WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST
barbiecat
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:bigsmile: Hello to all my long time friends on this thread as well as the newer ones and the new ones that we will meet this month.
:bigsmile: This is a great place for support and encouragement…….even though the name is Women ages 50+ we welcome all women to share with us.
:bigsmile: How did you do with your goals for July? What goals have you set for August?
:bigsmile: I made just the barest beginning on my July goal to do upper body workouts so I’ve decided to keep the same goal for August.
It’s a new page on the calendar and a new opportunity to change your life………let’s go.
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Hello, I am 53 and I don't make a goals cause I never seem to do them or even get close if I do. I am really struggling with my weight loss and health wise I really need to lose it. I would love to be friends and motivate each other but it looks like you are doing well on your own. I wish you luck on your journey to getting to all of your goals.
Bev0 -
X marks my spot for later x0
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Just a quickie before I head off to work.
Happy August to you all. It's going to be a busy month for me. Next week we have my FILs funeral. The day after that I have to spend a night in hospital for some tests. Straight after that it is my sister's birthday ... then my husband's birthday and the next day is my DD's birthday. Yeah, an expensive month!
I'm trying to up my exercise again, to get back to what I was doing before I had my heart valve replacement in March. I'm definitely doing more walking but want to get back to swimming lessons and aquafit classes. My chest scar is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be and I will just get back into my swimming costume and hope for the best.
Out of the door in two minutes, so I'd better go.
Love to you all.
Amanda x0 -
Ooo so glad I found you again - I've found this so supportive, thought I'd lost you at the end of July!
Bev, I've had weight problems most of my life too but, although admittedly it's early days for me this time round, I definitely feel this is such an amazing environment it cannot do anything but help us all along, at whatever pace we travel. All good wishes for your and your daughter's success with your weightloss.
Tiarapants, wow that sounds like a really busy time coming up, you will be in my thoughts esp for the hospital tests, remember to take some time to look after yourself in amongst all that busyness! Really admire you for getting back to the pool. I love swimming and must take advantage of the good weather here more.
I'm aiming to lose at least 5 pounds in August ... holiday in September looming!
Happy August one and all, look forward to keeping up with everyone :happy:0 -
Hello ladies, welcome to August, start getting the closets organized for fall!, Been doing okay, just a bit quiet on the social net. Fell onto an article yesterday on weight loss, still reading through it, yes it is a few pages long. I will update everyone once I have read it through and taken some notes. Thus far it seems to be the right choice of action for me.
BARBIECAT, Please e-mail me on your cleansing day routine, the article I am reading is to do with such an action, however I think you have a different system. But I am needing to make a conclusion to the process. Please and thank you!:drinker:0 -
x marks the spot.
Still putting my life back in order after the beach trip. So quiet here with just DH and I after the gang at the beach!
More later.
Faye0 -
Happy August, Everyone!
The "kids" have left and today is my day to sort out the house, clean and get myself back on track. It's nice to see a whole new month ahead, isn't it?
Barbie: Thanks for the reminder to re-set goals and look at how we've done the past month. My July was not too great. I was up and down and all over. Time to get down to basics. I am going to start the Gut N Butt exercises again...at least 3x a week. They seem to help me a lot in addition to my usual walks, hikes, etc. Mostly, I plan to plan!
Hope everyone has a good week and successful month!
Kackie 0 -
Hello Dear Friends:
Can you believe it is already August? Wow, where is this year getting to?
I did not meet my July goal but I am not beating myself up, instead I am just going to try harder for August. Our cruise is set for. Sept. 10th, so I have to get my life in order!!
Christenmom - 9lbs loss = good for you.
Jeannie - What a challenge and prize - $10,000 - I sure hope you can win!!
Sissy - sometimes posting everything we eat is really hard; it truly shows how off track we are, doesn't it?
Niki - keep up the good work on your exercise challenge because you are doing so well.
Natalie - my thoughts are with you - hugs too.
Jane - sounds like you have been having a hard time lately yet you still lost weight - good for you.
Mimi - I loved the idea of your family cookbook. I truly loved also, how you picked yourself up and got motivated, good for you and a lesson for all of us!!
Michele - hope you win your Y contest, but you probably will.
Doobiedoo - sounds like you are slowly making changes. Good for you.
Lorri - Good to hear from you.
Barbie - Glad Bernie likes his new cat tree!! Wait until you have the king bed, you will love it!!
Kathy - glad to hear that exercise is helping you.
Kathy (kitamath) - Welcome.
SAlly - Good luck with having your DH starting to throw out things. Mine is such a pack rat.
Bev - Welcome.
Amanda - Hope all is well with you.
Sue - My goal for August will be the same - to lose 5 lbs. Let's see if we can do it!!
I hope everyone is well and that you have good goals for August and that you can meet them.
Love, Cathy xx0 -
Happy august!:flowerforyou: I'm still here in the background....painting, cleaning decluttering....working at the office:noway: and even going to the beach when I can!:blushing: Hope you all have a great month!:flowerforyou:
August 14, 2009 is when I started on this website and MFP..... and all my friends here.... have helped me to make changes is my health and weight that have literally change my life!!!!! I wish that for all of you!:smooched:
God Bless!!!!
BirdieM 0 -
Hi beautiful ladies!
So a new month ! Full of promises and hope and challenging issues for many of us.
Summer is really different for me than the rest of the year. All my activities stop for summer. I play bowling, go to dance lessons twice a week, have exercise classes for senior and I do benevolent work for senior citizen organisation. I never have to ask myself what do I do. Being by myself is more challenging and would like August to be better than July.
I have to organise myself and make things happen. My goal this month will be to put more action in my life. To see more people and make more activities. And of course not to forget my weight and health goals.
Have a great August everyone!
Niki0 -
The start of a new month! Welcome to our new friends, hugs & good thoughts to those in need & thank you for your support. This is ths longest time I've managed to stick with a healthier eating way of life & it is down to the support of fellow MFP'ers, this group in particular & to the tools on site.
I've only lost a few pounds so far but feel so much better. I carried an equivalent weight around the gym for a short while last week & boy was it heavy! Need to make some serious effort this month as we've just booked a 3 week holiday.
Just picked French beans, courgettes (zucchini) & tomatoes. Now to find a way to work them into tonights dinner.
Have a great August everyone & feel free to friend me if you wish. Geri in UK0 -
Hello ladies!
Hoping you have room for one more. Started using MFP recently (and reading this group) and hoping to lose that same 20-30 lbs AGAIN!!!!! oh well, baby steps.
I'm excited about getting started and have been relatively good about eating healthier so far, but have been very frustrated about exercise. It's not a matter a time or interest, but the fact that I've been battling a minor illness for a few weeks that keeps me out of the gym for the short-term. I usually really enjoy working out and find it motivating when getting in shape, so it's hard to start a new program and go without it. blah, blah, blah .... ok, enough with the venting!
On the appreciation list:
1) I'm generally in great health and will soon be able to get back in the swing of things.
2) I live in sunny Santa Barbara and hope to be kayaking again soon
3) Those crazy folks in Washington seemed to averted disaster and kept us all out of the poor house - will miracles ever cease?
good luck everybody!
gilda0 -
Wow, have not had time to read for a few days so have a lot of catching up. I skimmed some but that is it. Just been busy, trying to get pool clean. Finally got it vacuumed yesterday and is clear again. Needs another vacuum but raining here again. Hate to complain but really tired of it. have to work around it for everything outdoors. Saturday we had birthday party for grandson who will be 9 on the 8th. had party early cause school starts here this week. He always has to start school on or around his birthday. Had nice time and then went out to eat with daugher and family and SIL's sister and mom. They were down from VA for a visit. First time we saw their daughter and she is 18 monts old. That night after getting home Beth called (oldest daughter) and said the Rhea (4 year old) was getting her night clothes from dresser and entire 6 drawer dresser fell on top of her. Beth had 9 kids at her house for birthday sleepover so her hubby stayed with kids and her, kenneth and I went to hospital to make sure nothing internal. that was at midnight. We left the hospital at 7 am next morning. Only one er doctor and they had 3 car accident which had critical injuuries so dr had to put us aside to take care of that. needless to say we were exhausted. kenneth and I slept until 1 pm then vacuumed pool then went to movie and dinner. We went to cowboys and aliens and it was really pretty good. did okay with eating all weekend but no exercise at all. I will try to get back to catch up on posts but in meantime, congrats on losses, keep trying if not losing, good luck on surgeries and moves and other life events and prayers for those with deaths or illnesses and such. In other words I am thinking of all of you even if not on here. Take care and God Bless.
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Wow, here in Canada, we are half way through summer. And unfortunately, here in Western Canada, we haven't had the best of summer weather. Here's hoping for more warm weather and sunshine although the forecast is not too positive. boo Hoo.
But today is wonderful, sunny and a great day for a family BBQ. Here in Canada, it is a holiday today so a good day to get together. So, off I must go to the store to get some special foods for my kids...spoilt of course!!
Hope hope is having a great day!! Wherever you are!!0 -
Happy mon and aug 1st.
went to the y and did my strength training.Went to the pool.
Have a great day!!
HUGS
jane0 -
Welcome gilda,you have found a great website!!
HUGS
jane0 -
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My name is Peg and I have 12 more pounds to lose to reach my goal. I know that maintenance will be another major challange for me.
MFP and all my firends have been very supportive and I will continue to use MPF for the rest of my life.
This is a permanent "life change" and I feel soooooooooo much better.
My goal for August is 7 pounds and counting.0 -
Big Bump, totally MIA for a month. Lost 1 pound all month but I'll take it! See you soon, A.0
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Natalie - glad you were able to get the Tylenol. Must be that the stores are having a problem getting it in from the mfgr. only in some areas. That's good to know. I'll need some more Sudafed so I'll buy it when we go to FL next and hopefully, they'll have it. I can only imagine how scared you are. Just know that things will work out.
barbie - I know exactly what you mean by seeing Haifa out of the corner of your eye -- or thinking you did. After we had to have PJ put to sleep, I could swear on a stack of bibles that I saw him out of the corner of my eye ambling like he always did into the kitchen. In a few months you'll be ready for another cat, that's for sure (cats are like potato chips -- can't have just one....that's a sign at the Humane Society....lol)
Well, after my big downfall after going to the baseball game, I had some of the apple cider vinegar yesterday and that seems to have really curbed things. I'll just be so glad when those chocolate cookies I made are out of the house. Wish Vince would eat more of them. I now have extras in a drawer in the freezer, so I won't even see them when I open the door. What I CAN see are these oatmeal/raisin cookies that are low fat.
Did an hour of the hula hoop on the WiiFit. One thing I found, if I cover the timer, I seem to be able to go longer. It's probably a mental thing, when I see that I don't have much time left I start to get sloppy. But if I can't see it then I can't get sloppy. A lady that Vince used to work with her husband is in some sort of ball game up in Boone which is about an hour or less from us so they're going to be spending the night here. Tomorrow I'm thinking that since they'll still be here, I'll do a weight DVD by Bob Harper.
Kathy - so glad you found us. Keep logging your food and posting here, that really will help. You CAN do it. I echo everything barbie said to you. She's so wise. I just realized that a cup of cherries is more calories than a cup of peaches.
jane - YOU may have skipped the birthday cake, but *I* had to have some ice cream cake yesterday. Well, I did the hula hoop on the Wii for an hour and one thing I kept thinking of was "think of that ice cream cake, think of the ice cream cake", and the time seemed to fly by.
We had the company yesterday. I gave them beef tenderloin, chicken, we had fresh veges (cukes, tomatoes, green pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot), rice, then for dessert I had made these ginger cookies, a key lime pie, the ice cream cake, and some cherries. I had the chicken and a SMALL piece of the beef, lots of veges, a little rice, a few of the ginger cookies, the ice cream cake, and cherries. The Wii said today that I didn't gain very much (can't remember how much, maybe something like less than a pound). Just had green tea (unsweetened) to drink. This a.m. the gal made breakfast, pancakes (not that I really wanted them, but I also didn't want to make her feel bad), a piece of this bacon that they brought (to me, it was salty so I'm glad I only had one piece), a bit of butter on the pancakes, and more green tea (can you tell I want to finish it up?). Well, tonight I'm going to try to balance this out with crab cakes and a big salad (I have veges that I want to finish up)
Tomorrow I'm thinking that I'll do some HIIT and then try (again) taking the tai chi class.
Vince and I went practice bowling. There would have been 6 people on two lanes or else 5 people. Either way, I don't think we would have gotten in much practice so we used 2 of our coupons for free games (total of 4 games) then Vince's coupon for 3 free games. We paid for 1 game, so we bowled a total of 8 games. I only broke 100 once, but came close once.
sally - I understand about the "hands and knees" washing of the floors. I always wash my floors on my h&k's. I have yet to figure out how our kitchen floor gets so dirty when it's just the two of us. I'll be interested to see what comments are about the 4 Day Win book. I wonder if there's any reviews of it on Amazon? Going to check that after I go here. Update: I couldn't wait. Most of the reviews seemed pretty positive. there were 54 five star reviews, 9 four star, and 4 three two and one star.
Gilda - pull up a chair and make yourself at home!
Going to post this so that my spot will be marked.
Happy day everyone!
Michele0 -
Hello ladies;
BEV, hello and welcome. Setting goals can be tough enough, I can relate to that. No worries though, just be determined to lose what you need. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF, is my wonder motto, if we lie on the boards, or cheat in the food department or skip out on the exercise, we LIE TO OURSELVES TOO. :noway: So then why are we saying we need to lose weight? Giving ourselves more stress than enough just pretending and maintaining that pretending.:frown: I learned the hard way!
The ladies here are wonderful and kind, and will give you the thoughts to keep true to yourself, and jump in when you see someone else struggle. That's what we do.:drinker:
GILDA, hello and welcome, we are here to help, and keep you in good health. Good luck with that re-loosing!:flowerforyou:
VICKIM, hello, had to smile at that long hospital wait you had. Not a good ordeal at all, I am so fed up with the health system; it is cruel in short. I have a sister, diabetic, one night she had trouble breathing, so I took her into our hospital (just upgraded, rebuilt, and new staff added), at seven pm that night we arrived, at 1am she was taken to a waiting room, at 3am we left, I had to get to work that morning by 5:30am.:grumble: A full day, plus a shift at my second job. Man I was pooped by night time.:yawn: Hope your granddaughter fared out okay, quite a scare for her.:flowerforyou:
JANE, hello from the eastern side, (Ont), here too we are about 2/3rds out of summer, and yes it has been a scary one. I am terrified of wind, we have had a few close calls with funnels. Not a good thing. I am looking forward to the fall months, my personal favourite season.
Okay ladies... I have been in deep wonder lately about my plateau, weight and body measurements have not changed in almost a year. Yo yoing between 186-183. Yesterday I fell onto an article on weight loss ( I read loads), this one had me investigate it through. Well I downloaded a manual on the techniques and found it was very close to the same system I was doing many, many years ago. I was slim and in good health too at that time. Reading the entire manual I digested everything. I am happy to think what I was doing (not purposely) was a key to my weight maintenance. So I am about to embark on a past life habit, crossing my fingers I have not strayed too far that I am not able to organize my body again. A clue for you is that I was fasting 16 hours a day without realizing it. According to the experts, fasting is a good thing accompanied by exercise and healthy foods. So I am your test specimen, I will log everything I can on a weekly basis, (if my work schedule allows me time.) and we can compare notes, if you wish to follow my journey.
Got to get moving supper time is here and my stomach is talking to me.
Marilyn0 -
Hi there everyone ..........
I'm still here too .............. although you wouldn't have thought it. I've been AWOL .....but now all my birthday celebrations are over. I can't string it out any longer!! :bigsmile: Methinks a week is enough!!
Miracles of miracles the weight didn't go on .....perhaps it was because life was hectic.My friend goes back to Spain tomorrow, the chocolates have gone already!!:ohwell: The weekend BBQ went well and I didn't eat much ....or...drink too much!!
I must admit ....I feel better for being a little lighter and look better for losing those few pounds. Flitting through last years cruise photos and #2 grandson's christening was rather tortuous......my friend was very polite but I certainly didn't think I looked good!
We've both changed since we first met .......Mmmm!!! 58 years ago!!
We were neighbours as babies and children.
:drinker: I was only one pound short of my July goal and now must get my August goals set. Hope you all have a great start to your August. It seems my presence or lack of it has been noticed at Zumba so that will be on my list!!
BFN
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:flowerforyou: Hello Everyone,
This is the last official month of summer. Let's enjoy all the fresh produce and outside walks, bike rides and just looking at the trees and flowers.
I did not reach my July goals.:noway: Truthfully, I almost forget that I had some. July became more of a maintenance month than a weight loss one. I'm not beating myself up - mainly because I did not return to some of my old habits. I induleged, but not binge and did not let indulgences last for days and weeks. I managed to exercise at least 4X a week.
:smokin: This month my focus is as follows:
1. Continue with Couch to 10K
2. Cathe strength training workouts
3. No food after 8:00 p.m.
4. No wine. At least 4X a wekk I usually enjoy a glass of red wine. I want to see if avoiding wine will really help speed my weight loss.
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My July goal was to lose 5 pounds. I didn't make it, but I did lose 4. So I'm going for another 5 pounds in August or actually 6. Anyway my current weight is 156 and I would like to be at 150 by the end of August. I also have a secondary goal of losing 2 inches around my waist, from 33 in. now to 31 by the end of August.0
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Hello everyone,:flowerforyou:
I started late last month with watching the site checking if I would be welcome. Well That was not an issue. I was invited by 2 of my new friends so I am glad to be included.
My Goal for August is to lose 10lbs. If I can do that repeatedly then my goal won't feel so far away. I am looking for any suggestions to help me. I am type 2 Diabetic but the meds have helped me lose the 26lbs so far. Dr put me on a new med for Cholesterol and It has made me retain water so legs are swollen all the time. I am hoping by stopping the med. I can lose the water weight at least.
I wanted to thank everyone on the 50+ for having the patients to deal with another "old lady". :blushing: Marian0 -
Hello everyone,:flowerforyou:
I started late last month with watching the site checking if I would be welcome. Well That was not an issue. I was invited by 2 of my new friends so I am glad to be included.
My Goal for August is to lose 10lbs. If I can do that repeatedly then my goal won't feel so far away. I am looking for any suggestions to help me. I am type 2 Diabetic but the meds have helped me lose the 26lbs so far. Dr put me on a new med for Cholesterol and It has made me retain water so legs are swollen all the time. I am hoping by stopping the med. I can lose the water weight at least.
I wanted to thank everyone on the 50+ for having the patients to deal with another "old lady". :blushing: Marian0 -
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: it's great to see how many posts there are for today.......new or old. I'm glad to see you :bigsmile:
:bigsmile: we are deep into packing
the kitchen looks like my first kitchen----two bowls, two plates, two spoons, etc
just enough to feed ourselves a meal and then wash the dishes.
:bigsmile: this morning I pulled weeds for the last time at this house......if anything else grows, the new owners will have to deal with it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:bigsmile: Kackie, thanks for the reminder about "Gut 'N' Butt" I should add that to my list
:bigsmile: Gilda, your appreciation list was just what I needed to see
:sad: Vicki, how scary for Rhea and for you. Is she OK now ordoes she have injuries that will take time to heal?
:brokenheart: bada_bing our weather in NW Washington hasn't been very much like summer, either, but today was sunny and beautiful so we are hopeful for more of the same....but we are also grateful to not have the terrible heat that is going on in the south and the east coast
:flowerforyou: Peg, how great that you are so close to your goal......MFP has been very helpful to me in maintaining my new weight
:flowerforyou: MIchele, we are determined to stick with only one cat LOL.......I wonder how long that resolve will last?0 -
Before I go to bed i look over my day and think about the day and how it went.
I`m also grateful for the following-wonderful hubby,wonderful kids,3 precious grand children.
80 lb loss so far-37 to go
for a wonderful pt dr who has been helping these past years with my ups and downs.
have a good night
HUGS~~~
jane0
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