WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014
barbiecat
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Welcome to a community of supportive and encouraging women. The title says Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome. The journey to health, weight loss, energy, well-being, and longevity is best taken with others who share our goals and values. I hope you will check in here daily and share what’s going on, respond to each other, and ask questions. How did you do with your goals and resolutions for October? What goals and resolutions have you set for November? Please sign your posts with your name (or alias) and your location so we can get to know each other better.
Barbie from beautiful but getting darker NW WashingtonMy word for 2014 is “mindful”
October Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*walk 18,000 steps a day (every day, with some days over 20,000)
*act the way I want to feel (this gets to be more automatic all the time)
*strength training twice a week
* answer the letter to my friend that I've been putting off too long (finished and sent the letter early in the month)
November Resolutions
*walk 18,000 steps a day
*don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
*strength training twice a week
*put important dates on the 2015 wall calendar
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Did an hour of HIIT on the elliptical today. Wanted to burn some extra calories. Tomorrow's plan is to do the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt DVD.
Renny - gee, I have that exact same habit! Must be contageous
Joyce - I do hope everything goes well for you meeting this guy
Cynthia - I've tried and for some reason I just can't seem to get down the technique of bending my fingers. I don't know what it is. My grandmother was great at it.
Joyce - I've read that putting baking soda in the washing machine helps get rid of odors. I also have this stuff called Odoban (someone on here suggested it for the cat urine smell) which I got at Home Depot and that works pretty well.
barbie - aren't pumpkins supposed to be fat and round???? You look great in your costume. I remember one year I had an operation on Hallooween and wore this fake pig nose into the OR.
Sylvia - what a wonderful thought to give that dog to your friend with the cancer!
kataniki - NSV = NonScale Victory like wearing a smaller size clothes, being able to do something you weren't able to do previously
Cynthia - off the top of my head, I can't think of any warm thing to have as a snack, except for the usual tea, that is. But then again, I wonder....if you make up the frozen banana (thawed)/cocoa mixture, wonder why you couldn't warm it up in the microwave? I'm going to try that this winter.
Vicki - We're going to see TSO in concert Nov. 23. Since Labor Day (really, a few weeks after) I've had their Christmas CD's in my car listening to them. Happy anniversary! Are you going out for your anniversary?
Bonnie - welcome to a great group!
When I was at the Green Room, they told me about this house near me that really decorates for Halloween, so Vince and I went there last night. I do have to say, I was impressed. It wasn't anything like that house that was professionally decorated. Well, they had these strobe lights out. Vince didn't think you could do that since the strobes he has aren't weatherproof. But that was an inspiration for him. For the life of me I couldn't understand why all day long he kept watching weather.com. Well, he'd gotten the inspiration to get his strobes, put them in a plastic container, put plastic on the outside and use them outside. Right now he's outside taking pics of the decorations but he just said "it's lightly raining outside".
barbie - what Halloween songs did you use?
Sylvia - did the shelter scan him for a chip? The reason I ask is because 3 of our cats have one type of chip and the other cat has a different type. My understanding is that the Humane Society here can scan for both types, but I know that our vet can only scan for the one type. Lexi has Avid and the other cats have Home Again chips. I do hope you find the owner, someone out there is brokenhearted.
Lesley - I'm very impressed with your dedication to your food and exercise.
We usually get about 50-60 trick or treaters, this year we only got about 30. Then again, it started raining (and at one point raining heavily). The last kids who came here got A LOT. Having a BIG, and I do mean BIG, bowl of popcorn sure helped keep me away from the candy. OK, I had one of the fun sized bars (and one earlier in the day) but that's all
Michele in NC0 -
No trick or treaters ... 3 bags of candy ... and no willpower whatsoever...
Will post goals tomorrow ... which may include having jaws wired shut! Sheesh.
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Happy November..........!
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50 trick and treaters candy gone thank heavens
goals for november are continue forward, lost 4 lbs in october after having to start over
welcome to November
juanita
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Michele, the Halloween songs we danced to were: Monster Mash, This is Halloween, Spooky, Bad Moon Rising, Purple People Eater, Witch Doctor, Thriller, Little Red Riding Hood, Ghostbusters.
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Darn.........I must have been writing at the same time Barbie was doing the new thread; my post ended up on the next page of the old one after her link!!! Too tired to do it again and no clue if I could move it over here--probably not. Oh, well........g'nite (again!!)
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Boo!
It's after 9:00 and we had six trick or treaters, not counting my three grandkids. And the first two were teenagers, way too old for this.
Michele, yes, they scanned him with two different handsets.
I'm going to bed early.
Happy November everyone!
Sylvia
In Kansas where Jack Frost is visiting tonight.
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yanniejannie wrote: »Darn.........I must have been writing at the same time Barbie was doing the new thread; my post ended up on the next page of the old one after her link!!! Too tired to do it again and no clue if I could move it over here--probably not. Oh, well........g'nite (again!!)
yanniejannie
Yanniejannie, Here is your post, copied from the October thread
Good evening, all,
Our kids have been here and gone; about 40 to 50, most adorable but some WAY too old. Our community upper age limit is supposed to be 12; a lot of the older ones had no costume and were just holding out their t-shirts to cradle the candy. Toward the end I was giving out handfuls. I made my purchase at 5pm today so I wouldn't eat it all........and still some of the Twix made it in my mouth!
Sylvia.........Well, it's been over 24 hrs., personally, I'm hoping the little guy gets a good home with your ill friend. You have gone above and beyond to find his owners if they are local.
Terri and Vicki.......Brrrrrrrrrrr......
Margaret........Pencils, well, I think it's a good idea too. I have a friend with a husband who is a dentist.........one year they gave out toothbrushes......not popular!
Barbie........Love your kitties!!!
Cindy........How very sweet of your DH to carry the old pug girl around.
Joyce.........Hope the visit went well. Fingers crossed!
Juanita..........Hi!!
Kataniki..........I'm with you about not getting drawn in to others drama; my DD (22 now) (and her friends) has been known to exaggerate circumstances and events somewhat. Every situation is different, but usually I found refusing to participate in the outrage and anger about the unfairness of life (or whatever event), etc. by listening only for a limited amt. of time, speaking slowly and calmly and asking how they were going to eventually deal with it to be effective to take the air out of their drama queen posturing many times. I have been known to say: " We are resolving nothing. This conversation is terminated for the time being." to my DD and turn and walk away. I found that often the more she spoke the more she fed off the story and got more wound up.
Cynthia.......Neat pic!
G'nite everyone!
yanniejannie.........Oh, no--turned the heat on for the first time today.........
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Happy November! Got through Halloween evening without eating any candy, but did have 1 cookie. Tomorrow, however, is a different story because it's my birthday. Good night!
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Good Evening Friends,
Newcomers.
Had to turn the lights out an hour ago. We ran out of candy. I had to use my emergency candy I take when I sub. I only give out treats as a last resort when I sub. This year I have only had one such class. It is a class I will not go back to. We had about 120 this year. I think it is because it was a Friday night. It was cold here only in the mid 30’s. The picture is part of my Halloween decorations. The kids love them.
The face is Joe Mauer a popular Twin player here is the Twin Cities.
for all the friends reaching their health goals.
2014 word:contentment
MNMargaret
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Happy Halloween for all who celebrate; we don’t get many kids trick or treating but I love them even the “older” ones… so far (8pm) I have had 17….
YannieJannie – yeah toxic folks are tough…I will wait this out a few more months and see if changing my reactions/and look at the situation will affect anything.
Excellent choice on a donation in Gin’s name!
Donna – GREAT NSV to choose walking over eating and drinking!!!
Cynthia – out here they call it Knife skills….
Meg – Oh my that will be an event…
Sue – how nice for you to help that little girl have such a good birthday
Sylvia – sounds like you should have given him pasta! I don’t want another dog!!! I hope he is microchipped and there is a family just worrying and happy to get a call he is found
Joyce – sending good thoughts for your visit with Michelle and the new friend. Sorry to hear about the “laundry” mess – if some of the tablecloths need to be “bleached” but are older – you can use lemon juice in the water and that will help lighten the colors and will help cut the mildew smell.
Viv - Glad to hear DH’s heart is good, and the shake drinks is a good idea.
Cynthia – sad to hear about the ten lbs, but you’ll get back on track as some of the stressors go away, and you’ll get it off.
Heather – great control!!! DH will figure it out, and maybe having DH say something will be a “wake-up” call to the money grubbing lout.
Kayaniki – NSV non-scale victory
Sally – sounds like you and the dogs have so much fun!
Barbie – how did you know I needed to know how to post a picture or two?
October Goals:
Breathe
Log every day
Walk every day
Kim from N. California
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this was the "bat" appetizer I made for gourmet, it is a little cheese ball rolled in poppy seeds, slices of green olives stuffed with pimento for eyes and blue corn tortilla chips for wings...
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October Goals Report:
1. Log every bite and swallow: I slacked off a few times on this one, and I’m not too pleased with myself. I have had a few bumps in weight, but they’ve gone back down quickly. Today was an indulgent one. My food choices were great, but I ate too much Halloween Candy. :mad:
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week: I’ve done a good job with this, and managed to add riding lessons to my life! I am very pleased. :bigsmile: My riding lesson was another balance exercise. This time I had a saddle and trotting, but still no bridle. She removed the stirrups about half way through. I made progress. :bigsmile:
3. Have fun every day: I’ve managed this almost every day. I can’t remember a day that didn’t have some enjoyment in it. This is a good goal, and I’m happy that I added it to my list. It is a keeper! :bigsmile:
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more! I’ve been doing better with water drinking. :bigsmile:
My new goals look an awful lot like my previous goals. No surprises here! I'm a firm believer of repeating successful strategies.
November Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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My cousin, her daughter and granddaughter joined us for Halloween. We had a nice dinner and then took the girls trick or treating. I’d made arrangements with several neighbors earlier for us to stop by. The little girls were charmed by our generous neighbors and enjoyed every stop along the way. It was mutual. Our neighbors enjoyed it, too. Both girls are three years old. I haven’t seen my cousin for a couple of years and she’s recently moved from Southern CA back to our area. I hope to have a good friendship with her.
That is the good news. The bad news is that I’ve been eating Halloween candy and will probably get a well deserved stomach ache. :noway:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon where we had a dry evening for trick or treat.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
November Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
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hmmm...... looks like I posted in the October thread. Might be a sign that I should be in bed.
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Hi Just getting this bookmarked so I can find you guys again later0
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No Halloween callers! Booooooo hoooooooooo! ! ! ! !
Off to DSIL'S as soon as we've exercised. Will write more from her house.
Love to all from rainy Hampshire UK
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morning ladies~ we had maybe 15 trick or treaters, and i ate alot of candy, oh well, It is bagged up and the DH can take it to work, or give it to the electrician that is coming today to finish up...;lately I have been having 2 cups of tea in the morning.. and I quite like it, at least it is fluid going in ..
Have to work until noon today, and then dont know the plan..
I have to grocery shop sometime, I usually go early Sunday morning,but have to go to 8 am mass for my godson, tomorrow would have been his 31 birthday, died in a car wreck when he was 20..0 -
Thanks Barbie for the new thread :flowerforyou:
Hugs and prayers to all
Hugs,
DeeDee in cold and rainy NC
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Good morning.......awake off and on since 1:30......got up at 4am......my back is just not happy when I'm flat. Med taken and heating pad on.......questionable if I will make tai chi and yoga this am. Will probably go and just do what I can. Bit of drama from DH's family yesterday......spoke my piece to him and letting him handle it. Often grateful they (well, that a couple of them, anyway) are far, far away.
Barbie...........Thanks for moving my post; I was so surprised to see it here!........you are brilliant!!!! (but the regulars here know that!!!) Thanks for the new thread!
Mary.........HAPPY, happy birthday!!!!!
Margaret........Love your decor; wow, you had a ton of kids come by for candy!!!
Kim.......Neat pics!!! You are artistic in so many ways!!!
Katla.........WOW, you did fabulous on your goals!! Congrats from someone less successful. I admire your determination and honesty. Sounds like your night was one to remember; hope you took lots of pics.
Alison........Sorry it will be such a sad, sad day for you tomorrow(hugs).
Need to get the birds fed and make another cup of tea.
Stay strong, ladies.
Welcome newbies!!!!!
yanniejannie...........now roasting between DH turning up the heat and my heating pad!!!
PS Reminder: Clocks change here in the US tonight........fall back!
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Good morning from frosty New Hampshire! I would love to be part of this motivational group. I've been a lifetime member of weight watchers for 20+ years - always maintaining my weight . . .until I hit 50. Usual weight lose methods do not work anymore. I would feel so much better if the 10 lbs. I've been carrying around for the last 4 years would just go away. Weight watchers is not longer an option - I live in a remote area and the meeting is now too far to travel. I love Fitness Pal and am happy to find a support group that understands weight gain and aging! Is the first step to set monthly goals?
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Happy November, Everyone! Well, I survived Halloween without eating the candy! Made sure that I kept the bags tied up until late afternoon, then my youngest son took control and had door duty. We didn't have many (about 27) but I only bought enough for 42, and the leftovers were divided amongst my children with strict orders to keep it in their rooms or stomachs! I have also found that the thought of having to log everything I eat keeps me from eating some bad things.
Time to get set for the fall rainy season. Today looks clear, but rain is forecast for all of next week. At least it will be in the mid-50s(F) and not colder.
PennyGK - Welcome. This group is amazing. There are no other words for the ladies here.
Yanniejannie - Sorry about your back and the family drama. Nothing winds me up faster than nonsense family drama issues. Life is too short to carry out that kind of stuff. Family is supposed to help and support each other in a sometimes harsh world, not to be the cause of problems. Hopefully your husband can get things sorted.
Donna from Western Washington
So, goals for November:
1. Take an outside walk at least 3x per week
2. Continue to log everything that goes into my mouth and print report daily for notebook
3. Only weigh in once per week (Mondays)
4. Find and contemplate 1 new thing everyday that I am truly thankful for and write it down on the back of each day's printed report
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Welcome, Penny...this is a great place to be because there is someone here to connect with all day and all night even on weekends and holidays.....these women are the sisters I always wanted---loving, supportive, non-judgmental, and a least one person understands whatever I am going through.
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Good morning everyone!
Barbie: thanks for the new thread and hope you slept well! I actually like the image of the older kids holding out their t-shirts to get candy. It’s better than getting drunk or harassing people.
Sylvia: I’m with Yanniejannie. Spot deserves a great home!
Michele: maybe it would help to not think of it at bending, just putting the very tips of your fingers on the food. I froze bananas last night; am going to try the cocoa thing this evening.
Pat: haha, jaws wired shut…I know the feeling.
Kim: ah, knife skills, that would be it! Thanks.
Alison: thinking of you.
This is the last weekend for our fave outdoor café, which is closing for the winter. Always sad, but even more so this year since the guy running it is stopping after 20 years to take another job. At least it’s nice weather this weekend and we can sit out with a sweater or jacket on. I may well go over on calories (not everything’s on their menu these last days) but will try not to freak out and eat a lot in the evening, which has been my downfall recently. We got them a cute, personalized backpack for their little boy, who is going to kindergarten, and will bring them some flowers. Here's a photo of the backpack, with an apple to show the size (the backpack looks big on the photo but it's not, really).
Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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OK. Scale this morning was kind ... no loss or gain after my ridiculous month.
Last month's goals ... total bust.
This month's goals ...
Weigh and log every bite every day.
Exercise at gym at least 1x a week ... specifically weights.
Exercise at home at least 20 minutes each day.
Drink 8 glasses of water each day.
Beth in Western New York
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Hi new here.. Just started MFP in October, saw and read a few of Octobers posts. Nice active group here. I am 63 and my weight loss goal is to lose 75 lbs. I did well in October and even got thru Halloween without incidence. I am down 15 lbs. I messed up my weight loss scale so MFP shows only a 3 lbs loss
but thats ok. I have a "retired" DH, and two grown DD who still live at home, and too many pets to mention. I have struggled with my weight on and off forever and have tried many diets. I do best with low/no carb diets as I seem to loose and feel better on them. Its just sticking to them. Last month I bought my 1st fitbit zip and this little gadget has really given me motivation, also bought one for one DD. So we are trying to help each other. My goals this month are to continue this journey, track every morsel that goes in my mouth, walk min. 10,000 steps per day, bicycle 30 min. per day, and to drink 64 oz of water per day. Doesn't sound like much when I type it, but its a big change for me. I think I am addicted to anything sweet, salty, and to breads. So I have to stay clear.
From reading/skimming over some of Octobers post I see many of you also have live struggles, we all do I hope I can be supportive to you all too. Thanks for letting me share.0
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