WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Hi, I'm new here too and although I haven't read all the replies, (wow, 48 pages of them), what I have read puts a smile on my face. This looks like where I want to be.

I'm Sheryl, 61 years old, and live in beautiful SW Washington, just 15 miles from the Columbia River.

A year ago this month, while trying to keep up with my DVD's from Leslie Sansome, I ran out of breath and couldn't even keep up with the simplest walking dvd. After being misdiagnosed several times, I finally got the correct diagnosis of breast cancer. I had radiation and aggressive chemotherapy that wiped me out for a few months, but I'm thankful that the treatment worked so well that I don't need surgery. I'm feeling so much better and ready to get back into exercising regularly.

I've lost toe nails from shoes that were too short. It's a quite common problem, I think. I've found that I need a whole size bigger in running shoes than I wear in dress shoes. I always have two pair and try to alternate them. 400 miles sounds about right for me. I walk an average of 3 miles per day plus the regular walking around in them and mine last about a year. DH walks an average of 5 miles per day. His running shoe budget is out the wazoo. I think mine wear out quicker because I'm heavier. We both like Brooks, but I've also been happy with Saucony and Mizuno.

Did an hour of a Bosu DVD that I have. Tomorrow's plan is to do a Personal Training with Jackie DVD (another new one)

Never once has MFP's weight prediction been accurate. Not once, and I've been on here for a few years now. So I just ignore it, just like I ignore my total days logged in number, that's a bogus number, you can get credit for logging just one thing. I also ignore when it tells me that I'm eating too few calories. I know that it's just for that day and another day I'll be over and it will all even out.

Joyce - at Thanksgiving Jessica made hard boiled eggs but filled them with crab meat. It tasted like she used the Dijonnaise for the binder (Dijonnaise has been recommended by Hungry Girl) You probably don't need as much Dijonnaise as you do mayonnaise.

Sharon - I'm so sorry your sister is bothering you. As you say, you can't be responsible for the actions of others. We have a good friend who is SEVERLY overweight. She doesn't eat a whole lot, but when I see what she does eat, I can understand where the calories are coming from. Almost every day she goes out for breakfast. The fat in a McMuffin or the pancakes! I don't think it's so much how often she's eating, but more a case of the what of what she's eating

Heather - feel better fast!

Anamika - always so good to hear from you. I like prelogging so I can see if there's something that I really don't need to keep within my calorie allotment. I just can't prelog my entire day but the meals I can do.

Jeannie in MO - I have a gym membership but only use it like twice/week. Our pool isn't as deep as the pool at the Y. I also go to the Y just to use the treadmill and elliptical. This way I don't have to store that in the house. That's great that dh wants to get fit, too.

Jan - welcome!

Mary from MN - you actually put silly putty in your ears? That must have been a sight when it melted....lol

Anyone who has a rebounder: do you have some DVD's (if so, what are they) or what kind of exercises do you do on it?


Sylvia - going from a 2X to a size Large -- wow, is all I can say! I very rarely can find clothes to fit me at WalMart

drkatiebug - LOL burning those calories....LOL

Tammy - I never did get a zumba class. Guess that has to do with the fact also that I have two left feet.

Red - welcome. I loved reading about your "journey", we've all had ups and downs and you've certainly had yours. We're here for ya.

Sally - what kind of challenges does MaypMyFitness give you?

Vicki - have a good visit in Iowa. To be honest, I had an alterior motive for doing the cooking. I get to try out recipes that Vince won't eat. Like there is no way he'd have the chicken soup with peas in it. Personally, I thought it had good flavor, not soupey at all which surprised me. But he'd still never touch something with peas in it (unless I could somehow hide them). The gal called me tonight to thank me for the food. In a way I feel bad for her, when we were at the Newcomer social she took 4 plates of food home with her. I know that money is tight and I just feel so bad.

Lesley - after Mildred beagle goes, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if you got another dog. There's something special about pets. Right now you say you'd never get another one, but when you start experiencing the loneliness, you will probably change your mind. Love reading what Brian has to say. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Sheryl - welcome. So happy that the radiation and chemo worked out for you.

Jane - sending good vibes for your daughter. Have a safe trip!

Tomorrow I volunteer at the Green Room. I need to stop at the soup kitchen first to make a donation from the Newcomers

Michele in NC

Hey all, Deb here from NE Wisconsin. I am a little over 3 months away from 60, time flys, huh? I don't do goals anymore, they seem to sabotage my efforts. I know I want to lose the 25 lbs I gained after getting a divorce and moving from So Cal back to Wisconsin in 2011. I know I need to continue with my walking and add running back in again and I know that I need to stick with this new weight training program I put myself on. I have four sisters and we have done every diet in the book and had games, challenges and competitions that were both funny and crazy sometimes. We all seem to gain it back eventually. We don't do them like we did in the past and I find my journey alone works better. I've taken two personal trainer courses and a nutritional coach course. You would think I could keep on track, wouldn't you. Not sure why I am here, just stumbled across it.

I have finally set my mind to try doing exercises. I love walking but my asthma doesn't. I haven't let that stop me these last 2 days.
I also have a gazelle exercise machine. I love the way I feel afterwards either walking or my gazelle. I will make my self a promise and NOT let my bipolar/depression or the possibility of diabetes stop me any more or even use my asthma as an excuse.
It will be a hard struggle but I know I can do this.

Barbie you say your word for 2015 is "Now" and I like that. I also have a few words I have always loved and they are "Faith, Hope and Believe".
I am still new here, but "Welcome to all the newbies".
Everyone have a wobderful night

Shanyn, from VA

Pipcd34 Thanks. With the support of this wonderful group, I can do it. It is nice to beabke to talk to other's about this.

Hello everyone,

Sally - thanks for the feedback. I have been wanting to look into a scale. The digital one you described sounds perfect. It's nice getting insight from others!
I use the alarm on my phone to go off every hour then I get up and exercise. I thought of getting one of those fit bits but I wanted to see if I would use it for more than my phone could do nice to hear that you have success with up24 and map myfitnesspal.

Pipcd34 - thanks for the very detailed information. Several people mentioned that weighing their food was important. I also like to weigh myself daily that way I know where I'm at. I know that the weight will fluctuate and it shows how my food choices affect my weight. Do you ever drink pop or eat junk food now that you lost your weight? I am trying to make changes that I can live with for the rest of my life and doing exercises that I can and enjoy doing. Your regiment inspires me. I wish I could get out side, can't wait until spring.

Michele in NC - when i was taking the silly putty out of my ear it was like a taffy pull! I must have been on fire!

Barbie - I like the idea of baby steps. Especially with your daily food and calorie logging. I still have a little trouble with fighting the urge to eat other things i haven't planned for. It's nice to hear about the different tools and strategies people who have been successful used to help them reach their goals.

I really appreciate the help and information I get from everyone here. Have a great night!

Mary from Minnesota

Red94568 wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

Dog Lady: I go to a shoe store for runners. Since I was professionally fit, my feet are quite happy! My favs are Asics for over 6 miles and Saucony for shorter distance. Both are expected to last approximately 400 miles. I do find that I prefer a half size bigger and because my weight is more than a fit person, (I'm fat!)

Only half of what I wrote posted! Now I'm too spent to remember what it was, but it was funny. That much I remember.

Tried the chili garlic glazed salmon for dinner tonight. Success, the family loved it!

Nite all.
Red

Ok all, this is very late in responding to everyone, life is so busy sometimes…. So I apologize for late responses… I have 140 posts to read and respond to – and it is 10:30 at night… ok power reading and responding.. OK I give !! over an hour of reading and I only got to page 48… so here is so far, will read more tomorrow.

Wildfire – Hang in there, most of the time we are out here (of course I am days late in logging in) and we/I care and while not having the medical issues am willing to listen and cheer you on.

Meg – WOW chasing a car, is that in MFP as exercise? LOLOLOLO So glad it was not worse! And congrats on the weight loss!

Terri – cute boys!

Michele – I don’t play mahjongg a singles and pairs is good I am guessing – congrats!

MeredithDoyle – welcome!

Alison, Twhitehead & others in the storm path – stay safe!!!

Jane – congrats!!! Jaelyn is a pretty name

Diana – someone like you would have made all the difference for me when I was a young adult; what a great caring loving thing you did for that young lady.

Beth – with all the kid challenges the fact you continue to eat healthy is great! Thanks for the Ashley update – so glad to hear she is doing so well.

Sylvia – great job encouraging the conversation on food choices with the Grands.

Terri – Krieter ---we have 2 terri-s now…. Hmmm have to figure it out… Great on the first week drop – YOU claim that ! and build on it, hard days will come, but just plan the day and focus on just one meal or one hour or even one 5 minute window.. concur that then repeat!

Cobourg - be careful not to under eat… you need to have enough calories especially with that level of exercise.

Terri in Milwaukee – GREAT NSV !!

Joan – I have a fitbit and love it.

Mary – I think I can I think I can is what the little train said as it climbed the hill

Wildfire – is it that you are truly not hungry or are you “starving yourself” as some punishment?

Judy – hang in there and if water exercise is something that you would like to do then it is time to get a new suit!

Katla – could you talk over the knee issues with one of the instructors? There are specific exercises that will support your knees.



January goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday
Do a fun thing every week.

Kim from N. California

Good morning everyone!

Sylvia: my former horse loved raw beets. He loved them so much he would foam a little at the mouth while eating them. It looked like he had fuchsia-colored lipstick on.

Margaret: thank you for repeating your quote now and again.

Relatively quiet day today; hail storms every once in a while. Hope to get to some of the paperwork on my desk, and to do a couple of other “me” things.

Hope we all have a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Good morning ladies!

Expecting possibly an inch of ice this afternoon mixed with snow. Hoping it's more snow than ice!

Meg and Joyce ... you were both right. Ashley was moved back to ICU because of the vomiting... because even though the head trauma was older (she did have some bleeding initially) they wanted to take precautions and do more scans. That, along with all her internal injuries (resectioned bowels/intestines), had them doing scans on all that too. Everything came back clear! Can't imagine how you deal with being sick when your limbs are broken and your abdomen is covered in stitches ... yet by yesterday evening Ashley was eating and talking again. The body is so resilient... always amazes me!

To those asking about how to achieve success ... initially my ticker showed a 72 pound loss ... now it's hovering around 60. :.. and here's why. This really is not rocket science. Move more, eat less. I stopped moving and I've been eating more. Getting back to weight loss for me involves being very aware of how much I'm eating ... so I weigh food. I like to cook and eat ... so the food I make will be nutrient dense to satisfy me. Cardio is good (I just walk or use recumbent bike), but I achieved my best look when strength training was included in my week.

Have a great day!
Beth

Good morning, ladies! I wrote my first post last night and didn't really get to read many of your posts. This is like having a bazillion sisters and all are different. Best part is you all actually interact. My sisters are too busy the last couple years.

I left my marriage of 34 yrs in 2011. Moved from So Cal to NE WI, which is where I am from. I started talking on facebook to a guy I dated in my freshman year of H.S. We now live together in a teeny cabin in the woods, on a river. I love my life but I have gained 25 lbs in the last few years. Cheese and beer and too many carbs, but mostly I went from an active life of co-owning a construction company to doing much of nothing.

I walk 3 miles almost every day and will start to incorporate running back in. I just signed us up for a 5K in May and am signing up for a 5K trail run in April.

As an avid reader and researcher of everything I like or want to know, I am restarting weight training. As a senior citizen (yikes) I know it takes more than cardio to keep healthy. I am also eating more healthy fat, no fat free for me. As we get older our bodies need more fat. But, as I say that, we also need less calories. So, lean meat/protein, good fats and green veges. Less bread, pasta, rice and of course sugar. This is me stating my ungoals, never do well with goals. It's more just in my head besides of course logging in to MFP.

-Judy- we are both new. We are close to the same size. I am 5'4" and weight 160. I know a healthy weight for me is around 130, but I would be happy to get back to 135-140.

Will check back and start reading.

Great group with great conversations.

Deb in NE WI

Carol, No, I'm not an art teacher. I'm just a potter. Another potter is going to use my studio starting Feb 3rd to do a class for kids. I would never do that myself. Never had any desire to teach anything. Even trying to do demonstrations makes me break out in a cold sweat. Heck, I'm nervous just at the thought of having 12 kids in here.

Pip, I occasionally have a Shasta Black Cherry soda. By occasionally I mean once a month or less. It's a treat and I do count it in my calories. No caffeine and no salt.

I went to the store before I came to work and bought some fruit. I ate my last apple and orange yesterday. I really need that fruit every day. It makes a big difference.

Well, I have to get busy. There was something else I wanted to say but can't remember it. Too sleepy.

Later, ladies.

Sylvia

Hi all. WELCOME new people! :flowerforyou:
Off the top of my head I remember Deb and Betti, but welcome all the others too! :flowerforyou:

My back is really playing up today. I had a comfortable night, but the rower kicked it off and it is hurting. Went to our local big store with DH this afternoon and was miserable. Found 2 lovely flowery :bigsmile: shirts for him, a blue long-sleeved t shirt and a silky t shirt if it is very hot. I bought a v bright pink t shirt with a half sleeve for me. Even brighter pink than the one in my profile photo! ! ! :laugh: Bought stuff I just have to put in the oven, chunky cod, with tzatziki and brussels sprouts. Can't face cooking. Oh I really hope this improves before we fly off.
Tomorrow I am not going to row and just do other stuff. :ohwell: I stocked up with pain killers.
Also bought nail polish etc. Like many of you my trainers pressed on my toe nails and turned them brown. Horrible! So I am going to paint them metallic dark blue! ! ! Nobody sees them normally as I always wear socks, even at yoga, but the hotels have pools so I will be donning my flip flops and getting down to some lengths. I am a good swimmer and used to swim a mile three times a week, (the last time I lost weight before my breast cancer), but the pool I went to here is not policed properly and it wasn't worth my sanity. I suffer badly from lane rage. I went to aqua aerobics for a while, but hated the music! ! ! ! :embarassed: I hope the hotel pools will be a better bet as most people just lie around the edge. I wonder if I can still swim a mile after all this time. I'll probably start with half a mile, when we first get there.
Tomorrow I will sort out my toiletries and meds, always the worst part for me. When that's done I feel better.
DH hasn't been well and didn't sleep last night. Of course the stupid man has chosen this month to wean himself off his meds without telling me. I knew he had cut down, but not that he had stopped altogether! ! ! ! He does choose his moment, just before we are doing the thing he finds most stressful in all the world - a long haul flight! :sad: This morning he took a half tablet as I persuaded him it might be better to postpone the weaning for a while.

Not typing today. That sets my back/hip off as well. I have been very disciplined and I am over two thirds through the book. My back doesn't like it though.

Love Heather in Hampshire UK