WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Happy Spring my friends!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Here I stand in the first days of spring
by my garden, up to my waist in snow,
Waiting patiently for flowers to bloom
but when will that be, I just don’t know?
I am sorry to keep harping on about the weather but that flipping snow is still falling with a vengeance!! Its spring darn it, we shouldn’t still have 3 feet of it; it should be on its way out! Melting! Disappearing! Not building up as if it’s about to stay all year! OMG, what an awful thought!!
Perhaps it’s Mother Nature’s way of allowing me to get full value for my money for my winter coats before I grow too small for them. She knows how frugal I can be but truly Mother Nature, if that is the case, I am good. I am no longer attached to my winter coats, I release them. I am willing to buy smaller coats next year without a twinge to my conscience. I am! Thank you, really, thank you.
After a night of freezing rain followed by heavy wet snow, it was just reported on the news: ‘Alberta Hospital Services is confirming that at least 300 people are being treated for injuries suffered in a major crash that shutdown the QE-2 northbound, just south of Leduc. Four of the injuries are considered serious. ‘
That’s near the airport and I am supposed to pick up DH when he flies in at 1:30am tonight. I am not happy about having to travel those roads !:sad: There have been so many accidents that there is an 8-hr wait for tow trucks.
Okay Mother Nature, now will you stop???
Kate in snowy Central Alberta0 -
This is a celebration day for DH and me. It is our 43rd wedding anniversary. We did a good job picking and a good job sticking.
Katla in NW Oregon0 -
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Deborah – Wow, sorry to hear you’re dealing with those issues (along your husband and brother-in-law). It is always such a hard time when the need to transition is clear to others but not to the person in need. Blessings to all of you for a positive, calm outcome.
Michele – sorry your sinuses are acting up, Sudafed effects me exactly that way too!
Two really good low-cal, healthy recipes sites are: iowagirleats.com and emilybites.com I’ve found some really good stuff on them and many of their recipes are already in MFP foods database
Kate in Alberta – HaHaHaHa, “getting my money’s worth of coats before they become too small” - now that’s the way to see the glass half-full :laugh: On a serious note, please be safe on your airport trip, leave early and take it slooow!
Katla – Congratulations on 43 years (wow!!) - - today happens to be my anniversary as well, 15 years married (20 years together). :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
Brooke in Colorado0 -
Checked in with health coach today. According to her I lost 1.6 pounds and my body fat percentage was down 0.3 percent. Yeah for me and for everyone else with losses! If I could get more consistent with my exercise I think it would help but I seem to get a really good workout about three days a week and then almost nothing the other days. I am told it is not a day by day thing but the accumulation over the week that counts but it just seems like a more even effort would be better. I can't wait until I can start horseback riding again. I have faith that spring really will come I just don't have much patience to wait for it.
All of you be well and keep on keeping on. Sue in SD0 -
HI everyone! I've been busy lately and have scanned the posts, logged my food and exercise, but I feel so disconnected from you all! And goodness! such a chatty group. I do love it.
I am still working out as close to daily as I can and watching my food, not losing any lbs, but FINALLY lost some inches. My clothes are feeling better too... so it's good! right?
My sweet youngest dd returned from her trip to Italy and England in one piece, but I haven't seen her yet. She went straight to school. Can't wait to see all her photos! My DH and I have been enjoying our empty nest these days though... both girls are coming home for Easter Yippee!!
I have been logging in for 70 days now... they say it takes 21 days to form a habit and I'm feeling somewhat obsessive about working out and eating right, so I am finally feeling successful.
Hope to catch up with everyone this weekend... Did you miss me???? xoxo
tammy in Va Beach
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Happy anniversary Katla :drinker: :flowerforyou:0
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:flowerforyou: just finished reading the posts but my allotted sitting time is over so I'll have to reply later.....I have a lot to share about the people who have lived to 100 years old or older (hint, it includes a lot of vegetables and a lot of physical activity) Barbie from NW Washington where the temps were at freezing this morning but the maintenance guy cut the grass in the big meadow behind our house this afternoon.:bigsmile: 0
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Happy anniversary Katla :drinker: :flowerforyou:
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Wow! I take one evening off from reading the forums and we start a third 20!
Weeping with those of you who are weeping and rejoicing with those who are rejoicing - isn't it good that over one 24 hour period we can touch every emotion under the sun (or snow) between us. And reading the posts we can touch each other's lives.
Work has been crazy - don't you just hate it when computers play at being awkward! Then forecast says snow and more snow! The teenagers are expecting a 'snow day' tomorrow instead of school but because of the computer problems I will need to go in snow or no snow!!!
But, on the positive I have now lost half of my first mini target, 3 people at work have asked me if I am losing weight! and have started the C25K - aiming to run a 5k Race for Life in July - to raise money for a cancer charity - never run before last Sunday!!! So the C25K is a great programme for me to follow! Watch this space!
The swimming baths in the town half way between me and my sister's has now reopened after refurbishment - so we plan to meet and swim rather than meet and eat! It also means we are unlikely to bump into any children from the respective schools we work in! Haven't been swimming for a year, but can now get back into my old cossie so swimming here we come!!
Keep logging, keep moving and onwards and downwards... MA in UK0 -
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I'm new to the group and am so inspired by all your posts BUT MOST OF ALL ALL YOUR WEGHT LOSSES! Just take a moment to reflect on that and let your successes outshine your setbacks! I hope I can do as well as all of you! HAPPY SPring0
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I admit to being a slug this week...not sure why...will get back on exercise wagon but probably not until Monday.
Cheryl - great news about Jackson..I hope his recovery continues
Hugs, high fives (lots of nsv's lately) and prayers
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Hello my wonderful vitamin F pals. This will probably be rather short. I had clinical today; I think I told you the unit is about the size as a city block and I ran my a** off all day long and it was NOT a busy day. So I counted 3 hours of walking even though I am sure I did more. I hardly sat down at all…just for a coffee break and for lunch. But it was a fun day and the students did really well. Now I ache all over and am hardly awake LOL. So the good news is…..last year I could not have done this. I thought I worked hard then, but this unit is so much bigger. I know I would not have stayed vertical doing this last year. The other good news is that I wore a pair of scrubs I have had in my closet for 4 years which never fit before. YAY~
Cooky: I think with all the snow and cold, we are all confused LOL. Maybe not Suebdew in Texas!
Renny: there are so many people in your situation. Health care and health insurance is so expensive. I do wish we could find some way to ensure that people get the health care they need and not cost an arm and a leg.
Grandmallie: I hope you find a way to take your cruise! Prayers continue for Ray
Brooke: watching Hoarders always makes me feel better LOL!!! I only have 4 animals, and they are all alive and I know where they are LOL
Gail: actually Hoarders makes me look around and say “HMMMMM not much needs cleaning around here!” It’s also one way of rationalizing a housecleaning lady…that plus hair from 4 animals!
Jmkmomm: hope by now the cardioversion is over. This won’t probably help you now, but it’s a very common procedure that doesn’t really “stop” the heart…more like resets the electrical system. I pray for a quick procedure and fast recovery!
Michelle: I have a cookbook that uses pureed prunes which are especially good with chocolate; makes it taste richer. But beans in cookies is a new one!
Deb: good nsv to hear that your clothes fit better!
MaryC: so sorry to hear about your father. I’m glad he went quickly. Such a big family; I’m glad they are a comfort to you.
Barbie: I feel like passing out after reading about your day’s activities!
Carol: Hallelujah! I’ll send prayers for continued improvement! There is often no explanation for how the human body and spirit responds to trauma and illness.
Lila: I don’t plant anything until Mid-May. Once I tried May 8 which is my birthday but we get late frosts and snow.
Viv: keep up the good work! I tend to stop exercising as the weekend nears
DeeDee: what did the doctor say? You need to take care of yourself!
Robin: wow I never noticed that you have been here that long. Good for you to be so dedicated! Ihope you are wrong about hr, but what about a legal recourse?
Jo: what a wonderful legacy for your father!
BJ: what great news you had on the medical front. Those are all huge victories! This life change is such an ongoing process and you are the model of success!
Janehadji: I hope you have a wonderful visit with your daughter! How are things in the cold war?
Sue South Dakota: I hope you are feeling better soon and make it through all your singing! You need to keep one of your health angels for yourself!
Deborah: what a hard time for your famiy! I hope DH and sibs can talk mom into moving into a senior center without too much trouble. Bless her heart….at 89!
Katla: happy anniversary! That is quite an accomplishment!
Lynda: welcome to the group!
Well I am about done in. I intended to only do a short post but was compelled to respond to at least most of you! Take care! MEg0 -
MaryC - My condolences to you and your family.
Wessecg – How wonderful to read your news about Jackson!
Granmallie – job / health ins concerns
Rjadams – where do you live?
Katla & Brooke – Happy Anniversary to each of you.
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Happy Thurs. night. I'm just checking in as its been a busy, busy day. We did some more work cleaning out my parents condo. We are in that very messy phase with lots of half packed boxes feeling like there is just so much more to do but I know if we just keep at it we will get it all done.
Thanks to all who sent good thoughts my way - they helped brighten my spirit. I would say I've recovered from my funk. Exercise also seems to bring my mood around so I've been doing some tough workouts and they seem to have helped. Tomorrow I think I'll dance or do yoga - both are guaranteed mood lifters.
Jo, I loved what you wrote about your father.
Mary, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I lost my dad right before the holiday last December. I am so thankful for my family and friends.:brokenheart:
Cheryl - great news on Jackson. I'm so happy he will recover:flowerforyou:
Congrats to all those who posted loses of pounds or inches:drinker:
Happy Anniversary Katia and Brooke .
I'm starting to lose it now so I'll sign off soon...sorry I didn't get to reply everyone but know I'm thinking about you (Dee Dee - I'm also wagging a finger at you - please take care of yourself....Jmkmomm - sending healing thoughts to your DH).
Tomorrow I'm trying on some summer clothes (including the dreaded swimsuit) as we get ready for our trip to AZ where it actually is warm and I won't have to look at any more snow. I'm hoping that last summer's clothes are too big and I fit back into some of my old favorites
DH is trying on his surf top - fits...and swim trunks - too big. If he dives into the pool wearing those we'll all get a show. :blushing: Guess we'll need to get him a smaller pair
Ok starting to ramble so I'll say goodnight. Jodios0 -
:drinker: Congrats me for logging in 5 days in a row! Day 5 of exercise completed too - now the hard part - to continue to work out over the weekend this is usually where I fall down!
:flowerforyou: Michele I know you change your work out routines every few days or so, so I decided to change my routine today. I've bought Rosemary Conley's Fitness Triple pack DVD and started with the Ultimate whole body workout part 2 using weights (which I must say I noticed a little muscle starting to form in my biceps - something I've never had before :bigsmile: ) then stopped for a few months so arms are back as flabby as ever. :frown: Anyway now I've started again with the same DVD but started with part 1 this time the whole body workout, but today tried one of the other DVDs in the pack - The 5 day fat burner hopefully if I keep changing DVDs I'll keep motivated and will soon feel fit (brave) enough to tackle the 30 day shred again. It's my long weekend and I've tagged Tuesday to the end of it so no work for me until Wednesday so a short week next week as it is Good Friday so another long weekend, I could get used to these short weeks.
:flowerforyou: Sorry not to reply to everyone, but I need to get ready, going food shopping this morning. Just know that I am thinking of you all and sending good wishes your way. I really appreciate your support.
Have a good Friday
Viv UK (Freezing cold today and forecast of snow this weekend :frown: Think we must have upset Mr Sunshine as he's nowhere to be seen)0 -
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Good morning ladies!!
I am soooooooo excited as DD # 2 comes today with her family and we will all be together to celebrate GD#2 5th birthday. Big party in a hall, lots of children and a bouncy castle.
I expect I will get roped in for playing party games but I will love that. All the years of Nursery Teaching comes in handy.
Already planned the food I am taking so I don't slip up. I find planning my food is my recipe for success. If I don't I have a tendency to grab on the go!
Well just a quick dip in to the new thread as DD#1 coming around once she has dropped the children off at school and we are going to make a " Moshi Monster" birthday cake!
Have a successful day : PLAN. :drinker: DRINK YOUR WATER :flowerforyou: LOG YOUR FOOD :KEEP MOVING
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Jo. UK WALES0 -
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Deb A from still snowy CNY0 -
Good morning ladies from a bitingly cold London.
My DD arrives from Germany today and we will be going for a Lebanese meal with her and her BF this evening after work. To be honest I'd rather have her all to myself for a few hours, but need to share as she is only in London until tomorrow morning. I miss my baby girl so much.
Work continues to be hectic. One bonus is that the colleague who doesn't play well with others, is on holiday for three weeks. Unfortunately the owner of the gallery decided to give our assistant two and a half weeks off at the same time. So - there's me! I can see me needing a holiday by the end of my stint. The trouble is, I'm not likely to get one until about August as there is a continual flow of events and occasions between now and then.
I have to get on with work, but will try to catch up with you all later.
Big love all round
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Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Katla and Brooke:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Happy anniversary!!!!!
Cheryl So glad Jackson is doing better:flowerforyou: ! I know you had a big sigh of relief!!!
Viv Yay!!! 5 days of logging and exercising!!!!! Just remember to do the same over the weekend!!! You can do it, I know you can!!!!
Jo Have a fabulous time at the birthday party for GD#2!!!
Meg You had quite the busy day:noway: ! Isn`t it nice when we find we can do so much more than we could before! You really need to get a pedometer and see how many steps you`re getting in!
Mary So sorry to hear about your dad:flowerforyou: . Sending you good thoughts!!!
My Dr. was so not happy with me...I have a sinus infection, an ear infection and bronchitis:noway: . She has banned me from outdoor exercise for at least 2 weeks, I can only spend up to 15 minutes at a time walking the dog outside:frown: , Noel is not going to be happy with that:noway: . However I have every intention of following Drs. orders this time, I feel awful and I`m so ready to feel better!!! I lucked out again, she wanted to give me steroids along with the antibiotics and I talked her out of them, at least for the next week, she`s making me come back in next Thursday to check my progress. She did say something yesterday that I found a bit funny... she said she was glad I was exercising and trying to be healthly, but its making me sick:laugh: . She thought I was a bit crazy to take on outdoor training in the winter:ohwell: . Live and learn...I plan on taking the same training this fall, at least it won`t be cold outside! I do have to venture out today to the grocery store, but that`s it, I plan on taking it easy and staying inside and hopefully getting a nap later on! I got up this morning at 4:30:angry: :sad: . I vaguely remember the days I used to sleep till 7am, it would be nice to sleep like that again!
Have a wonderful day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in cold NC0 -
Happy Friday and here's wishing everyone a great weekend!:drinker:
Wessecg , So happy to read your news about Jackson!
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Good morning, ladies
I'm so excited and pumped! At my Tops meeting yesterday, I lost 3 pounds since last week!! After being on a plateau for what seems like forever, I actually jumped up and down (something that's hard to do with two fake knees). This site is so great for tracking everything that goes into my mouth. Whoo hoo!!!0 -
Morning my dear friends,
I was up and got to the gym,I was only there 45 minutes and I guess it's better than nothing but still, I dont know Im not feeling it:grumble: I havent had time to just sit and read the Pain Free book will try and do that this weekend, and the scale keeps going up and down, I log my food daily ,yesterday was a bad day, ate a bit more than I should have and not great stuff either but am getting back on track today...
I really want to lose weight and I havent been putting my whole heart into it because I have heel pain,I dont want to re injure it by doing something I shouldnt but ,I want to shed more and quicker, I know I know~ slow and steady wins the race and all these I wants isnt good either:ohwell:
Still cold here in Ct the sun is coming up and the birds are singing so thats a good sign
And we will be going on the cruise.DH I decided we have already booked it and are looking at this whole process this way..
We have warning of the inevitable, and can plan for it, going to talk with DH this weekend about maybe going to see a financial planner that could help us get things in order to be able to downsize.
I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and will pray that all goes well.
Thank you for the prayer's for my friend Ray.. will fill you in once I hear about cause of renal failure,but hopefully they will spring him early next week.
So nice to have friends to talk to about lifes ups and downs, anyone from the Ct. area maybe we can get a New England Contingent together:happy:0 -
bump before work.... awake about 4a and finally got up at 5:30. Off to work now.
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Good morning ladies!
I am doing better drinking the water and logging my food ... next goal is to exercise more. Why does it seem so difficult to put a dvd in the player? Or turn on the Wii? Sometimes I think I should remove all the furniture out of the den so that I can't sit down because once I do, I don't do the things that I SHOULD be doing
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Sue in SD – Yayyyyyyy!!! Great losses
Tammy – Inches are as important as pounds (to me more so, when I can fit in smaller clothes) – way to go with keeping up on your logging and exercise Glad you’re enjoying your empty nest, but know you’ll have a great visit with DD’s at Easter :flowerforyou:
MA in UK – Good for you for losing, for running (and for charity!!) and for swimming. Great way to spend time with your sister. Hoping your computer gremlins depart soon
Lynda – Welcome, glad you found this group of wonderful, wise and witty women! :glasses:
Meg – OMG you almost made me spit coffee out my nose: “I have 4 animals and I know where they are” :laugh: :laugh: Also, yay for the “new” scrubs - - doesn’t it feel like such a victory?!? :flowerforyou:
Jodios – So glad you’re over the funk, it’s nice for you to have your AZ trip to look forward to. Yes, I’d say a shopping trip for DH is definitely in order :happy:
Viv in UK – Yay for 5 days logging and exercise! Great too that you’ve got not one but two long weekends to look forward too. Rock that Rosemary Clooney video!
Jo in Wales – Awesome that your DD and family will be with you. Have a wonderful time (and good for you for pre-planning your food) :flowerforyou:
Amanda – Great that you can see DD, if only briefly. Good news/bad news for you at work, cranky co-worker :grumble: is gone but you’re running the show solo - - you’ll do marvelously, I’m sure
DeeDee – it sounds like you (finally) heard doctor’s orders loud and clear: Take. Care. Of. Yourself. DH and your dogs will survive briefly without you! Hope you get your nap (I hear you about wacky sleep patterns!) :yawn:
Luvbuttons – Awesome loss!
Grandmallie – Good for your for getting up and to the gym, 45 minutes is great. Hope the Pain Free book gives you some pointers that help you to feel better. Continued prayers for your friend Ray for a full recovery.
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Kathy
You just keep doing it for you. If DH wants to join you i'm sure you will Welcome him.
Glenda
That is so maddening. But Hello and hope you have a great weekend.
Lisa
Enjoy the party not the food
Jane
That is called mother's intuition.
Sue in Sd
You still have a week to get the voice up to par.
If that loss was for a week great loss.
LuAnn
I don't know what spring your talking about. Right now hubby is out there pushing snow with the plow truck.
Only springs I see are bed springs or slinky maybe.
Jacky
My flower beds are still under 3 feet of snow.
Brooke
Good for you new pants means down another size.
Laura
Yes busy is crazy. Hardly time for here.
Grandmaille
Missing the gym is ok once and awhile gives the body a break.
Planning a cruise are you.
Cheryl
30 is at your door almost there.
Nice that Jackson is improving.
Deborah
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father in law.
But i'm sure you will all do what's best for Mother in law.
She knows you all care for her wellfare.
Michele
I like finding recipes with nutrional value and the calorie count in them.
There is a lot of good sites on here. Hardly look at recipe books any more.
Kate
We should see grass sometimes in June. Think you and I are in the same mess.
I'm in Northern Ontario. Hubby is out pushing snow with the plow truck right now.
Terrible what happened in Leduc. We stayed at the little Lion's camp ground there in 2009
On our way to Alaska.
Katla
Happy anniversary to you and yours
Tammy
Glad to see all is well. Enjoy the girls next weekend.
Barbie
I can see you making it to 100. Like my grandma used to say they went by with the whellbarrel of death and forgot me again.
You will be to busy with dancing they won't be able to catch you lol.
Ma
Enjoy your time with sister and swimming.
Lynda
Welcome
Jen
Why Monday what's wrong with Friday TODAY
Not all caught up far from it. But checked part of 20th and 21st and will be back later but right now running out of time. Things to do. Started something new. Setting goals not only for my weight but housework as well. So need to get the to do list caught up.
Did blood work Good. Did wii Good. So now to put in a good day so tomorrow will show the same results as today.
Here's a saying as old as old is. If you always do what you always did. Then don't expect change. You will get what you always got.
See you lighter
Linda in snowy Northern Ontario.0
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