WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Today's joke of the day:



A brain surgeon told a patient “you have a growing mass in your brain, it needs to be tended to immediately or it will kill you"

The patient agreed to surgery the very next day.

Immediately after opening the skull the surgeon took a biopsy of the ugly growing mass and gave it to the surgical nurse with instructions to rush it to the lab and have it analyzed.

After a few minutes the nurse returned with the results and stood silently and grimly in front of the surgeon…. The surgeon finally asked…."WELL IS IT MALIGNANT?"

The nurse replied…" I'm afraid it’s worse" …" WORSE", the surgeon barked, "WHAT CAN BE WORSE THAN MALIGNANT?"

The nurse bowed her head and replied solemnly, "it's Liberal Progressive"…!!!

yesterday's stats w/calorie burn:

ride hm 2 gym- 16.08min, 11amph, 3mi = 141cal
eliptical- 30min, 138stpmin, 10-3/10-10, 2.44mi = 203cal
jump- fast-single- 6min = 57cal
ride gym 2 dome- 7.22min, 11.5amph 1.4mi = 113cal
ride dome 2 hm- 20.51min, 7.8amph, 2.7mi = 191cal
total 705cal

Ride hm 2 gym- 13.38min 13amph 3mi = 117cal
lateral machine- 32min, 61fl, 3680strides, lat5, lvl 3-8, 2.64mi = 207cal
ride gym 2 dome- 6.29min 13.2amph 1.4mi = 74cal
ride dome 2 hm- 17.23min 9.3amph 2.7mi = 169cal
total cal - 567

Linda C: It sounds like you’re doing well. Yay! I don’t take notes to make my comments to others. I have a word document open while I read the posts and make my comments directly onto the word document. Then I copy and paste my word document in to MFP. It works very well, and I almost never lose a post anymore. Losing a long post was really frustrating for me so I think it must be frustrating for anyone.

Mary from Minnesota: My comments to LinC probably apply to your situation, too. Losing posts and having them cut off is what prompted me to write all my posts in a word document and then copy and paste it into MFP. It was just too frustrating.

pipsc34: I think what is happening to your calorie burn is due to all your training. Your body teaches itself to work smarter, not harder, and gets more efficient at doing the "work" you give it. I am probably far from as fit as you and it hasn't troubled me that the real world burn isn't as good as before. I'm doing well enough for maintenance.I'm certainly not gaining and have to be careful not to slide downward. What a surprise that is! I never in my whole life considered it was even possible.



I’m off to the gym for core, yoga, and a bit of work on machines and I am dressed WARM for that frigid gym. I hope I don’t boil elsewhere. I am looking forward to a riding lesson later this afternoon so I’ll be taking it a little bit easy on the machines. I don’t want to arrive at my riding lesson too sore to ride.

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


January 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!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.

Mary from Minnesota - I meant that I eat all my exercise calories back. I do 539 on machines which give me the numbers (at least one machine overestimates) Then I do 20 - 21 minutes of strength training, (weights, body resistance etc) for which MFP gives me 64 - 67 calories.
- Because I am now slim and fit the 1200 base line that MFP gives me is probably an overestimate. That is why I don't lose weight, but stay the same, wheen I eat my exercise calories. If I were larger I would lose weight. The slimmer and shorter you are, the less you can eat. I haven't actually measured my height in years because I don't want to know the dreadful truth, that I have lost height as we do with age. That would throw my BMI calculations out and I like them as they are. :laugh:

Thanks Pip for the calorie stats. Apparently exercise is the key to maintaining. You have found a great way to incorporate it into your daily life. Mine is a bit more artificial and takes a big chunk out of my day. But it is definitely worth it. Sometimes I am convinced I am completely mad to be doing all this at 65, but I am happy every time I look in the mirror or have to do anything physical, even running for a train. I used to be out of breath walking along the flat or going up one flight of stairs. :noway: And shopping for clothes had me in a deep depression.
I just hope I can keep it up for a long time. :bigsmile:

Michele - your eating profile was the same as mine! :flowerforyou:

Heather UK

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

Hello to all you inspiring ladies. I was feeling pretty bad yesterday and didn't exercise at all, for the 3rd day in a row. I did manage to make a pot of chilie and ended up having 3 small bowls before it was all said and done. That being said, I was thrilled to see the scale down another 1 1/2 pounds this morning. And that was after sleeping for almost 10 hours. I haven't done that in I can't remember when. So back to exercising today.

*Rori, happy anniversary and happy birthday. What a week to celebrate!

*Lesley, how wonderful that your numbers are telling you that you are doing things right. Doesn't it feel great???? Congrats!!

*Katia, how wonderful to wear a size 8! I can't imagine and it's okay if I never get to that. But a 10 would be a dream for me. So far, just glad to no longer wear a 2X and be out of the women's department.

*Marywetterlund, I have a couple of times that I have actually considered washing in hot water and drying, just to see if they would shrink. I'm sure it would ruin them so haven't acted on my wonderful ideas, but did giggle when I read your post. Isn't it fun to have clothes that are too big!!! Congrats.

*Joyce, it's great that Charlie was able to change the lights and everything turned out well. It's hard to find things that we can't or shouldn't do as we get older. We could use a handyman for a number of projects but it's hard to find someone around here.

*Heather, so glad the pain is better. Congrats on that pesky pound. It's interesting how one can just hang on for dear life. I agree that too much weight loss at a mature age, just doesn't look good. That is why my goal is more of how I look and feel, than a certain weight. I figure I'll know it when I get there.

*dstirratt, I think feeling thinner and having energy is better than seeing the scale go down. Of course it would be nice to have both, but at this point I take what I can get.

Greetings to all the newbies that I missed. We're happy to have you with us.
My wishes are with all of you to have all your wants and needs come to you.


My word for the of the month is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

Hello ladies,

Just back from a "walking tour" of North Island, New Zealand and it is beautiful! Well...I didn't actually go to New Zealand but just discovered that some of the treadmills in the gym at work have several programs of different countries and it show you walking/running on the various trails and through the parks and villages. I picked New Zealand today and walked through forest, to the tops of mountain ranges, and along several beaches. It tells you facts of the area and what you're seeing as you pass by. What a great way to spend 30 minutes. Only wish there was a way to pick up where you left off next time. Not sure how long each one is. There is one of Germany that takes you through Bavaria, Munich and other cities and towns. It puts you right in the middle of the action so you'll pass people and walk among the people in the towns. The 30 minutes just flew by. Wonder if you could purchase them on a DVD to use at home...something to look into.

I also rode a recumbent bike for 30 miles and covered a little over 10 miles. According to the machine, I only burned 133 calories. I thought for sure it should have been more. I had it on level 2 and choose the 'fat burning' program. Kept my heart rate in the zone or a little above the whole time. Oh well, felt good to get some exercise.

Started having some issues with my eyes. I have what Drs. are referring to as 'Computer Vision Syndrome'. After looking at the computer or my phone for awhile, my vision gets blurry. It will last a little while even after I stop looking at it. Not a good thing when my job requires me to sit and use a computer for 8 hours a day. Everything I do requires it done on the computer except for meetings. Good thing retirement is getting close. I will enjoy being able to walk around and do other things for the majority of the day.

Not much time to respond right now as I'm at work and need to go grab my lunch. I will be eating it at my desk while working.

Tina in MD

Sylvia, I'm sitting here, literally LOL. Thanks for the funny visual images. A $1200 savings on insurance sounds great and the truth is, that may be more than you would have received if you had totaled one of the cars.
I just finished doing 500 reps on my Cardio-glider, after 3 days of missing it. It actually feels great to exercise, which I wouldn't have said even 2 months ago.
Have a wonderful day, all and be good to yourselves.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Hi all,
Not much to say but I want to keep up. I am going to a hockey game tonight. I am not a huge fan but it is in the company Box and a bunch of people from my group got tickets for tonight so it could be fun. I will give it a try.

I got home too late to walk Bodi yesterday so I have to hurry home after work to walk him before I head out for the game.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Robin, Bodii and Ritter.
drizzly PNW

Could I join your group? I just turned 50. I need to lose about 60 pounds. But I can do it!!! I just need support.
51.

Happy Friday !

Today is the first day that I can truly say I am feeling better. Still coughing as much, but my head is clearing a bit. DH is much worse. He came back to the Doc today, and was given an anti-biotic for a secondary sinus infection. Doc also told me the warning signs of viral meningitis, because he fears that could be in the works with him. I will watch for the signs as much as possible. But DS has a big weekend of bowling again.

That's actually the good news in our house. DS has been REALLY slipping with his schoolwork, so his bowling priviledges have been revoked until tomorrow (he finally turned in all of his missing assignments, and did well on his Final Exams). So, let's see what he can do after a 2 week hiatus !?!?!

I agree with everyone about staying warm. Even a few years ago, I would have avoided certain clothing because I didn't think it looked good. Now, although I try to look nice despite my size, I would prefer to be comfortable as well. It makes me crazy to watch DD or other "full figured" people who wear their clothes too tight, and keep tugging on it. (One time I even saw a husband tug down the back of his wife's shirt because of the "whaletail"). Bright striped leggings sounds amazingly fun, and I'm sure you lit up every room you entered. I even have 4 different styles of tiara's (like the one in my picture), that I wear to different event (makes DS crazy, but I make plenty of friends that way).

I did eat 1 piece of "going away" cake today. My favorite co-worker has decided to further her career, so today was her last day. We are ALL very sad, as she is an amazing woman. But, I stuck to the rest of the plan today, and feel like that was an acceptable concession. Now, I need to also still to my plans for the rest of the weekend spent in bowling alleys. I will travel with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Time to close the week and head home.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

A quick hidee ho and off to bed, fighting a head cold, my DSIL brought me Won Ton soup for lunch what a good girl so I had a cup of that.. but now much for eating much.. have to be in good shape to go feed the DFIL , well ta ta for now

Saturday and woke to RAIN so did 46 minutes on Wii Gold's boxing. Will add that in on Wednesdays and Saturdays now for cardio. 3.3 mile walk Monday and Thursday and 2 mile walk Tuesday and Fridays, as Brian suggests.
Can start adding Bob Harper DVDs for weights this next week, have most of them.
Brian said my body will soon get used to eating around 1700 cals per day and 1200 cals after training. He said when my body starts burning fat it will keep doing it.
I was astonished at the loss of visceral fat as that is hardest to shift.
Training today: Wii Gold's boxing, Bob's Pure burn super strength DVD = 678 cals
Food logged = 1617
I need to get my fibre above 21 every day
Lesley in Tasmania
Weight today is down: 96.7 Kg or 212.74 lbs. Ticker not showing changes as yet

Hi ladies. I thought I was here yesterday, but I guess not! What a pretty day we had here. Bright and sunny.

So, the MRI showed a torn meniscus and "advanced" arthritis in my knee....WHAT? Before this, my knee had never bothered me, which the PA kind of didn't believe. So since today my knee felt totally normal and I was walking around doing well I asked if I should have surgery when I have no symptoms.

She thought that was a bit odd too, but said a flap of cartilage might be flipping in and out of my joint. So she said to go home and do my usual activities but did give me a PT referral for strengthening. After a 10 minute dog walk, I think I probably should go ahead with the surgery. GAAAAAAA

Then I had an appointment elsewhere and my bp was 180/78!!!! WHAT????? It has never been over the 120s. The nurse took it a second time and it was still 160. Later 140. I'll have to get it checked in a couple of days.

I'm pretty devastated but trying to chalk it up to the MRI report LOL. Crap this is all I need!

OK, rant over. I have a nice weekend to look forward to. sorry this is short and I'm not responding to all. I'll be thinking of all of you. Take care, Meg from sunny Omaha

Marywetterlund – I donated each item as it got to the point of me not wearing it anymore…I looked at it as building good Karma in giving it to someone who was needing that item.

Rori – happy birthday and anniversary!!!

Joyce – so glad you got the light bulb changer and did it…. That is a good confidence builder.

Beth – thank goodness that she was found!!! So scary, speed alcohol and vehicles, not a good combo.

Heather – Wow, I was out walking today and saw a western bluebird – something all the bird books say is in our area but I have never seen… the whole bird is about the color of the sea in your profile pic.

Mary from minn. – I looked up the Colorado bulldog recipe (didn’t know that one) and it sounds good!!! Could you lighten it up a bit with half and half and diet coke… it would still be high, but ….

Carol – sun should help!

Tina – I had very tired eyes when my job required the computer all day, and I learned to every 20 minutes or so to look up and focus on something far away then look to the right then to the left… and that seemed to help.

Sylvia – like janet I was smiling at your description of the tights…. I tried a pair too and was not impressed, I don’t think I was any warmer. As for the $1200 – if you don’t want that, let me give you my address! I would be happy to send a thank you card. LOLOLOLO

Renee – welcome!

Terri – glad you are feeling better – take care of DH – and you probably know this but you don’t want to be passing stuff around, and you can wash toothbrushes in the top of your dishwasher and towels/clothes/sponges made a bit damp can be microwaved for 45 sec. and that will kill most of the creeping crud.

Meg – take care I bet the BP was due to stress; just mellow out and have it taken again..then see. I think the knee should be taken care of if it is bothering you, but pt before will make it stronger for pt after. I had to have a torn meniscus and and ACL tear repaired about 20 years ago, and the recovery took about 6 months, but I was in crappy shape when I started.

Pat – that is interesting! I naturally eat in about a 12 hour window… but will really pay attention, as sometimes my day is starting darn early and ending darn late…. Hmmm


So I have finished christmas celebrating, and most of the decorations are down... just outside lights to do.

I had a great score/NSV today; I got for christmas a really ugly sleep shirt... it had a pattern of gardening tools in bright orange and lime green on a cream background and was a 2xl.. At my heaviest I wore a 1xl.. (now wearing a xl) and the gal who got it for me said she got the small one since I had lost so much weight.. but she is clueless - means well but out to lunch.. so I smiled and thanked her - it had Nordstrom tags on it... so today off to Nordies I went.. returned it $52 back!! WOW!!!! gift card only- that's ok - so I wandered around and found a beautiful soft coral colored cashmere sweater, in a large, marked down to $52 tried it on and it fits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is just a tiny bit snug and so it will still fit next year when I shed the next chunk. I just had to pay the tax... I love cashmere - I can't wear all wool- but rarely can afford anything so nice. I will feel like part of the 1% in my new sweater!!!!!

Everything else going along... I have started doing some counseling, and one of the issues is while I have a big network, my "friends" seem to have a high proportion of people who want me to do for them or to carry more than my part of the relationship along.. so trying to branch out a bit, have been looking around on an online page called meetup.com not a dating site but a site to meet up in groups and do stuff... everything from walks to gourmet eating to exercise, religion, education, overseas travel.... so I have just been looking around at this point... we'll see where that takes me. Another trail in this journey...

January goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday
Do a fun thing every week.

Kim from N. California