WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2011

My ticker is showing . I am using my gransons iPad which is harder to type on and does not seem to have all punctuation marks. Agree about the resolutions. The present is always the best time to change not a specific date. Good evening.

faye - thanks for telling me about the flour in the apple pie. I seem to remember coating the apples with flour at one time. This time I used Staymen (Wine Sap) apples. I used to use Rome but thought they came out a bit "mushy". I usually make a crumb topping for the pie. I don't like to buy those ready-made pie crusts, too much lard in them and other stuff. I have made a pie crust from the mix, tho. Did you ever freeze the pie before baking it? I'm wondering if that produces more "juice".
I'm with you in being glad that the holiday is history. I'm going to try making cookies etc. during the year so that I have a better feel for how they'll turn out at Christmas time.
I wonder when Vince will get the decorations down. I usually like to get them down by Jan 6 (little Christmas), but since we got them up later this year, I have a feeling that he'll want to let them stay up longer. I want to get them down and put away.
So sorry that you're feeling badly

Let me add, too, how grateful I am for this list. I really do like when people make their diaries public. It has many times given me ideas for foods that I like but for one reason or another have not had lately so that little reminder has helped me to go back to things.

Barb - you have every right to shout from the rooftops. I'm so happy for you. Let us know how those Zumba DVD's work out for you

Rita - congrats on not having any of the truffles or creme brulee. You know, my son is also a very good cook. But, boy, is he a messy cook! When he's finished, many times I have to wash the floor! But the food is fantastic! Not always healthy, tho. I find it a challenge to cook something that not only tastes good but is healthy. Well, at 25 you don't have to worry so much about calories, etc. We used to live about 5 minutes from Longwood Gardens. Have you ever gone for their fireworks display? For me, too, the holidays are an emotional time. That's the one and only time I get to see Denise. Then I miss her, am disgusted with SFB's family enabling them so much and keeping her from me, oh, I can go on and on. That salmon parallel post was wonderful. Thanks for posting it

Welcome wannagetfit! I really like sharing with others who are "mature", I really and truly do.

nt2012 - it's NEVER too late to join!

Laurette - you'll get lots of support and motivation here, so you've come to the right place.

wwoten - welcome! Have you tried water aerobics? There is no impact, but you get a really good workout.

I'm not going to make a New Years Resolution. that's, to me, almost an incentive to fall off. When I got this new computer, I vowed not to eat at the computer. So if I want to have something, I have to get up and eat it at the counter. Like right now I have some roasted chickpeas on the counter. I do make a lenten "sacrifice" (for lack of a better word). This year I'm going to try to do yoga at least one more time during the week. I know that I really need it. Just have to find the time. To me, a New Years resolution lasts too long, a year long. Lenten sacrifice is only for 40 days, there's light at the end of the tunnel. In the past, I've found that once I go about 15 or so days abstaining from a certain food or activity, then it isn't that bad and by the time the 40 days are up, I no longer crave the food/activity.

Did 45 minutes of ASAP sculpt DVD today. I'm very surprised at how much I sweat during that video. I was originally going to do a downloadable workout for the spin bike tomorrow, but I got some step DVD's for Christmas and I want to try them out so I think I'll do that tomorrow. Then, Sat. I'll do yoga. I'm thinking that Sun. I may do a pilates DVD

Amanda - happy birthday to your son!

welcome mhotch! Post more about your fitness and dietary ideas. I'm always on the lookout for something new. Hopefully, you can provide that for me. I do enjoy yoga, really need to do it more often as I'm one of the most inflexible people on the face of the earth.

All of our cats have been fixed, but yesterday I noticed that Clyde has been "humping" Bonnie. He doesn't do that to Lexi, only Bonnie. Vince called the vet's office and the nurst said that she has 2 dogs and when that occurs, she has found that it's usually the first sign of a UTI in the female. Vince has noticed that Loki sniffs the area where Bonnie has been when she's laying down. So she'll go to the vet tomorrow. Hopefully, we caught this early enough and that it's just the beginnings of a UTI and not something more.

AHealthierSuzyQ - you've been missed!

Nancy - I never thought of the "there is no try, only do" in relation to healthy eating, but you are so right!

welcom katlike and cando (I like that name)

Harmony - I was just about to say that no one can make you feel bad unless you let them, but it looks like I was too late. Hope you're feeling better

off to watch a bit of TV, take a shower, and then beddy bye. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Evening Ladies!

I've been afraid to get on the scale since my holiday binge began...but was surprised to find out that I gained .2 lbs! Made me happy...but how much could I have lost if I didn't eat so many sweets???

nt2012...I have a dvd that I like to do...yoga for weight loss. I try to alternate that w/other exercises...but I do feel so much more limber and relaxed after yoga.

Pam...Feel better. Thanks for sharing the Pound a Week.

Nancy...We like Star Wars around here, too. Yoda is always good for inspiration...such a clear thinker!

Cando55...I can completely relate! I turned 56 in November...2 sons. I don't like my age # cause I don't feel my age. I celebrate annual 29th birthdays. I just had my 28th annual 29th birthday.

Welcome to the new girls!

Time to get back to some housework...believe me...I'm not overdoing it tonite. I just want to make the house look neat!

Rita

Just wanted to let you know...my dad's in the hospital with a possible infection of his knee. (He had knee replacements a few years ago.) At almost 90, it could be serious. I'd appreciate any prayers.
xx

you got it.


so many newbies. Welcome to all


glad to see you back SuzyQ. Hows the new house?

:happy:

Mimi - sending positive thoughts your way and for your dad!!

Mimi, prayers for your Dad. I hope it will be ok.

Pam3 - thanks for the thoughts - I am doing better today in large part due to the wonderful people I have in my lfe - many of them so recently thanks to finding mfp.

I hope you are feeling better today yourself and are getting that UTI knocked out of your system.

:flowerforyou: to everyone along with wishes for excellent adventures while you go about your day today

Mimi - So sorry to hear about your Dad. Adding my prayers and healing thoughts.

Michele - I have never frozen a pie, so I don't know if it would get juicier but I would bet that it would. Frozen fruit gets juicier when it thaws, so why wouldn't a fruit pie? Good idea on the crumb topping; I agree that there is a lot of fat in a pie crust. I make my own crust when I make a pie, which is rarely anymore, and the ratio is 1 to 2 fat to flour. :sick: That's enough to make you rethink eating the crust! :noway: I usually eat the middle out of a piece of pie on the rare occasion I have one.

My head bug is much better thanks to MucinexD. That stuff works.

Today it's get the garden fed and weeded day and I also need to pick up the black walnuts that I have drying in the back yard. I picked up 8-10 garbage bags of black walnuts from the old family yard in Michigan. I spent a couple days day getting the hulls off and they have been in the yard drying ever since. It seems our goofy squirrels don't know a good thing when it's under their noses! They aren't bothering them at all that I can see. :noway: They're a lot tastier than the acorns they are eating.

The weather has been great here for the winter flowers and veggies. My snapdragons, violas, pansies and flowering cabbage are flourishing. DH and I reskinned my cold frame with plastic, so I am ready to protect my lettuce when it freezes. The kohlrabi, onions and kale can take some freezing temps so I don't need one for them.

Ok, I'm out of here and getting my hands dirty. Hope you all have a great day!

Barbie! - I almost forgot to thank you for the info about Rodney Yee's Yoga For Beginners. I am ordering it today! I want to do more stretching and flexibility work. I know it will help my arthritis and keep my mobility. Thanks again!

Faye

I've been afraid to get on the scale since my holiday binge began...but was surprised to find out that I gained .2 lbs! Made me happy...but how much could I have lost if I didn't eat so many sweets???

I don't think of it that way. This time of year is one for celebrating and I think that's good. I try to plan in some sweets and then enjoy them without guilt. I only get down on myself if I go overboard. Like if I say I'm going to have only 1 cake pop and I have 3!

I didn't realize SuzyQ was back but I see she has a new screen name so I guess that's how I missed it. Hi Suzy!

Hi Everyone:

Hope you are all well. There are so many newcomers - Welcome to you all :happy:

Mimi - I hope your Dad is doing well; my prayers are with you :flowerforyou:

I didn't do too badly over the holidays, I gained a bit, but will work hard to get back on track and get it off and continue on my path. I need to lose 10 lbs to get to where I was in my picture here, which is my lowest in my adult life (for those who do not know me, I did weigh an all time high of 226 back in 2005 and I am only 5 ft tall)

My DH and I have our cruise booked for March 24th so I have to be down some for then for sure

I am off work for a few days, which has been great. I don't go back to work until Tuesday next week.

Well, my Friends, I will run for now. Please take care of yourselves and I will talk to you soon.

Love, Cathy xx

:flowerforyou: Lisa, do Christmas cards in Australia show warm sunny scenes or do they have snow and snowmen other cold weather stuff like the ones in the Northern Hemisphere? I am realized that I grew up with idea that Christmas and Hanukkah fell in December because it was the coldest and darkest time of the year when all the lights and candles and festivities were most welcome......that sure doesn't apply to half the world

Hope it's Ok if I answer for Lisa here...I'm sure she won't mind (we actually live quite close).

Yes, some Christmas cards, wrapping, tags, decorations, etc. do have snow and snowmen and snowy scenes...the traditional ones...but we have others as well, just showing trees or stars or Santa or religious scenes. Some are uniquelly (don't know how to spell that) Australian with kangaroos with Santa hats and things, but they are not as common. We seem to associate with Santa, snow, reindeer, all sorts of things like that even though they are cold-weather things....they just seem Christmassy to us, even though we don't have the cold weather.

One downside of it being here in Summer (Sydney) is that we have daylight saving in December, so it doesn't get dark 'til about 8.30pm, which always used to make it harder when the children were little and we wanted to take them to see the Christmas lights (past their bedtimes) and made it a bit later to do all the "Santa" duties.

Anything to add Lisa?

Happy New Year everyone! 10.51pm here in Sydney now, so we're nearly there :happy:

I'm not 100% sure what my December goal was, but I think it was to lose 1 kg before Christmas and I did that (and I actually didn't gain it all back in the past week...though most of it...lol). Not sure what I'll set for January...maybe the water drinking needs to be stepped up. Anything that's a positive would be a good goal I think.

All the best to all of you for a happy and successful 2012! :flowerforyou:

Happy New Year everyone! 10.51pm here in Sydney now, so we're nearly there :happy:

I'm not 100% sure what my December goal was, but I think it was to lose 1 kg before Christmas and I did that (and I actually didn't gain it all back in the past week...though most of it...lol). Not sure what I'll set for January...maybe the water drinking needs to be stepped up. Anything that's a positive would be a good goal I think.

All the best to all of you for a happy and successful 2012! :flowerforyou:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!