Motivation

I'd like to start this thread specifically for women who are 50 or over.

As a 53 year-old woman, myself, I am finding new challenges, unexpected difficulties and wonderful insights on my path to getting to and maintaining my health, weight and body shape.

What seemed to work for me as little as five years ago doesn't work quite the same anymore. My body doesn't seem to respond to what I consider healthy eating habits and good workout schedules as it even in my middle to late 40s'.

SO, I am would to hear from those out there who are finding themselves in situations. OR NOT, maybe you can enlighten the rest of us as to how you keep your shape, or how you're getting into better shape and a healthier overall lifestyle.

Hopefully this will be the start of something wonderful, educational, funny-offer up jokes anecdotes, whatever!

LET'S GET STARTED!

That's terrific robbie and Happy Birthday too!

robbie -  Congrats on the loss!!! Perfect timing for your birthday! Have a happy one!

Did terrible with my eating today  went to an anniversary party - drank a cosmopolitan - not on the plan - didn't do too bad food wise there but I probably didn't eat enough - had 2 other parties to go to - by the end of the day too much junk food  and not enough healthy stuff. Probably way over calorie limit too. Ok so tomorrow is another day but I won't get on the scales for a few days.

Cooking brunch for Father's Day tomorrow - I will do better with eating healthier foods tomorrow. Hope to golf at some point in the day.

Congratulations Robbie! Happy Birthday, too!

~ Beth

Thank you all. I share my birthday with my oldest son, and this year Fathers Day. So, we went to fancy (calorie laden?) dinner last night with just husband and adult friends. Didn't get on scale today as I don't want to take away my high from yesterday's scale result. I think I'm getting a road bike from husband; should help me stay on exercise plan, because it's something we can do together.

Bonton: you are my inspiration for not getting in the scale. Hope you have a good golf game.

From me too, Robbie!! Congratulations on the loss and very Happy Birthday! Nice birthday gift to yourself!

Yesterday I went on a fantastically wonderful hike/climb up to almost 13,000 feet elevation. We glissaded down the mountain on our behinds! (Still lots of snow up there). Photos to follow in a few days. Today I watched the U.S. Open golfing with my husband and didn't eat too much.

Alice

OK so yesterday I did better with eating plan but still lacking in protein- must try to do better this week. I had a brunch for Father's Day - made this egg/sausage casserole because my hubby likes it - I ate a VERY small piece as it is probably loaded with calories. I made my step-daughter and myself these yummy  Greek yogurt parfaits so we could skimp on the other fattening items !!LOL Managed 1200 calories yesterday and a B+ so a great improvement over Saturday I'm sure - never logged all the foods I ate Saturday. Played golf later in the day - shot a 92 so I was happy with that!

Going to pick up our grandson today - he's coming for 2 days! Can't wait!! I love it when he's here. My daughter and her husband are starting the process of an international adoption so they can get a little girl! They picked Bulgaria so when they travel I'll be asking for lots of prayers! It really gets to me what they have had to do with the adoption process - parenting classes etc -  now they have to do 10 more hours of parenting classes for this adoption. I have soooo many parents of kids at my school who SHOULD take parenting classes but aren't required to do so just because they can have their own baby. GRRR a real pet peeve of mine

Wanted to mow the grass this morning but it rained thru the night and the grass is too wet - it will have to wait until tonight.

Everyone have a  great day! Don't let our thread die out!! Keep in touch

Alice: Interesting that you're watching the Open--My firm retreat is there this coming weekend. It looks beautiful. I was at Torrey Pines once about 25 years ago, and I look forward to returning. I am sure, however, it will be a diet challenge. Look forward to the new hiking pics.

Bonton: Cooking Light did a recipe rework a while back with that sausage casserole. I couldn't find it, but I think they substituted turkey sausage and low fat cheddar. Man, I love that casserole. It sounds like you spend your weekends doing chores, too. At least you get the grandkids for a break. It's so wonderful your daughter chose to adopt. I agree that most parents (probably including me when I was younger) would benefit from parenting classes.

I am afraid I didn't do so great on my birthday eating, so I'm up a pound, but still not discouraged.  The body fat % was still lower, and that's good.

LetsGetItStarted, Frost, Helene, One, Ohio, clharr, Delilah: you guys ok?

Happy Monday all.

 

 

robbie - Oh boy am I envious ...Torrey Pines... could we trade places!!! . It would be worth evey calorie to be able to go there. Will you golf??? Then I'm really envious if you are golfing!!  I'm watching the end of the US  Open as I type - my grandson is watching Charlottes Web. OK ...I wanted Rocco to win boohoo ..I usually root for the underdog. That tee shot into the sand killed him.

 I never stop moving in the summer - I should be rail thin - but alas I'm not! LOL I have some sort of project everyday!

My daughter has too many physical problems to have her own kids but we couldn't be more blessed with the wonderful grandson we got! Looking forward to getting a little girl!

I will have to look up that recipe for the casserole - I made it the fattening way for him - he's not always crazy about diet food! LOL I just bought a huge Cooking light cookbook for my stepdaughter - I'll have her look in there for it.

Bonnie: You said,"Oh boy am I envious ...Torrey Pines... could we trade places!!! . It would be worth every calorie to be able to go there. Will you golf???"

Don't be envious. Not only am I not golfing (I'm not sure I even remember how), but our firm "retreat" really means I have to work every day. Getting up early on the weekend is not my idea of a "retreat," but at least they pay for my husband to come, so SOMEBODY gets to have fun.

Robbie

After an ENDLESS (OK 3 month) plateau, I think I am losing again.  I got on the scale today and it said 184.  I haven't seen that number in years!  I am feeling happy today, and terrified that it really doesn't mean anything and it won't move again for a month.  Why does it have to be so hard?

My daughter's wedding is in less than a week.  We have a ton of relatives coming that we have to entertain.  Rehearsal dinner on Friday.  Family get together on Saturday and the wedding itself on Sunday.  I will probably gain 5 pounds before it is over.  Its going to be so much fun.

I may not post much, but I read what you guys post every day.

-Carol

Carol:

MY scale acts the same way. Down, then wavy line up and down for a while but no real change, then--finally-- down again. It's taken me a year to lose 5 stupid pounds.

I'm so excited you broke a plateau after so long. The wedding entertaining thing would render me a stress filled wreck, so I'm glad you think it will be fun. Enjoy! We will be thinking of you. You may even be surprised that all the activity keeps you from eating!

Good luck,

Robbie

Back home after a 2.5 week trip. No scale, no CC, no gym, no time or place to exercise. I missed the group and the input. I was careful at first but after a while the stress, lack of kitchen to prepare the food I wanted, and temptation got the better of me. But the damage was less than I expected—up the usual few pounds I gain after excess at home. I will go to the gym today and I’m sure I’ll feel the effect of letting my muscles relax (though the rest of me was totally stressed) for a few weeks. The bottom line—great trip, got lots accomplished, and only moderate diet damage.

My mom's 60th reunion was awesome, lots of very spry smart 80 year olds. We should all be so lucky. Then I was off visiting son, DIL and grandkids. Then I took a 24 hour journey to bring DIL and the 4 grandkids (youngest is 20 months) home for the summer holidays. By the time the last airline meal came around, I thought the chocolate cake tasted good! The grandkids will be around for the next 2 months which will be lots of fun and a busy time.

I’m glad to be home, glad to be back online, and happy to join the group once again.

 

 

robbie;  congratulations on your loss and belated Happy Birthday.  Hope you had cake.

Wondered if anyone was watching the US Open.  wow is Tiger lucky.  Did you see the one shot bounce.......right into the cup?

My weight was down all last week, but I felt like eating more this weekend so of course it's up.  But once it gets down it's easy to get back to it. 

One of my kids is coming to visit, so I'm busy cleaning and making out menus.  I won't be getting on the scale during that time and already know, like with vacations, it will take me weeks to get back to the previsit weight.  I even had to dig out a salt shaker as I don't use them and packed them away and I probably have a dozen of them from my mother. 

I'm out the door to golf.  Better weather today, not so hot so hope I do better.

Carol - It is amazing how HAPPY that stupid scale can make us! So glad you broke out of your plateau! Like robbie it has taken me a while to lose just 5 pounds - actually since January - and like you I am afraid it will jump right back up! I seem to be stuck at the 5 pound loss but I keep trying. Enjoy your wedding! It should be a wonderful time. We had a great time at our daughter's weddings.

I have my grandson here today - we are going to bake cookies, go to feed the ducks and go to the park. I have to take him home tonight as they are going camping tomorrow thru Sunday. It's such a joy having him here! He has this nasty cough and has had it for a while - he also has fluid in his ears which they put him on Claritin - I think that on his recheck I will be going with her to the Dr appt. His cough sounds like a tight asthma cough to me. I need to be there to talk to the Dr!! I don't have  a problem being assertive when it comes to health issues!

Robbie- Sorry that you have to work so much while you are away. And if it were me I 'd be really bummed about not being able to play golf! LOL At least you'll have your hubby so when you are not working you can have some fun!

My diet has been very protein deficient lately - I need to do better as it seems for me the ratios really make a difference.

Hello Everyone!

Hiya Bonton...I'm still here. Things are busy. Work and it's summer. I spend a lot more time outside. My diet hasn't been terrific lately, yet I don't think I have gained much if any weight. I'm too chicken to get on the scales though. lol. Sounds like you are golfing and loving summer. Good for you.

Still running. Backed off a little but this morning I ran for 70 minutes.

Looking at a piece of property to buy. Humble little house with a beautiful irrigated pasture to it. Out here water is precious. Having irrigation is a pretty big deal. There would be room for my horse. I am in love with the place but I don't know anything yet. I have my hopes so high. I think its one of the reasons I haven't been eating right. (Or is it a perfect excuse? hmmmm)

Get your doggie in anger management classes Robbie. There is help. Hello...my name is Milo and I am an angry little dog.

To everyone else both new and old....Hello Hello Hello.

Take a break snowfence...but don't you dare forget us!

Frost:

I've had him to a trainer (with me) several times, but he's always perfect for the trainer. Sigh, I know, that means it's me. Do you know any good anger management places in Colorado?  I haven't found one in the book, and the trainer was the one my ve recommended. Netter yet, at your new ranch, do you have room for a Shi Tzu? It's a good time to buy with the market so low!

LOL Robbie,

He probably holds himself as above you in the pack. He would be fully welcome at sleep away camp with me. I am good with dogs, but you still have to be alpha female in his pack.  Have you ever considered buying on of Cesar Milan's books? He is on the National Geographic Channel. The Dog Whisperer. Using his techniques I was able to break my dog of the habit of wanting to fetch rocks. I know it sounds crazy but he was addicted! His teeth were beginning to be rounded off.

I have similar problems with my horse. She fully takes advantage of me on the trail. Let an accomplished rider on her and its an entirely different game. I know I'm too easy on her but I don't care. She is gentle and would never hurt me. Her bad habits would be unacceptable to someone in the arena, but I forgive all her faults.

I hope I get my little piece of Heaven. The market is great right now. But I guess time will tell. If it isn't meant to be I will be sad but maybe it will mean there is another window opening for me. I love my little home. It is a doll house but I don't have very much room. Who knows.

Glad you made it back from your latest NYC adventure safe and sound. I am like you, a bit terrified by motorcycles. Sounds like your husband just loves it.

 

 

frost Hope you get your house ! I do believe everything happens for a reason so hopefully it is in the plan for you to have the house. I was a little chicken about the scale lately too but braved it this morning to find that I was down to 122.6!!! Now go figure because my diet has been a little off lately! It must be "mowing off the pounds" and golf!

robbie  Dogs LOL when I was with my ex I bought him a Springer spaniel - well that dog had ADHD or something (actually it was as bad as him!)...it was in a constant puppy frenzy no matter what I did or what he did and it was extremely hard to house break - actually ruined the carpet in my old dining room, had to have it replaced - when I moved out I left that dog behind with him! Now it lives in a kennel outside and he trained it to hunt and goes to some kind of dog trials with it LOL It was not meant to be an indoor dog! It ate everything in sight - underwear, kitchen towels, dishcloths, bras that the girls left on the floor, hankies etc it is a wonder it didn't die from a bowel obstruction! My daughter is allergic so we will never have a dog and really after that one I don't think I'd want one! LOL They're nice company but I'll pass LOL

phoxPost some pics of your Mom's reunion! Sounds like you had a great time. Enjoy your grandkids! I have one of mine with me today - he's napping! We fed the duck this am and went to the park - baking cookies this afternoon but i'll have to give most away or I'll eat them!

ohio - Hope you have  a great game today! Enjoy your visit with your kids!

Helene - where have you been?? are you moving??

Off to scrub the windows in my garage - I cleaned it last week and took the curtains down to wash them - now the windows need done before I put them back up. I was waiting till he was asleep to do it!

Hi everyone, I'm just checking in. I'm really enjoying reading all the posts. Sure sounds like everyone is having a busy summer.

I took a new look at my target weight goal today. I'm feeling so good about the direction I am going that I decided I needed to just go ahead and set my goal for what I REALLY want. And what I really want is to be 150 lbs and very tone and strong.

A month ago, I had assumed that because I'm 53 years old that I could never be as tone as I once was and so perhaps I should not try to be as lean either. But I'm amazed at how much I've accomplished in just under a month. I've lost 9.2 lbs so far. I'm thrilled about that fact but what is even more encouraging is how much I am toning up with the exercise I have been doing every day. I didn't expect that to start happening so quickly. But I can already see a difference and I can feel the difference, too.

So, even though I am 53, I think I can look good at 150 lbs again as long as I keep working to strengthen and tone my body and not just loose the weight. Because of this I decided to reset my goal to 150 instead of settling for 160. Of course I still have to get there. And it will take lots of time an lots of hard work. But I figure I might as well set my goal for what I really want and not settle for anything less. Right?

Today, I walked my 3 mile route twice. The second time with my husband this evening and I carried 1 lb weights in my hands. I was amazed that those little weights would give me such a work out. But I really felt it in my upper arms and neck by the end of the trip. I also did my water aerobics for an hour today. So that was a total of 3 hours of exercise. I expect to do about the same tomorrow. I'm actually a bit sore this evening. Not too sore but just enough to know that I'm working those muscles.

~ Beth

hi guys!  :D  congrats everyone who is still losing!  and everyone who is still trying to lose!  hang in there & be strong.  it'll happen.

anyway, i'm back!  LOL  i posted in my journal that i'm back & i don't give a crap.  i told hubby too.

i already walked 51 minutes today & i'm working on over 1 1/2 hours for the day.  a friend of mine did that yesterday, so i gotta beat her now.  :D  i'll do it.  you guys KNOW i'll do it.