WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

Sending prayers to all who were touched by the Boston tragedy. It is too horrible to imagine. It seems like we are glued to our TV's watching these types of catastrophic events play out way too much in today's world. Let us hope and pray that we can unite to put an end to these evil deeds.

Hello ladies!

I haven't posted for awhile and my goodness- so many pages! I have given up on reading everything!

I see there has been loss and some trials that are being dealt with. To you ladies I send my positive thoughts and prayers

Congrats to everyone who is achieving their personal goals :happy: Keep it up! You're doing great!

The situation in Boston is heartbreaking :brokenheart: I can't make sense of the violence against innocent people that is so prevalent in our society anymore. Prayers to all those involved.

My DH and I (and Buddy the dog) went hiking a couple of weekends ago to a place about 50 minutes north of the city. It was so GREAT to be outside in the sunshine and away from the concrete! It does seem there are many places like this you can get to easily. We have been in NYC for only two years and this summer will probably be one of exploring areas like this. I know I would like to try to get into hiking. DH is very excited about this! He was the Scoutmaster for our son's BS troop and they used to do a lot of hiking. Should be fun!

I bought a HR monitor to use while I work out. I would like to keep my HR in the "fat burning" range as much as possible while I work out. We'll see what happens. If it helps get rid of my fat faster, woo hoo

The weather here has been pretty nice the past couple of days. The cherry trees are blooming so beautifully :flowerforyou:
Blue skies and sunshine makes me feel happier!

Eating healthier certainly does change your taste for some things. I had calories left the other night and decided to have two Girl Scout cookies with my tea. I didn't enjoy them at all :sick: They tasted fake to me. I am going to say that is a good thing!

Will sign off for now.
Everyone have a good evening!
Keep doing positive things

Lora in NYC

Hi my name is Patti, i am a starter not very good at keeping up with this computer age stuff but it sure beats going to weight watchers or over eaters! I work with a wonderful inspiring woman who has lost 60 -70 punds and just loves this sight.
I live in NY and no not a big city, just a nice country setting.
I have lost 32 pounds with a goal of 40 by may 3rd. That is unlikely at this point but I am determined to get in better shape. The trick will be to stay on track. My next goal will be to get another 30 pounds elimated. Smaller goals one rotten exersise at a time. Truth be told I hate to work out and know I must:yawn:
Good luck to all my over 50 soon to be friends. By the way to the person who is done with kemo God bless you!

Bumping for later. I've been consumed by work and travel. Eating, exercise, and other good habits went underground for 10 days, but glad to be back on track now.

Rori
in snowy Colorado Foothills

Keeping things short:
I am saddened by today’s events in Boston and can only pray for all the victims and their families. I’m at a complete loss of words. I find it all so heart wrenching and way too difficult to understand.

Janemartin- happy to hear you have found a possibility, good luck with the appointment.:bigsmile:

Jodios- I don’t think you ever get over losing a parent, but memories can really bring you peace. :flowerforyou:
I also love Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt!

Cheryl - Your DD is Stunning! I hope you are feeling better and your test went well.

Meg – I hope some how your DD gets the message.:frown:

Lucy – I was mainly walking and pricing a few things for a baby gift.

Michele in NC – I have the same DVS’s , Leslie’s are quite the workout aren’t they? :smokin:
I say Keep the deck , mine is wood and I have to re-stain it every year! So much for the 15 year stain that only lasts for one! I would love to replace it with composite, maybe someday.

Barbie- Happy to hear your Jake is home!:bigsmile:

Peace ~N~ Hugs
Carol in WNY

:flowerforyou: Spent too long reading and logging, but just wanted to say how sad I am to hear about the bombs in Boston.

I hope any loved ones are safe if they were in the area at the time.

:flowerforyou: Barbie glad Jake is home again.

8:00 a.m. I'm late, - still feeling a bit tired, so taking longer to do most things, and not got back to exercising just yet :embarassed: but I'm back on the doggy walk :bigsmile: and walking at lunch time, so I'm getting there. I've been left with a nasty cold sore on my lip :grumble:

Must dash - have a good day my vit F friends

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

No time to post this morning, just popping in to say hello!

Have a great day!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in sunny again NC

I hope everyone can make it through the day with grace and dignity.. and remember to tell the people you love, I love you~because we just never know what this world will bring :flowerforyou:

Well said, grandmallie. Your words of advice are wise, and I'm reminded to tell those I love frequently that they are loved and very dear.

Katla

Good morning everyone - just a quick pop-by to say hello. I made myself work out yesterday even though I didn't want to, and then I made a yummy vegetable soup to try to wash the weekend away with. I had a great time shopping with my sister on Sunday for her mother-of-the-bride dress - and we were successful! She's going to be lovely.

It's been an emotional roller-coaster this week - a FB acquaintance lost her son unexpectedly - he was born with many issues as one-half of twins (his brother didn't make it) but had been doing terrific, learned to walk and communicate, was just zipping along at five and half years, had a little stuffy nose so she decided to keep him home and have the doctor take a look for allergies, no big deal. By the end of the day he had had three full cardiac arrests in the ER and was brain dead. Absolutely heartbreaking. He was declared dead on her birthday - and while they were taking him to the operating room to try to harvest his organs, Boston happened. Another friend lost her dear friend while talking to her on the phone - they were just having a normal conversation, then the friend said she wasn't feeling well; by the time the other friend got there four minutes later she had died from diabetic shock. Life is such an unexpected gift.

And on that cheery note, treasure your day.



M.

Jodios – YES!!! I knew I was right that bowling is NOT a sport - - activity, yes but sport, no (and I too can’t imagine watching it on TV, nor can I watch poker – yes, really, poker!).

JB in Portland – “mental and emotional indigestion” what a brilliant description!

Lucy – no apologies necessary for “the rant”, we’re here to listen and support (and rant too, when indicated)

Jmkmomm – walking on an incline is a great way to work your thighs (and buns too)!

Rori – Welcome back, hope your conference in San Diego was a smashing success. Did you get to connect with any MFP gals while you were there?

CityJaneLondon – Wow, that’s a wonderful NSV – your dedication is paying off and you’re right to celebrate the small things! :flowerforyou:

M. – Yikes, what a day you dealt with. You are so right that we need to treasure each day.

BJ – try adding avocado to your smoothies, it has “good” fats and adds no discernable flavor



Brooke from Colorado

“We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there too.” - - Kristin Nartz