WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013

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  • wessecg
    wessecg Posts: 410 Member
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    DeeDee you have more gremlins than anyone.

    I had a busy weekend. Of course, I always have a busy weekend. Despite the cold I was actually able to ride a couple of animals. Yesterday I just rode in the pasture which is always scary because I just know if one of the loose horses takes off at a gallop then the one I'm on is going to bolt from under me too, and usually with a few twists and turns and bucks thrown in. And sure enough the loose ones were a total pain in the kister. The youngest one kept rearing up at my horse and trying to bite him. They are buddies and play constantly in the field, but I could not make him understand that he couldn't play when I was on top of him. then the other horse kept taking off and kicking out at us. After about 10 minutes they settled down and I was able to get a 20 minute ride in.

    It was only 10 degrees while I was out there but I have to say with my long johns, flannel lined blue jeans, a shirt over my long underwear shirt, a sweatshirt over that, a flannel over that, and covered by my down jacket, I was not cold for a second (oh, and the extra warm socks from Bass Pro Shop helped too).

    A few years ago I accidently bought a mink coat (put the opening bid on it and expected to be outbid). Well, when I went home with it I told myself that if I was going to spend thousands of dollars on a coat, then I was going to wear the darn thing. And wear it I do - every really cold day. I am so grateful to have this coat now. You absolutely can't get cold with real fur!! I want to find an old raggedy one for cheap so I can clean stalls in it :)
  • yoyonomore55
    yoyonomore55 Posts: 350 Member
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    Sunshine- I am almost at goal, but still have the belly fat that I would like to get rid of. The bariatric specialist I see suggested doing intervals of fast jogging/running with a 1.5 to 2 minute brisk walk cycle repeated for the length of your workout. She also said to be sure to get protein (for me 30 g) right after the workout to give the muscles what they need. Just started doing this. It feels like a great workout. I'll let you know how it works.
    Good luck. If you find anything that works for you, please share.

    Deb A from CNY
  • sunshine61250
    sunshine61250 Posts: 68 Member
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    Thank you yoyonomore55. Let me know how it works out for you. I've never been a runner so not sure about starting at my age ..... but I'm desperate
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,136 Member
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    It's a BUMP!!!!!!
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
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    Happy mon.Had a hard time getting to this.
    HUGS
    jane
  • mouth5667
    mouth5667 Posts: 53
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    Ok ladies, I have participated in Renny's fruit and vegetable challenge all 3 Saturdays so far and I have to tell you, it has really made a difference in how I feel and what I eat the rest of the week! I am now a big fan of my hummus and vegi wrap that I came up with and I have been amazed at how much less hungry I have been on the days that I am extra careful about empty calories! Yesterday we had a big reception at our church and I ended up eating a piece of cake (I had already eaten my lunch). I was STARVING by the time I got home. I realize that we all need a treat now and then, just still can't believe what a difference this has made!

    I was asked by someone (forgot to take notes1) if I was diabetic. The short answer is no. But, since Type 2 diabeties is on both sides of my family, it is a very strong possibility. Not only that by my son was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was 25 (a very late diagnosis, usually found before teen years) and is currently doing 4 shots a day. Because of all of this and the fact that I work in pharmacy, I am very mindful of things that diabetics deal with.

    Someone else asked me what part of Missouri I'm from. I live in the country outside the small town of Rogersville. It's about 20 minutes east of Springfield and for those of you not familiar with Missouri, I'm also about 45 minutes from Branson. EVERYBODY seems to know where Branson is (population about 4000) and nobody knows where Springfield is (population about 160,000)! It always makes me laugh!

    Keep up the great work everyone, you are all very motivational!

    Lori H
  • mwheatcraft54
    mwheatcraft54 Posts: 235 Member
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    I had meant to mention before: yesterday DH bought some sticky buns for his breakfast and I wound up having one (hey, it was my birthday). Literally within 10 minutes I felt like I needed to lay down and have a nap, the sugar rush hit me that fast. DH pointed out it means my body is reacting much more efficiently to food - but also a huge indicator how far I have come from eating sugar all the time.

    For a year after high school I worked at a call center for Best Western. I could not believe how many people would call to get reservations there - I didn't know anything about it, but it sure was popular, possibly the most popular place we had. Still haven't been though :smile:.
  • RebelRenny
    RebelRenny Posts: 1,073 Member
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    Onto Part 3 of January! It's all good.

    Two of my nieces (no they are not sisters) each gave birth to their second child. Little baby girl on Saturday, and little baby boy today. :love: Wow! Both babies were born about 3 weeks early, and both families now have a boy and a girl. Wow again. :love: All are doing well.

    Have a great Monday everyone.

    Renny
    from Vancouver Island, BC
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    Hello again beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    Renny:smile: congrats to your nieces:flowerforyou: !

    Cheryl:smile: Yes...the gremlins:devil: are out to get me today, more so than usual:angry: , my computer has shut down on me 6 times since this morning! I want to throw it outside in the cold:explode: ! I`m hoping this will post!

    My doggie:love: is climbing on my leg, time to take her for a walk!

    Hope to be back later!

    Hugs,
    DeeDee
  • wessecg
    wessecg Posts: 410 Member
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    Yayyyyy - I was #500!!! We are sure going through those 500 messages a lot faster these days. More and more folks join us every day. I can not keep up.
  • PositivePower
    PositivePower Posts: 976 Member
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    Hey there and Happy Monday :flowerforyou: Working from home today, conference calls, e-mails,phone calls blah blah blah... I want this new job! I shopped all weekend for the perfect interview outfit,,,finally yesterday I got it..ended up all I needed was the perfect jacket and added a new pair of shoes :blushing: Excited thanks for the positive thoughts..interview is Weds.

    Sunshine ~ Bison in chili...hummmm I might have to try that! I have a WW recipe with Turkey..you add a packet of ranch mix and a packet of taco seasoning along with beans and veggies...very yummy! I might have to try with Bison next time
    JB ~Thanks you are right back to basics. I have to focus on more water. Congrats on your success so far. You will hit that 70 soon!
    MEg ~ You are writing a textbook. WOW step out of that comfort zone you will feel like a million bucks once you do :happy:
    Linda C ~ Hope your day turned around! Today is a new one :flowerforyou:
    Renny ~ I have to give your veggie challenge a try! You're Mom sound like a doll...Maybe you can skype or face time into the party and wish your Mom a Happy Birthday??
    Lucy ~ So sorry about you FIL. Can you just reschedule the Mexico trip for sometime soon??? Yep these things sure put things back in perspective.
    Lori H ~ Speaking of hummus I just pinned a recipe on Pinterest Broc using hummus as a sauce!!! Yum!

    Anyone on Pintest - I also made a recipe yesterday I got from there...roasted brussel sprouts with garlic aioli..I made the aioli with light mayo...I hate brussel sprouts and everyone loved the dish me and the kids included!!!! Dad enjoyed having us! WE had a good time and the kids helped me cook and clean up. They make me crazy but they are really great!! I am looking forward to my 18 yr old son getting alittle older though..he is sending me to the hair dresser alot to cover my gray hairs!!! :laugh: It could be soooo much worse!!!

    Well I have my Cozmosize class tonight with my gym friends who have been out sick for a week! I hope everyone is staying clear of the flu!!! Keep washing those hands and get your healthy choices in!!!!

    Judy ~ So Cal
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,330 Member
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    bump for later.:bigsmile:
  • Laura80111
    Laura80111 Posts: 958 Member
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    Bumpity Bump:drinker: just trying to keep up....and failing:sad:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,972 Member
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    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: If you haven't read the last page of posts from the thread that got locked, take a minute to go back there's a lot of good info about eating back exercise calories and healthy eating, as well as news from the posters.

    :flowerforyou: For those of you who are newer to this thread and have noticed how much I walk, I thought I’d tell you a little about my walking history. I have always walked and danced but not like I do now. About fifteen years ago I read a tiny article in the quarterly publication of a professional journal about a couple who had lost weight by walking four miles every day. Every other article in the journal made me feel inadequate rather than inspiring me to try harder but the challenge of walking four miles every day seemed like something I could do and I got a pedometer and started paying more attention to walking. I ate healthy with total disregard for portion control. This all helped me keep my weight under 200 but never really contributed to weight loss.

    When I retired I walked more but still made no changes to my eating. When we moved to Washington in 2004 I found my first line dance class which gradually became three classes a week. I walked our one dog occasionally and walked in the neighborhood almost daily but generally struggled to reach the goal of 10,000 steps a day. In 2009 my husband found Isagenix and I found MFP and I began logging food and paying attention to calories. I added a bit more dog walking (by now we had two dogs) and we bought an exercise bike and placed it in the middle of the living room facing the TV. I rode the bike a lot and took the dogs to the dog park and walked while they played but still struggled to reach 10,000 steps a day.

    When the exercise bike broke and I had no early morning exercise, I decided to walk the dogs for the 20 minutes I had been riding the bike. Since then, the dog walks have increased gradually (today we walked for two hours after breakfast). As I became more mindful of eating I realized that too many calories were being wasted on restaurant meals and too much time was being spent sitting at tables talking and I began suggesting to friends that we meet for a walk instead of lunch or a seated visit.

    None of this happened overnight. My journey is both unique to me and universal…….some of it will resound with you and some will suggest a different approach, but no matter what, if you’re moving, you’re losing and it falls to each of us to find ways to move more.

    :heart: Barbie from NW Washington

    My word for 2013 is “Stretch” inspired by “The Happiness Project”….I will seek opportunities to stretch my body and stretch myself personally by improving skills and trying new things.
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,060 Member
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    Fell short this weekend on my goals. I only dreadmilled for an hour each day. :cry: instead of two and I sat at the computer way too much booking things for our vacation.

    Back on track today. :drinker:

    I am so excited about heading to Vegas at the end of the week for Olivia's first birthday. then the interview and then in two short weeks off Kauai with one or our sons from Sacramento meeting us there and my daughter from Minnesota meeting us there too! It will be an awesome vacation and much needed to recharge the rainbow cloak.

    Lots of hiking and active adventures are planned but some downtime reading planned as well. I am hoping to get over 20,000 steps per day.

    Robin, Bodi and Ritter
    PNW
  • edraper70
    edraper70 Posts: 211 Member
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    What a great day for a walk...warm and sunny.

    It's great to have the day off, but I need to do report cards. It's okay since I have already averaged the grades. It will get done quickly a little later.

    Enjoy your day!

    Eileen near San Diego
  • kackie
    kackie Posts: 676 Member
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    Yikes! Onto part 3 already...I am also trying to keep up!

    To eat or not to eat Exercise calories...that IS always the question, isn't it? I agree that if you burn major calories you need to eat some of them to get adequate nutrition...NOT junk, but real, whole foods. But, some days you just need to eat more of them than others. :tongue: As always, we need to do what works best for ourselves. I try to only log part of the calories that my HRM says I have burned for a couple of reasons. Mainly so I won't be tempted to eat more than I need, but also, in case I report some foods calories incorrectly...it gives me a a bit of a cushion.

    Have a wonderful, healthy week everyone! :heart: Kackie
  • Laura80111
    Laura80111 Posts: 958 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Only a short time here...

    Tigress- Congrats on your sons graduation from Basic. I remember attending all three of our sons graduations ( 2 Army and 1 Air Force). It was such an emotional time for us as we watched our three sons grow to manhood.

    Lucy-so sorry for your loss of your FIL.:flowerforyou:

    Eating back the calories....well I have to admit I don't usually eat them unless I have a lot of extra then I will eat a bit more. Really it all boils down to what works for each individual.

    My Saturday was a day of indulgence. We had lunch out with Son #2 & DIL to celebrate her birthday. I had a salad and soup both of were masquerading as "healthy". But it really was the evening that got me ... Son #2 was playing at the Brown Palace in the lobby with a quartet for 3 hrs and then in the Ships Tavern (solo) for the rest of the evening. We dressed up, had dinner reservations, met our friends there .... and those that wanted to could get up and sing with the piano....after three glasses of wine :drinker: I went and sat with my son and sang while he played:blushing: Of course I had to drink a lot of water to wash away all of my Saturday night. I did make a good choice for dinner had the trout and it was very good.

    Spent Sunday prepping our food for the week and cooking a lot of chicken for hubby and his diet. It is time consuming but worth it when I can head to the frig and know that there are all those good choices just waiting for me. I also made some sugar free jello, some low fat, low carb, low calorie pudding and my crustless, sugarless pumpkin. So we are ready for a good week.

    Hoping all of you had a good weekend too. Can't believe we are on part 3:noway:

    Have a good evening....log it if you eat it, drink plenty of water to wash it all away and don't forget to keep moving:drinker:

    Laura 80111 in Colorado:smile:
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,330 Member
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    Beautiful day for a walk. Barbie - enjoyed reading about your journey so far. I've had an Ah Ha moment this morning. After reading jb and Barbie's posts, I realized it's not the # of calories you eat that is the utmost importance it's the quality of those calories. You could eat 1200 calories in Ding Dongs (before they went bankrupt) and not be getting any of the nutrition you need for your body to function.I've only been here since the first of September and I've been reading and tweaking calories, exercise calories and not really focusing on what those calories are.
    jb - I printed out your reminders because I think it was so right on. Thank you for that. I especially related to "Keep your Paws out of the chips."
    Lucy - so sorry about your FIL's passing. Hope you can reschedule your vacation soon.
    M - I have a program on my iphone called Map My Walk and it tracked miles, minutes and calories. I agree that MFP is way too high. If I add in the calories burned, I can't hit the 1200 net! I also have a new toy the Nike Fuel Band and it tracks energy used, calories, steps and it's a watch. Lots of information but I still think it's the nutrition I need to be more mindful of.
    Joined the virtual walk and my two DD in CO and going to do it also. Hope we can partner up and do it together. I've walked 14 miles so far. They will catch me in a few days.
    Have to go think of something nutritious for dinner. Have chicken breast defrosted and 1/2 of a cauliflower to use up. BBL
    SueBDew in TX
  • ohiomomof2
    ohiomomof2 Posts: 78 Member
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    Well, the best laid plans and all that..... I intended to tackle some housekeeping chores today but received a call from oldest DD, who is about 45 minutes from here in grad school. DH and I had to go there to help her as a part of the trim on her car had broken on one side and was hanging by a thread. She had called two dealerships; they both wanted to keep the car for a day or two and she is too young to rent a car. We went there to trade cars with her but the part is an easy one to switch out so we came home, ordered the part and we will meet up sometime soon so DH can put the new one on.

    We took her to lunch but there was nothing but junk food places near her school. We went to KFC but I was as good as I could be there - one piece of grilled chicken (no skin), green beans and water. Two weeks ago, that would have been original recipe fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and Dr Pepper. After we got home, I put Leslie Sansone's 4 mile Power Walk in the DVD so I feel pretty good about the afternoon!:smile:

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