WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH

Hi Everyone,:flowerforyou:

It's a sad day for the people of Japan today. Hawaii has flooding. There is a tour group from this area (probably more than one) over there. My DIL's mother talked to her friend. They arrived there last evening. They were in bed about 2 hours when they were told to go up to the 17th floor. They are coming back home. No taxis are out, nor buses..they will have to walk to the airport. Flooding everywhere they can see.:frown:

I have changed my user name. I have learned that when you google the username...your posts on your home pages are open to the public.:noway: So I hoped it would help to change the username. I have protested on the tech forum. It might help if everyone did.

I hope all of you on the West coast such as Barbie, Mimi and others that I may have not remembered, are okay.

I'll check back on the posts later.

Hello ladies, indeed a sad day across the seas. I wonder what will happen to our continent once the earth starts changing its face more.

Should take a few days and check your own homes for emergency supplies, and procedures, you will be prepared if nothing else. A ice storm can leave us with out power for days, and in the winter it will be a rough go.

Exercises went better today, I was satisfied that I was able to do them well. Can't do much else without these being done right and the muscles ready. Did some food posting, nothing too much on there is what I really ate, however it is the closest thing to it. Raw vegetables listed are fairly accurate. But I thought I would give it a try, and see if I can keep a food journal going for a bit.

Hope you all have a great day tomorrow, blessings to you.

Marilyn

Shirley - how do you make the chicken chili?

Lynn - you are so right. I went and, sure enough, I could view all of my posts. Honestly, that makes me somewhat hesitant to post things here. I doubt Vince would be bothered to search it out, but I can easily see one of the kids searching it out and then calling saying something like "daddy, did you know that mommy thinks ......" Do you have a link where I can register my protest?

Went to yoga today and then deep water class. Afterwards, stopped at a food store, came home and put the refrigerated items away, went shopping, then to a cooking demo at the mall, then more shopping when it was over. Actually, I left before the "sampling". That doesn't really interest me too much. I did find this one shirt, when I first saw it it was $30 and there was no way I was going to pay that amount of money, but today it was on sale for $10, so that's a price I can live with. Got a pair of jeans for $20. Tomorrow...yoga and then on to Wally World.

Guess that's about it for me. Yea, this place has really been quiet.

Have a great evening.

Michele

Michele, as far as I know beans don't cause diarrhea, but rather can cause constipation along with gas. Good luck with that and also your new cat.

Hello All,
Well I haven't been perfect but I really love MFP to help me track calories. I don't get too crazy if I'm a few over and sometimes that just motivates me to do a little stretching before I go to bed. As a result, I lost another 3 pounds. Now my total is not much, I've only lost 7 since mid January but i like seeing the scale go in the other direction and I know that doing it slowly is the wiser way. Like Marjorie said.

Lynn, you're right humor is important and the shingles and grandmas joke were cute and the Artie choke hysterical.

Faye - congrats on the new grandson.

Mary - i'll keep your mom in my prayers. So hard to be this age with aging parents. I do hope she recovers and does well. Have a safe flight (if you are flying). I'm sure it will be better when you are actually there with her.

frogmama - kudos to you for giving up chocolate for lent. I am just too hooked on my dark chocolate. However I do moderate, usually eat half a serving and only when I've exercised.

Lynda - that was a good pep talk, I do need to bump up my activity and change it up. Although it's been on my goals since January, I have yet to work with my weights with any consistency. My exercise always consists of walking, partly because I feel guilty if I don't take my cute girl out for her exercise. I need to get back to my wii. I have zumba for wii, only tried it twice but I don't really like it. Maybe I'll trade it in for some other dance thing. Maybe I should just put on some of those music you tubes and DANCE!

Barbie - that's a lot of exercise!

Viv - Good for you for running. I've toyed with the idea of just jogging but my neighborhood is all hilly. It's enough of an effort for me to just walk never mind run.

Robin - wondering how work is going, it's good to be able to move while working. I'm sitting all day. Hope you can get your mojo back. It pains me to hear you be so hard on yourself. Don't lose sight of what you have accomplished in your wgt loss. It's more than 3x what I've done so far, so you are still a good role model for the rest of us. Why wait 'til Monday?

Sceck - my colleagues and I were just having a conversation yesterday about belly fat. i just never, ever wanted to have the stuff below my naval -- you know the stuff that spills over onto your thighs. YUCK! However, I am a believer that we can lose it and tone what's underneath by being consistent and sticking to this.

Shirley - congrats on pushing past the plateau

Mimi - cutie granson. I have 4 boys and my oldest just turned 14 today. It could make me feel old or get me motivated to keep up with them. I vote for the latter.

To all the "potato chip" animal lovers. For quite some time, I had 3 dogs, 2 cats and a conure. They lived long lucky lives with me and now we have just the one dog and are "foster parenting" a bird....for 8 months now, so you know where that is going. I love my sweet doggie but long for a feline. Problem is I still miss my last one too much. Plus DH and I sort of agreed we would not have more animals than people in the house.

Marilyn - sure hope you can thaw out soon. But shoveling does burn calories and counts as upper body strengthening, right?

Michelle - hope your tummy is better by today.

Kathy - I never knew anyone else knew about Phil Ochs! Recently there was a tribute of sorts to him out here in LA.

I second what Marilyn about all of us having an emergency plan and supplies. I live in earthquake country and we are told that it would be 3 to 5 days that we would have to subsist without help from local agencies. It's scary to know that what happened in Japan could probably happen here in CA.

Well, I should really be working on my taxes but don't feel like it...maybe tomorrow. Somebodies baby shower tomorrow - someone my DH knows, still have to get a gift. I need to get new running shoes (even though I don't actually run) 'cuz mine are wearing out. I can feel it in my knees when I need them. And a whole bunch of other errands but I suspect most will not get done tomorrow. Our rental house is vacant and because of the obligation tomorrow, have to go up on Sunday to continue working on it to get it ready for new tenants. I think that might burn a few calories - cleaning, washing walls and painting.

Sorry for the long post. I've been lurking, now I'm posting and feel caught up

And all you new gals - Welcom. You'll love it here.

Joy

Joy,

I just gotta ask.....
Is prison food better than nursing home food???:noway: :noway: :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just want to warn you guys, I will probably be changing my login here because of the security issue that Lynn raised. I am not sure about the name yet, but you will know it's me from the avatar photo, the ticker photo and the "cartoon" of the "perpetual motion pooch."

Barb

Happy Saturday to you all! :flowerforyou:

I am thrilled to say that as of today all the weight I regained between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day is now gone. It took 3 weeks of dedication to do it but I'm finally back to where I was when I left for the beach in early November. I tried something I had never done before this time and so far its working.

In the past I have exercised 6 days a week avoided simple carbs and religiously stayed near or just under 1200 calories every day but Sunday (when I'd allow myself to go as high as 1500.) RESULTS: a loss of 1-2 lbs a week.

This time I have not eaten any simple carbs at all with the exception of a glass of grape juice every evening about an hour before bedtime (instead of wine). The biggest change is that every other day I bump my calories up to my suggested BMR and the days in between only eat 900-1100 calories. Also I have dialed back the exercise by giving myself permission to "skip" on days I felt too tired instead of plodding on through. RESULTS:for the first time in me losing as much as 4 lbs in a week. :happy:

With warmer weather and calmer winds in the coming months I look forward to being able to garden and ride my bike. I think I finally found a combination that is working well for me. THIS is gonna be the year those last 10 lbs will finally vanish for good.

Hi All,

Joy- congratulations on your 3 lb loss! I love your wisdom from Maxine- It certainly seems that life works that way

SuzyQ- Congratulations on getting back to your pre-holiday weight.

Shirley- I love wine spritzers. I don't feel guilty when I drink a couple of those with diet 7-up. I also agree that balancing the calories can be very frustrating. I have been staying pretty close to 1200 calories, exercising at least a hour every day, and the pounds creep down slowly. BUT, they are going down. I would be so afraid to eat more or cut down on the exercise fearing that I would see a gain.

Mary- good luck on your visit with Mom. Hope things are improving.

Lynn- thanks for Bubba and Shingles- it did make me smie.

Faye- I agree that a work out can make you feel so much better.

The weather here isn't the greatest, but I think I can get the dog out for a walk, AND with what is happening in the rest of the world, I will not complain about a little gray , cold weather. Hmmm- guess I'll skip the walk for now- just looked outside and it is raining.
Went to a play last night called "Over the Tavern." It was quite well done and very amusing. Generally, during intermission we buy huge Macadamia Nut cookies. They are hard to pass up because they are so yummy and only $.50. Last night, I skipped the cookie and had a black coffee.
Hubby will be returning home from Florida tomorrow, so I think I will spend some quite time reading "Fierce Radiance."
Have a good week-end!

barbie - thanks for getting back to me. I had a feeling that this company was putting their "spin" on it,eluding that Dr. Oz endorsed their version of the HCG diet. I think I'll email his company and just bring this to their attention.

maxymom - I didn't think beans caused diarrhea, either. What I think its more a case of is the fact that I introduced a new food so quickly. Last night I only had 1/2 a portion, and I didn't feel so "bloated" or gassy. I think I just need to go slower.
The cat is coming along, thank you for the concern. When we first brought him home, he hid in the nightstand. That night he slept with me. Here it is, the second day and he's walking around, jumping on the bed. Still, when I go to pet him at the end of the bed, he jumps off. Also, if I come into the bedroom quickly, he runs. I think it's just a matter of time. I would think that tomorrow we'll probably bring the other cats into the bedroom and let them sniff him. Update: we were going to, but when I went to get Loki to bring him in the bedroom, Loki ran away. He's curious, but at first I really want to be holding him. I think they'll get along, but you never know. I remember it too Lexi a few weeks before she accepted Loki. Now they are the best of buds.

frogmama - WTG on passing up the cookie!

Did an hour of yoga today. Tomorrow I'll do an hour on the Wii of balance games

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Hey Girls!

It's been a busy day as I prepared for the onslaught of my hubbie's annual gang of wrestling buddies. They go to States in Hershey and then come here for chili, beer, corn spoonbread and brownies. It's a fun weekend for them. They are noisy tho, but I guess boys will be boys no matter how old they are!

SuzyQ - congrats on losing the holiday weight! Awesome! :flowerforyou:

Michelle - What did you name your new kittie? My Bandit was VERY skittish when I got him. Made me feel terrible because I know his former home was just too busy and rough for his gentle personality. He is no longer skittish with me, but if someone he doesn't know moves quickly near him, he's outta there! Lots of luck with the new member of your family.

I'm really tired so I'm not hanging around to see the late postings. I'm going to my bedroom to curl up with my book and a WW ice cream bar.

Suzeque - I love your plan. In theory it makes sense because your body never feels like it is starving due to continued low calories. I am starting t post my food again. Time to get off my behind and start walking again too. I was surprised to find out my breakfast was over 600 calories. However it was an actual brunch because of lazing around and the time change here. I am going to take my dog for a walk now - since it is only 1 degree celcuis today and quite pleasant.

I am off work for 2 weeks now and leaving on Wednesday for Florida to visit with and drive my mother home. Since she does not drink I won't be tempted by alcohol for over 2 weeks. Hopefully I can come home down a few founds.

smwert

Happy Daylight Savings Time !!!:bigsmile:

Although this week I am going to be tired all week until we adjust to this
time again. Dragging at work :grumble:

Last night we went to Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffet's) restaurant (one of many) with about
16 people. We all shared Nachos and I had Jerk chicken with rice and vegetables.
There were a few drinks too :drinker: There was a girl there walking on stilts dressed as
a female pirate and making balloons for everyone with a birthday etc. She made one for my
husband a heart with a parrot in side of it , it was awesome:laugh: I ended up wearing it all night,
if we get a picture sent to us by email I will show you.
Anyway today is a rest day, did not get on scale, I know better. Tomorrow another day and
back to business.
Have a great Sunday everyone!

Hi Ladies

Not had a chance to post for a couple of days as I've been so busy. I'm trying to 'get my house in order' before my surgery, but will definitely try to get back on and have a proper catch up in the next day or two.

Hope eveyone is doing well.

Love to you all

Amanda x

Actually, Barbiecat, the "boys" don't know it but what I made was made as healthfully as possible. Lean ground turkey and double beans in the chili, corn spoonbread made with egg whites and no fat sour cream, and the brownies with no oil, appleasauce instead. They didn't know the difference! Oh, and the beer was "lite" beer.

Spending time today on the recipe area and also looking for gluten-free ideas.