WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2011
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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.0
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Mimi....sending prayers for your dad.0
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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.
Michele0 -
I'd like to join this group for the January posts.
Me too!
I'm 53 mom to two grown kids, wife of 26+ years. I need to lose 35-40 pounds and am looking for new friends to help and get help from, encourage and get encouragement from. Would to join this group...please tell me how!0 -
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!
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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.
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you got it.
so many newbies. Welcome to all
glad to see you back SuzyQ. Hows the new house?0 -
Mimi prayers for your dad.
welcome newbies.Nice way to start the new year with a wonderful group of support,love and friendship.
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:flowerforyou: SuzyQ, welcome back......I've missed you.....how is your house?
:flowerforyou: Mimi, hugs to you and your dad
:flowerforyou: to all the new members
you joined just by posting.........I hope you'll stay and become part of the family.....posting every day is a good goal to start with while you're deciding on eating and exercise goals.
:flowerforyou: to everyone :bigsmile: there has been a bit of discussion about making this thread into a group, but there is not sufficient backing to the idea so for January we will continue just the way we've been since early 2009 and before....:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: On December 31, close to my bedtime (PST) I will start a new thread for January and post a link to it at the end of this thread. This is a good time to start thinking about goals for January..:bigsmile: I make goals for each month but if you don't want to set any goals, that's fine,too.:bigsmile: Just show up and be part of the group.
:bigsmile: Yesterday when I was walking with my friend ( the one that takes the ferry from Seattle every Wednesday to walk 4 1/2 miles with me) I realized that we don't talk about food or exercise much. Those are the subjects that I discuss with all of you......I have one friend who's training for a marathon and my line dance friends but no one who is very interested in food and exercise the way all of you are.:bigsmile: thank you for being in my life.
:bigsmile: I am older than a lot of you and rarely think about my age because I feel healthier and fitter now than I did last year:bigsmile:
:bigsmile: for anyone wanting to do yoga and not finding a class
Rodney Yee DVD "Yoga for Beginners" :bigsmile:0 -
I am sending prayers and Reiki healing light and energy your Dad, rjadams0
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:flowerforyou: SuzyQ, welcome back......I've missed you.....how is your house?
We were almost finished with phase 1 of the remodel when my father-in-law's heath deteriorated to the point he needed round the clock care. So we put things on hold to help and buried him on December 5th.
We haven't started back on it yet, but plan to after the first of the year. We have finished the hardwood, ceilings, wall texturing and painting, electrical updates and have replaced the light fixrures in the living room hallway and front bedroom. We still have crown moulding to install in the living room and a hearth to tile and we will be done! :happy:0 -
Mimi - sending positive thoughts your way and for your dad!!0
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@harmony14...hope you are feeling better...at times we let others affect our lives and we become frustrated and turn to food for comfort....please try and remember all efforts and hardships that you have gone through to get to where you are today...good luck
@katlike...welcome
@susan0816....welcome back
@mazaron...hope you enjoy your visit with your daughter...and enjoy the gym with your son
@cando055...welcome...i will be turning 56 in january,...glad that you have decided thats its your time now..
@nt2012...i agree that the present is the best time for change
@exermom...my son(is a chef)told me about the flour in apples, it helps with the juices...(also flour in blueberies, or chocolate chips, when making muffins, so they dont sink down
@wolfiemom12...welcome..you have joined by just posting ....good luck on your journey
@topaz2986...great on only gaining 2lbs...i too was afraid to get on the scale(do so on the 25th and had gained 5lbs)but as the week has progressed i am down to a 2lb gain as well, hoping for less for my weigh in.had been drinking lots of water until yesterday, and with the urinary infections just couldnt do it....
@b_mour....welcome
i am feeling better today, went to the doctor and i did have an urinary track infection so i am on antibotic, didnt really drink lots of water yesterday(difficult to go to the bathroom)but today i feel a bit better and iam going to try and do spinning class...the drinking of so much water really helped with flushing me the frist few days, i lost 2-3lbs, so iam going to try and drink lots of water for the next couple of days(ihave my weigh in on monday).....
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Mimi, prayers for your Dad. I hope it will be ok.0
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I did pretty well most of yesterday then ended up eating 3 sugar cookies with hubby last night. I've thrown all the other contraband away but these are his favorite once a year treat . I need to find the self control to just leave them alone! I do fine so long as I never take that first bite of simple carbs...
Today everything in me wants to go back to bed so instead I am lacing up my tennies, cranking up some music and hopping on my treadmill. Our Christmas snow has all melted and its supposed to reach 60 degrees by afternoon so I'm hoping to find time for a bike ride during the heat of the day. Been fighting winter blues and think the sunshine will help my mood. Plus I have all those cookies I need to burn off.
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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 today0 -
Hi my name is Cynthia, I turned 51 and it seems that I have packed on 30 plus pounds somewhere over the years. I have been working out ( running, biking) at least 30 mins a day 4 to 6 times a week for the past 4 weeks and have lost close to 5 lbs. It's discouraging because I am not losing more. I need to take a closer look at what I am doing in the evening. I am excited to see this website and look forward to working through all of this stuff. My goal is 30lbs by mid July which will be my 52nd birthday.0
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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!
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:drinker: tea and water break, good morning everyone11:15here i should says good midmorning all, can you believe its the last friday of 2011 were did this year go, i'm putting together my new dailys goals for a new year new me ,i am back up to 211 i was so close to going under 200, but its ok ,i have some nice tools for my day to day new year, top of my list is to reconnect with everyone here i miss my mfp , i have join a gym i was there weds and will be going back today i have dusted of my wii and going to be playing with that ,will my daughter wants some me time hope everyone has a nice afternoon debi0
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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 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!0 -
Welcome to everyone who's new. There're lots of you! What a great way to start the new year. A warm welcome back to SuzyQ too. Isn't it nice to have this thread to come back to? This is an awesome bunch of women.
I know many folks are not into New Year's resolutions but I've found it helpful in the past. I agree with not letting a slip from the resolution become the start of a slide. One day at a time truly is the way. But I am still attached to the idea of New Year's resolutions. :laugh:
Thanks to so many of you for your thoughts and prayers for my dad. I'm sitting here now in the hospital room and he's doing pretty well. He'll be on IV antibiotics for 6-8 weeks but things are looking good. The plan is for him to go home in a couple of days. He's making me laugh and cringe at the same time - he wasn't sure he wanted a PICC line (which is a better alternative, by far, to the IV line) because he won't be able to play golf with it in. Urgh. LOL.
I had planned to stay home and not go visiting this holiday but of course ended up coming down (from Placerville to the Bay Area) anyway due to the situation with my dad. It's been hard!!! Way too many goodies at my folks' house. I stayed last night at my sister's place and that was better. I really need to be at home.
Speaking of home - I did get to put up Christmas decorations and I decorated 3 little Alpine Christmas trees. So good to be past the construction stage for awhile. There are some odds and ends to finish up but it's almost done. Yippeee!
Have a Happy New Year.
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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.
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Evening Ladies!
Welcome to all the newbies!
Pam...Glad you're feeling better. A UTI can be so painful and uncomfy.
Mary.. I'm happy to hear your father's doing so well.
Although I need to lose all over, I have quite a belly. Has anyone had good success getting rid of the belly fat doing any certain exercises? I really want a waist again.:bigsmile:
Today was my sister-in-laws bd. I make her cake every year...whatever she wants. Today was a "death by chocolate cheesecake". It came out really good and i had only a small piece. We also made more homemade chocolates and I held myself to only tastes for quality...a couple of small tastes. I posted it as a chocolate pretzel..we made pretzel chunks in chocolate. Surprisingly, cravings didn't return. I don't feel like running into the kitchen for more! Prayer does work!
We had planned to go to Longwood Gardens today...but hubby wasn't up to it. Nasty headcold. He's such a baby when he's not feeling well. ugh! Faye...I'll be buying him some MucinexD. The other meds he's taking aren't working very well. I keep telling him to go soak in the tub w/some eucalyptus oil. He's quiet that way:laugh:
Since I'm exhausted, I'll be heading off to bed shortly. First I need to finish catching up on back episodes of "The Big Bang Theory". I love shows that make me laugh.:laugh:
Have a great Saturday!
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: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.
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:flowerforyou: Good Morning everyone
Not quite sure what I have done, but think I've either got sciatica in my groin (can you get it there?) or somehow strained it, but going on the dog walk this morning was agony. I had it yesterday, but thought it would go away, it doesn't seem too bad when pottering about at home, but this morning we took the dogs to Strensall Common and I found it very difficult to get about. At least my head cold has gone :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: Mimi glad your dad is on the mend, not sure if I told you but a few Sunday's ago, my dad called to say that he'd called the emergency out of hours doctor for my mum, because she had a sharp pain going from her back to her chest. They'd sent an ambulance so I went over straight away fearing the worst. That must have been the start of mums shingles ( I googled shingles and found out it starts off as a sharp pain along where the rash will eventually break out) Sure enough after about 3 days the rash came and mum was diagnosed with shingles. It looks awful, her back is red raw with weepy type blisters going from back to front particularly sore under her bust. The doctor has now given her some penicillin so I hope that works for her.
:ohwell: Where has the year gone, I started quite well, lost almost 9lbs and then put them all on again. So 2012 I am going to re think my eating habits and portions.
:flowerforyou: Welcome back SuziQ lovely to hear from you again.
:flowerforyou: Barbie I'll say a thank you now for starting the new thread for January 2012 which will be here before we know it.
:drinker: Happy New Year to all my friends - Let's make 2012 OUR Healthier new year, and to those celebrating tonight have a good time0 -
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:0 -
:flowerforyou: Good Morning everyone
Not quite sure what I have done, but think I've either got sciatica in my groin (can you get it there?) or somehow strained it, but going on the dog walk this morning was agony. I had it yesterday, but thought it would go away, it doesn't seem too bad when pottering about at home, but this morning we took the dogs to Strensall Common and I found it very difficult to get about. At least my head cold has gone :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
at the beginning of this year i also suffered a terrible pain in the groin area(similar to saciatica, i have also suffered from that)anyways went to the doctors and it was my hip...he recommeded surgery(with a future hip replacement)....i did some therapy(stretches)and meds....stop walking for exercise and started more pilates or yoga(i find yoga much better for me, the moves are slower)i have an appt on the 31 for a 2nd opinion.....hope you feel better soon:flowerforyou:0 -
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Thank you all for the welcome back. :flowerforyou: There are many new faces so it will take me awhile to get up to speed.
I DID get that bike ride in yesterday and it revealed just how out of shape I am. My legs were like jello! But the sunshine and fresh air felt heavenly! Yesterday was my first simple carb free day in way too long. Just weighed and measured and after 3 days can already see a 1/4" here and 1/2" there gone. :happy:
Hubby is off today so we plan to start back on the remodel by finishing up the crown moulding in the living room and foyer. The goal is to be finished in time to celebrate our anniversary the end of January in front of our new hearth. Apparently he is missing the thinner me too because when I mentioned the planned bike ride at lunch he went home and dug my bike out of the garage while I was grocery shopping.
His sugar cookies remain, but my house is now purged of all other simple carbs and filled with high fiber, healthy things to reach for instead. I'm also working on getting my water intake back up to where it needs to be.
For the first Saturday in months and months I plan to be exercising today. I know from past experience the only way I am going to lose 20 lbs before my son's marriage blessing in March is to exercise at least an hour EVERY day.0
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