WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY

good afternoon everyone -

I have a budget to prepare for a project, so naturally I am procrastinating by posting! It will be a busy afternoon - after the budget (I'm getting to it, really) I'll run off to the gym and then have a good walk to a meeting, and it is actually warm enough to get there outdoors today. Up to about 26 degrees F! Feels almost balmy after the recent cold.

Have a good one, and send me good math juju, ok?

Another Canadian! Good to hear it. I hope you are enjoying the balmy -3 degrees today as we are. it won't last, but at least if feels good for now --

I hope your shoulder heals fast - those are nasty. One of mine is still fussy from an injury last year, but at least it can move all right now. It gets stiff very easily though, and stretching it has to be almost a compulsion. Good luck with it.

Hello all and welcome to all the new comers!

I know some one is signing off with the words Tally Ho. Those are two of my most favorite words in the English language and I haven't heard any one use them but me in years. I have fond memories of riding English across some of the most beautiful riding country ever and being the ONLY one that did not know how to jump fences. Tally Ho also reminds me of the first time I ever had good brandy, but that is another story.

Tomorrow I weigh in and what ever I weigh, I will adjust my ticker. January was a hard month and as Dad continues to improve I continue to get back on track with diet and exercise.

Happy Friday to all and warm thoughts to all who need them.

Jeannie
PS: Chiclet - Yes, that is the Julia Child from Saturday Night Live with all the blood. It is still very funny.

Chicklet- that's good news about the new agency. Mental health is so important to healing and is often neglected.

I know that when my doctor told me it was okay to feel pain when exercising and I needed to exercise to break through the scar tissue, suddenly every time I worked out, I had less pain! I think just someone telling me that the pain wasn't a sign I was hurting myself more had a kind of placebo effect. Or maybe it's just a coincidence. :laugh:

Darlis: You are in my thoughts and prayers...know that we are here for you
Kackie

Hello all,

It is a very sad and focused today as I updated my weight and it took 3 pounds off of my ticker. I suppose it could have been a lot worse. Looking forward to February and setting new goals to go with my new schedule. This is my first weight gain in two years. =(

Amanda – this might not be that healthy, but it would be romantic and vegetarian: fondue with bread and veggies for dipping. Hard cheese like Swiss isn't as bad as the processed stuff and I am sure you can change other things in the recipe to make it more low fat. Fresh veggies can be raw or cooked to dip in the cheese. Plus there is the wine that goes along with the meal. Apples go good with fondue and there may be other fruits that you can try. It will also be a pretty dinner with all the colors from the fruit and veggies.

Mac – I know what you mean. When the Ortho told me the pain I was feeling from exercising was OK and I wasn't doing any damage, it made it easier to work through it.

Happy thoughts and warm wishes to all,


Jeannie

Good Morning ladies,
I am working 13.5 hours today and then again tomorrow so I will have plenty of time to get caught up with everyone.

My prayers are with everyone who is struggeling with health issues either your own or a family member. It is so hard to take care of yourself when your mind is elsewhere, even though this is exactly what you should be doing. If you aren't healthy (eating right and getting enough rest) then you can't take care of anyone else. :flowerforyou:

I dropped 3 pounds as of monday but I am not sure I beleave it so I am waiting to see if it is still there on Monday when I weigh in again if so I will post it. I am very proud of myself as I have been doing some form of exercise for the past 3 days!!! :bigsmile:
It isn't much compared to many of you faithful movers and shakers but for me it is a big step. I really need to start toning up. I am sure I would lose at least a size if I just tightened up all the jiggely parts. :laugh:
I bought myself a cute Summer dress in a size 13 which is a bit more then a size smaller then I currently wear so my next goal is to be wearing it when the temps warm up a bit.

My Belly dancing class is in it's second week and our instructor has asked if we can do an extra 5 weeks after teachers conference so I will get 10 weeks of dancing instruction instead of 5!!! very happy about that as maybe I will actually be able to put some of these moves together in some form.

be good to yourselfs and have a lovely day.

Peggy

You know, I think I have the courage to step on the scale now. Tomorrow is my usual weigh-in day, so I'm determined to do it.

Yesterday I took a body sculpting class. She's really changed the format and I like it a lot better. Today I did a Leslie Sansone 5 mile fat burn workout DVD. Sometimes I would go on my mini-trampoline, sometimes I was on the floor.

Some gals in the Newcomers are planning a surprise party for another gal (it'll be her 70th btdy on Sun). Vince was talking to her dh yesterday and he's pretty sure she has an idea. Went to one gal's house today to do some of the cooking for the dinner. They're having ziti, meatballs, salad, one lady is bringing grilled chicken because she's on a certain diet where she can't have that. I'm also going to give her Swiss chocolates.

Tomorrow, I'll go to a yoga class, then Sun I'll do a pilates DVD.

still trying to get caught up. Don't know if I'll get there before we leave for FL.

Welcome to all newcomers. Congrats to the losers. Everyone who is taking care of someone else -- remember to take care of YOURSELF.

Michele

Robin: I know that you looked wonderful tonight and that the Iris will open just in time tomorrow. Enjoy...it goes by so fast...and don't forget to breath!!!
Kackie

Robin have fun, enjoy the moment, it is over in a heartbeat and you don't want to miss any of it. Put the iris out where it is warm, not hot, and it will open faster. As good as you look no one will notice if your flower is not perfect. Smile your great smile!

Mary so good to read your posts, nice to have you in the neighborhood again.

Michele, I don't know how you do it all. Just keeping the schedule would be to much for me!

Amanda hope the PC is better soon.

I am just in from work, this and tomorrow are my long days as opposed to my normal 4 other work days.
I am so thankful that at the age of 56 I can keep this work schedule and feel good at the end of the day.
Time for some quick weight work before bed.

Prayers of support for the caregivers amoung us, continuing prayers for Darlis and her husband, prayers for Amanda and her grand bairns, prayers for comfort for all of those suffering through the passing of a loved one, and prayers of thankfulness for all that we a blessed with, including this thread and each other.

Nite all, Alice