WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013
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Vickie :flowerforyou: I remember one time when I was still working as an RN. For some reason the communication system was broke and we all had to use paper requisitions. It freaked them out! But all us oldies just laughed at them and knew we had worked in that 'remember when era' and requisitions was the only way to do it.. These young kids. all they know is modern technology.
Joyce, from the old school in Indiana0 -
Just a real quic check in Vince came home from the hosp yesterday, Iguess around 4 or so Katla - Swiss hocolate is also a GRET comfort food.
We have tickets on the TGV to go to Paris today. The train leaves around 2:34 and gets there around 5:30. Talked to the girld yesterday. They went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, the Bridge of Locks, and Notre Dae. We'll go to Hard Rock Café Paris tonight and fly home tomorrow.
The hosp gave Vince a summary of his medical care here. It's interesting, one sentence in English, the next in French. But he does have an apt with our MD on Tuesday.
I feel we've imposed enough on my girlfriend and her husband. But at least it happened here, imagine ifit were in Paris or Spain, hotels need to know when you are checking out, hospitals usually don't give you a definite date. Oh well...
Thinking of everyone
Michele from NC now in Switzerland soon to b in Paris0 -
Happy Saturday! Feeling pretty good overall. Did my morning 3 mile Leslie Sansone walking DVD, went to the wedding reception, ate less than ideally, and arrived home later than expected. Didn't end of going to the gym, however I did a second 3 mile workout with Leslie Sansone. As long as I keep that type of focus, I will get where I need to go. Yea!
Will catch up on reading later. Sending positive energy out to you all!
this could also be what I look like exercising.0 -
Critter Sue: Good luck with your health situation. I hope they figure it out and it is something easy to deal with.:flowerforyou:
Tigress in GA: I hope you get your health straightened out. Managing diabetes is a real balancing act and 8.5 lbs lost in two days is frightening. I hope you’re in touch with your doctor about this.:flowerforyou:
Pat: Congratulations on being home. That has got to be a comfort and relief. Time to celebrate! :bigsmile:
Barbie: I wonder what lavender ice cream tastes like. I hope you enjoyed every lick of it.
Sveltewisher: Bat wings will reduce some as the weight goes. You will also need to do exercises to firm up the underlying muscles. I like yoga for the help it gives me, and I’ve also started working out at the gym. This is a slow process, so I know I have to be patient, but also diligent in getting good exercise. My skin is softer/looser than I’d like, but it seems to be doing a fair job of shrinking to fit the smaller me.
Michelle: I’m glad Vince is well enough to be out of the hospital. Travel safe.:flowerforyou:
I left my sick husband at home with a fresh box of Mucinex and bottle of cough medicine and came up to WA to see my son and DIL’s new home. The traffic was dreadful and I was thrilled to get here. They’ve leased a lovely place and worked like dogs to have it all set up before I got here. It is well laid out and spacious with nice appliances. They plan to be here at least 2 years. DH and I bought them a barbecue as their combination housewarming/birthday present. (Both of their birthdays are coming up soon.) They chose to get one in a box rather than already assembled, and it still needs to be put together. I'm glad I don't have to do it.:bigsmile:
Katla temporarily in Beautiful NW Washington
July goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.0 -
Good morning with a nice breeze coming through the window. It won't last. High temps forecast for today. I didn't sleep well last night, but woke up later than usual this morning so I feel OK. At least I'm getting some reading in! At the moment I'm gently preparing for our trip to Rome at the end of September. I am reading a series of detective stories set in Rome and have a book on my pile about corruption in the Berlusconi era. I am also occasionally checking in on the language books I have on my Kindle. Nothing serious, but the momentum might pick up the closer we get. I just love being able to say a few words in the language and shopping for local food in the market. We have rented an apartment so can cook for ourselves with all the lovely veg you find in the markets, but never, for some reason, in the restaurants. Looking on Trip Advisor I am having trouble finding a place that isn't all pasta etc. So many places are just for tourists. :laugh: :laugh: I think I have spotted a good one in a quieter area about a mile walk away which is mainly locals. I like to eat seafood and fish if possible, but I know from my reading that traditional Roman food is mainly things like calves' heart, liver, tripe etc. I like that sort of food, but not if it's warm. Should be OK at the end of September.
With regard to all the lovely meals I cook - of course I am retired, so have all day to think about it. DH and I amuse ourselves with playing a game most nights which goes, "How much do you reckon this would cost in a restaurant?" :bigsmile: By restaurant I mean a 'gastropub', which is a pub which sells upmarket meals. They are very common round here and the traditional pub has almost disappeared. It's all scrubbed pine tables and the meals on a chalk board that you order at the bar. Generally very nice food - good home cooking. Anyway, we usually reckon we would be happy to pay around £7-£8 for our lunch, unless it is just a simple sandwich and £14-£15 for dinner. Each. So we reckon we are saving ourselves a LOT of money! :laugh: The only trouble is, a place has to be REALLY good for me to want to go and eat there and nowdays I am looking for a nice atmosphere and great service to make the expenditure worth while. Do I sound fussy? Yes I am!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
Pat - mange tout are a kind of pea that you can eat the whole thing. You sometimes find them in Chinese meals, but one of the advantages is they only take a minute to cook. The name means 'eat all' in French.
Michele- safe journey! Have a little walk down the Seine for me. I'm getting a nostalgia pang!
All those with poorly heels, knees, stomachs, backs and anything else, I hope it improves for you. Blood sugars too. My brother is #2 diabetic and has had a lot of trouble with his eyes. It was yet another reason why I wanted to lose weight.
My ounces are still hanging on. I think it's only a couple now though. It is ready to drop. :ohwell: :huh:
Heather from still blazing Hampshire UK. (Government health warnings and numerous heath fires, people, including army trainees, dying in the heat)0 -
Morning ladies
All I can say about the heat is it does sweat off the weight. I have lost another lb:bigsmile:
I am down in the 150s granted it is 159.8 ,but hey I will take it....
trying to figure out what I want to do it is already 81 degree's out, should I walk or go to the gym?
How do I change the ticker? I cant remember how I did it:blushing:0 -
Morning again,
The DH and I went for a walk and came back soaked.it is the air you can wear..Oh My word...
Anyway got 5000 + steps in before 9 that's good. the food site is down for maintance,trying to log and I cant.. oh well will have to wait I guess
Making spagetti and meatballs for my FIL today, and taking them over later, then probably stopping at Sam's and then out for pizza I think..supposed to cool down later this afternoon with a nasty storm coming through.0 -
Morning ladies
All I can say about the heat is it does sweat off the weight. I have lost another lb:bigsmile:
I am down in the 150s granted it is 159.8 ,but hey I will take it....
trying to figure out what I want to do it is already 81 degree's out, should I walk or go to the gym?
How do I change the ticker? I cant remember how I did it:blushing:
Enter your weight under "progress" and the ticker takes care of itself. Congratulations on your loss!0 -
Happy sat.Was suppose to get rain and cooler temps,no rain and still feels hot.
Have a nice trip Michele,glad Vince is out of hosp.
Everyone have a great day!
HUGS
jane:drinker:0 -
Just a quick morning check in. The humidity has finally broken but at a price, some pretty violent storms last night. But today I can actually go outside for a walk
Weigh in today - 3.4 lb loss this week, i'm thrilled considering the 1 lb gain last week. (happy dance icon here :laugh: )
Michele - so happy to hear that Vince is out of the hospital
Grandmallie - congrats on the loss and WOW on the steps already this morning
Heading out to get the cars washed and vac'd
Have a great day everyone!
Sandy from Ontario 0 -
Hi ladies
I've been out of hospital for four days and haven't stopped since I got home. I'm trying to limit myself to making phone calls and doing the organising for moving dad to sheltered accommodation. Not always successful though.
Anyway - I'm going to burst so I'll just get this out:
After 15 years and 9 rounds of IVF in an attempt to conceive, just over a year ago my daughter gave up. Left her husband and moved to Germany to focus on her career instead. Met a wonderful (albeit much younger) German guy and is very happy with him. She had been having bad problems with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries so the doctor put her on the pill. This didn't seem to make that much difference. Then she went off on holiday to Egypt with the BF and succumbed to severe tummy upset. Well, she is now nine weeks pregnant! I am going to have a German grandchild to go along with my darling grandtwins.
Thrilled and scared for her and cannot believe that I won't be able to be with her all through her pregnancy and after. Skype will definitely be used!
So that is my news. Please spare a prayer that it all goes well please.
I'm sorry I've not responded to anybody, but I just about have time to log in at present. Hope you are all doing well.
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Amanda I am so happy for you and will be sending positive energy to you and your daughter.
Michele safe travels and I am sure you will be glad to be back home soon.
to all of you with success I say hooray!! to all of you with struggles know that you are in my thoughts.
I haven't gotten back on the straight and narrow yet. I think it is because I am a little worried about making a good impression with the new job. I am really so much happier and the organization is awesome. It is also forcing me to really think about what I want for the next 10 years or so that I will have to work before I can retire.
Today will be spent in the yard cleaning things up. Bodi and Ritter have made it such disaster but I still love them to pieces.
Happy Saturday all.
Robin, Bodi boy and Rit bit.
PNW0 -
this could also be what I look like exercising.
:flowerforyou: Janie, I love this graphic and may swipe it and use it myself sometime
:flowerforyou: Katla, you'll have to drive north next July and taste lavender ice cream for yourself........there are several different varieties----lavender plus strawberry cheesecake, vanilla bean, white chocolate, dark chocolate chip, lemon, peach and maybe others.
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Amanda, I'm dancing the happy dance for you and your upcoming German grandchild
Barbie from foggy NW Washington 0 -
Hello! I stopped in a couple of weeks ago, said hello, and then returned to lurking, but am trying again! I've been eating absolutely horribly the last couple of weeks. I frequently go over my calorie goal but also go under (sort of a natural 5:2 program), and as long as my weekly average isn't too bad, and I've been losing fairly steadily I've been okay with that. Often I have one really bad day a week when I binge / eat compulsively (I'm not sure what term to use for what I do). I eat, almost nonstop, usually sugar and carbs, and there is no correlation between hunger and intake. I can eat despite being very full and uncomfortable, and I may end up with a stomachache. I need to get a handle on this behavior. I do log every single bite though!
I also haven't been exercising - I'm doing c25k, and usually my daughter goes with me. But with the heat wave, neither of us have been motivated to get up and out. We finally did this morning, and I'm hoping that'll be the push to get me back on track, both with eating and exercising!
Lucy . . . you are really an inspiration and role model for me - running in this heat, even on your day off!
Katla, Barbie, Robin, Terri, and anyone else who lives in the Pacific Northwest . . . I am quite envious - you live in a part of the country I've always wanted to visit and haven't made it to yet.
Michele . . . as a long time lurker I'm familiar with your story. Hope Vince feels better and your trip home is uneventful.
To all who are exercising, eating right, losing pounds or inches, meeting your goals . . . congratulations and thank you as you are truly inspiring!
Amanda . . . Congratulations to you and your daughter !!!
Kate in hothothot Brooklyn, NY0 -
Checking in early today. How are all my fine mfp pals? Yesterday was HOT, in the upper 90s, but we managed to go to our concert anyway. We found a nice shady spot and it was just slightly uncomfortable, and we really enjoyed the band. I’m glad we went. Dinner did not go as planned; DD#2 had made a chicken broccoli salad and rosemary pull apart bread, neither of which turned out right, so we ended up eating at the concert. I had a plain hamburger, homemade potato chips and an 8-ounce mango smoothie, so it wasn’t too bad. Could have been much, much worse! Had a glass of wine when we got home and cooled off.
Today is parent-daughter day. DH is out with DD#2 and I’m waiting for DD#1` to get home and see if she remembers. We won’t have much time, she works one job til 2 and the other one starts at 5, but we could go out and do something. I doubt she remembers though even though it’s been on the calendar all month; she is totally oblivious.
It is beautiful here today…going to be just 90 (just! I know!!!) and there’s a little breeze blowing. We may get rain tonight (please please please).
Kathy; I’m just catching up so I hope to read later on that your back is better! Sounds like you had a wonderful visit.
Michele: hope Vince continues to recover and you get home safe and sound. The only thing better than Swiss chocolates (believe it or not) are Russian chocolates. OMG they are to die for. Great nsv! I don’t think I was born wearing a 7!!!
Lucy: now that is some dedication! Good for you and you have inspired me to make sure I exercise today!!!
Grandmallie: what could be better than a day off with pay? Stay cool there..I bet you did wish you were shoveling snow! Congrats on the weight loss.
Heather: can’t wait to hear how your eggplant tasted. I love eggplant and hope to get a few from the garden this year.
Katla: is there someone nearby who could check in on DH if you went?
Sandy: I have not used that particular BBQ sauce before, so I’ll let you know how it goes. We are smoking the ribs tomorrow, so I have to do extra exercise today and tomorrow so I can eat some! We rarely have red meat more than once a week, but Sunday dinner is also Monday dinner, and we are having burgers tonight (after our burgers yesterday!) so that is a TON of red meat for us! Usually we eat 2 vegetarian, 2 fish, and 2 poultry meals a week. I may have to go all fish/vegetarian next week to make up! Congrats on the weight loss!
Janie: you could have eaten something much worse! So don’t fret! LOVE the dancing cat!
CritterSue: hope things at GI go well for you. I’m with you on not wanting to eat so much when it is stifling out.
Kat: ball shaped cucumbers? Do you have them staked so that the cucs can’t get elongated? We had a zucchini that I staked thinking it would keep all those leaves off the ground and several of them have been roundish.
Tigress: wow I sure hope you feel better soon! You were very patient with the little one!
Pat: I bet you are glad to be back home!
Barbie: I have never heard of lavender ice cream!
Joyce: good for you to find a restaurant meal you like and works in your calories. Sounds like Cracker Barrel is one of your favorites.
Vicki: isn’t it funny how the younger “kids” have no idea what to do when the technology goes down? Remember “back in the day” when we worked without any computers of any kind…paper charting, paper lab reports, etc etc etc. It’s good some “old timers” were there who knew how to manage!
Heather: I just can’t imagine the UK being so hot. My mental image is grey and raining!
Amanda: so glad you are out of hospital and doing better. Please take care. OMG the news about DD is amazing. So happy for both of you. Sending prayers and good wishes!!!!! I know you are thrilled.
Robin: always good to hear from you and so glad your job is still working out.
Kate: all that behavior is the result of years and years of habits. You can’t break them all at once. Just take baby steps. Logging is great. That is the perfect place to start. Then you can pick one thing to work on. It takes time, time, time. I have been here over a year with only 23 pounds to show and I can tell you I’m happy with that and all the little tiny changes I have made over the year. They all add up.
Well ladies I’m going to go clean the kitchen, finish trying on the last rack of clothes, then get ready to go out just in case DD#1 remembers about parent daughter day. Stay cool and hydrated…speaking of which I need a glass of water! Take care, Meg from Omaha where rain is promised tonight> we’ll see!0 -
I can't remember who mentioned me finding a good meal:embarassed: but I would say we eat at a restaurant almost 100% of our meals. That has been our habit for many, many years. My husband has a problem in that if there are leftovers he eats them all. Even if I immediatley put food in the freezer he will thaw them out that evening. When I had to quit work I ate my lunch at home and told him that when he retired we may argue a bit on that. Sure enough we ate out a lot for both lunch and supper. And he is very regimental about what time meals are...11 AM for lunch, 5 PM for supper. It's a pain in the butt:ohwell: So now it is really rare that we have lunch out. :happy: :happy: :happy:
I don't know what's wrong with my weight but where I couldn't lose an ounce last week,:frown: now I can't stop losing:huh: On Wednesday I was 198.8, Thursday 198.4, Friday 197.4 and today 196.4. So that's 2.4 pounds since Wednesday:huh: I don't know whether to be happy or concerned. My diary is open. I know I eat a lot of processed foods and that's not going to change. I also realize I am only eating 2 meals and 2 healthy snacks a day. I do know that with the antibiotic I'm on for my sunuses, my bowels are moving very well which is unusual for me:sad:
Have a good day, stay cool. Joyce, Indiana0 -
Wow...absolutely gorgeous!Wanted to share a couple of photos from my yard this morning :flowerforyou:
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Good Morning, Ladies! It feels good to be back in a routine! I slept like a rock in my own bed, and I am a happy, happy girl!
I did not get my walk in last night, but I did get my little lawn mowed. Ever little bit helps, right?! Today I am going up to the scrapbook store for a demonstration in making jewelry. Our little scrappy community does all sorts of interesting things, not just scrapbooks. I really like being around creative people because I do not have a creative bone in my body! :blushing: Sveltewisher- Welcome! If you figure out what to do with the batwings, please, let me know! I really do believe that I just need to accept mine because they aren't going anywhere! (I could glide 'cross country with mine!) It is really fun to hear that you and your son have taken on this challenge together. Vicki- The hospital must have been in panic mode w/o the phones and internet! I can't imagine the chaos! Congratulations on the new outfit and new size! I am a little jealous of the motorcycle ride, I love those bikes! Janie- Love the graphic! You may be able to move that quickly, but I can not! That little pussem is way more coordinated than I! Keep on dancing, my friend! Michelle- I am glad that Vince is out of the hospital, and I am glad you have already made the Dr app't here at home. You need to come home to destress from your 'vacation'! Grandmallie- I can't even figure out how to get a ticker, let alone change it! 5,000 steps so early in the morning! You are a trooper, girlfriend! I am still trying to get my heart to beat! Sandy- Congratulations on the 3.4 loss! :flowerforyou: Awesome! Could I ask a favor? You are such a sweetie, kind & caring, and you say such nice, supportive things to people, I would really love to see a picture of you with a smile..... :blushing: Amanda- Miracles happen. Blessed Be and congratulations to you & your daughter. What fun! You have only been out of the hospital for 4 days, take it easy! Kate- Glad you came out to chat today. It's ok to lurk, but we really like to chat, too. That 5.2 program sounds interesting. The binge eating I surely can empathize with, I am a 'grazing queen'! I don't do big binges in one sitting, I just nibble and graze my way through entire days. Not something I am proud to admit, but it is a behavior I have to be very wary of. Logging every bite I take helps because it does truly make me ashamed of myself some days. (No, I don't beat myself up, but it really brings home what I had done during the day) Take care and be well. Meg- Your poor daughter! I bet she was devastated by the cooking failure! Tell her to try it again, she will succeed! We have a restaurant in town that does homemade potato chips, and I can eat them by the bushel basket! Other than the calories, the drawback for me is that they are fried in the same oil as foods with breadings on them, so they may be cross-contaminated by gluten. If I break down and have them, I know I am going to probably really regret it. (But, my willpower is weak, so sometimes I eat them anyway) Sounds like you are going to have a good day today. Have fun and enjoy parent-daughter day!
I am going to go up to the rec center and ride the stationary bike for a while, and then I am going to get into the pool for real laps!:drinker: I am excited to be home.
Enjoy your day, Everyone!
Pat0 -
Good Morning or should I say afternoon?? It is another HOT day here with a chance of rain. Yesterday we got just enough rain to make things really muggy. I am working 12 hours today so inside with the AC. I am since a wimp. Doing my walking around the inside of the building every two hours so getting my steps in.
Michele- So gald that Vince is doing better and out of the hospital. Praying your trip home is problem free.
Katlie- Sounds like DS has a nice place. Hope DH is feeling better when you get home.
grandmallie- Congrates on the weight loss. The ticker should change when you update your weight. I admit mine does not always change and then the next time it will bring me current.
Sandy-Great weight loss!!! some weeks I will gain or stay the same and then the next week I will have a good loss. I do think all this heat doesn't help.
Amanda- Good to hear you are out of the hospital Be sure and take care of yourself and don't overdo. CONGRATES to you and your DD and the up coming grandchild. Saying a prayer for all of you. God gives us such great Blessings.
Kate- important thing is not to give up. Some days I want to eat everything that is not nailed down. I just keep telling myself to pick myself up and face a new day!!
In case I let anyone out I do say a prayer everynight for all my MFP's friends. So have a great Saturday. Stay cool!
Blessed, Vicki in HOT NE0 -
Amanda,don`t over do it.
How exciting about the baby:drinker:
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Amanda, what great news. I have everything crossed for your daughter.
Sveltwisher, my batwings are still there, despite lifting heavy dumbbells, doing pushups etc. I have a few more lbs to lose, so here's hoping it comes off there. Not holding my breath!
Vicki, fantastic news on the dress size. Well done.
Sandy, what a great loss! I'm struggling to lose a few oz these days
Kate, I used to do a lot of binging. I used to stuff myself until my stomach was distended and then sleep. Even now I am tempted when DH goes out for the day, but I feel so accountable to this thread and feel I have to confess that it inhibits me. Cheese was always my downfall, but now I know it is so salty that it really messes up my daily weigh in. So a small sliver has to be enough. Anyway, you are definitely not alone and getting it out into the open is the first step. Good for you and good luck. I do have a few things in the house that I can eat that don't do too much damage.
Love from Heather in Hampshire UK0 -
Icing knee for now, but I want to get out and do some yard work today.
Svelte – how wonderful that you and DS are motivating each other. Best of luck; check in often because this is a fantastically motivating group. My nephew is the one who got me started this time. DH has never had a weight problem, but continually tries to quit smoking. I quit almost 20 years ago. We each have our struggles.
Amanda – wonderful news for you and DD, prayers and well wishes!
Sandy – do that happy dance, OMG, 3.4 lbs., amazing!
Grandmallie – good for you! I’m thinking I’ll see the 150s sometime next year.
Heather – sounds wonderful having a vacation in Rome. I did 15 days with a Eurail pass eons ago & would love to get back eventually.
Robin – don’t you love our weather, especially when there’re heat waves everywhere! I plan to do yard work also. Give yourself permission to take your time, a new job, no matter how enjoyable, is still a stressor as you adjust.
Barbie – I found and was able to post it thanks to you, swipe away :-D
Kate – you’re finding your way, good for you getting out today. Chat often.
Meg – so hope DD# 1 remembered parent-daughter day.
Joyce – I’d say you more than earned that 2.4 lbs. Good for you!
Johanne – All I can say is WOW what a garden!
Pat – thrilled that you are home again and enjoying creative time with friends. Envious of the bike time – to be honest, I’m short enough and awkward enough I’d be afraid of tripping while mounting or dismounting from the recumbent bikes at my gym. Wish I could carry a mounting block-like step stool. ;-)
Vicki – I am so sympathetic to all those with raging temps, so happy you can walk in your building at least.
Katla – glad you made the trip, sorry about the traffic. Welcome to WA, I have a friend in Auburn so I know the area (& the supermall) very well. Enjoy!
How I’m feeling today –
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Oh my gosh-I want to eat that adorable baby kitty above! Soooo cute!
Got a call from doctor today that my chest x-ray looked fine, whew! I was very impressed that they called on a Saturday. She knew I was extremely anxious. So next apt will be with the gastro. Part of the reason I have extra anxiety is that in Feb. I turned 50, and that is the exact age I lost my mom. I just feel like I'm going to die this year! I'm sure that sounds silly, but it is a real fear. I still remember coming home from school and seeing her in bed so sick from the cancer and the effects of the chemo.
Waiting for storms to roll in to cool things off. Sky is starting to look a bit funky. The dogs will not be happy with the big boomers!
I have had the air conditioners going nonstop. The electric bill will be extra disgusting next billing!
How nice to hear the baby news! Speaking of, when is that royal baby going to pop out?!
Had some quinoa with hummus and veggies for lunch. I swear I could put hummus on anything-love it!
Going to get a new kitty end of month. Hubby doesn't know yet. He'll figure it out when he jumps into his lap, lol...
Happy Saturday to all!
Critter Sue0 -
I would love to get another cat, preferable a very active rambunxious cat. My cat is very slow paced, doesn't play much. she needs some one to stimulate her. DH knows that when he dies I am getting at least 2 more cats. I love me my rescue animals. My daughter has 3 rescue dogs. That's OK, she can have the dogs, I'll keep to cats.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
evening ladies,
I was thinking this afternoon( I know scary isn't it?)the reason that we are losing weight ,is because we are doing it the right way.
No fad diets,we watch what we eat, we log it and we have a support group of friends that help us through the rough parts..
I have read many many times that ,this is the key to long lasting weight loss.. and us chickie's are doin it..
you all should be very very proud of yourselves:bigsmile:
i have a NSV moment, I am going to have to go out and buy new undies:blushing: mine aren't falling down ,but they are all baggie and feel funny so I guess I will have to hit Walmart and pick some up..
I am a size lrg now in some things and xl in other's but I am still looking for a swimsuit in a size 10 for october.. I know I am pushing it a bit,but hey at least it gives me insentive:laugh:
I am hoping for a good thunderstorm tonight to take away this freakin hot weather, I am Melting here and I am NOT the Wicked witch of the west either.0 -
Spent the day with a good friend - had lunch out, walked around some shops in a little downtown area visiting the day away. After that it was getting stormy so I just walked inside for 30 minutes...but then it blew over and it was notably cooler, so I went out for a 5-mile walk (90 minutes). Hopefully that and the extra water I've consumed will offset the lunchtime sodium.
Church tomorrow, then household chores and the YMCA.
Off to cool down and eat something for dinner.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Hi ladies. I've been missing this tread for quite awhile.
This summer has been amazingly busy with work and family - all in the most positive way.:bigsmile:
We've been to visit my DS and his GF. We had such a great time with them. It is so wonderful to see how happy they are together
My DD did take me shopping today (for those who remember my combo panic attack and NSV when I discovered my work clothes where too big even though I weight the same as I did back when they fit). I feel like I should log calories for the experience - lugging piles of clothes and hours of trying on. She is good personal shopper. I got 3 jackets, 2 pairs of pants, 2 pencil skirts, 2 dresses (1 strapless that is fantastic!), 1 blouse. She thinks she can take in some of my old blouses so I should have a nice wardrobe when she is done. We started pulling all the old stuff out of my closet...I just couldn't seem to part with them even though most don't fit. thank goodness she helped me out.:flowerforyou:
I also got a new bikini today. So cute. I couldn't believe it was really me when I looked in the mirror. Thank you MFP!!!! :laugh:
Its a good thing I have all this work..next month's credit card bill will be a doozy. At least I bought all of it at the outlets and on sale too!:blushing:
I'm hoping I can catch up on the posts soon. Please know I'm thinking about all of you even if I haven't had time to read posts or reply individually (or even post myself). My reality is that the rest of this year is going to be as frenetic as my present situation if not more so since I start working in a clients office in a couple of weeks (hence the need for work clothes that fit). So add a long commute in and I can only imagine I'll have even less time for my VitF pals. :sad: :sad:
congrats to all those succeeding in their health journey:drinker:
hugs to all that need one
encouragement to each and everyone of you
Have a great evening, Jodios :flowerforyou: :smooched: :drinker: :bigsmile: 0 -
Hi again.:flowerforyou:
Meg . . . thanks for the words of encouragement. It's funny that you mention years and years of habits; for the 1st time the other day, I thought of something that may be related to this type of nonstop, mindless eating. When I was a child, I used to steal quarters from my parents' bedroom. I would then go to the drugstore and buy a lot of candy with the money (candy bars were only a nickel then). I'm pretty sure I would eat most of it before getting home. Maybe I hid some - I still do hide "goodies" sometimes.
Pat . . . I'm like you - no creativity or artistic ability - but both my kids are very talented. It's there on both (mine and my husband's) sides of the family, but in my case it skipped a generation. I'm working on chatting more, lurking less.
Vicki . . . we finally got a good thunderstorm this evening - cooled things off just a mite.
Heather . . . glad to hear you've been able to deal with the binging. I am hoping that talking about it more will help. My husband doesn't understand any eating issues - he's like yours - naturally thin (extremely so).
Janie . . . so you're also one of the lucky ones in the Northwest? Love the gif!
Sue . . . I think your fear of dying is very understandable. My best friend's mother (who in many ways was a better mother to me than my own) died at 42, and then her father died at 45. My friend was very stressed throughout most of her 40s.
Joyce . . . We have 2 cats, they play a little with each other, but not as much as the 2 cats we had prior to these. Both sets of these cats were sisters from the same litter, and both had some siamese blood, which mostly made them smaller cats. The first set were much more fond of each other, although they did have their quarrels. This 2nd set mostly tolerate each other, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of sisterly love.
Grandmallie . . . using MFP, reading the forums (mostly this thread!) and not attempting to eat super low calories has made a huge difference for me. I've never lost this much weight before, and certainly never kept up trying to change my eating habits for this long. Despite my failings, I have no intention of reverting to my past habits.
I think I may also finally be entering the neednewundies club - yes!
Gail . . . Impressive walking! Where (what environs) did you take your 5 mile walk? Did your friend accompany you?
Jodios . . . way to shop! I'm lucky 'cause at my "day" job I don't have to look professional at all, it's very casual (as in jeans and t-shirts). During the school year I also work evenings, and in that job I have to look business professional. (I don't always pull it off.) I'd like to get my sewing machine fixed and see if I can do some very simple tailoring. Do both you and your daughter sew?
What do you do (for work)?
Wishing you all a Sunday of pleasant weather, companionship, and healthy, tasty food. Kate in Brooklyn, NY 0 -
Hi Everyone,
I spent a lovely afternoon and evening with my sister, swimming in her pool and later relaxing in the hot tub. Her husband made a delicious salad with smoked salmon for dinner.
Amanda…Exciting, Happy news about your daughter, I hope all goes well for her and the baby!
Kat…I planted tomatoes and peppers directly into straw bales that were left outside from last fall. It’s not the most attractive, but the plants are doing well. Your planter boxes on the deck sound great; I have large pots for my flowers on the front porch and back patio.
Grandmallie…Congrats on the loss and being in the 150’s!
Jodios…Congrats on the new clothes!!
Meg…Were you able to enjoy your parent-daughter day?
Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Terri, from HOT (100 degrees) Oregon0 -
Hi all
Must just pop in to tell you that the ounces are gone! I am now officially NORMAL!:laugh: BMI this morning - 24.96 !:bigsmile: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
Phew - that was a long wait! I wasn't all that optimistic when I got on the scales as I had cheese last night. But there it was. Now you can all let that breath out and do a happy dance for me!
Must go.
Heather0
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