WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

Monday and woke to RAIN, DH was going fishing but is in bed still.
Wii Biggest Loser Fitness shortly and something else
We had a lovely drive yesterday. We drove up to Savage River mine site where I worked for 6 months to early 2005. Has changed LOTS and glad I no longer work there.
I am on Tom Venuto's Inner Circle and he says to have Sundays as re-feed day and only walk and enjoy family time. Suits me to a tee but I do NOT go mad

Oh forgot to mention, lost 3 more lbs! Could be water, so I am not recording it yet.... Maybe burning 807 yesterday and over 1k today had something to do with it! I am going to treat myself with some hard cider!

Hi all. Just popping in; the DGD is actually here! SHe's a chub-ette!

Katla: happy anniversary

Sylvia: I'll let you know what the cousins say about doctors in Joplin. I think there's a definite difference between younger and older docs. I really prefer the younger ones because I think they are more up to date, but the older ones seem to have better communication. I do think you are too young for a geriatrician.

Well Benny's meds are weird. He is supposed to have decreased enthusiasm for eating and drinking now. Well he doesn't really want to eat, so that is working but he is still drinking like crazy. So I guess it' s not really working as planned. We'll see what the vet says tomorrow.

Take care all. Meg from Omaha where it is gorgeous.

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Yannie, thanks for the welcome back. I finally got to sleep about 2:30 and got up about 7:00 so got some sleep. Got home, ate lunch at 1:30 then took a short nap after unpacking. So tomorrow back to a normal schedule.

Cindy, A Big congrats on the weight loss and moving down to O and out of morbidly. That is a huge step! (*) With the week you had, I would hope you are very pleased. And you get a “At A Girl” for the mini exercising throughout the day. Every little bit helps.

Wessecg, Welcome back and you’d better stay with us this time. You had me laffin’ about what your horse was thinking. LOL Your horse’s expression does make me think she’s thinking, “How much longer is she going to stay on me?”. But you look wonderful so I don’t think that was on her mind at all. So sorry that you lost your doggie. That is so hard. Beautiful puppy!!! I love the Lab face. What’s her name?

Katla, I hate to hear that your DH now has that bug. It’s good that you will wait to celebrate when you are both well enough to enjoy it. I still can’t believe DD knew they were still sick and didn’t tell you. 

Toni, I remember watching Zorro but don’t remember how long it was after we got the TV. Could have been years later, with my memory. The Ed Sullivan show was a family get together, but then most shows were.
If the young people are all (or many) using their phones at work and neglecting their jobs, I’m just the sort that would have to say something to the boss. I’d probably start by asking if it’s okay? I mean a quick call home for something is one thing but a conversation is not for the workplace. Many places have hard and fast rules about cell phone usage. Anyway, I digress… I would probably suggest that the boss pay a little more attention as it seems to be getting out of hand. That’s just my 2 cents.

Kwilson, welcome. This is an excellent place for support and information as many of the women here have hit their goals and been on maintenance for a good while. Come often and join in. Please put a name at the bottom of your posts (whatever you want us to call you) and a general location. Do tell us a bit about yourself to help us get to know you.

Heather, I know you are happy to be home. I hope you get a good night’s rest.

Allison, my heart goes out to you with all that you have going on. Glad to hear that DFIL had a good week. That must make the visits a little easier for you. Praying for DB and all of you. Just be sure to take care of yourself while you are taking care of everyone else.

Pip, Way to go to get all those calories burned! Are you sure you aren’t 25? Hey, remember I said we didn’t want you getting all skinny on us. Can you afford to lose any more weight? But good for you if that’s what you wanted.

Sassy, I loved the picture and all the discussion about what you were holding. It was very entertaining.

Sylvia, I have loved the jokes. I trust you are feeling better?

Mary, I hope you enjoyed your night in the “fancy” hotel room. (Puny huh?)

Suzy in Wis, Welcome. What part of Wis are you in? I lived in Milwaukee for 10 long cold years but loved the city.

Barbie, I hope that cold is about over? What a drag. Get well soon.

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.

We had a good time at the convention but I’m happy to be home. DH and doggies missed me too. As I’ve said before, I don’t enjoy eating out very much because I find it so difficult to eat healthy and stay within limits. I just love food and I am weak, what can I say? I will weigh in the morning to see what the damage was, but more importantly is to get back to my full workout routine. I feel sluggish from missing it for 3 days.
I am pulling for all of you that need it and cheering for all that deserve it. My wish for you tomorrow is to have a wonderful, healthy and happy day.


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

Called a friend and went to see Marigold 2 movie today; Richard Gere still has it; be still my heart, that man is handsome! We shared a steak and salad and then I joined DD at dog park to watch Gemma play.

Got a phone call that one of my nursing home cousins passed away; she was in her late 80's. She used to be a great reader and we shared and compared many books; one of my favorite relatives. For me, being an "only", staying at her home was heaven.......she had five kids from my age down.

On favorite tv shows: American Bandstand (Philly, of course), Sky King, Sea Hunt, Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Fury, Lawrence Welk, Ed Sullivan, Bertie the Bunyip, Sally Starr, Chief Halftown, Lassie, Mickey Mouse Club (loved Spin and Marty!!!), Perry Mason, Loretta Young, 77 Sunset Strip, Roy Rodgers, Lone Ranger, Dobie Gillis, Maverick, The Real McCoys, Wagon Train, Rin tin tin, and Sargent Preston of The Yukon.

Cindy........Kudos on your hard work and reaching a new milestone!!! My DD looked at the vet school on PEI; I'll google and show her the snow she's missing.

Cheryl.......Welcome back; how's your daughter doing? Great puppy!!

pip........WTG on that loss!

G'nite all,
yanniejannie

Thanks everyone for welcoming me back. I am not leaving again.

Cheryl, from North of Chicago

This is my 3 week update for stronglift 5x5.

Squats - 12.5 lb to 65 = +52.5
B press - 22.5lb to 55= +27.5
BB row- 22.5lb to 55 = +27.5
OH press-17.5lb to 32.5= +15
D lift - 22.5lb to 60 = +37.5

Measurements -
I measured 15 areas on my body.
Total loss = 8 in
Waist. - 1 in
Hip bones. - 1 5/8 in
Hips. - 1 1/2 in
L thigh. - 3/8 in
R thigh. - 1/2 in
L arm. - 3/8 in
R arm. - 3/8 in
Above bust. - 1/2 in
Under bust. - 1/2 in
Above L knee. - 1/4 in
Above R knee. - 1/2 in
L calf. - 1/4 in
R calf. - 0
L Ankle. - 1/4 in
R Ankle. - 0

Weight. - 4.4 lbs

I have eaten pretty much the same calories at 1260 to 1300. I have decreased cardio on Strong Lift 5 X 5 days to 45 min instead of 2-3 hours. SL takes 30 to 45 minutes. I have decreased cardio on off days as well. My plan is to decrease cardio from 2-3 hours on off days to 0- 1 hours then down to 0. And only working out SL 5X5 3 days a week 45 minutes a day.

I took pictures and can see a slight visible change in my waist and hip area which is reflected in the measurement loss.

I will be updating again in 3 weeks. Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Toni......Yes, It's a wonder I had time for school.........lol

Lillian – sounds like you did a bunch of stuff! Far more than “nothing”

First TV we got a small one, black and white, around 1965…. My mom who is very straight laced called it the boob tube. And we could only watch 30 minutes a day…. I remember Captain Kangaroo, and one time my grandma got me on the Miss Nancy show… Father knows best…Flipper and Lassie

Pip – 1000 calorie burn… wow! I am so pleased with 500 or so via the fitbit counting my steps – thanks for the link to Jacobs ladder -- it looks like a torture device!

Alison – take care!

Wessecg – sorry to hear about your Older pup, but congrats on the new baby… and you had me LOLing at the horse’s thoughts

Heidi – welcome for great healthier recipes check out skinnytaste.com

March goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday
Eat slower
Plan and do a fun thing every week

Kim from N. California

I remember my sister and I running home from school so we could watch the "Edge of Night". Wow hey, now, I really do not like soap operas...!! I remember Maverick, Perry Mason, Bugs Bunny and Road Runner....

Good thing the weekend is over... I really don't feel like I accomplished anything. Dreadful feeling for me.. I will have to work on that. Walked my dog - so he is happy.

off to bed - 5 a.m. and off to work. the roads will be yucky - snow again ...

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Good morning everyone!

Meg: your DGD is at your house? Or have I missed something?

Not much to say today. Still having trouble with my back; I think I will press charges against that woman after all. I hope that doesn’t backfire, since she lives in the area and knows where my horse lives (so she knows where I am once in a while). I have seen her a couple of times since the incident.

Anyone knows why builders start at 7:30 a.m., make a lot of noise, and then are quiet for a while after 8? Why don't they just start later? <gnashing of teeth>

Hope we all have a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Good morning to you all. Thank you Janet, for your kind welcome. I did not have much time yesterday to give much info about myself….
My name is Kim and I live in Central PA. The snow has finally melted but it is still too darn cold. I have been married 34 years; I have 7 kids and 9 grand kiddos. They are the loves of my life.
I have always been on the thinner side until this crappy menopause kicked in in my mid 40’s. Now unless I am at the gym 6 days a week and watch very carefully what I eat and drink…..well let’s just say my pants keep shrinking in the attic.
So here I am again, I have about 20 lbs. to lose and I am hoping I can accomplish this before summer. I started back to the gym and hubby and I are now trying to walk 4 days a week. Got lots of veggies and fruit last week (by by chicken wings – boo) Still need a glass of wine/beer every now and again but will try to limit it to one a week.
I hope to check in very day and follow your successes and gather advice and support from you all. Thanks for letting me join your journeys.
Have an amazing day!
Kim

Good morning! I'm off to be squashed and prodded. I am quite anxious since I seem to have to have a surgery every time I have a mammogram. I'll try to do a bit more catch up later.

Carol in NC

Good morning all!

Welcome new Kim and Heidi. :flowerforyou:

Cynthia - the bylaws over here don't allow building work to start before 8 am. It used to make me laugh in London as it always started dead on to the second!

I've recovered from my tiredness with a good night's sleep. I was out like a light by 10pm. Didn't even hear DH coming to bed! Back to normal routine today - 600 cals exercise and editing my book.
Today I'm making skinnytaste.com 's Easy Crustless Spinach and Feta Pie. One of our favourite things. Yesterday I bought an enormous bunch of dill at a Turkish shop. The pie (not really a pie, really a savoury cake) is lovely with a lot of fresh dill in it. In the summer I grow it, but at the supermarket you only get a little for your money. I can freeze the rest.

Left a paperback at my son's house. I hope they will post it to me. I waited a whole year for the book to come out in paperback. Both of us enjoy the books about a French detective in the Dordogne area so I don't get it on Kindle.

Sunny here today, but chilly. Got the Saturday paper to finish off. I'm hoping my yoga friend won't cancel our trip and lunch out on Wednesday. I'm still smarting from my London friend cancelling, but I'll get over it. :ohwell:
Got to pay the balance on the rental for our holiday in Wales in May. It's in an area called the Gower Peninsula. JOYCE! Have you got your ipad out? Really beautiful beaches and moorland. Dylan Thomas country.

Love Heather in Hampshire UK

its been a day already,DFIL ate thank you lord, went up and did the drill with my SIL,then went to see my DB,who decided the sign himself out of the hospital..... looked in lobby, and he wasnt there, but called SIL and we both got there at same time. he started swearing at me so I left, will find out what goes on later on...and now to work...