WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013
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Hello to all and Happy July and Happy Canada Day! June seemed to be a very long month and I'm glad it's over.
My goal for June was to lose 2 lbs. I only lost 1 and then gained 2 last week. I think that was because I had started doing one of the 30 day squat challenges and also worked out in the yard for almost 3 hours on Thursday. I read today that when your muscles are very sore you tend to gain. Now I'm back down again and hope to continue to lose.
It's supposed to rain here all week. Bummers for the 4th as we are supposed to have a large family cookout to welcome our young friend's love from Australia (who is visiting the US for the first time). Actually, our young friend is my DIL's brother. Our family and hers have become very close and I just consider them extended family. Would that be the right term for it? They plan to go to NY while she is here and see The Lion King. That should be fun for her. Then, there are close by attractions like the Stone Mt laser show and fireworks on the 4th.
My goal for July is not to get discouraged and to keep on keeping on with what I hope is a lifelong commitment.0 -
Hello Ladies! I can't believe July is here already! It's been several months since I've posted anything on here, I was new then I guess got busy with life!
Last month my workouts were pretty sporadic, I wasn't on my bike very often and I love riding. Been experiencing pretty bad fatigue which I'm pretty sure is due to the lovely Menapause! Oh, Joy!
This month it's going to be different! Today I got up early and walked my dog (he loves our morning walks)
for an hour, rode my bike for approx 2 1/2 hrs, then did some yard work. I feel so much better after doing so, especially after my bike ride. I love my morning rides! Puts me in a better mood.
My July goals -
*to get on my bike at least 4 days a week if not more and ride a minimum of 25 miles.
*walk my dog 4 - 5 days a week
*Get my two spare Bedrooms organized and decorated, including ainting.
*Start straightening and organizing the storage room. (A lot to do here).
*Would like to at least get started on painting the front entry way and Living Room.
*Continue to Log all of my food
*Drink more water!
Everyone enjoy the rest of your day!
Karla0 -
Kay - thank you, I'll look at those socks. I get blisters on the back of my heels when I run/walk, even though my sneakers are good. I think it's the repetitive motion, so now I put large band aids on before every workout, which is a nuisance.
Helen0 -
Happy July 1st!!
Amanda,prayers for your upcoming surgery.
Welcome any newbies.
July goals-eat better
exercise more
Be positive.
Don`t get down on me,if I have a bad day.
log everyday.
HUGS
jane0 -
bump so I can find this later!0
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Just back from the Y. I didn't go yesterday because I was so sore. It is so important that I go every day this week because it is closed for the 4th, we are going to oldest daughters on Friday, come back Saturday evening. With my MS I will sleep a good bit on Sunday. I wish there was a Y where she lives. We will be eating out probably all the time while we are there. I'll make sure I have the pedometer with me and try to take some walks. I hope the weather cooperates of not I will go to Walmart and walk.
I love 'my' bike. There have been two times when I have gotten to the Y that 'my' bike has some one sitting on it: noway: Today it was a mentally challenged young man that was with some one on the bike next to him. He wasn't really riding it, just slowly pedaling. But you can't ask him to get off. So I stayed busy until I could get it. The time before it was a young lady who was with some one on the treadmill next to it. Since it has a comfortable seat I guess she was sitting there with him. So I waited for it. So I guess one of my goals for forever is to learn more patience.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
happy Canada Day to the Canadians among us and happy July to everyone! Well each day is a little better since the surgery but getting to sleep and staying asleep continue to be challenging.
June goals: walk 30 min per day 6x per week - did great until the surgery
learn to use fitbit : I have figured out how to use it but need to figure out how to sync it with computer.
keep carbs below 200: no but have managed to keep them lower than before most days
end the month lighter and stronger: didn't get this done due to surgery
July goals: begin walking 30 min per day again, work up to it
Physical therapy as prescribed by doctor for shoulder
have my son help me sync fit bit to computer while he is here visiting
Finish July lighter and stronger.
Amanda: Hope your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery but don't rush it.
Janemartin: I take magnesium for muscle cramps and it works, it was prescribed by my doctor some time ago.
Great July goals everyone and such positivity! Sue in SD0 -
For the Month of June...I did not make my weight goal of twenty pounds down but am making strides towards it I am almost done with my crafts for my fair in twelve days! woohoo! I am paying it forward EVERY day in some way. I am drinking my water can do better.
For the month of July ......
I will make more realistic goals.... Five lb loss
continue to work on home improvements
try new recipes or healthy food idea at least once a week0 -
evening ladies,
sorta tired today stayed up to late last night and woke up early..
Yes the DH and I have to step back out of the situation with my FIL so as we can still be able to see him.If we went and said something than we wouldn't be allowed to see him, waiting for DH's aunt's and uncle to go over there Weds and if his hand and arm are still in bad shape then they will call elder services right from the house..now we are talking of there older brother.
the reason she hasn't gotten in trouble yet, is because the last time was in Florida and this is Ct. probably different laws. but im sure if this gets into the system,they can contact florida and get the info about her there too.
It would please me to no end, to have them thrown out of the house, or her locked up, but I doubt that will happen..
How in God's creation can you get so angry at a 86 yr old man that you harm him? She isn't right in the head,neither is her oldest son that lives there now. and the only reason my BIL re-married her is because he didn't want to get arrested for elder abuse himself.If his father was lying on the floor he would walk right over him.Alot of this has to do with my MIL ,she created alot of flack over the years..
ok enough of the rant..0 -
I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
Sunny hot PNW0 -
Good evening Ladies :flowerforyou:
Wanted to pop in with GREAT :happy: NEWS.
My daughter,by some miracle,does not need the surgery or pacemaker at this time or at all.
Medication and lifestyle changes -huge turn around.
I really hold to Faith and prayers now.
Thank you all for the kind words
Jan
:flowerforyou: You are tops.
Brought me back to reality.
A grateful Mom in WV0 -
YAY Robin!! Hope you start soon!
To those with family illnesses and problems, I continue to pray for you. Life can be so hard sometimes.
Amanda, Hope your surgery went well and your recovery is quick.
Eileen near San Diego0 -
I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
Sunny hot PNW
Yeah. Congratulations, robin! I am so happy for you!0 -
I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
Sunny hot PNW
Yay! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. :bigsmile: When do you start? :flowerforyou:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon0 -
Robin,congrat`s on the job.When do u start.
HUGS
jane0 -
Congratulations Robin! I hope you really enjoy the new job :flowerforyou:
Congratulations Mollybe that your daughter doesn't need surgery :flowerforyou:
Today was a beautiful day. I got a lot accomplished around the house. Tomorrow I am cleaning out my closet, time to get rid of the clothes that are too big :happy:
I hope everyone had a great day.
Sandy in ON
"Sweat is fat crying"0 -
so i don't have details because the "c" was out of the office today and my move date has to be negotiated between managers. I am just so relieved that there is an end to the torture soon. I will keep you all posted.
Robin0 -
Hello Ladies,
I'm new to MFP. My goals for July are simple. To read my copy of "Precision Nutrition" and plan meals. I will be on holiday until the 15th, so I will begin my diet, weigh-in and exercise then. I will try to get to the gym 2x a week for body pump class and do yoga whenever I have time.
Health and happiness to all
Saph0 -
Hi all: I just joined myfitnesspal June 25 2013. So glad to have found this group I am 57 years old, married to a truck driver which means I am home alone a lot. I have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren. I started walking with my sister last week we walk a little over a mile which takes us about 30mins. five days a week. My goal for July is to increase our distance and speed. We are both morbidly obese and she has had both knees replaced.
Dodiemae South Central Pennsylvania0 -
Good evening, ladies!
Robin.......fabulous news, congrats!!! May the new job be all you want it to be.
Jo in Wales......laughed at your cow experience; I once had the same thing happen with horses; my solution was to step behind the person I was with---don't know what I would have done if they didn't stop, but I knew I couldn't out run them
Jodios......those scones sound delicious........I made scones once but they came out too crumbly
Amanda.........hope surgery goes well and recovery is swift
Kay........congrats on your progress and one year anniversary!!!
Michele.........you inspired me to have beets tonight (and they were good!).......I think you are smart to keep the cats confined in one room
Tigress....love my beach cruiser; hate the bike with all the gears etc.
Brooke.........great quotes, as usual
Molly........so glad it turned out much better than you were anticipating
Dee Dee..........you are not allowed to stop; we would miss you too much!!! Hang in there, please........
Pat........heard about the awful fires and loss of life out where you are..........when I lived in Mi., I dated a real sweet guy who went to MSU and went out to Az. and Ca. every summer to work as a forest fire fighter; good thing I was pretty much in the dark about the danger
Started an elephant lift challenge at the gym this am. Can't wait till I can say I lifted an elephant! Went back to the gym tonight for a restorative yoga session and did 20min. on the eliptical too.
g'nite all,
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HI everyone. The news from Arizona broke my heart. As a trauma nurse, I feel very close to first responders of all kinds. I am on the state Critical Incident Stress Management team and so work with firefighters, police, dispatchers, corrections officers, hospital employees, etc regularly. So sad.
Today here in Omaha a rescue squad picked up some lady off the street who had a seizure. She woke up in the squad and shot the paramedic attending her. He will be alright and possibly released from the hospital tomorrow.
Got a lot done today. Went to water aerobics, worked on the test bank, fired our builder who has still not submitted a bid to repair the flood damage from 5/12 (the insurance company closed the file!), found a new contractor, walked a mile, worked in the garden for an hour and I need to up my dose of zoloft before I start drinking! It seems everyone and everything has annoyed me today. I hate feeling like this.
Julie: I haven’t been to that part of CA in years. I bet it’s beautiful.
Lucy: your day with your friend sounded like so much fun. I hope you found your earring.
Mary: hi and welcome to the thread. Where in TX are you? I have relatives all over Texas.
Barbie: thanks for the new thread. How on earth did we get four pages already?
Michele: the crumble is in the fridge…thanks! I am so sorry about your Bryan and how you grieve for him. I hope things get resolved at the wedding.
Jodios: sounds like you had a busy day and I must admit the scones sounded wonderful
Texasgal: let us know how the doctor visit goes….crossing my fingers for good news
Barb: long time no see! Welcome back!
Pat: so glad for the rain that is coming your way. Incomprehensible is the right word about the firefighters. I can only pray they did not suffer.
Nan: great goals
Jo: good idea to stick to what works
Geri: cute pic!
Amanda: I hope you see this…good luck on the surgery and get well soon!
DeeDee: so sorry you are frustrated right now. I don’t have an answer for you but am sending you good vibes to help you feel better and a virtual massage to get rid of the stress. Please don't leave us!
Kay: wow good for you on your victories….the logging, the walking, and the weight loss! Pat yourself on the back for me!
Katla: feel better soon!
M: havent’ seen you in a while either! Welcome back!! Hooray for the colored pants!
Yanniejannie: I’m overdue for a colonoscopy too. I am terrified of the meds…isn’t that stupid?
Robin: HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I am so glad for you! When do you start???
Mollybe: so glad your daughter does not need surgery.
Speaking of surgery, I know she hasn’t been here in a while, but remember Linda/Sunshine is having her second carpal tunnel release Wednesday.
Happy Canada Day to all our fine neighbors up north!
I think I’ll leave my July goals the same at least for now. Take care all, meg from warmer Omaha…home of the senior golf tournament!0 -
Happy Canada Day to our friends in Canada.
Amanda – sending prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.
DeeDee – I feel your frustration and we all have been where you are. Please don’t quit, just do the best you can everyday. Have you thought about the fact that you may be at your set point weight? Maybe your body likes it where you are.
Kay in GA – I like the idea of just keeping on keeping on. Keep your eye on the prize and trudge forward. Thatta Girl!
Brooke – You accomplished most of your goals. Good for you! What are standing abs?
Renny – Happy Birthday. Hope you had a great day.
Pat – the loss of so many firefights is so tragic. I feel for the community and families.
Katia – so sorry you are suffering from a sinus infection and hope you were able to get some antibiotics for it.
Margaret – good goals for July.
Helen – that is so exciting that you are going to England. We leave a week from Friday for Hawaii.
TexasGal22 – hope your DH got some answers. Has he been out in the heat?
Jb – you are so right, we learn something about this new lifestyle everyday. Love your saying, “we’re here to win at losing.” That’s going to me my new matra.
Liz- we are getting a new Dairy Queen so I’ll be adding that to my goals soon. LOL.
Critter Sue – You cracked me up when you said you’d rather be on the couch with your face in a cake. The image just made me laugh!
Molly – prayers for your daughter and her medical team. Keep us posted.
Sue in SD – glad to hear you’re progressing nicely since your surgery.
Robin – doing a happy dance for you. Congratulations on getting the job.
Welcome to Saph and Dodiemae. Come back often and chat with us.
My July goals:
Up my steps to 6,000 (5x a week)
Strength training 2x a week (up to 5lbs now)
Win at Losing (thanks jb)
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Sue in TX
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You guys talking about your beets makes me miss my Mom. She made the best pickled beets. When they lived in Kentucky and we lived in Indiana we would go to their house and one of the first things we would do was go to her cellar and get beets and pickles. It was a sad day after they moved here when we ate the last jar of beets. Mom has been gone since March of 2011. Her ad Dad canned beets, pickles, grape and strawberry jam, vegetable chow chow and tomato sauce. My girls loved to go tho their house here in town. Dad had the best garden and Dad would sit out on the back stoop with my girls and they would eat fresh carrots and tomatoes right straight out of the garden. Those were good times.
Welcome to the new ones here.
Joyce, indiana0 -
Here are my June goals / results:
Weight Sessions: Goal - 10 per month Actual - 6
Weight Lifted: Goal - 2,000,000 lbs for the year = 1,000,000 lbs YTD Actual – 163,660 lbs in June = 1,063,580 lbs YTD
Cardio Sessions: Goal - 15 Actual - 12
Cardio Minutes: Goal - 10 hours Actual – 13.75 hours
Still on target and July will be more of the same, yet I will have to continue to fight to keep work from diverting me between now and mid-October.
Dodiemae – welcome and good for you! Stop in when you can – great group.
Beets – I roasted the ones from the farmers’ market last night and we had them tonight. Delicious!
Robin- great news about the job.
Need to get to bed and re-establish an earlier bedtime.
BTW, I broke down and have gone to the dark side. Called the doctor's office today and said 'OK' to the cholesterol medicine. I'll give it a try. Did you know you're supposed to take it at night as your body produces more cholesterol at night? That is what the pharmacist told me. I never knew that.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Renny,
:flowerforyou: DeeDee, hang in there……I found that when I gave myself a vacation from logging my food I tended to eat more, eat things I wouldn’t normally eat, and do less exercise because it “didn’t count’……keep in mind that high nutrition eating and good exercise are about health and longevity, not just weight loss…study your food diary every day and look for empty calories that could be replaced by better nutrition. :bigsmile: Amanda, sending hugs over the ocean to you for your surgery and recovery.
:flowerforyou: Brooke, your quotes are so good that I read them to my hubby……he said he will steal them and use them as his own.
:flowerforyou: Heather, I wear dark pants because I am messy and dirt doesn’t show up on darker clothes……I wear bright colored tops and tuck in my shirts with a belt…..no more baggy elastic waist pants for me.
:flowerforyou: Karla, one of the highlights of my exercise program is early morning walks with my dogs.
Robin,
:bigsmile: Welcome to all the new members of our Vitamin F community,
:flowerforyou: It wasn’t as warm today as yesterday but the dogs still didn’t want to stay out very long. I found a lot to do in the yard and am making progress on my goal of preparing the flower bed in the back yard. Barbie from sunny and warm NW Washington
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Amanda- Hope surgery goes well and recovery is quick!
DeeDee- I too have been struggling to get the scales to move in the right direction. I actually gained a few pounds well on vacation, but have a plan to fix that real quick!! I am adding weights to try to get the scale to cooperate. Good luck to you.
Molly- Glad to hear the news about your DD. Hope everything works out well.
Robin- I am so happy for you!! Hope the new job is a perfect fit for you!!
Goals for July:
Walk for 60 minutes every day
Lift weights 3 times a week
Log all food
Be more positive
Deb A in CNY0 -
jodios - I wanna come to your house!!!!
My July goal will be the same as March's which was the same as April's which was the same as May's which was the same as June's. Don't know if I'll do it as we'll be away part of July. But I'm hoping to get started. Once I get started, then I don't mind finishing. It's just getting started that's the problem.
Jan - being without power is no fun at all, that's for sure. Does this happen regularly?
texasgal - hope everything's OK with your dh
Pat - that's so sad about the firefighters
Amanda - praying for the doctors and nurses who will be operating on you that everything goes according to plan
grandmalle - so glad that things are being taken care of for your FIL
DeeDee - I don't think I can ever take a complete break from logging. For me, it would be just too easy to fall into my old habits
Gail - perchance, did you happen to know that person who got all those IRS refunds?
drkatiebug - awesome weight loss! you SHOULD be proud. And all that walking!
Happy Canada Day!!!
katla - I feel for ya. I hate when sinus infections get so bad that I have to go to the MD. Let us know what happens, OK? Just saw that you aren't getting any antibiotics. Bummer
margaretturk - when are you going to Sweden? Is it for pleasure?
altygirl - have a great trip
Carolyn - LOL you buying a dog....LOL
Kath - HI there!
Critter Sue - One pound less!
Molly - I'll be praying for your daughter. How wonderful that she doesn't need surgery
Just got back from mahjongg. Only maj'd once. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a step DVD, then get my hair touched up before we go. Since I'm up that way, maybe I'll stop in and play mahjongg, the weather doesn't look all that great.
Robin - doing the happy dance for you!
Sandy - it always feels good to get rid of too big clothes
Dodiemae - welcome, you've started well
yanniejannie - we're letting the cats out in the rest of the house. I think they're used to me enough, now. We'll see how it goes. Shadow doesn't like other cats, but I know Lance likes to sit on the cattree.
Meg - I'm really not holding out much hope for things to get any better between Bryan and myself at the wedding. It just makes me cry every time I think about it. I have a feeling he's only doing this (inviting us) because he "has" to. He did tell us that he thought we shouldn't attend but send him the money we would have spent going over there.
Joyce - I'd never heard of chow chow until we moved to NC, can you believe that?
Gail - I never knew that your body produced more cholesterol at night!
Michele in NC0 -
New here, trying to build a little muscle so just started exercizing(sp) set small goals.
lose 2 pounds this month and wk.out twice a week. I am afraid if I start to much w/the goals I will fail.
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Sorry I forgot. Theresa, Sm mountain town in Colorado.0
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Hello Friends,
My head is spinning with the realization that it’s the first of July and we’re already on page 4. I love this community. Thank you Barbie for kicking off another month and setting the excellent example of sharing goals.
Today’s affirmation: “My written goals are helping me to achieve my life's purpose.”
June Goals:
80 oz of water per day - check, with exception of days when I have to fly. I get too bloated.:drinker: :drinker:
3-5 servings of vegetables daily - check
Log every day, even on the road – Missed a few days.
Drop 2 pounds – Au contraire. I ended the month +2. Dang! :explode:
Nourish my mind and my faith with daily positive affirmations - check :blushing:
My July goals pick up where I left off in June, with some minor changes:
Nourish my mind and faith with daily positive affirmations :smooched:
80 oz of water per day, except on flight days (projecting only 5 plane days in July) :happy:
Try a new vegetable recipe :laugh:
Try a new exercise activity at the nearby community center
Get a double digit number on my weight loss ticker
Thanks for letting me share.
Robin: Let me add my voice to the chorus of congratulations!!!
DeeDee: Chin up! :flowerforyou: Hang in there and have faith that you are on the right track towards perfect health and fitness.
To all others struggling with family and health issues, I'm lifting prayers for you. To everyone else, stay well.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills
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