WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

Happy Tuesday ! ! !

I have been around, but it took me until today to finish reading all the posts from the weekend (lots of bowling here again, but no great scores to report).

Chris - congrats on the smaller pants. I took my 30% off coupon to Kohls yesterday with the intent of buying work pants 1 size too small to hang near my full-length mirror. Imagine my pleasant surprise when they fit Since the smaller size fit, I treated myself to 2 new shirts and a skort (one of the few credit cards DH pays). We deserve to be happy and proud ! ! ! (and I want to look good for Frankie Valle on April 12)

Joyce and Janet - I tease DH that he is "so cheap he squeaks when he walks".

TNToni - I hope you find your open door quickly. Hugs for the job change. Also, for thick hair : I used to be a hairdresser, and I still swear by professional hair care products. There are ways to remove build-up from hair and scalp, which makes the new hairgrowth healthier, and lightens the weight of your hair to make it feel thicker. There are also products with more protein and less moisture, which keeps the hair stronger, feeling and looking thicker. There is also the opportunity for wave or curls, which also makes hair look fuller. When I went on my RA medicine, I lost about 1/3 of my hair, and while it was happening my wish was that it would make it more "under control" , but instead it gave the curls more room to bounce off each other, so now it looks crazier than ever. I have heard that Rogainne works, and I think there is Rogaine for women now, too.

Gail - Hugs for your loss. I hope you can all celebrate life and move through the grieving process in whatever manner you each need.

My new "work-out buddy" rarely gets to have her lunch hour the same time as mine, so we haven't been able to work out together. But I am happy to report that the healthy lifestyles of the rest of us here is rubbing off on her. She set up a MFP account, and was appalled at her breakfast. She now brings oatmeal instead of a big greasy bag from McDonalds. She also spent time on the elliptical all her other lunch breaks. I also see her eating fruit instead of chips and cookies. I keep reminding her to take babysteps so that this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. She smiles more now, too. I am so happy for her. DS still gets moving in the morning, so I have been getting in my pre-work workouts, too, which motivates me more for the entire day. I feel so empowered lately, and I would like to thank all of you for support and determination and motivation.

Now, back to work, as this is the end of the month, and I have to make sure all of my billing is ready for the Billing Department first thing in the morning.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee (49 and sunny)

Hi Everyone,
Good day yesterday. My friend was so helpful and kind. She is an excellent sewer and I answered most of her questions "I don't know." I think she has me on the right path so I'm much encouraged and not as afraid to sit down at the sewing machine.

I find myself getting very hungry in the afternoon -around 4 pm. I think I need to plan some healthier snacks for that time. I do better when I plan.

ToniI'm sorry about the place you work & work out closing-2xs the change. Hope you find something that puts your skills to good use, pays the bills, and gives you satisfaction.

The snow is receding still not much green here but the sun is peeking through the clouds.

Naiomi2015 from 47F Massachusetts.

March Goals Report:

1. Log every bite and swallow: Done. I’ve been as accurate as I am able without actually weighing my portions. If my weight remains stable I likely won’t weigh or measure every bite and swallow, but I will continue to report them.

2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Done, and on extra days except when I was sick. The gym membership has been a big help, but I walked the dog outdoors and on the hotel treadmill when we travelled. I did not exercise while sick. :noway:

3. Have fun every day: I met this goal most of the time, except when sick. That was one nasty illness. The sick day driving across WY, UT and part of ID was spectacularly awful. :sick:

4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more! As usual, I could do better with this goal.

5. Eliminate alcohol. I did have a couple of celebratory drinks this month, but only a couple and they weren't a problem.

6. Monitor sleep. I kept a formal sleep journal for part of the month, but not the whole month. I am still monitoring sleep and will return to daily recording if I am getting overtired.


Barbie will post a link to the new thread towards the end of her day. This thread will close and you can find us again by following her link to the new one.

Have a great day!

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

I get to walk daily along the Mississippi River and the view is inspiring. I dream of the size 12-14 I used to wear. I know eventually, I will get there this time.

Sorry, I forgot to say this is Ethel in Quad Cities, Iowa.

God evening ladies -

Mary - that sounds like quite a trip. Are you originally from Missouri? Have fun. I hope your house sells while you are gone.

Carol - although I'm a retired teacher, I can totally overlook run ons and other grammar goofs when they come from a friend. Find writing in fragments refreshing after having to be so proper! The message is the main thing.

Heather - the birthday celebration sounds like fun. The lady will be so pleased you all are doing this for her.

Some of you asked why my Y is closing. It is small and we have an old, costly facility. Also most of our members are there with a reduced rate. That means we don't bring in the same money others do. In fact our Middle Tennessee organization is struggling in general. Interestingly, the Y in the city my husband works in 75 miles away is also closing. Actually i live within walking distance to a Y in a large church facility.Or house is built on property the church used to own. It is a small gym with a good track. I plan to go there to walk and do Yoga Stretch. But I need a pool. I will get something worked out because I am determined to make it to the water 5-6 times a week. The thing I am most sad about are all the wonderful members I won't be seeing anymore. Hopefully I can carpool with my close water friends. Thanks for all your supportive words.

Stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 12.09min, 14.7mph 2.9mi = 100c
jog - 31.18min, 6.5speed for 1mi, 6.7speed for 1mi, 7.0speed for 1.5mi, 8.57ap, 3.5mi = 285c
ride gym 2 dome- 7.17min, 11.7amph, 1.4mi = 71c
ride dome 2 hm- 18.13min, 9amph, 2.7mi = 181c
Total cal 637

terri_mom wrote: »

Happy Tuesday ! ! !

Strodtbeckp wrote: »

I used MFP three years ago lost 20 lbs. got RA and gained almost all the weight not feeling good. I have been faithful in logging in for about 40 days,but am not losing. I have increased my activity level by walking and feel better. My goal is to walk 10 K a day and do strength training three days a week. Want to do some stretching to keep flexibility and maybe gain some back.

At a standstill too. I have been logging in too and I am not eating that much. Could use another workout during the week. Good luck to both of us and let's not give up!