WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY

Hi all!!

Well, I blew it today...over by 231 calories. I ate half a Hershey's dark Chocolate bar plus had a slice of apple crumble at dinner.I'm really disappointed in myself:sad: I've promised myself I'll make up for it tomorrow I see now how easy it can be to lose the motivation.:grumble: I knew what I was doing and just said "who cares?":noway:

I read through the posts and saw how well you all are doing. You've got to feel good about that:bigsmile: I'm so proud to be a part of this group. Thanks to everyone for sharing their struggles and successes:flowerforyou:

I'm pretty shy about posting, and when I do I think what I've written sounds kinda dumb.:ohwell: I'll try to be less self conscious, because I'd love to join in more.:blushing: Thanks for being here, Ainslieglen

Hello everyone,
It’s not such a nice day today, a bit overcast, but we did have a lovely sunny weekend although it was very windy yesterday. We did our run a minute /walk a minute yesterday for two hours and I must admit I have a few aches today. DH then took me out for dinner which was very nice and the fact that I’d exercised so much saved me from going over my calories.:blushing:

Laura – you are doing so well! Congratulations. I know you will meet your targets and get into the healthy BMI range next week.:flowerforyou:

Robin – hope you all survived the 4th without any firework disasters.

Renny – You look great in your new profile picture. :flowerforyou:

Michele – All that food sounds absolutely delicious. Yum!

Linda – Maybe upping your calories will help you lose more; you may not have been eating enough with all that exercise. It’s worth a try.

Barb – love your story about the pizzas. It reminded me that when we were in Banff last year we went to a restaurant called Melissa’s for breakfast and a man came up with the coffee pot and asked if we wanted coffee. We asked if it was possible to have decaf and he said we would have to ask the waitress as he was just a customer helping out because they were busy. You Canadians sure are a helpful lot. I will certainly let you know all know if I am going to make it to Vancouver next year and we can meet up. We spent a night there last year and I loved it. I hope Mai Li's back gets better soon so you don't have to resort to 'your' sleeping pills.

Barbie – you are so right about a pedometer. I got one before I went to France and it has certainly helped me up my exercise.

Tiarapants – congratulations on losing another pound. Hope you’re feeling a bit better today. :flowerforyou:

Jackie – I don’t have any personal experience of a TENS machine but I understand that they can be a great help.

BarbieCat1 – you should feel virtuous – you were SO good :flowerforyou:

Jeannie – glad you are enjoying your spinning classes. It sounds like hard work so it must be doing you good. :flowerforyou:

Faye – be careful on that driveway :laugh:

Robin – Glad to hear you can wear those clothes now. I know what you mean about your wedding dress. I was in exactly the same position when we got married last September. I wish I had been the weight I am now. Maybe I will try on my wedding dress and see how it looks now.

Mookiemoomoo – good luck with your goals. 3lbs sounds ok to me.

Viv – have great time in Bridlington. Stay away from those fish and chips.

Mary – wish I could sing like you. My kids have always told me to stop when I try because it is so terrible.

Kathy – I love Independence Day too.

Ainsliegen – It’s lovely to hear from you again. Don’t beat yourself up too much about your little slip.

Susiewusie – I didn’t know you were from my part of the country. We live near Durham now but I’m originally from Newcastle. My niece’s brother- in-law is an armed response officer with Northumbria police so I hope this man has been caught.


Have a good day. Bye for now.

Viv congrats on the lb:drinker:

ThaiKaren Have to agree with Cyndi and Kathy... take the pounds off AFTER quitting smoking is THE healthy choice. Better for running with grand'uns too.:ohwell:

Robin Glad to hear Keira came thru ok. Love that you sleep on the floor with ailing pets. Me too!
:flowerforyou: Congrats on breaking the 150 lb barrier.

Mimi "Sometimes people don't know who we are either when we're wearing the extra weight. Losing it feels like revealing who I really am." Beautifully said!

Jeannie, Joining the Y is a GREAT step. They have tons of classes. Any that you find fun?:bigsmile:

BC1 (belated) Welcome! Now there are 5 Barbara's tho' haven't seen anything from one recently and I post erratically. ". . .noticing a change in my mind set . . .feel as if a new leaf has been turned. . .feeling a new enthusiasm for goals and anticipating success. . . " YESS!

Rebel my favorite non-animal fat is avocado oil, tastes like butter to me, sautes at high heat without breaking down. I avoid the stuff from Chile, it just looks too green.:sick: http://vegweb.com/index.php should have tons of nutty alternatives to meat dishes...

NeedaMulligan (Love that name!) :laugh: Walking and logging (and punning) more faithfully ARE the path! You've got it!

SusuieWusie Happy Birthday! Happy for the good news about your mam, the best bday present.:drinker:

Jackie, Congrats on the carer's stipend.:drinker: Domestic pet peeves? I LOATHE vacuuming. :mad: See you've been Zumba-ing, is it a fun group?

Gotta dash. Taking the General to a consultation, possible cataract surgery. More later.

Hugs to all!


Gutt'n'butt 4th try day zero 07/05:grumble:
Gratitudes 1-modern veterinary medicine 2-neighbors who abide by the no fireworks zone 3-Casaba melons and cottage cheese 4-Living in the US of A. 5-improved and improving communication with DH.

Hello ladies.

I'm feeling much better today. Took my dad off to the doctor first thing and then took him shopping. I dropped him off at home and decided to have a bit of 'me time'. So I went round all the village shops and even sat and had a cup of coffee (it is so good to be able to have the odd cup now and then - I only ever drink it black with no sugar, so the calories aren't a problem).

Finally decided to give 'the bean' a try. I blew it up and have managed to do 25 sit ups on it. Hopefully it will enable me to do these kind of exercises without damaging my back. My tummy wobbles about like an empty sack and I'd love to tighten it up somewhat. Oh, and I got my swimsuit! It's got a little skirt attached to it which just about hides the top of my thighs. I've decided that once I'm in the water I'm not going to worry about what I look like, but it's getting from the changing room to the pool that I'm self-conscious about. At the moment the swimsuit only just fits, so I'm hoping that, come September when I start my swimming classes, I will be a bit smaller. Actually, that's nonsense. I KNOW I will be a bit smaller by then!

In the middle of the night, when I was doing my usual wide awake club (I'm the founder member! I've been an insomniac since I was a teenager), I lay thinking about a reward system. My plan is to set myself little goals and when I reach them to give myself a treat. I've decided that my treat for when I reach 100 pounds lost is going to be botox or something similar. (Shock, horror!) I don't really worry too much about my age lines s and wrinkles - I'm 51 and not 20, so I deserve some facial recognition in the way of little lines. However, I've got a vertical line between my eyebrows and would love to have that treated.

Other than that my treats are a lot more down to earth. Going to the theatre to see a play; taking DH away for the weekend; having a manicure/pedicure. These are the sort of things that I seldom get to do these days and I would like to be kinder to myself.

My DH has left me a whole pile of Latin translation to get through, so I suppose I'd better get started or I won't have time for another walk in the park later today. Sine labore non erit panis in ore.

Have a healthy and happy Monday x

Can someone tell me why my profile picture cuts off my head?

Good morning ladies:
Hope you all had a great celebration yesterday. I did well with my food choices. I even made chocolate cupcakes for everyone but had them frost their own. That way I didn't have to lick my fingers :-) They had fun with it too. I sent all the left overs home with our son.

The weather is supposed to be warm this week so today is yardwork day before the heat hits. Then I'll just have to sit and enjoy it! :laugh:

Since this is for the "mature women" do any of you suffer with tendinitis? (sp?) I think that's what's going on with my right arm and I have been putting ice on it for the last couple of days. Typing is kind of painful so I am about done with this post ;-( Let me know if you know any trick to heal this up. I'll probably call the doctor tomorrow to make an appointment unless I get really good advice here ;-)

Have a great day,
Esther

Esther, I'm a tendonitis suferer. I get it in my right elbow and both my heels. Unfortunately I can't have anti-inflamatory drugs (I'm asthmatic), but Ido have a brace that I wear on my elbow and in the past I have also had cortisone injections. I know that some people swear by the injections, I just swear at them! I have said that I won't have them again as they were extremely painful. My physiotherapist also told me to rest my wrist when I have a flare up, as it is most likely the movement of the wrist that causes the problem further up (elbow).

Good luck with it. You could also try the usual ice treatments. It's possible that you will get some relief from it.

Feel better x

Thanks. I was assuming that the ice would help since it's an inflamation. I just am frustrated that it's the right arm - which makes sense because it's the one I use more!!!

...Barb – love your story about the pizzas. It reminded me that when we were in Banff last year we went to a restaurant called Melissa’s for breakfast and a man came up with the coffee pot and asked if we wanted coffee. We asked if it was possible to have decaf and he said we would have to ask the waitress as he was just a customer helping out because they were busy. You Canadians sure are a helpful lot. I will certainly let you know all know if I am going to make it to Vancouver next year and we can meet up. We spent a night there last year and I loved it. I hope Mai Li's back gets better soon so you don't have to resort to 'your' sleeping pills....

Denise,

The closest I come to being a Canuck is that my mom is originally from there!! I actually live in the States, about 375 miles south of the Canadian border. I do agree that Canadians are a helpful lot, however.!!

I survived the 4th. Came home last night and crawled into bed before the fireworks started on tv. They were already going off around here, and even with the "anti -noise" measures I have in place, Pepper was a little snuggle bunny He decided the best place for him to be was laying crossways with his head and torso on top of my chest. Since he makes a better door than a window, this made any hope of seeing the tv screen a very dim one!:laugh: :laugh: I relocated him several times, right next to me, but he kept reverting to his place of choice like a little canine magnet!!:ohwell: Bradley and Mai Li were oblivious to the noise outside.

I finally decided if I wasn't going to see the tv screen anyway, I might as well roll over and be comfortable. I didn't really sleep, but did get through until midnight when the "firebugs" are required to stop. The tv went off, and we all went to sleep, until Mai Li woke up at 3a, in search of a snack. Once that was given, then guess who was wide awake? Yup, me of course.:grumble: I found a Masterpiece Mystery on PBS and watched Miss Marple solve another murder and other assorted goings on. Then I went back to sleep and didn't get up until 9a!! Today is a holiday, so I decided to act like it.:drinker: :drinker:

When I took the doggies out, I ran into my neighbor, who was out with his two, and we decided to go back to the same place we went on Saturday and have breakfast again. Today I found they do an excellent veggie omelette. Now I am getting the "nods" and have decided a nap is in order before I take my walk later this afternoon. Weather is low 70's, no rain, some overcast, with a few chances for the sun to peak through.

I didn't do to badly on calories yesterday. My dessert was favorably received. Maybe I should write down what I did for next time....:laugh: and when I weighed today, I had not gained from the day before. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Hello to Esther, again.

Have a good Monday.

Barb

Well, I lost my internet connection and so I lost my post! Luckily it wasn't very long and I think I remember most of it.

Barbie(cat)--you'd be amazed at all the different kinds of adult trikes there are! Mine is electric-asisted but you can also get pedal-only and light-weight ones. I believe they even have folding ones for taking along with you when you travel.
I got my first after a bad bike accident that lead to emergency surgery on my leg. A couple of years ago I gotr the electric one for longer trips and for when my leg bothers me--usually not until after work. The motor also comes in handy at certain intersections.

I got a number of Leslie Sansone workouts from my dd's boyfriend yesterday. He got them from a friends wife--ones I don't have, too! I'm excited. I LOVE her workouts and am glad to have some new ones. I now have approximately 40 miles of different walking routines.

Today, though, I am going to walk outside. It is a beautiful day and it's supposed to get very warm later this week.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Finally got to read the posts. I really enjoy them so much.
Michele, before I forget: I never noticed about the FT7, because I stop it when I finish exercising and then go back when I am posting. I did think we are supposed to keep losing after exercising for a certain period of time. That is why I started exercising 3 times a day. I get on elepitcal when I first get up, I now go 20=30 mins. Then in afternoon or eveing is my "real" exercise biking or walking and finally before bed I try to get in another 30 mins on eleptical. I thought this would jump start my metabolism, but no such luck.
Barbie= I also dislike water. When I began losing weight in April I decided that I would have one cup of coffe in AM and rest of day only drink water. My biggest problem is that I do not get thirsty. When I am home I force myself, like you to drink 8 oz., but for me I do it every time I go to BR that way I have my 11 glasses in before evening. But, if I waited to get thirsty I would never drink.
Well, I need to get a shower and start on favors for Melissa's shower on Sat. I am using a caterer )sp) so hope it goes well. She is a vegetarian herself, and her pictures sound great.
I have finished a new recipe and thought I would share it with all who love veggies:
Portabella mushrooms ( I use 1 per person)
1 red, yellow, orange pepper
1 container of buttom mushrrom ( whole)
1 large white onion
2 tomatoes
1 sliced zucchinni
Put portabellas on bottom of pan *I use large glass dish
layer all other vegies
Pour small bottle of fat free italian zesty dressing
cook 325 degrees for 1 to 1& 1/2 hours at 325 degrees
serve over brown rice
1/2 rice and about 2 cups veggies is only 155 cal.
If you must have meat you can put chicken in place of portabella mushroom, but have no idea about cal in meat

For those of you who did not see my post I rode 32 miles on my bike today. I am sooo stinking proud of me.
Great week ladies=you are all in my prayers as you go about this journey called life.
linda

Hi everyone,
I am posting to pick up the July thread. I read most every day and track my food most every day. Just not much time to post. I appreciate each and everyone of you.

Lianne in beautiful sunny Fieldbrook.
:glasses: :glasses: :glasses: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Good morning ladies.

It's a little overcast and cool today. No sign of the sun yet.

Linda, your recipe sounds delicious! I've copied it into my recipes file on my laptop and will give it a try out this weekend.

Last night I got a call from Son-in-law who said that he had something he wanted me to listen to. We were in the car at the time, so the call was over the bluetooth. Anyway, he played me a recording of the twins heartbeats. They sound so strong! I immediately had a little cry (I'm such a sap sometimes). I can't wait until the next scan when we hope to find out the sex of the babies.

I'm feeling as though I'm playing truant today. When I was speaking to my dad on the phone first thing this morning, he sounded really upbeat and he's got plans for the day so I told him that I'm going to let him get on with it and I'll see him tomorrow. I'm also not going to visit mum-in-law in the nursing home. DH won't be back until latish and I've finished all my Latin translation for him, so I've got the day to myself. A little shopping later on I think! Other than that, I'm going to spend the day pottering around the house - trying to get a few things cleared out. We have my step-grandson coming to stay on Sunday night as his dad has to be up at the other end of the country for an early business meeting on Monday morning. It will be the first time that Bobby has stayed over and I'm looking forward to it. I want to think of something fun for the two of us to do on Monday.

Treadmill time now. Have a health filled day everyone. x

I am at almost at the end of my 50's. Will be 59 there next month. I have had trouble all my life with weight. I had gastric bypass surgery in 1995 and had a dr who didn't do things right. Couldn't keep anything down for 5 years which, I believe, messed up my metabolism badly. I lost a lot of muscle mass and so have a very sluggish metabolism. I was diagnosed with this and with the encouragement (NOT) of I might lose 10 lbs a year. Well, I am out to prove them wrong, but will need the encouragement in the down times. Thanks for listening. :flowerforyou:

I am at almost at the end of my 50's. Will be 59 there next month. I have had trouble all my life with weight. I had gastric bypass surgery in 1995 and had a dr who didn't do things right. Couldn't keep anything down for 5 years which, I believe, messed up my metabolism badly. I lost a lot of muscle mass and so have a very sluggish metabolism. I was diagnosed with this and with the encouragement (NOT) of I might lose 10 lbs a year. Well, I am out to prove them wrong, but will need the encouragement in the down times. Thanks for listening. :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: if you are looking for encouragement, support, inspiration, and friends who will listen to you endlessly, you have come to the right place....this group of women changed my life.....jump right in and start reading and then post and tell us more about yourself, ask your questions and stay open minded......we're glad to have you with us,
and drink lots of water :drinker: :drinker:

Barbie is right. You have come to the right place to get encouragement. Good luck.

I made it through the festivities on Sunday so successfully. Then yesterday I just had that kind of day where anything and everything made it into my mouth. I exceeded my calories for the first time in a long time. I'm so disgusted with myself but am ready to get back on track. I have been to Curves and now have more yard work to do. I can do this!!!! No one else can do it for me.!

Have a great day everyone.

Esther

:flowerforyou: Welcome to the newbies! This is the greatest place to get all the encouragement you need and to voice your frustration as well

I just finished catching up on everyone, WOW so many of you did a great job over the 4th, me not so good but not to be discouraged I know I will be able to reclaim the small amount by next weekend when I weigh in again. Putting on clothes this am found that what I'd chosen was really loose and my boss noticed the "new" clothes so much fun having 4-5 year old clothes back and looking new. Congrats to those that did well:drinker:

NO GRANDSON #2, we thought it would be Saturday, DIL#2 was in hard labor for about 6 hrs and then nothing! She missed our BBQ, although Son #2 and Grandson #1 came had fun with them, now he's left to return to Fort Jackson for the rest of the month, and we all hope this baby will arrive soon!

Sunday started out a beautiful day, we got in the Hot Tub early but by dinner time when we were headed to Mile High Stadium for the Lacross game and fireworks it was pouring. they stopped the game with 7 min left for a half hour rain/lightening delay since we were totally wet we said enough and went home, no fireworks. But Peanut was glad we were home and he promptly went and hid in our bed under the covers for the rest of the night.

Yesterday we had another restful day, installed my XM radio in my car but this morning it's not receiving correctly :grumble: I get real clear reception when the car is under a bridge and that is so wrong! I'm hoping that hubby can fix it tonight.

We are expecting the weather to have thundershowers again this afternoon and tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop 20-25 degrees (today it's getting up to 92), maybe this change in weather will bring on full blown labor for DIL#2...we can hope

Mom called this am to see if great grandson #2 had arrived, and I was sorry to disappoint her, she has a full day planned getting her hair done, colored and clipped. They have a person that comes to the Foster home, I'm glad that they do it will lift her spirits. Friday (July 9) would have been Dad's 86th birthday and I'm thinking she will be a bit blue this week so am hoping getting her hair done will give her a bit of a boost.

Everyone have a good day. :flowerforyou:

Laura