WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

JipsyJudy

Hello to all the new people today. I'm fairly new here myself. This is a fabulous group. Just reading the posts and knowing that there are all these wonderful 50+ women doing the same thing I'm doing is fantastic motivation.

cindyw7

Hi Folks - we went for Chinese food and I only ate 1/2 the meal. I thought I had chosen a safer meal until I got home and logged my food intake. Sigh...

This is my first week. I am doing well on logging, reasonably good on the food (excluding today) but need to get more motivated when it comes to the exercise.

purk59, that's a great goal! Keep up the good work.

Januarygal - good luck with all of those goals! They sound fun.

tiarapants, I am SO impressed with your weight loss. God bless you!

jaks97, I feel and share your pain. But we have all taken the first step to having the body we want to have.

topaz - those foods you described soudnd wonderful. It's great when technology works in your favor!

Many blessings to all of you! Cindy

rjadams

Meet my new son Ritter. It is the name of a German chocolate company and it also mean "Knight" and since this young man is very honorable and wise I thought it fit. Bodi can't wait for him to get bigger so he can play tug of war. He seems very fond of the little fellow.

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Welcome to all the new members….many of you have asked for suggestions, so I have a few.

:flowerforyou: I just read this in a mailing from AARP and wanted to share it with you. This is excerpts from the article.

:flowerforyou: “Stop sitting so much, you’ll live longer……Mounting evidence suggests that sitting for long periods increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and early death, even for people who exercise regularly….Prolonged sitting appears to have powerful metabolic consequences, disrupting processes that break down fats and sugars in the blood…..sitting makes the blood vessels less elastic…..”

:flowerforyou: Maybe this will be useful for those of you who exercise regularly but still don’t seem to be losing weight.

:flowerforyou: Another helpful idea is to make your food/exercise diary public and log your food and exercise every day. When someone asks for suggestions, it helps if we can see what you are already eating and what your exercise looks like before suggesting things that you’re already doing. Also, if your food diary is public, you might think twice about a day with 1200 calories that includes 400 calories from wine and 400 calories from candy.

:flowerforyou: Add a new exercise once a week or so, rather than going crazy and gung-ho all at once and then quitting everything or getting overwhelmed. And always consider walking an additional 5 minutes each week or two…….it will surprise you when the minutes add up and you’re walking for an hour and don’t even realize how you got there.

Robin, I love your new dog already.......I am so happy for both of you and your hubby and Bodi.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Barbie from NW Washington

January goals:
*keep walking the dogs for an hour or more every morning no matter how cold, wet, or snowy.
* do yoga three days a week
*100 squats a day


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

"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."

SallyCC

Today was a great day. I got a lot accomplished. My godchild backed up my computer on an external hard drive so I am not as nervous that it is going to crash and I would have nothing backed up. I went grocery shopping and feel ready for the week with a plan. I got up late but I made it to my strength training class...phew! I feel so much better when I have a day like this.

Robin.... I love the pictures of your new addition....I wish you great joy!

Enjoy,
Sally

smwert

Meet my new son Ritter. It is the name of a German chocolate company and it also mean "Knight" and since this young man is very honorable and wise I thought it fit. Bodi can't wait for him to get bigger so he can play tug of war. He seems very fond of the little fellow.

I love chocolate labs! How adorable. I have a black lab named Missy. We love her too! congrats on the new family member!

Smwert

magnolia1962

Meet my new son Ritter. It is the name of a German chocolate company and it also mean "Knight" and since this young man is very honorable and wise I thought it fit. Bodi can't wait for him to get bigger so he can play tug of war. He seems very fond of the little fellow.

OMG!!! He is so very very very cute!!!

Staceyb444

Just beginning my journey, like others turning 50 is sort of a wake up and I need to get "healthy" hope this will help.

Pam3

Meet my new son Ritter. It is the name of a German chocolate company and it also mean "Knight" and since this young man is very honorable and wise I thought it fit. Bodi can't wait for him to get bigger so he can play tug of war. He seems very fond of the little fellow.

adorable!!!!

smwert

I too like this format better than a group Barb,

I Lost 38 pounds 12 years ago on Herbal One. It took me 10 years to gain it all back. I am reluctant to spend the money for a regain, I am going to try to do it myself. I this is for the Medifast girls - I share your pain about the return of the weight!

I walked the dog for two days this weekend - nice weather here in Ontario. 2 miles each day. so I feel good tonight. We will see if the scales reward me tomorrow. I am almost 58 only five feet tall and weigh 151.8 about 25 too much!

Good evening all
Smwert

Granny1227

Bump Bump - Love this thread. I'll caught up on the post tomorrow! I am 55 and would love to have friends 50 and over to share food ideas. THANKS

jaks97

Does anyone have suggestions. I can go without eating, which has stopped my metabolism. I did WW a few years back and had a hard time eating all the points, I do eat breakfast M-F on my way to work, and during the weekend I can go a long time without food, how can I work more food into my day while working 8 hours. Looking at my counts this weekend I have gone over the 1200 calories l listed should I change my goals or????Any help is appreciated


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heartbeatoz

Hi Ladies I'm Jacki 53 living in Adelaide South Australia and need to lose weight for my Heart but I am finding it difficult trying to lose it alone. I've joined a few challenges over at the Jillian Michael's site so I want to make 2012 my Year of change.

Cheers from Jacki in OZ

topaz2986

Hi Ladies..

My vote would be to keep our format instead of becoming a group. I like reading all of the posts, too.:bigsmile:

amckenna....Vitamuffins sound yummy. Right now I usually eat an apple w/a bit of peanut butter but I like new things especially something that travels to work...and Target is right around the corner.

Robin...Ritter is tooooo cute. I'm sure he'll be one loved n spoiled pup. And Bodi has a new best friend!

Hi to all the new ladies.:drinker: This is a great group. So many ideas and thoughts are shared here. It's a blessing. I'm thankful for everyone here.

Everyone have a good week. I can't believe my weekend flew by so quickly. I am sooo not ready to go to work tomorrow! :noway:

Rita

raanmorton

I just joined. 5 days into it for the new year. I usually fizzle out too, but not this year. I hope to be healthier and happier this year. I am hoping to lose 50 lbs. Having a little trouble. I am getting my water in, trying to get 2 fruits and 3-4 vegatables a day, protein at each meal. I'm not sure what the best daily calorie should be? How have you ladies determined what your calorie count would be forre each day?

barbiecat

Does anyone have suggestions. I can go without eating, which has stopped my metabolism. I did WW a few years back and had a hard time eating all the points, I do eat breakfast M-F on my way to work, and during the weekend I can go a long time without food, how can I work more food into my day while working 8 hours. Looking at my counts this weekend I have gone over the 1200 calories l listed should I change my goals or????Any help is appreciated

since going without food hasn't worked for you, try something different

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following an eating plan......try something like the South Beach Diet or the 17 Day Diet or the DASH diet or the Flat Belly diet and follow their meal plans exactly so you can learn how to eat healthy. Stay with a plan for a few weeks----don't bounce around. Add exercise a little at a time......read what others are doing and get some ideas.

:bigsmile: and never, never, never give up

maryjay51

i need to get the rest of this weight off of me and someone told me about this webstie..i lost 80 lbs already but not from being on here.. since i started on here its helped me to get back on track and be more accountable for my food and exercise.. going to be 52 next month and am looking forward to being in a specific dress for my birthday.. got asked out on two dates this past week so finally im getting my social life back..im too young to be old which is why i started dieting in the first place.. when i turned 50 i just had it with myself .. man oh man what a change i have made since!!! cant wait to show before and after pics when the day comes

barbiecat

I just joined. 5 days into it for the new year. I usually fizzle out too, but not this year. I hope to be healthier and happier this year. I am hoping to lose 50 lbs. Having a little trouble. I am getting my water in, trying to get 2 fruits and 3-4 vegatables a day, protein at each meal. I'm not sure what the best daily calorie should be? How have you ladies determined what your calorie count would be for each day?

:bigsmile: the best place to start would be to let MFP set the calorie goal and stick with that for awhile......on your home page, there is a tab that says "Goals" Click on that and follow the directions for guided goals.

:bigsmile: Everything I've done on MFP has been by starting small and making small changes, taking baby steps as a learn new things. If you keep coming back every day, you'll learn more about good choices, protein, carbs, nutrition, exercise, and all the building blocks for a successful weight loss journey.

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: we welcome you

goingmodern

It's been almost 2 months since I've posted anything, but I so enjoy the stories, comments and encouragement from this group. You're a great group of gals!

rjadams

So if you are curious, Ritter is just 7 weeks old. Bodi is completely smitten. It is so fun to watch them together. My heart is just filled with total joy and happiness. I am sure that Kiera is pleased.

exermom

magda - congrats on that grandchild! <singing> I know someone who is going to be spoiled!!!

yellowrose - that runkeeper app sounds great. I'm going to look on my droid to see if there is something like that, if not the same thing. I like that it will tell you how you're doing at certain intervals. Thanks for telling me about this. I had pizza tonight. I got this Tofutti, and its quite good.

We had some pretty cold days (for NC, anyway) but the last few days have been warm(er), so we got all of the Christmas decorations outside down and in the garage. Now even if it rains, Vince can still do things like roll up the extension cords.

Nancy - like you, I try to plan the meals for the following week and my exercise in advance so that I can be sure to have all the necessary ingredients. However, without Internet, I wasn't able to look at my recipes that I have stored. I do have a few printed out, so I used those. I still need to find something to have for Wednesday, but at least I have Monday's dinner planned. Next step is to buy the chicken....lol

Welcome to all the new people

Personally, I like a sweet wine. The sweeter, the better.

Susan - hope your husband isn't having serious surgery. Good luck to him. Good idea not to eat in the hosp. cafeteria. Honestly, some of the food that is served! and this is a hospital! I do have to say, tho, that at the hosp in FL the food is pretty decent. they give you a listing of the calories, etc. for all the foods.

magnolia - congrats on becoming a grandma!

Our neighbor came by selling Girl Scout cookies. Yes, I got about 9 boxes. But I got the peanut butter patties (which I don't like but Vince does), some of the thin mints for Jessica (as long as I put them in her room out of sight, I'm OK), and one or two boxes of some others. Even tho I like them, hopefully Vince will finish them up fast. I also got 3 boxes from the secretary of our Bowling league, so I need to pay her Wednesday.


Tia - I like the Rodney Yee burn DVD. He has some really good DVD's

Why is it that it seems to take practically nothing at all, and I gain two pounds. but try as I might, I can only seem to lose a few ounces at a time??? What a pain!

Did yoga Sat. then today (Sun) did an hour of training games on the Wii, tomorrow I'll take the extreme pump class. On my way home, I'll probably stop to get the chicken for dinner and a few other things.

thanks barbie. I do have a HRM, so I might just wind up using that.

One thing that concerns me about a group is the fact that the title of the post is one thing, but many times it evolves to discussion about something else and people don't change the titles.

Barb - your talking about how you and dh both bought the pizza, Vince and I have been married for 33 years. On our anniversary this year we got each other the same card!

Benji - my heart goes out to you with your dog. In a way it might be good that your son went back to school. Any change in schedule has an effect on animals. I know when my family was here for Christmas, I could tell that the cats were somewhat stressed out.

jaks - I don't like it, either, when the Wii tells me I'm overweight "that's overweight"...yuk

carole - are the WW guidelines somewhere they can be viewed? I'd be curious to see what I "should" weigh. Probably less than I do weigh.

amckenna - sounds like a good idea to let your laziness work for you! Wish I could do that. My laziness prevents me from logging the food, but not from eating it! I am trying desperately, tho, not to eat after dinner.

Robin - welcome to the newest addition to your family! He's so cute.

Personally, I really like the shiratake tofu noodles. Very much like spaghetti. Some people, tho, find them somewhat "rubbery", but I don't mind that. Plus...they've quite low in calories.

Our Internet is working, but I want to get this posted before whatever it is goes out again.

here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

yellowrose5321

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.

Hi Sherry! I have 4 grandkids, 3 boys - 1 girl, and one on the way (they don't know what it is yet, but my SIL is buying pink onesies, so we'll all pray it's a girl :bigsmile:

Getting down on the floor to play is not a problem for me -- it's the getting UP part that sometimes gets me!

I'm a different size in my head too -- and it sure is a shock when I see myself in pictures lol!

tiarapants

Good morning ladies.

It was so hard to get out of bed at 5 this morning. I could definitely have done with another hour of being snuggled up.

My weight has dropped again, but I'm not changing my ticker just yet - I'm trying to maintain rather than lose, so I may have to add a few extra calories.

Ooh the twins are awake, got to dash.

Love to all
Amanda x

Pam3

Does anyone have suggestions. I can go without eating, which has stopped my metabolism. I did WW a few years back and had a hard time eating all the points, I do eat breakfast M-F on my way to work, and during the weekend I can go a long time without food, how can I work more food into my day while working 8 hours. Looking at my counts this weekend I have gone over the 1200 calories l listed should I change my goals or????Any help is appreciated


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i agree with another poster, try a plan or your food plan, but eat regular meals and foods that are nutrution dense....an easy bfast that travels well(i have it everyday)is ....egg whites or eggs if you wish, placed in a tortilla and roll up like a burito...you add some more protein if you like....its under 200 cal..good luck

oh i almost forgot...i have a question...do any of you log in you days in advance...pre log meals, exercise, etc???thanks

rjadams

oh i almost forgot...i have a question...do any of you log in you days in advance...pre log meals, exercise, etc???thanks

When I was really doing well I planned out my whole week on Sunday. It made it easier for me to just check my log to see what I was supposed to eat rather than deciding on the spot what to eat. I enjoyed it. I need to get back to doing that.

caminogirl

Well hello again and Happy New Year! It's been a long time since I've logged on (almost a year :ohwell: ) - but it was a long year at that but it is over, so time to start anew and re-vamp the old goals! It is nice to see some familiar faces and lots of new ones as well - I hope to get to know you all again in time.

Pam3

thanks robin for the tip...i need to change it up something is not working.....and i know its the food :blushing: anyways off to the gym, today is biking and weights, then lots of paper to clear off and home duties...like beth, i need to limit my time on the computer(its way too much)so starting today i am doing an hour in the mornig or less and then an hour in the evening...well that is my goal for january ...have a lovely day all:flowerforyou:

BTW...i have reading a magazine called CLEAN EATING and its full of interesting info also their website has great recipes and information as well....CLEANEATING.COM

AHealthierSuzyQ

I love the idea of a group!

rjadams: Looks like Ritter is the best kind of chocolate there is -guilt free

:blushing: I too struggle with snacking in the evenings. Besides brushing my teeth, I've found that a cup of hot tea or other low calorie hot beverage helps. If its carb-y things that are calling my name eating a dill pickle instead helps. Nothing sweet tastes good after a pickle!

:flowerforyou: Sometimes I think we make this so much harder than it really is. Maintaining a healthy weight shouldn't be rocket science. We just need to put quality fuel in our bodies, do something that makes us sweat everyday and get enough rest for our body to repair itself. Problem is few of us do that! Instead we eat fast food or "diet foods" filled with chemicals, avoid physical activity like the plague and burn the candle at both ends. Just sayin....

:happy: Began reading my new Jillian Michaels book, "Mastering Your Metabolism". Its quite an eye opener, written for the layperson from an endocrinology stand point. In the 2nd chapter she gives the best explanation of what happens in your body when you binge on simple carbs I've ever heard or read. I'm learning that its about so much more than quality food and exercise! Skipping meals and not enough sleep factor in too!

:drinker: Today I begin my annual detox/cleanse to remove all the holiday sludge and reset my immune system. So for the next 10 days I will only be eating vegetables, fruits, nuts and water. The hardest part is no salt! This is my 3rd year to do it and so far I never get sick when everyone else is passing around tummy flu and upper respiratory crud. An added benefit is I have no problem staying under my calories and usually lose a pound every day or two.

I usually have fruit and nuts or nut butter for breakfast, eat an avocado and salad for lunch every day, and fix beans or stir fry veggies in evoo for a hot supper. I snack on unsalted nuts and berries. Then I add back in eggs, then chicken, then whole grains. Hubby is actually going to do it with me this year!

Even though I take raw food vitamins and try to eat well, I've been having some regular energy deficits lately so for the next few weeks I am going to try a new schedule that includes dedicated exercise each morning and a siesta every afternoon. If that doesn't recharge my batteries I am making a drs appointment in a few weeks!

:flowerforyou: Happy Monday everybody; we can do this one good choice at a time! :drinker:

magnolia1962

oh i almost forgot...i have a question...do any of you log in you days in advance...pre log meals, exercise, etc???thanks

Regarding posting ahead of time; I often log my meals and snacks for the next day the night before so I can prepare them for work and then I know how many calories and stuff I have left for the evening. It helps because often the evenings can be difficult. Often when I don't plan ahead I'll get to supper time and not really have enough calories and proteins and stuff to have a decent nutritious meal. I know it's a mind game but it seems to help me.

magnolia1962

So if you are curious, Ritter is just 7 weeks old. Bodi is completely smitten. It is so fun to watch them together. My heart is just filled with total joy and happiness. I am sure that Kiera is pleased.

Honestly, that's just the sweetest thing ever thanks so much for sharing