WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Poops, was wondering when that hunk was gonna go blond. Don’t forget to share a pic for us.

Sylvia, I haven’t lost anywhere near the weight you have so I can’t begin to imagine what your lose skin is like. I know what mine looks like and what a disappointment it is, considering that is the actual main reason I started exercising. But what I can tell you is about the lady at the restaurant last night. She was really obese and shoveling in food. I can’t judge weight but know she was well over 300 lbs and all I know is, I’d rather have folds of lose skin that I have to keep covered, than look and feel like her. Remind yourself that we are beautiful people no matter how much lose skin we have and that this journey is about health as much as our vanity. You know you feel so much better and only forget what you looked like to others. You are such a wonderful person that you family wants and needs around for a long time, so try to embrace the new you and just keep getting healthier. I for one, am so proud of what you have done to get all that lose skin. Hopefully, with time, some of it will disappear but if not, please don’t let it define you. We love you!!! ROFL, love the joke. It has been a while since I heard it and as DH says, I forget so much that everything is new to me. Lol

Chana, welcome. This is a great group for support and information. Wow, great job on your weight loss. We have many ladies here that have reached their goals and are simply maintaining so they don’t gain it back. This is a great place to come every day to stay on the right track. Good luck.

Joyce, oh, I misunderstood and thought you went to work for him. Me=confused??? I can’t imagine. Well then, how nice that you got to go with and stay with a doc that you liked. Okay, what was your MIL going to get for a surprise gift and who was it for?? (You can’t leave me hanging here!)

Allison, I don’t know why, but just had an idea. Since DH loves your strawberry jam so much, the next time he is a jerk, try to bribe him with it. LOL He needs to realize all the wonderful things you bring to that marriage and learn to appreciate you for it.

Heather, you made a very good point about us learning to put ourselves at the top of the list for commitments. We all know we are worth it, but somehow are raised to always put others first. Well I think we are all old enough that we have put others first for long enough. Here’s to us!!

Barbie, when you say you got up early, I know you mean “early”. The poodles look ready for their walks. (even if this picture was taken at another time.) Have a great day!!

Kathy, welcome to a group of very supportive and informative ladies. It sounds like you know what you are doing, so join right in and post when you feel like it. Enjoy the journey.

Janetr, a big CONGRATS on your weight loss. Keep up the good work.

Lisa, with the weight you started with, I’d think you would soon be at the point of celebrating a 1 lb loss. I do know what you mean because when I started, they came off so much easier. But, geeze, after weeks of no loss, a pound seems like a ton. Lol Okay, ROFLMAO about your remarks on ex. Too funny for sure. “Michelin Man had illicit relations with an albino beaver”. You writers have a way with words.

Cheri, congrats on your loss.

Peach, they are cuties. How long are you babysitting?

Kathleen, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Come often and post when you feel like it. Tell us a bit more about yourself, like how long on MFP, weight goals, life goals, family, whatever? We are happy to have you with us.

Welcome to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

I slept well last night, which I do most of the time. I really feel for those who have a hard time getting a good night’s sleep because that can really affect your day. I’m going to do exercises and then figure out what I want to do with the rest of my day. Do I sit and read or get something done around the house? Heck, I might do some of each. DH went grocery shopping bright and early this morning and bought some large packages of chicken breast and ground chuck, so I need to divide them up to freeze. He is such a good shopper and keeps up with all the sales. If he weren’t here, I’ll bet I’d spend twice as much on groceries. He is such a dear. It’s going to be very hot and humid so whatever I do will be inside.

Have a wonderful day my friends and stay cool.


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

Love the picture of Brandy and Sasha give them treats from me

Janetmmcc- congratulations on your weight loss! That is really a great reason to celebrate!

Kate - good job on taking back control of your life! Come often and join in the chatter.

Mary from Minnesota

Hi Ladies,
I am new to MFP. I just celebrated my 50th birthday. I am committed to getting fit this year. I have about 40lbs to lose. In addition to the weight loss, I want to get fit i.e. strong, healthy and active. I really like the positive support I see in this group. How do I join?

chanagraves wrote: »

Thanks fanncy0636....I live in New Orleans and my goal is to lose about 50 more pounds.... back in 2010 I sthatd a weight loss journey and in about a year I lost about 90 pounds ever since then I have been playing with about 20 pounds back and forth... Well now I have been diagnosed with diabetes so I have gotten really serious.... I go to water aerobics at least 4 days a week and I ride my stationary bike everyday.... I thoroughly enjoy the water aerobics.... At one point I would walk in the park 3 days a week but I had to stop because doc said it puts too much stress on my knees.. So I ride my stationary bike instead.... I just want to communicate with folks that's one the same journey that I'm on.... just call me chanagraves!!!!

Welcome! My sister lives in NOLA. She went to Mardi Gras when she was in her twenties and liked it so much she just stayed. It's a fun place to visit, but I prefer my North Georgia mountains. I am a born and bred hillbilly. Tried to get away from my hillbilly roots by marrying a man from Minnesota, and his last name is Norwegian for hill top dweller.

KateKyi wrote: »

Hi My name is Kate and I turned 50 in April. I have been depressed for 7 years and live alone. I have little support. I have always been over weight. Since my depression I have become a couch potato and lost all muscle tone. The Good news is I have taken back control. I will not be depressed any more.
In March I started to cycle under a Cycle for health scheme to get me out of the house and fitter.
Goals for June
Keep a food diary for the whole month
Do more cycling - aiming for 3 times a week. I do 3.4 miles twice a week and 8 miles once a week.
At the start of June I weighed 280 pounds and I am not weighing me until 1 July.
I am weighing the food I eat so I dont need to weigh me too.
I have difficulty with my lower back that stops me walking (hoping the bike riding will help but I know I need to do stretches too)
I have cut out sugars and pre processed foods. I include sweetners in the cutting sugar category.

Hi, Kate, and Welcome! I am Kay, but folks on here call me Katie of Katiebug. Nobody in real life calls me Either anymore except a few cousins that I don't see often. I secretly like Kate and Katie better than Kay,

You have come to the right place for support. This bunch is fantastic!

mollywhippet wrote: »

LOVE it!

Cheri

JanetMMcC wrote: »

For weeks, the scale's been hovering around 162 to 163.5, though net Cals rose above goal (which predictive text just tried to turn into "above God"!!!) only 3 days since May 15. Today, UNDER 160!!!!! I don't usually break out the bangs (editor slang for !!s), but I'm excited!!! So excited I got in 1200 steps in front of the mirror rather than my usual 300 - 400. YAHOO!!! WHOOP JAMBOREE!!!!

Thank you for this post as I have been hovering at that same number for just about that same amount of time! I will keep the faith and let you know when I get to that same number you just celebrated!

I'm here I live in Oregon. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Kathleen (Toronto, Canada) - Welcome Kathleen, glad you found us. This is a great support group, lurking is great . Please join in when you feel like it.

Pip: Your exercise regime is far more challenging than mine, but you’re still a young pup. :bigsmile: :devil: I agree that the routine of daily exercise is a fitness engine that keeps you getting stronger and more fit because it is a regular part of life. I now take classes at the gym 3 to 5 days a week, and am more active on the weekends, too. I like it! :flowerforyou:

DeeDee: You need a bike of your own so you can ride with the girls, and it needs to fit.

Barbie: Your living room sounds amazing. The idea of it has me smiling. :bigsmile:

Lillian: Exercising in a cool basement on hot days is brilliant. :flowerforyou:

Mary from MN: It took time for me to adjust to retirement, too. I credit MFP for a very nice boost that encourages active living rather than sitting in front of the boob tube knitting all day. :bigsmile:

Sylvia: I hear and share your wishes for better fitting skin. I have no intention of getting a plastic surgeon to tighten everything. Maybe yoga togs every day is a good plan, or just admitting I’m 65 and counting. I’ve discovered that my wrinkles are worse if I don’t get enough water during the day. :noway: I love today’s joke. “Would you study?” What a novel idea! (retired teacher here.) :laugh:

Lillian: CONGRATULATIONS! Logging for 365 days is the beginning of a great new lifestyle. :flowerforyou:



I worked in my tiny garden this morning. I took out all of the Snowpea Taiwan Sugar vines that were not up to standard but still have Oregon Sugar Snap peas that are awesome. I planted Purple King beans where the yucky pea plants were. I’ll do a second planting of beans when I take out the Sugar Snap peas. They usually finish producing by July 4th.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

OK ~ I just wrote a very long rant about my sis and I having to keep up my mom's house...taxes, insurance, utilities, yard, repairs. All because we are in a living trust with her until she passes away - which they pushed her into doing. My 3 brothers refuse to help and they are the executors so we can't sell the house. It is so frustrating.

Carol/Peach

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Lisa

The best 150 lbs - I ever lost was my Ex. Sure it was emotionally painful, left a few scars but overall I am soooooo much happier now.

happy sat.Another warm day and more rain.
Welcome to the new ladies.So I feel like im falling apart at 59.The sciatica is getting better.Went to open a window last night and pulled something in my shoulder.Yikes.
Have a good day.
HUGS jane