WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

barbiecat

This is a new month with a clean slate and the promise of the opportunity to make changes and maintain good habits on the journey to health, fitness, weight loss, and well-being.

I have taken this journey for a few years in the company of so many great women on this thread and I am eager to continue.

The name of the thread is "Women Ages 50+" but all women are welcome.

It has helped me to log food and exercise daily and to participate in this thread. I hope that all who are reading this will choose to join in on the conversation and benefit from the support and encouragement that it offers.

Be sure to bookmark the thread so you can find it again. Also, sign your post with a name or nickname that will be easy for others to remember and a general geographic location.

Barbie in NW WA
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.


My word for 2019 is "pause".

okiewoman510

Thanks Barbie! As always, your leadership and willingness to keep us all going is appreciated!

Okie in the TX Hill Country

Snowflake1968

Thanks Barbie, I am so far behind in October I need to catch up!

margaretturk

Thanks Barbie.

On Halloween I stay by the door reading and catching up on the computer. We have had about 30 so far. It is slower than last year. It is also colder 32 degrees. No snow though. We were here when we had a blizzard on Halloween with a foot of snow in 1991. Someone posted a picture on Facebook of how bad it was. So far haven't gotten the groups of ten either. Great costumes. One was a Gorilla and Rita would have enjoyed the green alien.

I give out two treats to those I know and if it is a small group. The bigger groups I have given out one. Now that is 8 I will more than likely start giving out two so I will not end up with much. I buy enough for 100. The most we have had was about 120. That is too many. I like this year just the right amount are coming.

Margaret

JRsLateInLifeMom

Got it I’m here. Oh goodness November 25th will be my Birthday 🎂 time flies by fast
Amber Tx

Jperun

Thank you. Your comments are true. I do want to loose weight but trade it for one small moment of satisfaction. I needed this!!!’n

JRsLateInLifeMom

Lol should have read this before the 7 pieces of Halloween candy or the calories on a bag yikes 80cal per tee my tiny piece!!! I’m over my calories big time now.
Amber Tx

JenniferM1234

It's still Halloween out here in Pacific Standard Time and that's a good thing, I guess. I blew it today! Started out strong then - bam. One beer and out go all my good intentions. Look at my diary and weep, lol. I do this too often.

Good new is tomorrow is November, and there are no real opportunities to overindulge in November, right? Right?

Machka9

JenniferM1234 wrote: »

It's still Halloween out here in Pacific Standard Time and that's a good thing, I guess. I blew it today! Started out strong then - bam. One beer and out go all my good intentions. Look at my diary and weep, lol. I do this too often.

Good new is tomorrow is November, and there are no real opportunities to overindulge in November, right? Right?

Well ... there aren't any events ... and summer is almost here so we can get out and be active more often ...

Yesterday was a lovely 27C (81F) and today hit 31C (88F). I'd love it to be between 25C and 35C until the end of April, but we're too close to Antarctica for that. So we just enjoy occasional days of warmth.


Machka in Oz

margaretturk

Watching weather the total for snow in 1991 was 28 inches from that storm. My memory did not want to remember that. I do remember we had snow from October to April that year.

Because of the cold we did get fewer trick and treaters. I actually enjoyed it more having the smaller numbers. It was 30-40.

linder4866

🍂🐿🍁

skyhighstiletto

I’m 55 and I’m in!! I’m nervous cuz I cheat but I’m announcing it so I will be held accountable!! Tomorrow is Nov 1. Start day one!!! Here I go! Come on ladies. Let’s support each other

evie1958

Barbie thank you for setting up the link for November and Kelly thank you for posting it. Love the group effort!
October was a wash out for me for weight loss, but November is a new month and I do intend to try harder. My only goal this month is to log my food every day, the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Regrettably, that still happens.....sigh.
We didn't do anything for the few trick or treaters that ventured up our (private) road. Some of our neighbours did tho, so their trek was not in vain. I didn't get home til after 6 and just too tired to want to be jumping up and down giving out candy. Although I don't think too many kids came up here, so probably wouldn't have been too bad. I have to say, tho, I was quite annoyed with some of the folks that were out on the streets. I drove normal speed on the arterial roads, but slowed right down when I got to the residential area. I turned onto the street that leads to ours and the kids on the street weren't the problem, it was the adults! The kids had the sense to get onto the sidewalk, but a couple of parents were standing in the middle of the street! I couldn't really go around the two on "my" side of the road because there were a couple more on the other side, but still ON the road! Honestly, what is the matter with these people! The one fellow finally realized that there was a car there (me!) and I was stopped by that time. Stupid, stupid adults! Thanks, rant over now! lol
Hope everyone has a great day/evening/night!
Hugs to those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island (where there is a definite chill in the air!-but it's still sunny )

grandmallie

Thank you Barbie for getting November going,havent got much sleep because of the wind..

LisaInAR

Thank you Barbie (with an assist from KJ for the win!) and November for me is an exact repeat of the beginning of October:

Barbie - Many, many thanks for your steadfast presence here... and dedication to keeping us all present!

Goal for October - Be lighter going out than I was going in. Nope, didn't make it. 1 pound heavier today than Oct. 1.

I did (and will) continue to go to the gym faithfully five or six times each week.

I also have finally learned to sleep an average of seven hours a night.

Goal for November -

• Log my food, every bite, as Evelyn said, good, bad or ugly.
• Lose three pounds.
• Hold the gains I've made in self-care, including exercise and sleep habits.

Busy day ahead - taking my husband to work, scrambling back home to change into Girl Scout uniform (navy & white business clothes, Girl Scout scarf, badges, pins, etc.) and back out to a Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the university where the new chancellor is speaking. Hopefully get a chance to shake her hand and introduce myself. Back home to finish up my federal grant (which that same chancellor approved yesterday), and hopefully get it submitted in the online portal. Then if there are issues, they'll get it back to me and I'll have Monday and Tuesday to fix them.

Looks like I'm traveling to Dallas in December to sit down to talk to a foundation executive director with my CEO - but my husband and I are going to use it for an excuse to burn a couple of his vacation days and he'll drive me down and back. Look forward to that, not interested in flying these days.

Anyway,
Off we go into November,
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in Arkansas

auntiebk

Thanks Barbie and Kelly!

Friend's visit has been grand, lots of chat, walking, fun, food, wine and beer. Logged every lick bite and sip, regret nothing.

Lisa I believe you will too! (Oct pg 77).
Michele 30 mins walk away the pounds BEFORE your blood test? I'd keel over. ;} so sorry to hear your bridge troubles. How frustrating!
Allie con VERY gratulations on both the 51 lbs and having the courage to email your wants to your boss. Boo to him and Yay for the vision board.
Amber 5 minutes with a 2yr old photo ROTMLAO! I do not like the sound of that church's rules about childcare and glad you won't entrust JR to them. IMHO, those mega church pictures don't look much to me like a house of prayer...
Pip “an apple a day...” LOL! Safe travels.
Yvonne I hear ya. Joe just ate a maple iced custard filled doughnut after his oatmeal with dried fruits and nuts breakfast. How much to you want to bet that when he weighs in at the Dr's tomorrow his weight is down? “Haunted Refrigerator Night” LOL!
Katla what is it with keyless keys? I misplaced mine yesterday and haven't yet found it. Ugh.
Heather So sorry to hear your DH's aunt's ordeal, so grateful her neighbor noticed the open door and called the police. Happy “houseiversary”. What is a “biscuity” champagne? Sweet like cookies?
Vicki hugs to your DGD and son for Cocoa's loss. Bless them for taking her in when the neighbors just left her. :noway:
Kim Brava for trying to teach your nephew that there is no magic bucket of $$ out there. Might also hint about the consequences to those who sue frivolously...
Ginny in OH Brava for persisting with pt despite the pain. Sometimes alternating heat with ice can hasten healing.
Sh0tz99 Just added Geography of Bliss to my Library list. Thanks!
Kelly con VERY gratulations on your October successes!
Karen in VA Thanks for the Jared Box info. https://www.projectgivingkids.org/nonprofits/the-jared-box-project/ Reminds me of when I was in hospital at 12 for an appendectomy. Lovely dear lady friend of family wrapped several small gifts, one for each day I was hospitalized. Really looked forward to choosing and opening each daily package. Some were toys or puzzles, some were personal care items, it was just the joy of having something to look forward to and a little surprise that was so memorable.
Welcome Rebasporty1, sorry mfp can't restore your former id.
Margaret your blueberry “pie” sounds delish!
Beth that produce looks amazing for NY state in almost-November ?!?
Rori good thoughts for your brother's interview. What a great bday present that new job would be. Admire your “with knowledge comes relief” attitude. Healing thoughts sent your way.
Lanette, think I'll put off reading “Being Mortal” for awhile, sounds a bit too grim. Is there a Better Bones and Balance class near you? I've only been doing it for 4 weeks, and already notice a difference, going down stairs, in confidence. My friend who comes once a year really noticed a difference, she says I'm much steadier on the trails and she must be right, didn't think to bring my walking sticks on any of our hikes. And YES to dancing, not just for cardio, and strengthening legs, and balance but for our brains too. Dance on! Your DH falls once a week? Would he be open to any balance exercises?
JenniferM1234 no opportunities for overindulgence in November? Well, maybe if you live in Australia like Machka... :laugh:
Welcome jperun and skyhighstiletto!
Inspired by Lisa's assessment of what's working and what's not, will give some serious thought over the coming days. Today was last day of friend's visit and while I've been logging and exercising, food and alcohol have gone off the charts.

October summary: better than September-marked with a *
Daily: *log 100%, *weigh 100%, *vits 97% , *CI<CO=87%, new:CI <250 CO=38%, *5 mins training or 10 mins grooming Tumble=61%, *check in mfp 100%
4 days/wk: 30 mins *cardio (dance class, pack walk) =82%
3 days/wk: new: Better Bones & Balance =85%
Weekly: *rx=100%, new:tidy one room, dust and vacuum. 25%
Monthly: new:firehouse security committee mtg LISTEN, help projects move forward. 50% Showed up, could have listened better.
Bonus: *AF 68% just barely, *average steps 5344, new:prep guest room for Kara's visit=done.
Not done: finish email list for dog group, sew something, play something.

Pleased with BB&B and average steps.
Tumble, play and AF need more attention, dropping tidy, let's be realistic ;}

November strategy: Better than October!
Daily: log , weigh, vits, CI<CO, CI <250 CO, Tumble (5 mins training or 10 mins grooming), check in mfp
2 days/wk: 30 min pack walk
3 days/wk: Better Bones & Balance =85%
Weekly: rx, 90 min dance class (Tuesdays canceled for the holidays)
Monthly: firehouse security committee mtg LISTEN, help projects move forward.
Bonus: AF just barely, average steps > 5344, finish dog group email list, sew something, play something.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for November: get up and do it EVERY day!
Steps=3308-Sunday,8707-Monday,10607-Tuesday!, 6605 Wednesday, 9360-Thursday. vits=30 log=31 CI<CO=27, CI<250<CO=18 Tumble=19 mfp=31 AF=21

SuziQ113

Barbie
Many thanks to you for keeping us together and in touch with each other. I love reading your tidbits of information and supportive lines of wisdom.

Machka9

October's Results

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes

Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes
Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes

Goal: More than September!!

2019 Monthly October
Walking Distance (km): 110.3
Walking Time (min): 1345.9
Cycling Distance (km): 83.6
Cycling Time (min): 339.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 120.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 96.0
Rowing Distance (km): 2.6
Rowing Time (min): 17.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 90.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 196.5
Total Distance (miles): 122.1
Total Time (min): 1887.9
Total Time (hr): 31:27:53

Machka9

Starting November!!!!

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes

Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes
Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes
Oct-19 ... 196.5 km (122.1 miles) = 31 hours 27 minutes
Goal: More than October!!

Friday, 1 November 2019 … 6.9 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 1.6 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs + weights


2019 Monthly November
Walking Distance (km): 6.9
Walking Time (min): 83.0
Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
Cycling Time (min): 0.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 4.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 3.2
Rowing Distance (km): 1.6
Rowing Time (min): 10.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 0.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 8.5
Total Distance (miles): 5.3
Total Time (min): 96.2
Total Time (hr): 1:36:12

SuziQ113

Hello everyone.

It's a new month! It's hard to believe it is already November and the holiday season is here. The time has certainly flown by this year and I am looking forward to the holiday gatherings and socializing. Listed below is my October wrap up. My November goals will be listed in another post.

October Wrap Up

• Eating Plan – I recorded and tracked everything I ate and continued with meal planning.
• Water Intake Goal – 64 Ounces per Day – Missed meeting this goal 4 days this month.
• Weight Loss Goal - 6 Pounds – Total Lost – 9 Pounds
• Exercise Plan – Met cardio goals. Weight training not so much. Will make a better effort here.
• Plank Challenge Goal Was 60 Minutes of Planks in October – Total Minutes – 22
• Desk – I did not take apart and get rid of the desk in my guest room/old office. I finally realized why this goal has been so difficult for me. It was the first piece of furniture Charlie and I purchased and put together in our new home, 25 years ago. I think subconsciously I feel like I am deconstructing our life together. I am going to work on this because I know things are not memories. My memories will be there until they are not and nothing will bring them back, if that’s my destiny. Death does not stop love.

I attribute most of the weight loss to sticking to my guns with my caloric intake, 1200 calories per day, no matter what I am eating and moving more as I do mundane tasks. I also do not eat my exercise calories since I am not burning 1000s of calories per day. I have also been drinking 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. I found an article on MSN yesterday detailing what happens to our bodies when we ensure we are properly hydrated. Not only is our cognition increased we also burn 23 calories drinking a half a liter/17 ounces (I consider that a 2-4-1. We are not only doing something good for ourselves we are burning calories). This isn’t the exact link, but this article mentions several good things regarding weight loss and decreased appetites when we are properly hydrated.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss#section2

Just in case you cannot use the link. Here are some extracts.

• A study of overweight women examined the effects of increasing water intake to over 1 liter (34 oz) per day. Several other studies have monitored overweight people who drank 1-1.5 liters (34–50 oz) of water daily for a few weeks. They found a significant reduction in weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and body fat found that over a 12-month period, this resulted in an extra 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of weight loss.
• Some people claim that drinking water before a meal reduces appetite. There actually seems to be some truth behind this, but almost exclusively in middle-aged and older adults.
• After one school year, the risk of obesity had been reduced by a whopping 31% in the schools where water intake was increased.

I hope everyone finds their inner strength today to overcome the obstacles life has put before them. My favorite WW coach was full of little motivational sayings. One of my favorites still is, “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.”.
SuziQ – Broward County, Florida

grandmallie

I'm taking a mental health day.. I'm exhausted..

SuziQ113

grandmallie wrote: »

I'm taking a mental health day.. I'm exhausted..

It's great you are listening to your body. Sending healing vibes your way.

wizzywig

Hi ladies and thanks to Barbie and Kelly for the link. November! This year is flying by.

Kitchen update - The guy who drew up the plans has not listened to me at all as to where I wanted the appliances fitted and did not explain to me why he has changed it. I only found out yesterday when joiner told me that the washer is scheduled to go under the large window. Apparently it is because they are integrated, or something. I wasn't going to bother, but my friends hubby (who got me the good deal on the kitchen) said it woud be better for them to be integrated so I just go along with it as usual!

I'm trying not to let it bother me - I mean in the scheme of things it's nothing, other people have real problems, my sister in law is going through cancer treatment at the moment and another is waiting to hear if she also has cancer. I am very worried about both of them, but just for once I wanted things to go right first time. It's already gone wrong with the gas fire, the electrician has to come back and find out if there's more lead piping going into the fire, but this means ripping up floorboards upstairs in the bedrooms. I can't cope with the upheaval.

Sorry to be such a debbie downer today, but everything is getting to me, I'm really worried about my sister in law she is the same age as me and we are very close, she's the nearest thing to a sister I have.

Thanks for letting me vent. I'll allow myself a few more minutes of wallowing, then I need to put my big girl pants on and be thankful I have a kitchen and that I'm in reasonable health!!

Love to all
Viv UK

KJLaMore

Good morning all! Halloween is over and today I am hoping for a relaxing day with my little ones. lol Probably won't be as relaxing as I would want; but due to a couple of kid's doctors appointments and one with the flu, I only have three kids today. All under 2!
My goals for October worked well for me (with a kick in the kiester from the challenges Machka recommended)
My goals for November:
100 miles of walking (not including the walks with the kids)
24 hours of exercise (other than walking and what I do with the kids)
log every bite/sip
one pound of veg a day
keep water intake up (harder in cold weather)

Other November goals:
Begin paperwork and trainings for renewal
finish trainings for CDA (only seven hours needed)

Welcome new girls!

Lanette and Barbara- I was the one who recommended Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. It IS a pretty depressing read, but it came along at a time when I really need to read it, due to my mother in law's failing health and her children's insistence that she go into assisted living. Depressing, but so insightful; and I really took away a more open minded view about aging and listening to the aging and their desires. And, YES, Lanette, the fact that falls are generally the proverbial "straw" that breaks a camels back when it comes to your health deteriorating. Scary stuff and it definitely is a motivator to stay strong and limber/agile.

I had NO trick or treaters. That is okay. I got a few more things tossed into the big dumpster (it is going today!!) and was able to sit down and talk to Tim about being my co-worker when my zoning approval comes through (soon I hope).

I got my five mile walk in this morning. I really hate walking in the dark. But...it is done. I also did my yoga and 40 minutes of core and leg/glute work. WE will see if I can lose another eight pounds this month. Wouldn't that be wonderful?!

Kids are beginning to arrive. I better fly! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Machka9

KJLaMore wrote: »

My goals for October worked well for me (with a kick in the kiester from the challenges Machka recommended)

Kids are beginning to arrive. I better fly! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Well done!!

cailinmor

Good morning everyone

I have been lurking on this group for a while now and have decided to take the plunge and join in. I am 52 and living in Ireland. I am finding losing weight more difficult the older I get. I am also hoping to move more. October was up and down weight wise and ended up losing 1 lb. Hope to do better this month. Nell

SuziQ113

Yes, it's me (again).

November Health Goals

• Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
• Food: Record every day, pre-plan meals, and stick with established habits.
• Cardio Goal: Daily Minimum 30 Minutes
• Weight Training: Three Times per Week
• Planks: 60 Minutes this Month!
• Yoga: Weather Permitting Schedule 2 Outdoor Sessions, Take Free Monthly Class at Work

Stats

• MFP Start Date: 08/24/19
• Starting Weight: 195.0 pounds
• 09/30/19: 180.6 pounds
• 10/31/19: 171.6 pounds
• Total Loss: 23.4 pounds
• November Goal: 165.6 pounds
• Ultimate Goal: 155.0 pounds

November Personal Goals

• Work upon the reasons why getting rid of the desk is so hard. Will removal happen this month? Only if I can align my true feelings with the irrational ones.
• Take two flower arranging classes. Scheduled!
• Embrace Thanksgiving as a holiday for giving thanks and spending time with a wonderful group of friends. Taste the things I love and leave the rest. On the big day double the workout and plan on eating some exercise calories.

On a side note. I am a little disappointed this morning as I just found out my best friend will not be visiting today because he is not feeling well (no sleep and a sore throat). We haven’t seen each other in quite some time and I was looking forward to some shopping therapy and catching up over lunch (my first one out since the end of August). Not sure what kind of trouble I will get in to today. I hate to waste a vacation day cleaning! LOL

Take care one and all. Here’s to a November filled with fond memories and results!
SuziQ – Broward County – Florida

1948Peachy

It's finally in the 30's here! A hot cup of coffee is just the thing!


Thanks Barbie for the start of a new month!

KetoneKaren

Our heart failure dog Bailey scream-yelped as he was going down the steps from the kitchen to the garage on his way out to piddle this morning. He was in a lot of pain & had trouble bearing weight on his rear legs. I'm afraid he hurt his back. It might just be an injury to a rear leg, but we are prepared to let him go if it turns out to be a spine injury. He has end-stage heart failure and recovery from a spine injury would be difficult if not impossible for him. He's currently gnawing on a chewy treat; perched in his favorite place between my feet on the footrest of my recliner. His pain seems to have subsided. Our vet appointment is in an hour. My heart is breaking.

One of our Yorkies (Mabel) has already been up to offer comfort to me, and the other Yorkie (Molly) is perched across the room keeping an eye on her buddy Bailey. Usually she tortures him by chomping on his jowls, teasing him with toys & bones, and stealing his chewies. This morning she's just watching him from a respectful distance. Such smart doggies.

Karen in Virginia

SophieRosieMom

Good morning ladies! Happy November 1st!

Barbara AHMOD - there is a Better Bones/Balance class several times a week at the college extension down the road, quite a drive tho to a more remote part of the county.

BUT I snooped around this morning and actually found the class I bet you are taking: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bbb I ordered the DVD!! Only $15. The website is nifty and has a tutorial. Interesting it mentions weighted vests, can't wait to read more about this.

Kelly - I'll bet the Being Mortal was a great help in understanding your MIL's situation, and from her eyes. Some thoughts:

I guess the depressing thing, to me, is elderly who become frail who really have no one like a child living nearby to check on them and help make decisions. His observations about how our society/culture here in the US has changed in a few generations from family taking in elderly and revering them vs. shuttling them off are very realistic. But often necessary. There's no place like home. We've been fortunate here in the US that we haven't had to move or lose our homes due to wars/political unrest and become refugees. In many ways, family was all these people had left so pulling together and caring for one another became top priority.

I will finish the book, just needed a break.

You are right. All the more reason for us to take care of our health and keep our "wits" as long as we can!

SuziQ - our local library has Prevention magazine, I checked out the October issue. Read through it in about 10 minutes, which is why I don't subscribe anymore I guess. I'm going to get more of the back issues and hopefully the November one is available. Your weight loss stats are very impressive! Way to go!!!

Viv - how frustrating when the workmen decided they knew what's best and did't consult with you on their decision in your kitchen remodel. I am crossing fingers that you'll adapt to what they are doing and it will be the best thing in the long run. Sorry to hear about your SIL. Sending healing thoughts to her and hugs to you!

Carol and others who have seen such a hot summer - glad to hear rain and cooler/even cold weather has arrived.

Karen in VA - so sorry to hear about your little Bailey. (((HUGS)).

Welcome new ladies! Jump in and join the party, lol. Make it a fanastic day!

Lanette
SW WA State

exermom

Rori – what great news, and to be so close to your BMI

Did 30 MF Plateau Buster DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do another part of the Melt It Off DVD

Rained last night on and off, but we did have about 35 T-or-Ters. Now to take candy back to WalMart. I stood in the kitchen working on a scarf that I’m making while it was TorT time.

JR – happy early birthday

Pip – are you and Kirby planning to retire in the near future?

Went to WalMart last night and got candy for a lady to give out at the school she subs in. A little over $50 worth.

Terri – congrats on the loss!

Welcome everyone new to a warm and great group.

Karen VA – (HUGS) I never ceased to be amazed at how animals “know” something.

Barbara – well, that WATP DVD was just for 30 minutes. I used to do a DVD for an hour when I took the Actonel so that the time would go by faster, but one time I did start to feel funny. So now I take it the day I take the water aerobics class. Which reminds me, I’m supposed to go to the MD for my routine physical this coming Wednesday. When I had my BDT done, the osteoporosis is back. I was afraid this would happen not being on the Prolia. He wants me to go back to Prolia which I don’t have a problem with at all. For one thing, it’s much more convenient. Get an injection and forget it for 6 months. Plus, if I’m on Prolia the prescription cost on medicare is significantly lower. Right now I’m not enrolled in a prescription plan, but I plan to be after I see him.

Michele in NC