WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013
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:grumble: Sorry to anyone on page 5 I might have skipped, the computer gremlins aren’t allowing me to see THAT page now :grumble:
Gonzamm – What a great start to your day you had! Hoping the rest of the day is as positive for you
LisainUP – Yep, what a weird “Spring” it is for sure! Last week we went from 69 high to 22 high in one day – yikes! Also, you are so right about the tape measure (or clothes) rather than the scale telling us what’s going on
Renny – I’m all ready for the weekend challenge, my produce shopping day is Wed. and I loaded up (yum)
Phyllis in Egypt – What a lovely walk you had this morning, hope you find something wonderful in the newly-discovered shops! You’re not the only one to have a (sometimes) Grumpy Old Man - - hence my previously noted motto!
Katla – that is great news about DH blood pressure, I hope you do enjoy a nice walk together! I just LOVE your phrase “puff to buff people” :laugh:
Brooke from Colorado
“I never run with scissors.” Actually those last two words were unnecessary.
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okay, I really need to get serious and get back to it. I have just been wallowing and floating by with modified bad habits. I need to get back to the dreadmill that I haven't touched for a couple of months. I think I am being motivated by St Maarten. I need to look less like a beached whale while sitting on the deck of the yacht.:noway: If I really get my act together I could lose 20 pounds by Christmas.
GOOOOO ROBIN!!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Sorry I just had to convince myself:laugh:
Dreadmill here I come
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
PNW0 -
I don't know if you can get it in the States, but we have a book over here called The Hairy Dieters by the Hairy Bikers, a cooking duo who ride motorbikes. They went on a diet themselves and reinvented normal recipes to include fewer calories. It may be a bit British, but the recipes are yummy and everyone I know uses it a lot. It was a TV series. Calorie info etc. You can get it on Kindle. It feels like eating normal food, so you actually wonder if you are really dieting at all!0
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MELANIE:
WHERE in Saudi do you work? I live in Egypt. Came to Saudi once for a visit when my daughter was there a few years ago.
Do you live on a compound?
Phyllis in Egypt
Hi Phyllis, I'm working in King Faisal Specialist Hostpital and Research Center in Jeddah. Yes, I am living in Amoudia compound and thats were I'm running/walking around and around to get my exercise, I don't have to wear an Abaya in the compound, although there are a few ladies out doing just that..... way too hot for me
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Good morning ladies!
It is raining and cool here today, but I have so much to do inside that it is probably just as well- no urge to go outside and play.
janemartin- I am praying that you will find a place to live that is peaceful and just right for your family. I am sorry you are having to deal with the stress.
Barbie- You are so right about being sure that all 1200 calories need to be nutrient dense. Great reminder!
Jb- love your running blog. Very motivating for me. I am going to return to working up to a 5k unless I find it bothers my foot too much. If it does, I will work on increasing my walking speed for the 5k distance.
DeeDee- Your shopping trips sound like so much fun! I am hoping to spend a day like that with one of my sisters this summer.
Gail- Stay safe!
Sue- Hope spring gets there for you soon!
Meg- You are so busy! Hope things slow down for you soon.
Lizmil- Your job is so important. I am sure it is also very difficult and stressful at times!
Michele- Stay safe in the cray weather. My DD is usually in Raleigh but is currently traveling for a conference.
Robin- My prayers are with you for a new job soon!! I too need to get back on the dreadmill!!
Carol- Thanks for the wheat berry recipe. I found several others that sound good. Another good source of protrin!!
Viv- Hope you feel better soon!
Sharon- Could it be due to new muscle?
cityjane- Congrats on the NSV!
gozamm- Great job on the extra 10 minutes!
Renny- Thank you for the reminders on fruits and veggies. I have been increasing my intake and have tried juicing. It is one way I can get myself to consume kale.
Lin C- Missing your posts! Hope all is well with you!
I need to get moving. Between reading and responding to posts as well as looking up recipes, I have been sitting too long!!
Have a great day!!
Deb in CNY0 -
I am in my mid 50s too and struggling with the scale. No metabolic issues yet but a recent knee surgery that the weight is NOT HELPING! I am determined and would love the support too. Feel free to add me as a friend and we can cheer each other on.0
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Hi to all my pals here. Sorry I have been MIA but today is the last of the evening events and I only have 3 1/2 days of clinical left. I need to get back in control of my life and be here more. thinking of all of you. meg0
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Melanie,
My daughter was in Riyahd and not in a compound so it was really hard for her. We had to wear an abaya every time we stepped out side. it was the craziest country I have ever been in with all the WOMEN or FAMILY MALLS or only MEN MALLS or restaurants. we did go to some fun Women only parties where the ladies came all covered up but once inside the party they stripped off all the black and become completely different gals! They danced and had a grand ole time! It was a hoot!. She worked at a ALL GIRLS school. SPOILED girls didn't give a minutes care about their work since they all had money and pretty much could just get anything they wanted in life just from being born rich.Now she is in Abu Dhabi and it is much more civilized and she likes it a lot.
Phyllis0 -
:flowerforyou: To anyone who is keeping calories really low (1200-1400)....be sure that everything that you consume is nutrition dense...your body needs at least 1200 calories of nutrition
not 750 calories of nutrition and the rest alcohol and sugar.
Thought you were talking about me - but guess I would be the one who had 750 calories of alcohol (no sugar) Are you saying that chocolate and wine shouldn't be part of those 1200 calories? 0 -
Melanie,
My daughter was in Riyahd and not in a compound so it was really hard for her. We had to wear an abaya every time we stepped out side. it was the craziest country I have ever been in with all the WOMEN or FAMILY MALLS or only MEN MALLS or restaurants. we did go to some fun Women only parties where the ladies came all covered up but once inside the party they stripped off all the black and become completely different gals! They danced and had a grand ole time! It was a hoot!. She worked at a ALL GIRLS school. SPOILED girls didn't give a minutes care about their work since they all had money and pretty much could just get anything they wanted in life just from being born rich.Now she is in Abu Dhabi and it is much more civilized and she likes it a lot.
Phyllis
Yes, I have to agree, the differences/rules here are pretty crazy, especially when compared to the west. Jeddah is a wee bit more relaxed than Riyadh, minimally. I don't have to cover my hair unless told to by a passing Motawa (religious police, for those not familiar), but personally have not been asked. But the family sections and men's sections do exist here in the restaurants too, so if you are just a bunch of females, you have to eat in the family section. I used to try to get some walking in on cooler days and walk to do my groceries and catch the hospital shopping bus back to the compound, but first, wearing the abaya is pretty hot and second, don't like the way I was looked at, there are never (almost 99.9% of the time) saudi women walking out of doors by themselves of with friends, so I pretty much stick to the compound for any exercise now.
But, except for the fact that I really miss being able to just jump in my car and go do groceries whenever the mood strikes, it's okay here, I'm pretty much a homebody, so the restrictions aren't too bad for me.
But regular things like going to do groceries are an experience in exercise anyway, as today, run down three flights of stairs, catch the bus, do groceries, lug said groceries onto the bus without tripping on your abaya and breaking your neck, lug the groceries off of the bus, trying not to hit anyone as you inch down the bus isle, get back into your building, put down groceries, unsnap abaya and grab bottom corners, pick up shopping bags and drag them back up three flights of stairs. Then after putting my groceries away today, I grabbed up my dirty laundry and down three flights of stairs to put it in the washer, back up to collect my garbage, back down to dispose of garbage, back up to have some lunch, back down to change laundry to dryer, back uppp.....
After all that, do you think I could, without guilt, log 10 minutes of stair running today?
I would love to join a gym, I think that there are some Gold's Gyms here with female sections, but its kinda a hassle to get to them, besides, my intention when coming here was to save money for my retirement, so am trying to be frugal.
I don't spend too much money here, I would say that my biggest expendature here is food, as I eat nothing refined, no sugar (honey if I want really sweet), so that means, meat, fish, eggs, lots of milk for homade yogurt and lots and lots of veggies and fruit which by the way, are pretty darn heavy groceries to lug on and off a bus and up three flights, hee, hee.
Renny: I absolutely love your profile picture It makes my mouth water ((HOPE she doesn't change it in the next little bit to some "person picture" or this statement could look bad for me:blushing:
Hope you all have a fantastic day! I did some running and walking this morning, but am trying to talk myself into a walk this evening, maybe not, I think I have been on the computer too long 0 -
Just checking in....I am off today, and you'd think I'd be happy, but I am just feeling down. It took all I could muster to do my 2 miles on the treadmill. I have no energy. I couldn't even get through all of the posts because my attention span is just about nothing. There is no reason for this. Everything is fine on the homefront. I am feeling hurt about something tiny that my daughter said that would normally not bother me at all, but for some reason, I just feel like crying. I couldn't find my armorall shirt that I wanted to have in case I need it when we go to see the Phillies next week. I looked everywhere and was getting more and more upset. I tore apart drawers, but nothing. Then DH comes upstairs and finds it in a minute! What is wrong with me? I stopped taking my Permarin about a month and a half ago and I have been having terrible night sweats, which prevents me from getting a good night's sleep. Maybe this is the problem? Not sure, but I want to get out of this funk! This is just not like me! I am always upbeat. OK....vent over. I need to get some work done around here. I am having company on Sunday, and just can't seem to get anything done. I hope everyone is having a better day.
Hugs,
Lucy in Delaware
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Lucy- I have had days like that! I rarely get a good night's sleep- have tried just about everything- but have learned to deal with it. It does make for a bad day now and then. Hope yours gets better!!
Deb in CNY0 -
Lucy,
Hoping that you will be feeling better soon. We all have days like that. That's life . Just don't let it keep you down. Life is good and might as well be happy and enjoy the good things in life.
Melanie,:laugh:
I can just imagine all the stairs and fighting with the abaya and all. Crazy Saudi days. I know exactly what you are talking about. You have to be there to know how it really it. I couldn't imagine it until I actually saw it all. I think you for sure deserve the 10 minutes of stairs on your counter. Are you working there or is your husband? and if so what is your job?
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Warning - whining ahead. This has been a tough week for me. Met with my dad's estate lawyers and doing the final clear out of my parents condo has drained me and I feel like an emotional wreak. Work is also hectic. I feel like all I've done is deal with the estate and work. I've managed to get back into exercising again. I've really been pushing it and feel very sore. Jackie Warner and Jillian Michaels are killing me :laugh: The problem has been my eating. I put on the weight after my mom's death - using food for comfort. This week haven't had time to cook so going out a lot and feeling like throwing all my great effort to the wind and eating to feel better. Of course when I got on the scale this morning and saw I'm back over my threshold again I was not feeling better. I'm trying to add in more yoga at the ends of my workouts to help me deal with all this stress. I've got to get back under control!!!!!
Thanks for letting me post my rant. Hopefully I can find a bit of time this weekend to unwind and relax. that should help
No time to post individually (again), but I'm trying to keep up with all you wonderful ladies and know I'm thinking of you, congratulating you for your accomplishments and routing for those seeking comfort and help (like me right now). No more time. Have a great evening. Jodios0 -
Sue – Like you, I would not want to do that colonoscopy prep again. At least it is better than it was 10 years ago – but that isn't saying much. I didn't drop a pound doing it, but it would be a good starting point.
Sharon – I hear you about exercising and staying under and gaining. It's very frustrating.
CityJane – I have never figured out why designers think that larger sized clothes need to have a frumpy factor built into them. Why do they think that if we are overweight, we want to look frumpy? For me, it's just the opposite – I want to have flattering, stylish clothes to take the emphasis off the weight.
I am going to look for the Hairy Biker book.
M – I am keeping that healthy thought in the back of my head. I know that is the real goal, but would like to see some physical changes.
Robin – I have the same feelings about travel – it is a priority for me. Can't live without it.
Melanie(?) - Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your daily life.
Lucy -Hope you get out of your funk. How about doing something fun or treating yourself to something?
Finished 30DS for the day. I am not sure that I even really like it, but just do it. I can tell that I am building some endurance - one rep:happy: but that is at least an improvement. Tomorrow is weigh-in day and I am not looking forward to it. I will also measure myself, but really haven't seen much change there although I mentioned before that it is hard to know if I am measuring in the exact same spot.
I ate some low-nutrition foods last night, but in the end, it didn't put me very far over my calorie limit. I for one will never eliminate certain foods from my diet, but I can cut back the quantity and the frequency. Going without wine for so long is not like me at all.
My water intake is a bit easier since I add lemon to the glass. Much more palatable that way.
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My MS can be so frustrating
yesterday my walk was wonderful. Walked a mile before I found my gait to be quite unsteady. Today after .3 mile I realized it wasn't going to be a good day. My arms are so heavy they pull me down, no energy to talk. And it is up to me to keep a pleasant conversation going with my husband. Today he was upset that this failing mall was having a baseball card show. It messes up his walking space. Well to bad Charlie, they are paying to be here. The mall is trying to stay open so that it can benefit every one. Right now it is mostly doctors offices, CPA, antique stores and three retail stores. So he wasn't pleasant to walk with. So we stopped walking together and I got in .6 miles. .5 miles is my goal that I can't go below 0 -
Sorry ladies
Been AWOL for awhile as I am away visiting relatives and could not get onto their Internet connection. Finally managed it, but cannot stay on for long enough to post individually. Not forgotten you all!
So all of you who are struggling with adversity I send a big hug. To those who are achieving success- congratulations!
I am staying in a town near Dartmoor National Park an area of outstanding moorland scenery! Think of Conan Doyle hounds of the baskervilles - so will be wearing my hiking boots!
Offered to cook today so I could at least control what I ate for one day! But I need to eat mor as I am under my Target weight and am using my HRT (Holiday Replacement Therapy ) calories! Lol!!
Take care and keep smiling
Jo
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Geez I haven't been posting much lately but didn't expect a new thread and one already on page 6!!! I don't even recognize half the people posting. I guess I've been gone so much because I'm following my diseased grandmother's advice, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything." Well I've not been being good at anything lately except for logging how bad I've been. And I think I even skipped logging a couple of dinners because I couldn't bare to see the ugly total.
Monday I have a colonoscopy so I am going to weigh myself that morning and make that my official weight :laugh:
Jodios - sorry to hear things are stressfull - rant away :flowerforyou:0 -
Good afternoon ladies -
Another *interesting* week in my tiny little world. Glad to have some things taken care of. It was a week of lots of household repairs. Hoping everything just goes along smoothly for a while and I have no additional surprises around here requiring calling more repair services.
Wishing everyone well----lots of people not feeling up to par. Hugs to my Vitamin F friends. Sending you all best wishes........:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I'm trying to get ready for an appointment with my dad's attorney next week. My dad is in nursing home care and I'd worked out a plan for spending down my dad's assets in conjunction with his accountant. However, a monkey wrench just got thrown in the works and I may have to sell his acreage before I want to (which will cause some havoc with the tax planning). Anyway, I'm getting together cost basis for the house/land, new assessed value and am trying to write down all the points I want to cover with him and some background. I don't want to miss anything! Attorney time is both expensive and difficult to get so I want to be uber prepared.:ohwell: :laugh: :noway:
Back to sorting through papers and files! :grumble: :grumble:
Lin in Central Iowa (yep, it's cold, cold, cold!!)
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Robin – Yes You Can Do It!!!!!!!! You’ve got St. Maarten dangling like a delicious carrot in front of you :happy:
Kdenker – Welcome, join us and read/post often. You’ll get loads of great information and support.
Meg – Virtual hugs to you while you are sooooo busy! Hope you are feeling much better and not maximally medicated any more and that there is a light at the end of your tunnel (feel sure it is NOT an oncoming train) :ohwell:
Lucy – So sorry you’re dealing with a case of “the funkies” today. Hoping it is gone in a flash and you’re feeling back to your usual upbeat self.:drinker:
Jodios – Hopefully the estate process is coming to a close so you can put that part behind you. It’s understandable that you’re feeling so stressed. Be kind to yourself, it sounds as though you are exercising as much as you are able to fit in. Count that as a victory :flowerforyou:
Tari – Good luck tomorrow, I agree with you about not eliminating any foods but trying to moderate their quantity/frequency if they are “low nutrition”
Jmkmomm – good for you for surpassing your walking goal despite DH being a sourpuss and your MS acting up. Kudos to you for sticking with your health plan
Jo in Wales – Enjoy your holiday, glad you were able to cook at least one meal for yourself. Take advantage of your HRT :happy:
Wessecg – Don’t beat yourself up, the fact you’re still logging is what you should focus on. Monday you will kill two birds with one stone - - get the colonoscopy off your list and renew your determination!
Lin – Good luck, I’m sure your preparation will pay off (both in tax savings and peace of mind)
Brooke from Colorado
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Well Ladies thank you to all for your most interesting lives and stories and sharing them with us. Today we got to shovel SNOW yet again, I'm counting as weight training at this point it was so heavy and wet. One morning we will wake up and it will be summer I no longer expect spring. Hugs for all those who are in need of one and congrats to all the achievers!!!
Juanita in snowy yucky Sudbury0 -
well here it is 20 after 7 at night and im just sitting down.what a day.. im tired and I have to work tomorrow,but the DH will be home tomorrow afternoon..
I did go a tad over my 1200 cal today,but wont worry to much.. I have been on my feet alot today and my heel is killing me...
So I am sitting resting the foot, and waiting for the dryer to finish..
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Lucy: I hope tomorrow is a better day. Actually, I hope the rest of today is a better day, too.:flowerforyou:
Jodios: Losing a parent is bad enough, but dealing with the estate issues as well can bring anyone down. If you need an antidepressant for a while, ask your doctor for help. It would be better for you than eating binges. Tell DH he needs to baby you.:flowerforyou:
jmkmomm: DH also has good and bad days, seemingly at random. MS is frustrating. :grumble: I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.:flowerforyou:
Jo in Wales: I look forward to a future where I’m below my target weight. I hope you have a chance to cook and that you have a good time.:flowerforyou:
wessecg: Welcome back. You’ve been missed.:bigsmile:
Lin in Central Iowa: I hope you get an appointment and your attorney time gets everything done that you need.:flowerforyou:
We spent the afternoon power-washing our deck. It looks much better now. :bigsmile: I’m thinking about a hot bath to soak away the aches and chill. It was overcast all afternoon, but it didn’t start to drizzle until after we finished. Yay! I try to appreciate the good things.
Katla in NW Oregon0 -
NSV......10,000 steps yesterday AND today!!! This is a first.
Out the door by 5:30am today; picked up a friend and drove a couple hours to help set up an expo of running gear and clothes that's attached to a half marathon; visited some of that town's stores, spent way too much and ate out breakfast and lunch........so once again estimates are rough. Storms in the area but we only hit one on the drive back.......and it was short-lived.
Barbie: Alcohol? Who has calories for alcohol???? I'd much rather have my hot chocolate (dark, of course) every night even if it puts me over...and the occ. Magnum Carmel Bar. Actually, except for the every night hot chocolate, I think I eat prety healthy.
Viv: hope you made that birthday party
jmkmomm: it's GOOD to keep our drs. happy!!! I'd say that's an nsv
Michele in NC: I'm sure you could do some of the k-bell moves with free weights; not all, but quite a few.........so sorry you are having such ongoing stress with the upcoming wedding, no answers here, but wish you peace with it
Lucy: I've had days when an oldie on the radio will bring on the waterworks.........
Dead tired.......hot chocolate time.....g,nite all
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I've had a very indulgent day and am way over on every category, but it was all delicious! DH and I had haircuts tonight and then went to dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse. Now we have meals for the weekend as well. Tomorrow morning is a massage at 9a, so I should get up early and walk before, but we'll see... I do have to work some this weekend, yet have the option to bring it home so I'll have to decide. DH works all weekend, so that is helpful.
Sweet dreams to all,
Gail, metro ATL0 -
My dear mom went to her heavenly home today. We are grateful since she was in so much pain for the last couple of weeks...No more pain for her. I am also SO glad I went to Wisconsin to see her last week. She was in good spirits when I was there and still smiling when I left as you can see in my status picture. It's hard, but was not unexpected.
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My dear mom went to her heavenly home today. We are grateful since she was in so much pain for the last couple of weeks...No more pain for her. I am also SO glad I went to Wisconsin to see her last week. She was in good spirits when I was there and still smiling when I left as you can see in my status picture. It's hard, but was not unexpected.
Eileen near San Diego
:brokenheart: :brokenheart: :brokenheart: Eileen, so sorry to hear about your mom.....how great that you were able to have a satisfying last visit.
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I have a day off on Monday, and not telling anyone well, you guys will know of course. Just want to savour the weekend!
DH made pea soup for dinner. Oh my, quite delicious. Not sure how that's gonna affect me though :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
At work I am still trying to physically move between spots and keep getting interrupted by urgent matters :ohwell: :ohwell: Good thing my replacement is not coming until the 29th. I can take advantage of two spaces, hahaha. But meanwhile, try NOT to do double-duty. Keeping a balance is a focus for me right now.
To that end, I say good evening to you all and have a great weekend!! Renny
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:flowerforyou: Now that all the stressful stuff is over, I'm exhausted and will be going to bed as soon as I walk the dogs one last time. The line dance class this morning went great. I taught two hard dances today and took a lot of time going over the steps and it went very well. Barbie from NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
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