Fifty plus (or so) support group
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Hello all ....I've just turned 56 and have decided that I could use to get more healthy. I quit smoking 2 years ago (which feels like yesterday) and have gradually put on a little weight. I'm being realistic and only want to loose 15 pounds, but no matter how I eat, I stay at the same weight. I'm now trying Chris Powell's 7 day Carb Cycling. For me, this is difficult because I love carbs; Italian bread and sweets. M-M-M-M-M-. Giving up these things is as hard as quiting smoking! I've read that when you're just 10-20 pounds overweight it is harder to loose. I have a very sedentary job, so I have been using my stationary bike for 30 minutes every day and doing a 15 minute morning "workout". Any advice?
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She changed can't to don't. She can eat whatever she wants, but she doesn't — because she just doesn't eat certain foods anymore. Taken in part from Tory Johnson, Good Morning America. I like this analogy, I think I will adopt it!0
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butbygrace206 wrote: »Welcome Sami, and Peg I broke out my flip flops today! Going to be 58 here today and I was so ready. Let spring begin
We got the motorcycle out! Went for a quick trip to get fresh gas mixed in with the old! Now I remember why I want to lose weight, okay 1 of the reasons! Bring on spring!0 -
The weather has finally broken, the cold is gone (hopefully until next winter), and the sun is shining. I expect I will take the convertible out of hibernation today. My motto is: If it's 40° and the sun is shining then the top is down. Well, it's 51° out right now. I started this journey on 12/27/14 and am down 23 lbs. to 193+. My original goal was 190 by April 1st; but, I've determined I want to get to 180. Assuming I make it by the end of April, I will consider going on down to 170 - what I weighed when I got out of boot camp in 1966. The real purpose of this weight loss is to regain the golf game (what little game I had, anyway) I've lost over the past few years. FORE!!!
I tried that game once...it's not my thing! But love the exercise you get with walking the courses!
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Welcome everyone. Was excited to see new people post and posts from the "oldies". If I had a convertible it would've been down, but settled for the open sunroof. 0
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Happy Wednesday fellow losers it's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend..... I want to thank one of our friends for messaging me to make sure I was okay since I've been MIA the past several days
. That's what this group is all about!
Rest assured I'm on track... I've just been racing the forecasted rain which started last night and focused my attention on getting some outside painting done, cleaning and staining decks and doing massive yard work on the house I'm intending to get on the market
. Now back to the inside until the rain subsides LOL...... The kitchen is turning out gorgeous! I also found GREAT tile for the master shower. So excited to get going on those final projects and wrap up painting the woodwork
Thanks so much PegJens for continuing to post our exercises and your contagious motivation despite dealing with your mom! My own went through breast cancer three years ago, so I know the trials and am keeping you in my thoughts, but like me I'm happy you have your sister at your side And of course our friends Butbygrace and Standenvernet for being a driving force behind us all!
I am so happy to see all the new postings and such great support amongst everyone! I have to get reading to catch up on everyone!
Have a GREAT evening ❤
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Hello everyone! It's Really Betty here. I'm 56, and down about 25# since the end of Jan. on a VLCD. I've researched quite a bit and recently (last 6 days) set my daily macronutrient goals to 15% carbs, 36% fat and 55% protein. I weigh in on Friday so I will let you know how this past week has worked.
MFP has helped me focus on staying accountable & with balancing my macronutrients. My fiancé and family have encouraged and supported me. My Catholic faith has sustained me. God lets me know I'm worthy of being unconditionally loved, getting healthy and being joyful.
I pray we can Live each moment so that regardless of what happens in this moment, (we) I choose to use it for strengthening the next.0 -
I tried that game once...it's not my thing! But love the exercise you get with walking the courses!
I wish I could walk the course; but, at my age and living on an insulin pump, I just can't do it. Nonetheless, MFP's data base shows a typical round (4 hours) of golf burns off about 1200 calories. If I can get rid of 1200 calories and 5 strokes I'll be a happy old man. 0 -
Morning everyone... Just doing a quick drive by on my way out the door. I got up early and watched a couple blender fitness videos while I had my morning coffee. The 15 minute HIIT looks a little out of my element, so back to the beginner level even though the videos are closer to an hour, but I suppose I can stop and restart in the evening. Maybe tomorrow I'll even join in
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Welcome Country, Betty and Mick (that's as far back as I've been able to read this morning) My dad, brother and oldest son are big into golf. It's never really caught my attention for long term, but it sure is good exercise! Must say Mick my dad looks real sharp rolling in with his clubs in the back of his convertible too
Hey ladies I'm also doing low carb. I'm definitely an Italian pasta, bread and sweets lover too I'm down 18 since the holidays when my macros were 25%carbs, 35%fat and 40%protein. Now I'm approaching the final 10 lbs so my doctor moved me to 30% carbs, 35%fats and 35%protein... Which is where I'll need to live forever dang it. But it's been pretty easy to keep up with and I focus first on protein and veggies and build the rest around it. At first it was tough to hit around 100 gm of protein a day, but I've still been able to have one bread and a serving of rice, pasta or potatoes every day if I want and have plenty of room for a fruit and tons of veg. I'm doing my best to just engrain this as my new forever lifestyle
Gotta run (actually I'm walking to the old house this morning
) and hoping to reach 15000 steps today. Have a GREAT day ❤
Tami
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. I got up early and watched a couple blender fitness videos while I had my morning coffee.
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Hi my name is Sylvia
I am 53 new to MFP I have lost 6 1/2 stone with Celebrity Slim now looking to lose another stone with eating health been doing CS with MFP on and off for last 12 months but it hasn't worked out so now doing it with no carbs as CS is a no carb diet. Don't want to go back to carbs as I know now I don't knew them.
Can someone please help with how I set it up at start of MFP APP
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sylviajackson23 wrote: »Hi my name is Sylvia
I am 53 new to MFP I have lost 6 1/2 stone with Celebrity Slim now looking to lose another stone with eating health been doing CS with MFP on and off for last 12 months but it hasn't worked out so now doing it with no carbs as CS is a no carb diet. Don't want to go back to carbs as I know now I don't knew them.
Can someone please help with how I set it up at start of MFP APP
Hope you have a fab weekend ☺
Welcome ! Under the "community" there is a forum called getting started. In that forum there is a post called " step by step ". It tells you how to get started. I'm new to this also and still are learning new things it does every day.
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butbygrace206 wrote: »sylviajackson23 wrote: »Hi my name is Sylvia
I am 53 new to MFP I have lost 6 1/2 stone with Celebrity Slim now looking to lose another stone with eating health been doing CS with MFP on and off for last 12 months but it hasn't worked out so now doing it with no carbs as CS is a no carb diet. Don't want to go back to carbs as I know now I don't knew them.
Can someone please help with how I set it up at start of MFP APP
Hope you have a fab weekend ☺
Welcome ! Under the "community" there is a forum called getting started. In that forum there is a post called " step by step ". It tells you how to get started. I'm new to this also and still are learning new things it does every day.
Have a great day
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Thank you butbygrace206
I will go have a look now see if I can work it out my computer down at mo so see if I can do it on mobile ☺0 -
Hi Sylvia~ on your mobile phone click on Goals. You should be able to insert your current weight, goal weight, I think they ask for a goal timeline and how many pounds a week you want to lose from 0.5 to 2.0.....
It will do a calculation for you on daily calories to meet that goal, and give you a macro breakdown for % of carbs, fats and protein. Since you are doing the no/low carb... Be aware they auto set to some mostly huge carb number, so you need to reset those 3 macros for what your plan recommends.
Let us know if you need more help
Tami0 -
57 and have a huge goal to meet, but, my first small step is to lose the weight I regained -62. I had lost 93 but because I tried to eat like everyone else, I regained 31lbs. Lesson learned and I restarted my journey and have lost a little over 5 lbs in 2 weeks. This is a great place for support.0
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Sandcastles61 wrote: »Hi Sylvia~ on your mobile phone click on Goals. You should be able to insert your current weight, goal weight, I think they ask for a goal timeline and how many pounds a week you want to lose from 0.5 to 2.0.....
It will do a calculation for you on daily calories to meet that goal, and give you a macro breakdown for % of carbs, fats and protein. Since you are doing the no/low carb... Be aware they auto set to some mostly huge carb number, so you need to reset those 3 macros for what your plan recommends.
Let us know if you need more help
Tami
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Thanks Sandcastles61
I have been and done it all apart from macros as don't know what to set them too as they are very high and if I put carb to 10 it won't set cos it says I am under 100%0 -
I initially set mine for 25%carbs, 35% fats and 40%protein.... Which put me at about 100 g Protein a day and 50~60g or so carbs with the balance fats. My doctor had me move them last week to 30%carbs, 35%fats and 35%protein with an increase in calories because that's where he wants me to stay percentage wise for my future. They just need to equal 100% between the three 0
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Hi, 55 here I'm desperate to lose about 3st. And would be very interested in joining all of you please add me0
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julieyeaman26 wrote: »Hi, 55 here I'm desperate to lose about 3st. And would be very interested in joining all of you please add me
Still working on how to add friends. But if you can add me I will accept. Got that part figured out.
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sungoddess337 wrote: »57 and have a huge goal to meet, but, my first small step is to lose the weight I regained -62. I had lost 93 but because I tried to eat like everyone else, I regained 31lbs. Lesson learned and I restarted my journey and have lost a little over 5 lbs in 2 weeks. This is a great place for support.
Welcome. It is a journey but there are friends here on that same journey 0 -
52 years "young" and would like to join! I've been on MFP since 2012, mainly to track my fitness goals and maintain my weight -- but would now like to lose 5-7 lbs. as a few have "creeped on"!
butbygrace206 -- to add friends, just click on the person's user name/picture and there should be a box that says "Add as Friend" that you can click to add them. It then gives you an option to send a message with your friend request.
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beachgal0626 wrote: »52 years "young" and would like to join! I've been on MFP since 2012, mainly to track my fitness goals and maintain my weight -- but would now like to lose 5-7 lbs. as a few have "creeped on"!
butbygrace206 -- to add friends, just click on the person's user name/picture and there should be a box that says "Add as Friend" that you can click to add them. It then gives you an option to send a message with your friend request.
I look forward to interacting with all of you!
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Rainy blustery day in the Pacific NW today
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We went swimming last night and I did 42 laps Woohoo . We were planning to go hiking in the woods today but I'm more of a fair weather kinda gal LOL.
Meanwhile, guess I'll just get back to painting woodwork today after I finish laundry and go to the grocery store. I'm going to try to make hummas today! Anyone have a great recipe to share?
Have a terrific Saturday
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Sandcastles61 wrote: »Rainy blustery day in the Pacific NW today We went swimming last night and I did 42 laps Woohoo . We were planning to go hiking in the woods today but I'm more of a fair weather kinda gal LOL.
Meanwhile, guess I'll just get back to painting woodwork today after I finish laundry and go to the grocery store. I'm going to try to make hummas today! Anyone have a great recipe to share?
Have a terrific Saturday
Tami
Warmer and peeks of sun today here .
This is how I make my hummus:
A can of chick peas ( save the liquid )
A squirt of lemon juice
A scoop ( big tablespoon full ) tahini
1 clove of garlic
A couple shakes of cumin
Pour some of the liquid in and start processing. I keep adding liquid a little at a time till it gets the consistency that I want. Then sometimes I add soy sauce ( yummy ) , sometimes I add parmesan cheese.0 -
Warmer and peeks of sun today here .
This is how I make my hummus:
A can of chick peas ( save the liquid )
A squirt of lemon juice
A scoop ( big tablespoon full ) tahini
1 clove of garlic
A couple shakes of cumin
Pour some of the liquid in and start processing. I keep adding liquid a little at a time till it gets the consistency that I want. Then sometimes I add soy sauce ( yummy ) , sometimes I add parmesan cheese. [/quote]
Oh my gosh you are brilliant! I made some this morning from a recipe I found online, but they added water, not the liquid from the can. I had it with my chicken breast for lunch but it was just a little blah and missing was something! I added the splash of lemon juice and cumin and it was MAGIC Next time I'm definitely using the liquid instead of water! Can't wait to try the soy sauce and parmesan options down the road
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Sandcastles61 wrote: »
Warmer and peeks of sun today here .
This is how I make my hummus:
A can of chick peas ( save the liquid )
A squirt of lemon juice
A scoop ( big tablespoon full ) tahini
1 clove of garlic
A couple shakes of cumin
Pour some of the liquid in and start processing. I keep adding liquid a little at a time till it gets the consistency that I want. Then sometimes I add soy sauce ( yummy ) , sometimes I add parmesan cheese.
Oh my gosh you are brilliant! I made some this morning from a recipe I found online, but they added water, not the liquid from the can. I had it with my chicken breast for lunch but it was just a little blah and missing was something! I added the splash of lemon juice and cumin and it was MAGIC Next time I'm definitely using the liquid instead of water! Can't wait to try the soy sauce and parmesan options down the road
Thanks so much [/quote]
Also try it with white beans 0 -
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