WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

jipsyjudy- I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the post. After reading your post, I get the feeling that you maybe having a hard time accepting that you have a "new life style" and being at peace with it. I think that once you have total acceptance in a positive healthy way ,then the desire to be rebellious will subside. You will be coming from a different place and start to look at foods differently. You will know that you are making the healthy choices for your body and that you will be feeding your body nutritiously.

You will say that I don't eat those foods because they are not healthy, nor nutritious for my body.You will come from a place of love towards your body and keeping it healthy.:bigsmile:

I maybe way off from how you are feeling.I can relate to your feelings,as not being able to have the life style that I used to have,but I have come to accept it and try to do the best I can make of each day. I used to be so active and exercise all the time,but after a work injury, I can barely walk, and I have chronic pain. Who can this be??? Certainly ,not me !! After I got over the anger of being like this, acceptance took over and I am so happy that I can walk ! :drinker:

White flour and processed food are not good for anyone, and the data that is coming about sugar is not good either. There is one doctor that sugar is what feeds tumor cells. So, no one should eat sugar,white flour, white rice etc! So, try to look at it as coming from a place of love, to yourself, to your body!! Keep coming back to these posts and you will find a great group of ladies, who are so supportive and kind! Hugs, Linda SundanceB

Good morning ladies

I don't think I have the time to respond inidvidually today, but I'm reading all your posts and offering support and love to you all.

A grey day here in London. The tube was also packed and unpleasant - but it got us here, so mustn't complain.

I was extremely proud of myself yesterday, I walked a total of about four hours and also ran for about ten minutes (not long, but I have to protect my knee). My aim is to try to build the strength in my knees so that when I do have an arthritis flare up, I will hopefully be in a stronger position to handle it.

I definitely feel that I ate too much yoghurt yesterday. My tummy is suffering, so I'm trying to be kind to it in the hope that my IBS isn't too troublesome.

Must get on with some work now, but will drop in later if I get the chance.

Love to all.
Amanda x

Well Ladies - we are certainly a diverse group - - with a common goal. It is amazing to me how quickly the pounds jump onto us. Why oh Why cant they leave as quickly??

Have a wonderful Tuesday & keep melting
Debbie

Just joined MFP and found this thread. Iturned 56 last week, and I am a diabetic. I want to reduce my meds, and not get that look from my Doctor. I have decided to give up wheat and see what that does for me. I was on weight watchers for a over year and lost only 11 lbs, so I think the breads and pastas have to go. I am limiting all but veggie and fruit carbs. The most of any other carb, as in rice or beans is 1/3 a cup, per meal.

My august goals are:
Walk at least 2 miles everyday.
Lose 5 lbs for the month.
Don't eat any wheat, but up the number of veggies.
Drink more water.

Laura

:flowerforyou: Welcome to the place for support and encouragement on your weight loss and fitness journey.

:flowerforyou: The title says Women ages 50+ but all women are welcome.

:flowerforyou: You can be part of this supportive family just by posting and returning regularly to join the discussions, ask your questions, and share what’s on your mind.

:flowerforyou: How have you done with the goals and resolutions you set for July?

:flowerforyou: What goals and resolutions have you chosen for August?

:flowerforyou: It’s never too late to make positive changes in your life……never, never, never give up.

Barbie from NW Washington

August Resolutions:
*walk the dogs for an hour or more every morning
*100 Warrior III poses or squats a day
*17,000 steps a day
* finish the rock project in the yard
*Act the way I want to feel
*Come from a place of love
*Don’t take things personally

I am new here and am trying to naviagate the site. I am 55 years old and I am just wanting to get through one day....I always start with good intentions but some where along the way someone has some cookies or a piece of cake...someone's birthday...something to make it hard to say no and there go the calories and all my good intentions and the diet is gone....Excuses I know but I need help.

Good morning Ladies! OMG I have 1 lb to go! yay! It was my TOM for last few days and today (!) whoosh (!) I'm almost there!
It's actually 1.5 lbs but who's counting.

I mentioned my "rental daughter" in the past.. we have had girl who was BF with one of my twins in HS living with us for the last year and a half. She'd finished her freshman year at BYU and then came back and decided she didn't want to be Mormon anymore. Parents threw her out, said she was a bad influence on her 3 younger brothers :-((( They were unhappy with me for giving her an "out" but heck, she was already 19-- at some point you need to figure out your path. I just choose to not let her sleep in a car. She's such a good girl too, a daughter to be proud of. They moved back to Utah about 6 months ago so we're now her family. She's gotten herself back into State University here and making a Meredith-shaped impression on my (very nice) couch in (what was) my husband's basement man-cave :-) How can people do that to their kids? People, kiss your kids and cherish them while you can-- this one's a keeper and maybe she'll take care of me when I'm an old lady (that mean's hit the Young and 60 Board at MFP??)

Only 1 lb. to go? Congratulations!!!

I don't understand when parents put themselves ahead of their children. I have some major disagreements with my kids, but I would never disown them for their beliefs being different than mine. They are people and are entitled to their opinions, whether I agree or not. It could never be worth losing them over. Your "rental daughter" is blessed to have you in her life!

I was extremely proud of myself yesterday, I walked a total of about four hours and also ran for about ten minutes (not long, but I have to protect my knee). My aim is to try to build the strength in my knees so that when I do have an arthritis flare up, I will hopefully be in a stronger position to handle it.

You walked for four hours and also ran??? I can't tell you how impressed (and jealous) I am..... you're amazing!

I've been among the missing for a while. We had a vacation at the beach for two weeks and I couldn't log very conveniently from there. I did watch what I ate to some degree and didn't gain. I prefer to look at the good news, not the obvious bad of NOT losing.

The second week I did get into a small amount of what I know I should avoid – salty snack food cr@p. I know when I do this I suffer from thirst and food cravings, but I had a bit of it anyway. Good news is it was a small amount and didn't effect my weight. I threw away all the rest of it that our friends didn't take with them on their road trip home. Small steps...

I haven't read all the pages since I have been gone, I skipped around and read a bit from people I “know” and called it good. Wow! We are growing by leaps and bounds. It's great we have so many people here giving a healthier lifestyle a go.

I don't talk as much as I used to but I'm here and chime in from time to time. I don't think I will ever quit MFP, it helps keep me focused.

As to August goals, I am working on increasing my fitness. I have upped the weights at the gym and am doing hills and upping the resistance on the elliptical and treadmill. DH and I are going out west in Sept to play in Yellowstone and then hunt elk. I am going to try out our black powder rifle, if an elk is close enough to use it; if it's not DH can have the shot. I will need strong knees for those hills!

Michele – Nice to hear your pool is coming along. It will be great to be able to swim whenever you want. I wish I was a swimmer but I never got any good at it. My main goal is to flail away and now drown! :ohwell:

Jeannie (jam0525) – So sorry to hear you have had a horrible month. You made it through and hopefully can have a better August. We're rooting for you.:flowerforyou:

Amanda – I know you will be glad when the olympics are over. It looks exciting and fun from far away. I'm sure it's not so much fun when you have to live with the crush of people and traffic. Hope the IBS gets better.

Faye

Hi. I've just turned 53. Since the end of January I have lost 42 pounds and feel fabulous. Nearly at my goal weight and it is staying off. I am going to start training for a duathlon to be held in 12 months. I already cycle to work and aim to start a running programme soon.