WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017

February goals:

1. Watch less television at night.- not even close
2. Get back to the gym 3 times a week.-only made it once a week but did exercise at home some
3. Drink 4 bottles of water a day.- drank at least one everyday
4. Be kind to myself.- have to work on this one really hard on myself about not meeting my goals
5. Lose 5 pounds-lost 6.6 pounds-gained back 1.4 this week.

Ok, so I didn’t do too hot a job on February goals. I it was my first month back. At least a made an effort which is more than I had been doing.

March goals:
1. Watch an hour less television at night (starting smaller and more defined)
2. Get to the gym at least twice a week.
3. Drink 2 bottles of water a day
4. Lose 5 pounds
5. Login to MFP everyday.

I decided to work from the base I laid down in February. I already have a few small steps, so now I will build on that.

Barb-thanks for your dedication in getting us started each month.

Katla- the party in the next room at the hotel reminded me of when my mother had heart surgery and my daughter, my father, and myself were in a hotel in Nashville. We were so exhausted that night and of course the people in the room beside us decided to have a Karaoke party. Can you guess what the first song of choice was…….yep, JOLENE!

My daughter shook the bed she laughed so hard. I am still not really amused. Sometimes I think Dolly Parton should pay me a royalty for the times I have had to endure that song, lol.

Re in TX-I am with you. That is the body type I have as well. I can eat below my calorie budget but if I don’t exercise it doesn’t do me any good at all.

Frankiesgirl21- Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger. I fell of the horse, hit the wagon, slid into the mud, and rolled around in it . But I am back now too. We can do it.

Feeling kinda queasy this morning. I am pretty sure it is a side effect of the Victoza. Had to talk myself into going into work. We had some rough storms last night. A few large limbs fell in the backyard. There is one that is taller than me that was driven into the ground and is standing straight up. Of course I slept through the worst part once I finally fell asleep. Had heart palpitations last night so I had a difficult time going to sleep. Now its almost 70 degrees at 8:30 a.m. and we are in for more strong storms today. Everyone stay safe.
Jolene in Stormy Tennessee.

Heather Oh my gosh those children are so delicious. Thank you for posting those wonderful photos.

Sue Woke up this a.m. thinking of that feisty Ruby, and realized I have connected Ruby & Olivia in my mind. Warrior Princesses.

Janetr Love the name Olivia! Ours is Olivia Willow Renucci. Here is to your Olivia!

NYKAREN Those burgers sound yummy. Apple! Sounds wonderful. So does the spinach version Heather mentioned.

Katla Schooner is the prettiest dog I have ever seen. Regal-looking. Gorgeous photo!

Chris MA Love the museum photos, especially the wooden dress.

Barbie Good news for Jake!

DJ

Olivia needs prayers and healing thoughts/reiki whatever you want to send for help in healing her kidneys. Everything else is so much better, but her kidneys are not recovering and she is continuing to need dialysis. Together I believe we can continue to help our little warrior princess. She has so many people praying for her and sending positive energy. We really believe it has made a difference in her remarkable recovery. Thank you all for your part in that.

Karen in Virginia

awesome goal, Margaret one day at a time, you've got this. NYKAREN

oh there you are

Frankiesgirl21 – Of course, you can come back; just drop in and post. Proud that you have stopped smoking, keep up the good work. Don’t worry about ‘falling on the weight boat’; we’ve all done that at some point. Don’t worry about the way you look – have loads of fun in the Bahamas. Yeah, unfortunately BP pills will make you gain weight; but, tracking you food, measuring out and being mindful of portion controls really work and you know you are in the right spot for encouragement.

Kate UK – Since Sunday, I haven’t done well on calories either. Hope my GP’s scales are off a little. Could not get my cowboy boots off to get weighed. I won’t make that mistake again. Because I am going to literally ‘cry’ if I have put the 5.5lbs I had lost the last weigh-in and gone out and found them. One more week to get my butt in gear and eat properly. Breakfast this morning and my evening snack are well over ½ of what I am supposed to eat. I have not gone outside yet to see what the rains brought – cooler weather (???).

Barbie – Neither my husband nor I could walk on our elliptical for more than 5 minutes without being so winded we’d have to sit for 30 minutes; so we gave it to DOS because he will use it. I don’t think it has become a tree horse for clothes.

Heather – The kids are still beautiful!!!! I like the poses they take when they are being themselves and not the posed ones where half the time, at least one of them, is crying.

My GP explained my MRI results and made me feel so much better. I'm convinced that my Neurologist doesn't know his nurse was spawned from the Devil.

Got a few errands to run this AM.

Nothing much happening around here. I walked around the property yesterday with Cracker; then came in and did 25 minutes on treadmill. I get more calories burned by walking on treadmill for 20 minutes more than walking 45 minutes outside.

Lenora

Charleen2 wrote: »

February was a good month. My February goals were to 'Be Lighter' and 'Be Kinder'.

I lost a surprising 4 lbs in February and no longer need to take prescription medications. I consider this my biggest reward (NSV) to date for sticking to my plan. Eat less, exercise more. Check = Be Lighter.

I was in the right place at the right time for my Be Kinder goal. An elderly man who clearly was cash strapped had brought in his 22 yr old cat for an emergency visit to the Vet. He couldn't cover the $600 bill for his fur baby's emergency visit, meds and tests. He was clearly out of money, credit card was maxed. I quietly talked to the staff and paid his Vet bill.

They let him know that he didn't have to stress over the balance, that it was taken care of. I didn't want him to know. Confused but happy he left to take his cat home and care for him. I couldn't help thinking he had made a choice of love over money. 22 years is a long time and clearly this cat was the only thing he had left in his life that he loved.

I think my March goals will again be 'Be Lighter' and 'Be Kinder'. After all, those February goals made it a good month for me.

Charleen in Colorado (So tell me again...where is the snow???)

Charleen - What a beautiful story and such a gentle loving soul you are. You made me cry. Thanks for sharing.

Janetr okc

Charlene - You are truly an . I want to give you a big kiss. X . And congrats on getting off the meds. Terrific. :flowerforyou:

Even though I am fit, exercise a lot and at target weight I still have to take one blood pressure pill. That really annoys me, but I guess it's genetic. I'm fine with the one pill and got it even lower by taking two beetroot capsules a day. That dropped it a bit more. I think I could lower my BP if I lowered my sodium, but I don't enjoy my food without it. I've cut back over the years, especially as DH doesn't like it, and commercial food tastes way too salty to me these days, but I do still like a bit, maybe too much. I prefer to keep taking the tablet. :laugh:

Had a long nap this afternoon. Still very coldy.

My cheque from the travel insurance company has arrived. Will pay it in tomorrow.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Well, my adventures in meal prep and cooking are going to get a work out for the next 40 days. My son has decided to give up fast food (anything with a drive-thru is what he considers fast food), fried foods and dairy (this includes, yogurt, cheese, and butter) for Lent. I am looking towards those cultures that eat many "cheese free" dishes. Asian, Indian, Middle eastern...if you have any good recipes that you have tried and enjoy, please pass it along. I really hope he can stick to this plan. #1- it would be healthier choices and #2- we looked over his receipts and figure he spends about $300/month on eating out! Money that could go towards a trip!

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I have done that before. Its frustrating. I was like where IS everyone?!!!