WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

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Tree on the line at Winchester so my train was cancelled. My friend was stuck down the line on that train. They are clearing the tree, so she will get on the next one in an hour and I will hop on it to join her at my station. We will have to get a taxi from Winchester train station as we will be pressed for time.
I am wearing my new HORIZONTAL striped dress with old black leggings as my new navy ones will arrive later today. For your amusement I will post a very badly taken pic. Do you like the 60s style earrings?



DJ - vanity sizing I guess as it's quite loose.

Love Heather UK

Morning All. I'm new to this community thing and just found this group/thread. I was 50 in November and would live to be part of this group. So much support is amazing !

My main goal for March is to be better at logging my food and sticking to it.

Thanks for all the support!!

Robin

Heather, you look fantastic!

I'm going shopping with my mother today. She needs a spring dress to wear to a wedding. I need nothing except a wedding gift for a totally different wedding. Should be a good day.

Good day all! New to the thread. Need all the support I can get. Have diabetes , need to lose at least 50 and having trouble staying motivated to exercise. So needless to say, my goals are to

Keep tracking calories
Workout at least 4 days a week
Get my sugar below 120
Lose at least 7 pounds this month
Quit smoking!! (Should be at the top, I know)

I got Jane Fonda aerobics on dvd last week, tried it yesterday and found my heart rate was 160 just a few minutes into it.
I am so out of shape! Will keep on it though and pace myself till I can make it through without having a heart attack!

Good luck to all, you are such a great group!

Wendy

janetr7476 wrote: »

Cheri - terrific job on the SWSY program. That's what I'm doing too and have really enjoyed it. I had started another one before I received the book so I added a few others to the SWSY routine including crunches, squats and lunges and I am really enjoying it.

Congrats on the new baby in the family. It is always such a blessing and they are so much fun. I hope you do see them all soon.

We go this

Janetr OKC

I was very tempted to add to the SWSY program as at one point I was way above this routine however since I do an additional group of stretches and exercises on the alternate days for my back and neck I left it simple for now. I know I will have more success by starting easy and building up. Glad you are doing the program also!

Woke this morning to snow....just a light dusting and flurries....temps will increase over the next few days and thus it will melt away thankfully.

I'm sleeping a little better the last 3 nights. Meaning I haven't heard the wind trying to blow the house down (my husband's words), I check the clock when I close my eyes and the next time I look its at least 5 hours later and I am out of bed earlier with a tiny, little bit of step to my walk.

New routine: 8 pm take my meds (Celexa & Elavil) with my Magnesium drink (Natural Tranquility) then an hour later take my Valerian Root (3 capsules). Head up to bed by 10 pm to read a "real" book (no e books in bed) then turn on an audio book (loaded on my phone) and listen till I notice I am not focusing - turn it off and rest mindfully - next thing I know it is hours later. YIPPEE!!! Progress!!!!

According to my Fitbit Flex I am still having the same average number of "restless" times but heck I am not aware of most of them anymore! Hope this continues....

My daughter finds out today if her knee surgery is schedule for a week from this Friday. That will set things in motion for me to be ready to live with her (she lives in Chicago) for a week or two while she recuperates. She is a MFPer too.

Have a great day everyone! Any accomplishment is a step forward!



Cheri in snowy Fairlawn, oHIo

Heather super cute!

Margaret

morning peeps -

exermom - a spin instr. should not really telling you what gear you should be in because everyone is different and they are all in different levels. i wouldn't expect if someone was to spin w/me to be on the same gear or do the same rpm as i do. it should be taught on perceived exertion (how hard you think you are working)... rpm on a flat steady road, you want to try to be at least 90 if possible, if you can't get there, your gear is too high. on hills your rpm will go down but your power should go up, you want to try to not go under 65rpm if it's too easy, then raise your gear a bit. music is a motivator. alot of times i will do my own thing during the class and won't follow what the instructor is teaching, sometimes i will. this monday i have to sub for the regular instr, it will be fun.

compression socks are supposed to be worn after the workout. some people put them on during the workout. if you get alot of cramps, it will help with that and make your recovery faster.

gloworminwa - thanks :0) about the lawn!

godmomkim - yeah, you're pooped.

jmkmomm- early happy bdayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cityjanelondon - lookin purdy good!!!!!!!!! cutie outfit!

yesterday the train that I usually ride home was delayed due to the wind (20min) then it was updated to 1/2hr. so I decided to ride home. the wind was brutal! Kirby said when I got home that it was 19mph, well it felt like it. I made sure to ride slow because with the rain and the fresh oil on the road and the wind, that's a deadly combo. that's all I needed was to skid and fall and mess up the shoulder again. made it home, still did over 10mph, that was surprising. when I was done, I ALMOST hit the 1000 calorie burn I missed it by 4 measly calories, I was bummed when I added it up!

Kirby said the roof would be done before next week! I think I heard him wrong, he said it will be done in 4 days! he said it is cheaper to get it done this time of year too.

my PT person was out on Friday due to a family emergency and then she has the first 2 Fridays of this month off so that's 3 Fridays in a row I will be missing PT. I try to do some stuff on some days to work the shoulder, usually on Thursdays and Saturdays I work something in on my own at the gym. I want her because she is so good. when Kirby starts doing his PT over hear after his surgery, I told him to request her.

type to ya later

rstarnes65 wrote: »

Morning All. I'm new to this community thing and just found this group/thread. I was 50 in November and would live to be part of this group. So much support is amazing !

My main goal for March is to be better at logging my food and sticking to it.

Thanks for all the support!!

Robin

Welcome! This is a wonderful and supportive group.

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Heather, you look great! The only thing we have in common is that I am wearing ankle boots like that! Next step is to get your waistline!
Still feeling blue, but trying to fake it as someone wisely suggested -- used up some energy on the elliptical last night -- today at work I slightly de-cluttered my cubicle.
That was outrageous about the voting mixup--I really hope that this election can be fair and tamper-proof. I can hardly watch the news anymore.
DH started PT for the arthritis and I think the meds are finally helping a bit. I might not have lost my walking partner after all.
Trying really hard to not go on FB that much as it seems something always upsets me. Has anyone else had success toning down that habit?
Allie, you go girl! You will be my role model today!

Betty

well out of the shower and dressed for work, and having a cup of peppermint tea, go in to work at 1... so will take the boys for a walk in a bit..
Tom bought an Everlast bluetooth tracker , and doesnt like it, so will try and put it on Craigslist,as they only give you 2 weeks to return it..

Hello - New to this board. Back on MFP after 1 year. My word(s) for March. Just do it! Sounds cliché, I know, but I can't seem to get myself motivated to do anything! Joined back at the Gym last week. Haven't gone. Got a couple of fitness apps. Haven't used them. Food? Don't get me started. I lost 50 pounds with MFP 5 years ago, so here's hoping I can get back on the wagon and lose that 50 again!

GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »

Got to get motivated to get on the treadmill ... UGH!!!!!

I had the same problem this morning.. that little voice kept nagging me.. finally after 2 hours I got off my butt and did it, got sweaty and afterwards, that little voice shut up and another said, " Great job!" and I feel much better! Day 2 is done!
Get on that treadmill, even for just 10 minutes. You will feel so accomplished!

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Vicki,NE, I hope it’s a very special day.

Julia, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Come often and join right in. Congrats on your loss. You are off to a great start!!

Janetr, good for you on starting your grateful list. When I was working I was up first each morning and spent time reflecting and thanking the lord for all my blessings. I have to say I miss that time but I do still find time each day to give thanks.

micheleNC, I hope you have a safe trip home. A few years back my DH was not real good at stopping often on a road trip. Now, luckily he will stop as often as I want and sometimes more. I need out of the car and moving around every hour or so and typically take advantage to get a bathroom break. I drink constantly weather at home or on the road.

Mary, I can’t imagine you having time in a day to walk 22,872 steps because you are too busy lifting weights and swinging kettle bells. No one will call you a slacker.

Joyce, thanks (I think?) for the info on inserting a Foley catheter. I know it must get depressing to be around someone so negative all the time. I can’t get over someone that doesn’t want to try to find solutions to health problems but I guess a lot of people are like that. Thank goodness he does go to karaoke every week.

KJ, I hope you get to work in that nap.

Heather, you look M A R V E L O U S!!! Thanks for sharing the pic. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Robin, welcome. This is a great group for support and information. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. Come often and chat when you like.

Tammy, welcome to you also. You have had a great start to the year. Please don’t get discouraged because you don’t keep losing at that pace. Good luck with your challenge.

Wendy, welcome. You can do this. I’m one of the world’s laziest people and I was on diabetes meds when I started this journey. I’m now off of those meds and a few others and doing some exercise most days. I still have weight to lose but am no longer in the obese category. Take it one step at a time and don’t give up.

Donna, glad the shot seems to have helped your foot. Ewwww just the thought of that makes me want to cry. Maybe rather than just walking you could walk less and do more upper body exercise (even while you walk). Doing different things with your arms helps burn calories and could reduce the steps you take until your foot gets better. I hope it heals quickly.

Cheri, I’m glad you are sleeping better, regardless of what your Fitbit says.

CarolGA, that’s weird about you trying to vote twice. (JK) You aren’t missing any kind of ID are you? I wonder what happened? Probably human error somewhere along the way.

Allie, I’m so happy to hear that you are taking our advice on your trips!!!! That will be great if your dad can get the airline tickets. You go girl!!! ((((Hugs)))) You must have needed that rest, so glad you got to sleep that long.

Pip, I’m glad you made it home safely. That does sound like a dangerous combination you were riding in. You just never cease to amaze me!!!

Barbie, I love your Gratitude quote.

Betty, since I spend so much time trying to keep up with this group I find that I spend less and less time on FB. Once I got over the initial shock I really don’t miss it that much. I have changed lots of my notifications so I’m not constantly reminded every time someone posts something.

Sylvia, I hope your meeting went better than you think. I’m glad you are getting some uninterrupted work time at the studio today. Is your buddy interested in the co-op or will he stay with using your studio? It sounds like he doesn’t really spend that much time there.
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.

Just call me “Push-Up Janet”. This morning I was doing some in the kitchen and DH said I was going to push that counter right through the wall. He is so funny sometimes. Mary, thank you for getting me going on this addition to my workouts. Just doing 10 at a time makes it easy to do 100 a day. Now maybe I need to add something else to this? Well I don’t want to overdo. Lol Seriously, you ladies are so inspirational and I’m often in awe of what you do. Thank you all for sharing your lives with us. I’ve been making some ham and bean soup this morning and have a dentist appointment this afternoon so better get moving.

I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day. ]

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.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC