WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014
barbiecat
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:bigsmile: Welcome to the community of supportive and encouraging friends you’ve been looking for.
:flowerforyou: The title says Women ages 50+ but all women are welcome.
:flowerforyou: This is the place to check in regularly, share what’s going on, ask questions, and offer support to others.
:glasses: How did you do with your March goals and resolutions?
:glasses: What goals and resolutions have you set for April?
:bigsmile: I look forward to another month of great adventures with all of you who’ve been here before and with the new friends I haven’t met yet.
:flowerforyou: If you sign your name (or an alias) and your location it makes it easier to get to know each other.
Barbie from beautiful NW WashingtonMarch Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*do weight training and yoga on alternate days (missed a few days)
*add triceps pushups to weight training (yes)
*act the way I want to feel (yes)
*finish updating my will (finished, signed, and placed in the safe deposit box)
My word for 2014 is “mindful”
April Resolutions
*add leg lifts with ankle weights to weight training
*do weight training and yoga on alternate days
*don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good
*work in the yard 30 minutes four days a week
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gail - I divided up the brownies onto two plates, one I'll take to the place where I take the extremepump class and the other I'll take to the Y. The other batch I made for myself I'll just keep. Personally, I don't mind them not being real sweet.
Sandy - hope you're better soon
jb - I wish I had even 1/10th your talent
margaret - good for you cleaning out. Doesn't it feel good to be donating things?
barbie - I used to have to take my bedspread to the laundromat to dry it. Now in this house I spread it out on the railing on the deck or on the porch. We just didn't have either one of those in the old house, I didn't have any place where I could put it out to dry (except maybe for on top of bushes)
Carol in NC - Vince said today that when we go bowling Wed. he'll probably be bowling in shorts. I just said to him "there's no way I'll let anyone see my white legs so I'll be in slacks". but I'll probably have on a very short sleeved shirt.
Cherylbeverly - welcome.
Kim - that's interesting that you stitched thru two layers of fabric. I know I got some stockings for Jessica and it never dawned on me that there'd be any problem getting them embroidered, but most places were having a problem with that. Someone I know said she took them apart, embroidered the name on it, then stitched them back together. I didn't think you could embroider thru two layers of fabric! Jessica has a friend who is having a baby and she asked Jessica to be a godmother. To me, this family is a little "off". There are going to be two godmothers, the mom picked one (Jessica) and the hubby picked the other (his ex-wife). Yet, her sister gave her a shower. Originally, she was going to have her shower the day after Jessica's, but then the mother changed the date because of the weather. They made food for something like 30 people but Jess said only about 10 came. I have no idea why, but the mother's mother brought left over cake from the other shower. I don't even try to figure out this family. When this girl got married, she had something like 7 bridesmades.
Brenda - you betcha choosing the smaller size at the movies is an NSV. See how you're changing
patty - great that you are down. I usually find that not eating in the evening produces a loss for me. If I eat anything -- anything at all - I can be guaranteed of a gain the next day.
Cindy in OK - so glad you're feeling better.
Kathy - congrats on making the Dean's List! So glad you're back!
Gloria - as long as you're feeling tighter, that's the most important measurement of all.
Lucy - I've found that when I have protein, I'm much less hungry. I try to have some protein in the mornings and some with my other meals
Sylvia - how can you eliminate the dust in your studio?
barbie - what a cute graphic!!!
Michele in NC0 -
:flowerforyou: happy spring everyone
Goals for april are same as march which need some improvements,
Best wishes to all
Juanita in sudbury0 -
April....where life meets spring0
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Hi!
My name is Deb and I live in Virginia Beach. I've been reading the March posts and this seems like a great and lively group. I joined MFP almost 2 years ago and have been in off and on but never a joiner. But I think I need some company while I go through this again!
A few years ago I lost about 50 pounds and have regained them all after getting remarried. I am almost 58 and it just gets harder to lose the weight.
Long story short--I want to get to a healthy weight and I am on my way-- I have lost about 17 pounds since late January. I am setting goals at 7% at a time based on my health insurance plan virtual plan, so I have 14 pounds to go on my second cycle.
Goals for April:
Lose 5 pounds
Start weight training 3 times per at the gym I just joined while maintaining at least 40 minutes of cardio 5 times per week.
Oh yes--I am moving from one house to another.
Live through the month!
I hope to get to know you!0 -
Well, my goal for the month was to visit Onederland, and I did. Since then I've been bouncing back and forth so I've hit Onederland several times now.
My goal for April is five more pounds.
Sylvia0 -
I made my goal for March.
My goal for April is to lose 10 pounds and burn 3500 calories a week.
Ell in Tucson0 -
HAPPY APRIL LADIES. BUMP FOR LATER0
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Good misty morning beautiful women! :flowerforyou:
Busy day today. Up early after a sleepless night to beautify myself for yoga.:laugh: Didn't sleep because I was geeting nervous sbout the jag adventure.
After yoga we have an end of term coffee in the pub, then home for lunch.
Pm DH is off to pick up our prescriptions and to do some food shopping. I will be packijg and no doubt fussing about.:laugh:
Then an easy supper and off to the W I. Memo to self - do not eat the cakes that are in the competition!
I hope I sleep tonight. I know the nap I had yesterday meant I was awake a lot last night, so I will have to resist dozing off.
I was worrying about the journey tomorrow, it's a few hours to where we collect the jag, then about driving to the hotel in time to make myself beautiful and get down to the restaurant for pre-dinnner canapés! ! ! ! ! ! ! :laugh:
DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD. Yeah!
When I did fall asleep I dreamt about sports cars!
My March goals were
Lose 1lb - yes, done.
Knee exercises - some, but not as many as I would like
Memoir - no.:frown:
Meditations - some and did quite a bit of spiritual reading.
April goals
Lose 1lb.
Memoir
Do a bit more driving
DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD.:drinker:
Right, must get off to yoga.
Bye, Heather in Hampshire UK0 -
:flowerforyou: Morning Everyone, My name is Val and I live in London, I've just started today and being fat and 50+ need some help and support, need to loose at least 1 stone, before friends arrive from Australia in June, I know this is achievable, must cut down on :drinker: !! Plus my lovely daughter is a baking queen she has her own cup cake and birthday cake business and I'm chief taster
which will have to stop till after I've lost the weight.
Have joined our local free park exercise club so off to boxercise class tonight, never done this before so hope it's good fun, then Thu its flow yoga again never done this before, but am feeling motivated to have a go.
April goal is to loose weight, cut back on wine and have fun at the exercise classes.0 -
Good Morning Ladies! I'm Jan from NH and my April goals are: losing 5 lbs and running my first 10K " best wishes to everyone and their goals! 0
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Hello Ladies!
What beautiful graphics Barbie!
Heather hope you have a gala time.
April is here hope we all reach our goals.
New academic session began today, at school.
My motto would be:
Dont take things personally.
Let not the Perfect be the enemy of the Good.
Best wishes
Anamika from Mumbai0 -
morning ladies~ gonna go race walk, and stop being a slug.. had all the confidence to get my butt to the gym,but fell back asleep:grumble:
have to be into work at 9;30 so off I go
I slept almost 11 hrs :noway:0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Barbie Thank you so much for keeping the thread going:flowerforyou: !!!
Michele This is wonderful spring time weather:glasses: !!!! I don`t blame Vince for wearing shorts, but I`m like you, I have lily white legs:ohwell: , even in the summer ! I`m looking for a self tanner than actually looks like a tan and not like I`ve rolled around in orange mud:laugh: ! I will remind you...wear sunscreen when you`re outside:glasses: !!!
Renny I am wishing you a "boring" April:flowerforyou: . Sounds like March was a bit of a headache!
Heather Dreaming of sports cars....ah...I think I`d like to dream of a sport car with a handsome hunk driving me around:blushing: :laugh: !
Anamika So nice to see your post! Good luck with the new session at school:flowerforyou: !
Juanita Are you thawing out yet? I wish I could send you and all the other ladies in Canada and the northern states some of the beautiful sunshine and warm temps we`re having right now:glasses: !
Christchild Didn`t you have some important news to tell us:huh: ! Nice to see your post!
Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: ! Hope you`ll pop in often and chat away with us!
I haven`t made any goals lately:frown: , I`m still trying to get the scale to move in the right direction:sad: ! I keep trying different things and nothing seems to be working, I think I will try to find a place to get my resting metabolism tested...maybe that will help!
Have a wonderful day ladies!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC where it is beautiful:glasses:0 -
Good Morning All,
Welcome Deb23455 and Val
Barbie, Love the graphics, you did a great job!
My goals for April are to:
Lose 10 lbs, exercise 400 minutes a week, prepare more of my own food and drink a minimum of 60 oz of water a day.
Although I don't have the offical word a am positive I passed my Personal Trainer test and that alone is something to help motivate me. Before coming to Myfitness Pal I'd lost 90 lbs but still have a lot to go. I have to live the life and set the example if I want to help others achieve better health and well being. This winter has been harder on me than any other I can remember. The weather, snow and cold, combine with menapause and extra work hours sitting at a desk has not just stopped the weight loss but has added to the weight. But, no more! This thread has been a real inspiration as well, getting to know others in the journey, getting tips and recipes, I thank you one and all.
Health and happiness to all today,
Patty, Cincinnati Ohio0 -
bump to mark the new thread -- hope everyone has a great day.
Gail, metro ATL (where the birds are chirping away outside)0 -
Good morning!
March Goals:
1. Exercise EVERY day (75%)
2. Log EVERYTHING ever day (yes)
3. Plan meals a week in advance (not a lot of success with this one)
4. Stay within my calorie budget EVERY day. (sadly no)
5. Lose 4 pounds (yes, yes, yes lost 5.5 pounds!)
6. And because life has been difficult lately, naming at least 5 things I'm thankful for/happy about EVERY day! (most days and it helps the outlook immensely)
April Goals:
1. Exercise every day
2. Log everything
3. Stay within my calorie budget
4. Lose 4 pounds
5. Maintain an attitude of thankfulness
Beth in WNY0 -
Happy April my lovelies
Madly busy over here. Working flat out to make sure I get time to fly over to Germany regularly to see my darling new granddaughter, Elli baby. My eldest daughter and I are going over again at the end of this month and I can barely wait.
Super stressed with my gallbladder problems. I had to delay the surgery to have it removed because there just wasn't enough time for me to have it done and work, and look after my dad, and get over to see my babies. I have put it off until after my dad his pacemaker fitted and will then try to get it done asap. In the meantime I just hope I don't have to have it done as an emergency.
I miss spending time chatting to all my friends on MFP. Hopefully life will be back to normal one day and I'll get time to sit with a coffee and catch up. Until that day, I wish you all happy.
Love to you all.
Amanda x0 -
Hello, I am 52 and joined MFP a few days ago. I started working out again the beginning of Feb with Daily Burn beginner and I have seen a lot of improvement. after 4 weeks of that I moved on to some harder workouts and now I am on day 6 of the 30 Day shred. Glad to meet new friends for support and motivation.0
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Hi, just joined MFP one week ago. I'm 69and need to lose another 20lbs. Have made my goal for March. Now hope to lose 10lbs by May 6, vacation date! Walking 40mins each day but have not added in strength training. Any tips etc gratefully accepted. Loved reading the blogs.0
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Good morning,
Beautiful, sunny day here; supposed to be near 70----I can't believe it, would do backflips if I could! Taking neighbor to lunch later for her birthday..........she gets to pick, so no idea where at this point. Her BD was Sat. but they had company so I just took her a French Coconut pie (her fav). Hope to do a little in the yard today.
Heather..........Those affirmations are very familiar; one of my yoga instructors says them after each session---just about identical. Hope your jag experience is even better than you expect!
Barbie............What a marvelous greeting to start the thread for the month!!! You truly outdid yourself; I love the graphic. Thank you!!!
I have made the decision to call and give Gwen's sister a heads up on the situation. Gwen had a dr. appt. yesterday; dr. says her kidney labs are back in normal range. (!!!!) YAY!!! She's becoming her snappish, grumpy self, so I know she's feeling better---argues, fights and protests everything, then, when she's really sick, she's a lamb. Still "seeing" the bugs, though. Dr. seems happy with her physical progress; my opinion is that the mental issues are escalating.
Belated wishes for Mother's Day to all our UK posters!
Best to everyone,
yanniejannie0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Hello friends and welcome to April!!!
Lin in Central Iowa0 -
Happy April! Had too much of a good thing last evening and am paying for it with an unhappy stomach. BUT, I kept a calorie deficit!! Actually, I'm blaming the over indulgence; could just as easily been the Lean Cuisine lasagna that I had for dinner. I rarely eat those things and never the lasagna before. I also hit over 13,000 steps on s work day!
Because of the feeling of an imminent upchuck, I am staying at home for a bit this morning. One, I feel really yucky and two, I don'tt want to share just in case it's not food related.
My goals for April include getting back to some strength/core training in addition to meeting an 11,000 step goal at least 5 days per week. I am also going to try hard to eat no more than 100 of my exercise calories to see if the scale will start moving again! I must also find some balance in my life so that work and food prep doesn't take up 90% of my waking hours. I have six months to be out of this house and I don't feel any further along now than I did six months ago,
Michele, my fellow bargain hunter, you would be proud. I printed off 70 cent coupons for Kashi cereal and took them to my local Harris-Teeter where my eVic special had Kashi Go-Lean cereal st $1.97 per box. First of all, H-T doubles all coupons up to $1 so that was immediately $1.40 off per box. Well, they were out of the smaller sized boxes that were on sale, so a manager gave me the large box for the same price. I got two boxes of $5.97 cereal for 57 cents each!! I was proud!! Has anyone tried a lightly sweetened cereal like that as a topping for a fruit cobbler?
Blarrggghhh! Even typing about food makes the nausea worse.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Carol in sunny and soon to be warm NC0 -
Happy April 1st All!:flowerforyou:
Only have a few minutes since I have to get ready for work but at least I popped on here and logged my food until dinner. And no, my lunch will not be Taco Bell! Yes, Barbie- we did break up for good. :laugh: I have some tough decisions to make about my future, so those that believe in the power of prayer, I could use some. I will be back soon to set some goals for this month and wish all of you a very happy springtime!
Kathy in gloomy IL0 -
Happy April Ladies,
Barbie, thank you for keeping this thread going. The graphic is beautiful!
Michele, I feel much better, thanks! I'm a redhead, so my legs don't come out at all. I wear capris, never shorts.
Dee, thanks for the sunscreen reminder, everyone should wear sunscreen! Strength training will help metabolism. I have been at it for 3 years, I train 3 times per week, 25-30 min per session.
Amanda, thinking of you. Make plans to see your doctor soon.
Yanniejannie, glad you are calling Gwen's sister and that her physical health is improving. Enjoy lunch and the sunny day. The pie sounds yummy!
Welcome to everyone new! Stop by often, this is a great group of ladies!
I read a list of things skinny people do, here are some of what I remember.
Eat breakfast
Exercise
Portion Control
Drink lots of water
Eats lots of vegetables and fruit
Weigh every day
Get enough sleep
Eat clean
April goals:
Lose 2 more pounds
Add 1 new healthy recipe to my collection ( March was homemade protein bars)
My word for life is "thankful"
Hugs and prayers,
Cindy in OK 0 -
Happy April everyone, got to finish up the taxes today. What a headache. Tigress in GA0
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Hi everyone! I'm Lisa, and I live way up in the snowy U.P. of Michigan. I'm only a few pounds from my goal, so I need to step up the exercise to get there. The last couple of weeks I haven't lost anything, and in fact put a pound back on due to several special occasions involving food.
I rarely go over my calorie goal, but do still want too much sugar. I find myself saving calories for that, instead of using them for healthier foods.0 -
Good morning. April is one of my favorite months, so I'm hopeful that it will be better than the last few. I went to the doctor yesterday for my yearly physical. It was not pretty. I tried to talk to the doctor about feeling tired and slightly depressed, but he always seems to think my problems would get better if I just lost some weight. Well, duh! Would it hurt to want to feel good now? I did get him to write me an order for a thyroid screening, so I guess that's something.
I figured he would want to do another bone density test since I had a broken bone, but he didn't even seem to care. I wish he would retire. I hate change and am not going to do it myself.
Wearing my blue for autism awareness today. I missed the post about wearing purple last Wednesday, but I wore it anyway. Some days I do get it right in spite of myself!
No goals, because I'm tired of not achieving them. I'm going to work on my physical therapy, eating right, logging, and walking. I would like to at least be able to see the orthopedist in May with progress on my supination. So I guess I do have a little, bitty goal!0 -
Good morning and Happy April. Thank you Sylvia for the invite.
I'm Bonnie and live in NC. My exercise passion is cycling when I'm not riding, I'm thinking about riding :happy:
Spring seems to have taken forever to arrive, but yesterday and today is making me feel like it is finally here. March left me a little disconnected from my direction. I believe part of my floundering was due to feeling a little overwhelmed.
Dividing up my April goals into three categories; 1) Personal 2) Caloric 3) Exercise.
1) Personal - Do not take life too seriously. Have fun and enjoy each moment. Remember yesterday is gone and can only hurt me if I try to live there. Tomorrow isn't here and can only hurt me if I try to live there. Today is what is important so enjoy it while I can.
2) Caloric- Shoot for an appropriate net … right now that is 1290 … always remember that calorie burn is cumulative over several days.
3) Exercise - Yoga once a day, Ride, Spin, Elliptical, Hike, or Run at least 5 days a week (let's be real I won't be running LOL). Strength train 3 times a week.
I'm really looking forward to this weekend as my Daughter-in-law and I are going on a three day bike ride on the Coast. I'm also looking forward to getting to know all of you.
Bonnie0 -
Good morning,
Read the posts from the last few days. I didn't have time to respond.
Deedee:drinker:
Michelle yes it feels good to donate and in some cases just toss. Our house could certainly stand more of it.
I am finding making a commitment to doing something healthy for myself daily is helping me stay on track. My goal for March was do just that. Our family is going through some major stresses right now and doing something healthy for myself daily does not change the stress, it just makes it easier to bear. Yes I feel I met my March goals. For April I will continue the goal of doing something healthy for myself daily. This goal comes from watching my sister die from breast cancer. She would say to me I will start taking care of myself tomorrow. Her tomorrow did not come.
GoaL:
To do something healthy for myself today, so I wake to a healthier tomorrow.
Finish updating my spring clothes and donating or tossing those clothes that do not fit, are worn, and do not help me look my best.
2014 word:contentment0 -
Good Morning ladies,
Been reading everyone's goals and am working on mine. Trying not to overwhelm myself with all that's happened over the past several months but am anxious to move forward and get back to the business of living instead of surviving each day.
Meg, I listened to most of the game on the radio yesterday since I was out running errands and getting Aaron from school.
Finished my T25 plus another 30 minutes of light cardio "cool down". Working on some organizing around the house and have some work to do.
Will be back later with my goals.
Enjoy your day!
Gloria in Metro Detroit0
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