WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2014
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Katla – you’ll get the hang of those needles!
Cynthia – great job on releasing the weight….
Heather – it’s Sunday a great day to be preachy – but I read it as a reminder not a finger wagging preachy session… - have Jono Vernon-powell on while I read the posts… Are you going to hitchhike for your next trip?
So to all who has ever hitchhiked? I have not… And who has picked up a hitchhiker? Have not done that either...
Moondoggz – stuffing feelings is something that took us years to learn and will take years to unlearn; recognizing it is the first step…
Judy, gina, - welcome
JB – hope you feel better soon!
Yanniejannie – a raccoon in your yard – fun! ?
Christine – sounds great to tuck away some lunch fruit.
Well started the morning with a list a mile long, and haven't made a big enough dent yet... so back to it.!
Kim in N. Cal0 -
No baby yet. DD and family are over at our house. She is fed up with being pregnant and overdue. I quite understand. Did that 4 times myself. She and toddler are taking a nap, so I am taking the opportunity to hop on MFP and chat with you gals and get my vitamin F.
I just spoke with my older sister in Holland that our mom is not doing very well. It is a matter of making her as comfortable as possible, because nothing else can be done. Mom is ready, so now it's a waiting game.
I'm not over this virus yet. Annoying and tiring, especially the coughing spells. Jb and I seem to have the same thing. Everywhere people are getting this bug. DH was called in early for his volunteer work today, because of several others not able to help due to sickness.
Be well, my friends. I've read your posts, but am a little too distracted to respond.
Renny.
From windy Vancouver Island. BC0 -
Hi ladies,
After "healthy" Pancake Sunday (a weekly ritual), I went on a 12 mile bike ride, ate a nice salad for lunch, snacked on some cherries and watermelon. THEN my brother came for the Father's Day dinner. I asked him to bring my step father's fave 4 berry pie from Achtaz. He did that, ALONG WITH A PECAN PIE!!! I knew I wouldn't touch the berry pie but Miss Zero Self Control did not "just say no" to the pecan. After the damage was done, I made him take the rest with him. :ohwell:
Trying to sort through some of my piles of paper and get myself organized and ready to pack for this trip.
Michele, we're going to west central Florida. Staying on Clearwater Beach and visiting some of the surrounding area, including the Magic Kingdom. Just going for a week, well "staying" for a week. Driving so there are an additional 4-5 days on the road.
Hope everyone's having a great and, and practicing more self control than I did.
xo- Gloria in just warm enough and super sunny Metro Detroit.0 -
afternoon my friends~
well at least I got 11,000+ steps, have been running hell bent for election most of the day.. left the house at 5:30 this morning to grocery shopping... had this weeks list,and even the list for 2 weeks from now, and went by what I had on the list.. still it was a good chunk of change....came home put it all away and then swept and washed the wood floors with murphy's oil soap... helped the DH dry off the car,he washed that.. he took a shower and off we went to see my DFIL ,he was lying down for a nap.... they had a father's day brunch and he filled up on that so he was sleeping that off... put out a couple cookies for him which he prompely ate... and then off we went to Wally world for the second time, first got the DH shorts,didn't fit, so took them to a different Walmart and got him the right kind,then we forgot drip pans for the grill, so stopped 2 places to find those, oh yea while Tom was washing the car used up mushy banana's and made 2 loaves of banana nut bread, one for the DH and one for my Dad,
my brother calls me and is in a state,because he and dad got into a screaming match.. We are all worried about my dad,1 he is getting forgetful,2- he has been getting vertigo and dizzy spells more frequently and we dont want him driving up to N.H. which is were he and my DB,and son were supposed to go today...
so I called my dad and he was rip snorting mad,at Sean and all hell was breaking loose...well I grilled a couple of pork chops and fed the DH, and I wolfed one down and off I went to be peace maker, stopped and talked to my DB and SIL first, then went over to see dad, Banana bread in hand, he dove right into that.. so I have them talked into going up N.H. tomorrow the 3 of them(this should be interesting)to do some work at the cottage... now in the meantime, I will have to go check on my dad's dog twice a day while they are gone, and possibly if Sean isnt back by weds morning, go over to there house, and make sure Faith(SIL mom) takes her insulin correctly and get her protein shake together and make her a sandwich for lunch before going to work...
I have alot of stuff packed -non perishable for the trip sitting on the dining room table.. will take that all up next weekend..
DH says why do we have to go 2 places id be happy with just one. I said this isnt about me, this is about the girls... this is there vacation with us and I want them to have a great time.. but I want to enjoy it too...
well I am bushed, so gonna hit the hay early.. hope everyone enjoyed there weekend
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Thanks for all the supportive responses right there with anyone that struggles with using food as a drug of choice. I have had a food disorder since high school. First anorexia, then bulimia and it turned into just good old binging. I have come a long way but I agree with everyone here stress and triggers are good to know and be aware of. I agree tomorrow is another day and as long as we keep on trucker we don't fail :flowerforyou:0
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Allison, don't get yourself burned out. You have a lot on your plate. What are you doing for yourself?
We have had a good Father's day. My nephew, my sisters son, wanted to go to Cheddars. I got my grilled chicken sald without the cheese. I have them put the pecans on the side so I can eat them as desert. then I give the croisant to whoever wants it at the table. My nephew has worked for Schwans delivering pizza to grocery stores. I guess it's a division of Schwans. Anyway, he has worked there for about 15 years and pretty much top of pay scale and has heard that they like to find reasons to fire people who are paid as much as he is since they can replace him for a $10/hour person. So he got fired the other day but he is pretty heavy and it wasn't a lifestyle that allowed him to be on a decent diet. He has diabetes 2 due to his obesity and has arthritis. So he is really pretty glad he now has an opportunity to find a new job. He is an alcoholic and has been sober since 1998. He would really like a job in a treatment center so he can be a counselor. We have two in Evansville, one would let him him share his experience as a tech the other one would not but both offer tuition reimbursement. Our youngest who is kind of budget strapped came over and mowed our lawn for her Dad for his present.
I had another weird feeling in church today. I didn't feel dizzy at all or feel close to seeing black but after singing a couple of verses I was breathless and had to stop singing for a couple of words. So I had to skip every couple of phrases so that I could look halfway normal up in the choir loft. If this continues I will have to talk to my doctor about it. I know I am bad but I don't eat breakfast before I go to church so I don't take my medicine until I get home and fix lunch. So I guess I will have to eat breakfast and take all my medicine so that I can have some fuel in my tank.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Did an hour of Gilad's Step and Tone DVD. I think it's pretty decent. He doesn't give a whole lot of cueing, but I think that's because you're doing two things at once and that's hard. But in all, I find the DVD to be decent. Tomorrow I'm planning to do some of my 10 Minute Tummy Toner DVD, hold my plank, and then take the extremepump class.
jaks - welcome back!
Beth - the main reason I change up my workouts is because I get bored easily. Another reason is that I use different muscles, but the main reason is so that I don't get bored.
katla - thanks for the suggestions about plants. I made a note of them and will certainly keep tham in mind when I'm ready. We don't have dirt -- we have this horrible red clay. Is that acidic? (you can tell that I'm not a gardener). Good luck knitting! Isn't that grandchld here YET???
Cynthia T60 - when a cat throws up, sometimes I use just water and other times I use a rug cleaner that I got from the people who evidentally installed the rugs. Personally, I don't think it's all that fantastic. To me, the water works just fine and then I just rub the spot with a clean paper towel
Patty - I never realized just how much I would miss my dad.
Welcome everyone new (too many to mention individually)
Joanie - I always snap my asparagus, too, right when the woody part starts. But I always feel like I'm wasting so much that I paid for
I made these indoor smores for Vince, and they kept looking me in the face in the refrig. Sure wish he'd finish them! I did have about 1/2 of one. Every time I open the fridge, I keep saying "over 200 calories and for what?" But I still broke down and had 1/2 of one
Sylvia - happy MPF anniversary!
Meg - Your idea of Heather putting out different foods for us to taste is certainly up my alley!!! We certainly don't want her to serve "inferior" food to anyone....lol
Exercised, had breakfast, read the paper, then went out and did some more riverrocking. It seems like it's going really slowly but I know that's because the area where we are working right now is quite wide. When we were rocking the area behind the spa, it seemed to go quickly because some areas were very narrow. The previous owners had mulch put down there (why, I really don't know, mulch is so light) so occasionally I have to take a load of mulch up to the front of the house. The landscape fabric that is down is VERY worn and detiorated. With all the landscape fabric in the garbage, I just might have to put out the garbage tomorrow. Now that we recycle so very much, I almost never put the garbage out unless they're also collecting the recyclables. Vince keeps saying that the rock pile is going down, but I don't see it yet. Then went in the pool a bit, now on here.
Renny - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart goes out to you
Gloria - have a great time in FL. We were originally going to go down the last weekened in June for the Firecracker 400, but that's when Jessica is moving into her place and Mom and Dad Moving Inc. was recruited. So no FL until Feb.
Just made some oatmeal raisin cookies to take to Jess's. I know she won't eat them, but the people who are going to help her move that weekend can have them. As I was making them I decided that it is my solemn duty to be sure that Heather's food is up to par. And there's only one way for me to be sure........
Alison - it went from winter right into summer, I wish I had been able to wash and wax my car. I usually like to do that before the summer begins, but like I said, Mother Nature had her own ideas.
Joyce - have something to eat before church.
Well, off to take a shower and then beddybye. Need to wash that river dirt out of my hair.
Michele in NC0 -
Pretty quiet day here; I just realized that I didn't even get in the car today..............can not remember the last day that happened!!!
Started trimming the bushes out front last night and finished them up tonight, so they are finally shaped and don't look all wild. I love that electric trimmer!!!! (Never imagined I'd say that!!!) Also started on a border: about 15ft. worth that has gone completely wild, trying to get that sorted out as my 2 peonies and my iris are in there and getting choked out. Let it alone way too long because there were baby bunnies; now it's beyond a mess............Kim, how far do you travel, lol? I think I'll just dig the iris out to replant later and weed around the peonies and kill off the rest with some vegetation killer maybe????
I'd really hate to lose the peonies though, they came from home and the stock is older than me!!
Made a meatloaf for DH with 93% hamburger, chopped green peppers, onion, parsley, dash of light soy, a bit of Heinz 57, and a can of those fire-roasted tomatoes.....turned out pretty tasty. Also boiled red potatoes with dill (from the yard), steamed asparagus, and carrots. Had my fav. watermelon tonight: chopped up and sprinkled with mint and balsamic vinegar..yum! DH got a book from DD and four shirts from me (even if he's not my father, as he told me one year about mothers day, grrrrr)............and got to spend the day in the garage working on ham radio and computer stuff.........his ideal day.
Also did what seemed like 40 loads of laundry and cleaned a bit....now I know why I spend so much time out of this house.
Tomorrow is ladies exercise then a fundraising luncheon to benefit the family of a policeman who was killed here about 2 weeks ago.
Sleep well, all,
yanniejannie
ps.......Pat.............LOVE the early pic of you and your DH!!!0 -
Hey !! Its newbie, Lady Carol...just popping in to say hi, I am excited to start my strength training tomo, let the work keep on keeping on!! Fathers day was an emotional day for me, as my father passed in March, I however did not succumb to o.d nasty behaviors, of eating to stuff my feelings of drinking wine to numb myself, I let myself feel the sadness, cried and moved forward...I am so great full to be able to share witn you all, it is a cleansing, spiritual feeling for me.
gotta go get ready for nignt night time, the alarm goes off pretty darn early tomo.
talk, toto...
Carol in Monroe. ♥♥♥♥♥0 -
yanniejannie - I can come and work with you if you'll pay for the plane ticket :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: In fact you buy the ticket, let me stay free and feed me - and I'll waive my hourly rate --- I'm getting the deal there!!!
Father's day - Wow, not a trigger day for me anymore - the last father's day I had with my dad was 37 years ago - he had a heart attack and died at 52 years old. :frown: Very weird to think I have been alive longer than he was. He was a great guy that I miss; like anyone who has lost someone dear, after a period of time, instead of everyday being hard is it just occasional waves. I was very lucky - my dad was our families rudder - he groomed each of us kids to be the best we could be; and kept controls on my mom's overbearing personality. :laugh: I was 19 yrs. old when he died; my sister and brother just little ones at 11 and 9 and it was much harder on them - mom tried her very best --but it was lacking; I tried to fill his shoes but that was pretty unsuccessful - especially since I was in college 4 hours away and only 19 - my sister is beginning to be all she can be; my brother chose drugs and booze...- Interestingly my trigger days are not the holidays, but just times I wish he was here to share with - and I don't eat or drink - thank goodness I have plenty of other excuses to eat and drink :drinker: :drinker: LOL
Treasure what you have.
Kim in N. Cal0 -
Dinner was so much fun! The kids came and were fussing about who would get to sit next to grandpa. My son settled the argument by saying the HE would sit next to grandpa. I made meat loaf too, along with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. (I made an unsalted beef patty for myself). Even the kids ate well, so I think it was good. Not many left overs. I also made the most BEAUTIFUL angel food cake and strawberries for dessert. I love making angel food cake. The way it puffs up in the pan. It always turns out well, and it is hubby's favorite. The kids made Father's Day cards for grandpa. That was cute. My son told hubby happy Father's Day too, which warmed my heart.
I've been really dizzy this afternoon. I managed to walk with the dogs after the kids left, but no extra. Nine more days till my cardiologist appointment. I'll be glad when that happens.
Good night everyone!
Sylvia0 -
I just found this thread. Yay, more people my age. I just started on 6/5 and am having a blast. I hope to get to know everyone so I can cheer you all on. Add me as a friend if you wish.0
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Newbe Judy here, thank you all so much for the welcome. Love reading your posts.
Good night and God Bless from Ohio.0 -
Heather: Good luck with your travel plans. I’m happy to hear your DH is doing well with the medicine. I’ll be right over for tea, but I’ll have to pass on the clotted cream. Thanks for the invitation.:bigsmile: What can I bring?:flowerforyou:
Kim: Teaching cooking to kids at camp would be challenging and fun. I hope you enjoy every minute.:flowerforyou:
Jill: I’m happy that you had a good time on your trip and will have lovely memories to savor.:flowerforyou:
Renny: Enjoy your peace and quiet. I had no plans for DH for father’s day, but we had fun working on the fishing boat and cooking our first ever barbecue beef brisket. DH heard from both of our kids. You’re in my prayers. So much has been happening in your life, both good and bittersweet. I’m happy that you were able to take that trip to see your mom a few months ago and sorry you’re sick now.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: I think I like the happily married couple joke best. Thanks for the laugh.:laugh: :laugh:
Barbara in GA: Bump means bring up my post. It is actually a way to find your place in the conversation when you really don’t have anything to say and want to continue reading where you left off.:flowerforyou:
Michele: I’d consider rhododendrons or azaleas. They’d do fine at your altitude, and have wonderful blooms in the spring. They prefer acid soil, are very low maintenance, and come in a range of sizes & colors. I don’t know about your soil acidity, but the clay around here is on the acid side. You can get information from your county extension office or garden center. If other homes in your area have rhododendrons or azaleas, your soil ph is probably fine.:flowerforyou:
Kim: I’m part of the never picked up a hitchhiker and never hitched a ride with a stranger club. It is called the smart girl’s club. I’m getting there with the double pointed needles. Yikes, they’re a pain. I have several mistakes in the little hat, and have done the whole thing over so many times that the current mistakes will stay. I love your comments about your dad. Mine was special, too.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: Breakfast and medicine will help you sing beautifully in the choir. Health comes first.:flowerforyou:
Welcome to the newbies! Post often and let us know where you’re from.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Good morning everyone!
Gloria: love the pie story. Pecan pie is so delicious!
Alison: I got tired just reading your first paragraph! You must have more energy than I do. I sure hope so, because you’ve got a whole lot on your plate.... Are you sleeping well? :flowerforyou:
Joyce: eating breakfast would be a good way to start; otherwise I agree a doctor’s visit may be a good idea.
Michele: I can’t imagine just water working on my wool carpet. The best luck I’ve had is with a very weak solution of dishwashing detergent, but that can stain too. Even the professional carpet cleaners can’t get everything out. Bleh.
Asparagus ends: sometimes I cook them and make kind of a “broth” to use for soup (throwing the ends away afterwards).
Working again today (lots of sitting); I get up regularly to put in a load of laundry etc. Slept OK, kind of restless.
Tomorrow’s my cardiologist appointment and I have lots of questions. They’re doing an ultrasound first, then I’ll talk to the cardiologist. My guy is going with me, so that’s great.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
Morning lovely ladies, just a quick hellooo to mark my spot before I shoot off to work. Lovely Fathers Day weekend but didn't eat enough veggies yesterday. I missed my veg!
Have a fab day.
Geri in UK0 -
Good Morning All,
Yesterday was an alone day, I mowed, trimmed, worked on my tree, cleaned, did laundry, went to the grocert and made food for the week. It was a productive day and I was tired but satisfied. Father's Day is sad for me because I lost my Dad three years ago and it still hurts. I miss him. I'm glad for all who got to spend time with theirs, memories are precious.
My daughters official due day is June 27th so I will soon be Granny again for the 5th time. I will use vacation time to watch the 4 and 2 yr old while Mom recovers, I'm looking forward to it but know it will wear me out as well. I'm just thankful I don't weigh over 300 like I use to.
Speaking of which, I've lost two lbs since my last weigh in. I'm excited about that and it gives me the push I needed to keep working at this. My work is offering a 12 week program for anyone who is 50 lbs or more over weight. The program consists of weekly meetings with a dietician, a weekly meeting and time with a personal trainer and a counsler specializing in emotional eating. I've applied but there are around 3000 employees here and a good portion of us are over weight. The limit per class is 15 and as far as they have said so far there are three sessions scheduled. We will see. I would love to work with a dietician and the counsler.
Tomorrow is my ab class, I am looking forward to it and have started working on the routine. We work out our abs obviously but I like to change up the exercises so that people don't get bored.
I guess I better get to work.
Hi Judy from Ohio, where are you in our wonderful state? I’m from the greater Cincinnati area.
Pat in Ohio, love the picture.
Renny, I hope you get to feeling better. Sympathy and prayers for your family and your Mom.
Grandmallie, Bless your heart, you sound like you have your hands full.
Hello to the newbies, wishing all a healthy and blessed day.
Patty, Cincinnati OH0 -
morning ladies~
well woke up at 11 pm and then couldnt go back to sleep until after 1,so much on my mind... so much to do in the next couple of weeks
I am hoping all calms down and I can take a breath.. next weekend will be nice, even though it will be a work weekend, I get to spend time with my brother, will check out the first place we are going and I will learn the ropes there, then down to the cottage and do some work there,, I will be able to get up early and walk down to the beach and relax for an hr or so.. that is my peace place.. sitting on a bench,listening to the waves and the gulls cackling,the smell, there is no greater place on earth for me...
going to work at 10:30 and then go to check on my dad's dog... then home..0 -
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Good Morning ladies......I see 50+ and all ofyour wonderful successes!!!! I struggle to lose and need to see how/when/why to do this.....starting again for the million Monday I think...... seems I just really need to saty 1200 calories and under do not lose if I am any higher.........thanks ladies0
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Don't have much time. Just woke up and have to get ready for the gym, but I wanted to chime in on the carpet stain issue. When we got sweet baby Bruno I bought a bottle of something called Urine Gone at Walmart. I never needed it for urine, but I tried it on vomit stains, grass stains, root beer, and mud on my off-white wool carpet and it worked like magic. You just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then blot it up with paper towels. I just put the paper towel down and stepped on it with my foot a few times. Didn't even need to get down on my hands and knees. It even removed some old stains that the professional carpet cleaners couldn't get out.
Sylvia0 -
Good morning! Since I was so far behind, I've mostly skimmed, but trying hard to keep up with all of you.
I don't remember exactly when I posted last, but the boy child is all graduated and is now on a mission trip with church in, of all places, McDowell County where I grew up and my parents still live! He will be doing home repair, yard work, etc for those who need help. My parents were here and left Sunday morning. Probably about the same time my son was on the church van headed their way. LOL
In the continuing house saga...I took my parents by my house on Saturday. My mother was her usual critical self, but at least I can laugh about it now. She refused to believe me when I said that my hallway and my bathroom were the same color and painted from the same gallon of paint! Speaking of paint, I took the can from my living room paint and asked Lowes to match it (the original paint did not come from Lowes) and, when it didn't match, I shrugged and figured out a way to make it work. Making it work meant painting two walls of my living room (which needed a tiny spot on each touched up). Well, since those two walls were not in my original plan, the gallon was not enough. I took the can I got from Lowes, with the formula on it, and said, "I need another gallon of this, please." When he started painting yesterday, the new gallon matched the OLD paint in the living room!!! So off we went to Lowes to pitch a dignified hissy fit. To summarize, I got a refund on the gallon of paint that wasn't right, a free gallon of paint in the new color, and a $50 Lowes gift card. However, when I left Lowes yesterday, their "tinter" wasn't working right and they were still working on getting the color right. The manager himself was working on it instead of assigning an employee to do it. He is to call me today when the paint is ready. In fact, he took my address, too, so I'm thinking it might get delivered. Now, ladies, when I say a dignified hissy fit, I mean that I was firm, but as polite and even toned as it is possible to be. I only asked for a free gallon of paint as restitution (I'm having to pay my painter twice) and the manager ASKED what else he could do. I made big fluttery eyes at him and stuttered around and asked for $25 in gift cards. He said, "Let's make it $50!" That old saying about catching more flies with honey than with vinegar works more often than not!
Heather, your scones look just like my mother's biscuits! I've made scones before (thinking they were something very exotic) and realized I had an old fashioned southern biscuit. :laugh: We eat biscuits with EVERYTHING! I love them best fresh, hot, buttered, and with homemade blackberry jam or molasses. They're amazing with country ham, too. Growing up, my mother made a huge batch at breakfast and another huge batch at supper. We ate them leftover with peanut butter for lunch or snack.
I am going to be trying to make the most of my week without my little (huge) housewrecker. I love my son as much as one can love anyone, but it is so wonderful to be able to clean something and it still be clean the next time I look at it!
Here is my baby boy and me on graduation night.
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Carol in NC0 -
Moondoggz when I was in High School I would binge. I would eat everything in sight from when I got home until dinner and then I would eat dinner. For me it was the anxiety and stress of school. When I start having those feelings of anxiety and stress I know I have to watch myself around food. Buffets are out for me without intense planning ahead. Occasionally I will overeat, but I no longer binge. It also took me years to figure out that when I am low in certain nutrients I am more vulnerable too.One of our fellow forum members posted a link to food cravings that I found helpful too. Google food cravings and you should find it if you are interested. I also found reading books on how food effects my health helpful too. I do find on the whole I make better choices today than I used to.
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Patty: I lost my dad in 1990, just after his 73rd birthday. I still miss him.
The Berlin Wall was taken down that summer. He would have loved to see that. Both of our kids got in touch with their dad yesterday. Our son called early in the day and our daughter texted later. DH has trouble hearing, so the text messages were as appreciated as the call. It is great that your company is setting up a program to help employees who are overweight. I hope you are one of those who are selected to participate and freely share what you learn.:flowerforyou:
Alison: Waves and gulls are so soothing! I’m glad you have them to look forward to.:flowerforyou:
Ready for 2014: Follow the MFP program and let it determine your starting calories. Few are started at 1200 calories. It is too restricted for those who've been eating substantially more and are quite heavy. The program determines your calories in such a way that you are eating at a deficit, but not a huge deficit. It took many months for me to get to 1200. Losing weight slowly gives your body a chance to adjust and also gives you time to learn new habits. Set your goal to lose 1-1.5 pounds a week and don’t expect to lose the same amount week after week. Many of us sit at a plateau for a while and suddenly drop a couple of pounds, then sit at another plateau. Welcome to a great group.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Thanks for letting us know about Urine Gone at Walmart. Is it in the pet department?:flowerforyou:
Our poor little dog had his rabies shot and other vaccination updates Saturday and has been in pain ever since. He is miserable. I took him back in to the vet’s office yesterday and he’s now on several medications to ease pain—including prednisone! The vet said this could take several days to go away, but isn’t dangerous.:sick: He is constantly whining, which means we're suffering, too.:frown:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Good Morning and Happy Monday Ladies –
Had a really nice weekend. On Saturday went to Baltimore to visit mom and take her to the cemetery to give dad a visit. On Sunday we had a cookout for FIL and family. It was a beautiful day, 80 with very low humidity, so we grilled and at out on the deck.
I am getting a good harvest of leaf lettuce and spinach out of the garden. Nothing else yet, but it won’t be too much longer before we get zucchini and tomatoe’s.
I missed my step goal on Saturday night, I didn’t realize I was only 180 steps short and then my fitbit went to zero when midnight hit. I was a little ticked as the day got away from me. Wessecg – great pictures, looks like a beautiful day for a ride. Gloria – will have to try your smoothing recipe, sounds tasty. Megblair1 – I have been away for awhile, what are you writing? Heather – I can very well imagine the scone with jam and clotted cream. Sounds devine. Jill – it sounds like you got to sample a lot of places during your cruise. I find a cruise is a great way to figure out where you might like to go again and spend more time. Silvia – I always have to do a tick check when I come back from y hiking, they are bad here in Delaware.
Hope everyone is on track for their goals.
Suzy0 -
Good Morning,
Congrats to you and your son Carol, what a life milestone.
Suzy, I made the same smoothie again this morning. It was just as great but warning, those dates are very stubborn and take a lot of blending time.
Have not yet worked out today. Had to get my roots covered, showered and out the door early to take Aaron to visit his new school for the fall. Needed to drop off enrollment paperwork and it gave him an opportunity to see it, meet the principal, tour the school, etc. He was very apprehensive going in and left excited to start school in the fall. Here's hoping. :drinker:
Working on packing, cleaning, preparing, etc.
Will try to check in at the end of the day.
Happy day to all!
xo- Gloria in hot and sweaty Metro Detroit (boy, what a difference a day makes)0 -
Good morning ladies!
I hope you all are having a wonderful start to your week. Today is my treadmill workout. I have done 20 minutes and will do 45 minutes total. Then housework, the bedding is already in the dryer.
Carol, beautiful boy child! Thank you for sharing!
Katia, I hope your little fur baby is feeling better soon!
Sylvia, I hate ticks! I grew up on a farm with lots of animals and ticks. This was before all the collars, etc. to help control them.
Welcome all new ladies.
Hugs to all and best wishes for a great week.
Cindy in OK0 -
happy mon.
Getting ready for the pool with Violet.
Got a nice surprise from the pastor and his wife,a dozen red roses.How nice
hugs
jane0 -
Good morning - I started to lose weight when our office relocated to a business section. At lunch time I went out and started walking. A couple of other ladies were out doing the same thing and told me once around the circle is a mile. I thought if I could do one lap I should be able to do 2 - I got up to 3 laps and then hurt my knee. I kept going - however that is all I did I've lost the weight I wanted to and I enjoy my lunch hour work out, but now my thighs and arms are so flabby. I'm doing more strength training now - kind of catching up. Will I ever tone and get mucsle back if I keep it up. I still like to get out and run so I'm going to alternate days...any suggestions - help.
Thanks,0 -
Hello ladies,
Just a few seconds here at work and getting caught up with the many posts so can't respond to individuals just yet. My DH, sister and I went to Glacier National Park in Montana for a week. It was so beautiful and was able to get in a couple of nice hikes. Although we ate what and when we wanted, with the extra hiking, came back with no weight gain. :happy:
Back to work (sitting all day) and tracking my food.
Hot and humid here. So different then the cool, clear air of Montana.
Tina from MD0
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