WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I read an article about a year ago called “Weatherproof Your Workout”. I don’t remember what the article said but it inspired me to be always mindful of ways to make exercise possible in spite of the weather. The solutions will be different for all of us and different for different weather. For me, warm weather sends me back into the house so I have things to do indoors. Cold weather has required that I search for the proper clothing to allow me to walk no matter what the weather brings. I have a great flashlight for walking in the dark and know where I can walk when it is dark that safe. I hope you are all thinking of ways to weatherproof your workout so you never have to be sedentary when you don’t want to....I think Linda from Ontario mentioned dancing in her house when it's 30 degrees below freezing outside.
:bigsmile: Carolyn, I love your goal of paying it forward. Doing for others is a great way to feel better.
:bigsmile: Nancy, thanks for the book recommendation “Thinner This Year”……Reading “Younger Next Year” changed my life so I am eager to read the new book…..I like your word “Connect”……..my word for 2013 is “Stretch”
both in the physical sense and the sense of stretching my skills and horizons.
:bigsmile: Jb, those are inspiring goals
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I love that so many of you are signing your post with your location and your name……..yes, I could look at your profile each time to remind myself of where you live but that’s an extra time consumer…….if anyone wants to be private they might at least mention the general quadrant or sector of a state or provinceor continent just for orientation.
:bigsmile: Welcome to everyone who is posting for the first time……you’ve joined just be posting……it’s never to late to become part of our community.
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I had a fabulous day filled with dancing and dog walking. I’ll be going to bed early again and by tomorrow should be back on a normal schedule…….I had a 30 minute drive each way to where I taught the line dance class so I had a lot of time to listen to “Happier at Home” the book on CD I have in my car----an excellent book that I highly recommend along with its predecessor “The Happiness Project”……yes, I am on the way to becoming a “happiness missionary”.:laugh: :laugh:
Barbie from NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."0 -
Janeen - this is a great group..welcome
DeeDee - bet those muffins are delicious
M(from PA) - Good luck with the new eating plan
MTGWW - good luck
MsDover - A new grandson - how wonderful for you and your family..hope all goes well with your hip replacement
Kate - Have fun in Ireland...you'll look great
SaraLea - take one day at a time..think slow and steady for weight loss
Robin - I know it's hard but hang in there .. you and we know that you are not mediocre (hugs)
Susan Eastern Ontario - sounds like you had a great day and workout with those granddaughters
Barbie - I'm so excited ...the library called and I can pick up a copy of "The Happiness Project" tomorrow..can't wait to start reading it
I've had a busy week (thank goodness I'm on break). My 92 yr. old dad lives 4 doors from me and has been sick so I think he has me on speed dial 24-7..I don't mind - I remember how he is and always has been there for me .
Stay well everyone
Colleen Joliet, IL0 -
MsDover - congrats on the addition! How wonderful for you. I sure hope everything goes the way you wish it to with the eye MD
Eileen - woohoo on being able to stop the medication. Hope your b/p is low enough
Kate - you're as live a wire as Vince and I are on New Years Eve. We had a bit of wine at 10:00. The only reason we stayed up until 12 was because the girls would be upset if we didn't call them. But right after calling them, we went to bed. What an exciting New Years Day you had!
barbie - boy, are you one busy gal!!
katla - It sounds so much better telling someone to be sure they post often when it comes from someone new. Thank you.
Welcome everyone new (too many to mention individually but we are glad you're here)
Patty - hope hubby gets better fast
Lin - to be honest, I don't know if Bryan will be taking permanent residence in France. As you can guess, I hope not. I guess one of my concerns is what will happen if and when grandchildren come along? It's not exactly like going to France is a short jaunt. Plus....what if they need help? No matter what, there's nothing like family. Her family is from Spain, but my understanding is that they're not real close (which surprises me) Actually, the coasters come 6 in a set, but I only got 3 kits and I'll divide them between the kids.
SaraLea - this is a fantastic support group
M - a Rebounder is basically a mini-trampoline. When you freeze your beans, do they freeze in a big block or do you have to first freeze them individually and then put the frozen ones into a baggie? That's what I do when I freeze fruits (except for blueberries or raspberries) The thing about writing a letter (or even talking to Dianna) is that I have no idea how much English she knows. I don't want to make her uncomfortable. That's one of the reasons I'd like to get to know her. Jessica SAYS that she understands English, but how much I don't know.
Jeannie - you can look at things this way --- they can't get any worse, the only way to go is up!
Did an hour of yoga today then an hour of a deep water class. Tomorrow I'll do TamiLeeWebb's DVD "I Want that Body". Then we're supposed to go for lunch at Olive Garden with the Newcomers. I do have two coupons for OG, but I'm not real crazy about that place. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to order? I usually get the minestrone soup and chicken spiendini
I do label everything that goes into my freezer. Actually, the date really isn't imperative to me because I finish it real soon anyway. Make room for more...
Lin - brrrrrrr
jb - good for you not adding salt! I don't add it except in things like recipes for cookies or cakes. Otherwise, I never add it to foods.
FINALLY Vince took the VCR out of my exercise room. I really never use it, now I have more room for DVD's
Jane in Colorado - glad you don't have a rat problem any more
Robin - when I'm feeling depressed, I find that exercise helps me. It may not help as much as you need, but it most likely will help some. Whenever I'm under stress Vince says to me "just go to the Y, just go to the Y". I wish you the best
Jane - hope your hubby is better soon
Sue in Tx - feel better fast
Robin - ((((hugs)))))
Gail from GA - I like your analogy of this place like a kitchen table. Yes, it is
Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
Michele from NC0 -
I weigh the same as I did one year ago. I attempted to make changes on my own without the support of others and although I made some gains across the year, overall, it lacked the consistency necessary for best results. I saw BarbieCat's post for this particular community and thought it would make sense to make a connection, participate and give and receive support.
January goals:
- activity daily of some type (whether cycling, walking, kettle bell, yoga or 30 min circuit at home)
- food diary daily and track everything (no cheating)
- don't give up and let myself off the hook
- My level of commitment to myself is a TEN. Not a 3.
- Be impeccable with my word and walk in integrity to myself and honor the commitments I make to myself.
- Lose 2# a week.
My pattern is to stay on track for two weeks and then get distracted, bored or just generally renegotiate with myself, forget the payoffs, forget about the payoffs and slide back into "check-out" mode. Then I'll get tired of being checked-out and I'll start over. I am perennially in a state of starting over. UGH. New way of being: perennially in a state of commitment and integrity.
M0 -
Hooray for women in their 50's! My second post - and here are my goals
1) accept myself
2) Focus on exercise first - it motivates me for eating less
3) Prepare to go vegan
4) Think about health
5) Meditate
6) Love others
Blessings to everyone in 2013!0 -
Quote coming your way:
"Believe you can and you are halfway there." ~Theodore Roosevelt0 -
Hello out there in 50+ land, hope the day was good to you and you are all looking forward to the next one. Oh my, there are so many new posters – welcome to all of you and Med2012colora – NEVER too late to join - lol.
Carrotgravy – if you want someone to keep you mindful of being on track and support you and help you stay focused – you’ve come to the right place. Just ask for support before you renegotiate with yourself and we’ll remind you of the payoffs.
LinC – try quinoa as hot cereal for morning protein. Just add some blueberries or maple buds or something interesting to give it a bit of oompf.
Sara Lea – I love the Betty Boop on your ticker. Consider us your support group – come on in and chat, ask for support, ask for advice, rant – do whatever you want.
Barbie – I like the idea of signing off with name and location. Quite often I go look up where someone is from (just to find our how far away I would have to be to get warm!)
Katla – wow, you still have hummingbirds! I love them but we only get them for a few months over the summer.
Nancy – welcome back from the holidays, you still have a few days before school starts but I had to go back to work today – poor me. “Solid fats” sounds kind of gross, too bad cheese just tastes so good. Every once in awhile I just have to have some (blue cheese tossed into brussel sprouts is really good and only takes a little solid fat). I’m kind of sushi-ed out at the moment – have made it 3 days in a row so I think I’ll leave it for a bit. OCDing on making them perfectly round and pretty.
JB – use the almond milk for smoothies or cereal. It’s kind of an acquired taste for the unsweetened one. I didn’t know that about salt interfering with the bean cooking – what does it do? I like the 3 bean salad too only I prefer it with white balsamic vinegar and some mirin.
JaneH – the coat sound cool – I like Nygard style but usually I’m just too short to carry off most of their styles.
O Robin – yes, get someone to talk to quickly. I don’t know your situation but leaving the office for a mental health walk when she starts getting to you may be necessary. You might have to tell her what this situation is doing to you (but not in great detail). Getting that stressed from work is not good for you and we all want everything good for you. Does your annual review have a section for your response? If so, use it. You are anything but mediocre and it sounds like her supervision skills need a lot of work.
Michele – I empathize with the fear of our children settling down overseas. I’m worried that my daughter will stay in Europe and about all that entails. Salt is a non-issue for me too, I grew up without salt (mom had high blood pressure) so I don’t notice if things need salt until guests ask for the shaker.
My MFP is acting up tonight, taking multiple clicks to change screens, enter things, complete the day. So, I think I will sign off now - I've never lost a post but why tempt fate. I got up early this morning and then worked without a break (now that’s a goal I should work on) so I’m pretty tired. I’ve got a new book to start (Wild by Cheryl Strayed for all you book club members).
Good night sweet prince (cesses).
Lila from the Kootenays, BC, CA0 -
I'm a newbie. Just found MFP by accident tonight. Saw it in a comment that someone posted to a Livestrong article. Thought I'd check it out and here I am!
I've had success tracking calories with spreadsheet before, but hoping this website will make it easier.
I found a Facebook page that often has motivational posts. One I read a couple of months ago was something like "no matter how long it takes you to run a mile, you still ran a mile". I'm not running yet, but I'm going to start with walking more and adding some hills. If on a particular day, you don't feel like walking/running/whatever exercise you do, my trick is to tell myself I have to go out but I don't have to go for as long as I am supposed to. Usually once I am out, then I do the full walk and sometimes more. I trick myself into getting out. Maybe my trick will work for you as well.
Carey, Vancouver BC0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Welcome to the newbies:flowerforyou: , come in often and tell us about yourself! This is a wonderful group of women!!!
Don`t have a lot of time this morning:grumble: , I have a hair appt. early:bigsmile: !!! The pink did come out of my hair, thank goodness, it took about 4 washing, but yay..no more pink hair. I am going to ask my stylist why that curling iron turned it pink though!
I still have a few decorations to put away, I`m going to try and do that today, means more trips up and down the stairs...more exercise for today!
Robin
Sure hope you`re feeling better today:flowerforyou: !!! Just remember you get to see Olivia soon!!! Those sweet baby hugs and kisses make life wonderful! I`m sure Bodi and Ritter love giving you fur baby kisses too!
Have a wonderful day everyone!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC0 -
Hello ladies
I'm in work today and struggling! My back and knee are not at all happy. I have an appointment with they physio tomorrow morning. However, I also need to get an appointment with my doctor. - Warning - too much information to follow - I had to get up in the night to go to the loo and there was blood in my poo. I don't intend to wait around - I want to get it checked out. With my family history of bowel cancer I am just not prepared to ignore things like this. It's less than six months since my last colonoscopy, but will still get checked. I'm pretty sure it's nothing though.
I hope all my pals are doing well and I'd like to wish a warm welcome to the new people who have joined us. MFP has been a huge help in my weight loss - it definitely works for me.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Momon
Great walk feels good once you get out and do it.
Julie
You should find all you need to know in this site. Great knowledgeable women.
Carolyn
A two lbs gain for dec. is nothing to be ashamed of. Good goals for dec.
Katla
You take good care of my humingbirds I want them back come summer there only on loan.
Wish hubby would join me in my treck for losing weight. But just not interested. So I keep making two meals not always depends what he's eating I just have less.
Nancy
When you say Nelson this is Nelson BC. I have a sister and niece moving up there very soon. Leaving here Monday the 7th. Stopping in Edmonton and on there way. Looks like a wonderful place. Scenery is sure nice.
Glenda
Enjoy your company. Treat yourself as you treat them.
JB
We are at an age where we need to listen to the bones. I just did a little wii balance 5 min. and the old legs said enough.
Tallen
I got rid of the sweets that were hanging around here after New Year's Day. Sent them to hubby's shop. Bad enough he has chocolate hiding all over the house. Darn old fart last night I had tops I come back have supper then come to puter two macarrons are sitting there what are those I ask. I thought you would like those it's your cheat night. Yes I know coming in from tops has always been my cheat night but that has to stop. And I refused to eat them. So a plus for me.
Smwert
Smart lunches wlll help.
Jane
No more rat. New hair. And a beautiful coat. How's that for starting the year off right.
Tigress
Have you been a diabetic long. I'm still in the process of learning.
Linder
I like the easy yoga on the wii. More like the stretching than any.
BJ
You will get right back at it. Won't take long you did it before.
LIllie
Like the way you say not be a slave to your body. But we still must listen to the aches and pains not push till we break and never want to get back to that exercise that hurt. Accountibility and honesty will take you a long way on this journey.
RJ
Are you in a position to tell this women off even if you got fired for it. Open her eyes that you are an asset to the company even if she don't see it. Darn I always hated working for women. Oopps no the first nursing administer I worked for was wonderful. But some were terrible. I'd sooner work for men. They seem more understanding. For some reason.
Jane
Just do what you can. Even if it's knitting to keep you out of the cookie jar. My cookie jar is empty and going to stay that way.
Viv
He wouldn't let me give them away. Well he can take them to his shop out of my sight.
Susan
I did just dance 2 yesterday and you wouldn't think dancing would work such a sweat.
JN
I swear you look 20 years younger in that picture.
Barbie
As for dancing i'm a lot like you. Love love to dance pretty much any thing. Line dancing, zumba In our younger days hubby and I took the floor doing the polka with all looking at us.. Was kind of nice but like I say younger days.
Colleen
It's so nice that you have your Dad so close. Love him, Cherish him because we do not realize what we have lost until there gone.
Michele
Guess you will have to polish your french. lol. She must speak English or there very good with sign language.
Like sitting around a kitchen table I'm sure I could enjoy a tea with the most of you.
M
Well there's one good thing you didn't gain.
Like your goals.
But 2 lbs a week may not happen every week. Why not go for one and if you do two bonus.
Lila
Thanks I have quinoa and blueberries nice wild blueberries picked by me. I thought quinoa was like oatmel.
I need to get a few good books instead of spending so much time on here.
To all the newbies Welcome you found a great site.
Up supper early again this morning. 20 to 5 and it took until quarter to seven to read all the posts and respond.
So now today I get the grandkids shortly after eight until near 6 when parents get off work. No school until the seventh.
Going to see that today is a great day. I did take a few min. to get weighed and did 5 min. of balance on the wii.
Back later. Need to come here more than once a day. LOL0 -
Hello Friends,
I have been among this missing for the past month or so.....and I have been struggling. It is amazing how quickly those bad habits come back. Just getting back into my routine the past couple of days feels so much better. I am looking forward to getting cleaner and clearer with my food and exercise. My god child gave us the Zumba DVD's so I am planning for my husband and I do be dancing around the living every night- even if it is only for a short time.
I have been reading and driving myself crazy with what plan to follow. I had done many rounds of the 17 Day Diet and initially I had good success--breaking the barrier I couldn't quite break. After a few rounds, I seemed to stay stalled. Also, I hurt my knees and my exercise really changed and slowly I stopped most of it. The holidays hit and now its January and time to start over.
I look forward to reading your posts...they are so inspiring.....
Thank you for being here....good to see the familiar folks and also to meet the new members!
Happy New Year,
Sally0 -
Well, congrats to me, I have been retired for one year today. It sure doesn't feel like it has been a whole year. It is raining here and today is a walk day, I guess it's to the good old treadmill.
Got a bit of running to do today so I will get to it this afternoon, maybe a video.
Lin- I've been a diabetic for about 10 years. There is a very good book out about the 1st year as a diabetic, it explains a lot more than most doctors. It bad, because you don't look or feel sick, but if your sugar is high you are. This is why most people don't do anything. If you have just been diagonesed (sp?) the best thing you can do for yourself is lose the weight.
Tigress from GA0 -
Good morning, ladies! My new year is off to the same start as last one – flying by. It’s Thursday already? Arg:grumble: . Anyway, had a busy but low-key day yesterday – our first day of go-live on my project, found the missing reports, of course, so spent a good part of the day scrambling and taking hits:grumble: . Oh, well, I have big shoulders. DH worked late, so I ate dinner without him, then found myself still about 400 calories shy of my bare minimum, so popcorn it was. I had bought some Amish popcorn – didn’t pop. Arg:explode: . Fortunately I had some other popcorn that would pop – but it will be off to the store for more. So much for trying to buy local and organic. However, we watched “Pitch Perfect” – that was a very cute movie. Love Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson – and Elizabeth Banks has a hilarious role too .
JaneH, I love Peter Nygard
! I had a suit I had bought at the after-Christmas clearance in Albuquerque years ago – wore it out. He makes really good quality clothes. Dillards is always great for those sales. I’m trying to resist more shopping for now – after putting on a pair of pants that were my tiniest before, I can now just about walk out of them now. I’ll see where I am this summer before indulging more.
Tigress, lol at getting out of shape for missing a couple of weeks – only because I can almost remember how I felt like I had been beaten with baseball bats when I started working out last summer after missing a few years . . . I could barely get out of bed:frown: . Being in shape is its own reward if for no other reason than your muscles don’t have to go through the learning curve again. I can understand wanting to limit carbs – I was just curious if there was a reason for eliminating wheat in particular. A lot of people are these days, but the science on it seems iffy still. Of course everyone should do what works for them – I’m a big believer that your body will tell you what you need if you listen carefully.
Joyce, good for you for getting in that walk before the weather turns – make hay while the sun shines, right?
Lentigogirl – I would say you still did pretty well with your goals – imagine how bad the holiday binging might have been had you not already been aware of what those calories cost in the way of the work it will take to pare them off again. You’ll get there.
Bj, your machine is starting to sound like a kitten, isn’t it? I agree logging makes a huge difference – if you have to write it down, you’re accountable for it and stand a better chance of forgoing the extra helping that will push you over your calorie goal.
Robin, :frown:. You really need to find a new boss. Until then, make that treadmill your boss and go punish it:bigsmile: !
Cheryl, I think it’s Robin’s boss that gets to her.
MTGWW – I got my husband an account and he did very well on it. He agrees, it really does work, but he’s one of those who has to want to do it because he only does what he wants. Good luck to both of you!
JaneM, I hope you don’t catch the sick bug again – it seems like everyone is getting sick!
LBP61 – welcome. How frustrating to have to deal with meds that inhibit our body sensors. I hope you’re able to get back in shape.
TinaK – welcome. Good for you on the weight loss so far – and best wishes for the remaining loss.
Viv, a lot of women here do just that – they “prerecord” their meals. I had to clean out the cupboards to ensure I didn’t have access to chips (crisps) anymore – and cookies, etc. Fortunately DH took care of the excess wine for me lol. Funny story – went to the market last night to pick up a few things for the next several days and the fruits and veggie section were wiped clean – no organic lettuce to be found anywhere, no bananas, no celery, no cucumbers . . . looks like everyone’s taking this NY diet seriously! Enjoy the lack of rain. I stopped in York once. The cathedral there is amazing !
Sue – love the “I can’t go to bed until I’ve met my goals” idea. We had the Wii Just Dance set up for NYE – it was so funny to see BIL and DH out there, dancing with the girls:laugh: . BIL especially can be a little “affected” when he’s dancing – it’s pretty funny. Hope you feel better soon.
Susan – yes, the Wii is quite the workout, isn’t it? Hope you enjoy those girls!
Barbie, I agree – the weather’s going to do what it wants regardless, so might as well just put on the gear and go. I’m generally with the bunch that says “anything but lightening or hail” although I tend to be a baby about the cold unless it involves skis lol. However, when I make myself go out in the cold I am always glad I went after just a couple of minutes – it’s just that initial shock. You are indeed a “happiness missionary” – and we’re all grateful for that !
Colleen, how great that you have your father right near you (on most days at least, I’m sure lol). I hope he gets over his illness. I wish my mom were closer, but she swears she’ll never leave CO. It’s OK, gives me a reason to go back. Still I worry about her.
Michele, Ooh, Olive Garden – I love their bottomless salad and soup bowl. I think the calorie count isn’t too bad – and if I recall correctly they have items marked on the menu that are supposed to be healthier. I haven’t been in a long time. I don’t think you have to freeze the beans individually – even thrown together in a bag they will come apart pretty easily because the skins keep them separate (like blueberries).
Lila, I like the idea of a quinoa cereal. I just made a bowl of yummy oatmeal – I was going to tell JB that my recipe calls for using a bit of almond milk in it – it’s a good way to “disguise” it lol. Anyway, might try cooking quinoa instead of oats.
Carey, Hi and welcome and yes, I use that trick a lot (like most of the days lol). I hope you find MFP to be “user-friendly.” If you have a smartphone there’s an app you can add (for free) that is helpful too.
DeeDee, I must have missed the post about pink hair – kind of hilarious:noway: . I haven’t started dedecorating yet – probably this weekend. We were supposed to go to Chicago but thankfully that trip is cancelled. I’m a little traveled out right now. Have fun at the hairdressers’!
Amanda, oh, I hope nothing’s wrong. I’m sorry you’re feeling so poorly. Hopefully the break after the holidays will help you get to feeling better soon.
Lin, how sweet that your DH was trying to win you over with sweets. Maybe you can give him ideas for non-food treats – a foot rub, a warm neck compress, etc. Good for you for letting the cookies go.
Sally, how fun to be able to Zumba with your DH. I hope mine decides to join me at some point. Hopefully you’ll realize that a diet shouldn’t last 17 days but the entire rest of your life – as in, a healthy diet that feeds your body and fuels your exercise. Above all your diet shouldn’t make your body hurt and prevent you from exercising! I’m outraged that it would on your behalf :laugh:.
OK, off to work now. I hope everyone finds a warm spot to stay for the day. Robin, I’m especially thinking of you. I worked for a “horrible boss” for a year on a temp job once – I’ve never felt so bad about myself as then:frown: . I hope you find something else to do soon.
Cheers everyone!
M.0 -
Good morning!
Well, day 1 of "diet" or maybe I should just call it "eating healthy!".....did fantastic yesterday. Drank plenty of water too. And even passed on the roasted potato hubby made with dinner (he's not starting his diet change till after his BD on the 10th)....
Have a wonderful day!
Julie0 -
Hello ladies
I'm in work today and struggling! My back and knee are not at all happy. I have an appointment with they physio tomorrow morning. However, I also need to get an appointment with my doctor. - Warning - too much information to follow - I had to get up in the night to go to the loo and there was blood in my poo. I don't intend to wait around - I want to get it checked out. With my family history of bowel cancer I am just not prepared to ignore things like this. It's less than six months since my last colonoscopy, but will still get checked. I'm pretty sure it's nothing though.
I hope all my pals are doing well and I'd like to wish a warm welcome to the new people who have joined us. MFP has been a huge help in my weight loss - it definitely works for me.
Love to all.
Amanda x
Amanda, please keep us in the loop on your health. If the blood in your poo is bright red it could be from bleeding hemorrhoids. I know from experience that this is obnoxious but not necessarily dangerous. I hope your situation is no more serious than that.0 -
Looks like a very interesting group! I was in a challenge group last year with a group of wonderful supportive ladies, which several of us are still close....looking for another group like that.
For whatever reason I am unable to figure out how to locate the group to join, any suggestions?0 -
Happy Healthy New Year to all! I am starting the new year with new determination. Started seeing a dietician for help concerning a chronic health issue (sarcoidosis.) Maybe it will work in the weight loss area too. That is my hope anyway. Sue0
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M-I stay away from wheat, because I love the things made with it. Bread, crackers, cookies, pizza, etc., you know the things and weak as I am I can't eat just one slice. Now if I don't eat any slices, I'm fine. I also like the way I feel not eating wheat products. And for the carbs, and calories I can eat way more veggies and fruits. For example, yesterday I made what I call easy jambala.
1/4cup brown rice,per cooked, 5 oz turkey smoked sausage, 1/4 each of onions, bell peppers, 1/2 mushrooms and 1 cup zucchini, and cumin, garlic and lots of cayanne a little olive oil and presto (nothing up my sleeve) yummy. Eat with a salad to cool down you mouth between bites and you have a good lunch. Or I could have a tuna sandwich for the same carbs and calories approx, and I would still be hungry. So no wheat is the way to go for me. It also doesn't spike my blood sugar eating the veggies. Of course you have to watch the fruit, that could spike it. I like to eat and I like food, I don't mind cooking and if I don't start on bread I don't really miss it. I do eat it once in a while, but I found that if I eat a lot of it. I have bowel problems. Like amamda, with blood in my stool, because it hurts to go to the bathroom. Sorry probably TMI.
I know that most folks like the whole grain thing, it just doesn't work for me. I stay away from it as much as possible.
Tigress from GA0 -
Good morning Januaries! It is white, cold and grey here in SWO; I am out for two meals today, and have arranged to go places where I know what I can eat!
Hope you all have a great day, off to the races here....
BJ, Southwestern Ontario, CA0 -
Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone. I am the last day of my holidays and already did some strength training. I think I can do it this time for sure -am I ever out of shape!!! Sore from 3 sets of 30 reps. Must keep at it. I will touch base with people individually later -laundry awaits. But for Robin - hang in there. Just think how unhappy your boss must be to be so nasty with others. I know how hard that can be. I was in the same boat for a while and then he left-lucky me"
Susan from Eastern Ontario0 -
@Amanda, you are wise to have things checked out asap.
@Robin, years ago I read a book called "How to fire your boss" by Chris Malburg. It was an eye opener, and helped me. Not sure if it is still in print. You are obviously a very competent worker. So part of the strategy may be to "help" your boss understand what makes you tick. Many bosses do not know how to give and receive feedback (and we're not that much better of course).
Today's quote: "Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present."
~Jim Rohn
This is a short note, because I am off to work! Rebel
from Vancouver Island, BC0 -
Well so much for not letting her get to me. Within the first 30 minutes of being here I was so angry, so demotivated and demoralized, and so depressed I was contiplating ending it all until I thought of Olivia. I need to get some help. I will seek it out. At least I only have 2.5 hours left today to deal with it.
I am sick to my stomach all the time now, (no longer flu just stress) I gained over the holdiay because I was a depressed slug. I am trying to get myself back in gear. I have plans to tap and then treadmill for an hour. hope I stick to it.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
Washington
Dear Robin ,
I am so sorry you must work under the tyranny of such an awful person. People like your boss are never happy unless they are making others’ lives miserable, it’s all about power and control. They are energy vampires, sucking the life out of you and everyone around them.
Right now you are going into work, your stomach tied in knots long before you walk in that door and see her face. She knows she’s got you and she is feeling good about, she is smug. The performance review is another control mechanism. Why these people feel they have to be royal b@#^% to be in control is beyond me but they do.
Take back your power.
Start the day by arming yourself (no I don’t mean a gun), with a positive attitude. This may sound naive but hear me out. You are a good person and you must tell yourself so. It’s all about you (she must never enter into this part of the morning ritual). Wrap yourself in a cloak of rainbow light which keeps out all negativity. No I am not crazy! This creative visualization is a process by which you slowly take back your power. When she says something hurtful, look down and watch it bounce off you. Yes, it will take practise, you feel a bit silly doing it but no one knows what is going on in your mind so you are safe.
Carry with you something that was given to you in love; something small that you can touch when you are feeling most vulnerable to give you strength, a child’s picture, a locket, just something to anchor you.
Whenever she is evil to you, visualize her in a way that makes you smile; whether it is as a toad, a witch boiling in her own cauldron or being run over by a steam roller (it doesn’t matter), whatever makes you smile. Smiling back at her will make her crazy, she is losing control.
Smile at your workplace; be more cheerful than normal to coworkers and her (yes, that’s part of the plan) like you have a giant secret, hum a little song to yourself….. be as if you just won the lottery and could leave there at a moment’s notice. Being cheerful under her tyrannical rule will throw a spanner into her master plan. When she is asks you what is wrong with you (as they invariably do) just say, ”Nothing, I feel marvelous today and not even you can spoil that.” (Notice the slight dig!) If she challenges you by asking what you meant just turn to her, look her in the eye and say, “Really?” Don’t enter into a fight because then she has won again. Walk away.
At the end of the day, before you go in your door at home, take off your imaginary cloak and shake it, watch all her vicious words clatter to the ground. If there are a few sharp arrows that managed to pierce it, pull them out, break them in two and fill the wound with love. Do something in the evening for yourself that will make you laugh. You need to work at feeling good.
Will this work overnight, no, it takes practise. Will it change her, possibly but probably not, but you must survive in this shark infested swamp. It took six months before one particular witch showed any respect for me and she was absolutely shocked when I handed in my notice. I had become her most valued employee. That was a surprise, so why did she wait till the end to tell me? I was able to leave that establishment because I had changed my attitude to a positive one which made the days far more bearable and it had been noticed. I got several job offers because of it.
So my love, don’t lose heart. At the end of the day, you are responsible for you. You are a wonderful person. Above all, thank the lord you don’t have to live with that awful person you presently call boss. Instead, bless her as you leave each day because she must lead a miserable life and need all the help she can get.
Be strong, choose happiness and rant here all you like!
Hugs, Kate0 -
Happy New Year! I have been on MFP for a year and a half. I over that time I have found exercise and it's now a habit. I want to make sure I stay as young as possible and am not limping around in my later years like my dear Mother did. I did my first 1/2 marathon last Feb and a few mud runs. Training for my next one the Urban Warrior Dash on MArch 2nd:bigsmile: I have been in a few challenge groups here and it has really helped alot! I feel like I have had a big gain over the holidays even though I was exercising alot. I feel better after just one day of eating right and drinking water. We can do this!!!!!
Goals 2013 - More strength training - read alittle everyday - put down the wine glass :drinker: - get to my goal!!!
OMG I feel a Hot Flash coming on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day full of Good Choices. I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing support.
Judy - So Cal :happy:0 -
WOW! I am blown away by all the support on this thread! I guess by the time we ladies reach the ripe old age of 50+ we are just a bit kinder. I love how so many of you know each other well enough to respond and offer words of encouragement for specific issues. I hope I can get to that point and get to know all of you better.
I noticed there was less money in my paycheck today and found out that the SS tax reduction ended at the end of 2012. That sucks!
BUT......I got a very kind and complimentary message from a young lady on MFP whom I never met before, and that made my day!
So, I guess the moral of the story is that there are good and bad things that happen all the time, and we can choose which ones we want to dwell on. Today I am going to choose the positive! Thanks to all of you ladies who make my day a little brighter!
Lucy from Delaware0 -
Good morning, Ladies!
It's sunny and cold here in Denver. Actually, it's almost always sunny here, no matter what the temperature is! I've been back on track for a week now, and it's getting easier. The last of the Christmas fudge that I put in the freezer keeps popping into my head, but I'm just ignoring it. I hate to throw it away, because hubby asks for dessert every night (an annoying habit he developed just two years ago after a lifetime of not caring about sweets).
I have two self-improvement goals (resolutions) for the coming year. Since I'm already solidly into improving my health and losing weight, I needed new ones instead of my old standbys! 1. I want to procrastinate less and just get things done. I've risen to my level of incompetence and need to change that. 2. I want to work on being a nicer person. I feel like I've become more defensive and less pleasant over the past 3-4 years, and I want to get over that and go back to who I was before.
Robin -- I hope that you're able to get things at work under control soon. You can't change your boss, so you'll need to change how you look at it -- not easy, I know. I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. I loved the letter that Kate wrote to you, so full of great advice and encouragement. :flowerforyou:
Viv -- I hope that today is better from an eating perspective! Remember that "today is the first day of the rest of your life" and don't worry about past failures. Only what you do now really matters.
Lin Charpentier -- I love your smile on your photo!
Tigress -- Congrats on your one year retirement anniversary! I hope it's been a great one.
Mwheatcraft54 -- I read the sugar article that you posted. Thank you! I know that sugar is supposed to be bad for you from so many perspectives. I've always been a sweet-aholic, it's my real downfall. Maybe if I keep reinforcing how bad it is, I'll convince myself to try to cut it out. That's so great that you are floating in your previously tiniest pants! I also have some favorite pieces that I've totally worn out. Peter Nygard does have really nice things... when Dillards said "extra 50% off clearance, one day only" I made Nygard my priority and got several pieces (it was a total zoo!). I also like Michael Kors (my favorite for the past few years as I love his zippers), Jones New York, INC, Calvin Klein (for capris) and some of Reba's things. Can you tell that I'm also a shop-aholic???
Emtjab -- Congratulations on getting through your first day with flying colors! :happy:
Kate -- I really liked your letter to Robin. You're obviously a very wise and caring woman!
Jane in Colorado0 -
hi im Shelly 49 this spring
Proud grandma to 4
started Jan 1st -100 pound weight loss goal0 -
Hi Shelly,hi im Shelly 49 this spring
Proud grandma to 4
started Jan 1st -100 pound weight loss goal
Welcome! I see this is your first post. I wish you all the best in your journey to get healthy and fit. May 2013 be the best year yet!0 -
Well I was excited to go through and read all the posts again. So many ladies on here, and many of you seem to be so supportive of each other, that's great! Well my husband and I are doing this together.... all of one day so far, don't be impressed. I didn't know how he would take to counting calories and looking things up, but since he has a new smart phone and pad, he got kind of into it. I was impressed. It would be so fun if we could be successful together.
I know this will vary from person to person, but I wonder if there is an average of what calorie amounts people are going with to sustain a continued weight loss. There are a number of you who have lost significant weight, I'm very impressed, and I haven't been able to sustain anything like that in years. Would people mind posting what calories they ar e eating at and how much exercise?
January Goals
I have never been a goal person. I know it's bad. My husband is King of Goals and always keeps records of everything. I'm kind of go with the flow of whatever is happening. This has not worked in my best interest, and since I have 50 years of practice at being this way, I lack faith in myself for changing. Persistency is what I lack and persistency is what I need. So.... this is my goal.
Stay persistent with this for 1 month. Chart food, work out regularly, keep in contact, don't let myself quit no matter what. Then I can see where I am and make a new goal for the next month.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and hearing from you.
Karen, from Michigan0
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