WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019

Hey all. I'll start signing my entries with my name. I go by Kathleen.

Night night ladies I'm tuckered had a blast and more fun tomorrow..

Hi, @Shellys_Start and welcome. I'm new here too. Just got here today.

Wishing you best of luck with your weight loss endeavors. You can do this! We're all struggling to reach goals.

CB in TX

M - I can't seem to upload the Word file. I even changed it to a pdf, MFP won't allow me to post it.

Michele in NC

sh0tzz99 wrote: »

Romwriter57 - Exercise at home is my thing too. I also hate the gym and live where the weather is mild most of the year. I have a little "home gym" with adjustable dumbbells that go from 5 pounds to 25 pounds (we have heavier ones too, for the mister). I also have some smaller, non-adjustable dumbbells. I have mats for floor work, bands, and I use my body weight a lot. We have a bench too. It's all very compact and does the job very well.

I also walk/run and ride a bike. We go for hikes on weekends sometimes or even just walk to/from dinner for a little extra calorie burn.

Tina in CA

Us too!

Because of my husband's situation, we invested in an indoor setup including treadmill, rowing machine, and bicycles on trainers with Zwift.

But we had a small bench and both adjustable and non-adjustable weights. We've recently picked up bands too because they create a workout similar to what we're doing in our pilates classes.

And we go outside whenever possible to cycle, walk/run/hike, etc.


This is an early version of our home gym ... it's more extensive and done up nicer now.




Machka in Oz

Machka9 wrote: »

exermom wrote: »

M - I can't seem to upload the Word file. I even changed it to a pdf, MFP won't allow me to post it.

Michele in NC

Where do you want to upload the file to?

If you are trying to post something in this thread, you can only post images (or videos). Use Snipping Tool to "take a picture" of whatever it is, and post that.


M in Oz

A short tutorial ...

Machka9 wrote: »

For @exermom (Michele in NC) and others ...

You can use Quick Tools to populate a week or more ahead (called "pre-logging"). I often do this because I eat very similar things each day. Pre-logging helps me stay within my calories because I can choose to not eat something I've prelogged if I don't have enough calories for it ... or I can choose to have something extra if I do!




Have a play with the different menu options and settings as well.




After using several other similar tools, from my experience, MFP is the best I've seen. Yes, it has some issues, but overall, it is pretty good. And I like that the foods aren't all USA.

I eat the same thing for lunch most days, so I used the Quick Tools to select Remember Meal and saved it as M's Lunch.

When I go over to My Meals, I can see it there. I cannot select one item or delete one item from here.



But I go back to Food Diary and click Add Food under Lunch and then go to Meals to find M's Lunch. I select it.



It appears under Lunch with little red dots beside each food item. I can click those dots to delete a particular food item if I didn't eat it at that particular lunch. I can also Add Foods to add in something different. So if you've got a usual meal or recipe with multiple items, and one day you substituted a couple items, this would be a quick way to make that change for this particular meal. If you ate it over two days, you can copy one day to the next.




Using features like these, I spend maybe 5 minutes a day logging my food.


Machka in Oz

Oof! Somehow forgot that line dancing was tonight. Wiped myself out walking Tumble for and hour down and back UP the lane. When the “Line Dancing” alarm went off, had to admit I was too pooped to go. Fooey!

Sh0tzz99/Tina in CA Brava. “adulting is really hard” you're right! Still struggling with the inner whiny child. ;}
Welcome Claire from TX, “log every drop” Bingo.
Lanette Big ditto what you said about Lisa's romatic story.
Karen in VA likewise the gifts of service your partner gives.
NYKaren “thermostat wars” hahahahahaha!
Barbie “going to the hardware store looking for lemonade “ laughing out loud!!!
Lisa stumbled reading “. they don't change. I honestly do not believe they can. “ Depends on the change. Can Joe empathize with me while I'm processing? Nope, never gonna happen. Does Joe now hear me when I say our secret words and take time to process before digging in his heels on a hard fast no? Sometimes. IF I give him time. Occasionally he'll even use the “C” (compromise) word. Those are BIG changes. Thanks in part to counseling, mostly because in fact he really does love me, amazing as that is. LOVE the adult “timeout chairs”
Rori, alas I never lived in S.California but hope to visit Greeley Colorado in the next few years for a Skye Terrier specialty.
Katla criticism instead of empathy stinks. Does your DH know there are consequences for that “gift”?
Beth “secretly changed...” hahahahahaha
Machka “part time wife” oh yeah.
Kay con VERY grats on retiring the mortgage. Well done!
SuziQ “One small change in method can lead to lasting results “ so true that. So glad you and Charlie developed those skills, makes your loss all the harder.
Sharon “Huevos divorciada” LOL!
Amber praying the meds work fast. Can't imagine being in your situation, needing to be in hospital but unable to leave JR with anyone else.
Rebecca it sounds yummy. Could you maybe grind up some oats in the blender, stir in with the chopped walnuts to make a crumble topping? Maybe the walnuts would provide the needed oil, otherwise, just a dab of butter or avocado oil for browning?
Welcome Romwriter in the TX Hill Country. The best exercise is the one you like, for me it's dancing. Tons of line dancing “how to's” on you tube. But for the fatigue you might try restorative yoga. Don't olives pack a big sodium punch? Oh well, the water weight comes off quickly. Prayers for your complete recovery.
Welcome Shelly in NB
Kathleen I'm awed by your activity level, and your little pooch keeps up? What a powerful duo!
Miakoda Which kind of terrier is Miss Merriwether? She's a beaut!
Machka thanks for the My Meals tutorial, that will save me a lot of time!

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for October: get up and do it!
Steps=7016 vits=4 log=4 CI<250<CO=3 Tumble=3 mfp=4 AF=3

Don’t ask me why, but I woke up early today so I did an extreme strength DVD. I honestly didn’t think I’d have time to exercise so this was a nice surprise. The plan for tomorrow is to do a yoga, pilates, cardio fusion DVD.

M – you wanted to see my food diary for a day and I’m trying to post it here for you to see, but I can’t seem to get it in here. I enjoy using the bands since they work the muscles not only on the eccentric part of the move but also on the concentric part. How do you copy an item to a date a week away? When I go to “quick tools”, it’ll just let me copy something the next few days (2 or 3). I have used the “save meal” for just one item, like an apple. Then I have a list of one item that I use frequently. One of the things that I’m not happy about is it’ll put something in the list like “AllRecipes Pork Tenderloin”, I would rather it say “Pork Tenderloin, Allrecipes”. But, really, it’s not that big a deal. I see what you’re doing as far as copying. Sometimes I’ll eat something one day, not the next, but then have it the next. Well, like you say, MFP isn’t perfect.

It looks like it really has cooled down. There are just so many things I’d like to get done now that it’s cooler. But I don’t know if we will, especially since Steve will be here on Wednesday (it’s supposed to be nice that day). But I couldn’t say “no” to him, it’s nice enough of him to come here.

Michele in NC

Been MIA first week of the month (and end of last). Catching up from being gone to conference. Busy week at work. Almost have a major plan revision finished. Have to get it finalized this weekend. Have a bunch of emails to work on.

Caught up on reading through posts. This group is terrific for the variety of topics that get addressed-something for everything. In terms of spouses/partners-I found relationship with husband changed over the years0we went through different phases. I got to the point where I decided if I was going to stay, then I needed to find a way to take care of myself, which I did. I am glad I did. While it wasn't perfect marriage (what ones really are?), we built life together and had two wonderful sons. If I hadn't been in that relationship, I wouldn't have what I have now. I do think his emotional distance that I learned to cope with (and learned to read what he did that he thought was supportive), made transition to widow a bit easier, if that makes sense.

One of my sons is currently in a relationship with a woman who is divorced from a woman. They seem to be getting along quite well. I think we will continue to see changes from the world I was brought up in (and on many of these things, it is just that they a publicly acknowledged now). All I want is for my sons (and everyone really) to be in relationship that meets their needs in a healthy way and brings them more joy than sorrow. Have no idea if I will every be in any sort of romantic relationship again, but not worrying about-if it happens it will.

Well, my Saturday morning first treat of the day was to catch up on reading this thread. Going to get a quick breakfast and make grocery list-think I want to make some soup today since we have cooler weather finally. Need to get the house cleaned--with work this week everything is a mess--you'd think there was more than just me living here! Also taking a longer walk outside today since the temperatures are so nice.

Hope everyone enjoys today. Good thoughts to those who are struggling. Hit one goal today and give yourself credit for it!

Ginny in Ohio

Starting tomorrow ...

Sunrise: 6:36 am
Sunset: 7:22 pm
Civil Twilight: 7:52 pm (that's when the last hint of light disappears).

So good!! We'll have our evenings back.

Walking, cycling, running and maybe eventually even a bit of canoeing!!!



Machka in Oz