WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY

lose2cruise

Hello all! Enjoying reading posts from yesterday.

I got on the treadmill today. Haven't been on since Friday. I burned 407 calories in 47 minutes (little over 3 miles) Really gave me a boost to see that! Usually I burn about 350 in 45 minutes.

Hope everyone has an on track day!

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: DH says thank you for your get well wishes......I read a lot of the posts to him every day because they are so great (Debbie and MacMadame got A+ for the advice about "worth it" and milk and cookies:laugh: " He says he wants to have a MFP identity "in drag" so he can post on this thread, too:laugh: "

:flowerforyou: Jackie, DH loved your comment about adding the protein into the food diary......

:flowerforyou: Terri, I have two dogs, (one red and one black Standard Poodle)........one day at a time you'll be amazed to find yourself in the healthy weight range because you have the right attitude and the persistence to reach your goal

:flowerforyou: Chery, welcome to the thread......you've made an awesome beginning.....stick with this group and the actions that got you this far and you'll be amazed at your success......our dogs and cats are the light of our lives.

:flowerforyou: We have a busy day today but checking in with my friends had to be near the top of the list
:drinker: :smooched: :drinker: :smooched: Barbie

arborsong

Barbie - Tell DH we'd LOVE to have him on our thread. He doesn't even had to do "drag". Hope he is so much better soon. You really shouldn't have to wash the dishes yourself!!! That's probably the one thing I miss most about my ex-husband....he would certainly wash every dish I could mess up. Last year, on Thanksgiving, my family was joking about asking him to come over and wash the dishes.

doobiedoo

:flowerforyou: Welcome Cheryl! I grew up in Denver (Wheatridge actually) and all of our family and siblings still live there. You will like this group and find much helpful advice and encouragement. You're already off to a good start!
It is a true statement, IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL! Today I decided what I was going to have for lunch, got in and got out and here I am now posting and reading. It beats hanging around in the kitchen to see what else looks good. I know I will always find something! A good afternoon to all!:flowerforyou:

bradybrookes

:ohwell: Barbiecat . . . cut fingers can be the worst! Amazing all the things we do with our hands and our fingers are part of everything! Take good care of those for him – if he’s like my husband, he will need your care.

Carolle . . . welcome to absolutely the best “community” on MFP. I learn so much from everyone each day . . and the inspiration is always a real motivator.

:happy: Cindy . . . you’re totally right. KEEP THINKING POSITIVE . . I have come to believe that it will make such a difference in reaching all your goals. Find the small victories to celebrate!! Sometimes I get caught up in the “scale” and I have to remind myself of all the good things going on . . . I am exercising nearly everyday, I am trying to eat healthy everyday, I am stronger everyday . . . I try to keep a little journal of at least one thing a day I’m proud of. I remember at my heaviest when I went up two flights of stairs and was just so happy I could go ten steps at a time!!! When I read back on those days now (late 2007) I realize how much healthier I am!!!!

mamacindy81

Thanks Brady!! I did forget to tell all of you of the compliment that my daughter gave me last week. She said she is so happy to have parents that want to take care of themselves by eating right and exercising. She is an OR nurse so she deals with trying to help people repair their difficulties every day.

Thinking on the positive, I've just got the best kids in the world! I'm so thankful for them. My son is a very positive person and people just love to be around him.

I am so thankful for a wonderful husband of 28 years.

Well I just finished my exercise, I've got to shower and the kitchen needs ANOTHER CLEANING!!! I'm so thankful for hot water and soap and yes, yes, yes, a dishwasher!

Bible Study Group tonight so I don't know if I'll be back.

I hope everyone has had a good day and remember ---- Drink another Glass of Water!!!

Cindy

vickim26

Good evening everyone,
Tried reading the posts quickly but will read slowly later. Having a really good time. Worked out at 6 every morning except today. getting ready to go right now to gym. Been very busy. lots of walking. eating right even though costing a fortune. 2 salads yesterday at epcot 50 bucks. salad and wrap today 25 bucks, losing weight priceless. LOL We got back early afternoon and after I took a nap we are now watching olympics. looking at the curling you all have been talking about. did not know what we were watching then when they said Irealized it was what some of you have been talking about. pretty interesting. got to go. try to post tomorrow.
vicki m

weaklink109

Hi Everyone.:flowerforyou:

Michelle--Even if it took forever to run the Daytona 500, I am still jealous that you were there and I was not:sad: :sad: I was also bummed that due to the length of time the race ran, I don't have all of it on tape. I always allow an extra hour beyond the time they say when I tape races, but who could have imagined a combined delay of over TWO hours because of a POTHOLE for Pete sake!!:noway: :noway:

Cheryl and Carolle--Welcome!! The more the merrier!!

Vicki--Those expensive menu prices would make me lose my appetite!!:laugh:

Barbie--Tell Jake if he wants to put fingers in the salad, he should get a package of "chicken fingers" or "ladyfingers" and save his own as he will need all of them for keyboarding!!!:laugh: :laugh:

If anyone is tired of "doggie stories" read no further, here is the latest on "The Mis-adventures of the Three Little Pigs."

I already posted yesterday about Mai Li's escape attempt at the groomers on Monday, but that was before I became aware of another canine transgression. Not surprisingly, my next story involves "Bradley the Terror:":heart:

On Sunday night, at a church dinner, I was given some extra dessert, which I planned to take to my mom and dad. It was two chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting and a little chocolate decoration on top of each one. Very cute, in honor of Valentine's Day. To keep them from being flattened, I put them in a box that was in the back of my hatchback car. Due to a change in plans, I didn't make it to my parents' on Sunday night, so I left the cupcakes in the car, along with other items intended for them. On Monday morning, I got up later than planned and hurried to get the doggies walked and into the car for their grooming appointment. I put Bradley and Pepper into the car and took Mai Li back inside to make sure she got a drink before we left. When I came out, I loaded her in and we took off. Bradley, I noticed, had some reddish "crumbs" in his beard when I got him out of the car, but I didn't really think too much about it.

After my little footrace with Mai Li was concluded, and the three of them were safely under the control of the groomer, I visited my parents, and as I was sitting in their living room, I suddenly remember the cupcakes, and realized they were not in the box--which I brought upstairs since it had other items intended for my mom and dad. About that time, I recalled the "crumbs.":noway: and realized my little Yorkshire piglet had porked out on both of the cupcakes!! My mom commented they must have been good if he ate them, but since I think he is part goat--he even ate the paper covers that were on the cupcakes:noway: -- I am not sure that the fact he ate them proves anything, except that no food item is safe unless it is out of his reach!!:laugh: :laugh:

Bradley was not done with his "guerrilla eating tactics" for that day. When I picked up the dogs from the groomer, I had some additional food items in the car that I had picked up for my mom --including a bag with three hoagie rolls in it. I opened the door, put Bradley and the others in, walked around to the other side of the car and opened that door, and that little stinker had ALREADY stuck his nose in the bread bag and taken a bite out of one of the hoagie rolls!!!! :noway: :noway: Talk about speedy!!

My mom is a good sport. She said she would cut that end off the roll and use the rest of it.

The only bit of mischief that Pepper got into today was managing to get the ribbon off his head placed there by the groomer less than 24 hours before. That is a new record. It usually takes at least a couple of days!!!:laugh:

So far today, everyone has stayed out of trouble, but it is only about 6:30 pm PT, so their is still plenty of time left for someone to be naughty!:laugh: :laugh:

Barb

genann

Barb, I just love your story about your dogs. I love dogs and all the mischeif they get into. There are a total of 6 dogs in my family, including my daughters and grandaughters dogs, and there many stories to be told. In the summer when we have family picnics, the dogs are the main attractions....except of course for my little great grandaughter...and she loves all of them too.

I had a great day at work and the sun was out all day! My husband is getting rested up after all the snowplowing and is in a much better mood. What more could you ask for?

Have a great day everyone...

vickim26

Good evening ladies,
I just received some very sad news. My cousin whom you all have been praying for passed away this evening. She was 56 years old and leaves behind a husband, two children and a grandchild. I am so very sad. We were very close growing up and I just wish I could have seen her or talked to her or something. Anyway please pray for her family and for me. Thank you ladies for all of your support through everything.
Vicki M

weaklink109

Vicki--

So sorry to hear of your cousin's passing. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that she is not suffering with her illness any longer, and that you and your family can feel support from one another to get through this sad time.:flowerforyou: You will be in my prayers.

Barb

pmjsmom

Vicki--Prayers for you and your family. I'm sure your cousin knew how much you wanted to be with her. She's not in pain anymore which is a blessing. Take care.

exermom

McMadame - what I did with the GS cookies was I'd have like 2 or 4 per night until I finished the package. Now there's only one more package left, and I don't expect to be buying any more! Actually, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those cookies, so most times when the GS are selling their cookies, I buy the peanut butter patties which I don't like (but dh does). I'm just wondering if I should just get the damage over with and then be done with that one package. I honestly didn't know the calorie difference between the 2% milk and the skim, so I just assumed that it was a large calorie difference and didn't have any milk but had water instead. How would I have been able to measure out 2oz of the milk? I may sound like I'm rationalizing having those cookies, but I really did need to know if the entire package was OK.

Deb - nope, they didn't have any yogurt. Like I said, they didn't even have oatmeal...only grits, cheese grits, and biscuits and gravy. Yes, I know that I really need calcium. As a matter of fact, I take calcium suppliments each day (which reminds me that I need to take another one since the body can only absorb 500mg at a time). Thank you so much for all your good advice and words. It really means a lot to me.

zaza - where in the northeast are you? We used to live in the Poconos (moved there from NJ) then in Kennett Square (PA) before moving down here.

Well, got back on track. Did Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones DVD, then went food shopping. I find that the best time for me to go food shopping is right after exercising. So far today I've had 112oz of water. Tomorrow I'm going to take the deep water aerobics class, which reminds me that I want to put a piece of fruit in my gym bag. I always get so hungry after swimming, so there's me in the locker room eating my apple or pear. Think tomorrow I'll have a clementine since I have some that I would like to finish up.

hmmmm....I have to take my car for an oil change tomorrow. I usually take something with me to read while I'm waiting. I've already read my Fitness and Prevention magazines and Health hasn't come yet. Guess I'll need to take my book, the Omnivore's Dilemma. Just finished In Defense of Food and I really didn't get much out of it. But the Omnivore's Dilemma to me is interesting. I never realized how many things are derived from corn! Maybe I'll start on the blanket for a friend and take that with me.

Cindy - I'm with you, I would rather not take drugs. Now dh is a different type of person, he would rather take a drug to lower his cholesterol than to try to change his lifestyle. Not me, I only take a drug if I really must. As a matter of fact, the MD down here put me on calcitonin in add'n to my osteoporosis drug (which I'd been on for some years). I had to do a report on osteoporosis for a class I took, and in all my research I learned that calcitonin is the least effective. When I mentioned this to the MD, he agreed with me but said that it needs to be taken in conjunction with another drug (like a bisphenol, not sure about a SERM) to be effective. Well...I had a BMD scan done and basically nothing changed. So I told him I was discontinuing it (who knows what it was doing to my nasal cavities? I might consider it if I'd seen an improvement, but I didn't), which he wasn't very pleased about at all. But oh well.....

Got some great news today. My son called (I was out), spoke to dh. Seems he'll be home this summer (yea, yea) and actually asked if he could stay at our house. At least he'll be on the same continent. Heck, for that matter, he'll even be in the same time zone as me. When it's Friday for me, it'll be Friday for him. Ain't life grand????? He said that he'll be taking some classes in Orlando, and asked if he could stay at the condo. Looks like we'll HAVE to get down there pretty soon to at least buy a new refrigerator.

Barb - dh taped the race, too. He added an extra hour to be recorded. Who would have ever thought that the race would last so long? But it was a great finish. At least we got to watch the finish in warmth...lol

Vicki - I am so sorry for your loss, words can't even begin to describe it. Know that your cousin is no longer in pain and you now have your own guardian angel. I'll be praying for her family.

Michele

AliceLMS

Prayers for you Vicki and your family as well. Alice

barbiecat

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: Vicki, I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin.....I'm sure she knew how much you cared about her.......I send warm and loving thoughts to you, my friend.
hugs Barbie

MacMadame

#3 - I love MacMadame's "Worth It" scale. Great mind trick.

Thanks! I wrote a whole blog post on it once. With graphs and everything. :laugh:

I do this for everything I put in my mouth. I weigh the nutritional composition of the food vs. how satisfying it is. For things like cheese, which I don't care about one way or another, I usually end up with reduced fat cheese. I honestly can't tell the difference between it and the full-fat most of the time. But I absolutely with NOT eat non-fat cheese as I find it totally disgusting and it is never "worth it'! But I always have regular whipped cream because the difference is only 10 calories and non-fat whipped cream is just not satisfying enough to be worth saving only 10 calories.

Like I said... sometimes it's worth it to have cookies. But, if you think about how many calories they have and how a lot of them aren't really that great, a lot of times it's not. So I have them when they are *good* cookies and I can afford the calories and carbs and the rest of the time they are just not worth it.

I think when you think of it like this, it doesn't feel so much like you are constantly depriving yourself. If you think about and decide you don't want whatever it is, that is mentally different than telling yourself that you really wanted it but you are being "strong" or "good" and not eating it anyway.

barbiecat

Barbie--Tell Jake if he wants to put fingers in the salad, he should get a package of "chicken fingers" or "ladyfingers" and save his own as he will need all of them for keyboarding!!!:laugh: :laugh:

Jake says thank you for the suggestions and wonders if Butterfingers would be a good idea, too :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Since the injury was to his thumb, he can still keyboard and use the TV remote but not wash dishes :laugh: or play golf:brokenheart: :sad:

msh0530

Vicki - So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and yours.

I am kind of in a funk today. I gave blood, which pleases me a lot. I hadn't been able to give for a while due to low iron, but with my new healthy lifestyle, I passed with flying colors. However, I am finding that it is zapping my energy tonight. And they told me not to go swimming tonight - didn't realize how much I would miss that. However, I am just rejoicing that I was able to help out some unknown someone somewhere with my blood again, and knowing that my day will dawn brightly again tomorrow. Speaking of which, I had better get to bed. Good night all!

weaklink109

Barbie--Tell Jake if he wants to put fingers in the salad, he should get a package of "chicken fingers" or "ladyfingers" and save his own as he will need all of them for keyboarding!!!:laugh: :laugh:

Jake says thank you for the suggestions and wonders if Butterfingers would be a good idea, too :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Since the injury was to his thumb, he can still keyboard and use the TV remote but not wash dishes :laugh: or play golf:brokenheart: :sad:

Guess "thumbing a ride":noway: is out of the question for a while too, huh!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

And Butterfingers general crumble easily, so not sure how well they would survive being cut up!! LOL

BTW, I don't like to wash dishes either, but when I want to avoid that, I use paper plates.. It saves on bandaids and trips to the ER!!!!:laugh: :laugh:

As for golf, after taking NINE strokes:noway: :grumble: on the second hole of my first foray into Wii golf last weekend, I think I will have no problem avoiding that sport in the future!!!:laugh:

Barb

DebbieW

#3 - I love MacMadame's "Worth It" scale. Great mind trick.

Thanks! I wrote a whole blog post on it once. With graphs and everything. :laugh:

Like I said... sometimes it's worth it to have cookies. But, if you think about how many calories they have and how a lot of them aren't really that great, a lot of times it's not. So I have them when they are *good* cookies and I can afford the calories and carbs and the rest of the time they are just not worth it.

Good morning everyone,

First of all, Vicki, I am so very sorry for the loss of you cousin. Please accept my sincere condolences.

MacMadame - I really do like your "Worth It" scale. Sometimes, it's "worth it" to have the little indulgence of what you truly like, such as real whipped cream vs a fake whipped cream.

This reminds me of something that I read once, it said:

"if you don't understand what the ingredients are in the product you are eating....why would you "choose" to put that food into your body?"

That question really resonated within me. I really took my reading of the nutritional labels further. Instead of just reading the carbs, fat, sodium etc. on the label, I also began paying attention to what the list of ingredients were in the product. It really opened my eyes.

There are so many "ingredients" in the foods we consume daily that we don't even know (unless we're a trained professional) what they are. These foods are called "non foods" by nutritional experts. These are manufactured, processed, scientifically engineered ingredients added to our food supply and we don't even know what they are or exactly what they are doing to our bodies. Although one look in a mirror can usually give us a pretty good idea.

Hence the push to eat whole foods. Foods that our bodies through all of our generations understand how to break down, digest and run our bodies efficiently.

To me, I try to understand what I'm putting into my body so that I can try to be as healthy as I can possibly be entering into my "mature" years.

Have a great day everyone and here's to making the right choices for a healthy body.

Debbie

plantlady99

Hi Ladies:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I really miss reading all your encouraging post. I just don't want to lose this thread and all the great people on it. I hope to be back soon.

Kathy

jbuffan218

Joining here mid -month but I dont want to loose this thread.
Turning 50 tomorrow, afraid this birthday is gonna be the one that messes with my head.
I know the reason is because for the first time in my life I feel as if I am looking my age. I have always looked years younger than my age ( I've heard this for years) I dont hear it anymore. My skin has aged, my body has aged and menopause mid -drift has found a comfy spot where my waist used to be. I feel like the love child of Bea Arthur & Sponge Bob. Amazonian tall and square. Thats me. Not " technically" overweight but very fluffy and matronly. Breasts getting bigger every year?? Seriously? No waistline anymore and my once stunning legs are starting to resemble Hilary Clintons ( think cankels) No offense to Hills supporters.:ohwell:
With that being said I havent exercised seriously / strenuosly ( sp?) for more than a week here and there in about 10 years.

I was looking at another thread for motivation but there was only one lady my age and one man in his 40's
Didnt think being motivated by 20 somethings, with metabolisms that are still on fire would be very beneficial for my menopausal mid section. I am finding it difficult to relate to people that do 90 minute spin classes, P90X, run half or full marathons. I am hoping to find motivation here that is more in line with those things I might actually aspire to do.
I would love to hear from others out here that are dealing with age - related hormonal change weight gain and how SLOOOOOWW it comes off.
Hanging in there this time and actually seeing mini results.
Thanks for lettting me join the cool group :blushing:

Highest Weight : 173.5
Todays Weight : 169 ( mid week weigh in only for this post )
End of Feb Goal: 165
Final Goal : 150 before end of June 2010

jam0525

Vicki- Sorry to hear about your cousin.

Barbie - I hope Jake's finger heals quickly.

To all:

I've caught up on the posts this morning with my coffee and I just love all the encouragement and uplifting stories. To those who need hugs to those having a sunny day::glasses:

Have a great Tuesday,

Jeannie

Benson

Morning Ladies and Jake??

Vicki - I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts today.

Well today when the 'buzzer' went at 4:45 I thought 'nope not today' and I rolled over to go back to sleep. I laid there for another 15 minutes all the while thinking 'all the other people are going what's wrong with your??' So I hauled my sleepy, sore body out of bed and off I went to exercise class 507 calories later - and I'm still alive!!!

I wonder if anyone has had a problem dropping any pounds once you start exercising?? I have been very faithfully going to an exercise class (not easy either) 5 days a week and doing a dvd at home on weekends, for six weeks. I have only slipped on my calorie intake 3 times and only eat 2/3's of my exercise calories and have only lost 3 lbs. I'm not really complaining, because I know I'm doing good things for the inside and I notice myself a bit smaller here and there but the scale number still has a hold on me. I guess I thought the changes would show on the scale quicker. Maybe my body thinks there's no use losing it because I just put it back on anyway:laugh: I will keep eating right and I will keep exercising because oddly enough, I like it. I've read many times how it sometimes takes a little longer for the results.

Other than that, I've just been busy with the kids and the home reno:grumble: Drywall dust is very annoying!

Back to work I go Have a great day everyone.

Heather

AliceLMS

Hi All,

I have been MIA for a while. For all you new posters I am generally a "lurker", love to read and take great encouragement from all your posts, but don't always respond in a timely manner.

This time I have been out so long most of the new posters won't know me.

Barbie, glad to hear Jake's thumb is better.

Kathy, remember to take care of yourself in those few quiet moments.

Barb, love your stories, as you know I have my own Yorshire Terror's at home. They always keep me laughing.

Vicki I hope you can find comfort in the graciousness of faith, and the love you and your cousin shared.

Mary glad to hear all is well with you. Always enjoy your posts. What an active and engaged family you have.


Tuesday last I had an exploratory surgery, nothing major was found, and I will have the final results next Monday.
I have had no pain to speak of, but I certainly have been tired. My weight has been all over every where, and my workouts have been very limited. The various aggravations of menopause, that were basically gone are back with a vengenance. ( pausing to wipe droplets off the keyboard :ohwell:)

My goal for now, is to snap out of it and get back to work!
I have done well on my water and have been consistent on my calories, but not always the quality of the food going in my mouth. Time to straighten up!
The sourcream Valentines day cookies with the violent pink icing ( My grandaughter colored the icing and loved it. She and her little brother, as well as I had a great time making these.) were definitely a problem.

My sister and I attended the state garden show Sunday and had a wonderful time. We plant and maintain a park in the summer as well as our own gardens. I am soooooooo looking forward to spring. In the meanwhile I am repotting my house plants, starting seeds for the outdoor gardens, and making plans for new gardens.

Now I had best get back to work! to all of you. Alice

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Happy Wednesday to All-

Cheryl in Colorado Welcome (I'm in Colorado too):flowerforyou:

VickiM - So sorry to read about your cousin, {{hugs}} and prayers coming your way.

jbuffain- Welcome:flowerforyou: , yep this group can be called steady and sure...a great group of 50+er's

Barbie - hope Jakes finger continues to heal quickly

Heather - good for you getting out of bed to exercise, wish it was something I could force myself to do, especially since all the equipment is in the basement:grumble: ...but alas I do it after I get home from work.

Alice - will be praying that the test results come back with nothing serious.

The challenges continue with my Mom, her housekeeper (who is more friend then employee) is encouraging my Mom to get better so she can return to her own home . I'm just not sure that is a good thing, at 83 she really needs more care than what I have in place for her. I had caregivers coming every day 8-11am and 8-9pm...but she still managed to fall three times :sad: since Thanksgiving and this last one last Wednesday (was it just a week ago...seems longer) where she broke her pelvis and she didn't call lifeline...well for me that's the last one. I did tell her I wouldn't force her to move from her home as long as she wasn't falling and could handle it...well now i don't think she can...it's gonna be hard convincing:grumble: her I'm not trying to be mean but just care for her...with no siblings to help with this it's hard.

Tomorrow we find out if my hubby is on the cut list:huh: ...hope not I really like that he has a job with a paycheck.

Yesterday was my #10 mark and I'm doing pretty good with that..if the other stresses would just go away.

Everyone GO, FIGHT, WIN we can do it.:flowerforyou:

Laura

BirdieM

Again, I'm sooooo busy! Trying to keep up with reading the posts but very little time to reply!

So a big HELLO and many HUGS to all.!!!!!

I lost another lb too:blushing:

BirdieM:smooched:

mynyddisamrs

:drinker: Good evening all .. bit late logging in but I'm here!!

I'm feeling "Old" today as my sister rang , saying I'm to be a Great, Great Aunt!! my Great niece is expecting her first baby in Sept. On the same day as my Dad's and my grandson's birthday!! DS is to be a Great Grandmother , My Mum is thus a Great Great , Great Grandmother ...phew! Xmas and New Year festivities have a lot to answer for eh?

:embarassed: Can't say I've done any exercise today ... hope to do the DVD tonight.I've managed to keep in the calories but haven't many left .
:noway: Scales said the same this morning ...again! Only me to blame though ,I know!!

:yawn: Highlight of my exciting day ....We've waited in for the gas man to repair the oven. It was in our house when we moved in and has been so good 'til now. Starts up but thats it!! So no roast dinners! Sharp intake of breath and £168 later ...he's back tomorrow to fit a new part .

:laugh: Back to work tomorrow too and Friday so at least I can put that as some exercise!

Mum's back from her day centre now so.... I'm back to Carers mode now and will be back tomorrow.

Take care of yourselves everyone ...... thanks for being with me on this journey. I know I'm an awful passenger!!

jam0525

Laura - I hope your hubby isn't on the cut list. About your Mom - I do know what you are going through. My brother and I had to force my parents out of their home of 40+ years as it was not safe for them any more (January 2003). Mom still resents it and still through a digs my way when she can. Good luck with everything. I will be thinking of you this week. Jeannie

lose2cruise

So, ok. I've been using the sight for tracking my weight for a while and have never chatted. I am at an all time high of 173. I'm 5'7. Have gained 30 bls in 10 years. My Dr says it it imperitive that I loose 20 lbs. So, I am going to try.

Welcome, Peggy,:flowerforyou:
I started this journey year ago at an all time high of 183 and didn't really believe I could lose the weight. I took it one day at a time, stayed open minded to the new ideas I heard on MFP,and took baby steps in changing my life. You can do that too. :bigsmile: Barbie

Barbie - your weightloss is inspiring!