50+ Women for the Month of March

Grammymax

This thread is for Women who are 50 years old and up but if you're younger we will welcome you as well.

For the month of March it was suggested to have a group weigh in at the end of the month and see who can reach their goal for the month. Set your own goals and go ahead and weigh in weekly if you want but on March 3st we will all weigh in and report our loss and what other milestone we have met such as no eating late at night, making better choices of snacks, etc. You decide what those goals are.

Have a great day and a great month.

Looking forward to this challenge.

Esther

Grammymax

This thread is for Women who are 50 years old and up but if you're younger we will welcome you as well.

For the month of March it was suggested to have a group weigh in at the end of the month and see who can reach their goal for the month. Set your own goals and go ahead and weigh in weekly if you want but on March 3st we will all weigh in and report our loss and what other milestone we have met such as no eating late at night, making better choices of snacks, etc. You decide what those goals are.

Have a great day and a great month.

Looking forward to this challenge.

Esther

plantlady99

Good Morning all,

Well, we just got rid of all the snow in our yard and was able to do some yard work. BUT, we are getting more snow today. 10 inches or so. :explode: :explode:

I have been thinking of what I want for a goal so far.

I want to weigh in at 160. I fluctuate so much that if I plateau at 160 I know I am doing fine.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday morning.

I'm going to the fitness center. I want to go out to eat AGAIN so I have to burn some calories.

I have been making good choices. I have been doing this for a year now so I better have learned something. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Thanks Grammymax for starting the new thread.

Hope to see new and old friends soon.

Kathy

Grammymax

Hi again;

GOAL FOR MARCH: By the end of March I want to be down 6# and to have exercised 4 times each week at the least.

Let us know your goals and we can keep each other accountable.

Have a great day,

Esther

Esperanzas4

Hi, I would like to be down 4 lbs and have exercised at least times week by March 31.:flowerforyou:

kjllose

I turned 51 in February so I guess I qualify.:laugh: :laugh: I'll try being held accountable again. It worked the first time.I would like to lose 6 lbs by the end of March too.

Present weigh 182
Goal weight 176

We are expecting snow too, but I'm kinda getting used to it. I've here mfp for awhile and I've lost and gained back. I really would like to fit in all the skinny clothes I bought last summer. My long term goal is to eventually get down to 145, but I lost sight of it along the way. I'm an emotional eater and it does a number on me.

Georg

I'd really like to be down 12 pounds by the end of March. That would be a huge milestone for me, but maybe too tough for a month long goal.
Hubby & I have been walking, bike riding or circuit training daily for the month of February, & it feels so good!
So-
I guess my goals are to exercise 30 minutes daily & lose 7 pounds.

Grammymax

kjllose: Sounds good. Stick around and we'll keep each other on track

Georg: Wow 12 pounds in a month is a lot. I think the 7 might be more attainable. Where are you going on your vacation in 3 months 2 weeks and 2 days ? :happy:

Esperanzas4: 4 pounds is reasonable. The exercise is the most important I think. WE can do this!:drinker:

I have lost 2 pounds but I had gained 12 so my ticker doesn't show it. I have to get back down so I can SEE the progress

Have a great day,
Esther

sailgal

Thank you so much for setting this up for the month of March. The thought of switching from winter clothes to lighter weight spring clothes is helping to motivate me despite the forecast of 9-14" of snow for tonight.

Goals: I'd like to be down at least 6 pounds and to continue to do weight training for half an hour 3xweek along with 45 minutes of hard cardio 4 times a week. I also want to continue to log my calories so I can hold myself accountable for everything i put in my mouth.

I've only been using MFP for two weeks and while my weight has stayed the same, my waist is an inch smaller!! Now, if I can just start dropping some inches off my thighs......that's the first place I gain and the last place I lose. I'm still struggling with the idea of eating the exercise calories - like others, I am not always hungry enough to eat (a major change for me!) and it feels odd to eat just to eat. I am trying to see a connection between the number of calories I eat and what happens to my weight.

I am so happy to have found a group that shares the same struggle - it really does take a village to support each other.

Cindy

zaza54

Good morning!
Esther, thank you for getting us started for the month of March.
My goal is to lose 4 pounds. My 55th birthday is at the end of the month so....I hope I don't blow it at the weigh-in.

Current weight: 138
Goal weight: 134 (since I've been on mfp, I managed to get down to 133 and gained back so my ultimate goal of 125 is feeling a little unrealistic. Anyway, for now, my goal is 134)

As far as a challenge, there are many things I need to do, but I'm taking baby steps to keep it more attainable. My challenge this month will be to add 1 more serving of vegetables per day.

Good luck everyone with your personal goals and challenges. It's wonderful that we're all here to support and motivate each other as women over 50, with all that that entails.
Zaza

plantlady99

Sounds like are goals for March are looking pretty positive.

The support is so important.

Well, I burned some calories today, so I'm going out to dinner with hubby and some friends.

My friend is a health nut ....before I got into TAKING CARE OF MYSELF, she would drive me crazy about, what foods she would NEVER EAT, how much exercise she was doing blah, blah, blah. AND NOW,.. I am on the same level. Thank God.

I STILL, need to lose more weight but I am heading in the right direction.:bigsmile: Now, I am proud of how I look, not the little fatty I use to be.

When I would go out to eat, in my fatty life, I would be so upset when everyone else had stopped eating and I wanted to eat more. THANK GOD I AM OVER THAT. :bigsmile: Now I either leave some on my plate or take it home for later.

Sorry about the rant, I just had to put that out there.

Well, enjoy your Sunday.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: Thank you, Esther, for setting up this challenge for March. I am pretty new to MFP and am so excited about becoming part of a group. My husband is very supportive. But the new friends on MFP are something I've never had before.

I'm doing well with some things so far. I want to continue with what works as well as add some new stuff.

I love my scale and get on it at least twice a day. We have conversations. It tells me what a great job I'm doing. I've lost some weight. Then it reminds me that even though I've done well I still have a whole lot more to lose. It reminds me to keep doing what I'm doing.

Too much challenge makes me crazy so I'm going to set realistic goals for the month of March:

*lose 4 pounds
*continue to track my food every day
*continue to follow my very recently started weight training routine two days a week
*get on the stationary bike every day when we're home

I already go to line dance classes three days a week, walk the dogs on the hill every morning, and take the dogs to the dog park four days a week where I walk for 20 or more minutes while they play.

The sun is shining and the snow is melting. It's bound to be a great day.:flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

josoleil

Thank you Esther, I'm 53, and so glad to have found MFP. This site is now to me. I'm from Québec,Canada so my selection of words could be funny at time, please be patient.
I love to exercise, 3x/week a go to the gym for a 1h45 work-out and the other day , I walk , snowshoing et ex at home. My problem is bad selection of food and sometimes too much.
But I'm working on it.
My goal is to have 5 selection of fruit and veg. a day. Water 6 glasses.:drinker:
Glad to be part of the 50+

josoleil

:embarassed: my goal is to lose 4 lbs.

doglvr_75

:flowerforyou: Hi all!!! :flowerforyou:

..thanks Esther for starting the new thread...and I love the idea of a monthly goal...I'm weighing & measuring tomorrow & will add my goals according to what I find tomorrow...:noway:

...Have a great day everyone & I'll check back in tomorrow..

vee

Grammymax

Welcome newbies and welcome back not so newbies
This is a fun inspirational thread. Hope you will hang in there and be back each day to check in and to get inspired as well as be an inspiration to others.
Esther

Georg

Grammy - I have a dream vacation coming up in June. The WHOLE family will be together for a tropical diving vacation for the first time in a very long while. I'm so excited I can hardly hang on! Hubby & I will be there for a whole month, the kids will come as they can.

plantlady99

Thank you Ester for starting this thread.

healthier4me

Happy Sunday everyone.

Thanks Esther for starting the new thread:flowerforyou:

My goal for March is to continue on the new improved me:bigsmile: After all I have a wedding to attend in April and I want to look/feel the very best I can.

I had a busy day cooking, cooking and laundry. Took a little break from the rigorous workout schedule I have been normally doing on a daily basis and did some pilates and stretching this afternoon and an hour on my treadmill and stationary bike this evening. Tomorrow I will start Level 3 of the Biggest Loser Bootcamp workout in addition to my other routine.

My goal is to continue to increase my workout to burn a minumum of 700 calories per day and add to that amount each week. Thank goodness for my HRM Another goal is to try a new workout DVD each week. I have quite a collection to chose from so it will be good to experience and challenge myself.

Best wishes to everyone:flowerforyou:

committed

Thanks for starting the new thread! :happy:

My goal is to lose 5 lbs.

angel_wings47

Thanks, Esther, for starting the new challenge for March. This will be an interesting month for me. We are headed to Las Vegas this coming Thursday . . . . and, well, you know "What Happens In Vegas, stays in Vegas"--athough I don't think I can fool the scale! LOL :blushing: I just completed my 27 minutes on my stationary bike. My legs are still sore when I get done so I think I will wait until next week to add minutes. :ohwell:

My goals for March: :bigsmile:
*Lose 5 lbs.
*Track my food on the weekends! (This is a real struggle for me.)
*Begin weight training -- 3 times per week.

Talk to you later . . . . have an awesome day!! :flowerforyou:

plantlady99

Good Morning All,

Well, the beautiful 60 degrees weather has come and gone. Now, we have 10 inches of wet heavy snow. So my exercise today is shoveling and washing floors. Then, I going to rest.

Hope all are doing well today.

:flowerforyou: ZaZa, I already messed up on my no eating at night. I think I had my cut off time at 9:00 pm. My stuffed cabbage was calling me. I just could not help myself. Tonight I will start again. :bigsmile:

I will check in later.

Kathy

Grammymax

The sun is shining here in Oregon with more rain coming but I think I'll go for a walk before that happens. Day 2 of a new month. We can do this! :bigsmile:
Esther

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: Good Morning, Everyone,
It rained last night and melted the last of the snow. The stationery bike developed a squeak in one of the pedals last night. My solution was to turn the TV up louder but Jim's solution was to declare the bike off limits until he could call the Nordic Track tech person this morning and fix it. Now he's working on it and I'm staying out of the way.

I'm going to make my own chicken soup today and freeze most of the broth to use as a base for future soups. I used to use canned chicken broth or bouillon until I became aware of the sodium content.

My dog walking clothes are feeling almost baggy. I'm very excited about that.

AHealthierSuzyQ

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter

My goal for March is to continue my current progress of 2-5 pounds a week even though I will be vacationing for a week at an all inclusive resort with access to unlimited chocolate (my downfall).

I was really proud of myself on Saturday. I was with a group of ladies at a conference and afterwards everyone wanted to stop off at Marble Slab Creamery. I wasn't hungry so I didn't get anything. Not too long ago that would not have been the case. A huge victory for me!!!!

It is amazing how the accountability of counting calories has spurred me to make better choices. Now if I can just get motivated about regular exercise. I despise working out alone. Once it is warm enough to garden it will be SOOO much easier.

mommared53

Good idea Esther. I hope to be at my goal weight (140 lbs) by the end of the month. My goal is to exercise to my Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies dvd at least 3 times a week.

After I reach my goal, I'll probably set a new goal to lose another 5-10 pounds. Looks like I'll probably be on here a little longer. :bigsmile:

Good luck everyone. :flowerforyou:

doglvr_75

Happy Monday All!!! ...well, today was "judgement day"....I lost 2 pounds last month and a little more than an inch..:grumble:

...I have to keep telling myself that I'm not going to give up...so...goals for March: lose 3 pounds and 3.75 inches....:happy:

...this getting older business really stinks...I've been on this site for over a year and I actually made it to my goal late last summer....:drinker: ...

...I'll quit whining now...and just hang in there....

...I may go back to checking the scale & tape weekly, too...I'll try it next Monday & see how it goes...

Hope everyone has a great week!!!
:flowerforyou:
vee

Grammymax

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter

My goal for March is to continue my current progress of 2-5 pounds a week even though I will be vacationing for a week at an all inclusive resort with access to unlimited chocolate (my downfall).

I was really proud of myself on Saturday. I was with a group of ladies at a conference and afterwards everyone wanted to stop off at Marble Slab Creamery. I wasn't hungry so I didn't get anything. Not too long ago that would not have been the case. A huge victory for me!!!!

It is amazing how the accountability of counting calories has spurred me to make better choices. Now if I can just get motivated about regular exercise. I despise working out alone. Once it is warm enough to garden it will be SOOO much easier.

Grammymax

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter

My goal for March is to continue my current progress of 2-5 pounds a week even though I will be vacationing for a week at an all inclusive resort with access to unlimited chocolate (my downfall).

I was really proud of myself on Saturday. I was with a group of ladies at a conference and afterwards everyone wanted to stop off at Marble Slab Creamery. I wasn't hungry so I didn't get anything. Not too long ago that would not have been the case. A huge victory for me!!!!

OOPS - I hit the reply button before I replied. I was just going to say that this is a huge accomplishment for most of us - to go with people and socialize without indulging. Good for you!

Esther

Grammymax

Happy Monday All!!! ...well, today was "judgement day"....I lost 2 pounds last month and a little more than an inch..:grumble:

...I have to keep telling myself that I'm not going to give up...so...goals for March: lose 3 pounds and 3.75 inches....:happy:

...this getting older business really stinks...I've been on this site for over a year and I actually made it to my goal late last summer....:drinker: ...

...I'll quit whining now...and just hang in there....

...I may go back to checking the scale & tape weekly, too...I'll try it next Monday & see how it goes...

Hope everyone has a great week!!!
:flowerforyou:
vee

It does seem to go slower for us than it used to doesn't it!? Good for you to keep on trying. I haven't measured for awhile but I'm going to wait until the end of March.

Good luck everyone.

Esther

plantlady99

Boy, this weight thing is so hard. Patients has to be the biggest virtue we can attain. I'm am really grasping to have mine.

I'm tired of all this snow and I'm tired of shoveling, I'm tired of not being able to walk the streets with my dog because of snow. I'm sure he is tired of not going for long walks. He is a beagle and is tired of sniffing the back yard. :grumble:

Well, I will get to the gym this morning and that will help me with this cranky feeling I have.

Sorry, but I want my garden back.

Kathy