WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

Happy Saturday!

Wow, so many new people just since I last posted yesterday! Welcome all, I haven't been on here that long, just since June, but this is a great place to come for encouragement and support!

Don't have much time but wanted to drop by and say "HI"!

Amanda-Saw your question abt nailpolish. I, too, used to do my fingernails and toes the same color but now I feel it's perfectly ok to do them both different. In fact, I notice that a lot of women, young and old, do fingers one way and toes another.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and don't forget to get your water in.:drinker:

Kathy

Good afternoon, yesterday I took a rest day and today, I was planning on walking early. Well the rain stopped that it started raining before I could get into my workout clothes. I did get on my bike in the living room and ride for 16 mins. Boy it has been a long time. The backs of my thighs were on fire. I am going to eat lunch and then ride another 15-16 mins. got to get in the 30 mins at least a day. I know it's the weekend ladies and we all seem to go a little bonkers on the weekend (ok, I go a little bonkers) so stay the course and make good choices, drink that water and relax. Dance in the kitchen, through the living room like you just don't care, and have a great day.

Good morning to all! It is a beautiful day here in Omaha, only going to be in the low 80s. So nice for a change! I managed a mile walk yesterday with the pooch. And even with a lovely glass of wine with dinner I was under my goal. I just need to kick start the exercise. I have a habit of self-sabotage…if I can’t devote 100% of my energy to “dieting” I let myself fail. I’m trying hard not to do that this time. I’m trying to see this as a life long journey and make those small changes that are so important. But I do need to crank it up some. I have to admit I am starting to get discouraged at how slowly the weight is coming off. 10 weeks and only 12 pounds; I had planned 30 pounds for the 15 week work challenge.

Today I’ll work on the book then go to the nursing home to see my dad. It’s only about 2 minutes from my house, and with 3 drivers here, someone gets to visit him about 6 days a week. I think it may slow down a bit until DH can drive, but still it’s nice that he’s close so that it is no work at all to visit.

Hubby is getting bored and somewhat cranky :huh: with his limited mobility. He’s also worried about what the crutches may do to his shoulder, so he is trying to limit that action. Still can’t bear weight on that foot. If we had known this, I would have rented a scooter thing.

Janie: glad you have joined us. Try to make just one change at a time and make it a habit before moving on to something else.

Kathyszoo: Wow you ventured out! Good for you. Those pain pills are there for a reason, so don’t feel bad about taking them! Glad you are doing better!

Carolyn: good for you and being active and staying under your goals.

Jan: you are doing so great! 11 days smoke free and another 1+ pounds gone! Keep up the good work! Glad your back feels better! :flowerforyou:

Rose: wow 3 more pounds gone forever! Congraulations! :flowerforyou:

Jo3y20: those milestones can be hard to take even when they can be fun too. My DH hit the big 60 2 weeks ago and he’s been depressed ever since! :indifferent: Your weight is coming off slowly but sure!

Jen: my thoughts and prayers are with you and DS!

Muzzyskipper: I had to laugh at your post; I’m tech challenged too and it took me about 2 weeks to learn to reply to posts! :laugh:

Michelle: chocolate zucchini bread…yum. If it’s good can you share the recipe?

DeeDee: good luck on the shopping trip…all that girly stuff! Have fun!

Trinasansone: you have come to the right place for support! Are you tracking your food (not sure if you are new to mfp or not) and drinking ½ water for each pound you weigh? For me I had to start with just one goal and make it a habit before going on to the next.

Ctumbarello: wow what a change to your routine! Loose clothing is always a good thing!!!

PS2CR: I have a whole book of children’s poetry I tried to get published once….they said it wasn’t enough material (20 poems) and I went and looked at some children’s books which were much shorter. I said “hmmmmmm” and haven’t tried again since! Good for you to find a way to get that done!

Linda: Scoliosis? Where did that come from??? I sure hope the N/V subsides. I know why it’s called the BRAT diet….because kids with n/v are brats LOL! Take care! :flowerforyou:

Amanda: just think London will be back to normal soon! As far as the nails go, it depends on my mood! Sometimes the same and sometimes different. I never do french on my toes though. :bigsmile:

Alwaysnancy: OMG what an awful thing to happen! I hope your daughter wasn’t too upset by it.

Ariel: good for you to lose so much weight! You should be very proud. You can get back on track to get the last of it off. Have fun on your vacation.

Ronda: thanks for sharing your story too. The nice thing about this thread is that no one is judgmental. If you needed the surgery then good for you to be brave and have it! :flowerforyou:

Holy cow there are so many posts and so many new people. That is wonderful but I am afraid that once again I have missed people. So sorry to those I missed, welcome to the newbies, and everyone take care and enjoy the day! Meg :drinker:

Hello all , I went out to Ice cream social, fund raiser for our Granddaughters High school band, They are in the Ben Davis Marching Band, Samantha is a Jr. this year and plays a clarinet and Leah a freshman is in the color guard. They did a wonderful job! and of course I ate a snicker Ice cream cone still stayed under my cal. so not to bad. Ben Davis Band , Rocks! All of you that live in Washington DC watch out they are coming to DC in the spring .

I have been reading all of your post and love hearing about all you do. Welcome to all of the new ladies you have come to the right place, there are a lot of wonderful ladies and you will get a lot of hints and ideals .

Hope you all have a great day , must get back to work .

Ahhh Marching Band and Color Guard....I miss it:sad: I was the band Mom for 10 years at the boys High School and I loved it. It was so much fun being aroung the kids, going to competitions and trips with them...I do believe it kept me young When Son #3 decided he didn't want to play his trumpet in the band and switched to Color Guard that was a bit of a challenge as he had to learn how to throw a rifle and so I moved the furniture in our living room so he'd have plenty of room to toss it (we have valulted a celing) but I forgot to cover the front of the couch where there is wood....we still have the dents and scratches on our couch from his rifle tossings:noway:

Laura80111

Hi everyone. It has been a wild and wooly week in TN. School began and the chaos that goes along with many changes in how things are done. I don't think anyone in the building is quite sure of anything. Change is harder for adults than kids. With the chaos, my eating has been wild (an attempt to neutralize my anxiety). Didn't work, just gained some more weight. Weighed this morning and am up yet another pound.

In an attempt to take better care of myself, I have cut up veges ready for the lunch box and a pot of vegetable soup cooling to put in containers. This will force some better choices. The upside of the new schedule is a lot more walking. I actually don't think about eating until the drive home, and then the grazing begins.

Goal for week: more veges. more water. no chips. limit fried foods to measured portion.

Everyone have a great week!

Had a wonderful afternoon. Met a nice young woman today who is from Saskatchewan where my mothers family is from. We had a nice chat. Had a really nice run with my husband for 6 km...well more of a run walk thing as it was getting pretty hot out by the time he was ready. He promises to be ready to go earlier tomorrow. Seems as soon as the sun starts to shine it gets hot and steamy and after all the rain we had last night it felt humid. I seem to get hot real fast but the run did feel nice.

Trinasansone, don't let the ups bring you down. Just get back on track and don't give up. When I think of where I was myself a couple years ago. I couldn't walk with out getting winded and now I can run...not super fast but I can run and I feel so much better than I did. I enjoy going to all kinds of classes from hot yoga to boot camp.

Ctumbarella, I think baseline measurements is a good idea. Sometimes we put on muscle and our weight goes up but we are actually smaller. The scale can be your friend or your foe. I love it when it gives me a good reading but sometimes if I feel it's going to be up it's better not to weigh as it can have a negative effect on your mind.

Applewrm, I agree about moving...for me I need a bit of both...to be eating within my limits. I do have times when I binge and I just need to stay away from the sweets that make me do that...In the last couple of years though I may not have always eaten right but I have continued with the exercise and also pushed myself pretty hard. I read once that the body has the ability to be pushed and then it gets stronger.

Wow Sundance I can't believe the tech told you that. Here in Canada rarely will the tech give out any information even if they know. I did have one mammogram give me a little info on calcifications one time but really nothing too serious...more of an explanation on what you can see on the screen. So glad you don't have scoliosis. My daughter who is now 26 was born with it and it was no nice for her...many surgeries.

Tiarapants, I call it a dreadmill too. I've only been on one a few times during personal training. I much prefer running on solid ground outside. I'm so afraid of falling off.

Rondak, I've heard a couple times lately about people gaining weight after a gastric bypass.So I guess there really is no easy way is there.

Nikki Nx, almost had a heart attack when I saw the ticker at the bottom of your post. LOL blushing.

Sandhillsmom, totally agree with you. It does take time to lose it. And we never really notice how fast it comes on.

Lynty55, It's great to get active. I started with yoga classes when a work friend started a studio. It was really out of my way but I was among friends. Once I gained the confidence to go somewhere more convenient there was no stopping me. I've met so many nice people out exercising and that has given me a lot of support as well.

Skinneychicno very wise words.

DeeDee she lives in Toronto where something bad seems to happen all the time. Worries me sometimes but then we've had some bad things happen here in the recent past which she does point out. For the most part it's a very good neighbourhood she's in. One day I saw on the news that someone got stabbed and it was literally two blocks away from her house. She told me to stop watching the news.

DeniseH60, It kicks my butt too. Since menopause I don't sleep very well any more. And I used to sleep so well. Even my very fit sisterinlaw says she can't believe what it's done to her body. I'm prepared to fight it the best way I can...

tsjourney, congrats on the 34 lbs. Your going in the right direction.

Valerie, your Saturday sounds like an awesome day. I've only canoed. The cottage we have rented at the end of the month has one there but last year I never got a chance to try it and I plan to this year.

Vstrib, good luck with the walking swimming plan. sounds like a good one.

Micki, that's awesome that you worked up to 70 minutes of walking. It's amazing the changes we can make if we really want to.

Artemis, Hello fello canuck. I see you are from Saskatchewan. My mom was from Wilkie. I'm in Ontario.

Megblair, I try to think of it as a life style change. Even the people I know who dont have a weight problem eat stuff that is bad for them but the thing is that they just move on. I know in the past I've gone astray and made it worse by eating even more. I try not to do that any more. Weekends seem to be the only time I really go astray anymore. it's so easy to be good at work but on the weekends when we are out and about or just hanging out at home it isn't always easy.

HI~Hope everyone is enjoying their week-end.Spent 2 days moving.Have a bed left.Did 5 +hours today.
Place is homey.Love it.The next few days are gonna look for clothes etc.
Will catch up,when not so tired.
HUGS
jane

Isn't it amazing how many of us are trying to get a grip on ourselves and make a big change in our lives? Wowie. I'm so impressed and overwhelmed at how many new ladies are here with similiar concerns. It can be done! I'm here to tell you it can! Have faith, work hard, count calories, drink water and exercise. It's pretty simple once you get the hang of it. I'm no fitness enthusiast, I'll say that much. I don't have a gym membership or anything. Just me and my dogs, we walk everyday, but since they're older now and don't want to walk as much, I add a few laps around the track by myself on weekdays. I'm trying to learn to take time for "me" every day. I've always seen to everyone else's needs and ignored my own until 19 months ago when I started with MFP. It's time for me, for once. I've had to learn to include myself in my daily routine. After all, if we feel good, we'll be able to take care of everything else that's important to us. If we feel bad, pffffffffffffft, it all goes out the window.

Cutting calories is the best thing you can do. And move your bod. And eat your greens. And drink your water.

I'll check in soon.. xo

jb

A hearty welcome to everyone who just joined. Keep checking in and you'll get lots and lots of support.

ctumbarello - measurements are so much more important than the number on the scale. They show how you're really doing. I know that at time (like now) I'm stalled at one weight, but my measurements are doing good.

Not a whole lot of time tonight. I'll try to post individually if I can, but please excuse me.

Went to the farmers market this am and then yoga, then to a store to get grapes and a couple of other things. Then home to cook the corn on the cob. I got 3 dozen, some for Jessica to take home. Then to the store with Vince (not sure why I went, he just wanted screws and some PVC pipe), home to change and then church, then we went to a play that a friend from Newcomers is in. For dinner (Vince says he didn't hear me telling him to eat before we went) stopped at Golden Corral. I was good -- pretty muchly -- had a baked tilapia, a salad of carrots, spinach, cauliflower, no dressing. Had some cottage cheese with sunflower seeds (I didn't realize that the seeds were salted or I wouldn't have had them), grilled veges and an italian vege mix, cucumbers, mushrooms. I was really full. For dessert I had some cantaloupe and strawberries. I also had a very very small piece of fudge, and I do mean it was a small piece. Just had water to drink. Believe it or not, they don't have tea but I had a teabag with me so they gave me a cup of hot water. We were talking to the waitress and her daughter just started kindergarten, I had some Labels for Education that I gave her. Jessica laughed that my pocketbook is like Mary Poppins' -- I had the tea bag, those labels, what else she wanted to know....lol Vince didn't think there would be anything at Golden Corral that I'd eat. Usually, I can find SOMETHING

Linda Sundance - so sorry to hear about your food poisoning. Do you know where you got it from?

alwaysnancy - that was something!

The father of Jessica's friend passed away. She's down here, but will go back to VA since she has an Aerosmith concert to go to. She'll leave her cats here then come back Tuesday. Not sure if I have to take her to Greensboro airport or Charlotte.

Lin - I swear, when I walk in Trader Joes, I always silently say a little prayer "thank you for accepting Master Card". I should probably just hand them my card.

Tomorrow I'll do My Fitness Coach on the Wii the aerobics.

Meg - here ya go:
Source: Healthy Cooking
1-1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cup AP flour
1 cup cake flour
½ cup baking cocoa
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
2 cup shredded peeled zucchini
In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder, gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to two 8x4x2 loaf pans coated w/ cooking spray.
Bake at 350 for 40-45 min or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 min before removing from pans the wire racks to cool completely.
12slices each loaf
1 slice equals
137 cal
4g fat
26mg chol
165mg sodium
23g carb
1g fiber
3g protein

ctumbarello - a papaya filled with raspberries -- sounds delish!

Gotta run. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Hey ya all....I am still hanging in there with my competition....I am hanging in but not moving up at this point, I still have two more days to get the votes and as of right now i need 201 votes to overtake the lead in my age group....so if anyone wants to vote, just go to Facebook and type in atkins all star competition in the little search box on top and you will fine me on page 2 Thanks Diane

Had a terrible sleep last night. I was just starting tho think about hitting the hay when I got a message from a high school friend. After 15 years cancer free her breast cancer has returned. She has elected for a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. She thought she had beat it but has learned you can never really let your guard down. I feel so bad for her. She just had her first grandchild arrive which I can tell from facebook she is really enjoying and now this..... So glad that my husband have signed up to do the Run for the Cure at the end of Sept. Another person to run for.

Then my brother in law called and suddenly I was wide awake again. Started to feel a bit drowsy and went to go to bed. Hubby was in the ensuite and I thought he had his ipod going then I heard him say that live music is really loud. We live in the country on 33 acres of land with no real close neighbours but seriously it sounded like the live band was about 100 feet away. I went out on the veranda in the dark to have a listen. It's not a big deal to us as it's pretty quiet most of the time and I'm glad someone was having a great time. I thought I'd just put the ceiling fan on to drown out the noise but it didn't seem to cover up the beat of the music. We put another noisy fan in the room but it probably just made it worse. Sometime after 1 a.m the music finally died down and I got to sleep and then at first light I was awake.

I think I be waiting for bedtime all day.

Good morning ladies. I am back to logging my food and trying to do some kind of movement every day.I started in April and have gained back the weight I lost.Between work and family I have felt overwhelmed ,not taking any time for my needs.
I need to make a change
connie

Dont know what happened there?

I know what you mean about the muffun top. How come the change in shape. I have always been 'shapely' but the muffin top took on a different look completely - scarey!. I have only lost a little of the weight so far, but it is coming off.

Good day all......

It is overcast here today with a possibility we could get a little bit of rain. While that might ruin many people's plans for the State Fair today, I still would take the rain. But of course I wasn't planning on going to the fair. :happy:

Good encounter with my nemesis---the scale---this morning. You know I just always wonder. I kind of hold my breath before I finally ease my way onto it. While what I do with food and activity makes sense and I should be losing weight, it is by no means a given at this point in my life. Being older with a handful of medical issues just makes everything uncertain doesn' it?

Okay, enough reflection. Need to move on. I've sorted out my supply of birthday cards. I have a number of cards to send out for the second half of August and I have got to get those ready today. I'm not good at waiting to the last minute on cards. I tend to wait too long. It's sort of difficult this month, I always send one friend a card with some cat theme and she's the lady who just had to put her cat down. Another friend may not be in a great mood since a storm knocked a big old tree down on the corner of his house (and that of his neighbor) in the past week. The third friend has a joyful year going with the birth of her first grandchild. I want to find a good and appropriate card for each and I'm not certain the ones I purchased a couple of days ago will fit the bill.

Yep, so now you've learned something else about me, I tend to overthink things. :blushing:

All the best to us!! May all of us with muffin tops lose the darn things!!!

Here's to you. :drinker: :drinker:

Lin