WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

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Did an hour of yoga this morning then took the deep water class. Tomorrow I'll do a Jari Love DVD. After the Y I stopped at one store on my way home, not that I neeed much, but I was glad I did. They have what I thought was this cute table and small stools in the shape of mushrooms. I thought it would be real cute by the pool. However, Vince is of the opinion that people want chairs with backs on them. Well, Jessica is supposed to be here this weekend, I took a picture of it, and if she agrees with me, maybe we can get it. I thought it might be nice like right by the pool, certainly not the upper area where you'd eat. So we shall see what Jessica says, maybe if she agrees with me, she can talk Vince into it.

moxie - you sure have a lot going on. I can see how MFP would be a great help to you.

Hope everyone who is feeling bad gets better real fast.

We go to senior bowling and then tonight to Newcomers bowling.

ekafont - happy birthday!!!

Cheryl and everyone else who has a teenager - when Jessica was a teen, I swear there were times when I locked myself in the bathroom and read the book "Get Out of My Life But First Would You Drive me and Cheryl to the Mall". If I didn't, I swear I would have killed her at times. That book is so true, you'll swear the author was a fly on your wall. I highly recommend it

I agree that it is so hard to see our little furbabies in pain. The absolute worst part is that they can't communicate with you where it hurts.

grandmalle - that is so nice of you to help others and turning them on to MFP!

Tammy - I've never heard of the movie "Fat, Sick, Nearly Dead". Sounds interesting.Good for you having half of the tiramasu and going to throw the rest away. I had a banana this morning because I know Vince won't eat it -- it's too ripe. I really didn't want it. However, I had another extra-ripe one so I peeled it and now it's in the freezer.

Thank you everyone for your condolences about my cousin. It's weird -- we knew it was coming, but it still affected me. Well, she donated her body to science, life goes on.....

jb - I have the hardest time finding jeans, too. I like them in different colors, not just your basic blue, black, brown and olive. However, so many of them are the skinny jeans and I definitely need at least a bootcut. Frustrating. On top of that, any pants I get need to be a petite.

Jackie - congrats on your bf dropping. Still waiting for the guy to get his caliphers fixed so that I can get mine taken again.

Kate - congrats on touching your toes. I can't do that, never have been able to

Brooke - YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!

Laura - I've also found that jeans size differently if you get blue jeans or different color jeans. I know a while ago I would get an 8 Wrangler, but in colors I had to get a 10. Tell me how frustrating it is!

Just came back from the senior bowling. Hadn't been there in 2 weeks. I was surprised to see that one bowler's name was just a vacancy (this is the bowler who took the place of the man who died). Anyway, I asked the other teammate what happened. Seems he passed away. There are four people on a team, Forney (who died), me, this lady who hasn't been there since January, and Joe. We usually have at least one sub. Boy, what a team! Well, I don't plan to go anywhere....lol

Please don't ask me to explain this, but I just found out that Jessica is just coming down for the day. She has a dentist appt tomorrow. I assumed she'd be here the whole weekend. Looks like she won't be going to the movies with me. I really want to see "Safe Harbor" but I'm sure Vince doesn't want to go with me.

jodios - what a cruel thing mother nature does to us letting men lose the weight faster!

jolenec - it's cold and windy here in NC, too. I can't get over how cold it is. Well, it supposed to warm up by the weekend. At least it isn't snowing!

Jane in CO - is there any way at all that you can get your logging in? I find that really helps me A LOT. Good luck at the VA

jmkmomm - what an inspiration you are!

Karen - sometimes our bodies need a break from the routine. I know that whenever I go to FL I usually don't exercise on the Sat. and Sun of the race, and I usually see a loss. Yup, go figure! Congrats on getting to the 10 and you'll be at the next 10 in no time, I know it

teri - you've certainly come to a great place for encouragement.

kathy - hope your knee gets better. What a bummer!

debbie from WV - welcome! Yes, this site WILL help you. Come back often and post. I like to exercise early in the morning, too. I just can't get myself to the gym in the evening.

Say, has anyone had any experience with a weight vest? I was told that 130 pound woman will burn 15% more calories with a 20lb vest on. Can anyone confirm or deny this for me?

Danni - welcome! Boy, you described me almost to a tee. Snacking from 3-5 and then munching at night. I think part of it for me is habit. I have found that having some air popped popcorn not only makes me want to drink more water so it's filling, but it also satisfies a lot of the "habit". I also find that prelogging an evening snack (usually fruit) seems to work.

Lin - ANOTHER loss! Wonderful!

spunky in WI - welcome! Your goals sound very good

barbie - that's wonderful news about Jake. I'm so happy for the two of you.

Dawn - welcome! I would say that the 30 minutes you're doing sure isn't hurting anything.

Just got back from Newcomer bowling. Tomorrow I'm supposed to volunteer at the Green Room. Afterwards I'll take the soda that I got for Lynette to her office and return the audiobooks I took out of the library. I also need to stop at the bank that's right there. Later in the afternoon we have to take two of the cats to the vet

Welcome to anyone else new that I may have missed.

Hoping everyone has a great evening

Michele in NC

bump for tomorrow! drink the water :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Has anyone read the book Eat to Live? Or seen the movie, "Fat, Sick, Nearly Dead?" I'm already doing a lot of the recommendations, but it has really had an impact on my food intake...
Tammy in VA Beach (no snow, only some rain and LOTs of wind!)

Hi Tammy - I have been reading Eat to Live (ETL for short) and following quite a bit of it. There is a group on MFP with that name. You are welcome to go there. I have not yet seen "Fat, Sick, Nearly Dead" documentary. But that would be interesting.

The more I learn about plant based foods, the more I like what it does for me.

The typical American plate is 50% animal protein, 25% overcooked vegetables and 25% starch like white potatoes. I would suggest you recreate your plate. Fruits and vegetables pack a powerful nutritious punch so eating more of them is a good way to stay healthy and live longer.

take care
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC

Oh, forgot to give you my name, duh, it's Teri from Kansas City.

Hello Teri!..my hometown is Kansas City MO.

Hi, Margaret here, I am 58 and have done every diet plan out there so was keen to try something different . My daughter put me on to this site, she is doing really well and I wanted to join too. Hopefully I'll make some new friends who will help to encourage me, so please feel free to add me to your list of friends.

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Barbie Glad Jake is doing well! Have a safe trip today!

Welcome to all that are new:flowerforyou: ! Come in often and chat away with us!!! We are a chatty bunch!

I don`t have a lot of time this morning (as usual:grumble: ).
I had a breakfast meeting yesterday morning and had pancakes, I don`t usually eat breakfast and I will have to say I felt bad all day afterwards:sick: ! I don`t know if it was the pancakes, or the sweet syrup, I didn`t use very much...maybe it was just too much sweetness for me. Just reinforces the reason I don`t like breakfast:noway: ! I`m feeling a bit better this morning, thank goodness for that! Training day...again...and again I don`t want to go:sad: , but I will .
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in chilly but clear NC

Hi Im Maggie, I live in Oz, this is my first week on my fitness pal, Ive been trying to lose 5kg since January and have not lost an ounce...Im therefore keen to hear your suggesions and tips, Im going on holiday in June and would love to make my goal by then.

Im 50+ been blighted with ankle and leg operations that have gone wrong which stop me from exercising like most people, due to chronic pain and mobility ...anyway I have 9 pound to get to goal but may try lose a little more my goal is even though scales show I have gained the two I lost even though I have hand on heart logged everything !! ( are we allowed to think it out age :ohwell: ) my march goal is too not listen to that bloomin voice every time I have a wobble (got loads of them :blushing: ) telling me ar go on ,go on, go on ,go on.. eat the bun... aka MRS DOYLE from FATHER TED ......also try and do what exercise I can :flowerforyou:

megblair1- I guess you were referencing my post , "Moxie: wow that’s a lot of issues to be dealing with. But that’s the beauty of this group, there is always someone here who has the same issues and can lend you support. "

I don't think I have that many issues. Maybe they sounded like a lot though. I should be a lot worse off than I am at the moment, I would think. :laugh:

Good morning ladies! Received great news this morning - our nephew Travis has been selected for promotion (Air Force) - he will pin on full bird Colonel next year - We are so proud of him!!

I have been doing so much better this month with drinking the water and logging my food. I think actually putting my March goals in this thread have made them more "real" to me instead of just thinking them, and never following through.

I will have to check out that book "Get out of my life, but first can you take me and Cheryl to the Mall" - it sounds like it may help me keep my sanity!!

We went out to dinner last night to Longhorns and I actually kept my calorie intake in check - even had the will power to not order a dessert (even though that smore/brownie thing was sounding pretty good!)

I'm really trying to do good with my exercise and food this coming week, because I leave for Bristol, TN next Friday for the NASCAR race - and I KNOW I'll make some bad food decisions there!

I'd better get back to work

Beth in SC

Hi all,
I have also read Eat to Live, and although I don't follow it religiously, the additional raw veggies, bean protein, and cooked veggies have helped. I did increase my fruit intake. I can't eat grain carbs, so I see it as a substitution....which works for gluten/grain sensitivities...... I also add some small bits of red-white meat protein due to my anemia.... which really means this plan can be adapted to your specific needs. Good luck!

BJ, swOnt.

Good Morning!:flowerforyou:

Can't believe it's Thursday already! Ate horribly yesterday but totally back on track today! Off of work today so that I can baby my knee for a little while longer. I did manage to get some chair yoga and other chair exercises in yesterday despite this. Thanks goodness for youtube!

Barbie-I'm so glad that Jake did well w/surgery and is coming home today!:happy:

Welcome to all the newcomers! This is a great place to come for unconditional support and encouragement, as well as fun and laughter!

Kathy

Good morning all. Happy Thursday.

Who is the author of the ETL book? I would like to go online to reserve it at my library. My downfall is not enough F's & V's. I need to work on that.

I wish I had the time to read all of your posts instead of just skimming through, maybe one of these days when I can leave 1 of my 3 jobs.

Have a great day all.

LuAnn
Jersey Girl, Jersey Strong

Hello Ladies! I fit the 50+category!
I have to lose about 42 lbs. I have already lost it once about a year ago and now I’m on round 2. I am hoping for a KO this time because I really don’t want to go for round 3.

Nice to meet you all!