WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Sylvia I am from Virginia. Thanks for the kind words. I will be back a lot. I like this place.

Shanyn

Terri

If you click on the web site your picture shows. Very handsome!

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

*Joyce, I’m not crazy about Green Tea by itself, so now when I make tea I use half Green and half regular. It makes great iced tea. (a US Southern Delicacy).

*Heather, good for you getting through your exercises when you felt off. It really takes an effort sometimes and you did great.

**I hope all of you in the path of this next winter storm stay safe and warm. It’s good to look at the snow as an opportunity for exercise while shoveling. I think my word for next month is going to be “opportunity”.

*Shanyn, welcome to the group. You will find this a great place for support and information. It’s great that your fiancée thinks you are sexy. He might just go crazy when you lose the weight and have more energy.  Good luck.

*CP, welcome. We are happy to have you with us. It sounds like you know exactly what needs to be done and now you have all of us for support. Good luck. You can do this!

*Gail, I’m glad to hear that you are recovering nicely and not in pain. Just don’t overdo.

*Tammy, welcome back. I’m sorry to hear about you Mom. I hope she is better now. Just hang in there and take it one day at a time and you can do this. Good luck.

*pip, great post.(Not a rant at all) I totally agree that if I am going to have some decadent, calorie filled item, it sure better be something I love. It’s easier to just say No Thanks and be happy with the scale. (and it didn’t sound like you were picking on anyone to me.)

*klpeters, welcome. We are happy to have you join us. This is a great place for support. Good for you to quit smoking. Now it’s on to eating right and exercising. Good luck.

*Krieter, welcome. It sounds like you have a difficult road ahead, but you seem to have the right map. In here you will find support and lots of interesting information. Take it one day at a time and keep doing what you are doing. You can do this.

*"What you EAT in PRIVATE is what you WEAR in PUBLIC” I like this one, too and how true. I for one am tired of what I’ve been wearing in public.

*Viki, Good grief at all your sad news. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you and them.

Greetings to any Newbies that I missed. We are happy to have you here and hope you come by often.

Pip, way to go. That is a nice addition to the app.

*Meg, great loss. Keep up the great work.

I felt fine when I got up this morning but after breakfast when it came time for my exercise, I just wasn't feeling it. I sat down for just a few minutes and then got my butt up and got started. After just a short time, it wasn't that bad so I kept going and did 100 extra repetitions. I love it when things turn out.


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

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

Thanks for the feedback on my earlier comment. Have a good nite all.

Did about 15 minutes of the "Fit in a Flash" DVD, held my plank for 2 min 40 sec and then the extremepump class. Tomorrow's plan is to do incline intervals on the treadmill.

Janet - in many ways, I don't enjoy eating out, either. Well...I don't mind it at certain places, but many times you have to be real specific as to what you want (no butter) and then you have to hope against hope that they follow what you ask for. I've returned things to the kitchen when it was way off from what I ordered. I'm so sorry about your back

Kim - my guy needs more than "hints" of what to get me, he needs to have me come right out and tell him exactly what it is I want or else I need to buy it. Like I really love the band TSO, I thought he'd pick up on it. I didn't get concert tickets until Jessica said something to him! We've been going to see them every year since then and it's been about 10 or 12 years we've gone (sometimes multiple times)

Joyce - I usually can go to my freezer and find the cake I want -- mainly because I don't keep a lot of cakes in there!!! lol I just took the pineapple/angelfood one out of the freezer last night, right now there aren't any in there (which suits me just fine). I don't know if I told you this, but a few years ago this one guy who was on my bowling team, he was a really mild lovely guy but he had parkinsons and altzheimers. Well, he and his wife went to church. He said to her that he wasn't feeling well and he was going to the bathroom. When he didn't come back in a bit, his wife went after him. Seems he'd had a heart attack in the bathroom! How horrible that must have been for his wife. But it also may have been a blessing in disguise, at least he hasn't gotten to the point where he didn't remember who she was. Good for you staying out of those PopTarts!

Viv - good for you doing your exercises before logging in. I usually do mine before I log in, too.

Alison and Rita and twhitehead - PLEASE stay safe! It was a very very great day when we sold our house in PA with those words "snowblower included"

Mary - what a visual -- you on the floor gnawing away at that block of chocolate. Thanks for the smile.

wildfiremoons - welcome! So sorry you've had so much loss lately. Come in for lots of support. Hold onto that fiancee!!!! Talk away.

Mary - I find that even if I'm below on calories for the day, if I snack at night, I can be guaranteed of a gain the next day. The Wii did mention to have tofu or applesauce, and when I have that, I don't seem to gain. Weird, huh?

CP - you're on your way! You've learned (like we all did) that "diets don't work". So glad to have ya

fitgranny - this is what worked for me. I was a lover of sweets, especially desserts. But I started having a silken tofu blended with UNSWEETENED chocolate. It took a few days (well, weeks really) but now I don't have as much of a desire for something sweet. At first, I admit, the tofu/cocoa mixture tasted bitter. Now it doesn't bother me nearly as much.

Tammy - welcome back!

Laurie - welcome and congrats on quitting smoking

krieter - welcome! Sounds like you have a great plan. Congrats on the loss

Terri - thanks for the info about the vest. Can't wait to see what your aunt has to say. What ds's PT said makes sense

Vicki - sorry for all the upset in your life right now. Glad you had a good time at the party

Meg - that was something about your car! I can just imagine it

Came home from exercising, Vince went to an eye MD appt for a follow-up from his cataract surgery. They put drops in his eyes, he wasn't expecting that. Went to senior bowling then home for dinner and went to mahjongg. I actually got one of the "singles and pairs". I've never in my life done them before.

Michele in NC

Hi dear friends

Marking my spot for later, I have done my exercises but now don't have time to post. I am up to date though with reading thank goodness.

Welcome newcomers.

Just want to say take care to those who are in the path of the storm, sounds like it's going to be a hard few days according to the news. Be safe!

First day back at work after my long weekend off. I'm working a 5 day week next week as my colleague Jane is going on holiday. She really deserves the break as she's been holding the fort since end of October. But I will find it hard to work a full week so will miss her (very selfish of me I know )

Must stop rambling and get ready.

Viv York UK

Good morning everyone!

Yanniejannie: herding dogs (Border Collies anyway) usually have short, British-like names (even if not in Britain), like Cap, Tess, Yip, etc. Mine does too. Probably a tradition originating in being able to say a name fast to address the dog. I did know a Border Collie called Fedex, though. His mother was pregnant and they thought the puppies were several days out, but suddenly Fedex plopped out.

Vicki: {{hugs}} I would have bought out the Ben & Jerry’s section if I’d had a day like that.

Kim: you’re right; it was good to talk to the trainer. Though I didn’t go there feeling proud.

Wildfiremoons: you can edit within an hour if you hover your cursor above the upper right-hand corner of your post; a gear will appear. Click that and then the text 'edit'.

Meg: you crack me up!

I hope everyone dealing with the storm is safe.

Will be working some today and going to get my hair cut later.



Hope we all have a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

at least we still have power~~

Good Morning, dear friends. I was happy to see that at least some parts of the NE didn't get as much snow as predicted. I know some of you have more than you want and you are in my thoughts.
This reminded me of when my back problems began. We lived in Milwaukee from 1971 to 1980. That was pre-snow blower days. The snows were often heavy and we had a long driveway that had to be shoveled by hand. My DH traveled for business and often as the only one at home, the shoveling duties fell to me. I especially remember when I was pregnant how much my low back would hurt when out shoveling for what seemed like hours. If I knew then, what I know now, my form may have been a bit better, thus avoiding some of the pain. But what I remember most is how cold it was and that I'd have to go inside to warm up before going back out for more.. burrrrrrr Sorry for the trip down memory lane. lol

It's time to do my exercise. I'll check in on all of you later. Be safe out there.

My word for the of the month is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

My son, his roommate and their girlfriends all come to my house for Sunday dinner. One of the girls was helping me cook and looked at me in tears. She says "do I look obese to you?" (She is chubby but not grossly overweight). I had to stop and hug her for a minute. Sometimes those terms we use are so hurtful. We talked some about how she could cut out some junk food and soda and try to eat more fruits and veggies instead. Just that alone would really make a big difference for her. We looked up what her "normal" weight range should be. Then we dug through some of my old exercise videos and she thought they look fun (like dancing) so she borrowed some. My heart just ached for her.

So I will make sure she eats well and balanced at my table and encourage her as much as I can. And tell her she is beautiful!

Diana in Indiana

Jane ... congratulations on the new granddaughter!

Meg ... you need to write a book! Very funny girl you are!

Well, I just read 86 posts and now have no idea what I wanted to say. So I'll just say welcome to the new ladies. Those getting snow ... stay warm! (It's snowing in Western New York ... but that's nothing special ... it always snows here!) Yay for those with success and keep at it for those struggling.

Ashley Update (young woman in snowmobile accident). She is slowly but surely progressing. Out of ICU ... starting to talk, eat and move a little. Her youth and general good health have helped her ... not to mention a lot of prayers!

Wheelchair Van Update: we must get one as soon as possible! I can't even begin to describe the debacle in trying to transfer my son in and out of a Ford Taurus! Just envision three adults struggling in the snow and ice to get one frail young man into a chair without breaking everyone's heads. Sigh. We did go van shopping yesterday. It might be doable to get a new one ... yes the state will help with the accessability features ... we're responsible for the vehicle cost. Just going to take time.

I'm doing better wtih the food choices and calorie counting. Decluttering mission has been on cleaning out pantries and this week is the fridge/freezer. Finding lots of very, expired food in the pantry that's there mostly because we have been making healthier choices in my family. It's a good feeling to throw away things you know you never want to eat again. I would donate them, but some have some too old of expiration dates.

This is the last week for my son to receive home instruction from the school. He's taking his midterms in the kitchen as I type. Friday is to be his first day back to school for the new semester. Keeping fingers crossed that he can take the tools he's learned these past few weeks and apply them so the migraines are kept at bay.

Have a good day.
Beth in WNY

Jane Martin, congrats on the new grandchild. So sweet to cuddle with the little ones.

Beth, I feel for your trying to get your son into the car. When I took my mom out recently for lunch, it was a major hurdle trying to get her wheel chain into the trunk of my Honda. I hope you will be able to get a van soon. Also, hope your other son will be able to get back into school without headaches.

No snow at all here (will maybe some up in the Blue Ridge Mts.). Just chilly but sunny. I can take that.

Urging my adult son to get back to the doc for medication for his ADD. He is working a new job and needs this badly in order to stay on track. Just hope his insurance will pay for some of the visit.

DH is having a couple of teeth pulled this AM. I always had family dental insurance when I worked and he would never take advantage of it. Now, most of his teeth are infected and he needs to get them taken care of. No insurance so it will be an expensive job.

Carol from GA

Heather, Thanks for all the advice on Madrid. I lived in Greece for two years and they had sort of a siesta in the afternoon too. I got used to that, and even came to enjoy it. It was a little calm in a hectic day. Hopefully I can deal with it in Spain too. I'm far more worried about finding things I can eat. I have, by necessity, become a very picky eater, plus I have a severe allergy to fish, which can hide anywhere. I will print up a card in
English and Spanish that explains it, to show to restaurants. Hopefully I can find plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to snack on to keep me alive.

What do tourists do with luggage when they are sightseeing and using public transportation? We won't be renting a car. We can leave it in the hotel some of the time, but we plan on spending a couple of days here and a couple of days there and so on. We will be on trains a lot, I think. I told hubby I will pack very lightly, and he laughed out loud.

I'm sure we will have a good time. Sometimes, during the busy days and weeks and months of regular life I forget just how much I enjoy hubby's company and vacations always remind me of that. If it were left up to me, we wouldn't travel at all, (it seems like money we could spend better at home) but hubby loves it so much that he counts on a trip or two every summer. We don't often go overseas though, so those trips are really special. Our last trip to Europe was to Sweden, and that was several years ago.

Last night at dinner (at our local ice-cream shop) the kids were talking about what food was healthy and what wasn't. The little guy always gets a banana instead of french fries, just because he loves bananas, so he was bragging that his meal was healthier, and the girls were telling him that french fries were healthy too because they are potatoes and those are vegetables. (Hah!) It was getting pretty heated until I chimed in that the real secret to healthy eating is moderation. They had not heard that word before and so that started a whole new conversation. I wish they would talk about this kind of stuff at school, but I don't think they do. Our area is very big on buffet style restaurants. No wonder we're all obese.

Here is a joke for today:



Recently I heard the former mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania, 
recount some funny stories about his time in office. One happened while he was running for reelection; he was in a bar and paid for a 
woman’s drink. She thanked him but wondered why a stranger had 
bought her a beer.

“I’m running for mayor,” he told her, “and I want your vote.”

“You got it,” she said, grabbing her glass. “Anyone’s better than the jerk who’s in there now.”




Have a great day!

Sylvia

Thanks to everyone for the welcoming & encouraging posts, some made me tear up a little. I'm just so tired of feeling bad & my body's aches & pains are a constant reminder of the predicament I have created for myself.

Read something recently on Pinterest - "losing weight is hard, but being fat is harder". So I'm trying to chose a different "hard" for myself.

Last week was my 1st week and I had that great "1st week weight loss" bump. The one that we've all had, so I don't let myself claim all of it Yesterday was the beginning of my 2nd week, & it was such a hard day for me. Trying to fill my head with positive conversations with the "fat" me, so I don't derail myself, I'm happy to report that I made it through & looking forward to today. I've planned today's meals through bedtime, and feel more positive about things. (Especially after viewing myself in the mirror this morning. I didn't see the person I am inside looking back at me, so it really gave me impetus to press on - at least for today.) One day at a time, right?

Will let ya'll know how it goes for me today. Wishing everyone a success story today!

Terri

my husband (Kirby, yes, that's his real name) had a bad toothache and I felt so bad for him, he made an appointment for today. you know the kind of toothache that just about makes you cry it hurts so bad... I went to the store last light and got him some advil and advil pm.. poor guy.

molly:
What do tourists do with luggage when they are sightseeing and using public transportation? We won't be renting a car. We can leave it in the hotel some of the time, but we plan on spending a couple of days here and a couple of days there and so on. We will be on trains a lot, I think. I told hubby I will pack very lightly, and he laughed out loud.

when I was in Europe both times, we stayed in hostels an we had lockers. when we went, we took a lock with us so we would already have one. how long are you going to be there.
tip- pack everything that you are going to take., then dump it all out, then only take 1/2 of it.
- when I went the first time for 3wks, my husband told me to do that, after I packed 1/2, then he told me to dump it and take 1/2 of that...
- make copies of your passport, travelers checks and keep them somewhere in your bag, separate from you when you are out. make copies and give to someone here in the U.S. so if you loose them, or stolen, you will have your info.