WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2013

shhhhh....I tried making brownies this morning for Vince BUT instead of the oil you are supposed to add, I'd read that you can substitute silken tofu. So I'm trying it. Now you don't seriously think I'll tell Vince that I added tofu, do you? We shall see how they come out. Oh, I just made another batch since I'm not sure if the tofu takes the place of just the oil or the oil and egg. So I made one batch without the egg and one with.

I can tell you right now how I did with my goal and resolution from this month -- nothing happened. Maybe I should consider it a goal for the YEAR?????

katla - I didn't find Golden Corral to be that difficult a place. They had a few steamed items, veggies and fruit. Yea for rest days

Did 1-1/4 hr Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed and Shred DVD today. Tomorrow yoga and then the deep water class. Liz, like you, I enjoy the water too. You can get such a good workout and don't even realize it

Viv - you probably burned extra calories keeping your body warm while having lunch

Joyce - having a cheat day once in a while can many times be a good thing. You get it out of your system and then don't want it for a while. You realize just how crummy you feel when you're not eating decently and that incents you not to do it again for a long time. It also keeps your body guessing as to when it's going to get an overabundance of calories. As long as it's just a one-time thing and not every day, I honestly don't think it'll hurt you and will probably help. Moxie has the right attitude, don't let calories or carbs or whatever run your life.

DeeDee - glad you're no longer grumpy. I don't like when you are grumpy. That hot dog place you went to reminds me of Five Guys. They only have hot dogs, (I think they have them anyway), hamburgers and french fries. Can't remember the last time I was at one, I guess it was before we moved to NC which means well over 5 years ago.

katla - that MD for your hubby sounds really good. Hope he can stay with the MD, too.

Jane - so sorry about your friend. What horrible news!

bj - happy birthday!

Got two lounge chairs for by the pool the other day, went and got two other chairs and an umbrella. Ordered another umbrella. How I wish Vince would work on the landscaping! I feel like I'm pushing him, but I'm really sick and tired of this stupid red clay. I just want it covered so it doesn't get all over my clothes and into the pool and stain it.

Been thinking about the Mexican Train next Tuesday. The gal who usually has it is going to be away. When she told people there wouldn't be any this month (May), a lot of people were disappointed and kept saying "I don't have enough room" so I offered my house. Now I just learned that some people keep their Mexican Train sets at her house. Why didn't she offer them to me to use since I'm just trying to help her out? The other lady who runs it with her said she'd e-mail me a sheet with the table numbers, but so far she hasn't. Really, that's not a big deal. I just hope we have enough sets, tho.

Meg - when I made the kale chips that one time, they were just like yours, so thin. I even tried taking some cheddar cheese, sprinkling it on them, and spraying them with olive oil. Didn't really add anything to the consistency or flavor. So I'll be very interested to see responses for your request for help. Sorry you had such an ordeal at WalMart. Sometimes they can be a real scooth, other times I've found that they aren't. I guess a lot has to do with the cashier. I've had some cashiers who took expired coupons and others who didn't

BeckyRayJohns - welcome, just jump right in. Boy, you sure are one busy lady!

bsgordon - welcome to you, also. Tell us more about yourself.

brooke - that's wonderful that you did so well on the phone interview.

Robin - what a wonderful surprise! You're very lucky to have such a thoughtful family. Cool braid.

jmkmomm - that's just great that your membership is still active. When you are on the Silver Sneakers, someone told me that you get membership at all the gyms, is that true?

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

May??? So soon?? ? Happy May Day, everyone!

BJ, SWOnt.

Although I've read this post a time or two, this is my first entry. My plan for May is to begin a "Women on Weights" class at my Y. I've been doing cardio interval, cardio fit, and step classes 3-5 hours a week, plus an hour or two of treadmill. So, weights are my next challenge. Because of the timing of the class, I'll have to forego two of my cardio/interval classes, so guess I'll be taking more outside walks. With the beautiful (sometimes!) Pacific NW weather, this will be a welcome treat.

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Happy May everyone wish you all the best with your goals for the month

Thanks Barbie for the new thread

juanita in sudbury

Wow! May already! Thank you for our new place Barbie:happy:

Just marking my spot so have a great May Day gorgeous girlies.

Geri in England

Hello, hello! I"m back! I have no pictures of my son in Victoria's Secrets buying me "pretties" because we decided to have the contest keep going until the end of July. If it would have ended on March 30th as it should have, I would have SMOKED him. But I was gracious and agreed that since I still had weight to lose that it would keep going.

We left Norway on March 27th to head back to IL to pick up our moms and take them on a 15 day Transatlantic cruise to Rome and then spent time in Rome. And then picked up some kind of bug and have been sick, sick, sick ever since we got home. First time in my life for an ear infection and now I know why babies are so miserable! It felt like someone was sticking a knife in my ear and twisting it. Lots of congestion too.

So .... in 5 weeks with absolutely NO thought to my diet, only enjoying the food on the cruise and enjoying the food in Rome and eating crappy food when I got home because I was just too tired to plan meals, I finally forced myself to step on the scale this morning. And it was better than I was afraid it would be. I only gained 8 pounds! Usually when we cruise, it's a pound a day. YIKES!

So today, we start the Fast Metabolism Diet. I'm seriously in doubt that I can eat as much food as she says we need to eat to "heal" my metabolism, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Wish me luck!

OMG how time flies. I have been on MFP only a couple of months and I don't know where the time went. All I know is that in the month of April, I had my ups and downs and here's hoping May will bring a more consistent flow.

My goals for May are:
- Log in every day
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
- Have a meatless day once a week
- Take out my bike for a ride around the neighborhood at least 2 a week
- Watch less TV
- Start or finish one of my hobbies I have pending online for months - Bread making; Jewelry Crafting; Cake decorating; Sewing

The list goes on and on; but I think I'll stop at these for now; don't want to hurt myself ... LOL

Wishing you all continued success in the month in May. :flowerforyou:

Good morning all! Happy first day of May!


Been very busy with work. The stress is starting to affect my progress on this journey. I MUST regain control!! I will be back with goals, but need to get out the door. If I can leave in the next 10 minutes, I can get a 30 to 40 minute walk before meeting my carpool mate.

Talk to you later. Have a great day!!

Deb in CNY

Happy new day all! Boy, I thought I got up early some of us have night schedules for our lives apparently, way early! :yawn: today I don't go into work until after an emergency dental this morning. I am scared. Got a root canal a month or two ago & now feeling discomfort (like an early infection) above where the root canal was done. Scares me for expense & additional medical complications. I am dental phobic to begin with & add to that limited insurance and missed time from work, not good. Thanks for listening M FP's . I'll pray about it and try to remember struggles make us stronger. Chat more later.
Marcia in Northern Virginia

This is my first post here.....hi everyone! I am looking to being a better me for May. Eating healthy foods, enjoying my life, getting plenty of fresh air and exercise at the barn with my horse. I am at my original goal weight and am setting a new one. I'm going to get the last 6 lbs off in May.

Good morning everyone! After managing to work two whole days in one yesterday (17+ hours) I finally was able to call it a night around 9:30pm. I slept like the dead – and woke up to no more quarterly reports! Yay!

I’m taking a mental health day today to go work in the yard. Fortunately not all of the US is getting socked with snow today, just the middle part. Wow. Twenty inches in CO? Crazy. Happy May Day!

Katla, your day sounds wonderful – enjoy! I like Subway, but the past few times I’ve been it’s been at a badly-run shop – they’ve been out of most ingredients, which is disappointing. I hope you have a good experience.

Jmk – ask if one of the trainers can help you with developing an exercise program tailored for your MS and other conditions. I’m sure they can help.

Renny, good for you!

Barbie, I’m sure Bernie got attention, just the wrong kind :laugh:.

Robin, look at your hair! It is so gorgeous . And I’m so happy your DDs were able to come see you – how fun. You sound more relaxed.

Liz, so glad you’re pushing through everything to get a workout in – it makes such a difference. Ooh, good luck with maybe getting to cut back at work.

Viv, I’m with you – there’s no point in doing a bunch of things if you’re doing them all badly. I need to slow down and make sure they’re correct.

DeeDee, so happy you’re happy! The Queen should always be happy :laugh:.

Ok, I’m sorry to cut it short but I promised myself a mental health day today, and that includes getting away from the computer and outside while the sun is shining. Have a wonderful day all!

M.

Happy hump day and May 1st.A beautiful day in the 80`s.
Tomorrow rain and cooler for my birthday.
Have a great day!!
HUGS
jane

morning my lovelies,
didn't go to the gym today, seems I get there every other day, but hey its better than not going at all..
I think I have hit my first plateau,but I know I will push through it....well gonna see if I can skype with the DD and DGH, talk with you all tonight

It's only 8:24am on May 1st and already 2 pages:noway:

Not sure if i will have time to get back here to read and no time now....but I'm thinking of all of you and hoping that this month will be better than last.

I met some of my April goals and fell short on my "cleaning out the closet" goals.

May i will try to

Work out at least 23 days
Log in at least one day each weekend (it's the weekends that are getting to me)
Clean out those closets

I'm sure I should be setting more goals but can't get my thoughts around them right now.

Have a great day all and don't forget to drink your water:drinker:

Laura80111 in Colorado where it's snowing again today and since we need the moisture I won't complain that winter keeps coming back after we had 80 just a few days ago