WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013
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I turned 50 last July and lost over 40 lbs. with Medifast products but slipped during the holidays. I have decided to try a new approach and see if that won't get me jumpstarted again. Look forward to all the wonderful posts. Needs lots of encouragement being new to this.
Pam
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So here I am AGAIN! I dont have any excuses and I am not going to make any. 2012 I had some good months and some not so good months. Like everyone else I had bumps in the road that nearly made me veer off my path. I am still on my path and still ready to continue on to reach my goals. I would like very much to post more often so if I have any resolution that would be it. I feel this year is going to be awesome!:bigsmile:0
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Seven pounds - that's great!0
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@ MTGWW --
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@ exermom WTG belly dancer you! Lovin' hearing that!
@wessecg Lovely horse. Lovely you too, and great share!
Hey ho everyone, a quick hello, I'm nodding having just returned and it's time to catch a nap. Looking forward to interacting with each of you at some point! Great to read all of your thoughts.
There's only so much water I can force down my gullet at this moment, and it's not coming out to 8 cups a day. However, I continue to drink as much as I feel comfortable with on my way to the goal!
Great community, btw!
Rd0 -
Hi everyone
:ohwell: I've had one of those days at work today, so many interruptions that I kepy losing track of what I was doing :grumble: I feel as if I have been chasing my tail all day. Hope tomorrow is better. So far so good with eating today. I feel a bit more confident in my food choices, I hope it lasts longer than one day. I almost ate some chocolate (because DD opened a bar) but luckily I was too tired to move :bigsmile: and when I felt a bit more "awake" I talked myself out of eating it. If only I could do that more often ! I've started wearing my ped again, I felt I needed to move more. On Sunday I only managed 9,000 + steps but today I've done over 12,000 (went for a short walk at lunchtime).
Sorry I've not replied to anyone, I took a while to catch up with the posts, then I went very sleepy and had a rest and now it's getting late and I've forgotten who said what, sorry.
Well time to hit the shower and then go to bed. I'm up early in the morning walking the doggies.
Night Night :yawn: :yawn:
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Hello Dear Ladies!
Enjoying reading the posts! So far, my day has been good. I have managed to avoid the Rum Pound cake that my husband has been enjoying all day! I have planned my whole days foods and it's not on the list:noway: :noway:
Meg: you SURE you don't want it in your house? Ha!
Michelle: I tried to open your pool photo on my iPad and couldn't...will try on my computer later!
Off to chop veggies for dinner and make some hot tea:drinker: Have a nice evening everyone Kackie 0 -
:smokin: Happy Monday! ~ It was my first day back to school – students return tomorrow. I liked having today to try to get things situated before they come back. We didn’t have to be there until 8 (usually it’s 7:15) and I was still almost late!! I can’t believe I hit the snooze button as many times as I did. So, I run in with wet hair, no make up spilled diet pepsi down my shirt and pants, and some weird spot on the arm on my sweatshirt that looked like pancake batter!? (Which I didn’t know until my friend pointed it out to me when I sat down! Ha) I sit down moments before the meeting and the principal tells me I need to give a report to the faculty because the person who was supposed to do it was absent. OHHH BOY! The day went pretty well, but I am certainly tired. I wanted to do an exercise video, but opted for 45 on the treadmill instead while watching Dr. Phil.
Okay this is probably a “bad” question – but I always struggle with being regular (if you know what I mean)..but thought/was hoping that getting in my water and exercising every day would help, but…well, …we are on day 6 with nothing going on here :sick: and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions?? LucyT4Dieting – so sorry to hear about your father in law! That is so difficult on the entire family – I will keep all of you in my prayers! – I’m new at this, but in the past whenever I set myself up to do 3 days of exercise of week I never keep up with it. I just have to do it every day…….let’s hope I can keep up with it because I know if I skip a day…I’m toast.
Jane in Colorado – I have thought a lot about psychological reasons for my wt. and for me, personally, I feel there is a direct link! Without throwing out TMI, I put on wt. most quickly when I’m fearful or uncertain. When I have been thin before I haven’t felt “protected” (I know – odd), and once I find myself feeling that way I will quickly put wt. back on and then I almost feel relieved to see it back. CRAZY!! :glasses: MTGWW – thanks for the Biblical reference. Paul’s words fit me in so many areas right now! I may have to print that out and paste it everywhere (mirror, check book, refrigerator, mouse pad).
:bigsmile: Laura80111 – THANKS for the water reminder!!!!
:happy: MegBlair1 – thanks for the skinnytaste.com info – I need new recipes, too!! KatieLou1022 Pammie002 – I’m new as well – just this week and you will love this group – the people are amazing and the support is continuous and sooo positive! Good Luck!
Strong_Heart – Hi there – my goal is 60 by end of year (hopefully earlier) ha – soooo we have similar goals! Good luck to US!!
:laugh: RJAdams – Being new, I don’t know the specifics about your work stress, but I can tell they are a constant weight on your shoulders – through no doing of your own! I LOVE though that you said you laughed this morning – because really, it shows you are keeping your mind and heart above the pettiness and unprofessionalism that you are describing – which is SO hard!! I’m sorry you have to face this person every day…..but I’m so very impressed by your handling of it! YAY You!
Lavendergirll – Post girl POST!!!
Have a great evening everyone! I need to work on some school stuff, play with the dog (who somehow managed to toss his favorite purple monkey stuffed animal on top of my porch roof and is JUST soooo heartbroken over it that I need to get the ladder and try to get it down for him) AND get organized so I don't run in to work like I just rolled out of bed (because I just rolled out of bed) like I did today!0 -
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Marita~Illinois0 -
@wannabethin I will take your advice. I am going to weigh in once a week, and if that doesn’t work I am going to blame it on the old batteries / scale LOL
@positivePower I think that is going to be my new moto “the mind is very powerful and it’s time to get it to help instead of hurt us!”
@mouth5667 so glad there are women out there who understand the whole image issues.
@mefblair isn’t it just crazy!! I am so glad to have you wonderful ladies and all the positive support,
@exermom Thanks.. I know you are right! … and Thank you for posting that recipe.. I am going to try it YUMMY!
@auntiebk.. Thanks, enjoy the week and the Scottish Country Dance class that sounds like fun!
@LinCharpentie good luck on those jammies for the grandbabies! I like sewing too.
TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN..
BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE AND LET YOUR WORDS HEAL
Make it a great day
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Marita~Illinois
RE the going problem, psyllium husk capsules, chia seed, and/or loads of fresh veggies.
Lin from Central Iowa
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Well I had a very good day diet wise. Not enough water because I hardly had any home time. But getting some tonight but won't add up to 8 glasses for sure.
Never did make it downstairs to my sewing. No exercise other than some walking here and there with my patient this morning. Pedometer says over 6000 but that still is not enough but sitting around drinking coffee with the neighbour don't add up to many steps LOL. Move move move is what I must do.
So now to fix my food diary according to what I have in tracked in here. Diabetic counselor in the morning. I have pretty good readings to show her. So doing something right.
Sorry but there's just to many to keep up with.
Linda C0 -
Hello Everyone, I'm new to Myfitnesspal and so glad to find you! I'm 53, weighed 155 on 1/1/13 with a goal weight of 130. Thanks in advance for all the support and inspiration.0
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Hi everyone, just sitting here reading everyone's message and enjoying the warm burn in my legs from a good workout today. Feeling so happy that I'm doing something again that is good for me rather than just thinking about it. I also think that just the newness and the fun of reading all these messages has helped distract me from the snacking I usually want to do, every time I have a down moment. I like the feeling of knowing I have made good choices with my food all week. I started out the day feeling a little low as I stepped on the scale and no more weight had come off, meanwhile my hubby is losing a pound a day. But then I was reading while I was drinking my coffee and reminded how blessed I am, and I decided to just throw off that dark feeling and concentrate on the good, and I was able to move on with my day and not let it get me off course.
I'm not going to be able to respond to everyone today but just sending out best wishes for all of your good to all of you.
Tigress, thanks for that protein pancake recipe. I'm going to try that soon.
Lyn, the reason my smoothie recipe is for two, is because I usually make one for my hubby at the same time. I've never tried to freeze one. If I were you I would just cut it in half.
And Cheryl I agree with everyone else. You and your horse are beautiful together.. I always think riding horses looks so cool.
Good night to you all.
Karen0 -
KatieLou1022 Pammie002 – I’m new as well – just this week and you will love this group – the people are amazing and the support is continuous and sooo positive! Good Luck!
Thank you for the welcome. I see on your profile that you lost your husband. I did also. It's been a long, tough journey, hasn't it? I live in the Atlanta, GA area ... work full time ... have a miniature Australian shepherd. She keeps me going. I'm still trying to figure the calorie thing out. I find it hard to understand that I need to eat back the calories that I worked off exercising.
Katie Lou0 -
Hello! I am inexperienced in message boards but I am very glad I have found this one. I just came back to MFP and already I feel so much better. I wish I could just remember this feeling when I start losing my way.
Have a great night - Paula0 -
Going problem. Medication are a big issue if you are taking any.My doctoer put me on on delcolax. Mine issue is pain meds. Fruits and veggie are good. And lots of water. Hope it resolves itself.:smokin: Happy Monday! ~ It was my first day back to school – students return tomorrow. I liked having today to try to get things situated before they come back. We didn’t have to be there until 8 (usually it’s 7:15) and I was still almost late!! I can’t believe I hit the snooze button as many times as I did. So, I run in with wet hair, no make up spilled diet pepsi down my shirt and pants, and some weird spot on the arm on my sweatshirt that looked like pancake batter!? (Which I didn’t know until my friend pointed it out to me when I sat down! Ha) I sit down moments before the meeting and the principal tells me I need to give a report to the faculty because the person who was supposed to do it was absent. OHHH BOY! The day went pretty well, but I am certainly tired. I wanted to do an exercise video, but opted for 45 on the treadmill instead while watching Dr. Phil.
Okay this is probably a “bad” question – but I always struggle with being regular (if you know what I mean)..but thought/was hoping that getting in my water and exercising every day would help, but…well, …we are on day 6 with nothing going on here :sick: and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions?? LucyT4Dieting – so sorry to hear about your father in law! That is so difficult on the entire family – I will keep all of you in my prayers! – I’m new at this, but in the past whenever I set myself up to do 3 days of exercise of week I never keep up with it. I just have to do it every day…….let’s hope I can keep up with it because I know if I skip a day…I’m toast.
Jane in Colorado – I have thought a lot about psychological reasons for my wt. and for me, personally, I feel there is a direct link! Without throwing out TMI, I put on wt. most quickly when I’m fearful or uncertain. When I have been thin before I haven’t felt “protected” (I know – odd), and once I find myself feeling that way I will quickly put wt. back on and then I almost feel relieved to see it back. CRAZY!! :glasses: MTGWW – thanks for the Biblical reference. Paul’s words fit me in so many areas right now! I may have to print that out and paste it everywhere (mirror, check book, refrigerator, mouse pad).
:bigsmile: Laura80111 – THANKS for the water reminder!!!!
:happy: MegBlair1 – thanks for the skinnytaste.com info – I need new recipes, too!! KatieLou1022 Pammie002 – I’m new as well – just this week and you will love this group – the people are amazing and the support is continuous and sooo positive! Good Luck! Strong_Heart – Hi there – my goal is 60 by end of year (hopefully earlier) ha – soooo we have similar goals! Good luck to US!!
:laugh: RJAdams – Being new, I don’t know the specifics about your work stress, but I can tell they are a constant weight on your shoulders – through no doing of your own! I LOVE though that you said you laughed this morning – because really, it shows you are keeping your mind and heart above the pettiness and unprofessionalism that you are describing – which is SO hard!! I’m sorry you have to face this person every day…..but I’m so very impressed by your handling of it! YAY You! Lavendergirll – Post girl POST!!!
Have a great evening everyone! I need to work on some school stuff, play with the dog (who somehow managed to toss his favorite purple monkey stuffed animal on top of my porch roof and is JUST soooo heartbroken over it that I need to get the ladder and try to get it down for him) AND get organized so I don't run in to work like I just rolled out of bed (because I just rolled out of bed) like I did today!
Joyce SW Washington0 -
What's up buttercups??:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Its been a crazy day, but I managed to stick to my new goal of going to the gym and walking for 30 minutes on my lunch hour. I am going to try to do this everyday so that I can get some extra workout time in, in addition to my exercise class I take 4 days a week.
Amanda, good luck with your CT Scan. I hope everything goes well.
Welcome to everyone new.
Keep up the good work to the rest. Post again soon.
Love ya lots,
Jolene0 -
For those of you who predicted a weight loss for me because I ate salmon last night, YOU WERE RIGHT! I dropped 1 pound and I am very happy about that.:bigsmile: I may have to start eating salmon everyday!
Also, I love the MFP app for the I-phone. I didn't realize how much I used it until I didn't have it. I am currently waiting on a replacement phone.
Should arrive tomorrow.
It's been a long day and I think I am going to go to be early.
Will check in again tomorrow.
Lori H.0 -
Hi girls .. Thank you for directing me onto here BarbiK. TRACKING - I need that work emblazzened on my teeth as when "I'm good, I'm very very good, but when I'm bad ............" you all know the story 0
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Hi, Ladies! Been a crazy few days here. Lots of people sick with the flu, many in the hospital. Also, several cases of RSV in the little ones. Don't think I've ever had so many friends and loved ones sick.
Glad it's the new year with a new start and outlook. Jane, most emotional eating is learned. Years ago, I started heading to the mexican restaurant where I would soothe my stresses with chips and hotsauce. Feels so great until the stuffed feeling hits and I stepped on the scales. Finally quit doing that. Walking, relaxing or chewing carrot sticks are much better ways to cope! MFP is
also great as we share and support each other.
Hope everyone has a great week,
Karen0 -
Tigress & others - have you gone to http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/? DH is diabetic so I signed up to get their emails and have enjoyed thus far. Great recipes and other info.
Went to the Y after work, 2.2 miles and did weights as well. Boss was out of the office today so all of us were able to leave at the scheduled time. YAY!
I had grilled salmon, steamed cauliflower and a baked potato for supper - delicious! We'll test the magical power of the salmon in the morning....
Have a great evening.
Gail / metro Atlanta, GA0 -
Hi I'm Ivy. My January goal is to check out mfp and start a food diary. I've accomplished both today, so my next goal is keep a food diary for week without any changes in my eating habits.
Eventually I hope to lose 15 lbs and create a healthier diet (I LOVE chocolate) but at 50, I've got high cholestrol and blood pressure (sigh).
This is a great board and good luck to everyone in accomplishing your goals.0 -
Hello dearies!
Back to school for me today too. My grade 7's were very happy to see each other and moderately happy to see me, so we are back into the routine. PE first thing Monday morning, we began with our " beginning of term" fitness test ( yes, I did it too). I got a grant to buy a class set of heart rate monitors so when those come I'll have lots more fun PE lessons!
New Years reading includes "Thinner This Year", by the author of the "Younger Next Year" books. It is a really good overview ( lots of science) of the reasons why we should eat well and exercise as well as the "how to". One change for me is to separate my interval workouts from my strength training and add a "long slow" workout 2x a week. That's six days a week, which is OK for me as long as I go straight to the gym from school with no distractions along the way. Once I get home I am done!
J'boy has the laptop and I am using the iPad so can't do a side-by- side document and reply sensibly to you all.
Have fun!
Hasta pronto,
Nancy from SE British Columbia.0 -
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I am so excited to be turning 50 this month. I look forward to following this thread as I begin this weight loss journey. Being 100 pounds overweight seemed insurmountable to me, but your comments encourage me to be able to tackle this excess poundage. Blessings to all in this new year.0
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Here I am late at night again! I lost 1.2 lbs this week. I'm so excited because I've been stuck for a few weeks.
Mary Ann - I did the same thing, wrote on my calendar 1/1/12 my weight. This year, I was exactly the same way. What's going on with that! I did have a major surgery that put me down for 6 weeks but that is no excuse.
Jane in Co - If we could get to the bottom of the emotional eating our weight loss journey would be so much smoother. I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm sad, nervous, etc. What I'm hoping is my good eating choices will become a habit and help me in those occasions.
Valorie - good luck with your knee surgery. Do the best you can with your exercises but you do have choices when it comes to food. Also, remember to drink your water!
Katie Lou - Welcome, glad you found the thread. We have about the same amount to lose. I can relate to those 16's need to throw them away
Denise - love your quotes.
Paula - Whenever you feel like you're losing your way, jump on the computer and "talk to us"
Lori - Yea for salmon! You did it. Keep it up.Great loss.
Gail - if salmon works for you tomorrow, I'm buying some. Let us know
It's late and I've had a very busy day. We're still harvesting pecans and I worked outside 4 hours today. Got in over 13,000 steps today. Will be back tomorrow. Let's keep on going!0 -
We have house guests and I have no time to post, so I just want to say Hi I'm glad you're here.
Katla from NW Oregon0 -
Liz - that's wonderful that you got 2 of those pounds off. I know you'll get that last one off, too.
Lin - you are a good friend to help your friend the way you do. Not everyone would do something like that.
Positive Power - When I was about 17 or 18, I worked in a fast food place. All that food available to me whenever I worked. And we weren't charged anything to eat it, so eat it I did. To this day, I do not find fast food to be in the least bit appetizing. Even their desserts
Welcome everyone new.
Valerie - good luck to you on with your knee.
Lucy4TDieting - prayers for you and yours. I would say that my exercise secret is 1) force of habit and 2) constantly changing things up so I don't get bored doing the same thing
I was on here too much this morning and almost forgot to do my yoga, so I did a 15 minute DVD (was planning to do a 30 minute one). Then bought gas, then took the extremepump class. When I got there, there was a sign that the instructor was sick and wouldn't have the class. Fortunately, the other gal who subs for her came to the class so she ran it instead. Tomorrow I'll do a 30 minutes to fitness DVD that I got
Meg - glad your coworkers sent you home! That's where you should be, taking care of yourself. I would probably get bored having egg omlets every day. But then again, that's me, always wanting to do something different. lol Cheryl's headless horseman....lol
tammy - I was about to suggest skinnytaste, but I see Meg beat me to it.
Robin - your boss must be one very unhappy person. Hope the new cloak works as well as the last one did.
kackie - you can keep that rum pound cake, thank you very much. So sorry you weren't able to open the pic of the pool. I'm not sure that this'll post the pic. jb - if it doesn't, what am I doing wrong?
azmiz - your goal sounds very doable, very doable
Lori - woohoo on the weight loss. Salmon to the rescue every time it seems...lol Isn't it amazing how we miss something so much when we no longer have it? Well, it'll only be for a short time. I know I'd be lost without the app.
Ivy - I like that you're taking baby steps with your goals. That's the way to do it.
Nancy - when we go to FL in Feb., I'm planning to take some audiobooks with me from the library. I do hope they have "Thinner This Year and "Younger Next Year". Say, I'll call them in advance so they can get them in in case they're at another branch. Who's the author?
Had mahjongg at my house tonight.
Every year the Newcomers has what has been called a gala. Basically, it's had been held at a country club, there was dancing. I was considering running it next year because I wanted to do something different. We've done the same thing at the same place for the past 4 years. Well, the gal who is in charge was here at mahjongg tonight. She wants to do it differently. I'm seriously thinking that I'll be on the committee for one thing because I really want something different and for another thing because it appears that 2 of the ladies who are on the committee are giving her grief that they can't do this week, they can't do that week. It's almost at the point where they can only do it one weekend. I'm thinking that she's going to need backup for doing things differently. Plus, this is exciting me because it's something different.
Well, gotta get ready for tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele in NC0 -
Pool party :drinker: at Michele's house - and we'll all be in our new bikini bodies!!!
@SueB - 1.2 pounds - Yayyy!!! I hope that is me Friday - The pound it said I gained last Friday plus at least .2
Thanks everyone for saying nice things about my horse. Next time I promise not to cut his head off :flowerforyou:0
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