WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2017

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  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    PIP ~ You and your mom are beautiful people.
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    I am new to My fitness Pal and to this discussion. My old calorie tracking site is closing so I thought I better find a replacement. I just turned 56 and have had a life long struggle with my weight. I am down 35 lbs (over the past year) and hope to rid myself of the other 60. I don;t really have any resolutions; I just take things one day at a time. I did tell myself that will try to do some form of exercise at least three times a week and limit my wine consumption to the weekends. I guess those could be called resolutions towards improving my lifestyle.
    I'm still learning how to use the food tracker since it is different that what I have been doing.
    Wishing everyone luck in reaching your goals and keeping your resolutions!
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    ginahill1961 wrote: »
    I just want to eat cleaner, eat less and move more!
    Sounds simple doesn't it? Well, it's not for me. I fail daily.
    My husband gave me a trip to Hawaii for my birthday and trip is May 1st 2017. I can't even fit in my swimsuit at this point. This trip has ALWAYS been on my bucketlist.
    I need lose weight + be in good enough shape for hiking, bike riding, swimming, etc.
    14 WEEKS!!!!!!!!

    In 14 weeks you could lose up to 28 pounds and strengthen your muscles! That is a lot of fat to get rid of and your bathing suit should fit you well! You should also be able to walk and do everything else that you want with just taking baby steps! It's not easy for any of us. Set your alarm for every hour on the hour and get up and do something. I am in a fitness challenge so I get up and do my sit ups push-ups and jumping jacks then I take my dog for a walk after I get four sets in. You could join me on that if you would like!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Hi all -

    RockinMBC - Great resolutions! I've been trying to get a meditation practice going, but I have a hard time making myself sit down and do it.

    Penny - Thanks for keeping us updated on Heather. One of these days I would love to see the aurora borealis.

    Joyce - I had laporoscopic gall bladder surgery and you're right. It was still quite awhile before everything quit feeling floaty inside. Like when you lose a filling and it feels like a massive hole in your mouth... every time I rolled onto my right side it felt like my innards were falling into that hole. Way better than the ailing gall bladder, though!

    Sherry - I am so sorry you're hurting. And also glad someone was kind enough to get you to the hospital to be looked over. Take good care of yourself!

    Lisa - Crossing my fingers for one of your chickens to come to roost!




    Today is my husband's day off, so we just got back from taking the ancient tiny SUV to get a new soft top installed. It'll be SO good to have two cars again! We've had a lot of cold rainy weather since the top finally let go and with his long commute, it's been inconvenient to have to share. It's also a gorgeous day here today - bright, sunny, and in the low 70s - so if I can get away from work for awhile I might ride the motorcycle over to get its inspection done.

    I'm sitting here listening to the "all 70s" station on Amazon music. I love music from all eras, but it's kind of fun to hear nothing but music from my salad days. It'll be a good backdrop for my work day.

    I wanted to tell you all that the turmeric roasted cauliflower soup recipe from skinnytaste is wonderful. I'll definitely be making that again. Next I'm going to try the roasted brussels sprouts and cauliflower one.

    -Yvonne in TX
  • lacruiser2016
    lacruiser2016 Posts: 59 Member
    Yvonne, I made that soup, too--but wasn't crazy about it because mine had a slightly burned flavor. Think maybe I'll try it again and roast the cauliflower a little less. Did you use full fat coconut milk? I used lite, and it didn't have much coconut flavor...
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
    Thx peach. You're a peach
  • oceanmelody
    oceanmelody Posts: 502 Member
    Sarah I agree with Beth's description of light snow. Actually looks quite lovely but alas I brought the wrong footwear to take for a lunch walk, lot of slushy puddles.
    I've been very good about the politics--just would like to comment that we can only be judged by our own words and actions, not by those of extremists on either side. So anything about signs and celebrities, whether it is Madonna or Ted Nugent, should not be used to demonize the other.
    All I know today is that lots of people are bound to suffer for others' ideology and maybe even their own. And our job is to do what we can to eliminate that, and bear each other up.

    Betty
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    No political anything from me! Zip! This has been my entertainment today! If a Cat Said "Hey" Instead of "Meow"... - YouTube
    Video for cat saying hey▶ 0:31
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNmjEPZBkDA
    Jun 18, 2014 - Uploaded by AshleyKun
    If a Cat Said "Hey" Instead of "Meow". ... Cats Saying "No" to Bath - A Funny Cats In Water Compilation ...
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    And for you dog lovers...I sent this to my DD for her Chappie who has a UTI and can't potty anywhere. I thought Muffin could give him some support. We all need support! MuffinNOLA-Cant potty in the rain- - YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LpGHSc3AGI
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    ginahill1961 wrote: »
    I just want to eat cleaner, eat less and move more!
    Sounds simple doesn't it? Well, it's not for me. I fail daily.
    My husband gave me a trip to Hawaii for my birthday and trip is May 1st 2017. I can't even fit in my swimsuit at this point. This trip has ALWAYS been on my bucketlist.
    I need lose weight + be in good enough shape for hiking, bike riding, swimming, etc.
    14 WEEKS!!!!!!!!
    you can do this!!
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Been out today for few drinks and karaoke, I don't sing but love music. One guy who is great singer (he sings all my favourites from 1960's) his wife has been diagnosed with Alzheimers at age 64. My friend who is 84 has a husband same age suffering with dementia. Such a horrible disease my friend hasn't had the most wonderful marriage (they have been together 60 years this year) now she has to cope with this also her only son is Bipolar. Feel so sorry for her, At least I have had a lovely husband who cares for me and encourages me in everything I do. So if he succombs to dementia I would look after him with a good heart.

    Sorry to be so down but I think it is such a horrible disease.

    Kate UK




  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    KELLY ~ Thanks for the Youtube segments. The cats and dogs brightened my day.

    MICHELLE ~ Your daughter is lovely.

    Got some cleaning and laundry done today. Boy, does my house get dusty really quick. Guess it's because it's 30 years old and we have carpet. Hope to get the carpets cleaned and the air ducts cleaned soon.

    Carol in GA
  • sherryminchagain
    sherryminchagain Posts: 86 Member
    Hey now....

    Cheri - lol, you can say it, it won't hurt my feelings none :D , I know though...grrrrr! And that's the nice way of putting it! Needless to say I'm not too keen on this place or the people running it, but alas I must remain grateful for a roof over my head.

    Am feeling better today. Thanks to painkillers I was able to get up this morning and take a shower. I was also able to take a short walk outside in the fresh air.

    No ladies, that was not a typo in my last post. Yes, I have lost 10 pounds in about 5 1/2 weeks. I set my weight loss goal on SparkPeople at 2 pounds a week and it gave me a calorie goal of 1125 a day and have been sticking to that religiously. For those of you who don't know, I use SparkPeople instead of MFP to log my food and exercise as I feel it gives me a more accurate calorie count, both on intake and burned. I used to use MFP but I felt I had to leave for a while. I was asked by some of the ladies here to come back to this forum, so I did, however I do not log my food or exercise here. I am just here to visit with you lovely ladies. I have been on this journey to a skinnier me since June of last year and have managed to go from 319 pounds to 260 as of being weighed yesterday at the hospital. My goal for 2017 is to lose another 100 pounds by year's end and I truly believe I can accomplish that if I stick to it. And I've managed to get off all my meds except the two for my diabetes and two psych meds. So I went from taking 12 different meds to only 4. Well, add the two I got yesterday from the hospital but those are only temporary. And hopefully soon if my A1C test comes back with a good number I will be able to drop one of my diabetes meds. Wooohooo!

    Well, I don't want to bore you all too much so am gonna go for now. Think I will lay down and take a catnap while it is somewhat quiet here. I'll babble at you all later. Hope you all are having a great day!

    Sherry in "Columbia River Gorge"
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Michelle is this your DD's wedding dress? NYKAREN
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Michelle - your ceramic is beautiful, you are so talented

    Kate UK
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    If anybody is interested in doing a 21 day keto diet I am starting February 5 through the 25th. If you are it would be a good idea to slowly start restricting carbs. Macros for this are, fat – 70 to 75%, protein – 15 to 20%, carbs 5 to 10% not to exceed 20–25 g of carbs per day. This will help prevent the keto flu. Also, when I eat this way I lose a tremendous amount of weight - Fat - in a short period of time.

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Hello ladies: I was hoping for a warmer day outside to do some work in the yard but alas that is not to be so I am working on projects indoors. Need to vacuum up the hay. My DD and I seem to track a lot of it in. Our hydrant in the horse paddock cracked and luckily we have only a little dribble escaping because when I called the plumber they said it could be up to a 4-week wait or I could pay the overtime rate of $159/hr. We have been letting it dribble into the horses' water tank so not wasted but I would be glad to be able to turn it off.

    I have been doing well getting in more fresh fruits and veggies since the first of the year but seem to be stuck on one of those plateaus. I generally lose and then stay in one place for a while before I lose again. Frustrating sometimes.

    Lisa - Thinking good thoughts for you.

    Penny - Thanks for info on Heather.

    Sherry - You certainly have a lot of ups and downs. Congrats on the weight loss.

    Michele - that is a lovely dress on a lovely girl.

    Katla - DD and I have been looking at the horse fair information in Albany, OR. Looks like some good demos. We are looking at hotels and would probably be there Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and leave Sunday. The Black Pearl dancing Friesians sounds like fun.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Afternoon ladies! My sister had her surgery today. This was supposed to be a revision of a previous knee replacement but they didn't have to do as near as much as what he had told her. So recovery and rehab will be much easier. One problem my sister has is that she abuses her pain medicine. If the bottle says 2 pills every 4 - 6 hours as needed, she will take 2 pills at the 4 and the 6 hours. She just doesn't understand the directions. Her husband has had to leave only the medicine she will need while he is at work and then taking the bottle with him. So I hope her pain level is good and she handles her meds OK. She realizes that she has this problem.

    Went to Freedom Medical today while Charlie went to the mall to walk. Didn't go as expected. My PCP had given me a script for the shoes due to nueropathy. Well that didn't mean anything to anybody. You need to have something wrong such as sores, callouses, bunions, etc. No on all of those. So I just went ahead and ordered a $118 pair of shoes. My feet and legs just don't do well with heels anyway so flats were OK. They are black and will go with anything. While I was at the mall I thought Charlie was going to walk but when I said I was going to walk down to the antique store he went with me. It was still a lot of walking for me.

    This mall used to be a nice mall, if was the first mall to be built in Indiana so you can tell it is pretty old.But then Evansville got a bigger and better mall and that was the end of the old one being retail. It tried for awhile. But it is now doctor's offices, rehab, small lab and xray, insurance, etc kind of mall. And very popular with the walkers. Our big mall has somewhere to sit and drink coffee after the early AM walkers and this one doesn't but it's still a good walking place.

    Sherry, glad to hear you are OK, I was worried when you didn't post yesterday. It's wonderful that you have such a wonderful friend that will and is capable in taking the time off like that to help a friend. That is one special friend. Glad the Morphine was able to let you rest.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    just checking in.... Wow every time I come around there is 200 posts! I feel a bit "out of the loop" but my eating has improved! Down about 8 lbs since the new year, so I am proud of myself about that. The downside is that my stomach is giving me grief. Just eating a lot of veggies I am thinking. Also I am drinking more water, and haven't been sleeping the best over that. It's a give and take thing I suppose and peeing more is the downside to drinking more. Water in water out, my life is water, I am made of water, and (of course), its raining out. Go Figure!! Going to maybe go to the KOA and partake in their hot tub!

    Yesterday we went to a food bank and had the best time. Got some great items! I rec'd a bag (as big as my pillow) of spinach, so I have that in our outdoor balcony storage closet, because my refrigerator laughed at me saying, "Heck that ain't food its a pillow!" The thought of eating it all up kind of makes me nauseous, but I will give it my BEST EFFORT. Rec'd a plastic container of yellow apples, so I gave my neighbor half of them, along with a large family size salad kit. So, what does she do? Well, she gives me most of the little chicken she had warming that she bought from Costco. I think the barter system is the best thing ever! I have taken off all the white meat, boiled the carcass, poured it into an ice tray (that is nicely warming my freezer probably) and have two other containers of the broth. I plan on making some great chicken soup, to give to her.

    Rec'd a call from my eldest sister today. She and her fiance' have moved to Heffner Oregon, living in a rental until they get a house. She is such a sweetie, and we both "vented" about our middle sister. It's such a comfort to converse with her, because there was a time when we didn't. We both support each other, a feeling of perseverance to know that she is there for me, that we are there for each other. We are both saddened by our middle sister's avoidance of us, not wishing to be a part of our lives. We just morn her, who she used to be before alcoholism took her from us. I still call her periodically, keep the mental door open for her, but its draining. I shall be thankful I have my big sister to confide in, and leave it at that. Oh and I have you all (((((hugs))))))!!

    Becca
    Oregon

  • tryingtolive1
    tryingtolive1 Posts: 245 Member
    Good evening ladies. Anyone have a good recipe for pizza crust made from cauliflower? Have heard several people say it is good. Going to look at a different gym tonight. The cleanliness of mine seems to be going downhill lately. They are having a high turnover of employees lately too.

    Anne from Wisconsin
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Hi gals. I am heading to bed soon with a terrible headache. I don't know why these awful days just keep piling up at work. I run from one commitment to another and today spent almost 2 hours dealing with a "problem student". She rambles on and on and on and twists things and changes things so much by the end of it I'm not even sure what my name is. My co-teacher and I decided to always meet together with her because this happens to her too. So at the end of the day both of us went home totally confused. We are going to have to regroup and figure out how to handle her.

    I see so many lovely pictures here and I love seeing them. I read everyone's posts and am sending healing hugs to those who need them . May keep one for myself; I'm still coughing after all this time. Ok, well maybe a good night's sleep will help. Take care Meg from gloomy Omaha
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Re: I am a person who doesn't like to be cold and wet at the same time, but I can't help wondering whether swimming would be okay for your knee. If you enjoy swimming, ask your doctor. If not, don't worry about it. :flowerforyou:

    Rori: I love the term "furmily." I hope you won't mind sharing it. :bigsmile:

    calmrose: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :flowerforyou:

    Gloria: Thanks for sharing the info on hypothyroidism. I like to learrn & this was new for me. :smiley:

    Sharon in Lethbridge: I have hopes a kidney will be found for your brother. I just double-checked and my driver's license shows the world that I'm an organ donor. If I am killed in some sort of accident I want as many of my parts to be donated as are needed. Now that we're getting older we may not be as desirable for donations as a younger person but most of my parts are working just fine. I hope that others are making the willingness to donate known & the driver's license seems to be a good way. (((HUGS, PRAYERS & HOPE)))

    Lisa: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I hope things go forward smoothly. :smile:

    ljdw99: Sending good thoughts for your DH. My FIL had prostate cancer for decades and was well past 90 when he passed away. Most of those years he was symptom free and had a good life. :heart:

    Margaret: I started using Bragg Organic Raw Unfiltered Vinegar to treat my own acid reflux after Mary recommended it. I tried to drink it as she suggested it, but couldn't make myself drink it regularly so I use it as the basis for salad dressing. It really does help. :flowerforyou:

    Charleen2: I do all of my logging on my cell phone and it gets recorded on MFP even when I've been away from home & outside my phone company territory for awhile. I'm not sure how and why, but it works. I haven't actually travelled to a foreign country during the time I've been using MFP. Maybe Heather can provide some advice. :huh:

    Barbie: Thanks for he link to resetting the counter! :bigsmile:


    I need to get off of this post and do some reserarch on auto maintenance. Have a great day & I'll talk to you soon

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


    Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    allie how horrifying, you were very brave to help this poor woman. I'm sure she will remember your kindness! You are a hero <3

    Becca you are doing so great, 8 pounds, way to go B)

    NYKAREN
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,799 Member
    Hi all,
    Out of the jungle and into a lovely city called Campeche. Not that I've seen it yet, I'm still in bed. The diarrhoea is in abeyance, but I still have awful dizziness when I try to do anything. I lost over four days. DH soldiered on and met some nice people.

    Katla - I went through a whole packet of Imodium and it didn't even touch the sides. Luckily I had brought rehydration sachets with me. Got through a whole box of those. I think if you have never had Montezuma's Revenge you can't even imagine it. Days of liters of water just pouring out of your backside so you can't stand up. No means of controlling it or getting to the loo in time. I've been stuffing towels into my pants for the 4 hour journeys. I am now at least able to pee and the frequency has slowed a lot. I had it before in India, which was temporarily worse, (both ends) but didn't last as long.

    Lenora - Believe me, no one drinks the water in Mexico, not even Mexicans! :laugh:

    I am only eating the occasional banana now and one dry piece of toast. My lower bowel feels very sore. I have started to think about food, which must be a good sign, but I'm scared to eat. Ladies, over four days with almost no food! I haven't had a shower, or changed my clothes, or washed my hair. Can't stand for long enough. I'm sleeping in the same clothes as well! My DH assures me I don't smell!
    I feel it is hardest on him as I just went into dog-like acceptance and only wanted to sleep.I've slept practically non stop. When I haven't been in the loo. I slept on the car journeys.

    The jungle looked very nice from my comfortable bed in my hut, but in the early morning the trucks on the highway set up a loud reverberation which was quite uncanny. I had earplugs, but it woke DH up. He loved his trip to Calakmul. He's been climbing a LOT of pyramids. Not bad for 71!

    I really do hope I can do some of my booked tour of Campeche tomorrow. Right now it feels impossible. This hotel is lovely, in a very old colonial house. Huge room, excellent staff. WiFi!!!!!!

    I did think about salmonella, but I will see if this improvement sticks before I go down that route. Don't want to have to spend ages in hospital over here. A friend of mine was in hospital for ages.
    Hope it's just the usual, ghastly, horrible Delhi Belly. You wouldn't believe how much water a human body contains!

    Love to all. Thank you for thinking of me. I knew one or two of you would be worrying and then I had the bright idea of texting Penny. I have her number because of meeting up last year in Longyearbyen. Modern communication, eh! She got back to me immediately.

    Heather in Campeche, a World Heritage City, on the Gulf of Mexico xxxxxxxxxx

  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Heather, thank goodness, and poor baby! Sounds utterly horrible...

    For those following the saga, Chicken 1's children told him they wouldn't release his money (just didn't even ask why they HAVE his money--I had a weird vibe from him from the jump). Chicken 2 came to the roost and clucked along for a half hour tour of the place today. He's already verbally offered, but seemed pleased with the overall place. Supposed to find out tomorrow if he's going to follow up with a legit offer, lay down a little earnest money, cluck, cluck cluck. He is also a local doctor (Doctor Chicken? I may have stretched my metaphor to the snapping point). And looking at it as an investment...

    We shall see...

    Love y'all,
    Press day tomorrow, off to an early beddy bye in the House McNugget.
    I sense a theme.
    Lisa in slightly hilarious West Texas
  • sherryminchagain
    sherryminchagain Posts: 86 Member
    Hey now....

    Michele - beautiful daughter and dress!! I'm guessing that is the one she picked out? It is gorgeous on her and she will make a very beautiful bride! I love the dolphin! You are so talented!

    Joyce - yes, they are very special people and have been very supportive in any way they can. I am very blessed to know them. It was the first time I had to call them for help and they stepped right up with flying colors. I am so grateful for them.

    Sue in WA - yes, my life has a lot of ups and downs right now, utterly chaotic. Hopefully in the near future, maybe a month or so, I will have stable housing and things will settle down.

    Allie - glad that you were there for that lady, I'm sure she appreciates you and the blanket. I'm guessing she wasn't hurt, just shaken up?

    KJ(Kelly) - those videos made me laugh so hard!! Thanks for sharing those!

    Gloria - thanks for the info on Washington's system. Glad to know it may be comparable to Oregon.

    Had a nice nap this afternoon and woke up refreshed. Must have really needed the sleep cuz I slept like a log. Think I will go wander into the kitchen and cook myself some dinner. Yak at you all later.

    Sherry in "I'm starvin'!"
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