women 40+ would like to share progress

Afternoon Gals,
DRAT!!:explode: No loss for me, but no gain either..I stayed the same 222. I guess I will just have to give it more time, I did an hour core workout and then 40 minutes on the Elliptical, I have ran three times(9 miles total) this week (since last Friday) and I have done 60 minutes total on the Elliptical, then 2 days weight training, 1 day stretch and 1 day yoga....and I stayed the same:grumble: , that is what I have been dealing with for months now....in my head I tell myself..."Go Deb, your really building up those muscles....muscle weighs more...that's why there is no loss", but I have to get the combo right or it's gonna kill me:sad: .....I"m sorry for the pity party, I'm just hungry...slow and steady, I know that's how it works, my time will come!

Snowflakes...Great job 1.4 pounds is awesome! I always thought we were crazy getting married right before Christmas..and here you did it 2 days after....:drinker: No I usually get up at 5:30, I just knew I had a LOT TO DO TODAY AND MY GRANDKIDS are coming for a visit this afternoon, sorry about the caps there....didn't mean to shout!:embarassed:
Eva, :bigsmile: Good Luck on Sunday!!

Tabbydog, great job on your run...
I just heard my grandkids pull up...bye for now, I'll check in tomorrow, everyone have a great weekend.
Debra
Just to repeat, anyone have suggestions on good heart rate monitor?

Debra, do you take your measurements on a regular basis? I take them once a month and I lost 14 inches in 7 months. In the same time I only lost 7 pounds. I changed bra size, I also changed pants size.

The scale is a good tool when you are changing your life style, but you also must look at how you fit in your clothes, how your body's shape is improving and how much better you feel.

I had to wait 2 months before the scale decided to start moving. What kept me going was the improvement in my energy level and the fact that the inches were going down.

Don't despair, the best things come to those who wait.

Good morning y'all!! Today, I did not loss another pound :grumble: :grumble: Worse, I gained 0.4 pounds :noway: :noway: :noway:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'll work a little harder today :happy:

Have a nice day and a nice week end!!!

Hello ladies and welcome Anderkaj!!

I am in serious need of encouragement, I didn't do my training yet and I am a morning person :noway: Also, I realised that I made a mistake in my fraction. When I started my workout last Monday, there was only 17 days left of workout. I don't think I will want to go on the Gazelle at 3am on the 26th So for now I am at 5/17.

Speak to you later, I now will try to kick my b...

I did it!! I am at 6/17!!! Thanks Pinbotchick :flowerforyou:

Wow, I was so tired when I wrote my last message that I repeated myself :laugh: :laugh:

This is a good morning and I feel good!!! I'll go and do my workout really soon!!

Missou, don't get discouraged with the lack of falling numbers. When you don't have a lot of weight to lose, I think it comes off veeeerrrrryyy slowly, at least that's what I keep telling myself! The first 7 or so came off fast, and now it is a pound every other week or so. Even though I am exercising more. I feel better though, so we have to focus on that!

I'm glad you got the exercise in Missou.

I took today off exercising - my body needed the rest. I did manage to stay within my calorie allotment even with splurging this morning on waffles - YUMMY

My family is celebrating Thanksgiving next weekend at my house. I am excited but need to do lots of prep work this week. I want to spend my time visiting not cleaning vegetables, cooking or ironing table cloths. My plan is too send as many left overs as possible home with people - or to work with my husband on Monday. I plan to do extra exercise in the morning before we eat.

I have my bookclub meeting Wed night but most people there are trying to lose weight and have been bringing low cal snacks.

hello women over 40!!!!! I will be 42 in a few days, and i have lost 33lbs!!!! I am having a big problem right now. I need to lose my belly fat. I've had a c-section years ago, and here recently i had to have another abdominal operation i am having so much trouble trying to firm up my stomach, and i cannot do sit-ups is there anything else i can do short of having an operation that i can not afford thanks ladies
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Hi, Lady. I was power walking during my lunch time (3 days a week then doing weights once a week) and now I'm training myself to run. I weigh myself once a month and this month it hit when I'm menstruating so I have gained two pounds. I'm not discouraged I know I'm retaining water and will lose the weight after my Aunt Emily leaves. Check out my profile, ticker, and weigh-in. Blessings! :flowerforyou:

Eva

Hello women 40+. I am new to MFP. But not to weight loss struggles. I have decided now that I am 40 it is time to put me first. Although I sometimes have a hard time with that goal. It hasn't even been a week yet on MFP, I have really only been concentrating on logging my food. Would really like to start a fitness program, just not sure what to do. I guess the best thing is to do something. Not sure if joining a gym or just trying on my own for awhile is best. What worked best for you?

Hi, I'm new here this week.
Karen

Welcome Karen and good luck!

I've been tracking my food for about a week and my numbers have been amazingly good (well it's only been a week...give me time : ) BUT, my protein is always over. This really surprised me because I don't eat a lot of meat. Anyone else find this? or any other surprises in logging your food?
Karen

I have found this too, but I am eating a lot of yogurt and protien shakes, my big surprise is that my carbs are always lower....I love carbs, always thought that could of been my problem:ohwell:
Good Luck!

I've been tracking my food for about a week and my numbers have been amazingly good (well it's only been a week...give me time : ) BUT, my protein is always over. This really surprised me because I don't eat a lot of meat. Anyone else find this? or any other surprises in logging your food?
Karen

I too was surprised about how much over I was on protein. From reading other posts, I have decided that this is okay for me. I have been working out a lot and bodies need extra protein to heal and grow muscle.

I added salt and cholesterol to my daily tracking numbers. The number that really surprised me was salt. I lead a busy life a always ate processed foods or frozed pre-prepared foods or fast food :blushing: I was taking in 3500 plus in salt. The only way I have been able to bring that number down is to cook. So I am getting more creative and preparing slow cooker meals the night before (late evening when I have more time). Or using my oven timer to have baked potatoes ready when I get home. I bought a rice cooker with a warmer function - I can cook 4 cups early in the week. Then just put 1 cup in to warm up with some extra water in about 30 min. I have been adding garlic, parsley, and other spice to make more flavorful rice with out the salt of boxed rice.

Sue and Chick,
Thanks for the welcomes. I'm not too worries about the protein...just surprised . Like you said, Sue, I thought my carbs would be the tough number. WOW you are doing great on your exercise. I'm just doing cardio 20 minutes 4 times a week and strength 3 times.
Karen

Thanks, Make! You can do it, too! I'm living proof! I have converted two (2) women into weighing in once a month,

Blessings!

Eva

Thanks for the advise, would probably be a smarter thing for me to do as well...I need to hide the scale, because it calls me everytime I walk by....then I get easily frustrated! I do believe it hates me:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You don't have to hide the scale Mine is right there in the bathroom not really STARRING at me, but collecting DUST :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I tell ya girl, to let the clothes do the taking to you! Another example is your ring(s). My wedding band feels loose on my finger. My riding boots are not tight around my calves and don't mark my calves, anymore!! BEAT the scale by not calling to it when it calls your name....it's called TEMPTATION

Blessings! :flowerforyou:

Eva