WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014

Sunday and a beautiful Spring day.
Scales were kind and I lost 2 lbs from yesterday
Sunday is my rest day so we went for a drive out and 2 doggy walk. Went for ice cream but freezer had been turned off so no ice cream. Did not need it
Logged food calories at 1708, all good.
I joined a site called Livinlite, which is for people on Duramine. Have printed their recipes for next week and opted for 2000 plan. Dietition said 1600 to 1900, so can knock stuff out. Also started my exercise plant on there too. I should have started on livinglite when I started Duramine., ah well on it now.
Lesley in Tasmania

Good morn,all. Haven't read all the posts,just having a busy,busy time with DD here.I always miss her,but when she visits,realize we miss her more than we realize.

The girls run my legs off & will be the same today. A couple big farmers mkts today,plus whatever shopping they want to do.Wears me out to think about it. :

Heather,the pic looks like Grand Central Station. Can't wait to hear about the BD meal.Happy BD to you.

Hope everyone is having a nice wk end.........Pat

Good morning ladies!:flowerforyou:

Woke up early - 5 am this morning, knowing that it's our last day. :ohwell:

Cynthia - I agree with you about the lobster. I have only had one before this. Some chefs nowdays are killing them humanely, or quickly, by spiking them in the brain. Killing is horrible any which way, but I am not ready to be a vegetarian yet. I normally eat organic and from good abbatoirs from the point of view of animal husbandry.
I'm afaid I just shut my eyes, and my brain, this time, but I won't be making a habit of it.:noway:

Breakfast calls.:bigsmile:

Heather in NYC

morning ladies~
well last night was a huge success!!! the auction alone netted almost 19,000 the raffle im sure was huge, I did get to help and walked around with my friend Jill and her daughter and we collected money for the 50/50 raffle got 1,000 for that. but I didnt get to have anything to eat or drink, which was fine because I was grazing all day here..
Paul there dad,the one that lost his wife has just remarried, and I met Sandys mom, that would be Paul's first wife the one that passed away of cancer mom. Jill sat me at there table.. I was the youngest one there and I only sat for about 1/2 hr,but Paul bless his heart said anything I wanted to order food drink, was covered.. he saved money on me:laugh:
the place was packed and everyone had a ball, just heard from Jill that her brother got cold cocked and knocked out and got his head split open, now this is a fundraiser for his moms foundation and some idiot was drunk and did this, at least the guy was arrested..
yesterday was my dads 86th birthday I have a card here and have to bake him some pecan pie bars.. will go see him later on. today I am running crazy, I have to go up to my SIL house and bring the caregiver our blender and a bunch of banana's as they have run out and there blender isnt working.. Faith ,Jeans mom has a protein smoothie every morning, so I have to do that, then stop see my DFIL, then come home and grocery shop,bake those bars for dad, and mow the lawn..so my day is full..
will check in later
Heather, New Haven about 1/2 hr away Stamford is closer to New York border

I'm afaid I just shut my eyes, and my brain, this time, but I won't be making a habit of it.:noway:

I understand.
Safe flight!
Cynthia

Sylvia: I LOVE today’s joke! I hope you are able to help your DGD with her math skills. Perhaps special math time with Grandma will be just what she needs to get herself back on track.:flowerforyou:

Yanniejannie: The ebola situation scares me, too. Africa also had a tough time with aids, but that is spread by physical contact, and not through the air. Ebola is much more frightening.:flowerforyou:

Rita: I have a recumbent trike and love it. Mine is most often on a “trainer” in the garage that allows me to ride has hard and long as I want without going anywhere, but it can come outside an go places if I want. It hasn’t been out of the garage this year because of DH’s health situation. I hope next year is better. Barbie has an indoor recumbent and watches TV while riding. I’d like that, too. It would be a good way to gain stamina after surgery. Thanks for the link to the dancing nuns.:flowerforyou:

Jane: Happy birthday to your baby. Congratulations to you.:flowerforyou:

Grammarn: Good luck with your knee replacement. Two of my neighbors have had knees replaced. The rehab was hard work, but their lives are so much better now. Good luck to you.:flowerforyou:

Heather: You are an Energizer Bunny when it comes to seeing the sights! I thought going to NCY with 14 year olds was a challenge, but we had it easy compared to your itinerary. On the other hand, all we did was shop and visit a few notable sights. Have I mentioned a thousand or so times that I don’t enjoy shopping? BORING. I’m happy you enjoyed Grand Central Station. It is quite a place! As I read your post on October 5, I’m guessing you’re on your way home today. I hope you have a pleasant flight.:flowerforyou:

Leslie: I’m happy for you that your health regime is proving itself positive. You need to develop patience with the scales and be sure that you don’t let them sabotage your resolve. Getting healthier is a process with glacier like progress.:flowerforyou:

Sue: I hope your trip to Washington and OSHU turns out to be a positive experience and you manage to have fun along the way.:flowerforyou:

Barbie: I was a very frustrated woman when I was at my daughter’s because she didn’t have internet access. Something was wrong with her Century Link equipment and it wasn’t resolved before I left. I feel your pain. Too bad you can’t just turn your new computer on and go. What kind is it?:flowerforyou:

Tracy from Rosemont, ON: I hope you’re all over your virus quickly. A couple of us are horse lovers and I would love to hear about it.:flowerforyou:

Vicki: Thanks for your good wishes. DH is home and resting, but I’m not resting at all. Yikes!:flowerforyou:

JB: Happy Birthday! I’ve been absent for a few days and only half witted when present, so I missed it.

Barbie: Jake’s hot and sour soup sounds wonderful!:flowerforyou:

Ava: Welcome. Congratulations for your success at getting healthier.:flowerforyou:

Mary: welcome. Good luck with your decisions.:flowerforyou:

Sue from SD: The Snohomish area is beautiful. I hope you enjoy the visit with your DD and also the conference at OSHU. The only thing negative I have to say about the Seattle area is the traffic. The State of Washington needs to build another main freeway or figure out a way to get Seattleites out of their cars and into mass transit. On the plus side, there are many skilled doctors and good hospitals in Western Washington and the scenery is gorgeous!:flowerforyou:



DH is sleeping, the kids are asleep in the living room, and the coffee just finished. I do here some sounds, so maybe people are waking. Time for me to be social.

Have a great day!

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



October 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 three glasses of water daily, preferably more!

I think I have posted on this group before. I have decided to try to be more active in MFP.

I am 61, divorced with 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter. Unfortunately they live several states away. I have been frustrated with my lack of success with weight loss. Virtually nothing has worked, although I have managed to keep my weight under control.

I am doing more to maintain a healthy diet and trying to reduce carbs and increase protein and good fats.

I liked the idea of setting a goal to connect with friends I have lost track of. Will try to add that to the program.

Considering a career/job change. Work has become increasingly stressful.

Keeping it all in prayer.

Hello Lovely Ladies,
The band was fantastic as usual last night, I wish they came this way more often. We danced the night away and I actually put in over 10,000 steps just dancing.
Thanks all for the good wishes on the water aerobic class, I'm so happy that it went well and plan to start on another routine today. I don't want to do the same routines over and over.
Joyce, Thanks for the information regarding the Quest Community Church, I will check this out.
I have a long list to get done today, laundry, clean bathroom and kitchen, cook food for the week, create a new water aerobic and a new ab routine for this week, do chapter three of my nutrition class, get some exercise, and while grocery shopping yesterday guess what I forgot, (toilet paper) so I have to run back for that. I'd love to get a bike ride in too.
Here is hoping that all is well and each and every one of you has a great day!
Patty, Cincinnati OH

Hello everyone,

Enjoying a restful Sunday but excited about going for a long walk with DH and maybe the dogs too after the Bears game. Trying to get motivated to get my de-cluttering done since tomorrow is D-day- the start-up of school again! Time to get off my computer but I did read everyone's posts and welcome to all the newcomers!

Kathy in IL

Time to check in with all you lovely ladies.

:flowerforyou: Happy Birthday to Heather and jb!! :flowerforyou: I love reading about Heather's NY trip (heck any of her travels!) and jb's blogs are super to read.

Katla, I am glad to see your DH is home. Wishing him a full recovery and not too much annoyance for you :bigsmile:

Michelle - I am also a list maker. In fact, I have been known to add something to a list once I have completed a job which was not on the list, just so I can strike it off the list. I am such a nerd.

Cynthia - it's a fox!? wow, very cool.

:flowerforyou: Allison - great that the auction was such a success.

:bigsmile: I fell off the wagon regarding the 28 squat challenge. But I am getting myself back on. Just seemed to have run out of time before work in the morning. I have decided to set my alarm clock 15 minutes earlier, so I can fit my little strength workout in. I also decided not to worry how many squats I do, as long as it is a minimum of 1 set of 20 reps, and any weight lifting 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise.

:flowerforyou: Barbie - I love how you remind us that the longest journey starts with a single step.

Last night we celebrated birthdays of our two youngest. DD turned 32 and DS 30. We hosted given both of them have such busy lives with small children. It was a lot of fun, and I am now resting up.

I tried to upload a new profile picture, but whatever I try, MFP always considers it too large in size. I wonder why. So, most of my pictures are from previous years taken with an older camera.

:flowerforyou: Welcome to all new ladies. Have a great Sunday.

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC.