WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016
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Beth- Happy Birthday! Have a great day celebrating! Congratulations on your amazing streak with MFP! You are very inspirational.
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Happy Birthday Beth! We will be celebrating you birthday this evening with fireworks because you are so special.
Happy 4th of July to everyone.
I took advantage of the day off so I walked the dog for 20 minutes, poor fellow is getting old and can't do much more, used the elliptical for 22 minutes and then did a 20 minute kettle bell routine. It feels good to have the exercise behind me. I slipped and fell down a few stairs last night and fortunately only sustained a bruise on my back, it didn't hamper my activity. I have 2 cookouts to attend today and will enjoy the company of my friends.
Chris in MA
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Pip, I'm so sorry Kirby's brother is so unfeeling. Some people just don't get it.
My DH and his brothers are not close. We have been married 41 years and I've met the middle brother exactly once - at their mother's funeral. I am "friends" with his wife on Facebook, so she and I make a half-hearted effort to keep in touch. He and his oldest brother do talk, but only when they have business to discuss. His brother had cancer surgery and we only found out a few months after the fact when Dave called him to check in. It doesn't seem to bother Dave, but it bothers me. I can't imagine.0 -
Heather: I hope you enjoyed lunch with your friend.
Beth: Happy 54th Birthday! The whole country is having fireworks to celebrate your birthday. 
I had a brainstorm last night that worked out for all of us. The dog was freaking out due to firecracker noise despite wearing his Thundercoat and having had tranquilizers. I moved across the hall with him to the bedroom farthest away from the river where I stayed during the invasion of sea lions. It was enough quieter there that the dog and I both got some sleep. WIN!
Happy 4th of July! And to think that all of this started with a tax on tea, stiff necked Yankees who didn't want to pay, and a "tea party" in Boston.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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Chris - great job on getting back into the swing of things! I hope your back doesn't give you issues. Have a fun day with your friends!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Good Morning Ladies.....what a morning it's been!!!! my brother convinced me to go workout with him at a place called "Orange Theory". And what a workout is was!!!!! It combined rowing machine, floor exercises, (burpee(?), pushups, (could not do) etc., weights I could do (8lbs), and walking the treadmill. You walk at a normal pace for x amount of time THEN increase the incline and walk that for x amount of time then back to your base, so on & so forth. Very intense, for me who is used to walking 1.5 -3.0 miles at a brisk pace. At the end of this workout, it was still only a little over a mile, but my heartrate was elevated, and sweat was RUNNING off of me like I'd just stepped out of the shower. I felt a little lightheaded and dizzy when we first finished, but that soon subsided, and I've apparently burned more calories than normal. Now that I've cooled down, I feel great! Probably won't be able to same that in the morning though
This seems like something I could do maybe1- 2 times a week. My brother lost 16lbs. in 2 week!
Well, off to fire up the grill!!!Have a wonderful & safe holiday ladies!!!
~Melanie- Baton Rouge1 -
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Hello from 30,000 ft..flying from Nashville to Atlanta and from there home...my aunt Shirley gave me a lozarapam and took 1/2 before take off...helped alot..we will get something to eat at the Atlanta airport,habe a 2 1/2 lay over...will catch up later...
Happy Birthday Beth0 -
Gone for a couple of days just trying to keep up with all the posts. So much going on. Will try to catch up later today. Just wanted to pop in and say hi to everyone and hope everyone had a great weekend.
Anne from Wisconsin0 -
Fanncy0626 – This cartoon reminds me of Cracker … we cannot buy her a stuffed toy; she pulls the stuffing out of it every time. Thankfully she has not eaten any; heard that it will swell up in her tummy if she does. Although she has a stuffed cow, she hasn’t torn it up (yet). Now, I bought her some more (canvas this time). One was an octopus; and she tore off one leg, I guess to just prove that she can do it.
ANYBODY – I can’t seem to copy a meal from another date. Up until yesterday, I was able to pull up a previous date that I have eaten from a previous date. I hit the button, and nothing happens. How do I delete a meal (such as coffee) from my list of food that I can 'check' and it will show up under my meals? How do I delete one that is a duplicate. Everything seems to be so slow today and going out and coming back in isn't helping any.
Lenora
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happy birthday Beth!. Glad the day started with quiet reflection. I love days like that. Hope the rest of the day is as joyful as fireworks! insert amazing fireworks over a birthday cake emoji here!!
NYKAREN1 -
Any room for me here? I am so frustrated with my off again on again attempts at getting healthy. I have been a MFP user for a long time, and it does keep me accountable. I could really use some friends along the way. Thanks!
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jmmbrooks - Welcome! You signed up with this group just by posting. Let us know what you preferred to be call, family, hobbies, anything you are willing to post. You'll find this group very helpful and you can post anything you'd like to share; since there are no 'men' we chat like we're best of friends. If you have a question, just ask. If you are having trouble losing you will get suggestions or if you are losing or have a NSV (non-scale victory, such as going down a size in clothes or measurement, etc. If you can post a picture we can associate a name with a picture. You can 'post' pictures here; but, I am afraid I would not be the one to ask how to do it. That, I have not learned.
Lenora0 -
Beth, Happy Birthday...the best gift you can give yourself is to not make the celebration about food and to commit to another year with all of us on this thread.
DJ, congrats of passing up the funnel cake...holidays do not need to be about the food
With Jake recovering from surgery, we won't be going anywhere for Independence Day celebrations or eating any holiday theme food, but we'll record The Boston Pops and A Capitol Fourth and watch them tomorrow.
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Lenora - The epicenter of Tiny House Nation is not far from where I live. When I made the move across country to a smaller home that I could keep up on my own in retirement, the downsizing was uber tough. Both my hubby (deceased) and my college aged daughter were packrats. I cried so many tears as I went through things and decided if it was needed (pack) or if it had to go. So far my only regret is parting with my compound miter saw. Now I have a place I can maintain and don't miss all the stuff that was sitting and collecting dust, except for my miter saw. Yes, I am a tool user!
I have toyed with the thought of a tiny house back up in the mountains as a summer retreat but haven't done anything about it.
Beth - Happy Happy Birthday!! Eat dessert first today, it's your day!
Charleen in Colorado (dang, heat is back again)0 -
Stat for the day:
51.35min 10.19min mi 130ap 5mi = 468c3 -
GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »I can’t seem to copy a meal from another date.
Me, either; I tried just last night. Harumpf.0 -
Larisa - when I was taking classes, they talked about the FITT theory. As far as exercise, change up the frequency, intensity, time or type. I know that when I exercise for a day at a lower intensity, I usually wind up having a loss the next day. Same with the intensity. Try that.
Michele in NC
That's funny, because with this new job, I just switched my strength training from full body 3x a week for 60 minutes, to daily, 40-minute splits. That may actually help, but take a bit to show up. It's barely been two weeks.
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MightyLolo wrote: »GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »I can’t seem to copy a meal from another date.
Me, either; I tried just last night. Harumpf.
are you using your phone or a computer???it worked fine for me on my laptop0 -
Happy July 4th everyone here in the states. It is dreary and dark out and it's only 2:30 in the afternoon. Slow drizzle and it will get worse this evening and even worse through the night.
Did I hear some one turned down funnel cakes that was calling their name???? That is an NSV.
Bought some Gala apples yesterday and I could tell when I was cutting them that they weren't going to be the crispy Gala apples I am used to getting. I sure hope the whole bag isn't like that. Waste of money.
Talk at you later, Joyce, Indiana0 -
For those in the US: Happy Independence Day!
For everyone else: Hope you are having a marvelous day!
Today, I declare my independence from that layer of fat that I have kept around to protect me from the harsh, cold world…
Today, it’s a trip to the gym and grilled burgers… nothing spectacularly exciting… we will step outside this evening to watch the fireworks that the City of Allen has every year and I might even indulge in a glass of wine. I have enjoyed a long weekend of doing not much of anything but I am ready to get back into my daily routine.
Charleen – my condolences on the Mitre Saw… getting the perfect angle cut is so difficult without the appropriate tool… Rock on, my Tool-using Sister…
Barbie –so, sorry you can’t have the full Holiday experience – but, I would think that the lack of theme food would make it a bit easier to stay under calorie budget… is Brandy doing any better? And thank you for posting your insights. I am aiming for a single X in my clothing size… I can’t imagine single digits. Gratz on losing the weight and on keeping it off. I suspect it will be quite a while until any healthcare professional advises me to eat more… lol.
Lenora – a tiny house on a beach… yes – excellent idea. And if GRITS is Girls Raised in the South – what is SLUTS? I got as far as Southern Ladies… Under the Sun?
JMMBrooks – welcome! Frustration is bad… friends are good. Stop in here a lot. It helps in so many ways. These ladies are all fantastic – each trying to maintain a proper eating plan in the face of their daily lives and all of them sharing, caring individuals. It’s a good place to be.
NYKaren – *waves* Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!
Anne – Hello!
Allison – Glad a little medication is helping your flight. How was the wedding? I am glad you have a little stash of cash left after your trip.
Mary – great cartoon… and you go girl! You are rockin those kettle bells! I do love watermelon… I don’t know where my mind was that I didn’t pick one up at the store the other day. I may have to make a special trip… it would be great to have with the burgers tonight.
Melanie – that workout sounds tough! I wore 5 lb ankle weights for my workout yesterday and it was TOUGH, I can hardly imagine the one you did.
Pip – you fitness goddess, you! Hope you are enjoying the switch from spin to running. Sorry about Kirby’s Brother. Family often does suck.
Katla – I am sure your dog got a lot more comfort from you than from being in the quieter room. Glad you both got some rest. And I know myself well enough to know… slow is the only answer. Not as satisfying as fast… but much longer lasting.
Kay – it’s hard to deal with family, sometimes. I have a Sister – one of three – that most of us just can’t relate to at all. She lives in her own little world, and it’s less stressful on all of us if we just leave her to it. We communicate something like once a year… because that is all any of us can deal with. It’s sad – but, it was just too much drama when she was a regular part of our lives. And Pip the 2nd – hilarious!
Chris – enjoy the cookouts. It’s always good to see friends – even if you have to tiptoe thru a minefield of baked beans and coleslaw to do it. And I am with you… I love to do the exercise first thing… that just means I know that I will be in under calorie goal for the day – unless I completely lose my mind. Take good care of PB… and yes, do talk to him. The kiss is a fabulous greeting, even without the wine.
Karen VA – Happy Independence Day!
Heather – mmmmm… pink wine. I am a fan… perhaps I will crack open a bottle tonight. Enjoy the stir fry!
Carol – Have you finished up the work on your rental house, yet?
Margaret – Hope you are having a great weekend!
DJ – all that walking AND you passed on the funnel cake? You are a miracle! And for the clear soups, I will use the big pot… they do freeze well. It’s only the creamy ones I need to use a smaller pan for. Glad you had fun at the flea market… earrings are always fun – and amazingly enough, they always fit.
Beth – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Miriam – Love the funny. Who is that in your profile pic?
KarenE – you might be surprised on the measuring. Good luck.
KJ – a long weekend with a good book sounds perfect to me! I am glad you still managed to get everything done. I promise I won’t spill the beans on your secret spot. Enjoy the show in peace.
Joyce IN– It is pretty easy to be verbal about a tiny house when you aren’t the one that has to clean and maintain the large one… *sigh.* I am desperate for a tiny house or better still, a tiny condo. I have had my fill of yard work and worrying about repairs and such. Still haven’t convinced the DH, though.
Janet – You look marvelous! You did better initially with your surgery than I did… I got lazy after only 100 lbs… but, I am back on it, now. And SQUATS? I can only dream of the day. My knees weep at the very thought. Great job!
Linda – My MIL used to get on the bus and ride all over town… we would get calls from people asking us to come and get her, every so often. I wish you the best with your FIL. And 15 miles on the bike? I would be on the couch, too. Relax.
Rori – you and Sue look wonderful! Nice you gals could meet.
Michele – there is such a thing as heat stroke… you might have just overdone a bit outdoors. Don’t forget to stay hydrated when you head out to tame the jungle.
Becca – I hope you ate something after feeding your men individual meals suited to them… I am afraid my Husband usually gets whatever I am eating… fortunately for him, it isn’t boiled chicken and steamed veggies – but if it was, that is what he would be getting – maybe with some sort of sauce on it. I can barely tolerate cooking one meal – more than that is completely out of the question. I do hope those men appreciate you!
Kim – glad your nephew’s schooling seems to be under control. Restaurant portions are always too big. I usually just get something that will travel well and take half of it home.
Larissa – love the selfie. I totally get the lawnmower thing. If I sleep with my hair unbraided, a lawnmower is required. And – er – your head is perfectly sized for your curvy body. That red dress is fantastic! I know it’s hard to see yourself the way you really are – but, seriously… grab some old pictures and hold them up against you in that dress… I am sure it will be an enlightening experience. Put on some make up, girl… time to go out in that fantastic dress and shake a leg. I would say you have some celebrating to do!
Debbie - *waves to another TX gal* I hope the doctor’s scale gives you good news.
Lily – your grandbabies are adorable!
GLo – Hope you are having the best weekend, ever…
Well, DH has arisen from his nap – and its time to hit the gym. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Re in TX
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IremiaRE -have since found out that it is a HIT workout, high intensity training, for 1 hour, and it is certainly that!!!! I guess the theory is Go hard for X, slow down for X, repeat for x. They later emailed my stats (they hook a monitor on you when you start), and by the time I completed the treadmill session, (after 4 row sessions, interspersed with the floor stuff, basically weights for me- 8lbs), I'd done a little over a mile on the treadmill. So, once they tallied ALL the numbers, for all the activities, I burned 512 calories in that 1 hour.
It certainly seems like something I could do 1-2 times a week, however, how I feel in the morning (sore muscles, stiff) will determine how I proceed. It certainly "sounds " good in theory! LOL!!!
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Re in TX~ Aw I had some coffee and some brie cheese on some bread. Un-eventful, but whatever...
Today there is a small parade down Main Street, with the Firemen making free cheeseburgers or hotdogs for everyone. Sadly my husband isn't in the mood for it. It's not a sunny day, so he isn't too keen about sitting out in cloudy day. I on the other hand would've loved to have gone, but I go where husband goes. Plus with everyone with their families I would be by myself, and that isn't fun either. Maybe watch a nice movie here at home with son and husband. Life is all about compromises, and adapting to changes right? Everyone have a wonderful holiday! Appreciate all the things we have, and all the people that helped us have them.
((hugs)))
Becca
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Anner- you don't get more American than a parade down "Main Street" on the 4th of July. The1st image that popped in my head was the scene from Born on the 4th of July with Tom Cruise. Enjoy the rest of your day 2
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Beth, happy birthday!
Re, the photo is of me. A reminder to not believe everything I am told. At the time the photo was taken, I was 12. My pediatrician told me that I was "overweight" and my dad called me fat (it was abuse). I am built like a peasant- BIG bones and muscles- so I weighed more than normal for my height. And I was not built like my tiny boned little sister to whom my dad compared me. At this age I became bulemic because I thought I was fat! I also made all my own clothes, including this green dress, since off the rack clothes did not fit my proportions very well (upper arms and thighs and rib cage).
My girls and some of their friends, and my middle (adult) son watched the small town Iowa parade that goes in front of my house ( the main street, but called 8th Avenue). Wellman is in the top 10 of Iowa's celebrations of the 4th. It has an incredible fireworks display! Now I am watching the neighbors' three boys so they can shop for funeral clothes. His foster grandmother passed away this week. There is music in the bandstand at the park at 7pm- a talented local. Then fireworks tonight at 9:30!1 -
Charleen2 – Do you actually live in one of those tiny houses? Some look very interesting on TV; but, like I said, I’d have to be ‘single’ to even consider it. What about washing and drying clothes – you have to take them to laundromat? I think living in a ‘shotgun’ house would probably be more to my liking. LR up front, kitchen and bedroom and bath (with stackable W/D) would be just ‘perfect’. I could even handle a shotgun with a DH in tow. Can you have a ‘shed’ where you live?
MightyLolo – Today ‘after’ I talked to my technicians, it seemed to have started on its own; but, very, very slowly. Harrumph is right! Computers are ‘nice’ so long as they are working right. PITA when they aren’t.
Re – Southern Ladies Under Tremendous Stress. Another one I use is WINOS … Women In Need Of Support … so here we are – LADIES Under 50+ …
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