WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2014

Just a quick note while I'm waiting for someone to finish using my machine at the Y. Stopped at Walmart to buy a plastic soap box to put my soap in at the Y. Somehow found myself in the Easter candy department on the other side of the store. I homed in on an 8-pack of Russell Stover marshmallow eggs. I fondled it, read the label (100 calories/25grams of sodium). Then I touched the wiggly fatty wing of skin up under my right arm and put down the candy and walked away! Maybe that can be my deterrent in the future. Anytime I'm tempted, just take a good look at my horrible arms and remember how they got like that.

I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Sylvia

Wow! the last time I posted this week was on page 8. Well again, just a short post to mark my place. I sure miss taking the time to carefully read and answer the posts. :grumble: Between work, my DH, and school, I am constantly busy. Then add in the snow, and I don't have any time at all! :explode: My house is really a mess! Has been since I moved here! Can't count on DH who says he is 'cooking and cleaning' all day but where???? :huh: I agree with Alison about feeling 'punky.' It is a word I heard in the past that describes the New England weather blues perfectly. I am in the same boat. I :mad: ordered a special light to help and am taking vit D. I go to the DR next week, maybe they can suggest something else. I am still going to Curves before work when they are not closed due to weather but only doing at 57% of the diet part. Weight not moving but losing inches. I think slow and steady will make it easier for me to keep it off this time. Well, back to work! Wish I could stay longer...

Until next time!

Rita from chilly damp drizzly CT

Hello ladies!
Posting much later than usual. The day has flown by. Woke up this morning to the sun shining through the curtains. Wonderful! I had been awake during the night and changed rooms bdcause I had a tickly cough, so I read for an hour. Woke up a bit later than usual in full daylight!
In the garden the crocus are out, the primroses are going mad and the daffodils are ready to burst out. The birds are chasing each other. Could this be Spring? ? ? ? ?:laugh:

Cooked a delicious cauliflower and pea frittata tonight. A huge portion was 360 calories. We have enough left over to have a small portion tomorrow lunch with butternut squash soup. Oh so healthy! ! ! ! :bigsmile:

My friend dropped in this afternoon and I am pleased to see her horrible skin affliction is clearing up with steroid cream. She had to see a different doctor to get a sensible diagnosis.

My rainbow mini cupcake cases arrived today along with the multi coloured butterflies. Can't wait for DGS to come back so we can play! ! ! !:laugh:

Lucy - I hope you soon feel better. Nothing is worse than worrying about our children, but it might be worth checking iron levels and thyroid. You never know.:flowerforyou: I have put on a couple of lbs and have recalculated my calories. Seems to be working now, but I expect it will take a couple of weeks of being good. I want to be back to my lowest by the time I go to Glasgow mid March.

Carol - I feel for you. Horrible! :flowerforyou:

Well, our curling team lost. DH watched it. I can't watch any sporting event I care about. I will only watch after I know the result! Can't stand the strain.:ohwell: Still, silver is good.

Love to all. Ive been watching the Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure. I have the book on my Kindle. They are currently in Thailand. Wish I were there. Street food heaven. :laugh: I've also recently bought a book on Lebanese food for my Kindle. Happy reading.:bigsmile:

Bye! Heather in springlike Hampshire UK

Katla - hope DH is recovering ok. Such a worry.

I was just looking at a pinterest page of a trainer and I found these quotes:

To many people quit due to slow progress forgetting that slow progress is progress

Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out

Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to remain the same

Your legs are not giving up, your head is giving up, Keep going

Acknowledging you have areas to work on is not an admission of failure, it's an admission that you have more potential.

Just a few thoughts for the day for you to ponder on.

Joyce, Indiana

Renny and Anamika - We know how expensive it was when MIL was in assisted living. Fortunately, she could afford it. We have long term care coverage, it isn't cheap but we know that assisted living isn't either.

Joyce - I love figure skating. Glad I recorded it so I can watch it when we get home. Honestly, for the last two nights it's on so late and I'm just so tired, that I wind up falling asleep during the show. Whenever my calories are high, I always look to see what it was that put me over so maybe next time there will be something I can do. Thank goodness I'm in that habit! That 25 cookies sure had me. Vince is a big time hockey fan, I get upset when there's the checking, I don't like violence. thanks for those quotes. I especially like the one about having potential. How true!

Sylvia - thanks for the ideas to "unstick" the apps. Maybe when I get back from exercising today, I'll have Vince look at it. How do you uninstall an app? We couldn't figure that out either. Good for you putting that candy down!

I was having this weirdest dream last night. I was dreaming that Bryan called us. The alarm on my phone went off and I thought that was part of my dream!

Rori - I have a problem with night snacking, too and I agree with you. I started making these plastic canvas coasters of cats for Christmas, and last night I really didn't feel like having anything to eat. I did have 2 bags of popcorn, mainly because I want to use it up before we go back. I still have three bags that I'll use before we go

DeeDee - didn't I tell you that you were going to have nice weather now that we're down here?????

Elizabeth Ann - welcome. Stop in often and we'll be here to help keep you on track!

Lucy in DE - so glad nothing is broken. Sorry for your daughter (and you)

katla - how worrysome, hope the MD helps dh

Sandy - awesome water workouts. In a way I kind of wish they had more water classes down here. Oh well.

Did 45 minutes of yoga and then 45 minutes of step class. I'm thinking that next Wednesday I may try to increase to two risers just to see if I can do it. Why Wednesday? Well, the instructor told me that there are usually more newbies in that class so she tends to do more reps. I'll just see if I can do it. She did say that it's more about being able to do it for a period of time, not so much intensity. But I just feel that I'd lose out by doing this on a more intense day.

I realized why I usually lose weight down here. DUHHHHH. Why do I sweat so much in exercise classes? The high humidity. Sweating means I'm getting rid of more water. Why this didn't occur to me earlier I have no idea.

Won't do any formal exercise tomorrow. We'll be going to Daytona for the Nationwide (and me to do shopping). Also won't do any on Sunday since we'll be leaving early for the 500. From past experience, we leave early to get there.

I just find that when I go for more than 2 days not exercising, I have such a hard time getting back into the swing of things. I always had trouble getting back into the routine when we'd go away for a week or more and I don't regularly do something. Plus, I need to log my food

After exercise went to WinnDixie. Needed a paper anyway and I knew they had Boca burgers on sale so thought I'd get one (it was a B1G1). The stores by us will charge you 1/2 price if you only get one. Not down here. Found that out the hard way.

Then we stopped at the health food store and I got the hulled barley. There's no place by us that sells it. Then went to the Verizon store and got my MFP app taken care of. Now I can log in from the phone. The Vince wanted to go to the Sears near here to get a pair of shorts that he'd gotten before and really likes. I got a pair of pants at Beals Outlet -- 30%off and because I used my Friday card I got an extra 15% off. Had to go to the Verizon store since I can't take the battery out of my phone. Vince remembers that there's something you can do to reset it, but, of course, we don't have the manual down here.

jane - sorry you aren't feeling well.

Michele from NC now in FL

Sandy: no longer feeling powerless is great, isn’t it? Rawr!
Joyce: very good thoughts to keep in mind!
Jane: sorry about your cold and your worries.
Michele: looks like you’re having fun in Florida.

Good night, everyone!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:

HI my lovely fitness pals. I am completely stressed out right now and need to get things off my plate. I am taking the weekend off from mfp but will try to return on Monday. Have a good weekend and know that I am cheering you on Meg

Just wanted to tell everyone thanks for their support--it means so very much! I got some good sleep last night and a little fresh air today. Those, combined with it being Friday (and only a 5-hour work day), have gone a long way towards making me feel better. I'm still angry and hurt, but I've taken some steps towards a resolution. My daughter is healing and that helps, too. My son is still vomiting pretty much everything he eats so that is still a definite worry.

Sorry, I am so scattered--I'm still really tired. This has been a heck of a week. Hugs to everyone struggling and kudos to those who are staying strong. A special shout out to Sandy for her NSV of being able to exercise for so long!

Good night!

Carol in NC

Let's just say that this February is not going to be a good month for me. Goals are not being met. Sad how one additional person in the house can disrupt your everything. Keeping it into perspective. I haven't read all the posts but I do try to keep up whenever possible. Tonight I wanted to share this chart on cravings; if nothing else it is food for thought. Enjoy your weekend. It will be spring-like weather here in Plano.



Plano Teral :flowerforyou: