WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2018

okiewoman510 · September 2018

Thank you Barbie for starting us off again this month! I am so glad you are making some small amount of progress. My prayers continue for your continued progress.

On the surface it looks like I had a great August. I did close all the rings on my watch each day and I did earn my special September badge on my watch. However, I lost .2 lbs which put me at a new low, which is too low.

My goals for September are the same, close all the rings on my watch every day, earn my special watch badge again this month and gain a couple of pounds.

Okie in the TX Hill Country

LisaInAR · September 2018

Thank you, Barbie! You always start us all off right...

Hope you're feeling better, dear heart.

Jenny, Cookie, welcome! We're glad you're here. When you have time, tell us a little about yourselves, too, what you'd like to be called, and where you're from in general. If you already did so, my apologies--I was in and out a lot in August.

Goal for August: Lose 3 pounds. A+ - I lost nine as of this morning. Not as intentionally as you might think!

But I'll take them.
Goal for September: Lose 3 pounds. Working on that whole theory of underpromise and overdeliver.

Personal triumph for me - jumped over the ten-pound line between the 180s and the 170s this morning. Those ever-important psychological lines always seem to be where I stall, but for a change my timing was good - instead of getting to the cusp just before I started another business trip, I got there just before a long weekend of working at the house we're rehabbing. I always lose weight on those weekends, as a) it's hot, b) I seldom eat lunch when I'm working physically hard because of the inevitable energy crash a couple hours later. If I eat just breakfast and then dinner/supper in the evening, I sustain my energies almost all day long.

Family asleep in the living room--my favorite two nieces came up for the long weekend to help on the house rehab, got here at 11, we were up to the mountain house by 12, and worked for four hours solid... it was aMAYzing. Love these two girls--34 and 21, and they work with a will, a smile and a song. My son commented that it was like falling into a nest of Disney princesses, being around my family, as we burst into song frequently, and without warning.

The older one told me yesterday that, the way she saw it, ten years from now, when she comes to visit, she'll be able to touch something she painted, or a wall she worked to repair, and say, "I did that, I'm a part of their lives forever." Love that girl, love both of them.

The youngest, whose 21st birthday was just two weeks ago, was born at just 25 weeks in the womb, weighing only one pound 13 ounces (.82 kg). Due in late November, she was born on my mother's 71st birthday, August 17, and named after her, as well as me, Vivyan Lee (Lee is what my family calls me). Her mother, my youngest sister, had placenta previa, and Vivyan kicked her way through it. They both survived, after a few long, scary weeks. My sis couldn't come this weekend, but having family here, and especially our "miracle baby," is such a joyful thing...

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR, with a song in her heart (can't sing out loud at the moment, everyone's asleep!

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okiewoman510 · September 2018

Machka - Congrats on the loss! I am so glad to hear your husband continues to see some improvement. Beautiful daffodils!

Kylia - Have a great time on vacation. Try to have at least a few days with no work so you can truly recharge and go home rested.

Hubs and I won't accomplish much today. College football kicks off today and we will be watching from 11 am until it finishes. I will get in my walk while I am watching, so I'll do slightly more than sit in my recliner

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My bland eating has helped get me back on track. No heartburn at all for the last two weeks while I have eaten (extremely) low fat and bland food. I added back some more fat (getting back to my normal) and acid (yeah for red wine vinegar on my salad again!!!!) and did fine. Today I shall attempt 1/2 iced tea 1/2 water and see how that goes. We have a neighborhood fish fry next weekend. I will take a big salad for the pot luck and probably take some turkey or grilled shrimp to put on mine. I don't think I'm brave enough yet to tackle a fried meal. Calorie wise it would be welcome, but I'm afraid the deep fried is still pushing it. I will wait on that for a while longer.

Okie

grandmallie · September 2018

Morning again~
I am up and dressed and having my tea, went out and put the mealworms out for the birds,the windows are open and it feels wonderful .. today going to feed DFIL and then go up to my dads,we are at the tail end of empying the house.. but we need to get it on the market toot sweet...
I haven't gotten to the beach once this summer, went in May when I was up in Maine one day.. but I am a Cancer, im a water girl and I crave being near the beach.. it has been a rough few years.. and I am hoping once this is all behind me I can get back into the groove of all of this..

1948Peachy · September 2018

Thanks for a new month Barbie!

margaretturk · September 2018

Thanks Barbie
Goals September:
High fiber diet
Walk daily
Good sleep habits

klanders30 · September 2018

Thanks Barbie I agree with you for sure, September is the new January! Something about the air changing, the sky seems a little clearer, NY is a beautiful place in the fall, especially the Hudson Valley where I live. I suppose it just lures you in and then you're trapped in .....winter........

Anyway, like every teacher out there, I've got plans, and goals and hopes and dreams for the new year

But for the purpose of staying fit and healthy (and yes, I'd like to be back at my maintenance weight) here are my Sept. goals to keep me accountable here:

1. Exercise in some way everyday
2. Stretch every day
3. Meal prep and eat home cooked food and coffee
4. Log my food (yes, I haven't been logging, so back on the horse I git!)
5. Journal every day, gratitude and tasks are included in this

Beth hope the healing continues for your son this month, now that he's home. After he is better, will he return to his place?

Allie you've had a lot to handle, I hope you can sneak to the beach for a little sunshine, you deserve it.

NYKAREN

Machka9 · September 2018

Saturday -- it was a bit more like winter than spring today so we rode inside. My husband did one loop on Zwift's flat route, and I did two.

Distance: 21.06km
Elevation: 122m
Moving Time: 48:30
Elapsed Time 48:30

............................. Avg ................ Max
Speed .................... 26.1km/h ........ 46.1km/h
Heart Rate .............. 132bpm .......... 148bpm
Cadence ................. 75 .................. 107
Power ..................... 92W ............... 170W

Machka in Oz

kevrit · September 2018

Hello September!

RV Rita

dandl1986 · September 2018

Thank you Barbie for keeping me on track for September!

For August, I lost 1.6 pounds which was somewhat disappointing. I lost overall three inches though which was not a goal, but was good to see. I have increased all my exercise times (and even got the DH to join in). I have gotten out of the house more both for fun and for exercise using some of the local walking trails. I have an appt with a nutritionist in two weeks to help me learn how to diet while still managing the diabetes and liver disease. I have an appointment with do at the end of the month for overall health panel. And, I have a class on weight management scheduled for the beginning of Oct. My overall number for fasting blood sugar are once again in the average range (high average, but acceptable and much improved).

Goals for Sept.:
1. Lose 3 pounds
2. Increase walking to 10,000 steps at least 3 times a week
3. Do full workout videos at least 3 times a week
4. Increase time on machines to 15 minutes each at least 3 times per week
5. Move up to 3 lb weights and add ab reps this month 3 times per week
6. Drink a lot more water daily
7. Continue to get out with people at least once per week
8. Figure out ways to meet my protein goal by working with nutritionist and dr (talk with him about possible depression at appointment, but I do feel better lately)
9. Scrapbook at least 5 pages
10. Begin using the horse dummy my husband built me (get over my fear of falling while dismounting so I can eventually ride again)

Best of luck to all on meeting your Sept. goals!

KJLaMore · September 2018

Thank you Barbie for bringing us to a new month!

Happy September 1st! Like many others, September does feel a lot like January for me. While January is the beginning of a new year, (new vacation days kick in, planning for the entire year happens at that time); September is when I have the biggest turnover of kids. School aged kids leave for school and I fill those openings with new kids. This year, my new one joined in June and this week two little girls rejoin our group after being gone for the summer (teacher mom). Next fall I will lose four of my kids to school (most likely), which will leave me with four new children.
August was a great month for me. Business was good. I kept busy. I knuckled down and stuck to my meal plan and lost ten pounds (weighed this morning and down that tenth pound!)!
September goals:
1. Walk every day
2. Stick to the meal plan
3. log every bite
4. finish daycare projects
5. finish all training requirements

Mary-HOLY CAR TROUBLES!! Sending prayers and good vibes your way! That is a lot of vehicles in repair and needing repair! One at a time, they will all come together!
Beth- So glad to hear you are home! I think healing happens faster when we are in comfortable surroundings!

NY Karen- Thinking of you and all other teachers as you go back to school and get to know a new batch of kids and parents! Strength to you!

Lisa- I am hoping September brings you a little less time traveling and a little more time to focus on everything while you are home! So much easier to keep balls in the air when you are home, I think! Your nieces sound lovely! So thoughtful!

Enjoy your time with them!
Jenny and Cookie - Welcome! Tell us a little about your journey! Come often and join in where you feel moved to do so!

I went to bed last night at about 9pm, didn't set my alarm because I didn't have to be awake at any specific time today. I slept in until 7:30 am! It felt sooooooo good! lol I heard Tim walk down the hallway a couple of times (between 6:30 and 7:30), checking on me to make sure I was alive, I guess. It has been about three weeks since I slept in like that. The past three weekends I have either had to work (up by 5:30) or had to get up to make sure DYS (Colin) was getting to work on time (5am).
I can hear thunder rumbling and it is a bit overcast this morning. Looks like I will be doing all of my indoor chores today. That means: grocery shopping, errands, meal prep, emptying the two entry way closets, cleaning them, removing hardware and spackling holes and turning the larger "family" closet into a daycare nook for boots, coats, backpacks, and turning the smaller closet into the family closet (which means the guys have to pick only a couple of coats to keep in there and a couple of pairs of shoes). I will probably just get the cleaning and spackling done today. If it is raining I will use the rest of the day to finish some required training and get my September/October calendars/newsletter finished and sent out to parents.

lol Just had a 30 minute pause in this post because I got a viber call from Lauren and Joaquin (DD and grandson). He is getting so big and so very busy! Chappie (the wonder dog) is much more interested in Joaquin now that he is more mobile. He is constantly following him and giving him doggie kisses (which Joaquin loves). Lauren and her hubby are spending part of this weekend getting rid of fire ants that have now entered the house! They have treated the yard, the perimeter of the outside of the house and are working on treating the inside perimeter.

Well, time marches on. I better get busy. Thunder still rumbling but no rain yet... ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

KJLaMore · September 2018

dandl1986- Don't be disappointed in a one pound loss! You also lost inches! If you are upping your exercise or strength training your loss may show in inches rather than pounds because muscle weighs more than fat! All good losses! Congrats! That is some hard work, right there!

teklawa1 · September 2018

Hi Gals,

Ella (my dog) and I are back in gorgeous NW Washington for the winter. My Alaskan summer went quickly and I enjoyed. Came home with a left leg that's giving me pain. Doctor says a strain and will work out in time. I'm doing stretches but it is a "pain in the *kitten*" that at times has me limping along. Hard because I love to walk.

I lost 4 lbs while working in AK and my goal for September is not to gain weight. This will be a challenge because my husband enjoys cooking and I enjoy eating his cooking. :-)

So nice to see so many gals on the site here. I've thought of so many of you when I was out of internet contact this summer.

Betsy in NW WA

pipcd34 · September 2018

How did you do with your goals and resolutions for August?
didn't have any

What goals and resolutions do you have for September
none... oh wait. making my 1k goal for raising my $$ for the ride next weekend. and I did it

off Monday work tues,wednesday off Thursday (stain the deck with kirby) packup and leave for Mount Vernon to the skagit valley fairgrounds with kirby and bette aka airstream and ride sat and Sunday

pipcd34 · September 2018

the sheets came for the airstream, we'll see how they fit!

Snowflake1968 · September 2018

Thank you Barbie, I truly enjoy this group and have found it to be so helpful to me.

I did not have a very successful August, I lost 2.6 l s, but my goal was 5. The lack of walking due to all the smoke made this my least amount of miles since I started in mid April.

My September goals are to get back to regular walking. The rec centre opens again on Tuesday and I would like to get back to the pool a couple times a week as well.

My 50th is this month and I have lots going on and planned, I’ll keep tracking and counting and hope I’m at least to the mid 170’s in 30 days!
My MIL is being kept in hospital until Tuesday now, Monday she will be transferred to a bigger hospital for more tests.
So far, so good and she is where she needs to be.

Vickil57 · September 2018

Barbie--I agree this is a new month and a new beginning. Thanks for keeping us going and I pray this month is healing for you also.

Blessings, Vicki GI NE

SophieRosieMom · September 2018

Happy Saturday ladies!

Mary - wow, when it rains it pours. When are you planning on heading south?

Tracey - so much going on with moms and MIL's. That rapid weight loss is very troublesome for sure, considering her health issues.

Kelly - glad you were able to sleep in this morning. Good job on the weight loss....all of your projects you squeeze in when the kids aren't there are impressive. YOU are the energizer bunny! I love the idea of the kids having interaction with seniors and also teaching them gratitude. It reminded me of my mom and grandmother encouraging us to give to others and be kind to others when we were very small. That feeling made a good impression on my heart and I'm grateful they were caring in that way.

My September goals - which I recall were my August goals, are listed below. I actually am down about half a pound and my BMI is currently 23.5 which is perfectly fine with me:

Strength training 2 to 3 times a week.
Walk an average of 6000 steps per day.
Intermittent fasting- 16:8 several times a week. (16 hours between night meal and first meal next day)
Keep carbs in the low/moderate range most days of the week. I discovered a few high-carb and sugar days now and then don't throw me off track. In fact, I often show a slight loss the next day unless I went heavy on the salt. I believe there's a physiological reason for this connected to our ancient ancestors who were able to glut on carbs when they were available, then eat sparsely, then eat fats and proteins for a few days, then maybe carb up again. I read somewhere that the fat-burning responds well to mini feast and famine days.

August was a good month in that I was able to explore a lot of "Skinny on Fat" authors and learn about the benefits of lower carbs (cutting way back on sugar and processed foods) and eating more healthy fats like olive oil, avocadoes, grass fed meats, etc.

Dr. Cate Shanahan's book "Deep Nutrition" made a lot of sense to me and her eating plan already matched mine pretty closely. Which is eating like my grandparents ate and they lived pretty long, healthy lives. Her website is drcate.com if anyone is interested.

Time to pump iron and pick apples and tomatoes. The deck guy is supposed to come today so we might be doing some staining this week as well if he can get it all finished this long weekend.

Lanette
Cool and autumn-like SW WA State

Katla49 · September 2018

August 2018 Resolutions:

1. Log every bite and swallow. Done
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina. Done. This was a combination of yoga, horseback riding and walking.
3. Have fun every day. I’ve found something fun or satisfying every day. It has been fun, too, the vast majority of days. Done
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day. Done.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly. Done
6. Avoid alcohol. 99% done. I have had a couple of sips of Cabarnet Sauvignon wine mixed into a full glass of sparking water while the kids were visiting.

My weight has held well, and my knee has been mostly pain-free. I count it a good month.

Yesterday I dropped DS, DDIL & DGS off at the Portland Airport for their trip home. I miss them already and look forward to the next time they are able to visit. DDIL had a great time at the conference she attended here and thinks she will want to participate every year. Yay!!! I hope it comes true.

My September resolutions look dramatically like my August resolutions.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

Septmber 2018 Resolutions:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
6. Avoid alcohol.

Katla49 · September 2018

Rita: DH wants to know what engine you have in your Bounder. We have a 454 GM.

Katla the Curious

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