Senior Golden Sneakers............September

BirdieM

Greetings to everyone!!!!

Today my food has been good but....can you believe it..... I'm feeling fat!:noway: I've lost all that weight, but now I'm wondering if after the "first round" of reaching your goal....you get used to your new weight and then start noticing more bulges etc.! :noway: Just like we tweak our programs for food etc, I'm wondering if I need to tweak my goal weight? Hmmmm My husband thinks I look great but all of a sudden I'm noticing I still have a belly that could use some diffusing!!!!:laugh: Just thinking out loud!

Have a great day ....!:flowerforyou:

BirdieM

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: our life has returned to normal in our new house.........we have a few piles of papers to sort, some pictures that may or may not go on the walls, and many boxes of memorabilia and photos that we'll be sorting through when the weather gets cold and wet again.........so today i spent over an hour tackling the weeds in the yard.:bigsmile: this house was on the market for a year before we bought it and the former owners were infirm for a long time before they died, so the yard had been neglected......even a low maintenance yard needs work after being neglected for so long. it was very satisfying work and the results are noticeable.

:bigsmile: I've been reading about budgeting calories just like you budget money

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I think it applies to those of you trying to fit in a glass or two of wine each day----it's a lot like not buying yourself a treat so you can afford a massage.

:bigsmile: I've also found some time to work on the beaded suncatcher I started months ago.......I worked on it a little but it will probably wait until the cold wet weather for me to really have time.

:bigsmile: Chris, I am looking forward to hearing about your country line dance classes :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Birdie, when I reached my original weight loss goal I began to notice that there were still a lot of "jiggly parts" that I wanted to get rid of. Even now I have a few soft areas that I wouldn't mind getting rid of but I think my weight is low enough that I don't want to lose more, so I am focusing more on exercise.

hugs to all of you :bigsmile:

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Barbie, I have found that the best way to stop the jiggles is to do use weights. Even if I am not losing pounds, I can see a difference in my body from working out with weights. Congrats on getting so much done in your new house.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: BirdieM, just what is up with our stomachs??? I have to get almost too thin in order to lose it.:grumble: Have you been doing some core exercising? Planks are good.

:flowerforyou: Gigi, great news about your mother.

:flowerforyou: Phyllis, can you give us some tips for eating at a buffet? They have always been my down fall. Just how do we pass up on all those goodies???


Well, I am still sore from the Zumba I did over the weekend. Plus, my thighs are killing me from the weight class on Wednesday.

pinkperil

Hello Sneakers ~ Sorry, sorry, sorry I've not been chatting to you all recently; just been so busy and will continue to be the next few days but will do my best to catch up with everything. No time to read all the posts but will dip back in over the next week. I do hope everyone is alright, safe, warm, cool, dry and behaving!! :bigsmile:

Love you all
Jackie

CALIECAT

Phoebe that is wonderful winning a quilt. You must post a picture of it.

Jackie so glad to hear from you.

Barbiecat, tell us more about the about budgeting calories. sounds interesting
Have a nice day you guys

Sandydur

After being married for thirty years. A wife asked her husband to describe her.

He looked at her slowly...then said, "You're A, B, C, D, E, F,G, H...I, J, K."

She asks..."What does that mean?"

He said, "Adorable, Beautiful, Cute, Delightful, Elegant, Foxy, Gorgeous, Hot.

She smiled happily and said..."Oh, that's so lovely... What about I, J, K?"

He said, "I'm Just Kidding!"
His eye is still swollen... but it will get better...

BirdieM

Becky, I know you are right about core exercises. I do the treadmill everyday but am looking for something to do for the core that isn't too hard. I don't want to throw my back out: :laugh: My daughter gave me a DVD (can't think of the name) and it was some kind of Salsa dancing. WOW was it fast and hard........and I LOVE to dance. So I need to look into something that is for beginners :ohwell:

Barbie, I imagine that in order to maintain a lower weight you have to keep a very strict and low cal intake. Did your intake change a lot when you decided to lose more? I just don't want to feel like I'm starving because I know I don't have the discipline to do that for very long. Maybe for a short time in order to lose....but not as a way of living.
Also, that food budgeting is just what I do. Instead of having a piece of bread with my meal I’ll have the wine and skip the bread. I LOVE smashed potatoes (mashed potatoes with garlic) so when we go out to eat I’ll have the broiled seafood, and instead of having the potatoes and steamed broccoli, I’ll ask for a double order of broccoli instead of the potatoes and have a glass of wine. It really does work!

Sandy, cute joke!

Today is going to be a good day! Why? Because I'm deciding it will be right now:laugh: That's half the battle!!

Greeting to all!!!

BirdieM

Sandydur

Happy Friday!! :bigsmile: Gloomy day here, might rain might not. :grumble: I was hoping to go watch my granddaughter at her school's football game tonight as she is in Poms. They will have competitions in November so if I can't see her at a football game I will definitely see her there. Today is going to be a good day to work on transferring my VHS home movies to DVD. :happy:

Birdie, I do the exact same thing you do as far as budgeting or I make sure I have extra exercise calories for my wine. I think our attitudes are the same and it has worked for us. After I lose the 5 pounds I gained (btw I was eating some desserts which I usually don't do so I am sure that is where the extra weight came from) I would like to do some sort of weight training also. I doubt I will ever get rid of these sagging arms but at least I can cover them with longer sleeves. :laugh:

Marie, good morning, did you ever talk to your doctor? Are the fires under control now and were they near your house?

Jackie, we all get busy, we know you care.

Becky, I know weights are great and so are core exercises but I am like Birdie and worry about my back. I will have to do some research to see which are the best for my back and knees. (It is hell to get old).

Barbie, nice when a new house feels like home, I wish you the best of everything. You are getting a new workout with all that weed pulling so it is a win win situation. When you are done with your sun-catcher would you post a picture, it sounds really pretty.:happy:

Phoebe, a new truck sounds great, will it be bigger and newer? Will there be room for the new kitty? :laugh: Thanks for the tip on the wine, instead of having two glasses I now have one while making dinner and water with dinner. After dinner I walk Daisy so by the time I get home I am ready for my jello and whipped cream.:laugh: Not to say I won't every not have a second glass while watching a movie but for now it is working.

Gigi, so happy your mom is getting better and stronger everyday. Did you mention how old she is because I have forgotten. :blushing: My ex MIL is 95 and we told her she has to live until my son gets married in 2012, she said she will really try. :laugh:

Phyllis, congratulations to you and your son on his college graduation. I know how proud I was of my two granddaughters when I went to their graduations so I am so happy you were able to make other arrangements.

Chris, sounds like you have enough cereal to last a while along with some breakfast bars. So happy to hear about a winner at the casino, congratulations. I like to go every Tuesday to a new casino in my area, but the last couple of times I have lost so my desire to go is dwindling. I am hoping to take my ex MIL next Tuesday for a few hours and for the luncheon buffet. :bigsmile:

I am going to eat a little breakfast and then go downstairs to do some exercise. Have a great day!!

pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA

Hi, busy day today. We are swapping trucks, old for new. It will be a challenge, like Barbie and Jake, we need to sort and dispose of lots of things we havent used and dont need. I'm getting some laundry done now that I need for the beds which I usually make up first, then cover with a blanket and pile everything on top of them.

Marie, all kitties are here. Things were a mess, probably storm or raccoons and possums got into the food and knocked water containers over. They look well fed with little pdugy bellies, and are playing like, well, like kittens! So cute.

Id like to take them to the vet for spay/neutering but may have to wait a week. The crows are here, they like to eat cat food too!
ok, got to get a meal for me, a shower for me, a few other for me's and hopefully get back home before dark.
bless you all, have a great Friday!

phyljen

Words hard last week being true to my health habits and was happy to see a pound and a bit more finally drop off my body. The scales moving in the right direction. This is good! They gave pedometers to all of us that signed up for this wellness program at school. I have been tracking my steps at school. First day I only had about 5,000 but yesterday I walked instead of taking the lift and parked farther from school and just tried hard to walk A lot. so I got up to 7,500. My goal is 10,000 a day. It's fun to keep track and see how many more miles I can walk by just being aware and moving. Of course today is my Sabbath so I am just laying low and not doing any exercise at all so I didn't even put it on. One day a week should be just a rest day don't you think?
Love all you ladies and gents. Thanks for sharing all your stories. Phyllis

Sandydur

Because Jake has been MIA it seems to have affected his eye sight or his brain not sure which. But dear Jake, you posted on August and we are in September. I copied your post for the ladies so your typing wasn't in vain. :laugh: :laugh:


From Jake:

And for all of you who thought I died of old age or just was sent out to pasture by Barbiecat this one is for you. Especially Sandy.

Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent's house to visit her 95 year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, "He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning." Horrified, Katie told her grandmother that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sex would surely be asking for trouble.

"Oh no, my dear," replied granny. "Many years ago, realizing our advanced age, we figured out the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice and slow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong."

She paused to wipe away a tear, and continued, "He'd still be alive if the ice cream truck hadn't come along."

Shirley61

Already did 25 min weights.
Scrubbed down fence in backyard, bird poop etc.
I have a lot of birds here.

Now shower and go to Walmart.
Looking for those cami's you attach to your bra.
Advertised on TV.

Catch up on posts later.
Gotta Run!!

Swissmiss

Sandy.....THAT IS SOOOO FUNNY !!!!!:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Phyllis, yes, I think that we should have a rest day. Then our bodies will be ready to begin again.

:flowerforyou: Phoebe...good for you. We should all have some "me" time. Maybe we would all live longer.:happy:

:flowerforyou: Sandy, hope the rain lets up in time for you to see the football game and your granddaughter.


Remember when I mentioned that my daughter had broken her finger? Well, the pain in the knuckle (where the bread is) has gotten worse and the rest of her finger is numb. So, I am waiting for a call from a specialist. :frown:

Jake45

And for all of you who thought I died of old age or just was sent out to pasture by Barbiecat, this one is for you. Especially Sandy.

Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent's house to visit her 95 year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, "He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning." Horrified, Katie told her grandmother that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sex would surely be asking for trouble.

"Oh no, my dear," replied granny. "Many years ago, realizing our advanced age, we figured out the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice and slow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong."

She paused to wipe away a tear, and continued, "He'd still be alive if the ice cream truck hadn't come along."

CALIECAT

:flowerforyou: Thats not funny Jake it is delightful to see what we can look forward to when we reach 100.:noway:

:flowerforyou: Thanks Sandy for moving it over.

:flowerforyou: Becky I hope your daughter is not too bad off. This happen a while back didn't it. bless her heart.

:flowerforyou: Shirley what a job washing the poo poo off the fence,

:smokin: We are still smoking down here in Texas but we are not near any fires yet. Hope none show up. All that rain up north is really bad. :flowerforyou: Buzz hope your family and friends are fine.
Buzz

Love Ya

Sandydur

And for all of you who thought I died of old age or just was sent out to pasture by Barbiecat, this one is for you. Especially Sandy.

Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent's house to visit her 95 year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, "He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning." Horrified, Katie told her grandmother that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sex would surely be asking for trouble.

"Oh no, my dear," replied granny. "Many years ago, realizing our advanced age, we figured out the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice and slow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong."

She paused to wipe away a tear, and continued, "He'd still be alive if the ice cream truck hadn't come along."

Uh, Jake I did copy and paste this joke for you.

delraybuzz

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My darn computer is so slow on this website, or perhaps this is when MFP is updating.
Just want to say how happy we all must be about GIGI's Mom improving!

Still catching up on everybody's posts after a busy day, and will hope to see you all tomorrow! Stay well...

Buzz

gigi46

Hello everyone,

Just getting ready to go grocery shopping, we're having our friends that with went to Italy over for dinner, we're sharing all the pictures that we took during the trip, should be a fun night, looking forward to Saturday night.

Sandy - my Mom is 93, she takes care of herself like she is 50, has her nails done and hair every week, she looks great .

Becky - Hope your daughter will be Ok.

Buzz - hope your weather is better, I was talking to my brother and they're having a lots of rain.

Did some exercise today and still keeping track, feels so good, hope everyone has a great weekend.

Gigi

CALIECAT

GiGi your mom sounds great. so glad she is feeling better.

Phoebe Where is Jim? for you to have all this me time. So glad the kiddens are safe.

Buzz. I just heard somewhere in Florida there is a bad lighting storm.


Judy I seen a lot of your pictures today and I swear ryou had a plate of food in front of you or a drink in your hand What a vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!! U must have had and didn't even make your bed.

Got to get back to my quiting bloggsSee you later

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Becky, I've heard of planks.....how do you do them ?

:bigsmile: Marie, budgeting calories is a lot like budgeting with your money.......if you have only so much you have to choose the best value for your limited resources. when I plan my food for the day I want to have the most food to eat and the best nutrition and if I have only a limited number of calories, i have to make decisions............I frequently don't put dressing on my salad because the 50-100 calories could be better used for more vegetables that would fill me up more......I gave up most desserts because they had so many calories without any major nutrition........I love bread but for the same calories I could have a portion twice as big of vegetables......on the other hand, I know that Sandy budgets her calories and exercise very carefully so she can fit in the glass of wine she likes in the evening.

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Birdie, you have the calorie budgeting all figured out :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I have never been very hungry through the whole weight loss and maintenance because of calorie budgeting and wise choices. Right from the beginning I looked for foods that would fill me up for the fewest calories and eliminated things that were empty (salad dressing, sauces, etc). I think the isagenix has been a big help in my getting down to a lower goal because the shakes are filling, very high nutrition, and very low calorie and the cleanse day makes my body a more efficient fat burner. Also I continue to add exercise and stay active so I'm burning a lot of calories.:bigsmile: one way that I am disciplined is that I don't use food as recreation. I meet my friends for a walk, shopping, or some other activity rather than going for a restaurant meal. I don't bake or cook as a hobby.

:bigsmile: Phoebe, congrats on the new truck, and good luck with the sorting and cleaning :bigsmile: I'm glad the kittens are OK

:bigsmile: Phyllis, I hope you enjoy your pedometer as much as enjoy mine. there is research that shows that people who have pedometers walk more than people who don't. Is exercise forbidden on your Sabbath, or is it just a choice on your part? I have dogs that need walking so no day is a complete rest day for me.:laugh:

:bigsmile: Sandy, you have a never-ending collection of hobbies so even rainy days don't get you down.

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: we are having super hot weather in the 80's and the dogs spent only a short time at the dog park, most of it lying in the shade:laugh: :laugh:

:bigsmile: we went to Costco today and had a few samples of things we would never buy for ourselves, then bought the healthy stuff that was on our list.