WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

deb_rn

HI Ladies:

Happy Friday, Everyone!!! Thank heavens the weekend is in site!! My bosses did not come in this week so I have been very busy but the upside is the commute has been a little easier, which has been nice as lots of people are still on vacation. Come Monday, it will be back to normal, unfortunately :grumble:

I don't think I have lost any of my Christmas gain but I am trying. I will just have to work harder next week, won't I :laugh:

Truly, who would have thought that being post menopausal would have this kind of affect on your body :noway: Isn't it that women have to go through enough in life anyway, now we get hit with this whammy as we should be able to sit down and maybe relax after raising families and taking care of everyone but ourselves?? No, now we have to worry about our hips spreading to the size of a bus all because our bodies are slowing down :sad: I swear that is why God made men go bald, is to pay them back for some of the nonsense we have to go through

Anyway, I am down with a rotten migraine, yet again. So, since we have so many new members, I wonder if I could throw this out to you all; if anyone has any suggestions for migraines? Now, take into consideration that I have suffered with them since my teens (decades - ewww how awful to say that). I have been to a Naturopath - didn't work out, I have tried many OTC products, no luck and I am currently being treated by a neurolgist for years and I am taking 350 mgs of Topomax a day and we keep trying new meds to add to the Topomax but I keep going off them as the side effects of each and every one is weight gain and the doctor understands I do not wish to gain weight. I am allergic to ASA and NSAIDS so some products I cannot take. We are trying to get the number of headaches per week down (I am currently having 2-3 per week) and then when they come, I am having a problem finding meds to take now because apparently the best ones to take are aspirin based and I cannot take aspirin. It is terrible, I hate the nauseau and light/sound sensitivity that I have with it. We have tried increasing the Topomax but that made me dopey (not a good thing :laugh: )

So, Ladies, that is your mission, should you wish to accept it, see if you can help me find some way to conquer these damn headaches, even if after I get them :flowerforyou:

By the by, thank you for the birthday wishes and Barbie, thank you so much for the lovely graphic, that was adorable!!!

Well, I better run, I think I have to go and take some Gravol, the nauseau is staring to get to me :sick:

So, My Friends, I will check in later and see if any of you brilliant Ladies have any ideas for me....

Love, Cathy xx

Tried to post a reply and my internet connection kicked! Acupuncture sometimes helps with headaches, might be worth a try

topaz2986

Evening All!

Thinking I had left enough time for dinner to settle...I started the Rodney Yee yoga burn. Not enough time. I was 15 minutes into it when my stomach went south. Exercise after dinner isn't a good idea for me. :grumble:

We bought hubby a rotisserie for Christmas...yes, THE Ronco Showtime Rotisserie n Grill...as seen on TV. It works great actually. I made pork chops in it tonite. The fat drained off but the chops were really juicy! And forgot to tell you earlier...my son gave me a food dehydrator for my birthday a few weeks ago. I've dried apples, pineapple and gr peppers so far. The pineapple is so sweet when it's dried...delicious and can kill a sweet tooth in a couple of bites.

I'll try to catch up on posts in the am....but I wanted to log in and say hi.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Rita

lja20

Hello, I'm 51 and would like to lose 30 pounds by the end of June, and ultimately 50# down by the end of the year. I've gotten out of a regular exercise routine over the past 4-5 years. Like many busy, working mothers, everyone else's needs have been put ahead of mine. It's by my own doing, I don't begrudge any of it. I just kind of lost taking care of myself.

So, here I am with 50# I want to shed. I'm in my first week and have been doing well I think. My official weigh in day will be 1/11/12. I'm hoping to see a loss! I've been walking/jogging on a treadmill and using my total gym. My goal is to lengthen my time exercising and increasing from 4days/week to 5-6.

Losing weight in my 50's is certainly more challenging for me, but I am determined to make it work. Thanks for listening!

JipsyJudy

Welcome KJAIII and lja20. I'm fairly new here myself and just starting to get to know the regulars myself.

Lja, don't beat yourself up if the weight comes off a little slower than you hoped. After 50 it seems to me it's a whole lot harder. I managed 1/2 pound a week last year. Right at the moment I have joined the Pound-a-Week Club in the Senior Golden Sneakers Group, have lowered my weekly calorie target, and lost one whole pound this week.

There are a lot of good ideas here. A whole lot of people in this group seem to do line dancing as a low impact way to dance off calories without injuries. I thought that sounded fun. I couldn't find any clubs or classes near me, but I just bought two DVDs.

Lisalee15

Hi Everyone- Happy New Years!

Well I was doing great with a 23pd loss , I even managed to keep it off during our Aug cruise.
I'am back and so mad Ive gained about 10 back after all that hard work.

New Years Resolution:
Keep a journal of my food
gym 3/4 times a week
if no gym walk the dog more
make a picture book
post here every day for support

barbiecat

:bigsmile: Nancy, thank you for writing about what it feels like to be actually participating in curling......we just started getting Canadian TV stations and I've been watching curling and I love it but I've never done it.

:bigsmile: for anyone feeling frustrated about gaining weight because of menopause, or cutting back calories, I want to sing the praises of "Younger Next Year for Women".......a book about living healthy, sexy, and fit like a 50 year old into your 80's and beyond.

:bigsmile: Michele, if you are concerned about whether you are walking fast enough, just get a heart rate monitor......you can look at the watch on your wrist and see your heart rate and if it goes down, walk faster and if it says a high enough number then maintain your pace.........I looked on the internet to find about about pedometer/speedometers and they are very pricey and sounded complicated.

:bigsmile: we were gone overnight and ate twice in restaurants where I entertained myself a bit too much with food but since I can no longer stand the "stuffed" feeling, I did better than I did in the old days. Without my dogs to walk, I walked less, but the hotel had a fitness center where i walked for thirty minutes on the treadmill at10% incline, did some cool stuff with free weights and the weight bench, and walked up and down the stairs instead of using the elevator.

:sad: :sad: :sad: the dogs have been boarded and won't be home until after 8 AM on Monday so I'll be walking alone tomorrow and Monday morning.:sad: :sad:

:glasses: :glasses: there has been some discussion about creating a group, but no clear group conscience yet......I welcome additional comments.....I am currently part of two groups----one of them has many threads on different subjects (chat, pets, recipes, jokes, techie stuff, health concerns) and is doing quite well. the other one has 83 members and only about 10 of them are participating. Thus my personal feelings about group vs thread are mixed.

Susan0816

Anyway, I am down with a rotten migraine, yet again. So, since we have so many new members, I wonder if I could throw this out to you all; if anyone has any suggestions for migraines? Now, take into consideration that I have suffered with them since my teens (decades - ewww how awful to say that). I have been to a Naturopath - didn't work out, I have tried many OTC products, no luck and I am currently being treated by a neurolgist for years and I am taking 350 mgs of Topomax a day and we keep trying new meds to add to the Topomax but I keep going off them as the side effects of each and every one is weight gain and the doctor understands I do not wish to gain weight. I am allergic to ASA and NSAIDS so some products I cannot take. We are trying to get the number of headaches per week down (I am currently having 2-3 per week) and then when they come, I am having a problem finding meds to take now because apparently the best ones to take are aspirin based and I cannot take aspirin. It is terrible, I hate the nauseau and light/sound sensitivity that I have with it. We have tried increasing the Topomax but that made me dopey (not a good thing :laugh: )

So, Ladies, that is your mission, should you wish to accept it, see if you can help me find some way to conquer these damn headaches, even if after I get them :flowerforyou:


Love, Cathy xx
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Cathy
I have been on a preventive medicine Propranolol for migraines for many many years. I started getting the migraines again, come to find out my blood pressure was way to low. Mine was staying 80/90 over 60. When you have one, check your blood pressure. I had to discontinue the medication and have no problems since.

Susan

Patchworkperson

Oh dear:noway: I didn't do at all well during December but at least I'm not completely back to my starting weight.

My ticker has been reset after this mornings weigh-in & I've restarted my healthy eating. So onwards & upwards (or should that be downwards:happy: )

Why isn't my ticker working?

auntiebk

Good morning, lovely ladies!

Couldn't sleep so finally caughtup on the posts.

Welcome yellowrose532/Linda, noogie98, deethinner, etremoi53, mixdouble, sskcrm, cindyw7, judyporter, JoMFrasca, jinnyjan, janetruppert, kathcurt2, sthrnspirit, Iwannabefit20, nkosky, amflautist, nonie3, ngags, AZnewme, SueScott5plus, candu129, lnygaard, lizwall50, celticmuse, bcgirl55, karenlesley, amckenna, skirchmann2at, dog1128, tabwrn/Terri, deb_rn, Magnolia1962, Magda2016 (Greetings from the other side of the state and conVERYgrats on achieving grandmotherhood, you too Magnolia!), WSEvans1957/Wendy, janbal, KJLIII, lja20, this is the best thread with the wisest, warmest, wonderfullest women!

jb_2011 & beth, thanks for the quinoa/amaranth correction! Will buy some at the Co-op today and blend with Pam's-red-beans from the freezer for lunch this week.
Michele and Rita, thanks for the stationary recumbent bicycle info. Not sure if DH would welcome in the living room :laugh: but it Might be what I need to get off this plateu. :grumble: That and staying within my calories...:noway: it will have to wait til summer due budget.
Barbie, loved the pic, you ARE a tiny elf! My vote is to keep current format.
macmadame taking not-round cakepops and making Santa's reindeer, now thats Lemonade attitude!:flowerforyou:
reneecooperma Please find someone to go X-C skiing with you. I used to snowshoe alone but I was dumb.:noway: It is never a good idea to be in the wilderness alone, especially not in winter. Please!
cathy Have you tried yoga for your migraines? :sick: For composing answers while reading posts, I have a saved NotePad file with my mfp signature and the date of my last post. Make window narrower and put side by side with mfp site, type what I want, then copy/paste into reply.
Nancy Curling? Like sweeping boulders while iceskating? WOW!:bigsmile:
SMVQ, Sally, Susanpv, debloves2ride, kackie, (Grand)Dee, Pam, Bea, Jeannie, genealace, robin, aliceLMS, Amanda, debiann58, Cathy, scompton54, suzy, Rita, jane, laniv, Susan0816, kazindahous, chell53, shmogo9, joyce, BellaBaba, Viv, rpphillip, katste48, 1960lisa, nuttyineverso, fitnessbarbie, Desiree, Rebel, Marcelnyh, astrosnider, Harmony14, Laura80111, vypeters, corqueen, kckramp, smwert, susan0816, pitbullmama, jipsyjudy ( the new profilepic), lboyce. . . hugs to you all!

Joined the 1000 minute challenge but only counting time on the mat doing chiro stretches, knee pt exercises and yoga. Only missed one day so far. Also counting steps, hope to average 10,000/day by end of Jan, then use that as minimum daily goal for Feb. Knee much improved, wore brace at dance class Thursday night, but walked an hour this morning without it.

DH had Friday off, so I chose to skip square dance to spend evening with him. I picked up a Papa Murphy's thin delite pizza on the way home. Joe greeted me at the door with "I picked up a Papa Murphy's pizza, it's already cooked in the kitchen, have some!" We both chuckled all evening at the "great minds..." Was glad I had the thin delite tho', Joe's was original crust and everything meat. His is gone now, I have half of mine left, hoping to foist it off on him today. We're both pretty pizza-ed out:sick: which might be the best result of all!



Barbara, who WILL be size 10 one day
January: mat work and let go a little every day.
2012: dance more, bark less and CHECK IN!!!

uts52

Hi ladies, I am not good at posting but spend time reading all the posts. Finished the 1 st wk of the new yr. exercised every day- yoga, run, walk, body pump class at the gym. logged everything i ate. Always less calories than my goal but no wt loss!!!.s ad but will keep at it. It is the last 10 lbs I am trying to loose for 10 yrs. any suggestions? I drink a lot of water, no soda ever, i am a vegetarian.

genealace

Somehow I missed posting yesterday - I am trying to be more consistent so was cross with myself when I got into bed and realised that I hadn't been in to MFP. I had been in and tracked, so I suppose that is the most important thing.

Lovely bright sunny day here at the moment, but a lot cooler than yesterday. +1 yesterday and -9 today.

When I first came to Canada and had my first permanent job, when winter came around my boss asked me if I'd like to learn curling. It was all arranged that I would go on a specific Saturday but a few days before, my boss asked me to make travel arrangements for him to go to Geneva for a meeting, leaving on the Friday. He said that I wasn't to worry about the curling because his wife (whom I had met) would teach me. A day or so later, he told me that he hadn't remembered that they had a match on the Saturday. I said I understood and that I'd leave it for another time. He said "Oh no, we need you because I won't be there to be on the team, so you will be needed as lead." So there I was, the first time ever playing a game, on a slippery surface in a match. I don't remember the score, but I do remember how painful my knee was where I kept bumping it on the ice when I was delivering the rock. It was painful for a very, very long time afterwards, and I never curled again. Now, in summer, I lawn bowl which has very much the same principal.

Benji49

Good morning ladies, I haven't had much time to post lately, but I've tried to read through everyone's posts. I hope you are all having a great weekend.

I'm still dealing with my dog's health. She seemed to be getting better and then just slid back. The vet has talked me into 4 more days of anti nauseous pills and we will see if that helps. She's lost 5 pounds since mid-December. That would be great if it was me but not good for her. Just taking things one day at a time.

My oldest boy has gone back to university and the house is settling back to the new normal. Everything is so much quieter with only one son home. And it turns out that the youngest is not the mess maker in the house - the award for that definitely goes to the oldest.:laugh:

Have a great week ladies.:flowerforyou:

pen2u

I don't have any advice re: "the last 10 lbs" since I haven't been at that point ever, lol.

May I join your merry band? Here's my intro:

Hi, everyone. I've been on MFP for 165 days, yay me. I feel I need to commune w/my peers; this aging thing combined with this weight-loss/fitness thing has created some weird concerns that crop up from time to time, thought I'd see how others were dealing with our special issues. I'll post by and by w/specific questions as they arise.

I'm 59 yrs old & as of today have lost 23+ lbs with at least 15 more to go. Feeling good, know I need to exercise more intensely as I lose, but find it hard to push myself & dedicate an hour a day when I have so much else to do (work, home, disabled adult child, etc.) Looking ahead, I hope to get a handle on entering "cronehood" and what this means physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally (right now one big issue is feeling too old to be effective in my job & too old to start a new venture.)

At book club the other night I realized that as I lose and have to buy smaller clothes, I've become focused on superficial things as if I've suddenly gone back in time to get a do-over as the junior high school girl I couldn't be because I wasn't cute & thin? Or perhaps it's just a break from all the day to day stuff I have to deal with?

Whatever it is, I do hope to get a handle on becoming an age-appropriate, fit, confident, & dare I say sexy older woman soon!

MiMiofeight

Hello everyone. I will be 59 in 2 months and have an additional 65 pounds to lose. I have lost 46 lbs since August on Medifast. However, I just can not bear the thought of another soy based meal ! I started this program (MFP) a couple of weeks ago and have gained back 3 lbs. I know part of this is fluid gain but, it is discouraging. I have a hard time consuming my 1280 cals a day. Any advice and support will be appreciated.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

westernjoy

I too was on medifast. 2 years ago I lost 32 pounds but gained it back. I now just try and watch what I eat and exercise of some form. And I know it isn't coming off fast. So just stick with it. So just rant and rave on the tough days. And shout with delite on the good days. We'll be with you every step of the way.
Joyce

jam0525

Hello everyone,

Welcome to all the new comers. You join by simply posting here. There is a lot of help, support and sound advice here. Many of us have been members for years and we have learned a lot from each other and in general.

The last 10 pounds is the hardest. I was there once and hope to be there again in 2012. I do know it is harder and takes longer.

Congradulations to all who are doing well. Warm thoughts and hugs to all who need them.

Groups vs forums: I post here and in a group for people under 5'4" and I am in a challenge group. I must say even though it is hard sometimes to keep up with all the posts here, I do like this better than my group which is all fragmented into topics. I am keeping an open mind on the groups as many of my MFP friends seem to like them.

We are suppose to get a big snowstorm today and into tomorrow. Since we still have a foot from our last storm, this should be interesting. Being a skiier, I hope we get dumped on, but not enough that I can't get out to go to work tomorrow. lol

Last week I "did good" on logging, doing my squats, using the elevator and watching what I ate. Unfortunately, I could have done better on avoiding the candy dishes at work. Finally remembered to buy a new small notebook for meal planning. Today is homemade manicotti with sausage on the side.

Have a great day everyone,

Jeannie

shmogo9

Hi there, I just read in my Prevention magazine to try Ice Cream...yes they said Ice Cream....apparently the dreaded 'brain freeze' will kill the migrane... in Canada our brain freezes come from 7-11 slurpees - might be worth a shot if you've tried everything else - ya never know! :drinker: good luck!

mazaron

Hello all,

Curling: Barbiecat – glad to know that my rant about curling gave you an insight to the game. Believe me, what you are seeing on TV is a lot more professional that what goes on in our Thursday night ladies league. We probably have more fun, though! Genealace, I am sorry your curling experience was not more fun, at least it was memorable.

Books vs. TV: Mixdouble – ‘tis true indeed that books are more interactive than TV. I have a pile of Christmas books waiting for me and I think I’ll opt for the upstairs comfy chair and a book this week, rather than TV and the glass of brandy (see below).

Okanagan Wine: Kackie – I live in the Kootenay Valley, a 5 hour drive east of the Okanagan Valley. I spent my teenage years in Kelowna, which is a city in the heart of the wine-growing region. My parents still live there. We often visit the wineries. Friday night’s treat was a bottle of Red Rooster Meritage Reserve 2009.

I made a really good “pork loin with caper and lemon sauce” from a WW 200 calorie cookbook last night, and then upped the ante by channeling my inner German and serving it with spatzle, green beans w/ bacon bits and a Latitude 50 white wine. J’boy said it reminded him of the food we had in Germany, so that was a success. I was within reason on the calorie count until I settled for an after dinner brandy… or two. Brandy is a bad habit.

Hey – I bench pressed 40 pounds x 5 reps. Very little old lady. Stay posted for record-breaking news as I build up my upper body strength.

Salad sistahs – mixed greens, dried cranberries, raw sunflower seeds, ½ an avocado, balsamic vinegar, a sprinkle of sea salt. Sigh. Bliss.

mazaron

I like this format rather than a group. It's more friendly, somehow, to go through each post rather than looking at different topics.

JipsyJudy

Your new focus on what you think of as superficial things is pretty normal and pretty healthy. Years ago I had a really serious back injury. I spent three months getting rehab, and during that time, I lost 25 pounds and bulked up from all the PT at a gym. One of the physiotherapists there told me she loved watching the transformations in people when they losing weight and become stronger, and she said that people always seemed to take a renewed interest in their appearance after losing weight and getting fit - even the guys.

I don't have any advice re: "the last 10 lbs" since I haven't been at that point ever, lol.

May I join your merry band? Here's my intro:

Hi, everyone. I've been on MFP for 165 days, yay me. I feel I need to commune w/my peers; this aging thing combined with this weight-loss/fitness thing has created some weird concerns that crop up from time to time, thought I'd see how others were dealing with our special issues. I'll post by and by w/specific questions as they arise.

I'm 59 yrs old & as of today have lost 23+ lbs with at least 15 more to go. Feeling good, know I need to exercise more intensely as I lose, but find it hard to push myself & dedicate an hour a day when I have so much else to do (work, home, disabled adult child, etc.) Looking ahead, I hope to get a handle on entering "cronehood" and what this means physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally (right now one big issue is feeling too old to be effective in my job & too old to start a new venture.)

At book club the other night I realized that as I lose and have to buy smaller clothes, I've become focused on superficial things as if I've suddenly gone back in time to get a do-over as the junior high school girl I couldn't be because I wasn't cute & thin? Or perhaps it's just a break from all the day to day stuff I have to deal with?

Whatever it is, I do hope to get a handle on becoming an age-appropriate, fit, confident, & dare I say sexy older woman soon!

purk59

Hi I have been a member for quite some time and am ready to go and lose weight. I am excited as my husband has joined also it's so much easier when we are losing wieght together. It seems so much harder to lose than when I was young! I started loggin four days ago, went to my SIL birthday last night and went over my calories for the day. One strategy I plan to use is to get right back on my plan and try to find solutions to tough situations. This month my goals are to exercise 30 minutes 6 days a week and stick to my calories.

Good Luck,

Deb

Pam3

I like this format rather than a group. It's more friendly, somehow, to go through each post rather than looking at different topics.

i agree....i also enjoy reading all the posts

januarygal

Just spotted this and I would like to join in.
My goals for this month are to plan and log my food, to start weight training again, and read more, ooohhh and finish the quilt that has been sitting by the machine for the last few months.
Nice to meet y'all and happy new year:flowerforyou:

tiarapants

Aggh! Lost my post!!! I'll do a new one tomorrow.

Love to you all.

Amanda x

Halinah1

Count me in too please!

Susanpv

Hello everybody! I'm 51, fairly new to this site, and wanting to join in with all you wonderful women in my age group! I've been reading through all the pages (phew!) and although there are quite a few, I'm still loving it. I'd like to lose about 50 lbs., and am thrilled about finding like-minded friends here who can encourage and help me along this journey. I have got about 43 more pounds to go, and am excited that the first bit has gone so well. I guess that's usually the case, right? Any suggestions and helps are greatly appreciated...

Right about losing it fast when you first start!!!At least that was the way with me. I was able to lose 30 pounds the first six months by staying at 1200 calories a day. I started exercising (walking the dog) about one mile a day, and have worked it up to now sometimes doing 6 miles in one day. I just joined this group as well, and nice to be able to go to a thread with women around the same age.

jaks97

Hi Sherry here. I am glad I found this site and I can download to my phone. Easier to see what you put in your mouth. I am 57 with a 3 yr old grandson and a new grandaughter on the way. I don't want to be the grammie that can't get on the floor and play. I have a few major things to attend this year and Ineed to get this weight off. Started exercising slowly, bought an eliptical for Christmas and started wii fit yesterday. Sucks to have a computer icon say you are obese. Reality check cause in my head im still a size 12/14.

ckoudsi617

This sounds GREAT! I am 53 years old, 5'4" and weigh 166. I am currently wearing size 8/10, but I still have at least 20 lbs. to lose, according to WW guidelines, BMI and so on. My all-time high was 217 on Leap Year in 2008. I have maintained in the 160s for almost three years now, but I want to continue until I am about 140 (or less). I am hoping to achieve this goal by my 54th birthday on August 18 of this year, which would mean an average loss of about one pound per week. Best wishes to everyone for a happy, healthy and prosperous year! (carole in Boston, xO)

amckenna

Hi everyone! I joined this group three days ago and I have managed to log all of my food. I think the main reason that keeping a food diary works for me is that I stare at the Hershey's kiss (there are several sitting in a bowl in my kitchen), but I am too lazy to look it up and log it in, so I don't eat it. Now, my first thought when I want to snack is: do I really want to have to add this to my food log?

I guess I am just letting my basic laziness work for me!

Also, if any of you are looking for a filling, low calorie breakfast item, try Vitamuffins Chocolate Vita Tops (I buy them at Target). I can have one of these 100 calorie muffins and make it to lunch.

I am thankful that I have such a great support group. Have a great beginning to your week.

magnolia1962

Mmmmm ... Vitamuffins Chocolate Vita Tops sounds pretty yummy right now. Hope you're all having a great weekend. The weather here in Niagara, Ontario is unbelievable ... went out walking yesterday and today. It's more like spring then winter. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!