WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2012

4thoseiluv

Hi to all ~ I just restarted on MFP today. You know the old story ~ thought I could do it myself, read the books, spoke to friends, but the bottom line for me is tracking every day. It's the only way I have any success. Actually tried a few different sites to get a feel for their tracking system. Sparkpeople is far too busy for me, Lose It works nicely with syncing to my scale, but their database of foods is so limited. So, I'm crawling back (head held down in shame) to admit that this site is the one that's best for me.

It's going to take me some time to get to know everyone, but I'm sure I'll eventually catch up enough to start posting regularly. Support is so important to this journey of ours! Thanks for having me back in the fold...

Deborah :flowerforyou:

barbiecat

:bigsmile: this is my fourth summer on MFP and every year I've noticed that as the weather got better, fewer people were posting and this year I have become one of them.....I have been spending a lot more time outside and not nearly so much time at the computer.

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: we're off to bed early again tonight....this has been a fun filled day with dog walking and line dance....I went to my regular class this morning then had lunch with Jake and the pets and headed off to teach the beginner class in the afternoon. It was great fun. :bigsmile: I want to spend a lot of time in the yard tomorrow so I want to be rested and get up early to walk the dogs and then get out in the yard.

:bigsmile: Deborah, welcome :bigsmile: it is never too late.....it took me until I was 62 to finally get the weight loss formula right and thanks to MFP and these great women, my life has changed

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: Barbie from NW Washington

exermom

skye - the chicks are soooooo cute. Thanks for sharing. How do you keep from picking them up and loving them to death???

Laura - would you like me to check with my cousin to see if those ladies do still make the quilts? I live in NC, so when she sends it to me, I can send it to you. I understand there is a new lady who joined our crochet group and she has two small girls who are out of school so next week she'll bring them to crochet. I'm thinking that I'll bring the girls some (if not all) of the leftover cookies.

Jackie - loved the card, and so true!

Well, did the deep water class today, tomorrow yoga then probably stop at one store on my way home to get things on sale. Went to mahjongg today and maj'd once, then practice bowled 4 games, went to WalMart since I was right there to get Vince's prescriptions, now home.

I didn't realize it, but the HOA told us that we are responsible for taking care of our portion of the land under the power lines so Vince is out right now cutting down the weeds. This should prove to be quite interesting. I don't know who owns the property on the other side of us who own the rest of the property under the power lines. To me, I think it'll look weird if we take care of 1/2 and the other 1/2 isn't taken care of. Wouldn't surprise me if the HOA asks us to take care of that portion of the land in exchange for maybe a reduction in the dues.

DeeDee - that was very nicew of you to stay with that woman. When we lived in PA we had a deer hit us once, so I know the damage that one can do. Such beautiful animals, but they can do so much damage!

Deborah - welcome! For the longest time I was on Livestrong. I thought they had quite an extensive database and there were certain things about that site that I liked, but it seemed that they were down so much and it was so frustrating which is why I came here. A long while ago I was on fitday but I found that they, too, had a limited database. It was good for when I was first starting out losing weight, but I felt there just wasn't enough to justify my continuing there. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

Just saw Nik Wallenda walk abross the Falls. Pretty spectacular, I must say.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

kateblue72

Well, thinking this exercise might be rubbing off on my husband!! He suggested we ride to the restaurant for a date tonight ... so into bike shorts and off we went ... and up one of the biggest hills in town to get there. And I still managed to order healthy!! I did get a No sugar added dark chocolate bar from the store on the way home however, felt I deserved it, (10km) and I still was under my daily limit ! Was fun! Hopeful there will be more outings like this.

Have a great weekend all - perhaps you can try to do something different in your daily routines too?!:bigsmile:

Kate

jb_2011

Hi there!

Been busy busy busy with everything except losing weight. :laugh: Scale holding steady, but I need to get rid of 2 lbs by the end of the month, one of which I've gained since lowest log in, the other to reach my 65 goal. It's funny how I've been giving myself little excuses like "you're close enough, just call it good" and "one pound isn't important", but I simply cannot let myself slip away from reaching that goal. Mind games! :grumble:

Need to increase exercise a bit and cut out the snacking. Got into the bag of chips yesterday, salty, crunchy Ruffles. I stopped myself before it was too late, but still. No no no chips for me. Cauliflower with hummus on the snack plan for today.

Cath the babies are just too cute!

Everyone take care and have a great weekend! :drinker:

jb

4thoseiluv

:bigsmile: Deborah, welcome :bigsmile: it is never too late.....it took me until I was 62 to finally get the weight loss formula right and thanks to MFP and these great women, my life has changed

Deborah - welcome! For the longest time I was on Livestrong. I thought they had quite an extensive database and there were certain things about that site that I liked, but it seemed that they were down so much and it was so frustrating which is why I came here. A long while ago I was on fitday but I found that they, too, had a limited database. It was good for when I was first starting out losing weight, but I felt there just wasn't enough to justify my continuing there. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

Michele & Barbie, thanks for the welcome! I'm so glad that others have experienced my frustration of finding 'the right way' to make this journey, and that it can be done at any age.

Deborah :flowerforyou:

katiejarr

Morning Ladies!

:bigsmile: Skyecath your duckies are so cute! Thanks for posting them.

Welcome back Deborah! I think MFP is the best, ive tried other sites as well but I always come back to this one, I just like the app for my iphone as well, seems to work the best for me

:flowerforyou: Barbie ME TOO! Seems like lately Im on my computer for posting my food only these days and not much else!!

:bigsmile: sprota813 I’d love to hear more about the sauerkraut chocolate cake recipe, it sounds very interesting!

Laura I agree that the HOA has way too much control, especially on this issue but I get too emotional about it so Ive let it go and turned it over to DH because he is much more level headed than I am and he will deal with it mech better than me.

:drinker: You know when you have those “skinny clothes tucked away in your closet and you say “one of these days” I will fit into them…well I have finally gotten to that point where I have fit into all of the clothes in my closet! I am finally onto the next level! Whoo Hoo! Now when I get to the next size which will be a 4 because I am into a 6 it will be time to go SHOPPING!!! But Im not doing this until I am at my goal weight. And I still have a way to go before that happens.

Well I hope you L have a wonderful weekend…tomorrow is Fathers Day! So we will be pampering DH, my father passed over 5 years ago but both kids are home so it will be Daddys day here!

Love
Kat

mazaron

Hello my dears, :happy:

I have been in Calgary for the last five days as the freeloading spouse of a man at the International Petroleum Show . I enjoyed a completely decadent lifestyle devoid of any commitments or obligations. Wait…I did finish Unit 2 of my TOESL course and go to the hotel gym a few times! :drinker: Also managed a couple of really fine restaurant meals, a day at the Glenbow Museum & Art Gallery, and shopping where I scored new motorcycle boots & gloves. Not bad, eh? I did not log all my food (ahem, wine) but I was conscientious about making good choices... We shall see what the scale has to say.

We brought J'boy home a few gifts from the big city: socks, underwear, PJ's, and...a new video game. He said hello, thanks, and we haven't seen him since. I got a hug, though! :drinker:

Amanda, I hope your visit to Germany was fantastic! What did you wear to the opera?

Barbara, I am going to print the chair yoga stretches to use in my classroom – thanks for a great resource. :flowerforyou:

Rose, congratulations on your review & promotion. Very well done! :flowerforyou:

Sprota813 – Sauerkraut in your chocolate cake? :noway: That’s awesome. Even better than zucchini! I just might have to try it.

Mary, good to hear your trip is beginning well. Keep us posted.

Sarah, you must take better care of yourself! :flowerforyou: I am so glad to hear from you again. What happened to your computer?

Suzie, my very best wishes for your surgery and recovery. It’s been a long haul, as my Dear Dad would say.

Barbie, you are right, fewer people post - but we know they are out enjoying the great outdoors. :happy: On the other hand, I still have to spend a fair amount of the day with my foot in the air, so you will not be rid of me for a while. July 11 is freedom from walking cast day, but since I got out of the wheelchair I've been feeling pretty happy about life.

My boss wants me to teach grade 7 next year. Hmmm. :noway: That means I will have had some of my students for three years in a row. That's a challenge for my repertoire of teacher routines.

Hasta pronto,

IrishGirl0816

Hi ladies! I've been losing 1 lb/wk and 5 lb/mo since February. June has been my first problem so I need some support. I haven't lost anything so far. I'm eating too much...always when I get home from work. My motivation is low. I've lost 20 lbs and have 40 lbs to go.

SW: 215
CW: 195
GW: 145
Height: 5'5"

4thoseiluv

Welcome back Deborah! I think MFP is the best, I've tried other sites as well but I always come back to this one, I just like the app for my iphone as well, seems to work the best for me

Thanks for the warm welcome, Kat! That's another reason that I rejoined MFP ~ it works very well with my iPad and iPhone. I just wish it would link to the Withings scale ~ then it would be perfect!

Deborah :flowerforyou:

conniehv40

I just saw this group randomly on the side of the website. How can I mark it/tag it, so I can find it again and again? I looked for this forever the other day when someone responded to a post.

Thanks

luckyinlove2

Hi! I found your site before; in March, but lost it. Just found it again! My progress on MFP shows less pounds than I've lost since December. I have lost 36 pounds total, and it's been relatively easy with MFP. I encourage everyone around me, including my husband to sign up for this and follow it. So far, 3 of them have joined me in my journey toward a healthier me. I am only 6 pounds from what I weighed 30 years ago, but want to get down to what I weighed 34 years ago! With that in mind, I haven't set many goals, but they are:
Follow my MFP intake guidelines
Exercise at least 4 days per week for at least 30 min--that might mean gardening, light housecleaning or a stroll, but it's better than sitting around.
Lose the next 6 pounds

My first goal when I started this was to "have" to purchase a new wardrobe and I've accomplished that. I had to sort out most of my work clothes, but since I'm home during the summer; some of my "used to be tighter" shorts are working for me right now.:happy:

kayms13

I'm back! The past month has been a challenge--too many social occasions. It's easy to get out of the habit of logging what I eat. I am committed to do better and keep working toward my goal!

Picked strawberries this morning. I appreciate the California produce growers, but there's nothing like fresh-picked local berries! Yum :happy:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend :flowerforyou:

emnel42

MFP Newbie. Day 3.

katiejarr

I just saw this group randomly on the side of the website. How can I mark it/tag it, so I can find it again and again? I looked for this forever the other day when someone responded to a post.

Thanks

It should show up in "My Topics" if your post here :bigsmile:
Welcome!

katiejarr

MFP Newbie. Day 3.

Welcome! Its a great group!!!

mynyddisamrs

:flowerforyou: Welcome "Newbies" .....you've found a great group!!!

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend...whatever you're doing, whether it's:glasses: finding some sun or as we are here in N.Wales(UK) :sad: dodging the rain!

:happy: On the decorating front.....Papering is half done and we stopped for dinner. I can't move now ...I've stiffened up totally!!
Tomorrow's another day and we should finish it!! The carpet needs shampooing and then we can put it all back together.
:laugh: The cat's can't quite get their heads around us "Camping" in the dining room!!

Then I must see about painting a new colour co ordinated picture to put on the wall! The old one just won't fit now!! I need some inspiration ...and energy methinks!

:yawn: So .....early night now....back tomorrow!
BFN
:flowerforyou: Jackie

ediesmommy

I will be 40 in 4 days... I have also recently sprained my knee (7 days ago) and I have been diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in that knee. It's kind of a blow to me... I started here on mfp at the beginning of May, and after my first week and a half of walking, I'd been able to get up to walking an hour (approx. 3.5 miles) every day. I was in the middle of my walk when my knee went out.

Today was my first reall attempt at any real physical activity. I managed to do 16.03 minutes on the recumbent stationary bike that my uncle purchased for me. I feel like I'm starting all over again.

I've already lost 20.2lbs since I started, and my goal by July 12 is to lose another 10lbs. I am hopeful that my knee heals pretty quick and that the pt I'm starting helps.

I'd love to join this group, even though I'm not 50. Anyone feel free to add me as a friend. Now more than ever, I could use some motivational help!

Skyecath

Thanks for your nice comments about the ducklings. We had a bit of a scare this morning. DH let them have a swim in some shallow water but 4 of them got too cold and were shivering like crazy when he brought them back in. It took a fair bit of cuddling and the hair dryer (held at a distance) to get them warmed up again.

Chatted to DD on Facebook chat this morning. She's been away for 3 weeks now but with the wonders of the Internet we have had contact from her most days which has been re assuring. She's now moved on to Indonesia for the next 3 weeks and is hoping to visit Orangutans this week which she adores.

Happy weekend everyone

Cath x

4thoseiluv

Thanks for your nice comments about the ducklings. We had a bit of a scare this morning. DH let them have a swim in some shallow water but 4 of them got too cold and were shivering like crazy when he brought them back in. It took a fair bit of cuddling and the hair dryer (held at a distance) to get them warmed up again.

Chatted to DD on Facebook chat this morning. She's been away for 3 weeks now but with the wonders of the Internet we have had contact from her most days which has been re assuring. She's now moved on to Indonesia for the next 3 weeks and is hoping to visit Orangutans this week which she adores.

Happy weekend everyone

Cath x

Hi Cath, how sweet of you to warm up those little babes! I'd be interested to hear more about your DD's travels if you have the time.

Deborah :flowerforyou:

exermom

kat - you sound so much like me. I'm an emotional person, Vince is the logical one. So many times I've had to let him take care of something because I know that I would get way too emotional and that wasn't going to help the situation. Only problem is that Vince can sometimes take his sweet old time doing things. WooHoo on getting into those clothes. Bet you can't wait to go shopping. What an incentive to lose more. But remember, it's not so much losing weight as body fat. Like I've said before, for years I really haven't lost any weight. But my body fat has gone down. So don't get discouraged if the scale doesn't say you lost weight, take your measurements and let that be a guide. Better yet -- how your clothes fit

IrishGirl - you've come to the right place for support. Just keep on posting and we'll keep on supporting......:)

Went to the farmer's market. the man who was there last year with really good corn was there this week, I didn't think he'd be there until next week. anyway, I got corn and then some golden beets. Got them from two different stands, one of them I'm having the hardest time getting the skins off. I've baked them for over an hour, steamed them. Now have to let them cool and see what happens. Then I went to yoga, did some food shopping, home to cook the corn, the beets, washed the cherries I bought (wish I could freeze them but they wouldn't keep their "crunchiness" after they were frozen) and a few other things. Vince is outside cutting down more of the weeds. Tomorrow I'll do some training games on the Wii.

kay - I hear ya about the fresh produce. You won't believe how many plastic tubs of strawberries I have in my freezer. I bought them when the farmers were growing them. Now the blueberries will be in season. Can't wait.

emnel - welcome

ediesmommy - so sorry about your knee. I know how frustrating that can be but glad you're keeping up with the exercise, just adjusting. that's what things are about, adjusting to our needs at the moment. Congrats on the weight loss! You've come to a great place (and you're only as old as you feel, we have some people on here who feel 39 <wish I was one of them>)

Cath - does you daughter's job take her to exotic places, or is she like my son who got the traveling bug?

Well, here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

katiejarr

kat - you sound so much like me. I'm an emotional person, Vince is the logical one. So many times I've had to let him take care of something because I know that I would get way too emotional and that wasn't going to help the situation. Only problem is that Vince can sometimes take his sweet old time doing things. WooHoo on getting into those clothes. Bet you can't wait to go shopping. What an incentive to lose more. But remember, it's not so much losing weight as body fat. Like I've said before, for years I really haven't lost any weight. But my body fat has gone down. So don't get discouraged if the scale doesn't say you lost weight, take your measurements and let that be a guide. Better yet -- how your clothes fit

Michelle!!!!! We are alike!!!!!! And my hubby take his sweet time too!!!!! And it drives me CRAZY!!!!!! I want things done yesterday ARGH!!!!!!!!! Thats the emotion coming out!!!!! We need to hang out! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Too bad you live across the US my friend! If only you were here in Southern California! Hey the house next door to me is up for sale! Then you and I could take over the HOA!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!

Love
Kat

janemartin02

HI!Been mia this week.Was helping with VBS this week,with some adorable preschoolers.
Hubby has been sick for the last 10 days with sinus infection/bronchitis.On antibodic and cough medicine,been up half the night coughing.
Started pt after a 2 week break.working on endurance.using 35lb wts instead of 20.Trying to get swimming in and walking 30-35 min.Need to push and do daily along with pt home ex.
Hope everyone is having a great week-end.
Best wishes for the ones I missed special occasions.
Take care
hugs
jane

Suzziee7606

Hello group,
Just started here.
Goals for June:
exercise a minimum of 30 minutes everyday at gym and
report to website for tracking.
WE CAN DO THIS!

kackie

Happy Sunday!

Just got our internet service restored after our DSL line was accidentally cut by a road crew. Funny how "out of it" you feel these days without it!

DH and I had a wonderful little get-away to the beach. Even though he didn't get to walk on the gorgeous beach like I did, it was a nice change of scenery and I especially enjoyed having no household chores for a couple of days! I didn't track my food (or wine) like I should have, but I did take a fast 4 mile walk each morning and some planks and other floor exercises each day.
Back to tracking today!

Kat: Sounds like you had a nice beach get-away as well! Isn't it nice just to go somewhere different, even if its not far away?
Congratulations on getting into all of your clothes! Sorry your HOA turned down your color choice:-(

Michelle: You are so right about lower body fat being a great goal even if the scale isn't moving. It makes all the difference in how you look and feel too!

Cath: The chicks are SO cute!

Barbie: I know you are enjoying your teaching and how nice for the instructor to have you team up with her. I am sure it is a huge help for her not to worry knowing you are there for her.

Sally: Hope your knees continue to improve and good for keeping at it when you're not 100%. It's so easy to just do nothing when you don't feel well!

Sarah: SO glad you are ok. Things can happen fast and falling off of a ladder is one of them! Take care and glad to have you back here!

JaneMartin: You are doing so great! I am so happy that your PT has worked so well and that you have been able to add to your exercises. Hope your DH is feeling better soon...sinus infections & bronchitis are not fun:-(

Better get off this computer and out the door while it is still nice and cool. We are having a wonderful June here this year:-)

Enjoy your day, Kackie

yoyonomore55

Michele-
You are such an inspiration! Love both the amount and the variety of exercise you get. Your posts are very encouraging!

I have lost 70 pounds since last Aug. 30th. I finally have the food issues figured out, but need to work on the exercise piece.

Before I gained and lost the weight, I was working with a personal trainer and getting strong. He had me doing a lot that I would never have thought possible. Then I broke my foot and tore a tendon. I gained so much weight that it was starting to affect my health.

During and since losing the weight this time I have exercised ,(mostly walking, some weights), but nothing like you do. When do you find the time?

My goal for this month is to get in at least an hour a day of exercise. I'd love to run a 5k (have walked several) and really enjoy lifting weights. I am a teacher and will be out of work until Sept. 1st. I will be using you for inspiration to make exercise a permanent part of my life. We already kayak and I have just started going to Zumba classes twice a week. Looking for other classes or DVDs to do at home. Suggestions on stretching videos?

Again, thank you for providing so much motivation for so many of us!!

Deb

katiejarr

I will be 40 in 4 days... I have also recently sprained my knee (7 days ago) and I have been diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in that knee. It's kind of a blow to me... I started here on mfp at the beginning of May, and after my first week and a half of walking, I'd been able to get up to walking an hour (approx. 3.5 miles) every day. I was in the middle of my walk when my knee went out.

Today was my first reall attempt at any real physical activity. I managed to do 16.03 minutes on the recumbent stationary bike that my uncle purchased for me. I feel like I'm starting all over again.

I've already lost 20.2lbs since I started, and my goal by July 12 is to lose another 10lbs. I am hopeful that my knee heals pretty quick and that the pt I'm starting helps.

I'd love to join this group, even though I'm not 50. Anyone feel free to add me as a friend. Now more than ever, I could use some motivational help!

Welcome!!!

This is the best place to be for support!!! You can also friend me if you like, although I spend most of my MFP time either here or just logging in my food :bigsmile:

I also suffer from degenerative arthritis in my back, feet, knees, hands, neck and last year (august) I broke my ankle in 2 places so I do understand what it is like to be overweight and have injuries but what I have found out is that what I put IN MY MOUTH has a bigger impact on my weight that exercising. I have exercised almost my whole life and I was still over weight these last many years (yo yo dieting)...but this time now that I am consistently eating 1200 calories a day I am loosing weight consistently whether I exercise or not. So hang in there...also my arthritis has virtually disappeared as I have lost the weight...with that said there are times when I over do it with yard work or working out and I'm sore, but my knees don't hurt any more, my back doesn't ache every morning, my feet don't hurt constantly, those pains went away as the weight whittled away...so there is light at the end of the tunnel!

I check into this post everyday for inspiration and motivation from these women, they are the most positive, supportive group of ladies and we have never met in person!!!! But I LOVE this group of women and it is so empowering to know that they are all her for me and me for them... so welcome and YES even if you are only 40!!!!!! And as a side note CONGRATS on losing 20 pounds!!!!!!

Love
Kat

katiejarr

Opps the above post was meant to be a response to ediesmommy...and I forgot to put her name there! That was for you ediesmommy :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Kat

4thoseiluv

Good morning!

It's a nice sunny day and I'm looking forward to my DD, FSIL and grandsons coming over later for a BBQ.

I've been working very hard on creating a meal plan check list for following the DASH diet plan as recommended by my doctor. Tried my new chart this morning while I was planning my meals and it works like a charm. I'm so determined to get my BP readings under control! So, today is Day 1...

Hope you all enjoy a great Sunday!

Deborah :flowerforyou:

mazaron

Hello and happy Sun-day, it's actually Rain-day here.

Welcome to new comers :flowerforyou: this is the best place to be.

It’s one of those days where the rain comes and goes in minutes, with warm sun to keep us hopeful in between downpours. Lucky for the neighbours that DH got the lawn cut yesterday!

I added up my exercise for this month, and I’m at 8.8 hours and the month is half over, which isn’t too bad considering the fact I had to make two trips to the city to stay with my parents and so was out of the regular routine. I will make my exercise goal! :explode: It’s Sunday, so I’ll wait and go to the gym with DH after the pool opens. He must have his hot tub and sauna after his workout. :huh: My foot is healed enough so I can go to aqua fit now, I will try the “gentle” class next week.

Let’s add my praise for Farmer’s Markets to the rest of you. :drinker: Yesterday we got greens, garlic scapes, greenhouse tomatoes, locally made cheese and fresh eggs. I am looking forward to more and more selection as the spring and summer progress. I love making Greek Salad in the fall with all the fresh produce!

I am glad to be home and must get back into the routine of planning and logging my food at the beginning of the day. Who said it? “Plan what you eat and eat what you plan” That’s what works for me, as long as I don't sneak in that extra glass of wine! :noway: Speaking of all this, I’m hungry for my lunch. I think fresh greens, cottage cheese, tomatoes….

Hasta pronto,

Nancy

Goals for June:
At least 4 aqua fit classes - something new to shake up the routine.
24 hours of exercise including weight training
Get the routine chores done – no procrastination!
Act the way I want to feel. Be kind.