WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012

Hey ladies! I started using MFP on April 23 and am already seeing a HUGE difference in my commitment level. This has been the MOST amazing tool!!

My goals: Continue logging food daily. Continue to add exercise into my day -- at least 5 days a week, either by doing my Wii, Netflix Workouts or walking my doggies in the fresh air. To release 8 lbs by following this routine by the end of May. More important than the weight loss (although VERY important!) is to increase my strength, endurance and loosen my pants and shirts!

Have a blessed day, everyone!
Terri

Good Morning Ladies!
Michelle..noooo I don’t typically eat my exercise calories, I always stay as close to 1200 as possible, usually Im a bit under

:flowerforyou: Marazon its funny you mention the low carb link because I was looking at my food diary yesterday and apparently I don’t eat enough carbs and Im over doing it on the protein, so when Im in the throws of my menopausal migraine times maybe I need to carb up! And I do love my times at the Farmers Markets!!!!!

:bigsmile: Laura isn’t it fun when those pants that were tight are now loose!!! Yay!!!! Time for a size 6!!!! How fun Congrats!!!!!!


:flowerforyou: Jb2011 I found SWSY on my Nook Books and they have it so it may be the next book I order…

:drinker: Laura…Survivor OMG!!!! I felt sorry for Kat but Ill tell ya my daughter is 21 next week and is waaayyy more mature and would never act that way!!! So she deserved what she got and she would have never hesitated doing that to another player! Plus why haven’t they voted off Kim! She is the master mind! UGH they never learn! But it makes for great TV! AHHH I love that show LOL!!

:glasses: Welcome CTL101577245 If you are in starvation mode then you need to eat! Trust me Ive been there! Like its been already said on this list another member is wheelchair bound and is dong upper body, not sure if you can do that with a torn rotator cup???? Maybe on the other side? But hang in there and at the very least eat your minimum calories or you wont lose at all. I was at a plateau for 4 weeks and once I started eating all my calories I started losing.

Well off to order cupcakes for my Katie's birthday to take with us next week then hubby and I have a Beauty School Advisory Board meeting...then I get to go to a CaBi Clothing Party tonight with some girlfriends (my first one, how fun!)

Happy healthy eating everyone!!!
Love
Kat

Hi everyone Happy TGIF
Today in Minneapolis is beautiful after a very rainy day yesterday. Cleaned at the Feline Rescue Center today for 2 solid hours as we were short staffe and then cleaned at home for another hour reorganizing as my daughter returns from college shortly.

Funny, after logging what I eat and what exercise I do each day, has caused me to think about how I do stuff on a regular basis. Out of the blue, I made my self walk to the Target and back (about 30 mins round trip - down the hill and back up the hill) because all I needed was a baby shower gift.

Got back and my husband was mowing, thank goodness he left the backyard for me and that will give me another 30 minutes exercise. It must be done as the rain is coming back for the weekend.

Reading everyones posts is giving me the much needed motivation to control my eating and get my b__t in gear to get exercise. Thanks to everyone!

Good saturday Morning to you all. Now trying for 6 good days.

Day 5 went well. Not my 5th day on MFP have been here way longer, and no, my counter does not reflect it. I have been set back to zero a few times even with daily logging, but as that number is not as important as the one on my waistband, I dont worry about it. But I have now had 5 good days in a row, after stepping down off the wagon way too many times in the past months. Yesterday I filled the fridge with loads of vegetables and was merrily steaming a pot full last night for dinner and my stove blew up. Luckily the veg finished cooking in their own heat, and I am lucky to have a microwave, an electric frypan and a gas barbeque. Way more then most have in this world. I may even go back to one of my favourite meals, brown rice (can do in microwave) and raw vegetables (cut petite) dressed with fresh herbs and lemon juice. I will ring the repair man on Monday, let him have his weekend with his family.

Day 6 has started well. Woke early and even though it was cold, (heading into winter down here) I popped out of bed and down to the garage where my trusty treadmill sits. I did 30 min. I would have gone for a walk around the neighbourhood, but the only exercise gear I could find without making to much noise was not for public viewing. I have not exercised early in the morning since early this year. Getting pneumonia put me out of habits, so it feels really good to have done it today. I have my food packed and logged, and am ready early for work.

I love reading the posts and writing my posts. It gets you thinking. As I wrote about the wagon we all talk about and mostly say fell off the wagon it got me thinking. To fall would indicate an accident. I did not fall off the wagon, it was no accident. I chose to have that extra helping, that glass of wine, some cake, or to watch a movie rather then go for a walk. These were no accidents, they were my decisions. So from now on I hope I think before I step down from the wagon.

:glasses: Every time you put your sunglasses on, remind yourself that it is because your future is so bright you need them!

Have a great day everyone.
Jen from Sydney, Australia.

Hello Everyone I just read over the posts fpr May to familarlize my self with everyone. I am on day four of my 24 day challenge I weigh in on day 10. I have stayed on the plan so I hope to have a loss when I wegh in 6 days. Getting ready for bed very tired.Happy to be back and receiving support.
Lynn

Hi everyone, I am new to the group. I started a couple of weeks ago, I stopped because schedule came demanding and now I am back. I am trying to post everything I eat but I forget to write some but it's getting better. I know determination and motivation will help me to reach my goal. Be encouraged just as I plan to. Later

barbie - how do you shut off the feature that tells people who many days in a row you logged in and if you haven't logged in. I agree, it's what *I* know that really counts. I know that I logged in or didn't and why I didn't (it's usually for a very good reason). I also find that it's in a sense silly because you can log in one food and it'll show that you logged in that day. Even if you completely and totally blew it that day. Update: I think I figured it out! Didn't even know that you could do that. Now time will tell if I did it correctly.

Did a 45 minute step DVD. Viv - I did Gilad's step. It's nice in that it's not real complicated. At times, tho, I did wish that his instructions were a bit better. I did get a good workout in. But I just kept stepping, even if I wasn't entirely following him. Tomorrow...yoga

Worked out, then Vince and I went for early voting, then played mahjongg (I maj'd 3 times!), on the way home stopped at one store (asparagus was on sale) just to get their things on sale, went to the bookstore and exchanged Rick Steve's Venice for Rick Steve's Rome (it looks like we're going to Rome now), then bowled a bit, stopped on my way home for Vince's french fries (I'd forgotten to get them earlier).

Kathy!!!! I was wondering where you were! Glad to have you back.

jb - congrats on the inches lost. That's wonderful!

Laura - baggy pants -- I know something that will be donated!!!!! I vote for buying new pants to match that blouse. You deserve it

Nancy - I like your rationalization that the brown thumbers are needed so there's someone to shop at the farmer's markets. I have the brownest thumb imaginable. One time before Vince and I were married, he had to go away on business. He had this swedish ivy which is supposed to be hardy. He told me when to water it. He even measured out the water so that I wouldn't overwater it. He came back and what happened? It died. I told him all I did was look at it. On another note: I hear ya about teenagers grunting and groaning. When Jessica was a teenager, I literally woud lock myself in the bathroom and read the book "Get Out of My Life But First Would You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" otherwise, I swear I would have killed her. One thing in that book that it says is the more they pull away, the harder they come back. Today Jessica is 28 and she drives from VA to NC at least once a month (6 hr drive approx), calls almost every day. So there is hope.

I ordered some boxes of Special K cereal (.81oz, I think it is). Normally, I wouldn't do that but they are so nice to leave at the condo since they're manufacturer sealed and I won't have to worry about the humidity.

Robin - a friend posted that sign about the wine on Facebook! Hey, I'll be in France (Bordeaux) for Mother's Day. Well, it'll be our 13th when we leave but their 14th when we get there.

PtownMama - welcome! You sure are one busy lady!

rpphillip is right. All you wonderful teachers may not be appreciated today, but one day you will be. Bryan had one teacher that he really didn't like. Yet, when he went to college, he was constantly saying "thank you McMcCullough for making me do that". He was about the only person who could write a good, gramatically correct, essay.

Welcome meidson

rpphillips - it isn't silly at all how you feel about your girls growing up. I think we all go thru that.

katie - I usually don't add in my exercise calories, either. Yet, I'm at a plateau. I can go up a few pounds, then down a few. What a rollercoater ride!

Hi Lynn and sylvia - glad you're with us. You'll get lots of support here.

barbie - when I took belly dancing, I wasn't so crazy about the dances (I think because it was the native style) but you did get a good ab workout. One of the things that really impressed me was that the women were so comfortable in their bodies. Some of them were REALLY overweight, yet they were comfortable enough to wear the skimpy outfits.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Happy weekend ladies.



I am sat at my desk at the gallery I work in (just off Bond St, London - I can't remember who was asking), drinking a cup of coffee and trying to get warm. This is a typical bank holiday weekend - cold, grey and damp. The good news is that it will be getting colder, greyer and wetter! Sheesh - enough already, these old bones of mine need some warmth!



Tomorrow DH is going out hiking without me (I can manage a four or five hike, but not the nine hour marathons that he does ... not yet, anyway). My plan is to spend at least four hours in my gym before spending the rest of the day catching up on some reading. With a little bit of luck it will help me get out of the doldrums. I am really missing my children and grandtwins - none of it is getting any better (for those of you who know what I've been going through later). One thing I am doing is booking a flight to Germany next month to visit my DD#2. We are going to see Tosca at Cologne Opera House. It's one of my favourites and my DD has never seen it although she has heard me 'sing' it over the years (what I lack in talent, I make up for in volume and enthusiasm!)



Have to go, the photographer has just turned up to photograph the wonderful atlas that arrived on Thursday.



Have a good day my friends.



Love to all,

Amanda x

Hi all, well we arrived in NYC yesterday afternoon and it was great seeing our son and his partner (Peter) again. Good visit last night and today we are going out touring around with them. What could be better than spending time in NY with your family.

Have a good one ladies, I certainly plan on it. This is our 4th trip to NY and it never gets old and always something to see and do.

Bye for now::

HI everyone
My goals for May is to be more careful of what I eat after supper (afternoons & evening are hardest for me)
drink enough water
start to get exercise outside (it's been very windy & cool where I live)

hope everyone has a good day

Just popped back on while I warm myself with a cup of coffee. It is so darn cold! The temperature outside the gallery right now is just about 6 f. Not nearly warm enough for May. I want some heat!!

One good thing about feeling so cold (despite the fact that I have my thermals on under my suit) is that I am not staying still very long. I keep nipping up and down the stairs - it all helps. Unfortunately, the one thing that doesn't help is that we haven't had many clients in through the door today - bank holiday weekends can be like that, all or nothing. At least it means that I should be able to leave a little earlier today. I'd like to be out of here in time to hit some shops on the way home.

Time for another dash up to the top floor - that's where the kettle is kept and I'm going to get another hot drink.

Hope you are all doing well.
Love
Amanda x

Kathy - try focusing on one thing to change or get done...when you have so much going on it is very easy to throw up your hands and cave in...look at your day...you DID get in a workout, that is huge!! Good luck with the audit and don't sell yourself short..you are doing positive things:flowerforyou:

Jen

Hi everyone, happy Sat! I'm all set to go with my new hat and shades. Bring on the heat wave! :laugh:

Yesterday was a munching day. Some days are just like that, nibbling, nibbling. Bought some delicious dried apricots for sweet treats but just like anything sweet, I have to measure them out, set them aside, then hide the remainder under a kitchen towel or behind something on a shelf. Sure wish I could conquer this problem I have with food some days! :ohwell:

Much to do today. Will be planting tomatoes and peppers that have grown to almost 2' tall in gallon pots in the greenhouse. I think there are over a dozen tomato plants, and maybe 2 dozen peppers of different varieties. Cayenne, bell, poblano, anaheim, jalapeno, sweet cherry, serrano, sweet Italian. Hubby and I love our peppers, we dry them for chili powder, roast and freeze them for chili relleno casseroles and pickle some as well. We especially like the pickled sweet cherry peppers and pickled jalapenos with carrots and onions added. Great stuff.

Weeding is on the agenda, too. And more slug tossing. There's actually a wonderful little book about gardening in Oregon called "Slug Tossing" lol. Someone sent it to me, I read and enjoyed it, and of course could totally relate. Since the weather is supposed to be dry for several days now, I'll get out there and sprinkle the Sluggo around.

Decided to stay off the scale this weekend and just enjoy myself. I'll still log foods, and wine, which by the way tasted very good last night, especially after the 1st glass. Even better after the 2nd. :bigsmile:

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Cheers :drinker:
jb

Hi to all,
New to this thread. I am right in the middle of my 50's so hopefully a good fit. Just started MFP and this weight loss journey 2 weeks ago. So far I am doing ok. (down 3 pounds) I had lost 24 lbs a few years ago with WW, but have gained back a bunch!
I needed to try something new.
My goal for May is to keep going, get eating habits strongly in place and slowly increase my exercise. I use treadmill in the am before work 20 -25 minutes. ( i know many people hate it but with the right music it really gets me going in the morning)
I want to change up my exercise routine, add strength training and try some new work outs (yoga, zumba.....) I am a teacher, so the summer is a great time to try out some classes and go on long walks/hikes etc.
Long term goals: August vacation/swimsuit
1 year my DS 's wedding
1 1/2 year my DD's wedding
Have a great week end!
Dana
Overall better health and energy

Well I have about 15 minutes before i have to leave for my bd party so I figured I'd get caught up here first - Thanks Jen for the words of encouragement - That's why I decided to get this done before I leave. One less thing I have to worry about. The housework can wait until another time and or day - although I am sure my hubby won't agree :laugh:

Michelle - running a little short on time right now but on my next post I'll explain the fit-traxx program. 1 week down and 3 to go but so far I love it!

62karen – I don’t know if it is the age thing or not but I have a hard time losing the weight too!:ohwell: Good luck to you hope you can stick with it!

Barbie – sorry you had to cut down your lovely tree :frown: but sounds like it was a good thing you had it done because that could have been a disaster for you!:flowerforyou:

Kari – welcome:flowerforyou: this is a great group – I started this last month (although I wasn’t as committed as I am now) but these ladies here seem more like a family then just acquaintances, and they are genuinely concerned and supportive!

Kateblue72 – good luck to you – looks like we all have our moments :embarassed: and need to start over – but the good thing is that we actually do start over instead of just giving up.:drinker:

Amanda – I can’t wait until I have the problem of maintenance! Lol

Jb – slugs?:sick: eeeewwwwww yuck!

Cathy – Hope your packing is going well for you and you're still able to keep on track – I know what stress can do to your motivation – been there done that!! actually it's happening now

Kackie – an 8 that’s great!!!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Jeannie – that’s really interesting – so you got the info for MFP in 2006 but didn’t join until 2009 – hummmmm how did you find us? And actually I’d be afraid to see what I’d find on my desk :noway:

Faye – I love home grown “jersey” tomatoes – they are the best and the only kind I will eat – I have a couple weeks before I can even plant mine :sad:

lharmon61 – Welcome and good luck to you – this is a great group of gals and I am sure you will get more then the motivation and words of encouragement than you need

CTL101577245 – Oh no – that’s terrible, praying for a speedy recovery! Glad you are ok and I hope everyone else that was involved is ok too. Hang in there – pretty soon you’ll start moving around and a little more every day and before you know it you will be back to your old self!

Kathy(plantlady) – welcome back – good luck to you – you took the right step coming back here!!!

Laura – I have quite a few items of clothing that I have not been able to wear for years because they are too tight, some brand new even with the tags still on. Each year I switch my summer and winter clothes and keep putting the items I can’t wear back into my closet saying that I WILL get into these this year and if not I will give them to good will, but then I put them back away after the season. This year with the help of this program and all of you I WILL GET INTO THE CLOTHES THIS YEAR!!!! I want to be able to post the same thing as you – that they are too baggy GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

Mazaron – yes my workout routine is great but as I am reading the posts for everyone here I wish I had the determination or should I say the self-discipline to be able to do the workouts on my own. I’m gonna check out the Canada Food Guide you mention.

Rjadams – love the sign and sooooo true!

Thanks Jen for the encouragement!

Ccarrico2 – Great accomplishment – keep up the good work!

Thank you to whoever gave the the idea to jot my notes in a word document as I read - that's what I do now, works wonderful and so easy to respond. I am now caught up with my reading and posts.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Kathy