WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2013

Good morning! I'm checking in after about a week from not posting. I have been reading the posts most days. At the mid-month check-up, my June goals are not working out so well. I am going to have to do better. I finally broke down and owned up to the weight gain in my tracker. I usually only log when I have a loss. I'm going in to the office today to put my stuff back together (custodians moved it all around to shampoo carpets) and tutor a rising senior on the graduation test. Then I'm heading to a math conference for three days, then I have TWO WHOLE WEEKS at home with nowhere special to go. During those two weeks, I'm going to concentrate on following the plan with no excuses. I'm thinking about adding the 30 day squat challenge to the mix!

On the plus side, I ordered 6 pairs of new underwear in a size smaller than my old and they are still too big! I also ordered a new bathing suit, got a bit ambitious and ordered a 14W. Although it is slightly snug in the bust area, it actually fits! I will not continue to undo the hard work I have accomplished over the last year. I am recommitted to doing the right thing.

I'm getting ready to travel but can't resist all of you, so here I am instead of loading the car. DIL cooked the asparagus. she poured about two tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking tray and rolled the asparagus spears in it, then popped it into the oven at 350 to roast. She checked it often and took it out while it was "aldente." It was yummy.

Thank you for all your good wishes.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon, soon to be east of here.

Yesterday, I bought my DH a new grill for father's day. He was excited! I also bought myself a little portable stair stepper I found at Aldi's marked down from $40 to $20. Set that up and played with that a bit yesterday. DH has 2 daughters, only one called. My DD2 lives here in TN with me so she came over and gave my DH a card and gift certificate. He was surprised and happy. My DS and DD1 called and spoke to him as well. I feel so sorry that DH's 2 daughters never call or visit. On the other hand I am so proud on my kids who take the time to acknowledge my DH. Too hot and humid here to walk outside. I am training someone here at work so can't type much. I will give the new stair thingy a workout tonight to make up for the not walking!

June Goals:
8 - 8oz glasses of water daily

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burn 200 calories at least 3 times a week

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25 jumping jacks daily

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7,000 steps a day

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90%
yard work or outside at least 15 min a day

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40%
Complete squat challenge

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Arm weights 3 times a week

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45 min cardio 5 times a week

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Rita from Humid and Overcast Tennessee!

Hello ladies. I worked hard in the front yard on Saturday, enjoying our beautiful weather. I over did it a bit and I am very sore. I woke up in the middle of the night on Saturday and couldn't get my work situation out of my head. It really brought me down and Sunday I was a total slug. I barely got in 1200 steps for the day. I sat at my computer most of the day playing silly games and doing about 2 hours of work for the good boss. I was grumpy all day and I didn't want to go to bed. I stayed up way to late last night but I am not tired today. I am just grumpy about being at work.

Okay that was a little ramble. :blushing:

Today is a new day and I will get in 12000 + steps and I will do something productive when I get home from work.

Have a great day.

Robin, Bodi and Ritter
PNW

Good Monday moring to everyone. Glad to read all the goings on for the weekend. They called me after I got to work this morning and said they are going to start work on my roof this morning. I am excited to see how much they get done. Little Toby is doing well and can sure eat about anything for only having three teeth left. He does think that every time we leave now he should go along. I know he is lonely as he follows me all over when I get home. A co-workers mom passed away last week and she had a black toy poodle about the same age as Toby. So I told her if they don't have anyone who will take him we will. I did not another one so soon after Sassy passed, God must have another plan.

Sandy- Congrates on the weight loss. Sure hope your migraine is better. Those are no fun.

Joyce- That nursing home sounds like they have alot of fun. I like the idea of John Denver when I get to one.

Meg- We have had rain Friday night. Sure clouds up and looks like we could get something in the evenings. But last couple days just been windy. I said to DH looks like we will be turning the sprinkles on soon.

Critter Sue- I just weigh once a week. I work at a hospital so I use the same scale each week. I do it on either Monday or Tuesday which ever day I work and since I work today and tomorrow I plan to do it tomorrow. I come in at 5:30 am so weigh before I start work. I think if I did it everyday I would get depressed on days it was up.

SueSD- Good luck with the surgery. I hear that is a painful rehab. Best of luck.

Kathy- Good luck with the job interview. I know it is not easy to put yourself out there like that.

rjadams- Sure hope things inprove for you at work. Somedays I wounder how much longer I can put up with something going on, but I just tell myself no matter where you work there are going to be people that drive me nuts.

I can not get the pictures to come up on posts. Not sure if I am doing something wrong or what. I can see the pofile pictures and tickers.

Blessings-VickiL giNebraksa

Good Morning ladies :flowerforyou:

Was suppose to have today off, but one girl called in sick so I came in to help. Should be off @ 3:30 today so that will give us time to eat before we head to intarsia class tonight. DH heard from all of our girls yesterday. Our youngest and hubby and littlest one came over too. (JJ is the one I am holding in the picture). So after going to church and fixing DH his very favorite fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy, and visiting for a few hours, my day was done except for puttsing in the yard some.

I have come to the conclusion that I need to clone myself so I can get all the things done that I want to. :blushing: or... perish the thought.... realize I am not super woman and things will get done someday. I am not talking cleaning etc. but getting the new house and yard fixed up just so, also getting some other projects I put on hold for awhile, like genealogy follow through and done. All pictures put in albums... etc. I do think I spend way too much time playing on the computer, and have tried cutting back there too.

I only lost 0.2 pounds Sunday... but I will take it. Trying to make myself eat more, and eat light, and plan ahead, and that includes water. ugh :grumble:

Great News, Blackforest fire was 65% contained as of this morning thanks to the rain they had!!! PTL!!

Grandmallie: How fun! Someone from your home town that won the pageant! Hope your heel feels much better soon!

Katla: Have safe travels coming and going and we will talk to you soon!

Robin: Sorry your work is causing you such stress. I totally understand tho’, I would dearly love to be retired and home with DH… and the minute I can I will!

Poo: Have fun at the pool.... I'll bet you are much more agile there than you let on

Keep on with the fight ladies.... you can all do it! :drinker:

Connie
:huh: in Hazy/smoky Colorado

Good Monday afternoon,

It feels like the weekend just flew by and here we are at the beginning of another work week. Saturday was just beautiful here and we spent the day touring Philadelphia. It’s amazing that I lived in that city all my life and probably passed many of the sites all the time and never took notice. You look at things from a completely different perspective when you are a tourist. So many wonderful things to see and do in Philadelphia! We took the Hop-on Hop-off tour which took us to over twenty historic sites. We had lunch in the famous Reading Terminal which I only previously visited when I lived in the city and had jury duty. I never really got the time to appreciate how amazing it is! We spent the afternoon in the Franklin Institute and put in lots of steps all around center city before having dinner and walking back to our car. We were exhausted by the time we got home! We plan to go back to finish with the sites we were just too busy to get in.

Father’s Day was a bit sad this year. We lost my FIL in January, and my ex passed away the week after Father’s Day last year, so it was a sad day for my kids. He was very sick and they all got to visit with him one last time last year on Father’s day. They both called Frank to wish him a Happy Father’s Day, which made him feel good.

When we first moved into our new home in Delaware, Frank and I started walking around our neighborhood with Milo. Our neighborhood is quite hilly, so the walk is challenging. We started off slow and worked up to a route that was about 2 ¼ miles. Milo had trouble keeping up. He likes to sniff everything and was holding us back, so I started going by myself and walking Milo separately. One morning in the fall, it got too dark to walk. Our development has lights, but the next one that I walk through does not. That year my husband got me a TM for Christmas and I’ve been using that ever since. The problem is, I HATE the TM, and every day I seem to hate it more! So this morning, I decided to move it outside again. I alternately jogged and ran and I really enjoyed it. My time was quicker too. So I plan to continue outside for the summer and will save the TM for bad weather and the winter months. The weather was perfect this morning, which made it that much better!

My MIL lives in an over 55 community and said they offer yoga classes at her club house. She’s going to look into it to see what time the classes are being held and if I can join. I went to yoga classes about 7 years ago and loved them, so I’m hoping it works out. I have been looking for classes that work with my schedule.

Meg –I never heard of Runza before, but thanks so much for explaining it to us. There are so many different cultures that come together on this site that I learn something new every day!

Robin – I can relate to working in a hostile environment. My best friend’s husband is one of my bosses and they are going through a divorce. Things are a bit better now, but when they first separated, he made my life unbearable because I remained friends with her. He threatened my job on numerous occasions and generally made my life a living hell. I almost had to get a lawyer, but the threat was enough to have him back off. I kept all correspondence and still have it in case it comes up again, and I suggest you do the same.

Molly – Happy to hear you are feeling more comfortable with your travel arrangements. I hope things go smoothly for you.

Jb – Your niece is a beautiful child. The good news is that children are so resilient. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers that the surgery is successful. Please keep us posted on her progress.

:flowerforyou: Joyce – Families are so complicated and most have some form of dysfunction somewhere along the line. Some use it to justify bad behaviors and some rise above it, but in the end we are all responsible for our own actions and you can hold your head high knowing you did the best in a bad situation.

:flowerforyou: Pat – I find that there is not one formula that works for everyone, so if you want to experiment with your calories a little to see if it makes a difference, it’s fine. Give it ample time to see if you see a difference before making another change. Patience is key, especially in our age group when the scales move a little slower.

:brokenheart: Yanniejannie – So sorry to hear of the tragic accident that took the life of someone so young. Keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy – Congrats on your weight loss and hope your migraines can be controlled soon. I only get a migraine about twice a year, but that’s enough to know how horrible they are. Mine only last one day, so I can’t imagine dealing with one for multiple days. Take care.

:happy: Katla – So glad you enjoyed your visit with DS on Father’s Day. Family is so important. I am counting the days until we visit with my son, daughter and granddaughter and their families on July 4th weekend. Enjoy your travels!

:laugh: CritterSue – Please don’t beat yourself up! This is a “kinder/gentler” weight loss program!

Michele – With all that shoveling you have been doing, I’m not surprised you’re having problems with your elbow. Your body might be telling you enough already! Actually, it sounds like it could be tennis elbow. Believe it or not, you don’t get it from playing tennis! Your doctor can give you a prescription for a brace which will help alleviate the pain. Can you please send some home-made sourkraut pierogies my way? We sometimes get Mrs. T’s, but you are right….they do NOT compare to home-made!

:ohwell: Sue in SD – Good luck with your surgery. Recovery takes time, so please be patient. Your horse will be waiting when you’re ready to get back to riding her. Do you have someone in your area who could exercise her for you?

:flowerforyou: Kathy in IL – Positive thoughts going out for successful job interview. I know how difficult it is today to find and keep a good job, and I try to think about that every time I complain about mine.

:devil: Heather – One of the best things about losing weight is showing it off in new clothing. Have a ball at the party and don’t be afraid to strut your stuff!

Congrats to all on their success, and hugs to all who are struggling. Hang in…..it gets better!

GOALS FOR JUNE:
Increase weights for circuit training to 5 pounds each.
Consistent logging
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day
Find an exercise class I enjoy

Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:

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Hi,

Oh, so busy here. One group of company left and another group came the same day. We've been having FUN!

Yesterday right after church we went to Sea World with both sons and their families...That includes 3 gs ages 3, 5 and 7. They had a good time and were tired when we got home...But not too tired to go swimming and eat.

It was also an emotional day so I was glad to be busy. It would have been my mom's 89th birthday and 67th anniversary yesterday. (She has only been gone for two months.) My sisters in the midwest spent the day with my dad. I'm so thankful that they are there and do so much for him.

Today they went to the beach while the old folks stayed home and did laundry and cleaned up a little.

It's so nice to hear about all the weight loss going on. I'm logging and eating better than I used to, but not as well as I should. Pretty soon this group of company will be gone and things will be back to boring, i.e. normal.

JB...we are praying for little Moriah and her family and the medical team as well.

Eileen near San Diego

Hi Everyone,
Again, I want to thank you all for being so welcoming! Well, after being on MFP for a week, I weighed myself this morning and only lost a pound! I was hoping for three. I really worked hard this week and logged everything honestly. I'm discouraged, but will keep plugging along...
Two of my dogs that are fearful of thunderstorms are starting to shake and pant, so I guess we are in for it. I am afraid too. I was in a house fire caused by lightning about twenty years ago, and have been scared of storms since!
Hoping things are going well for you all. For those going through rough times, I hope things improve for you!
I am thinking of sweet little Mariah, and sending positive thoughts for her surgery tomorrow.
Off to ride my elliptical machine. (I'd rather be eating an ice cream sundae.)
Critter Sue ♥

Hope everyone is doing ok.
Spent the day with Violet.Went to a water park.Grandma even got wet.
Have a good night.
HUGS
jane

Meg- Yes, I got my green leafies in. Had a nice big Romaine, cucumber, sugar snaps and turkey breast salad for lunch. I just will never be overly fond of vegies, deep sigh..... oh, well.

Hello Friends,
I only have time for a short post today. I got back from a long, difficult business trip yesterday afternoon, and I am back on the road tomorrow for another 4 nights. Did okay despite being in situations where I had to eat banquet food. Put on ½ a pound. I think the addition of more water is really helping, but I have to be moderate on days when I get on airplanes.

Barbie: I LOVE the picture of Sasha and the famous Bernie, your furry alarm clock.

JB: Adding my prayers to the plethora going up for your lovely Mariah.

Don’t know how the discussion about music in a retirement home started, but I had to laugh when I read some of the answers. Give me classic rock and salsa/merengue.

Have to sign off now to finish packing. Kansas City here I come.

Today’s affirmation: “My body is getting stronger and leaner every day.”

Stay well.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills

June Goals and progress to date:
80 oz of water per day - check
3-5 servings of vegetables daily - check
Log every day, even on the road – Still trying
Drop 2 pounds – still trying :grumble:
Nourish my mind and my faith with daily positive affirmations - check

barbie - I really like your attitude of "I'll be too healthy to be in an assisted living facility" And I do believe you'll be the one teaching a line dancing class! Let us know what the osteoporosis specialist says.

Meg - you're so right, at your dad's age, one donut now and then isn't going to kill him; in fact, it'll put him in a better mindframe. What's the brand of the frozen perogies have you found that the kids say taste authentic? Whenever I've bought them (only once, at this Polish/Russian market), I thought the dough was much too thick, thicker than mine. Maybe I can get my sourkraut ones from them

Gail - the pain seems to mainly be when I move. I'm trying to determine which movement it actually is. It seems that if I do a bicep curl with my elbow next to my body, then I can feel it. It might be overuse. I do have some of the stuff that the MD prescribed for me for when I hurt my achilles tendon, so after the wedding I'll start using that. My yearly physical is in Aug or Sept so I'll talk to the MD about it then unless it gets significantly worse.

Vince just said to me that Bryan didn't send him an email saying "happy fathers day" Oh well......

I'll take the extremepump class, then take the donations from the church to the soup kitchen, then come home and maybe do some work outside. It looks like it rained a little bit overnight and there's something like a 40% chance of rain today. Already did 20 minutes of yoga. Tomorrow I'll do the rebounder DVD that I have (wish someone would buy me a new one...lol)

Kathy - sure hope dh's eye is OK and that the drops help. Good thoughts being sent to you for the job

Pat - talk about strange sounds. Yesterday as we were putting rock down by the detached garage, we heard this "humming" sound. Vince finally figured out that a bee got into the downspout!

drkatiebug - way to go on the underwear and bathing suit. Just wonderful

katla - we're infinitely more inetersting than loading the car! Safe travels

cityjane - Fantastic NSV

Sue in SD - wish you lived closer. I know Jessica wouldn't mind at all exercising your horse.

Lucy in DE - when Vince and I were first married (back in the day), we lived in East Rutherford, NJ right near the meadowlands. It wasn't until we bought our first house in West Milford (about 30 minutes away) that we went to the Meadowlands. That's the way it always works out. When we lived in Kennett Square, Vince never got to Dover Speedway. So sorry Father's Day was so sad for you. I do wish I knew a way to send some sourkraut pierogi, but since they need to be refrigerated, I don't know how to do it. If I could, then I could make a few for myself and some for you

Vicki - that is so nice of you to be willing to take that dog. Not everyone would do something like that. Yes, God surely has a plan and His plans are always good plans (even if sometimes we don't think so)

Joyce - your moms retirement center sounds so neat. Glad she got somewhere where she was comfortable.

tigress - congrats on the weight loss!

Eileen - when my kids were younger, we'd ask them if they'd rather go to Sea World or Disney World. They always chose Sea World!

critterSue - don't get discouraged by the weight loss. It's a loss. Slow loss is best loss.

walshkeane - Jezzy is lucky to have you. How can anyone in their right mind throw an animal from a car?

Joyce - I know what you mean waiting for men to do things. But now if it's something that THEY want to do....... To me, some of this HIPPA stuff is rediculous. A few years ago I was working at the administration building of the high school, one of the things I did was file the applications for teaching positions (since they needed to be kept on file for a certain period of time), then I would shred them. Suddenly, I was told that I couldn't do it any longer (it was a temp. thing). So what did they do? They hired someone full time. I was told that I couldn't do it "because of the HIPPA law". Jessica is someone who is a real worry-wort. Her MD called and just said to call them. She was worried that it was something bad. We just told her that they're probably calling to say that the result of her blood test is in but because of HIPPA they can't leave a message. Sure enough, that's what it was about. She got all worked up for nothing.

Did yoga then went to the extremepump class. I found that doing bicep curls underhanded seemed to hurt my elbow. But I remembered that one session of Body Pump was where you did them overhanded so I tried that. It didn't hurt, so I just continued. Came home, gave Loki his med, took the donations from the church to the food pantry, stopped at CVS, then went to the first meeting of this new group that's being formed for Newcomers. It'll be called "busy hands", basically its for any type of handwork (crochet, knitting, x-stitch, etc). Then stopped at Target on the way home to get cat litter. I had 3 coupons, but if you bought 2 pails of the litter you got $5 off, so for the first 2 pails I used $4 in coupons, then I went back and got another pail so I used the $5 off plus $1 coupon that I had. Came home and cleaned the landscape lights that we have river rock around, then went in the pool. Initially we were going to start working outside around 5 but mother nature had other plans. It started really raining, so I went to mahjongg tonight (maj'd twice!). Came home and the a/c is acting up so Vince is going to call first thing tomorrow.

I'll do a DVD on the rebounder that I have and then go to get my hair done (colored and trimmed) tomorrow. Can't wait, it's getting way way too long. In the afternoon I may make some key lime cakes. Lynette asked me to make her one, she can keep it in the freezer at her work until she needs it. I'll also make one for the Newcomer general meeting. Even tho I won't be there, I'm afraid (and I know this is just me) that we're going to run out of food. The guest speaker is going to be Ned Jarrett. I know Vince is disappointed he's going to miss it. I'll also make some lemon bars. Another lady signed up to bring something too, but I'm just afraid that she's not going to be bringing much. Guess that's part of the worry-wort in me.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC