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Nice idea to get us organized. Thanks for doing this!

Omg, what is happening!? Thanks Sw33tp3a for posting about this group, you are once again an MFP guiding light!! So let's give this a try. It already looks promising as I'm seeing some 😎 cool new fitness friends! 👋 hello all!

Hey ladies! It's the last day of August! I haven't lost a pound but I'm fit, active and living well. Lots to report, but I will save it for September. Meanwhile, just for a laugh, look at this. I decided to turn my fancy GPS watch on while I played the last half of my soccer game yesterday. This is what 4.5kms if…

Welcome back @Antiopelle ! How was the diving in the Red Sea!? What an amazing trip! I traveled through that region 20 years ago but only snorkeled - it was breathtaking! I'd say a couple of pounds post vacation is normal and doable! You got this 😀 I'm stuck at 130lbs but happily busy, healthy, doing all the things i love…

50yo 5'3" CW 130lbs? GW 125lbs Still 130lbs.... I've been slammed at work which means I don't overeat (too busy!) but when i do eat, I'm just grabbing random fast stuff - protein bar, leftovers, banana, chocolate chips. Not usually terrible choices, but definitely no plan to it. It also means I'm barely moving during the…

50yo 5'3" CW 130lbs? GW 125lbs I've had 5 straight days where I'm starving but they've also been good fitness days with a walk or run, plus a strength session. 💪 yay me! I've also been listening to my body and eating only when I'm truly hungry. The scale hasn't budged yet but I know it will. Trust the process, embrace the…

@CeeBeeSlim you crack me up! Thanks for starting the August chat. Lovely title! I'm sorry I missed July but these things happen. We were away for a couple of weeks and otherwise I've been working waaaay too much. Between road trip food and sitting at my desk, I gained 1 or 2 lbs in July. 😕 But August is off to an OK start.…

49yrs / 5'3 GW 125 June 1: 132 June 18: 131 Hello all! IMO cat and dog stories and pics are always welcome. I hope you're doing well @Antiopelle. I work too much and therefore I sit too much during the day. I try to do morning workouts because evenings are busy with baseball, soccer, ball hockey (kids or mine). In all the…

49yrs / 5'3 CW 132 GW 125 Hello friends, long time no chat! But first, @Antiopelle I'm so sorry for your 🐈 loss. 😞 that is very hard! I've mentioned that I coach my daughter's soccer, but this year I went up a volunteering notch and did myself in. This year I am the coordinator for our local youth recreational soccer…

Kettlebells are great! Meanwhile, this Steve guy sounds boring. My main takeaway on form is control, conteol, control - whether you are lifting it or swinging it, its all about a firm core and control. You swing the KB, don't let it swing you! (Even if you only weigh 102lbs!) Send an action pic @mandycat_florida !!!

Great title for a Motivating May @HoneyBadger302 ! Thanks for the launch. I got a 45mins weight session done this morning, so feeling virtuous so far. But I've broken the strap on my Garmin vivo. Im without a watch or step/pace/mileage/calorie counter. Ack. Feeling rather lost! Anyone with a fitness watch the highly…

49yrs old 5'3" GW : 125lbs Still....132lbs... No change on the scale (swapping out fat for muscle I think/hope) but kicking *kitten* in fitness - feeling better injury-wise, back to running a bit, playing soccer and ball hockey and doing weights 1-2 times per week. Signed up for a June 4th 10km run! Just gotta keep my…

@mandycat_florida you crack me up! Indeed, no one looks good in those photos so, no don't pay for them! Congrats on kicking the butt of 7,261 people! 😆 10km is no small feat and you should be proud that you were simply upright and smiling at the end. Not everyone could do that (age aside!). You are an inspiration!…

@Lazuliz - welcome! - i think your pic is of you sitting in a super stocked gym, so I hope you have access to more than 10lbs! Bc you definitely need to up your weights. Fantastic things happen when you lift heavy! Women are always stronger than they think and go too light- push yourself and let us know how it goes! We are…

Ladies, it's taken me 30mins to read all your amazing posts and catch up on your adventures in fitness! I'm so impressed with everyone's discipline! I'm sorry I've been AWOL. Some irritating injuries have slowed me down, which in turn makes me less motivated, ya know? And I've been so so so busy at work and they say…

49yrs old / 5'3" SW: 145lbs in 2019 GW: 125lbs but strong and flexible or maybe 120lbs? Mar 1: 132.5lbs Mar 5: 132.4lbs Mar 12: 132.2lbs Mar 19: 132.4lbs I call this tiny scale increase a "win" since it could have been far worse. We had a great family road trip for March break this week. But the scale reflects hours in the…

49yrs old / 5'3" SW: 145lbs in 2019 GW: 125lbs but strong and flexible or maybe 120lbs? Mar 1: 132.5lbs Mar 5: 132.4lbs Mar 12: 132.2lbs Slowly but surely getting back to where I want to be. Making good (or better) decisions with what goes in my mouth. Had a setback on the fitness front with a pulled hamstring in ball…

49yrs old / 5'3" SW: 145lbs in 2019 GW: 125lbs but strong and flexible or maybe 120lbs? Mar 1: 132.5lbs Mar 5: 132.4lbs Basically no scale change but I've been active to the point of being sore (in a good way) and so I think this is just water retention as my body adjusts to my workouts again. It might be my imagination…

@SherryRueter my condolences and hugs to you and your whole family. ❤️ You were absolutely right to go and I hope you see how right it was that you were there with him and with your mom at the end. Things aren't easy now but closure and healing will come. Hugs and prayers to you.

Friends, I'm back! (This egotistically assumes you noticed my absence) My father's funeral went super well with a huge turnout and all my planning paid off. It was amazing reconnecting and celebrating his life. And almost no family drama (just one annoying aunt 😆) for which I am grateful. My brother, sister and I were able…

Great soup @mandycat_florida ! Do you use chicken stock as a base for protein and flavour? I make bone broth but never think to add vegetables to it. @SherryRueter call your dad for sure, even if he's delusional. It is so hard to hear/see them in that state but I'm convinced they feel the support. My dad was similar…

Me: 49 yrs, 5'3" GW: 125lbs & strong, fit, flexible. Can I do it by end of June for my 50th birthday?! Feb 1: 133lbs Feb 5: 132.7lbs Feb 12: 132.7lbs OK fine. No change on the scale. I had a terrible cold for most of the week so didn't move much and filled up my calories with orange juice and chicken soup. All good now and…

@CeeBeeSlim whaaaaat?! Oh my goodness what a scare! So you fell and hit your head and ended up in the ER?? How frightening! But it isn't the sleep aids fault, right? It was the impact of the fall? I occasionally take something for sleep when I really need it but it took me time to figure out how much I needed. Sounds like…

49 yrs, 5'3" GW: 125lbs & strong, fit, flexible. Can I do it by end of June for my 50th birthday?! Feb 1: 133lbs Feb 5: 132.7lbs So far heading in the right direction. I think I will weigh in on Sunday mornings. Fighting a sore throat this weekend so took it easy. I haven't been sick since Dec 2021(covid) and I really…

Thanks for starting the new thread @Antiopelle! Here's me: 49 yrs, 5'3" GW: 125lbs & strong, fit, flexible. Can I do it by end of June for my 50th birthday?! Feb 1: 133 Considering I was 127lbs last summer, I'm disappointed with my first weigh-in since then, but also not surprised given the fit of my pants. With all the…

Good for you @HoneyBadger302 sticking with the 75 Hard thing. I looked it up and i think I'd have a tough time fitting it all into my day. Yay for seeing improvements in the lifting! That's always motivation. @SherryRueter you are so disciplined! I would be very hungry on your diet, I think, especially if I was working out…

@spl8 welcome! I shoot for 25% protein and mfp tells me when it's off (otherwise I'd have no real idea). It helps keep me full longer. Although, I notice I get a tummy ache if I have too much protein, so it does need to be balanced out with good fats and carbs for me. I've been dealing with peri-menopause symptoms for…

Hi y'all! What a wonderful chat to catch up on! I'm back from 6 days of dealing with my dad's affairs (banks, lawyers etc) plus i got right down to business and also tarted to tackle his condo. Oh dear, speaking of reasons to keep your health and agility into old age. He was clearly doing his best but I found years and…

Fantastic to see everyone on the roll with their January commitments! @SherryRueter thats amazing hitting your high school weight in a strong fit and better way. Same thing to you @CeeBeeSlim! Other than pregnancy and one dark period we shall not speak of (just before COVID and when I found MFP 😀), I've pretty much always…

@SparkSpringtime69 I think this is a brilliant idea! 👏 I think you'll feel fantastic if you can still get enough calories and keep it balanced. Let us know!