WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2012
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Jen, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and your son. It's got to be scary - and at the same time make you very proud of him.
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Deb - how can shopping not be fun? That's one of my true loves.
tibbsdjt, Joy (love your goals), britborn, brownbriar and any other newcomer that I may have missed - welcome
mimi - of course, if I know where we are going out, I scope out their menu before hand. If I can't do that, then I try to have as many veggies as possible. Unfortunately, most restaurants are stingy with the veges (unless its french fries or potato chips, that is). I tend to try to avoid breads and just have what I'm having. I know that didn't make sense. Let me try giving you an example. We went out with these people and I got the black bean burger. I asked for no bun or sauce and the side to be steamed broccoli without butter. I only had water to drink. I try to have fruits for dessert. Unfortunately, most restaurants don't serve just fruit for dessert. If we go to a place like Denny's that has a fruit cup on their breakfast menu, I many times ask if I can get that, even tho it isn't on the dinner menu.
kackie - yup, I ate two cupcakes. See, we all have our weak moments, and I had a doozie. But I'm back on track today. As a matter of fact, I was pretty careful about my calories yesterday. I just had that ice cream that I didn't plan for. I honestly didn't think it would do much. But this morning I felt quite "yuk", my guess is the high fat in the ice cream. Yes, you need some fats, but I guess my body is getting used to lower fats.
Did an hour of the cardio on the My Fitness Coach for the Wii. It was something different, but you can see how the people who designed the Wii weren't into exercising. There just wasn't a "flow" of the movements. But oh well, I could pick the length of time, tho. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga and then take the extremepump class.
Kathy - yup, you were right, I was the one who was going to bring my own food to the ball game. I did wind up bringing a veggie burger, too.
Connie - you bring back memories! Kat - I totally agree with you in that it's hardest on moms
Kat - so sorry for your ache, hope it goes away really really fast. I totally agree with you in that exercise is only part of the solution, if you don't eat correctly you can undo everything you've done with exercise. It has to be both in conjunction, or else it doesn't work
About the angry teenager: when Jessica was a teen I would, literally, lock myself in the bathroom otherwise I swear I would have killed her. I used to read the book "Get Out of My Life But First Would You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall". One thing that book says is that the harder they pull away (the more it hurts you), the more they come back. Today Jessica is 28, lives in VA (we're in NC) and she comes here at least once/month for the weekend (a 6hr drive with her 2 cats), she calls almost every day. There is going to be light at the end of the tunnel -- I promise. Get that book, you'd swear the author was a fly on your wall when he/she (I don't even remember now) wrote it!
brownbriar - why wait until tomorrow? Start right now! You can (and will) do it! Keep stopping in here for motivation.
Well, off to take a shower, then bed. Everyone have a great evening.
Michele0 -
Hi Ladies! So I have been trying to be good about keeping track of everything I put in my mouth, which is really interesting..... and trying to keep to the 1230 calories that I am suppose to eat.... Hopefully next week will be better with the darling college daughter back up to her internship so no more sweets around the house
The weatherman says that the heat is coming to good old Southern California, BUT, living in the OC by the beach means it will be
great walking/biking weather, yeah!
KAT.... if you guys didn't make it up to Washington, how far did you get???? Wine Country???? From the pictures it looks like you all had fun........ miss you already
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:flowerforyou: This is in response to Mimi's wonderful questions and reflection. It took me until I was almost 62 years old to make the decision that changed my life. I had as many false starts as anyone. I ate pretty healthy which kept my weight under 200 but never got it to where I wanted to go. On my wedding anniversary in 2009 I woke up and said "that's enough" and started something different. My husband started Isagenix and I started a program of my own that eventually led me to MFP. I started by planning my meals for the day and making the decision to stick with the plan no matter what which included declining any food that was offered to my no matter how healthy or benign.......I went to line dance classes twice a week and walked the dogs a bit, but didn't do too much exercise. the transition from that to what I do today has been very gradual done with baby steps.
:bigsmile: about eating out........I made the decision to stop using food as my main source of recreation and start looking for other forms of entertainment. :bigsmile: when I go out to eat, I don't expect to be entertained by the food. I expect to find something that approximates what I would eat on other occasions----broiled fish or chicken, steamed vegetables, salad with no cheese or croutons and dressing on the side.......I don't eat dessert under any circumstances because there's no nutrition in it, only entertainment,
:flowerforyou: I avoid going to restaurants whenever possible.....i meet my friends to go for a walk or to do errands together.
:flowerforyou: there is a big "unlearning" process involved in making these changes but it can be done if you sincerely want health and weight loss as your top priority.
:flowerforyou: A great book to read to point yourself in the right direction is "The Thin Commandments Diet" maybe there's a copy at the library.
:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: now it's time for bed.... hugs to all
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Thanks, Barbie. Lots to think about.
One thing I worked on today was logging things before I ate. There were a couple of times when I'd measured the food and started to eat when I said, whoops, forgot to log. I'm feeling really good about the day right about now.
My daughter invited me over (all of 20 steps!) to share dinner with her family and another family I enjoy being with. I made a salad but, instead of guesstimating, I put mine in a bowl, weighing everything first, and set it aside to eat later. I did have some of the shrimp my daughter's friend prepared as an appetizer but also took it to my kitchen and weighed it before eating! I weighed the slice of chicken breast (skinless) I had for dinner and skipped the rice.
At the end of the evening, I still had some calories left so I had a sliver of the chocolate ganache cake. I weighed it and used the highest calorie count I could find - Godiva chocolate ganache cake.
All in all, today felt like a wonderful, in-control victory. Part of it's due to checking in with this thread, another part is due to logging (incredibly powerful), and the rest to starting out the day with roasted turnips for breakfast! I think I'm turning into a food freak of some kind! They sure beat squash for texture and flavor. Roasting makes them mild and the texture (well done) is great. Best of all, they're filling!
I'd never thought before about the concept of food as entertainment. That rings true for me. Tonight was actually an example of food as entertainment although my eating was reasonable. I do want to fit in some social eating occasions but I'm convinced that I can't make exceptions in weighing or logging. Social eating is a big part of my entertainment. I am going to be thinking of other things to do with friends that are fun and social and don't involve food. Hmmm. Spa day anyone?
Good night my friends.
Mimi SVQ0 -
Good evening, lovelies!
No mat work today, nor yesterday. At least yesterday I did a few stretches in the hot tub. Today bupkes. No time, but plenty of other activity so I'm ok with it.
End of the day found me very sleepy, :yawn: but way behind on veggies:indifferent: . Decided to make a plate while prepping for tomorrow's lunch. So if you look at my food log, everything in the 5-9 timeslot is actually being eaten now as I try to keep my eyes open and read the posts. Not good to eat so late, I know, but really want to get those veggies in. The truly amazing thing is I'd planned a bottle of light beer to accompany this late dinner and am TO TIRED:yawn: TO DRINK BEER:drinker: . Now there's a first!:laugh:
Well ladies guess I'm not the only one who reads drastically less than she used to. Trouble is when I really get into a book (usually in bed), I'll read it straight through without moving much, and then not only did I not exercize, but my back is so stiff all I want to do is stay in bed! I can still read in the hot tub, but never borrowed books and only paperbacks. Started to type "cheap copies" but paperbacks sure aren't :noway: cheap anymore!
All you 30 day shredders amaze me ... I've always been too intimidated:embarassed: by Jillian to even consider buying the DVD.
SMVQ for eating out I do better when I eat a salad or an appetizer INSTEAD of an entree. I do NOT have an answer for sitting at the computer, I do it all day at work and even though I could get up and walk up a flight or two of stairs I don't. Have you considered sitting on an exercise ball? Some gals at work want to but so far HR has said "no!" As for being able to take a break, at this point in my journey its an absolute must. Weekends are my breaks. Does that mean I'm losing weight? No. Does it mean I'm eating healthier and being more active in the past 2 years than the prior 60? Yes! I figure that as I want to get
smaller sized more, my weekends will moderate more, and they are... a little... :huh:
moss11 well put!
We are all worthy of being kinder to ourselves.
conniehv40 Good for you! Keep walking that stress away. And pat yourself on the back:bigsmile: for not returning anger for anger.
kathyszoo how was the roasted garlic sirloin? Sounded delish! What movie did you see? :glasses:
Brownbriar So sorry to hear about your back and knees! :brokenheart: Are you receiving any Physical Therapy? That sure counts! Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Now is all we have. Start now, even if all you can do is 10 deep breaths and make 1 healthier food choice. It's the beginning that counts. Sometimes I have to have a fresh start several times a day :laugh:
Kat you are sure a better sport than I am.:noway: I'd have been spitting mad.:explode: I was BORN too old to be thrown into a pool. I think its a dangerous and mean thing to do!
Sally your response to Megblair1 was perfect!
Meg seems like your sinus infection hs been hanging on quite awhil:sick: e...Any good news from the Dr? If all else fails, stand in a hot shower for 10 minutes every 2 or 3 hours. It can help the inflamed passages to shrink and let the infection out. Good luck!
MaryTallyMom Hooray for butt-ugly-but-pain-free shoes!:happy:
Jen "new gear" doesn't bear thinking about. Keep talking to us. We're your safe zone.
What is "Skinny Legs" (Besides what I used to have... and still do from the knees down...):ohwell:
Rose your thunderstorm was here earlier both yesterday and today. No hail thank goodness, and very little rain, but LOTS of lightnging and rumbling. Robby's deaf so it doesn't bother him, but Dixie hides in the closet and shivers:sad: , poor girl.
SMVQ Roasted turnips for breakfast?
Now maybe that's something I could do. Sounds like you've got your (magic) (logging) powers back! Hooray!
Hugs to all,
Barbara, the AHMOD who WILL be size 10 one day
July: EVERY DAY: 3 fruits + 5 veggies, at least SOME mat work, average 10K steps, let it be. Really. and no hooch til the weekend!
2012: dance more, bark less and CHECK IN!!!
matminutes: 8=0 7=0 6=28 5=18 4=0 3=20 2=20 1=33
steps: 8=9947 7=10020 6=9799 5=9705 4=11083 3=9913 2=12201 1=45610 -
Thanks everyone for sharing your lives on here. I sit and read them at the end of the night. This is when the food demons are calling me to come eat! Lol :laugh: I find reading the posts takes me to a better ,stronger place. I feel that I can be successful after seeing the weight loss in this blog. :flowerforyou: I am successful for logging my food every day, and I mean everything! Last night before going to bed my teenage daughters( yes, here's to the older mom's) decided to make a pizza and some cookies.
I had not had a big dinner, so I had to have some,so I added in the calories from what I ate, and I was ACCOUNTABLE for my actions
I felt power in that I was able to log the food and not feel like, oh well I blew it so I might just eat what ever. :explode: :explode: :explode: :explode:
Today was a good day and I was in control the entire day! Victory! I saw a saying at work which is so true.
YOU ARE WHAT, YOU THINK YOU ARE!
So, changing my thinking that I am going to be at a healthy weight and I will be healthy, and not obese anymore! Here is to a new day and a day to improve myself each day, one day at a time!
Blessings to you all,
Linda, user name -SundanceB0 -
Good morning Ladies and welcome to all the new faces on this wonderful post! You really have mt up with a great bunch of girls.
Well, I am pleased to say that our drought is now officially over! The strang thing is, the day that they announced that we were in drought back in April was the day that it started raining fit to need an ark - and has barely stopped since. I've had more use from my wellies than I have from my sandals this 'summer'.
I'm working today - I don't very often work Mondays, so I'm pretty sure my week will be all off kilter. I have armed myself with some veggie sausages for lunch so that I don't have to leave the premises.
Going to crack on with some work now.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Good Morning! I'm new to this whole procedure. I could really use a pep talk to keep me motivated as I'm feeling pretty blah today.:ohwell:0
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Just wanted to say hi to everyone from a Newbee. I've been reading through the posts and feel this is
a really great place for motivation and support. I just started back to MFP yesterday and did okay. My big
problem is logging my food but that is my main goal for this week. I just need to get in the habit. I hope
you all have a wonderful day and try to stay cool wherever you are. I'm off to the YMCA for water exercise.0 -
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Hello ladies. Wonderful sharing on this board! I'll be out of town until tomorrow evening. I will be taking care of my dad and taking him to appointments and out to eat and the usual fight over Lottery tickets (it's a long story). Anyway, this is the situation that has been so out of control that I continually stuffed myself with candy, cookies, soda/pop, and more as comfort. I believe I have this under control but I need to be mindful every moment. I know you understand what I mean.
So, time to get ready to sit in the car for hours. Ouch! And not much :drinker: :drinker: for obvious reasons.
Take care.
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:flowerforyou: Hi everyone. I'm just starting. Turned 50 this year and have a lot of weight I need to loss and can use all of the support I can get. This is the first day so we will see how it goes.0
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Good Morning everyone..
I was wondering if I could join your group... I'm a 51 year F from Ontario; recently diagnosed with adult onset diabetes as a result of being fat (I tried blaming it on menopause but my doc is the same age so she wouldnt buy it LOL). She has given me a few weeks to lose some weight and avoid going on any medications for my blood sugars, and since fear is a great motivator... and I truly need to wake up and realize I have to change. Being a self admitted couch potato and addict of Lay's potato chips has brought me here, and only I can change my lifestyle.. but... I'm hoping perhaps a group of women around the same age and stage of life can help me along the way, and I've always found that laughter can indeed be the best medicine on occasion..
So... having said all that... can I play?? I'll bring a veggie platter...
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Hello all,
I'm like Mimi7, I need to read backwards to catch up. This seems like such a nice bunch of ladies I must read more often.
Have a great week.
Sharon0 -
I feel the same Snoozie - my doctor wants to watch my cholestoral and I said that I can fix it with diet and exercise....thank you for the post and keep in touch...:happy:0
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Hi Ladies! Love this group, thanks!!
For July:
walk 30 miles
lose 5lbs
Annamay (mazie61)0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Monday, Monday, overcast and cool today
Jen- thoughts and prayers as you wait to hear what your DS orders are. Having been there twice I understand your anxiety:ohwell: :ohwell:
Marytalleymom-sometimes we have to forego the style for what's best for our bodies but I really do understand about the ugly shoes.
Brownbrier- stick with your goal of "tomorrow" and it will become today:drinker: then off you go headed to your goal.
Deb A- you sound like you are attacking that exercise...good for you:drinker:
Rose- I so do love Richard Simmins and his Sweatin to the Oldies...that's what I used to get in shape in my 30's...maybe I need to revisit those tapes
jb- what an inspiration you are :happy: :happy:
Barbie- what great words of wisdom you shared. It's always good for us to hear how you got started and have continued on this journey we have all decided to go on...thank you:flowerforyou:
Mimi-wow you even weighed the food you ate at your daughters...that's commitment
Barbara- I'm a reader and I have trouble putting down my books, I read everywhere any time. Hubby and I take them with us where ever we go as we never know when we might decide to stop somewhere and just read:noway: I have so many books that i could probably start my own store:laugh: and that is why Son #3 is wanting me to clean out the basement.
Linda- good job of logging the food and even the pizza after you thought you were done for the day:drinker:
Amanda- glad that the dought seems to be over...hoping sun shines in a few weeks when the Olympics start:drinker:
Lin- enjoy your day with your Dad,:flowerforyou: today would have been my Dad's 88th birthday (he passed in August 2009) and I miss him still, but have a lot of fun (and some not so fun:grumble: ) memories combined with a lot of pictures.
Welcome to all you newbies:flowerforyou: you have found the best group for encouragement.
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After four days off work I'm back at it:grumble: I really enjoyed sleeping in, having my bike rides early in the day and actually having time to read the newpaper. I was able to go to grandson #1's swim lessons twice and took pictures and videos and of course he was doing great.
We went and saw two movies while I was off, MIB3 which was really good, we liked it better then MIB2. Then yesterday we went to see Brave at the 4pm showing and it was sold out, so went to the 6:50 and we got there in time to get seats but it was full NOT one empty seat and it was one of the big theaters. it was a cute movie and we enjoyed it and made us want to get back to Scotland
With all the bike rides we had I was able to keep the calories in line for this weekend:bigsmile: and am hoping that the scale will be kind on Wednesday. I'm having a NSV today, with the cooler weather I'm wearing pants that 2 weeks ago I couldn't even button...today I'm wearing them, the are comfortable and one of my 6's from two years ago...so I'm very pleased
On Wednesday before I left I had contracted a virus on my computer, thank goodness our IT guy was able to fix it..I thought for sure I had done some serious damage to my computer. So that left me with plenty of work to do and I'd best get to it.
Everyone have a great day, log it if you eat it, move your body to burn what you ate and wash it down with plenty of water:drinker:
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Hi, Snoozie! My husband was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes. He got his under control by diet and exercise. He cut out all carbs and sugars as much as he could, and got it under control and lost 40 pounds! He slipped last Christmas, and his blood sugar went up so he reluctantly went on medication. Since he's been on medication, he has not been watching his diet at all! I just wanted you to know that you CAN control this with diet and exercise! Good luck to you! ~ Cathy [eshlemanc]Good Morning everyone..
I was wondering if I could join your group... I'm a 51 year F from Ontario; recently diagnosed with adult onset diabetes as a result of being fat (I tried blaming it on menopause but my doc is the same age so she wouldnt buy it LOL). She has given me a few weeks to lose some weight and avoid going on any medications for my blood sugars, and since fear is a great motivator... and I truly need to wake up and realize I have to change. Being a self admitted couch potato and addict of Lay's potato chips has brought me here, and only I can change my lifestyle.. but... I'm hoping perhaps a group of women around the same age and stage of life can help me along the way, and I've always found that laughter can indeed be the best medicine on occasion..
So... having said all that... can I play?? I'll bring a veggie platter...)0 -
Hi everyone, sounds like everyone is off to a great start. I am having a lazy Monday. I am getting ready to start a few loads of wash this afternoon. My washer and dryer are down stairs in the basement so I will be going up and down the stairs a lot today for my exercise. I lost 1 lb. my first week I am so excited!! I will have to eat a lite lunch today. I have to go to my Red Hat Society get together tonight. We will be eating Italian. I have not eaten there before. I did bring up the menu so I know what to select ahead of time. This is a great group of women and I have been enjoying keeping up with everyone. I was really worried that I was not going to loose last week because we had Chinese Sat. night. I stayed within my points for the day! YEA I have to learn that I can eat a little normal within moderation and still loose weight. Like I said I did loose 1 lb. Everyone keep up the great work. and have a great day. Any others in the Red Hat Society in our group?0
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Good morning ladies! I hope all of you are off to a good Monday. Still hot here, but much better, only going to be in the mid-80s today, so maybe a walk is looming with DH this evening. I still have the sinus issue, but it is slowly getting better. At least I feel better today, so I'm going to try to be productive.
I have started really slacking off on the weekends. Our weight loss challenge leader at work recommended we each have a "free day" a week, which I did without problem for several weeks. I chose Friday, which is weigh in day. Now it seems to extend through the whole weekend. And yesterday, when I didn't feel well, all I wanted to do was eat! So I need to re-motivate myself. One thing is good though. I don't feel guilty or "bad". Before when I would "cheat" I would feel so bad, I'd eat like crazy for days. Now I look at it like, this is a normal part of life. I will not be able to control what happens every day, although I can try and make a good effort. I guess now I feel more in control and now that I've noticed this habit, I feel like I can stop it.
Marytally: I loved your "ugly shoes" story. At least now you can exercise! My aunt who recently died had two episodes of polio, so she wore "ugly shoes" all her life with leg braces. She never had what she called "pretty shoes". When she died, her wish was to be buried is red high heel stilletos (she was 99!) and so she was! So when I hear "ugly shoes" it makes me smile.
Djhobs: I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers. That must be very scary, but yet I am sure you are very proud. I wish these "conflicts" would get over with!
Brownbriar: good advise (I can't remember who said it)...why not start today? Maybe just log your food to start a new habit.
JB: great new weight goals!
Barbiecat: I never thought about being entertained by food but I think you have really hit on something. I think that's what I love about eating out. Or at least it's part of what I love. When we go out (about once a week) I eat stuff I don't make at home, so it's exciting and I guess entertaining. Wow, I am really going to have to think about this one!
Newbies: welcome! I have benefitted so much from reading and posting on this thread. You all will feel welcomed and you will meet your goals! This is a great bunch of women!
Snoozy: I have pre-diabetes and chose to start on metformin. One of my weight goals is to lose 50# then stop the drug and see how my blood sugar is.
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Good morning all. So much energy in this group. It's probably always there (although it seems more so now), I just need to tap in.
Robin, funny you should mention standing at the computer. I tried it yesterday. (Great minds think alike.) I'm doing it now as we speak. It bothers my hips a little but it sure helps not to be sitting so much. I'm much less likely to stay on (and on and on) the computer! I also "noticed" what I was eating more at lunch yesterday as I was doing nothing but eating.
Barbara, my daughter gave me one of those exercise balls for my birthday. She ended up keeping the one (I was visiting in Pasadena) and saying she'd send one to me via Amazon. Hmm. That was a few months ago! Think I'll give her a nudge.
Logging is so powerful. I'm set for another day.
Time to get going. All this standing!!!
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Welcome to all the newbies.I can say from experience,diet and exercise did help with my pre-diabetes.I was a couch potato but liked walking and swimming,but then would come back and eat and not eat the healthy food.
I was over 50 going into the fitness room at the y for the 1st time,over 275 lbs.I started slow and did manage to loose 130 lbs over the last 6 years,4 surgeries later and working everyday to be the healthiest me.
There are good and bad days,days I`ve wanted to quit,but quitters never win and winners never quit.
i`m so glad to be part of this group.On bad days I look for motivation here.
We can do this,1 day at a time.
Enjoy your night!!
HUGS
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Hi ladies:flowerforyou:
Hope everyone is having a good night.
I am extremely tired tonight for some reason:yawn: I think between all the hot temps., and my allergies it's just gotten me down.
So I will wish all of you happy dreams and check back tomorrow.
Hugs,
DeeDee:yawn: :yawn: :yawn:0 -
Hi Ladies! So I have been trying to be good about keeping track of everything I put in my mouth, which is really interesting..... and trying to keep to the 1230 calories that I am suppose to eat.... Hopefully next week will be better with the darling college daughter back up to her internship so no more sweets around the house
The weatherman says that the heat is coming to good old Southern California, BUT, living in the OC by the beach means it will be
great walking/biking weather, yeah!
KAT.... if you guys didn't make it up to Washington, how far did you get???? Wine Country???? From the pictures it looks like you all had fun........ miss you already
Anyway, everyone have a wonderful week.......
Hi Honey!!!
We went to Santa Rosa! Lots of wine tasting!!!!!
Miss you too!!!!! Happy to see you here!
Love
Kat 0 -
Good Morning everyone..
I was wondering if I could join your group... I'm a 51 year F from Ontario; recently diagnosed with adult onset diabetes as a result of being fat (I tried blaming it on menopause but my doc is the same age so she wouldnt buy it LOL). She has given me a few weeks to lose some weight and avoid going on any medications for my blood sugars, and since fear is a great motivator... and I truly need to wake up and realize I have to change. Being a self admitted couch potato and addict of Lay's potato chips has brought me here, and only I can change my lifestyle.. but... I'm hoping perhaps a group of women around the same age and stage of life can help me along the way, and I've always found that laughter can indeed be the best medicine on occasion..
So... having said all that... can I play?? I'll bring a veggie platter...)
Welcome!!! Yes you can play :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
ps I love Lays potato chips! They are the best! But sadly I rarely eat them anymore :sad:
Jump right in, we are a friendly and supportive group!
Love
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:bigsmile: I have had to force myself to come inside the house and be moderate with the rock project in the yard and the dog walking....the weather here is so great and I've had several days with almost nothing else to do that couldn't be put off.so I could probably hurt myself if I'm not careful..
:flowerforyou: We just finished watching the last of the three fireworks shows I recorded....for us July 4th lasts a long time. flowerforyou:
:flowerforyou: When I first started MFP my goal was to plan my day's meals and stick to the plan.....I started by eating whatever food was in the house and then buying healthier food after that, so my first week I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on very thick bread with a measured side of chips. Since then I haven't bought bread, jelly, or chips and I recently had to stop buying peanut butter because I began cheating on the measuring :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Everybody has to start wherever they are. Barbie from NW Washington, home of the best weather on the planet today. :bigsmile: 0 -
Happy day everyone!
Got up, did 20 minutes of yoga, had breakfast, bought gas, did an hour of extremepump, stopped at the Salvation Army and found a shirt I think I might like, came home to give Loki his med but Vince had already given it to him, then bowled 5 games. Out of 5 games, I didn't even break 100 once! Talk about stinky! Stopped at Aldi's, but didn't get much. then home and made some chocolate banana bars (wonder if I can make them into mini-muffins? I'll try that next time. The hardest part for me is cutting them up). Tonight I will probably go and play mahjongg.
Cindy - this is a great place to start weight loss. We'll be here every step of the way. Log in often.
Snoozie - of course you can play, and the veggie platter is a nice addition! Stop by often
Talking about shoes, I'm thinking that even during the summer, I really need some sort of support. Sandals just aren't enough.
Wonder if the library has the Sweatin To The Oldies tapes? Want to check them out.
I really don't know what it is, but I feel so bloated today. The good thing is that I don't feel like eating anything as a result, or very little.
Laura - congrats on the pants. Doesn't that make you feel so good? And what a good motivator to keep losing
megblair - I used to have "free" weekends, then I cut it back to one "free" day (usually Sat.). Eventually, I got to the point where I couldn't wait for Saturday to be ovear! Now I really don't have a "free" day, I just try to eat healthily. My point is that this is a great start and eventually you won't want a "free" day
mimi - Jessica gave me an exercise ball...now she just has to find the pin that goes in it....lol
Just got home, tomorrow I'm planning to do some HIIT and speed intervals, just haven't figured out how I'm going to do the speed intervals yet, tho.
Here's hoping eveyone has a great evening.
Michele0
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