WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2013

Good morning ladies. This is the first morning of my second year on MFP and I was rewarded with a weight loss. I have 1.2 pounds left until I reach my original goal. My new goal is to improve my overall fitness and energy, to keep on living healthy and to have fun. I am so glad I found MFP and all of you. I’m sticking around.

In the achievement category, DH and I finished our upper deck yesterday. The deck floor is done, the fence is back in place, and the glass panels have been washed, all done by the two of us. We are so proud of taking on something we didn’t think we could do and finishing it.:bigsmile:



Sylvia: I am so impressed with your costume making from years gone by. I was never that imaginative or energetic. I think that taking the older child to pick out their costume first, and then the younger one is a brilliant idea. They’re lucky to have you. Congratulations on your good medical report.:flowerforyou:

Rita from TN: Packing and moving boxes is definitely weight training in my book. DS was stationed in Colorado Springs and bought a home there. Then things changed, and he requested a transfer to Washington State to be closer to us after his dad’s health started to have serious issues. He has been able to keep the CO place rented and uses a property management company to handle the details. He’s breaking even, and satisfied with the situation.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: We always stay in a motel when we are visiting DD. We value some private time, and an easy way to get rest when we’re tired. DD works afternoons and evenings so she sleeps late and goes to bed late. We go to bed earlier than she, and get up a LOT earlier.

Margaretturk: Good news on your healing eyes. I hope things continue to go well.:flowerforyou:

Paulyne: Welcome. This is a great group. Where are you from?:flowerforyou:

I’m sorry for those I’ve missed this morning. Time to go to yoga. Have a great day.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

October goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.

Gave myself a month to have everything I wanted to eat and now I'm reaping the consequences - 10 pound regain. :sad: But I'm back on track and glad to find you!

No rain yesterday or today (so far) but gray and gloomy still. So far I've done laundry, errands, and grocery shopping. Next up is to make a big pot of chicken, mushroom, and brown rice soup and try a new recipe for a cranberry chutney. Also going to do a loaf of banana bread and send some of all to a friend with lung ca.; haven't been helping there as much lately as I would like to.

Had success (fingers crossed) securing media coverage for 2 of the upcoming events of groups I volunteer with.......one a race I'm on a committtee for and the other the police specialty unit. Spoke with newspaper assignment editor and all three local tv stations so maybe, just maybe, one of them will show up at the events!!!! Have a race planning meeting tonight at Panera so must save calories.

Lots else to say and no time to say it; One thing, I can tell you all is that Michele's heat for itching solution does work beautifully....I had a bite on my wrist that was driving me nuts; held it under hot running water, as hot as I could stand, and it hasn't itched since. My dd says it has something to do with dispersing or breaking up the histamine which causes the itch.

Welcome newbies!!! Stick around!!!
I have read all the posts; love and hugs to those who are in need.
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

BUMP! No time today. It has been really busy here at work. Phone ringing as I write this! SHEESH!!

GAA the last 2 days have been hideous! It ended with a closed-door meeting with an adjunct (part time) faculty member who smokes about 3 packs of cigarettes a day. Smoking is not allowed on campus, but she smelled so bad I had a horrible allergic reaction! By the time i got home and jumped in the shower...literally with some clothes still on...I was peeling my skin off! Time for drugs and an early bed time. My eyes are so swollen I can hardly see!! Hope your day was much better than this; I'm cheering you on!

Tell me it gets better! Take care, Meg

To exermom, thank you for the welcome. I live in Centerville, Ohio (suburb of Dayton). I am enjoying the entries here.

Hello Friends,
Swampgasone: Welcome. Keep coming back and you will find the support we call “Vitamin F” for friendship.

Paulyne1: Welcome to you, too. I like your attitude and it sounds like you are off to a great start. Hope you will share on this thread.

Joyce: So glad you are getting some good coaching at the Y. I moved to the Rockies from Honolulu. 12 years later, I’ve learned to dress in layers and be sure I have a good 4-wheel drive car. Even our cat is comfortable walking in snow.

Heather: Have fun in Bath. Hope DH has a good time while you and your friends visit.

Michele: I would be happy to share the strength training routine my PT created for me. Please PM me with an email where I can send to you electronically. I am at the beginner phase of my strength training, so you may have to amp up the exercises to make them more challenging for yourself.

Katla: We have our cat on grain free and another special formula made for adult fixed cats who have to watch their weight. However, DH and I are such pushovers….he still gets the occasional treat.

Sylvia: You’re such a wonderful grandma to take each of them out to make the annual monumental decision about a costume. Loved your story. Congratulations on the good test results. Pinched nerve? Ouch! My chiropractor does an amazing job of working those out for me.

Anamika: I had not heard of the warm milk with turmeric treatment for bruises. Thanks for sharing.

Rita: I am a long-distance landlady. I have trusted service providers I can call if needed to do any repairs to the place. I can recommend a company that electronically debits the monthly rent from my tenant’s checking account and deposits to mine.

Tazgirl1960: Bravo for shaking the drive time snack habit. This is a journey for life, and as long as you are making small changes (as Barbie always advises) you will achieve successes. You will be tested, so keep your chin up and your faith strong.

DeeDee: Have fun (and stay safe!) with your golf-cart driving grand-daughters. You sure do know how to make memories.

Sue: A high five to you for maintaining during an extended period of no exercise. WTG!

Terewilliams: Welcome back. We’re glad you found us again.

Yanniejannie: Bless you for volunteering for a local non-profit. My job is in fundraising, so if you ever need advice, please reach out.

Grandmallie: I envy you all the time in the pool. Keep having fun.

Meg: Sorry about your day. The smell of cigarette smoke sickens me, too. Take care.

Well, I have to pack and print a boarding pass for a trip to NYC tomorrow. Will squeeze in an early AM cardio workout before heading to the airport..

Stay well.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills
October Goals:
 Cardio with intervals as prescribed by Rose 4x per week
 Body weight strength training routine 3x per week
 Leg stretches every day
 Hit my daily protein and fiber goals 4x per week

swampgasone - welcome! You've come to a great place for motivation, that's for sure. Keep coming in for lots of support. It's great that you are exercising as much as you can. Vince (dh) and I have been married 35 years and have 4 cats. Can't wait to see your new pic

Linda - so sorry you had a bad day yesterday. We're all ears if you'd like to talk.

Sue in SD - awesome step count!

katla - congrats on your MFP anniversary! And finishing the deck - wonderful!

Went to the Y and did the 30-20-10 interval workout. Actually, I found that having to change the speeds at 30 seconds, then 20 seconds, then 10 was just too much so I increased the time, walked fast for 1 minute instead of 30 seconds, walked very fast for 40 seconds instead of 20, and ran for 20 seconds instead of 10. Time seemed to go by much faster, too. Came home and had something to eat then helped Vince with the Halloween decorations. They aren't done. Then picked up the rest of Jessica's prescription and mailed that to her then went to Bi-Lo. I should have gotten more spaghetti squash. Oh well....I needed eggs and I had a coupon for a free dozen. Wanted to get a raincheck for Vince's deodorant since it's almost never on sale. Came home and did some more work stringing the popcorn. It was such a nice day -- very little to no wind. Just made some more of the chocolate bran muffins for myself.

Tomorrow I'll do the deep water class. Usually I go to yoga on Wednesday mornings, but tomorrow they're having the Y board meeting in the aerobics room so the yoga is moved to the community center. I get there just barely on time when it's in the same building, I'd never make it in a different building. Why they have the board meeting in the aerobics room is a mystery to me. The reason I was given was so that they'd be "more a part of the Y's members". Come on, that's a crock. Not sure of the real reason, tho.

Last night after mahjongg I went to one food store. they're the only place that has the ground chicken BREAST, and I had coupons for it. You almost never see a coupon for that. I also wanted some organic apples and they have them along with small bottles of orange juice. That seems to be about the only place I can get them, too. Most recipes only call for something like 1 cup or 1/2 a cup, I just can't see buying a whole gallon for just one cup. So I get these small bottles. Even tho they cost more, in the end they aren't as expensive as throwing out all the oj that I would have to.

grandmalle - glad you're having such a great time in FL

Meg - you poor dear! I hate when I get even the hint of cigarette smoke.

Rori - thanks so much for being so willing to share your routines with me. Sometimes I'm at a loss as to what else I can do in a hotel. Last year we had Thanksgiving at Jessica's. We stayed at a hotel and one of the things I did was jump rope. I got a pulled achilles tendon and to this day I can still feel it. It doesn't hurt, but I can tell it's there. I've sent you my email address. Amping up the exercises is not a problem, I can just vary the time or intensity of the cardio routines. On another note: you think YOU'RE pushovers with giving your cat the occasional treat? You should see Vince. It's not the "occasional" treat, it's every day. Admitted, they all get cat treats when Loki gets his medicine, but I'm talking about him letting Bonnie drink the milk from his glass, letting Lexi have some of his ranch dressing, cutting up his meat to give to the cats. You..pushovers? I don't think so. Not compared to Vince, anyway.

Sylvia - congrats on the great weight loss. You'll be at goal in no time, that's for sure. Baby steps and you'll get there.

Michele in NC

Thanks for posting everyone - it makes me feel like I'm getting to know you :-) Seeing everyone's goals has helped keep me motivated.

Something that may be helpful for when you eat out: I took time one day to go to the various fast food and chain restaurant websites and decided on 1-2 menu items I very much like at each place. Then I looked at the calories and determined how much of the item/meal I could eat and still stay in my calorie goal for a meal. I listed them all for myself so that I had it to refer to. Now even if a stop at a restaurant hasn't been planned ahead I can still feel good about eating out. It has been very empowering to be able to walk into a restaurant, look at the menu, and know that I can eat what I enjoy and still be meeting my goals. For non-chain restaurants I have a few standard meals that I figured out close estimates of what the calories would be and so even there I know I'm making choices that are delicious to eat, satisfy my appetite, and still fit my calories. Maybe this would work for you, too.

Have to do a little more work before I head to bed, so I'll sign off. Thanks for letting me share in your journey.

Grrrrrrrr..........wrote a post and lost it!!!! Wanted to let you all know I bought the Arnica Gel for my foot; found it at CVS and using it now.

Rori..........thanks for your kind offer of advice; I may well take you up on it.........

Sylvia.........awesome loss, WTG!!!

Katla.........look at you, SO close to goal!!!!! Wonderful!

Anamika........I dimly remember something about tumeric having healing properties and I do have some on hand as I use it in a marinated vegtable salad

Decorating finished........pumpkin tower in window, broom with black cat on front door and this year I added 4 palm-sized spiders that I glued magnets on, they do look creepy!!

Got the soup made, did not get to the chutney or banana bread.

Meeting tonight was productive and quite pleasant.

G'nite all,
yanniejannie

Good Evening, Ladies! I know I have been AWOL again, but it has been hectic! You know, taking all these naps just shoots the whole day! I have no idea why I am so tired, but I really could nap three times a day. Let's blame the weather or change of season or ????

Anyway, I gained a bit this week. I thought I would because I have not been accurate with my logging, and I had the cake in the house. That just is not a good thing! It is gone now, I left the rest over at Suzie's. I have, also, been feeling very bloated and sore this week. I think that has to do with the unavailability of good, fresh fruits right now. The apples are about all that are really at their peak. The other fruits all need to come into the house and "sit a bit" before they can be eaten. Things that ripen on the kitchen counter just don't taste the same as fruit that ripens naturally. Tomorrow is a craft/farmers' market, and I am going to check out the produce stands, hopefully, I will find something yummy besides more apples.

Sandy- I am glad that Thanksgiving dinner went well for you. I am also very proud of your continued activity at the Y! You go, girl!

Sylvia- The ear plugs are a good idea, even though I love the horns, they can be too loud. Great news from the cardiologist, thanks for keeping us posted.
How about a muzzle for Bruno, or how about leaving him in a "no-damage" area when you are gone?
Down 82 pounds! That is just awesome!

Jill- What is arnica? I just bought a tube of Traumeel that a friend recommended for arthritis, but I can not feel any difference in pain level.

Swampgasone- Welcome! It sounds like you have some fun goals and activities! I think you will enjoy tubing again this winter, but do try for the snowmobile ride back up the hill..... just to impress the kids that a smile and a wink can really work wonders on the cute, young things! Would you mind giving us another name by which to address you? I really don't think I even want to know why you call yourself "Swampgasone"!
From one Merry-Go-Round Mama to Another- - - I think we are going to get along just fine!

Tazgirl- Eating in the car is also a downfall of mine! I am glad you are doing well with your resolve to give that up.

Sue- Congrats on making it through your first day back without taking a nap at lunch time! You must have been really moving and shaking to hit over 10,000 steps! I think I will take a nap FOR you!

Katla- Congrats on your dedication, your determination and your weight loss! You are a great example that this program can and does work!
Glad to hear that DH is holding his own with the MS.

Terewilliams- Welcome! Glad you are here!

Meg- I am so sorry that you had to sit through the meeting with that person! I do react to people who reek of cigarettes, but I am not nice about it. I make a point of moving away from them. I don't say anything unless they ask why I am moving, but then I will tell them that my health is important to me. They sometimes get offended, but I do need to be able to breathe, ya know. Hope you feel better today.

Puzzler- That was a smart move to check out the websites and pick 1 or 2 things from each menu. Being mentally prepared is half the battle.

Michele- Your advice about the hairdryer does work! I have tried that before. It sounds like you have been really busy lately.

Well, I think it is time for bed. Tomorrow is another busy day. I have a class at the scrapbook store and choir practice in the afternoon. In between those things, I am going to call the orthopaedic guy and see if I can talk him into another shot of cortizone for my ankle. It has been really bad lately, and I just really don't think that taking 6 to 10 Aleve a day is a good thing. Hope he agrees, and I hope I can get in soon.

Sweet dreams, my friends,

Pat (Phoo in Az)

Good morning all you wonderful vitamin f tablets.

Rori
Enjoy Ne York. Have fun.

Sylvia
Guess you would feel fit and trim with losing 82 lbs.
Keep up the good work.

Michelle
How do you stop a man from over feeding your pets.
I've been trying for years. with no success.

Katla
That's great news on hubby even if the doctors don't see it. You do.
And that's what counts. Holding his own is great. Tell him to keep doing what he's doing.

Barbie
3 cups that's lots of beans but I can eat a whole can of them for a snack. I have. Like them all yellow, green, I like my beans.

Joyce
Enjoy the grandkids while their little. Like our own children they grow up to fast.

Puzzler
Great plan for those who eat out often. As for me I only go out to restaurants about once a month.
Just not a restaurant person. Prefer my own cooking. Usually i'll give a comment like good but mine is better.

Ann Carol
Wow thumbs up for your walking through the bush with canes.
Have you ever tried walking sticks.
Hubby uses them he prefers those to the cane.

Yannie Jannie
I don't get enough trick or threaters to bother decorating. I'm making special bags as their mostly family.

Renny
Try a little lemon in your water good for inflammation.

Pat
Does your nap come out of poor nights sleep or just plain boredom. I had a boredom day yesterday. Until after lunch then all was fine. I hate them days. Wish I could shake them off. But it's hard when you don't even know why your like that. Believe you me not because there's nothing to do around here lots lots and I love to sew so a walk downstairs but some days that don't even work. Be careful with the alive. Don't know if you can get addicted to them. But don't want you to find out the hard way. Maybe talk to doctor about it.

Grandmille
Glad your enjoying your holiday. Get that hubby of yours to slow down. Suppose to be relaxing time.


There all done and not 9 o'clock yet. I promised to stop by 9 just to much computer time . This morning it's raining but i'm smiling wii didn't catch my Sunday and Monday. Well yes I gained and it showed up to yesterday. But got a maintain this morning and happy with that. I'll be showing a loss at tops tonight. Now I think i'm going to go sit in a tub of Epson salt apparently good for aching back and bones.

Today will be a good day.
See you all lighter
Linda in Northern Ontario.

Good Morning, Ladies!

Linda- It was the Orthopaedic doc that told me to take over the recommended dose of the Aleve. My GP and my Gastro guys are not happy about it. The naps are because I do not sleep well at night. I have very restless legs and a cat who really is a night owl. Most of the time I am ok, but for the last week or so, I have been having trouble w/ being overly tired during the day. I think it is a cyclical/seasonal thing, at least, that is what I am telling myself. I don't feel sick or really sad or frightened, I am just going through a phase. This, too, shall pass.
I applaud your resolve to be off the computer at 9 p.m. That's about the time I open mine up! My SO, who is in Minn., comes online late and we chat and play Scrabble for a while. I know that sounds silly, but it's a routine.

GardenGail- Oh, please, take group and individual pics, if possible. I would so love to join all of you!

Well, it isn't even 6:30 a.m., and I am back up and at 'em. I have a crockpot of turkey soup working, so supper should be healthy and delicious tonight. I think I may have to shut the windows before bed tonight because I am actually cold this morning.....thus, the turkey soup. I will have enough that I will be able to share w/ friends. That's always fun.

Have a wonderful Wednesday! I will check back in later.

Pat (Phoo in Az)