WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

followup to my earlier rant/insight/comment/observation/whatever -

I guess you could say i'm considered one of those skinny bi*&#@s at the gym (wearing size 4-6) and I want to say I have more admiration for the ladies who are just beginning their journey in this weight loss-getting healthy thing. every once in awhile I will notice a lady looking at me and when we make eye contact, I just tell her, keep at it, you're doing awesome, it will happen!! don't give up!! there was this lady using a bosu ball and she was doing a circuit class, (I was doing something else and could see everyone doing the class). this lady was in the class but she was clearly intimidated because a lot of people were faster and having an easier time of balancing on the ball and doing squats on it. I didn't see the instructor going over to her and encouraging her and helping her out, so I got off of what I was doing and went over to her and held her hands while she got on it and was counting with her. she said she was embarrassed, I told her not to feel that way, we were all there once, it isn't easy and we got through that. I told her to modify the exercise and just do squats on the floor if she had to. she really wanted to master the ball. I told her then after the class to put the ball by the wall and hold onto the wall for support and she will eventually be able to do it without holding. I said that was how I got to do it and now I can do single leg squats but it takes time.

don't give up, just keep going.

yanniejannie wrote: »

All of a sudden I'm having quotes from others posts appear in my reply box constantly that I have to delete; no idea why. Does this happen to anyone else?

It happens to me all the time on my iPad. It is most annoying. And if you delete it, but don't actually reply, it is right back when you log back in.

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

Something that doesn't require huge planning and effort. Just part of your daily routine. That can be walking, or strength and floor exercises in front of the TV. I do my weights in the bedroom. You can do everything you need in the space of a yoga mat.
Love Heather in Hampshire UK

And I thought I was the only one who did their strength training in the bedroom! It is convenient and right where I need it to be in order to get it done. My husband doesn't understand why I don't do my exercises in the basement where there is plenty of room....because I probably wouldn't go down there and get it done!

Cheri

First took our aluminum to the Humane Society, then went to BiLo, then took the deep water class. The instructor that I really like had her last day Wednesday. Boo. I'm not at all crazy about this girl, she goes much much too slow. I want more cardio. And she doesn't use the weights. She just wants to use the noodles.

After the class, came home and then went to play mahjongg. On the way home stopped at Lowes Foods and then to WalMart. Came home and went in the pool, but wasn't in very long. See, remember I told you that they upped Vince's Propathenol? Well, this is the first day he took the upped dosage and he wanted me to be in the house in case something happened to him (which I don't think will) Update: of course nothing happened

Tomorrow's plan is to do Jari Love's Bootcamp DVD and then go to the farmer's market. Haven't been there yet this season so I can't wait.

metallaxi - welcome! Can't wait to hear all about Greece. I've always wanted to go there

JoyceW - of course you can join! We'd love to have ya

Sylvia - you are such a wonderful grandmother

barbie - what's the name of the series of books that you're reading about NC?

Hard boiled some eggs and just opened the pressure cooker. Looks like 2 of them cracked. So guess what's going into my salad tonight. Well, Lexi will be happy. She's the only one of our cats who likes egg yolk

Donna - someone (I don't remember who) once compared this place to a kitchen table where everyone gathers around and just brings up everything and anything.

Alison - if you're ever down this way or on your way to FL, I'm selling it for $600. Here's what it all includes: For Sale in excellent condition 1 Pyranha Kayak with everything that is
needed for one flat price.

Play boat - One Pyranha (see picture) fully outfitted for a medium person
Spray Skirt by Mountain Surf - Medium
Kayak paddle- Werner double bladed Graphite
PFD - Life Jacket
Paddling shoes
Throw bag
Floatation bags for Kayak and others for misc.
Helmet
Wet bags (large)
Dry Bag
Splash Jacket (medium)
Equipment bag
Paddling shirt short sleeve by HydroSwim
Water proof box (for camera?)
Misc. paddling shirts & pants


Well, they started fixing the hole in the ceiling downstairs. They need to come back next week to put another coat of whatever on and fix the screen on our indoor porch

DeeDee - I didn't realize you were so young when your hubby died. So sorry

Cheri - the scale only shows a number. The really important things are that you feel well and that your clothes fit much better.

Deb from Michigan - welcome!

Lisa - you have a wonderful way of looking at your book signing. What a lovely pic of you!

Mary from MN - I totally agree with you, that's one reason I change things up so much. I try to do some sort of strength training 3 days/week and some cardio 3 days/week. All the living area is on one floor in our house (living room kitchen, 4 of the bedrooms, 3 of the baths, the laundry room, dining room). There's one bedroom and bath downstairs in addition to a "game" room and my exercise room. So when I broke the bone in my foot, I really didn't have any reason why I HAD to go downstairs.

Janet in SC - sometimes I think I need to get out of the Salvation Army....lol But Hamricks does have a fairly decent sized petite department

terri - I just found out that WalGreens is going to have eggs on sale next week for $1.29. I'm planning to take their ad in the WalMart who will price match it. You're doing just fabulous on your exercise, you do what you can and are consistent. That's so important. So sorry to hear about Yukon

LisaH - you are NOT annoying. I for one love reading all about your book

Aly - welcome. Great goals

Carey - unfortunately, our Sears has practically eliminated their petite department

Heather - congrats on the pound lost.

HulaMama - you've definitely come to the right place!

mia - what wonderful NSV's you had. Makes everything worthwhile. My condolences

becmaness - there can never be too many here! Congrats on keeping the weight off, that's about the hardest thing to do

poop - I'm pretty muchly the same way, I exercise more out of habit. I just don't feel like my day is complete unless I get in some exercise. Sometimes I'm always looking at the clock to see how much more time I have to go. Other times, I can't believe how fast the time flies by! What a wonderful thing you did for that lady at the gym! Your heart is truly bigger than Texas (or is it Alaska?)

DeeDee - we were hot, but nowhere near humid

avs - come back often!

I read this in *Eat This Not That* magazine. It said, among other things, "roasted nuts are not good for you, even if they're unsalted. They're usually cooked in partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat), which can raise bad cholesterol. Opt for raw nuts instead." and "artificial sweeteners found in sugarless gums, has been known to cause belly bloat"

Michele in NC

Lilymay2 wrote: »

Does anyone try the Leslie Sansone Walking DVD's ? she has a new one out that has rave reviews - Tone every zone. I picked it up in Wal-Mart the other day. thought it would be good to use when it is way too hot outside. Our basement is really nice and cool.

Lillian

I don't have the new one but it looks good. I have several of her older ones and they are a good alternative to walking...especially in the hot weather. I'm going to pick up the new one. Our walk-out basement is super cool also!

Cheri

I too enjoy going to water aerobics early in the morning, it gives me energy and seems to get me going to go do what ever is on the agenda for the day. I don't swim and don't like being in water. I had not been in a swim suit or pool for 20 years until last Sept. I'm actually getting both feet off the bottom of the pool now. Whoo Hoo!! The doc kept recommending it due to the low impact on the knees, etc. I do have a treadmill and I enjoy the convenience of walking on it at home and blasting my "oldies" but I have bad knees and it gets rather hard on them. Had the right knee replaced in January and will have the left one done in Sept.

I weigh again in the morning, I'm anxious to see the result. I have done well this week, virtually cutting out carbs and sweets. I'll let you know how the weigh-in goes.

Thanks to all of you. I love reading the posts and am encouraged to know there are a lot of us out there in the same boat.

Janet, Oklahoma City

stats for the day:
ide hm 2 gym- 12.28min, 14.2amph, 2.9mi = 92c
jog- 28min- 6.3sp with 6.5sp bursts 9.35est ap, 3.5 incline whole time = 223c
floor exercise- 15min, 16knees bent, 16knees up, 16legs straight up = 240 total = 24c
ride gym 2 wk - 53.22mim, 12.8amph, 11.3mi = 473c
ride dome 2 hm- 16.15min, 9.9 amph, 2.6mi = 168c
total cal 980

GEEZ, MISSED IT BY 20 CALORIES

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Evening Ladies,

Pat, beautiful flowers! I guess they do like the hot weather.

Terri, laughing at you buying a whole cow. I can picture you trying to cram it in your freezer. I can do the planks but have gotten in the habit of lying next to my Cardio-Glider in case I need a hand in getting up. I actually found that for me, the trick is, “don’t lie down after the plank”. Gosh that really makes it hard to get up.

Aly, welcome to our group of supportive ladies. I haven’t a clue where Blighty is, so share a tidbit more information.  Like at least a country? LOL Your June goals sound good except for the drinking…it would be good to drink lots of water every day. I do know what you mean, because I have to make myself not have my evening Vodka and tonic. Come often and post when you feel like it.

Jules, Congrats on that weight loss.

Mary, I do have a wonderful DH. He’s a keeper for sure now that I have him trained. And yes, he was trainable, whereas so many aren’t. hee hee We had a wonderful outing and a fantastic meal. I had looked up the menu and calories online before we went. It turned out to be free, even. Our waitress brought our food rather quickly and we never saw her again. I was looking for her to get more tea and another server got it for us. My steak was a bit overcooked and even though I wasn’t going to send it back, I would have told her about it if she had come back to ask how it was cooked. We finished our meal and still had not seen her in a while, so we went up front to see if we could get our check. There was some confusion as to who our server even was but once they figured it out, she came out to us. We told her we wanted our check and then the manager came out. The hostess had told her about what happened. She asked about our experience and we told her, not really complaining but informing. About that time the waitress returned with our bill and the manager told us not to worry about it as she took care of it. I certainly didn’t expect that, but was a nice surprise. Thank goodness our food was good, but the thing that somewhat upset us was that the manager kept making excuses. Why can’t they just say I’m sorry and will attempt to correct the problem. The excuses just make me think less of the situation, because they were lame excuses. Oh well.

Heather, congrats on that lost pound. Wow, 3 formal evenings. How long is the cruise? It just sounds wonderful. I was going to suggest that surely there are companies that could transfer the info you your floppy to a CD. Sounds like you have it worked out.

Hula, you have definitely come to the right place for support. Welcome. We sound like old friends, but I have never heard of any of these women???? JK. You will feel like we are all long lost friends very soon if you visit every day. Please tell us a bit about yourself so we can get to know you. Also, please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a general location. Good luck with that sugar.

Terri, so sad about your sister’s fur baby. What a beautiful lab.

Becca, congrats on that weight loss!! Sure you are impatient, but it’s happening. Just keep it up. Yep, I guess I am a nudist under my clothes but I don’t tell just anyone that, ya know.

Mia, nice of you to check in when you have so much going on. Good that you can eat right and not be questioned by others. Hang in there.

Becmaness, Welcome to this group where you will find lots of support. Good for you to take control before you let things get out of hand. Most of us have found that the problem with diets is we tend to think we have reached a destination when we get to our goal. Now we know it’s a journey with no destination, even when we get to our goal weight. It’s all about health and fitness and sounds like you know that. I used to drink lots of diet soda and have basically stopped drinking it. I was surprised how easy it was, and now may have one about once a month. Please tell us more about yourself and sign each post with the name you want to be called. A general location is also good to help keep you straight from all the other ladies. We are glad to have you.

Poop, you are a work out junkie, what can I say? Not sure I’ll ever get there, but I admire you and your work ethic. And what a woman to help and encourage others. No wonder I love you!

DeeDee, about missing Wednesday, I hate to tell you but before long you will often not know what day it is. But isn’t that great???? And you will also find you never have enough time to get everything done, and wonder how in the world you did it when you were working. Just enjoy because this is what life is all about.

Heather, it’s interesting hearing about your rain. I don’t know if you are aware that the US has been having real floods in much of the country. We never see what is going on anywhere else. You just stay safe.

Barbie, glad you had an extra fun day. In talking about you not eating at the party, I agree that most of the time when I don’t eat at an outing, no one really cares because they are too busy stuffing their faces. I know, cause I used to be one of them. “Oh, she’s not eating, good, more for me.”

Michele, because we don’t have a Walgreens real close, that is not somewhere I go often and I didn’t even realize they sold eggs. Will have to start paying attention to their ads.

Mary, you have me LOL watching you pack as your “stuff” multiplies. I think you are having too much fun! When is the big day??

Pat, your Clematis are beautiful. Does anyone else dislike the name of that flower? I wish it were something else, maybe like penisofores or anything. Lol

Poop. You are just burring too many calories. Leave some for other people or even better, burn some for me?

Had a good day but too tired to say more. I'm off to bed so nite, nite.

I hope you all sleep well.


Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.

Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC