WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015
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Good morning everyone!
Lesley: the former mental hospital near where I live had its own small cemetery. You might check whether that’s the case where you’re going.
Flashing butts; I almost spit my coffee all over my screen!
Allison: please take care of yourself.
I am mulling over the pressing charges thing. I have pain in my knee (like I needed that with the arthritis), but I’m waiting to see whether that’s short-lived. The problem with pressing charges is that it forces me to keep the whole incident in my thoughts. Anyway, I am thinking about it. It will probably depend on how my knee does in the next couple of days.
Joyce: I think you’re “allowed” to go over on your birthday! (*)
Had my hair cut yesterday and a few experimental highlights put in. Normally I just get color that’s close to my natural color. It’s true what they say: women tend to do something different with their hair when they’re in a big life change!
Pretty quiet day, I hope. There’s already a flap about who’s doing what when transferring the work I’m doing (have done for almost 14 years) to the new business (where I won’t be). Well, they should have thought of these things earlier.
Hope we all have a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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Oops!! Missed Vicki...........Happy Birthday to you too (and anyone else my poor memory skipped!!!)
yanniejannie
PS Today our high is 71; Friday it's 29..........how crazy is this weather????? (Although I'm very grateful not to have Alison's snow!!!)0 -
Good morn,all.We have the same messy weather forcast. Yesterday was rain & fog.DD lives 6 miles away & they had freezing rain. Today will be like a circus with all of that,plus snow popping up
Someone said they felt like they had been at same wt for yr,no natter how careful. That is exactly how I feel.My words are Now,as in here & now.Also......Believing as in believing in myself.
Sylvia,best of luck to you & please may the Dr. do his/ her best to make it happen.
Feeling kind of disconnected to MFP......for several reasons. No way I can remember so many pages for replies.Age has never bothered me (& that is a good thing).. .....but being in my 70's,realizing there is very little chance of losing another 30 pds.
I am almost never "down"........can l blame it on the weather?
Time to strip the bed & get laundry started,then make a lemon pound cake for DH.Saturday is DST,turn your clocks forward. Pat in Oh
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The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
We are headed to Utah tomorrow for a long weekend that will include seeing lots of good friends, long meetings, and too many restaurant meals. We'll take the pets to boarding this morning and pack in the afternoon so we can leave the house very early to drive to the airport that's over two hours away. I love my wonderful routine at home but think that a change for a few days will be fun and different. I'll have my phone with me so I'll be able to check in with MFP without having to take the laptop with me. Barbie from NW Washington where the sky is clear and the moon is bright
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well got a call at 5;30 this morning from the other assistant, she has water coming in her house
.. so she asked if I could work for her..I usually go in at 1 on weds,but we will work with my hours on friday.. I moved all the dining room furniture out of the way and moved a small hutch so that they will be able to get range in tomorrow, Tom will take out the old range,so I cleaned that all out too.
the snow outside is like lead,it rained overnight, so snowblower cant be used and trying to pick it up with a shovel would kill you.. but I did the end of both driveways,and am pooped now..but ya gotta do what ya gotta do..
wish me luck today.. the office manager was a troll to me yesterday like she is most days,I was in the mood to scratch her eyes out.. but I held back lol..
she I will not miss when we move...
I feel so bad for the DH not feeling well, he says there is stuff going on at work.. which is never good so we shall see what happens, thats always wonderful in the middle of a reno..
Will not stress,I will take it a day at a time
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Barb – Thanks for keeping this going strong and keeping us all inspired! Praise and recognition! How did we get 7 pages already - I can't keep up!
Katla – your quote has really worked for me ““Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
Today I have to eat out – pizza with students and dinner with faculty; I’m the seminar speaker today at a marine lab. I think I can manage 1 slice of pizza since I’ll probably be talking during lunch. Hopefully I can keep the calories down at dinner!
March Goals:
8 more lbs weight loss
Average 450 cal of exercise a day, exercise at least 5 days a week.
Eat 5 fruits and veg a day
No snacks or drinks after dinner (stick to that 12 h eating window)
Cindy in SoMD
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Joyce - so glad that you enjoyed your birthday dinner! it is times like that when I feel it is OK for myself to go over my calorie count. we have to be able to enjoy the good things in life and our special occasions as well.
Grandmallie - hang in there winter will be over soon and then you will have beautiful weather!
Yanniejannie - I think that's a good idea about locking the snake in the garage and waiting the someone else to get it out. you don't want to take any chances with it being a poisonous snake.
Cynthia - I hope your knee feels better real soon. it's hard to make a decision sometimes when it is going to affect your life negatively. that lady sounds like she has a mental issue. (((Hugs ))
Pat in oh - you just keep coming back here whenever you want and we will be here to support you. instead of looking at the scale taking measurements and strength training might be an option.
Barbie - I love Utah it is such a beautiful state! my husband dd lives there and we have visited there a few times. have a safe trip.
Not much going on here except I will be doing my exercises. I am still doing my cardio in the morning and I will do the strong lift 5 X 5 this evening when my husband will be able to spot for me. today I do routine B which includes squats from routine a so I have to ad 5 pounds of weight to the barbell. I am excited too see how heavy lifting will affect my muscle tone and leftover fat. I have been on Craig's List in will be looking at some weights in a squat cage this Saturday. it is still very expensive but about one fourth of what new would cost.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.
Good Morning, lovely ladies.
MargaretTx, You seem to be on the right track with making changes that will reflect on the scale. Sometimes the simple things like having cut up veggies at eye level in the fridge, can make a big change in what we eat. Good for you.
Kim, wishing you a quick heal on the poison oak. Enjoy that new dishwasher.
Joyce, I guess it’s good that you stuck to your guns about CiCi’s. I absolutely love those cinnamon rolls! Sorry the pizza wasn’t as good as it could have been, but hope you enjoyed the evening.
Allison, I hope the snow/ice melts too. Do you have salt to help it along? Good for you in not “scratching her eyes out”. Hopefully today she will be on a little better behavior. Hang in there and keep remembering that you won’t have to endure "her" much longer.
Pat, you may definitely blame the weather for being a little down. And I’m close enough to 70 and have lost over 30 pounds, so just don’t give up. It is definitely not as easy as when we were younger but stranger things have happened.
Barbie, your trip does sound like fun. I know it’s easy to stick to our routines when we stay home but sometimes it’s good to stir it up a bit. You have a good time.
Cindy, be sure to enjoy that pizza since you have to eat it. Only one slice can definitely be fit into your day. Good luck with your speaking and just have a great day.
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I have to get moving and get in a full regiment of exercise before I start my appointed rounds. I hope each of you have the best day possible with whatever is going on in your lives.
My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Good morning,
Quick question - why does MFP only count calories for cardio exercise? Why not the weight lifting?
Snowdoggy
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I just got caught up... Marking my spot with a quick recap and this months goals.
My goals for February were;
1) Get to 4,000 steps daily/comfortably... Done and exceeded! I am averaging between 5-7000 steps except on rest days.
2) Lose 4 lbs.... Well I did in the first 2 weeks. Gained them back (technically) by starving myself. So calling that a draw.
3) Ride stationary bike daily for 30 minutes... Done and exceeded up to 45 minutes now!
4) Stair climb every other day. 4 trips = 432 stairs total wanted to make it to 5 trips = 540 stairs.... I forgot about that goal.
5) Get my Water up to 3 bottles ( 3/4 lite ) 76 oz a day... Done and exceeded! Up to 4 bottles 101 oz. Sometimes getting in a 5th 126 oz!
6) Get to know all of you better. :flowerforyou:
I am giving myself 5.5 out of 6 stars possible.
March Goals
1) Maintain Water Level.
2) Get up to an hour on the stationary bike.
3) Start body weight exercises. Using my No excuse Lazy Girls ..
4) Use a 5lb weight for triceps exercises while on the bike. 3 sets
5) Continue walking 3 miles (5k its where I am at!! ) in the mornings. Still hurts and I am very slow on that last mile. Comfortable is my word.
6) Get to between 6-8,000 steps daily/comfortably. ( I pay dearly for anything over 8,000 )
Sincerely,
Sassy aus Austria
• If you want it, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.
• Being Fat is Hard.
Losing Weight is Hard.
Maintenance is Hard.
Choose Your Hard.
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Barbie from NW Washington – safe travels and hope you have a great time.
Joyce and Vicki – Happy Belated Birthday
Sylvia – sorry to read there is anther blockage. Hope things have been resolved by now
Cynthia – so scary about your assault. DH and I just bought bikes for our birthdays and really hope we don’t run into people like that
Allison – don’t know how you’re dealing with so much snow. We had a few inches and needed to shovel. Can’t imagine having to do it for as long as you’ve had to and so much
Kim – that is a beautiful quilt! I have just about zero talent with my hands.
Sue and Snowdoggy– Welcome from another Marylander!
Terri in Milwaukee – I am also a big Barry Manilow fan. Have been since high school which a lot of my friends thought was so funny. While they were going to see Elton John, Aerosmith, etc., I was heading off to see Barry at the Kennedy Center. My sister, DH and I saw him two years ago when he was in town. Still gave a great performance.
Ok…confession time. I have allowed the exercising and calorie counting to slip since probably around Christmas and have gained back about 20 of the 40 pounds I lost. I let snacking and ‘just a taste’ run roughshod over that voice that kept asking “Why are you doing this again?” My new slim jeans are screaming out that they can’t take any more and I feel so tired. While I kept reading here, I didn’t feel worthy to post because everyone else was doing so much better. Anyway…that is all over! I have turned the corner and back to seriously and intentionally exercising, eating better and stopping when I’m full. I have lost 5 pounds and feeling better about myself and determined to get back to where I was and beyond.
Weather today is warm and rainy and expecting several inches of snow overnight and tomorrow. Bright spot is the extended forecast with temperatures in the high 40’s to 50’s.
Thank you all,
Tina in MD
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Just curious: do any of you use Netflix? Are you happy with it?
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I keep thinking of Sylvia. I hope she's through surgery and doing well.
I misplaced my VW Touareg car key yesterday and have looked lots of places for it. I've checked the places it should be and the places I've been. So far, I haven't found it and I'm not a happy girl. It is an electronic "key" and will be expensive to replace. I'm guessing it will be around $300. I keep hoping to find it. Wish me luck.
My DS and DDIL will be here for a while today to pick up a shipment of equipment. They're meeting the delivery truck. I've seen DS lately, but it has been a while since I've seen DDIL. She has had conflicts and hasn't been able to come when he's been here. I really like her and am looking forward to it. I baked sourdough bread for the occasion. It wasn't the recipe I got from Heather because DS asked for one that I baked when he was a kid. I haven't tasted it yet, but it doesn't look right to me. It didn't rise enough to meet my expectations. I only baked half of the dough and am letting the other half rise at this very moment.
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
March 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.
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Hi Ladies - My name is Davette and I was intrigued by your blog and how supportive you all are! I live northwest of Detroit (MI) where we are still "enjoying" cold weather. I've lost 16 lbs and since the holidays have been struggling to get back into the 'groove' - must be the winter blues. I work full time, have a super hubby and 2 sons as well as 2 grandsons. I am the caretaker for my 86-year old Mom who has Alzheimer's - as such my life is very full. My goals are to lose 10 lbs by the time we go on vacation in mid-May (and I turn 60) and enjoy doing it. Take care!0
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Afternoon kids,
Tina i am the same way....i don't know if it is menopause or what but i am starving all the time
..with all this snow shoveling i should be a stick
Well i am here at work and trying to type on a phone..so will catch up later
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Just a quick post to bookmark this thread and update my goals.
February Goals:
1. Pay off at least 1 bill (Paid 2!!)
2. Finish MIS (Completed and received my diploma today!)
3. Exercise 20 times this month (met this goal too!)
4. Lose 5 pounds (not....)
Met 80% of February goals. Only met about 53% for January so big improvement!
Words for the year:
Determination and Moderation
March Goals:
Pay off lowest bill
push sale of TN house
Exercise at least 12 times this month
Eat 4 veggies a day, and 2 fruits a day
Record what I eat.
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
I am with Allison, NO MORE SNOW PLEASE!!!!! (Slushy junk doesn't help either!)
Rita from snowy, slushy CT with more snow predicted for tonight into tomorrow. SHEESH! I should have stayed in Tennessee!0 -
Good hump day!! Woke up to a couple inches of snow this morning. But by Friday we are to be in the 50"s. So looking forward to spring. Well day 4 of not eating after 8 pm. I do think it is going well and will tell at weigh in next week. Two weeks today since I had a soda. I do know I am drinking a lot of water.
Beth--Sending a HUG hope you are feeling better.
Pat--Don't give up and it is possible to lose the 30 pds. I would miss you. Also I wouldn't worry about all the pages and keeping up. Just post about what is important to you and keep in touch.
Barbie--Sounds like you are planning a very nice weekend. I hope you enjoy every minute.
Allison--Sending you hugs. Please take care of you. I do think you have the right idea about taking it One Day, One Thing at a time.
Tina MD--Don't ever stay away because you have had a bad couple months or whatever. this is the place to be and we will not judge you. I know I have had a bad time the last several months and up and down with the weight. But the important thing is not to give up and take it One Day a Time.
I have tomorrow off and have my mamogram at 8:10. I am also watching my 7 year old DGD. I do hope it warms up enough to take the dogs for a long walk. Have a great rest of the day. One Day at a Time.
March Goals
1. Log everybit
2. drink water, stay away from diet pop
3. No eating after 8pm
4. Off the computer by 9pm
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Sylvia - hoping things are going ok with you.
Had a blah day. Woke up with no energy or motivation. Felt exhausted. Dragged myself through my exercises, did my typing, but hating every moment and wondering what was going on. I think I must be coming down with something.
After lunch I made myself go out in the garden and prune a few things which were long overdue. Then I went to bed and went out like a light for an hour.
I put some of it down to feeling cross with myself for going over calories yesterday. I did fine all dsy, then started just before DH came home from London. Not pleased with myself.
But, having woken up feeling a bit better, I realise I am feeling a bit "coldy", so expect to get DH's cold. But for a moment there I felt as if I was in a real dark place. Extraordinary!
Had the most delicious dinner. I baked sea trout fillets in lemon, chipotle paste and smoke drops. I then, (a labour of love) deskinned every single frozen broad bean and heated them in a half fat creme fraiche and watercress puree sauce. Oh my word! DH was ecstatic! The watercress I had pureed before Christmas to boost up a soup and I had saved a bit. I will definitely do that again.
Good TV tonight. Will relax and enjoy. Feel more cheerful as I can feel my nose itching! ! ! ! !
Love to all. Hope your bread rises Katla! :flowerforyou:
Heather in sunny Hampshire UK
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Hello everyone. I have been reading your posts and am wondering if I can join your group? I love how supportive you all are. I am in need of friends for both motivation and support to finish the goals I have for myself. I started this quest in January of this year. So far I have lost 19.4 pounds (even though my stats state differently). My goal is a total of 60 pounds.
My name is Beth, I am 56 and live in Maine.
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Happy hump day.Welcome Beth.
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Hello Ladies! I have been so enjoying your posts for the past couple of months and feel like I've gotten to know many of you. I decided it was finally time to join in the fun and support.
Since I know so much about all of you it is only fair that I share who I am. This is quite difficult for me because I'm typically a very private person but I get a sense of nurturing from all of you. It's as if you hold each other in a warm embrace.
I am 58 and live in the suburbs of Boston, yes, the snow capital of the US this winter. To say that it has been difficult is an understatement but we are a resiliant bunch.
I have always battled with my weight and have tried various diets and exercise programs (including MFP) with limited success. As I got older I found that I would lose a couple of pounds and gain them back even though I was "being good". I would get discouraged and go back to my bad habits because I felt that no matter what I did I just could never lose weight. I blamed age, menopause, my height, my gender, but never myself. I was so unhappy with the way I looked it affected my life. I hated shopping for clothes (something I had loved to do in the past) and would beg out of social events because I had nothing to wear. Last winter I began to have knee problems for the first time in my life and the inability to walk comfortably scared me. Even this didn't motivate me to get serious about losing weight.
Something clicked in my brain the end of last summer, I attribute it to anger. I had some major personal setbacks and I was angry at how I had no control over what had happened and how it had affected my life. I began to channel that anger into something positive. I did have control over what I chose to eat and if I exercised. I pulled the elliptical machine out of the corner of the room and I sweated out the anger. And it felt good. I began logging my food religiously on MFP (177 days as of today). And I felt better. I got a fitbit and began to increase my daily steps and I began to lose weight!!
I have been losing slowly, some weeks only a fraction of a pound and some weeks nothing at all (I admit I don't log in any gains). But, I have lost almost 25 lbs. since September and I am absolutely thrilled. I have 19 lbs. to go before I hit my goal and we'll see how I feel at that point. I have not been this weight in about 15 years and I feel 20 years younger!! I walk in the mall to get my steps in (because there is so much snow it's too dangerous to walk outside) and I find myself shopping...I get a kick out of trying clothes on in a smaller size.
I am not too angry anymore. I have learned to live with my new situation and have made peace with it (for the most part). I am a much happier person though, and I am proud of myself. BTW...that 7 feet of snow was no match for me because I am a much stronger person this year! (I don't have a snowblower).
I still have struggles and will turn to this wonderful group of women to help me as I hope you will turn to me for help.
March goals:
11,000 steps daily
64 oz of water daily
Under calorie goal daily
weights 2x/week
Everyone have a great day!
Chris in snowy MA
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Hello everyone. I have been reading your posts and am wondering if I can join your group? I love how supportive you all are. I am in need of friends for both motivation and support to finish the goals I have for myself. I started this quest in January of this year. So far I have lost 19.4 pounds (even though my stats state differently). My goal is a total of 60 pounds.
My name is Beth, I am 56 and live in Maine.
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hello beth, you've basically joined by posting. just keep chiming in, whenever, i'm wayyyyyyyy over here on the other side, in Washington, I too am 56 (gonna b in May, so might as well say it). keep up the weight loss, you'll make it!0 -
Hello All,
I didn’t get my physiotherapy done yesterday, but in the interest of celebrating successes, I was able to get grocery shopping done by myself for the first time since last July. I’m also down 1.2 lbs as of this morning… guess I can’t take the weigh scale back on warranty now.
Thought for the day: Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. - Ella Fitzgerald
Ladies, thanks for all the support… there be “love and inspiration " here.
Carey - Edmonton
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Snowdoggy - I just record it under cardio exercise and enter what I do for strength there with the amount of calories I would burn for that amount of time.
Janet Myrtle Beach - I just wanted to let you know that I really admire you! your words at the beginning of your post about people succeeding always puts a smile on my face. as well as your words savor always comes to mind when I am eating.
Cindy in South Md - enjoy that slice of pizza! I have been craving pizza for a couple of weeks now and plan on eating it sometime this week. just include it in with your calories quota and you will be fine.
Sassy aus Austria - you have great goals for the month! good job on last month.
Tina in MD - welcome back! You are on the right track again. everyone of us has had trials along the way. just get right back up on that horse and ride on!
Katla in beautiful Northwest Oregon- enjoy your visit with your DS and DDIL! No matter what that bread will taste delicious! enjoy
Davette - glad to have you here! You will get a lot of support from the ladies here. good job on the weight loss. come back often.
Rita from CT - good job on your February goals!
Vickil57- I'm with you, I am looking forward to 30's by the end of the week!
Heather - are you a chef? Your meals sound so delicious!
Beth - welcome! You are a lot like me. I started in October with around 60 lbs to lose. I lost around 34. I just turned 57. Visit often, you will enjoy the ladies here.
Chris in MA - welcome to our group! You have been doing a wonderful job with your goal. I have about the same amount of weight left to eat to lose as you do. we can do this together!
Everyone have a great day
Mary from Minnesota
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Well I was doing so well this week, then someone brought cupcakes
. Yes, I did partake in one lemon cupcake, guess that means more minutes on the elliptical this evening. Not going to beat myself up about it though. Hope everyone is doing well - keep plugging along!! 0 -
Thank you all for the warm welcome.
Chris in MA - I understand the snow and beating it, but I do have to say I am ready for spring!0 -
Happy spring break day 2. I picked up a lot of stuff around the house and paid the bills, went to the bank but forgot to pick up my antique clock at the clock hospital. I am slowly getting all mom and dad’s clocks up and running and this one has already been in but stopped running again. I called to ask how to transport an anniversary clock and the guy said that he was going to call me and offer to bring the clock out and set it up; he thinks it’s uneven or something like that. So, yes! And he’s going to take the other clock back.
We also had our old (’93) infiniti hauled off today; we donated it to npr.
A couple of times today the back of my knee has popped causing horrible pain. Not sure why. I am well on my way to my 7500 steps and I lifted my weights, so knee be damned.
Vicki” I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you to get that job! Happy birthday! Our church has services at 8, 9, and 11. The early one is very, very small with a handful of elderly people and when they all die, the church will drop that service. We all like the 9 o’clock service…contemporary, but hate the traditional 11 o’clock one.
Mary: are you the one with the chicken fajita salad recipe? I had it today for lunch so thank you very much!
Dammitjanet: good news on the phone bill. It was for 2 months. We started right at the beginning of a billing cycle, so this bill is for Feb + they bill us at the start of the month, so it had both Feb and March on it. Thank goodness. I was all set to be really p***ed off at them!
Michele: we gave up Verizon even though I got a huge corporate discount and I had a very inexpensive plan because when I went in their stores (didn’t matter which one) they treated me like crap, probably because my plan was so cheap! I had an old Motorola flip phone that I had to order batteries on amazon…they shipped them for free probably because they were trying to get rid of them LOL
Kim: hooray for the new dishwasher!
Joyce: omg your post said “when we built this house our oldest was a baby and it eventually died.” I thought you were talking about the kid, then realized you were talking about the dishwasher. I really think my blood sugar was low. I didn’t have any protein for breakfast. I can’t think of protein to have at that time of day other than eggs and I eat plenty of them.
Sylvia; I know I asked before, but never saw your answer….where do you live? I hope the snow ends for you soon. You could always send some here.
Yanniejannie: here’s hoping the snakes stay OUT!
Cynthia: I know what you mean but I think that woman needs to learn a lesson. I hope your knee pain goes away!
Pat: I have my moments of feeling disconnected here too. I always have to have word open and type a reply to each person as I read.
Barbie: safe travels! A change of pace is always good
Snowdoggy; there are cals under cardio for “strength training”
Tina: congrats on losing 5 of those sneaky pounds! I have put on a few with my knee, so you are in good company. You are always worth of being here
Rita: my brother in Nashville has been iced in for several days this winter! Good job on those February goals!
Heather: your meals never cease to amaze me!
Carey: I’d say that was an impressive nsv!
Welcome to all the newbies! This is a wonderful and supportive group!
OK I’m off for now. Take care all, Meg from Omaha where I see even more robins today!
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.
Good Afternoon, lovely ladies.
Sassy, I give you an “A” on your month for February. Keep up the good work.
Tina, good job on turning things around, but don’t ever feel you aren’t worthy. There are lots of us here that are stalled, or have gained, or don’t eat like we know we should. Welcome back and come often.
Katla, I hope you find your key. If it were me, I’d also look all the places it shouldn’t be. (Oven, fridge, pantry: who knows?)
Davette, welcome. Good for you on your 16 pounds. Come here often and you’ll get lots of support and maybe some ideas to help you with your journey.
Allison, were you “mistakenly” trying to type on a phone or is there some new-fangled phone I don’t know about?
Rita, I’d say you did well with your February goals. Of course the one that gives us the most satisfaction is that scale moving. It’s slow going here too but we just have to stick with it. I hope the snow is about over for all of you.
Vciki, have fun at the “Big Squeeze” tomorrow. I was at the place for my mammogram a few years ago and a rather large, loud lady came in and announced “I’m here for the Big Squeeze” and I just about fell off my chair laughing. I have to say since I lost weight and at least ½ of it from my boobs, it’s a much easier job now. (Sadly that is not where I needed to lose it.)
Heather, I know the feeling about not being happy with yourself. If it’s an indulgence I planned for, that’s okay but when I go off the reservation with no thought, I could kick myself.
I hope you don’t get the cold. Your dinner sounds delish!
Beth, welcome and btw you did just join us when you posted. It’s that easy. Congrats on your loss. Just don’t be discouraged when/if your loosing slows down as it often does. This is a great place for support so visit and post often.
Chris, a warm welcome to you, too. Good for you for taking control of your life. I’m sorry for the things that drove you there, but whatever works. Come often and let us hear how it’s going. It sounds like you have things under control.
Carey, it sounds like a banner day! Congrats.
Mary, thanks for your kind words. We are all here for each other and that is what makes this such a special group. So many of the ladies’ quotes and words come to mind many times throughout my week. I love it.
Meg, when I read Joyce's post, I read the same thing you did. Glad you clarified it for me. I'm happy the phone bill was for two months. I didn't want you to have to go on the warpath, like I would have.
Welcome to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
This is not to rub it in. but to encourage you that spring is really on the way. When I left for nail appointment today I walked out of the house and it was muggy and warm. I mean 74 degrees. And the sun was even shining!! It has been so cold, and rained here so much this winter and we have hardly seen the sun. I felt like dragging out a lounge chair and sitting in the back yard.
But no time, had to move on. Oh yes, and the birds are everywhere. Have a wonderful, healthy and happy evening and night, my friends.
My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Newbies: Welcome to a great group. You join by posting. You find us again by clicking the blank star at the top of this page. It will turn yellow. Then to find us again, go to community and click on the gray star. It will take you to the post right after the last one you read or your most recent post.
Heather: I hope you aren’t coming down with a virus. Sending positive thoughts for good health your way!
Chris in Snowy MA: Welcome. I’m happy you decided to move from lurking to participating. Mall walking sounds like a good idea in the weather you’re having.
Carey from Edmonton: Congratulations on your successes! May there be many more.
Cigswisher: You can earn a cupcake by working on your elliptical. I usually use my recumbent bike when I want to earn a treat. (Or make up for a splurge.) I love the feeling of control that it gives me to have an instant way to undo the harm caused by giving in to temptation.
Meg: It sounds like you’ve gotten some things checked off of your todo list. That must feel satisfying.
DH found the Touareg key on the floor of his car. I must have dropped it there on Sunday. YAY!!!!! DS & DDIL were here to pick up some equipment they bought and had delivered to our house. We had clam chowder for lunch that DH made and it was GOOD. Then I helped DS and DDIL put a coat of paint on his sailboat trailer and they headed for home. Now I’m ready for rest but there are still things to be done.
I keep hoping to hear from Sylvia. I hope she is recovering well from her latest surgery.
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
March 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.
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Good Afternoon,
Cynthia I see your point in that pressing charges means you had to give what happened more focus than you want. If you have suffered an injury that is not going away that changes things. She should pay for your medical bills.
Pat OH I have given myself permission to keep up best I can that is why I appreciate when others do respond to others because it helps me if I have missed something. I have found this a wonderful place for support with a tremendous group of woman. Love seeing you here.
I did go to work today after the last few days with the flu. Probably wasn't the best assignment in that I team taught with another teacher and taught dance all day. I love to dance but I was unable to go full out because of recovering from the flu. I will stay home from choir today too because my voice is not at full strength yet.
Goals to find healthy foods I love to eat in moderation
Get 30 minutes of exercise a day
Make sure I move every 20 minutes if I am doing seat work.
Get sleep that I feel refreshed after sleeping.
2015 word: Strength
Just because you see the hook does not mean you have to bite.
MNMargaret
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