WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013

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I'm new to the group - hiya!

I have done really well with my goals - working out consistently 6 day/wk eating under goal (only slightly usually). January was hellish since despite staying on the straight and narrow for so many months I lost a mere 1 lb. in Jan. I knew/guessed why (upping weights, body recalibrating)but it was still rough. Feb is being kinder, but the loss is 1lb weekly vs the previous 1.25 (but I am really glad for it, don't get me wrong).

For Feb...
- Continue to let myself have small breaks for fun foods (I am a bit too good at times for lasting control)
- Try new fruits and veggies (really liked th spaghetti squash last month!)
- Work on reducing sodium

DeeDee - I swear, if Vince ever knew half of what he was eating, he'd never eat again! For years (yes, years) I've been making these tofu manicotti, I just accidentally-on-purpose neglected to tell Vince they were tofu manicotti, I just called them manicotti. He's eaten them. Right now I have some brownies made for him and I used prune puree in place of the oil, never told him, he and Jessica have been eating them up....lol The inventor of the garlic press deserves a nobel peace, as does the inventor of the food processor. One time I made a chocolate zucchini bread and I accidentally left the zucchini in the food processor too long so it got really ground up, you couldn't see it in the bread. I asked Vince to try "the chocolate bread". He ate the whole thing! Now if he knew that there was zucchini in it -- forget it. So I just had a slip of the mind, you know how age gets us....lol We just got Lexi's teeth cleaned. She needed to have one pulled. But she's fine now.

boohoo - I was planning to use the Stairmaster since I hadn't for a few weeks waiting for my achilles to heal. Well, I figured I'd give it a try today, so I went to the Y where it was AND IT WAS GONE! Seems it broke and it won't be back. Boo hoo. I suggested putting it in the branch that is used the least so that it would last longer but I was told it was going to stay there "so that more members can use it". Not like they can't drive to where it is. Oh well. So I tried some HIIT on the AMT but only did that for 30 minutes, didn't want to put too much stress on the ankle. Then I did another 30 minutes on the AMT doing resistance intervals. Tomorrow I'll do yoga and then stay at the Y to do part of my CPR recert where I do the compressions in front of the guy. I already took the test online. I really don't understand it. Last time I took it I needed to do rescue breathing and compressions -- but this was a lifeguarding class. The time before I only need to do the compressions. So why this time was I being quizzed about the rescue breathing? On my way home I'll probably stop at this one food store. Then I need to be at the church to serve and then Jessica wants to go out to dinner (hmmm...I bet she isn't planning on paying....lol)

Lin in IA - glad you're missing the storm. Anyway, get rid of those pants! Speaking from experience here. I had a pair of exercise pants that I really liked, I hemmed them twice. Finally, it got to the point where they were falling down on me. Gave them to the Salvation Army. It did feel good that they were falling down, tho

Linda - so sorry about your son's best friend's Mom.

Well, exercised, went to Sam's club to get some crab legs for dinner, then came home to give Loki his med, went shopping (found a pair of pants I like also got a sweater that I think I'll return, I'm not real thrilled with it) and then to the Healthy Cooking Demo, came home & had conference call with our financial planner, then went to the vet with Jessica, home to make crab for dinner, then Jess wanted to go to Bed Bath & Beyond and I needed to go to WalMart for a few things. Now I'm home, getting my daily vitamin F. At the cooking demo he made these snickerdoodles and one of the ingredients (replacing some of the oil) was -- get this -- white beans pureed. You really couldn't taste the beans.

LinC - I tell you, raw cookie/cake/brownie/etc. dough is my ultimate downfall. And it really doesn't help much that Vince likes to have something sweet for dessert so I need to make him cakes or fudge or something. I do try to log if I have the tastes.

tammy - you are so so right... a trip to the hairdresser is definitely a necessity of life. I so wish I could find a good nutritionist, maybe I'll talk to the guy who does the cooking demos and see if he can recommend someone. I'm trying to be as good as possible, but that stupid Wii is still saying "that's overweight"

Lucy in DE - initially using weights may not burn as many calories, but you will burn fewer but for a longer period of time so in the end you'll burn as many as if you were doing aerobic activities. Good for you doing weight training! We all need aerobic, weight training, and good nutrition. That's the formula for success

Cris - welcome to a great forum. Check in often and you won't be able to stay away before long (trust me, I know)

jktwork - welcome! Glad you're here

Sara in Ontario - I hear ya about how you have to stretch just to be able to get out of bed the next day. One of the reasons the Newcomers bowling is only every other week is so that we have time to recover....lol But you know what? The senior league bowls every week, and I'm constantly amazed at some of the people on that league. They're MUCH older than I am, but boy are they active!

12774 - tomorrow is my weekly weigh in, also. I'm hoping to at least stay the same.

Brooke from CO - with your determination -- I KNOW you'll do it!

ihalket - welcome! Glad you're better now. Keep coming here and ask any question you may have. Remember "the only dumb question is the question that isn't asked"

Meg - how wonderful of you to volunteer to babysit!

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening

Michele in NC

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Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Lori H That recipe sounds so good! I`ve copied it and hope to make it soon! I love getting new recipes, I`m not much of a cook and every new recipe helps! thanks for sharing!

Jackie It`s always good to make time for ourselves, I tend to forget to pamper myself sometimes:frown:! Glad you have GREAT hair, it`s amazing what a boost we get with a great hair day!!!!

Michele You sneaky girl:laugh: , getting Vince to eat those veggies!

Karla Hope you have a wonderful vacation!!!

Well I need to get running, yes really running.....homework for today is to run/walk a mile on our own, need to get to the track before it gets too crowded. Tomorrow is rest day...YAY!!!!

Hope everyone has a spectacular Saturday!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in chilly but sunny NC (once again I forgot this)

:flowerforyou: Thanks for your encouragement, I am going to have to write down names and towns to get to know you all.
My son's friend has always called me Mama D... so altho I can never ever replace his Mom I am so glad he feels close to me.

I will try to get back on task here, back to movin' and groovin'. Thinking about everybody out East... hope you are all safe.

will be back later ~ Linda in Chicago:glasses:

WOW!!! I only visit you ladies once a week and so can only get through the most recent 2 or 3 pages and as always such great advice and encouragement. Your friendship not only helps the ones you are writing to but also those of us reading the post get a lot out of it as well... so again thanks for all the great post!

Thanks to all who told me to get up and move! I did light exercise last week and I 'do' feel a little energy... not as tired as I have been. Also lost 2.5 lbs as a bonus. So great advice ladies..
Thanks to all who took the time to encourage me!!
Denise


I don't usually write to anyone but here 3 short blurbs;

@ Karlajotj Where did you vacation in Colorado? My family has a condo in Frisco which is close to Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper. We LOVE Colorado!!! Hope you had a great vacation.

@ Barbiecat I am so sorry for Brandy. I hope her mouth heals quickly and she feels better soon!

@ Megblair1 I always enjoy your blogs, always filled with such positive words for so many women. You and your daughter are so kind to babysit 9 kiddos!! That is such an awesome thing you two are doing!

Quick check in before I head to the gym! Woohoo... Finally figured out for the cardio part... I love to watch tv, get lost in a movie or something... but I hate the commercials... my daughter said, "why don't you watch netflix?" So, done. Started watching that new show House of Cards while I'm on the elliptical ( 30-40 min)... I'm totally hooked... but here's the catch. I can only watch the show when I'm at the gym... so I can't wait to go back! haha! Great way to fool myself, huh? Too bad I can't watch it while I'm doing the strength training.... sure I can figure something out! haha

I've read through most of your posts.... so much! so much!

Barbie... so sorry about Brandy's teeth... hope she's doing better. I know all about that teeth cleaning. With my next dog I will incorporate teeth brushing... My little schnauzer started having seizures after her teeth cleaning... that was two years ago and she still has them now. The vet said, that just happens some times... right.

At the moment, I'm glad to have sunshine and no snow... Have bunches of work to do.

Have a happy day everyone! :flowerforyou:

Tammy in Va Beach

Hello, all!

It's been a busy three days at the VA with Dad. Yesterday, our 1 hour appointment turned into 9 hours, as he had some other problems he hadn't mentioned to me and we ended up in the ER department there. I was a bit frustrated, as I had to cancel my afternoon meeting (which they had nicely changed to Friday for me, since we had to be at the VA on Thursday), but my father has to be the priority. My parents did so much for me while I was growing up that I think it's only right that I should take care of them now. Being in the "sandwich generation" is difficult, though, as I'm sure most of your know from your own experiences.

Mary – Great story about the CD player! Thanks for sharing. It took me a while to discover the “random” mode, as well. :blushing:

Meg – I’m sorry you’re having a few “off” weeks. That’s okay, as long as it doesn’t morph into having a few “off” months! Since things are overwhelming right now, why don’t you start with just one? Maybe just trying to get your water in. Then, when things feel a little better, add another component back in. You WILL get back on track! (I have confidence in you). I know that you’ve given the new adoptive parents some great support. I’m always so impressed with your parenting ideas.

Liz – I hope you have a truly relaxing weekend to make up for this past week at work! :flowerforyou:

DeeDee – So glad you’re enjoying your training, despite the weather. Just think what amazing condition you’re going to be in!

Linddavis – I’m sorry about the loss of your son’s friend’s mom. Cancer is such an awful plague. I think that when people of our age pass, it makes us consider our own mortality, and that’s a hard thing to face.

Jackie – I’ll bet you look amazing! You’re right, we all need pampering sometimes, and we usually need to be the one to do it for ourselves. By the way, I really appreciated the time that you took to tell me more about green juicing/smoothies. It was so thoughtful of you! I'm sorry not to have said this sooner.

JB – I’m sorry your scale is being difficult (maybe they’ve all gotten together and gone on strike??), but getting to the track is indeed something to be proud of!

Michele – I love the way that you sneak healthy things into your baking!

Tammy – Great idea to only watch the show while you’re exercising… that’s one good way to get to the gym!

Jane in Colorado

:flowerforyou: This morning was TC10K training clinic week 4 - yay for me. I definitely did not feel like going, after a rotten night sleep and waking up with an irritable bladder, but so glad I went :flowerforyou: 10 more weeks to go and the 10K is April 28th. Go, Renny, Go!!

It is amazing what determination can do. Just putting one foot in front of the other, not feeling like doing it, but doing it. The trainer said that she noticed I was keeping such a good pace. Hah, that was true, as I was too tired to divert into anything other than keeping going, girlfriend :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC.