WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Good afternoon dear ladies.

It was a beautiful morning at my house, when I went out for my run at about 6:30am. Clear, about 40oF, not too windy, just starting to get light. Looking down off the mountain, the valley was all fogged in. It looked like I was flying in an airplane. Had a lovely run. Still haven’t hit 3 miles (2.99 again – rats!). I am running for 33 minutes (10% increase each week for the next couple of weeks.) The good side is that it means that I am doing 11 minute miles!! Wow!! It was just a few weeks ago that I ran my first mile straight. Talga was a little pokey. I can’t tell it he is getting a little pudgy or just a little warm. He has been getting a ton of training treats lately, as we prep for the early season shows. His body is like a rock so it is little hard to tell muscle from fat. (The big body-like-a-rock-thing runs in his family.) It was such a pretty morning that I took the older dog for a brisk one mile walk after my run. He loved the extra walk and moved right along at a nice pace. Hard to believe he is going to be 9 this year.

So far today, it has been a great day to move both the run and step tickers along.

Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.
Remember to breathe…

Sally W.
Oregon

so, about this colon thing, I have to do one every other year once I told my doc that my sister had colon cancer (cancer free for about 5 yrs now, took out some of her intestine). it's kind of interesting. I asked for them to keep me awake so I could see my colon, it was actually kinda cool.

stats for the day:
Ride hm 2 gym- 13.31min, 13.2amph, 3mi
Spin- 45min, 83ar, 111aw, 11-15ag, 18.5mi
ride gym 2 dome- 7.19min 11.5amph 1.4mi
ride dome 2 hm- 18.35min, 8.7amph, 2.7mi

barbiecat- true, it's not an easy discipline, but once you get used to doing something, it just becomes part of the day, like brushing your teeth, putting clothes on, etc... you just add walking to your day and i add riding my bike and not driving.

Hi I have been a member for a couple years now. I am feeling alone in my journey as the couple fitness pal friends l made are away for months. I was hoping to give and get thumbs up and a few brief words of encouragement. Any takers

Did 1 hr yoga and then 1hr deep water today. Tomorrow's plan is to do a "10 pounds down" DVD that I got for Christmas. Nope, changed my mind. I'll do the 20-40-60 workout that I was panning to do Friday since I need to go to the Y and will have to shower afterwards, then Friday I'll do the "10 pounds Down" DVD since I'll be at home and don't have to get dressed.

Bryan sent me two exercise DVD's and a cookbook. To be honest, I think he was somewhat embarassed that we'd given him something and he didn't get anything for us. He also sent things for Jessica and Denise.

Kate - welcome! It's good that you didn't give yourself a set time limit because if for some reason you didn't reach it, you'd be very upset. Good luck to you. Keep coming in here

toni - that's what I thought you meant when you said "football jog". Yes, I really like the zero impact in the deep end but you can really get a good workout. Lately I've been having these "mini-hot-flashes", I don't get flushed or sweat dripping down (I attribute that to exercise) but I get a very warm feeling coming over me. It's not bad at all if it happens in the pool.....lol We had a substitute today in class. I'm not real crazy about her style of teaching. She usually teaches on Mon and I'm never there on Mon. I guess of all the instructors, I like the gal who teaches on Fri the best. However, I like going to yoga on Wed so I do Wed every other week. Good luck on the "baby pool"!!!

pgordon - keep coming in here and you won't believe how much support you'll get

marywetterlund - congrats on breaking that nasty plateau!

Phyllis from Indiana - welcome

sharon - I'm glad that I don't have reflux. No citrus or mint! I could handle not having the other things, but I love citrus fruits. Really, truth be known, I love almost all fruits. I used to not be able to resist having popcorn at the movies, so what I'd do is pop myself a bag of it and take that with me. Now I'm not really into having popcorn. Interestingly, around Christmas when I was having lots of greasy foods (things with butter, not something deep fried) I was having some reflux. But as soon as I went back to low fat eating, the reflux went away

Carol - I tell you, the worst part of the colonoscopy is the prep. I swear, there were times when I thought I didn't have anything more to come out of me, and STILL I'd go. Another bad part (but not as bad as the prep) is the fact that you can't wear makeup (at least I was told that I couldn't, not sure why)

Sylvia - I certainly don't envy your temps. You can keep them, thank you very much. Sorry about your glasses

I was planning to do a 20-40-60 workout at the Y Friday, in the meantime a friend called asking if I could drive her to Charlotte since she has a detached retina (not sure how she knows she has one). I told her I'd pick her up at her place around 8-8:30 and Vince would drive her since I'm supposed to go to a meeting about the Newcomers website. I told them that I'd be glad to input information, but I have no clue whatsoever (and don't have any desire to know) about things that go on behind the scenes.

We're supposed to go out to lunch with the Newcomers tomorrow. I've looked at their menu online and I'll either get the child portion grilled chicken nuggets with green beans and if I can't get a child's portion I'll get the shrimp and lobster chowder which is about 250 calories.

After exercising stopped at Big Lots to get Vince rye bread (it's marked down but it's still good), then to Bi-Lo to get items on sale then to CVS to get a prescription for Vince only it's out of stock so I'll probably have to go another day. When Vince went to his cardiologist appt I went to Sam's to return this gift Lynette gave me (too small around the waist), then stopped at Hamrick's to look for bras but they didn't have any that I'd like but they did have jeans on sale for $8 so I got 2 pair. OK, they're not name brand, but I can live with that for $8. Then went to Food Lion to return some things I'd gotten.

Tina - MAKE THAT APPOINTMENT!!!!

Diana - congrats on the NSV. LOVED the cartoon

Alison - Personally, I think your dh has more than *a* screw loose

Kathy - so glad to have you here. Come back often

Rita - beautiful pics of your family

pipcd - thanks for sharing so very much about yourself. Helps me to know you better

teri - welcome from another technically challenged person.

Carol - one of the advantages to Obamacare is that my colonoscopy was free. Last time I had to pay my copay so yours might very well be free. This is preventive.

Add me to the group who loved Dark Shadows. Who remembers "Never too Young". I think it was on right before DS

Meg - YOU, TOO, MAKE THAT APPOINTMENT. I'm surprised that you hadn't already

Jane - sorry to hear about your son losing his job

Beth - how wonderful that your son has decided to do things on his own. That'll really help him. It's one thing if mom makes him work out, but it's a totally different thing if he does it on his own. I'm sure it'll help him.

auntieroe - welcome to a great place for support

Janet - you reminded me that I'd heard of nude yoga. I just can't imagine a class of people doing "down dog" in the nude.

elliescot - welcome, sounds like you're on your way!

pipcd - did it hurt you being awake for your colonoscopy? I wonder if I can be awake for part of it (the next time I have to have it done) but then be put to sleep for the remainder

Sylvia - I had to take two Dulcolax tablets. But to be honest, I don't know how much they did. Then I had to mix this bottle of MiraLax with Gatorade. They SAY you can't taste the Miralax, but still the only way I could finish it was to hold my breath while I was drinking it. And then I had to have some jello just to get rid of the taste. I think that you just get sick of it. Then I had to take two more Duloclax tablets. Again, I don't know how much that worked or not. I was also on clear liquids for about 2 days.

barbie - I got "no salt" chicken broth. Kitchen Basics makes it.

deeander - welcome! Come here often to gets lots of takers

Michele in NC

Hello, all - caught up again on the posts. Was at work all day and did not hear the news about Paris until driving home. What is the world coming to? I don't understand, so will pray, trusting that God is sovreign.

DH has a birthday this weekend -- a family dinner is planned, along with the final family Christmas.

Need to get a few things done before bed.

Gail, metro ATL

Michele: While you were getting your colonoscopy, I was getting my mammogram and bone density scan. I like getting these medical things done early in the year.

Rita: What a beautiful family you have. I love your goals.

Margaret: Cute pix and thank you for the flowers. The photo calendar is a wonderful gift. I have done one every year as a holiday gift for my DH which recaps the trips and fun stuff from the year. It’s much easier than trying to get prints and make scrapbooks every year, which is what I used to do. When I take photos, I now save them with the YEAR in the title, so I can easily find what I have to work with when December rolls around again.

Katla: What a shame about the yoga postponement. I hope you can find something nearby. I also recommend jessicasmithtv.com for her excellent selection of workouts you can do at home. Try my favorite = “Strength in Stillness”.

Carol: I’m tired just reading about your move. Sorry the kids are disappointing you at a time you need support. Bravo for making good food choices this week. My experience with cats is that anywhere their humans, food and litter box are is home. My boy Mars loves exploring new spaces!

Vicki: ((((Hugs)))) I hate hearing that someone as sweet as you is suffering from depression. Chin up, friend. God has you in His hands and all will be well.

Meg: Great to see you. I’m going to call you for some coaching before I go for my next colonoscopy.

Jane: Prayers going up for your friend and you son.

Janet: Cheering as I hear about your clothes fitting better.


Last Saturday I tried my first Zumba class in person. Much more fun than doing it alone with a dvd! My local fitness center is buzzing with the extra people who show up this time of year with great intentions but weak commitment. I’ll be going back for another go round and decide if I want to make Zumba my regular Saturday workout.

January goals:

1) Keep to under net 100 carbs per day
2) Try a Zumba class at the gym at least twice
3) Keep my MFP streak alive through Jan 31st
4) Savor more, guzzle less. This aligns with my word for 2015: Mindfulness

Stay strong. We can do this.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills

Sure is cold!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right now it is 6 degrees but wind chill much less. My favorite hairdresser lives about 15 minutes out of town. It was time for my every 6 week hair cut and it was hard to stay on the road.

Dark Shadows, yep I remember it but only because it was a forbidden show in our house. But sometimes if we got home from school and Mom wasn't there or busy we would try to peek at it. One time we did vacation on Georgian bay in Canada. Don't really remember why or how we picked that place but we wanted to go out of the US. We liked the size of the lake area, AAA said that there were things to do. We did the boat tour, drove around, did some general sightseeing. One day we just decided to drive and see what we could see. Well fro the road we thought we saw what looked like a park and in the distance a pretty lake. So we drove in. Well we had to drive and drive and didn't really see anything but wooded area. Also there wasn't a good place for us to turn around. We had a converted van into a camper so there wasn't much room to turn anyway. We eventually got to an area where it looked like the lake was. Soon found out it was a private camp ground, dormitory style buildings and this wonderful lake with a huge tree that was just perfectly silloutted in the water. The camp manager came and asked us what we were doing, we told him we were from southern Indiana and just driving, saw the lake and thought there would be a park. We apologized for interrupting the camp ground. They let us stay, had a meal with them and the kids had a great time. Not all areas in the Bay area were as nice. And the road signs were confusing. But it is a beautiful area and we stayed at a fisherman's lodge that was nice. Fishermen like to really eat and two meals a day, breakfast and supper were included in the price and we were well fed. Now you have to get a passport to even see the Canadian side of Niagara Falls so I guess we will never go back to Canada.

Some one asked how they could get more walking in and not go outside. I think it was Diana who said she walks a lot while she is on the phone in her house.

Having annual physical tomorrow. My appointment time is the first one after they close for lunch so I hope I don't have to sit in the examining room naked except a paper towel on steroids wrapped around my still heavy stomach. My body is getting to cold these days and i will still be freezing from the drive over there. I think I will just put the extra sized paper towel on my lower half and leave my long sleeve shirt on. He is always very polite and knocks on the door and waits till you you give him permission to come in. I will just yank my shirt off then and throw it in the seat. I had my lab work last week and got it back online. Blood sugar is 107, cholesterol is 200 but Hgb A1c is normal as is the cholesterol and lipid profile. So I am wondering if he will have me back to 2 Metformin a day and back to taking my Lopid.

Everyone stay warm and safe. Joyce, Indiana

Good morning to all of you. I am a very curious person and so the posts are really great to read. Its good to be able to share and although I don't seem to be able to offer much I think of you all going about your days with various issues.

I am really interested in people and how they live and one thing I have noticed on this site is that many of you love to watch Downton Abbey. Are there any other shows that are really popular with you all.

I have been watching LOST - am now on series 6 and I am obsessed with the people on the programme - I cant wait to watch the next episode. I know this is a really old series but have just signed up to Amazon Prime so get the whole programme within the cost.

I am really looking forward to the windy weather coming across to us from the USA I love it when it rains and the winds are strong.

Is anyone going on Holiday this year? If so where are you all going?
Anybody visiting the UK this year.

Have a fantastic day.

Lots of Love

Heather (Northampton UK)
xxxx

So sad today. -6 outside and son's school is NOT closed. Plus, I woke up at midnight with influenza. I will stop in at work at 8am to get tested, so if it's positive I can get some Tamiflu and hopefully get back to work sooner. I make everyone wear masks, use sanitizer gel often, and do my best to sleep and eat fruits and veggies, plus I got my flu shot this year. Hubby and son will be gone until at least 6pm tonight for bowling, so I should get plenty of rest, but doubt I will have the energy to eat well today.

Hugs to everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Good morning everyone! It's a frosty seven degrees (that's above zero, for those of you up north) here this morning. I took the kids to school and then went to Walmart to get dog food, breakfast cereal and antifreeze, then came to the studio. My fingers are so cold I can hardly type. Hubby has a dentist appointment in Joplin this morning and he wants me to go with him, but I really don't want to go. I want to stay here and make stuff that I got ideas for yesterday at the museum. And once I get warmed up I don't want to go back into the cold!

I woke up about 4AM because Molly was out in the living room barking. It was just a little intermittent yip that translates into "somebody come cover me up, please". She loves to be under a blanket. (It's funny how we learn their language.) So, I went to cover her up and couldn't get back to sleep. She did, of course.

Terri, I'm sorry that you got the flu. It sure seems to be running rampant here in our area.

All this talk of nude yoga makes me laugh. Especially the downward dog comment. And envisioning all the old wrinkled people at the Y in the yoga classes. You won't catch me doing it anytime soon.

Well, I have stuff to get done. Have a great day everybody, and stay warm!

Sylvia

12 degrees here and not expected to get above freezing today. I know that sounds like nothing to most of you who live up north but for us in GA it is very, very cold.

My giant Pom (17 lbs) wants to stay outside and it worries me to pieces. I am trying to make him come inside every so often but he just begs to go back out. Read on line that they have that double coat so he should be OK on the porch sitting on his rug. But, I still worry.

DH left before 4 AM to do his monthly antique show (Scott's Antique Show) in south Atlanta. In truth, he only works 4 days a month but spends the rest of the month collecting merchandise and listing and cleaning. Our dining room and living room are always piled up except on the weekends he does the show. During Thanksgiving, it took him a week to clear and clean so we could have guests in the dining room. Unfortunately, there have not been a lot of estate/garage sales here lately so his merchandise is lower than usual.

I am decluttering some in the kitchen. I will probably give a lot of the dishes I never use to the GW or save them for the garage sale that never was. LOL

Good Grief it's cold everywhere. Mornin' to all. I hope you are all able to stay warm and healthy. I slept downstairs on the sofa last night so our outside lab could stay in the house. Didn't sleep well, but glad Maggie got to be inside rather than her heated garage.

*BElizabeth, welcome back. You and many others have reminded me that I must make MFP and logging my intake a life long journey. I'm sure I would gain back, if I stopped after I reach my goal. You know you can do it and we are all with you.

*Cityjane, you get an A+ for keeping up with your typing. Good for you!!

TNToni, I hope you are feeling better today.

*Sally W, I loved your statement about looking for the joy in every day! That is something I think we could all concentrate on. It seems every where I go (and I'm not talking about this site) I hear people complain about this and that; the line is moving so slow, the temp is too hot or cold, the sky is too blue.....what ever! Why can't we be happy we have money to shop and be in a line? Life is what we make it.

*I have a dear friend that at 72 has never had a colonoscopy because she doesn't want to get the IV. Some people you just can't help.

*Barbie, I agree on the cereal. I just think back to the calories in what I used to eat, with a whole banana on it. OMG It's a wonder I didn't weigh more. lol

*deeander, welcome. Come to this group often and for sure you won't feel alone. We love to support our fellow Pals. Tell us more about yourself so we can get to know you.

*Kim, I like the quote, "don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good" but have to say that I gave up on perfection a long, long time ago. Well, it's either that or I chose to believe in, "I'm perfect for this place and time" and can improve.

I hope you all know that I just made that up about the nude yoga. If there is such a thing, I'm not aware of it and in fact don't even want to think about it. eewwwww I'm happier with the way I look in clothes but don't even want to see this naked body in the mirror.

*Terri, Heather UK, and others that are feeling the effects of illness, I hope you have a speedy recovery. The older I get, the less patience I have with being sick. Feel better, ladies!!!

*Swanky, how good that you got the colonoscopy when you did. An ounce of prevention, as they say!

Welcome to all the newbies! This is a wonderful, caring group of women. Come often and tell us about yourselves so we can get to know you. All the support you need is right here.

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.

Have a happy, healthy and warm day, my friends.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

Today's joke of the day:



The Old Man and the Sea

A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and they take turns to tell their adventures on the seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg leg, hook, and an eye patch. Curious, the seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?"

The pirate replies "I was swept overboard into a school of sharks. Just as my men were pulling me out, a shark bit my leg off".

"Wow!" said the seaman. "What about the hook"?

"Well...", replied the pirate, "We were boarding an enemy ship and were battling the other sailors with swords. One of the enemy cut my hand clean off."

"Incredible!" remarked the seaman. "How did you get the eye patch"?

"A seagull dropping fell into my eye", replied the pirate.

"You lost your eye to a seagull dropping?" the sailor asked.

"Well..." said the pirate, "That was my first day with the hook."