WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

Happy Tuesday. Have just come to the realization that by reading this board in the evenings after dinner, I am far less inclined to keep nibbilng, and I drink more water. Thanks, ladies.

Jb_2011 Bravo on losing the 10 pant sizes! Enjoy those size 10’s. I’m sure you look fabulous. :smokin:

Judy – Congrats on the race. You are TOUGH and POSITiVE. Keep posting your inspiring stories.

Kate in Alberta – You make me laugh. May the ice melt soon and you enjoy every exotic, savory morsel you will try while DH is away.

LucyT - Totally relate to losing a shoe size. Happened to a friend of mine, too. Now you’ve given me the urge to shop for shoes. Actually, I'm always in the mood to shop for shoes. :laugh:

Marge – Welcome. Just with your post you are on the path to losing those 30#s. Keep checking back in and soaking up the friendship and wisdom from your 50+ sisters.

Lin – Fibro is a *****. I’ve managed to *control* it by doing cardio 6x a week and taking acupuncture treatments as soon as I feel any symptoms. Take care.

Got an icepack on my lower back as per my chiropractor's orders. :grumble: Am doing whatever I need to get fixed up and back in the gym. For now, just have to take it easy.

Stay well, my friends.

Rori in the Colorado Foothills

Hello I am interested in being a part of this group..I have been reading some of your posts...but I really wish I could get an answer as to what everyone keeps saying BUMP for???? I asked this before but cannot find my post now....thank you... Im Nel and 65 years old..

One answer I read was that 'bump' was used to reserve your spot. I don't understand that either.

BUMP means "bring up my post." Really it just shows you where you left off...

Eileen

Marti- you joined by posting! No, there's nothing special you need to do, just come in and get lots of motivation, vitamin F (friends), tips, and ideas. Glad to have you with us. Sounds like you've been thru a lot lately.

Roz - I know what you mean by so many posts. I didn't have a lot of time last night, but I couldn't get over how many posts there were! Which pilates DVD do you have? I'm always looking for new pilates ones

Did an hour of a DVD that I have for the bosu. Tomorrow I'll go to yoga and then deep water.

Linda Sundance - I've found yoga helps me to be more flexible (and I'm the most inflexible person on the faace of this earth). Good luck to you!

Laurie - welcome. Keep posting, you'll get lots of encouragement

Sandy - woo hoo, so close to your milestone. Do you have something special planned for when you do get there? Good luck to you on your weight in

Amanda - feel bettter fast! Good luck on the tests you have upcoming

Sandy from Ontario - we're glad to have you join us!

I can't wait for Sunday to get here, either. Counting down the days

DeeDee - it's amost 10 and it's been raining here a while now. I have to go get my hair done, then I'll probably play mahjongg.

M - safe travels to CO. That's so nice of you to stay with your mother! Can you take some pilates or yoga DVD's with you? You'll probably need to put some towels down on the floor so it's not so hard (or maybe a blanket) What about a walking DVD? These are some of the things I take to the condo with me, I have to be mindful of the people below us (not make much noise) and the fact that there isn't a whole lot of room to workout. Happy birthday to you sd

Jo - lol re: sun. Really made me smile.

Welcome everyone new

Nancy - so close, you can do it!

jb - yea down to a 14! You go girl! 10 pants sizes, that's awesome

Judy - congrats on the run! You SHOULD be proud of yourself

Meg - so sorry to hear about Benny Beagle. Givek him lots of love, that'll help him AND you. You're lucky you were given until 35 to have sex. According to my daughter, Vince and I didn't have sex and don't. Isn't that a hoot?

BetsyAnn - the numbers are going down. OK, it may be slowly, but at least they're going down and not up. Keep up the good work

I was at mahjongg today and my cousin called to tell me that my other cousin passed away. We knew it was coming, she had ovarian cancer, was on chemo for the last 5 years but discontinued it (for a myrad of reasons). I don't know why, but it hit me hard. Maybe because she was only 2 years older than I am. Maybe it's because we grew up together, I don't know. But I left mahjongg. Will go to Mexican Train tonight, tho.

Marge/Judy - thanks, Judy, for bringing Marge to us. I know she'll love it here.

grandmalle - Vince likes me to cook things that HE likes, so what I do is I cook something for him (right now it's a meatloaf) and put it in the freezer, Cook the two items and put one in the freezer or cook a double batch and put some in the freezer. Eventually, you'll only have to cook one meal. Vince likes Hungry Jack waffles, I like the Fiber One. So I make two, and freeze one. Then the next time I make them, I make two of the other one, have one and freeze one. It all works out. I can't believe you got a cookie bouquet!

Lin - I do hope you feel better fast. Pain isn't for sissys

Roz - awesome weight loss

I can't believe how late it was when we got back from Mexican Train. Just had fruit and the sausage cheese balls that I brought. Too many what looked like fried foods or dips that were creamy. And I didn't have dessert (it just doesn't appeal to me)

barbie - will Jake need to be in the hospital very long this time. I wouldn't think so.

"bump" is an ancronym for "bring my post up". What it means is that it's on the top of your list of places where you post under "my topics" You can just click on that and it'll bring you right here.

Worked out today, then left to get my hair colored, then went to play mahjongg but before we started my cousin called to tell me my other cousin had passed away, so I left early, got Vince his donuts came home, made dinner, then went to play Mexican Train. Can't believe how late we got home! Had to rush to take my shower, than goodness I had most of the things for the next day ready (clothes for exercise, my breakfast, etc). Now just popping in here, will be going to bed soon.

Hope everyone has a great evening

Michele in NC

Barbie: You and Jake are in my prayers. It is tough when your life partner is in the hospital. I have recent experience with this, and also with the need to just keep doing the next thing. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly and everything is good.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Katla in NW Oregon

Hi, It is so good to find a group that is in my age group...I have looked at your posting and you all really support one another, I am finding it SO hard to lose the weight but I keep plugging along...I have Fibro and some other Chronic diseases but trying to not let these stop me from losing the weight..but It is hard at times.
Well ladies you have a great Wednesday...hope I can come back to visit.

Happy Hump (bump) Day!! :drinker:


Ooo!!..I found the end!!....for a brief moment. :laugh:

I finally fell off the darn diet plateau...after having been stuck on that ledge for a month now. I have been upping exercise, tweaking my diet and calories, and trying to figure out how to get the scale to budge.
While I was doing all of that, it is nice to read others notes of progress, motivations, and just friendly posts! Thank you ladies!
As for losing weight after 50...what with peri-menopause, health issues, etc...... :explode: Things can just get frustrating after a while.
I have found that buying and using a food kitchen scale has helped tremendously, especially with MFP. I have been teaching myself what portions look like, and trying to find the happy median with eating smaller portions. No more "home buffet"..eat all you want. And it has been making a difference.
Weightloss just takes longer than in my 40's and younger days. Used to be, half a pound a day would come off a day, if I ate right and exercised. That was motivation enough. Now, the rules changed and i am just getting the memo.
Also, dealing with hypoglycemia and PCOS, I have to watch what I eat and how I eat. I can't allow my blood sugar to go too low, or else I pay for it for a few days by feeling bad. So, I am finding MFP helps with that also. Not to mention it adds everything up immediately.

Good morning ladies! Enjoying reading everyones posts - it really is motivating to know that I am not in the weight struggle alone!

Yesterday to celebrate my 51st birthday I .... worked out. 40 minutes of intense cardio (rebounding) and then 20 minutes of shoulder work (planks), abs, lunges, and then 5 blissful minutes of stretching .... my workout buddies really push me to keep going (easy for them - they are all still in their 30's!)


Grandmallie: I bought girl scout cookies from a friend last weekend and they are still in my refrigerator - that is a HUGE success for me...usually they are eaten within a day or 2!!

JB: Thank you for the water info - makes it easier to remember to drink it when you know the actual "reason" for drinking it other than just "your supposed to"

awake4777: Congrats on nearing the 100 lb mark! That is FANTASTIC!!

Sue: Welcome! Hope to see you on here often

Tammy: I hate seeing myself in a picture or sometimes a passing glimpse in the mirror. If I see a picture of myself I tend to nitpick every little thing.

wessecg: I have a 13 year old daughter at home .... Lord help me thru her teen years!!

Must get back to work - more later

never mind the calories came up on the calorie counter~~ wow that was a big breakfast lol, oh well will finish the day with fruits and dairy