WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2012

I started out the weekend with a trip to the farmers market. So many wonderful things to choose from. I got a variety of sweet potato that I have not tried before, can't remember the name, deep red, they said it was sweeter. Can't wait to try it. Last fall I cooked a bunch of sweet potatoes, cut them in chunks and froze them. Then I pulled out a chunck whenever I wanted some. Great stuff. I got got some small white potatoes, carrots and onions - beef stew in the crock pot tomorrow. I love fall for all the comfort fodods. Next week is the last farmers market of the year although the farm with the sweet potatoes said they would be at an indoor stand after the market. It gets a little too cold in southeast Wisconsin in November for outdoor markets. Fall is also for more reading, nothing better than curling up with a blanket and a book. My GS lives with me and is starting first grade. I love watching him read on his own, sounding out the words. Another generation of readers, it's all good.
Barbie -I am going to look into the titles you shared for strength training. I like the idea of not having to get on the floor, it is too hard on knees.
Keep coming back,
Mary

My first true fall from grace in my seventy something days of logging. 500 c alories over, and that's with the added calories fitbit added in. Oh well, my brother only visits me once every 4 years!!!

Hope everyone is having a lovely Saturday evening. :flowerforyou:
I went to the gym today by myself and it felt good to work out. I was not able to go much during the week. The exercise makes me feel grounded or less stressed. :happy: This is good because it wipes away any cravings that I might have.:drinker: :drinker:

I read all the posts and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I am just too tired tonight to write ya'all back! :yawn: :yawn:

I am feeling really sleepy. I made an organic lean ground beef and pinto bean chili for dinner tonight. It was very good! Today, the sun never came out,but it was still 70 degrees. I guess we needed some hot comfort foods! :laugh: :laugh:

Ok, everyone have a wonderful Sunday. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Be back on track, log, drink that water , and keep those muscles burning those calories! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Linda aka Sundance

Good morning and Happy Sunday everyone! How's your weekend going?

Mine took a detour yesterday - I cut out the halloween costume for GD, only to be stricken with some sort of stomach bug. It could have just been that I had eaten eggs for breakfast without any carbs to go with them - they tend to upset my stomach if I eat them "straight." I also didn't eat a lot the entire day. Anyway, I wound up going to lay down and didn't do much of anything all day :frown:. I feel much better today - I think I was just a little run down. Now I'm just way behind on my projects.

Ellen, I did read your article - very interesting. As I said, I don't know enough about that time even though I lived right through it - as a self-absorbed teen. Glad to know a little more. I agree on the going out to eat thing - DH and I struggle to justify going to restaurants for those very reasons. We used to love to go out to eat.

JaneH, congratulations on that lovely date night with DH! Maybe you could find either a low-calorie treat to send to her or, better yet, a low-calorie cookbook with some of her favorite recipes lightened up? I'm the same way with the cake - it's a family tradition from way back. My mom would make the cake, and whoever the birthday boy or girl was could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner until it was gone . Oh, wait, maybe that was my tradition.

Deborah, isn't change the pits? lol. Thanks for the lovely thought.

Lin, take your time. You've been sick for a bit, so it will take a few days to feel back at top speed, don't you think? Sorry to hear about the cauliflower soup. Sometimes food just doesn't work out like you think it will. I hope your dad recovers from his infection quickly - it's much harder on the elderly, isn't it? Adding to that the home trying to pressure you to decide before you know what his discharge is going to be? That's pretty awful.

DeeDee, how horrible that someone called so late, but it sounds like it was probably a wrong number who had a creative way of trying to get out of having to admit it .

Barbie, your weight routine sounds very ambitious! I do like my free weights and am trying to figure out how to get more. I'm going to be checking out craig's list and the local yard sales soon . Your line-dancing classes sound so fun! Love the pic . Have fun with the bike too!

DebA, your day with your granddaughter sounds like so much fun! I agree, 14 is a fun age. The dinner sounds wonderful too! Have a great time on the hike - hopefully it's not like mine was with DH in the White Mountains - or that you're in better shape than I was for that one .

Michele, your workout descriptions always leave me exhausted lol. You must have a ton of energy. I say that, but I do a fair bit of exercising each day too. I was feeling a bit "off" the past two days, and boom, I wound up in bed for most of the day yesterday. Hope you're not coming down with something. You might remind Vince it's not doing anyone any good to get angry about the pool guys, just to show them what he expects as far as getting the job done. Save the angry for if they say they won't make the changes. Most people want to do a good job. I made mini-quiche yesterday - but no crust, just baked the egg mix in a muffin tin. The still weren't that light - probably about 80 calories each. LOL about your station wagon story.

Lila, Eeewwww!!! I don't have any idea what it smells like, and I can only imagine but I'll keep it that way thank you very much!!! You poor thing. Your food choices sound perfect! Beatrix Potter was my favorite to read to DD when she was small - and we/I collected the figurines for her for years (a new one each Easter). Now she has the collection for DGD as well as the books. We even went to visit Beatrix Potter's home in the Lake District in England when we were there.

Amanda, congratulations on another pounds lost - although you've been feeling a little out of sorts - maybe that's the cause? At least now you know it's your body finding it's own weight setting now . I love your book titles - we loved those.

JaneM, your exercises/stretching sound perfect for your back. Good for you! Have fun at the pumpkin patch.

Sue, your run sounds lovely! There's a meteor shower this weekend that's supposed to be lovely. I can never stay up long enough to see them :frown:. Have fun at your party!

Liz, yay for sleep!!! Gamers are a breed all unto themselves, aren't they? BIL is one (as is middle niece), and my SIL is another (he actually is an art director for a gaming company, video). They crack me up. Are you taking measurements in addition to the scale? You'll probably see a change there even if not on the scale. Enjoy your weekend!

JaneH, I haven't posted any pictures, but I know you have to have an on-line account somewhere like shutterfly or photobucket. So glad to hear about your lunch! I've met a few virtual friends in real life - and we always just chat forever. It's so great to put a real experience to a virtual one, isn't it?

JB, congratulations on learning acceptance of your new body. You look terrific - there's no shame in that! Enjoy your time in your home now that your outside home is resting for the winter.

Meg, welcome back! I can't wait to hear what you thought about Philly.

Laura, glad you enjoyed your meeting with JaneH too - and how special that you can not only spend time with your grandchildren but they single you out to care for them . I skyped with DD yesterday but it always leaves me feeling sad I'm not closer to them so I can hold my precious DGD :sad:. DH did that very same thing the other day - he couldn't believe how heavy the weight was!

Texas, don't worry about the commenting - I'm sure I comment enough for all of us lol . Glad your scale is moving - and I hope you get out and get those steps in too!

Lila, it's hailing now? That is odd weather. Good luck getting those leaves raked. Your workshop sounds interesting - maybe you can tell us a little more about it sometime? You can PM me if you'd rather and are willing too. I hope your car is in the garage - we used to get hail in CO that would destroy anything left outside.

Glenda, congratulations on the loss since the start of the year! That's really terrific. It does help to visualize what that much weight represents in cold hard margarine lol. Someone else mentioned podcasts - I love listening to them, and they're free on Itunes for the most part. I listen to RadioLab a lot - interesting show.

Liz, does your daughter not like sweet potatoes? How could anyone not like them? LOL. I was reading recipes yesterday (it's a pasttime, or torture, depending) and the magazine was full of Thanksgiving recipes - lots of sweet potato casseroles. Sigh.

Mary, so jealous of the farmers' market! We don't have them close enough here - instead we have these "mud auctions" run mainly by the Amish - I'll have to try to check them out more.

Cheryl, I'll laugh if your scale goes down after your "fall" lol. I hope you enjoyed your visit with your brother.

Jolene, I hope that toe goes back to normal quickly too! Does your husband support your efforts to lose weight? It's especially hard if you have someone who isn't as "on board" with the plan as you are. Too much of the "one bite won't hurt" - I hope he's not that type. Look at you - you're almost half-way there! That's really terrific. I hope you get to enjoy your beautiful weekend!

Linda-Sun - so glad to hear the gym is doing its magic for you! Your chili sounds wonderful too.

DeeDee - Curls will hold up that tiara so it doesn't slip . How nice for compliments - especially when least expected.

OK, everyone, off to sew. Enjoy the rest of your weekend -

Cheers,

M.

Hello everyone ,

Still no computer at home and still too busy to post from work. Son is still a runaway and still blaming us for his problems and not accepting responsibility for his actions.

We sent my brother his part of mom and dad's stuff and re-arranged what was left with our stuff, so the house has a less empty feel and look to it. I think it was time and it is a good thing.

Miss all of you and hope everyone is well. I hope to pop in once a month, but it will be a long time before we can afford to replace my computer.

Jeannie (jam0525)

a glorious new day and a day of rest I don't attempt to accomplish much on Sundays if I don't have to. Our schedule was a bit out of whack and we didn't attend church but I praise His Holy Name all the same.

@Sasha, I hope you had the opportunity to clear all the leaves from your garden; winter could be a long time looking at them.

@Glenda, it's rewarding to be able to look back and see the efforts we made on the scales; good for you :flowerforyou:

@Liz, the mention of all that housework reminds me of the undone chores of my own although I did do a small amount yesterday. And I doubt it is happening today :laugh:

@Mary, a day at the farmers market sounds delightful. I could never buy much of a quantity of produce or fruit at any one time or else the majority of it would perish before being consumed. We have a Sprout's nearby if I get the urge otherwise I purchase most of my produce and fruits from the local grocery.

@Michele, sounds like Vince kept the fence guy in line - good for him! Too many any more take very little pride in their work; don't they know quality service adds value $$$ ?!

@Jolene, you must be feeling better to do all that rearranging. Don't beat yourself up over the pizza - we all fall down; it's the getting up that counts.

@Linda, hope you were able to get a good night's rest and enjoy this day of rest too.

@DeeDee, when I curl my hair is the ONLY time my husband comments :laugh: which was at one time naturally curly - sigh!

@M, sending a wish that you are feeling much better today and chased that "bug" away. I did get some steps in yesterday, at least more than normal.

Plan is to do it again today. I am in on the Christmas challenge and I will need to work to get the next 15 lbs off by December 15th. That's a BIG goal for me but I am going to give it a try. It is too sad I am not close enough to have Barbie teach me line dancing.

Here's to one and all - a day filled with happiness and less calories in the food that you eat - God bless!

tried resizing but not working today - hopefull you get the message :bigsmile:

LOVE THIS! Thank you.

Happy Weekend my Treasures!

Saturday morning I was up at 4:30 am to get my husband off to the football field by 5am,( so I could have the truck for the day) the team was headed to Fort McMurray which is a 6hr bus drive north west of here. Since I had had a hard time getting to sleep in the first place, by the time I got back to sleep after a step out into the cold , I slept half the morning away and this time when I woke, it was snowing, grey and dismal dreary outside. I had such a hard time kicking my butt into gear.

I had decided to do a bit of clothes shopping and found myself in a pair of dress pants a whole size smaller! I had them put the 16T ‘slightly curvy’ on hold while they hunt for a 16t ‘straight’ (losing my fanny and thighs). If they can’t get one in for me in the next day or two I will take the slightly curvy ones and tuck them in slightly down the thighs. I will give myself a bit more time when I go back and maybe get some new underwear too. I did try some panties on and they were 2 sizes smaller (a different brand than my present ones) but I didn’t have time to dig through all the sizes for the colours I wanted. Want to go for a littlecolour instead of the traditional black and white. Also need to spend a little extra time and get at least one new bra to get me through the next while. Think I will make due with the LBD as it is only needed for this one week and then it will be retired. I want something jazzier, the next dress I get.

Also needed to hunt for a birthday gift for my 89 year old mother (her birthday is during my New York trip) but came up empty. I have been looking for a long time but have no ideas yet! It gets harder every year. I stopped by the fabric shop and picked up the flannelette for my grand-nieces Christmas pajamas as it was on sale. Now I just need to get working on them once Mama gives them the measurements so they get them on time for Christmas, my little darlings are apparently going to be giants, the oldest being a head taller than anyone in her kindy class.

A girlfriend called and we decided on going to the movies last night to see Taken 2 since we were both on our own. She had seen Taken, the first one, but I had no idea what I was in for! Good thing I had taken my blood pressure medicine as I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. She had asked to meet for supper at the food court so I raced home from the fabric store and checked out some of my options on the computer, decided the large Thai beef pita at Extreme Pita wouldn’t blow up my progress.

Pardon me while I have a minor explosion here!! My hubby just asked me if I was going to the football Halloween howler dance this Friday!!!! What??!! When we were talking about this New York conference months ago he said we would be away for it so I wasn’t worried about costumes. Now this! Auggh!! My brain is in ‘getting ready for New York’ mode not coming up with something clever so Mr. President looks good. …sigh… (yeh, he is head of that too, he started it about 12 years ago). Of course you know where most of the former costumes bits are…that’s right… in the flood bins in the garage behind the construction zone.... mumble, mumble, mumble...

Feeling somewhat like hamster on a wheel at the moment, will catch up with everyone later,

Choose happiness (I'm working on it hehehe)

Hugs to all,
Kate

Meg, I didn't think I would ever want to give up my books but I am finding myself turning down print magazines in favor of online...they don't pile up and I don't have to carry them to a donation site. But I do like my study books and novels; maybe I'll have to try the kindle.

June, I really get your reaction to the Halloween thing; so not enough time to plan or prepare but whatever you decide it will be a good one.

I spent yesterday and Friday at a bellydance intensive weekend training for beginner & intermediate students. As always, I'm impressed by the breadth of ages and sizes of women in this artform. The guest instructor, Nourhan Sharif, is quite well-known; she runs a school and festivals in NYC and a line of dancewear. She kept talking about the advantages larger women have in bellydance -- that you really need to have something to jiggle!

jolene - sorry you're so sick. Hope you get better real fast.

wessecg - in some ways, we NEED to overeat, at least I do. Whenever that happens, I usually feel so "yuk" and this helps to cement in my mind that I don't want to do that again.

Had pumpkin soup that was defrosted and I wanted to finish up and guess what I had in it??? Bet you can't guess in a million years. Actually, it wasn't all that bad. DeeDee - I would think that cheese on it would be good, too. Thanks for the idea.

Did an hour of a pilates DVD today. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga, go to the soup kitchen to take the donations from the church (which I picked up yesterday), buy gas, then take the extremepump class.

M - which costume did you cut out (which character?)

Jeannie - so great to hear from you. So sorry that things aren't much better.

texasgal - you said that you didn't get much at the farmer's market because it would spoil. That's what I use my freezer for ... lol I have strawberries in there from when they were in season, corn on the cob from when that was in season, blueberries, lots of other things. That reminds me that I should take something (probably some mushrooms) out of the freezer so that they can defrost to use in my salads. I have some okra that I want to finish up.

Nancy - I'm 5'1" and for the past few years (yes, years) I've been consistently around 130. Yet, I've gone from a size 8 pants to a size 6 (which is sometimes hard to find). Sometimes our bodies just say "this is where I want to be" and we have to live with it. I'd love to be around 120, and one time I got there. But in getting there I looked and felt like c***, so I decided that that's not what I want to do.

The weather was gorgeous today, and according to the paper it should be for the rest of this week. We dug a trench (boy, is that red clay tough stuff!) for the wire for the lighting and put about 4 of them out just to see if the spacing we have them at is enough or if it has to be adjusted. Tomorrow we'll work some more on the wiring (it should go faster) and if it isn't windy maybe cut out the solar cover for the pool. I usually go to a mahjongg game on Mon nights at this gals' home, but I may not go tomorrow or may go late, depending on how much we can get done (and how tired I am)

Meg - I highly recommend taking an extra day to sight see in Philly. There's just so much. Your meetings sound great. Well, the pool/spa is done - at least the part where we pay someone else to do it. Now comes the part that Vince and I have a lot of work doing.

When I'm finished with my magazines, I cut out the address label and then usually leave it at the gym for someone else to look at.

Lila - you know, I find that I, too, would rather colorful tops. Unfortunately, so many things (especially for the winter time) are dark colored.

The 4 lights we installed just came on, so need to go outside and see if the spacing is OK.

Checked out the lights. The distance between them is OK, guess 8' is enough. We do need to get (and plan to do it) lights illuminating the steps from the upper deck to the pool deck. But that'll come in good time.

Here's wishing everyone a great evening.

Wish I could comment on more people, but time is running out.

Michele

Hello Ladies,

I just finished reading all of the Sunday posts. It has been a good day really tired so on my way to bed. I am sure I will be up in the middle of the night and will reply to each than.

Today was for the most part about family. My DH is home he had a fun time this weekend. It is good to have him back, Today at church our minister was talking about addictions. Wow can I see my addictive personality food would be my drug of choice.

So after church was out potluck there is always a theme tonight was Pizza Party. I brought a nice green salad and had my almonds in a bag. but someone brought Papa Murphy Veggie Delite I check MFP 1st calories weren't too bad and I was still under calorie.

Hope everyone has a good evening.
Liz

Hello Ladies,

@Jolene hope you feel better
@M stomach bugs are the worst yuk!

@Linda sounds like you had a nice Sunday. I know you slow down because of Saturday's activities but its nice to have a relaxing Sunday. As far as that addiction thing and food. It does make life difficult for we need food to live but like all its still a choice. We choose what we put inside of us how much food, what kind of food etc. I know with me I am a stuffer any issue like say DD stuff when we start noticing her austism and the struggles that come with. I don't want to get upset ,or grieve or deal with something I tell myself stay positive don't react so I stuff food for comfort, money issues happen stuff food into me don't react, someone would hurt my feelings or stress from my job. instead of dealing with the mess of the situation and owning my emotions I just stuff food. I am trying to learn to not do that anymore its hard.my husband doesn't know how to handle all of this he likes me just being happy all of the time. But I am notice after 50 some years a more real me coming out and maybe a little bit more confidence too. (That's my 2 cents)

@Michele - I am going to try those mini quiches- I have a baby shower coming up and those will be perfect to bring to it.

@Lili -- Thanks for the reminder lol :laugh: I had been thinking maybe this sleep pattern thing may have something to do with being a certain age now. I like your Christmas rule !

@Laura--- I have made a few dinners ahead and freeze them but I never thought of making breakfasts and lunches ahead. Sounds like a great idea.

Well I am sorry if I miss anyone and sure I have. Know I do read all of the posts and so encourage by each of you how you keep trying and don't give up.

I am starting to get tired already so maybe I can get back to sleep sooner.

Hope everyone's Monday is a good one. Will be back later today to catch up on the posts/

Take care:flowerforyou: ,
Liz :drinker: :drinker: