WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

teklawa1

Leslie welcome. Your household sounds rocking with people and cats and dogs. ❤️ And I mean rocking in a really good way. This group is a great help for me as I work toward a healthier me.

Betsy in NW Washington

barbiecat

The way I eat and stay active is pretty automatic for me now, but when I first started on MFP, I had to pay much more attention to the decisions I made. That was when I decided that getting healthy was the most important thing in my life. That decision made it possible for me to decline foods that were offered to me. On my first day, I went to a day long meeting. When I got in my friend's car to go, she offered me a bagel and cream cheese that she'd gotten at the coffee shop and I said "no thank you". I brought my own lunch to the meeting and didn't sample the homemade soups and breads that were offered. I ate the dinner I had planned at home and refused a "taste" of what my husband had made for himself. Later that month I decided that I could resign from my positions as the greatest knitter and greatest chocolate chip cookie baker in the world. Instead I would walk more and knit less, and not bake as recreation. I meet my friends for a walk not a meal. I watch TV while riding my exercise bike and listen to podcasts and audio books while walking. Lots of small decisions can add up to a lifestyle that promotes losing weight and staying healthy.

Breakfast is finished. I love sharing my breakfast time with all of you. Now the dogs are waiting to go for their second walk of the day. We love our routine.

Barbie from beautiful chilly NW WA

pipcd34

Yogi is 5 today, can’t believe it, happy bday son!!!

cityjaneLondon

Did my writing - mainly about the old TVs. Do you remember 'horizontal hold ' and 'vertical hold'???

And I've been for my run. BEAUTIFUL day out there. Sunshine, and the sea has a gentle swell.

I've had my snack of avocado and wild boar chorizo. The latter is my downfall and what I binged on the other day. That's the last of it gone. Note to self - do not buy any more. :sad:

Now to make the brownies. After a nice cup of tea.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

suebdew

Off to yoga this morning. Day three of limiting sugar and I am feeling ok
Leslie- welcome to the group. I live in Granbury.
kJ- thanks for the info re your cousin and Keto. I am still reading and digesting all the info from Mary.
Gotta run, actually walk.
Suebdew in TX

cariwaldick

Leslie--Welcome--another Texan. We're still fewer than the gals from the Pacific Northwest, but we're catching up. Then again, I don't think I can count myself a Texan yet, since I'm from all over (California, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas.)

Pip--I don't know how you handle those big, soulful eyes. He's such a cutie, and I wouldn't be able to resist giving him treats all the time.

This group seems to be adding people and moving faster than ever. I missed my work-outs yesterday and the day before, even though the weather was gorgeous. My MIL's brother died this morning, after they took him off life support two days ago. She and my FIL planning on traveling to Ohio tomorrow, so the last couple days have been shopping, and running errands to get ready.

I did a lot of shopping at a clearance sale, and got clothes that actually fit me--and some that are still too small. It's motivation to keep going. I love the small things I can do now--like weave through tighter spaces, and walk with a spring in my step. My teeth look better since giving up coffee. I can wear long sleeves and light sweaters, since I'm not overheating all the time. I can sit in the back seat with two others, and not feel like I'm crowding them out.

Yesterday I ruined one of my new tops the first day I wore it. I added bleach to my laundry--being especially careful not to spill it. Then when I was moving the load to the dryer, I must have leaned over the bleach dispenser--ugh! I think I'm going to try to dye it a darker color to save it.

I've been carrying small crochet projects with me. I worked on an infinity scarf for a couple days, and finished it last night. Since we eat out a lot, it helps to keep my hands busy while waiting for a meal, then I'm less tempted to grab a dinner roll.

I'm working on a new morning routine, that includes wake-up, weighing, taking meds and vitamins, and brushing and flossing. My teeth have been neglected since I was letting everything run down. Now it's time to get back into maintaining everything. I also make sure my dishes are always done. I'm going to add in little habits one by one. I plan to either ride my bicycle or walk every day, so I need to get going.

Cari in N. Texas

Katla49

Sharon: I’m pleased at how well you seem to be doing after surgery. I wish you the very best recovery. :flowerforyou:

Meg: I suspect that we got 87 posts in 24 hours because people have made New Year’s Resolutions and they’re trying to get started with a weight loss program. I suspect that some will stay with us and others will go on to something else. I wish them all good luck. :flowerforyou:

ljhendrickson: It looks like you are off to a good start. :flowerforyou:

Lanette: Perhaps your DH’s son can get a ride from SEATAC to your home from uber, and get back to SEATAC the same way. I have no idea what that will cost him. :flowerforyou:

Leslie from Boeme TX: Welcome!

Pip: Happy Birthday to Yogi! :bigsmile:


Today is the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birthday. He was only 42 when he died of a heart attack. There was lots of conjecture about drugs as the culprit, but as I understand it, his problem was poor food choices. He was known to love mashed banana and peanut butter sandwiches. They may have been part of the cause of the intestinal blockage that caused his death. Let us all make better food choices today and every day.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

jachmannjachmanngmailcom2015

Thank you so much for your feeback

You really got me thinking and I've decided to try the following:

1. Follow a 14:10 fasting type of cycle. I barely manage to control my hunger until 10h00 in the morning so must keep myself busy until then.
2. Get back into the 5 day/ week gym routine. I've neglected this for two weeks
3. I've reduced my carbs to 35%. I LOVE carbs and think I need it to feel full.
4. Bought carrots to nibble on and boil some eggs if the cravings become to much.
5. I'm staying on 1350 calorie setting but will eat back 50% of exercise calories.

I had a left foot bunion op last year in March which failed and now I cannot run or walk long distances. Besides that, I cannot bend my foot. I was very active before the op and fell into deep depression for many months afterwards.
Not being able to walk without pain is hard for me.

Sweet dreams. Here in South Africa it's almost bedtime.

Bianca from South Africa

coastalgosgal

auntiebk wrote: »

Rebecca what is the red in the jar below your avocado start?
Vicki only 1 day off every two weeks? :noway:
Irish Terri "ice dancing" WOW!
Bianca Sourdough french bread is one of my downfalls, find it makes me ravenous for M O R E. Limit myself to 54g once a week or less.
Lanette Rosie!
Felicia wet suit spelunking? You GO gal! But ... wet, cold, dark, confined... not my cup of tea ;}
Michele the PTs "closed the door" Laughing, tears spurting, choking in recognition and rememberance.
Tracey 10 years smoke free, Brava!!!
Machka "you do have to watch where you walk or put your hand" ? Tell me it isn't ssssnakessss???? Thanks for the stepson story, so glad things went well.
Margaret singing brings down cortisol levels? Thank you VERY much! Will have to give Joe earplugs ...
NYKaren "...a whole-nother story" true that. The keeper of the forest analogy was so right on.
Barbie I could have used your "Pause" this morning... Joe was blowing spruce needles off the deck and, wanting to be helpful, brought the blower into the dining room and started blasting away. NO, no, noooo, NOOOO! I shrieked. He's done this before and I find needles crammed into the corners and edges and even in crevices of small kitchen appliances. BUT, really I didn't have to shriek. I could have just touched his shoulder and smilingly shook my head. Aaaauuugggghhh.
CJ I hope the person and his/her guide dog weren't injured too. "rather impatient" seems mild to me, my description would have been considerably blue-er. :devil:
Janet in Eastern MO "me not planning well enough" been there, do that too often. One thing that's helping me is linking veg prep to morning routine... while waiting for water to boil, tea to steep, I'll prep the days' veggies.
Welcome Diane from Lowell MI
Evelyn "start going to bed when I am tired." Sound advice that I'll take right now.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 6/31, 60 g protein 5/31, rx/vits 5/31, meditate 6/31, knee exercises 6/31, SWSY UP 2/9, SWSY LOW 2/9, core 2/9, play with Tumble 2/31, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 4/31.
01/07=LT: SWSY-N MT: Tumble groom-Y ST: undecorate Christmas Tree-Y
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!

That is just the design on the beer stein. I received it when we moved to the coast. I had a card and it was punched by all the craft breweries in the area. Turned it in at the chamber of commerce and got this beer stein as proof that I like beer! 😀
💗Rebecca

okiewoman510

Greetings Ladies -

I am back in the swing of things after what seems like forever. My eating has been all over the place since my Birthday month (last September!!). Periods of good, periods of bad. The 2nd anniversary of my brothers death was yesterday so that has had me in a funk. He was only 53 when he died. The good news is I gained a few needed pounds. I look much better with the (few) extra pounds. I even got some boobs back . The bad news is, along with those few I needed, I kept a few extra. I'm not concerned, I knew what I was doing and decided to just go with it and then reign myself in after the holidays.....which I am doing. It will all work out in the end. If my jeans weren't a little snug, I wouldn't worry about it. But they are, so I will. I am also happier if I am down into the next lower decade on the scale. I think my mind has wrapped itself around the decade I should be in.

The next few days/weeks will be trying. My best friend of 49 year's Mom is dying. I think I may try to get up to see her Thursday when I am off. It is about an 8 hour drive. I'm considering taking funeral clothes with me and just hanging out up there several days. I don't want to be up there and not have clothes if she dies while I am there. When this same friends Dad died, I had gone up to tell him goodbye over the weekend. I got home on Sunday and he died on Tuesday. They postponed the funeral until the following Saturday so I headed back up the following Friday and spent another weekend at home. My Dad was still alive then so I had a ready place to stay and got in lots of good visiting.

Welcome to the new ladies. Hugs to those that need them, prayers for those in need, and Pip's boot for those that need that!

Okie in the TX Hill Country

Snowflake1968

Allie - When we bought our condo we were given a copy of the condo bylaws to review before purchasing so we knew if we were in agreement with them. It had things such as noise limits, pets, renovations etc. Did you not get to see these before purchasing? I realize you have taken the bird feeder down but it seems such a shame with the pleasure it gave you. I hope the Dr. settles soon and your office is less chaotic, it’s always stressful during leadership changes.

Ljhendrickson63 - that’s a great goal not eating out during the week. I also like the not eating in front of the tv, but my husband may balk at that one.

Machka - my heart hurts for you not being able to be at your Grandmother’s service. I have a difficult time whenever someone passes in NB and I can’t attend.

Kylia - it was nice of your nephews employer to send him home. Will they continue paying his wages too? Having a sick child is stressful enough without financial worries too.

Barbie - those small changes were life changing. That is what I need to do too!

Heather - old tv’s, wow you brought back memories! I grew up with a 13” black and white tv. We only had three stations unless my Dad took it upstairs on a Saturday night if the weather was clear. He would put steel wool on the antenna and we could get a couple stations from the States. He would watch Stacy’s Country Jamboree, I don’t remember much about that show except one lady that would sing, Snow White Dove, I’m not sure if that’s the name of the song or not. I just remember one line. She couldn’t sing very well but gave it her all. My Dad would just roar laughing at the tone while at the same time praising her for doing it every week.

I have been on a walk down memory lane this morning. I belong to a fb group that posts pictures and notes about the town I grew up in. Today a discussion was started about my Great Aunt, I answered a couple questions on the family history and then started getting private messages asking more questions. One of my goals last year was to organize all of my family history papers that were my Grandmother’s and I never got it done. Maybe this year, after the wedding.

Yesterday I made a coffee mug for my husband using my new Cricut. I sent a picture of it to a friend and she has asked to buy 2 from me. I will go today to buy some more mugs to try to practice on, I don’t feel they are good enough to sell yet.

Tracey in a bright sunny Edmonton

cityjaneLondon

My brownies are looking goooooooood! They have to be because my DDIL mentioned twice during their wedding that they were the reason she married my son!
The oven in this house seems to cook more quickly than my old one and I know she likes them very squidgy. I think I've got it right.

Going to have sea bass and broccoli for dinner soon and then share a bit of the cheese platter with our guests tonight. I feel stupidly nervous. A very ambivalent relationship with my old friend and not much of one with her boyfriend.
It will all be fine.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Lagopus

I've been a bit frustrated lately because the weather in Longyearbyen has been too dangerous for running. It's about to get worse, with heavy snowfall and winds gusting to 100 mph. However, I won't be there for that. I just flew down to the mainland to meet my husband when he gets back from India tomorrow. He's scheduled to teach here on Friday and we're not going home until Sunday.

Anyway, on my way down the hill at noon to catch the bus, I saw SUCH a SIGHT! I had to take a photo and share it with you.

Can you see it? That's actual LIGHT behind those mountains!

Waiting outside the University for the airport bus, I accosted a random local passer-by and asked if he had seen the light. He immediately answered "Yes!" with great enthusiasm. He'd noticed the "sunshine" when popping up to the center of town to buy lunch. He volunteered the information that he'd been basking in it.

Snicker if you like :laugh: but we take this seriously.
/Penny, twice as far as usual from the

drkatiebug

Checking in. I’m somewhat caught up. I know I missed a lot with my skimming through.

I just needed to pop on and share this photo I stole from FB which just screamed Lisa in Arkansas.



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Vickil57

grandmallie

I am back from Kittys and she got her moneys worth out of me today, I have been straightening up closets and putting stuff away... but she is going to take a nap , and I am feeling a bit tires so will take one too..
then back up around 7 or so tonight to get her ready for bed..

KetoneKaren

pipcd34

Katla49

Bianca from S Africa: You seem to have a well thought out plan. WTG! :flowerforyou:

Penny: I live just a bit above the 45th parallel. (45.85 N by 122.82 W). I have recently noticed a very nice shift in the length of our days and quality of our light, rain or shine. Spring is on the way!!!!! I’m not sure how well I would do at a higher latitude. I have a houseful of very bright lights during the winter and wonderful long evenings during the summer. The bright lighting in our home is very helpful during winter months. :bigsmile:

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

KetoneKaren

Pip Does Yogi have a booboo on his snout?