WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Selena, good move on retrieving that FitBit. Even if you have to manually enter the info, it will just give you something to do. Lol I laugh every time you mention balloons deflating and sad to say that mine are like deflating water balloons. And the extra skin under arms, in lower tummy and where ever else it is lurking is not a pretty site either. I’ll take it over being fat but for Pete’s sake why can’t we just have it all? Is a perfect body at 68 asking too much? Oh yeah, I guess it is.

Roberta, welcome to the group. And get those obscene pictures of that skinny girl with all the muscles off this site. (Just kidding) I can’t believe you were ever obese! You need to be the poster child for getting fit and healthy. Do you track your food every day? Just curious since you are on MFP. Share some of your tips for getting in such wonderful shape. I like your analogy of “Paying a little rent every day”. What kind of law enforcement job do you have?

Sheila, Welcome to you also. This is a great place for support and good information as well. Your goals look like a good starting place and the best thing you can do is just never stop. We’ve all tried diets and they don’t work because they have an ending place. I finally learned that this is a life journey that may change but never ends. Log every day, move as much as possible and eat healthy and you will succeed. We are here to urge you along and glad you have joined us.

MaryMN, so glad you didn’t give out any info. It’s ashamed there are so many scams out there. Some of those people could make more money doing an honest job than they do with their scams. We all have to be careful everywhere we go.

Katla, your boating club sounds great. How often do you get together? Have fun, fun, fun!

Toni, yes, the word was “Beach”. The rates are really lower in October and still often warm and pretty. But any time works for me.

Naiomi, I laughed about you eating all your treat. I actually believe that for me, it’s easier to resist a treat all together than to just eat a little. Somehow the devil takes over and “makes me eat it all”.

Joyce, nice score on the purse purchase. A doctor that you can read their writing? I thought that was a course they took in school, to be sure no one could forge their names. So glad you have him. I’ve been going to my doctor for 8 years and he still looks like he belongs in junior high. But my dermatologist looks like he belongs in elementary school. Gosh they make me feel old. LOL I don’t care if you had to retake OB or not, you did it and became a Nurse. I’ll bet you didn’t want to go to their reunions anyway. Ppffttt Georgetown College sounds like a jewel.

Pip, what in the world were you doing to get home so late? Wondering if you were at the gym? Just reading about your day wears me out. Keep up the inspiring work. Although today might be a day of rest?

Lisa, welcome and good for you on setting your goals. Most of us find that they help. A lot of us actually plan our food ahead of time and go ahead and log it. We can always change it if needed but that gives us a structure to follow as well as knowing we are hitting the calorie intake that we want. Good luck on your journey.

Sylvia, I did wish for rain during your pottery show, so I don’t know what happened? Have you sold anything at all? Sometimes it’s so easy to set up a new computer and sometimes it’s a nightmare. All we ask it that they work. Is that so much? Are you getting excited about your trip yet? I know I would be.

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.

DH has gone out to breakfast. I was invited but declined because I had already eaten mine. Will get started on exercises and then have the rest of the day to get more done around the house. I need to do some sanding on the mailbox post so I can paint it. Our HOA is very strict about keeping them nice a fresh looking. My friend from Milwaukee will be here late Friday, so this is my incentive to do things I've been putting off for a while. Then our cruise leaves on Sunday and I’m really looking forward to that. I really wanted to lose 2 more pounds before the cruise but don’t think that will happen. Oh well.

Ladies, you are often in my thoughts and always in my prayers. I hope you each have a fantastic day.

Hope thse brings a smile to your face:

Know how to prevent sagging?
Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.
and
Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman:
'And what do you think is the best thing
About being 104?' the reporter asked.
She simply replied,
'No peer pressure.'


Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.

Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC

Selena: Sailing is not for everyone, but it is less dangerous than horseback riding once you learn how and develop enough sense to check weather forecasts. We probably won’t be taking our sailboat today. DH wants to go in his fishing boat because it is easier for him to manage.

Mary from MN: I’m sorry you got caught up in the virus scam and grateful that you warned the rest of us.

Lesley: It seems that Blaize has found Heaven and you’ve found a good friend.

Cynthia: Congratulations on your lost pound and your afternoon with your guy, just for yourselves. We need to celebrate the little pleasures.

Lisa in Nova Scotia: Welcome to a great group.

Sylvia: Microsoft and Google are what they are—logic driven money making machines. Unfortunately their logic doesn’t take non-nerd humans into account. Weren't you the one who posted the joke about the airliner pulling up to a high-rise for directions in the Seattle fog? There was a nugget of truth in that joke.



This is a gorgeous morning and I’m sharing it with the dog and the hummingbirds while DH sleeps. I have my contribution to the Sailing Club appetizer array ready and waiting. I decided on a veggie tray and a fruit tray. If there are leftovers, I’ll be able to use them. I doubt there will be many/any leftovers. I am considering talking DH into taking the sailboat instead of the fishing boat. That way I’ll have my own restroom along and won’t have to use the composting toilets they have on the island. Been there, and done that. Yuck. It is better than nothing but not as good as my own facilities.

We have a lot of historical photos on display in our home. I’m considering replacing many of them with family photos. It will cost money to frame them properly but will be worth it. Right now I’m looking at a black and white photo of my son, age two and a half, sitting on the bow of our very first sailboat. I spent hours tearing the house apart looking for that photo yesterday. There is another of him with a guitar that I haven’t found yet. If I do this, I’ll have to be sure to balance the wall space between kids and grandkids. I think I'll look for a few pet photos, too. Three of our dogs have been spectacular enough to earn a little wall space.

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

May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back
strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol. Accomplished but here as a reminder.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Good Morning! Thank you for the warm welcomes. I hope to get to know each of you.

Today I took a walk for the first time in a while. I used the Map My Fitness app and it said I walked 3/4 mile in just under 8 minutes. My hips were sore halfway but I stretched and finished. I think each time I walk I will try to do a bit more. Hope to walk as many days as possible. I really hate how out of shape I am but the only way to change that is to keep going and try my best.

It's a gorgeous day here! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Sheila in the Chicago Suburbs

Read up to now…. Had a great visit from a long time client last night, I don’t usually have late appointments, but this gal works for United, with a weird schedule, so she showed up (planned) about 9pm and we sat and chatted until 10:30pm. Nice. She brought a bottle of wine, so we each had a glass, and it was really good. I am not usually drawn in by the cute-sy names, but she was; this is a Cupcake wine, and the “kind” is Red Velvet… so my thought, is OMG no! but one taste and I will be out buying some. A very rich red wine, smooth and very drinkable…not one that needs to age or breathe, or any other wine lovers things..just pour and enjoy.

Off to my Sunday job; then my friend Randi arrives and I may be lost until Tuesday am when she leaves… Have a great couple of days…

To Katla (I think) – thanks for Hotel.com; I do want to drive the coast, but do to the time issues I am expecting to drive highway 5….

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


Kim from N. California

our auction win last night for the airstream - $25! like the retro look. oh and a book that gives the history of campbells soup

Happy Sunday! I would love to go back home and go to bed for a couple hours. We had a very busy day yesterday. We had our yearly motorcycle ride fund raiser. 54 people we in our group. Beautiful weather. Our group raised almost $3500. so not a bad for a one day run. They had a auction of the youth group members. We got two girls and they will come work at our house one weekend for up to 8 hours. I want to get my windows washed inside and out and get the basement window wells cleaned out and covers put on. So am excited about that. They will not come until middle of June, but that is ok.
Now I am working today. Tomorrow I am off and a girlfriend is coming to spend the day. She is from MI and only going to be here visiting a couple days.

Carol GA--Hope you feel soon.

Jane--Happy B-lated birthday. Hope you and Violet have a great time. Sorry to hear DDIL broke her wrist.

Heather--Looking forward to seeing DGS's cake when you have it all done. Just saw the picture of the cake. How cute!! I bet he loves it.

Lisa--I like the one weigh less in May then you did in April. I am going to add that one also. Thanks.

Carey--Thanks for the wise words on thought for the day.

Gin--WOW!! thanks for sharing the pictures.

Katla--Thanks for sharing about the mamogram. I told the tech doing mine that now it doesn't hurt as much because of lossing the weight.

Kim--Congrates on the vacation. I pray you have a very speical trip.

Terri--Good picture, thanks for sharing.

Sheila--Welcome, you have come to the right place for support and friendship. Come often and jump right in.

Mary--Thanks for the warning. I have seen that several time, just never clicked on it. Won't even consider it now. Thanks.

Pipcd--Looks like you gave some good fings at the auction,.

All caught up again and out of time. Enjoy this beautiful day. Love and pray for each one of you.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Kim - do you use TripAdvisor? I love it and do lots of reviews for them.

Congrats on all the NSVs folks, measurements, exercises etc. Great!

Welcome new people. This thread has changed my life. Stick with us!

The family party for DGS' s 4th birthday was good. The cake was much admired and it tasted delicious. Very moist and chocolatey. :laugh: He loved his presents. My DGD was in fine form and is a real character. I feel a bit flat now, but I'm probably just tired.

DDIL is finding my book a bit of a shock, but she is persevering. She can only read last thing at night and it's probably not bedtime reading. She is pleased for me though.
I have had an approach from the WI magazine about doing an article about me in the "Inspiring Women" slot. I have to send them a bit more info about me. I am not sure what to say about the book as it is not typical WI material. :ohwell: Dilemma. I will have to tell them it is Literary Fiction and they can decide. I wanted to inspire women with my transformation through weight loss and fitness and the unexpected results that can have, not only in the way you look, but also in the way you feel about yourself. My phobia about muzak disappeared along with my weight and the renewed creativity and self discipline I have discovered is a revelation to me. I no longer think of myself as a slob. :laugh:

Love to all. What a great gift we can give ourselves by simply sticking to the mfp rules. It works!

Heather UK

Good afternoon! I am doing that balancing thing today of trying to take time to relax yet get done those things that have to be done. I've done some of each, so I guess I must be doing something right, at least for today.

I am reading "Younger Next Year for Women" and am thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks to those if you who mentioned it. Even though it really recommends a heart monitor, that is simply not anywhere near the top of my needs list right now.

Kim - Speaking of needs...I am just about ready to order a new garbage disposal and, due to your wonderful example, install it myself. I think I probably need a couple of my PT appointments under my belt before I try it, though.

I gave in and went shopping at Goodwill on Friday. I got two pairs of cotton 'khaki' type pants, a pair of yellow capris, and a top. Now I feel like I have enough appropriate clothing to take to Dallas at the end of the month. If I will get in gear and work more on my abs, I will have more to wear. My goal is to be back imto the clothes in my closet by summer's end (if not before).

It makes me so happy and proud to read about y'all's lives everyday! I really appreciate your willingness to share. And, I'm sorry that I'm doing such a crappy job of commenting lately.

I plan to go out later and walk in the park. When I'm finished with that, I will have seven straight days of over 11,000 steps--a step towards getting totally back on track!

Off now to plan meals for the week. My chicken is grilled, my hamburgers are grilled, my spaghetti sauce is made, and I have tons of fresh veggies to be attended to.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Carol in sunny NC

Have you all noticed that many of the foods have the wrong calorie/fat content? I had posted last time that I was shocked when I logged in 5 Ritz crackers and it said they had something like 18 g of fat. Well it bugged me so much that I went and dug the box back out of the garbage (thank goodness it was near the top) and the package says 5 crackers 4.5 g of fat. Wish MFP would get rid of the erroneous ones, but definitely taught me a lesson. READ the package.

I think I'll head to the nursery now to buy some flowers. My porch could definitely use the brightening up. Anyone from north/central Texas have recommendations on what does well here? I am new to the southern climate.

Mary K from TX

well, i was wrong, i thought we were going to go workout first. didn't end up going to the gym at all. walked yogi instead at the local school so i could burn something off.

4 miles; mile 1=15min 38 sec; split pace=14 min 28 sec I think that might be a personal best and I'm really proud since I had taken almost 6 months off from really walking.

I know that the above stats are penny ante to some you hardcore folks, but I am damned proud of it. It's a hilly course.

Back to your regularly scheduled program...

nccarolb wrote: »

4 miles; mile 1=15min 38 sec; split pace=14 min 28 sec I think that might be a personal best and I'm really proud since I had taken almost 6 months off from really walking.

I know that the above stats are penny ante to some you hardcore folks, but I am damned proud of it. It's a hilly course.

Back to your regularly scheduled program...

Hey there!!! That stat rocks!!!!! Don't knock it! We all didn't start out as bullets, things take time. Way to go!!!!

Today's joke of the day:



A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of America, walked into the Branch and wrote "This iz a stikkup. Put all your muny in this bag."

While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window.

So he left the Bank of America and crossed the street to the Wells Fargo Bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the Wells Fargo teller.

She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbor, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a Wells Fargo deposit slip or go back to Bank of America.

Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, "OK" and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at Bank of America.

Today is the end of 9 weeks of stronglifts 5x5. During the last 3 weeks I lost 3 5/8 inches. The total for the 9 weeks is now 14 1/2 inches. I have also dropped 2 + pant sizes. I am in the middle of a size change. depending on how the pant is made I can wear a smaller size. Thisis an example of how the scale can sabotage you though. During the first 3 weeks of stronglifts 5x5 I lost 4.1 pound. I have now gained that back. But you can see that I am significantly tighter and smaller in size.

The amount of time I spend exercising has changed from 23 hours per week down to 11 1/2 hours per week.

The amount of calories I eat on a daily basis has changed from 1260 to 1560. I have looked at the scale 1 to 2 times per week the last 3 weeks and my weight fluctuates up and down those 4 pounds. If it goes higher and I am NOT getting tighter then I will adjust my calorie intake downward.

Right now I feel that I am building lean muscle mass. my abdomen has muscle contour and definition. I still find that my mental state is focused on eating. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time not thinking about food. Especially my comfort foods which are cakes cookies candy sweet treats. I am trying to substitute fruit when I crave a sweet. I am also trying to eat sour food like pickles and olives to stop the sweet tooth crave. That was suggested on Dr Oz.

The coconut oil pulling is still working well. Both my DH and I think our teeth are whiter, our tongues are Pinker, and we do not have a bad breath taste in our mouths. We do not wake up with morning breath. I would call it neutral.

Now that is my update for the last 3 weeks and total for 9 weeks. I hope that everybody got my message about the blue envelope with the number flashing that says you have a message. Do not open it or you are opening up a virus scam. I am expecting to get the rest of my OtterBox for my new cell phone tomorrow. I will let you know if I do.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Quick check in.

Carol.....I think your walk time was excellent! Most of the posters here are not that hardcore and would be thrilled to do what you did. I would! Congrats on scoring the new clothes.

Rori..... Have fun! Sunscreen!!! Please.

Mary k..... Yep, a lot of the numbers are off. Can not depend on them.

Selena...... Hope your Fitbit "shapes" up.

Vicki....amazing amount of money raised!!!

Did not get my massage yesterday. Checked in for it and phone rang......Gwen, had fallen in her garden and scraped her shin, bleeding, on Coumadin so she panicked. Raced over there. Could have taken care of it, cleaned, dressed, and cold pack but she was insisting on ER. Talked her into a doc in the box....it really wasn't ER worthy.....and she finally said ok.......dr did exactly what I would have. Then stayed with her so no massage, oh, well.

Bad night, finally took a Valium. Then slept until eleven. Got my tomato bed built with dh. Trying something new, now that I do not have to drag the plants around all day to keep them in the sun. Will finish transplants tomorrow. Darned rabbits have eaten off my phlox. Installed a battery op. Security light at the bottom of yard to see dog when she goes out at night. Don't think it is bright enough but is the one dh insisted on....too cheap!

Finished a great book, "the book of joe" by Jonathan tropper, anyone else read him? I think this one is a keeper, even underlined in it.

G'nite,
Yanniejannie