WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

Just peeking in to mark my spot.Been out of pocket babysitting last week and having troubles getting my routine again.
Sue in TX

jodios - Glad you're having such a great time in AZ. I'm sure you'll at least maintain, if not lose. I wish places would have not only calories, but nutritional info on their menus. To me, restaurants should offer regular dinners and 1/2 size dinners (at 1/2 price). I know that this is what a senior or lunch menu usually is, and you really don't know that you can order off the lunch menu unless you ask. I also think that if someone wants water to drink, instead of those itty-bitty cups, you should be able to get a decent sized cup and not have to pay for it. Honestly, most people are in the habit of getting a larger size soda, so the fast food place will contine to make its profit.

Linda - remember, the pain from the surgery is only temporary, but pain from added weight and not being able to have the surgery is long-term.

Kathy - woo hoo on the swimsuit. To me, the absolute worst part of a gym class in the water is having to pass by a mirror and seeing myself in a bathing suit. I figure if I can do that, I can do anything in the class

Amanda - so glad you're feeling better. Take it easy, you certainly don't want a relapse (and neither do we!)

Sandy - I, too, was surprised at how many of us dealt with depression! Real eyeopener.

Brooke - I'm glad we don't have an In'n'Out Burger. When we were in CA, Vince HAD to go to one. Personally, I didn't think it was all that fantastic. But then again, I'm not a hamburger officiando. The last time I wore a bikini was at a party we went to before Jessica was born (she's 29). The theme of the party was "island theme". So I had a grass skirt, flip-flops, the whole 9 yards. Here it was, in the middle of March, and as we're driving to and from the party I'm praying "please don't let us get stopped by a cop". I actually looked at (not even tried on) that bikini and couldn't get over how big the bottom was! Today, there is no way I'd even consider something like that.

Beth in SC - I grew up in NJ, then we lived in PA for over 20 years. I really think that in a sense our blood does thin out. I have a real hard time dealing with the cold right now.

Nancy - woo hoo wearing your shirt tucked in! I don't do that. Well, MAYBE if no one will see me (like if I'm cleaning or something)

M - I, too, can get in trouble at farmers markets. I'm always wanting to try this and that. So many times before I can finish the vege, it's starting to go bad. Oh well.... Glad I'm not the only one who laughed at Luvbutton's "spending the day in the closet"

Jackie - that trail you discovered at the Catskills, is it a rails-to-trails trail. If so, it'll be a gentle incline/decline. We biked on a few rails-to-trails pathways, and it was so scenic and not very difficult because there weren't real big hills. I haven't done anything about my March goal. My goal was to work on my craft, but I haven't even started. Congrats on achieving one of your goals.

fjfjty - jump right in!

Got up, went to exercse. Today I tried something I'd never tried before. I went on the elliptical but at a higher resistance. Honestly, I thought I'd have a greater calorie burn. Maybe I had the resistance too high. Maybe I need to start lower. Went to one store but they didn't have any bras that I liked (their prices are reasonable). I'm fussy about my bra, I don't want one with an underwire. That hurts my breastbone too much. Yet, I'm small so I need padding. It seems so many of the bras have an underwire. Just got a sports bra. Then did a little food shopping, only because this is the last day of the sale and I had coupons, so I got 2 bags of veges for free. Then played mahjongg, I maj'd twice -- and once on a closed hand!!!!! Then home to run the dishwasher, hard boil some eggs.

Say, has anyone had one of the Slimful chews/bars? They are only like 90 calories. I'm not sure if that's what is causing it or not, but I'm no where near hungry and it says that it supposedly takes away hunger.

Tomorrow I'll go to a yoga class and then take the deep water class.

Found out today that the one branch of the Y won't be able to get a new set of caliphers because of the expense. See, that's one of the reasons I'm so glad I'm off that board. To me, health is more important than putting a coat of paint on the racketball court. Well, they told me that another branch has caliphers, so tomorrow I'll ask them if I see the woman. This one branch only had the bioimpediance (?sp) ones, which to me are virtually useless.

grandmalle - hard as it is for you, you are such a good friend to Ruth. You'll be in my thoughts. It feels so good when someone notices your weight loss and says something, huh?

Geez Louise...look at the time. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Barbie – Belated birthday wishes. May you continue to feel younger every year and be like the 100+ year olds you’ve been telling us about :flowerforyou:

I’m completely swamped at work putting the finishing touches on a national conference taking place next week in San Diego (anyone on this thread live there?) I’m still hitting the condo gym every morning at 5. :yawn: I love the quiet serenity and dark of early mornings. I have a cat for an alarm clock. :laugh: :laugh: Slowing seeing signs of spring here in Colorado, even as there is still the remnants of the latest snowstorm are still on the ground.

Inspired by many of you, I spent a little time cleaning out oversized clothes cluttering my closet. I found 2 summer weight business suits that will go to my local cleaners for alterations. A good seamstress is such a blessing.

To everyone seeing success (however you define it) a big BRAVO! To those going through a rough patch, hang in there and take it a day at a time.

Stay well.

Rori in Colorado Foothills

Fjfjty: Welcome. Feel free to join in the discussion. That is how we’ll all get to know each other.:flowerforyou:

grandmallie: Nice that your boss actually said something about your great progress. Lots of people are afraid to mention anything connected to a person’s weight for fear of somehow offending sensitive feelings.:flowerforyou:
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Michele in NC: We’ve ridden some rails to trails places and loved them. It is such a good use for abandoned rail lines.:bigsmile:

Meg: I hope you get the rest you need.:flowerforyou:

Barbie: I think staying in the moment is great advice for all of us all the time.:bigsmile:

This is a rest day for me. I seem to be in a low energy mode. I rode the recumbent bike for a while, but haven’t been very active other than that. The weather is overcast and I’m enjoying staying in and reading books. The one I’m reading right now is by Kathleen Eagle. I’ve read some of her books before and I like this one very much. :bigsmile:

Katla in NW Oregon

Good very early morning all!! I am up at 3:30due to DH's snoring.:grumble: :grumble: He uses a CPAP, but for some reason chose to turn it off.

Barbie- Happy belated birthday! Sounds like your day was fabulous. Thank you for the advice about living in the moment. I too can spend too much time thinking about what if... instead of just enjoying the present. Will keep reminding myself to shut down that voice in my head!

Sundance- My dad has gone through 3 knee replacement surgeries over the years and says they have gotten a bit better- less pain and quicker recovery. I hope you find the same if you decide to go ahead wit the surgery.

grandmallie- When I was losing the weight, I was the last one to notice any difference. Even after 60 pounds, I didn't think I looked much different. DH finally too a new pic and put a "before" pic beside it into one pic. It was eye-opening for me. Even now though I still have times when I feel fat. I think it just takes some time to let your brain catch up with the new you.

Katla- I can relate to the low energy! I really have to push myself to get exercise in even though I love doing it. I think for me it is the stress of my job. There are never enough hours to do all I feel I should be doing and we are getting close to the state tests my students have to take. I know if I exercise it will reduce the stress and I would probably be more efficient, so I am working at it. I had a great walk outside, cold but sunny, last evening. What kind of books does Kathleen Eagle write? I am always looking for books to add to my summer reading list. I rarely have time to read during the school year.

jmkmomm- It must be so hard to watch your DH go through his health issues. I am praying for healing for him and strength and peace for you.

meg- What a schedule you are keeping!! I'll stop complaining about all of the work I have to do!! Think of all of the calories you must be burning and get some rest!

DeeDee= Glad to hear you are starting to feel better. If I had any warm air and sunshine to send your way I would, but mother nature seems confused this spring! Guess I can conjure up some in my mind- so here comes some sunny, blue-skied days!!

jb- Thanks for the info on potassium and omega-3s. I need to check my potassium intake. I am always concerned about my omega-3s because I don't eat fish or seafood. I tried to take fish oil, but don't like how it makes me feel.

Well. my alarm is going off, so I guess it is time to start my day. Hope everyone has a great day!!

Deb A in CNY where I am hoping for lots of sunshine for an evening walk!

Good morning Ladies,
well I was up and to the gym again today, did pretty well. but come home and both my poor fur babies have tummy aches, gave them some tummy meds and hope they feel better.
I just packed some snacks for the ride tomorrow and get stuff ready for the DH , because heaven forbid I dont leave him with meals lol. It would be cereal for him ...I go into work at noon and work until 6.then for a haircut....well I am hoping I can get through the next couple of days with grace and dignity...

Good morning, ladies -

Just a brief (ha!) note this morning - busy day.

After I finished work yesterday I was puttering around the house, not much to do, trying to decide what to make for dinner for just me (DH is still out of town). I decided to hold off on dinner as I would just go to bed much too soon, so I went upstairs to continue spring cleaning. I shampooed the rest of the carpets (even edged around the rooms with the hose), washed down the baseboards, stripped the bedding in the spare room and started the sheets, etc. Basic stuff. Then as I was carrying the shampooer down the stairs I slid on the landing area - new slippers, evidently no no-skid soles. No biggy, I'll just be more careful. Got to the bottom of the stairs - and fell completely down backwards onto the stairs, cracking my back against the stairs. Ouch! I almost cried.

Anyway, called me sister to have her look at it to make sure it didn't look like something that needed to be seen, at least from the outside. Once I got over the shock I could feel that it wasn't my spine that was sore but to the left of it. I'm so fortunate I didn't hit my kidney area (a little lower) or directly on my spine - and I'm extra fortunate that the yoga and exercise has kept me relatively flexible so I can withstand a backwards bend. Anyway I appear to have done most of the damage to the muscle area to the left of my spine. I took some pain reliever after the tumble, then another set around 1am when I couldn't sleep - that one seemed to have done the trick.

I won't be exercising for a few days it appears, but I'm up and mobile at least. It's pretty sore though. DH was so upset - one of my biggest fears is falling on the stairs, and it seems most of my major injuries come from descending - stairs, ladders, mountains.

So that's my big news for the day - oh, that, and my carpets are sparkly clean .

Have a safe and sparkly day!

M.

Im back trying to type sideways with my sick puppy on my lap:sick: he only wants mommy when he isnt feeling well.
a friend of mine at the gym, gave me a couple of golf balls,roll them on my heel, HOLY COW:noway: does it hurt, but it is supposed to help with the heel, been doing stretches and picking at food:grumble: im logging it all ,but still if I'm busy im not eating...
packed a little overnight bag for tomorrow,and like I said a few snacks.there is one store on the Cape that I love love love.. and no it isn't the Christmas Tree Shop's(although they are fenominal) is Bird Watcher's General Store in Orlean's, I just lose myself there,I dont know if I will be able to get there this time, but will try.. I want to spend as much time with Ruth as I can,depending how she is feeling..
Some place's you travel to feel like home for the DH it is Florida, for me it is Cape Cod... I just wish I wasn't going for today this purpose..Oh well Say La Vie...It is beautiful and sunny but cold today.
gonna charge up the ol laptop to take with me tomorrow

Good morning to all,

Thanks to all the ladies who responded with advice about my foot cramps, but it hasn't happened again. It may have been a freak thing. I drink LOTS of water and get plenty of potassium, so I have no idea what may have caused that, but hopefully, it was a one-time occurence.

Well, I registered for that 5K walk for Multiple Myeloma on April 27th. There are runners as well, but I know I am not in good enough shape to do the run. I can definitely handle walking at a brisk pace. My DS & DBIL will be there, and my niece, her husband, my nephew and his fiance will also be walking, I know they have done this in years past, but this will be the first time for my DH and myself. It gives us the chance to be together to suport my sister and her struggle with this disease.

:drinker: Welcome to any new members. I extend good thoughts to those who are struggling and my congratulations to those who have had successes.

Just a few personal responses....

:noway: M - That fall sounded horrible! I cringed when I read your account of your fall down the steps. It's everyone's worst nightmare! You are so lucky that you didn't do more damage. Bet you'll be sore tomorrow. Take care, and remember that moist heat along with pain meds works best. Take it easy and feel better soon.

:flowerforyou: DeeDee - Hang in there. Sometimes these things get a grip on you and don't want to let go. Hope you will find some recovery soon.

:brokenheart: Alison - You are a good and loyal friend. My thoughts are with you as you make this difficult visit.

Since being on this site and reading all of your posts I have been consistent with exercise which has been my downfall in the past, so I thank you for sharing your experiences with me. Your enthusiasm for health is contagious!

Hugs,
Lucy in Delaware:bigsmile: