WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2015

holy crap-o-la's a lot of posts already!

GodMomKim wrote: »

I caught up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah…. So posting this and off to bed.. no really good reason, just exhausted.

Pip – Are you flying to CA on May 14th? SF? If so I am just around the corner if you need anything.



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

Kim from N. California

MomKim I fly into Fresno. family is there, going to the armpit of Firebaugh Mendota area 35 miles east of Fresno.. I was born in Mendota :0(

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Carol, I know you are sick of being sick and you can whine all you want. I know I would. Sending very strong healing wishes your way. My doctor said this is a very severe allergy season and will last another 6 weeks. Yikes. Mine are driving me nuts. (yes, it was a short drive)

Cindy, it sounds like you are definitely making progress. Keep up the good work.

Sylvia, I love your first goal. I know the hospitals will miss you but I’m with you on that one. Just so glad you are well enough to make the other goals.

Heather, you know we are with you 110% on publishing the book. I’m so very proud of you for getting to this point. I hope it’s a labor of love and joy, so don’t let it get to you. (((hugs)))

Terri, I don’t’ know why this thread is so bloomin’ wide, but I’m having the same problem. I tried refreshing to see if that helped, but of course it didn’t.

Sassy, 8 pounds! Woo hoo. Keep up the good work and enjoy the parade.

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.

I’m having lunch with a good friend today. Then a little more shopping. (Yikes to the bank account!) I really hate buying too many clothes that I will hopefully undergrow in the next few months. Last night I gave DH a fashion show of the new things I’ve bought. When I showed him my new skinny jeans, he said he didn’t think my thighs had been this small in 30 years. Oh yes, that did make me feel good. He has been so supportive of my journey and lets me know how proud he is. That certainly helps. I only lost 4 ½ pounds the whole month of March, but I know I lost more inches. To any of you just beginning, I recommend taking lots of measurements so you can really see your progress. I didn’t do that and sorry I didn’t. (I only did neck, waist and hips.) I’m giving serious thought to my April goals so will post them sometime before the month is over. LOL I totally support and encourage all of you on your goals. April is my birthday and that of my daughter, so it’s always been a fun month of celebrating around our house. I can celebrate without calories so that’s not a problem.

Have a wonderful month, ladies.
My quote for the day:

Life is like a
Camera
_________________
You focus on what's
Important
_________________
Capture the
GOOD TIMES
__________________
DEVELOP
from the negative
And If Things
don't work out
_________________
TAKE ANOTHER SHOT!
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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

Carol: don't forget the possibility of shockwave therapy if it's a calcification. Keep us posted!
Cynthia

So, two weeks and being perfect, had about an 8000 calorie deficit, made sure I covered 5 miles or more (my fitbit goal) and still, only had a 1 pound loss. I am going to up my game this week (which is easy to do now that it's warm enough to ride.)

I do not have time to read most of this board, but the horse picture of course caught my eye. Really cute foal.

Michelle, you do so much in one day! Are you retired?

Here is my picture from my horse ride yesterday. I like how she is covering chubby me



Cheryl from north of Chicago

Oh I forgot to mention my goals for April.

Login every day
Record all my food even if I have to estimate was quick calories
Exercise five days a week
Go on mile hikes at least four times this month
Stay focused
And be cautious when strength training because I always hurt myself

Yep, that should do it for April. Have a wonderful and successful month, ladies.
Be well because if we have our health,we have it all.

Toni

Hi Everyone,

Two meetings yesterday in time for 1. No appointments scheduled for today, but not a day off. Putting together a short presentation for Friday. E-mail replies are the focus for today.

Disappointed that my yogurt did not turn out. I'll need to get new starter to try again. Hopefully I won't waste all that milk. I do like the homemade stuff very much. Now to find something else that is healthy for breakfast.

Pipcd34love your non goals. I have a hard time setting goals for a month. I'm much better at daily goals. The one day at a time helps me stay calm and able to keep trying.

The horse pictures are great. A nearby camp has just began using horses for Vetrens Weekends. It has made a difference in the quality of life for some of the men & women returning w/PTSD.

Naiomi2015 from 41F in Sunny Massachusetts

Mary, Biz is an enzyme based cleaning booster, similar to Oxi clean. It is supposed to work better. A Biz bucket is a bucket of 1gallon hot water, 1 cup of Biz and one cup of blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. For some reason, all the homemade cleaning recipes say you have to have the original blue Dawn. No clue why. Maybe it's similar to bluing used in the wash to make whites whiter. I did not measure my water and probably had more like two gallons. It still seemed a little soapy to me. To finish mine up, I put them in the washer with no more soap and chose deep wash and two rinses. I was worried that all that Dawn would not wash out otherwise.

Just checking in. Logging today is a farce. Ate lunch at the Marietta Fish Market and they give you gigantic portions. But, I did bring home half of mine (or what DH didn't eat off my plate). Went to the Walmart Market after lunch and DH threw in a box of chocolate covered Krispie Cream doughnuts. I will not eat any and he doesn't need any. LOL

The baby horse is beautiful. Would love to see it in person.

Hoping for continued warm weather sans some of the rain.

Carol Ga

Did an hour of yoga and then took an hour of the deep water class. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jillian Michael's Shred it with Weights DVD.

After exercise went to Bi-Lo to get the items on sale. Then came home and started to make our salad for dinner tonight. See, I'll be going to the MD for a second cortisone shot in my thumb and I know that I'll be numb for a few days. It'll go away, but I'm getting prepared. I also made a chocolate cake for Vince. Decided to use the minichocolate chips I had left over and put them in the cake. I'm sure he won't be complaining about extra chocolate.

Janet - with all those happy dances you're doing, I bet you're burning a ton of calories! I'm lucky in that I can be completely satisfied with just a tiny bit of something. I can't seem to cut it out totally, but a tiny bit is enough for me.

DrKatie - I don't remember your post about needing to lighten something. Anyway, one time I xstitched this really intricate piece of work. I was so so proud of it. I pressed it and then put it in a plastic bag to get framed. You can imagine my horror when I took it out of the bag and there was mold all over it! I thought I'd cry for sure. Anyway, I took it to a cleaner thinking if anyone could get the mold out, they could. Unfortunately, they couldn't. But someone in the store suggested to me that I soak the piece in Lysol and put it in the sunshine. Admitted, it took a while for this to happen, but that did take the mold out. I think it probably took something like a few weeks, but it worked! I would think lemon juice would do the same thing.

Lesley - how do you determine your calorie burn. Do you have an instrument that you wear?

Joyce - I've seen the pan wrapped in foil and then. Vince did our taxes yesterday and efiled them.

DeeDee - so nice to see you in here. I miss your posts, but glad you pop in regularly.

terri - try hitting "control" and then the - key.

Janet - doesn't it just make you glow that your hubby is noticing so much? Why not start now taking your measurements? Happy early birthday

pip - my hubby is one of those "lookee what I bought" kind of guys, at least for a lot of things. He really liked the Genesis Coupe when he saw it on comercial. When they got one in Hickory he told me he was taking it for a test drive. Yea, right! The next thing I knew was that I was getting a phone call from the insurance co. saying that they were adding that vehicle to our policy! At the start of warmer weather, I usually use that "fake tan" stuff on my legs just so no one sees my white legs. Eventually, I don't need it. I had no idea you were hispanic, just never occurred to me.

Gilly - I'm sure not having breakfast is leading to extra eating in the evening.

Cheryl - "am I retured?" Well...I guess that depends on your definition of "retired". If you mean do I work outside of the home for a paycheck -- the answer is "no". Do I work outside of the home? Yes. You have such majestic horses

Toni - welcome, so glad pip added you

Janet - when I'm threading my sewing machine, I usually have to take my glasses off.

Chris - stick bugs are these bugs that when you squash them, they emit this stinky smell. They're just a nusance.

Heather - what a lovely cake. Thanks for posting the pic

Well, going to go to the MD in a few. If you don't see me for a few days, I'm OK. Or I may just post something on my homepage and hopefully someone will repost it on here for me.

Michele in NC

Good afternoon ladies.

What a beautiful sunny day we have here in Maine today. The snow is melting fast as we are in the 40s during the daytime. My quest for the day is to start getting ready for my DFIL's visit this coming weekend. He is flying out from so calif. where we used to live and will be here for a week. I'm very greatful the dr has cleared us from being contagious as we would not want to make him sick.

I am looking forward to the new month and what I can accomplish in my weight loss goals.

Beth in maine

Sheesh...it's snowing like crazy again! Here the streets had just started to clear and we get more snow. I've been driving around for 2 weeks with my summer tires in the back of my vehicle...just about ready to make an appointment to have them switched and it snows (that's twice now). I WANT spring and I want to be able to see out my back window!

Just saying!
Carey -Edmonton

Rori--Working with Sherri Lewis, how fun!
Michelle--Glad to hear you got to talk to Bryan.
Cynthia--What a nice surprise from your mom.
Meg--Sorry to hear you have been sick. Hope you feel better soon.
Been enjoying the beautiful pictures of flower and things. Spring is coming!!
Joyce--I hate ants in the house. We found if we put cimmon sticks out around the windows and cupboards it keeps them away. Then DH puts mothballs around the house outside and that keeps spiders and other things out of the house.
Sylvia--Praying all goes well with DS getting the bigger place. I also had a thing for Bobby Sherman. I covered my bedrooms walls with his picture. I was so upset when he got married. Looks like the kids had fun doing the masks.
Mary--I loved Davy Jones also. Years ago I seen him in concert and was surprised how short he was. My he could dance. I also saw Sawyer Brown in concert a couple times and I could watch him dance for hours.
Darnit--I have a friend like that. We may not talk for along time, minute we get together it is like we see each other everyday.
Sharon--Good News DH showed up. Pray he works at this now.
Allison--You deserve the new phone, enjoy.
I am all caught up. HAPPY DANCE!! But lost most my post. Darn! Anyway it's a new month and my goal is to take each day and do the best I can. Last two evening DH and I took the furbabies to a walking trail at one of the lakes and walked the 1.25 mile trail. Love this beautiful weather. It is in the 80's today and have a chance of some bad storms after 5. I get off at 3 today and walking home. Planning to take the long way home. Talked to my mom and sister last evening and mom did not get a good report at the doctor yesterday. Her blood count was down again. She goes in the morning to have it taken again and then they will decide is they are giving her blood. She is going to start PT next week and she wants to go home by the end of April. Things at work are very stressful right now. A lot of my dept is not happy about the new boss and she is sending out all kinds of dumb messages. Just doing my job and forgetting about this place when I walk out the door.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

bwcetc - years of doing it... years

Well ladies, here it is April already. My tulips are up but something has eaten off the buds, probably those nasty little bunnies. Still trying to clean out my house and pack things. I think my house is magical. I pack things in boxes and take things out of my house but it still looks just a full as when I started.
One of my goals for March was to walk 120 miles. I am happy to report that I walked 127.87 miles. Guess that means I need to up my goal for April. Think I will try for 130 miles. I can do this. My goal to drink six glasses of water daily were inconsistent. I do really well at work but not so good at home. Will try this goal again.
I also want to continue my goal of going 3x per week to the wellness center. I was doing pretty well with this until I went back to work part-time, now it is harder.

This format today is driving me nuts, so everyone take care and have a great month. Thanks Barbie for getting us started again. Sue in SD