WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2019

grandmallie

Just checking in and have 62 posts to catch up on...I'm running on empty but what a blast the last 2 days of been. To get some sleep and up in the morning.
Ta Ta for now.. xoxo

barbiecat

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10762339/women-ages-50-for-september-2019/p1?new=1

Here is the link to the new thread for September. It is still daylight at my house but it is already September for some of you. See you on the new thread.

ginnytez

Debby in VA – I was never an up before the roosters type when I was younger, but have turned into that the last few years. I have turned into my mother in that respect, she was always an early riser. Even though I live by myself, I like the quiet of the morning. I like it when I can get out to walk soon after sunrise-that is the best.

Bananasandoranges – yep, old bones are a real thing. However, I have also noticed many younger people where I work complaining about joints, etc. Usually those who are not in very good shape. I figured at least I have the miles on me to explain the wear and tear. Many of them just don’t take very good care of themselves. I am in better shape now than I was 20 years ago, and people tell me I am a young almost 65. I too look in the mirror and see all the faults but am learning to see the positives. Plus, you couldn’t pay me to go through my 20s again!

Lisa in AR-good job on exercise and waist going down!

Teri in Hot AZ – I think a 23 mile bike ride in Tucson is great. My son and family lived in Tucson, and now in Phoenix. I’m happy when I can get a 30 minute walk in there at 7 am!

Son changed dinner plans to eating out at burger place. Quite good. Even split a desert with his girlfriend. Had burger with no bun. Ate a few of the French fries. Tracked it as best as I could. Strange, since it was more bulk food that I typically eat at one meal, I feel stuffed. Really don’t like that feeling. But had a good visit and a treat every once and awhile is not a bad thing.

Finishing month 2.6 lbs less than I started and still keeping up walking and exercise, so I am happy with that.

See you in September!

Ginny in Ohio

DanaReel180

Good evening or morning!

Just had a message from Lenora. She wanted me to let y’all know she’s doing ok and just staying off of social media for now. And she’s watching her diet!

Had a busy day cleaning the house. Oh boy!!

I’ve been watching this show on Prime called Sneaky Pete. It’s pretty good! About a con artist. It also stars Brian Cranston.

Yesterday we drove over to Little Rock and my husband bought a new car. He got a Hyundai Elantra. It’s a nice car, rides nice and real pretty! It was time. Both our cars are 9 1/2 years old.

That’s about it. Staying on my diet and exercising at the Y. Finally going down again! Yeah!

Have a great evening!
Dana In Arkansas

TerriRichardson112

Update on August Goals.

Word for August is REFLECTION
The beginning of a new month seems an appropriate time to rethink goals.

Scale Goals progress:

SW: 227 (Mar 2014) Worsening hip problem made weight loss imperative.
Jan 2015: 220: -7lbs; Struggled on my own to lose that 7 lbs. Joined MFP on daughter's recommendation.
UGW: 153 (losing 1 lb per week)
Sept 2015: 189:✅ -38; Had my hip replacement op.
Oct 2016: 153:✅ -75: My lowest weight in a long time. It was a really struggle losing the final few lbs.
Nov 2016: 160:🤦🏼‍♀️ -68: A holiday and several family celebrations later.
Feb 2017: 164:🤦🏼‍♀️ -64 Christmas and more celebrations!
Aug 2017: 159.2:✅ -68.8 I seem to have reached an equilibrium around 160/5.
Jan 2018: 165: 😏 Still working on discarding that last 12 lbs.
Jan 2019: 165: 😏 Still working at it.
Goal for Dec 2019: 155
Apr 2019: 162.4: 😄 Decided to concentrate more on health and fitness. I am increasing my strength training.
Jul 2019: 166.2: 💪🏻 Muscle % increasing, but so is weight. Measurements are decreasing. Holiday 20 - 27 July Is bound to push it up more!

1 Aug: 167.8
1 Sept: 161.4
2 Sept: 160.4

August goals
Very happy with August progress, so largely sticking to these goals for September

[*] Start each day with Meditation/Reflection 🌻
[*] Prelog food/follow through/hydrate 🌻
[*] Weight less at the end than at the beginning 🌻 - 5.4 lbs 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
[*] 30+ minutes intentional exercise + 6000 steps 🌻
[*] Continue work on improving strength🌻
[*] Continue 🌻
[*] Keep on top of laundry/general housework/chores 🌻
[*] Spend quality time with DH
[*] Work in the garden (weather permitting)
[*] Work on completing crochet projects🌻
[*] Declutter 15+ minutes per day🌻
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Sept goals

• Start each day with Meditation/Reflection
• Prelog food/follow through/hydrate
• Weight less at the end than at the beginning
• 30+ minutes intentional exercise + 6000 steps
• Continue work on improving strength
• Keep on top of laundry/general housework/chores
• Work on completing crochet projects
• Declutter 15+ minutes per day
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  ☘️ Irish Terri
  

ydailey

Today is Another Look Unlimited Day!

"Another Look Unlimited Day is dedicated to taking a look around your home for things you don't need, and that you can get rid of. But, instead of throwing them in the trash and increasing garbage in landfills, the day is meant for you to find other places to give your things to, such as to a charity or to friends, or for you to repurpose the item."

Margaret - I can definitely sympathize about the paperwork. A couple of financial institutions required a medallion signature for me to deal with Dad's estate, and finding someone who'd sign one was a giant pain in the behind.

Viv - Can't wait to see pictures of the new kitchen!

Debby - Hey, I'd pitch in a few bucks to help your daughter bail out that storage unit! Who knows what's in there that she could use or turn into profit? Is it too late?

Rebecca - If you catch me awake at 5 a.m., it's a good bet I'm still awake from the night before!


We finished the catio! Here is a picture of the boys checking it out.

So far they're a little uncertain about it so they haven't gone out on their own, but they seem interested so I think they will. I had to rearrange things a little on the ground floor because they'd get down there and then couldn't figure out how to get back in the house. Once they're up on the first shelf they don't have any problem figuring out how to take the ramp up into the enclosure and through the cat door. You can just see the tip of Luna's tail - she's not sure the cats should be out there.

So that's one job off the list. Next up is getting the window screen and screen door back up on the front porch. (We took it down for painting earlier this year.)

-Yvonne in TX

brad658ht

I need some new friends for support on my new journey do add me or send a message .