WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2012

Just finished catching up on all the posts! Already got some walking in. Who would have ever thought that I'd walk around an auto salvage yard for 15 minutes instead of just stand around, while my DH was taking off a bumper to replace the rusted one on his truck! Didn't do that quick of a pace because the ground was so uneven but was still moving! Now off to do more shredding!

LinCharpentie-Believe me, I too do most of my shopping closer to Christmas and we are always wrapping at the last minute!

Finally back on track with logging my food and staying under!

Kathy:drinker:

Morning all,

Thanks for the great recipe jb! I have tried and failed to make quinoa taste good, so this really helps......
Love the fact that you have so many fresh peppers....it should work with regular red peppers too I guess.

The idea of Mexico seems enticing.....I think a short holiday BEFORE the Christmas insanity would be a good thing here...
it is too long between Thanksgiving in early Oct and Christmas in Dec. The first inch of snow has landed, and to my surprise, stayed! The dog loves snow, it holds all the scents of the backyard visitors....so he spends a lot more time out there than in the grey days of fall.

Christmas used to be my personal testing ground....a better than Martha Stewart decorated house, perfect gifts, tree, meals...
I have let a lot of that go over the last two years....and I am really trying to enjoy my time with the people, not just the things they think they want. Sad to say, a lot of that was partly me, partly to ensure my late MIL was happy. Externally motivated identity needs there..... yet I miss the beauty I created...

This year will be a challenge to find the balance between creative celebration and loving presence....hope all of you have a stress less Christmas prep time!

I wil have to plan how to eat Christmas lunches all bunched together, and all the stuff....Does anyone have experience to share on how to do this? I have a day a week where I up carbs, usually the day I go out for meals. But all together, I am worried I will fall into a food pit! I hate the idea of a one meal day just to stay under the daily goal.

Good Sunday morning everyone…..the sun is shining, just a little sciff of snow on the ground, time to get the fur family out for a nice romp. Rex likes to have snow baths, Evie likes to roll to dead things (now covered with snow hopefully). My bird feeder was full of lively little red polls this morning and a couple of cheeky juncos. I bought three big bags of seed yesterday, nyger seed for the finches, mixed seed for the Red Polls, Pine Siskins , Buntings and Juncos and black sunflower seeds for the Steller Jays, Variegated thrushes (if they haven’t left yet for lower altitudes) and Northern Flickers. That should cover all the odd ones that show up in between.

I’m going to try posting now, but the internet is acting up very strangely – freezing and thawing sort of. I can’t blame it on MFP, it seems to be our ISP Telus that has underestimated the band width needed for our little rural area.


Lin – sounds like an excuse for a new coat. And I think your profile photo and caption is hilarious.

Michele – I have a recipe for Jack Daniels Apple Pie so I don’t see why you couldn’t substitute any type of alcohol or another as long as you stay in the same family type (sugar levels and tastes). Although, given my recipe juggling failures in the past, someone else may have better advice on this – lol.

Liz – I have a friend with SAD who uses one of those lights, I’m not sure if it actually works or just knowing she is doing something to counteract the depression is what makes her feel better.

Kate – I’ve always wanted to go on one of those horse and sleigh rides in the falling snow. Evidently there is a family in Rossland (20 minutes away) that actually provide winter outings. Thanks for the idea of what to do when my daughter arrives for Christmas vacation.

Bcmcq – should have guessed you’re part of Leaf Nation considering where you live – lol Go Canucks!!!! (although I can only get interested close to the playoffs and the riots kind of embarrassed all fans now)

DeeDee – I’ve been playing with my digital scale and estimating then weighing some things to see how good I was. In this case wasn’t – I consistently overestimate the weights so actually am eating less than I thought. And seeing I’m quite often under, this isn’t good. I think I’m going to have to re-enter the pasta and add more brown rice and quinoa etc. Enjoy the Starbucks moment!

Barbie - I danced Highland when I was young but gave it up around 14. I love to dance but have never gone back to it – my younger sister does ballroom with her husband and I love to watch them. So you’re telling me there is hope yet for me?

JB – love the recipe and just need to find somewhere to buy poblanos. Only things I can find are the regular bell peppers and jalapenos.

JaneH – DH will probably find a casino to amuse himself in your absence so enjoy your girl-time. I was fortunate to see a lot of good ballet companies in Vancouver in the 70s 80s 90s (always had an excuse to spend the money and go because my daughter was in ballet), but have only seen a very few performances since 2002. I should keep an eye out and see what comes to Spokane because that is still close enough and gets some touring companies. I didn’t like “Dancers” either, but did you see Black Swan?

Time to get moving here – Oooo DD2 is texting me from Holland, got to go!!

Lila

Hey you hockey fans.....
Meg glad you will cheer for the Leafs now! You can take my place in Leaf Nation! The problem is that being a Canadian is a hard to identify difference! Like Ryan Reynolds, Rachael McAdams, Justin Beiber, and Ryan Gosling, to name a few.


Sasha, I often cheer for the Canucks too! Especially, and usually, when the Leafs are sidelined....I am the family skeptic. The weird thing is that when I do watch a game played in Vancouver, half of the fans are wearing blue and white and cheering for the Leafs!
Died in the wool fandom...

Hi, Ladies:

I'm Debbie from Fort Myers, FL 51 years old, married without 2 legged childrens, but have two Boxers, Jake and Franny. I just started back to MFP about a week ago. I would love to join in with you because it's important to be around women with our special over 50 year old issues. I need to lose about 50 lbs, started with my first 2 this week. I am not "dieting" just trying to make small changes at a time and really focus on exercise, since I have been having trouble with anxiety, especially at work. I work in a law office and between work and the drive spend about 11-12 hours a day somewhere I don't want to be. My husband opened a plumbing company last year and as it becomes more profitable, I am looking to make a job change soon, perhaps early next year. I am at a place where I need to take a couple months off and then hopefully, find something less stressful. Anyway, i can really use support and love to encourage others. Thanks for letting me vent...looking forward to making friends with you.

Yesterday we spent the day doing this:



Talk about a calorie burn, loading, unloading and stacking over 10,000 pounds of hay. But then the payoff was today, when I went for a nice ride.

Wow every one seems to have had a very good weekend. This was my best in a long long time.

DJ that's a beautiful animal your riding.

Weekend is over and time to get serious tomorrow. But I don't think I can do much better.

The diabetic scare is still with me.

I went to go to church last night, and my battery was REALLY low. We're off to Sears right now to get a new one. We charged it last night but this morning it was low again, so we recharged it. Vince will follow me in case there's any problem getting to Sears. Update: Vince had to back my car out of the garage and even then we had trouble jump starting it. We finally did, I drove it to Sears, but in their parking lot the guys couldn't get it started. Fortunately, my car is light so they just pushed it. I got the new battery.

They couldn't reserve the room at the library where we usually have the Newcomers board meeting, so we'll have it at the president's house. That is also her birthday, so I'll make a casserole to take. Got to look for something that Vince'll eat since the casserole has eggs in it and he won't eat eggs. I'm thinking maybe a chocolate pie. Update: I made a "dirt" pie, basically a chocolate pie with cookie crumbs in it

Liz - hope you feel better fast and are back to your old self.

DeeDee - I wasn't too thrilled with the strawberry chocolate wine, I won't buy it again. But that wine from Bryan............ The best time I've found to go grocery shopping is on Sunday before 11. Then I'm shopping with the "heathens" (we're in the bible belt as you are). I go to church on Saturday, so shopping on Sunday is a breeze

I was doing so so good, really controlling my carbs. Then we had Thanksgiving, I know that I had too many refined carbs. Now that carb monster is back. Time for the old apple cider vinegar....

We do too much decorating to go away before the Christmas holiday, but I wouldn't mind at all going to the Caribbean in the middle of January. We do get to go to Florida in February, tho. But that also means some work, but I don't cook much -- we usually go out which is a good change

The other day Dr. Oz was saying how you could lose weight by one day carb loading and the next limiting your carbs. I don't know if I can do that, for me refined carbs are an all-or-nothing deal.

Lila or anyone else - is bourbon in the same taste family as brandy?

Meg - do you substitute 1:1 the bourbon for the brandy? I just found a recipe that calls for only 2Tbs of bourbon in this apple pie. I think the recipe with the brandy called for something like 1/4 cup. I never thought of bourbon in the sweet potatoes. Wonder if Jessica would eat them if I put it in? Otherwise, I'm the only one who eats them and I'm not a real big fan of bourbon.

Did an hour of balance games on the Wii today. Tomorrow yoga and then the extremepump class

Debbie - welcome, you've come to a great place for support. Just jump right in.

Jen - yes, I remember when my kids were younger, 2 years difference was like a world apart. Now that they are 28 (I'm not old enough for that) and 26, there's hardly any difference at all. Glad you had a good time at your mother's

Jane - sending virtual chicken soup for you

barbie - I'm always amazed when I see someone at the Y who is in their 70's or 80's (some even in their 90's). I hope when I'm that age, that I'm can do all they can do. To me, that's proof that exercise really helps you. I'm trying to avoid as many of the christmas lunches as possible. Vince loves his hockey, too, the NJ Devils.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Need to check in to mark my spot.

Didn't realise that I hadn't been here for so long!! Time flies when you are retired.

Actually I've been working hard on a piece of lace that I have to get finished and into the post by the end of the week, so haven't had much time for the computer. I have been checking in for my food, but not enough time to come here.

Good evening lovely ladies,

I had a lovely time at the wedding reception yesterday. The traffic was terrible up to Los Angeles yesterday. It was a parking lot trying to get out of San Diego! :explode:
My new niece is a lovely beautiful young woman. My nephew is a wonderful young man and they really are a match made in heaven.
The new family members were so warm and friendly. I felt so comfortable in the home and meeting all of them.:bigsmile: My nephew is a minister so he is not sure where God will lead them. My niece grew up in the Florida keys, so maybe they will be in Florida for awhile? I wish them blessings for where ever they live.:drinker:

I am feeling better in the arms/hands department, but that is with not keyboarding for hours. I am happy with the progress with PT. I am going to a new PT this week. The doctor like this group better and the good the thing is they are closer to my house.:drinker:

The girls have put up some Christmas decorations,still have more to do. Might get the tree this next weekend. I had got to get my exercise back on track. With the menses issues all I want to do is stay home and not go out. Those hormones have gone with the craving gremlins so now I feel More like me! :drinker: :drinker: I am going to start exercising in the morning, so that it will be done for the day. After I drop the girls off at school, I will go straight to the gym! Not home!! This will be my December goal.

Welcome to all the new ladies,
I read all the posts and would love to reply,but cannot do that yet. :sad: :sad:

Hoping that you all put yourself first each day, be kind,loving and feed your body nutritiously. Here's to a great week!

Linda

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I don`t have time to check in with everyone this morning, but I have read all the posts!!!!

Welcome to the newbies:flowerforyou: Come in often and chat with us!!! This is the best group of women on MFP!!!!

I need to get myself ready for the day, meetings and grocery store:frown: , seems I forgot items when I went yesterday, even with my list:embarassed: . Tonight it`s Apple Squash soup, yum, I`ve been tasting for that for awhile now, so i know it`ll be tasty!!! Better than the mess I had last night...I attempted an omelet, it turned out to be a scrambled mess with no flavor whatsoever:noway: !

Hope you all have a great day!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee

Morning ladies!

I am checking in briefly to mark my spot for later. I have not caught up on the posts but will try later tonight....I had a wonderful holiday with the family and will give more details later. I took today off from work to recoup from the trip and DH is home as well....Heading to the store after planning my meals!!!

Take care,
Carolyn

Good Morning to the wonderful women of November,

It is cold and cloudy Monday here in SWO, but I hope it is sunny and bright wherever you are. There is remarkable recovery in this group, and I look forward to the daily struggles and victories you all post!

I loved the ways that people integrate their burns into their daily lives, it is very heartening. No horses here in my small city, but I would like to think that such a ride would be a great treat,,,,luckily, we are surrounded by wonderful rural farms and stables. Perhaps it can be a treat when I reach an important goal, meanwhile the photo can be an inspiration.

Barbie I loved this quote "The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT." I have copied it, along with JB's "Winning, No Whining..." quote into my daily log! Yes, I often avoid eating at social events to concentrate on socializing....these are lunches and meals that are one to one. One strategy I use is to eat at a favourite local where I know I can get seared tuna steak and salad....but I also take your idea to up the activity level that week...
all your advice is useful as I enter the holiday season.

JB- I think the baseball leagues are the only ones who have figured out how not to go on strike....thank goodness, it is my mother's favourite sport to watch!

We watched the 100th Grey Cup, and while I was delighted that Toronto won, it was such an uneven game, To trounced Calgary without much opposition. We were all expecting a tough competition. The Beibs, yes,that kid, who is from a town a few miles away, performed, and poor thing, got booed by the crowd....bet that does not happen often. Die hard football fans are not usually tweenie girls!

Today, will be completing essays and getting back out with the dog, it has been a week since the flu felled me! I am also tackling some difficult issues with my degree completion...wish me luck!

Best to you all, have a marvellous Monday!

Wow was here once already this morning and so many of you great ladies were here.

Squash soup sounds wonderful don't believe i've ever had it . Going to have to google a recipe. Love soups

Mazoron Fried rice and mashed potatoes and ice cream cake funny combination. I did a lot of catering in my day but never had to make that menu lol.

Caro Planning is a great word in this adventure. Plan to plan or plan on failing they say.

JB Stews just love them and what's good is it's better next day.

BJ It is hard enough for a young preformer to get on stage. He sure don't need to be booed. There not all Justin Biebers.

Well so far today has been good. But now need to get off my touch and get mobile. The maids can't fill themselves. Washer, dryer and dish washer need to get mobile also. LOL.

Good morning!!
Have a good one.Feeling a little better,just dizzy.
HUGS