50+ WOMEN for the month of JUNE

Hi-No time to read the thread this monring. Am rushing off to substitute teach in Special Ed. The one good thing - no access to food except my packed lunch! Nothign like forced discipline. Hope everyone has a good day.
Zaza

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Anne, those mornings like yours make great stories---much more entertaining than the story of how everything went according to plan as all was the same as yesterday. i know you have the resilience to bounce back from all the day's setbacks and to have a good laugh in the process. I agree with you about non-food treats. I have beautiful measuring cups, a food scale, several workout DVD's, and some new clothes that are my rewards to myself for sticking to the plan. The longer I stay away from sweets the less interested I am in sweet tastes so the easier it is to stay away from them.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Susan, we have two dogs and two cats and except for an occasional weekend when we board them to go somewhere and stay in a hotel, we have no idea what it means to have a night undisturbed by animal events. Even on a calm night, I have to jump into my clothes when I get up so I can walk the dogs immediately. But then, what would we do without them. As someone once said, "dogs----you can't live with them and you can't live without them.":laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Zaza---I was a teacher for over 30 years and most of those years were the ones where my eating was not under control. But then, I didn't have all of you to encourage me. I hope your day is great.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Wishful, I, too, have to tell my head to shut up. It can be my worst enemy. One day at a time I'm doing better.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I'm off this morning in search of a beginning line dance class that i heard about. I'll do my walking later.

hugs to all
Barbie

Morning

Just taking a little break from the madness to eat some lunch.

Barbiecat - the last time I remember your ticker it was at 36 now 38 Awesome!

Anne - What a start to your day - As the saying goes, "it can only go up from there" I sure hope your foot gets feeling better soon. Thanks yet again for the words to live by that you provide.

Hope everone else is doing great. Seems so.

I was just looking at my lunch and feeling really good about getting up the extra 30 minutes early to prepare it. I WILL continue to do these things that will make it easy enough to eat my way to good health. I have fresh lettuce, carrots, red pepper, celery and for dessert I have ff yogurt, fresh strawberries, grapes, apple (in case I get a snack attack) and a mandarine orange. This is all planned to be light because I made spaghetti sauce last night for dinner tonight and its kind of high in cals. and carbs The benefit of logging your food ahead is I now realize that if I want to eat more than the 14 calories I have left (after all my logged food) I will have to move more.:laugh:
A pretty reasonable snack I have been having lately is Finn crisp thins with a tich of peanut butter. Good crunch action!!

You never believe it - We're having our second day in a row of summer weather!! We had a terrible hail storm on Saturday but yesterday was beatiful as is today. A standing joke in our region is "what follows two days of rain? Answer - Monday!!

Today I will:
Eat only as planned
exercise away 300 cals
drink my water - 4 down already:drinker:
Catch up on more work at the office.

Heather

Hi again

Marie - when you had your bone spur what was the treatment - Did you have surgery or did it just go away (that what I'm hoping) My heel is not PF but is sounding more like a bone spur at the back of my heel. Any info about your personal recovery will help alot. I have read alot on the net but knowing someone who's been there is usually better.

I thought you were away???

I guess I can't keep up with everyone's comings and goings.:laugh:

Heather

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: GOOD afternoon to all sorry to hear some of yous are not feeling well hope it well pass soon. i am happy to say that i did two 15 minutes of wii walking so far today.. i am going to work on my 20 active trainer in a bit my grandson stevie has been here with methis afternoon so much of my time has been with him i have another good day with drinking the water i guess i can so i have finally work it out i have my pretty bottle with the straw so no more spills plus i think those big water bottles made me fill like ugh i don't really want to drink all that.. i have done really good with the eating today.. oh here comes the thunder storm it s suppose to be a good one so i am going to shut down the comp for a few hours i hope everyone has a nice night... love debbie and family

I've learned to buy Zone Perfect Chocolate Mint protein bars. A whole one is 210 calories. They taste like a candy bar but aren't just a bunch of empty calories. If I get a chocolate craving an apple won't kick, I cut one in half and nibble it slowly. Raw fruits or vegetables are obviously better snack options, but I've found this works when I just NEED a bit of chocolate but don't want to awaken the sugar monster.

Hello ladies,

I was in Tn. this weekend visiting my mom didn’t do to well with my eating Sunday.:sad: Back on track today :happy: did boot camp this morning took my grand girls :bigsmile: (puppies not humans) swimming this afternoon. The baby is just a little over a year old and loves to play still want jump in from the side yet she hops on the float then jumps in.

Congrats Barb on smaller jeans that is a GREAT feeling!:flowerforyou:

Welcome Laurie my nephew has a lap band and it is helping him so far.

Great job Lianne way to plan and stick to it. What type of surgery do you need?

Ann what a way to start your day I hope tomorrow will begin less stressful.

Way to stay positive Suezzque. Also I want to thank you again :flowerforyou: for your encouragement with my mom.

Today was a success that is a good day.

Lynn

Just wanted to give a quick update before turning in to a pumpkin tonight. My friend Linda is still in the hospital, but feeling much better. They seem to have her asthma under better control, so she is breathing easier, which in turn makes the pain from her healing ribs (broken from coughing when she had pneumonia) much more bearable.

She hopes to be home in a day or two.:drinker: :drinker:

As for me, I managed only about 2.5 hours of sleep last night. Between my run/jog to her house, and being worried about her, even after I got the call after 11p that she would stay in the hospital, just couldn't sleep. Went to work this morning at 5a and actually broke down and drank some coffee on my break. First time I have had coffee work since January. It was about 90% decaf, or else I would be staying awake again tonight.

Once I came home for my mid -day break, I hit the feathers and managed about a 2.5 hour nap before going back for my last 4 hours. Sure felt a lot livelier in the afternoon. Took the doggies out after work, and decided to stay in and watch the news instead of taking myself for a walk. My hips have been telling me all day that they did NOT :grumble: appreciate our little running fest last night.

About the time I was going to turn in about 2 hours ago, my wireless network started acting up, so I started fiddling with it, and it finally came back up, so of course, I just HAD to post before I gave up for the night.

ANNE- I read the saga of your morning (Saturday or Sunday) , with the foot bath and the coffee. I think I probably would have stayed in bed for the rest of the weekend for safety's sake. Your luck HAS to improve!! I hope your foot is starting to behave itself.

I might get brave and weigh tomorrow since I ate a light dinner tonight.

BTW, I have a hint for a YUMMY dessert, if you like lemon and strawberries. There is a new sugar free pudding (sweetened with Splenda) made by Jelly Belly. They come 6 serving cups in a package, cost only $2 at my local Walmart. Only 60 calories. There are some made with sugar, so read your label. The one called "lemon drop" is sugar free, and tonight I took fresh strawberries and dipped them in that pudding and it was FANTASTIC!!

Good night all,:yawn:


Barb

Good morning!

I woke up early this morning and finally decided to go ahead and get up. Barb, I'm glad your friend is doing better. Barbie, I 'm sorry to hear about your dog groomer.

I'm not familiar with Zone Perfect bars. I'll have to find them at our Wal-Mart. I'm still new about what healthy low calorie options are out there. The Jelly Belly pudding sounds tasty, too.

I finally managed to drink 8 glasses of water yesterday. I kept a glass by the sink and just drank tap water while standing there. I'll get better at thinking water first!

Have a great day!

:flowerforyou: :glasses: good morning everyone.. we are off to the dentist and than to work i have done some wii fit this morning getting a good start after a few days of rain here in new england we are going to have a sunny afternoon and a sunny day tomorrow than rain and rain and did i ssay rain. i think i am going to go to the y this week for sure.. :flowerforyou: i am sending flowers for yous that don't fell well hope it will pass soon.. i am happy to say my wii mii says i am still obese but my bmi has been going down for two more days now.. i guess it was about doing the right water and exercises as will as eating better.. the water and moving is something i know i was not doing that you for all the info i have been able to read and learn.. this is a wonderful place... ok off we go love debbie and family

good Morning ladies,
We are packing up and about to head to the airport. I hate going home cause I love travelling, but I do miss my grandchildren so much. They make it worth going home.
We got in a good workout this morning. I am up to 45 min on elliptical now. Skipped weights this morning. Hope to get them in at home tonight. The weights here are not the greatest in the world.
We did very good on eating the whole trip. We ate salads, grilled chicken, a lot of fruit. We have what they call club level at hotel and they have room available 24/7 with fruit, water etc. Makes it so much easier. The guy at the security check for concert on river Sunday, made me throw away my apple. Youa re not supposed to bring in outside food or drink. They had kind of been allowing it, but he saw it so had to make me throw it away. He was nice, just doing his job, but still hard to throw away my apple. We had decided to treat ourselves last night to a shared shake at Johnny Rockets. ( if you have never had one they are the best ever,) we ate a soup and salad first and honestly we had no room. we got small one to go and he drank about half and I took one sip. I honestly knew I could have it but did not want it. I have really had nothing that tempts me in the last few months. I used to be one of those all or nothing. I would be so good and then go off wagon and be very bad. I do not know what or when that changed but now I know if I want it I can have it but mostly it is not worth it. I am afraid still to eat a donut. That used to set me off big time. My daughter says I should try one but I am not ready for that yet. Sorry to be so long but thought this may help some of you having cravings. It is a mind set. I know that now. Why did my mind wait so long to set. I will talk to you ladies when I get home to Louisiana. Thanks for being here for me. It really helps.
Vicki

Hi everyone

Hope you are all having a good day. My husband got called back to work yesterday. I am thrilled however he is disappointed!! I guess he was looking forward to a summer off.
So we have been going through a rough patch and instead of preaching to him, I asked him to take some time and think about a solution. After a few days he said that he thought we should have 'date night' once a week. I was absolutely thrilled that he finally got what I've been saying for years about spending quality time together. So considering he is on afternoon shift all week and I won't see him, Sunday seemed like a good day for a date with me. Low and behold he took off to camp and didn't get back until 11:30 at night. Do you think maybe I should have specified that date night means together at the same time, in the same place??:laugh: :laugh: Oh well at least he's thinking along the right line.

All those pretty colours of fruit and veggies that I was so proud of yesterday just don't seem to be so wonderful today!! Lucky for me I have no choice but to eat what I packed.

A while ago I remember reading a post about getting over cravings. The post was about telling yourself that - sure you can have that cookie (or whatever) - tomorrow. The basic notion being that your craving would pass and that by tomorrow you wouldn't want it anymore.

I was also reading an article about our body and hydration. You may already know this but a little reminder is always good:

According to the British Dietetic Association, adults need to consume 2.5 litres of water per day in order to keep the body in good health. Of these 2.5 litres, 1.8 litres must come directly from beverages. This means that at least six glasses of water are required each day, with the rest of the needed water coming from foods (fruits, vegetables, etc.). Natural fruit juices and teas can be counted towards the six glasses of water. Excessive consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol and fizzy drinks should be avoided, however, as these items are diuretics that can actually work to expel more water from the body than normal. These guidelines are for average adults in cool climates. If an adult is traveling in a hotter climate and/or is physically active, then more water is recommended each day

Determining Proper Hydration
Every adult has a unique hydration need, but there is a way to check if adequate hydration has been obtained. Travelers should check the colour of their urine to help determine their hydration levels. Clear or pale urine is an indication that water levels are good, while darker urine is an indication that more water is needed. Travelers should also be aware that they could mistake a body’s craving for water for hunger pangs. To this end, travelers should drink a glass of water when they feel hungry and wait 15 minutes to see if they still feel this way. If not, it may be that their bodies were craving water and not food.

Man you women are so good at resisting temptation. I always feel like I am never going to be able to measure up but I know the truth is "OF COURSE I CAN" I can't even imagine walking away from cheesecake:blushing: but when I read about your triumphs, I am so proud of you so obviously i would be proud of me too!! I'll get there - one mountain at a time!!

Today I will:
Exercise for 40 minutes (have to do walking dvd at home due to my heel)
Eat only my planned foods
drink at least 60 oz of water

Take good care

Heather

I stayed thirsty all day yesterday and drank MORE than my allotment of water. :drinker: 108 oz It is so very much easier to stick with my eating plan when I am at home! There's nothing high in sodium or full of empty calories here.

Today I am a bit sore from my massage so I think I'll just walk twice as long today and leave off the strength training. Now that we are having triple digits every day I have to get up and out the door early to walk instead of roast. I am tempted to weigh and measure today, but am steeling myself to wait until Monday as my weight seems to fluctuate throughout the week.

Have any of you discovered HungryGirl.com? I've noticed several of HG recipes on the MFP recipe thread. Turns out that is where the pumpkin cake recipe came from. Most of the recipes there sound like something I will try, so I subscribed to their newsletter.

Time to get a load of laundry started and head out the door.

:glasses: Good morning to all my mfp family. i am happy to say that it is 9:28 a.m. and the sun just came out. but the next five days they say rain.. my grandson stevie is here and the children will be coming home in a few hours its the last day of school we are all going down to the hay farm to roll and pick up hay bails. now that is going to be a workout. maybe i'll ride the tracker... no i roll the ball in piles.. today is the last day of school and last night at supper we were talkin about the weather that is not going to be good and i have a family member ship at the y and we dont use it they have a wonderful gym so we are going to go .. i have a hard time going cause i am the rolly poly and they are all in shape when i seem to go and it bothers me how i look.we have had the member ship for six mths at least and sometimes i do good and go a few weeks than i stop it has a program that i can put stevie in so i can work out there is not a good reason why i can go.. its just me ... ok well i hope everyone is feeling better and hope everyone has a nice day love debbie and family

Good morning!
Yesterday went really well for my calorie intake. I still have a hard time staying near 1200, even eating all of my exercise calories back. I do usually manage to stay under 1500. Oh well, step by step.
I hope everyone has a great day.

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The best advice I got when I started was to take baby steps. I couldn't change everything overnight. That's what you're doing. Every day that you plan your food and stick to the plan is a baby step in the right direction. Every time you leave some food out and add a healthier and lower calorie one you have taken another step. Every time you get off the couch and get active is another step. You are doing great and one day at a time you'll see the results.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Barbie