WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2012

Megs this was in DeeDee's post. I am just reposting it as you asked about Dixie!



To those who know Dixie, I got an email from her yesterday, she`s doing okay as okay can be, the first Christmas without Lee...
She said she`s thinking about coming back to MFP, she`s moved and is getting settled in right now. I, of course told her we would all love for her to come back!

Olive is so darn cute.
anyone who`s having blizzard conditions,be safe
HUGS
jane

Jen - what a compliment your neice gave you!

Did an hour of Jari Love Revved to the Max DVD today. Tomorrow I'll do incline intervals. Actually, I need to go to this branch of the Y because I'm entered in a contest and if you exercise a minimum of 4 times during the week, you are entered to win a $50 gas card. Hey, I'm exercising anyway! I probably won't win.

About Denise - Vince talked to me last night and he's right. Normally, I'm the optimistic one, the one who is always looking on the bright side of things. He couldn't believe it, he was telling me how I should be greatful that she isn't pregnant or into drugs. He's right. Deep down inside, I do feel she's a good kid. She just has a very hard time dealing with any type of change.

I got one DVD for Christmas and I could swear that I must have it, only I can't find it. I'm not going to open this one just in case. It's Rodney Yee's AM & PM yoga. I could swear that when I was doing it, I was thinking to myself "boy, does he have a great bod"

I invited Ken & Lynette over for dinner. They said that Monday would work better for them. I had a feeling that they'd opt for Monday rather than Sunday because I believe they go to her mother's house for dinner on Sunday. This way Lynette doesn't have to cook twice! Well, I'll probably make some sort of pork roast and then we can have the leftovers New Years day. Can't have fowl, that's for sure.

question: can someone tell me why you shouldn't have fowl?

My sinuses were acting up so I took a Sudafed. Last week remember when I told you that where they pulled the tooth was "sensitive". Well, it isn't any more. Wonder if it is the sinuses. Well, I have an appt with the dentist next Thurs just to be sure everything is healing correctly.

One thing I got for Christmas, I get this every year, is a weekly calendar to replace the previous year's. Actually, I'd already written things into the calendar when I gave it to Vince to give to me.

All this talk about veggies makes me wonder where mimi has been? Has anyone heard from her? I see she's logged in.

Robin - Olive looks so adorable!

smwert - walking on unplowed ground is a great calorie burner

Linda Sundance - I have crystallized lemon, True Lemon, in a packet. Will this work just the same in hot lemon water? I usually put that in my water just to give it a little "zing"

I'm trying making Vince a new recipe for brownies. Only the recipe says to put the batter in a "Square Baker" and I have no idea what that is. So I'm using a square 8 x 8 pan

Meg - I read in our paper that our garbage would be picked up one day late. However, this morning I saw A LOT of the neighbors had their garbage out so I hurried up and got outrs out. It won't be picked up until tomorrow.

Meg - you've got that right, so many times I want to intervene with Denise, but I know deep down inside that I really can't. So I just pray (I have the sorest knees from praying so much) and try to keep the lines of communication open to let her know that we're always here.

Melodys_attic - welcome, just jump right in. You won't find a more understanding, supportive group of women anywhere. I like your phrase "lean and mean in 2013" Has a nice ring to it. Good for you signing up for the classes. I like exercising in water. You don't feel like you're exercising -- until the next day, that is!

Karen - just jump right in. Tellus more about yourself. Looking forward to getting to know you.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening

Michele

Hello Ladies,

Today was a fun day went to the Y and played in the water.

@Lin. What a wonderful gift you gave your Dad. The gift of you being with him. Sorry you aren't feeling good hope you feel better soon.
@Robin -- what a sweet picture of Olive.
@Karen welcome

I was at a thrift store found a Dvd on.breathing and relaxation techniques. He does use some yoga principles. I am looking forward to learning more about it.

@Michele I hope your sinus start to feel better quickly.


@Dee and @ Barbie. Thank you both tor the encouraging words.

Tomorrow is another work day the roads were slick hoping for a good safe commute to and from work.

Liz

Hello Everyone and hope your Boxing Day was uneventful (unless of course your Christmas was quiet and you wanted a busy day today).

The trip to pick up my daughter through the snow was pretty ugly. Her Dad totally surprised me and actually drove her half way, that is so unlike him I just about fell over. However, I am very grateful that he did! Sometimes, it is so nice when people surprise you and act out of character. We had a nice birthday dinner with future SIL and his dad and then another ugly drive back through heavy snow and high passes and really bad roads to my place. Josh arrived two days later for Christmas Eve and we had lovely quiet times and long dog walks and fun in the snow and good food. We all had a nice long Skype visit with DD2 in the Netherlands on Christmas morning (she was 9 hours ahead so had completed all her Christmas visits and dinners). It was nice but I can hardly wait until February to give her a hug.

Both DD and future SIL are vegetarian so I made a nut loaf in puff pastry and lots of good veggies. I don't feel like I've overdone anything which is a really nice feeling. They left this morning with their two dogs (forgot to say that all four dogs got along famously but the cat was less than impressed and hid most of the time).

I was feeling pretty down for a bit, but a good stint of cleaning has restored my temperament. For some reason, heavy cleaning is the way I deal with any sort of stress or depression. Tomorrow I'm going to dogsit a friend's son's dog for a week, that should be interesting and keep my two dogs occupied.

I read all of your posts and am happy for all of you with good Christmas experiences, feeling for those of you dealing with family drama (remember, you have to take the long view, this too will pass). Liz, I love how you are making your house truly your home. Lin, how great to spend that day with your dad. All of you sickies, hope you are feeling better soon, hang in there. JB YES!! do Auld Lang Synge for us!!!! Robin, Olive is absolutely adorable and to all you doting GMs, how I envy you those little hugs and kisses. To those I missed (so many posts, so little time), I loved reading all your posts my Vitamin F family.

Will check in again soon now life is back to routine
Lila

Good late evening ladies,

Just surfacing briefly to let you know I am still alive and very pooped!

We had a super Christmas, in the morning opening presents by the glow of the new (our very first) fireplace, listening to music, playing with our new ’toys’ and in the evening we joined the family for a delicious meal, fun-filled game playing and getting a glow on by the fire.

Boxing Day, while I worked the boys cooked our gobbler and I must say they rocked that meal!! A most excellent turkey, dressing and gravy, look out Iron Chef! (It ain’t Christmas without turkey left-overs).

Today (working still) DH and his brother started on the bathroom downstairs, the last hold-out from the flood. The start is looking good! Tonight we went to the movies as a family, something we rarely ever do. SKYFALL, James Bond does not disappoint. Its been a good festive season so far! ….. now if only the ‘sickies’ would get better so I can have a day off! ….. poor souls..... poor soles!

Cheers, only a few days left of the old year and a new beginning right around the corner!

Kate

Katla
Isn't that great to see someone happy in there job. Take the compliments you earned them.

Sue
Yes need the fruit and veg. I need to get to groceries for soup makings. I find that the best way to get my veg.

Smwert
So you must be in Southern Ontario. Because no snow in awhile up north here. Don't you feel good for getting out and walking.

Annie
Life back to normal will be great.

Lucy
I can't picture myself with children out of town. I always say i'm blessed to have all my three boys settled in our home town.
That's what this site is for Venting.

Robin
I think yu have the cuttest reindeer of the seven yours make eight.

Lin
Sorry to hear you got the Christmas bug. But see your caring for it the old fashion way. I always say a common cold last 7 days.

Wess
I imagine most of us could say guilty to that.

Linda S
Down the lemon it should help in more ways than one.

Glenda
Wanting the healthy food is just a reminder of how far you have come.

Meg
I need to go shopping to. Need veg. for soup. I love birds but my two little dogs won't have them. So I go to a friends in the country and share hers over coffee.

Melody
If your looking for help and inspiration this is the place to be.

Jane
I will settled for soft fluffy snow don't need blizzard.

There that's page 13 done will be back to do page 14 after coffee and a bit of housework. And will pick up my veg. for soup while up town for coffee. Going to make today a good good day. Need to get my b/s readings down. So need some healthy eating and exercise for that.

Going to do like yesterday get out on the corner where hubby goes for coffee and walk to the Legion where I go for coffee. Not a big walk but it's a start.

Linda C

SmilingRN- Welcome to a great group of supportive women!

I used to work as a lab technologist and did the 11 - 7 shift for a while. It is very hard for so many reasons!
My rule for food at work is that I only eat what I bring. No exceptions. This has worked well for me for the last two years. I even take my lunch on conference days when they "feed" us. They try hard, but the choices are just not healthy.

This is a great group of women to share your journey to a healthy life-style. No matter what your question, someone will have input and encouragement. Check in often. We are a chatty bunch.

Linda C- I always feel better when I have gotten in a good walk. Hope you get the pedometer figures out. I love my Fitbit. It is very motivating to see how many steps I have gotten in and how many calories I have burned.

Kate- Sounds like you really enjoyed time with family. We put in a fireplace a few years ago. I love curling in front of it with a good book. Just have to balance out the time spent reading with some extra exercise!

Sasha- I love the snow, but hate driving on bad roads. Glad you were safe. I also get a little down during holidays when I don't get to have all three of my children home. I know they are where they need to be, but wish we could be together more. Long chats on the phone and plans for getting together soon help. I also clean or go for a long walk when I need to shake up my mood.

Today is the start of a new phase in my journey. I am starting interval training and protein chunking. Both suggested by my doctor as a great way to burn the last of the extra fat and to tone up. I'll let you know how it goes. Anyone have ideas for increasing protein? I use eggbeaters, lowfat cheese, beans, cottage cheese, and some ground turkey. I really don't like meat any more. I can do protein shakes, but would rather get my nutrition from real food.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Deb A

Aww DeeDee, I hope you figure out the exact formula for losing.

Excermom - I think think your "Excermom" describes you perfectly. You seem to exercise more than anyone on here (except maybe Barbie and Laura). You must have a rock solid body.

Well yesterday I was horrible. I ate almost 1200 calories for breakfast!! So I thought I'd go for a long walk and burn it off. I headed for the store and realized my foot was killing me - so that put an end to that. I walked to the store and back but no farther. And while there I bought candy for the "kids." I proceeded to eat 10 mini Reeses peanut butter cups - I might have eaten 12 and only logged 10. So now I'm feeling guilty about the HUGE breakfast and the candy pigout, and the possibility that I may have logged wrong.

Well, the scale hasn't seen it yet because I was down another 1.2 pounds!! Yayyy. My ticker says I've lost 27 pounds now but in actuality it is 26.6. I'll have to work harder this week to see it move again next week. I like seeing it move toward the end though. 12.4 pounds to go. Surprisingly I am getting less happy with the way I look. I'm getting all soft. Some serious toning has to start now. Michele you can be my coach!! It's just hard with two young kids and 8 horses and a full time job to find an actual 20 minutes for a workout that isn't at 9:00 at night.

It feels like a long time since I posted, but it's actually only been a week or so. I was about to sit down and write about how I "failed" with my holiday eating, but I'm rethinking that! This has to be a lifestyle change and NOT just another diet. That means that there will be holidays and times of falling off the eating wagon, but the victory has to be in getting right back on and eating in a healthy manner again when it's over instead of continuing along the "bad" path until all progress has been lost.

I'm back to logging again this morning. I know that it's harder the first few days back on (we have to lose those sugar demons again), but I am back and pleased with myself for being here. This really is a victory over previous years. Although I did overdo the sugar and gained a bit, I ate so much better than I have many other years that I can't beat myself up too badly.

This was my first Christmas without my daughter, which was rough, but I did have my son and my parents here.

Hubby has been out in the garage cussing this morning. We seem to have a rat or something which has taken up residence out there. It chewed through the wires on his car last week, and sure enough, it did it again today! His car wouldn't start again and he was trying to rig something up to get it going, putting out rat poison, and generally being in a bad mood. Maybe I won't find it quite as amusing when I try to leave later today if my car won't start, either.... a rat wouldn't chew on my cars, too, would it???