WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I have water!!!! My brother got here around 6:50 am or so and turned everything on, however the water that came out first was black:sick: , I had to let the water run out of all the faucets for about 30 minutes to get it clear. I still have a huge hole in the yard, they didn`t get back and cover it up yesterday. My brother (I am so thankful he lives across the street!) had to put insulation around the pipe last night since it got down to 18 degrees, sure didn`t want it freezing up on me! Miss Noel got groomed yesterday, I`m happy to say I have a cute little fluffy white doggie now. She did something several days ago I have never seen her do before, it was when we had had rain for a few days...there was an earthworm in the driveway, looked dead, she looked at it, pawed at it, and then rubbed her neck on it:huh: :noway: :sick: , I was glad I had gloves on and picked off what I could. She`ll be 8 in May and she`s never done something like that. I do remember Jb and Lila talking about their doggies rolling in or on dead things, I thought I was lucky at the time!
We are expecting nasty weather today...snow, sleet, and freezing rain:sad: . I`m so ready for spring:glasses: !!! I bought a jump rope yesterday, however at the sports store they don`t call them jump ropes:huh: , it`s called a "speed rope":noway: . I tried it yesterday and I love it, however....my...ahem...girls:blushing: , didn`t care much for it:laugh: . I ordered a sports bra when I signed up for the 5K, guess I`ll need to wear it jumping rope too! The girls are a bit sore from bouncing this morning !

Time to get ready for this interesting day...should have some time later to reply some posts!

Have a great day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee....still grumpy in cold NC

DeeDee is this what you went through? Here's my husband this summer about half way done :laugh:


Well today was weigh in day and the scale showed me what it should have - that I've been eating maintenance calories - not lose calories. I had a .2 gain.

Believe that spring is one day closer today than it was yesterday. What else can we do. -31 here this morning. Oh well I can't change the weather so put up with it.

Joy
Hope they see how well you and your friend are doing.
And decide to join you

Glenda
If you want to lose you have to bring up your calories.
The body will think your starving it. At least a couple times a week try goind close to 1500.

Sue
Glad i'm being missed but housework seems to have a way of finding me.

Barbie
Nothing worse than a sick man. Us women when sick is leave me alone.

BJ
The buses don't run here if the weather is -40 so parents had to bring there kids to school.
Man this winter is cold this cold spell is terrible.

Well didn't answer to all just to much. And it's time to get on with my day. Going to make it a good one. Exercise with the wii today it's cold but have to get back with it. Haven't exercised in days. Except for housework. Back later if time allows.

Thanks for the vit. F it keeps me happy.

Linda C.

linder4866 -- congratulations! Wow! 101! That's amazing... and such an accomplishment! yay!!

Cheryl! Your photo cracked me up! My yard looked like that... and then the guys appeared on my driveway with a jackhammer....
We quickly ran out and said.... "Wait! What the heck?" New pipes and driveway later... our water is clear and plentiful.

I'm off to the gym before the snow "supposedly" starts here... Have a great day ladies.

There's so much to read, it's hard to reply to it all!

Tammy

I'm thanking God it's Friday:flowerforyou:

Only time for a hit and run as it's my 1/2 day and have a lot to get done (that's nothing new:noway: )

Last night I found out that my uncle back in Oregon (in Grants Pass where my parents had lived) passed away Jan 5th. He was a WW2 Vet and had been part of the the D-Day Invasion, when I saw him last at my Mom's funeral in Oct 2010 he was in his late 80's and still very active and speaking at the local High Schools about his WW2 experiences and had been featured on several local TV shows as well. He was an awesome man and I'm proud to have had him as my uncle. I've changed my picture to one of me with my uncle at my Mom's funeral.

Then because my phone conversation had taken so long with my friend that lives in Oregon hubby said he wanted KFC and I made not good choices:blushing: ate it and loved it:blushing: the only thing is all that sodium sure got to me so today I'm pushing the water to flush it out:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: .

I will catch up on the posts when I get home and see how everyone is doing. Until then let's keep logging our food, exercise and water to get to our healthier bodies:flowerforyou:

Laura 80111 in Colorado

Hi. I'm 53 and am just starting MFP (actually I used it one day back in September, but now I plan to use it each day). I have 65 pounds to lose and need encouragement. It's nice to read all of your posts.

I saw a new group open called "Over Fifty But Not Over The Hill!." Geez, I'd feed unfaithful if I joined such a board. :ohwell:

Cheryl from North of Chicago

Lin! :happy: :flowerforyou: :happy: Oh my gosh CONGRATULATIONS! Truly remarkable work, you must feel wonderful!!

DeeDee :laugh: Noel and the worm hahaha! My dogs find worms in the yard, and a'rolling they go, and of course the goose dropping are an all time favorite at the park. However, there's nothing quite like a few worm guts to bedeck the neck of a nice little pooch. :sick: And you got a jump rope!!! :noway: Wooooie baby, protect those tender girls! They do best when squished tight to the body with something resembling a corset.

You're all so darned sweet. :flowerforyou: I just love reading here! Not much time to post this morning, but wanted to wish you all a very happy Friday. Here comes the weekend!

jb from still foggy but not as cold Portland

:happy: If you want to have a happy face planted on you, watch this video. I want to have a reason to laugh, or at least smile, each and every day!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3NPNM4xgo

Copy and paste and Enjoy...the sprinkling of magic on the moments.

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Thank you, Renny. That was amazing!

TGIF!!Friend`s dad`s wake and funeral are this week-end.He died of a massive stroke at 77.They were hoping to do a liver transplant but decided against it.
Live is short-make the best of it.
HUGS
jane

Good afternoon, ladies – trying to keep up before we get pages along. Still freezing and expecting snow this afternoon but nothing yet, just clouds. Work is completely crazy right now – but the good news is by getting enough sleep, protein and exercise I’m feeling pretty healthy from a stress and emotional perspective. Yesterday was especially good for me – I hit my numbers almost exactly as they should be including LOTS of protein – yay me!

A little get together with a friend who’s moving away tonight, another party tomorrow, and then just cleaning for the rest of the weekend (well, that plus getting decorations for a Super Bowl party we’re hosting next weekend). Lots of exercise planned in there too though –

JB, we have geese and droppings that look like lawn plugs, they’re so big! Have a wonderful weekend.

Cheryl, are we over the hill then? :laugh:

Glenda, what a fun day at Grandparents’ Day! I’m so glad you got to go. Yes, getting outside is indeed food for the soul.

Suebdew, so jealous. I would love some warm weather right about now. Two more weeks . . .

Barbie, we had a bright red sunrise this morning – “Red sky at dawn, sailors be gone,” right? It was gorgeous. LOL at reminding you it could be worse :laugh:.

Michele, DH told me no more cats – he keeps using Middie as an excuse but he knows me well enough that I would be a crazy cat lady in a nanosecond if left to my own devices.

Ohiomom, just remember, brighter days are around the corner .

Renny, what a nice surprise for the dadx2. Your lunch sounds wonderful too. Sounds like a great day all the way around .

Bjmcq, aw, tis a wee little mousie, right? When we were in Scotland a few years back DD actually tried the haggis and said it wasn’t too bad. She won’t be trying scotch anytime soon, nor will I. Your dinner plan sounds great though – happy birthday to your husband!

Mary, you have my enduring respect and admiration! Your crossfit workout sounds brutal indeed!

Joy, doncha love how husbands always have a “better way”? Mine has yet to be satisfied with how I store plastic containers – I just go along after him and fix the ones he just throws in the cupboard (because if he had his way, that would be the fix). :laugh: Have a terrific time skiing – I bet it’s spectacular there! And Rome – it’s such a great city. Have fun!

Amanda, poor DH, and poor you! Your soup recipe sounds fabulous – I’m going to make it!

DeeDee, yay for water! And yes, your doggie will roll on dead things from time to time, even if you think she’s too perfect . . . lol. Yeah, you don’t want the girls whacking you in the face, so put on some binding!

Lin, Congratulations!!!!!!!:drinker:!!!

Tammy, we’re seeing a few flakes flying around but nothing steady yet.

Laura, amen. I’m sorry to hear about your uncle – sounds like he had a long and eventful life! Hope your weekend is peaceful.

Cheryl, is your DH an “over the hill” over 50 or a “not over the hill” over 50 member?

OK, back to work. Hope happy hour gets here quickly for everyone and you find something fun to do this weekend no matter what!

Cheers,

M.

Hello ladies,
I was at an offsite for 2 days so no time to post. I just finally skimmed the posts. Some good stuff happening out there.

I am on my way to Vegas and my girls in just a few hours. I am so excited. I will take lots of pictures and hopefully to get one or two posted.

Keeping up with the steps but the offsite threw a wrench in the stair climbing and eating. I am sure I won't be that good this weekend either but I can always get back on track.

Take care all,
Robin missing her Bodi and Ritter already,

PNW

This is day 6 on a renewed campaign to be in a body that is a better reflection of me. I have added a pH element into my whole foods approach to nutrition and this is day 6. I prefer to work my physical exercise augmented by some yoga & pilates several times a week. Perhaps, after I loose my first 20lbs I will join a class at my local Y and begin free weights again.

If I can break my 12 lb loss threshold (I have been loosing and gaining the same 8-12 lbs for decades), this campaign could be a success.

You all are very inspiring.

Bump

:laugh: :laugh: Hi everyone. Had a busy weekend. I looked on to the thread several times, but I was overwhelmed with how fast it grew, and the thought of posting to everyone just seemed impossible. I'm going to go with, just commenting on a couple of days. I can't believe in just those few days, you are 7 pages into part 3 . Wow.
We finally got hit with some snow here, which I was so glad. Have living in the North and having nothing to show for it. But the first few days were at about 0 degrees, with 10 -15 below windchills, so I still couldn't have any fun in it. Finally got out yesterday for a long photography walk, and today for some snowshoeing. I love the cold brisk weather. It totally invigorates me, and makes me happy to be alive.
My weight still hasn't budged from the 3 pound loss. Only one day have I eaten over my calories in this month. I am having sore muscles from all the increased exercise, and I'm going to say they might be slightly swelling. I have determined I really do need to get more movement in my life, so I am making that my goal, though I am going slow and steady and "listening to my body. Hopefully it will beging to strengthen and I can add more each day. I set my calories amount down to 1200, but I really can't eat that low. I'd be just too hungry to fall asleep at night. However, I am proud of myself that I have almost made it to almost the end of the month and have been consistently following a healthy eating plan. I usually would have quit be now.
:laugh: Glenda, you made me laugh, with the word picture of you getting up and down off the floor in the preschool. I have been to many grandparents day, and felt the same way. I try to be consious and not make the big grunting sound as I heft myself up off the floor.
Suebdew, great job on your 4 mile walk. That's a good amount. I think doing that everyday would be enough to keep anyone fit.
:drinker: Barbie, I appreciate you giving your story recently, about how you added so much movement to your life. Though I can't do that yet, because I just get too sore, I am going to aim for so much more. It seems to be the thing that is lacking in my life. Each person who shares what works for them, really helps the rest of us along the way. And we are at similar places in life. I also am not working so I should be able to make time for it.
:glasses: Michelle, you sound like you are having a crazy busy time, and then you add baking cookies for so many people. How nice of you. I hate to bake, so if I actually do, I'm greedy with the stuff, and don't want to give any away.
:flowerforyou: Ohio Mom. The dreary gray days, are a bit depressing, but I find the cold air, very uplifting. Take some walks outside and hopefully it will lift away your blahs.
Renny, I love muffins, especially warm from the oven. Hope you enjoyed yours.
:drinker: BJ, what the heck is haggis and who is Robbie Burns? Celebrating sounds fun, but haggis doesn't sound appetizing.
Mary, way to go on really doing a super tough workout. Then it you can feel good about eating those extra calorie foods. I realize I have to work on my mind alittle. If I think a workout will be too hard, I just don't do it. I'm always trying to "listen to my body", but sometimes I think I am too easy on myself.
:bigsmile: Joy, have a wonderful time in Rome. I'be been there several times and like it more each time I go. Safe travels
Amanda, I smiled about your hubby. Aren't they the biggest babies when they are sick.
:noway: DeeDee, jumping rope. That's awesome. I can't even imagine the thought of me jumping up and down. Should be super great exercise.
Wessecg. sorry about the little bump in the scales. Isn't so infuriating. Hang in there girl.
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Lin, that is so amazing. You should right up your story for some of us new girls on the thread. Tell us the things that really worked for you. What an inspiration. I can't even imagine what it took to loose 100 pounds. So proud of you.
Linda C, stay alive in that cold. 31 below is taking cold to a serious level. I would never leave my house.
Tammy Hi. I don't think I saw you on here before.
:flowerforyou: Laura, sorry about the loss of your uncle. Sounds like he lived a great life.
:happy: Discipline, Welcome. Hope you find help and success for your journey here.

Well this has taken me at least 45 minutes and I barely made it through one page. Crazy. I must be super slow. Sorry can't post more, have to go. I really do appreciate what I'm learning from all of you and the motivation I recieve here. Some of you who have made it to goal, might consider writing up your journey and success story for us on the thread. They can be very motivational, plus they help us know you better, and understand what it is going to take to be successful. I bet many readers on this thread would enjoy it.
Have a great weekend everyone.