WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

12357…39

Replies

  • genealace
    genealace Posts: 240 Member
    Lovely day here in Canada's National Capital, lovely and sunny and cold - only -19c, but it doesn't look like there is any wind. Haven't been outside yet.

    I envy those of you who have pets and can empathize with those who are having pet-health problems. I know what a hard decision it is to have to take when we have to say good-bye to our companions. The local pet shop has a border collie pup and both my DBF and I love borders, and our last dog was a mostly border mix. Had all the herding attributes and loved to jump into the pool for a cool off swim on a hot day. Yesterday the border collie was out of the display so both of us had a chance to pet her. However, before we had got out of the mall, I was wheezing and my eyes were itching. I hate being allergic to dogs as I'd have loved to bring her home with me. I think it has got worse as I was ok when we had our dog - perhaps it is just because she was a puppy and I'd need to get used to her - but I'm not willing to try right now.

    Have to spend a while and enter all the dates for my aquafit classes and doctor's appointments in my new diary.

    Welcome to all the newcomers - you will find this a very supportive group.

    Tracked everything again yesterday and managed to keep under the totals in most categories except protein.
  • yellowrose5321
    yellowrose5321 Posts: 111 Member
    Oh, and BTW, my name's Linda. I don't mind giving my 1st name, and it's a lot shorter than my screen name.
  • deethinner
    deethinner Posts: 43 Member
    I am 57. I need to lose 30 lbs. I started one week ago today. I work out for 1 hour every day on the tredmil doing differnet programs on it for one hour. Then I use weights. I have been following a 1200 cal a day diet and logging everything I eat and today I weighed in and have not lost not even 1 lb. This is very upsetting. What am I doing wrong?
  • debloves2ride
    debloves2ride Posts: 386
    I am 57. I need to lose 30 lbs. I started one week ago today. I work out for 1 hour every day on the tredmil doing differnet programs on it for one hour. Then I use weights. I have been following a 1200 cal a day diet and logging everything I eat and today I weighed in and have not lost not even 1 lb. This is very upsetting. What am I doing wrong?
    if you are doing all that work out, you may need to eat a little more. but it is only a week and your body may need to adjust a little. give it some time! I figure it took me awhile to pack this on, it is going to take awhile to unpack :)
  • Benji49
    Benji49 Posts: 419 Member
    I am 57. I need to lose 30 lbs. I started one week ago today. I work out for 1 hour every day on the tredmil doing differnet programs on it for one hour. Then I use weights. I have been following a 1200 cal a day diet and logging everything I eat and today I weighed in and have not lost not even 1 lb. This is very upsetting. What am I doing wrong?

    I'd go with the not enough calories answer above. While it makes no sense to most of us you lose more weight by feeding your body what it needs than by dieting.

    This is what I have learned over the last year: You need to feed yourself a minimum amount of calories (let's say 1200 for the sake of throwing out a number - everyone is different). This needs to be the "net" at the end of the day so if you workout for an hour and use up more calories you need to feed your body so that your daily total consumed doesn't go below what you need to keep your body functioning properly. Also, if you aren't used to working out do you think you could be adding muscle weight?

    Bea
  • etremoi53
    etremoi53 Posts: 45 Member
    Wow! Just the group I am looking for. I had a good December in that I did not gain weight. I was able to maintain. I was just looking over the board for a few new women friends in my age bracket. Thanks for being here.:smile: I am 53 and my goal is to lose the next pound. I decided to go pound by pound and celebrate each one.
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    My big question of the day is: I started logging my actual water yesterday - and while the flavored water I drink has no calories it is quite high in sodium as I found out yesterday. My question is - if I'm not reaching my sodium ?goal? on this site even with the water should I be concerned? I know I should be drinking tap water but honestly the tap water at work is soooooo bad! I'm convinced that whatever comes out of that tap cannot be better for me than the bottled variety. Any thoughts?

    Bea


    First off the default goal on MFP is 2500mg and if you haven't changed it, it is probably too high. Today most guidelines suggest aroung 1500mg for those of us over 50. There are a lot of low calorie low sodium water flavors out there. Safeway brand "shake and run" has 0 and most crystal lights have 0-5mg. other options are filtering your tap water so it tastes better, freezing bits of fruit or berries and using those as ice to slighty change the taste of water works too. Good luck :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Just bumping girls, supposed to be at work. Ooops!
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    Good morning ladies,

    Major head cold. Vise grip around my head, feel like I swallowed glass and I can't breath. Stayed home from work today and plan to sleep alot. :sick:

    I hope you are all having a better day than me.

    Robin and the Bodi boy
    smiley-chores016.gif
  • Pam3
    Pam3 Posts: 1,687 Member
    I am 57. I need to lose 30 lbs. I started one week ago today. I work out for 1 hour every day on the tredmil doing differnet programs on it for one hour. Then I use weights. I have been following a 1200 cal a day diet and logging everything I eat and today I weighed in and have not lost not even 1 lb. This is very upsetting. What am I doing wrong?

    i agree with the other posters on this...you may need more of the good calories...maybe more protein.....but watch for the the net calories, you should not be below 1200.....also the calorie count on the exercise portion of MFP tends to a bit high, just an FYI....good luck:flowerforyou:
  • kackie
    kackie Posts: 676 Member
    Deethinner: I understand your frustration...it is likely a combination of things, so be patient! (building muscle, too much sodium?, and just being our age...sob!:cry: ) Try mixing up your workouts a little and the number of calories you eat, just don't add junk to get to the number you need. (Eat as many simple veggies as you can). And Water, Water, Water! It does help. And as our Barbie says: Never, ever give up! Good luck!!!:flowerforyou:
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
    Hello ladies.

    Goodness, so many new people. I can't remember, was it as busy as this last new year?

    It's been howling a gale here in London today - and rain like you wouldn't believe! At 5:30 this morning I was already being blown around when I left home to get over to my grandtwins (who were particularly adorable today ... Molly has now decided that it is a good plan to remove my socks and hide them, as well as my boots, so I can't leave! Not only that, but she hides each item in a different place ... cunning for a little 13 month old! I think she talks Teddy into keeping me amused whilst she hides them ... such a pair!)

    I must remember to call the doctor tomorrow to arrange the scan on my tummy - I'm still having problems with it. The most embarrassing thing is the rumbling noise it makes! No joking, my DH could hear it from the next room. It sounds like a tiger!

    My fridge is finally empty of all the Christmas/New Year food and drink. To be honest, I didn't overindulge, I must have trained myself well. There is some alcohol left, but it's been put into the pantry for when we have guests. I have entered my third year without alcohol and I am so proud to be able to say that. DH will very occasionally have a drink - maybe two, but never any more than that. He gets horrendous migraines so has always been cautious about booze, because he reckons he couldn't handle the aftermath.

    I suppose I should start thinking about preparing the evening meal rather than sitting at a computer.

    Have a good day my friends.
    Love to you all.
    Amanda x
  • debiann58
    debiann58 Posts: 14 Member
    :smile: sending a smile sun to all, good happy tuesday day, havung a good morning logging in good ,work out on wii off and on i love basketball and bowling its almost as if i really am playing, were is our snow i love the four seasons in new england,
  • Benji49
    Benji49 Posts: 419 Member

    First off the default goal on MFP is 2500mg and if you haven't changed it, it is probably too high. Today most guidelines suggest aroung 1500mg for those of us over 50. There are a lot of low calorie low sodium water flavors out there. Safeway brand "shake and run" has 0 and most crystal lights have 0-5mg. other options are filtering your tap water so it tastes better, freezing bits of fruit or berries and using those as ice to slighty change the taste of water works too. Good luck :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    I didn't know you could change the guidelines. I've found where I can change what I monitor (and that was another nightmare because really what are the right things to monitor????) Anyway how do I change the amounts?
    I never thought of using frozen fruit to flavour my home tap water. Then it might stay cold all day at work too! Great idea.
  • cathys01
    cathys01 Posts: 221
    Hi Dear Ladies:

    Wow, there are just far too many posts and way too many Newcomers, which is a good thing, Welcome one and all. I can't wait to get to know you all :flowerforyou:

    I am sort of glad to have the Christmas break over and done and to get back to the "norma" routine, if that makes any sense??

    I am like Michele, I got rid of the treats out of the house with the kids, so there is nothing left, I did not want anything but fruit etc. I did make some bad choices and I am up almost 2 lbs but I am not changing my ticker because I am giving myself a bit of time to get this weight off :grumble:

    My son that is in the military and DIL and granddaughter were over yesterday for the day (and stayed overnight) and then my other son and DIL and the other 2 grandkids were over for the day, just my middle son could not make it as he is a tattoo artist (that is what they are called so he tells me) and he owns his own shop and he already had appointments booked. But, nevertheless, we had a good day and I was glad to see my son as I had not seen him since he was posted on his last mission away in early October. Since he just did a mission, he is off work for a few weeks now, which is just as well, as his wife, my DIL is going in on Jan 9th to have her gallbladder removed. She is in the military too so she will be off for a couple of weeks as well recovering. They left for home this morning :sad:

    I see so many great goals being set for this year; aren't we an amazing group :drinker:

    I hope that those that are dealing with adversity can find the support they need from within our pages, I know I have when I have needed it.

    Well, Ladies, I am at work and I really should make a pretense of work, shouldn't I :laugh:

    Talk to you later. Take care of yourselves.

    Love, Cathy xx
  • Grandee47
    Grandee47 Posts: 261 Member
    I was reading today's USA Today Life section at lunch and I found an article about an MFPer from Rochester NY who lost 135 lbs! Hurray for her!:drinker: I thought you may want to read it. Inspirational! :smile:
  • scompton54
    scompton54 Posts: 90 Member

    .....also the calorie count on the exercise portion of MFP tends to a bit high, just an FYI.

    I thought this was the case too and the calorie counters on a lot of machines may be a bit low.
  • beth535
    beth535 Posts: 31 Member
    A quick post from work. I feel like I'm cheating because I don't think this is an "approved" site. Although my company is really big on fitness and losing weight, so maybe they changed their mind?

    Mary/Mimi: So glad to know I'm not the only one with parental issues even at this age! My latest "slacker" phase came about because of Mom issues. Same kind of thing: she's under a tremendous amount of stress due to health issues for her and her husband. She's in Florida, so it's not as intense as it could be. But I'll be going down for five days in less than 3 weeks. I am definitely taking my laptop!

    Bea: I can't tolerate tap water AT ALL. Most of the areas where I've worked (I've been with this company almost 18 years) had a water cooler paid for by the employees. Where I am now doesn't, so I brought in a Britta filtered pitcher, which I can keep in the refrigerator. Britta and probably other companies also make filtered individual bottles.

    Catch you later!

    Beth
  • mixdouble
    mixdouble Posts: 41 Member
    Hi all,
    I'm in too. Have been an athlete for over 20 years, but the last few, since I turned 60 seem to be an avalanche of negative stuff. Now I'm turning 66 this month and need to find the old me. Exercise has to be fun, or I don't want to do it. If there are any of you living in the Tigard Oregon area, I would enjoy some walks and bike riding. I am a rower (racing shells) and have a double and a single stored down on the Willamette. My husband and I row together but sometimes new partners spice things up a bit. I'll watch for any interest here.
  • yellowrose5321
    yellowrose5321 Posts: 111 Member
    I am 57. I need to lose 30 lbs. I started one week ago today. I work out for 1 hour every day on the tredmil doing differnet programs on it for one hour. Then I use weights. I have been following a 1200 cal a day diet and logging everything I eat and today I weighed in and have not lost not even 1 lb. This is very upsetting. What am I doing wrong?

    Hi. Is the walking a fairly new thing for you, or have you been walking a while?

    As someone else mentioned, even though walking isn't considered a "strength training" exercise, if you had been inactive previously and just started walking, you will gain some muscle. If you lost a lb of fat and put on a lb of muscle, the scale wouldn't register any change, but your measurements should go down. I record my measurements once a month, so that when that scale gets stuck, I can still see progress.
  • yellowrose5321
    yellowrose5321 Posts: 111 Member

    .....also the calorie count on the exercise portion of MFP tends to a bit high, just an FYI.

    I thought this was the case too and the calorie counters on a lot of machines may be a bit low.
    True. Unless it's a machine where you can enter your weight, most machines are set for a person that weighs about 150 lbs. If you weigh more, you'll be burning more calories than the machine says you are.

    Thanks for warning about the MFP calories being a little high -- I take that into consideration. When I entered my walking for today, it gave a calorie burn that was approx the same as my pedometer, just 5 calories higher (but I'm not sure how accurate my pedometer is either):happy:
  • Benji49
    Benji49 Posts: 419 Member
    I figured out how to change the levels and did a little reading - changed my potassium and sodium levels listed. :happy:
  • AHealthierSuzyQ
    AHealthierSuzyQ Posts: 698 Member
    Suz - why no white potatoes?

    Michele

    White potatoes are simple carbs. A 3-4 1/2" white potato has 281 calories, 252 of them from carbohydrates. And that's without butter, sour cream, cheese or bacon bits. :noway: It is one of the foods listed on the glycemic index that turns to sugar fastest. Since I am trying to keep my overall carb intake between 60 and 80 grams per day, it just makes better sense to choose other vegetables that are higher in fiber and lower in carbs.

    You can read just anything on the internet and even on MFP. Consulting a nutritionist really helps with balanced meal planning and goal setting. Not enough healthy fats (MUFAs) or complex carbohydrates and your body refuses to turn loose of stored fat because it thinks you are starving it. Due to my blood sugar and metabolism my goals may be different than others on this thread. I also have to closely monitor my sodium to lose weight. So my MFP goals are NOT the preset.

    :drinker: I've just about gotten my water intake back up to where it needs to be. Still working on regaining muscle and stamina from my hiatus. Ten minutes on the elliptical yesterday had my legs feeling like jello. So I plan to push myself in 5 minute increments until I can do a whole 30 minutes at one time. Until then my treadmill will have to do on cold windy days when its too nasty to walk the girls or ride my bike.
  • jb_2011
    jb_2011 Posts: 1,029 Member
    I found this to be a good list, another MFP member posted it awhile back.

    Top 20 Superfoods (How many of these to you eat on a regular basis?)

    1. Whole Eggs. Cheap & rich source of protein: 7g/egg. The yolk contains most nutrients: half the protein, vitamins A/D/E and cholesterol to naturally increase your testosterone levels. Don't worry about cholesterol in eggs. Dietary cholesterol isn't bound to blood cholesterol. If you have bad cholesterol, lower your body fat rather than throwing the yolk away.

    2. Fish Oil. Reduces inflammation (joints/skin), lowers body fat and increases testosterone levels. You need 9000mg EPA/DHA per day. Since you'll probably struggle to get that from eating fatty fish, consider a fish oil supplement.

    3. Wild Salmon. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that also gets you 20g protein per 100g serving. Farm raised salmon is, however, omega-3 deficient: it's corn/grain fed. Go with wild salmon.

    4. Berries. Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & eye diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fresh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal.

    5. Yogurt. Contain bacteria that improve your gastrointestinal health. Don't buy frozen yogurt or yogurt with added sugar and fruits at the bottom. Get plain low fat yogurt. Eat it with berries & flax seeds.

    6. Flax Seeds. Source of fiber, protein & omega-3. Grind the flax seeds to get the most out of them. Take 1 tbsp with yogurt & berries before going to bed. Stay away from flax oil: it's unstable and contains no fiber.

    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 70% monounsaturated fats that protect against heart diseases and cancer. Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to your salads. Buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil: it contains more polyphenols and tastes better.

    8. Mixed Nuts. Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, great if you're a skinny guy who wants to gain weight. Anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, ... Peanut butter also works as long as you buy natural peanut butter without added salts/sugars.

    9. Red Meat. Protein, vitamin B12, heme iron, zinc, creatine, carnosine and even omega-3 if you eat grass-fed beef. Eat steaks & hamburgers from top round or sirloin.

    10. Broccoli. High in cancer-fighting phytochemicals and anti-estrogenic indoles. Broccoli is also high in soluble fiber and low calorie, helping fat loss. Eat other cruciferous vegetables for a change: cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, ...

    11. Spinach. One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents muscle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile.

    12. Turkey. If you don't believe saturated fat is good for you, try white turkey. The leanest beef has about 4.5g saturated fat/100g, while white turkey has close to 0g (that why it's so dry). Eat turkey with spinach & quinoa.

    13. Quinoa. South American "king of grains". Quinoa is higher in fiber & protein than rice or oats, tastes a lot better and is gluten free. Buy the whiter grain, it's better quality. Eat it post workout with meat & spinach.

    14. Oats. Reduce cholesterol, provide you with low-gi carbs for energy, and high in soluble fiber. Try this post workout shake of whey & oats.

    15. Tomatoes. High in lycopene, which prevents cancer. The lycopene in tomato paste is 4 times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. Have pizza or pasta with tomato sauce & olive oil post strength training.

    16. Oranges. Vitamin C to fight diseases, magnesium to lower blood pressure, anti-oxidant beta-carotenes, etc. Quit drinking processed orange juice which often has added sugars. Eat oranges or make your own orange juice.

    17. Apples. Pectin in apples helps weight loss by increasing satiety. Apples are also the strongest antioxidiant after cranberries (eat the peels). Unfortunately apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits. Go organic.

    18. Carrots. Their huge vitamin A content improves eye-health, especially night vision. Carrots are also rich in fiber, low calorie and taste good, even raw.

    19. Water. Your body holds water if you don't drink enough. Drinking prevents water retention, helps muscle recovery and prevents dehydration from strength training. Get a brita filter and drink 2 cups of water with each meal.

    20. Green Tea. Strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Green tea also speeds up fat loss, prevents cancer and improves blood sugar & circulation. Drink green tea in the morning instead of coffee. Real green tea, not the teabags.

    (whoa, sorry, that was LONG list)
  • Benji49
    Benji49 Posts: 419 Member
    I found this to be a good list, another MFP member posted it awhile back.

    Top 20 Superfoods (How many of these to you eat on a regular basis?)

    Saving this one. Thanks.
  • topaz2986
    topaz2986 Posts: 92 Member
    Evening Ladies!

    WOW...This is a lively site! I logged on for a bit at work today to catch up...but the thread was soooo long I needed to finish at home. Normally, I open the site in 2 windows so I can read in 1 window and respond to posts in the second as I go. Our group has grown so much, I don't think that's happening tonite! Hubby will be sad cause I won't be spending any time w/him.:laugh:

    Good eating day so far...kept it light and am trying to kill my need for carbs. I love carbs!:sad:

    Welcome to all the Newbies...I enjoyed reading all of the posts...and having a chuckle at a few. It's wonderful having so many more kindred spirits!

    Benji...sorry to hear about your pup. Our dog had vestibular syndrome as well. It was scary...she kept falling and was disoriented. We treated Babe with motion sickness pills. It helped for Babe...but her vestibular event took a couple of weeks to go away.

    Must log off. My bike is calling me. I have a recumbent bike in the living room. I can ride, watch tv AND visit w/hubby. A win all around.

    Everyone enjoy your Wednesday. It looks like everyone is starting off well. It took me a little longer than I wanted to get going with my logging and exercise....but I'll catch up:drinker:

    Rita
  • yellowrose5321
    yellowrose5321 Posts: 111 Member
    I must remember to call the doctor tomorrow to arrange the scan on my tummy - I'm still having problems with it. The most embarrassing thing is the rumbling noise it makes! No joking, my DH could hear it from the next room. It sounds like a tiger!

    My sister had something similar several years back -- turned out she had become lactose intolerant.

    Mine rumbles every now and then, but it doesn't seem to be associated with anything in particular.
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    Suz - why no white potatoes?

    Michele

    White potatoes are simple carbs.
    Except Sweet potatoes have more sugar than regular potatos and as many carbs.

    I don't agree that white potatoes are simple carbs. They are very carb-y for a veggie but they are not high in sugar. I think they get a bad rap because the whole "don't eat anything white" mantra is simple and easy to remember. But cauliflower is white and it's not a simple carb and I don't think potatoes are either.
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    Wow!What an amazing group.takes awhile to read the posts,but that is a good thing.
    Thanks,jb2011 for the food list.It`s good to know most of those listed I usually eat.Good post to people getting started this year and wanting healthier selections.
    I had a great moment to share.I spent Christmas with my extended family whom most of them I see 2xs a year.I`m the oldest of 10.So when we get together it`s anywhere between 30-50 people.Anyways,my sister told me today,when she came in on Christmas,she didn`t even recognized me.I had lost almost 40 lbs since the last time I saw them.It sure made me feel good.i`ve been on this journey since 2006 and lost a total of 115 lbs so far.About 10 more to go,have to see what the drs idea of goal wt is.
    A quote I heard and wanted to share-Winners never quit and Quitters never win.
    So welcome all the new members of this group.Let`s make 2012 a year of healthy changes.
    HUGS jane
  • Pam3
    Pam3 Posts: 1,687 Member
    Wow!What an amazing group.takes awhile to read the posts,but that is a good thing.
    Thanks,jb2011 for the food list.It`s good to know most of those listed I usually eat.Good post to people getting started this year and wanting healthier selections.
    I had a great moment to share.I spent Christmas with my extended family whom most of them I see 2xs a year.I`m the oldest of 10.So when we get together it`s anywhere between 30-50 people.Anyways,my sister told me today,when she came in on Christmas,she didn`t even recognized me.I had lost almost 40 lbs since the last time I saw them.It sure made me feel good.i`ve been on this journey since 2006 and lost a total of 115 lbs so far.About 10 more to go,have to see what the drs idea of goal wt is.
    A quote I heard and wanted to share-Winners never quit and Quitters never win.
    So welcome all the new members of this group.Let`s make 2012 a year of healthy changes.
    HUGS jane

    jane, congrats on your awesome weight loss....well done....would love to hear some tips , thanks:flowerforyou:
This discussion has been closed.

Categories