WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE
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:flowerforyou: Stayed within my calories today and worked out in the gym. Elliptical and weights. Tomorrow going for blood work in advance of next week's annual physical. Recently a mammogram which was normal.
:laugh: I am feeling fantastic. Still basking in the afterglow of the wedding and spending some great time with #2 son, who is still visiting. He is planning on leaving on Thursday.
I love my boys. All 3 of them. Each is unique. I hold them in my heart.
DD celebrated 7years of marriage yesterday. They are hoping to start a family.
10 more days and then I have 2 weeks vacation. Yay!
Gotto go.....ttyl Rebel 0 -
I tried reading on the stationary bike but it was too jiggly and, heavens (!), I don’t have a TV. I was bored to death just peddling away. It’s torture enough without being bored. Finally, I discovered books on CD. I’m listening to a Robert B. Parker book and making myself stop listening when I’m done exercising. Getting back to the book is great motivation.
This is somewhat of a cross-post to another thread I follow which, unfortunately, is floundering a bit. It’s just me being philosophical and may not apply to those with less weight to lose...
I feel more in control of my eating as time goes on. After having a "snacky" time :drinker: Memorial Day weekend (which I planned to do), I was happy to get back to being in control of cooking and eating. That's a first for me. I used to enjoy the vacation from having to think about food and just eating whatever I "felt" like eating. :devil: And that usually led to trouble.
Now, I pay more attention to eating foods I enjoy. There's nothing I won't have. But I feel cheated (by myself, of course) if I eat something that has a lot of calories and isn't very tasty. It's surprising how many foods fit into that category. I mostly don't bother with them anymore.
I read something in an MFPer’s signature line that has stuck with me: "Nothing tastes as good as the first bite." I used to look for that perfect flavor, eating more and more, thinking I was going to get to it. Now I realize the first bite is as good as it gets. It's all downhill from there. So, I savor that first bite and am happy not to take bite after bite looking for the elusive (more like non-existent) perfect flavor.
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Reb, the wedding sounds beautiful and romantic. Sigh. I'm happy for or your DS and new DIL and for you that the sun came out. Perfect. And not gaining weight....good golly, that's amazing!
Tiarapants, you sound like one busy lady! Translating from Latin? Wow. I love words and wish I knew Latin. (Not enough to learn it, however!)
Ainsliglen, I'm sorry you're having a tough couple of days. You are hanging in on meeting your goals, and that’s fantastic. I hope the Dr's visit went well...? I hold my own pity party every once in awhile. Keeping up with the posts on MFP and counting my blessings helps make the pity parties shorter. I hope you feel better soon. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Barbie, I’ve got 4 bins of clothes I’m saving for my daughter who, I’m hoping, will get on the MFP train soon and have given away a couple of garbage bags-full. I’m almost too quick to get rid of the old stuff. In fact, I just put the dress I wore to my daughter’s wedding 7 years ago (when I was momentarily at my thinnest for many years) in the bin because it’s about 3” too big around! I’m starting to fit into regular sizes. Yippee!
Denise, it sounds as though you’re having a wonderful time and keeping up with your goals too. The best of both worlds!
Viv, when I feel like I’m starving, the first thing I do is make a big platter of veggies – raw, roasted, or grilled. Sometimes I have to make myself do it because I’d rather just get something quick from the cupboard. Today I had roasted asparagus (my favorite); eggplant that, for once, was incredible; broccoli; mini peppers; and mushrooms. And I ate it all! I call veggies my willpower. After eating them, I no longer want to eat everything in sight. Fruit’s in season now and that’s wonderful as well. Oh…just read MacMadame’s advice…she’s right on (as usual)! Eating more earlier is really the best approach. When you can’t do that, load up on the veggies! (Of course, I like veggies almost any time – never used to, but I do now.)
Robin, I know you’ve some struggles. Being unemployed for a year is tough. Now, with your husband worried about his job too, that’s got to be even tougher. :noway: But, you keep plugging away. You’re a marvel! I hope someone will smarten up soon and hire you. You are amazingly organized, persistent, and smart too!
Kackie, I’m glad to hear you’re in a good place. I can hear the smile in your voice. It’s sure a nice feeling.
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Just a quick post to thank MacMadame and Mimi for their advice. I was having a bit of a downer yesterday - not sure why - I always blame the hormones
Thanks for reminding me to spread calories out over the day, maybe I have been depriving myself too much earlier in the day. To be honest though I wasn't hungry after my meal, I just couldn't stop eating sugary snacks. I will plan to eat more at lunchtime.
Mimi I will have to get roasting those veggies, then I have something healthy to snack on.
One good thing though I was so fed up with myself that I bounced for 20 mins on the rebounder and bounced all the bad feelings away :bigsmile:
:drinker: Here's to a happy Wednesday. I will work extra hard on healthy choices today. Viv 0 -
Wizzywig - I like the sound of a rebounder! Is that one of those small trampolines? Do you use it in the house or in the garden?
Yesterday was a funny day. My dad seemed fine, but went downhill later and had a panic attack. I was already at home by this time and stayed on the phone to him for an hour, 'talking him down'. In the past he has called an ambulance when he's had a panic attack, but he now calls me first. I can normally tell if I need to get round to him or if I can just speak to him on the phone. I always feel guilty when I don't go, but he does seem to calm down more when I speak to him over the phone.
Mother in law was not too bad yesterday. She managed to unscrew one of the knobs on her wheelchair and had hidden it in her bed somehow. I took her out into the grounds of the nursing home for an hour and she almost seemed back to her old self. However, when I took her back to the day room, she started getting a little cantankerous and paranoid. We ended up back in her room with her telling me how everyone hates her. Eventually I was able to make her smile with silly chit chat and by the time I left she was fairly happy.
I'm off to see my therapist this morning - I go every Wednesday. She is my saviour! I spend the whole time I'm with her just going over what's happened in the previous seven days. It is extremely cathartic. I've been seeing her for just over two years and we have built up a good rapport.
This evening I have my 'stitch and *****' group. Another cathartic experience! I'm knitting for my grandtwins. I got a great book this week with some really funky patterns in it (including a hat which is made to look like Elvis Presley's hair style!) I'm also knitting quite a few shrugs for myself. The tops of my arms are not good and I like to have a little something to cover them with.
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Hello everyone and welcome to our new members.:flowerforyou:
I've been staying busy outside the past 2 days because we actually had TWO DAYS OF SUNSHINE!!!!!:happy: Took lots of walks and did weeding and planting--it was so nice.
Of course, it started raining again last night.:grumble: Oh well, wouldn't want to get spoiled! (Getting moldy, however, is a different matter altogether!)
Michelle--It's so hard to lose a well-loved pet but be assured that you did the right thing. PJ is now happy and romping through the best fields ever!
Same for you Jeannie--I had a rabbit when I was a girl and I loved him so. Maybe he's playing with PJ right now!
ainslie--Hang in there, okay?
Viv--Glad you're back on the ball and feeling better. I find that a bit of exercise always perks me up!
Tiarapants--I like the sound of your Stich and ***** group! I wish I could find something like that in my area but so far I haven't. I've checked meet-up.com, etc and the public bulletin boards. I suppose I could try starting one myself but I already have quite a lot to do right now. Something to think about for the future.
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:flowerforyou: Hi! Just a note to say I'm getting back to a good routine with my eating, exercising and drinking water. Once you get off track, it takes some diligence to get back on.:grumble: Anyway, I like reading the posts, they are an encouragement. Have you noticed that only about 10% of those who read the posts actually post? Interesting...But it is true that reading others posts is very helpful and often gets me through the day!:happy:0
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Made time for a short bike ride this morning before heading out ot help my niece pack up her house to move. Should be doing lots of practical strength training helping her these next few days. Just popped home to get some shredded paper for packing and thought I'd check in.0
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Mornin' ladies, haven't posted awhile cuz the new rule is no posting til gutt'n'butt DONE, :bigsmile: so its a looong one.
-Viv love the pix, Autumn LOOKS like a little sweetie, who are the other team members? Our first Race for the Cure one of the giveaway snacks was a fruit yogurt. We were all really enjoying it, very yummy, when ACK! Somebody read the label! Over 300 calories.:noway: No wonder it was delish, might as well had ice cream. "Ate for England" pulled a laugh right out of me. :laugh: Last night I broke the Lenten lifestyle with not one but 2 glasses of wine, :drinker: :drinker: and had to get on the Gazelle and watch Jillian to stop the subsequent flow of calories mouthward. Sort of like bouncing the calories away but not as much fun.:huh:
-Kackie, I'll take slugs, barely, over fiddler crabs.:sick: At least slugs can't pinch you! Beer traps working, another dozen over the fence and into the brushpile yesterday. Only two today, could they be getting wise? [shudder]
-Jeannie, hugs to you on your loss. :brokenheart: Maybe Peter and PJ are romping on the other side. Hope you can enjoy you vacation despite the heat.
-Mary, congrats on your great trip and great choices. Music camp WOW! Any special grilling recipies you'd care to share? Especially veggies?:ohwell:
-Cathy, I hate to record gains too, :grumble: which is why I only record on Fridays. Weekends are my down or should I say UP fall?
BUT if its up Friday it is what it is and goes on the ticker. Your ticker picture is BEAUTIFUL! Where IS that beach? Good sleep and good walk and good choices and you are back on track! glug:drinker: glug :drinker: right back atcha!
-RobinJ, too bad the tequila was for the cook and not the fajita, tequila fajitas sounded GOOD! :happy: You plan a week in advance? WOW. You are right right right about exercise as depression cure. If only it weren't so hard to just DO IT! :sad: You must have our office bugged!
When I saw that strange color out the window I stopped and gasped and pointed. Others commented about the unfamiliar warm glow emanating from the off-color sky. AND it stayed that way until late yesterday afternoon, when the grey clouds and thunderstorms returned. Does anything ease your knee pain? Gymnast in your youth! All you who are athletic by nature astound me. :noway: I was born a bookworm. Maybe you could pass on some of our gal's humor to help DH decompress. Kackie's right. With your Can-Do attitude, the right job will surely come soon. OR you might just INVENT it! :bigsmile: Hope DH's is not letting office worries make him sick. We have a lot of that at our company, people waiting for the layoff shoe to drop, stresssing so much they'd actually rather BE laid off than live with the not-knowing. That's mostly guys in their 30s and 40's one in his 50s. NOT ME! Job market for 60yr old steamship gal who does tech support by the seat of her pants is LIMITED for sure. BUT better to accept that it's out of my control and do something good for myself, at least most of the time. Does DH exercise with you?
-Barb, loved hearing about Samantha the great mole hunter presenting her trophies to you. Reminds me of the time I saw Sampson with a tail trailing out of his mouth. Popped it and the mouse it was connected to out of his mouth and into my hands. Carried it outside, opened my hands, watched it take a breath, look around, and VANISH! Interesting about PYY, any info on what stimulates its production besides yoga? Great goal, Look forward to your progress! It will be so much fun to surprise everyone with the new you (that was hiding inside all the time).
-Jackie How's the sister visit going? And the care meeting?
-Terri what kind of working out doors? Surely that counts towards your daily 30 minutes?:happy:
-Faye thanks for the reminder about exercise calorie estimates. I try to "bank" my exercals to offset the weekend's overindulgences.
-Michele, I'm so sorry for your pain,:brokenheart: but glad PJs at rest now. Tremendously relieved that your DD understood. You did good, both with PJ and with DD. :flowerforyou: Our Petunia visited a few times after she passed too, as did my Papa. Feel like they were letting me know they were ok, it gave me some comfort. Thanks for the guidance about HRs w/chest straps. Always wondered how uncomfortable/awkward they'd be over the bust. Wrong again! :bigsmile:
-Mimi congrats on the 180 in your feelings about eating. :flowerforyou: I'm not there yet, the bad stuff still mostly appeals, except for the garlic bread dripping butter... it doesn't taste so good the 2nd time around. :laugh: Book on tape only when exercising? WOW what a great idea! Savoring the first bite then stopping, now yes, that might be something I could do. Thanks! "Love words wish I knew latin but not enough to learn it" you are a gal after my own heart! Fitting into regular sizes! Well done! :flowerforyou:
-Robnbrwn, are you exercising too close to bedtime? That can cause the brainspin. When I can't sleep, I get up and do ONE of the things on the endless to-do list. Seems to make the brain let go so I can sleep. That's why you'll usually find dirty dishes in my sink at night, but not in the morning.:laugh:
-VickieM and all you HRM gals out their, what models do you use? What features will you buy next time? Safe travels and hope the weather's good.
-Barbie FIVE DAY dance workshop? I'm sooo :sick:jealous:sick: ! Tacoma again? Thanks so much for the reminder of how far we've all come and how inspiring the big loss gals are who stick around. Glad to hear that Haifa is hanging in there. I won't have any trouble getting rid of my too big clothes, AND I'm hopeful that one or 2 of the "creative" too small dresses that I couldn't bear to part with will one day fit again (tho' they sure won't be age-appropriate anymore!) :laugh: :bigsmile: :laugh:
-Denise Walking the French Alps with the dog? Sounds like a dream trip!
-Renny, Congrats on the wedding :flowerforyou: + dancing the calories off before they could stick! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Way to go 10-Sistah! Special vacation plans?
-Tiarapants cartography and antiquarian maps and latin translations and zip wires, WOW what RANGE! What a gift to be able to make your MIL smile. I haven't knit for years, but I'd love to have a rainbow of shrugs for the same reason. Any favorite patterns you could recommend?
-SuzyQ So good to hear from you! Reworked flower beds, planted vegetable garden and painted the whole house, if that's not dedicated exercise, then what the heck is? :bigsmile: What's the sweetener (if any) in the Diet Lipton Green Tea with Citrus? Me I'm just substituting some Miller Chill for some of my favorite ale on the weekends... :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
-ainslieglen we all have those bad days. Stay around, don't go away! We're happy to have you here too!:flowerforyou:
-MacMadame "better to plan to eat than to lose control". Right again! What? Oh you mean weekends too?:laugh:
-Kathy, same weather here. Not moldy yet, but there are mushrooms BIG ones growing in the yard. This where the average rainfall is 11 inches/year and the humidity normally below 20%, its crazy!:ohwell:
-Doobiedoo Welcome back! You and the kids still doing "go you chicken fat go"? :happy:
Gratitudes 1-Robby the General and Dixie, 2-blue sky Monday afternoon and Tuesday, 3-central air and heat, 4-fresh cherries, 5-DH's protectiveness even tho' sometimes it drives me nuts.
Gutt'n'butt 3rd try day 5!0 -
Good morning all, its raining again.:noway: Only one day of sunshine and now its gone. I would really like more please.
DH is doing better. He spoke to his boss's boss and was told that he was a true asset to the group and that he shouldn't worry. Funny I told him that but who am I to say. He is such a roller coaster ride but I love him.
I am still very sore but pushing thru. I am retaining water and I have cramps and the hotflashes :explode: are getting so much worse I guess this could be a TOM thing so I am not letting it get me down. (I also am getting bad munchies in the afternoon but I am keeping under control)
Ainslieglen - I hope you are hanging in there just remember we are here for you. :flowerforyou:
SuzyQ - How was the show with Jillian? I missed it. Moving is a great workout with all the lifting and bending and stuff. have fun.
Kackie = its so good to hear about the positive attitudes we are creating with fitness and food. It is all so good.
Reb - reading about your upcoming appointments reminded me that I keep meaning to do that. I haven't ever had a complete physical and its been 4 years since my last pap although I did have a mamogram last year. I am so bad.
Mimi - isn't is great that good food taste good? :laugh: Also one bite can really be satisfying when you savor it and that way you can try things that are really bad for you and feel good knowing that you didn't blow 300 calories on crap.
Viv - I like that "bounced all the bad feelings away" Exercise is awesome.:drinker:
tiarapants - I am glad your visits went well and also that you were able to help your dad. Therapists can be great, glad you have a good one.
Kathy - isn't it great when the sun shines? I would love to get more done outside.
doobiedoo = glad you are back on track. Keep up the good work.
Auntiebk - wow what a post. DH doesn't exercise much but he is doeing the Boeing challenge where they wear a pedometer and he logs over 10000 steps aday at work. His is the same weight he was in junior high and is extremely healthy when he doesn't have kidney stones:sick: or stress pains. I try to cheer him up but sometimes I just can't do it anymore. oh and I have a Polar FT7 HRM. Next time I would get one that would allow me to input my resting heartrate and my VO2max but I won't get a new one for a while.
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WELL...after my wonderful feeling the past few days and putting it on my post yesterday, the old BAD self heard me and got some revenge! I was SO hungry and antsy last night. I did roast a big pan of vegies, Mimi, and had a healthy dinner with some chicken but made the mistake of having a glass of wine with DH outside after dinner and should have just stayed there. I think that MacMadame has it just right. I didn't eat enough during the day yesterday and I just couldn't stop snacking once I started after dinner. I have not done that in a VERY long time and I DON"T LIKE IT:noway: :noway: :noway: I was so mad at myself. And then I didn't sleep well because I was mad at myself. BUT today is a new day and reading the posts looks like I have some company in that department. I know this is a long-haul thing and that one bad evening is not a problem, so I am dusting myself off and trying to have a calm and even day. I did a 90 minute gentle-theraputic yoga class today instead of the tougher one. I have been upping my exercise each day and maybe that too got me too hungry and tired. So....here's to jumping right back after a stumble:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Have a good day all and thanks for being here, Kackie0
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Hi everyone Here goes try #5 to get a post in for today.....Whatever I'm doing wrong, I get part way through and it just seems to vanish:grumble:
I read all the new posts earlier this morning, made my notes and settled down to reply to them. So much for good intentions
I've rewritten things so often now that they are starting to sound dumb to me, so I'm just going to give everybody my best hugs, also wishes for some sunshiny days for those of us in the cold, damp, gloomy Pacific North West. Where'd our " user friendly" weather go???::huh:
Have a really nice evning all,:glasses: ainslieglen0 -
That's funny because I'm sitting in a brainstorming/design meeting and that very topic came up as we were breaking for lunch!What? Oh you mean weekends too?:laugh:0 -
:flowerforyou: Well....Good Evening Everyone...
Welcome to the New "Newbies" and Hi to the Oldies who are back in the fold.
I looked back through the posts and thought it was strange for there to be so many since my last one. Then I realised ...yesterday I did it again!.... posted ...with replies, I may add... and lost it. So, Im trying out the notepad thingy and with luck can copy and paste.See...I do listen to other people ...sometimes!! And .....IT WORKED:bigsmile:
My sister's been and gone. She saw Mum for an hour after we'd had our hospital meeting.
Sadly Mum didn't show any sign of knowing her and doesn't recall having any visitors.The meeting was ..a waste of time really. Started off by the nurse in charge asking why it was called in the first place!! But now we do have a discharge date of 17th June.
The only piece of equipment we're waiting for is the bed ....coming on the 16th.
DH has made me laugh ...in her newly decorated room he's put back the "Memory Board" and written on it ..."Today we start with a Clean Sheet" ...:happy: I must remember that one for the days when the scales have somehow given me back a few pounds
It was good to see my sister ...especially as she said I had lost weight. Not sure whether DH had bribed her to make my day but it did!!
DS whisked off Down South ,after staying the night, to see our Father ...who is now also ill with a severe chest infection...again.Boy do our parents somehow manage to synchronise their illnesses!!Five years ago we had a similar situation with Dad in intensive care in the South of England and mum in hospital after a fall in N.wales. My stepmother was thankfully a nurse before she married Dad and bears the brunt of his care. Home kidney dialysis being her forte at present!! :ohwell: Sadly I don't think they will be able to make the Christening this weekend and we're visiting them on Friday. He is thankfully very sharp minded ....but an awful patient!!
:frown: Gutt N' Butt ...Am I thick or what?...don't answer that please ...Sorry to be soooo obtuse!!
First exercise ...Lying on the bed...Legs straight...Bend one leg at knee, foot on bed....with other leg straight, lift it to raise leg in straight position (Calf paralell to bed) Is that right? No hip clunks doing that and yes you can feel muscles working.
I'm off now to wrap DH's and DS's and DGS's presents and then to try on the new clothes that ...:happy: "I didn't buy" the other day and that will miraculously appear at a later stage in the weekend!! These old things? they're from the "Old" days and I can now get back in them!!! Anyone else have luck with that one?
I read about some of your pest problems ...Marmots and slugs!! ..:grumble: We seem to be plagued with Ants. They're under the conservatory floor and systematically removing the tile grouting under the matting!! But we'll get them...little round tins with different holes to go in, baited with "stuff" they take back to the nest. Anyone know if it works? We don't like them anyway!! While on holiday in Bali last year DH decided to leave cake for the little fellas by the pool. We spent ages watching as they carted off bits of cake to the nest. Great ...until the word got around. We had some pastries in our beach bag ...plus camera case and other things. Yep ...the whole ant colony seemed to want to dine "Chez Nous" and the whole bag was a black mass all of a sudden.:huh: We had to grab a stick to get the camera out of the bag and try and shake off the intrepid diners!! Ants in your pants ...no thanks!!
Anyway ...I'll be away now.While posting I've not been eating. I'm in the calories again and the Zumba class tonight was....a HARD workout with a relief Zumba..ist! No pain No ...loss!!!
Back tomorrow if this works!! IT DID!!!
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Hi Ainslieglen ....
:sad: I fear I've passed on the "Disappearing Post" Bug ...Sorry!!
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-SuzyQ So good to hear from you! Reworked flower beds, planted vegetable garden and painted the whole house, if that's not dedicated exercise, then what the heck is? :bigsmile: What's the sweetener (if any) in the Diet Lipton Green Tea with Citrus? Me I'm just substituting some Miller Chill for some of my favorite ale on the weekends... :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
To me dedicated exercise is doing strength training with weights or doing some kind of cardio that gets my heart rate up and keeps it up for more than 20 minutes like biking. Didn't say I wasn't active, just never purposely exercised in all that time. As for the sweetener in the Green Tea, its aspartame.0 -
Hi all! I am, as usual, very busy but wanted to check in. My health/fitness/food goals for the week are to plan a menu that lasts at least until the end of the month, make a grocery list, shop, and start getting into a summer exercise routine. Hope I can find a balance soon.
Barbara - I will try to find time later to post some of the grilled recipes that I tried. Jackie - my sister in law used to go shopping, sneak the clothes in the closet and hand them, then after a few weeks, get them out and wear them. When her husband asked where the new clothes came from, she would say, "This? It's been hanging in the closet quite a while - I just never wear it!" Worked every time for her.
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Faye, Michele, Vicki…..and anyone else who commented on the HRM, the information is very helpful. I guess the best test, not of accuracy, but of what works for you, is….if you are using the information on MFP and it’s working for you, than good. If you seem to be losing slower than you think you should, than maybe you should tweak that part of the program and invest in the monitor. How expensive are they?...(A range of course, as I know there are tons of models)
:bigsmile: I cannot believe I lost 3 lbs this week! REALLY! I am almost always hesitant to get on the scale lately, because I’ve had a few slips here and there each week, so figure I’m lucky to stay the same, which I have. I was shocked this morning when I weighed myself. In fact, I had breakfast and ran some errands, and when I got back at noon, I had to check again. (I figured weighing mid day would change it a little, but it didn’t.) I got off the scale and on the scale again….was I misreading it?? NO! Has anyone ever done that?
I haven’t lost since May 11th, so maybe just schlepping along with the exercising and having SOME excellent days mixed in with the mediocre days…kicked in! That’s amazing! Yippee!!! Rebel: Sounds like a glorious time at your DS’s wedding! What a handsome couple! Ditto to the weight! As I said before, sometimes you think you’ve gained and you haven’t! Kudos to you!!!! 20 lbs is great!!!
You have 3 sons and I have 3 daughters and they are wonderful! Enjoy your son while he’s there! Barb: I continue to enjoy your humor. In fact we have a couple of gals here that crack me up! As Mimi said, I just sit here smiling! Good luck getting that vote you need!!! Tiarapants: Gee…that’s real big of you to let your oldest sister, who will be 8 months pregnant with twins…off the hook for the 5K race LOL She can always cheer!! :laugh:
You are one busy lady!! Hope your day is healthy and successful, too!
As far as therapy…..I’m a big believer in it. It was therapy that helped my daughters, as well as the grace of God (God helps those who help themselves), get through some very difficult stages in our lives. Suzzzyque: It’s so good to hear from you! It’s like “reunion” week on this thread! You look great!!!!! I love your profile picture!
BTW: Your choice of Spinach & Strawberry salad sounds great to me. I’d almost rather have that then the other choices! Does diet ice green tea make you jittery? I sometimes have a problem with caffeine.
My daughter is moving and I, also, will be helping her! Good strength training….with no back aches ….hopefully! RJ: It’s very discouraging when you have work issues, whether being out of work…or major changes at work, so be kind to yourself. You are doing so well. It’s got to be hard dealing with all of that plus a bum knee!
Whenever I tell any of my loved ones what an asset they are…they say….BUT OF COURSE YOU WOULD SAY THAT!! You’re my mother or wife or sister…whatever. Sometimes we’re just plain right HAHA Terri: Glad to hear that you got hubby out for a walk! Keep up the good work on the treadmill. It’s the treadmill that I’ve been using for the last 10 months to lose weight. It can really be your friend. Barbiecat: It IS hard to part with some of your BIG clothes. For me, it’s not just that I like them, but I have 3 daughters who may have a need for them, especially the size 12 clothes, so I hang on to some for them. I really have no intentions of getting back into them myself, because I have a new life and a new lifestyle….AND I’M LOVING IT…just like you! I have nothing to “go off of” because I’m not “on” something. I’m simply living each day, in a new way and with a new perspective! Ain’t it grand!!! Denise: Lucky you! The French Alps! Continue having a great time! MacMadame: It makes sense that the machines are just “spot” checking you and can’t “monitor” your heart rate continuously, but so far it seems to be working for me. Give me a few more months, and when I become an expert, like you, I might consider something else. I’m sure if I stop losing weight all together, and/or I have a heart attack (LOL) then I’ll upgrade my fitness program. You’re the super star of exercise and I’m like a baby learning to walk again LOL
I think you’re right as far as calories. I always say the bottom line is calories taken in and calories burned. Kacki: It IS so good to be in a “good” place. We are all lucky to have you, too!
And don’t let ONE bad night discourage you. I’m sure there will be more. It’s getting back on the wagons ASAP that will make the difference! Viv: A “Moaning Minnie”? What a funny expression…sorry you’re not having a good day…but you crack me up with your expressions!! Hang in there because I have had some of those days recently and still lost weight! (And you will become a “Merry Minnie”)! LOL Vicki: How big is your yard? It seems like you’ve been mowing it for a long time! LOL I like to know how much I’m burning because I DO eat my exercise calories. To me: Exercise = Food! I’m at a weight where I don’t mind losing slowly. Any at this weight I DO lose slowly if I eat my calories, but I don’t care. If I wanted to lose faster, I might consider it. Have a good time in Nashville! Ainslieglen: Don’t get discouraged and keep posting. This too shall pass! Stay connected….we all care! And as far as the posts…I reply in a Word document so I can go back to it whenever I can and I never lose it. Then I copy it to MFP when I’m done. Michele: I think if I ever looked into getting a HRM, it would be the type you mentioned. Thanks for all the good advice! Mimi: I feel the same way about calories. The “wasted” ones just bug me. If I’m going to use up calories, I want them to be enjoyable or at least nutritious. I think they call that “making choices for life” and I like your comment on the first bite. That’s so true! I’ll take a bite of something that I love, like carrot cake, and nothing tastes better than that first bite. After that it’s all downhill but we keep eating trying to capture that one bite all over again. Doesn’t happen! Pmjsmom: Oh no!!! Don’t get moldy on us!!!
Doobiedoo: Glad you’re back to a good routine! That’s what it’s all about!!! Auntiebk: OMG you must have been flying on the gazelle after 2 drinks!! Jackie: It’s so sad about your mum but sounds like DH gets you through! It wasn’t a waste of time to try but in her condition, it’s hard to predict how she’ll respond. It was good that you enjoyed your DS’s company anyways.
The old clothes remind me of the ones I had with HUGE shoulder pads!!! Not good….unless you’re a football player!!!LOL Mary: Good luck with a monthly food plan. Toy are very ambitious! I think your sister in law is very crafty!!:laugh:
Where's Wanda?
Have a great day!
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Tomorrow I pick up my new (to me) cross-country ski machine. I'm excited about it. Paid only $150. It typically sells for around $400. So a deal! I love a deal! I'm getting tired of the stationary bike so this will make a nice change of pace.
It's been a crazy day, chasing after grandkids and taking them to dance class, which is hectic. The 3 and 5-year olds are awfully cute though and we have just one week to go, then the recital, then no more dance classes! Yay.
Barbie, I wish I had the coordination to do line dancing like you do. It sounds like so much fun. Unfortunately, I was born with two left feet. I took the Johnson O'Connor aptitude test a few years back. (It tests innate aptitudes and not what you've learned along the way.)
I scored high on rhythm. I asked, "Well, if I have such good rhythm, why can't I dance?" The counselor looked at me then pointed to my results on the spatial awareness part of the test. Um, yeah. 15th percentile. That doesn't get me around the dance floor very well! Fortunately, my kids don't take after me and are all good dancers.
Kackie, I had to laugh when I read your post. Isn't that typical, when you're feeling on top of the world, to get an irritating reminder like that? Keeps us humble. Good for you for getting right back on track.
Robin, I'm glad your DH got the reassurance he needed. Whew! BTW, I was interested in what you said about the Polar FT7 HRM. If you were going to replace it (just in case I decide to get one when I turn into a jock (!) :laugh: :laugh: , what would you get?
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Birdie, I just read your post and wanted to tell you I loved what you said... "I have nothing to “go off of” because I’m not “on” something. I’m simply living each day, in a new way and with a new perspective!" You have a great attitude. That's exactly what I want for myself. Congratulations again on the amazing job you've done losing weight. I appreciate your sticking around. It's great inspiration.0
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Hello everyone, we are back from Colorado and we had a great time. We walked/swam/hiked over an hour everyday and I over ate everyday too. Not badly just more than my 1260 calorie limit. I read the post up to page 9, then my eyes glossed over. So I may have overlooked some stuff. I got tired, but I never got winded like I couldn't physically do what we were doing. That was great and has really given me enthusiasm to get back on track.
Thanks for all the condolences on the loss of our rabbit. It is hard now that we are home, but I know he lived a good long life and it was his time.
Mary – Glad you had a great camping trip and some quiet time with your hubby. I hope the music camp goes well.
Welcome Wanda, Robn and anyone else new!
Welcome back SusieQ! We’ve missed you. Your new picture looks great and if you run out of flower beds, just head West on 40 and I'll find you some more. Gardening is great exercise and great relaxation all at the same time. I miss not having a garden.
Cathy – I agree on the “ups” of our ups and downs. I don’t like recording the little ups either and also weight them out.
Robin – Thanks for the rabbit story. It does help to know I’m not the only growup devastated by the loss of a rabbit. It is sad now that we are home and we are feeling the loss.
Esther – I’m glad you posted here again.
Barb – Good luck on your goal of a size 10 for the wedding! I hope you make it. That is horrible news about the oil cooking the wildlife. My heart goes out to all of them (wildlife and sea life). They have to pay for our errors in judgments.
Michele – I am sorry to hear about PJ. It is the hardest thing in the world to do, but it is our responsibility as pet owners. We love them more than anything and don’t want them to suffer.
Barbie – Good to hear you had a great time at the dance contest thingy. Lol I forgot what you called it and I’m too tired to scroll back up.
Rebel – Glad to hear DS’s wedding went off OK.
Tiarapants – Your hubby’s job sounds fascinating. Very Geeky, but fascinating. Best of luck to him with the next book.
Denise – Glad your vacation is wonderful. Good to hear from you. Can’t wait to hear more stories and see some pics when you get back.
MacMadame – Good advise on the way to eat throughout the day. The clever remarks about the number of posts made me smile too.
Mimi- $150 sounds like a deal and a great way to vary your exercising.
Now that I have stopped "driving" in my mind, I am off to bed and ready to be back on track tomorrow.
Jeannie0 -
Barbie--
I had no idea the slugs in the Olympic Peninsula were of the Jewish persuasion. :noway: I am sure they will appreciate the "Kosher salt.":laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Barb; Actually the Jewish slugs though they would be safe in our yard since our whole family is Jewish.....imagine their surprise that we zapped them anyway and with Kosher salt as the final insult :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:flowerforyou: tiarapants, I am a knitter and find it very relaxing and therapeutic although since I made exercise a bigger part of my life I haven't done as much knitting as I used to. I have a hard time knitting something to fit me (look at my profile page and you'll see the sweater I knit for myself) and my kids and grandkids are completely disinterested in knitted items so now I knit wool sweaters and send them to "afghans for Afghans" to be worn by children in need of warm clothing.
:flowerforyou: Barbara, the five day line dance workshop will be in Mount Vernon, about half way between Seattle and Vancouver, BC...it's being held in a campground but since we sold our motorhome and I don't camp, I'll be staying at the hotel at the Skagit Casino which is next to the campground where the workshop will be held.
:flowerforyou: This morning I had a 500 calorie breakfast and a 500 calorie lunch knowing that I'd be line dancing for two hours in the morning and walking for two hours with a friend in the afternoon, since i also found time for yoga (yes, DH is still getting up early to do yoga in the morning with me before golf and line dancing), the exercise bike, and an hour in the light rain with the dogs in the dog park, I still have a lot of exercise calories untouched and it's almost bedtime....:yawn:
:flowerforyou: Somebody loaned me a book called "Fitness is a Religion"........there's a lot in the book that's not new but I love the concept of fitness as a calling or a passion fits in with my new ways of thinking........along with a new way of eating, I've developed a new attitude about fitness and exercise. the author says, "Fitness is a lifelong pilgrimage. And like religious pilgrims, all who seek health must commit themselves to the journey. Those who do, will find lasting results. Here is the irony: to achieve physical beauty you must look beyond it. If we keep our eyes focused on a particular short-term goal we may achieve it, but the victory will be temporary. We must be transformed for the inside out."
:flowerforyou: hugs to all of you who are struggling and congrats to all who have achieved a new level of fitness, health, understanding, or commitment......now it's time to do the "Butt 'N' Gut" exercises and stop waxing poetic about fitness.:yawn: :yawn: 0 -
:yawn: Sooo sleepy, but hubby is working nights and the bed just doesn't feel right without him so I am still up.
Green Tea Question: So far whatever caffeine that is in the green tea hasn't made me jittery. I could drink 3-4 a day if I'd let myself. Usually I only have one a day and drink water the rest of the time. :drinker:
We got my niece all packed up by 3:30 today so that means I can have a slow start morning Thursday with nothing in particular that needs doing. Its so hot here already I try to get all my outdoor activities finished before mid-morning. So if I sleep in with hubby, I miss my opportunity.
The fund raiser caramel corn I ordered came in today and I made the mistake of opening it when I got home from church. Next thing I knew I had eaten every last bite. Good thing I was very active today or I'd have had to jump on the treadmill to balance out my calories/exercise. :explode: Mindless eating is never a good idea.
Goodnight all. :yawn: PTL hubby finishes this night rotation in 2 more days.0 -
Hello All,
Couldn't begin to reply to all the posts, so won't try.:ohwell:
Doggies are all fine--just unhappy with "mama" for not being home much during last two days because of business-related things and some time spent on HOA business. I will be glad when we have our elections in the next month or two so I can "pass the torch" on to someone else.
As for our vote, it looks like we have made our 90% goal, as of a vote I picked up today. These people have all received AT LEAST FOUR letters, each with request to mail back their ballots in a pre-addressed stamped envelope. The guy I caught up with today seemed mystified that we were still collecting ballots. It appeared his wife told him she "took care" of it, but she didn't. Fortunately, Mrs. "Take care of it" was out, and he was so embarrassed that I had driven across town and appeared on his doorstep (because we didn't have an up to date telephone number), he couldn't sign the ballots fast enough.:laugh: :laugh: He gave me an updated phone number too.
Yesterday, I did battle with my friend Jeannette's computer. Money is very tight, so when her niece got a new pc and offered to sell the old flat screen monitor, dell pc, and a printer, scanner, copier, to her aunt (my friend) for $225 (AND take payments)--so they took the deal. It is not a bad system (about 4 years old), but the niece was a gaming fool, and there was so much crapola on it, it couldn't even crash itself in a hurry!!:noway: :laugh:
I thought I was going to have to wipe it and reload the operating system, but fortunately, I recently ran across a shareware program that allowed me to clean-up the problems without resorting to that. I got rid of umpteen zillion games, and discovered that the original owner probably NEVER cleared her temp files and cookies. There were over 4,000 temp files :noway: and about as many cookies--a guaranteed way to slow your browsing way down or stop it altogether.
It is called Ccleaner, a freeware program, and I used it on my own system about a week ago and solved some lagging problems and slow boot up issues. If anyone wants to find it, here is a link to the website where you can get it:
www.piriform.com/ccleaner
I am usually very leery of programs that can edit the registry, because so many out there create more problems than they solve, but this has good reviews (CNET rates it highly, and they are a good source of info for software and other things pc). It has a backup capability so you can undo any reg edits that you do. Another nice feature is if you having trouble getting system restore or add/remove programs to work through windows (as I was on my friend's pc), Ccleaner will allow you access to both of those features so you can get rid of things, or use a system restore that you might not otherwise have access to. As with any program, you should always be sure you have a current backup of your data before you start fooling around with it. When it comes to computers, nothing is ever "foolproof."
Anyway, that is the "techie seminar" portion of the program:blushing: :laugh: :laugh:
Yesterday I was also at my friend Thomy's for part of the day, going over some biz-related things, and as I am getting ready to leave, she says I have "black fuzz" all over the light tan slacks I was wearing. She got out her lint roller and "treated" the backside and thighs of the pants, and tried to tell me my black jacket was "shedding." Polar fleece DOESN'T shed, so I disagreed, and when I looked at the "evidence" on the lint roller, I could see the "fuzz" was really black hair.
It didn't take long to get to the "bottom" of things--I had been sitting on one of the upholstered dining chairs--the one that Thomy's BLACK cat, "Queenie" likes to nap on.:ohwell: Mystery solved!!:laugh: :laugh: What was funny was that I had worn light colored clothing because they also have a long haired WHITE cat, "Buster" who "loves" me and always wants to be in my lap at least once while I am there.
The moral of the story is either-- "Beware of cats in contrasting colors." or "Watch where you sit when you go to Thomy's house!!":laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Today, I went over a little on calories, and about 700 mg on sodium :grumble: --due to the unexpected dinner invitation I received. I thought we were having "fish fillets"--unfortunately, they were "BATTERED" and they really "battered" my sodium content for the day when combined with the ham sandwich I had for lunch:ohwell: The 18 grams of fat per serving didn't do much for me either.:grumble:
The sun was here yesterday, but today we were back to alternating rainy, cloudy,rainy, sun break, rainy, rainy.....you get the idea.:frown: Tomorrow is more of the same, but supposedly on Friday, things are getting back to sunshine, and on Saturday and Sunday we have been promised sunshine and highs in the 80's!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Might need to get the sunscreen out of mothballs after all!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I will have to find my "doggie water bottle" for walks on the warm days, as Mai Li fades real fast if she can't stop and have a drink when it gets warm. Can't blame her, I do the same.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Oh, the latest on that missing child--Kyron Horman--we are on day 6 now (went missing last Friday from school), and we have ZILCH--despite over 1200 tips called in to a hotline established for that purpose. Oregon has a statewide search and rescue protocol in place for a situation like this, so S and R teams from all 36 counties (most of them volunteers) are coming in to the area to search. The details of where they are searching is under wraps. The police have said they don't suspect anyone in the family. It is just bizarre how a second grader can seemingly "evaporate" from his school. Please keep Kyron and his family in your prayers.
Well, the weatherman says we are hitting another record this weekend, it will be the latest date since they started keeping records, for us to reach 80 degrees for the first time in the season. That will be Saturday.
I have been fiddling around long enough, so BFN.
Barb0 -
Oh SuzyQ,
Caramel Corn!! Yikes!!! Well, I guess you will find out if it is true that calories in a food item purchased for charitable reasons don't hang around!!!:noway: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
The same person who came up with that was the one who said birthday cake has no calories, :noway: and if you eat in an airplane that crosses through a time zone, the calories can't keep up with you.!!:noway: Yeah...right!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
G'night, really, I MEAN it this time!!:laugh: :laugh:
Barb0 -
Mornin' ladies, haven't posted awhile cuz the new rule is no posting til gutt'n'butt DONE, :bigsmile: so its a looong one.
-Viv love the pix, Autumn LOOKS like a little sweetie, who are the other team members? Our first Race for the Cure one of the giveaway snacks was a fruit yogurt. We were all really enjoying it, very yummy, when ACK! Somebody read the label! Over 300 calories.:noway: No wonder it was delish, might as well had ice cream. "Ate for England" pulled a laugh right out of me. :laugh: Last night I broke the Lenten lifestyle with not one but 2 glasses of wine, :drinker: :drinker: and had to get on the Gazelle and watch Jillian to stop the subsequent flow of calories mouthward. Sort of like bouncing the calories away but not as much fun.:huh:
:flowerforyou: Barb our team consisted of me my SIL Helen (holding Autumn) and my Niece Tracy, there were supposed to be a few more relatives going but one was ill so they both transferred to the York race on 27th June I think. Maybe we will get over to the
Knavesmire and cheer them on
:frown: I'm still struggling a little bit, but trying not to let it get me down too much. It really helps reading how everyone else is doing. Some good advice, but need to put it into practice :laugh: I still think its my hormones, I am all over the place can't concentrate at work - feel so tired have no energy. I think I need some SUNSHINE :laugh:
Talking about work I had better get a move on Love to everyone
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Me again,
Didn't go to bed after all.:blushing: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Barbiecat.
No wonder those slugs felt at home. Too bad for them. Somebody on here said they'd rather have slugs than fiddler crabs because slugs can't pinch. That made me laugh. For some reason, I didn't see your post when I wrote my "novella" earlier this evening. I think I might have had some scrolling "help" about that time from Mr. Pepper--aka "the 'other' laptop":laugh:
Your line dance exhibition or contest(?) sounds like quite a gathering. And if you get too tired to dance, it sounds like the casino won't be too far away!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I should be in bed, so I will try to get there this time.:yawn:
Barb0 -
ACK! UP half a pound!
OK so I did have 16 oz of Michelob ultra last night, but was within my pre-line dance calories and no salty snacks.
This week I learned I can step off the Lenten lifestyle wagon, STOP at one beer or 2 glasses of wine . . . and still stay within my pre-exercals, that's good.
Will someone please explain that to the scale?
Oh and yes, the slugs did get wise. None in the traps, 2 on the pepper plants this morning. There was a congregation of them on the deck last night but I just couldn't deal with them then. Tonight its banana skins on the deck, better warn DH and the pups ...:laugh:0 -
It was wee hours before I finally fell asleep and I've read that sleep deprivation makes you gain weight, so I fed all my critters and am crawling back in bed with hubby for awhile. Hoping to kick this dull headeach and besides, I need energy to lift weights. :yawn: Only 2 more nights of this!0
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Good Morning!
I did the gut & butt routine this morning when I first got up. I hope to make that the routine. To anyone struggling with these exercises, please send me a message and I will send you a write up I did for a co-worker. They really aren't hard. It's the explaining that's hard.
I still weight 151 just as I did in January. It is time to get the scale moving again.
We stayed at a Comfort Suites hotel in Colorado Springs. It is a great place in so many ways. They had an indoor water slide, with an outdoor/indoor pool and a hot tub. Breakfast was free and had good healthy choices. All the rooms were suites with a small sitting area.
We hiked at Garden of the Gods, took the train to Pikes Peak, went to the Zoo, shopped and went to 2 museums and hiked at an old abandoned Army Calvary Post. Every evening we met up with my friends who live there, but are moving back to Missouri to be near family. We had dinner and visited together.
Hubby got back from his camping trip at 3 in the morning. So we have a few days to get everything back on track before I have to go back to work on Monday.
Jeannie0 -
Good Morning!
I was very happy to see some fellow knitters here (tiarapants, Kathy, auntiebk and barbiecat , anyone else??) and if you’re looking for patterns try www.ravelry.com as they have the very best stash of patterns you will ever see. I love small, portable projects as I’m a fibre-aholic – I have even tried knitting while riding the stationary bike but you can tell that my priorities weren’t really on the bike! Ravelry also has a ‘group’ feature, so if you’re looking for a s&b**** group in your neighbourhood, you’d likely find it there. :flowerforyou:
Exercise is my downfall – I just don’t enjoy it .:ohwell: I don’t mind walking the dog but he is old, arthritic and only wants to pee on the bushes so I can’t get the heart rate up that way!! I also don’t mind walking with my iPod and I’ve download books on that, which helps as I get caught-up in the story, but I still don’t think I’m walking far or fast enough. Has anyone ever used one of those ‘walking programs’? I’m just wondering if it’s music or talking or what?
Mimi – You’re so right about wanting that first bite to be the best and only wanting to eat things you just know are going to taste good and be good for you! (I sound like a cereal commercial – but it’s true!) :laugh: :laugh:
Sadly, when I’m not being mindful I can eat anything and not even notice I’ve eaten it! :noway: Or worse, when I feel I must be polite and clear my plate – and believe me, I must be good at being polite as I have a gold star membership in the clean plate club!! Yesterday I ate two (2 !?!?) :noway: :noway: pastries from the Italian bakery. I was out to lunch (or out of my mind, not sure which!! ) with a friend and she wanted to ‘celebrate’ so she bought them for us. Could I have declined, absolutely, but the nice, polite, non-confrontational me just said ‘oh thank-you’ and dug in (or perhaps this is just my great fallback excuse?:grumble:). Sadly, that first bite wasn’t filled with sweet but rather sour.:huh: : Bleh! A sour pastry!! I guess it comes down to this, if I’m really seriously going to do this I better learn to stand my ground – so perhaps it was karma that the pastry was filled with mascarpone not butter cream – next time, I’ll say ‘thanks but not today’.
Oh and in case anyone’s wondering the second pastry had red food colouring in the centre which tasted like Popeye cigarettes, so neither of us finished it. Lesson learned. I shall be mindful, I shall be mindful, I shall be mindful, I shall be mindful…..
Barb (weaklink) :flowerforyou: Thanks for the techie tip! I've a HP laptop and it downloads all sorts of weird stuff without my even knowing what's going on - big brother truly lurks out there!!
ainslieglen :flowerforyou: don't be too down, we're behind you 100%
RJ :flowerforyou: I call getting my yearly pap test and boob-squish my Spring Tune-Up ~ that way, every May I go and get it done.
Have a fabulous day everyone – and I do hope you Wet Coasters are getting some sun. I grew up out there so my sympathies are with you but there is a reason the trees - and the slugs - grow so big!
Cathy0
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