WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY

swissmiss - you and I must be twins. I will work out at home, but I much much prefer (and find that I work harder) in a group setting. I have a Wii (I'm hoping for the Wii Fit Plus program for my birthday) and some DVD's. I'm starting to get a collection of DVD's, but that's good. I have to say that I can't do the same thing all the time, I get too bored. So I'm constantly changing things up.

debianne - if you happen to need someone to carry your bags while you're on your cruise, I hereby volunteer.....you don't even have to pay me....hey, I've been working out....lol Have a great time!

jam - where's this Wii forum? I'd be interested.

I did get two of the walking DVD's for Christmas, so I'm hoping for a Rebounder for my birthday. I bet I can do them on the Rebounder

sheilajane - I'm in NC

Unfortunately, I didn't get to exercise today or yesterday. We took the one cat to NC State Vet School for a CT scan of her ear. Fortunately, it wasn't another polyp. Their opinion is that it's an infection in the middle ear, so they gave us ear drops. We are supposed to hear from them by the middle of next week to find out which antibiotic she should be on. They had to take a culture and this will tell them which antibiotic will be the best. One thing they were proposing was to operate and remove the ear canal. We weren't too crazy about that.

While we were there, we went to this mall. There is a tea store there and they many times have samples. So I tried this one. Was it good! It's a blend of teas, but it's supposed to be an appetite suppressant (in add'n to other things). I don't want to take any pills for appetite suppressant, but a cup of tea at night is good. Also, I really find that I don't need any kind of sweetener with it. I know that I used to have this metal "canister" which you put the tea leaves in and let it steep, only for the life of me I can't find it. Anyone have any ideas on something else to use?

I know I've read this, but I do find that if I use an artificial sweetener, I usually will want something sweet. That's what I have merangues for.

Well, I'm planning on going to a yoga class tomorrow at the Y. Gotta get back on schedule. Usually, I go to yoga on Saturdays.

barbiecat - you should see me when I go out to a restaurant! Hubby is sometimes embarassed to be with me I ask so many questions and make so many substitutions. I've even gotten to the point of lying and telling them that I'm allergic to certain things just to get the food prepared the way I want it. One time I took my own snacks into a ball game. I honestly didn't think they'd have a problem with it, but they did. So I pulled the "I need this (the food) for medicinal purposes", I got to take it in. We went to a Ruby Tuesdays one night for dinner. Now I know they have a lighter fare menu, but when I asked for it, the hostess looked at me like I was from another planet. Fortunately, I knew that one of the things on it was the 7oz steak, but on the menu the steak comes with butter on top. Who needs butter on their steak? So I asked for my steak w/o butter.

I just recorded what I ate for the two days we were gone, both days I was under calories. Then again, I didn't exercise. But I did drink my water.

Debbie - You go girl!!

Hello to everyone. I sure enjoy reading your wonderful posts. This is my 2nd week on mfp. Lost 5 lbs last week and the scale hasn't budged this week. Oh well, I know I have stayed under my cal count. I see many of you are drinking 80 oz or more of H2O a day. I find this a challenge. Any suggestions to get more water in? I tend to chug coffee in the morning and then I am just not too thirsty in the pm.

Have a cast on my foot (3 weeks now) for bunion+hammertoe surgery. Moving is limited but have been doing some stretches. Open to suggestions. (2 more weeks to go in cast!) I have so much respect for those with physical disabilities. The challenges are many and it is humbling to let others take care of you. I did wake up to hubby putting doing dishes. I told him that was a turn-on! Maybe he will do dishes every day! Ha!

All the best to you beautiful ladies (and gents). Wishing you a blessed weekend!

Morning everyone,

Ooh, I'm just plain hungry this morning. Maybe I haven't gotten enough fluids in so I'm trying that 1st.

Firetuck; sorry about the movement problems. Ground flax added to your cereal or yogurt would help and also you do need 3 tsp of good oils per day. (At least thats what WW recommends). Long ago when I was pregnant I remember someone saying that if you get that way, do this: when you sit on the potty put your feet up on a little stool. That gets you in more of a squatting position (the more natural state) and that helps things. This has helped me in the past. Thankfully I don't get that way very often.

Not much going on here today. I'm going to get a walk in in just a little bit.

Cindy

An apple a day helps keep the system in check! Also, canned pumpkin jazzed up with sweetner and spices will help aide your digestion and tastes yummy heated up on a chilly day~

:flowerforyou: Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend! I'm a little sore today...but in a good way! Exercised yesterday and then went dancing last night. And not just a couple dances. My daughters keep me on the dance floor at all times shakin' my booty! LOL I love the feeling in the mornings ....when you "feel" slimmer. And then to realize in one week I have lost 5...I say 5 pounds!!!!!!! :bigsmile: Keep shakin' it my peeps and let's move on down the road!

Congrats to everyone on all your goals!!!!

WOW !!! Six pounds in one week???? What is your secret. I did at one time lose seven pounds in one week but I hadn't lost much at all for the previous weeks, nor the next. I was in a diet group at the time and they thought I had done something very unhealthy to cause it. I would love to do that just once at this time. I would be so much closer to goal. This last few pounds are very stubborn.

I went to my Zumba class this morning and burned 420 calories. It was so much because I hadn't done much exercising in the past two weeks so I really worked hard. I also have lost two of the pounds I gained over the holidays.

Congrats!!

Reporting back that I did a 1.25 mile and burned 107 calories on the elliptical!

One of the things I am going to try is to start doing my exercise in the afternoon. I am really a Morning person with a capital M. I have found that if I exercise in the AM I get that done and I feel good about myself but I am leaving other things undone. Today I have changed things around and I am surprised at how much more I have accomplished.

Hubby mentioned that we are almost out of bread so I'd better get one made. Oh, I do love my bread machine. He's happy and so am I!

Later,

cindy

Great job at getting that exercise done! Congrats!!! (previous post of your entire quote was a mistake---my fingers sometimes have a mind of their own....but thank you for your sweet words!)

Debbie -- 6 pounds -- woo hoo indeed!!!

Barbie(cat)- you are so committed...you never cease to amaze me.

Committed -- congrats on quitting smoking! I've been there and done that and would NEVER go back to it! (smoking that is)!

Rose -- good job at hanging in there over the holidays...that pesky pound will be gone before you know it.

To everyone out there...hope you have a great Saturday! I've got my exercise done for the day and need to head out into the icebox to visit MIL and go shopping. Going out to dinner tonight so wish me luck!

Terri

WOO HOO!!!!
Today was my first "official" one week weigh in and LOST 6 LBS IN ONE WEEK!

:flowerforyou: Well done! And what a boost to a good start!

WAY TO GO !!!!!

Watch this little clip for a little inspiration...for a lot of inspiration!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJfcxFrvnPg&NR=1

the steak comes with butter on top. Who needs butter on their steak?

People with no taste buds? :laugh: Sorry to people who like it like that but it just sound gross to me.

and NOT SMOKING:bigsmile:

Yeah for not smoking!

Okay 50's ladies - I'm having trouble with constipation (lovely topic - I know - sorry). I eat more than 30 grams of fiber a day and drink tons of water - anybody have any other ideas?? Would be really low fat diet have anything to do with it??

Yes. Also, if you take calcium supplements, they can be constipating.

I did at one time lose seven pounds in one week but I hadn't lost much at all for the previous weeks, nor the next. I was in a diet group at the time and they thought I had done something very unhealthy to cause it.

Pfftt. Those silly people. It's quite common to have slow weeks followed by a big loss. It just means you were losing all along but water retention was hiding some of it during the slow weeks and, on the 7 pound week, you dropped all the water along with your fat loss.

Water weight is also why people drop a big amount the first week of a diet and almost nothing the second week. It has something to do with glycogen in the muscles.

I went on a bike ride this morning. I went up to 30 miles (from 26) and my calf was fine. I mean, I did feel it a bit, but I'm not horribly sore there and feeling like I need ice or I'll die from pain. I'm hoping I can do 38 miles next week.

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While we were there, we went to this mall. There is a tea store there and they many times have samples. So I tried this one. Was it good! It's a blend of teas, but it's supposed to be an appetite suppressant (in add'n to other things). I don't want to take any pills for appetite suppressant, but a cup of tea at night is good. Also, I really find that I don't need any kind of sweetener with it. I know that I used to have this metal "canister" which you put the tea leaves in and let it steep, only for the life of me I can't find it. Anyone have any ideas on something else to use?

exermom--In a pinch I've used a coffee filter tied with string--works find of like a tea bag!:laugh: We used to have those Ingenuitea pots but they seem to have disappeared during our moves this past year (we moved twice--to an apartment and then to this house--which I LOVE because there are STAIRS!:laugh: ).

:I broke down and bought a tea ball today. That tea is GOOOOOD, and it really doesn't need any sweetener. I'm so happy, just not happy with the price of it, tho

the steak comes with butter on top. Who needs butter on their steak?

People with no taste buds? :laugh: Sorry to people who like it like that but it just sound gross to me.

I live in the south (NC) and EVERYTHING is loaded with butter, deep fried, cheese toppings...I could go on and on. I think the people around here really don't know anything different, which is sad. Personally, I like (for example) my vegetables steamed. I don't want some sauce that masks the flavor of the vege...I want to taste the vege. Like I said, I think people just don't know any different, they were brought up with biscuits (with lard) and gravy.

Fabfifty - you could still lift some weights for arms and shoulders (use canned goods if you don't have hand weights), sit on the floor and do straight leg - leg lifts to strengthen your thighs and of course - crunches of all kinds. Just keep moving.....

DebbieW - great job on your first week! Keep it up!

committed - I'm proud of you for not smoking. I smoked a long time ago and know how hard it is to quit so my hats off to you for sticking with this.

Okay 50's ladies - I'm having trouble with constipation (lovely topic - I know - sorry). I eat more than 30 grams of fiber a day and drink tons of water - anybody have any other ideas?? Would be really low fat diet have anything to do with it??

Today is my one day off from exercise but I'm still going to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Hope everyone else is having a great start to their weekend!

fabfifty - you would be wise to take the advise of firetuck. I couldn't have said it better myself.

firetuck - I'm sure that someone will post something intelligent to help you with your dilemma.

All I know is the natural method which I did for my daughters when they were little and had a bit of constipation. I would pop a bag of popcorn and tell them to enjoy eating it. I always knew that by the next day, constipation would not be an issue. It's worked for me too. That and also having a couple of cups of coffee in the morning. Good luck.