WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2012

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barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 16,948 Member
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:bigsmile: For those of us who are currently teaching or used to teach or who ever went to school, September is a month of new beginnings and a chance to start everything over and correct all our old mistakes.

: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 August?

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

:flowerforyou: It’s never too late to make positive changes in your life……miracles have happened for many of us and they can for you…..never, never, never give up.

:heart: Barbie from NW Washington

September Resolutions:
*walk the dogs for an hour or more every morning
* walk with hubby three days a week
*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
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,364 Member
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    Rose - in my other post (the one that was lost) I remember giving you a big congrats on winning

    Jan - congrats on the smoke free. That is truly the best thing you can do for yourself

    Did 30 min of climbing on the AMT and then 30 min of HIIT on the elliptical. It seems that whenever I'm on the elliptical doing HIIT, the front of my feet begin to hurt. Don't know what that's all about. I used to be able to do at least an hour but now I can only do 1/2 hour. Maybe someone can ask their personal trainer for me???

    Tomorrow...yoga. But first the farmer's market. Last week I got this cantaloupe from this one guy. Is it ever sweet! I hate to say it, but maybe I'll get another one and then "freeze" the chantalp=oupe chunks. Just what my freezer needs!

    Well, going to post this mainly to mark my spot.

    Hope everyone has a grand evening.

    Michele
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
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    Marking my place
  • LindaS175
    LindaS175 Posts: 186 Member
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    Just checking in to mark my spot!!! Have a great weekend! :smile: :smile:
    I'll be back! :laugh: :laugh:

    Linda:heart:
  • musicgalme
    musicgalme Posts: 2
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    Hi. I'm new to the site and would like to join this group. I'm a retired teacher who would like to get back in shape.
    I had two surgeries in the past 14 months and I am healed and ready to go.
  • musicgalme
    musicgalme Posts: 2
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    [/quote]"It's better to wear out than to rust out."
  • JipsyJudy
    JipsyJudy Posts: 268 Member
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    My goal for August was to get my mojo back. I think I succeeded. My goals. for September are:
    - lose 1/2 pound per week
    - do 90 minutes per day of cardio
    - do muscle building routine and stretching routine at least 4 days per week
  • summergrl17
    summergrl17 Posts: 75 Member
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    I'd like to be part of this group. I'm not sure how to do that. I am a former teacher and currently I get to train teachers and administrators on an assessment management application.

    My goals for September:

    continue losing 1 pound a week
    stay within my calorie limit each day (except on my free day)
    do my shapers 3x a week (calisthenics) without missing one day
    do at least one shredder (cardio) a week
    continue improving my food choices
    pack my food for work everyday. I eat healthier when I do. And it's cheaper.
  • seventeendayer
    seventeendayer Posts: 40 Member
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    This month my goal is;
    To walk to and from work at least 1 day a week.
    To lose at least a pound a week.
    To get off on the right foot with my students from day one.
    To consistently do aerobic and strenght training exercises.
    To stay within my calorie limits each day.
  • niceMarly
    niceMarly Posts: 89 Member
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    I'd like to join this group.....yes, I went to school.....I need the motivation right now.

    September goals:

    to lose at least one pound a week
    to go swimming at least five days a week
    to go walking at least five times a week for at least 30 minutes
    to clean out the Kid's bedroom (with his assistance) and my own, to get rid of anything not being used and to give away all
    clothing that is too small (for both of us
    to do something really nice for someone else once a week, with no expectations of any "reward" other than a thank you.... I
    recently ordered a quilt from Victorian Quilts for an old friend fighting breast cancer; she was moved to tears when I
    presented it to her
  • dmisty24
    dmisty24 Posts: 26
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    Congratulations on your awesome success.....what a role model. I love your goals for Sept. You sure put a lot of thought into them..........best wishes...Misty

    PS will be back to post mt Sept goals.................
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
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    Happy September my lovelies!

    Welcome to all the newbies to what is definitely the best group of women you could ever hope to meet. We are a supportive, non-judgemental, wise bunch who are happy to share our combined wisdom and empathy.

    I haven't put my goals up for a while but as ever they are:
    To maintain the weight I'm at.
    To move as much as I can.
    To drink water all day long.
    To let go of resentment.
    To love more and worry less.

    For now I'd better get some work done!

    Have a great day my friends.
    Love to all.
    Amanda x
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
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    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2194735/No-cake-menopause-Why-cutting-dessert-effective-cutting-calories-older-women.html


    My sister sent me this link x
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    Welcome to all the newbies:flowerforyou: , come in and often and chat with us. This is the best group of women, we are chatty, supportive and kind. Barbie has wonderful words of wisdom, she is a great teacher and leader!!!

    Thank you Barbie:smile: for continuing this thread!!!!!!

    Jan:smile: congrats to you!!!!!

    Rose:happy: congratulations on winning!!!!!!!! I'm doing a happy dance for you too!!!!!!!

    My goals for September:
    Drink 10 glasses of water every day.
    Have fish twice a week.
    Try at least two new recipes.
    Continue with walking everyday.
    Check in here once a day.
    Continue to pre log my food diary for the day.
    Continue to be grateful for every ounce that comes off!!!!
    Have fun with my granddaughters and my friends.

    "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
    Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Hope you all have a wonderful Saturday!!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: , log your food.

    Hugs,
    DeeDee
  • LaurelFisher
    LaurelFisher Posts: 407 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Happy September everyone.
    :flowerforyou: August goals were to
    :heart: Keep drinkin that water
    :heart: keep exercising every day one way or another
    :heart: and lose, lose, lose

    :blushing: I am so happy with August, I exceeded my goals and I won a challenge to put the icing on the "Cake" so to speak. LOL

    :flowerforyou: My September goals are:
    :smile: keep exercising one way or another at 6 days a week
    :smile: keep logging my calories and exercise
    :smile: keep drinking 4 16oz bottles of water a day.
    :smile: lose at least 1 lb a week

    :love: Everyone have a wonderful Saturday
    :heart: Love {{{{HUGS}}}} and Prayers, Rose
  • cathyb60
    cathyb60 Posts: 307 Member
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    Good Morning....my goals for September:

    learn to plan my meals one week at a time
    Find some recipes for vegetables...need to eat more of them

    Thinking on more will return in a bit

    Cathy
  • lizmil79
    lizmil79 Posts: 566 Member
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    Good morning,

    Hoping and wishing everyone a nice Saturday.

    Marking my spot will get back with everyone later today.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,039 Member
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    Happy Saturday! I had a great August!

    My goals for September are:
    1) Log every day - keep my food plan on course!
    2) Up my barre 3 from 20minutes to 30 minutes a day, get my Nike Fuel up to 3000 units a day
    3) Post at least one positive comment on the Community Boards here every day.
  • Pam020
    Pam020 Posts: 8 Member
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    I'm in! My goal is 30 lbs by Christmas. I lost 11 since June 6th. Gotta keep motivated, gotta keep moving. I'm hearing talk of grandchildren coming along in a year or so, I want to be in shape!

    My goal for September....lose 6lbs.

    Thank you everyone for your inspiration and support!!!

    :smile: Pam.
  • nbro14
    nbro14 Posts: 3
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    Hi all, I would love to join this thread for mutual motivation and support!! It's so positive and encouraging to see people push past obstacles and see that they can set and reach their goals! I just joined yesterday, and my goals for September are:

    1) Walk the dog at least 20 minutes each day
    2) Exercise more vigorously (horseback riding, power walk) at least 3 hours per week
    3) Aim to lose 5 pounds
    4) Keep snacks to BEFORE 8pm, keep them under 300 cal total, and STOP 'mindless' eating (a few chips here, a handful of chocolate covered raisins there...).

    I wish you all the best with your September goals, and look forward to checking back in here! :)
  • Goingnuts2
    Goingnuts2 Posts: 160 Member
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    Good morning/day - watch out for that spot i just marked!!!

    August has been the best month ever! I finally lost weight and kept it off instead of gaining a 1 lb. one week and losing it the next plus my mini goals and my behavioral modification is finally kicking in and were met :happy:

    School will start next Tuesday, so this weekend I plan on figuring out my menu for the week so that I can eat healthier.

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