WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

Hi all,
So I am not sure if I saw this on our thread or somewhere else on MFP, but about 9 months ago I signed up on www.achievemint.com I am sure they are a data collection site, and that may be something some are not comfortable with, but the “hook” is when you reach a set number of points you get a $50 gift card… I always am short cash so I was interested. I linked MFP and my fitbit, and as I logged food and activity I gained points.. Well this past week I hit 50K enough for my first “reward” I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I could have $50 deposited into my bank account, credit card or paypal account. I decided on Paypal as I was not comfortable giving out my back/credit card info. And within 24 hours I got $50!!!

I could have gotten it quicker if I linked facebook and other stuff, or if I had logged everyday, I have had a few months of inconsistency… but I was thrilled. So thought I’d share.

Pip – a great collection of pictures! You look great in all of them!, but I do think the lower weight shows off your beautiful face!
What a beautiful poem, I read it tears pouring down my face.

Margaret – how cool that you wrote and illustrated a book

Heather – I have the prawns, but no butternut squash… we should get together for dinner—great picture of DH DHSister and daughter

KateKyi – MFP sometimes “guesses” high sometimes low, I rarely eat back my exercise calories – but when I do – it is no more than 50% of the total mfp gives me.




June goals:
Walk every day 180 miles for the month (in May I did 175… thought maybe a higher goal would be good)
NEW – 1 plank every day – and log them here – 19
Log everyday
Eat slower
do 2 fun things every week -
week 1 – no traditional fun – but working hard to get all embroidery jobs done, clean up clutter inside and out, so that my doggy sitter will not have that to deal with, and the house will look nice when I get home.
Week 2 – Seattle seeing my Godson graduate from college

Kim from N. California

Hi there, would love to join your group, what a supportive bunch of ladies.
I am a returning and determined member. I have so much to lose, it sometimes feel overwhelming (80 approx)
I live in Ontario, Canada

Hope to get to know all of you over time.

Carol- Peach I was in Boulder Colorado visiting family last week.

Have a great sun.
hugs
jane

Sometimes certain men become threatened whern we become healthier and thinner and start looking good. I had a boyfriend like that the better I look at the meaner he got. Yeah saying you're sorry doesn't really help when it's a constant thing or if it's a constant thing. That's what I think it's time to go. Life is so short and remember you have a choice

Alison: good for you for telling him he hurt your feelings.

☼ Hello there, lovely ladies.

It is a warm and muggy day here in paradise. We decided to put the AC's in the bedroom windows, because the weather is supposed to get hotter as the week progresses. I biked to the grocery store for produce earlier this morning. That's it for bike riding today.

☼ I made a chickpea summer salad to bring to a BBQ this afternoon. The BBQ is in honor of our youngest son's college completion for a diploma in civil engineering. We are proud of him. One day he may go on to get his degree. But for now he will be working. Studying is expensive when also raising a family. I know all about that. I went back to studying when I was 40 while raising a family and working.

@sharonK247 - Welcome and we have more cyclists on this forum. I personally love biking too. Good for you for wanting to get back on track. You are off to a great start.

Sylvia - I think a good cry provides relief. How are you doing now? Hugs to you.

@jpnotler - Welcome, fellow Canadian. There are women on this forum who have lost a lot of weight. It is indeed overwhelming when starting out. I have learned a lot from MFP and this forum. The women on this forum are caring and supportive.

Welcome to other newbies too - come back and tell us about yourself.

Nancy - I probably missed some posts, but I am so sorry that you were subjected to harshness and criticism. May this be a reminder for all that we are here to support each other.

Lisa - What fabulous wedding pictures. And the dress...omg. Happy belated anniversary!!

Kim - I have never heard of that website. As you, I am also careful with signing up on websites. Good to know that this one appears to be legitimate. I love how you put in a goal of "doing 2 fun things every week".

Cynthia - about getting up in the night to pee. Yeah, I'd rather sleep too!! Good thing to get rid of the excess fluid though.

The scale has not moved much for me, but I am happy not to have gained during my vacation, especially with multiple birthday parties and other celebrations. I think it's all the running after toddler grandchildren that helped! ♥ Love them so much.

ttyl
Renny

@barbiecat Barbie, thanks for your input! So true about bread and sauces being lots of cals and not much food!

I'm off to a gig in Boston, then 7 days of vacation with husband in New England. Intend to eat seafood, of course! And LOTS of veggies.

I've been listening to the "4 Hour Body" by Tim Ferriss on YouTube. Free audiobook, by the way. Tons a detail, but if you can get past it all, interesting ideas. I'm shifting to the Slow Carb method based on what TF says. Will let you all know success.

thanks to all that liked my poems made to lenny and to kirby for valentines day. i will share one more later. this poem i wrote to kirby for our wedding. and thanks for being nice about my fat pics.lolololol

CKC1964- I'm from Central NY on the beautiful shore of Lake Ontario. Today is my 2nd day using My Fitness Pal. I am very excited about starting my journey to a healthier me. I am also looking forward to meeting new people along the way.