WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2012

lizmil79

Good Evening Ladies,

Just got home totally exhuasted and a bit shut down. Lots of info will be going over my notes to reflect on I am on my way to bed will posts tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a good night,
Take care,

Liz

Sasha4427

Good evening ladies, sounds like Sunday was a good day for most. Recharging before the new week is always important.

I took the dogs for a ramble along the abandoned railway line, Evie found something to roll in but I couldn’t see what it was and it didn’t smell so I’m okay with that. Spent the rest of the day raking leaves (what else, but I packed the rake away, I’m officially done).

Then I shortened some pants, I had been putting off because I love pants with lining but hate shortening them (twice the work), and altered some pants (couldn’t believe how much I had to take in), then fixed the sleeves on a blouse and then ran to the mall for buttons. And of course while I was there I bought the most darling little cloche hat, and a sweater, ran out of time so will have to go back tomorrow to try on the coordinating pants. I think I might be addicted to clothes shopping (going to have to deal with that I think). I made a big pot of soup yesterday so I have lunch for the next couple of days. And leftovers for dinner tomorrow because it'll be on the run, two meetings tomorrow night so I'll have to scrunch dinner in between.

I’m going to have a quiet evening watching Call the Midwife and Upstairs, Downstairs, then off to bed with a good book. I’m going to try to get to sleep early because the time change sometimes messes up my sleep pattern.:yawn:

Deborah – how was the theatre?

Liz – what was the conference you were on? Sounds like it was pretty intensive.

Linda – great job at the family reunion. It’s pretty hard to stay away from the grazing table at events like that.

DeeDee – what a great profile photo! Nice to see your smiling face (instead of the little blue bot). The hour change of time doesn’t seem like much, but it certainly plays havoc with a lot of people’s systems.

Jen – your family get together sounded wonderful, cozy and wonderful.

Stardancer – sounds like a very emotional week. Hope you get time to get yourself grounded again. It’s always hard when our kids get treated unfairly, brings out the momma bear in us.:mad:

Dawnshot – Busta had me laughing out loud. :laugh: My daughter has an American Bulldog, named Milton, and he does that upside down thing too. I think it’s just because his head is so heavy it must feel good to take a load off of it. Although from all the other posts about upside down dogs, it must just be a doggie thing.

Bernadette – 93 pounds lost is awesome – well done!!! :flowerforyou: And Happy Anniversary too.

Welcome to the newbies, jump in so we can get to know you and you can get to know us.

Good night, wishing everyone a peaceful night and a good Monday morning.

Lila

auntiebk

Good night, lovelies!

:laugh: dawnshot Busta really busted me up! That's our Dixie's favorite position too.
Lizzie "don't like changed the time, can we just pick one and stay there"? AMEN Sister!
Genealace those jeans are great motivation!
:happy: Darlene Chamber of commerce snow (on trees and lawns but not sidewalks and roads) is my favorite too. I hate ice:mad: , 'cuz when I slip and fall, I break bones.
jen the soup and chili fest sounds great!
:explode: stardancer7 "compassion and respect" amen!:explode:
:drinker: Robin, Good for you! I need to find some feel good tasks for next time stress gets me, but de-cluttering ain't it...:noway:
:huh: Linda how did the qinoa salad turn out? DH got a rotisserie for our anniversary, and I :smooched:
love theway it cooks chicken.
:yawn: Colleen up for the day at 3am? Yuck indeed!
katla49 the best exercise option is the one you like to do. Does your community center offer any dance classes? Tap, belly, folk, jazz, line or Zumba? All are great fun ways to sweat it off.:laugh:
:ohwell: jackihf3 don't know about mobile apps, but once you post this thread should appear under Community/My Topics. When we get to 500 there's a link to the month's part 2 and the end of the last post. Barbie posts a link to the new month at the end of each. Welcome!:flowerforyou:
:frown: Viv, what's the appropriate holiday greeting? Happy Guy Fawkes' just doesn't sound quite right...:embarassed:
:flowerforyou: janehadji congrats on guesstimating casseroles and not letting recording food go. You inspired me to search for and find the pumpkin spice raisin cupcake
:huh: Gail Knitting cowls? Could you share a link or pic?
:laugh: 7djit "should the most recent posts be in the front..."? That's the organized librarian in you. Me too. And while we're at it, why can't we use the minus sign to exclude words from food search?:grumble:
:happy: Joanie, I was wondering if you wintergardened as well, your cool season veggies sound yummy! One of the many things I miss about not living in a maritime climate.
:devil: Jolene "power surges" :laugh: how well I remember.
Lila "darling little cloche hat" how about a pic?

:flowerforyou: Welcome Bernadette (and Happy Anniversary!), , Nancy cardfanzz, daworley!

hugs to dancingj2, Darlene, Texasgal, lentigogirl, Kathyszoo, tbear60, jane m, Michele, Carolyn, DeeDee, Barbie, o2befit3, Liz and all the others I missed.

Thanks to whoever it was who suggested hot tea instead of snacks before bed. It really helped last night. Tonight alas, not so much. :ohwell: Kept wanting to eat as I browsed the posts. Went back to my log (hooray!) to see if any room for a snack and realized YIKES :explode: forgot to log the acornshaped pumpkin/spice/raisin cakelet I had at coffee hour today. AND the sugar and creamer in the coffee. :noway: Brought me to within 16 cals of my max, :noway: no:noway: room for ANY more, not even a bite of apple. :grumble: Guess I'd just better go to bed.:yawn:

Hugs,


Barbara, the AHMOD who WILL be size 10 one day

2012: dance more, bark less and check in!!!
November: back to basics

SWSY or matminutes: 4=0 3=0 2=0 1=0
steps: 4=5426 ack! 3=6461 2=9220 1=8809

dancingj2

Great weekend for me with lots of exercise and I was under both days.

Sundance - I have had post disappears too - very frustrating!

7djt love your gratitude goals!

4thoseiluv and Barbie - We had our exercise bike in our den facing the TV for years and it did get used there. We now have a treadmill and an elliptical in the cellar and both face a TV. The TV really helps me use them and keeps me on longer.

lovelaughpeace

:flowerforyou: Hi ladies I have just joined and would love to be part of your group. I am unfamiliar with this program so excuse learner status.

Jo

lovelaughpeace

If I want to change-I need to change!

Jo

dawnshot

Hope you're all having a good start to the week!
I'm going to exercise now with Jillian Michaels, thankfully not in person but dvd. Managed to do 7 days of 30 DS up till now, with one day doing 'Killer Buns and Thighs' at least my 'buns' have stopped going into spasms now, I know why 'killer' is in the title!
Was going to run outside but it's raining .........and cold so I'll drag the treadmill out later too.
Have a good day!

curlieq5

Hi Barbie..I'm Lori and am from Rochester NY,,I am an empty nester and NEED MOTIVATION!,,I find myself just sitting around. I know i should get up and ride my exercise bike (which is staring at me right now!) Hoping this group will help me stay motivated

Gardengail

Barbie, you must have that recipe ready to cut and paste at a moment's notice as you've shared it so many times now. I love that soup, too.

Here is the link to the cowl I am knitting: http://www.tricksyknitter.com/store/new-bittersweet-cowl-66.php. I am working with Bernat's Baby Coordinates, Soft Blue colored yarn (Tarheels team color, SILs alma mater). It is a bit of a boucle (bumpy) yarn with a little bit of sheen to it. Very soft, so it should drape well. They live in the Washington DC area and it gets really cold and she stays cold.

Hope everyone has a terrific day!
Gail

DeeDee2211

Good beautiful morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I am back to my perky self this morning:bigsmile:! I went to bed at 9:30pm, which is really early for me and slept till almost 6am, that`s a lot for me but I really needed it! The kids came over yesterday afternoon to drive the golf cart, I thought it was a bit chilly for that:noway: , but granddaughter#1 said it`s never too cold to drive it:laugh: , however on our way to dinner she told me it would be nice it it had a top and a heater, and some headlights:laugh: , she would be happy if it was a small car:laugh: . I don`t let her drive it by herself, so either mommy or daddy had to go with her, and once they got to cold she got my brother to ride with her:laugh: , her little hands were ice cold when she came in. My daughter and I were talking and she was even younger when she was driving the golf cart, and she used to go by herself, :noway: , not now though! Oh I need to take Miss Noel out now, she prancing around, so I guess it`s time for her walk! I have a meeting at 2pm and then I`m done after that, I will try to catch up on some of the posts later this afternoon!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee

gwenmf

hello, this has to be short but I'm so glad I found this thread~!! I want to join all of you!

i'm getting back to MFP. I turn 56 in January. I'm single and have my 7.4 lb Shih Poo named Lil bit. I'll post a pic later.

I have to re read to complete goals, etc but short on time this morning.

thanks for being here!
Gwen

emgs52

Good Morning back on track today thank goodness..bbl

rjadams

good morning all,

Not much to say this morning. Yesterday was a good day because both mine and DH's NFL teams won their respective games. This always makes for a happy Sunday.

Back to work and back to the stress of a nasty boss. Oh well. its a paycheck. Take care.


Robin, Bodi and Ritter.

LindaS175

Good Monday morning,

Just a short note,that is about all I can do. Off to the oral surgeon for DD#2. Has a tooth growing in sideways in the upper jaw. The MD will find the tooth and put on a bracket and chain, so the orthodontist can slowly pull down the tooth into its correct position!
Yes- I lost 1.1 lbs, plus the 7lbs of water weight!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: Thank you ladies for help making these successes possible! :drinker: :drinker:

Have a successful Monday!:bigsmile:
Linda

Laura80111

My goals for November "digging out" :noway: :noway: once the anaethitic wore of OUCH my jaw/gum was very sore. The dentist plugged it with some antiseptic gauze to stop infection, so all night I've had a horrid taste in my mouth. Still have it today,

:frown: I was told to take it easy for the first day, so not sure how I'll manage my 30 day shred today, might just try it anyway but take it a bit easy - don't want to start the gum bleeding again, and to be honest I still feel a bit "not with it"


Chat again soon.

Love and best wishes to all

Viv

How did you do trying to do the Shred while recovering:huh: I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to do it.

Laura80111

calmrose

Post to stardancer
Everyone needs a little rant every once in a while. I am so sorry about your loss and your daughters job problems. On the upside, these things do tnd to make us more resilient. It's great that she wants to work and has good ethics, that will follow her and give good rewards whether this job ends now or not. Blessings, rose

janehadji

Not much to report -- yesterday was quiet. I started playing" Words With Friends" at my daughter's recommendation, and can see where it might become addictive! I probably shouldn't be starting another thing to give me more time on the computer. If anyone wants to play, I'm janehadji on there, too.

Today is my doctor appointment to go back into the surgical boot. I'm not looking forward to it, but I am looking forward to my foot getting better. I'm also going to the Zonta International group again (promoting women worldwide), and have special-ordered the salmon instead of the pastas that they serve.

Linda Sundance -- Good job on the pre-reunion gym visit and the great eating while there.... glad the med weight has fallen back off! It's discouraging to have to look at the scale being up, even though you know it isn't right.

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Lovely Monday All,

Welcome to all the newbies:flowerforyou: You have found the best group to give you encouragement in whatever is going on in your life as well as this MFP journey:drinker: Come back often and let us get to know you.

Lin- {{hugs}} for you as you deal with your Dad's assisted living situation. I know how hard that is as I went through all of that with my Mom back in 2010, I (or rather Mom) was fortunate enough to have her former housekeeper come and visit her daily and take her laundry to wash so her belongings were taken care of by someone who cared. Trying to deal with all that was going on long distance was a real challenge too. Hoping that you are able to find positive solutions soon:flowerforyou:

Barbara-logging the 30 day Shred as Calistenics? I will have to give that a try. For right now I just know I'm burning calories just have no idea how many. It was a good thing you checked your log before diving in to some extra calories in the evening:drinker: That's the way to stay on track.

Micki-it sounds like you have those needing special hugs from you that's a tough situation with two people that you know are dying:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Deborah- how thoughtful of you to take your Nephew out for his Birthday, good thing he had you there to fill the gap:drinker:

Janehadji-two meals out in one day and still stayed on track that's impressive. Sorry that you are still not talking with hubby but hoping that this silence passes:flowerforyou:

Lila-Congrats on breaking 140:drinker: did you get all those leaves raked? I'm sure that's a good form of exercise.

Linda-sorry you are having to deal with Wker's Comp. I know that they try to be so careful about fraud. We had a former employee that we knew was in a fraudulant claim and they paid him and our company paid the price with higher premiums but the adjuster said he just couldn't prove what we knew that his injury had nothing to do with work:explode: Hoping your's has a better outcome.:flowerforyou:

Eileen- how wonderful that you will be able to have a Welcome Home party for your son on Veteran's Day:flowerforyou: it will make the day that much more special.

Ellen-:flowerforyou: sorry to hear about your FIL. Two dishwashers, piled up dishes and having to clean them by hand:noway: there's no justice in that. Sorry that your daughter is having issues with her employer, good thing she has her mom in her corner:flowerforyou:

Michele- raking rocks that sounds like quite a workout to me

dawnshot- doing "Killer Buns" Ouch:blushing: I'm sure if you hurt the next day that those muscles will become all that you are striving for.

Robin- I love it when my NFL team wins and my favorite college team too:drinker:

*****
I'm finally through the killer weekend. Out for dinner Friday night Italian...food was wonderful and I did manage to keep most of it under control. Saturday night Chinese was okay and I had very little of the rice and noodles...it was the hot chocolate and the lemon pie that the DIL fixed that sent me over the edge. Last night we had company and I fixed turkey and veggies in the crockpot but I'm still sure that I had more than I should have...it was probably the glass of wine:blushing: Thank goodness at work I can only eat what I bring and there are no extras hanging around.

I did my 30 day Shred faithfully, especially knowing how the eating was going. I'm finding that some of the exercises are getting easier so I may mix up my weights on a few and go heavier, still not sure about moving to Level 2 I thought that I'd be making that decision on day 11 which is Wednesday..so I will see...I still don't love it and am always glad when I'm done but I'm determined to tone up this body:bigsmile:

The boss has gone hunting so I am hoping to make major progress on cleaning up my desk so I'd best get to it.

Let's keep moving our bodies, drinking our water and logging our food:drinker: Success is just around the corner waiting for us.

Laura80111

jolenec1

I am trying my hand at posting a picture. If I am successful this is my darling granddaughter Kamari at Halloween.

jolenec1

YAY!! Looks like I did it. Ok, so I have something else I have been wanting to share with everyone. I hope you like it.

Lorilea123

I'm so glad to find this thread! I'm 53 and started MFP back in January. 25 pounds down, only 5 more to go. I'm feeling better than I ever have and just ran my first 5k last weekend. Life is good!

November goals:
Lose those last 5lbs
Run a 5k with my husband on the 17th
Work on my core and strength training at least 3 days a week

Have a great week everyone!
Lori

janemartin02

Happy mon,new week,new happenings.
Jolenc1-GD is adorable.Thanks for the reading this am.
Everyone else,have a great day!
Hoping to get to gym as hubby is off.Trying to go 3 xs a week to start.
Back and knee are good today!!
hugs
jane

Yardtigress

Boy, you miss a couple of days and POW 200 posts to read. I just got back from swimming this morning and I waited to get home to shower. I have my first personal training session today and I can't wait. I got off track this weekend, but I'm jumping back in today.
I have to get a card today, Friday DH and I have been married for 16 years. Wow it seems like months not years. This is both our second time around.
I never did my November goals so here goes

Swim as much as an hour a time (I have shows this month so it's going to be a push to get 3 times a week)
Use my bands 3 times a week.
Walk 3 miles a day.

This time I wrote them down. Tigress

Lorilea123

Hi Barbie..I'm Lori and am from Rochester NY,,I am an empty nester and NEED MOTIVATION!,,I find myself just sitting around. I know i should get up and ride my exercise bike (which is staring at me right now!) Hoping this group will help me stay motivated

Hello from another Lori! I'm an empty nester too - and realized last December that the only person who could change my life was me. I started in January going to the gym 2 days a week to walk on the treadmill. It was amazing the difference just that little bit of exercise made. Now I'm 28 pounds down and feel amazing. You can do it! The journey begins with just one step. Take that step and change your life!

Check out my blog: https://thisjoyfuljourney.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/determination/
I started writing about my weight loss/fitness journey - making it "public" kept me committed!

Good luck!
Lori

mommie55

I am back.....not quite up to par yet...wanted to let you all know that I have missed your support and encouragement.....I have 2 more weeks of recovery...:flowerforyou:

genealace

Good afternoon ladies

Did my aquafit class this morning and worked my bunnnnns off - just hope it shows tomorrow. Still working off a few excesses from the weekend.

Need to get my friend to pin the back of the largest pair of jeans that I bought - have to fit the thighs and buttt and as a result the waist stands away from the body. Need to take in a couple of tucks to make them fit at the waist.

The other two pairs are looking at me and will be fitted in due course. Naturally I need to wash them all before I wear them and get changes made, but just wonder if washing them together will change the colours - one pair is blue, one teal, one maroon. I think I might need to wash them separately.

Does anyone have any thoughts on how the calories should be divided up in the daily scheme of things? I know the old adage is breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper, but that isn't always practical in this day and age.

While I was in the US on Sunday, I bought one of the small stationary bikes that you can put under your desk or use for you arm toning. Haven't put it togther yet, but want to try using it every day.

DBF is coming soon to take me for my flu shot.

Laura80111

Changed my profile pic to Peanut and how he was "dressed" for last Wednesday Halloween. One of these days I'll get some of my 'before's & afters for this year...but I will admit I'm still the one that has the camera most of the time and I just don't do self portraits that often.

Have a good evening every one when I get home I will do day 9 of the shred and get my salmon for dinner:drinker: :drinker: Love that salmon.

Laura80111

DeeDee2211

Good afternoon beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I`m going to post some of my replies, hopefully I`ll get to pop in later and post more.

Genealace Yay for new jeans!!! It always feels good when a smaller size fits!!!

Jen Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the chili, soup fest!

Nancy Welcome!!! Come in often and chat with us!!

Stardancer So sorry for your loss!!! Hope your daughter still has her job, I don`t blame you for wanting to be in on that conversation, good for you!!! 2 dishwashers and you`re washing by hand:noway: . Hope you get the new one installed soon!

Katla49 Welcome!!! I`m sure there are some ladies who can give you some ideas for choices inside, several of the ladies are doing Jillian`s 30DS

Letingogirl How`s everything going with you?

Robin Congrats on getting that junk drawer cleaned out:bigsmile: , I need to do that too:blushing: !

Teri Hope you enjoyed being outside yesterday!!! I love being outside too!!!

Linda Sounds like you enjoyed the reunion, and you were good too!!! Hope DD#2 is doing okay:flowerforyou: . Congrats on that 1.1 lb. gone!!!!!

Colleen Hope you enjoyed your walk!!!

Jackihf3 Welcome to the group!!! Look under "MY Topics" to find us again!!!

Kathy Good for DH to go on a walk with you!!!

Viv Noel doesn`t like loud noise either:mad: . I used to take her up to Starbucks with me, but everytime a loud car, or motorcycle started up, she would start barking:embarassed: , it was just quiter to leave her at home:laugh: .

Daworley Welcome!! Your goals look good! Keep coming back!!!

Janehadji You did great at the parties!!! Yep, that`s me in the profile pic. Noel doesn`t like the hood on her coat, lucky for us it snaps off!

Gail I bet your yard is looking great!! Looking forward to seeing the pics!!! The cowls sound fabulous!!!

7djt Welcome, come in often and chat with us! Your goals look good!

Michele Working in rocks for 5 hours:noway: . I know you had to be tired! I`m still amazed at everything you`re taking for Thanksgiving:laugh: . I did get a laugh about you taking the coffee pot, that would be one of the things I would do. In fact I bought my daughter one that makes one cup at a time, bless her, she cannot make coffee, At least now I can have a cup when I`m over there:laugh: . I`m thinking I might come to Hickory after the first of the year to do some furniture shopping, maybe we can get together then!!!

Oh it`s getting dark now and I still have to take the doggy out for a walk, I will go now and hopefully be able to get back to post some more later tonight.

Hugs,
DeeDee

jeannel114

I am new to "myfitnesspal" - joined here a little more than a week ago. And this Group looks like the right place for me. I look forward to learning, and getting motivated, from all the wonderful women I see posting on here.

kathyszoo

Jolene-Love your graphic abt staying young and pic og your granddaughter!

Laura80111-Adorable pic of Peanut in the costume!

Time to rant just a tad! My DH's blood pressure is going sky high and he treats it as no big deal! He has a different job at work that is less physical so he is driving truck more which is better for his knees and back but no exercise and it's like pulling teeth to get him to walk with me on the weekend.:frown: All he has to say for my weight loss is that he's afraid I'll leave him because I'm losing weight and he isn't! He does eat somewhat better than he used to only because I go shoppong now by myself so no junk food unless he gets it. My DD isn't motivated to get healthier either. Just very frustrating and I guess I'm coming across as nagging and preachy with both of them although that is not my intention. Hopefully I will get DH to go to doctor to at least get meds but smoking is not certainly helping! He even did Chantix and laser therapy and always goes back! Thanks for listening!

Kathy