WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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Did 43 minutes of Jari Love's Bootcamp DVD, the plan for tomorrow is to do Violet Zaki's Weight Loss Cardio Sculpt DVD.
Lillian - occasionally I do Leslie Sanson's walking DVD's. At first I thought "oh, this is going to be a piece of cake". Was I ever shocked at how great a workout you get! Let me know what you think of it. Congrats on your anniversary
Mary from MN - I used to teach classes at the Y where we were before we moved to NC. When we moved that was when the economy went south and no one was hiring. Since then, they've gotten a new CEO. I don't agree with a lot of the things that he's doing. The main reason I'm not teaching is because I, honestly, don't want to deal with the bs. I used to keep my flotation belt at the Y. Well, they got a new aquatic director. She just had someone come and totally clean out the office. My belt was somehow lost. Yesterday I was looking for a belt that was an "extra small", and I saw one that looked pretty new. Sure enough, it was mine (had my name on the back). He's making all these "bandaid" fixes. What's really needed is a new building.
DeeDee one of the positives about exercising every day is that I usually know what day it is because of what exercise I did
Janet - do you at least get WalGreen's ads? You can take the ad into your local WalMart and they will price match it. That's what I do all the time. I don't think I'll ever get to the point where Poop is, either. Oh well.... I like the idea of Poop burning more calories for me. Works for me!
I made a macaroni casserole for Vince. Just waiting for it to cool then I'll portion it out so he can have it. I will probably have something else, like crab or the Gardein
Lately I've been tempted to take a piece of cake or something. But it's not that I will feel good, as a matter of fact, after having it I know that I'll feel bad. But I'm pretty sure what the problem is. I'm thinking about Bryan. But then I remind myself that if I have that piece of cake, that's giving him power and he doesn't deserve it.
The sun is out -- can't wait to go in my pool. Vince is working on Rover's (robotic cleaner) wheel. One of them broke off the other day so we had to get a new one. The new one is reinforced. Guess the company got the message that it needs to be reinforced.
Sylvia - loved the cartoon
chanagraves - welcome! Do you take a formal water aerobics class? Congrats on that awesome weight loss
Joyce - how horrible that your mom lost that money. Glad they found the person who did it and your mom got her money back
MNMargaret - safe travels (HUGS))))
Kathy from VA - welcome! My daughter lives in Reston. Congrats on the weight loss
Kathleen - welcome! We're so glad you found us.
JanetMMc - how wonderful!
Congrats to everyone who lost
Kate - welcome! Do you take any meds for your depression. Good that you are cycling, exercise really helps with depression
Elizabeth - you joined by posting! Welcome!
I'm a bit sad right now. Denise and Bryan were supposed to Skype today, she was all excited, she took her iPad to her work so she'd have it when he called. He never called. She was so excited to show him where she worked and all. I'm sad for her.
Evangelina - what a pretty name! I'm so looking forward to hearing more about Greece.
seonag - welcome! What kind of crafts do you do?
Heather - of course you're welcome here! Better late than never! What kind of dance do you do?
Poop - Kirby looks so very young! What does "ap" stand for? Approximate pace? I can just now see you chewing that guy that you worked with out.
Lori from Wisconsin - Congrats on the weight loss. It sounds like it was a blessing in disguise that your p.t. left you. Sprint triathlon -- way to go! What great ambitions you have!
Becca - I just love reading all about your lifestyle! Loved your t-shirt
Nancy - welcome! How nice of you to try to help that guy. Excuses, excuses, excuses. I'd be frustrated, too, knowing that he isn't even TRYING. Hey, one of the reasons we exercise is to get broad shoulders for listening and crying on.
DeeDee - come on now...Ms Dog doesn't have her own private swimming pool???????
terri - how did you get seasons 1 & 2 of DA at such a good price?
Michele in NC0 -
Exermom - that stands for average pace or 8.48 minute mile0
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
JanetM, I'm doin’ a happy dance for you. That is a terrific loss. Keep it up!!
Kate, welcome to a great place for support and encouragement. Wow and a big congrats on your turn around. It sounds like you have really taken control and that is something to be proud of. I know depression is a terrible monster and you are certainly doing everything to tame that beast. I’m sure you will be very successful on this journey, so hang in there and keep us posted.
Elizabeth, welcome to you as well. You joined just by walking in the door and not running right back out. You are in the right place because we are about weight loss and fitness. Come often and join right in. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a general location is nice, too. Tell us a bit more about yourself so we can get to know you.
Carol, could your mom’s house be changed out of the living trust? I don’t know what condition she is in to do that or if it can even be done. What a shame.
Heather, it would be nice if you can find an outfit for both occasions. I have some dressy black pants that I can still wear and hope to find a fancy top before my next cruise. I like floor-length dresses to hide my flats as I don’t wear heels any more. Oh your GD and GS are precious. Glad you didn’t wait for the picture. She looks stunning in her gold slippers!
Jane, you are way too young to be falling apart. I have a lot of duct tape if you need it. Get better soon.
NMMargaret, glad things are ready to sell your mom’s house. I’m sure it is all with mixed emotions for you. I hope it sells quickly and at a good price.
Poop, very nice haircut and color job. What fun to have a boy toy you can play around with. I think you found a keeper, too. But who is the chick with the pink hair standing behind him?
Terri, it sounds like a great day. It is so nice ya’ll can work out at your work. I hope you didn’t feel left out not getting a haircut.
Vicki, gosh two 12 hour days sounds like a killer to me. But then you younguns can take it. I did start feeling my age my last two years of working. I retired at 66 and was ready.
Lori, welcome. Wow am I impressed.
How wonderful that your personal trainer left and afforded you the wakeup call that got you motivated. We are happy to have you with us. Come often and good luck with your triathlon.
Becca, I love reading about the nudist communities, I think because it is such a foreign idea to me. I have always been rather modest and I think mostly because I was embarrassed of my body. I think it’s wonderful to have such confidence and feeling of freedom. I’m sure you are proud of your son.
Poop, have fun tomorrow running/walking with the kids. I hope yogi enjoys his first. Now what have we told you about that streaking? Congrats and keep it up.
Nancy, I can tell you care about your “fat friend”. Unfortunately most of us know someone that really needs to lose weight and is not willing to do anything about it. One of my DH’s favorite expressions is, “Some people ya just can’t help”. As you pointed out, they have to want it.
DeeDee, love the picture of your fur baby.
Get her in that ac and stop being mean to her! Come on down. You know that sea breeze keeps things cooled off.
Barbie, that is cool that you can check out the audio books on your phone.
Lillian, I looked up the I looked up the Leslie Sansone Walking on line and found some. I’m not a walker, but might even try a little. Even if I don’t make the whole thing, any is better than none.
Pip, I didn’t know you could do a relay in marathons. That sounds like a plan. It will be nice to get to see family again, also.
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.
Okay, ladies, I have a question for you. Since all of a sudden there are two additional Janet’s and they both use the same name, what do you think of me using a different nic? Even though my name is Janet, I have used the initials for DamitJanit on another site. In fact the only name they knew me by was DamitJanit and they just started calling me DJ for short. If you think I should use it, to not be confused with the other two, I’ll start signing my post with that.
I just love you ladies and wish you all the best things in life.
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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peachstategal wrote: »OK ~ I just wrote a very long rant about my sis and I having to keep up my mom's house...taxes, insurance, utilities, yard, repairs. All because we are in a living trust with her until she passes away - which they pushed her into doing. My 3 brothers refuse to help and they are the executors so we can't sell the house. It is so frustrating.
Carol/Peach
We were lucky in that we (well actually oldest sister and Mother) sold her house; but, then rented it back from Methodist Church until she was unable to live in it (or if she had died first); her next home became the ALF in town and it took her a while before she got it into her head that she did not have a house to go 'home' to. Sad, at times; but, then when she did leave the house; the MC tore it down and built another 'annex' to the church. For a while we were hoping that they'd keep it as office space and use the foyer (with a beautiful staircase) and living room for 'small weddings' and things; and the backyard for 'outside weddings' . . . beautiful; but, that did not happen. Went back home to go to funeral of BF's mother and someone asked me 'didn't I want to see the new part of the church'. I refused because that was the house I 'grew up in' and it would have felt like walking on a grave. Only been back there a few times since; and usually stay with a HS friend and her husband when we do.
I did not think that a piece of property where someone has a life-time estate in it could ever be sold until that person passed away. I can't believe that your brothers won't help. Oldest sister took care of all financial stuff for our Mother and we got monthly statements showing what she had paid out of her SSI check and monthly payments she got somewhere else. That helped a lot.
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Hi, I'm new to this blog. I'm 60 and shocked myself by weighing in at 174 after seeing a picture of myself with my new granddaughter. UGH. I should weigh around 145-155 according to all the "charts." So I started "the military diet" on May 18 as well as signed up for Jazzercise. So far I have lost 7 lbs (and 2 inches in the waist!) and have been going to Jazz 3x a week. My original goal was to lose 10 pounds by the 4th of July! I have been pretty motivated so far and the exercise is actually improving my energy level and flexibility. I also gave up Diet Coke except for weekends (I had been a 3x a day girl) and have severely cut out artificial sweeteners. I'm hoping to stay motivated and get better control over my weekends.0
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@GRITSandSLUTS I think Florida has the most nudist resorts/beaches of all the states. There is even a nudist housing development that you can travel via a over-street walkway from one resort to the next..or to your home. Crazy. The AANR (American Assoc. for Nude Recreation) here in the states has an extensive legal dept, and there are some states where being nude in your home is a no-no. And of course they are supporting members that would like to bring their grankids to the resort, but then lose their grandparents rights in doing so. Lots of signatures need to happen legally to make that ok...parents/exs/ etc. I am a believer that there is appropriate places in being nude, and so the people that take a stand let say next to a school or church, is really pushing it. Most of the places my family and I have visited have "buffer zones" between the resort and the textile world. I do believe everyone should try it at least once. Its great for your self esteem. I started participating when I was 265 lbs, and to be totally accepted, and my weight being such a non-issue was liberating. To realize that being nude isn't a sexual statement, but just a state of being is humbling. To be poolside at a nudist resort, where everyone is on one plane of existance, no one person being better than the other is strange at first. I remember being friends with a couple of ladies, (my brain labled them the beautiful people of the world) and they appreciated what I had to say, and I was able to just be myself.
@annr - I'd be in a heap of trouble if I could not be nude in my own home. GEEZ! Just some more 'government interference' if you ask me. I remember when we went to the nude beach above Miami; there was somewhat of a buffer between it and the board walk; but, lookieloos still tried taking pictures of those on the beach; they had 3 or 4 guys that would run them off; couldn't walk dressed on the beach and take any pictures either. I agree that it is certainly a way to find out who are "real" people and who are just along for the ride, so to speak.0 -
Barbie - so true about the food addiction. I had bariatric surgery and lost 125# but every day is a commitment to not letting the addiction control me. No amount of surgery gets rid of that, it's a decision within you.
I actually decided to have the surgery 18 months ago when my 22 year old DGS was in drug rehab. It dawned on me that I was expecting something of him that I wasn't willing to do myself. He has been clean for over 14 months and we encourage each other.0 -
Heather: Your grandchildren are wonderful. Thanks for sharing their picture.
Evangelia from Syros: You’ve come to a good place for transformation. It takes time and effort, but miracles happen here. :flowerforyou:
DeeDee: I love snow peas but these were small, twisted, dry and flavorless. I won’t plant them again. I love Ms. Dog.
Barbie: Congrats on getting the library phone app so you can listen to audio books while you walk the dogs. I've been recently checking out electronic books through "library to go." I usually don't prefer to read books on the computer but is sure is easy to find something just when I want to read something new. I haven't gotten an audiobook through them yet, but they're offered.
Welcome to all the newbies. This is a wonderful group of supportive women. Some of you will stop by a few times, and others have found a new home.
My neighbor’s mom is now receiving hospice services. She’s 95 and her health has been noticeably slipping for several months, but much more in recent weeks. My heart goes out to both mom & daughter. I lost my own parents when I was still in my forties with kids living at home. I think my neighbor is lucky to have had her mom so long. Right now things are difficult them & my heart goes out to them both.
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
June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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damnit - this place just has an option to do what they call a relay.. 13.1 miles each. so we're gonna do that instead of a full0
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Welcome to all newcomers!
Mary from MN, Cheri, MNMargaret, Terri, Michele in NC, SC Janet, - thanks!
bkrimpet - you're more than welcome, and I'll join your celebration.
yanniejannie - Deleting the quoted material's worked for me.
Yay for sleep!
Sylvia - sounds like a grand Thursday!
You and your son have a tough row to hoe. Any chance for transplants?
Upper arm yoga pants - like these? I suspect those that claim to tone to be hooey, but they might work for your more realistic aims.
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http://search.aswechange.com/women/Upper-Arm-Shaper
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/arm-shaper-sleeves
http://tinyurl.com/q78kmkn
I found these with a search for
spandex upper arms
... "would you ... study?" made me laugh.
barbiecat - do you have any preference between the pizza lovers and the innkeeping series? Pizza lovers sounds as if it could be dangerous.
Katla - "Chalazion" sounds like it ought to mean some sort of beautiful jewel, not a nasty clogged eyelid gland. Glad it's been seen to and is getting better fast.
Another Nora Roberts fan! Do you like her J.D. Robb books, too? I'm right fond of Eve Dallas, and love the way Roberts has shown her growth over the course of the series.
Lilian - huzza for the rain! I hope it was a nice slow soaking one.
Cheri -
Yay for the 0.2! Huzza!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my scale's dive sticks around (maybe it realized I as thinking of buying a gun so I could shoot it), but I got good exercise and ate way under budget both yesterday and today. Not on purpose; just didn't want much for no reason that I can tell. So I ignored MFP's equivalent of "Danger, danger, Will Robinson!"
I don't know if the loss had anything to do with my adding little baby jogs to my walks.
And your body changing shape is more important than the numbers on the scale. You're losing fat and gaining muscle, which is more dense and LOTS healthier.
Lisa - I'm snickering at your ex looking "as if the Michelin Man had illicit relations with an albino beaver". Yup, you're a writer, all right.
Sorry folks you expected didn't show. I'd be interested in what you learned.
Great pic!
If you're interested, there are some people who know a lot about marketing over on my home forum, and membership's free. Folks there include both traditionally and self-published authors.
Pat - what a pretty vine! What is it?
(Later) Oh, I see. Clematis. I like the pink-and-white, too.
Terri - If I didn't have a GPS in the car, I'd get lost all the time. The Man In My Life has never let me forget the time I went to a post office at night - a matter of two right turns out and two left turns back - and wound up somewhere in the middle of nowhere. But then, my first coherent memory is of getting lost in bed.
And a tip of the hat for your determination to find exercises you can do in spite of all the medical tsuris.
Jules - my kid brother went to Howard Med on the Public Health Service, and is now at a FQHC in the general area where he did his PHS work.
Yaaay on another four!
Stick your finger into the dirt around the plants before you water. It's been a long while since I grew veggies, but I think it should feel moist rather than wet or dry.
Do you know what kind of soil you have - clay? sandy? rich dirt?
Heather - YAY for the 1 pound loss. And the commitment to yourself.
Sorry about the laptop. Hope the cleaning helped.
Good luck on the disk rescue.
HulaMama - I just came here at the end of May, and lots of people have joined since.
Becca - Grand Friday!
And the loss. Down, down, down, down.
Very cool about your son and the parade.
SSC - maybe the fats don't add up because they're rounded off?
Mia Koda - Hurray for your walking and seat space and tray table!
Becmanes... - that's a tough one, when everyone's bringing in treats. Maybe bring in fresh strawberries or fruit salad?
Barbie - great Friday! And great way to handle the pot luck.
peeppippipoop - I may bike some to work, once I get more stamina, but don't think I could do that on days I'm lugging the computer. Not unless I can find a trailer. <wry smyle>
Very cool about the Saturday run.
1050! Wow!
Great pix!
Janet in SC - some varieties of clematis do have other names: vase vine (Clematis viorna), leather flower (if it has fleshy petals), old man's beard, virgin's bower (Clematis viticella), and the prettiest name for the only one native to Britain, traveller's joy.
Chanagraves - Howdy, neighbor! I live in Algiers, work across the streeet from the Superdome.
Allison- hurrah for the good night's sleep and your determination.
Tell your husband you'll reserve some jam as long as he stays sweet.
Kathyrain - I grew up in Fairfax County, about halfway beteen Alexandria and Ft Belvoir.
Janetr - 3-pound huzza!
Lillian - Happy MFPversary!
KateKyi - Good on you for taking back control.
Elizabeth - to join, you do what you did. Show up and join in.
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SC Janet - if anyone should change her sign-on, it's latecomer me.0
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Evening ladies
Pip - congratulations on your 1050 days of logging. I have great respect for all who have logged for several years, especially as I know how committed I had to be to make a year!!
For those that asked - I haven't tried the Leslie Sansone DVD that I bought - would have tried it today had I stayed home. Will have to try it tomorrow, its supposed to rain.
Off to bed - I am tired. Shopping with DH is kind of draining!!! He needs a list....eeeeekkkkk ... I will just go to bed now
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan0 -
JanetMMcC - I too feel I should change name. I'm for sure a newbie.
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Well I did it again. Found myself enjoying reading and forgot to take notes from everybody. I did some. I did write down all the newbies again.
Allison, I love the horoscope. It fits you like a glove.
Lisa, had to laugh about your description of your ex. Karma has truly hit him in the butt, and belly and head!
Mary, Minnesota, my CPAP is very quiet. I have read from several people from here and my MS forum about loud CPAPs, I guess I lucked out. Of course I have a sound machine. When we are in a hotel, my husbands snoring is SO loud I wouldn't be able to sleep without the sound machine. But I turn it off in the morning and sometimes forget to turn the CPAP. Later I will be in my bedroom and feel cool air on me and realize it is still on.
Peach, I am assuming the black dog is the one your a babysitting. He/she doesn't look very happy. He looks like he is wondering how much longer he has to tolerate that yappy pom.
Janet, Myrtle Beach, I must confess that I used to judge obese people, even though I was one also. But I judged the heavier ones. But after i started this journey and met some of you and read your rejoices of not having to wear 4 or 5x xlothes, I realized that that obese person I was judging might have just lost that 1st pound and would be doing the happy dance if she could. Or she may be so happy to be able to take a 2x pair of pants up to the cashier instead of a 4x. So no more judging for me. My MIL was trying to surprise me, my husband and another one of her sons with nice Christ,as presents. She had 4 children, 3 boys and a girl. Charlie is the oldest and Steve was the 2nd one. Well the 3rd son kind of wrote the entire family off very early on. And the youngest, the daughter, wrote her Mom off when she had to go in a nursing home and the facility had to take almost her entire SSI check. When MIL was in an apartment, government subsidized, Karen could talk her Mom into giving a lot of her check to her. So she hardly had anything to do with her Mom after that. She wouldn't even go see her when her Mom was dying. I hope I never see that woman again in my life.
JanetMMcC, WOW, doing the happy dance!!!!! Good job.
Heather in UK, love those grand kids. Michelle had a Raggedy Anne doll. I think I could qualify for being a plastic surgeon for the amount of times I had to sew that poor dolls head and limbs back on.
Evangelia, love that name, so beautiful. You must tell us about where you live. For most of us we only see Europe in books, movies and news. Plus Greece is so rich in history.
Nancy, so sorry your friend has chosen that life style. I know my own daughters get on me all the time when I am all gung ho about how many carbohydrates and calories I have to eat. They have to remind me all the time that this is my diet, not theirs. It's hard for me to listen to. I am their Mom. Maybe if I had done better while they were children, all of us wouldn't need to be on a diet.
Welcome to all of todays newbies, kathy, Kathleen, Kate, elizabeth, butterflylady, seonag, the other Heather, Lori and debbiemccan. You have all officially joined just by writing so come here often as you feel like it. Don't be intimidated by our chatter. Do what you can to let us know about yourselves. We are all in this together.
Well yesterday evening we noticed it was getting a little warm in the house. We put our thermostat at 72 and it was 75 although I didn't feel uncomfortable. So Charlie got up early, he wasn't sleeping anyway, and called our air conditioner guy. We must have some sort of leak because he put in 5 pounds of freon in. So the house is now back to a nice comfortable 72. It had got up to 80 in the house. I didn't want to call a guy in on the weekend, I said I was comfortable. Well I wasn't comfortable today. So I told Charlie that he was right. We only had to pay an extra $93 for him to come today and it was worth it. I was afraid it would be much worse. Our unit is only 5 years old so I hope it's not something major. I am going to try something tonight to try to put some pictures here. i am going to connect my iPad with it's charging cord to my desk top and see if the pictures will download to my computer.
Joyce K, Indiana
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debbiemccann123 wrote: »Hi, I'm new to this blog. I'm 60 and shocked myself by weighing in at 174 after seeing a picture of myself with my new granddaughter. UGH. I should weigh around 145-155 according to all the "charts." So I started "the military diet" on May 18 as well as signed up for Jazzercise. So far I have lost 7 lbs (and 2 inches in the waist!) and have been going to Jazz 3x a week. My original goal was to lose 10 pounds by the 4th of July! I have been pretty motivated so far and the exercise is actually improving my energy level and flexibility. I also gave up Diet Coke except for weekends (I had been a 3x a day girl) and have severely cut out artificial sweeteners. I'm hoping to stay motivated and get better control over my weekends.
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Hi Ladies,
Elizabeth here again, thanks for all the warm welcomes. A little more about me, I am 50 and single. I have one daughter who is 28 and no grandchildren. I work in furniture sales so I walk 3 to 5 miles every day. I live in Bakersfield California. It is hot and dry and hot! I have tons of workout equipment and videos at home so I have no excuse for not working out. Today I had a fitness challenge from another web site to walk for just 10 minutes. I fully intended to do exactly that, no matter what. But by the time I got home from work I rationalized that I had already walked way more than that so I didn't need to do any more. I have managed to log in for 10 consecutive days, and I have only gone over my allotted calories once, and that was on my birthday, so I forgive me. I know that support and accountability are crucial to my success. I won't always have time post but I have really enjoyed following the thread. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you better. Welcome to all the other newcomers!
I prefer to be called Elizabeth, but lots of people call me whatever they want to and it doesn't bother me.
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I'm now settled in at the holiday home in northern Norway. The first day I turned over the soil in the garden and got seeds in the ground (radish, dill, arugula, carrot, various kinds of lettuce). A cruise ship passed by as I was working and I thought of Heather (in the UK).
I love this place! It's so peaceful and close to nature. It's a tiny hamlet of maybe 15 households right at the end of the public road, so there's no traffic except neighbors. All the houses are dotted along a narrow strip of semi-level land between the fjord and the mountains. Up behind our house there's a mountain spur where a pair of golden eagles nest. Sitting at breakfast yesterday I saw them circling in the upwinds, not far above the treetops. Today (again at breakfast) I spotted a ptarmigan *kitten* in the heath just beyond our tiny lawn. I grabbed the binoculars to get a close view, then saw movement at the foot of a birch. It was the hen, a few shades lighter and beautifully camouflaged. When she eventually moved off she revealed swarm of chicks, newly hatched, fluffy and clueless. Nothing looks more scatterbrained than a dozen ptarmigan chicks!
On Friday my husband and I had a good 2-hour walk on the footpath out to the point (where we can look North to the open Barents Sea) and then I jogged 6 km the other direction, along the gravel road. Norway's public roads have markers every half kilometer and that's really practical for us, living right at the end of the road. On my way out I get feedback on how far I've run, and when I turn around, the posts tell me how far I have left to go before I'm home again. Meanwhile, the scenery ain't half bad!
/Penny, still pretty near the Pole
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Ha! At first, the site censored my totally innocent use of the correct term for a male gallinaceous bird, rewriting "*kitten*" as "*****". Would it have accepted cockerel? Do I really have to go all the way to rooster? Well, I assume you know what I mean...0
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Penny~ beautiful ,beautiful
slept well.. having a cup of tea.. and getting ready to grocery shop.. Lord give me strength lol
I came home from work and there was a jar of jam out for the electrician on the counter, I said you giving Tony a jar, well ya... ok so guess who will be making more jam thursday.... he doesnt want me to give any away , but ....
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Lori - how fantastic! You are well on your way! Great commitment. :flowerforyou:
Nancy - once or twice I tried to help friends who asked me how I had done it. I gave them the info, even sent them calorie counting books, but they couldn't stick to it. Both continue to put on weight. I never mention it these days. A lot of my relatives are obese, some of them smoke, my brother is type 2, but, apart from idiotic theories and intermittent efforts, none of them even want to hear it. At one stage my severely overweight sister-in-law found it difficult even to be around me once I had lost the weight. That's ok now she is used to it. As Barbie said so well, food addiction is a real illness and our reasons for needing that drug are many and varied. I am naturally a food addict - I rarely think about much else for long :laugh: , but for the last few years I have found a way of controlling it with constant vigilance. But you have to WANT it for yourself. I just keep my mouth closed around fat people these days. I do feel sympathy for them as I remember feeling helpless around food. :ohwell:
Penny - I have just read Xenophobic's Guide to Norway. Very funny. You seem to have joined them in your love of the outdoors and all weathers! I have a travel guide arriving soon and a phrase book. It has a pronunciation guide as that seems to be difficult. I have done a bit of looking online. I know they speak English, but a few words can oil proceedings.
I just wish it wasn't so long till I go. I will be there this time next year. :bigsmile:
Pushed myself through the exercising this morning. Phew! Humidity is high. Glad it's done so I can EAT with a clear conscience. We are having Tandoori Monkfish for dinner with a salad of garden veg and a yoghurt sauce. Yummyness incarnate!
Missed out on my writing this morning. I hereby commit to doing some this pm. :drinker:
Love Heather UK
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Hello Ladies, I'm amazed and delighted to see so many of you all supporting each other, I'm so envious I felt obliged to join in
I'm Sue, I'm 52 and live near Cambridge in the UK, I'm a recent convert to MFP and my fitbit which is taking some getting used to, but my main driver to join was finding myself looking at the next size up in jeans which I couldn't bring myself to buy!. I'm tall so most people think I'm slim but it's deceptive as years of yoga meant I stand up well and hide everything but I've had a couple of major accidents in the last few years which meant that I seem to have acquired 16lbs ( I know this doesn't sound a lot to some of you but I've spent 30 years not really moving from 147lbs)
I guess I found prom dress shopping with my size 6 ( UK sizing) daughter a little demanding and then I realized that the reason I've added the weight is that I'd stopped doing much in the way of exercise, I'd changed jobs and become desk bound and commuted have the day into London, which meant I was forever tired and curled up on a sofa.
Would love to get to know some of you, so please feel free to add me, particularly if you would share some decent recipes - somehow my cooking ability disappeared with the commuting and now I really struggle to find menu ideas that taste good and are still healthy to eat.
As you might be able to tell, my cat is black and he's called Eddie and he's adorable, however I do think getting a dog would get me out of the house more, my June resolution is to walk more!
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Hello everyone!
Sylvia: thanks for talking about your loose skin. I know that’s going to be an issue for me too. Sounds like you found a good solution for now! Size 12, wow; that’s great!
Alison: glad you got some sleep. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Did you get your kiss today? Glad DH did the lawn. Let’s keep that progress going!
Barbie: lovely photo of your poodles.
Lillian: congrats on your one-year anniversary.
Jules: I had a hot stone massage once; it was nice, but I missed the feeling of hands on my body.
DeeDee: Noel’s so cute there on the chair.
Penny: love the Norway photos; keep ‘em coming.
My guy and I shopped together yesterday and had a great time. I slept reasonably well and spent the morning making soup for dinner and juice in our new juicer.
Anybody see the documentary Forks over Knives, about using diet to prevent or limit the necessity of heart surgery? Very interesting. They advocate a “whole foods, plant based” diet. Easy enough to remember. I’ve been trying to keep that phrase in my head. It helps me make choices.
Lost a pound again, finally! Extremely happy about that. For the newbies: I lost about 37 pounds last year and by stress eating (lots o’ stuff happened during the past year) and not taking care of myself I gained almost all of it back. I hope I’m on the way down again. All good thoughts welcome!
Hope we all have a good day!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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Heather, I struggle with monkfish. The meat has such a great texture but I can never get the flavors of whatever I put on it to penetrate. It would be great if you could share the recipie.
The one downside of our holiday home it that the nearest fishmonger is two hours away. If we could figure out how to catch our own seafood we'd be well off, because the fjord is full of cod and haddock, we have a scallop bank not far away, mussels cling to anything solid, the neighboring fjord has world-class halibut fishing. And monkfish... out on one of our walks my husband and I spotted an otter that had just landed a monkfish and was tucking in! But our boat is still 1000 km away so all our fishing here is from shore.
You mentioned birdwatchers a zillion pages back. Are you a bird fiend? Perhaps more important, is your husband one, because if he is he can look forward to some potentially great sightings during the cruise. (We recently spotted king eiders and a couple of grey phalaropes in summer plumage in Longyearbyen.) That might even compensate for having to wear a tie.
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Oh my this thread moves very quickly. Came back this morning to find a whole new page.
Penny - The picture of Norway is lovely. One place I woud truly love to visit.
Cynthia - I have been back to ground zero too many times in my life, Katla's quote is meant for people like us. "Try just one more time"
Pip - Both of you could sign up twice and do the whole race instead of a relay.
Goals
Today - Spin, Body Pump, Yoga
Monday - Boot Camp class
Tuesday - Trainer WO
Wednesday - Body Fitness
Thursday - Trainer WO
Friday - Rest Day
Saturday - Spin
This week 20 miles of road bike
Log every bite, sip, move
Thank you for all your comments, it does feel like home.
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Penny stunning!
Deedee Noel adorable!
Good to be home. Much cooler. Ahhh!!
Going to clean up the garden today. I also brought back some cutting from my mom's forty year old rose bush. It is a red rose that smells like a rose. I am going to the garden center to get advice and call my friend who is a master gardener. Any of you start a rose plant from a cutting. What was your secret? MNMargaret 0 -
Penny - beautiful peaceful picture. I hope you post lots all summer.
Heather (UK) - Yes, I truly believe the only way to goal is to WANT it for yourself. At our TOPS chapter meetings once a month, we share food diaries. They comment on how well I stick to my plan. My only comment lately has been - You can do it too !! They all KNOW what to do...they have been there for a few years, they have the tools, ..... oh enough Lillian!!
Looks like it will be rainy all day today.... good. I will put my rain coat on and my rubber boots and head outside. Need to get my planters finished and my zucchini and spaghetti squash transplanted into the garden. I will go for a bit of a walk... my rubber boots are NOT good things to walk 2 miles in, the yard work will be enough walking in them.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Michele, you know you would feel worse if you ate a piece of cake. Why do those things tempt us??
Debbiemc, welcome to this group of wonderful ladies. This is a great place for support and it sounds like you are off to a great start. Come often and join right in.
Janetr, I never really considered myself having a food addition, but maybe I did/do? All I know is since I quite nicotine, all I want to do is eat. Even after going out for a steak dinner on Friday, I got home wanting to find something to eat. It is so hard and it’s not like I’m hungry. I just want to eat! Good for you for fighting it off.
JanetM, I can’t imagine biking to work in NO. I’m sure I’d be drenched if I only lived a few blocks from work. And I like the JanetM as your signature. It just helps tell us apart.
Joyce, I have to say that I rarely judged obese people unless they were like 500 or 600 pounds. But now when I look at some of the smaller obese people, I just thank the lord that I am not still that big. I just can’t believe how big I let myself get. I have always loved myself and thought I took care of myself. I think I did it mostly out of laziness and not wanting to put forth the effort. I want to thank all of you for making this journey easier.
Elizabeth, welcome. If you sign your posts with Elizabeth, that is what we will call you. Well, except maybe for Pip, who likes to be called Poop. She rides her bike to the beat of a different drum. I understand it’s sometimes “hot” in Bakersfield? Lol It sounds like you are doing great with your new lifestyle, oh and Happy belated Birthday. Come often and post when you can.
Penny, what a beautiful picture! It doesn’t look real.
Allison, that’s too funny about DH giving away some of the jam. Nice that he could do the yard.
Heather, I’ve had people ask how I’m losing the weight, but when I start answering them it’s almost like a glaze comes over their eyes and they just tune out.
I know, until I was ready I didn’t want to hear about any of it. It’s actually sad.
Blackcat, welcome. This is a great place for support and we do share information including recipes. Come often and join right in. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called.
Cynthia, congrats on your loss. Hope it keeps up.
Lori, what part of Wisconsin are you in? I lived in Milwaukee for 10 years back in the 70’s. Was a great place to live and raise a family back then except for one thing. Yeppers, the L O N G cold winters. We were born and raised in the South so that was a real shock. 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 didn’t sleep well last night and ended up getting up very early this morning. It’s going to be another scorcher today but DH and I are going to the beach for 2 or 3 hours. The sea breeze will keep it pleasant this morning, so we’ll go early. Maybe I’ll take a little nap there.
I don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.
My friends, have a terrific day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
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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I don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
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HA HA HA Janet...... I do tooooo!!!!
Lillian0
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