WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

marlouise

Hello Ladies, Spring has sprung a leak, we have had rain today, either that or March just can't wait to arrive. Good morning for me, took a walk down town and back, 20 minutes. Really nice too, I miss walking, even though I remember the hardships of it too.

Lynn, You are going for therapy or just exercises in general? I have started the Pilates basic for breathing and it is not as easy as anyone would think. I have to train myself how to breath again to maximize my bodies capabilities. My core is sloppy and I mean that it acts like it was holding a child, it just wants to point me forward. It is going to be a while until I get things going again.

Amanda, Been there, my niece lost her twins at birth, my sister had one in her arms when he passed away. No words could have expressed the feelings. I just have to think God needed them in his Heaven, and looking at our world now, maybe it is a better place. Who knows what is going to happen tomorrow anymore,. Keep you and your family in my prayers to receive peace.

Keep strong ladies! We can be the hottest 50's our neighbours have seen!!

Marilyn

barbiecat

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: early to bed and early to rise makes us all healthy, wealthy, and wise :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: off to bed now, the poodles are already there waiting.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Linda, your life sounds a little too exciting for me....glad you are safe and weathering the storm with a sense of humor.

:flowerforyou: we had nice enough weather for me to work in the yard for an hour this afternoon.....now it is about 33 degrees to remind me that it is still winter.

mimi7grands

Amanda, I am sorry for the pain the whole family feels. Losing a child is one of the greatest sorrows. Hugs.

vickim26

Good Morning ladies,
Just a quick post this morning. Up early, could not sleep after hubby left for work. Allergies are in full force this morning so took my Alavert. Will probably make me drowsy in a while. Still doing great. Have a good day ladies. Will check in later.
Vicki M

jam0525

I'm joining the ranks of the lurking. lol. Somehow, I've managed to keep up on posting my food and even exercise a few days in the last week, but not up to reading posts or posting right now.

Thoughts to all,

Jeannie

anotheryearolder

Hang in there Jeannie. :flowerforyou: You seem like a very strong person. You have a bunch internet buddies rooting for you! :happy:

Faye

exermom

We're here in FL. YEA! Someone at the condo has an unsecured Internet connection so I can get in. Trying to be good, but tomorrow and Sunday will be hard. I know that Vince will want to eat at Picadilly after the race, and I will too.

Trying to keep up with the posts. You all are in my thoughts.

Michele

marlouise

Hello Ladies, it is Spring outside today. Opened all the windows and one screened door to blow the house out. The cats all ran for a window and enjoyed the sun bath, hearing sounds and watching some of the neighbours who also took advantage of the nice morning air. Buttons ran from window to window letting all those outside noised know she was protecting the house!

Up this morning, sore from doing too much sitting yesterday, so I did my Pilates to give me some flex. Did a good job of it. Physio is booked for next month, I'm hoping I will be able to recover to at least 95% of my stable self. I'm getting very weary of the way my body is looking and behaving. Time to make a change!

Jeannie Hello, from a frequent lurker. Sometimes we shomehow just shut off, for no apparent reason. That's okay if something else is taking our thoughts away. Sometimes too, having just a screen to type on feels empty--nothing to grasp on. Take a breath; grab a tablet or a few papers and pencil. Take a walk through previous months - look at the pictures, be curious. Write something down on your paper. Once you return to the present month, look at your paper. Read the thoughts you wrote down,-- how the pictures looked,-- where was that at,--- wow someone..... Reading them over, you are a connection to us and we need you to feel we are connected to you. Share some of your thoughts. The previous months are still alive and well within our lives! I find this helps me pick up the motivation, so I hope it helps you too.

My biggest problem that causes me to lurk sometimes is that time has me prisoner. Two jobs and responsiblities at home... I feel like I should not be doing anything but resting or getting ready for the next day, don't be unprepared:noway: It becomes such a vise I cannot see out of it. I lock out of life. This event has given me a lesson, to put work at a certain time, and make the rest of the day my world! Even the three or four hours I have left or the one hour I have left after a day of work before I must be in bed. Keep my mind from feeling the vise of time.

For anyone who feels like the days are not moving you faster to your goals just remember one day down is never to be repeated, so make the best of each day, keep on track, talk to yourself, ask how and why you may feel this way or that, and put some logic to the front. I'm sure our dedicated ladies have said that often and they are right, it works!

I treasure having such a resource to help and share in, not so many years ago, we were verymuch on our own, and had to sometimes battle everyones mythical thinking we were doing wrong to ourselves. Now we are knowlegeable and united. Live - Love - Work - together to make life the best thing. :drinker: Cheers to all the ladies that write in every day to share and help someone. :drinker:

Now I must write a dear friend who I don't see often who heard I was in the hospital, her husband comes into Tim's everyday for himself and his co-workers. Have a good day ladies, I may take a walk later, maybe pull my sister along too. Catch you all again sometime.:flowerforyou:

Marilyn

exermom

Just got back from going out to dinner with a friend from NC. I think I was pretty good. Had a lobster tail (broiled), there were a few shrimp, scallops and mussels. I asked for nothing to be fried. I did get a sweet potato, didn't have anything on it. Just had water to drink. I asked for the green beans on the side since I'd asked and they came with butter on them. Only had a few. For the lobster tail and the shrimp, scallops, and mussels, I was VERY surprised at how much butter came in the dish. Actually, I didn't eat any of the butter that came with the lobster and poured out the butter that came with the other fishes. I didn't get the hushpuppies or slaw but got the green beans on the side instead. Wonder why they serve so much fried, especially here in FL where people should be concerned about their arteries, etc

Oh, have a question, I logged my food into MFP yesterday mostly from my phone; but I couldn't find the "complete this entry" button. I have a droid. Where is that button?

We'll be off to the Nationwide race tomorrow.

Did 45 min of yoga today, then 45 min of cardiostep, then 15min of abs, then 45min of strength training. I just wanted to try these classes. I thought the strength training class was the one that used the barbell, but we mainly used weights and worked on upper body. Not that that's a bad thing. I won't be able to exercise for the next two days but Mon. I'm thinking that I'll probably do about the same as today.

Have a great evening everyone!

Michele

SallyCC

February is flying by for me! I have been trying to be more consistent with my workouts/ gym time. I have to travel for work next week and I know that keeping up my workouts is really vital. I am planning to bring my gym stuff and my heart rate monitor (that is new for me and it is making my gym time more interesting).

Michele--- the "menopause" t shirt sounds right up my alley right now! I hope you enjoy your time in Florida.

Linda.....Stay safe!

Vicki...the carrot chips are a great idea with salsa. I am going to try that soon

Have a good night!

joylaut

Amanda - My sympathies for your family. The parents must be devastated.

Debra, Kackie - hope your moves have gone well.

Barb, we also have rentals but ours a bit closer to us at 2 hours for one and 15 mins for the other. the 2 hours away is enough of a headache, I can't imagine 6!

Linda - never knew anyone who live in Bahrain, but as soon as I saw the new recently, I held you in good thoughts. Hope you and your family are safe.

Mary - how are those water pipes doing?

Kackie - thought of you tonight when I opened my jar of Montana wild huckleberry jam. Picked it up on our visit last summer.

Here in So Cal we were enjoying beautiful spring weather - my daffoldils and hyacinths were blooming. Until today, that is -- big rainstorm coming through. Not that cold though - I was out walking in it this afternoon. Luckily the downpour came after I got home. I like being out in it, especially at the park where I can let Cassie off leash because no one else is there in the rain.

Joy

msh0530

Mary - how are those water pipes doing?

Just fine, thank you. It has actually been warm here this week. I did find it rather ironically humorous that although the plumbers took 6 days to get to our house, they managed to have the bill for $200 delivered to our mailbox within 36 hours!

mrsanderson404

Linda....watching the news and thinking of you....I lived in South Korea about 20 years ago when there were alot of labor protests and people watching the videos back home thought the country was imploding....it was actually quite peaceful most of the time. But I know how it can feel to be so far from home, not speak the language and be in the middle of turmoil, real or imagined. Will pray for your safety and patience as they find their way through this political mess.

jam0525

Marilyn- Your post rings so true. Thank you for all your words and thoughts.

Thanks to all for their thoughts and support. DS should be getting released next week. They are hanging on to him to let things settle down with DH at home.

I found this link today about desserts. I thought it might help those of us who end up eating out. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/7-desserts-fight-fat

Michelle – I hope you have a great time in Florida.

Blessings to all,

Jeannie

rjadams

AAAAArrrrgggggh I am back up to 158. So I have planned out all my meals for Monday thru Friday like I used to do. I am going to workout every night and I am going to lose the 14 pounds I have gained back since mid August. If I only eat what I have on the plan I will do great. I know I can do this.

My biopsy results were okay. Not normal but not cancer so I get to wait a year and have another pap then and we start the process all over again.

DH is unhappy with work right now so things are alittle rough around here. and the fact that we can't have sex until Tuesday (because of the biopsy) isn't helping:blushing:

I hope you are all doing well. It was lovely to have the sun up in the sky this morning. I had almost forgotten what it looks like. :laugh:

mimi7grands

Robin, congrats on the good lab results. What a relief!

Jeannie, thinking of you. I'm sorry you have such a lot to deal with right now. You're a trooper though.

I'm down at my mom and dad's house. So far, so good on the eating front. Being here (or anytime I'm away from home) is always challenging for me.

My daughter and family are up in Tahoe. They had 4 feet of snow in 24 hours! More expected. They're having a ball. (Although it took them 8 hours to get there. It's normally a 2 hour drive, at most.l)

I hope today is good for everyone.

hooah_mj

So glad to hear that families are healing, visiting, growing, and on the mend. Really sorry about the hardships and hope for inner peace and strength.

Been struggling with a hay fever kind of thing...it won't let go, but it hasn't been so bad as to stop me from watching my intake and keeping up with my output, but that's about all I've been able to keep up with...just ask the fam :sick: :huh: :yawn:

Happy weekend to you all. Hope to catch up next week.

For now, my thoughts are with you...prayers where there is need and hooahs for the beautiful vibe on this thread :flowerforyou:
Ya'll are a true inspiration.

mj

vickim26

Good evening ladies,
Been a busy day. Started today with walk in park with Heather, Emma and Byron. Did about an hour. Then went grocery shoppi ng. Then came home and cooked for tonight for family. Hubby's birthday was Thursday and instead of going eat out we waited until tonight and I cooked. I did baked chicken, white beans and rice, steamed veggies, salsa and veggies, the eggplant recipe and made him a cake. I had no cake. I did not even taste the frosting when I made it. Just crossed my fingers that it was good. By the way they licked their plates I'd say it was good. One more day and then I weigh again. 4 more days on first cycle then I move on to second where I can add a few carbs. Not really hungry a lot but will be nice to add new things. I have been suffering with hay fever also but I just try to keep going. I am tired a lot though so take it easy when I have to. Hope all of you have a good Sunday.
Vicki M

traininglady911

Hello folks - I've been reading all your posts. This sounds like an interesting group, so I wanted to reply so that I could find this group again later.

MacMadame

Just checking in. I'm recording my food elsewhere these days so I'm not here much. Just didn't want to disappear without a trace... :happy:

hooah_mj

traininglady911 LOVE THAT BIKE

Got the hubs a Harley for his 50th last year, but I need something more your style :happy:

Like MacMadame, I've been recording my intake and output on another site (Dr Oz's 11 week's to healthy something-or-other), just to change things up a bit.

Lots of tea for the thick head & cruddy symptoms :sick:

mj

kackie

Good Morning, Ladies,

Enjoyed reading your posts and feel like I am keeping up with your lives, even when I am not taking the time I should to reply.

We are moved into our new house out here in MT and only have a few boxes left to unpack. I did get out to ski yesterday morning with DH and a group of good friends then had them over for a glass of wine and some appetizers. Now I am enjoying sitting...wow...sitting(something I haven't done in a couple of weeks) by the roaring fire that DH built for us to have with our coffee.

I still have lots to do to get ready for the kids coming next week but I did get the Baby Bed put together! DH and I tried to do it together and that didn't work too well! We were both a bit too tired and cranky to take on such a project a few days ago.

I have not been tracking my food but will do so today and once again try to get the ball rolling.

Thinking of each of you, Kackie

mytime60

Hi all! I'm new to MFP. I love what I've learned so far, and the support on the site is wonderful. I'm still digging through alot of the posts, but boy did yours catch my eye...50+ Yep that's me. I know it's already mid February, but I would love to be a part of your group. My goal is to put my new found information about calorie intake to use and lose 6 pounds in February. I weighed in February 14, and had lost 4 pounds already. I find that by tracking my calories and excersize it helps me toe the line.

vickim26

Welcome mytime60 to this site. We would love to have you join us. When you have time tell us a little more about yourself. These ladies will be a great help to your weight loss journey. More ladies will respond to your post. Everyone must be busy today.
Vicki M

anotheryearolder

Welcome mytime60! It doesn't matter what time of the month you join us. :happy:

Just a quick check in to log food and take a peek in here. It is a beautiful afternoon and I am going to spend it raking yard. The pine straw is finally done falling and we need to get it up before the grass makes it too hard. W got rid of most of the dang pine tress from the yard but there are still a bunch of them all down the 1/8 mile long driveway. Good thing I like yard work!

My snapdragons are looking good and will be blooming in a couple weeks. My pots of pansies and violas are blooming like crazy. Spring is coming to north Florida. I'm not gloating here - when you are all having beautiful weather we will either be sweating like crazy or hiding in the air conditioning! :huh:

Got roast in the oven so I don't have to stop and make dinner except for the veggies. For a change DH and I will be eating the same dinner - well except for the veggies. He only does green beans and that only because the doctor said he had to up the veggie intake. I get a salad in him for lunch and that is it. Every day, with an occasional exception, salad and green beans; I would be bored out of my mind!:ohwell:

Ok, vat of water in hand and I'm off to tackle the driveway. DH is watching the Daytona race. We used to have great seats for the 500 and went every year but it's kinda of boring to us now with the restrictor plate rule and the way they race in pairs and call it a lead change when all they are doing is letting the other guy in the pair take the lead for a while.

We were at the Dayton 500 in 1981 when Richard Petty won his 7th and last 500 race. We were also at the Pepsi 400 race in 1984 when Richard Petty won his last race. President Regan was there and that was really neat.

Faye

sveltewisher

It is amazing how you all have changed my life. I am in Massachusetts working on the house which does not have internet nor tv yet. I cannot find our FNP community on my android. (Sorry, Barb.) Today, I am in the library:
--Grateful to read that Linda in Behrain is well.
--Saw a sign offering a reward for a ferret. I went into a long explanation with the family about a ferret is not a "rat" and discussed the history of ferrets.:laugh:
--Grateful that Spring is occurring somewhere. Someone mentioned in church that spring is here because of the 8 turkeys in her yard this morning. However, the weather is bitter cold outside but our home is warm through oil, a fireplace, and flannel sheets. I am truly grateful for warmth and the sunshine.
I am not logging my foods which means that I am not eating as healthy and clean as I should. I will start logging today.
Make it a great day!

missdeehere

Hi Barbie and everyone.

I am new the last 2 weeks here, and actually just started posting. I posted a 1 week chalenge earlier, and Mary invited me here, I do think it was here. I am 55 and need to lose 100 pounds It will take me a bit to learn everyone for I am usually on the Weight Watchers message boards.

I am chalenging myslf to exercise 100 minutes this week. I am a very poor sport when it comes to exercise due to health isues. But I am beginning to think I am just lazy. :-( check my thred if ya wanna join me.

I need to read the posts again, and check my dinner.

Later Ladies

msh0530

I am new the last 2 weeks here, and actually just started posting. I posted a 1 week chalenge earlier, and Mary invited me here, I do think it was here. I am 55 and need to lose 100 pounds It will take me a bit to learn everyone for I am usually on the Weight Watchers message boards.

Welcome, Dee, and yes it was me! If you are looking for support, you have come to the right place sister!

I have been back on track logging my foods for a month now, but everytime I thought that I would get started on the exercise again, either I was sick, my husband was sick and needed me, it was incredibly cold and my pipes were frozen and I was too down about it to move, or some other excuse. But Dee posted her challenge, I saw it, and I went out and took the dog for a walk. The first day is always the hardest, so I am sure that I can get back on track now. If I don't, you all have permission to cyberkick my backside!

Have a great Sunday all!

Late edit addition: I forgot to say that I know spring is on its way because I had 6 robins in my yard today! I have always said that seeing the first robin means that I get to buy a new dress, so will have to think about when to shop.

missdeehere

Thanks Mary, where are you located.

I am in Southwestern Pa, and after a few days of really nice weather we have a Winter Storm Advisory and it started snowing here about an hour ago. :-( Would love to see a Robin!!


So glad that you got to walk the dog today. I will be on the BALL tonight. :-) Stability Ball, that is. :-)

Dee

marlouise

Hello Ladies and to our new ladies, welcome!

Tried to log in last night but the intranet went down. So I fiqured it must be due to the winds and cold things tend to breakup. So far I am head over heels proper as I continue the pilates warm up exercises. Today is the first day in almost a year that I was able to squat and put my butt on my heels,and my knees feel the full bend. I could have danced! My weight is down a good 3 three pounds now, not sure if my ticker will move or not but I'm happy I am getting down again. I finished all the warm up exercises today so the next two weeks I will be doing them through until I can do them with my eyes shut and know how to move without having to think. Then I will start the beginner exercises. I am still trying a little harder but doing well at keeping my portions down. I am so used to working at the pace, combined with workouts that my eating did not show so much. That has changed, so must I.

Back in training for a early bed time and rise time so I must get moving on. Hope all is well here, I will catch you all tomorrow.

Marilyn