WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2012
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Meg, I have the exact same problem! I was so excited when I entered the 160s, but within a few days I was right back into the 170s and crying like a baby. :sad: I've found that I have to cut calories back to 1200-1250 and burn 300-400 a day in order to see the scale go consistently down. No eating back exercise calories for me, at least not during the week. I have to go light on the breads and fruits, and fill up on vegs and protein. Beans are terrific. I use cheese as a treat anymore. Walnuts & almonds work wonders for keeping me feeling full. If I eat too much sugar I go insane and start grabbing for everything I can get my hands on. Maybe you could try adjusting the foods you eat, change things up a bit, and be sure to get enough protein.
Nancy, you're absolutely correct, moderation in all things is the key. I think cutting way back on breads and sugar will help me a ton. I mean help me lose a ton, haha. Now then, a homemade double-crust pie filled with huckleberries, sugar and butter....just look at those ingredients! :laugh: Oh dear me. But I don't care, I'll never say no to a piece of the most delicious pie on earth. I make one a few times a year. Might even have one this weekend if we have company.
Our sugar-snap peas have germinated upstairs under the lights, they'll get moved out to the greenhouse today in order to grow under cooler conditions. Celery seeds have sprouted, broccoli and cabbage, too. Hello my little darling seedlings! Time to start a few other things, too. I'll be busy with that this morning, but first I must complete 30 minutes of aerobics and do my stretches.
Good day everyone, eat less, move more. Salad Sistas are back! We never left, really, just been on the quiet side lately. :blushing: Fix big plates full of greens and vegs for lunch, sprinkle on some feta or what have you. Get good and hungry first!
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Hi all! Can't resist coming back on a day when I can log another pound shed:blushing:
I love reading your posts and identifying with some and agreeing with some. I too feel better when I exercise. It does reduce my stress levels and boy do they need reducing.
Started Physical Therapy yesterday for an old shoulder injury which has been greatly aggravated by stress. Finding time to take care of me is like being an acrobat with one arm, possible, just challanging:laugh:
Keeping track of food and exercise takes time too, so I don't always get here to log those. Just changed doctors and she's sending me for tests...probable diagnosis= high blood pressure, high cholesterol, borderline diabetes (at best). First thing she said was quit working so hard....sure thing and lose weight....ok, I can work on that.
Keep on inspriring me, all of you. You're a great bunch!0 -
t's Monday - once again time for you all to snooze while I give you my weekly goal accountability report. Please feel free to move on to more interesting posts and skip mine!
February, week 3: Still doing pretty well with my goals, so they are doing their job of keeping me focused. I have successfully logged every bite, lick or sip of the day 5 out of 7 days, putting me at 16 on my goal of 21 days this month. I did click complete diary and all were within the calorie range that I committed to, 1200-1700. My average intake was 1568. I logged one of the other two days, and was under my goal with exercise calories added in, but finished the day at 1917 calories, so I didn't count it. I did add it into my average for the week though.
My goal of exercising at least 21 days is also going okay, but not as well as I had hoped. Sometimes life just happens! I exercised 4 days, my totals being 157 minutes and 1752 calories burned, per MFP calculations as I don't have a HRM. I am at day 12. This leaves me 9 left to exercise, with only 10 days left in the month. The jury is still out on if I can make this one or not.
I continue to focus on my motto of the month. No progress yet on my journal or my updated profile, and I am starting to think that finding time for this will be iffy, but haven't given up!
Once again, boring report done, you can all wake up now! The establishment thanks you for your attention, or at least your polite lack of attention!
I hope that you are all doing well and having a great Wednesday. I am rushed, so signing off for now. Mary0 -
I'm going through some frustration because I thought I was on the mend, went for a very, very short run, and it set me back more than a week! Argh. I have only signed up for one race (I got a 30% discount doing it in Dec and I couldn't resist) but it's already getting to be too late to train for it.MacMadame, Glad to hear Mini-Mac is on the mend. The principal at my school (a good friend) fell on the ice a couple of weeks ago and banged the back of her head. She’s been off work ever since. It reminded me of you and your bain injury. How are you feeling these days?
I'm going to contact them about getting my money back.
Mini-Mac had the expected ear pain yesterday. She's also slacked off on taking her pain meds because she hates the taste so that didn't help. I'm going to get her some liquid ibuprofen she can alternate with. Hopefully that won't taste as bad. We go back to the surgeon for our post-op follow-up visit today.
Yesterday I had a job interview and it was kind of weird. Whenever I talk to the guys, I get very excited about the job. But as soon as I am away from them, I get very unexcited. It's probably a sign. Or something.0 -
Hi ladies...sigh...:indifferent:
My scales really hate me. They seem to want to win this battle of the bulge...but I refuse to let them. So, I come to you, my friends (Barbie..you're so right...a Life/Health Coach would not be helpful here...only earning her salary). :flowerforyou:
I have been analyzing my weight loss (I know I'm bad, but I keep my daily weight in a spreadsheet) and I am in a pattern I cannot seem to break. Perhaps you can help. On February 4th I finally broke into the 170's ... although just barely. It was inspirational for me, and I felt I was heading to the next level. Since then, I have flipflopped between 180.something and 178.something. The real agitating part is that the 180.something seems to hit on my WW Weigh Day which is Tuesday. For example...on Monday I weighed 178.2 (woo hoo after a weekend!). Yesterday I weighed 179.6. :explode: I know I went over in calories Monday night (Hubby fixed ribs, coleslaw & french fries-baked) but I really thought I was reasonable in my portions. I need some advice if any of you have it on how to get over this stall and get back to business.
I also discovered that my W.W. Pedometer that I had changed over to is malfunctioning. I was holding it yesterday in my hand...standing dead still, and steps were just a clicking up. No wonder I was thinking I had become super-woman all of the sudden...but I should have realized that just doing more walking on the treadmill would increase my steps as much as it seemed to. Darn...my 20000 step Saturday was all a farce. So back to "old reliable" today.
Hate to sound whiny...but I am frustrated !! Any input appreciated and executed.:ohwell:
And, oh by-the-way, thanks for letting me vent :blushing:
Today is a new day...Yesterday I hit my WW Points dead on target, walked for 40 minutes and committed myself to an improved attitude. I know that increasing my exercise would definitely be a positive...just have to figure out a way to have the time.:happy:
Congratulations to those with new grand-babies, husbands that are following your example and joining you in a healthy lifestyle, and weight-losses this week.
So glad to have the support of you great women...you are my lifeline to health. :flowerforyou:
Have a healthy day!
MEG
Meg, I've had the exact same problem! The problem is that I've had that problem every single time I've gotten really serious and worked hard at this weight loss. I've only lost 7 lbs and upon my weigh in which should have been yesterday, I had gained 3+ lbs. I haven't really gone over my calories, but did drink over the weekend a bit...but was still within my calories. I'm working out 4-5 days a week and already stuck! I was sooo stoked and pumped that I was going to do it this time, but I'm starting to get really discouraged. I never, ever cry, but I've been crying all day today. I just don't know what to do anymore. I've had a hysterectomy, so I know it's not my period or anything female. Last night I was reading through some of the blogs and forums, and found this website freedieting.com. I re-calculated my daily calories and while MFP says I should be eating 1200 calories per day, this one says 1625, with 1360 at a very, bare minimum. So, now I've changed my goals, etc. hoping that's the problem. HELP! I don't want to give up again....I really want to stick with it, but I need to see some results. Even my measurements aren't really showing much. Still wearing the same clothes with very little extra room in them. I'm about to just say screw it, or sew my mouth up. What am I doing wrong??0 -
Meg and Diva, If you aren’t doing it already, try weighing your food on a food scale. It's far too easy to underestimate unless we do as Mary (msh) suggests and record every bite, lick and sip. Food scales are cheap and accurate. Weighing what I eat is the only thing that works for me. For one thing, weighing my food helps me avoid that vague guilty feeling that *maybe* I've overeaten - that feeling often leads to a downward spiral.
I’ve been up and down a lot too after hitting what was, for me, a milestone weight. I think there’s a psychological reason but, what really matters is to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Taking it one day or even one hour at a time will get you where you want to go. After all, it has to! It's not magic. We know if we stopped eating altogether we'd lose weight (then die - yikes!) so it's a matter of finding the point at which we lose a pound or so a week then just keep on doing that until we get where we want to go. We can do it!
Kackie, it’s so good to hear about the many successes in your life. You remind me to be grateful for the things I have – and there are many. You’re one of them – and so is this group.
Mary SVQ
p.s. Meg and Diva, I almost forgot to mention my old refrain...eat lots of fruits and veggies too. I call them my willpower for a reason. I just can't stay on track when losing weight means being in a constant state of deprivation. I like an abundance of tasty food. It takes the tastebuds a couple of weeks to adjust. (I used to be a glutton for processed foods.) Once you're used to more fruits and veggies, they taste wonderful!0 -
Thank you all ladies for your advice and encouragement. You have some excellent points & ideas. I've lost 12 pounds since the beginning of the year...I think I deserve a heart rate monitor...so I'm going to get one this weekend. I also do not weigh my food...though I do use a measuring cup for things that measure well that way, so I think a good scale is on the shopping list this weekend too. I'm not a big lover of salt...and I am trying to stay away from processed foods, but I think I will add that tally to my MFP Food log.
Laura...I think it is that "we're not as young as we used to be" part that is one of my hurdles. In the "olden days" I would drop weight easily when I dieted...now they seem to be more difficult to part with.
Kackie...I had not read your post yet, but tonight when I walked our dog I zigzagged the field that we walk in...I'm hoping that added some extra steps. My best bet is to just add 15-20 minutes on the treadmill each morning instead of every other day...meaning the alarm would go off at 5:00 am. There...I just found my extra time.
jb...I feel your pain. I love beans, and really haven't thought of adding them to my diet. I'll have to snoop around for some good lunchtime recipes as hubby is not a bean-eater.
Divamsm...don't get discouraged...take the words of wisdom from this fine group of very successful ladies and we can make this work for us.
I know that I am truly dedicated to this because on the way to work I realized that I left my WW tracking book at home...I panicked until I remember MFP...I log both places, so at least I am very aware of what goes into my mouth. I just need to be more aware of the quantities and not be eyeballin' my servings.
Again ladies, thank you all so much for your help...I truly appreciate it, and apologize for my whiny-butt post this morning. Just what you all needed first thing!
Welcome new folks...you've come to the right place for success!
MEG0 -
Howdy all! Hope everyone has had a good Wednesday. Mine has been good, except that Hub's foot is still swollen from the stepped on nail. He's had his tetanus shot so that's good and he's on antibiotics but it worries me. He made an appointment with his doctor for Friday when the antibiotics are almost out, so we'll see how it is by then.
I bought BOOTS today. I have large calves - they're almost as big as my thighs. Much smaller than they were 149 lbs ago, but the shape hasn't changed: my legs are still the same size from top to bottom. So this is the first time in my life I've ever been able to wear boots. I was so amazed when they zipped.
Marcelynh: Woohoo!! Congratulations on the new grandbaby. I know you must be just as thrilled as you were with the first one. I bet you were a fantastic coach.
Genealace: So thrilled to hear DBF is finally getting out of the hospital. It's been a long journey for him, but being home will be wonderful medicine.
Mimi7grands: Ooooooh, I wish I could moderate dark chocolate. The only time I can have a piece is if hubs is having some, breaks me off a piece and immediately eats the rest. Otherwise, 1 bite = the whole bar. Congrats on your amazing loss. I hope I can say 10 years from now that I *WAS* obese. I'm determined to make it so.
Thanks for the roasted veggie recipe. I've passed it on to hubs, who is the cook in our house. I'm imagining it with a little garlic.
Megathome111: How frustrating. I know that stalled feeling and it can be incredibly discouraging. How much are you drinking? I drink nearly 100 oz a day and found my loss slows down when I drop below about 72. If you can, consider upping your fluids. Like the fruits and veggies Mimi7grands suggested, it also keeps hunger at bay.
Mazaron: I'm sorry. I guess "I'm trying to stop losing" does sound odd. But I do need to up my calories. And it's so scary after all these many, many, many months of focusing on keeping them down.
Laura80111: I hear you! That's why I'm not leaving. Just logging and being accountable helps me feel more like I can control this. Not feeling completely that way, but better about it. This will be my anchor and discipline.
msh0530: Good report, especially on the logging/eating front. You're doing better on the exercise front - if you don't quite make the goal, you'll come close!
That's all I got. Hope you all are well.
Virginia0 -
Hi1 My name is Nicolette, I am 51, 52 in late August. I am a retired RN, a disabled Veteran. I began this site at the beginning of the New Year. I had lost some weight in the latter part of 2011, so have that added to my ticker.
So, is this where we go when we have been led out to pasture? lol.
I'd like to have some friends that are my age, and dealing with some of the health issues that comes with being a 50+ woman.
Anyone need a friend? I do!!
Sincerely,
Nicolette0 -
Happy Hump day!
Moving around some.Have a hard time getting up and down from chairs,toilets etc.Pain is manageable.
Dr took off the immobilzier and just have an ace on.Stitches come out next week and therapy starts.
Thanks for all your love,prayers,and kind words,it means a lot.
Have a good night!!
HUGS
jane0 -
Hello everyone!
Back to work yesterday after surgery 3 weeks ago. Actually had to work both jobs- 5 hours at the airport and 5 hours at Christopher Banks. Did a 30 minute mall walk , and then met DH and some of his coworkers for dinner. -at The Cheesecake Factory. I don't think I did too badly. Water to drink, endive salad with vinegrette and blue cheese crumbles and 1/2 piece of low carb cheesecake.:laugh:
Kackie, Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting game where people have hidden "caches" and then post the coordinates on a web site. By using those coordinates,and a hand help GPS, a geocacher tries to find the cache.Ofter the containers are well camouflaged and very well hidden. Once you find a cache, you sign a log book to prove you were there and return the cache to its original place for another person to find. You then log you find on the cache web page. Many caches are hidden in parking lots and are referred to as cache and dashes. But the ones that my sister and I like are usually along trails or in the woods. This has been a good hobby for us to get outdoors in the winter when we would otherwise hibernate. It is also a good way to get exercise the other times of year as well. We have been to lots of places even in our own area that we never knew existed- parks, waterfalls etc. The website is geocaching.com. I think you might be amazed to find out how many are in your own neighborhood. Whenever I go on vacation, I have to spend some time geocaching. OK- enough-Can you tell I'm a fanatic?
Off to bed- I'm still not back into the swing of things- going to be early- but 3:30 am will be here soon and I know I won't like the sound of that alarm
Lynn0 -
Virginia - thanks for the idea. That's what I do, too. But down here at the condo I didn't have any frozen fruit. Next time I'm going to bring a can of crushed pineapple with me.
mimi - I try to change my shoes every 6 months.
When we got to FL someone said that there was to be a rocket launch today, I read in the paper that it was rescheduled for Fri due to wind. The weather wasn't bad yesterday and I understand it's only supposed to get better. Went down to the pool yesterday, didn't go in but I may by the end of the week. Glad I brought down an old bathing suit with me.
We got a dresser for the spare bedroom. Nothing real fancy -- just something from WalMart. But it'll suffice for down here.
I'm trying to think of meals that don't involve a lot of prep or ingredients, are healthy, that I can make down here. I don't keep any spices down here as they'll go bad by the time I would use them up. I could bring some with me if I knew that I'd need them. Like I don't want to buy a 5-lb bag of flour just for a Tablespoon or so to coat meat. I'd have to take the rest home with me because with the humidity down here, it would be a hard lump by the next time I came down.
Marcelyn - CONGRATS on grandmahood! Be sure to post some pics as soon as you can.
Bobbie - hearty welcome and all other newcomers (too many to mention individually)
genalace - what great news about your DBF. So happy for you. Looks like you have a bit of a haul ahead of you, but your making it one step at a time.
What is my lenten sacrifice? Well, it really isn't so much of a sacrifice as a healthy thing to do. I'm going to AGAIN try to add more yoga. I think I can probably do it on Monday before the xtremepump class. Jessica is going to try being a pescatarian. Hope she can get enough iron, or is at least aware of sources of iron. She tends to be anemic. It's not that she can't get iron from veggies, she just has to be conscious of it.
mimi - I love my fruit and veggies. One thing I've found, tho, is that the veggies are usually lower in calories. But I love either one. I like to have a piece of fruit for dessert. Oh, I love having lunch at Whole Foods! I'm jealous. I wish there were some Meetup groups in my real local area, most of them are in Charlotte
Pam - I'm pretty muchly like you, it takes FOREVER for me to lose and practically overnight for me to gain. However, I can have just a little bit of a sweet. I can't count in my exercise calories, either, or there is no way I'd lose anything
Welcome jmderango. You've come to the right place for motivation, that's for sure!
kackie - you sound so much like me, too. I have to exercise almost every day or else I feel "yuk", like a slug. I went food shopping today just to get some other things in the house we can eat that I can heat up rather than going out to eat all the time. Don't get me wrong, I like going out, it's just that it gets somewhat boring. Anyway, I was in the frozen food isle, I usually don't buy frozen meals so I really had to search for something that I would like that met my criteria (decent on the calories, sodium, additives). I'm constantly amazed at how if something is deep fried, it really doesn't appeal to me. Even the bakery section of the store right now doesn't appeal to me. Unfortunately, the store didn't have any organic peaches in, hopefully, they will next timeI go.
divamsm - don't give up! Sometimes it takes a while for you to see the results of your work, but you will.
Virginia - I have cankles, too. I never wear dresses or skirts but pantsuits. And I do have to be careful about which boots I put on because I can't wear them all. It does feel so good when you get a pair that you can wear.
Took the yoga class today and then there was this interval class that I decided to try (originally I was going to go to zumba). I liked the yoga and the interval class. In one sense, I'm glad that I didn't go to zumba, the music was so loud and loud music just doesn't motivate me. Guess it's my age showing. Tomorrow there is some sort of cardio class that I'll try.
Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
Michele0 -
This one's to Virginia, from Nancy. :flowerforyou:
I meant "What a great thing to be able to say, that you are trying to stop loosing weight" ....:blushing: and it was intended as a compliment and as sympathetic encouragement! You've worked so hard to establish a lifestyle of loosing weight, learning to stabilize is going to be a real challenge. I am pulling for you as you learn and thank you for being so willing share your experiences.
The way I think you read my message to you on this morning's post might be an example of the hazards of written communication - it can be so easily misinterpreted when you don't have my smile or tone of voice to send the right message. I am so sorry if it seemed unkind.
Take care of yourself.
Nancy0 -
Hello ladies
Virginia - I'm absolutely with you on the 'trying to stop losing weight'. It is a knife edge to get the right balance. I'm going to see my dietician next week and will let you know if she has any helpful ideas.
I have a hectic day at the gallery today and I'm already bogged down with work, so I'll just wish you all a very good and healthy day.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
WOW - Trying to catch up. I think I'll try two posts. Missed you all. It's been a busy couple of days.
Welcome all newcomers. Love this group of Ladies. Always take away a boat load of ideas and some inspiration. It helps to share this journey! Come back!
Nancy: Glad your DH has joined you! It's wonderful to have a gym partner.
Kackie: Sking and snow sounds wonderful. I lived in Colorado for 10 years and miss sking and all that goes with it. How impressive that you started over 40....... I don't think I've skied over 40. (blush) Need to get back.
JB-2011: Sounds like we are reading similar information...... I'm trying to eleminate all grains except Steel Cut oats... I just can't part with them..
Virginia: Ouch! Hope your DH heals quickly. Curious if you eat steel cut oats. I'm not sure if they are helping or hurting my progress. I know a scale would help to weigh food and I suspect I need more water. Thank you for the encouragement!
Michele: Hope you get your pool! A girl can dream................
Suzieq: Thank you for the sodium tip. I have been really watching and feel better. Now I have to force water.
Marcelynn: Congratulations on your new Grand Baby BOY! Wow #7 how wonderful.
Genealace: Hope your DBF gets to leave the hospital today. Keep us posted.
Mimi7: Dark chocolate is my weakness too. I have to kill my sweet tooth..... dead and I'm hoping I can have my favorite DC every once in a while.
MEG: I can so RELATE! I have a hate/ hate relationship with my scale right now. The sad thing is that I was 10 pounds lighter in August before my injury and I was trying to loose then........ It feels overwhelming some days. Shopping is what really breaks my heart. Nothing fits... We will get there. We just have to keep trying.0 -
A quick Hello. I have to get something done today. It's going to be close to 70 here today so I'm going to walk and get outside.
DH had a wonderful birthday. I went back to subbing yesterday at a local elementary school. Boy was I tired at the end of the day. Love all my little friends, but they are exhausting! I am still looking for something permanent, but will probably sub through Spring and give it my all this summer. I fell into bed last night.
I have written down everyones suggestions. Water, food scale, no simple carbs, moving more....
I have faced the fact that I will have to cloth the body I have for the 50th anniversary party next weekend. So after I exercise I'm going to go out and look today. I hope I can find something pretty that doesn't break the bank. I will try to ignore the size and just find something flattering................cry.
I always think things are going to be easier. Serious problem with rose tinted glasses here. Happy almost weekend.0 -
Heading out to get a new set of tires and other not so fun errands. I'm wearing my Shape ups so I can do some walking while they work on my tires and packing a goodie bag so I'm not tempted to grab fast food at lunch time.
My scale hasn't moved in weeks, but my clothes are fitting looser and looser, and my energy level is at an all time high. I account it to clean eating. My mind is clear, instead of foggy, and my skin and hair are healthier than they've been in years. So I've decided to just STOP worrying about what the scale says and measure my success my how I look and FEEL from here on out. The last of this weight WILL eventually come off.
No more beating my self up for not being a size larger than I was in my early 30's! It took me 5 decades to get comfortable in my own skin. I'm gonna stay active, choose REAL foods, find something to smile about every day and be the best me I can be... period. :flowerforyou:0 -
OK, The book "The Happiness Project" is changing my life! :happy:
Her first chapter is about coping with clutter and tasks that get put off until they weigh heavily on the mind.
My personal take? For the rest of February I have resolved to put away my clothes when I change and make our bed in the morning. I do feel more peaceful when I go to bed/get up in a tidy room. Like the author I put a check-mark on my day-book every time I complete my task to my satisfaction. Must have those gold stars! :ohwell: Making the bed is really no big deal - it's a duvet. Shake, toss and go. Unless Buster the Poodle is in there. He's white. The bedding is white. Shake and...run for cover! :laugh:
Have a great day, everyone.
Nancy0 -
Hiiiii jackiebo, nice seeing your face on here. Oh wait, that's not your face, it's a Lab-collage :laugh:I guess I'm "marking my spot" too, but not like male dogs mark their spots. I don't often read the message boards, over on the side it's just too worthless. A friend of mine told me about this one, at LAST there are people here that have some sense in their heads LOL just kidding
I might be down to my goal, have been holding steady, up and down a few pounds here and there, my old clothes fit again, I'm not unhappy with my weight. I'm another dog-lover, a semi-retired nurse who has a foot care business and loves doing that. Live in Oregon with my wonderful hubby, 2 Labs and an old cat who puts up with the 4-month old puppy. I want to get healthy because I don't want to turn into a stiff old lady who can't get out there and do things. LOL how's that for being generic? LOL
Jackie
From one dog lover to another -- we all have to mark our spots from time to time, lol, so you might as well mark yours here and join in on the fun. So many great topics and discussions about stuff, it's hard keeping up with everyone but fun to read how everyone's doing on this journey.
I'm So happy to hear you're not unhappy with your weight, and might be down to your goal! I must say you're looking quite trim!! Thanks for being there for me. Let's go hiking.0 -
good morning all - yes I'm still alive - been MIA for over a week - still having issues with what I can eat - and eating in general so I haven't been tracking ANYTHING and I'm up 2 pounds after hubby's 60th birthday bash on the weekend.... :sad: not happy about that but whatever - it is what it is and I'll get back on track - getting back on this post is the first step for me.... :drinker:
haven't been able to catch up with all the posts in my absence - hope everybody is doing well and welcome to all the newcomers!
have a great day everybody - be back later on.... :flowerforyou:0 -
:flowerforyou: Snowy Thursday,
Yep I think the weather people got this one wrong, at least at my end of town. They said a trace to 1" and it was 3" and coming down hard at home when I left for work and hubby was out shoveling Only a trace here at my office but I have my boots anyway.
Jane- glad to hear that you are healing and getting better everyday:flowerforyou:
Lynn-grocaching, sounds interesting, maybe if I had more time that would be something I'd enjoy doing...maybe when I retire
Realpure-good luck on that shopping, I know that we all have rose colored glasses at sometime in our lives and I would have to say that I had mine on for about 8 months last year:blushing: and having hubby telling me I looked fine when I knew I was "out growing" my fun cute clothes
The glasses are now off and I'm seeing myself in reality...glad I finally realized I needed to be back here:drinker:
Suz- I only wish that I was dealing with one size larger that I was in my 30's, I only know that when i was in my 30's and slim and trim and very active with three little boys that I still thought I was fat and too big:noway: when in fact I wasn't.
Nancy- the first chaper on clutter and putting off tasks...wow that so sounds like me:bigsmile: every weekend I vow to clean out one closet and throw away things not used...and I always find that there are really "important" things in there and I "might" need them in the future.:ohwell:
This week has been a really good one for me so far and I feel like I'm making serious progress. I've broken down my losing into multiple mini goals, like #7 lost and I'm 1/4 of the way to goal, the next being #10 lost and I'm 1/3 of the way to goal, etc. It just makes me feel like I'm getting some where.
I guess I could also say that I know progress is being made because I can button my jeans again. I wasn't going to buy bigger jeans so I just pulled out what I had in the closet and if I could get it on, over my hips and zipped that's what I was going to wear even if it was skin tight:noway: ....but buttoning the top wasn't happening:grumble: which was okay I just wear my tops to cover it up. But now I can button them and it's not uncomfortable it's the small things that make you feel like you are making progress.
I best get going, remember to drink your water:drinker: and keep moving because we can and will do this even if each pound comes off kicking and screaming:laugh:
Laura 0 -
Good morning wonderful ladies,
I've been mia on here for a few days. Just busy and no time to post really. (not even now but I wanted to get a more recent post on here!!)
I was very disappointed in my weigh in yesterday and only lost 1 pound. Since it's only my 3rd week I was hoping for more than that - but I'm at least happy it was a loss and not a gain. I'm trying to switch things up a bit the next few days hoping it will help. I haven't been sleeping well and dh is up a lot during the night and it affects my sleep too. We need one of those mattresses where you can't feel the movement of the other side of the bed!! :yawn:
I just found out yesterday that I'm going to be a grandma again! :bigsmile: My grandson will be 2 tomorrow so the spacing of the 2 kids will be pretty good. I also have a granddaughter who is 13 that this same son had before he married my daughter in law. It's going to be a very busy year for me as my youngest son is getting married in August here in CO; my oldest son is getting married in September in CT: and my middle son and his wife will be having another baby the end of October/beginning of November. It is nice to have positive changes taking place in the family to look forward to, as we have had our years in the past of great losses.
This is all the more motivation to stay focused and on track with losing weight and getting as healthy as I can be.
I am sorry I don't have the time to post to each of you - but I DO read all of the posts and love hearing about your lives and challenges and successes too! It sure helps to know that I'm not alone with the kind of struggles that face women in our age group!!
So thank you for allowing me to be part of this group and to peek into your lives! I hope you all have a wonderful day! back to work for me! :happy:
Janice
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Good morning wonderful ladies,
I've been mia on here for a few days. Just busy and no time to post really. (not even now but I wanted to get a more recent post on here!!)
I was very disappointed in my weigh in yesterday and only lost 1 pound. Since it's only my 3rd week I was hoping for more than that - but I'm at least happy it was a loss and not a gain. I'm trying to switch things up a bit the next few days hoping it will help. I haven't been sleeping well and dh is up a lot during the night and it affects my sleep too. We need one of those mattresses where you can't feel the movement of the other side of the bed!! :yawn:
I just found out yesterday that I'm going to be a grandma again! :bigsmile: My grandson will be 2 tomorrow so the spacing of the 2 kids will be pretty good. I also have a granddaughter who is 13 that this same son had before he married my daughter in law. It's going to be a very busy year for me as my youngest son is getting married in August here in CO; my oldest son is getting married in September in CT: and my middle son and his wife will be having another baby the end of October/beginning of November. It is nice to have positive changes taking place in the family to look forward to, as we have had our years in the past of great losses.
This is all the more motivation to stay focused and on track with losing weight and getting as healthy as I can be.
I am sorry I don't have the time to post to each of you - but I DO read all of the posts and love hearing about your lives and challenges and successes too! It sure helps to know that I'm not alone with the kind of struggles that face women in our age group!!
So thank you for allowing me to be part of this group and to peek into your lives! I hope you all have a wonderful day! back to work for me! :happy:
Janice
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
PS - also is there a way to just make my ticker automatically show without having to go and copy and paste the code each time?
Congrats on the next grandbaby on the way:flowerforyou:
Don't be discouraged #1 loss is really good, if you can keep that up it will be a slow and steady an permenant loss:drinker:
For your ticker, go to community, and settings and click on SHOW MY TICKER below each of your forum posts.
Laura
Did you get much snow in Longmont? In the Tech center I have about 3.5 " but here at work near DIA about a trace...crazy weather:laugh:0 -
I'm glad I found this thread. I'm 63 , live in NJ and happily retired ( only because I can't find a job) After 3 years I don't know how I would find time to work again. I only hope the savings lasts longer than the long life I plan to live.
Jan0 -
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Nancy, I had to laugh at your post about shaking the duvet and running for cover LOL. I do the same thing - FLOOOF! - then quickly exit the room and let the dirt/hair/dust settle. Goodness me, look at the layer on my dresser, didn't I just finish dusting? My two "dirtbags" love sleeping on the bed and for some reason I always let them. I've tried to teach them to bathe themselves before bed but I'm not having success with that. I wonder if they'd mind terribly much if I just took the vacuum to them. What's a mother to do. :laugh:
I've taken up doing aerobics again over the last couple of days, and yesterday decided to try some jumping jacks. I've always had poor luck with them since 50 lbs of "excess" bobbing about and repeatedly crashing down was most uncomfortable. I would usually just squat up and down, swinging my arms, never really jumping. WELL, I must say I'm stunned and amazed at how things have changed! I did 30, yes 30! real, true jumping jacks yesterday with very little bobbing and crashing. YAY I'm so happy. My calves are a little sore this morn, might be from the 50 squats, might be from the jumping. But that's ok! I'm just happy. At the end of my routine I did some dancing...the Twist, the Jerk, the Locomotion and the Swim, giggling a bit at self while doing so. Can I actually have fun again and dance? And jump? 56 lbs ago I could barely get myself out of bed without pain and agony. Phew! That's one road I'll never travel again.
Have a wonderful day everyone, thanks again for the daily discussions, it sure does help me. Let's go Salad Sistas! :drinker:
:^) jb (my new pic is "Lovey" - a commissioned portrait I painted a few years ago. I've got to start painting again!)0 -
Congrats on the next grandbaby on the way:flowerforyou:
Don't be discouraged #1 loss is really good, if you can keep that up it will be a slow and steady an permenant loss:drinker:
For your ticker, go to community, and settings and click on SHOW MY TICKER below each of your forum posts.
Laura
Did you get much snow in Longmont? In the Tech center I have about 3.5 " but here at work near DIA about a trace...crazy weather:laugh:
Thank you Laura!
We only got a trace of snow here too. Just enough to cover the grass, make the roads wet, and track mud into the house. :ohwell:
Where in CO are you located?
Welcome Jan in NJ! You've landed in a great place here! :happy:
Back to work!
Janice0 -
I'm new to fitnesspal this week, but have about 70lbs to lose so your stories are all inspiring! I live in Columbus, OH and own my own business which has me driving and riding a desk a lot. Not much time/energy for exercise, but I know I'll need to get started on that routine soon. I am married with two kids ages 11 and 9.0
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Heading out to get a new set of tires and other not so fun errands. I'm wearing my Shape ups so I can do some walking while they work on my tires and packing a goodie bag so I'm not tempted to grab fast food at lunch time.
My scale hasn't moved in weeks, but my clothes are fitting looser and looser, and my energy level is at an all time high. I account it to clean eating. My mind is clear, instead of foggy, and my skin and hair are healthier than they've been in years. So I've decided to just STOP worrying about what the scale says and measure my success my how I look and FEEL from here on out. The last of this weight WILL eventually come off.
No more beating my self up for not being a size larger than I was in my early 30's! It took me 5 decades to get comfortable in my own skin. I'm gonna stay active, choose REAL foods, find something to smile about every day and be the best me I can be... period. :flowerforyou:
Here Here Suzy! I love this. Glad you are feeling healthy and happy. You've inspired me.0 -
Hi everyone:
I am fairly new to Fitness Pal. Seems to be a awesome tool!
I am currently starting the Push Circuit of Chalene Extreme.
Feeling stronger and firmer every day. Still struggling with the
scale though. I seem to be in a 5 lb plateau....lose and gain...
frustrating. I am also adding Turbo Jam as my cardio. Hope to
bust my plateau.0 -
Just a quick note about food scales. I started out with the Biggest Loser scale. It worked fine but needs special (i.e., expensive) batteries. After that one died, I bought the Eat Smart digital scale on Amazon. It's inexpensive, was rated by 3,000 reviewers (5 stars) and uses regular batteries. Just don't set it on a wet counter!
Welcome to everyone who's new or re-starting. This is a great thread.
Mimi SVQ0
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