WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER

weaklink109

Fancydog,

I don't know of any websites for clothing swapping, but there are some options. Some resale shops will take in your clothing in exchange for credit toward other items you can choose, or some will pay you cash outright for things that you no longer want.

If you don't have such an option in your area, the other thing I can suggest is donate to Goodwill or St Vincent De Paul or Salvation Army. If you can itemize charitable deductions on your taxes, make a list of what you donate to support your deduction. Those three places are also good sources of replacement clothing. I spent less than $100 at Goodwill recently and greatly expanded my collection of pants and sweaters that fit. since the most I paid for anything was $7, I can donate them back when they are too big and have no regrets.

Good luck!!!

Barb

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: SheilaJane, don't worry about the over-eating that you did. Just drink extra water. I don't think that you did any harm.

I always donate my clothing to the Goodwill store. And then I drive around to the front of the store, go in, and buy more clothes.

pmjsmom

Had a good day yesterday. Stayed on plan and got my workout in. Still struggling a bit with the water part but doing better.

We had a little snow yesterday It is very pretty but is starting to melt. Supposed to be around 40 today, which will be nice after all the freezing weather we've had.

My daughters and I are going to start on the gingerbread house scene for the contest where Mary works. They are the "cheater" kind--premade pieces . Still, it should be fun--especially since I really don't care for most of the candies we have for decorating! :laugh:

Have a good day, all!

Kathy (pmj)

mamacindy81

Morning everyone,

I did the happy dance when I got on the scale and had dropped 1.5 pounds!

trying to talk hubby into walking with me.

Have given Granny her bath and I want to get some exercise in before I get my shower.

BBL

Cindy

vickim26

Good Morning ladies,
I have been awol for a few days. Been very busy. spent the day shopping Sat and most of Sund. Went to the wake last night. Got to see all of my aunts, uncles, cousins havent seen for a long time. At least funerals bring family together.
Did pretty good all week until yesterday. Ate a little more than I should have. Have not been logging my food for few days. Need to get back to it. this site really helps. When I stay away I dont do as well. Have not been sleeping as well as I should so find myself tired during the day. Need to get back on track. good to hear from so many of you. New people welcome. You will love this site. Hope to log on later.
Vicki M

heartrw

Rebel Renny ... so sorry about your Mom's heart attack. Hope she recovers quickly.

Hello everyone and Happy Monday. Down a pound in spite of having difficulty getting back on track with my regular daily exercise and logging my food AND going to the neighborhood holiday gathering last night. So, I too, am happy. Only three pounds to go for the magical 40 pounds lost. I tend to give myself a special "pamper me" reward at the 10 pound milestones...I'll have to think carefully about this next reward.

Not getting my daily treadmill in isn't as bad as it sounds though, as I have been making a point of digging in to housework (running the vacuum, cleaning bathrooms, changing beds, doing laundry and putting up/out some Christmas decorations) on my off treadmill days so my house is beginning to look better which is helping lift my mood somewhat. A messy house messes with my moods...wierd but true.

My son, Greg arrived from California on Friday for about 10 days. He has to leave to go back on the 20th so we are having an early Christmas on the 18th (hubby's birthday is the 18th as well). It is just wonderful to have one of my sons home even close to Christmas, so I am not complaining.

Hope everyone has a great week!!!

Terri

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Congratulations, Cindy. Keep up the good work.

:flowerforyou: Kathy, the snow icing on those gingerbread houses are too much a temptation for me.

:sad: Vicki M., it is so sad that we don't see out relatives until times like these.

:flowerforyou: Terri, spend as much time as you can with your son. I know how it is to not have them close to us. I have one in Florida and I live in Ohio. It has been three years since I have seen him. Thank goodness for the internet.

doobiedoo

:flowerforyou: Greetings to all my MFP's. Hopefully the snow will stay around until my college kids get home. They want to see some snow. They go to college in SC. We had our Sunday School Christmas Program last night and all I had for refreshments was a plate of veggies! My son thought his plate full of chocolate goodies looked better! Looking forward to our family reunion. I have 14 children! With spouses, grandchildren and fiancee's we will have 26!! It will be good!! Till next time, thinking of each of you and praying for you all!:flowerforyou:

sheilajane

:flowerforyou: SheilaJane, don't worry about the over-eating that you did. Just drink extra water. I don't think that you did any harm.

I always donate my clothing to the Goodwill store. And then I drive around to the front of the store, go in, and buy more clothes.

Hope you are right, but if I did add a pound or 2 I should have it off by Friday (my weigh in day). Just finished a Michelina's lean gourmet flatbread chicken club and took a long walk this morning........an hour and a half to be exact. It's amazing how far and fast you can walk when you are mad at somebody........:(:mad: :explode: :devil: :frown: Oh well, at least all that energy went into something constructive.....:laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Terri: congrats on the 'ALMOST 40' milestone !! You should treat yourself !! Enjoy having your son at home. There's nothing like family during the holidays......well, SOME family.........:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Barb: I'm definitely off the pizza before bedtime......I hate those crazy dreams.:grumble: :grumble: How sweet of the owners of your parents home to keep you updated on the changes they are making. They obviously have a lot of respect for your dad's handywork.

:flowerforyou: Renny: glad your mom is doing better. We'll keep praying for her.

:noway: I always do my shopping at Goodwill or a consignment shop when I'm in the weightloss mode. I just hate to pay high prices for clothes that I know I won't be wearing for very long. It's also alot easier to give them back to Goodwill when you only paid a few dollars for them..........:happy:

msh0530

Renny - I am so sorry about your mother, and glad to hear she is doing better! Praying for all of you.

Even with all of my exercise plans, I stayed the same this week. Oh, well, it wasn't a gain, and I will hang in there!

If anyone wants some music to get in the Christmas spirit, you can go to my church's website and listen to the duet that my daughter and I sang with our guitars for the service yesterday. Just scroll down to the bottom selection, where it says Mary and Jenny Christmas Music. She is singing soprano and I am singing alto. http://www.1stcc.org/music.html

Happy Monday to all!

pmjsmom

Got the houses put together for decorating later. It has been YEARS since I've done this!

My arms ache more than they did when I started working out with weights!:laugh: Forgot about the icing in the bag part! (Don't have a problem with the white icing--little too sweet for my taste! ) I feel totally worn out but there's a while before we do the rest.

Kathy (pmjsmom)

LaurelFisher

:flowerforyou: Good evening all, I was doing so good. I did the Leslie Sansone 4 mile Intensity Walk and the One Mile Muscle Walk....and I felt wonderful:happy: ......and then I ate a piece of that Chocolate Cake (NO FROSTING) (It was left over from my daughter in-laws bridal shower, it was a HUGE, home made, very moist and DELICIOUS cake and there is a lot left. Of course she brought it home, cause they live here.) :devil: I don't know why I can't resist temptation. :devil: I wish they would eat it, give it away or throw it away. :sick: I think if it is still there tomorrow, I am going to suggest they offer it to their friends, relatives or a stranger on the street, give it to the birds. JUST PLEASE, PLEASE get it out of the house............:smokin: AHHHHHH I feel much better now. I will be praying tonight for God to put his arm around my shoulder and his hand across my mouth, when ever I am near that cake. Good night all :yawn: :bigsmile: :yawn: :bigsmile: :yawn: Rosemary
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

l_mahloy

Hello Everyone was under the weather this weekend and ate sweets:frown: which I usually don’t do more of a salty girl. Worked out twice today so that was good. :bigsmile: Also went to my nieces Commisioning as 2nd Lt. in the Air Force she graduated with honors from Ga. Tech Aerospace engineering the brains in the family. She will be stationed in Colorado we are all very proud of her.:bigsmile:

Renny I am so sorry about your mother:flowerforyou: my mom had heart surgery in August we thought we would lose her but she is doing very well considering she is 80. I will definitely keep you both in my prayers.

Jeannie so sorry about your son keep us posted I hope it is nothing serious.:flowerforyou:

Barb loved the story what a great Christmas gift for you to know that the love warmth and family will continue in your family home.:bigsmile:

Way to go Cindy weight loss during this season is a reason to dance the happy dance.:smokin:

Terrie way to go with the weight loss and enjoy your time with your son I know how much us moms need our adult ( babies) .:flowerforyou:

Dobbiedoo did you say you have 14 children:bigsmile: wow your house must have been so fun action everywhere. Have a great time with everyone. :flowerforyou:

Keep up the good work everyone one day at a time and we will make the changes we strive for.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Lynn

jam0525

Barb - That is such a nice story about your old house. It makes me feel warm inside. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Sheilajane- tomorrow is another day and soon all the Christmas parties will be over. Good luck staying within your calories tomorrow.

Cindy & Terry – Congratulations on the weight loss! Way to go. You ladies rock!

Doobiedoo- The family reunion sounds like a blast. I hope your not doing the cooking and can relax and enjoy your family.

Rosemary - If you work in an office, just bring the cake in and put it in the breakroom with some plates and forks. It will disappear and your co-workers will think you are being nice and thinking of them. Works every time.

Have a nice evening everyone and here's to good choices tomorrow:drinker:

Jeannie

Eava57

Hello Everyone, Life has kept me off the computer the past few days. I do appreciate reading your comments. I always get off the site feeling refreshed and renewed in my weight loss efforts. I am sorry to hear about everyone's losses and stresses in their families. We are all in our fifties and will have to deal with so much pain as our parents/relatives age. I feel very blessed to see all the love and support you ladies give one another. I am struggling to maintain my weight this month. I am up two lbs.!:sad: I need to drink more water...I just have a harder time drinking water when it is cold...anyone have good suggestions? Does tea count as part of your water intake?

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Eava, I found out that drinking enough water takes practice. I found out by accident that room temperature water was easier for me to drink so I keep a glass of water on the kitchen counter all the time and drink it a little at a time. I made a rule for myself that I can't log on to MFP unless I drink 8 ounces of water first :laugh: someone on this thread suggested keeping a piece of paper and pencil near the water and making a tally mark for every eight ounces. I drink herb tea and count it as water and I don't drink coffee, pop, caffeinated beverages

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only water and herb tea.

I had a bit of a pig out with Kashi cereal tonight and unless I stay on the exercise bike or do exercise videos 'til bedtime, I probably won't make up all the calories :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

today my line dance group performed at two assisted living places.....we were dressed in festive clothes and had a great time.

hugs Barbie

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Barbie, your dancing sounds so fun. I love to dance, which is why I am in a Zumba class.

:flowerforyou: Eava, I also have a time drinking all the required water. I just tell myself that I am not to drink anything else until I have all my water down me. I do like it cold, though. I like to put Crystal Lite in it also. I did count my tea, that I had on Sunday, in with my totals.

I am doing better this week, since seeing my doctor. The scales at the doctor's office were not nice to me. I like the ones at the YMCA much better. I will be seeing a different doctor on the 28th. Can't wait to see what his scales say.

RebelRenny

:happy: My mom is being released from hospital today. :happy:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers !! It's amazing to know that women in North America are praying for a woman far away in Holland they don't even know. :flowerforyou:



Renny

pmjsmom

If anyone wants some music to get in the Christmas spirit, you can go to my church's website and listen to the duet that my daughter and I sang with our guitars for the service yesterday. Just scroll down to the bottom selection, where it says Mary and Jenny Christmas Music. She is singing soprano and I am singing alto. http://www.1stcc.org/music.html

Happy Monday to all!

Beautiful! Thank you for the link.
Kathy (pmjsmom)

pmjsmom

:happy: My mom is being released from hospital today. :happy:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers !! It's amazing to know that women in North America are praying for a woman far away in Holland they don't even know. :flowerforyou:



Renny

I'm so glad your mom is getting out of the hospital today. I hope she continues to do well.
Kathy (pmjsmom)

mamacindy81

Renny, I'm very glad your Mother is doing better.

Today hasn't been a good day for me food wise. I have just been really hungry!!! Nothing seems to satisfy and little things are going wrong. Just enough to annoy me! I've just got so much to do, I'm just getting frustrated.

so now I am eating a pint jar of green beans I canned this summer. I figure maybe it will be better to fill up on a veggie and maybe this craving will stop.

I'm getting ready to exercise and burn up some calories or I won't get to eat anything tonight!

I hope the rest of you are doing better than I've done today!

cindy

BirdieM

:ohwell: It has been a difficult and discouraging weekend and for the first time since August I ate extra food last night.:frown: I went to a dinner Friday, where I was harassed about my faith which is my lifeline. I started crying and then felt like an idiot!
We had Frank (my BIL's) Wake and funeral Sunday and Monday, which I just fell apart at, too. I use to be so strong and in control of my emotions but it seems the older I get, the easier I cry.:sad: I tried to keep my food clean, which for the most part I did, but then I got another virus in my computer, so I couldn't track anything...... and today I went into my basement to use the treadmill , there was water all over the cellar floor. So I can't exercise either. I am at work after taking the morning off for the plumber. My faith, this website and my treadmill have been the power force behind my last few months of success. I will hang in there as.....This too shall pass. I am knocked down but NOT knocked out. Please don't forget me and say a little prayer for me to get it together. I know I will....but knowing your support is there...helps.
Thanks,
BirdieM

AliceLMS

Renny so happy to hear the great news about your Mom. As for the prayers, we are all mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, neices, etc.. and really all part of the same family of women. I think at heart we feel each others pain and loss, and thankfully joy and blessings as well.

Mary thank you for the link, just what I needed today. How wonderful to have your daughter singing with you. I come from a musical family. My Father had a beautiful voice, my Mom played the piano. We all sang aroung the piano as kids. We startled many friends who came home with us in highschool, by gathering around the piano to sing along with whatever was played.
Totally uncool in the 1970's, suprisingly most joined right in on everything from Shotgun Boogie, and Blue Moon, to current tunes.

Cindy, I feel your pain, I try eating something spicy, (not salty) or really crunchy so I know I have eaten. Oh and drink, drink. drink.

Have a wonderful evening everyone!

BirdieM

If anyone wants some music to get in the Christmas spirit, you can go to my church's website and listen to the duet that my daughter and I sang with our guitars for the service yesterday. Just scroll down to the bottom selection, where it says Mary and Jenny Christmas Music. She is singing soprano and I am singing alto. http://www.1stcc.org/music.html

Happy Monday to all!

Thanks Mary! I needed that:flowerforyou:

katznketo

hello everyone,
I have a problem. I know it's my problem and it's one I've had for the last 45 of the 55 years of my life. When people dump on me, most of the time I take it in and just beat the crap out of myself with it. I really fight hard not to be a victim here. I do. I lay my boundries and say to knock it off. But it just keeps happening.

Why? I know it's a choice. I could end these relationships. But is that an answer? One is a child and the other the parent of my grandkids. I don't have a choice of getting rid of them. Nor do I want to.

I know how I gonna end up with eating out of the pain. And yet, i choose to react this way. The two people who mean so much to mean just take their troubles out on me. Now you're probably going to say why let them? Well, I try to get away from them. And when I step back, they straighten up. but then when I let them get close again, they take their problems out on me. And I'm sure we all do this to varring degrees.

I don't know if this is making any sense to you all. But even if it hurts, maybe one of you knows what in the heck is wrong with me. Just lay it on me.
kc

jam0525

KC - You don't need to get them out of your life, you need to stop the 'dance' you have with them. I'm a dancer too. It is a very hard habit to break, but I am learning to stop the back and forth and the being drawn into other people's issues. I can think of three things that might help you, but the best one is Seven Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I think if you just read the book you will get some ideas out of it. The University I work for teaches the course for free for staff. It really helped me. I can send info on the other ideas in a message to you if you'd like. Good Luck.


I am struggling doing extra, extra excercise every night thanks to 'those people' I work with. lol Being one of 3 IT support for 125+ staff we get presents from almost EVERY person in EVERY department. This year (thanks to the economy) it's been one home cooked thing after another. I just can't resist. I've been sharing with friends, but the damage is 300-500 calories a day (and today is only Tuesday). Next week 80% of staff will be gone. I have to work til the end on the 24th to help shut down everything for the holidays. I've started skipping breakfast at home because I know I will have something sweet on my desk when I get to work. I've also cut back on lunch and dinner. I wish I had the strength that many of you have shown when in these situations.

Continued thoughts and prayers to all of you going through loss right now. Renny - glad to hear about your mom doing better.

Jeannie

msh0530

Renny - so glad to hear your mother is going home. Prayers continue.

kc, wish you could have been in my Sunday School class yesterday, when we talked about learning to forgive people to heal our hearts, but being able to stay in a relationship with them while not taking on their problems and behaviors as our baggage. Hang in there!

Birdie - Yes, indeed this too shall pass. (It says in the Bible "and it came to pass", but never once does it say it came to STAY!) I also think that sometimes we do our best growing in life's valleys, because that's where the fertilizer is. Stay strong!

To all others, I hope that all of us are able to find joy in the holidays!

I am going to my mother's for Christmas weekend (about 3 hours away). Then on New Year's weekend all 6 of my girls (3 daughters and 3 nieces, all pretty much raised together like sisters across town from each other) will be around, with 4 husbands, one boyfriend, my 2 grandsons, 1 grandniece, and 2 grandnephews. Good times! How about you?

I went to the eye doctor today and got a surprise. I have been getting frustrated, as I am having more trouble seeing. As a diabetic who is not exactly a spring chick any more, this causes me concern. Well, the dr. did his tests, and said, "The numbers seem to be showing that your nearsightedness has improved. In diabetics, this is usually an indication that the blood sugar is under much better control." I was so surprised - what a benefit to my new healthier lifestyle! I have a long way to go yet, but it is exciting to "see" real results like this! So, I ordered new glasses with less correction so that hopefully I will be able to see better. I didn't realize that I could actually improve my vision.

Well, I have rambled on enough. Hope all are doing well. Here's to smart choices!

Eava57

Renny and BirdieM, my thoughts are with you. The holidays are stressful enough without the added stress of losing our loved ones and praying for those who are ill. Take each day as it comes and don't forget to breathe.
Barbie, thanks for the great water ideas. I do have herbal tea at night. I do have coffee in the morning and have heard that you must drink two cups of water for every cup of coffee. Something for me to work on!:sad: KCwriter, we have had some family issues in the past. At some point you do have to stand up for yourself. We just limit our contact and are always, civil and cordial. It isn't worth the stress to be in a constant battle with unpleasant people. You can't change them, you can only change yourself.

AliceLMS

I missed your post Birdie. Wow I wish I had been there Friday. How awful folks can be, remember the problem is theirs not yours. Theirs are the small hearts, in need of prayers, poor lost souls. I know what you mean about the frequent tears. TV commercials can leave me damp eyed. I think that it is a shame so many people can not understand how important it all is.
Each nuance, every look, each casual nasty or kind comment can have a great deal of meaning to someone else.

Big hug ( )

KC, I have a mental game or exercise I do every night before bed. I have an Imaginary suitcase beside the bed. Mine is an old beat up duffel bag. As I get into bed I put all the things I did not like about the day:sad: :mad: :frown: in the bag. When I get up in the morning I decide if there is anything in the bag I need to take out and keep to take with me. Generally not so I kick it under the bed and start over. (Simple analogy for a simple woman,me!) They may leave their pain and ugliness with you but you can decide if you're going to pick up their baggage and carry with you. Trust me, easier said than done as I am easily hurt also, but the act of choosing to put it behind me and go on helps me a great deal. I think it also helps me in the way I react to problem people. Further I think the fresh attitude confuses them.:bigsmile:

Enough from this old girl!

katznketo

Thank you ladies! I welcome the info Jeannie. And old girl, don't stop know. I ate up all the kindness I read in your responses. I know I don't get on this site as often as all of you, but when I do, you all are great to help me.

This struggle to care about yourself and also love someone else when they aren't so loveable is a big job. And I know I'm not perfect. But the viciousness of the verbal attacks coming more often is enough. I wasn't raised to care about myself. So I am trying very hard to love people but not sit still and be hurt. I'm a work in progress. i just need to be taught how to 'work it."

I am going to put these hurt feelings and anger in that suitcase for the night. Hopefully I will chose to forgive and leave it in the bag come morning. now the trick is to guard my heart while having it open to love the unloveable. kc