WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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I got enough exercise for a month yesterday. Use snow blower for the third time yesterday. (We got a total of 15 inches of snow. Thought of you Beth I don't know where you could put all your snow.) Then cleaned out the bottom of the driveway once snow plows came though. Scrapped as much the ice off driveway that I could. Re shoveled paths in the back yard for DrewB to have a place to walk. Then I went to son's house shoveled sidewalk,deck, and the sidewalk to the garage and cleared a spot for the trash can in his small driveway. Came home and finished clearing bottom of driveway. DH made soup but I took myself out to dinner. I did not want to talk to anyone.
Fortunately up at the school they cleared a big space for the kids to play outside. Yesterday there was no school so DrewB and I took advantage of it.6 -
Day 6/Goal Achieved Last Year ... I maintained an IF lifestyle where I fasted at least 20 hours each day and had a window of opportunity to eat for 4 hours each day resulting in my weighing less at the end of the year than I did at the beginning of the year.
Lisa ... glad Bella is home. In terms of hard goal numbers, when I publicly announce goals of any kind, I immediately proceed to sabotage myself. So I've learned to be very vague and somewhat quiet and hope that my inner demon doesn't hear me...
Exercise ... I have not been purposely exercising for quite some time now and that really needs to change as I want to grow up and be like Heather!
My days right now consist of paring down not only my things, but all the inherited things in my basement. It's a huge undertaking, but I'm making progress. I'm also with my Mom at least every other day. Both my husband and I notice a change in her demeanor when we are consistent with our visits. It's understandable. We removed her from everything she knew while she was still recovering from her falls and planted her in a new place where she knows no one. I promised to bring the game "Scrabble" tomorrow when I visit. She always hounded me as a child to play with her. She was thrilled with the idea.
Beth near Buffalo
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Good morning ladies!
Today is an excellent day to make good choices for food and exercise, and to be kind to yourself! Remember, slow and steady!
I weigh .7 pounds less this week. Yay! Although that's really within the margin of error.
Annie in Delaware5 -
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LeighAnn7777 wrote: »Hey ladies! I’m new to MyFitnessPal. I’m LeighAnn. Trying to get back into my fitness routine. I used to be really intense with it then got Covid and it everything went haywire. It’s taken a whole year and a half and I’m still recovering. But with the Grace of God I will get through it. I’m trying to get back on track with eating better too. It’s crazy how when 1 thing gets thrown off balance it can throw so much off. But I turned 50 this year and I have stage 4 kidney disease and I weigh 210 lbs. 😢 But I know I can survive because I have been through a lot over the years. I have 2 sweet kitty fur babies. But I got excited when I saw this post. I guess I don’t really have a word unless it’s maybe “strength”. You ladies are awesome! ❤️🙏🏻
Welcome. IF you make no other resolution right now, resolve to read this thread every day. You will get ideas, inspiration, and support that will give you more good ideas for your journey.
Barbie in NW WA 3 -
Well I went for a walk at a park I usually don't go to. I thought it would be empty and maybe not so safe. I was wrong! There were mothers there with young children exercising. They were fun to take a glimpse at. I walked about a mile. Gorgeous weather. Crisp, clear. My legs are shaky and have never been this way in my life. I would have walked more except for time.
I then picked up the groceries and they were out of the steaks I was planning to cook for my son tomorrow night. I only have the caregiver until 1pm. I can't just go somewhere else. I either have to have another store deliver or I have to pay the caregiver to stay later. This has been going on 3 years. Before that he was disabled, but I was free to come and ago.
I haven't given him his morning pills yet. This is bad because several have to do with controlling secretions and he could choke. However he is at the computer, in a good mood and quite comfortable. So I guess I got away with it ....this time!
Sorry to sound so gripey! Maybe I will ask my son to bring the steaks! Thank you all for "listening"! I appreciate it!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia13 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Michele: Great that your town has a Humane society that will take pet food!
Tina: Great you are so active! I am rather jealous! I am mostly homebound these days....but no excuse...I could move more in the house!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
One day, the mister and I were hiking up this trail near our house and the top of it is very, very steep. I was probably in my mid 30s at the time. It is not an easy walk. I saw a couple, probably in their 70s, also hiking up that hill. Well, it's more of a walk at that point. They made it to the top. They were slow, but I know many much younger people who could not do that hike. I said, "I want to stay fit enough to do that."
I don't know if I told you all that story about having to literally kick for my life in the Galapagos. But, had I not been as strong, I probably wouldn't have made it. I had never been so exhausted in my life and hope to never be again. I haven't been able to work out my legs as much for the past year or so and I'm itching to get back to that.
Tip from Denise Austin--All it takes is a couple of soup cans to use as resistance.
Debbie-Oh my! That photo with the tree through the middle of the shed! Wow.
Lisa-Glad Bella is back. I know how that is. Years ago, my cat was lost for a few days and I was a mess.
Heather-You are an inspiration. I also want to be like you when I grow up.
Well, time to run. Then treat myself to a walk around the zoo. Our zoo is very hilly, so it's great exercise.
Tina in CA
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Looking forward to weighing this Sunday. Weighing once a week is still a big deal for me, as before that I weighed every single morning, and sometimes at night. I kind of ruled my brain a bit. I have only been weighing once a week since August. In September I was with my sister so that month was a hard month.😥
Video chatted with my sister, her new kitten she found in her field looking intently at the bird feeders, running around being chased by Tucker her bernese mountain dog. What a cute pair they make. Her grandkids named the kitten Hazel Honey. Sweet. She is attending a local group of 18 (no more, or less) women, started way back in the 1930's. They do lots of charity work, volunteering and social get togethers (when its not farming season). She has been hearing a lot of stories of her passed husband when he was a boy, because my sister is living at and renovating his childhood home. Its like reading his life story but in reverse. I think its a comfort, but also a struggle. She is managing, getting back into painting. Funny, she showed me a painting, she did of a bird a friend lost. Its a glorious watercolor, but I questioned her, saying that his claw feet needed to be more pronounced. She typed back, "oh dang I forgot his feet"!
Today is my pasta leftovers from yesterday. Maybe a complicated salad before. My normal little bowl of treats to make me happy.
Enjoy the day ladies!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning ladies!
Today is an excellent day to make good choices for food and exercise, and to be kind to yourself! Remember, slow and steady!
I weigh .7 pounds less this week. Yay! Although that's really within the margin of error.
Annie in Delaware
I recall reading somewhere that if you're having problems staying on track with something, just make one good decision, and then another. Pretty soon you've had a good day of eating, making good decisions and being kind to yourself. Last night I was not starving, but I wasn't full either. We had just gone shopping so all my newly bought food items were mentally introducing themselves to me! I could have started my friendship with the cheesy baked Cheetos (healthy Cheetos version) but I had done so good all day. Being hungry isn't an emergency. I had to tell myself, "no you do not need that now".
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Rosemarie just ask your son to bring them... I think that is a great idea!
Kylia in Ohio3 -
Michele--The newstep is like a bike only you move arms and legs. It's to be a full body workout.
Tracey--I like FB to keep up with our kids that live out of state and some family that we do not see very often. But lately the drama with different members and things got a bit much. I do miss it and plan to go back when this month is over, just limit my time better.
Welcome LeighAnn--This is a great place for freindship and support. Come often and let us get to know you and you us. This group is a life saver for me.
Been an interesting couple days at work. What they say about a full moon is really true this week and the moon is not full until tonight.
Proud of myself as last evening went to Oliver Garden with my niece and family. I brought most my meal back home and will have it a couple times over the weekend. Had a nice catch up visit.
Off the weekend and plan to clean out my top closet in the hallway. DH will help as I can not reach it.
Have a good weekend and One Day at a Time.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 7 -
Tracey- WOW- I have the same picture, printed and taped to the door of my desk. Thanks for the reminder. I need to start reading it daily again.
Need to print a new copy, one of the cats have scratched the side of it but not on the writing. Need to laminate it. I don't see me not needing it for a very long time.
Debbie3 -
2023 GOALS
Word of the year: Appreciate : bottled water
Gratitude list1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think —DONE5 Move for at least 30 minutes today--Done!
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Seeing my dogs all curled up sleeping, smelling my essential oils, tasting good food, hearing the quiet while walking, feeling the wind on my skin
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. Gotta work on this one! I tossed Christmas cards from previous years. More than 5 there.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year---Brought my car to carwash at least once a month (did more than that! This is a great accomplishment as I never used to wash my car. Perhaps why my radio is haunted???7 Slow down and savor one meal todayRVRita in sunny NM
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten
minutes...
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I filled out a survey for Kroger and complained they didn't have the steaks. They gave me 50 free fuel points! This does make me feel better! It doesn't solve the problem, ...but makes me feel better!
Rosemarie from Georgia6 -
Terri Thanks! I thought it was something like welcome!
Debbie—Wow that’s a lot of damage! Since I’ve been going to therapy, I have been speaking up and noticed he stops whatever he was saying when I point out that he is being an a&&.
Katla---I forget, what state are you in now?
Tracey, Love the blue and red Santa’s.
Heather---- You make me tired!! You are awesome to do all you do at your age!
Terri and Lannette—I started using my 2 lb weights to do arm exercises again. I also started doing Yoga for Weight loss -this is an app I purchased with 10 min yoga routines. Other than this new start, the only exercise was walking. I’m 66 for those that are interested.
Kylia--- Rooting for you to stop vaping!
LeighAnn777 ---- Welcome to the group!
Margaret--- I do not miss my snow blower at all! More power too you! Great exercise though!
Beth---Great accomplishment being IF and losing weight!
Tracey--- I use Facebook mostly to keep track of family and friends who live around the country. If drama stars, I block them.
Well, finally caught up! Therapy went well yesterday but I did something stupid on my way into the office. I parked my car, put the keys on the passenger seat (I thought), grabbed my water bottle ad purse, then hit the lock on the car door. I immediately realized I didn’t have my keys. We only have one key for the car so calling DH to the rescue was a non-option. I did call him, he was angry, I told him that I was already angry at myself so don’t contribute. Be glad I told you at all! (I’m so much stronger when on the phone than in person!). He stopped then told me to find a locksmith or call the cops. I found a locksmith after my session who only charged me $40, which I thought was very reasonable as my search brought back 75-150 dollars.
On top of that, my Brownie had an anxiety attack the night before and the only way to calm her down was to take her for a walk at 3am then sit in a chair with her snuggled next to me. We both fell asleep in the chair. She had kept me up since midnight. I brought her to bed with me at 4 after almost falling off the chair. Oh, well. Researched that and found more walks, I have a thunder jacket, and some hemp oil at night helps. I did all that last night, and she didn’t move all night. One was to get more steps in!
RVRita
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For all of you who think I am Wonderwoman! Remember that this didn't happen all at once. I used to despise 'exercise', though I loved dancing. I wanted to lose a bit of weight, so started at the gym with DH, my new husband. He is a lifelong gym goer. I was just beginning to enjoy it when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Oops! I put on masses of weight and eventually joined MFP ten and a half years ago . I slowly lost the weight and DH encouraged me to exercise. At first I thought I would burst if I did more than 200 calories a day! Slowly I extended it. I ended up at 900, which lasted until I got covid last June and I realised it was too much and I had stopped enjoying it. It’s important to enjoy it. Now I do 600. Feels good.
I started running at age 67. It's more of a bouncy shuffle, but I love it.
Unfortunately I love my food. I used to be able to exercise it off, but recently it has been creeping up on me. I need to cut back. I am not happy with my current weight. I am fit, but overweight. This will change.
So, I am far from perfect. I love life, I love food, I love a drink. I have to relearn balance. Everything within reason.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx9 -
I have been reading off and on all day! Started at p. 14 and now up to the end...Thank Goodness!
Heather ~ Your mention of using 20 lb weights got me. I think my heaviest dumb bell is probably 5 lbs. Can't imagine 20. And yes, you are to be admired for all you are doing to stay fit.
Debbie ~ Your friend's house sure did suffer a lot of damage and I hope they have insurance to help! I liked the prayer you posted. My DH and I went through terrible times ~ He left at least 3 times (once for 6 mos) and stayed at his parents which sounds embarrassing. But, I think God meant for us to stay together cause here we are after 53 yrs.
Rosemarie ~ My heart goes out to you for all the time and energy you are spending caring for your husband. I know that you must love him dearly to do this. Glad that your son is there for you!
Lisa ~ You putting in a bidet must have been an interesting thing to see. I could never have done that. Mechanically inclined i am not.
That's all I can remember for now after all that reading!
Welcome to all new posters and hope you keep coming back!
Carol in Ga
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Here's all the different ladies paintings in my sisters group. My sister taught a class.👍🏻
I like all the variations!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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We had a light snowfall yesterday, and I am enjoying a bright sunshiney day today.
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Three cheers!8
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