WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »

    Trying to find a pic of the slide that gives an idea of the scale. Freddie's has been able to restock gas and food, Conoco too.
    https://ktvl.com/news/local/ground-movement-continues-on-hwy-101
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    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.

    That's crazy! That's just from mud/earth sliding? It looks difficult to fix, but I suppose the engineers can figure it out. And make it safe!

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)<3
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Hey my Tribe,💖
    So I am worried. In Oregon when I would go to the doctor my BP would be like 137/73. High but not high enough to warrant being put on blood pressure meds. So now, I seem to be 155/84. That was before I exercised at the gym, they have a little sit down bp thingy. After the weight room, I checked it again and it was 145/83. I think I now need to be on high blood pressure pills. Its discouraging because I have always been so proud of myself to be medicine free. I need to own up to my fatness. Its taken its toll on this old body of mine.

    Oh, Rebecca. Try not to worry too much. If you are using the gym machine, it may not be calibrated accurately. Also, our blood pressure does go up after we have exerted ourselves. Do you know if it comes back down after you have rested? Do you have a machine at home?

    I would still get it checked out with the doc, but it may be as simple as a bad machine and good exercise. Hugs

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Happy March! I hope we are finished with the snow for a while. I usually love snow, and I did enjoy the snow, but I've had enough. I need some sun and warmth.

    Thank you, Barbie for starting these threads every month.

    March Goal: I would like to really lose two pounds this month. Not just the two that I gained and lost and gained and lost multiple times last month! Lol

    Love to all, and welcome to the new women.

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    Machka! Lol! "Send him around to my place!" Along with the heat, rain chance every day. Does the rain cool things, or just add to the humidity and misery?
    Sharon, Nearly There, Near Seattle

    I actually love the heat. Part of the reason I moved from Canada (roughly the same area as @Snowflake1968 (Tracey in Edmonton) to Australia was because I couldn't handle another winter.

    And then I ended up in Tasmania with weather like the Pacific NW, so I now have the the rain, wind, and chilly-damp winters. Our first summer here was a real summer, but then we had several which were much like winter. This one is finally a real summer again. :)

    Right now ... :smiley::smiley::smiley:

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    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    MariMcKeon wrote: »
    Hi all! I love reading messages in this group but have not said anything before this. I am 55 and actively trying to lose a lot of weight.....it's working, I'm down 30 pounds since December 9 when 311 absolutely frightened me. So far, my loss has all been dieting and I am trying to find a way to exercise. I am open to suggestions. I use a cane and am unstable walking outside or getting on/off cardio machines. I can not find a local decent indoor pool Any ideas?

    Have you been to see a physio? They might be able to help you with exercises you can do to build up your stability and strength.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    It took me a while to come up with some fitness/exercise goals for 2019 because my goals were all shattered last year when my husband had a bad accident in March. But here it is!!

    Half marathon in January ... Done!! :)

    Gradually build up cycling distance ticking off milestone distances along the way. The goal behind this is to build a solid base for further long distances and events in 2020.
    50 km
    75 km
    100 km
    125 km
    160 km (100 miles)

    Get back to climbing 20+ flights of stairs at least 4 days each week. I work in a 10-storey building, and can climb 10 flights in the morning, and 10 flights in the afternoon ... plus extras if I want.

    Walk (or run or hike ... basically move by foot) more than last year.
    These are my walking/running/hiking totals for the past few years ... so ... more than 1357.1 km in 2019 would be good. I would add more running event goals, but I'll have to wait and see what happens with my back and hip.
    • 2018 - 1357.1 km
    • 2017 - 1302.52 km
    • 2016 - 1133.02 km
    • 2015 - 1131.7 km

    And build some upper body & core strength + improving flexibility.

    I would really like to get on a rowing machine this winter ... I think I'm just going to have to break down and buy one!


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    edited March 2019
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    https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/news/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month

    I quote ...

    The theme for the 2018 to 2020 campaign is Change Your Mind.

    The Change Your Mind public awareness campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families. Individuals who join us to help raise awareness with the Change Your Mind campaign are essential to:

    • De-stigmatizing brain injury through outreach within the brain injury community
    • Empowering those who have survived brain injury and their caregivers
    • Promoting the many types of support that are available to people living with brain injury
  • DanaReel180
    DanaReel180 Posts: 463 Member
    Hello!

    February came and went and I had the flu so I didn’t do anything. Didn’t gain nor lose which is good.

    March
    1. Track track track!
    2. Get to moving more
    3. Plan my meals better
    4. Drink more water
    5. Organize my files
    6. Less spending, more saving

    Since the last time I was on here, I had to see another cardiologist and my heart is strong but I have V-tach. I’m taking Metoprolol and no more caffeine! I can have 2 cups of decaf; one in the morning and one in the evening. This totally sucks but I feel better and no more episodes. So I will Obey!!

    My mom has been gone for a year. I think of her often also. I haven’t spoke to my DSis since the services down in San Antonio. I am happy my mom is next to my dad down there.

    Rebecca Congratulations on paying off your car! Doesn’t it feel good? My RAV4 is 9 years old and I paid it off before I retired. I keep thinking of getting another one but it’s only has 80,000 miles on it. Very low mileage and I’ve never had a problem with it. I always get the scheduled maintenance on it so it will run a long time.

    Rori Good choice on The Forester. They are very popular up in Colorado, I remember seeing them all over when I lived there.

    Heather So sorry to hear about your friend. Hopefully you can see her again real soon. Hugs!

    Good evening my friends! Have a happy weekend!

    Dana In Arkansas
    <3
  • noegrand123
    noegrand123 Posts: 166 Member
    Janet - hopefully sending sun to your side of the state! We had it again today! Still cold but sunshine was awesome!

    Barbie I like your new word also! Pause - we all need to apply it!

    Jacque welcome I am just starting too. It’s fun to just read and put the threads together as the gals all post!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,271 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.10min, 11.6amph, 136mhr, 1.5mi= 85c

    STAIRCLIMBER- 30min, 115ahr, 124mhr, 1590steps, 100floors, lvl5= 217c

    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.10min, 138mhr, 17.1amph, 1.4mi= 62c

    jog sta 2 wrk- 5.10min, 10.06min mi, 153mhr, .5mi= 69c

    jog wrk 2 sta- 4.40min, 11.11min mi, 151mhr, .4mi= 64c

    bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.34min, 8.4amph, 152mhr, 2.6mi= 203c

    tototal cal 700
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    Hello Everyone. I’m 66 soon to be 67;and at my all time highest weight. I just rejoined MFP. Wish me luck.


    My plan for March

    Loose 5 lbs by end of month
    Go to gym 3 days a week for resistance workouts
    Do cardio workouts at home 4 days a week with Total Body Project ... check them out on YouTube.
    Get outside ... it’s been a brutal winter here. I’m tired of it all. Ice, snow, freezing rain.
    Track, track, track

    Night all.

    :) I hope you'll keep coming back. It helped me to become part of a community of women who were all looking for a healthier way of life. I read this thread every morning as I eat my breakfast (same thing every morning) and feel encouraged to get out and walk my dogs when I finish eating. I've learned a lot about healthy eating and good exercise. The snow here is finally melting, but I've found a way to get out every day.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW WA
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Rebecca))): You’re worried about your health. Have you seen a doctor yet? That is a good first step. A sit down bp thingy at the gym is a good way to make the decision to see the doctor, but not good enough for a medical diagnosis. :heart:

    Betsy in NW WA: Good luck with your legal issue. :flowerforyou:

    MariMcKeon: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Stop by often. :bigsmile:

    Machka: Thank you for sharing the March is Brain Injury Awareness Month link. :star:

    Tracy in Edmonton: Stay warm!!!

    I had a lovely time at yoga this morning, and also burned some calories on an exercise machine. Nothing is on the calendar for tomorrow, but I have a riding lesson on Sunday. I’m looking forward to it. I’ve included my March Resolutions this time and the HALT Stress questions. The months change, but the resolutions stay the same. I keep them because they work for me. Halt Stress steps are helpful in my life, especially with a medically complicated DH.
    .
    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    March 2019 Resolutions

    1. Log every bite and swallow. done
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina. done
    3. Have fun every day. Done 90% of days
    4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day. done
    5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly. done
    6. Avoid alcohol. Done 95% of days

    Halt Stress :

    1. Am I hungry?
    2. Am I angry?
    3. Am I lonely?
    4: Am I tired?

    For any yes answer, there are practical ways to help yourself. If I am hungry, I eat. If I am angry I can find a way to address the problem that caused anger. If I’m lonely, I can chat with this wonderful group, or DH, or call a friend. If I’m tired I can rest or sleep. It doesn’t make life perfect, but it sure helps smooth out some bumps.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    It took me a while to come up with some fitness/exercise goals for 2019 because my goals were all shattered last year when my husband had a bad accident in March. But here it is!!

    Half marathon in January ... Done!! :)

    Gradually build up cycling distance ticking off milestone distances along the way. The goal behind this is to build a solid base for further long distances and events in 2020.
    50 km
    75 km
    100 km
    125 km
    160 km (100 miles)

    Get back to climbing 20+ flights of stairs at least 4 days each week. I work in a 10-storey building, and can climb 10 flights in the morning, and 10 flights in the afternoon ... plus extras if I want.

    Walk (or run or hike ... basically move by foot) more than last year.
    These are my walking/running/hiking totals for the past few years ... so ... more than 1357.1 km in 2019 would be good. I would add more running event goals, but I'll have to wait and see what happens with my back and hip.
    • 2018 - 1357.1 km
    • 2017 - 1302.52 km
    • 2016 - 1133.02 km
    • 2015 - 1131.7 km

    And build some upper body & core strength + improving flexibility.

    I would really like to get on a rowing machine this winter ... I think I'm just going to have to break down and buy one!

    As for the other things ...

    Work: is a bit of a priority right now because as of the end of November, and opportunity for a bit of advancement came up. Not that I'm moving into a new position, but that I have the opportunity to learn and do a lot more in the area I wanted to learn and do.

    Uni: is a continued priority because I finally feel like I'm closing in on my Master's degree. I've been taking one course per semester (including some spring/summer courses) since Feb 2015 and have completed 10 of the 16 courses to get that degree. Along the way I've completed a Grad Certificate (4 courses), and a Grad Diploma (another 4 courses) and the first 2 official Master's Courses. I'm in my 11th course now, so the count down is on. It's been a dream of mine to get a Master's degree since I was in high school.

    Home & Life: this is all about my husband's brain injury, and it takes up quite a bit of my time. I am possibly a bit too much like a "mother bear" and I am trying to let go a bit, but then something happens and the mother bear appears again. Anyway, this means I attend all important appointments with him and the first appointments of ongoing issues (like when he goes to physio - I go to the first appointment with a new physio, then he goes to the rest on his own), so it can be rather time consuming.

    I'm also trying to organise paperwork. That's probably the simplest way to describe a rather overwhelming task. I've taken over everything my husband did plus I'm trying to get on top of all the paperwork things I've been meaning to do for about the last decade.

    Fitness: we're long distance cyclists and are active members in our long distance cycling club. Sometimes the "work" there eases up a bit for a few weeks, and then we have a flurry of activity.

    And of course, along with this are the fitness goals above as we move back into long distance cycling after a disastrous last 3/4 of 2018.


    Recreation: All the things that fall into recreation (stress relief, creativity, taking time for myself, etc.) are backburner things. Things I squeeze into my schedule if I've got an extra 10 minutes somewhere.

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    morning ladies~
    i am up but didnt go the the gym, i work today and will come home and do stuff around the house and get to the gym then.. I am still very frustrated and will have to change things up because I am not losing the weight ,just not.. i started at 210.4- im down to 197.6 and as far down as 195.. but goodness gracious I track everything on both here and carb manager.. and its just nuts .. oh well.. not giving up...
    we are getting snow today, and then snow sunday afternoon into monday possibly a foot.. oh swell..
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning! Happy Saturday!
    Was yesterday a pizza holiday? We were at friends house still helping out. They provided pizza hut pizza. I hadn't had that in years. I pigged out. Oops. Too much salt in one day. Water today! My scale isn't broken, it went up today-lol! I know it is water retention.

    Rebecca- just like the other ladies said, get yourself to doctor to get that checked. Good job in using machine, but doctor office more reliable.

    I am heading to Cincinnati to watch youngest granddaughter in her competition dance. I am thankful the snow is holding off.

    Welcome to the new ladies!
    Congratulations to all!
    Hugs to all because I love giving them!
    Thank you all for being here.

    Off to get some work done before work.

    <3
    Kylia in grey Ohio

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    My birthday (today) gift to me is a wahoo heart rate monitor. What an eye-opener. Tallied 248 fewer calories burned than the MFP estimates. Unh.

    I usually choose the light/low/slow choices with exercise on MFP ... even when I feel like I've gone faster or put in more effort.

    M in Oz

  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
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