WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

AEPHubinc2015 wrote: »

I haven't been trying to lose weight in an orderly way for over a year but am back trying in here again.
I had to laugh when I saw that I've only lost 3 lbs. since the last time I logged in here. There have been gains and losses; attempts and binges. And my weight is about the same.
I have 25 lbs. to lose and am aiming for doing it over the next seven or eight months. My metabolism has always been very, VERY slow. And now that I'm 66 and have some joint issues, I don't do a lot to get it revved up.
I'm a yoga and meditation teacher with my own small studio. I'm planning to close it up for a year and take an extended vacation with my DH when he retires soon. We hope to be in India (where we've been before) for six months and then China, Alaska, the NW US, Toronto and Nova Scotia for the following six months.
You guys seem like a pretty big group. Kind of hard to keep track of everybody. I hope to catch on to what's going on with you, though.
Aliza

Aliza The only expectations here are to stay away from religion & politics, and treat each other with respect. Keeping up with each and every one of us is not expected...no stress!

Welcome!

Oh...and since you are soon to be a world traveler, you should know that there are women from all over the world here! Maybe you'll be able to meet up!

Karen in Virginia

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Margaret There are at least a bajillion youtube recordings at various frequencies. First of all, I am completely ignorant of whatever research there may be on which frequencies might be healing or sleep-inducing or calming. Second, from reading some of the comments, apparently some of the frequencies on youtube are "bogus". People have tested them with frequency monitors.

How did you figure out what to listen to?

Karen in VIrginia

I agree you need to be careful about claims of health listening to something on the internet. I just like the soothing sounds that some of these web sites offer. Listening to them help me to relax and that is the most important thing.

I believe whatever helps to get you into a relaxed state is what helps to heal you.

Lanette our weather last week was usually warm so more people were out walking three of the fatalities also happened after dark. I have noticed not all pedestrians wear light colors that are easier to see at night. I have also had pedestrians just walk right into the street without looking.

I used to sing a song in Kindergarten the lyrics are:
Stop look and listen before you cross the street
Use your eyes, uses your ears
Then use your feet.

I believe better education for both drivers and pedestrians needs to be addressed along with accessing the safety of the crosswalk. The one I described covered four lanes of traffic, with no island, and no signal and it was also on a hill so those going south were going downhill and tend to go faster than the 40 mph speed limit at that crosswalk. It is a wonder that this is the first fatal accident at that site since they put it in 30 years ago. They put it there because there is a group of apartment building across from a park and a bus stop. People from the apartments were crossing to get to the bus stop and park and they were trying to make it safer for them to do so. Hopefully if they keep the crosswalk, they will install a light that the pedestrians can use when they need to cross.


Margaret

For those of you who like to watch docu-series on health like the Broken Brain and Real Skinny on Fat, I just discovered Dr. Mercola is also hosting a nine day free one also starting January 15th. Here's the link -- https://www.livelongerfeelbetter.com/.

I have a hunch he'll have some of the same presenters as the Real Skinny on Fat series. I signed up for it, so we'll see how it goes.

Lanette
SW WA State

Bonnie: I do all my logging on my phone because it is with me and I can log as I go rather than remember later. My memory can distort or lose information. :ohwell:

M in Oz: I’m sure the Christmas decorations will not evaporate while you’re doing things that are more essential than undecorating. You’ve had a very long todo list for a long time.

Heather: Your dining room table is gorgeous! I love the color scheme. :flowerforyou:

Margaret: I’ve seen buttons for pedestrians to push in order to get the light to change. There are many such places in downtown Portland, OR. I have always felt safer because of them.

Pip: I had a colonoscopy several years ago. The procedure itself was not unpleasant, but the prep was awful. The facility where I had it done was about 45 miles from our house. It was a very nasty ride! We got a hotel room near there when it was DH’s turn. We have shifted to an annual test that is done in the privacy of the bathroom at home. :bigsmile:


I walked the dog to the groomer this morning and enjoyed the walk. He was less anxious than if I’d driven him in the car and it is close enough to be an easy walk. Rain would have changed that decision, but it is a dry morning so far.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

Roz--welcome to this fast-moving group of darling women! Visit often, and join in as you like. I'm in the US, so I had to look up what three and a half stone was--about 49 lbs. Of course, we're behind the modern world still using pounds. I prefer whichever measurement is in smaller increments; it seems more accurate that way. Plus, it's easier to see progress losing 49 lbs, rather than 3.5 stone.

Bonnie--I had the same issue on my computer yesterday. I'm not technical in the slightest, so I called my husband to fix it. He "cleared the cache" and it started working again. I don't know what that entails, but you might be able to google it.

Barbara--Bullwinkle is adorable! Seeing all the dog pictures on here makes me think about adding another dog to the family. Vader would probably freak out and terrorize the poor thing, so that's not an option at this point.

Heather--I want to come to your house for dinner. Lucky I've never left the country--except in my imagination.

Aliza--Welcome to the group; come back and visit often. Keeping three pounds off is still three pounds. When I gained back my weight, it brought friends. I finally realized I need to be vigilant the rest of my life. For me, it's a matter of life and death, with diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol waiting for me if I gain again. Your planned trip with your husband sounds like a once in a lifetime experience--I'm envious! My husband has no interest in traveling after retirement. He says he can see everything on the internet, without the hassle and expense. (sigh) I might have to find a girlfriend or two if I ever want to leave home.

Machka--"The best way to get things done is to simply begin." I love that, but I'm not as successful living it. There's a mental block I have--and passed on to my son--with starting. My mind builds things up until the tasks are insurmountable. Like your appointment scheduling, where one thing depends on another, needing to be in a certain order, I do that to myself. I hate it. Like...I can't put away the box of Christmas decorations, because I need to take down the outside lights, which means I need to climb a ladder, which means I'll need to change clothes to tangle with my tree....which means my decorations may be up longer than yours, and I'm not nearly as busy.

Lanette--I see your name, ihscapil is far from Lanette, and I wonder if it stands for something, like AHMOD does.

My in-laws are gone and I'm not sure when they'll return--maybe as long as a few months. I'd be happy to have them here indefinitely, but I think they want their own home and space. Not to mention the storage fees are pretty high. I like having people in the house. I'm going to be lost when my daughter leaves home.

I'm down another pound, making 72 total. I really wish diet could target areas; I need to lose belly fat, but I'm losing it everywhere else. I've tried doing crunches or sit-ups, but those muscles are gone. In fact, many of the floor exercises I used to do cause me pain now. It's just going to take time.

Cari in N. Texas

SuzOh wrote: »

My word for 2019 is RENEWAL.

After reaching my heaviest weight in 2004 (age 40), I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for over 3 years. Since then I've gone up and down between 10 - 40 lbs and I'm ready to end this cycle. Just 2 years ago I was running 5k and 10k races, but my fitness and nutrition have gradually fallen off. I'd like to lose at least 40 lbs and then maintain. For January I'm working on being consistent with exercise and I started back logging food today after a hiatus of several months (been on and off MFP for a few years). My life has been in the state of instability over the last 18 months, so renewal is my goal.

Suzanne💜

Welp, day 9 of 2019 and I'm still trying to get a handle on this consistency thing. 😬 Thankful to have this group to access when I need a boost. Feel free to send me a friend request.

Just lost me post. So will cut it down. While working my way through all the information I have received, I am kicking the sugar habit. That will be good for me as a start. My favorite yogurt that I just bought a 6 pack of has 7 grams of sugar. Yikes.
Cathy- you have helped me so much as I try to decide on the best way forward for me. As Suspected, there is some concerns with the protein and finding the correct amount.
Heather- I almost need an interpreter to read your menu. Looks like a lovely meal.
Later
SueBDew in TX