WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER
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Hi everyone,
just got back from weekend in Peebles (Scottish borders) with DH for our 1st wedding anniversary yesterday. Ate more than I usually would but I have decided to relax my regime for a couple of weeks as I am taking part in a half marathon two weeks from today and I've found that restricting my calories and trying to do long distances doesn't work for me. I won't be running the whole way (there will be quite a lot of walking involved :laugh: ) but I do intend to get all the way around. Keep your fingers crossed for me girls. I will get back on the wagon properley when it is over.
Alison - I live about 6 miles from Durham and Viv is correct - you need to be prepared for all eventualities on the weather front up here in the North-east! Hope you like Durham. It is a fabulous city. I once spent a week on a course with work at the University and had a great time.
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Warning gals, it's another monster catchup post.
Was reading posts and started up to get ready for church and the shops I didn't get to yesterday but really wanted to finish reading and post. DH (dear man) said "You should do what you feel like doing". So MIRACLE of MIRACLES, I did the gutt'n'butt exercises. Go figure. Then caught up on posts and built this monster.
Later will cook lunch, play in garden, get the bicycle down, do laundry, watch a movie with that dear dear man and maybe even hit the shops this evening... or maybe only 2 or 3 out of 6. . .
Will be on call tomorrow, usually slog through open tickets and work the whole 8 hours, but think I might cheat a little this time...
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Alice stress and lack of sleep sound like the weight gain cuplrits all right. Frog-on-forhead? What a picture! I would have had to launder my undies...Gardening as 3 dimensional painting? That explains a lot about the way our yards look, not an artistic bone in this body...
Peggy your energy is inspiring! 13.5 hr day? Yikes! I'm pooped just READING about it.
BirdieM, when you figure out a better way to handle anger please let me know. I am the Queen of the Revenge Cheetos. It stinks that you can understand where he's coming from (feeling less valuable and upset at reduced hours) but he's not making similar effort to see from your point of view (how on earth can they think their time effort is more valuable than ours, no matter WHAT the task?). Is there any neutral, male, 3rd party whose support you could enlist? Husbands seem to hear better when it comes from a male they respect. Makes me sad but it is what it is, so if I really need Joe to hear something he's not "getting" from me, I call my BIL. Joe and I had a great counselor who explained to Joe (while I was out of the room) "as a mechanic, Joe, how long do you expect a car to run without an oil change? Marriages need regular maintenance too." In the ensuing 5 years he has gradually come to assume more of the domestic duties, washing up after himself, even putting clean dishes etc away. A mixed blessing. When I'm irritated because I can't find something where it "belongs" I must remind myself to be grateful that he's helping more now... and yes you're right, we're both lucky to have basically good men.
Jeannie, your heart is so big and so warm, your friend, Blue, DH and we are blessed to have you! Driver'sLicenses? Terrifying!
Elizabeth, not sure I'd be comfortable with a personal trainer in the family Has Jenne given you a fitness assessment before? So you can celebrate your progress? Congrats on the new specs, wise choice!
Barb Brave and kind of you to evict the big nasty spiders outdoors. Thanks for the freezing almond milk info, thank the piggies for us for keeping you captive! Free haircut AND down 21 pounds? WOW You must be GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing Amalia's success. 100 kg is awe inspiring!
Debi Mom of 10? WOW!
Viv good energy sent, felt some of it myself just reading you post! Con GRATS on the pound!
Laura WOW! DH is right! Thank you SO MUCH for posting. I just found a truly horrible picture of my old self, but kept it instead of INCINERATING it for when I reach my goal size. Belated best bday wishes.
SMVQMimi We have a crew of 4 come in for an hour once every 3 weeks and like you I rush around that morning clearing the decks to make it easier for them to clean. It keeps me honest too... How far away from you are your folks? What is a Holter monitor? Maybe you could sit in or otherwise clue the doc in if Mom downplays... You are so right about how what we eat affects how we feel. Have to remember that the next time a full sugar CocaCola and bag of Cheetos summon seductively... and OH yes the temptations while travelling, Tried to be moderate but didn't try TOO hard and was up less than I feared... Love those Farmers' markets, yesterday got beets, corn, green beans and a whole bag of peppers both sweet and hot. Funny thing about retraining our tastes, learned I love RIPE bell peppers, just don't like 'em green... Depression generation ain't it the truth? Mama would always eat the leavings rather than throw them away, but she was so energetic she stayed tiny to the end of her days.
Rose, be at work at 3 am with impending storm? Yikes! Have fun at the flea market, hope you find a real treasure!
Welcome June! Good Idea, will start paying more attention to what I SAY and try to change my program. What's the peekapoos name?
Michelle, What is reclast? and calcitonin? annual BD test? I've got osteoporosis and my MD told me that results of meds and lifestyle changes take at least 2 years to show. How long were you on the calcitonin? With all the weightbearing exercise you're doing the scan is bound to show at least stable or maybe even improved. Holding good thoughts for you. You and Robin are inspiring me to try almond milk, thanks to Barb's info on freezing. Congrats on the Yoga and for sticking to the bowling.
Vicki Mice in the treadmill, you make me smile! We have a small "sitting" room/library with bookshelves and fireplace. Now it has a flatscreen on the wall, wii on the table, Gold's gym mats on the floor, Gazelle,Bosu ball, 5 lb dumb bells and yoga mat. Alas, the only things that get used (almost) every day are the wii balance board, gym and yoga mats... good ideas/intentions only take me so far
Barbie Redwood national park? You make me homesick for my youth (in N. Calif). Can't tell you how grateful I am for your wisdom (especially about husbands) and courage (posting the AHA! picture). Alas for me, you and Laura started where I am now. Lead on!
Missjo Happy 29th anniversary! You made me snort my tea with the treadmill buttons story. Have you ever seen the clip with the polar bear on the treadmill?
Viv thanks for the good idea. When bad choices beckon, I'll remember my OH NO! picture and choose a different path for the future. Your scale tells you how hydrated you are? Cool, Mind sharing the brand/model?
Cindy Happy anniversary! Guess your sister knows now your mom really can't be alone. How did the family meeting go? Maybe the brother who thinks your mom can stay by herself needs to spend a little more time with her to see the sad truth. If your mom goes to assisted care, will your daughter have to move? Please follow your instincts and don't leap to be the full time caregiver again.
Robin, heart rate up and pounds down. Love it! Hug Bodi for me.
Susan, right we have no one but ourselves to blame, right again we CAN do this. I'm gonna try the reprogramming June suggested. When I start playing the blame or poor me game... STOP and do something anything else. Find a something positive to pat my self on the back about (even if it means I do 5 jumping jacks or drink a whole glass of water right then). Repeat for every negative, blaming, worthless, angry, hurt feeling that crops up. Wish me luck!
Rebel, My heart goes out to you. Can DGD's preference to be with her father influence the courts to change the situation? Think in some jurisdictions there's a minimum age, but in others it's up to the family court judge. What is WITH those social workers? By golly you inspire me, I AM gonna get that bicycle out of the rafters, if I have to do it myself! I'm up for a Skinny Tuesday Fruit and Veggie challenge, can't do it Wednesdays cuz I could never double the exercise (Wednesday's 2hr line dance class) I am so NOT Robin :laugh:
Amanda thanks for the laughs! Would love to see pics of the mad hatter party, but fundraising-skydiving sounds AWFUL! :noway: When's diamond day? By all means go on the trip and have a ball! Hope the head cold passes quickly. Do you have Airborne in the UK? It's saved me countless times.
Pickledlily - don't know about heaven, but whenever I dream of my dear departeds, they're always in their prime and beautiful!
Welcome SandraElliot and all newbies I've missed. These gals ARE inspiring.
Kackie, when did it snow in MT? Summer has been way to short here in Idaho. We had 4 inches of snow in May and no really hot (110+) days at all. Feel the corner to autumn has been turned and I'm sad to see summer already gone.
Welcome back Jackie, we missed you! Dancing til the wee hours? You GO gal! Please no, I'm wishing for NO SNOW for a long time...
TediB Feeling better and happier with yourself is HUGE! Congratulations! Keep on track and the scale WILL budge.
CrazybeeRX I can't keep up either, hence the monster-posts. You've sure turned a negative (less$) into a positive (no more soda and fast food), good job! Try tracking your food for just one day, or even one meal. It can be a real eye-opener. Enjoy your trip and your daughter and let us know how it goes.
Erica Your plans sound excellent. Good for you for forward thinking. Good luck with all that work and wishing you even better luck with the sleep.
AllisonMO enjoy your holiday and your walks!
gutt'n'butt try 9 day 6.0 -
Hello everyone!
I've been working at home doing work from my job, today I 've done work from the house. Eating rice chips, hummas for some junk food. Body said give it a break, so I did, vegetables start again at supper today, no, not tomorrow, just right after satisfying the junk need.
Bought a stop watch for my exercises, I did have timmers however if they slip, they crash. This is non slippery and has a shock absorbency thing about it..
Been to the doc about my wrist, he says yes it sure is arthritis, however at this stage, the sooner I get on with weight training the better things will turn out. MY BRAIN IS DEAF, IT IS NOT LISTENING. Oh I need a kick!
It is September and I usually feel the rush of energy from the cool weather and the anticipation of the holidays ahead. But !!
Oh well, but one good thing happened this week and that is OATS, they have boosted my energy levels up (iron I suspect). I am sleepy at times but the energy to get things done is there. I've been eating them raw, just throw on the cold cereal or in the hot soup, or in a bowl of fruit.. Picked up some Quaker chewy bars too, just 100 - 110, calories on the ones I choose, and they have helped me eat more on my compressed breaks at work (7 min.) Before buzzers, beepes, and phones go off.
Sure was nice having a weekend off, next week I'll go back to the doc and see if anything can be done with my knees. I am going to try and exercise and record info on the workings of them and the exercises I do with them, plus take some joint meds to help. Maybe by the end of the month the doc and I will have a better idea of what may be going on with them. I feel very limited, I can not squat, and hold the position to get anything below my waist. I have to get a chair or stool or something to sit on to do that.
Hope all goes well this week for everyone, catch you all later...
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Hi everyone, I would very much like to join this group. I'm 55 and had a lot of up's and downs and as I have read some of the posts I can relate very much to. Some of the posts have made me feel 'normal again' and that I'm not losing my mind. I don't know, I think sometimes people don't think we've had a life. Getting the weight off is making me feel more confident and younger and I hope that if I'm accepted I can continue. My goal is to look good in a pair of Levi's. Stuff the elasticated jeans.0
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Hi everyone, I would very much like to join this group. I'm 55 and had a lot of up's and downs and as I have read some of the posts I can relate very much to. Some of the posts have made me feel 'normal again' and that I'm not losing my mind. I don't know, I think sometimes people don't think we've had a life. Getting the weight off is making me feel more confident and younger and I hope that if I'm accepted I can continue. My goal is to look good in a pair of Levi's. Stuff the elasticated jeans.
:bigsmile: Pickledlilly - had to laugh at your post - here I am sat in my ELASTICATED JEANS :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I know what you mean though, all my trousers have elasticated waists ! I'd love a pair of normal trousers/jeans, that's a good thing to aim for. Good Luck hope you get into a pair soon. Stuff the elasticated jeans!!
:flowerforyou: Welcome back Jackie sounds as if you had a fab time, can't wait to hear all about it.
:flowerforyou: Barbara (auntieBK) my scales are weightwatchers they let you programme your height, weight age and fitness level then it works out your BMI, your body fat percentage (I have 4stone of fat to lose!!) and tells you how hydrated you are - oh and it tells you how much you weigh too :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: Marilyn oats for energy, :huh: I'll have to try some of that, my energy levels are a bit low at the moment.
:flowerforyou: Denise good luck with the half marathon in a few weeks.
Well I've a few things to do before I go to bed. So I'd better make a move, at least tomorrow should be easier at work, my colleague Jane is back from her hols. There's a lot of pressure when there's only one of us.
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Hello everyone,
Barb-Thanks for the update on Amalia. I’m glad that she met her goal, but do miss her posts. Say hello to her for me.
Wizzywig – Unfortunately, it looks like it is a medical issue with the new cat. My friend called to see if the cat was fitting in and we chatted about it. She didn’t have the money for a thyroid check. I'm going to check with Animal Humane and see if they can do the test for me cheaper than my vet. Blue is lucky that we just said yes without thinking. It looks like on October 15th we will be taking in a basset hound/lab cross too. At least it is small dog and will be easy to find a home for later on.
Welcome Pickledilly and any other newcomers I’ve missed.
Welcome back Jackie. Glad you had a good time and I hope your mom did OK too.
I lost 1/2 a pound since the last weigh in.
Well, DS is stressing on smelling the pork ribs in the crockpot. So, I better go before he eats raw pork. lol
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Denise - good luck on the half marathon (I know that I'm early, but you can do it!)
Speaking of depression times....I was basicaly raised by my grandmother. She was an awesome crocheter. Unfortunately, I was a know-it-all teenager who didn't want to have anything to do with that "old lady stuff" Now I regret it like you wouldn't believe. Anyway, I digressed, a few years ago I read a book called "101 ways to save the plant". I couldn't get over how many of those things my grandmother did, not because she wanted to save the planet, but because she was saving money. To this day, I will scrape the paper butter comes in and I will add water to a jar of, say, sauce, before I put it in for recycling. I know that that's just my grandmother's influence. She made her own bread and EVERYTHING was used, if you didn't eat the crust, those were thrown in a bag to dry out and then made into breadcrumbs.
Barb (auntibk) - reclast is an osteoporosis medication that is given intravenousely once/year. Calcitonin is usually taken in spray form daily in the nose. CSPI at one time did a report on the different osteoporosis medications, and calcitonin was rated very low. At that time, reclast wasn't on the market yet. An annual BD test is a bone density test, tells you if you have osteopenia (precursor to osteoporosis), if you have osteoporosis how bad it is. I was only on the calcitonin for 1 year but since it wasn't rated very highly, and it didn't seem to be doing anything, that's why I discontinued it. For years I'd been on osteoporosis medication, and only until we moved down here did the MD suddenly say that I needed calcitonin. Just made me think ... if it's that good, why didn't the MD before him recommend it?
Went looking for bowling shoes. There is a DSG store around here (can't spell it out), but they only carried the Dexter brand and it felt very "slippery" in the back. So I didn't get them. Looks like any others you have to get online. I don't have a problem getting them online, but I would like to try on different brands to see which feels most comfortable. Any suggestions?
pickledily (interesting name) - we'd love to have ya. Yea, things are different when we get older. I see it in some of the posts on other forums. You can tell someone is younger, doesn't have the hindsight. Plus, our needs are different and the things we do (like take care of our parents) aren't something that someone 20 years old does. It is good to be able to ask someone "is this normal" and find out that it really is normal, it just may not be talked about, but it is here.
Been crocheting a blanket. It's really a pretty easy pattern, but one row is something that you really have to concentrate on at first, so I think I'll either go watch some TV or do some crocheting.
Did an hour of Wii balance games today. Tomorrow this walking with Leslie Sansone DVD. Then, I think we're going to go bowling. I'll get there yet!!!!
Have a great evening everyone.
Michele0 -
:flowerforyou: Good evening ladies, I am checking in from my daughters.:huh: She had a cookout for the family and of course I went over my calories ( we are palying WII bowling tonight and I can hopefully burn some off.) To Barbara and Viv, I actually went to the flea market to sell, sell, sell. We have been getting a table at the big flea market up the road from our house for the last 4 weekends and have made over a thousand dollars. My husband cleaned out both of our sheds and discovered he had way more tools than any 1 man needs. I went throgh all of my Christmas decorations that I had stored in the shed and discovered that the mice had been rooting through the bins first and destroyed alot of my animated characters. I used to be an Elementary School Cafeteria Manager and would decorate the kitchen every year. Alot of the parents and teachers would give me decorations as Christmas presents. I really hated to sell them but I couldn't stand the thought of them just sitting in the shed and the mice tearing them up. People in Delaware go crazy over tools, jewelry and Christmas decorations. They are calling me to come play....better go now. Have a great evening, Rose0
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A very early good morning. I got home from my sister's (where I definitely ate too much), and sat down to plan my meals for the week. I just finished reading all the posts, so I thought I'd check in.
I'm pretty sure my weight is going to be up tomorrow (or, rather, later this morning)
, but I'm not going to stress over it. In planning my meals for the week, I won't have time to do any snacking, so my calorie count will be down a bit. I'm expecting this will allow me to fix any damage that occurred at my sister's. I'm also planning on getting up at 5:30 when I start working to exercise. Maybe since I'm going to be working such long hours (for me, anyway), I could work on taking some unnecessary foods out of my diet. If I did it with soda, I can do it with anything, right? :happy: Well, except maybe for chocolate. :bigsmile:
Pickledlilly - Welcome!:flowerforyou: This is a great site to be on. As for the Levi's...anything's possible. :happy: I have no doubt that you will reach that goal.
DD #1 is moving into her apartment Saturday. It's exciting, but also a little sad. Even though she lived in the dorm last year, her permanent address was still here. Once she moves out, she probably won't be back. She will be graduating in June and has applied to a program called "Teach for America" where she can teach without having a credential, but she is planning on applying to cities that are out of state. She's mentioned New Orleans, Boston, and the Philadelphia area (I think). Those are a long way away from California. :frown: She's very adventurous, so it's right up her alley. She would leave shortly after graduation, and it's a two year commitment.
Jeannie - Good luck with your cat. We had a cat a few years ago that was diabetic and had stomatitis. I had to give her shots every day and water down her food. She was my favorite cat, so it was really hard to watch her deteriorate. She was 12 when we had her put to sleep. Hopefully, the problem with your cat will be something that can be fixed. Keep me posted.
Marilyn - Do you use the oats that you make oatmeal with or are they different? I love oatmeal, but I've never thought about adding it to cold cereal or anything else. If it helps with your energy levels, I'd be interested in trying it.
I should probably go to bed soon. Tomorrow (or later today) is my cooking day. I may not be able to check in, again, until next weekend, but I'll do my best to get back before then. If not, have a great week everyone. :flowerforyou:
Erica0 -
Happy Monday ladies!
Woohoo! I've reached my 90 pounds off and I'm so pleased! When I got on the scale this morning, it was a whole 2 pounds down and I could have sung with delight. Of course, I've still got another 20plus pounds to lose, but I'm getting closer. It would be amazing to reach my goal by Christmas, which is less than 16 weeks - but I'll take whatever I can get.
Walked to the hospital this morning to have more blood tests. I really didn't feel like the long walk there and back as I've got a stinking head cold, but I did and I'm glad that I did. It was decidedly nippy out today - autumn is here without us ever really seeing summer. We were supposed to be going to our villa in Menorca this month, but have cancelled it as DH has got to do a lecture tour. Also, I want to be around for DD#1 as she is starting her maternity leave soon. Also, I start my swimming lessons next Monday (shock, horror!) and wouldn't want to miss any of them .... or would I?
It is our second wedding anniversary next Monday - which means it's also our 22nd anniversary of being together. I still have to sort out a proper gift for DH. We won't be going out to celebrate, but I will cook him one of his favourite meals at home. At least that way, I will have total control over what I eat - which is just the way I like it right now.
I need to make some phone calls now. I'm not going to visit the nursing home whilst I'm full of a cold. I'd hate to pass on my germs.
Have a good week my friends.
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Good Morning, All!
We have snowfall again here in MT! Maybe only 2 inches, but everything is white! Looks like January, not September. I know the trees are happy but the locals are not. It has been a short summer up here.
Amanda: WAY TO GO...90 is amazing and I know you feel it!
Erica: I know how bittersweet it is when children grow up. We WANT them to but still want them to be our children. Thinking of you
Pickledilly: Welcome...you have found a great supportive group here. I wish you great success
Jeannie: Congrats on the 1/2 pound!
This is short as I must pack and get things together for our roadtrip. Hope to track food via phone while gone and will try to read your posts when in hotels with wifi, but will be thinking of you all no matter. I'm off to get some healthy foods for picnics on the road. I'll think of you in the PNW as I drive through. So excited to see that part of the world. Take care, dear ladies, Kackie 0 -
We have snowfall again here in MT! Maybe only 2 inches, but everything is white! Looks like January, not September. I know the trees are happy but the locals are not. It has been a short summer up here.
wow snow already. I think it is going to be one helluva winter this year.
I booked a flight for a quick weekend in West St. Paul at the end of this month to be with my daughter. I am excited.
Today DH wants mexican food so that means a lot of fun cooking together and tequila. Hey its a holiday so its okay, right?
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:flowerforyou: Amanda and Jeannie, congrats on the loss. The scale was smiling for me this morning as well. Down a pound!!! (sigh of relief) Am only (!) 2 months behind in my goals. But at least it is going in the right direction. And I am past the mid-point, Woo hoo!
:bigsmile: A while ago I set my fiber intake as a measure and set it at 30g /day. By definition then, I am more likely to eat high fiber content foods, such as fruits and vegetables and whole grains and legumes. Whole grain I said, not necessarily whole wheat. I know some people can't eat whole wheat due to the gluten. I am switching to rye bread, which is lower in glycemic index.
We also love Pumpernickle. So, I have been eating that a couple of times. One little slice sure makes you feel full. When you are not used to eating it however, start with one slice so now and then, because it can be a little tough on the stomach at first.
Back to the fiber. Anyone else keeping track of their fiber intake? On Saturday I went to the health food store and asked what to use as a cleanse. I also happened to mention my daily fiber ration. She said, the cleansing products are really for people who don't get enough fiber. And you are one who gets plenty. She suggested to go on a fresh fruit & veggie day (hahaha, go figure....she sounds like me) Nice to know I am on the right track.
This is getting a little longer post than I thought, but I also wanted to mention, that I had the best sleep last night in ages. In fact I pretty much slept around the clock and no hot flashes(flushes). Now that may be a fluke, but perhaps I can connect it to the way I have been eating.
:drinker: Labour Day today here in the America's. I will try not to labour too too much:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome to any newbies. You have found a great place! Rebel 0 -
Hey Robin,
Enjoy your day, but remember what they say about tequila............
One tequila,
Two tequila,
Three tequila,
Floor!!!!:noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
kackie,
Hope you have a nice safe trip to the west. If you itinerary is still the same, I think you will be in Tacoma in a day or two--possibly just in time for some rain.:ohwell:
Amanda,
Congrats on hitting the 90 lb. mark. WTG!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Erica,
Good luck juggling your schedule. Hope you are able to make everything mesh together smoothly.
EDIT: Rebel,
Your post popped in after I started mine. There is nothing like a good night's sleep. Hope there are many more. Mai Li has been sleeping through the night again,:drinker: :drinker: so I am once again sleeping better myself.
Jeannie,
Congrats on your loss as well.:drinker: :drinker: Sorry I overlooked you when I initially posted.:flowerforyou:
I need to get off the computer and get moving. BFN
Barb0 -
I'm baaaaack! I just finished writing out a long post and it disappeared because I hit a wrong button, then somehow I deleted half of the second post without realizing it!!.:ohwell:
I quickly scanned your posts. Welcome all you new friends!:drinker: I missed all you "old" friends!!
Well, I plan to keep this shorter than normal because I am pretty sure I will accidentally delete it if it gets long. Perhaps that is my computer's idea of telling me "TOO MUCH!":laugh: I will just say that unloading on you how I was so stressed and what contributed to it was the beginning of me being able to "deal". I have been so busy the last 2 weeks, with normal life, the added stresses, new stresses, and just getting back to a better place mentally. All kind of new to me - always been sort of an "even keel" type!
I have been logging in meals, etc. off & on. I am eating right -loving my veggies-and exercising. However, I gained 2 pounds:grumble:0 -
SEE, MY COMPUTER DOESN'T WANT ME TO TYPE - I SWEAR I DID NOT HIT POST!!!!
To continue - I have lost 1 of those pounds. When I whined to my DD who is also a MFP user, she said, "I think it is stress and lack of good sleep. You should talk to your women!" She means you all! I am glad that I raised a smart daughter!:flowerforyou:
I am stopping before the computer gremlins take over!
Take care,
Bec0 -
Oh, and I loved seeing the pictures:
Barbie - beautiful grandson, beautiful you! (Love the Tinkerbell - a favorite of mine & my DGD! )
Laura - you are an inspiration!!!!:drinker:
I have pictures stored on my computer but don't know what photobucket is. Can anyone instruct me on posting pictures? Thanks! Perhaps in the future I can show you a healthier me - Barbie & Laura are my role models!
For the lst time today ....maybe...
Bec0 -
:smooched: :smooched: I put a new profile picture on holding our youngest GS when he was born 5 years ago on September 9th. Happy birthday! Lots of kisses. 0
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" Quote" Susan, right we have no one but ourselves to blame, right again we CAN do this. I'm gonna try the reprogramming June suggested. When I start playing the blame or poor me game... STOP and do something anything else. Find a something positive to pat my self on the back about (even if it means I do 5 jumping jacks or drink a whole glass of water right then). Repeat for every negative, blaming, worthless, angry, hurt feeling that crops up. Wish me luck
Thanks for the encouragement and I do wish you luck. My brother struggles with weight gain. I am going to call him right now and talk him into joining the local gym with me. They have a September special. Time to get moving again. They also have an onsite personal trainer - I might invest in a couple of sessions too!!
susan0 -
Hello everyone!
Good day today didn't bust over the calories too much. Made a two week menu to follow, it will keep me eating the right foods. I'll make another tomorrow to cover another two weeks. I'm using one of WW old books as a guide,(before the points - 1984). Tweeking some foods to my taste and budget.
Erica, yes, these are the quick oats you can use to make hot cereal with. For added flavor try Quakers' fruit flavored pouches - just add them to cold cereal or warm fruit.
Hope all is well here, chat again tomorrow. luv to all..
Marilyn0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Amanda, congratulations on reaching the 90 pound milestone.....I'm not surprised at your continued success because you are so focused and keep your weight loss journey at the top of the importance list even with so many other things going on in your life.....you don't use anything as an excuse to stray from your eating and exercising plan.
:flowerforyou: Bec, I recently learned to use Photo Bucket and it wasn't too hard....the first step is to find it, join it (it's free) and upload some pictures.....it's best if you reduce the size of your pictures before you upload them to Photo Bucket......after you've done that, then ask again and one of us will tell you how to get the photos onto your MFP posts
:flowerforyou: Rebel, i keep track of fiber and get my fiber from fruits and veggies and oatmeal......I don't eat much bread because I don't know how to eat bread in moderation :laugh:
:flowerforyou: Robin, I'm so glad that you'll be able to get to Minnesota to see your daughter.....that will be such a treat for you.
:flowerforyou: Rose, congratulations on your financial success at the flea market.....it's hard to get rid of things but making some money might make it a little easier.
:flowerforyou: we had rain all day so the dogs didn't get to the dog park and I didn't get my walk:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I did find time for yoga, "Gut 'N' Butt" and the exercise bike so the day wasn't a total exercise loss and I got a lot of important paperwork finished. 0 -
Good evening. I have finished all my cooking today, so dinners are taken care of for this week. I need to plan next week's meals so I can buy what I need and plan for cooking day Sunday.
I got up extremely late this morning, so I dove right into the bread making. Unfortunately, I neglected the exercise and indulged in a little too much bread today. :ohwell: Oh, well, tomorrow is another day. I have planned all my meals through Saturday, with the exception of lunch on Saturday, because DD#1 is moving into her apartment and I'm not quite sure where I'll be at lunch time, so the rest of the week should be a no-brainer. I will make sure to exercise first thing in the morning from now on. No more sleeping in.
Amanda - Awesome job on reaching 90 pounds!!!!!!:flowerforyou: :happy: :happy: The next 20 should be a piece of cake.:bigsmile:
Congrats to everyone else who saw the scale go down. I'm afraid mine has been stuck this past month, but then, I haven't done well with the eating, so that's to be expected. At least I didn't gain.
I think my brain has shut off for the evening, so I'm going to say goodnight. I'll try to check in tomorrow before the work days begin.
Goodnight all,
Erica0 -
Good morning!
Thank you all for the kind words about my reaching 90 pounds loss. I love you all! There are 22 more pounds to go until I reach my target. It would be fab if I could do it by this Christmas, but as long as I've reached my 100 pounds loss by then I will be delighted.
Barbiecat - I am right with you about bread. I don't know how to eat it in moderation either. I haven't had any since February! It's funny though, since I've had this heavy cold, all I've been craving is toast and marmite! It was always my favourite comfort food. I feel a little like a recovering alcoholic - only with bread. One slice and it would be my downfall.
Erica - well done for getting all your cooking sorted. I used to do a similar thing when I worked full time. Sunday would be my 'cook day'. It worked really well but these days I am home more and have actually decided that I'm not much of a fan of cooking! DH couldn't believe it when I told him that - he's always seen me as someone who enjoyed planning and preparing food. Hmm, I think that's wishful thinking on his part as he doesn't cook at all.
Renny - take a hug for yourself and for your grandbabies x
I can't believe some of you are already seeing snow! Wow, here's me complaining because it's cold and grey.
Pickledlilly - are you a fan of piccalilli? I used to make it years ago and would crave it like crazy during my pregnancies. A nice big dollop of it with some strong cheese - you cannot beat it.
I've just ordered myself a new coat. It was the closest that I could find to the beautiful one that I saw for £150 in the charity shop (yes, the one that I am banned from!) It is midnight blue velvet and is a UK size 14 (which is a US size 12). Considering I was wearing a size 30/32 UK dress size at the beginning of the year, I am really pleased. The only problem is, I still have no concept of what suits me these days! I bought myself a top the other day and tried it on for DH. The style was very different to what I've been wearing and I said to DH that it wasn't really 'me'. His reply was that maybe this is the new me. That was quite a good answer and apparently the top really suits me. Both my daughters commented on how good it looked and DD#1 said she would like to borrow it after she's had the twins! I didn't like to say it to her, but I'm hoping that it will be too big for me by then!
Time for me to go. I've got to get to the bank and then I plan to coddle my cold for the rest of the day. My energy levels are sub-par - although they are still way, way higher than before I lost this weight! Hurrah!
Have a good and healthy day please.
Amanda x0 -
Happy Tuesday!
Congratulations to all who have lost. Especially to Amanda at reaching 90 lbs!
Welcome to all the newcomers and all those returning to this thread who have been MIA for a while.
Thanks to all who have put up new pictures. It's great to see everyone and your loved ones.
That's all I have time for this morning. I have to go to the post office to buy stamps on the way to work.
Jeannie0 -
Good morning ladies,
Well I am off to a good start this morning. Dropped Rhea off at school then went straight to gym for an hour. Had my yogurt and now am going to mow lawn. May take a swim after. Have a gift cert for nails. May even go get them done before I pick her up. Have to get it all done while I have energy. Yesterday I was just dragging all day. Got nothing done except rest. Not sure when Kenenth is coming home. He does not really know. At least another week if not more. Hope you all have great day. Check in later.
Vicki M0 -
Hi everyone,
It has been a lovely day today, sunny and warm, not bad at all for September. I’ve had a bit of a lazy day today. DH is painting the wood work on the stairs, hallway and landing so I’m keeping out of the way. :laugh::laugh: I did 13.1 miles yesterday – my last really long outing before the Great North Run on the 19th – and I’m feeling more confident about finishing now. :happy: My knees are protesting a bit today though.
Viv, I have Weightwatchers scales too and find they’re great apart from the fact they seem to have got stuck now.
Jackie – welcome back. Glad to hear you had a good time.
Jeannie – Congratulations on another ½ lb lost.
Michele – I was brought up the same way as you and hate waste.
Rose – I wish I could follow your example and get rid of a lot of the ‘stuff’ we have around the place -too much stuff, not enough space.
Erica – Well done on all that food planning and cooking. I used to do something similar when the children were young. I didn’t work on Wednesdays so I used to spend the day cooking. Mmm, homemade bread. Lovely!
Amanda – Congratulations on reaching 90lbs lost! You’ll soon be at your goal. Hope you feel better soon.
Kackie – have a great trip.
Robin – It’s great that you’re having a trip with your daughter.
Rebel – Well done on another pound.
Barb – your quip about tequila made me laugh. Glad to hear Mai Li is sleeping through and you’re getting more rest.
Angusowner – your daughter is probably right. Don’t get stressed about your gain.
Susan – good luck with the gym.
Well, I think I’ll go and sort out something for dinner now. DH deserves a treat after his hard day painting.
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Good Morning Ladies,
Looks like everyone spent their week end very productively!! I spent Friday taking DF's daughter last minute school shopping then out to Applebee's for dinner. Saturday and Sunday were busy days and my food choices were limited and bad. I tried to limit the damage I was doing and at this point it looks like it was successful as I have lost 3 pounds this week. I went in last Friday for a thyroid recheck to check levels since I restarted medication and my levels are now to high so I need to pick up my new dosage and have levels checked again in 6 weeks. I suspect that my weight loss will slow down a bit once I start the new medication :sad: :sad: :sad:
This weeks lesson is a short one and one that many of us are already doing but I will go over it as a refresher.
Amanda, Jeannie and Renny (and anyone else who has lost weight) Congrats!!! you are all doing so well. I continue to look to you for inspiration on my long journey to being half the person I am now. :blushing:
Robin, I am so happy you are coming up to see your daughter. I hope you can squeeze a few minutes so I can get a chance to meet you.
Rose, Great job at the flea market. I have thought of doing that myself but haven't yet. Maybe your example will light a fire under me.:bigsmile:
Erica, Wow!!! planning and cooking for a week!! Good for you. I have tried "let's dish" before and loved it but I have never done anything like that on my own.
Now for my own little venting....
I took my dad in for a PET scan last week and there is potential bad news. Lymph nodes are showing up again which may signify that the Cancer is returning. The Dr said it was non-specific, What ????:noway:
Anyway we need to go back in 6 weeks for another PET scan, also his blood work came back with low white cell count which may mean his is fighting a cold since all other levels are the best they have been in months. Dad said that if the Cancer has returned he will not undergo Chemo again. This saddens me but I can't blame him as it has almost been a year since his first diagnosis.
In any case it will be a tough couple of months.
Hope everyone has a productive day.
Peggy0 -
:flowerforyou: Good Tuesday Morning,
Just finished catching up with everyone. I will admit I took the weekend off, celebrating the birthdays and having a long weekend.
Congrats:drinker: to all of you that lost! Some of those losses are pretty significant:flowerforyou:
Welcome to the newbies:flowerforyou: You have come to the best forum there is
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On Friday we went for an early evening bike ride, to make the long (and sore) story short we saw over 20 deer and I had another crash. Now my right side really hurts, the bruises are on arms and legs and I pretty much hurt. But not enough to stop us from biking on Sunday and Monday. One thing about biking at that time of day is all the protein that is flying and manages to get in your mouth if you try to talk:noway: Yuck!
The kids Sons #2 & #3 with wives + two grandsons came for brunch on Saturday #2 Son & Wife & Grandsons gave me a new low fat cookbook to go with the new me. It's got some really good stuff in there and I will need to start planning to use it and make the receipes in thee.
Allergies are really bad this morning...at least I hope it's allergies :sick: and not a cold.
I really enjoyed reading how everyone did this weekend, so many of you were quite busy and managed to stay good. Today is the beginning of a new work week and the routine of work helps keep me on track so am glad for that, not neccessarily the work part.
Everyone have a good day, keep drinking your water:drinker: and logging in your food.
Laura 0 -
I'm a little late checking in but in August I lost 8 pounds, so over my goal of 5.....this month I would like to lose 5 again (and hope I can make 8).....The month did not start out good with too much dining out and too little exercise, but today is a new day and I will take the puppy for a walk when I get home. Maybe I should make that my goal for the month... We have our fair this month and since I am a 4-H leader for horses I will be at the fair with about 25 members (I am a "helper" leader now, not the main leader, I gave that up a few years ago!!) It will mean plenty of walking, and I don't really eat the "fair food" except one night we all get together and walk and buy food and share it all...that way you can have a "taste" of all your favorites but don't have to eat the entire elephant ear/ funnel cake yourself..... TTFN....0
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Hello everyone,
My Internet connection has been down the last couple of days. I'm on my son's right now. (Instead of helping with his bookkeeping, which is actually what I'm supposed to be doing!) I've missed you all like crazy and wanted to say a quick hello while I can.
I gained 2 lbs while I was visiting my folks in the Bay Area. I don't love it, but I'm not complaining too much. I've said 'bye to one of the pounds and expect to have the other off by the end of the week.
My mom got some test results - the Holter monitor (checks for atrial fibrillation) came out fine. The CT scan showed some minor changes that could have been from TIAs. She's not aware of having had any...maybe very minor or while she was sleeping. Either way, it brings home the reality of their getting older. I'm so fortunate to still have my folks. I want them to stay healthy forever even while knowing that's not possible.
Peggy, my heart goes out to you and your dad.
About reprogramming...I've changed the way I approach things a lot since last January. One thing that's helped is posting on MFP. I edit myself to take out anything equivocal - no "I hopes," no "I thinks," no "maybes." I do less editing now so the reprogramming is working. (Boy, did I have to work on that sentence! It started out as "I seem to do less editing now so I THINK the reprogramming is working." I'm still working on it!!)
Congrats to everyone who has lost weight and met their goals. It feels so goodt! :flowerforyou:
Welcome to everyone new. This is a great group of women. The support from this group, logging what I eat, and changing the way I eat (zapped the refined foods and added lots of fresh fruits and veggies) have made the difference for me. I'm very grateful.
Renny, I set my fiber goal at 30 grams too and mostly make it.. The amount MFP calculates for you is way too low. (Way too.)
Warm regards to everyone. 0
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