WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013
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Good morning everyone! I just wanted to stop in and introduce myself. My name is Kellie and this is my first day with Myfitnesspal.
I turned 50 in November and decided that if I was ever going to get healthy the time was now. I started in January with an exercise routne which I have been very faithful to. Also the past couple of weeks I've switched from cigarettes to a vapor cigarette. This has been hard.
I have a goal weight in mind but actually this is more for me to prove to myself that I can be healthy & fit.
So far for February my goal to limit my smoking has been achieved. I've also added minutes to my treadmill & elliptical workouts.
Thanks for letting me share with you all, Have a great day!:happy:0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Kellie
Welcome to the group! Come in often and chat away with us! You`ll find lots of support here!
Viv So sorry about your fur baby:sad: . They are a part of the family:flowerforyou: ! Good luck with the painting!
Barbie So glad Brandy is feeling better!!! Now that her mouth is less sore she`s hungry!
Sara A lot of people say MFP is too high on exercise calories, some say eat only half of them back. I think a heart rate monitor is the only way to know how many calories you really burn.
Time to go get myself ready for this beautiful day! Put my tiara on and boss the boys for awhile:laugh: :glasses: !
Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC chilly but sunny!0 -
Dee dee
Enjoy your company or I guess I should say how did it go.
Come April you will be fit and in tune like a fine fiddle.
Meg
So nice of you to offer to help those people that had to return there son.
How hearbreaking that would be.
And for you to want to help with 9 children and offering your daughter.
It will make her feel so wanted.
Barbie
Poor doggy I've had many dogs and what I do for them to clean there teeth I boil them up great big bones.
They love to chew on those. Mind you they are getting expensive. They used to give them away at grocery stores now five buck for a shank bone.
Michele
I'm fortunate my Bob don't ask for dessert but I know he goes up town for a chocolate bar here and there he forgets the wrapping in the car. But that's ok I can't eat the wrapping.
Jane
So an hour appointment took away a day. But like you to take it so well. what's a day in all the day's they gave us.
Lucy
Hope it's only the butt and you didn't jar nothing in your back.
Sue
Enjoy your time away babysitting. And they will gladly help with your workouts.
50ishfoodie
Hip replacement and she feels she feels she will be able to do a 26 mile bike ride 2 months later. Good luck.
That is as far as today allows me to go. Page 16 and part of 17 but I'm off this site for 9 o'clock or I miss my diabetic talk. I have my day pretty much planned. And now need to at least include an hour or more of quilting need to get it done. And it's so pretty. Will get pictures once it's finished and hope by then i'll know how to post it somewhere in here. Even if it's in my profile.
Yesterday wasn't a good food day. I walked some on the lake as it's our winter Carnival here. So went watched my son lose at horse shoes. LOL.
Today is going to be a great day going to make me a pot of veg. chilli.
See you all lighter.
Linda C In beautiful Northern Ontario.0 -
So far for February my goal to limit my smoking has been achieved. I've also added minutes to my treadmill & elliptical workouts.
Thanks for letting me share with you all, Have a great day!:happy:
Welcome Kellie! February is a great month to quit smoking - my 4 year anniversary is next week! Good luck on your journey to improved health.
Brooke from Colorado0 -
bump, marking, but had nice loss....check in later, Fab Feb Vitamin F's !!!0
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Bump. I have time to post but the cat has my tongue. Again.
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I never got back to post yesterday, so I completed my food log this morning. I did some gardening yesterday, preparing the winter carrots that DH gathered ready for the cellar. Then we gathered the last of our winter cabbage and brussel sprouts from the garden. It is time to plow the ground to prepare for the spring garden. It is such a blessing to be able to raise a lot of our own vegetables, beef and pork. If I must purchase my meats from the grocery, they just don't taste the same as homegrown.
I am glad to see that 50ishfoodie is still including brussel sprouts in her menu. Way to go!!!
exermom, there are a number of ways to prepare brussel sprouts. We sometimes eat them raw (DH likes them best this way), I steam them and season with salt, pepper, and real butter. They can be roasted, I haven't tried them this way yet, but I hear they are delicious that way.
I am off to pick up 3 of my grandkiddies for church this morning. DH is on a trip for a couple of days, so it will be quiet around here. Maybe I will be able to tackle that "mystery room" that should be my home office/exercise room. Wish me luck...
All the best,
Mary in TN0 -
G’Mornin all!
Work up to 4 inches of fresh snow. Love it. Hubby fired up the snowblower and cleared all the sidewalks in our cul-de-sac while I made egg white burritos. Sent him up the hill for a day of skiing.
My plan is to swim and touch up some spots on a recently-painted wall, Woo. Will sort and shred papers while – literally – waiting for paint to dry. WHY IS THERE SO MUCH PAPER TO DEAL WITH EVERY MONTH????? Serious peave, as you can tell.
Janie – I have those muscle cramps, too – particularly in my feet. So aggravating. Have you had your blood potassium level checked? Also, bananas don’t have as much potassium as other foods, so no need to keep eating them. Beans, broccoli, spinach, potatoes, squash, yogurt and salmon all have more than bananas. I have found that avoiding caffeine and stretching a LOT helps.
Katla – rustic is fine with me. I love those adventurous vacations. We spend a lot of time in the desert – just rocks and dirt and lizards. Sometimes go DAYS without a shower. Very liberating. (Of course, not if luxury is what you were expecting!)
12274 – That’s a LOT of shoveling. So grateful for the blower. As is my back.
Betsy – Good choice on the black bean burger. One of my favs. Keep a bunch in my freezer (with the thin buns) as a go-to when I need something fast.
Lori – SO glad your grandson is finally home. What a challenge for the family.
Michele – I cook the sprouts several ways. Last night, I tossed them (about 1 pound, cleaned and quartered) in a bit of olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and roasted them in the oven at 450 degrees. The recipe calls for 7-9 minutes, but had to cut my time in half because the heating element in my oven burst into flame! So, now I have to go shopping for a new element, or a new stove. Would prefer the latter, but budget will probably dictate the other. Other times, I just clean and halve them, and steam in the micro or on the stovetop. Its become a favorite veg of many chefs, so lots of good recipes online to choose from. Then just modify to make lo-cal.
Sara – It is my understanding that the calculators on the gym machines are set for an “average” person. There is a big perceived rate of exertion formula that is actually a better measurement, but I can’t find it right now. I will ask my trainer friend to share once again. To figure mine, I used a heart rate monitor – which is a measurement of exertion, but not good for calorie measurement. I recorded the “calories burned” from my HRM several times to find an average. Then, compared it to the MFP to find a ”mean” and created my own exercise with that. Now, you will have to do this a few times a year, because as your body gets stronger and your exertion changes, so will that “mean” number.
Hi, Viv! There will always be challenges on this journey. Chin up, You got this!
Kellie – WELCOME! So glad you are here and leaving cigarettes behind. I did it 7 years ago – after smoking for 28 years – and have never looked back. Good that you are focusing on health this year. Don’t forget to schedule your important health screenings for baseline! (Colonoscopy, etc)
Linda – I know it sounds crazy to take on this race, but you don’t know my sis. She’s been an athlete her entire life and rides 50 + miles on her bike every weekend when the weather allows. I don’t see this hip replacement as something that will slow her down. However, we both know that our health challenges may keep us from doing the race, but at least we are going to try.
Anyway - off to Home Depot I go!
Jane in SLC, UT0 -
Happy Sunday! Just completed Day 3 of C25K. Getting stronger everyday- Here's to the last year of my 50's! Let's keep treking! 0 -
Hi to all my dear friends! :flowerforyou: It’s a rainy day here in Omaha, but I see the sun trying to peek out from behind the clouds. Quiet day here; DD#1 heading off to work; DD#2 serving her time at goodwill, DH took DD#2 and now is visiting my dad. I’m going to work on the book until we go meet the family who adopted the russian girl for dinner.
Katla: your friends’ vacation does sound interesting!
Jane: hope you are still doing well
12774: How many inches of snow did you get there? All that shoveling is good exercise!
BetseyAnn: sounds like you are making good choices. The weight will come
Lori: yay for your DGS getting to finally go home! What a relief. :happy: I always open word while I read the posts and respond as I go. Makes it easier and also no more losing replies in cyber space!
Michele: we had wings last night too…an Emerile recipe for Asian wings that was really good. We had stir fry veggies and rice. I am not crazy about Buffalo Wild Wings…they are ok, but I wouldn’t stand in line for them!
Sara: I find that myfitness pal is pretty generous when it comes to calories burned. My eliptical tells me I burned only about 25% of what this site gives. So I went on line and checked out 5 different sites that give calories burned and kind of average it out.
Barbie: too bad you don’t have kids at home…that is one of their chores (brushing animal teeth). Every Sunday night LOL :laugh: Glad Brandy is back to normal
Viv: so sorry to hear about your dog. That is always sad when you lose a beloved pet. Glad to see you again. hugs for your loss.:flowerforyou:
Liz: are you going to be getting the newest winter storm Orco? Seems to be starting in your neck of the woods
Kellie: welcome and good for you to be trying to stop smoking. Come back often!
DeeDee; yay for the sun….ours has disappeared again
LindaC: Yes I think the DD#1 will feel important and useful working with this little girl. You’re so funny saying you can’t eat the candy bar wrapper!
Mary: I really love roasted brussels sprouts. I put them in a bag with a little melted butter, salt, pepper, and pistachios. The roasted nuts really compliment the flavor of the sprouts. I too have a mystery room. One of my goals is to organize/clean it for 15 minutes each day I work in there.
Jane: omgoodness. Your heating element ignited! I am a paper hater too. The junk mail and real mail piles up so high sometimes I miss a bill!
Well seems pretty quiet around here today too. I’m heading off line to work on the same stupid chapter I cannot seem to complete. Bleh! Now it’s cloudy and rainy again and I’d love to just sleep! Take care everyone. Meg :drinker:0 -
"...Janie – I have those muscle cramps, too – particularly in my feet. So aggravating. Have you had your blood potassium level checked? Also, bananas don’t have as much potassium as other foods, so no need to keep eating them. Beans, broccoli, spinach, potatoes, squash, yogurt and salmon all have more than bananas. I have found that avoiding caffeine and stretching a LOT helps..."
Low magnesium levels are more likely to be the culprit. About 85% of us have magnesium deficiencies. Athletes can have severe deficiencies unless they take care to avoid them. One problem for seniors is that we don't tend to absorb minerals from our food and supplements as well as younger people. Magnesium is incredibly important to MANY bodily systems. Adequate levels of magnesium ions in the blood are vital for the transport of ATP to the muscles (that's what energizes us). It is also essential for the making of the neurotransmitter, serotonin (the mood-lifting one). It is even important in the proper storing of potassium. Nature packages high levels of magnesium and potassium together for a reason. Spinach is a great source of both. I munch on organic baby spinach leaves all day. Hardly any calories and a bonanza of nutrition.
Another thing you can do is to bathe in Epsom salts baths (Epsom salts are pure magnesium sulphate). Our grandma's solution for sore, crampy and aching muscles was to take an Epsom salts bath. They didn't know why it worked, they just knew that it did. Seems that the more deficient you are in magnesium, the more your absorb right through your skin into your blood stream. Aim for a couple of fifteen-minute baths per week. The water should be as hot as you can stand it (without burning yourself, of course). The sulphate in Epsom salts is beneficial too since we tend not to get enough sulfur in our diets. One important point is that one should NEVER eat Epsom salts or drink solutions of it. But bathing in it is perfectly safe. 0 -
Hello Ladies,
Good morning so far weigh in lost 3lbs yay puts me at under 250lbs. I am still huge ..
but its been a long time since being under. I start at over 300lbs start this journey a couple months before finding mfp but things really started to take off since joining mfp. So much more to go but I am going to celebrate this moment I think by buying a new shirt?
@Jane hope all is well for you.
@Meg not sure I hope not. But I was busy yesterday need to catchup on the news and weather.
@Mary, @Jane @Michele I cook my Brussels sprouts by roasting them in the oven toss in white wine or apple juice works too. With a little olive oil sometimes. I really like them DH and DD not so much so we don't have them as often as I like.
Well I need to get going will be back later to get some hit F
Liz from Caldwell, idaho0 -
Good morning ladies!
This morning in church we talked about being connected to others... and I realized how this board makes me feel connected at least on my weight loss/fitness journey. Thank you all so much!
:flowerforyou: 50ish foodie -- Wow ! What a great goal to do the Bike Tour! Sounds like a lot of fun though.
:flowerforyou: Janie – You have so much on your plate right now. I agree, teachers have so much more to do than just teaching the kids… it’s almost like that’s the secondary job now. I agree, the board inspires me to stay accountable.
:flowerforyou: Meg – Are you a teacher too? Or a nurse? I can’t put it all together! : )
:flowerforyou: Barbie -- We used to have a treadmill at home that I loved except that I had to turn the tv up so loud… I love all the new contraptions now that make things easier. : )
:flowerforyou: Viv – How sad about your sweet Tara… We have only owned one dog as a family and she’s 10. I know I will be devastated when I lose her. Sounds like your home is lovely… and historic? We were in London in September… oh how I loved it.
:flowerforyou: Kellie– Welcome! You’ll love this forum.
:flowerforyou: DeeDee – You always crack me up… today with the tiara and bossing the boys! I love it! Your training regimen sounds terrific!
Have a wonderful Sunday... keep smiling.
Tammy in Va Beach0 -
Good afternoon all!
Today is sunny with a beautiful blue sky. DH and I are going to go cross-country skiing for the first time in a few weeks. I am still coughing and the sinus headache is still bad, but don't want to waste the day.
DeeDee- the training sounds great. I know it is hard work, but I bet it is good type of tired and sore. Hope you enjoyed your chance to "boss the boys".
Meg- Don't know how you keep up with all you do! Get that chapter done so you can cross it off the list! I always try to "do the worst first" I am sure the family you are meeting will appreciate the support and any ideas you can share with them. You have such great instincts for parenting!
Lin C- love the can't eat the wrappers!
Viv- Sorry to hear about Tara. We have lost a total of 4 dogs over the years, mostly due to age, but one was a 3 year old German Shepard(from cancer). It is never easy and leaves a big empty space in our lives.
Well, we are off to enjoy some of the great sunshine and snow!
Hope everyone has a great day!
Deb in sunny, but cold CNY0 -
Hi megblair, thanks for asking . Here in Queens NY ,we had about 8inches of snow . Right now it is very sunny , the streets are cleared of all the snow. The Sanitation Dept did a very good job of salting and clearing the snow Today and tomorrow will be my rest days because I am aching all over now.0
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Hi ladies!
I so need some warm weather and sunshine!:frown:
But the sun shines as I read all the posts and get to know you as a "newbie" :laugh:
From your posts there are many hard working teachers here! I am retired now - finally tired of the relentless paperwork , targets and "we have fixed it now lets change it ! "Miss the children , parents and staff but love the free time especially at the weekends.
I send my best wishes to all on the East coast and the weather you are being submitted too.
There are so many warm hearted women in VitF. We say we are a civilised society, but many lonely people out there, so wonderful to here how you care for your elderly, neighbours and family - my values entirely. It is what drew me to VitF.
It is interesting for me to hear how you cope with vaccinations and health issues in the USA. We have our National Health Service which is free but is struggling under the strain but that is another story!
Today started the plan to update the dinning room and buy new furniture to fit all the family around the table more comfortably. That's ordered, electrician has been to quote for the electrics, now onwards to clear room and decorate and did I mention fix the ceiling?
DH cooked a lovely low fat Sticky ginger beef with noodles last night for me, such a wonderful man. Just hope I converted the recipe right - I do find that difficult sometimes, but heigh ho.
Keep on track everyone - because you are all so worth it
Take care
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Crazy weather here in southeast SD. We are on the edge of the storm system so it can't make up its mind whether to rain or snow. Right now we have lots of slush which I hope does not freeze solid. Someone please tell me walking in deep sand does something to tone my legs or at least make walking burn more calories. My horse was injured and after having to be on stall rest for a while requires hand walking for five minutes per day this week, ten minutes per day next week , etc. In cold icy SD the only place to do this is in the indoor arena where the footing is deep and sandy. I feel like I am working hard slogging around in that stuff in my winter boots. This has to be good for me in some way I think! Blessings to all and have a good week. Sue in SD0
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Happy Sunday! I have had a very busy weekend but finally had a few minutes to catch up here.
Lori – so glad to hear that your DGS was able to go home. Such a tough start for him and his parents but now I hope it will be smooth sailing!
Kellie – congratulations on quitting smoking; I quit 3 years ago and am so glad I did. Just keep reminding yourself of how much better you will feel and how much MONEY you will save.
Jane – I’m glad that you didn’t have any dire consequences from your heating element catching on fire! As for junk mail and extra paper – we reduced ours significantly by going paperless with all of our utilities, bank and anyone else that would normally send us mail.
Viv – so sorry to hear about your loss. We have a cat that I will miss but my DH will positively mourn when he is gone.
12774 – glad to hear that you survived the big storm and that things are returning to normal in your area. It sounds like CT and possibly other spots were hit very hard and many are still without power. Here’s hoping that power is restored quickly for them!
Better run since I still have few items left on my to-do list for today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!0 -
:LDypsych;welcome. We will be trying spaghetti squash this week too. I had it once years ago and hated it so I hope it’s better this time.
I am usually picky about veggies and I really liked it. I used the microwave method (3 min each of 4 sides) then put it in a pain with olive oil and (a) lean ham, mushrooms, and Romano / Parmesan and pasta sauce on one occasion and with (b) garlic, chicken, olive oil, Romano / Parmesan, and onion the second time. Try it again, it's a nice addition to healthy eating (but if you hate it, don't feel bad, I am it a huge fan of carrots! :noway:0 -
Crazy weather here in southeast SD. We are on the edge of the storm system so it can't make up its mind whether to rain or snow. Right now we have lots of slush which I hope does not freeze solid. Someone please tell me walking in deep sand does something to tone my legs or at least make walking burn more calories. My horse was injured and after having to be on stall rest for a while requires hand walking for five minutes per day this week, ten minutes per day next week , etc. In cold icy SD the only place to do this is in the indoor arena where the footing is deep and sandy. I feel like I am working hard slogging around in that stuff in my winter boots. This has to be good for me in some way I think! Blessings to all and have a good week. Sue in SD
Sand is hard work. I bet you can find a calorie count for it somewhere, and you can log it as minutes of cardio. Be grateful you have an indoor arena.0 -
HI!We have a real rainy day today..had a couple rough nights with eating.
Had a nice brunch with the mom`s.
Today was church and just relaxing.
Hope you all had a good day!!
HUGS
welcome all the new people.0 -
I love brussel sprouts! I usually steam mine, so thanks for all the other preparation ideas!
Roundthemulberrybush- thanks for the refresher on essential minerals. I've been walking more and been getting those nasty cramps at night. I think I like the epsom salts idea best (no calories involved!) :laugh:
Didn't have any rain/snow today, just cloudy skies and a chill wind. We'll probably get hit tomorrow.
For dinner tonight I cooked: sweet potatoes for my MIL, potatoes for my BIL, white rice for my hubby, and brown rice for myself! That is in addition to the main entree, crock pot chicken, and side veggie, peas. It sure was awful good. Good thing I like to cook!0 -
:flowerforyou: Viv, I have missed you and am happy to see you back but I feel so sad about the loss of your dog, Tara…..they are never with us long enough….every morning when I walk Brandy and Sasha I stop often and hug them and tell them that our life together is perfect today because I know that we can’t be together forever.
:flowerforyou: Kellie, welcome to our friendly community….congrats on taking control of your smoking
:flowerforyou: LindaC. I finally looked at a map of Ontario and saw how far north you are…..it seems very rural…..I saw the website for your town and it looks like a great place to live….I am fond of northern locations….while so many people are dreaming of going to Mexico or Florida or Arizona, I dream of going farther north.
:flowerforyou: Liz, Congratulations on your weight loss….just keep on going…..too many people quit because the task seems too daunting…one pound at a time you’ll get to the weight you seek.
:flowerforyou: Sue in SD, you’re right, walking in sand is fabulous for your legs, probably even better while wearing your winter boots…..i know that my boots feel heavy just walking on the roads or the grass.
:flowerforyou: Today is our Isagenix cleanse day. I got up early and walked the dogs as usual. At 10:00 a friend came over and we ended up going on a walk for over an hour. I’ve spent the rest of the day doing laundry and some easy chores and watching TV with Jake. We’ll go to bed early so morning and breakfast will come sooner. Barbie from NW Washington
My word for 2013 is “Stretch” inspired by “The Happiness Project”….I will seek opportunities to stretch my body and stretch myself personally by improving skills and trying new things.0 -
:flowerforyou: Yay lost weight at weigh in today! Total -8 so far.
:ohwell: Sorry to hear about the leg and foot cramps. But very happy to hear about Epsom salt baths for aching muscles. That was my mom's cure to aches as well.
:huh: really blew the food plan tonight. but back on track tomorrow.
:drinker: have a good week everyone and welcome to newbies. don't forget your water!!0 -
Viv - so sorry about Tara. I know how hard it can be to put a pet to sleep
Kellie - welcome. Since I've never smoked, I'm curious, what makes switching to a vapor cigarette so difficult? Is it that it doesn't have any nicotine?
Lin - what are you quilting? Do you hand quilt or machine quilt?
Brooke from CO - big congrats on your anniversary!
Mary in TN - I totally agree, nothing beats things you raise yourself. One of the reasons I like the farmer's market so much is because the food tastes so much better.
5ishFoodie - I keep some veggie burgers in my freezer, too, along with those 100 calories rounds just for emergencies. Also, that's what I have when Vince wants to have a hamburger on the grill.
Jane in SLC, UT - how wonderful that you quit smoking and don't crave it anymore
Got up, did an hour of hula hoop on the Wii today. Then baked chicken for either later in the week or when we get back from FL, then made these cheese bacon tartlets for Bunco this Thurs (they should probably have been made in a mini muffin tin), then I made a red velvet cheesecake for this one gal who comes to Bunco. She one time had asked me to buy one at Sam's for her. But another lady avoids chocolate because it gives her migranes so I'll make her lemon bars later in the week. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga and then take the extremepump class.
Is there anyone here from France? From Spain?
Betsy Ann - you know, many is the time that I have to do the same thing like you (white potatoes, sweet potatoes, brown rice, white rice). There are so many things Vince won't eat (like heaven forbid I give him a sweet potato, only white for him) but I do give him brown rice and he really doesn't know the difference. Like you, I like to try cooking new things.
determined - yea for the loss. My Wii showed a loss (albeit a small one) for me today.
Well, here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
Michele in NC0 -
Hi all, seems like a long time since I’ve posted, but it isn’t really. It’s just that this group is growing so fast. We have a long weekend here this weekend. Our first statutory holiday in BC for Family Day. And the weather accommodated us very well, it’s been lovely and sunny with brilliant blue skies.
One more day and I’m off to visit my DD2 in Holland. I’ve just been given a lesson on where Holland is as opposed to the Netherlands. Who knew such a small country could be so complicated? Anyway, the Mommy hormones are kicking in big time and I can hardly sleep. Spent the day getting everything packed, then laundry and housekeeping, yard clean up, dog walking, anything to make the time pass quicker. My mother would have said “don’t wish your life away; it’s short enough.”
DeeDee – how did your dinner go? Sounds like your training is interesting (I won’t say fun but I’m sure it will be eventually).
Meg - how kind of you to offer to babysit (9 kids, no, that’s not kind, that’s superhuman kindness). I guess you have walked many miles in her shoes. The Brussels with pistachios sounds really good. I’ll have to try that one when I get back. Maybe I’ll try it for DD2 while I’m away, she loves Brussels sprouts.
Barbie – it really took Brandy a long time to get over the anesthetic. I’m glad to hear she is coming around now. When I had Evie spayed after the rescue she took a really long time to come around, I ended up staying in Idaho for a couple of extra days. Then when she had a broken tooth extracted, I thought I lost her a couple of times. I hope I never have to have her put under again – my nerves won’t take it.
Barbara – glad you figured out the delayed loss wasn’t due to the beer and ice cream, could have led to very interesting dieting – lol
Lucy – hope you are feeling better today. Falls always jar you so hard that everything feels out of whack. Try a nice hot Epsom salts bath before bed.
RX – I too am very glad our thread doesn’t include before and after underwear pictures – very very very glad – lol.
Hi Glenda – we had a beautiful sunny blue sky day here in the Kootenays today. It was so warm that when I did my outside chores (birdfeeders, yard tidying, shoveling the paths a bit to keep them neat) I only had a cardigan on instead of a jacket. It’s been so warm that I have patches of grass showing around the yard and that is absolutely unheard of in February.
50ishFoodie – thanks for the suggestion but Melatonin gives me amazing nightmares (don’t want to scare the other passengers – or myself).
Janie – nice new profile photo.
Renny – you and DeeDee will have to have a virtual race. I didn’t do the F&V challenge this weekend but ended up with lots of fruit anyway, not as good on the veggies as I should have been though.
Viv – I’m so sorry to hear about Tara. Your “new objectives” sound a lot like the 90s to me, when being a workaholic was considered good. Now it’s about balance and having a life outside work. You deserve to vent. What is your job anyway? Check out Barbie’s word for 2013 based on “The Happiness Project” - it’s “stretch”.
Kellie – good on you for kicking the smoking habit. Being healthy and fit is a very admirable goal (and one we all share). Keep coming back and sharing.
Mary in TN – do you have a farm? It sounds like you are into sustainability (like JB).
Liz – you are certainly well on your way to your weight goal.
12774 in Queens – I feel your aches and pains. I spent a fair amount of time shoveling snow this winter, but it seems to be over now (you can have my share). Glad to hear the city was on top of things, it sounds like the storm was really wicked over the entire east coast US and Canada.
Time to go, Downton Abbey is on shortly and I’m craving a cup of tea.
Night all
Lila in the sunny Kootenays, South East BC, Canada0 -
Good morning all!
Just found out that an album my son engineered won a grammy!! He is talented, passionate, and works very hard. So proud of him!
Went skiing yesterday. The trails were perfect and the weather was great. It felt so good to get out and move.
Sasha- Enjoy your visit! Time with our children is precious.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Deb in CNY0 -
Good morning! It’s going to be a fairly nice week here in Central Ohio with moderate temperatures (40s) and maybe just a little rain. Come the weekend, it will be another story but we will enjoy this while we can!
Barbie – what is the purpose of the Isagenix cleanse that you do? Is it weight-loss or are there other benefits?
DeterminedinA – congratulations on the weigh-in!
Sasha – I like the idea of a Family Day; as a kid, I always wondered why we had Father’s Day and Mother’s Day but no “Kid Day”. Now that I’m a parent, I don’t wonder so much! :laugh: Safe travels on your way to see your DD and I hope you have a fabulous time. It must be difficult to have her so far away; my younger DD is 1,000 miles away and that’s hard for me!
Deb – that is wonderful news about your son’s album! You must be so proud and deservedly so. Think about the chances of something like that happening - pretty incredible.
I am struggling with a very bad cold so am going to take a vacation day although I will have to dial in for a couple of calls and work on a couple of projects. At least I can stay in my pj’s and lay down for awhile if I feel the need.
Have a great day, everyone!0 -
Hi ladies
A quick note from my phone to say thanks for all the good wishes - dad is home from hospital and on the mend. Battered and bruised and his confidence is seriously damaged. I'm spending as much time as I can with him, but I do have to work some days.
Anyway - apologies for not posting much but I know you all understand.
Love to all
Amanda x0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Lila Have a wonderful time with your daughter!!!! Safe travels to you!!!
DebA Congrats to your son, what a wonderful accomplishment!!! Glad you had a fun day skiing!!!
Ohiomom Hope you get to feeling better soon:flowerforyou: ! Enjoy those moderate temps!!!!
Michele Bacon cheese tartlets sounds delish...YUM!
Determined congrats on the loss, that`s fabulous!!!!!
Meg You get a medal for the babysitting:flowerforyou: ! Hope your DD#1 enjoyed helping!!!
Congrats to all those that have seen the scale do down the past week! And hang in if it hasn`t moved, it will, just keep going!!!!
Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: ! Great group of women here, lots of support and motivation!!!
Have a most wonderful day!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in rainy NC0
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