WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018
barbiecat
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Seasons are changing in October. Autumn is emerging in the Northern Hemisphere and spring is showing up in the Southern Hemisphere. Change in the seasons can inspire changes in health and fitness routines. I hope all of ours can be changes for the better.
How did you do with your goals and resolutions for September?
What goals and resolutions do you have for October?
My journey to health and fitness has been successful in large part to the support I've gotten from the women on the "Women Ages 50+" thread. Thank you to all of you who have supported and encouraged me and welcome to all who are joining us for the first time.
Don't forget to bookmark this page so you can find it again.
My word for 2018 is "tenacity".
Resolutions for September (with end of the month comments)
*keep following the doctor's directions (every day)
*log food and water daily (every day)
Resolutions for October
*gradually increase exercise
*work harder on scanning project
*plant new bulbs
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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Thanks Barbie
Michele- thanks for your feedback I made all relevant changes!
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Mary, you were so wise to ask your friends on this thread to proofread your letter. Michele did a great job of pointing out the few tiny issues that needed to be cleared up. Good luck on the presentation of your letter.3
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Barbie- thanks! I have never been in front of a city council before. I have no problem teaching 8th graders but public speaking scares me. At least I now have a letter that thanks to Michele should speak for itself! I'm happy to hear about the progress you are making with your back!
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Thanks Barbie, for leading this group! I love ya!💗.
September came and went so quickly I am still whirling!
October GoalsI
-exercise at gym 4 times a week.
-start Christmas shopping!
That's all I got.
That should keep me busy!
Rebecca 💗
Whidbey island
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BOOP!28 -
Thanks Barbie!
Will post goals tomorrow. Getting late and past bedtime.
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Thank you, Barbie!
Rori I watched Anthony Bourdain, too. Loved the cheese caves. And the little cartoon.
Karen in Virginia1 -
Thank you Barbie, you give so much of your time to us and we appreciate you. I'm glad your back is healing and know you'll proceed cautiously in adding in your exercise time.
I continue on my journey to lose an additional 10# below the lowest weight I attained post bariatric surgery. Presently I'm bouncing up and down from one to three pounds below that mark. I don't really want to put the pressure of a time constraint on this, so for now my goal is onward and downward, exercise daily and be the best me I can be.
We are expecting a new great-grandson in about three weeks, his Daddy, our grandson is in the Navy and currently out to sea but will get to be home (Southern California where stationed) for the arrival of Matthew Grayson.
Love you all my friends
Janetr OKC
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September's Recap ...
2018 Monthly September
Walking Distance (km): 90.1
Walking Time (min): 927.0
Cycling Distance (km): 171.6
Cycling Time (min): 501.5
Stairs Climbed Number: 104.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 83.2
Totals
Total Distance (km): 261.7
Total Distance (miles): 162.6
Total Time (min): 1511.7
Total Time (hr): 25:11:41
One September highlight was running a 5 km event, another was the fact that my husband and I were able to get out for a few short bicycle rides. I've also been progressing through my university course ... down to the last 3 assignments. And I haven't entirely gone crazy with my husband's care situation ... almost ... but not entirely.
October!
First day of October today, and October presented us with a pretty decent spring day. It has been spring for a month already, but we haven't had a lot of decent spring weather in that time. Today, however, I was walking in shirt-sleeves, the wind wasn't too bad, and the sun was out!Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Pretty consistent the last 3 months since my husband has been home from the hospital ... right around the 24/25 hour point. Maybe I'll get a bit more exercise in this month.
Past Octobers:
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Ready to roll ... or walk ... or run ... as the case may be.
2018 Monthly October
Walking Distance (km): 0
Walking Time (min): 0
Cycling Distance (km): 0
Cycling Time (min): 0
Stairs Climbed Number: 0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 0
Total Distance (miles): 0
Total Time (min): 0
Total Time (hr): 0
Machka in Oz4 -
I'm late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Okie! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
DH and I had trouble getting to sleep last night, so I went into the spare room and we both read for a while. Guess I nodded off at 2 am. Feel OK this morning, though quite nervous about waiting to hear about the buyer's mortgage. I hope the agents are getting on the case.
In general I'm feeling in a bit of a funk. Can't get enthusiastic about anything as we just wait. And wait.
However, I'm out today for lunch with a friend. Hooray! !!!
For those who asked it's my 69th birthday tomorrow.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Thanks Barbie
I'm going to the hospital this afternoon with Dad for results of his scan I'll have to remind mum to put her hearing aid in so that she can hear what the doctor says. The Doctor is foreign so I have to repeat half of what he says anyway (he has a strong accent). I'm hoping that everything is okay with dads results.
Tomorrow we are going to my aunt's funeral (my dads younger sister) not sure how he will cope with that. It was quite sudden, still can't quite believe it myself.
Belated Happy Birthday to Oakie - sounds like you had a good day.
Heather I know it is your birthday soon (?) have a good one.
Barbara your dogs are gorgeous, as you know we are used to big dogs, after Frankie died we were going to be dog free for a few months, but DD was told about some dogs that had come into the RSPCA from a hoarding situation and were now up for adoption. So not even a week later we adopted Leah! She was so tiny compared to Frankie, but as we have got used to her, she is the ideal size for us. She is still a little nervous but is getting cheekier by the day. We've had her just over a year now and wouldn't be without her.
Machka you are just going into spring, and we are starting Autumn here, it is definitely getting cooler on our morning walks. The leaves are turning gold and the geese are getting ready to fly south for the winter. It is getting darker too, this morning we put Leah's light up collar on so we could see her when she hides in the bushes, now if only we had a light up ball ! We spend half the walk looking for the darn thing.
My goal for October is to be consistent (in exercise and logging)
Talking of exercise, better get moving.
Viv York UK
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Margaret- thanks! I hope all goes well and we can head back to Arizona soon. I really don't want to have to stay longer because we have to go to court. I can't believe how cold it has been lately. Hopefully it will warm up this week! Stay warm
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Thanks Barbie for new thread
OKIE belated happy birthday
HEATHER happy birthday for tomorrow and hope you hear good news re house sale
Had some sad news at the weekend my SIL has early onset dementia, feel so sorry for her and of course my brother who is the most patient caring person I know. They live in North Wales so I can't be much help. So with this and my 2 friends who are both very ill, I'm stressed and what happens when I'm stressed, I get the munchies, so weight is creeping up. Need to stop.
Nice event coming to Liverpool this week, we have a return visit by the Giants from French company Royal de Luxe, this is the third and last visit. I will try to post a link and will post pics next week
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Viv- I love the way you describe the relationship between you and Leah! As you may know I gave my daughter my dog Shep for a three week trial period. I think when I go into town tomorrow I am going to let her know that I am taking him back with me. I think not having him around is making me really cranky!! Amazing how much animals affect people.
Kate- (((Hugs)))
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https://www.giantspectacular.com/
not sure if this will work
link to the company
https://www.royal-de-luxe.com/en/company/2 -
If you google liverpool giants 2014 you can see pics of the last visit sorry to go on about this but I'm like a kid when these events come round lol3
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Barbie love the autumn pics and the encouragement
Janet OKC I like your attitude "onward and downward",
Okie sounds like a great way to celebrate a birthday
Here are September goals with comments:
1. Exercise in some way everyday--HIT
2. Stretch every day--Miss
3. Meal prep and eat home cooked food and coffee--HIT
4. Log my food—Big Miss
5. Journal every day about gratitude and tasks--HIT
Looks like I have to work at logging, I think it will help me get to that goal of maintenance weight before winter that I am aiming for. Journaling is an awesome habit for me and I’m looking forward to continuing this positive step. I just need to create a trigger (like Barbie talks about) to initiate stretching first thing in the a.m.
On the positive side, my meal prepping is keeping me satisfied so I’m just not eating at night like I was this summer. I have a fairly moderate dinner before 6 p.m. and stop eating at that point. I’ll take that as real progress for me.
Looking forward to taking it one day at a time through October with all of you.
NYKAREN
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In case you were wondering ... September 2018 weather in Tasmania ...
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/month/tas/summary.shtml
M in Oz0 -
Thanks Barbie for this thread and your inspiration! Beautiful, colorful pics
Rye Thanks! Advil and Chiro have had a good effect on the rib. Will test it out on the floor tomorrow morning
Katla Neither could I log into mfp from my phone yesterday after it's been warning me for a few days that it would force a password change. Neither do I log into MFP using facebook, (nor even my email address) but stick with my original mfp screen name. Went to my pc and it didn't like any of the passwords I remembered, so I clicked the "forgot password link", opened the email, followed the link and changed the password BACK TO WHAT I HAD IT ORIGINALLY. It worked on the pc and now I can log in from my phone too. Hope this works for you!
Lanette their undercoats are very soft, the guard hairs are a little coarser, not so silky, still pleasant to stroke.
Welcome Deb and congrats on your progress!
Allie and Tracey, Touched by an Angel was great. Wish there were more shows like it today, thankful for YouTube.
Okie, Belated best birthday wishes! Your DH must really love you to give you such a present
Mary, go get 'em gal! Must confess to a sigh of relief at your decision to reclaim Shep. ;}
Viv "cheekier by the day" BIG smile. https://www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Glow-Bright-Playtime-Night/dp/B00QT4I274/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538383938&sr=8-4&keywords=chuckit+glow
Michele thought I was a fair proofreader, but you left me in the dust! Well done!
Kate thanks for the links, was having trouble imagining the French Giants (other than Andre).
Suebdew safe travels home!
Rori so sad about Anthony Bourdain. We never know what's in another's heart.
September stats
daily: 60g protein=87% one more step than monthly average=90%, meditate=30%, knee exercises=30%, vit&rx27%.
4x week: core=17%, walk Tumble=30%.
SWSY Mondays and Thursdays=0%,
One piece of art up or purged per week=25%
AF=67%
In October I intend to bring those percentages UP!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
60 g protein 26/30, vits 8/30, meditate 8/30, walk one more step 27/30, knee exercises 8/30, core 5/16, walk Tumble 9/16 times, SWSY 0/8, hang up or purge art 2!, AF 19/30.
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