Women Ages 50+ for the month of AUGUST

Good Morning all! and a Happy Monday, too!

I hope everyone is having a good week. I am busy trying to get ready to return to work at the high school tomorrow - and a little worried, as arthritis is kicking my behind this week. I am relying on prayer to get me through.

The good new is that I finally had my first official weigh in since vacation, and my ticker has moved in the proper direction! Woo hoo!

Got to go get breakfast - later!

Hello All:

So inspired by all your progress! I have been working extremely long hours, still eating healthy but not exercising enough.

Saw your post on the Sansone DVD and I agree,it is a good one. Their Walk Fit group seems to practice what they preach. I was using their resistance tubes for the Thigh and Butt burning exercises when it broke. Picture me doing a backward flip over my head when the resistance let go in the middle of a vertical leg extension. I was not hurt and it really was quite funny. I called the company and they couldn't have been nicer. Sent a new set out right away no questions asked.

What a pleasant experience. I love her workouts for cardio.

Have a great week! Alice

Good morning all. Today is a new day and I am ‘starting over’ AGAIN! I want to get to the point where I just keep going instead of two steps forward and one step back - or maybe 1 forward and 2 back is more appropriate lately!:laugh:

Susan: I don’t know about the vinegar for losing weight. Seems like all those ‘fixes’ are hoaxes but I’d be interested to know if it works as well.

Mary: It’s great to see that ticker going in the right direction isn’t it. Good for you. :flowerforyou: Good luck on your first week back to work! Prayer works!

Heather: Good goals. Your ticker says 32 pounds lost. :flowerforyou: Good job.

Alice: I am picturing the workout and the band breaking! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: So glad you weren’t hurt. That’s something I would do!:bigsmile:

Have a great day everyone.

Esther

Today I WILL:
Do my morning workout (done):happy:
Drink all my water (80 oz) (20 oz down)
Stay on my food plan (so far so good)
Walk in the evening

Hello all, All is going well in my choices, What does the Apple cider vingear do can you explain it please! Have a wondeful night! :drinker: :drinker:

What does the Apple cider vinegar do can you explain it please!

Some say it is a natural fat flusher. I DO know it is supposed to be a natural diuretic.

HERE'S AN EXCERPT FROM THE ARTICLE I FOUND ONLINE ON ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

"There have been several studies which show that apple cider vinegar helps balance blood sugar levels. This may be the result of apple cider vinegar's ability to lower the glycemic index of a meal, which prevents blood sugar spikes. This could influence weight loss, especially for people who are insulin resistant or diabetic.

- One study indicated that taking a small amount of apple cider vinegar before mealtimes helped improve satiety levels and could prevent overeating.

- Although apple cider vinegar is acidic, it actually helps balance the acidity in the body by helping it become more alkaline. Some experts suggest that this can support weight loss.

- One 2006 study suggested apple cider vinegar may have properties that lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These same properties could help you lose fat weight.

- Apple cider vinegar can fight candida. If you have candida overgrowth, you may crave more carbohydrates and sugar, which could be undermining your weight loss efforts. Eliminating candida may help you lose weight.

Aside from weight loss support, apple cider vinegar has many other health benefits. Daily apple cider vinegar intake can help with free radical damage, arthritic pain, high blood pressure, and acid reflux. It's a decent source of potassium and calcium. Apple cider vinegar also has strong anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.

So, even if apple cider vinegar can't promise overnight weight loss, it can still support a healthy lifestyle conducive to weight loss. With all the associated health benefits and the possibility of weight loss, it certainly can't hurt to add apple cider vinegar to your daily regimen.

Tips for using apple cider vinegar:

- Choose quality apple cider vinegar. Look for organic, unfiltered, raw apple cider vinegar with lots of "mother" in it. Pills are a second-rate source of apple cider vinegar, so stick with the liquid for the best results."

Suggested dose is 1 teaspoon immediately before or after each meal or snack,. Taking it on an empty stomach MAY cause heartburn.

I've taken it immediately after my meals today. No heartburn yet.

Thanks for the information on Apple Cider Vinegar I may try it just to see how it does, :happy:

Did discover on the w/e that bread and I - even the full of grain, seeds, bark and twigs type , may not be a good mix with my metabolism - I get big carbo cravings after bread of any kind - I seem to do better with higher protein and veg carbs! Good thing I like all vegetables - except cucumber!
HMMB

Me too! Seems those simple carbs just make me crave even MORE carbs. Yesterday I ate every time I felt hungry but didn't eat any simple carbs of any kind and wasn't even tempted to go over my calories. And I don't like cucumbers either....unless they are pickles that is!

I'm keeping my 22 mo old great-nephew today. Fun times ahead! :laugh:

Heather, SuzyQ, Barbie-

I totally agree with all of you. If I have any carbs, I want more. If I don't have any, I don't want any. So, I try to plan bread free days several times a week.

Glad to hear it's not just me.

Jeannie

Hi- glad to hear I am not alone with the bread thing! :happy:

Suz - can you post what apple cider tastes like once you try it??

HMMB

Hi Ladies

I'm glad I found this thread. It is a lot more difficult to lose weight at this age. It's coming off slowly for me as well but I'm determined to stick with it. I've been exercising almost every day since I started my "new mindset" three weeks ago. I'm also working with a personal trainer. She is awesome working with 50+ women. Our bodies have special needs. I was tired of going to the gym and having some 20's something trainer have very unrealistic expectations for me. If I can lose weight and tone up, I will be happy.

The food diary is keeping me honest. I am eating smaller portions of food every two to three hours. Haven't really felt hungry and most of my cravings are gone. I attended a trade show last evening and it was a catered affair. Lots of tempting finger foods including chicken wings. But I was able to select from a veggie and fruit tray. I kept myself busy milling around talking to people. That really helped.

Good luck to all. Lots of great inspiration on this site.

Diane

SuzyQ - can you post what apple cider tastes like once you try it??
HMMB

Well, of course it is SOUR! I can't say I LIKE the taste, but its really not all that bad.

The first time I took a teaspoonful, it sort of burned going down and almost took my breath away. I've since learned to always chase it with a juice glass full of cold water, so even though it doesn't taste wonderful, once I drink the water the taste is long gone. (I buy Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar as it was the only kind in our grocery store with "mother" in it.)

Hope this doesn't gross you all out, but the best way I've found to take my teaspoon of vinegar is to get my glass of water ready. Then get a good mouthful of spit going before I take the spoonful. It goes down quickly and I barely taste it that way.

Its important to chase it with at least a swallow or two of water to rinse the acid off your teeth and throat. :drinker: Taking it WITH a meal is important to prevent stomach upset. I took it 3 times yesterday and plan to continue taking it after meals. From what I've read about the health benefits, even if it doesn't make me lose faster, the antioxidant properties are worth it.

BTW, it also makes a wonderful astringent. There's a lady at our church who hasn't used any kind of soap for years. She bathes in... you guessed it.... Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar. And her complexion is amazing!

If you really want to know all about apple cider vinegar go to Braggs.com

SuzyQ - can you post what apple cider tastes like once you try it??
HMMB

The first time I took a teaspoonful, it sort of burned going down and almost took my breath away. I've since learned to always chase it with a juice glass full of cold water, so even though it doesn't taste wonderful, once I drink the water the taste is long gone. (I buy Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar as it was the only kind in our grocery store with "mother" in it.)

Its important to chase it with at least a swallow or two of water to rinse the acid off your teeth and throat. :drinker: Taking it WITH a meal is important to prevent stomach upset. I took it 3 times yesterday and plan to continue taking it after meals. From what I've read about the health benefits, even if it doesn't make me lose faster, the antioxidant properties are worth it.

Couldn't you just add it to the glass of water? Just a suggestion.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

a few more comments about apple cider vinegar

:flowerforyou: today we were in a health food store and one of the most prominently displayed products was Bragg's apple cider vinegar

:flowerforyou: one of the ingredients in the natural accelerator capsules that I take as part of my Isagenix progam is apple cider vinegar

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I've been taking it twice a day for months and didn't realize it until I read the book about the ingredients today

Congrats to all of you have shed another pound or two......slow and steady wins the race......never, never, never give up.

hugs to all
Barbie

Good Morning ladies,
I hope you are all having a good day. I am waking up slowly this morning. Had 2 3 yr old granddaughters last night. They are wonderful but Emma woke up about 3:30 this morning with a little croupy cough. Took me a while to get back to sleep cause I was listening to her breathing to make sure it was okay. Will nap later with them I guess. This old lady needs her sleep. LOL
Lost nearly another pound this week. 2 more to reach my 50 pound loss. Hard to believe 8 months ago I was carrying all that around. Congrats to all of you that are still losing. To those who are not it will happen. Just keep on working hard. I have been missing some people on here. Hope all are okay. Susie hope the vinegar works for you. I am through with all of the little tricks. I just eat as best as I can and work out as much as I can. I have probably tried just about everything out there that there is. Have a good day ladies.
Vicki M.

Couldn't you just add it [vinegar] to the glass of water? Just a suggestion.

Sure you could. But I'd rather deal with a spoonful of something I don't particularly like the taste of than several ounces. It tastes great if you add honey and vinegar to the water. Just don't want those extra honey calories.

:laugh: I'm down another pound! :laugh: I've been losing about a pound a week so don't know if I can say its the vinegar yet or not. IF I lose at least one more by Friday, then I'd say yes. One thing I am noticing is I don't crave sweets at all since I started taking the vinegar. That in itself is worth something!