WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013

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Hi All; I have never actually tried to lose weight as hard as I am doing now. I am 50+ and have found the weight just doesn't want to leave at this age..I lost weight before the holidays but gained it all back. I don't get much in the exercise part I have Fibro and Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Pain..which makes it very hard to lose weight cause I am usually setting down.
I weigh 167 now and I would like to lose 30lbs to start. It has been good to read the posts here and see how many of you have lost and still upbeat about doing more.. I hope I too can lose the weight as you have. Happy New Year All!!!!

Take Care
Liz M.

Good morning ladies.. I had a very good check in at the doctors office yesterday. My blood pressure has come down to "normal" range & I have dropped 6 lbs since my last visit in Dec. This has given me more motivation to keep on track than I thought it was going too. My goal for Jan is to lose another 6+ lbs. My sister has played a great part in keeping me walking every day. She lives in NC & I live in GA but we walk together every day. Our running joke is that she is the Hare & I am the Turtle. Before going to bed we text each other to confirm the clocks are set for our morning walk. Who ever is up and going first will text the other one to give them encouragement to get going. We walk out the door together and at different milestones along the way we keep each other posted as to how we are doing, where we are at and what we have seen. I have learned more about her neighborhood since walking the past month than I knew in the previous 3 years since she moved in there. I love taking photos of the sunset or wildlife & messaging them to her. It really has brought us closer than we have been in years. The nice thing about what we are doing is that we can keep it going no matter where we are. Both of us travel but the world of technology makes it possible to walk together if she is in China & I am in Germany. This morning my sister left for Texas but we still got our time in together.

Good morning and happy weekend, fabulous ladies!

Had a wonderful date night with DH last night - we went to one of our favorite restaurants (a fancy one) for dinner and some adult conversation. I had saved up 1k calories for it lol:drinker: . I had a prosecco cocktail and wine with dinner (I wasn't driving!) but the meal itself was fairly benign - a roasted squash salad with blue cheese and roasted chestnuts, dressing on the side, then a vegetarian sampler for the main course. In the end it wasn't as interesting as it could have been and DH and I again had that conversation about "why do we bother to go out to eat when we could make something as tasty or tastier at home?" However, it's a romantic inn with great atmosphere, I got to dress up (and looked smashing!), so it was still fun.

Today it's time to take down the decorations and start spring cleaning (I have to get a head start this year as we'll have a lot of company in the coming year). I also need to get to the store and do some work that I promised the team I would do over the weekend.

I already did my workout for the day - a 60 minute Combat (kickboxing/martial arts DVD) routine. So fun! Tomorrow's supposed to be my "rest" day but I'm doing yoga - I've really been missing the stretching and flexibility portion, and that's the one thing this workout is missing. I didn't think I had a lot left to "shape" but my bottom's letting me know elsewise :laugh: . I can already see a lot of changes - my tummy's flattening out (finally!!!) and everything is toning up. I had the same results when I did kickboxing on a regular basis before - and for me it's a routine I love. As soon as I get over the feeling of being a klutz I'm good to go!:blushing:

Not responding to everyone this morning but I want to wish those of you suffering from illnesses, either your own or someone close to you, better health soon. Cheryl, stop beating yourself up. That's absolutely the wrong direction if you want to start feeling better about yourself! JB, it's such a useful exercise to measure where you are this year compared to last - good job, you! I'm so impressed by everyone's dedication and devotion to a healthier 2013 - hope we are all here at the end of the year to tally the results!

Cheers,

M.

Hi Ladies!
wanted to share a positive quote with all.... So far, so good with the dieting and this website. Only on day 5, so I am sure I will need your encouragement and help in the coming months. But for now doing well and losing a few lbs, so it is a good day!

EVERY NEW DAY IS A NEW CHANCE TO MAKE A CHANGE!
make it a great day!
Denise

Hi Ladies!!

I just posted on the board, THEN read the post... OOOPS! I am new to this, but realized, "read" first then post.. So here I go again..sorry!

@ Judy/PositivePower Thanks for your quote. I will keep mine coming as well. And I am a Dr. Oz freak as well. I will have to view the show on DVR to see the 9 min workout. Thanks for the info and wishing you a great weekend

@ Tigress/ GA Thanks. I will definitely try the broth/veggie idea when the late night "hungry" attacks.

@ Linda C/Northern Ontario Thanks for the welcome, I really feel that with the help from all you positive Ladies, I can/will do this!

@Janehadji Thank you so much for your encouraging words

@Colleen Thanks for the advice, I will do that.

@Exermom I appreciate your kind words and the helpful late nigh hunger tips.. Hope your ankle gets better soon

@mouth5667 Great news about your husbands results. Congrats on the news of your grandbaby!!

@cws4me Welcome.. I am new too! we can journey this challenge together.

@julieOdelimar Welcome.. I am new too! YOU can do this.. this will be the year for great and positive things!

IT TAKES ENCOURAGEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND A WONDERFUL GROUP LIKE THIS TO REACH OUR GOALS!!!

wishing everyone a happy weekend,
Denise

Hi everyone! Found this thread by accident and live seeing so many 50+ gals out there. Happy New Year to everyone also.
I've been on my weight loss journey since June and am nearly at my goal of losing 75 pounds, another 7 pounds to go. Anyone wanting to friend me please, I always welcome new friendships. And if there is anything I can do to help anyone, I'm happy to do it. I like to say this is a marathon, not a sprint. And if I remember that it makes it easier.

Good morning ladies.

I just wanted to comment on the Fitbit sleep stuff. I noticed huge differences depending on where I wear the fitbit to sleep. If I wear on the neck of my night shirt or on my underwear I get very little "awake" times. If I wear it on my ankle it is more and if I wear it on my arm it looks like I never sleep at all. Just something to keep in mind.

I treadmilled last night even with a hurting mouth. (2 hours in the dentist chair for a filling) It still hurts abit this morning.

Amanda, I hope things go okay with the doc. I too can't believe that Olivia is almost one.

To all of you beautiful women, THANK YOU! so much for your support as I battle the demon monster boss. You all encourage and help me to see the bigger picture and remind me that I can handle whatever this world hands me. I love you all!!!!

Robin Bodi and Ritter
Grey North of Seattle

Mistake

Hello Dear Ladies, Old and New!

I have been MIA for most of the last 3 months. It has not been good for me or my weight! I have been exercising but my eating has been very sloppy and the holidays didn't help.
DH had to have ANOTHER surgery on his back Dec 20...after lots of consultations and a few MRIs it became clear that it had to be done, so he is flat on his back again and I am nurse again. This has been an 8 month ordeal since an injury and we are trying to stay positive. For all of you who have been caregivers and/or suffered from chronic pain, I have a whole new level of respect for you! :flowerforyou: It is quite a challenge to deal with. I have resorted to some old bad habits in the face of some of the frustration. :sad: BUT, today is a new day and I am determined to get some focus back on my own health and well being. I can't take care of him if I let myself get out of shape!

Thank you for letting me vent! I guess I needed too.:grumble: :grumble:

I look forward to getting to know our new members and catching up with my "old" friends here. I have missed you.
Question? Does anyone know how to log onto our message boards from an I Pad? That is what I have been using mostly and another reason (excuse?) for not logging on here.

Take care, all:flowerforyou: Kackie