WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

evening ladies,
im really tired today, I did get up at 4, but have been running to the rest room all day today:noway:
oh well.im sitting in bed now and will probably go to sleep early..
I found a new favorite snack,a tad on the salty side but wayyyyyyyy delicious
I bought the brown rice and sweet potato sweet onion triscit's and paired that with a wedge of garden vegetable laughing cow cheese,OMG it was stupendous..only ate the serving size of triscit and cheese wedge
the sun is shining and it is still a little cold out. but everything is greening up~:flowerforyou: love it!!!!!
im getting darn close to the 30 lb mark and when I do I will order the fit bit flex,it will be out the middle of May..
Any idea's on how I should go about getting a bathing suit that will fit me for the cruise in Oct?
I asked earlier,I have 3 suits that I know wont fit my October, but the suits will be out of the stores my mid July, what to do?

Grandmallie........bathing suits are always available on the web; when you get closer to the cruise, why not order some you like by using your measurements at the time and simply return what you don't like.....

BUMP!!!

Hi Ladies from soggy Omaha. We have gotten 3” of rain just today on top of another 3” last week. So our yard is like soup! I taught for 4 hours today…ugh that is one long class. But it’s my last class of the semester! Yahoo the end is near!
I wore my pedometer today and am right at 6,000 steps. I’m not sure if it’s accurate or not, but I guess if I keep increasing it that will be good, accurate or not. I guess it’s the trend that counts! I did get home and managed 15” on the elliptical, not my goal but it was something. AND I avoided stopping at McDonalds for a sausage egg mcmuffin this morning!

Peaches: oh how I love azaleas! There are some bred for colder climates called northern lights, but I have never had good luck with them. As far as the chinese food goes…live and learn. Too bad you didn’t at least enjoy it!~

Jodios: stay away from the cookies LOL

Poerava: I just have a small blender that can handle up to ice and nothing more, so I can’t offer you any advice, but I think $400 is a bit much too! (says the girl who recently spent over $650 on face cream!)

Barbie thanks for the information on the pedometer. I have worn mine almost all day but did take it off for the elliptical

Gail: that is so wonderful to reconnect with long lost friends or relatives!

Wessecg: what a great picture! Thanks for sharing you look like you are having so much fun!

Nonie: welcome to the group!

Lindasundance: I think you are right…you get the ortho nightmare award! Your surgery is on my birthday! I’m so sorry you have such pain right now.

Janemartin: glad you are getting all settled in your new home.

Michele: your pain is breaking my heart. I wish so much that I could do something for you. You’re right, it’s his choice (and his loss by the way) but I still hope and pray something happens to change things.

LindaC: I’m with you….sick of doing/undoing, being good/being off the wagon. You have the right attitude….just pick up and start again. Did you order our snow for tonight and tomorrow? You should keep it up north with you!

Katla the lazy: hope you got that bike ride in! you are not normally lazy, so maybe it’s just an off day? Hope your hubby had no ill effects from his double insulin dose!

Viv: one transatlantic kick in the butt coming your way!

Jo: what a great idea to keep a diary about your emotions when eating! I bet that will be eye-opening

Amanda: ooooh eyelash extensions! Are they permanent? Wow you are really having a make over!

Kathy: hope you enjoyed the beautiful day!

Jackie I think you are right at least about some of the men. I haven’t been single in a while, but I hear that complaint from my
single friends who encounter it frequently. Seems those men don’t really want a commitment because they came from bad ones, they just want to have fun. I am glad you are happy with your life!

M: I’m with you and little furry mammals! I would love to have more, but we are at the city limit for critters!

Robin: at least you aren’t sitting right next to she-who-must-be-a-pain! I hope you get a new position soon!

Lucy: you were at the game last night? I watched til the 7th inning then couldn’t stay awake any longer. IT was a great game at least til then!

Juanita: here’s hoping the little fur baby feels better soon!

Jmkmomm your mil will be the grand dame of the nursing home in her fur coat! I think that’s wonderful…at one of the homes I take students to there is a lady who is always glammed up…lots of bling, sunglasses, fake eyelashes (they aren’t too bad) and bling=y sweatsuits! She’s so cute and just loves to be dolled up.

Grandmallie: I shall have to look for those triscuits!

DeeDee: stay warm!!!

Well I better post this before the thread closes! Have a good night. Meg from cold and rainy Omaha

Hello All,
Thanks for all the "welcome backs" and encouragement. Much appreciated. Still have to prepare my lessons for tomorrow so not enough time to reply individually, but I offer encouragement to all who are struggling and discouraged. Also sending positive thoughts to those who are not well, or who are facing surgery. It's hard to keep your focus on weight loss and exercise when you are in pain and you know you will be recovering and limited in your activities for awhile. Do the best you can, and know that when you feel better, you can pick up where you left off.

I'm back to logging all my food after a few months of not tracking it closely, and now I can see why the pounds are creeping back on. I haven't been as mindful about what I'm eating, and I'm not eating enough of the high quality foods. I'm snacking, instead, and not on the better snacks that I was having before. Deep breath. I retained about 75% of the good habits I worked so hard to establish last summer and fall, but now I need to work on those other entrenched bad habits. I might not be able to eliminate ALL of my food vices, but I CAN do better.

Thoughts and prayers to all our midwestern friends who are dealing with the heavy rains and flooding...May the sun come out soon.

Chins up, ladies.

Polly

Katla - I think some of it is that my son feels that he's 27 now so I should stop worrying about him. Like that's ever gonna happen!

Phyllis - I can't help but think of Vince's "team building". What did they do? They went to the local go kart and rode the go karts! They then billed that to the company as a "team building exercise".....lol

It's gotten pretty chilly today. At least no rain is in the forecast.

Jo - have an emotional day. So sorry about your mother, I know that that hurts.

Those magic cookie bars ARE very good. I've put them in the freezer, but I've even put them behind a bag of frozen lobster that I have so that they are harder to get at.

grandmalle - good for you portioning out your snacks. I do that lots, helps me from overeating, too. I hope you feel better fast and that it isn't anything real serious

Have potatoes in the microwave right now cooking. We'll have them with dinner tonight.

kathy - Vince didn't really change his mind about going to the wedding, I really think he's doing it for Denise and me, not because he cares himself. If it were totally up to him, I don't think he'd go. A friend of Bryan's from college got married this past November and wanted Bryan to be in the wedding. He said that he couldn't afford it, but Jessica told us that this was one factor but also that Bryan didn't feel he should leave Dianna. Bryan is just going to have to learn that loving someone means that you want the best for them, even if it's not exactly what you want. You don't hold the person back, you let them go. Honestly, it's going to be hard to keep the lines of communication open when Bryan has said "I want nothing more to do with you"

Went to the extremepump class, only they didn't have the class, there was some sort of health expo. So I went to a friend's and picked up some old toothbrushes from her, mailed two packages out of the country, took the food to the soup kitchen, bought Vince milk, then home and we worked outside. The pool is looked fairly decent. In the deep end you can now tell that the Polaris is blue! That's an accomplishment!!! Seeded part of the yard. Tonight is mahjongg. Update: maj'd 3 times!

Jackie - congrats on the runs. I'm always in awe of someone who can do that, running just isn't my "thing" at all

Thank you, everyone, for all your support about Bryan. Over the next few months you'll probably hear me wining just ignore it.

katla - wow, dh has lost a lot!

Robin - I do hope you get something soon. You deserve it!

Lucy in DE - thanks for reminding me about the serenity prayer. I really have to learn to accept the things I cannot change. I honestly don't know if Jess talks to Dianna or just facebooks her, but at least she's allowed to communicate with Dianna. I really hate asking her to get in the middle, but I don't know what else to do.

I'm thinking that I'll do a bosu DVD tomorrow. Then we have Newcomer board meeting. It's supposed to be nice so Vince said that we could put the heater on and I can probably get into the spa to clean it out.

jodios - I don't know who is going to be at the wedding. Remember, it's in Spain. I know that Vince, Jess, Denise and I will be there. Don't know if any of his friends from the states will be and I don't know how to get in touch with anyone

Juanita - so sorry about your doggie, but glad you're getting it taken care of

grandmalle - yanniejannie had a great suggestion. You can always get bathing suits off the Internet.

wannabpiper - welcome! I've never had that problem. Maybe what you need to do is not start out running but start by walking at a good clip and gradually build yourself up to running.

barbie - feel better fast. We need you and your wisdom!

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Hi Everyone. I am relatively new on this site. I have a lot to lose, especially since I am only 4'10" tall, but I am determined to do it. I have struggled with my weight all of my life. I just want to go to the store and pick out cute clothes that fit comfortably. Do they have any challenges on this site? Where do I find them? Good luck everyone. Rozann

Some have been talking about the book called thinner this year I haven't read it yet but I have downloaded the Receipe book that is called Stepforward for Thinner this year ,younger next year 65 recipes there are some good recipes just thought I'd let you know
I got it off my KOBO ereader


juanita in sudbury

Gail: Nancy is in my prayers.:flowerforyou:

Michele: My son thought I shouldn’t worry about him at 27, but at 37 he appreciates it. Patience is the hardest thing. I hope it pays off for you eventually and I’m sorry that now isn’t great.:flowerforyou:

Barbie: I thought it was you who started the new threads. I’m glad to know you don’t have to sit and wait for the magic number. Hurray for technology!:bigsmile:

Renny: I hope you rest well and tomorrow is awesome.:flowerforyou:

It was beautiful here today and also chilly. My daughter lives near Boulder, CO and my son is somewhere on the East Coast. We win the family weather award for today.:bigsmile: I visited with a friend this afternoon who asked me all about MPF. She asked what I can eat. I said anything I want. She looked at me like I’m crazy. I forgot to tell her about measuring and portion control. Next time I see her I hope I have my brain with me.:laugh:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon.

Trying to read everyday and keep up with this page. This kept me motivated and feeling the "love and support"Thank you all for your kind works and support.:drinker: :drinker:

Our fruit trees are all blooming. We just got 6 avocados from our dwaft tree! This is only the second year with avacados! We just pulled out some vining roses to make way for the garden again. We need to get new topsoil! I finally got out all the mint roots! Man, they grow every where! Our roma tomato bush lasted through the winter and is getting new tomatoes! Now, if I can keep the dogs out of them,we should have a great crop of freah tomatoes.Strawberrys also lasted through the winter, but any suggestions to keep the insects from eating them, only organic ideas please!:flowerforyou:
I am going to the pool with DD tomorrow, so should be an easy day on the joints! I think I am going to start working with some weight machines and do light intervals on the treadmill. Give the elliptical a break for awhile.Need to confuse my body and get it off the plateau!

Anyway, I sat down here at 10:30 pm and now its 11:45pm. One good thing is that if I am here I am not eating or thinking about eating! Amen!!:bigsmile:
Have a strong week, strong in your plans to eat healthy,to nuture your body,mind and soul.Be kind to yourself and share a smile with everyone you meet! You are special! :flowerforyou:
LindaS
BARBIE:flowerforyou: - I don’t usually eat processed foods. I have been trying to shake up my metabolism by eating different foods. I don’t eat much meat and can’t buy the wild Alaskan salmon yet. Even the frozen wild salmon was gone at Costco. I am getting back to my greek yogurt twice a day. We will see how it goes! Thank you for you kind words!
Michele:flowerforyou: - glad that Vince is going to the wedding. Sorry that you are feeling blue. I hope things will go well for you and that you will get to see Bryan more than you think!
Linda-of the north,:flowerforyou: where the snow is melting! Glad to see your smiling face again!
Katla:flowerforyou: - thanks for the info on acupressure. I have never tried it! I may have too! I have never grown spinach! Let me know how it goes!
Viv-YORK UK-:flowerforyou: Here is a virtual kick in the backside! Just like you asked for! Tomorrow is a new day and a new way!
Jo-UK WALES-:flowerforyou: thank you for sharing about your mum. What did she do as an air raid warden? I f you are able and feel comfortable to talk about I would love to hear about what she did! Sounds like a wonderful woman and mother!
Amanda-:flowerforyou: what a wonderful transformation you have made! I like your style and your determination to do what you want for you!
Kathyszoo:flowerforyou- praying for you with the new job interview. From what I can tell any employer would be lucky to have you as an employee!!!
Jackie in Cherry Hill:flowerforyou: -I think you are amazing running as you do! Good for you! I am not at all surprised about your comments about men. It seems since the internet came along that the obsession with sex is just gone overboard. Good for you and your values! Keep them. The rate of HIV is going up in our age group, as our age group doesn’t think that this group is sexually active, and therefore don’t use protection. Good for you and this is also a good topic to talk about. If I ever got divorced or a widow, I don’t think I would get married again!
Robin:flowerforyou: - still praying for the right job to land in your lap! Ritter sounds like a rambunctious pup!
M-:flowerforyou: Loved the story about the trip to the old stone house. Sounds like you had a lovely time! You have your yard work cut out for you! Think of the burn!
Cheryl-:flowerforyou: virtual backside kicks coming your way! Maybe we can make it a boomerang kick! Lol
Joyce-:flowerforyou: good luck shopping with MIL! Maybe, it will bring her a sense of some control in her life? I hope all goes well with this.
Grandmallie-:flowerforyou: just buy a few suits in different sizes, or if you can alter the ones you already have, then just do this a month before your cruise. You new snack sounds delish!
DeeDee:flowerforyou: - that is too cold for me! Keep warm, no more illness for you!

A very quick log post to mark my spot and answer a couple of questions.

The garden pod (which I ordered yesterday and I am so over-excited about) is going to be somewhere that we can enjoy our garden and stay warm - or out of the sun (sun you say?) We have two gardens at the rear of our house and the pod will go in the second garden, which will make it more secluded. I'm looking forward to using it as an outside office and also dining area.

The lash extensions last about six weeks and really make a difference. I have naturally sandy eyelashes, which need a lot of mascara normally. This means I can get up and go. (Which I intend to do!)

Blue skies in London again, long may it last.

Love to all.

Amanda x

Quick bump to mark my spot.

Damp, cold , windy again...........feel like I've traded places with English posters who have stolen my weather!!! LOL!

Wannabepiper......... my advice (purely from being around runners for years, NOT myself personally) is to get a thorough evaluation by a competent physical therapist who is well respected in your local running community.......you may just solve your problems with custom shoe inserts. Then go to your local running store and start with a beginning running group led by someone experienced who can listen to your issues and help you nip them in the bud if they start to develop again.

Meg.........on the pedometer........mine works well only if I wear it on my waist band, directly above the iliac crest, not on the pocket or anywhere else; it's a cheapie but accurate if I wear it there and only there. Stay dry.

Down another half pound..............YEAH!!!!

Have a good day everyone,
yanniejannie.............of the miserable mid-Atlantic weather

“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”

:flowerforyou: Brooke from Colorado

Good morning ladies. So last night I was trying to make some new faire clothes. I haven't made any for almost 12 years. I was never a very good seamstress but I could make passable costumes. Well I have forgotten my "recipe" for skirts and chemises. I tried two different chemises and they both failed miserably. So I decided I didn't need new faire clothes. I only go once a year. Maybe I will buy something new when I am there. I was very frustrated by the whole thing but oh well. And I found enough service-able clothing for this weekend.

Have a great day ladies.

Robin, Bodi and Ritter,
sunny and loving the PNW