WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

DJ love the poem and the story about the bear. Yes sometimes all we can do is try.

Katla the hummers do the same to us. When the feeder is low the let us know by hovering outside our window.

Cheri love the poster. Timely reminder.

Nikki welcome.

Heather glad had great time with your friend.

Mia like the SMART goals.

Kevrit wonderful pictures.

Joyce they are not worried about you. It is just like at schools the worry is who else will get a hold of it. Last year I had to take a lighter away from a child in Kindergarten. The year before some third graders got a hold of one and were trying to start fires at recess.

I went to help my friend set up her Kindergarten class. Cloudy day today. Cooler than they thought it would be.

MNMargaret

margaretturk wrote: »

I went to help my friend set up her Kindergarten class. Cloudy day today. Cooler than they thought it would be.

MNMargaret

I hope you enjoyed helping your friend. If I didn't live so far away from where I taught that would have been a fun thing to do. The beginning of the school year is such a busy time and I'm sure your friend appreciated the extra help.

Mary from Minnesota

Happy hump day.dealing with insurance co,is stressful
HUGS
jane

Just popping in for a quick hello. Don't have time to respond to all the posts, but I've been reading and am thinking of you all. I did want to share this that a friend of mine shared with me today.

5 Optimistic Thoughts That Will Change Your Perspective on Life

1. Everything happens for a reason - Sometimes the reason is you are a moron and make terrible decisions. Other times, terrible things happen through no fault of your own. Although you can't see it at the time, these things tend to have a larger purpose.
2. Life only gives you as much as you can handle - Imagine that tough times are kind of like sprinting on a treadmill. You're exhausted and it would be so much easier to just give up, go home, and lie down, but if you persevere and get to the end, you'll be proud you made it.
3. Happiness is a choice - Find something to be happy about in the morning: ANYTHING!
4. Nothing is permanent - Life is in a constant state of change. Appreciate the good times when you have them and don't let the bad times rule your life.
5. You always have the final say - You get the final say in how your life turns out. You choose your career, your friends, your partners and with whom you share your life. We don't control everything, but we still control a hell of a lot.

Linda/IA

bubbex2 wrote: »

Hi! I'm 68 and don't know anyone on here....but I'd like to! I don't need to lose a lot of weight. I was up 15 lbs. which is a lot for me since I have a very small frame. My doctor said I am overdoing the carbs (and boy! is he right!!). I have been on a low carb diet for three weeks and have only lost 4 lbs. I'm very discouraged. I have been doing weight training for 18 years and have recently changed my workouts. I now do circuit training with intervals of walking/running on the treadmill between circuits. I typically workout 3 times a week. I also take CX Core once a week and Yoga once a week.
I have been logging my meals and exercise daily. I just don't know what I am doing wrong. Most days I have been under my calorie limit.
On a personal note...I have been widowed for four years and I'm now in a wonderfully committed relationship with my soulmate. I have three adult kids, two grands, and had custody of one of them. I live in NC although I am originally from Long Island, NY and Brooklyn, NY. I still think of myself as a Yankee!
Oh yeah, my name is Nikki.
I hope I can make some friends on here and also be a friend.

Welcome!!! I'm 68, married 41 years, need to lose 195. Gayle Minneapolis

update peeps -

Kirby booked our trip to California.

after I make a post on facebook, his sister replied, "Tell my tightwad brother to dig into that retirement savings and go to California! Life is short, family is important and retirement isn't guaranteed--heck, tomorrow isn't even a sure thing!!"

I read that to him and laughed so I guess a case of the guilts got to him. he is only going to do the 1/2 marathon and my sister was saying that I was going to walk with her. so I might be walking 6 miles with her (a part of a relay of a 1/2 marathon) I guess I could handle that. we'll see. so the flight is booked.

Well it is Wednesday and I am working the long shift today 6-5:30. Yesterday was my day off and I did get a lot done. Walked to dogs at Hall County park last evening, DGD went with us, she is 7, and kept running. Boy! I wish I had half that energy. I did color my hair yesterday and BOY! is it red. I kind of like it, just taking some getting used to. I also did my mesurments as had not been done since March. Not very happy with myself but working on it and doing them more often.

Joyce--Sending prayers and hugs. I understand why you are mad, wish there was something I could do. You vent all you need to here, we are here for you. Know you are worth so much and deserve to be treated with respect. None of this is your fault, remember that. Glad things are looking better. Good to hear you are taking care of you. Hope you are having a nice day and celebrating your Annivserary the best you can.

Mia--I am like you and read all the posts so I don't feel left out. Each of you are important to me.

Rori--Thanks for sharing the pictures. Looks like a fun time was had.

Michelle from Washington, Trish, Sandy, Nikki, & VJay--Welcome, glad to have you join us.

Barbie--Thanks for keeping us going, hope you are feeling better.

GloriainWA--Sorry to hear about your fall.

Margaret--I like you goals for looking for positive things and something beautiful to enjoy each day. I think I will borrow them. Thanks,

Sylvia--Sure hope things are better with DGD. Makes me want to go down and have a talk with those boys. Great NSV at the GNC store. For a second there I thought you had a picture of my house. No matter what kind of toy we get Oscar it will only take him a couple days to start getting the stuffing out and with in a week it is all out. Sorry for Winnie Pooh.

pip--Hugs I know the not riding will not be easy for you. In the end it will be worth it.

DeeDee--So happy to see you post, I was worried about you, missed you.

Janetr--Pray it goes slow and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful time.

Lillian--I like that each day is a new beginning. Thanks,

Terri--Sounds like you have the night snacking under control. Congrates!!! Sorry to hear what DD is dealing with. I know it is hard to watch our children hurt and not be able to fix things. I stuggle with that a lot.

Kevrit--Beautiful pictures, looks so relaxing.

Hi, Sue good to see you post. Missed you also.

Linda/IA--Very wise words, thanks for sharing.

Well about time to finish up for the day and I understand it is HOT!! outside. Not sure if we will walk tonight or not. DH has a coworker that is moving out of state and wants to go out for supper. I told him he could go and I would stay home, just want to go to bed early. Work short shift tomorrow 7-3, and we are planning on going out to the State Fair around four so can walk around before the concert, so will get in lots of steps. Take care ladies. Love each of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

I have CRS also!

Hello ladies ((hugs))
So today at my weigh-in I was up 1.50 lbs, so at least not the 2 lbs up I was preparing for. I ate really good yesterday, so I know what I need to do to get back down. Of course, you-know-who lost the most this week. This gal is really a piece of work. I am referring to a gal that is the assistant weight recorder. When I weighed in last month (the 19th) she had said after I got off the scale that "she beat me" with her 6 lb loss over my 5 lb loss. I got up in her business saying that I didn't appreciate what she had said, and its not a contest, and the weight room was my "safe haven". Anyway the next weeks meeting (the 26th) she had a gain. Now she lost big time today with a 6 lb loss. I'm conflicted because we are "celebrating" the fact that she is a definate yo-yo dieter, and by her winning the basket of fruit and veggies plus the 50 cents from members that don't bring fruit, every other week seems wrong. When I am the biggest loser for the week I can explain what and how I did it. She can't and its not modivating to the rest of the group. The fact that she can't explain her actions makes me question her authenticity of how she is losing. I know a loss is a loss, and I do keep my mouth shut.

I went to the Goodwill Store and found a swimming suit for $8. The suit I have been using I can't even do laps in anymore. So picture this...its a suit with an attached skirt. The whole suit has lost any stretch it ever had. So when I get out of the pool the skirt part goes lower than my knees! I was chatting to dear husband in the hot tub the other day, and I was fanning my skirt out like a fishermans net.....my arms wide in the water.....he looked at me saying.."that is just totally wrong". So I know the suit I was using was a size 24....the largest I could find at Ross's. Today the suit was a size 20 and it fit me ok. Granted it is brown with polka-dots...but it was $8 so it just has to take me thru the winter months.

Septembers goals:

Exercise
-to continue to exercise daily. (move Becca MOVE)

Mental
-to continue to log daily...its a routine I am worthy of.
-to go to bed between 9-10pm
-to continue to end the day in my husbands arms and "pillow talk"
-to hug at least 5 times (minimum) daily
-to laugh daily!
-to forgive myself and realize that change happens.

Diet
-to continue to eat within 1100-1200 calories daily
-to experiment with different veggies weekly/ to eat beyond my comfort zones
-to remind myself at meal preparation that this process is as important in my food choices and to rejoice in the chopping!
-to continue to drink at least 88 ozs daily

There its on paper...Time to impliment!
Becca
Oregon

Miriam - it takes a very special kind of person to be an EMT and you are definitely special.

It's been a hectic day. Younger son passed his road test yesterday and wanted to drive solo to his psych counsellors appointment and his first day of work today. Very odd feeling seeing him back out of the driveway without anyone else.

He was very nervous about the job ... Came out in the new pants we found ... Had left the tags on the back pocket and that long tape piece that indicates size! he just texted during his break that they had him bagging... Didn't tell him how to bag a pie (hello! What's to explain?!) .. Guess it tilted and slopped by the time the customer got home .... And customer called upset! Oh well, he'll learn!

We saw his weight loss clinic doctor this morning. He's been struggling ... Not really trying is more like it. Anyways they've written him a script for metformin even though his sugar is under control ... Said it would make him feel full longer. Not sure how I feel about that ... So contacting his primary and also getting blood work done. Want to have a baseline before they start anything like that.

Janetr. I worry about my eyes! Not being able to hear means I rely on my sight. I hope your condition progresses incredibly slow.

Sylvia ... Poor pooh... Lol!

Have a good evening ladies!
Beth in Western New York

as5811 wrote: »

Hi - I'm new to this thread. It's nice to see other women over 50 working toward the same goals. I'm 62 & started my fitness journey in January 2015. I started eating healthier & exercising. I did pretty well during the winter months losing between 4-5 lbs/month. I have learned I deal with stress by eating. A hard habit to break. Our 24 yr old daughter moved to another state for a job. The stresses of preparing & moving her did a number on my weight loss streak. Anyway, my September goals are to;

1 - Eat less than 1500 calories
2 - Exercise at least 30 minutes 6 x per week
3 - Drink 8 glasses or more of water
4 - Log my daily calories
5 - Add some strength training to my exercise week.

Annie/PA

Welcome!! It's so hard when a daughter leaves, how far , any grandkids??? Gayle Minneapolis

Hi gayle, no, she is my one and only, and i have to say this is going to be a very emotional year for me and she isnt leaving until next year, hows that for borrowi.g trouble!
Anyway, i want to be sure that i build up my physical well being and dont EAT when stressed!
I also have to add strength trainng but am worried about doing it wrong and injuring myself. Maybe i will be up for it in october, let me.know how it goes for you. K

Hi ladies,
a good day tracking my food, and getting my steps in going for 15,000 a day. Have a few hundred left for the day.
looking to get the smart scale m not to sure about it.

Also been looking for friends for motivation. But the requests are from young girls who may have weight issues but don't look it. And is it really necessary to pose in corsets, bikinis and look seductive. It's weight loss not a modeling for support. I would prefer ladies who have lived life and know my struggles, raised kids,have had hard times,over come them etc.

thank you ladies
Michelle in Washington

stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 11.14min, 15.6amph, 2.9mi = 131c
spin- 30min, 92ar, 102aw, 9-14g, 13.6mi = 317c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.59min, 11.8amph, 1.3mi = 95c
ride dome 2 hm- 18.41min, 8.1amph, 2.5mi = 207c
total cal 750