WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

@Annr Lol Thanks

Annr wrote: »

@skrace We aren't a fussy bunch, just a place to vent, be accountable, and typing your journey daily is all you need to do. No joining neccessary. I however had to give a urine sample, a long background check, and swab my inner cheek for some reason....but that was just me. I did get a clean bill of health from @pipcd34 ...phew.

Becca
and no I don't partake in the funny little green leaves that are legal in Oregon presently..... lol

funny!! oh, i still don't have the authorization to release information form signed by you so i can look at your medical records.

Today started overcast here in PA, but the sun came out and temperature came up. I did my exercise for the day & logged my food. Hubby & I went for our monthly massages in afternoon. That's one of our ways to keep the aches/pains in check. Sorry to see summer go, signs of fall are starting here.

I saw the post about eating celery for the munchies - I need to try. Usually I just want something to crunch (too often is chips or something not so healthy).

Hope everyone has a good holiday.

Annie/PA

Pip, pumpkin colored nails to match your pumpkin snacks. How coordinated!

skrace wrote: »

How do I join

Welcome !!! Just jump in and introduce yourself, and if you want , post your goals for this month . End your conversation with your name or nickname and where you are from...state, town whatever you are comfortable with .

exermom wrote: »

Mary from MN - when I have the cravings, I try to have some frozen grapes. Sometimes I'll have some of the tofu/cocoa mix. I also like the Laughing Cow cheese on a rice cake. That seems to be pretty filling
Michele in NC

Frozen grapes? Do you freeze them or buy them that way? It sounds like a candy type option. Thanks!

bwcetc wrote: »

If all else fails!

ROFLMAO!!!

drkatiebug wrote: »

What works for me when I am tempted to eat outside my boundaries (I.e. Not planned meal or snack time, or no calories left) is to find the emotion, situation, or attitude that fits best and work through the questions in my app called I Deserve a Donut. It's a spiritual thing, so might not work for some, but it is powerful for me.

Thanks, reflection and working through emotions is a great idea. A lot of people turn to food during emotional and stressful times.

Becca - great pictures! Yummy

catburglr7 wrote: »

I'm in!
Name: Cathy

Welcome and very cute picture!

Mary from Minnesota

Hi, I'm having a really difficult time with motivation this go round with dietting. I lost 150 lbs about 8 years ago and kept it off till I hit menopause. In the last 2 years I've gained 30 lbs back and it's so depressing. I wasn't at my goal weight but felt much better about myself then. I'm so mad that I let this happen. Anyone else having this issue?

Beth love the mouse trap.

Pip great nails.

Went to lunch with friend today. Fun place across from the St. Paul Farmer's Market

Hot and sticky here. glad it was not this way most of the summer. Also glad we went to the State Fair when we did. We had great weather for that.
MNMargaret

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Pip, sending best wishes to Bullwinkle.

Mary, good for you in not caving to your craving. Tee hee hee, I’m a poet. (NOT) If it’s not too bad, I actually like gentle hunger pains, cause it makes me realize I am doing something good by not thinking it’s an emergency.

Elizabeth, welcome. You will find this a very supportive and informative group of ladies. There is very little in this group that we consider TMI  so feel free to chat about anything. It is all part of our life journey and that is what this is about for most of us. One suggestion: Open that water bottle a few times each hour. (Just a suggestion, you understand.) Come often and join right in.

Barbie, glad you are getting to walk but not overdoing it. Isn’t that a cute graphic of how we feel once in a while?

Pip, anything that looks that terrible doesn’t surprise me that it shoots pains out of nowhere. I know our favorite word and I’d be using it when I got those pains.

Joyce, you are doing everything you can so don’t you dare start looking for things to beat yourself up about. Just remember that you are going through a tuff time and give yourself a break. It was a good sign that Charlie would let you pick the tv stations. It does sound like he is making progress. I’m glad your DD and family will be there today. You take care of yourself. (((((Hugs)))))

Katla, have a great trip. I feel the same way about this group of ladies. I do somehow miss out every time I take a cruise, otherwise ya’ll are with me where ever I go.

Vicki, I can’t believe you cleaned out the cabinets after getting home late last night, but I’m sure it feels good to have it done. I hope you get more rest tonight. (((Hugs)))

Sue, I love your idea of the candies and the thank you note at the hospital. I know many times people just love the idea of some acknowledgement.

Michele, oh my dear I did have to laugh at you when talking about sizes. You are such a tiny thing that you don’t even realize a 10 or 12 is on the small side. Especially to lots of us that started out in Women’s sizes. I will be thrilled if I ever get down to a 10 or 12 but am very happy right now to be down to a 14. Still giggling here.

Beth, that diet plan just might work! Rofl

Carol, I hope you enjoy your Brussel sprouts. I love them roasted! I put a little EVOO on a cookie sheet and roll them around on it. Then season, usually with McCormicks Chicken seasoning and garlic salt. Roast until done. Let us know what you came up with and how you liked them.

Sylvia, what ashamed about your new scale weighing heavy. Don’t return it, cause in a few days it might straighten it’ self out and start weight right. LOL

Lisa, I have to say for a non-FitBit user, that was pretty intense. Seems it gives great info for those that want/need it.

Susan, if that junk gives you a headache and makes you feel pissy, maybe you need to lay off. How nice for you that you get a negative reaction. Go back to good eating and keep up the good work. We are all rooting for you.

Skrace, you are welcome here. Just tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. We also ask that you sign each post with a name that you want us to call you. Come often and join right in.

Pip and her hands are ready to ride. You go gurl!!! I love those pumpkin bars but had a friend that didn’t like them and gave the box away.

Barbie, we all know it’s not easy for you to just walk a little bit and I am so proud that you have kept it to a minimum while you heal.

Mirrad, we all have at least spells where this lifestyle of eating is not easy. Just remember back to how wonderful it was every time you lost 5 or 10 pounds. It is worth it. Maybe this time you can even get to your goal. The thing is, you did good by coming back and not letting it get worse. You know you can do this so just plan ahead and do it. There will be times when it is very hard and times when it is not doable, but overall you can do it. We are with you!!!

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.

Even though I don’t know lots of the players any more, I ended up watching tennis most of the afternoon. I just like it. Because of that, I sure didn’t get much done today but had a good day. I hope you all had a good day and have a healthy and happy holiday weekend.

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.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

janetr7476 wrote: »

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Love the picture Terri.

We should post what we do when uncontrollable hunger strikes! I usually try to ignore it then eat a pickle but I haven't got any. My DH offered to go to the store if it got bad.

Mary from Minnesota

Good idea, I find my worst time is at night and sometimes I do just go to bed but it needs to be at least 11:00. On the other hand, sometimes I find myself wanting to wait until after Jack goes to bed so I can eat. Then I try to make myself go to bed when he does. It doesn't always work. I usually will eat a protein bar then, which is not totally horrible, but it will most times put me over my calories for the day. I never eat back earned calories and I have my limit sat at 1200. I'm thinking of upping it to see if that helps.

Janetr OKC

Welcome new ladies!

Sylvia ... Dang scales!

Today was much better for staying within my calories ... No pantry raiding! Yay! Made a conscious effort to meet my macros ... After increasing my protein to 35% of calories instead of MFPs 20%. While I didn't quite make it, I was much closer and much more satisfied.

A farmer friend gave me a half bushel of tomatoes... Kept some aside for just plain eating and then canned the rest. So good! Slow, slow roasted two chickens ... Had some for dinner and will use the rest through the week or package and freeze for later.

Younger son is enjoying his new found freedom in driving himself around ... I'm trying not to worry myself sick! I think I did pretty good today until I watched him completely run over a driveway marker and then miss the ditch by inches as he was backing out. Sheesh!

Husband is with older son at a sleep study. These places don't have the staff to deal with disabled adults so we go with him. While he's been on a bipap for years, we recently discovered his central nervous apneas are increasing. Not sure if this has been the cause or the result of his depression/psychosis ... We will see. We've weaned him off all meds, so they should get a true reading tonight if he ever gets into REM. hoping for some useable information.

That's it! Off to bed!

Beth

pipcd34 wrote: »

Thankfully, I can control myself to one serving per day if it worked into my calorie intake for the day

I'm sure you can Pip, you are so disciplined. I am absolutely addicted to food and just realize now that some things I just cannot have in the house at all.

Janetr OKC

mirradarrowpeach wrote: »

Hi, I'm having a really difficult time with motivation this go round with dietting. I lost 150 lbs about 8 years ago and kept it off till I hit menopause. In the last 2 years I've gained 30 lbs back and it's so depressing. I wasn't at my goal weight but felt much better about myself then. I'm so mad that I let this happen. Anyone else having this issue?

Probably the majority of us have been in the same boat. I tell everyone I've lost 1500# in my life time. Almost two years ago now, I lost 125# and am determined to keep it off. I was up 15-17# and decided no way, I am not going to do this again. At the advice of my nutritionist I joined MFP and starting logging food daily, added daily exercise and took the additional pounds back off. I never did reach the goal I thot would be ideal, my doc says I'm just fine (I'm 65). I've decided for now to work on maintaining and maybe sometime try again to lose another 10-15. Hang in there, log your food intake daily, up the exercise, make small attainable goals and go for it. You can do this.

Janetr OKC

Hi Gals,
Well I have been over busy and under committed, although I have done pretty good with my eating. My business has exploded with business – so I have done little but work and sleep. I will scan a bit and respond a bit, know I am holding you all in my thoughts, wishing you love, peace, safety and caring.

Becca – I saw the pic of you and hubby, you in your new dress – wow! You look great. Locked in the garden! Oh my!!!! I am with you an $8 suit is just fine no matter what color it is, suits are so darn pricy! But the best part is the size – you are down 4 sizes!!!!!

Joyce – I read the “mad” post – I am so sad to hear that things got so bad. – read the next post, so glad the news is a bit better, and SO impressed that you were able to share with your nephew the acceptance and understanding of owning a good mad, and then moving on. Barbie said it for all of us!!! Be as needy as you need to be ! You are LOVED and valued.


Barbie – thank you so much for keeping us going! Even though I was away, it gave me a sense of peace to know that you and the other ladies were here.

Michelle from WA welcome! I love my fitbit…

Margaret – (((hugs)))

Sharon – glad you got such a nice NSV with the pants, and glad DH was nice

Gloria – taking care of our sleep and have a regular schedule and enough time for sleep each day is good for all of us.

Penny – great NSV – fit lady!!

Terri - your “night time” snack was your NSV!

VJay , Gorman12, Nikki, Annie, susan – welcome
Nikki – you may not be doing anything wrong, be careful not to eat too little, and with not so much to lose it does take time…

Pip – this surgery will be a doozie! Glad you will follow the doctor’s advice/orders. I am glad you have a bit to get your brain around the idea of being sidelined a bit. You will do fine I am sure, you are strong mentally and physically. 3 Cheers for Kirby’s sister.

Alison – so glad that things with you and Tom seem to be in a quiet time…

Sylvia – I think Winnie the Poo might have had help exploding

Janet – sorry to hear about MD – losing your sight is a scary thought

Mindy – Shoes! Good shoes with good support will help as will stretching.

Polly welcome – back! I am sorry to hear about your son – hope all turns out well.




September Goals:
Walk everyday –try to hit 180 miles
Log everyday –
Twice a week do floor exercises
Weekly fun things –
W1 –
W2
W3 –
W4 –

August Goals:
Walk everyday –try to hit 180 miles MADE 178 –not bad
1 plank every day and log here – goal more then 19 PITIFUL
Log everyday – SEMI-PITIFUL
Eat mindfully- occasionally
Weekly fun things – SUCCESS!!!
W1 – Visiting with niece Emily - a trip to SF
W2 – BFF came for 2 days and a dinner party
W3 – went to a banjo band concert – a first for me
W4 – Dinner out with friends, hiked with my hiking group
Kim from N. California


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