WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014
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Finishing page 6. boy been here three times and can't catch up. LOL.
BJ
A plan is what all of us need. A good plan that works for us.
Cynthia
A loss is a loss no matter how small they all add up.
Like your way of doing a Christmas tree when you buy
them do they sell them in a bucket.
Ann
You are eating much to low. Probably why you are not losing. Up to closer
To 1,000 and you will start losing. But then your the boss of your body.
Dee dee
Like the new photo. It wasn't gall bladder they did an ultra sound and all was well.
I think it might of been acid reflux. I got the same pain after having spaghetti for lunch today.
Dsjnix
Cutting to far back on calories isn't always good.
1,500 is a good start for a diet.
Grandmaille
Here it's to cold for snow this last week has been just terrible.
Tomorrow milder and calling for shovel weather.
Katla
Retirement is great did that in 2009 but still didn't take off my weight.
Got rid of most of my Christmas decoration today. All downstairs.
I like that water chart.
Susan
Jillian has a lot of her work on u tube. There's hardly any need to buy the cd's.
Well going to check pages 7 and 8 but I can't keep up.0 -
Yep, they're in a kind of bucket. You keep it in there at home and take it back that way. You get about half the purchase price back when you return the tree (officially you buy the tree, but then bring it back for a partial refund).Cynthia
A loss is a loss no matter how small they all add up.
Like your way of doing a Christmas tree when you buy
them do they sell them in a bucket.
The nursery says that not every tree makes it; it depends on how people have treated them at home, but a lot of them do. I feel good doing it this way.
Cynthia0 -
WOW - I've been away for a few days and there are 8 pages and it's only Jan 3rd. I haven't had time to catch up but I will.
Life has gotten so very busy. It looks like we are going to have to walk away from my mother's house and let the government take over. I just pray that we don't get hounded by creditors once the estate is cleared up. It is such a mess.
I haven't had time or energy to get to the gym but my food has been good. I'm back to work.
It's really really cold here. This morning it was -23 C with wind it felt like -36 C....yuck!!! Frostbite in minutes. My poor car did not like running this morning. This weekend is supposed to get a bit warmer. I hope so.
I hope everyone has had a good beginning to 2014.
Welcome to all the newbies. Keep coming back.
Sandy from ON 0 -
Sandy from ON - unless you or your siblings co-signed for loans, credit cards, etc., YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE for your mother's debt. It has to be paid from whatever is in the estate, then the lenders just have to suck it up. You probably should check with an attorney just to make sure laws regarding debt in Ontario aren't different, but I really don't see how you could be held responsible. If it was a cousin's estate or an adult sibling's, you certainly would not be liable. Still I am not a lawyer.
If you are contacted by any creditors, tell them to produce the documents for whatever debt it is, showing your signature - no signature, no responsibility. Bet the farm they won't be able to do that. Hope this is helpful.
It's wicked cold here - no Katla, I am not playing in the snow today
I think the estimated temperature for tonight is now something like -17 F. I'm staying in and cooking a bunch of vegetable-based meals. So far today, I have roasted brussel sprouts and cubed butternut squash (both with a splash of olive oil and some thyme). Also made an Indian dish I love - cauliflower, green beans, some potato, tomatoes and lots of good spices! I do love Indian food, though I leave out the ghee and use only a small amount of sunflower oil.
Drink lots of water and stay warm out there!!
Jill in western MA0 -
Hi read all the posts but didn't take any notes just to time consuming. I'll do like I did today come in and do a few. But I like to read them all.
For those of you going under 1200 calories bad idea you may never lose at that.
And who talked about a bad coffee is there such a thing.
And I haven't seen any of you talking about -40 that's what we have been getting up to for the last week.
Yes it's cold.
well had a great day with grandkids my granddaughter wanted a quilt for the bunk beds grandpa made her for Christmas. She cut out 6 inch squares I sewed them together not all straight but cute. Orange and yellow some old quilted material I had for the last 30 years I'm sure.
Had a very good food day tried to do some biking but only managed 2 min. just to out of breath. takes awhile to get over an asthma attack I guess if that's what it was. See doctor on the 13th.
Well I did the kitchen work before coming here. So now I'm going to go and loose 50 cents in a poker game LOL. Very good pass time.
See you all lighter
Linda In Northern Ontario.0 -
From the land of ten thousand frozen lakes,
Patceoh I don’t quilt but I have a friend who does who makes beautiful quilts, I inherited the top part of a quilt that was already pieced in the Dresden plate. She did a wonderful job finishing it for me. Love the quote.
Juanita I feel your pain. Hope you feel better soon.:flowerforyou:
Jane in CO great job on the treadmill.
Ktsmom nice to have a fellow Minnesotan on this forum. Yes the last time they closed schools because of the cold they only gave us a day’s notice.
Welcome dtown. And Dvorah hope you join us again:flowerforyou:
Susan sending loving thoughts for you. So sorry about your puppy.:flowerforyou:
Brooke love the quote.:flowerforyou:
Sandy I feel your cold. Sorry about the mess with your mom’s house. Jill gave you some good advice. Here in Minnesota estates might go into probate so the debts can be settled. It depends on how your mom left her estate. That is one thing on my list is to get our estate together. I went to a seminar on estate planning and I know there are things we need to do.
Jill and everyone suffering from the cold like here in Minnesota sending you warm thoughts.
Goals:
limit TV/computer
Live with intention
Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:
Margaret0 -
Hi Rita,
I'm from even more frigid central Mass.
Jeanne0 -
Wow look at all the posts so far! Holy cow. Today was a quiet day for me, ran to walmart for the monthly household type shopping, had a little nap, worked on photos for a while, that’s about it! Monday and Tuesday the highs here will be zero with wind chills in the -30 to -40 range. Omg!!!
Linda: I’m with you on the evening snack, although I notice my blood sugar is lower when I do. I have found chobani greek yogurt bites….very small yogurt with only 14 carbs.
Barbie: blessings to your friend whose son is sick. And bless you too for caring
Sue: excellent job with your eating today
Laurel; how much snow did you end up with?
Beth & Shutrbugz: welcome!
BJ: great goal!
Cynthia: great news on the loss! I open a word doc and type responses as I read the other posts
Ann: hope you are staying warm!
DeeDee: I ‘ll send you some of the no-cal bonbons as soon as I whip some up. I am resigned to the fact that I now need to start making Benny Beagle’s dry food. I’m going to try oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potato, and apples and bake it slowly so it gets hard and crunchy. I’ll tackle the bonbons next LOL. That’s during my breaks from scrapbooking. I know…but that is one of my resolutions, or rather part of the one resolution….I want to do things I enjoy. Now I find out my favorite scrapbooking store is closing.
Katla: great job on getting the water in! I have fallen down on that two days in a row!
Sylvia: great news on the loss of that dumb old water weight!
Heather: chili sounds fabulous….hope you feel better soon
Patceoh: happy anniversary!
Jane: I bet it is hard to break that sugar habit!
Susan: omg how horrible about the puppy! I am so sorry to hear of his death. Sending hugs to you and your daughter
Sandy: stay warm especially all those little fingers and toes!
Other newbies: welcome to our group and come back often.
Well I know this is short and I’m missing shout outs to many, but hubby is home, DD#2 is off to a church lock in, and I’m starving! So it’s time to get going and make dinner! Take care, Meg from soon to be frigid Omaha0 -
Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughters puppy. How heartbreaking! I love dogs - sometimes more than I love people - so I truly feel for your loss. Hugs to you and your daughter and to the dog sitter.
Sylvia0 -
Hi... totally new to My Fitness Pal, hopeful I can find this post on a regular basis! I have trouble finding my way around FitBit, so I'm not making any promises. I am in my mid-fifties, recently retired, reside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It's pretty cool how we connect from different states and countries.
I have a teenager at home, along with several "critters".. he is an aspiring zoologist. Right now we are all hunkered down in the house due to the deep chill outside. It should be an interesting coming week. I am fighting decreased metabolism, hot flashes and increased sedentary behavior!
The FitBit is helping, I got in 12/5/13 and have been learning how to use it to keep it on track. I also bought one as a gift for a very good friend, so hopefully we can cheer each other on. My goals are to:
1. Increase my "moving". I've been "Mall" walking and for the past three days have met my daily goals (yeah!)
2. Control my eating.... still working on this aspect.
3. I have weight goals, but I don't really like to put time frames on them, I am happy with any loss. Slow or fast, a loss is a loss and I will take it as it comes! As long as every month ends lighter than it begins I expect I will celebrate!
Cleo, Pittsburgh0 -
I feel like such a wimp for thinking our high twenties weather is cold!
Barbie, you description of calling your cousin is hilarious. I have a friend like that. Sometimes I don't even get to say what I've called for. She just jumps right in with whatever is happening to her and doesn't even ask how I'm doing.
Kind of like how I do on here when I just continue on with my life and don't respond to what is happening to the rest of you. I do read it though, I promise you all!0 -
well im back,:bigsmile:
Ann what part of New England are you in? we have Jill in Ma.,Kevrit and I in Connecticut.
I am having a snack, of dill and olive oil triscuits with a laughing cow garden vegetable wedge and a mug of fat free hot chocolate...
yummy, laundry in the dryer and I have to dust under the bed..0 -
Okay…think I posted the quote backwards…anyways I'm from Southern Mass… I see we do have a nice group of New Englanders represented here….though I should have been a southern girl for my tolerance of snow and cold… your snack sounds lovely…especially the mug of fat free hot chocolate…yummmm0
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Virginialee78 and all Newbies: Welcome. Where are you from?:flowerforyou:
Brooke in CO: Happy Anniversary! :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: I’m so glad you’ve shed the water weight. I’ll be waiting to find out how you escaped the cabin fever.:flowerforyou:
Heather: I still have a round spot on my tummy. The loose skin is worst on my inner thighs. I hope it goes away. I am also delighted with the “big picture.”
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Barbie: Indochine can be on your list for the day you take the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.:flowerforyou:
Lucky in Love: We all have imperfect records for meeting goals. But the more we meet our goals, the better we do. :flowerforyou:
Jane: Sometimes staying in is the best possible idea. -2 is definitely one of those times. Stay warm.:flowerforyou:
Rita: Feel better soon.:flowerforyou:
Alison: I LOVE turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes. Can I eat with you? Wait…I’d have to deal with your weather. Maybe you should eat with me. It isn’t summer, but it isn’t freezing either. Turkey isn’t on the menu today, but chicken is on for tonight.:flowerforyou:
Patceoh: I LOVE your quote from Andy Rooney.:flowerforyou:
Juanita in Sudbury: Get better soon! Holy moley—minus 33????? Good day to be inside and warm. Around here it doesn’t snow when it is too cold because all the moisture freezes out of the air. We’ve never seen anything like that, though.:flowerforyou:
Dtown8 from N Idaho: Your starting strategy sounds very good. I hope you stick around and let us know how well it works.:flowerforyou:
Susan: I’m sorry your daughter lost her puppy, and she’s too far away to hug.
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Brooke: You‘ve had your hands full. Your in-laws are so lucky to have you.:flowerforyou:
Linda in N ON: I didn’t take off my weight until it kept me from enjoying horseback riding lessons. I’ve always been horse crazy but have rarely had the chance to ride. Then when DH gave me lessons as a gift and I had the chance, I was too heavy for my knees and hurt myself. :mad: I did finish the lessons but the whole experience made me mad enough to do something about my weight. That was a good thing. Next time I get horseback riding lessons, I’m going to be fit enough to enjoy every minute.:bigsmile: It got down to 3F here a couple of weeks ago. That is the coldest I’ve seen in Western Oregon.:flowerforyou:
Sandy from ON: I can’t even imagine -23C. Stay warm and safe.:flowerforyou:
Jill in W MA: Stay warm and safe. Enjoy your cooking.:flowerforyou:
I finished my DDIL’s Christmas stocking today and sent a picture to DS. I haven’t sent a picture to DDIL because she will have to wait and see it in person unless DS sends her a copy of the picture. I feel like a load is off of my shoulders. Now I can clean up our Christmas things and put them away. YAY!:bigsmile:
Those in the deep freeze, please stay warm and safe. The rest of us are, or should consider, counting our blessings.:flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year." ~Vern McLellan (borrowed from Kathy in IL)
January goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:
* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack0 -
Marking my spot. Took notes but will have to respond tomorrow.
Sue in TX0 -
Anne - good luck on your assessment. Let us know how it goes, what all they do, OK?
Beth - welcome
shutrbugz - It's NEVER too late to join! You'll get lots of encouragement here, that's for sure. When doing your ab routine, don't forget to also work your back (the opposing muscle to the ab).
Joyce - I really wish the fitbit could also be a HRM. That would be so so cool. I didn't realize how far you've come! Fantastic! It's good to keep reminding ourselves of that.
Cynthis - I'd never heard of a rental tree! How neat! I'm guessing that they aren't real big. Is having the ball in the home somewhat of a mess? Do you have to water the tree?
DeeDee - when I went to the Y today, the doors on my car were frozen shut. That's the first time that's ever happened down here. When I went to take the aluminum to the Humane Society right before going to the Y, I couldn't get the back door opened so I just brought the container (which isn't heavy at all) into the front and took it out the door. The only time I buy clothing online is if I tried it in the store and maybe they have a different color. You can count me in "the ladies of leisure" group
dsjnix - I wouldn't cut your calories any lower. The weight WILL come off, it'll just take time. Unfortunately, the older we get, the longer it takes. But the good news is that it DOES happen. Don't get discouraged. I know that's easy to do. Don't forget to get cardio regularly, too.
katla - that "middle age spread" is where the layers go right above the waist of my pants and just below my ribs. How I HATE this. It'll just mean watching my diet more carefully. One year we bought a tree with the ball so we could plant it. Did you dig the hole for the tree already? I know we needed to and then line the hole with leaves. I probably net less calories, too since I never add in my exercise calories. It's just a mind game with me, I know that.
Linda - woohoo on that great loss
Lee - good luck in your marathon. When is it? Welcome to our group!
debi - I'm going right now to check out that download for the Wii. Thanks for the info Update: Looks like I would need to buy an entire new console. I was thinking that this would just be an upgrade to the console that I have.
Well, this morning started out by my dropping off my aluminum at the Humane Society. Then I went to CVS since they had batteries on sale. Normally, I don't buy the small packages, but it was on sale for $5.99 and I had a $5 coupon in addition to a 50 cent one so in the end I paid 56 cents for it. Then took the deep water class at the Y, then went to Big Lots to get Vince his bread, then stopped at Bi-Lo since I needed yogurt and if I got it there I got $1 off plus it was on sale. While I was there Vince called to ask if I was near the WalMart in Conover so I went there to see if I could get a storage container for him. The WM in Hickory had 3 containers but no lids, the Conover one was the same way. So, I stopped at the Y to update my graph for the $5 gas card but they'd already taken it down, then went to Target (no, I didn't pay by credit card) to see if they had a 22gal container. They only had a 25gal one, but Vince thinks that'll work. Then home.
I'm planning to do stepping on the AMT tomorrow at the Y. How I miss the stepping machine they used to have. There the steps moved and you had to keep up, on the AMT it is just so easy to get to where you're going slower.
I'm thinking that after going to the Y tomorrow, I'll probably be sweaty and my clothes will be sweaty, so I'll do a load of laundry and get them in there.
brooke - big congrats on being on here for so long
Cynthis - I just KNEW someone would direct you as to how to reply to individual posts. That's exactly what I do, put everything in a word document and then cut and paste,
Heather - sometimes when I'm doing the plank I peek down at my abdomen (I am usually in just my underpants and sport bra), and I can see the skin hanging over my underwear. I agree that weight training has made the biggest difference. I can see it so much in my shoulders and my arms. Actually, sometimes I have to be careful that the sleeves of a blouse, etc aren't too tight.
Harper - welcome and happy new year to you, too
KathyDB - keep coming in here for ideas, inspiration and lots else. These women are just wonderful
Pat in OH - happy aniversary
Juanita - I didn't think it could snow when it was that cold!!! brrrrr
Jane in CO - good for you not giving up! Wish I had stories about dh going shopping with me, but he won't so I don't have any stories. Once I did go shopping with Denise, she has expensive tastes, and she was looking at the most expensive dresses, etc. So....I started dancing. Right there in the store. She was so embarassed that she left the store asap, which was just fine with me....lol Thanks for telling me about those jeans. Will definitely be checking them out. We have a Dillards near us. Or I can go to the one in FL (when we go down there).
ktsmom - welcome and congrats on being on MFP for so long
Denise - hello,
Allison - stay warm as you can. That's just awesome the changes. Bet you feel better, too.
Dvorah - welcome. This forum will be under your "my topics". Trust me, there's ALWAYS changes. Kind of like death and taxes -- another thing you can count on.....lol
Susan - I am so, so sorry for your daughter. I'm in a way surprised they told her while she was in Cambodia and didn't just wait to tell her when she came back. Now I'm sure she won't be able to enjoy the rest of her vacation.
Cleo - welcome. Wonderful way of looking at things: every month should end lighter than it started. Love it!
Warm welcome to anyone new that I may have missed.
Michele in NC0 -
Boy it will take me awhile to read everyone's posts... This is an active group! ????
Exermom - the marathon is March 15.
Katla - I'm from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Hope everyone is staying warm... It's cold here for us southern folk.... I would freeze solid up north!0 -
Hello Ladies,
WOW, took me most of the day today to read all of the posts and I didn't stop to take notes. I see lots of new ladies joined and that is exciting to see how many people are taking care of themselves and getting better health for 2014.
It is freezing here in Maryland. We got about 5 inches of snow last night. It is really pretty and most of the dogs love to play in it. For one girl, it was her first snow so she was quite funny walking in it. She would move very slowly and looked like she was trying to keep from having to put her feet down. Once she started playing with the others she seemed to really like it.
Did ok in Dec. and gained only 1/2 pound during the holidays. Today is the first day really getting back to eating under the calories goal and I have to say that right now I'm feeling a little hungry. I will have a cup of hot tea and then off to bed.
January goals:
- Do the plank at least 3 times a week. Right now I can't hold it longer than 15 seconds.
- Stay within the calories each day. Myfitnesspal just lowered my daily calorie intake
- Cardio 3 times a week.
- Lose at least 3 pounds
- Drink the water at the levels and times someone posted on here in an early post.
Good night and stay as warm as possible
Tina from MD0 -
Checking in. Well all my prayers aren't being answered the way I wanted them to. Everyone is in except one family and they only have money for one night at a motel. So basically they will get in in time to get presents under the tree and sit down for our meal. But our winter storm will be starting tomorrow night :sad: and continue into Sunday and Monday. :sad: :sad: 3 families were going to be driving home on Sunday. One is here with us and the other two families, which each have two families...does that make sense? Anyway none of them have enough money to stay another night but I know that we could all pitch in if we needed to. But the problem is they all may need more than one extra night. We might just need to hunker up and have a huge slumber party at our house. We have a big family room! Hope they all brought enough diapers. 4 babies plus my 7 year old grand daughter which is the bounciest person I know. And my youngest daughter took her last Effexor yesterday and she is having out of body experiences. She has been slowly weaning herself off with doctors help. But she is dizzy and really just doesn't feel good. She is one of the main cooks of our meal!!! :sad: :sad: It's just not a good scene here this weekend.
My husband and I both woke up at the same time therefore we weighed ourselves at the same time. Although I am very proud of the 51, almost 52, pound loss, I still see I weigh 20 pounds less than my husband and that is still embarassing. I know I shouldn't feel that way. Maybe it's my mood.
I forget who it was asking for my email so that she could add me when her FitBit problems got taken care of. It's doydie@wowway.com. When I was a little girl they called me Joycie instead of Joyce. Well my little brothers couldn't say my name and called me Doydie. They couldn't say my sister's name, Norma, and they called her Norpy. So I think I at least got the better name.
I guess I shouldn't sound as if I am the only person having weather problems. I think the whole world is this weekend. so I am not alone.
Well I have listened to the depressing weather report so it's time to turn the TV off and take my medicine and turn on my office computer with my quiet music and start slowing my body and brain down. I think I will take a sleeping pill so I will be able to get up at a decent time and start everything tomorrow. If I don't 'see' you again, Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Good evening Wonderful Women!
Susan - So sorry about your daughter's puppy. I know it would break my "mother's heart" if I couldn't console my daughter at the loss of her dog. Prayers for all...
Today is a day of disappointments and confessions:
I finally did my January 1 weigh-in this morning. Four pounds have crept on since the last time which was Christmas Day. I changed them on my MFP check-in to be reflected on my ticker. :sad:
Someone brought a dozen donuts to work and I failed to resist a Boston cream!
My fitness coach didn't show up this evening. When I got home I found out that his (ex-) wife had been in a car accident. We've rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3:00. I hope to have something better to report after that.
Tomorrow morning I'm going for a walk with a (new to me) meetup.com group that walks in my area. I hope they don't go too fast for me as I am quite out of shape!
We had a beautiful, sunny but chilly day today in Southwestern British Columbia. The roads were a little icy this morning. Thank goodness for studded winter tires!
Have a great evening all,
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Hello Friends
Warm thoughts going out to those of you in the grips of the artic freeze. Please be careful, especially if you go outside to walk fur-babies. I feel for all the people who are at airports waiting out the weather delays.
Susanrechter: I too consider myself a “Plateau Princess”. I know I’ve lost inches, but have been gaining and losing the same two pounds for 3 months now. Like you, I also have integrated high intensity intervals in my cardio. I found an app on my kindle where I can preset the timing. So sorry about your daughter’s dog. What a heartbreak.
Jeanne: Welcome to this community. We’re here to support each other on the journey to health and fitness. Come back often.
Margaret: Intention is a superb mantra. I admire how you’ve cut back on watching TV.
Jb: Love your attitude and your positive mindset. Getting healthy starts on the inside.
Juanita: Kudos to you for getting off the couch to exercise despite knee pain. I’ve been there and can tell you that the more I exercise the better the knee feels. Hang in there.
Janehadji: Hope you find the fitbit or they replace it for you. Can you believe this crazy Colorado weather?
Kevrit: Great goals!
Teral: Congrats on entering Onederland. Keep up your positive spirit.
Vicki: Happy dance for you on getting down another pant size.
Meg: Scrapbook intervention? I’m awe of people who take the time and care to put together scrapbooks. What a treasure for your family.
Barbie: So sorry to hear about your friend with ALS. I hope she continues to live with grace. I lost one of my brothers to this awful disease.
Michele: I’d love to see the video of your decorations on FB. Hope you got my friend request, but if you not, you can find me: Rori Lindo-Britton. WoW. You know it's cold when your car door freeze shut.
Brooke: How I envy your creativity. What do you like to paint? Happy One Year Anniversary! Love your bottomless collection of great quotes.
Eileen near San Diego: I went in the opposite direction > from sunny Calif and Hawaii to Colorado where for the first time in my life I live with snow. At least it’s sunny about 300 days a year. Today was 50!
BJ: Welcome back and keep on logging.
Joyce and Cynthia: Thanks for the fitbit advice. I have a birthday coming up…hmmmm….
DeeDee: I’ve never tried spanx. Are they comfortable? I’m old enough to remember the old school girdles…oh the pain!
Katla: Do good to hear the wrist is healing and you’re able to do yoga again.
Linda in Northern Ontario: Minus 43? Yikes.
Lee: Welcome. This community is a safe and healthy place to hang while you work towards your awesome goals.
Grandmallie: I believe you were the one to first mention the low carb wraps. DH and I tried them this week and we have a new love. Will look for the Sugar Free Oregon Chai.
Kelley60: Welcome back...good luck with the move.
Heather: Thank you for recommending the face exercise book. I reminds me I have one already downloaded on my kindle, and it’s time to stop procrastinating doing these exercises. It’s been added to my January goals.
Pat in Ohio: Happy Anniversary. A great-grandchild is certainly something to look forward to.
Sandy in Ontario: Welcome back! Bravo for doing a good job with your food during a stressful time.
Jill: Your vegetable dishes sound delish!
Today I had the blood work done in anticipation of my annual physical later this month. Realized that I am a *mere* 9 pounds from hitting a normal BMI. That is my goal for the year. Yesterday MFP emailed out 101 health and fitness resolutions that rock. This is a terrific resource that I'll use to jog myself out of behavior ruts.
Stay well.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills
My word for 2014 = Release
Goals for January:
:glasses: Reduce carb consumption to 30 grams 2x per week Five face exercises every day
:bigsmile: Schedule three weeks of vacation
:drinker: When in doubt, chose vegetables (from The Happiness Project)
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Hi, My name is Sylvie and I'm new here... Or I should say that I'm back.
Tried a few times but timing was not right. Now it is time to get back to business and lose the weight that I gained at lightning speed.
I am divorced and live alone with my son. I'm in the suburb of Vancouver.
I had lost all my weight but my life got out of control (and I let it happen unfortunately) and it took me over a year to get it back to a point where I'm back on my feet.
I have close to 100 lbs to loose and I'm in no rush as long as I make some progresses into going down.
I have been inactive for a while so I am starting progressively and focussing on being healthier then eventually adding some exercise.
My goal for January is to loose something (not picky on how much) and by the end of the month to have started re-integrating some exercise into my routine. My garage is setup as an exercise room with a theadmill, mats, weight and a TV, but I let it go and need a couple of week to clean it up so I can reclaim the space.
Happy new year 2014 everyone.... and a great year ahead of us!!0 -
Hello ladies:flowerforyou:
The whole world seems to be getting colder..... so I hope all of you my friends are safe and warm. those who need to venture out please be careful.
Welcome to all the ladies who are new here. Hope you keep coming back and we get to know you better. This is such a wonderful group :bigsmile:
Susan so sorry for you and your daughter:brokenheart: . Sending hugs to both of you.
I have been for my weekend run this morning and noticed pain in my knees afterwards, oldage is creeping up:grumble:
But I love the exhilaration while running and the feeling of conquering my laziness after the run too much to stop now:blushing:
So need to get myself something to support my knees.
Drinking lemon water regularly has helped to take off the extra weight I gained over New Year's sweet consumption......
I am going back to abstaining as eating just one is a great achievement from stuffing my face, but doesnt help me in my goals.
Remember what Barbie says those who give in for the moment, losing sight of the final goal are sitting ducks for failure.
Today I also want to thank all of you my friends who have taught me so many things through your tireless striving and examples. The support and encouragement always positive and when required, a nudge to come to my senses when I needed to be more objective but never ever judging me.
Thank you!:flowerforyou: :drinker:
Drinking lots of water
Drinking warm water with lemon
Eating mindfully
Exercising
Anamika from Mumbai
NSV My mother who is here is listening to me for the first time, when I suggested she increase her water intake. She even did a Leslie Samson walking programme from Youtube, (as I have read some of you doing it). Must be because of some changes she sees in me ( Clicking my heels and jumping over the moon) She even read a few of your posts.:bigsmile: 0 -
No time to post! Off to DSIL.
Might get back in tonight if I get on her wifi.
Love Heather UK
Stay safe all of you in the COLD. We are wet, wet, WET!0 -
Cynthia - I'd never heard of a rental tree! How neat! I'm guessing that they aren't real big. Is having the ball in the home somewhat of a mess? Do you have to water the tree?
Michele in NC
Hi Michele, no, it's in a kind of bucket. You do have to water it, yes. And ideally give it a gradual warming up and cooling down, like a day or two in the garage both ways.
Good morning everyone!
Cynthia0 -
January Goals: Lose 1 pound per week. Join the Y again (and go) Log my food (good and Bad) Drink more water STOP stressing Manage my time better
Tina in Florida :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
This will short today, I`ve got lots of things I need to do:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: !
Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: !
Susan So very sorry to hear about the puppy:brokenheart: :sad: :sad: !!!! I`m sure your daughter felt the virtual hug you sent out!!!
Katiebug I feel quite the wimp too:embarassed: , it`s 18 degrees this morning...I`m freezing. This is a cold spell for us in the southern states! I have actually pulled out a puffer coat to walk the dog, it`s too big now, I can actually wear several layers underneath it:laugh: . it is very warm though and that`s all I care about!
Rori I wear the smoothing Spanx, they really just smooth out any lumps and bumps (my muffin top:blushing: ), they do have what I call the "evil" Spanx that suck you in and make it difficult to breathe, those are uncomfortable and I don`t wear them:noway: !
Anamika So good to see your post!!! Fantastic news you have your mom drinking more water and walking:bigsmile: !!! Your good habits are contagious!
I must get off the behind now and start this beautiful COLD day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC0 -
Hello everyone
Kathy here...new over 50 member from Colorado Foothills...Hi Rori we are probably neighbors!
I am new to posting but hell...nothing else has worked! LOL
My Story in a nutshell: I am trying to lose weight I have lost and gained over and over again for the last 30 years...with all the practice you think I might get it right.
I am leaving today for a vacation...and we all know how those help diets BUT...
This January [especially this week] I resolve to:
Post every day
Work out at the Gym EVERY DAY
Maintain my diet
Weigh myself every morning ...no matter how frightening the prospect!
Ladies to say I need support is putting it mildly....HELP !!!
Its not the failure to maintain my weight that is haunting me...its the frustration!
Anyway that's my story...I will post tomorrow
Kathy0 -
I'm totally loving MFP. Where have u been all my dieting life? I'm also, a newbie...new to 50 too. no worries.:noway: :ohwell: Ugave me inspiration, Barbie. Thanks. Lis from snowy cold upstate NY.0
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Lis from upstate NY- I am also from upstate NY- near Syracuse. Welcome to our group.
Just trying to stay warm. We woke up to no heat. We are on automatic delivery for propane, but they didn't deliver!! May be time to check out their competition.
Deb A in central NY where it is COLD!!0
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