WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014

Good morning everyone! I felt a lot better this morning, so I'm happy about that. Walking to school with the kids was especially nice this morning because the sunrise was just amazing! Pink and gold clouds with rays of sunshine. Afterward I went to WallyWorld to get two keys made for the studio. I want to give one to my new "intern" so she can come and go as she wishes, and another one for a wrist band that is easier to walk with. Anyway, only one worked, so I had to go back. I was seriously craving a candy bar, so I parked behind the store at the Auto Center and went in that way so there wasn't any candy at the register. Much better!

Came back to the studio and the new key worked, so I locked my purse inside and went for a walk along the rails-to-trails. I walked all the way to Georgia! It's Georgia street, but I like the way it sounds. Almost four miles round trip. It took about 49 minutes. So walking the dogs tonight should put me over the goal.

Last month I did NOT hit my 100 mile goal, what with the poison ivy and sprained foot, so this month I am going to try again.
Will try to make it a habit to post my daily walking totals, like Barbie does, but much smaller numbers, plus the cumulative total at the end of each day, just for my own information and to keep me on track.

Patty, I hope you are better today too. It's awful to be dizzy. My husband very carefully asked if it might be hormonal. Who knows. But it's all gone today!

Welcome to all the new ladies! Please keep coming back and tell us how things are going for you. We love to chat.

Bye for now.

Sylvia
In Pittsburg, Kansas, USA

ps: I forgot to post the joke of the day yesterday, so here it is:

:happy:

A small 1 SEATER plane crashed into a cemetery. Police have recovered 102 bodies so far and will continue to dig throughout the night.

:laugh:

Welcome to October, my favorite month of the year. The cooler temperatures usually inspire me.

I am turning 60 on the 27th. This birthday, for some reason, is making me feel old. My daughter is planning a get-together for me at our house, so I will have to clean for it! That's okay. At least I won't have to drive to her house in Atlanta.

Have you ever heard of a migraine without pain? My doctor told me a few years back that I was probably having them when I described episodes of blurred vision to him. I think I had another one yesterday. My vision became so blurred that it made it uncomfortable to do much of anything that required using my eyes like computer, reading, crossword puzzles, even Candy Crush!!!!!! It is much better today after a good night's sleep.

Take care of yourselves, sweet MFPs. I am thinking and praying for many of you with health issues of your own or of loved ones and especially for those of you who are grieving and helping to comfort your loved ones who are grieving.

Love the SPIES idea. Social, Physical, Intellectual, emotinal and Spiritual. Keeps a balance view. Thanks! I will work through that and see what I come up with!!!

Good morning ladies. Well today is the start of a new month. I did my measurements this morning and down 1 inch in the waist. So that made me feel better. I am working a 12 hour shift today instead of my short 8 hours. Tonight our CMA group is having a Bible study I would like to go to. I get off at 6 and it starts at 7. So have to see how the day goes.

Allison--Sorry you were having a bad day. Remember you are a very good person and I am proud to know you. Hugs and prayers sent. Can't your brother see who posted what on the internet?

Sue--Thanks!

Joyce--Hope you are feeling better today.

Heather--Glad you have arrived safe and sound. You look so happy in your new picture.

Patty--Take care of yourself.

Rori--I agree writing down goals for the month helps us be more accountable. So working on mine.

Katla--Glad to hear DH surgery went well. How long does he have to be in the hospital?

jb--Happy 60th! Hope you have a very Blessed day!

Lesley--Glad to hear the good report. Hope the BP and heart rate checks goes well also.

Lorraine--I am going to borrow number 3 from you. That is a real good one! thanks

Cindy--Congrates on the NSV. I know when I got my first pair of jeans with bling, I kept showing DH.

Kathy--Welcome. Come back often this is a fantastic group for fellowship and support.

drkatiebug--Happy early 60th. the 27th is my DSS and DGS birthdays also. I was doing cards for the month last evening and I do think this is one of our busiest months.

So far today has been a very STRESSFUL day. The hospital I work at dicided to let Subway open a shop here starting today. They will be open 10-10 Monday-Friday and then 7a-8p on weekends. Our cafeteria will now only be open 6:30a-2p Monday-Friday. Ok so when I went down for lunch they have no sandwhiches. For months for lunch I have been having an egg salad sandwhich. Not anymore. First off Subway does not have egg salad and I can not eat all that bread. Then the person I am working with does not do her work as it comes she stacks it up and then rushes when it is time for her to leave, which results in errors. Also she play candy crush on her phone most the day. I did tell her if she did not turn the sound down I was going to throw it away. Then I had to go to this safety huddle this moring with dept managers. One guy like to mess with me and ask if I was ready for the fish bowl drawing. I asked what that was as never done that at any others I have been to. He just laughs and says Oh don't worry they only do that on Tuesdays. So then after the meeting he follows me to my desk and tells me on Tuesdays they draw two dept names out of the bowl and then they have to act out a safety issue. So I will just make sure I do not go on a Tuesday. Well thanks for listening and have a great day! I understand the weather is beautiful outside today and I work until 6p. I am off tomorrow and they are calling for rain.
Blessed. Vicki GI NE

October Goals

1. Log everybite--Good & Bad
2. List 3 postives each day
3. Start work on 3 Christmas stockings for new grandbabies.
4. Drink more water
5. Live life in the present, There is nothing that can be done about the past.

Hello!

Looking over my September goals, I see I did pretty well with some and others...not so much. So, will keep my same goals and add one more for now.

Oct. goals:
Exercise daily - use the Bodyblade and purposely walk at a minimum
Get to bed by 10:00 so hopefully get more sleep
Regularly doing stretching exercises (3 x 4 times a week)
Back to logging food daily
Use my camera more on a manual setting than automatic - this last one comes because I just finished a photography boot camp where we learned the various functions so I want to continue to use them so I don't forget. :laugh:

Weather here is beautiful! Wish I could spend more time outside but trying to get out for short walks during breaks at work.

Just a quick note:

Vicki - The Subway shops around here will make any type of sub into a salad if you ask. They fill a bowl with lettuce and then add all of the toppings you want just as if you're ordering a sub. That way you can eliminate the bread and still get a filling meal. Hopefully, they will do the same there and it helps a little. Hope the weather forcast is wrong and you're able to get some nice weather on your day off.

Katla - glad to hear your DH is able to come home and hope his recovery goes well with the minimum amount of pain.

Carol - any word on the cost to fix the crack in your home? Has your realtor said any more about the couple that was interested?

Jb and drkatiebug - Happy October Birthdays!

Heather - I saw on TV this morning that New York is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness by lighting everything up in pink. Hope you're enjoying your day.

Gotta run...back to work.

Tina in MD

On my quest to find the right way to live I found this article, which I think is very helpful. I wanted to share

It always helps to look at people, who are successful :

"Here, weight loss experts explore the mysterious minds of "naturally" slim, and how to eat like skinny women. Learn what they do, what they don't, and how you can act the part.
1. They choose satisfied over stuffed
On a fullness scale of 1 to 10, skinny women stop eating at a level of 6 or 7, says Jill Fleming, RD, author of Thin People Don't Clean Their Plates. The rest of us may keep going to an 8 or 10. Why? It may be because you mistakenly equate the sensation of fullness with satisfaction and feel deprived if you stop short, says Fleming. Or you may just be used to finishing what's in front of you, regardless of whether you really need it.
Copy them: To eat like skinny women, about halfway through your next meal, put your fork down and, using the 1 to 10 scale, rate your level of fullness. Do it again when you have about five bites left. The goal is to increase your awareness of how satisfied you feel during a meal. (Bonus: It also slows down your eating, which allows the sensation of fullness to settle in.)
2. They realize hunger isn't an emergency
Most of us who struggle with extra pounds tend to view hunger as a condition that needs to be cured—and fast, says Judith S. Beck, PhD, author of the new Beck Diet Solution. "If you fear hunger, you might routinely overeat to avoid it," she says. Thin people tolerate it because they know hunger pangs always come and go, buying them some time.
Copy them: Pick a busy day to purposely delay lunch by an hour or two. Or try skipping an afternoon snack one day. You'll see that you can still function just fine. Then next time you feel those grumbles, you'll hold off before making a beeline for the fridge.
3. They don't use food to cure the blues
It's not that skinny women are immune to emotional eating, says Kara Gallagher, PhD, a weight loss expert based in Louisville. But they tend to recognize when they're doing it and stop.
Copy them: Add the word 'Halt' to your vocabulary, says Gallagher. More than just a command (as in stop eating that entire sleeve of cookies), it's an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired—the four most common triggers for emotional eating.
If you're truly hungry, eat a balanced snack, such as a handful of nuts, to tide you over until your next meal. But if you're angry, lonely, or tired, seek an alternative calorie-free solution to your emotional need. Blow off steam by going for a run or just jumping around—the heartbeat boost will help dissipate your anger. Lonely? Call a friend, e-mail your kid, or walk to the park or mall. Being around others will make you feel more connected to your community (even if you don't bump into anyone you know). If you're tired, for heaven's sake, sleep!
4. They eat more fruit
Skinny women, on average, have one more serving of fruit and eat more fiber and less fat per day than overweight people, reports a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Copy them: Start tinkering. To eat like akinny women, examine your diet for ways to add whole fruits (not juices) to your meals and snacks. Aim for two or three servings per day. Sprinkle berries in your cereal or on your yogurt. Add sliced pears to your turkey sandwich, or bake an apple for dessert. Keep a bowl of fruit on your kitchen table or desk to motivate you to think fruit first, vending machine never.
5. They're creatures of habit
Any dietitian will tell you that a varied diet is good--but too much variety can backfire, says Katz, author of The Flavor Point Diet. Studies have shown that too many tastes and textures encourage you to overeat, he explains. "Thin people have what I call a food groove—the majority of their meals consist of well-planned staples," says Beck. "There are a few surprises thrown in, but for the most part, their diets are fairly predictable."
Copy them: Try to eat as consistently as possible with your major meals—have cereal for breakfast, a salad at lunch, and so forth. It's okay to add grilled chicken to the salad one day and tuna the next, but by sticking to a loosely prescribed meal schedule, you limit the opportunities to overindulge.
6. They have a self-control gene
Researchers at Tufts University found that the biggest predictor of weight gain among women in their 50s and 60s was their level of disinhibition, or unrestrained behavior. Women with low disinhibition (in other words, a finely tuned sense of restraint) had the lowest body mass index. High disinhibition (i.e., low restraint) was linked to an adult weight gain of as much as 33 pounds.
Copy them: Prepare for moments when your disinhibition is likely to be higher—such as when you're in a festive atmosphere with a large group of friends. If you're at a party, tell yourself you'll take one of every fourth passed hors d'oeuvre. If you're out at dinner, order an appetizer portion and share dessert. Or if you're stressed—another low-restraint moment—make sure you have a source of crunchy snacks (like fruit or carrot sticks) at the ready.
7. They're movers and shakers
On average, skinny women are on their feet an extra 2 1/2 hours per day—which can help burn off 33 pounds a year, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Copy them: Try a reality check. Studies have shown that people often overestimate how active they really are, says Gallagher. Most people actually spend 16 to 20 hours a day just sitting. Wear a pedometer on an average day, and see how close you get to the recommended 10,000 steps. Your day should combine 30 minutes of structured exercise with a variety of healthy habits, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or mopping the floor with extra vigor.
8. They sleep—well
Skinny women snooze 2 more hours per week, compared with overweight people, says a study from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Researchers theorize that a lack of shut-eye is linked to lower levels of appetite-suppressing hormones like leptin and higher levels of the appetite-boosting hormone ghrelin.
Copy them: Break it down: Two extra hours of sleep a week is only 17 more minutes a day—a lot more manageable, even for the most packed of schedules. Start there and slowly work toward 8 hours of snooze time a night—the right amount for most adults.
Quick tip Eat breakfast! 78% of successful dieters do it every day, according to the National Weight Control Registry, a database of more than 5,000 people who've lost more than 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year.




Published November 2011, Prevention

Hi everyone!:flowerforyou:

October goal is to keep my weight down to 139 lbs.
And - wait for it - DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD,!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Had a fabulous but exhausting day today. Picked up our passes then went and had a coffee while we were waiting for the museums to open. Met two great sisters from Argentina and ended up exchanging email addresses! !

Walked on up through Central Park to The Met and walked all over the museum. First choice the Vermeers, then the Early Italians, then the Impressionists and Post Impressionists. Then lunch! Then we did the American Wing. WOW, ! ! ! ! All the Tiffany stuff, the Period Rooms, the Winslow Homers, the early Dutch furniture, the Frank Lloyd Wright room, the Arts and Crafts furniture.WOW ! ! ! !
Alison - I saw loads of amazing Conneticut furniture - early chests, cupboards and boxes.
My favourite piece was a Brooklyn desk, made by a Huguenout out of local gum wood in the 17th century. I also loved the Dutch Kasts.

By then I was sooooooooo tired. We found a subway, bought a 7 day Metrocard and went down to Greenwich Village. Walked through Washington Square, had a delicious beer brewed in Queens and found John's Pizza where we plan to have dinner tonight. Founded in 1929. Real thin pizza.
Came back on the subway and are now resting prior to heading out.

I am LOVING IT!:drinker:

Heather in warm NYC.

I'm 35. I often use the app but read posts here sometimes. Nice to meet everyone!

I just started my journey and have quite a bit to go.

Barbara
Tampa, Fl.

Hi everyone

I am 50 mother of 2 teenagers

Goals for this month:

I am having trouble getting myself to exercise. Some form of exercise 3x/week
I want to start weighing my food- get kitchen scale
I would like to lose 5 lbs

Lori. Orange County CA

Bump for later

Good eve. It's been a long draggy day.Started feeling Blah on Monday,same yesterday.This morn,I needed to stop at Kohls for pillows to use in guest room,then on to several groceries. Got the pillows,started feeling tired.Grabbed a few things in 1 st grocery & came home.Hair felt damp & Dh said I looked like I just had a shower,was pouring sweat.Think the worst is over.Just tired & total calories today is like 650. have to get better soonest. DDS arrives tomorrow.

DH's BD was today & he loved the calls from everyone including our "other DD"........as we call our only Grandaughter.

Heather loved the pic & saw the one like it behind you. So glad you are having a great time. Sweet of you to post & share your pics. Pat

Good night everyone!

October 1st:

5.04 miles
12,075 steps

So far, so good.

Sylvia

Hi gals. How did we get three pages already on the first of the month! Nothing great to report here; stayed on plan. Need more water; apparently 9 glasses is not enough; I feel dry!

Katla; how is DH today?

Linder: did you get rain last night? We got 4”!

Mimi: glad your nephew is doing better now

Cindy: woohoo for smaller, blingy jeans! I bet you looked wonderful

Sylvia: walking to Georgia anything would take me days lol. Loved the joke….once I finally got it!

DrKatie: yes I have seen several people in my old career as ED nurse who had migraines without pain. One was confused, one teenager spoke only by babbling, one was dizzy and had blurred vision, one had tunnel vision. None had pain.

Tammy: I don’t put sugar in things like coffee, but if I did I’d use regular sugar….a spoonful or less as it seems more “natural” to me. I love truvia for baking. For a diabetic like me, truvia (and other artificial sweeteners) are a god send. Of course it all goes back to moderation. Two servings a month of a dessert made with artificial sweetener isn’t bad.

Vicki: sorry your day was so stressful!

Sorry I don’t have much to say tonight. I am sticking with my new-ish goals I made a couple of weeks ago. I met all my goals today! Hooray!

Well more rain is in the forcast..makes for nice sleeping. Take care everyone and welcome to all the newbies. Meg from soggy Omaha

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've been on this thread, but I have a question and thought I'd like your opinions...

Last year I finally gave in and gave UP Diet Soda for two reasons. First, the aspertame findings and Second, I found water quenched my thirst just as well...

Now the news continues to beat us over the head about the findings for ALL artificial sweeteners. This gets me because I still use it in my coffee and iced tea....

What are your thoughts? Have you given it up entirely and just switched to an occasional sugar? What do you put in your coffee and how do you feel about artificial sweeteners?

Thanks!
Tammy in Virginia Beach

I use stevia sugar or honey. All are natural. I avoid artificial sweeteners completely. They seem to have a very nasty effect on brain function and I need my brain to function as God intended.

Thanks Barbie!