WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2017

We only got 3" of snow so not too bad. The worst part has been the cold. When I got up this morning it was -3F with a wind chill of -12F. Too cold for me, staying in the house and keeping warm. The picture shows the north side of Jacks wood working shop in the back yard looking to the west, behind the fence is the llama pasture and where the trees start there is a creek. We have different wildlife back there and I love sitting in the Florida Room taking it all in.

Stay warm and safe all.

Janetr OKC

Thanks for all the hugs and well wishes. I am on depression mess, been on them for a long time. Have one I take for anxiety now and then too. Those help me sleep. I am taking 4000 IU of D3 daily.

Have a full blown blizzard going on right now, but walk outside in the sun whenever it is there. I have the potential of losing my disability income with January being my last payment. That and the thought of work stress if I have to go back is contributing to my mood.

Did get on the elliptical for 30 min today that helped for a little while.

Rita

Charleen stunning!

Kate love the pictures!

Janetr the up side to the snow with those kind of temps it helps to protect your plants. We have had the 0 temps for a week. We have some snow. I hope it is enough to protect the plants. We will know in the spring. Out high is 8 today, so at least it is going up. For me it was a good week to be held up with my knee. I did not want to go out in the cold anymore than I had to.

NYKaren ... my son leaves tomorrow (Sunday) for the second semester ... assuming his flights aren't cancelled. Here, near Buffalo, we're in the midst of another lake effect snow storm. He needs to get from Buffalo to Baltimore tomorrow afternoon and then from Baltimore to Nashville. We will see. He had delayed flights coming home; wouldn't surprise me if he had a mess getting back too. We're all kind of down today ... not looking forward to him leaving tomorrow I suspect.

Rita ... glad you're still touching base with all of us. January is such a hard month for so many people ... those with histories of depression and those without! Hang in there! I'm on D3 as well and take well over the recommended amount ... 10,000 units per day ... and even then my labs say I'm only at 70 percent of where I should be.

So, I have made a budget ... highlighted areas that can be reduced with joint effort ... now to get husband to sit down with me and commit. Hasn't happened in two years ... but he has to do it soon if he wants to retire before he's 90!

Stay warm ladies!

Beth near Buffalo

beth I have one week to go with DD but she may leave earlier due to weather--I am sure the second semester will fly by, at least hoping it will feel like that. Hope the travel goes as smooth as it can for him.

NYKAREN

Long day here. Watched old Law & Order reruns and now into Lifetime movies. Making a pot of chicken vegetable soup for dinner.

Carol in GA

Carol! How ya doin' hun??

Good morning MFP diva’s!! Tracking all of my food intake today and walking exercises planned for this afternoon. Got my yoga stretches in this morning - sure helps get me moving when arthritis makes me feel like I'm turning into a statue.

Happy Weekend everyone!




Alaska/Anchorage web cams http://www.borealisbroadband.net/webcamultiview.htm .. the sun is just starting to come up. These cams require you to refresh your screen - they take a pic every 10 seconds. (Ummm I started this post when the sun was coming up, managed a couple loads of laundry, had brunch, cleaned floors then the bathroom and am finally able to post now 12:40 pm!) whew!



Going to try one of these long posts each weekend, and shorties throughout the week. Using GoogleDocs open in another tab is a big help and thanks for the suggestion - works great!

I’ m appreciating your bio’s and thank you all for sharing. Our journeys shape us into the people we are - and truely SHAPE us - its in our hands to take on the responsibility of caring for our bodies and our minds. We control the food - the food doesn’t control us. This is what I have learned from you all since joining.

That being said, this post is getting very long esp. Since I went back to page 15. Trying not to miss anyone, and my apologies if I have… or doubled up on others - derp!

Getting ready now to try a 2-3 mile walk with Ms Sansone & YouTube.

Every time I try to type a weenie wants to not only crawl into my lap but up on my chest! .. One of the ladies in my FB Doxie groups thought it would be a riot to put eyebrows on my red girl.






Tracie/Wisconsin - hope those arthotics will help you out and provide you with more stable movement. I hate it when the temps get into the minus range - its hard to breathe.

Toni/Tennessee - I promise to keep you all smiling, laughing and/or feeling encouraged.

Shanda - best of luck to you with your renewed weight loss goals

Charleen/Colorado - quilting always fascinated me - the wonderful and intricate designs you can achieve are pretty darned impressive.. And Wowwee your quilt pics are fantastic. You are obviously a very talented crafter.

NYKaren - faking it works great sometimes! Purple’s my fav color - you go girl!

Karen/Virginia - loving the dogs, what a wonderful group! Costco roasted chicken is a favorite around our home - I pick up one a week - I use the carcas and any left overs to make my own dog food. There are great crock pot dog food recipes on Pinterest. My dachshunds love it.

EspressoLvr - congrats on the impressive weight loss through the holidays - thats determination!

Nan/Chesterfield - best of luck with your weight loss goal - this group of wonderful ladies looks to be very supportive and motivational

Lenora - I work for 11 specialists .. the women are great but the male physicians can do no wrong. Cooking up some butternut squash this weekend and prepping my take-to-work meals.. Going to try some marinara sauce with it - thanks! Thin hair - I hate it! I lost nearly half the volume of my hair when my galbladder crapped out on me in 2000, and left me with fatty liver disease. I have a few wigs, ponytails and braids. The wigs can get hot (and with hot flashes, itchy and uncomfortable), but the braids and pony’s are a lot of fun.

Belle - Your workouts are making me want to get up and moooooooooove. Have a great trip!

Kim/California - Sounds like we have something in common.. I like your attitude! My hubs is from Upper Lake California - would love to get down there one day. Springers are wonderful dogs! Congrats on building your businesses. Hug Levi from me and the weenies!

Beth - I read where a school in Buffalo had to keep the children overnight due to busses getting stuck. Buffalo and upper NY state are my old stomping grounds, from going out dancing to antique collecting and estate sales. We frequented the Asa Ransom house
http://asaransom.com/dining/ a truely unique B&B with homemade food and period costuming.

Katla/Oregon - keep those hummingbirds warm! They sound wonderful - so beautiful!

Joyce/Indiana - hello fellow type2 sister! What a pain in the butt diabetes is. I feel your struggle. Having your blood sugar out of whack makes it especially easy for us to regain weight and it plays havoc with your energy level, and your mindset. Many folks with diabetes suffer from depression or mood disorders. I also have lumbar (3 degenerative disk) issues + arthritis. We are tough however.. And we can take better care of ourselves, manage our chronic health issues and lead healthier happier lives. The vanilla liquid stevia is my go-to favorite too. I keep a chocolate one in my fridge at home for my weekend coffee. Yum! Btw - don’t try the watermelon one - its nasty.

Lanette/Washington - your Schnoodle sounds like a delight! I love poodles and poodle mixes - they are soooo darned smart!

Marcelyn/Houston - it may have been an ugly situation with the burrito LOL but you still got some great vitamins, fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants (and likely a little satisfaction) from it! .. there’s always a plus side :-)

Re/Texas - that fence project sounds like a big job .. and definitely plenty of exercise. Your post reminded me to get out my pedometer and also reset the one on my iPhone. Reaching for Onederland this year is looking more and more achievable.

Mia/MI - you reminded me to get logging my meals/tastes/bites into MFP again .. I had become a little complacent about it prior to the holidays and I now need to get back to it. Tracking carbs and fats really helps me to stay focused.

Barb/Edmonton - great to have you with us in our journey to reach Onderland .. with all of the good suggestions from the ladies in this group it will hopefully make our trip to better health a happy one

DJ/Myrtle Beach - crazy is contagious! But it makes us so happy.

Barbie/Washington - Examining my relationship with food was part of my wakeup call also. I was an emotional eater - stuffing my emotions down with processed foods and carbs. I feel so much better eating lean proteins, and fresh fruit and veggies. Little did I know but all of those processed foods/carbs were just acting like a sedative and lulling me into a carb-coma. Congrats on your 57lb weight loss!

Linanneasly - welcome and jump right in - I’m a newbie too. Sorry to hear of your daughters struggle - it must be very stressful all around.

Michele/NC - thanks - I like the “visuals” of the photo’s .. they make me smile too! I’ve got a glass french press but had not thought of using it for my tea until you mentioned using the clear glass teapot. They are nice and light too.

Marilyn/aubsgg - Shingles is awful - I hope you were not long suffering with it. I remember when my gran had it (including her eyelids and inside her mouth). Best of luck getting back on track with MFP - hopefully we can all provide you with a little inspiration along the way.

Sharon/Alberta - thanks, the furkids keep me happy .. unconditional love (ok, food and dog cookies) just warms my heart! Our parrot talks all day long and will compete with anyone who calls us on the phone for attention. I had adopted him from a family who’s husband had become very allergic to him - for my husband for his 50th birthday 12 yrs ago - he is approx. 28 yrs old now, and MY bird. I never knew a bird could be so cuddly and affectionate until I met this fine fellow. I hope your son finds some solution for his anxiety - have you considered a pediatric gastroenterologist for his gut issues? Quebec is lovely - haven’t been since I was a kid.

KJ/Kelly - I don’t think you can drink too much tea (I hope). The way hubby and I improve our water intake is that we keep one or two carafs of iced tea in the house at all times - decaf - so we can drink it late into the evening and overnight without the worry of it keeping us awake. I’ve been using Tiesta tea’s recently and the flavors are premium! I picked up some macha (powdered green tea) that I’m hoping to incorporate into my protein shakes a few times a week. The “Eat the Bear” protein shakes are good - I try to find ones sweetened with Stevia rather than poison (artificial sweeteners). I also buy “Bai” juices at Costco. They are great tasting, again sweetened with a little stevia. Fill your water bottle with ice and filtered water ¾ of the way full, then add some Bai juice (or alternatively Lemon juice or Key lime juice). Using a straw helps too for some reason - before I know it I’m filling up my water bottle 3-4 times a day.

Lisa/WestTexas - best of luck with your synthroid. You should be feeling much better soon. Several friends of mine are on it, and although it took a few months to get the dosage just right, their emotional health, and weight issues are very much improved. Peace!

Colsaylors - great goals! And welcome :-)

Drkatiebug - veggies in apple cider vinegar, honey, thyme, and coconut oil before roasting. .. this sounds really good and I have all of the ingredients at hand - I think I will try it this weekend - thanks!

Richmondlady - glad you had the sleep test done! Sounds like things have improved for you steadily since then. Antidepressants - I’m on Wellbutrin for the winter. Battling clinical depression since my mum passed away 2 years ago and its frustrating trying to shake it. I was reluctant but my doc and I agreed to 3 months only then taper off - minimal side effects on it too which is a bonus. Don’t feel too bad about the candy bar .. I had one slice of a orange chocolate ball last night - first sweetie since Christmas Eve. I let it melt in my mouth reaaaaaaly slowly because I know that’s the one naughty for the month.

Rita/CT - so sorry to learn you are not quite feeling yourself lately. Unsolicited advice can be annoying, please forgive me. I found something that helps me occasionally. Alaska winters are long and dark, and dark moods abound. I keep a pretty good size library of my favorite DVD’s, primarily British comedies. Despite having watched them repeatedly over the years, I pop them in, in the winter time and they still make me laugh. Are there any radio shows or video’s, perhaps of your favorite film stars you can watch?

YOGI - I dreamt of Black Labs last night - Yogi playing with our old Dingleberry. I do so miss that wonderful dog. I don’t suppose you could lend Yogi to us for the summer? All of your dogs are beeee-utiful!

Tara x - welcome .. I hear you - that yoyo dieting can be very frustrating. I recall from UK television series that a stone=15 lbs (is that right?). So sorry to learn of your diagnosis - frightening and stressful! I find fasting one or two days a week beneficial too.

Etboces - have a great year to you too !

Christy/Melbourne - welcome! Sorry to learn of your diagnosis and I hope your upcoming treatment works well for you. It sounds like you have loving supportive family around you which will be a big help moving ahead.

Katie/UK - Spain sounds wonderful! I would love to travel there someday myself, or the Greek Islands… Australia.. New Zealand .. ok I need to get out more. Love the pics!

Betty/oceanmelody - Panhandlers; we are overloaded here in Anchorage Alaska. So very sad. Surprisingly a lot throughout the winter despite the cold. Many more in the summer when the tourists are in town. We have an overabundance of poor/addicted 1st Nations peoples here and its heartbreaking. My DH and I often donate $ goods and services to various agencies in the state that help feed and care for the down and out. It’s proven to be dangerous on occasion dealing with them directly because of their addictions/mental illness, they are often quite unstable and aggressive. Folks have been assaulted when trying to give directly, especially when offered food over $.

Becca/Oregon - what a sweetie giving you that tablet! Crazy is always good - but no nudity! I can’t read the posts if I have to cover my eyes LOL!!

Jana/VA - thanks, my fur’d and feather’d kids are my life - I get so much joy from them! Happy quilting!

Heather/UK - loved the pics - the walk, the meals and the wine all look and sound wonderful! Canadians like their good strong tea too. When I ask for it in restaurants here in Alaska the servers just look at me like “are you serious?!” One time I was delivered a tea bag, and a cup. No water. I looked at my husband and said “I don’t think I can eat here.”

KarenE - I hope that your job issues resolve for you soon. Its not a good feeling to be in limbo.

Lillian/Sask - thanks! I have a pic of me and my team for you. (sadly our littlest weenie girl is too teeny for the team - and she would beat everyone else up) !
Cheri/Texas - thanks - I plan on keeping you ladies smiling while all of you help me to stick-to-my-guns and work off the pounds.

Janetr OKC - you officially have more snow on the ground now than we do here in Anchorage Alaska!





My word for 2017 is “MIndfulness” .. age 51, -28 lbs, 50 to go.
Canadian from Niagara (36 yrs) - living in Alaska with my DH (16 yrs)

Goals for 2017
Drop 50 lbs this year
Declutter my life, my closets, my mind and my house
Exercise in a variety of ways and enjoy it
Get outdoors and see more of my State - Alaska
Develop the best wiener dog mushing team in the state of Alaska
Be a better friend to my friends, including my best friend - my DH Scott

Hope all your u ladies are staying warm...I feel guilty about enjoying our pretty weather!

I'm feeling really buoyed up by my progress this week (which I know isn't over till monday

total stats for the day:
rowing machine- 20minm 71aw, 3534meters, 121ahrr, 138mhr, = 168c
apple iwatch- 176c
S Matrix Machine- 10min, 5wt, 8resist, 144ahr, 157mhr, = 123c
applie iwatch= 120c
Lateral Machine- 20min, 2712str, 45fl, 5-7resist, 132ahr, 153mhr, = 203c
applie iwatch= 192c
stairclimber- 15min 59fl, 5-7lvl, 133ahr, 141mhr, = 150c
apple iwatch- 147c

total cal 644

Oh jeez, I probly shouldn't try to do this on an iPad... I had a lovely post all written out, thought I was posting it, and only 2 sentences show up! Grrr. Ok, brief revised version: sorry y'all are suffering in the cold; love love love the doggy pics; have had a great week so far with exercise and food. I was telling a friend about this group just the other day...really enjoying getting to know you all. Scale says down 4 lbs, which won't last but is a great incentive!

Be careful in the weather, and enjoy your weekend!

For Boxing Day dinner I made some lovely rich chocolate sauce to go with the pears and ice cream. Basically I just tipped a whole lot of plain chocolate chips into hot double cream. Yum.
It wasn't all eaten, so a jug full has been sitting in the fridge ever since. Solid.
Today I excavated the mass and rolled it into balls and dusted them with cocoa. TRUFFLES!
Luckily I was well down on my calories so I allowed myself two of the heavenly balls. Wow!

Had a wonderful nap on the sofa this afternoon, but now I don't feel tired. I might have to go and read in the spare room.

Night night. Heather UK xxxxxxx

Some good meal ideas to test drive.

http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2017/01/6-powerhouse-bowls-to-fuel-your-post-holiday-routine/?nl=ROTD_010717_tri3cta&bid=8484236&c32=d3a9b9461ede712ab6f31eba1e2021e0ab8d7fc9&ssid=2006_HG_DREAMHOMESWEEPS&sni_by=&sni_gn=Female

Marni in Alaska

lacruiser2016 wrote: »

Oh jeez, I probly shouldn't try to do this on an iPad... I had a lovely post all written out, thought I was posting it, and only 2 sentences show up! Grrr. Ok, brief revised version: sorry y'all are suffering in the cold; love love love the doggy pics; have had a great week so far with exercise and food. I was telling a friend about this group just the other day...really enjoying getting to know you all. Scale says down 4 lbs, which won't last but is a great incentive!

Be careful in the weather, and enjoy your weekend!

I found that it cuts it off with emojis from my iPhone. I can only use the emojis on the site if I want my full post. Haven't used emojis on my computer.

Sherry- Hey! I hope you're staying warm!



Mary from Minnesota