WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

Good morning ladies.

I've been MIA from the boards for a few due to being super busy at work. Only got a couple of minutes now, but wanted to say hello to you all in case you forgot about me!

No time to catch up with the posts, that will have to come later I'm afraid.

Have a great day if possible please.

Love to all.
Amanda x

:flowerforyou: Wet & Rainy Wednesday,

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome to all the newbies....and boy are there a lot. Keep coming back and let us get to know you.

BJ- that bunny sure has been busy in your family

Jackie-glad you have success in your running, it's something I've never been good at and I do admire those that can run:happy: :happy:

Barbie- sorry about your mice:noway: My bookkeeper lives in the mountains way out in the country and every year she has mice nesting in the engine of her vehicle so she has to check it all the time and she has a dog & cats but they just don't seem to keep the mice away.

Meg- congrats on those 100 points....I'm sure that your habits that you have developed here on MFP are what got you to those points in the first place...hope it's a prize worthy of the hard work and discipline:drinker: :drinker: Your garage sounds like my basement...and it's a work in progress too.

Gail- I'm with you I sure wouldn't want to be reversing the lift cycle at this age:noway: :noway: I love my grandsons but I'm always ready to send them home to their Mom & Dad as they do exhaust us with all that energy.

Carol- I love the quote...good food for thought:flowerforyou:

Renny- your reflection could be repeated in my life too with a few alterations in that I'm the only one that works in my office other than my boss & his son and my boss keeps forgetting that I resigned my position as an officer in the company because I didn't want that responsibility anymore, he just doesn't get it:grumble: :grumble:

Sue- A cruise...leaving tomorrow....sounds Wonderful

Jodio-good for you getting your parents condo sold and everything sorted and shared....that's quite a task:flowerforyou:

Liz-waking up in the night thirsty ? Yep I'm sure it's a sodium thing, that happens to me when I have eating something that has a lot of sodium in it...like the Easter Ham:grumble:

Lila- I hear your bah humbug & raise you one humbug....we too have overcast & rainy:sad:

Michele- Sorry you are having a long distance dilema with your son. Hoping that you are able to get it resolved as it's so hard to be a family when there is all that tension hanging around:ohwell: Glad your daughter is able to act as the middle person and hoping her brother listens to her. Yep we have decided to down size (I'm just hoping not too much smaller ) Probably just north of where we live now, in hopes of shortening my commute and into a Townhome so hubby doesn't have the yard work to deal with.

Viv- painting the house and especially the ceilings should be in some special exercise catagory somewhere and I'm sure your muscles will feel it the next day

grandmallie- that relationship your DD has doesn't sound healthy, hoping she wakes up and sees it for what it is soon.:ohwell: :ohwell: Maybe a bit of exercise will chase away the blues

DeeDee- good for you attacking those dust bunnies....I have some closets that need attention too...maybe I will attack them as well

M- 60 minuites of Combat:noway: That's some serious exercise. See my comment to Michele about our move...I'm sure to be posting more in the days to come.

Tammy- apple pie??? Sounds wonderful but I will keep it in the thoughts and not go home and make one like I'd like to:blushing: Sometimes I have to just ignore the thoughts. Glad you had a good time with your daughters in spite of the eating and I'm sure that now you are back to your regular eating and exercise you next venture to the scale will reward your diligence:flowerforyou:

Amanda- we will watch for your return and it's good to know you have just been busy in your absence:drinker: :drinker:

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Last night Son #2 came over to do some texturing on the walls that hubby is doing some repair work on. It only took him about 10 min but it's always good to see your kids. Then he gave his dad some pointers on some additional work that hubby wants to get done before we list the house.

I'm hoping that one of these days I will like / love exercise but it's still not happening. I just know I HAVE to do it to keep myself healthy. I'm sure that one of my problems is that I feel that time is short in the evening and I don't like eating dinner so late and then heading to bed with a full stomach. Years ago I used to get up early to exercise before work....I may have to go back to that...just more food for thought:ohwell:

For those of you struggling to drink plenty of water, I make sure that I have a full 10-16 oz glass that I must finish with each meal then I know I'm getting in plenty of water. At work I'm so cold I constantly am drinking warm water to warm myself up so I don't have any problem getting in enough:drinker:

Must get to work. Everyone have a great day...log it all...exercise, food & water....let's make it a habit:drinker:

Laura80111 in Colorado

Good morning and Happy Hump Day!

Our basement is finally done (well, at least for now). The only thing left is to put the bar sink in the counter top, and we're waiting until Frank gets back to work to make that purchase. He's been out now since Thanksgiving and starting to get worried. He is an electrician and construction is slow out here. There are many men in his union who are out of work. He is now looking for work in other areas. I hope something opens up soon. He wants to retire in five years, but he has to have a certain amount of time in along with his age to hit that "magic number" for retirement.

Sue - I used to exercise years ago with programs that were ON DEMAND on Exercise TV. I don't even know if they are still on, but I purchased a series of three DVD's, one on Strength, one on Abs, and one on Cardio. They were from the "Star Trainers" series. I'm sure there are other newer ones available now. You can pretty much find whatever you need on the Internet. Anyway, enjoy your cruise and I'm sure you'll find something upon your return.

Alison - I can relate so much to your situation. I was in the same boat 20 years ago with my granddaughter. I enjoyed my visits with her whenever I was allowed and made sure she knew she was loved. At some point, her mother couldn't keep her from me and we have a wonderful relationship today. My daughter was also in an abusive situation (not physical, but mental) for 10 years. We had many discussions about her situation, but the more I tried to make her see that she needed to get away from him, the more she tried to make it work. I finally gave up and accepted them as a couple. My relationship with her became stronger. At the beginning of this year, she made the decision to leave him, and this week she is moving out of the house and to a new area altogether. She now admits that she is so much happier now that she is free from his control, but SHE had to be the one to make that decision. I should have known better, as I was in an abusive situation and stayed in my marriage for 31 years before finally having enough. I hope and pray that things get better for your daughter and granddaughter and that you find peace.

:drinker: Linda - It looks like you are taking control of the situation and making health your priority.

:happy: Kathy - Small changes bring big results over time.

:flowerforyou: jb - Thanks for the inspiring quotes.

katla - I am keeping your DH in my prayers and hoping for some kind of answers to his health problems.

:ohwell: Laura - Moving IS daunting! Hopefully, once you make the move, it will all be worth it!

:grumble: Kim - I think it's possible to be addicted to ANY food! There are certain foods that I don't keep in the house because having a little only makes me want more.

:drinker: Lin - A BIG congratulations on getting your health issues under control. That is a HUGE accomplishment and I am so proud of you!!!

:flowerforyou: BJ - How wonderful! Two new grandbabies! That IS better than chocolate!

Cheryl - Welcome back and don't give up! Keep on logging and eventually you'll get back on track.

:drinker: Jackie - You are AWESOME! Your dedication and commitment are in inspiration to me every single day!

:laugh: Barbie- Didn't you know that mice LOVE dog food? They probabaly thought they died and went to heaven with that 40 pound bag of dog food to feast on!

Meg - WTG girl! All that work is bound to pay off on the scale.....just wait and see!

Renny - Acceptance and change are hard but we are here for you.

Jodios - Smart move to divide the leftovers. That's the best way to succeed at portion control.

Michele - When preparing asparagus, I only snap off a small portion on the bottom of the stalk. When trying to get a message through to your child in a situation that is as intense as yours with Bryan, a sibling is always the best arbiter.

Viv - The good news is that every day offers an opportunity for a fresh start.

DeeDee - Small steps will get the job done!

That's all for today. I wish everyone the strength to succeed on this path to better health!

Hugs,
Lucy in Delaware:bigsmile:

Cheryl: I’ve been missing your posts and the pictures of you and your horse. Welcome back!:bigsmile:

Barbie: We keep our dog food in a plastic garbage can with a tight fitting lid in the garage. We haven’t had problems with mice since we put the food into the can. There isn’t a place inside the house where the dog food would fit. There were mice droppings under the kitchen stove when we moved in 15 years ago, but we solved that problem by sealing their access. It was a little construction project that DH handled. They like to move into a nice cozy house in the winter. :grumble: It protects them from predators and provides access to foods. Mice in a car is not something I’ve heard about before, but it makes sense that they’d hunt for any shelter possible.:ohwell:

Meg: I’m glad to see you back. Between working double time and editing a book while raising kids, you are probably the busiest woman around. Congratulations on winning your prize at work.:flowerforyou:

Renny: Change is difficult and stressful, even under the best possible circumstances. You can gripe here all you want to blow off steam. I think some non-food treats are also in order, like a get-away to Victoria, or fishing, or whatever you like best. (I think of Victoria, BC as the “Magic Kingdom.” It is a favorite vacation destination for us.):bigsmile:

Cheryl: Your daughter is a jewel. :flowerforyou: We love Mexican Train. My SIL taught us the game a few years ago, and we went out and bought our own set of dominoes. I feel envious every time you post about it. Regarding asparagus, I snap. There always seems to be a little of the good stuff left behind, and I sliced it off to make soup once. It was a lot of work for a little gain, and I haven’t made a habit of it.:flowerforyou:

Grandmallie: I’m sorry you felt shorted on time with your daughter and even sorrier that she doesn’t want to rock the boat and that Kyle might be violent. I hope I misunderstood that.:huh:

M: I had to deal with my sore knee before I felt I could return to Yoga, and also had some problems finding a time period that didn’t interfere with dinner. I’ve discovered that the more I go to Yoga, the more I miss it when class is canceled or I have a conflict. :happy: Sorry to hear your DH is struggling with midlife issues. Mine had lots of conflict at work that made him miserable. Retiring was his solution, but that was a bumpy process. Hang in there.:flowerforyou:

Amanda: I’ve been missing you. I’m glad you stopped in.:flowerforyou:

Laura: We live in a townhome and like it. Our development is quite small, with a total of 14 homes. It was something I’d never imagined as part of my life, but it has been good for us. We lucked into a once in a lifetime opportunity to get a river view fifteen years ago. You can see it in my ticker; I took that picture last fall. The down side was I had a commute from hell:devil: for several years until I retired. I hope you find someplace you love.:flowerforyou:

I’m taking DH to his acupuncture appointment this morning, and we plan to stop by the bike shop to look at pedals with a heel rest for him. We have another grand day, and I’m starting to wonder if this is turning into a drought. :noway: The weather forecasters haven’t said so yet. We could still get a spring deluge.:flowerforyou:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

Michele re: "Have a question about asparagus. I was watching Emeril once and he was saying how if you snap the asparagus stalk, it will snap at the spot where the woody part begins. My dilemma? I do this, but I always feel like I'm throwing away half of the asparagus stalk. What do others do? One time I steamed the whole asparagus."
I do exactly what Emeril says - and the Joy of Cooking which is my cooking bible (no offense meant ladies). I know it seems like throwing a lot away, but it's usually not the best part of the asparagus. My sister takes her ends and makes asparagus soup with them as the extra cooking breaks down the woodiness.
Lila

Thanks, Sasha, for the idea about making asparagus soup with the woody ends of the asparagus. I just bought a bunch today and I'm going to try it tomorrow. I make a yummy cream of mushroom soup using nonfat evaporated milk instead of cream and think I'll add the asparagus ends to it. Can't wait to taste it. Thanks, again.

I just came across this site ..I have been trying to lose weight since Feb.. I was doing so well and had lost close to 20 lbs by eating clean - no junk no sugar and so on. But I started eating some candy and bread on Easter sunday and have been struggling since then - the cravings have returned and I can't seem to fight them off. I hope that if I get motivated again I'll be able to get back on the beam... :

Hello dear ladies,
Well she came back to work and all the happy progess I had made vanished in an instant. And to make things worse whenI got home I ended up having an attack of hives. I have no idea what caused them. DH thinks it might be stressed. Fortunately I had some Benadryl at home so they went away. I was soooo itchy.

Take care all

Robin, Bodi and Ritter.

PNW

The month of April is like a new beginning for me. This year, the month of April begins on a Monday, a day when I start something new or restart something that I didn't do right the previous week or month. It is the month when I can begin to warm up and prepare my mind and my body for the coming summer. Personally, I do not want to start another summer looking fat. I want to be able to enjoy this summer with my arms a little sleeker and a little stronger. I also want to be able to enjoy playing at least one sport that I enjoy. In order to do that, I have to prepare my body. So this month, April 2013, my resolutions for the month are a listed below: :happy: :smooched:

Lose 15 pounds

Begin working on my biceps and triceps

Take an omega 3 supplement

Finally go to that Zumba class that I have been contemplating about

Eat more whole and clean foods for my skin and hair

Begin taking Biotin and a Hair, Skin and Nails vitamins

Up my water intake from 8 glasses a day to 10 glasses a day

Drink a green shake at least 4 days a week

Seriously think about what I put in my mouth and mind.

AND ON A PERSONAL NOTE:

:glasses: :glasses: Finish my play that I have been writing for the last year (at least get close to finishing it)

:glasses: :glasses: Start on being more involved with my finances :ohwell:

:glasses: :glasses: Reach out to more people who are not in my circle:blushing:

:glasses: :glasses: Continue volunteering with the food bank :bigsmile:

I will look at these resolutions each week to see if I am on track. One thing that I won't do is beat myself up if I don't complete each one like I want. I know that some will say that the weight loss goal is a little high because my friends and family have told me so. But I know that when I eat right, and work out hard, I am able to make it happen since I did it before recently.

Here's wishing everyone here success on reaching your goals.

Hello! It's nice to find you.

BUMP