WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

Good Morning! Have a great day!

Beth in dreary and rainy Western New York

Patty -- I will send you a message about FitBit. They replaced my FitBit when it stopped working at no cost. It took going through some hoops, but I have a new one.

Gail, metro ATL

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I think maybe I need to be on a cherry pie diet. This morning my weight is back down to where it was before Easter. Yesterday I went up three flights of stairs VERY easily. I was really tickled with that. Hubby was impressed. In past years I made a beeline to the elevator to go up to the ballroom for the banquet.

Today I go to the local pulmonologist to talk about that genetic lung disease. He wants me to do a test to check the current level of my lungs, but I've done that test before and it's very hard. I'm not going to do it again if I can help it. If I do, it won't be at our little Podunk hospital.

Stephanie - welcome! There is something you have to turn on the ticker under settings, I think, but I can't remember where it is. Then under apps there is a tab for tickers where you get to choose how it looks. I'm glad you are back and starting again. You are a good reminder to the rest of us that we have to stick with this long term. I don't want to gain mine back! How much are you going to lose?

Have a great day everyone!

Sylvia

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Deborah, I apologize to you in advance for thinking it was hilarious that your "bump" was the 500th post and closed the last thread. Bless your heart! Thank goodness for the automatic link to the new thread.

I wanted to chime in on the "not enough sleep causing a carb craving" conversation. As I have whined before, this new schedule at school where I have to be there at 7:45 a.m. instead of my usual 9:00 a.m. has ruined the joy of my job for me. I blame it (together with the broken wrist) for my having put back on 18 pounds of the weight I had lost. No, DH's candy dish and the fact that I can't simply go to bed an hour and a half earlier have nothing to do with it! I honestly do think there is something to that study. Maybe I could leave the candy dish alone if I had enough sleep.

Well, after the insurance people got the results of my waist measurement, new weight, etc. I got a call from them saying my wellness coach would be calling me. Maybe that will be the wake-up call I need. She is calling Friday afternoon. I went to the insurance wellness site and tracked my walking since Jan 1. Compared to last year, it is a pitiful record. I've only met my goal of 5 times a week once since I fell on Jan 18. I always track it on here and my DH tracks it on our big family calendar. I also started yesterday adding a plus sign to my initial (the initial is for walking) on the days that I do the strength training from "Strong Women Stay Slim." I'm mad and refuse to buy new clothes in the size I gave away. Right now I only have two pairs of pants and one pair of jeans that fit me. My cute tank tops and sweaters from last spring are not attractive. It is sad, sad, sad! I am mad and ready to change things. I just hope I can hold that thought.

Barbie: Congratulations on the new truck. I want to know all about the pooch pouch as my dog is getting my new back seat dirty. I’m over pouting about spending money and really like the new car.:flowerforyou:

Patty: So sorry to hear that your dog was hit by a car. Good luck with her rehabilitation.

Cocotrendy: You are not too late. You’re absolutely right that this is a new opportunity. Welcome.:flowerforyou:

Kay: I understand your feelings about the hours change on your job. Teaching always involves a long day, but shifting hours can disturb your whole sleep/rest/activity cycle. Stick with us. We’ll give you as much encouragement as we can.:flowerforyou:



Easter at DS’s & DDIL’s was lovely. We had an opportunity to go for a ride in their new canoe. That canoe is handmade in Canada of Kevlar & is amazingly light and easy to paddle. DS took me for a ride, and DDIL took DH. He was in the front, and the canoe wasn’t well balanced because DDIL is rather light & it looked a bit like they were plowing. They had a good time, anyway. I heard from DD last night. DSIL has a job interview today. Please put him in your prayers and/or good wishes. He needs a job that makes him feel like he is doing worthy work and they need the income. DD's job is a good one, but it is very hard to get by on one income these days.

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


April Goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Move more: cardio at least 3 days a week and strength training when able.
3. Find a way to have fun at least once every day.
4. Water: Pay attention to water intake and drink frequently during the day.

Good Morning everyone,

Doing my quick skim, quick post thing. Working on pulling another last minute order together. Mother of the bride wants candles in Georgia by the 1st of May:ohwell: I work well under pressure but asking the same questions 5 times to get the info I need for the label is starting to wear on me.

Did my T25 plus 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Stayed under calories yesterday, even with a little chocolate snitching and that leftover coconut cream pie. I only make it once a year and hate to throw it away (still one more piece left) but it seems so self destructive. After typing that I think I'll take one bite and toss the rest.

Welcome to the new visitors.

Am going to try to catch up a bit more later.

Happy day to all!

xo- Gloria in Metro Detroit

Tuesday good-news-day, no more cookie-day! 3 days is enough, don't you think? :huh: Yesterday when I got to work I threw out one whole box of icky store-bought brownies and gross little cupcakes leftover from the recital. However, I proceeded to help myself to a few of the cookies that for some strange reason I thought shouldn't go in the trash. :ohwell: I've learned over time that I don't get along with sugar, so why I derail myself is an intersting question! :grumble:

Today there will be no more of that nonsense. I intend to get my magic wand and give myself a good bonk on the head.

DeeDee, dogs are certainly interesting creatures, aren't they. :huh: Another dog set foot in Queen Noel's kingdom? The nerve! :laugh: She certainly gave you the "what for" about that, the little rascal. :devil:

Cara, Stephanie, welcome. :flowerforyou: And the same goes for the new ladies I've missed.

We have a bit of blue sky this morning, with clouds floating around, I suppose we might get rain again later. I've got gardening projects to do, need to grocery shop, walk dogs, and yes, I need to do my morning dance workout.

Great day to all :flowerforyou:

jb in Portland, trying to be an optimist, doing the cha-cha :bigsmile: