WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

Happy 2nd day of March. Came in like a lamb down here in TX. Had a cool but lovely golf game with my Friday group.

Linda in IA – the good news is you don’t have to know how to spell elliptical to get on it and burn a lot of calories. People who work out on that machine are my heroes. Good luck!

Renny – lugging grandbabies around is the best exercise ever! Mine are all too big now (youngest is 6 but thinks she is 16!)

Grandmallie – my DH says he is go glad when I’m on a “diet” because I cook more interesting and good things. My response was, “I’m not on a diet, this is what we eat now.”

Kimmy – my March goal was to get more f/v everyday too! Your goal to not skip breakfast is so important to your journey and I hope you will focus on it.

Sharon – You can do this as you already know since you’ve lost 43 lbs. Come back and keep us posted on your progress.

Deb in CNY – Move, Move, Move – today is your day make the most of it! I am in awe when I look at your ticker and see 71 lbs lost. Good for you!

Karen in NM – welcome to the group. I like your goals for March.

Marcie – Maryland – welcome and good luck with your March goals.

CiCi – glad to meet you and look forward to “chatting” with you on the thread.

MacMadam – glad you got back to the thread. 99 lbs lost is quite an achievement. You are an inspiration to me!

Michele – while we were going through January and February it seemed like they would never end and now we’re wondering what happened. LOL. As for me, I’m ready for daylight longer in the evenings but not the darkness in the morning. Need to invent a new time for me!

MA – England – welcome. What a sweet dog you have. Good luck with your March goals.

DeeDee – You certainly deserve that compliment as you’ve worked very hard. It does give you a little boost to keep going doesn’t it?

LindaC – Love you poem and it reflects just what happens on this thread. Everyone is willing to reach out and help each other. Thanks for posting it.

Carol – welcome and come back often. Since you’ve posted here you can go to MY Topics in Community and find it again. Your first goal is perfect! That might be the theme for March as we all try to help and encourage each other.

Jb – you make me smile. Love the idea of Refresh, rejuvinate and toss out the junk… .

OK, you girls have convinced me I need to try the 30 day shred again. So, I’m putting it in the DVD player, got my tennis shoes on and ready to do it. It may not be pretty as I’m kinda old!

Sue in TX

Hello to all and happy March! Let us all march forward toward our goals.

February goals were to eat fish twice a week. I averaged three times per week, yeah!
Eat broccoli twice a week and something with beta carotine at least twice a week. Met this one too.
Get in recommended amount of protein. Dietician says 80 grams. I really struggle with this.

March goals: Log everything I eat. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Try to get more days this month with 80 grams of protein. Up my weekly exercise goal to 240 minutes.

Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits to all of us for the month. If having tons of them in my yard is a sign of good luck then I should be a very lucky person because that is what we have. I think they spent the whole winter breeding.

Must go for now. I need to clean house and mark my bell music. Sue in SD

ohiomomof2: Good luck on your goals. I couldn’t plan all my food in advance and log it. I don’t have the self-discipline or desire. I can log everything I put in my mouth, though, and I do it.

Kate: I’m thrilled that you are such an effective advocate for bike safety. It is an important cause. I too am a private (closet?) writer. I have a book written and sitting in a box. In fact, I wrote it three different times, along with a partial sequel. I haven’t had the peace or presence of mind to write fiction for several years, but have also sent some letters to the editor. I think one of them helped our teachers to get their contract last time around. I’d love to hear about your efforts, and you might even inspire me to dust off my keyboard and brain.:bigsmile:

Glenda: I think listening to your body and being kind to it are great goals. I hope your lingering flu symptoms disappear and you feel 100% better asap.:flowerforyou:

Robin: Congratulations on your secret. I promise I won’t tell anybody about it.

Brooke in CO: Congratulations on completing level 1. I keep hearing about 30 day shreds, but have no idea what is involved. :huh: Can you tell us what level 1 involves?:flowerforyou:

Jodios: I didn’t know you were a yoga instructor. I had a nasty fall after coming home from yoga Tuesday, and I think that having had all my muscles stretched and toned kept me from hurting myself much more seriously. Doing my Thursday class felt good, too. It turns out that I really love yoga.

Linda C: Welcome to Onederland!!!!! Did I already post this? I know I intended to…:blushing:

Barbie: I HATE standard time because it robs me of afternoon light. Now that I’m retired it isn’t as much of a problem, but I used to leave for work in the dark and get home in the dark, and that was demoralizing. I’m a big fan of daylight time and would like to see it year round.:bigsmile:

Amanda: I am sorry you had to hear your dad talk about your late mom and her unfaithfulness. I imagine he needed to say it to someone, and it was quite a gift that you willingly heard him. I hope you won’t have to hear it again, but he may need to say it repeatedly to someone. I think you’re right that the diaries should be burned but wonder if your siblings agree. I hope your own hospital visit solves your anemia and low potassium issues.:flowerforyou: I always want a vitamin or mineral supplement to solve everything, and life doesn’t always work that way.

DeeDee: Congratulations on receiving a great compliment! I’d call this a terrific NSV.:flowerforyou:

uwharriegold: Portland is a great foodie town. I survived Thanksgiving and my son’s wedding on the road, so here is my expert? advice. 1. Log your food and drink. Every mouthful. 2. Take control of your own breakfast. One of our hotels had a continental breakfast and I could get hard-boiled eggs every morning. I ate one whole one, and one white only, plus my morning coffee. Your microwave and fridge give you options to manage a healthy, low calorie breakfast every day. 3. Log every bite. 4. Your daughter is a chef; enlist her support and advice. 5. Log every bite. 6. Allow yourself a treat every day AND LOG IT. Include it in your calorie totals. 7. Use portion control. For example, you can share a Voodoo doughnut with DH, or have one on your own, but DON’T take a box back to the hotel.:noway: 8. When eating out, make the best choices you can. 9. Log every bite. 10. Did I mention log every bite? Have a good time.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Welcome to all the newbies. This is a great group. The way you join is to post, and the more you read and post, the more support you get and give. To the newbie considering green coffee extract: Green coffee bean extract is a scam in my opinion..:grumble: :mad: :grumble: I tried this and all it did was give me the opportunity to go to the bathroom OFTEN. :sick: :frown: :blushing: Real weight loss happens through diet and exercise. MFP and all its support has been the key to my success.:flowerforyou:

It is time to start the day. DIL brought DH a set of weights that he can use in his fitness plan. Her friend wanted to get rid of them and they were free! This was only the weights without a bar which was perfect for us. I might use them, too. Have a great day!

Katla in NW Oregon

Happy Saturday. DH and I started the day with a yoga class followed by a healthy breakfast so I'm feeling great...light in my heart and body. DH really wants to go out to eat for dinner. He has been surfing various restaurant web sites to figure out calories in advance. He is doing MFP with me and has already achieved his goal and set a new one. He is looking goooood

Jolene - you've done it before and you'll do it again. We are all here supporting you

Grandmallie - great goals stick with them

Sue - do you do DVD's for exercise? I've got some great ones to strength train if you want any suggestions. Also, Shape, Fitness and Health magazine websites have suggested programs you can follow. I like Fitness because you can watch videos to see how the moves should be done

Deb - love that so many of us are doing the JM 30ds. How far did you get before? To be honest weeks 3 & 4 look at bit intimidating

Barbie - glad you made your appt. pls keep us posted

Cici - if you have never done yoga before you might want to start at a studio where the teach can help you with proper alignment so you don't get hurt and they can suggest ways to heal and strengthen

Amanda - others here expressed better thoughts on dealing with your father's unloading. Just know that I'm sending supportive thoughts your way

Dee Dee - lost inches matter more than lost pounds...you've worked hard and deserve all the compliments you get!

Linda - love the poem

Jb - love the idea of personal spring cleaning

rjadams - oh no. Hang in there...do not let your horrible boss get you down. You are fighting back with the complaint

Katia - glad you didn't get seriously hurt in your fall. I obviously love yoga too

Marcie, Karen, MA, bevmcarthur - welcome. I've found a great group. I joined this thread last month and have come to really rely on it...definitely helped me keep going

Everyone have a great weekend. Jodios

Hi girls! So glad to find this group!
Here's my "stats" -
Day 309
Wt. 190.0 (-0.8)
Total Weight Loss 42.6
Countdown to Goal: 270 Days (until my 60th birthday)
LBS to Goal: 40
Here's a little of my story. I have arthritis and bad knees. I could hardly walk and had to be on a cane for a long time. One month after my mother died last year, I decided that I wanted to LIVE MY LIFE! I began by walking and could only last for about 5 minutes to begin with. I have stuck with it and have walked several 5Ks and a 10K. I've lost 42 pounds but have really slowed down in the past few months.
My first goal this month is to train for the Color Run 5K in Atlanta April 6. I don't run much, though, mostly just walking. I've had an upper respiratory infection for 5 weeks and I am having to get back up to speed. My goal for next week is to walk for 30 minutes at least 4 days. Doesn't sound like much. I did 3 days this past week.
My second goal is to get as many of my recipes entered into MFP as possilbe to make tracking easier and quicker. I also want to eat as many home-cooked foods as possible this month. I'm on the lookout for some new recipes!
Looking forward to getting to know each of you!!
Harriette in Georgia

Good morning ladies! It is a balmy, albeit windy day here today but I thibnk we are scheduled for a dump of snow tomorrow. Winter isn't finished with us yet here in Canada!!:noway:

Jo - I did make the tea cakes this morning and I think I remember why they are so good - all that butter and eggs!! :bigsmile: almost like a shortbread! My boarder, who never comments much on the food, thought they were delicious - I think most of them might get tucked away to be my contribution to bible study snack next week thanks for the inspiration to dig out the recipe!

DeeDee - It is always so nice to get those unexpected compliments - and such an inspiration to keep on keeping on:flowerforyou: Congrats to you on the progreess

Katla - you gave me my giggle this morning :laugh: " #32 - Did I mention log every bite?" Yes, we need to be diligent and honest with ourselves, don't we?!

Amanda - So sorry to hear that you and your dad are both going through a rough patch healthwise. I hope you get some good medical help and all is well soon. I understand a bit how hard it must have been to listen to your dad. My mom will complain so much about my dad or sister, that I found I was avoiding calling her. It seemed like a betrayal not to defend, and yet some of it was indefensible. It is hard to decide how much just needs to be aired in a rant and how much of that negative you can handle yourself. I agree with your thought though to burn the journals and not go back to that pain.

Robin - It sounds like your work situation is spiralling downward. I agree with whoever suggested getting some well defined written expectations - uncertain standards have driven me to frustration more than once in the workplace. In the meantime, be sure to look after yourself and don't let the stress at work send you into bad habits that become a vicious circle - so get lots of rest, good food, exercise and sunshine, - and look forward with delight to that new little one on the way. It looks like you have already set some good manageable goals that you have control over - good for you. We are here to listen.....

go well ladies, stay well

glenda in' breezy' southern Alberta

Happy sat!We are a chatty group.
So glad to be part of it.
Everyone have a good week-end
hugs
jane

Just bought a juicer and need recipes! Any ideas??

Deb A from CNY

good evening ladies
I am quite cranky this evening sorta had a row with the DH,I am trying my damndest to lose weight by counting calories and logging,I was so POed after we just got home tried taking a brisk walk~ well I got once around the block and my darn heel started acting up....:explode:
We went to the 99 which is a local chain rest, here in the Northeast , and maybe beyond,I scoped out the menu before I went and did a calorie count for what I wanted...
I ordered a child size cheeseburger but I got lettuce,tomato,onion and pickle on it, was going to order a baked potato with mushrooms, but alas we were 5 minutes early before they served those:noway: ,so I ended up getting grilled aspargas'
It was really good and filled me up ,but they charged for a regular burger.. because I asked for vegetables on it~gees louise
of course the DH got this wonderful looking chicken parmesan and started teasing me with it, and I started to get very upset ,but we were in a restaurant so I kept quite.
Then we went to Sams Club and gosh I just cant stand shopping with this man~he has to comment on everything that I wanted to put in the cart, it is ok to get what he likes but my gosh put in fruit or special K cereal, or vitamins and there is a snarky comment.
I did break down today and have 3 mini marshmallow eggs, but put the rest in the freezer, still under the calories so I guess thats a good thing.
I am getting very frustrated with the plantar faciitis ,just cant really afford to go to alot of drs, our deductible is through the roof.
My DD and her daughter and my Ex live out in Ohio with my DD boyfriend~~ may I say it he is a total *kitten*: :devil:
He called and told me that until I get my head on straight and treat my daughter right that I couldnt talk to his daughter or mine.. my DGD birthday is in a couple of weeks and she is going to be 5.Her father is using her as a pawn..
All I can say is Karma is a B---h and I am not a vengeful person but I cant wait for it to come to him..
I pray every day all day that my DD will smarten up and leave him.
Ok ladies enough ranting,I apologize for unloading:embarassed: usually I am a stress eater I am doing well, not stuffing my face even though Im steamed :ohwell:

I'm looking forward to my daughter's arrival late tonight. She and DGD will be here for almost two weeks. :bigsmile: Yesterday I went out shopping for food for DGD, who is extremely active and is underweight for her height and age. Whole milk, and Carnation Breakfast Essentials to add to the milk haven't been on my shopping list since college days.:laugh: Back then it was called Carnation Instant Breakfast. Of course we got milk that is free from hormones. (I don't understand why they don't ban that stuff being fed to cows for everyone's benefit.):noway: We need to fill DGD with high calorie foods that are nutritious. She loves bananas, and we got some of them, along with other things for all of us. We have an ambitious list of things to do while they're here. I hope we have some dry days for the outdoor things on the list.:flowerforyou: I have a late night trip to PDX this evening, and DIL has offered to go along. She is a peach. I'm glad to have the company. Night driving is not my favorite thing,:noway: and she knows it.

I'm doing better with drinking water today. :drinker: My injuries have somehow caused me to eat too much and exercise too little, and the scales went the wrong way.:sad: My shoulder still hurts, but I'm getting on with the program anyway.:flowerforyou:

Katla in NW Oregon

I'm new so nothing to report for February.

March goals

Get a mammogram and stop being a baby about it, it's been several years since I had one.

Stop weighing 10 times a day. It's so bad I brought a scale to work, go in the bathroom, undress, and weigh myself. I really need to stop it.

Lose at least 10 pounds this month.

No fast food, empty calories, or fried foods.

Get to the gym three days a week. While there go to the yoga class I'm paying for. Seriously, I've never been and I'm paying for it. I'm self-conscious for some reason and am having a hard time making myself go.

That's it. Good luck with all your goals. I've every confidence you can reach them.

Wisconsin

OK - most of these responses are way late. I wrote them, and then the posts ran out. Then I got busy and didnt get back to the forum until today. So - SORRY!

The situation at work is getting better. Finally, some organization is happening, which means that I might actually pull off these two enormous projects by March 15. Hope so, cuz I'm going to Disney World on the 17th. First time ever. Excited to go be a kid for a week.

Finally feel like I'm getting my focus back. Whew!

Grandmallie – I go to the gym – about 4 times a week. Couldn’t live without it. Do whatever works for you. Have been through that job discrimination thing when I was laid off 2 years ago. Got lucky. There are people out there who value experience and wisdom more than superficial characteristics. Don’t give up.
Plantar fasciitis? Ow! I had it once. Changed my shoes and iced my feet every night. Also changed to bike and swimming for a while to avoid the impact. Take it easy for a bit – let your foot heal. There are other things you can do to keep moving.

ExerMom/Michele – How is Coach Yourself Thin? Curious… I LOVE loud music when I’m exercising. I use an ipod and totally lose myself in a good rock jam – the time goes so fast. Not a big fan of the electronica that’s favored in the classes, though.

So much flu going around! Hope everyone is getting better.

Jodios – How is the book? Again, I’m curious. I’ve read so many health/nutrition books that I am always interested to know how they compare.

Lynda from BC – isn’t it great to have a workout buddy? Really makes a difference when it comes to staying on track.

Renny – read your post about the snacking. Then I saw the post about your weekend. What a miracle that your daughter is safe. Thank goodness you were there to help, even though you felt bad. Weeks like that is when I try to remember to HALT and ask myself if I am too Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, or Tired. Been feeling that a lot lately. Showing on the scale, too. Boo!

Jmkmomm – What a challenge it must be to have MS. And some parts of getting older really suck. But Jo is right. There is no “right or wrong” way to work out, only what’s right for your body. Be proud of your accomplishment. 20 pounds is a lot. I agree with Sue – our local schools and orthopedic hospitals open their pools at certain times to those who have MS and similar issues. My 24Hour fitness gym has a pool, too, and hydraulic chairs to lower you into the pool if you can’t do stairs… Maybe you should try a class and see how it goes.

Amanda – hope you work things out with Ms. Horrible.

OhioMom – I am so proud of you and your DH for getting your colonoscopies!

Jane – beautiful pictures! What a sunning setting. Be sure to post a link to the story. I bet it will be gorgeous. You are quite the seamstress!

Beth – I was thinking the same thing about fit bit. Might have to check it out. Good job with the water. Sounds like you have a great group for workouts. Would love that!

Jo – Love the idea of a “target dress.” I have a “target store,” and no – it’s not Target – that I plan to spend a lot of money at when I reach my goal. Can’t wait!

Jolene – sorry you are not well. Bronchitis is a bear. Not a fan or spaghetti squash.

Judy – good job logging. Sorry the security guard spoiled your plans.

Barbie – love the Dr. Seuss!

Gail – dress shopping! What fun! I’ve never used Spanx. Sorry.

Katla – I have the same issue with Biggest Loser’s scale. I DVR the show and use FF a LOT. I think that their weight los is so controlled by specialists that it’s unlike anything that average people deal with on a daily basis. So sorry about your shoulder! I know an orthopedic surgeon who told me once that falls are the biggest cause of shoulder injuries. Keep icing and if it’s still bad in a few days, you might consider getting an X-ray. Have fun with your granddaughter!

Valerie – Hi!

Carol – Welcome!

Lisa – Welcome! You are right. Over 50 is different, but overall pretty good.

Wessecg – pretty pics! Where is this?

Meg – Glad you are feeling good. Love the story about the boxing.

Brooke – the Shred sounds great. Love a tough workout.

DeeDee – all the work is paying off. When we look in the mirror each day it’s hard to see the progress. Glad your friends laid on the compliments. You deserve it!

Uwharrie – best advice I can give is WALK. You will want to participate in the eating. Just watch your portions and keep moving. If you don’t gain, it will be a win.

Wishing good health to you all.

Jane in SLC

I'm new - just turned 50 last Thursday!

My goals for March:

Lose 10 pounds.

Walk more and get ready for the 5K that I signed up for today.

No snacking after dinner (such a weakness of mine).

Keep posting a daily motivation quote.

Gayla from Mississippi. :flowerforyou:

Good evening, ladies. It was a snowy day, all day. DH and I visited for a while this afternoon with my uncle who recently spent 16 days in hospital, my aunt, and with my dad and stepmother. We found them all doing well. Alas, I did not get to tackle the "Mystery Room". Maybe tomorrow.

I still struggle to get back on my eating plan. I did very well following the JJ Virgin Diet until a couple of weeks ago. It seems that I have several false starts to get back on track. I am still not there, but I will eventually manage to get there.

I enjoy reading all the comments. Everyone is so supportive. I find inspiration in comments that are not even directed at me.

Take care,
Mary in TN