Senior Golden Sneakers -May 2011

Sandy ~ I agree with you totally. I've taken on board every piece of advice tossed in my direction and learned so much on MFP this past couple of months. If anyone feels I'm going about my food diary the wrong way I'd far rather be told because I'm here to lose weight in a healthy way as well as know all you lovely people so please everyone, continue your support without fear of offending. By the way, anyone looking at my diary and seeing rye bread with flora spread accompanying my cup of tea should know that I just chipped a tooth on the hard crust so serves me right!!:bigsmile: Luckily I have an NHS dentist since they are as rare as hen's teeth these days so a new filling should only cost me about £45. That's one expensive loaf of bread:sad: but it could have been worse!!

Will try to get back later to catch up with everyone.

Jackie

Hello all,

We are finally home. I still have to face the scale, but let that be as it may. We had a great time and enjoyed our visit with my dh's Aunt Jean. As I mentioned earlier, she celebrated her 99th birthday. What an accomplishment. She is such a neat lady and although her health is not the best she doesn't complain at all. What a trooper.

We enjoyed the Tulip Festival in Ottawa. The tulips were beautiful. I'll post a couple pictures later.

We have to go out and get some groceries. I'm dragging my butt today as we had to get up early for our 4 hr flight back home. Tonight we will be very tired.

Hello everyone,

We're finally home, the wedding was beautiful, on Friday morning my brother rented a Yachet for the day, we had a great time, our family, his family and the wedding party, the weather was fantastic sunny, they provided all the food and drinks, we were all over the bay, returned by 2:00PM to get ready for the rehearsel dinner, they all need to be at the church by 5:30, I went to decorate the tables at the restaurant, everything turn out very nice. The whole evening was full of happiness and love. Was great sharing this time together. Now the wedding was awesome, she was a beautiful bride and walked down with her Mom and Dad, they have been divorced for a long time. The ceremony was so pretty. Then to reception drinks and food was served by the pool, beautiful setting.
After to the revolving restaurant for the rest of the time, the bride had taking care every details you can think of, from the setup to the most beautiful center piece, was almost a feeling that we were at a Ball Room. They are a beautiful couple and now they are on their Honey Moon. We all love to dance in our family, I got to dance with my brother like old times, we all had a great time.
My Mother was there for pictures at the church, went to the reception and by the end of the night she was very tired.
Well everyone now I'm getting ready for Italy, hope to post again before I go.
Take care everyone, so sorry to see Phoebe gone, I'll miss her.

Gigi

I love it too, Donna! Remember doing cartwheels on the beach? So long ago...lovely pic!
Buzz

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: the wifi in my house is being naughty so I have to catch a few minutes on the desktop computer when Jake is doing something else.

:bigsmile: We've had rain here today so my friend from Seattle didn't come over to walk but I walked and ran with the frisky poodles first thing in the morning, then went to line dance and after lunch took the poodles to the dog park where there were birds and only one other small dog because of the rain. when the rain stopped it got so warm that i had to take off my coat and tie it around my waist.

:sad: no one has looked at our house so far this week but we continue to feel hopeful and just keep busy. I have been working a bit on a beaded sun catcher. I finished making the wool blanket for a child in Afghanistan (I've been working on it all winter). My new knitting project is a wool hat for me to wear next winter. i have several knitted wool hats but this one will have ear flaps and tie under my chin to be especially warm.

:flowerforyou: this thread has undergone many ups and down and changes in the more than two years I have been posting. I remember a time when there were only about five of us and others have come and gone. sometimes we have been a "chat" thread and other times we have shared serious exercise, eating, health, and fitness information. Every morning when I walk my dogs I think about what I'm going to tell you. Most of the time I forget what I was going to say :laugh: :laugh: but you are always with me.:bigsmile:

BARBIE, your outlook is always so positive and uplifting! ...Perhaps when the weather stabilizes, prospective buyers will feel like coming out to look!

MARIE, it was my understanding you started this Golden Sneakers. And you contribute so much good cheer. Do you want to tell us why you arrived at this decision? Let's talk before you make a final decision, sis, OK?

Buzz

I have been debating all day and have decided i am going to say good bye too. At least for now.

Marie ~ I kept typing and deleting a variety of messages that I felt may or may not be misconstrued so will just say I've loved your posts, photos and getting to know you and will miss you. Watch the diet and don't overdo that cream!!:bigsmile:

Jackie

Marie, I will miss you and I can't quite imagine what this thread will be without you! We're like family... .and it's like our mom is going.:frown: You must do whatever is right for you,:flowerforyou: so I send my love and best wishes! Take care lovely lady!
BirdieM

Hello everyone,

We're finally home, the wedding was beautiful, on Friday morning my brother rented a Yachet for the day, we had a great time, our family, his family and the wedding party, the weather was fantastic sunny, they provided all the food and drinks, we were all over the bay, returned by 2:00PM to get ready for the rehearsel dinner, they all need to be at the church by 5:30, I went to decorate the tables at the restaurant, everything turn out very nice. The whole evening was full of happiness and love. Was great sharing this time together. Now the wedding was awesome, she was a beautiful bride and walked down with her Mom and Dad, they have been divorced for a long time. The ceremony was so pretty. Then to reception drinks and food was served by the pool, beautiful setting.
After to the revolving restaurant for the rest of the time, the bride had taking care every details you can think of, from the setup to the most beautiful center piece, was almost a feeling that we were at a Ball Room. They are a beautiful couple and now they are on their Honey Moon. We all love to dance in our family, I got to dance with my brother like old times, we all had a great time.
My Mother was there for pictures at the church, went to the reception and by the end of the night she was very tired.
Well everyone now I'm getting ready for Italy, hope to post again before I go.
Take care everyone, so sorry to see Phoebe gone, I'll miss her.

Gigi

A dream trip indeed!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: How I would love to go on such a trip!:happy: Be safe and enjoy! Tell the pope I said hi!:laugh:
BirdieM:bigsmile:

PS I got posted on the previous post before I could say anything!!!:laugh:

I am just taking a few days of to get adjusted to my new diet plan. This is an entirely difference than any plan I have been on. But it is the first plan that keep me out of the cookie jar.So no more about my plan . Just heard from gayla and she is returning to the sneakers soon. Now if we can just get phoebe back.But anyway sneakers here I come. I go regular to my doctors and if they find a reason for me to change I will. But in the mean time I Am learning all I can about this plan.

Jerry is doing so much better. We still dont know the results yet Probable want till they do nother test. But the outside of hi neck is looking real good so the inside is bound to be better too. and he is not coughting and spitting up as much. thought I was going to have to go out nd buy him a spit can.

I love you all to much to stay away. This has been the reasons I get up every morning to talk to all of you. This thread is my life.And I love you all so much.
Lets make this a loving thread again. Sandy has done a wonderful job of holding us together, So proud of her. and to the rest
of you too

Be seeing you. Now I feel so much better.

Love Marie.

:flowerforyou: Gigi, your trip sounds fabulous. I know you will enjoy every minute of it and stay active so your health will continue to benefit.

:flowerforyou: Marie, I'm glad that you won't be leaving us. It wouldn't be the same without you. Your paleo diet sounds a lot like clean eating which is something I've read a lot about and one of the benefits is lower sodium which should make you and all your doctors very happy. That's good news that Gayla might be popping in sometime soon :bigsmile: It also sounds like good news about Jerry. All that waiting for medical test results is so frustrating and scary.

:flowerforyou: I sent Barb another message. I really miss her :sad:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Here are some more of my thoughts as I'm reading my new book "The Thin Commandments Diet"

A woman is in the social hall kitchen where preparations are being made for a party. There are plates of cookies, several attractive men, and a jar of $5.00 bills. Why is it that the woman can easily resist pocketing the money and hugging the attractive men but has no second thoughts about eating the cookies that she knows aren’t part of her food plan?

Thin Commandment #2 “Think Historically, Not Just Calorically”
“Knowing your own history hands you the key to the most scientific approach you will ever find to losing weight. When you can predict in advance your responses to food based on your history and use strategy accordingly, you stop being a victim who marches blindly through the world of food, tripping over the same potholes again and again.”

This is why I stopped having certain foods in my house and generally stay away from potlucks and buffets. I decided to say no to birthday cake (and later to all desserts) because I’ve never eaten just a little. Giving these things up forever is a good strategy. In some cases I’ve tried having them again and discovered that I am still as unable to control my consumption so I return to abstinence again knowing that it works for me.

even so, I miss my peanut butter but I just don't know how to be moderate about it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: yippee :bigsmile: we have sunshine today so Jake could cut the grass. I'll take the frisky poodles to the dog park later but I think they like the rainy days better because they have the park to themselves and the little birds fly down close so they can chase them and bark at them :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love you all to much to stay away. This has been the reasons I get up every morning to talk to all of you. This thread is my life.And I love you all so much.
Lets make this a loving thread again. Sandy has done a wonderful job of holding us together, So proud of her. and to the rest
of you too

Be seeing you. Now I feel so much better.

Love Marie.

Yay! We love you too Marie! Glad Jerry is doing well. We look forward to hearing from you!!:flowerforyou:

BirdieM

Lovely photo of the tulips Jeri. So pretty and colourful.
Well done Marie for posting it. You both snuck in while I was posting lol.