WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

Brooke – thanks for reminding me to celebrate the successes I’ve had rather than focusing on the things I need to improve!

Jnkmomm – Yay for your DH’s desire to do the things he loves!

MA in UK – I am certain that you burned a lot of calories, jogging in the snow. Way to make the most of this darned weather.

Barbie – my new mantra is officially “hari hachi bu”! Love it. And I agree with Katla – you are a real inspiration to me. Although I am still working, my children are away at school and I do have quite a bit of time now to exercise….. I just don’t take advantage of the time as often as I could. Then I read one of your posts and it reminds me to get up and go DO something!

Michele – I’m sure one little cookie won’t hurt but I know what you mean. It is so frustrating when you just unthinkingly eat something and then realize how bad it’s nutritional values are.

Keepitnewmarcia – It sounds like you are doing the right things. Just keep it up and keep looking for ways to eat better, exercise more and drink that water!

Viv – congratulations on the loss!

DeeDee – I’m glad that the medicine is kicking in and that you are feeling better. PLEASE put your snow people away! And don’t overdo the closet-cleaning! Remember that you are healing and need your strength to get better.

JB – thanks for sharing the carrot bisque recipe. I am definitely trying that one soon; sounds yummy!

Grandmalle – congrats to your DGD on being accepted! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she is awarded a scholarship.

Peach – welcome! Some on this thread have “known” each other online for some time but many (including me) only recently joined. Just keep coming back, chime in when you want to and you will pick up names and learn more about the regular posters in no time!


Padisneyfour – welcome! My youngest has been out of HS for almost two years now and I can remember exactly how crazy my life was at this point – settling on a college, getting everything prepared for graduation and her party…. Just remember to take time for yourself and stay on track.

Phyliss – CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is an awesome accomplishment, good job.

Tammy – good to hear about your NSV!

Lora – glad you got to see your DS. And your grandmother sounds like she was a real gem!

Renny – I hope you are able to fight off the bug that is trying to land!

I am winding down from a very busy day – crossed several things off of my list plus worked out twice so I am feeling good! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening!

I had a hard time finding the end of the March posts so that I could post, too! A chatty bunch with loads of support is awesome.
I am losing a bit of weight at a time. I recently binged for a few days but have it under control again. It was emotional eating. I have to stay strong against it.
How to be in the "unknown" area of health and stay calm in the mind? Doctors are doing some tests but it takes time to get done and then to get the verdict. Trying to stay positive and in some denial as that seems to lessen the stress.
I feel better when I eat better so I am using that for motivation.
Looking forward to tomorrow's breakfast of coffee with homemade bran muffins.
Love reading your posts!!!!
Janice from Northern Ontario

Hi everyone. I am on vacation visiting my sister and saying goodbye to her mother-in-law who won't be with us much longer. I am in Maryland and visited some tenants of mine who rented from me for 3 years but who I haven't seen in 1 1/2 years. I had a great time with them. We walked around Anapolis. I'm probably eating more than I should but tomorrow I plan to burn some of the calories. My sister says there is a creek at the bottom of her property but she's never been to it because it's a real hike down to it and a challenge to get back up. My daughter and I say -- challenge accepted.

I'm pooped but wanted to let everyone know I'm still here. No recent news on Jackson except that he is improving a bit more each day.

Barbie, I love the “suffer for 15 minutes a day” great idea! I may have to give it a try!

Peachstategal, Welcome to the group, It is a great Bunch of supportive and fun girls. I especially love that we are and older group and we all can relate to each other. Feel free to friend me if you like.

Michele in NC, You have inspired me to dig out my Rodney Yee's Yoga Burn DVD. I bought it along with the supplies needed to do yoga over a year ago and have yet to get started! Maybe Tuesday on my day off.

Marcia, N VA, You will get the hang of it, Reading the posts really helps. I also am still working and don’t always have the time to post.

Viv, Congrats on the loss ! Woohoo!

DeeDee , I’m so happy to hear your feeling better. Please don’t over do it.

Padisney four, A big welcome to you, feel free to add me if you like.

Phyllis, Congratulations to you, I am aiming for that mark too, but am still a long way from it.

Meg, I hope you are feeling better.

Renny, I hope you feel better real soon and then you stomp on that bug!

Jnkmomm, Happy to hear the DH is feeling better and getting back to doing what he loves.

Katla, what a lovely day for you both! It was in the 40’s here and I got out the garden hose and washed all that yucky salt off my car today, it felt so good to be out in the sunshine!

Not the best of food choices this weekend but the time spent with my little Love Bug Granddaughter was way more important to me than counting calories. Tomorrow is a new day, a new week and a new start. I am so Thankful for all I am blessed with. Good night Friends
Carol inWNY

DeeDee - so NOW we know who is to blame for this "yuk" weather! lol Put those snow people away...asap!!!! Glad you're feeling better.

I woke up about 4 this morning. Did my hour of hula hoop on the Wii. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga and then take the extremepump class.

grandmalle - happy for Taliah in getting into the school and really hope she gets that scholarship. Good luck to her!

peachstategal - welcome! I KNEW you were from Georgia.

padisneyfour - welcome! What part of PA are you in? We lived in Stroudburg and then moved to Kennett Square before moving to NC. My inlaws lived in FL and we used to go to Disney every year when the kids were small. But you know what? They actually preferred SeaWorld! Go figure

phyllis - you go girl!

ohiomom - you're right, one cookie isn't the end of the world. It just really burns me up when I realized the calories and the fats...and I didn't even enjoy it! Now if at least I'd enjoyed it, then maybe the calories would have been worth it. Oh well...like I say...live and learn...and die a fool.

Been spending a lot of time sleeping today...don't quite know why. Guess my body is just saying "I need sleep" and I'm listening. Well, at least I'm not eating!

Marcia in VA - my daughter (the one who lives in Reston) just called to say that it's snowing by her. Stay safe. I remeber you are in Fairfax, I believe. Is my memory correct?

Kate - I'm glad you didn't go pick up your dh.
Speaking of bras - I don't like underwire bars. One time I had to wear one, and the wire really dug into my breastbone. Anyway...I found this wireless stapless bra that was advertised in the paper so I ordered one. Yes, the shipping killed me. But in the end, it was pretty comfortable. Now I realize why it looked in a way funny. It seems when it was made, only one padded cup was added. The other was never put in. I need to return it to the manufacturer. Glad you found such a good bra

Carol - I like the Rodney Yee Yoga Burn DVD. It's different from his other DV's, yet I'm constantly surprised at how much I sweat!

While I was doing the hula hoop on the Wii today, I was listening to the audiobook of "younger next year". I got so involved in it, that there were times when I missed a hoop! Interesting book, that's for sure. Thanks, barbie, for suggesting it.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Welcome Peaches. I don't think many of the ladies in here know each other. It's just like your 5th grade students. You don't know them at the beginning of the school year but as the year goes on you can even predict how they are going to react in any given situation. I have MS and couldn't even begin to respond to so many like a lot of them do. I try to remember some. Eventually I will learn more. Plus it's a fast moving forum. My grand kids are 6 and 11 year old girls. I was there when both of them were born. I never thought I would be bale to have that awesome experience of seeing my grand children taking their first breath. I stayed with them the first week to help Mom. Jump right in and do what you can do.

Hi there. I read you have MS. How was it diagnosed? I have been falling recently and my doctor has set up an MRI for me to take. Any words of wisdom?
Janice Northern Ontario
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I started having problems with weird feelings in my legs. I would have an area that I could swear was wet, had very cold spots on my legs although they were warm to the touch. Just some really wierd feelings. Then one day I was out shopping couldn't move my left leg. I couldn't pick it up and get it in the car. When I got home and was sitting in the recliner I couldn't even move my toes. The next day the other leg followed suit. I have difficulty finding the words I want, fatigue, a lot of what I call electric jolts in my feet. My gait is pretty unsteady at times. MS is a pretty difficult thing to diagnose because the symptoms can be the symptoms of so may other things. The MRI is a good place to start. Make sure you have a doctor you have a good rapport with, one you can speak frankly with and will be the same with you, Read up on the disease and be very pro-active in your care. Have not only a good family doctor but a neurologist that specializes in MS. Or at least make sure you have a consult with one that can guide your own local neurologist. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I belong to a wonderful online support group. Only some one with MS understands all the emotions, feelings, symptoms you are having. You may look fine but feel crappy. You have a handicap sticker on your car and people get mad at you for looking so good and parking in a space you shouldn;t. Many people don't have a family support system and an online support group can be that.

Good snowy morning from central Ohio!

Waking up this morning, glad to see that my little area didn’t receive as much snow as predicted so we will need to do very little shoveling. I don’t really mind it but it’s a pain on a work day.

Janice – hugs and prayers for you as you await the outcome of your medical tests.

Wessecg – enjoy your time with your sister, exploring new paths! Glad to hear that Jackson is progressing.

Kate – so excited for you as you finish the planning for your trip; I wish I were going with you! And I don’t blame you for asking DH to take a taxi; it sounds like the roads were horrible there!

Michele – sounds like an interesting book; I will have to check it out at the library if they have it.

Have to go get ready for work; back later. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Sandy, central Ohio

Amanda so sorry to hear you wern't feeling well, yesterday afternoon I wasn't feeling to hot either,but all I can say is HOT DAMN the scale moved down,
I havent been going to the gym every day because of my heel, I have gone every other day.but try and do some physical exercise every day.. I know to work it off faster I have to move more.but until the heel is healed it is tough.I am doing the exercise's in the pain free book.
Hope everyone has a spectacular day...

Good Monday everyone! I am really tired today. Started taking steroids for my sarcoidosis on Friday so I would be able to sing this weekend and now of course I can't sleep. We had a 3-1/2 hour rehersal with the orchestra and guest conductor on Saturday and then a short rehersal and the cantata yesterday afternoon. It went really well and we had a good crowd but I didn't do too well on the eating. We had a pizza party afterward and I was a bit overboard on the carbs. Oh well today is another day and a chance to take two steps forward toward my goal. I will try to get in a swim and drink lots of water to wash the sodium away. Everyone have a blessed week. Sue in SD

We're back!

My holiday in Granada, Nicaragua with the parents was perfect! Now I'm back & must get into the routine again. Logged my breakfast, committed to a weight lifting session after school today. I don't think I'll weigh myself for a couple of days - just give the body time to settle back into the routine too.

I think my boys (J'boy and DH) were glad to have me home, J'boy said it was the first "sit down" meal he'd had since I left, and the Tshirt I brought home for him is the only clean piece of clothing he has. Oh dear, I need to teach him how to cook something other than mac & cheese. I know he can do his own laundry, so that's just a matter of nagging or desperation.

I signed up for a triathalon with two friends, I'm doing the swimming part. That's inspiration to keep moving now that curling season is over.

Looking forward to catching up on everyone's news.

Nancy

JMKMomm, I do not have MS. That was another poster!

I am getting to keep the 1-1/2 year old granddaughter today as she has another ear infection. This is about the 4th one this year. She will be going to the ENT during Spring break and will probably be getting tubes in her ears. Her father had them when he was 6 mos. old. With both GKs in day care this year, one or the other has been sick almost every month. Will be glad when mom's school is out for the summer so they can be home and get well.

Hope all are doing well and wishing you a very happy Monday!

Good morning, ladies –

Woke up to several inches of snow – everything is white as far as the eye can see. I had pretty much blown off the forecast, but they seemed to have gotten this one right. Bring on the spring! I’m starting my seeds just so I can feel some forward progress :laugh:. I did manage to get a lot of spring cleaning done yesterday however – detail/washed my car, vacuumed and shampooed the downstairs carpets, replaced the felt pads on the bottoms of the kitchen chairs and stools, cleaned the kitchen, pulled out the old sheets and blankets we don’t use anymore (taking them to the SPCA when the snow clears), cleaned out more too-big clothes. I also had to clean out the fridge and cupboards - *someone* had stocked them with hot dogs and potato chips. I tossed all of it in the trash (OK, I ate a few potato chips first). I also tossed the rest of the kids’ valentine candy – the rule in the house is we can only have candy from one holiday at a time, and they won’t be here before Easter lol.

DH and I had a date night in the city on Saturday – went to dinner and the symphony (doesn’t that sound fancy?). I have a few beaded cocktail dresses – spent Saturday trying on everything – they were all way too big. Like, hanging on me like a gunny sack big. I made DH watch a fashion show of “and look how this one gaps in the back at the waist!” and “See?!? The straps won’t stay up!” He got bored quickly but enjoyed having a hot-looking wife on his arm for the evening :laugh::smooched: . We went to the Reading Market Sunday morning to look around and let me buy fresh produce before I took him to the airport. I love shopping there – I can buy so much for pennies – but I usually buy more than we can use (particularly since it’s just me until Wednesday night). However, I stuck to more durable produce this time except the kale and swiss chard – and I put that into a Tuscan bean and kale soup yesterday. It was a lovely weekend.

Linda, I wanted to mention that while I get where you’re coming from on the “if it’s good tasting it’s not diet,” please remember that the key to making your diet successful isn’t depriving yourself or eating only bland, tasteless food – it’s making your regular, everyday meals just as tasty as they were before, just less of it and healthier. If I had to eat, for example, Special K for breakfast every single day I would break my diet in no time. It’s important to find what tastes good to you (and isn’t potato chips) and incorporate that into your regular food routine. Make it count!

Amanda, we are having a snow day here too. Funny – I was in Colorado for two weeks and didn’t feel as cold as I have since I returned to Pennsylvania this weekend. Your Lebonese dinner sounds fab – I loved the variety of foods I could find in London. I’m so sorry to hear about your upset system – it’s too bad there wasn’t anyone to cover for you at work so you could get some sleep. I hope you feel better soon.

JB, I hope your car is up and running now!

Luvbuttons, your American Girl doll project sounds like fun! I hope everything turns out.

Katla, I’m glad to hear your gua sha treatment worked. I’ve never heard of that. I had however not only heard of the salt-free seasoning at Costco but seen it and bought it the last time I was there. It looks tasty, and DH isn’t a huge salt fiend anyway so I know he’ll use it as a meat rub. How wonderful that the weather cooperated enough for you and DH to get out.

JMKmomm, I hope your husband is better and getting treatment for his heart – how scary! I agree it’s might be best not to scare your MIL. Poor thing – she sounds somewhat confused. I hope your vacation goes well – sounds like you all need one. Good job looking ahead for a meal DH could eat at the restaurant and moving him off the chicken fried steak lol.

Brooke, sorry I missed meeting you and Jane and Laura – next time.

Renny, I can’t believe how bad the flu has been this year! It’s awful. I hope you feel better soon. I had seen the previews for Hungry for Change and want to watch it – something to do while DH is away this week – yay!

Glenda, the winter just seems to be dragging on and on and on . .. thanks for the welcome back .

Meg, hope you enjoyed your date night – sounds like fun!

Tammy, your laundry project sounds a lot more fun than mine was (doing the two weeks’ worth of clothes DH never got around to). I am dying for a new washer/dryer. Ah, and I see that you made the white bean and kale soup too! We seem to be on the same wave-length . . . hmm.

Sandy, I think it’s great that you still lost 5lbs – “only” :laugh:. Keep with it – the pounds will keep melting off.

DeeDee, I agree completely about how wonderful it is to be outside enjoying nature. I love the same things – the birds, the flowers, the trees, etc. Hope Noel recovers soon. I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend as well. Enjoy the spring cleaning.

MA_B – congrats on the loss! And enjoy that visit with your DS.

Barbie, thanks so much for the “Suffer for 15 minutes/day” idea! I’m going to use that on DH right away. He had two weeks to pull together the info he needs to complete the DE taxes (he’s the only one who files in DE) but did he do it? Nooooo . . . and I love the idea of the important personal information documents too. Stealing that one as well. No wonder the yardwork was a pain you were bundled up like a snowman lol.

Michele, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy that cookie. I’m with you – if I’m going to spend the calories, I’m going to enjoy them. I frequently stop eating something now after a bite or two if it isn’t fantastic.

Marcia, welcome and I hope you keep coming back. A lot of people here start out with walking to get the exercise going. It really helps, so I hope you stick with it.

Liz, that was a busy day but sounds fun.

Viv, congrats on the loss! Sticky toffee pudding is my all-time favorite dessert – ever! When we were living in London we had it every single time I saw it on the menu. Fortunately while I was there I walked everywhere all the time and lost weight overall (and obviously didn’t see the pudding on the menu every night). DD loved it too. If you were looking at kickboxing with Aussies you may possibly have seen something by Les Mills – the two main people (Dan and Rach) are either Aussies or from New Zealand. I’ve been doing that for three months now and love every single second of it (except the HIIT part lol). Good luck finding it.

PeachState – I hope you aren’t too put off. We “know” each other mainly through what we read here. Just jump in and join the conversation!

Phyllis, welcome to the under-150s group!!! I’m jazzed to be here finally too.

Lora, I imagine that wind is back today – boo. You’ll have to give me some ideas for where to go in NYC – DS and his girlfriend are coming there in May and we’re going up for the weekend to see them and bring them back with us. He’s a chef, so we’re looking at a special place to take him (where we can get a reservation too).

Janice, I hope the unknown becomes known as the scary thing you feared but didn’t come to pass. Peace to you.

Cheryl, Annapolis is one of my favorite places – DH and I were married there and go back often. I hope you enjoy the weekend even though it sounds like a bit of sad time too.

Kate, you must have the only sunny spot on the planet right now lol. 100 car pile-ups – scary! Congratulation on the sexy bra – I’m glad it worked out for you. I agree the curtain fringe might not have been the best thing under your dress. Of course you’re allowed to get the little ones an egg or two – I just bought my niece a chocolate bunny for this Sunday and she’s 13!

Carol in WNY, enjoy your visit with the grandbaby – I’m so jealous. DD just posted new pics of my GDD with her new outdoor splash pool - :sad:. I want to be there to see her, but no more traveling for this gal for a while.

Sue in SD, I’m sorry your sarcoid is flaring up. I hope the steroids get it under control soon. I have it as well, but mine has been burned out since my late-30s (when they discovered it). Still, until the scars starting diminishing my lung function was really low. Good for you for being able to sing!

Nancy, welcome back! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. My “boys” are experts on cooking ramen noodles and insist that’s all they’ll ever need to know how to cook lol. DSD and DSS are both in Costa Rica for their spring break – with the Spanish class. My cousin went to Nicaragua a few years ago on a cruise and loved it. She said the black sand beaches were amazing. A triatholon – wow! That’s ambitious. I hope you enjoy the training.

OK, enough for one day. The snow had stopped but it’s back again. It looks like it’s going to be a quiet day for me. At least now that I’ve started the spring cleaning it will probably continue – I tend to get motivated once I start. I’m living proof of the law of physics that say a body in motion tends to stay in motion :laugh:.

Cheers, and keep moving!

M.

I am finally back to the weight I was at before I gorged out on Easter eggs and then gained some! I haven't told my husband but I weigh less than he does.

Sorry Peaches, I am fairly new to this forum also and especially using the quote feature. I just got the wrong person.

Bump for Monday....mostly just reading instead of posting.

Happy Monday and bump for later!