WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

stats for the day, it was a good workout, riding to/from work for the last 2 days on top of this, my legs are saying, HELLOOOOO!!!!
jacobs ladder- 30min, 67ft per min, 1994ft = 296cal
ski machine - 20min, 7incl, 20-35resist., .98mi = 185cal
rowing machine- 25min, 80aw, 4591meters or 2.85mi = 209cal
other- stretch, 10min = 32cal
total cal 722

Thank you all for the warm welcome, it's a blessing to have such a wonderful support group like you do.

@ Fanncy0626 - DH is very supportive of me in all things, although we have very disparate opinions on weight loss and nutrition. I fix all his meals in accordance to what he believes is the "best way" for him to lose and then I fix my own separately. That's part of the reason I'm here now. After fixing his dinner, I was done and would just grab a bag of chips for mine. Working on fixing those habits. No chips in the past 2 months *gasping*

@ Joyce, Indiana - My profile picture is from one of our trips to the Bahamas. In that one, I actually was a dolphin trainer ...for a day. One of the adventures I made sure I could check off my bucket list

@ Lisa H., W.TX - Irreverent and bluntly honest? Yup, that about sums me up, LOL.

@ Karen in Lawn Guyland - Welcome, I also just found this group of amazing women.

@ Linda - I agree with doing it together with your DH makes it so much easier, it removes a lot of temptations out of the pantry!

@ Ann R - Hope you at least had your court shoes on! We have a lot of ex-tennis players in our club. They seem to adapt really quickly and make the games very competitive. We just started playing in February, I absolutely love the game, it's so much fun! Plus the benefit of getting me OFF the computer and outside exercising.

@ Pipcd34 - I broke a sweat just reading your stats.

@ Meg, Omaha - Yep! the .6 grandchild is due in September. I'm looking forward to having another newbie!

Hope the rest of your day is happy and fulfilling,

Kerra

Kiriano - lmao
there is more to come. We go to red robin twice. Year, once for my friends bday meal and another for his. We r going to walk there for dinner, so more to the calorie burn count!

Just marking my spot. Welcome to all the newbies! Got in 6k steps so far today, loving my new Mother's Day Charge Fitbit gift! The sleep monitoring has been a real eye opener

Will try to write again later Enjoy the day Ladies! Italy in So Cal

I slipped up and got behind. Caught up through pg. 14 this am. Didn't take notes.....

Meg - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!
Heather - I hope your trip is just what you're hoping it will be!
Janet - Ditto about your cruise!
Becca - I guess one good thing about going to a nudist resort - less packing!

I messed up and backed into the garage door without opening it (AGAIN). It works but looks awful. I guess my Y money will be replacing it! The great thing about this is it reminds me of how wonderful hubby is about that sort of thing. While I'm busy calling myself "stupid" he is busy hugging me and telling me "Don't be so hard on yourself. You're only human. It's just a door." Gotta love him!

I hope I will have more time later to read more and maybe post again.

Love ya all!
Stay safe if you are in the path of these storms!

TNToni

At red robin having my once a yr free meal!

Did 45 Minutes of Paul Katemi's ASAP Band Camp video. I'd totally forgotten that I had this video. I really like him. Tomorrow's plan is to do a video by Mari Windsor Buns & Thighs Pilates. This is a new one for me.

The pool is cloudy. There's a little green in spots in the shallow end and in the deep end. The pool temp right now (about 10 am) is 77, but I'm sure it'll get warmer since the weather is supposed to be in the mid 80's. Guess I'll just have to go in the pool to sweep that green stuff. Ain't life tough??????

Mary from MN - sure, we can meet up here. Not a problem at all.

I have a bit of dilemma. We have an end-of-season bowling party on Thursday. Remember we had one last year and there were so many desserts? Well, I'm not going to bring a dessert this year. I'm going to bring a spinach dip along with veggies. I may be the only one who eats them, but that's OK. Anyway, my dilemma is this. They're planning to have wine, beer and water. I know I'll just have water. They're planning to serve hot dogs and brats. Well, I don't care for either of those. Now if they had hamburgers, I could probably get by with just having the hamburger fixings (lettuce, tomatos, etc). I feel bad in a way bringing my own sandwich, but I know that I'll feel bad if I have hot dogs and brats. I don't want to hurt their feelings, but at the same time, I don't want to come home and feel terrible. Truthfully, I'll probably wind up bringing a sandwich with me. Or maybe I'll just eat the veggies. But I do know that I won't have the hot dogs and brats

Fried up some salmon cakes to have later in the week. Right now the load of laundry is in the dryer.

Joyce - I'm like you, I'm VERY leery of clicking on any link, even if it's sent by someone I know and trust.

Lisa in W TX - Vince was in IT for 23 years. He does NOT like apple at all. Constantly complains that apple won't let you do certain things. You have to do things their way or no way. He loves to work on computers and this frustrates him. I can't count how many computers he's built over the years. We have a few computers in my exercise room that he wants to use for parts. How great that you're looking at working out in the hot weather in a positive lite (like bikrum yoga). Glad you're hydrating. I usually have around 100 ounces of water/day. One of the reasons I don't run is because I am constantly worried about my knees.

Karen from LI - happy belated birthday. Oh, how I hate getting the "at your age..." routine from doctors. What school does your daughter go to?

Linda - welcome! We can use another good talker!!! What part of VA are you from? My daughter lives in Reston and my cousin lives in Broadway. How wonderful that your hubby is with you on this journey

Carey - so glad you found the lid from your little dipper! I thought they came with one!

annr - if you have the confidence to go to a nudist camp, you definitely have the confidence to do bellydancing

Oh, I was out by the pool earlier pulling weeds that grew between the rocks and guess what I found???? You gals in TX can probably guess. Yup, a snake skin. Freaked me out

kerra - Jessica did a "behind the scenes" at Seaworld once where she was feeding and training the dolphins. She really enjoyed that

Carol in NC - even tho Jesssica now has her own 2-bedroom apt, you should see how much stuff she has at our house! I wish she'd organize it.

Sylvia - (((big hug))))) When we go to ceramics, usually I put one coat of paint on and then let that dry until the next time we go there. At least I know it's completely dry. Now they do have hairdryers and some people use them a lot since you need to put 3 coats of paint on the item, but I usually only put one coat and let that air dry. Now have fun, ya hear????

katla - as much as I complain about Vince, you're right, he IS a keeper. I honestly think he enjoys testing the pool water and getting to play "mad scientist". He won't let me go to WalMart at night alone since he knows that I don't have a concealed carry permit. It's just these little things that I love about him. Like I know how much he hates to go out to dinner on Mother's Day, yet earlier tonight he suggested we go to Red Lobster (but we have to go early before it gets really crowded)

Michele in NC

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Barbie - it sounds like you are well prepared! I usually use my app on my phone. Have a fun vacation!

Lisa in Vancouver - welcome! You've come to the right place. Just join in and come often. Sign your name as to what you want to be called and where you are from.We have another Lisa and that will distinguish between you two.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Hi Mary from Minnesota

Is there a way I can save this discussion so I can find it easily? I just happened to search all discussions for 'Vancouver' and it led me to your post in this group that was a response to mine. Otherwise, does everyone search for '50' every time and find it that way, or...? Must be an easier way!

I can be called Lisa from Vancouver or if too confusing with the other Lisa maybe I could be called LisaM?

Lisa from Vancouver

Hi Everyone,

Back from an evening out at a work related function. We had a nice time... Good people and I like to smooz The speeches were disappointing but at least I did not get into any heated discussions.

Not sure how to count the calories. Food was delish but all various types of ethnic dishes. For example grilled fish heads, baked curried goat, rice w/vegis, and for desert sweet rice and bean curd. Topped off with Bedouin coffee. I had saved 900 calories so I'll max them out and call it even-I guess.

Carey I think I'll try that bookmarking thing too. Thanks.

Michelle I think pools are both a lot of fun and a lot of work. I think I would do the sweeping during the hottest part of the day.

Sylvia I find a nap helps just about anything anytime. I know I need one when I imagine the floor feeling like a new pillow top mattress.

TNToni I don't usually back into the garage door-I drive into them. Actually I did it once. Our drive goes downhill -just a little bit. Our old van had stopped running before it was all the way in the driveway. I thought if a friend and I gave it a little push I could jump in and get it off the street. Well the grade gave the van much more momentum than I thought and since it was bigger than the garage door the front pushed the door in but the roof racks stopped it from going any further. My husband who is an engineer teased me a lot about my lack of knowledge re:physics but was really pretty good about it and put in a new door that night. About a year later he did the same thing we both laugh about it now.

Tomorrow is Mother's Day not sure if I'll go to church. We do not have children and since my Mom died I really struggle w/all the fan fair. On Mother's Day I feel so invisible. I also have heard Proverbs 31 a lot and it is often the sermon text for the day. Those who know the passage ever notice how busy this woman is and all her husband does is sit.

Well best to get myself to bed.

Naiomi2015 on a 60F night in Massachusetts

Done my strength and weight training for the day. I brought my band and lighter weights, so I double up the weights in one hand. Did 30 mins and I know we will be walking today. It's cloudy so might not do Worms Head.
It really is fabulously beautiful here. Lots of lambs all bleating, gorse on the hills, the most amazing sweep of beach and tiny white cottages. All protected by the National Trust, which we belong to. From our cottage we can see across the Bristol Channel to the North Devon coast.

Sylvia - you sound JUST like me before I go away. I was like that this time as well. I just keep telling myself I will love it when I get there and I always do. I have other friends who go through the same process. It's a pain, but I don't let it stop me going on holiday. I really, really, really didn't want to go away this time and had a very hard job getting packed and organised. Now I'm here I'm very happy and soooooo glad I came! ! ! :flowerforyou:

Speak later.

Heather in Captain Edgar Evans's birthplace (Joyce!) in the Gower Peninsular, Wales, UK

morning kids~
Sylvia have an awesome trip~
Heather~ stunning views.. one of my favorite series of books is the James Herriot series, all creatures great and small and so on.. the way he described all of the beautiful countryside.. would love to be over there..
I have no desire to see Europe, I only want to travel to see England,and Ireland....
we were busy yesterday, and will be busy today.. my DSIL brought down a beautiful plant with a solar hummingbird on it. for Mother's day so sweet,
It will be interesting to see if I hear from my children... I might just have to call my daughter

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

Happy Mother's Day to all you losers as well as the past losers and future losers. I only skimmed the posts, as we are packing to drive to Charleston in the wind and rain. Ana won't slow us down, by golly. Actually I'm glad it came ashore so maybe the ocean will be calm for our cruise??? *wishin' and hopin'* I do wish all you lovely ladies a wonderful day and that someone will make it special for you.

My friend arrived from Milwaukee, Friday night and we have not shut up since she got here. I didn't realize it has been over 20 years since we had seen each other but we picked up as though it were yesterday. It is so nice to have friends like that in your life and I feel so privileged to get this opportunity to reunite and spend this time together. Her cancer has no cure but she is doing well, considering she has to have a two day Chemo every three weeks. She is just a special person with three wonderful kids that in their 40's still call me Aunt Janet.

You wonderful ladies will be in my thought even thought I might not post during the cruise. I'll keep you in my prayers and hope you do the same for me.

Welcome to all the Newbies. 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 wish you all a happy and healthy week ahead.

Thought for the day:

Being defeated is often a temporary condition.
Giving up is what makes it permanent.
Joseph Campbell

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

Happy Mother's Day~ well the DH has a cold and is in a rotten mood, should be a swell day
did take a couple of Heron things over to my 2 girlfriends that are Heron lovers too..
I have to grocery shop and DH will wait in car, I dont like that, I feel pressured.. going to make BBQ pork in crock pot and cornbread for dinner for DH, will buy some salad fixins for me and have some chicken

Happy Mother's Day!

Meg: Try Wal-Mart for little dipper's.

Sylvia: Have a wonderful trip, it's always stressful getting ready but sure is fun once you're there!

Italy: What is the sleep monitoring telling you? I've often wondered how well I'm sleeping.

Michele: Just a thought don't they have tofu dogs or something like that you could take and have them cook for you (assuming they'll be bbqing)?

Naomi: Hope the bookmark works for you. I think it's time to reframe the day as "Beautiful Ladies Day" and remember how wonderful your Mom was and how fantastic her daughter is too!

Janet: I love your thought for the day. Hope you have a safe and fantastic cruise!

Grandmallie: I hope you have a wonderful day, be kind to yourself and take your time doing the grocery shopping.


I had a wonderful day yesterday. I've hired someone to give me a hand getting some of my documentation in order and when she arrived neither of us had lunch. So we went to a new restaurant and the food was just fantastic and so unique. I had a turkey cobb sandwich. The atmosphere was wonderful. We spent about 2 hours having lunch and chatting. She even picked up the tab! Then on the way home I was talking about trying a chicken curry recipe and she mentioned a spice store enroute so we stopped.

It was an Indian spice store Heather! There were so many different items to look at. I ended up buying 2 different curry spices one is called Rick's one is a Jamaican mix and I also bought green chilli chutney. I don't know what chutney is and I heard that green chili are milder than red. I need to expand my horizons somehow and I'm finding that variety is definitely the spice of life! After that we stopped at 3 different dollar stores looking for stickers and a large gift bag. All in all it was a wonderful day and I think I've found a friend!

I was able to surprise another friend with a slow cooker (same as mine) as she didn't have one and it did my heart good to see how overcome she was. That slow cooker was worth it's weight in gold!

Thought for the day: Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto. - Dale Carnegie

Have a wonderful day beautiful ladies!

Carey-Edmonton