WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

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

Hello one and all.

I hope everyone is having a positive day or will be having one. I was struggling a little late last week and through the weekend with changes in attitude. After yoga in the park on Saturday, which was such a positive experience, it made me realize I was slipping back to my old habits dwelling on the past mixed with some negative self talk. I have to remember to live in the moment and within each moment I am in control of m thoughts and feelings. It's not what others are doing to me it is how I react to those actions.

Welcome all who are new. I wish you all pleasant journeys filled with lots of milestones.

I have continued to track my not-so-young self's progress to my younger self and am happy to report that even though I am in menopause (2 years now) I am still kicking my younger self's b___. Is motivation tougher, yes, but I have so many more reasons to want to be a healthier version of myself. Am I fortunate, yes I am. I have not yet been hit with any major illnesses or accidents. I am in control of making any of those roadblocks easier, if I am healthier.

For those who are interested here is the not-so-young comparison. It can be done!!!!
Today is going to be a long day. We have our quarterly Town Hall meeting with our division's President. I decided instead of rushing in to get a seat I am going to go in to the meeting at the last minute and step in place at the back of the room. That will give me almost 60 minutes of leisurely walking! This is a big change for me as I normally would "mark" my place well before the meeting. I will also be skipping the darn bagels they serve and will opt to have my healthier breakfast.

The holiday season has certainly started in the office. A vendor brought in a boatload of premium danishes with coffee for the entire office (there are 120 of us that are not fully remote). Co-workers are bringing in treats and party leftovers. I am keeping strong and am reminding myself I would much rather enjoy a meal/time with friends instead of the instant gratification (and, then self-berating) of a treat in the office. Resistance is certainly more fulfilling. My mantra during the coming days/weeks is (yes, I have mentioned this before), "Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin" as per my favorite WW coach. I find myself changing "thin" to "healthy" "strong" "positive", etc..

Take care one and all.
SuziQ - Broward County

Morning, afternoon and evening all,

Color me frustrated on the eating front. I think Karen in VA's comment about "food brain," is right on the mark--that my brain moves over into this headspace where needing/wanting food overwhelms every rational thought. You'll never see me sling the term "food addict" around, as humanity in general are all food addicts--if we don't eat, we die. But I am, I know, addicted to how food makes me feel, and for the last three months, I've lost the battle to not indulge in that addiction pretty much every day.

That feels like an overdramatic statement - but looking back down the last few months (and quite a bit of the rest of my life) my rational mind just steps aside and lets the 300-lb. me take right over, and I am mindlessly shoving food down my throat yet again. And if I don't do something about it, I'll be right back up to that 300 lb. person. I genuinely want to find the control panel and the lever that I can flip that pushes me back over to the rational side of eating. I know it's there. I've found it before - and in fact, found it twice since I started with this group of lovely people, losing 40 pounds in a six-month span. But, since I began exercising again, I've struggled with this every single day - and I'm 13 pounds heavier than when I started back in the gym July 30. Averaging more than four pounds GAIN each month is not where I want to be, but I need to keep the exercise, too.

I know the suggestions will come thick and fast, and I'll take them all as they are meant--but this morning, I just needed to say those words above to people who understand these feelings. On a happier note, the rest of my life from work to marriage to home life is amazing and happy. Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight is the last piece of my puzzle, and I need to find it and fit it in, so I can stop this sine wave from despair to joy and back again with how big my ever-loving backside is getting.

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

I am here. Just trying to fit in m morning walk and exercise. Only gives me time to read, usually. Hugs to Janet R a bittersweet time for sure. Sorry about your sister's passing; but thrilled that you are celebrating a birthday! Happy birthday, friend!
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

scgirlz3 wrote: »

Good morning from the East Coast, just south of Charleston SC. Finally getting some cool weather here, so I am a happy camper! Currently have an online fitness group but would love to join y'all [you all] as well. Nutrition is KEY!

I'd like to be walking, jogging or cycling that road.


Machka in Oz

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. They really did help me see the other side of my insecurities.
Today is a new day! The sun is shining here although it's a tad cool out. Good news is I love sweater weather!!
I wish everyone a beautiful blessed day!!

Saw this one on Facebook this morning.



Lanette