WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

Thanks Barbie.

On Halloween I stay by the door reading and catching up on the computer. We have had about 30 so far. It is slower than last year. It is also colder 32 degrees. No snow though. We were here when we had a blizzard on Halloween with a foot of snow in 1991. Someone posted a picture on Facebook of how bad it was. So far haven't gotten the groups of ten either. Great costumes. One was a Gorilla and Rita would have enjoyed the green alien.

I give out two treats to those I know and if it is a small group. The bigger groups I have given out one. Now that is 8 I will more than likely start giving out two so I will not end up with much. I buy enough for 100. The most we have had was about 120. That is too many. I like this year just the right amount are coming.

Margaret

It's still Halloween out here in Pacific Standard Time and that's a good thing, I guess. I blew it today! Started out strong then - bam. One beer and out go all my good intentions. Look at my diary and weep, lol. I do this too often.

Good new is tomorrow is November, and there are no real opportunities to overindulge in November, right? Right?

I’m 55 and I’m in!! I’m nervous cuz I cheat but I’m announcing it so I will be held accountable!! Tomorrow is Nov 1. Start day one!!! Here I go! Come on ladies. Let’s support each other

Thanks Barbie and Kelly!

Friend's visit has been grand, lots of chat, walking, fun, food, wine and beer. Logged every lick bite and sip, regret nothing.

Lisa I believe you will too! (Oct pg 77).
Michele 30 mins walk away the pounds BEFORE your blood test? I'd keel over. ;} so sorry to hear your bridge troubles. How frustrating!
Allie con VERY gratulations on both the 51 lbs and having the courage to email your wants to your boss. Boo to him and Yay for the vision board.
Amber 5 minutes with a 2yr old photo ROTMLAO! I do not like the sound of that church's rules about childcare and glad you won't entrust JR to them. IMHO, those mega church pictures don't look much to me like a house of prayer...
Pip “an apple a day...” LOL! Safe travels.
Yvonne I hear ya. Joe just ate a maple iced custard filled doughnut after his oatmeal with dried fruits and nuts breakfast. How much to you want to bet that when he weighs in at the Dr's tomorrow his weight is down? “Haunted Refrigerator Night” LOL!
Katla what is it with keyless keys? I misplaced mine yesterday and haven't yet found it. Ugh.
Heather So sorry to hear your DH's aunt's ordeal, so grateful her neighbor noticed the open door and called the police. Happy “houseiversary”. What is a “biscuity” champagne? Sweet like cookies?
Vicki hugs to your DGD and son for Cocoa's loss. Bless them for taking her in when the neighbors just left her. :noway:
Kim Brava for trying to teach your nephew that there is no magic bucket of $$ out there. Might also hint about the consequences to those who sue frivolously...
Ginny in OH Brava for persisting with pt despite the pain. Sometimes alternating heat with ice can hasten healing.
Sh0tz99 Just added Geography of Bliss to my Library list. Thanks!
Kelly con VERY gratulations on your October successes!
Karen in VA Thanks for the Jared Box info. https://www.projectgivingkids.org/nonprofits/the-jared-box-project/ Reminds me of when I was in hospital at 12 for an appendectomy. Lovely dear lady friend of family wrapped several small gifts, one for each day I was hospitalized. Really looked forward to choosing and opening each daily package. Some were toys or puzzles, some were personal care items, it was just the joy of having something to look forward to and a little surprise that was so memorable.
Welcome Rebasporty1, sorry mfp can't restore your former id.
Margaret your blueberry “pie” sounds delish!
Beth that produce looks amazing for NY state in almost-November ?!?
Rori good thoughts for your brother's interview. What a great bday present that new job would be. Admire your “with knowledge comes relief” attitude. Healing thoughts sent your way.
Lanette, think I'll put off reading “Being Mortal” for awhile, sounds a bit too grim. Is there a Better Bones and Balance class near you? I've only been doing it for 4 weeks, and already notice a difference, going down stairs, in confidence. My friend who comes once a year really noticed a difference, she says I'm much steadier on the trails and she must be right, didn't think to bring my walking sticks on any of our hikes. And YES to dancing, not just for cardio, and strengthening legs, and balance but for our brains too. Dance on! Your DH falls once a week? Would he be open to any balance exercises?
JenniferM1234 no opportunities for overindulgence in November? Well, maybe if you live in Australia like Machka... :laugh:
Welcome jperun and skyhighstiletto!
Inspired by Lisa's assessment of what's working and what's not, will give some serious thought over the coming days. Today was last day of friend's visit and while I've been logging and exercising, food and alcohol have gone off the charts.

October summary: better than September-marked with a *
Daily: *log 100%, *weigh 100%, *vits 97% , *CI<CO=87%, new:CI <250 CO=38%, *5 mins training or 10 mins grooming Tumble=61%, *check in mfp 100%
4 days/wk: 30 mins *cardio (dance class, pack walk) =82%
3 days/wk: new: Better Bones & Balance =85%
Weekly: *rx=100%, new:tidy one room, dust and vacuum. 25%
Monthly: new:firehouse security committee mtg LISTEN, help projects move forward. 50% Showed up, could have listened better.
Bonus: *AF 68% just barely, *average steps 5344, new:prep guest room for Kara's visit=done.
Not done: finish email list for dog group, sew something, play something.

Pleased with BB&B and average steps.
Tumble, play and AF need more attention, dropping tidy, let's be realistic ;}

November strategy: Better than October!
Daily: log , weigh, vits, CI<CO, CI <250 CO, Tumble (5 mins training or 10 mins grooming), check in mfp
2 days/wk: 30 min pack walk
3 days/wk: Better Bones & Balance =85%
Weekly: rx, 90 min dance class (Tuesdays canceled for the holidays)
Monthly: firehouse security committee mtg LISTEN, help projects move forward.
Bonus: AF just barely, average steps > 5344, finish dog group email list, sew something, play something.

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 November: get up and do it EVERY day!
Steps=3308-Sunday,8707-Monday,10607-Tuesday!, 6605 Wednesday, 9360-Thursday. vits=30 log=31 CI<CO=27, CI<250<CO=18 Tumble=19 mfp=31 AF=21

Hello everyone.

It's a new month! It's hard to believe it is already November and the holiday season is here. The time has certainly flown by this year and I am looking forward to the holiday gatherings and socializing. Listed below is my October wrap up. My November goals will be listed in another post.

October Wrap Up

• Eating Plan – I recorded and tracked everything I ate and continued with meal planning.
• Water Intake Goal – 64 Ounces per Day – Missed meeting this goal 4 days this month.
• Weight Loss Goal - 6 Pounds – Total Lost – 9 Pounds
• Exercise Plan – Met cardio goals. Weight training not so much. Will make a better effort here.
• Plank Challenge Goal Was 60 Minutes of Planks in October – Total Minutes – 22
• Desk – I did not take apart and get rid of the desk in my guest room/old office. I finally realized why this goal has been so difficult for me. It was the first piece of furniture Charlie and I purchased and put together in our new home, 25 years ago. I think subconsciously I feel like I am deconstructing our life together. I am going to work on this because I know things are not memories. My memories will be there until they are not and nothing will bring them back, if that’s my destiny. Death does not stop love.

I attribute most of the weight loss to sticking to my guns with my caloric intake, 1200 calories per day, no matter what I am eating and moving more as I do mundane tasks. I also do not eat my exercise calories since I am not burning 1000s of calories per day. I have also been drinking 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. I found an article on MSN yesterday detailing what happens to our bodies when we ensure we are properly hydrated. Not only is our cognition increased we also burn 23 calories drinking a half a liter/17 ounces (I consider that a 2-4-1. We are not only doing something good for ourselves we are burning calories). This isn’t the exact link, but this article mentions several good things regarding weight loss and decreased appetites when we are properly hydrated.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss#section2

Just in case you cannot use the link. Here are some extracts.

• A study of overweight women examined the effects of increasing water intake to over 1 liter (34 oz) per day. Several other studies have monitored overweight people who drank 1-1.5 liters (34–50 oz) of water daily for a few weeks. They found a significant reduction in weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and body fat found that over a 12-month period, this resulted in an extra 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of weight loss.
• Some people claim that drinking water before a meal reduces appetite. There actually seems to be some truth behind this, but almost exclusively in middle-aged and older adults.
• After one school year, the risk of obesity had been reduced by a whopping 31% in the schools where water intake was increased.

I hope everyone finds their inner strength today to overcome the obstacles life has put before them. My favorite WW coach was full of little motivational sayings. One of my favorites still is, “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.”.
SuziQ – Broward County, Florida

Good morning all! Halloween is over and today I am hoping for a relaxing day with my little ones. lol Probably won't be as relaxing as I would want; but due to a couple of kid's doctors appointments and one with the flu, I only have three kids today. All under 2!
My goals for October worked well for me (with a kick in the kiester from the challenges Machka recommended)
My goals for November:
100 miles of walking (not including the walks with the kids)
24 hours of exercise (other than walking and what I do with the kids)
log every bite/sip
one pound of veg a day
keep water intake up (harder in cold weather)

Other November goals:
Begin paperwork and trainings for renewal
finish trainings for CDA (only seven hours needed)

Welcome new girls!

Lanette and Barbara- I was the one who recommended Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. It IS a pretty depressing read, but it came along at a time when I really need to read it, due to my mother in law's failing health and her children's insistence that she go into assisted living. Depressing, but so insightful; and I really took away a more open minded view about aging and listening to the aging and their desires. And, YES, Lanette, the fact that falls are generally the proverbial "straw" that breaks a camels back when it comes to your health deteriorating. Scary stuff and it definitely is a motivator to stay strong and limber/agile.

I had NO trick or treaters. That is okay. I got a few more things tossed into the big dumpster (it is going today!!) and was able to sit down and talk to Tim about being my co-worker when my zoning approval comes through (soon I hope).

I got my five mile walk in this morning. I really hate walking in the dark. But...it is done. I also did my yoga and 40 minutes of core and leg/glute work. WE will see if I can lose another eight pounds this month. Wouldn't that be wonderful?!

Kids are beginning to arrive. I better fly! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Good morning everyone

I have been lurking on this group for a while now and have decided to take the plunge and join in. I am 52 and living in Ireland. I am finding losing weight more difficult the older I get. I am also hoping to move more. October was up and down weight wise and ended up losing 1 lb. Hope to do better this month. Nell

It's finally in the 30's here! A hot cup of coffee is just the thing!


Thanks Barbie for the start of a new month!