60 yrs and up
Replies
-
lynnchristy, My gratitude journal is not a journal. It is a small daily planner with small boxes just the right size to write a few words. My lists are usually something like: husband, pets, health, mobility, TV, electricity, sleep. It's not so much what the list says as it is the focus of my mind on all the things that are right with my life. I have a friend who is going through a big crisis in her life and she emails me every morning with a list of the food she plans to eat and three sentences of things she is grateful for.
When I first started on MFP, I began immediately to plan and log my food for the day. I can remember staring at the clock waiting for time for my next meal. Now I eat healthier, more nutrition dense meals that keep me feeling good all day.
Today is exercise class. I'll walk the dogs, come home and change shoes and walk back up to the clubhouse for an hour of exercise geared toward people 55+ and suitable for all fitness levels. It's a fun group and no pressure.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
Thank you Barbie for sharing your success strategies. I’m 63 and struggle with my weight going up and down. When it goes up it’s hard to get it down. A daily planner sounds like a great idea as well as writing my food down.2
-
Good morning all and hello to our new joins. It's a mild, dreary, rainy Super Tuesday here in VA. Been out to vote and took a little inside walk. I'm so excited after tracking my daily food. I've planned something new for dinner that'll be quick and easy to prepare and filling too! For me knowing what my food plan for the day is helps me stay at 1200 + exercise calories and choosing filling, healthy fresh food makes it satisfying. Bonus, keep the scale headed downward!!!
Hope each of you has a great day and thanks for being here on our powerful 60+ thread.
@AnnPT77 - 5 Year Anniversary this year, fantastic motivator lady
@n2gardens56 - yes, yes you got this
@lynnchristy - BIG cheer 4 you
@barbiecat - I'm grateful for your inspiration
@bacpath - back on track is all you need
@lindagalbreath577 - Congratulations on the milestone #
@JTWoody - Welcome, win one day at a time
Headed to the gym now.
For a well-lived life, live-well today first. Om…
6 -
Good day, 60'ers! Sunshine and warmth here in Missouri today, so I'm planning a bike ride this afternoon. (Fractured my tibial plateau about 3 years ago on a 2-wheeler, so now I ride a 3-wheeler! JTWoody,welcome and congratulations on your can-do attitude! You will make it happen! So great to read through everyone's plans and ways-to-work MFP to their best advantage. I filled in most of my food choices for today last night, which helps keep me on track as so many others of you have noted. After losing 10 pounds since the first of the year, I am stuck on a plateau right now but will not give up. I've found for myself exercise is the real key and with the nicer weather I have been able to be more consistent. I love walking and riding outdoors and am really looking forward to that extra hour of daylight in the evenings next week. Have a great day, everyone!3
-
Fishwishing wrote: »Good day, 60'ers! Sunshine and warmth here in Missouri today, so I'm planning a bike ride this afternoon. (Fractured my tibial plateau about 3 years ago on a 2-wheeler, so now I ride a 3-wheeler! JTWoody,welcome and congratulations on your can-do attitude! You will make it happen! So great to read through everyone's plans and ways-to-work MFP to their best advantage. I filled in most of my food choices for today last night, which helps keep me on track as so many others of you have noted. After losing 10 pounds since the first of the year, I am stuck on a plateau right now but will not give up. I've found for myself exercise is the real key and with the nicer weather I have been able to be more consistent. I love walking and riding outdoors and am really looking forward to that extra hour of daylight in the evenings next week. Have a great day, everyone!
Hello to you! I read an earlier post from you that mentioned you were in Mid-Missouri....Columbia or Jefferson City? I'm in Kansas City and it's nice to see someone else from MO and yes, it is a beautiful day, have a great ride!0 -
I write in a gratitude journal every morning. I've done that since 1998 when my life was in a great crisis. A friend suggested that I make a gratitude list every day. It made no sense to me but I did it anyway. I write 3-10 items every day and it helps me focus on what is going right in my life rather than wallowing in what might be going wrong. I found morning works best for me but some people like to do the list at bedtime.
Barbie in NW WA
thank you for this, I started to list things to be grateful for some years ago when my life was hard but did it in my head & out loud to God, it really made a difference but today I'm going to write it down since my life is in between leaving stress & not quite settling into a new routine (limbo mode i call it). It's a lovely day today, around 70degrees & sunny. Already took dogs to dog park & will walk the ones that couldn't go today. I also started back to the gym after taking time off so I will go soon because I find if I do something else first I don't usually go. The gym is like a mini vacation for me, where I put on my headphones & leave whatever is bothering me behind, especially the year round pool & it's literally 3 minutes drive from my house3 -
alteredsteve175 wrote: »Hey, y'all. Catching up here after four days on the Salmon River. Good friends, good R&R and slow fishing. C'est la vie!
I live in southwest Idaho - between Boise and the Oregon border. Spring is on the way here - had to peel off my jacket while walking the dog this afternoon. YAY!
What a great way to spend your time,2 -
I’m 65 and I’m an on again off again Fitness Pal user. I’m still down thirty but the bad news is I started at 360. I got more problems than a run over dog. Diabetes hypertension arthritis corpol tunnel CAD for starters but I’m blessed to still be here alive and kickin. I ain’t going down without a fight. Fitness Pal works I know that I just need to stick with it. I’m going to try my best because I do not want weight loss surgery. Grace and Peace to you all.
Good luck I'm sure you will succeeded!1 -
Hi Barbie... I live in Nor Cal just above Santa Rosa. Near the wine country fires of recent years. Beautiful but also hot in summer. Now we contend with the power shuts offs for our own safety every summer and fall. But still lovely area to live...
I apologize for my downright negative earlier first post. Life is still grand, I just feel beat up sometimes but so grateful for all the blessings in my life!4 -
Love coming home in the evenings and checking in to see how everyone is doing! I walked to work again today, in the rain, which was fun, it had stopped for the walk home and got up to 60 for the day. Got 5 miles walking total today with extra walks. I was so tired when I got home I wanted to crash on the couch but had promised myself my arm weight workout, after I finished I was soooo happy that I did it. My food is still great because of logging it all ahead of time, and of course checking in here daily has kept me honest as well. Everyone have a great evening.3
-
Hi Barbie... I live in Nor Cal just above Santa Rosa. Near the wine country fires of recent years. Beautiful but also hot in summer. Now we contend with the power shuts offs for our own safety every summer and fall. But still lovely area to live...
I apologize for my downright negative earlier first post. Life is still grand, I just feel beat up sometimes but so grateful for all the blessings in my life!
One of the great things about this thread is being able to unload and vent when necessary and then get inspired a bit by what others are sharing. I think every place has its down side no matter how beautiful. Gratitude is what helps me focus on what is right with my life. When my friends in Northern California have told me about power shut offs, I become extra grateful for electricity. When I hear how hot it is somewhere, I am grateful for the heat pump at my house that keeps us cool. At some of the worst times in my life, I've had to stand still and say, "I have clean clothes, indoor plumbing, food in the fridge, a roof over my head,...."
Barbie in NW WA4 -
hi all just joined hoping to have a good weight loss journey
5 -
Just checking in, it’s a nice sunny day in SW VA. and so a walk will be in order. I have been busy the last few days and actually got warnings two days in a row from MFP to eat more. Since Feb.4 I’ve lost 7.8 lbs. i would still like to lose 30 more which would put me at 170 so any encouraging words are appreciated.
I still enjoy reading what everyone has to say and hope everyone stays determined to succeed whatever your goals are. I don’t like doing it for long periods of time but for now cutting carbs a little and increasing protein. I’m not cutting the carbs drastically but trying keep it below 100 which for me is a cut. For me diet is a mind game. I wish I had a nickel for everytime I’ve ate something when I wasn’t even hungry.6 -
Good morning from Utah! I have been here off and on, will try to make it more on for a while, I like this thread.I wish I had a nickel for everytime I’ve ate something when I wasn’t even hungry.
You can see the sun just beginning to light the back side of our mountains, I love sunrises.
7 -
One of my secrets of success is that I walk whether it's sunny or not or even in the dark. I live in NW WA where the sky is cloudy a lot and days are very short in the fall and winter. I can't afford to let the outdoors tell me when to walk. I love to see the sunrise while I walk my dogs.hi all just joined hoping to have a good weight loss journey
I hope you will keep coming back to this thread. It helps me to have a supportive community.
Barbie4 -
Hello,
I'm 61. I've lost 27 pounds over the last year and done so very slowly. I am prediabetic and holding it down. I also have Hypertension and some joint issues. Most everything has improved with the weight loss. Still struggling with the Hypertension. All the best to all of you. My goal now is to get to onderland in a healthy way. Thanks10 -
Was yours a "Forward Food" day? Healthy sure feels good.
1 -
Good morning! Yesterday was good for me, I ate well, exercised and feel good. Hope it went well for y'all too.One of my secrets of success is that I walk whether it's sunny or not or even in the dark. I live in NW WA where the sky is cloudy a lot and days are very short in the fall and winter. I can't afford to let the outdoors tell me when to walk. I love to see the sunrise while I walk my dogs.
BarbieMost everything has improved with the weight loss.
0 -
Good morning 60 & uppers I have had two crazy busy days of running and am exhausted. Good to see so many new faces
rikwaynik, Welcome We have the same issues, you and I (((hug))) We are here to listen, encourage and share our own experiences while on this road. Keep coming back we're always here.
njag6393, Congrats on your weight loss
alligatorob, thank you for the beautiful sunrise picture
wattsie59 Welcome Keep coming back we're here all the time.
ekim2016 Welcome Hey, no worry (((hug))) we all have down days now and then
annliz23, thanks so much for your positive support
Evamutt, how cool is that, to be so close to the gym
teresadannar, good to see that you stopped by... Keep coming back
Fishwishing, keep at it and before you know it you'll have dropped a bunch of weight (((hug)))
j29t, your positive posts are so enjoyable to read
bstudener Welcome, I agree with Barbie... logging is the ticket
barbiecat, now that sounds like something I could get into I do that everyday, I just don't write it down, perhaps I'll start, thanks (((hug)))
JTWoody Welcome, keep coming back and we'll be here to offer our support and encouragement
bacpath, good to see you (((hug)))
alteredsteve175, sounds like you had a very relaxing and enjoyable time on the Salmon River
n2gardens56 Congrats on your four day run of no binges... You go girl
AnnPT77 Wow, you are an actual success story Congrats!!!
I need to check in everyday This group is great... my thanks to all of you for being so cool
Have a blessed day everyone
Shout out to my friends5 -
Yesterday was a good day re: working on my flowerbeds. Weeded some areas around a couple of trees and planted some elephant ears, and went to a nursery to get some philodendrons and foxtail ferns. Today a friend and I are off to Gardenville to buy some bulk compost. Unloading that is going to be fun... Weight was up on the scale a bit, but it's gone down most of the way today. I added Libra to my phone, and seeing the downward trend is heartening! Someone here or on another thread likened weight to the weather with warmer and cooler days, but the seasons follow their trends. Great analogy!9
-
Just checking in here. Went to the gym this morning for the my first lifting workout in a couple of weeks. Lordy, the strength goes away quickly. Bench was off about 15 pounds, but deadlift was off about 40 pounds. Yikes! A reminder to find a way to do some sort of lifting workout, even when away from the gym.
Y'all have an awesome day!
3 -
Hello all, I have been having a few geat days since my last check-in so that got me to reflecting. I guess that's an important part of this journey- looking at my behaviour and trying to figure out the whys. When I was away at the wine shin-dig I did OK- 7/10 on the plan. But when I got to my sisters' house I was completely off the ranch in terms of sweets and portion size. When I came back home I easily went back on plan and have (as @AnnPT77 said) already lost 2.1 of the 3+ pounds I gained during that 6 days. So why this lapse???? I have done a lot of reading about self-sabotage and the only one that seems to resonate is thinking " it is not fair that I have to miss out on sweets forever " which strikes me a childish for a preT2DM with a bad heart history. Almost like a tantrum. Embarrassing really. Any insights, comments, suggestions? Thanks
Hello to all the new people. It is so nice to see everyone working on their health. Keep checking in and add your questions, musings, frustrations. There are a lot of people here that are very wise indeed and full of support. Welcome back @poisonesse.
Good work @alligatorrob, you"ve got this.
Onward and downward, B3 -
Saw this group on the list of 'trending' posts -- hadn't seen it before. I've been here a while and once before, too. It is support and encouragement I need! I use intermittent fasting, eating between 10 and 6 daily. I am also on WW and that keeps me exercising. I wish to lose 50 more pounds which represents the loss of 26 pounds already this year. I live in Tidewater Virginia with my son and three dogs. I am 62, 'retired', but home school the boy. I would also like to lose some of the pills I take for diabetes and related complaints.6
-
Just checking in from my work station. I still pull 40 hours a week as a IT professional. I know retirement will come some day but really enjoy my career.3
-
bacpath Abstinence is useful tool to many people with serious health issues (alcoholics, celiac, allergies to nuts, shellfish, strawberries) It's a.personal and adult decision to abstain from certain foods for your health. I am capable of abstaining from many foods that I am not able to eat in moderation.
Barbie from NW WA3 -
Hi all and welcome to the group newbies.
Been staying busy. Decided it would be a good idea to listen to the media and headed to the big box store (you know the one with the hot dogs, ice cream and pizza you must walk past to exit store) and stock up on supplies. As usual my tracker was completed early in the morning.
After shopping rushed to exercise class in the building followed by a nice walk around the neighborhood in the sunshine noticing natures changes as the days get longer. Next was a meeting and pizza lunch was served, ugh oh!!! I've so been craving pizza. Wait, ok I can take a slice for tomorrow and track accordingly right?
So pizza goes in the fridge and I hurry to knitting group. That 700 calorie slice (who knew) was calling out to me so I thought about it, reworked my tracker and took another short walk so I'd stay in the calorie green, prepared an extra-large salad for a filling side and savored every bite of the pie.
I must teach myself how to sensibly eat what I'm craving or enjoy traditionally as long as they won't change my path forward. As @barbiecat mentioned there will be things where abstinence is the only choice. @bacpath I hope you can find the answers to keeping your resolution scales in the green and still enjoy your favorite things in moderation by planning, moving and reflecting on what's best each day.
Having this thread for sharing our challenge and glory makes each day more manageable. Thanks for listening. Thanks for sharing. Please keep coming back. Om....
4 -
Hi, all! Just checking in. Really nothing new to say.
I'm in my "Winter doldrums" phase: Hitting spin class twice a week, but not doing much else on the exercise front. My Garmin says I'm hitting the "150 intensity minutes" weekly minimum with just spin but . . . heh, maybe a little optimistic on the device's part. It's getting close to on-water rowing season, so experience tells me my activity level will ramp up soon: I'm not much stressing about it.
@bacpath, glad to hear your weight is down as I'd speculated might happen: The water weight from a minor indulgence is soooooo deceiving, and I think drives many to give up for. no. reason. really!
As far as falling into "it is not fair that I have to miss out on sweets forever", I think there are two (maybe three?) sides, and the most useful future course is very individual. Two sides: Some people do best by making certain foods 100% off limits. Others are better off when eating those foods in manageable moderate amounts, because absolute restriction sets them up for a someday binge. For some of us, some foods work one way, some work the other. Self-insight (gained via experimentation) is really valuable, IMO.
That said, there's also a third side: Some of us have medical issues that mean we must limit or give up certain things, and that's a challenge.
I totally have difficulty moderating certain foods: Old-school Taco Flavor Doritos come to mind. It's hard to have them in the house, because I. Will. Eat. The. Whole. Bag. Now. I'm still working on that!
Other foods, I'm better off including regularly. Good chocolates, in an 80-100 calorie dosage, can fit in now and then; and fitting them in helps avoid some future "eat it all" binge-fest.
Here's a bit of cheer for y'all, a thing that tells me it's reallly Spring in Michigan. First, the Snowdrops bloomed (end of January!). Next, Winter Aconite. Now, it's these Tommie Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus). I love these early Spring blooms so much: If they can thrive and strive for growth, so can I.alteredsteve175 wrote: »Just checking in here. Went to the gym this morning for the my first lifting workout in a couple of weeks. Lordy, the strength goes away quickly. Bench was off about 15 pounds, but deadlift was off about 40 pounds. Yikes! A reminder to find a way to do some sort of lifting workout, even when away from the gym.
Y'all have an awesome day!
I hear you! I've been fairly active for around 18 years now, most of them (decade +) while still obese. The big thing I've noticed (as a change over that time) is that my recovery from any challenge (ultra high exercise, illness, injury) is slower, and deconditioning from any hiatus (optional from laziness, or non-negotiable because of injury) is more rapid; then restoration of full function takes more time, effort, and/or focus. All of that makes some consistency (while avoiding injury) super important.
If we've built character - mental strength, persistence - over our longer years, this is the time it bears beautiful fruit.
Wishing everyone much success and happiness! :flowerforyou:6 -
It's so nice to come here & see how everyone's doing & what ya'll up to. Today was way too busy but not my fault. I had to take a client to Dr which didn't take long at all but the few errands I had to do after took a long time due to the crowd's at Costco & Walmart & the traffic. I stopped by the pharmacy on way home & mentioned how busy it is & the pharmacy person said it's due to ppl stocking up due to the corona virus. It was crazy. By the time I got home (it took 2.5 hours) I was too tired to walk (good thing I walked before I left), go to dog park, gym or start lasagna for tomorrows pot luck. My friday job is very physical & tiring so I really wanted to start it today. I get in about 8,000 steps on friday mornings. So today I did good on my calories. I still have 700 left for dinner, I'm not going to eat all of them. Had lots of protein today which keeps me full2
-
It's so nice to come here & see how everyone's doing & what ya'll up to. Today was way too busy but not my fault. I had to take a client to Dr which didn't take long at all but the few errands I had to do after took a long time due to the crowd's at Costco & Walmart & the traffic. I stopped by the pharmacy on way home & mentioned how busy it is & the pharmacy person said it's due to ppl stocking up due to the corona virus. It was crazy. By the time I got home (it took 2.5 hours) I was too tired to walk (good thing I walked before I left), go to dog park, gym or start lasagna for tomorrows pot luck. My friday job is very physical & tiring so I really wanted to start it today. I get in about 8,000 steps on friday mornings. So today I did good on my calories. I still have 700 left for dinner, I'm not going to eat all of them. Had lots of protein today which keeps me full
Wow busy lady!2 -
Good morning 60 & uppers Been doing well with my eating and moving as well, but seem to be at a plateau. No worries, this too shall pass
alteredsteve175, hey at least you are going to the gym Give yourself a pat on the back for effort.
bacpath, Hey good for you you're losing the little bit you gained (((hug))) As for how I deal with that "why me" feeling sorry for myself thing is to... Have a keto choclate mug cake for breakfast about once a week (that takes care of my chocolate cravings) and deconstructed pizza now and then (all you love in a pizza but the crust). You can find the recipe for both on the Pinterest page https://www.pinterest.com/frantz_lynn/ Oh, I nearly forgot... I also found a butter cookie (Dollar General) that is very low in carbs and calories I sometimes have two with my morning coffee
josephinebowman Welcome and congrats on your 26 pound loss You've come to the right place for encouragement and support. Keep coming back.
ekim2016, good to see you pop in Retirement will come before you know it and you find you are busier than when you worked LOL
barbiecat, I'm with you on abstaining from those foods that are a trigger for me to binge I can't have those darn Lays Jalapeno Poppables in the house ... they just disappear LOL
j29t, sounds like you had a really busy day There are ways to do the eating thing and not completely deprive yourself of all the things you like... read what I wrote to bacpath... You'll find those things that satisfy without causing a binge We can do this if we stick to it and be there for one another
AnnPT77, I love the crocuses I haven't seen any up this way yet. If you find a way to eat Old-school Taco Flavor Doritos in moderation, please share and it might help me with my Lays Jalapeno Poppables LOL
Evamutt, I will say a prayer for you to get through today 8000 steps wow... Hey, you could have had a piece of j29t's pizza with those 700 calories left LOL
annliz23 Good to see you
Have a blessed day everyone
Shout out to my friends2
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions