In your 60’s
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Such a cute puppy. They are so much fun but a lot of work as well. My daughter is getting a new Golden in January. Her other one Pursy Lane passed away last year. Pursy lived with us off and on while our daughter was in grad school and traveling so we all miss her terribly. Can't wait to meet the puppy though.
My puppy, Penny Lane, will be 9 next year but still acts like a puppy half the time....LOL
Penny last Christmas and Pursy heading out to do fieldwork with my daughter.
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what an adorable pup!! I actually know a dog named Penny Lane lol. Today I started getting sick. How do I know besides having a stuffy nose? because my whole life I got a large appetite with cravings right before I get sick that are too hard to battle, ugh. So my hubby's getting lucky in some good cooking today. My tastes have changed though, I crave red lentil stew with sausage in it & chicken soup, which I make regularly during the cooler months anyway, instead of things I used to crave that are thousands of calories lol. I do also want Lay's chips & a couple Klondike bars. I may try to make a dessert I haven't made before, not for myself, I just like to bake & cook4
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what an adorable pup!! I actually know a dog named Penny Lane lol. Today I started getting sick. How do I know besides having a stuffy nose? because my whole life I got a large appetite with cravings right before I get sick that are too hard to battle, ugh. So my hubby's getting lucky in some good cooking today. My tastes have changed though, I crave red lentil stew with sausage in it & chicken soup, which I make regularly during the cooler months anyway, instead of things I used to crave that are thousands of calories lol. I do also want Lay's chips & a couple Klondike bars. I may try to make a dessert I haven't made before, not for myself, I just like to bake & cook
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thank you, I'm ok today, didn't progress to getting sick. This often happens to me where it fizzles out, just feeling a bit tired but ok. I did go over with some chips & ice cream but I'm back at it today. went to dog park this morning & will go again this evening & may walk my seniors a little in between. Besides that I'm going to mow the back yard & do some housework today. Hope ya'll have a great weekend2
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thank you, I'm ok today, didn't progress to getting sick. This often happens to me where it fizzles out, just feeling a bit tired but ok. I did go over with some chips & ice cream but I'm back at it today. went to dog park this morning & will go again this evening & may walk my seniors a little in between. Besides that I'm going to mow the back yard & do some housework today. Hope ya'll have a great weekend
Hey, glad you're feeling better and the illness was kept at bay! I do that sometimes too (avert disaster) and honestly I attribute it to the odorless garlic I take...........probably a placebo but whatever.............LOL1 -
This year I have made some good changes in my life, joining these forums, getting fitter, losing weight but now I need to tackle worrying as I seem to be getting worse, I seem to worry about everything ..
My son both in their 30s but always borrowing money
My grandson his behaviour (ADHD)
My mum
My husbands health
Money (bills)
Pets
General health
The list goes on and sometimes I think I worry about worrying I really need to get a grip on this.
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Hope everyone is having a great weekend! The weather has been wonderful this past week in nc. Great for walks. Today we had the “Mumfest” downtown so lots to see and very pleasant to be out and around. I’ve been faithful with getting my miles in, hoping to get one in later this evening. Nice fall weather is really motivating! Another thing that seems to be helping is intermittent fasting. Just eating my three meals in that window of time has made me feel less inclined to snack after dinner. Social gatherings are still difficult because I’m so into my routine! Hopefully, I’ll figure that out, eventually! Have a great day, everyone!3
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This year I have made some good changes in my life, joining these forums, getting fitter, losing weight but now I need to tackle worrying as I seem to be getting worse, I seem to worry about everything ..
My son both in their 30s but always borrowing money
My grandson his behaviour (ADHD)
My mum
My husbands health
Money (bills)
Pets
General health
The list goes on and sometimes I think I worry about worrying I really need to get a grip on this.
I'm sorry, I know it's hard. I too have been worried over an extended period of time due to my daughters situation. It's been effecting me physically. I'll be praying for you to find a way to deal with this & so find peace2 -
This year I have made some good changes in my life, joining these forums, getting fitter, losing weight but now I need to tackle worrying as I seem to be getting worse, I seem to worry about everything ..
My son both in their 30s but always borrowing money
My grandson his behaviour (ADHD)
My mum
My husbands health
Money (bills)
Pets
General health
The list goes on and sometimes I think I worry about worrying I really need to get a grip on this.
I'm sorry, I know it's hard. I too have been worried over an extended period of time due to my daughters situation. It's been effecting me physically. I'll be praying for you to find a way to deal with this & so find peace
Thanks for your thoughts!0 -
This year I have made some good changes in my life, joining these forums, getting fitter, losing weight but now I need to tackle worrying as I seem to be getting worse, I seem to worry about everything ..
My son both in their 30s but always borrowing money
My grandson his behaviour (ADHD)
My mum
My husbands health
Money (bills)
Pets
General health
The list goes on and sometimes I think I worry about worrying I really need to get a grip on this.
Hmmmm, I think as children of aging parents as well as being a wife, mother and grandmother, our plates are pretty full and so it's tough not to worry. I think the best thing you can do is try to get some perspective and realize that you can't "fix" everyone. Let go of some of it and try to enjoy your life a little more. Easier said than done I know, but I think exercise relieves some of the stress as well.
Good luck and we're all pulling for you!5 -
And so another week begins. I'm ready. I think. Haha! Have an awesome week, my friends!4
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Woot! Happy Wednesday to all. Today, I tried on all the jeans in my closet and they FIT! First time in a long time. I have switched up my lunch menu to mostly raw veggies dipped into delicious Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt w/cucumber & dill, and some kind of fruit (grapes today!), and that has pushed the scale down again after being stuck for two annoying weeks. Currently snacking on chocolate Oikos Triple Zero yogurt. Not as good as a Ghirardelli Chocolate square, but satisfying my chocolate craving and giving me a protein boost. It's hump day - downhill to the weekend. Hope it's grand for everyone!3
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13ilgal413 wrote: »Woot! Happy Wednesday to all. Today, I tried on all the jeans in my closet and they FIT! First time in a long time. I have switched up my lunch menu to mostly raw veggies dipped into delicious Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt w/cucumber & dill, and some kind of fruit (grapes today!), and that has pushed the scale down again after being stuck for two annoying weeks. Currently snacking on chocolate Oikos Triple Zero yogurt. Not as good as a Ghirardelli Chocolate square, but satisfying my chocolate craving and giving me a protein boost. It's hump day - downhill to the weekend. Hope it's grand for everyone!
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13ilgal413 wrote: »Currently snacking on chocolate Oikos Triple Zero yogurt. Not as good as a Ghirardelli Chocolate square, but satisfying my chocolate craving and giving me a protein boost.
Great insight, @13ilgal413. Find a way to satisfy your craving that also fits your eating plan. I believe that's a key to long-term success in losing weight and then maintaining the loss.
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@13ilgal413 sounds like you have a nice handle on things. Keep up the good work! Fitting into those jeans is a great feeling I'm sure!
Things here are going fine. It's bee a bit of a stressful week here with some health issues for my husband but we're hanging in there and he's doing better. I should be able to get back to the gym tomorrow............that's my happy place!
Hope you're all looking forward to a nice weekend! It looks like we're having a garage sale on Saturday, I'm not that happy about it but we have a big warehouse to clean out and lots of interesting things we can sell. I'm just worried that it will be too much work for hubby. I'll do as much as I can to help!
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Happy Friday Today is one of our grand daughter's Birthday, she's 12. She lives next door. She's having a sleep over with a few of her friends & asked me to make my apple pie. She loves my apple pie. I'm making them 2 & extra one to keep at home for hubby & a piece for me. I only use about 1/4 cup brown sugar & some butter so it's not real sweet or high calorie, I think the calories are all in the crust.I've been doing ok. I haven't been wanting to go to the gym lately. It seems every couple years I need a break. This last round I started in June 2016 so it's been a 3 yr stretch, I went yesterday. Went on elliptical & an ab machine but haven't been going to any gym classes. I'm walking more since it's not hot & do some intermittent jogging, usually half block at a time with my younger dog. I do abs & I have weights at home. My gym is literally 4 blocks away & takes me 3 min to drive there. I've been going there for 30yrs on & off. I have a hard time with the shoulda/coulda/woulda mentality & get depressed & caught up in things I think I SHOULD do whether I want to or not so today I decided it's OK if I take a break from the gym, I'll just go when I WANT to. I also have a bicycle I used to ride all the time so with the beautiful weather I want to do that. I used to take my dogs with me on my bike for 20+ years but our youngest , Eleanor doesn't seem to like it much, so I'll just put my little April dog in the front basket . She seems to enjoy it
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So sweet!0
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I am 62, but have never looked my age. I have always been about 25 pounds above my ideal weight and want to take it off for good.
A few years ago, I lost about 30 pounds and felt great, but after surgery and a cancer scare, I did not deny myself anything.
Now, I have a plan in place: walk an hour a day (fast walking), eat home cooked meals instead of fast or processed food; Lower carbs (I have a wheat belly); and eat more fruits and veggies that I love, along with chicken and beef. I will hit the gym three times a week for cardio and strength training or whenever the weather prevents me from walking.
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@Evamutt, there's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break from the gym. It sounds like you're making up for it in different ways, so good for you. I've gone through the same thing a few times over the last 6 years since I've been here at MFP and I'm still going strong doing whatever I can to stay fit and mobile, and hopefully a little bit strong. That's a really cute pup!
@alexsandrathompson, welcome to the group. I was in the same boat about 7 years ago with a cancer scare and eating whatever I wanted, but finally realized that I didn't actually have cancer.............and needed to get the accumulated weight off. It sounds like you have a great plan! Good Luck!0 -
Happy Friday Today is one of our grand daughter's Birthday, she's 12. She lives next door. She's having a sleep over with a few of her friends & asked me to make my apple pie. She loves my apple pie. I'm making them 2 & extra one to keep at home for hubby & a piece for me. I only use about 1/4 cup brown sugar & some butter so it's not real sweet or high calorie, I think the calories are all in the crust.I've been doing ok. I haven't been wanting to go to the gym lately. It seems every couple years I need a break. This last round I started in June 2016 so it's been a 3 yr stretch, I went yesterday. Went on elliptical & an ab machine but haven't been going to any gym classes. I'm walking more since it's not hot & do some intermittent jogging, usually half block at a time with my younger dog. I do abs & I have weights at home. My gym is literally 4 blocks away & takes me 3 min to drive there. I've been going there for 30yrs on & off. I have a hard time with the shoulda/coulda/woulda mentality & get depressed & caught up in things I think I SHOULD do whether I want to or not so today I decided it's OK if I take a break from the gym, I'll just go when I WANT to. I also have a bicycle I used to ride all the time so with the beautiful weather I want to do that. I used to take my dogs with me on my bike for 20+ years but our youngest , Eleanor doesn't seem to like it much, so I'll just put my little April dog in the front basket . She seems to enjoy it
Yummy apple pie, you are doing so well, I have never been to the gym so I think you can get the exercises in from doing other things, I bet April loves the journey!0 -
I'm just going to throw this out there because I think it's really important for those of us who are aging gracefully (I hope)!
It is soooooooo important to put the work in to exercise, and honestly, we need both our 150 minutes of cardio a week but guess what, we also need at least several hours of strength training.
No, you don't need to join a gym but you need to use your muscles before they fail you! Sad but true.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/to-delay-death-lift-weights?utm_source=pocket-newtab3 -
Another good reason to do some strength workouts. Thanks for sharing that article, @fitlulu4150.1
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great article, thank you. I didn't do strength training till about 1=2 yrs ago . I've always done cardio, but I do love it. Sometimes I'm afraid because my Rt arm started aching 3yrs ago & I still don't know why but I do have arthritis & tendonitis in my hands/wrists but I put on my weight gloves & wrist band, take turmeric & get with it. I got real sick friday night, think it's the flu, husband got sick week before but I'm about to walk my dogs. Happy Sunday1
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Like the article thanks lulu I got rid of my weights in the summer but husband is getting me some more for my birthday next week!1
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I just turned 60. Looking forward to getting to know all of you.2
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Good morning...newly 60 lol, was doing great fell of wagon 6 lbs up....ugh, start over or should I say continue....going on vacation. Will try to be mindful, but when I get back...accountability, meal prep ect0
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Hi, everybody! I'm 69 and up to the last Jan. 1 was extremely overweight. Since then I had lost 45 lbs and didn't have a problem with motivation, but lately, I'm getting lazy and started to binge again. I lap swim for 1 hr and do water aerobics for 45 min for seniors 3x a week, but today I could not push myself to do the aerobics. I hate fall because my motivation goes down. I know that I'll overcome this feeling, but not today. I will let myself be lazy today.
I had read a lot of posts here and I like the group. Nice meeting you, people!3 -
Welcome to all the new folks. This is a great group of seasoned citizens. Please add me as a friend if you like. Always happy to share support and encouragement.1
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Well a good start to the week even though I have a cold but pushed myself and did my workout , walked the dogs so getting back on target just need to lose a few pounds this week as I am a bit behind on my target.
Good luck everyone keep motivated use the cold days to exercise to keep warm that's my method.1 -
As Steve said welcome to the new people. Lots of good motivation and support here so reach out whenever you want! Invite some of us to be friends too, that's very helpful.
Ann, nice work pushing through with a cold. It's 93 degrees here in So Cal, so I'm still getting my walks in at the crack of dawn.............
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