WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

Good morning ladies. What a wonderful group you all are. I'm so glad I happened to find you all a couple months ago.

My schedule has been so busy lately that my food and exercise have been awful. I continue to try and and mindful that when I blow it food wise it is not permission to continue down that path forever! School ends for my kids here in 3 weeks and I am so ready for the year to be over.

Last night my DS had 3 kids from school were here making Greek gyros from scratch in MY kitchen. It's a group project and they have Greece. They also made the pita bread and Tzatziki sauce from scratch too. I will heat the meat in the morning and bring it to him at school to serve to his class around 11:30 am. Tonight it's my DD turn. She has Sweden and is making cinnamon buns with 3 kids from school in My kitchen! Dinner was subs from Jersey Mikes since DH really likes their food. I'm always cleaning

Good morning ladies! I have to go to the eye doctor. Then I will come back and do my exercise for the day. And will finish marking and getting the moving sale ready. I think that I am just about done.

Michele - I hope everything goes well for Vince. You are very creative. Did you follow a pattern for the tree skirt? I did a rug years ago and it took me forever. The finished product is beautiful though.

Janet- bummer! That just doesn't seem fair. You are right about the insurance going up though. Better to take the hit now.

Joyce - I had to give up the rides at the park as well. I get too dizzy now. It is a tough decision.

Kalona - congratulations on the 4 pound weight loss!

Allison-you can do it! Eat right move more.

Italy-it sounds like you are on cleaning patrol after your kids. It's nice that they come to your house to do the projects. That says a lot about you.

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Good morning everyone. Feeling much better - only had one coughing fit last night about 2 a.m. and then managed to get a good sleep for a change. It is going to be another hot day so will probably spend most inside. Get myself ready to go back to work tomorrow. Silly to go back to work for one day but I haven't been at work since the 14th of May. Kind of worried about how high the pile is ....eeeeekkkkkk!!!!!

TOPS was good last night = the girls that went to the PRD convention came back so inspired. really sad I was sick and couldn't go!!

Best get my butt in gear and get something done today!

Hugs to everyone
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Good morning everyone! So far, on target except for getting my step count in. My job is date-driven, and sedentary, so end of month activities keep me pretty tied down and it gets difficult to step away from my devil-machine and walk the halls for a short break.
Registered last month for an exam (working on an advanced degree) and then missed the date yesterday because I got too wrapped up fixing someone else's mistake at work. Bummer for me, I'm out 325.00.
Can I take it out on the numb-nuts with the helmet-hair at work? Louisville slugger to her new truck's headlights ought to do the trick.
I'm trying to look on the bright side and think maybe it just wasn't to be and I'm better off not sitting for it, but, boy that stinks. I've been smoke free for going on 20 years but man I could smoke one a foot long right now.
I'm definitely going to walk off that glass of Pinot I'm having when I get home.

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

Good Morning Ladies,

I have had computer problems so this post has responses from probably 3 days ago. I’m sorry for the length but feel free to skip over it if you’d like.

Jules, welcome to a great group of ladies who are not only supportive but also full of all kinds of interesting and useful information. Many of us have lost and gained over the years. I had about given up on ever being below 200 lbs. again, until I accidentally discovered this lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise. I have to say that I feel better than I have in years, and I’m only 5/8 of the way to my possible goal weight. Come often and join right in and you will learn that this works. What part of the state do you live in?

Pip, happy happy Pippity Birthday. I hope it’s been a wonderful one for you. (I know it's late now. )

Mary, congrats on the new house. I had a feeling things would work out. If you don’t rent out the cabin soon, we can just take turns coming to visit. Lol The packing will go smoothly and before you know it you will be unpacking in your new home. How far is it from your current home?

Barbara, you will feel like you know many of us if you come and read the posts every day. I haven’t met any of these lovely ladies but can’t explain how close I feel to many of them.

Heather, will be thinking of you and DH tomorrow. I hope all goes well. Your DGD is a doll.

Bearwood, welcome. Eating healthy all the time is not so much fun. The thing is, for me, it’s more fun than being fat all the time. It comes down to a decision and what we want more. Food and fat or healthy eating and weight loss. Come often and join right in. If you chose healthy eating you will find lots of support. Good luck.

Katla, sounds like an absolutely wonder sailing trip. So glad you met up with your friends and that DH was willing to go. Hopefully he’ll be ready again soon.

Sylvia, car shopping can be frustrating at best. The prices are just ridiculous, as far as I’m concerned. Houses didn’t cost that much when we were first married. DH has a Kia SUV and loves it. One reason he looked at it was the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. He’s had it 2 ½ years and it’s been very good so far. Good luck to you.

Leal, welcome. This is the right place for support. It sounds like you have a good attitude and know this is a lifetime commitment so I’m sure you’ll be successful. Come often and join right in.

Terri, you along with many others are such an inspiration for exercising. I know I will never try to work in exercise every chance I get, because that just isn’t me, but you all give me the incentive to do my hours’ worth and I thank you for that. I’m very disappointed in some parts of my body as I lose weight, and surprised at how good some parts look. I know the exercise has to help so I’ll do what I can.

Joan, what are you doing with 6 sizes in your closet? LOL I know it’s risky to get rid of all my big sizes, but now that I know I can actually lose weight, I will never let myself get that big again. I just hate that I can’t share some of my clothes with those passing through this size on their way to smaller. So sorry you aren’t sleeping well. I’ll tell you what I tell myself, “any exercise is better than none”. I have a friend that sets the timer on her stove each morning and moves around the house for 30 minutes, picking up, putting on wash, vacuuming, and whatever, to just keep moving. I know most of us do the things that she does, but she is making a conscious effort to move nonstop for 30 minutes. Not to mention she gets a lot done in the process. What is this about “blue thread” for your meeting? I thought it was a book club, not a sewing circle? (Just kidding, feeling a bit silly this morning.)
skuehn48, I know packing up and moving is not all fun, but I always found it an adventure too. Be sure to cull things both as you pack and again when you unpack. That’s the only way I can keep things thinned out. Sounds like you have the pet situation sorted out, so that’s good. I wish you a very smooth transition and safe travels. When do you leave?

Kim, OMG, I hate to laugh about someone knocking themselves out, but that story about the progressives has me ROFL> I guess it’s a good thing that I have worn progressives from day one. I didn’t realize it was so hard to get used to. I absolutely love them for computer work and never realize I’m looking through a different part.

Vicki, great that you have started the squats. It sounds like you have lots of work=out buddies, but I’d say DGD has a little advantage, so I wouldn’t be making any bets. Lol

Sylvia, love the sign for make it yourself. That’s me, too. I still have a flower arrangement (than needs to be thrown out) that I did about 25 years ago. I remember when checking out at the Carolina Pottery counter and it came to a little over $75 for the silk flowers. I definitely could have bought it already arranged for way less. In fact, I think I’ll throw out the flowers today.

TNToni, glad you are back on track, right where you belong.

Barbie, have fun with your rain barrel. I think a knitted hat for your rain barrel would be very cute. Or maybe just a sweater for the winter?

Becca, you had me laughing at your wish for going to a Fat Camp and eat healthy and just exercise and cry a lot. I love your "Marriage Therapy". I watch Married at First Sight too, but DH doesn’t watch it.

Michele, I hope Vince gets good news. If the procedure would prevent tachycardia maybe that is the route they will recommend. Wishing the best.

Joyce, I am just so impressed that you like those rides. I’ve never been much of an amusement ride person. (I just always went to eat.) We have been to Disney three times that we stayed on the grounds. That is terrific to not have to drive in and park. My back started getting bad enough that I just couldn’t do all the walking so we haven’t been in years. I just feel for large families since it has gotten so expensive. But I’ll admit, it is the only place I have ever been that surpassed my expectations. They really know how to do things right.

Kalona, I know what you mean about missing a day and never catching up. I missed about your move? Are you moving to a new location and what kind of shop? Congrats on the 4 pound loss. Keep it up.

Lillian, glad you are finally feeling a little better.

Jules, that’s a bummer that you are not only out the money but missed the exam. Will it be offered again any time 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.

When I got back from the cruise I had gained 10 pounds. It was only a 5 night cruise, for pete’s sake. That did actually count 3 extra days with my friend, eating things I normally don’t. I could eat my normal diet on the cruise and gain weight, because of drinking and the fattening mixes. But that’s a price I’m willing to pay. Anyway, this morning I was down 11 pounds from when I returned from the cruise. Yay!!!! And Thank you, lord.

I hope you all have the most wonderful, positive and healthy day.

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

Janet, I live in Florence county, a little burg called Johnsonville. How's that traffic today?

Dipping into the posts like a hummingbird… so many, too many to touch all…

Welcome to all the newbies… I’ve been here just over a month, felt so welcome here…

Lesley in Tasmania, and the rest who worry - we live nowhere near where the floodwaters are… we are in far West Texas. So far, all my family in East Texas is fine, as well. We’re supposed to go over to the Dallas area next week 4th, 5th and 6th, for my favorite niece’s high school graduation. Fingers crossed all has calmed down by then.

Heather in the UK – glad the hubby’s done and dusted. Hope he continues well. I’m a bit of a seafood nut, myself.

Cynthia – hope the bronchitis has improved by now…

Lillian – so glad your respiratory troubles are getting better.

Terri in Milwaukee – LOVE the flip-flop washcloths… might steal that idea!

Sue, soon to be in WA – much luck with the move. Done that way too many times in my life… Ex-military wife.

Vicki in NE – I envy the squats… my knees will not tolerate those or lunges. Maybe someday, once I’ve got the little buggers replaced.

Carol from NC (temporarily in Dallas) – stay dry and have fun!

TNToni – The cabinet sounds wonderful. I love old wooden pieces.

Meg from Omaha – Thanks for letting us know about Kerrie Orozco’s funeral.

Becca – I like Extreme Makeover too, but I have to fast-forward through the tears. Makes me want to throw something at the TV after a while.

Mary from Minn – Don’t envy the sale… done THAT way too many times, too! Hope you make a mint, though.

Janet – sorry about the ticket… Those unexpected budget blows just stink, as do the unexpected pounds. At the same time, you made memories with your friend that will last the rest of your life. You can make the pounds go away in a few months… and considering what travel does to me, five of them are probably water!

Joyce – One of my favorite sis-in-laws also has MS and has to make similar decisions, and I know it’s tough. You know your strengths better than anyone… but it’s also your life to live. The need for assistance at the end is not so high a price to pay for something you love doing that much! We all worry so much about what other people think, but most people are looking inward, rather than outward, and if they glance our way, they forget moments later, as their minds are on their own problems. I hate to see you forgo something you want to do for a moment’s embarrassment, when it obviously brings you so much joy. I once saw a gentleman in a Las Vegas casino wearing a T-shirt that said on the back “I’m not stoned, I have Parkinson’s” in really big letters. I thought it was both funny and a really good way to get people to just shut up… he staggered when he walked, and I’m sure he got tired of the looks and whispers. I’m not saying you should or shouldn’t advertise your MS. But at the same time, your need for assistance is your business, not theirs.

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Woke up thinking about the quilt, which just shows I’m in the middle of a project. They usually occupy most of my brain, the big projects… and I solve the design problems while I’m asleep, often waking up with solutions.

Writing again, too, which makes me even happier. Putting together the quarterly “Best of” for the writers’ workshop that I’m part of in the nearby town, and this quarter, the theme is “summers and seasons.” Wrote a piece of verse about my husband, titled “Summer Smile.” Makes me happy when I’m writing again.

Set the pieces of the quilt into the fabric frame, NOT sewn together yet, just making sure I haven’t buggered the sides of the panes at left and bottom of each panel… below is a quick and dirty peek at it. As I said, these are just set down on a flat surface. The colored bits of paper are stickies so that when I go to sew them together, I put them in order!

May goals: So far, other than the “Get on the scale once a week,” and “don’t obsess,” which go together, and both of which I’ve had suck-all success at accomplishing, I’ve done well on my May goals.
Weigh less than April – check.
Keep protein at 64+ grams daily – check
Calories at 1000+ daily – check – actually at 1300 – 1400 this week, doing quite well on that one
Add flex/core/wts before running – finally sorting that one out this week, the last two days .

Best to all, finally cooled down from this morning’s run. Off to the showers!
Lisa H in West Texas

(for an idea of the size, there will be about an eight-inch border around the whole panel set on a queen-size bed)

Going for my mammogram aka "boobie squeeze" now then home to heat and drive Greek food to DS at school. With the end of the month my work really picks up so I will have to work later today and the rest of the week.
I wanted to mention that my posts keep getting cut off so I'll add this again- prayers for all you ladies and your DH with health challenges. Congratulations to all that exercised today and/or met calorie goals. So far I'm on track for today. Walked 2 miles in my neighborhood and will do my CS stretching video at 1:30 before I sit at the computer to work.
Maryanne in So Cal

talk to the hand damnit!!! my feelings are hurt

Hi Ladies...I'm back from my mini vacation.
Time to get back to the program.
Will post more when I have a chance.

Chris in beautiful MA