WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012
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Happy Mother's Day my lovelies x0
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:flowerforyou: Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms,
It's days like today when I miss my Mom but realize that she is in a better place and no longer in any pain.
I finished reading the past couple of days but didn't take the time to open a side window but know you all are in my thoughts and prayers today as many of us have those life struggles all around us:flowerforyou:
#3 Son's MBA graduation was really fun, he soooo knows his Mom he stopped several times walking across the platfom giving me the opportunity to get pictures, complete with pose and smile
Afterwards there was a reception which we attended with food and I tried to keep it light:blushing: DIL took our son out to dinner and we went to a Chinese place that was wonderful...and full of sodium. I'm continuing to drink plenty of water.
Yesterday we went and saw The Avengers and we really enjoyed it...superheros saving the world and all Then dinner at our friends (DIL #2 parents) house for steaks and salad.
Today I have prepped my lunches and breakfasts for the work week and a couple of our dinners and I just completed my bike ride in the basement as our weather is a bit rainy today. It's almost time to get ready to head to #3 son & DIL at the north end of the city. We have our DVR set for the finale of "Once Upon A Time" and the "Survivor finale" so it may take us a few days to sit and watch them...just glad we live in such a day and age that we can do several things at the same time.
Everyone have a good day, exercise, log your food and I'm off to get some more water to drink...so join me:drinker:
Laura80111
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: This has been an awesome Mothers’ Day. Jake took me shopping for my gift a few days ago……he said that the pets wanted to me to have a new bedspread and pillow shams but I had to pick out the color/pattern that I liked……the dogs wanted me to have a really good flashlight for taking them out in the dark in the morning……they bought fabulous cards. Jake knows that I don’t like to go out to eat on holidays so we’re doing an Isagenix cleanse day today. This morning after walking the dogs, I worked in the yard for two hours and got a lot accomplished. Jake called both his daughters to wish them Happy Mothers’ Day and then they asked to speak to me and wish me the same. Would they have called me if he hadn’t called them first????? Who knows, who cares????? Barbie from NW Washington where it is warm and sunny 0 -
Nancy, thanks for giving me more details of your location. I was actually born in BC. My parents lived in Alberta but the closest hospital was across the border in Pouce Coupe BC. We also spent a lot of summer holidays in the Okanagan Valley. I've been in Ontario since the end of grade six. A very long time.
I'm like you I thought that the dash might be funny and I'm also questioning my sanity. After spending the weekend at a cottage just north of here where the first morning we did a 6K run/walk in very very hilly terrain. The one hill we had to walk up was insane. It was never ending. I was with my two sister inlaws and my niece. Some sketchy van drove past us 3 times and if they stopped I seriously would of considered going with them. Not really but you know it explains how hard the hill was. It's one of those hills that you see the end but when you get to the end you actually see that it isn't over yet. The next day we did it again but walked the whole route and it was much easier.
Good thing I got lots of exercise because there was lots of drinking and eating this weekend. Mostly healthy meals but there was some snacks I shouldn't have had.0 -
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mom's !0
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Yikes yesterdays graduation dinner put me over.....but todays Mothers Day menu has me way under.....if I add both days and divide by 2 it equals sucess.
I've started Lift Strong 5x5, with the help of my sweetie. 3 days a week. It's basically 5 compound lifts , 5 sets of 5 reps adding 5lbs. each workout. I do 15 minutes of cardio to warm up and after I may/may not finish with 15-30 minutes cardio. Just trying something to get that friggin' scale to move downward.
Please feel free to share what works for you.0 -
:flowerforyou: Happy belated Mothers Day!! I've been missing in action for a while. Doing fine but very busy with my job. I will try to keep up better.
Lil grandson is 9 months old and super cute! Rebel 0 -
:flowerforyou: Back to the grind Monday,
Hoping all had a nice Mother's Day. We had a very nice time with Son #3 & DIL food was good and very calorie friendly, my DIL knows that I'm working on it. We played some Boom Blocks on their Wii, I'm not very good :grumble: but I find it so much fun to play.
For the three days off I drank too much wine and was over on my calories more than right at
missed one day of exercise and so it's a good thing I have a very strict routine at work because it will take me all week to back track the damage I did over the weekend:blushing: but I'll not look back and regret it because it was a fun three days.
Jen so glad your son's deployment has been canceled. I understand his disappointment and your happiness. Our #2 Son was scheduled to be deployed in Jan 2013 and it got canceled too...he was disappointed and we were over the top excited it had been canceled:bigsmile:
I have a lot to get caught up on today, nothing like one day off to get you way behind in the work.
Everyone have a great day, remember to log your food, drink your water:drinker: and let's get moving.
Laura80111 0 -
Welcome to another sunny day. :flowerforyou:
Yesterday was lovely, almost 30 degrees C in our backyard. I watched DH plant lavender and rosemary in pots around the patio. He cleaned and turned on the fountain, so I can enjoy it all day. He also harvested his first radish! :happy: Great excitement all round.
Ah yes, Sarah, pizza is a killer – and I love it. Still can’t believe I ate salad instead on Friday. :noway: I am sure you do enough bike riding to balance out the occasional indulgence.
Jen, so pleased to hear about your DS not going to Aphganistan. :drinker: That must be a huge relief and weight of your mind.
Michelle, our NASCAR party was great fun, the menu was grilled steak & potatoes, not exotic. Decorations were race themed of course, with banners all around the balcony. The sideboard in the dining room was replaced with a giant toolbox, which held the wine and beer. I dream of owning a KitchenAid mixer. With all the baking you do I am sure it will get lots of use. What colour is it?
I love balsamic vinegar on my salads,
I don’t even use olive oil anymore. Last week I roasted a tray of vegetables and used them as salad toppings with a bit of low fat feta cheese. Yummy!
Robin, it sounds like your fitbit is a success. What else does it do besides count steps?
Barbie, I think your frisky poodles were very kind to you this mother’s day. :bigsmile:
AlwaysNancy, Keep us posted on your progress toward the Warrior Dash. I can’t wait for pictures of you running through fire!
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
My goal for May is to walk/run the Toronto Womens Only the end of this month. It is a big step for me! I will turn 61 on May 14th. The race is the weekend of the 25th.
Happy Birthday!!!!!0 -
This looks like a wonderful site. Count me in. My goals are to use my exercise bike 30 minutes a day to strengthen my legs, work on tummy strengthening every day, do a plank position for at least a minute, I can do it for like maybe 25 seconds and that is stretching it !, and strengthen my back and shoulders with progressively more push ups...I can do maybe 5. Nice to be in a group my own age wise. Will check in tomorrow, may 15. 0
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Lynn0713 – I was the same way in high school – I was a bean pole and could eat anything I wanted and not gain an ounce – guess it all caught up to me :sad: I have a book – The Eat-Clean diet Recharged by Tosca Reno, is that the diet you are on? Good luck on your weigh in!
Jen – glad you finally found something that helps you - hope your treatments go well! :flowerforyou:
Wizzywig – happy your kitty made it through surgery fine – poor baby! Hope he continues to do well!:flowerforyou:
Sarah – when is school finished for you? Seems like you still have a lot of days left…..
Ladyluch99 – Have a great cruise – that is my dream vacation – I’ve never been on a cruise YET – maybe that can be my treat once I hit my ultimate goal!!!!!
HellsBells61 – I joined a gym and paid for a full year right upfront – started going, went for maybe a month then stopped. I was never able to get out of work early enough to make my hour drive home, then work out and then go home and do the dinner thing. – now my days are now like meidson’s – never thought I’d be able to get up so early in the morning (not to start working out at 4:30) but I normally start between 5 & 5:30 and just absolutely love it!
Kackie – I hope your hubby is feeling better soon!
Jeannie – LOL – I use to say “I cut my hair because that’s the only way I can lose weight”:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Laura80111 – Yay on your loss – keep up the good work and you will get there!
Mary – that is terrible about your credit card – this online ordering stuff is great and convenient but unfortunately the chance we take is fraud – this has happened to me a couple times too – so inconvenient!
Kat – have a safe trip!
Got to go for now - will try to catch up more a little later. Hope everyone had a GREAT MOTHER'S DAY yesterday!0 -
Too busy to post, but read all of the posts so wanted to mark my spot. Happy Monday! Mary0
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it shows calories burned, flights of steps climbed and activity level. The web site shows you a breakdown of how your activity levels were through out the day. It links food and specific activities with MFP. It also tracks your sleep and lets you know how active you are in your sleep. Its kind of fun.Robin, it sounds like your fitbit is a success. What else does it do besides count steps?
Robin, Bodi Boy and Rit Bit0 -
:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: So tired but I wanted to say a quick hello to everyone.
:flowerforyou: At least everything seems back to normal now viewing wise thank goodness.
Had a very busy day at work ... took ages to wade through a weeks emails, and to catch up with things leftover from Jane. Will start tomorrow doing all todays work so hope it isn't too busy tomorrow it will give me chance to catch up with all the appointments I have to make.:noway:
:yawn: :yawn: Think I'll call it a day and get an early night.
Robin the pup is adorable, won't be long before they will need a chair each:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I'll have to get a photo of the kittens in the dogs bed, they look so tiny in the big bed.
Night night everyone.
Viv 0 -
Good monday to you all hope you all had a great Mothers Day I sure did had a wonderful time fishing on Saturday and we baled on the movie on friday I was tired and just was not up to it but we did go to dinner that was nice Sunday we stayed home all day he cleaned the garage and I helped to be honest it was more like I supervised and gave storage ideas walked a ton on Saturday and feeling a bit under the wether the last few days sometimes I feel like I just hit a wall and have no energy for days.Going to the doc on wednesday back has been bothering me and today it was really bad so finally broke down and called for an appointment Not going to respond to all the posts but congrats to those who lost, happy birthday to all, So happy your son is not being deployed, my mfp looks the sam e,like the idea of the fitbit may need to look into that, and Welcome to the newbies0
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Oh, MY....a weekend away and it's tough to catch up with everyone! I do hope you all had a nice Mother's Day.
We enjoyed the wedding festivities and the drive up and back was ok for DH. I drove and we stopped a few times so he could move around. Seeing good friends was good for his spirits but he did stand too long Saturday evening so he is taking it easy today and is pretty sore. Still....it was good to get him (and me) OUT of the house for a few days!
I did manage to get a nice, long walk on the beach Saturday morning and I didn't do too badly with food choices, just some different things than I would make myself. Today was back on track, so I hope to have a good, healthy week.
Robin: Your Puppy and Baby photos are darling! I have tried to post photos using your directions but didn't have luck. I am sure that I am doing something wrong!! The fitbit sounds awesome!
Sorry not to comment on more posts but I MUST get a shower and clean up before I fall asleep. I hope everyone has a great week Kackie 0 -
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:drinker: ate healthy, worked in the yard for a long time, walked the dogs for a long time and watched DWTS but no time for the computer hugs to all
Barbie from NW Washington where it was over 70 degrees today :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0 -
hi if you are tired all the time make sure he checks your hemoglobin red cell count and iron as well as your thyroid. I hope they figure it out and give you the medicine to help you,:flowerforyou: Just don't give up
lynnie0 -
Hi Ladies!!!!
Still out of town :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Enjoying spending time with some old friends and drinking too much wine :drinker:
But did 2 hours of exercise classes today! :laugh: One was a Pumping class with weights and one was a Pilates class so I figure the 2 bottles of wine I shared with my girlfriends I haven't seen in 2 years was worth it :blushing:
Anyway you only live once right!!!!!
As a side note...went shopping with my friend and went into the Gap and tried on a pair of SIZE 6 pants and they were LOOSE!!!!!! I didn't buy them :bigsmile: figure I still have more to lose :bigsmile:
Hope you are all enjoying you're week!!!
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Good morning ladies
Another extremely wet day in London town. It would be so nice to get to work without having to wear a hat to keep the rain off!
I'm having a really bad time with IBS at present, have even had to start taking my Mebeverine again - which I don't like doing. For some reason it seems to be much worse at bedtime, it's driving me crazy! I may have a couple of fluids only days, the only problem with that is my weight will drop and I'm at the point where I don't want that to happen if I can help it.
Robin, your furry babies are adorable, but Olivia is a total scene stealer! Bless her!
Got a client coming to see me any minute now so I'd better hop to it.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Good Morning Ladies,
will have to catch up on all your post , but just wanted to drop in and say a Quick hello and let you all know I am thinking of you,and wishing you a wonderful day!0 -
:glasses: It's gonna be a nice Tuesday with sun!
Amanda- sorry you are having IBS problems:sick: and to have the problem of NOT wanting to lose any more weight...something many of us are striving for...what a problem to have.
Kat- even out of town and you are getting in TWO hours of exercise what an inspiration you are:drinker: Congrats on that size 6 and then the will power not to buy them because you have more to lose not sure I'd be able to do that I'd just want them to be worn every day until they are too big
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Hubby has a second phone interview this morning, it's a job he is qualified for and would really like as it's close to our home...so prayng and hoping for this one
Today looks to be a nice warm day here in Denver, but by how cold I am you would never know it. When I take the time to let Peanut out I sit on the steps outside and let the sunshine warm me up. It's one of the perks of getting to take my dog to work with me
I have some monthly sales tax reports to complete today so I'd best get to them. Everyone have a good day...move your body, log your food and drink plenty of water:drinker: Our goals are in reach one day at a time:flowerforyou:
Laura80111 0 -
Happy Tuesday. There’s sunshine everywhere in Southern BC, and a forecast of 32 degrees C for today. Feels like summer!
I am feeling righteous! Yesterday I made “healthy morning muffins”. The batter sat in the fridge overnight and this morning I cooked them up as breakfast for J’boy. The things are essentially baked oatmeal porridge with yogurt, blueberries and a dash of honey. I counted one for my breakfast too. Very nice indeed.
And, and and...I went to the gym! :happy: Drove the car and everything. It was great. One of the "big guys" came over and said, "I'm not a doctor or a physiotherapist, but those crutches are too short for you!" :noway: He helped me adjust the crutches and then gave me a quick lesson on how to walk with them. What a difference! I did an upper body workout on the machines instead of free weights and then played with the "krank" machine. It's like a stationary bike except I pedal with my arms. It was a bit of an aerobic workout and I can do interval training on it once I get into the rhythm of the thing. I figure if I alternate upper/lower body workouts I can go every day, which will be fun.
At home I did kitchen & laundry work – muffins as above and a Moroccan kofta (think spicy meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, then throw a few eggs on top to poach, garnish with cumin and cilantro, serve on saffron rice). It felt like a “real day” and not so much like an invalid day.
Two weeks to my next appointment with the surgeon and permission to begin putting weight on my bionic foot. :drinker:
KathyGSM How long is the Toronto Women’s Only? What a great way to celebrate turning 61. :happy:
Hi Kat! Size 6 pants? Go you.:drinker: It sounds like you are balancing exercise, wine, and friends just beautifully.
Amanda, I’m sorry to hear about the IBS, :sad: hope you manage to get it under control without medication.
Laura80111 – fingers crossed for Hubby’s job interview.
The magnolia and the horse chestnut in my yard are blooming!
Hasta pronto,
Nancy0 -
When doing the hula hoop on the Wii, I find that if I listen to my iPod, the time goes by so much faster. Anyway, I was listening to "The Body Fat Solution" by Tom Venuto and he made the comment that people who have support do much better, and I couldn't help thinking about all the support we lend everyone here.
Well, I need to get my mind off missing going to the airport today (Sun) (which is when we'd be going). I don't want Vince to feel badly, I know that he does already. So, believe it or not, I think I'm going to go to WalMart to do some food shopping. Shopping seems to help, believe it or not.
Laura - so glad the graduation was so lovely. I remember when Bryan graduated at first he told us that he wasn't going to go to the ceremony. I just told him that for all the money we spent on his tuition, he'll walk across that stage if I have to drag him! He walked across the stage and did the same thing -- stopped so that I could take pictures!
Well, it looks like we're going to forfeit all of our flight money. We could rebook, but we'd have to do it before 10:00 tonight when the flight took off. It won't let us book anywhere in the US or Canada or even VI, and to rebook to Paris would be an add'l $1,000 and the chances are pretty high that we'd have to rebook that which would mean another couple of hundred to thousand, so we're just going to cut our losses. I know that logically that's the right thing to do, but my heart sure is telling me something else!
Well, I gave in somewhat today (Mon) and had a piece of this iced chocolate chip cookie. Now I feel so "yuk". At least, tho, I had it at breakfast so I can adjust my calories the rest of the day. The Wii says that I gained yesterday, I'm sure it's because I had some of those Dove promises last night.
Nancy - the KitchenAid mixer that was on sale is white. Did you provide all the food for the Nascar party, or was it a pot luck?
Did 30 min today (Tues) on the treadmill backwards at 2.5mph 1% incline then 30 min forwards 1% incline 4 mph. Tomorrow...water aerobics
Viv - did you do anything special to get posts back to normal viewing or did it just happen?
Worked out, then got the permanent crown put on, then went to the post office to mail the package of things that Bryan wanted me to bring over. In a little bit I'll go do a little bowling and then play mahjongg.
fitz - so sorry your back is giving you problems. Ouchers!
Barbie - what did you think of DWTS? I wouldn't be surprised if William and Maria go to the finals.
Kat - Wow on the size 6's. Doesn't it feel great? I usually get 6's, sometimes 4's depending on the manfuacturer. Sounds like you had a great time with your friends
Amanda - wish I had the problem of not wanting to lose any more weight! But I guess we all have our own crosses to bear.
Laura - prayers for your hubby.
I'm not seeing much weight loss, although I am at my calorie level most days and you know that I exercise! So I'm thinking about changing up the exercise. Instead of an hour of HIIT, I'll do 30 minutes and then 30 minutes of incline intervals on the treadmill. Just need a change.
Here's hoping everyone has a great day.
Michele0 -
Hi Michelle,
My dream Kitchen Aid mixer is red!
The NASCAR theme dinner was a meeting of our dinner club. There are five couples in the club, and we take turns cooking for each other, so I did not have to make anything for this dinner. Our last meeting of the season (in June) is a pot-luck. I made a list of five parts of a meal (appetizers, salad, protein, carbohydrates, and dessert) and we each drew one. I got salads. The theme will be "Springtime" so I'll make my favourite spring greens with strawberries, toasted walnuts and blue cheese.
Think "swimming pool" :happy:
Nancy0 -
Good Morning Ladies!!!
:sad: Amanda Im so sorry about your IBS, my aunt (who is also Brittish!) suffers with IBS and has yet to find a Dr who can help her so I understand what youre going through, she has found that if she stays away from dairy it seems to really help keep the IBS at bay
:glasses: Laura I cant wait to come home and watch Survivor! Havent watched the finale yet, have it DVR’d so shhhhhhh don’t tell me who won
:drinker: Nancy you sure do get around with that Bionic boot of yours and your still non weight bearing??? And youre cooking??? Wow Im impressed!!!!!!!
:blushing: Laura the only reason Im working out while Im on vacation is because I know that there is wine and good food waiting for me in the evening so I have to !!!!!!!
:bigsmile: The size 6's felt great but they were also long pants and we are getting into hot hot hot weather in the desert where I live...Palm Springs California (West Coast of the United States for your Aussie Ladies :bigsmile: ) so to buy long pants now, I won't wear them till next fall, and by then I really hope to be another 20 pounds closer to my goal and in a size 4, so thats what stopped this "shop-alcholic!"
Ok ladies I have to get going…But you all are my motivation so I have to check in everyday!!!!
Have a wonderful day:flowerforyou:
Love
Kat0 -
Ok I think I am cought up on all of your post now and sounds like most of you had a busy weekend!
welcome to all the new ladies .:flowerforyou:
Amanda I am sorry that you are having trouble with the IBS, I have flair up once in a while , but not bad that I have to take any meds,
hope it dose not last long and you will be back to normal soon.
Katiejarr sounds like you and friends are having a lot of fun!:drinker: and size 6 WOW! that is great! and I am jealous LOL !
exermom Thank You for all the support, I think that you and Tom V. are right , that is the reson I joined MFP. we all need others that can encourage us and be there for us , to cheer us on to be the best we can. so Thank You!
so sorry about the trip and the lost money, I know it hurts and I think you are awesome the way you are handling it all ! I'm not sure I would do as well. Have a good shopping trip!
Laura 8011 Praying that Hubby gets the job!
Nancy It is so good to be able to do things and get around, You are doing great! wow I think I can hear the smile in the words you typed and it lifts my spirit!:happy: good luck at your next Dr. appointment.
As for me I got a small walk in befor work this morning and will walk agin at lunch time around 1:00pm ,hope to be able to go out side for a little bit.
Just 3 more week and I will be heading to Big Ridge State Park in Tenn to help with the Church youth group. It is a full week and it will be hot and a lot of work for the adults,. but so rewarding to see the Kids having fun and growing in the spirit!
Hope you all are having a wonderful day , and I will check back later but better get some work done for now!
Rachel0 -
Peeking around the corner to tell all of you a quick hello! Hope you have a great day! Mary0
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