WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

I spent this morning at the hairdressers, as they were doing another "practice run" on my daughter's hairstyle for her wedding. We tried a half up-half down variation today, which I liked much better than the more formal updo that they did last week. We're going to have another practice session next week, when they are going to practice on me as well! Hmmmm.

I try hard to only look at my scale once a week, as it makes me crazy. When I've lost, I feel like I have some leeway to cheat a little. When I've gained, I get discouraged and feel like cheating since it doesn't matter anyway. Either way, looking at the scale isn't conducive to my success. Am I just strange that way?

I wanted so badly to have chips and guacamole last night, but I'd already eaten my calories for the day. I managed to not have it, but I wasn't a happy camper. I was sitting thinking what an awful thing dieting is, but then I decided that I should think of it as a lifestyle instead of a diet. I know that I can have some of these things and still lose weight, if I just plan them into my daily program.

I enjoy reading all of the posts. You're an amazing group of women, and I admire you!

@kathyzoo: So glad the stitches are out and you're progressing on schedule -- that's great!

I had boiled and broiled chicken wings tonight with spicy black beans, french style green beans and a salad. I love my chicken wings, Fridays is chicken wing night, they used to be cheap but now every place serves chicken wings.

BoomerAngel- I have the same problem. I have only a few stubborn pounds left to lose to get to my goal, but are they ever hanging on !! I finally went down some after 2 weeks of watching the carbs closely. (Doctor's suggestion.) Don't know if that would help you or not, but it was an easy change to try. Good luck!
Deb A

Lizmil - is that picture your newly adopted dog? CUTE!!

Lin

Lila - you don't need to tell me about long distance phone. How I wish that Bryan was at least on the same continent as me! Congrats on the fantastic weight loss!

Micki - to make your diary public, go to your homepage, in the upper right you will find the word "settings", click on that (it's above the tabs). When you get to the settings page, click on "diary settings". You will need to scroll down, but you will see where you can change from private to public.

GiseleEve - you've posted and are now part of this group!!! Welcome

Well, we started putting water in the pool, then it rained so even Mother Nature was cooperating! They let Jessica drive the Bobcat around the backyard. Look out North Carolina and Virginia....lol They also started backfilling the pool. Tomorrow they'll come here to make sure it's still level and then backfill more and add more water. They brought the slide out by the pool just to see where the pipe for the water should be, but, of course, it can't be installed. Honestly, I was surprised they put it together by the garage and not at the pool site, but they certainly know what they're doing.

Did 45 minutes of a deep water aerobics class today. The gal who was supposed to teach it never showed up, so another gal filled in. Boy! Did they ever hear about it. I'm sure I told you all about how they fired the gal who used to teach the deep water class, which, to me, was a stupid move. She'd been with the Y for something like 27 years. She knew the members, they knew her. As a matter of fact, someone in the next class ordered a bathing suit and it didn't fit. Sheryl (the gal who was at the Y) asked me my size, let me try it on and sold it to me. I wasn't even in the class but because she taught the classes she knew that I might fit into it. She also many times would be an extra set of eyes in other classes telling people the correct way to do things. How I miss her! Tomorrow is the farmer's market and then yoga then I need to stop at a food store to get ice for the guys and butter (it's $1.99)

Love reading about everyone's NSV. They mean so much

Esther - don't eat that donut!!!! Find something else, like maybe a bit of fruit or air popped popcorn. But NOT a donut!

Rose - congrats on the loss! That's awesome

tigress - I hear ya about good shoes being discontinued. I had this really really comfortable pair of sandals from Keds. Only they've been discontinued. I have a really nice pair of shoes that I wear when I go to the water aerobics. They're light yet waterproof. And they've been discontinued.

Meg - I wonder if Amazon sells recumbant bikes. If you make a purchase over $25 the shipping is free

BoomerAngel - you certainly are in the right place! What part of FL are you in?

mimi - have a great trip! We'll be thinking of you

Lin - I finished the bookmark last night. I'm thinking about starting a crochet blanket for another gal for Christmas (it'll be that long before I finish it). I never thought about a mini-loaf pan! Thanks for the idea. I really like Fugi apples. Can't wait for apple season to be here!

Meg - I used to buy that cheaper parmesan cheese, but now that it's just the two of us, I splurge and get the better cheese. Today Jessica made herself some spaghetti and commented that she prefers the cheaper cheese. I guess it's because that's what she's gotten used to -- especially now that she's on her own and paying for her own food...lol

Today was a pretty easy day. Went to the Humane Society to drop off our aluminum and give them the coupons, then to the water aerobics class, then a little food shopping, then home. Tonight I made cookies that I'll freeze for when we play Bunco here Tuesday. Oh, after the workers left I went to Aldi to get more water for them. We only have about 8 more bottles and 12 in the cooler for tomorrow.

Kathy - awesome that you got your stitches out. You're getting there, that's for sure!

Janice - you CAN lose the weight. Welcome! Come in here every day, and log your food, every little bit, that's so important. If you go over one day, don't beat yourself up, just don't let it be a constant thing.

Decided on things that I'll make for the workers. Then went to Aldi's to buy some of the things. Now home, will take a shower and then maybe look for the crochet pattern. Have a great evening everyone

Michele

Hi
@Lin yes that our adopted dog she is 2 1/2 yes old. My daughter pick her name Bella Jo she seems to be accepting it. We are all enjoying her. Need a little training but so do I. :laugh:
I am with you I hope I can find that special food.

Liz

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick note, today the 17th was my 55th birthday! My SIL advised me that I can now get senior discounts! Lol- thanks SIL for that info! :laugh: :laugh:
I feel very blessed as all of my preventative tests - mammo , pap, bone density and pelvic ultra sound came back normal!! :drinker: :drinker:

So my day was busy with getting the car washed, grocery store and then home, and back out again to get school supplies for the girls. Then home to work for 4 hours!:f rown: :frown:
My daughter made me Buddy Velastro's red velvet cake for my b day. When she cooks she doesn't always read the recipe thoroughly. When she was done , I said it looks a little flat, and later she said oh yea, I forgot the vinegar and baking powder or soda thing! Lol It tasted just fine, was a little dense. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I have been married 18 year and my DH did not remember my b- day at all. When the girls reminded him , he said I didnt forget, aren't we going to dinner or something? I told him, umh I have to work tonight. Who ever knew marriage would be so frustrating. For those of you have wonderful husbands- you are lucky!:sad: :sad: I think my husband is going through mid-life crisis or a moderate depression at 52. He can retire in 4 years. So, he should be happy! :huh: :huh:

Any way, had 1 slice of red velvet cake and 1/2 cup of ice cream and it was yummy. Felt good to not be eating like crazy or sweets, just because it was my birthday. I gave myself a great present today- to have another day of feeding my body nutritiously and with self love!
Thanks to all of you that are on this bog and make each day better and help to make me successful! :drinker: :drinker:

Blessings, Linda Sundance

Happy to see the scale moving in the right direction this morning! 1.2 pounds gone Oh how I love seeing a new number and I always have to get on and off the scale a few times before believing it!

Going to be a beautiful weekend, so I have many things planned outdoors that should keep me moving. My first love is walking...so my favorite pup and I do alot of it. Keeps us both healthy

I struggle with the thought of joining our local gym. Not sure what the block has been, but it seems so outside my comfort zone. Years ago I lost almost 50 pounds doing Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pounds videos ( HIGHLY recommend by the way ) but think I need the variety a gym offers. Not exactly sure why I keep procrastinating.

Love reading the posts here. Help encourage and propel me to move forward. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Good Morning Everyone, First Happy Birthday Linda! Don't let DH make you crazy, mine like to go camping with his buddy's on our anniversary. I don't care, I let him go, and tell him he was there on the day it was important. :laugh: He remembers cards and things like that, where I don't
Having my morning Tea, I used to drink coffee, just don't feel like it right now. Today is a recovery day, going to hang out with my friend at the mall, she is feeling very low. She's a teacher and has an awful class this year. Just listening to her I was shocked at the level of the kids in her class. She used to teach gifted, and this must be a real let down. I'll still get some steps in just not the speed I do when exercising.
Tigress