WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020

fanncy0626 wrote: »

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Mary Just checking with you to make sure the 10 lb goal is feasible - is this goal to lose 10 extra lbs you had regained, or 10 lbs less than your size 0 photo? What is your current BMI?

The 10 pounds is just a number. I’m really going for muscle development and fat loss. I’m not sure what my BMI actually is. I’m currently at the weight of the size 0 photo. However sizes of clothes fluctuate by brands. I’m trying to do a recomposition which is building muscle through diet and exercise and lose any left over body fat. I hope to be like Ernestine Shepherd someday. I’m actually very close. My goal is to continue to strengthen my bones through the Kettlebell and progressive overload. I’m definitely not anorexic. I want to show women our age that they can be healthy, strong, and get rid of their tummy rolls through a healthy diet and exercise! Maybe someday if I get bored I can become a fitness instructor. I already have a coaching license.



Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

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Mary So is this mostly about how to Go Forward With a Fierce Heart?
If so, I have a suggestion: throw your scale away! Try on the skinny jeans every day instead. Insist that your mirror be honest with you. Call that darn mirror out for lying to you. Ask for a BodyPod analysis for your birthday or Christmas or anniversary. If there is anyone who can accomplish her goals, it is you. Believe me. And believe in yourself. You are a true role model.

Heather: Brava on the cruise situation. I've done 2 Norway cruises, so,I know how expensive they are.
Lisa: Thank you for the pics of the grands. I do understand the lookon your DH face. It's lovely to see them, but we do like our own space to ourselves.

I've had such a good day today. The weather was fine and sunny and DH and I had another walk in the fresh air. We live right on the edge of the countryside, so walked out of town in the spring sunshine.

I always workout at home, so will continue to do so. And walking in the fresh air is always an option.

The weekend is relatively free of planned outings as there are diversions for roadworks on the way to DEDs house over the weekend, so,our usual Sunday visit is cancelled. I plan to work on decluttering and organising the Hobbies room. My craft supplies are in need of a little rearranging.

This is one of my recently completed watercolours which I thought I would share with you.

Hey Ho! KJ reporting from warm(er) but rainy DFW area Texas! Spent yesterday traveling, three hour drive to Chicago, three hours in airport people watching. A LOT of people very obviously confused as to how or whether to protect themselves from any potential germ. Saw a lot of people with masks on, mouths covered, noses uncovered, pulled around their neck because it was hard to talk in them or be heard; gloves on, gloves off, one glove on and one glove off (so that they could use their phones), eating with gloved hands after handling money and touching other things with gloved hands. It was probably the most interesting time I have spent in an airport. lol ANYHOW...I am here! My youngest son, Colin, is with me. Was greeted warmly by Chappie the Wonder Dog (because he knows he's grandma's boy! Chappie thoughts: "Grandma's here!
More walks, backyard play, and an egg for breakfast every morning!" Baby Miguel also warmed to me quickly, but he is such a happy little chunk. I think he just loves being held and looked at and talked to, and watching Joaquin cause a scene.
Joaquin has warmed up to me a little quicker thanks to a quick stop at the local sweet shop and some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on my phone while we were in the car. (Yes, I have stooped to bribery). We did a little downtown sightseeing, visited my daughter's office and said hi to her boss (whom we have met before) and met her two new coworkers. Had a really great salad at a little pub called Flying Saucers. Took Joaquin to the sweet shop as a birthday treat, then a stop at a HUGE Star Wars store so that Uncle Colin could indoctrinate him into the SW Universe. Uncle Colin took great glee in the fact that Joaquin picked out a red light saber as his present. We offered him blue, green, and purple; but he wanted the red. He leans toward the dark side, I guess. His 3 year old attitude/tantrums are proof of that. lol Joaquin's birthday is tomorrow, we need to do a shop in the morning to buy a few things, but mainly ingredients for birthday browinies and ice cream! I will be posting pics as soon as I get on facebook (then will pop them up here).
News from Michigan when my plane landed last night. All schools K-12 in the ENTIRE state of Michigan have closed for three weeks! Between last night and this morning, I have received about a dozen messages inquiring about childcare! Because I have a home childcare (that is not affiliated with the schools) it is my choice as to whether I stay open or close. I will remain open, as it is only the families that I have been caring for; so the germs are "known to me". Does that sound odd? lol I have my cleaning and preventative measures already in action; so I am really not worried.
Heather- So glad the Saga cruise lines made a decision and I think your choice (to take the refund now) is the one I would take.
Lisa- Enjoy the time with your family!
Kiwi- Love the description of your NSV (workout/body response)! Laughing until coffee hit my laptop screen! lol

There are more of you I wanted to reply to, but I just had to catch up on over 160 posts (since yesterday morning at 7am)! I will catch up and chat more tomorrow morning, as I will be up waaaaay before the grandsons. Love to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)