WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013
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I love this group - so glad I found you yesterday. Here are my February goals:
Keep working out hard don't be so hard on myself if the scale isn't moving - just stick with the program..at some point the numbers are bound to start moving down give myself kudos for the changes I'm seeing in my body - I am becoming a healthier me keep track of everything I'm eating and complete my diary everyday drink more water and green tea
Have a great day and thanks again for the warm and supportive welcome to your group
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Renny, I love this quote and I’m going to adopt it. Thanks.
“Love yourself—accept yourself—forgive yourself—and be good to yourself, because without you the rest of us are without a source of many wonderful things.” Leo F. Buscaglia
DeeDee: “Barbie Thank you for keeping this thread going ! I so appreciate this great group of women! It`s nice to come in here and get a big dose of Vit. F every morning!”
I couldn’t agree with you more! Barbie does us all a giant favor and I appreciate her soooo much.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Lentigirl: What is hooping?:huh:
Liz: I love the idea of grateful lists at bedtime. Thanks for sharing.:bigsmile:
wants2cruise: Welcome to a wonderful group of women. You surely have ambitious goals. Good luck.
Jam0525: Welcome back. I wish you good luck with your son. We had some challenges with our son, too. He’s made himself into a wonderful man. We are so proud of him now. I hope you get good long-term results, too. Hang in there.:flowerforyou:
My goals are basic. Log my food and exercise, and move as much as I can. It has been working well. My knee is getting stronger and my clothes smaller. It would be hard to keep up my morale without all of your support and I'm grateful to know you.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Fantastic Friday February First!
I'm thrilled this morning as I noticed how light it was at 7:30! :happy: :happy: :happy: Now I'll be able to get myself ready early on weekdays and go to the track at the nearby high school, something I don't do at all during the dark days of winter. I need to be down there by 7:15 in order to spend 45 minutes on the track and get back to the house before students start arriving. Soooooo happy the days are getting longer!
Goal for Feb: To break this 6-month-long plateau :grumble: and get myself another step closer to 70 lbs lost. I truly think it's the exercise that's going to do the trick. Working up a sweat on a daily basis, you know, fast walking/jogging, aerobics, that sort of thing. Doing Yoga & strength work is important, too, oh yes is it ever. I'll have to allow 45 min for cardio, and 30 for stretching and strength. Daily.
There it is, in black and white. I've written it out, my promise, my goal....and yet here I sit, reading it over and over, wondering if I can actually pull it off. Trying to swallow the pill, gulp! It's a big one and somehow got stuck in my craw. :laugh:
Ok Fine. Going to rethink this. 30 minutes cardio, 30 minutes stretch/strength might be more realistic since I spend an hour walking dogs every day on top of working, cooking, cleaning, messing around on the puter. Aha! Messing around on the puter. Ahem. :blushing:
:flowerforyou: Keep those smiles, keep those potassium levels up up up! More greens, more beans, more winter squash.
It's a great day! jb in Portland 0 -
I have a goal.
No eating anything at work that I did not bring or pay for.
That's it. It seems to be the main thing bumping my calories.0 -
Yippee it Friday!!!! Stressed out yesterday with all this new job stuff... now I am in the background check fill out lots of papers and have to wait till everything clears before I can give my notice stage!!!! Anyone interviewing for a big company you can't tell white lies anymore to get more money etc!!! I told a white lie about having an AA in maketing, I am a couple class short from 30 years ago!! Now I am all worried I will get called out for that one!!! (I hope I don't lose the job because of it!!!:noway: ) Also I had a friend ask..you did tell them you make more than you really do right?? I said NO I am too honest!! Well THANK GOD...they asked me to send them a copy of my last pay stub.... I had to have some wine last night :drinker:
I am commenting on the last thread..then I got here and saw two pages!!! OMG...I will have to catch up with that later :bigsmile:
MTGWW ~ 5# That's AWESOME! Remember this is a life style before you know it it will be 10# then 20#!! One day at a time
Lucy ~ :bigsmile: So happy you told you DH and WHAT $45????!!!! That's almost free in the car repair world!
Allison ~ Thanks for sharing the smoothie info
Robin ~ Hang in there!! Good luck I know you will find a better place to work with "NO CLOAK REQUIRED!!" :flowerforyou:
M ~ You are cracking me up! Congrats on the new gym! Invite your DH to join you to work out hie outrage :laugh: You should add a TRX to the gym! Thanks for sharing your weight loss story! I am doing the workout part..its time to really start counting and wine is another issue :blushing: I do make good choices alot of the time.
Michele ~ Deep end swim...duh...I didnt even think of that! Sounds like a good work out!
Well I have to get to the gym..then I am going to get some work done...then hello weekend!!! I will also try to catch up with the Feb tread! Thanks Barbie :flowerforyou:
Have a GREAT day ~ Judy from So cal....yes weird weather it was 75 yesterday!!!! :glasses:0 -
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Lentigirl: What is hooping?:huh:
Katla in NW Oregon
hula hoop! My son gave me a weighted hoop for Christmas and I'm trying to add it to my exercise regimen. It's supposed to be great core training. I hit my January hooping goal -- but only by cutting the original goal in half after realizing it wasn't realistic!
I'm very excited that my husband has started exercising, but he just told me that this morning he broke our elliptical. He ordered the parts to fix it ($200!) but that's going to throw off my routine a bit. More time for hoops!
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Hi my wonderful vitamin F friends!!!!! I can't believe I haven't been here in 2 days????? Last night I was feeling out of sorts, so I went to bed at 5 and didn't get up for dinner. Everything sounded yucky. today I am exhausted. I can hardly keep my eyes open. I feel fat and discouraged (although my clothes fit the same and I can still wear my watch). Sorry I'm kind of a downer today.
I've read all the posts and have enjoyed reading about everyone's nails. This time I did a pretty pink that fades to lighter at the tip.
I'm going to have another challenging weekend. We are going out tonight to a bar and grill kind of place with few healthy options. tomorrow we have company, but i'm making a healthy vegetarian meal, so that will be ok. Sunday is superbowl sunday, so I will just have to try to limit my indulging. I planned out my exercise during the week and am doing more, so that should help offset it.
Goals for February: I'm at a loss. I guess just keep trying to meet my standing goals. I really want to lose this 9 pounds.
Well i am sorry I am not replying to everyone personally this time. No energy right now, plus i have a couple of meetings to get to. Take care, Meg0 -
I had a great interview this morning. So now I wait. Two job interviews. both went well, I hope something comes of it. I am so glad it is Friday.
thanks for the support all,
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
The Sunny PNW0 -
Hi Vitamin F's,
I started with this website around the first week in January. I'm still entering my foods and activities, so that's a start. I'm in Ohio, west of Cleveland near Lake Erie. Yesterday was like Spring, but today it's 16 deg. and snowing a lot! I am hoping to make new "F" friends to support and give support in this quest for health and vanity! Say hi anytime!
Laura0 -
Hi---I'd like to join. I've been on MFP for about a year. Did very well and fell off track during Hurricane Sandy......and gained a very some solid lbs.
I've decided to eat more and feed my body instead of starving myself at 1200 and lower; eating nothing but chicken and lettuce. I also started C25K and lift every other day. The scale isn't moving
but I'm going to keep going and stop beating myself up over it.
My goals are to keep logging, keep working out, drink more water, and take my dog out for a walk instead of spending time on the computer!
Thanks
Barbara LI NY0 -
Would love to join this group....I can always use more vitamin F!
My goals for February are :
to lose 5 pounds
lose 2 inches from my wast
Lose 3 inches from my hips
Walk 6 days a week.0 -
TGIF~~Want to say thanks to all of you wonderful friends.
I have 2 days of not overeating.Thanks for your tips also.
My goals are to move more.
stick to my plan
Be proud of what Im doing and not let done by what I did.
I too like others,thought I`d never see 200 again.I feel I keep loosing the same lbs over and over.
I`m glad to be part of a group that understands.
HUGS
jane0 -
Thank you all for your kind thoughts while I was ill. I still have a stuffy nose, but feel a whole lot better and I'm not sleeping 18 hours a day. I stayed with my goals for January, before I got sick and I had Feb, just sneak up on me so I will have to think of them and post tomorrow. Congrats to all who lost, and I read on Jan someone is a New Grandma, good for you. It's a lot of fun. Yeah, give em soda, shake them up and give them back to their parents LOL.
Tigress still alive in Ga0 -
Bumping in to mark my spot and then heading out for a walk in the glorious plus 10 C degree weather. (It's February, right?)
Glenda, in the unseasonably warm south of Alberta0 -
How do I join the group?:blushing:0
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Bump for later....Eileen near San Diego0
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:flowerforyou: Michele, There are a lot of books I’ve read that were recommended to me by women on this thread or recommended by the authors of those books.
About healthy eating: “The Thin Commandments”
About living long and healthy “Younger Next Year for Women”
About strength training “Strong Women Stay Young” and “The New Rules of Lifting for Women”
About overall well-being and attitude “The Happiness Project” and “Happier at Home”
Everything you ever wanted to know about living a long and healthy life “Drop Dead Healthy”---I’m listening to this right now and loving every word.
I’m currently reading “The Four Hour Body”…….it’s a huge book and has some interesting ideas but there might be too much to wade through to get the information that will be useful.
:bigsmile: Laura and Jane, I am so excited that the two of you will be meeting today.
:flowerforyou: Renny, I have been a huge fan of Leo Buscaglia for years…..thanks for the quote.
:flowerforyou: Jeannie, we’ve had to put our son in the hands of higher power many times in his life…..i wish you peace as you do that with your son.
:flowerforyou: Hope, sorry to hear about your elliptical….when our exercise broke and was out of commission for awhile it was a very sad time for me.
:flowerforyou: Robin, good luck on finding the job that’s right for you.
:flowerforyou: To anyone who is discouraged by the scale
weight loss is not linear
one good week does not always equal a weight loss and one bad day does not always equal a weight gain……make a good plan and stick to it and if the numbers on your scale make you crazy, lock your scale in the trunk of your car for a month.
:flowerforyou: One thing I like about resolutions that are behaviours is that I can make myself do. if I want to drink 9 glasses of water a day, I can drink the last 4 at bedtime if I’ve forgotten earlier, but if I want to lose 4 pounds, there’s no way I can make myself do it, I can only control my behaviours not the results.
:flowerforyou: I you have posted on this thread, you’ve joined……now come back again, read the posts since your last post, respond to something that interests you, ask a question, or tell us what’s on your mind. We’re glad you’re here…….remember, each of us was new once. Barbie from drizzly NW Washington
My word for 2013 is “Stretch” inspired by “The Happiness Project”….I will seek opportunities to stretch my body and stretch myself personally by improving skills and trying new things.
Resolutions for January (with end of the month comments)
*Be agreeable----say OK (not 100% but, when followed, made my life much happier)
* Yoga once a week (added some yoga stretches to my day but not the formal program I envisioned)
*Walk with hubby once a week (a bad idea to make a resolution that included someone else)
*Weight training three times a week (eleven times in 31 days, very good)
Resolutions for February
*Add more yoga stretches to each day
*Weight training three times a week
*Act the way I want to feel
*Put half ounce of walnuts in morning shake
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."0 -
Hello ladies...I just took time to read through the posts. So much going on in all our lives. I spent most of the day shopping with my granddaughter on her last day as a six year old. Tomorrow is her 7th birthday.
Mouth - Congratulations on the new grandson. Grandkids are the BEST!!!
I must take a minute to log my food, so I will check back in later...Mary0 -
Thanks for starting this thread! :flowerforyou: I feel so left out in the younger threads, as I have not much of anything in common with the younger crowd these days.0
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Barb - I'm so glad you started this group and that I found you
If you need any help or advise on the yoga let me know - I started over 15 years ago and now am a certified instructor. there is nothing like going to a live class but if that is not happening let me know and I can recommend some good DVD's you might want to try on your own Jodi0 -
Good evening beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Found my January goals!
Cook my own beans instead of buying the canned ones....:bigsmile: did that!
Closet cleaned out....:frown: didn't happen
Find a hobby I like....:frown: didn't happen, however I did sign up for a 5K:happy:
Laugh everyday....:laugh: absolutely
Grateful for every ounce that comes off....no ounce came off:sad: , but I am grateful for every inch I lost:bigsmile:
Check in here everyday....:bigsmile: love getting my Vit. F everyday!
Goals for February:
Go to every training session for my 5K, twice a week Mon. And Thurs., unless I'm so sick I have to be bed.
Check out the yoga place I've been eyeing for the last few weeks.
Be grateful for every ounce or inch that comes off.
Find something to laugh about everyday!
Check in here at least once a day.
Try at least one new low cal recipe.
Welcome to everyone who is new! You'll love this great group of vivacious women! Come in often and just start chatting!
Hope everyone has a wonderful fun night!
Hugs,
DeeDee0 -
Had a great day playing golf with my Friday Friends. Lots of good exercise (not as much as MFP thinks tho!) Did you know today is Healthy Heart Day? So glad all of you are working to get your heart healthy. You know how bad luck comes in three? Well this morning as we were loading up our golf cart to go to the course, I accidently locked our keys in the car, then proceeded to lock the garage door. Had to go to a neighbors and get her key to my house so we could go. Once in the car, I spilled my “Bubba Cup” of hot tea on DH’s leg. Tried to dab it dry with a Kleenex and left white fuzz on his pants. (Good thing he loves me). When we got to the course, I discovered I’d left my 7 iron at home. All that said, I had the best game I’ve had in years. Go figure!
Lori H – congratulations on your new grandson, Calab. So glad he made his appearance even tho he didn’t want to without the C-section. Hope his mommy heals rapidly.
Michelle – love what you told Jane, “a problem shared is a problem halved”. I’d never heard that before but will tuck it in my memory bank. Be careful with your ankle on the treadmill. I’m one of those people who think beets are red. Never heard of a golden beet!
Nursied – welcome and come back often to chat. Barbie will post a new thread for February (you must see her graphic art) and the link will be at the bottom of one of these pages.
Gail – I was hoping you were ok in GA. We had 50 mph gusts all day Wednesday and a few limbs down but that was all. When I worked full-time and long days I felt the same way you do. Every weekend was laundry and cleaning. One Sunday I was ironing my DH’s shirts and he was watching football on tv and I said something is wrong with this picture. We started taking his shirts to the cleaners and it gave me some free time on weekends. Look at all the chores and see if you can delegate some of them.
Barbara Ann in WA – your dinner sounds yummy and I’m so proud of you for pushing yourself. WTG.
Katia – my DH gave me this clear plastic keyboard cover for Christmas. Sometimes I get the same post three times. Weird. I know it’s me!
Mary C in WI – Congrats on reaching your goal of 100 miles this month.
Linda C – I think it’s good that you’re trying to not weight everyday. I was so obsessed with the scale I’d weigh during the night! Now I try to weight once a week.
Vickie in Sudbury Ont– probably water gain. Don’t you give up!I So glad you posted your name and location.
Barbie – love our February graphic. I’ll report on my January goals after I’m done with responses.
Renny – Awwww. Love the quote. This group seems like a big happy family. Thanks.
Mary in TN – enjoy your visit to your DH and family. Keep those steps going. I’m also trying to get upto 10000 steps.
Carolyn - Welcome back, Set those Feb goals and jump back on track.
Vicky – NC Great that you had to up your goal, you’re doing great. We’re cruising in April and I am going to lose 7 including what I’ve lost in January.
Laura in Co – Hope your lunch was fun with Jane H. I’m with you wising for the best February ever!
Pam from WI – good goals. Work hard!!
Jodi – good goals. Now you just have to do them! I know you can do this.
Jb in Portland – If you believe you will achieve. Post your goals where you will see them everyday and go for it.
Cheryl – you’re right, there are usually some really unhealthy foods in the break rooms and vending machines. Good for you.
My January goals were: 1. Log into MFP and track food and exercise daily.(Did it!)
2. Drink @ least 6 glasses of water a day. (usually got 8-9)
3. Increase f/v to 5 per day. (Didn’t do this everyday ☹)
4. Exercise 5X a week for 30 min. (Did this)
February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3. Up exercise to 45 min 5 x a week.
Ok that’s all for today. Happy February Vit F friends.
Sue in TX0 -
Jan. goals: 1. Join MFP and figure out how to make it work.
2. Stay off the scale except for weigh-in day (Mondays).
3. Exercise - increase exercise bike time.
4. Make friend requests and ask for support.
5. Be supportive of others
Results: 1. Met:) Still working on making it work even better.
2. Met:)
3. increased from 5 min-12 min.
4. Made several very supportive friends.
5. Tried to reach out to support others.
Thank you for creating this board, Barbie. It's great!0 -
Forgot to add Feb. goals...
Measure and chart all food every day (I missed one day in Jan).
Continue to stay off the scale and just trust the process.
Eat 5 fruits/veggies a day.
exercise 30 min/5 days a week
Figure out my TDEE and other important numbers(?)
Continue to say "NO" to goodies at work and eat only what's in my lunchbox.
Wishing everyone a fabulous February:)0 -
Its been a busy day with Health exam, home for Turkey BLT on romaine (no bread) then off to cards with friends and tons of snacks..I kept a tight curb on snacking, drank lots of black coffee!
Janice in Ontario, do not be discouraged, this "two" will pass!!
Lori H..Big congrats on the grandbaby, the plus with C's is baby has a lovely round head right from the start....
Michelle and Renny...another great saying for this group..."Many hands make light work" a favorite quote of my Grandmothers.
Jenny...:brokenheart: Trust in the way you have raised your son, we had one out of three sons who was brought home by the police in the middle of the night for suspected car prowling, vandalized his shop teachers motorcycle with sawdust in the gas tank, graduated from high school with a D average and is now a career law enforcement officer after a 12 yr stint in the Coast Guard.
Mary in TN, WOW on the 10,000 steps goal!
Cheryl..that's a great break room plan!! Stick with it!!:drinker:
Barbie...you are just plain AWESOME!!!:bigsmile:
Barbara in Sunny Sequim, WA0 -
Coming in late today and so happy to read all the posts! I perused some of the other "topics" and I couldn't agree more... I don't really fit in with the younger crowd trying to manage their exercise/food intake.... it's great to read about other women in a similar situation.
Thanks Barbie!! and everyone else who is so diligent replying to us all... way too many for me to reply to tonight!
I substitute taught today and actually took my smoothie in with me. Worked pretty well... I'm still learning! haha!
Goals for Feb:
Cardio 30-40 min, 5 days a week
Strength training , 2 days a week
Log all my food
Be happy. Be grateful
Have a great evening... putting on my sweats and settling down with DH and sweet pup!
Tammy in Va Beach0 -
Wow; already February - say it isn't so! Goals for February, let's see....
:bigsmile: work is picking up speed; I hope to keep it going as it keeps me active which is good all the way around
:bigsmile: rejoin the Wylie Rec center and get back on track with my weight loss goal
If I can achieve those 2 goals I will be :happy: !0
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