WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016
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Miriam See? All those folks that say they hold a plank for 5 minutes have their butts sticking up in the air!
Because my wrist is still healing from the bad break in May, I use weights on the floor to grab on to so my wrists don't have to bend. I do that with Yoga too. I looked at some contraptions for this that cost about $50 but the weights work just fine. Where there's a will there's a way.
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Alison ~ Lovely job you and your DH did. Everything looks beautiful.
Cute pups!
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Allie: the kitchen is fabulous! It will be a real asset when you are ready to sell. :bigsmile:
Heather: I am in complete agreement with you. Calories In minus Calories Out, aka CICO, is the deciding factor in weight gain or loss for 90% of us who don't have a medical issue that causes weight gain. When calories out are greater than calories in weight loss can occur. It can be impacted by things such as sodium that can contribute to water retention. Drinking extra water often solves that problem, though. I also think that losing weight at a moderate or slow pace is more likely to be permanent. We need to establish new habits and that takes time. A healthier lifestyle needs to be a priority and the support of like minded people is vital. That is why this group is so wonderful.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon0 -
Wowsers grandmalle !!!0
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Thanks for the puppy love! Porter is a Jack Russell-Schnauzer and every bit as ornery as those eyes would indicate. He was only about 6 months old in that picture from a year ago. Gimli is miniature long haired Dachsund and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - just a hairy little dwarf.
Allie - love the kitchen - since I didn't win the lottery last night, I guess I'm going to have to live with the one I have. I vowed to do something about the pre 1970's knotty pine cabinetry if it kills me. Built solid as a rock, but orange is not an attractive color for me. I see a large amount of sandpaper and paint in my future.
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Allie your kitchen in gorgeous! Very nice job!
Cheri NE Ohio0 -
I started OA and I'm working the 12 steps. it's making a big difference0
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Katla- Thanks for the bird info! I found a bird that is called The Great Popoo which is like an owl. They are night hunters but during the day they sit on high tree branches perfectly still, look like the bark on the tree. At night they emit this low moaning sound which is eerie sounding.
Becca
the unusual bird finder
in Oregon
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oh....HAPPY BIRTHDAY Roriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii & Kimsesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!! I would sing you opera style but my throat is froggy from my cold!!! (((hugs)))
Becca
Ms. Froggy Throat
in Oregon
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Great news on my journey!!! I have kick started it and seem to be humming! After my cold got better (around the 9th of this month) I challenged a friend to losing 3 lbs this week. Then I joined a forum challenging me to lose 20 by Easter, so I had my work cut out for me. My stats presently:
CW- 232.6 (today)
SW- 236.8 (for Easter Challenge) on 1-09-16
GW- 216.8 (for Easter Challenge)
GW- 179 (long term)
I know 4.2 lbs since the 9th seems a bit extreme, but I eating really healthy stuff! Look at my journal, to me it looks absolutely amazing! Eating cleaner, drinking my 80 oz of water daily, exercising regularly, going to bed and waking up at reasonable times (and with mate), do not eat after 7 pm, and generally having a blast fixing all my meals. I am doing the weighing and measuring then putting everything on a plate as the pre-prep work. Then I have my Moraccan mint tea to drink as I start their meal. Then I incorporate my meal in the preparing, just fixing and having fun. The fact that I got two new pans makes things AWESOME.
Granted I am eating 1200 calories, but it is working wonderfully. I have a nightly 100 bag of popcorn and that is taking care of any snacking I have, plus it (soaks up all the water I have been drinking!). Its just that I have to pop the bag practically right after I get done with dinner, so I can NOT be eating after 7 pm. It has been making my innards feel better not having food on the stomach as I get to sleep.
Drinking less coffee, and that feels better too. One large 12 oz mug of coffee, and that is just to start this old body up. I used to drink 3 of those so I have cut back!
(can you tell Im excited about this journey??) Great job on all of you that are doing things right and paying attention to your own health! Its so empowering isn't it?
Becca
Happy dancing in
Oregon
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Becca ... Glad to hear you're journey is moving g forward again!
Celtikgirl and Mary ... Cute pooch pics!
Allie ... The kitchen is beautiful!
Katla and Heather ... I'm with you both on CICO. This is ultimately what works for me. I limit but don't eliminate gluten based carbs. All other carbs are fair game in my diet... As long as I log them and have room for them.
Pip ... We know you're here! Posting is optional.
Janetr ... A 2x??! What were you thinking?
Went to the gym again today ... Feel like I'm finding my rhythm again. Pushed a little harder ... Will see what part of my body is protesting tomorrow!
Beth near Buffalo
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Thanks Beth, me too! My cold was definitely NOT how I wanted to start the new year. My son has it now....
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Thank ya'll for the kitchen love..after 7 long long months its finally finished, the contractor came today and finally hooked up the dishwasher we will use once or twice a year ...
I have been busy busy today. swept and washed the floors, made muffins,chicken pot pie(that Tom didnt like) and little pizza pockets for him...
I did spend almost 29.00 at stew leonards today.. just on me...they make spiral veggies,yes. yes i know i should just get a veggetti thing at walmart, next time i will.. but get this..
I got spiral beets, and spiral squash and carrots, and a kale salad mix and blueberries.. they didnt spiral cut the blueberries :0
I am almost up to 10,000 steps.. and I have my alarm clock set, gym clothes out, and work clothes out..
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Good Thursday to each of you. Well didn't win the big powerball so had to get up and come to work.LOL. Going to be a beautiful day up to almost 50. I am working long shift today (6-5:30) and then tonight it is to get cold and chance of snow the next couple days. I went walking with my friend yesterday and she is doing a lot better. She did get into seeing the counslor and they told her she is depressed and got her back on her meds. I am still concerned, but not as much. DH went to work this morning, but has a terrible head cold. Life is fun.
Tracie--Welcome. I agree we do have a lot in common. You have been thru a lot and so glad to have you join our group.
Chris in MA--Thanks for sharing the pictures and all I can say is WOW!!
Joyce--Sending hugs and prayers for both of you.
Allison--Sending hugs and prayers for you also. A lot has been going on with you so take care of yourself. Love the pictures of your kitchen. looks like you guys did a great job.
Peach--Glad to hear baby and mom are doing well.
Heather--Sorry to about your friend with cancer. I keep telling myself just being there for her to talk to is the best I can do. I keep telling her the first year after you lose someone is the hardest. This month would be their 51 Ann. and with the holidays just over is a lot to handle. So proud of you for taking care of business and glad you feel better.
Cheri--Happy Birthday!
Katla--So happy that you get to ride.
Well it is that time of day again and I am all caught up again. Take care ladies.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE0 -
grandmallie Oooh I would have eaten your chicken pot pie!! I have fond memories of eating the frozen pot pies as a youngen.... I know gross, but to learn how to put the hot pie on a plate, then putting another plate over it and flipping them over, see that was an awesome thing to learn. Seeing the pie all inverted, with the sauce going everywhere on the plate. Yummo! Great job on the pre-planning going to the gym! I have wanted to try the spiral veggies.... Especially to put zucchini (my fav veggie) into a pasta dish...0
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Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE Aww I didn't win either..... Be care with the snow and such!! Glad your friend is doing better. I have a friend in CA that suffered from depression and anxiety. Her therapist showed her this unique "touch therapy" for her face. Seems strange, but there is a tapping involved and different places to tap on your face. What the idea is, is to make you focus on the present, to kind of get you into a rhythm kind of zen place in your mind. She said it worked miracles. Something maybe more to anxiety than depression I am thinking. My husband has a wee bit of a head cold, but sadly he can't take any medicine because of his liver transplant. Makes it hard to treat him that is for sure. ((hugs)) have a good rest of the week. I am planning on attending a crab festival on Saturday, and then visiting MIL on Sunday (a overdue Christmas visit)
Becca
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Alison looks wonderful!0
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So I went thru my past medical history summaries, and noted that my heaviest weight date was most recent in 2014, so I deleted past weights to make that my starting weight date on here. Back then I weighed 263 lbs, so its nice to see how far I have come to being at the present weight of 232 lbs. Thanks everyone!!!
Becca
trying to be visually realistic on here
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Allie - love the kitchen! Now you will love getting in there to cook
Becca - sounds like a great plan you've made! Good luck on your journey!
I'm hoping to see the scale start moving down again myself. I know I need to exercise more, but I have so much going on in my life it seems there is not much time left for me. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Donna in WV
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Allie, what a great kitchen!
Miriam, you sure have a sweet looking house!
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Miriam – I find when I try to pull my belly button back and in towards my spine, I forget to breathe. Maybe it is just me – I need something to help get my stomach muscles tighter (again). Only thing that I am noticing in losing weight is the pooch right about the pubic area. MD/nurse says that my tummy will be the last thing to go down, so I am trying not to worry about it. I liked Richard Simmons, too, mainly because he seemed to always be ‘upbeat’ (but I heard that in ‘real’ life he suffered from depression really bad. Might be a rumor, but, I thought at one time I heard him say that on an afternoon show, like Oprah.
My DDnL#1 painted one wall in their living room a day glow green – way too much; but, she likes it and son hasn’t repainted it. When the girls wanted to red-do their rooms, they had to pass it by their Daddy first. DMGD’s room was the same green on opposite walls and a dark teal blue on the other two walls. It made me ‘sick’ to have to be in there for any length of time.
cityjaneLondon – My Mother used to sweeten our tea with saccharine; 6 tablets in a pitcher she had had for years. I never used it as an adult; but, in the Deep South sugar is used to sweeten tea and it is generally so sweet it will sit your teeth on edge. Friend get a half glass of sweet tea and mixes it with a half glass of unsweet tea. I used to drink unsweet tea; but, MD told me to cut out some of my caffeine; I could not give up my coffee. Now I drink a lot of water. You ‘ain’t’ had sweet tea until you’ve had Southern Sweet Tea. Oh and a piece of mint in it. Like a Mint Julip, without the booze. LOL!
Cheri – Happy early Birthday … I won’t remember it 3 days from now.
Grandmallie – Beautiful kitchen! Wish I had that much counter space and cabinet space.
All I won on the Powerball was $4; but, that will buy me 2 tickets the next time it reaches triple digits. I probably should play one ticket every draw and use the same numbers. Surprisingly, I’ve heard that using numbers other than birthdays (dates), age, anniversaries and such are probably not as good as just randomly picking you own; which is supposedly better the QP. I keep thinking on QP’s they have some program that registers them so they never win. LOL! Know that’s not true; but, how many people who have won have said, “I did it on a QP!” ?????
Lenora
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Becca: "Granted I am eating 1200 calories, but it is working wonderfully. I have a nightly 100 bag of popcorn and that is taking care of any snacking I have, plus it (soaks up all the water I have been drinking!) Its just that I have to pop the bag practically right after I get done with dinner, so I can NOT be eating after 7 pm. It has been making my innards feel better not having food on the stomach as I get to sleep.:
According to MFP and other reading I've done, 1200 calories per day is the lowest an adult woman should go. You are doing a great job! :bigsmile:
Alison: Good luck. I hope you love the gym. I like the place where I go. :flowerforyou:
Leonora: We aren't zillionaires today, either. Maybe next time.
I went to the gym with my friend this morning. While she took her Zumba class, I rode a recumbent bike in the machine room and finished an e-book that I had on my phone. It was low stress and enjoyable for me, and I burned a whole bunch of calories that were just hanging around. I wanted to get rid of them before they decided to make me their new home..
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
January 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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January Resolutions
*meditate for 10 minutes a day four or more days a week (almost every day)
*sort and discard papers for 15 minutes four or more days a week (filling recycle bin and shredder)
*treat myself like a toddler (as suggested by Gretchen Rubin) (love this resolution)
*get income tax papers gathered in one place (almost finished)
Today is our anniversary---# 27--and we are celebrating by doing what we like best---being home together, eating our healthy food, napping with our pets, and watching things we like on TV. We love our life together.
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January Resolutions
*meditate for 10 minutes a day four or more days a week (almost every day)
*sort and discard papers for 15 minutes four or more days a week (filling recycle bin and shredder)
*treat myself like a toddler (as suggested by Gretchen Rubin) (love this resolution)
*get income tax papers gathered in one place (almost finished)
Today is our anniversary---# 27--and we are celebrating by doing what we like best---being home together, eating our healthy food, napping with our pets, and watching things we like on TV. We love our life together.
Happy Anniversary Barbie! Your anniversary "celebration" sounds exactly what we would be doing! Enjoy!
Cheri NE Ohio0 -
GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »
Cheri – Happy early Birthday … I won’t remember it 3 days from now.
Lenora
Thanks! Looking forward to celebrating with my kids in Chicago!
Cheri almost 57 yo in NE Ohio0 -
Barbie - Happy Anniversary! I hope you have a fun day Celebrating!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Oh my goodness! I missed so many pages...I'll never catch up!
Today I went to Joplin and had lunch with two of my best potter friends. We sat and talked for TWO HOURS!!! It was such fun. We haven't gotten together for lunch in a long time.
Yesterday a man came into my studio and asked if I wanted some doll molds that he found in the garage of a rental house he just bought. He said that if I didn't want them, they were going into the trash. So, I followed him to his rental house and he loaded them into my van. One of my clay friends uses molded doll elements in some of her art pieces, so I called her and she said she wanted some of them, so I took them with me today to lunch. When I told my two lunch friends they wanted to see, so I gave them first choice, them took the rest to my other friend. The best news is that they are out of the back of my van.
When I picked up the kids yesterday, Jillian told me that she lost an earring on the playground. She moved her hair back to let me see, and her ear was a bloody mess! I could see the BACK of the earring sticking out of the FRONT of her ear! I showed it to the principal who was doing crossing guard duty (she is also my next door neighbor), and asked if she thought I should take her to the doctor. She said to go back in the school and have the nurse look at it. The nurse managed to pull it out of her ear, clean it up and put a bandaid on it. Jillian said it didn't even hurt.I don't know if we are going to be able to save the piercing without it growing closed.
Today after school I took the oldest to the studio to work on her model of an egyptian pyramid.
Goodnight everyone.
Sylvia0 -
I forgot to tell you! I cleaned my sink on Saturday, and today is Thursday and it is STILL sparkling! Hubby even remarked on it.0
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HAPPY ANNI!!!!!
stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 14.22min, 12.6amph, 148mhr, 3mi = 113c
eliptical- 40min, 3-5resist, 2-5incl, 92avstpmin, 3716str, 152mhr, 4.25mi = 371c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.37min, 12.7amph, 149mhr, 1.4mi = 82c
ride dome 2 home- 18.56min, 8.4amph, 156mhr, 2.6mi = 217c
total cal 783
mhr = maximum heart rate
mi = miles
resist = resistance
incl = incline
avstpmin = average strides per minute
str = strides
lvl = level
c = calories
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