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  • What kind of exercise have you done?
    in 55-65 year old women's success? Comment by HSDramamom November 2015
  • Ya'll are really inspiring! I'm almost 52. I lost 10 pounds on WW at the beginning of this year and had hoped to have another 15 off by now, but with summer busyness, a jam-packed fall schedule, and a slipped disc, I haven't reached that goal and gained back a few pounds. I have gotten discouraged and wanted to nearly give…
    in 55-65 year old women's success? Comment by HSDramamom November 2015
  • Ditto to what krenwren said
    in 55-65 year old women's success? Comment by HSDramamom November 2015
  • I was wondering the same thing, as I go over just about every day, usually because of eggs, nuts, and avocados.
    in Over daily fat intake goal, but not over daily calorie goal Comment by HSDramamom November 2015
  • "Carol/Peach: Advertise them as petites...I'd be thrilled to find a garage sale that had items already hemmed. I hate hemming!" Same here, Carey! Christina
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • I was gone for the weekend...watched what I was eating fairly well, though my logging was inconsistent. I'm back at it today. I went for a long (sticky/humid) walk on Saturday morning with my sister and bro-in-law. They have been walking regularly for about 4-1/4 miles most mornings. For the first several minutes my back…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Mia! Good for you!!! You look terrific!! Christina
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Yes...here's the link to the website....... http://www.nustep.com/?gclid=CNzm54_Hv8YCFVE7gQod1A8Emg Christina - what is a NuStep machine? It looks like a recumbant bike, is it? ydaily - for some reason I keep thinking that today is Friday. That's not normal for me, I usually can remember what day it is (I use my exercise…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • YEA!!!! :) Christina, it will be rare to find a life situation that at least someone on here hasn’t experienced. That is one thing that makes this thread so great….we never feel like we are alone in anything. Hang around, it only gets better. Annr, purdy skirt yo hubby’s got!!!!! Nice legs too. Sue, glad the move is over…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Having just joined the YMCA near us, my daughter and I just yesterday discovered the NuStep machine. We both used them and felt they were giving us good workouts and my feet and back weren't hurting. As we were walking away, one of the trainers was helping a man in a wheelchair make his way up to one of the machines,…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Wow! You REALLY DO know what I'm going through, Cheri! I can hardly believe how much what you've experienced is like what I'm experiencing! I haven't had plantar fasciatis, but my husband does. :\ Thanks for the encouragement. I think that I either soldier on or my issues will only get worse and probably multiply. I have…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Thank you! I should try the bike today along with the weights. Have you ever done a cycling/spinning class? I'm afraid I'd die before it's over! LOL! When you swim, do you swim laps and for how long? Christina: welcome. I’m another one who has to work around physical problems/pain to get exercise. I do mostly biking and…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • I've been there for the last couple of years...ugh. Somehow it snuck up on me and I got so mad at myself that I was not keeping a check on my weight while the pounds crept on. I used to weigh myself fairly regularly to keep a check on my weight, but for some reason I abandoned doing that for a long enough period of time so…
    in Menopause - midsection Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • I've been on and off MFP for the last couple of years, having had little success. I joined WW online in February when they were running their deal of lose 10 pounds in 2 months and get a refund on those 2 months' membership fee. I lost 11-12 pounds, but it took me until the beginning of June, so I didn't get to take…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015 Comment by HSDramamom July 2015
  • Nicky, Ah, yes...running. I find myself once again tempted to try walking/jogging intervals, but almost everytime I try to jog, all I can think is, "I can't wait until this is over!" :\ I have used some of Leslie's videos, though, honestly, I've never stuck with them consistently. I, too, had some knee pain from trying 30…
    in Weight Loss Buddies That Are doing Exercising At Home Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • I exercise at home--partly because I can't afford to have a gym membership, but also because I'm not crazy about working out at a gym either. I'm sure I'd benefit from the experiences of fellow home exercisers. I mostly use DVDs. My favorites of late are Ellen Barrett's Yogini (she's probably my favorite fitness…
    in Weight Loss Buddies That Are doing Exercising At Home Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • I was really happy when I put on a pair of slacks for church Sunday morning and found that they were looser in the thighs. (This was a pair of slacks I had sewn the pockets together on so they wouldn't stick out!) I can tell my body is gradually looking more fit, but the scale is still not moving like I want it to. I KNOW…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • Hopefully this will bring a smile to your day and a little inspiration as well. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAnAVLWyf80 Christina
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • Michele, My DVDs with Jillian Michaels have "music without instructor" setting. I don't know if the DVDs you own offer that option. I use that most of the time, unless I feel like I need to be reminded of any details that I may have forgotten with regards to form. I KNOW what you mean about all the fit people in some of…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • Carol in NC, Here's a really informative, helpful thread I found about BMR/TDEE. I just followed the directions given and got what I hope will be beneficial information! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/931670-bmr-and-tdee-explained-for-those-needing-a-guide BTW, where in NC are you? I'm in Jamestown.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • Canadjiney, Thanks for the clarification on the person who made that statement. Christina
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • K in NEGA, The line at the top of my post about satisfaction came from Gloria in Metro Detroit--so thanks to Gloria for encouraging me! Let's stay this course! It will definitely be for the better!
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • Sadly, there are still plenty of times that I feel "unsatisfied" but the truth of the matter is that we have to choose between change and sacrifice to lose weight and eating what we feel like deserve and not....at least some of us anyhow. xo- Gloria in Metro Detroit [/quote] Yes, I often feel "unsatisfied" with 1200…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • "Maybe we can help each other our cheer each other on, along with al these awesome ladies." Sounds good to me, Pam! Welcome. Though mine is probably not as extensive as yours, over the last 3-1/2 years I have had intemittent lower back pain (mainly on the right side) as well as intermittent what I suspect is Sesamoiditis…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • After a long hiatus, I'm going to rejoin these message boards. I'm so frustrated with making efforts and seeing so little results, so I'm really hoping that this group will help me push forward and see results. I just turned 50 at the beginning of this year. I'm perimenopausal. We've had a lot of stress with hubby job…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014 Comment by HSDramamom August 2014
  • BLAH!!! I am learning that time management is a big reason I don't exercise consistently. I'm excited that I'm going to meet some friends in the morning to walk at a track, so I'll report in after that! :D
    in September Step Challenge Comment by HSDramamom September 2013
  • A great goal for what I think is one of the most beautiful months of the year. I'm in too.
    in September Step Challenge Comment by HSDramamom September 2013
  • Ugh...I've recently "fallen off the food/exercise wagon". We had a LOT of BIG, unexpected crises with friends in the last few weeks, which threw me reaally off kilter. The interesting thing is, I haven't gained any weight, though I KNOW I've been consuming more calories. Honestly, I'm even thinking after talking with a…
    in Getting remotivated to be fit by 50--anyone else like me? Comment by HSDramamom August 2013
  • Thank you for sharing your really inspiring story. Congratulations on such great progress! You absolutely ARE glowing in the photo on the right!
    in Scary Photos That Should Have Been Destroyed Comment by HSDramamom July 2013
  • If you haven't yet joined the "Fit by 50" group, we would like to get to know you there and have more accountability! :D Christina
    in Getting remotivated to be fit by 50--anyone else like me? Comment by HSDramamom July 2013
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