WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

Welcome back Robin!!

It appears I am not the only one who fell into less healthy habits during the holidays. What is that about misery loving company.....??

I started the new month by logging all my food for today before going to bed last evening. So far, I have followed my log and I am not dying of hunger. I just need to get out and get some walking in before the day is over. The sun is out today, but we have an east wind that always br-r-r-r-r-r-rings COLD to us from the Columbia Gorge, so I have been putting it off. Maybe I will end up on the Gazelle instead.

MacMadame, I always kept my ticker up-to-date, but I just couldn't bring myself to adjust it upward immediately. After a month, it became clear that my problem was no longer "temporary." I found it easier to keep track of things when I am working with more accurate numbers, so I made the needed adjustment. I think your analysis of what works with weigh in data makes sense

Amanda, Congrats on keeping on track, despite your busy life. You will have to post a pic of you in your new dress. Sounds lovely.

Need to get on w/my day, so BFN

Barb

Just a quick February hello!

I am always glad to say good-by to January. The days are getting noticeably longer. Now we just need to get to some warmer temperatures, and a bit less snow. We a supposedly in for a big storm tonight. but we can always hope that the predictions are wrong.

January went fairly well in the weight and exercise department. I had to work extra hard to get off the extra few pounds from the holidays. For February, I would like to set my goal to lose 5 lbs. Many weeks go by and I only lose a fraction of a pound, so 5lbs could be tough, but I will strive for it.

Time for dinner, so I will catch up with the rest later!

Happy February!

Welcome MJ it will be so nice to see you cheery face here! You can't be fifty!:drinker:

AliceLMS Welcome MJ it will be so nice to see you cheery face here! You can't be fifty!:drinker:
Nyll54 Welcome, MJ...you are like my sister...you just don't look fifty!!!

Ha ha ha...ya'll are too funny :laugh:
I feel older than 50!
& that face comes from the pecan pie I was about to devour this past Thanksgiving! :bigsmile:
& that's why I'm right here :sad: :sad: :sad:

Welcome February! Tomorrow's groundhog day!!

Before bowling Vince and I are going to go to CiCi's (pizza place) to grab a bite to eat. Another couple has suggested more than once that we should go out to eat (the bowlers. They suggested that maybe we move the bowling time up (that doesn't work for a couple of people), so we sent out a note saying that we were going to be at CiCi's and anyone who wants to join us is welcome. If it were totally up to me, I would rather eat at home where I have better control of what I'm eating. But you also have to be social, so I'll just compensate.

Went to Mexican Train Dominoes tonight. Someone brought these sandwiches (I think they were made in a store), I took all the bread off and just had the cheese and turkey. There was also mayo on the sandwich. The sandwich was just too too big. Someone brought fresh veges, and you know what I filled my plate with. I made these sausage stuffed shells, each shell is something like 150 calories so I had one. I also drank 2 bottles of water while we were there. I had a REALLY bad game, so I drowned my sorrows in chocolate. Had 2 of the dark chocolate Dove promises. You know something, that seems to have satisfied me. Didn't have any of the desserts.

Did an hour of yoga today and an hour of a workout on the bosu. Tomorrow I'll do an hour of yoga and then the deep water.

One thing I'd like to know is why when I click on "complete entry" it tells me what I will weigh in a certain time frame. How come I'm not at that weight??????

You know, I really liked the way they ate in France. Why can't we do that in the US? All the portions are so large. I stopped at the store today and there was a sample of a cinnamon bun. I did have some but even that sample was much too big. I only ate half of it!

Well, we finally got our Christmas tree down. Still have to put away the decorations.

Vicki - I've noticed that a few times when I tried to log in to MFP, I got a "down for service" message, too.

We're so glad you found us mj! Tell us more about yourself. The other ladies are right -- you don't look anywhere near 50! Did you, maybe, use your daughter's pic?

Well, everyone have a great evening.

Michele

Welcome back Robin, Mac, I'm with you in Monday ticker posting. XS, Amanda? Awesome! In fact your post pic looks really good, too.

Mary, do you not have water because it is freezing in your pipes? I hear Boston is using the last of it's available snow days, tomorrow.
I feel for all of you with the crazy awful weather you are experiencing. I don't dare say what my weather is...:happy:

Not that it's news to anyone but ... overweight + over fifty + menopausal = high (bleeping) cholesterol! :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:
I never had a cholesterol problem, ever! :noway: It's always been within the normal range...until my doc informed me of my lab results today. I am not happy...BUT now I have even more motivation to keep losing. So I changed the settings on my food diary to include tracking cholesterol, too.

Welcome mj. Assandra, that's what I love about mfp, too. My eating has become more mindful in regards to calorie intake but I'm still not making great choices -- when I have "extra" calories for the day, I still head for the cookies or chocolates. I guess that is going to have to change now...:ohwell:

Hello Everyone:flowerforyou:

Went to the doctor today for my weigh in and lost 5 more pounds!!Don't feel or look different but as long as the numbers keep going down that's all that matters.
Missed my period last month and thought I was either beginning menopause, pregnant or just stressed out. Finally went in to the doctor's, resigned to have a pregnancy test, she gave me the paperwork to have it done, went home to schedule lab appt and it started! Guess I scared it out of me.:laugh:

Amanda
The new fashion advice this year is to allow redheads or strawberry blondes to wear red. It is considered chic and the "it" thiing to do now. So wear that Red Dress PROUD!

To all of you caught in the big winter ice storm, I have been very worried about you all. I see the pictures on TV and can't imagine what you all are going through. Please take care, bundle up and be safe! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Chiclet

:bigsmile: Hello to all my long time friends on this thread as well as the newer ones and the new ones that we will meet this month.

:flowerforyou: This is a great place for support and encouragement…….even though the name is Women ages 50+ we welcome all women to share with us.

:flowerforyou: How did you do with your goals for January? What goals do you have planned for February?

:flowerforyou: Some of us set goals for the whole month, some set short term goals. Some of us set weight loss goals and others set goals for new behaviors and attitudes.

:flowerforyou: It’s a new page on the calendar and a new opportunity to change your life………let’s go.

:flowerforyou: How did you do with your goals for January? What goals do you have planned for February?

Good Morning WA50+4Feb

I had a not-so-great doc appnt yesterday & was headed for a pity party day, fortunately something pushed me to the gym for some zumba and a power yoga class and the day really turned around for me....motivation enough to get me outta my rut

As for metting my goal for Jan, not all that bad considering the 6lb holiday gain that I subsequently dropped in Jan.
Feb has always been my official start, so I plan on adding a day or two of weights...I need to drop 20lbs+, so I hope to see a pound a week come off.

A very....very quick hello from snowy Rhode Island! It's Tax Season and managing an accounting office keeps me extreemly busy this time of the year! :noway: I'm working 6 days a week and barely have time to say hello.:ohwell: But I DO track my food everyday and try to exercise everyday as well as drink tons of water! Can't wait for this winter to be over.....even though the snow can be beautiful!
Hugs to all!!!!
BirdieM

A warm welcome back to all who have posted here before. It's like visiting with friends to see so many familiar names.

Welcome to all the new comers. It has been said before and I will say it again, this is a great group to be part of. There is a lot of support.

Barb & Rebel – Sorry to hear the tickers went the wrong way. Hopefully, February will be the turn around month for both of you.

Mary – I hope the water comes back and your school district ended up canceling.

Nyll54 – Hang in there. You are on a tough journey for any age and our age makes it harder. You can do this. Good luck with your health issues.

Mac- I’m with you on adjusting my ticker every week. Not sure what day of the week yet, but it is an easy change to make and I need to make some changes.

If I missed anyone who loss last month - congratulations to you!

I do think the site is acting weird so I may have missed some losses or some holiday gains.

Today is my 2nd day off from work due to the weather. Since I work for a University and not a regular school, let me just say they don't cancel classes that often. So this is real special weather we are having.

Today's problems in a string format: M&D have no water on their side of the house. 2 of 3 bathroom on our side have no water. The furnace for M&D can't keep up and it is only 65 in there. (new one on order) M&D won't leave their chairs and come over to sit by our fire, so we took our space heaters and put them next to their chairs. Moab (one of our horses) had so much snow on his feet that his front feet were 6 inches off the ground and sliding out from underneath him. He was sitting like a dog on his back side. We had to have the horseshoer come over and pull his shoes as an emergency in -10 degree weather. It is so cold that I don't think I can go out and shovel the driveway and have called to get plowed out. My feet are still cold from being out with the horse.

I know I am eating too much due to the cold and I hope I can get warm enough to stick to 1200 calories a day.

If you are having bad weather, stay warm and stay safe.

Jeannie

how canI join this group?..I am closer to 60 than 50 but plan on looking gorgeous (with a little help from my friends) at 60..May 2012.

:laugh: Alice,:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Your picture is priceless. I am going to post it on another thread where we have been talking about the lousy weather, and I will give you "credit" for having posted it.

Barb

Of course, you can join...60s is the new 30s anyway!

how canI join this group?..I am closer to 60 than 50 but plan on looking gorgeous (with a little help from my friends) at 60..May 2012.

All you have to do is jump in! Welcome! We don't care if you are approaching a big birthday, last time I checked 60 was 50+. Best of luck to you!