WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

Pam3

marking my spot so I can read posts and catch up with you all. I have been AWOL for a couple of months and I need to connect again and get back on track.
I have had 3 very close friends diagnosed with serious illnesses and I have been helping where I can.
Please help me climb back on the wagon.
Peggy

peggy sorry about your friends....please give yourself some time as well....we are here:flowerforyou:

westernjoy

Hey ladies, can I experiment on you with my photo posting? If this works, here are my before and about 15 lbs ago pictures. Drum roll please.



Woohoo! Success!

Awesome, you look absolutely fabulous.

smwert

I agree the photos are awesome

cathys01

Hello My Friends:

Happy Monday. I hope you all are having a great day.

Virginia - thanks for the link. Your pictures are incredible, You look so young; it's amazing the difference. You must feel so proud of yourself :drinker:

Robin - thanks for the pictures of the pups; they are too cute :laugh:

Karen/genealace/SissySarah - Congrats to all of you for your weight losses :flowerforyou: (to anyone else who lost too :flowerforyou: )

Nancy - how is J'boy's mouth doing? Is he feeling any better? It is funny, that is what my little grandson is called too, his name is Jayse, but his parents call him Jboy

Bea - sorry for the loss of your Tawny, hugs are sent to you ((())) :flowerforyou:

Peggy - I hope your friends are okay :flowerforyou:

I exercised 2 days in a row - for me a record :laugh:

Not too much else is new so I will go for now. So, take care everyone,

Love, Cathy xx

barbiecat

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: Bea, I am so sorry about the loss of your Tawney......those of us who love pets know how heartbreaking that is......we also know that in time there will be a place for a new pet.

:noway: Nancy, I understand your dilemma.....as a teacher I always felt that everyone knew my business, my work hours, etc. and had an opinion.......under the same circumstances I might have stayed home from the gym, lest someone think I was "faking" my absence from work :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:bigsmile: Peggy, I'm glad to see you back.......you have always added so much to the thread.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

kckramp

Had a great weekend. Really enjoyed the family time. Did not get in much exercise and ate too much. I did my kinnects this afternoon after my daughter left and I am planning on doing day 8 of the 30 day shred in a few minutes. Tomorrow it is back to school so eating will be more normal however exercise is often a challenge. I have been trying to get in a 10 to 15 minute exercise before school to start the day and then do some after school. I always at least take a walk in the evening with my dog.
vypeters Wow you look great!
Robin the dogs are so precious together.
Have a good week
KC

kackie

Good evening, Ladies!

Peggy: Welcome BACK!!!!! We are so glad to have you. I am sorry about your friends, but we are here for you:flowerforyou:

Nancy: Isn't it too bad that you have to feel BAD for staying home with your son? What did you end up doing?

Cathy: 2 Days in a row. Yeah! Celebrate every milestone!!!:flowerforyou: I read an article today about yoga relieving migraines and reducing the number that a person gets. ??? Maybe worth a try, plus it is so good for you!

Lisa: Glad you are back and hope your guests for dinner was fun! We have a long weekend with 3 other couples visiting us so that will be a test for me. I am spending more time planning my foods than usual...one night will be an oyster roast/shrimp boil. At least that should be an easy night. Sounds like you made good plans for your meals...that's the best way to do it!:flowerforyou:

Bea: So sorry for your loss! Take care.

KC: Are you doing 30 day shred every day? I do it several times a week but was afraid to do the weights every day. I'll bet you feel good!

Tomorrow is day 17 of the 17 day diet. This phase has gone well and has been easier than I would have thought. The next phase I add in some complex carbs every other day.

Have a good evening everyone and take care!!! Kackie

jaks97

Today is the day I officially get back in the MFP groove but was oh so happy to have lost 3 pounds this week just being a little more aware of what I was eating:drinker: , also could be that we were just about out of holiday goodies in the house so there were more healthy low calorie choices than before. Tomorrow is our gym start up day, I am so not looking forward to the aches and pains of getting back into it. :grumble: I am lowering my weight goal about 5 pounds at a time..I'll be 70 in May and will just play it by ear as I lose, I don't want to start looking like a shriveled up old lady, albeit a thin and fit one but appearance will also play into what my goal weight ends up. Right now I am only 1 pound heavier than I was when we left on our cruise in October, and that really makes me happy.

Oh, my Vy, what an difference in you and I don't mean just in weight, you look younger, more vibrant and so much happier in your after picture. Very inspirational indeed.

A belated happy anniversary Barbie, glad you had a wonderful day.

Tiarapants, I always wondered where you screen name came from, I was intrigued to learn you had worked with tiaras, how interesting. I always wanted to wear a tiara, guess it's too late for me now, LOL, although the Queen still pulls it off!:laugh:

Hope this week is a good one for everyone, I am determined and my goals for the week are to finish cleaning my clothes closet, start back at the gym, track each and every bit of food I eat and do a healthy only foods grocerie shopping this week.
xoSissy

You look very good for being close to 70 I hope I look as good

chicletgirl21

:flowerforyou: Hi Everyone!

Went to log on and saw that it passed 500 already AND you guys are on friggin page 7 already with the new one! What a huge group this has become. I saw the birthday list and couldn't believe it! What a group this it.:drinker:

Well I am trying to make better choices, but I am still going through withdrawels from all the bad things I ate. Primarily, cake and Hershey's almond bars. And I am not talking about the little bars, but the GIANT ones. I was eating two of those at one sitting at least twice a week, now I am down to one once a week, Still not good and not good that I polish off the entire thing in less than 20 minutes.:ohwell:

I have begun to buy more healthy foods again. It will be a slow progress I feel but I have to do this! I do not want to go back up size again.:noway:

Well I have some good news, a little exciting for me, but at the same time a little scary. The man I have been seeing for the past year was talking with me yesterday and suggested we move in together. It would be at my place because of my mother and the fact that my place is nicer than his man cave. He knows all about my mom, heck he met me while driving us to the physical therapy center! I was so engrossed in carrying walkers and snacks and moving her in and out of the van and buildings in her wheelchair that I never paid attention to him. He on the other hand had noticed me and it took him 3 pick ups before he got the nerve up to ask me out. I was so shocked, that I didn't believe him. Plus, he asked me when I was at my most frazzled time and I was really grumpy, and when he asked me how my day was going, I went beserk and told him, "I HAVE NO LIFE!" His answer, (as he is taking the walker and bags I am carrying clumsily trying to get into the bus with from me.) "Well you look like you need to get away for a little bit, why don't we have lunch?" My answer: " Yeah right!" He didn't give up though, and even when I didn't give him an answer right away he wouldn't let me leave the bus until I said yes. Been with him ever since and I am hopelessly in love with him and can't stand being without him. It's been awhile since I have been in love and I hope I am not "in lust" or "walking around with rose colored glasses on". He doesn't make a ton of money, just enough to be comfortable with, but it has never been about the money when I have been with a man. This time I just want to be happy. I want to feel loved and wanted. And so far he does that for me. He is very much the gentlemen. I learn something new about him everyday. I recently found out yesterday that he has been awarded medals in both his military and civiiam life for saving lives. He is the kindest person and most centered man I have ever known. Still moving in is scary to me. I mean he knows my dogs for instance, but will he be willing to live with them and deal with the way I treat them as "my babies"? We still have a lot to discuss before we make the final decision. Luckily, my mom likes him very much.

Well speaking of puppies, Boo is squirming and whining to be taken out for a walk, so I gotta go.
Good night
Chcilet:flowerforyou:

yellowrose5321

Vy! Your pictures are amazing!!

Did you lose all that weight just since May -- or were you losing before you joined here?

Congratulations!!

yellowrose5321

I've noticed several of you have posted pics in your posts. I tried to, using methods that I've used on other message boards, but didn't have any luck. Would someone mind explaining how you get the pics in there?

Also, is it possible to make a signature that will show up every time you post -- or is the ticker the only thing that will do that?

Thanks!
Linda

I use photo bucket and then use the code that has {IMG} at the beginning and end. then you have to change the IMG to img. I fyou want to see what they look like just go to a post with a picture and use the quote button. You will see all the code.

Thanks! I had the pictures in photobucket, but I tried to copy and paste. Really hate messing with code -- but if I must, I must . . . :grumble:

msh0530

Chiclet - I am so glad to hear from you again, and glad that you have exciting news. I remember when you first told us about your admirer; hard to believe that it's been a year. I am sure that you will carefully consider, and make the choice that is best for you. Wishing you happiness!

wizzywig

:flowerforyou: Hi everyone

:flowerforyou: Welcome back Peggy.

:flowerforyou: Chiclet I'm glad you are happy, if any one deserves it you do!

:flowerforyou: Vy you look amazing, you've given me inspiration to try harder - thanks and as everyone has already said, you look so much younger in your now photo.

:flowerforyou: Bea sorry for your loss - I dread the day we have to say goodbye to our German Shepherd Tara, she'll be 13 this year and in reasonable health but does suffer with muscle wastage in her rear end and has athritis. Hugs to you. Keep posting.

:frown: I was only supposed to log my food for the day, but I forgot to log on yesterday so thought I'd just take a peek at the posts and of course ended up reading a couple of pages. I must not be late today, a new girl started yesterday and I have to go through a few things with her this morning including fire evacuation/safety (I'm the fire warden for our floor) and entertain her until I pass her on to the safety guys to go through the safety procedures etc. Poor girl it's a lot to take in, and so many people to remember.

Better get on - happy Tuesday to all and hope you have a good day. I weighed in on Monday and it looks like I've lost 1lb so I'm hoping to keep it off and maybe add to it - so thinking healthy choices today - hope my willpower is up to it.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :huh:

msh0530

Just changed my profile pic to a picture of my Suzie Q. Got to run though - work won't wait! Have a great day! Mary

Pam3

Well I have some good news, a little exciting for me, but at the same time a little scary. The man I have been seeing for the past year was talking with me yesterday and suggested we move in together. It would be at my place because of my mother and the fact that my place is nicer than his man cave. He knows all about my mom, heck he met me while driving us to the physical therapy center! I was so engrossed in carrying walkers and snacks and moving her in and out of the van and buildings in her wheelchair that I never paid attention to him. He on the other hand had noticed me and it took him 3 pick ups before he got the nerve up to ask me out. I was so shocked, that I didn't believe him. Plus, he asked me when I was at my most frazzled time and I was really grumpy, and when he asked me how my day was going, I went beserk and told him, "I HAVE NO LIFE!" His answer, (as he is taking the walker and bags I am carrying clumsily trying to get into the bus with from me.) "Well you look like you need to get away for a little bit, why don't we have lunch?" My answer: " Yeah right!" He didn't give up though, and even when I didn't give him an answer right away he wouldn't let me leave the bus until I said yes. Been with him ever since and I am hopelessly in love with him and can't stand being without him. It's been awhile since I have been in love and I hope I am not "in lust" or "walking around with rose colored glasses on". He doesn't make a ton of money, just enough to be comfortable with, but it has never been about the money when I have been with a man. This time I just want to be happy. I want to feel loved and wanted. And so far he does that for me. He is very much the gentlemen. I learn something new about him everyday. I recently found out yesterday that he has been awarded medals in both his military and civiiam life for saving lives. He is the kindest person and most centered man I have ever known. Still moving in is scary to me. I mean he knows my dogs for instance, but will he be willing to live with them and deal with the way I treat them as "my babies"? We still have a lot to discuss before we make the final decision. Luckily, my mom likes him very much.

Chcilet:flowerforyou:

i am very happy for you, as others have said you SO deserve it......:flowerforyou:

Pam3

good morning ladies.....

i need to get my butt in gear, and clear off papers and files from my desk(home)i have let things slide and will be paying the price, it will take me hours if not days to clear things off :sad: i was upset yesterday, as in weigh in, and realized that i didnt lose any weight this week....so much so that i didnt do any cardio, just did my weight training session....i think that though i allow for treats after dinner my body does not process the sugars well?????...i am at a lose, because even when i stayed within the calorie range, if i eat sweets i dont seem to lose weight....will try something new this week(but i do love me sweets after dinner)...anyways off to the gym for spinning class, then to tackle all the paper work....have a lovey day all:flowerforyou:

BTW...have been roasting my veggies more, and i really, really love the taste

rjadams

I found you.....marking my spot for later. I have 7 pages to catch up on!

I've not been posting/tracking very well - we said goodbye to Tawny Thursday and I just haven't felt much like doing anything. But she is no longer in pain and I've donated her food and beds to the local shelter so she has contributed to a new life for another rescued pet.:bigsmile:

Bea

Having recently lost Kiera (12 year old lab/husky) I can certainly feel your pain. All I can say is grieve and remeber the love.


"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...." Author unknown

I plan on being thoroughly dog mauled by the time I get there because I have been blessed with so many wonder dogs thru the years.

Robin, Bodi and Ritter.

vypeters

Good morning everyone! A warm but rainy Tuesday here.

I've been doing GREAT with my exercise since I got the "Sweatin' to the Oldies" DVDs - every day. I have been doing great at the eating piece, but hit and miss with exercise. Gotta keep this up.

I keep reading about quinoa, using it in recipes and how good it is for you but I have absolutely no idea how to prepare and use it. I wouldn't know what to do with it if I brought it home from the store. Any tips (and think basic)?

Still trying to get to know everyone. Wow, what a big, fun vibrant group!

Exermom - thanks for the info on winter squash. I've never tried it - I will though if I can find some organic.

Benji49 - {{hugs}} I'm so sorry about Tawny.

jb_2011 - Homegrown is the way to go! I love butternut squash.

Barbiecat - The fruit dessert you made sounds marvelous. Made we want a bite.

Pam3 - Try substituting a protein snack for the sweet at night. Also, if you're working out significantly more that can stall out loss in the very short term as your body stores glycogen in the muscles for healing - for every ounce of glycogen it stores it adds several ounces of water. Once your muscles get accustomed, the weight should start dropping again.

genelace - I love the piece of lace in your avatar. My grandmother used to crochet lace and taught my sister, but I never could get the hang of it.

Sissygok -70?!?! Wow, you look amazing

Laura8011 - Yay for over 10,000 steps on the pedometer. How do I find the muffin recipe you mentioned on here?

Chiclet - Your new man sounds great. You're right to take it slowly and carefully, but don't let fear rule you. I got married for the first time a few years ago in my late 40's and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

OK, enough of this epic post.

Happy Tuesday all!

Virginia

Just2Jean

Don't diss yourself for treadmill running. I disagree. Treadmill running is as good as outdoor running. I think I even run faster on treadmill. I will strt off slow then towards the end I will kick it up to 7.2mi/hr just to get that 10th of a mile mark :-)
I am 50. I have trained for 3 10k...all 3 I started traing in february with a run in 8-10 wks...Then I quit (WHY??) This time I started early..January. I found a program of walk/run that I love. I hate when you go to a BEGINNERS training prgram and on the first day it says run 2 miles "what?" I can't even do 1/2 mi. yet"... I started this program last week. The first week is walk 2 min/run 1 min. I felt as if I could go longer than the 1 min run but I followed the directions which told me to stick to it even if I feel like going more. I am now on my second week which told me to walk 1 min run 2 min x 8. Again, it started out easy but by the time I got to cycle 8...that 2 min run seemed alot longer...point is...I did 3 miles in 35.3 min...pushing myslef the last 2-3 cycles up to 7.2mi/hr (I did x10 instead of x 8 not necessary)
Anyway, I recommend the walk/run to start off . I also recommend walking x 5 min to warm up...My heart is always racing at first until it catches up with my body...most people give up during this warm-up period...DONT.

jb_2011

Tuesday goodnews-day, good morning. The good news here is that my scale is going in the right direction. 2 lbs lost in the past 2 weeks, and by gosh and by golly another one's almost gone already this week. I did feel hungry a couple of times yesterday, which I don't like, but it's something I must learn to love. Lunch didn't last all the way through until 7:30 when I got home and started dinner, and there's no way I can snack at work while teaching. The hunger pangs are a bit bothersome but they don't last terribly long. Each time I feel one I take a pause to chant "I'm burning fat! I'm burning fat!" That's the name of the game, isn't it. I've still got plenty of flab left even after losing 53 lbs., and have 12 to go to reach my first goal before summer. Eat less, move more.

Lisa, and anyone curious, the Salad Sistas Challenge is not an official "group", it's just a call to any "sistas" out there who are interested to jump on the band wagon and have a huge salad for one meal a day. You don't have to sign up or anything, it's just a fun thing I've been doing with a few gals in order to boost our "losing" skills. Feel free to hop on in!

Get out a dinner plate and fix 2-3 cups greens, lots of chopped vegs, maybe a bit of cheese or meat, a few nuts or seeds, or hard-boiled egg, or maybe a taco salad, that sort of thing. We're all here to lose weight, and a big salad helps in so many ways. Our bods need the greens & vegs, we all could use more. Getting our potassium levels up by adding a Salad Sista salad on a daily basis will help us all feel better. Salads should be around 200-300 calories, maybe served with a cup of soup or half-san on the side.

The low-fat blue cheese dressing recipe on sparkspeople.com turned out good, I used half the salt. Ended up sprinkling a little extra blue cheese on top of my salad.

Stormin' Norman here this morning, will have to don every piece of raingear I own and put rainslickers on the dogs when we head out walking today.

Happy Tues!:drinker:
jb

PS - Virginia, here's a great recipe for quiona and black beans. Delish, and easy! I make 5 servings at a time, not 10. You can caluclate right there on the page. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/

Pam3

virginia, thanks for the tip, will try it.....as for the quinoa, i have been eating it instead of rice(brown) or pasta, had to give up the carbs as my son was not eat it and too much for me...anyway found quinoa, one of my sons recommeded it , also a few posters here used it....just follow the cooking instructions, but i add broth instead of water, or the other day i ran out of broth and used the water with half a envelope of onion soup mix...it so yummy,...i havent tried it cold , but i have seen some use it in salad...off to the gym:flowerforyou:

AHealthierSuzyQ

:flowerforyou: Vy: You look amazing! Like others I wondered how long it took you to go from the before to the after?
You asked about quinoa : there are several recipes here on mfp - just search the recipe threads and you'll find it. Lots of folks use it in place of rice. I've discovered its kinda of like cooking with beans in that quinoa itself hasn't much of a flavor but absorbs the flavors of whatever you cook it with. Or here is a link to everything you would ever want to know about it: http://www.quinoa.net/181.html

Took me awhile to catch up on everyone's posts after being out over the weekend. WE got started back on our remodel project so I just barely had time to log food. This is such a chatty diverse motivated group of mature women. I so admire those of you who respond to each person by name.

Today is my errand day, so catch you ladies later :drinker:

msh0530

Sunday during church, Jacob (my six year old grandson) was watching the words on the screen and singing with the last hymn. I was watching from the choir, so proud of him. Then, as he sang the last line, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me!" I saw him sitting on his three year old brother's head. I just about lost it!

jam0525

Hello everyone,

The amount of posts I have missed is amazing. (12 pages since the last time I read) Hopefully, everyone is doing well this month.

My DD had an old friend who moved away come and visit for the weekend. Even though DD can drive now, she wanted me driving everywhere. We went skiing Saturday AND Sunday. Yesterday I walked the mall while they hung out.

MY DS ended up in ER for dehydration. I just don't know how to help him sometimes. He is so stubborn. We tell him to drink, we have the "good stuff" in the house and still he does this to himself.

Jeannie

jb_2011

Robin, the Rainbow Bridge story is beautiful and really hits home, thanks so much for that. I've lost a few dogs over the years -- one time on the "day of", I had a vision of them running up on a beautiful grassy hillside with no ailments or pain, completely happy and free. I'll look forward to being completely dog-mauled, too.

I've copied the story to send to a friend who is having to make "the call" this week about her elderly Lab.

jb

luckygirl007

Hello ladies! New here and so only a few pounds down that I recently gained due to recuperating from a car accident which left me with a broken knee cap!! Not a good bone to break if you like to do ANY exercising. I am 54 and have read some of your posts and you gals sound like good friends. I used to exercise quite a bit so I have put on about 8 pounds I didn't need since I was trying to get my weight down 15 more pounds to begin with. My knee still doesn't bend much but MFP is keeping me motivated to eat healthy. So good to find this website and this thread. Now I must go eat my oatmeal so you ladies have a wonderful Tuesday.
Cindy

MacMadame

I've given up on keeping up. I pop in, read the last page of posts and give up on the rest! I just can't keep up with you guys.

I've been in a funk in some ways. Not being able to exercise is killing me. It's really hard to manage my eating too as my brain injury keeps telling me to (a) eat carbs and (b) eat all the time!

It's easier at work. And when we have good food in the house. But our cupboards are bare and won't get refilled until dh gets paid on the 25th. This trip to WDW was really stupid from a financial POV.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: It has been snowing here since the middle of the night. The dogs and i went out for our usual walk at 6:15 and had beautiful pristine snow to walk on. We walked for over two hours. At first I was worried that the dogs would get too cold but the longer we walked, the more they ran and played and burrowed into the snow and under the trees. It took many towels to dry them off and they were glad to be able to lie down next to the fire to finish drying.

:laugh: the pictures were taken with my phone while I held both dogs on leash :laugh:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: my HRM told me that my heart rate is higher and I burn more calories walking in the snow compared to walking on the same roads when they are dry :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

janemartin02

Barbie,thanks for the pics.
Cindy,I feel for you.I love to walk and swim.I had an accident and injured my back in Sept.Dr is sending me for an MRI of the left knee as it has been bothering me since the fall.Can`t walk without pain.Not getting better.So Mri is set for sat.
Last year I had arthoscopic surgery on my rt knee.
When I can`t exercise,I have been watching my calories.
We had rain this am not snow flurries.Gonna get cold in the next few days.temps in the teens.Winter is here for us now.We had had close to 50 last week.
Everyone enjoy your day!
HUGS
jane

exermom

Yee gads, everytime I log in, we're at least one more page on this thread. I'm betting that we're going to need part 3 before the month is up.

jb - to me, when I buy an organic food, it has much more flavor. Organic strawberries are so strawberry-yy. The season for them isn't long, so what I did was I bought them, cut them up, then froze them. I still have some in the freezer. It's neat to go to farmer's markets, too. Many times they'll tell you if they use pesticides. You know, I have never been able to get organic peaches in NC, but I can get them in FL. So when we go down there, right before we leave I'll do like last year, buy A LOT, bring them home and freeze them.

OK - senior moment here. Wasn't there someone who had a cat who had seizures? How did you know that it was a seizure? Earlier today Loki made this funny yelping noise, when we looked he was drooling and he peed on the floor. That's why we're thinking seizure. Right now he seems to be walking around the house aimlessly. For the life of me, I can't remember who it was. Update: Vince did some research on the Internet, and we're quite sure it was a seizure. They say that the most common reason is if a pet ingests a poison. Also, aerosol. Now when I clean my hardwood floors, I use only vinegar and water (that was recommended to me by a flooring manufacturer, and it works quite well). I do use a rug cleaner if a cat throws up on the rug and I do use a chemical cleaner on the granite countertops. Don't know of any non-chemical to use. Then again, it could be that someone stepped in something toxic, brought it into the house on their shoe(s) and Loki picked it up. We'll just keep an eye on him for a while.

Did an hour of the extreme pump class todayn (Mon). Have a board meeting at the Y tomorrow (I'm off that board in May - yea - so I only have to get up early 4 more times. The May meeting is in the evening.) then I'll take a spinning class. Then probably play mahjongg. Update: didn't go to mahjongg. Instead made a dessert for tonight. I wasn't happy with the consistency, so I actually made it three times. Well, Vince likes it so I'm sure he'll eat it.

This one lady said to me that she wished she'd been able to talk to Jessica more at the social we had in October, so I promised her that the next time Jessica was down I'd have her and her hubby over for dinner. Jessica is coming down this weekend, so I asked her and another couple. I'm thinking lobster tails, got some baking potatoes (still want to buy sweet potatoes -- I'll have both because *I* like sweet potatoes). I'm planning to make the chocolate mousse that Vince liked but doesn't know what's in it. It's the one that's silken tofu, chocolate chips melted, a bit of almond extract and some vanilla extract. That's IT

I hate when that little Mi character on the Wii says "that's overweight". Frustrating!

Pam - don't be frustrated. A loss at least isn't a gain, so what if it's only 1 lb???? It's just my system, but no matter what, if I have anything to eat after dinner, I can be guaranteed of a gain the next day, or at least staying the same. I NEVER lose. That's just me. So many people say "a calorie is a calorie, your body doesn't know when you're eating it". Not my body, that's for sure! What is the olivia method?

Welcome weezee! So glad to have you. Your name made me think of the show "the Jefffersons" And welcome Karen!

mazaron - while I don't have a teenage boy, what I do a lot is make something for Vince (like he likes his cookies, brownies, muffins, cakes, etc) and then freeze part of it. Like right now I have 1/3 of a brownie in the freezer for him to have. Maybe that'd work for you? This way you wouldn't have to be baking all the time.

Virginia - you DO look so much younger and vibrant.

Bea - so very sorry for your loss. Know that Tawney is helping another animal

Peggy - been thinking about you and wondering where you've been WB! You are a good friend.

Did an hour of spinning today (Tues). Tomorrow I'll do the deep water aerobics. Had the meeting at the Y today. I found out that this one gal has been promoted to the fitness director. I feel good about her in that position. I still don't think that they should have hired someone from the outside to coordinate all the swimming activities, the gal at this one branch to me would have been better. She's been with the Y for about 20 years, has a good rapport. She's always there. But this fitness director I think just might work out -- IF she doesn't concentrate too much on the one branch but works on the other branches, too.

Having bunco here tonight, just made the dessert. I have this recipe for a chocolate mousse. Actually, Vince likes it. It's light silken tofu, 2tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp almond extract, and 1 cup of chocolate chips. I melt the chocolate chips. It's amazing how filling the tofu is, and not very many calories.

You know, I remember staying home to raise the kids. How many times I wished that I was working! It wouldn't have been so much work. It seemed that everyone felt "oh, she can do it, she doesn't work" so I wound up being asked to do so very much. And me being me, I just couldn't say "no". I remember when we'd go on vacation Vince would say "I can't wait to go back to work, I need a vacation from my vacation"

I'm going to have two couples here for dinner this Friday. I originally was going to have lobster tails, but they aren't on sale and there is no way I'm going to pay that price for them! Any ideas? I'd like to keep it to a seafood item.

Oh, chicklet, I'm so so happy for you!!!! One thing I can say for sure -- your guy knows a good thing when he sees it, and that's YOU. It can't be a year that you and that guy have been together! Seems like just yesterday that you were telling us about him. Oh, I'm so happy for you.

Cindy - congrats on becoming one of a wonderful group of ladies. So sorry to hear about your broken knee cap.

barbie - you will burn more calories in the snow. Also in the sand (good reason to go to the beach, huh?).

Better get this posted before it gets too too long.

Michele