WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

Ooooh my 16 yr old has eaten his first beer battered fish stick. He is expanding his horizons via his stomach!!! Wooo-hoooo!! We discussed the similarities between butterfly shrimp and the white flaky texture of fish sticks. Also the fact that he is dipping all seafood products into Thousand Island dressing might be masking the flavor...but I shall not tell him that. When he was a child I told him everything was chicken. I know not the best thing, but he ate them. When he was eating pork chops I called it chicken. When he was eating ham I called it chicken...you get the picture. Between his older brother telling him he was from Jupiter, and his real parents were aliens...I am amazed he grew up normal, but intellectually-speaking he has always told me he believed he was perceived to be a wee bit on the odd side. Wonder where he got THAT from? *sighes*

Becca
(not the Alien mom)
From Oregon

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

Good Evening Ladies,

*Heather, it sounds like you are another day closer! Woop eeeeeee So happy for you and crossing fingers that all goes smoothly.

*Terri, what fun to win things! I hope you have a place for your new TV? That is about the only thing that I really don’t need another one of.

*Lisa, you have been a busy beaver. Good for you on getting back to writing while in the midst of working on the warehouse. Not to mention running!!! Go girl, go.

*Chris, beautiful picture. You had to enjoy that walk on such a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing.

*Z inNY, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. I do think loosing gradually is a good thing as it stays off easier. I love your goal of “feel my feelings rather than eat them”. Come often and join right in.

*Beth, good point about weighing and measuring. It is so easy to slip back into eating more than we think when we don’t measure. Bummer about that 20 pounds.

*Pip, it’s about time you showed that pretty face. Oh and nice to see you, too. Tee hee hee I hope you both had a good weekend.

*SusanR, welcome. I’m guessing your last name starts with R and we all of a sudden have 2 new Susans. We are happy to have you so join right in. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where you are from, family, job, etc…anything that will help us get to know you.

*Mary, that doesn’t look like you on the ladder? Wow, I wish I had your energy.

*Irish, love your Dust Busters.

*Joyce, I hope you won’t have a problem with the phone money. Why does life have to get so complicated? (((Hugs)))

*D in KS, welcome. Maybe you can find a new hobby for the holidays besides baking. I used to do Christmas cookies but actually didn’t bake any last year, which was my first Christmas on this journey. You can do this. It’s just another step in the journey. We make changes all the time so just look for a way to change something so it works for you. You have great goals. Good luck.

*Ann in PNW, welcome to you, too. We are happy to have all you new ladies in this supportive group. Come often and join in whenever you feel like it.

*Sylvia, I think the bowls look great. I didn’t realize it was a different charity. How nice that the kids will do their own this year. Nice for you. Love the 7 Witches!!!

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 was good at the Moose meeting and just had one tiny bite of cheese and some fruit. There were lots of great looking homemade dishes that did tempt. I did have Fried Fish filet for dinner but had saved most of my calories. It also gives me a bit extra when I don’t have any evening cocktail, like the past two nights. I have to leave early in the morning to take my friend to the doctor so I’m heading off to bed. Still not used to the time change. Good night my friends.

I hope all of you have a healthy and happy 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.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

Checking in... awesome goals everyone.

I like the one "I am going to weigh less on Dec 1". We all know what to do, we just need to DO it!!

Later - one of my goals is to get 7 hours sleep on work days...

And my computer is going to restart in 2 minutes

Lillian
in Snowy West Central Saskatchewan

mollywhippet wrote: »

Hello everyone! I'm pooped!

I walked with my friend, took the kids to school, went to run an errand in Joplin, then came home to clean house and bake a cake for hubby's birthday. Then waited around for the heating and air guy. Then picked up all three kids and brought them to our house. My son was not having a good day health wise, so he opted out of coming over for the birthday dinner. So once we got home, I set the kids down to work on homework while I started making dinner. They can't function for two seconds without either asking for my attention or fighting with each other. When hubby got home all five of us took all three dogs out for their walk. That was actually fun. Then I served the dinner and the kids played for a while before I took them home. I don't know why they wear me out so badly, but they do. I loaded the dishwasher before we left to take them home, so at least I don't have that hanging over my head. Now I'm ready for bed and it's only 8:00.

Thanks for your kind comments about my bowls. These are for an event in another town, not ours. That one won't be till October of 2016. The teacher here is going to have the students make their own bowls for that one. That will free me up to make my own stuff. I'm embarrassed to admit that for these free bowls I don't go to too much trouble. They aren't really anything special. But they will all have my contact information fired into the bottom, so I don't want anything too crummy. Some potters use these events to clear out their seconds, or give junky pots that don't have their names on them. I'm thinking of it as more of a promotional tool. I'm toying with the idea of putting a qr code on the bottom.

Irish Terri and Heather and anyone else in the UK - have you seen the new show that's like a cook-off competition except it's potters making pots? It's on BBC2, I think. The Great Pottery Throw Down. I hope I'll be able to watch it on line.

Welcome to the new ladies! Keep coming back and let us know how you are doing. This thing really works if you stick with it. I've lost 130 pounds so far and this thread has been a huge part of that. Just 30 pounds to go.

Good night ladies.

Sylvia

Wow!!!!!!!! You should be proud!!!! Any advice , did you do it with healthy eating , surgery, food plan?? Thanks for sharing. Gayle Minneapolis

Chris - great place for a walk!

DJ - that is definitely me on the ladder. I've got a couple of layers of clothes on and my DH shirt. It was barely over 53 degrees out but warm enough to paint! I was shaking and so was the ladder! From the cold. I also had to hold the paint pan with one hand and paint with the other. Moving the ladder wasn't an easy task either.

Sylvia - happy birthday to your DH!

Barbie- I hope you wake up with no pain! I'm so sorry you are going through this! (((hugs)))

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

jmkmomm wrote: »

Is there a way I can view my posts? DJ said something about the phone money and for the life of me I can't remember what in the world it was. Maybe I am one of those witches!

I made some chili Saturday night that wasn't up to snuff of what my usual chili is. Charlie didn't eat much but his appetite is the pits these days. Anyway I have been having a half serving for lunch and i think it is getting better with age. I wish that was the way with me. Well looks aren't everything.

Got to talk to my oldest daughter. I guess it help I put in a message last night to CALL ME. She says I can feel free to call her any day on her lunch hour but sometimes she is real busy and sometimes she isn't. Sometimes they are working on big projects and working overtime. She said that if she couldn't talk she would just tell me that. At least I could hear her voice when she said she couldn't talk. Sometimes I want to push social media out the window so I can actually hear a voice.

DD and I talked about what I should get my talented 9 year old grand daughter for her birthday (would be nine). We decided on an erector set. But most of them are of cars and such. I know it may sound feminist but I would like to buy something that a girl would like. If I bought an erector set, my son in law would be more interested. But this young girl does not conform to any feminine mold. She loves dresses but loves to shoot her bow and arrows, darts, ride horses. Sorry Katla. She just isn't into girly things like she used to be. So I guess I'll get her an erector set to make a fire truck. But with her origami, she makes things that come out of the book then makes up her own animals and other things. So with this set, I hope she would put that very creative mind to work and make things on her own. She is a funny young lady. Loves ballet and the opera but loves archery and guns.

Loved the DWTS tonight. I really thought Bindi would give her Dad as the person she idolized but she gave Grace Kelly. I approved of the person who went home. At this stage of the game, all of them who are sent home are good performers.

Joyce, Indiana

Joyce I got my son an Erector set when he was that age that built a rugged remote controlled car,,,he was delighted, hope your GD enjoys hers. Your an excellent Grandmother who can think outside the box! Lucky GKS
MINDY

oops almost forgot to post my goals
1. Log food and exercise every day
2. walk 3x/wk minimum
3. Say yes more often
4. Increase fruit/veggie intake
5. Check blood sugar daily
6. Enjoy Life

Morning all - thanks for all your welcomes.

Hopefully one day, I'll get to know you enough to be able to respond better. Have just spent 20 mins reading from yesterday and now have to get back to work after a quick update.

Day 2 of no alcohol done.
Gym planned for after work tonight
Should have put oil on nails last night but will do tonight.
Weighed this morning so I know what the damage is precisely - 62.2 kilos (140 lbs). I know in some people's eyes that's not excessive, but all the extra weight sits around the top of my hips and stomach, and as I am short waisted it makes me look very chunky. Also very uncomfortable around the bra area! Plan is to get back to 54/55 kilo (about 122lbs) Aim for this month to get to 60.something - even if it is 60.9!! Height is just under 5ft 4.

Love the witches - past most of that fortunately, but struggle to sleep. It has always been a problem, but even more now.

Lost weight last year mainly by cutting out potatoes, bread and pasta, and eating lots of meat fish and veg. Still ate sweet potatoes and rice a few times a week. I rarely logged on MFP - maybe once a week or so to check if my general pattern was OK. I don't snack, and I found that I could eat more if I stayed away from the bread etc. I still had some now and then with a cheat meal. No alcohol for about 5 months then very little for another 5 months. After I let it in my life again on a more regular basis it was no surprise that the pounds came back but I haven't had that "feeling" that I was committed to losing it again.

I have that feeling now so...fingers crossed it stays. I have to say that cutting out the white starchy foods was easy. I don't feel that they made me bloated or anything, but I didn't miss them and as I love meat I was able to eat more of it. I also topped up my protein with a protein shake as I was (am) doing quite heavy weight training.

Anyway, that's all for now. Must work!

Jenna

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

Good Morning Ladies,

No time to read the posts right now but wanted to say Good Morning. I’m off to take my friend to the doctor and will catch up when I get home. It’s raining and expected to do so all day. Not sure if I’ll make line dancing this afternoon as my knee is still giving me a bit of trouble. I think of you all much of the time, especially when it’s time to eat, and hope 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.
I Love you,
DJ

Miriam - Aaaaahhhhhh!

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

That refers to the Halloween pic!

Barbie - so sorry you have to wear that torture apparatus!
My hip is still bothering me. Boo! Getting old sucks.

Making Christmas pudding today.

Love Heather UK

Yes Heather, getting old sucks, but it's better than the alternative.

I went to the doctor today to have my heart checked. I feel fine and all, but my heartrate monitor keeps logging my pulse at way over what it should be. My max pulse often hits 220-240 bpm. At the end of a 40-minute jog I can have an average heartrate of 180 which is about 20 bpm over what my maximum heartrate should be at the age of 60. The doctor hooked me up to an ECG and put me on a stationary bike. And I biked like crazy for a good 45 minutes (with short breaks to take stable readouts). I was working way harder than I ever do when I'm out jogging and my pulse never went over 160. The humidity is so low up here and I was breathing so hard and fast that I ended up with a cough.

But apparently there's nothing wrong with my heart, which is the good news. Maybe there's something wrong with my Garmin? Anyway, the doctor said I'm supposed to live normally and he wished he was as fit as I am. (He's a good-looking 40-year-old and is probably more fit than I am, but it was nice of him to say that.)

So I'll be going to Lindy Hop as usual on a Tuesday night.
/Penny, hooray, back at the if only briefly...

Sylvia I'm planing to watch it. It's right up my street, interest wise!

Jake the rescue dog and my walking companion on our walk today.
Everyone have a great day.
Chris and Jake in beautiful 60F MA

Mikesmom1983

I have a son named Mike who was born In1983. I am sure we are not alone with a name like Michael! Adorable dog and beautiful scenery!

❤️ Susan
Boca Raton, Florida