WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE

:huh: Mimi, did you hear yourself? "... and I want to get a walk in" ? Look how far you've come, girlfriend! Hooray for YOU!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Maybe Izzy is a lark?
:glasses: Lorri, would you tell me what "... a Cathe routine " is? Love your signature and the pooch.
Welcome slick_fox and all the newbies!
:flowerforyou: Lindaj_07 5.7 miles? WOW!
:sick: Faye, I've been mildly lactose intolerant all my life. Think there must be a range. Whole milk, cream (or ice cream) and you can set your watch that I'll be dashing to the loo in exactly 20 minutes. Yoghurt, sour cream, and aged cheese and most reduced fat products are not an issue for me. Something about the milk sugar molecule, if the initial breakdown has happened, then my system can handle the rest. But for those must-have-B&J-NY-Super-Fudge-Chunk-NOW times, a MilkDigest or LacTaid just before prevents a lot of grief... but no remorse...
:drinker: Peggy NOW I can see you and WOWOWOWOW!!!
:grumble: Diane YOU inspire me, I loathe the "dreadmill". a pound is a pound whether its the first, middle or last.
:laugh: Jackie your hot tub is large enough to swim in? Maybe hot water aerobics IS the new hot yoga...
:flowerforyou: Cathy FIVE INCHES! ! ! WOWOWOWOW! Size 12? Hooray!
Jane, mopping is NOT my favorite way to burn calories... ;{ Amazing u can keep such a secret. Have a great party!
Barbie I love your wisdom. I struggle with (too harshly) judging myself and others, and always have. Lately when I notice that unwelcome attitude recurring I try to say, gently and lovingly to myself, "comparing!" :ohwell:
If I can force a chuckle it seems easier to move my mind in a more positive direction. Baby steps.
You taught a line dance? WOW! I do whatever dances they teach, my mantra is your "Keep moving". Starrted maybe
5 years ago and could only do one lesson/dance an evening, sat out the rest. Now can go 2 hrs (and more) without sitting, and my feet know most of the steps. BUT when I try to call to help a pal, the brain gets engaged and the feet get tangled.
uh oh... comparing... ;} Not just Zumba (since last December) but also Scottish Country Dancing (maybe 2 years). 4 classes a week. Started to say "I can't believe it's me" but lets change that to "YAY ME!":drinker:
:flowerforyou: collycan WOW! 4.5 miles!!! How long did it take?
:noway: genealace "... no way I could possibly have eaten them ..." Woo HOO! and GREAT suggestion to Chiclet about hosting the fun gals, so Mom could see...
Pam, potein before potatoes, YES... and for me, its best to eat fruit and veggies before protein...
:brokenheart: Chiclet So sorry You are going through such a tough time. Those feelings are natural and understandable. You're doing the right things by finding some fun time, doing the water aerobics, getting back on track. Genealace is right, you can't care for you Mom if you don't care for youself first. We're here for you and you can rant/vent/share those unhappy feelings any time!
Caterpillar2Butterfly me too! but then I don't listen to her. Gotta find my inner "fitness angel" Any idea where she's hiding?
:flowerforyou: Sally so glad the surgery went well, you are so right about the nurses and staff.

Looks like is going to be a beautiful day, hope to get in the garden this afternoon. . . .Oh heck, had so much fun reading posts, I'm now late for farmers' market and will have to skip til after Zumba!
Hugs to all!

It’s a beautiful day. I AM going to get out there early today. We’ll see if Izzy is perkier in the morning. (She doesn’t look like a lark, Barbara, but maybe she has an inner lark. )

Chiclet, you absolutely do not sound like your usual self. :noway: Give yourself a break. It’s probably that TOM. If not, it’s sure to be fleeting.

Your mom is only 70? :noway: :noway: And acts like that???!!! Wow. I think of 70 as young. (It’s getting to sound younger all the time! :laugh: ) I can’t imagine living the way she does. Is it mostly her weight or something else? If she can make it to the bathroom and chooses not to, maybe she should be changing herself when she has accidents. I’m not kidding. (But not offering medical advice either! :laugh: )

You need to make yourself, and your weight loss, high priorities. Unless your mom is imminently dying and you feel you have to be glued to her bedside or something else dire :frown: , you need to carve out time for yourself. It’s in her best interest as well as yours. A cheerful Chiclet who has boundaries :happy: is a lot more fun to be around than a Chiclet who marches to someone else’s orders and is gloomy about it :indifferent: .

You’re strong. You’ll figure this out. Getting the glooms about it once in awhile is probably a good thing as it will motivate you to find some solutions. You are good at that.

BTW, congrats on the 5 pounds. :flowerforyou: Keep up the good work and make time to weigh or measure and log your food. It’s energizing – and you’re worth it.

Yay, Sally! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Every time I deviate from healthy eating, it gets me down and I gain weight. When I’m eating right, I feel on top of the world. I’m excited every time I see someone else getting it. It’s amazing that our bodies are so forgiving. They’ll respond to healthy eating even after 50 years of kicking them around. :happy: Congrats and keep at it!

Genealace, what good, practical advice you had for Chiclet. It’s great how we all support each other.

About portion control, it’s even more important to eat MORE of the good foods than it is to eat less of the crappy ones. I call fruits and veggies my willpower because, when I eat lots of them, I don’t even want the crappy stuff. That’s real portion control.

Jane, the party will be so much fun. I’m smiling thinking about it.

Cathy, congrats on your progress. :flowerforyou: It really is all about getting slimmer and fitter. That does not necessarily equal weight lost. I was so impressed by the pics on Sparkpeople of the gal who’d gone from size 14 almost down to a 4. And she weighed 160 the whole way! Wow! It was all about turning fat into muscle, which weighs more but takes up less room! Hurray for you! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Barbara, yay you is right! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Wow. You went from being pooped after one dance for dancing for two hours. Amazing!!!!!!!!!

Here’s to healthy eating and exercising. :drinker: My goal for the day (besides walking cuz I’m a walker now :laugh: ) is to look into yoga or stretching classes. I feel a little creaky and don’t like it. Walking doesn’t help much with that. I’m looking for something to s-t-r-e-e-e-t-c-h me out.

:flowerforyou: Good evening everyone..........

:grumble: My day today has been ..........dusty and then expensive!!

:drinker: It started well, nice breakfast cooked by DH.

Then...check the laundry.:noway: I couldn't understand why it was still damp. I'd put the tumble dryer on yesterday evening.So I put it on again...as you would. On checking 1 hour later... tumbled but still cold and damp.
DH and I then checked the vent hose...the machine filter was clear but the hose and pipe inside the machine was full of fluff.
That's one of the things we always said we'd make sure to do....but never did!! :explode: We did have a past machine housed in an outhouse that caught fire......we should have known better!! So......we thought....let the timer run it's course and then see if it works,having cleared all the lint ec out. It was a case of up to my armpits in the hose to get all the fluff!! :noway: Sneeze or what!!
But ....after shopping it still blew cold. So we have a new drier winging it's way to us for tomorrow.
Our weather is not so good that we could rely on outdoor drying!!

Especially as.........:laugh: we had snow in Wales yesterday!! It was sunshine at the base of Snowdon but snowing further up!!

We probably won't be doing our boot sale tomorrow now as the dryer is being delivered...not unless it's delivered early. Also rain all day has been forecast.


:happy: Lorri ............
":glasses: If you make a wrong move on your fitness program, do like a GPS would suggest – at the next available exit turn around. Don’t let one wrong turn lead you far off your path. "................Sounds about right for me!! We have Jean Luc Picard telling us what to do on our Sat Nav!!:laugh:

Anyway .....off to get a cardi as it feels cold inside tonight!
BFN
:flowerforyou: Jackie

... Starting again with the post I deleted earlier! Hope I don't repeat myself, if so, sorry in advance!

Here we go then...
For anyone living in UK, I discovered that if you go to Sainsbury's at around 7 oclock on a Friday night (probably most nights) you will discover hugely discounted items, simply because they are going 'out of date'. I got 500g of lean steak mince for 30p, which I divided up and put straight in the freezer. I also got a galia melon for 20p and some mini pots of houmous, (3 pots each) for 15p each, some in freezer but I love them so will be eating them for the next few days! Oh! I do love a bargain! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I know, sad that I had nothing better to do on a Friday evening!! :laugh:

Cathy - I hope your thunder storms have moved on and you are enjoying some milder weather! It's been raining heavily all afternoon here but I eventually got out for my walk, so all was not lost.

Cindy - you must be very proud of your garden! Your own produce - that sounds delicious, freshly picked! I also find logging exercise early is good for commitment!

Amanda - Hope your 'skinny' blister heals soon! Sounds painful and couldn't be in a worse place!

Rose - glad to hear your finger is on the mend and that you're enjoying the weather.

Sally - I hope your wee eye op went ok.

Donna - I'm in Scotland and have made a few friends on this website who live in UK and some in USA. I have met them all here but don't know any personally YET!! :laugh:

Barbie - I'm also enjoying the light nights! Midsummer's eve is coming up soon!

Mary - sounds like you enjoyed your trip! Have fun at the campsite!

Mary/Mimi - glad you got your walk in, on such a hectic day! Your DGDs sound like fun but hard work! Congrats on getting back to your weight that must feel amazing. You've been woirking hard to earn it, I have to say! :flowerfnioryou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: You're soooo right about MFP. It keeps me on track and makes me more determined to lose that weight! By the way, I found a HUGE plate for my fruit/veg. As I'm not sure if it's big enough :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I only bought one to try it. If it is a good size, I will go back for a second. Actually, I was thinking it's not that there is so much fruit/veg, more that I would like to spread it out a bit so I can enjoy looking at it!! :laugh: :laugh:

Chiclet - shame about your aerobics class! I hate that when people let you down! A fish pedicure is exactly that! Tiny fish eating away at the hard skin on your feet. I really like the idea but it has been getting bad press here in UK because of the possibility of spreading germs. I personally think this is down to lack of hygiene and not down to the actual fish pedicure but how do you know if the water is clean?? I still like it in theory though. Hope your mother is feeling better soon! Oh! Just reached your latest post!!!!! Congrats on that 5lbs weigh loss!! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Jeannie - a 40 minute walk is obviously working for you! Congrats on your weigh loss! :flowerforyou:

Robin - Congrats on your news about becoming a Granny! I'm sure you will make a fantastic and sylph-like Gran by January! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Peggy - you look FABULOUS!! What a difference from the one at the bottom!! So slender, I bet you're feeling good! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I agree with you on the temperature changes. I've gone through our bad winter without a sniffle but feel sure to catch the dreaded lurgy if this keeps up! :noway: I'm sure you'll beat that last pound! Get walking!! :laugh: you can do it!

Diane - stick with us and watch those 10lbs disappear like magic!

Cathy - Good luck with your weigh in!

Collycan - it's amazing how those miles clock up, isn't it?

Mimi - I know how Izzy feels! I seem to have more energy if I get my walking in before going to work!

Caterpillar2butterfly - You're in the right place if you want support and motivation! I've never known any place like it!

Sally - glad your eye op was a success!

Lorri - glad to hear you're doing so well with the Cathe. It certainly seems to be agreeing with you!

Phhhhhhhhewwwwww!! I managed to get through a lot of posts tonight!!!!!! I must say, that was SOME workout!! :laugh: :laugh:
I wonder how many calories my fingers burned??
h
Anyway, good night sweet ladies! Tomorrow is my workout day off - amazing how quickly that has come round again! However, as I missed doing my speed walk yesterday, I may just go out for a wee walk round the park and time myself. My best time so far is 4.2 mph (up from 3.5 at the start of June) but maybe that had a lot to do with the traffic lights being in my favour??!!?? :noway: :laugh: :laugh: I'm keen to check it out with another go! Hope you all have a great weekend!!

To Chicklet:

I feel so sad reading your honest account of how hard caregiving is - day after day. I hope that you can get some help (more than just help with bath time). You need to remind yourself that YOUR needs are equally as important as your mom's. She would agree. Healthy relationships are based on 50-50. Your mom can not give back to you like she used to, so its really important for you to do that for her.....you give to YOU.....for her Honestly, its what she would want.

So, your task is to find all the mental get-a-ways you can! Write a children's book, make a photo-collage video, learn a new hobbie like how to crochet, plant a garden.....As good as it feels to get away physically, it will feel even better to take mental breaks (you'll know your mom is safe, yet you can pursue your own passion!). Volunteers who will not change diapers can still meet alot of needs while you are in the bathtub with music and candles!!!!!

Oh-and you may want to look into a support group! I know in my area we have telephone support group meetings for caregivers who can't get out of the house! If there isn't one of those in your area, maybe you could start one!!! Your local AAA can help!

Happy Saturday evening, all! I have FINALLY, once again, caught up on reading your posts but there is NO WAY I could ever respond to each of you. I want you all to know that I am sending prayers and good thoughts to all of you!

We had a Community Garage Sale today and my DD and I went around the neighborhood and got some really good deals. I now have some new weights and a step--I've been wanting a step for AGES! Also bought a really nice ceramic canister set and some small shelves and drawer-type things to use in organizing my craft supplies. She got a Ryan's Room Tee Pee set--small tents and tunnels to connect them--for the little guy and we also found a nice baby gate (Safety 1st brand) for only a dollar! A few other odds and ends and it all came to less than $40.00!

Now I can use my step workouts and get more weight training in. It is also nice to get rid of the old plastic canisters we'd been using for years.

The weather was beautiful today and is supposed to be nice again tomorrow. Not much rain lately so I will have to water the grass in the morning (new seed) and also the vegetables.

It is so nice to hear how you are all doing. I hope things improve for those of you that are having tough times--I am especially thinking of Chicklet right now, but the wishes are for all of you.

I am doing better at tracking my foods now that I found an app that will work on my phone. I am SO much more aware of what I am eating now!

Okay, well, I need to get moving--been sitting long enough!

HI~! all
Just got in.The party was a success.She was clueless.The cake my daughter in law made was beautiful.She made a cake shaped like a graduation cap.Dinner was good.Our grand daughter is spending the night,Her 1st time,so we`ll see how it goes.
have a good night.
jane

I stole - and adapted - a line from Barbara (AuntieBK) because I WILL be a size 12 in 2011. :happy:

Good morning everyone;

Went a little over on the food yesterday, but I stayed busy all day cleaning the house. I only logged 90 min of general cleaning and that gave me quite a few exercise calories. I'm confused because when I work out really hard I don't get that many exercise calories. Maybe I should just clean my house a lot more!

We got some rain last night and that was great for the garden!

Today we are going over to my Mother's. It is her 87th BD so we are taking her out to lunch with my sister & her husband. I've checked the web page for the restaurant and will have my GOOD choice made before we get there!

Well I hope you all have a good day!

Cindy

Good mornig all. Hubby and I have had colds so laying low. :ohwell: I had a bad day yesterday with my food. :grumble: Hubby always cooks on the grill but he was feeling worse than me, so I made the bad decision to make pizza so he didn't have to do anything. :embarassed: Not good.:embarassed: If anyone thinks that because you reach your goal weight....you have conquered all your weaknesses...you are fooling yourself. I ate way too much and will not make pizza again. :flowerforyou: Sometimes we try to please others....as my hubby LOVES mt homemade pizza....but to our demise.:mad: Next time I'll make the omlette he loves or something else.:laugh:
ANYWAYS....today is a new day and will be a great one.:flowerforyou: I cannot change the past but I sure will be vigilant about my choices today.:bigsmile:
Have a great sunday!
BirdieM:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

We have been busy mostly with the kids and grandkids.... we babysat last night for the 3 boys, 71/2, 5, and almost 2... they are a handful, cut they are good kids. We had a good time. Then we watched some movie with Jennifer Anniston and Adam Sandler .. I forgot the name, but it's new release on DVD, it was cute, a good rental for a buck at redbox.

Today we are going to see the middle grandson play tennis, and then we are going to go out to dinner at Pei Wei, they opened their first place here, and we have a coupon so we are going to try it one more time. Will order a salad....

I just got back from my bike ride outside for 30 minutes, or about 4 miles...I continue on my diet, and have lost approximately 12 lbs in 3 months, slow progress, but I perservere...
.

Natalie

:flowerforyou: Hello Everyone,

Natalie, are you still following the 17 Day Diet?

Katy, most of my DVD workouts are step routines. I really enjoy them. Have you tried Cathe workouts?

Mimi, thanks for the info about whey intolerance. I’ve been using whey in my protein shakes, but never thought that some of my problems were arising from the whey. I am going to be more watchful :glasses: over the impact of my whey intake.

Jane, how was your night with your grand daughter?

Michelle, you get extra credit for completing a Bosu workout. My balance is screwed so I’ve never been able to complete those.

Viv, I’m hoping that the 50-60 decade for me is not too bad. So far each age era has been great with new discoveries about myself.

Collycan – good luck with the sugar reduction.

BirdieM, I hope you and your husband are feeling better. Yesterday, I had pizza with my husband. Oh, I could have eaten the entire pizza, but didn’t.


:drinker: Last night I saw the movie Bridesmaids. DH picked the movie, because he heard it was funny; it was very funny. Put this on your list to see. You will laugh.

I've ended my first week 6lbs lighter & an inch off my waist - seems to good to be true! Only managed half my water today. I wonder why its so much easier at work?

After years of not having to account for most veggies on Slimming World, its hard seeing them add up to what seems to be a huge number of calories. Good job I lurve my veggies.

Thank you for your support & inspiration.

Hugs to all who need them & good luck to all on our paths to healthier lifestyles,

Hi Ladies:

We have a fairly nice day here today, cool, but sunny so hubby and I decided to go into the city (Toronto) to walk around downtown. We walked for about an hour and an half which was great exercise. I hope everyone has had a decent weekend.

Diane - working with the Special Olympics must be so rewarding, good for you.

Lorri - I just loved your advice about when we get sidetracked think about life as a GPS and turn around at the next exit; that was brilliant.

Chiclet - my heart goes out to you; I hope you can get some help with your Mother. When my Dad took dementia it was extremely difficult for his wife to deal with and I begged her to get respite care for him. Are there any other organizations that can aid you besides the one you have called? Sometimes the Social Services in your local area might have ideas too for you. I the meantime, you absolutely must, must take care of yourself or you will be no use to her.

Jane - I was so glad to hear that your party went well and that your daughter enjoyed it. That's good too that you enjoyed your overnighter with your grandchild.

Birdie - hope you feel better.

Natalie - sounds like you have come such a long way in such a short time. Good for you.

Sissy - you too are making good progress.

Geri - congrats on your weight loss.

Mimi - again, you have such words of wisdom.

Well, Ladies, I hope you all have a good week coming up and that you can all stick to plan. I am going to stick to plan and try to get more exercise.

Cathy

I got a short walk in earliesh today – just 2.25 miles but long enough to put me over my goal (which was conservative!) for the month. I’m so jazzed! :happy: I haven’t updated my exercise ticker yet as I plan to get some more exercise in for the day but I’m curious about what the frog will do when he hops off the grass!

Jane, I’m glad your party went well. Your DD has a nice mom! :flowerforyou:

Hi Viv. Just keep on keepin’ on. You’ll feel better soon. Sometimes it’s hormones, sometimes just the blahs. But they won’t last. Do everything you can to eat healthy food (and lots of it so you don’t feel so tempted by the less healthy stuff). I figure it takes two days to get over it when we get off track. You can do anything for two days!

Cindy, good for you for making food choices ahead of time. Way to be good to yourself! :flowerforyou:

Collycan, as I mentioned to Viv, it takes just two days to get on track. Sugar is a tough one and a frequent trigger. I eat sugar in fruit but stay away from the refined stuff. Good luck! You’re doing a great thing for yourself. :flowerforyou:

Birdie, you’re doing such a great job. It’s a real victory to maintain your weight the way you have. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: If you like mushrooms, you might want to try making Portobello mushroom pizza. I saw it on Lorri’s menu and she gave me the recipe. (Of course, you have to like mushrooms!)

You put a little marinara on the portabello, top it with some good toppings (I used artichoke hearts and something else…can’t remember what right now…oh, and anchovies too! ) Top the whole thing with Parmesan cheese then bake it long enough to melt the cheese. I ate the first half a little too soon, when the cheese had just melted. I reheated the second half until the cheese had begun to brown. Was it ever delicious. And hardly any calories. :drinker:

I hope you feel better soon.

Natalie, you’re doing great! :flowerforyou: Your grandsons sound like cuties.

Sissy, awesome job with the gym. You are losing inches and that’s what counts. :flowerforyou:

Geri, good for you on the weight loss and, especially, the veggies. :happy: 6 lbs gives you a nice incentive for your new approach.

Cathy, wonderful job on the walking. It’s nice that your hubby joined you.

Barbie, I’m thrilled that I helped you (of all people!) It makes me laugh. :laugh: You are always so wise and so inspiring. xxx

Chiclet, I'm thinking about you and sending hugs. I hope you feel better soon and find a way to get some respite.

My next project is to paint my new space. My son-in-law will probably do most of it but he's been sick and I'm champing at the bit to get going. This should be good. :laugh: