WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2019
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joannadavison wrote: »Hi
I am new to MFP today.
Looking for some motivation & saw this thread. I'm early 50s & now struggling to loose weight which crept on over last 2.5 years despite not being 'that' bad. Definitely need encouragement from those who "get it". I want to loose about 3-4stone!
Thanks.
This is a great place to get motivation. I read this thread every morning while I eat my breakfast so I have encouraging thoughts as I leave the house to walk my dogs. I hope you will keep coming back.
Barbie from NW WA 2 -
Lanette, The programme I'm watching that is police detectives in Wales is "Hinterland". It is on Netflix. The other shows I'm watching are on Amazon Prime.Amber, your son sounds like a great delight and a great challenge. Since he is an active boy, I'm sure you'll figure out ways that the two of you can be active together.Annie, good luck with the physical therapy.Barbara, I'm glad you are back. Your posts are so much fun to read.
This morning when I got home from my very long walk with Sasha, I discovered that hat had fallen out of my pocket. It was cold when I went out and super warm by the time I got home. I went right out without the dog and retraced my steps and met up with some people who asked if I had lost my black hat because they had just found one and hung it on a tree branch along the path. I was so happy to find it. Barbie from NW WA 12 -
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Today is my 2680 logging streak, 7.34years12
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W2G Pip!!!
Barbie NW- True Lol in the mean time he has decided the stupid fence post by the door is something to push things y himself through. Sigh* tired of unsticking stuff today. Putting a tent in front of it to discourage his new found habit. He’s also blocking the door with balls ⚽️ so Daddy can’t leave when he did go to work JR put more to keep me in.He found time to block my walking path so obstacle course time lol
My weight going down but finally all my measurements did too! Not by a lot but I’ll take every inch it gives!
Amber Tx
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I am here! Recovering from my 24 hours of fun with my sister, who is visiting from Florida! The ELO concert was FANTASTIC!! They sound really great live! Some bands sound so different from their recordings; but ELO knocks it out of the park! And the light show was AWESOME!!! My older sis is staying at her friend's condo in downtown Grand Rapids, they both are from Grand Rapids and saw no one they knew at the event. I walked in and within five minutes saw a friend of mine and before the night was over saw five more people from Grand Haven. lol We stopped at a tapas restaurant before the concert and had a drink and shared four tapas plates. It sounds like a lot of food, but we each got one and a third stuffed button mushroom, one and 1/3 little lamb chop (about two bites of meat per chop), three slices of bruschetta (about 1/2 inch thickness and 1 1/2 " diameter), and 1 1/3 marscapone stuffed dates. All prepared wonderfully and of course the company was superb! Then the concert (lots of singing and dancing going on) I drank just water during the concert. Then back to Tami's place where we had a pajama party and split a 6" pizza (1/4 of a pizza per person as Tami's husband Bill was there). My sister Shannon brought out matching pajamas for us girls! lol We were up until about 1:30-2:00am; then I was up as soon as the sun hit my eyes (6am) 
Couldn't get back to sleep; so just got up, got some coffee going and relaxed on their balcony to watch the sun come up. Tami has a HUGE pot of herbs on her balcony, so I sat, drank coffee and ran my hands through her rosemary and basil and just smelled the wonderfulness of it all. The girls got up at 8(Tami) and 9(sister, Shannon) and Tami and I made a brunch. She added garlic, maple syrup, and pepper to some bacon and baked it. I made some guacamole and four basted eggs while she toasted the toast and made some bloody marys . So...it went together like this: toast, guac, bacon, egg, chopped tomato with a bit of marscapone. Plus a well garnished bloody mary. I am telling you! I was in grown up heaven! AFter brunch, Bill took a nap and we girls put our walking clothes on and walked the downtown mall area and window shopped and visited the art museum (lots of walking and stairs). Then we stopped at a little pub where they have a Ran Ortner painting hanging (Open Water) and had drink and a charcuterie/cheese plate (split four ways because Bill joined us here). So...that has been my day. I got home and Tim is asleep. I am making some chicken pasta salad for him, then going to bed. I am going to have to get into the "recipe" section of the menu and try to add in my restaurant food.
I weighed in on Sunday; so I am not going to weigh myself until Sunday or Monday (that will give me time to work off this past 24 hours)! I have never laughed so much or so hard as I have today/last night. Feels so good. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)10 -
It’s been 1 year since I got serious about taking the weight off. After being diagnosed last year with Type 2 diabetes, I knew monitoring what I eat, following a good eating plan and getting more exercise would be key. I have now lost 30 pounds. It comes off slowly, but I continue to drop each month. It has been a lifestyle change. No more wacky diets. No more starving myself. I eat primarily a plant based diet, with lean meats and dairy. I limit grains. One thing I consistently do is monitor by blood sugar. That has been a big help for me to see how my body responds to different foods. Grains spike my blood sugar a lot. So, I avoid them as much as possible. I am feeling so happy to see results too. I have a plan that works for me. I don’t lose as much as I would like or as quickly but I am seeing results. Now 9 years after I started mfp I am nearly back to my original starting weight. I struggled for years of trying to lose and kept gaining instead. Now the results have been a downhill slide for the last year. 58 and feeling great!12
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Kelly I'm so very glad glad you had a day of laughter and fun with other adults. You are totally AWESOME
Janetr OKC1 -
kelly sounds like you had great fun! Loved hearing about the food and activities, especially the morning coffee in the balcony—my kind of fun
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stats for the day:
day 3, no gym workout-
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.23min, 12.6amph, 131mhr, 1.55mi= 72c
apple watch- 60c
bike ride gym 2 sumn station- 50.26min, 14amph, 144mhr, 11.80mi= 514c
apple watch- 442c
jog station 2 wrk- 4.57min, 149mhr, 9.48min mi, .50mi= 63c
apple watch- 56c
jog wrk 2 sta- 4.10min, 9.18min mi, 148mhr, .44mi= 62c
apple watch- 58c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 16.27min 149mhr, 9.2amph, 251mi= 197c
apple watch- 137c
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They need to add a surprise toddler “SHARE” gift calorie add on button for the squishy unrecognizable item they shove into your mouth as they say “share” clap 👏 👏 walk off. I need this button at least 1-7days a week.Hoping it was blueberry muffin
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Kelly hope you got pics or moments sounded fun fun fun1 -
Pip-that is an incredible logging streak. Very inspiring!
Lanette-hope you get results soon. Waiting is the really hard part for me-I cope better once I know what I am dealing with.
Heather UK – that heat sounds incredible for the UK. I was in Lakenheath in August 2013 for the birth of my granddaughter (son was stationed at RAF Lakenheath). They were having a very warm summer for them that year. The worst part is that I don’t think places are set up for it. Here, we have the heat, but lots of air conditioning.
Annie and Machka- glad your hip issues are treatable. I had success with pt, etc., for a period of time, but the OA was too bad (so now I have two titanium hips that don’t hurt at all!). But, in the years leading up to that, they recommended keeping up as much movement as I could to keep muscles, etc. engaged. I really think that bought me time and made my recovery somewhat easier.
Am starting to look at macros a bit. Think I want to focus on sodium since I have been consistently going over on those. Do those of you who track macros just follow MFP goals? I haven’t (yet) had problems with blood sugar or cholesterol, etc.
Hope everyone has good rest of the evening and a good Thursday. I get to go to the County Fair tomorrow (for work), but I fully intend to fit a grilled fair pork chop into my calorie count (hopefully can pass by some of the other stuff!
Ginny in Ohio
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Ginny, I am very active so I try to keep protein high. I aim to keep sodium below 1600 mg but frequently go over but not like I used to. 1
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Took the water class today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a One on One Training with Jackie DVD. This is a new one for me so we shall see how it goes
Connie – I, too, feel almost like I’m addicted to exercise. But I do have to say that if I go too many days without exercising (like I did when I was at Denise’s), I find that my body feels really lacking. When I got home, I had one massive hot flash. Never had one like that before. I was dripping wet where I thought “gee, I should wash my pajamas”. As soon as I started to exercise, they were greatly reduced in severity. Greatly
Fortunately, it is looking like great weather for the pool party this Saturday. Guess Mother Nature is trying to make up for last year when we had to cancel because of Hurricane Florence
Welcome everyone new! And those returning
Lisa – good for you getting to the gym
After exercise stopped at the Salvation Army. Made my semi-annual donation but didn’t buy anything this time. Then on my way to WalMart stopped at Dollar General. I really was looking for small pails to put the forks in for the pool party. They didn’t have anything small but I did find a tube. However, I went to the Dollar General by me and they had a better tube and these small buckets that came with some sand toys. I figure I’ll give PJ the toys and I’ll keep the buckets. Also got him a larger bucket and a few sand vehicles. Also got him a boat that you can put in the tub. It’s for 18 months.
Then to WalMart to get a cuke for the salad I’ll make for Sat. Also, shirataki noodles (I’m liking them better than spaghetti) and pick up Vince’s prescriptions.
KJ – what toys would you suggest for a 4 month old. He’ll be 4 months when I go to see him in Sept (Vince still isn’t sure if he’s going or not, but I can tell you that I am). I’m thinking that I’ll get him this water type mat with things he can push. By 4 months he’ll probably be pushing himself up. I’ll give him the bucket for his birthday next year. I was looking at this thing where you can put the baby in it in the water, but he’ll be too young and probably won’t be able to hold himself upright enough for it this year. So glad you had such a good time at the concert
Vince wants to cut the grass. I honestly didn’t think he’d want to today since it’s so late and we need to go to ceramics tonight. I’m going to drop the empty soda bottles off at the home of the gal who is going to co-host with us, her hubby wants to have them filled before they get here, which is probably a good idea. I didn’t realize how much needs to be done.
Katla – the soup kitchen uses the bags for the same thing that your food kitchen uses them. I never thought of the fact that they use them until Newcomers was having them as a charity of the quarter and they said something
Cut the grass today. I was going to go in the pool because I didn’t think Vince wanted to cut it but he did. So I won’t go in the pool today since we need to leave to drop the soda bottles off for the gal to make them for the pool party and then ceramics.
Went to ceramics, I got the second coat of paint on Pete’s turtle. Dropped off the “bowling pins” then went to Dollar General. Got this sunshine that’ll go in the hand of this turtle I’ll eventually do. Tomorrow going to go to another Dollar General because they said they have a few of these little pails. I thought they’d be cute to put the forks/knives/spoons in for the pool party and they’re ½ off. Came home and made brownies for Vince.
Priscann – sounds like you found the secret!
Michele in NC
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Barbara - I can’t tell you how much I love my new job! I think God knew I needed a complete change and was waiting for me to be 100% ready for it. I am working in a nursing home, taking care of all things financial except payroll. Payables, receivables, trust accounts, budgets, etc.
The manor was built in 1980 by the Baptist church for their Seniors to have a safe welcoming place. It is now non-denominational, but is still Faith based in its core values. I am used to working in an industry where grown men have temper tantrums, scream and curse in meetings. The meetings here start in prayer. Although I am not overly religious, I do believe and was raised in a Baptist church so I am not uncomfortable in the least. I will be working for the first few month coming up with new procedures to try to help the Administrator understand and control her budget and also streamline some processes using some antiquated programs.
Thank you for asking, I bet you weren’t looking for a novel as an answer.
Hubby and Eating - Rodger will eat veggies to some degree, there are a few he won’t eat and he won’t eat them on his own but if I make them he does. This time he blamed his Mother for his tummy troubles! She cooked so much when she was here and a lot of foods that I just don’t make cookies, pies, cinnamon rolls, heavy meals. All of that added with alcohol at the wedding is what he thinks set it all off. Since things have calmed down and I am cooking normally again he is feeling much better.
Insta Pots- Rodger wanted to buy me one of these for Christmas last year and I told him no, maybe I need to reconsider. Kaitlyn and Brodey received one as a shower gift maybe I could borrow it and see how I feel first.
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Katla I too have wondered how future archeologists will interpret our culture's obsession with plastic wrapped dog poop. The mind boggles.
Rori know you'd never fudge "on your honor" but still sending you ((hugs)).
pip please remine me what those charms on your necklace mean? WTG on your fundraising sox!
Michele well done for starting your medicare application. When I retired, you had to make appointment to talk to social security expert, now they require applications on line. Ask and listen carefully about deadlines. Missed deadlines incur $$ penalties that are permanent.
Thanks Mary! Passed it on to the friend.
Lisa interesting article, thought provoking. But cold showers? "cold water triggers a wave of mood-boosting neurochemicals that make you feel happy" yeah your happy as soon as you get out and warmed up, just like banging your head against a brick wall makes you feel better when you stop. ;} Thank your for the perspective reminder. Needed and appreciated.
Terri losing two long posts, so frustrating! BTW, it was Mary from AZ/MN who has such wonderful success with heavy lifting and kettlebells. I was asking for a friend, haven't been able to imagine myself swinging a kettlebell... yet... ;}
Heather, brava for your better self!
SuebDew and Barbie
thanks, glad to be back!
Welcome @monaghme. @DawnKendrick, @joannadavison
Congratulations @priscann on your lifestyle changes. Well done!
Amber, thankful for your sense of humor. Keep sharing! What is it about the word "Mother" that that stupid Dr. does not understand? SMH :noway: "Hatch green chile wine" on the Caveman steak?
Meg would you share a pic of your shoe closet? Hard for me to imagine than many pairs
Anniesquats great news about the PT.
Line dancing last night, T'ai Chi, shopping, recycling and dog group today. I'm pooped.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
will update these later too, haven't been keeping up on my metrics. Meditate 0/31, knee exercises 0/31, CO>CI 5/31, vits+rx 3/31, play with Tumble 2/31, AF 2/31, steps: Tues:5770, Wed:3425 :{ Thur: 5949 so far
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for July: consistency.
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Barbie - I like being home too, so found that having a gym membership wasn’t worth it to me. I am waiting for my hip to heal so I can hopefully start walking again. So far, the weather hasn’t cooperated either.
Kelly - what a wonderful time you had! I’m so happy for you.
We had about 36 hour without rain, it was the first time since I don’t know when probably early May. Last night when I went to bed I left the back door open across from our bedroom to get a cross breeze. A thunderstorm hit around 1 am and lasted until around 3. Temps today have dropped so much our furnace will probably kick on tonight. This has been such a miserable summer so far weather wise.
I found out last night my eldest and most favourite cousin is visiting her youngest sister in a neighbouring town. I am going to see her Monday evening, I am so excited. She is the oldest Grandchild in my Dad’s side and I am the youngest Granddaughter there are 4 boys younger than me. There were 33 of us, we have lost 4 in the last few years. She is more like an Aunt to me than a cousin as her and Dad were the best of friends.
Finally caught up and feel like I’ve contributed! I know there is a lot more I could have commented on, but I’m finding it difficult to have enough hours in the day.
Tracey in Edmonton
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I went out to dinner with high school friends tonight!! We had a great time! It was nice to get a night out to myself. I had salad with grilled chicken for dinner. Salad was very crisp and fresh, but the chicken was a little dry. Anyway, it was great to connect with old friends! Kind of felt bad about not eating with my mom tonight, but she really understood about wanting to see my friends.
Saw the posts about the extreme heat in the UK. I feel for you. I grew up in hot and humid Louisville, Ky without air conditioning. It is miserable and unhealthy. I can’t imagine how we did it. Hopefully you will get relief soon.
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Ginny, Connie - Yes, most people don't have air conditioning. Just some shops and restaurants.
Today will be the hottest day and then it will break. Storms tomorrow or Saturday. I'm lucky I don't have to work and it is a bit cooler on the coast where we are. The kids are still in school until tomorrow!!! Crazy! No air conditioning there and big windows.
Hot Heather in the UK XXXXXXX4 -
Kelly sounds like you had a blast.. it's always fun to have days and nights like that..right now still dark out the birds just waking up and the crickets are out..
im having my tea and about to watch Joyce.. I enjoy this time in the morning..
still trying to work off the few lbs I gained but not worried it will come off..
nothing exciting at work.. but I must say companions and homemakers are giving me alot of calls
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Some photos from Connemara, Western Ireland.
Clockwise from top right:
View from bedroom
Kylemore Abbey Walled Garden
Waterfall National park
Abbey, long border
Faerie Village
Long border
Abbey Main Door
Faerie Village
It’s our 53rd Wedding Anniversary today. We are going to Galway City for the day. It’s set to be fair, but we are well used to the Irish weather, so are suitable equipped with coats. 😂
Have a lovely day! 💕💖💕
☘️ Terri12 -
I am here! Recovering from my 24 hours of fun with my sister, who is visiting from Florida! The ELO concert was FANTASTIC!! They sound really great live! Some bands sound so different from their recordings; but ELO knocks it out of the park! And the light show was AWESOME!!!
Your weekend sounds wonderful ... we need days like that which are different than the ordinary. And ELO is one band I'd like to see too.
Machka in Oz
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KJ - You go gurl! Definitely need more of that in your life.
So happy for you.
My daughter in law, Dr Jessamy Hibberd, did a great job on the TV this morning. For some crazy reason they decided to have the programme outside and not in the studio, so she had to battle the sun in her eyes and a breeze which whipped her hair around
, but she kept her cool . Of course, she was the last interviewee on. She was being interviewed about her book, THE IMPOSTER CURE, about Imposter Syndrome. I felt she was a little serious for that time of the morning, but I'm sure she was very nervous. Good job, anyway.
I'm reclining on the bed with the fan on and will probably do that much of the day apart from some rowing this pm with the fan. I need my calorie burn, averaging around 900 a day. I have managed to lose 1.5 lbs of my after maintenance 'creep' , which I am very pleased about. I hope to shed another 0.5 by next Tuesday, the day of the reunion. That puts me only two pounds up, which is ok in my mind. It's all about confidence.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Good morning all! Happy Thursday! Got a good night's sleep and feel almost completely recovered from my "sister day"! lol I sure don't bounce back like I used to!
Terri- Happy Anniversary! Your trip sounds wonderful! My daughter visited Ireland a couple of times and some of the places sound familiar. That faerie village is so sweet! I would love to make something like that in my back yard!
Heather- LoveloveLoVe the pic of your DH with all of the grandkids! He is such a sport! I am sure he would win a "best playmate" award! Hope the heat breaks soon for you and I agree, it is nice to be on the waterfront where the breezes help make the heat a little more bearable!
Machka- Honestly, if ELO ever performs close to you, you should definitely splurge and go see them! I have NEVER heard a band that sounded so good live. And just seeing the cellos, violins, and operatic singers on stage with the rock band musicians/instruments and all doing their "thing"...FANTASTIC.
Connie KY- So glad you got some time with your friends and that your mom understood how important that was for you! I can attest to needing the friendship time. After yesterday, I vow to make time to do things like this more often. To not get together with people to laugh and bring joy into your life is denying yourself love.
Michele- I was going to suggest one of the activity mats for your grandson! There are many out there! They even have some of that have color changing gel inside the panels that the child can move around with their hands and the color changes with the heat from their bodies! Don't forget to give a book with the gift! There are a lot of great baby board books. Some that fold out, some with touchy-feely portions, some with visual/textural patterns...
Speaking of books Barbie- thank you for referring some books to me from your paperback swap group! Amber, I am thinking I have you to thank for the suggestion of the Relativity for babies book. You know how I love introducing science to my kiddos! I love that book! Very simple and well written and illustrated. Thank you both!
Tracey-Maybe Roger will cook himself some veggies or dinner with an instant pot? It IS a pressure cooker, which involves steam, pressure and a little bit of manly danger (more like a tool than a small appliance?)
Well, time to get breakfast ready for the kids. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)3 -
It is supposed to be the hottest day here today, then more thunderstorms before getting a bit cooler. Weather warnings all over the place saying not to travel unless absolutely necessary, train lines could buckle etc. The mind boggles! Our local shop has air conditioning, it was bliss I didn't want to walk back to my mums, leaving the shop was like walking into an oven
I have found my desk fan yeay, that will help keep me cool. I managed to get the grass cut at the front early this morning before the sun got to that side of the house, it was tough going, but I did it. Not doing much else today but drinking plenty and keeping as cool as I can.
Heather I missed your daughter in law on the breakfast show, I wonder if I can get it on catch up. I meant to watch it too - how annoying! Congrats on the weight loss, after losing a few pounds a few weeks ago, my weight seems to be creeping back up again. My own fault I know, I need to eat quality food instead of empty calories.
Going to see if Leah wants to go outside to do her business, I don't think she's too keen on this hot weather either. Never thought I would be glad to have cooler weather, but can't wait for autumn lol . Viv York UK 4 -
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I'm a little bit envious of the people with the hot weather. I've always enjoyed the heat! Must be southern European part of my heritage!!
My husband has been organising our pantry and I've got boxes of at least 16 different teas!! Evidently, I like mellow non-caffeinated teas. It's one of the ways I relax in the evenings.
But I really should drink more before I buy more.
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Michele, I never called myself addicted to exercise, but exercise for me is like eating. I have to do it several times a day no matter where I am or what else is going on. When I have stayed with other people, I've found a walking route in their neighborhood. When I stay in a hotel, I use the fitness center or find a walking route outside or get up extra early and walk through the halls and public areas for an hour to start my day.Heather and Viv, How challenging for you to have all that heat when you're used to more temperate days. Our climate here is the similar to yours and the occasional hot days each summer are equally troublesome.Terri, what beautiful scenes from your vacation. Happy Anniversary. When I put on my walking shoes this morning, the sole was pulling away on one of them so I ordered a new pair from Amazon and will wear my daytime shoes to walk for a few days until the new ones come. They are all New Balance and very comfortable. The walking shoes are waterproof and heavier than the daytime shoes. About ten years ago we stayed at an RV park that had dispensers with great dog poop bags. We wrote down the name and ordered them in huge quantity. They are thicker and bright blue and look nice and don't smell bad which is great because I often have to carry one or two for 30-60 minutes before getting home to throw them in the garbage can. We don't have plastic grocery sacks because we bring canvas bags to the store to carry our groceries. Now it's time to walk the dogs--Bessie will walk the first 45 minutes and Sasha will walk another hour after that. Later I'll go to line dance. Barbie from NW WA 4
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