WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

JanetR-Happy Birthday! Didn't realize we shared the date.

Kelligifford88-15 pounds in 9 weeks is a pretty darned good weight loss. From what I have read on here, unless you have a really significant amount to lose, 1 pound a week is very good. It took me time to put on my weight so makes sense I wouldn't lose it overnight. Keep doing what you have been doing-it's working.

Thanks for birthday wishes. Quiet day, which is what I like. Heard from all children. Son and DIL sent me several pairs of fuzzy Christmas socks. They often don't know what to get me (since I don't have much of a problem buying what I want or need!), but somethings I won't buy--like the socks. I'll look at them, I'll buy them for others, but not for myself.

Had a 25 minute walk at lunch. Leg pretty much behaved (although not 100%). Physical therapy went well-they are noticing improvement in flexibility. Thursday we work on strength. Hopefully back on track.

Had an old rather large ottoman in the basement that has been of no use for several years. Cats sleep on it so it is covered with hair and nasty. Didn't want to set it at curb for trash due to size. Took it apart-put cover and foam in a plastic bag, broke the frame up and the whole thing is in a trashcan at the curb. Been wanting to get rid of the things for several years. Next week, an old upholstered chair that the cats have shredded over the years gets the same treatment. Just continuing decluttering and it feels good.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Not attending a gym from Oct 16-30th has its drawbacks! 3 days in and my arm muscles are so sore. Aack! I do like the feeling right after, warm from the sauna and tingly! I makes me think of when I was in the ski club in high school. The bus ride home every muscle spent, and still on the activity endorphin high. I shall acclimate once again. Its nice to have a scheduled life somewhat. Going to the gym is one of those things I don't ponder if I should go or not. I (or we) just go.👍.

Tonight I treated my guys and made fried rice, sauteed zucchini and green onions in a light teriyaki sauce, and hot Korean bbq sauce blackened chicken. They are both happily teary eyed and sniffing! I will have the zucchini, and a salad.

Thanks for all your input regarding my Navy sons non communication. I will do nothing but send cards and letters and keep my door open. A little stern words here and there. We have always had such a great relationship. I need to acclimate, adjust and adapt to this change. I keep telling him he is loved and appreciated. Here's him last year before he headed over to Japan.💖


Hugs to my favorite band of ladies!
💖Rebecca
Whidbey island
Washington

Welcome Stacey in Van, debgoodlett2014, 62pinecomes, Vicki from S. Wi and Ter-Ber in VT.
Margaret, wise words about compliments, you've learned some great self-parenting there.
Pip wow that is one luxurious hostel!
Janetr Happy (as much as possible) birthday. So glad you were able to celebrate this past weekend.

Just skimmed as I'm super sleepy, for no good reason. Got my daily “out of breath” from walking Tumble, but other than a couple loads of laundry, that's been it.

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=5902 so far, vits=4.5 log=5 CI<CO=4, CI<250<CO=1 Tumble=3 mfp=5 AF=4

kelligifford88 wrote: »

So. Been feeling the thoughts of my old ways rolling around in my head. Feeling a little discouraged. I have been with MFP for 9 weeks now. I log my diary every day. Following my specific diet without slipping. Yet here I am only 15 lbs down. Is this normal? I know I should be ok with it. At least I am down something.
Rant done.
I hope everyone is having a fabulous day.
Much love to all.

Hi Kelli.

Discouraged? You are averaging 1.67 pounds per week. Healthy weight loss should be around 1-2 pounds per week. You are doing great and making healthier choices for yourself. Maybe write down a daily affirmation and tape it to your bathroom mirror?

I think in our instant society we are tricked in to believing in instant cures. There's a pill for that or some miracle diet/exercise program that will have us down 50 pounds in a week. While the marketers are very good at spinning the words and images we have to remember they are in business to make money. Not set realistic expectations.

There are a few things you can do to get your mind off of just the scale. Take your measurements - all of them. You can add additional ones here on MFP. I measure my neck, chest, arms, waist, hips and thighs every two weeks. Watching the inches melt is very affirming. Also, a friend suggested I should take some pictures along my journey. When I compared where I was, two weeks in to the program and 60 days in I simply could not believe the difference in my appearance. Since we look at ourselves every day it's hard to see the changes that time brings.

Hope this helps. The gals here are very supportive and I find visiting the group frequently keeps me grounded.
SuziQ - Broward County - FL