WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

Good afternoon
Back on MFP after a long break and seeing the title WOMEN 50+ caught my attention - not that I can claim attention span being that .... What's the word.... Bummer.... You know what I mean. I know I'm 50+ because I have the boob bus appointment - was the mammogram machine invented by the same person who invented the Corby trouser press or the George Foreman grilling machine???

Hope you don't mind me piping up here.

Bit about me. Have been T2 diabetic for about 6 years, really well controlled until the summer last year when meds stopped working. Weight gain of about 8kg in 3 months and bloods off the scale.

Now lost that plus 6kg since 25 Oct, including 1kg over Christmas.

Bloods still awful but new meds have a side effect of keeping one feeling fuller so only on two meals a day. Just waiting on meds review next week to see what they are going to do. I'm doing my best, and a 2 stone weight loss in less than 3 months, proves that. Just my body is in denial...

Really looking forward to getting to know you.

Mandy

There are amazing stories out there. It is really cold, and seeing your post should remind us all to check on our neighbors and their pets. Take care and stay warm:smooched:

hidee ho ladies and good morning again,
did get to the gym, and im so excited to find out that ,if im not mistakened, my insurance will pay for most of my gym membership and vitamins I take.. holy cow, the info you find..
I know those wraps are awesome arent they? La Lortilla has the rye ones, that I love, and Flat out company makes some too, each only have 90 calories..
I was at Stop and Shop which is a chain grocery store here at leas in Ct, and found they have a whole boatload of different wraps that are from anywhere between 50-100 calories, pumpernickel and multigrain, and tomato basil..now at least if I want to mix it up I know where to go..
one puppy pn my lap and it is 14 degrees outside. will stay in ,unless the DH wants to go out somewhere, he is working until noon

Joyce: I agree with Michele that your progress is amazing. You’ve renewed yourself despite some serious health problems. My DH also has MS and it can be very disabling and de-motivating. He’s doing a lot better, too, thanks to weight loss and effective medication.:flowerforyou:

Michele: My car doors have frozen shut many times. When I have an electricity source close by I use a hairdryer, and I’ve also poured really hot water on them. I like your determination to find a way to do what you want to do. :flowerforyou: Thanks for explaining “middle age spread.” I mentioned my little round tummy that still needs to be firmed up but when I “spread” it goes right to my butt and thighs first. I’m planning to keep my little Dwarf Alberta Spruce in a pot indefinitely. They are said to be able to handle life in a suitable pot for years and years. We once had a Colorado Blue Spruce for our Christmas tree and it lived in a half Whiskey barrel for several years until we planted it in the yard. Then it got too big for the yard so we donated it to the city. It now lives in a city park.:flowerforyou:

virginialee: Thanks for letting us know you’re from VA.:flowerforyou:

Tina from MD: I can just picture your dog picking her feet up high.:laugh:

Joyce: You may be hosting a giant slumber party. Stock up on food! (And figure out a way to get your needed rest.):flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Anne from Vancouver BC: I can’t resist Boston Crème donuts. Snacks at work were one of the significant reasons I gained so much weight in the first place. It takes real grit and determination to deal with it. On this site I have learned how to have a treat without gaining. I earn it with cardio exercise. I love my bike! It is on a trainer in the garage. Some others have stationary bikes. I can take mine off the trainer and ride in the streets. It spends a lot of time on the trainer helping me "earn" treats.

Rori: I didn’t see the 101 fitness resolutions that rock. Did you get it in your email? I rarely check the “social” tab. I’ll look there.:flowerforyou:

SylviaJacques from Vancouver: Welcome! Stick around with us for "give and take" encouragement and advice.:flowerforyou:

Anamika: If your knee hurts after running you need to take care of it. New shoes are one possibility. Perhaps you can get someone to watch your gate and see if you need to change your stride. I don’t run any more because pounding my knees is destructive. Hi to your mom. You’re lucky to still have her and she is lucky to have you.:flowerforyou:

Heather: Travel safely.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia: I have heard of rental trees and they have them in the PDX area, but our drive is too long to get to them, and the weight is too much for DH and I to handle. I applaud you for your determination.:flowerforyou:

Tina in FL: Good luck with your new goals. The “stop stressing” goal looks like a difficult challenge. Let us know how you decide to deal with it. You could start a good trend. The other goals sound totally doable and are very positive.:flowerforyou:

Kathy from CO: Welcome. My best finds when DH and I started were MFP, a digital food scale and dishers to measure out portions. We always ate healthy food, but our portions were too big. The food scale was from Amazon and moderately priced. The dishers look like ice-cream scoops & were from a restaurant supply place. They cost more. They aren’t necessary but they’re easier to use than measuring cups when serving food. Then I found this group and what a blessing it has been! :flowerforyou:

Mandy: I’m going to LOVE your sense of humor. Welcome! Are you from Great Britain?:flowerforyou:


DIL’s Christmas Stocking is finally done. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I’ve taken the pictures and sent them to my son. NOW I can start taking things down and putting “Christmas” away. My little tree is first. I need to start transitioning it outside. The lights will be last.:flowerforyou:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

"What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year." ~Vern McLellan (borrowed from Kathy in IL)

January goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:

* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Cynthia: I have heard of rental trees and they have them in the PDX area, but our drive is too long to get to them, and the weight is too much for DH and I to handle. I applaud you for your determination.:flowerforyou:

Thanks, Katla. We don't get a huge one. I think the peak is about as high as I am tall. And it's not far driving. But when we can't handle it anymore we'll do something else.

Cynthia

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has had a thumb anthroplasty done? My thumb has become unbearably painful and this is what the doctor has suggested. They take a tendon from my wrist, ball it up and use it to replace the bone that will be removed. They said I can't use my thumb right now because it is bone on bone. I hear this procedure has a long painful recovery and a chance for failure. However, I don't know how long I can stand the way it is. So anyone have experience with this?

Sounds pretty scary. Have you been able to get a second opinion? Is there much info on the internet?

Good luck,
Cynthia

Good Morning from the land of ten thousand frozen lakes,

Deedee drinking my water as I type.
Welcome cleo,windstar57Sylvia from Vancouver,Tina in Fla.,Kathy CO,Lis NY, Mandy George Forman Grill :laugh: :laugh: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Drkatiebug 20 is cold it just feels warm after -20.

Michele in NC a shopper after my own heart. Went to Target for their 70% off sale. I have a 19.95 oil change coupon using today before the super cold hits.

Tina from Maryland congrats on making it through the holidays essentially maintaining.

Joyce sounds like your are having a very Brady Bunch Christmas times three. Between the weather and family I understand your pain. I am proud of you for you 50 pound loss. That is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I think since we don’t have a clapping icon I will use !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!instead.

Anne from Vancouver today is a fresh start. You are thinking about the choices you have made and where to go from there.

Rori congrats on the weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great visual s on your goals. Release profound choice.

Anamika from Mumbai My DH is a runner and he started having knee problems. He went to a physical therapist and got warm up exercises to do before he runs. Although he admits he only does half of them.He says it has helped. The exercises work on other muscles that support the knee.

Yanniejane Sorry about your friend. This weather is dangerous as we hear about those who get caught in it. Told my son to fill his gas tank and carry plenty of extra warm clothes in his car. He doesn’t like to be told what to do. This time he listened. “Saving Mr. Banks” is not quite what I expected. I did need tissues for it. I still like the theme Love is not always easy and great things come from compromise.

Gmw391 warm hugs back to you

Linda form N Ontario yes we feel your weather down here. Interesting how 0 suddenly feels warm.

Katla love quote.

Grandmallie feeling the warmth you are sending from FL.

Jb Portalnd 61 total pounds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went to Thai restaurant last night. Food was excellent. They don't deep fat fry their meat in their stir fries like some Asian restaurants. My great niece sent me a picture with her brother for belated Christmas. Also got to have a belated Christmas with out DDIL (darling daughter-in-law) She went to visit her family for Christmas. A good day!

Goals:
limit TV/computer
Live with intention

Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:


Margaret

Jill in MA – Wow, that sounds delicious! I too am a lover of Indian food (and all veggies). Thanks for the inspiration, those spices will help to keep one warm for sure

Lin in ON – Hoping you “win” at poker (if you have fun only that is still a win, right?)

Cleo in PA – Welcome, you’ll find great support and advice here (not to mention many animal lovers). Check back often (go to top page “Community” then to “My Topics” and you’ll see the board) to speak/read/advise/kvetch

Meg – Lemons=Lemonade re: scrapbook store closing: deep discounts on things you want/need!!!!! Enjoy that which speaks to you and “do it” as you’re able. I’m (re) learning this lesson. Please share how Bennie the Beagle takes on your homemade food, I’m thinking to try for my own Dillon the WonderDog

DrKatieBug – I know right???? I think we all have someone like Barbie’s cousin who we contact out of obligation rather than “give and take” conversation! Sure struck a chord with me as well

Rori – I suggest you celebrate that you “only” have 9 pounds left to goal. I’d be doing cartwheels if I were that close! The glass is half-full dontcha’ know? Oh, yes – my painting preference is watercolor, though I do dabble in acrylics too. Strictly amateur, magnet-on-the refrigerator stuff, but I enjoy it

Anamika – How wonderful that you and your mother are positively motivated to share this health journey! You’re obviously setting a great example

Sylvie – So cool that you have a dedicated workout space (soon) in your garage. You have set common-sense goals for healthy loss. Come back to here often for encouragement and support!

IrasGirl (Kathy) – Welcome, have a relaxing vacation and stay the course! Read and/or post here and will find great support and encouragement.

YannieJannie – Thanks for the “shout out”! Glad to hear you’re enjoying your time with DD.

Mandyg43 - Welcome! You’ll fit in here nicely, I can tell Awesome that you’ve managed to lose the weight, hope your next medical appointment brings better news about your blood sugar readings. Please let us know where you’re from.

Gmw391 – Excellent advice (both setting your goals AND checking on neighbors)

Katla – Congratulations on completing DIL’s stocking (and taking down the decorations). Let the new year commence!!!!!!!



Brooke from Colorado

“Enjoy the uncertainty of life and allow yourself to be overjoyed when you hit those milestones or pleasantly surprised when you realize you want to skip out on some of them altogether.” – Emma Gray

Good morning! I just had a visit from my son and grandkids. They were spending time with us while his wife and her cousin moved her stuff out of their house and into her new apartment, so I guess it's official that she's leaving. It's so sad.

I did manage to get out of the house yesterday but almost passed out at the grocery store. For some reason I'm getting dizzy, especially when I stand up for a while. I think it must be a side effect the new medicine. I'm feeling queasy too. Hopefully it wont last too long.

Temps are in the upper 30's now, but we are supposed to get cold again and get more snow starting this afternoon.

Brooke, I want to hear more about Dillon the Wonder Dog.

Sylvia, in soggy, muddy, snowy Kansas

So much for global warming! The cold weather has hit us in Denver now, too. 61 degrees out yesterday, but woke up to 4 inches of snow and it’s still falling. The high is expected to be around 20 degrees. That’s typical for Denver – the weather changes all the time without warning, but is usually sunny and nice. I took down the Christmas decorations this morning, so am ready to embark on the new year!

Brooke – I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. It’s great that you were able to be there to help. I’m sure it was a great comfort to everyone to have you there.

Susan – I’m sorry to hear about your daughter’s puppy. I know that they are like family, and being at a distance makes it that much harder.

Michele – I can just see you dancing in that store. LOL!!! :laugh:

Tina – Only a half pound over the holidays? That’s terrific! Good for you!!

Rori – Great that you’re so close to your normal BMI. I know that you’ll get there this year! Yes, the snow is crazy. I gave my car to my son to use since his wouldn’t start, so now I’m housebound, as I won’t drive the convertible in snow.

DeeDee – I didn’t know that Spanx had just a smoothing one. I hate girdles with a passion, and couldn’t deal with the tight one. I tried it for a wedding last summer, and ended up taking it off in the car since I couldn’t breathe. :blushing:

Cheryl – It’s nice to “see you” again! I just got back to the group after a 7 month hiatus and 14 lb. Weight gain. I’m sorry you’re having so much trouble with your thumb.

Kathy in CO – There are several of us here in the Denver area who plan to get together every so often for support. Please let us know if you’d be interested in joining us!

Sylvia – I’m sorry to hear about the dissolution of your son’s marriage. That’s a hard thing to go through. I hope that your dizziness passes soon.

Jane in Colorado

:flowerforyou: Good evening ladies, day two of the new year and this new diet. My belly has been growling all day but I stayed strong and only ate breakfast, 90 calorie snack, lunch, 90 calorie snack and Dinner a nice big salad from subway with tuna.
I'm going to exercise and go to bed:yawn: Everyone be safe tomorrow if you are in the snow zone.:flowerforyou:
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Rose from Laurel, DE

:flowerforyou: Good stuff, Rose. I think some responders may have misunderstood and thought that you only took in 3 x 90 calories :bigsmile: :bigsmile: and encouraging you eat more :bigsmile: . But I noticed that you had 3 meals plus 3 snacks. So good for you. How are things now?

Good Morning All from cold (frigid) New England. I just want to thank everyone for their insight so far. I have read all the posts and I am amazed by the dedication and ingenuity of everyone….and the gratitude…what a positive forum for me in a time of life that is really in a state of flux.

My goal today is to log everything and stay a little below my 1200 since 1200 seems to be a maintenance for me, so around 1,000-
1,100 which can be a little tough.

My second goal is to stay positive in everything I do and not get dragged down by the negativity in my head and around me.

Heather thank you for talking about your writing. It reminded me of how I loved to write and journal and stopped. I will be now looking for my "happiness journal" to write in and keep me in a positive place.

Thank you to all for sharing….

Ann (from snowy New England)

:flowerforyou: Hi Ann. I know what you mean about the calories. Doing what works for you works for me :bigsmile: Self-knowledge has become important to me. I have also made a commitment to ignoring negativity around me and love your thoughts on writing and journaling. Hope you stay warm!

It is a little colder here on the West Coast today, although nothing compared to the rest of Canada. The further east the colder it is. I am a moderate temperature kind of gal and really dislike the extremes of hot and cold.

I have finally started feeling quite a bit better, after 3 weeks of various types of flu. I am looking forward to getting back to my jazzercise.

:flowerforyou: Welcome to all newcomers and those who have returned. Have a wonderful day, my friends.

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC.

Hi All, I did my cycling and ab class this morning. Cleaning now and my granddaughter will be here soon, she is a year and a half old and into everything. Can't wait.
I have a Fitbit but haven't connected it with MFP yet, I will have to check it out. I am looking forward to this journey and I want to do everything I can to achieve my goals. Seeing the posts from all of you will help.Thanks!

Hi lovely ladies & happy new year. I hope you are all well. Lots of posts to catch up on. I have read them all but don't have enough time tonight to mention everyone I would like to so for now I will say a big woohoo t0 those celebrating & send hugs, prayers & good thoughts to those who may need them.

I must also say welcome to new friends. You have found a fantastic & generous group of ladies here.

I’m following the 5:2 eating plan which is intermittent fasting. For those not familiar with it, you eat 500 - 600 calories 2 or 3 days a week. I chose to fast on Tuesday & Thursday. I drink water, black coffee & herbal teas during the day & use my calories for my evening meal. If I really need something savoury, I have a small cup of miso. It helps that I am busy at work & don’t miss eating. My mini goal Is to loose 10lbs by 14 Valentine’s Day.

I started this on 30 December & set my weighing day as Friday. The scales showed a loss or 5.5lbs! An encouraging number that is entirely down to me taking my start weight in the afternoon. New scales, straight out of the box & eager to try them out. I know it's an anomaly but I'll live with it.

We spent a lovely few hours with our darling 1 year old grandson Ethan today. He never stops moving, I wish I had a fraction of his energy. That is the secret to keeping slim, that & regular naps. He is such a happy boy too with a cute way of smiling & wrinkling his nose. His little face breaks into a huge smile when he sets eyes on us. I was worried his other grandparents would get all the smiles as he does see them a lot more. No need to worry, he knows us!!

Well I need to get on. I hope everyone is avoiding the awful weather & staying safe.

Geri in UK

I’m following the 5:2 eating plan which is intermittent fasting. For those not familiar with it, you eat 500 - 600 calories 2 or 3 days a week. I chose to fast on Tuesday & Thursday. I drink water, black coffee & herbal teas during the day & use my calories for my evening meal. If I really need something savoury, I have a small cup of miso. It helps that I am busy at work & don’t miss eating. My mini goal Is to loose 10lbs by 14 Valentine’s Day.

I started this on 30 December & set my weighing day as Friday. The scales showed a loss or 5.5lbs! An encouraging number that is entirely down to me taking my start weight in the afternoon. New scales, straight out of the box & eager to try them out. I know it's an anomaly but I'll live with it.

Geri in UK

:flowerforyou: Hi Geri. I looked into the IF eating plan too, but never started. I will be interested to see how you will be doing on it, so keep me posted. (you can send me a friend request too)

:bigsmile: My new profile picture (found it on the internet) reflects a Jazzercise class with imperfect bodies...just like mine! Let's dance anyway!

ttyl
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC.

:drinker: hot cocoa time this evening love my cocoa, hope everyone is havein a good evening, susan sorry about the dog, michelle I was hoping everything would work on the wwi but after checking it out for a week I knew it was time two buy the new wii u, I'm really glad I did can play my old wii item and I like the new ones and when your doing fit it takes your picture yes I did just say that I thought it was funny only our face as far I can tell it says we will see the changes you will be happy with the new system, been doing good with my loggin and water intake how much water does everyone drink I have read a few differnet thoughts on this in the pass trying to see what is really the best for me ok cooking supper and its calling to me to come finish and the children are calling everyone have a blessed evening debi