WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

marking my spot so I can read posts and catch up with you all. I have been AWOL for a couple of months and I need to connect again and get back on track.
I have had 3 very close friends diagnosed with serious illnesses and I have been helping where I can.
Please help me climb back on the wagon.
Peggy

peggy sorry about your friends....please give yourself some time as well....we are here:flowerforyou:

I agree the photos are awesome

Good evening, Ladies!

Peggy: Welcome BACK!!!!! We are so glad to have you. I am sorry about your friends, but we are here for you:flowerforyou:

Nancy: Isn't it too bad that you have to feel BAD for staying home with your son? What did you end up doing?

Cathy: 2 Days in a row. Yeah! Celebrate every milestone!!!:flowerforyou: I read an article today about yoga relieving migraines and reducing the number that a person gets. ??? Maybe worth a try, plus it is so good for you!

Lisa: Glad you are back and hope your guests for dinner was fun! We have a long weekend with 3 other couples visiting us so that will be a test for me. I am spending more time planning my foods than usual...one night will be an oyster roast/shrimp boil. At least that should be an easy night. Sounds like you made good plans for your meals...that's the best way to do it!:flowerforyou:

Bea: So sorry for your loss! Take care.

KC: Are you doing 30 day shred every day? I do it several times a week but was afraid to do the weights every day. I'll bet you feel good!

Tomorrow is day 17 of the 17 day diet. This phase has gone well and has been easier than I would have thought. The next phase I add in some complex carbs every other day.

Have a good evening everyone and take care!!! Kackie

:flowerforyou: Hi Everyone!

Went to log on and saw that it passed 500 already AND you guys are on friggin page 7 already with the new one! What a huge group this has become. I saw the birthday list and couldn't believe it! What a group this it.:drinker:

Well I am trying to make better choices, but I am still going through withdrawels from all the bad things I ate. Primarily, cake and Hershey's almond bars. And I am not talking about the little bars, but the GIANT ones. I was eating two of those at one sitting at least twice a week, now I am down to one once a week, Still not good and not good that I polish off the entire thing in less than 20 minutes.:ohwell:

I have begun to buy more healthy foods again. It will be a slow progress I feel but I have to do this! I do not want to go back up size again.:noway:

Well I have some good news, a little exciting for me, but at the same time a little scary. The man I have been seeing for the past year was talking with me yesterday and suggested we move in together. It would be at my place because of my mother and the fact that my place is nicer than his man cave. He knows all about my mom, heck he met me while driving us to the physical therapy center! I was so engrossed in carrying walkers and snacks and moving her in and out of the van and buildings in her wheelchair that I never paid attention to him. He on the other hand had noticed me and it took him 3 pick ups before he got the nerve up to ask me out. I was so shocked, that I didn't believe him. Plus, he asked me when I was at my most frazzled time and I was really grumpy, and when he asked me how my day was going, I went beserk and told him, "I HAVE NO LIFE!" His answer, (as he is taking the walker and bags I am carrying clumsily trying to get into the bus with from me.) "Well you look like you need to get away for a little bit, why don't we have lunch?" My answer: " Yeah right!" He didn't give up though, and even when I didn't give him an answer right away he wouldn't let me leave the bus until I said yes. Been with him ever since and I am hopelessly in love with him and can't stand being without him. It's been awhile since I have been in love and I hope I am not "in lust" or "walking around with rose colored glasses on". He doesn't make a ton of money, just enough to be comfortable with, but it has never been about the money when I have been with a man. This time I just want to be happy. I want to feel loved and wanted. And so far he does that for me. He is very much the gentlemen. I learn something new about him everyday. I recently found out yesterday that he has been awarded medals in both his military and civiiam life for saving lives. He is the kindest person and most centered man I have ever known. Still moving in is scary to me. I mean he knows my dogs for instance, but will he be willing to live with them and deal with the way I treat them as "my babies"? We still have a lot to discuss before we make the final decision. Luckily, my mom likes him very much.

Well speaking of puppies, Boo is squirming and whining to be taken out for a walk, so I gotta go.
Good night
Chcilet:flowerforyou:

I've noticed several of you have posted pics in your posts. I tried to, using methods that I've used on other message boards, but didn't have any luck. Would someone mind explaining how you get the pics in there?

Also, is it possible to make a signature that will show up every time you post -- or is the ticker the only thing that will do that?

Thanks!
Linda

I use photo bucket and then use the code that has {IMG} at the beginning and end. then you have to change the IMG to img. I fyou want to see what they look like just go to a post with a picture and use the quote button. You will see all the code.

Thanks! I had the pictures in photobucket, but I tried to copy and paste. Really hate messing with code -- but if I must, I must . . . :grumble:

:flowerforyou: Hi everyone

:flowerforyou: Welcome back Peggy.

:flowerforyou: Chiclet I'm glad you are happy, if any one deserves it you do!

:flowerforyou: Vy you look amazing, you've given me inspiration to try harder - thanks and as everyone has already said, you look so much younger in your now photo.

:flowerforyou: Bea sorry for your loss - I dread the day we have to say goodbye to our German Shepherd Tara, she'll be 13 this year and in reasonable health but does suffer with muscle wastage in her rear end and has athritis. Hugs to you. Keep posting.

:frown: I was only supposed to log my food for the day, but I forgot to log on yesterday so thought I'd just take a peek at the posts and of course ended up reading a couple of pages. I must not be late today, a new girl started yesterday and I have to go through a few things with her this morning including fire evacuation/safety (I'm the fire warden for our floor) and entertain her until I pass her on to the safety guys to go through the safety procedures etc. Poor girl it's a lot to take in, and so many people to remember.

Better get on - happy Tuesday to all and hope you have a good day. I weighed in on Monday and it looks like I've lost 1lb so I'm hoping to keep it off and maybe add to it - so thinking healthy choices today - hope my willpower is up to it.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :huh:

Well I have some good news, a little exciting for me, but at the same time a little scary. The man I have been seeing for the past year was talking with me yesterday and suggested we move in together. It would be at my place because of my mother and the fact that my place is nicer than his man cave. He knows all about my mom, heck he met me while driving us to the physical therapy center! I was so engrossed in carrying walkers and snacks and moving her in and out of the van and buildings in her wheelchair that I never paid attention to him. He on the other hand had noticed me and it took him 3 pick ups before he got the nerve up to ask me out. I was so shocked, that I didn't believe him. Plus, he asked me when I was at my most frazzled time and I was really grumpy, and when he asked me how my day was going, I went beserk and told him, "I HAVE NO LIFE!" His answer, (as he is taking the walker and bags I am carrying clumsily trying to get into the bus with from me.) "Well you look like you need to get away for a little bit, why don't we have lunch?" My answer: " Yeah right!" He didn't give up though, and even when I didn't give him an answer right away he wouldn't let me leave the bus until I said yes. Been with him ever since and I am hopelessly in love with him and can't stand being without him. It's been awhile since I have been in love and I hope I am not "in lust" or "walking around with rose colored glasses on". He doesn't make a ton of money, just enough to be comfortable with, but it has never been about the money when I have been with a man. This time I just want to be happy. I want to feel loved and wanted. And so far he does that for me. He is very much the gentlemen. I learn something new about him everyday. I recently found out yesterday that he has been awarded medals in both his military and civiiam life for saving lives. He is the kindest person and most centered man I have ever known. Still moving in is scary to me. I mean he knows my dogs for instance, but will he be willing to live with them and deal with the way I treat them as "my babies"? We still have a lot to discuss before we make the final decision. Luckily, my mom likes him very much.

Chcilet:flowerforyou:

i am very happy for you, as others have said you SO deserve it......:flowerforyou:

I found you.....marking my spot for later. I have 7 pages to catch up on!

I've not been posting/tracking very well - we said goodbye to Tawny Thursday and I just haven't felt much like doing anything. But she is no longer in pain and I've donated her food and beds to the local shelter so she has contributed to a new life for another rescued pet.:bigsmile:

Bea

Having recently lost Kiera (12 year old lab/husky) I can certainly feel your pain. All I can say is grieve and remeber the love.


"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...." Author unknown

I plan on being thoroughly dog mauled by the time I get there because I have been blessed with so many wonder dogs thru the years.

Robin, Bodi and Ritter.

Don't diss yourself for treadmill running. I disagree. Treadmill running is as good as outdoor running. I think I even run faster on treadmill. I will strt off slow then towards the end I will kick it up to 7.2mi/hr just to get that 10th of a mile mark :-)
I am 50. I have trained for 3 10k...all 3 I started traing in february with a run in 8-10 wks...Then I quit (WHY??) This time I started early..January. I found a program of walk/run that I love. I hate when you go to a BEGINNERS training prgram and on the first day it says run 2 miles "what?" I can't even do 1/2 mi. yet"... I started this program last week. The first week is walk 2 min/run 1 min. I felt as if I could go longer than the 1 min run but I followed the directions which told me to stick to it even if I feel like going more. I am now on my second week which told me to walk 1 min run 2 min x 8. Again, it started out easy but by the time I got to cycle 8...that 2 min run seemed alot longer...point is...I did 3 miles in 35.3 min...pushing myslef the last 2-3 cycles up to 7.2mi/hr (I did x10 instead of x 8 not necessary)
Anyway, I recommend the walk/run to start off . I also recommend walking x 5 min to warm up...My heart is always racing at first until it catches up with my body...most people give up during this warm-up period...DONT.