WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2013

Last post for June for me! Busy Busy!!

June Goals:
8 - 8oz glasses of water daily

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burn 200 calories at least 3 times a week

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25 jumping jacks daily

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7,000 steps a day

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95%
yard work or outside at least 15 min a day

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20%
Complete squat challenge

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Arm weights 3 times a week

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45 min cardio 5 times a week

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70%

In answer to your question Meg I'm in California about an hour from Yosemite, it usually doesn't get quite this hot until closer to August. Wishing for the 80's so I can walk to the post office.
Julie

Good Monday afternoon ladies,

Another soggy day here on the east coast. I was disappointed that I couldn’t get in my run outside, so it was back to the TM for me. Since I had a break from it, it really wasn’t that bad. I think I was just burnt out from the same boring thing.

We went to The World Café Live in Delaware to see “The Dukes of Hazard” band (kinda bluesy) on Saturday night with DH and my single GF and had a great time. The band was awesome and a lot of people were dancing. I have ABSOLUTELY no rhythm, which made me wonder how I would EVER do at Zumba..…probably not a good idea for me. I rarely dance in front of others because I am so self-conscious, but there was a couple out there on the dance floor who were so good, and they were sure fun to watch! I wish I could dance like that! There were a few others who obviously could NOT dance, but were out there having fun anyway. I even wish I could do that, but just can't get up the nerve. That’s probably why I tend to go to concerts more than places where there is dancing.

Sunday we went to brunch at a little place near me that I never knew existed. My GF told us about it and she stayed overnight so we could all go the next day. They had a bluegrass band, and although I’m not a big fan of bluegrass music, it was actually pretty good and a lot of fun! The food was good, and I couldn’t resist having a second bloody Mary. Since we ate pretty late, we only had spinach salad for dinner, and I only came in a little over my calories (estimated the brunch).

I guess when you come right down to it, unless you are eating something packaged that has a calorie count on the label, most of what I eat is estimated anyway. I always try and estimate high, and even if I’m finding food in the database, I try and look for the highest calorie entry (or at least on the higher side) available. So far, this method has worked for me.

We found some little shops across the street from where we had brunch and did a little shopping. There was a sign in one of the shops about a yoga class in Wilmington on Saturdays. They offered drop in classes, so I might have to check it out (but not this Saturday as we’ll be away).

I lost an earring yesterday. It is so frustrating when that happens, and of course, it’s always an earring that I love.
Today I will re-trace my steps after work and hope it’ll turn up.

I see there are lots of posts to catch up on, but I’ll have to do that later. For now, I’m just checking in. I hope everyone has a good day. It’s a three day work week for me, as I have off Thursday for the holiday and also Friday.

Well, gotta go and get some work done!

Congrats to all on their success, and (((hugs))) to all who are struggling. Hang in…..it gets better!

GOALS FOR JUNE:
Increase weights for circuit training to 5 pounds each (Done)
Consistent logging (90%)
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day (85%)
Find an exercise class I enjoy – NOT YET!

Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:

Hello to All,
My name is Mary and I would love to joing this amazing group of women. I am 61, a widow. I have 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren. I am on this journey to try and get healthy again. I have honestly just let myself go since my husband passed away. Looking for a way try and make some since out of this crazy life I am trying to live now.
The heat here in Texas is almost impossible to get outside and get any real exercise. I just bought myself a treadmill so I can at least get in some walking. Look forward to reading all about you all and getting to know how you manage to stay focused on your health.:happy: