WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016

Mary from Minnesota – Baby girls are so cute and small. But, they’ll grow quickly. It’ll be fun to watch their interaction with one another. My 1st best friends were a set of twins. They ‘’thought’ they were identical; but, while they looked alike; one had blond hair the other had brown. I could always tell them apart; my Mother as well as their Mother could also. I’d get sort of ‘bent out of shape’ because I did not ‘think’ they were identical to one another. Nelle had blond hair; Betty had brown hair; so I would tell people that. They were ‘dressed identically’ for quite a few years until Betty wanted to stop it; but, Nelle would wait until she got all dressed for school and then go in and pick out the same thing. Then it was too late for Betty to change. Nelle was pretty sickly, so quite often Betty came over without her to play. Nelle is still quite allergic to most everything. By the time we were in HS, the differences between them were very noticeable. Their Mother who was my Mother’s BF was as big around as she was tall in her 9th month. They would cut strings at her ‘baby shower’ to see who got the closest to her girth. Hope y'all get into the habit of calling them by their names and 'not referring to them always as "the twins".
I think most of us are intrigued by multiple births any way; but, they like to here their names, too.

Becca – I love the Sparkling ICE drinks; I usually buy the ‘lemonade’ mostly. For a while they were 10 for $10; now they only sell them 5 for $5; when I got 10 of them at a time; I’d buy 1 or 2 of the same flavor. Same difference; but, sometimes I just don’t have the ‘extra’ money to buy that other ½ (5). Some I like better than others. Never thought about putting them in the freezer for a while; but, then I would probably forget them. But, our refrigerator is set pretty low anyway.
Klondike Bars come in 100 calorie bars; and, not much difference in taste, if any. So that is what I get when I want a little chocolate with ice cream.

Heather – How about spray sunscreen? Actually, I like Bullfrog; and put it on 30 minutes before going out. That’s when I have a 2nd person to put it on; and, it stays on.

Lenora

Hello Sweet Senoras!

Fridays are lovely... working in my shorts and sports bra, again. I don't get up early for the gym on Fridays - but DH and I will go after work. He is really getting into the whole exercise thing, too... and he has even lost a few pounds, so he is pumped about it.

I am super busy today, with work, so no time to reply to everyone - but, I do hope you are all having the most fabulous day and that your weekend is all you could hope for!

Hugs for everyone!

Re in TX

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Love all of you. I feel so fortunate to have found such fine women. Thank you for taking me into the fold so unconditionally 3 months ago.

I am feeling sad about the news from Munich; will post more tomorrow.

for Munich

Karen in Virginia

Karen in Virginia - What happened in Munich; is this another tragedy? Have not had TV on news.


Kabwe77 – Boiled eggs and peanut butter; but, not necessarily together; a small piece of meat; I get a package of chicken thighs and wrap them individually and sometimes cook them as a snack. I use protein bars and shakes a lot. Quick meals; meat, canned peas (washed and clean water back in them – takes the extra salt out of them), and tomatoes since they are ‘in season’. I also use ground beef in patties, pork chops, and prepared hamburger steaks. Cheese and any dairy. I’m sure others have some ideas, too.
I like the berry, vanilla, and latte shakes; pouring them into a cup so I can see what I am drinking, makes me sip them and therefore fills me up; rather than sucking them through a straw. I also have a protein bar with my nightly coffee (if I can wake my DH to make it). He comes home ‘pooped out’ after painting houses all day in the sun. We both eat our ‘big’ meal during the day; and, no matter where I go for lunch or supper; I cut everything in ½ and bring it home and eat it the next day.


Joyce – I would have vetoed the burger from Denny’s, too … grease would make it come right through him. That might not have been too good. But, after a week in the hospital, eating hospital food; I’d probably be craving a good old burger myself.

Lenora

Hi lovely ladies! Happy Friday!

I love the ideas for the extra protein. I've been pondering that myself. I am not much of a cook, so struggle with coming up with new ideas for dinner. If I get bored with eating the same ol', same ol', I tend to start grabbing Twinkies.

Hoping to get some activity in today. I've been really bad. How does one make it a habit to do something every day when it is something they have never really liked? I struggle with that one...

My son picked up and bought the Saturn Vue from me today. The smile on his face was worth a million bucks! I am pretty happy with the Chrysler 300 but I am happier that my son now has reliable transportation to pick up his boys on weekends from his ex. She moved out of town, about 3 hours away, and it has been a struggle for him to find ways to see them. The first thing he did when he got the car was call her and set up a schedule. He is picking them up already on Monday. Makes my heart feel so happy! He has always been such a good father.

Well, just checking in. Still have to read pages 31 through 53 but I think that should be interesting light reading for the weekend, right?

Love to all!

Tracie in Green Bay

Mary darling twins!

Janetr love the flower pics!

Heather great picture of you with Bea!

Lisa WTG with the paper!

Margaret

mousemom welcome. My one and only DD is leaving the nest for college this fall. I got motivated to get healthy for keeps this time because I realized I didn't have the energy to keep up with her! Good thing I found MFP and this forum and have been on this journey for almost one year ! My MFP anniversary is at the end of July.

Traci "how does one get into the habit of doing something they don't like? Wellllllllll. Little steps, forgiveness, awareness, support, rinse repeat , rinse repeat. And as many people will say, keep logging, keep moving, keep making little choices. It's worth it! And I'll bet Barbie might mentioned a wonderful book by Gretchen Rubin, "Better than Before" which I haven't started yet, but it is on my night stand, all about the mastering of habits. It's worth it! NYKAREN