WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

msh0530

I stayed off of the boards yesterday, mostly due to being a baby and feeling depressed about not having water. But - the light has dawned! After 10 days, We have water! I just washed my hands, and started the dishwasher! I am going to flush the toilet, and do laundry, and cook, and take a shower, and . . .

We had over a foot of snow last night, so home today. Hubby is getting ready to go to work, three hours late. I have been sewing up a storm - I'm making a new quilted diaper bag for my daughter. Check with you all later!

dkn3208

I have been stuck on my current weight for toooo long. I was really being consistant at a pound a week and the past three months have been very, very trying. Is dicouraging to know you're doing the right thing and your body is not cooperating! Anyway, I'm going to make February the month for jumping off the plateau. I'm determined and I'm going to do it. Can't wait to put those shorts on this spring!

MacMadame

Good luck with your surgery, Amanda!

anotheryearolder

I have been lazy about posting; it's been a week. I think I will do better if I check in more frequently. My weight is going nowhere since December. No loss, no gain. A little variance up and down but basically nothing....:embarassed:

The good news is the gym is FINALLY going to reopen. The bad news is it doesn't happen until March 5th. :grumble: And March is way full of events and road trips for me. I so want to get back into the gym regularly. I like to go someplace with lots of equipment and have at it hard and come home. I got in a 3 mile walk up and down the driveway yesterday and will do it again today.

Mary - So glad you got your water back. I've spend days without water too, once during a hurricane for a week, and it is not fun! It's bad enough not having air conditioning in August but no water too? Ugh. I intend to purchase an old fashioned hand pump before hurricane season. I was thinking one could be incorporated into our well system pipes but DH didn't think so. We asked the guy that worked on the system last year and he said it would work. I found one online and am going to get it ordered.

Oh, and congratulations on the first pound loss in a year!:flowerforyou: You have broken the lull now - yippee!

Amanda - Buying long johns in the children's section? That made me smile. It would be so much fun to do! It must be very reassuring to know how healthy you now are in preparation for your surgery. I'm sure you will go through it with flying colors. :drinker:

It's nice to see all all the new people here committed to a healthier lifestyle. I feel so much better with 34 pounds gone. I am eager to find out how I will feel when I get rid of the remaining pounds.

There were many posts I wanted to comment on but due to laziness I didn't start a document and keep track as I read.

Faye

sveltewisher

I am so glad that you have water!!! Excellent! Soak in a tub, you deserve it!:happy:

vickim26

Good afternoon ladies,
Mary so glad you have water. I too have had to do without for storms and such and it is not fun.
Amanda, doesnt it feel great to go shopping and get stuff that fits and looks goo.d The children's section. great. Good luck on your surgery. What kind of valve are you getting. Both my mom and my brother had a valve replacement. It runs in my moms family, 3 of her siblings had it also. Faye, good job on staying the same. That is an accomplishment in itself. You can lose again just buckle down and get on the wagon. Went to grocery this morning to get some staples for my good eating plan. My food is so expensive. I know though that I am actually saving cause wont be eating out much. We tend to do a lot of that and I am trying hard to cut back. So in reality the money I spent at the grocery is only about 2 meals out. Hope you all have a great day. Talk to you later.
Vicki m

rjadams

Hi ladies. I have been lurking during my moments of boredom on the job but nothing really to write. I am struggling with getting into the rhythm of getting up so early and eating right. It is so easy to fall back into the habits I had 2 years ago when I was working. I have put on a bit of what I lost but I don't want to give in to the ticker just yet. I was able to walk 4 miles yesterday when I got home and I am starting to find a rhythm in the foods I am eating at work and the timing. It is a challenge since I can't cook my lunch fresh anymore and I miss my blender for my protein shakes, but I am getting there. I still don't have the photos from the wedding. by the time I get them you all probably won;t want to see them I miss you all and I wish I could add some positive things to say to you all but right now I am a little self absorbed. I still love you all and I am sure I will be back in rare form in no time.

anotheryearolder

Robin - Just popped in to log my lunch and noticed your post. Have you though of getting a bullet for your protein shakes at work? They are quite small and I would think you could find a place for it at work, assuming you have a place to keep the ingredients cold. Just a thought.

And yes Vicki I certainly will take no gain as a plus. Glass half full, glass half full..... proper mindset is such a big part of this. Thanks! :drinker:

Faye

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Jake did something to his back with all the packing and carrying boxes so he saw the chiropractor today and got adjusted and for the rest of the day he has to ice his back and rest......in contrast this is my exercise day with line dance in the morning, walking four and a half miles with my friend and then taking the dogs to the dog park with some time on the exercise bike in between. :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: we had an animal adventure this morning. When I brought Sasha to the door after our early morning walk there was a furry creature by the front door and I screamed and the furry creature tried to come in the house with us......Jake heard me and came running and went out and discovered that the furry creature that I was screaming about was a ferret. I walked Brandy and then the ferret appeared at the glass door at the back. Jake put on his heavy gloves and got a cat carrier and captured the ferret, brought it into the house, gave it water and some dog food and left it in the carrier in the guest room with the door shut. The dogs kept sniffing and whining at the door and the cats hid under the bed in our room. After a few phone calls, Jake found out that Petco would take the ferret so he took it over there on the way to the chiropractor. The dogs were sad to see it go, but once it was gone the cats came out from under the bed.

:flowerforyou: Amanda, March 25 is my birthday (age 65) so I know it will be a good day for your surgery.....how exciting to buy clothing in the children's section

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Mary, I am so happy to hear that you have water.....we are such whiners that the one time we were without water, we packed up the dog and went to a motel:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Robin, starting a new job is such a huge adjustment......I want to echo the suggestion about bringing a bullet blender to work so you can have the shakes you like.....that's what I'd do.

:flowerforyou: Vicki, you are so right that eating at home is so much less expensive than eating at a restaurant.:bigsmile:

:drinker: Faye, for those of us with a history of weight gain, just not gaining is a victory:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

SallyCC

Amanda.....good luck on your surgery. My dad had a valve replacement and he was so much better afterwards.

Mary ...so glad that you got your water back on. I can't imagine going that long without it.....

Today was a pretty good day. I got to the gym early....still trying to get over the BIG discrepancy between my HRM reading and MFP website but it explains a lot to me. Also has me thinking that I need to change up my exercise routine too.

I think I am so ready to tighten up my program. I think I was getting sloppy with food so hopefully I"ll reflect a loss at my next weigh in. I go to a class on Tuesday night and last night I was up one pound. I weigh in tomorrow morning for MFP.....phew

Have a good night.

anotheryearolder

OK - I appear to be making up in one day for not posting for a week. I just have to say Barbie that it's a good thing the little fur ball didn't show up at my door or we would have had another ferret whether I really want another US one or not. I have a major weak spot for ferrets. I have had three and one batch of babies.

Did you ask around in your neighborhood if someone has one missing? They are little escape artists and can easily get out if you aren't very vigilant. Someone could be really missing her/him. I have spent hours trying to find mine in the past. They love to play like a crazy and then fall in a dead sleep wherever they happen to be at the moment.

I have found mine in a pile of laundry waiting to go in the washer ( a major cause of accidental death), underneath the couch cushions, in an open drawer and the one where she was missing the longest - between the built-in dishwasher and the cabinet next to it. :noway: We told the builder to make the baseboard trim ferret proof and gap free but apparently he didn't get the memo. She found a space and wiggled her way into a napping spot and didn't come out until her loooong nap was over. Meanwhile I was scouring the house looking for her. I usually kept a close eye on her when she was loose but obviously not always.

She loved to cuddle and play and absoutely loved raisins as a treat. I took her trick or treating with the grand kids. I was a witch and she was my familiar. I also took her to a garden party once and she was a hit. She fell asleep in the loose sleeve of one of my friends and stayed there for the better part of an hour even when she was dancing.

Phooey, I miss my fur ball but no more for me unless it's a European one. Ours in the U.S. have become very inbred and prone to several debilitating incurable conditions.

People usually have an instant love/hate thing going with ferrets. I'm crazy about them. Some people think they are like rats but they are not at all similar.

We are a pet loving bunch here but I don't recall anyone else having a ferret on this thread. Anyone?

Faye

exermom

Mrsanderson - I usually steam my spaghetti squash then put it in the refrigerator. When I need some, I just take it out and nuke it a bit in the microwave.

Isn't it amazing how much less expensive clothes are in the children's/juniors department? I know last Halloween I was looking for a shirt, I couldn't find one that would fit me at a decent price. I finally found one in the Junior's department at WalMart for $5. The only problem I find when I shop in the Junior department is that most of the Junior clothes are so youthful and I'm not 20 any more!!!!!

Amanda - keep up the positive thoughts. Recovery goes so much faster if you are in a good state of mind.

Mary - how wonderful that you have water!!!!!

Barb - I couldn't find a "Tools" on my Droid

Did about 15 min of yoga today then walked on the treadmill at 1.5% incline for 1 hr at 4mph. Tomorrow I'm planning to go to a body sculpting class. However, they're calling for snow (we shall see what's on the ground). If the driveway is slippery when I go to get the paper in the a.m., I'll just do a strength DVD instead.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

Michele

rjadams

Mrsanderson - I usually steam my spaghetti squash then put it in the refrigerator. When I need some, I just take it out and nuke it a bit in the microwave.

Isn't it amazing how much less expensive clothes are in the children's/juniors department? I know last Halloween I was looking for a shirt, I couldn't find one that would fit me at a decent price. I finally found one in the Junior's department at WalMart for $5. The only problem I find when I shop in the Junior department is that most of the Junior clothes are so youthful and I'm not 20 any more!!!!!

Amanda - keep up the positive thoughts. Recovery goes so much faster if you are in a good state of mind.

Mary - how wonderful that you have water!!!!!

Barb - I couldn't find a "Tools" on my Droid

Did about 15 min of yoga today then walked on the treadmill at 1.5% incline for 1 hr at 4mph. Tomorrow I'm planning to go to a body sculpting class. However, they're calling for snow (we shall see what's on the ground). If the driveway is slippery when I go to get the paper in the a.m., I'll just do a strength DVD instead.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

Michele

If you can open your apps and go to the "market" that is where you will find the myfitnesspal app. what kind of phone do you have?

lyn54

Hey Ladies,
More snow here today and I was driving on the roads:glasses: When I returned home, I discovered I hadn't put my contact lense in...(i only wear one):noway: aren't you glad you weren't near me?

DKN3208--I hope your weight loss this month goes like you want it to..but if it doesn't...don't give up!:flowerforyou:

Mrs Anderson, I didn't have Michelle for an MFP friend the first time I tried the squash sphagetti and so I haven't tried it again. She makes it sound easy and good. So, just tackling it is a wonder to me!

Svelte-Hope you are doing well with your program.

Faye--I was just going to ask you if that wasn't a pic of a ferret after reading Barbie's posts. Why are the US ferrets becoming so in-bred?

Mary -going without water is the pits! I remember when my Oldest Son was a baby we had frozen pipes for 6 wks..we finally had to stay with my in-laws...it was a bad winter that year. It was zero for over a month. That was the Winter of 1977. Lot of snow and very cold. Glad you have yours back.:flowerforyou:

Sally--good luck on this weight loss journey!

Robin-it's okay to take time for yourself...it's nice to know you are okay.

Clothes in the kis dept. I could do that at one time ...in the 90's...

Amanda I hope your knee feels better soon.

Have a good one tomorrow!

lyn54

I know there are probably several new ones I have missed but JesusLoves aka Boomer and Boomer51...where are you have I missed posts lately.

Mj you sound like you are thriving on here... try some chromium 4 times a day to help the sweet cravings.

Good nite all:yawn:

ps the thrill on the road has wore me out.

weaklink109

Michelle,

The directions I posted related to steps you would take on the MFP site. Once you have gone to tools and picked mobile apps link, then you choose the one for Android and the instructions for how to get the app are right there. I believe you can search for myfitnesspal at the android market on your phone, but it appears, from my own searching, that it is possible for you to access it from your computer, via the android market website. The app is free BTW.

Barb

hooah_mj

Mj you sound like you are thriving on here... try some chromium 4 times a day to help the sweet cravings.

ps the thrill on the road has wore me out.

Nyll54 My daughter recently asked if we could have broccoli for supper more often...apparently broccoli has double/triple the chromium as other foods we eat often. Perhaps that will help with these sudden cravings for sweets. I'll check out the vitamin/mineral section the next time and see what's out there, Thx

Mary maybe once or twice a year (growing up in Texas) do I remember the folks filling up the bathtub & water jugs before a freeze...I can't begin to imagine going several days, esp weeks w/o running water :noway:
How do you'll deal with it?!
The craziest thing for me was having school shut down for 2 weeks straight during an East coast blizzard. My kids about drove me nuts & the hubs was TDY in AZ thru the whole mess! I cried on a daily basis :sad:

Michele I really want to try a body sculpting class. Anything to help pull my mid-section back to where it's supposed to be For now it's a simple core class, and even that has proven to be a stretch...ha ha, I just made a funny :laugh:

Have a good day everyone. I'm running the boys to school/campus...the wind chill is a bit much for the motorcycle, so I'm out earlier than usu...thank goodness I'll be able to make Zumba. Love that class

mj

vickim26

Good morning ladies,
I am still posting. Day 4 on plan and still doing good. Actually got on treadmill this morning for about 20 min. and I thought it would be so hard cause been so long but really was not bad at all. Not much else to say this morning. More cold weather here. Have a good day ladies.
Vicki M

jam0525

Barbie - I'm glad that you and Jake were responsible about the ferret. Hopefully, they will advertise to see if it was lost.

My weigh-in was only up 4 ounces and I updated the weight. It could have been worse.

My DS had a nervous breakdown Tuesday night and is in the hospital. Please pray for him.

Warm thoughts to all.

Jeannie

MacMadame

Oh, Jeannie, I'm so sorry to hear that.

I don't know if I've mentioned my ds's issues but it looks like the new anti-depressant he is on is finally working. <Fingers crossed>

msh0530

Jeannie, I am so sorry to hear about your son, but very glad that he is where he can get some help. As a person who retired from 32 years working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I do understand what you are going through and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

lyn54

Jeannie:flowerforyou: so sorry about your son. January and February are months when lots of people are deprived of Vitamin D that comes with sunlight. You add stress of any kind to that and a lot of people have this happen. I hope he is better soon. My thoughts are with you.

sveltewisher

Thank you Nyll54 about asking about my program...It made me decide to write.:grumble: I was laid off from work last year. Initially, I was great -- eating correctly, working out, and mediating twice a day. Recently, I am unfocused. I have a "cold" (or allergies) for a couple of weeks so I haven't been working out. My days aren't structured which is challenging for my whole life and food plan. When I worked, I drank 3 glasses of water during my commute to work and fill up at the water cooler for another 3 glasses in the morning. My meals and exercise routine were timed based on my work day. I worked long hours and seemed to accomplish more around the house! I need to put in some sort of schedule which includes a focus job hunt.
On the positive side, you are my first social network group!! (My 28 year old son turned me onto MFP. He "plays" MFP on his phone similar to his video games.) It took me 3 months to post a reply to this group. :drinker: For some reason, this morning it dawned on me that I lost 10 lbs and my goal now is 30 lbs (versus 40 lbs.) I am able to eat 3 healthy, home cooked meals a day. I have time to feel my body. I sleep an average of 1-2 more hours per night. I am a kinder person.
I read your postings which have amazing courage & strength --open heart surgery, children with challenges, no water, furry creatures at your door...My furry creature story this week - I live in Brooklyn, New York City with a postage stamp size back yard which is now covered in snow. On Monday, an eagle swooped down and caught a squirrel. The eagle dropped the dead squirrel. As the eagle went to fly into the neighbor's tree, the eagle became caught on netting which is on top of our fence. The eagle needed to span it's full wing length to get out of the netting. The eagle was magnificent!!! I never saw an eagle in New York City before. The eagle waited in the tree for awhile and than left the squirrel behind.
I will schedule and focus more tomorrow. Thank you all for being you.

mrsanderson404

wow...what an amazing sight!....but does that mean there is still a dead squirrel in your backyard??:indifferent:

vickim26

Good afternoon ladies,
I survived my first meal out since beginning this food plan. Hubby called and wanted me to meet him for lunch. I said yes. We went to Olive Garden. I got large salad with no dressing. Removed the croutons and did not eat them. Got a child's plate of grilled chicken with brocolli. I feel so good that I made good choices. I feel so much better eating the right things. I wonder why I choose to eat the wrong things at times. Jeannie so sorry about your son. Hope it all works out.
Vicki M

rjadams

Thank you Nyll54 about asking about my program...It made me decide to write.:grumble: I was laid off from work last year. Initially, I was great -- eating correctly, working out, and mediating twice a day. Recently, I am unfocused. I have a "cold" (or allergies) for a couple of weeks so I haven't been working out. My days aren't structured which is challenging for my whole life and food plan. When I worked, I drank 3 glasses of water during my commute to work and fill up at the water cooler for another 3 glasses in the morning. My meals and exercise routine were timed based on my work day. I worked long hours and seemed to accomplish more around the house! I need to put in some sort of schedule which includes a focus job hunt.

I was laid off in May of 2009 and just started back to work 4 weeks ago. I had a daily schedule at home every day. I had times for cleaning, projects, lots of computer time for job hunting and lots of workout time. It worked really well to keep me structured during the week days. I wish you luck on the job front. I truly know how tough it can be.

Jeannie - sending good thoughts and energy your way.

I will try to get back to the boards later.

mimi7grands

Jeannie, hugs to you and your son. That's a tough deal. Thank goodness his family is there for him.

Darlis, just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you.

Marilyn, you too. I dread the thought of losing my mom. That would be tough. And, now that I'm a pet owner, I can relate to the grief of your sister's dog dying.

Izzy was under-the-weather for a couple of days, with diarrhea and throwing up a couple of times. I was thinking I'd need to take her to the vet today but she's perked up and is back to her old self. Even though I have her on a leash whenever we go out, she loves to travel nose-to-the-ground and bite at leaves, sticks, and who know what else. She probably got hold of something she shouldn't have. Or...maybe it's the new dog biscuits. (They're in the trash, just to be safe.)

I've been doing well on calories the last couple of days but am trying a new approach. I'm still on the fruits-and-veggies train (wouldn't want to give them up), but I'm upping my protein and cutting down on carbs from pasta, bread, grain, beans, potatoes, etc. Ever since I've upped my fiber, I've had problems with constipation. Ridiculous, huh? So far, less fiber seems to be doing the trick.

Overeating like a mad woman a couple of days is what prompted me to try something new. My 4-year-old GD and I had made cookies and I ended up eating, eating, eating them, then following that up with eating more disgusting stuff. I now have 5 grocery bags full of pasta, beans, jam, crackers, and so on to give away. 5! My cupboards looks pretty darned good now.

I'm hoping increasing the protein will help with healing. I have what I call FOLS - fragile old lady skin. My skin thinks it's 80 years old, not 62. The backs of my hands are constantly bruised and bleed at the slightest excuse. Usually, I don't even know I'm bleeding! I've asked more than one doctor and they're never concerned. My blood clotting factor is fine; I just have very thin skin. It's worst on my hands because they're received the most sun exposure (and damage).

Anyway, it's worth a try. I've been reading about the Primal Blueprint and Paleo diets. I have a lot more researching to do but, basically, they are about eating more of a caveman diet - meat, veggies, fruit. No refined foods, no preservatives. They also recommend eliminating milk products. I'll modify that one a little for now.

The diet is, among other things, supposed to cut back on inflammation, which is a factor in autoimmune disorders. DD and her family are going to try it too. (My 6-year old GD has celiac, 4-year-old GD has markers for ulcerative colitis, 14-year-old GS has asthma, SIL has family history of heart disease, and I have arthritis. We're a perfect test group!)

I'm a little concerned about changing the way I'm eating but I've been stalled since October so changing it up may be just the ticket. I know I'll still eat healthfully. I love veggies and fruit way too much to give them up.

I've been doing pretty well with exercise - not great, not perfect, but pretty well. Sometimes I forget how much more I can do (and enjoy doing) and laze around for a day. Then I realize, wait a minute, I *like* to move! Today, I was walking Izzy back from the big house to my little house. 4-year-old GD started running and I thought, what the heck, I can run too. And I did.

Mimi

p.s. Amanda, I'm thinking about you too. The thought of lowering your risks and increasing how good you feel makes the prospect of surgery less scary.

lyn54

:laugh: :flowerforyou: Svelte-Robin knows exactly how you feel...I have read and watched her post go through ups and downs of if an interview was going to pan out. She has perservered and come out a victor! We hope you will too. An Eagle?:noway: oh wow! I'm like Mrs. Anderson...what about the squirrel?:huh:

Macmadame=hope the meds help your Dad? ...I believe that is what I read...it seems that there in no way to get just the right medicine without trial and error ...I have watched this and it's tough.

Marilyn ...I may have neglected to say that I am sorry about your Mom. I Can't imagine what that must feel like. It's one of those things unless you expericence it you can't really know.:flowerforyou:

Mimi--let me know how this works for you. Do you eat a lot of carrots.?

Again...I am noticing that Laura hasn't been on here for awhile. For the newbies...Laura lost her mother last fall. I hope she is okay...It's a hard time of year...and if you are grieving or have stress...well:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:



My furry creature story is watching squirrels with my DGS today while the sun was setting and counting the many colors glistening off the trees. OUr trees still had enough ice and snow, they were glistening in the fading sun...the squirrels would jump from tree limb to tree limb and a big pile of snow would fall...it was a beautiful sight.

It's 20 tonight and supposed to be 60 by MOnday:noway: ...okay bring it on!!!

Weightwise--just call me Queen of Plateaus...or Queen Plattie for short...now if someone know where patience is sold...or I could be like my friend...I have lots and lots of patience because I never have used any that I have??:happy:

Okay...Barbie would say I've been on here long enough...

Good nite all!

sveltewisher

Robin, thank you for the encouragement for scheduling my days. Congratulations on your job!! Nyll54 and Mrs. Sanders - I moved the dead squirrel with a shovel to the garbage. I was sad that the hawk killed without eating the squirrel. The kill seemed wasteful. The backyard is back to snow white...Tomorrow, I will schedule the day.

hooah_mj

:flowerforyou: Good Morning all...
Very difficult when the ones we love suffer. Prayers and good hopes to everyone with ailing parents and children. I'm still bless to have Mama (she's 80 years old), lost my dad a couple of years ago...very devastating fire consumed our childhood home and we lost daddy a few days later ... complications from diabetes w/all that stress. To all who have lost a parent, much love.

My furry story: One of the highlights of my day comes when a neighborhood squirrel scurries up and down the fence, taunting our doggies with his flickering tail and endless chatter...they go crazy crying to be let out. "Cracker" makes an appearance every morning and my girls wait anxiously for their play date. They'll watch, race along, and sing as that goofy squirrel jumps from tree to tree chattering up a storm....THANK GOODNESS the girls can't reach beyond the back fence :noway:

Our home backs to a greenbelt, so we've had several visitors...from raccoons to rattlesnakes. :noway:

Have great day ladies...off with the boys again, so I'll make the gym this morning.
mj