WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013

:flowerforyou: Thanks Barbie for the new thread. Happy Canada Day to all us Canadians!

June started off with not being able to participate in the Goddess Run due to back problems. Bike riding was sporadic. I have been going to a chiropractor for 2 months now, and still not so sure if that is helping. for now I will keep going. The rest of June was not very active other than being very busy at work and at home.

For July I intend to ride my bike to work more often, and also get back into walking if my back cooperates. I like bikeriding better than walking anyway, but walking provides so much more opportunity.

I turned 62 yesterday and received a 10" Galaxy tablet. Woo hoo. Now it is a matter of getting used to it. But more importantly, all my kids were able to come over and it was wonderful to hang out together.

It is hot here in the west, but I understand that the US is the same and much worse! So will try to stay cool and hydrated.

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC

I forgot! Happy CANADA DAY!:bigsmile:

Good morning ladies.

Pinch punch first of the month! Happy Canada Day and thanks Barbie for the new thread. Two weeks from today I'll be getting ready to leave for England

Someone mentioned socks that help prevent blisters but I can't find the post. Can anyone help with that?

I'm watching a very exciting match from Wimbledon .... my favourite fortnight of the year.

Helen in still damp, still humid Needham, MA

Happy Canada Day to all the ladies from that great country!

It is exciting to see all the goals popping in for July. I am with @drkatiebug on this one. It seems like when I set a goal life happens then discouragement sets in. I too seem to do better tackling it one day at a time.

This is a short stop as I am getting ready to take hubby to the specialist. I sure hope we have more answers today. It has been a long week since his dizzy spell. God bless you all and those that met their June goals - Congratulations! and much success in July.

Good morning and welcome to July – whew, the year’s already half-way done. Time just flies on this side of 50, doesn’t it?

DSD and I went to see a movie yesterday afternoon (The Heat, hi-larious in a low-humor sort of way, lots of bad language though) and then did manicures when we got home. The boys left for NC for the week – I’ll go join them on Wednesday. So far I’m doing very well in getting back into the exercise routine – exercised six times this past week for at least an hour a day plus doing other work around the house/yard. I haven’t been out walking because the &(&*&%^%%$% rain is stuck on “pour.” We did actually have a semi-nice, humid day on Saturday but by the time I got done with errands and getting my hair done it was dark again. I can’t say my eating has been the best, but I’m hanging right around where my calories need to be, slightly under for maintenance, so that’s OK.

My goal for June was basically to maintain – try to keep working out without overdoing the stress from everything else going on. I can say I did pretty good but my weight crept up a couple of pounds by the end of the month. The scale has already turned around though, and I’m using water to flush, flush, flush everything out. I also get a break from having to cook while it’s just me here for the next few days, so I expect to be back to the low end of my maintenance by the end of this week.

For July:

~~workout regularly, six days a week
~~include weight training in my workouts
~~start walking again – get up from the desk and move around every hour
~~keep on top of the weeds in the yard
~~prune the bushes that are threatening to overtake my house
~~help DH get motivated to finish the bocce ball court
~~plant something else in the empty spots in my garden

Cheers, chicas!

M.

Happy July 1st to all and Happy Canada Day!

Kay, please just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Everyone's motivation is different and it's an ongoing struggle to find what works. I know just reading these posts helps me by seeing I am not alone - I've got company for this journey.

Brooke “I am fluent in three languages: English, Sarcasm and Profanity.” I love this - great laugh first thing.

Going to buy cross training shoes today. I haven't been wearing my shoe inserts because of the warm weather, flip flops instead, but between my weight and flat feet I am having knee and foot pain. I'm also recovering from tripping over some silly outside tile that just jumped up and tripped me. I was rushing with niece's bride robe for picture taking and landed hard on knee I'd just recently finished rehabbing. That's slowed me down a lot - grr.

My July goals:
get to the gym, once there I know I'll get something done
watching what I eat and then logging it
get my house organized

Enjoy the day, everyone!

janie in the blazing Pacific Northwest

Thank you, Barbie, for organizing this thread and keeping it going. :flowerforyou:

Pat (phoo): Like many of you, I consider nice nails a treat. Mine have been used as tools a bit too often lately, so I have to work on that. I also really enjoy fragrance, so using essential oils, burning scented candles, and cooking with aromatic spices are nice no-cal indulgences for me.

I liked reading about how the rain perfumed your room.

On the hobby front, I am really enjoying crocheting right now, but I love paper crafts, too.

As for affirmations, I feel those can be so personal. Only you know what it is that you really need to hear/believe. Nonetheless, how about some of these--for all of us:

I am beautiful and strong, and I deserve a beautiful strong body.
I cherish my body and enjoy taking care of it.
I am valuable, and worth the effort.
Moment by moment I am becoming more fit, lovely, and empowered.

xoxoxo

I also like you goal of eating more veg. Nutrient dense, low cal foods are our friends!! Sometimes a handful of cherry tomatoes can really hit the spot--and not make a dent in your diary.

I also swear by whey shakes. I make mine with water for minimal calories. They really satisfy me and keep my appetite at bay for hours. Whey is anti-inflammatory (which I like--makes me feel good.), and research shows that you lose more by drinking them. Some studies suggest up to 4 a day. I often have two--and like to overflood mine with water.

I know some people don't like these delightful whey & water cocktails--but be tough!! They do grow on you, and to be frank, if research showed that licking a dog's behind would make you lose weight, I'd buy a pooch.

I'll be back with my July goals--which will include doing a better job of touching base with each of you.

Talk to you soon!
Carolyn (lulu)

Happy Canada Day to those who celebrate it!

I didn’t set goals for June as I was not checking in here regularly during that first week of the month. I still managed to lose a couple of pounds and did get back on track during the second half of the month.

I have two basic goals for June (which I stole from Katla, I believe): Log every bit and move more. My other goals are in support of those two but are: get started on Zumba as soon as my tapes arrive and do it at least 4 times a week, keep working on increasing my water intake, try a green smoothie and look for ways to lower my sodium intake.

Good luck with your surgery, Amanda!

Grandmallie – I am SO glad that your FIL’s siblings are jumping in to ward off the evil SIL. How in the world did she end up being involved in his care if she’s already been arrested for elder abuse? I know that these things can be complicated but that just doesn’t seem right.

DeeDee – thanks for the explanation about your tiara! And I’m sorry that you are struggling with weight gain, despite trying different strategies. I don’t’ have any better ideas but just wanted to say “hang in there”.

Kay – I would say that “the best you can do” is working out pretty well for you! Congratulations on a full year of logging, hundreds of miles walked and 26 fewer pounds to carry around!

Liz – actually laughed out loud when I read this “stay away from Dairy Queen”! I love DQ and have to avoid it as well but it just struck me as funny to see it in your goals.

Katla – I hope you feel better soon!

Sandy from ON – I would say that you had a good June – 11 pounds lost is great in my book!

Texasgal – I’ll continue to pray for your DH – hopefully, you will get answers today from the doctor.

JB – I couldn’t agree more with your comments. I, too, find the learning aspect of MFP to be the most helpful. I learn by logging foods (and often checking out different ideas there before I decide what to eat) and I DEFINITELY learn from this group! For example, I added a couple of goals to my list after seeing something that sparked for me on someone else’s list.

Better get back to work; was just checking in here to post my goals. Enjoy the afternoon, wherever you are!

June goals:
Gym workout 3 times a week
Don't be a slave to the scale
Take time for ME
I must say, I acheived these things...for the most part. I still put everyone before myself, but not as much. I feel a bit guilty for not monitoring my weight more.
July goals:
Continue to work out at least 3 times a week
Spring clean my bedroom...I know it's summer!
Be able to breathe in my jeans!

PS-Thinking of you, Amanda! Hoping you'll be back up on your feet again soon!

I called the doctor's office. No antibiotics for me. :noway: This is viral and antibiotics are only effective for bacterial infections. I'm not feeling like a good sport about this. :mad: :explode: Oh well.:ohwell:

Carolyn (lulu) – What a beautiful, powerful affirmation. Thanks so much for sharing it! :flowerforyou:

Katla – Healing thoughts and prayers floating from Colorado to you!!!!! :happy:

JB – Awesome news about Mariah. May she continue to progress and heal completely!

DeeDee – I empathize with and share your struggle to “figure it out” to bust through a weight loss plateau. I will continue to experiment to see what works best for this old bod :grumble:

Amanda – Hoping your surgery was a complete success and you’ll be feeling much better soon! :flowerforyou:

Renny &
Grandmallie – Belated happy birthdays!!!!!!! :drinker:

Molly – Also sending healing prayers to your daughter and calming prayers to you :flowerforyou:

CritterSue – I have this funny feeling there may be many of us here who are thus “tri-lingual”


Brooke from Colorado

“The future is a promise, not a threat.”

Mwheatcraft - just had to jump back in this evening! I have lived in black trousers (pants) for ever and ever. Not only that, they were baggy ones with an elastic waist. It was a huge stretch for me to get into jeans. Now they are too big! :laugh: When one day I asked my DSIL what I should wear for a special occasion she looked me in the eye and said, "Why don't you wear a pair of black trousers and a bright top." Yes, they have been my uniform for years and years. (See my profile photo! )
So - one of my goals for July is to buy some BRIGHT trousers. Amazing! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Someone mentioned socks that help prevent blisters but I can't find the post. Can anyone help with that?
Helen in still damp, still humid Needham, MA

Helen, that might have been me. I got socks called the Wrightsock that really helped with my blisters. I bought mine from Amazon. They are quite pricey, but I love them. I bought the low ones last summer. When cold weather came, I put on a pair of my old socks to keep my ankles warm when I walked and got a blister the first time. I immediately got back on Amazon and ordered me some crew ones as well.

Kay

Happy Canada Day! And Happy July 1st! Where oh where has the first half of this year gone! :noway: Started this month with a bang! Finally after just talking about it all week, I got to the gym. Did Zumba Gold, water walking and Water Zumba! Hallelujah! :happy: Will evaluate June's goals soon but one goal for July that I need to make is to get back to logging my food intake every day! Skipped this past week, always started strong but got lost along the way. We certainly have a great group of women here! Love the goal setting and accountability! And as always, love the encouragement and support that we share with each other!

Barbie-Thanks for getting us started once again with the new month! :flowerforyou:

Kay-Congrats on your one year anniversary of faithful logging!

Amanda-Best of luck and a speedy recovery!

Brooke-I'm proficient in the same languages, as mentioned in your quote! :laugh:

Renny-Happy belated birthday! Glad you had a good one!

Katla-Hope you're feeling better soon!

Carolyn- I so agree with about the cherry tomatoes! I keep them on my counter and when I think I'm starving, I eat about 5 and then sometimes cravings are gone!

Molly-Keeping your daughter in my prayers!

Be back soon, to share my review of June and more goals for July

Kathy in pleasant IL