WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY

rjadams

Happy day after!!

Okay so it wasn't the most calorie conscience weekend but it was tasty. I am amazed that I did make so much better choices than I would have in the past even though I went over. It was all good and today is a new day!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICE!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Jackie - glad the fight was in your mom's imagination and not real. At least she was protecting her own.

Mimi - your food sounds amazing.

Donna - congrats on the large mouth bass. how fun

Michele _ icertainly understand seeing your kids whenever the chance arises especially on mothers day.

Welcom to the new ones. You have found a group of amazing, supportive women. They all keep me going.

So What I have to say today is this

Its a new day... its a new dawn... and I FEEL GOOD!!!:happy:

doobiedoo

:flowerforyou: I thought was on the May thread, but found out I wasn't!:ohwell: Three of our adult children will be home this week! We have fun when the kids come home. Our oldest daughter and her family are on their way to the Phllipines. This will be the first time the little girls will get to meet their Phillipino grandparents! And the first time Alvin has been home since he and our daughter got married three and a half years ago.
I found a wonderful instant oatmeal at the store yesterday. It is called Oat Fit by Better Oats. It is so easy to make and has yummy flavors. It has only 100 calories. It is definitely a find! Well, have things to do to get ready for our 'company'. Have a great day!:flowerforyou:

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: doobie doo, I'm so glad you found us......glad your kids are headed for a great trip.....:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Alice, Happy Birthday.

:flowerforyou: We leave in about an hour to go to California for our daughter's graduation from college.....because we are staying with our son and his family (imagine four adults, two teenagers, and a toddler in a house with one bathroom and one computer) we may not get to the computer much on the trip. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: so I decided to give myself a vacation from posting food and exercise. The first thoughts through my head this morning were to eat a "little extra" breakfast since I wasn't going to post it. But on a saner note as I was packing the cooler, I was mentally counting calories (apple slices 55 calories, hard boiled egg 70 calories......) so I guess I count whether I log it or not.

:drinker: :drinker: Kathy and Barb, I'll be waving as I pass your exits on I-5 but no time to stop today.......we have plans for dinner at Novak's Hungarian Restaurant in Albany, Oregon, and nothing will keep us from getting there....this will be Mother's Day and Date Night all rolled into one:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: The cats have been dropped off at The Cat's Pajamas, DH is getting his hair cut, then we drop the poodles off at the boarding place and head south........:sad: :sad: it's raining so it won't be the most beautiful drive but we love the rain because it keeps Washington green:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I'll check in when I can......let's all be sane one day at a time....... Barbie

donna56

:flowerforyou: doobie doo, I'm so glad you found us......glad your kids are headed for a great trip.....:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Alice, Happy Birthday.

:flowerforyou: We leave in about an hour to go to California for our daughter's graduation from college.....because we are staying with our son and his family (imagine four adults, two teenagers, and a toddler in a house with one bathroom and one computer) we may not get to the computer much on the trip. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: so I decided to give myself a vacation from posting food and exercise. The first thoughts through my head this morning were to eat a "little extra" breakfast since I wasn't going to post it. But on a saner note as I was packing the cooler, I was mentally counting calories (apple slices 55 calories, hard boiled egg 70 calories......) so I guess I count whether I log it or not.

:drinker: :drinker: Kathy and Barb, I'll be waving as I pass your exits on I-5 but no time to stop today.......we have plans for dinner at Novak's Hungarian Restaurant in Albany, Oregon, and nothing will keep us from getting there....this will be Mother's Day and Date Night all rolled into one:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: The cats have been dropped off at The Cat's Pajamas, DH is getting his hair cut, then we drop the poodles off at the boarding place and head south........:sad: :sad: it's raining so it won't be the most beautiful drive but we love the rain because it keeps Washington green:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I'll check in when I can......let's all be sane one day at a time....... Barbie

Barbie, have a safe trip and enjoy yourself :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

ainslieglen

Hi everyone...

Still here in Edmonton where it's finally starting to look like spring! Maybe just a prelude to another snow and cold snap. I find this weather so very depressing. Especially when I know Victoria has glorious weather(right, Rennie?).

Being here with my brother is good, but I had a bit of rough patch yesterday. I heard from all 4 kids, and talked to 2 of my grandchildren. But it sometimes is tough to have all of them so far away. Saturday night was my NC granddaughter's first prom and that was bittersweet. She'll be off to college next year. My daughter posted prom pictures on Facebook, and she looked so lovely and grown up. We're all so proud of her! Sob!Sob!..Whiny grandmother at large!!:sad:

Rebel... so happy for you to have husband home

Mimi, I'm so darn impressed by your whole approach to mfp, you push me to keep trying.:flowerforyou:

RJ...we're doing great

Myny...Keep up the good work!:drinker:

Barbie...your daily posts are really motivating...have a super trip:happy:

Thanks all, for your interest and for your caring support. Couldn't do it without you. I mean that!

Ainslieglen

jam0525

Hello everyone,

Thank you for all the kind words about my cousin's son Scott. Scott died yesterday on Mother's Day. He was in his late 20's and a very bright wonderful person.

Jeannie

exermom

Vince took PJ to the vet today. Since last week, he's lost another 1/2 pound -- which isn't good at all. Vince took some of the DM (dry cat food) and some moist and let the vet watch as PJ attempted to eat. From what the vet saw from his examination of PJ and also from observing him eating, it appears that PJ has lost quite a bit of muscle control. The vet's GUESS is lymphoma. Tomorrow PJ is going for an ultrasound because when they did the radiograph, the vet looked at it and felt that certain organs weren't where he would have expected them to be. The radiograph didn't give enough detail, but the ultrasound should. So I'm stress baking and doing some eating. I've had a piece of this iced chocolate chip cookie (I know I had it from stress), I'm making brownies right now so I had some of the batter (I make them from scratch), and 1/4 of this chocolate chip cookie. Gotta stop this. On the bright side -- I did 1 hr deep water workout today and so far have had 96oz of water. For a stress reliever why can't I "stress clean"?

You know, I usually do the body test on the Wii first thing in the morning. However, yesterday I had to do it at night since we didn't get home until late. It said that I'd gained 3lbs. But this morning it says that I lost 2lbs. I knew that some of that 3lb gain was due to the difference in time. I really only look at weight for the whole week (a gain or loss) because of things like this.

Tomorrow I'll do a band workout at home, since who knows what'll happen?

barbie - have a safe trip

Happy birthday Alice

exermom

Hello everyone,

Thank you for all the kind words about my cousin's son Scott. Scott died yesterday on Mother's Day. He was in his late 20's and a very bright wonderful person.

Jeannie

I just saw this post. I'm so very very sorry to hear this.

Michele

donna56

Hello everyone,

Thank you for all the kind words about my cousin's son Scott. Scott died yesterday on Mother's Day. He was in his late 20's and a very bright wonderful person.

Jeannie

I just saw this post. I'm so very very sorry to hear this.

Michele

I don't know how I missed this, but I did. I am also sorry to hear this, so sad.

weaklink109

Jeannie--
Caught up on reading and saw you message about Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michelle--
I hope PJ is not in pain. I pray they find something that can be "fixed." I know what it is like to have a dog with cancer and I don't wish it on anyone.

Barbara (auntiebk)--
Nice to see you again. Hope all is well with you. I feel the same way you do about bathing suits:grumble: :laugh:

Barbie (cat)--
Have a safe journey...course by now you are already on the road, so not sure when you will see this. We will miss you.

Jackie--
Your mum sounds like someone to have in your corner. Glad she didn't hurt herself or anyone else.

Donna--
Glad you had fun fishing. I used to do some stream and lake trout fishing when I was married, but I don't like to go out in the wilds alone, so I haven't fished in about 8 years. The fish probably don't mind, but sometimes I miss being out there.
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Yesterday I made brunch at my mom and dad's. Whole wheat waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, pork sausage, veggie omelette, honeydew melon. Very tasty and other than the sausage, low in fat as well. I discovered a wonderful pancake mix--Hodgson Mills 100% whole wheat/buttermilk mix. The nutritionals are in the database. When you make the waffle recipe (with 3 TBLSP of oil, a cup of skim milk, 1 egg, and 1 cup of dry mix) and make 8 waffles (we have a waffle iron that makes 2 square ones at a time) there are about 115 calories per waffle.

I also hit the JC Penney sale on Saturday and found t-shirts 2/$12, so I got one for me and one for my mom. I wanted to make sure of the size, and when it fit on Sunday, I went back and got her 2 more. Luckily, I remembered a $10 off coupon I received that expired on Sunday, so I used it and the two shirts only cost me $2 + tax!!:drinker: :drinker: So I decided to get 2 more for me while I was at it. I bought MEDIUMS for myself. They are a little tight, but in another 10 lbs. they should be fine. I also bought a pair of jeans that are a size too small, so now I have another reason to get back with the program!!!

Welcome farmangel and other newbies!!

Take care, all. I need to get a movin' on my day.

Barb

vickim26

Jeannie,
so sorry about Scott. You and yours are in my prayers.
Vicki M

rjadams

Jeannie - so sorry for you and your family's loss. My thoghts are with you.

Michele - I hope that they find out soon what is wrong with PJ and that he isn't suffering too much.

Barb - I love a deal two t shirts for 2 bucks. good shopping my friend.

Barbie - safe trip and God speed.

I just finished my two hour treadmill stint. I wish I could go by what it said I burnt. It said 1095 calories but the HRM said 755 so I gotta go with the 755. I still have more working out to do:ohwell:

I hope you are all having a great day.

Laura80111

:noway: Do you know how long it takes to get caught up when you stop reading on a Friday ????Now that I'm done so much has happened in many lives but will only make a few comments...just posting individual ones would take me forever too

:flowerforyou: Welcome to all the new ones, this is a great place to find friends and encouragment!

Rose-:flowerforyou: So sorry about Starr, I know that feeling we experienced it 10 1/2 years ago when Linus (named because he loved to be buried in blankets) died and was promptly replaced by Peanut

Fabulous50 - Is your son stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs? It's hard when the kids live far away.

Donna56 - I will be on the lookout for the results of your SIL/BIL dog, it's so hard when the "kids" aren't well

Viv - Glad your Uncle is better:flowerforyou:

Jeannie - :flowerforyou: Sorry about your cousins son, Scott, prayers and hugs for the family.

Mary- must be doing okay on your trip haven't seen any special bulletins about a murder out that way

Barbie - I've decided I would love to become part of the "idle retired"...have a safe trip...Novak's YUM:drinker: it's been a long time since I've been there and my BIL only lives about 15 min away!

Ainslieglen - glad you are enjoying your time away, time sure does fly and seeing a granddaughter getting ready for college that must be something:drinker:

Viv- it's been interesting watching your elections:huh: you do it so differently over there and am wondering how it will all come out!
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Mother's day for us was quiet as we had our special dinner with #3 son on Sat night, but all three boys called and I always love to hear from them....even #2 Son at Ft. Jackson was able to call, he was telling me how different this training will be compared to when he was there in 2002/2003 for his basic training, now being an officer has a private room and when he went to get his hair cut, he returned and the maid had been there and everything was cleaned up:bigsmile: he's decided being an officer has all the privledges!

Called my Mom, she gets so much confused anymore. I'm hoping that once she is in the Adult Foster Home that she will once again be able to know the different days of the week, as at the Rehab center everyday is the same, it's like she's living in the movie "Ground Hog Day":sad: doing the same thing day after day.

Hubby called his Mom and she was telling him that she can't walk without a walker now and that his brother was going to be putting her in an Assisted Living, but we aren't sure if that's correct, he has to call his brother to see...the one thing that was bothersome was in the 20 min call she told him the same thing four times, not remembering that she'd already told him. So hard watching your parents get old

For my Mother's Day dinner I wanted BBQ Steaks and I through caution to the wind and ate the whole 16oz steak, corn on the cobb with butter and an antipasto salad...way over on calories but I'm back on top of it today and drinking plenty and will not let the scale scare me because I have until Friday when I weigh in again.

Everyone have a good day and will check back in tomorrow am:drinker: continue to fight off those pounds and drink plenty of water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Laura

donna56

Wow! I just did about 22 min. or so of zumba basics and was sweating like a pig! All of that sweat, I know I had to burn some calories :drinker: I don't know if I logged it in correctly, but I logged it as general dancing seeing I don't do all that jumping they do. My jumping days are long gone I think My jump is more like a slight bounce :blushing:

Laura - They had Princess put to sleep today and are very upset as expected. I talked to my SIL a couple of hours ago. The vet said that was no sense in bringing her home because she was also having trouble breathing. The pancreas was way too far gone. They did all they could do for her for 4 days at the animal hospital. It's a shame that she was so young to go through this. My SIL did some research on that breed and found that they are sick prone. Thanks for looking out for the update. By the way, I wouldn't worry too much about what you ate yesterday, it seems alot of mom's did the same thing and just got back on track today Besides, it's my understanding that a cheat day is a good thing
Donna

BirdieM

Sun 05/09/10 11:46 AMHappy Mothers Day!

I was born on Mothers Day, May 10 in 1954. My Mom always told me that she felt so bad that she had to leave me at the hospital for an extra week, because the kids at home had the mumps. She was an outstanding woman and a wonderful Mother. I miss her everyday. Give your Mom an extra hug from me today.

Beautiful day here , frost last night but clear and sunny today. My husband arranged for me to have the day off. Not an easy feat at this time of year. I was able to go to Church this morning. Now off to the local nursery with my Son and DIL. Great Day!!
Alice

Happy Birthday Alice!
BirdieM

BirdieM

:flowerforyou: Mothers Day went well as all my daughters and grandchildren came over! Stayed cautious on the food and had 2 glasses of wine. I’m sure I was within my calories as I worked off over 300 calories in the morning.

Welcome Farmangel!:flowerforyou:

Mary…Hope you’re enjoying Stars on Ice and everyone’s behaving! :laugh: Don’t want to go buy Reeses Pieces (if you know what I mean!).:laugh:

Jackie, hope mums over her agitation today and I wouldn’t “worry about curry”…hey…that rhymes….:laugh: Glad you’re picking up today!

Michelle: Sounds like you made some good choices with your food yesterday. :flowerforyou: Today’s stress with PJ etc is just a bump in the road.:ohwell: You handled it well with the exercise and water!:flowerforyou:

Mimi: Congrats on the new grand nephew! :flowerforyou: Sounds like you had a busy day and did well on your food!


Donna,sorry about the dog. :frown: But it sounds like it was the merciful thing to do. Still hard on the family though! On another note….Good catch!

Robin: Glad you had a nice day. It really is true, that even your “Worse day” now…is better than some of your “Normal days” before!

Barbie, hope your having a grand old time!:flowerforyou:

Ainslieglen, I would feel the same way if my family were not around me.:frown: Better to be a whiny grandmother who misses her family…than one who doesn’t care at all! Hang in there!!! You have your MFP Family!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Jeannie, so sorry about Scott! How awful! Prayers going up!!! :brokenheart:

Laura: Hang in there with all the parent situations going on!:noway: Some times life gets a little stressful!:ohwell:

Smwert, Vicki, Auntiebk, Doobiedoo, Barb and anyone else I haven’t mentioned…Have a great day! I just ran out of time so must close the office.:drinker: :drinker:

BirdieM

Laura80111

Donna thank you for the Princess update, let your IL's know we are feeling their saddness

Forgot to wish Alice :flowerforyou: Happy Birthday:flowerforyou:

Laura

donna56

UGH!!! I am so mad!:mad: Here I excercised my heart out today so I could eat decently to keep in my range of everything, calories, sodium, fat etc.and what happens? My lettuce for my salad tasted horrible! It looks good, crunches good, but taste musty or something. :grumble: I ate a Michelina dinner for dinner thinking I would be fine with a 2 cup salad, WRONG! Now I am stuck with a slight appetite still and no salad. If I eat anything else, I will go over, probably way over on my sodium. I don't want to sit down to some steamed veggies without any thing to go with them. Live and learn I guess. I did manage to eat a light yogurt for desert. :sad:

wizzywig

Just popping in to say Hi,

I've just got back from a visit to the Theatre to see Hot Flush - it was very funny, a comedy musical mainly about the menopause. Quite risque in parts too. For those in the UK it starred Lesley Joseph from Birds of a feather. I went with my sister in Law her sister and my daughters Boss - we are all ladies of a certain age :laugh:

Jeannie so sorry to hear about your cousin.

Happy Birthday Alice :drinker:

I only just stayed within my calories today, going to the Theatre I ate a few chocolates and Helen bought me an ice cream (even though I said I didn't want one :grumble: ) but for some reason today I ate a lot of snacks so must get back on track tomorow.

Quick update on uncle, he's still in hospital, he was feeling much better, but felt a little sick today after eating his meal. Dad mentioned it to a nurse, so it doesn't look like he'll be home just yet, maybe home by the end of the week.

It is getting late so I'll get myself off to bed.
Take Care everyone & BFN
Viv

pmjsmom

Jeannie--My prayers go up fpr you and you family. What a tragedy!

I had a good, but busy, weekend. Saturday I worked and then did some grocery shopping. Got some really good deals on some fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, we got these deals because our favorite (almost a) Dollar Store is going out of business. They ALWAYS had good produce at really low prices!

On Sunday we went to my daughter's baby shower which was given by her coworkers. It was fun and they had some really good snacks and not just chips and dip, etc. So we ended up with MORE fresh fruit and veggies as they gave us the leftovers!

Then we grilled some burgers,I got some gardening done and then we pretty much called it a day.

The weather was beautiful and we all enjoyed the sunny weekend.

weaklink109

Donna--
So sorry to hear about Princess. I hope your relatives are doing ok, but I can certainly understand why they would be upset.

There can be genetic issues with any breed of dog, but the Brussels Griffon (which is what I think she was, based upon your comment about the nickname) isn't a particularly sickly breed. As with any purebred, if the bloodline has genetic issues, they can affect the offspring.

I have familiarity with pancreatitis, and unfortunately, it can be very serious. It is possible to get a bad case of it if a small dog eats something that is high in fat. There can be other causes as well. I am sure your relatives' vet already went over all the possibilities with them, but this info is presented for everyone. Be careful about the kind of "peoplefood" treats you give your dog--especially if that dog is small. The same thing that won't make a large dog blink can make a small one very ill.

Alice--
Happy Birthday!!

Just on here for a sec, so BFN

Barb

donna56

Barb, thanks for your post. I don't know where my SIL found her info at, that's just what she told me. I can believe my BIL didn't help any underlying condition. Geez, he fed that dog anything and everything. He at one time was giving her ice cream for a treat. By the way, the breed you said was what she was. I couldn't think for the life of me what it was called.

My Simon won't eat anything but table food and it makes me mad because Bill feeds it to him and he is very spoiled. I keep telling him that it is not good for him, but he don't listen. I read your post to him so maybe he'll think about it. Simon is pretty healthy thank God, but sooner or later all this bad food is going to take it's toll on him.

AliceLMS

Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes. Family all here tonight for a cookout. I'm still under my calories but will have to work that piece of cake off. I did give the special piece with all the icing roses to my grandaughter.

Alice

weaklink109

Barb, thanks for your post. I don't know where my SIL found her info at, that's just what she told me. I can believe my BIL didn't help any underlying condition. Geez, he fed that dog anything and everything. He at one time was giving her ice cream for a treat. By the way, the breed you said was what she was. I couldn't think for the life of me what it was called.

My Simon won't eat anything but table food and it makes me mad because Bill feeds it to him and he is very spoiled. I keep telling him that it is not good for him, but he don't listen. I read your post to him so maybe he'll think about it. Simon is pretty healthy thank God, but sooner or later all this bad food is going to take it's toll on him.

Donna--

Here is something more you can read to him. If you do a google search on "bad food for dogs" you will learn more than he may WANT to know..

"Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?

A. Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid and Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
Xylitol (artificial sweetener) Can cause liver failure."

Here is a link to the page:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1659&aid=1030

Barb

donna56

Barb - Thank you, that's something else I will print out and keep. Maybe I will even make a copy to give to my BIL. They will end up getting another small dog as he is 72 yrs old and believes that a small dog is a good companion while his wife is at work. He says Princess kept him active, plus she was alot of company for him.
People don't realize that they are literally loving their pets to death.
Again, thank you, Donna

kackie

Hello Ladies, Happy May and Happy belated Mothers'Day to all. We just got in LATE last night from our wonderful family trip to Bahamas. I am NOT getting on the scale until friday...didn't too terrible but, Mimi, the wine spritzer idea just didn't hold up on that beautiful beach as well as I would have liked. The Pina Calada just called to me and I am not that kind of drink person usually. DH would bring me one and I didn't turn him down often. At least I didn't do this daily...but 3 times during 10 days still is a lot for me. I did great yesterday in the airports, however, and came in under calorie by skipping dinner having a to-go airport Caesar chicken salad. Not bad, really. The PLAN is to jump right back in!:flowerforyou:

I will catch up on all the posts later tonight, but wanted to say hello and how much I missed all of you. Thanks for you who sent messages. I could not log on there but appreciate the thoughts.

Jeanne, I am so sorry for your family's loss. What a sad, sad thing to happen on Mothers' Day.

Take care all! Kackie

caminogirl

Jeannie - my condolences and my prayers. So very hard at anytime to lose someone but even more so when they are so young.

Exermom - crossing my fingers for a helpful ultrasound for PJ and a happy outcome.

Laura - we are experiencing the same types of issues. My MIL is already in a long term care (assisted living) situation and now that they are separated we see the steady decline in my FIL. It's difficult at times especially since we are far away, but my BIL who lives close and is bearing the brunt of it all is bar-none the most patient man in the world. I thank God for him everyday - he's destined for sainthood in my books!

Yesterday I managed to stay on track (after a slightly disastrous weekend) right up until my neighbour asked me over for coffee and low and behold a nice piece of lemon cream cake was already cut and in front of me. It is hard to say no - and even if I did, no is just not heard. "I'm just shy" she says "eat" and not wanting to be rude, I eat. She speaks only Italian and I don't, so our conversation is somewhat limited but we are friendly. I worry that my 'no's' may be misinterpreted and insult her, so down went the lemon cake. Yet, I don't want to hide out all summer - I'm going to have to find a way to explain that I can't eat all her delicious baking .... which she doesn't eat as she's diabetic!! Perhaps I should 'pretend' to be diabetic too

Have a good day everyone,
Caminogirl

donna56

Well ladies, it was nice knowing you the short time I have been in this group My soon 2 b dh is going to kill me! :laugh: I just ordered a Polar heartrate monitor :drinker: I think I may have to tell a story about how much I paid for it :noway: :laugh: He is not at all into this fitness stuff. :grumble: I just decided, oh well, I'm worth it

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Good Morning!

It's supposed to get colder with rain/snow tonight into tomorrow:sad: Will warmer weather ever get here to stay? Just glad we aren't farther north into Wyoming where they are expecting up to a foot of snow:noway:

Talked with Mom last night, she had left her window open Sunday night and couldn't find her call button to get someone to close the window, now she is sick:sick: she sounded really awful, she thinks she has bronchitis, not sure if that's true or it's her self diagnosis.

Caminogirl - how nice that your neighbor invited you over:flowerforyou: maybe there could be a way you could let her know you are dieting and would still like to see her for just coffee:drinker:

Kackie - Welcome back :flowerforyou: did you take lots of pictures, would love to have a warm vicarious vacation right now:bigsmile:

Barb - thanks for that list about what's bad for dogs, we are so guilty of letting Peanut have tastes of a lot of that stuff:blushing: nothing in large quantities but stilll:blushing: :blushing: It reminded me of when I was growing up we had a dog (mutt) and we fed her, raw hamburger with grapenut flakes and an egg or cottage cheese...the vet always said her coat was the most heallthy he'd ever seen..she lived a long life too about 16 years!

Donna56 - Keep up the great job, all the hard work is sure to pay off (coming off on the scale):flowerforyou:

I was so good yesterday, it's amazing how easy it is for me to be good at work, must be something about routine Everyone have a good day and keep up the good work:drinker:

Laura

BirdieM

Donna: It is my guess that you didn’t gain weight with vegetables! It’s a learning process. And as far as the monitor goes,,,,yes, you are worth it!:flowerforyou:

Viv, I was off track last night and I’m sure it was an “I don’t give a da—“eating frenzy. :grumble: I was upset about being stuck in a situation that I didn’t know how to respond to. :noway: You know, the “I’ll be gracious and say what everyone else thinks I should say to keep the peace” or being honest and hurting someone. I chose to keep the doors of communication open by being polite but not compromising how I feel by just….not going there!:ohwell: . It still made me feel VERY uncomfortable ….so I ate Wheat thins and an extra fruit! OMG …as I said yesterday….my awful days now are not half as bad as they would have been a year ago! :flowerforyou:

Kathy: (pmjsmom; Sound like the shower went well and you made good food choices!:flowerforyou:

Wow Barb. You are the “Information Queen!”:laugh:

Kackie: I don’t think you did badly at all. A couple of “naughty” drinks in 10 days is very good. Had It been me I might have had them daily!!! :laugh: Welcome back!:flowerforyou:

Caminogirl: My first husband (who is now deceased) was Italian, and my MIL would always fill our plates and say...." yous eat!" I finally learned to keep something in my plate at all times (so she wouldn’t try to give me more) and when she wasn’t looking put some of the food in a napkin…. and the napkin in my pocketbook!:laugh:

Laura, I find it easier at work….most of the time….because I pack a lunch and try to only eat what I bring in, which is what I’m doing as we speak!

I got up this morning and exercised and put on a new attitude.:bigsmile: I can only change myself! So here's to living in the moment!:bigsmile: And letting other people make their own mistakes....and pray for them:bigsmile:

BirdieM