WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2014

vickikwhisler

Happy Wednesday, everyone! My second night on this thread, and I think I'm going to be very happy with this group.

Pat from Ohio: When I saw the word "Meijer" in your post I had a pang of homesickness. I spent the first 49 years of my life in Michigan, and I was a true Meijer supporter. My kids even had their first jobs there. Now I live in the Philly suburbs, and they haven't even heard of Meijer.

GrandMallie: Hang in there. I have the exact same problems. You are not alone. I go over my calorie count at least 2-3 times a week, but as long as I know I've done it eating healthy foods, I know I'm still on the right track. Whatever we do, we cannot start beating up on ourselves. That will be sure to derail our plans, because it will put us in a negative mindset and we will lose our belief in ourselves. (I'm saying 'we' because I do this all the time and I'm trying to preach to myself, too)

GG: Welcome from one newbie to another. Great to see my home state represented. I have a very good friend who lives in Port Huron.

June Goals-
Do the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home Program 4x/week (2 weeks @ 1 mile and 2 weeks @ 2 mile) Week 1: 3x
Do the 2.5 mile path at the walking park across the street 2x/week Week 1: 1x
Try one new healthy recipe/week Week 1: Turkey Meatloaf--yummy!
Finish landscaping front of house Week 1: laid out the edging but ground is too hard to pound it in
Choose a swim suit Week 1: decided to wait another week or two before attempting this
Kitchen (room of the month) super scrub Week 1: Emptied, cleaned, sorted all food cupboards and fridge

Janette3x4

Yay! Women 50+!
Hi everyone. I am fairly new here, so I am still learning, I will take the time to read ALL of the posts here soon. Right now I just wanted to say HI!

Janette from Ca

maryinnc

This is a great board, how do I join it??

Maryann (maryinnc):happy:

jmkmomm

Yeah!!!!!! Some more new members. Our generation is making strides to being the healthiest.

I LOVE Meijers. My oldest daughter has one in her city and I love going there to shop with her. I had never been in one of the 'super stores' before. Now we have several of the Walmart and Target super stores. But I really like dthe quality of the clothes at Meijers.

We have been having severe thunderstorms here. With my husband, nothing gets in his way of going to Texas Roadhouse on a Wednesday for his 8 oz steak. It was barely raining when we left the house but pouring down when we got there. There was this little old lady at the door waiting to go to her car and didn't have an umbrella. We were getting ready to be seated and I just kept on thinking of that lady. So I went and asked her if she had an umbrella. She didn't but said that her husband was pulling the car up front for her. Well she still had about 8 feet or so to get to that car in torrential downpour. I have an oversize umbrella so I told her I would walk with her. I don't know what I would have done if she had fallen. She had to hold onto my arm to get down the curb. She said she didn't know that there were still people that would do something like that. I just told her that I would hope that some one would do the same thing for my Mom. Now the lower legs of my jeans were soaked and I couldn't wait to get home and get out of them. It's been a long time since I have worn my exercise pants but they sure feel good. I also put an afghan over my lap. This is the afghan that our previous cat would only sit on my lap if I had this afghan on my lap. But I did feel good about helping this little old lady. She looked like she had just come from the hairdresser.

To whom ever has the young girl that has cancer. Sorry I can't remember your name. I am so sorry. No person that age should have to go through something like that. Well, no one should of any age. I feel so for you and her family. But some how children who go through this can find this inner strength and help up adults. When my sister had cancer many years ago she was such a sense of strength for all of us. She was 18 when she was diagnosed.

Joyce, in rainy Indiana

grasgal

Barbie,
22,000 steps is remarkable. Congrats. I get excited when I hit over 10,000 steps.
Margaret

grasgal

Katia,
I'm getting somewhere finally by logging every bite or gulp. Not allowing denial to take over. This is a wonderful site for those ready for reality coupled with support.
Margaret

djhobs

Good evening , ladies! What a busy board this is...but wonderful...the sharing of the successes and the hardships.

JB- my heart and prayers are with you and Mariah and her family, one day, one step at a time...love the paper doll idea...

I have not been faithful to the exercising goal...have not been sleeping well...sleep for 3-4 hours, awake for 2-3 hours and then "nap" until the alarm goes off...I am sure it is part of menopause...does this EVER stop??? Exercising would probably help too...just have to drag my butt out of bed..

Not much else is new in my world...I kind of like uneventful and quiet..

Hugs and prayers for the struggles and high fives for the achievements in our journey:flowerforyou:


Jen in NY where we had beautiful blue skies today

47Jacqueline

This is a great board, how do I join it??

Maryann (maryinnc):happy:

Just post your goals for June and post every day if possible. I just started and I've met a couple of women already.

jacintafit

Hi Just joined yesterday..Thanks for being there...I hope this thing really works..Looks like it does..I dropped .600 in m y first day Jacintafit
:laugh:

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Michelle, I listen to music that I have stored on my phone when I’m walking. My last two music downloads have been Judy Collins songs. I have all sorts of music that I like to listen to and it keeps my mind busy while I walk the dogs endlessly every day….when Jake and I have “words” it doesn’t last too long and we both take our own inventory and come back with apologies and statements of how we were wrong and how we can do better next time.

:flowerforyou: Phyllis from Reno, tell your head to “shut up” when it gives you negative messages and then come read this thread and hear from all of us who have overcome the failures and turned them into successes.

:flowerforyou: Jb, thanks for the update on Mariah….what a brave girl….I will keep her in my thoughts.

:flowerforyou: Kim, Jake and I are fine----our little spats don’t last long and we know how to clean things up---and now I have a new song to listen to in the morning…..I listened to it about five times while I walked the dogs …no banana recipes from me----I put them in my breakfast shake sometimes and eat them plain and I never make desserts.

:flowerforyou: Cynthia, I’m thinking positive thoughts for the best outcome for you and your job

:flowerforyou: Sandy in VA---welcome and thanks for sharing your journey…..it is very inspiring for me to hear it because I have a friend with fibro with takes too much prescription pain medication and spends most of her life in bed either sleeping or feeling sorry for herself.

:flowerforyou: Grandmallie, would it help to plan your food for the whole day including a big enough after dinner snack?

:flowerforyou: Carol, good for you be willing to accept financial help from you ex MIL…..so many of us are great about giving and not so good about receiving

:flowerforyou: Tere, what a lot of stuff going on with your son……I’m glad he’s on the way to recovery…..best wishes to him on his weight loss journey.

:flowerforyou: Katla, our farm was small and we didn’t have it long but Jake grew some awesome vegetables and sold them at the farmers market.

:flowerforyou: Heather, I cried a lot when I was giving away my too big clothes because I loved them a lot (except for the size)

:flowerforyou: gg in MI, I get a lot of my exercise walking outdoors and it’s a great combination of exercise and meditation.

:flowerforyou: Jacqueline, those sound like good gifts for yourself to help along the weight loss journey.

:flowerforyou: Anamika, congratulations on your new school---I wish you the best there even with the longer commute and longer hours.

:flowerforyou: Vicki, good idea going to the skin doctor immediately instead of worrying and allowing a small problem to get bigger.

:flowerforyou: Meg, thanks for letting us know that you’re safe.

:brokenheart: Cathy in NS, sorry about your fall…….i hope it’s just the thing you need to help you rededicate yourself to your goals.

:flowerforyou: Kim in N. CA, there’s a great children’s book called “Walter the Farting Dog”…. See if your library has it.

:flowerforyou: Vicki from Philly, you really know how to jump in and join the community……I think you’ll be very happy with this group.

:flowerforyou: Janette from CA, welcome…..reading the posts will help you feel like part of the community

:flowerforyou: Maryann, you joined this board the minute you posted…..keep coming back

:flowerforyou: Grasgal, I don’t have a job outside my house and I have dogs that love to walk so it’s not too hard for me to walk a lot of steps (yes, I am obsessed):laugh:

:bigsmile: When I went to the periodontist on Thursday they found a filling that had come out so they contacted my dentist and today I went in for x rays, a regular check-up and had the filling fixed……the dentist said my teeth are in great shape and the x rays looked great so I am very happy…..I love my teeth and want to keep them forever.

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

:bigsmile: 26,000 steps today


"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."

margaretturk

Worked in the garden on and off for 4-5 hours today. I would work for about and hour then took a long break.Still tired at the end of the day. Finally beautiful weather here.

Thinking of all of you and wishing you the best.

MN Margaret I see we have another Margaret now love it.

rjadams

Just poppin to say that Bodi continues to slowly improve. Still not walking or peeing on his own but stronger each day. I feel guilty leaving Doug alone for 3 days but I can't wait to see my granddaughters. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

exermom

Did 50 min of yoga today (got to the class late, I have the hardest time making this class on time) then an hour of deep water. Planning to do Jillian Michael Hard Body DVD tomorrow.

Today was one of those days. Exercised, came home and made cornbread muffins for rummikub Tuesday (put them in the freezer), went to senior bowling. Fortunately, there were 3 on my team, 3 on the team we were playing, 4 on the team Vince was playing, but only 2 on his team. So we got home fairly early. Went in the pool, then had dinner, then went to this ceramics place. So many people have been telling me about it. I really would like to make some ceramics for the pool area.

Came home from the Y today and they are clearing one of the lots beyond our house. Well, there are three lots and I don't think the lot next to us will get developed since there's a VERY steep dropoff, which would have to be filled in (read: expensive) and then the ground will have to settle

jb - I can't get over how much Mariah has and will be going thru. My prayers are with her. Thanks for keeping us updated.

kim - when I freeze my bananas, first I peel them.

Sandy - welcome! What are jamberry wraps? Never heard of them. Great how you've always come back to exercising, that's the way to do it. You sure have a lot on your plate but you always persevere, which is great

Cynthia - thanks for sharing the twitter post. Put a smile on my face.

Allison - listen to moondogz. She's on the mark

Carol in NC - time spent with good friends is always the best

Tere - thanks for telling us about your son. All that fluid! I'm assuming he's taking a diuretic. Welcome back!

katla - have you ever played Chicken Foot Dominoes?

Gigi and possummama- welcome!

Ordered an attachment for my mixer since I've worn out the one I had. But in order to get the free shipping (cry everyone) I just had to order two DVD's. Isn't that a crying shame?

Sue in SD - what a neat idea to have those dolls and take the pictures! Whenever it's late, I usually crave carbs (like cookies, breads)

anamika - congrats on the new school!

Vicki - how great that you can get a swimsuit that you like, not what's available. What a great feeling, huh?

Sylvia - your neighbor may have a bigger garden, but I bet it isn't as great as yours

Meg - incline intervals are where I went for 3 minutes at 3% incline, then 3 minutes at 6%, then 3 min at 9%, then 3 min at 12%, then 3 min at 3% etc all at 4mph.

yanniejannie - this may sound weird, but I really enjoyed the veggie tray. Vince said something about how next month at Mexican Train they are going to grill hot dogs (yuk), not sure what's going to be happening. If so, I'm thinking everyone is supposed to bring a side. It would probably be a bad idea for me to bring a veggie tray again, but I would love it. I bet the others wouldn't, tho

Kim - I know what you mean about new clothes being so expensive. I only buy it at full price if I absolutely love it, it fits well. Otherwise, I wait until it goes on sale. I always bought my bathingsuits at the end of the season. However, the last one I bought was a chlorine-resistant one. Not on the cheap side but I know it'll hold up. I remember one time one of our cats farted and couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from! I don't log my exercise and know deep down inside that it will cover things like spoon liking, which I did when I made those cornbread muffins

Janette - "hi there"

Maryann - you joined this board by posting! Be sure to come back often

Joyce - how nice of you to walk with that lady! There's a special place in heaven for people like you

jacintafit - welcome! Yes, this really does work

Robin - so glad Bodi is improving. You must be so relieved.

Michele in NC

jb_2011

Thanks, everyone for your continued prayers and positive thoughts for Mariah

Sue, :flowerforyou: I'm sending Mariah's mom a card tomorrow with the story you shared about your DGD's friend and the paper dolls......what a fabulous idea! Thanks so much. I think Mariah will love having that as a project. See, that's why I love this thread! Great ideas from great women!

It's been a long day, I'm pooped. :yawn:

jb in Portland

GodMomKim

Hi all
just a quick check in as I had to log dinner...

Vicki K – glad to see you again, for me making this a habit has really helped.

Janette from CA –welcome, I am from CA to where are you? I am in Northern CA, in Dublin

Maryann – welcome, just start posting, you’ve done that, you are in.

Joyce - it is JB’s niece with cancer. What a great thing you did for that older lady!

Barbie – thanks for the book recommendation – I’ll have to get it and read it to Levi! :happy:

Bodi – Keep up the good work on getting better – Levi says woof woof

Michele – I am crying for you having to order 2 new DVDs -LOL:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I have a baccalaureate to go to tomorrow evening and graduation on Saturday for my niece - and parties both times... lots of food and the idea of something healthy in this family is ambrosia salad the one with canned fruit and marshmallows I offered to bring something and got asked not to as my stuff is too fancy.. oh well, will pack a cooler with snacks and eat in my car. :noway:

have a great evening!
Kim in N. California

Janette3x4

Hi all
just a quick check in as I had to log dinner...

Vicki K – glad to see you again, for me making this a habit has really helped.

Janette from CA –welcome, I am from CA to where are you? I am in Northern CA, in Dublin

Maryann – welcome, just start posting, you’ve done that, you are in.

Joyce - it is JB’s niece with cancer. What a great thing you did for that older lady!

Barbie – thanks for the book recommendation – I’ll have to get it and read it to Levi! :happy:

Bodi – Keep up the good work on getting better – Levi says woof woof

Michele – I am crying for you having to order 2 new DVDs -LOL:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I have a baccalaureate to go to tomorrow evening and graduation on Saturday for my niece - and parties both times... lots of food and the idea of something healthy in this family is ambrosia salad the one with canned fruit and marshmallows I offered to bring something and got asked not to as my stuff is too fancy.. oh well, will pack a cooler with snacks and eat in my car. :noway:

have a great evening!
Kim in N. California

I am originally from Los Altos but live in Ukiah now. (Mendocino County)
✌

Janette3x4

Thank you for the "welcomes"! I have really enjoyed reading your posts. it's nice to "meet" you all! I will figure out how to post my goals tomorrow.
Peace and love ????

IcanIwill1

Morning ladies~
I dont know what is going on with me.. I sabatoge (sp) myself every blessed day..
did great till I got home the DH grilled a hamburger for me,so had that on a fold it flat bread.. which was all alotted into calories
then I was still starving so what did I eat,had a bowl and a half of raisin bran with unsweetened almond milk and 2 chocolate covered graham crackers, I think I stayed under but ate right up to my exercise calories:explode:
I eat well during the day. it is at night when I am starving , will have to figure that out......
I havent lost an ounce in I dont know how long, I am up 10 lbs and am disgusted with myself...
I havent been to the gym, though I race walk 3-4 miles almost every day..
being menopausal doesnt help either..im through it I think,but still
I am always a early packer, so I have some stuff on our dining table set for vacation at the end of the month when the DGd come from wisconsin...
I need someone at night, to be next to me and slap me upside the head when I reach for something:blushing:

Just browsing and found this awesome group.
Do you store most of your weight on your upper body? (Apple)
I find hyper insulinisation is the culprit...for me.(my body floods me with insulin with certain carb meals, and that in turn triggers ravenous hunger).
I know everybody is not the same, just wanted to suggest something to explore.

jmkmomm

It's evening and later that is my culprit also. Carbohydrates is my nemesis. If there is a box of cereal in the house is it fair game for me. My husband loves Life, Corn flakes, Wheaties, I eat them all dry. They don't need anything except my fingers!!! He always has Shredded wheat here to but I don't eat that dry. I do love it though with banana and milk. I have been known to fix me a couple of servings of instant mashed potatoes or oatmeal at night just because I know it's there. I swear I need a lock on my pantry. And I know that is probably why my weight doesn't budge for weeks.

Husband just got back form his karaoke. Apparently with the storms everyone was afraid to go out. But nothing keeps 'The over the hill gang' at home. Those three will go out in anything. They went one place and sang 5 songs apiece and their trio songs to the bartender and two ladies that were there. So I guess they got a good practice. I tell him to use these nights where there is no one out to work up some new songs he has been wanting to try. But he stays with his tried and true songs he has perfected. Men never listen!!!

Joyce, Indiana

grasgal

Boy it was really hot outside today. I could only work in the garden for 30 min. at a time. Hydrated a lot but found myself wiped out at the end of the day. AC time.

sandydoyle33

Hi Momsamodel,

I don't live on a farm, just rural area. But across from me there is a dairy farm and a couple of horse farms, next to me there is another farm. My closest neighbors are behind us and we share a common driveway entrance with one of them. It is a beautiful area and the people are so friendly.

Yes, my furry son is a bit hyper, he is a black lab/pit bull mix and has a lot of energy. My husband says that he is a Mama's boy because he likes to be around me all the time. He is very smart as soon as he sees me grab my iPod he knows we are going for our walk, or if I say to him "you ready" he knows what I mean and gets all excited. He is a good boy and just loves people and to have people's attention. He is a sweetie.

Yes, I need to work on changing my diet. I notice that when I eat a lot of fruit and veggies I feel better than when I eat more carbs and sugars.

Wish your son nothing but the best. I can related and certainly understand what he is living with.

sandydoyle33

Hi Exermom,

Yes, exercise is good for me. There are days that I really don't feel like doing anything, but I go and at least do my outdoor walks. But going to the fitness center is the best thing for me because I do enjoy exercising in the Therapy pool. They keep the water at 80-81 degrees and I usually spend 1 1/2 - 2 hours doing my aquatic exercises and always feel so much better and in a better mood.

Jamberry Nail wraps are like stickers for your nails. They are a lot of fun and have many different designs. I like to tell ladies that you can choose one for every mood you may be in. They have designs from classic, elegant to a bit eccentric. They are easy to put on. I usually have both my hands done in less than 15 minutes and the best thing is you don't have to wait for the to dry and they do not chip. They usually last upto 2 weeks on your fingernails and you can also use them on your toes. They are non-toxic, no latex or formaldehyde. We do sell a small heater, to warm up the back of the wrap before applying, but you can also use your hair dryer for that. They also have matching designs for little girls so that Mommy and Daughter can match. You can check them out at sandydoyle.jamberrynails.net

Let me know if you have any questions about them.

I do have alot going on, but it helps to keep my mind off the pain and the constant fatigue. But I have learned to listen to my body and I know when the fatigue is my normal every day fatigue and when it is more than just that and when it is I slow down and take it easy because if I don't I will pay the price.

Life is to short and I refuse to let fibromyalgia overwhelm or beat me. I am blessed and have been very fortunate to have a very understanding and supportive husband and family and the first doctor I went to when I moved to VA turned out to be a wonderful doctor who doesn't discard or dismiss patients that say they have been diagnosed with Fibro. She is wonderful and has been very supportive and encouraging when I told her I took myself off one medication and she is very pleased with my progress with the exercise.

sandydoyle33

Hi Barbiecat,.

Thanks. You know I went through so much before I was actually diagnosed with fibro, that by the time I got my diagnosis it was a relief. I even had an emergency room doctor tell me the I needed pyschiatric help because it was all in my head.

Shortly after that I found a wonderful dr., when I lived in Ohio, that said to me that if I stuck with him he would help me find out what was wrong. And we did.

When I moved to VA I was afraid that I wouldn't find a doctor like the one I had in Ohio, but Thank God that I did. God is so good.

Initially, I was a bit overwhelmed and felt that I just couldn't do anything anymore. But then I realized that I have a syndrome that is not easy to live with, but it is not fatal or life threatening. I started reading up on and doing internet research and realized that I could live a more than just normal life and that I could still enjoy my life, despite the fibro.

I went through a tough period because when you feel good you think you can do anything and everything and that you can just keep pushing to do stuff. But I learned the hard way to listen to my body. The first thing I focused on was learning the warning signs of when a flare up was coming. Then it was listening to my body's cues warning me that I was pushing myself to hard.

It is hard to do and it takes time, but I am glad that I took the time.

It is important for your friend to find a doctor that will encourage her and give her suggestions and ideas on what she can do to improve her health.

It's not easy and I do have limitations, but I do what I can, when I can and how I can. I haven't given up and I won't give in.

I do know that some people are affected more than others and that some people just give up and think it is better to just not move in order to not feel pain. I have realized that the less I move, the less active I am the worse the pain can be.

I hope that your friend can get some help, encouragement and support.

CynthiaT60

Good morning everyone!

Alison: you’re under a lot of stress; try to make some quiet time for yourself. :flowerforyou:
Carol: your post sounds more upbeat (rest helps!); glad to see that.
Tere: what a scare you’ve had. I hope your son can pick up the ball; maybe MFP will work for him, or another system. He may need help.
Vicki: how did the doctor’s visit go? Did you get a nice swimsuit? I need to get one this summer, too.
Meg: I edit scientific journals.
Kim: does Levi look at his back end when he…farts? Mine does sometimes; always makes me laugh. :happy:

Had an active day again yesterday. The scale is not doing much the last few weeks. I hope I can make that change soon.
I have that conversation about my job this afternoon. The journals I edit are changing publishers, and that may influence my job. I'll hear more later, but I am definitely feeling the stress.

Hope everyone has a good day!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:

47Jacqueline

My sleep schedule seems to have changed since I've gotten older. I go to sleep about 10:30 or 11PM and get up a 4:30. I'm not tired or anything. I just wonder if I'm supposed to be sleeping longer. I'm 67 and have read that older people don't need as much sleep as younger people. Don't know if that's true

Thank you. megblair1 and yanniejannie, for mentioning me in your posts. it's nice to feel connected and not think I am posting in a vacuum.

I just applied for my EIN in preparation for becoming a certified group health instructor. Most GFIs work part time because you can only teach so much exercise in a day. It seems like the perfect third age career for me. I've finished Chapter 2 of the Exercise Science Manual. Today I'm on to Kinesthiology.

In my study of Zumba, I've started taking basic Salsa dance instruction. I don't think it's absolutely necessary, but it's fun and I'm not going overboard.

I drank 10 glasses of water yesterday!

Have a good day everyone.

DeeDee2211

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:


Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: , this is the best group of women!!!

I'll be glad when I can get back to having more time to post, maybe July:ohwell: !

I've read all the posts and wishing everyone well!!!

Have a marvelous day! Drink your water :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!

Hugs,
DeeDee in gorgeous NC:glasses:

grandmallie

morning ladies~
raining here today..no exercise yet. but will do something.. my DFIL sister's and niece will be up for a visit today and I will be there too, so that will be a nice visit, also have to get my drivers license renewed. hit friehofers outlet and get DH snacks for work...
have laundry in the dryer and took Homer to the groomers,

cathyb60

Hi Everyone,

Great day to work in the garden, cloudy and misty. I tracked my food yesterday for the first time in a few months and it really does make a difference. All in all I had a good day, so will track again today. I read through the posts since yesterday and got some encouragement from everyone's stories.

Goals for June:
Eat more vegetables
Walk (exercise) at least 3 days per week
Keep track of what I eat daily
Think Positively

Cathy in NS

moeggep

Hi All, I have missed everyone. I haven't been on this new thread. I'm at work and can't catch up now but wanted to bump and save my spot.
Have a wonderful day.
Patty, Cincinnati OH

kwilson51

Great Thursday morning ladies,
I was hoping to have time every day to at least read all your wisdom and suggestions.....well not going as well as I would like in that department but I'll try harder.
Food log is helping. staying within my calorie zones, exercising every day. Heading to the Poconos this weekend so that will be a challenge i"m sure. Weigh in tomorrow...wish me luck.
Have an amazing day!
Kim W, PA