WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2017

Oooouuuufff! Knackered.
Wonderful long day at the zoo. Over 6 hrs in total. Came back and relaxed with Snow White.
While DH was reading a bedtime story I made gingerbread dough for cutting, baking and decorating tomorrow morning. Then after lunch we leave to give them back to DS halfway between us.
Amazing and adorable, but phew!!!!!
Will post pics from my phone.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Hi I'm 53 and been doing this for a week. It is harder then I thought it would be but I'm still on track. I would love to be a part of this community.

Dorrie wrote ~ Janet - you continue to inspire me! I'd forgotten that you'd had both knees replaced after your tremendous weight loss. I'd love to learn more about this, since I've been extremely reluctant (as you may have read) to consider surgery. I wouldn't dream of it until I get rid of about 60 to 70 more pounds at least. Then I'd be under 200# again. I'd be concerned of how long recovery would be, and gaining anything back while regaining strength and mobility. Maybe you could expound for me about your journey with knee replacements!?!

I actually breezed thru the knee replacement surgery both times. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My surgeonn told me I needed to show the "young ones how it's done". I had right knee done in January and left done in September 2015. I followed directions from doc and physical therapist and did the exercises given me. The physical therapist came three days a week for 3 weeks I believe. I didn't gain any weight, actually lost a few due to the pain meds making me very sick. Post gastric by-pass, I've had to be very careful with meds as they tend to cause overdose type problems. I think too, part of it was my knees had been bone on bone for years and getting to the point of excruciating pain and my legs we beginning to bow. So the pain after surgery was not really that much different. I'm so so glad I had them replaced.

Janetr okc

Hello, Sleepy Sirens;

I have to say, Sleep is one of my best things... it’s just getting myself into bed that I have trouble with – there is always so much to do! But, once I hit the pillow – I am down for the count until my alarm goes off in the morning.

As for flu shots – never get ‘em. I hardly ever get sick – in any way – and when I do, I just let my body do its thing and sleep as much as I can. I think I must have a fairly decent and fully functional immune system – and I am of the “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” mindset. Unless and until I start having a lot of down time from the flu – I am leaving my body to its own devices. It hasn't failed me, yet.

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Rori – So glad you are looking into getting some help. Make use of it as much as you are able... you have to take care of YOU, so you can take care of him, effectively. Hugs!

Sharon – sorry about the pile on your desk. Just consider it job security... I hope you had a lovely and relaxing time getting yourself all gussied up. (Hugs!)

Allie – Hugs! Stay strong. Poor, abused, little TomCat... The mean old Lawyer wants him to provide his financials! I hope she rakes him and his over the coals for dragging his feet so long. So sorry about the condo... but, there will be a better place for you. I have faith. No one deserves a little peace more than you do.

Joyce – Hugs! Perhaps Becca can sing you a Lullabye.

Terry – The negative thoughts and relationship with food are really tough. Definitely keep screaming at them to stop. Here is my thought on hanging fat, and loose skin. Got ‘em... Don’t give a rat’s butt. That’s why God gave us Spandex. I have to tell you – I don’t expect you will have THAT much problem with it – with the top weight of 239 - although in the short term, you may have some wobbly bits. You just have to remember – this isn’t a short-term solution. It will take time to lose all that you want to lose – and your skin will eventually catch up. I would much rather have a more healthy body, in a more normal girl size with a bunch of hanging fat that has to be tucked away in a girdle – than be the 275 I was two years ago. I have lost 72 pounds since I started at MFP – and a lot more than that over the course of the last 15 years. Right now, every darned thing sags in a most unattractive way – but, I just try to keep in mind that 1) My body is much healthier than it used to be. And 2) over time, this too, shall pass. Hugs!

Felicia – Whoot! Gratz on the loss.

Rhonda – Dive in... no “joining” needed.

Paula – Welcome.

Karen/VA – So glad your fur-baby has perked up!

Heather – those chocolatey little faces! Adorable!

Joanne – Welcome. You will get the hang of logging – and it really, really makes all the difference. If it’s THAT hard, try reducing the number of pounds to lose to one a week... you can always do more, later – but start slow and see some success, and you will be hooked. I eased into eating less – and it has worked well.

Rye – Braum’s is awesome. You just have to stay away from the ice cream counter... Glad you were able to enjoy your vacation. And glad that you are able to accept “slow and steady.” I still have issues with that, myself... It’s often hard to accept that it will be at LEAST another year before I get anywhere close to where I want to be – but, then I figure, it’s a darned sight better than it was a year ago, and hey, the year is going to happen anyway – so I might as well keep on slogging... eventually, someday, in the far distant future – I will wear a size 6. 16 now... only ten sizes to go... lol. Beats the Heck out of 5X.

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Well, back to the old grind. DH is stirring the crockpot, today... and he has said that, as he wants cornbread with his beans, he is going to make it, himself... (YES!)

It’s not rocket science and he is perfectly capable of putting the mix in a bowl with an egg and some milk. He DID go to cooking school, after all – and I got him a special chair so he doesn’t have to stand up for too long in the kitchen... so, when I told him the beans were my whole effort for the day – he volunteered to make the cornbread – cause he wants it that much. Sometimes, years of training them pays off, Ladies!

And, I have pre-logged for corn bread WITH butter, thank you, as well as the beans. Still on target for my weekly goals...

August Goals for the week 8/20 – 8/26
400 calories under budget 5X: OOXXX
Weights/Abdominals 3X: OOX
Planks 3X: OOX

Love you guys... Hugs for Everybody!

Re in TX

Allie - so sorry! I know you had your heart set on the place. Maybe you can find somewhere that will let you have the dogs with you.

Rye - LOVE Braums! I miss it living too far away from the dairy for their to be a store in my area. The closest one to me is about a 3 hour drive.

I got a shock earlier when I tried on some clothes. Finding jeans long enough is a challenge and the place I normally get them was having a 30% off sale so I ordered some two sizes down from what I was wearing (tightly) when I started losing. I was thinking they would be something I would lose into. I tried them on for grins and was able to zip them up. They are tight, but they zip. I am sending them back and getting some another size down.

Have a great evening ladies,
Okie in the TX Hill Country