WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Well yesterday husband didn't have a dermatologist appt, but a car appointment. I probably wasn't listening when he informed me the day or week before! So we sit at the dealership from 9:30 to 12:30! Aack! I had brought my journal, and husband read. The cashier lady had our paperwork, and the car was sitting there after the guys had worked on it, but she takes her break! Came over to one of the tables and ate her lunch! You'd think she'd take care of people first. We assumed that maybe she hadn't gotten the paperwork, but when husband went up after she got done eating, and sat back at her desk, she pulled it out. It was all right there! Anyway, we were polite and all, but I did say kinda loud that I was really hungry, (while she was eating her lunch).
    We are lunch out at a casino. I put a dollar in one of the machines and promptly lost it. I ate a turkey, avocado, tomato croissants sandwich. It was amazing!
    Well its gym time! Have a great day alls!
    💗Rebecca
  • cariwaldick
    cariwaldick Posts: 189 Member
    Roz--welcome to this fast-moving group of darling women! Visit often, and join in as you like. I'm in the US, so I had to look up what three and a half stone was--about 49 lbs. Of course, we're behind the modern world still using pounds. I prefer whichever measurement is in smaller increments; it seems more accurate that way. Plus, it's easier to see progress losing 49 lbs, rather than 3.5 stone.

    Bonnie--I had the same issue on my computer yesterday. I'm not technical in the slightest, so I called my husband to fix it. He "cleared the cache" and it started working again. I don't know what that entails, but you might be able to google it.

    Barbara--Bullwinkle is adorable! Seeing all the dog pictures on here makes me think about adding another dog to the family. Vader would probably freak out and terrorize the poor thing, so that's not an option at this point.

    Heather--I want to come to your house for dinner. Lucky I've never left the country--except in my imagination.

    Aliza--Welcome to the group; come back and visit often. Keeping three pounds off is still three pounds. When I gained back my weight, it brought friends. I finally realized I need to be vigilant the rest of my life. For me, it's a matter of life and death, with diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol waiting for me if I gain again. Your planned trip with your husband sounds like a once in a lifetime experience--I'm envious! My husband has no interest in traveling after retirement. He says he can see everything on the internet, without the hassle and expense. (sigh) I might have to find a girlfriend or two if I ever want to leave home.

    Machka--"The best way to get things done is to simply begin." I love that, but I'm not as successful living it. There's a mental block I have--and passed on to my son--with starting. My mind builds things up until the tasks are insurmountable. Like your appointment scheduling, where one thing depends on another, needing to be in a certain order, I do that to myself. I hate it. Like...I can't put away the box of Christmas decorations, because I need to take down the outside lights, which means I need to climb a ladder, which means I'll need to change clothes to tangle with my tree....which means my decorations may be up longer than yours, and I'm not nearly as busy.

    Lanette--I see your name, ihscapil is far from Lanette, and I wonder if it stands for something, like AHMOD does.

    My in-laws are gone and I'm not sure when they'll return--maybe as long as a few months. I'd be happy to have them here indefinitely, but I think they want their own home and space. Not to mention the storage fees are pretty high. I like having people in the house. I'm going to be lost when my daughter leaves home.

    I'm down another pound, making 72 total. I really wish diet could target areas; I need to lose belly fat, but I'm losing it everywhere else. I've tried doing crunches or sit-ups, but those muscles are gone. In fact, many of the floor exercises I used to do cause me pain now. It's just going to take time.

    Cari in N. Texas
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)<3:)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Penny - I say it over and over but I truly enjoy your posts.

    Yvonne - I am in the same boat getting steps in. I have been doing a Leslie Sansone walk most days to help me out but it’s still not enough. I live in a mobile home, it is 23 steps from one end of it to the other. I counted them purposely the other night when I was putting my Granddaughter back to bed for the 5th time! 😂

    Cari - I never think of looking those things up on the internet. Thank you for that!

    Barbara- my husband grew up in Toronto not the country so when I was telling him this story this morning he said he had never heard of having to do that. He is always amazed at how I grew up I think.
    We did not have hot running water in our house until after I was married in 1987. We bathed at my Grandmother’s across the driveway. “We were poor, but we had love” to quote Loretta.

    Machka - love the quote. That is how I used to schedule staff and logistics, I would not enjoy doing it in my personal life too.

    Heather - you set a beautiful table. My son in law drinks AF beer, he just likes the taste of beer but fears he could be considered an alcoholic if he drank it as much as he enjoys the flavour. He does drink regularly as well this is just his way of enjoying the flavour.

    Yesterday was a mixed bag. I went out to run some errands and on my third and final stop my car wouldn’t start. I called my daughter to come rescue me and she took hubby back to look at it, he was able to get it home at least but we have no money right now for repairs.

    I booked our family portrait session for March 31, this is a Christmas present from my youngest and her fiancé. I am very excited and hope to lose another 10 pounds or so before the date arrives!

    I am finding I am spending too much time keeping up with social media posts. I have to come up with a better way of handling this. I don’t want to give it up as I really enjoy it.

    Off to do some tidying and crafting.
    Tracey in Edmonton
  • SuzOh
    SuzOh Posts: 262 Member
    SuzOh wrote: »
    My word for 2019 is RENEWAL.

    After reaching my heaviest weight in 2004 (age 40), I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for over 3 years. Since then I've gone up and down between 10 - 40 lbs and I'm ready to end this cycle. Just 2 years ago I was running 5k and 10k races, but my fitness and nutrition have gradually fallen off. I'd like to lose at least 40 lbs and then maintain. For January I'm working on being consistent with exercise and I started back logging food today after a hiatus of several months (been on and off MFP for a few years). My life has been in the state of instability over the last 18 months, so renewal is my goal.

    Suzanne💜

    Welp, day 9 of 2019 and I'm still trying to get a handle on this consistency thing. 😬 Thankful to have this group to access when I need a boost. Feel free to send me a friend request.
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    Well Ladies, after reading what many of you have written about IF, I decided to give it a try. The first day, I went 17 1/2 hours from dinner to my first meal the next day. The second day (today), I went 18 1/2 hours from dinner yesterday to my first meal today (that I am eating now as I type this). I also did the low calorie fast mimicking day yesterday (total of about 570 calories including my gummy vitamins/supplements). The result, down 2 lbs, most of which is probably still water leaving me after eating like a fat girl for way too long, and I'm ravenous now. I was surprised I was able to hold off this long today after a VLCD yesterday, but I did. I think being busy with work stuff is the only reason I was able to make it. I'm not as hopeful for the rest of the week since I won't be working. We'll see how it goes.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    :)Heather, Your table is beautiful and your husband's menu is amazing.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,357 Member
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  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Just lost me post. So will cut it down. While working my way through all the information I have received, I am kicking the sugar habit. That will be good for me as a start. My favorite yogurt that I just bought a 6 pack of has 7 grams of sugar. Yikes.
    Cathy- you have helped me so much as I try to decide on the best way forward for me. As Suspected, there is some concerns with the protein and finding the correct amount.
    Heather- I almost need an interpreter to read your menu. Looks like a lovely meal.
    Later
    SueBDew in TX
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,294 Member
    cariwaldick wrote: »
    Roz--welcome to this fast-moving group of darling women! Visit often, and join in as you like. I'm in the US, so I had to look up what three and a half stone was--about 49 lbs. Of course, we're behind the modern world still using pounds. I prefer whichever measurement is in smaller increments; it seems more accurate that way. Plus, it's easier to see progress losing 49 lbs, rather than 3.5 stone.

    Bonnie--I had the same issue on my computer yesterday. I'm not technical in the slightest, so I called my husband to fix it. He "cleared the cache" and it started working again. I don't know what that entails, but you might be able to google it.

    Barbara--Bullwinkle is adorable! Seeing all the dog pictures on here makes me think about adding another dog to the family. Vader would probably freak out and terrorize the poor thing, so that's not an option at this point.

    Heather--I want to come to your house for dinner. Lucky I've never left the country--except in my imagination.

    Aliza--Welcome to the group; come back and visit often. Keeping three pounds off is still three pounds. When I gained back my weight, it brought friends. I finally realized I need to be vigilant the rest of my life. For me, it's a matter of life and death, with diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol waiting for me if I gain again. Your planned trip with your husband sounds like a once in a lifetime experience--I'm envious! My husband has no interest in traveling after retirement. He says he can see everything on the internet, without the hassle and expense. (sigh) I might have to find a girlfriend or two if I ever want to leave home.

    Machka--"The best way to get things done is to simply begin." I love that, but I'm not as successful living it. There's a mental block I have--and passed on to my son--with starting. My mind builds things up until the tasks are insurmountable. Like your appointment scheduling, where one thing depends on another, needing to be in a certain order, I do that to myself. I hate it. Like...I can't put away the box of Christmas decorations, because I need to take down the outside lights, which means I need to climb a ladder, which means I'll need to change clothes to tangle with my tree....which means my decorations may be up longer than yours, and I'm not nearly as busy.

    Lanette--I see your name, ihscapil is far from Lanette, and I wonder if it stands for something, like AHMOD does.

    My in-laws are gone and I'm not sure when they'll return--maybe as long as a few months. I'd be happy to have them here indefinitely, but I think they want their own home and space. Not to mention the storage fees are pretty high. I like having people in the house. I'm going to be lost when my daughter leaves home.

    I'm down another pound, making 72 total. I really wish diet could target areas; I need to lose belly fat, but I'm losing it everywhere else. I've tried doing crunches or sit-ups, but those muscles are gone. In fact, many of the floor exercises I used to do cause me pain now. It's just going to take time.

    Cari in N. Texas

    I have the same problem with losing weight around the middle. . For me I know it is due to excess cortisol. I have not been tested but I have many of the symptoms, I carry my weight in my torso and the back of my neck. I have a flushed face and am recovering from a bout of rosacea. I was quite irritable up until a week ago. My blood pressure was higher too. Getting stress and my reaction to stress is top priority for me because other health problems can occur.

    Exercise, laughing, good sleep, relaxation techniques can also help reduce these levels.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Tracy--I work all different *kitten* 8-10 & 12 hours depinding on the day.

    Karen in NY--What SIL wrote is beautiful.

    Kylia--Keeping Aubrey and family in prayer. Sounds like dad has a very understanding boss. Sure pray he gets paid for these days so that it doesn't cause more problems.

    Bonnie--Glad Ollie is doing well and not upset about his little trip.

    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3
  • countrycreek
    countrycreek Posts: 753 Member
    lhscapil wrote: »
    For those of you who like to watch docu-series on health like the Broken Brain and Real Skinny on Fat, I just discovered Dr. Mercola is also hosting a nine day free one also starting January 15th. Here's the link -- https://www.livelongerfeelbetter.com/.

    I have a hunch he'll have some of the same presenters as the Real Skinny on Fat series. I signed up for it, so we'll see how it goes.

    Lanette
    SW WA State

    Thank you.. I just signed up!
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: Your table looks elegant, and your menu is intriguing.. :star:

    SuzOh: This is a learning process. The thing that keeps me in line is logging my food. I don’t let myself eat or snack unless I put it in my MFP food diary. The diary is kept on my phone and it is always with me—which allows no excuses. Take it one day at a time, one meal at a time. If you go over, do better the next time. :flowerforyou:


    I made an appointment for a haircut because I really need it, but the appointment isn’t until next Wednesday. I’ll have to go along as I am until then—shaggy.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
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    Everything but didn't put the rice in the picture, it was in the microwave, oppsy!
    It was heaven, and I messaged Lanette saying I felt like I was on some drug, it was euphoric! Protein buzz? Haahaa
    💗Rebecca
  • Rozbee1
    Rozbee1 Posts: 335 Member
    Has anyone else has problems with the app not refreshing the community and friends on forum properly. Its not done it properly all day 😕 or is it me being docile as usual 🙄

    Thinking of you all
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Rozbee1 wrote: »
    Has anyone else has problems with the app not refreshing the community and friends on forum properly. Its not done it properly all day 😕 or is it me being docile as usual 🙄

    Thinking of you all

    What I have to do is click on the current page, so then it refreshes. 👍
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
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  • Rozbee1
    Rozbee1 Posts: 335 Member
    Welcome to our jolly group @okiewoman510. Im doing 5:2 fastin.
    Have a Happy day 😀
  • clowe1028
    clowe1028 Posts: 137 Member
    I went to my hair appointment today and afterward lunch at In n Out Burger. I get a burger protein style which means no bun but wrapped in lettuce instead. Then I went to Costco because it is in the same part of town.

    I live in yoga pants when home and I was happy to see Costco had their Kirkland brand available today. What excited me was that sizes included xs - xxl but also lengths short, avg and tall in each size. For some items you don’t have to be a Costco member to order from them online. Here is the link:

    https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Ladies-Pull-On-Active-Pant.product.100400274.html

    Sue, you are very welcome. I saw your message earlier when I was out, but it is not showing up now. Yes, you read and interpreted the information correctly.

    I did walk and weight train after I returned home this afternoon.

    Another option to increase steps is a mini stepper. I sometimes use one to increase activity when my fitness tracker tells me it’s time to move. I have it stashed behind the bar which serves as a stand up desk. I can continue to read or be on my tablet or watch TV at the same time.

    Cathy in Arlington, TX
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,703 Member
    Rebecca - YUM! I really like how you show us the "prepped" meat and veggies and then the finished plate. I want to reach through my screen, and grab it.

    Heather     - love your table and your menu - your DH is quite creative. Does he make menus like that often?

    Yvonne - I just saw a commercial on the cool sculpting. Looks impressive. My question would be - are the results guaranteed to last? I'll bet the clinics that do it give free evaluations. Or at least they should!

    Margaret - There was once a little thriving town not far from us with a lumber mill as the main industry. When the mill burned in the 1920's, it was not rebuilt and the slowly houses went away - the fields and forest reclaimed what was originally theirs. We see patches of daffodils along the road and in the fields where those homesteads once stood.

    Tracey - thanks for sharing your bathroom memories. My grandmother always preferred to use her outhouse instead of running into the house when she was busy outdoors. She also preferred bathing in a big washtub in the summer - she kept it in an outbuilding - her "wash-house" where her ringer washing machine was kept. I remember her heating a bucket of water in a galvanized pail on her kitchen stove and toting out to the wash-house to take her bath, even though she had a perfectly fine bathroom and bathtub in her house. All of that exercise probably contributed to her relatively healthy 96 years on this earth.

    Cari - my "lhscapil" is simply a mass of letters from my first name, maiden name, middle name, and last name all mushed together. I like Barbara's AHMOD, it tells a story!

    I told my DH this morning that I was having some anxiety over the possibility of his son visiting and I told him why - airport pickup, both of our health issues & energy, beds. He said it would up to his son to find transportation from an airport, neither of us could be expected to make that drive. He then admitted that he hoped the son would not visit. I have a hunch DH will tell him he'll let him know when it's a good time and that good time won't come. I think DH was relieved that I expressed my feelings on it.

    Lanette
    Chilly & rainy SW WA State where the days are a little bit longer for sure!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,730 Member
    So I wasn't as far behind as I thought, forgot I read while walking this morning!

    To whoever was having issues logging new foods on their phone (?) Mine is acting up tonight. It wouldn't let me log new foods nor get on community! Hopefully they get this fixed soon.

    Aliza- Welcome! Sounds so exciting. I just mentioned to another friend that I think yoga would be beneficial for me. I feel I need to take classes to make sure I am doing it correctly, but finding time for classes, well.....that is a little harder. Once I get home after work, I am tired. Not too many classes near me at 5 or 6 am!

    Lisa AK- I am so happy you seem to have found a "home" at work. That makes the job easier! Since I was MIA the past few months, I wondered about your surgery. I thought it was scheduled for December and thought man she is getting around great! lol! I hope they get your correct knee soon.

    Heather UK- Lovely table and menu. Looks so grown up and lovely. I hope you all enjoy yourselves.

    <3
    Kylia
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