WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER

kackie - I sometimes really like my ice cream. Like if it's Healthy Choice Mint Chocolate Chip...forget it. When I'm even NEAR it, it's no longer a Healthy Choice! Therefore, what I have in the house is ice cream that Vince will eat (chocolate) but that I really don't care for. I wish he'd like peanut butter ice cream...that I have no desire for

Hey there Keba! I'm sure you'll get lots of ideas on this forum. Can you do a DVD at home before/after work (probably before since after you're probably dead tired...which means that you aren't eating....lol)

Welcome melbasic! Love your picture

frogle - 12 minutes is better than 0 minutes, I'll take it

Monday I took an extremepump class, today (Tues) I did incline intervals on the treadmill (2 minutes at 3%, 6%, 9% 12%, 3% etc). tomorrow (Wed) I'm going to take the deep water aerobics class. Then I'll stop at one food store, and if I have time I'll stop at the drugstore on my way home to pick up Vince's prescription. I have this dry cough, so I might get some Vicks Formula 44 (I have a coupon at this store). Been helping Vince put out the outdoor Halloween decorations. Wish we could do the indoors ones, but I'm sort-of afraid to since the cats will probably investigate. I really don't like waiting until the last minute to do things. Update: they didn't have any Vick's formula 44. Wonder if that's even made any more???? I got some throat losenges, also some sort of pills that are cough suppressants but I think I'll take those back since I didn't know it (I probably should havae surmised as much) that Vince has a few bottles of Robitussin expectorant.

Mary - I hope you're feeling better fast. I like your attitude about eating. You have to eat so you're going to eat healthily.

Went to Wal Mart yesterday, had to get some chickpeas and lawn and leaf bags for the social. I decided to look to see if they had a beverage container that would hold a fair amount. While going there, I saw this Halloween decoration that I thought was neat. It's this tombstone with what looks like hands coming out of the ground and scratching it. I bought this, didn't realize how expensive it was. But I still think it's neat. I did get a 34oz cup for keeping water in my car. I'll take that to bowling. Actually, I took it yesterday and I finished 3 cups.

Been cleaning for the social. I'd forgotten how much work preparing to host a social in your house is, even tho it is fun to do. In a way I'm a bit surprised for the December social four families are hosting, they're looking to have it catered. To me, when it's not at your house, you don't need four families, maybe two but that's it. We're only having two. If it's not catered, they're looking for people to bake turkeys, etc. To me, the people who are hosting should be doing the cooking. But that's just me. I have the cornmuffins made and in the freezer, I'll make a ratatouille, and a brains panacotta (dessert). That's also the last day of the farmer's market so I'll get some rome apples (which I can use for baking, so there is a method to my madness).

Right now, for some reason, I just can't sleep. So....I had a yogurt (yoplait light...I'm really not crazy about it since it has artificial sweetener in it, but that's about all we had in the house at 3 a.m. and an apple). I'm also roasting the chickpeas

Steve (Vince's friend) left this morning. Don't ask me to explain it, but Vince left extra early and went to Waffle House for breakfast. I would have thought with his friend here, he would have forgone Waffle House and stayed home until he had to leave for his meeting. At least I stayed home and cleaned the woodwork on the cabinets and the stainless steel appliances. Then exercised then went to WalMart. When I got home, I helped Vince more with the decorations and put a load of laundry in.

Today is going to be a busy day, the senior bowl, come home for a few hours, just long enough to take out the recyclables and garbage, then Newcomers bowling. The good thing is that I won't be eating. I made these zucchini cakes ...they're light so that's what I'll have for dinner tonight. I made some crab cakes and pickey Vince wouldn't eat them...too much spice. He's had them before and never complained. Well, I'm sorry, I just can't have bland food, I need something with some flavor. So I'll make them again, even if it's only for me. Maybe I can have them on the days when we have senior and Newcomers bowling since they aren't very heavy.

Mary - regardless of how old your children get, they are always your baby. I remember my father always telling me to call him when I got home from staying with him. I was in my 40's, on my third house, had three children, but he STILL needed to have me call him. Happy early birthday to your dh.

Hey Euni. What an interesting name!!! You'll get lots of support and good advice here.

It's Thurs, did an hour DVD with weights. Later today I'm going to play canasta since Vince is going shooting and all of the outdoor Halloween decorations are out, we just need to do the inside and there are things that I really can't do until the last minute (like put the centerpieces on the table). Hopefully, the canasta won't be like last month where I paid $5 to just sit there for 3 hours and do absolutely nothing. Actually, I sort-of wish it was that way this month, I do need to stop at one food store on my way home. Do you know that very few stores around here sell heavy cream, most of them sell heavy whipping cream. That surprises me, I would have thought that here in the South heavy cream would be a bit seller for gravies, etc.

Better post this before it gets toooooo long.

Have a great day everyone.

Michele

Nice day here in Ontario, but very cool.

For those who don't like to drink water - find a glass that you like to use, if necessary treat yourself to something new and then it becomes more of a pleasure to drink because you are using something you like to hold and drink from. I always take a water bottle to my aquafit classes (only 2 people do, although the instructors try to encourage everyone). While I don't drink too much while I'm in the water, I usually finish the rest on my way home. That having been said - I need to go and get some water.

Have my Knee strengthening class today and will then go for a mall walk afterwards.

Have been trying to reach my friend who is in the hospital. I went to visit him on Monday, but he was asleep. Sat with him, holding his hand and talking to him for a while, but he didn't wake up. I've been trying to reach him by phone since, but without success. He is very poorly. I'll have to try to pop in again and hope he is awake next time.

Hi ladies! I'm excited to find this thread. I could sure use some MFP friends as I embark on this journey. I just turned 50! I have about 25 pounds to loose. I have lost about 66 pounds from my heaviest. This is the weight where I always get stuck. Then I begin the slow ride back up the scale.

My goals for October are to: make better food choices
exercise 5-6 days a week
stay within my calories
drink 8 glasses of water a day

I look forward to hearing about your lives, sharing struggles and hopefully successes too!
Karin Smith

I am soooo frustrated! Feeling very low:sad: ... I feel like I am really trying hard.... logging everything as accurately as i can and nearly always under.... eating mostly healthy food (I did have a breakout and had some caramels the other day but I logged the calories)....I'm doing my C25K walk run every second day and have been pretty active lately although not always logging it all.... but when I weighed myself this morning I've gone back up to 83.4kg.... I originally underestimated my starting weight as 84kg when it was more like 85kg.... but a few days ago I was down to 82kg and now it has gone back up so much.... and don't say its because I'm building muscle because my clothes do not feel any different at all....I've been doing this for 4 weeks now and I'm getting very close to giving up.... except that I like all my new friends I probably would!

I've already had lots 4 big glasses of water today (needing to pee every 5 minutes).... and I'm going to be extra strict for a couple of days and see if it makes any difference.... and I guess I need to up the exercise.... back to the gym for me I think.:embarassed:

Lisa:ohwell:

lisa...DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!....im sorry, i know it tough, specially when we are doing all that we are supposed to.....maybe go back in see your food diary, see if there is anything that can be tweaked....also make sure you are eating enough calories, if we eat too little we dont lose weight....and water, water, water it really helps.....and of course exercise....:flowerforyou:

Started on my increased dosage of thyroid medication today. It will take at least a couple of months before I would notice a difference. Thyroid meds are like that. This would take me to January 2012. I have been on thyroid medication since 1989 after going undiagnosed (and misdiagnosed) for many many years. My life literally started at age 40!!! I remember when I started feeling human, when I could go for a walk, when I could wake up in the morning not exhausted, when I could make it through a day, when I was able to look after my family, when I could think. All those things that can be taken for granted when one is healthy!

Rebel

Hi everyone:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Welcome to the newcomers, I've been missing for a couple of days (?) and see there are some new faces .

:flowerforyou: Rebel hope the meds kick in and you start to feel better soon. Yes you are right, we shouldn't take anything for granted. I am trying to get myself as healthy as possible (even though I sabotage myself often !!! :bigsmile: ) as I want to be around for many many years. I don't want to be like my poor mum very overweight and crippled with back and leg pains. Even though I feel as if I'm slowing down I want to be able to walk (or run :noway: ) whenever I feel like it. I don't want to be an "old" lady.

:flowerforyou: Lisa don't give up. I'm a bit guilty of that myself, but weight is a strange thing, sometimes when you think you've had a bad day and gone over on calories that it when it shows as a loss??? Of course if you over indulge too much then the weight does go up - as I have found to my cost.

:flowerforyou: Today is a new day. I need to practice saying NO I seem to have lost the knack. Had a lot of birthdays in October and it's showing on the scales. Had a shock last night when I weighed myself, I'd gone up by 2lbs making me heavier than I've been for a long long time.:embarassed: :embarassed: :frown: Feel so disgusted with myself for letting myself down like this. BUT reading your posts and all the encouragement being given to each other has helped. So THANK YOU I will try to do better today.

:flowerforyou: Barbie I think the time has come for me to admit that I can't eat some foods in moderation and ban them from the house! I use the excuse that I buy them for my daughter, but enough is enough if they are not in the house I can't eat them. I also think that drinking more water helps in weight loss (not sure why but I notice a difference when drinking it) so back to drinking more water, especially at work.

Talking of work I'd better make a move, need to get breakfast and then get ready. I need to be on time today, there's not many of us in the office today, a few are on holiday and others are working at different sites.

Have a good Friday everyone - I hope my new determination lasts - wish me luck!

Viv xx

Good Morning, Ladies,

Yeah! My scale finally moved and stayed there after a L-O-N-G time of being stuck or up and back. Only half a pound for now, but I'll take it:-) I need to keep this going before the holidays so I go into them feeling energized and on-track! That's my goal!

Karin: WELCOME! You have found a great place from support, encouragement and friendship. We look forward to getting to know you!

Rita: I know the feeling of the faulty scale and having to move the ticker up. You'll take care of that in no time. Stick with it!

Lisa: Thinking of you! You are doing all the right things and I think you will see the scale move very soon. Keep the faith:flowerforyou:

Rebel: Glad you have your new meds and hope they work well for you. Our oldest son, who is 31, had to go on those meds a year ago. It freaked him out but has helped so much. He couldn't figure out why he was so tired all of the time. He is a health nut and very careful with foods and exercise, so he was so puzzled. He is great now, but has to change doses every few months. How often have you had to change over the years? He is worried about having to take more and more.

Barbie: you give good advice and we are so lucky to have you "lead the way" here!

I tried a yoga DVD yesterday and really enjoyed it. (My yoga studio and teacher has dropped the class that worked best for my schedule so I have been missing the class. Doing it by myself is never as good!) It is Rodney Yee (sp?) and I got the Daily Practice one...it has 5 sessions and it is made to do one each day of the week. I really like it so far and it is a perfect length of time for me after my walk each morning. (20-30 minutes, instead of 60-90). If anyone is interested, I recommend it!

It is another beautiful day and I hope to do a bit more weeding in my garden. Have a wonderful day, dear Ladies!
Kackie

Kackie - Yes, that is my GGS in my pic. I need to put up a new one as he was 6 month in this one and he is almost 8 months old now. Grand kids are so much fun and now we are starting on a crop of great grands. :noway: Where the heck did the time go! :huh: Hopefully he will be a singleton for a while though. Our granddaughter has her hands full with one for now.

Just a quick hit and run here. Too much to do and not enough time will me my mantra for the next couple of months!

Faye

I want to write a long post in reply to so many but I have to rush..... off for a girls spa weekend in the city to celebrate a friend's 50th....:drinker:

Thinking of those who are having health issues..... :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Thankyou for all the lovely supportive comments when I had a the wobbles in the last few days..... I am feeling a lot more positive now and it is wonderful to to have so many understanding people on my side!!

I have my diary open to friends only.... happy to have some feedback but not really open to comments from all.... I find it confusing enough to figure out what is right for me as there are so many different opinions as to what is the right thing to do.... happy to have and to offer support and encouragement though:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Have a good weekend all, Lisa x

Oh, Boo, Robin. That sounds like no fun for a Friday. Feel better and have a good weekend:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Kackie

Rebel, so many folks seem to have thyroid issues it makes me wonder what is going on. What has changed – the way food is grown? It’s very interesting but a bummer too since like you posted, you went undiagnosed for so long. Which also bugs me because it has happened to some other friends. Enough that you’d think docs would get a clue. :frown:

Cynthia, thanks for your comment. You would think doctors would get a clue. I am still astonished how thyroid conditions remain so widely misdiagnosis or simply NOT diagnosed. Ever since I was accurately diagnosed (I had given up on doctors all together by age 39) I have been passionate about the subject and vocal - especially for women - to get proper blood tests done when they suffer from any of the symptoms. There are a number of websites that will provide a list of symptoms. Symptoms are often confused with other conditions. Women's complaints in particular are (still) often ignored by the medical establishment, sad to say. I was called neurotic and lazy for example. Since going on medication, I went back to school and obtained a professional accounting designation, while working full-time and raising a family with 4 children. I never knew a person could actually have energy and accomplish things.

Like I said in a previous post: I am grateful and take nothing for granted. I love my life! And I can tell you without a doubt, that I will kick up a good fuss and not take any nonsense when any kind of medical expert does not listen to me.

Sorry, I get a little passionate about this.
love you all Rebel

Happy Saturday, Everyone:

Hope you are all well. I hope those of you that are with health issues can soon get them settled down. I know thyroid problems can be terrible; I do not have it, but my mother battled it for years before they figured out what it was. She ended up having to have her thyroid gland removed. Then she was fine.

I am a little excited today, for a change. Today is my "official" weigh in day and I was down 3.6 lbs!!!! I knew I was being "good" and staying on track and I was so happy. When I started MFP I lost 8 lbs then gained it back now I have lost it back, almost again. I am really happy about that and it has given me the incentive to keep going!!

Oops, gotta run, hubby is ready to head out the door, I just had to share.

Talk to you later.

Love, Cathy xx

Happy Saturday, Everyone:

Hope you are all well. I hope those of you that are with health issues can soon get them settled down. I know thyroid problems can be terrible; I do not have it, but my mother battled it for years before they figured out what it was. She ended up having to have her thyroid gland removed. Then she was fine.

I am a little excited today, for a change. Today is my "official" weigh in day and I was down 3.6 lbs!!!! I knew I was being "good" and staying on track and I was so happy. When I started MFP I lost 8 lbs then gained it back now I have lost it back, almost again. I am really happy about that and it has given me the incentive to keep going!!

Oops, gotta run, hubby is ready to head out the door, I just had to share.

Talk to you later.

Love, Cathy xx

cathy, congrats on the lose, YAY!!!!:flowerforyou:

Happy Saturday, Everyone:

Hope you are all well. I hope those of you that are with health issues can soon get them settled down. I know thyroid problems can be terrible; I do not have it, but my mother battled it for years before they figured out what it was. She ended up having to have her thyroid gland removed. Then she was fine.

I am a little excited today, for a change. Today is my "official" weigh in day and I was down 3.6 lbs!!!! I knew I was being "good" and staying on track and I was so happy. When I started MFP I lost 8 lbs then gained it back now I have lost it back, almost again. I am really happy about that and it has given me the incentive to keep going!!

Oops, gotta run, hubby is ready to head out the door, I just had to share.


Yes, my family has the thyroid problem - my mother, 2 sisters and my oldest daughter have all had their thyroids removed. One of my sister's was malignant so she had to have radiation as well. It's something we need to keep an eye on in our family.

So happy for you with your great weight loss!

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Renate