50+ Women for the Month of March

:flowerforyou: Becky, good luck with the doctor. I, too, hope that you'll be back on the exercise trail soon.:bigsmile:

:bigsmile: :flowerforyou: Heather, your goals sound great. I need to work harder on the water. I wake up every morning with good intentions and by bed time I realize that unless I drink 4 glasses on the way to bed, I'll be under my goal again.:sad: today is a new day---two glasses of water and two cups of herb tea and it's early afternoon.

This is the first time in my life that I've regularly started my big meal with a salad and had a tomato and carrots with my evening meal.

Thanks to your encouragement, I did well going to a restaurant for lunch on Sunday. I ordered a vegetable stir fry with tofu and rice and ate only half the rice. I couldn't find an exact match in the MFP database but I found something close. Then, just to be sure, I had an Isagenix shake for dinner (240 calories) and did an extra 20 minutes on the stationery bike. We watched a movie called "Bull Durham".

I look forward to hearing about the Polar F6 heart monitor. I probably don't need another "gadget" but I'm keeping an open mind.

It's warmer here today and no wind or snow or rain so it was a great 50 minutes at the dog park:bigsmile: :glasses:

Have a great day. :flowerforyou:

Hello every one. I haven't posted for a while and I figured I better check in and be accountable. I've done horrible the last few weeks. I pretty much maintained but my goal was to lose some some more. I jut need to get back on the ball and do my exercises. I've really been lazy the past few weeks. I set a goal on another thread to lose 5 pounds by St. Patrick's day and failed miserably at that. I'll have to go on that thread and fess up too. I haven't caught up on reading the posts on this thread but I hope everyone is doing well.

Keep on striving to reach your goals. I'll really try to start doing better and have a good report the next time. Good luck to you all. :flowerforyou:

Betty

Thanks Kathy. Is it very expensive? Today I bought a thermos that keeps track of how much water I am consuming. I think that all I need to do is turn a dial to keep track.

:flowerforyou: Hi All

I just got finished working out with The Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD. I just love it. So I was doing some research on their web. I found this very interesting.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/exclusives/fitness/getting_fit/stretch.shtml

:flowerforyou: sailgal. I have really not looked at clothes yet. Only when i have to. I did hear that the manufacturers did play with the size's. I can only remember Size 3. I was a size 5 for a short amount of time way back when. I was really skinny. I would love to be in a 10. Can't wait. Hope to see it this summer. But, if I don't I know I will be feeling so much better.

:flowerforyou: Swiss I hope I helped you!!!:bigsmile:

I have to go for my water now.

:flowerforyou: Kathy

healthier4me--I have been using the calorie count on the machines that I use at the gym. I wandered if they were accurate.

healthier4me--I have been using the calorie count on the machines that I use at the gym. I wandered if they were accurate.

Swissmiss

Before I purchased my Polar F6 I was relying on the calorie counter on my own personal treadmill so when I got my monitor I discovered that the reading was off in the hundreds! That really was a big shock to me because I thought I was burning sooooo very much more calories than I actually was. When I travel and use the exercise facilities in the hotels I have also discovered that on the treadmills and ellipticals that I use the calorie count is really off too! I have even worked out on a friend's treadmill and it was inaccurate as well. That has been my experience so I am thankful that I don't rely on the machines to give me an accurate reading for calories burnt.

Hope this info was helpful:flowerforyou:

Great Info. I just can't wait for my Polar F6 to show up. I also love the Biggest Loser Boot DVD. I am finding that I am using my weights through out the day. Just did sit ups with them. :bigsmile:

I can't make it to the gym pretty much this week. Personal issues, But, I sure am working out.

Hope all is having a great day.

Kathy

Hi Everybody!:flowerforyou:

I just got back from a long weekend visit with my friend. I gained 2 lbs, which I am very proud to say. My food choices were bad, and worse. Had a good time, hadn't seen her in over 2 years. I just Love her.

My goals are to get back on track.
Make a spreadsheet for tax perposes.
Drink lots of water today. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Happy St. Patrick's Day:bigsmile:

What a beautiful day we are having here today. The sun is shining every so brightly and believe it or not the temperature has reached double digits again today:happy:

The morning started off on a wonderful note...I have dropped a couple of the lbs that followed me home from vacation. Maybe that is what my metabolism needed to help me jumpstart that darn scale:laugh: Besides laundry and housework this morning I did the entire Biggest Loser Bootcamp DVD again-took me 56 minutes this time...I am using my 8lb weights but I think by the end of this week I will graduate to the 10lb ones. I really like Bob and this workout as you can tell!

I also went for a 70 minute brisk walk outside and then shovelled the snow in my front yard to help it melt along. It has been a stupendous day and it isn't even over yet I think tonite I will go for another walk...I just love the time change

Warmest wishes to all

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I started reading the posts today and as soon as I saw the word "water" I got up and went to the kitchen, got a glass of water, and brought it back to drink at the computer. You all inspire me so much.:bigsmile:

I almost never buy clothes. All the clothes I have, that I've had for years, are size 16 pants with elastic waistbands, roomy jumpers with no waist line, skirts with elastic waistbands, and size large and extra-large turtlenecks and sweatshirts. As I gained weight, they didn't look too small and as I've lost they don't look too much too big. I did discover two pairs of size 14 pants in the back of the closet and they fit now:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: so I moved them up where I can get to them. I'm going to take it one day at a time and not start thinking about buying new clothes, yet

I am reading everything you are all writing about a heart rate monitor. Having just spent almost $600.00 for the stationary bike, I'm not eager to fall in love with another exercise "goody". You are all probably right about the inaccuracy of exercise equipment. However, since I use the same measures every day (the step counter in my phone and the calorie counter on the stationery bike,) even if they are inaccurate in the real world they can still be compared to each other. So if they tell me I've burned 600 calories on a dog park, dance, bike day and only 300 on a no dance day, at least there is a comparison and I can strive to increase the numbers. I don't eat more than a few of my exercise calories (I stay under 1300 no matter what) so I'm not trying to accumulate calories for a big bedtime peanut butter orgy. :laugh: That doesn't mean that after all of you buy the Polar F6 and continue to rave about it that I won't go buy one too. But for now, I'll stick with what I have.

You're all wonderful. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your successes and your challenges. It helps me so much.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Good Evening All,


I decided to go out with my family for St. Patty's Day. I wanted to hear the Irish Band. Before, I left I had my low calorie pizza. 350 for the entire pizza. I just love it. So, when I got to the Bar/Grill I did not have the special Corn, Beef and Cabbage everyone else was eating. All I had was Black Coffee. I am so proud of myself.

My mom (84) and Dad (77) were on the dance floor dancing away. I had so much fun watching them have so much fun. They are also an inspiration.

Hope all had a great day.

Kathy

:flowerforyou: Good Morning All,

Got my Heart Rate Monitor yesterday. I used it this morning and I absolutely love it. I can now know exactly how many calories I have burned while exercising at home.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Hope all have a great Morning.

:flowerforyou: Kathy

Swissmiss, hope you feel better soon. :flowerforyou:
As for Kathy, wow! I am exhausted reading about all your exercise and beyond impressed at your willpower on St. Patty's Day.:flowerforyou:
I am going to really have to try harder to keep up.
My colonoscopy went well and, hopefully, this will jump start me going in the right direction with the weight loss ticker.
I am going to my exercixe class and maybe even take a walk later if it stays nice out.
have a great day everyone.
Zaza

Good Morning all


Swissmiss - I sure hope you get better soon. You have been dealing with alot

I continue to take motivation from everyone on this thread. I have even been drinking my water:happy:
Also i have been having success by following my 'copying a fellow poster' challenge - meaning I do something that someone else on here does - today its a workout DVD - You all do so much more than me and I get inspired to do more too:flowerforyou:
I have to lose 3 lbs by Mar 24th to meet my goal and I think I'm heading into my special lady time so that should effectively screw up my efforts. However I still will perservere. I think if I hit 216 by my Sat weigh in I'll just 'assume' that I made 215 by Tues:laugh: My late night slips are getting fewer and more controlled. Hopefully I can overcome completely. I might be a bit challenged today for staying within my cals. because I have already eaten my lunch and snacks and it's only 11:45 Oops!!

Today I will
drink my water
do a workout DVD for 20-30 minutes
10 minutes on the elliptical
stay close to calorie limit

Have a great day

Heather

hi everyone - my name is elli - i'm on the Senior Golden Sneaker thread but i've been checking this out too and would love to join you ladies - it's just going to take me awhile to figure out who you all ARE! lol, hi Barb! I've seen you on here!

I live in northeast, rural colorado - my whole life has been a battle with weight. I lost 40 pounds about 2 years ago and started slowly putting it back on. For the first time i caught it before putting it ALL back on so as a result i only have 12 to loose.WAY better than my usual 40!

I work out at a gym 2 or 3 times a week - doing cardio and weights, and i do bikram yoga twice a week. I try and take my dogs on long walks when the weather's good too. I'm also in the process of renovating my old house so i get some workouts stripping (walls and wood), cleaning, sanding, etc.

Anyway - looking forward to getting to know you! Have a good one. :flowerforyou: elli

Hi,
I am now on the right site march 50 thanks for posting where to go.I would like to be 5 lbs less by the end of the month. I have already lost 2 lbs didn't weight last week was on vacation. Good luck to us all.:smokin: