50+ WOMEN for the month of JUNE

Morning!
Anne, I'm sorry you've had such a rough morning. May the rest of the day be much better!
I liked your statement about quieting those negative voices. I am my own saboteur and can blame no one else. I have to remember that the choices are mine, and then I can make better food and exercise choices. Happily, this board is so helpful in encouraging all of us to become someone healthier.!
Barb, I hope your friend does much better with this trip to the hospital. Breathing problems can be scary and painful. What a way to discover your conditioning has helped you to run hard when necessary.

:ohwell: My day started off on the wrong foot too, but I am determined to put it on the right one. Didn't have any spills to clean, but it stormed here all night and my canine bed-partner shook like a leaf for the duration so both hubby and I are starting the day stiff and sleep deprived. :yawn: My daughter is having a bit of a personal crisis too so her middle of the night texts kept me from falling back asleep once the storm passed. :yawn: Sadly there isn't anything I can do to help but provide a listening ear.

Hubby wanted to eat at the Chinese buffet for lunch yesterday. Even though I thought I did well at portion control, when I tallied my meal it was still way too high in sodium and calories. :grumble: I seem to have mostly vegetarian Mondays to make up for Sundays these days.

My scale may not be showing any loss, but my clothes sure are. :happy: The slacks I wore to church yesterday just hung on me. But I am determined not to buy any new clothes until I'm swimming in them! :happy: I have a wedding in mid July. I'm trying to wait to buy anything until then. I have several drawstring sun dresses I can make do with... :glasses:

Yesterday we hit triple digits and had a dirt storm. Today it is very pleasant so I am heading out for a morning walk while the getting's good, then home to do strength training with BL Bob. Catch y'all later. :flowerforyou:

Anne! holy mackeral! sounds like a monday morning for sure!!!!! :noway: Hope the rest of your day goes GREAT! Hope your swelling goes down too.

Sorry i haven't been posting ladies - i'm just busy in my house right now. Every day when i get off work i'm over there doing something. Now we're bringing all the old wood trim back upstairs - we had it in the basement while we were drywalling, painting, etc - now we're getting ready for cabinets, doors, trim etc.......it's confusing figuring out where it all goes! Still lots of work, but i KNOW it will be worth it in the end! Whenever that may be:laugh:

I'm doing ok with food - not GREAT - Barbiecat - no matter how many years of healthy eating i have behind me i STILL want sweets every now and then - i'm a little jealous that you don't even WANT them anymore!!!!!!! Yesterday when we were painting i had to leave for awhile and my dil said it was all right as long as i brought back chocolate, which of course i did, and then, of course:grumble: i ate some! DARN!!!!!! I'm not making it to the gym - but it seems to be all right 'cause i'm working hard. Carrying boxes of tile upstairs is KILLER on the quads!:laugh:

I miss you all, and i'll be back eventually - sorry i'm not talking to each of you - have a great monday everyone! elli

Hi everyone

Ell-glad to hear you are doing ok. I was wondering about you since we hadn't heard from you in awhile:flowerforyou:

Anne-hope your day improves as does your foot:flowerforyou: I know how you feel. I have had a similiar problem with my one heel a couple of years ago (plantar fascitis (sp??) heel spur and bone cyst It took a long time to improve but I hung in there just as I know you will

Zaza-nice to hear from you as well:flowerforyou:

It is so wonderful to hear everyone is doing well:flowerforyou:

This morning I did a modified version of Biggest Loser Bootcamp since my knee is still acting up. I refrained from doing the squats and lunges but still managed to get in a good workout. Also did 15 minutes on my weight station. If the rain holds up today I plan on going for a short bike ride. Unfortunately I couldn't get any swimming done yesterday since we had a thunder storm:grumble:

Take care everyone and please know that I feel very honoured to be part of such a wonderful group:flowerforyou: The journey is always a lot more pleasant when we have someone to share it with

Don't forget to :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Marie

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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!!.....

Heather

There is a saying that comes from south of me, Oregon--"People in Oregon don't tan, they RUST!!":laugh: :laugh:

Barb

Good Afternoon ladies,
Welcome to all of the newcomers. Hello to all of my old friends. Congats on all of your weight losses and smaller clothes. Sorry about the injuries and friends illnesses.
Today is our last full day here. CMA ended last night with an awesome concert. I move the whole time and kept thinking (wow instead of sitting and listening I was really moving)
We worked out for about an hour this morning. Good one for me 700 calories, then went to rainforest cafe for salads. Resting now and then another workout. We catch our plane tomorrow afternoon for home. I hope to post again before then, but if not will post when I get home.
Vicki

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.

Zone perfect bars are WONDERFUL. They make a snack size in many of their flavors that have about 100 calories, but cutting the meal bars in half works too. Also, they have just come out with some DARK chocolate options that are very yummy. If you have Wal Mart in your neighborhood, you will find them with the other weight loss products and nutrition products, usually not far from pharmacy and supplements.

Barb

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We had dinner with friends tonight. They barbecued chicken thighs. we asked for ours without skin and without barbecue sauce. we brought the salad----tons of different veggies with spray dressing. We said no thank you to the rolls, the wine, and the cheesecake. We left right after dinner so I could go to a line dance class. Jake went shopping That way the other two couples could drink wine and eat cheesecake without feeling guilty.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

jake played golf this morning and I went shopping.

We had sad news today about the death of the older of the two girls of the two girls who groom the dogs.
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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE:flowerforyou:

GLAD TO SAY THE REST OF YESTERDAY WENT FINE. THANKS TO THOSE WHO WROTE TO ME ABOUT IT. FIRST TIME I WALKED FOR QUITE A DISTANCE AND MY FOOT WAS OK. I'LL TAKE A SHORT WALK TODAY AND IT IS MY WW MEETING TOO.

WISHFUL, HAPPY TO KNOW YOU ARE FINDING THIS BOARD HELPFUL. I FEEL THE SAME WAY.
THE WATER NEVER HAS BEEN EASY FOR ME, BUT I DO BETTER THAN IN THE PAST. LACK OF
PLAIN WATER HAS NEVER HINDERED MY WEIGHT LOSS. I DO AGREE WITH THE RESEARCHERS,
IT DOES HELP TO SPEED THINGS UP IF PEOPLE ALSO LIMIT CALORIES AND EXERCISE. A PLUS
CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN THE WAY YOUR ORGANS FUNCTION. WE DO NEED WATER, SO WE MUST
DRINK UP.:drinker:

ZAZA, HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD MONDAY AND WISH YOU A HEALTHY CHOICE DAY TODAY TOO.:flowerforyou:

SUSAN, WE ARE SO BLESSED WHEN WE HAVE A MOM WHO LISTENS. MOM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
SOLVE EVERY PROBLEM BUT KNOWING SHE IS THERE IS PRICELESS. I KNOW YOUR DAY GOT
BETTER AS DID MINE BECAUSE WE LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS. YOU ALWAYS FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE. I THINK LOOSE CLOTHES ARE THE BETTER OF THE TWO MAIN THINGS WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS BY, THE SCALE AND THE INCHES. AS THE INCHES GO LOWER AND LOWER WE CAN SEE THE RESULTS. :flowerforyou:

BARBIE, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DOG GROOMER.

ELLI, I THOUGHT SOMEONE LOCKED YOU IN A CLOSET OR SOMETHING.:laugh: GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. THAT DARN CHOCOLATE AGAIN. SEEMS THAT IS ONE OF THE MAIN TREATS THAT
WINS OVER US EVERY TIME.:mad:

HEATHER, THAT IS REAL DEDICATION, GETTING UP HALF HOUR EARLIER TO PREPARE YOUR HEALTHY MEAL. :flowerforyou: DOING THINGS LIKE THAT WILL SURELY MAKE YOU A WINNER.

MARIE, YOU ARE ANOTHER WINNER:flowerforyou: YOU KEEP ON DOING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND DON'T LET THE PAIN GET YOU DOWN. WONDERFUL.

DEBBIE, ALWAYS GLAD TO READ THAT YOU AR DOING WELL. KEEP AT IT.:flowerforyou:

ESTHER, YOU HAVE MANY MANY HANDS REACHING OUT TO YOU TO PULL YOU BACK INTO THAT WAGON. FORGIVE YOURSELF AND MOVE AHEAD. THAT FEELING YOU HAVE WILL BE GONE AS SOON AS YOU START EATING THE RIGHT FOODS AGAIN.

VICKI, THAT'S WONDERFUL THAT YOU WERE MOVING AT THE CONCERT. DOESN'T THAT MAKE IT SO MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE? A NICE REWARD FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.:flowerforyou:

LYNN, GLAD YOU GOT RIGHT BACK ON TRACK. THE PUPPIES SOUND LIKE SUCH A LOT OF FUN.

BARB, GLAD YOUR FRIEND IS GETTING BETTER. THAT DESERT SOUNDS GOOD. I BUY THE JELLO BRAND VANILLA PUDDING WITH CARAMEL, SUGAR FREE, 60 CALORIES. THOSE LITTLE
PUDDINGS ARE YUMMY. HOPE YOU DON'T HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING FOR A LONG TIME TO COME. I WAKE UP SO EARLY. FALL ASLEEP BETWEEN 10 AND 11 BUT WAKE UP AROUND 4AM
MOST TIMES. IF I LISTEN TO RESEARCHERS I SHOULD NOT BE LOSING EVEN ONE OUNCE BECAUSE THEY SAY SLEEP HAS AN AFFECT ON DIETING?? :ohwell:

BARBIE, GLAD YOU KEEP POSTING ABOUT HOW YOU CAN WALK AWAY FROM TREATS. THAT SHOULD LET EVERYBODY KNOW THAT IT CAN BE DONE. ALSO, WE CAN LOSE THE CRAVING FOR SWEETS. IT IS POSSIBLE. YOU ARE IN CONTROL, NOT A DRINK OR SPECIFIC FOOD. I
BELIEVE THAT IS WHAT WE ALL WANT.:flowerforyou:

STAY STRONG
ANNE