WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2016
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I'm 52 and in the middle of the change. Losing weight is extremely difficult. I've been counting calories from January to end of March and lost 7 pounds. Then went on Fast Metabolism Diet by Haley Palm Roy for 28 days and lost 3 pounds. 10 pounds on 4 months.
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finally 2002016 - sounds like you are doing it right, slow and steady, you probably put it on at a slower pace than you are taking it off... this is a lifestyle change not a race - if you learn new habits about food and exercise you'll get it off and keep it off.
Kim in N. cal.0 -
Pip: Yikes! That hospital bill is a whopper. Shouldn't the guy who hit Kirby be responsible? :huh:
Marcelyn: I hope the guy from your DH's work was just mouthing off but I would take it as a serious threat, too. Sending good thoughts for your DH's safety. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: Thanks for sharing your dad's photo.
Michele: Rhodies are definitely evergreen but some azaleas are evergreen and some are not. When you're ready to shop for them be sure to ask so you know what to expect.
finally200206: Welcome to a great group of women! Best advice is log every bite and swallow. It is good to measure your portions by weight or measuring cups. Portion control was always my problem. I ate good food, but ate too much of it. Quick results are likely to be temporary. Be patient with the process. If you're going to keep the weight off you will need to learn a new lifestyle and that takes time and persistence. This group is great at keeping spirits up and helping sustain the effort it takes to succeed. :flowerforyou:
Today has been a good day. DH & I went out for lunch and explored a rural part of our county that we'd never visited before. It was pretty outside and nice to see new places.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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When we wake up each morning we never know what will transpire between there and bed time. As I type this my oldest grandson, the one I mentioned who is back into his drug addiction and in "love" with a woman more than twice his age, is sleeping in our guest bedroom. He called me around 4:00 PM, it sounded as if he had been crying. He asked if I could come and pick him up and take him to the bus station in OKC. As it turned out no bus for his destination until tomorrow. This is a 2 hour drive round trip to pick him up where he had been staying with his Uncle, but had gotten kicked out when he got back on drugs. He's been homeless again for a week or so. He says he wants out of this way of life and needs help, but he has been in and out of rehab since he was 16, he will be 23 in August. However, for the first time in his life he took the step himself, called a facility where he knows a guy that told him to call him when he was ready to get clean, made the effort to find the phone number and place the call. They have paid for his bus ticket from here to the facility in TX. I feel positive as this is the first time he has ever taken initiative to call someone himself and work out the details of getting there, etc. On the other hand we have been here before, so full of hope and then so disappointed yet again. Trying to stay positive. We will drive him to the bus station tomorrow.
Janetr OKC (praying for my grandson)0 -
Kim N California: Nope not silly...just trying to figure out how to replicate it and protect my shoulder but get good results. Thanks for the explanation.
Carey- Northern Alberta0 -
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Michelle I've come to the conclusion that you bake and give all the goodies away so you alone will have the best body in town . . .sneaky! Lol1
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Janetr - I've been where you are and know how difficult it is to feel positive when they go in and out of rehab only to go back to drugs once again. . My son started smoking pot when he was 12 after our next door neighbor molested him and later got hooked on meth. He was 33, had lost his wife and girls and later his boys (the 2 I'm raising) before he did what your grandson is doing - put himself in rehab. He has been clean for over 7 years now. I will pray that your grandson has the same outcome.
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First a cheering photo. Horses among the buttercups in the field behind us.
Pity it's a cloudy day and you can see it was a chilly night as the horses are wearing coats! I just took it through the window this morning.
Had a bit of a chat with DH this morning. Feel better now. I was getting a bit upset that DH wasn't showing any interest in the cruise, in fact was just evincing negativity. To be honest, I'd rather he stayed at home than come and be a wet blanket. He is only coming because he doesn't want to be left alone for two weeks and thought I would like the company!!!!!!!!!! However, he pointed out that he is always like this about holidays, never does any preparation or pre reading and only gets excited when he gets there. Judging by past experience, he always loves it once he is there, but prefers not to think about it beforehand as it makes him nervous. I am the opposite. I deal with my nerves by wanting to know everything so I feel more in control. So I do lots of research, learn the language, read the books, watch the films etc.
I felt a lot better once we had had that conversation. I was reminded of our very different styles in relating to the world and so I am not taking it personally any more.
Hair cut today. 5pm. I will go in earlier and pick up some pharmacy bits and pieces. Preparing, you see.
Love to all from Heather, enjoying her ice free freezer in the UK2 -
Another week, another paper! Memorial Day ceremony yesterday was... stirring. Watching men and women of every age lay the wreaths at the stone nearly brought me to tears. They asked me to sing the national anthem, and I did--my whole body was shaking, but I got through it without embarrassing myself too much. Got a lot of nice remarks, but as one lady said, "Don't worry about it, most of 'em can't hear anyway."
Made my goal for the month - was 182 at the beginning, 181 today. Goal for June will be the same--"Be lighter." Probably see y'all in the new month thread, on deadline today, go to press tomorrow.
Love y'all!
Lisa in West Texas3 -
Far from new, but just starting over. Hey Barbie, how are you? Here I am back again, finally. Looking for a thread to get involved with and this is found this....................felt 'home'
May Resolutions
1. Log all my food
2. Elip or walk 3 days a week.
3. Three planks morning and night.
4. Bring lunch to work.
5. Pick up the weights. PICK THEM UP!
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Returning to work today after 4 fun days with lots of walking and eating. I think it will be easy to get back in the swing .
Facing cuts and layoffs at work today, not to me but other people. Change and stress lay ahead of me and I intend to keep shoulders back, head up and breathe through it all (and be as big a support to others as I can)
Will see y'all on the June postings. Hang in there we've got this! Karen from NY0 -
Morning Ladies~
Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, I didn't sleep well. am getting antsy... Tracy, Kyle and Taliah will be here tomorrow evening, the truck is all packed up and they are ready to go... my Ex is coming with and staying overnight at my dads because his apartment,he wont be able to get the key until thursday..Rich(ex) has closing on the house today so they will leave early a.m.tomorrow..please keep them in your prayers for a safe trip
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Requesting prayers for my mom - Laura - she is in hospital and not doing well, cannot walk or care for herself. Received a text from one of my sister's saying that they thought she'd had a stroke but all tests have come back normal. I don't know how I will cope with her passing when the time comes.. It was hard with my dad, then my bio-mother but this is my mom who read to me about Jesus, took me to my fly up from brownies to girl scouts, made my prom dresses, helped me choose my wedding gown, and so much more. I haven't seen her since October 2014 and have been planning to hopefully go this summer. I think I need to go now to give and get a hug and let her know how truly blessed I have been that she became my mom.
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Gloria~ thinking of you... if there is a way to go see her, GO.. you will never forgive yourself if something should happen..I have been able to say goodbye to a few family member's and only regret is my grandmother.. mom and grandma stopped by and I was yelling at my kids, so unfortunatly that was the last thing my grandmother saw me do and I have never forgiven myself for that..0
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A little bit about me for those who do not know me. I have been on MFP for a long time, maybe 10 years? Found this site when Mike had just put it up and 10k users at best. Became a moderator to help out because that was the first time in my life I felt in control of my health, and I LOVED the MFP community. It now reminds me of the church I left. It was small and homey when I started, then grew exponentially and I felt engulfed. The tools are all the same, I just need to hang out with the cool kids. LOL. I started out 169 lbs, lost 36 and maintained for years. Went through a divorce,the loss of my job of 23 years when it was deleted, had a minor TIA which lead to a small heart surgery, and on and on goes the excuses. Still maintained until all of the above turned into more serious health issues. Lost weight down to 112 (lowest but not sustained) by not eating. An MFP friend Skyped me and showed me my stats..........400-500 cals a day. No Bueno!!! Here I was THE proponent to 'eating back calories' and 'hitting your calorie goals' and I was not eating in the name of a size 2. Cut to meeting a nice man (actually REmeeting, as we were friends in middle school He is Italian and couldn't believe I didn't eat bread or pasta (wondering if he is 2nd guessing that 20 plus lbs later
I am looking to get a healthier body. Not perfection, just 20 lbs down, increase strength, and endurance. We are pretty active with SUP, kayaking, jet skiing, walking on the beach. I need to be in shape to keep up with his butt! Oh and I cant stand my thighs rubbing 
Whew..............I said a LITTLE didn't I? LOL> Once you get to know me you will see that is impossible Have a great day!!! Drink you water!! Be kind to yourself.
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janetr ... Praying for your grandson.
Arewethereyet ... Welcome back! I do not take joy in hearing of other's struggles ... But it does help to be reminded that no one does this perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Going for day two of staying on track ...
Beth near Buffalo1 -
Barbie ~ Love the pic of your Dad.
Heather ~ The horses in the pasture looks so peaceful. What a nice scenery for you to gaze on.
Janet ~ I do hope your grandson gets the help he needs. I know that overcoming addiction is such a hard thing.
Went to the DS's for a cook out last night. I do not like crowds and that was about what it was like. Too much food and too much noise.
Carol
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Janetr OKC You were his safety net. Praying for you, and for him.
Joyce and Becca Thinking of you and your husbands. Becca, biopsy results this week?
@Gloworm56 Gloria crying in WA I teared up reading your poignant post, and I am still boohooing .
Nobody can tell you how much you will love your children and especially your grandchildren, nor how much you will miss your mother when she is gone. When my mom was failing, I said, "Mom, you just can't die!" and she said, "I know, honey, and that worries me a little bit." I survived her passing even though I was sure I would not, and I was right next to her on her bed when she died. It was a privilege to be there for her, and I will always be grateful I could spend the last month of her life with her. She was a wise, witty, wonderful, wacky woman.
She helped me by getting me to start cleaning out her clothes closet before she died. I loved that she couldn't part with her fancy jelly shoes, so I kept those and some other favorites until she was gone. I am not sure I could have faced that closet if she hadn't already gotten me started on it.
Anyway, I will be mentally sending you a warm towel just out of the dryer to drape around your shoulders, a cup of your favorite beverage to sip on, and lots of kleenex to catch the tears. Lots of prayers for your lovely Laura. Go to her now if you can - listen to your instincts.
Everyone else - greetings from Karen in lush and verdant Virginia0 -
arewethereyet, it is so great to see you jumping in with women ages 50+....this thread has been going since December 2008....I found it in February 2009 and when the woman who started it, got busy with other things, she asked me to take the lead and I've been reading and posting and starting a new thread every month since then...the women on this thread are the sisters I never had and they have and endless willingness to listen to each other 24/7Janetr OKC, best wishes to your grandson on his journey to sobriety. I know many people who have stayed clean and sober for decades after several false starts. Be good to yourselves and stay in the moment and don't make up any stories with bad endings.Gloria, I hope you can find a way to go see your mother. It will be a priceless memory for you....and if you can't go see her, can you phone her often?Pip, wow, what a bill from the hospital...I hope you'll let us know how much the insurance covers..we've had good insurance coverage of all Jake's heart related surgeries and procedures and the biggest expenses turned out to be the travel to and from Seattle to the hospital and doctor. Today is the last day of the month and time to reflect on what you've accomplished and make a plan for next month. I'll start the new thread and post the link to it just before my bedtime so be looking for it around 6 PM PDT.
Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 
Resolutions for May (with end of the month comments)
*weight training twice a week (for the first two weeks, but only once a week since)
*30+ minutes of garden puttering three days a week (yes)
*daily meditation--gradually increasing time (started at 5 minutes and am up to 9 minutes 5 seconds)
*continue sorting and discarding photos (doing this almost daily--we're up to 1968)
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Hope everyone had I lovely Memorial Day. I loved seeing and hearing about your loved ones who served.
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Gloria - So sorry to hear about Laura. So great that you love your carer mum so much. Yes, go if you possibly can, but don't beat yourself up if you can't. I know money is tight for you and you have big responsibilities. :flowerforyou:
I always wished that I had had a better mother and that I loved her more. I was very jealous of friends who had great relationships with their mum. My mother loved me, I'm sure of that, but she was very flawed and not popular with close family. My brother and I were able to be with her at her death, which was a good thing and I had more sympathy for her as she grew older. The upside of not being so attached to her was that I did not miss her when she died. I now think of her fondly, but with no pangs.
DH has gone off to get his hair cut. :bigsmile: I have lovely dark blue toenails.
Love Heather UK1 -
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Gloria - So sorry to hear about Laura. So great that you love your carer mum so much. Yes, go if you possibly can, but don't beat yourself up if you can't. I know money is tight for you and you have big responsibilities. :flowerforyou:
I always wished that I had had a better mother and that I loved her more. I was very jealous of friends who had great relationships with their mum. My mother loved me, I'm sure of that, but she was very flawed and not popular with close family. My brother and I were able to be with her at her death, which was a good thing and I had more sympathy for her as she grew older. The upside of not being so attached to her was that I did not miss her when she died. I now think of her fondly, but with no pangs.
DH has gone off to get his hair cut. :bigsmile: I have lovely dark blue toenails.
Love Heather UK
Heather UK, I am sorry you didn't have a better relationship with your mother, and if my post was at all hurtful to you, I am so sorry. I know not everyone has a wonderful mother or mother figure. From your posts, I would say you are none the worse for it. Your posts are warm, witty, wonderful, and wacky...
Cheers,
Karen in Virginia1 -
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((hugs))) Today we shall do a lot of waiting around for a phone call. Might come today, or tomorrow, or later in the week. The doctors have his blood test results from last Friday, we rec'd an email of them. Lots of numbers that don't make much sense to us. Life on hold. I cooked and baked most of yesterday, (it seemed). Making muffins, making jello, making my mint tea, making my great lunch, preparing meals for husband, and son.
I will let you all know, when I know, what our next step shall be concerning my husband. He has fought so hard to recover, to have it fail now. I am seeing so many symptoms from before when we were waiting for a liver.
(((hugs Janetr about your grandson))) It's great that he has recognized he needs help and has taken it.
When I have all these struggles going on, the ONE thing I have control over is my food intake. The one thing that is mine. Crazy as it sounds, I know to be healthy for my husband and son, I have to take time to think of me. Honestly I do just go thru the motions of eating healthy, but I am numb from everything. My aches and pains mean nothing, and I don't dare mention them. My husbands body is rejecting his liver, and what....I have an upset stomach from something I ate?? It's silly to even mention it. Hmm I seem mad, and I suppose I am.
Becca
Need a cuppa
in Oregon2
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