WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

Good afternoon! There is no way I can catch up but that doesn't mean you're not in my thoughts. This weekend was a really rough one for food. It seemed that I lost all of my boundaries with food. I'm doing better today and am trying to get to the bottom of the emotional reasons for being so out of control. In any case, I had my MRI on Friday. I've been in a lot of pain since then--the way they propped my arm/shoulder was painful. This morning, my shoulder was essentially locked because my range of motion was so limited. I'm struggling through work right now and can't wait to get home so that I can place my arm wherever it is most comfortable and quit with the stoicism. I go back to the doctor on Wednesday and I certainly do hope he has some answers!

I hope everyone is doing well and I will try to do a better job of keeping up!

Carol in miserably hot NC

Happy Monday ! ! !

Becca – I agree, we need to love our bodies regardless of their appearance. I am not there yet, so I will continue my admiration of you. Yesterday was the first time in several decades that I went for a bra fitting. I was incredibly uncomfortable at first, but the young gal listened, made eye contact (instead of eye/brea$t contact), and was incredibly helpful, calm, and friendly. She was unable to find me anything that was perfect, helped me choose the lesser of the evils, and encouraged me to return after I lose more weight. All in all, a nice experience, even though it didn’t end with success. That’s the closest I have ever come to nude in front of someone except DH or OB.

KateKyi – I wish I could do tatting. I get impatient with my projects, so it may not be good for me. I started a crochet group in the hopes that people would teach me to crochet, and they did. The people I know who knit and crochet have always been willing to teach others. I hope you share a picture of your tat project when you are done.

Carey – Congrats on your 1 year smoke-free.

Bring on the big hands ! ! ! My ex had little hands (and was passive/aggressive, condescending, and vindictive), but current DH has big hands. He allows me to be me ! ! !

Elizabeth, - you can do it ! ! ! Just start over, starting right now!

Renny – Isn’t it amazing how some people are so stubborn and stuck on what they think someone else should look like? I was always muscular and flexible, so I gravitated to gymnastics as my chosen sport. This meant I lifted weights for fun, and I kept getting bigger and always weighed WAY more than I looked. Even in the sport of gymnastics, being “meaty” wasn’t popular until MaryLou Rettin (sp?). But, as my weight trickles off (it is VERY slow for me right now, but I’ll keep trying), gravity is becoming VERY mean to me, and these areas that used to be bulges and now hanging lumps of yuck. So it takes some getting used to looking into the mirror. I am happy that your Mom had such wisdom, and I am also thankful for my parents, because my paternal grandpa was not so nice and open-minded, so my parent did damage control after every visit.

Carol - Hugs while you wait for the results of your MRI. It's okay to be stressed right now, and now is the time to start over. You can do it ! ! !

Today is a bad day for me, too, but with arthritis, not food. I think every single one of my joints is having an RA flare today. At least it makes me feel painfully balanced. I know I have not consumed my usual trigger foods, so I'm going to keep telling myself that once it finally stops raining everything will go back to normal. So far my food plan is going well, and I'm confident that I have finally gotten myself over the plateau, and am heading back into loser-ville. I just know in my heart that I will see one-derland by next month. Cheers ! ! !

As usual, I got so involved reading most of your posts that I forgot to take notes again. Please know that I read everything, and have you all in my thoughts and prayers, and appreciate your friendships.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Hi Ladies...
Trying to catch up, can't just yet.

Bless me for I have sinned...I had martinis, pasta, ice cream, cheeseburger, brownies (3), and lots and lots of fun!
I ate and drank for the past 4 days more than the past 9 months but a lot less that I would have a year ago. One last dinner this evening and I think I can stay within my calorie limit and then it's back on track. I won't get on the scale but my clothes still fit so I don't think I did that much damage.

Lisa in TX...I went to an author event on Thursday evening. This is a very well know author and I was very surprised that there were only about 25 people there (the room was only 1/2 filled), and this is suburban Boston. I tell you this to hopefully ease your disappointment about the lackluster showing at your author event the other night. I suspect alot of people are very busy this time of year and just couldn't attend. I'm sure you were as enthuastic to your fans as our author was with us.

Chris in MA

mikesmom - don't fool yourself, you did some damage there LOLOLOL

Oh, Carol.........hope you are more comfortable and pain free shortly.

Joyce........The perfume "Heaven Scent" would give me a h/a every time I was around it, also, the flower hyacinth will do a number on me too. Loved your pics. What a change!

We are certainly all different in how we got to where we are today with weight. Most of the older posters know my path here but, for you newbies..........I was skinny, and I mean SKINNY, as in painfully thin. Didn't hit 100lb. until I was 30. Gained a bit in my 30's. Had my daughter at 40 and weighed 127 pre delivery, (she was 7lb 5oz). I was back to pre pregnancy weight, about 110, in less than a week. When she was 4yrs. I got on a scale and was 119 and absolutely horrified. I do want to make it clear that there was no eating disorder involved in my underweight years, I ate everything. Went from 119 to 105 in seven weeks by cutting back a little and adding a 30 min. walk after dinner......easy peasy, I thought. HA!!! What I wouldn't give to be 119 now!!!! First hot flash was at 42 and still coming......at 63. Will be on MFP three years in Jan. and it's been in large part due to the wonderful women on this thread that I've kept it up despite backsliding a number of times. Even if not totally successful, I must keep trying or I'll just keep gaining and gaining.....

MargaretMN.......YAY for 2lbs. down!

Heather.........Love the idea behind Level Out Your Day; it just makes sense.

Lagopus.........Another gorgeous pic; those mountains!!!

Jules.......Congrats on that A!!!! I hear you on the heat and humidity. Not a hugger here either until the last few years.

Grits.......When I was little, we had a cat that would jump up on the back door stair banister and rattle the door knob when she wanted to come in.


Carey........MAJOR, MAJOR kudos on the nonsmoking anniv!!!!!!! Been there, not easy. I have one of those antique china cabinets with the rounded glass fronts and have the very few family antiques in it.........my mother was one who always thought newer was better. I treasure what I do have. It was a major undertaking to get that china here by DD and myself; found it in a antique shop about 4hrs. away and bought it then actually picked it up more than 2yrs. later because the guy never got around to delivering it. But now I get to see the few pieces I have every day and it means the world to me.

I was a nudist for a few brief moments (at night) skinny dipping in Lake Michigan in the 70's. It was during what seems like another lifetime. Hmmmmmm, had a ladies exercise class lunch today and I did wear a maxi sundress that DD bought and then didn't have enough "on top" to wear........so I took it off her hands, felt quite daring, added a big brimmed hat and sandals.

Best to all,
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic, wishing for a rain shower

I find myself checking out the post three or four times during the day. That way I don't get so far behind. I try to take a break and eat every three hours so that I do not overindulge. And my blood sugar doesn't spike.

Carey - One year smoke-free good for you!

Carol - I hope your shoulder feels better soon.

Terri- I hate it when my arthritis Acts up! I only have it in my hands so I really feel for you!

Chris - you are so naughty! I have not been so good lately either. I started being really strict with myself yesterday and I am doing well again today. We just need to get back on track!

Kate- Nice bike ride!

Lisa - that was a bear of a work out! Great job!

Yanniejannie- thanks for sharing your story! I know it is going to end in great success. Your outfit sounds darling!

Back to work for me!

Mary from Minnesota

:::: lifting up my leg, marking my spot:::::

Casey...1 year smoke free, many, many congratulations!

Chris in MA

I just found this on the internet because I wondered how many calories I burned playing with my grandkids:

"Calories Burned - Playing with Kids
Find out how many calories you burn for Playing with Kids. The number of calories you burn while exercising is dependent on the exercise you do, your weight, and the time spent doing the exercise. Use the calories burned calculator below to see how many calories you burned during your workout.

Your Weight in Pounds: 153
Minutes Spent Exercising: 60
Calculate
› Calories Burned: 363"

I need a nap

@terri_mom Congrats on the new sling harness!!! I did that a couple of months ago, and she measured me in a G size...I was like G? Really? I tried it on and was no most definatly am not a G....finally settled on a DD but now I do not think so either. When I have it on I feel like I have the front of a buick on my body... It makes me feel like I have a sumo wrestlers suit on and I want to mow people over... I have it in my drawer, but I don't think it will get much use. Its padded abit in the cup and that is plain ridiculous... Who pads a 44DD bra anyway...sheesh..
Forgive me for I have sinned. (saw that earlier and its fitting)
It's my birthday, so I had my sandwich from yesterday I never ate, (because I ate the KFC chicken instead). I ate the sandwich for breakfast. My husband looked at me and said...weird. I purposefully talked with my mouth full at that moment... We went to our local food bank, and they were handing out JC's Mint cookie crunch covered mint Pie Pops. Oh momma, I had that for lunch, and now I can't really eat anything else with any sort of calories.... I will have spaghetti flavored AIR and breathe deeply....or just go over my caloric intake. I shall let you know which way I will go hahaha.
Another TOPS lady drove her car and met us at the food bank. She is a proud woman, and felt really shy about the whole deal. I look at it this way... my husband served 20 yrs taking care of the country via the Navy. Its the countries turn to help him out. Especially after transplant. I have no shame in asking for help. I hug the people that give me food, and I share the wealth when I get too big of something, ie; bag of apples, or oranges. I can't possiblly eat a whole bag of those, so I give them to neighbors or take to my TOPS meeting as giveaways.
I have had a couple of people approach me and ask if I would run for Leader of the TOPS group. I shall decline though, because I still need to work on alot of issues at home. Its an honor to be asked, but part of me doesn't quite wish to be so relied upon. I am still learning to put myself first in my life.
Great job with all of your many successes! Keep doing what you are doing! To those needed support, I am one of your bestest fans! You all are a great bunch of people, and I am honored to call you friends. :-)
Becca by the Beach feeling Blessed.