Women 50+ for October

Thank you ladies for all of your kind words. I could not have done it without all of you. For those that lost congrats. Keep up the good work.
Vicki M

Hey, Pam! I new to this message board too. I did WWs and had a lot of success then stopped journaling and keeping up with what I was eating and the pounds crept back on. So just know you aren't the only one making another go at it. It definitely is something we cannot just let fall by the way side. We have to make it part of our lives.

I know I'm going to feel a lot better when I get mine back off, both mentally & physically.

In my Devotional the other day it said "If you want victory over something then you have to prepare yourself to work at it". That applies to any area of life!

Hope every one is staying on track.

Maintenance is going well. For a while I was bouncing between 109 and 116 which is kind of a big range and meant it wasn't just water. But now I'm more in the 109 to 113 range and that can be explained by water weight.

I'm watching the "Ford Ironman World Championship" on the internet. Chrissie Wellington is out in front and half way done with the bike. Yeah! Oh and the leader on the mens side lives near me. How awesome is that? :laugh:

I really want to do that race some day. I have so far to go though. I had a good workout today though.

Good evening ladies,
Yes Barbie it does look like everyone is busy. Heather and I went to Baton Rouge today to do a little shopping. Spent most of the day. Just got home a few minutes ago. had to log my calories. I went over by about 100 but not too bad. Didnt get a work out in but will go early in morn. Might work off a few calories cause I am watching LSU and FLA on tv and I get pretty excited. Hubby is coming home tomorrow. Late tomorrow night but at least coming home. It has been a very long two weeks. While I get a lot done while he is away, I get lonely. Hope everyone is having a good day since busy. We got a little cool weather today. Looks like some of you got cold weather. Keep up the good work. See you tomorrow.
Vicki M

I'm supposed to be in bed but I'm having so much fun watching the Age Groupers cross the finish line at Kona that I can't make myself stop. :laugh: Talk about inspirational!

Good BEAUTIFUL :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: morning ladies !! God is sooooo good to us. Went to my family reunion in Bardstown, KY yesterday. There was so much food that I passed up, I don't even feel guilty for having a small sample of each dessert. Besides, how do you count a forkful of cake, a bite of brownie, a sliver of cheesecake ? We sat around a bonfire til 10pm so that should have burned off those extra calories anyway, right ? :laugh: Also, I drank unsweetened tea all day instead of the free flowing beer and wine. :drinker: :drinker: So yeah, I feel pretty good this morning. The sun is shining and there is a crisp chill in the air. Thank goodness the snow stayed in Nebrrrrrraska.

Hope all of you have a lovely Sunday and a great week. Will check in with you later today.

Good morning everyone.....i hope you do not mind if i join everyone....look forward to getting to know all of you...

margers your goals sound awesome..you can do it....good luck ..

fixing to get up and workout with Turbo Jam.....it is my rest day.....but i missed a day this past week l.....try to workout at least 6 days.a week....plan on staying on my calorie range , drinking at least 8 glasses of water......and do some positive self talk.......leave the neg behind......

Have a great sunday...

LInda

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Okay, I am BACK!!! I got off track last week but I am committed to finishing strong for the remainder of the month.
My goals will continue to be:
Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Record my food intake
Cardio 4-5 times/week - Incorporate the rowing and new cardio routine
Weights 2-3 times a week
I am going to revise my weight loss goal to 2 pounds this month.
STAY FOCUSED regardless of the challenges this month with relationships, school and work!
*******UPDATE******
Vickie, I read your post - that stay focused piece really stuck with me.
That's the area that I tend to have challenges in.
Today, I decided not to do anything but stay home. Limit my phone calls and do those things that will help me stay focused for the week coming up.
So far, i have my beans in the crock pot and will make my brown rice and granola bars for the week.
Continue to clean my house and drink water.
I love this site and the support I am receiving. Believe you me, reading everyone's posts really does help!!!

Linda, Welcome to the blog. You will love it. Nice to have another southern girl aboard.
Fab, I am so glad my post spoke to you. I get so much from this site it is nice to know i can give something back. I have to focus. If eating right and exercise is not my priority it all goes haywire. Have a good day ladies. I am having a much needed lazy day.
Vickl M

Lynn,

Glad to hear that your dad's surgery went well. I know it will be a big relief to have both your parents at home again. I will keep you (and them) in my thoughts. Don't forget to take care of YOU!!:flowerforyou:

Welcome to all the newbies. This is the place to be.

To those that know me, you may have noticed my posting is not as frequent. I do read everyday, but when I post prolifically, it is at the expense of things that I need to be doing, :grumble: so I am trying to get better at managing my time. So even if I am not posting, I am READING!!

This morning I took the doggies out and they really seemed to want to cover some real estate, so we kept going beyond our usual turnaround point. There was an item on the news this morning about an early morning residential fire that was not far from where I live, so we walked up to the location.

A very sad sight, charred belongings in the front yard, melted vinyl siding, and the whole side and part of front of the structure burned to a crisp--along with a late model car that had been parked within about 10 feet of that end of the building. It was a duplex, and fortunately for the other occupants, the fire was contained to only the other unit. Five lucky people got out without injury, along with all their pets.

The news report mentioned a possible cause as a baseboard heater that came on and ignited material stored to close to it.

This happens every year on the first night cold enough to trigger thermostats. Don't YOU be a news item. If you have any time of space heating equipment, like baseboards, or wall heaters, and you know they are controlled by automatic/thermostatic controls, take a moment NOW to make sure of their status, and to move anything that got moved near them during the warmer months when they were not being used. All it takes is one absent-minded mistake and you could end up without your home, your possessions, and possibly your family members!!

I don't mean to be a "downer" but I would hate to read that any of our group experienced the devastation of a home fire.

It is a beautiful sunny day here, but a little windy, and getting cooler than it has been--only expecting a high in the low 60's today, and last night --brrrr--it was 35 when I woke up at 7a!!

I am on a veggie and fruit regimen for the next two days, as I have experienced in the last two days the "Attack of the Killer Pizza" at work, followed by the "Assault of the New Bagel - Wielding Supervisor.":laugh: :laugh: Last night ended with the "Incredible Oktoberfest Parish Dinner, complete with Apple Strudel":noway: :grumble: :laugh: :laugh:

As a result of all those pesky carbs, I am experiencing cravings that likes of which I haven't had since I started my program in April, so I am taking a lesson from Suzzeque :flowerforyou: and doing a little "detoxing."

I have 4 weeks until a family event and I would like to be down 50 lbs by then or as close as I can get.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

Barb