WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

Hello Ladies, just had lunch so I'm sitting until I can get to the gym.

MARY, thanks, yes. I have had such a year past and this one is not going well either. Loads of times I've let myself go off the diet, to much to do,(controling everything) became so stressed that my entire body has been wrung out. Did not know how to find a start or continue button after a lot of the stress has now been handled. Well my back gave me the start button. I am starting all over again from scratch, rebuilding my body and mind. Progress will be a bit further down the line, however getting caught up will suffice.

CAROROBE, hello, I am so pleased to read your woes on turning into the 50 age. I too litterally fell apart at 50. Everything started to hurt, knees broke, belly went south after a 5 pound firboid was taken out of me. Meno, hit the hardest with depression, and my world spun from there. No it is not funny! I truly feel for you. I am rebuilding me all over again, starting with Pilates to get the girdle into better shape strengthen it and my back as well. Then on to weight training from there, with aerobics included, and the most important learning to stretch after exercises and first thing in the moring BEFORE the coffee. My diet is regular food but smaller portions, I was fit at one time, I could eat well and not gain anything. Now it has changed and I must too. Hope to read your posts often, sounds like we are in the same boat.

AUNTIEBK, yes, yes, you are so right, I did not think about my back at the moment I squat down, but yes. I think it has a lot to do with our spines and posture, because that would be the only thing I could relate the success to. I have been working on my knees for a long while now, I was at the point I could not bend them to get into bed. I have a women's weight trainer book that has exercises in it dealing with bad knees, or injured knees, I have been doing them, thus my knees have been repaired somehow. I would have to have an x-ray of the before pictures and the now pictures to say just how they have been repaired. But true said is that weight training builds bone, and that is my best guess on what has happened. I would be pleased to share Pilates with you, I will copy the particulars from the book (its international listings) and perhaps a Cole's or Chapters book store near you will order it for you. I would suggest anyone use this book to improve your inner muscles that do take a load of work each day. I have improved in two weeks, I'm sure anyone else can. But the golden rule is "BE TRUE TO YOURSELF" , don't skip, rush, cheat, or put it off. There is really no motivation to get one's self in shape, it is determination and dedication, and the results you see in the mirror, polish those off with some motivation.

Okay gals that is it for now, I'm late for the gym, no matter I'm on my way!

Marilyn

Hello to All,:flowerforyou:

Have been out for the weekend with DH. I had a wonderful time. The weather was gorgeous. I enjoyed the time with DH.

Marilyn:flowerforyou: -I have been going to PT off and on for 5 months. My core is sloppy too. Mine is due to steroids used to save my life. Many of you have heard this before. It weakens the bones, muscles and other things I don't even want to know. I have a curve in my spine and the muscles don't want to hold everything together. Core? what Core?
My ribs and clavicle area are going in and out. The ribs cause you to feel like you are having heart pains. Sometimes, when they are bad, it hurts to breathe. I just keep on. I hope you build your strength up fast. It's not a fun place to be. It sounds like you have a positive attitude that helps in any situation.

Amanda-:flowerforyou: I understand what you and your family are feeling. My GD lived 2 hours. It was a tough time. Please don't feel guilty for enjoying your babies or for being glad they are alive. We don't decide those things. God knows the big picture. Thinking of you. :brokenheart:

Jeannie-:flowerforyou: How is your son? and...how are you doing with your weight? Sometimes, stress can cause you to turn to food for comfort ..hang in there.

Michelle- Have fun in FLA...Mom has been down there 2 months...She is coming home this weekend.

Vicki-Carrot chips with salsa? That's a new one that sounds good.

Joylaut-Huckleberry Jam? hmm...I don't think that is a jelly I have ever ate.

Mary-plumbers don't you love them?...:noway: .I was thinking of the old euphemism..."you don't miss your water 'til your well runs dry" We are all bless when our electricity, water and all our luxuries are in working order. I am, frankly, glad I am not a Pioneer Lady.

Mrs Anderson- How is it going with you?:flowerforyou:

Robin-Congrats on the good lab results. Are you tall? To be 158, you look skinny to me. :flowerforyou:

Linda- I hope you are doing well and things will become calmer soon.:flowerforyou:

MJ- I notice you and some others are struggling with hay fever...you can tell Spring is coming...hope you feel better soon.:flowerforyou:

Training Lady-Welcome...:flowerforyou:
Mytime60-good luck with your goal!:flowerforyou:

Faye-that sounds wonderful about your flowers. I am really glad to see 3 inches of Dafodils leaves poking up through the ground!:flowerforyou:

Debra- hope it gets warm there for you soon. Good luck with your food diary. It does help you to see what you are eating.

Kackie:flowerforyou: - I am glad you are settling into your new house. Good Luck there in MT. Did you keep your beach house?

Welcome MISS DEE!:flowerforyou:

Carobe- Welcome...there are a lot of ladies on here with similar issues and some good advice...keep dropping in!:flowerforyou:

Auntie BK-it was good to read your post. Glad you are doing well. You have lost 23 lbs..that is great!:flowerforyou:

Zuback-hope your cold is better today.
:flowerforyou: DoobieDo-Birdie, :flowerforyou: Barbie:flowerforyou: , Mimi:flowerforyou: and some of ones who have been on here awhile, tell us to take one dKackie- I am glad you are settling into your new house. Good Luck there in MT. Did you keep your beach house?



DoobieDo:flowerforyou: -Birdie, Barbie, Mimi and some of ones who have been on here awhile, tell us to take one day at a time. That it comes with baby steps. I think it would be good to see some before and after pics sometime when you ladies would like to post them. There is nothing like seeing it to believe it can happen to you.

Peggy-:flowerforyou: you are another one who has had an awesome weight loss. 80 POUNDS?! WOW!:drinker:

Sally good luck this week.:flowerforyou: Your hotel sounds like an Embassy Suites? If not I would be interested to know which one..if you don't mind my asking.

I have to get off here and get moving. I hope I don't get this behind anymore. Welcome to any newbies, I have left out.

Have a good day.

Wooops!

AUNTIE BK I have the book here gal. ISBN: 1-40543-167-9 "the book of pilates" A guide to improving body tone, flexibility, and strength. Title is in small case, cover is lilac colour. Author - Joyce Gavin Parragon Publishing,(2002); hope this gets you a copy.

Bed time catch you all tomorrow..zzzz

Marilyn

I just started the BFC eating plan by Jorge Cruise, I love it!!! You get to eat real food and I have learned so much in reading the first 3 chapters. Something finally makes sense and I think is a lifestyle I can live with. I was disappointed in myself and the fact that I have only lost 7 pounds sense Jan.2011. I hope to lose at least 10 lbs. more by end of March. I never realized that I was killing myself with SUGAR!! Now I am learning to balance my good carbs and cutting back on sugar to only 15 grams a day. Thats better than about 5 times that much every day. Booyah! I feel so motivated! Hey give it a try....you never know what my be the one for you.
I will let you know how I am doing. I hope I am 20 lbs lighter by March 31st.....:drinker:

hugs to all
Izzy

Hey Izzy,
He was on Rachael Ray when one of my MFP friends was on there. He had some very interesting ideas. Did you see the show? I hope this works for you. :flowerforyou: Another lady on here SMWert had another of his books. It's all very interesting. I'll be interested to see how you like it.

Hello all. I've been checking in to read posts almost daily. I'm taking an online class so my computer time is spent posting there. However I am still logging my food daily. I'm learning to make better choices when eating out. Ate out twice last weekend and stayed in my cal range one day. The other day I went over my allotment by alittle bit, but I know it was the 2nd glass of wine and sharing a very large chocolate mousse cannoli. Yes still struggling with sugar but I am getting better.. I've been consistent with walking and added another mile today. I really need to pick up my weights to strengthen my Upper Body.

Barbie Cat -- WOW! WOW! and WOW again. Your pix give me the inspiration I need. Thank you for posting them.

Joy

Good morning ladies,
Robin I know what you mean. I am doing it now cause I am losing but dont always have the joy. Barbie great pics. I remember those. I am not saying you have lost too much but I can see why people tell you that. Such a big difference. If you had always been that thin no one would say anything about it, but because you lost weight they think it is too much. I bet no one every said anything to you when you were overweight about you needing to lose weight. Love the pic of your grandson. So cute.
Today is last day on cycle 1 of plan. Tomorrow I start cycle 2 and I can add a few good carbs for next 17. I can also start doing more exercise hopefully. So far so good. I will weigh again tomorrow to see how I did for entire 17 days. will let you know how it goes.
We are going today to register Rhea for pre k in the fall. She is excited. In the fall it will just be me and Byron.
I am going to run some errands today also. Need some more good food. Summer will be great when all fruits and veggies are so fresh.
Had to get new HRM last night. got one that can do just watch or do chest strap also.
I got a new one for Christmas but when went to use it did not work. changed battery and nothing. Will have to ask daughter in law if she has receipt and where she got it from.
Have a lovely day ladies. Make good choices.
vicki m

I've been AWOL since our move but I'm back now. I went WAY off the reservation between Thanksgiving and Valentines so I am just finishing up the 10 day detox I USUALLY do at the beginning of each year. :blushing:

Hi everyone

I've had such withdrawal symptoms not been able to keep up with all my friends - but finally the internet works again. Yippeeee !! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

So much to catch up on, I think it was on about page 10 or so the last time I was able to log on, I've had a quick peek seems we have some new additions to our family - but thought I'd let you know I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. I'll try and catch up with the posts later.

I'm pleased to report that I have actually been jogging (twice last week at lunchtime) unfortunately my weight hasn't gone down :frown: but I'm going to keep on trying. Need to watch the portion sizes I think. Plan to go jogging again tomorrow lunchtime.

I hope everyone is keeping well, I've been fine, a bit fed up with not having the internet, but in the scheme of things that is nothing to get upset about.

Keep your fingers crossed that the internet doesn't go off again. We are due to change internet providers on March 1st so I hope it goes smoothly without any loss of internet. We'll have to wait and see.

Bye for now

Viv

:flowerforyou: Glad to see Susan back. There were several us that December de-railed.:drinker: Just get back on the track..with us.:bigsmile:

Viv-Wizzy-:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: -so glad to see you back. I was hoping you were okay.

Geb:flowerforyou: -Just jump in and gab with us. I read your profile page. I had a boss when I worked for a Best Western, that was from Phoenix. She was very good to me. She gave me a large turquoise ring fashioned by a Native American living in your state. My DH's Uncle lived there for years. Good luck on MFP and the Forum.

'til next time,