WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2012

Laura80111

Hey all - I am so glad to find this thread! I know that our agegroup has it's own set of challenges, and when you are talking with a 20 something year old, they just don't get it. I turned 56 last month and just started a biggest loser challenge at work with 8 other people. I also bought a fitbit which I wear all day and night and it keeps track of my activity for me. It's very motivating!

My name is Janice, I live along the front range of Northern Colorado with my husband, 3 cats and a dog. I have 3 grown sons, 1 married with 2 kids and 2 that are going to be married this year! Since I have to be up and front in all the photographs, I don't want to look like I have 10 cameras on me in the pictures! I need to lower my cholesterol and trygliceroids and just started seriously tracking food and exercise two weeks ago today. To date I've lost 7 lbs, but I fought for every ounce!! Menopause has given me a belly that I never in a million years would have dreamed I would have!!! I never had a flat tummy, but I didn't look like I was "expecting" all the time either!

Anyway, I am really glad to find you all here. I work full time at a desk job, so posting individually to everyone may not be possible for me, but I will certainly be reading and chiming in whenever I can!! I just love the support being part of a group provides!

SO glad to be here! :happy:

:flowerforyou: Welcome to the best thread out there!

I too live in Colorado, although not 'Northern'....I'm south of the Cherry Creek Resevoir and it's always good to find another from our neck of the woods.

I agree with you that you have to FIGHT:grumble: for each small loss, but it sounds like you are determined. Keep up the good work.

Laura

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Looking like a Great Thursday,

It's sounds like we are trully off and running for February.

Jane- so sorry to hear that your surgery has been postponed again

Amanada- Cutting back on the coffee....I allow myself two cups a day and that has been deluted to 1/2 reg and 1/2 decaf....but I do manage to get in my green tea in the afternoon

MacMadame- WOW you and your family are sure going through a lot right now....:flowerforyou: I'm sure you deserve a hugh {{hug}}. I understand your sons desire not to keep going in school and getting a job. My #1 son was like that and so he joined the workforce after high school now he's 34 and he spent 6yrs in the Army NOW he's ready for college and is loving it now. It just took time.

I too am liking the "thread" over a group as I like getting to read everyones comments at one place...I'm sure I wouldn't go all over a group site to read what is going on in different areas, I just don't have that much time.

My bookkeeper is coming in today and we have a lot of paper work to get to the boss to turn in to the lawyer/courts for his Chapter 11...I know there was a time when I used to love my job....wish I still did:sad:

Everyone have a good day, drink your water:drinker: and let's get up and get moving.

Laura

jb_2011

There are days
We paddle upstream
Sweating from toil, chasing a dream
Fighting the current, the oncoming waves
Moving so swiftly, being quite brave!
With diligent strokes towards thinner folks
We leave behind the jests and the jokes

There are days
We anchor and wait
Scooping up hope, searching for bait
Fishing for compliments, needing a boost
Contemplating which river to choose!
The lazy or swift, the wide or the small
The one with the rapids, the one with the falls

There are days
We drift away
Careless, reckless, just wanting to play!
Allowing the river to carry our boats
Far from where our big dreams float
Down, down, back down to the place
Where we know we'll have to pick up the pace

There are days
We fall in the drink
Surprising ourselves for failing to think!
Swimming for safety, reaching for land
Crawling onshore with toes in the sand
Promising never to fall in again
We grab for our paddles, and yes, we begin.

:^) jb

AHealthierSuzyQ

Oh my! I have tried a new chocolate recipe yesterday and I think it is now my favorite treat: chocolate meringues :happy: Tastes like the brownies at the edge of the pan! Super duper easy to make and only 21 calories per cookie. :noway: You read that right! Only 21 calories each Really good with berries for a special dessert that doesn't break the calorie bank.

The recipe is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/edit/6143165

Rode my bike this morning so feeling pretty great. Time to start that pot of beans for later

issyfit

Oh my! I have tried a new chocolate recipe yesterday and I think it is now my favorite treat: chocolate meringues :happy: Tastes like the brownies at the edge of the pan! Super duper easy to make and only 21 calories per cookie. :noway: You read that right! Only 21 calories each Really good with berries for a special dessert that doesn't break the calorie bank.

The recipe is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/edit/6143165

Rode my bike this morning so feeling pretty great. Time to start that pot of beans for later

That link took me to my own recipe page, do you mind posting the recipe? Thanks!

JanuaryJan

Good morning all! Stopping by to see how everyone is!

JB very cool poem! I love it!

Laura thank you for the welcome! Nice to meet another Coloradan. I live up in Longmont, and have for just about 12 years now. I "transplanted" from Connecticut, and except for the family that I have back there, I have no desire to go back. My two oldest sons and grandchildren are back there and I miss them terribly!
On the brighter side, my youngest son who is getting married on Aug 3 lives here in town, and my nephew, his wife, and their adorable 1 year old girl just moved here this month from Connecticut! So I get my "baby" fix too.

I've been battling this weight thing back and forth since having my 3rd son (2nd C-section) at 34. I've lost the weight a few times only to gain it back again.

This time I refuse to say "I'm dieting". I am definitely eating different so I can lose weight, but as I told my neice - I won't prohibit myself from having anything. It's more a mind game than anything else. But I have to be able to live in the real world with real food and not feel as though I'm being cheated. Since just about every single function food is at the center, I have to learn to make better choices for myself. If I should eat something that is not necessarily considered a food that a person would have to try and lose weight, I make sure I only have a very small portion and stick to my healthier choices the rest of the day. So far it's working for me, so I'm thinking that with this mindset I will probably actually stick with it to my goal and know how to maintain better once I get there. I bought a fitbit a few weeks ago and it really helps to keep me motivated as far as activity goes. And groups like this help me enormously because I know that all of you are facing the same kind of obstacles that I am.

It's a beautiful day here in northern Colorado (albeit on the cool side!), and I'm planning on walking during my lunch hour. I am SO glad tomorrow is Friday!

I hope you all have an awesome day!! :happy: :flowerforyou:

Janice:bigsmile:

msh0530

Good morning! I am back at work today after a day with the three year old yesterday. He didn't want to go home last night. He just looked at his mother and I with his best sad expression and said, "All I really want to do is spend the night with my grandma. It is the only thing that will make me happy." So cute, but didn't work for him!

Suzy Q - yes, that link takes me to my recipes. Although there are some good ones on my page, I really wanted to see yours. :laugh:

jb - Thank you. I printed your post out and plan to use it for my quote to focus on in March.

My quote of the day from a friend's status:
God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change. The strength to change the one I can. And the wisdom to know it is me. ~Author Unknown~

Have a great Thursday! Mary

JuliesJourney

Glad I saw this topic today - my plan is to ride the exercise bike today twice. I can't believe I am saying that!

JimandLin

We can do this!! We might be 50+, but there is no stopping us!

realpure

Ok...I'm 51 and have been struggling with my weight since I was 45. It seems the older I get, the harder it is to get it off. In fact, I really watch what I eat, try to exercise daily...even if it is only for 1/2 hour, and I'm still gaining. With a 4'11" frame, I'm getting dangerously close to 150 pounds. Not the kind of results I'm looking for. Who else out there has been going through this kind of ordeal and what have you done about it? They say my thyroid is normal and I'm suppose to be healthy. But I really don't feel that great. Even with exercise, I feel sluggish. Thoughts and suggestions anyone?

I hope this quote worked...... Hi and welcome. I'm not 4'11", but I have very similar issues. Turned 50 in June and have been struggling................ I'm trying something very new this week and so far it's working!! I have had so many thyroid tests, blood sugar etc... My issue is litterally bloating after almost every meal and even carrying water in my legs and arms and face. Long story...... but

This is what I am trying for 30 days - Elimating all grains, add healthy amount of fats (olive oil, avacados etc..), one fruit a day (berries), protein with every meal and still keep at your calorie goal, no sugar, no simple carbs. Friend me if you'd like. I have tried everything!!! Very motivated as I have 2 large family functions and I am so tired of feeling like a stuffed tomatoe.

Good luck!

Sammyk50

Hi all, I don't post much in the forums but this thread caught my eye. This is a thread and not a closed group? Thought I had better bump it because I will probably never be able to find you again. Are new people welcome?

californiagirl1950

Hi everyone, I just joined last Friday, Feb 10th. I am 61 and started last year to try and lose this "baby" weight. LOL My oldest is 32 but I sure do love blaming kids on it. Any how, I did lose 28 pounds last year, kept it off, but fell off the wagon of trying to watch what I eat. So this year I am back on track and sure do like that this site counts my calories for me. Good luck to us all.

JanuaryJan

ha! I kept wondering why I was seeing posts everywhere with nothing but the word "bump" in them, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out what it meant!

Now I get it. duh!!! :blushing:

mimi7grands

Just a quick hello. I used to be a regular here but life got in the way. It's amazing to see the number of new faces! A few old faces too (ahem, let's just say long-time - old is a mindset and we aren't settin' our minds that way!) I just enjoyed a book about aging - and romance too! I don't do much reading any more, trying to be more active and that doesn't leave as much time for reading (thank goodness). if you have a lazy day planned, you might take a look at Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Okay, enough digression.

I spent almost a week at my folks house then had someone here at my place working on the kitchen (the never-ending project). It is still hard for me to stay on track when I'm not in my routine - and when I'm thinking about other people when I cook. I do much better when I focus only on myself. Selfish? I don't think so. Just taking good care of myself. In the long-term, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take good care of anyone else either.

It's a beautiful day here. Time to get out and about.

kckramp

Hi Checking in on the new thread. I have a long 4 day weekend, I am so ready for it. Nothing special planned, catching up on things that need to get done and getting in extra exercise. I lost .2 pounds last week, a real loss not just my up and downs, hopefully a little more this week, I am creeping ever closer to my goal with 6 pounds left. Even ifI do it .2 pounds at a time I know I will get there.
KC

msh0530

Hi all, I don't post much in the forums but this thread caught my eye. This is a thread and not a closed group? Thought I had better bump it because I will probably never be able to find you again. Are new people welcome?

Yes, we are a thread and not a group. We are not closed in the least; we welcome newcomers! So, to you, and the other newcomers, let me say WELCOME! Come back and let us get to know you! Mary

Marcelynh

It's a beautiful day here in northern Colorado (albeit on the cool side!)

No No No Janet.... no talking about beautiful Colorado. It just makes me homesick. lol My husband says he moved me out of Colorado 34 years ago but he's never quite gotten the mountains (or the ranch girl) out of me. That's okay, he's not really complaining. I will admit though that I've adapted well to the warmth of the south and now sadly when I go home to visit family the 9,000 ft. elevation where I grew up tends to slow me down for a day or two.

I had great plans for today and my daughter asked me if I'd drive her down to her doctor's appointment. Tomorrow is her due date and she's just uncomfortable these days. So I did and it ended up being an all day at the hospital doing tests and getting an ultrasound. Seems her blood pressure just won't drop so they've put her to bed. She really doesn't want to be induced and would rather baby just comes in it's own sweet time but the blood pressure may push the issue. We'll see how she does with bed/couch rest. Her husband is great and will baby her and keep her from doing anything. Sooo...... I didn't get anything done today that I'd planned. But that's okay. Daughter and grandbaby #7 are more important.

It rained and poured all day yesterday. After a year of terrible drought I thought I would never get tired of rain but nope, it happened. I'm ready for it to stop raining for a few days!

Hope everyone's doing well! Going to run tonight and get back into longer distances. Go me!

Pam3

hi my friends....
i haven't been posting the last few days...it turns out that i now have bronchitis , and have to starts antibiotics and an inhaler, along with some cough med at night(cant take it during the day or i will be sleeping all day and night)the stress of moving has manifested itself by one a stomach flu and now bronchitis, i have been sick it seems all of February, i have only been able to workout 3 days, and now i wont be able to workout for at least a week.....i have been reading all the post(i enjoy reading them so much)as cathy and mary mentioned i also vote for keeping the thread, it seems like we are talking together...anyways have a lovely night all, :flowerforyou:

PS@janemarin...i hope your surgery goes well...{{{{{hugs}}}}}

blissfuldrake

Hola, young ladies and gentlemen!

Tiz I, Happy Duck, back to lavish you with the minutiae of my day! :glasses:

Several of you have asked about the Credit card, and Drivers License I lost on Valentine's Day. No, they haven't shown up yet, but I am still hopeful that the dogs or puppies got hold of them and have them hidden away under a bed somewhere. My back is still not into bending, so I'll save that hunt until later.

I don't want to get a new credit card because I have the number of my old one memorized. That is really convenient when you do as much online shopping as I do. Plus, I have a lot of automatic payments going on there. I much prefer making one payment a month to trying to keep up with a half dozen or so separate ones. So, for now, I'm watching the account activity like a hawk with my online access.

As for the Driver's License...that is a whole new story in itself. Sandy drove me in today to get a replacement. Knowing I would have to have a picture taken, I darkened my eyebrows (they are so silver as to appear non-existent) and a some liner on my eyes. That's more than I do most of the time anymore. :laugh: I put on a pretty top with a plunging neckline :devil: , brushed my hair and called it good. Once again, head high and confidence to the fore, I swaggered (Gotta stop that swaggering. It always leads to something bad.) into the little Licensing office at the Courthouse. Great thing about living in a small town...no terrible waits at the DMV. So, I got my ID verified, signed the organ donation form and popped myself down in the little chair in front of the blue screen. The clerk said "just a second", so I'm left trying to arrange my face and posture into the most pleasing pose I can imagine when she says, "Done!" ARKGHHH?!?!?! :huh:

Two minutes later, I'm in possession of my newly minted, laminated Kentucky Driver's License. My right eye looks straight into the camera lens, but my left eye seems to be concentrating on something on the wall a mile or so away. My hair is swinging wildly, and my mouth looks like...well, you know those vampires on TV and the Big Screen? How they sort of drop their jaw back and poke their top teeth out just before dropping the fangs? :bigsmile: Yep, that's me. If I ever get pulled over and asked for my license, it will probably scare the bejezus out of the poor cop. Or turn him into a believer...

If you don't believe me, I'm uploading a pic of my driver's license...

Another day in the life.

Hugs to all of you...gotta get walking!

Laura80111

Just a quick hello. I used to be a regular here but life got in the way. It's amazing to see the number of new faces! A few old faces too (ahem, let's just say long-time - old is a mindset and we aren't settin' our minds that way!) I just enjoyed a book about aging - and romance too! I don't do much reading any more, trying to be more active and that doesn't leave as much time for reading (thank goodness). if you have a lazy day planned, you might take a look at Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Okay, enough digression.

I spent almost a week at my folks house then had someone here at my place working on the kitchen (the never-ending project). It is still hard for me to stay on track when I'm not in my routine - and when I'm thinking about other people when I cook. I do much better when I focus only on myself. Selfish? I don't think so. Just taking good care of myself. In the long-term, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take good care of anyone else either.

It's a beautiful day here. Time to get out and about.

Mimi - it was so good to see you back here:flowerforyou: I had heard that you were off taking care of your Dad (I think). I see that you are still working on those pounds and your picture shows the progress that you have made...WOW:noway: Everytime I roast Veggies I think of you

Have a great evening.

Laura

Laura80111

Hola, young ladies and gentlemen!

Tiz I, Happy Duck, back to lavish you with the minutiae of my day! :glasses:

As for the Driver's License...that is a whole new story in itself. Sandy drove me in today to get a replacement. Knowing I would have to have a picture taken, I darkened my eyebrows (they are so silver as to appear non-existent) and a some liner on my eyes. That's more than I do most of the time anymore. :laugh: I put on a pretty top with a plunging neckline :devil: , brushed my hair and called it good. Once again, head high and confidence to the fore, I swaggered (Gotta stop that swaggering. It always leads to something bad.) into the little Licensing office at the Courthouse. Great thing about living in a small town...no terrible waits at the DMV. So, I got my ID verified, signed the organ donation form and popped myself down in the little chair in front of the blue screen. The clerk said "just a second", so I'm left trying to arrange my face and posture into the most pleasing pose I can imagine when she says, "Done!" ARKGHHH?!?!?! :huh:

Two minutes later, I'm in possession of my newly minted, laminated Kentucky Driver's License. My right eye looks straight into the camera lens, but my left eye seems to be concentrating on something on the wall a mile or so away. My hair is swinging wildly, and my mouth looks like...well, you know those vampires on TV and the Big Screen? How they sort of drop their jaw back and poke their top teeth out just before dropping the fangs? :bigsmile: Yep, that's me. If I ever get pulled over and asked for my license, it will probably scare the bejezus out of the poor cop. Or turn him into a believer...

Your DMV / Photo story really made my day:laugh: Yep that is the dreaded photo to end all photo's and we "get to keep" those pictures for years and years showing it to everyone that wants to "verify" that we are who we say we are

Thanks for the smile.

Laura

exermom

Welcome divamsm! What kind of music do you especially like?

realpure - WOOHOO! WTG!

Nancy - I don't think I'll get out of the HOA right now. They're pretty lenient. Some HOA's are like mini-Nazi's, not here. I did drop off the flash drive with the directory info. Now it's out of my hands, they can do what they want with it. Personally, if it were totally up to me, I'd print the directory as is....if people didn't give me any info I just wrote "no information available". Maybe, just maybe, if people saw this, the next time we'd ask for info they'd make sure we got it! But that's not my call. They can do whatever they want.

Suz - that link didn't work for me. Wuold you please post the recipe for those chocolate meringues?

sammy - EVERYONE's welcome, the more the merrier

Boy, my hormones are surely raging. I don't know why, but I got a bit mad at Vince today. First he decided we'd be leaving for FL Sat. since he didn't have time to stop the mail, etc (well, he WOULD if he'd done it sooner), then he told me that he isn't planning on coming back until Thurs (3/1). I was thinking that we'd come home on Tuesday. I know that we've been talking about making these repairs in the condo, he remembered that there is a list of "approved" contractors, so I had to give him the phone number of the pres. of the assoc. It's a good thing that I keep track of these things. Then we got this call from "privacy director", something about how when we sync with Wells Fargo. After I'd hung up, Vince says "I would have liked to have heard that, our accounts are being synced this weekend". I just said (and this isn't me) "well, maybe you should havae answered the phone". I had to go back and redo things for traveling, like I counted out my calcium tablets. Maybe it's because I got up extra early this a.m., exercised and then went for the followup mammogram. Everything is fine with the mammo, but I think I'm a little extra tired. I may go do some bowling, come home and clean my ears, maybe take a rest.

Welcome californiagirl and congrats on the loss!

mimi - welcome back! You've been sorely missed.

Maracelyn - congrats on grandbaby! Running....that's wonderful!

Pam - feel better fast. Good vibes being sent your way

blissfuldrake - when I went to get my driver's license, I did like you, did my makeup, put on a nice shirt, got my hair done. It was windy that day!!!! There went the newly done hair....lol

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

megathome111

Hi all...this week has been insane, and I have missed all of your posts. Will catch up as soon as I can.

I tackled Valentine Dinner (surf & turf cooked with love by hubby) with sensibility. Then last night a business dinner at Carrabas...passed up the bread & dipping oil, pasta and dessert...felt happy with my choices. The scale didn't move either way since Tuesday morning, so I consider that success

Trying to get the house back together after re-doing the bathroom. Somehow the entire house seems in disarray as a result of all of the painting, flooring, etc. Will be glad to get things back in order this weekend.

Take care ladies...I missed y'all.
MEG

megathome111

Just for the record, I haven't changed my opinion and still vote for keeping the thread. I like to read everything and I am afraid that it would take me more time broken into different topics in a group. Mary

i agree mary, i love to read all the post on the thread, the group(from what i know)would break things up to much......my vote keep the thread

Me too...keep the thread!

kleinbuenstorf

Hello everyone!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I'm totally out of breath reading all the posts since last I posted on Valentine's Day!!! Where has the time gone???
And I apologize, I can not keep up!! But I have made some really nice friends!!!:bigsmile:

Trying to keep within my calorie count, walked 3 miles today(only) and enjoyed my yoga class!! :happy:

Hope everyone has a relaxing evening!! :flowerforyou:
Desiree

megathome111

:flowerforyou: Nancy, I love my heart rate monitor……last night I was almost asleep and the cat jumped on my and scared me and I screamed and the first thing I thought was that I wished I’d been wearing my HRM so I could see if my heart rate spiked when I got scared.

Oh Barbie...this made me LOL!

kriskaryl

Marking my spot, too. So happy to find a group my age. I'll be back to visit again :happy:

determinedinAZ

Hello All:flowerforyou: It's so nice to read all the input here. I'm not a big sharer with personal stuff so bare with me while I become more acquainted with everyone......or some.

I joined MFP January 2012 - lost 5 lbs. Not coming off as fast as I would like. If I lose approx. 1 lb per week on average I'll be happy.

My picture here is of my best friend. "Jane" she's the best!! No matter how her day went she's always happy to see me come home from work.

I hope to make some new MFP friends and keep the one's I've met already. :glasses: Have a great day tomorrow....I'll try to visit again soon.

frogmama

Hello everyone,

Robin- glad you are enjoying your visit with your new granddaughter
Genelace- good to hear that your BF is making progress
blissfuldrake- I hope the cards show up soon
Sue- Congratulations on breaking out of the 300s
JB- I hope you have found your "Off"switch
MacMadame- I hope MacBoy is doing better
Michele- glad to hear that you found a suit you liked. Have fun in Florida
Jane- sorry to hear that your surgery was postponed. Get well quickly
Kackie, Aren't you glad you could keep up the skiing with the 30 something group
Barbie- I was on this thread quite some time ago but then due to other commitments, stopped checking the thread. When the thread turned over for the beginning of Feb, I found it again.I will be returning to work next week, but hope to be able to continue following.
Nancy- exercise at home doesn't see to work for me. Actually, I need set classes at the gym. I need to follow a routine
Pam I hope you are feeling better soon
Laura, you are right- some people use that drivers license for ID for years and years. Here in NY state, we renew our license every 8 years, but we can use the same picture for the renewals. When I looked at my photo with the permed afro, I knew it was time to get a new picture. I work securit at the airport and sometimes it is pretty hard to identify the person when the photo is of a very young person, and the one standing in front of you is mostly bald with a little bit of gray left. LOL

Saw my dr yesterday and he said 3 more weeks with no exercise other than walking. Doesn't he know that my butt is already starting to droop? My arms are getting to be like jello? So far this week, I have walked 1 mall 3 times, another once and the park once. The day in the park was pretty good, but the wether has generally not been cooperative. I'm hoping that that improves soon. It gets pretty expensive walking in the mall when I check out the sales after my walk. With the exercise police in my house I can't even sneak in a few squats.

RebelRenny

:flowerforyou: So lovely to meet so many new pals. Welcome to this thread. Just by posting you have joined.

:flowerforyou: Mimi, I missed you seriously

:flowerforyou: Jane, my thoughts are with you. I have only known you for a very short time, and you amaze me with your positive spirit in spite of seemingly unending setbacks. Thanks for the daily motivating greetings.

:flowerforyou: Barbie, steady and reliable, motivating and wise, you provide an anchor for this thread. I've told you before and I'll tell you again, I appreciate you

:flowerforyou: Robin, enjoy enjoy enjoy that grand baby. I am sooo in love with mine

:flowerforyou: jb 2011, love your poem. I bet you put it to music. Do you have it on U-tube?

:flowerforyou: blissfuldrake, you have a way of telling your stories that makes me smile; correction, that makes me grin; further correction, that makes me lol. Now I must see your DL picture or else I pout and will want chocolate

:flowerforyou: To anyone who thinks they somehow have to read and respond to all, please do not feel obligated. This group of ladies just wants to support you in your fitness efforts, listen when you want to vent, cry with you when you go through grief and celebrate with you when you succeed.

See, I did not respond to everyone, and heck, I suffer no speck of self-reproach :laugh: :laugh:

Good night Renny