WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

Elaine352962 · February 2016

Sending love and best wishes to everyone. Love reading all your posts, such a fantastic listening and support mechanism for everyone. You all write with such emotion that I feel that I can relate to you all and tell you how I feel and know that you all understand what I am experiencing and going through.

My mum went into hospital on Saturday, she has a cold and found it difficult to swallow and eat. Mum looks well, she is loving watching what is going on to other patients in the ward, I personnally think she likes all the attention and company. Mum's blood test was showing that her heart medication isn't working and they are looking at alternative medication. Mum has vascular dementia and the carers kept telling her that is why she keeps forgetting things. Mum turned to me and said I didn't know I had dementia, am I going mad. I try to reassure her that she is fine and that it was caused by mini strokes. I keep telling her that she will be staying at home and Pat and I will look after her with the help of carers.

Whilst visiting her in hospital we have noticed that she is really alert and taking everything in eg what the doctors and nurses are saying and how she sometimes has to wait to be attended to. We keep saying the nurses are really busy with patients who are really unable to do anything for themselves.

Looking forward to her coming home, hope it is soon.

Take care everyone.

KJLaMore · February 2016

Whew! I think there were over 300 posts since last Friday! A lot of reading. Welcome fellow Newbies! I am three weeks new to this group, but it is a great group of ladies! Very busy.
I managed to complete my January goals; some of them it was a beginning of good habits.
I got all of the 2015 tax info complete and out to my clients, I have been drinking more water (around 80-100 oz/day); which means I have been getting extra steps due to all of the trips to the potty!, I have been walking daily outside at least 30 minutes/day. Unfortunately, it is always dark while I am walking due to my work hours and the shorter daylight of winter. I have also been doing much better at making healthier food choices. I have switched back to a high protein, low carb/fat diet. It seems to work best for me. I have lost 6 pounds in the past three weeks. Not much, but any amount down the scale is fine by me!
Lenore-I love reading your posts! So many of them make me laugh. We are very similar, I think, in our upbringing and in the raising of our own kids.
SAD- So many of you posted about suffering from SAD. My own sister was diagnosed with it about 18 years ago. At that time, I had never heard of it and it sounded like a joke. She and her family moved from Michigan to Florida. She is very happy there and said she will never move back to Michigan or the MidWest. Miss her terribly, but glad she is in a place where she can function and live a happy healthy life. I don't think I have it. Like most people, I love sunny days, but I really enjoy winter and I think the main reason why I do, is that I go out and walk, play, hike, skate, ski. I don't always want to go out in the cold. I do sometimes wake up cranky and want to just pull the covers over my head, but once you get out there, it is so beautiful, silent, and crisp. I think I feel more "alive" in the winter, than in the summer.

I tried the roasted chick peas. Meh. They turned out crunchy. I tried a mexican spice mix (lime, cumin, cayenne) and I also made some greek/dill flavored ones (lemon, CAvendars, dill weed). They were good. I think I will try a couple more batches. One of them will have to be a curry/indian flavor and maybe a barbeque flavor? I will let you know how those turn out. I don't like the roasted chick peas as much as the kale crisps. Love those things!

Let's see February goals:
continue walking daily and begin running by months end
continue water intake, hopefully my bladder will get used to it
continue healthy food choices
do something loving for some one each day (daily duties like dinner, cleaning, etc, don't count)
begin a daily devotional
spend at least 15 minutes each day writing

Wanted to leave you with a "love" note going into February:
One of my little boys that I care for was coloring this morning and he made a picture for his mom. It had a big pink heart and he told me that it said "Mom- for you- Nolan" but reading it, it looked like this "Mom-FU- Nolan"! Don't you love new writers?!

DLS1029 · February 2016

Barbie - Thanks for getting it going again!

Joyce - Sorry you have been going through so much this past month. Things will get better - we have to believe that! Glad you posted.

So when I looked back for my goals for January, I discovered I had not set any! No wonder I haven't progressed much...... I didn't really lose any weight this month. 4/10's of a pound is not worth talking about! The good thing is thought, my feet and legs have not been bothering me as bad as they were. I'm going to a neurologist on Feb. 25 for an EMG on my back. The podiatrist thinks I may have a compressed nerve. Hmmm....I've never had one before.

Anyways - here are some goals for February.

1. Walk every day at lunch time - at least.
2. Lose 4 pounds this month.
3. Track every BLT - bite, lick and taste
4. Plan, plan, plan
5. Get back into my stretching routine, with some yoga added in.
6. Take a few minutes every day for just me.

Have a great day everybody!

Donna in beautiful, rainy WV

exermom · February 2016

Did an hour of Mari Windsor's Lower Body Pilates DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do another segment of my Tummy Toner DVD, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class

irish terri - OK, I am now officially jealous

Welcome everyone new.

Eleanora - you were very wise to come here, you'll get lots of support. Tell us more about yourself.

barbie or anyone else - is there a way where you can view just your own posts? I seem to recall at one time you could, but with all the changes MFP has made, can you still?

Joyce - you're in my thoughts. Come back soon!

I remember I said that I'd tell a person if the clementine I had peeled easily or not, only I don't remember who I was to tell. Well....for that person....it was a Halo and pretty easy to peel

I just checked my friends list, and what's going on? Most people are listed as not having logged in for three days, and I know that isn't correct.

Lenora - before moving down here I worked at the Y where we lived. When we moved that's when the economy went south and no one was hiring. I admit that I got used to not going to work

pip - liked your saying "life's short, pet hard". So happy for Kirby that he's back to running. He'll be at his old time in no time at all. Let us know what the vet says about that liquidy lump. That's interesting. What a bright helmet. No one will miss him, that's for sure

Oops! Looks like I forgot to post last night. Well, it's Monday now and I did one segment of the Tummy Toner DVD, held my plank for about 2 min 50 sec, and will take the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 20-40-60 plan on the treadmill. Basically, it's recovering for 1 minute, fast walking for 40 sec, then running for 20 sec

Tomorrow is the day I skype with Bryan and his therapist. I've sent him an email telling him that I remembered. I wonder if he did.

Rori - wonderful NSV. I'm not surprised that they fit you as you were quite trim when you were here.

Joyce - so happy to see you posting. So sorry for Charlie and your woes

Mindy - good thoughts being sent your way

Heather - so sorry about your hubby's loss

Michele in NC

barbiecat · February 2016

My word for 2016 is "alacrity"....I will greet all experiences in my life with cheerful readiness

HeatherI think I proofread everything but the year got by me. Actually, alacrity may be my word for the rest of my life...I like it a lot.

Joyce, I am happy to hear from you and sad to hear about all that you and Charlie have been going through.

Cheri Gee, In the middle of the night, I had to push the dogs over because one of my feet kept falling out of bed and when I disturb the dogs, Bernie, the cat starts wandering around the bed and then thinks he should sleep on top of me.

..to everyone who is new to this thread today...we were all new once and just kept coming back and joining in the conversation....I start this thread over each month because I need all of you to walk this path with me.

I got up extra early this morning so we could go to an early meeting but when I woke my hubby, he had not slept well and decided to sleep instead of going to the meeting so I have extra time to spend with all of you. I'll wake him in time to go to the chiropractor at 8:15. We see the chiropractor twice a month early on Monday mornings then we go the grocery store. Later this morning I have a dentist appointment. Soon I'll walk the dogs again.

If you are still trying to decide on goals or resolutions for February, here is something from Gretchen Rubin that has helped me:

You hit a goal, you achieve a goal. You keep a resolution.
I think that some objectives are better characterized as resolutions, others, as goals.
“Run in a marathon” or “Become fluent in Spanish” is a good goal. It’s specific. It’s easy to tell when it has been achieved. Once you’ve done it, you’ve done it!
“Eat more vegetables” or “Stop gossiping,” or “Exercise” is better cast as a resolution. You won’t wake up one morning and find that you’ve achieved it. It’s something that you have to resolve to do, every day, forever. You’ll never be done with it.

Barbie from NW Washington where there is frost on the ground and the sky is clear enough to see the moon.

grandmallie · February 2016

well I just talked to Jean(DSIL) she is flying down to see Sean on the 11th and coming back late Sunday night, leaving early thursday morning...well that monday I have to go up there and do the pills and dinner for Faith so that is 5 nights in a row... I have to stay overnight with Faith ,thursday night,friday night and saterday night.. and be with her most of Sunday get her dinner and pills into her and then come home, then get up the next day go to work and go up there again..to say I will be busy is an understatment.. but anything I can do to help my brother stay sober is fine with me..Tom asked if I am getting payed for taking care of her, I said no I dont think so.... but that is ok... again I am in it for the long haul for my brother.. plus time away from Tom is good for him also..

bwcetc · February 2016

Barbie ... Thanks for helping us "keep on!"

January goals
Lose 8 pounds ... Well, I got sick and that derailed me, but I managed to lose 5.5!! I'll take it!!

February goals
Lose 6 pounds
Keep on with weighing, logging, water and exercise.

Interestingly, I did get back to the gym until the cough took me out. As soon, as I can, I plan to be get back at it.

Welcome new ladies!

As I'm reading goals, I want to make a comment ... Lose the "passive" verbiage. Banish phrases like "I'm hoping" or "maybe I can." These only give you permission to waiver. Mary's quote "I know I can" is the kind of statement that supports positive changes! Hey, Nike didn't make millions with the slogan "just try" ... It was "just do it!"

Beth near Buffalo

oceanmelody · February 2016

Thank you Barbie!
Miriam, I always appreciate your take on mental health issues--you can present things in a very calm and professional manner in a way that makes it easy to understand! And as most of us know this is one complicated area of medicine.
Speaking of complicated, I just skimmed through this article:
bbc.com/future/story/20160201-why-the-calorie-is-broken

If even half of what they discuss is true, we should not be beating ourselves up about why we might not be meeting our goals. Lots of complexity and variation in the ways we each process our calories. Also there is a lot of the history of nutrition studies I did not know about. But knowing that there are success stories here helps us all get good ideas on how we might get closer to our goals.
Joyce, you have a lot going on. Hope things will turn around for you soon...wish I had that magic wand.

Betty

nccarolb · February 2016

Good morning!

Joyce - I am so happy to hear from you! I am also so sorry that you have been going through such trials and tribulations. Although it's not quite the same, I can relate to your washing machine experience. Mine quit during a load of dirty diapers when the boy child was little. Hugs and prayers to you!

Lisa - You can do it!!

Alison - Like you, I wouldn't expect payment for helping out a family member.

Beth - Good point!

Elaine - Sorry about your mum! Although it sound like she is kind of thriving in the new environment.

Barbie - Thanks for getting everything set up again for February!

I finally weighed on Saturday morning. It wasn't lovely but it was better than I had feared. I'm three pounds heavier than I was last year at this time. I had some bad days with calories but, overall, my good days by far were more frequent for the month of January. Now it's on to tackling getting my exercise back on track. There are plenty of excuses and even some good reasons, but I need to get past them all.

For the past week, my back has been unhappy. I'm pretty sure it's because I've been glued to the computer at work and have been hunched over plus sitting for entirely too long. That is something else I will work on beginning today. However, the bursitis in my hips has flared up and I am in a great deal of pain--enough that it is waking me up at night! I spent most of yesterday flat on my back to relieve any pressure on my hip joints. It was boring but it helped. It took a little while to be able to function this morning, though. Because of the pain, I will certainly get more walking in because I can't sit for very long at a time!

When the pain from my hips go away, I want to begin Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred again. It does more to build muscle and tone my body than anything else I have tried.

It's time for a walk-about. Catch y'all later!

Carol in NC

csofled · February 2016

Sapphires4me · February 2016

Just bookmarked this site and hope to join you ladies. I am 53 and started back last month working towards my goal of getting healthy again. Goals for February:
- Cardio 3X per week
- Abs 3X per week (I've become rather -- round--)
- Continue to be a non smoker (5 days now)
- Log in every bite
- Journal often to get my feelings out instead of turning to food.

THANKS!

miriamwithcats · February 2016

Betty, great article!

Sapphires4me · February 2016

BTW -- Kim- from California - your dog is beautiful. I have a French Spaniel (Pebbles) and she is 14 years old, but looks almost exactly like your baby.

barbiecat · February 2016

This is not to make light or real anxiety or real depression, just as a thought for those of us who reach for food when the going gets tough or veg out in front of the TV when life gets too hard.

mollywhippet · February 2016

Good morning everyone! I hope you are all having a great day! We woke to another beautiful sunrise, after a sky-on-fire sunset last night. It's been unusually bright and colorful. I love it, but hubby, the chemist, says it is pollution that causes those colors. Oh well.

I ran around like a headless chicken this morning. I signed up for a "webinar" that starts at 9AM, so I rushed through my workout, raced through the grocery store to get some fruit to have at the studio, then hurried here and got my computer all set up, got connected to the internet, got my cup of tea, with only one minute to spare. Then I saw that it said to log in 10 minutes early. Oops! Well, when I tried to log in, I found that it started at 9AM, alright, but on WEDNESDAY not Monday! Sometimes I amaze myself with the depths of my stupidity. I've never done a webinar before, so don't have the foggiest idea how to do it, or what to expect. It's about maximizing facebook for business. Hopefully it's not a waste of time. It was free, so I can't expect too much.

Tomorrow two friends (the ones who are starting the coop) and I are taking a day trip to Springfield, Missouri (about 110 miles away) to look at galleries and junk stores. Also, I have to hit the clay supplier while I'm there. It should be a lot of fun. I'm driving, so I have to get the van cleaned up today. There is a lot of dog "snart" on the windows. (That is snot art, for those who don't know.) I will vacuum as much dog hair as possible, but I know that is a losing cause. And the van needs to visit the car wash, too.

I fired a glaze load yesterday and the kiln is still at 600 degrees, so it's too hot to unload and see how things turned out. I'm so impatient, it's hard to wait. I might have to leave the building. I have singed off my eye brows before, opening it too soon. More than once.

Well, I should get busy doing something constructive. Have a great day!

Sylvia

pipcd34 · February 2016

barbiecat wrote: »

I was about to get in bed and couldn't resist taking a picture of my darling family waiting for me.

Awwwwww

pipcd34 · February 2016

Well peeps, now that he knows he can run again. First thing he said, I'm gonna do the marathon again in November. 2nd thing he did was find out how long the course stays open 2 make sure he will be able to finish while it is open, 6-1/2 hours he found. 3rd thing, he said yup, I'm gonna do it, r u gonna do it with me? Well I guess I'm gonna do another marathon :0/ at least we won't b running as fast as we did the last one..... I hope

Run is on November 6, 2 days after the year anniversary of the accident. Appropriate huh

grandmallie · February 2016

If anyone can do it ,It is you and Kirby ,you both have the determination and hutspa...God Bless you Both!!

Katla49 · February 2016

Joyce: You've been through a horrible ordeal. I hope it is coming to an end and that you'll be feeling better soon. We caught a virus at Thanksgiving that lingered until January. I wonder if it was similar to yours. I hope every day is better and you're feeling good soon.

Mindy: Good wishes for the interview. I hope they see what a gem you are. :flowerforyou:

Lisa: I'm happy that you're rededicating yourself to your health. Your Restaurant Impossible mission would have driven me to insanity. I hope this year will be less stressful so you can focus on your health & happiness.

Heather: Having writing eaten by a computer glitch is horrid. My sincere sympathy goes to your DH. Backing up is so important. We use Apple time machine to back up our computers all the time, but if I were writing a novel I'd also back it up on a memory stick, so it would be backed up at least two ways.

Elaine: Best wishes for your mum. :flowerforyou:

Donna: I was never much of a goal setter before joining MFP but I have learned its value. Your choices for this month seem excellent.

Barbie: I appreciate the clarification on the difference between goals and resolutions. Thank you!

Beth: "As I'm reading goals, I want to make a comment ... Lose the "passive" verbiage. Banish phrases like "I'm hoping" or "maybe I can." These only give you permission to waiver. Mary's quote "I know I can" is the kind of statement that supports positive changes! Hey, Nike didn't make millions with the slogan "just try" ... It was "just do it!"" I love this!:bigsmile:

Sylvia: At least you haven't actually missed the webinar and you've had a dress rehearsal, which may turn out to be a very good thing. :flowerforyou:

Michele: Keeping my fingers crossed that your conference with Bryan happens and you end up feeling more hopeful.

I'm arguing with myself about yoga today. I dislike this instructor but going regularly is a good habit my body counts on. I'm not sure what I'll decide.

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

February 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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
6. Find a place where I can learn to fall without getting hurt once my doctor says it is ok to try.

miriamwithcats · February 2016

Sylvia, after Mount St. Helen blew, the sunsets in Idaho were spectacular. You reminded me of them with your post.

fanncy0626 · February 2016

Stronglifts Rest Day

Goblet squats-3X7X 30
Kettle bell swing-22X9X 30

This is the second day of doing the increased weight of 30 pounds and I am feeling it in my left knee and hip. If that continues I will deload down to 25 pounds and work my way back up.

I am also going to compete in a challenge of 10X10X negative pull-ups. I am hoping that one day I can do at least one pull-up.

Mary from Minnesota

cityjaneLondon · February 2016

DH had a problem to do with "Pareto Logic" and Norton fixed it for him. It's all double Dutch to me, but he seems happy now. He is on Windows 8. He looked it up on line and it can cause shutdowns. :ohwell:
Today I backed my writing up on a memory stick, on Dropbox and I sent it to myself by email. I also printed it out. :laugh:
My computer is old and tired and I don't trust it at all. All my photos are backed up. DH's is nearly new.

Snacking on my trusty carrot.

DH always laughs at me gnawing away!

Tonight we are having sea trout with green beans. I am making a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, spring onion and fresh basil. Barely warmed in olive oil - one tablesp for the two of us.

I'm cooking a few new potatoes for DH, the skinny minny. Might treat myself to a rare Diet Coke with lots of lemon as it's my alcohol free day.

Yoga tomorrow.

I've just made an arrangement to meet my nice friend in Winchester for lunch on Thursday. At Brasserie Blanc. Do you have Raymond Blanc on your TV? It's his chain of modestly priced brasseries. It's where DH had a chunk of glass in his food about a year ago. I have forgiven them as they were so devastated they gave us the whole 3 course meal, coffee and wine for free. It was because the pat`e was presented in a Parfait jar which had chipped. They were sending it to head office.
Looking forward to seeing her. She is off to Palma, Majorca on Saturday for a few days. Very adventurous for a single woman.

Got to put the potatoes on. Tonight there is a programme about American railways. The presenter is starting at Grand Central Station, where I went and had oysters in the Oyster Bar. Wonderful! DH said he would like to travel by train in the States. :drinker:

Heather UK

klanders30 · February 2016

barbie thanks for setting us up again, February is sure to fly by. Also, I am a strong believer that exercise is my anti-depressant

Joyce I hope for a speedy resolution to your illness as well as some relief for Charlie, I'm thinking of you.

Feb goals:

Wear one nice outfit from my closet per week, don't just dress down every day
log every bite and step
breathe in and breathe out when the going gets tough
get to the library to catch up on some reading
be kind to myself and others everyday

Karen from NY

mollywhippet · February 2016

This is the sunrise this morning.

mikesmom1983 · February 2016

Just dropping in briefly to let you know I'm still here.
Things didn't work out for me

and I'm very scared and disappointed. I am trying to keep going.
Thanks to all who sent prayers and good thoughts, keep them coming please.

Goals for this month are simple:
Exercise every day
Drink 64oz water
Remain calm and don't give up

Wishing you all a wonderful month.

Chris in MA

fanncy0626 · February 2016

mikesmom1983 wrote: »

Just dropping in briefly to let you know I'm still here.
Things didn't work out for me and I'm very scared and disappointed. I am trying to keep going.
Thanks to all who sent prayers and good thoughts, keep them coming please.
Chris in MA

Let us know if there is anything you need us to do for you. Sending prayers and have been thinking of you.

Mary from Minnesota

KJLaMore · February 2016

Barbie-Thanks for keeping us on task! I love the goal v resolution comparison. Gretchen Rubin writes some great stuff!
Allison-sending thoughts and prayers for strength for you as you are so busy "being there" for your loved ones. Remember to take time for yourself!
Beth near Buffalo- Definitely take that 5.5lb loss! Loss is good, in this case! Glad you are feeling better. Here's to a great February!
Betty- Great article, thanks for sharing! I have tried many diets/methods to lose weight. Some have worked for me; and some, not so much. I thought I had it all figured out, then I hit menopause. Ugh! Major weight gain over the past five years (50 pounds). I have finally found a plan that seems to work for me. It is silly to think that one way to eat will work for everyone. WE are all so different!
Carol in NC- Don't look back! We have all become the people we are/look like because fo what has happened in our past. But we have to keep looking and moving forward. You got this! Little walks around the office or home are steps in the right direction. Hope your pain eases up!
Sapphires4me- Welcome! Nice goals! Congrats on five days of not smoking! That is something to celebrate! You got this!
Sylvia - Your posts make me giggle! You are so busy doing stuff; I can just see you running around with singed eyebrows! LOL!
mikesmom1- Prayers coming your way for courage strength and peace in your heart. Take each day. Don't give up. Come back to us often. Love and hugs!

pipcd34 · February 2016

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Sapphires4me · February 2016

mikesmom1983 wrote: »

Just dropping in briefly to let you know I'm still here.
Things didn't work out for me

and I'm very scared and disappointed. I am trying to keep going.
Thanks to all who sent prayers and good thoughts, keep them coming please.
Chris in MA

Hang in there. Lean on friends and family to get you through hard times. Prayers for you.

gmadaisy · February 2016

barbiecat wrote: »

My word for 2016 is "alacrity"....I will greet all experiences in my life with cheerful readiness

HeatherI think I proofread everything but the year got by me. Actually, alacrity may be my word for the rest of my life...I like it a lot.

Joyce, I am happy to hear from you and sad to hear about all that you and Charlie have been going through.

Cheri Gee, In the middle of the night, I had to push the dogs over because one of my feet kept falling out of bed and when I disturb the dogs, Bernie, the cat starts wandering around the bed and then thinks he should sleep on top of me.

..to everyone who is new to this thread today...we were all new once and just kept coming back and joining in the conversation....I start this thread over each month because I need all of you to walk this path with me.

I got up extra early this morning so we could go to an early meeting but when I woke my hubby, he had not slept well and decided to sleep instead of going to the meeting so I have extra time to spend with all of you. I'll wake him in time to go to the chiropractor at 8:15. We see the chiropractor twice a month early on Monday mornings then we go the grocery store. Later this morning I have a dentist appointment. Soon I'll walk the dogs again.

If you are still trying to decide on goals or resolutions for February, here is something from Gretchen Rubin that has helped me:

You hit a goal, you achieve a goal. You keep a resolution.
I think that some objectives are better characterized as resolutions, others, as goals.
“Run in a marathon” or “Become fluent in Spanish” is a good goal. It’s specific. It’s easy to tell when it has been achieved. Once you’ve done it, you’ve done it!
“Eat more vegetables” or “Stop gossiping,” or “Exercise” is better cast as a resolution. You won’t wake up one morning and find that you’ve achieved it. It’s something that you have to resolve to do, every day, forever. You’ll never be done with it.

Barbie from NW Washington where there is frost on the ground and the sky is clear enough to see the moon.

Katla49 wrote: »

Joyce: You've been through a horrible ordeal. I hope it is coming to an end and that you'll be feeling better soon. We caught a virus at Thanksgiving that lingered until January. I wonder if it was similar to yours. I hope every day is better and you're feeling good soon.

Mindy: Good wishes for the interview. I hope they see what a gem you are. :flowerforyou:

Lisa: I'm happy that you're rededicating yourself to your health. Your Restaurant Impossible mission would have driven me to insanity. I hope this year will be less stressful so you can focus on your health & happiness.

Heather: Having writing eaten by a computer glitch is horrid. My sincere sympathy goes to your DH. Backing up is so important. We use Apple time machine to back up our computers all the time, but if I were writing a novel I'd also back it up on a memory stick, so it would be backed up at least two ways.

Elaine: Best wishes for your mum. :flowerforyou:

Donna: I was never much of a goal setter before joining MFP but I have learned its value. Your choices for this month seem excellent.

Barbie: I appreciate the clarification on the difference between goals and resolutions. Thank you!

Beth: "As I'm reading goals, I want to make a comment ... Lose the "passive" verbiage. Banish phrases like "I'm hoping" or "maybe I can." These only give you permission to waiver. Mary's quote "I know I can" is the kind of statement that supports positive changes! Hey, Nike didn't make millions with the slogan "just try" ... It was "just do it!"" I love this!:bigsmile:

Sylvia: At least you haven't actually missed the webinar and you've had a dress rehearsal, which may turn out to be a very good thing. :flowerforyou:

Michele: Keeping my fingers crossed that your conference with Bryan happens and you end up feeling more hopeful.

I'm arguing with myself about yoga today. I dislike this instructor but going regularly is a good habit my body counts on. I'm not sure what I'll decide.

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

February 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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
6. Find a place where I can learn to fall without getting hurt once my doctor says it is ok to try.

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

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