WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018

Good Morning & Happy October Ladies I was 1 pound ahead of my final goal for the month! Today we leave for 5 days for a family reunion. I am going to track the best I can since I won't be in control of making all my food. (Besides I live by the rule: It is impossible for 1 unhealthy meal to make you fat and 1 healthy meal cannot make you skinny) It's what we do on a consistent basis that is key to our success. I am taking my gym clothes with me. I do believe there is a PF gym in the town we are headed.

I am enjoying the cooler weather and the changing colors of all the leaves on the trees. Yes, October has finally arrived. My goal for this month is to hit the 20 pound weight loss goal since beginning my journey with MFP the end of July.

Wishing you all a productive day.

Hi and morning all (from middle Tennessee USA). Lisa, age 54 here. Height: 5-7-1/2. Current weight: 187. Target: 145-155. The weather here has been off and on cool and rainy or warm and muggy. Summer is still trying to hold on here. We're just NE of Nashville.

I can't post any Sept stats as I came into this late Sept. However, I made a commitment at that time to get rid of 40 lbs of fat, gain significant muscle, and become healthier (hopefully with significant results by my 55th birthday in January). I started eating right (after a couple of years off due to health) and cut out ALL processed sugar. I'm starting to really feel better.

Last week, I started my weight training again, lifting dumbbells, doing squats and lunges, and all that sort of thing. Did so on Monday of this week, and BOY am I sore. I was going to do some cardio via Zumba yesterday, but my back was killing me (probably from overdoing hip raises). Today, it's back to the strength training workout, soreness or not.

I workout at home due to disabilities and being unable to drive. The nearest gym of any kind is 20 miles away.

My goals for October:
1. Get rid of some of this fat. I'm still adjusting my intake and exercise routine, but am determined and committed to it, and to progress, rather than perfection. I'm focussing on form rather than weight.
2. Gain strength. I know muscle development will come in time, but most likely I won't see results by the end of October. I trust the process and know it will come. Right now I'm targeting the major muscle groups and core.
3. Increase my cardio workouts on off days (T, Th, Sat) to get through an hour long Zumba, Kickboxing, or Jazzercise routine (I have DVDs).
4. Get back into Tai Chi and Belly dance. With Tai Chi, I hope to be able to do the 24 form without stopping to look at the DVD or chart. It's a stretch. Bellydance, basically this is for fun but I do hope for some progress here.
5. My daughter and husband have jumped on this bandwagon with me and we hope to get our daily walks in and at least a mile with good time. I'm still seeing what's good time. My hubby is still on leave due to an accident at work and his ankle (broken) is still healing.
6. We hope to purchase an elliptical machine this month as well and use it regularly. Mainly, I want one for warmups.
7. Clothing goal: fit in to the larger of my old jeans. I went from a size 10 to a size 14 in my illness stage. I'd like to be able to get into the 12s. Comfortably, that is.

My overall goal for the end of October is improvement in all areas and to have a set goal for each area so November won't be so iffy.

My "gym at home". What used to be our dining area. We moved the table into our kitchen (more room for it there anyway).


Currently me:

Sue in WA - 3 weeks is a long time to wait for abnormal test results.

Barbara - My husband has gotten better about it over the last few months. It takes a lot for me to speak my mind, but he always listens when I do.

Lisa - I love how you described the oilfield men. It's so true, I don't know why anyone rushes to get onto the plane.

Karen in VA - I just love that she-shed commercial

Katie - Love the new flooring, so bright and pretty.

Machka - Learning leadership skills is a great way to look at all of this directing you are being forced to do

Carol - I fear what would happen if we had an appliance issue like a fridge or stove. We have been living paycheque to paycheque for way too many years.

Lenora - I fear being lonely when I am older. Even when hubby is home sometimes I feel lonely. I feel for you. Hugs.

Rebecca - "Thoughts without review" I do that way too often myself.

Had an unexpected overnight visit with our grandson last night as our granddaughter had to have minor surgery this morning. I picked him up on my way home yesterday and then dropped him at school this morning. I didn't realize I had nothing in the house really for a child's breakfast so we ate out at McDonald's this morning. He thought that was a really special treat. My granddaughter had to have her lip tie cut it was causing a large gap in her teeth and they think may cause speech problems. She went in for her procedure at 729 and was back in recovery and awake by 751. She told the nurse when she woke up that she was hungry and had a good nap.

I know some of you have had broken toes, I think I may have broken mine next to my big toe. What did you do for pain, and did you see anyone to have it confirmed? I'm in a lot of pain and not sure what I should do about it.

Tracey in Edmonton