WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you are off to a bright start. I got out for my morning one mile walk with Storm this morning. It was beautiful and I managed to work up a great sweat. Can't wait to workout this evening.

I enjoyed my weekend in DC and I did have an opportunity to walk but did not drink water and do my workout routine like I do at home so now I am feeling the impact. It is so easy to get off track.

Anyway, you guys know that I bought a new car a week or so ago now the truck is breaking down pretty badly so we will be looking for a truck. So I had to get a second job to try and offset the new payments. I'm signed up and certified to be a Beauti Control Consultant. I must make this work. The SO is back to cutting down trees after work. Phew! We are definitely on a financial roll here! If you need skin care or spa products or you need to make some extra money let me know by sending an email to terewilliams@hotmail.com

Pat: Your clematis are beautiful. Mine just died out last week and I miss them.

LisaH: You are so right! We should all overcome “fear” especially when it stops us from sharing our gifts with the rest of the world. Good for you!

Ann: I am giving great thought to your remarks regarding nudity. You are probably right. I just don’t know if I could manage a nude beach. I am barely making it past the mirror in the bathroom.


Grits: I wish I could go next door and get in anyone’s pool. I guess I’ll just have to go to the gym!

Poopy Pip: You are absolutely right (as usual) going to the gym and just working out do feel something I just do every day now. When I don’t do it my day seems off balance. And just for the record….I want to say that you are always wonderful. It is so nice to help someone else especially at the gym. I remember going to the gym and just feeling overwhelmed and lost. I would not dare embarrass myself in one of those zumba classes! It was a while before I realized that everyone was concentrating on what they were doing and not me. I

Barbie: Loved the picture of Sasha and Brandy! They are beautiful. Oh, I love Storm but I miss my poos so much!

Well I’ve got to get to work now….Have a great day everyone

Tere in Richmond VA

Hi All Y'all! Been reading posts on a daily basis; don't go back prior to then . . . yesterday is gone, can't change anything there; tomorrow not here - can't worry about anything there; living in the present. Today is my oldest DS's 39th birthday. DH is taking his BD present to him at work. (DS works for DH/D). Hope that it 'fits' him. Plus told him that the money is for HIM and not for anything or anyone else - buy something he wants or needs. @mollywhippet love your daily joke. So typical of some people, me included. Can't remember why I went to the other end of the house, much less what I was to get when I got there. It seems like only yesterday we were bringing my DS/Baby home with us. I was a 'wreck' . . . what do you do with 'little boys'? Thankfully my DMnL was there to help me. She was a "Nannie" and had been for over 30 years. Such a lot of help! My Mother did not come to help me, and I did not ask - she would have been totally lost, she had 3 girls. Said that she had wanted 6 boys; but, stopped at 3 girls, because they were twice as nice. Until she had me . . . I gave her fits (but, I wasn't supposed to be) and I got shipped off to stay with some 'great aunts' so that she could recover from having me - she was not even allowed to pick me up. Nothing over a 5lb bag of sugar.

Sylvia: Based on all the home reno shows I used to watch, mold is a serious health issue. I hope you can deal with it really quickly, even if you can get the roof fixed and all the mold removed and cleaned you could always wait until later to put drywall back etc.

Penny: Love the pic's!

Carol/Peach: 15 Minute Youtube video is a HUGE NSV! WTG!

Sorry ladies, I ran out of time for responding this morning as I need to get ready for Tai Chi in the park. Hope it doesn't rain..(can't believe I'm saying that!) Please know that I've read all your posts and send cheers for those deserve them and hugs for those who need them.

Went for my pedicure yesterday and chose a wonderful purple for my toes. I'm definitely on a purple kick recently. Decided to have a manicure too.. and the gal talked me into shelac. Hopefully, I'll be able to be patient while it grows off because I hate what it does to your nails when they remove it.

Thought for the day: "The things we hate about ourselves aren't more real than things we like about ourselves." -Ellen Goodman




June Goals:

1. Do menu planning for June (complete)
2. Eat 3 meals a day
3. Log all meals
4. Plan and Do one fun thing each week
(W1: Hot stone massage and weekend of Tai Chi with friend...Oops that's 2 things...oh darn
W2: Lunch with a friend, going away party for co-worker... 2 more...yay!
W3: Pedicure and manicure, Tai Chi in the park. (I'm on a roll)
5. Ride stationary bike 3 times a week for 30 minutes.



Carey-Edmonton

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Mary, thank you for your kind words. It really means a lot to me. I’m so glad you joined us.

Janetr, I was just watching the morning weather about the tropical storm. I’ve been in Houston during flash floods and it is amazing how fast the underpasses become flooded. I’ll pray for your grandson along with all the people in Bob’s path. I do read about so many surgery patients that eventually gain back the weight. The nice thing for you is you found MFP and this group to help you stay the course for the rest of your life. And now I hope you can resist getting a “pouch ache”. Lol too funny! Great before picture. Thanks for sharing.

Katla, thanks for sharing the Lifespan Calculator. It was fun and interesting. I like your statement, “I have much better “won’t power” in the grocery store than in my kitchen.”

Lisab, welcome back. Being way over 50 is all the more reason to visit here often. There are lots of us “way over 50”. And having upcoming events you want to look nice for, sounds like wonderful motivation to come often. Not to sound pushy or anything but, Get your butt in here every day and keep logging those foods. It looks like you have done great so there is no need to stop so close to your goal. And when you reach it, for sure don’t stop or you know what happens to all of us. Glad you are here.

Kim fr Cali, I wondered where you were. Glad it was for fun and not a problem. I’ll bet you didn’t gain an ounce but if you did, it was surely worth it for the family time. Drive carefully the rest of the way home.

Elizabeth, you are so right. No matter what we eat (or don’t) and no matter if we exercise our arses off (or don’t), the world continues to turn. When we don’t do what we know is right, it only hurts us. I keep telling myself that, but sometimes I tell Me that I just don’t want to, and even though we can’t agree, either I or me wins. And it then only hurts me, myself or I? I think? Oh well.

Joyce, your girls are beautiful!!! I know you must be so proud. Isn’t it wonderful the difference it can make when God comes into a life. Man, those comfort foods are pretty dangerous. I hope you don’t need comforting very often. Lol Luckily I am not a huge ice cream craver, because DH keeps it in the house all the time. Well actually in the freezer. It is one of those things that if I am really in the mood for some, I can have one bite and it satisfies me. Now other things like starches, I want a huge serving, if not two, when I want it. Not so good.

Heather, I too live like I knew that I was dying. (I love that song!!!!!) I hope my DD is okay when we are gone, but I don’t feel obligated to leave her any money. She will get the house and anything that’s left. But I have worked hard for years and years and I want DH and me to enjoy what we can while we are still in shape to do so. There isn’t a lot left on my bucket list, but I still like to travel (Like I know you do) and do things and I figure that is why we saved money all those years. Here’s to living life to the fullest, if that includes a drink or two every night.

Rosie, welcome back. Glad the celebration went well and now you get to rest.

Lisa, I hear ya about having the girls pointing in somewhat the same direction. And rolling up with a Spam key? ROFL They do just kinda flop around any ole place since the stuffing has been let out of them. But what is a 34 Long in a bra size? I never heard of that one.

Sylvia, Funny Joke, I think….not sure I remember?

NMMargaret, I feel so good about the things I’ve go through and gotten rid of this past few months. We had this house built and it is just 8 years old, but it’s amazing how quickly we can build up a supply of things we don’t want or need. I feel like I have so much more space after culling out lots of things. I’m behind you all the way to start a clean out at your house. You know it just takes 15 minutes a day.

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 applaud all you walkers. Walk a mile for me. I’m still struggling with getting in all my exercise. Like everything else in life of value, I’ll just keep trying until it gets back to a habit. I have my follow up appointment with the doctor on my allergy tests this morning. I guess I’ll decide today if I want to spend the money for the medication after I get a little more information on it.

Thank you all for posting your trials and triumphs. Together we can conquer this. I look so forward each day to finding out what is going on with all of you. May your victories be many and you all have a wonderful 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

morning peeps -

janetr - lookin good!!


italy - yeayyyy for family going awayyyy!!!

grandmalle - so when is your bday??

lhannon - you are a hoot!!!

terewilliams - there was this lady there once at an old gym, she just had the worst attitude and i finally told her, "lady, don't flatter yourself, it's not all about you, we're not looking at you, we don't care, we are here for the same reason" i think she later got the point and the attitude changed.

sluts - happy bday to your son!!!, i wanna be your son (or daughter) give me $$ and i will spend it on myself. :0)

well today, I weenied out and didn't ride in, changed my mind at the last second, so i'll ride home, that will be my punishment. well, this weekend, another run, not going to run w/yogi this time, don't want to risk tripping over him again. this is the run (5k) where I have been getting 1st place in my age group every time that I have done it. we will see if I can do a repeat this time.

I would love to join all you ladies in getting fit and losing weight. The getting fit is hard enough but I can not seem to get the scales to go in the down direction. I am currently training for a 1 week bicycle ride call "Ride Idaho" in August and a long weekend of backpacking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) in July. I have been sedentary for so long that all this exercising is 'kicking my butt', just wish it would get smaller in the process!! I enjoyed reading this forum and looking forward to the extra motivation it provides. I have been a member of MFP for less than a month and have 20 lbs to lose and lots of muscle to build.

Marci
Boise, Idaho

Joyce...my (step)-grandaughter's name is Trinity also. They are both beautiful girls, inside and out.

Chris in MA

Oh ladies!

Got myself in a right old turmoil this afternoon. Felt absolutely sick to my stomach and all of a tremble after I'd spoken to the real estate agents about selling my rental. I'm still undecided as to whether to apply for the lease extension or not and of course the shortness of the lease means I'm only looking at cash buyers, most likely investors. She warned me that I may get some very cheeky offers indeed. :sad: That sent me off into a catastrophising spin!
To cheer myself up I rang my friend with cancer and listened to her catastrophising about her son's wedding. :laugh: Other people's troubles always cheer you up! ! ! ! :laugh: When I told her how bad I was feeling she reminded me that it's only money. :noway: How right she is. She has a terminal illness.
Then I went and did some extra calories on my recumbent bike and rower so I can eat tonight. (I love yoga, but it's not heavy on the calorie burn) Feel as if I've got a bit more perspective on it all now. I hate feeling stupid for having made a bad, very bad investment, but there are worse things in heaven and hell and my panic and upset just remind me that I need to get rid of the ÷×=+× thing as soon as possible. :bigsmile: Phew! Thanks for listening. :flowerforyou:
DH suggested I have a drink to calm my nerves and I said "No thank you. I'd rather wait until 6pm, my usual time." NSV for me! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! :laugh:

Tonight we are having scallops with chorizo. Not made that exact thing before. No recipe, just playing it by ear. Tomato and basil salad. I might treat myself to a spoonful of rice. DH is cooking our fabulous gooseberries.

I also arranged a year's travel insurance today to cover our cruise etc. And I booked a hair appointment for Friday pm. Just a trim. All good.

Thankyou ladies for being here! What would I do without you?

Heather in sunny Hampshire UK

exermom - thanks. it's a self esteem issue, you can thank mom for that. as much as i would like to believe it, i just don't and that's ok, that's just the way it is.

welcome lumamar - i'm a rider too. just keep riding, trust me, those muscles will build!

julesatkinson - WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REBUKE THAT DONUT!!!!!!!!!

i just remembered peeps, i gotta try on my bathing suit to make sure it fits or may need to buy another (might be too big).. yes, it is a 2 piece, wouldn't wear one around here but in a place where i am not known? NO PROBLEM. what happens is that i fake confidence in my body, thinking i look sooo hot when inside myself i REALLY don't think that but the strangers don't know, i fake it pretty good.

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exermom - thanks. it's a self esteem issue, you can thank mom for that. as much as i would like to believe it, i just don't and that's ok, that's just the way it is.

welcome lumamar - i'm a rider too. just keep riding, trust me, those muscles will build!

julesatkinson - WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REBUKE THAT DONUT!!!!!!!!!

i just remembered peeps, i gotta try on my bathing suit to make sure it fits or may need to buy another (might be too big).. yes, it is a 2 piece, wouldn't wear one around here but in a place where i am not known? NO PROBLEM. what happens is that i fake confidence in my body, thinking i look sooo hot when inside myself i REALLY don't think that but the strangers don't know, i fake it pretty good.

Holiday starting Aug 14th and have the bathing suit to fit into. Tight right now, but hoping it will fit by then. I am still apprehensive in front of strangers. I am trying to get over that. I put on weight very fast over the last 5 years. Married a man that is such a fussy eater. Extremely fussy. On a cruise he will sit while everyone is enjoying their appetizers because he doesn't like anything and just wait for his main course which will be meat and potatoes. I'm struggling but I know I'm going to do this!

DJ - thank you so much. The stats they gave during our pre WLS counseling is that 30% regain the weight or the majority of it. I look at it like this 70% DON'T. No pouch aches if I don't over eat or eat too fast.

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU who had such encouragement for my weight loss. I was trying to answer each one of you individually and was about 3/4 thru when I messed up and lost it all. Too frustrated to start over but know that I appreciate and value the nice words and thots and am glad to be a part of the group.

Janet I like that idea of 15 minutes a day to sort and part. I find if I just get started I often go over.

Heather I can relate. Yesterday while still trying to recover from my 10 hour car ride. The roses that I am trying to root got tip over in the wind, so I had to reroot some of them, my son put my laundry in the dryer thinking he was helping me, but some of my things shrink if they are put in the dryer, then my other son comes home and says he thinks he might be on the verge of being fired. Then I remembered You Think You are Having a Bad Day and remembered it could be worse. These problems are fixable or can be replaced. Turning around a terminal illness is a whole other matter. Prayers for your friend.

MNMargaret

My grandson near Galveston says so far there is just rain nothing horrible. Thanks for the good thots.

ChelleA65 - So welcome and glad you found us. Jump right in. If you sign and name and location at the bottom makes it easier for us to respond to your posts.

Welcome all the newbies from yesterday and today. I'm new myself but already feel so encouraged and cared about.

Thanks. Just to tell you a little about myself... In the past four years, I have survived both breast and uterine cancer. This took a great toll on me, both physically and emotionally. On top of this, I also have systemic lupus. Believe it or not, I gained almost 60 pounds during this time. I lost my mother to breast cancer at 51, my father to lymphatic cancer at 50, and my sister (45) last October to breast cancer. Forward to today, I am thankful and appreciate life and am trying to get my physical life back in order. It is very important to me to change my lifestyle in hopes to be able to enjoy life. I know what I need to do, but it is the getting it done that is hard. My major goal right now is to be consistent with my eating and exercise routine. Thank you all.

Machelle, Alabama