50+ WOMEN for the month of JUNE

Just posted a recipe for lemonade pie on the recipe thread. It is my healthier version of an old summer standby Moma always made. I also entered it in the food list as "SuzyQ's Lemonade Pie." 172 calories a slice and soooo yummy! If you try it, let me know what you think.

SUSAN, A LOUD YIPPEE FOR YOU. :flowerforyou: DON'T YOU JUST DESPISE THE WORD OBESE? IT'S A SHAME YOU HAVE TO MISS BEING WITH YOUR HUSBAND AND HIS FAMILY BECAUSE OF THOSE DARN CANDIES AND COOKIES. CAN MIL PUT THEM OUT OF SIGHT? IF MY DIL ASKED ME TO DO THAT, I WOULD DO IT IN A HEART BEAT. MAYBE YOU COULD TRY EXPLAINING IT TO HER. ANNE

Yes. I hate the word obese! Sounds so gross! :sick: I haven't even considered asking my MiL to stash the goodies. There isn't room in her cabinet. Sadly, she and her boys are all hypoglycemic and have no business eating it either, but she continues to buy it. One whole side of her kitchen counter is literally lined with candy and cookies! Most days I can go out there and leave the junk food alone by eating an apple. But the other day I was craving chocolate so badly, I knew if it was available I would eat it, so I just stayed home.

It has been raining slow and easy since early this morning so I have all my windows wide open. It smells heavenly. So since I won't be mowing today, I have invited the in-laws over HERE for supper. :flowerforyou: That way I can control how many calories I'm getting a little better. We will be having the lemonade pie I mentioned earlier for dessert.

:drinker: water break i like everyone to meet my grandson steven he is three.. will we had a busy morning here we just came back from the landry mat the sun came out for a few so we were walking around the parking lot while wanting for the clothes to wash now we are home and drying them witch is ok cause the driver is down stairs so now i do my stair walks. this after we are going to the libray and the y raining this afternoon ok hope everyone is having a good day my hubby put his candy in another draw and is going to make sure it stays out of site for me he was laughing though. out of site out of my hands.... ok have a nice afternoon love debbie and family

Hello everyone

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Debbie - He so cute. I know what you mean about the sweets I am the same way - out of sight out of mouth:laugh:

I kind of blew it last night - not necessarily junky stuff but too much of anything still puts you over for the day. As in 400 over:blushing:

Kathy your sub sounds so cute - must have been a big job. Don't forget to post pics. I think you have the maintenance down. It seems to me if I stop paying attention for two days, i gain weight. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself because my 'special lady time' is approaching and the older I get the worse that seems to be on my body and system. I ache, crab all the time, cry easier than normal and crave food that's not the best. Oh well I shall conquer the evil 'fill your face' demon some day.

Swiss - although I'm sorry for you to have the day off I can't help wishing it was me
I am burned out from the hectic pace. I actually booked a couple of days off . July 1 is our Stat Holiday for Canada Day, so I booked the 2 and 3rd so if I get my way, I'll be off for 5 days in a row. Because I am a one-person office, I am always trying to fit a couple of days off between payend, payables, month end etc.
Anyway, Have a good visit with you son and 'potential inlaws' - if you get to go! Hope its not like Meet the Fockers:laugh:

Barbiecat - I hope Jake is feeling better. I like you new picture - you're doing a fabulous job getting in shape:flowerforyou:

Anne - thanks for always giving us good feelilngs about ourselves. I draw from your words all the time. I know I haven't been the best but I sure am alot better with the support of this group.

Sue - I am doing a suezzque thing today - drink lots of water and eat fruit and veggies - trying to make up for last night. Hopefully by morning my scale will forgive my over - calorie day.

Welcome to all newcomers and returning posters.

Today I will
Eat better
drink water
find enjoyment in being the taxi mom!!
Plan for the weekend of parties 3 in the next 2 days (Yikes)

Take care all

Heather

Hello everyone:flowerforyou:

Just a quickie post to say I am down another lb. thanks to the 5.5 miles I walked on Thursday. I read over the posts of last 24 or so hours, and see someone is having "ticker trouble" and they talked about having to "paste" --don't have enough info to solve the problem..think it might have been PATSIGIRL?? Whoever it was, send me a personal message with a little more description and I will send you some instructions. Once you have the ticker set up properly, it will appear in all your posts and as you enter your weight it will change, according to what you put in for weight and how you have it set up.

My friend Linda came home from the hospital today, so that meant I spent my afternoon getting prescriptions, grocery shopping, and mediating a disagreement between her and the two roomates that are in the process of moving out.

I also managed to get stuck on the freeway as a result of a sudden rainstorm that took everyone by suprise and caused an accident. Now I am running out the door to go to dinner at some friends. Should be able to catch up on Saturday.

:flowerforyou: Barbicat, I did stop long enough to view your new picture. For some reason, you are as I had pictured you in my mind. If I can get a picture taken without breaking the camera, maybe I will get brave and post some of me instead of the doggies.

By for now.


Barb

Well, I didn't make the good morning, so I'll wish all a good night. Sweet dreams!

HERE IS THE WEEKEND, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SAY ON MONDAY,THAT YOU DID A GOOD JOB AND
STAYED FOCUSED? :flowerforyou:

PATSIGIRL, FORGOT TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY 66TH BIRTHDAY. CONGRATULATIONS.:flowerforyou:

DEBBIE, EVER SINCE I WOKE UP TO THE FACT THAT BEING HEALTHY IS MY CHOICE, I DO ENJOY SHARING INFO WITH OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TOO. YOU ARE SO RIGHT, IT HELPS KNOWING YOU ARE NOT ALONE. HUBBY CAN LAUGH ALL HE WANTS AS LONG AS HE STAYS
SUPPORTIVE AND DOES WHAT YOU ASK HIM TO DO. JUST WAIT UNTIL HE FINDS OUT YOU ARE
SERIOUS ABOUT THIS AND STARTS SEEING RESULTS. HI STEVEN, SO GLAD TO MEET YOU VIA THE INTERNET. YOU ARE SOME HANDSOME GUY.

KATHY, I READ "THOSE WHO LOG IN THEIR FOODS ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL". MUST BE TRUE, I TOO START TO SLIP IF I STOP WRITING DOWN MY FOODS. I DO A KIND OF SHORTHAND, SO IT IS
FAST AND EASY. I KNOW MOST USE THIS SITE. ANY WAY IT IS DONE, WE HAVE TO JUST DO IT.
I HAVE FAITH IN YOU. ANYONE WHO CAN ACHIEVE WHAT YOU HAVE HAS THE POWER TO REACH
GOAL AND STAY THERE. I SURE DO AGREE WITH YOU AND DEBBIE ABOUT THIS GROUP.

ELLI, GO ELLI, GO ELLI, GO ELLI!!! :flowerforyou:

SUSAN, YOUR PLAN TO HAVE THE IN-LAWS OVER IS SMART. THE PIE SOUNDS WONDERFUL,
ENJOY!

BECKY, DO HOPE YOU CAN FIND A WAY TO VISIT YOUR SON. IT DOES SOUND SERIOUS.

HEATHER, YOU "BLEW IT", 400 CALORIES WORTH. THAT IS , I THINK, ABOUT 1/8 OF THE 3500 CALORIES IT TAKES TO GAIN A POUND. SO, IF THE SCALE IS UP, IT IS SALT, WATER, ETC. JUST GO RIGHT BACK TO EATING HEALTHY. YOU DIDN'T REALLY BLOW ANYTHING. DO HAVE A PLAN FOR THOSE PARTIES. I ENJOYED MEET THE FOCKERS AND THE OTHER ONE, WAS IT MEET THE PARENTS? THEY WERE BOTH SO FUNNY.:laugh: ARE YOU SEEING A DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS? YOU HAVE TO FIGHT
BACK HEATHER. DON'T LET THAT DEMON WIN. THINK ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL AFTER YOU HAVE
EATEN THE "WRONG" FOODS. FINE WHEN THEY ARE GOING DOWN, BUT NOT SO FINE WHEN REALITY HITS. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT AND I KNOW YOU DON'T REALLY WANT IT THAT WAY.
WHEN I STARTED SLIPPING,I KNEW I COULDN'T DO IT ALONE RIGHT NOW. SO, I JOINED THIS
GREAT THREAD AND STARTED WW. WE HAVE TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. KEEP THINKING OF
HOW GOOD THIN FEELS. YOU CAN DO IT. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN ANSWER TO EVERY PROBLEM
THAT GETS IN OUR WAY BECAUSE EATING DOES NOT MAKE THINGS BETTER EXCEPT FOR THAT ONE FLEETING MOMENT.

MARIE, GLAD YOU ARE AT THE CAMPSITE AND ENJOYING YOURSELF. THE POOL SOUNDS INVITING. ALSO, HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE MAINTAINING AND YOUR KNEE FEELS A LITTLE
BETTER.:flowerforyou:

BARB, DOWN ANOTHER 1LB, EXCELLENT. :flowerforyou: HOPE YOU ADD YOUR PICTURE, BUT CAN YOU ALSO LEAVE THE DOGGIES ON. I HAVE COME TO ENJOY SEEING THEM , SO ADORABLE. GLAD LINDA IS AT HOME.

VICKI, CONGRATULATIONS, I AM SO ENVIOUS, NO GRANDKIDS FOR ME TO LOVE AS YET. I HAVE TO BORROW FROM FRIENDS ONCE IN AWHILE.

WHISHFUL, HAVE A GREAT DAY.

I HAVE TO SEE A SURGEON ABOUT MY FOOT. MY DOCTOR DOES NOT THINK IT IS GOING TO GET BETTER THIS TIME. BANGING IT MADE AN OLD INJURY ACT UP. I WILL MAKE THE APPOINTMENT NEXT WEEK. GOOD NEWS IS IT IS LESS PAINFUL AND I TOOK A NICE WALK EARLY TODAY. CAN'T WALK FAST , BUT ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.
WW WANTS MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR ME TO BE 141 SO I NEEDED A DOCTOR'S NOTE TO PUT MY GOAL AT 147. WHAT A BIG DEAL SHE MADE ABOUT GIVING ME THE NOTE. EXPLAINING BMI TO ME OVER AND OVER ,LIKE I WAS AN IDIOT. I KNOW ALL ABOUT THEIR CHARTS AND BMI. I WANT WHAT I WANT. THERE ARE LOTS OF DISAGREEMENTS OUT THERE AS TO HOW MUCH WE SHOULD WEIGH FOR OUR HEIGHT. MY FEELING IS AFTER BEING SO HEAVY (264) AND MY
AGE (65). I CAN MAINTAIN 147. GOING LOWER WILL HAVE ME EATING TOO FEW CALORIES. THE CHARTS DON'T TAKE AGE AND PAST WEIGHT INTO CONSIDERATION. FINALLY SHE DID IT. I REMINDED HER THAT IT WAS MY LIFE AND I SHOULD KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR ME AND WHAT I CAN HANDLE.

EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY HEALTHY SATURDAY, THINK POSITIVE AND "JUST DO IT"


ANNE

good morning to all and how are you s doing this morning.. 7:a.m. here now i am heading to work for two hrs and than back home to see if i may be able to pick some of the weeds that have taken over ..

anne i love the weekend thought when i was getting up i was thinking what may i set up to do this weekend i have a step board and so my weekend goal is when ever i am just standing there or think i am going to set down that i would step on the board and long in how long i was on.. that will be a good weekend goal to have on monday.. and my water... i hope everything will be fine with your foot..

martha good with the weight lost.... my ticker is now going to right and not seeing the left..it took a long time have a nice visit with the family... i have lots of grandchildren here this weekend ,,

ok everyone have a blessed morning.. may you all have a goodwork with what you are doing.. does anyone do what i hear sometimes call cheat days or do yous just have something extra now and than... i read other sites sometimes and i have read were they do six days good and than have a day and eat not good .. i don't get were that would work.. ok off to work love debbie and family

Good morning, yesterday I was treated to a birthday dinner and for the first time, didn't go overboard. I had a 6 oz steak, salad, dressing on the side, and steamed vegetables. It was outstanding! Going into my 2nd week of South Beach and so far, so good. For once, I don't feel a lack of confidence in myself


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By the way, this is Chattanooga, TN, with Lookout Mtn. in the distance, the TN River, and the TN Aquarium.

:drinker: water break i like everyone to meet my grandson steven he is three.. will we had a busy morning here we just came back from the landry mat the sun came out for a few so we were walking around the parking lot while wanting for the clothes to wash now we are home and drying them witch is ok cause the driver is down stairs so now i do my stair walks. this after we are going to the libray and the y raining this afternoon ok hope everyone is having a good day my hubby put his candy in another draw and is going to make sure it stays out of site for me he was laughing though. out of site out of my hands.... ok have a nice afternoon love debbie and family

Sweet little boy, Debbie. You can see our youngest grandson on my profile page.
I see we have about the same amount of weight to lose. Have to encourage one another.
My doc tells me not to drink too much water as I have to take water pills and he says it negates the effect. Just have to cut the cals and get more active I guess. Anyway I have already lost more than 45lbs over the past few years so I am encouraged.
Ellen

:flowerforyou: good afternoon to all hope yours morning went wonderful.. the clouds and rain are coming in on us again.. i had a good busy morning and now i am home housecleaning and i have a bike that does't move i can just sit on it so i am putting it up on my porch and going for a ride its a old one and i have clean it off from being down in the cellar.. i don't like just sitting anymore an i guess that is a good thing when i think how much i was sitting around a month ago and what i do now i am proud .. i have never check out the recipes on this site so when i take a break i am going to do that. ok everyone have a nice afternoon

happy bday patsi you food sounded very good glad to hear it was a good time for you would you share some of what the south beach is about i always see some of the meals in the freezer part of the stores...

ellen that is good about the 45 lbs. yes we do have the same about.. i am not sure were i want to go down to yet i have been over 200 for so so many years just the thought of being down under 150 is wonderful to me i setting small goals for me sometimes one day at a time.. its been not an easy three mths here for the most part i keep doing 225 216 up and down up and down now the past three weeks it has not gone up i can not believe i am finally doing it i have tryed so many things i never stay with it and this time i am doing it..

love from debbie and family

Good afternoon ladies. Today is my Birthday. I am 54 years old. I am a new fitnesspal member and I love it. I would love to join your group. How do I sign on?

We’ve left the great RV park with the walking trail. The new place has a paved road so when it gets cooler we’ll go for a walk. There’s a nice grassy area for the dogs but no place to let them off leash. We’re relaxing this afternoon in the RV watching a movie. Bernie is under the bedspread, Haifa is sleeping in a sunny spot by the window and the dogs are asleep on the bed. Life doesn’t get any better than this.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Lianne, I love your attitude about surgery----seeing it as the solution to your problem rather than as a problem. Your dogs will be so happy to have you take them for walks again. :bigsmile: Congratulations on your great weight loss. :bigsmile: My friends didn’t comment on the first 10 pounds I lost, but then I remembered that they hadn’t commented as I gained all the weight either, so I guess it was fair. :laugh: :laugh: In the long run, this weight loss journey is a private one and we have to be our own biggest cheerleaders.

:flowerforyou: Debbie, I see that you ticker has gone down a pound. That’s a huge accomplishment for someone who lives in a house with a man who keeps candy on his desk in plain sight.:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Brenda, welcome to the group. You can make some goals right now for June. Every day is a new adventure. Some members of the group make new goals every day or every week.

:flowerforyou: Bjerkins, welcome to the group and congratulations on the weight you’ve already lost. This is a great place to get the continued encouragement to lose those last pesky pounds.

:flowerforyou: Jayne, welcome to the group. We have other members who have had success with Weight Watchers and are sharing their success with the rest of us. MFP has been a huge help to me.

:flowerforyou: Patsigirl, happy birthday to you. May this year be the one where you reach the weight you want. If you want your ticker to come up every time, go to “My Home”, then “Settings”, then “change forum signature” then paste your ticker there. You can also add an inspirational quote or goals or whatever you want. Then your signature will come up every time you post.

:flowerforyou: Elli, I continue to cheer for you losing the last 3 pounds. You’ve developed such good skills at being active and logging your food and drinking water that once you lose those pounds, they’ll stay gone.

:flowerforyou: Susan, I love your idea about inviting the in-laws to your house so you don’t have to face their snacks and so you can control what food is served. There is always a solution.

:flowerforyou: Kathy, your yellow submarine is fabulous. Thank you for all your kind words. You have been such an inspiration to me since I joined this thread. Beyond the losing weight, you have shown us that planning works even during the busy, hectic, stress-filled times. I love hanging out with you.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Becky, good luck meeting your son’s girlfriend’s parents. That is a huge step for him to invite you. I hope you can find the means to go there.

:flowerforyou: Heather, I know you will get right back with the program even after a small deviation. Practice makes perfect.

:flowerforyou: Marie, I’m so glad you made it to the campground and are enjoying your time there . You are so right to be careful and not injure yourself again.

:flowerforyou: Barb, since I have not seen a picture of you, I can imagine you any way I want to. While we were walking on the path at the RV park I saw a lot of women walking small dogs, and each of them made me think about you. I enjoy hanging out with you and sharing this journey with you and your doggies. Congratulations on losing that most recent pound.:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Vicki, congratulations on the new grandchild on the way.

:flowerforyou: Laurel, welcome and happy birthday. Joining this thread will be the best birthday present you could ever get.

:flowerforyou: Anne, There’s always someone telling us what the right weight should be. This is such a private matter and if you’ve lost so much weight already, you should have a good sense of what is good for you. The most important thing is eating healthy and getting exercise and keeping with a plan that will last a lifetime. I wish you a successful outcome with your foot no matter what the treatment. Being back on your feet will be such a good thing for you.

:flowerforyou: Ellen, just take it one day at a time. Enjoy being under 200, keep refining your eating and exercising, and remarkable things will come to pass. Give your hubby lots of TLC that doesn’t include foods that are tempting to you.:laugh: Life has lots of non food treats.


I've been hogging the computer and it's time to share with Jake. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: maybe I'll get back on later.
Barbie

MARTHA, 5LBS, WOW! :flowerforyou: THAT'S WONDERFUL. ENJOY YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS.

DEBBIE, YOUR STEP BOARD SOUNDS LIKE A FUN THING TO DO. THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES. I AM THRILLED FOR YOU. TO SEE THAT TICKER GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IS
GREAT. 3LBS GONE.:flowerforyou: BELIEVE IT, YOU ARE DOING IT, NO ONE ELSE, IT'S YOU.

WISHFUL, YOU ARE MORE PROOF THAT WE CAN EAT OUT AND STILL STICK TO OUR PLAN. GOOD FOR YOU.:flowerforyou: YOU DIDN'T EVEN TAKE IT HOME, YOU GAVE IT TO MOM. EXCELLENT. I USUALLY TAKE HALF HOME AND HAVE IT FOR LUNCH NEXT DAY. IT'S TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE PORTIONS IN RESTAURANTS BEING SO BIG.

PATSIGIRL, GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD TIME. DOESN'T IT FEEL WONDERFUL TO BE CONFIDENT?
MINDSET IS SO IMPORTANT. LOVE THE PIC ON YOUR TIC.

ELLEN, THANKS SO MUCH. YES, KEEP ON KEEPING ON. IF YOU THINK YOU CAN , YOU WILL.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUBBY. WHAT A SHAME THAT IT WILL AFFECT HIS FATHER'S
DAY. I KNOW HE WILL APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU DO FOR HIM.

KATHY, YES, THIS IS A VERY MOTIVATED GROUP. GLAD YOU ARE SO UPBEAT TODAY.

LIANNE, SORRY YOU NEED SURGERY. YOU HAVE A GOOD OUTLOOK. KEEP THAT UP AND YOU WILL BE FINE. NO ONE NOTICED MY LOSS UNTIL ABOUT 45LBS WERE GONE. OF COURSE I WAS
VERY HEAVY, SO MAYBE THAT IS WHY. THEY WILL NOTICE ALL OF SUDDEN, ONE AFTER THE OTHER. MY GIRLFRIEND LOST 40LBS AND NO ONE NOTICED HER UNTIL SHE GOT A NEW HAIR STYLE. I GUESS THAT BROUGHT HER TO THEIR ATTENTION.

LAUREL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WELCOME,JUMP RIGHT IN.

BARBIE, ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR FROM FOLKS WHO APPRECIATE LIFE. WE ALL NEED TO KEEP COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS. THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT ON MY GOAL. MY FEELING
EXACTLY. THANKS ALSO FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES. :flowerforyou:

BARB, HOPE YOU GET TO TAKE THAT WALK.

GOOD NIGHT ALL.
ANNE

SANDI,

VERY INTERESTING REVELATIONS INDEED. I WAS A SMALL THIN BABY WITH NO WEIGHT PROBLEMS AT ALL. MY MOM 'S SISTER OVERFED ME.SHE LIVED WITH US AND WAS VERY OBESE. I KNOW SHE LOVED ME VERY MUCH BUT I GOT INTO BAD HABITS EARLY
ON. I WAS NOT OBESE, JUST A LITTLE CHUBBY. IN SCHOOL , THEY WOULD WEIGH YOU
AND IF YOU WERE 10 OR MORE POUNDS OVER THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT, THEY NOTIFIED
YOUR PARENTS. I WAS 13LBS OVER AND MY MOM TOOK ME TO A DOCTOR WHO (AT AGE 10)PUT
ME ON AMPHETAMINES AND AN 800 CALORIE DIET. I RESENTED IT AND AFTER THIS DIET, I
GAINED EVEN MORE WEIGHT. AS A TEENAGER I DID WANT TO FIT IN SO I WENT FROM BEING
ABOUT 30LBS OVERWEIGHT TO NORMAL, 110 AND THEN I WOULD YO YO AND HAD PROBLEMS
ALL MY LIFE. WHEN I HIT THE MID 50'S IS WHEN I REALLY GAVE UP AND THE WEIGHT JUST
PILED ON. I ALWAYS FELT THAT DIET AT AGE 10 MADE THINGS SO MUCH WORSE FOR ME. WHILE
I REMEMBER ALL MY PAST EXPERIENCES, I NOW LOOK ONLY FORWARD AND HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF. SURE,I SLIP , BUT I DON'T CONTINUE ON AS I USED TO. I DO WHATEVER I HAVE TO DO TO STAY AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. I AM SURE YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY TOO. JUST BEING ON THIS THREAD WILL BE
A GREAT HELP TO YOU. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY WEIGHT LOSS GROUPS? FOR ME ,I FIND
THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO OTHERS AND THAT SCALE EVERY WEEK IS WHAT I REALLY NEED
TO KEEP ME MOTIVATED. WISH YOU THE BEST.:flowerforyou: