WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016

janetr7476

klanders30

Hi, I am Karen from NY, I am a music teacher of 25 years, have a daughter about to graduate from H.S. My husband and I share the same b-day so we got married on that day, that way nobody forgets anniversary!

For years I had been slowly eating myself to poor health. I am only 5'4" and used to have a fast metabolism, b.p. was getting high and aches and pains were worsening the more sedentary i became. I realized I did not wish to feel that way anymore, with careful logging and better food choices, I started moving, starting losing weight and voila, had more energy and woohooo, no longer need the b.p. medicine that doc wanted to increase! That alone has been very reinforcing for me to stick with it this time.

This wonderful group can be overwhelming but just reading everyday and posting occasionally has been a fun outlet for me as well as a reminder that everybody has something, (keeps me from throwing myself a pity-party)

Everybody here has their quiet strength, humor and experience and will gladly share it with one another.

Karen from NY

barbiecat

FitKat123 wrote: »

Hi, I'd like to participate in this thread. I fell and injured myself right before Mother's Day and then received a Fitbit from my daughter as a gift. I thought too bad I can't use it. But I thought I would just checkout Myfitnesspal and log what I eat just to see how poorly or not, I've been eating. And then, somehow, I got hooked. I actually lost weight. I haven't logged in a while and have gained a bit of holiday weight. So, I'm back on track. My resolution is to move more and sit less. I have a desk job but I do have a standing desk, which I will use more. The sitting less at home is actually making me clean more, so it's a win win. The Fitbit is now in use.

It's kind of corny to say "the longest journey starts with a single step" but just getting out of your chair from time to time is a great beginning to a life of more activity.

barbiecat

Lenora, thank you for the comprehensive directions you wrote to help newer people navigate this thread and MFP.

tawnyasevere530

kimses2 wrote: »

Thanks for starting this off, Barbie.

I have a plan for 2016 so I'll put it out here. I have gathered pieces of the full picture over this past year and used different pieces at different times. Time to put the three together:
1. Nutrition - I saw a nutritionist 5 times this year and she taught me the correct way to eat in regards to carb counting, grains, protein and carb balance, calorie range.
2. P90x3 - started this two weeks ago and intend to stick with it for increasing strength and flexibility.
3. Accountability - MFP - this group, the Weight Loss Challenge on MFP, logging (and stickers on the calendar!)

Call it my 3 legged stool.
I'll have to copy this out to a notepad so I have it to evaluate my progress against.

Starting tomorrow. Tonight all bets are off.

Happy New Year's Eve

Kimses in MA

tawnyasevere530

Hi. I'm new here and just started with this app on 1/7/16. I have 80 or so pounds to lose. Has anybody but me considered bariatric surgery, specifically the sleeve? I've gained weight over the past 3 years when I became immobilizes with a broken ankle then hip problems until I had a hip replacement on June 29, 2015. I'm just starting to be able to get around better (back problems after walking cockeyed for so long made recovery from hip replacement take much longer). I'm hoping to continue the momentum I have going so I can get this weight off and get on with my life.

I'm looking forward to forming friendships and offering support and encouragement.

Tawnya

pipcd34

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pipcd34

stats for the day:
ob- 36.17min, 6.5-7.5speed, 9.04ap/min. mi, 159maxhr, = 382c
other - physical therapy exercises - 5 min, 2 sets 10 each = 43c
other - laundry, put away outside xmas lights, pressure wash car, etc - 421c
846cal total

barbiecat

My name is Barbie and I've been posting on this thread and MFP since February 2009. I am 69 years old and was 62 when I started here. Weight has been a problem for me all my life. I weighed 112 in 4th grade and was bullied into diets by my mother until I left home. She used to tell people "Barbie has two grandmothers with big rear ends and she inherited both of them." Healthy eating and exercise helped me keep my weight from getting way out of control, but I didn't find a way to lose the weight I wanted until I found MFP. When I stared here I weighed 183 and in August 2010 I reached my goal weight--110 pounds. Then in 2013 three health care professionals told me that my weight was too low and I should gain weight for bone health...so I gradually added weight until I reached 125 which pleased the doctors. I've maintained that weight within a few pounds since 2014. I am retired from teaching grade one in public school....now I teach line dancing and enjoy retirement. I live with my husband (the love of my life) and two standard poodles and a cat. I walk and go to line dance classes and ride my exercise bike for exercise. Recently I started having pain and tingling in my legs and still don't have a diagnosis of what it is except that it seems to be nerve related. Fortunately I can still do most of the exercise I like to do. I live on the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington state in a peaceful community where I can walk my dogs very early in the morning and when the sun comes up, I can see the Olympic mountains.

exermom

The plan for today was to do a Full Body Blast DVD and the a Yoga Detox. Only the Yoga Detox didn't download correctly so there wasn't any sound. Instead I did an AM Yoga by Rodney Yee. Let me tell you, that guy has one good lookin' bod

The plan for tomorrow is to do the last segment of the Butt Lift DVD I have, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class.

Becca - I bet that shower helped you feel better. I know a good shower always makes me feel better. Get well fast, hun. You're always a ray of sunlight in here, so we want you in tip top form. I don't think I could go just one day without just eyemakeup. I'd be too horrified if someone saw me "naked" (that probably doesn't bother you, tho)

Donna - I'm with you -- christmas is over, I'm ready for Spring!

Miriam - I never knew that you could figure out Leap Year by dividing by 4. Thanks for telling me

cullie - ahhh...know Blue Bell well from when we lived in Kennett Square.

DJ - I wouldn't be surprised if the European chickens took their cue (about size) from me!

drkatiebug - I don't think you're the only person who skims pages. I think we all do at times, I know that there are times when I have to.

Lisa - I love your answer to Kimses about the job

Sylvia - when I have asparagus, I have to snap off the "woody" part. Otherwise I just can't eat it. I feel bad when I buy it, it's almost like I'm throwing out 1/2 of it. That's one of the reasons I only buy it when it's on sale. Does anyone have any way to cook the asparagus so that it isn't woody and you can use the whole spear? So glad you had such a good day at the studio. How's your "roomie" working out? Let me know the next time you're in NC, maybe we can meet? Loved the cartoon "you're retaining food".

Clelia - welcome! You're smart to take baby steps. Even if you don't lose 10 by Feb. 4 but only 3, a loss is a loss. But I do hope you make your mini-goal

sweetnsouth - welcome to another North Carolinean! What part are you in? I guess the only restrictions you could say that we have in this group is that we don't discuss politics or religion. Other than that -- everything's fair game. Congrats on that loss!

Welcome everyone new! Not sure if people posted before or not, so I'll just give a general shout out to people.

walk2heath - which yoga DVD's do you like the best? Tell me about the strange changes that happen to our bodies. A while ago I was looking at myself in the mirror and said "where the h*** did this come from" referring to this roll of flab. I watch what I eat, don't go off very often, I'm a big exerciser, yet where did that come from? Congrats on surviving the cancer

Pole Penny and Becca - trees don't talk back, either!

Pole Penny - that's something how small those trees grow! Amazing!

Took the ornaments off the tree (boo), took the popcorn off and when we have some really nice weather for a while, I'll just dump it at the back of the property for the birds to eat. Now I'll have to go toWalMart since Vince needs milk

Margaret - what beautiful flowers!

Donna - oh how I remember taking care of elderly family members! Every weekend I would drive from PA to NJ to spend it with my father, go shopping for him, drive home and stop to see MIL at the ALF she was at. Unfortunately, both are gone now, but it was a chore while I was going thru it. what kind of problem are you having with your feet?

I'm Michele. Raised in northern NJ, moved to Stroudsburg PA, then Kennett Square PA, now in Newton, NC. Been married for 37 years to the same wonderful guy. Like crafting (but don't find quilting to be very relaxing), am teaching myself to crochet, do x-stitch, plastic canvas. Like to cook and try new recipes, especially trying to lighten them up. I am married to one of the pickest eaters on the face of the earth so I'm always trying to find ways to disguise healthy food for him. Also really like exercising. Just get bored doing the same thing so I am constantly changing things up. Am on MFP mainly for maintenance, but I've found that if I don't log, I can easily get the "overestimate" bug. Anything else?

Michele in NC

mikesmom1983

What a wonderful idea Sylvia of reintroducing ourselves. I've learned things about some of you that I never knew.

I'm Chris in MA. I live outside of Boston and am fortunate to have a business in the oldest seaport in the country, beautiful Gloucester, MA (remember "The Perfect Storm"?). Jake, my rescue Brittany, goes to work with me (he is head of the complaint department) so I am forced to walk everyday. I've been divorced for 20 years and a long term relationship ended abruptly in May 2014. My only son, his wife and his step-daughter daughter moved in with me last year and are mostly a joy to have around.

I'll be 60 in July and have been battling the bulge most of my adult, life but especially since my 40's. I tried WW, Jenny Craig, Diet Workshop joining gyms, fad diets and believed the hype that women couldn't lose as quickly or successfully as men and especially once they got older. The bigger I got the unhappier I became. I stopped caring how I looked and dreaded clothes shopping, something I had loved to do when i was thinner. In May 2014 I suffered a huge financial setback and then my long term relationship ended. I was a mess. I weighed over 190 lbs. and was squeezing into size 14 jeans on my 5'4-3/4" frame.

I decided that there were so many things in my life that were going bad that I had no control over, the food and drink I consumed was something I could control. And I was angry, really, really angry, and I took to my dusty elliptical machine to work off the anger. I began on September 8, 2014 with a goal of losing 43 lbs. and wearing size 10 jeans.

I had dabbled on MFP in the past but got serious on 9/8/14 and have logged everyday since. I began exercising initially 3 times a week and eventually got to exercising every day. I slowly incorporated good habits until they became second nature and my new way of living. I hit my goal on December 11,2015 and now wear size 6-8 jeans. I am in better shape now than I was 20 years ago and I am tickled that I can wear really cute clothes that I buy in thrift stores. I look to these ladies for encouragement, ideas, laughter, hugs, and that much needed pat on the back.

No gimmicks, no special food, no magical potions, just calories in, calories out (CICO). Be patient and don't beat yourself up if you have a bad meal, day, week, month, year. Just dust yourself off and begin again.

Teri...my good friend wanted to have a bowling party for her 60th birthday at the new bowling/pub emporium that opened in town. The men competed against the women and I am thrilled to tell you I was the winner on the woman's team! And it was the same score as the winner of the men's team, a whopping 112. None of us have bowled in decades and we had a blast.

I really needed some fun because I've been dealing with some really big personal setbacks the past 3 weeks. I'm trying to move forward but finding it very difficult. Prayers would be most welcome. I took comfort in food, drink and friends this weekend but will be back on track tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a good evening.
Chris in MA

barbiecat

Several people mentioned that we talk about anything but politics and religion, it occurred to me that we probably also shouldn't talk about the football teams in the playoffs leading up to the Super Bowl.

Lilymay2

Okay - my turn!!

Hi - I am Lillian from Saskatchewan, Canada. I live in a small town near Lloydminster, SK/AB and commute 120 kms to the city to work. I have worked as a Public Servant for the Government of Saskatchewan for 38 years. I may retire this year - but I am still young - 56. Married to the same sweetie pie for 31 years. 2 grown boys - both married (2 weeks apart), had their firstborns three weeks apart. Now I have 3 grandchildren and another one on the way!!

My highest weight was 208. I seen a Naturopath doctor and was told I had Heavy Metals poisoning. Probably from working in an office that was in the same building as diesel trucks. After 8 months of cleansing, I started to reintroduce foods only to discover that I have sensitivity to yeast and sugar. My weight is currently hovering around the 177 - 180. I would like to weigh 165 and if I would just get at it - I could almost make it!!

I love the outdoors when I can get there, I walk outside with my dog - only on weekends and only when I can't hear the coyotes howling!! I love to garden, scrapbook and curling.

Do I have stress in my life - well.... I am currently dealing with my mom moving into long term care - currently in respite. My mom is blind and all this moving around is totally upsetting her. My mom fell in late November and broke her hip and her shoulder so she is not moving very well.....

My MIL is 88 and likes to write cheques. Just little ones - she wasn't allowed to do it when she was married but when her husband passed away - Well - she can write all the cheques she wants ...LOL!!

And some days - DH can stress everyone out...

Now I need to go and shine my sink (do the dishes) before I head off to bed... 5 a.m. comes early!!

And now if Barbie would give lessons on how she gets all the moving things in her post - that would be great

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

DLS1029

Friends - one of the things I really like about this thread is there are so many ladies from everywhere! I guess I'm just a little country bumpkin lol

Michele - I enjoy being able to take of my elderly mom and MIL. It is very tiring at times, but it'll be okay. As for the feet......who really knows what the problem is right now. The doctor thinks it may be nerve related. They ache all the time. Even when I'm sleeping and move my feet. Hmmmmmm......

Barbie - I wish someone would tell me to gain some weight! Awesome that you did reach your goal!

Night night. Back to work tomorrow. Gotta be there at 6!

TerriRichardson112

Hi! I'll just jump in here. My name is Terri and I live in a seaside town near Belfast, hence, Irish Terri, as there are others called Terri on the thread. I will celebrate my golden wedding anniversary (50 years) next July. DH is a gem of a man. We have 2 daughters, 1 granddaughter in 3rd year at Cambridge, 1 grandson in 1st year at Queen's Uni, Belfast, and one grandson, just started in Grammar School, (Junior High to all you Yanks).

I am 69 and retired from teaching 14 years ago. I was in charge of Junior School Maths in a school with about 1500 pupils. However, I am still involved with education through a life long learning charity, which keeps me fairly busy, as I run 4 study groups and belong to another 10 or so.

I joined MFP just over a year ago at 206 lbs, and found these wonderful ladies in August, just before I had hip replacement surgery in September. I had hit 220 early in 2014, and needed to lose weight, before I could have my hip done. It was hard going until I started logging and moving more. I have gradually reprogrammed myself to eat healthy and clean and work out and walk regularly. My goal was to lose 1lb a week for the year, and then re-evaluate. I was only a few lbs short of my end of year goal, mainly because I slacked off in December. Gained a few lbs but have almost shifted them again and am looking forward to losing another 25 in 2016. My mini goal was to look buff for DD#2 getting married in August, and I was delighted with the result.

I run a Creative Writing group, and write poetry. I am compiling an anthology for publishing at the moment. I am into all things craft, languages, art, and Shakespeare, to name just a few of my interests, and, these days, I seldom do anything that I don't want to do.

I love all the bios. Great idea for regular and newcomers.



Healing thoughts and prayers to those who need them!

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Let your light shine out in the darkness

Each one of us is a vital cog in an infinite universe.
We may not know our purpose, but each cog needs to be oiled and tended.





Irish Terri

miriamwithcats

Pip, I thought of you when my brother posted a video on Facebook. He just got back on his bike in June after taking two years off from riding. He is an electronics engineer, so has all the devices that measure everything- heart rate, effort, incline, miles, change in heart rate from minute to minute, etc. One of his devices must be a Strava, because they compiled a video of his stats from June to Jan 1. I cannot copy the cute video here but did write down his stats for you: 2316 miles, 148 hours and 20 minutes, and 93,444 feet gained in altitude in 6 months. Oh, and he still plays soccer in a league at age 62.

pipcd34

sweetnsouthernsass

Margaret the flowers are beautiful!

I loved reading all the intros, there are quite a few ladies on here! Nice to meet you all.

After this weekend, I have concluded, that one of my "weight problems" is that we eat out too much. I can only eat so many salads.

janetr7476

janetr7476

tawnyasevere530 wrote: »

Hi. I'm new here and just started with this app on 1/7/16. I have 80 or so pounds to lose. Has anybody but me considered bariatric surgery, specifically the sleeve? I've gained weight over the past 3 years when I became immobilizes with a broken ankle then hip problems until I had a hip replacement on June 29, 2015. I'm just starting to be able to get around better (back problems after walking cockeyed for so long made recovery from hip replacement take much longer). I'm hoping to continue the momentum I have going so I can get this weight off and get on with my life.

I'm looking forward to forming friendships and offering support and encouragement.

Tawnya

I had gastric bypass two years ago and lost 125#. I had both knees replaced in2015 (not at the same time ). I don't know anyone personally that had the sleeve surgery. I feel great and had no problems. I turned 66 in November. Good luck what ever you decide and welcome to a terrific group of ladies.

Janetr okc

mtowne002

Hello Everybody!

WELCOME ALL NEW TO THE GROUP!!!!!! YAY!

I haven't read any of today's posts as I have had company for the day. It's been raining all day but my SIL who is my best friend and I went on a mile and a half walk anyway and we didn't melt! I told her about Barbies, Penny's or Pips saying..sorry CRStuff ...that there is no BAD weather just BAD clothing! Then we came home and did twenty minutes on the machines. Then we made a beautiful organic salad w butter Boston lettuce red peppers shredded carrots and shredded cheese, organic bacon crumbles and vine ripe tomatoes. New bottles of organic dressings..chunky blue cheese for me and Asiago cracked peppercorn for her. Followed by a slice of warmed broccoli quiche. Measured all. Totaled roughly 600 calories. Have officially given up soda. It's ridiculous. 150 cal of chemicals and sugar. No weight loss this week. Did add in a new supplement suggested by a wellness coach at work Reishie. Does anyone have experience w it? Supposably it's good for your immune and cardiac systems. Observations will be noted next week.

I have decided to do a humbling thing in order to be accountable for a situation that is dominant in my life. I am overwhelmed w clutter. I live in and recently inherited my parents home of sixty years and she was a collector to be said nicely. I have been selling some things on eBay and gathering non eBay worthy items in a few places in my home. These piles consist of things to keep things to donate things to discard and some things for ideally a yard sale. The first Avalanche I wish to eradicate this week is in my family/excersize room. I think besides being an embarrassment it keeps me from wanting to use the machines. So I have photographed it and am going to post before and at the end of the week after pics.

To some ladies I can actually remember something I wanted to comment on..

Pip. Glad the baby girl is doing well. Your a good doggy mummy. Congrats on the new bug. Stylish!

Ugg I can't remember who posted the gma analysis scale link but thank you I bought one. Will evaluate after I get it.

People looking for Fitbit feedback...I love mine it was super expensive at 250 but I earned 50 in kohls credit for buying it. I attribute my thirty pounds lost in five months to using it. It tells my heart rate sleep Evans and has many other functions I have yet to explore. I especially like the challenges that I can set up vs myself or friends. And I only have to charge it about once a week. It is a fashion eyesore I admit.

This is getting long, I apologize for forgetting what I wanted to respond to so many of your successes and challenges.

I love you all

Boston Mindy

bwcetc

Wow... Almost 100 posts since I was on last night!

Sylvia ... Good idea. I'm Beth near Buffalo, Ny ... Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. I'm 53 and have been married 31 years ...

Two sons 29 and 18. The oldest was born at 24 weeks gestation and is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Extremely intelligent and multilingual, He Lives independently but requires 24 hour aide care due to his disabilities... Care aides are often unreliable and a lot of my time is spent training new aides, filling in, etc. Three years ago he was diagnosed with sudden onset mental health issues ... Still dealing with that ... Today he was delusional ... The younger son has chronic migraine issues that have greatly impacted his education. Currently receiving homebound instruction from the school. He's a senior in HS ... A gifted guitarist he plans to go to Nashville to study commercial music ... We'll see.

I'm 5'8" and significantly hearing impaired. Waiting on cochlear implants. Husband is beyond frustrated with me. My heaviest was about 280 ... Stopped weighing. I was down to 202 a little over a year ago, but stress eating put 27 back on. Did the best when I had a personal trainer .., can't afford that right now... But I am back at the gym. I Cook most everything from scratch ... Originally because of migraine son ... Now because it tastes better. While I have an economics and communication degree, life circumstances required my presence at home. I've been a nanny, school lunch lady (with prerequisite flappy arms), owned/operated an appliance repair business (husband was repairman) and currently am a part time housekeeper for my church with very, very flexible hours.

We have an aging black lab, Zeke. He's feeling better, btw.

Well there's more than you wanted to know! Sheesh!

Beth

jmok01

Thanks Sylvia, for the suggestion of re-introductions! Great idea.

I’m Joyce in South Dakota, am 55 and overweight all my life. Am married to my first husband for almost 11 years. We have no children – human or fur babies – but do have a small business that takes much of our energy and time. I also work full time at the state university in my home town and we manage a small set of apartments owned by DMIL. I’m also working to complete my MED degree. I have about 70 pounds to lose.

Shame on me – I didn’t log my food this weekend. Celebrated my Mom’s 91st birthday today and I reverted to old, Last night DH & I made a birthday cake which turned out to be the ugliest birthday cake ever, but mom loved it because we made it. She is always so gracious. But I couldn’t resist the temptation to eat significant amounts of frosting during the process. :embarassed:

Michele – I admire your ability to bake for your hubby and not eat all of it! This weekend I proved myself to be untrustworthy around any type of batter. You mentioned you are married to a picky eater; I am also married to a picky eater, so I let him do most of the cooking since he doesn’t always eat what I cook.

Barbie – what a hurtful thing for your mother to tell you. You have risen above it and are a great example to countless others. Thank you!! :flowerforyou:

Pip - glad to hear Bullwinkle is doing OK after his surgery - and that is wasn't as expensive as it could have been.

Joyce in SD (still faceless since I can’t get my picture to post)

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. ~Winston Churchill

GodMomKim

Hi gals,

Mindy –
You can do this!!!

Mindy’s pictures made me think of something I use that you all may or may not know about… on Yahoo.com there is a groups area, and there are chat groups (set up like our forum) for everything ! but the one I use is freecycle – so it is a group based on your local that lets you post things you would like to give away or get for free.. So for example Mindy’s picture has some moving boxes and those are always on freecycle in my area for giving or getting… The group name in Boston is FreeCycleBostonArea you join and then post stuff, others email back that they want it and you arrange pickup – everything is free.


I have gotten soap, tea, a printer, lights for my bathroom, garbage bags, I have gotten rid of pots, plastic lattice, Christmas lights, it’s a great way to share!

Kim from N. California

Poerava14

Kimses: We have a lot in common: birthday on 1/14 (I’ll be 60), work from home, travel a lot and corporate office in NYC (mine is corner of 5th and 37th—where is yours?)

I have had 3 careers: show business, financial services and now non-profit fundraising, where I’ve been with the same organization in three locations, (Honolulu, NYC and Denver) for 20 years. I grew up in Southern California and had never experienced 4 seasons until I was in my 40’s. Married 27 years to my one and only DH, and although we have no kids or grands, we have a big blond boy cat name Mars who walks on a leash and keeps us laughing. My top weight was 184. Today I’m 158. More than the pounds, I’m most pleased with the newly developed strength and fitness. I’ve never felt better, and I’m wearing the same size clothes I wore in college.

This weekend I had the opportunity to take the 1st and 2nd levels of Reiki. Out of 15 participants, there were 2 of us who were not already trained as massage therapist or other body work specialties. I felt like I had the steepest learning curve around meridians, chakras and even how to work on someone on a table. But, I loved it! Now, I need to continue to study and practice on myself, on others and via long distance.

Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills

January Goals:
Benchmark my average daily step count, and increase by 20%
Eat mindfully
Start a gratitude journal
Reach out to 3 friends
Get mammogram, physical, haircut and eye exam scheduled
My word for 2016: Optimism

fanncy0626

Hi everyone! I am staying at a hotel with DH in the cities because he has a Dr apt in the morning. I just read everything and noticed the introductions. So here is mine...

Hi, I'm Mary from Minnesota! I am married to my 3rd husband and he is the charm! I would say he is the best man on the planet but I know that several of the women here would happily say that about theirs. I have a 36 year old DS, DDNL and DGD, DGS. I also have a 34 year old DD, DSnL. My DH has 3 DD, 2DSnL, and 2DGS. There is friction with his DD's. They hate us occasionally. I think it's more they hate the divorce.

I'm a retired Earth Science Teacher of 20 years. I'm 58 years old and just got a puppy. I needed the companionship. I taught 8th grade and retiring from the constant high energy of the kids to complete silence and nothing to do really changed my body and mind. I think I was well over 200 lbs but didn't weigh myself. I am 5 '5" tall. I started here October 2014 at 178 lbs. I now weigh 153 but due to weight lifting and Kettlebell swings I wear a size 6-7. I want to shed the last layer of fat and my goal weight is 125.

I use to do 24 hours of cardio a week until I discovered Stronglifts 5x5 in March 2015 and in 3 months I loss 17 inches. Now I only do weight lifting 3-4 hours a week and Kettlebell swings 20-25 minutes on my rest days from lifting. Now I have a lot of free time thus the PUPPY!

I'm happy to be here on this thread! Welcome to the new ladies, you will get a lot of support and motivation here!



Mary from Minnesota

jmkmomm

It's my turn now.

My name is Joyce and I always sign Joyce from Indiana since that's where I live!!!! I am 67. I am a preachers kid and darn proud of it. I love to sing in the church choir. I have been married to my one and only but frustrating husband for 43 years. Him having meningitis this year made me realize how much I really love him. We have two daughters ages 38 and 35. The oldest one is married with two wonderful daughters ages 9 and 14. The younger one is happily divorced and has decided that living with 4 furbabies is easier than with a man. I am/was an RN and had to quit work 2 years after diagnosed with MS. My husband enjoyed very good health and didn't understand al that I was going through until 2 years ago when everything got dumped on him, heart attack, 2 stents one year. The next year 2 more stents, atrial fibrilation and Parkinson's disease and then this year severe ulcerative colitis, meningitis and then an awful colon infection. So I used to be what my family was so concerned about and now it is their Dad and this has softened his heart toward his girls and me throughout all this. My weight story is much like most of the other women here have yo yoed a good part of my married life. Been on many diets, none of the structured diets. Being an RN I always believed in the diabetic diet and when I was younger it would work until I gained it all back. So this time I found myself at 233 pounds and pretty unhappy about it. Hated to look at myself in the mirror, hated shopping. Never allowed myself to be photographed. You all know the story. One day after being told I had Diabetes 2, went for diet training and started my journey. The trainer told us about MFP, I looked it up and started logging my food. I found this forum and found a home. I think I have been here now for about 2 years. I have fallen back into my yo yo pattern and gained back 30 of my 60 pounds lost. So I am having to start back. Some of the ladies here are real good at kicking my butt when I need it.

Well Evansville had 2 inches of snow and as usual it paralyzed the city/county. Most everything was closed today so no church. School is already canceled for tomorrow. I ate 2 pieces of brioche french toast tonight so I consider today as a failure. I also need to get back to the Y.

Penny, here in Indiana that greenery would be considered just a ground covering you use in landscaping. But it's cute.

You know I bought this phone for Charlie for Christmas and we were going to give his old one to Christina so she could have a phone that actually rings so I can talk instead of just text her. We texted about it last night and she didn't like it at all that he would be getting the new one and not his old cheap flip phone. One of the main reasons I wanted her to have a phone was so I could call her if anything happened to her Dad. They have an old pre-paid phone also so the decided to activate it at $14/month. That will give her about hour each week she can talk. We hope since she has officially gotten another phone this will make him try harder to learn how to use this new phone. I am going to remove the apps I put on it since they scare him so much and let it just be a phone and camera.

Taking Michelle into doctor tomorrow for some kind of nerve injection in her neck.

Joyce, Indiana

Lagopus

Mindy - Good for you for being brave and posting your chaos to make yourself accountable! Strangely enough, I find all those the piles of stuff inspiring. They make me want to go tackle some of my own problem areas. It's so obvious that you have a lovely room underneath it all. That alone will reward all your efforts, but you'll probably also find it considerably easier to exercise if the room isn't nagging at your conscience. I'm looking forward to the "after" pics!

Tracy in PNW and Becca and others who are thinking of visiting Norway - Just do it! It's such an incredibly beautiful country! I'm free to say that because I'm not Norwegian.

Heather (who WILL be visiting Norway ) - I do sometimes miss trees. When I visit my parents in New Hampshire I'm always stunned by how huge the birches are. Then I go visit my sister in Seattle and see trees that are even bigger! I envy you your ancient oaks. To my mind, the coppery color of newly unfurled oak leaves is one of the reasons for living.

Incidentally, we have shrubs that grow considerably taller than our trees. One of our tallest plants grows to a full foot high in protected places. It's a species of - heather

Joyce in SD - Have you tried resizing your picture? I've had trouble posting pics that exceeded a certain file size. I don't know if you're on PC or Mac so this may not help you, but on my PC I open the image in "Paint" (a totally basic program, included with Windows), hit the "resize" button, and change the number of pixels from whatever it is to 800. IMPORTANT: If you do any experimenting, make a COPY of the image and work on that! Otherwise you may lose your original. Hope that helps.
/Penny at the

lvk62

Good Morning Everyone, I saw where ya'll were talking about pictures. I was thinking about taking mine once a week until I meet my goal of 145. Ok

grandmallie

morning all~
slept 11hrs and 20 minutes.. both of us were tired yesterday...Tom finished the backsplash in the kitchen, looks great.. and took the dogs for walks, I did laundry and cooked..
totally went of eating well this weekend.need to get back on track..
I weight more than my husband does and that is just down right depressing..