WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018
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Saturday -- My husband has been busy gardening etc all week and was a bit tired today, so I ran and rode my trainer.
Beach Run
Distance: 3.04km
Elevation 24m
Moving Time: 20:27
Elapsed Time: 20:27
Pace: 6:43/km
Plus a slower 0.5 km run up a hill.
Zwift
I started riding ... then somehow turned around ... and got lost ... and was suddenly on L'Alp de Zwift doing this massive climb!!! I wanted to turn around but couldn't remember how I did it earlier in the ride. Oh well ... I got partway up!
Distance: 16.41km
Elevation: 400m
Moving Time: 1:15:15
Elapsed Time 1:15:46
Speed ... Avg 13.1km/h | Max 49.3km/h
Heart Rate ... Avg 140bpm | Max 157bpm
Cadence ... Avg 72 | Max 105
Power ... Avg 90W | Max 169W
Plus a little bit of upper body weight lifting.
Me ... on Zwift
Machka in Oz5 -
Lisa~ so excited for your interview!! I know you will wow them and im sure this job will come to you..
still dark out but will take Alfie out for a walk in a few... and then off to work.. even though our new office manager has only been a week , she just loves it there...and she is from Charlotte N.C. and boy does she have a drawl... so adorable... she thanked Zina and I for making her feel so welcome.. she fits right in....
still looking for full time work...but not wholeheartedly this schedule works for taking the dogs out for walks and feed DFIL .. and I can pay the bills.. so thats good...5 -
Started KETO first week in september as a last resort at losing 30 lbs since nothing else worked. happy to report that I've now lost as of 11-10-18 14 lbs. the only issue I have with it are the cramps I get in my legs and feet at night, so it really ruins my sleep. I think I've narrowed it down to coffee. seems that if I stop drinking coffee at around noon - and take my vitamins - it's much better. still not sure that's it. I've been doing a lot of research and the general consensus is that dehydration from keto could be the culprite since it throws off your electrolyte balance. I try to drink lots of water, but feel I need to add something else. Since on the diet - I'm rarely hungry so I've done the intermittent fasting. stop eating at about 1-3 pm and don't eat again until the next morning.
Love adding heavy cream to my coffee in the morning. I've never been a sweets eater so that is an obstacle I don't have a hard time overcoming, but do still consume a fat bomb at some point during the day to make sure I keep my fat intake up............
My goals are getting closer. down from a size 16 pant to a size 12. hoping to be back in a size 8 by the first of next year. I'm 65 and 5'10".
I don't think this WOE (way of eating) is good for or works for everyone, but for me? I could not lose weight any other way and I'm not a junk foodie. the more I reduced my calories, the harder it was to lose the weight. I still have to be concious of calories, but nothing like before. I just have to make sure I eat enough of the required amounts of fat, carbs and proteins. because I don't get hungry - I don't really have cravings.
learning how to make things as subsitutes for high carb foods can be a challenge, but I'm learning. My ONE take-away from this is to never make counting calories as much a priority as counting carbs. I'm sticking to 20 net carbs per day - but once I reach my goal - I'll try to keep it under 50.
That's my story. just thought I'd post for anyone wondering about KETO.
I do work out using the Leslie Sansone walk videos........once or twice a week. will add some strength training using free weights.6 -
Past Novembers:
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Thursday, 1 November 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
Friday, 2 November 2018 ... 2.3 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Saturday, 3 November 2018 ... 7.7 km running + 13.45 km cycling indoors with Zwift
Sunday, 4 November 2018 ... 21.22 km cycling indoors with Zwift + 7 flights of 20 stairs + 10 min weightlifting
Monday, 5 November 2018 ... 2.6 km walking + 14 flights of 20 stairs
Tuesday, 6 November 2018 ... 4.2 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Wednesday, 7 November 2018 ... 2.4 km walking + 14 flights of 20 stairs
Thursday, 8 November 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Friday, 9 November 2018 ... 5.6 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
Saturday, 10 November 2018 ... 0.5 km walking + 3.6 km running + 16.41 km cycling indoors with Zwift + 10 min weightlifting
2018 Monthly November
Walking Distance (km): 32.4
Walking Time (min): 348.8
Cycling Distance (km): 51.1
Cycling Time (min): 164.3
Stairs Climbed Number: 59.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 47.2
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 20.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 83.5
Total Distance (miles): 51.9
Total Time (min): 580.2
Total Time (hr): 9:40:132 -
Hi everyone. I really enjoy reading all of the posts. There are so many that it feels a bit like jumping on a moving train! Looking forward to learning more about everyone and becoming an active participant.5
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Sounds to me like you may need more sodium. I eat a daily banana and still get cramps if my sodium falls to low. I know a banana is probably more carbs than you want to spend on helping your leg cramps, but maybe avocado will work for you and it will help with fat intake. Try adding some sodium if you are eating mostly (or all) whole foods and not adding salt. Pickle juice is a quick way to get some sodium in when cramps are happening.Started KETO first week in september as a last resort at losing 30 lbs since nothing else worked. happy to report that I've now lost as of 11-10-18 14 lbs. the only issue I have with it are the cramps I get in my legs and feet at night, so it really ruins my sleep. I think I've narrowed it down to coffee. seems that if I stop drinking coffee at around noon - and take my vitamins - it's much better. still not sure that's it. I've been doing a lot of research and the general consensus is that dehydration from keto could be the culprite since it throws off your electrolyte balance. I try to drink lots of water, but feel I need to add something else. Since on the diet - I'm rarely hungry so I've done the intermittent fasting. stop eating at about 1-3 pm and don't eat again until the next morning.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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M in Oz12 -
Welcome to all the new ladies. We find it very helpful if you will sign each of your posts with what you would like to be called (a real name or a nickname) and a location (as general or specific as you would like). There are a lot of us and if we see a name and location each time, we are more likely to keep up with who is who.
Okie in the TX Hill Country3 -
Lanette - Thank you - I looked up SWSY and don't seem to have any leaders in my area - are there videos?
Barbie - thank for the suggestions. I do think fitting in bits and pieces as you can is a great idea. I have really been thinking about it - it takes me about an hour to get ready in the morning - If I gave myself 30 more minutes, I could get some exercise in. And, like you, I could walk the dog for 30 minutes after work. That would be an hour a day!
Machka - Good job on working on your Master's degree. Thanks for the suggestions - fitting it in little by little seems to be the key. There is a treadmill at work - I could use that during short breaks throughout the day - 10 or 15 minutes each. That would be good for my brain too.
Michele - thanks. I think that is going to be me too.
What I have successfully integrated is that I do some sort of squats or leg lifts while I brush my teeth. I have made a dance playlist - love to dance around the house and I can definitely work up a sweat - and get a great emotional abuse because it is music I love and that is transforming..
Viv - let's get going, girl
Barbara - Thanks for the encouragement....I'm the same way - gotten to the age of "if it ain't fun, I ain't doing it!" lol
Ok guys - how do you do those spoiler show/hide thingies??
SSarge - you are correct. Ketosis can make you very dehydrated and throw off some pretty vital electrolytes. It also makes your body acidotic - which is not in good balance. Please be careful with that diet. Great job with your weight loss though!
Jan - I have to take notes on Notepad as I read - that is the only way I can keep up!!
Working a few hours today - but going to see a Movie with my BFF. Going to start "getting ready" for the day 30 minutes early so that I can fit some sort of exercise in and will start walking Chloe the Wonder Dog in the evening for 30 minutes (if it is raining, I'll give her a quick walk and then come home and dance) - thanks for the inspiration ladies
Paige from North GA Mountains1 -
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Ok guys - how do you do those spoiler show/hide thingies??
Paige from North GA Mountains
Paige - to use the spoiler, use the backwards paragraph P at the top of your comment box, it will give you a dropdown and from there select spoiler.Then you type, insert your pic, quote or whatever between the spoiler designators.
Okie in the TX Hill Country3 -
If I could do Keto I would ,but because of limited kidney function don't want to chance it....somehow someway I will find a way to lose weight.3
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Kim ~ Hoping you are safe during these terrible devastating fires!
Carol in GA1 -
grandmallie wrote: »If I could do Keto I would ,but because of limited kidney function don't want to chance it....somehow someway I will find a way to lose weight.
Allie, all that is required is to take in less than you expend. It’s that simple and that difficult all at the same time. I think my biggest recommendation for you would be weigh every bite and swallow that goes in your mouth and honestly log everything. No fudging and saying I ate a quarter of an apple when by weight you ate the equivalent of 3/4 of an apple just to fit within your calories. My second recommendation would be when you quit walking the boys when Elena moves in, use that time you already had set aside to exercise. Whatever exercise you choose. Just move consistently. You can do this!
Okie in the TX Hill Country6 -
It was my turn to get up early and take the puppy out. He was up and whining at 5:53. Since my DH and I split the weekend (I get up early on Saturday and he sleeps in and vice versa on Sunday) I got up. Way too early for me on a very cold very windy morning. Now mustering up the energy to get ready to go to the gym and work out with my trainer.
Elizabeth GA5 -
Lisa: I love your gratitudes.
A moving train is a good analogy for this group.
Barbara: How could I have forgotten A Wrinkle in Time? Thanks for the reminder! :bigsmile:
Jan: A moving train is a good analogy for this group. It is one of the really good things about it. There is nearly always someone’s new post and something new to think about or appreciate.
Paige: I have a word document open on my computer while I read the posts here. It is side by side with the thread on the screen. That way, I am able to respond to each post as I read it. Then I copy my word document and paste it into the thread. Works well for me.
Pip: I love your dog photos.
Allie: “If I could do Keto I would, but because of limited kidney function don't want to chance it....somehow someway I will find a way to lose weight.” Count calories & move more. Portion control is the It is the best strategy I can think of and it worked for me. Buy a food scale from amazon so you can weigh your portions. The food scales are inexpensive. Use measuring cups or dishers to help with portion control. Log every bite and swallow. You can do this! (((HUGS)))
Carol in GA: I’ve been worried about Kim, too.
I don’t have anything on my to-do list today, but tomorrow will be busy. My grandniece is in town to visit her mom, and there will be a meal out at a Mexican restaurant. She & her DH are expecting their first child and we are excited for her. I already sent a shower gift to her home in IL, and plan to knit her a baby blanket in the next few weeks. The baby is due sometime after New Years, perhaps March. I don’t actually remember at this moment..
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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yesterdays stats:
ride 2 gym- 6.58min, 13.6amph, 1.5mi= 91c
elliptical- 50min, lvl5-resist 5, 5.14mi= 406c
ride gym 2 dome- 5.49min, 15.4amph, 1.4mi= 66c
ride Puy station 2 sumn- 15.37min, 11.6amph, 3mi= 159c
run sumn sta 2 wk- 4.42min, 9.13min mi, .5mi= 77c
run wk 2 sumn sta- 4.42min 10.28min, .4mi= 77c
ride dome 2 hm- 22.15min, 7amph, 2.5mi= 218c
total cal 1094
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Thanks for all the encouragement ladies that's why I love ya all xoxoxo.. I really have no excuse I have a gym 25 ft from my door and don't even have to go outside to get there..6
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yo peeps -
got more results from the run;
out of all that ran my 1/2 marathon (1088) I was 311th place
out of all the females (665) I was 127th place
out of all the females in my age range (55-59, there were 40 women) I was 4th place. and that was stopping those couple of times looking for kirby.
for kirby;
out of all that ran my 1/2 marathon (1088) he was 425th place
out of all the men (423) he was 231st place
our to all the men in his age range (60-64, there were 21) he was 7th place
unfortunately, I.found out why I lost him, he had an accident (pooping accident) while running so he had to go run to the next bathroom to change his diaper) he wears one on long runs and runs with an emergency pack. for these unexpected moments. I felt so bad that I wasn't there for him. the bike accident left him with side affect along with others for the rest of his life I guess.
for all that I missed,
happy belated b-day
welcome new peeps
sorry for troubles that you're gong thru
yeayyyyy for congrats that are needed
I feel like crap, I think I'm getting sick. going to do. an easy spin class
gained 4 lbs while we were in CA, already lost it
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Machka "L'alpe de Zwift" sounds both funny and intimidating! Whoof!
Welcome ssarge2 congratulations on your progress. You're right, no one way of eating works for every body, glad you've found what works for you.
Paige here's the one I started using this week
https://youtu.be/JbQZSGUmmjU
pip smoooooooch that pup!
Allie: Okie and Katla gave great advice. I'd add, start NOW and do just one thing. Plan a meal. Dance around room for 5 minutes. Prep some veggies. When I'm stuck that helps me to feel better. We CAN do this!
Oops, gotta dash. Chiro appt.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 9/9, 60 g protein 7/9, rx/vits 9/9, meditate 8/9, knee exercises 9/9, play with Tumble 5/9, core 3/8, SWSY UP 3/8, SWSY LOW 2/8, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 7/9.
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Headed to University of Idaho for Dad’s Weekend with DH this morning. Glad all the treats we are bringing for my son are out of the house now!
Ann in SE WA
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Pip, congrats on your success in the run....as far as I'm concerned, just finishing is an awesome victory.Allie, make health and weight loss a priority for yourself. Weigh and measure your food and choose foods that are full of nutrition with lower calories, Seek every opportunity to be active. I meet my friends for a walk rather than a meal, thus I save money, consume fewer calories, and burn more calories and still enjoy the time with the friend. I listen to music, audio books, or podcasts while walking alone or exercising so I am entertained. Take it one day at a time and celebrate your successes. Barbie 4
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Pip - congrats to you and Kirby on your finishing stats in the marathon! Sorry to hear about Kirby and nature's call but sounds like he's handling it well. I've heard this happens from time to time with runners. And congrats on losing that weight gain so quickly. Hope you feel better.
Sharon - you have an impressive book collection! Thinning books is so hard for me. I have bookcases all over the place it seems. My dream would be a wall of them where I could bring them all together and sort them - gardening books, inspirational books, etc.
Irish Terri - I love your garden, and YOUR love for it is evident. Reminds me a lot of my grandmother's, and it kept her busy keeping it tended but always such a tranquil place to sit and have a cup of tea with her.
Margaret - happy for you the house purchase went through. Sounds like a good investment and I'm sure your son will enjoy it. Are you doing any teaching this year?
Allie - how thrilling to hear nice comments from your boss, sometimes means more than $$. I think you have a pretty good place to work if you can take it physically and it works with your budget, with the new office manager being such a gem. Sounds like you are able to work and still have time to do things you enjoy, plus being on your feet really does count as exercise. My final ten years of work were part-time. I was pretty low-paid and had a cube-mate who was a handful so I was always looking for something new and different it seems. I finally realized that the plusses outweighed the minuses. I had a very stable job and "the devils I knew". I always thought I had a sit-down desk job but after retiring I'm realized I was on my feet a lot.
Lisa - that new job opportunity sounds like a dream come true. Crossing fingers it comes through for you.
Thanks for sharing all your favorite books, ladies! I'm busy taking note of them.
Lanette
SW WA State2 -
Good morning all, my name is Heather, and I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I am in the second half of this life and have been on my most recent weight loss journey since August of this year. I am happy to find a blog of lovely women who are my peers in age and commitment to health. Look forward to being a part of this group. If there are any "rules" or specifics you would like for me to share, I am happy to do so.
Some of the basics:
Work full time
Raising two boys by myself (ex out of town and incapacitated due to illness)
Started Jenny Craig in August, have lost 11 lbs so far, but have stalled out due to travel, Halloween, etc. and eating off program.
November goals:
Lose at least 0.5 lbs every week
Meet walking targets every day (10K)
Do yoga class at least each once a week
Make it to my gym at least one weekday morning each week (this is the one I struggle with most)
Thanks much for creating this space of success and support
Heather5 -
Barbie- I love how your life is on an even keel and you make it as non stressful as possible..
I agree I will look into what I need to do to get myself healthy the mourning period for my dad and for my marriage is over onward and upward....😘3 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Hi all,
Janetr - I wish I lived in the US so I could buy your beautiful ornaments.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX
Thank you Heather, that's so kind of you to say. The one I pictured last sold as soon as I posted it on my Janet's Bedazzling Ornaments page. It was a man, which was a first, he said I want that. I'll pay double, whatever I just want it please. Made my heart smile. That's why I love making them so others can enjoy them
Janetr OKC5 -
Pip - congrats to you and Kirby on your finishing stats in the marathon! Sorry to hear about Kirby and nature's call but sounds like he's handling it well. I've heard this happens from time to time with runners. And congrats on losing that weight gain so quickly. Hope you feel better.
Sharon - you have an impressive book collection! Thinning books is so hard for me. I have bookcases all over the place it seems. My dream would be a wall of them where I could bring them all together and sort them - gardening books, inspirational books, etc.
Irish Terri - I love your garden, and YOUR love for it is evident. Reminds me a lot of my grandmother's, and it kept her busy keeping it tended but always such a tranquil place to sit and have a cup of tea with her.
Margaret - happy for you the house purchase went through. Sounds like a good investment and I'm sure your son will enjoy it. Are you doing any teaching this year?
Allie - how thrilling to hear nice comments from your boss, sometimes means more than $$. I think you have a pretty good place to work if you can take it physically and it works with your budget, with the new office manager being such a gem. Sounds like you are able to work and still have time to do things you enjoy, plus being on your feet really does count as exercise. My final ten years of work were part-time. I was pretty low-paid and had a cube-mate who was a handful so I was always looking for something new and different it seems. I finally realized that the plusses outweighed the minuses. I had a very stable job and "the devils I knew". I always thought I had a sit-down desk job but after retiring I'm realized I was on my feet a lot.
Lisa - that new job opportunity sounds like a dream come true. Crossing fingers it comes through for you.
Thanks for sharing all your favorite books, ladies! I'm busy taking note of them.
Lanette
SW WA State
That issue is known as runners trots. But he now has that issue from he got hit on his bike by a car while riding home 3 yrs ago, for him it has nothing to do with running long distances. He’s had this happen while riding his bike home or in the middle of the night. He’s handling it like a champ. I’m there for him to wash him and clean his clothes. He knows I won’t laugh at him. He used to get so embarrassed and cry in the beginning. That’s why I felt bad that I just didn’t run with him. He told me thankfully it was solid (usually isn’t) so nothing ran down his leg to embarrass him more6 -
Poor Kirby...he truly is a champ nothing let's a good.man down....you are one of a kind Pip you 2 are blessed to have each other.... Xoxo2
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I was excited that I caught up reading to page 74 in October, them I realized there were 24 pages in November. Have to take a break before I continue.
Heather - love that you are home in Hove and you went to the sea on your first walk.
Trying to bald but not sure what I did.
SueBDew in TX3 -
(((Allie)))
Pip: Kirby is a champion in my book. He’s continuing to do what he has loved to do for a long time, even though it isn’t easy. (((Hugs for Kirby)))
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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