WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

Congratulations to the virtuous Colorado ladies who met for lunch! You’re all awesome individually, and in a group I’ll bet you’re amazing. :flowerforyou:

Joyce: It looks a though you may have found a new Church home. Yay!:flowerforyou:

Marnie: Speaking for myself, your “blabber fingers” are a welcome addition to the conversation. I love the Churchill quotation: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." ~ Winston Churchill Thanks for sharing.:flowerforyou:

Renny: I think you are an excellent judge of character to consider me sensible. :bigsmile: You may be one of a very small group to hold that opinion. I consider myself complimented. Good luck on your situation with your mom. I hope it all works out.:flowerforyou:

SandyKendrick: Your goal is achievable. MFP is an excellent place to work on improving your health.:flowerforyou:

Alison: I’m so glad your brother was noticeably better today, even though he was still a bit in his own world. Music is such a great way to make people feel good, especially familiar and well liked music.:flowerforyou:

Margaret: I think a blurt board may work better in a classroom. I can’t see how to make it work at home without DH teasing me unmercifully.:noway: I'll have to keep track privately.:flowerforyou:

Michele: Are you thinking of going to the yoga class your instructor will be offering at the church? I wonder what the people at the Y were thinking when they cancelled a class and didn’t let the students or instructor know about it. That really seems like poor management and poor manners, too.:grumble:



We spent the day brining and smoking chicken legs. They’re okay but we’ll do things a bit differently next time. This was our first effort. When we smoked the Salmon last fall our neighbors actually did all of the smoking. We just brined the fish. We did okay with the brining today, too, but will leave the next batch in the smoker for a shorter period of time and cook it in the oven longer. We also missed the direction to wrap it in foil before moving it to the oven. It would probably have been more moist if we’d done that, which would have been a big improvement. :ohwell:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison


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

Good morning! The sun is shining for once! Rain later - - - again.:sad:

Joyce- Whoo hoo on the size 12s!:flowerforyou: :drinker: Vera Wang indeed!

Alison - hope all continues to go well with your brother. It sounds hopeful so far, but, as you know, he has the hardest part ahead of him because only he can do it for him. You are a wonderful sister.

Renny - I hope all your decisions become clearer. It's always difficult when several conflicting things are up in the air. Best wishes to your mum.:flowerforyou:

Gail - many congrats on successfully hosting the party.:flowerforyou: I know what a lot of work it entails. Have some "me" time now.

Sandy - sorry about your shoulder! My superfit DH recently pulled a muscle in his back putting on his trousers! ! ! ! ! :laugh: It lasted for ages.

Gloria - big, big HUGS for you going through this with your mum. Very, very hard.

Marni - It's wonderful to see how you support your mum. It must be heartbreaking to see her going through this. Thinking of you.

I have managed to get my gymming done this morning, but it wasn't easy :noway: Apart from the knee I think I'm suffering from a mini virus as I feel a bit achy and nauseous. I am giving the strength training a miss for today. At least I've made room for a few more calories. It didn't help that DH decided he would break his personal records this morning.:sad: I HATE him and told him so.:laugh:
Chinese style fish tonight. With shiritaki noodles and broccoli. Not very arduous as I dont feel like fiddling around. I was going to start prep for the Burns Night today, but I am going to take it easy and send DH out for shopping. I've got loads of time. I did buy some lumpfish roe at the weekend to have with blinis and creme fraiche for some of the starter. The other will be salmon and cream cheese rolls which i have to make and blinis with home made pesto and parma ham for non fish lovers. I don't want them to eat TOO much before the haggis!:noway:

Definitely feeling off colour now. Yuk!

Love Heather, taking it easy in Hampshire UK

Good morning my Vit F ladies!

Brr, it's a chilly one in London today - for once it's not raining though, which I'm grateful for as I spent ages straightening my hair and one drop of rain ruins it completely.

Yesterday was not a particularly nice day. I was suffering with my IBS and my gallbladder. This meant I didn't succeed in getting much done as far as my plans went. We had to go to see my dad and re-hang his bedroom curtains. They had fallen down in the night. Hmm, I think he may have been swinging on them. Then he got my DH to sort out his laptop and after that he got him to fix the computer in the shared dayroom of the sheltered accommodation house that he lives in. Didn't leave much time for either of us and I missed facetiming my DD#2. Grrr. Won't get a chance again until next Sunday which is my next day off.

Last night we had a lazy time playing cards. I had really wanted to go for a long walk, but only managed a forty minute stomp (TMI - couldn't be too far from a convenient loo!)

I had intended to prepare lunches for myself in advance for the week so that I could bring them into work, but didn't get time so I'll make do with soup each day. We have a small kitchen with a microwave here at the gallery, so at least I can get something hot. I've brought in a bag of apples too.

Anyhow my lovelies, have a good week and be well. Don't forget that it is just as important to look after yourself as well as others.

Love to all.
Amanda x

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Jane Martin Congrats on 1200 days:bigsmile: !!!!

Meg Hope DD#2 feels better:flowerforyou: !

Heather Hope you feel better too:flowerforyou: !

Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: !!!

I`ve read all the posts:bigsmile: , and I have tons of things to say , I just have zero time this morning:sad: ! Maybe I`ll get back here in the middle of the day and chat a little, but please don`t hold your breathe for it:noway: , my days seem to fill up and I barely find time to breathe:frown: .

Have a wonderful Monday!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in NC

Hi from sunny Bristol - I've rejoined last week after a couple of years break, I know it works. Trouble is I love cooking and baking, it part of my lifestyle, so it's going to be a long haul journey again. Saying that 2lbs has disappeared in one week!

All the best.
Elaine

Busy week-end and haven't read many posts today, hopefully I can catch up tonight. I work both jobs so won't be home until after 7 tonight, maybe later since I have no food in the house and nothinbg decent to pack for lunches.
We went dancing Friday night and it was OK but the music was out of control loud so you couldn't even converse at all. Some of the songs just wern't dancing songs and then it was more like a concert because it was so loud.
I did get up and go to cycling and ab class Saturday morning at 8 am even though I didn't get home to bed until 2 am.
I watched my grandkids Saturday and had to take them home in a snow storm, talk about stressful. My stomach was a mess by the time I made it home.
Yesterday I shoveled my self out and went to work, so not much else got accomplished.
I hope all is well and everyone has a healthy and happy day,
Patty from Cincinnati

Welcome newcomers.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

KayKalsen sound like you are in another great group. I have been reassessing the fat I get from animal product like cheese, ice cream, butter, and meat. I still eat these foods but in much smaller portions.

Deedee I saw your post and immediately got a glass of water.:drinker:

Alison hope visit with brother goes well.:flowerforyou:

Amanda x sorry about gallbladder and IBS do you notice if certain food aggravate it or the stress of you dad have an effect. I agree we need to take care of ourselves.

Heather what a feast!

Joyce what a fun day shopping. Size 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katla yes somethings do work better in the classroom the objective of the blurt board was not to keep score. (I might have given that idea in another post because we had more kindness than blurts.) It was to get student to become aware of their behavior and make better choices.Reminds me of logging in MFP. I hope you only have to use the kindness feature for your DH. I find with my DH I do better if I speak up right away. I don’t like that. It is part of my communication goal for the year.

Meg glad you are having such a gorgeous day. Hope daughter feels better.:flowerforyou:

Michele hope you liked the movie. It was not what I expected. I love the movie Marry Poppins. For me it explained the magic of it without ruining the magic of it. I thought Emma Thompson was great. When I go to the movies now I take an orange. I used to drink water but it goes through my too fast and I don’t want to miss some of the movie.

Goals
Limit TV/computer
Contentment/communication
Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:

Margaret

Does 48.5 count? I've started with younger groups but found that I don't even know what "shred" means! I've tried MFP before without the community and it worked for a little while, but now I think I need the support of others going through the same thing. I'm at a time in my life where the weight is really sticking very easily! I think I have gained 15 pounds in the past 6 months and I really don't think anything about my diet has changed. I want to increase exercise, and of course, eat smarter.

Sure enough! and welcome to the thread! getting in shape before 50 is a smart move.

And a glorious Monday to all! Beautiful here in Texas; plan to enjoy it.

Plano Teral :flowerforyou:

Joyce: Smaller sizes are the best possible NSV and proof we have accomplished what we thought could never happen. CONGRATULATIONS! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Good luck on finding comfy shoes that also are suitable for church. Shoes are a challenge for me, too. I have moderately narrow feet, and really narrow heels. Sandals are easy enough but boots are tougher. When taking riding lessons I discovered the power of thick socks to transform slipping boot heels into comfortable ones. I’m tall anyway and do not wear high heels. I don’t believe it is a good idea to make myself uncomfortable. For church or dressy occasions, I either wear sandals or dressy boots. If you have wider feet, Dansko may have suitable shoes for you. Not cheap, but they last a very long time.:flowerforyou:

Heather: I hope you're feeling better soon. Congrats to your DH for breaking personal records.:flowerforyou:

Amanda: DD facetimes me so I can see DGD. It is so lovely. I’m sorry you missed your chance to “see” your DD#2. Soup and apples sounds like an excellent lunch strategy. Have a good week.:flowerforyou:

DeeDee: Enjoy your day.:flowerforyou:

Kay: I’ve learned a LOT in the year+ that I’ve been here, and one of the big lessons is that although everyone is different, calorie counting and exercising gets the job done for all of us. Carbs aren’t evil, nor is almost any food or beverage in moderation. But some things trigger overeating for a person and need to be avoided by that person. Some things cause allergic reactions for an individual and need to be avoided. Some of us have to abstain from foods that trigger binges, and others are able to handle things by using portion control. You’ll eventually figure out which strategy works best for you. Stick around for lots of moral support.:flowerforyou:

Elaine from Bristol: Welcome. There are a couple of women here who do lots of cooking & baking, and still manage to hold the line and/or lose weight. You’ll likely be able to do it, too. Congratulations on your loss.:flowerforyou:

Rita: Former SAD victim, here, with suggestions. Many years ago I read about light therapy, and installed solar temperature florescent lights in my laundry room. At this point, nearly every light in my house is solar temperature. I also learned that it is important to have adequate Vitamin D3, and the D3 needs calcium citrate to help it metabolize. This D3/Calcium citrate combination also fights osteoporosis and MS. DH is taking it now, too, on his MS doctor's recommendation. I no longer experience winter blues. Do you have a summer birthday? I’ve heard SAD is more common among those of us who are born in summer. Good luck. :flowerforyou:

Laura in CO: Welcome BACK! I look forward to hearing more from you.:flowerforyou:

Margaret: You zeroed right in on the pertinent issue for me, which is communication with DH. I’ll follow your lead and try to speak up right away. Thank you.:flowerforyou:

DebbyL: Stick with us a while and find out whether we’re the right group for you. We don’t require a birth certificate to prove you’re old enough. Welcome. :flowerforyou:


I’m feeling more human today! WAHOO! DH would like to go out and look at an RV to possibly rent later in the spring. I’m not sure I’m ready to be away from home for several hours, though. I don't want to push too hard and end up with a relapse.:noway:

Have a great day!:flowerforyou:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison


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

How nice to have only 2 pages to read, since I posted yesterday. I actually have time to respond! Hubby is getting back from Vegas this afternoon, so I'll be making an airport run. I do miss him when he's gone. They didn't win the soccer tournament, but had fun playing anyhow.

Well, Denver is going to be in the Super Bowl! I just wish it wasn't against Seattle. My daughter and her husband live in Washington state, and get some grief about wearing their Broncos clothes there (SIL is a raving, avid Broncos fan). With this new development, I told them to be careful that they don't get lynched!

I'm turning 55 tomorrow, and debating the birthday cake. I've had the same kind each year for my entire life, and am not sure that I'm willing to forgo it. I'm thinking that maybe I should just make a small cake, instead of the full-size version, so there will be less damage. :ohwell: I realized that I hadn't reported on a few things from this past year, since I dropped out for so many months. I've been doing acupuncture for my foot for nearly a year now (sesamoiditis), and it's better. Not cured, but better, so I'm no longer looking at fusing it surgically. Also, I had most of my age spots removed with IPL. It's tough to look in the mirror and find that the face staring back at you doesn't match your mental image.

Yanniejannie – I’m keeping my fingers crossed for your daughter’s vet school admission! It sounds like you had a lovely trip, despite the snow.

Marni – Sending positive thoughts for your mom’s visit with the surgeon today. I sure hope that they can save her leg. I’m glad that she has you to help her through this!

Renny – I hope that you get to talk with your mom’s doctor, and learn what you need to know – hopefully positive.

Alison – Glad to hear that Sean is so much better!

Carol – Good for you, doing the Shred! I’ve never tried it, but know that several of the other ladies were doing it last year. I hope your son is feeling better.

Michele – How was “Saving Mr. Banks?” I was considering seeing it, too.

Meg – Wow! What a great exercise day! I’m definitely impressed with your energy. :drinker:

Katia – We’ve never tried brining or smoking. I’ll bet it tastes great! My husband did invest in a smoker once to do fish. He never even used it once, and eventually gave it away.

Joyce – Size 12! Whoo Hoo!!! And you were brave to try on clothes at Kohl’s. I was completely traumatized the last time I did that, and I swore “never again!” They have some type of fluorescent lighting in their dressing rooms that shows everything. I discovered a bunch of wrinkles going down my cheeks that I had never seen before! (Or since, since I swore off Kohl’s dressing rooms). :laugh:

Laura – Welcome back! We missed you on Saturday, but are glad that you’re getting settled.

Jane in Colorado