WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

Hi,

I'm a newbie just starting today. I lost 23lbs last year and managed to put some of it back on in the fall. Not sure how much because I' m afraid to get on the scale. I started logging food again which I know is the key to my success. My exercise goal is do 45 min of cardio and 15 min of weights daily.

We moved to a very rural area 5 years ago and I work out of my home so any exercise I get is purposeful. There's no walking through a mall, riding my bike through the neighborhood- things I really miss. I put quite a bit of weight on as my life style changed tremendously when we moved here. I always went to a gym and I can't do that here. So I walk by the lake and ride my bike in nice weather but now I relegated to the treadmill and walking tapes.

I'm hoping I can get the support I need here and looking forward to a great support system!

Sherri

Hello to all my fitness buddies. It was warmer here today, around 20 for the high even though this morning was still below zero wind chill, but I think we are done with the extreme cold for now.

Went to work, weighed in, not a pretty sight. I did really well food-wise over the holidays, but the last week was a total mess. Plus I really didn’t exercise much at all the last few weeks, so up 2.5 pounds. That’s the first time I’ve gained anything more than ½ pound or so water weight. It’s ok and will be gone before long.

I am thankful today that we are able to stay warm in our house without broken heaters or pipes and grateful that I realized how much I love my job when I went back today after nearly 3 weeks off.

Molly you have some great goals

Margaret: well I’m limiting TV right with you, but that’s because it mysteriously won’t come on right now! I am SO jealous! I LOVE Wait wait don’t tell me!

Linda: sending you good wishes to stave off your cravings and for the babies. I sure hope they are better by now

Joyce: I have been known to have those stress induced hibernations too! A test bank accompanies a textbook and has questions in it that faculty can use on their exams. Writing test questions to match the boards is hard and many people don’t do it well, so they are happy when their textbook comes with 3500 test questions already written for them. Call me a nerd but I LOVE writing test questions!

Sue: sure hope that headache is all gone now!

Rose: what a loss! Congratulations!

Barbie: “mindful”…I like that


Vicki: 28 grandkids??? Holy cow! Congratulations and drive safely

Michele: my dad is in a nursing home…a skilled nursing facility. He and mom lived in assisted living until she died, and then he
got very ill and has never recovered, so he can’t go back. He can’t even turn himself over in bed alone.

Debbie: hi and welcome to our group. I’m so sorry about your loss and that you are so sad. I hope your memories help you at this time. It’s hard to make positive changes in your life while you are grieving so be kind to yourself.

Anne :good for you to have that little chat with the fitness coach. Not showing up is not acceptable!

Alison; how is your brother doing?

Cindy: now you’ll be grandmammacindy! Congratulations!

Tazgirl: your comment about the cold reminded me of a time when we went on a cruise then when we got back did an everglades tour by air boat. It was in the 40s and we were wearing jackets and the Floridians were bundled up like Eskimos! It was really funny!

Amanda: sorry your knees are bothering you. I’m excited too to hear all about the new grandbaby! Your enthusiasm is contagious!

KYAlice: good for you to bundle up and get out there

DeeDee: stay warm!

Patty: ;I get caught up at my desk too, so I have planned a 10 minute walk each day after lunch on “office days”

Kay: our dog had pancreatitis too then had to have his gallbladder out so is also on low fat diet. It’s hard to find dry food at 4% fat or less…actually pretty impossible. Our canned food is 4% and we are using an 8% dry food for the small amount of that he gets, but I may have to start making him no-fat “granola” because he needs something to chomp on.

Liz: I am intrigued by the “meal for the week”. What is that…one big thing you eat over and over or a big piece of meat you make several meals from?

Linda: I’m sure your vet is keeping the babies comfortable with pain and nausea medication. (((hugs)))

Katla: you are a dear to remind me to take care of myself too. That’s what I thought about when I was awake all night last night (I had an epic 3-hour hot flash)…my resolution was to put myself first and I plan to work on the book as hard as I can AFTER I come home and exercise!

Virginialee: wow that is cold for you. Can you shiver off those extra pounds?

Deb: watch your mail for a virtual dog you can walk! Fabulous weight loss!

Rita: drop in when you can! Stay warm up there.

Missjennymay you are so right about this group of women! They will inspire you

Carol: keep moving those stiff body parts!

Kathy: mmmmmmmmm is all I can say!

Piamaria: welcome aboard! You have joined just by posting

Sandy: all our decorations stay up until after Russian Christmas…the 7th, so we’ll have to get that done now

Anamika: great attitude…so positive!

Jane: wow it’s a heat wave!

Sherrib: welcome to the group!

Well gals it’s time to get the dog fed and the exercise done before dinner! Let’s hope for no more hot flashes to keep me awake tonight. They don’t usually bother me, but the one last night lasted 3 hours. UGH.
Take care and stay warm! Meg from chilly Omaha

Hello Everyone!
I joined in November 2013, and am so glad to see a community of 50-ish women here. Will post more in future, just wanted to say hi and Happy New Year now. Susie from London, Ontario.:drinker:

Any room for another newbie? I joined a couple of days ago and am still trying to find my way around. To introduce myself, I live in Portland, OR, have 9 children, 5 grandsons, and 3 cats. I want to lose 114 pounds and am looking for some support.

Christine

Hi to all. New to program since the 4th. Love the tool, it helps. Not sure how to do this , hope to set a good example. Carlene in South Carolina

Hello.

I am so worried about the pipes. Just waiting for the "thaw" and boom...pipes will bust and I will have a major mess on my hands, especially the pipes in the north wall. ugh!

Michelle- guess what? I have been doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred! I can't believe it! Day 3. Tomorrow morning I am going to take measurements and see if there is any change in ...30 days! I already took pics and they're scary to look at. :noway:

Debbie- so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Stay with us and let us know how you're doing. There are so many wonderful women on this thread who have been through your loss, they will be a great source of comfort for you.. Stay strong, we are here for you.

Meg- my dad lives with us, and he has caregivers during the day who feed him because he shakes so much. Sometimes I feed him esp if it's something I don't want to see on the floor. Some foods he manages with his hands, but multi-ingredient foods always fall apart and scatter around him. Then he gets frustrated. I think it is a good idea to have your father's caregivers help him eat, that's what you pay them for. Also, when dad was in the nursing home for 2 weeks, I had them make protein smoothies for him with all the added vit C powder, fiber powder and blueberries. I bought the ingredients and gave them to the kitchen. He loved them and still has them everyday in the morning...says they are refreshing.

Really enjoyed Downton Abbey last Sunday. Mrs. Hughes is the best...she's such a wise woman. I read where the women of Downton are achievers while the men are hapless. lol. Julian Fellowes grew up in a household of strong women...go Jullian!

Susan

Hello.

I am so worried about the pipes. Just waiting for the "thaw" and boom...pipes will bust and I will have a major mess on my hands, especially the pipes in the north wall. ugh!

Did you turn off your water? Did you call a plumber? They have ways of safely thawing frozen pipes. I know it is expensive but is cheaper than burst pipes. Good luck.

:flowerforyou: Good evening ladies, I had a long day at work, had dinner ,exercised and read the latest posts.
Thank you everyone for your support and words of encouragement
:flowerforyou: It is so wonderful to hear about so many different places and to share this journey with such a large group of caring and compassionate women.
Debbie I am so sorry to hear about your husband. To all of the ladies out there who have lost their spouses, my heart goes out to you.

I am sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on it's wings
be careful when you open it It's full of beautiful things
Inside are a million kisses wrapped in a million hugs
to say how much I missed you and send you all my love.

I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain.
To walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again.

:yawn: I hear my warm bed calling my name:yawn:
Until tomorrow... Everyone stay safe and warm from Rose in frozen Delaware
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I had a lovely day with two longtime friends and now I’m so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. Best wishes to everyone. I’ll have to start from here tomorrow.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Love yourself—accept yourself—forgive yourself—and be good to yourself, because without you the rest of us are without a source of many wonderful things.” Leo F. Buscaglia

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

Just a note to keep my place! We woke up here, in the southern part of Canada, where we are lucky if Christmas is white over the last 50 years, to find the wind chill at -49 F! It has not been this cold since I was starting primary school, and the bus was so delayed by the cold I had to walk back home to keep warm, hopefully to miss a day of school!

Yet it was the clearest, most beautiful day out there! The snow was at its whitest, the green of the cedars was magnificent, and the earth sparkled like a jewel.

Aren't we lucky?

And, oh yes, and the powers that be cancelled university today!

Stay warm my friends!

BJ, SWOntario

Joyce - I usually don't eat English Muffins, rolls or pasta, either. I will have potatoes, only because sweet potatoes in particular are good for you. But...they are also not real calorie friendly. So I just watch my portions on them. I'm not a big dessert fan, I would much much rather have a piece of fruit for dessert. I do like the Kashi Go Lean cereal since it's pretty decent on the calories and high in protein. I usually have water with the cereal, not that I don't like milk, it just isn't a biggie. However, when we stay at the hotel by Jessica, at the continental breakfast I've found that 1/2 of an English muffin, 1/2 of a tub of cream cheese, I usually take my cereal with me which is the Special K 90 calorie (in the small boxes) and 1/2 a cup of skim milk is good. They also have hard boiled eggs so I'll have two egg whites. I just don't care for the yolks, I think it's more the consistency than anything else. Depending on how I feel, I may have a banana with the cereal. Vince and I really didn't pick out the oraments together, I mostly did it. But I do think it's neat, it's neat to look back and see them. A friend of mine has a nativity scene inside of an egg shell. It IS beautiful! Back when when I had my first tree, I couldn't afford to buy garland, so I remember buying a 99cent bag of popcorn and stringing that. I thought it looked so neat that I've been doing it every year since, so it's probably been about 40 years that I've been doing that.

Sylvia - good for you getting out

Sherri - welcome! If you're going to be doing weights daily, be sure to work only one body part per day and then give that body part time to recuperate and build new muscle. Like if you work biceps one day, don't do that again for at least 24 to 48 hours. This is a great place for support

Sue in SD - hope the results of the MRI are good. Let us know

Speaking of limiting TV. I know this isn't really limiting TV. Anyway, when we first moved into the house, Vince HAD to drill thru the brick so he could put a TV on the enclosed porch to be able to watch the NASCAR races while grilling. Well...our cable company is going all digital in a few months so he probably won't be able to use that TV. I'm crying crocodile tears...can't you tell???????

Meg - whenever we go to FL, you can always tell the tourists from the natives. The tourists are those in shorts, the natives are those who are bundled up. Bet in this cold, those hot flashes feel good....lol

Went to Mexican train, had some cheese, one piece of the kielbasa and some of the cheese crackins that I brought. When we got home I had a crumb of the chocolate fudge cake. Drank 48oz,

Susie from Ontario and Carlene from SC and katieleemom and Lorraine and Debbie and anyone else new that I may have missed - welcome

Christine - there's ALWAYS room for one more...just like jello...there's always room for more

barbie - I do like the belly dancing. It really is a good ab workout. The problem I'm finding is that I wish there were classes at a decent time around here so that I could just find out if I'm doing it right.

Susan - congrats on getting to Day 3 or is it called level 3. I enjoyed watching Downton Abbey, too. A friend of mine got all 8 episodes before they aired in the US, it was just so neat to think "I know what's coming next" "she's going to pick that paper up and read it" "Mrs. O'Brien is going to leave". Kind of childish, huh?

Michele in NC

:flowerforyou: Hello dear friends

:frown: I thought I posted yesterday but can't find it so maybe I didn't :noway: :noway: :huh:

:flowerforyou: Anyway I have taken so long entering my fit bit bits and looking for my post on MFP that I have no time to post,
now, I haven't exercised the last 2 days so really must do some today to get back into the swing of things.

:frown: I'm back at work, (since 2nd Jan) and I am so tired - I've said before working doesn't agree with me and this proves it! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Time to get a moving - I'll try and get back tonight

Take care
Viv Wet and a little warmer York UK

Welcome. you can friend me. I'm Patty from Cincinnati Ohio.

Good morning beautiful ladies! I have a few extra minutes this morning as we are on a two hour delay due to windchill below 0.

I would like to welcome all of the new women. This has been the most supportive group and has helped me immensely on my journey to a healthier me. I "lurk" more than post because my job has been much more demanding this year.(Teaching high school math courses instead of 7th and 8th grade). Love the challenge, but working hours and hours every night. I really need to regain my balance as I have not even been getting my exercise in. Today I WILL do my new Leslie Sansone HIIT DVD as soon as I get home from work.

I will try to find time to respond to some posts tonight.

Have a great day! Stay warm.

Deb A from CNY

Hi All,

Still freezing in the NE. Made myself get on the scale this morning and learned I had put on 7 lbs this fall. Getting back on this horse today. I will charge my fit bit and wear it, do my Leslie Sansone tape and log my food.

Have a good day everyone!

Sherri