Shoot! I forgot to thank Lisa for the instructions to add friends!

"What should we call you? It sounds like you have fibromyalgia or some other form of auto-immune process. Have you ever tried following a diet plan for that disease. I know my hairdresser has fibro and Rheumatoid Arthritis and there are several foods she cannot eat, pork being the top of the list. She sticks to organic, non gmo and minimally processed foods as much as possible. Just some thoughts. Hope you come back and join in the conversation
Patti"
Jeanette is fine; or LivLovLrn...whichever is easier for you to remember/use. I had thought fibromyalgia was a possibility. Right now finances are tight, but I am hoping to get back to a doctor once things even out a bit.

LivLovLrn wrote: »

This board is a little overwhelming to me right now....thank you all for the warm welcome. I will try to jump in and keep up with you all. I really like the interaction

I can appreciate that. no worries.... just post when/what you can. nobody here will judge you if you can't respond to each and every person. i can't either!

Good afternoon and Happy Friday to you all!

When I returned from my hike earlier, I discovered that hubby had baked a chocolate cake (yikes) My part is to prepare the chocolate icing and his to lick the beaters and bowl. Result: we each had a small piece for lunch. 235 calories worth! Personally I prefer a square of quality dark chocolate occasionally as a treat. I am married to a sweet tooth who always wants to bake and share. By logging everything and staying committed to exercise, I consider whether it is "worth it". Thankfully, he is totally okay with "no thanks". Respecting one another's efforts while honoring personal goals are really important to both of us. Fortunately we enjoy activity (both solo and joint) especially outside! Looking forward to our afternoon weight-lifting session after a siesta together. It is drizzly outside now and for the coming week and that makes us both pretty sleepy in the afternoon. During working years it was a struggle with a 3pm "low" ... often from poor lunch choices or stress perhaps.

Okay, done ranting. Will check in again later. Have a wonderful Friday evening all!

MaryLynn

Myra, thank you so much for offering to help keep our board roster. I figured since it was so late in the week I would do it this time and let you jump in next week if that works for you.
TRX is suspension training. It was developed by a Navy Seal, I think. Hard to describe but if you Google it there are some videos that show you the basics. It works every part of your body and uses your body as resistance. If it hadn't been for Tracy I would never have even considered trying it, now I hate missing a class. That is the beauty of having a WOB that is 20 years younger than me. She really pushes me and in a good way. I am so glad you and your sister are making a commitment to do the Pilates workout. The most important part is your breathing. Deep inhales on the non-effort parts and deep exhales on the effort parts. It takes practice, so go slowly and concentrate on getting your form correct. I have been blessed with the best Pilates instructor. I wish I lived near you so I could come over and coach you and your sister.

Mary Lynn, my husband has a horrible sweet tooth, luckily he cannot bake and neither can I. Lately he has been buying sweets, hiding them in his car and then eating them after I go to bed. Not sure if he is hiding from me for my own good or so I don't say anything to him, lol.

Karla, the chicken and noodles is basically a soup with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, chicken, chicken stock and Mrs Kluskies noodles or other thick noodles. I limit the amount of noodles. I am a pasta lover, but am finally able control my portions. One thing I have a handle on finally. Edd is not a pasta lover, but loves chicken and noodles...probably because I don't put a lot of noodles in it. Enjoy your Izzy time.

Patti

Evening ladies! Welcome Jeanette! I'm still here, just a very busy past couple of days with work, home and family. I am happy to report that I met my goals for this week: 4 cardio workouts, 3 strength training workouts and came in under my calories 5 days. The biggest challenge for me is coming in under my calorie goals on my non-workout days. I have to strictly watch every bite to do it. Non-cardio day today and went out to dinner tonight and made good choices, having a lunch portion size of salmon, rice and steamed broccoli and was able to still come in under my calorie goal for today, but no cookies tonight

I have to say this group has been very motivating for me so far! I needed to get in one more 15 minute strength training session tonight to meet my weekly goal and even though I didn't feel like it after dinner, I pushed thru and popped a DVD in and did it. I am such a goal setter and list checker offer! Just "had" to meet that weekly goal and checking in here to say " I did it" did, in fact, motivate me, so it's working for me.

Saturday's start my cardio days all over again, so going to get that in after work tomorrow. Finally lost 1lb, which is big as I am getting very close to my goal weight. As I said, I have been on MFP on and off for 5 years. I have came within 1/2 lb twice, so this time I want to see what MFP "says" when you finally meet your goal

Lisa: Sorry so late responding, but I do 3 days of strength training for 15 minutes each day. Upper body one day, lower body one day and abs on the 3rd. I try to hit every muscle in those 15 minutes, so it's a fast paced workout, but I'm amazed at how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes if your not chatting it up at the gym. I used to spend an hour strength training, 5 days a week, working certain muscle groups on certain days and abs every time, but now that I'm a little older, I'm changing my strategy and trying to keep it simpler so that I will be consistent and successful. I vary my workouts and do them at the gym, home, or where I work. I mostly use free weights and body weight for resistance.

Reading through, I just think everyone is doing great and the motivation level here is energizing and so positive. Keep up the great work ladies! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Patti- thanks for the TRX explanation! I will take the pilates VERY slowly and carefully, or i'll get fussed at by my physical therapist (been there, done that). i wish you lived closer too! I've learned a lot about tuning into my body since starting classes at a yoga therapy studio about 6 mo. ago, so that will help. I know my weak abs lead to an over-arched lower back. sigh. I'll post the roster/plans/plan updates next Monday morning (no school, woohoo)

Vikki- I'm glad being in this group is helping you i've had a bad couple of days myself, but i'm going to chalk it up to PMS, and forge ahead. I have kept to my OMG of logging it all, as painful as that may be, haha.

Diane- I don't know how you do it. just reading about your long work days makes me tired! Keep your eye on that retirement prize! In the meantime, I hope your weekends are restful, yet provide enough time to prep ahead for the following week.

goodnight all, i'm hitting the hay
Myra
(ps: my husband is the "event planner" of this family.... if i'm AWOL until Sunday night.... I'm OK, just doing the family thing)

Diane and Myra - a quick reply here since it's so late to tell you both thank you for your messages. I'll reply to each of you with my details tomorrow. Thank you!!!!