WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

Hi, My name is Sylvie and I'm new here... Or I should say that I'm back.

Tried a few times but timing was not right. Now it is time to get back to business and lose the weight that I gained at lightning speed.

I am divorced and live alone with my son. I'm in the suburb of Vancouver.
I had lost all my weight but my life got out of control (and I let it happen unfortunately) and it took me over a year to get it back to a point where I'm back on my feet.

I have close to 100 lbs to loose and I'm in no rush as long as I make some progresses into going down.

I have been inactive for a while so I am starting progressively and focussing on being healthier then eventually adding some exercise.

My goal for January is to loose something (not picky on how much) and by the end of the month to have started re-integrating some exercise into my routine. My garage is setup as an exercise room with a theadmill, mats, weight and a TV, but I let it go and need a couple of week to clean it up so I can reclaim the space.

Happy new year 2014 everyone.... and a great year ahead of us!!

No time to post! Off to DSIL.
Might get back in tonight if I get on her wifi.
Love Heather UK

Stay safe all of you in the COLD. We are wet, wet, WET!

January Goals:

Lose 1 pound per week.
Join the Y again (and go)
Log my food (good and Bad) :embarassed:
Drink more water
STOP stressing
Manage my time better

Tina in Florida :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hello everyone
Kathy here...new over 50 member from Colorado Foothills...Hi Rori we are probably neighbors!

I am new to posting but hell...nothing else has worked! LOL

My Story in a nutshell: I am trying to lose weight I have lost and gained over and over again for the last 30 years...with all the practice you think I might get it right.

I am leaving today for a vacation...and we all know how those help diets BUT...

This January [especially this week] I resolve to:
Post every day
Work out at the Gym EVERY DAY
Maintain my diet
Weigh myself every morning ...no matter how frightening the prospect!

Ladies to say I need support is putting it mildly....HELP !!!

Its not the failure to maintain my weight that is haunting me...its the frustration!

Anyway that's my story...I will post tomorrow
Kathy

Lis from upstate NY- I am also from upstate NY- near Syracuse. Welcome to our group.

Just trying to stay warm. We woke up to no heat. We are on automatic delivery for propane, but they didn't deliver!! May be time to check out their competition.

Deb A in central NY where it is COLD!!

Good afternoon
Back on MFP after a long break and seeing the title WOMEN 50+ caught my attention - not that I can claim attention span being that .... What's the word.... Bummer.... You know what I mean. I know I'm 50+ because I have the boob bus appointment - was the mammogram machine invented by the same person who invented the Corby trouser press or the George Foreman grilling machine???

Hope you don't mind me piping up here.

Bit about me. Have been T2 diabetic for about 6 years, really well controlled until the summer last year when meds stopped working. Weight gain of about 8kg in 3 months and bloods off the scale.

Now lost that plus 6kg since 25 Oct, including 1kg over Christmas.

Bloods still awful but new meds have a side effect of keeping one feeling fuller so only on two meals a day. Just waiting on meds review next week to see what they are going to do. I'm doing my best, and a 2 stone weight loss in less than 3 months, proves that. Just my body is in denial...

Really looking forward to getting to know you.

Mandy

There are amazing stories out there. It is really cold, and seeing your post should remind us all to check on our neighbors and their pets. Take care and stay warm:smooched:

hidee ho ladies and good morning again,
did get to the gym, and im so excited to find out that ,if im not mistakened, my insurance will pay for most of my gym membership and vitamins I take.. holy cow, the info you find..
I know those wraps are awesome arent they? La Lortilla has the rye ones, that I love, and Flat out company makes some too, each only have 90 calories..
I was at Stop and Shop which is a chain grocery store here at leas in Ct, and found they have a whole boatload of different wraps that are from anywhere between 50-100 calories, pumpernickel and multigrain, and tomato basil..now at least if I want to mix it up I know where to go..
one puppy pn my lap and it is 14 degrees outside. will stay in ,unless the DH wants to go out somewhere, he is working until noon

Joyce: I agree with Michele that your progress is amazing. You’ve renewed yourself despite some serious health problems. My DH also has MS and it can be very disabling and de-motivating. He’s doing a lot better, too, thanks to weight loss and effective medication.:flowerforyou:

Michele: My car doors have frozen shut many times. When I have an electricity source close by I use a hairdryer, and I’ve also poured really hot water on them. I like your determination to find a way to do what you want to do. :flowerforyou: Thanks for explaining “middle age spread.” I mentioned my little round tummy that still needs to be firmed up but when I “spread” it goes right to my butt and thighs first. I’m planning to keep my little Dwarf Alberta Spruce in a pot indefinitely. They are said to be able to handle life in a suitable pot for years and years. We once had a Colorado Blue Spruce for our Christmas tree and it lived in a half Whiskey barrel for several years until we planted it in the yard. Then it got too big for the yard so we donated it to the city. It now lives in a city park.:flowerforyou:

virginialee: Thanks for letting us know you’re from VA.:flowerforyou:

Tina from MD: I can just picture your dog picking her feet up high.:laugh:

Joyce: You may be hosting a giant slumber party. Stock up on food! (And figure out a way to get your needed rest.):flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Anne from Vancouver BC: I can’t resist Boston Crème donuts. Snacks at work were one of the significant reasons I gained so much weight in the first place. It takes real grit and determination to deal with it. On this site I have learned how to have a treat without gaining. I earn it with cardio exercise. I love my bike! It is on a trainer in the garage. Some others have stationary bikes. I can take mine off the trainer and ride in the streets. It spends a lot of time on the trainer helping me "earn" treats.

Rori: I didn’t see the 101 fitness resolutions that rock. Did you get it in your email? I rarely check the “social” tab. I’ll look there.:flowerforyou:

SylviaJacques from Vancouver: Welcome! Stick around with us for "give and take" encouragement and advice.:flowerforyou:

Anamika: If your knee hurts after running you need to take care of it. New shoes are one possibility. Perhaps you can get someone to watch your gate and see if you need to change your stride. I don’t run any more because pounding my knees is destructive. Hi to your mom. You’re lucky to still have her and she is lucky to have you.:flowerforyou:

Heather: Travel safely.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia: I have heard of rental trees and they have them in the PDX area, but our drive is too long to get to them, and the weight is too much for DH and I to handle. I applaud you for your determination.:flowerforyou:

Tina in FL: Good luck with your new goals. The “stop stressing” goal looks like a difficult challenge. Let us know how you decide to deal with it. You could start a good trend. The other goals sound totally doable and are very positive.:flowerforyou:

Kathy from CO: Welcome. My best finds when DH and I started were MFP, a digital food scale and dishers to measure out portions. We always ate healthy food, but our portions were too big. The food scale was from Amazon and moderately priced. The dishers look like ice-cream scoops & were from a restaurant supply place. They cost more. They aren’t necessary but they’re easier to use than measuring cups when serving food. Then I found this group and what a blessing it has been! :flowerforyou:

Mandy: I’m going to LOVE your sense of humor. Welcome! Are you from Great Britain?:flowerforyou:


DIL’s Christmas Stocking is finally done. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I’ve taken the pictures and sent them to my son. NOW I can start taking things down and putting “Christmas” away. My little tree is first. I need to start transitioning it outside. The lights will be last.:flowerforyou:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

"What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year." ~Vern McLellan (borrowed from Kathy in IL)

January goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:

* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Cynthia: I have heard of rental trees and they have them in the PDX area, but our drive is too long to get to them, and the weight is too much for DH and I to handle. I applaud you for your determination.:flowerforyou:

Thanks, Katla. We don't get a huge one. I think the peak is about as high as I am tall. And it's not far driving. But when we can't handle it anymore we'll do something else.

Cynthia