WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

Thanks Barbie. Remembering to highlight the star so I can find this again.

Goals:
To continue to eat fresh veggies from garden. Kale chips were a success this time.
To keep working on a shelf or drawer a day and cull out things I don't need.
Walk everyday
Visit with a friend daily by walking, visiting or talking on the phone.

i just came upon this group, and it brought a smile to my face, so i would like to join. I am 60, married, no children, moderately active, and have many interests that I have limited time to enjoy, due to my professional life. I have complex responsibilities, and a long commute, and have set a goal to retire in 3 years. I don't get enough sleep during the week, and don't have much time for myself. Gee, i sound pathetic! I do like my job, though, so my trade off is having a somewhat out-of-balance life. I am 6 lbs away from my goal weight. I like the idea of setting monthly goals, so here we go for August:
15,000 steps/day
9 glasses of water/day
swim 2x/week
yoga daily, even a short practice
no food after 7:00, except fruit/veg

Oh, and I live near Boston.

Hi, everyone! I have been on MFP since mid-June and have lost 13 pounds so far, just from logging food and keeping track of my macros. But I hit a plateau recently and know I will have to become more physically active in order to keep losing.

I have really enjoyed reading the July thread and drawing tips and inspiration from everyone. I'm 58, married, no kids, and a graduate student living in central Alabama.

Goals for August include:

• Cardio 3x a week
• Strength training 3x a week
• Eight glasses of water a day

Joanl9

Did an hour of Crunch Live Total Body. I'd meant to do an extreme cardio DVD. So I'll do that one tomorrow

Later this morning I will go in the pool, then I need to go to Bi-lo to get a veggie tray. See, the Newcomers are having a pontoon party and I'm going to go. I figure veges aren't something that will spoil in the sunlight. I did make an asparagus dip and I have a small insulated container that I'll put that in.

Mary from MN - just be sure you push the right button for the floor on the elevator!!!....lol

chris - even at $8 (and I do love a bargain), there is no way I could wear those shoes. I hand it to you

Lily - what an adorable helper you had there!

Janet OKC - cute pants, and those shoes match so nicely

I honestly don't get it. I believe I'm eating decently (you can check my food logs, it's open. If anyone has a suggestion, I'm all open to it), my weight is in the high 120's, my watch is so loose on me sometimes it falls to the bottom of my wrist. Usually in summer because of the heat my wrists expand a bit. Yet my stomach doesn't seem to be getting any smaller. Any suggestions anyone to get rid of this "pouch"? I usually do some sort of cardio 3 days/week, something with weights 3 days/week, and one day of "active recovery" (like yoga or pilates or Wii games) So what's up with this?

Kim - so sorry for your gain. This summer I have not bought any ice cream for me (for Vince, yes). What I find is if I freeze some grapes, they are just as sweet as ice cream. Hope this helps. I can't imagine sleeping in 100 degree weather

JanetMMc - wow on those steps. Pretty soon you'll be riveling barbie. How did you get so many in? Isn't it funny how we want something smaller (you wanted 1/4 of that bar). Now when I go to the store, so many things I turn down because they're too big. Thanks for asking about Vince's shoulder. Nothing new yet, we're still waiting for the results of the MRI. He just left now to go get his INR taken (he's on coumadin). He did have an appointment with our family MD about his being in the hosp, and the MD said "if they want to do surgery, tell them not until you get your heart taken care of" But we shall see what they say. I don't know if taping the tablecloth will work since it's uneven on the bottom of the table, plus you have the legs to deal with. I've done this before and it really doesn't take much time at all to cut it down and then sew it on the sides. Fortunately, it's a straight cut so I can sew it. I've sent back salads that had cheese on them and it didn't say on the menu that it contained cheese. If the salad had dressing on it, you can bet I'd send it back in no time. The guy (Eric Stafford) that we're going to have doing the cariactures was on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire". His drawing of the host looks pretty good

Mary from MN - congrats to your gs. Cherries were $1.99 here, too and I bought a few bags. I WAS going to give one bag to Jess only her plans changed and she didn't come down here. So guess who'll wind up eating them? (be still my heart) Safe travels

Sylvia - I don't remember (CRS), do you pour your own ceramic molds? Actually, does anyone have access to bisque ceramic molds? I'm on the lookout for LARGE things to put out by our pool. I'm thinking a mermaid, pelican, swan, bee, seahorse (would want 2, each facing opposite directions, to hang up on either end of the pergola on the upper patio), octopus, shark or manatee. At least one dimension (length or height) should be 14-16"

Joyce - glad those ant traps are working for you

Sharon - I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm sure it was done because she was probably one of the highest paid. That's why Vince was offered the retirement package that he took. He was one of the highest paid executives and they could get someone younger (and cheaper). Problem is that they don't have the background (like why something didn't work before so it won't again). What exactly is long boarding?

Alison - good for you going on that picnic by yourself. I'm going to the pontoon party by myself. I'm not sure why Vince doesn't care to do. Oh yes, it's because he's of the opinion that there isn't much room on the docks for the food. To me, it'll be something different. Where is NC is your friend?

mamenat - you say you don't think like most people. I'm looking forward to reading your posts.

pip - I think you were very smart to pass on that marathon. I know how much you love to run, but you never know what the future holds. What if you had signed up and then couldn't do it? You'd feel horrible. You make me smile -- putting on your boots for Alison's hubby. You must really be in pain if you are asking for pain meds. Oh no, no pain meds.

cory - good for you turning that donut down

Heather - my freezer is bursting, too. Have fun with your friend

Tomorrow after exercising I'll probably go to the farmer's market

NC Carol - oh, I do hope you can make it Aug 30 (keeping fingers and toes crossed). Bummer you still have to be in the sling

Becca - you ARE wise and inspirational. I for one love reading your posts

Welcome everyone new!

Michele in NC

I started a week ago, and lost 2 pounds so far. I am 57 years young.

Goals for August:
eat healthy
1200 calories/day
journal
drink 9 glasses of water/day
exercise everyday (walking or riding my bike)
get plenty of rest at night.
paint some new closet doors

"Getting old is not for Sissies"

Have a fabulous August to all!!

jonicalifornia

i'm here!!! in pain but here dammit!!

Thank you Barbie :flowerforyou:, you're the best

I've been MFP'g since June and have lost 5ish pounds....slow and steady is fine with me. I am a recently retired elementary teacher trying to adjust to this new life (and it's going great), married, no kids but owned by 2 cairn terriers. I'm going to set a few goals that will be attainable, then add a new goal each month. Here's to progress~

*Walk Nigel (dog) each morning
*Cardio 3x a week on base (May as well use that free benefit my hubs earned in Air Force)
*Light weights 3x a week
*Keep food diary updated
*New window treatments in the RV sleeping area

Karen
Oklahoma

pipcd34 wrote: »

i'm here!!! in pain but here dammit!!

Pip, that sucks big time. SORRY!! If you wanna run by my house, I'll share you a couple of my hubby's pain pills Shhh don't tell!!

Janetr OKC

August Goals:
-exercise every day....(mentally show up!)
-continue to log and eat like I have had a "gastric bypass in my head"
-drinking my 2-3 liters of lemon water or plain water daily
-continue to pay attention and acknowledge all the changes in my body's appearance.
-continue to be vigilant in my kitchens contents and larder. The kitchen is my front lines of the battle I am engaged in.
-keep remembering that losing weight isn't the key to my happiness. That happiness in myself is the key to losing weight!

I wanted to share a fun thing I did when I had lost a lot of weight with Jenny Craig. I had gone to a bead store and bought a bunch of beads, and some larger beads. I called them my "Journey beads". So the big beads separated from one month to another. The smaller beads inbetween represented weight lost. My husband said it kind of looked like rosary beads but I didn't think so. Just a nice physical reminder of the loss. I made the cord the stretchy kind, and easily could add more beads as the months wore on. I wore the necklace at the nudist resort, and could tell people of my journey. On the months that I gained I didn't put on "bad beads" or anything. I just didn't put on beads. Sadly I was so disappointed in myself with Jenny Craig I tore apart the necklace... Time for me to go back to one and restart this fun exercise.

Becca in Oregon.