WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
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:) A new month has always been a good time for me to make a new start of habits, behaviours, and attitudes. I hope you will join me on this journey to health and fitness.

:) I have enjoyed the companionship of Women Ages 50+ for a long time and my life is better because of that.

:) If you made any goals of resolutions for November, how did you do?

:) If you have goals or resolutions for December, please share them with us.

:) Be sure to bookmark this page so you can find it again.

:) If you sign your post with a name or nickname and a location, we can get to know each other better.

1031910m5uhc2jyfc.gif Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

My word for 2018 is "tenacity".


Resolutions for November (with end of the month comments)
*finish planting bulbs (finished and I resisted the impulse to buy more)
*never give up on scanning project ( continuing slowly but consistently)
*make new line dance music CD (finished and being used to teach new dances)

Resolutions for December
*continue with the never ending scanning project
*knit five or more snowflake hats to be donated
*finish writing my list of "19 for 2019"
*choose a word for 2019


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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    You know, that appetizer was gone in no time at all! Most of the desserts (if not all of them) were store bought. How sad! I only had the cheesecake since I don't get it very much. But I was so surprised that my appetizer went as quickly as it did. Funny thing is...it's really not difficult at all to make

    Michele in NC
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Michele - the appetizer looks wonderful. You are very creative.
    Played golf today but got tired after 15 holes. Came home and napped for an hour.
    Thanks Barbie for the new month.
    SueBDew in TX
  • cariwaldick
    cariwaldick Posts: 189 Member
    Barbie—Thanks for starting the new thread. I'm not much for resolutions, but goals are good. My goal is to get under 200 lbs by the end of the year. I'm so close now, it should happen as long as I don't fall off the wagon. I want to add exercise, but with the way my back has been aching, I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. I've been walking more, even if it's just pushing a cart around the grocery store. I also want to clean up my sewing room, and clear the table so I can get back to sewing and/or quilting. I've got a couple bags of food from the pantry I've been meaning to drop off at a food pantry. And I still need to schedule my colonoscopy. That should all be doable.

    Bonnie—I can empathize with being a couch potato. I'm not usually on the couch, but I am a fixture in my chair in front of my computer. I just started riding my old bicycle recently, and I wobble a lot. I'm not as sure as I used to be, and I feel stiff. My hands go numb from gripping the handlebars, and I have to shake the circulation back in every few minutes. Clean eating sounds like a good plan. I'm trying to do more of that, but my go-to foods tend to be processed: light yogurt, diet bread, and low-cal snack bars. I try to limit the empty carbs, but the convenience is hard to beat.

    Michelle—I often carry my crocheting projects around with me. I work on them anytime I have to wait—like at the Dr. office, church, or choir practice. The loom pieces tend to curl on the ends, so a border would help them lie flat. I wish I had somewhere to send hats, since I love making those on the loom. Texas doesn't have much knit hat weather.

    I made a chocolate eclair dessert for the party tomorrow. I've decided to dip strawberries in chocolate as well, since five of us are going. I wish the hostess had asked for something else—chocolate is so hard for me to resist. I already logged a tenth of a piece, since I licked the bowl and spoon. I've got an idea for the strawberries to keep them from looking messy as they dry. I'm going to use my ornament hooks to skewer them by the stem, dip them in chocolate, and hang them on a dowel to dry.

    I'm going to miss the gratitude calendar. Maybe there's something else we could do for December.

    Cari in N. Texas
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,423 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I have been busy and missed chatting for a few days but I log every bite every day. I’m amazed at how much that I missed here! I did okay with my goals last month. My weight did go up and down a bit due to stress eating. :embarassed:

    I am looking forward to another visit from my niece and her son a week from tomorrow. They’ll be here to watch the annual Christmas Ships parade. I hope the boaters have good weather for it and we can enjoy their wonderful lighted boats. These are pleasure craft, not sea going ships.

    Happy December! These are my resolutions every month. They work for me:

    December 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 nightly.
    6. Avoid alcohol.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
    C. S. Lewis
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,711 Member
    I often wear the elasticated arch supports I buy from Amazon around the house, though recently I haven't needed to wear them all the time. They have been life savers. I have slip on velvet pumps as slippers. I wear orthotics or arch supports in my outdoor shoes, apart from my running trainers, which are New Balance and have good arch support. I have pronation, but have been doing arch support exercises, which seems to have helped. I just do them on the couch while I'm watching TV, along with pelvic floor. I still do face exercises while I am on my machines!
    Today I have some replacement trainers arriving as it's 11 months since I started running. I'm getting the same ones and relegating the old ones to walking shoes. (You are not meant to wear your running shoes for general wear) I will have to mark the old ones in some way so I can tell which is which! New running socks arriving Monday. My old ones have holes in them.

    It's becoming common in the UK to remove your shoes when you enter a house, though not universal as it is in Scandinavia. Most of my friends automatically do. I have some hotel slippers somewhere in my boxes to offer people, though many are happy in socks. I often take my slippers to houses. I think it's a great habit, but sometimes it means I can't wear a particular outfit, like a mid length skirt, because it only looks right with the right length boots. On occasion I find this frustrating, though I usually wear trousers (pants). What is the norm in the US? ??
    I think I will buy myself some new velvet slippers for Christmas. :D And some more arch supports.

    Lanette - I woke up at 4.15 this morning worrying about the catering etc for all the guests. I'm trying to make it easy on myself, but I haven't made my lists yet. DH's elder daughter, who is coming with her boyfriend next Sunday, last time we visited them, put on a huge roast dinner with all the trimmings, two different meats etc, plus two home baked pies. She was very stressed and worn out.!!!! I don't want to emulate that, but I do feel I ought to do good home cooking. The boyfriend is a traditional man in his eating. No veg. Nothing too fancy. He likes dessert. :laugh:
    My elder son will be happy with anything. :D Staying two nights. I hope to get him together with the grandkids etc, so that could be fish and chips.
    The kids and family I will have to give some thought to as we are out to see Father Christmas in the morning. There won't be time to cook, but the adults could have soup before the cold buffet. I think I might do a melted chocolate fruit dip for dessert, with lots of sprinkles. I will cover everything with plastic!!!
    DH's younger daughter, sister and boyfriend, the following day, is another challenge. He is veggie and doesn't like mushrooms. I think I might do two curries, one lamb and one veggie. The sister etc will be staying over, so another meal!
    It is now 6.30 am and I am still pondering.
    DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD.

    On top of all that we are still struggling with boxes. I must clear the guest room/my study at the top of the house so we have somewhere to put people. I will also have to vacate that/my bathroom while they are here.
    I have to remind myself how lucky I am to have so many people who want to see us and are prepared to travel long distances to do so. We are loved. That is the important thing.
    My word for 2018 was EMBRACE. Very appropriate. I will bear that in mind over the next few weeks. :D:D:D

    Thank you Barbie for setting us off again.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    2018 Monthly -- November
    Walking Distance (km): 124.6
    Walking Time (min): 1334.8
    Cycling Distance (km): 92.2
    Cycling Time (min): 362.3
    Stairs Climbed Number: 108.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 86.4
    Other Time: 20.0 (weightlifting)

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 216.8
    Total Distance (miles): 134.7
    Total Time (min): 1803.4
    Total Time (hr): 30:03:25

    December ...

    More exercise than in November.
    Finish my current uni course.
    Keep on top of stuff at work.
    Survive all the medical appointments (mostly my husband's) this month.

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    *finish writing my list of "19 for 2019"

    What is a list of 19 for 2019?

    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I often wear the elasticated arch supports I buy from Amazon around the house, though recently I haven't needed to wear them all the time. They have been life savers. I have slip on velvet pumps as slippers. I wear orthotics or arch supports in my outdoor shoes, apart from my running trainers, which are New Balance and have good arch support. I have pronation, but have been doing arch support exercises, which seems to have helped. I just do them on the couch while I'm watching TV, along with pelvic floor. I still do face exercises while I am on my machines!
    Today I have some replacement trainers arriving as it's 11 months since I started running. I'm getting the same ones and relegating the old ones to walking shoes. (You are not meant to wear your running shoes for general wear) I will have to mark the old ones in some way so I can tell which is which! New running socks arriving Monday. My old ones have holes in them.

    It's becoming common in the UK to remove your shoes when you enter a house, though not universal as it is in Scandinavia. Most of my friends automatically do. I have some hotel slippers somewhere in my boxes to offer people, though many are happy in socks. I often take my slippers to houses. I think it's a great habit, but sometimes it means I can't wear a particular outfit, like a mid length skirt, because it only looks right with the right length boots. On occasion I find this frustrating, though I usually wear trousers (pants). What is the norm in the US? ??
    I think I will buy myself some new velvet slippers for Christmas. :D And some more arch supports.

    In Australia, a lot of people wear flip flops or just go barefoot.



    Machka in Oz

  • reneinitaly7
    reneinitaly7 Posts: 15 Member
    Well, I am he, finally! In the last week or so, I have been lurking , but more so I have been tracking on MFP. I am very happy to be able to say that I made the switch from weight watchers and feel like the weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

    My Dec goals are going to be easy as it is a month that we are super busy .
    💜 13000 steps daily
    💜 track daily
    💜 post and participate
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    2018 Monthly -- November
    Walking Distance (km): 124.6
    Walking Time (min): 1334.8
    Cycling Distance (km): 92.2
    Cycling Time (min): 362.3
    Stairs Climbed Number: 108.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 86.4
    Other Time: 20.0 (weightlifting)

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 216.8
    Total Distance (miles): 134.7
    Total Time (min): 1803.4
    Total Time (hr): 30:03:25

    December ...

    More exercise than in November.
    Finish my current uni course.
    Keep on top of stuff at work.
    Survive all the medical appointments (mostly my husband's) this month.

    Machka in Oz

    Goal: More than November! In November I did 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes

    Past Decembers:
    Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min [/quote]

    Saturday, 1 December 2018 ... 4 km run on the beach. Not so easy running on the beach, but I love the beach. :) Plus 8.4 km bicycle ride on road next to the beach. :)




    2018 Monthly December
    Walking Distance (km): 4.0
    Walking Time (min): 30.0
    Cycling Distance (km): 8.5
    Cycling Time (min): 37.0
    Stairs Climbed Number: 0.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 0.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 12.5
    Total Distance (miles): 7.8
    Total Time (min): 67.0
    Total Time (hr): 1:07:00


    Machka in Oz
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Thank you, Barbie, for making sure we have this thread to go to each month! We're lucky to have you.

    Heather, I asked my husband last night what was wrong with us, as while we were watching yet another home improvement show, yet another couple said, "We have to rip all this out, because we need to room to entertain." We don't entertain. Pretty much ever. So, I live vicariously through you. And, while I was not a "take your shoes off when you come in" person when we met, my husband the Alaskan was, so now we do that. Alaskan mud rooms are a thing, where there's a form of entryway where you can take off your boots and coats, etc., and it really does keep the house and rugs much cleaner. Since we don't entertain, we also don't go to other people's houses much either, so I have no idea if lots of other people do that.

    Karen in VA, so sad for your grandson that he feels that way, and so happy he has you in his life!

    My goals for December are - lose weight, get moving, enjoy the beginnings of the next chapter.

    Time to start cleaning my work computer, making sure all my personal stuff is off of it, so I can ship it to the home office on Monday. Already copied all my things my fellow manager will need to the shared drive, which I can't access from my personal computer, so now it's just removing the rest and resetting it.

    So, got a few things to finish this morning before I start the big cleanout.

    Love y'all!
    Lisa in AR
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Thanks Barbie for Dec thread

    Kate UK <3
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Happy December and thank you barbie for tearing the calendar page-goodbye November

    My word for 2018 is S T R E T C H

    November goals and how I did:

    -before I pick up any food, stop and ask, am I hungry? is this a good choice?—I got mixed results here, at work I can really do this, at home not as great

    -it is ok to say no to uncomfortable social situations and ok to say yes—I handled this really well this month

    -maintain the habits that work, prepping food and exercise gear as a trigger for healthy behaviors—this is working well for me—woohoo

    -journal every day and persiverate over the good in my life—this is working well for me—big woohooo

    December goals:

    -Reflect on the year and find a new word as a touch stone/inspiration

    -breathe in the joy of the season and exhale the stress of the season
    As a music teacher this is imperative.

    —continue using triggers that lead to healthy habits, food prep, gym bag packed etc

    —journal every day

    Happy Saturday everyone. NYKAREN
  • TubbyYO
    TubbyYO Posts: 51 Member
    Great thread!
  • TubbyYO
    TubbyYO Posts: 51 Member
    Goals
    Log all foods daily
    Try to do some exercise ( however little)daily
    Wegh less than my present 133 kg
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 814 Member
    Shoes usually stay on in the house or out of the house.
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    It's becoming common in the UK to remove your shoes when you enter a house, though not universal as it is in Scandinavia. Most of my friends automatically do. I have some hotel slippers somewhere in my boxes to offer people, though many are happy in socks. I often take my slippers to houses. I think it's a great habit, but sometimes it means I can't wear a particular outfit, like a mid length skirt, because it only looks right with the right length boots. On occasion I find this frustrating, though I usually wear trousers (pants). What is the norm in the US? ??

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Thank you Barbie! Please share pics of snowflake hats?

    Tracey ditto Carol. Love the ornament especially the pearlescent aurora borealis.
    Michele gas @ $1.96 ?!? did you have to drive through a time warp to get in line? Please tell us how to make the tree appetizer?
    Karen in VA great goals! Holding good thoughts for Bailey. Like you I try not to tap retirement savings except for really big ticket emergencies. Wonderful win-win with the leaves. Best of all is that your grandson feels his teachers like him. Starting with YOU Gran! :love:

    Welcome Bonnie in TN, TubbyYO!

    goals:
    Daily: walk one more step, 60 g protein, meditate, knee exercises, 10 minutes play training Tumble.
    Twice weekly: core, SWSY upper, SWSY lower
    Weekly: hang or purge 1 piece of art
    Bonus: AF day

    results:
    Nov: walk one more step 63%, 60 g protein=77%, rx/vits=77%, meditate 80%, knee exercises=83%, SWSY up 13%, SWSY low 10%, core=13%, Tumble=37%, hang up or purge art 25%, AF 77%
    Oct: walk one more step 74%, 60 g protein=71% rx/vits=58% meditate 42%, knee exercises=42% SWSY 0% core=13% Tumble=19% hang up or purge art 0/0, AF 77%

    Since November goal was to improve percentages, and all but steps improved, I'm pleased.

    December goals, Keep improving those percentages and keep eyes on New Years Eve Dr. appt.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
    walk one more step 18/29, 60 g protein 22/29, rx/vits 22/29, meditate 23/29, knee exercises 24/29, SWSY UP 4/8, SWSY LOW 3/8, core 4/8, play with Tumble 11/29, hang up or purge art 1/4 AF 22/29.
  • divainlasvegas
    divainlasvegas Posts: 4 Member
    Here we go again. Hoping to make lasting changes.
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Saturday! I slept in until 7:45 and it felt good. Turned on the tv to watch the morning news and saw that former Pres. George H.W. Bush has passed away. I agree with what Karen VA said about him, "...a life well lived" and his love for his wife and family was inspiring! Touches my heart that he passed eight months after his wife did. Same as my parents. Mom in March of '93 and dad in November of '93.
    Barbie- Thank you for taking us into December! I will have to add "think about my 2019 word" to my goals for this month! Glad to hear Jake is getting around more and feeling a little better!
    Karen VA- Sorry to hear about your pup being sick; but glad a vet was able to get in and see him and diagnose and treat him.
    Lanette- My sister in law wears Birkenstocks all of the time. Even to dressy events because she tends to wear long flowy pants. She says that "she is too old to let vanity and silly shoes make her hurt all day/evening."
    Heather- regarding the sock issue. I always thought that long "boot socks" would look good with a skirt while in a house and having shoes off. You know, the ones with the cute lace or button cuff? Or perhaps a tall slouchy sock/stocking? Like you, I am more of a pants person. Nothing like a great pair of slacks and cute top!
    Penny- Gah! The beauty that surrounds you! Absolutely breathtaking! Please take a couple of deep breaths for me next time you are out walking. <3
    Thank you all for the kind words and being the calming voices in regards to the ultrasound. I will be breathing my way through the weekend and the week as I wait for scheduling to call me and set up the next appointment.

    I just went back to look for my November goals and it seems I never posted any??!!
    December goals:
    log every bite
    prep my one pound bags of veggies for each day
    boost my water (because I don't feel as thirsty in the winter)
    deny myself nothing; but enjoy a small bite of everything
    treadmill or walk when I am not shoveling
    don't sweat the small stuff/ everything is small stuff
    my word for 2018 is "resilience"; choose a word for 2019

    Well, I better hop in the shower and get out and get my errands run. Then I can hole up inside (freezing rain coming this weekend) and decorate. Love and hugs to you all, sweet dear friends! <3B) ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    Barbie thank you for starting us again. I feel like you are all a part of my life now and miss you when I don’t check in for a day or so.

    Michele - your laundromat is cheaper than mine, we get 20 minutes for 1.00 (loonie coin in Canada) it usually take 2 rounds for towels and jeans, but one for lighter items. The washers are 4.00 per load. I spend about $20 there ever two weeks and fear I will be doing so again all this winter as we’re pretty sure our electrical panel need upgraded before trying to run a dryer again.

    Heather - I was raised that you remove your shoes when you enter a house and most of my family and friends are the same. My Mom and Grandmother’s had inside shoes right inside the door they would change into. I prefer bare feet to anything, although I do have s pair of ballet style slippers of the floor is cold in winter. I love to entertain and am missing that aspect of my life since we moved to a home that doesn’t fit enough people,

    Karen - your Gtandson is so fortunate to have you being his supporter.

    Penny I truly enjoy hearing about your life and seeing the beautiful pictures.

    Well November seemed to fly by and I did not meet one goal. It was a pretty intense month with getting shoes going. Finding out I am losing my job, hubby ending his seasonal employment. December I will get back on track and prioritize my health and fitness.

    I have a show today at the local rec centre. Have two new ornaments with the Northern Lights. I am enjoying the pencil crayon technique. After the show I have invited my grands for a sleepover. We are going to the Santa Claus parade after supper. We will come home, have some hot chocolate, maybe a Christmas show then bed. Tomorrow we will be putting up and decorating our tree. Last year with all of our shows I didn’t get to enjoy the little things, I am determined to not miss them this year.

    Thank you all for the compliments on the ornament.
    Tracey in Edmonton
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    Barbie ... thank you

    Kelly ... praying all will be well

    Penny ... I agree with Kelly ... astounding beauty! Thank you for sharing your photos.

    November Goals ... I had wanted to maintain October's 6 pound loss and lose 3-4 pounds in November. I maintained the October loss but two pounds keep disappearing and reappearing ... so I cannot claim a loss in November.

    December Goals ... I really want to get into the New Year without New Weight. So my goal is, at minimum, to weigh the same. Ideally lose 3-4 pounds. This will take a concerted effort to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. Food prep. Logging. Water Drinking.

    Word for 2018 ... has been "Will." I will log my food. I will make important health appointments. Etc. I will need to think about my 2019 word! :)

    Beth near Buffalo
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :)Karen in VA Thank you for the site that lists places to send knitted items.

    :)Cari, There is a lot more need for hats in Washington so I've been fortunate to find places to donate them. One year a line dance friend collected enough knitted hats to donate for all the kids in the local Head Start. Now I have a friend who takes hats to the local agency that helps homeless and other needy people. They are always happy when she brings them in. One year I mailed a box of hats to "Hats for the Homeless" in NYC.

    :) I will post a picture of my snowflake hat later.

    <3 Barbie

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