WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY

Good afternoon, ladies!

How inspiring it is to hear how everyone has done so well with her goals with a few missteps, inspite of some serious life challenges. Prayers for everyone with health issues with family members, and may those dealing with the oil cleanup receive not only physical and financial help but wisdom for the future and help from the weather.

And it is wonderful to know we are a global group, too. Will be in Hungary next month on a lower Danube cruise ending in Istanbul and then in Greece for a Journeys of Paul tour, so hearing from others in other lands is especially exciting...will probably be asking for food tips!

I have stayed on target and am three pounds from my 24 May goal, but the closer success comes, I am considering lowering my goal for June, but it will be hard to stay on plan while traveling.

Hello everyone!

Just a quick note... please pray for everyone involved in the clean-up efforts of the oil spill... I live on the coast of Alabama and have personally volunteered to help with the clean up of our beaches and help save our wildlife.

This is a MAJOR DISASTER for the coastal areas.. it has already started with the canceling of summer vacations, the charter boat captains are getting calls every hour to cancel trips that have been planned since last year... the fishermen and oyster reefs are already suffering... not to mention the birds, and other wildlife that make this area home...

.My husband and I are headed to the beach Sunday for training classes on how to handle the wildlife that will be effected... It takes 2 people in protective gear to clean 1 bird... The oil is very toxic and the smell is horrendous.

I know there are a lot of pet lovers on here.. can you imagine this happening to one of your furry loved ones?

Thank you for your prayers

We will do all we can from here to help. I admire you and your hubby for going to help. This will is probably the biggest ever oil spill.

Jeannie

PS: Thanks Barbie for the link to the new thread. I forgot it was the 1rst.

I think with all of the yard work that I have to do I am going for a workout record today. (Of course, it helps when the riding mower breaks down the day before you have invited a group over for a picnic, and your yard is nearly 1 1/2 acres.) So far I have logged 200 minutes, 1828 calories burned, and I am still going strong. I have downed 64 oz. of water. I'm in for a 15 minute break before starting again, and I just informed my husband (who unfortunately hurt his back last night trying to fix the lawn tractor) that we are going out to eat tonight, and I am ordering whatever I want! Everyone have a great May Day!

Good afternoon ladies,
I am doing good with food again today. heather and emma and I went to town and they stopped to get ice cream and I got none. Yah old me is back.
Debbie thank you for mentioning the oil spill. thanks a bunch for volunteering. I am in South Lousiana as you know and it is unbelievable what this is doing. I have been thinking a lot about this and it is so real and close to home that you dont realize how many people this affects. First and foremost I feel for the 11 familes who lost their loved ones in this disaster. They have kind of taken a back seat for now. but now lawsuits have been filed, people are talking about what this could do to the coasts, the fishing, and the long term effects. My husband actually works for one of the companies involved. Not BP but one of others. Someone in a blog said BP should pay and if they are found to be at fault, yes they should. However right now we have no idea who was at fault. I have been talking to hubby long distance and he has given me so many ways this could have happened. It is HORRIBLE, and very unfornunate. the oilfield is a very dangerous place. Someone has to be held accountable and these 11 familes have to be taken care of and I pray that will happen. We just have to be very careful because I have been doing some serious thinking and it trickles down to so many people. Not the big shots but the little people. If these companies go under thousands and thousands of regular people like you and I will not only lose their jobs but also their pensions. BP has a huge building about 10 minutes from my house and they employ lots of people. Since this incident there have been people there around the clock, hopefully trying to do the best thing. Homeland security is there, as well as representatives from goverenment and the other companies involved. I am not trying to make excuses for anyone. This needs to fixed and made so that it never happens again. My husband could very well have been on that rig when this happened. I am so sorry to have been so long winded. I guess what I am asking is for you to look at the big picture not just the big bad company.
I hope you all have a great day and good weight losses.
Vicki M

.Hi...

I'm so grateful and happy to be beginning a new month with this fabulous group of motivated and supportive women. I feel blessed to have found mfp and all of you!:flowerforyou: Thanks for being so welcoming with your friendship and support.

I'll be away until May 26, and it's a little challenging keeping track and finding time to log in every day. That said, I'm going to do it come he-- or high water! I DON'T want to let you or myself down and then come up with excuses why I slipped up. This is much too important to me. All of you have proved to me that we can do it! Together!!

I've managed to lose 6 pounds since joining and that is such an accomplishment.

My goals for May are to lose 5 pounds and up my water intake. I feel like the middleman between me and the bathroom. Constantly going, but I'm sure that will ease up. It better or I'll never leave the house again:drinker: :sad:

My love in friendship to all of my comrades in determination. Let's have a happy and productive May. HUGS

Ainslieglen

Good evening all. I am sharing what is called a "Responsibility Contract". Someone wrote this during her journey to a healthy lifestyle. She knew that her emotions had a powerful impact on her eating habits. Feel free to adapt for yourself.

:flowerforyou: "I am willing to take responsibility for my emotions in all situations, and take the time to learn from them. I realize that I am not responsible for other people's feelings, but do my best to be kind to them.

I know that I can handle my emotions and will do my best in each and every moment to be aware of them. When I catch myself feeling angry, or blaming people, I will take the time to become aware of what I am feeling in that moment and uncover the reason for my feeling this way.

I will step back from a situation and deal with my emotions in a positive way and only return when I feel calm about the situation. I am becoming more and more responsible for my emotions each and every day." :flowerforyou:

Being responsible for my own emotions is one of the keys to successful healthy living.

Rebel

Hello All,

I can't believe it is May 1st already. :noway: What happened to April? And I am sitting here in WOOL SOCKS on the first of May :noway: because it got so cool this afternoon.

Last night, one of the weathermen on our local tv stations was asked why he wasn't predicting 70 degree days with sunshine, and he replied, "You know that commercial with the "easy button?" .... Well, my "easy button" is broken!!" :noway: :laugh: :laugh:

Today, I was getting a coffee and saw a fellow wearing a Staples shirt. When I opened the door, a breeze blew in and he commented on the cold, so I told him what the weatherman had said. The young man said "We can deliver another one!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Had a busy day today and Friday. Last night I helped friends deal with some computer problems, and in return, I had a grilled salmon dinner with a great salad, and garlic sourdough boule, not to mention fresh steamed asparagus. We had a sugar free lemon loaf covered with blueberries and a little Redi Whip. The calorie count for the day would have been better if I had only had ONE glass of Merlot instead of THREE!!:laugh: :laugh: But, life is for living..:ohwell: Fortunately, I had lots of exercise calories available from moving boxes and furniture.

One of the things we did was start talking about the differences between cats and dogs. My friends recently acquired a very friendly orange tabby cat named "Charlie." He checked my out quite thoroughly, and apparently decided it was not a violation of the "cat code" to accept petting from someone who smelled like a certain trio of little doggies. Once he got all the attention he required, he sat with his back to me, and my host commented on how, if he (the cat, that is:bigsmile: ) were a dog, I wouldn't be able to get rid of him.:bigsmile:

By this time I was starting that third glass of Merlot, so I had a sudden "insight"--Dogs are like toddlers--wanting your undivided attention at all times, will follow you to every room, sit on your lap the minute you sit down. Cats, on the other hand, are like most teenagers--sullen and unresponsive--unless THEY WANT something!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: My host and hostess thought his comment showed great philosophical insight,:noway: but they were both on their second vodkas, so maybe ya had to BE there!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Today, I got a later start than I had planned. It seems that 3 glasses of Merlot leaves me feeling...well..like I had three glasses of Merlot!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Anyway, I didn't stay in bed too long, since I got a call from a neighbor alerting me that we have a sinkhole on the common area of our condo property, next to the creek. It is fairly small, so far. I measured it this morning so I can check it on Sunday to see if it is any bigger. We managed to find some scrap lumber and cover it so no person or critter can fall in.

I managed to get the rest of the odds and ends moved from my parents' storage unit, and consolidated into the other one I rented that we are going to combine my stuff and theirs in. Unfortunately, I am NOT done:grumble: I still have to go through all my stuff this next month and get it consolidated into the other unit. I found about 6 boxes of old Sunset Magazines. My mom subscribed to Sunset from the early 50's up to about 1993, and I thought I had already recycled all the ones that remained, but these were from the mid-fifties up to 1970 and beyond.

I hated the thought of just tossing them, but there is no market for them ( I checked). As one fell open to an add for a late fifties car, I suddenly figured out a solution. I called the Memory Care unit of the senior living complex where my parents live, and found they would be delighted to use some of them, and they would share the rest with someone in the activities department that works with residents not in memory care. I delivered all the magazines there today, and before I even got out of the building, some of the ladies were eyeballing them with great interest.

I couldn't resist holding back a few of them and taking them to my mother. There were two magazines that were older than I am, and we both got a kick out of that. I didn't have time to look at them in depth but will later.

After all those exercise calories, I went to a birthday party at the home where I grew up. The couple that purchased it are good friends of a good friend of mine. Their son, and his mother have birthdays at the beginning of May, so it was a good excuse for a party. I ate too much chili and cheese dip with tortilla chips, and also had a piece of brownie cake with ice cream, and a couple of snicker doodles jumped on my plate too:noway: :laugh: There were also veggies and salad. It was not the most healthful of meals, but very good, and tomorrow is another day.:flowerforyou:

I was supposed to visit with a friend after the afternoon party, but I was so tired, I came home. The doggies and I are spending quality time--they with their snores and an occasional snack, and me with the computer. I also watched a movie that I didn't even know existed, the story of "The Singing Nun"--remember the song "Dominique" that came out in the mid-sixties?

Well, this post is long enough. I will do some personal responses in a separate one.


Barb

Just checking in. Cloudy day in May in IL. But definitely not dreary! I must share my good new...broke through a stubborn plateau today! The scale Gods were smiling at me this morning. I am down 2 more pounds. I am savouring the moment as I know my body and I will be at this weight for a while. Off to get ready for church, then a play with my sis and neice. Hopefully will sneak some exercise in this evening.

rjadams: Happy Anniversary! You did well and enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Good for you! We have enjoyed your sweet pictures on your profile. They are lovely!

Renny: Love the contract with self. I can adapt that for water drinking, taking time for me, and being disciplined enough to exercise. Thanks for sharing.

Barbie: I kept a tallie of my water drinking yesterday. Thanks for the tip. With that paper right by the sink I was more diligent about getting it in. Thanks so much!

Have a blessed day all!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Happy May to everyone!

Didn't have time to get here yesterday because it was my Saturday to work and then, of course, I got stuff done around the house and yard with my family. I was SO tired after that just the thought of using a computer sounded like too much work!:noway:

Welcome to Terrill, LJCannon, Callianna, Donna56, FabulousFifty, canroadrunner and dmdinfla! (I hope I didn't miss anyone!) :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: This is a great group of women to be involved with!

I did okay on my April goals--except for the walk in the evenings. The weather hasn't been very nice and I find myself VERY tired in the evening so what I have done--and plan on continuing to do--is to add an extra cardio workout to my morning routine. It's surprising how much more time I have now that I'm not going outside to smoke a cigarette! (copied from my last April post!:laugh: )

Debbie--it makes me want to cry to see the devastation caused by the oil spill--and it sounds like its going to get much, much worse! Thank you for helping--I wish there was more I could do but we will be donating to the cleanup and relief causes.

Robin--so glad your DH is feeling better. Enjoy the game. (Maybe you will be the reason they win today? One can hope!) I love your picture. You should keep it up--it makes me happy to look at it!

Jackie--I love Scotch broth but could never find a good recipe for it--would you be willing to share yours?

Michelle--I have a youtube playlist with belly dance workouts on it. It is so much fun to do! In fact, I think I'll do that when I finish posting here! It will be a nice break from the more 'utilitarian' workouts i usually do!

Barb (weaklink)--You are SO right! Cats are EXACTLY like teenagers! AND if they don't get what they want, when they want it, they have the loudest ways of letting you know, too! (Just like teens! Well, like my girls as teens, anyway!:laugh: )

Well, I'd better get moving. Hope to get back later. Have a wonderful Sunday, all!