WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014

DrKatie bug, says you are #500! So I don't know if my post will show up or not. Edited to add, I made the first topic of the new post!!!!

My daughter keeps on sending me new vacation homes to look at. I sure wished we lived closer.

JOyce, Indiana

Good Morning to All, New thread and away we go.
Our company has a "clean your department" day once a year and everyone gets to wear jeans. Today is the day and I forgot! I even reminded people last night and still forgot myself. I'm going to get a hard time over this. Oh well, I didn't really plan to clean my desk anyway as I am actually moving desk come Monday. I will clean mine once everything is off of it so it will be ready for the person moving into it.
My ab class is official, it is on our web page here at work and it starts on my birthday. I hpe that I will have people who want to take it, the exercises are tough but really good for you.
I did some cardio yesterday but that was about it. After taking the cycling, rope class and mowing my yard I was sore yesterday. An added benifit to the rope class that I didn't realize is that because you stand with your knees bent you tighten your gluts, so I ended up with sore muscles in my bottom. Sore muscles are good though cause that means you used them!!
It has rained here all last evening and through the night, I believe it is suppose to continue through the day. Yuck! Atleast I did get that grass mowed.

The rope class I took was interesting. The rope is long and pretty thick, it has two handles and one person stands in the middle and the other then streches it out and holds the handles to do the work out. You do different arm movements with the roope, like a skiing motion with arms pulling the rope back (like the pole motion), one movement was to pull the ropre in an outward circle motion(each hand holds an end to the rope so two outward circles at the same time), another was an up and down motion in front. The exercisie are timed and you and your partner change places after each one. My triceps and shoulders got a good work out, as well as my bum(backside) I think it was the combination of everyrhing that made my knee hurt so I babied it yesterday.

Sylvia, I feel for your DGD, I remember breaking my leg in the beginning of June, it sure made summer a bit of a challenge.

I have the Fitbit One, it clips on. I don't like anything around my wrist when I work out, I sweat and it then break out. I do love my Fitbit though.

Welcome to the new people, prayers and thoughts to those who are struggling.
I have a noon exercise class today and I leave early because I am personal training today.
Have an awesome day,
Take care, Patty Cincinnati OH

Bump. :flowerforyou:

Lin in Central Iowa:glasses:

Good morning. I have been watching the news about California's fires. Horrible stuff! Stay safe!

I just woke up and can't think of anything else to write.

Sylvia

Hello from rainy Il.
Asking for prayers for my friend Melody who has stage 4 cancer.They are saying 6-12 months.We have been friends for 30 years and been thru so much together.I love her like a sister.Really struggling with this.She looks great for someone who is dying.
Tomorrow is the gyn.
HUGS
jane

Had the cataract surgery on the left eye yesterday and, in the exams ahead of it, found out I also have something called Fuchs Dystrophy. Basically, its a progressive condition where the cells behind the cornea stop processing water properly and fluid starts to build up, which means it may take a little longer for me to get clearer vision in the left eye. Have not done the right eye yet, but will shortly I think. Still off work today for the follow up appointment, etc., then I'll decide about tomorrow.

I tried catching up on the thread yesterday on my phone while we were waiting, but wasn't very successful with the dilated eye, etc.

We're going to NJ/NYC metro area soon and I've been wanting to go to the 911 memorial, but the opening of the museum right when we get up there may change my mind, because of crowds. (Really don't care for that!) It is all over the news.... DH and I will have to discuss further. Because we're visiting friends also, I might prefer to save the visit to the memorial for a trip where we fly direct in to NY and stay overnight in the city.

Off to get ready for the day.

Gail metro ATL

:flowerforyou: Hi Ladies,
just saving my place and sending prayers to all in need
Juanita in sudbury

Good morning Beautiful Ladies,

It is another cool and lovely day in Oklahoma. I'm so glad the wind has been calm.

Hubby and I are going to a retirement party this evening for one of my best and oldest friends. We worked together for 30 years and she is retiring just before her 80th birthday. She is the youngest senior I know. I have always said I will never be as young as she is! :laugh: It will be nice to see some of my former coworkers as well.

NenaC, welcome. You will find lots of support here.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia, hugs for little one with broken arm. :sad:

Gail, I hope you have a speedy recovery from you eye surgery. :flowerforyou:

Jane, hugs, so sorry about your friend.:sad:

Eileen, prayers for you and your loved ones.

Cynthia, nice to see you. Hope your days are getting easier.

Prayers to all dealing with severe weather and wild fires.

Hugs to all with victories, prayers to all struggling.

Welcome new ladies.:flowerforyou:

Cindy in OK

Janematin: Prayers for Melody, and for you.:flowerforyou:

Gail Metro ATL: I hope your eye condition is treatable and doesn’t cause you discomfort.:flowerforyou:

NenaC: Welcome. I hope your move is a positive step in your life and that you get the full portion of loving your wonderful grandchildren.:flowerforyou:

Cindy: Your friend who retired just before her 80th birthday is a remarkable woman. I’m happy just knowing about her.:happy:



I went to a City meeting last night where a group of Architects & developers from the East Coast provided us with a presentation filled with development ideas for our town. They listened to community suggestions on Monday, and turned it into sketches and proposals for last night. I was interested in their ideas, but my ideas were not included, so One of my gripes was their inclusion of a boardwalk. :noway: Concrete or brick walks, yes, but boards rot too quickly around here. We need to use materials of lasting value. Perhaps I’m misunderstanding and a boardwalk is not actually made of boards. :huh: I know I’m picking nits and some of their concepts were actually excellent. This whole process was intended to generate ideas for change, and gave the community a chance to dream together. All in all, it was an interesting opportunity for the community to have a dialog.: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


May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily.

I am brand new to myfitnesspal. I signed up yesterday. I've been trying to motivate myself through a "ready to lose" program at work, and implemented strategies that I hoped would work...and gained 8 pounds last month. My coach in this program suggested that I sign up for myfitnesspal. So...I am now tracking my calories. I signed up for 3 exercise classes/week - two stability ball and one body sculpting.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to stick with the restricted calorie diet, though. Maybe this program will help me stay motivated...

Lynn