WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

Hi, I'm 65 and haven't really done any exercise in the 33 lbs since April because of medical issues - but joined a gym TODAY. My goal is to get my butt there every day in August!

Goal for this month. Try to make sure that I walk more than I have been because at the end of the month, that's what I'm going to have to do for 4 weeks. The city's pool is down for maintenance at that time, so is their gym.

Good evening lovelies!

July goals, not 100% met but not a total wipeout either
EVERY DAY:
3 fruits + 5 veggies, made it mostly.
at least SOME mat work, :ohwell: more days than not
average 10K steps can't tell stopped updating and lost count
let it be. Really. yes a couple of times I really did
and no hooch til the weekend! Alas, no, I've been pre-weekending on Thursday nights.
Annual goals, doing ok on the dance more/bark less but always run out of time to check in after the first week or two of the month.

Honestly believe I've eaten more fruits and veggies in the past 2 years than the prior 60 :laugh: Thanks SMVQ!

August goals below are more reachable while still progressing.

My eyes are really tired,:yawn: was wondering what DeeDee meant by "Michelle yay for the poo"
Missed the L entirely...:laugh:

Hugs to all,



Barbara, the AHMOD who WILL be size 10 one day
August: EVERY DAY: 2 fruits + 7 veggies, 30 mins of any exercise, some mat work 5 days a week, average 10K steps, no more than 2 drinks Thurs-Sunday, PERIOD!!! Let it be. Really.
2012: dance more, bark less and CHECK IN!!!

Hi Ladies!

:bigsmile: Happy August! Im back! Been off the post for awhile :blushing:

Goals for Aug are to stay on track with my Yoga 2 x a week
Get to the gym 2 x a week
Eat more fiber :blushing: I need it if ya know what I mean!
And thats about it!

My DD is in Chicago! Her first airplane trip since she was in 4th grade and she is 21! She made it safe and sound but her boyfriend forgot his concert tix and they went for the 3 day Lollapalooza concert!!!! His friend at home is going to have to Fed Ex it to him :glasses: My DD was none to happy about that!!!

Moved my DS out of his apt and into a house with his roomies...he's very happy :bigsmile: Now he's waiting for his 2nd yr of college to start!

Well my scale read 130 yesterday and I have not seen that weight in 10 years! Im speechless to say the least! Would like to get down about another 20 pounds but I can finally see the end of the tunnel and it looks pretty good :flowerforyou:

Hope you are all well...Ive missed all your stories and posts!

As my Yoga teacher says...peace and love

Kat

thank you for your support. I am on a 10 day challenge for august. how do you joing your group/

Good morning ladies and welcome to all the newbies, stick with us and chime in whenever you wish.



Linda (sundance) - I have to admit, travelling on the tube during the Olympics has not been nearly as bad as I expected. I think everyone is keeping away if they can. Hurrah for that!



Michelle - I'm starting to get pool envy!



Barbie - you constantly amaze me with your energy. I think swapping the weight training for yard work is a fair trade off!



You know, I don't really have any resolutions for August. I just want to continue in the same way as I've been trying to do for the last few months - stay positive, eat healthily where possible, exercise as much as I can, when I can and show as much love to as many people as possible. If I can live like that most of the time, I think I'll be ok.



Last night I was feeling a bit off colour so decided to watch a film that had been reccommended to me. It was called 'Lovely Still'. While it was a very well made film, I found it a little depressing. To be honest I wish I'd spent the time in my gym instead of watching it! Can't get that time back though, so will file it under 'lessons in not feeling depressed!'



My gorgeous grandtwins were so lovely yesterday. They make me smile so much and each hug I get from them is worth far more than gold and diamonds. DD and I took them shopping and I ended up buying them some of the sweetest little outfits. They are such good babies - I am so proud of how my daughter is with them. How wonderful to think that they are here because I gave birth all those years ago to my own girl.



I had a text from my sister who is holdiaying in Ireland with her husband and children, apparently the two youngest (13 and 7) were trying their hands at milking cows - I can't wait to see the photos! I know how much I used to enjoy milking goats - but it's been a very long time!



Anyway my lovelies, I'd better get some work done.



Love to you all.

Amanda x

Good morning fabulous ladies:flowerforyou:

Welcome to all the newbies:flowerforyou: . Come in often and chat!!! This is a great group for inspiration !!!

Again not much time to chat:grumble: . I've gotten through 3 dinners out so far, one more to go, and as of this morning I've actually lost a little over a pound:huh: , I'm pleased about it, I must really be conscious about the things I'm choosing:bigsmile: .
I just have to share this with everyone, I had a bit of a break yesterday afternoon so I popped into Stein Mart and tried on a few things, I have gone from wearing a 1x shirt to a size large, woo hoo:happy: :happy: :happy: . All my shirts were just hanging on me and I'm always the one that says "don't wear baggy clothes, they just make you look bigger". I bought 5 new shirts and I'm loving the way I look in them!!!!!:bigsmile: . I'm looking forward to the day I will have to buy mediums!!!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with happiness and laughter and love!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: , and log your food!!!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee

Good morning to all - you really are an interesting group of ladies! I enjoy reading all the posts and get inspired to keep at it.

DeeDee---that is WONDERFUL!!! I would enjoy going shopping if I was buying clothes of that size. Wow.

Have to run to meet a friend for coffee.

Still hoping the fix my Internet connection so I have the luxury to get out here and read on my schedule instead of during the bits of time the connection is working!

Lin

Here's to you......:drinker:

Happy August Ladies! Looks like a great supportive group with reasonable goals.

This month (well - at least for today) I will:
Track my food
Eat healthy - more veggies & fruit
Move more - get my butt to Curves (so I see less of it)

Thanks for this thread -
Debbie
:flowerforyou:

I'm Ruth, 57 from Northern Ireland and have just discovered this brilliant topic, thanks! So many interesting people, experiences and goals, many of which I share. I've been a yo yo dieter all my adult lofe and have lost big amounts at least 3 times - like 65 pounds plus. Now need to lose at least that amount. Have lost about 12 pounds May to July low carbing, most of those before joining MFP. On a stall at present.

For August I'll have a goal of really putting my mind to exercising more with less excuses/laziness.

Also a big goal will be NO binges! Have had 2 in the last month - a decision to eat out or have takeaway leads to bad food choices instead of good, followed by let's end the evening with lots of chocolate then start afresh tomorrow! When will I learn???