WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

Hi everyone. Joined Medi-Weightloss Clinic today. Hoping it will work. My daughter is regional manager for the clinics in eastern WI and put me on the plan. She will be my wellness coach. Sorry I haven't been on much. So darn busy at work and stressed out to max! I will try to be better!

Hope you are all doing well!

Tracie in Green Bay

Thank you Mary. I will try this. And Shep is becoming quite the handsome fellow. I love how he looks at you.
CJ

lcottomsvcs wrote: »

Hello All, reading this thread is like walking into a room filled with good friends. I wanted to introduce myself. I am married, a blended family of 2 girls and 2 boys, 4 lovely little granddaughters. I am a high school science teacher and really love my job. I have come to MFP looking to lose weight at the advice of my cardiologist. And he is right, it is time.
I am doing an hour of vinyasa yoga twice per week, walking 10,000 steps (most) days and alternating between an elliptical trainer and weight training for a half hour in the mornings during the week. Started at 188, now at 184 after about 6 weeks. Working hard! Hoping I can keep it up. I do have fibromyalgia, which complicates my exercise routine somewhat, I get tired easily. I am fortunate to to have a wonderful supportive husband, and that is where much of my encouragement comes from.

I would like new friends and support, and you all seem like positive people!

Lora in Indiana

Lora, welcome. Glad you found us, this is a great group of supportive, caring women that are willing to share their experience and knowledge on this journey of a healthy lifestyle. My best friend has fibromyalgia and I know it can play havoc. You made the decision to make a change and are making great strides, way to go. Come back often and let us know how we can help.

Janetr OKC

Mary - I too have missed Terri and her hugs. I mentioned it a couple of days ago, but no one responded so I'm assuming no one has heard from her. I hope everything is okay with her. Last post I remember from her she mentioned a change at work and would no longer be able to post from the office and didn't know how much time her schedule would allow her to keep up here. I really miss her. Later, I just sent Terri a message telling her she is missed. I'll let you know if I hear anything from her.

Thanks all for the good thots for Jack. He is doing terrific. This evening sat watching TV and eating peanut butter snack crackers. I was impressed. They look so nice too.

Janetr OKC

Lenora- Happy Birthday! Have a fun day celebrating!



Mary from Minnesota

Hello Ladies,

Just popping in to say hello. I've been reading on and off to keep up some. Congratulations Heather on the new beautiful grand baby. Mary, german Shepard is so beautiful. I see there are no puppies in your home any more! Lisa glad things worked out with the new job. Damnit, Joyce, Slyvia, pip, Janet, Beth, Barbie.... Allison....Miriam etc etc love you all and welcome to all the newbies and a shout out to anyone I didn't name directly. I am so happy to have you all to chat with.

My DS's German student arrived yesterday, and don't you know that our cat decided to climb a tree and get himself stuck up there. Well by the time we realized this it was time to go to the airport. When we got home DH took out a latter in the dark because by this time it was 11pm, but no luck, the cat was too high up the tree! So stinky pants (that's what I affectionately call our kitty) spent the night in the tree! Kitty started meowing at 5am. Loudly. We borrowed a taller later from our neighbor to get the darn cat down. Now it is really funny not so much at the time. Ha ha

Our new friend from Germany is a very polite young man and his English is very good so no communication difficulties. He will stay with us for 4 weeks.






DD is receiving college acceptance and rejection emails now so that should be sorted out soon. It's an exciting time.

I have been struggling to eat healthy and get my steps in. This year has just been unbelievably just non-stop full force ahead. I am determined to find a way to build in time for myself and never give ever up. A little each day is always better then doing nothing regarding food and exercise.

Sending you all hugs and prayers.

Rosie in So Cal

Rosie- beautiful kitty! I love your story! You have a great outlook on health and exercise.

Janetr - you must be so proud of your DGD's!

Allison - great job of getting to the gym and getting your steps in!



Mary from Minnesota

Off to London this morning.

My DH had to wake me up in the night because I was screaming in a terrible nightmare. It's related to his family troubles. Ripples, ripples, ripples. He is learning how to cope, but it's a long business.

See you next in London!

Heather UK

KJL- not as impressive as you might think... and my feet still hurt will ice them before work.
i was only going 2.6 mph on treadmill as I dont want to go crazy , and did 1/2 pretty vigerously on the recumbent bike, and do the weighted machines. then take a shower... was awake at 1:30 this morning..

mollywhippet wrote: »

I got my new compressor set up with new hoses and fittings so I can use three spray guns at once. Before, I had to keep changing the color and cleaning out the gun every time, so this is going to be really nice. And I researched how to fix an annoying problem with my kiln. Will work more on that tomorrow. It still works, but it doesn't do certain things I want to do.

Sylvia

Oh my, I'm drooling at the thought of a spray gun. I just don't have a place or room for a booth in my studio, even a little one. I'm working on hand-building this week. I just don't like it much and so I have to force myself to work on it so I improve. Not that it will ever take the place of my wheel work but it can be necessary evil. lol This weekend is kiln time! Whoo hoo! Actually I'm firing a bunch of stuff that was made by some 8 yr old girls. I did a mini-class for my daughter and a group of girls at her church. They did pinch pots and rolled out a plaque they painted. Looks to be pretty wild in the color department but they will be so excited about getting their finished pieces back. So far no explosions in the kiln and hopefully they will make it through the final firing in good shape. I would hate to disappoint a little girl with her first project.

Thanks, for all the birthday wishes. I don't feel any older; feeling good. Going to start tackling the house with a vengeance, to get it clutter-free. I've lived with it long enough and now need to get it cleaner than it is at the moment. Right now it is a bit 'overwhelming' just need to take it one room at a time. Hard to do, when I find something that goes into another room and then take it there, and get waylaid from starting something there. Can't seem to focus on what's in front of me. Starting with MBR, since that seems like the easiest place to start. Need to go through all my clothes and put what fits me in drawers and closet and then put those things that the tailor has told me to wait until I get to my goal weight before bringing them back. I've decided that the dress I wore to DYS and DDnL#2's wedding is just not going to be able to be successfully altered because it is a dress with loose lace over it; but, connected at the waist. I think it would almost require being taken apart and altered independently of one another. Too expensive. Only worn once. Will take it to the consignment shop and hopefully I'll get a little bit for it.

Barbie from NW Washington – We, too, had a light that’s stayed on about 'Passenger Airbags being off'; called Honda Dealership; who informed us that it was the sensor; but, when someone over a certain weight (or other things, totaling it) was in the front seat, the light will go off. Prevents air bag from exploding when contact is made (such as a wreck) if there is not passenger sitting there … it will work on the passenger who weighs over a certain weight. It drove me crazy when sometimes it’d not be lit (being on); other times lit to show it was off. It’s not something that needs to be tampered with by dealership. Start watching it (go off) when there is a person sitting there, or if you put bags of groceries there that total that magical weight. The weight has to be evenly distributed like a person sitting there and quite often packages in the front seat just are not distributed enough to make it 'go out' and sometimes they are. I don’t know the weight limit; but, I think it is higher than that of a child, unless they weigh enough for it to be safe for them to sit in the front seat. Other than that, all children and babies should ride in the back seat, properly restrained. Hope this helps. I'd be more concerned if it wasn't 'working' at all. Maybe your 'new-to-you' car doesn't have a passenger side air bag. My Honda also has side airbags built in to the frame, so if I get T-boned, it will provide some protection.

Yesterday, stayed under caloric intake numbers; but, little exercise. Figured out my caloric intake for today; and still under daily caloric intake; and, I plan on working hard cleaning or going for a walk, or both. Got to remember to drink more water when I exercise. Some says that you are supposed to weigh (in ounces) 1/2 of what you weigh in pounds. I think I am right there; but, told to up it more when exercising. DDnL#1 says she is going to go Sunday AM to the 'other' MD who does the 'weight control loss program' she's in, too see if he has any other suggestions about losing weight. She's lost a total of 20lbs since sometime in February. Was told by the 1st MD to not drink a lot of water. Both DOS and I disagree with that; she is getting constipated; and, both of us told her that 'while' she might retain water for a while, he body will get used to the extra water and start flushing out toxins and help with the constipation issues. She used to go once a day; now it has gone to 'maybe' every 3 days. DOS told her to wait until Friday and take the proper dose of Ducalax pills so she won't run the risk or 'needing to go bad while she is at work'. I'm almost positive that the weight she has lost has been 'water' weight; and, she'll get discouraged if she 'drinks' more water and puts the weight back on, this is what has happened over the past few years when she has tried to lose water. DOGD told her the same thing that we did. She is big breasted; and, about the only thing I can say is it looks like she is losing from her face downward; she either did not have on a good bra, or her boobs are hanging down to almost her waist. I had suggested that 'if' either of them got a job with 'health benefits' that maybe she should seriously consider a breast reduction. I don't think my DOS is 'that shallow' as to be 'upset' if she did. She's over 35; and, has not had a baseline mammogram. I'd think she would have to have a large tumor before it could be felt. She is so modest, I doubt she even does a self breast exam each month. She probably does not even know the proper way to do so.

Welcome to all the 'newbies' ... come often and post!

Lenora

Yes, I am still alive. Been taking care of people.......

Donna in WV

pipcd34 wrote: »

TODAY IS MY 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BEING ON THIING!! WOO HOOOOO, BUH BAM!!!! ::::: putting the mike in of me, arm stretched out in front of me; then turning around and walking off!!:::::::

Wow girl Congrats!!!