WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017

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?!!!