WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2012

Just a quick hello before go off to bed. I didn/t really do too much exciting today. I did get to the mall with DH and got in an hour of walking. Only thing is, that's all we did. Not bargain shopping! Maybe tomorrow I will get out to walk by myself!:bigsmile:

Glad to hear so many of you are doing so well with the healthy eating and the exercise. Keep up the great work

Lynn

Ok, my first day on this site. Have been doing weight watchers and lost 32 ponds since April. Ready to lose 30 more. Really need support!!

Hello, Hope everyone had a great weekend. I was a bit off track at our brunch yesterday for our son, but I ended the day ok. I've lost the 4 pounds I gained after I started here in January, so hopefully I'll finally loose some "right direction" pounds by the end of the week.

I've been reading a thought provoking book "Why we Get Fat: And What to Do About It", by Gary Taubes. I have struggled with blood sugar issues this last couple of years so I'm particularly interested in his thoughts on how hormones play in weight gain and loss. Has anyone read it?


Wishing everyone a great week!

Good Monday to all, :happy:

Boo Hiss, I don’t mind loosing on the curling rink and I really like loosing on MFP, but I’m up three (3!!!) pounds :sad: on the scale since Friday. I sure can’t loose three pounds in three days, don’t know how I could gain that much. Here’s hoping it’s water, or sodium, or some other anomaly that will drop as fast as it appeared. I’m definitely back to real life today!

Great weekend, Sarah! Cross-country skiing is a lot of work, I am glad you had fun too. Your daughter’s PhD sounds fascinating.

What seems to help me loose weight? Eating oatmeal for breakfast, cutting way back on bread products and alcohol, no food after supper, and most important - portion control!

Westernjoy I hope you have an easier time this week.

MacMadam, It sounds like you’ve made a good move for your son in finding him a new psychiatrist. Stay strong, I'm pulling for you! :flowerforyou:

Eileen, I hope your hearing went well. Exercise relieves stress. My new mantra: "Treadmill, not wine. Treadmill, not wine" :happy:

Realpure: Can’t think of a better reason to be off track than brunch for a son. Today’s a new day.

OK, as stated. Today's a new day. I am back ( though still doesn't seem fair that one weekend off should cost three pounds! :grumble: )

Thanks for listening.

Hasta pronto,

Nancy

Happy Monday. Weekend went by too fast, dinner tonite with "my friend" so will try to make good choices. He too is trying to lose weight, so no alcohol with dinner. I got this quote in my email today:

Just because you don't see results after a day or even a week, don't give up! You may not see changes, but every smart choice you make is affecting you in ways you'd never imagine.

Sherry

Hello ladies :drinker:

The scale hasn't budged for weeks , but my clothes are fitting looser and looser so I'm calling it progress. I had a wonderful birthday Thursday, thanks mostly to that full body massage and a niece who has also jumped on the clean eating bandwagon. I still feel a teeny twinge in my lower back when I move the wrong way, but am finally confident I can resume exercise without creating further damage.

We had a Valentine banquet at church Saturday night. I have to honestly say the starchy things like bread and potatoes we're even a temptation for me. But I did indulge in the chocolate fountain with several skewers of strawberries. We've been eating healthy for long enough now that when we cheat even just a teeny bit our digestion revolts, so temptation grows less and less all the time. We just FEEL so much clearer and energetic! It also helps that I have found several clean eating websites with yummy recipes that satisfy our desire for an occasional treat. My current favorite is breakfast cookies made using oats, coconut, nuts and fruit. The hard part was finding unsweetened coconut!

Its time to stop playing on the pc and get on the elliptical. As you all know, talking about it, doesn't change a thing. Its the doing that counts.. and I haven't been doing much of it lately.

Good morning everybody :drinker:

Darlene - thanks for your comments - I really hope I don't need to get another plate made - I'm off to the dentist AGAIN after work today to grind down some more teeth - actually think it might be the plate that they have to take down a bit....and definitely because of my overbite and I just can't figure out why there's such a problem since they took so many different impressions and molds of my teeth and bite....geesh :grumble:

:flowerforyou: Welcome and/or welcome back Jenoflexington, laila101, harmonysnana, Toodletoo,

Jane - good luck with your surgery :flowerforyou:

Geri - motivation to exercise? I heard somebody on one of the daytimes shows say - motivation can come and go - you just need to make up your mind to move! I started by standing up and then sitting down - up and down - through all the commercials for the shows I was watching on TV....it helps to get started - now I have a friend that comes over and we work out in my 'gym' in the basement...a friend always helps to support and motivate - for me anyway....and yes going to the gym when you're over weight can be very intimidating, especially with all the hard bodies showing off lol....good luck in your journey - I'm sure things will fall into place and once you start seeing the results that will be your motivation!

Darlene - I love the quote :Strategy is stronger than willpower" - it sure is sometimes! and I too wear progressives lenses and it took some time getting used to them - where to look etc. was quite dizzy at first. Also, my second pair were better and the frames were a little larger- sometimes if the frames are too small it's such a small variance that it makes it hard too. Good luck - hopefully things will settle for you BUT if not soon, go back to the eye place and get them to adjust if necessary - don't want to ruin your eyes if the lenses aren't lined up properly....just my 2 cents on the issue :ohwell:

Virginia - can't wait to see the new avatar

Renny - I find I go over my sugar levels when I eat too much fruit....I know it's good for you so I do it but it bugs me that it shows over the limit on sugar yet I'm under my calories most days :noway:

Cathy - absolutely you can only do what you can do - stress is the worst thing for anybody trying to lose weight - stay strong and let the chips fall on somebody elses shoulders :happy:

FabulousFifty - I love your pic lol....that is so cute!

Barbiecat - your dogs are so cute - and probably very good company on your walkts!

Linda - I agree with your post - don't go under 1000 calories a day - definitely slow down your metabolism and put your body into starvation mode - been there - done that! :grumble:

Nancy - love the loosing quote...lol...it's all about having fun - if you win - bonus if you loose - you at least had fun and worked off any of the "good calories" or "indulgence calories"

Marcelynh - good luck with the new grandbaby....hope all goes swimmingly for your daughter!

Sarah - GOOD FOR YOU 1691 calories burned...wow...I wish - congrats on a job well done :drinker:

Eileen - deep breaths and one step at a time :flowerforyou: we always come through the other side :drinker:

I hope everybody who is under the weather feels better soon and everybody who is feeling better - glad to hear it too! (how's that for summarizing - need to be quick - I'm at work today :laugh: )

MacMadame - hope all works out well for MacBoy {{{hugs}}}

realpure - let us know how the book is....I've been reading Jillian Michaels Master your Metabolism and yeah - it's quite an eye opener as to how hormones play a role in your weight gain and loss...

Nancy - I wish I could adopt your new mantra "treadmill not wine" if only :noway: and you will get back on track - you've done so well already don't beat yourself up...it happens and now it's behind you. I don't believe in deneighing yourself on special occasions or events - just do what you have to to get yourselve back on track afterwards....

Pam3 - hope you feel better soon - and yes it's a good idea to log everything even it you go over...keeps you accountable to yourself...

AHealthierSuz - glad to hear you're not letting the scale dictate your progress...inches lost are wonderful arent' they?

jb_2011 - good attitude :flowerforyou:

okay - phew - back to work I go....then back to the dentist later - have a GREAT DAY everybody !

take care
BethB

Surprised myself by doing 20 minutes on the elliptical first day back. Those exercise endorphins are pumping! :happy:

I had a pretty good week last week - down 2 pounds!

A little frustrated today. I wanted to add strength training to my workouts so I ordered Les Mills Pump. The clips for the barbells don't work. After a frustrating morning of trying to get a live person in customer service I am told it is a known problem and they will send me new clips and I should have them in 5-7 days. Ok, but I wanted to workout today.....and this week...while I am motivated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh well it is just how the world works these days you can't even enjoy spending your money.

Hope everyone has a great week!!
Donna

p.s. - I am getting lost in the length of this thread. Anyone else? Has there been any thought to starting a Women Ages 50+ Group? Just putting it out there

good idea. I think