WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017

grandmallie

morning all~ just checking in!!

klanders30

Happy Friday! DH and I had a wonderdul meal out, our first in 6 weeks! I think it was more special because it is such a rare thing for us to spend the $$ on restaurants. Only problem was heartburn that kept me up all night I have to stop eating by 7:00pm or I pay the price!

Lots of things to sort out this weekend including our DD who is enjoying herself a little too much at college. So....a conference call is coming her way reminding her of the requirements of her scholarship (the scholarship from the bank of mom and dad) Wish us luck.
NYKAREN

spikeyhair

Good morning everyone
Caught up on posts and been to the gym

SHERRY - glad you are happy and safe

MARNI - so sad about the moose

HEATHER - its so nice to be home isn't it. I love my holidays but like to get home. I like to unpack right away and get the washing machine going

Talking of hubbies, mine is my best friend and we've been married for 52 years in June. He hasn't always been perfect (still isn't actually) but he's always encouraged me to do my own thing. I cook and he does dishes, he also vacuums and mops floors. He does any jobs around the house that need doing, installed a downstairs washroom and built the units in our fitted kitchen.

Kate UK

gotu52

Morning ladies:
Heather welcome home
RE Let's go with tungry, that's a good one! And no, eeewwww I don't eat my DH's end of week specials. And enjoy your DH's puffiness tonight!
DJ hope you beat the cold
BWCETC I hate when that happens lol
Marni That is so terrible about the moose
NYKaren Nice that you got out with DH and good luck with your call. I have 2 DD's in university so I get it!

I am going to our Nation's capital today, Ottawa. My DD's go to University there. Will stay overnight with a friend, take my girls for lunch and bring one home. My friend who can eat whatever she likes is a terrible influence on me. We will have a healthy dinner but she will snack on unhealthy foods right up until she goes to bed. I don't eat after 7:00. I need to stay strong but I am so tired lately and to quote RE I am tungry. I am craving carbs more as a result of reducing them. I know this is just a short phase but I don't want to blow it tonight. Cross your fingers for me.

Did a nice standing ab workout this morning and leaving soon for work. Have a great day everyone.

Sarah, Ontario, Canada

Peach1948

KBR1957

Hi, I'd like to join this group! I'm 59 and have been trying to lose 20 pounds for a couple of months. my weight went to 185 this past summer after a lot of fun and indiscrimanent eating. This is the heaviest I've ever been and I'm nervous about not being able to lose it. I know that MFP is a powerful tool to help me but I think being in a group will help too.

lhannon062709

Morning, all...

Ah, we both survived the first whole day after the DH broke his wrist, and survived it together except when I went and got my hair cut. So nice to be back to a 30-second hair routine, and MUCH easier to deal with when I'm exercising. Which I won't be until Saturday, because I'm actually working today. Also working Monday through Thursday of next week, when I usually only work Tues-Weds. The boss is off to Disneyland with her five-year-old son, and told her I'd put in the extra hours to make sure all's OK. It's good timing, with the DH probably missing out on a week's pay or two.

On the thyroid front, my skin and hair aren't so dry, I'm not cold all the time, and the body's stopped gaining weight--I didn't mention it, but actually gained four pounds the first two weeks off the cigarettes, then lost three of them for a net gain of one pound. Best of all, I wake up with energy again, and that's been amazing. I'm also sleeping at night - 7 and a half hours again last night, and that's becoming my norm - 7 to 7 and a half. Not having to nap in the afternoons, either. Love Fitbit, it shows how much these kind of patterns have changed for me.

So, either the Synthroid is working, or I am the willing victim of the placebo effect. I just don't even care which.

Off to hit the showers and head for work... the hubby's still asleep, and he's been good about the pain pills, much better than I expected, only had to argue with him a couple times. Hopefully the swelling will start to go down soon, and he'll get more comfortable. I'm keeping an eye on his finger circulation, and it's been fine, but they look like sausages.

Off to the races,
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas

pipcd34

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YinxFed

Happy Friday ladies!

Permission to come aboard?

My name is Yinka, I'm 53 years old, 5' tall, and hail from Bewdley - a lovely Georgian town in Worcestershire, UK. I am married to a terrific man who continues to make me laugh daily, even after 23 years together. We have a grown up son and a little dog called Edie (who is also in love with my husband!)

I work from home as a training consultant and belong to a reading group. I also make and sell cufflinks in my spare time and have just started quilting. And I knit. Oh, and I belong to the church choir.

I exercise 6 times a week for at least 30 minutes each day, but I really need to work much harder on my diet.

I've been on MFP for a few years, but not with any serious intent until the beginning of this year! A couple of years ago, I successfully lost one stone (14 pounds) - mostly through diet and running. Since then, I have accepted that I don't really like running (not good for my knees) and come face to face with the menopause (boo!)

So I find myself at 185lb - having only lost one pound throughout the entire month of January. But I am committed to losing 40lb. Ideally by the end of the year, but if it takes longer; so be it.

This seems like such a friendly, supportive, community and I would love to be a part of it. I think that it will also help me to be more accountable.

My goals for February:

Remain within my calorie allowance 5 out of 7 days each week
Drink 6 glasses of water a day
Walk 3 days a week

Greetings from Worcestershire, UK
Yinka

GingersnapMI

Hello!
I am new to the message board but not new to using MFP. A bit about myself:
I am in my mid-50s, 5'7", and was approximately 80lb overweight (I've lost 20lb since I started on 12/28/16 and have another 58 to go). In 2012 I lost 60lb, tracking it on MFP. Then I went right back to my bad eating habits... putting the 60lb back on, plus 20 more.
It's taken five years but I've finally found BOTH the motivation and the determination to do it again, this time for good! I'm eating low cal-low fat. I stay under 1100 cal/day. This time, my doctor agreed to prescribe phentermine for my first three months and WOW does it help! Does anyone else have experience with this? (Yes, I know the pros/cons of amphetamine use, please no lectures. I had one acquaintance say that using it was "cheating"... I hope to find a non-judgemental group here.)
Also, this time I have a real plan for maintenance when I reach my goal: the 5:2 fasting plan. If you're not familiar with this, it means that you eat normally for five days a week and do a near-fast (under 500 cal) on two non-consecutive days a week. I know this plan is do-able for me because one is never more than a day away from one's favorite foods, LOL.
Best of luck to everyone on their journeys!

Peach1948

Gingersnap & Yinka ~ Welcome! You will love the ladies here.

KJLaMore

Good morning! Happy Friday! Doing the Friday dance here! I worked a short week (four days) due to my colonoscopy on Monday; but this week seemed to draaaaag on forEVER!
Something funny for you: I got a thank you card from the endoscopy team that performed my colonoscopy! Signed by the staff that worked that day. I found that EXTREMELY funny!
Lisa- So sorry to hear about your hubby's fall. I don't even think that our dh's realize that we don't fear the pain they have, as much as the pain they cause us! I sometimes feel I need to tell my husband that he needs to be grateful for every day he wakes up; because it is a wonder I haven't smothered him with a pillow yet! Gotta love 'em!
Janet- Love the leggings! I love wild stuff; my hubby doesn't. He is a very solid, conservative guy.
Canadian ladies- Is today a Canadian holiday? I noticed today that my food diary page has little snow clouds with snow and, it looks like, Canadian flag icons??? And by the way, I love your PM! Can we trade leaders? Only for the next four years?
Beth- LOL! diving into a box of chocolates...sounds wonderfully romantic! Dark chocolate is good for you! So are almonds!
Sherry- Go girl! Set your sights high! I think 100 pounds in a year is achievable. It will be some major work, once you get down to the "plateau areas, but you can do it! When I think of all that you have dealt with in your life, if you tackle this the way you tackle all other obstacles, you will do it!
Heather- Sometimes coming home is more relaxing than the vacation. Yes, I hope the memories that stay with you are the ones where you were able to get out and adventure!
New girls- Welcome! Great group here! It does seem overwhelming at first and it does seem very close knit (and I think it is), but I was new last January and it didn't take long to get a feel for these ladies. THE BEST! Glean what info you can, add info when you can, tell us about yourself (as much or as little as you like) and sign your post with what you would like us to call you. Remember to bookmark the site and at the end of the month, look for Barbie's last post to provide the link to the next month.
Full house already! I better fly! ttyl xoxoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

margaretturk

Yinka what a great picture!

kevrit

Happy Friday everyone!

The visual of a chiauhau hanging from my butt cheeks made me hysterical! I have one of these dogs and could just picture it!

My pups 'help' and join in whenever I do floor exercises (yoga, stretches, etc.). Extra weight added to planks, they climb up on my back, and onto my stomach when I'm laying on my back. Party for them! LOL!

Brownie is on my lap as I write this!

STATS:
184 (up .2 that's ok) pounds
Squats 71
Yoga 15 min
Walk dogs 45 min
Steps: Apple Watch 6638. Fitbit 6267
Breathe app 1
Water 6 cups

Need to up breathe app to twice a day and up water to 8 -10 cups

Rita from CT

kevrit

Me and Brownie

klanders30

Rita I think it is so funny that your pups help you exercise--too cute!

Yinka don't forget to bookmark (little yellow star) this forum so you can check in with us often. Barbie (our tireless leader) will start a new monthly thread, cause we are a super chatty group. Welcome

SSC1958

Welcome Gingersnap and Yinka - you won't find a more supportive bunch

KJ: No Canadian Holiday that I'm aware of unless is specific to a province. Alberta has a Family Day holiday in February but not all provinces celebrate it. This year it falls on Feb 20 for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Wishing you a good day my friends,

“The difference in winning and losing is most often…not quitting.” – Walt Disney
Carey - Northern Alberta

csofled

jolenec1

DJ—You may have already tried this, but I have been told that pineapple juice helps with throat inflammation. Actually I read that it helps with inflammation in general, but I was told specifically to drink it when I have a sore throat.
Sherry—Thank you for the Minion funnies. I love those.
Yinka—gorgeous pic
GingersnapMI—I took phentermine for several months. I lost over 80 pounds on it. However, I couldn’t sleep. My heartbeat was rapid. It made me feel crazy hyper. When I came off of it …I gained back all the weight. I am going to do it without the “help” of the phentermine this time around. But everybody has to do what works for them.

I am going back to the gym after work tonight. Boy am I sore all over. I hope it will work itself out after I exercise again. Have a terrific day ladies.
Jolene in Chilly Tennessee.

Lipstick_chick1960

Good morning everyone

exermom

Did an hour of Kelly Coffee Meyers 30 Minutes to Fitness DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 10 Pounds Down DVD

I'll probably go to mahjongg later this morning. Then they usually go out to lunch. Since I didn't go with them the past few times, I think I should this time. Hope they decide on the deli, their menu looks fairly safe.

Sarah - good luck to you

Welcome everyone new!

KBR - you've come to a great place

Lisa - so glad you're feeling better

Yibnka - welcome. Boy, you sure are one busy lady

Gingersnap - welcome. This is a very non-judgmental group. We all do what works for us

I just ate my breakfast of (get this) chicken broth, shirataki noodles, edamame, oatmeal, and kale. How's that for a weird breakfast?

Rita - one of our cats thinks when I'm doing the plank that I'm making a bridge for him to go under. He's just not thrilled when every time I go down when doing a pushup, I give him a kiss. But I still do it! Do leg exercises while petting him. Makes life interesting. Brownie is adorable!

Off to mahjongg.

Michele in NC

Peach1948

Go Falcons!

spikeyhair

Welcome gingersnap and Yinka (we have girls from all over the world but nice to have 1 more from UK) we are non judgemental here and we all do what works for us at least we know what works but sometimes fall off the wagon. Most important thing is to get back on. Good luck

My youngest grandchild is currently having adenoids operation hugs cos I can't be there

Kate UK

SophieRosieMom

Rita - Love your story about your pups helping you exercise....Brownie wants to get in the action right there! When I get on the floor to do exercises Sophie brings her toys and piles them on me. I think the record is three little squeakies and her big puppy on my tummy while I'm doing (trying to do) stretches. My has to burn some calories.

Lanette
SW WA State

Peach1948

Lanette ~ Your hair is so pretty.

SophieRosieMom

Welcome newbies! Keep checkin' in!

Yinka, I like your goals - sensible and I've seen many on this forum with similar. Mine too!

Gingersnap, I also have heard good things about the 5:2 Fasting plan. Kind of reminds me of the Wendie Plan on Weightwatchers -- cutting way back a couple days a week makes changes up the metabolism.

Gloria, that's good news about your insurance coverage. Last year I was on work insurance with HUGE deductible and out of pocket - now that we're on Medicare looks like the coverage will be a lot better tho we're still on the hook for more of the dental and vision. Good luck on the job hunting!

Lisa - what a shame about your DH's broken wrist. Sounds like he's doing OK - having husbands "laid up" can be quite a challenge. Mine was not a happy patient and I was a very impatient nurse when he had some major health stuff a few years ago. That was incentive for him to get better quickly. LOL!

Predicted freezing rain didn't hit here tho our deck is super slick.

Have a great day all!

Lanette
SW WA State

Katla49

Marni in AK: I used to watch an Alaska State Troopers show on the National Geographic Channel. You're right about lots of crime. Much of what I saw on TV revolved around drugs. Drugs are involved in a huge proportion of crime everywhere, especially violent crime as near as I can tell.

Sherry: I'm glad that you've found a good situation.

Becca: The closest thing to pure protein that I can think of is egg whiltes. Yolks are full of fat. I'm a protein oriented woman and wind up with quite a bit of fat in my diet because most proteins come in something that has fat, too. Perhaps others will add to your protein list. Omega fatty acids in salmon are very good for health. Not all fats are equally evil. Saturated fats in doughnuts are among he bad guys. :noway: :ohwell:

Yinka & Gingersnap: Welcome to a great group! We have a few other women for Britain, too along with lots of Canadians and Americans.

Joleen: I think you are wise to take off your weight without the "help" of drugs. Slow and steady wins the race. I remember your face and name. It seems to me you were with us for a while in the past. It is great to see you again.


DH has eye surgery scheduled for February 8. I'm praying for no snow. We go for years without snow in winter here in the Willamette Valley area, and this year we're hitting the jackpot. :grumble: He can't see well enough to do so many things a person takes for granted & cataract removal plus an artificial lens is the only option to make this better. Please send good thoughts for snow free days on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


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

TravelGurrl

Good morning my new friends!
So yesterday was my first full day back on MFP. Can't say it was the greatest, but I DID log all my food, so that's a real eye opener.

I went to see a new ortho because I've been having some random aches in my left knee. Doc says we'll start with shots, but he's certain I need a knee replacement . GREAT! I'll just add that to the list!

Anyways - just popped in to say hello and hope everyone has a great Friday. It's cool and dreary here in San Antonio today. One of those days when you wish it would just rain and get it overwith! But again - it's Friday! That's enough for me!

Ann
Texas

ydailey

Happy Friday to everyone!

The thing I liked about the rewards in that contract I mentioned yesterday is that they were so personal. The person had about 100 pounds to lose, and the rewards definitely got bigger as they higher goals were met. I think the last one was a nice weekend getaway with her husband. But early on they were just simple things that you could tell would bring her joy.

Karen - Too bad about having to work when you really want to rest. I hope you'll find inspiration and encouragement.

Re - Your image of the chihuahua made me laugh. I know what you mean about the clamshells though... I've been trying to do some every day for my own self-directed knee rehab.

Lisa - Philip had lasik surgery years ago and his vision was better than 20/20 afterward, but age-related changes mean he now needs reading glasses to deal with stuff close-up. He loses them all the time. One of these Christmases I'm going to give him a couple dozen pairs just to make sure he's always got a pair in reach.

DJ - Uh-oh, time to reach for the zinc! Hope the proto-cold doesn't turn into something worse.

bwcetc - Oh, no, not the dark chocolate! 'Tis the season for temptation everywhere. But there are far less nutritious ways to slip up. Hope you savored every delicious morsel.

Becca - Woohoo! How wonderful to have such a good January, and then to have your efforts recognized!

Allie - Why not put all of your paycheck into your account and then use that to pay your portion of the bills? I don't see why you should have to account for what you do with the rest of it.

canookie - "The odds are good, the goods are odd" is hilarious! I like 'em on the odd side.

Yinka - What a nice photo! You have a gorgeous smile. Welcome to the group!


I made a nice Cooking Light casserole on Monday... we've had it for three dinners and there's still a little left. Think next time I'll make it in two square pans and put one in the freezer for a lazy day.

Speaking of lazy, it's confession time: The main reason I don't log my measurements along with my weight is that I'd have to put on a bra. I work full-time from home and I've gotten spoiled about not having to dress for work!

All this talk of leggings has me wanting to go see my LuLaRoe consultant. Maybe instead I'll see about sewing a tunic or two, then reward myself with new leggings to match. I have some sewing to do on Roman shades for Dad's river house anyway, and it would be fun to make something for myself while I'm at it.

Off to be productive now.

-Yvonne in TX

Charleen2

OK I have a question for some of the posters here.

I am being sucked into the Lulu leggings - can anyone please post a link where I might be able to shop and/or buy them? I love the boldness of them while wondering if I am brave enough to bring that level of attention to my body.

Thanks!

Charleen in Colorado (P.S. Can I get them lined as well for the cold days??)