WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2019

barbiecat · May 2019

I love the feeling of a new month and the chance to make a fresh start. My journey to health and fitness has been so great with all of you to share it with me. You add so much to my life by telling the story of your life.

If you made goals or resolutions for April, how did you do?
What goals or resolutions have you made for May?

The name of the thread is Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome. In the years I've participated on this thread we have had active participation from women ages 40 something all the way to 80 something.

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April Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*daily meditation--almost every day
*SWSY twice a week--almost never

May Resolutions
*keep doing the things that have been working (walking, drinking water, logging food and exercise, riding the exercise bike, dancing, reading this thread, meditating, pulling weeds)

My word for 2019 is "pause".

Barbie from NW WA

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

drkatiebug · May 2019

Yay! Thanks, Barbie!

b4leaving · May 2019

Thanks for posting this, Barbie!

My goals for April were:

10 minutes of exercise per day
learn & perfect one more freezer meal recipe (to make in bulk and freeze in individual portions) hopefully something vegetarian

I exercised 83% of the days (25/30) and most of those were 20 minutes or more.
I created 2 new freezer meal recipes, both vegetarian! Lentil soup and Pea & Cashew soup

Exercise minutes:

I mentioned in another post that I've gained weight and had a very stressful month. But I'm very happy I've kept up with all my regular daily goals, plus did well with my monthly new goals!

My new goals for May are going to be:

daily physio hip strengthening exercises
cardio 2X week
upper body exercises 2X week
10 minute block of intentional meditation per day
read my new daily reader ("The Daily Stoic") every day

I'm a little worried about the "2x week" thing. I'm usually not good with weekly goals and much better with daily goals, but I'll try it. The hip physio takes me about 20-30 mins a day, but I want to make sure I get cardio and upper body strength work in, too, during the week. The hip physio can be quite painful, so I know making a goal to do other exercise every day will probably not work, so we'll see how it goes doing other exercise 4X a week.

I have surgery on Monday and hope I don't have too many days off from exercise during recovery. And as for all the other stressors - my husband and I are just taking it one day at a time.

Thanks everyone for your support and for posting your lives and progress here. Have a great month!

Shannon in rural Ontario, Canada

kitty photos

janetr7476 · May 2019

Thank you, Barbie, for always shepherding us along. I appreciate all the effort put in to keeping us going forward and encouraging each of us.

Its hard to believe it's May.

Love you my friends

Janetr OKC

suebdew · May 2019

Thanks for the new month. This will be a better month for me. I also have macular degeneration so can only read a little at a time. Once I get behind it is hard to catch up. I feel like you all are my dear friends and I don’t want to miss anything.
My BAD headaches have been back for several weeks and I’ve tried to manage them without taking the meds that are hard on my one kidney but this morning had to take it. I had two sleepless nights because of the pain so just took the pills. Have to do it for three or four days and I worry about my kidney the whole time.
Looking forward to a new month and getting to know the new ladies.
SueBDew in TX

Poerava14 · May 2019

Thank you for getting us started for May, Barbie. Always enjoy the opening graphics and quotes you chose.

Got my xrays done today, and waiting for results to be posted to my online medical record. I'm so much better today and delighted with the rapid improvement. As added impetus, I've invited niece and BF to dinner this Sunday. It will be an opportunity for her to see how I've displayed her nature photography in our freshly painted great room. Now...deciding what to prepare.

Skinnytaste, here I come.

Thinking about intentions for May. Meanwhile, I am reinforcing my word for the year = SMILE = smiling from lips, eyes and heart as a way to increase compassion. I've been lax about this practice, and it greatly effects how I relate to DH.

Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills

coastalgosgal · May 2019

Thank you Barbie, our fearless leader! We love you!
💖Rebecca

margaretturk · May 2019

Happy May Day!
Thanks Barbie!

bananasandoranges · May 2019

morning check-in

except weigh-in, all concerning yesterday
✔️ 1. weighed self 60.1k (132.5lbs, bmi 24.2)
✔️2. tracked all
✔️ 3. 30 min exercise
✔️4. five minutes meditation
✔️partly 5. Spend at least 2h on long term writing project (produce at least 2 pages per day)
✔️ 6. Take care of at least one short term (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill yesterday: paid bill
✔️ 7. At least 15 min/day filing/cleaning. 1+ hour, I did at least 15 min more cleaning as break from writing
✔️ 8.average 1100 calories net

• Overall Feeling: mixed, awake not feeling chipper
• Tracking yesterday : yes
• Exercise yesterday: 30 min walk in morning
• 1100 calories net : since I lowered goal by 100, but counted all activity. 11 calories in the green. not much for dinner
• Long term writing: spent 3 hours w correcting but produced only 1 new page; need to have some pages finished enough to send corrector tomorrow
• Short term writing/admin : paid a ticket -but haven't post it yet, to post today. I have to listen to typescript and take notes for tomorrow am appointment.
• Bright Spots today : home looks fairly clean and tidy except paperwork

Today im grateful for
1. staying in green yesterday
2.some treats that are not high cal
3. condiments
4. having checked off all yesterday

linder4866 · May 2019

auntiebk · May 2019

Beth good to hear from you, safe travels!
Lanette thanks for that video. Those gals are inspiring!
Kim just had to quote your entire response to mllegordon:

GodMomKim wrote: »

Mllegordon - the ultimate goal is to stop dieting and make the lifestyle changes to keep us each healthy, maybe different choices of food, and/or different quantities of food, more activity, new skills for dealing with stress, loneliness, boredom. I expect to still be checking in the week i die. this is a new lifestyle.

Wise words and true!
Julie "...but when evening comes I'm so tired..." That was me before I retired. It helped me to pre-make as much of the evening meal as possible in the morning when my energy is high. Then I could just throw it together, even faster than heating up a frozen meal. To insert a mindful pause between the end of dinner and compulsive TV watching snacking, I'll end a meal with a few almonds. The chew and crunch are satisfying and seem to ease the sugar cravings.
Heather your "motivation" post was spot on. Thank you for the thoughtful sharing of your 7 year journey. Your words are the magic dust!
Machka Glasses look great! "Plan" vs "Reality" Amen!
Lisa in AR great comments about choices and the negative inner voice. Was good for me to hear too!
KJ I've had the car for 3 years now, 2 more years and she's paid off. If it weren't for the new roof we need, I'd trade her in for a Jeep. Will have to think about renaming her, that might help.
Katla while you're waiting for the pyrethrin, could diatomaceous earth help with the bugs? Or might it damage the rugs?
Bella B

"not losing weight.."
Kay your truth about throwing out the dried up veggies jerked a big HAH out of me. Our lying voices are in cahoots!
Michelle what about baby's breath for Pigpen's dust storm?
Welcome mllegordon, audreygal.

April results and May plan later.

Later and Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
walk one more step 19/30, 60 g protein 26/30, rx/vits 25.5/30, meditate 8/30, knee exercises 8/30, SWSY 0/30, play with Tumble 18/30, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 20/30.
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!
04/30: LT: weed part way around vegetable bed-Y MT: CFRFPD minutes-still N

ST: laundry mountain-3/4 Y call Ray-Y

klanders30 · May 2019

Thanks barbie for leading the way. And happy May

Goals for April
1. Stretch and embrace the social - A+
2. Manage busy work month positively - A+
2. Clear out the back yard - C+
3. No eating after 7 pm - B+
4. Get thee to thy gym - D+

New and not so new goals for May

1. Stretch and embrace my social self

2. Handle busy work month with grace, confidence and positivity

3. No eating after 7 pm

4. Continue journaling and embrace change.

I’m going to look at the “I deserve a donut app” and I am going to go for walks in the sunshine. The reality of May is, it is my “high season”. I have to grab little opportunities to move, climb stairs, park further away.

NYKAREN

MzRuthy · May 2019

Starting new here. I am a woman in my 50’s working full time, new to being an empty nester & now learning to focus on me.
My goal for the month of May is to exercise 300 minutes a week (5 days x 60 min) or (7 days x 45 min) = 315. I don’t want to set a goal weight as I’m not sure what to expect as yet. I will say my ultimate goal is to lose 50lbs.
I wish you all success!

bananasandoranges · May 2019

thanks Barbara for the practical tips. I'll keep them in mind. I sometimes have a warm homemade (possibly chocolate) soy milk. that helps.

bananasandoranges · May 2019

It's nice to read everyone's posts. I'm not sure how many we are on this board. So many it's hard to get a feeling for all. It's nice to have such an active board, with posts throughout the day.

Goals for May

1. Lose at least a kilo (2.2 lbs)
2. Track all
3. Average 1100 calories net
4. At least 30 min exercise 6 days a week (can by gym, walking, steps or other)
5. Five minutes meditation 6 days a week

6. Average at least 30 min/day of filing/cleaning
7. Make appointment with dentist 1. dentist 2 and acupuncturist
8. Consider doing art or music in evening or in break/downtime instead of going online/tv.
9. Post things I'm grateful here daily.

10.a Spend at least 2h/day on long term writing project
10b.produce at least 2 pages per day
10c. Send 20 pages a week to corrector.
10d. 100 pages by end of month (at present I have 17 pages quite finished plus parts elsewhere to consolidate).
11a. Take care of at least one short term (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill.
11b. Make a list of short term tasks, etc and prioritise them, and do them.

Machka9 · May 2019

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
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
Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes

Goal: More than April. Actually, it looks like I kinda need to step up my game. I haven't cracked 30 hours of exercise in a month yet this year!! Health ... I need health!!

Blank slate!!

2019 Monthly May
Walking Distance (km):
Walking Time (min):
Cycling Distance (km):
Cycling Time (min):
Stairs Climbed Number:
Stairs Climbed Time (min):
Other Distance:
Other Time:

Totals
Total Distance (km):
Total Distance (miles):
Total Time (min):
Total Time (hr):

Machka in Oz

Machka9 · May 2019

In April, I posted ...

Machka9 wrote: »

My husband and I are adding to our "home gym". In March, we bought a rowing machine and I've done 6 rows so far. We've also got our bicycles on trainers and will be setting them up to use Zwift again as winter sets in. And we've got some weights.

But ...

We'd like a treadmill with (at least) the following specifications:
-- can handle weight up to about 120 kg
-- can handle speeds over 10 km/h
-- can connect to computer - download data
-- durable
-- long lasting
-- professional/gym quality or close to it.

Any suggestions?

Machka ... the Canadian-Australian in Oz

My husband has set up our bicycles on trainers, so next I've got to set up Zwift again. He's got the weights bench in place, and I need to move the small weights back into the bathroom. He's also got the rowing machine in place so I can see the TV.

And we'd still like to get a treadmill.

Also, this month, I need to walk more and do more stairs.

But first, I need to get over this cold/flu. I hate it when they just hang on forever.

Today, I used a gift card for a spa. Some friends at work gave me the card a couple months after my husband's accident and I have just not had the time. Finally I figured I'd better make time for me!!

This is the spa treatment they got me ... and this is what I did at lunch today.

Organic Relax
A 60-minute full body massage using essential oils to calm and relax a busy mind.
Warm jade stones centre, heal and ground the body, leaving you feeling recharged and empowered.

That was really nice, and I'm thinking of going again sometime ... when I can fit it in. Those warm jade stones were amazing!!

Also from the beginning of April ...

Regarding Medical Appointments – I can’t remember the last time I had a week without medical appointments. Oh wait, maybe over Christmas because no one was booking then. But it is has been full-on since March 2018. My husband and I each have an optical appointment this week … him check things and then get the new lenses in his existing glasses. He has had a series of issues with his eyesight since the accident. And me because I can’t see the computer screen very well anymore and it’s giving me headaches. Then I’ve got that dental appointment the next day.

A Goal: get through my list! It would be great if I could get through it in April, but there are 50 main items on the list, each with sub-items. Also, no sooner than I finish one thing, more crop up. So we'll see how we go.

Machka in Oz

Now it's the beginning of May ...

Regarding Medical Appointments – I can’t remember the last time I had a week without medical appointments. Oh wait, maybe over Christmas because no one was booking then. But it is has been full-on since March 2018. My husband and I each had appointments to pick up glasses on Monday. Yesterday, my husband had physio. Today, he had a dental appointment. I just checked and I think we're appointment free on Thurs and Fri, but it will no doubt all start up again next week.

A Goal: get through my list! It would be great if I could get through it in May, but there are 56 main items on the list, each with sub-items. Also, no sooner than I finish one thing, more crop up. So we'll see how we go.

All right, I'd better go try to get at least one item done.

Machka in Oz

ginnytez · May 2019

Simple goals for me for May:

Loose 2 pounds (figuring on .5 per week)
Steps 11,000 daily (increasing goal from 10-averaged over 12,000 in April, we'll see if can maintain that)
Increase weights repetition
Continue house decluttering

April was a good month 2 back on MFP. Met the goals I had set for myself. Beginning to feel like more of lifestyle than diet. Ate out for lunch yesterday and made wise choices. Stopped in at an employee retirement party at work. Looked at the pieces of cake they had precut and they looked way too large. Had them cut me a very small piece from the center (like an inch square). Gave me the taste I wanted but no carb and calorie overload. And I didn't feel embarrassed by asking!

Hope everyone has a good start--off to treadmill!

Ginny

LisaInAR · May 2019

Thank you, Barbie, as always for being our center and beginning each month anew for us.

My goal for April was basically to get out of my fog and back to a clearer heart and mind, and I feel I did. Yay!

I didn't even set the goal to lose what I'd gained back, but I did, all but one pound. Yay!

My goal for May is just to be lighter at the end than the beginning.

Love y'all!
Lisa in Arkansas

Nerys52 · May 2019

I am 59. Homebound with illnesses ( See profile)
I did not start this time. I had severe flu in mid March could eat very little, could not drink much, few weeks and lost weight several kg. Recovery was very slow. Lost my appetite and food cravings. So have to watch my nutrition.
Only able to do bits of non - tiring exercise like 5 to 9 minutes.
I do 1300 calories a day, log in daily. Like to cook, used to collect cookbooks but stopped in mid 30s. Also liked to do some baking but now is only at holiday season or few times something really small like a 2 person mini pie.
Have many hobbies to keep busy but have not done much yet, no energy. Catching up on housekeeping slowly
still somehow manage do my own housekeeping in small bits. Can do very little in garden and patio.
Getting very near to 10% weight loss.And then on to next 10% etc.

KJLaMore · May 2019

Thank you Barbie!, for bringing us into May! It has been raining for almost three days straight and although everything is greening up nicely, the kids are getting antsy to get outside! Hoping to see some sun tomorrow (it is currently raining and supposed to continue throughout the day).
April was a good month; not great, but good. My weight has stayed the same (anything but up is good, right?). I do need to push myself harder to add exercise for myself to my day. I have gotten in a walk with the kids almost every day, but going 2.5-3.0 mph with the little ones isn't doing much (healthwise) for me. My knee is almost back to normal. An occasional twinge here and there. I am planking, stretching, strength training every other day and only for 15 minutes; but I think it is time to push myself there, as well. May will be my push month.
Goals for May:
Continue the daily water intake
Continue to log each bite
Continue to plan/prep all meals
Add 30 minutes of vigorous/cardio exercise to each day.
Add another 5 minutes of stretch/strength training and do it daily (instead of every other day)

I have two full time spots opening up in June. I have been going through my wait list and making/receiving calls this past week. One of the spots is an infant spot. I should have no problems filling them both. Just the interview process is a bit stressful. New families stress me out! lol When the rain stops, I will have to get into the yard and get things cleaned up a bit. I scheduled three interviews for next week.
I ordered two new pairs of running shoes (which is what I wear every day for my job, anyway). Found them on sale through JCPenney. Asics! The two pair I am currently wearing, I have had for two years (afraid to buy new ones after Tim lost his job). Why is it that new runners make me feel like a little kid with new shoes. I can run faster, jump higher...
Another big deal happened this week. Monday morning my phone rang; I answered it and before the voice on the other end completed the word "hello-" I shouted into the phone "CARLA!" She laughed. Yes, it was my friend from many years ago. We both consider each other our best friends, yet we don't stay in constant contact. We have never lived near each other. When we met,(we were 18) she was working for my brother at a summer camp and was from the east side of the state. But we became fast friends and would make the two and a half hour drive to either her place or mine each weekend and go out and raise hell. She was the one I moved to Mexico with when we were 20. After 2 months there, she went back home and joined the Navy (I stayed in Mexico for a year). We lost touch a couple of years later, due to me getting married/pregnant and her making a couple of poor life choices (man involved). Reconnected for a couple of years when my kids were in high school/college and hers were in elementary school, then lost contact. And just reconnected again. So...a strange relationship; but we both agree that the other was/is our closest friend and confidant. Our secret-keeper. BUT, I am so thrilled she called. Her new adventure has her and her family in New Mexico! lol Still far away; but close to my heart. We have exchanged emails and phone numbers and talked for an hour both Monday and Tuesday. Just feels really good to have her back in my life again.

Well, kiddos arriving and I have been rambling on! Happy May to you all! Hugs and love to all who need/want it! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

bananasandoranges · May 2019

Nerys52 wrote: »

I am 59. Homebound with illnesses ( See profile)
I did not start this time. I had severe flu in mid March could eat very little, could not drink much, few weeks and lost weight several kg. Recovery was very slow. Lost my appetite and food cravings. So have to watch my nutrition.
Only able to do bits of non - tiring exercise like 5 to 9 minutes.
I do 1300 calories a day, log in daily. Like to cook, used to collect cookbooks but stopped in mid 30s. Also liked to do some baking but now is only at holiday season or few times something really small like a 2 person mini pie.
Have many hobbies to keep busy but have not done much yet, no energy. Catching up on housekeeping slowly
still somehow manage do my own housekeeping in small bits. Can do very little in garden and patio.
Getting very near to 10% weight loss.And then on to next 10% etc.

Nerys i'm so sorry about your illness. It's wonderful that you manage to take care of yourself in different ways in 5 or 9 minute bouts.

Kelly Old friends can be such a treasure. I very occasionally see old friends or even acquaintances from high school or college and it rather makes us feel young in some ways.

I went for a little walk (a bit begrudgingly), had a decent lunch a little smoked salmon, lots of lettuce and light condiments, and a small serving of dairy free yummy ice cream I discovered and a small chocolate square.

I tried pre-tracking my dinner. I'll see how it goes.
I had 2 hard-boiled eggs for mid-morning snack again (like yesterday). That's weird for me, to have such a meal-like snack in mid-morning. I'm much more prone to have something like fruit or a cracker or something. interesting to get into something different. I know studies recommend protein over carbs for feeling satiated.

I have not checked much off on my list today yet except tracking and walking. ok here goes.

1948Peachy · May 2019

Thanks Barbie! What is SWSY?

klanders30 · May 2019

Strong Women Stay Young

pipcd34 · May 2019

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cityjaneLondon · May 2019

Off in a bit to pick up Bea from nursery. DH is picking up Max and Edie. We should all be back at their house by 4pm. DDIL has book meetings in London. Her new book is out next month, The Imposter Cure.

(not her title ) We are going to the launch on June 13th. It's in one of the pubs from the firm my son is director of. (Yes, I know it's a weird job for a recovering alcoholic)
I have instructions over the phone from my son about their dinner at 5 pm. Spiral pasta, with just grated cheese for Max, just pesto for Bea, and Marmite for Edie with a sprinkle of cheese. Hey ho!

My nether parts are still niggling at me, but not sure if it's thrush from the antibiotics. I have ordered Canesten from Amazon as they won't sell it OTC to over 65s. Grrrrrrrrrr! I'm taking Ibuprofen. I might have to leave a urine sample at the doctor's tomorrow. Whatever it is, it's annoying, but not disabling. I'm walking the half hour plus to pick up Bea.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

spikeyhair · May 2019

Kate UK

barbiecat · May 2019

teeth cleaning appointment this morning....I want to care for my teeth so they last my whole life but I hate the cleaning process.

averaged over 15,000 steps a day in April which is higher than March. Hubby is happy that he averaged over 5,000 steps which is higher than his March average.

Thank you for all your kind words. It is important to me to keep this thread going because I need all of you to support me on my healthy journey.

Barbie in beautiful sunny NW WA

PurpleSparkles85 · May 2019

Lisa and Shannon,
I, too, have been in the fog and gaining lately. It’s kind of an angry fog and I’m not sure what to change: gained 4.5 lbs but going to water aerobics 4x a week (burns 500 calories each time) the whole month of April. That’s nuts! I don’t add in the calories that they give you back from exercising, kept it in the sedentary category so the calories didn’t increase, drinking my water (more), so what’s the deal? Nothing has changed with doing homework. I feel like the amount of calories are too high. I gave up tracking because it was upsetting me so much. It’s really maddening that the dietician is stumped. This week I’ve been really sick, and had a mast cell reaction a week ago, not well enough to do any exercise this week so far. The many busy family events for the rest of the year start May 25th with a wedding and did not expect to gain. 😡😡😡

Been peeking in and keeping up throughout the past month, just nothing to say. Hello to all of the new names I see.

Hoping for a better month!
Kathy in So. Kentucky

suebdew · May 2019

Machka9 · May 2019

Machka9 wrote: »

A Goal: get through my list! It would be great if I could get through it in May, but there are 56 main items on the list, each with sub-items. Also, no sooner than I finish one thing, more crop up. So we'll see how we go.

All right, I'd better go try to get at least one item done.

Machka in Oz

I think I might have completed my husband's seizure management plan. I hope!! It will be a work in progress to some extent, but I hope I've got a version that can be distributed now.

M in Oz

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