WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2018
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Thanks Lisa for new link, Barbie hope your back gets sorted soon
Have been inspired by all the decluttering going on, I've been sorting out paperwork re wills, bank accounts, passwords etc
Done KB workout increased reps then 45 minute Leslie Sansone (3 mile Strong) use resistance band for one of the miles.
Doing ok on my fasting and low carb except for 2 days I go out to socialise, but hey experts say socialising is one of the important things for healthy ageing.
Going to visit DD and grands next week for a few days, they are vegetarian but love their biccies and ice cream, I'll try to be good.
Welcome all new girls
Hugs to all who need them
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Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
Second half of the year about to begin! Who knows where July will take us.
Sunday, 1 July 2018 ... 21.08 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Monday, 2 July 2018 ... 12.87 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Tuesday, 3 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 4 July 2018 ... 2.3 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
Thursday, 5 July 2018 ... 2.3 km walking + 4 flights of stairs + 13.41 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Friday, 6 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
Saturday, 7 July 2018 ... 0.5 km walking + 30.23 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Sunday, 8 July 2018 ... 16.65 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Monday, 9 July 2018 ... 1.9 km walking + 12.50 km cycling indoors (Zwift) + 4 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 ... 2 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 11 July 2018 ... 3.3 km walking + 10.20 km cycling indoors (Zwift) + 4 flights of stairs
Thursday, 12 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Friday, 13 July 2018 ... 2.2 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Saturday, 14 July 2018 ... 0.9 km walking + 23.6 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Sunday, 15 July 2018 ... 2.08 km walking + 30.58 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Monday, 16 July 2018 ... 15.7 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 17 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 ... 0.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Thursday, 19 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 13.39 km cycling indoors (Zwift) + 4 flights of stairs
Friday, 20 July 2018 ... 0.8 km walking + 21.27 km cycling indoors (Zwift) + 4 flights of stairs
Saturday, 21 July 2018 ... 19.48 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Sunday, 22 July 2018 ... 2.0 km walking + 20.48 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Monday, 23 July 2018 ... 5.8 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 24 July 2018 ... 3.3 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Thursday, 26 July 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Friday, 27 July 2018 ... 1.7 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Saturday, 28 July 2018 ... 0.8 km walking
Sunday, 29 July 2018 ... 0.9 km walking + 19.65 km cycling indoors (Zwift)
Monday, 30 July 2018 ... 5.80 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 ... 1.15 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
2018 Monthly July
Walking Distance (km): 58.8
Walking Time (min): 735.4
Cycling Distance (km): 265.4
Cycling Time (min): 660.5
Stairs Climbed Number: 88.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 70.4
Totals
Total Distance (km): 324.2
Total Distance (miles): 201.5
Total Time (min): 1466.2
Total Time (hr): 24:26:15
Made it to 24 hours of exercise!
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Hate being so anxious and angry in the night. Useless energy wasted. A nap is in my future. Heather UK xxxxxxx
Heather, I'm there too. I woke up angry, just work issues that exacerbate old issues, which I know rationally. Trying to let it go. A nap is NOT in my future, unfortunately, but a night or two in hotel rooms will help some. Need to let it all go, just do my best, and let the rest go hang. Which is not really in my nature, but need to get there somehow.
All packed, headed for the showers, and will hit the road at the first sign of daylight.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Starting August ...Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Wednesday, 1 August 2018 ... 1.4 km walking + 4 flights of stairs
Thursday, 2 August 2018 ... 2.20 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
2018 Monthly August
Walking Distance (km): 3.6
Walking Time (min): 45.0
Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
Cycling Time (min): 0.0
Stairs Climbed Number: 10.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 8.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 3.6
Total Distance (miles): 2.2
Total Time (min): 53.0
Total Time (hr): 0:53:00
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morning ladies~
I am up and dressed.. going to do the usual routine and work over at the other office the next 2 days, not really looking forward to it, but do what I have to do to make a paycheck. I have a heavy sweater on even though it will be 90 out ,because one of the girls that works there has MS which I didnt know and the heat makes her hurt, so they keep it like a freezer in there and I am sitting right under the a.c. vent
Barbie~ I sure hope they get to the bottom of what is hurting you.. you deserve to feel in tip top shape...
Lisa~ safe travels
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Lisa -
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Good morning.Was up at 4:40 am. Don’t mind...like getting a few things done to start the day. Anyhow......couldn’t sign on because my password had gone belly up over night! What a mess! Took an hr out of my morn to get it right...with new password etc. I HATE new passes.....sorry for the whine.......
BARBIE,we are all Drs at heart ,but know you can only go by what your Dr says. You are missed!, but do what works for you & good thoughts coming your way.
HEATHER,you inspire me to keep on de cluttering.Monday,our 2 bathrooms were on my list. Filled 2 ! boxes with bottles of soap,hair products,make up etc etc. Any less than full bottle bit the dust & the under sink shelves/ drawers look so nice,scared to use them Must say,the mess was mine.DH is the least mess maker ever.
Of course he did ask how my new chair fit in with de cluttering,but that’s just a detail.Now I need to figure out how to get rid of tons of sewing stuff. No longer have the patience to wait & wait.Have a couple ideas,but it either works or to the dump it goes.
My plan for August is the usual,just keep on keeping on. BTW......A 12-14 hr night time fast helps me........not to lose wt,but along with keeping track of calories...not to gain is ok for me.
Welcome to the new members & hugs for those who need them. Pat C
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***Slept in! Sending love KJ3
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Real quick: Here is one of the ships coming into port for Coast Guard Festival. The other photo was taken from my oldest son's neighbor's window (my DOS has the same view, but was down in the streets for a street dance on this evening). Sunset over the CG Fest Carnival.
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Good Day!
July goals:
Log everything! I need that accountability- 100%
Fresh food- Did pretty well. Will give me a C
Movement every day (I need that ME time)- So didn't happen-D
Lose 4 pounds- Lost 1 from starting weight.
August
Continue to Log everything!
30 active minutes 5 days a week
Lose 3 pounds
Finish deep cleaning house
Fresh food
Thank you Lisa for moving us forward!
Barbie I hope the physical therapy helps! (((HUGS)))
Ladies, you are all AMAZING! We continue to inspire and support one another. I love all the decluttering going on!
Welcome to the new ladies! No need to try to keep up and reply to all. Just stop in often! We are a chatty group
Prayers for those in need.
SMILES for ALL!
Heading to a Rod run today. Hopefully we can pick up some needed parts for the Model A...at any rate, Playing hookie from work-lol! Lots of driving, but also lots of walking!
Have a blessed day! I haven't caught back up with August yet, but have liked lots!
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Hi again everyone and thanks for the welcome.
It's lovely to be part of such a busy thread.
Diane UK x5 -
barbie you’ve got a lot of love and concern coming your way and probably a lot of home remedy info and reiki to boot. Can you just visualize all of that when you need it the most? You’ve got the tools you need—alacrity and tenacity and medical care, now stretch all of that over time. Sending
Another muggy day to muddle through. Gonna try to stretch out my overnight fast to 14 hours. So I stopped eating at 7 pm and won’t eat till 9:00 am.
NYKAREN
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yesterdays stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.22min, 12.8amph, 140mhr, 1.5mi= 92c apple watch- 64c MANUAL TREADMILL- walk, 52min, 116ahr, 125mhr, 18.58min mi, 2.74mi= 375c apple watch- 416c bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.17min, 130mhr, 16.7amph, 1.4mi= 57c apple watch- 44c walk sta 2 wk- 9.41min, 112mhr, 3.3ap, .5mi= 50c apple watch- 44c walk wk 2 sumn sta- 8.54.4mi=58c apple watch- bike ride dome 2 hm- 23.33min, 2.5mi= 236 apple watch-
total 868, not bad for feeling like crap
came home, went to bed, no dinner, had to add 400 calories so it could reach 1k
going to work, kirby is off, he loaded the bike in the car to take us to the gym, sweet guy3 -
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August check in - Hello everyone , keep up the good work, one day and one choice at a time, keep doing the best you can and allow yourself to enjoy each day without regret. July was a challenging month for me but memories were made, and some days & evenings were filled with laughter, others with tears. Good time seeing Foreigner and White Snake. Sad times sharing memories with old friends at funerals but life is what it is. Poor meal choices meeting for coffe, lunch or dinner with traveling friends visiting from out of town. Over it, forgiven myself and moving on.
Happy with July goals dropped 4lbs, did better on sleep, saved cash shopping healthier. My steps have increased from about 4000 a day to 8000 a day in preparation for a 5k in September. I have been working in my yard and garden and decluttering the house to keep busy and not just sit n snack all evening. Took 4 loads of stuff to charity and gave some away to friends.
August goals - daily 6hrs of sleep, 10k steps, 1300cal and 96oz of water.
Keep up Decluttering and prep to paint bedroom in September.
Keep junk out of the shopping cart and Log every bite.
Be grateful and happy for the small joys of life. Be present in each moment.
Meet up at least once a week with an old friend.
Busy weekend coming up with three events - a housewarming, a wedding and pink flamingo cocktail party. I've just got to be wise with my choices and enjoy the time with friends and family. Seeing Hall & Oats next week too - yippee!
Start 7/1 @ 187 & 8/1 @183.2
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Wendy and Kellylove the pictures!Machka
Been there, done that. What gives people the right to assume? And we all know what happens when one assumes....
Seriously, are you anywhere near a university? You might be able to hire a grad student studying social work, physical therapy or neurology, etc. To be a patient advocate and help you with the mounds of paper. They won't be as invested in keeping him as a revenue generating patient as the private nursing services are.
CJ
@CSSJ09 ...
I attend a university one day each week. I'm working toward a Master's degree. I am a grad student.
We have a great homecare worker from a private service which is, of course, all covered. And my husband attends Community Rehab several times a week. Also covered. That's not where I need the help.
I just need someone to file paper!!
I have been in touch with one person who might do that for me, and have also contacted my university. But before I can proceed, I do need to get myself somewhat organised and these days I have no time to do that. Maybe in a month or so.
M in Oz
Paperwork is one of my least favorite chores to take care of. I often use my rule of five to get me through it. I first sort 5 papers into what file it should go into insurance, phone bill, etc. If I get myself to do five I often get more done than that. I do this when I have laundry to do because the files are close to the laundry room or when I am watching T.V. Last year I cleared out the files using the same system. I did a file at a time. I also bought a shredder that turns sensitive documents to confetti. The other paper I was able to put it into the recycle. It took me over a month to finish doing it this way, but I was not in any hurry.
Breaking it down into chunks made it doable for me. The next thing I would like to do with my system is color code it so it is easier to retrieve the most used files when I need them. Currently they are all in manilla folders with a small labelled tab.
Prayers as you and DH work through his recovery. For now I would just have a more simple system of medical papers, bills, taxes, and other.Each in a different color. I would sort piles using the method I used above. That way is there is something I needed to track down it would be more doable. It would also help when if I got someone who could put the papers into a more detailed filing system.
I had another singing voice lesson yesterday. I want to learn to float the upper notes. When he watched me he said my whole body go tense as I went for the top notes. We are experiencing another challenge in our family right now. I am going to try and incorporate the idea of learning meet it by floating and keeping my body relaxed rather than tensing and fighting my way through it. I too woke up in the middle of the night and had trouble getting back to sleep last night. One mistake I made that I think contributed to it is I had some strong coffee after lunch. I had bought some fresh beans at the farmers market that morning and wanted to try them out. Lessoned learned. Wait until the morning.
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margaretturk wrote: »hi everyone, I am new to this board, but feel like I would benefit from some sort of public accountability, so here I am. I joined MFP in Jan of 2014 after my mother's death. I had been her sole caregiver during years of decline with alzheimers and at that time I weighed 261 lbs. My life was completely out of balance I was in constant pain. During this time, I found out I had hypothyroidism and was put on synthetic replacement which helped a little with the pain and with my constant coughing and trouble with breathing and talking. Next, I learned I was diabetic. I decided to get serious about my weight loss. I lost more than 50 lbs. I was down to 205 lbs and feeling super proud, I was able to wear clothes from the regular women's dept. I was also in a serious exercise regime and was feeling fit enough to hike in Yellowstone and Badlands national park. It was going pretty well. I maintained there for quite a while and then I went to Africa and I came home really sick. The illness I had resolved itself in a few months, but during the process I found out I have fatty liver disease and my liver is 30% dead. And I just plain got mad. I quit exercising, I started eating in an out of control way. I now weigh 226 pounds and I feel awful all the time. Since I have basically been living on carbs, my diabetic numbers are a disaster. I am pretty depressed about the diagnosis and stay in my house all the time except for work, I rarely leave my couch. So even though I am still 36 lbs less than I did at the beginning of my journey, I look and feel heavier and worse than I did then. The muscle mass has just deteriorated to sheer fat.
Now, my daughter is planning her wedding. I want to feel and look good on her day, so I have recommitted myself to my journey. My goals for August:
*strictly reduce carbs to get my diabetic numbers back to a reasonable level
*lose 3-5 lbs
*use the exercise bike and elliptical daily upping to two miles on each daily by the end of the month
*confess my ongoing depression to my doctor
*try to do something active outside the house at least weekly
thanks for listening! I am making a commitment to myself that I will weigh 199lbs or less by the time my daughter gets married in May. I know I can do this!
If given the right nutrition the liver can re generate. It it one of few organs that can. Your right the carb diet is putting your health at risk. This is part of why I went on my high fiber next to nothing sugar and no refined grains diet. I was in insulin resistance territory. My blood pressure was 135/85. After two month it is now 117/75. I lost 17 pounds. My waist went from 38 inches to 35, BMI from 29 down to 26.75. I had low HDL too. I have not had that tested yet. I will do it after 6 months of this eating plan.
Your depression may also be partially due to your diet and lack of exercise, too.
You have a great start you identified the problem. Please come back to get support here. This is a great bunch of ladies.
You had tough years with your mom. It is time to take care of you!
Margaret
I duuno, I rarely chime in on comments, but depression is an individual thing, it’s hard to say or comment on, you can only relate if u yourself have been or are depressed. Even with that, it may not be the same type or as severe. When I went thru my bout, my diet hadn’t changed and I was riding bike at that time, so it wasn’t lack of exercise. Everyone’s depression is different, all we can do is listen and offer our thoughts if asked6 -
The good stuff has gone to the charity shop. Saving junk for a bigger dump run. Have a big box to be collected by Oxfam on Saturday of books and CDs. Had two replies for my dinner/tea set. It's boxed and out on the porch.
Trish - Do you have Recycle where you live. I truly have found it a miracle to get rid of stuff that needs a good home. You also get to feel virtuous. Your craft supplies would be just the thing.
Starving now. :laugh:
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Do you do a specific kettlebell workout? If so, is it on YouTube or DVD?
Tracey in Edmonton
I follow Pavel Tsatsouline Kettlebell Simple and Sinister he wrote a routine for Stronglift instructors that is a compound lifting routine with progressive overload, which means you use every muscle and constantly increase reps, sets, or weight amounts. I'm working at increasing to my 45 pound Kettlebell. The longest workout I'm doing is 25 minutes long but work time is only 15 seconds ( time it takes to squat or swing) every minute. So really only working 6-7 minutes max.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10449355/update-stronglifts-and-kettlebell-transformation-pictures#latest
Here is my site with lots of videos and information.
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I'd love to join this thread! Just started tracking my food and exercise on myfitnesspal and LOVE the app!!! I will lose 35 lbs. by my birthday - November 8th - when I will turn (gasp!) 60! Not doing any diet - just keeping calories at or under 1,000 per day and decreasing carbs, upping protein and fiber, and committed to 30 minutes of cardio per day.2
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Happy August ladies!!!! Big surprise this morning-weighed myself this AM and have lost 10 pounds so far!! This is a surprise because from Thurs-Tues I was on the other coast with my dad and sister. It is always stressful but obviously I didn't do too badly! My sister is an inspiration to me so that helps.
Speaking of decluttering, my mom passed away last September and my Dad is preparing to move into a fancy-schmancy retirement village. We walked through the house and Dad pointed out what he wanted to take with him and he wanted me and my sister to point out things we wanted. I don't want anything, but will be taking the sterling silver flatware for 12. I don't want it, my sister doesn't want it, but Dad wanted one of us to take it. It's the only thing he is worried about so I should be grateful
July Goals:
10-11K steps a day-most days
Continue to track food daily-most days
Ask for names/phone numbers of personal trainers at my gym and call someone!-meeting with a personal trainer on Monday!
Do planks every day-most days (up to 1 minute!)
Lose 5 pounds-YES
August Goals-not really set until I meet with the trainer
10-11K steps a day
Track food
Work-out with personal trainer
Increase plank time to 2 minutes
Lose 5 pounds
Barbie-Back pain is the worst. Hope they figure out what is going on and how to fix it! Prednisone is a hard one for me, but it always helps. And 5 days is better than 10!
Lisa Thanks for setting this up! I'm really enjoying your blog about your house!!!
That's enough for now!
ElizabethGA
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I had a migraine yesterday so didn't do much of anything. Combination of no sleep, anxiety, smoke in the air, and allergies. We had our windshield repaired Tuesday about 2 hours south east of where we are camping so stayed overnight in the parking lot of the repair shop in the city without electricity. Extremely hot, and noisy with trucks backing in all night to deliver stuff. But, at least it is done.
Switching to following the DASH diet has been really good for me, so will continue that goal and add checking my glucose twice a day to try to get my fasting sugar to under 90 in the morning. Currently down to 120 from 140 so going in the right direction.
GOALS:
49,000 steps a week (7,000 a day average)
Yoga once a week for 20 minutes
3-4 veggies a day (1/2 cup servings)
4 fruits a day (1/2 cup fresh, 8 oz juice)
75 oz of water a day
3-6 servings (4 oz) of lean meat a day
2-3 dairy a day
6 servings whole grains a day
nuts/seeds 3 times a week
2-3 servings of good fats and oils a day
no sweets
check glucose twice a day
RV Rita still in Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada
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Lanette: Thank you for providing the link to "Grain Brain" information. I've finally finished the series and it gave me plenty to think about.
Snowflake: I can understand your DH's reluctance to cutting up your dad's work. It would feel risky. Perhaps you will be able to reassure him that you won't be uspet if things don't go perfectly. :flowerforyou:
Meg: I hope you get well soon.
Rebecca: Sending good thoughts for your DH. Congratulations on driving!
Lisa & Margaret: Thanks for getting us started. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: Sending good thoughts for your health and Jake's, too.
(((Rita))) Hope things get better for you asap. :flowerforyou:
Dandi 1986: Welcome I hope you'll stop by often to give & get encouragement and support.
Sue in WA: Happy Birthday to your mom. 94 is quite an accomplishment. Sorry about the inconsiderate relatives. :ohwell:
Wendy: As you are beginning to see signs of spring, we are beginning to see signs of fall. Days are getting a bit shorter day by day. We still have summer weather, but the signs of change are also there. The Osprey babies for this year are now adult sized birds that sit on pilings in the river and beg to be fed. Mom and Dad Osprey are busy creatures. :bigsmile:
Heather: I've been so impressed with your organizational steps to get ready for your move. WOW.
A former neighbor is very ill, and the people around her are sad and upset. When she and her DH moved away more than a year ago, they asked me not to visit them down on their boat and I have complied with that. Her DH is a train wreck. This is a small town, and when he sees us in the hardware store of grocery store, he becomes upset. I am so sorry that is the case. I have no idea why we are a trigger for his emotions. My guess is that is the horrible disease process is dragging him down.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
"It is not selfish to be happy. It is your highest purpose. Your joy is the greatest contribution you can make to life on the planet. A heart at peace with its owner blesses everyone it touches." ~ Alan Cohen
August 2018 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.
6. Avoid alcohol.
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Real quick: Here is one of the ships coming into port for Coast Guard Festival. The other photo was taken from my oldest son's neighbor's window (my DOS has the same view, but was down in the streets for a street dance on this evening). Sunset over the CG Fest Carnival.
That looks amazing, would love to see that in person.2 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Do you do a specific kettlebell workout? If so, is it on YouTube or DVD?
Tracey in Edmonton
I follow Pavel Tsatsouline Kettlebell Simple and Sinister he wrote a routine for Stronglift instructors that is a compound lifting routine with progressive overload, which means you use every muscle and constantly increase reps, sets, or weight amounts. I'm working at increasing to my 45 pound Kettlebell. The longest workout I'm doing is 25 minutes long but work time is only 15 seconds ( time it takes to squat or swing) every minute. So really only working 6-7 minutes max.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10449355/update-stronglifts-and-kettlebell-transformation-pictures#latest
Here is my site with lots of videos and information.
Thank you so much. I appreciate it.1
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