WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016

Stronglifts workout

Squats -1X5X 65/75/85/95/105/115/120, 5X5x122
Sumo squats-5X5X107
OHP-1X5X 45/50/55, 3X5X 60, 2X5X55
DL- 1 X5X 150

The OHP at 60 pounds was difficult and I started to lose my form on the fourth set so, I went back to 55 pounds for the last two sets. I will probably do a deload next week on the OHP so I can gain strength and be successful lifting 60 pounds with good form.



Mary from Minnesota

Looking for buddies as I need support . I am 48 and would love to lose 25 pounds.

Good eve from another skimmer. Started out with good intentions,but whew!...... way more reading than I could do full time !
Welcome to the newbies & Happy Birthday....Happy Anniv to those celebrating.

Went down with a pesky long lasting virus before the holidays.Was soo glad to be rid of that.

We left the day after Christmas for a 12 day cruise with DD& SIL to the Caribbean Islands.We enjoy traveling together. Kept my food under control with only 2 meals that hit my calorie limit. Nice time had by all.Of course,we needed a couple days to recover.
Supposed to be very cold here for a couple days. Can't complain as there has been no winter to speak of in central Ohio. Just realized,in 6 wks....Spring will be around the corner.
Talk about clutter.....only lived here 3 yrs & got rid of a lot,sold some antiques etc.When DD visited from Fl,sent 4 quilts & a couple quilted throws with her. By early summer,they will move to NC.
I prefer an uncluttered house......but my pack rat has only come to that in last few yrs.
Our oldest grandson leaves in a few days for Marine boot camp.His aunt & uncle had a family get together for him last eve.He loves his Grparents & had tears in his eyes when DH gave him a hug.Sad but happy for him.He is an only child....gonna be a lonely time for DD& SIL.

Going to read a bit more before bedtime.Hope you all had a good wkend. Pat

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Lisa, been there with the back out of whack and I feel for you. I hope it corrects itself quickly so you don’t have to watch crap tv. Lol (((((Hugs)))))

CarolNC, I’m so proud of you for working on your attitude even though you know you are clinically depressed. I know it can’t’ be easy, but it sure can’t hurt. I sure wish your Ex would take son some of the time so you could have your alone time. Just come see us when you can and remember that we care!!! ((((Hugs))))

Gina, welcome. This is a great place for support and information so come often and join right in.

Lori, welcome to you as well. We are always happy to welcome newbies to our Phat Chat. (Sorry, but we affectionately nick named the group to make it easy to refer to with our hubbies.) Come often and join right in.

Jane, that’s great news that your MIL is getting better. I hope you are well also. (((Hugs)))

Pat, was so good to hear from you. Glad you had the great cruise. Don’t be such a stranger. You’ve been missed.

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’m enjoying my drawers that have everything folded and standing on end. They just look so organized! What I have noticed is that when I have clean clothes to put in the drawers I actually have to take a minute and fold them properly to put them away. The one that is the biggest difference is my undies. Before they actually looked like I just took them out of the dryer and threw them in the drawer. Now they are just cute and neat. Tee hee hee

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

Did 1 hr of a Core Sculpt Beginner DVD. I tell you, it was VERY beginner. But sometimes it's a good thing not to do something real intense.

the plan for tomorrow is to do some of the ab DVD I have, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class.

Mindy - feel better fast. I hate when I cough and leak at the same time. There have been times when I've coughed while on the toilet for that reason, just to eliminate any leaks (they leak into the toilet). Do hope Alanon will help you, I'm sure they will

KJL - when Vince is sick, you would think the world was coming to an end! He mopes around the house moaning and groaning. Me? Regardless of how sick I am, I have to be up and dressed. If I'm not, you KNOW that I'm REALLY sick. Prayers for your sister

Alison - feel better fast. I wish the best for your brother


Beth - I've made quinoa before. It is pretty bland if you just cook it in water. I would definitely recommend cooking it in some sort of broth.

Lisa - (((HUGS)))

Mary - how I agree that eating foods affect your body. I know that I feel "yukky" if I have a lot of carbs (processed). It seems that lately I've lost any desire for anything sweet

Carol in NC - (((HUGS))))

Lenora - if I have bananas, before they get too ripe, I peel them and freeze them.

Just finished watching the last episode of Downton Abbey. There were some things that I never expected. Glad to see everything worked out well. that's all I'll say on the subject.

kimses - you sure know how to make me hungry

ginadaye - welcome

Lori in OH and ly - welcome

Welcome to anyone else that I may have missed.

Michele in NC

Sylvia, very nice!

I got the drawers finished for my daughter's bed. Still waiting on the pulls, but they will match the
dresser. With the new hand me down curtains, her room looks really nice. I had painted the rainbow dresser a couple of years ago. Her bed was my grandmothers, a Jenny Lind bed.

Hey Ladies! Well yesterday was just wonderful..... My son came in his cute little truck about 4 PM. He took me to the community center for the crab dinner, but I had him just wait for me, so I could get my dinner "to go", plus I just wanted to ride in his cute little truck. This is what is looks like:

http://www.americasminitruckcenter.com/americas-mini-trucks.php?tid=24

The steering wheel is on the right side, so that is strange, and as a passenger I feel like I'm a deer in a headlight, but its so cute.

Well, when we arrived back at the apartment, my neighbor was at the top of the stairs. I have talked about her, a feisty lady that says the F word in normal conversation... I told her were we had been, and what I got, and she said, "Aw that sounds sooo good". I told her it was $15 per meal, and she said, "I have that". So I gave her my meal, and out my son and I went to get another from the money she gave me. Hey it's not every day that you get a whole crab! I came home, finished making my husband and youngest son their steak sandwiches, finished making my eldest son his rice, then put on my bib, sanitized my husband's hammer and got to work. I could hear my neighbor lightly pounding too, and I was in messy heaven! The body of a crab is the best part, and I gently got out HUGE bits of crab meat yelling 'LOOK and the SIZE of THIS piece!!!!

Today we all traveled together to Portland. My Mother-In-Law is awesome! I actually met her and became friends with her before I met her son way back 31 years ago. She was the "breakroom lady" at a bank I worked at, and we got along great. The fact that I met her son when he was on leave, and asked her to bring me a picture of him after he went out to sea, and she brought his FIRST MARRIAGE PHOTO ALBUM is of no consequence now...HAHAHA... Since my own Mom has passed, she has become so much more mom-like. Today she made a huge salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, a WHOLE precooked smoked turkey, and a precooked roast (both she just had to heat up), and for dessert two cobblers (a blueberry one, and a peach one). *long sigh* I had TWO servings of salad, maybe 2 oz of the turkey, maybe 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and a drizzle of gravy, and a roll. Not TOO bad. I did have a serving of blackberry cobbler. Then she let me take some of the cobbler home, (maybe 1.5 cups worth) and I have scarfed that down with a cup of coffee..... AAACK......

Tomorrow a new day! Starting my swimming on Tuesday! I didn't go "off-track" too much.

(((hugs everyone!!)))
Becca
bloated in Oregon
by my own evil hands....aaaaack

well bust my buttons, I was still under today, and I logged EVERYTHING....from the bite of chocolate mousse that my son still has in the frig, to the blasted 3 french fries from Dairy Queen while I watched my husband eat his hot fudge sundae' and my son eat his double cheese burger!!! I will stay on target......(like a plane nose-diving a bit) STAY ON TARGET......
Becca
feeling not so
crazy out of control
in Oregon now....

good morning ladies~
well I am having warm lemon water and typing to you guys..
I am peeved, I think my fit bit battery finally bit the dust..Tom will take it to work and see if he can clean it under a microscope...but I fear it is done... now I have map my walk on my phone, but really need something that I can wear that tracks the steps..
Sean got down there ok, he will be going through detox for 48 hrs and then the real work begins...will keep him in my prayers..

miriamwithcats wrote: »

Sylvia, very nice!

I got the drawers finished for my daughter's bed. Still waiting on the pulls, but they will match the
dresser. With the new hand me down curtains, her room looks really nice. I had painted the rainbow dresser a couple of years ago. Her bed was my grandmothers, a Jenny Lind bed.

Adorable room! You have done a great job.

Penny - Beautiful thoughts and beautifully expressed. :flowerforyou:

Welcome to the new folks! Keep on coming and tell us something about you. Sorry for those who have health challenges. My knee decided to play stupid today so I shall be icing it when the gel pack has frozen. Sooooooo annoying! Hasn't happened in a while.

We had to set the alarm today so we could get dressed before the electrician arrived. I put my exercise/yoga clothes on. It was nice to eat breakfast downstairs at the table instead of in bed as we usually do. :laugh: Did my exercises, but my knee was complaining. :grumble:
Couldn't sleep in the night, so bought and read Spark Joy. It's almost the same as the previous book, so not worth it if money is an issue, but it kept me company for an hour and a half. :bigsmile: I just really liked the title.
I think that is such a great idea - to only keep those things, activities and people in your life that give you joy. If they are not giving you joy, either get rid of them or find a way of loving them again by a change of attitude. I have found that the more I simplify and streamline my life, the more I am sensitive to anything that is even mildly out of kilter and the better I am at taking action to put things back on track. Even a mild wobble requires corrective action, whereas, if you live in chaos you won't even notice when things aren't working. I just do love that title - SPARK JOY! (Wish I'd thought of it) :laugh:

DJ - I love the way you are "appreciating " your drawers. In Marie Kondo's book she talks about thanking our things for what they have done for us. I find more and more I appreciate the things I have and they bring me joy. Like Barbie's "attitude of gratitude". One thing I really do appreciate is the lovely food I eat every day. I think that is a huge element in being able to keep our weight down. Mindful eating and really enjoying every delicious mouthful. :bigsmile:
I am getting excited about your cruise already! :flowerforyou:

Miriam - that bedroom looks wonderful. I can just feel the care and love you have put into it. I'm sure your daughter can too.

I'm looking forward to seeing the grandchildren on Thursday. It'll only be for a few hours, but it's worth the long train journey. We will be having a Turkish takeaway for the evening meal, just with DDIL as DS is having a meeting. Posting a photo DDIL sent me of them in the local park this weekend.



Love to all, Heather UK

Wishing everyone a great day. Cold here but sunny and bright. Lots of washing completed this morning before going to mum's house. My husband is chopping down an extremely large conifer tree in my neighbours garden (the one that died on new years day). We asked his daughter first, it was taller than the 2 storey house and blocking the light in our kitchen. We have lived in this house for over 40 years and he had lived next door to us for 38 years, very sad he is no longer there. The neighbour on the other side of his house will be doing the same with the conifer next to his fence, both our houses are bought but the neighbour who died had rented his house from the council. The family received notification of 7 days to empty the house on Saturday and they are doing their best to complete the task. It really is heartbreaking to see this happening, cannot begin to imagine what they are feeling at this time. They are not being given enough time to grieve or to check the contents of the home properly. My husband and the other neighbour are helping by cutting these trees down and taking all the rubbish to the local tip. Not sure what kind of new neighbours we will find living next door shortly, just hope they are decent, friendly and will look after the home and garden. Life goes on and we all have to move forward and adapt to changes.

Have a great day everyone with your goals.

Heather, the grandkids are adorable!

On light and darkness. I CRAVE sunlight. I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and MUST HAVE sun! If I don't get sunshine, I use light sources that simulate natural light. I can get so depressed without the sun. I leave my Christmas lights up on my picket fence until spring just to make things more cheerful. I could never survive further north, and have really considered moving further south. (But I love my house too much.)

A note on the bedroom. My sister sent the curtains. They are a solid green, almost an olive green. At some point I will either pin artificial flowers all over them, or paint flowers all over them. I personally don't like decorating with green, much less olive green. But since grandma sent them, Isabelle loves them.

When I went out this morning I could see the horizon! That's a big deal here, where for almost 6 weeks it's been so dark you couldn't tell the difference between the mountains and the sky unless there was a moon up there. Today I could see light on the horizon in the southeast. And it was only like 10 am!

Yeah Penny at the Pole, we are on the 54th parallel here and the days are already getting longer. So nice to still see some daylight at 6 p.m. I can just imagine how everyone there feels about seeing the horizon

Take care

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan