Women Ages 50+ for the month of AUGUST

Hi everyone,
I haven't shared in a week or so and I miss my connection with you all. We had a very busy week-end and I usually do a cleanse day on Saturday but I was way to tired from a big event that I helped work on. This was many months in the planning and Sunday and Monday I was exhausted. I would of thought that my scale would of moved but Sunday night I did a little comfort eating (my husband had Ben and Jerry’s Karmel Sutra) that I am sure didn't help move me towards my goal. I also had migraines Sunday and Monday so I decided to just stick to my eating program and cleanse on my regular day next Saturday. I did get great news. :bigsmile: I am doing so well with my physical therapy that I can begin going to the gym for some limited biking and I can remove my brace after my last Post Op appointment September 1st.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: (I had knee surgery July 1) There is a light at the end of the operation and though my weight loss was slow I am so grateful to continue to help my knees with weight loss even through surgery. This group helped make that possible.

:brokenheart: Heather-I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. As Barbie says they are our children. They bring so much love and joy into our hearts. It was very brave and loving of you to be there in their time of need.
:flowerforyou: Barbie-That cold sounds awful. I am glad you went to the doctor and are taking such good care. Your guidance and positive spirit is a bright spot for us all.

I have read every post and so appreciate everyone’s contribution. I feel connected and encouraged by your stories and onward to another pound.
Lianne

Good evening Ladies Well it is getting ready to thunderstorm after about 2 hours of the most magnificent heat lightening I have ever seen in my 54 years here on earth. Did good today stayed below my calories, drank:drinker: drank:drinker: drank:drinker: lots of water and did Leslie Sansone 3 mile.
:flowerforyou: Heather, I was saddened by the news of your beloved cat. We had to have my German Shephard Cookie put to sleep last year. She was 13 and had lung cancer. She went from a happy energetic girl to a stumbling dishrag in a matter of days. We took her to the vet on a Saturday and was told she had "Hip Displasia". The vet gave us medicine for her and said to start exercising her in a few days to strengthen her hips. On Monday when we got home from work she was vomiting blood. We took her to the emergency vet and after a thorough exam including a chest xray we were told she had cancer. My husband gave Cookie to me for our 21 wedding anniversary when she was 6 weeks old. I still miss her, My heart goes out to you and your family.:flowerforyou:
Good night ladies, stay well and safe. Rosemary

Morning Ladies

Thanks to all of you who offered sympathy to myself and family about Elvis.

Well so much for exercising last night. I ended up doing a marathon grocery shop instead. By the time I got through dinner and got home with groceries and all that entails, it was 10 p.m. and I was already half asleep:yawn:

Tonight for sure!! I did go downstairs to do the elliptical this moring but darn hubby has it upside down in the corner:noway: I guess it was in his way??? Tonight I'll get him to put it upright and get at least 10 minutes on it. Although taking it easy has eased my specific injuries, my overall body feels gross and really stiff. I vow to get it moving again because the inactivity seems worse in the long run.

Food wise I was pretty good yesterday. My water intake was a couple glasses short so I will have to work harder at remembering that.

Summer has arrived with a blaze of heat and humidity. I won't complain because it won't last for long but it is forecasted to be 31 C today. Poor me my little office has no air conditioning - My little co-worker is here today and will be "sweatin with the oldie":laugh: :laugh:

Better get to work

Have a great day!

Heather

Heather - I was so sorry to hear about loss of your beloved cat. Pets leave such an empty place in our hearts and lives when they pass on. Like so many I've also lost beloved animals. The worse was my beloved Arabian gelding, Sahara. Horse live so long. I had him 18 years of my live.

Vicki M- Congradulations! That is wonderful news. Good luck on the 3 pounds to meet your August goal. I'm sure your going to make it.

Have a great day everyone,

Jeannie

Heather...so sorry about Elvis. I may be facing the same situation soon. My cat is 20 and has been getting slower. :brokenheart:

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Good Evening to all,
I am resisting the impulse to go for a walk in the 90 minutes of daylight that is still left. I am getting better but am still trying to take it easy. I got plenty of sleep last night and headed off to line dance with plenty of energy. After lunch I took the dogs to the dog park and we stayed about 25 minutes.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Vicki, congratulations to you for getting into the 180's. You have been so faithful and so principled in your weight loss journey. You have stuck to your plan even when it would have been easier and more fun to stray. I know you will continue to reach milestones on the way to your goal. Keep your eye on the goal and you'll reach it.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I am excited from a distance at the idea of Jeannie and SuzyQ actually meeting and spending time together. Maybe someday others of us will have the same joyous experience.

:flowerforyou: Becky, my cat, Haifa, is fourteen years old and I can't even think about life without him. How wonderful that your cat is 20 years old. Did you get him as a kitten? I've never had a cat older than 14. I see on your ticker that you've lost one of your "new" five pounds. Congratulations.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I got 14,000 steps today so I'm back on track with that goal.:bigsmile: I'm drinking water right now to keep up with that goal. :bigsmile: The other goal is weight and that's always a surprise.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

hugs and best wishes to all of you as you continue to walk this path to health
Barbie

Good evening everyone,
Thanks to all of you for your well wishes on my weight loss. I have told you before and will keep telling you I do not think I would have done it without you ladies. Reporting to all of you each day and hearing all of your struggles and accomplishments keeps me going. I thank each and every one of you. Barbie I agree it would be so awesome to someday meet all or some of you. I feel like we know each other so well. I am glad Susie and Jeannie got that chance. I am probably closest to Susie though I do not know what part of Texas she is in. I did well today with eating and exercise. That loss this morning was a great motivator. Barbie thank you for your great words. It is wonderful to hear them and have so many people believe in me. I am off to bed. Hubby has been gone for two days and will be back tomorrow. See you tomorrow ladies. Keep up the good work all of you. To those not posting if you are reading just a quck word would be awesome . We really miss you all.
Vicki M

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Welcome, Mary,
We're so glad to have you in our group. This is a very encouraging and supportive group. they have changed my life. with your weight loss so far, you probably have lots of good ideas to share with us. Congratulations on your success so far and best wishes for continued success, one day at a time. together we can go far down this road to health.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
hugs
Barbie

You know how I thought I was in the double digits - well math was never my strong suit: :grumble: (the ticker came up with 10 and I just went with it - wishful thinking :embarassed: )

BUT I am down 9 pounds and only 1 to go to get to 10!!

HELLO It has been a nice day! I'm doing better each day. I'm a little low in calories, accordin to fitness pal. i did 20 min of walking. A little each day and i know i'll make it.

HELLO It has been a nice day! I'm doing better each day. I'm a little low in calories, accordin to fitness pal. i did 20 min of walking. A little each day and i know i'll make it.

4ever: Yes, a little each day is definitely good. When I started, my doctor told me that the newest research said that only 20 minutes of walking a day will help with weight loss, so that's where I started, and by golly, he was right! One step at a time, and you will get where you are going!

Barbie...My son, who is 26 now, got the cat when he was 6. He can't have her where he lives at this time and frankly, I think that he is a little afraid to be responsible for her. If I don't stop eating the junk I will be putting that weight back on.

A bright and cheery good morning to all! I hope this finds you well, rested, and ready to tackle a weekend.
Barb - great for you! I told my dr. about MFP last spring when he asked how I did it, and he wrote it down to check out for recommendation to others.
Today, it has finally happened again. I have to go to the grocery store. I hate grocery shopping! Anyway, I'm off to make my menu, list, and YUK, hunt for coupons. The good news is that my four year old grandson spent the night, so at least I will have good company! The bad news is that I have to wait for the plumber to show up before I can go. Does anyone know how much 62,000 gallons of water is going to cost me? Apparently that is how much we leaked while we were on vacation and a pipe developed a problem we didn't know about. Anyway, I hope they show up so I can get my water turned back on - this kind of stinks. At least it didn't leak anywhere in the house and nothing is ruined!

Have a fabulous Friday, and here's to smart choices!

Good Morning 'Pals'

Far too busy again today. I just wanted to hop on and congratulate the successes and say hi to the new joiners.

Didn't get to sleep til late because my son (16) got and electric guitar yesterday:laugh: I didn't want to discourage his "playing" so I locked myself in my room! He usually buys video games with his money so I was very happy that he chose a musical instrument instead. - Ear plugs are definately in my future though

I am working hard to replace eating as my "go-to" coping mechanism. Old habits sure die hard.

Thanks for the ongoing support and friendship.

Heather (benson)

I seem to be having trouble getting back in to my exercise routine since my trip to NM. Yesterday I slpet in and didn't do much of anything all day. Just got back form walking the dog. Now its on to strength training. I'd rather be napping!