WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

crazyDogLady61

Pip: I have rough collies (Lassies). This past weekend we were showing AKC Obedience at the Western Washington Cluster at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup. This weekend is the biggest show on the west coast, the Rose City cluster at the Expo Center in Portland. I don’t have any entries in this one. (Too big, too noisy, too stressful!) My older dog is working on Championship points (sort of) my younger dog needs one more qualifying score to finish his Utility Dog (UD) title, then he can start on championship points and the Excellent title.

Lnrohlfing: Welcome to the group! The journey of a 1000 miles starts with the first step. The only advise I have is to set reasonable goals. For this to really work, it is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Ask questions. We can tell you what worked for us. Everyone is different. The one constant you will see from the ones who have dropped weight and kept it off is to MEASURE and LOG every bite. The kitchen scale is your new best friend.

Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.
Remember to breathe…

Sally W.
Oregon

grandmallie

evening ladies,
I am trying to type one handed as my poor baby Homer has tummy troubles, and when he has this, he is clingy.. so here I sit, with a dog stuck to me..
my bonehead husband ,said he looked at the ultrasound bill and thought we owed 1200.00 but he didnt look all the way to the bottom where it said we owe 196.00,
he is a bonehead...
work was fine today, went to see my DFIL, He is now refusing breakfast, sooo
I will have to go down at breakfast time every day to get the man to eat, because he will eat for me.
I cant tomorrow as I have to get bloodwork done and to be in work at 9:30 so will run over get bloodwork done, and then over to see him..
If I am going to feed him every morning I have to be there at 7:30 ,this could throw a wrench into the monkey works ,but I will do what I have to do...

barbiecat

lnrohlfing wrote: »

I'm poofus 52 and overweight. Joined MFP today weighing 210, gotta get myself motivated- my kids and grandkids are more important than a cheeseburger. I want to be healthier- doctor said cholesterol is high, hello Crestor.
Can someone motivate or inspire me ?

The longest journey starts with a single step. Don't try to change everything at once. Start with a single resolution and do that for a week and then add something else. Come back to this thread and read what others have written. Learn how to use the food and exercise logs so you can keep track of what you eat and learn from that information.

Barbie from NW Washington

My quote for 2015 (and the last five years)---The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

My word for 2015 is "now"---I won't wallow in the past or waste time worrying about the future

Katla49

Heather: Congratulations to your DDIL for being a presenter on “Women’s Hour.” She must be very talented and poised. Congratulations to you for typing your novel 9 days in a row! :flowerforyou:

Diana in NE IN: Congratulations on a great NSV. Getting into previously too small pants ranks right up there as an awesome non-scale victory. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Carol in NC: It sounds as though you’re almost moved into your new place. Congratulations! I hope you will fill your new home with happy memories. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Today’s joke is soooo true! :flowerforyou:

SueBDew in TX: DH isn’t pain free, but he’s in less pain than he has been in a very long time and things are improving. Life is getting better for both of us. :flowerforyou:

Yanniejannie: I didn’t get to go to the yoga class this morning because I went with DH to his “exit” appointment with the back surgeon. It was a nice meeting, and we all expect its likely we may need his help in the future. I still could go to yoga this evening if I’m lucky. I really don’t prefer evening exercise, but may make an exception this time. :flowerforyou:

Inrohlfing: We can’t motivate you because that really comes from within, but we can support your efforts with knowledge and encouragement. You have found a wonderful group of women and I hope we’ll see you here often. :flowerforyou:

Terri in Milwaukee: Take care. I know from experience that pneumonia takes time to get over. Rest, fluids, and good company from friends are excellent strategies. Chicken soup is good, too. :flowerforyou:

SallyW: We’re hoping to go to the Rose City Classic this year as spectators. We love to watch the judging, and especially love the obedience & performance classes. DH learned that there are no scooters available, and only a few wheelchairs on a first come, first served basis so we may have to wait for next year. We’re still talking about it. :flowerforyou:



We had a doctor visit today with DH’s surgeon. He is healing well. We all realize that he may be back for additional surgery in the future. I learned that the basic problem was caused by arthritis in his spine. I didn’t realize that before.


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


January 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!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.

Bonitajean1

Hi everyone,
I am on a roll here. I've been logging all my foods and I've also been going to the gym (signed up last week) consistently. I am having such a tough time navigating this app and don't know how to add friends. I would appreciate your adding me and also knowing how to add friends.

Bonita in Pa.

margaretturk

Good Evening Friends,
Newcomers. Glad to see others are finding us. We missed you.




Katla I agree with you that change has to come from within. Finding this group who have common value that we want to be as healthy as we can be is a great place to find support.

Carol glad things are starting to settle down.

Heather great job sticking to your goals of writing your book.

for all the friends reaching their health goals.

2015 word:Strength
Quote Just because I see the hook does not mean I have to bite.

MNMargaret

grandlove63

hi not new to the program, but have started as a new participant every other month. I think I'm ready to get serious with the help of 50+ ladies Look foward to the daily word and motivation from you all. Happy new year and here's to new beginnings.

bwcetc

Renny ... so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Yes, you do have a special husband!

Jane ... hugs to you.

Terri ... rest quietly, heal quickly.

Read all of the posts and thinking of you all.

Think our lab is getting sick .... salivating like crazy ... poor boy ... he doesn't look happy. Doesn't get sick very much.

A long day today ... now "hiding" in the bedroom as husband has a group of men from the church here. They yak and pray about things in each others lives ...don't like to intrude.... I'm probably going to fall asleep soon ...

Beth in Western New York ... where we had more snow ... just four inches this time.

tngram2seven

Terri - so sorry to hear your flu has evolved into more. Take care.

Sylvia - Empty Bowl sounds like a wonderful project

Pip - Are you ill or just a little "off" today? We all have those times when the world seems to wobble a little. Hope you feel better soon.

Allison - I had a vision of your dog literally glued to you. Made for a funny cartoon. Ha!

Newbies - jump in and tell us more about yourself. The more the merrier.

I had my first day "on the job" at the Y today doing some training. I was at lunch with some friends and suddenly realized I needed to head to work. After 8 months of retirement it was an odd feeling. I am really looking forward to working some, though. The Y is a very good fit for me.

Congrats to those in smaller pants and running races.

Toni in also soggy Tennessee

Gratitude for the Past - Strength for the Present - Faith for the Future
Look for the opportunities in every day!

DamitJanit

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding

*Joyce, good for you on your handeling of Charlie. It's good that you leave the room, because no matter how hard you try to ignore the rants, you don't need to sit and hear it. Keep putting yourself first and good luck. (((((((((Joyce)))))))))

*Sharon in A, what a delightful time with your granddaughter. It sounds like you burned a few calories in the process.

*Renny, it sounds like your DDIL did great. And how wonderful for you son to find such a gem. I know you are proud. Congrats on your typing.

*Diana, how wonderful that you can now wear those pants. Isn't life grand!!!

*Carol, nice rainy day here but at least it's warmer. The wedding sounds so special. At least the move is almost over and good things ahead.

*NMMargaret, I love the quote about "Between the stimulus and response." We can all think about that one.

*Mary, Good for you. It is wonderful to lose a pound when the scale hasn't been moving for a while! Keep up the good work.

*Sylvia, the Empty Bowls sounds so nice. And how nice of you to donate not only your bowls but your time. I don't know about cats but I'll take vodka over muscatel any day, so cat's aren't that smart after all.

*Mary, I've had trouble with my voice to text also, but I figured the phone was smart and the problem was with my speach. Not sure how good they are with a Southern Accent?

**Welcome to the new ladies. We are happy that you joined us. I think the biggest thing I have learned here is that I cannot look at this as a "diet". For me to be successful and stay that way, I know it is a lifelong journey. It helps tremendously to log everything that goes in your mouth. I just got new gummy Fiber suppliments and those things have 15 calories a day. But they are on my long. You can do this!

*Allison, I hope your doggie gets better real fast. You are an angel for taking such good care of your DFIL.

*Pip, I hope you aren't getting sick. Feel better.

*Terri in MLK, so glad you don't have the flu and so sorry about the pneumonia. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I had to take a day off from my normal exercise routine today but did a number of arm & upper body exercises, trying to outrun the flab that I will have if I don't. (That is knowing that I will continue to lose weight.) I also think I finally can tell that I have a little extra energy. The scale finally moved down this morning after a two week stand still, but I don't record it until I have it for two days straight. I hope you are all having success and staying helathy. Best regards to all of you.

My word for the of the month is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

mollywhippet

Meg, I saw this on tv tonight and looked it up. It has fairly good reviews. Says it's good for knees. Do you think it would work?
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=Omron Pain Relief&adid=22222222220207784095&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=24796954518&wl4=&veh=sem

pipcd34

to all - getting sick kind of off - ugh.... stats for the day:
- ride hm 2 gym- 13.27min, 13.1mph 3mi
spin- 45min, 79ar 88aw, 9-13g, 17.5mi
ride gym 2 dome- 7.35min, 11.3amph, 1.5mi
ride dome 2 hm- 19.51min, 8.3amph, 2.7mi - sick

dog lady, i work in puyallup, not far from the fairgrounds.

amanika - i've done 1/2marathons and a full- my best advice is pace yourself - the adrenaline from the excitement is going to want to get you going fast in the beginning, but you have to make yourself last for whole time. carb us the week before, NOT just the night before. don't try anything new on the day of the run, like a new food, supplement, etc.. i don't know about you but i listen to music when i run, the playlist i have is even called beat jogging so i run to the beat of the music so i pick out music that is my pace. that is some stuff to think about. let me know how it goes

drbcru

I wanted to share a cute motivational app I use. We all like to get positive feedback or get asked if something is wrong but we don't always have the support. It's called Lark and it works as a interactive text conversation either giving you an Atta girl for doing well or asks why you were off that day. Reviews your stats w/very simple charts. I have an IOS phone so I don't know if it works on all phones, but I live somewhat alone - 6 fur babies who give lots of love but are limited on the conversation topics and this gives me some feedback.

exermom

Did about 15 minutes of a "Fit in a Flash" DVD, held my plank for 2 min 40 sec and will take the extremepump class for an hour. tomorrow's plan is to do a spinning downloadable workout

Joyce - all my kids received presents "from grandma", even tho grandma had been dead for quite a few years. Denise, especially, was confused by this until she opened the package

Sharon - I don't find spinach and feta at all weird. What about (I'm going to butcher the spelling) spanikopita?

anamika - good luck on your marathon

Alison - I, too, felt bad that I spent time with MIL during the week but not my own father. Then again, she was much closer. When I did see my dad, I'd spend the entire weekend with him so it probably all evened out in the end. I also knew deep inside that he was stronger than she was.

Diana - wonderful NSV

superpook - welcome! You've come to a great place for support. Check in regularly, we'd love to get to know more about you

Carol - so glad to hear that boy child helped you. It probably just took him a little time to get adjusted to the idea and to know that it's permanent. I didn't know Cracker Barrel had healthy choices. I always avoided going there because they didn't have any good choices.

Mary - congrats

Sylvia - this year was the first year that I volunteered at this "pottery and chili fundraiser". Basically, you get a piece of pottery and a chili meal.

pipcd - feel better fast

inrohlfing - welcome. You've come to a great place for motivation and inspiration.

terri - so sorry about the pneumonia

After exercise on the way home stopped and picked up a renewal for Loki's one prescription, then went to Sams to return these pj's Jessica got, then WalMart since Vince needed milk & it's on sale so I had them price match that. Bought a few other things, too. Then bought gas, home and senior bowling. Tonight is mahjongg.

Update: I just found out that my girlfriend's MD appt is at 9:40. She's staying with a friend. That means that I need to pick her up by 7:45, which means I need to leave the house around 7:15. Looks like I'm going to have to skip spinning tomorrow.

Welcome everyone new that I may have missed

Toni - I didn't realize you worked at the Y! What do you do there?

pipcd - hope this isn't something that lasts a long time and you're feeling better real soon

Michele in NC

Dkuffer

It's been a few days since I posted - but I've been doing well...have logged all my food, lost 2 pounds last week and did an exhausting step class yesterday!
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For those of you going through difficult times, my thoughts are with you.
For those of you who are working your programs - congrats and keep it up.

Life can be a difficult journey, but with friends by your side it is easier.....

We may have snow tonight!
Dorene in New Mexico

Lilymay2

Checking in... long day at work today - so having a cuppa tea and trying to remember everyone's names.

The positives of the day:
- made 860 extra steps today walking in place at the photo copier
- showed up at physio early and used their treadmill for 20 minutes

Take care everyone,

Lillian
Saskatchewan

One day at a time.

tngram2seven

Michele - I am working at the front desk (Welcome Center) for now.

jmkmomm

Katla, we have a local medical equipment place that rents out the wheel chairs and mobility scooters. I think a scooter is $50/day or $100/3 days. It is well worth it for me at times. And they are the kind that are very portable. I have never tried ti lift them into the car but they come apart in I think 3 parts and make it pretty light. But I have the advantage over you in that my husband is doing the lifting for me. For you it is you having to lift a scooter part for him. If I work at it ral hard I can lift my whe/ch in and out of the trunk but it isn't easy.

Margaret, you hit it on the head for me in what you said about what we do in the in between time makes the difference. That in between time is my nemisis for the desire to snack

Allison, you may have to realize that when your FIL is now refusing breakfast that it may not be his mind that is refusing it but his body is refusing it. A body that is shutting down doesn't need to eat. It is us that love those people that want them to eat so we force them into it.

Bonita, welcome. I don't send friend requests because all friends are here on this forum. I never go to my home page to read anything. I warn people who send me a friend request that if they write something and it goes to my page that I won't see it. So you may not need to send any out!

As I was finishing up here last night, I noticed my face was itching. So when I went to the bathroom to get ready for bed, my face was beet red. I put some cortisone cream on it, took some oral Benadryl and went to bed. Well the Benadryl sure helped me sleep but when I got up my face was still beet red. I haven't changed any soap, made up, make up remover, eaten anything different. I have no idea what is causing this allergic reaction. But my face is beet red from my ear lobes, face and up to my hairline, all except one little area around my right eye. As you can imagine, it looks kind of clownish! So I have been trying to take 1 Benadryl every 4 hours during the day. Sure glad it hasn't made me drowsy. Will call the doctor tomorrow and get his advice. I may be asked to go in and see one of his nurse practitioners. I hate to do that because the co-pay is the same as if I see him

Joyce, Indiana

dreamwriter

Heather in Hampshire - What are granary rolls?

Diana in Indiana - Nice NSV for you. The way our clothes fit is probably a better measure than the scale.

Michele in NC - I love spanikopita any which way it is spelled.

dreamwriter

Had an up and down kind of day. Visit with Dr., they are now pretty sure it is not my heart. Keep up with the medicine, list of forbidden foods. Do this for 3 mos. and if everything is not resolved then they will give me an endoscopy. Also, no stress. Drs. can be funny.
Took the Princesses out for lunch and a little shopping . Fun
Cooked a great dinner if I do say so myself.
Then things went down hill. Not even sure what to do any more.

wizzywig

Good Morning ladies
Feeling quite tired this morning, had a bad nights sleep, kept waking every few hours. I seem to have a bad night and then a slightly better night sleeping.

Not looking forward to work today, but I'll have either Thursday or Friday off as leave. I'm working a 3 day week for a few weeks, then I'll have to do a full week at the end of January as Jane is on leave that week. Then back to working 3 days a week again until I've used up all my last years holiday entitlement. Still toying with the idea of early retirement in the next year or so. I need to work out my finances to see if I can live on my work Pension until the state pension kicks in.

Joyce I hope you find out what has caused your face to go beet red. Do you think you have been bitten by something?

Terri Sorry about you having pneumonia, please take care

Michele what is spanikopita ?

Well better get the exercise out of the way before work, I walked a lot yesterday but didn't get the "formal" exercise done. This is one of the areas where I need to be more consistent.

I'll try and get back tonight.

Viv ( York UK)

cityjaneLondon

Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:
I've got a few spare moments as it's a yoga day today. Fewer calories burnt off, but I count it as my rest day. DH is on the machines. :laugh:

Granary rolls are bread rolls made with malted and seeded flour. I love spanakopita too. (Don't know the spelling either) I used to live in a Greek Cypriot area of London and they were everywhere!

I'm having my usual trouble with my rental. :grumble: The tenancy is coming to an end and the sgency deducts £200 "just in case" there are unexpected expenses. Grrrr! Just when I'm going on holiday. I hate it when the tenancy ends in the cold westher as I have to keep the very expensive heating ticking over to avoid frozen pipes. I must grasp the nettle and sell the thing, but all that requires work and I seem to have developed resistance to the whole subject. I bought the apartment with my mother's legacy and haven't looked in on it for over six years. It is fully managed, but doesn't bring in a lot of money now as it is very "tired" therefore not attracting good, long stay tenants. It causes me more worry than it's worth and the housing company who run the estate are blood boilingly useless. I want someone to wave a magic wand and take it off me for a reasonable price. :ohwell:

First world problems.

Alison - I'm with Joyce, let him go gracefully. You have loved him such a lot, I know it is hard, but we all have our time. :flowerforyou:

Beth - I may be annoying, having men invading your house, but one thing to be grateful for is that the man has friends who can be vulnerable to each other and supportive. So many men are isolated. :flowerforyou:

Oh well, time to make myself beautiful for my yoga ladies. I've still got to get down to the shop and buy some summer clothes. I need light, cover up stuff. :ohwell: Perhaps a yoga lady will go with me.

Heather in gloomy Hampshire UK

cityjaneLondon

Got a few more minugtes now I'm dressed. :happy:

Katla - I think she was just about as nervous as anyone would be under the circumstances. WOMAN'S HOUR is a British institution and people listen to it all over the world. It is easy to listen to yesterday's episode on your computer or phone. BBC radio 4. I was certainly a bit worried for her as the other guest was so lively, but she managed to hold her own. She texted me to say it helped thst Harriet, the other guest, was so nice. I would have seen her as competition! :ohwell: She talked about praising children for the good things they do - that's exactly what she does!
- When I first met her she seemed so sweet that I thought she would never be able to handle my rumbustious son! :laugh: I was sooooo wrong! She is a good mentor for me, but I will never achieve her standard! ! ! ! Of course, like everyone, she has her weak spots, but her sense of quiet, grounded, entitlement is a valuable lesson to me. VALUE YOURSELVES, FOLKS!


Oh well, enough philosophising! Off to yoga!

Heather UK

grandmallie

morning ladies~
I am on my second cuppa.. and yes it is tea.. I didnt sleep well last night.. kidneys bothering me... and not very hungry this morning.. will see what I can rummage up to have today am working until 6 pm, but have to get bloodwork done first.. wont get down to my DFIL until after breakfast..
I hate the thought of him shutting down, I know when it is his time,it will be tough especially on me ,as I was the one seeing him every day..
well on a whim I wrote to our local wild birds unlimited.saying I was looking for a job a couple of days a week, now you know me and birds.. working in a place that has everything to do with birds would be FANTASTIC....only thing about that is that every other week I will have one day off.. thats ok.. will be more money coming in and I wouldnt be starting work until-11 on sunday and either 10-11 on thursday,so still gives me time to do stuff including mowing the lawn...
have laundry in the dryer already all dressed for work and have DH dinner and lunch all set so.. I will do my hair and get over to the lab early then go see DFIL and then come home quick and walk the dogs...

CynthiaT60

Good morning! Allison: do you have the new job already?? I know they'd be lucky to have you; hope it isn't too much for you. :flowerforyou:

Cynthia

grandmallie

cynthia~ dont have the job yet.. and somewhere along the line I lost a day so I only have 5 days of logging... geesh OH well...
had some toast and tea, not much for wanting to eat today.. made some multi grain rice and black eyes peas for lunch with a pear..

DeeDee2211

Good morning beautiful ladies :flowerforyou:

Hope everyone who is feeling under the weather starts feeling better soon!!! My flu turned into a sinus infection, still taking my antibiotics...., still coughing .

Alison Good luck with the new job! Take care of yourself while you're taking care of everyone else!

Cynthia Happy Birthday my friend :flowerforyou:!!!! I hope your day will marvelous!!!

Viv Take care of yourself :flowerforyou:!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Hugs,
DeeDee in rainy, cold and icky NC

mollywhippet

Heather, I found a link to the Womens Hour podcast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/whnews

Have not listened yet, but will when I have some time. I've got it q-ed up and ready to listen while I drive to joplin this morning. It is the right episode, about nail biting.

Sylvia

cityjaneLondon

Cynthia - is Deedee right? Is it your birthday? If so my VERY BEST WISHES! :flowerforyou:

Done my yoga. Looks like I may have a recruit to go shopping with me. Have to email some dates. :bigsmile: Funny how nervous I was asking! :ohwell:

Got my favourite lunch today - left over veg curry. :laugh: Butter Nut Squash, broccoli, cauliflower and a sprinkle of red lentils. Oh yum, my mouth is watering! DH likes the same thing for lunch every dsy, some kind of sandwich. :ohwell: Usually I go along with it, but I love eating up left overs for a change. Sometimes I make myself a mixed grain huge salad and when he is at football I have very spicy Asian soup with shiritaki noodles and prawns in it. Double yum!

NSV for DH today! The special, expensive wine we bought for Christmas as a present to us from DSIL turned out to be not so special. OK , but not worth the money. DH wrote an email to the company complaining and they are sending us a different replacement bottle! ! ! ! A white Rioja. Nearly always pays to complain. :bigsmile:

My new, flat pack bathroom cabinet has arrived. Just got to put it together! ! ! ! :sad:

Heather in very wet Hampshire UK

SwankyTomato

Good morning ladies. Allergies are getting the best of me at the moment. Made an appt. with my allergist but it is not until next month. Just have to hang in there.
Have a great day!