Ages 70+

Good morning

We been blessed with another beautiful day.

I spent yesterday catching up on emails, filing and decluttering the so called office (spare room) and moving the items from the basement main room back into to the utility room. (aftermath of install of mechanical items: furnace etc) .

Weeded a strip of garden and have another bed to do. Then the process starts over.

Took a time out to continue reading about Intuitive Eating. It is a very intense read. One (myself speaking) has to be committed to the "new" lifestyle after all the years and years of having a dieter's mentality. I can change a few things now, however it is a long process to forgive myself for putting my body, mind and spirit through such a strict dieting regime. I am somewhat angry at myself for using dieting as a form of attaining health; notice I wrote "somewhat". I am not going to carry the "anger" for long. I am going to act.
The light bulb was bright when it switched on in my head. The Aha moment was loud when I realized (now) I was using dieting as a form of attaining health.
Yes, using the weight releasing tools (diet) helped physically, however the mental abuse of what I put myself through is not acceptable (looking back) the highs, lows , thoughts of rebounding, calorie counting; the list goes on . Then my body suffered if my dieting regime did not go according to plan.
Circles, Circles and more circles.
I will to rewire my brain. I have to plan small, scary steps to "let go" of the dieting mentality.
I am still am obsessed with discipling (beating) myself if I did not have a "perfect day" of dieting. Staying the course.
"They" (dieting industry) say it's OK to not have a perfect day of dieting; don't beat yourself up. I say "I HAVE to have a perfect day", because I do beat myself up if I don't. Doing so changes the mood around me. I don't lash out; I just retreat into myself.
Stinking Thinking.
Am I making any sense here?
Thanks for reading.

Just for today I am going to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Off to the Rec. Centre Walk- 45minutes. 50minutes - Cable weights and stretches

Have a healthy day everyone.

Hi all. Fun day planned for today. Going to the flea market to get some walking in (and pick up fresh produce). My leg muscles became very weak after my knee injury, so I've been working on building them up. Never been much of a walker but need to be now. So far, I've increased to 2500 steps @ day. Not a whole lot, but I could hardly walk at all for a while. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Please join in and write a note about how you're doing. We want this group to be active and not go by the wayside like so many others.


@Joy1580vb ... I bet your tomatoes are going to be real good and tasty. There's nothing I like better than a homegrown, ripe tomato fresh out the garden. Can't be beat! Sounds like you're dealing with spring weather (pollen, low temps) compared to us Floridians who are frying in the heat. I bet it's beautiful there.

@jonni82014 ... Thank you for introducing me to IE. I'm still reading my books and practicing it along with IF (Intermittent Fasting). I admit yesterday I was tired and a bit hungrier than usual, so I ate several small meals of what my body wanted. I felt a little guilty that I wasn't following my IF plan but not too guilty. I ate good food, no junk, and I feel stronger today.

I'm committed to following a sensible eating plan (not a diet) for the rest of my life and listening to my body as far as what it wants/needs. I'm noticing that I overeat at times so I'm going to make a practice of stopping when I'm somewhat satiated and saving the rest for later. Afterall, later always comes when you'll be hungry again.

I'm sure I'll shed some pounds along the way but that's not what I'm really after... It's the good health and longevity that I want. I'll be 78 in November, and I hope to live well into my 80's.

Good morning, ladies.

BarbMessimer....hope you enjoyed your time at the flea market yesterday. Totally agree with you about sensible eating and good health.

Did a bit of yard work yesterday with weed whacking around some of my fruit trees and trimming some very overgrown rose bushes. Nothing up in the garden yet except for dill. Got my bamboo stakes in for the 6 tomatoes that will require pruning.

Doing laundry this morning then will get filling prepared for perogie making tomorrow. Will be freezing some for hubby to enjoy while on holiday.

Enjoy the day.

A relaxing day today

Joy1580vb wrote: »

annliz23....Good to have a relaxing day. Hope you enjoyed it.

Yes thanks it was unusual as the house is normal full with grandchildren.

BarbMessimer wrote: »

Uh oh.... I've been trying to up my walking since my knee has healed. It left my leg muscles weak and in need of strengthening. I worked up to 2500 steps a day. Not a lot but was better than what I've been doing. So, Sunday I walked around the flea market and ran some errands to get my steps in and yesterday I was so tired I couldn’t do anything but lay around all day. Today I'm still tired. On top of that, I have a heart condition and started feeling a pressure sensation mid chest last night, took a nitroglycerin tablet and it went away. The Cardiologist changed my medication and said I’d need another heart catheterization if this continues (I have 2 heart stents from 9 years ago). So.... I think I need to back off a little. Not going to do much today and keep my little pills handy. He's on vacation and if I need a heart cath, I want it to be him. I’ve been thinking that if there’s a problem, they probably couldn’t restent me and I’d need open heart surgery. I’m not sure I’d want that but I guess it’s better than having a heart attack… but I could still die from the surgery. We really must appreciate every day we’ve been given because we don’t have an unlimited amount of time... And I think I need to take it easy today. The chores can wait.

Rest up there will always be chores to do but you are more important.

@BarbMessimer Take care and rest. Every day is a new day. Very true Barb; to appreciate each day as it is given to us. Our time clocks are only wound once.

Rainy days here and forecast for the next five.
Lots to do inside. However the other day I crashed out for the majority of the day. My body needed a rest. I am finally realizing that I cannot do the activities (mentally and physically) that I used to do, not only years ago but even a year ago. This year I am feeling my age. Yesterday I felt more rest, though I feel I pulled a muscle in my rib cage; so today we are off to the Rec Centre. DH to get his workout; me walk and maybe hot tub.

Have a healthy day everyone

Hope things improve @BarbMessimer.

Warm in the UK today

annliz, so glad to see you here!

Thanks, everyone for your concern. A heart catheterization was recommended, and I opted to leave the hospital and have it done by my #1 rated Cardiologist (who I've been seeing for 9 years) on Monday, June 10th. If there's anything wrong, I trust him. In the meantime, I'm not doing anything strenuous. I'll keep you updated.

BarbMessimer...I hope your procedure goes well on Monday and you have a speedy recovery.

jonni82014...Congrats to your grandson. It is so wonderful to see our grandchildren (and children) make achievements in their lives.

Just enjoying my second cup of coffee this morning then will be venturing out to the garden. Planning on doing a bit of hoeing as can now see my rows coming up. Always feel a bit of satisfaction when plants start popping up. Looks like another sunny but windy day.

Enjoy your day.

Update: Heart procedure can't be done on Monday. The office is working on rescheduling, but it'll be next week... might even be Wednesday. I hope so as I have a nice luncheon that's been on the books for a while for Tuesday and I'd like to be there. I'm feeling fine. Will keep my friends here posted.

BarbMessimer Absolutely beautiful pic of your flowers.

ssfx50 Enjoyed reading your post. It sounds like you have a very positive attitude even though dealing with life challenges. I have two dogs that give me enjoyment also. One is a border collie/lab cross and the other is a little 18 pound poodle/terrier cross that was abandoned in our area and ended up in our yard so we decided to keep her. Pop in any time and let us know how you are doing.

Cool here this morning and overcast. Covered my tomato plants last night and it got down to a chilly +3 C so glad I did. Did a bit of hoeing and will go out again this afternoon weather permitting. Everything looks like it is up except for potatoes. Nice to see my rows.

Enjoy the day.

I'm down again today for a total of 8.5 pounds lost in 3 weeks. I'm really proud of myself and so encouraged to continue on with the food and the way of eating that's working for me. It took me 3 years to figure it out but I'm on the right track now. Everyone is different and once they find what works for the, just be consistent and follow their plan... for life. Wishing all my friends here success!

oceanmelody wrote: »

Hi everybody, so can I join this group? MFP has informed me that they are getting rid of their Newsfeed, which I liked very much because I didn’t have to be too chatty, just like peoples’ progress and occasionally comment. I am bereft! I’m definitely in this age group. Right now I’m maintaining but if I lost 17 more I could get down to my pre-pregnancy weight from 1986.That was a long time ago!

Absolutely!!!! We have a nice group here of ladies within a similar age, and we understand the difficulties we face in losing weight and becoming healthier. I didn't start this group but I'm a regular poster. Post often and we'll root you on!

Good morning

@oceanmelody Welcome.
We are a very positive group that encourages all to "do" whatever is necessary to achieve their health and wellness goals.

Our family has had Golden Labradors for years. We do not have dogs now; however; we do have about six living in our immediate area. We have gotten to know one another quite well. Plus when we walk in the River Valley or our residential neighbourhood there is familiarity seeing the same dogs walking as well. One incident in the River Valley a well known dog bounded up to DH for a good pet and scratch. Animals are very therapeutic, loyal, good friends.

My weight number is stable; I would like to release more.I am disappointed at the scale number.
I am active. I do exercise frequently. I go to the Seniors Centre fitness room 2XWK and the Rec. Centre 3XWK. Free weights, Cable Weights, Stretches and Walking. I treat my workout routine as a job. Show up; get it done.
Yardwork and housework included.

Is it about the scale, shape or overall health markers? Probably all are involved however, I still focus on the scale number. I should step back and take a look in the mirror to see that my body shape is more defined in some areas. Except for the darn abdomen Rewire the brain.

The temperature is cool. So the hardwood floors need a surface clean and a few loads of laundry.

I will remember to take a time out. I wish I was close enough to smell the fragrance of the beautiful plumerias The fragrance of lilacs are wafting through the neighbourhood.

Have a healthy day everyone.