WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,206 Member
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:) After losing over 50 pounds with the help of MFP and this thread, I have been resting on my laurels and being too casual about weighing and measuring and choosing food carefully. It's time for me to recommit and get back to my good habits and behaviours.

:) I look forward to continuing this journey with the help of supportive and encouraging friends. The title says Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome.

:) Let us know if you have goals or resolutions for July and how you did in June.

:) Be sure to bookmark this page so you can find it again.

:) If you sign your post with a name or nickname and a location, specific or general it helps us get to know each other better.

<3 Barbie from NW WA

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

My word for 2020 is "flexible"---both of body and attitude.
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Thanks Barbie! We appreciate you starting us off each month!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    o:)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    rmarlow - welcome

    Thank you barbie

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbie: Thank you for the new thread. Happy July 2020!!!

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    Thanks Barbie!
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    thanksBarbie!!
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,047 Member
    Happy birthday late Allie.
    Glad your procedure went well Katla.
    Thanks for the new start Barbie.

    Everyone take care Sue in WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Thanks, Barbie! Appreciate you keeping us going each month!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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    LOL!!! Somebody doesn't like my plants.

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    Hi all! Still windy here. Want to get a run in sometime. ;)

    Thanks Barbie. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Thanks BARBIE
    Welcome newbies
    Hubby has gone to do weekly shop. I went for walk yesterday and went into supermarket for the first time in 3 months felt a bit strange.
    Later will do KB workout plus cardio and a line dance video on YouTube
    DH is so pleased that he has an appointment next week for a haircut, I haven’t got confirmation if mine we both go to different salons.

    Stay safe

    Kate UK ❤️
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
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    https://www.actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-july
    https://www.actionforhappiness.org/

    Machka in Oz
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    KJ lots of parents could benefit from your wonderful ways with the kids. How often do I hear them saying to littlest ‘don’t do that you’ll get dirty’ best thing for them play in the dirt, jump in mud puddles. When mine were little I let them get covered in paint at the kitchen table. They remember all these things, my grands loved our beach holidays digging and getting covered in sand. Happy memories.

    Kate UK ❤️
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    The kids were in heaven watching all of the construction machines. THEN...the garbage man arrived to pick up my trash! lol The reaction from the kids was like Elvis taking the stage.
    KJ (Kelly)

    :lol::lol::lol:

  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,425 Member
    🌻🌻
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    :):):)
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Happy July 1st! Here we go! B)

    Kelly - loved those photos of the kids watching the road crew, and mud fun, lol. Brought back childhood memories of thunderstorms in Indiana - our farmhouse was on a slight hill so immediately after a rainstorm would pass, we kids would be out there launching teensy paper boats in the little "rivers" down our lane. If it wasn't so (thankfully) damp outside right now I'd be out drinking my early morning coffee on the deck with you.

    I'm also mesmerized by our garbage truck, lol. How those mechanical arms snake out, grab the can, hoist it up, dump the trash and set it back down. Pretty cool when you think about it. A big hat's off to those garbage truck divers who don't accidentally latch on to the mailbox which is only a couple feet away. :D

    Karen in VA - your herb planter is spectacular! Your sage looks great, as does your basil and other goodies. I have volunteer lemon balm now, and I'm stunned I've been able to raise basil from seed. It loves being in the greenhouse which often gets up to 90 or more. I just keep watering it and misting it. Crossing fingers.

    Debby in VA - loved the description of your flowers, we have many of the same but seems they are a month behind you. I suppose you all are eating fresh tomatoes too, lol. Hope to have some little Sungolds in the next couple weeks, they might be late due to our cool weather streak.

    Barbara - I popped some sage seeds into little germination pots yesterday, let's see if they do anything getting warmed up in the greenhouse. Growing them for the flowers sounds perfect even if I don't like sage...but come to think of it, I've never had it fresh before. Your morning at the beach with Tumble & Joe sound familiar. My DH has done similar in the past, and it's taken all my strength to not turn that beach air blue, lol.

    Katla - I think you hit the nail on the head about your dog picking up on your anxiety and getting anxious- panting. I've seen it many times with some of our dogs throughout our lives.

    And many thanks to Barbie for launching us into July :)

    My goal for July is to get back into the Tai Chi/Qigong and SWSY on a more regular basis, and so far so good this past week. Also keeping on a 12-16 hr "fasting" mode for my brain's sake if nothing else.

    Yesterday I bopped into town early for shopping.... Walmart was nutty (self checkouts weren't taking cash anymore - they said coin shortage!) Discovered that after I'd unloaded my cart onto the belt. Loaded everything back up and re-entered a LONG checkout line with cashiers, carts in front of me overflowing. Then searched my purse again and found my old Discover Card (I normally just use the Visa at the gas pump and online so it stays safely hidden in my car). So pulled out of that line and back thru the self-checkouts. I've been anxious to get in and out of that store (and most stores) in record time to limit exposure to cooties! Spoiled my plan, lol.

    Luckily was able to grab everything I needed and won't have to make a trip to town for a week.

    Looks like cootie cases are going up- it's mostly "youngsters" under 50 who aren't being hospitalized. We older folks are doing something right, which is great news.

    Dog #1 needs to eat so I better get going.

    Make it a fabulous day!

    Lanette B)
    Cool & showery SW WA State



  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Here's hoping we all have a great July!

    Thanks for the new thread Barbie, was it just me or did June seem to go on forever? :o

    I don't normally post goals for the month but think I'll pinch one from Lisa in AR "be lighter going out than I am going in" I liked that one - thanks Lisa :) I have actually lost 2lb - haven't lost anything in years, keep putting the same two pounds on then off, but this time I'm determined to keep it off for good.

    I'll do my best to keep up with you all this month.

    Keep safe and well <3
    Viv UK
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Morning Ladies
    I am up with Faith everyone is still sleeping,my brother,Faith and Buddy the dog.
    Alfie and I are in the den until she stirs and then we will start the day..its going to be a rainy thunderstormy day here..so that usually makes her sleep alot.. we shall see..
    Slept from 5:45 last night to about 5:30 this morning.. all the fun this past weekend wore me out lol
    Thanks again Barbie for keeping us going.... yoir the best!!!
  • AgnesFerniot
    AgnesFerniot Posts: 62 Member
    July start Weight: 217.cx
    July Goal Weight: 205
    Ultimate Goal Weight:

    July 1 :
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    2020 Monthly June
    Walking Distance (km): 70.6
    Walking Time (min): 884.4
    Cycling Distance (km): 52.3
    Cycling Time (min): 195.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 0.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 0.0
    Rowing Distance (km): 8.0
    Rowing Time (min): 51.0
    Other Distance: 0.0
    Other Time: 0.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 130.9
    Total Distance (miles): 81.3
    Total Time (min): 1130.4
    Total Time (hr): 18:50:22


    Didn't manage as much as I would have liked. Final exam, winter, etc.

    Machka in Oz

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