WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

barbiecat

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didn't do much formal exercise today, but we spent all day cleaning the house so the Realtor can take picture tomorrow........I did take a break and take the dogs to the dog park :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

weaklink109

Hello Everyone,

Welcome newbies!!

To the one who posted about the twenty-something calling her "old"--my answer would have been what my mom, who just turned 95, always says, "Growing old sucks, but it beats the alternative!!!":noway: :laugh: :laugh:

I started making my own pico de gallo, and now I can't imagine using the ready made version of it from the grocery produce department. I use roma tomatoes, sweet onion, green and red peppers, a little English cucumber to make it interesting, lots of cilantro, a dash of pepper, and a little bit of jalapeño pepper.--Delicious with baked chips, and wonderful to cook with too. I did some Dover sole fillets with some of the pico on it last night and they were wonderful.

I decided to take the plunge and join the ranks of the smartphone users, and I picked up one of the FREE Android phones that were available Friday and Saturday at T-Mobile Retail locations. If you are slapping your forehead, and saying "Why didn't I get in on that?" It is not too late. The T-Mobile website has the same deal going at least through Sunday (today), or maybe until the end of Monday--can't recall with out looking.

I found the MFP app and convinced it to load, so that will be handy, but I didn't have the patience to try and post from the phone, so I got on here, caught up on my reading, and here I am.

My Sprint contract doesn't expire until May, but I recently learned of a Motorola phone called the "Defy" that is waterproof, dustproof, and more forgiving about being dropped than most phones. It also has something they call "gorilla glass" on the touch screen display. I have a habit of dropping my phone, and those who have been around MFP since 2009 may recall that I once put my phone through the washing machine!!! I don't plan on doing that with this one, but from what I have read about this unit, if coffee gets spilled on it, or it gets dropped into water, it is more forgiving than most phones.

I had pretty much decided I would get one when I could leave Sprint, but then this T-Mobile deal came up, so I investigated and found out it would only cost me $50 to end my Sprint contract. By taking advantage of the T-Mobile promo, I could save myself almost $400 by not having to buy the phone, so I zipped over to the T-Mobile outlet in our nearby shopping mall and signed my life away. I figure that $50 termination fee is less than I would have to pay to get a phone if I wait until May, and now I have the ability to go on the web to look up phone numbers, and the GPS navigation that this comes with means I don't have to buy myself a GPS--one less thing to not be able to leave in the car.

There is one part of SW Washington that Sprint has no coverage in, and it is a big pain for me every time I am there, as I have to drive about 10 miles down the peninsula to have mobile phone service. T-Mobile and Verizon both cover that area, but Verizon would have cost me more in service costs and they don't have the phone I wanted to get.

I considered the I-phone, but the one thing I don't like about it is the battery is not removable, so when it has to be replaced, you have to send the phone to Apple to get it done. I always have two batteries, so one is always charged, in case I run out of power during the day. This new phone actually has a usb charger, besides the usual household one, so that will come in handy.

Anyway, I spent the evening figuring everything out, and I was surprised at how easily everything is to figure out. I think the time I spent fiddling with my friend's I-phone made figuring out the navigation much easier.

Well, so long for now.

Barb

rjadams

So this morning is our valentines day celebration starting with a nice bottle of Tattinger and bagels with king crab and cream cheese. Then we head out to the 747-8I Premiere. Tonight DH is making me his infamous stuffed flank steak with and artichoke on the side. I love to celebrate anything. He got me my favorite white roses yesterday too. He's a keeper.

mimi7grands

Sally, hang in there. The scale sometimes takes a day (or a week) to catch up.

Barbie, cleaning house COUNTS! I have a feeling you don’t dally around with the dust cloth!

Barb, good luck with the smart phone. I’m very tempted to get one although, every time I use my daughter’s, I want to throw it out the window. My fingers don’t do well with a touch pad. :noway: I like the sound of the GPS though and there have been SO many times when I’ve needed to look up an address or a phone number when I’m on the road.

Your recipe for pico de gallo sounds good. My DD puts chunks of avocado in it (a good fat! ), which tastes even more amazing.

Robin, sounds like DH is in your good graces – and with good reason! Have fun at the premiere.

I had a spell of atrial fibrillation for a few hours last night. I absolutely hate it. Kept me up half the night. :yawn: I've been doing much better with the a-fib since losing weight and I take meds that usually keep it under control. Seems like I go through a spell of it once a year or so. It makes me feel exhausted. That used to the status quo but not anymore - and I want to keep it that way!

Happy Valentine's Day (almost)! :smooched: :smooched: :smooched:

lhague

Hello All!

Nyll, I currently live in Bahrain, 26 km causeway from Saudi. I have only been here a few months, but must say I am loving it so far. It is the most liberal and friendly nation of the Middle East. There is an American Naval Base here. It's funny... the Saudi's come here to drink....apparently Allah cannot see you in Bahrain. Many archeologist and theologians believe this is where the Garden of Eden was. It is now an island of only 300 sq miles.

My children (3) all grown + one son in law were here during Christmas. For their presents we were able to go to Egypt and see the highlights...Giza, Luxor, Karnak, Alexandria, etc. We are very thankful we were able to see all that before the protest. God Bless Egypt. We were in the square and had rested in the area the protest took place, the museum of antiquities is there.

We did not have to take this assignment as it did not hurt my husbands career one way or the other. We took an exploratory trip last July to Bahrain. The temperature at the time was somewhere between Houston and the planet Mercury. My husband left the decision up to me. We have lived in Houston for more than 22 years, great friends, home of our dreams. But there was that opportunity to explore an area of the world that I have never experienced. Who knows how things will be in a few years. So I said "YES". In my profile I am a self admitted travel addict. I want to see the world, experience and absorb the culture. After I made the decision I told my husband....."I don't care if we have to dip into retirement funds, we are going to travel" lol. He has made that concession.

I miss home, I miss my family, I miss my friends...with that said thank goodness for skype, internet, facebook, and now MFP.

I hope to get to know and keep up with all that is right in this world....sisterhood throughout the nations.

Linda

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Linda, welcome, joining this thread on MFP will add to your collection of family and friends.......I have been posting with these women for two years and I feel very close to them ---not only the two I have met in person, but all the ones who have have shared their successes and challenges and photos and hopes and dreams and who have listened to all my ramblings. I'm glad to get to know you a little bit and hope to learn more.

:flowerforyou: I have only a moment because there's still more cleaning (and hiding of "stuff") before the Realtor gets here at 1 PM

lhague

:flowerforyou: Linda, welcome, joining this thread on MFP will add to your collection of family and friends.......I have been posting with these women for two years and I feel very close to them ---not only the two I have met in person, but all the ones who have have shared their successes and challenges and photos and hopes and dreams and who have listened to all my ramblings. I'm glad to get to know you a little bit and hope to learn more.

:flowerforyou: I have only a moment because there's still more cleaning (and hiding of "stuff") before the Realtor gets here at 1 PM

P.S. Love all the dog pics! We have two inside, very lovable, baby, sweeties, German Shepherds. But I am a lover of all animals.
Thank you :flowerforyou:

Good luck with the Realtor, for some reason that can be frazzling.

SallyCC

Linda...
Welcome..what courage to make such a big move. Wonderful that you are following your "travel loving" heart! It must be such an experience to build a new life in such a different place. What a great leap you are making.

I've only been in this group for a couple of weeks but I really like the sense of connection here. Good luck!

lhague

Thanks Sally!

I look forward to getting to know you and the other ladies here. We all have to stick together, because if we don't, who will pick up the pieces. :happy:

P>S> I couldn't follow my travel loving heart without the man of my dreams of 30 years. Love you honey!

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Linda, thanks for posting the picture of your dogs......are they with you in Bahrain, and if so, how did you transport them over and how much trouble was it ?
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mrsanderson404

rant...rant...rant....how does one gain 2 pounds overnite???? grrrrr....I know it is probably water retention but it plays with the motivation doesn't it!

lhague

Hello Barb! :bigsmile:

My babies were the biggest angst of my moving here.

When the opportunity arose, the first thing I did was get on the internet to see if my puppies could make the trip, if not that was a deal breaker.

They have no rabies here. No problems, my babies are well taken care of. Well, at least you think that until Bahrain makes you have a USDA Vet certify your dogs. Thank the powers that be that our Vet was USDA certified. After she does the exam and paperwork, there is only a ten day period where all that is sent to the Texas State Department to be certified, then back to the Vet, and then the dog has to be on the plane. Not one day over and time counts even the weekends. Thank goodness for FedEx.

My husband came to Bahrain in October. I arrived at the end of November. I had surgery, handled the movers, etc. All that seemed small compared to the fact that my dogs had never been in kennels much less a plane. I was a basket case. I took a month to train them, a little at a time. They made the trip with no problems. I think it made it easier for them because the kids came over about three weeks after their arrival. I think it was good for them and the kids.

Pets here are not as revered as in the the states. Usually dogs like mine are trained to be attack and guard dogs here. My dogs are my pups and they would protect me, but their nature is sweet. People here are so afraid of them. Very much so, the culture just doesn't understand "pets"

But I have found a great kennel, who actually raise German Shepherds for the King and trains them, and they understand that dogs are pets. The have German Shepherds of their own, and are big in the pet rescue here. I spoke with Pauline today and she is going to get me involved with that. It is sad because a great many expats will just leave their pets behind when they leave. :sad: I just couldn't imagine.

So many stray cats here also, but people seem to be nicer to them because The Prophet Mohammad loved cats.

Shayla11

Hello Wonderful Women!

I need help... I feel crazy! I have fallen off the wagon and with me, it's all or nothing. While I was snowed (iced) in for four days, I excercised, did housework/projects, and cooked really good food. I was really motivated and excited to be so. Now that i am back to real life--work, family,stress and limited time, I fell off. For more than a week I have not exercised and I have been eating terribly. I feel more remorse and shame daily which just amplifies the problem. I fear getting on the scales. This is my standard M.O. And usually I give up.

I am telling myself to just take one step in the right direction. This is my one step. I thank you women who share so much on this site. I would appreciate any advice that you have on staying with the program
after a lapse.

I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day. May we find love within ourselves.

lhague

Shayla, get on that scale. Sometimes a reality check is what we need. It is what it is.

After the scale, let it go. Focus. Move on, you have the skills and know what it takes be eat clean and be healthy. We are human and we all slide. And the good thing tho is that we know we want better for ourselves, and heck....we deserve it.

Know you are awesome, know you are worth the best life offers, and know you can do this and there are people here for you!

Linda

ildi59

Hi everyone,
I'm 51 just signed up with MFP a week ago, I've been reading your posts and enjoying them, nice encouragements.

lhague

Hi ildi, I'm new here also,

This seems like a great thread and the women here seems great. Hope to hear more from you.

:happy:

Shayla11

Linda, Thank you so much for responding and the good advice. I did go get on the scale and although I gained 1.5 lbs, it isn't nearly as bad as it could be. It is managable at this point if I get back on track. I feel more hopeful about progress now and I am going to go walk my dogs.

I believe that the networking/ community component of MFP is the thing that will help me reach my goals. Thanks again, Shayla

Shayla11

Hello Ildi and welcome! I am fairly new to this, too. This thread helps me get motivated!

lhague

Well ladies, it is well past my bedtime here in the beautiful country of Bahrain.

Hope your day is as blessed as and beautiful as you deserve. :flowerforyou:

Night :yawn:

bobbi55

This seems like a great group. I just joined MFP today. It was recommended to me by a woman in my water areobics class I have to give her a big thank you. I need to lose at least 50 lbs. I started over in January like lot's of other people but I have just been playing around at eating well. Sometimes I eat very healthy for breakfast and lunch and then when I get home from work just want comfort food so I have a little of this and a little of that not a lot but enough to keep me from losing. My biggest thing is on friday night I seem to think I deserve to eat what ever I want because I made it thru the week. Friday's are hard. Anyway my goal for the rest of Feb is to keep careful track of what I am eating. My first grandaughter was born in Oct and I want to be able to play with her this summer and for many summers to come.

msh0530

Welcome to all newbies! Just jump right in; we are glad to have you!

To those who are struggling and want to quit when they go even a little astray: You can pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again right now! Don't wait until tomorrow, because a fresh start can come right this minute. None of us are perfect, none of us can do this without stumbling, but we all have the ability to reach inside ourselves, find our inner strength, decide that yes indeed, we are worth it, and get going! No room for sitting around bemoaning what is already done and feeling sorry for ourselves - we are women, hear us roar!! As the Thomas Edison quote I posted recently says: "I have not failed - I have only found 10,000 ways that don't work!" And to quote our fearless Barbie - NEVER NEVER NEVER give up! We are all here to cheer you on.

Robin - I would love to see the new plane. My dad was an engineer for Boeing, and I used to love to go see the premieres of the planes. Enjoy it just a little bit extra for me, would you please?

Here's to smart choices!

marlouise

Hello ladies, thank you for all your responses to my last post. I have been well up until Tuesday 8th. I got out of my truck and blew a disc.:noway: I did not know how bad it was at the time, I worked all day expecting the pain to go away (like it usually did before), however I left work came home and went to bed with it. Next morning I called to my sister at 4am to call 911. So a few days in our local Hotel Hospital soaking in the fluoresent lights, having my meals delivered, and being spoiled by nurses and doctors, and of course the payment of a few pokes, pressure wraps, keeping my temperature in balance. Was nice, a break from work, so much so that I felt like I was playing hookie. Staff from both jobs found me though and gave me smiles and best wishes to boot. :drinker:

I'm home now, and feeling much better, a little sore if I stand or sit too long. Found my sisters Pilates book and it starts off with the very basics of rebuilding spine,muscle and strength from the core. This is my rehab for the next few months.
I will be working with modified hours from now on, so I will no doubt get a chance to really spend some time here and pick up on some pieces. I really miss talking to everyone and need to get back into things.

Time is ticking away and i want to make supper for my sis and I so i had better get going, I have forgotten to cook, she has spoiled me so:embarassed:

Love to you all , keep at it, be true to yourself.

Marilyn

anotheryearolder

Lynn - Ferrets were used as lab animals a lot 30 years ago and there was one main company that bred them for that purpose. This was before they became as popular as they are now for pets. Their interest was not pets, and therefore not necessarily health or longevity. Most ferrets in the country today came from this stock. My first ferret, that I got over 30 years ago was healthy until she got quite old. My last two were only 2 years old before they became very ill and died.

I thought it was interesting that they were used to keep the tubes at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois clean. They were taught to run through the atomic particle separator tubes and “dust” them. I can just see them doing that just for the fun of it, never mind the treat when they were done.

Linda - How interesting to live in Bahrain for a few years. You say it is a moderate country. Do you need to wear a scarf when you go out or can you wear what you did when in the U.S.? Good deal that you managed to your dogs there. We are becoming quite the international group.

I have been lazy today. I should have gotten out and walked but it is cold and gloomy here today and I didn't do it.

Yesterday I was cooking like crazy and had family over for dinner. I made beef bourguignon and homemade whole wheat rolls. DH didn't like it, as he isn't much on wine, but everyone else did. I sent the leftovers home with them and most of the rolls. Then I made oatmeal raisin cookies and made sure they left the house too, except for 6 for DH. My trick for staying out of then is that he knows there are six cookies and that they are his! I'll give him the last couple rolls for dinner. I had one yesterday and I love the recipe. They were very light for rolls made entirely from whole wheat flour.

Faye

rjadams

okay here are some pix. first is me and my daughter, second is some of the flower work I did and third is the bride and groom with all the parents (moms, dads, step moms and step dads. the one lone guy on my left side with the blonde hair is my second husband the dark haired guy i am leaning on is my DH. the big guy at the bottom is my first.

mimi7grands

Welcome to everyone who's new. This (MFP and, especially, this thread) is a wonderful place for motivation and support.

Robin, wow! You and your daughter both look awesome. You look elegant in your beautiful dress And the flowers are stunning - princess stuff.

msh0530

Welcome to everyone who's new. This (MFP and, especially, this thread) is a wonderful place for motivation and support.

Robin, wow! You and your daughter both look awesome. You look elegant in your beautiful dress And the flowers are stunning - princess stuff.

What she said! (And the iris look open to me.)

exermom

Barb - what an awesome deal you got on the phone! I just got a phone where I can read my email and post to MFP from. I like having the ability to get email. I've read that the magazines at the doctor's office can hold germs for up to 18 hours so if I forget to bring something with me to read, I can always get my email. Very convenient. I have a car charger for my phone and many times when I'm driving somewhere a decent distance from home, I just plug the phone in.

mimi - Vince had a Blackberry which had the virtual keyboard. How I hated that. He found it a pain, that's why the phones we have now have a side-out keyboard. so sorry about the a-fib. Vince has Wolf Parkinson syndrome so I totally understand how tired you are after an episode. What do you do to make your heart convert back to normal beating?

So many newcomers. Welcome everyone!

Today, Sunday, did an hour of balance games on the WiiFit. Tomorrow I'll do an hour of the deep water class.

Oh, yesterday I had to go for my CPR recert. Last time I just went for the adult. I didn't realize that I was going to be getting the infant, child and adult CPR. Boy, things have changed since last time when I took Infant, Child and adult! I was in such a rush to leave because I had to change and get ready for the Gala, that I completely forgot the book. Don't know if it's the same as the one I got last year. Tomorrow she'll give me the card. Really, I could have waited for her to fill it our yesterday, but I was in such a rush.

From that carb attack I had yesterday, I still feel so horrible, my stomach feels "yukky", which isn't a bad thing in the end. One thing I know is that I do NOT want to overeat. I had 1/2 slice of pizza, some soup and some edamame for dinner, and I'm stuffed!

Marilyn - so sorry that happened to you but glad that you're better now.

Robin - what can I say? Your pics are just beautiful! You, your daughter, the flowers .... everything! You took my breath away

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening!

Michele

twooliver

Hello everyone!

I'm soon to be 52 and am serious about getting off this extra 100lbs I've been carrying around for about 30 years now. In order to do that I'm looking for others who are on a similar journey to share encouragement and support!

Glad to have found you!

vickim26

Robin, awesome pictures. What a lovely dress you had on. Your daughter was beautiful. Which one of the husbands is she for?
Tammy, welcome. You have come to the right place. this group of ladies are here for you night and day. We share, we vent, we love, we give advice, we keep each other honest. Just keep logging and keep posting and you will succeed. We have ladies who have lost a few pounds to hundreds. Tell us a little more about yourself when you have time.
I did good again today. Went to a painting party where there was chocolate fountain with fruit, cookies, cake, marshmallows to dip. I ate a few apple pieces and a few strawberries w/o chocolate.
Weigh day tomorrow morn, Keep your fingers crossed for me that all this has been worthwhile. See you ladies tomorrow. Emma and Bryon are spending night since mom and dad went to a post wedding party for a friend. They are both asleep so I guess I better get some. Happy Valentines Day to all of you. Hope you spend it with those you love.
Vicki M

hooah_mj

I was a great week of workouts for me...I hope that scale confers

Meant to post some of these earlier,

@ barbiecat I completely get your "if it works, don't fix it" and I never leave home without my pedometer!

@ weaklink109 my family loves “breakfast for dinner” & those leftover veggies make a brilliant omelet

@ tiarapants it’s really commendable that you’re at target w/ such a significant surgery next month. Hope you have some time to just be good to yourself. I can’t wait ‘til I see the “downsides of losing so much weight” hopefully it’ll help with these horrible hot flashes.

@ auntiebk Line, Scottish Country and Zumba dance classes…? Wow, I wanna be your friend! We’ll hit all your hot spots & head over to Fredericksburg and Wimberley, by me, for some grub/brew and shopping! As for the Zumba Wii, love it…much more of a workout than most classes, ‘cause no one’s watching! 2 yrs & childhood of Zumba/Latin dance under my belt

@ Hopeful53 FL in Sept…fun-fun. It may feel very hot to you w/such mild UK temps…mid-80s isn’t bad, but I’m a Texas gal and that’s perfect weather by us. It’s the thunderstorms to watch for….but I love those, too. You’re right, you’ll feel much better if you start now. I’d love to drop 20 by then, too!

@ jam0525 Hope your DS is on the mend, prayers for you all. Love your 2011 healthy picks! My daughter is a mushroom connoisseur, wish the boys were, too.

@ MacMadame crazy, but I never thought of mixing the rice/pastas together…Thx. The coke allowance is slowly taking effect….the 2 youngest prefer to save, but the big kid spends every last dime on the poison! DH is forbidden to buy anything but free or zero. At least the kid(s) hates anything but the original

@ joylaut Your grandkids are beautiful & you look so very young…talking about not looking your age!

And Michele, I'm trying everything and anything to make certain I don't over-do any one thing...thanks for reminding me to take everything into consideration concerning my workouts....slowly getting there.

Hope everyone has a great start of the week :flowerforyou:
mj