WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015
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Here is my fridge- strawberries, blueberries, salads (3), a veggie tray, cheese tray, cream cheese, and Yogart Yum
Also, I have a water melon and bananas on counter. Our room has a small kitchen with microwave and stove top.
Rosie from So Cal but currently in NV
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yummy looking fridge!!!
I am trying to catch my second wind... this getting up at 2:30 in the morning is killin me..
I have accomplished alot.. 2 loads of laundry and grocery shopping done, that took me almost 3 hours, as I am trying to go by a list, and read labels, between the potassium and the phosphorus , it is a hard row to hoe..
did buy myself a new purse...
came home put the food away and then went to see DFIL he was being naughty as Faith(SIL mom) says he was trying to hit the CNA's this morning, of course i got there and he was sweet as pie.
did buy him candy and did as one of you said I counted out 28 pieces and put them in a bag... and that is for the week...
taking both dogs to the vet at 3:20 so that will be an expensive trip..
I really could use a nap but then I wouldn't sleep tonight...0 -
"Carol/Peach: Advertise them as petites...I'd be thrilled to find a garage sale that had items already hemmed. I hate hemming!"
Same here, Carey!
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Rosie that is wonderful about your daughter. Congratulations. Great looking frig.
Terri yes we prepare ourselves for those tolls when we visit family in Chicago. It was that way in Florida too.
Miriam great job in getting yourself going!
Latest garden battle for me in keeping the Japanese Beetles off our beans. Unfortunately once they find something they like to eat they invite all their friends and relatives. Right now I am trying to pick off any leaves I see they have nibbled on. They leave a scent behind inviting others to join them.
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Hello ladies!!
Not enough time to read through all the posts - love the pictures!!!! Especially the Penny in the gown - just beautiful!!!!0 -
Our mini vacation has gotten off to a slow start. This morning I put the dogs in the van, laid the keys in the seat and went around to the other side. The doors locked themselves! Or one of the dogs hit the button. We had to call a locksmith. At least it was cool and in our garage and not out in the blazing sun.
Then I got a message from a guy on Facebook who has a sofa for sale. My son needs a sofa. We considered it yesterday but had no way to haul it. Today he said he could deliver it. So we stopped and looked at it. It's really nice. Looks like it's never been used. We agreed on $40 and he's going to deliver it to the apartment building on Monday but we have to find a way to get it off the truck and into the elevator. Hmmm. It's a sleeper, so it's heavy. We will deal with that on Monday, I guess.
So, now it's 10:45 and we've gone about 50 miles. It's pouring down rain and I need to go to the bathroom. Oh joy.
More later.
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Carol, we are driving to South Dakota, going through western Nebraska. Just a whirlwind tour. Hubby got the itch for a little road trip. Only 4 days.
Sylvia
Not missing southeast Kansas one little bit.0 -
Janetr OKC -janetr7476 wrote: »I have a wonderful sign on my fridge that reads "Exercising would be a lot more rewarding if I could actually hear the calories scream as I'm burning them". Picture that in your mind, smile as you go.
Nope. That one didn’t just put a smile on my face. It was a full blown belly laugh complete with a spray of iced tea on my monitor. I’m at work. 2 people just accused me of having too much fun.
As I have lost weight I have put off buying underwear. I got to the point where the crotch on a pair was hanging down so I pulled the waist up a bit. Then I pulled it up more. And more. And more. I finally had the waist up over my boobs and I was not giving myself a wedgie. I figured it was time to buy at least 6 new pairs of undies. They arrived in the mail yesterday. Who would have thought that too large undies are almost as uncomfortable as too small ones? My new undies have different colors!! No more white granny panites for this gal. Ahhhh. The funny little things that can make a body happy.
Mia in MI
July goal:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Continue to meet PT one day a week for strength training
Start one hour a week of aerobic exercise
Stop Iced tea overload. 24 oz. iced tea daily plus 40 oz. water
Word of the month – gratitude
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Janetr OKC -janetr7476 wrote: »I have a wonderful sign on my fridge that reads "Exercising would be a lot more rewarding if I could actually hear the calories scream as I'm burning them". Picture that in your mind, smile as you go.
Nope. That one didn’t just put a smile on my face. It was a full blown belly laugh complete with a spray of iced tea on my monitor. I’m at work. 2 people just accused me of having too much fun.
As I have lost weight I have put off buying underwear. I got to the point where the crotch on a pair was hanging down so I pulled the waist up a bit. Then I pulled it up more. And more. And more. I finally had the waist up over my boobs and I was not giving myself a wedgie. I figured it was time to buy at least 6 new pairs of undies. They arrived in the mail yesterday. Who would have thought that too large undies are almost as uncomfortable as too small ones? My new undies have different colors!! No more white granny panites for this gal. Ahhhh. The funny little things that can make a body happy.
Mia in MI
July goal:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Continue to meet PT one day a week for strength training
Start one hour a week of aerobic exercise
Stop Iced tea overload. 24 oz. iced tea daily plus 40 oz. water
Word of the month – gratitude
Mia - glad you enjoyed that. One of my friends had posted in on Facebook a year or more ago. I too laughed at the mental image of your underwear up over your boobs.
Having lost 125 lbs in 9 months, I can identify with large underwear. I'd try to make due but my husband would see them and say what the heck are you wearing those for. I have spent lots of money it seems trying to keep up with the weight loss, nothing expensive really, wanted to wait until I stabilize. My wedding rings were sized from a size 7 1/2 to a 6 and now they are fairly loose again. Not complaining I love the smaller size, but it has been quite a trip.0 -
Mia - new undies is a wonderful NSV, and perfect gift for yourself. Congrats ! ! !
My hubby finally said yesterday "if I can lose 50 pounds by next spring, I think I will play baseball with some of my buddies". That is the FIRST time in our relationship that he has even had the slightest desire to lose weight. I hope he really means it, because it would be incredibly helpful if I didn't have his bad habits to battle daily.
Hugs ! ! ! Terri0 -
Becca - u go girl, keep venting. it is healthy to recognize and let those emotions OUT.
tuliplor - your 4 of july dessert looks scruptious. drooling over here
lisa - i'm learning from you so much. my brain also keeps saying FEED ME SEYMOUR so try to use vegetables to not consume 1000s of calories. what a battle you have fought!
Mia - i hope your new undies are sexy and leopard print and silky. no more granny panties
cheri - the quilt and afghan are so pretty - hope you are finding pleasure in your creativity soon
terri - dead rodents??
allison - stay safe, no falling asleep while driving!
pip - you are sure enjoying living wow
enjoy, savor & thrive - new motto
linda/calif
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hope ur having a better day.went to donate blood and was refused because,I can`t walk good with the sciatica and arthritis.The man was very rude.I was a safety risk,but he made me feel lousy.Then we locked our selves out of the house.ready to call it a day.
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Love the thread!
July goals:
Log everyday
Walk, swim or ride the bike 5 days a week
Add more veggies
Reduce alcohol
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Happy Thursday! Going to be another cool day and I am working long shift. DBIL mowed the yard yesterday so I didn't have to. DH and I went out to supper with some friends and I did good. DH shared his meal with me and that worked for both of us. Tonight after work we are going back over to my friend Lee's to finish replacing covers on her window wells. She seems to be doing better and being back at work is a good thing for her.
Heather--Love the picture, Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear your friend is having such a bad time. Sending prayers and hugs.
Joyce--Those computer guys just don't quit. Monday I got a call from the IRS saying they were filing charges against us and we would be arrested unless we called this number. I knew it was fake I just wish a person would of been calling instead of a machine. I would tell them we have our taxes done by a booking firm and any questions or problems call them. Their name is on our returns. I talked to the police and they told me there are there scams going around right now and it is interesting how many people fall for them and lose money. How sad that some people would take advantage of people.
Rosie--Thanks for sharing the pictures,
Penny--I like the dress and you look so nice.
Yvonne--We are on the Do Not Call list and still get calls. They tell my because they are computer dialed.
Miriam & Lisa--Thanks for sharing the story about your grandmothers. I want to be at the stage where I don't care so much about what others think and enjoy life.
DJ--You have very cute furbabies. Thanks for sharing.
Mia--Glad you followed your impulse. Sometimes it is the little things that make such a big impact. I understand what you mean about underwear making a person happy. I love that I can buy the different colors now also.
Becca--Important thing is not to give up. Sending lots of HUGS
Welcome Julie, glad to have you join us.
tuliplor--Congrates on your loss this week. You can do this!!
Lisa--very wise words and I do think they apply to each of us in our own ways. Thanks
Cheri--Love the blanket with it's bright colors. I am knitting prayer shawls and enjoy that. I also love to read.
Jane--HUGS!
Happy dance I am all caught up again. Hoping for an early night as work long shift tomorrow.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
ok so back from the vets~ now if it was my bloodwork getting done he would be having a cow!! but 414.00 later at the vets.. didn't say a word. so you see who rates in this family
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Wow!
What a great thread.
I'm on a 5-week challenge to monitor via MFP. It started in July, so I'll call it a July challenge.
Goal is to drop 10 pounds in 5 weeks, but frankly, I'd be thrilled to drop half of that!
In the past, I have not paid as much homage to diet and have been more enthusiastic about exercise. Now that I am 55, post-menopausal and a breast cancer survivor, I am highly motivated to do a better job with my diet.
It's pretty hot and sticky here in Maryland right now, but I've been out walking with the neighbors the last 4 days in a row, and tomorrow will make my goal of 5! I'm also doing 10-minute calisthenics and weight-bearing exercises segments almost every day. And the same amount of time stretching.
An average day is 40 mins of walking outdoors, 10 minutes of strength training and 10 minutes of stretching/yoga. It's totally doable!
I am only two days into tracking my caloric intake and it's tough. It really is, but I am determined.
I would love friends, so feel free to friend me!
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Hello Everyone
My dietitian just told me about this site when I went in for my appointment. I am very happy to be here.
July Goals:
working out at CDC
getting in more walking
cut back on carbs and sugars
log very day
Having a positive attitude!
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Mia - new undies is a wonderful NSV, and perfect gift for yourself. Congrats ! ! !
My hubby finally said yesterday "if I can lose 50 pounds by next spring, I think I will play baseball with some of my buddies". That is the FIRST time in our relationship that he has even had the slightest desire to lose weight. I hope he really means it, because it would be incredibly helpful if I didn't have his bad habits to battle daily.
Hugs ! ! ! Terri
How great that would be, to have hubby join in. And you both would benefit from being healthier. Hope he's serious and you guys can work on it together.
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Hey, my friends. Just checking in. I had a coughing fit this morning, so my DH insisted I go to the doctor. I got a shot in my butt and an inhaler. I'm ready to kick this bronchitis to the curb.
Oh, and I saw the first signs of the skin peeling on the top of my foot today, but just a little bit. The anticipation continues on the Baby Foot!0 -
Last night Stan forgot to close one of the garden gates, well Blaize saw and ran down the paddock. Stan chased him in the car and herded him back home. Blaize jumped on my bed to tell me "daddy shouted at me for chasing wallabies" Oh poor doggy
Back to breakfast, 3 smoothies and dinner today My toilet LOVES me too much
My Joe Cross recipe book SHOULD arrive today
Training - JJ Bikini boot-camp 1. JM kettle-bells, walk dog
House 2 clothes washes and drying on line
Winter here so stocked up on frozen fruit for smoothies
Peach pie delight smoothie = 352 calories
Chol 0,Na 51, Carb 83, Fat 1, Pro 3, sugar 48, Fibre 3
Tasted really good, I threw up with black coffee, carpet shampooed
I have LOST 1.5 kgs or 3.3 lbs on Joes juice/smothies
Joe's books JUST delivered
Updated ticker
Lesley in Tasmania
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@DamitJanit said~
Becca, poor thing, it’s all the fault of the food bank. They should know better than to give you something like that and then have the nerve to hold you down and force you to eat it. So sorry. Maybe next time will be vegies? Okay, you vented, now put on your big girl panties and eat right. I’m eating right pretty much but having a hard time moving more. What a pair we are. We can and will do this!!!
I actually choked on my coffee with that one! Why oh whyyyyyy do I blame the world for my choices. They are my choices and I need to own up to them! I DID weigh-in though and didn't take an excused absence like I could have done at my meeting. Hows THAT for owning up? (I just gave meself a hug right now)... :-)
@No_Ecuses said~
Becca - "My goal is to be willowy, and walk thru this world with grace." I love that mantra and I might just borrow it for myself.
I used to use that phrase when I walked about 5 miles every day way back in 2009. I also would say in my head, "I am 150 lbs I am willowy and walk thru this world with grace." There is proof that positive thinking can change what your brain tells your body to do. By saying that phrase my mind would hear it, and my brain would say..."You aren't 150 lbs girl! But I will make all the connections to try to make that happen!" That is of course what I think my mind tells my scientific brain. And my body just did what its told. It's creative reprogramming.
@terri_mom said~
Becca – I see your rant over in the corner. Since my pity party is under it, I think it should spontaneously combust soon. Thanks for sharing.
I am a Gemini!! When I am happy I am really REALLY Happy, but when I am mad (or sad), I am HORRID! Today I heard a slight emplode....what that us? Or maybe my chicken soup I had in my belly!!! We need a WOMEN AGES 50+ REUNION....We just take over a members yard, eat healthy by taking over their kitchen. Like CAMP but for US....
@Vickil57 said~
Aw hugs back at ya.....You know you need 5 hugs a day for mental health!!! I give hugs to everyone. Even the people that hand out food at the Food Bank we visit. I hug my ladies at my TOPS meeting, I hug the man that I met at a church down the coast that now works at the Gas Station, I hug the lady at the library, I hug my neighbor with the dog that adores me, and of course I hug my 16 yr old constantly....My husband however, gets the hugs with lovers tags attached to them. The hugs you start and end the day with. The hugs that you fall asleep into.
I have quieted the ranting and venting in my head. I read a Weight-Watchers magazine, watched "Being 600+" weightloss show, watched "Extreme Makeover" show, and swam like I was being chased by JAWS in the pool today... Thanks my friends for your caring words!
Becca by the Beach (back to baseline mentally)
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"Exercising would be a lot more rewarding if I could actually HEAR the calories scream as I am burning them!"0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Pip, I think it’s fabulous that ya’ll are having a wonderful trip with some indulgences. So did you end up not paying for the cabana and just the food and drink? Um….I’m thinking that was more than 2000 calories, but at this point, who’s counting.
Lisa, in that case, keep drinking your sugar coffee. The main thing is to eat and drink what makes you feel better.
Heather, so glad you had a wonderful time with your friend. And sorry about your other friends’ problems.
Linda, I feel your pain because I wake up with aches and pains every day, too. Depending on what I’ve done the day before, some days are worse than others. I can’t imaging getting up and exercising first thing, because it takes me a while to lube up. But you know what they say, “At your age”…
Rosi, while you are there an extra day, try to enjoy. Great picture…wow you are up there! Food looks yummy!!
Terri, I’ll keep kicking, if you will give me a swift kick. I just can’t seem to get back in the exercise groove. I am doing pretty good on eating but would do better if I didn’t have my Vodka and Tonic each night. The summer just calls for it, what can I say? The diet tonic helps but they don’t make calorie free tonic.
Okay, we just both have to Get A Grip!!! We know we can do this.
Sylvia, sorry about the key problem. Great find on the sofa. Hope you can find someone to help get it in the apartment. Have a good time on your trip.
Mia, congrats on getting away from Granny panties. Hey we all take happiness anywhere we can get it. I’d be excited too.
Terri, great news from hubby. I hope he sticks to it for both your sakes.
Jane, that guy was a Jerk! Sorry you had to run into him, or ah maybe you should have run into him? Have a better day. (((Hugs)))
FBarbie, welcome to a group of very supportive ladies. Please sign each post with a name you want to be called and a location. This is a life journey for most of us. Since you already do the exercise, this should be a cake walk for you. Log everything that goes in your mouth and drink lots of water. Come often and join right in.
Cynthiamr, welcome to you also. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. Also, we ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called. It helps us respond to you.
DrKatie, I hope you start feeling better real soon. I still don’t know what Baby Foot is but I guess congrats on the peeling? LOL
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 had a NSV today. I don't remember who it was a few months back that talked about having collar bones again, but today I noticed that I do too. How cool is that???
Wishing the best to all my friends. Good night.
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.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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@DamitJanit ok I shall confess....I just discovered vodka in my 40's and wow, it goes with just about everything..... Presently I have a bottle of "Whipped Cream flavored vodka".....don't stress now, I have had it for a couple of months, and every now and then I put it over ice, (or mint ice cream).......0
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About coffee--I stopped drinking coffee in 2009 when I started on MFP and realized that the big reason I liked coffee was the flavoured creamer that I put in it...I tapered off gradually over about a week and haven't had coffee since then....not drinking coffee (or any substitute) has made it possible for me to walk the dogs for two hours in the morning without having to come back to the house to pee...I drink four glasses of water when I get home from the the walk.About crafts....I used to do a lot of crafts (knitting, crocheting, beading, counted cross-stitch) until I decided that being active was a high priority for me if I wanted to lose the weight and be healthier....now I knit when I am at meetings or while riding the recumbent bike and abandoned the other crafts....I also gave up baking as a hobby...now my identity is something other than the cookie baker or the crafter.My first NSV was when my undies fit better and buying new ones in a smaller size made me very happy---that happened long before anyone noticed that I was losing weight, but every morning when I got dressed, I felt super happy.
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
Stats for today:
22,000 steps
almost three hours of dog walking in smoky summer weather
half an hour on the exercise bike while knitting and watching TV
line dance class in the morning and line dance performance practice in the afternoon
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 
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@barbiecat I commend you for quitting drinking coffee. I need to do that. Its the splitting headaches that I am dreading!0
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Good evening, ladies! Just a quick pop in. Went to the doctor today and got my stitches out. It felt like he swung my arm all over the office. He made me yelp! I rarely react to pain (in public, anyway) so it really scared my daughter. I survived, came home with a new pain script, instructions for mild stretching at home, and orders to wear the sling for at least three more weeks.
Hope everyone has had a good day!
Carol in NC
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We switched to half/caf a number of years ago. Since I started MFP I am down to 1 cup a day, but still love my coffeemate.0
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