WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Happy Monday ! ! !

It is 33 degrees and snowing. I'm not sure what that is about, but it means a slow ride home later. It's okay, since I don't need groceries again until tomorrow (because I forgot lettuce or kale yesterday).

Mary & others - my ex used to sabatoge my "betterment" efforts. This DH is just clueless, but he is getting better, because after asking what I ate for "lunch" Saturday afternoon (at a bowling alley), he said "I'm going to McDonalds. Should I assume you are out of calories and want a salad?" Now, my Dad, and my mother-in-law, they just don't care. They think everybody should eat whatever they want, and whatever they cook, regardless, so I always take a salad to pass whenever we eat at one of their houses.

It is so sweet to be back to work and have so many people mention how much they missed me. One lady actually called and said "I'm so glad you are back. Are you feeling better? . . well, that's all so take care and I'll stop in to see you again soon."

Animika - congrats on the 1/2 marthon. I am amazed at anyone that can even make it around the block.

I stepped on the scale at work, and it showed a total loss of 5.4 pounds since Dec. 1 (that won't go on my ticker, since I use my scale at home for that). That means I am 1/4 of the way to getting my money back for the contest at work, and I still have 4 months to go. Yay ! ! ! This feels do-able.

I still have plenty of paperwork to catch-up on from missing an entire week of work, so I hope everyone is able to make wise choices today.

Hugs to Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Good evening ladies - found you!
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I look forward to catching up.

MA in UK

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Thank you so much for telling me this! This is good to know.

I am new:

Yvette from Delaware

Thanks, Pat!

Good afternoon...........sunny and about mid-50's here; lovely day!!! I read about the 12 hr. window for eating and, although I'm usually finished for the day by 7p, when up early (like 5a) the first thing I reach for is my decaf tea.

On names.........my DH has a first name that is a family name with Old English spelling; one way I know immediately if the person calling is selling something, cause they don't have a clue how to pronounce it.

Thanks again for all the continued support in the quest for my DD's vet school admission!!! I deeply appreciate all of you.

pip.......Please give Yogi a big, albeit belated, Happy Birthday petting from me.

Eileen........So nice to see you back!

Joyce........Wow, if we had 8-10 in my home church's chior they were doing well.

Sharon........Please call your friend even if you cry; she's already doing plenty of that and will welcome knowing someone else remembers and cares as much as you do. ((Hugs))

Heather.......I am thinking of you enjoying those adorable children.

Susan.......You are on the right track........I started pushups with a door, then sink, then couch arm, then tub edge before I got to the floor.

Hope everyone had a good day! Hello to those I missed and welcome to the newbies!

Hunger is not an emergency.
Determined.
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

Happy mon,enjoying the day with Violet.
hugs jane

Good Evening,

Barbie congrats on the Seahawk win.

Went to see Big Eyes today. I had some of those posters as a child. I still have one framed that I covered with another print. Overall I thought was well. It was rewarding to see Margaret Keane find her voice.

2015 word: Strength
Just because you see the hook does not mean you have to bite.

MNMargaret

Hello everyone,

It's going to be a rough week. Exercised this morning before heading to my MIL for a few days. I'll be helping her while my BIL is vacationing this week. It will be the perfect time to go through pictures for her 9th Birthday party in April.

God Mom Kim - that was a funny story! I know my DH isn't really trying to sabotage me, I think?

Carol - I'm doing the 8 hour diet which has an 8 hour window which is called a fasting diet. Supposedly if you exercise for 8 minutes in the morning you go into fat burning mode. And the fasting awakes a Healing something or other. I eat between noon and 8. I don't know if that helped but I did get over my plateau.

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

BJRDmom: I lost about a pound and a half a week, on average, when I was in the weight loss process here. Weight loss isn’t linear, so there were weeks when I didn’t lose anything and other weeks when I dropped more than a pound & a half even though my calories were the same. When the weight holds steady for a period of time despite our doing everything right it is called a plateau and I had MANY. Getting ‘er done is only part of the battle. Keeping the weight off is the long-term goal and it takes time to learn new eating habits. After you lose a few pounds you may have to reset your calorie allowance to a lower number. MFP will help with that.

Yanniejannie: The Vet school visit sounds positive. I’m keeping your DD in my prayers for a slot . She’s certainly proved her commitment to the goal over and over. The ride home sounds like the stuff that makes family legends— “Remember the time…”

Pipcd34: Yogi is adorable.

Barbie: The Seahawks certainly got off to a slow start, but they ended up winning. I like both teams, but the Seahawks are “next door neighbors” and that means something.

Michele: Congrats on the icing victory. Icing victory is the hardest kind for me to get. It sits there and whispers, sings and shouts my name.

Mary Wetterlund: Giving the chocolate away is a wonderful idea unless you can stash it in the freezer and portion it out to yourself sparingly.

Susan in Iowa: Standing pushups are a great way to begin. I do planks rather than push-ups. They’re easier for me.

Beth: I hope things improve and you feel better.

ysienklewicz: Taking care of yourself is responsible, not selfish. Stop by often for support.

jfenner: Nice to see you again!

Terri_mom: Wow! What a great loss. Congratulations!

Lesley in Tasmania: I don’t know what is going on in England or Canada, but today is Martin Luther King Jr. day in the USA. It has been set aside as a national holiday to honor the Civil Rights leader who was assassinated many years ago. The Superbowl is yet to come and it isn’t a holiday; it is on a Sunday when many have the day off.

Sally W in Oregon: “Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.” I love this! Your exercise is inspiring and I’m totally impressed by your work carrying 50 pound bags of feed.



This morning I went to the gym and took the core strength class. It was the first time with this teacher. This was so worthwhile! Its taught by the Athletic Club Trainer, and she really knows what she is doing. Too bad she only teaches one class a week. The rest of her time is devoted to training duties. My other favorite class is Friday morning yoga. I’m glad I joined the club.

I went to DH's PT with him today and watched as he did his exercises. He is doing so much better than I realized! He's making genuine progress. :bigsmile:

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.

That was great advice on the push ups, thanks

I always get good advise reading the post, I enjoy them all.