50+ Women for the Month of April

plantlady99

Hello All:flowerforyou: ,

Welcome to all the new ladies.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Sue & :flowerforyou: Anne thanks for the great advice also. I am not a big fruit eater. I have to force myself to eat them. I have just started to eat apples again this month. I will have to use Huckabee's rule. Although I really don't have anything in the house except apples, bananas, frozen strawberries & frozen blueberries. There is a box of chocolates my special needs students mom gave me for Easter, but my husband is taking it to work ASAP. :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: elli, I'm glad I did take yesterday off from the gym. I really needed the rest. Today I was back at the gym and had a great work out. Cardio today. Of course I am still trying to get use to the machines stating I burned 760 calories and my HRM stating 440. O well, at least I am eating the correct amount of food.


Kathy

plantlady99

Benson you poor thing. What a weekend. Sounds like you are in good spirits. Good for you.

I agree with you I hope Swissmiss stays around, we need her as much as she needs us.

Kathy

healthier4me

Greetings everyone:flowerforyou:

Glad to see so many checking in, especially glad to have you back with us Heather...just hang in there things have got to soon start turning around for you

Thank you so very much Elli, Anne, Barbie and Esther for your support. It means so much to me to know that you great women are here to support me and each other through both good times and bad. I certainly pledge to do the same for everyone as well:happy:

Esther so you are the youngest of 15. As I said earlier I am # 10 of 15. So, we sure know what it is like to either have someone to play with or fight with depending on the day:bigsmile: My father loved having so many children but I think my mom finally said "enough". Great times and some difficult times. Sure taught me patience, tolerance, acceptance, how to work hard and most of all the importance of family.

I am off to a go start today...did my BL Bootcamp workout and now off to enjoy the warmer day outside. I am still feeling the effects of my illness but that is not going to stop me The scale is still my friend so I want to keep it that way:bigsmile:

Hugs and good positive wishes sent to all

Benson

Thanks Kathy.

If, in fact, all the things we have to deal with are character building then I must be one heck of a character by now:laugh:

I remembered to log my food today - Wonders never cease!! That's my new challenge. I promise to log my food everyday - every morsel.

I am also promising to myself to have an accurate ticker by next weekend. (the 25th)

Heather

FITFORLIFE1944

KATHY, HOW ABOUT MAKING A FRUIT SALAD AND KEEPING IT READY IN THE FRIDGE. MY FRIEND FROM TOPS IS AT GOAL FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND SHE KEEPS FRUIT ALL CUT UP AND READY AND VEGGIES TOO. SHE IS SO DEDICATED TO STAYING HEALTHY. FOOD AND EXERCISE EVERY DAY. SHE RECENTLY WON THE CHARM AND BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT TOPS, A MAJOR EVENT AND HONOR. FRUIT SALAD TASTES A LOT BETTER THAN JUST ONE LONELY FRUIT. FROZEN GRAPES ARE GOOD TOO.

HEALTHIER AND ESTHER, MY MOM CAME FROM A FAMILY OF 8 AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BIG FAMILY. I GUESS NOT. I AM AN ONLY CHILD AND LIKED IT WHEN I WAS YOUNG BUT AS I GOT OLDER I WISHED FOR A SISTER OR BROTHER TO SHARE MEMORIES WITH. I DO HAVE A COUSIN I AM CLOSE TO AND SHE IS LIKE A SISTER TO ME. A BIG LOVING FAMILY, NOTHING LIKE IT.

HEATHER , GOOD IDEA TO LEAVE THE TICKER ALONE AND WORK TOWARD THE NUMBER ON IT. I WOULD NOT WANT TO SEE MINE GO BACKWARDS AND WOULD DO THE SAME THING. YOU WILL MAKE IT. KEEP ON GOING.

ELLI, ORGANIC PINK LADY APPLES??? NEVER HEARD OF THEM. WILL ASK AROUND ,BUT THEY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN FLORIDA?

HEATHER, PEOPLE WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL AT MAINTAINING THEIR WEIGHT LOSS USUALLY JOURNAL OR AT LEAST WRITE DOWN THE CALORIES THEY CONSUME EVERY DAY. DO KEEP THAT UP.

I FIND THIS BOARD SOMETHING TO TAKE MY MIND OFF OF A CRAVING. ALSO, THE PEOPLE ARE SO MOTIVATED IT MAKES YOU THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU RUIN YOUR DAY WITH EXTRA CALORIES.

ANNE

ataloss

Thank you all for your encouragement. I know I will be able to do it. Thank you!!!

l_mahloy

Hi Ladies,
I have not done well the last two weeks I am afraid I will gain this week I may not weight Thursday. I must get back on track. I hurt my lower back and have been afraid to work out. With that comes depresion and bad eating.:sad: :sad: I must buck up and do what I know works hope tommorow will be better.
Lynn

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hi Everybody,

Not much time for checking in but you are all with me no matter what. I walked dogs and walked at the dog park but no other exercise---even so, my pedometer says that I've walked over 17,000 steps today.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Apples and carrots are my salvation as snacks. Either I don't eat fruit or I eat too much---don't even let me get near grapes. I'll eat them until I explode.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

We bought yoga mats today. Next step is to find time to use them.

good night ---dream of happy things,
Barbie

mnichol

Today's my weigh in at work, hope easter didn't mess me up too bad, I know I went over even though i was very busy that day and only ate the one big meal. I even took the dogs for a walk when we got home. Oh well, I'll what does or doesn't come down. :laugh:

FITFORLIFE1944

LYNN,

SO SORRY YOU HURT YOUR BACK. I HAVE BEEN IN YOUR SPOT SEVERAL TIMES. PUT THE PAST TWO WEEKS BEHIND YOU. YOU CAN GET BACK ON TRACK TODAY, RIGHT NOW. I DO HOPE YOUR BACK FEELS BETTER. IF YOU CAN'T EXERCISE, WAIT UNTIL YOU CAN . AS FOR THE FOOD , START WRITING DOWN WHAT YOU WILL EAT IN THE MORNING AND THEN STICK TO IT NO MATTER WHAT. SOMEHOW WRITING IT DOWN DOES HELP. COUNT THE CALORIES FOR AT LEAST A FEW DAYS UNTIL YOU GET BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS. ARE YOU SAYING YOU WON'T WEIGH IN ON THURSDAY BECAUSE YOU MAY HAVE GAINED? IF SEEING A HIGHER NUMBER DEPRESSES YOU, THEN I GUESS THAT WORKS,BUT I FIND ACCOUNTABILITY IS IMPORTANT. SEEING RIGHT BEFOR
YOUR EYES THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE DONE WAKES YOU UP. IF YOU BELONG TO A GROUP,IT MEANS FACING THE MUSIC AND EVERY PERSON THERE HAD TO DO THAT AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER.
FORGIVE YOURSELF AND MOVE ON TO GOAL. WISHING YOU SUCCESS.

ANNE

plantlady99

:flowerforyou: Morning All,

I have decided to change my ticker to my exact weight. I am really working hard and I want to see it on my ticker. I do not think I will be going up this month. Well, that is my goal. If I stay the same I will be very happy with that.

I wish every one the best. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I don't have much time to read. Bosco wants to go for a walk and I'm not ready.

Kathy

dricotta1

Morning all,
I was cracking up over the "wagging/waging"javascript:add_smiley('laugh','post_body') Yes, I believe if we did more "wagging" of our tails, we all would be better off.

It's been really nice to begin to get to know you all.
Lynn-I'm sorry too about your back. Take it easy on the back and on your psyche. Beating ourselves up doesn't accomplish anything. Do your best and try to log and find substitutes. I know it's not new info, but sometimes we need to hear it again.

I've been doing pretty well since Easter. I'm going to try some new strength training exercises. I really want to look better in that bathing suit in Saipan next month.javascript:add_smiley('glasses','post_body')

Have a great day

dricotta1

hey!!! My little icons aren't coming out right! What am I doing wrong?!

Grammymax

You mean your icons with the faces to the left? You are just clicking them right? If so, I don't know why they don't show up!:grumble: They should have a colon on either side of the discription word when you are posting? Is that happening?
Good luck :flowerforyou:

Grammymax

Today was my weigh in. I'm down 2 pounds!!!! I am thrilled and surprised!!! I'll take it. Getting closer to my monthly goal :drinker:

Kathy: you are doing well. It does seem to hit stronger when the actual numbers are there. I might have to change mine as well!

Off to workout. I'll check in later. I've missed a couple days of reading on this thread! I'll have to grab a water when I get back and get caught up.

Bye for now.

AHealthierSuzyQ

Good morning ladies! :flowerforyou: Congratulations to everyone who is losing inches, pounds or simply beginning to make healthy choices TODAY. We can do this!

Today was my weigh and measure day and I'm happy to report movement in the RIGHT direction. :happy: I lost 1/2 an inch all over except for my bust line where I lost a whole inch... knew that would happen eventually :grumble: and another pound is history ~ which keeps me on track for my April goal. :happy: I have even been drinking all my water! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Spring seems to have has sprung here, so I am finally able to begin burning calories doing yard work. Soon I'll be able to put the dust cover on my treadmill for the season! Yesterday after 30 minutes on the treadmill, I spent the morning in town doing errands. Then after lunch I mowed the yard and put out weed and feed on the lawn.

We just bought this place last summer, so there are still MANY opportunities to burn calories outdoors in the coming months getting the fence and flowerbeds in shape. For now my vegetable and flower gardens only exist on paper, but hopefully we'll get them tilled and planted by the end of May, if not sooner. Right now our focus is on converting our dirt floor carport into a garage/workshop. I had no idea getting ready to pour a slab was so much work! But I know hubby won't consider tilling my beds until he has that cement poured.

I'll check back later and see how everyone is doing.

Grammymax

Good job Susan. Slow and steady wins the race - as the saying goes I would love to be working outside as much as you. The weather isn't quite cooperating yet. A little bit at a time but no way near dry enough to till the garden. Did you buy a new house or 'new to you'?

Where is everyone else today? Hope everyone is doing well.

Esther

AHealthierSuzyQ

This house is new to us. We moved back to our hometown to be near hubby's parents in their twilight years since both mine died. We have a little over 3.5 acres outside of town. It was empty for over a year before we got it and an elderly couple lived there, so it needs lots of work. We updated the inside of the house last summer when we moved in, this year we are tackling the outdoor projects like the carport, painting outside of the house, flowerbeds, a vegetable garden and building a deck.

dricotta1

Thanks for the icon info. :blushing: I was clicking and dragging. Oh well, live and learn.
Just got back from the park with 1 of the toddlers I care for. I need to wear my pedometer to see how many miles we log. He's very energetic and moves ALOT.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: I have to carry water to keep tanked up! good day Diane

plantlady99

Hello all:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: ,

:flowerforyou: Dricotta1 I think I have been wagging ever since I notice the mess up. It is very nice to get to know you also. I am so hooked on working out. To believe it took me almost one year to actually put exercise in my routine. Ya, I walked here and there but never really making it a commitment. Just keep on plugging away no matter how repetitive you feel. Who cares you are doing it. Believe me, I felt like I sounded like a broken record, saying “I got off the wagon.” “ I got on the wagon” Now it is paying off.

:flowerforyou: Lynn, take it easy. Sorry also about your back. That can be so painful. Take it slow, but just don’t give up.

:flowerforyou: Grammymax, thanks for the support. I believe we are going to make our April goal. Yea!!!!

:flowerforyou: Sue, congrats, on your INCHES LOST AND YOUR WEIGHT LOSS. Spring has sprung here also. That sure helps with the motivation. I love being outdoors. How exciting having a new home to work on. Best of luck with your garden. I can’t wait to plant some annuals. My daffodils & forsythia are in bloom. Lilacs, tulips & Iris’s next.

:flowerforyou: I had a another great day at the gym. I burned 575 today. Did cardio for 1 hour and strength training for 45min.


To all the other ladies:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: HAVE A GREAT DAY:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Kathy

elli

Kathy - holy COW you burned alotta calories! You're not kidding you're hooked on working out! That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!:happy:

Sue and Esther - congrats on your weight/inch loss!

Diane - sounds like that little dude is good for keeping you moving!

I'm a little big jealous right now:embarassed: of everyone getting ready and putting in your gardens. I keep looking at my vegetable garden - just sitting there - not even tilled. I just don't think i'm going to get to it this year with everything i've got going on with my house. This weekend we're picking up all the supplies for the wiring and we're going to be starting in on that next weekend. Plus i'm still working on getting all the wood stripped. I have the whole upstairs to still do and a door that i have to haul over from the hay shed............:huh: it's just a lot of work! I'm sure going to miss the garden tho.........it's ok - it will just be this one summer. If i work hard hopefully i can be back in my house by Fall. Hopefully like you Susan, NEXT year i'll get to work on some OUTSIDE stuff!

I don't know if i'm going to make my 3 pound goal by the end of the month - i still have 2 to go and it's SO slow right now. I'm ok with it though - as long as i'm not gaining its all good right? I'm not keeping to 1200 calories on the days i work out either - i know it would go faster, but i think it's unrealistic. I'm going to be ok if it takes me 2 or 3 months to lose the last 5 pounds.

Sorry guys - i didn't mean to go on and on about myself:embarassed: :blushing:

I think you're all doing great and i love the support we all give and receive here! Happy Wednesday!!!!!!

AHealthierSuzyQ

I'm not keeping to 1200 calories on the days i work out

ELLI - You SHOULD be eating your exercise calories! You don't want to begin conserving fat because your body thinks you aren't going to feed it. So go eat an apple or something high in fiber and low in calories right now young lady! (Feel the nudge) and try a handful of nuts after you work out. Supposedly protein after exertion helps convert flab to muscle.

elli

:happy: thank you Susan for the good advice - it's just that on the days i work out hard it feels like WAY too much calories!!!!!!! And i have to be SOOOOO careful with nuts because i LOVE 'em and can eat way more than a quarter cup! I can't eat an apple right now - i just ate lunch with a bunch of grapes. Going to hot yoga tonight though so i'll have to eat extra. The other problem is by the time i get HOME it's already almost 8:00 so i'm eating late........:huh: i'll get it figured out tho! thank you for your help! elli

AHealthierSuzyQ

:laugh: LOL! I understand about loving nuts Maybe a spoonful of peanut butter, a boiled egg, or a piece of jerky would be better for you if nuts are a big temptation. I literally count out my almonds. I eat 17 every time I work out. My weakness is almond M & M's.... Haven't bought any of those in a very long time....

dricotta1

Yeah!!! Let's hear it for peanut M&M's. Used to be my weakness too. Middle of the night comfort food. I also have good for a very long time.
But I believe that it is true that protein after a work out helps repair and rebuild muscle so that you burn more next time and aren't as sore if you work out hard.
Gotta go for today, Diane

elli

well, i pretty much always eat protein after i work out 'cause i come home and eat supper - which always has protein in it - nuts or fish or veggie burger (i don't eat meat).............i sure think i'm getting plenty of protein! some days i even go over!
And i agree with you both! of course - ANY kind of m&ms are wonderful......and to be avoided!

plantlady99

Hey :flowerforyou: elli, I agree with :flowerforyou: Sue. Eat your exercise calories. Or at least eat some. I think I have 1700 calories to eat today. I'm at least going to try for 1500. I never have a hard time eating food. Now, I do feel a little guilty eating more food. I so want to keep the scale going down. I WAS just in the habit of eating less to lose weight. However, I know now that is not a good thing. Now, I know why I never kept weight I lost off. I would eat way to little calories and starve myself. Get down to a good weight then eat my way back up. Now, it is a whole different ballgame. Moderation. I just love this way of life. Still working on those " wagging" weekends.:laugh: :laugh: Getting better.:bigsmile:


dricotta1 Stop dreaming of peanut M&M's. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Kathy

AliceLMS

Hello All

Glad to see everyone doing so well. Nice work out Kathy!

Elli, thanks for the support concerning my foot. It's still cranky and I'm still working out.

Anne, thank you for your story, but don't worry about my half full or half empty cup. My cup overflows daily. My favorite phrase is; "Onward and upward!" It is uncharacteristic of me to complain about such things. Just a bad day I guess.

Easter morning I had a lovely suprise, I hit 10 pounds lost, and I have kept it off. Thank you Jesus!

Concerning the nut overload. I have to measure mine and put them in baggies or I will eat them all.
Somehow once they're in the bags I have a little more control.
I do crave licorice snips.

Have a lovely evening. :drinker: Alice

mnichol

Weighed in today at work, lost 1/2 lb. :happy: :happy: :happy: I talked to the dietician and i'm going to up my exercise some.

plantlady99

:flowerforyou: Alice you are right "Onward and upward":bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: mnichol Great job on your weight loss

Kathy