WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2012

megathome111

Happy Saturday Afternoon Ladies...

Busy day & week here in SC...but I'm thrilled with my diet/exercise results. This morning at weigh-in I am finally under 175 lbs! Woo Hoo...17 pounds lost since January 3rd! Happy Girl Here. I may even make my 25 pound pledge for Losing Pounds for Hounds!

Worked those HotPants on the treadmill yesterday morning, and this morning under my jeans while I mopped & treated our (what seems like acres of) hardwoods. I am loving them! I really can feel the heat that they generate. Am hoping to see some inches gone when I re-measure in two weeks.

Hubby is fixing a seafood medley tonight...he's already warned me that "butter will be involved".

Have a great weekend ladies...

MEG

brunsda

Happy Saturday evening..

Welcome to all the new ladies!

Blissfuldrake-glad to Vic is home. :flowerforyou:

Lynn-great that you were able to go to spin class YAY!!

Michele-oh yes those fat-filled fish fries on Friday nights. Sounds like you made the best choices you could. Good for you!

Sally-glad to hear you are feeling better.

Kackie-sounds like you are having a great time with those grandbabies. So happy you are able to be there.

jb- I just don't understand why they don't provide maps..??? . :bigsmile:

Sherry-enjoy your weekend away. It sounds wonderful.

Nancy-I always enjoy it when students take lessons in an unexpected way. It is so great when they are engaged like that. Enjoy your spring break.

Judy- when you mentioned doing squats in the security line, I could just imagine some curious stares. Then I thought...wait a minute, Judy may just start a new trend.

Meg- congratulations on being under 175 pounds!:happy:


My BF left Tuesday to move back to Connecticut. I am going to miss her. Work was stressful this week. Had dental issues to deal with for myself and my son.:grumble: Had some surprise phone calls that were not expected and brought unwelcome news. The good news is I stayed within my calorie goals most days and got exercise in.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Dawn

mynewfuture

I am new to mfp. i would love to join this group. hope to make friends, better my life and be healthy while here.

scompton54

I went for what is probably the last cross country ski of the year today, given the weather forecasts. I'm taking my skis east when I go visit my girls and other family in Montreal and Ottawa but doubt they will make it out of the car. I am going to have to figure out how I will get my exercise in as I like the extra eating calories that exercise gives me. As expected, I have dropped 2 pounds this week after no loss last week,,,,,that's the way it goes with me. I'll be entering my food on my phone app but am not sure if I can post here.

Welcome to all the newcomers.....this thread has been great for me as a motivator to keep on working it and a great source of information. I get inspiration not only from the posts but also reading others' food diaries and exercise logs....great ideas abound.

Wishing everyone a great week!

regards

Sarah

janemartin02

Hi! asking for prayers for a friend of mine of 30+ years.Found out she has a kidney tumor.They are doing surgery Mon.
Hope everyone is having a good week-end.
HUGS
jane

exermom

Welcome Susan! Wow! We used to live in Stroudsburg! Went back up recently for a funeral and we couldn't believe how 611 had grown! Traffic was bad when we were there, but it must be a real nightmare now. When my kids were little, they used to go to ESU for Kids. Do they still have that program? Glad your friend turned you on to MFP. Keep posting and you'll get more support than you ever dreamed of!

jb - LOVED reading your story. You have a real way with words!

kackie - have fun with that grandbaby. Bet you'll come back having lost a lot of weight with all the running around you'll be doing

I made this sunburst cheesecake for this guy at the Y. It's his birthday this Wednesday. Not real healthy, if you ask me. Bur it looks good

Welcome Sue! Just last night Vince said "a sad thing has occurred. I just opened the last box of Girl Sout cookies" Fortunately, it's not the kind I like.

teteangel - of course you can join! We're so glad to have ya! What kind of dance exercise do you do? Same for you, geesdubya, of course you can join

Did an hour of yoga today. Tomorrow I'll do an hour of hula hoop on the Wii

Dawn - sorry about this week. Sounds like you did well under the circumstances

mynewfuture - welcome to a great bunch of gals

We had a neighborhood get together tonight. I brought beef stuffed shells. As usual, I made too many, but we can have leftovers so I'm not concerned. What did surprise me was the fact that I had absolutely no desire for any of the desserts and it didn't take a lot to fill me up. Unfortunately, there weren't any veges (boo hoo). This get together is for the adults, the one in October is usually for the children. At that one there is very little decent food, mostly hot dogs and hamburgers. Personally, if I don't go, I won't be real sorry. But I do like the one for the adults, maybe next year I'll bring a veggie tray. I didn't realize that the lady whose house it was at is selling to Body by Vi protein shakes. Someone gave me a sample.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

cowgirlzride

Nancy I am loving your all around positive thoughts. Sandi

westernjoy

I'm in GRAND BABY HEAVEN!!!!

Walked all over Chicago and you are right...chasing a 3 year old is WORK!!! So think any extra calories I didn't figure correctly at our nice dinner out are moslty gone *(I forgot...3 year olds do not WALK....they RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! )

Happy Weekend and love to all of you! kackie

They move so fast. Imagine we use to move that fast.

DAM_Fine

Hi, all! Glad to find a thread for "women of a certain age". I turned 57 in January and joined MFP 5 days ago. I've been working on losing 35-40 pounds for the past six months and I'm within 5 pounds of my goal, BUT... now I've been reading about how lifting heavy will get me into the shape I want to be faster, even if I don't lose those last five pounds. So my goals for the month have changed:

• Find some cheap weights somewhere - craigslist from someone who gave up or bought new, maybe?
• Buy a copy of New Lifting Rules for Women and READ IT!! And watch some of the videos other members
were kind enough to provide in this thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/520056-strength-weight-training-don-t-go-to-gyms-and-limited-spa
• Start cutting back on the cardio and increasing the strength training
• Take a picture of how I look now so I can see what difference it actually makes

I am determined to have a bikini body by July and our 35th anniversary vacation in Hawaii!

I look forward to getting to know all of you in the months to come.

westernjoy

Michelle, You so inspire me.The way you can cook and not eat it. Or just limit yourself. I too love to cook. I'm getting better at not over indulging. I look at lowering fat and lower salt.
welcome to all the newcomers. If support is what you are looking for you have found it.
Joyce

shastar

There are so many posts on this thread, I just wanted to reply to someone. I read an article too about lifting weights like 15 years too late. I have started weight lifting too and I cut out almost too much fat having 20 grams leftover at end of day. I am trying to put back in some fat so the number is closer to zero at end of day for fat.

You must be feeling fabulous for 35 years and getting sooo close to your goal. We are at number 26 years.

Keep in touch!

banditbonnie

Wow a thread from people my age. I'm fairly new to MFP and am stumbling along through the message boards. I lost a few pounds but nowhere close to where I want to be. I've been walking the treadmill diligently and was making progress then I woke up and my knee was killing me. My greatest fear was to hurt myself creating a lapse of exercise. My mindset has been to eat to live, not live to eat. A ftiness guru thinks I just pulled a hamstring, nothing torn. So I'm luckily just walking until he checks it again. I don't have a lot of friends on MFP so if you want to add me, please do. I hope I can find this thread again. It's nice to see issues of women in my age bracket.

kckramp

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.The weather in Charleston SC has been great. I love walking in this weather, and the azaleas and daffodils :flowerforyou: are out. I am planning on working out in the yard this afternoon. Unfortunately I gained 1 pound this week but it will come off again. Being in Myrtle Beach last weekend and we had to go out a couple times this week.
KC

graycatbird

Hi, everyone! Thanks for the welcomes! I've been thinking about my goals for the rest of the month, and they are:

1. Cardio exercise six days a week (I already do five, but I'd like to ramp that up a little).

2. Strength training at least four days a week.

3. Emphasize veggies and fruit more -- try to plan meals and snack around them instead of having them just be incidentals.

4. Log food and exercise every day, even if I blow it foodwise.

It's a gorgeous day here in Maine, and spring seems to be on the way. Of course, that doesn't mean we won't get slammed by a late snowstorm before spring actually gets here (or even after!).

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

Sue

vickim26

Good morning ladies, I missed a day. Friday night Heather and I took 5 of grandchildren to Lafayette to spend the night. My Godchild's birthday party was sat morn and we took kids. Then we shopped til we dropped then home. We gave Heather 30th birthday party and was my job to keep her away til time to start. It was a surprise. We had a nice party with friends and family. ended late and of course time change so I am dragging this morning. Did pretty well on food but did not log. Did have some cake but just small piece. Was holding her friends newborn so forgot to eat supper. Today is my baby boy;s 24th birthday. Heather's real bd is wed. they were born 6 years and 3 days apart. Today is also 11 years since my moms death. She died on Matthew's 13th birthday. bittersweet day. I plan to go workout later today when ken gets off work or when heather wants to go. she joined last week. I hope you are all having a great day. did not read posts. I will try to go catch up now.
vicki m

susanp15

Michele, yes Route 611 area has certainly grown! We've lived here now for 32 years and can't believe the difference. I sent you a "friend" request.

kackie

Good Morning! I just read all the posts and want to welcome our newest members! Look forward to getting to know you better...you'll love the support and friendship you will find here!

Janemartin: Thoughts and prayers to your dear friend!

Sorry that I don't have time to respond to more individually today, but I am off to "play" with the granddaughters again today...it is a beautiful day here in chicago, so I will got put together a picnic lunch to take to the park so that the 3 year old can "RUN" around with some younger playmates today!!! What fun to be here with them

Have a good one!

Kackie

jb_2011

Good Sunday morning! :flowerforyou:

Jumping for joy here, finally, yes FINALLY found the trail leading down from the dreaded Plateau City. I've lost a little over a pound, must have dropped it up on the edge of the cliff yesterday while frantically searching for a way outta there. I tell ya, I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off! Might have to add that title to my list of personal exercises. :laugh:

Went out with friends last night, played cards and drank a couple pints of stout, :drinker: my goodness did we ever laugh and have fun. I sure needed it after this very stressful week. I'm still pining the loss of my dear neighbor lady, but I found out her doggie is doing fine with his new family, which is a great relief.

I've defrosted a chicken with its head is cut off (LOL oh that's bad) which I'll be simmering this morning in the soup pot with tons of vegs for stock, and will be making a lower-fat-single-crust chicken pot pie for dinner tonight. I'll skip having toast with Sunday brunch in order to allow for a bit of crust this evening. It's all such a balancing act.

Oh my gosh I just looked at the clock and realized Daylight Savings started today! :noway: I'd better get up off my duff. Let's have a great day everyone, and as always, thanks for being here.

jb

Patchworkperson

Hello again ladies. How many times can I restart this journey to a healthier me? I feel like I take a few good steps forward but something comes along & I go almost as many backwards.

Off to read posts & gain inspiration from you lovelies.

Geri

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Love to sleep in Sundays!

Hope everyone remembered to change their clocks...I do so hate losing that one hour in the spring.

Welll I'm keeping everything in line this weekend...so far...but am hoping that I will continue to be good the rest of today. I did my Kettlebell workout yesterday and boy am I sore today, but it's good sore feeling I will have to get it on a regular schedule.

Got all the mending done yesterday and managed to clean up a few piles of papers, wish I was that productive all the time, but alas I'm not:blushing:

Today we are off to pick up my wedding ring from the Jewelry store (it needed repair) and then to a movie. We have been watching season one of Downton Abby and have been loving it. Hubby reads a lot of British mysteries and I read a lot of British regency novels so just seeing the place they have used for filiming the main house is fabulous.

I must get going so we can get out and about. Everyone have a good day, grab a glass of water:drinker: and keep drinking then get moving...it really does make us feel better.

Laura80111

Laura80111

Hello again ladies. How many times can I restart this journey to a healthier me? I feel like I take a few good steps forward but something comes along & I go almost as many backwards.

Off to read posts & gain inspiration from you lovelies.

Geri

Just checked out your bio and saw where you are from...the last book I read the people in it were from Buckinghamshire. I know how you feel about starting , stopping and going backwards.....hang in there going forward is sure to get easier:flowerforyou:

Laura80111

friigirl

Hello everyone, I just found this board and look forward to getting to know you all. I made a good start with exercise and counting calories. Had a near miss auto accident two days ago and it put a wrench in my exercise plan. "No exercise for a couple of days," said the doctor. I really miss the calories that come with the work out. I hope to get outside for a long walk today. I'm really grateful you are all here and that car situation was just a bad neck strain and not a fatal incident.

friigirl

Hi I am also new this month, would you like to be friends? Give each other personal support? :happy:

FitnSassy

Count me in!

fitz1191

Hello My Name is Kathy & I am new to MFP I would love to join this group I need support and goal setting is huge for me I am not super savy when it comes to chats or forum groups not sure how to join this group but would love to be apart of this I am turning 50 this year and I have about 200 lbs to lose I have been strength training for a few months trying to get my body fit enough to start hitting it a bit harder. My first goal on this journey was to hold a plank for one minute and I did that last week super proud of that achievement but the bottom line is I want my health back & I want to lose weight & feel better as well as look better. Just like all of you I am sure. So any and all advise encouragment would be much appreciated

brunsda

Welcome to all the new ladies. Looking forward to getting to know you.

friigirl-glad the accident was not worse. Take care of yourself.

jb-So glad you found your way out! :drinker:

Have a great week everyone!
Dawn

realpure

Happy Sunday!

Nancy, you are my hero! Love a great teacher and I'm confident in all cases it is someone who loves his or her job. We need more great teachers. Hope you have a great spring break! Sounds like you have a great break planned "low key".

I subbed 4 days last week................ I got two lettters, one standing wave by an entire class in the cafeteria (1st grade) and an invitation to a 7 year olds birthday party. =-) and "cobat pay" - I think that was yours Nancy. Too funny!

Busy weekend with the kids and their constant stream of friends. Warmer weather always keeps our house full. We went to see The Lorax today. Very cute with a great message.

Welcome to all the new ladies. I have learned so much here this last few weeks. It is helping me feel more connected with my body and health and it's been fun too!

Hope everyone has a great week!

SharryC

My goals for March ... exercise 4 days a week. Lose 5 pounds.

yclayton

hello everyone!
yikes did i blow it this weekend! we had the grandchildren ages 4 and 2 since friday, and they like to eat out, which their fitness and nutrition obsessed mother rarely does with them (except the occasional maggianos they love italian), she makes all kinds of healthy food. since we had lilys first horse show sat am (lily won blue ribbons in lead line obstacle and in walk class, plus a special award for being the youngest rider!), and then lessons with our trainer in the afternoon plus chasing lucas all over creation at the show and thru the barn and pasture at home, he really loves to run, we were all too tired to figure out dinner, so went out and we ate like crazy people. then today after church, we did it again, we picked up pizza and took it home to eat with friends who came over. after nap we took the children home. so now not only do i feel major guilty about pigging, i actually feel a little sick from all the spagetti, ice cream and pizza i ate this weekend. kinda like a blob. like i can feel all the salt and fat cloggin up by body. so tomorrow back on track, and i think it wont even be that hard, considering how i feel now! i feel like i need to sweat all the yuk out! so it will be off to the gym, working in the barn, riding both equines, and hopefully a little house straightening plus some flower planting in the plan. just browsed quickly thru the posts, sounds like most are having a good weekend, so keep at it everyone! yvonne

exermom

Did an hour of hula hoop on the Wii today. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga and then take the extremepump class.

Welcome banditbonnie. I love to cook, too. Always trying new things (much to Vince's dismay!). Today I made fudge to take to my daughter, Rice Krispie bars to take, her birthday cake (a chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ganash only I think I may have used too much cream, asparagaus soup (asparagus was on sale, so I thought I'd give it a try) and pork chops for dinner tomorrow (so all I have to do is heat them up)

How I love when we sping ahead! How I hate it when we turn the clocks back. How depressing! I love when it stays lighter later. Yea! I'm in my glory.

Don't know how I did on my food today. Did lots of cooking (like I told banditbonnie). So that means lots of "tastes". Oh, that reminds me, I still have to portion out the soup.

Welcome friigirl and fitz1191! WTG, fitz, on the plank!

yvonne - congrats to LillyNeed to take a shower and then off to watch TV and beddybye.

I've been cutting down tablecloths to fit our banquet table, our Ikea table, and the card table. I get these tablecloths at a real cheap price. Like I just got one for the Ikea table to JC Penney, it was $5. OK, so it's a Christmas one, but at that price I can use it downstairs.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele