50+ WOMEN for the month of JUNE

momof10

:flowerforyou: good morning and thank you so much everyone this was all so great to read..
anne thank you .. i have try some of the lc also i have been trying these two products the past month.they both have some good meals.. so than you just have meetings about how we eat and than watching our weight. i think we do have a planet fitness in the city.. the moth of july i thought i would check out all programs and see what i like..

zaza thank you we are going to the y again today i have to thank our new england rain my daug is swimming so now i thought i would go and talk to someone about some of thee other programs this might just help its funny this past winter they had a dance class going on and when the woman were leaving the same time as me they all seem so happy at what they were learning ..i had thought maybe someday i would try.. i just don't use the y like i should so many i truely need to let go of these feelings that hold me back

lynn thank you its good hearing that everyone is out there trying something and putting out foot forward one step at a time and doing it..


ok again i thank everyone and will get back to you all.. my tea break was a bit longer than i thought when i come on sometimes i don't want to close.. i love this place someone called us sisters and that is so true and its wonderful having all these twins .. i am very thankful i found this site thankk you for whoever the person was who started mfp love debbie and famly
vicky pray going out to your family we have had you all in our thoughs... i have been paying for this membership and i think about it more than i have gone and there is something there for all my family i need to let go of my feelings zaza had a good thing for me to check into so i am seeking that out and i am going to check out planet fittness and by august make a choice

Mimis5

Vicki - Still praying for your daughter...
everyone else - you are all doing so great! Wonderful trips planned, family gatherings, and you're all preplanning and making the choices that will bring you healthy success! Awesome! New England is still dripping. Will it ever stop raining and warm up a little? Yuk..... I weighed in this am and I'm down 1.3 lbs.
WooooooHooooooo! So Far 59.4.... Can't quite seem to make 60, but next week??????????? We'll see!
God Bless each and every One of you very special women....You are awesome....Laurie

healthier4me

Good Morning all:flowerforyou:

The sun is shining again today and it is suppose to get extremely warm again. I am not complaining because we sure haven't had much of a spring but to go from the chilly damp weather to this exteme warmth and humidity sure takes a toll on the entire body. However, we need to take the good with the bad

I had my weekly apt in the city yesterday and did some errands but managed to get back to have a relaxing soak in my pool. Last night my DH and I went for a nice long walk (after the sun had gone down). I still haven't been able to do too much because of the pain in my knee but some exercise is better than none! The scale is in a holding pattern, which if I let it would really get to me but I am hoping that one day soon it will cooperate and get moving in the downwards fashion again:happy:

For all you gardeners out there...I have a question about Creeping Charlie/Jenny. Anybody know what I am talking about? What has worked for you? Any advice would be so helpful...I seemed to have conquered the dandelions and now I have a new mission:grumble:

Congratulations to the members keeping on course and shedding some more pounds:flowerforyou: For the members still battling some other issues my thoughts and prayers are with you For everyone please know that you are never alone in whatever issues you are experiencing as we all walk and share this beautiful place together some people may walk ahead and some behind but most of us are walking side by side. I get great comfort knowing this and thank you

Keep on working hard and remember to drink lots of water and look after yourselves:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Marie

vickim26

Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers. Heather it is a good name isn't it. I have to ask you are just finishing school. When do you start back again. We ended the end of May and start back first week in August. Just curious. Heather is at hospital right now getting blood work done. We are meeting for lunch and hopefully doctor will call with results in few hours. Whatever the outcome I just am glad to know. I do not like being in limbo. Will get back to you when I have results. Have a great day everyone.
Vicki

Benson

Morning yet again - Boy I'm chatty today:laugh:

Vicki our kids start anywhere from Sept 1-5 or so and finish June 24-26 somewhere with one week in march off and two at Christmas.

Heather

vickim26

Thanks Heather, I am just nosy.
Well we got the results back ladies. It is offical. She is not pregnant. The good news is that she can try again right away, which I am sure she will. thank you all so much for your prayers and support., It has meant so much to me.
Vicki

Mimis5

Vicki....Thanks for letting us know....I know words are never enough. It's wonderful that they can try again so soon. I'll keep her in my prayers. I hope the rest of your day is a peaceful one...Hugs, Laurie

weaklink109

Hello everyone,

I am still around, just have been doing more reading than posting. Sorry to read of the health concerns being experienced by those on our thread and their families.

I posted on a thread that was started by someone who was "trying again" and wanted to know how to make this time "different." I came up with something that I thought you might like to see as well, so here it is:

After fighting the battle from the time I was about 11 years old, I have learned a few things that I would like to share, so here are my 10 Commandments of PERMANENT Weight Loss:

1. "Normal" is what you make it. So I have changed my "normal" diet to one that does allow me to have things I like, but in moderation. I LIKE breads, and pasta. Thus, although I lost on a low carb program, Adkins is not comfortable for me, long term, so when I went off of it, I gained.

2. Veggies are your friend. In addition to the nutrients they provide, and "good carbs," they are very filling. They can help you reduce your calories and not feel you are starving to death.

3. You can EAT ANYTHING you want, if you P L A N for it, calorie-wise speaking. When I have a special occasion or a dinner out where I know I will be exposed to things I like but don't have everyday, I don't have to deprive myself, because I can go into the MFP database ahead of time, figure out the caloric "cost" of different things and plan how to order. Many restaurants have nutritional information on their websites, which is also helpful for this purpose.

4. People who severely limit their calories will lost, BUT as soon as they try to eat any additional, they will gain very easily. This is because the body becomes too "efficient" by slowing the metabolism to get by with less. The way around this that has worked well for me is "Zig zag calories." You can google it and get all kinds of info, but simply put, you eat MORE on a given day, on a regular basis. For me, every 3 -4 weeks, I will do a day where I might have 2000-2200 calories on a given day. This is different from the other days, where I have 1200-1400 per day.

This WORKS. I lost 20 lbs. in 9 weeks. I have NOT been hungry. I am not feeling deprived. I have foods in my kitchen that would normally send me in to "binge" mode, but they don't bother me now, because I know I can have them, as long as I take into account what else I will be able to eat that day.

5. EXERCISE matters!! I haven't started strength training yet, for reasons of time and practicality, BUT, I am the queen of walking. I average 20-28 miles a week. It is free, can be done by most anyone, baring physical limitations, and if you get yourself a cheap MP3 player (it doesn't HAVE to be a spendy IPOD) load some fast tunes on it, you will be surprised how quickly the time flies.

If you are trying to lose and you are only doing strength training, you are going to be disappointed with the results in terms of pounds lost, but you will likely firm up, build muscle (helps boost your metabolism) and be more toned, so include some cardio for a complete program of exercise.

6. Be responsible for what you put in your mouth. I have heard, and used all the excuses. "It was there" "I was hungry" "My boyfriend made me go to the pizza parlor"
'or to Baskin & Robbins." (ice cream chain for those that are not familiar w/the name) That last statement may be true, but he didn't hold a gun to your head and FORCE you to eat 5 slices of pizza instead of having one slice and a salad!! and no one threatened you into having a 3 scoop banana split instead of a child size dish of your favorite flavor.

7. People who log their foods lose more weight than those who don't . Thank goodness for MFP!!! People who have a support system, whether family, friends, or online --such as right here-MFP!! are more likely to be successful over the long term than those who don't.

8. People who make permanent changes in the way they deal with food and how and what they eat will lose, maybe not as fast as on a crash diet, but they are much more likely to lose PERMANENTLY!!

9. Be sure to eat enough PROTEIN, and GOOD FATS (Nuts, Avocados, Fish oil/ Omega 3's). The protein will keep your body from consuming muscle to survive, and the fats will help you feel satisfied and avoid the "hungries."

10. Don't use a screw up as an excuse for "falling off the wagon" for the entire day, or week, or month. "I ate a bunch of cookies, so that makes me a failure, therefore, l will eat an entire pizza!!" Hey while I am at it, lets get a burger a fries and a milkshake for lunch tomorrow!!"

And on a related note, remember "FOOD is intended as FUEL." --NOT a source of comfort. Think of it in those terms, and find other ways to satisfy your emotional needs and you will succeed in the long run.

I will try to catch up later.

Barb

LaurelFisher

I love it and am printing it out to post near the fridge. Have a wonderful day, Rosemary

momof10

good evening all..
vicki so sorry about your daughter very glad to her they can try agian and not wait..our thoughts and prayers are with yous

will i am happy to say i made it to the ymca and walk on the treadmill for 45 mins i also talk with some of the people there an have learn about some programs now its making up my mind and going.. today allysa my 18 yr old came and lisa my 10 year old lisa was able to go swimmin while allysa and i work out. its not far from my home 20 min ride. i always find something else or find an reason not to go and i can't do that anymore i want to be healthyer i don't want to weigh this amout anymore one day at a time..

barb that was 10 wonderful saying.

laurie good job wit the weight lost how long have you been doing this. what have you done that started keeping it going down everyweek.. for the first time in a long time for two weeks now i have finally stay going down. wow... not been easy...

well its 8
;p.m. and the girls and i are going to have a pj party tonight hubby is working on the highway so lisa wanted us all to sleep in the living room thank goodness for sofabeds..everyone have a safe and peaceful eving love debbie and family

my today goals move drink water move

Mimis5

Hi Momof10,
I started last October @ 268lbs. I had lapband surgery. It helps to control portion size. I eat 1200 cal.per day. I eat 3 small meals and usually 3 snacks. I did have a 3 month lapse when I really did not follow my program and I lost no weight. It's a constant battle every day to choose to eat right and keep on moving forward. If I drink anything with a meal, it washes the food I've eaten right through the band and I lose the sensation of fullness, then I can eat more and more. I have to choose every time I eat to do it right. My next goal is to get down to 200lbs, and I hope I can get there by the end of July. I'd like to hear about your journey too!.....Hugs....Laurie

ballred57

59lbs is awesome! Good luck on your next goal. I agree it's a struggle every day and this week I've dropped the ball. But the neatest thing is we can pick it up again. Tomorrow I start again. My issue is that I get busy and forget to eat, then when I'm starving at night I eat too much or the wrong things.

FITFORLIFE1944

GOOD THURSDAY MORNING ALL,:flowerforyou:

BONNIE, GOOD FOR YOU.:flowerforyou: CHANGING THE WAY YOU EAT, MAKING HEALTHIER CHOICES IS THE WAY TO SUCCEED. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I EAT WHOLE WHEAT PASTAS AND
ACTUALLY ENJOY IT. (RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST).

VICKI, VERY SORRY ABOUT HEATHER. IT'S WONDERFUL THAT SHE CAN TRY AGAIN. I'M VERY GLAD SHE HERSELF IS PHYSICALLY OK. HAVING HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME SO MANY YEARS AGO, I CAN
SAY THAT I WENT ON TO HAVE TWO HEALTHY BABIES. I STILL WONDER ABOUT THE DEAR LITTLE
SOUL THAT WAS NOT ABLE TO JOIN ME ON THIS EARTH. THEY SAY THERE IS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING. IF WE ARE BELIEVERS , WE ACCEPT AND GO ON. SO I DID.:brokenheart:
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE, 38LBS GONE :flowerforyou: CONGRATULATIONS ON DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB.

HEATHER, I AGREE ABOUT THE LIMO, BUT YOU ARE RIGHT TO LET YOUR DAUGHTER ENJOY IT.
WE LIVE IN A DIFFERENT WORLD TODAY AND OUR KIDS GROW UP SO FAST. GOOD LUCK WITH
THE NEW KITTEN. GLAD YOU ARE WORKING TOWARD GETTING IN THE EXERCISE.:flowerforyou:

LAURIE, ANOTHER 1.3. GREAT! :flowerforyou: 60 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
ANY REGRETS ABOUT THE LAP BAND SURGERY? I OFTEN WONDER IF IT IS WORTH IT TO HAVE THE GASTRIC BYPASS OR LAP BAND BECAUSE EVERYONE SEEMS TO STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS THEY HAD BEFORE . IF YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING SOME INSIGHT, IT MIGHT HELP SOMEONE CONSIDERING IT.

MARIE, JUST KEEP WATCHING WHAT YOU EAT AND EXERCISE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND IT WILL HAPPEN. IT WILL FEEL SO MUCH BETTER THAN GIVING UP.(I KNOW YOU ARE NOT EVEN THINKING OF THAT). YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.:flowerforyou:

BARB, THANKS FOR 10 COMMANDMENTS OF PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS.

BRENDA, YOU CAN SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF GETTING TOO BUSY. A WW MEMBER TOLD ME SHE HAD TO BY A WATCH WITH AN ALARM AND USED IT TO REMIND HERSELF IT WAS TIME TO EAT SOMETHING. OTHERWISE SHE WAS SO HUNGRY, SHE ATE ANYTHING AT ALL. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK FOR YOU, STOP RIGHT NOW AND THINK ABOUT HOW TO REMEDY YOUR PROBLEM.
IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU ALWAYS DID, YOU WILL GET THE RESULTS YOU ALWAYS GOT. CHANGE IS THE ANSWER. A NEW LIFESTYLE HAS NO ROOM FOR OLD, BAD HABITS.:noway:

GOING TO VISIT MY 91 YEAR OLD FRIEND TODAY. WHAT AN INSPIRATION SHE IS. SHE HAS KEPT HER EXCESS WEIGHT OFF FOR 32 YEARS. :flowerforyou:

WISH YOU ALL A HEALTHY HAPPY DAY.
ANNE

zaza54

Good morning-
So nice to see the sun shine here. I already feel more energetic and determined. I will go to my Zumba class this morning and I will drink more water and try to make better eating choices today.

Barb, thanks for sharing the Commandments for Weight Loss. Very helpful!

Wow Laurie!! That’s an incredible weight loss. Keep up the great work!

You ladies are all so inspiring to me. I am going to pay my bills and then get off this computer and move around the house - get stuff done and then off to sweat in Zumba. Have a great day everyone!
Zaza

AHealthierSuzyQ

I'll be burning some extra calories today! I'm keeping my 20 month old great nephew. So I'll be pulling him in a wagon when I go for my morning walk. Check back in with you ladies later when he naps. Happy Thursday y'all! :drinker:

momof10

:glasses: good morning everyone.. sun glasses on today waiting for the sun they say here in new england we are going to see it today.. my grandson is here this morning so i am just popping in to say good morning and to make my promise to myself my mini daily goals

to move more
drink my water
jounarl

and to thank everyone for the motivation and support thank you love debbie and family

Benson

Good Morning

I just wanted to say how much I agree with the others about the value of this group in our lives. For example, I just couldn't wait to get to work today to tell you about the graduation! Everything was beautiful. My baby got an award!!!!!!!! She was chosen by the faculty for the Humanitarian Award. She is a wonderful being with a big heart and I was ever so pleased that she was recognized for that. One of her teachers said that she has so many qualities that you can't learn from a book!! My cup runneth over Sadly I need toothpicks to keep my eyes open but it was all worth it. She will carry these memories with her forever.

The scale is hanging in there for me.

My son is going for his learners permit today. I don't think he feels ready but his girlfriend has convinced him otherwise. He has written already and didn't pass but I will pull for him today!

Today I will:

Get groceries so I can:
Eat more fruit and veggies
Drink water
Walk for 30 minutes - might have to be sleep-walking but I'm doing it!!

Heather

Wishful

Good morning, all!

I've got to go to the store. We're out of vegetables and fruits. Isn't it funny how those things run out so quickly now?:laugh:

Everyone have a great day. Get outdoors if the weather permits. The summer season seems to pass by so quickly.

Bonnie

vickim26

Good Morning all,
Sounds like we all have plans today, grandsons, grand nephews, good friends, Need to keep busy that is good.
Heather I am so glad the graduation was a good one. Congratulations on the award. Those things are so important. Especially one like that. good luck on the new driver. New chapter in your life. Watch out those girlfriends can convince our sons of things we never could. I know that from experience. Guess way back when we did the same thing huh. LOL.
I have my oldest granddaughter here today. She slept over last night. And my other granddaughter that I keep each day. Not sure what our plans are yet. Hope you all have a good day. Keep up the good work. Eat right, drink water, exercise.
Vicki

healthier4me

Good Morning everyone

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job staying on course I absolutely love checking in with everyone on here to see how/what we are all doing. Certainly keeps each of us motivated and that is what a support system is all about:bigsmile: .

I kept busy yesterday but managed to get in a nice bike ride after the hot sun had gone down a bit. The physiotherapist suggested raising my bike seat to see if that will help my knee. So my DH adjusted the seat for me and I am not so sure it helped my knee but I know that my bottom was uncomfortable so might have to adjust again I just love to ride my bike and have the cool(er) breeze blowing against me. It is invigorating:happy: I try to stay off the busier sections of the road/highways and keep to the side streets...safer that is. I also started swimming laps and doing exercises in the pool so yesterday was a good exercise day:bigsmile:

Another warm day here today but I plan on getting a workoiut in with BL Bootcamp DVD. I am sure that Bob has put a APB out on me:laugh: :laugh: I will probably have to modify it a bit of the heat and to not aggravate my knee but I will do my very best. I will also drink lots and lots of water and get back to logging my food intake on here( I have been not so diligent with that lately).

:drinker: :drinker: Cheers and warmest wishes to all:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Marie

l_mahloy

Good morning ladies,

So sorry to hear about your loss we will continue to pray for your daughter.:flowerforyou: I am plugging away I weigh tomorrow hope for a loss I gained weight during the time I was a way. To bad it goes on so much easier than it goes off.:sad: :sad: I am struggling with a little depression due to all the family illness but am making a valiant effort not to eat poorly!:huh: With all that goes on I still have so much to be thankful for. I have tennis tonight which is a great way to burn some calories. Well must get moving having lunch with the love of my life ( my husband of 22 yrs) Have a great day and eat well move often and drink drink drink water of course!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Grammymax

Okay ladies. I'm back. I have been in a slump for a couple of weeks. There are some things going on that have put me in a fog and I'm really trying to get through that fog into the clear air again! I've done terrible with my eating but have continued to workout. I know that my goal is out of reach at this time but I'm still trying.

I'll go back and read when I have time and try to catch up. Hope everyone is doing well.

Esther

Benson

Hey Ester I've been thinking of you. I hope things clear up for you.

Heather

Mimis5

Hi Anne.
No, Absolutely no regrets about the surgery. It has helped me immensely. I have so little self control without it. I've tried so many times to lose weight, and can never seem to stay on track. Right now I'm having difficulty feeling full, so I need to get an adjustment and have the band tightened. Today was the first time in ages that I didn't follow the program and ate and drank what I wanted. I have been craving fried seafood, so I totally indulged! I decided to have it and be done with it. It was so good! I will probably not do that again for a long time. It's ok to indulge once in a great while. I hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm going on Vacation for a week. I sure need the rest! Hugs to all......Laurie

LaurelFisher

Hello ladies, I will be on vacation til July 3. It is going to be rough next week with no computer. I made up a CHART SIMILAR TO THE MFP CHART AND MADE 7 COPIES TO KEEP TRACK OF MY FOOD, EXERCISE AND WATER. I AVE A MENU PLAN AND PRAY I CAN STICK TO IT. Everyone take care and stay strong and motivated. I will keep everyone in my prayers, Rosemary

Grammymax

Rosemary: Planning ahead is a key to staying on track. You're headed in the right direction. Stay focused.

momof10

good morning to everyone.. i would like to start my thread off by saying my family have many prayers and thoughts with the fawcett and jackson familys and it had us all talking last night on how much we all mean to each other being 56 and of corse loveing music the jackson have been a part of our music life. my older children are 37 35 33 31 some of them were really upset.. my daughter bobbie wanted to let me know she was glad that i have started walking and working on being more healthy..so she would like us to walk together a few times a week.. she is 33.. i hope everyone is going to have a good day.. today i am planing our weekend ends meals we will be going shopping this morning and my list has lots of fruits and vegs.. ok 8 am my tea is almost gone... love debbie and family

momof10

this weeks family photo to share is myself and allysa she is 18. she went to the ymca with me and she promise to do that with me a few times a week...
mini day goals
walk water choice healthy food choices and to remember to say i love you

Wishful

Good morning!

Well, the 4th is next week. We hope to have all the family together. So are you planning barbeques?

Bonnie

Patsigirl

Hello ladies, My second week on SB and I lost 4 pounds. It's so hot here in north Georgia but last night was unusual, cool enough to open the house to sleep. I'm just about ready to close up because it's 75º already. Supposed to hit 94º again. Got lots of yard work done this week, cut trees, shrubs, mowed. All the Altheas are in bloom (Rose of Sharon) and we have them all colors. My favorite is called "Blushing Bride", a pale,pale pink.
Today I got to eat real oatmeal and discovered that I couldn't finish the bowl. So, I'm entering phase 2 of SB and am very encouraged with a two-week loss of 10 pounds.


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