WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013

Happy Thursday Everybody! I keep forgetting to cruise through here for support. Is there a way for the feed to show up on my Home page or do I just have to remember to come by?

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Happy Thursday Everybody! I keep forgetting to cruise through here for support. Is there a way for the feed to show up on my Home page or do I just have to remember to come by?

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afternoon ladies,
has been a busy day for me,even though it's been a day off from work, its not a day off..
took the car for an oil change and then went to the gym, did an hr there,came home and started to redo my room..
2 loads of laundry,moving furniture, changing out bookcases,
Moved my computer desk out into the dining room for now,since I have the laptop now, I park on my bed with my pillows and chill and type
I made both beds,made the DH lunch and actually am under what my calorie count should be..
No treadmill for me today did do the elliptical for about 7 minutes trying to get more stamina on it, then back to old trusty recumbent,then all the machines , so I was there for an hr or so...
the plantar faciitis is killing me today,I am hoping the elliptical didnt have anything to do with it...
but being on my feet all day could have alot to do with it to:grumble:
that glowing ball called the sun graced us with its presence for a bit this afternoon which was wonderful
my favorite thing to do when I have down time is to watch the birds at my window feeder..they are singing and eating and Happy that Spring will soon be here..will keep an eye out for the March posting~ Hope everyone's day was spectacular..
I am thinking of buying a mini bag of those cadbury eggs with the shell. I have to find the calorie count to see if its worth it or not

I lost track of you all for a day, and now there are three pages of posts! You are an amazing group.:bigsmile: I went back to yoga today and worked out carefully after falling down some stairs on my way into the house Tuesday. :sad: The stretching out was a tremendous help, and I'm feeling better and better.:bigsmile:

Kate: Congrats on the size 16 gown, down from 20. That is an amazing change for only a year. WTG.:flowerforyou:

Janie: I LOVED the Ode to Dr. Seuss! Thank you!!!!! I read it to DH and he loved it, too.

Sue in TX: Congratulations on your weight loss.

Barbie: I hope that Jake’s new defibrillator surgery is simple and problem free.:flowerforyou: I’m sorry the bone density specialist is all the way in Seattle. Hopefully he or she is good enough at their work to be worth the wait and the trip.:flowerforyou:

Eileen: Happy 65th Birthday! :flowerforyou:

Michele from NC: Have a safe drive home.

Nancy: Relays with basketballs sounds fun—especially when they’re crab races. :devil: I actually remember liking crab races. I wasn’t any clumsier than anybody else. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Enjoy torturing the youth of BC into fitness.:bigsmile:

Fatandfifty3: I’m glad you’re enjoying the MFP experience. It is amazing from my POV.:happy:

PositivePower: What is a burpee? :huh: (Other than a company that sells plants and gardening things.)

wessecg: I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you, too.:flowerforyou:

Linda C: Congratulations on your weight loss.:flowerforyou:

Brooke: Congratulations on an excellent NSV. Sometimes they're the best of all.:bigsmile:

I'll be watching for the March link.

Katla in NW Oregon

Good evening, ladies – I’m just going to jump in and try to catch up with everyone from this set. Life has been so crazy lately.

JaneM – congrats on getting to the gym! You’ll get that weight back off by doing that.

Lin, that’s a lot of snow. PA just didn’t get a lot this year, but we’ve had a ton of rain so we’re not in a draught at least. Have fun shoveling!

Kate, you’ll get back on the “good” side of the wall soon . In the meantime, congratulations on size 16! That’s wonderful – two whole sizes down from last year. I hope you have fun when you wear the new gowns. Just remember, it’s not the chocolate that’s getting you, it’s how much. Scale it back and your scales will scale back too :laugh:.

BJ in SWO, I hope you’re feeling better. It’s been a terrible cold/flu year this year. Flyers lol.

Karen, glad the surgery went well and you’re recovering. Don’t push yourself too hard – you can really set back your recovery. Be gentle.

Janie, your poem is hilarious!

Hi, Michele – I hope you had a wonderful time in FL. Your breakfast actually sounds a lot like what I have for snacks each day – and I can see needing to clean out the fridge, so it’s a good way to go. Lots of protein there!

Lori H, rather crazy weather there, isn’t it? I hope you have good weather for the drives. Have a wonderful time in Vegas!

Rori, the moon is always lovely in CO. I miss those clear skies. A massage – so jealous! *goes to look up the phone number of the nearest spa*

Sue in TX, that’s a terrific weight loss! Congrats.

Barbie, I’m right there with you. I hope Jake’s replacement defib unit works out.

Liz – glad to hear everyone is getting better. Your scale seems to be behaving too :laugh:.

Eileen - happy birthday!

Grandmallie, I love popcorn and have it just about every day. I finally looked it up to see if it has any nutritional value and discovered it actually has a lot! The airpopped is great – 3 cups is only 100 calories. Enjoy away!

Beth, congrats on remembering that water bottle. Almost every day when I find myself wanting to eat right after I just ate it’s because I forgot to drink water. Happens all the time.

Nancy, your bulbs are blooming already? I just saw yesterday that my daffodils are up but not anywhere near blooming – and we’ve mostly had rain (well, and really cold weather) all winter. Have a wonderful time on your trip!

LucyT – I hope that chocolate was tasty – heck, what am I saying, of course it was! I have to admit I would swipe two pieces of the kids’ valentine’s candy, but I would stop after that. Binging does get better!

JaneH – I take it you’re not too glad about the snow? I’m just glad it held off until after my sister got out of CO. I wish I had seen the pics – I bet it was so much fun.

Jackie in CH – lol at the “running to her refrigerator.” I’m sure they’re not that judgmental – they’ve probably been there at one time or another. Enjoy your new shoes!

Cheryl, it must have been a chocolate day. Good luck with the scale! I’ll tell you my story with it in a minute.

Laura, my mom met the guy the play/movie is based on – he spoke to their credit group about how he was able to do what he did. Crazy life, that. The movie was really good. I hope you enjoy the play. 40 years – wow! Congratulations to you and your DH (early).

Linda in NO – congratulations on that loss – that’s terrific!

Lentigogirl – or all three . . . :laugh:.

Brooke from CO – congratulations on your NSV!

Katla, ouch on falling down the stairs! I hope you’re not in too much pain. Yes, yoga will hopefully help.

Jodios, your life sounds blessed – or at least your day .

Yay! I caught up – minus the last 250 or so posts in the first batch lol. Anyway, I finished up my 60 days of Combat today – and even at the very end the muscles around my back rib cage are sore. I’ve been working out the past few weeks on my kickboxing bag – I think each time I hit a little harder and may have over-done it yesterday.

Grand total was a loss of 8lbs (although a few of them were left-over from the gain over the holidays) and about 7 inches lost – more, probably, but essentially an inch everywhere. My weight loss has stalled – I’m pretty close to where I need to be – and I’m solidly in size 8s now. It’s the first time in years and years that I actually keep my pants in the dryer until they’re very dry so they can shrink a little. It’s a good feeling. I would still like to lose a little more, but I’m not really stressing about it.

I hope everyone has a lovely evening – M.

I just love reading all your posts! Please send me your link for March.

Still barking and hacking, headaching and fatigued so no exercise for me yet!! Wish it would all clear up soon.
Bumping in so I can find March later

Happy Thursday and the end of February! Finally spring is closer.

Welcome retiree2006 – come back and chat with us often. It would be helpful if you’d tell us your name and location (if you feel comfortable doing that).

Lin in Iowa – glad your snow event is over. Wishing you sunshine for today.

Kate – it’s like reading a novel when you post. Thanks for your stories. You really should write a book about you and your husbands journey with his illness. So glad the appointment gave you good news. I can relate as DH had kidney cancer and it is so hard to wait to get results of the scans. Do you have a special event to go to and wear your new size 16 gowns?

Karen – that was nice of you DH to move the weight bench upstairs for you. Congrats of the 2 lbs gone forever! Try chair yoga I’ve heard it will give you a workout.

Jane – love the ode to Dr Seuss. Sounds exactly like the issues I have.

Michele – safe travels home. I would never laugh at ice cream for breakfast! Green peas maybe but not ice cream.

Lori H – enjoy your time in Vegas seeing your family.

Rori – can just imagine the full moon on the Colorado mountains. I miss that and the sunsets.

Barbie – I was beginning to wonder where you were. Glad you are ok and hope life is getting back to normal for you. Glad you got your results from the blood work and have a plan. Best wishes for Jake’s surgery next week.

Barb in AZ – say with the logging it will definitely help on this journey.

Liz - sending happy thoughts to you and your scale!

Eileen – Happy birthday. 65 is just a number and the real measure is how healthy are you and how do you feel. Must say you look wonderful!

DeeDee – I always think of your little icons drinking water and it reminds me to get with it.

Beth – you’ve taken the first two steps, took your water bottle to work and drank ½ of what you need. As you increase that amount you’ll find that you crave water. Seriously, no joke!!!

Nsncy – we are also seeing the first sign of spring flowers and the crab apple trees are blooming. Hope they don’t freeze! I bet you’ll enjoy the warm weather in Nicaragua.

Brooke – cute ticker let’s watch you go!


Lucy – WTG getting back on track. I know you can do this!

Judy in S Cal- 100 burpees! That is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week. is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week.
Happy Thursday and the end of February! Finally spring is closer.

Welcome retiree2006 – come back and chat with us often. It would be helpful if you’d tell us your name and location (if you feel comfortable doing that).

Lin in Iowa – glad your snow event is over. Wishing you sunshine for today.

Kate – it’s like reading a novel when you post. Thanks for your stories. You really should write a book about you and your husbands journey with his illness. So glad the appointment gave you good news. I can relate as DH had kidney cancer and it is so hard to wait to get results of the scans. Do you have a special event to go to and wear your new size 16 gowns?

Karen – that was nice of you DH to move the weight bench upstairs for you. Congrats of the 2 lbs gone forever! Try chair yoga I’ve heard it will give you a workout.

Jane – love the ode to Dr Seuss. Sounds exactly like the issues I have.

Michele – safe travels home. I would never laugh at ice cream for breakfast! Green peas maybe but not ice cream.

Lori H – enjoy your time in Vegas seeing your family.

Rori – can just imagine the full moon on the Colorado mountains. I miss that and the sunsets.

Barbie – I was beginning to wonder where you were. Glad you are ok and hope life is getting back to normal for you. Glad you got your results from the blood work and have a plan. Best wishes for Jake’s surgery next week.

Barb in AZ – say with the logging it will definitely help on this journey.

Liz - sending happy thoughts to you and your scale!

Eileen – Happy birthday. 65 is just a number and the real measure is how healthy are you and how do you feel. Must say you look wonderful!

DeeDee – I always think of your little icons drinking water and it reminds me to get with it.

Beth – you’ve taken the first two steps, took your water bottle to work and drank ½ of what you need. As you increase that amount you’ll find that you crave water. Seriously, no joke!!!

Nsncy – we are also seeing the first sign of spring flowers and the crab apple trees are blooming. Hope they don’t freeze! I bet you’ll enjoy the warm weather in Nicaragua.

Brooke – cute ticker let’s watch you go!


Lucy – WTG getting back on track. I know you can do this!

Judy in S Cal- 100 burpees! That is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week. is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week.
Happy Thursday and the end of February! Finally spring is closer.

Welcome retiree2006 – come back and chat with us often. It would be helpful if you’d tell us your name and location (if you feel comfortable doing that).

Lin in Iowa – glad your snow event is over. Wishing you sunshine for today.

Kate – it’s like reading a novel when you post. Thanks for your stories. You really should write a book about you and your husbands journey with his illness. So glad the appointment gave you good news. I can relate as DH had kidney cancer and it is so hard to wait to get results of the scans. Do you have a special event to go to and wear your new size 16 gowns?

Karen – that was nice of you DH to move the weight bench upstairs for you. Congrats of the 2 lbs gone forever! Try chair yoga I’ve heard it will give you a workout.

Jane – love the ode to Dr Seuss. Sounds exactly like the issues I have.

Michele – safe travels home. I would never laugh at ice cream for breakfast! Green peas maybe but not ice cream.

Lori H – enjoy your time in Vegas seeing your family.

Rori – can just imagine the full moon on the Colorado mountains. I miss that and the sunsets.

Barbie – I was beginning to wonder where you were. Glad you are ok and hope life is getting back to normal for you. Glad you got your results from the blood work and have a plan. Best wishes for Jake’s surgery next week.

Barb in AZ – say with the logging it will definitely help on this journey.

Liz - sending happy thoughts to you and your scale!

Eileen – Happy birthday. 65 is just a number and the real measure is how healthy are you and how do you feel. Must say you look wonderful!

DeeDee – I always think of your little icons drinking water and it reminds me to get with it.

Beth – you’ve taken the first two steps, took your water bottle to work and drank ½ of what you need. As you increase that amount you’ll find that you crave water. Seriously, no joke!!!

Nsncy – we are also seeing the first sign of spring flowers and the crab apple trees are blooming. Hope they don’t freeze! I bet you’ll enjoy the warm weather in Nicaragua.

Brooke – cute ticker let’s watch you go!


Lucy – WTG getting back on track. I know you can do this!

Judy in S Cal- 100 burpees! That is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week. is awesome!

Jackie = I bet the staff of the shoe store said, looks like a runner coming in here to buy shoes. Keep on trecking.

While I was working on this post DH came in and said let’s go get a hamburger so off I went. Made a great Cooking Light Asparagus Soup and a salad for dinner and all is good.


Sue in TX

February Goals:
1. Get 5 f/v a day
2. Check portion sizes to be sure they are accurate. No more “that’s about a ½ c.”
3 Exercise 45 min 5 x a week.

Sounds like most are having a good last day of February. And tomorrow is March and the first day of spring is only 20 days away. Janie I love your ode to Dr. Seuss. It made me laugh! No bell practice tonight and DH is at a Masonic gathering so I am having a nice quiet evening with the cat and dog. Everyone take care. Sue in SD

I'm so sorry about the screw up on my post. Can't imagine what happened.:grumble:

That's grand - I felt like I had 3 "atta-girls" in one post. Awesome!!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:

We are the chattiest bunch of women .......:laugh: If I miss more that a day checking up of the message board.......I'm lost:sad:
Hope ya'll had a great day. I'm from New England originally so "ya'll" is just something I picked up along my life path. :bigsmile:

Going on cruise late March with my honeybun. So looking forward to the Bahamas........sun, sand, salad :laugh: :drinker: :drinker:
Good night ladies.

Barb

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I am still here. Crazy busy weekend. Full of bad food but I guess the good news is it's not in my house!
See you all tomorrow! Have a grand day! Meg