WOMEN AGES 50+ for MAY

Happy May! This is one of my favorite months. I love to see the flowers and trees starting to bloom. Yesterday was a beautiful day here in WNY, but today it is raining again. I am not complaining- just stating a fact. At least we haven't had to deal with the tornadoes and floods as in other areas.

As far as April goals- I lost 3 pounds. Not great, but I'll settle for it. For May, I would like to lose 3 more pounds.

Happy Birthday to all of the May babies!

Hi Ladies,

I've read all your posts, what a great group! I'm new to MyFitnessPal, and still exploring it. I live in Queensland, Australia. I have 4 adult daughters, an almost 17 year old son, and an elderly bearded collie. My husband is working in Canberra and flys home (most) weekends. He started MFP just over a week, got an update yesterday he hadn't logged in for 3 days :-o. It took me 8 years to get out of shape, my goal is 143 pounds by October.
Dunkirk

Hi all!! It's a new month and I need to get back on track...Dad is still in the nursing home and will probably be there for another few weeks so crisis time is over. It's time to get back on track and into a new routine. I went shopping for healthy quick meals that we can all take care of independently. My visitation schedule has been set and now it's time to renew my weight loss commitment...thankfully I haven't done much damage with the loss of sleep and regular meals.

Happy May Day...it's gorgeous here in So Cal and I'm enjoying the beautiful day in my garden....looking at blossoms on the tomatoes, strawberries and peppers and planning for the future!

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Today was a busy day …and a tough day to stay on my plan. I did get to the gym, later than I planned but I got there. I did get my water in—just finished it so it will be interesting sleeping tonight. I struggled with feeling hungry. We went to a Mass and then a family celebration. There were not many good options for food ---heavy carb load so I had one half a corn muffin. By the time we got home, I had some chicken in a salad and then left to work out. At the end of my workout, I felt so depleted and very, very hungry. I came home and had empty carbs (saltines), and other stuff (I think my diary is open). When I look at my diary I see my protein number is low. The program I am on sets between 75-99 grams of protein.
I am definitely keeping the two goals I set for April in my May goals (getting to the gym for 45 minutes- 5 times a week and drinking water each day). I am trying to get clear with a food goal ( sodium, unprocessed food)….I want to be very clear (so I can succeed) and I want it to feel like its not about deprivation. When I reviewed my monthly losses, I see that I really have been basically stalled since the end of August. I think looking at my goals and continuing to measure what I am doing is helpful.
It's interesting to me that when I have this funky time (feeling really tired, feeling hungry, feel like I am retaining everything that goes in my body, etc). I now notice that when I work out my heart rate starts lower and its hard to get into my target zones. I burn less calories for the workout. It really is interesting to see how this works...I just wish it wasn't happening in my body!!!!


Barbie…thanks for getting us started for May and for your input. Your posts have helped me a lot.
Lorrie….excellent list you made about MFP. I can relate to all your positives about this page.
Frogmama…. 3 pounds is a great loss for the month. I am really happy to see May roll in also!

Happy May!

I have NOT been doing very well--no logging of food and not much in the way of extra exercise (just what I get at work). I need to get back on track, I know--I just feel so blah lately that it's hard to get and stay on track.

It's a new month and I am making a fresh start.

:flowerforyou: Kathy, you hit the nail on the head I've been all out of sorts again since about Thursday last week and "Blah" is a good way to describe it. I think I'm finally starting to come out of my blah phase and hope you are feeling a bit more like your old self too! Think it's those dratted hormones with me, although I'm sure I'm getting more moody these days and the slightest little thing send me like a crazy woman. I was trying to scan a photograph on Saturday and I couldn't get it to work, so I'm stomping around like a 2 year old in a tantrum :explode: when DH tried it and after altering something he scanned the photo.

:flowerforyou: Robin Happy Anniversary

Have to dash the dogs need walking and they are ready sooner than I thought - well DD is :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Take Care
Viv xx

Sally, that's great news! You're being good to your body and that's what counts, isn't it? The rest will follow on at it's own pace!
Good Luck for May :flowerforyou: (this is a bit late, sorry, I'm replying to your April post)
I'm trying and failing miserably in catching up with all the posts. Getting to read some but no time to reply to all. Please know that I am thinking about you all and logging in daily!
Mary I loved your May song, isn't it perfect!! I saw some lambs frollicking in the fields when I was out the other day and that was my thought exactly!! Tra! La! It will be in my head all day now!! :laugh: :flowerforyou:
Have a good day everyone!

Thank you for including me in your responses...you made me feel very important even though I joined only 2 days ago! It's little things like this that are so B I G :happy:

Hi everyone!!
I'm glad that it's
May and that you are all doing well!!
I can't believe that I've been on this site for almost three months and haven't really .lost weight. I've really tried but i just haven't been able to stick to it completely I'm not giving up though because i really have no choice!! I hope that summer will make it a little easier. I have lost 3 pounds but i have to really fight to keep it off it comes creeping back so easily but i will keep trying. Happy Spring everyone!!

Hello Everyone,
It sounds like some of you are having troubles and some are doing wonderful. I am in the middle....I have been trying to cut down on my food intake for supper and have done some after supper snacking. I am holding my own....my body seems to like to stay at this weight....I will promise myself to really watch my suppers. I have started logging my supper before I eat and find that it might just trick my brain into saying "that is enough" :huh: I volunteer at a Seniors lodge and they have a whole body vibration trainer that I have been on now about 3 times. I was told that 10 minutes on this is the equivalent of walking 7 miles....I grinned from ear to ear.:bigsmile: I am going to try and do this when I go in to volunteer as they don't seem to mind me using it. I did Google it and it sounds like it sure doesn't hurt anything. Not sure if anyone has heard of this..it was developed by the Russians for the astronauts who were developing blood clots while in space. Check it out if you have time...I watched a few videos of it also.
The weather here has been up and down...still snow some days and then nice and warm. We have a totally blue sky today and supposed to be fairly warm and just a light wind blowing. Federal elections today, so will be going to vote. Also heard on the news that they got Osama Bin Laden, not sure of the spelling and don't care cause he's GONE!!!! Thank God!!!!
Well everyone, stay on track, start a new day, smile, and take a look at yourself in the mirror and say "Self, today I am going to do fantastic":flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Cheers to All!!!! :drinker: and Best to you in losing those pounds!!!!!....D

Well, I finished the first 17 days on the 17 day diet that i am following.... and weighed, and I am down 7.1 for the 17 days... pleased as all get out... so total lost since March 7 (March 7 to April 7 = 1 lb) (April 15 to May 2 = 7.1 lbs) for a grand total of 8.... I will take it!!!
I am now on cycle 2, which adds some carbs back, like I had oatmeal for breakfast with some fruit..;
Glad to be here, rode my bike outside for 3 miles, too windy again.

Natalie

:flowerforyou: Hello Everyone!

Mimi
Your picture is beautiful. I remember a long time back when you were talking about dyeing your hair brown. So nice to see you with the color now. You are gorgeous!

Robin
Happy anninversay!
You are so lucky to have someone in your life that you feel so good to be around. I agree with the others, celebrate everyday.:drinker:

Dee
No dog to walk at the Dog park? I will let you borrow Boo who is quite chubby and needs the exercise. I'll drop her off.:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Well everything that can be packed at this point has been done. The remainder will be done the day before. My son came over on Saturday and helped with the packing and spackling of the holes in the walls from pictures. He said all in all that the move shoudn't take more than 4 or 5 hours max. Much better than the last time. I went from a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, den and, laundry room to a 1 bedroom apartment. ....in the rain. The move lasted the entire weekend. It was horrible.
I have transferred over all the utilities, given things away to neighbors and am just waiting now. I'm still a little nervous but am looking forward to a nicer place and the pool. The puppies don't understand what al the boxes are for and are a little rattled from the packing but the good news is that Scout hasn't lifted a leg on any of them!

Speaking of the puppies I need to go and walk them, so I will talk to you all later.
Chiclet

I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date. To time to say hello, goodbye....I'm late, I'm late, I'm late.

Talk soon , save me a spot!

Lynda

I had a pretty good day. The recirculation pump on the pool is broken, so I have missed my last two planned swims. I did go for a walk last night, and hope to make it again tonight.

Barbiecat – I’m glad your cleanse day went well. Good luck on the upper body workouts!
Landrum46 – Welcome! Come back often!
Vicki M. – A loss on vacation! I’m impressed!
Lorri – Sounds like a great list of things to be thankful for!
Barbiecat1 – Glad to see you back, and hope you continue to mend!
Cj1234cj23 – I put your birthday on my list. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Michele – Sorry about the scrubbed launch. I would love to see one!
Frogmama – Congrats on the loss! Aren’t you glad spring is here?
Marilyn – Keeping my fingers crossed for your job situation!
Dunkirk – Welcome! Glad to have a new friend from Down Under!
Dee – Congrats on meeting your goals. I wish I could take pictures like you do!
Mrsanderson – Glad your dad is better, and hope he continues to improve. Hang in there, you can get back on track in May!
Mimi – Speaking of getting back on track, good luck to you too!
Jeqrosen – Welcome, and come back and tell us what’s going on with you!
Kathy – Another member of the back on track club. You can do it!
Sally – I looked at your diary. You didn’t do bad. Just looked like kind of a disorganized sort of eating day. And today is looking pretty good!
Viv – Happy Un-blah-ness to you! And many more!
Karlene – Your goals look good. I know you can achieve them!
Linda – Just got back from my walk thinking Tra La!
Joan – Good to see you today! How are you doing on your journey?
Sveltewisher – I am wishing you an awesome weigh in tomorrow!
Bevbeers – As Barbie says, never never ever give up! You can do this – just come to us for support!
Alice – I hope spring finds you!
Zuback – I find that if I prelog my supper, I am less likely to go back for more. Happened again tonight; I wanted more, but had already logged, so stayed away. I like to have a snack in the evening and if I overdo at supper, I can’t, so this works for me.
Natalie – 8 pounds! Did you see me doing a happy dance for you??
Carol – Isn’t it great that this lifestyle change we are embracing allows us to do what we need to do, and not follow a strict regimen? What a wonderful freedom!
Chiclet – I am thinking of your move, and hoping great things for you. Let us know how it goes!
Star – Bump means “bring up my post.” You can put it in just so a topic shows up on your list, or to bring a thread back to the top of the discussion board. On this thread, usually people use it to mark their spot so they can find us later.
Lynda - I'm late and when I wave, I lose the time I save. My fuzzy ears and whiskers took me too much time to shave. We’ll save your spot – come back soon!

In the middle of my post, I looked out the window. The sun was shining, the wind was down (somewhat of a rarity here lately), and it was 55 degrees, so I went for my walk. We are quite a sight going down the road: Me with my standard black poodle Suzie Q, followed by my cats, Lucky and Bootsie. Does anyone else have cats that go on walks with them? Suzie and I entertained ourselves by watching a farmer fertilize his freshly plowed field while we walked. All in all, a lovely time was had by all!

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I appreciate the encouragement. It is nice to read the posts and see all the 50 somethings and more who have lost weight slowly but surely. I use to lose weight so fast, but yes would gain it back just as fast when I stopped dieting. Probably, my biggest problem is getting myself to exercise. I just hate to exercise. When I was younger I loved to exercise. I tend to be an all or nothing type gal. For the last one and half month I've stayed within my point range, drinking most of my water but not all and increasing my exercise. I can't wait to get under the 220's and into the 2teens.