WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018

Wendy: Congrats on your very good day!!! :bigsmile:

Moy form Seattle: Welcome!

Becca: Congratulations on being home with your DH!!!!! :bigsmile: I'm thrilled for you that surgery went well. Sorry about your sister. I've always felt sorry for myself because I'm an only, but your situation is showing me that some siblings may not be worth the trouble and being an only isn't the worst thing in the world. (((HUGS))) BTW, DH's sister is both a friend & a jewel.

Lisa: You have a good point about expectations being a source of disappointment.



DH had a productive Dr. appointment today and we ended our day with a pleasant time sitting in the sun on our driveway. YAY!!! I curently have no plans for tomorrow. I'll do my best to have some fun.


Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


"So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."

@deedunbar1, welcome, I too limit sugar and carbs. The easiest way to increase electrolytes is to drink pickle juice or add salt to your food. I am 65 and have dropped 61 lbs, still working on the last 9. I have only recently begun to be consistent with exercise. You can do this.

Cathy, Arlington, TX

MoyMG wrote: »

Hi, I'm new to the group; I've been reading thru the posts, and this sounds like a great group to be in! I'm Moira, nickname Moy, and I live in a suburb north of Seattle. Just turned 65, retired four years ago, long-time divorced, two grown sons (one of whom still lives with me while he completes his college.) I had gastric bypass surgery five years ago, and I'm down 160+ pounds, but I need to lose another 70 pounds before getting body tuck surgery - because all this loose skin ain't gonna disappear on its own. I volunteer as a trip coordinator / driver at my nearby senior center, and love doing so. And I'm saving to purchase land for a Tiny House that I want to get built as my retirement home. (I sold the big house and downsized to a 1200 sq ft condo when I retired, but I want to go smaller.)

We had a seniors trip today, with eleven of us in the van visiting three different bakeries / cafes. I did great (i.e., controlled my buying) up until the last bakery. OMG, what a spread! So I brought home a whole box of different goodies, gah! My son amd I looked them over, and agreed that we'd eat some today, then he would run the rest over to my Mother-Out-Law tomorrow while I take seniors up north to look for snow geese, trumpeter swans, and bald eagles at a nature reserve in the Skagit Valley.

I love all the activity on this thread! Oh, I'm a tracker, I've found it's the best way for me to keep on track with my lifelong health jouney; I track all food and liquids, and exercise too. (I'm an engineering project manager, see my nerd badge?) But it keeps me accountable. And I walk.

Moy from north of Seattle

Moy welcome to our group, we have several ladies from the Pacific Northwest. I have a sister in the Seattle area that is begging me to come visit. I'm getting closer to convincing my husband to fire up the motor home and head that direction. I'm thinking we could have quite a tea party with our Phat Chat friends in the area

I too had gastric bypass at the age of 63. I lost #125. I'm 68 now and had inched up and inched up to about 25-30 pounds of regain. I decided the first of the year that this was the END of it. I went back to the basics, got out my notebook of information from my surgeon's team, re-read all the diet instructions, nutrition information, etc. and "renewed" my commitment to live a healthy and happy life style. I've lost 21.5 lbs since Jan. 2 and working out regularly, noticing much improvement in the my body shape and more importantly improvement in how I feel in general and my level of energy.

You have found a terrific group of ladies for support and encouragement.

Janetr OKC

I'm new here and enjoying reading this thread. My name is Cynthia and I'm from North Idaho. My long term goal is to lose 15 lbs by the middle of August for my son's wedding. I don't normally subscribe to losing weight for a particular event, but it's some motivation I've needed after a disastrous Christmas season of bingeing (mostly because my mother stayed with us for three weeks:) ) and gaining 15 lbs. I'm down 70 lbs over a period of about 10 years. Sugar is my achilles heel, but I've also found that I'm not willing or able to give it up completely like some do.

My goal for the rest of March is to fill out the food diary. I've lost almost nothing the past few weeks eating what has normally been the amount I needed to lose weight at a good pace. That's why I turned to Myfitnesspal. We'll see what happens.

Mama took me to Disneyland in April of 1958, shortly after it opened. It was a very big deal. We stayed in the Disneyland hotel and I even got out of school for a week, but not out of homework and mama was a tough taskmistress. The rides I remember best were the twirling teacups, Tom Sawyer's island, the jungle river boats and walking through Sleeping Beauty's Castle. I was interested in Tomorrowland but don't remember any rides associated with it. Mostly I remember the room (we slept on studio couches, the first I'd seen) and the swimming pool (with picture window to the subterranean bar). Honestly, it was the only vacation NOT going back to Saint Louis and Kansas City (in August!) to visit relatives I remember... until Mama and I took the Train to New York City when I was seventeen. We had a blast!

Caroline, planning is key for me too. Going to OA meeting is a success you can be proud of. So is checking in here. Brava! Adding my activities is my attempt at giving myself some accountability ;}
Penny 3 feet of snow for Easter :noway: but thanks for the pic of where the blackcurrant bush will be come summer
Machka "plus a bunch of stretching" Yay! I sure miss Eucalyptus trees.
CharlieAnn weight can fluctuate 2 pounds either way during the course of a day. Have faith in the process and thank yourself for choosing the spaghetti squash
Pip Be sure to check Redding out when they are burning the rice fields, you'll want to find a place that is above or away from the smoke, just sayin'. The Trinity Alps are beautiful, likewise Lake Shasta Pic looks like spring, yay! Had trouble following the link, was this it?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NamasteWeAreOne/permalink/1223655684450597/ ?
If so, seems to be from "off the leash"
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgSaBCE4xLVRar6DZvv2N6g/videos
Especially loved the cheeky terrier
Heather thanks for the mushy peas, sounds like a very thick split pea soup. DOUBLE thanks for the AF beer suggestion. Found some Kaliber by Guinness, only 66 calories and quite satisfying. I'm amazed. "Measured, weighed and logged" Bingo. Likewise "No excuses".
Katla thanks for the reminder about weight bearing exercise. Does walking/dancing count? Must must MUST incorporate SWSY into my life. Sunshine and fun, sounds like a plan!
Terry sending powerful thoughts of encouragement and support. You CAN do this. Soon spring WILL come and you'll want to be ready. Oops see you're already back on track logging, staying in cals and kettlebells too. Brava! Green bean pie?
Allie can't believe I'm saying this but my sympathies to you and your son on the loss of Magic the snake. Love takes all forms.
Janet gorgeous photo and happy it's there not here "...need to eat a skinny person" another tea-snorter!
KJ con VERY gratulations and hooray for yoga!
Wendy "We can set our own rules for what works individually" Well said!
Yvonne scraping floors and palm spiders, you need a vacation!
Lenora thank GOODNESS for hot showers and clean hair after weeks in cast, and if your wrist itches, you can scratch it Food poisoning is a heckuva way to lose 5 lbs. :noway:
Lanette if it were warmer here I'd want to try growing melons along with that orange and avocado tree. Will be lucky to get cucumbers You're right, these ARE the good old days.
Rori Waving right back atcha! I can ride roller coasters with you but keep hands firmly on the bar. As for Ferris Wheels, fuggeddaboudit
Barbie so glad to hear the pets are home. Bet that nap was very restorative
Kim "can't face the idea that I'd have to be next to him forever" not silly at all, waste not another moment on that thought. Whatever you decide as an alternate to the fireworks party boat (brilliant idea btw) need have nothing to do with your brother.
Rye Bleeding kitty so frightening. So glad co worker and MIL could help. As to BB42, honestly believe that you, Rye, can do whatever you put your mind to. You are an amazing gal.
Karen in Va Thanks for the Petechia pronunciation link... the "what is the hardest word to say in English" click bait got me. Had to laugh... it was "Sorry!"
Lisa great response for the newbies, good reminders for the rest of us too! "being grateful when someone acts decent is a lot less hard on me than being torn up when they don't..." more wise words. Well done.
Michele re: eating something that really isn't good for me (usually too many sweets) has recently started making me feel bad physically not guiltily. Trying to use this to build in some controls "Sure you can have that piece of peanut brittle, but remember how you felt last night?"
Beth "every day you don't give up but try again" is great advice!
Becca so relieved to hear from you, and delighted you and Lee are home already.
Kylia you have a great sense of humor. I would have been tempted to smack him ;}
Cathy in Arlington "drink pickle juice" really? Ugh!

Weclome Tracey MI, Stacy LA, Maureli, Moy ("Mother-Out-Law" LOL!), Deedunbar and Cynthia.

Yesterday
Walk Tumble: 65 mins
Log: yes
Meditate: no
Exercises: no
Steps: 5800 vs goal 4318

Today
Walk Tumble: 30 mins
Log: yes
Meditate: yes
Exercises: Knee
Steps: 6586 vs 4395

Good night, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.

Hi Sisters, I worked in the office most the day, made vegan pizza for dinner, then took Jock and Major down to the beach for a sunset walk. We had the beach to ourselves. Heaven!




Wendy

Back home caught up on posts.
Welcome all newbies
Congrats on all losses

I will get back on track today eating and exercise wise, put on a couple of pounds. Weather in Spain wasn't too good, cool and windy

Kate UK

Slept for an hour and a half and awake again,oh but the dogs are sleeping.

Good Wednesday,

It is snowing. The grands have no school today. Nice that they are old enough to stay home alone. They literally can see the shop from their house, so that is even better. My daughter texted me that she was safely at work
This means I have to drive the truck I don't like with the snow plow on it-yuck. The positive- we have a truck with a snow plow.

Karen in Virginia- I have 3 Hellebore plants. I love them. I need to look and see if I have any blooms. It has been busy around here.

Michele in NC- I love the long hair animals as well, though it tends to be everywhere. When I take Sara to the groomers it is only for bath, nails, and furminator. She doesn't get cut. Pyrenees have a really thick undercoat for winter to keep warm, and a really thin summer coat to protect their skin in the summer. No cutting for her. She isn't cheap though!

Heather UK- I am with you on funeral arrangements! Just have a party with good music, alcohol, and funny stories! I aim for the 10,000 steps because that is what I need to hit my calorie burn most days. I agree that exercise comes in all forms. I had friends tell me that walking in place while working was cheating, really?!? Anything to get my heart rate up works for me. I have been know to dance in public , walk while brushing teeth, do squats while brushing teeth, counter pushups while cooking dinner, etc. I have even done punches and twists in public bathrooms!

Rye- Happy Birthday! I hope kitty is feeling better today. Sara has been having bladder issues. I give her cranberry pills. They seem to help.

Laura- I understand your comment about balance being so fragile. Life is a roller coaster ride. Some days all you can do is hang on and choose whether to laugh or cry. As for fasts, it isn't something I intentionally do. My blood sugar doesn't care for it. I know several folks that do though.

Katla- I hope the DR was able to help DH.

Wendy- I have a friend that is on a strict plant based diet due to a fatty liver. Her DH is also a meat eater. The good thing for her is he will eat anything she cooks. I wish I had more time to cook like she does. Glad it is helping you too. The hike sounds wonderful.

Moy- Welcome! I love the thought of a Tiny house. Our home isn't big, about the size of yours, but we really only use one bedroom/bath, the kitchen, and the man cave. Over half our house is just there. I enjoyed working with seniors at the Alzheimer day center a few years (wow, 20 years) ago. The sad part was poor management put it out of business. Now you have me thinking about the day my mother was on her first senior trip I was like why is my mom out with seniors, then realized she was 65. I laughed for days at myself. Of course that was 10 years ago, and now I am closer to that than not;) I have to track. If I don't I get sloppy. MFP and Fitbit are my favorites. Though I also use my calendar in my bathroom.

If I don't mark meds down I can't remember if I took them! It is a visual that works for me.

I too love to travel, but DH doesn't. He grew up here and we live next door to his mom where they have lived since 1978. Even before loss of sight, he only liked places he already knew. Slowly but surely, I have him going some new places! Even out of the country!

Becca and Barbie- so happy DHs are on the mend and home!

CharlieAnn- I believe in CICO and everything in moderation. You are doing well. Try keeping water in the car as well as easy handle snacks that you prelog- almonds, pistachios, cherry tomatoes, veggie sticks, apple slices, etc. Riding is hard.

I have to get ready for work. Have a great day and remember to move and make the best choices you can at the time!


Kylia in snowy Ohio

Kylia - if walking/jogging in place is cheating, then I cheat every day and I’m closing in on an 80 pound loss. I try to get my walk done first thing in the morning, so that I get it in. I do 5 1/2 miles in front of my TV in my living room. It normally takes me between 56 and 66 minutes.

Okie in the TX Hill Country where I just finished my walk, in my living room

The only time I count steps is in October during an annual step challenge at work.

And during those 4 weeks, I've been known to do a lot of pacing in the house!! I also become very inefficient for a month ... pick up one thing, carry to wherever it belong, go back and pick up one thing, carry it to where it belongs. Any other time of year and I pick up a whole pile of things and take them all at once.

M in Oz