WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013

Good morning, all!

We are expecting a bit of rain here again today and it is so humid that you can feel the moisture on your skin. It’s a bit of a nuisance, especially since it’s supposed to rain on the 4th, but our weather is so much better than what others are experiencing that I can’t complain.

Heather – so sorry to hear that your potential new friend couldn’t make it; hopefully you can reschedule soon!

Renny – I hope your back problems are resolved soon and that you can get back to doing some of the things you’ve not been able to do. Happy belated birthday!!!

Katla – ugh, the dreaded virus….. I hate hearing that from the doctor. I hope you feel better soon!

Carolyn – “if research showed that licking a dog's behind would make you lose weight, I'd buy a pooch” - thanks for that visual!

Molly – that is great news about your DD; prayers are answered!

Grandmallie – praying for your FIL and hoping that his sibs can take action to ensure his safety.

Robin – CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Welcome to all the new posters! You've found a terrific group of women who will support you and cheer you on. Check in regularly and add your voice!

I am down to one day in my countdown 'til my younger DD arrives! She stayed in Texas for the summer, taking summer classes and working on campus but was able to come home for a long weekend. She arrives tomorrow night at 11:30 PM - I'm surprising her by bringing her BFF from high school with me to the airport. They haven't seen each other since December so I'm sure there will be some screaming involved!

Better get a move on and get the day started. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Sandy in drizzly, muggy central Ohio

Michele, sorry, I didn't understand about the IRS refunds....but I'll get in line for one and hold your place, too.

Last Friday's sodium is finally starting to make its exit. It takes such a long time to get rid of it!

We're supposed to have a stormy 4th in Atlanta, too. Plans are to go to a friend's home for cookout and fireworks, so I suspect it will be indoors. We'll play games or, since most are former members of the same choir, we might do some singing. We'll see!

Welcome to all the new gals, encouragement to those of you struggling and prayers for all in need.

Have a great day,

Gail, metro ATL

Greetings from Richmond, Virginia! Just found this board, been on MFP for a while know, great to know there’s a place for us.

Have a happy, safe 4th of July to those who are American and an all around great day to all other ladies!

Started raining before I could get out and walk, so it's the mall or the treadmill today. My arm is felling a little better, but still not health. I have my next appt in 2 weeks.

Amanda- stay safe and I will pray for a quick recovery.

Robin- yippie new boss!

Michele- sounds like Bryan is just trying to hurt you. I'm sorry, but I would not have gone and would have send $1., with a card, wishing them a happy life. Our youngest Charles, basically told his father he was stupid and didn't know what he was talking about. He took all his friends advice. It killed us, but we let him hit bottom, and I do mean bottom. He is now in the Marines and is eating crow, wishing he didn't say all those hurtful things. He finally realized he was wrong, and we didn't say I told you so. He is working to earn back our trust after all the lying he did. Hopefully Bryan will wise up, I'm praying for you. Kids are one of the hardest things we do in life, for some reason they don't understand that they can take or leave our advice, that its just that advice not an order, we only want the best for them..

Welcome to all the newbies! Congrats to all the losers(weight that is):laugh: Boo hoo, to all the gainers:sad: (but it will be leaving with a little work). We can do this together!!!!:drinker:

Tigress in GA

Good morning, everyone – just got back from a walk – the rain managed to hold off, but whoo is it muggy! I had to take my car in to get the oil changed and ask them to look at the sun roof – the car only has 22k miles on it (3yo) and the sun roof started leaking – we discovered in the middle of a torrential downpour in NYC :grumble:. He said they can only blow out the drains, but I’m hoping that’s all it is – I mean, it sits in my garage most of the time and hardly gets used even when I am driving! Anyway, I’ve been lonely, and DH really wants me to high-tail it south, so I think I’m going to go ahead and take off tonight to NC instead of waiting til tomorrow afternoon. I can work from there if I still have stuff to do (which I kind of do, but I don’t feel any pressure since everyone else is out on PTO too). I didn’t sleep too well as I rarely do when I know I’m going to be traveling the next day. Am I being too stream-of-consciousness for you all today? :laugh:

My NSV for the month: I bought a bikini yesterday. One I can even wear! It’s cute, red with a little ruffle around the waist and top (hides any extra tummy) and NO SKIRT! OK, I have a wrap to wear over it, but for just lying on the beach or playing in the water, it’s just a plain old bikini. I haven’t worn one since college. My other NSV: I had to throw out my last bikini (yes, I save clothes from high school/college) because it’s TOO BIG!!! Now we just need the rain to move on out so I can actually get some use out of it lol.

Katla, hope you’re feeling better soon. Viruses are frustrating.

Molly, sending good thoughts that your daughter gets positive news today. Sometimes weighing the options is the hard part – once the decision is made and a path forward is seen it becomes easier.

Brooke, how are you?

Pat, the fires are fearsome this year. My heart is breaking for the firefighters who were lost. My DD’s FIL is out at the fire camp in CO/NM right now – documenting the stories. Stay cool in the pool!

CityJane, yay for bright colors! :drinker::flowerforyou: I have to say, I love my pinkish/coral skinny jeans I bought this spring – I wear them tucked in low green slouch boots with a top in a water-color floral print of greens and pinks – my new fav. My black section of the closet is shrinking along with my waist.

Altygirl – when I lived in London I loved to go into Marks and Spencer. I loved a department store that had fancy foods AND nice clothes – truly one-stop shopping, and a few steps above Walmart :laugh:.

Kathy, that’s an impressive workout! Did you do your entire week at once? :laugh:

PeachState – I hadn’t heard that about sore muscles, but that would explain a lot for me this week as I just started back to regular weight/strength training in addition to the cardio. Interesting.

Karla, isn’t menopause fun? The worst part is the exercising will help with the symptoms, but the symptoms make it hard to be motivated. Vicious cycle, that.

Joyce, I wrote out a response to your comment on being sore, then remembered about the MS. Take care of yourself. You’re doing great. If someone is just resting on the equipment, don’t be afraid to ask them to move. They’re the ones who should be ashamed. I love your garden/canning memories.

Sue in SD – I personally think magnesium is a wonder-vitamin, more so than D.

Lorrain, realistic goals are good. However, thinking about HOW you’re going to lose them is a good thing: what your calorie count will look like, what kinds of exercise you’ll be doing, etc. Every little bit counts, including those 10lbs you’ve already lost! You’re doing great.

Grandmallie, the situation with your FIL sounds really sad. I hope someone is able to help him.

Robin – CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know it was time when you are referring to your manager in words that can’t/shouldn’t be spoken :laugh::drinker:.

Dodiemae, welcome. Weight is crazy on your joints. After you’ve lost some, get a bag with that amount of weight: a 50lb bag of flour or a 60lb bag of animal food and try carrying it around. Good for both of you in turning this around.

Yanniejannie, the elephant lift sounds exciting! Good luck.

Meg, oh, your post. It made my heart stop. I’m so glad the paramedic will be OK. Actually, you don’t sound annoyed so much as taking charge. That’s a good thing. Wasn’t your builder a friend though? I hope your new builder is good. We’re going to have to hire one – I haven’t told DH but the wall in our basement under the new outdoor stairs is starting to move again (a crack appeared from the stamping of the dirt and then pushed some of the blocks out about a ¼ inch), probably from all of the rain. I don’t know if it’s an insurance issue or not, but I don’t think we’re going to get away with not repairing it. Ugh. I think that’s going to be our big vacation for the next year :frown:.

Gail, good job on your goals! You’re doing great. I’ve been having a tough time with sodium too – I wonder if I up it subconsciously during the summer when I sweat more? Your plans for the 4th sound fun even if it does rain (which I hope it doesn’t as I’m making my first foray into your fair state tonight).

Michele, your talking about Bryan makes me want to cry. He sounds so incredibly self-centered and, forgive me for saying, a jerk. I still say if you’re going to go, go with the intent of having a vacation and don’t make the wedding the focus of your trip. I think you’ll be happier that way.

Theresa, my mom and son are in small(ish) mountain towns in CO too. I loved (hah – meant to say lived but like it better that way) in CO for 15+ years before relocating to the east coast. Now I’m in soggy PA as a result of my sister luring me here with bait of a single neighbor (I married him). Her name: Theresa.

Sandy, you’re a better person than I am. I’ve been through every kind of weather imaginable and I still complain bitterly about the rain here. :laugh::grumble: Enjoy your time with your DD.

DeeDee, hopefully the doctor will have some news that will help you get your thyroid in check. We would miss you more than your regular coffee group – stay with us!

Heather, your new jeans sound fab! It’s a perfect transition color too. I’m sorry to hear about your SD’s partner. Lung cancer is rough.

OK, off to get work done since I’m calling it a week early this week. I can’t wait to hit the road, but I’m really hoping the rain decides not to join me. I hate driving in the rain – and around here lately it’s been more than a sprinkle.

Cheers,

M.

Well there found it today I haven't been here in so very long that I just couldn't find it. Thank you girls for sending me messages. But summer is getting in my way. Time spent at cottage and away fishing and all sorts of good things. I'm home today to get a well needed shower. And to pack the trailer to go to a country music festival for five six days. Should be fun. And i'm enjoying summer big time.

Am I losing weight no but enjoying life the way I am. Refuse to let my weight get in my way anymore. I'm the way I am. Accept or step away from me. The people who I love and want in my life have accepted this is me. But have I accepted it yet not fully. I want to lose weight. But I want to live also. So that's my life in a nut shell.

See you all lighter.

Robin great news. Hope your job is what your looking for.

As for everyone else be yourselves live for today. Tomorrow will come. Yesterday is gone.

Hi!!

I am starting all over again. In the past few months, I hit rock bottom. Too many "I'll eat what I want because I exercised day." Also, I have been going through some personal stuff that stresses me out and I have no self control when it comes to food.

Goals for July

Drink water
Log on everyday

Hello Lovely Ladies –

Well we just cannot shake the rain here on the east coast. Yesterday and today were cloudy and gloomy. With all that we still kept the awful humidity!! I will say that for the most part, my garden is loving all of this rain. I should be able to get some yellow squash tonight, my first harvest from the garden. I did get sometime of caterpillar that ate all of the cauliflower leaves, so they are a loss.

Also, the 19 firefighters are on my mind. It is so tragic that so many young lives are lost in doing good for our country.

Mwheatcraft – good for you in branching out in color and the purchase of your bikini!!!
Robin – congratulations on getting that job, how exciting.
Molly – that is wonderful news about your daughter, miracles do happen.
Dodiemae – congratulations for finding this group, I’ve only been with them for a month, but what a great supportive group they are. Every step counts, good luck in your journey.
Heather – thanks so much for the recipe, sounds devine!!!
Yanniejannie – lucky you on your tomatoes, I think I’m still a couple of weeks off before I get mine.
JB – congrats on being down 1lb.

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!!!
Be well,
Suzy

Welcome Newbies! You join this group by posting, so you’re in. It is fun when people sign using their location. We have members for several countries.:flowerforyou:

Heather: Sorry to hear your DH’s DD’s significant other has lung cancer. I hope it is operable or otherwise treatable. Sending prayers for healing and support your family’s way. :flowerforyou: Congrats on the skinny jeans. :bigsmile:

M: Wow! I love that you had to throw out your old bikini because it is too big. I also applaud you for buying a new one. :bigsmile:

JB: Enjoy your mom time. It looks like a beautiful day today and seems to be cooling into the golden zone-70s to mid 80s. Congrats on being down a pound.:flowerforyou:

Lin: It is great to see you here! I’ve missed your wit and wisdom. Enjoy the country music festival and stop back in whenever you can.:bigsmile:

Terri from Oregon: Be safe and enjoy your travels.:flowerforyou:


Just so you all know, I am NOT a fan of letting viruses run their course. :noway: Last night was horrible. :grumble: DH has moved into another room and I kept him up anyway.:frown: I went out and bought Mucinex this morning and we will see if it helps. It was recommended by the advice nurse yesterday but I was stubborn about getting some. Sometimes stubbornness works in our favor, (persistence), but not this time.:noway:

Good wishes to everyone.:flowerforyou:

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

July goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.

Hi ladies. I just have time for a quick post. I did get to read your posts so I'm caught up with that.

Robin: HAPPY DANCE...CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

M - a Red Bikini whoo hoo...what a great NSV!! :drinker: :drinker:

Dee Dee: glad you are sticking with us

Heather: love the the blue skinny jeans. will you post a picture for us when you get them.:drinker:

I got these instructions from Carol/Cookie awhile ago on how to post pictures:

Hosting the Picture

1) Go to an image-hosting site (for example, photobucket or tinypic- photobucket requires making an account). Upload your picture. To do this, click the button that says "Browse" and choose your photo from there. When you have selected your photo and clicked "OK", click the UPLOAD button.
2) Wait until it is completely loaded and shows you a bunch of different codes. We're going to use the URL that's called IMG (or Image) code. Highlight the entire code, right click, and click "copy".

Placing the Picture on MFP
1) Get onto your favorite board or wherever you would like to post the picture, and start your message. Now, right click inside this typing/text box, and click "Paste", The code that you coped earlier should show up. You may notice that the code looks something like this: (without the spaces)

[ IMG ] http://i48.tinypic.com/qqebzq.jpg [ /IMG ]

Well, that's all fine and dandy, except that we can't have those capital letters in there.

2) Take the code that you have down, and change the capital IMG to lowercase img (on both ends of the code), so that it looks something like this: (without the spaces)

[ img ] http://i48.tinypic.com/qqebzq.jpg [ /img ]

3) Write whatever else you feel like writing in the space, then click the Post button, and you're done!!

If anyone can tell me how to post a photo I've already got on my computer I would love those instructions as well. Thanks!

Safe travels to all hitting the road for the holiday. Enjoy your family and friends and remember to log everything and drink your water.

Have a great day, Jodios :laugh: :flowerforyou: :smooched: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Michele :flowerforyou: your situation has been on my mind. When you talk about you and your husband and the rest of your family here in the states it seems like you have a good life. Could it be that Brian is not leading that good life and doesn't want you to see it. He asked for the money that you would have spent on your tickets to the wedding. Did he need the money because his life is in shambles?

Joyce, Indiana

Hello Ladies,

I've just joined myfitnesspal, read your posts and would love to become a part of this group. My background is I am 53, very happily married, work full time and volunteer with an animal rescue group. I have lost and gained weight all of my life and really need to lose the extra now and keep it off. I love to be active but the weight (and age) is starting to hold me back. I am trying to follow a low carb lifestyle as I feel when I eat that way I feel the best.

I belong to a gym at work though I seldom go. Always some excuse to stop me. I take a couple of yoga classes during the week which I enjoy.

I look forward to talking with you all and taking this journey to a healthier lifestyle in your company.

Tina
Maryland

Good afternoon ladies,

I’ve been thinking about my June goals and want to add a few for July. I have a huge problem with sodium as I’ve stated here before.:embarassed: I do drink a lot of water which has me in the bathroom a lot flushing out the impurities in my system, but that number still remains high more often than not. I know the answer is to cut out processed foods, but I’ve even run into some ridiculously high sodium counts with home cooked foods. For example, DH made panko parmesan coated chicken thighs last night and when I entered it in the database, only one entry came up that matched what we had, and the sodium count was almost more than I am supposed to have for the entire day! I’m not sure how accurate it was, but I will say that my rings were a bit tight this morning, and the scale was up a little, so I’m guessing it was not far off.:ohwell:

I spend a lot of time worrying about what I’m eating and thinking about food. :devil: I am trying to work on it, but plan to make it a goal for July.

As far as exercise, I am happy to have added running outside to my TM and circuit routines, and I found that by changing things up, I am actually excited to get up and get going.:happy:

GOALS FOR JUNE:
Increase weights for circuit training to 5 pounds each (Done)
Consistent logging (90%)
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day (85%)
Find an exercise class I enjoy – NOT YET!

GOALS FOR JULY:
Consistent logging
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day
Find an exercise class I enjoy
RUNNING OUTDOORS
LOWER SODIUM FOODS
STOP OBSESSING ABOUT FOOD

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

Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:

Just got back from the Y. It was very difficult to even start out my usual routine which is starting out on the bike. I usually do 2 miles without stop and then do either 1/2 or 1 mile encrements, whichever I can do on that day. Well today I wasn't even getting to the first mile without stopping. My arms were very weak also. I thought about just stopping and going home. But then I thought about weigh in day tomorrow. And I thought about The Biggest Loser and 'last chance workout'. That's what kept me going until I got my 6 miles in. Alsl I have a goal of doing the 6 miles in less than 40 minutes. By the time I was finished it was 40.45 minutes!!!!! Yeah!!!! I did my strength training and was able to finish everything I do every day. I was so proud of myself. I don't know if I can phsych myself out like that everytime I am struggling or not. I also looked on the internet and found a Silver Sneakers location where my daughter lives. i hope I will have the will power to go on Friday and Saturday.

Joyce, Indiana

I know many of us wonder why we need to drink so much water. Just saw this on Women's Health and thought I'd share if anyone is interested:

Adequate water intake is essential for all your body’s functions, and the more you drink, the better your chances of staying thin. In one University of Utah study, dieting participants who were instructed to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than their thirsty peers. And you can magnify the effect by adding ice. German researchers found that six cups of cold water a day could prompt a metabolic boost that incinerates 50 daily calories. That’s enough to shed five pounds a year!

so drink your water!!! Jodios