WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2105

Leslie, I don't know if you all get the big dog show they are having right now but a beagle won best in show. I think a lot of people were surprised. I think it was because he had a beagle angel with him.

I think I might actually have to cook an evening meal this week! Yep, for those of you that don't know me, my husband has no will power at all and if I cook a meal, he makes sure there are no left overs and he really over eats. I have tried making single serving meals, like 2 pork chops but it is the sides that go with it that he eats to much of. He always wants mashed potatoes and gravy with pork chops. Well you can't make a single serving of gravy. I don't eat gravy at all. And he has no will power of what time to eat. If he smells it cooking he wants it then. If I wait until 6 to cook it, he is really mad. All the places we go to have their menus on line and in the data base here. But we are going to get more snow but the bad part is going to be the temps. The wind chill may get to close to -30. Yep, that's bone chilling. Poor thing, this may be one week that he won't get any Karaoke in.

Joyce, Indiana

Phew! Done my 600 calories exercise. :drinker: A bit slow, but I got throught it. :bigsmile:
For the newbies - I do 540 cals on my three machines in the spare bedroom - 265 on the rower, 135 on the elliptical and 136 on the recumbent bike. Then I do 20 mins strength training on a yoga mat in our bedroom. MFP gives me 64 cals for that under Cardio - strength training. I do a mixture of weights (dumbbells), floor exercises like Pilates and Yoga, and balance exercises. Also knee strengthening for my dodgy knee. While I am on the machines I do face exercises and when I am lying down reading I do pelvic floor and foot exercises.
- All seems to fit in quite well. :happy:

My bedroom TV seems to have bust while we were away. It was only a cheap thing and 8 years old, so will replace it asap. I do my strength while looking at fave daytime stuff like property programmes.

Promise tomorrow I will start taking notes again so can comment on a few of you.

My butler has just brought me my morning coffee. Then, on with the laundry!

Heather in sunny Hampshire UK

Good morning ladies,

It's 19 below zero here with a wind chill - 30 degrees to minus 40 degrees and not all of our schools are cancelled. I'm going to visit my dd today and spend the night. We get our hair done together. She lives down by the city which is a three hour trip. I will go to my d m tomorrow for a visit as well. I will get my exercise done today and tomorrow will be my day off instead of sunday.

Everyone have a great day!

Mary from Minnesota

Good morning everyone! I am back from our Caribbean cruise and I am thrilled to say I am down 1lb!! Hit the gym everyday and ate really well with a few treats and some wine to boot! So very proud of myself and its very powerful to know that it can be done! I never felt deprived or isolated. Met some great people in the gym! If I can do this we all can.

Leslie: I am so sorry to hear about Mildred beagle. As a former beagle owner/lover my heart goes out to you. I know too well the feelings you are having right now. My Max was 16yrs old when he left us in 2006. Big hugs - she will always be in the garden with you! I too watched the 15" win best in show the other night. Lots of great coaches up there helping!! xo

Back to reality today! Had a nice relaxed morning, time to head to the basement and the treadmill. Have a great day everyone!

Good Morning,

10 below here. Usually get this weather in January not February.

Love the idea that Mildred beagle gave the beagle's an advantage for best in show.

Kim I am now also drinking unsweetened cranberry juice mixed with my Kombucha. It is supposed to be good for bacterial infections. It costs about what a bottle of wine would cost and I figure it is good for me anyway. I mix it with the Kombucha because it is too tart for me without being added to something else. It is also supposed to be good for bladder infections. The ocean spray version has too much sugar.

2015 word: Strength

Just because I see the hook does not mean I have to bite.

Have a wonderful day friends.



MNMargaret

Today's joke of the day:



While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old farmer, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man.

Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their role as our leaders.

The old farmer said, "Well, as I see it, most politicians are 'Post Tortoises'."

Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post tortoise' was.

The old farmer said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a tortoise balanced on top, that's a post tortoise."

The old farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain.

"You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he's elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of idiot put him up there to begin with."

Shelleyit52 from MT: Welcome! The consensus around here is to avoid dropping below 1200 calories. It is the minimum intake for an adult. I hope you’re feeling well and have enough energy.

Pipcd34: Your exercise levels are inspiring.

Heather: Welcome home! Rest well.

Sharon in Alberta: Sending good thoughts to your family for the upcoming court date. I hope your son gets the support that he needs from the legal system.

Michele: Thanks for your good wishes for my knee. It felt better yesterday and has started off okay today. I’ll try to be mindful during my gym classes today.

Kim: I would love to have seen your nephew’s expression s as he spotted roses and then realized they were bacon. I’m counting my blessings regarding movie theaters. Our local theater is a short walk away, and has amazing rates. We saw the Hobbit, part 3 in 3D for $4 each. We did dump some additional $$ into salty and sweet “treats.” Those were senior rates, but regular rates are only a dollar more.

Joyce: Wind chills of -30 are dangerous. I hope you and your family stay safe.

Heather: I’d love to know what exercises you do for your dodgy knee. I’d like to try them for mine.

thlavlee1: Good luck with the new job and long commute. I had a long commute for years and put on a lot of weight. I hope you’ll do better. Avoid Starbucks sweet coffees! I’m sure they added 10 pounds on their own, not to mention my other bad habits.

Mary from MN: Stay warm and safe during your travels.



We had a wonderful day at the beach yesterday and my knee didn’t bother me at all despite a long walk on the sand. I’ll be careful not to over stress it at the gym today.

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


February 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.

Fairly new to MyFitnessPal. Have 42 consecutive log ins. My goal is to lose 65 pounds and have already lost 12 pounds. I live in Belleview which is central Florida but am originally from Brooklyn, NY.



Good luck to all!!!

how do I join this group. I have been on MyFitness Pal forever, but since January, I have actively been using this again as well as my fitbit. I am in this for the long term this time and need help with sustaining motivation. I am here in Iowa in the Quad Cities that borders the Mississippi. I work downtown and cannot wait for Spring or at least warmer weather to take walks on my lunch again.

Went to dentist. She said dramatic improvement, so procedure was very minimal. Now i just need to keep it up.

Sharon thoughts and prayers for your son in his court case.

Selena sounds like routine is worth looking into.

Katla when knees act up it is a pain. Hope they improve.

Sylvia love the post tortoises joke.

Alison proud of your shopping at the grocery store. Easier to stay on track when you have the right kind of foods.

MNMargaret