WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2018

For all you ladies out pruning stuff! Now THIS is a tree right????
Rebecca

susie_q1968 wrote: »

I am going to be be 50 in November,don't know why I am scared of turning 50 but its happing.I am still over 300pounds my heaviest was 328.since January I have lost 16 pounds.I am trying to get 5000 steps a day in and I walk my dog so that helps.My eating is not that great I am a emotional eater.i love my sweets.I don't drink sodas very seldom do I ever have one don't crave for one.i live in Western Kentucky.my name is Sue

Welcome Sue! I love my ladies here, a great resource for whatever question you have. Logging daily helps, drinking 8 glasses of water helps, getting a good scale helps, and putting yourself first is paramount. Sometimes that first step is the hardest, but step you must! My highest weight has been 265, but with these ladies here I am down to 244. Accountability, and perseverance key words that mean something! You can do this!
From a gal on the island of Whidbey, in Washington state! 55, an empty nester, 24 years with an old salty Chief.
Rebecca

My prescription for a healthy life - eat lots of lovely healthy food and move a lot. Simple.
The best thing you can do for your brain is to exercise vigorously.
The best diet is the one you can stick to. Eating is not a penance or a chore. Food is a celebration of life.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

lhscapil wrote: »

Cheri - I think fasting is incorporated into the Jewish beliefs? Cheri, I too have a hard time getting enough protein in - but too much protein is hard on the kidneys. I've learned to be satisfied with 45 gm or over.
Thank you
Lanette
SW WA State

Yes, we observe several holidays where daylong fasting is a part of the ritual. I find myself naturally not eating after 5 pm and then not eating breakfast till 10 ish the next day. I'm really trying to follow my natural hunger pattern after years of eating 3 meals and 3 snacks a day.

Cheri

Morning everyone

Winter has finally raised its head in Perth us, it has been blowy and raining for the past 2 days. Not heavy rain but enough to make it annoying.

Hugs to those who need them

Love Heather' s prescription - one to love by

Trish from OZ

susie_q1968 wrote: »

I am going to be be 50 in November,don't know why I am scared of turning 50 but its happing.I am still over 300pounds
I have lost 16 pounds.I am trying to get 5000 steps a day in and I walk my dog so that helps.My eating is not that great I am a emotional eater.i love my sweets.I don't drink sodas very seldom do I ever have one don't crave for one.i live in Western Kentucky.my name is Sue

Hi Susie-q
Your start weight was the same as mine! I am 60 years old & 100 lbs down today. I was gardening today up on the top tier of my garden beds. It is nice to look better, but even nicer to be back to doing the things that I love.
And, my grandson who was struggling with his weight, has lost 10 lbs (and grown 4 inches) because I inspired him. His dad(my son) is over 450 now. My wish is still to inspire him. His boys have picked up on his unhealthy food choices. It makes going into adolescence difficult.
The boy on the left is 14 & looking awesome now!

~Laura enjoying the sunshine in Saskatchewan~

Ladies this week is going to be a very emotional and trying one for me. May 9th is my son's 38th birthday and he's incarcerated.

May 11th is the first anniversary of my grandson's death. It's still so hard. May 13th is Mother's Day. At this point my daughter is estranged from us since her son died, so neither of my children will be around for Mothers Day.

I'm certainly not one to sit upon my pitty-pot, but this is all just hard. Especially May 11th. Please say a little prayer for my daughter and me. I just want to get through this week. Thanks!
Kay

Katla - I am so glad you are liking the B12 and it's making a difference. I finally read up on it yesterday.... come to find out, B12 is stored in the liver and apparently can last in there for several months, unlike most other B vitamins which are water soluble and are needed in the diet every day. If my B12 isn't up to par when I have it tested in a few months, I plan to start getting the shots. My grandmother got them monthly and was darn sharp until she died at age 92 from a stroke.

Hope you had a good time at the stable with the feeders around. Is this neighbor the same one that gave you grief with the hose last year? If so, she needs a hobby. In another part of town, lol. Soon!

Heather - great advice! I think you are right on the money! Love the pictures and way to go getting the trip booked for next year. It was meant to be!

I read something today about making changes in our diet and exercise, likened to turning a huge ship around. It will take a while but with steady hands on the wheel and despite weathering a few storms, we'll get there if we keep our eye on the horizon.

Rebecca - love that big tree! Stealing it to post on the local Master Gardener's page!

Rye - I found the 5/2 intermittent fasting site and will be reading it thoroughly over the next few days. Might spring for the book! So glad it's worked for you - you have made fabulous progress during the last year! You know your stuff for sure. Thank you!!!

Mary - thank you so, so much for the BioHack link. I just returned Bredesen's book to the library (have read it twice now) and was thinking of buying it. Jacob Gorden of Biohack has pulled out the pertinent info. Great recipes, lots of wonderful articles. You, too, have transformed yourself with diet and exercise and I feel so lucky to have such great information just by asking for it.

Kay - (((HUGS))))

Allie - loved hearing about your little trip.

Evie - we did have a wonderful day in Paradise. Even a little rain shower down there close to Mt. St. Helens/Mt. Rainier in SW WA State Fragrant orange/pick Azalea is blooming and the smell is heavenly.

Better wrap it up for now. Have a good evening ladies.

Lanette
SW WA State

Janetr OKC