WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2017

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,102 Member
    Morning Ladies~
    Today is my sons 32nd birthday.. holy cow do I feel old...
    I had a cup of tea with some bailey's in it last night.. wow slept like a rock.... Tom came in at 4:30 this morning and gave me a hug.. I did not reciprocate and just asked what that was for.. I should be thankful he gave me one,but I am trying to pull myself away from caring about him.. after the girlfriend incident(again even if he is just talking) that has severed any love I had left.. today we have off and it will be cleaning and laundry day..
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,331 Member
    Allie, stay strong!

    Love the poem!

    Thanks for following me through the last year.... those who have. You all keep me focused.

    My youngest turned 32 on December 27. My other two are 33 and 37. Wow, seeing that in writing really does make me feel old!

    Onward and upward! "Let's not be mean in 2017" (someone here posted the last one and I love it!"

    Rita from cloudy CT
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Morning ladies, I am starting my last day of vacation at the gym then I must tackle all that I left undone: laundry, ironing, paperwork including thank you notes, and some food prep for the week. I am not headed to the grocery store for the week in an effort to eat from our pantry and freezer :o
    I love the veggie pics and will pull together my weekly snacks around veg this week! Hummus and peppers-yummy, have a great day everyone
    NYKAREN
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning! Happy Monday! It is my last vacation day and my house will be filled with kids again, beginning tomorrow morning! So my day's to do list is all things that need to be done to get ready for tomorrow. Cleaning, getting my "school" stuff back up on the walls, starting a new curriculum and hanging a new "progress" chart, etc. I will also be hitting the library to pick up some stuff for the kids; but also to pick up a couple of books for myself. The two on the list to start the year are the Salt, Sugar, Fat book and Younger Next Year. Thanks for the suggestions!
    40 pounds by May 27 Challenge beginning measurements
    Neck 15 in.
    Arm 14.5 in
    Bust 49
    Below Bust 41
    Waist49
    Hip 49.5
    Thigh 27
    Calf 17.5
    Beginning weight: 237

    Here we go! Time to act! I will be checking my measurements from time to time and weigh in weekly, but will only post measurements again at the end of the challenge. I am back on my high protein, lower carb meals that work for me. I will walk a minimum of 30 minutes each day and have begun my strength training (the pick 5 work out). Once I maintain this meal plan and work out schedule for a month, I would like to add some tai-chi three times a week. I have issues with yoga; so I think tai chi will be a better fit for me right now.
    Sheryl from Michigan-Hello from the West Coast of Michigan! Welcome! Good group here!
    Beth-Ugh! Starting off 2017 with the flu! Stay healthy! Hope your boys feel better soon!
    Penny-Love the 1 pound bag of veggies! I am going to weigh out mine now!
    Heather Love the Bea pic! She is such a doll! Like you, I try to raise my exercise level, rather than deny myself foods. BUT, at this time, because I am naturally a reader/couch potato; I have to deny myself some foods that will lead me down a slippery slope and I have to push, push, PUSH myself to move. I move all day long, working with kids, but it just doesn't seem to be enough any more. SO...HAVE TO get up early to get the exercise in, otherwise it won't get done.

    Going to sign off and ACT on my goals! Sun is not out, but walking anyway! Last day off until the weekend. Tomorrow I will be walking with a headlamp to light my way.
  • Lilymay2
    Lilymay2 Posts: 2,525 Member
    Checking in.... looking for warm clothes as we dip again to the minus 30's Celsius

    Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    lhannon062709 wrote: »
    Morning all... had some 50 mph winds come through last night (80 kph) and the House McNugget camper trailer was rocking a bit, but the electricity only flickered. Unusual in the winter, but we actually went had a thunder snow three years ago about this time here. That was fascinating.
    Writing to do - love y'all!
    Lisa in West Texas

    Lisa we experienced that same storm as it passed over Central East Texas. The dog, Pokey, was a mess. Fortunately it went through in the early hours of the morning and not the middle of the night. Just got up early and started our day. Hubs back to work today. He's bummed as there are some good football games on today. Have some errands to run and will go to the gym. Thinking about the 1 lb of fresh veggies as I sorely lack on intake.

    Have a good day ladies!

    Cheri
    in wet TX
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Kelly- Great job! You will be in onederland by the end of this challenge! Good luck!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,331 Member
    Today's measurements:
    weight: 184.7 - goal 145
    Neck 15.5 in.
    Hips 43.5 in
    waist 38.8 in
    Forearm 11 in

    BMI 31
    BMR 1484 calories
    % Body Fat 27%


    I calculated the numbers using this website: http://www.active.com/fitness/calculators/bodyfat

    I am not officially joining the 40 pounds by May challenge, but my goal is to lose 5 pounds a month to reach goal by September 2017.

    Rita from CT
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    edited January 2017
    Mary from Minnesota – The first time I had a ‘frozen shoulder’ was right before I ended up going to the 2nd Orthopedic surgeon; because I could not lift my arm. I went to GP and was seen by Orthopedist that day, had 2nd opinion and he x-rayed me in several different postitions than the first one. Was in the hospital overnight [due to BP problems]. He took pictures during the surgery and had sucked out a piece of bone between two bones (leaving a quarter-of-an-inch) hole in the ball of my arm bone. It was bad; but, thankfully he did a masterful job; less than a year later had to have a 2nd surgery because I injured it again in a fall caused by having a ‘seizure’, at his office as an out-patient'.

    Best choice I ever made was to have the rotator cuff surgery and finally learn why I could not use my arm
    .

    Heather – I don’t have much patience myself; then I have to think that I am not in control of a lot of things that go on in my life [and doesn’t happen]; quite often in 20/20 hindsight I am happy that they haven’t’. I have to believe that God has his hands in that … when I feel peaceful about things, that is when I feel closest to God and know that things happen in His timing, not mine.

    Actually 4 oz. of wine isn’t that high in calories; but, it does make more sugar in your body; I do watch how much I drink over time.

    Bea so beautiful and appears to be such a ‘happy baby’, too!

    Allie     – Oh, wait until he turns 40! My oldest niece turned 50 this year. OMGoodness!!!!! She was only 5 when we got married!

    Morning to all the newbies and those on this thread who have become my friends!

    Lenora
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    TNToni: I'm just getting over a frozen shoulder. It seems mostly healed, and it took a full year. I still have some range of motion issues but they're not nearly as bad as they were. You have my sympathy. :flowerforyou:

    Becca: I think that hope is essential for any kind of success, whether it is diet, health or social. Have I mentioned how much I enjoy your sense of humor? :heart:

    Traci in Green Bay: Three cheers for the Packers! You have set an ambitious bunch of goals. Good luck! :smiley:

    PSOrlando: Welcome. :smiley:

    Gloria in WA: I love your goals, especially the one to laugh every day. :bigsmile:

    Karen: Your pound of veggies looks very appealing. The visual is a huge help for my understanding of quantity. Thanks! Procrastination is one of my challenges. I agree that it causes stress. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: You shared wise thoughts this morning. I especially like, "Creating good habits that are easy to keep is a large part of success in any field of endeavour. I recommend a book called LEVEL UP YOUR DAY. As Barbie often says, Strategy is stronger than willpower. Relying on willpower is a recipe for failure." Thanks! I absolutely agree that good habits are stronger than willpower. :heart:

    Alison: If you think your son's 32nd birthday is cause for feeling old, I'll share that MY son is 40. That doesn't make me feel my age but it feels kind of weird. My sore muscles sure make me feel old at times. So does occasional low energy. :wink:

    Rita: I love your before and after progress photos. Congratulations on your success! You are doing great. I think 40 pounds by May is too fast for good health or sustainability. In my opinion, you are wise. This is the race between the tortoise and the hare. We know who wins. :heart:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    "So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    rita. You are FIERCE! Wow, way to go, keep going you look great!
    NYKAREN
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited January 2017
    Lenora wrote "Allie – Oh, wait until he turns 40! My oldest niece turned 50 this year. OMGoodness!!!!! She was only 5 when we got married!"

    My daughters are 42 and 40, oldest grandson is 23. My oldest niece is 60 and has 9 grandkids and the 10th is due in March. Age is just a number, count each one as a blessing. :)<3

    Janetr okc
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,282 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,723 Member
    Rita - Fantastic! Keep going! If you just keep tracking and logging and exercising you will get there one day. When that is, who knows, but it will happen, by the simple laws of physics. :D<3
    You are looking gooooood gurl! :flowerforyou:

    Heather UK
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,261 Member
    Rita WOW!

    Heather thanks for the Bea fix. Adorable.

    Quiet day here. Going through my manual on my car. It had less storage compartments due to the technology and additional air bags. It does have a space in the door to house an umbrella if you put something in front of it to hold it there. Without going through the manual I don't think I would have known it was there. It did give me a chuckle that they would think to do that to make up for the other storage compartments.

    :heart: Margaret
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Rita ~ You look fabulous and love your happy smile.

    Kelly ~ OK Your post made me decide to measure my waist and hips. So sad. LOL So, my goal is to lessen the size of my waist. We shall see.

    Becca ~ You can succeed. We all love reading your posts.

    Carol

  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Happy New YEar. Thanks Barbie for the thread. DH and I ended up in the ED yesterday and it turns out that despite our vaccinations, we both have influenza a. I also have bronchitis and a little asthma flare. Today I feel a bit better. I hope your day is well. Take care, meg from Omaha where it is raining!
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited January 2017
    Rita, great job, you look terrific. I love love before and after pics. Thank you so much for sharing. We all need that kind of inspiration to start off our New Year. Way to go.

    Janetr OKC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited January 2017
    I've been mulling over my resolutions for this year and what comes to mind over and over is Barbie's phrase she has shared many times with us. I'm picking just a part of it and paraphrasing it to my situation and resolve to keep this in my head ..."stop trading what I want the MOST for what I want at the MOMENT."

    You all are such an inspiration to me and I agree with Traci "This thread makes me smile and makes me feel a part of a group of really wonderful caring women."

    Janetr OKC
  • tngram2seven
    tngram2seven Posts: 465 Member
    Hello MFPals!

    Rita - Yeah! Keep it up!

    Tracie - Love the way your little ones call your quilts Grandma Tracie Quilts.

    Lenora - There are lots of causes for shoulder issues. They all limit range of motion. Shoulders may freeze up in those situations. But Frozen Shoulder is an actual diagnosis. It is not an orthopedic situation exactly. It is an inflammatory process in the lining of the capsule around the shoulder socket. My doc said it can also inflame the same type of lining that is around your humerus bone. If a person has FS, keeping the range of motion is really important just like it is in rotater cuff injuries or other ortho issues.

    Heather - Good self reflection about the alcohol.

    Gloria - I am considering Forgiveness for my word for 2017 - self forgiveness is what I really need!

    My one and only son turned 40 in November! Talk about unbelievable! Surely I am not old enough to have a child that age. My students used to try to guess my age on my birthday. Some would guess something like 38 and I would say, "My son is 29. Now how would that work?" They would laugh and guess again. It always gave me a boost when they would guess so young. Loved those little ones! Actually being 67 is not so bad. It sure beats the alternative!

    Love all of you -
    Toni in cloudy Tennessee
  • PSOrlando
    PSOrlando Posts: 3 Member
    Good Afternoon.
    Since it is in the high 70's in FL... Did about 2.5 miles on my Hobie Mirage Eclipse ( SUP that you "walk" on) this morning but I have NO idea how to determine calorie burn on this form of exerercise. Ugh. Don't even have a guess.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Stronglift Workout A
    Squat-1X5X 45/50/ 55, 5X5X 60
    OHP- 1 X5X 45, 5X5X 50
    DL-1X5X 95, 2X5X 100

    Kettlebell Swing
    Goblet squats-3X5X 30
    Russian kettle bell swing-13 X7X 30

    For those of you that are doing the lose 40 pounds by May 27 challenge with me there was nothing new on the challenge thread except for how to navigate the different threads on the site. I will update daily. As for me I am challenging myself to get up and move more! So, if you would like to join me in that, set your alarm to get up and move 10 minutes every hour.

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,282 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,102 Member
    afternoon all~
    no resolutions for me ~ have enough on my plate for right now.. but the word for this year is HOPE..
    It is tough to break a mold you have been in for a long time.. and I think Tom is feeling regretful for his treatment.. but what is done is done... and the other woman thing,like I said even if they are talking .. is just the straw that breaks the camels back..
    some of you probably don't understand why I am just going along like it is all status quo.. but I just want things to go as smoothly as possible when the time comes.. dont need any more stress in my life...
    we went together down to see DFIL he was a hoot this morning the man ate a whole bowl of scrambled eggs and 3 bowls of oatmeal.. I am guessing if he doesn't like what they have for dinner then he is starving by breakfast time..
    Bea is just so adorable...
  • dotennis62
    dotennis62 Posts: 3 Member
    Just joined yesterday from UK . Target to lose 56 lbs and would like to join the 40lb challenge you've set for 27th may if that's ok?
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