WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

okiewoman510 · January 2019

Happy New Year!!!

Barbie - Thanks for starting us off right! You are very appreciated!

Allie - No research needed. Eat at your recommended calorie goal every day. Eat what you want as long as it fits. Weigh everything you put in your mouth so you are accurately calculating calories in. Be honest and it will work.

Okie in the TX Hill Country

KJLaMore · January 2019

Morning all! Happy New Year! Happy Tuesday! I actually logged on to mfp at about 7:30, then hubby came upstairs and we talked about what I wanted to get done today. He suggested a more "finished" look to my little coat closet/alcove. (I was just going to throw in some shelves and coat hooks. Well, he said, "Let's add some trim, and use this wood, and make this kind of cut..." blahblahblah. I had to help him due to his RA and pain/strength issues. As with all projects we take on in this house...it became more than what we thought. lol It's like pulling the loose thread in the sweater. It just keeps unraveling. SO...it is half way there. I am behind on my to do list. ANd he is very sore. lol I bet this is the last time he suggests anything along the lines of repair/improvements. SO...I am stopping to finish up here. Do a quick sweep and wipe of the house and then head out to the inlaws, as this will be the last day I can get there for about two weeks (due to work).

My word for 2018 was resilience. My focus was more on standing strong/resilient in that first year of Tim's job loss and my income being the only one. The word helped me. I could visualize a strong person, would set my jaw and push on.

My word for 2019 is FOCUS. I am going to focus on staying healthy and strong and making the best choices. I see my goal, set my sights and focus on the path that will get me there. FOCUS.

Have to get busy! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

margaretturk · January 2019

If you are looking for some background music/tones to listen to when you meditate I recommend looking up 528 hz or 417 hz on you tube. Sound can have an influence on our health. I am not putting up the web site because I know there are rules about sharing web sites on MFP.

I found out about these free sites from a wonderful women I met in St. Louis. I was walking in a sculpture park when we met. I think I mentioned her to you before. She is a poet and her brother a stand up comic living in Chicago. When they get enough money they travel and perform in another city. We formed an instant bond and talk about the influence of sound on our health amongst other things.

I do think there is something to this. I know I feel better when I sing or listen to soothing music. By the same token I know when those cars come by with the booming bass that vibrate my whole car I feel uncomfortable.

Prayers for a blessed New Year!

barbiecat · January 2019

New Year's Eve is not a good time for us. People nearby set off fireworks beginning at dusk which comes around 5 PM. Bessie is terrified by every noise and needs to be close to us and reassured all night. Nobody got much sleep until after midnight when the noise seemed to abate. This morning, Bessie went happily on her walk and all is right with her world.

Jake wants pizza for a holiday meal, so it's a good thing that I'm not trying to use today as the beginning of some new spartan eating plan. He bounces between being super concerned about his sodium intake and choosing crazy eating like Chinese for Christmas and pizza for today. Fortunately, I'm not the food police so I don't have to comment on what he's doing unless he asks.

Thank you for all your kind words. Your friendship means so much to me. I don't comment as often and as thoughtfully as many of you, so my contribution is to make sure that there's a place for all the commenting to happen.

Barbie from beautiful chilly NW WA

My word for 2019 is "pause"....I will take the time to think before acting so my actions can be more intentional.

kymarai · January 2019

My decorations are all packed away. House is clean, laundry done, mattress flipped. Today is a day to work on goals for the New Year. I am still trying to decide on a word for 2019 for my mantra. I personally have loved having the extra days off these past two weeks. Next week will be hard since we will be back to 6 days.

My niece was induced on December 19th. Aubrey was born via c-section in the wee hours of the 22nd and whisked away to a different hospital. She has heart issues. Her left side wasnt hooked up. 6 hour surgery. She is at john Hopkins and in great hands, but....she is currently in surgery again. The left side is working great but the right has a bad valve. She has blood in her lungs. I am so worried. Praying lots! Paige hasn't even gotten to hold her yet. She finally got to see her on the 24th. Please add your prayers to ours. I want to be there, but also know that there isn't anything I can do. Her entire family is there for support. I keep praying and looking forward to the day I get to meet Aubrey. They are in Maryland.

May your new year be full of adventure, love, laughter and health.

Thank you for all your support and prayers,

Kylia

PS will read more later, but needed to post this as Aubrey is currently our most pressing issue.

1948Peachy · January 2019

Kylia ~ Praying for Aubrey and her family!

teklawa1 · January 2019

Kim, will keep Aubrey in my prayers.

House is put back in order. Kids grands and extended family are all gone. Now a new year and a quiet house. My word for 2018 was gratitude. It was too easy a concept because I am grateful for so much. This year I’ve chosen PRESENT for my word. It will be a challenge. I am a loner and avoid interactions and circumstances where I might be uncomfortable. I’ll actively be present and work through moments. I’ll grow with my word this year.

I started 2018 at 150lbs and ended it at 158. I’ll log my food and weight daily. I love my walking and exercising and will add in some weights.

Thanks Barbie for the new thread. Happy New Years everyone.

Betsy in NW Washington

grandmallie · January 2019

hello again ladies~
I have decided I am going to try the keto lifestyle,my SIL has lost 45 , a dear friend 65 and ,you dont crave sweets, this combined with exercise I think will be the ticket to weight loss and getting back into the swing of 2019...

pipcd34 · January 2019

pipcd34 · January 2019

Yo peeps

linder4866 · January 2019

Snowflake1968 · January 2019

Thank you Barbie for the new month.

Kylia - praying for Aubrey

I am not one to make resolutions but have set some goals for 2019. In 2018 I lost a total of 24.5 pounds. (It is up a little bit today), walked 259 Miles starting in April. I know this is very little in comparison to a lot of you, but I’m pretty proud of myself for starting it at all. I started taking measurements in April as well and as of this morning have lost 19.5 inches. In 2018 I also learned to swim and had a remarkable 50th birthday.

2019 will see my Baby walk down the aisle. I will find a new job that I enjoy and I’m praying that my EI is approved and shows up in money fast! I should have received a payment today but nothing is there. When I logged into my Service Canada Account it says it’s not approved yet.

Thank you all for your encouragement, support and friendships in 2018. I truly believe if I keep it up I can lose another 25 lbs in 2019.

Tracey in Edmonton

cityjaneLondon · January 2019

Went for our walk along the sea front. LOADS of people out promenading.

Two people swimming in wetsuits.

Walked right into the centre and browsed in a shop. Then caught the bus home. Had my half an avocado and some cottage cheese, with peri peri sauce. I have this most afternoons.

Now to make my venison stew.

Oh, and I lost 7 lbs this year, all by upping my exercise. I eat the same. I began to run after lunch last Jan 1st, by doing the C25k app, building up gradually. Now I run 5k two or three times a week and I try to do something after lunch on the other days. I always do my 600 cal morning exercises. By not adding in the bonus exercises to my food calculations I have lost weight. I am very happy with my BMI now. And I happily eat a generous 1800 calories a day.

I am debating with myself whether I want a more public presence in the world. It's a quandary as part of me loves to hide, but then I get resentful and envious of others. For the moment I really need to concentrate on writing the second volume of my memoir, but part of me wants to spread my wings in other directions as well. And part of me doesn't. I love our quiet life. Until I don't.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

spikeyhair · January 2019

BARBIE thanks for Jan thread, here's a pic of line dancers on boardwalk at Benidorm beach. I took video yesterday but couldn't upload to my post gonna try spoiler for the pic

Kate UK

BonnieHosk85 · January 2019

Getting ready to say goodbye to youngest as he heads back to SC. I'm planning a trip to see him at the end of January so I'll keep my focus on that and not on the empty, quiet house. After he's gone for several hours I can enjoy the quiet, but not right after he leaves.

1948Peachy · January 2019

Am eating black eyed peas for change and coleslaw (greens) for bills. Do any of you have any NY's Day traditions?

Carol in GA

csofled · January 2019

Happy New Year!

Word for 2019 is Simplify!

Backslided in 2018 however there is hope in that I have the tools and knowledge to turn things around!

Here everyday even though I'm not posting! Know that I have y'all in my pocket near my heart.

Turning 60 years old on the 17th and I am stumbling over this fact. Hmm...

Love and hugs to all.

Cheri
watching Rose Bowl Parade in College Station, TX

auntiebk · January 2019

Barbie thank you so much for starting us up every month and for your wisdom, inspiration and compassion.

results:
Dec: walk one more step 71%, 60 g protein=71% rx/vits=76% meditate 81%, knee exercises=81% SWSY up 0% SWSY low 0% core= 0% Tumble=44% hang up or purge art 0/0, AF 77%
Nov: walk one more step 63%, 60 g protein=77% rx/vits=77% meditate 80%, knee exercises=83% SWSY up 13% SWSY low 10% core=13% Tumble=37% hang up or purge art 1, AF 77%
Oct: walk one more step 74%, 60 g protein=71% rx/vits=58% meditate 42%, knee exercises=42% SWSY 0% core=13% Tumble=19% hang up or purge art 0/0, AF 77%

December goal was to improve percentages. Protein, rx, knees, SWSY slipped. Steps, meditation, Tumble improved AF stable. BUT since weight was less Dec 31 than Oct 15 I'm pleased.

January intention, Keep improving those percentages. annual physical Jan 17 should motivate!
Daily: walk one more step, 60 g protein, meditate, knee exercises, 10 minutes play training Tumble.
Twice weekly: core, SWSY upper, SWSY lower
Weekly: hang or purge 1 piece of art
Bonus: AF days

Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!

Yvonne "... a source of inspiration to me and I'm grateful for you" Ditto, amen and YES!
Bonnie may 2019 be as blessed for you as 2018 was.
Tracey Oww! As another who didn't listen to the "sit/stand up straight" reminders... I understand how difficult it is to maintain correct posture, but relieved the chest pain is "only" viral and postural, nothing worse :} down 24.5 lbs, 19.5 inches AND learned to swim! Brava!
Okie Cream cheese! THAT must be what I was missing. Many many thanks!
Kate you can post a link to a YouTube video.

https://youtu.be/zPcxrZiDyS8
Cari Congrats on your great work.

your definition of live. "...doing more... finish... work on procrastination habit... join in... garden... play with dog... meet neighbors...keep my clean-including the floors" Uh oh. You had me 'til the last one :devil:
Pat in OH thought that Trish might be you!
Carol that pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy sounds scrumptious! Thanks for the update about Lenora.

Heather "pain chocolat" my fave! Good thing I can't get them here...
Penny I so love the lights in the glass vase idea that I will try it here. Between the "wood" paneling and deep forest our home feels so very very dark most of the time.
Michele It came out ok, but I found the pesto filling somehow lacking. If I do it again, I'll try the brie/pecan/cranberry approach instead

Lisa "respect" especially for yourself, yes!
NYKaren fierce and "positive energy" Yes!
Janet "grace" rather than reacting with resentment and/or hurt feelings... goes great with Barbie's "pause".
Kylia Aubrey and your family are now at the top of my prayer list.

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 22/31, 60 g protein 22/31, rx/vits 23.5/31, meditate 25/31, knee exercises 25/31, SWSY UP 0/8, SWSY LOW 0/8, core 0/8, play with Tumble 13.5/31, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 17/31.

bwcetc · January 2019

Kylia ... praying for Aubrey ....

pipcd34 · January 2019

it's heaven getting out of bed at 9am

WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

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