WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

morning all,
I have a long day at work and not feeling well at all, dont know if I have a head cold and a slight cough and just worn out..have a contractor coming today to do work, and both of us will be working.. so will gate off the dogs and hope for the best.. if there are any blips, will leave my phone number and will come home if neccessary.. slept for about 11 hours last night, that nyquil knocks you out...

Heather I may have missed it.....entirely possible,but what are salmon wheels? Thinking,maybe salmon etc rolled in a wrapper? Pat

Chickaboo2014 wrote: »

I'm Di from beautiful Butte, Montana; originally from Washington state. I've been a member since January 2014 and had a goal of losing 30 pounds. I met that goal late last summer and actually exceeded it by about 5 pounds and currently am 31 pounds lighter than I was when I started. Yay!
To be more active in my day:
+ I work in an office setting but also traverse the manufacturing floor quite often during my day.
+ I print to the copier on the 2nd floor ( I work on the 3rd).
+ I'll take a 10 minute break and climb the3 flights of stairs in my building.
+ At lunchtime I powerwalk during my 30 minute break and eat a healthy meal for lunch at my desk afterwards.
+ I use a mini crockpot to prepare (heat) my meals in. It works well for greens and spinach and I'll add a lean cuisine or healthy leftovers on top and in a few hours, I've got a tasty, hot and healthy meal.
+ I cook healthy meals at home; eat high protein and lots of veggies; but I don't avoid bread! I love it and choose the healthier options over white bread.
+ My fiancé just started walking with me since he joined the weight loss challenge that started at our work yesterday.
+ I decided to join as well to help keep him motivated and be successful.
+ I used to diligently log my food here but now only do so sporadically (generally weekends off). It syncs to the Fitbit site.
+ I use a Fitbit Flex to help encourage my activities and steps; I enter challenges on the site to help keep me motivated.
+ I use a heart rate monitor when I exercise to be able to track and log my calories & fat burned more accurately.
+ I log every exercise here an it syncs to Fitbit.
+ + Without MFP and the support I receive here, I never would have made my goal!
+ Everyone have a fantastic day and I hope March is successful for everyone who's made the commitment to charge of their health and fitness!
Di - aka Chickaboo2014 (*)

looks like you got your program down! I love it!!

Good morning. It's after 9am and I'm still not dressed. I had to call my son and tell him he would have to take the kids to school. I've been busy throwing up. Just stomach acid, but it was no fun.

Gee, I hope I'm not pregnant.

I hope you all know that was a joke. I managed to eat half a piece of dry toast and drink enough milk to take my pills. So far it has stayed down, so things are looking up. Gotta go to the studio to do some drafting, then mix some glazes to finish up my bowls for the Empty Bowls event. I love mixing glazes. It's like being a mad scientist! I love being able to make what is essentially colored glass out of a pile of powdered rocks. Fun stuff.

Well, I'm off to the shower. I hope you all have a great day!

Sylvia

I would like to join. I am Kathleen, almost 49. I lost a bunch of weight in 2009 and have put it all back on due to laziness. Unfortunately, I am now post menopausal and finding it harder to shred the weight. Still working at it though!
My SW was 197, currently 177 with a goal of 117-125. I am 5'2".
I ride my bike 5-6 days a week and lift with my husband 6 days a week. Until a shoulder injury a few years ago, I used to bench 80, working my way back up.
I also (when it is nice), walk 5.5 miles a day 5x a week.
I know how to do it, just need support, praise, a lift when it is a bad day.
I also have 2 small children, 8 and 6 so they keep me busy.

Excited to meet all of you!

sweetnsassyfied wrote: »

Cynthia, Joyce, and Tina: Thank you for all the info on rescue dogs! It's a lot to think about that's for sure. I am leaning towards Spring as in May. Again thank you for taking the time to explain it so throughly. After I am involved I will let you all know how its done here in Austria. :flowerforyou:



Pip: Sorry your feeling under the weather. But knowing you, you'll be right back at it cuz you cant keep a good Pip down!! lol

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.

you're right, you can't - i'm like the energizer bunny, I keep going and going and going.....
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Good afternoon everyone. Yahoo, the sun is still shining and we are expecting a high of 45 today. My tulips are starting to sprout on my kitchen windowsill. I definitely have spring fever.

Today has just been one of those days. I can not wait for it to end. Nothing is going right at work and that is triggering my brain to stress eat. But I am going to win this battle as I am choosing not to give in. My wonder and deliciously healthy lunch awaits

Great weather here in MA, in the 40's and sunny. Jake the rescue dog and I just got back from our daily walk downtown and for the first time I didn't have to wear ear muffs!. There is no chance of seeing any tulips or daffodils for quite awhile though.

Didn't get on the scale this morning (trying to stay away for at least a week, hopefully 2) but I couldn't resist getting out the tape measure...my hips are now smaller than my waist was when I began. Yipee!! My $4.95 sweater looks like a million bucks today!!

I seem to recall in earlier posts that some suffer from leg/foot cramps at night. I began to suffer also after I began to exercise more, about 2-3 times per week. I did some research and discovered that many found relief from putting a bar of soap near their legs when they slept. I can see you shaking your heads as I did when I saw this. But I figured it was a cheap solution if it worked. I put a new soap bar, in the wrapper, under my fitted sheet near where my feet are and I now get the cramps maybe 1-2 times per month. I don't know or care if it's only psychological, only that it works for me.

Michele...a plank for almost 3 minutes is so impressive! I just started doing them in September and was so proud when I could hold it for 1/2 minute!! Haven't timed myself lately. They say it is a great all body workout.

I really should get back to work...best to everyone!
Chris in sunny, above freezing and not snowing MA

Not sure what happened to my post but half of it was missing

Gilly: congratulations on your 6 pound gone

Hi, all,

Cloudy and 65 here; I'll take it..........rain coming though. Been out and about, now doing laundry........ah, life in the fast lane, can't beat it. Bought a new phone today, bought a new microwave last week......small appliance month, I guess. The phone was needed for a long time as the buttons were refusing to work and the m/w was getting on in age and the paint peeling inside which can't be good.
Both dog and DD have taken off on an adventure to a coffeeshop so I'm relishing my few hours alone; DD lifeguarded this am, finished work for the day.

Beth ME........You are doing fabulous with that weight loss, continued success.

Janet.........Wall to dresser, don't sell yourself short; that's great!!! NOT wimpy at all.

Katla............Your life is gooooood, relax and enjoy!

Sharon........Sounds like we were both "skinny minnies". Don't know about you, but I was teased soooooo horribly as a preteen and teen, I prayed to gain weight. Today it wold be called bullying. "Behavior issue" Wow, that can cover a lot; hope it's all a mistake or easily explained.

Cynthia..........YAY!!!!!! An interview; hope it's a great job with a huge paycheck!!!! (and they hire you!) Showed DD the horse teeth, poor horse..........she was suitably impressed; so, Is that tooth actually sideways?

Sylvia........Still very concerned; maybe following Joyce's advice wouldn't be a bad idea???? Please consider it.

Heather........Have a great date! The joke here is that all someone has to say to me is "Do you want to..........." and I don't need to hear the rest, it's a yes. Major fan of girls days out, nights out and vacations........I don't care where, I'm on board.

Mary............YAY!!!! 4 u!!!! Super!!!!!

Welcome newbies; please let us know where you are from, as specific as you want and come back often and share your lives and join in when you can.

Best to all, see you later. I am sooooooo itching to get spring clothes out!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

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

Good Day Ladies,

Katla, isn’t it wonderful to appreciate where you are in your life’s travels. I think many times we are actually happy and never take the time to think about it and realize it. Good for you. My DD lives in southern OR, so I am definitely praying for enough rain for the West.

Barbie, I love traveling but you are so right; it’s always great to get home. So glad you are back with your pets and walking at home.

Lilian, I can’t believe you let a little thing like work, get in the way of reading posts. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have “start overs” on days?

Joyce, the rescue center dog walks sound like a delightful way to raise money. Hey, when you go out to eat, there is nothing wrong with thinking how yummy some of the fattening foods would be, as long as you order what you know is best. I hate to repeat myself, but I really don’t enjoy eating out like I used to.

Sharon, I was over 200 pounds for many years. Isn’t it wonderful to get back in the 100’s? Onederland is where I plan to stay for the rest of my life. Sunshine is definitely good for the soul. I’m glad you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors there.

Cynthia, Congrats on being under calories. You knew you could do it and we’re rooting for you to keep it up. Good luck on the interview.

Gilly, your trip sounds great and wow, toot toot and yipee on losing 6 pounds. Heck, if that worked for me, I’d be going away every week. I just hate it when my bedclothes won’t let me out of them.

Di, congrats on that weight loss!! It sounds like you do all the right things so your maintenance journey should be smooth sailing.

Pip, so sorry to hear about your cold. Hope it’s over soon!!

Sylvia, I hate that you are still throwing up. Glad you feel up to being “mad scientist”. When do they use the bowls? Take care and know that we are all pulling for a speedy recovery.

Kathleen, welcome to a group of very supportive ladies. It certainly sounds like you are active enough so you should have success if you log everything that goes in your mouth and eat smart. Good luck on your journey.

Heather, I hope you both have a wonderful birthday. I think it’s a day to make special. Good luck on your girly outing, too.

Mary in MN, Congrats on your mini! That should definitely make it a great day for you! Keep up the great work.

Chris, Fantastic on the measurements! Hey and on the sweater you look so good in. I have never heard that one about the bar of soap. Is it supposed to work for leg or foot cramps? Luckily I don’t have them much any more, but have a friend that suffers terribly.

Spicy, welcome and this is definitely the place for support. Tell us a little about yourself.

Yannie, you sound like me. Oh, an outing?, Road trip? Vacation? Let’s go..just say when. 

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.

My outing with a friend was postponed today so I got in all my exercising with a little extra. All that working out wears me out, so a nap may be in order. Gosh, I love retirement. I’ve been thinking about spring clothes, too. I don’t think I have anything that isn’t pretty baggy, but will try to put off buying new until I lose a little more weight. Just to get in baggy spring clothes sounds pretty exciting at the moment. “Sunshine on my shoulder makes me Happy”.

Have a fabulous day, ladies!

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
Sunny and 70 degrees

so far I've only burned 338 calories, I am going to ride home, runny nose or not, this way I can burn more. I should have at least 400 cal. more on that, whew!

Well, I've been off the rails again. Sigh. Interestingly, my former trainer (the one who left for greener pastures) called today to let me know he opened his own fitness gym ... invited DS#2 and I to visit. I know he's just looking for new clients ... but I also did really well when working with him. Have to think about it.

I called the doctor's office. She had me go in for a blood test to see if my white count it back up and if my potassium is low again. In the hospital I had a UTI and my white count was really high, but the antibiotics should have taken care of that. I hate taking potassium, so hopefully that isn't the problem. I'm supposed to hear the results tomorrow.

I'm really making too much out of this. I need to get past it.

Here is today's joke of the day:



Through the pitch-black night, the captain sees a light dead ahead on a collision course with his ship. He sends a signal: "Change your course 10 degree east."

The light signals back: "Change yours, 10 degrees west."

Angry, the captain sends: "I'm a navy captain! Change your course, sir!"

"I'm a seaman, second class," comes the reply. "Change your course, sir."

Now the captain is furious. "I'm a battleship! I'm not changing course!"

There is one last reply. "I'm a lighthouse. Your call."

Sylvia, I love the joke!!! And you are not making too much out of that. If you can't eat and can't eliminate, even I know that is not good. Unless things are moving better than at last report? You know we care about you and want you to get the best care.

Janet