WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2014

I live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. When I was in a small village in the Cariboo, we saw only a few large predators in town. But now that I live in a town 10 times larger, we have to look out for bears and cougars through 3 seasons. So much for the safety of civilization!

I live in the North Okanagan, BC... and we live in a rural farming area 20 minutes from town. Our town has a lovely greenway corridor from the surrounding mountains through town all the way down to the lake with great walking trails but it is also a wildlife corridor, so often there are bear warnings especially in the spring when they are coming out of hibernation and the kids are headed to school in the mornings. In our area there have been cougars - I've seen the tracks in the dirt at the side of the road... and the remains of someone's escaped turkey which I had seen previously wandering the road. Next day on my walk, BAM! Blood, feathers, tracks and obvious signs of a struggle. I check over my shoulder often when I'm on my walks now.

Bumping in again -- already at page 10! Nice to see everyone popping in -- welcome to the new gals.

Was excited to find PB2 at the 'new' Walmart near home. We got a small container to try out.

Finally got back to the Y today - I've been AWOL for a couple of months and need to refocus again. I cut the weights way back on the machines from my prior targets and don't feel sore at this point, but will see what tomorrow brings. The legs felt a bit wobbly going down the stairs at the end.

After the Y a much-needed haircut was accomplished and I resisted the urge to go into the office afterward. Stopped at the store for fresh veggies, etc. DH works until 7p tonight so he'll be worn out.

We did come home early from the Independence Day party we attended. Got the dog suited up in her thunder shirt, but still medicated her. The fireworks around us carried on until midnight - uggh! The party we went to did fireworks after we had left and something went awry, causing some minor cuts and burns to other guests. Oh my!!

Gail, metro-ATL

Allison I will be thinking about you tomorrow getting your vacation from your vacation. I'm glad you had a good time and I'm sure those kids have some memories to take home with them.

I had quite a session (he he) in the bathroom today. I don't know why that happens every couple of weeks. Why can't it be regular???? Any way, when I got out I weighed 172.8. I started this diet in Oct 2012 at 232.8. So that is exactly 60 pounds. As you all know that MFP does round your weight either up or down. I won't make an official recording until next week. Hope it holds or maybe goes down a bit. I do need to refigure my BMI. I thought i was OK and in the overweight range instead of the obese until I found out I was 1 1/2 inches shorter than previous height.

I saw pictures of Novia Scotia today on the golf channel. The web.com golf tour is there this week and hurricane Arthur took down a big tree on the golf course. I would love to go there just to see your lovely province. Maine/Novia Scotia is on my bucket list. But that would mean I would have to get a passport.

Joyce, Indiana

Good early evening beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Hope all those that celebrate the 4th of July had a wonderful time! I had a fantastic time:bigsmile: , spent it with friends, my kiddos are in New York until Tues. ( I miss them:sad: ). The weather was so perfect all day and last night, cool breeze and temps in the low 80's with no humidity:happy: , I even thought it was chilly last night:laugh: ! The fireworks didn't bother Noel as much this time, she barked and growled some, I tried to convince her it was thunder , storms don't much bother her.

I spent today shopping for things for the girls rooms, I already had the bedcovers and pillows, those girls have a ton of pillows on their new beds, looks just like a catalog cover . I bought lamps today and books and picture frames and....the list goes on and on. I had a wonderful time in the Home Goods store, thought I was going to have to have two carts:noway: . I think I will be finished once I find a couple of cute shower curtains for the bathrooms...oh and maybe a few new towels. Now only if my main floor looked as good as upstairs...the painters return Monday morning (I hope)!

Tonight I'm having a friend over, he is a brave soul to eat my cooking:laugh: :embarassed: . Heather come over quick and help me cook, I'll get some smelly cheese for you:happy: ! It's another beautiful night here and I'm grilling and we're eating on the deck, one of my very favorite things to do in the summertime:bigsmile: !

Joyce You look marvelous:bigsmile: !!! 60 pounds....YAY:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: !!!!!

Margaret I love what you said "to live for" , much more positive than "to die for". Glad to got to enjoy the fireworks without all the traffic!

Sylvia I love zucchini !!! I've had a wonderful dish called a zucchini boat, it was stuffed with all kinds of yummy veggies with a little cheese melted on top, it was fabulous ( of course I didn't cook it:laugh: ). Love, love, love the joke!!!!

Gail I hope no one was hurt badly at the gathering, glad you decided to leave early. I prefer to see fireworks from a safe distance!

Alison Sounds like you've had a nice time with the grand girls!!! I keep the tv turned off when mine are here, they usually get to watch it some at night, after we've had dinner and are winding down from the day. I hope you'll get a nice rest and a break from all the things you do once you get them safely home. Take some time and call it an Alison day!!! Do something for yourself you don't normally do, get a pedicure or manicure or a massage, something just for you:flowerforyou: !!!

Cynthia Congrats on those pounds coming off:bigsmile: !!!! Good luck with your meeting on Tuesday!!!

Meg Send your DH and DD to my house next, my garage has got to be cleaned out soon!!!! Hope you're enjoying a perfect day!

Kim in N CAL Your dinner sounded lovely, and I bet e gelato was fabulous....yummy!!!

Jane Martin Saying prayers you get the townhouse:flowerforyou: !!!

Michele I thought about you today as I was running up and down the stairs a gazillion times! I was carrying heavy things, that counts as exercise, right?

I really must run now :frown: , I need to make sure I look at least presentable for company:laugh: !!

Have a wonderful night ladies!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: !

Hugs,
DeeDee in gorgeous NC

One day maybe someone will take care of me :laugh:

That person could be you, today. :flowerforyou:

Hello Ladies,

Starting over again :sad: -- but here I am owning my weight which is at an all time high. Now I am dealing with high blood sugar. Was in the hospital because of my heart. Depression over health, over husband still not working life huh! Sad sack here! :sad: et I woke up today saying so what. Pull it together and get started. Right now a slow start tight budget so need to use what's in the house till I get paid on Friday.

Goals for July:
1. Log in daily
2. Track food daily
3. Find a way to be moving 20 minutes at least
4. Find someone to encourage weekly.

Thank you,
Liz

Enjoyed reading all the posts.

Lesley reminded me I have fresh cherries in the frig. The season is short here to enjoy them at a reasonable price. I am off to eat some. To live for. Another simple pleasure. The expression to live for came from a waitress who was trying to get my mom, a friend of my mom, and me to try a luscious desert. Now when I indulge in really great food that is what I like to say.


MNMargaret

Welcome, Liz ! You are in the right place, we all can only take this one day at a time and as I see it, everyday is a new day and even though the journey seems long , you can start over any time, just as long as you start !

Our holiday was a good one, I did have my yummy jumbo hot dog, but today I am back on track with Healthy Eating. I have learned if i deprive myself I will binge and I do not want to go there.


My journey has been an eye opener, as I have also refrained from all alcohol, so I am totaly dealing with all of the feelings and emotions and not masking to escape, that my past friend Chardonay did for me. Today I am great full for M.F.P. and my Sisterhood on this community you all help me to stay focused and realize I am not alone or crazy in my thoughts !!

:bigsmile:

I best go check the grill, do not want my chicken to burn !

Carol in Monroe. :glasses:

Did 45 minutes of Paul Katemi's ASAP Body Sculpting workout today. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a Lower Body Pilates DVD.

Welcome everyone new!

joyce: Do you do something with your beet greens? I always hate throwing them out. One time I tried using them in my salad and I thought they were a bit on the bitter side. What a system for labeling food in your freezer!

Beth - what an absolutely wonderful surprise!

Kim - yum, apricot jam. I love low sugar jams, too. Glad you had such a good time last night

Heather - kudos to you for refusing those desserts

Ladies - I need your help. I'd sent Bryan some zucchini muffins and a cake, he asked me not to send him anything food-related since it's hot there (it would be nice if he had picked it up from the post office on time). So I sent him an email asking him for sizes for him and Diana so that I can send them some clothes. Well, he just emailed me back asking me not to send any clothes as the customs agents would probably make him pay taxes applied to merchandise imported which is 35% of the value of the product. Honestly, I've never heard of something like that. What if it's a gift, how do you determine what the value is? Any ideas as to what I can send? Update: Vince said it's very common, people on his synth forum are constantly complaining about having to pay when they receive the item. So, what can I send. Any ideas, anyone?

cathy in NS - "hooking"? Like latch hook?

yanniejannie - short people are the first to see the flowers grow and the last to feel the raindrops fall.

Boy, today has been one of those days. Exercised and then went to the farmer's market. Yea, golden beets are in and so is the corn on the cob from this one farmer. Is it ever sweet! Came home and boiled the beets and cooked the corn, then went outside to do you-know-what. We just about finished under the deck and for some reason Vince wanted to start on the side of the garage. I would have wanted to do outside the fence first since that's an area that absolutely needs to be done. If we don't have enough rock, Vince said we'll just do what we can on the side of the garage. Oh well..... Came in and cut up the beets to put in the freezer, then went to church, had to go to WalMart, came home, had dinner, went out to put down weed killer, put the beets in containers, washed off more cherries, now I'm here. I can't believe where the time has gone to.

katla - I wonder if you can buy peas and then dry them?

Heather - I love how I can live vicariously thru you with all your travels. Sounds like so much fun

Sylvia - I bet those zucchini blueberry muffins are great. I make these pineapple zucchini muffins and they are so good.

Joyce - impressive loss! I need to renew my passport next year

DeeDee - oh, yes, walking up and down stairs, especially when carrying something, certainly counts as exercise.

Margaret - love the expression "to live for"

Michele in NC

Did 45 minutes of Paul Katemi's ASAP Body Sculpting workout today. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a Lower Body Pilates DVD.

Welcome everyone new!

joyce: Do you do something with your beet greens? I always hate throwing them out. One time I tried using them in my salad and I thought they were a bit on the bitter side. What a system for labeling food in your freezer!

Beth - what an absolutely wonderful surprise!

Kim - yum, apricot jam. I love low sugar jams, too. Glad you had such a good time last night

Heather - kudos to you for refusing those desserts

Ladies - I need your help. I'd sent Bryan some zucchini muffins and a cake, he asked me not to send him anything food-related since it's hot there (it would be nice if he had picked it up from the post office on time). So I sent him an email asking him for sizes for him and Diana so that I can send them some clothes. Well, he just emailed me back asking me not to send any clothes as the customs agents would probably make him pay taxes applied to merchandise imported which is 35% of the value of the product. Honestly, I've never heard of something like that. What if it's a gift, how do you determine what the value is? Any ideas as to what I can send? Update: Vince said it's very common, people on his synth forum are constantly complaining about having to pay when they receive the item. So, what can I send. Any ideas, anyone?

cathy in NS - "hooking"? Like latch hook?

yanniejannie - short people are the first to see the flowers grow and the last to feel the raindrops fall.

Boy, today has been one of those days. Exercised and then went to the farmer's market. Yea, golden beets are in and so is the corn on the cob from this one farmer. Is it ever sweet! Came home and boiled the beets and cooked the corn, then went outside to do you-know-what. We just about finished under the deck and for some reason Vince wanted to start on the side of the garage. I would have wanted to do outside the fence first since that's an area that absolutely needs to be done. If we don't have enough rock, Vince said we'll just do what we can on the side of the garage. Oh well..... Came in and cut up the beets to put in the freezer, then went to church, had to go to WalMart, came home, had dinner, went out to put down weed killer, put the beets in containers, washed off more cherries, now I'm here. I can't believe where the time has gone to.

katla - I wonder if you can buy peas and then dry them?

Heather - I love how I can live vicariously thru you with all your travels. Sounds like so much fun

Sylvia - I bet those zucchini blueberry muffins are great. I make these pineapple zucchini muffins and they are so good.

Joyce - impressive loss! I need to renew my passport next year

DeeDee - oh, yes, walking up and down stairs, especially when carrying something, certainly counts as exercise.

Margaret - love the expression "to live for"

Michele in NC

Heather – I suspected water butts were some type of a rain barrel.. What a great honeymoon! It is fun to hear about everyones background… I did not realize you were a breast cancer survivor – Glad you are cancer free!!!
Your DH is a catch! How thoughtful! - that will be a fun get away - I can just see you floating around the garden in your muslin frock!

Cathy – glad you were able to get in the pool and enjoyed the class:glasses:

Margaret – glad you enjoyed the fireworks

Sandy – congrats on on the 2+ lb loss!!!

Sylvia – My dog has peed in the garden… I just wash everything well! Peppers come in all variations of heat, but the seeds are always the hottest part! Lol scargo lol!

Yanniejannie/Cynthia I grew up with birch trees in the front yard and I could see them from my window – I always loved them! But would not put one in my yard –just too messy!

JB – how is Mariah?

AnneCarolOne - How interesting that there are bears and cougars in town – keeps you in durning dusk and dawn!

Alison – you figure out how to get to CA and I’ll take care of you! A week here – with nothing to do but chat with me; eat, maybe take a walk, I am not far from wine country, San Francisco, and tons of other sites so there would be plenty to do and NO cooking, cleaning, only what you wanted to do when you wanted to!

Gail – glad you are safe!

Lesley - thanks for the education – I love that we are from all over and I get to hear about everyone’s local stuff!!!

Liz – You are at the right place! Welcome back!!!

Carol in Monroe --- l like the image of us as a sisterhood!

Michele – I had the same problem when my god son was in Bonair – about the only thing he did not pay crazy amounts for was a letter, so I would send a letter with a gift card.

Today was busy, I have another week of camp next week, but just the morning - then one more week later in July, so this morning I figured out the recipe booklets, got them copied (had a 25% off coupon so did both today) did the shopping for next week, laundry, a dog walk and then back to canning - so far this weekend I have done 7 pints of apricot jam (3/4 cup of sugar for ALL of it), 5 1/2 pints of apricot mustard - it is not low sugar but is a sweet and hot mustard, 5 pints of apricot-amaretto jam (that has 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup amaretto for the whole batch) and now I am going to sit on the porch with the rest of the apricots and set them up in the dehydrator.... I had walked over 11,000 steps and bumped the darn pedometer and reset!!! :grumble: :grumble: :explode: :grumble: :grumble: It felt like more as I was on my feet the whole day!

Well off to find some water or ice tea....
smiles Kim in N. California

liz. I love your goal of encouraging some one.

Michelle, you have me confused with some one else about the beet greens. I wouldn't know what to do with a raw beet if I bought one. Now I did post about my Mom pickling beets. But she has been gone for 3 years now. Wish I could ask her.

I did have a bit of indulgence yesterday. We went to the Spaghetti Factory and I looked at the menu on line and logged it before we left. I had the senior spinach tortolini alfredo. I'm sure they would have substituted another sacue on it but I wouldn't have known how to log it though. And I do love my alfredo sauce. I had them leave the cheese off the top though. My 7 year old grand daughter had the regular alfredo childs meal and she just grabbed the cheese off and gobbled it down. Now that their parents are on this health kick, the kids don't get many opportunities to cheat and get things like that anymore. The senior plate was a fairly decent size but still cost $10. It did come with a salad and tea or coffee. My daughter took the tea and I drank water. I was way down on my sodium intake for the day even with that sauce. I guess alfredo doesn't have much in it, just a lot of cream and butter.

Joyce, Indaina

Good morning everyone!


Margaret: have you tried refrigerator oatmeal?

Jane: any news on the townhouse?

Joyce: 60 pounds; congratulations! :flowerforyou:

Michele: the customs story is true. Very annoying, but it happens.

Renny: sounds like ragweed cross allergy. Guess you'll just have to make banana bread. :bigsmile: For everyone interested in cross allergies, here’s a small table: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-allergy/basics/symptoms/con-20019293.

Doing some work today, and trying to straighten up the house a bit more since people are coming to look at my piano. I hope they buy it. We need the space since my guy will be moving in.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

morning ladies~
well running on about 4 hrs sleep. fell into bed at 10:30 after fireworks, had to get up at 3 and get the girls to the airport...
they are stuck in chicago(at midway) there flight is delayed, big storm in Minniappolis...they are ok though, called there dad to let him know..
wish I could say I can rest today.. but DH is washing to cars so I have to dry them, have a load of laundry in and we both have to work tomorrow so it is try and see what I have left and I guess make due with it until next week..
I would go get a mani/pedi , but 1 - its a sunday and they arent open 2- im broke.. after 10 days with them.. wow.. can you say expensive:noway:
well off to work on my chores, my DB,DSIL, and there mom are gone for 2 weeks so I have to go up and water the plants and the garden, and go over and check on DFIL.
and away I go

Good morning!!

Have been enjoying the wonderful blueberries DD and I picked yesterday evening. Tried, for once, not to go overboard on the amount and think we succeeded in getting just enough for eating and a couple pies. Will be making the pies shortly. Watered, birds fed, weeded, and home from the grocery store by 9am. Newspaper read now too.

Watched the FIFA match; rooting for Belguim.........they lost.

Michele.............Love your take on being short. All I can come up with is a gift card also............sorry, I know how you love to send food.

Heather...........Thanks for explaining Pom, I learned something! Your husband truly is a keeper!!! What a thoughtful gem!!!

Cynthia/Renny.............That banana question rang a bell somewhere in the depths, so I looked it up..........There is actually something called Latex/fruit syndrome. Knew there was a connection to latex allergies which can be very severe. I had become interested in something close to this years ago after reading an article.

janemartin.............fingers crossed for your townhouse

Sandy...............YAY for your loss..............I see 100 on the horizon!!!!!

Meg.............I also loved Jack Ryan, Shadow Recruit!

Gail.............I just bought some PB2 also.

Dee Dee.............Did someone say shopping?????????

Lesley............Ah, cherries!!! Have to say we've been getting some gorgeous ones in the store here; just bought some this am.

Off to have my oatmeal (with blueberries, of course!!!!) then make the pies---not for me, well maybe just one piece, one for DD and DH and the other promised to a friend who does massages and gave me a glorious one a month ago and wouldn't take money.

Stay strong, ladies,
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic