7-12-12 THURSDAYS MAD HATTERS CHATTER
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omg 3 miles!!!! :bigsmile:
way to go Mazie!!!!! (feel bad you have to use an ice pack.... but could I borrow it when yo'ure done?? the hot flashes are back.. :laugh:
Huge IPO-U!!!!
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Thanks so much Snoozie for points out the wise of words of Time 2 and your thoughts which expanded the thoughts so much deeper. So many times we get caught up in our defeats rather than rejoicing in our victories. Yesterday started dark but in the end I did not let those clouds of of darkness defeat my exercise plan:happy: for the first time in I can't remember how many years.
Lisa enjoying walking the country side is one of my goals and your post gave me additional inspiration that it will one day truly become a reality.
Pearly wishing you a wonderful day. Love the smile you are wearing in you profile picture.
Bisland I totally relate to some of the negativity of thread and judgement of others. I am honored that you feel comfortable enough with our group to share.
Lorie congrats on not letting just one cinnamon roll treat you into believe it had ruined your entire day and all your hard work. This is again another reminder of how very true Snoozie'w word are.
Brenda I hope all the post help you as much as they have me.
Time2 I totally agree that its a great idea that Snooozie give us something wonderful to wake up to each morning.
6swolcott I have been on that path for 10 years but only recently have began to understand parts even on a small scale, but it has helped on this current journey. I wish the same for you and much success.
Mercinursi I also have knew troubles from time to time and fluid only makes it worse. You may know this already but just in case, be sure that if you eat 1 mg of sodium to eat btw 2 - 3 of potassium. This will help eliminate the bloating. I also have a bum ankle from an incident of my youth that fluid is not a friend of, so both of these reason I track both sodium and potassium daily and I can say that is has really helped how this old body feels. We planted our first garden this year (after moving from Seattle to Louisiana a couple of summer ago). There just is no comparison btw fresh and store bought . We are enjoying it so much to the point it will most likely be two times as big next year !!! We had to purchase an additional deep freeze for our little garden :laugh:
Kupcake congrats on making it through Wednesday and not caving !!! Just keep reminding yourself one moment in time is the entire day. Start fresh after and don't beat yourself over the head with guilt !!!
Charip we have been blessed here in Louisiana with a small break in the heat but I totally relate. I purchased a treadmill just for that reason. Btw the heat and humidity I just am not in the shape to do daily outside walking just yet. That is a goal for this fall.
Sooozie good deal getting that walk in early. Be victorious in yesterday's battles and coming out on top has boosted my motivation today. I have already completed one of my daily exercise routines while increasing it by 10 minutes. Congrats on the lose !!!
Adianeschu putting that corn up will be a workout in its self. I put up 400 ears this year myself, 200 on the cob and 200 cut off the cob. Talk about feeling the burn the next day that was part of push to get this exercise routine established. Try and enjoy your day.
Tinabug wishing you wonderful and strong day.
Flipflop planning and following through is a great NSV congrats and the scale results are great both are reason to be proud.
Abbezen wishing you a wonderful and strong day.
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Menopause moment strikes again..
I stopped at a grocery store near where I was; just got home and realized.. I forgot the bag with my bananas and celery in it!! In my defense..I just assumed they put everything in one bag since there were only a pkg of razors and salad dressing bottle (which i also dropped on my foot)... but.. on the other hand.. i've been home at least an hour.. and just realized it.
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You wudda thought the cashier would have yelled at me as I wasn't moving very fast when I left...GRRRRRR
Too far to go back for em.. sigh.... mentlepause.. aint it grand... :bigsmile:0 -
TA: re your post of "Yesterday started dark but in the end I did not let those clouds of of darkness defeat my exercise plan for the first time in I can't remember how many years"
How awesome do you feel right now??? That is amazing.. truly... a great achievement!!! I am SO doing the happy dance for you (altho if you could see me dance...it might not relfect my joy for you being able to overcome the downer and come out the other side!
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My fellow Mad Hatters….
Wow, you guys are busy early in the mornings!!! I have been so swamped at work that this I the first time I’ve been able to log on and say “good morning” and its already afternoon and there are 2 plus pages already. Thank you all for the well wishes on my “menopausal night-mares”. Just me being cranky like Snooze said. This too shall pass… I pray my afternoon slows down a bit so I can get a hold of my spinning head. However if it doesn’t, it’s been fun… Keeps me out of trouble that way! I will log on later when I have a chance. I just wanted to at least say hello….0 -
Hello Mad Hatters!! ,
I agree with Leslye, Looks like everyone’s been busy .
I ‘m glad to see Leslye, that you are feeling a bit better. My heart broke when I read your feed this morning.
I admire those of you that read the posts and answer back to all. I have trouble just remembering one at a time.
Thanks for the info on IPOM….I kept trying, but never could get it.
I have done GREAT today!! I am proud of myself! ( Snooozie made me say it!! ) ...something about a broke arm, if I didn't...LOL
I'm working on my water.... Snooozie? How is your water drinking going? 6 glasses?..8 glasses? Really?? your going for 10 glasses!! just kidding. I'd probably see you float by my house if you drank that many.
Awesome day today with everyone that show lbs lost! I'm proud for you!
Awesome day today for those of us working towards our lbs lost to come.0 -
TA: re your post of "Yesterday started dark but in the end I did not let those clouds of of darkness defeat my exercise plan for the first time in I can't remember how many years"
How awesome do you feel right now??? That is amazing.. truly... a great achievement!!! I am SO doing the happy dance for you (altho if you could see me dance...it might not relfect my joy for you being able to overcome the downer and come out the other side!
Big big hugs and a HUGE IPO-U!!
Thanks so much and yes it has really helped renew my motivation, just glad it happened before I fell off the wagon :laugh:0 -
IPOM! I passed the chocolate chip cookies and just smelled the chocolates in the Whittmans box that was brought in by the patients families. I also picked the chocolates....."s".....that I would have eaten if I didn't care how many calories they were.....BUT I CARE! So I ate a yogurt when I got home. I have to muster up some energy for tonights 2 hour workout.....I will decide after the first hour if I will do 2. What I do know is that I always have more energy when I am done. I need the scale to start dropping again as I have been at a standstill for a little while. I love all you guys. This feels like home. Keep up the good work and the positive thoughts. You are not alone! Linda PS. IPOU all!0
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Good day ladies, Just joined up and wanted to say hello. I'm melting here in Edmonton, Ab. Yep it really does get that hot up and here and its NOT hot flashes.(not right now anyway). So anyway 52 here, mom to none except my 2 pitbulls, Kinda married (living in sin) with a man who turns 40 tomorrow. Yes ladies thats right, I am a cradle robber HeHeHe although I think the term now is Jaguar. Anyway always open to adding new peeps to my friends list. I was recently told that I am too old to say "peeps". Rubbish I say!
Have a great day/night whatever for wherever you are, Deb0 -
I'm really loving this mad hatters group...thanks for starting it up snoozie and T2.... but I find it hard to comment on everyone's posts (I'd be here all day sitting on my a@$% not getting anything done or burning any calories so I can eat more)...but I just want you all to know I'm reading and enjoying them all....nice to have a daily laugh..... I love the new thread every day...making it sooo much easier...I have been on a couple of groups and forums in the past but they can get so cumbersome to wade through...
My goals for today...to drink water....and a 5km run tonight...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Just read all these posts. You people are awesome. I think this will really help me make better choices. I'd like to ask an exercise question. Due to the fact that I'm pretty lazy to begin with.......I take care of my 2 year old grandson 4 or 5 days a week. Now I may not get out and exercise but I do play and chase the little guy around all day. How do I go about calculating that and getting credit for calories burned?
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I just feel bad I never have any exercise to add to my diary.0 -
Just joined yesterday and just found this group. I am 55 from Australia and desperate to lose some weight and need to friend other similar people. Have no time to add details but will be back tonight (Aussie time) to post a proper post. Have a good day all you Mad Hatters!0
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Huge welcome to all the new members.. get ready to laugh off a few calories!
.. will be back to post a few comments in a few; but decided after I saw was over my calories for the day to go for another walk.. wasn't like this mornings; kinda of a 1/2 and 1/2 lol.. but I knew I'd be planted on the couch otherwise so dragged (and yep.. it was a DRAG tonite lol) myself out.. but have to grab a shower first, then another freaken bottle of water :sad:0 -
Back.. and no worries.. I’m all cleaned up LOL!
One thing I’d like to clear up.. in case anyone mistakenly believes I’m some kinda of puter wizard by posting all the time:
I’m only able to do so now because I’m still on vacation!!
And ...I cheat on the individual replies – I open a word document when I sit down to read everyone’s post, and just type my replies as I go through them (except for when I’m laughing too hard to type, or spewing mouthfuls of water on my keyboard cause something set me off laughing):bigsmile:
But.. after tomorrow when I’m back to work..? I can’t access the internet at all there, not even on breaks, and my cellphone is 10 yrs old and just a phone – no internet. (ok.. ok.. I can HEAR all the gasps in the room; I’m not against technology.. I just know I’m gonna have to borrow a teenager to program a new one so I’m stalling as long as I can!)
So while I do work shifts, and because the 7 dwarves of menopause seem to wanna play whenever I hope to try for some sleep.. I’m awake a lot (aren’t we all?? LOL) and home at weird times ..
I’ll try my best to keep up the replies, but even if I can’t, know that like everyone else I’ll be reading every single one, and appreciating everything the hatters have to offer… most especially the support and encouragement for each other; and knowing that we’re here to lift each other up;…and lend a hand if we stumble, (and with all the time zones in the group.. someone’s probably available 24/7!) Or commiserate when life sucks and we just want to curl up in a ball and cry our eyes out – (which as we know.. is mighty cathartic on occasion LOL.. )
And as for starting a new topic page every morning.. I WILL try.. but I start a month of dayshift on Saturday… and I HATE days.. actually I hate midnights more now...cause I can't sleep during the day..... hmmm.. really.. it appears I should retire LOL..
anyway I have to get up at 4:00am for days..and I can barely get out the door on time .. so…. I’ll absolutely give it my best shot, but any MMH who’d like to start a new day anytime…??? Please feel free!! just throw a post on the previous one if you do, to let us know its up and running? I get lost easily..
Alright.. chugging down on another water.. I think I feel my teeth starting to float! But catching up on the posts is NOT a good time to drink….cause my keyboard has had one unexpected wash already this week HA!0 -
Snoozie we have more and more in common. My cell phone is at least 12 years old and like you said its just a phone nothing fancy. It will text but nothing more. Top this off with its a prepay that I pay $162 for 2 years !!!! I go days, weeks, and sometimes months without ever turning it on. I have it only for calling my husband should I break down on these 100 degree days in hopes that he can rescue me before I melt.........hmmmmm thinking about that now I wonder, naaaaaaaaaaa. :laugh:
I am on summer break also since I teach and once school starts back up my online time will be cut down also b/c first there is no time during school hours and second school blockers.0 -
I heard my body SCREAMING at me - " YOU MEAN WE ARE DOING THIS E V E R Y D A Y !! :noway: " My calfs and ankles were protesting too, I'm guessing it's because of all the weight they have to carry, but they will get used to it and be greatful when I get lighter.
Flipflop.......LMAO......between you and Snooozsie I am going to have to add a case of Depends to my list of old age products!!0 -
Ladies, many of you may already be in dreamland...... I pray that your dreams are sweet and enjoyable.
Well, my IPOM for the day... after only 4 hours sleep last night and an insanely busy day at work, I still came home and did my work out!!! :bigsmile: I did my 30 mins of 5 - 5.5 mph run and, the walking 3 mph I do, is generally on an ascending upgrade on my treadmill.. Its a killer Hill Work out, because it takes you to the 15% grade, but I LOVE the calorie burn!
Yes, I had a double portion of my eggplant dinner, but you know what, IT WAS DELICIOUS and I enjoyed every single bite! :drinker:
I love coming here everyday. Ladies its so freeing to know that none of us will judge each other. We are strong, beautiful women learning together how to love ourselves and loose some fat in the process... Thank you ladies!
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Fell asleep in my chair a little earlier before I could do some replies.. and at some point, apparently moved to bed – cause I woke up there! But it’s almost 1:am here.. so guess the rotten little menopause dwarves are doing the happy dance yet again…. Little do they know I have all of you to keep me company for a change.. HA! Excuse any typos pls.. Im sitting in the dark (cause light bulbs give off EXTRA heat LOL!)
1slim: HUGE IPOU for passing those CCC’s!! and maybe the little calorie burning boost of laughter will help you break thru that standstill.. those are SO frustrating so extra kudos for choosing yogurt instead!! Well done and will keep fingers crossed!!
Hiya pitbull and welcome to a fellow canuck! And don’t listen to those who tell you you’re too old for anything.. the way I figure it, one of the blessings of making it this far is that I care way less about what other people think of me, and more about what I think of me! Has to be some benefit, eh?? LOL
1960Lisa: No worries at all about posting… the important thing is that you know you can enjoy the reads and share whenever you get a chance, guilt free!! And hopefully burn a calorie or two with a chuckle or a laugh doing so!! Glad to hear you like the daily idea too… I ‘ve already realized I missed a few posts here and there on the original topic, so a daily page will help us all keep up to date I think…
AWK…HOT FLASH COMING ON.. PUTER EMINATING HEAT… GAK..
Lindawol1: So glad to have you on board…. And kudos on looking to make better choices!! That’s what we’re all aiming for so you’re in the right place! As far as the exercise logging.. I’m not all that familiar with the options in here as I haven’t moved past walking yet lol.. but.. maybe clipping a pedometer on in the morning and then logging your steps for the day?? I know there’s a conversion table somewhere that will show how many steps equal a mile… then you could enter walking, brisk pace or walking leisurely pace (depending on how fast the the little guy has you moving!!) for the distance instead of the time spent.. ? just a thought…
Michelle – thanks for joining…look forward to hearing a little about you… but you’re in the right place for friends and support to start your journey… we’re all at different stages here, some beginners and some who have already made awesome progress, so come on in and play!
TA: yay!! Good to know I’m not the only one!! I CAN text on it.. but in truth the only thing I usually send is CALL ME INSTEAD! And I have no doubt hubby would come to your rescue – if he knows what’s good for him hee hee!
Time2: I’ve got a coupon somewhere for them… mwaaa haha
And LESLEY: so glad now I was awake at this hour so I could read your recent post..
Omg I cannot believe after the crappy day you had, you still managed to get your workout in…. and with a 15% incline.. speaking of screaming calves!! IPOU IPOU!! You must feel pretty awesome about yourself tonight….. WELL DONE! I M gonna have to remember what you did my first day back at work when I know im gonna want to come home and nap…. I may put a note on my wall calendar.. remember Lesley!! Yay you!!
And I love what you said in your post Lesley: “I love coming here everyday. Ladies its so freeing to know that none of us will judge each other. We are strong, beautiful women learning together how to love ourselves and loose some fat in the process...”
IT IS, WE ARE AND WE CAN LOSE THIS WEIGHT ONCE AND FOR ALL!! You are so right! Woo hoo!!
Well, I’m going to try to sneak back to bed and get a few more zzz’s.. but
FRIDAYS PAGE (7-13-12 MENOPAUSAL MAD HATTERS HAS BEEN STARTED UP FOR THE DAY.. SI HEAD ON OVER THERE.. SOME OF US (LIKE ME!!) MIGHT NEED ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION TO GET THRU THE UPCOMING WEEKEND LOL!
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Well, my IPOM for the day... after only 4 hours sleep last night and an insanely busy day at work, I still came home and did my work out!!! I love coming here everyday. Ladies its so freeing to know that none of us will judge each other. We are strong, beautiful women learning together how to love ourselves and loose some fat in the process... Thank you ladies! <Sweet dreams... Lesley
:bigsmile: YOU ROCK!!!!! WELL DONE!! :bigsmile:0 -
FRIDAYS PAGE (7-13-12 MENOPAUSAL MAD HATTERS HAS BEEN STARTED UP FOR THE DAY.. SI HEAD ON OVER THERE.. SOME OF US (LIKE ME!!) MIGHT NEED ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION TO GET THRU THE UPCOMING WEEKEND LOL!
Catch ya over on Friday’s page!0
