WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
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Robin, Here is a commercial version of what I was telling you about:
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Darling picture of Andrew. How fun he plays the guitar.
BBcode stands for bulletin board code. Looked it up on internet.
We had power disruptions last night, and I had to reload the ticker once again. The old functions are there it just seems you have to go through too many steps to get them back. :grumble:.
Read Hot Zone years ago. Tells the story how monkeys infected with it (Ebola) in this country almost started an out break here years ago. I agree very scary. Time to build up our immune systems best we can.
I also agree with Bill Gates one of the biggest problems is it overwhelms medical systems and reduces care for all the other things that can happen to people. Stay well all and take care of yourselves.
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Reload the ticker? Oh dear, forgot how I did that.
ETA: I read that the tickers in the posts won't be available "at launch". Sigh.0 -
Hi everyone, still trying to navigate New format,
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I spoke too soon. It's raining like cats and dogs here right now. Thunder and lightning. I love the sound of rain on my metal roof.
I've been thinking a lot about the supportive aspect of this thread. It's not just that we actively support each other by commenting on the big issues in each other's lives. We do, but it's more important than that. It's more that we are there for each other and listen to the little things that happen in our lives every day. The big stuff is sometimes wonderful and sometimes awful, and we all understand how important that is to acknowledge and support. But hopefully those big things don't define us.
It's the little minute things in everyday life, like going to the grocery store, going to work, making dinner, dealing with our families, walking the dog or cleaning the cat box that make our lives whole and rounded. The little things make us who we are. And those little things help shape how we respond to food and other issues in our lives. And thus, it is perfectly in keeping with the fitness aspect of this board.
Some of us don't have a support network to care about that stuff, so we share it here. It seems to me that just being here for the little things is the most supportive of all. I'm personally grateful to the rest of you for just being there, listening. And knowing that nobody here will every criticize or judge and that all advice given is given with a generous heart.
It's like having a WHOLE LOT of sisters. And you can never have too many friends.
Sylvia
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HI!Love all the pics,thanks for sharing.
Have a great day!!
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Hi, it's me, Cat. This new format has thrown me for a loop - and I'm not naturally very techy to begin with. But it looks now like we can italicise and boldify and stuff, so that's cool. Wait, that didn't work! Grr. Glad to have re-found you all, though
Thank you for all your kind, welcoming comments.
I said earlier that my goals were to continue exercising 3x per week and to start fitting in some cardiovascular exercise. Well, in Monday's HIIT class we had to do jump roping and it absolutely killed my feet. I spent the next two days walking (limping) around on what felt like swollen bruises masquerading as feet. So I skipped Wednesday's session. But I did walk around Target (slowly) and park in the far corner of the lot, so at least I did something.
Then today, Thursday, I did something I've never tried before: a Spin Class. They've always intimidated me. So, yay for me! Boy, was it hard, especially the standing-up part. I can only do, like, ten seconds max. But hey, I sweated buckets. I dare MFP to say I hardly burned any calories. Guess I should punch it my Spin session and see that number it spits out.
Actually the class was half Spin and half TRX. I did pretty well with the TRX portion, and just modified when it came time to put my toes or heels in the loops.
I swear to God, ladies, I remember when I could run circles around everyone else in class. Now I'm the oldest, slowest one. But then I tell those young whippersnappers, "Just you wait. You'll see. Ageing is not for wimps!" Am I right?
Actually, the reason I wanted to add cardio is to up my calorie burn. But you know what really impedes my activity level? Sitting here chatting to you lovely ladies and enjoying every minute of it. Maybe I should prop this laptop on my treadmill, ha ha.
Anyway, happy to be back in the swing of it with you. Now I'm off to log my Spin/TRX class.
Cat
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(I posted this on my own timeline, but want to post it here as well.)
OK guys, I've been lying. Well, not exactly lying, but not being honest about everything. I did great the first 6 months I was on MFP. I started enjoying being a girl who went to the gym and could lift/press more than a lot of guys, stayed within my calories pretty well, and thought (after a lifetime of f***ing around and having all kinds of counseling), OK, I've got this now. After about April of this year things slowed down. Annoying, but I tried to keep going, even though my mojo was hiding. On vacation I just ate whatever, figuring it was OK for a couple of weeks and I'd get back in the groove when I got back. Well, I didn't. A lot of stuff has been going on since the summer and apparently I'm just using my old eat-a-lot coping method. I've gained back about 10 of the ± 35 pounds I lost. Worse than the gaining is the feeling I'm out of control. I start the day off OK, fill in my diary and then lose it in the evenings.
Not expecting you guys to solve my problems, but I finally decided to be honest.
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Still not working in Chrome for me, but it works in Safari on the iPad so I can deal. I''m giving it a week and then emailing tech support if I am still going in circles in Chrome.
Sylvia, I didn't know I was supposed to post when I cleaned the cat box.
I'll try to do better.
Cynthia, I have some of the same struggles as you. What are we going to do with ourselves?
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Commenting on what I read last ... first ...
Cynthia ... I completely and I do mean completely understand what you are talking about. Because I'm doing the same ... in fact, it was around April that I started sliding back. At one time my ticker said 72 pounds lost ... now it's 63 ... because I've had to be honest. Same thing here ... start the day out great, but then lose it later in the day. Is there an answer? Yes! Go back to what worked. Find that feeling you had when you first started ... the reasons you first started ... and don't let go of them. I've decided this is the only honest way to continue on. I still have a lot of weight to lose and I definitely don't want to slide all the way back. You obviously don't either or you wouldn't have "confessed." So now that you've been honest, forgive yourself and move forward. Just one day at a time!
Joy in UK ... some of the ladies keep an open document running alongside this discussion and then post all at once. You'll see they are able to comment on everyone's status. Some, like me just comment on what resonated with us at the time ... although we may have been nodding our head at everything! This is a very supportive group ... you just have to let us know what's going on in your life so we can give our unsolicited advice!! :laughing:
I'm going to try and add a photo of my two sons and I at Christmas last year. You all hear so much about them, I thought you might like to "meet" them! Standing to my left is Sean who deals with the migraines and in the chair is his brother, Ian who has had multiple issues the last few years.
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I didn't know either! When will someone tell us the rules?!drkatiebug wrote: »Sylvia, I didn't know I was supposed to post when I cleaned the cat box. I'll try to do better.
(Of course, I had to have my cat put to sleep in May. I'd have to think of something else to report.)
Sure wish I knew.drkatiebug wrote: »Cynthia, I have some of the same struggles as you. What are we going to do with ourselves?
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Ok. This is the photo! Sean with the migraines at my left and seated is his brother Ian with the multiple health issues.
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Hi Ladies, beautiful fall day here, we are going to my DD cottage for the Thanksgiving weekend and hope to get some walking in while the leaves are in bright colors so pretty and love that fall smell.
I really understand how some of you are feeling with the backsliding I too am in this frame of mind and just can't get going again. Have had a bad few months first my brother died just 3 days before Christmas then his wife of 60 yrs our dear Sil died 3 wks ago plus 2 dear friends inbetween just got in some very bad habits all over again. but being here and hearing how we are all dealing with life and all it throws at us is the best medicine and like we have our own cheering group.
Love all your pictures and stories
HI to all our new friends hope everyone finds their way back with the new system kind of
hard if your not a tecky...
wishing everyone well and yes we will get back on track I too updated my ticker with the new 6 pound gain but lost it somewhere the ticker not the pounds yet.....
Juanita in Sudbury
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Hello everyone. First time with this group. I've been on this site for years but took a very long break. If there is anything I need it's encouragement to stay with eating healthier (I hate the word diet). It's not really a choice anymore but Dr.s orders. I eat because I love food. No other reason. It's not stress, depression or anything that makes some people eat. I simply love food. I don't care how full I am, I want more of the flavors. I'm counting calaories, carbs and cholesterol. Cutting back on my foods is the biggest challenge I ever faced.
I'm 64, married to same man for 38 years, two daughters, 6 grandchildren. They are all the loves of my life. I enjoy sewing, knitting, crochet, cross stitch and I've had some experience with felting, but not good at that. I'm a retired librarian so I like a good book too. I hope to visit here often and get to know more people and make new friends.
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cynthia~ im with ya sista.. not doing well, start out great than lose it at night.. gotta get back into the swing of it. DH left today so will be home tomorrow afternoon instead of saterday night, well I have plans for saterday morning and I am keeping them 0
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Cynthia. I feel like I understand, too. It is so much easier while at work; structured, and easy internet access. Plus, I work with many fit and healthy women (most of them 1/2 my age, but irrelevant). Then I get home, and hubby doesn't care. He eats and/or cooks everything in sight, everything unhealthy that I am trying to avoid or control. He doesn't care how much he weighs, or how much I weigh. And then there's my son. 14 y.o. in 4 different sports, so he still has the metabolism of a hummingbird. When he is "too lazy" to make himself a snack or breakfast, he drinks my SlimFast. It all seems so unfair. Now, it's also the crazy hot flashes. This recent one has lasted an hour & half. I just want to lay on the tile floor naked, but that's not appropriate for my work environment. It is such a relief to read about others' with similar struggles. Thank you ALL for sharing and caring. 0
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{{{Cynthia}}} I did the exact same thing this summer, starting right around April. Got too busy gardening (excuses, excuses), didn't take the time to prepare many meals, grabbing quick sandwiches which is an absolute no-no for me. Now I feel like a big fat cow stuck in quicksand! Sinking, sinking, down to the abyss of Porkerville. Must dig my way out, and fast! It's getting crucial...zippers not wanting to zip! I do good in the mornings, then by night I start goofing off and it all goes to hell. No self control. Yep, 10 lbs. Make it stop!! Ugh!
jb in Porkerville
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Cat here. Hey, the italicise and boldify buttons DO work. It just doesn't show up correctly until posted.
I, too, do well in the early part of the day, and then start making less-than-stellar choices later on. It's my brain's fault, pretty sure.
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Hi all, I have little computer time so I read posts but do not comment, sorry.
Going well and dragged out Wii to do Sport Active ii this morning, did 26 minutes of a cardio one then moved over to do step and did 10 minutes of that. Bob Harper's kettle bell cardio soon and 40 minute walk this afternoon (raincoat if raining again)
Weight is same this morning but got a good night's sleep.
Doctor in 2 weeks for ECG and weigh and BP.
I had the Livinglite breakfast of grillled ham and 2 egg omelte on granary toast this morning. Posted food at 1936 cals, so all OK.
Took beagle dog for a walk along our country roads yesterday afternoon, almost home and she grabbed at part of dead wallaby, swallowed it right down. It smelled disgusting. Well she was on spare double bed whilst I was on computer and up it came ugh!. Dear husband scooped it up. Doona cover in wash and doona ourtside. Argh! She is just plain anughty sometimes.
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Feistycat ... the brain's fault ... of course!!
Lesley ... your beagle was definitely being naughty!0 -
Hello all: Have to be at airport at 5:00 am tomorrow so early night tonight.
Katla: I agree you should have an approved helmet, one especially for horseback riding as they are designed to protect in the event they connect with a hoof. Trying it on is the best but most are adjustable. I have a Troxel trail helmet that I wear although not always when I am riding in the arena which is just silly. I could just as easily fall off in there as anywhere else.
I think a lot of overeating in the evening is being tired. If I am tired my decision making is never as good. I have found my best strategy is to keep my hands busy and water at my side. I participate in the prayer shawl ministry at my church so always have something to crochet.
Lesley: Sounds like you are doing really well. Really naughty dog!
Michele: Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. Decongestive massage is a lymphatic massage designed to help drain the lymph system. The sarcoidosis I have is mostly in the hilar and paraesophageal lymph nodes. It started there and has moved into the left lung and the bone marrow. I recently had a flare with difficulty breathing so decided to try this. I have done manual lymphatic massage before but this is done with the addition of a machine. It is an alternative medicine technique using vibrational therapy along with the manual therapy. The combination is supposed to get results more quickly than just manual massage. I have been three times now and am seeing improvement each time so think I will stick with it for a while and then try to maintain.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories, Sue in SD0 -
I still haven't figured out where or how to gt my ticker back on. And my pictures are to small. I would love to put pics of my girls, my cat, anything.
Cynthia,I understand how you feel. I know that there are times I strictly adhere to what I put in my diary first thing of the day other times i eat an extra snack. I think you want this bad enough that just being honest you yourself and making yourself more accountable by putting it out for the world to see that you will get back on this.
Welcome Nanny, this is a great place to be. We aren't just weight loss buddies but friends that are going through this together. We learn about each other, what works for one and what doesn't work for another. We have hundreds of shoulders to lean on, cry on. And we all love grand kids!!!!
Joy, I write notes when I read. I have never been able to figure out how to have a word document on another tab and write on one while reading on another. Shoot, I don't even know how to do a word document. One year Walmart had notebooks 10 cents a piece before school started and I have about 30 of them here.
Trying to do my last minute things for vacation. If the kids weren't going to be here Saturday I would put my suitcases on the dining room table. Our spare bedroom is downstairs and I guess it would be good for my body to go up and down stairs. Several times during the day I think of things I need to include. The info we have from the rental agency say they put 'initial setup' of things like detergent and soap. In our other rentals they included enough for our entire stay. So we bought a small laundry detergent, I have enough dish washing pods, bringing extra toilet paper and paper towels.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
No real news here.Having a great visit with both DDs.Going to miss my Fl girl come Sunday.She took her Dad to see Gone Girl today,then to get a pedicure.Talked her Dad into getting toenails clipped,but he passed on the pedicure.He actually liked it....big surprise.
Half of post didn't show up???? Too late to add more. Pic is only Grandaughter making pie in my kitchen. She is all grown up now.
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Did 1-1/4 hr of Jillian Michael's Killer Buns and Thighs DVD. Tomorrow's plan is to take my aluminum to the Humane Society and then take the deep water class. Afterwards, I need to stop at CVS to get Loki more med and pick up one of Vince's prescriptions, Vince needs milk and even tho it isn't on a good sale I do have a $3 off coupon so he'll get milk, I think there's a bottle of soda you can get with a store coupon plus I have another 50 cents off, so I'll get that.
mimi - lovely pic. Did you ever get my friend request? What a lovely family you have, thanks for sharing
Joyce - is that REALLY you in that pic? Best wishes for your daughter
AlaskaSusan - welcome! How lucky you are to have gotten to go to Hawaii
Heather - I need to get my passport photo taken, too, but I want to wait until my bangs grow out some. I think either the gal who trimmed them cut one part and not the other or else she cut them the way she'd wear them, not so much the way I'd wear them. But they'll grow out.
DeeDee - I hope you can get past not liking this format. I so look forward to your posts
Liz - what a gorgeous kitty!
jb - beautiful pic
Joy - lovely kitties. We have 4. No, you don't need a "formal" invite to be part of this group.
Well, yesterday started the ....boo hoo hoo....closing of the pool and today we finished. More boo hoo hoo. Now I can't wait for April to get here
Jan - congrats on getting the free publicity. What a kudo, plus getting another sponsorship, you go girl!
Robin - so glad you're on those antidepressants. I'm sure you'll be feeling better
Mary - great advice to painted lady. Just jump right in. So glad you are
Carol - so sorry about your coworker
Cat - hip hip horray for you going to that spin class! When I first took a spin class, how my backside hurt! Now it doesn't bother me. It just takes time...trust me. How I wish our Y had TRX! You'd better believe it, only the strong survive this aging stuff.
We have Newcomer bowling tonight.
Beth - lovely family. It's so nice to put a face with a name (I'm referring to your sons)
Jackie - welcome! I enjoy crocheting, crosstitch, I have quilted but I don't really like it, I'm working on some plastic canvas right now but I'm getting a bit disenchanted with that. Come in often.
Cynthia - many times I find it helpful to allow for a snack late at night.
Lesley - hope all goes well at the doctor's
Sue in SD - how interesting about the massage!
Joyce - when Jessica moved into her apartment, they gave her a lot of small bottles of things (shampoo, dish detergent). One thing I was surprised theydidn't give her was a roll of toilet paper. I just took one from the hotel we were staying at....lol
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Jackie hit the nail on the head - I want more of the flavors. I think that's why I backslide, too; after a long day of making tough decisions and dealing with all of those aches and pains (I need both of my knees replaced), I just want a burst of something delicious. That burst of something delicious used to be dancing or hiking when I could get around well. But now, the flavors of eating is one of the only things I have to look forward to. Mary0
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Ah Lesley, what a cheeky beagle. But just yuck! Our old Labrador used to roll in the stinkiest things he could find: dead fish, dead rats or possums, rotten food, just ewww. So far our German Shepherd hasn't rolled in anything, partly because he's rarely off the leash (people panic when they see him). He did rub himself on bird poo on a wall once. They can't help themselves.
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Righto, upside down pics. *runs off to read up*0
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Just took a look before bed and amazed at all the posts! Welcome newbies, stay a bit and let us get to know you. Thanks to those who answered my question about BBcode. Pretty quiet day, other than the barn drama; DD decided to go with the new offer and I did stay out of it.........but I think it's a good decision. Smaller, better organized barn and she'll have set days and hours, better pay too. Will also continue a bit at the old place so as not to let them abruptly hanging. So, she will have three jobs for a couple weeks, two of which involve horses so she'll be happy.......
Sylvia..........I meant to watch that PBS Ebola program too and missed it. Agree with your thoughts on support here in things big and little........"support network at home???" LOL!
DD doesn't have a weight gain care in the world between swimming, running, gym stuff, and the horses
tonight she came home and ate an entire California Pizza Kitchen pizza by herself at 9pm.........I can only barely remember the long ago days when I could do that! DH is generally drifting along in his very own distracted world. Last weekend (in one day) he mowed the back yard and knocked over my huge pot of oregano; didn't right it because he thought it was just "weeds!!!".......well, it's weeds he's been eating for years!!! He managed to break another plastic plant container with the mower, granted, that one might have been fragile from summer sun, then had us going mad for hours lookng for house keys he lost (they were on the slide out shelf in a kitchen cabinet aside the bread where he set them down), and, finally, spilled some grease on the electric stove burner and started a small fire flare up on the burner. He's a good guy, but, as to receiving "support" , LOL.
Beth and Carol..........Handsome sons!!!
Margaretturk.....Hot Zone sounds like something I may have read, not sure. Bill Gates--like most very rich men, people either love or hate him--donated 50 million toward fighting Ebola, kudos to him for that generous act.
Cat.......Sorry HIIT did you in; I can't do anything with impact.
Cynthia.........Yes, that evening eating gets me too; usually after I've thought I've done well and already posted my diary (confession here too).
Mary.....and those looking for flavor: sometimes I have a spoonful of Parmesan cheese and three jalapeno stuffed olives..........not great on salt, but sure packs a flavor punch for about 50 calories.
Juanita............My condolences on all your losses.
SueinSD..........Funny, my DD said Troxel too.
Michele..........Where did you find a $3.00 coupon for milk?????
Good grief, I need to get to bed!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic
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Hmmmmmm...........don't know why I have a line through the post or all that blank space at the end........sorry.0
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Good morning everyone!
Thanks so much for all the loving replies and good suggestions. I truly appreciate it all. Lots of food (eh...) for thought there. Going to do some serious thinking.
Today we get the carpeting in my office room, so after that I can move back there and my guy can move into his office room (which I've been using). Then there's one more room to go. Lots of decisions to make on stuff in that room. We have a week to clean it out; then it will be painted and carpeted. And then we're done, I think!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0
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