WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2013

grandmalle - I'm with you, I HATE ice. When we moved to Kennett Square that's one of the things I really noticed, because they are a bit further south than the Poconos, they got ice when the Poconos would get snow. Fortunately, down here we rarely get ice, which is just fine by me. And if we do, it's usually gone really shortly. That's good. I do hope for you that you have at least traveling weather on Saturday.

cheryl - welcome back! Did you see our Halloween decorations on facebook?

Did about 10 minutes of yoga today, then held my plank for 2 min 30 seconds, will go to the extremepump class later this morning. Then I'll come home to give Loki his med and maybe do a little shopping, need to get a card, have a $15 off coupon at JC Penney so might get Lynette a gift and need to get some Nature's Miracle at the pet store. I totally forgot to ask Vince to get it yesterday when he went.

Heather - in the past our Christmas day dinner was Christmas Eve leftovers. However, last year Jesica wanted to have a ham so it looks like we'll be having dinner, too. But a lot of it is going to be leftovers.

Cindy - I really love when restaurants have their menu online, I can see what I want and prelog it. Also, one thing that Vince comments is that I spend so much time talking that I don't look at the menu. So...if I know what I'm going to order, then I can talk away and he won't have anything to say....lol

PatC - I do give the cookies away after the holidays. That is, excxept for the ones that Vince will eat.

Sandy - when was your daughter's birthday, I don't remember. I'm so sorry that your childhood Christmases weren't exactly something you'd care to write home about, but so glad you're doing so well for your children. I'm sure they'll remember it all.

diamondmp - welcome!

Brenda from Tortonto - welcome to you, too. I like the Leslie Sansone walking DVD's too. What surprises me is how much of a sweat I work up

Barbsunshine - at least the ice was on top of snow. What I've done as far as inexpensive gifts for friends is during the year I'd do some sort of crafts -- make a blanket, coasters. Of course, this isn't something you can do in a few hours (or even weeks)

Meg - I can't explain it, but lately I really haven't had much desire to eat the cookie dough. Interesting...... When I was growing up, we didn't do a whole lot for Christmas, 8 or 9 presents. But Vince's family went all out. I remember when the kids were little he wanted me to wrap each and every present that went into their stockings. I didn't have all that much time so I used tissue paper which is precut. And I heard all about it.

Molly - sending ytou big hugs

Went to the extremepump class. As I was going there, on the other side of the highway was an accident, I could see that it must have just happened, the traffic was all backed up. Well, when I got out of the class I figured "it's been 1-1/2 hrs, surely they have it cleared up". Nope!!! The road was closed so I had to take a detour. Came home then went to get a sweater for Lynette, cards but they didn't have a French one for Bryan so I need to go to another Hallmark store, Aldi, Petsmart (I'd forgotten to tell Vince to get one item yesterday.). Came home and made these "death by chocolate" cookies. Then needed to make these graham bars since I'm going to give some to the guy who used to own the house (he got a piece of mail that Vince says he really needs. Vince got the same thing in the mail.) Had a turkey meatloaf and then went to the cookie exchange at mahjongg. One gal had a cold and was going to leave early and another gal needed to leave so we finished up early. I went to Lowe's Foods.

I can't explain it, but at mahjongg I got this crampy feeling in my gut, kind of like what I had at Thanksgiving and then a few days later I got my period. If I get my period again, something is definitely wrong.

Cut up the graham bars. Took a shower and am getting ready for bed.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Can I join? I'm 61 and struggling with sweets! I eat good meals but lose it with sweets! Determined to do better!

:flowerforyou: Feeling a little better everyday I'm so pleased that I have lost a few pounds too! Not the way I wanted to lose pounds mind, but I'll take advantage of the fact that eating/ the thought of eating made me feel sick :sick: :sick: Now I can eat a little, I need to be careful not to go back to stuffing my face at every opportunity.

:flowerforyou: Joyce I know what you mean, the times I have bought equipment to help me lose weight and it ends up a glorified clothes rack! Good Luck with the bike, I'm sure you will use it.

:flowerforyou: Welcome back Molly, today is a new day - that's what I keep telling myself too. Sometimes life gets in the way and we make bad choices. I'm sure losing your furbaby had something to do with it too. I can't believe this year we won't have our lovely Tara with us. We used to buy her a Christmas stocking with a squeaky toy in it and she loved it. It would be lucky to survive until Boxing Day, she'd "kill" it until she got the squeaky part exposed, then we'd have to take the squeaky bit out so she didn't choke on it! We'll miss her this year.

:flowerforyou: To everyone else, have a good day and I'm thinking of you all :flowerforyou:

:ohwell: As usual, I am late and will have to get ready for work. I finish work for the Christmas break on Friday 13th December. I've saved my holidays so I can have a nice long break. I still have so much to do. I love this time of year, but must admit I am getting a little stressed. I'm sure once I can get some Christmas Shopping done I'll feel better and more in control.

Chat again soon,

Viv (York UK)

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Cindy I`m looking forward to the beautiful Carolina blue skies too:glasses: , they say we might have sunshine this afternoon!!! I`ve never heard of steamed eggs, are they like poached eggs? Congrats on the plank, just keep doing them and you`ll build up your time!

Sandy Sounds like you have a good tradition for your family!

Meg I have a little experience putting out fires too , and no, I`m not working for the fire dept.:laugh: ! It does get tiring at times! 25 degrees for the high?.....brrrrr…stay warm!!!

Sylvia Giddy with a general feeling of happiness…what a wonderful feeling:bigsmile: ! Glad Bruno is being a good dog! Pecan pralines sounds delish! How nice of you to put a list of the ingredients on your goodies!

Teral Yay for melting ice!

Barbie I`m sure you and your line dance group bring much cheer to those in the senior homes!

Molly Just take one day at a time:flowerforyou: ! I`m sure losing your precious fur baby:sad: is part of it! It`s hard, I know, but I know you can do this too! Hang in here and we`ll support you through this tough time:flowerforyou: !

Michele “Death by chocolate” cookies…..yum !!!

Katla Glad you don`t have a serious break:flowerforyou: !!! I`ve had to put my wrist brace on this week too, I have tendonitis in my left wrist, I think cleaning out the freezer and putting up the tree was a bit much for my wrist!

Dawnhegarty5 You joined just by posting! Please come in often and chat with us!

Joyce Congrat on getting such a great deal on the bike!

Viv So glad you`re feeling better!

Grandmallie Sorry DH is barking at you , and you`re feeling depressed and blue , maybe getting in some exercise will help:flowerforyou: !

Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: ! Please come in often and chat!

I know I missed several, just out of time again…where does the time go:huh: ???

Have a wonderful day ladies! Drink you water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!

Hugs,
DeeDee in rainy NC

Sending out all love and precious healing prayers~
This fine group of Ladies have pulled me up.
For all the love and support and ((hugs)) for me and my fur baby :bigsmile:

HUGS to All of You Fabulous Ladies :happy: :flowerforyou:

Molly in snowy WV

Can I join? I'm 61 and struggling with sweets! I eat good meals but lose it with sweets! Determined to do better!

Welcome Dawn! :flowerforyou:

I went to the hand doctor and he took some more x-rays of my hand. We looked at them together and there is a shadowy area where the damage is but we couldn't see any serious break. I'll take that as a blessing. He said the brace I have is just fine and to continue wearing it for about a month. I have another appointment in two weeks I think I was very lucky that my fall didn't end up with a more serious outcome.:bigsmile:

:drinker: That's great news!! You take care.

What a great group of supportive women! I'm returning to MFP after a long time away and really wanting to make a lifestyle change and commit to my health. I'm 50 now and have 50 pounds to get rid of, not to mention get in better physical condition. Really enjoying reading your posts and looking forward to more.

Dawn, Artemis and other new people -WELCOME!:flowerforyou:

Last night I didn't have my 6pm drink and I felt much better for it and was able to limit my calories better. I will do the same tonight.
We have squid, stewed in white wine with onions and garlic and finished with skinned and chpped tomatoes. I used to always use rouille for the finishing, but that is VERY fattening, (it's a spicy mayonnaise) so I have switched to tomatoes. Even better as I get DH to skin, deseed and chop them!
In return I have made him a Whole Orange Cake as he has finished off one entire Christmas cake already! Got to keep feeding him as he drops weight really easily and then looks scraggy and unwell. Recently he has put on 2 lbs, but is still is only 149 lbs at 6ft tall.

I had yoga this morning, which means I have to limit my calories as it doesn't burn off as many as my normal regime. However, we went into town to shop this afternoon so I was active. I bought salmon fillets for Boxing Day. I will put a few drops of hickory smoke on them and a scraping of chipotle sauce. Luscious! I also had the battery changed on my watch, but they didn't have a new strap I liked. Our local town is a real old fashioned place with individual shops. We fought to keep a multiple chain out of town because we like it that way, but in the end we lost. It hasn't been built yet though and I can't see any sign of it. I love shopping in the town, going from shop to shop and saying hello to everyone. I feel as if I am in a story book. :bigsmile:

Good things on the TV tonight, while DH watches football upstairs.:happy: He goes out walking tomorrow so I can watch my new French film. It's a comedy about a Frenchwoman who goes to Hollywood. "Hollywoo". He is walking from Selborne, a village where we looked at a house when we were moving down here, but I thought there might be too many tourists for my liking! It is the home of Gilbert White, who wrote "The Natural History of Selborne" in the 1700s, one of the first, closely observed studies of nature. His house and garden are open to the public and attract a lot of visitors. After living in Whitstable for a while I had had more than enough of tourists clogging up the place! :laugh:

Just had a delivery of a bouncy horse to keep DGS amused at Christmas. It's got to be pumped up, but looks like fun! It's like a hopper, only a horse. He hasn't got many toys down here so it's nice to keep a few for him and DGD, when she is older. Can't wait for them to come and just hoping it won't snow. DH did have football up in North London on Boxing Day, but he has declined in favour of playing with his Playmaster, DGS. :laugh:

Love to all, especially those low in spirits. I used to be depressed, seriously, every December. I rang the Samaritans 2 yrs running so I really do understand. ((((((((×))))))).:flowerforyou:

Heather UK