WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

Hi everyone, my name is Janice. I have been on the site off and since January. I want to loose weight, learn to love myself, get and stay healthy, and to feel good all the time. So far my weight loss is just over 9 pounds. I walk everyday, and try to get in my 10000 steps. Other than that, what I am lacking is motivation, and need to figure out what to do when you are having 'one of those days', the kind that makes you eat everything in site and still not be satisfied.

Happy Birthday Becca
Chris in MA

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Heather, who knew? I’d have never guessed that you were not always this motivated, self-sufficient writer that we see here today. Good for you, even if you took a while to get there. (((Hugs)))

Carey, a big CONGRATS on the not smoking. I quit for 12 years about 20 years ago and I swear it was easier at that time than this time. I guess I was working and staying busier? I just want to eat something constantly. Way to go!!!NO MORE

Sylvia, you are absolutely right that breathing the mold is not good for you. I hope you don’t put off the repairs too long.

Poop, you have to stop peeing on the thread. Plus, leg lifting is for boys—girls squat!

Katia, I can’t believe your neighbor said something about your wrinkly skin! How old is she? Great that you can now let it not bother you. I’d have probably had so say something smart like, “thanks for noticing”. So glad you aren’t buying cartons of ice cream and having “piggy parties” all by yourself. 

Sylvia, I love the page you shared with us!!!!!

Elizabeth, just know it happens to the best of us. The funny thing is that sometimes it doesn’t affect the scales. That feeling stuffed an bloated is to remind us why we don’t want to do it again. Talk about a piggy party. Lol

Lori, what a beautiful park. Do you do any exercising there? Well, in the summer, I mean; unless making snow angles counts?

Penny, even if you don’t get your jogging in, it’s not like you have been sitting on your *kitten* all day. Beautiful mountain.

Jules, yay is right for your A. Yay for your A. Oh shoot, I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. You get the idea. I’m proud of you.

Mary, LOL that you don’t want to come out of the closet.

Heather, OMG, I had no idea. I’m one of those huggy people and was planning on giving you a big hug if we got to meet. It will be so natural for me, so you’ll just need to put your hand out flat in my face, like a stop sign. I don’t want to hug you then have you say “yuck” in that cute British accent.

Barbie, and we thank you for the same plus keeping this going all this time. ((((Hugs))))

Carol, I hate that your shoulder is giving you so much pain. Sometimes the MRIs and CAT scans can be so very painful because of a position they need you to hold. Please feel better fast! (((Hugs)))

Terri, I hope that RA flare burns out quickly. I’m so excited for you approaching onederland. It is so very wonderful to get there. I actually keep forgetting that my weight starts with a 1 and not a 2. Lol We’re all pulling for you. I’m with you on the hanging lumps of yuck. I’m so excited that mine aren’t still full of fat, but really?? Ya gotta laugh, right? At least under clothes, it all looks better.

Ydaily, love your walking buddy. Thanks for sharing.

Chris, ok, what is the occasion for all of this gluttonous eating? And why weren’t we all invited? Girl, you get back on track and stop bragging about all that fun.

Yannie, I’ll bet you looked stunning in your sundress and hat! I lived in Milwaukee in the 70’s and every time I stuck my toe in Lake Michigan it was COLD! You must be a lot younger than me, cause I wouldn’t have gotten in it with a wet suit on. LOL

Carol, good for you on going “you tube”. The fact that you tried it is what counts. We all have to start at the beginning. Good for you.

Janetr, I keep seeing all the floods on the National Weather. Stay safe.

Becca, I for one like the light padding in the bras. Why? Well if I don’t have it, and wear a silky type fabric or a tee shirt fabric, one can see my nips. It might have been sexy when I was young, but not so much at my age. LOL Good for you on turning down leader at TOPS. It is not always easy to do but I figure we deserve to put ourselves first for a change and let some others take the helm. I don’t know about you but I have been a leader most of my life so I’m making myself say no for a while. Happy Birthday, girl!!! Hope you celebrate big time but low calorie.

Barbie, I like that one: “My detours are very close to the main road”.

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 did take a picture with my phone at the beach yesterday, but can’t get it to post. Next time I’ll take my camera and see if I have better luck posting. I had a meeting tonight and luckily they didn’t serve food. It was really hot today so I stayed inside and was rather lazy. I’m eating good lately but moving the scale ever so slowly. I told a friend tonight that I’m sticking with it if I only lose a pound a month. Thank you all for sharing and caring. I wish you all to have your dreams come true and be as healthy as possible.

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.

Love,
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC

DJ - I love reading your responses to everyone, because you are so witty, caring and motivational! Thanks for being you!

Mary from Minnesota

Happy Birthday Becca! :flowerforyou:

Renny: Thanks for the warning about the Farmville scam. :devil: :mad:

Janet: This particular neighbor has very few filters. What comes into her mind comes out of her mouth. :ohwell: She’s the same age as me, and the next breath after saying my skin is wrinkly she said she needs to lose weight. I let it go. :ohwell: As to cartons of ice cream, I buy it by the cone. A whole carton wouldn’t last long in my care unless it was a disgusting flavor. I have much better “won’t power” in the grocery store than in my kitchen. :embarassed:

Pip: You are a rebel at heart who bikes to work in Western WA year round, stays fit, has a great relationship with her DH, loves her dogs... It just doesn’t quit. Naughty, naughty, naughty. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:



My filter free neighbor sent me a link to a longevity calculator sponsored by an insurance company. I’ll see if I can pass it along. I got age 98. Holy smoke! I'm not sure I like that! (Unless I'm having nonstop fun.) http://media.nmfn.com/tnetwork/lifespan


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

June 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.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon - I've never worn a bikini in my life, don't intend to start now, but extra skin or not I look pretty dang good in my one piece suit. Hooray for saggy skin!!!

lisabinco - Good for you and it always helps to have incentives such as family get togethers. You go girl. Way past 50 here too, and loving life!

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington - I had weight loss surgery so have a small "pouch" so that's an advantage. BTW do I now get a "pouch ache" rather than a stomach ache, I wonder? I regress. I'm eating the post WLS surgery plan which is a lot of lien protein, very low carbs and low sugar. Have to wait 45-60 min. after eating to drink anything cuz the fluid pushes the food thru the pouch too quickly and you get hungry sooner. So I'm back to following plan much more closely and making sure to get in all my water. I'm daily over protein count on MFP guidelines and under calories sometimes but average day is close to 1000 cal per day.

Hi Gals,
OMG I have been gone on vacation and come back to 450+ messages, I was only away 7 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I am not going to even try to catch up, just reading this page and moving forward…

I hope I can figure out everything, I thought of you all regularly, but had no wifi so was out of luck.

I was at my Godson’s (DN – darling nephew) college graduation, what a great event, for all who knew I was a bit dreading this interaction with all, it was perfect! Everyone was so nice to me, and on good behavior, I met my DN’s girl friend, OH what a delight. And I stayed within budget.

I did not log for 7 days, and did not even wear my fitbit, but really watched what I ate and drank… had one grapefruit beer, (weird but good) and a lot of water.. I am in a B&B for my final night – am ½ way home, I will be home mid day tomorrow and will weigh in on Friday (maybe before) and see how much damage I did.


Welcome to the newbies!!! Janice, ….

Becca – did I miss your b-day? Happy belated one!!!

Katla – I got 92, and I bet when I hit my weight goal it will go up, My mom is 86 and going strong…. If I’m still having fun, I don’t mind living a long time, but when the fun is over, put me out of my misery Please!

Carey – congrats on smoke free!

Jane tr – what a great change! Good job!


June goals:
Walk every day 180 miles for the month (in May I did 175… thought maybe a higher goal would be good)
NEW – 1 plank every day – and log them here – 10 – missed one just forgot!
Log everyday
Eat slower
do 2 fun things every week - week 1 – no traditional fun – but working hard to get all embroidery jobs done, clean up clutter inside and out, so that my doggy sitter will not have that to deal with, and the house will look nice when I get home.


Kim from N. California

GodMomKim wrote: »

Hi Gals,
OMG I have been gone on vacation and come back to 450+ messages, I was only away 7 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I am not going to even try to catch up, just reading this page and moving forward…

I hope I can figure out everything, I thought of you all regularly, but had no wifi so was out of luck.

I was at my Godson’s (DN – darling nephew) college graduation, what a great event, for all who knew I was a bit dreading this interaction with all, it was perfect! Everyone was so nice to me, and on good behavior, I met my DN’s girl friend, OH what a delight. And I stayed within budget.

I did not log for 7 days, and did not even wear my fitbit, but really watched what I ate and drank… had one grapefruit beer, (weird but good) and a lot of water.. I am in a B&B for my final night – am ½ way home, I will be home mid day tomorrow and will weigh in on Friday (maybe before) and see how much damage I did.


Welcome to the newbies!!! Janice, ….

Becca – did I miss your b-day? Happy belated one!!!

Katla – I got 92, and I bet when I hit my weight goal it will go up, My mom is 86 and going strong…. If I’m still having fun, I don’t mind living a long time, but when the fun is over, put me out of my misery Please!

Carey – congrats on smoke free!

Jane tr – what a great change! Good job!


June goals:
Walk every day 180 miles for the month (in May I did 175… thought maybe a higher goal would be good)
NEW – 1 plank every day – and log them here – 10 – missed one just forgot!
Log everyday
Eat slower
do 2 fun things every week - week 1 – no traditional fun – but working hard to get all embroidery jobs done, clean up clutter inside and out, so that my doggy sitter will not have that to deal with, and the house will look nice when I get home.


Kim from N. California

Love your goals!

I'm sitting here half asleep, so not writing much. But no headache!

You girls have been getting philosophical in here today, really deep. But I love it. It's jsut that my brain is not up to thinking today.

Mary, Minnesota, one day I decided that I had had enough of my bi-level and wanted to move. DH was fine with it, he has worried about me in this house for a while now. I even looked and found the house. I wanted a ranch, 4 bedrooms and a large kitchen and great room to fit our family at Christmas which is about 30 people right now. But then I started thinking about how i am when I do a yard sale, emptying all drawers and cabinets to find out what I don't really need anymore. I soon realized that I was not up to packing this house up. We have lived here since 1978 so there is a lot of stuff, and i mean stuff. Also there would have to be repairs. DH does not agree with that at all. He has always thought we just should offer it 'as is only'. A 1978 house that is still styled by 1970s styles, as is with many apparent needs. So since we no longer have a mortgage on it, I am staying. I do not want my daughters stuck with the repairs when we die so I do wish he would let up on that. but to him our windows from 1978 are fine, kitchen and bathroom with obviously warped floors from moisture is fine. One thing that is not fine is stubborness. You must have huge closets if you are still working on closets. My comfort foods are wierd, hot dog, mac n cheese and McDonalds fish sandwich. Of course ice cream and chocolate are winners, but really losers, every day. So all those things I try to stay away from.

Sylvia, since you have tested positive for being a carrier for your son's disease, you really need to ge that mold fixed. That should be as important to you as your healthy life style.

Renny, they actually encouraged chubby kids in WW 2?

Becca, good for you in saying no! I was surprised when I went of r a bra fitting when I started my diet that she put me in a shaped bra also. I do like that it least gives my 'girls' some shape. It is a very light padding.

JanetR, fantastic change in your before and after pic. Love your smile. You seem to radiate health now.

Welcome Janice.

When I was doing all my MRI's for my initial testing for MS, they did a cervical spine MRI. With that one you can't swallow while they are doing a film. But they notified me in time so I could do a big swallow of saliva and then try not to swallow again. I just had to let my mouth fill up with saliva. YUCK. I'm going to post some pics of my inspiration now, my two grand children. Trinity is a quiet 13 year old until she gets around her really good friends. She loves anything musical and has been in 4 musicals, all city choirs. She was shy and recognizes that she totally changed when she let Jesus in her heart. Now she is a very confident, compassionate young lady. She volunteers with the childrens groups at church, while she was in middle school she would go to the elementary school and volunteer for a half an hour doing things for this one teacher before she walked across the parking lot to her middle school. She is on the track team, cross country. Her coach realizes that she will never make anything of herself i cross country but keeps her on the team just because of her attitude. Ellie, is an 8 year old bundle of energy, never stops, loves to cook, is outdoors from the minute she wakes up until she is made to go in. She is your best friend from the moment she meets you, doesn't matter what age. If she sees some one who looks like they are down, she will find something to write 'God loves you and so do I' on and give it to them and give them a hug. Yep, I know this is dangerous and her parents have talked to her about it many times. She loves to make things, her last thing to make was a bow and arrow, quiver (made out of a jeans leg with the bottom of the leg sewn) and a bulls eye. Then she practiced enough she is now really good at it. So here are my girls. Ellie was in beginners ballet for Christmas and Trinity has stage make up for her last musical.




Good night, Joyce K, Indiana

I got 98 too.

I also just got a photo from my sister showing my 90-year old mother out on the back patio at the cottage - the one in New Hampshire, where I will be visiting later this summer. Despite her thick crew socks you can see how trim her ankles are. In the photo she's bent over double, pulling up weeds from between the rocks. It's exactly the same posture the women in East Africa adopt when working in the fields. Straight back, straight knees, hands so far down she can pinch the weeds right at the dirt line.

Mom's walker is in the background. Hard to believe she's broken both hips and had them replaced since October.

JanetR, what an amazing transformation! I looked at your profile and was reminded you're from Oklahoma City, where the citizens have lost total of a million pounds. Have you noticed any of that? Any changes in your daily environment that have been helpful?

Morning ladies~
my internet is being finicky.... Happy Birthday AnnR...
well I was up at 4, made the DH bacon cheeseburger meatloaf and mashed for dinner, enough for 2 more meals, that went in the freezer, got my stuff together, washed 24 jars for the jam by hand, as our dishwasher which we never use is not working anyway..
I think maybe I will invest in a few more jars qt size and start canning.. it is fresh food that will last..
my foot is bothering me plantar is giving me issues, will ice it for a bit before work...working 9-6 today, and go to the kidney dr tomorrow morning before work..

janetr7476 wrote: »

Damit Janet - My grandson is south of Houston right on the gulf coast. I'm praying tropical storm Jim doesn't cause too much damage for them.

Pip , yah for rebels

I'm getting back to where I feel totally full and satisfied when I'm done with a meal. I know making sure to drink all my water and eat good portions is making a difference.

I have 5 olders sisters, two of them have been very negative about my weight loss surgery and subsequent weight loss. I haven't decided if its just because misery loves company or if it makes them feel guilty cuz they know they should do some thing about their weight also. They have also voiced the opinion that everyone they know who had WLS gained it all back. Sisters, I TRULY thank you for my motivation. Ha!

ha! you got the right attitude!! just keep doing u