WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013

jmkmomm

I found it!!!! I have now lost 40 pounds. That's almost my 1/2 way point. For the month I lost 6.25 pounds and 10,75 inches. Going swim suit shopping this afternoon.

Joyce

jodios528

Greetings from sunny Hawaii. We just ate a nice healthy breakfast out on the balcony and are just relaxing before we go work out. Today I think I'm going to do some yoga out by the pool/beach area. Later we are going to go snorkeling if the surf dies down a little. My husband gets a little sea sick so we need very calm waters or he'll literally turn green and the rest of the day is shot for him. We are going to a favorite restaurant tonight and I'm going to wear one of my new dresses. Life is good!

Grandmallie - good for you you hot mama!!!!

Heather - I might have been one of those tourists!!! I like the sound of the coat you are thinking of. You are right about outer wear...I didn't even think I may need to replace my coats. I got a black leather "moto" jacket for x-mas last year that I have been wanting for years....this was pre my weight loss. I am really really hoping it still fits.

Jane - sending prayers

Liz - we've all whined...sometimes you just need a safe place to get things off your chest - I would also be peeved if my DH had poor aim

Well, enough time on-line...sorry I didn't get to everyone. Sending happy aloha thoughts everyone's way! Have a great day everyone. Jodios

P.S. this new look is going a bit wonky for me...I can't add any smiley faces and its like the formatting disappeared?????? I think they must still need to work some bugs out

megblair1

Wow three pages already on the new thread. Sorry I was mia yesterday; I had a bad headache and sort of passed out in the recliner! Today the grill computer board is getting replaced and the guy is also going to look at a couple of the awnings, then the basement guy is coming over to set a schedule for getting that done. DH is calling to say we want the wood floors in the dining room, so that has to be scheduled too.

Did well on food yesterday but due to headache, I didn’t do that yoga tape. I can’t get to the pool today because I am waiting for all these people to show up and one has already called saying he would be “very late”. Then I need to take DD#2 to get DH’s birthday present and I might stop at a meat market (no, not to see the boys LOL) and get some steaks if they look good.

Jodios: I hear that the storm is fading away. I hope you get to enjoy some nice weather. I haven’t been back there since I moved in the early 70s.

Polly: glad you find our thread helpful. You have a big goal! That will be quite a wonderful accomplishment and you’ll look great for your reunion!

Helen: so glad you are enjoying your holiday, but it’s always nice to get home, isn’t it?

Grandmallie: I have heard that warm lemon water is a natural diuretic, but I have never tried it.

Deb: wow another wonderful kayaking trip!

Jb: your tart sounds amazing. I am thinking about copying you and having my own “phase 2”. I need something to keep me going as work starts up again. I typically eat a ton mid October through the holidays from stress.

Katla: enjoy the rest of your visit and safe travels back home!

Kathy: you have some great nsvs to celebrate. Congratulations. I’m sorry you are feeling down right now.

Yanniejannie: you’ll get your weight lifting in by hauling 10 watermelons around!

Sue: glad your arm seems to be improving! I bet your horse misses your rides!

Eileen: nice to see you!

Heather; happy hens! I love it!

Crittersue: yes that sounds like quite the zoo at your house! Does everyone get along?

Joyce: hope that nasty dizziness goes away soon! What a fabulous weight loss! We are proud of you!

Paula: welcome to the group. Come back often!

Vicki: I too am enjoying this great weather. We were in the 40s the other night and have been sleeping with windows open.

Sue: I hope that UTI (or whatever) goes away soon. Feral hogs? That must be quite the sight!

Jane: great pic! Thanks for sharing

Well I know I have missed many of you. But the basement guy is here in the driveway, so off I go. Take care, Meg from omaha

Vickil57

Good afternoon and what a beautiful day it is. Our temps here are staying in the low 80's. We did turn our AC back on last evening as it was so muggy. But I love the lower temps. I do not like this new look. Lastnight when I first saw it I thought something was wrong on my computer so had DH do a fix it scan and it didn't help. Then when I got to work this morning and logged in I realized it was not my computer. So having to figure it out again.

Joyce- I found that to log new wieght and measurments I had to to the home page and click on check in.

Michele-Tell Vince I know how he feels. First the water in the basement. Then our trike had a short in the wiring and when DH came to pick me from work it took off and hit the front of the hospital. I would of never believed it if I had not been standing there. It is manaul transmission so it should not of moved when out of gear. Thank God it hit the pillar as glass walls were on either side. Still it costs insurance $4000 to fix the pillar and the trike is in the shop being rebuilt. Then the roof starting leaking and they had to come fix that and when insurance came out they said we needed to replace acouple walls of siding and gutters. So far they have the roof done and are trying to match the siding or they will have to do the whole house and garage. Lost our no claim discount after 15 years and so raised our house insurance $200 a year and still waiting to see what it does to the motorcycle and trike insurance as that is not due until Sept.

yanniejannie- Congrates on the money raised for your scholorship drive. Makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Joyce- I know how you feel about your exSIL. Divorce affects the whole family. When my son got divorced I missed his ex and not she is working here at the hospital in another dept and we talk once in awhile.

Heather- Happy coat shopping, I didn't think about it, but I will have to buy a new coat this year also.

grandmallie- Great NSV. It amazes me how a remark like that can make me smile and makes the day better.

Cindy- sounds like you have been busy getting rid of bank statments and things. I am never sure what to keep and how long so I have a desk full of junk. I got a new roll top desk this last weekend and what to go thru everything as I clean out the old one and set up the new one.

Jane- saying prayers for you and your friend. I lost a dear friend several years ago to breast cancer. I just can not understand how some people can do just fine and the next one does everything right and still doesn't help.

Well tomorrow is the start of a new month and I am trying to set my goals. I didn't do to bad this month on them. Hope you all have a great rest of this month.

Blessed
Vicki GI NE

grandmallie

ive been very bad and im not even gonna post it in my food log:grumble: I had some blueberry scones, and a pumpkin chocolate muffin, and now I feel sick, and I wont even get on the scale in the morning, I will be up with the birds,gonna go to the gym, then for bloodwork, then to the podiatrist, then for my haircut, then probably home to mow the lawn, and make taco's for dinner.. does that sound like a busy day off from my paying job?
I am disgusted with myself, but wont beat myself up for it , I slipped, will just get on my BIG girl panties and deal with the concequences:blushing:

bjmcq

Hi, all the best F's! still banging out projects, marking my place...today was a full day without any wheat ! hooray, at last...now for day 2......one day, one meal, one step at a time.

Best to all, BJ, SWOnt

jmkmomm

My daughter and I went shopping this afternoon and .........I bought size 14 clothes!!!!!!!!! It's been such a long time since I have worn anything but jeans due to my psoriasis. I don't know if it is going in remission, weighing less affects it or ir is blood sugar related. But I'll take it. So I bought some capris. I have been wearing stretch denim size 16 in my jeans but I had no idea what size pants I was wearing. I didn't want the baggy kind. I want to be proud of the fact that I weigh less and the baggy style just just do it for me. If you like it or have to wear it then OK. So I tried on the 16s anf could pull them off without unbuttoning them!!!! So out came the 14s. When I tried on a pair of real denim capris I had to wear the 16. Even some of the tops I bought were 14. I like the layered look in my tops. I like tan tops and a coordinated unbottoned top. So the tanks are 1x and the unbuttoned are 14s. So ten it was down to Pennys to look for swim suits. I was really wondering how that would do. A piece of lycra is unforgiving. So I had some 14s and some 16s. I really didn't care that much about the style since more than likely I will be wearing shorts and shirt along with them in the water park. Plus by the time I got to Pennys I was so exhausted it didn't help. So the first one I tried on was one of those that had a skirt with it. How can I say it?????? UGLY. So I tried on one of the 16s, it fit me but I still wanted to see how a 14 would look and it fit me. Shows my two rolls but the bust line looks OK, not great but OK. I was tired, it was 50% off, I bought it. So the closer we got to the exit of the mall I knew I had to give my daughter my car keys. She knows me well enough not to question, don't make me feel bad, just drive. So our next stop was best Buy where I bought myself a mini Ipad!!!!! What a reward. Then we met my husband for supper. Was so tired it was hard for me to cut my food so I ate what I could and the rest is in the frig and I will eat it later. A good day from the beginning to now.

Joyce, Indiana

suebdew

Marking my place so I can find new thread.
Sue in Tx.

janie12835

bumping for tomorrow, hello and happy Wednesday to everyone!

Janie, Pacific NW

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: I just finished making the plan for the line dance class I’ll teach on Friday. The teacher is going to Utah for her sister’s 80th birthday. One of her daughters will fly with her, another will pick them up at the airport and another daughter and other family members will be at the event. I am looking forward to teaching the class by myself. I practiced all the dances to make sure that I’ll be ready.

:flowerforyou: On Monday a friend brought me two huge boxes of yarn. She has carpal tunnel and her doctor told her to stop crocheting……so she gave me her whole stash. Now that I’m so active dancing, walking dogs, working in the yard, I don’t knit as much as I used to, so this could turn out to be a lifetime supply of yarn for me. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:bigsmile: the year I reached my goal weight, I had to buy all new clothes including two winter coats......the good news is that three years later, they still fit.....the only clothes I have left from before are some nightshirts (to sleep in) and sweatshirts (to wear on cool days when gardening).

Barbie from warm and sunny NW Washington



July Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*finish preparing the flower bed in the back yard (not finished yet, but making great progress)
*continue with the squat challenge (continuing with the harder challenge)
* a plank a day (every day)
*18,000 steps a day (every day

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33,000 one day)
*don’t take things personally (wow, is this a great resolution)
*don’t expect praise or recognition (this is also a great way to live)
*keep doing the things that have been working (going great)

yanniejannie

Will be short again; day of running around. Gym first thing (have finished 2nd elephant and then some!!) , grocery store, home and cleaned out and hoovered the car, ate lunch, picked up and drove a friend to pick up a rental car for her trip, home again. Then took one of the men from the gym (w/o a car at the moment) to a store opening he just couldn't miss in exchange for some garden tomatoes, came home, made about 12 phone calls to arrange a luncheon for one of our gym ladies............and...........it was 8pm!!!! Have accomplished zero in the house and yard and once again, I'm beyond tired and ready for bed!!!

Congrats to those who have lost weight and those with NSV's.............strength to those in need.

G'nite all,
yanniejannie

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Here is the link to the new thread for August

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1062149-women-ages-50-for-august-2013

junekaatz

:glasses: just back from fishing....

LucyT4dieting

Hi again ladies,

WOW! Haven’t been on the thread in a week and we’ve already hit 500 posts and are three days into the new thread! :noway: Just a short note to let you all know that I have not fallen off the face of the earth. I’m leaving for vacation on Friday, and have to get everything caught up in work before I leave, so I never did get time to read all the posts and respond. I’ll pick up when I return, but know that you are all in my thoughts and I am grateful for your support.

We went to the Phillies game on Saturday and even though they lost (AGAIN!), it was still a fun day. We went to McFadden’s for dinner and while I was over on calories, I didn’t do too badly.

Last night we went to a Reggae concert in the park and Frank and I shared a bottle of wine with some cheese and crackers. Again, only slightly over calories because I didn’t have much earlier, but I sure did get pretty tipsy,:embarassed: and although I had a good time last night, I haven’t been feeling too well this morning. I did, however, force myself to do my run, and it felt good to get it in. I felt a little dehydrated, but after drinking my water, my stomach felt a little queasy. :sick: It’s slowly improving as the day wears on. I won’t do that again anytime soon!

We are leaving for the Outer Banks, NC on Friday. We’ve invited Frank’s mom to come with us. We haven’t been to our timeshare unit in a few years, so I’m excited to go back there. It’s one of my favorite spots to vacation because there’s not a lot to do there except RELAX!!! Can’t wait! Beach and pool, here we come!:glasses:

Welcome to all of the newcomers. You will feel the love and support of all who post on this thread. I know I do!

GOALS FOR JULY:
Consistent logging (Pretty good except on vacations)
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day (90%)
Find an exercise class I enjoy (NOT YET!!!)
RUNNING OUTDOORS (Yep)
LOWER SODIUM FOODS (NOPE, but working on it!)
STOP OBSESSING ABOUT FOOD (Hmmmmm…..)

Congrats to all on their success, and (((hugs))) to all who are struggling. Hang in…..it gets better!

Hugs,
Lucy in DE. :bigsmile:

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Here is the link to the new thread for August

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1062149-women-ages-50-for-august-2013