WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2013

Be back with new goals. Have a goodnite!

Hello Friends,
Took me 3 nights, but I’ve finally caught up with over a week’s worth of posts. :happy: It was a fun, but hard week of work in Cuernavaca and Mexico City. Got to meet people from all over Central and South America. I love travel, but it does really mess with my eating and exercise regime. I came back with an extra 3 pounds. Fortunately, it’s already starting to come off after 3 days back home, in the gym and tracking my food. :drinker:

I had an NSV on my last day in Mexico City. I took a tour of the pyramids at Teotihuacan. I was the oldest in a group of 9 people including 2 teenagers. Guess who was first to the top of the Sun pyramid? The stairs were steep and tall, but all the hours on the bike and elliptical machine has definitely strengthened my legs and lungs. Maybe I was drawing energy from the spirit of the Aztecs, but I felt great all the way going up and back down. Also tried some interesting foods and drinks including nopales, pulque, and the fruit from prickly pear cactus. Mexico is beautiful, but I’m so happy to be home. Next trip will be to New York in 3 weeks. :glasses:

Between the travel and a week with a virus, July was a bust for me. Will carryover some of my goals to August and really knuckle down.

Sandy: I used to get migraines 5-6 times a year. Started getting them treated with acupuncture and got immediate and lasting results. I hope you find a relief soon.

Barbie: Thanks for always getting this thread up and running every month. Love your before and after photos. You look great, and I envy your knitting skills.

Michelle: Sorry you and Vince are going through a rough patch. Hope all the property, health and other issues get resolved and you have some happier times.

JaneMartin: Sending up prayers for your BFF.

Joyce: Fabulous job losing all those inches and pounds. May you have fun shopping.

Vicki: Bummers about your trike. I hope you can get it restored and you’re back to your fun rides soon.

To all the newbies: Keep coming back. You will find support here.

I may not post often, but please know that wherever I am I do think of this community and all of you going through changes and challenges. Hang in there. Everyone else, stay well.

Rori in the Colorado Foothills

July Progress to Goals:
Nourish my mind and faith with daily positive affirmations. (Did well with this)
80 oz of water per day, except on flight days (accomplished)
Try a new vegetable recipe. (I cooked BEETS for the first time. Loved them.)
Try a new exercise activity at the nearby community center. (Moving this goal to August)
Get a double digit number on my weight loss ticker. (Moving this goal to August)

yanniejannie - that's great you raised so much for the scholarship fund!

Lila - those stroopwaffles sound really fantastic. I'm going to have to keep my eye out for them. Hopefully, someone around here sells them. I'm so sorry you had such a terrible time getting your refrigerator delivered. I know how frustrating that can be!

subzeromambo - you SHOULD be proud of grooming your Husky. We had an Old English Sheepdog -- all 120lbs ofl him. So I know what work it can be. Good for you logging everything!

grandmalle - sometimes it takes our bodies a while to catch up. You'll see a loss in the future with all those steps. You'll probably see it when you least expect it. What a wonderful neighbor you have! Doesn't it feel so good when your hard work is noticed? We all slip up, the important thing is to get right back up, which is what you're doing...dealing with the consequences. It'll all work out.

Went to senior bowling this afternoon. ServPro was here, they took up all the carpet padding that got wet. I didn't realize that water had gotten into the one bedroom downstairs AND into the closet. They'll be back Friday to see if everything dried out and then we have to deal with getting new padding. I was going to do a DVD tomorrow, have to figure out how I can since there's a lot of things in the exercise room (like the TV, chairs, etc)

Cindy - we had boxes of things that needed to be shredded, finally I got so sick of looking at them that when they had this shredding truck, I took it to them to shred. It was free, so that was good

As far as the new MFP page I'm a visual person and I like the ticker/line thing that tells you your calories. The other things really don't bother me. It was nice when you'd get an alret on the homepage when you had an invitation or a message, but at least I get an email from them

Went to get the newspaper and it's raining AGAIN. Not heavy, but raining just the same, scattered showers. Stop and rain, stop and then rain. Did an hour of yoga today and then an hour of the deep water. Hey, there isn't a yoga class tomorrow so if I need to, I can go to the Y and use their equipment and just take my DVD with me

Jane - prayers for your friend

Joyce - great going, girl! Way to go on the clothes. You rock. Wish I could wear capris, they just don't look good on me at all. Yea, I always need a larger size in denim material pants, too. I think a lot of the sizing has to do with the cut of the item of clothing. I usually take a size 8 in jeans, but in dress pants, etc I can take a 6 and sometimes even a 4. Now one bathing suit I have is a 10, another is an 8....go figure! Oh, I hate the bathing suits with a skirt. They look so, as you say, ugly

I made these double chocolate cookies tonight. For one thing, the Y near me usually keeps their aerobics room locked unless they have a class, but the gal said that she'd open it for me. So I really should take some to her. Also, I want to have some for the ServPro guy when he comes back on Fri. The rest Vince can have (aren't I kthoughtful?). Actually, this recipe calls for some mint extract but Vince said he wouldn't eat them with the mint in them. I'm thinking that mint in them would make them good for the holidays.

Vicki - you'vea sure had your share of problems, that's for sure. I guess I'm lucky in that Vince knows how long you need to keep certain papers and then we can get rid of them. Only problem is that he's a saver. It was me who got rid of all the old papers that needed shredding. If I'd left it up to him, they'd still be sitting in his office.

barbie - good luck oteaching the class. I know you'll be awesome

yanniejannie - sounds like you made a good deal to me

Rori - I love to travel, too, but I found, especially this time, that the time difference really took a toll on me. Wonderful NSV. Doesn't it feel good to do things better than a teenager?

katla - glad you had such a good time on your trip and are back safe and sound

Michele in NC

Marking my spot for the new month! Thanks Barbie!

Here are the results for my July Goals:

Weight sessions: 10, actual 9
Total weights: 166,667, actual 252,050
Cardio sessions: 15, actual 16
Cardio time (hrs): 10 hrs, actual 13 hrs
YTD actual weight lifted: 1,331,060

For August I’m still keeping on with my goal to lift 2 million pounds in 2013 – about 164,000 pounds ahead of schedule.

Goodnight!

Gail, metro ATL

Good evening ladies! Hope everyone had a great day. I was busy with housework, etc... Yesterday was a fantastic day on the water in our kayaks. It was a little more challenging than most of our paddles due to stronger winds that caused higher waves. It felt great to be able to handle it with no trouble. Must be getting stronger!!

I will be back in the morning to respond to all of you, but for now I really need sleep!!

Deb A in CNY

Mahanaibu "I need this right now. My job is in constant jeopardy because of the struggling company I work for (in fact, one of many reasons for losing weight was that I knew I could find a new job more easily if I looked better and were in more vital shape). My husband's job is in constant jeopardy because of squirrelly contracts and in fact things don't look good on that score right now, a source of anxiety. But at least I have this very positive thing in my life. (and a great family.)"

This broke my heart! I cannot understand why we as a society judge a person's abilities by their appearance. However, I commend you for committing o s more healthy you and wish you success on both journeys. We are here with you and will support you in any way we can and any way you want. Hang in there girl!

Barbie - after your opening post I just wanted to break into song " and the livin' is easy!" Thanks for all your work on keeping this post alive and well. (and inspired).

Michele - I'm reading the fridge manual and learning how long it's been since I had a new fridge. Amazing things they can do now. Next is the 40" gas stove that will cost me an arm and a leg. Maybe I'll pop over the line for one because your prices seem to be much better than ours. And I have to convert the temperature readings too because they are in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius so obviously what I have is an Amercian made fridge anyway!!:happy:

Time to go and make a late, late dinner (better make it light because I'll have trouble sleeping otherwise).

Lila in the hot but tI think lightning attracting Kootenays!

Michelle:flowerforyou: my ankles are the only thing I like about my legs. So my capris have to be fairly long and these are. My calf is still to big, maybe that's one of the reasons seeing me in a bathing suit is objectionable. Or maybe I just have a body image problem. Oh, it was my daughter Michelle that took me shopping today. she is the one who takes care of me wherever I go. Lie this weekend at the amusement/water park. handicapped people can get a fast pass. You have to take it to the people running the ride, they give you a specific time to come back so you can go about your business and enjoy yourself while waiting. And then you canuse the handicap entrance. She is ALWAYS the one who goes with me. She could have stayed back with the family and enjoyed the time with her most favorite brother in law and neices but she stays with me. She makes sure no one is in the way of my scooter. Some people can be quite rude and just run in front of you. If she sees I am getting to hot, a no no for some one with MS, she will make sure I have water. She is a keeper. I wish she would let me have a deeper emotional connection with her but I know that she deeply loves and cares for me. So I love your name!!:flowerforyou:

Joyce

AUGUST ALREADY?!!! :noway: It seems the older one gets, the faster time seem to go by. That's why it is so important to live your dreams today. So important to become the person that you were meant to be. So important to build relationships. So important to tell those around you that you love them. And so very important to reach out to those who you don't know. IT IS TIME TO COME OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND INTO YOUR COMBAT ZONE.

It is time to combat the doubt that you have about what you can accomplish.

It is time to combat the naysayers that tell you that you cannot win.

It is time to combat the fear that keep you stifled from moving forward.

It is time to combat the the tears of sorrow and replace them with tears of joy.

It is time to combat the blame, the shame and the pain and forgive not only others, but yourself.

It is time to combat YOU!!

Do not go another day without realizing that you are marvelously made, a remarkable creation, a masterpiece in the making. : When you look into the mirror today, tell yourself that you are beautiful and that today is a gift that should be opened to enjoy the benefits that await you:bigsmile: .

:happy:My goal this month will be an ongoing goal for the rest of the year. My goal is to do one thing each day to reach one of my goals whether it be weight loss or fulfilling a dream deferred. I will speak it out loud so that I can hear it, because FAITH comes by hearing.

Hi everyone,

I will come back later with goals and chat, but I wanted to tell you all I have lost another .5 lb. It's taken me 11 days to lose that half, but I am soooo delighted! DH has put on .5 so now I only am 1 lb heavier than him!
Even better I have lost half an inch off my waist! That has been the same - 32 ins - for MONTHS, so the 31.5 feels wonderful!

Back later! Have to make myself beautiful for my date in Winchester!

Heather in hot and sunny Hampshire UK

Hello Vitamin F ladies!! Marking my place for AUGUST!! My how the summer is racing along. Best wishes to one and all.

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Lin in Central Iowa