short and older is difficult to lose weight.