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I have been having some deep thoughts about my life and weight loss lately. Two things I wanted to share:
1) I have decided, after 20 years of yo-yo weight loss, to increase my goal weight by 25#. I don't know if, at age 55, I am conceding defeat, or if I am just maturing and getting real. The last I saw 125 was for about a minute in 2005.
If I could get down to 150#, I would still be pretty overweight (I am only 5'2"), but it would be an 80# loss, so much better for my health if maintained, and I would be able to wear so many of my beautiful clothes. (I have a real thing for beautiful clothes, and so many new that i have never worn. It's part of my crazy.)
I just don't see weighing in the 120s again, and I don't know if I would even be comfortable being that thin again. And honestly, I have broadened my idea of what I think is beautiful and sexy over the last 20 years, for me and others.
2) Speaking of sauces, even though both are easy peasy, ever since I learned to make Thai peanut sauce (last year) and red enchilada sauce (this year), I feel like I have been granted superhuman powers! I am no longer beholden to carry-out or store-bought, like mere mortals! BWAHAHAHA!
Diet Calendar Entries for 13 June 2021:
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1214 kcal
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Fat: 46.86g | Prot: 63.84g | Carb: 143.26g.
Breakfast: Unsweetened Iced Tea, Water. Lunch: Santitas Yellow Corn Blend Tortilla Chips, Cilantro (Coriander), Enchiladas with beef and cheese, Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, Daisy Light Sour Cream, Kraft Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Compliments Chucky Salsa - Mild, Dole Green Onion, Carrots, Broccoli, Wild Harvest Mixed Greens & Spinach Salad, Morningstar Farms Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger. Snacks/Other: Wonderful Roasted, Salted & Shelled Pistachios, Chobani Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (150g), Pears , Target Multivitamin. more...
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2123 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 10 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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you go girl I remember when I was a size zero I don't think I looked that healthy so I'm thinking at my age I would be happy with a size 8 when I moved I threw everything out that said six and below
13 Jun 21 by member: ridemariel
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Jen- go to LISfifty and check out her recent posts. She provided a link to the NIH that speaks to this topic. Which is a higher BMI has associated health benefits for "older" adults. I always thought you were young enough to be my daughter but I guess not cuz I am 61! The NIH guidance provides older adults who are in a healthy BMI range that the recommended focus should be on nutrition and exercise and not additional weight loss. I think at 150 you would either fit in or be really close to what they consider a healthy adult. I like how you are changing your thoughts!!
13 Jun 21 by member: crazycatchick
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Thank you ridemariel! Thank you c3! I will check into that info that LISfifty posted. Thanks for the compliment re: thinking I was younger. I don't have kids, so it keeps me immature. 🙃
13 Jun 21 by member: jengetfit123
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Make it to 150 and if it gets below, it gets below. Every pound lost will be good for your health and 80 pounds is a huge loss!
13 Jun 21 by member: davidsprincess
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PS in the comments on LSI post Erq provided a link to another calculator. Be sure to visit that one also.
13 Jun 21 by member: crazycatchick
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Jen, I am 50 and 128 pounds at 5'5". It is doable, and I think you're maybe just in a melancholy mode at the moment because 125 seems sooooo far away. Do not be discouraged, grasshopper! If your eating habits are healthy and you're eating normal sized portions for someone 5'2", the weight will continue to come off even after you've hit 150. Perseverance through even the down times is key.💛
13 Jun 21 by member: JustBananas
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Jen, you rethinking your goal weight makes perfect sense. You've accomplished a lot and I'm certain you will continue to practice healthy habits. You work this your way and decide when to say, I'm good at this spot". ❤👍
And about your age, you are too wise to be immature. ❤😊
13 Jun 21 by member: _bec_ca
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Jen make your goal comfortable for you. Don't stress
13 Jun 21 by member: wholefoodnut
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I agree, Becc@ and WFN. I think that's why so many are below their blue line. You pick a goal and as you maintain and lose more... no one seems to change that first goal. Just do a little at a time. Baby steps. If you are happy and feeling good, that's what matters.
13 Jun 21 by member: davidsprincess
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Thanks jb, Becca, wfn and dp! Yes, I need to just keep taking baby steps and changing habits. I just have always been so all or nothing in my thinking. Like anything less than reaching 125 is a total failure and waste of effort. I know it can be done, but I don't know if I can do it. But from where I am now, and have been for most of the last 20 years, 150 seems pretty good!
13 Jun 21 by member: jengetfit123
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Also, no one cares about my saucy superpowers!
13 Jun 21 by member: jengetfit123
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I think taking a pause and “trying out” your current weight is a reasonable plan. Make a decision to successfully master maintenance at this weight and see what it feels like. I would say, however, that you might make a decision to draw a line in the sand at 150.
13 Jun 21 by member: Kenna Morton
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Kenna, my current weight is 189, which i am not comfortable at, so all of this is still many months away at best. But yes, I may try to maintain some interim weight and then decide to work my way down further.
13 Jun 21 by member: jengetfit123
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Jen, didn't mean to ignore your sauce making accomplishment. 😁 Joe was just telling me that I make good sauces, but I think it's just that he likes food in general. I understand your excitement. Today I made a butter sauce from
lemon chicken drippings and added tangerine balsamic and it was dee-licious. Sauce on sister! 😁😋👍
13 Jun 21 by member: _bec_ca
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I care about your sexy superpower!!! 😁 Those sauces sound amazing! ❤️ As for goal weight... I am really struggling with keeping to my lowest adult/teen/wedding weight. The amount of effort to maintain is hard. I am still not giving up and I'm going to really work on it the next weeks and months, but I suspect I might find a few pounds higher more manageable to maintain when working out when walking or working out hours a day isn't possible. I know it is more about what goes in, but a few extra hundred calories burned per day adds up too. Whatever you "goal" I know you have the goal to me stronger and healthier and more comfortable... And wear those pretty things that are awaiting!!!
13 Jun 21 by member: melissatwa
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The NIH studies referenced in the post LIS provided suggested a BMI of 25-27 for older adults resulted in better health. After you provide your stats both calculators provide suggestions on what to focus on based on age and weight. I think the basis is the recognition of muscle and bone mass should not be compromised through further weight loss as we get older If at 150 you are at a BMI of 27 the focus should be eating a healthy nutritious diet and exercise to support your health. I hope you and others check it out.
13 Jun 21 by member: crazycatchick
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Smiles...Super Woman, you go girl. God bless
14 Jun 21 by member: donniemae
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@CCC, thank you for sharing this information. 👍
14 Jun 21 by member: _bec_ca
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I went 5lb goals at a time. You might like that idea. Much easier to reach and then reset. My first goal which I still have posted was 150. Never dreamed I’d be less. Then I took it 5 pounds at a time and here I am in the 120s. Never say never a girl. 😊
14 Jun 21 by member: wifey9707
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similar story here. 57yrs old & last time I felt I was at OK weight was 20yrs ago on my wedding day...still overwight at 138# but have not budged in 15 years from 153 -160 range. I'm 4'11" but I still workout, eat a healthier & consider that yes while our hormones change our attitdudes towards beauty & self image must always remain positive. Be blessed & Stay breezy. 🌺
14 Jun 21 by member: Lorigsant
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