WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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i just remembered peeps, i gotta try on my bathing suit to make sure it fits or may need to buy another (might be too big).. yes, it is a 2 piece, wouldn't wear one around here but in a place where i am not known? NO PROBLEM. what happens is that i fake confidence in my body, thinking i look sooo hot when inside myself i REALLY don't think that but the strangers don't know, i fake it pretty good.
Isn't it funny how we feel that way about wearing a swimsuit if no one knows you! And I always pick out someone on the beach or at the pool who I think is "bigger" than me as my defense! The mental games we play.
Cheri
I used to do that a lot when I lost a lot of weight, I think I still do because I don't see myself as skinny as other people tell me that I am even though I see the size of clothes that i'm wearing, that STILL doesn't confirm anything for me.0 -
Just saying hi.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
Janet that alligator joke was so funny.
Talking of swimming in the cold, I went to Baniff one year with my BF. They have an open air pool. We went in the winter when there was snow around the pool. The Pool is a hot water spring so was lovely just had to keep your shoulders under otherwise it was freezing.
Did my 8 mile bike ride today. Extra portion of riding this week (Tuesday group are longer distance than me
) Total for the week today is 12.4miles yay me. Im beginning to wonder if yoga is for me. Second day of non activity lol. So much for the 30days of it. Will try again tomorrow.
Made scrummy black bean and quorn chilli for my dinner. Made up the recipe and was well pleased with it. First time I had eaten black beans and they will be appearing again in more recipes. I bought some frozen Edamame. No clue as to how to eat them. Do you eat the pod or just shell them? Its part of my try new veg to see what I like.
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janetr7476 – At one of my support group meetings I heard a statistic that 85% of the bariatric patients who follow up on all of their post-operative appointments and attend support group meetings do not regain their lost weight. I think the support and encouragement I get from this group is every bit as good as my monthly bariatric support group. I intend to take advantage of every “tool” that will increase my odds of success.
HELP!!! I just purchased not one, but two (yikes!) chocolate bars from the vending machine. I got back to my desk and before I opened one I realized that I did this just because I am frustrated with a work problem. I could fit one candy bar into my eating plan for today, but I don’t really want one it was just an old mindless habit rearing its ugly head. Its taking me way longer than 28 days to change this long standing (maybe 55 year old?) habit. Well, the candy bars are now safely tucked away in a desk drawer. Perhaps I should give some thought to giving them away.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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I would like to join this fun group for some needed support. I am 51yo and would like to lose 25#. I have started (and stopped) MFP about 3 times now. I am one of those who want immediate and dramatic results; when I don't get them, I throw in the towel. Also, procrastination and I are good friends. Support and encouragement is always a help. Hope everyone is having a great day. ☀️
Agnes, WA0 -
Mia in MI - Thanks for the additional stats. I like the sound of that, and of course for me support and back up is essential. I'm with you I'll take all the help I can get. My DH is absolutely the best at it. He's tall and skinny but almost every day calls me skinny mini, I'm not but it makes me feel good.
On the candy bars. I think knowing they are in the drawer would kill me. I know its hard but I'd consider giving them away, FAST
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@Mia in MI Chocolate is easy for me to resist I dont like it. (I heard you all gasp). If you think you are likely to eat it at some point, either put it in the freezer out of temptation where you could break off a piece at a time or give it away.
@AgnesGrey Welcome, procrastination never burns calories...0 -
Agnes, WA - So very welcome, you are in the right place. We have all been there, wanting immediate results. In fact when I got to 12 lbs over what I had reached with my weight loss, I cried and said to hubby I used to always say "if I could just wake up skinny in the morning, I promise I will keep it off" and here I am. I lost so quickly with WLS that was almost like over night and here I am gaining it back. Sounds like you have taken that first step, hang in there.0
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Happy Tuesday ! ! !
Mia - back away from the candy bars. They lied to you about making you feel better. They will never learn to not lie, so just don't trust them ever. You are better and stronger than this.
Becca – I do like the bra I bought, but it is not perfect. My problem is that I sit all day (except for when I get up, stretch, dance, whatever), so the rib cage rolls and digs into me. Even the sports bras she brought me were rolling. The new ones do this much less than usual. When these crazy saggy rolls diminish, I’m sure they will be much more comfortable. Tonight I will sew the boning into the better of my old bras. I would prefer a little bit of a pad, to avoid any “personal texture” to show through my clothes when I’m cold (not that my clothes is tight enough for that, it’s just a personal hang-up of mine). Happy Birthday ! ! ! You crack me up with “purposefully talked with my mouth full”. DH and I do that kind of thing, too.
DeeDee – It’s okay to laugh at me. And thanks for the Happy Dance. My RA is called Migrating Rheumatoid Arthritis, so it’s normal for me to have only 3 joints on one side of my body that are stiff and swollen. Sometimes heat helps, and sometimes the joint wants ice. Today the “chosen joints” are left ankle, both knees, right hip, and left elbow and wrist. Weird, right? The hardest thing about it is that I try not to baby the swollen joints, and I REALLY try to not limp when I walk. I had to really distract myself to make it 15 minutes on the bike before work, but I did it !
Mary – thanks for the sympathy with the arthritis. Luckily my hands aren’t too bad, except for my right thumb, but I do physical therapy on them several times a day. I don’t want claws later in life. I will continue to fight this disease.
Carol – thanks for the compliment about my son. His hair color is natural, from my Mom’s side of the family. He gets teased about it and his name (Payne) a lot, so it’s a good thing he can defend himself. Nice NSV on the youtube video. Keep doing better than yesterday, and you will continue to be ahead. Proud of you!
Janet – Thanks! Every time I look in the mirror – with my clothes on – it still amazes me that I am looking at me. I hope I can motivate my DD to get started. She put a terrible post on Facebook yesterday, and dozens of friends offered to be her work-out buddy, so I hope she starts with someone easy and soon. I would love to have this same conversation with her some day.
Janetr – Don’t let them get you down. Head here for support whenever you need. You Can Do This ! ! ! Thanks for sharing your picture. You are beautiful and happy. Yay!
Katla – Go find your fun!!! // Oh my! I got 90 on that calculator test. I can’ imagine my joints lasting that long. Please put me out of my misery when I also am no longer having fun!
Elizabeth – yay! Keep up the good work.
Lisa – Your story about the girls pointing different directions actually made me laugh out loud. Thank you!
Janet – Love that joke.
Michele – DS and DH plan on coming to my work for weight lifting today, so I’m going to walk backwards for awhile, too. So happy I’m not alone.
Heather – Congrats on the NSV of waiting for that drink, especially in the face of turmoil. So Proud !
Jules – Congrats on your NSV of turning down the donut. So proud of you, too.
My question for today is: Are there any men out there with filters? The Dr. for whom I work saw my teriyaki-Tofu in the container next to the fridge, asked what it is, picked it up with his fingers, then took a bite. Who does that? He did say that it tasted good, so that was nice, but he didn't ask if he could have a taste. Oh well, he only took 1 piece, so I can still get a few more meals out of what is left.
DS said he did well at Basketball weight lifting yesterday, so I'm glad I got him started on a heavier program with his Trainer. DS and DH will likely stop at Sonic after lifting tonight, but I will have strong "won't-power", and eat healthy at home. The part of DS being elected to the All Star team that makes me proud is when he was replaced by his best friend, I asked him to NOT tell that boy he got the spot because of DS's bowling tournament, and he said he already planned on not saying anything.
Now, as I touched on earlier in this post; to try to get through to DD about her weight. She had LOTS of negative comments on Facebook last night. Plenty of people offered to work out with her, so I hope she makes at least a few plans with friends. I also suggested, just for today - eat nothing white. She has always had troubles with limiting her consumption of complex carbs, and I wouldn't want to overwhelm her with longer than 1 day, or details about the white foods that would be healthy, so keeping it simple. Plus, she has the FitBit my Dad and I sent her, so hopefully she can find some motivation within it, too. She has been fat since about age 5, when her Dad got terribly depressed and I had to take a second job. He wouldn't wake up to do anything with her except make food, so she gained 50 pounds that summer. I never told her "the truth", but I guess she is finally starting to understand (20 years later). But I'm not convinced she is ready to make changes, only wants people to tell her how beautful she is inside and out, and start her own pity-party. So, I will keep to my "baby steps" mantra for her, and hope she makes small changes before it is too late (size 24 pants have been too small for many years now, and she's still getting wider). It makes me so sad, and worried for her life. But it is her life, so I can't really do much except be there for her when she is ready, and attempt to be a good role model.
Thanks for letting me get all that out. Love you all !
Hugs for Everyone (yes, I have always been a hugger) ! ! !
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Terri in Milwaukee - Thank you for the encouragement. Actually I now HAVE to keep the weight off to show the sisters lol The one just older than me has never been heavy but now she worries about me weighing less than her. She's very encouraging about my loss but wants to make sure I don't pass her up (or down) lol That's ok it all gives me incentive.
Hang in there with your daughter. Its so hard to try to help others and I think even more so for our family members.
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i just remembered peeps, i gotta try on my bathing suit to make sure it fits or may need to buy another (might be too big).. yes, it is a 2 piece, wouldn't wear one around here but in a place where i am not known? NO PROBLEM. what happens is that i fake confidence in my body, thinking i look sooo hot when inside myself i REALLY don't think that but the strangers don't know, i fake it pretty good.
Isn't it funny how we feel that way about wearing a swimsuit if no one knows you! And I always pick out someone on the beach or at the pool who I think is "bigger" than me as my defense! The mental games we play.
Cheri
I used to do that a lot when I lost a lot of weight, I think I still do because I don't see myself as skinny as other people tell me that I am even though I see the size of clothes that i'm wearing, that STILL doesn't confirm anything for me.
I so regret ever criticizing myself about my weight when I was a smaller size back in the day. I always "see" myself as bigger than I am and I don't know if that will ever change. It's all a mental game I guess.
Cheri
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janetr7476 – At one of my support group meetings I heard a statistic that 85% of the bariatric patients who follow up on all of their post-operative appointments and attend support group meetings do not regain their lost weight. I think the support and encouragement I get from this group is every bit as good as my monthly bariatric support group. I intend to take advantage of every “tool” that will increase my odds of success.
HELP!!! I just purchased not one, but two (yikes!) chocolate bars from the vending machine. I got back to my desk and before I opened one I realized that I did this just because I am frustrated with a work problem. I could fit one candy bar into my eating plan for today, but I don’t really want one it was just an old mindless habit rearing its ugly head. Its taking me way longer than 28 days to change this long standing (maybe 55 year old?) habit. Well, the candy bars are now safely tucked away in a desk drawer. Perhaps I should give some thought to giving them away.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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OMG!! I just took the longevity test and gave it my answers from 16 months ago – age came out as 76. Then I gave it my answers for today. Age came out as 92. What a difference losing weight and upping the exercise can make.
Now if THAT doesn’t keep me away from the candy bars, nothing will.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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Mia - standing in line at WalMart last night, long day, still had a 45-minute drive home, KNOWing that sugar makes me deathly ill and has for ten years, the candy STILL calls to me. You are not alone in the temptation... and I've thrown so much away over the years after one bite or two, simply to try to make the voices shut up. When in reality, nothing makes them shut up except time, distance and distraction... Realized it was probably triggered by the lady that brought scones and cookies to the writers' workshop last night, insisting that they were "organic," and therefore "healthy." There is no world in which chocolate chip cookies are healthy, they just aren't. Not for me. So I didn't.
Proud of you for not diving in immediately... and Pip's got it right, open the wrappers before you pitch them in the trash can, and pour water or something wet on them immediately, even so. I fished more than one unopened bit of candy out of a trashcan on my worst days.
And giving them away just hands the problem to someone else, who may be dealing with the same problem and just not said anything. Not fair.0 -
OK, time for true confessions. (This could pass for one of the jokes of the day.
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I was so upset about the mold issue in the studio that I refused to go in there this morning. So, after hubby finished with his class for the day we went up to the studio together. We blocked off the gallery with plastic taped to the doorway and blocked off the door to the studio the same way. Then, hubby, wearing his dress shirt and pants and my best respirator, ripped down the shower board behind the sink. NO MOLD! At least not much. He ripped the front panel off the sink and found just a little bit more. We had moved my computer up into the gallery, so I was sitting in there doing some drafting and hubby was searching everywhere for the source of the smell. Then hubby called out "guess what I found?" It was a moldy apple that had fallen down behind my desk. Hardly recognizeable as an apple, it was so big and furry.
Oopsie! My bad!
At least the darned sink is that much closer to being removed. The gallery part of the building used to be several things, but most recently a Mexican Grocery Store. The best renters I ever had, by far. They installed a stainless steel, three-bowl sink, in the area across from what is now my office, but their plumbing skills left something to be desired. Now that we can see how it was done, it's clear that it has to come out. The drain is pvc pipe empting into a funnel stuck into a toilet flange. I kid you not. It had a solid panel across the front, so we never knew. We are having a plumber come next week to combine two the gas meters into one, so we will have him take it out. I want to put it in the back though, to replace the sink I'm using in the studio. This one is a much better sink.
So, I hope you are all having a good laugh. Hubby was laughing so hard he was nearly in tears. It's a good thing he's a sweetheart.
Later, ladies.
Sylvia
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Hi everyone, Just getting started here and looking for a supportive group. Maybe I found you! I've put off managing my eating habits, AMOUNTS for way too long and it is showing big time. Open to any suggestions for using the tools on this site.
Start with goals for the rest of June:
- Post here every day
- Log food
- No sugar (it justs sets everything else off)
- Average 63,000 steps per week (I've been around 50k)
- 1/2 hour of physical therapy exercises 5 days a week or more
Here we go!
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They will probably have directions on the bag but I microwave them frozen in a bit of water for about 5 minutes. I don't put anything on them, just eat the pods. I find them filling and like to make some to eat while watching TV, keeps my hands busy.I bought some frozen Edamame. No clue as to how to eat them. Do you eat the pod or just shell them? Its part of my try new veg to see what I like.
Kate
Chris in MA
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Terri - I feel for you with your daughter. My elder son has put on so much weight with his last depression. It was a shock to see him when I went up to Nottingham.
But like everyone says, they have to WANT it for themselves. My son knows everything there is to know about nutrition and exercise. He is a double award winning triathlon coach. You are a wonderful example - that's about as much as you can do, sadly. At some point something will click with her like it did for all of us. :flowerforyou:
Heather UK0 -
Sylvia glad it was a simple fix.
Terri I agree it is hard to watch your daughter. Maybe she could find a support group in her age group. Also agree something has to click for her to make the change.
Still catching up on yard work. I definitely got my exercise today.
MNMargaret 0 -
mollywhippet wrote: »OK, time for true confessions. (This could pass for one of the jokes of the day. )
I was so upset about the mold issue in the studio that I refused to go in there this morning. So, after hubby finished with his class for the day we went up to the studio together. We blocked off the gallery with plastic taped to the doorway and blocked off the door to the studio the same way. Then, hubby, wearing his dress shirt and pants and my best respirator, ripped down the shower board behind the sink. NO MOLD! At least not much. He ripped the front panel off the sink and found just a little bit more. We had moved my computer up into the gallery, so I was sitting in there doing some drafting and hubby was searching everywhere for the source of the smell. Then hubby called out "guess what I found?" It was a moldy apple that had fallen down behind my desk. Hardly recognizeable as an apple, it was so big and furry.
Oopsie! My bad!
At least the darned sink is that much closer to being removed. The gallery part of the building used to be several things, but most recently a Mexican Grocery Store. The best renters I ever had, by far. They installed a stainless steel, three-bowl sink, in the area across from what is now my office, but their plumbing skills left something to be desired. Now that we can see how it was done, it's clear that it has to come out. The drain is pvc pipe empting into a funnel stuck into a toilet flange. I kid you not. It had a solid panel across the front, so we never knew. We are having a plumber come next week to combine two the gas meters into one, so we will have him take it out. I want to put it in the back though, to replace the sink I'm using in the studio. This one is a much better sink.
So, I hope you are all having a good laugh. Hubby was laughing so hard he was nearly in tears. It's a good thing he's a sweetheart.
Later, ladies.
Sylvia
that's because we Mexicans ROCK!!! roflmfao on the "oopsieeee"0 -
Good evening! I am almost ready to call my work day finished--yippee!! When I finish typing this, I am going to put on my sneakers and go upstairs to walk laps around the youth room. (They have a huge room with some couches in a semi circle so there is plenty of room for me to walk the perimeter of the room.)
For those of you who don't like the Fitbit Flex bands, check out the new bands on Amazon. I am currently wearing a really cute band that has owls on it. I also have ordered one with a sunflower and a "fancy" one that has an "elegant" pattern in the black.
I go to the orthopedist in the morning to get the results of my MRI. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. Sometimes it gets to me so I apologize for the whining!
Happy birthday to those of you celebrating birthdays! I've read in bits and pieces today and can't remember who said what.
I rode the bike on the trainer last night for twenty minutes. Dang, but that gets my heart rate up so much more than walking does--and I walk fast! Of course, my "sit" bones are unhappy with me today.
The temp was supposed to get to 101 F today--NOT my favorite season, even though it's not technically summer, yet.
I hope all of you have a great evening!
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Welcome to everyone new... the more the merrier!
Damit:Loved the alligator story..I think it was a joke...hope I'm right :laugh:
Katla: Got started in Tai Chi based on a recommendation from an Occupational Therapist who said I might have trouble with yoga. I did a google search and found an international organization that had an office close to where I live(www.taoist.org). They have beginner classes starting at different times and the first one is free. I was looking for different ways to handle stress, get some mobility and it must be low impact because of all my joint issues. After the first lesson I slept for 6 hours...unheard of for me. I've been going ever since.
LisaH: I thought the 34 long was VERY funny! I guess you need a frame of reference.
Terri: I hope your daughter will follow thru. I have my fingers crossed for you.
Sylvia: Huge sigh of relief...only an apple
June Goals:
1. Do menu planning for June (complete)
2. Eat 3 meals a day
3. Log all meals
4. Plan and Do one fun thing each week
(W1: Hot stone massage and weekend of Tai Chi with friend...Oops that's 2 things...oh darn
W2: Lunch with a friend, going away party for co-worker... 2 more...yay!
W3: Pedicure and manicure, Tai Chi in the park. (I'm on a roll)
5. Ride stationary bike 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
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Lisa, I got the joke about the 34 longs. Hilarious! Mine were a 46C (overflowing and with an extender on the back) to a B cup (a little bit underfilled). I just measured myself yesterday and found I'm now a 36! Yippee!
Does anybody here like Alfredo sauce? I love it but never eat it anymore for obvious reasons. But today I tried this recipe:
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/skinny-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe/
It's not going to win any gourmet awards, but I thought it was pretty yummy. I made it with skim milk, unsalted chicken stock, and left out the extra salt. And used whole wheat rotini and basil and threw in frozen peas at the end. I LOVE the smell of garlic sautéing in olive oil! Will make it again for sure.
All this talk about self perceptions really hits home got me. When I was a teenager, and anorexic, I just knew I was the biggest person in any room. My mind saw myself as huge. I used to cut off men's thermal underwear to wear under my clothes so my hip bones didn't stick out so much, but I still didn't see myself as small. When I went for my Air Force physical my recruiter brought a bag of bananas and a jug of chocolate milk and when I was sent out because I was under the minimum weight he made me eat all the bananas and drink the milk, then go weigh in again. I made it the second time. I couldn't eat bananas for years after that.
When I really was the biggest person in the room though, I didn't see that either. I knew I was big, but it took photographs to show me just how big. Now that I'm somewhat smaller, I still have 30 pounds to go, I still don't see myself accurately. Sometimes I'm surprised when a photo seems to show me as a nice size, but sometimes I can look at the same photo and see a huge woman. My brain is screwed up something awful and probably always will be. So I'm trying to learn to pay attention to how I feel physically instead. It ain't easy.
Well, hubby just got home, so it's time for Jeopardy. Have a great evening!
Sylvia0 -
mollywhippet wrote: »All this talk about self perceptions really hits home got me. When I was a teenager, and anorexic, I just knew I was the biggest person in any room. My mind saw myself as huge. I used to cut off men's thermal underwear to wear under my clothes so my hip bones didn't stick out so much, but I still didn't see myself as small. When I went for my Air Force physical my recruiter brought a bag of bananas and a jug of chocolate milk and when I was sent out because I was under the minimum weight he made me eat all the bananas and drink the milk, then go weigh in again. I made it the second time. I couldn't eat bananas for years after that.
When I really was the biggest person in the room though, I didn't see that either. I knew I was big, but it took photographs to show me just how big. Now that I'm somewhat smaller, I still have 30 pounds to go, I still don't see myself accurately. Sometimes I'm surprised when a photo seems to show me as a nice size, but sometimes I can look at the same photo and see a huge woman. My brain is screwed up something awful and probably always will be. So I'm trying to learn to pay attention to how I feel physically instead. It ain't easy.
Sylvia
Hi Sylvia,
I can totally relate to seeing myself differently than I actually am. Pictures often shock me. At this point I have about 50 lbs to lose. I like the idea of focusing on how you feel. I definitely feel better when eating healthy and moving more.
Sondre, SF, PA0 -
a quick hidee ho to all.. the internet has been a little haphazard in the mornings.. so havent been able to get on, today was a crazy day at work.. and tomorrow morning I go to the kidney Dr...
back not feeling so great right now...
Pip~ remember send me a picture of your summer place..or a postcard!!!
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mollywhippet wrote: »Lisa, I got the joke about the 34 longs. Hilarious! Mine were a 46C (overflowing and with an extender on the back) to a B cup (a little bit underfilled). I just measured myself yesterday and found I'm now a 36! Yippee!
Does anybody here like Alfredo sauce? I love it but never eat it anymore for obvious reasons. But today I tried this recipe:
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/skinny-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe/
It's not going to win any gourmet awards, but I thought it was pretty yummy. I made it with skim milk, unsalted chicken stock, and left out the extra salt. And used whole wheat rotini and basil and threw in frozen peas at the end. I LOVE the smell of garlic sautéing in olive oil! Will make it again for sure.
All this talk about self perceptions really hits home got me. When I was a teenager, and anorexic, I just knew I was the biggest person in any room. My mind saw myself as huge. I used to cut off men's thermal underwear to wear under my clothes so my hip bones didn't stick out so much, but I still didn't see myself as small. When I went for my Air Force physical my recruiter brought a bag of bananas and a jug of chocolate milk and when I was sent out because I was under the minimum weight he made me eat all the bananas and drink the milk, then go weigh in again. I made it the second time. I couldn't eat bananas for years after that.
When I really was the biggest person in the room though, I didn't see that either. I knew I was big, but it took photographs to show me just how big. Now that I'm somewhat smaller, I still have 30 pounds to go, I still don't see myself accurately. Sometimes I'm surprised when a photo seems to show me as a nice size, but sometimes I can look at the same photo and see a huge woman. My brain is screwed up something awful and probably always will be. So I'm trying to learn to pay attention to how I feel physically instead. It ain't easy.
Well, hubby just got home, so it's time for Jeopardy. Have a great evening!
Sylvia
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Happy birthday ladies.
nice day,no rain for a change and 70`s.
Hugs jane0 -
Looks like I'm going to live to 101! Don't know if that's a good thing or not!
Marci - welcome! Be sure to take your measurements. That's a more accurate measure of your accomplishment than a number on a scale. Come here for lots of motivation
Heather - that's horrible about your rental. Good for you calling your friend with cancer.
Jules - big congrats to you
Poop - I need to get a new bathing suit for in our pool, but I'm going to wait until the end of the season when they're on sale. This one is wearing out, but really, no one sees me (except Vince). I usually wear a shirt on top, anyway, so no one can see where it's wearing out. I can tell, tho, that the shoulderstaps are stretched out.
Went in the pool today, then did my exercises in the pool. I found a pair of water shoes that were Bryan's. He's not going to wear them and they fit me!!!! He also had this pair of rubber gloves with the fingertips cut out. Our concrete can get so hot and one exercise I like to hold onto the side of the pool, so I wore those and they fit, too.
Debmal - your hubby and mine can vie for the title of fussiest eater. Mine is meat and potatoes, too. The only veges are carrots, corn, white potato, tomato (not hot except on pizza), lettuce. The only fruits are bananas, apples, pineapple.
Machelle - welcome. Just jump on in. Boy, you are one tough cookie!
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kateKyi - yes, you shell the edamame. I usually get the shelled frozen edamame, saves time. One time I ate the pod and found it to be "woody"
mia - definitely give those chocolate bars away -- and do it asap!!!!
Agnes - welcome. As Barbie says: never, never, never give up. We'll always be here for ya
terri - good for you making it on that bike. When I walked backwards, I could only go at 2mph. Forwards I usually can do at least 4mph. Maybe it was because there was this fear in me that I would fall off so that's why I went slower. I looked at the terriyaki tofu and then put it down since I didn't know much about it. Is the terriyaki just on the outside or all throughout. How's the sodium? For dd to give up white flour for one day may very well be tough. I know at first it was real tough for me. Maybe even start at one meal or part of one day? You are a great role model
Kari - welcome! Log, log, and log some more. That's the best advice I can think to give you
Carol in NC - I find that my heartrate goes up a lot more on the bike when I'm standing versus when I'm sitting. Well,that makes sense, the blood has to pump harder to get to the top of the body. The pool was 91. Almost didn't feel refreshing.
Sylvia - one time I made an alfredo sauce with tofu. *I* thought it was pretty good. Thanks for the link
Michele in NC0 -
Mypigeon frim Boston, MA.0
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Marking my spot to say I'm exhausted. Election year at Methodist Annual Conference is fun but long and tiring. And there are three more days of it!0
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