WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2012

I weighed in this morning, and I'm down a pound. I've been over my calories every day this week, and have been so busy i didn't exercise, but I still lost! (I like to think that the busy-ness itself is exercise!). I think it's because I am just doing much more mindful eating, knowing that I will be putting down everything in the diary (mostly, anyway). I especially have been trying to eat lots more vegetables so that I don't have room for other junk. Apparently it's working. I was just dusting around my computer, which is something I don't do very often. I came upon the journal that I started last year on January 1st, and obviously didn't keep up with for very long. But the weight I was at on January 1st of last year was 5 pounds less than I am right now. :embarassed: My resolution then was to lose 10 pounds. If I can lose 5 pounds this month then i will be in the same position as I was last year, and my New Year's resolution will be the same. Hopefully, in 2013 I can really lose it all for good. This site is a really good motivator for me.

I will sure be glad when the shelves are not loaded with all the holiday treats :happy:

I can't help but wonder which shelves you mean. I do reasonably well with "won't power" (as in I won't buy or eat xyz ) at the grocery store. Once I get food home, I will eat it. My kitchen is full of bananas, apples and cuties this year and I'm doing okay so far. The newness to myfitnesspal is also helping me. I'm getting a lot of fun out of rethinking old patterns of buying and eating. Daughter and SIL brought a bag of corn chips and left them on the counter, but they aren't tempting me at the moment because I'm too busy enjoying the success I've gained here with all of you. I hope to hold strong and don't expect to be perfect.

OK!!! DeeDee :flowerforyou: I read your post, got up and got the old fur man ready and took a walk/run. I moved while he smelled the roses and got in my fastest time and longest "run" of my life, even though I was running for less than a mile. All said, I did 1.4 miles in about 18 minutes so I am happy! I'll weigh tomorrow and see how I did this week. Have a terrific day.

Wow I was here just yesterday I came early and took notes. So now i'm finished the kitchen went to grandsons hockey pratice he's only four. Got on wii and he smiled. Guess it's true that your body needs to get used to the new style of eating. Keeping it low today going for a Christmas supper not to worried i'll have hubby have a couple pain pills and he'll want to dance the night away. He'll suffer tomorrow but i'll have had fun. lol.

Deedee
Bowling I quit when the ninety year olds bowled better than me and that's when I was fifty five. Not the reason they had bowled most of their lives. I had hurt my knee and just never went back.
I don't believe i could buy a Turkduckon here and i'm not about to stuff three birds. But I imagine the grease from the duck would make the other two dry birds moist.
So I don't think you would do good walking in some of our winter weather.
Remember to always have your shots in the arms you use the least.

Gail
Well if it's a sodium gain you will wash it out by tomorrow.
In this house it's the dining room table that has no top lol.

Katla
Try chewing gum it helps with altitude.
If nothing else at the spa go sit in the hot tub. I imagine they would have that.
Nice feeling in smaller clothes.
Snowmachines are not my thing neither. Even if we live in snow country. I'll leave it for the tourists.

BJ
Darn geese beautiful animal but all they do is poop and eat. Shouldn't have no weight problem.

Kathy
Great loss. And yes we need to reflect on the reason for the season.

Wessecq
A little loss is always better than no loss.

Texas girl
Nice loss. No junk in my house this Christmas. Hubby asked if i'd be upset if he didn't buy any. Of course I thanked him for it.

M
I find when I entertain there's no time for me. I usually sit when all the dishes are done. Then I can enjoy the evening. But never sit and enjoy the meal.
Yes M was time the scale showed a loss but I wasn't about to give up guess it's right the body needs to adjust to the lower calories.

RJ Adams
Everyone has crazy days. Especially at this time of year.

Tigress
Good luck at your studio

Annie
Sounds like you have Christmas under control.
Enjoy supper tonight that sure is different fish and chips.

Renny
Surprising how many calories and carbs in very little pasta. I'm staying away from it for awhile.
If I make spaghetti i'll have my sauce on spaghetti squash.

Wessecq
I didn't know there was recipes calling for Pomelo I always eat it like that. I had one last night couldn't eat any of the skin so darn tough.

Tobeslim
Wish I had the answer are you eating a lot of fat meats.

Laura
Standing for hours baking is all exercise especially if you turn on the music and wiggle your behind while stirring.
I have a lot of different programs for the wii. Wii fit + is a good one. Wii active if you are really into it. My shape.
I like the dancing ones I have two of those. Babysitting grandkids I love it.

Jane
So nice of you to think of the special needs especially at this time of year.

Michele
That's how they do the funerals up here in Northern Ontario not all mind you. But those who had warning that they were losing a loved one.
I very seldom bake birthday cakes anymore we are all adults with weigh problems don't need it.
Find an empty wine bottle for your water put a little food colouring in it and no one will be the wiser lol.

Well didn't get them all but will be back later if time allows. right now going to hand hem a pair of dress pants for party tonight. Was thinking of wearing a dress I bought one especialy for the party. But I told hubby I don't think i'll feel comfortable so he said don't wear it then. I hate you in black anyhow. I will try and return it after the holidays. Don't think i'll ever be comfortable in it.
So had another wii loss this morning. Hope he continues to smile.

Well, I have to admit, I have skipped over pages and skimmed a few - just can't keep up with the reading during this busy season! But even at that, I have gained a few 'gems' to keep me motivated. So thanks ladies for the encouragement and your faithfulness and dedication.

The christmas dinner at my mother in law's seniors lodge last night may have ruined me for a week or so. We just moved her here last May and I have been very impressed with the facility - and dinner last night was confirmation!! Salad with crab cakes and edible flowers, tenderloin steak and stuffed lobster, raspberry cheesecake - delish!! Now back to behaving!

I hope each of you is able to find time away from the busyness and chaos to enjoy this lovely season. Nancy, I loved your thoughts on Advent - the preparation of our hearts and anticipation of blessing! So find that cup of spicy christmas tea and a cozy spot with music and lights - and breathe deeply and enjoy your rich blessings!

Merry Christmas all
Glenda

I went shopping for a dress today and didn't find anything. I just don't know where to shop now that I don't have to go to the "women's" section. It seems like everything else is made for the 21 year olds. I did find one I liked...and it looked GOOD...except for the "love handles" that I still need to get rid of. Oh, well. I'll try again another day.

It's great to see so many of us posting losses this month. It's a hard time to not gain, let alone lose.

Relax a little and enjoy the wonderful seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Eileen

carolmsb - thanks for the interesting info about the duckpin bowling. Now I'm not so dumb (at least in this regard)

barbie - now how could your line dance be anything less than perfect when they had such a fantastic leader??????? Glad you had such a good time

Amanda - good news for your dad! Big congrats on the three years!!!!

DeeDee - would an above ground pool be as much work as an inground one?

katla - I know that I for one am now in the process of holiday baking. Normally, I don't make snickerdoodles, but I made some today for the holidays (I'll just keep them in the freezer)

jb - LOVE your pic! Feel better fast. Sounds like you're taking care of yourself

Did an hour of yoga today. Tomorrow I'm planning to do the hula hoop on the Wii. Not sure yet if I'll do some jump rope or not, I probably should since it's the Newcomers holiday party and that means that I may eat more. but I am going to try to be careful of what it is I'm eating. Problem is that when people bring things, they are usually high fat.

Lin - someone else mentioned bringing an empty wine bottle filled with water. Now I just need to find one!!!! What a great idea! Wait a minute-- I think Jessica has one in her room down here, let me go check. Oh, yes, I just found it. It was behind some things. I had read in Cooks Illustrated that when making thumbprint cookies, to use the cork from a wine bottle so all the indentations are the same size and in the middle. I even have a cork. Wish I still had that bottle that Bryan gave me, that would be way cool -- a bottle in French! But the one I have will suffice.

M - in case I misled you, it's not me that has IBS. Jessica is "dating" this guy who has it and I'm thinking that he might wind up coming down here (or we'll go up there, but I prefer they come down here as she's just renting in a townhouse with others and I feel like I'm intruding). I love to cook and bake (as you know), so I'd like to be sure to make things that he can eat. I just had a bad case of diarrhea (real bad) yesterday. Today, no diarrhea, but my stomach doesn't quite feel right. The thing that Vince really likes that I make is chocolate. He does like his fried food -- but he only gets that when he goes out, I never cook it.

Eileen - look in the "misses" section of the stores. They usually have a lot there. Wish I could wear some of it but I need petite sizes and the petite depts are usually so very small. I hear ya about not wanting to look like a 20 year old. Sometimes I can get things in the juniors dept but I have to be careful, most of the things there, even tho they fit me, look very youngish and I'm not 20 anymore! You'll get there.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Hi all! I was working out everyday to Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition-The Workout with Chris Powell. I did level 1 for most of November. But my knees hurt really bad during squats so I talked to my doctor about it and asked him if I kept doing it, would it get better. He said that strengthening my muscles would help but doing squats would not make it better, but worse. He told me to keep doing the video but not the squats. So I did. Then I decided I was ready for level 2. It was much more strenuous but I liked it. I talked to the PT at my school and she suggested I do wall sits in place of the squats to strengthen my muscles. But level 2 hurt me in most of the exercises. I kept doing it anyway hoping it would get better. It kept getting worse. So I skipped a day and I felt so much better the next day. I've had a hard time making myself do the video now because I really don't like pain! I walk when I can but I'm afraid I've become a bit sedentary. I guess I just need to find something less stressful to my knees. I'm really sad about it!
Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas season!
Nancy from Tennessee

Busy shopping day today. Hoped to get everything bought and wrapped but alas, still a few to go.
DeeDee - my dr said I was taking 1/2 of the lowest dose of synthroid and blood test showed mine was high so I'm going to stay off for 6 weeks and redo blood test. We'll see.
My brain isn't working too well tonight but I did read all the posts. It is so exciting to see what a vibrant community this group has become. Thanks to everyone for their contributions.
I'll do better tomorrow. BTW we ate lunch out today and mine came with an ice cream Sunday. Gave mine to DH and I took a taste. It was so sweet I didn't even want anymore.

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I am grumpy and cranky all ready today. Scale was up +2.5 this morning and I have no idea why. Internet is acting up, been on this thing for over an hour just trying to log my food for the day:explode: ! I`ve also been up since 4:45 this morning...my tiara I believe will be a bit crooked today and the guys better watch out!

Hope everyone has a better day than the way mine has started out! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: (I`ve already had 4 big glasses this morning), and log your food!!!!

Hugs,
Grumpy DeeDee:sad:

Good Morning all!

Hey DeeDee! Hope your internet works itself out. Have you triend rebooting it by unplugging the power and waiting 10 seconds and then plugging back in? That usually fixes mine.

I forgot to get on the scale this Am so I would be cheating if I did it now. I really wanted to know how my run yesterday helped!

Went to hubby's work Christmas party last night. Did OK but didn't log it. I can't even remember what all I ate! But luckily it was a really healthy menu!

Tobeslim, I am on the same page as you, GTG to grocery and then cook for the week. I too am all planned for the week! I love doing that! then all that I have left to do is eat!

Suebdew, impressive on the sundae! The one taste would have made me give in. Then I would have been sick for the rest of the day. Kudos! Thanks for the welcome. Thanks for referring to our inclusion as helping to make this a vibrant community! Us/We (?) mature woment need to stick together to make all of this bearable.

I started drinking the Dasani flavor drops in my water so it goes down much faster. I LOVE the pineapple/coconut flavor. I know...filled with damaging chemicals, but I have to weigh the cost/benefit. Drinking the water is so important to my weight loss. Got them on sale so I am happy!

Hope all have a happy healthy day!
becky

Good Sunday morning all, well the open house was a bust. I knew when everyone said they wanted an open house to buy that most would not drive all the way out here even for 10% off. At least I got the studio cleaned up.

Meg- I feel your pain, It's not my fault is still DS#1 favorite phrase, lol. I wonder who he blames now? We were lucky all of ours wanted to move out as soon as possible, as we were stupid and didn't know anything. So we let them. Now the story is soooo, different. DD is doing great in the Marines, married and has two sons. DS#1 still can't find his place, he is now in nursing school. He probably wont make that either, he has this problem with "They should respect me!". I know nurses take a lot of flack, as sick and in pain people are butts. DS#2 has just joined the Marines, he's 24 and is finding out that younger guys think he's stupid and old and doesn't know anything. lol

Amanda- I will miss you and hope you will stop by once in a while and let us know how you and yours are doing.

Linda- I love both cats and dogs, but I don't have the lifestyle for a dog, with going to art shows and being gone multiple days in a row.

DeeDee- Don't worry, just look over your days and see what is going on. It will come off.

Well my tea is getting cold and the chores won't wait any longer. Tigress

Good morning my dears,

It feels like it’s been so long since I have been here but at work there are three of us doing the work of five and I am so tired and sore! We are all tired! The young one injured in the accident won’t be back till after Christmas (poor wee thing) and we haven’t been able to hire anyone new. This is the third time we have found ourselves in this situation this year between accidents and illness, what is going on?

Perhaps it’s happening everywhere, I got on the bus last night and the driver had a map, a large map beside his wheel so during the trip home I was sitting up paying attention making sure I was going to get home!

Much of the shopping is done and wrapped, the parcels that must be shipped to the family at the coast at least but I still have to shop for my DH and son. I have started the baking (the mince tarts), the ‘Christmas letter’ is written and I have started addressing the cards but absolutely no decorating has been done yet and that part is making me crazy. I am tasking my boys with unearthing the trees and the boxes of decorations as they are both home today. I fear this may be a major undertaking as the big tree is probably out behind the flood boxes in the garage. At the times when the drama starts to drive me nuts I must remind myself that I am blessed to have a home and very thankful that my sister-in-law is cooking Christmas dinner! Yeah! So far all she is asking for baking and desserts, right up my alley! We shall still cook a small turkey for ourselves on Boxing Day as we all love turkey leftovers!

Well, I must go it’s a work day today too but at least DH is home with the truck so that gives me an hour back from my normal bus travel time. It is getting harder to make good food choices as the cupboard gets barer every day, DH has been gone so much lately and I don’t go grocery shopping by bus… yet. It’s a cold, snowy week predicted for my little corner of the world so I might be making a virtual visit to some of you in warmer climes.

Welcome to everyone new, congratulations to all who have had successes and hugs to all who struggle, you are not alone.

Be well my friends; hope the frenzy of holiday preparations doesn’t get to you. Deep breathe and enjoy.

Kate

Great progress Juner!

Happy Sunday all. We had a cold front blow through last night with a little dusting of snow and much colder weather. I woke up with a sinus headache probably from the change overnight so slept til 10 and missed church again. Frown face. :grumble: Today I plan to do a little on-line shopping and get the upstairs decorations done, then maybe finish the tree downstairs. Still have the rest of the main level to do too, but the new tree is all done and looks great. It’s done in a victorian theme. The downstairs tree is more traditional/country=ish. And for once, no need to swear over the strings of lights! LOL:bigsmile:

DH’s chat with DD#1 did not go over well, in fact he sent her to her room for the rest of the evening. When he said “I need to talk to you”, she yelled at him….”about WHAT!!!” :explode: So today we three will sit down and give her a short list of rules that she has to follow if she plans to live here any longer. Sad but true she is not nearly ready to be on her own, but she has always been the girl who doesn’t learn anything without hardship.

Michele: I finally got around to making your spice cake/pumpkin snack. I was a little skeptical as I put it in the oven, but it is moist and delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Cinflo: welcome. I would be interested in hearing what the couch to 5K is all about.

NancyTN: maybe you should do the video every other day to give your body some time to recover?

Jane: sounds like a good project to be involved in!

Jap8085: what ambitious goals! You will look great when you accomplish them!:flowerforyou:

DeeDEe: deep breath! I put your gremlin smasher in the mail today!

Tobeslim: hope you WIN gambling today? Do you like the games or slots? I love blackjack. I want to try to organize lunches, but never seem to get to it!

Becky: I’m with you… a couple drops of chemical probably does not do as much damage as not drinking your water. I used to love ice cold water and now I just hate it. I bought some of the flavored carbonated ones at the grocery store, but hate spending more than 50cents on a bottle when I’m already paying to get water from our tap! I’m a cheapskate!

LindaC: we had 2 old cats and when one had to be put down, we got 2 kitties. I thought the old man would hate them (he tolerates them) but they did add years to his life I believe. He’s nearly 18 and still plays like crazy, but he gets frustrated at the young ones sometimes…SMACK! Right across the nose. :bigsmile: Good thing none of our cats has claws!

Tigress: glad to read that my daughter is not the only infallible child on earth! :laugh: She is SO not ready to move (only works 20 hours a week at minimum wage and has no idea how to do anything really) but I really think having to do it all on her own will make a huge difference. She actually has wanted to move out since she graduated high school, and we haven’t stopped her, but I think she realizes she would not be able to support herself.

Juner: congrats on such a significant weight loss! I’m sure you are just busting with pride!:flowerforyou:

Kate: nice to see you again. Check in when you are able

Bookchick: welcome!

Well time to get busy here. So much to do LOL. Including painting my nails! That;s a priority! I get so much inspiration from all of you here. Take care, Meg:drinker: