WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2012

LaurelFisher

:flowerforyou: Good afternoon everyone, I am a returning 50+ for those of you who are new, you have come to the most wonderful and supportive site. Thanks to Barbiecat I was able to find you all again. I just came in to have lunch and thought I would log in and mark the site for later. I am off to the movies with hubby . Everyone have a great afternoon, Rose

queencreekpj

I am new to MFP, this seems like a great place to be for me. My goals for June would be
exercise everyday
track my food
stay in touch on MFP

RebelRenny

Goal for June: check in with MFP and log food every day. I've updated my ticker to account for the weight gain. :sad: :sad: :sad:

jugar

Hello all!

Sporadic me, sitting at the computer on a rainy, sleepy Saturday afternoon. I always love catching up on everyone's news, even though it is a lot to take in! (calorie free, though, isn't it?)

Nancy, I am cracking up over your furtive lingerie shopping and great results. I tried to get some more exercise clothes and a bra today (everything is soaked with sweat and I am tired of doing laundry!) but only found the bra, so maybe this transit of Venus thing is having an effect on us. Now I have a grand total of 2 bras that fit, and I'm beginning to raid my daughter's left behind clothes. She's a gorgeous skinny thing and I'm thrilled that some of it fits!

Kackie - it resonates for me when you talk about better planning ahead and tracking. I have been good about tracking, no matter what, and find it is the best thing for keeping me on track. I even made cookies the other night after entering my food for the day, and did not taste even one smidge because my eating day was tracked, sent, and OVER. It was fun. Planning, on the other hand, is not my forte. So I try at least to enter food before eating it so that I know how it all comes out at the end.

Sue - you sound like you have had quite an ordeal! Your June goals are intense, and I hope you will feel just as good if you lose only a pound or two per week. One of the best things I have found through using this site is that the steady slow pounds feel good, and it's easier to stick with it for the long haul. I know it was easier to lose big when I was younger, but now it isn't so quick... Good work! Stick with MFP.

So, for June. I have found the challenge I was looking for and will aim for 100 miles or more between biking and walking. I am still suffering from leg pain and have to be careful, but between the miles and regular strength workout, horseback riding and physiotherapy I'm pretty active!

Goals: 100 miles walk and/or bike
more water
limit alcohol and eat the calories instead
keep up strength routine - new version beginning next Wednesday

Hope everyone has a great weekend -

liselyn

NE_Girl

Hi Everyone. This looks like a good group for me to join. I have a few goals in mind but may have to come back and add more.

1. Log in everyday
2. Concentrate and log my water.
3. Stick to my eating plan. I've been so motivated for staying on plan and as of a weekend trip over Memorial day, I've slowly added some items that are not the best choices for me.
4. MOVE..... I've been losing so good without exercise that I have not been motivated to start. Time to MOVE IT!

katiejarr

OK, for the record, one more story.

Talking to DH the other night, I was bragging a bit and teasing him a little to find out what he would say.

"Should I keep loosing weight?" I asked.

"Yes" he said.

"Why?" I asked? (Now, that's a question a man's got to consider very carefully, wouldn't you say?)

"Because it's making you happy!" he answered.

Have I got a good man, or what?

I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!!!

milove1029

Hello ladies, I am in for the month of June!!

jellyfishjen

Nancy, - new bras how nice. I am still not comfortable shopping for new anything. “ A fancy formal dinner – I will paint the toenails on my good foot in honour of the occasion! “ You are funny, this made me smile.

SallyCC - Hope your knee is not too bad. Wishing you all the best.:flowerforyou:

Barbiecat - Line dancing, the more I read about you ladies doing it I want to try it. And all day WOW that sounds like so much fun. Thanks also for keeping this thread going. So glad I found and joined in.:drinker:

Michelle – you are one busy lady. The cruise is 3 days out at sea. We just float/sail around for the time with no stops. Leave on the Friday 4pm and back in on the Monday at 7am. So excited. Out first cruise ever. I guess I should start thinking about what clothes I will need and maybe have to buy another an extra piece or two. Have no idea what to take. It’s winter sooo... Any suggestions anyone?

Kat – how stressful for you with the computer problems. Stress is not good for diets, and we go back to the comfort foods. Not to worry. The thing is you got through the day. Not sure what HOA stands for, but agree, deal with one issue at at a time.:flowerforyou:

Amanda – I hope you start getting decent weather soon. Skinny packs I like that idea. What do you usually put in them.

Kathy(plantlady) – Hope all goes as best it can with your dad. Sending you lots of love.

RebelRenny – yep when i have strange ‘diet’ dreams I think that maybe i have become a little obsessed. But rather be obsessed with my health then many other things.:laugh:


Its a cold and wet sunday morning here In Sydney. I have spent way to much time in front of the computer and its now time for me to move it. No outside walk for me today. but always so much I can do indoors, treadmill (in cold garage), stationary bike or one of the many exercise DVD's I now own. Hello to all the newbies, and sorry if i didn't get to comment on your post,I have read them, but exercise comes first. We all know that don't we.

Make sure the first thing you do when you wake up is smile! It will instantly put you in a good mindset to take on the day ahead.:happy:

from Jenni in Sydney, Australia.

msh0530

I think that I will be able to post sporadically while I am gone on my trip, as some of the campgrounds that I have reserved have wifi. I'm off to post the birthday list - back soon! Mary

msh0530

Here is the birthday list. As always, if you aren't on here and want to be, just send me a message! Mary

50+ thread Birthdays
January:
5 – csally01
6 – barmbord
13 - Qpeace
17 – grabbit97
22 - celticmuse
25 – zuback55
28 - genealace
29 - ritamerlot

February:
2 – doobiedoo
7 – 2youngatheart
7 – jeqrosen
9 – AHealthierSuzyQ
15 - anotheryearolder

March:
1 – auntiebk
3 - arborsong
4 - heartrw
6 – jeanne3651
7 – DebKRN
7 - vypeters
8 – pmjsmom
8 - deb_rn
8 – Cando055
12 – glendaaus
14 – cj1234cj23
15 – joylaut
20 - spaniel60
21 – cjwil01
25 – barbiecat
26 - kilime50
29 - deluda
30 – BirdieM
30 - Blissfuldrake
31 – wizzywig

April:
4 – Lyn54
4 - frogmama
8 – grandee47
11 – smelliott
11 – kel7298
14 - ildi59
15 – laporter62
17 - Cindyw7
22 – sceck

May:
2 – gracete
2 – janemartin02
4 – chicletgirl21
5 – Debma1010
6 – smwert
7 - walker001
13 – lovediets
13 – jberberian
14 - myjourney2
20 – mimi7grands
23 - debieanne
25 – jam0525
25 – wehavethestars
25 - sissygok
26 – vickim26
27 - rjadams
30 – msh0530

June:
3 - eotrg
4 - Caminogirl
4 - Shirley61
8 - SueGeer
12 – Ldspill
13- tiarapants
20 - fibrogirl
23 - goldwingrider
27 - Donna56
29 - westernjoy
30 - RebelRenny

July:
3 - Iojoi
7 – Lindaj07
8 – BarbieCat1
9 - yvonnemfp
20 - TeresaSavage
27 – mynyddisamrs
31 - randylevy

August:
7 – MacMadame
15 - CathiAnne
18 – bkrbabe57
24 – cherubcrnp
24 - Kckramp
27 - corqueen

September:
2 – Laura80111
14 – ItsTerriC
22 - gloriaandison

October:
3 – shiddelson
3 - katiejarr
8 - djdreger
15 – Jolandolfo
21 – peepocheck
21 - Pinecovers
23 – rjnandjosh

November:
11 – kackie
15 - brunsda
19 - Benson
30 – SallyCC
30 – topaz2986

December:
6 – cucoyannie
24 – frogmama
30 – caharleygirl

Skyecath

Hi Everyone

I've been so busy this last few days, I have been logging my food but haven't had time to post.

Having been away last weekend we're now back on Skye and I've had to work every day to get my hours in. It's been lovely and sunny but a chilly wind has been blowing in from te north.

Faye, how did it go at the dentist with your root filling?

Michelle, I had a similar experience with a mask when I was young, they had to hold my down and ever since haven't beenable to stand anything over my face

AlwaysNancy,my microwave will be 30 years old at Christmas!

Nancy, so glad you're getting there, take care not to over do it

Laura, have you thought about renting out your parents house, it would give you an income for now and maybe the market may pick up for selling it in a few years.

Kat, yay - well done on the 8 push ups

Katy, sorry to hear about your Dad, thinking of you

Hello to everyone else, I've had to flick through all the posts there are that many.

Cath x

jaks97

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Sousanna

Hi All from Australia. Last month didn't go to plan for me, so I am in need of motivation and support. I also enjoy motivating and supporting others.

My goal for June is to lose 4 kgs (8.8 lbs). I believe in losing weight slowly and wouldn't normally aim that high, but I have just stacked on a couple of kilos, so should be able to get those off quickly.

My main motivation at the moment is that I will be going on a holiday to Canada (Montreal and Halifax) at the end of the month, and want to be feeling healthy, and especially up to the long flying time. My husband and two younger children (18 & 17) are also going on the trip with me.

Hope everyone has a great June.


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GiGi0004

Hello Everyone! I would like to join your group. I will be 52 in July. I did WW several years ago and lost 37 lbs. and had a very good support group on-line with them for years. I have gained the weight back over the last couple of years and I can't seem to get back into doing WW so I found this site and have been using it for about 3 weeks. I have lost a few lbs since I started but it is going slow. My goals for June: elliptical 5-6 days a week for 30 mins or longer, be able to do the 30 minute dvd kettlebell exercises, drink lots of water, stay between 1200-1500 calories a day (I might should stay at 1200 not sure)

Can I ask how many are in this group? It looks like a large group or maybe it is just everyone is posting alot and that is great. I look forward to getting to know you.

BandedTriaRN

Hi,

I'm doing this for the first time. I've lost 109 lbs and hope to make it to onderland this weekend (0.7 lbs to go). I'm 52 and had lap band surgery 9/20/11. It's helped me a lot but there is still a lot of hard work that goes into it. I've been overweight to obese (morbidly obese) pretty much my entire life. I have had periods where I have lost weight and been normal BMI but soon regained. I am disabled with an neurodegenerative illness and while I can walk some (balance issues make me fall), I have to use a wheelchair to get around outside of the house. I recently fell and suffered a costochondral separation (rib separation) so my exercise is very limited now. I can use all the supportive and nice friends that I can get on here!
I'm hoping to exercise on my recumbent stationary bike 20 minutes a day
continue reading the 17 day diet book
log in every day barring emergencies

RebelRenny

:flowerforyou: Went for a "walk" with DD (and grandson in stroller) that turned into quite the hike. Man, oh man (or woman for that matter) an hour and a half later of up and down trails....:noway: :noway: :noway:

the reason why this was soooo enjoyable was because of my DD and lil grandson!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Eureka...that's the secret...do an activity because you enjoy it. I need more of that.

Renny

exermom

Kate - you have awesome goals. You can do it, of that I'm sure.

welcome kathyszoo, gill_L, Sue, carefulkate, Mary. queencreekpj, NEgirl, milove and diana

Kathy - You and your family are in my prayers, especially your father

jb - most of the time I snack during the day. Sometimes I think it's more out of boredom than anything else. But I know that that also helps to keep your blood sugar up. Now Vince only eats when he's truly hungry.

chrisfarmer - congrats on quitting smoking. That's one of the best things you can do for yourself.

Did an hour of yoga today, then stopped at this one store on my way home (unfortunately, I forgot to get cottage cheese for the manicotti that I want to make for Friday), came home and baked a cake (BTW-the new beater is wonderful. Things got mixed quite well. I'm very happy with it) Tomorrow I'll do an hour of balance games on the Wii

Nancy - WTG girl on buying those bras!!! What a wonderful guy you have there!

Rebel - what works for me is to log every bite that I eat. It doesn't work for me to eat (carbs especially) at night.

welcome back Rose! We missed you.

liselyn - oh to be able to make cookies and not have a taste! I made some butterscotch oatmeal cookies for the gal who is going to ice the cake for me for Mexican train. She just told me that she'll come by Mon. Anyway, I HAD to try some of the cookie dough. BTW - I'm absolutely loving this new beater on the KitchaenAid. hopefully, the novelty will wear off, but in the meantime I'm just loving it. Just wish there was a way that I can put the beater to the side and then add the ingredients. But oh well.....

Jenni - HOA = Homeowners Association. Some can be real "mini-Nazi's" and others very laid back. Or you can get one in the middle.

diana - I don't know how many are "officially" in this group, many times people are here for a while then have to take a hiatus for one reason or another and then come back.

banded - you've certainly been dealt a handful! Looking forward to "talking" with you more. You've come to the right place for motivation.

Better take a shower then get to bed. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

jugar

Twice in one day! I have to stay up extra late to pick up my son after an outing, so here I am staying awake!

Sousanna - I just read that you and your family are coming to Montreal! I live quite far out of town, but work there and would be glad to give you some ideas and maybe meet while you are there. Let me know, ok?

I also just had the nice experience of having enough calories "left over" at the end of the day to have a snack to get me through this extra long evening. Fresh strawberries and blueberries in some nonfat plain yogurt -- mmm. Felt good to eat this late!

Banded -- oof! I had a costochondral infection and it was horrible - a separation must have been brutal. I hope it's feeling better. Good work to get so far!

Michele - just lower the beaters into the water. go ahead, no need to lick them first, you can do it... :laugh:

have a great night all -

liselyn

sjn0623

Hi All, I am new to MFP and would love to participate in your discussion for mutual support and encouragement.

My June Resolutions:
Log in and record food every day
Drink 8 glasses of water per day
Walk 5-6 days a week

Have a healthy June!

beth40n2

Hello everyone,
I am trying the "Eat more, 2 weigh less". I upped my calories almost a week now, while keeping my net carbs around 100 and have not gained, in fact I lost a pound. It is so great to eat more. I am eating about 1800 calories now instead of 1300-1500!

Eating all those exercise calories does help.

wizzywig

Hi

:flowerforyou: Welcome back Kathy (Plantlady) I remember you from when I first started on MFP. Sorry to hear about your dad, you and your family are in my thoughts.

Jeannie also sending prayers your way, check in with us whenever you can, we are here for you.

Has anyone heard from chicklet recently, I know she was going through a bad time last I heard from her, I often wonder how she is. Hope she is okay.

It is a typical bank holiday weekend here, raining - I hope it clears up by tomorrow when there's lots of parties planned for the Queen's Jubilee it would be such a shame if they were all rained off.

:flowerforyou: Welcome to all the new people, look forward to getting to know you.

:laugh: It's such a horrible day that I am going in to work to do some overtime. Might as well earn a "little extra" we don't often get the chance to do overtime so until we get these files sorted it is on offer. It was quite nice to get a extra money in my May wages. Plus I have next week off work to catch up on chores etc.

Look at the time I still need to do my exercises before going off to work, won't get a lot done there, mainly sitting down at the computer. Trying to get at least 12,000 + steps everyday for the Global Challenge that we are doing at work again this year, and only just scraped in yesterday (12,864).

Hugs to all who are struggling with family issues

Chat soon
Viv

rob_knitwit

Just started back up on mfp. I have gotten quite disgusted with myself. I know how to lose wait, but I am doing everything to gain weight. Not exercising and eating junk. I have now gotten to my highest weight ever and I do not like it. I have lost weight before and I knot the drill: expend more calories than taken in.

My goal for June will be to faithfully record what I eat each day. I find that when I keep track of what I eat I am a little more selective in my choices.

tiarapants

Good morning ladies - was just about to do a big post when DH said it's time to go out, so I'll be back later x

bakz4

Hello Ladies,

I turned 50 last summer (WOO)! Life's been slinging mud at me for some years and I have pretty much found the bottom of the mudpile! It's time to take back my life, live it to its fullest, and be the woman that I was created to be!!

I've been lurking on MFP since mid-April.
SW-204
CW-190
GW-145

I think the best thing that has helped me most is just tracking calories. Along the way I've cut out lots of things I love, but have also increased exercise (for now, it's just walking).

I have a new, short-term goal for June though and I'd love some encouragement!

My son, who just graduated from college with his Master's degree in Music Education, will be leaving on July 3 to teach music for a year in Sweden! How exciting, right? Well, I get to go with him!! Even more exciting!! But I want to take at least another 10 lb off before we leave! That'll put me in the low 180's and with almost 20 pounds gone I'll have the energy to keep up with him as he finds his way in his hew hometown!!

So, anyone will to take on the challenge of helping to keep me motivated? I realize I have my page set to private (many personal reasons for that) but I'll open it to you if you ask! Thanks for the support group! Being 50 is great, but it also has its challenges, doesn't it??

DeeDee2211

Hi ladies! I`m 53 and pretty new to the site, started May 20th and I`ve lost a bit over 10 pounds now (I am so excited about it). I`m also pretty new to posting, so i really dont know too much about it, hopefully it won`t take too long to learn. I`d love to be a part of your group. My goals for June are:
try to eat all of my calories
walk outside more often
be supportive of anyone needing motivation

yoyonomore55

This sounds like a very supportive group! I recently lost over 60 pounds but am finding the last 10 the hardest!

Goals for June: Zumba class 2 times a week
Gym for strength training/cardio 3 days a week
Kayaking at least once a week
Rediscover quilting

yoyonomore55

Congratulations on the loss! I too am new to this . I have lost over 60 and still have about 10 to go.

jb_2011

Happy Sunday from cloudy, cool Portland. Great lettuce-growing weather, and peas!

My friend made this goofy hat out of her lilacs and plopped it on my head a couple weeks ago at her birthday party, lol. We were being silly girls. :bigsmile:

I rode my bike for the first time in 7 years yesterday, :noway: about a 7 mile, very hilly round-trip. Really fun, quite challenging going uphill, had to use the brakes while going down steep hills (too scary!) and oooh-wee is my butt sore this morning. :laugh:

Michele, it makes perfect sense about keeping the blood sugar up by eating several times throughout the day.

Well, lots to do, off to work in the garden. Welcome everyone new. I wish you all a great day.

jb

mazaron

Stepping on the edge today :laugh: salad with cottage cheese and left-over grilled asparagus for breakfast! Whoowee.

I wonder if I could get my bike (cycle, not motorcycle) going this summer? Jb and others, you are inspiring me. Perhaps a July goal? I am using the elliptical stepper at the gym because I can do it without putting a lot of weight on my fore-foot, it feels good to get some aerobic exercise in. Just 15 minutes at a time because I get really tired, it’s been six weeks since I did anything really strenuous. On the other hand, my arms & shoulders are looking great, that’s the result of hours on the “krank” machine. Does this mean I am going to continue using it on a regular basis? :noway: Not likely!

Our formal dinner was a lot of fun. It was a “Titanic” theme so everyone dressed in their best approximation of 1912 high fashion. Unfortunately I had to leave before DH and his barbershop buddies sang because my foot was just too sore. I got the best of the food, though – filled my plate with veggies and (can you believe this?) :drinker: skipped the buttered rolls altogether.

Today I am back to planning my food and logging everything in advance except water and exercise.

Liselyn, I was trying to think of a goal around alcohol consumption, and I think you got it right “limit alcohol and eat the calories instead”.

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.
:happy:

jugar

Happy Sunday, everyone -

It is a quiet day, dim and wet out, housecleaning and desk work getting done. Exercise next! Luckily, my son just started playing some video game in the living room that makes him shout and carry on -- excellent inspiration to GET OUT!

Nancy - get on the bike! It is great fun and won't kill your foot. I am biking more since my leg with IBT syndrome is still very cranky, and it is wonderful. Of course, the lush greenness everywhere is delicious to bike through this time of year.

Welcome to new person with the trip to Sweden coming up! I'll certainly send you a message - I have been to Sweden many times, am a music educator myself, and would be glad to help any way I can to meet your goals!

have a good one, gang --

liselyn