WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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Kudos to you for being able to catch up with everyone!JulesAtkinson1 wrote: »Cheri, I don’t know about a fridge magnet, but I’ve captured it and put it up on my cabinet at work as a reminder.
I find it overwhelming and can only hope that everyone on here knows that I am behind them and support them in their live's journey!
I have that quote as the wallpaper on my laptop!
Cheri (Fairlawn, OH)
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Cythnia what a sweetheart
Mary for Minnesota so sorry about Apple Jack
Good day with mom they had an art lesson today. I think I enjoyed it more than her. We went over her pictures when she went to the Passion Play in 2000, and did a group Crossword puzzle.
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Fanncy, so sorry to hear about Apple Jack...what a beautiful horse with a great name Cynthia, your dog is so sweet and patient to soak his foot with little protest I have lots of MFP friends and sometimes I comment on what's going on with them and sometimes I don't....my diary is open to anyone who wants to look at it....I don't know if anyone does, because no one ever says anything about it. For me, this journey has been not only about weight loss but also about health, fitness, and longevity so I choose things to eat that will contribute to these goals....just fitting into my calorie allotment is not good enough...I'm sure there is a way to consume pizza, french fries, and M&Ms and stay under calories but that wouldn't contribute to any of my health goals. Barbie from sunny beautiful NW Washington
19,000 steps today with one more dog walk before bedtime 0 -
well kids, gonna get ready to ride home0
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Well I'm just about to give up here; I can't seem to get here daily and I get so behind I can't catch up! Im sorry I'm not good about supporting you all like I used to be. meg from really hot Omaha where it was nearly 100 today!0
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megblair1 - Just show up as you can. I get as much from people sharing their struggles and triumphs as I do from the words of support. I think everyone has those times when they just cannot keep up and answer everyone.
I am so fortunate in that the only food DH will buy and bring into the house is Greek yogurt. He likes certain flavors and does not expect me to remember when he is low since they are not flavors I like. Other than that he will eat what I bring home and does not ask me to pick up things for him that I cannot/will not eat. He thinks dessert is something you order when you eat out for special occasions and does not expect it to be served at home. He rarely comments on what I eat and then it is usually something like “Did you get enough protein today?” I must remember to tell him how much I appreciate his support tonight.
Hopping on a plane tomorrow after work. Gotta get laundry done and pack tonight. I plan to log in every day and log my food and read the thread. However, I may be a bit less chatty since I will be out of town and spending as much time as possible with my friends. I’ll be flying home on Monday.
Stay safe everyone.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere0 -
Hi from bonnie Scotland. It's June and we're still in our boots lol. ❄️❄️After a bout of ill health trying to lose weight and find exercises that are going to get me in shape but that won't kill me! Did my first gym session last night and planning more. Looking forward to reading more of your posts.0
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Hi all -
I am shocked this computer is working today! I was actually able to read pages 24 and 25 without it freezing 10 times! Not even once!!!!
Allison - I know I missed the info about your struggles but I am sending you (((Hugs))).
Michele - Did you put another critter by the pool? I bet it is cute as a bug (HA)!
Meg - NO, NO, NO you cannot leave us. Just do the best you can! I am resolved to that right now because of "technical difficulties". What ever your difficulties please pop in when you can. We would miss you terribly.
Mary - So what is this "house" news? I take it you are getting one? Must have been news on one of those 14 pages I missed.. CONGRATS! I am so sorry about sweet Apple Jack. Your DD is beautiful!
I had lunch with my retired teacher friends and got caught up on all the craziness going on with our school and the school system. Sooooooo glad I got out of there when I did! They are looking for a new director of schools and I am surprised anybody would want the job! Feeling better this week thanks to my chiropractor and acupuncturist! Thankful, thankful, thankful for them!
Oh, and thankful, thankful, thankful, thankful, thankful for all of you!
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I'd like to thank all of you who have explained how to do things on this site and I enjoy reading each day's postings.
Lost 3lbs in 2 weeks ... everybody 'happy' :happy:
My goals for the next 2 weeks:
Work my plan as I was told to do. 2 protein shakes, 1 protein bar, and one meal (ONLY)
Lots and lots of water
Exercise - 3x for 15 minutes each on my treadmill
Tell those important to me: "I love you!" "Mean it!" "SMILE"
Keep up with my tracking; my nurse/MD loves that I do this ... it shows both of us where I need to improve.
Love this site! So encouraging and kind-hearted. :bigsmile:0 -
Hello from Vermont.
I am new to MFP . I was able to lose 17lbs in 6 weeks with diet and exercise.
I lost ground this past week due to Plantar Fasciitis in my right foot.
Goals for June
Eat more fruits and veg.
Continue 10 cups water a day
Find exercises which help my foot.
Start to lose weight again.
Stay positive.
Mary Ann
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OK, . . . another question. Why has my daily caloric intake changed from the 960 that is entered to
1030-something? I entered some exercise that I did today; is that the reason? Just wondering.0 -
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Wednesday here, training = JJ's Cardio kick-boxing and Stretch it out and walk dog.
Yesterday my walk gave me 301 cals and only 4911 steps and food = 1511 (yes even with fish and chip lunch)
My computer has been hacked and TROJANS but clean again now
NEED to log food
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GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »OK, . . . another question. Why has my daily caloric intake changed from the 960 that is entered to
1030-something? I entered some exercise that I did today; is that the reason? Just wondering.
Yes, the plan at MFP is to allow additional calories to offset the extra calories you burn with exercise. It is your choice whether to eat additional food to use those calories....some of us do, and some don't.....It makes sense to me to eat more when I am more active (like putting more fuel in your car when you drive longer distances)
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jeanniebeanie59 wrote: »
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stats for the day: another over 1k burned... :0)
ride hm 2 gym- 12.31min, 14.1amph, 2.9mi = 88c
jog- 23.02min, 3.5incline whole time, 10.14ap, 5.8-6.1speed w/6.5speed bursts, 2.25mi = 216c
other- floor exer.- 15min, 16knees bent, 16knees up, 16legs straight up, repeat 5sets, 240total, hamstring leg lifts, 16ea leg, 7sets, 112ea leg, plank 30sec then 8 pushups and repeat = 40c
ride gym 2 wk- 52.37min, 12.9amph, 11.3mi = 428c
ride wk 2 hm- 55.16min, 10.9amph, 10mi = 462cal
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Welcome Mary Ann! You've come to the right place for friendly support on your journey. I wanted to speak to your Plantar Fasciitis issue. I suffered for an entire year with it in my left foot. Other than the prednisone injections and stretching exercises I found taping my foot everyday helped the most during the healing process. See if this helps. I used sport tape from Walmart (lots of it). Best of luck!Hello from Vermont.
I am new to MFP . I was able to lose 17lbs in 6 weeks with diet and exercise.
I lost ground this past week due to Plantar Fasciitis in my right foot.
Goals for June
Eat more fruits and veg.
Continue 10 cups water a day
Find exercises which help my foot.
Start to lose weight again.
Stay positive.
Mary Ann
Cheri in Fairlawn, Ohio
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Hey Everyone, im so glad that i found this thread for women 50 plus0
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Most of my mfp are younger than me and i think i need some people more of my age so i can their motivation reminding me that i can do it as well regardless of age, lol0
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Lisa, I like the broken egg analogy. That was a good one. Thanks for sharing.
Heather, your lunch and walk with friends sound lovely. Have a ball.
Chris, great job on your jog. Way to go!!!
DeeDee, our humidity was back today too. Bummer
Allison, I guess I just don’t understand? When he asked about washing the floors, why didn’t you just tell him you didn’t get to it today. You work and do everything at the house and cook all his meals….I know you have to do what works for you, but he sounds like the biggest jerk! Were the floors that fu#@$%g dirty? What did he do today???
Poop, I love your yard at night!!!
Mia, you asked why I haven’t been able to walk. I had a spinal fusion about 10 years ago. The thing that hurts my back the most is standing and/or walking. The surgery helped but the added weight didn’t. Now that I have dropped 50 pounds, I’m just starting to walk again. We didn’t go for a walk on the beach yesterday only because it was very crowded and we didn’t want to leave our “stuff” unattended.
NMMargaret, glad you had a nice visit with your Mom. Why is it hard to find clothes to fit her? It’s terrible that their clothes disappear. Wonder why some don’t just appear? Guess the clothes fairies aren’t favoring her this year.
Janetr, I know what you mean about not gaining the weight back. I am down 53 with 28 lbs to go. I am getting rid of my clothes as fast as I undergrow them. If my clothes start getting tight, I’ll just have to do something about my weight, because I simply will never allow myself to get that fat again! I love myself too much for that. Plus to be honest, this journey isn’t all fun, but it’s not anything like some of the diets I’ve been on. My loss has really slowed down but I am still losing. This is something I can and will control. I love being at 177 and not 230 so willing to work to never go back.
Glimmerssilver, welcome. You will find this a very supportive group with lots of information. You will find inspiration and well wishes, but only you can decide if this is something you are willing to do. If it is, just start by logging everything that goes in your mouth. Next, try, NO, do move more. Broken toes don’t stop you from flailing your arms or raising your legs as you sit in a chair. And no more of this “tomorrow” chit! Start now! If you fail, just start again. This is a life journey for most of us, with eating right and exercise for health. Thanks for telling us about yourself, now, please sign all posts with the name you want us to call you. We’re glad you are here.
Michele, I love the snail!!! I’m still thinking on the turtle and have drawn out the shell on a piece of paper, just to envision. I’m sure what you decide on will be perfect.
Dlevans, Welcome to the group. I hope you will come often because this is a place full of support and it sounds like you need it. I guess my suggestion would be to talk to your hubby and explain that you are on a mission to be as healthy and fit as possible. That you love him and want to be together for many years to come. I’d ask that he support you in this journey and explain to him what that support would look like to you. Sometimes (not always) we can get what we need simply by asking for it. Sorry your daughter has an eating disorder and hope your example of healthy eating can help. Good luck.
Penny, just when we got used to you way up there, you are leaving the Pole. Have a safe trip and an enjoyable one.
Heather, very well said. We just have to find what works or us and stick to it. I like being smaller more than I like eating things that aren’t good for me. We have to be patient with our DHs when they are kind enough to go shopping for us, even though they often get the wrong thing. I try to write it down whenever possible.
Caz, welcome to this great group of ladies. We are happy to have you with us and hope you come often.
Katla, don’t keep putting off your estate planning. It’s such a simple process and you’ll feel better when it’s done. You know we never know when our last day is.
Sylvia, great joke. Some days I know how he feels.
Jeannie, you stick to your guns. We are the ones to suffer if we don’t. good for you.
Pip, you are doing a great job at your job of making us smile. Thanks.
TNToni, Go Toni, Go Toni, Go Toni…..keep it up and you’ll be there before you know it.
Mary, I don’t understand why you unfriend everyone because of your log? You can just make it private for only you to see. So sorry about your horse.
Yannie, great deal on the cheese. I love those bargains.
Welcome to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
I went to the doctor this morning for allergy tests. I was/am allergic to most things that are green and grow. But I had figured that out years ago. Now the decision is if I want to pay for the drugs. They use drops now rather than shots and I would have to pay for them out of pocket. If it were just the 3 months, I’d not hesitate, but the maintenance is for about 2 years. That’s a long time to add $65 a month to what I already spend. Oh decisions. I have read all but one page and simply have to get off the computer. Will join you all again in the morning.
Make it a healthy and happy day, my friends.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Meg ... You absolutely cannot leave ... I would miss your wit!
I can no longer keep up with everyone also. Just spent the day reading 11 pages!! Honestly, I can only remember bits and pieces... And I think in the future I'm just going to jump in at the last page and work from there
Alison ... When I read you scrubbed the floor, I nearly choked. You are too damned good for him ... And I would say more but I think the others have pretty much said it already.
Becca ... I liked your advice and your list.
The only thing that works for me is weighing/measuring my food, logging it all, and getting intentional exercise. Anything less and I fail. Which I do spectacularly.
In the midst of my marathon reading of posts today ... You all inspired me to get of my duff ... Pulled out the wiifit ... Good grief how far I've fallen ...but I worked on it 20 minutes ...
Margaret ... When you find clothes that work for your mom, can you buy multiples and just hang on to some until needed? It sounds like you're having a good visit.
It seems both my sons are finally making progress in their individual health issues ... It's been such a long time coming for both of them ... I may just be able to breathe regularly again ...
Mary ... Loved photos of new house.
Poop/pip ... Cute lighting the bikes.
Michele ... Pool looks great ... Snail is cute.
Who has the very blue house? Really loved that it was hubby's choice! Sweet
Kim ... Prayers go with you ...sheesh.
Heather ... Stop yelling at your poor husband... You know men in general are not great shoppers.
Tere ....Was it you with the spicy popcorn story? Well played.
Yesterday I was invited to a friend's 50th birthday luncheon. Photos were taken and I was ready to cringe when copies were passed out. NSV! I was not the largest woman there ... Not by a long shot! This has not always been the case with this group of women
Toni ... Keep pushing towards onderland!
That's it. I'm done.
Have a great night!
Berh
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Janet I have to find 11-12 petite pants that have elastic waist. I can find them but I have to dig. For a shirt they have to be easy to get over her head. No V necks. the sleeves cannot be too tight. They also have to be attractive for her to like it,but not so nice that the get legs in the Nursing Home. Light colored clothes are not the best choice either. I have done this during the last two visits I was here, so I know how long it takes me to do it right. Even with her clothes labelled they get legs, so I think my plan to visit a Goodwill or Savers is the way to go. MNMargaret 0
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Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
I lost 125# total. You're right it's not easy, but my weight just rolled off. I couldn't keep up with it. But I am thrilled and feel so much better. I have been able to get off of meds for Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I had a right knee replacement just over 4 months ago. I breezed thru it, I'll have the left knee replaced in September. None of this would have happened 125# ago. I WILL keep it off. Thanks for the encouragement. Hang in there, the rest of yours will come off. I did start adding more activity/exercise than I'd ever done before on a regular basis.0 -
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This seems to be the right group for me. I'm 56 and have let myself get into some bad eating habits mostly due to the fact I have added stress in my life the last few months. Ready to take control of things again and tomorrow starts a new day...better eating habits...more exercise...and just good clean eating and living. Looking forward to everyone's posts and me being able to report how much better I feel in a few short weeks.0
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Welcome Mary Ann! You've come to the right place for friendly support on your journey. I wanted to speak to your Plantar Fasciitis issue. I suffered for an entire year with it in my left foot. Other than the prednisone injections and stretching exercises I found taping my foot everyday helped the most during the healing process. See if this helps. I used sport tape from Walmart (lots of it). Best of luck!Hello from Vermont.
I am new to MFP . I was able to lose 17lbs in 6 weeks with diet and exercise.
I lost ground this past week due to Plantar Fasciitis in my right foot.
Goals for June
Eat more fruits and veg.
Continue 10 cups water a day
Find exercises which help my foot.
Start to lose weight again.
Stay positive.
Mary Ann
Cheri in Fairlawn, Ohio
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Thank you Cheri. I will try that.
Mary Ann, Vt0 -
Checking in while the computer works!
I can't remember giving you all an update on my knee... very large bone spurs on both sides of my lower leg bone. They are what makes things catch and hurt. Everything else is bone on bone and full of arthritis so I think another knee replacement is in my future. I hope it can wait until spring but not very optimistic. Hubby just came down and said the upstairs air is not working! Ugg! My head is spinning from all this "good" news. I am so glad I have you to pile all this aggravation on! There, I feel all better!
Toni in Middle Tennessee getting ready to do 400 more steps and head up to bed in the 84+ degree heat.... or maybe I'll sleep downstairs...... Hope I can visit with you tomorrow0 -
Wow, you are like typing fools... hahahaha... At least we aren't a shy bunch eh?
Pip, I am mentally sending you forms to fill out for us being family k? lol Oh and mentally packing as well for PARTIES.... ok too much mental....my husband can't believe that you all have a wooden bike! I said yep, he said, naaa....and we went back and forth for a bit, until I yelled uhuh...PIP SAID SO!
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How do you post pics on here....please explain...type slowly so I can get it...0
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Did a hour of spinning today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jennette Jenkins Blast the Belly Fat DVD.
I have absolutely no idea why my pictures show up in the middle of my posts. At least the pictures are there. Update: I think I figured out why, the pictures post wherever you put your cursor. This time I made sure to put it at the end.
Joyce - I don't understand the non-urgency for the punctured uterine wall, either
Donna - welcome! Sure wish I could help you, but I'm sorry that I can't. Can't wait to hear what others have to say
KMHilinsi - when I go to put in my post, at the top there is an icon of like a piece of paper with the right corner turned under. I click on that and then I find that it lets me search for a file (pic) that I want to display. The only thing I haven't figured out yet is how to get the pic at the bottom of my post and not in the middle
Lisa - great advice to Donna
tere - how wonderful that your SO is so encouraging and supportive!
Sylvia - lol Newborn baby!!!
Terri - what a wonderful NSV to get off your knees to your toes during your planks. That's great!
Poop - that's our pool. Then we have an upper patio part. Vince and I put down all that rock, believe me, hauling rock is no easy task! But it's done and I don't ever want to see another rock as long as I live! But you can see how there's so much beige, I need color! Here's a pic of the upper patio. trying to figure out your abbreviations for your exercises. "16 knees bent etc" I take it that's a crunch? What's 40c? cal?
katla - I don't think the chipping of the paint on the ladybug was a problem with the paint. I think it was more the fact that acrylics were used over the glazes and then sprayed. Acrylics aren't meant to be out in the sun and our pool is in the sun most of the day (from about 10 to 7). I think that's what it had to do with mostly. I do think my painting technique has gotten better, I didn't have to redo the snail. Now I did have to repaint the praymantis and have it refired. Hopefully, the ladybug was my "learning" piece, so hopefully I've learned. I'm just sorry that I have to repaint it, but it might be a blessing in disguise. Have fun with your friends. Hope they do decide to buy that house
mia - thank you for your kind words about the snail. I like bright colors, too. In a sense, I kind-of wish I'd done the body in blue since the purple is so dark. But then again, it'll be out in the sun, the purple will certainly catch your eye. As a friend said to me "you can get normal at WalMart". How many snails do you find with that yellow/orange combination? Great advice to Donna
DeeDee - when we left yesterday to go to ceramics it was coming down in buckets. Vince said that after I left it got even worse. But today has been so gorgeous. I was in the pool in the morning, then went to Aldi, then back in the pool (yes, I reapplied the sunscreen!). After exercising went to Bi-Lo to get some items on sale that I had coupons for, then home and in the pool I went..... I don't rightly know if the snail is a he or a she, guess it could be whatever you want it to be. I did want the tips of the tentacles to be a different color. Feel better fast
Mary from MN - come on down! The water's fine
yanniejannie - so sorry to hear about your cousin. Congrats on avoiding those brownies! great going on getting that cheese at such a great price Remember, you can freeze it too
terri - you are so talented. I have so much trouble crocheting in the round.
Heather - my diary doesn't make much sense, either. During the day I jot down on a piece of paper what it is that I have and then log it two or three times a day. I just put everything under "all foods" because I can't figure out sometimes if it should be a lunch or a snack. I'm mainly concerned to be sure that I'm getting enough calories/protein/fat/carbs during the day.
Jules - what a great example you are setting for you DIL. Our Newcomers group has a book club. If you have one (N) near you, maybe you could see if there'd be interest in starting one up?
CynthiaT - happy birthday to your buddy. Yup, he looks excited beyond words.... Hope he's better fast
oh, fanny, I'm so sorry about AppleJack
Vince went to the MD today. Sometimes I think he's a bit on the hypochondriac side. His shoulder is hurting and he thinks it might be rotator cuff. I say, wait to find out what it really is. It hurts when he lifts his arm laterally. He also got these bug bites the other day when he was out by the pool. He's thinking that the reason I don't have them is because I use sunscreen. Who knows? Now he thinks they're chigger bites.
Rummikub tonight
barbie - I check your diary lots, but it's always so good
Meg - you support us by coming in and posting, even if it's only "I can't seem to keep up". We know that you're with us all.
mia - wish your dh would give my dh lessons on dessert. My dh seems to think it's something that you MUST have every day, and it always has to be some sort of cake/cookie/brownie, etc. Have a wonderful trip
fiona and Mary Ann and cpike - welcome! Great weight losses
Toni - I didn't put the snail out by the pool quite yet. I did finish painting him/her and put the clear coat on. Now it has to be fired with the clear coat and by next week I should be able to put that one out by the pool.
GRITS - I'm one of those people who don't add in their exercise calories. I note in the "note" section what exercise I did, but don't add in extra calories for it. I found that what would happen FOR ME is that I'd wind up eating junk just to get the calorie count up. I know that it's a mind-thing with me, but that's what I do
kidsfirst - I don't go to any other forum on MFP except here. You're right, the kids are too young and just can't relate
Yea Beth - bet you were the best looking woman in the pic
MNMargaret - Alfred Dunner makes a lot of pants with elastic waist in petite sizes. I know because I see them, only I really don't like his style. To me, they're too much for an older person, I want something for a younger person. But I'm sure you'd find the kinds of shirts and pants you're looking for in his line of clothing
Michele in NC
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