WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER
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I’ve been absent the last few days and missed everyone. Lots of family times. They were fun but the over-eating was not fun. I’m glad to be back – and back on track. It helps to know that it takes just 2 days weighing, logging, and staying on track for it to get easy. I can do anything for 2 days!
I was bummed when I completed my food diary for today and knew that the weight MFP told me I’d weigh in 5 weeks was WAY under what I’ll really weigh after all the Thanksgiving noshing. MFP's reminder is effective. And, I’m finding out for the first time, it’s even more effective when you’re a little (!) over your last recorded weight. :grumble:
I don’t plan to skimp on calories though.:noway: (Today was a little low, but not intentionally.) I do best when I stick to a reasonable number of calories. For me, that’s around 1400, or more when I exercise. Trying to “catch up” just doesn’t work for me. It’s that whole deprivation thing. Deprivation does not work! (For me!!)
Everyone who’s new, welcome! This is a wonderful place for support.
Robin, congrats on some worthy goals. Hurray for hitting your one-year anniversary of quitting smoking. You’ve done doubly well losing weight considering that you quit smoking too! …I just came to the post that had your full-length picture in it. Wow, double-wow! You look wonderful.
Laura, you’ve had a time of it – and then some.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss, and so glad you got a chance to say goodbye. You’ve done an amazing job of keeping your weight in line.
Amanda, those two babies are so cute, snuggled down in their baskets.
I admire your efforts in the swimming department tremendously. You are one determined lady.
Hurray for veggies!
Hey there, Barbara. Nice to see you! We’ve been a quiet bunch (myself included) over the holidays (for the US contingent, that is). You are right about how motivating it is to read everyone’s posts. Reading them takes me from 0 to 60, just like that! I need to take more time to read the posts when I’m facing challenging eating situations like this last week. It’s too easy to go unconscious. My friends at MFP revive me quickly!
About fixing what you don’t know is broken – I used to do a lot of soul searching. Not so much now. I’m a little kinder and more forgiving of myself than I used to be.
Your Dixie sounds like fun. My mom and dad got a little Heinz 56 (part beagle, part shaggy terrier). Maggie has energized them. I’m amazed to see how much difference one little dog can make. My mom’s always been a project person and now she has a new project! BTW, Maggie has skin problems too. A friend who worked for a vet (long ago) recommended lamb/rice dog food. It seems to be helping. Now, if my dad would just stop feeding her Cheerios…
Peggy, congrats on your progress. Whoo hoo!!!
Jeannie, give your son a hug from me! He did a brave thing.
Barbie, I always appreciate your wise words. Thank you for the reminder that this is about a lifestyle change not a diet. Oh…just read your post: “about to conclude that there was no way I could respond to everyone so I just wouldn't write anything.......bad idea and a return to my old perfectionist attitude.” Boy, do I relate to that! Didn’t know it was about being a perfectionist but I think you hit the nail on the head. LOL. :laugh:
I’m listening to what you said about not having a traditional Thanksgiving helping you keep your eating in line. (I’m paraphrasing.) I need to plan to do a better job with Christmas. I remember that old saw (from Amway??), “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Viv, Thank goodness your uncle has a niece who cares about him like you do. You’re doing a great job (against many obstacles!) :flowerforyou:
Changes4Me, I’m glad you posted. You have done an amazing job getting healthier over the last year. I’m rooting for you.
Priska, I love your way with words! But I’d say we’re on the Winner’s Bench, not the Loser’s Bench!!! :happy:
Kathy, good to hear from you too. I love catching up with all my old friends. Even if you are keeping me up past my bedtime! (Whatever that is. I don’t actually have a “bedtime!” Wouldn’t hurt to start getting more consistent.)
Renny, so nice to see you too! You look so relaxed – and so beautiful – in your picture. The Mexican Riviera sounds like a good place to be! I’m glad to hear your son is doing well. And, the visit with your sister sounds so warm and cozy. Spending time with people we love is the best.
I’m with you on not restarting my ticker. I know I’ve gained and, dang it, it makes me mad. But not so mad I’m going to stay off track. For me, it takes just 2 days of weighing, logging, etc., to get back in the groove. (I know I said this earlier, but I need to hear it again!) I (we) can do anything for 2 days!
Thanks everyone, for posting. Hearing your stories and your encouraging words makes all the difference in the world. 0 -
Like Jeannie, we had a 2nd thanksgiving Saturday. Joe works Thanksgivings so I spent it with my inlaws, neices, nephews, grand-ns etc. Then yesterday made a turkey and STUFFING for Joe and me. We LOVE Stuffing. It was a tremendously relaxing day. I got to play in the kitchen, taking my time, no stress, just fun, almost meditative. We had turkey, gravy, STUFFING (from scratch with sausage and sourdough bread), mashed sweet potatoes, coleslaw, some of my MILs $1,000,000 salad, and my MILs cream cheese pumpkin rolls. Alas SMVQ there was so much that I didn't roast the brussels sprouts. O well, will do it today and take them with me to work for lunch next week. Lots of food, not all of it the healthiest, BUT, managed portion size (a tablespoon of this, a quarter cup of that), savored the flavor, and thanks to the second food prep marathon in 3 days did not go over calories.
Oops see I never set November goals. Will keep Oct thru Nov, then review/revise for Dec.
CHANGES4ME , you have come to the right place to vent and get encouragement! Down from 303 to 224? WOW! Sure understand about how gaining a little back can make you feel low. :brokenheart: Right there with you too on how much harder the cold makes it to be active. Skipped line dance class Wednesday night because I just couldn't face the bitter cold afterwards. Lots of the gals here use dvds, some play on the wii, when the weather makes us want to not go out. When you do go back to the gym, is there a bulletin board where you could put a note offering to partner with another on this journey? In any case, pat yourself on the back for being a gymgoer (I can't drag myself into one of those places for anything:noway: ), AND for being smoke free for over 6 years. Well Done! :flowerforyou: I've been smoke-free 11.5 yrs and gained too. But it was worth it never to smoke again. As our leader BarbieCat says, Never, never NEVER give up!
Priskar Con VERY gratulations on being 52 days smoke free! :drinker: That is the MOST important thing you can do for yourself! Not much benchsitting here:laugh: but we'll gladly scooch over in the line dance to make room for you! One of our gals (Amanda?) made one of her goals not to sit for more than half an hour and its a good one!.
Amanda, last year you were almost double what you are today? WOW, you HAVE come a long way indeed! What is "wet the babies heads" tradition? :drinker:
Jeannie, you are the kindest hearted gal in the world. Not only do you take in every stray, but you make your old friend, his younger 2nd wife and new baby a warm happy holiday, even when you're facing tough financial times. They'll love you forever, as we do.
Robin, Birdie and Mimi said it right! WOW! Hotcha CHA!
Kathy how are you going to tie up the tree? Can u share a pic? Preferably with baby and kitten too
Rebel what a great gift to spoil your sister so. Know those 5 pounds will fly off.:laugh:
SMVQ you and Robin are Right Right RIGHT. Deprivation does NOT:noway: work for me either. Planning does. AND reading everyone else's stories, struggles, suggestions and encouragements. This is the best group, period.
Warmest hugs to all!
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Hello everyone,
AuntieBK, Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.
Robin, you look fantastic!
We are going to have a quiet day and work on those left overs. It is suppose to be windy this afternoon and in the 20s tonight. I have to get the stock tank heater set up for the horses. Hubby is covering windows. Winter has arrived.
Here in New Mexico when they say "west canyon winds" they mean hurricane strength cold winds.
Chat with you after my chores are done.
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Made it all the way through yesterday under my calories. Feels SO good. Another day and I'll be safely back on track. Those off-track times are scary but less so as I'm learning how easy it is to get back on track. 2 days of effort, then in the groove, ma'am.
I'm thinking about grandkids and how cute they are...yesterday, I took Kate (4 year old) shopping. She was playing with a little video game. She told me there was this "pig dude" and went on to explain the game. Pig dude? Olivia (6 year old) got in trouble Thanksgiving night for hurting her sister. At first she was all about, "John threw Kate on top of me (Olivia was hiding) and I got hurt and nobody cared." She was very sad. Eventually, she admitted, "I kind of fell on Kate but I didn't mean to." Hmm. Sounds like retaliation to me!
I'll need your prayers and good thoughts this next week. I'll be watching the girls all day, every day, while their mom goes to L.A. to help her DH's sister who just had twins. I hope to still be the doting grandma by the time Sooz gets back!
Barbara, you are amazing...all that tempting food and staying under your calories. I'm in awe! I hope to get there some day. Let us know how the brussels sprouts go. I like them when they're not bitter. I saw a special on PBS once where they said there are 3 kinds of bitter-tasters. Some can eat brussels sprouts and not taste any bitter, some taste a little bitterness, and some gag! I'm in the middle group. It's interesting that even our taste buds vary. Actually, that figures as we are each unique. Kind of a miracle when you think about it.
Jeannie, I echo AuntieBK's sentiments about your kindness in taking in your old friend. You are a good friend to have.
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Lynn - I'm so sorry to read about your DIL's mother. That's so sweet of you to try to help as much as you can.
Well, we had Thanksgiving at Jessica's. I could tell she was stressed. At one point she made mention of the fact that she wished I was doing it all. But she has to get there, and she will. Now, you all must understand something about me. When I cook, I cook for an army. Literally. Christmas Eve is a biggie for us. Last year Vince was eating Christmas Eve leftovers until March. Literally. Anyway, Jessica did me proud, there was plenty of food. Her BF of the monent made scalloped potatoes. I suspect it was from a box mix because all the potatoes were sliced perfectly. He also made this green bean casserole. Yesterday we drove home, and I was careful about my calories. Yet, today the Wii said I'd gained 5 pounds from Thurs. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if a lot of that was water weight. When we got back to the hotel after dinner, I was so very thirsty. The triple chocolate cheesecake came out quite well.
Speaking of the cheesecake - have a question for anyone. This recipe tells you to wrap the cheesecake pan in heavy foil and then place it in a roaster, then fill the roaster 3/4 full with water. The cheesecake came out fine, but what does the water do? Will it still be fine if I don't put it in the water? Another question: I'll make another one for Jessica for this weekend (when she and her bf come down to go see TSO <can't wait>). I'd like to make it so that she can take the remainder home with her. I'm thinking that if I line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil, then I can just lift the remainder of the cake from the pan, wrap it up and send it home with her. Vince won't touch cheesecake, and I really don't want it in the house. Does anyone see any problem with doing that?
Thurs. a.m. I did a walking DVD on the rebounder, today (Sun) I did a yoga DVD. Someone said they were going to come look at Bryan's car, but she isn't here yet and I suspect she isn't coming.
In the car I did achieve my goal of finishing the x-stitch for my gf in Switzerland. Now I just have to have it framed and I'll send it to her rather than try to take it over myself.
Right now Vince has a sore throat. Honestly, when he's not feeling 100%, you would think the world was coming to an an end! He's walking around the house moaning. You know, I bet he wouldn't get sick half as much as he does if he'd exercise regularly. But, then again, what do I know??????
Welcome priska! Get comfortable, pour yourself a cup of (decaf) tea, and hop on board!
Amanda - I'm sorry, I don't have a single recipe with coconut in it. See, Jessica is SEVERLY allergic to coconut, She doesn't have to injest it, it just has to be airborn for her to get a reaction. I wish you the best of luck finding something. You are a wonderful DIL
Can hardly wait, you'll be hearing from me all the time. Next Sat. we go to Greenville to see TSO in concert. Just downloaded their free download from Amazon. Have the original
Robin - lovely pic of you (but then again, all your pics are so lovely, so what else is new??)
Jessica's bf's mom asked for the Turkey carcas to make soup. I have a suspicion that Jessica gave it to her, meat and all. Oh well....
Tomorrow (Mon) I'll take an extremepump class, then do some food shopping (not much).
I was low on the calories today, but I also made some sugar cookies for Christmas and, of course, I HAD to try some (and some more), especially the raw cookie dough. Does anyone have any way of curing that desire to have raw cookie dough? That apple cider vinegar worked quite well on the carbs, but is there anything for cookie dough? I sure can use it, especially this season.
Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
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Amanda - I've made coconut chicken and it taste real good. I didn't have a recipe. I just googled it. DD was doing a report on Madagascar and it said they used coconut a lot in their cooking. We had to cook a Madagascan dinner and take a picture of it for her report.
Mimi - Good luck watching all the grand kiddos. Remember to tire them out so that you can get plenty of sleep.
I'm a little over on calories again today, but it still says I should loose weight in 5 weeks, so I won't fret over it.
Keep warm and be safe everyone,
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Yesterday was a challenge to stay within my calories because we had to drive over an hour each way to where we were going and then the catered dinner had an endless program so time for exercise was slim……we walked a lot at the mall and I rode the exercise bike in the morning and before going to bed.----I ate more than I planned but did not put butter on the yummy black bread and ate my potato without butter, cheese, or sour cream and had a banana and grapes for dessert instead of cake
we were very smart about our shopping and got only what we planned except that I got two shirts instead of one because they were less than half price
we had Subway Veggie Delight for lunch (good on calories and nutrition and terrible on sodium)
Today we are doing an Isagenix cleanse day so I’m taking it easy and doing little exercise (a visit to the dog park and a quick ride on the exercise bike)…..it gives me a bit more time on the computer because I’m sitting down more….DH is renewing his effort to take off some more weight so he has decided to stay very faithful to logging food and exercise and stay home and not eat out….that will help me stay on track.
Jeannie, when I was at the Mall yesterday there was a family in one of the clothing sections I was looking in and the girl and the mom were laughing and the teenage boy was wandering around looking depressed and I thought of you and your DS going to the mall and him being bored and wishing he could eat out…I agree with the others who said that you are a very kind and thoughtful person
Robin, thanks for posting that picture…..you look absolutely amazing….you’re lucky that your DH will trim your hair……I’ve just put off getting mine trimmed to save money
Kathy, if your weight is up it is probably as much water retention as anything else….get right back on track and you’ll be back on the weight loss path before you know it.
Rebel, it is so good to hear from you again. Sorry that you were ill….your cruise and family visits sound fabulous….I wish you the best on the job hunting….the right job is out there getting ready for you and your amazing talents….it’s not surprising that you’ve gained a bit…..that was the experience I had after being away from home so much in September and October but I know you’ll be back on track and dumping those extra pounds.
Mimi, I love reading your posts and I miss you when you’re gone….you are so levelheaded and practical…..what I know about perfectionism is that it means that if I can’t do it perfectly or be the best, then I might as well do nothing at all…..it is an ongoing challenge for me to stay “right sized”
Barbara, I know what you mean about cooking being meditative…..I have always cooked something to relieve stress when my life was out of control….now I cook healthier things and don’t eat it all by myself…keep on dancing
Michele, the only way I know to not eat the cookie dough is to not make cookies…..when I used to make cheesecake the recipe said to bake it, then turn the oven off and leave it in the oven for two hours, then let it cool at room temperature for two hours then put it in the refrigerator for three hours……I think the idea is to make sure that the temperature changes slowly, evenly, and gradually.
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Just so you know...I am lurking.:laugh:
Welcome to all newbies (I suppose that makes me a graduate?!:bigsmile: )
Hope all that are sick feel better soon!
Amanda that is amaziing- Some of you like Michelle,Robin,Mimi, Birdie, jeannie, Barbiecat and all you Oldies:bigsmile: that have lost all these pounds are a great influence to all of us and what we can look forward to just by being consistant.!:flowerforyou:
Laura's, Robin's, Mimi's, newer pics are fantastic....Barbiecats too:bigsmile: How much have the dogs lost??
All that walking they do with Barbie, there shouldn't be an ounce of fat on them...don't they look sleek?/
I like to tease you guys, if you can't tell.
It's the Christmas season...so it's a time to be more jolly and playful. I really enjoy this time of year...sick or well.
You go from being thankful on Thanksgiving...and really every day but that is a day, set aside, to acknowledge all good things in our lives, to the Christmas Season, which is about giving and receiving. It takes grace to receive. Sometimes, that is hard for me to let people do or give me things. I like to be the giver and the doer. I had to learn that a simple "thank you" was all you had to say.
I have been very busy, so I can't post a lot of individual posts. I am enjoying getting out all my collections. My tree is traditonal red and green with other colors mixed in because I have a 9 foot tree and it is filled with ornaments that I have collected and been given over 37 years. It takes 4 hours to put it up. My dIL#2 and my mom helped. Some of my favorites are pretzel and ribbon ornaments made at school by my sons in 1983 and 1987. They are mixed in with ornaments made in the Holy Lands and designer glass. It doesn't matter to me how cheap or expensive none ot them are retired. They eadh have a special memory and that's part of the joy I have when I decorate this tree every year. Some years, I put up 3 or 4 but this year it's 2 trees.
Enough, I am cold and need to go to bed.
I'll post more later.
Mimi -just one thing, prepare yourself when you keep your grandchildren next week. When I keep mine, they want me to cook and special things and I usually eat more. They think about food or a snack a lot so that keeps your mind on it. They love my frozen, steamed veggies. I use some butter, salt and stevia. Not bad calorie-wise. When I know I have that job, I plan fruit, veggies, I buy myself an organic fozen veggie pizza if I know they are going to want one...etc...Good LucK and enjoy...it doesn't last long and it doesn't happen very many times in your life or theirs.
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what I know about perfectionism is that it means that if I can’t do it perfectly or be the best, then I might as well do nothing at all…..it is an ongoing challenge for me to stay “right sized”
Barbie you are so right! How many good things have I missed out because I didn't do (whatever it was) well or best. Thanks to line and Scottish dance class for teaching me that I can have fun, and feel good, even when I'm the worst! :laugh: 0 -
Hello All.
I finally waded through all the posts from the last time I posted until now. It took me a while. I would still be at it, but we have all been busy so not as many posts to read.
Thank you to everyone for your messages of condolence for my great aunt. The piggies were very glad to see me when I got home. They had been alone for 10 hours. I left at 8a (an hour later than I should have), drove like I should have had a pilot's license (LOL) and made the funeral Mass about 15 minutes after it started. I read the words my second cousin had emailed to me. Her son was getting married the same day as the funeral, so she couldn't be there.
At one point, her words included a reference to Aunt Nellie entertaining her and other nieces and nephews by driving over a road with lots of dips that made it seem like they were on a roller coaster. It was a memory that made us all smile. I couldn't resist an ad lib--"Gee--that's kinda the way I felt this morning on the way over Satus Pass on Hwy 97!!" It was a tribute to Aunt Nellie that we could share a laugh as we remembered her life. She had a wonderful laugh.
By 2:30p the after service socializing was over with most everyone having left. I said my good byes, filled up the car with gas, and hit the road. The friend I had thought about stopping to visit on my way back (She is the one with the dog kennel, who gave me Pepper the Shih tzu a couple of years ago.) was not feeling well, so we just talked on the phone as I drove instead. I called my doggie sitter and intercepted her from making a trip to check on the piglets in the late afternoon, and I was home by 6p. I completed a 385 mile round trip, plus the time there, in ten hours. The next day it snowed where I live and the pass I had no trouble crossing on Saturday was a mess. I am glad I didn't decide to stay over.
Thanksgiving dinner was a success. I had my parents and the friend who lives near me that was so sick last year. She is doing much better. The turkey turned out well, and I made gravy for the first time. I know that sounds funny, but I am not big on gravy, and gravy has always been my mom's department. This year I didn't want her having to stand and avoid doggies underfoot in the kitchen. I have seen her do it often enough, so I just did it. It was delicious!!! ( No, I am not partial to my own cooking or anything like that.)
On Saturday, I had a dinner party for my dad's 84th birthday. Rib Eye steaks, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, green salad, and a chocolate mousse cake from Safeway for dessert. I got many compliments on my menu. I woke up at 3 a on Sunday and after tossing for an hour, I got up and unloaded the dishwasher and had the party aftermath completely cleaned, except vacuuming, which might have disturbed my condo neighbors at that hour. At 5:30a, I went back to bed and didn't get up until 11!!
I didn't gain after my Thanksgiving meal, and amazingly, I was DOWN 1/2 a lb. when I weighed this morning, after my party.
I have had a problem with a pinched nerve in my back, and it finally has abated--thanks to multiple chiropractic adjustments.
There is no way I can make individual comments to everyone...but here are a few:
Welcome Newbies. You have found the most supportive and informative thread on MFP. BTW,
the "piggies" referred to are my three doggies, a Lhasa Apso, a Shih tzu and a Yorkshire "Terror," who are known, collectively, as "The Three Little Pigs."
Amanda, glad the kiddos and your daughter are getting along okay, and that you are maintaining.
Laura, sorry you have been dealing with the loss of your mom. I am glad you had a chanced to talk to her one last time. Thank goodness for telephones.
Robin, great pic!!
Rebel, welcome back. Sounds like you have been keeping busy.
Jeannie, a few days back when you asked for help at 8a one morning with preparing your menu, had I been available, I would have gladly volunteered to be your "taste tester!!"
Barbiecat, sorry you have had an overabundance of snow and freezing weather up north of me. Thank you for passing on my message during my "MIA phase."
Someone, I think it might have been Mimi, mentioned lamb and rice as a food for dogs with allergies. I gotta disagree!! My vet said lamb is responsible for many dogs developing food allergies. There is an excellent limited ingredient food available without a prescription at Petco. The allergy formula by Natural Balance. There are two flavors: duck and potato, and sweet potato and salmon. My Lhasa is "Ms. Allergy" and she does well on this food. Yeast infection are often a result of food allergies. If one doesn't have the money for allergy testing, try the food for 6 weeks and look for lessening of symptoms. This may give you a clue that you have a dog with food allergies.
Michelle, (I think) said something about eating a trout, complete with the head on, and having trouble with it "looking" at her. Made me think of a famous line from an old movie..."Here's looking at you kid!!!" LOL Also made me think about one of the decorator plaques in my kitchen. A pic of a guy with a bib and a knife and fork in hand, and the caption, "Beware of food that is still moving!!"
Well, it is later than it should be, and I need to call it a night. I have another busy week.
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Good morning ladies.
Right now I should be enjoying my swimming lesson, but for the first time I have given it a miss. I have been having trouble with my knee and back again lately and this morning my back is extremely painful. It is so cold here, that I decided the swimming lesson would not be such a good idea. Of course, as soon as it was too late to go, I started to feel really bad about missing it!
I will be heading over to my DD#1 shortly. Her laundry is all done and in the boot of the car along with a casserole in my slow cooker. Hopefully, cuddles from the twins will make me forget my woes!
On Saturday night the babies heads were well and truly wetted! For those who asked, wetting the babies head is a tradition where the menfolk go out for a few drinks to toast the babies health. I'm not sure why the women aren't involved! My two lovely daughters and I stayed home with the babies. In fact DD#2 and I packed DD#1 off to bed early so she could get some much needed sleep. We had a cosy time with Molly and Teddy who were little angels for us and Natasha managed to get three hours of uninterrupted sleep, which I think she appreciated greatly.
Barb, what lovely memories you have of your Aunt Nellie. I like a funeral that has smiles in it as well as tears.
Lynn, your Christmas tree decorations sound just like my mum's. She had such an eclectic selection. The Christmas she died, my three children went and dressed my dad's tree for him and that has now become a tradition too. That first year, dad gave us a choice of one decoration off his tree to take home with us. I chose a little pixie which we always called Periwinkle Popcorn when I was a child. He now adorns my own tree every year.
Barbie, I agree with you about not making the cookies. If I have to bake, I generally try to make something I don't like or can't eat.
Michele, I understand your daughter's allergy to coconut. I am exactly the same with strawberries - cannot even be in the same room as them.
I found a recipe for a coconut cake (http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/coconut-cake-1909503.html) which I will make for the Nursing Home Christmas Fair. I will probably adapt it a little - I rarely stick to a recipe. To me that is part of the fun of life, to have guidelines and to put your own spin on things.
Jeannie, did you enjoy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? My sister took her youngest son to see it yesterday and they both loved it (I knew they would!)
Robin, I LOVE the boots! I think you have just persuaded me to get a pair for myself. I remember when I was really young, having a pair of thigh high beige leather boots with high heels. My goodness, I loved them!
Kathy, here's to your 'new start'. As our dear Sister Veggie Queen says, it only takes two days to get back into the saddle.
Renny, it's lovely to have you back. I envy you your cruise!
Sister Veggie Queen, good luck with the grands. I bet you'll have a ball.
Barbara, would you care to share your recipe for your stuffing. I think my DH would love to try it. He is also a huge stuffing fan (actually, I should correct that - he's an extremely slim stuffing fan!)
Laura, it is good to see you again. I am so sorry for your mum's passing but thankful that you got to say goodbye to her.
Priska, welcome to the winning loser's bench!
There are lots of other people who I have not replied to. My apologies, but I would be sitting here all day if I replied to everyone and I really need to get moving. You are still in my thoughts though.
One last thing before I go. I'd like to say a HUGE well done to everyone who has given up smoking - WELL DONE!!! I finally stopped in March 2005 when my mum was diagnosed with cancer (it was not a smoking related cancer, but I just couldn't smoke another cigarette once I entered the cancer hospital that she was in until she died). It was a big thing for me to do at such a stressful time, but I managed it and know that I will never have to wash the stench of cigarette smoke from my hair and clothes again! Like everything else, your mind has to be fully engaged to quit something as addictive as that. Even though I am asthmatic and had also had two different run ins with my own cancer, I had to wait until I was ready to give up before I could succeed. The very same thing could be said for me losing my excess weight. Mind comes first, then the body will follow.
On that note, I shall say my fond farewells to you all until later.
Have a good week.
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what I know about perfectionism is that it means that if I can’t do it perfectly or be the best, then I might as well do nothing at all…..it is an ongoing challenge for me to stay “right sized”
Barbie you are so right! How many good things have I missed out because I didn't do (whatever it was) well or best. Thanks to line and Scottish dance class for teaching me that I can have fun, and feel good, even when I'm the worst! :laugh:
last week I watched "Good Morning America" when they featured the winners from "Dancing With the Stars" and they showed the 50 year old female host of the show learning to dance the cha-cha with one of the professional dancers and she (the amazing competent and attractive host of a national TV show) said that it was hard for her to get outside her comfort zone......that rang so true with me.......eating smart and healthy and choosing exercise and communicating daily with others have all been outside of my comfort zone and I am so glad I took the risk...I'm not perfect at any of these but I don't have an anxiety attack about doing them.0 -
:flowerforyou: Good evening everyone ...............from a snowy and frozen N.Wales.:frown:
What a shock...going from a sunny poolside at 30C to a snowy Wales and -6C.CCcccccold or what?
we had a good break but my hope of coming back lighter went out the window! Not because the food was amazing ....because I was soooo lazy I think! Mind you ....I did get in the heated pool every day and ....Amanda ...you'dve been proud of me!!
I managed to do the breast stroke across the pool every day...without putting my foot down!! I think I've realised I can float!! Mind you I think I'd sink like a stone if I "accidently" fell in the water. I certainly haven't got around to thinking I could jump in!
:drinker: Now...back to square one. Log the food and stick with MFP. I've joined the club ....again!!
BFN Jackie 0 -
Glad to have found this thread and I am hoping to join you for "Women Ages 50+ for December". Today MFP tells me I have signed in for 45 days in a row. However, despite following parameters system set up for me I am down only ~>4 pounds. Being 50+ accounting for this??? My hope is to be down 5 pounds more by the end of December by increasing water, exercising 5X week, tracking caloric in as per MFP and motivation by checking in with you on your 50+ thread. Does this work with the group??0
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Well, I am still trying to catch up with this thread. I AM slowly getting there, though!
Mimi7grands--My weight is up a bit, also, and I am getting back on track. It has been difficult the last few days but the leftovers are gone (except for the turkey bones, etc. that are going to be soup in a few days) and I will be able to get back to my workout schedule after tomorrow's workshop at the local Worksource office. There re a few other classes I want to take but they are full for the next few weeks.
Auntiebk--I meant we will have to anchor the tree to the ceiling and/or wall to keep curious hands and paws from causing it to fall. I will surely get a photo--though I'm not sure about both of them in it at the same time. Kitty doesn't care for Isaac's grabby little hands and tends to stay away from him!
Michelle--you bake the cheesecake in a water bath to keep the moisture levels up in the oven. The cheesecake is less likely to crack.
Well, I managed to post this before I was done. It's a sign for me to get up and get moving! Will finish (I hope) later!0 -
Hello, Dear Ladies,
I have been popping in and reading to keep up with everyone the past week but not posting. Everyone left yesterday mid-day and I hardly did another thing all last night. I just made myself do the 30 day shred workout video...and, of course, I feel better. We went for walks during the holiday week but with a baby, they were mostly strolls. And I certainly didn't sit down very often, but it wasn't my usual exercise schedule. Still...I loved having my house full to the brim...It becomes more difficult as the "children" have their own families, so I really cherish the time they can be here.
The weather was so beautiful and warm. We all ended up going over to my parents by boat on Thursday...the ocean was as calm as a pond. How great is that?
Barbie: I appreciate your feedback about how you were able to make this journey so successful. I find something helpful in how each person finds their way. And your comments today about "perfection" hit a nerve with me. I don't like to do things half-way, but this is a life long journey, after all!
Those of us with skinny husbands who can eat and drink most anything without gaining weight have an interesting challenge I think. It has taken me a long time to realize that I CANNOT eat what he eats without gaining weight and I certainly can't drink beer or wine except in small amounts and not every night ...without gaining. When he was working & traveling and out of town, those became my "diet" times and it all worked out. Now I am having to learn to eat the way I should each day without the up and down. Well...I haven't gotten there yet, but I am still working at it.
Welcome to our new members and I am so glad to have heard from some of you who have been away, busy or dealing with losses. I miss hearing from you when you aren't able to post. Take care, all, and I hope this is a good week for each of you!
Kackie 0 -
I just logged in and I have to echo all the applauds for Robin (rjadams) You look fantastic. I wish I could look like that. But alas my legs are too short to ever look like. Wonderful picture. You should be very proud of yourself
smwert0 -
Glad to have found this thread and I am hoping to join you for "Women Ages 50+ for December". Today MFP tells me I have signed in for 45 days in a row. However, despite following parameters system set up for me I am down only ~>4 pounds. Being 50+ accounting for this??? My hope is to be down 5 pounds more by the end of December by increasing water, exercising 5X week, tracking caloric in as per MFP and motivation by checking in with you on your 50+ thread. Does this work with the group??
:flowerforyou: welcome to the group...you will get a lot of support and encouragement here and a lot of good ideas about healthy eating and exercising.....everyone is different......the most important thing is to never,never, never give up....find new ideas, improve your nutrition, find new ways to exercise and keep on keeping on.
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I have been reading, when I had the chance, thinking that I would come back later and comment on everything that is happening on our thread. However, it is a lost cause now. I think I will add "open a new document window before I start reading" to my December goals. But I do recall some of the topics since I last posted.
Jeannie – It's so great that your son has compassion for animals and has the grit to stand up to other kids doing the wrong thing. It is a testament to your family that he has the confidence to do that. You and dh deserve a pat on the back for raising a great kid. ISS for that is so wrong; schools take the easy way out and punish everyone involved in a bad situation. To me no tolerance equals no common sense.:huh:
Barb (weaklink) – so glad you made it to and back from the funeral before the storm hit.
Robin – Loved the new pic! and hope the job thing happens for you.
Lynn – Hope you are beating the bug you caught. :sick:
Mimi – Glad you got your nibble monster under control. I love your 2 day rule – and it's true!! :bigsmile: I am finally getting it, that I can have a lapse from what I deem are “good” foods and get right back to healthy eating. As I think back, I believe this is what has kept me from sticking with a diet/eating plan before; I would get so discouraged when I lapsed from the plan that I would give up. I was never eating in a manner that I could sustain for the long haul, so when I caved I just gave up altogether. Why was it so hard to get it through my head that proper food in the proper amount, with occasional lapses, would bring results? I was always looking for the quick magic bullet. :ohwell: Oh, and have fun with the grandkids! Now that you are in onederland you can keep up with them.:laugh:
Amanda – You are so busy with the new babies and managing to maintain your weight. I love hearing about the successes of maintenance people like you and Birdie. That has been a concern for me – what happens after I get it off. I am slowly getting more confident that maintenance is doable.
Barbara (auntiebk) – Thanks for the clue on where to find coarse ground corn meal. Isn't it strange that German food and southern US cooking would resemble each other? I guess old timey comfort crosses a lot of boundaries and borders. Some day I am going to get my hands of a free range chicken and fry it the way Mom used to do – I best wait until I get rid of some more pounds first and also have the grandkids over to help eat it all up!
I got myself back to the gym and gave the elliptical a good workout this afternoon. It has been closed since the 24th and I was glad to get back at it. I moved it up a notch to level 9 with a 7 cross ramp and cranked out two half hour sessions. That felt good. I also raked yard for a couple hours today, so hopefully I can shift some weight soon. Good news – the gym will be taken over by the town when the YMCA closes the end of December. It may not last but at least it will be there a while longer. I have other choices but they are 20 miles away instead of 6 – the downside of living in the country. There aren't many negatives to living here; miles on the car is the major one. :grumble:
Well I have bent your ears long enough and that is about all I can remember anyway... I am off to soak in the tub with a pot of tea and a good book while DH watches football. :drinker:
Faye0 -
Jessica and her bf are coming this weekend. We're going to the TSO concert, I'm SOOOO stoked. Anyway, I think I'm going to try making the triple chocolate cheesecake again, only this time I won't put it in the water. I'll do everything else. Yup, Barb, when I made the cake the first time, I had to let it sit in the oven for an hour and then overnight in the refrigerator. It's just so hard not to snack on the cookie dough at this time of year. Normally, I try to make cookies that I'm not real crazy about (like the double chocolate cookies) but Vince likes. But at this time of year, it's almost impossible NOT to make any. Made the red velvet cake again. Last time it didn't get eaten -- get this -- "because it was smooshed", like your stomach cares what the cake looks like. If he doesn't try it this time, I'm not going to make another one because evidentally red velvet isn't really his favorite, although that's what he told Jessica so, of course, that's what she told me.
Did an hour of the extreme pump today. Tomorrow, I think I'll do work on the Stair Master.
Amanda - just reading about your ipetus to stop smoking makes me so very proud to call you my friend.
edmon....Losing in Dec. is so very hard, at least it is for me. I'm happy to just be maintaining. 5 lbs isn't outrageous, but don't beat yourself up if you arent' able to reach that goal. Those holiday parties/cookies/cakes/pies/more parties will do it to you every time. What types of exercising will you be doing?
Kathy - will there be much difference if I don't use the water bath? If it cracks on top, well, that's ok, I guess. The first one I made cracked. It's just that no matter how hard I tried, some of the water seeped into the pan.
Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
Michele0 -
I almost didn't check the posts tonight. Mondays are always so busy. I'm glad I did. Welcome back to our lurkers! It was so nice to get a post from you and an update on how you are. Welcome to our new comers. Yes, this is a place to find support.
Amanda- We did see the Deadly Hallows and we did like it. I was wondering where they would cut it off and they picked a good spot. I can't wait for the final part to come out this summer.
I feel so much better having checked out the posts, but it is still too busy for me to write more at this time.
Jeannie
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Just weighed in with a 2# loss this week , even with the holiday!!!0
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Hi All,
Just had to share a funny that was on our 11p news tonight. A college student from New Mexico has found an unusual way of making money to help with his school expenses. He sells rides on his CAMEL!!! It seems he has had this camel as a pet for the past 11 years--says he even rides it through the drive thru of local fast food restaurants. :noway: :noway: Can you imagine the look on the face of the person behind the window???!!!!:laugh: :laugh:
Jackie, Sorry you are back to square one, but we have been keeping a seat warm for you here "in the wagon," so take a hand and climb on back in. As Barbie says..."Never, NEVER give up!!"
BTW, thank you for your comments on perfectionism and comfort zones. I need to keep those things in mind as I adjust to the demands of my new position.
BFN
Barb0 -
Good Morning!
Barb: I did get a chuckle out of your camel story! How resourceful that young man is!
Lynn: It does take grace to receive a gift or a compliment...something to remember this time of the year for sure!
Maeadair: Way to go on your 2 lb. loss....especially during a holiday week!
I had a great, healthy day yesterday. Have my plan made for today too, so hope to continue to focus one day at a time! I think that is the best plan for the coming month too!
I read a great quote yesterday: (more or less...) "The only people who succeed are the ones who really want to."
Have a good one! Kackie 0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: this is a reminder to all of you that today is the last day of November and we'll start a new thread for December.....the last post of the day will include the link to the new thread
:flowerforyou: today is a good day to reflect on how you did with your goals for November and think about possible goals for December----some of us make new goals each month and others keep the same goals if they have been useful (or if we've bombed on them and want to try to do better the next time)
:flowerforyou: Our power went out last night while I was watching "Skating With the Stars" and riding the exercise bike :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I didn't get to watch the rest of the show, but the exercise bike has a backup battery so I could finish my exercise.........the power came back on about two hours later :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: we have the greatest utility company here.....I'll put them on my gratitude list this morning :bigsmile: 0 -
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Good Morning Ladies.
Here we are at November 30th already!!! Where did November go?? I didn’t do to bad this month. I lost 8 pounds instead of 10 but that goal was ambitious. I did fall flat on my other two goals. I didn’t exercise nor did I drink my 8 glasses of water daily. Sooooooo they stay my goals for December.
On Thanksgiving I had planned to wear a dress that I had bought years ago but had gained weight before I had a chance to wear it. I tried it on and it fit great !!! Unfortunately I decided that it was a bit to dressy , everyone else would be in jeans so I had to hunt for something else that would look nice and fit. I tried on at least a half a dozen outfits. Nothing fit., they were all to ridiculously to big!!!! Yea me!!!! I even had pants that fell off they were so big. I ended up wearing a skirt that my mom had sent me a couple of years ago that I had never worn because it was to small (It is a large). I really didn’t expect to be in a large this year. This is a big thrill for me. Unfortunately no one said anything even though I have lost 60 pounds since I had seen any of them. Obviously they had been struck speechless.
It started raining yesterday and it turned to snow sometime after midnight. Didn’t get much snow. The freeways were in good driving conditions and by tonight I’m sure the surface roads will be as well. I am taking a cue from Barbie and putting the Highway department on my gratitude list today. They worked all night to keep the roads safe.
Just a few quick notes before I run….
Robin - You look Great!!!! Love the picture. You are to hard on yourself.
Rebel - Glad you are back.
Michele - TSO rocks. I love them. I have seen them in the Twin Cities for the past 5 or 6 years. They will be here on December 27th so I had better get a move on and get my tickets.
Barb - the camel story made me chuckle
Congrats to these who lost or maintained in November. Condolences to these who are facing and have faced tough times. There is a light at the end of the tunnel even if we can’t see it.
Peggy0 -
Thanks for the welcoming words. Next challenge for me will be to follow the switch of thread for December. I think I can do it but still learning techy tricks.
Michelle, I am encouraged by your exercise posts: wow, I hope I can stick to it like I can see you have done in November. I have not exercised much in the last decade. In my 20s and 30s I was a daily running devotee, but, illness pulled me out of that habit. Right now I am restarting exercising again but don't see running in the picture. I have just started a 2X a week registered "yoga 101 class". So far, I am enjoying this. The other exercise I have started is the wii: I have a balance board and the "starter" fit program. I like working with the wii and hope to do this for a 1/2 hour a few times a week through December.
Karlene0 -
Hi been busy lately so not posting. Did a bike ride (with 10,000 others) on saturday and it was Hot and by the end of my leg my feet were killing me, was crying as I biked up the last hill. still pleased I did it and next year I want' to do the full 160km around the lake.
I am really struggling with making good food choices at the moment, I just don't have the motivation to not put my hand out to eat.
Will keep going.
I really enjoy reading what people are doing and we are all so supportive.
Vikki0 -
Sorry for the post earlier Photobucket locked up and I had to shut it all down to get out did not know it posted the photo.
It goes with Barb's camel ride story.
This is my son standing on the backs of Biggs and Herbie two of his ride camels
This is Matthew introducing his camel to a young man.
They really are the most amazing animals. We have been working with them since 1989. Matthew works with them now.
He is very good with them, and trains his own. You can ride them free rein just like a horse, but the ride is very rocking and it is a loooooooong way to the ground.
Night all, Alice0
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