WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013
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Hello Lovelies,
I'm back after a few months away. I had a string of sinus infections going back to December and I couldn't shake them. I finally had sinus surgery a few weeks ago, and I'm starting to feel like myself again. I made it to the gym today and hit the treadmill for 30 minutes. That was my first real exercise since January! I've gained back 3 pounds since December (1 pound a month -- not good). Too many Powerberries and too much stress eating!
Work has been extremely stressful. Some of you might recall I am and ESL teacher, teaching middle school math for the first time, and my co-teacher has made it clear that she doesn't really want or need a partner. I've tried every trick in my book to figure out how to get along, and by January I was out of ideas and energy. I just decided to come in every morning with a smile and a positive attitude, but not try to offer any suggestions or ideas. In mid-March, as it became clear that our beginning level kids were failing, she finally decided that those students should have a separate class -- with me! I think part of her motivation was just to get me out of her room, but that's okay with me -- I'll take it anyway I can get it. :-) So now I have 3 sections of my own, and all my students were failing when they wera assigned to me. I have my work cut out for me, and now I have a lot more work to do every night, but I'm happy to finally be teaching instead of just watching her. It's so late in the school year it will be hard to show any growth for these kids, but I'll do my best. The kids all seem happier, so that's already a step in the right direction.
I'm not sure how often I'll be able to post, and I probably can't keep up with all your messages, but I know I have missed all my virtual friends. You help to keep me accountable, and so many of you inspire me to keep trying, even when I've had too many calories or skipped a workout. I'm looking forward to checking in as often as I can.
Polly
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:flowerforyou: I went to bed at 7:30 last night and slept until after 4:30 and woke up rested and ready to meet the day. The dogs got a great walk and I had the energy to take on a bookkeeping task that I had been putting off. Jake went to the gym and volunteered to stop at the grocery store on his way home. He has been fixing his own meals so he can eat when and what he wants which frees me to do the same. Since I didn’t have to fix lunch for the two of us, I was able to meet my late-rising friend for a long walk at 11:00 followed by tea and more conversation without worrying about fixing lunch. My friend’s father died recently in Texas and she has been flying back and forth to be available to her mom. She had a bunch of heavy things she wanted to talk about and I was glad to have time.
Breakfast ---vanilla Isagenix shake with walnuts, flax seed, calcium powder, and almond milk
Snack---oatmeal with raisins and chopped walnuts
Lunch---two eggs scrambled with sweet onion, red pepper, and broccoli.
:flowerforyou: The dogs are being very patient but I know they want to go for another walk….Jake took them out at noon but they love our longer walks.
:flowerforyou: CityJane, Your trip to Paris sounds fabulous….i know you’ll enjoy every minute of it.
:flowerforyou: Amanda, your day at the farm with the grandtwins sounds perfect.
DeeDee, I am so sorry to hear about your trees
:flowerforyou: Kathy PlantLady, happy to see you again……take it one day at a time.
:flowerforyou: Brooke, I share your delight in seeing the mountains when you walk…..we see the Olympic snow capped mountains…….love your quote
:flowerforyou: Marcia, congrats on your no chocolate victory….take it one day at a time and it will soon become your lifestyle.
:flowerforyou: Meg, one important point about wearing/carrying a pedometer is to compare your steps each day to your own steps not anyone else’s …….keep looking for ways to be active and the numbers will grow…..and never compare your steps with mine until you’re retired, get rid of your children, move somewhere with a milder climate, and get dogs that never tire of walking.:laugh:
:flowerforyou: Jane in SLC, your exercise plan sounds awesome
:flowerforyou: Polly, starting by coming from a place of love and tolerance has turned into a better working situation for you.
Barbie from NW Washington
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evening ladies,
well did ok calorie wise today...have to grocery shopping tomorrow, it takes me twice as long because I read all the labels,but I guess that is a good thing.
I just broke down and bought 2 -1 lb packs of PB2 -one regular and one chocolate..ive never tried powdered pb,but want the protein and hoping this is a good fit..Im not much into protein shakes,but maybe I will give it a shot, I do have some individual flax packets I could add,what else do you add to protein shakes?
I cant totally give up my chocolate, but didnt someone say that the 3 musketeer's mini's are only 25 cal. per piece? I could do that..
I did the treadmill for 15 minutes today, shouldnt have done that:grumble: Oh the heel..I am doing the stretches and all of that, but not faithfully. I just want it to go away....well I am off just wanted to check in with everyone.. Hope your having a spectacular weekend:flowerforyou:
oh and by the way` that beautiful picture on my profile is my DGD0 -
Evening all you lovely ladies. Having a great day so far.
I slept in - such a rare treat. :yawn: Ate a healthy breakfast I call my cholesterol buster: oatmeal, apples and walnuts.:bigsmile: (I'm really hoping the weight loss, healthier eating and increased exercise will get my cholesterol into the acceptable range - I really don't want to start taking cholesterol meds.) Anyway, read the paper, did yoga, hit the library and went to piano lessons. It was a bit challenging to get around town since the main road I live off of is still closed due to flooding closer to town. I had to take a rather circuitous route, but I did manage to make my lesson just a couple of minutes late. Then DH and I went to our favorite sushi place for a lovely early meal. I'm stuffed but just put in my calories and still have some left. Even my sodium numbers look good. :drinker: :drinker:
Grandmallie - love the new pic of your DGD. I love Skype! FYI - dark chocolate is actually good for you and a small square is under 50 cal for most bars
Welcome to all the newbies:smooched:
Congrats on all the SV and NSV - just love it when I get to "rediscover" something I haven't been able to wear!:flowerforyou:
Sending virtual hugs to all who need one
BTW - I noticed when we were shopping at Costco and Mariano's this week how much healthier the food going down the check out belt is now that I've been doing MFP for awhile. We bought loads of veggies, fruit, yogurt, fish and very little in the way of carbs (brown rice) and NO junk - not even crackers....and I'm really liking what we are eating. I'm not feeling like I'm missing out at all. Amazing!:laugh: Have a great evening. Jodios
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We went to Applebees tonight, my husband was excited to try out the 2 for $20 special. The best deals as far as calories is the Weight watchers and under 550 calories meals, NOT the 2 for $20. So i am looking at the menu, checked on the data base here and decided on the Bourbon street chicken. I knew I would just eat a portion of it but that was no problem since it tasted terrible. The waitress said it was probably how they blacken the chicken. I ate the shrimp, about 5 small pieces and a small bite of the chicken. Now the spinach artichoke dip was good. I had to take control of my appetite to make myself stop but I did just eat a little of it. It was very high in calories. I thought because it was spinach and artichokes that it might be healthy. Then I saw the amount of cheese in it. And it seemed like every waitress was taking a serving of it to every table. We have a very unhealthy US!!!! So DH had me take a taste of his riblet. ECH!!!!! Salty, terribly salty. Got to go look in the frig to see what I have here at home
Hungry Joyce in sunny southern Indiana0 -
Hi, Ladies:
I haven't written the last few days because I haven't known where to start. I have logged faithfully, walked, weeded, dug, mulched and sweated yet I gained another pound last week. It's so discouraging. After I log each day, there's a little note on the bottom of the page that says, "If every day was like today, you'd weigh ____ in 5 weeks." It's always lower, so what's my problem? What to do?
Hubby's dialysis time has been increased to 4 hours and 40 minutes because his clearance numbers are going down instead of up with dialysis. Stress is not good for weight loss either.
Thanks for any ideas you might have to help me.
Sharon from Michigan0 -
M. – Sorry to hear your dealing with such stress and grief. Be sure to be extra kind to yourself while this is going on! You made me laugh at loud about how your DH might respond to team-building differently if food were involved (hmm, come to think of it, maybe so would I)!
Meg – How goes things with DD? Did she move and/or get a new attitude?? If I missed an update on this, my apologies! Also, when is Bennie having his surgery?
BJ – Wow - - - 200 “high fives” headed to SW Ontario, that is amazing and so are you!! :drinker:
Jane in SLC – Safe travels, sorry your mother’s health is failing, it’s hard to watch. Your setting up Visiting Angels will help her and give you peace of mind. Good planning for your exercise, even more important when you’re dealing with so much stress! You too be kind to yourself :flowerforyou:
Mary from Boston – How wonderful that you were able to truly rest last night after so much anxiety these last days. “Boston Strong” :bigsmile:
Juanita – Sorry to hear snow keeps returning (it is happening here too)! But good for you for walking anyway, you’re doing great and are a fine example yourself!
Joyce – Here’s hoping you and DH are found by the perfect cat companion soon!
Polly – Wow, what a situation you’ve been dealing with! The kids who are in your care are so fortunate, because you obviously really care whether they’re improving! All you (and any of us) can do is your best, a desire to make a difference already does :flowerforyou:
Barbie – how nice that you were able to be there for your friend (and get a walk in too)! It certainly sounds like you’ve had a lovely day
Jodi – What a full and fulfilling day you had! I know what you mean about the groceries, I went to the store yesterday and it was all produce with a wee bit of dairy and chicken, nothing processed at all and my taste buds couldn’t be happier
Hungry Joyce – Hoping you found something tasty and healthy at home after your dining out disappointment :sad:
Brooke from Colorado
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”0 -
Thanks Brooke but little Miss Melody is sitting right here beside us and I'm sure she will be our only cat for quite a while.. But I do remember what it is like to have 2 cats chasing each other around the house.
Contented Joyce in southern Indiana0 -
Hi, Ladies:
I haven't written the last few days because I haven't known where to start. I have logged faithfully, walked, weeded, dug, mulched and sweated yet I gained another pound last week. It's so discouraging. After I log each day, there's a little note on the bottom of the page that says, "If every day was like today, you'd weigh ____ in 5 weeks." It's always lower, so what's my problem? What to do?
Hubby's dialysis time has been increased to 4 hours and 40 minutes because his clearance numbers are going down instead of up with dialysis. Stress is not good for weight loss either.
Thanks for any ideas you might have to help me.
Sharon from Michigan
:flowerforyou: Hi Sharon, I'd love to be able to look at your food diary to see what you're eating...there are a lot of reasons for weight fluctuation so don't be discouraged....are you drinking enough water? are you staying away from processed foods? are you eating enough veggies? are you measuring your portions accurately? do you have accurate counts for the calories you've burned? are you eating enough calories to properly nourish your body? are all your calories nutrition dense? These are just a few questions to ask yourself is this a long time trend or just a few days?0 -
cityjane - I'm sure your friend's remark made you feel great and most likely prompted you to eat less. You made me jealous a few days ago when you initially told us you were going to Paris...lol. Have a great time! You said that hubby bought the machines when you moved to the country. What country did you move from?
DeeDee - thanks for asking, we were lucky in that we didn't get any damage from the storms. The weather is chilly again (boo). At least today it isn't raining. Maybe I'll work on cleaning the railing on the deck this afternoon.
Went to yoga this morning. As I was doing yoga, I looked down and -- yikes, what's that? I'd gotten my period. Now this is ridiculous. Tomorrow I'm planning to do some balancing games on the Wii.
Jessica called. It's Kris (latest bf) birthday today. They'll be down next weekend so I made him a fudge cake. We'll be having the end of the season bowling party here so I'm thinking of getting these burgers at Sams. Never had them, Vince had them last year at the bowling party and he says they are pretty thick so I'll get some and we can try them out. I'll also get some hamburger buns.
I like to do the cooking for the next week on the weekend so today I made these muffin tin crab cakes. I followed the recipe but I'm thinking that they may be a tad too dry, maybe next time less bread crumbs. Maybe they aren't so dry but mine are dryer because I used whole wheat bread crumbs. I also made pork chops, cod, tried a new recipe for these graham cracker bars (I'll give half to Jess and Kris to take home and half to the gal who I'll see Thur....more about that later), now his cake is cooling. When I made it the last time, I thought that maybe it really needed 2 hours to cool rather than the 1-1/2 the recipe calls for so I'll cool it for 2 hrs this time.
About the person I'll take half of the graham cracker bars to. See, I stopped at the bridal store to see if my dress was back (yet again!) Seems it was, but I didn't get a call. I'm not at all happy with the alterations. First I was told that I wouldn't be charged for the alterations because so little had to be done, but in the end I was charged. The shoulders needed to be taken up and alls they did was raise the shoulders and tack down the extra material. Heck, I could have done THAT. Then...after it came back the first time, seems they either didn't do or did incorrectly the one alteration so it was sent back. Now this was a very simple alteration, just bringing the front together so it doesn't go so low. What did they do? They merely tacked the material together. I could have done THAT. And that took 2 weeks to do! You would think that since it was their mistake, it would have been put on the top of the pile and been one of the first things they would have done. They could tell that I wasn't at all pleased with the alteration. I don't think it fits me well at all. So....what I'm going to do is take the dress to a friend of mine who does alterations. I'll give her the other half of these graham bars.
Kathy - those are great measurements. The scale is just a very insignificant part. The measurements mean so much more. I'm sure you'll do the right thing about your shoulder. Good for you donating your clothes!
Brooke - Thanks for the smile with your quote
Since we're going to have the end of season bowling party here, we'll supply the cake (I'll get one with all the bowlers names on it), probably have hamburgers, but I'd like to have something else besides hamburgers. For one thing, they don't appeal to me at all. but don't know what we can have. Still need to think on this a bit. Any ideas anyone? I'd like something that I can make ahead of time, if possible. Last year I took a tray of shrimp to the party with me and that's what I had.
M - a pergola is a structure made of posts and support beams. It provides some shade. It doesn't have a completely closed roof. If you google pergolas, you can see a picture of them.
Jessica and Kris will be here next weekend. I am going to talk to Jessica and ask her to ask Dianna why we aren't allowed to talk to her and ask Jess to let her know that we do want to get to know her. I hate putting Jess in the middle, but I don't know what else to do.
Jane in SLC - so so sorry to hear about your mom. ((((HUGS)))))
erinroro - welcome, we're glad you're here
Mary from Boston - I went to college in Boston, Vince went to MIT for a year, I lived on Comm Ave but my school was on Boyleston. That area was ever so familiar to me! So glad he was caught
Joyce - cats arew like potato chips...you can't have just one! (we have 4)
Polly - welcome back. I'm sorry you were sick, but glad you're getting better
barbie - that was so great for you to be there for your friend. Love the quote
jodios - I used to like only the milk chocolate, now I eat only the dark chocolate and really don't care for the milk chocolate. This is...unless it's the swiss chocolates!
joyce - we do have an unhealthy US. Honestly, if you want something fairly healthy, you almost have to tell them how to make it. I do that a lot "can I have the black bean burger, but no roll (it's always so huge and I'm not there for the roll, I'm there for the burger), no cheese, no mayo, the lettuce, tomato and onion are ok and can I have the steamed broccoli on the side? It's also interesting how your tastebuds change. Now I'm looking for decent foods when we have a pot luck or something, but so many people seem to think that the only way to serve food is with lots and lots of cheesy or creamy gravies. And don't forget the butter <yeach>
Sharon - for one thing, don't pay any attention to what that note "if every day was like this one" says, I can't tell you what it says about me, but I've NEVER gotten to where it says I would be and I don't expect to either. Don't even know why MFP does that.
Oh, I need to get a set of measuring cups that are metal. The ones I have are plastic. Honestly, I never really liked them very much. But today I broke the handle on the 1 cup. Even tho the handle is broken, it's still useable to put some veggies in and have in the fridge for a snack.
Not sure what we're going to be doing tomorrow, but I'm sure we'll be doing something outside.
Yikes! Look at the time, need to go clean my ears and get ready for beddybye.
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele in NC0 -
It has been a good day. We visited with neighbors and had dinner with a group of sailing friends. We had fresh Dungeoness crab. YUM. The food was great and so was getting to see our friends. I'm under my calories but don't expect to see a loss tomorrow. :noway: :bigsmile:
Katla in NW Oregon0 -
Wow - another day of blue skies in London! What's happening?
Got a day of visiting the aged parents - MIL at the nursing home and then picking my dad up from church. Hoping to find time to get a good stomp in later - although I have to make sure I don't go too far from a loo - grr.
I hope everyone has a good Sunday.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Just changed my profile to show our grandson Ethan. He is such a happy little boy (most of the time) :laugh: I've just made his christening cake so that is baking & the house smells wonderful. Thankfully I don't like fruit cake.
Good luck to the London Marathon runners today. There are so many signs that say "For Boston".
Geri in England0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Geri What a beautiful baby !!! He is just adorabe!!! I agree Good luck to all the London Marathon runners!!!
Amanda Enjoy your day visiting!
Michele Your period:noway: :sad: !!! Tell Kris and Jessica to have a slice of that fudge cake for me:laugh: !!! It sounds delish!!!
Katla Sounds like a perfect day! Crab...yum!!!
I`m off to an early start this morning:bigsmile: , however than means no more time for the computer:sad: !
Have a wonderful day ladies!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in chilly but sunny NC0 -
Michele, why don't you have a look at skinnytaste.com for recipes. There is a whole long list down the side with ideas for potluck, snacks etc. I love the Easy no crust spinach and feta pie, which you can cut into portions and stick a cocktail stick in. It's delicious! Or my turkey burgers I posted earlier are fab and just great for a barbecue.
When I said I moved to the country I meant I moved from London into the English countryside. It's quite a big change for me as I lived in London for 40 years. We have no shop in our village, but two pubs! Luckily the train up to London is a short drive away and takes 1 1/2 hours as I go up often to see my grandson and love art galleries and exhibitions. The foreign films I love and used to go to the cinema for I now watch via Lovefilm on the TV so I am not deprived. Yesterday I watched a French film called Paris, to get me in the mood for my trip tomorrow.
I have checked in on line this morning , but haven't put a bag together yet.
DH had a dizzy turn yesterday evening after his trip to the football, but is a bit better today. He has had it before, something to do with the inner ear I suspect. I am hoping my knee holds up with all the walking in Paris. I will strap it when I am there to give it a little support.
Getting excited now! I am planning to have an apple in my handbag for when I feel a bit hungry mid afternoon. Maybe some almonds. I used to get awful hypos, but since I have lost weight they are not so bad, but I do get awfully hungry at that time of day. When you are at home it's easy to make something healthy, but walking about or in a hotel - ???
Love to all. I always liked this quote,
"Who are you pretending not to be?" 0 -
Newbies: We're nearing our 500th post for this thread. MFP limits a thread to 500 posts. Barbie starts a new thread for us and leaves a link to the new thread on the 500th post. Be watching for it.:glasses: :flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon0 -
:flowerforyou: I got to wondering about Joy (Sunshine) who lives in Norway.....hadn't heard from her in awhile.....so I sent her a personal message and found that she and her hubby had gone back to the USA, picked up their moms and took them on a cruise from New Orleans to Rome.....she wrote that they are arriving in Rome today.
:bigsmile: more from me later.....we're doing our Isagenix cleanse day today----haven't done one since before Jake had his surgery and it will be a much needed day for rest, recuperation, and reflection. Barbie from NW Washington 0 -
Good morning from sunny Indiana. Hope every one is having or has had a good day., Smile, drink you water and tell someone you love them. I wish you could see my husband right now. My daughter called and said she needed to borrow our drill bits. I don't know how many tool boxes, kits I have bought him. I have tried to maintain mine. But he uses one of his tools, misplaces it then gets in mine and then of course misplaces it. So he just put the two tool boxes togehter and is sitting on the hallway floor trying to organize our new and improved tool box. He found the container his drill bits comes in and it only had 2 bits in it so he emptied out the box and has now found all of them. We have waisted so much money on buying tools because he loses them
Joyce form southern Indiana0 -
Hi lovely ladies. I have a rotten headache today so will only stop by for a couple of minutes.
JaneSD: sending prayers for you and your mom.
Reallymary: glad things are getting back to normal in beloved Boston
Joyce: I bet you are a bit dehydrated! Drink up!
Polly: glad you are feeling better. I had a string of those sinus infections too. As a mother of two foreign-born children who came here not speaking English I say bless you and all ESL teachers!
Barbie: do you count the steps you get while walking and doing your line dance?
Sharon: are you drinking enough water? Eating enough fiber (25-30 grams a day)? Also don’t cut your calories too low.
Hungry Joyce: I hope you found something yummy but healthy to fill up on.
Brooke: DD#1 has a slightly better attitude this week. She has not moved out but did get a new job at Don and Millie’s (fast-ish food restaurant). They said how many hours she works a week is up to her….she has said that before so I’m not sure she is getting that right. Benny’s surgery is the 29th.
Michele: I’d be unhappy with those alterations too! I hope your friend can fix the dress.
Amanda: you’re still sick? Or I guess having trouble with your IBS? BLEH Hope you feel better soon!
Geri: cute pic!
Not much else to add today. Time for more motrin. I also have been having pain in my right elbow and today woke up to find it swollen and full of fluid. GRRRRRRRR Time for an ice pack! I swear I am an orthopedic nightmare. Well, take care everyone. Meg from pretty nice Omaha0 -
Happy Sunday to All! The weather in GA is just so nice today....not too hot or cold and bright sun out. My azaleas are in full bloom across the front of my house and just gorgeous. For the first time ever, I hired someone to mow and trim the shrubs last week and it looks so much better now. Also, the yellow pollen was washed mostly away due to heavy rain on Thursday.
I took my mom and sis out for Chinese on Saturday and really regretted the place we chose. The food was not good and when I logged the calories, I realized that even though I tried to choose well my day was way off kilter. This journey will be very slow for me but I am determined.0 -
Peaches, glad you had a good day with Sis and Mom . I really, really those days. Mom is in Heaven now and my Sis and I just don't take the same amount of time to get together anymore. Consider yesterday a learning experience, now you know what not to eat!!! I used to have 2 Azalea bushes but my bushes crowded them out. Only one of them is left standing. My husband doens't like to trim the bushes at all. he feels they are a protection for the house, both in sun and no one can see in the house. Boy is he right on that. He does not believe in curb appeal! I do love it when this little azalea bush breaks out and I can see it.
Joyce from southern Indiana0 -
I tried to add a picture of my flowers following the instructions I saw on another post but just can't get it to post.0
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Afternoon everyone. Having another great day - the sun even peaked out for awhile. :glasses: Had fun teaching yoga this morning. Had another big class. I can't wait to retire so I can teach more often.:bigsmile:
Talked to both my kids - always makes for a great day. Since finals are coming up I decided it was care package time again. I backed oatmeal raisin cookies (it was my DS's turn to choose) and they are so yummy. Adding jerky and sour candies to their packages - that should get them through all those late study nights.:drinker:
DS told us that shortly after school is over he is going to WI to meet his girlfriends parents and he wants us to come visit him at school this summer so we can meet her too. I guess it's getting serious between them. He and his GF both have lab jobs at school over the summer so will be together over the break.
We are picking up our DD from school Mother's Day weekend. I'll be lugging her stuff up and down stairs and then driving for many hours but we will be together and that's what counts. :smooched:
Well got to go put up some brown rice for our chinese stir fry tonight. I really need to pack up those cookies soon because I hear them calling my name. :laugh:
Have a great rest of the weekend. Jodios :flowerforyou: :smooched: :drinker: :bigsmile: 0 -
Hello to everyone; not much time here but will write a little.
I worked (volunteered) races both weekend days: Sat. was a 5K to celebrate Spring and today's was one of my favorites, a one miler at an elementary school.......last yr. this school was rained out. Ironically, the Spring one was damp, freezing, gray, and windy. Today's had sun and slightly warmer temps. This is how I got involved with the running community---my daughter's school put on a race to raise PTA funds and in first grade she came home and announced she was doing it; then she joined the kids team with the local running club. She's a junior in college now and still running at school; in part funded by a running scholarship. Never been a record setter (although she was fastest in our state at one very early point) she still loves it. I help at most of our club races and all the high school cross country for the city. As a result a lot of my friends are runners, quite a few in their 70's, including one man who did a half a few weeks ago with one artificial hip on one side and an artificial knee on the other........of course he's not supposed to do this but his attitude is that they'll just replace them if they wear out again. I just shake my head. One of my best friends did an Ironman to celebrate turning 50 and is thinking about doing one for her 60th. I do think that the people you surround yourself with plays a big part in how you view life and what you are capable of yourself. I don't think I'd be half as active without these people in my life. I tease my husband (three yrs. younger) that when he dies the stone is going to say "Did not participate" after the dates. But in the end you can only be responsible for yourself.............wow, did this get away from me...........anyhow, I'm done rambling............I guess.........0 -
Happy Sunday, Friends. My NBA and MLB teams have both lost their games today, but I'm still having a great day. Got to sleep in, did 30 minutes on the recumbent bike, then got an early start on my workload for next week :laugh:
Joyce –I can relate to you, DH and Melody. Our kitty Mars shares a special bond with my husband that just melts my heart. As I write this, they are napping together.
Polly – Can only imagine the stresses of being an ESL teacher. Bless you for the special attention and extra energy you give to your students.:flowerforyou:
Barbie- Your friend is blessed to have you near. I'm sure the walk together was healing.
Grandmallie = Your DGD is a cutie. :smooched: What is the picture in your ticker?
Jodios – I salute your NSV at the grocery store. With your excellent food choices you’ll have the cholesterol down soon, for sure.:drinker:
Sharon – Stay the course. I always sigh when I see the “5 week” projection weight when I post my food. At this point in my life, the weight is just so stubborn. Commitment and persistence with MFP and this support group is the only advice I can provide to you. Also, be sure to try on your clothes as many times the scale can be so arbitrary, but your jeans don’t lie.
Michelle – Sorry you had a bad experience with alterations. :mad: I feel really lucky my local dry cleaner has a true master. I just took my favorite little black dress to her. Because it is lined, and has to be brought in and hemmed up quite a bit, it is going to run me $30, but that’s so much easier than finding a new dress. It’s rare that I dress up, but I’m giving a speech in Boise this week at a gala fundraiser = stressing over this!
Katla – Fresh crabs are one of my all-time favorite foods. I’ll bet you get great ones in the PNW.
Geri – Thanks for sharing picture of darling Ethan. Made me smile. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
CityJaneLondos- You are smart to bring your own healthy munchies on your trip. I am pulling for you to make smart choices in the face of many temptations that look so benign when we’re away from home. You can do it. Bon voyage. :drinker:
Meg – hope the headache and other body pains have diminished. No fun on a weekend. :sad:
YannieJannie-WoW! Love the story of the older runner with artificial hip. You are so lucky to have these inspirational models of courage, health and fitness around you.
I need some advice ladies. I'm shopping for a new blender that can handle tougher fruits and veges. My girlfriend swears by her VitaMix purchased on QVC. I just don't know if a $400 blender is really worth all that....I'd love to hear from those of you who have used one or have something comparable.0 -
:flowerforyou: Meg, when I get up in the morning I dress immediately in jeans, etc. to walk the dogs. I put my pedometer in my pocket then…..when I change clothes after my shower later, I put the pedometer in the pocket of the pants I’ll wear for whatever I’m doing for the day. I don’t take the pedometer out of my pocket until I change into nightclothes after brushing my teeth. I count all my steps every day no matter what I’m doing.
:flowerforyou: Peachstategal, now you know why I avoid going out to restaurants……no matter what I choose, I always wish I could be cooking at home instead so I could control the ingredients and the sodium.
:flowerforyou: I got my minimum 18.000 steps today walking the dogs but otherwise took it pretty easy…….I thought I’d do some weed pulling but Jake was in the mood to watch TV and I had laundry to fold and other little tasks to do so I watched with him and got some indoor stuff accomplished….the great thing about our little yard is that none of the work is an emergency….we’re only a few hours away from bedtime to end the cleanse day….we avoided the lure of taking a nap because that might interfere with falling asleep easily at 8PM.
:bigsmile: m reading “Thinner This Year” and enjoying it. arbie from NW Washington
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Poerava: the vitamix is worth every hot, red cent. I use mine every single day and have never regretted paying the bounty, lol.
Jackie0 -
Geri – what an adorable baby on your page! Such an infectious grin – I bet his laugh is terrific. Oh, pages farther on I see it is Ethan. He is so cute!
Poerava14 - I had always wanted a Vitamix yet didn’t feel justified spending the money. But then DH got me one for my birthday and I so enjoy it! I can make ice cream, I can make soup and all things in between. My sister has a Ninja, and loves that.
Jackie – love the comment about the Vitamix bounty! I think it is worth it, too. It has a terrific warranty.
You know, ladies, you don’t HAVE to click ‘Complete This Entry’. Except for the occasional inadvertent click, I quit doing that a long time ago.
Had a fabulous time at my nephew's wedding - beautiful bride, lots of smiles all around. We were able to reconnect with his half-sisters which was wonderful. One of them looks so much like my mom it made me tear up! (We fell out of touch when their parents divorced years ago.) Doing laundry tonight and getting organized for the coming week.
The thread was my first stop after powering up the PC. Detailed logging will resume tomorrow, along with exercise. I enjoyed every bit of the time and all the food along the way. We’ll see what the scale says in the morning, yet I believe day to day consistency allows the occasional excess.
Sleep well,
Gail, metro Atlanta0 -
I am exhausted after a very very busy weekend. No time to catch up but I wanted to post a picture of me riding my dirty little white girl today. Hopefully I can finally start losing again now that I am riding again,.
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Poerava: the vitamix is worth every hot, red cent. I use mine every single day and have never regretted paying the bounty, lol.
Jackie
I totally agree----I use my Vitamix at :bigsmile: least:bigsmile: once a day! It is wonderful. I make smoothies, salad dressing, the coating for my kale chips, I grind flax seeds, chia seeds, I've made soup. I think my on my highest usage day I used it 4 times. It does indeed clean up as easily as they say it does. The warranty is great. Customer Service at the company is tremendous.
Did I mention I LOVE my Vitamix??
Lin in Central Iowa
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