WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 16,877 Member
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:) I have been participating in this thread for years and have found the support and encouragement a key part of my journey to health and fitness. I hope you will join me and find the same joy.

:) The name of the thread is "Women Ages 50+" but all women are welcome.

:) We talk about weight loss and fitness and the ups and downs in our lives that affect this journey. We try to stay away from topics that might be controversial or might offend others in any way. Kindness is important.

:) Be sure to bookmark the thread so you can find it again.

:) How did you do with the goals and resolutions that you made for February?

:) What goals or resolutions have you made for March?

February Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*return to my daily meditation practice (almost every day)
*return to SWSY ( a few days, but not consistently)

March Resolutions
*daily meditation
*SWSY twice a week

81824br5uyrfrsr.gif Barbie from beautiful NW WA

My word for 2019 is "tenacity".

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    edited March 2019
    Kylia ((( <3<3<3 ))) for Aubrey and all of you.

    Sharon I love your sweet story about Larry. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    NYKAREN He is actually really good at all subjects. He intensely dislikes school. I am convinced he has a form of Asperger's Syndrome, even though he doesn't fit all the criteria. He comes alive when he talks about cars. He is a sponge for information about cars. He can tell you the number of seconds from 0 to 60 for an endless number of cars. When he needs a break from his lessons, he wants me to sit with him and give him scenarios, then he will "build" a luxury car online with the configurator to match the scenario I create for him. You should have seen the Rolls Royce he configured for a "visiting dignitary" scenario I created for him.

    Karen in Virginia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,120 Member
    Kylia - <3<3<3<3<3<3<3 for Aubrey.

    My cancer friend won't be able to go back home this week as she wanted. Her breathing is not good enough. She's on steroids and oxygen. My personal feeling is that she won't be going home, apart from a planned admin visit. I have texted her to let her know I'm thinking of her, but, unless she gives me a green light for a visit my life just gets completely booked up every day. Unfortunately, because I live so far away, I can't just drop in on the off chance. I have some nice pics of her that people have shared. Good to have the group of friends for updates.

    Very tired today. My legs need a rest, I think, but I need some extra calories for tonight's pizza. :'(
    Might do some recumbent bike.

    I have wax in my right ear which is proving difficult to shift. It's now causing me tinnitus, which is annoying. I am almost completely deaf in that ear. I'm using drops and a 'flusher' , but no effect so far. Grrrrrrrrrr!

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    This was February!
    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
    Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
    Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
    Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
    Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes

    Goal: Get some exercise in February.

    I've been diagnosed with greater trochanteric pain syndrome in my right hip and right lumbar facet joint inflammation in my back. Plus I've got the flu right now.

    Hence ... running behind on the goals and going back to the basics.

    Friday, 1 February 2019 ... 0.9 km hobbling
    Saturday, 2 February 2019 ... 0.0 rest day!
    Sunday, 3 February 2019 ... 0.0 rest day!
    Monday, 4 February 2019 ... 1.3 km slow walking
    Tuesday, 5 February 2019 ... 0.80 km slow walking
    Wednesday, 6 February 2019 ... 1.3 km slow walking
    Thursday, 7 February 2019 ... 0.8 km slow walking

    Friday, 8 February 2019 ... 5.7 km slow walking with breaks
    Saturday, 9 February 2019 ... 3.9 km slow walking with breaks + 20 km cycling
    Sunday, 10 February 2019 ... 4 km slow walking with breaks + 21 km cycling
    Monday, 11 February 2019 ... 1.5 km slow walking with breaks
    Tuesday, 12 February 2019 ... 2 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
    Wednesday, 13 February 2019 ... 3 km walking + 2 flights of 20 stairs
    Thursday, 14 February 2019 ... 2.5 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs

    Friday, 15 February 2019 ... 2.6 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
    Saturday, 16 February 2019 ... 5 km walking + 15.19 km cycling
    Sunday, 17 February 2019 ... 15.44 km cycling
    Monday, 18 February 2019 ... 2.6 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
    Tuesday, 19 February 2019 ... 0.8 km walking
    Wednesday, 20 February 2019 ... 1.8 km walking + 2 flights of 20 stairs
    Thursday, 21 February 2019 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs

    Friday, 22 February 2019 ... 0.8 km walking + 2 flights of 20 stairs
    Saturday, 23 February 2019 ... 2 km walking + 23.05 km cycling
    Sunday, 24 February 2019 ... 1.5 km walking + 20.53 km cycling
    Monday, 25 February 2019 ... 2 km walking
    Tuesday, 26 February 2019 ... 3.1 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
    Wednesday, 27 February 2019 ... 4.45 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
    Thursday, 28 February 2019 ... 4.1 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs


    2019 Monthly February
    Walking Distance (km): 60.3
    Walking Time (min): 753.1
    Cycling Distance (km): 115.2
    Cycling Time (min): 363.8
    Stairs Climbed Number: 40.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 32.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 175.5
    Total Distance (miles): 109.0
    Total Time (min): 1148.9
    Total Time (hr): 19:08:57

    For the first time, I didn't get to 24 hours. An injury will do that, I guess.
    ____________________________________
    Cycling to Date
    2019 - 253.9 km

    Walking To Date
    2019 - 163.12 km
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,820 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Friday and Happy March!
    Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into another month!

    Goals: I am not sure why I keep setting them. I only seem to be able to meet the most basic ones, lately. But I feel like if I don't post goals, I will completely slide off the road I am on. So...goals for this month: Log daily, make healthy food choices, walk (or shovel) daily, drink 80-100 oz of water daily. My word this year is Focus. Keep my eyes on the path/prize.

    KarenVA- Don't feel guilt over helping your grandson. This is part of learning. You didn't do the writing for him. We all have times when we are learning something new where we need a little extra help until we can do it ourselves. When my kids were young, I would always keep in mind the children who needed an adult in classroom or during home work time because of physical/mental disability. They weren't cheating, they were getting the help they needed with that particular assignment. Their brain was still learning. Hugs to you! You and your grandson are an amazing duo <3
    Heather- Mmmmm...street dancing and wood-fired pizza?! Sounds fantastic!
    Kylia- Sending lots of hugs, prayers, love to baby Aubrey and family. It is simply amazing what children/children's bodies can recover from and handle! You are a wonderful (and busy) woman to take on all that you do with your own business and family; then finding the time to help a friend declutter/move! Hugs to you <3
    Sharon- I love the story of Larry and young friendship/love! So sweet and does my heart good to know that you have kept in touch!
    Stress Buster for Machka- Deep breathing, walks/runs outside always serve me well; but sometimes I need to hit things. Years ago, my husband had a medicine bag ( a boxing punching bag). I used to punch and kick that thing quite often. Loud grunts and sometimes shouts accompanied each punch and afterward I always felt amazing. Chopping wood or throwing an axe/hatchet at a target accomplishes the same thing.

    Well, kids arriving! Gotta fly. ttfn xoxoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,577 Member
    Happy March 1! Snow on the grassy surfaces. Temps in the 40's today. Have enjoyed a couple of days of sunshine this week. Will be missing it this coming week. More snow in forecast. :(

    February goals were
    Step goal every day 43% Oops.
    Total steps 247,408
    Averaged 8836 steps a day
    Water only 50%
    Didn't log so unsure of macros
    30 mins intentional exercise 43%

    Upside I ended at the same scale number as I started the month at!

    I will keep those goals for March. It is already looking like a crazy month. I CAN DO this!

    Stress relief- Itsy, Bitsy Spider....when I start getting overwhelmed I sing it! The customers laugh when I do it at work, but even one time does the trick!

    Birthstone- Amethyst- Purple is my favorite color so works out well.

    Rori- Thank you again for the assist.

    Hugs to all!
    Welcome to a new Month!

    Have to get ready for work-ugh! Have a blessed day! And keep up the great work!

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio hoping for sunshine.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,046 Member
    <3B)<3
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    edited March 2019
    Kylia Itsy Bitsy Spider. That is a stroke of genius. I am going to borrow that for my grandson and for me.

    Thank you, Kelly, Lisa, NYKAREN, et al for the reassurance about helping Grandson. I did tell him that he would need to do the cutting and pasting the next time, and he said "okay" without hesitation. So maybe he did just need to see it done once so he could get the idea.

    See one, do one, teach one...

    Heather I am sorry about your friend. I wish you could see her one last time.

    Happy Friday, everyone! <3

    Karen in rainy Virginia