WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY

genealace

Just finished posting my message and was wandering across into the living room and thought I heard a heavy truck going by, then realised it wasn't a truck it was thunder. Flew into the sunporch and grabbed the washing off the line just as the clouds opened.

So, 1 wet t-shirt hanging in the bath and underwear hanging on the airer rack on the sunporch.

Cable tv repair man is here at the moment - the big storm we had on Sunday a week ago is here to restring my cable connection which came down in the storm. Didn't break, just trailed across my garage roof and my neighbour's garage, Looks like they are restringing it across the garden instead of the length of the garden and they are not hooking to the tree this time.

genealace

Natalie - so sorry you are still in so much pain. My DBF is the same, constant pain in his thigh from wires left after he broke his leg. None of the painkillers seem to really deal with the pain effectively. He managed to wean himself off oxycodone to which he'd become addicted and he was taking the pills all the time but they weren't working. He is now waiting for a referral to someone else. ER room doctor has referred him to the pain clinic but the waiting list is a mile and a half long and that won't solve the underlying problem.

Anyway, I do hope that your surgery on Aug 4 will be very successful and you will be pain free.

janemartin02

Good morning ladies!
So sorry about your pain natalie.
Lorri-glad u had a good vac.
I love this group.I can`t wait to read the post,see pics,see progress.
have a wonderful day to everyone.
HUGS
jane

grabbit97

Natalie - so sorry you are still in so much pain. My DBF is the same, constant pain in his thigh from wires left after he broke his leg. None of the painkillers seem to really deal with the pain effectively. He managed to wean himself off oxycodone to which he'd become addicted and he was taking the pills all the time but they weren't working. He is now waiting for a referral to someone else. ER room doctor has referred him to the pain clinic but the waiting list is a mile and a half long and that won't solve the underlying problem.

Anyway, I do hope that your surgery on Aug 4 will be very successful and you will be pain free.

I am hoping the same, to be pain free (I know there is going to be a bit of pain from the operation) but it can't be like it is now, uncontrollable.... taking lots of pills, not good.. but keeping me for crying out in pain.
Lost 2 more pounds, probably from not eating...
Thanks for your thoughts.
Natalie

conedoor

WOW! It looks like you have been doing this for a long time. I just found MFP a week ago. Believe it or not, I was on a weight watchers blog when someone said you can do the same thing for free on MFP. I seem to do a lot better when I am accountable to myself and not to a group of strangers. With MFP I can't fudge the calories because they are staring me directly in the face. My husband was telling me today that he can see I have lost some weight in my face and neck. I have noticed with a lot of restaurant salads, the dressing is not included in what pops up. Any suggestions?

cathys01

Hello My Friends:

Hope you are all doing well. We are having better weather, which is great.

Sally - It's too bad that you had to make such a decision about the job, but only you know what is best for you
Kathy - Remember to keep the "skinny" clothes close by though so you can try them on from time to time to check your progress
Ann - Congrats on getting into another decade in weight:drinker:
Jeannie - Aren't teenagers wonderful? A whole other breed aren't they:noway:
Niki - Good to see that you are making your goals
Barbie - I bet you will be glad to be settled in your new home:happy:
Natalie - I am praying that your surgery goes well for you:flowerforyou:
Michele - Jury duty - sounds interesting
Mimi - Glad to see you are back:laugh:
Amanda - The pictures of the babies are so cute:blushing:
Almealina and Christensmom and Conedor - Welcome:flowerforyou:
Vicki - Hope you can get the little girl's bike that you need to get
Sissy - Congrats on your weight loss:happy:
genealace - Good advice that you have given there
Lorri - Good to have you back
Viv - Hope you are doing well:flowerforyou:

Well, Ladies. Hope you are all having a good night.
Talk to you tomorrow.

Love, Cathy xx

exermom

mimi - glad to have you back. Isn't it amazingly weird that after eating unhealthily, our bodies crave healthy foods? When I went waaaayyy off the wagon the other day, did I feel "yuk". Now I'm back on track (sort-of)

Welcome almedina! You know what sometimes gets me over a hump re: weight? If I exercise either more or less. I usually exercise for an hour a day, but sometimes I can only do 45 minutes and I find that I lose weight then. Also, I've found that upping my calories for a day or two (not by much, a few hundred) sometimes does it. Give these a try -- what do you have to lose?

Welcome christensmom

Congrats Sissy!

Let's see, today I did a step DVD at home. Found out that I didn't have to go into court so went to the Newcomers board meeting, but since we didn't have a quorum, no action could be taken so did some shopping, then came home and had lunch, then played mahjongg (I did maj once), then went bowling for 4 games, each game I broke 100 in, came home and we went out to dinner. I don't think I told you that Bryan came here. Seems the consulate in Atlanta had an opening so he took it. Not sure how long he'll be here for (I wish it was longer). Found out that I don't have to go to court tomorrow so I hurried up and made a key lime cake since we're celebrating birthdays at the Y tomorrow. I'm also going to take some cherries with me. Then we have our bowling league. I hope I bowl as well tomorrow as I did today.

genalace - did you get the grease out?

Tomorrow I'll do yoga and then the water aerobics.

Welcome conedor. As far as salad dressings, different dressings have different caloric content. It also depends on how much of it you use. I usually order mine on the side and sometimes use just a tiny bit or none at all.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

genealace

Thanks for asking, the oil seems to have come out of the t-shirt, but hard to tell if it is completely gone until it is dry - colours look darker when they are wet.

Conedoor - in restaurants ask for the salad dressing on the side, then when you are eating you dip the tip of the fork into the dressing and then into the salad. You then still get the taste of the dressing, but you can control how much you have and you can see from the side container how much you have eaten. When you are tracking, track the dressing separately. I don't eat salad dressing because of allergies, so always only use oil and vinegar, or my own home-made basil lemon dressing which I have worked out the calories and know how much I have.

wizzywig

Hello ladies

:flowerforyou: Natalie, I know you are probably very worried about your planned surgery, but I am sure once it is all over you will feel so much better once you get over the recovery period.

:flowerforyou: I'm feeling much better myself. I still felt a bit sick and headachey every morning, and didn't feel too good on Monday when I went into town with my mum. We didn't stay too long I bought a few things then we went to get a coffee and then home. I had to go for a lie down for a few hours in the afternoon though :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Woke up yesterday (Tuesday) feeling a bit more like my old self, pain was manageable so cut down on the painkillers, went for a walk and spent some time in the afternoon at my mums to see two of my aunts who were visiting. It was nice to cath up. Feeling not so bad this morning, I went for a little walk earlier to meet DD coming home from walking the doggies. I might even be able to go back to work next week :frown: :frown: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Welcome back Mimi I'm sure you'll soon get back on track now you are back at home. I've been looking on the website to see if we can get a few days at the sea side some time in August. Weather here is awful to say it's supposed to be summer, where's the sun gone?

Well I'd better get myself some breakfast and ease myself into doing some household chores, I have to go for my check up at the hospital tomorrow so wish me luck for that. I get my results too, I'm hoping that everything is clear, nothing showed up on the x-rays or ultra sound scans, so hopefully it was just a few rogue cells that they have now removed.

Take care my good friends and I'll catch up with you later.

PS Barbie I also want to say thanks to you for keeping this thread going.

Viv xx

wizzywig

Sorry meant to say welcome back Kathy (plantlady) and Robin.

Also welcome to all newcomers.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Breakfast calls.

Bye for now.

tiarapants

FIL passed away this morning. Prayers would be welcomed xx

plantlady99

FIL passed away this morning. Prayers would be welcomed xx

My prayers are with you and your family tiarapants (HUGS)

Kathy (Plantlady)

plantlady99

Coffee time for me. Just b/4 I walk my beagle Bosco as you can see on my ticker he looks about the same right now. But, as soon as he know I'm leaving he is up and ready to go.

My plan's are getting to the gym today. I have been feeling much better mentally. I feel less stress now that I am working out again. It's slow but steady.

Now to enjoy my coffee and cereal.

Kathy (plantlady)

Jeanne3651

Good morning friends and newcomers!
tiarapants - so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

My weight has been see sawing up and down as has my eating. I have an addictive personality and am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict.

While I really struggled with my addictions it wasn't nearly as hard as my food addiction. Differences of course are you don't have to use alcohol and drugs to live but you can't just quit eating.

I have decided to start working a 12 step program for my eating. I used to go to Overeaters Annonymous but there are no longer any meetings in the area. So I'm digging out my AA material and change alcohol to food and with the help of MFP I hope to get control of my eating. I need to be more honest and log every little bit of food I eat.

If this approach offends anyone or if there is a rule against it please let me know and I won't use MFP in this process. I do hope everyone is O.K. with it. I would be posting more and work at getting communication going more.

Nancyjsp

Hi All! I'd love to be part of this group. Looks like a great bunch of people! :happy:

Lesliecs

:flowerforyou: Good morning, Happy Wednesday and welcome to all new ladies! Getting ready to start my day at work, but wanted to say hi! I passed a great test of commitment yesterday and am very proud of myself. It is "Employee Appreciation Week" here at my job and we celebrate all work with different fun stuff for our employees each day. Yesterday was "Ice Cream Sundae and Cookie" day..... and I passed them up! As much as I would have liked a big bowl of ice cream and a chocolate chip cookie, I don't want to mess with the good thing I have going.

Today will be another test....... Ice Cream Sundae day again.... and to add to that, an employee birthday, so there will also be birthday cake! And I LOVE the birthday cakes we get..... they are so good..... but I intend to pass that up too. Wish me luck!!!!!

Hope everyone has a fun and fulfilling day!

pmjsmom

FIL passed away this morning. Prayers would be welcomed xx

Prayers offered for you and your family. My thoughts are with you!

rjadams

FIL passed away this morning. Prayers would be welcomed xx

Amanda - sending thoughts of love and strength your way. along with a big ol' squeeze. *hugs*

jam0525

Hello everyone,

We probably already knew most of these, but it is always a good reminder to see them again,

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/20-habits-that-make-you-fat

Have a great day,

Jeannie

PS: I am at work and have no time to read posts. Hope everyone is doing well, prayers to all.

Gettinfit2

:flowerforyou: Hi Everyone,

:sad: Amanda – I am sorry about your loss.

:frown: Natalie, I do hope you find some relief for the pain.

Jeanne, sometimes I feel as though MFP is similar to a 12 step program. The support is similar. Yes, food addiction is much harder than the ones you mentioned. I would love to hear about any AA tips that may help me overcome my poor relationship with “food of my choice.”

Nancyjsp, welcome. This is a great group.

Lesliecs, you are doing great with passing up food that does not work for you. Good luck with today. You can do it.

:glasses: I hope everyone is having a great week. I am trying to get back in my routine and focus on my goals.

mynyddisamrs

Hi gang......

a very quick nip in here before I go off to Liverpool airport to collect a friend who's flying in from Madrid....ready for the weekend BBQ.
I've been AWOL and eating!! I intend to get back on the wagon after next weekend for sure!!

Sad news Amanda .......my thoughts are with you and all your family.

BFN anyway

Jackie

middleofseven

:flowerforyou: You are doing great! Stick to your guns and don't let peer pressure get to you. We are all proud of you for passing up that nasty cakeand Ice cream.

janemartin02

HI!Had a busy day with my 3 year old grand daughter.Trying to catch up.
Amanda,sorry for your loss.You and your family are in my prayers.
Everyone have a good day.
hugs
jane

MummaSue

Hi, this looks like just the group I've been looking for! Do I need to do anything to join? Only joined MFP a few days ago, so I'm still learning the ropes!

janemartin02

welcome sue!!
jane

mkbunny

I am very glad to see this topic. I thought maybe I was the oldest person that ever joined mfp. I am soo amazed at what the site has to offer. Ive only been a member for three days and have been one to not follow through very well. Ive joined a challenge in hope that Ill leave to follow through better both for them and myself. I am committed to post daily, food and exercise. So Im very
happy to find out that Im not the only old person here.................Together we CAN get there

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grabbit97

Was at doctor's offices all morning, blood tests, and consult with primary physician, pre op ekg, etc... hoping that blood work comes back normal.
Week from tomrow, scared, scared, scared, nothing more to say on that account..
Not eating like I should, but still losing, am sure I will lose more during the recoup period, from lack of appetite...
Not a good way to lose that is for sure..
Welcome to all the NEWBIES...
Great group we have here.
natalie

barbiecat

Good morning friends and newcomers!
tiarapants - so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

My weight has been see sawing up and down as has my eating. I have an addictive personality and am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict.

While I really struggled with my addictions it wasn't nearly as hard as my food addiction. Differences of course are you don't have to use alcohol and drugs to live but you can't just quit eating.

I have decided to start working a 12 step program for my eating. I used to go to Overeaters Annonymous but there are no longer any meetings in the area. So I'm digging out my AA material and change alcohol to food and with the help of MFP I hope to get control of my eating. I need to be more honest and log every little bit of food I eat.

If this approach offends anyone or if there is a rule against it please let me know and I won't use MFP in this process. I do hope everyone is O.K. with it. I would be posting more and work at getting communication going more.

:flowerforyou: Jeanne, I have been inspired by my friends who are in OA and FA...........I've learned that it is OK to bring your own food to events and to say "that's not my food" when offered something like birthday cake that I've chosen to not eat. I learned that one of the tools of OA is to plan your food for the day and tell someone else about your plan........a lot of that sounds like stuff I've heard on MFP. Many people have a spiritual program at the base of their weight loss program. For a long time we had a woman posting on this thread who was an active member of OA and she shared a lot of useful information. Our women ages 50+ thread has long been a place for sharing of ideas and tools that works......we take what we can use and discard the rest and there is always respect for ideas that we don't agree with.

:brokenheart: :sad: Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss:sad:

:flowerforyou: Kathy (plantlady) how great that you are walking Bosco for exercise......dog walking is one of my favorite things to do......it is like meditating and walking with a friend who loves me no matter what.:bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Natalie, stay in the moment and stay focused on what you are doing right now and don't obsess on the upcoming surgery. Take it one day at a time.

:flowerforyou: mkbunny, welcome :bigsmile: nobody is too old for MFP.......I post on a thread called "Senior Golden Sneakers" and two of our members are over 80 years old.:bigsmile: I hope you will post every day with us.:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Sue, you joined this group by posting.......keep coming back and tell us more about yourself.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: my moving plans continue to move along :laugh: plans are made to transfer utilities and for boarding the animals for several days while the move takes place.

plantlady99

Good morning friends and newcomers!
tiarapants - so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

My weight has been see sawing up and down as has my eating. I have an addictive personality and am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict.

While I really struggled with my addictions it wasn't nearly as hard as my food addiction. Differences of course are you don't have to use alcohol and drugs to live but you can't just quit eating.

I have decided to start working a 12 step program for my eating. I used to go to Overeaters Annonymous but there are no longer any meetings in the area. So I'm digging out my AA material and change alcohol to food and with the help of MFP I hope to get control of my eating. I need to be more honest and log every little bit of food I eat.

If this approach offends anyone or if there is a rule against it please let me know and I won't use MFP in this process. I do hope everyone is O.K. with it. I would be posting more and work at getting communication going more.

:flowerforyou: Kathy (plantlady) how great that you are walking Bosco for exercise......dog walking is one of my favorite things to do......it is like meditating and walking with a friend who loves me no matter what.:bigsmile:

Not sure who's quote this is Haven't read that far back. but, The idea of the 12 step for food. I also went to Overeaters Annonymous but, did not care for the group. So I did not keep it up. Just sayin. But, I do believe in the 12 step program.

Barbie :flowerforyou: Thanks on the encouragement. I am really trying to have a better out look on life. Going back to church will help me also. I haven't been in years. So, I excited to put my life in Gods hands. For so long I tried to do it on my own, especially after losing my precious mom, I really was upset with God, and very afraid of dying myself so I need God back so he can take over not me.

Just sayin

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Kathy (plantlady)

magglett

Good Morning all. I finally put my mind to it, I am back on track. I was doing pretty good getting out there and moving it ... then yesterday I went water tubing ... got thrown off and rode the rapids without a tube. Hit a couple of boulders with my lower back ... OUCH!!! If you ever decide to try this I highly recommend you stay on the tube. Had x-rays this morning and am on some nice little pills for a while. Hopefully I'll snap back quick enough to get my move on again. Anyway ... just thought I'd pop on and say hi and wish you all a wonderful day.