WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2012

Good morning, good Friday.

Oh Amanda, my heart goes out to you in your time of emotional struggle. Very difficult situation. Sending lots of good thoughts your way. I think it's wonderful you can write about things here. Years ago when facing similar circumstances and groping for answers, I'd write everything down on a piece of paper then take it outside and burn it, letting the breeze carry the message off to wherever it goes in the universe. We have to let things go, somehow. Not easy.

Barbie, what you said about harboring resentment rings a bell, how true it is that we're unable to enjoy the sunshine of the spirit when we're burdened with ill-feelings. Learning to live in a positive realm irregardles of difficulties is certainly a work of art.

Barbara, I'll get the hummus recipe to you shortly. And the JB's walnuts, well, all I did was add the potassium count since I couldn't find any walnut entries on MFP with potassium. Matter of fact, many foods listed in the database do not include it. I've spent hours researching and editing food entries that I use.

SWSY routine was good yesterday, I took all of the moves slowly, increased ankle weights to 1.5 lbs, did 24 push ups in 3 sets of 8. This is truly amazing stuff. At the end of the workout I had the full-body quivering action going on, lol. And boy, was I ready for something to eat.

Time to get with the program here. Salad Sistas keep on rockin' today! Drink your water everyone :drinker:

jb :flowerforyou:

Barbie,
Just had to comment on your post about negative resentment. I do this so often in my mind, especially with my daughters. I jump to conclusions and then when I find out the whole story feel stupid and like a child. I need to practice this so thanks for the input. Keep them coming. I am sure there are many others I can use.
vicki m

Hi Ladies:

Amanda - Sounds like you are in a bad place right now but know that we are thinking about you. This is the same SIL that you have had problems with before, I think. I don't envy you where your grandbabies are concerned. I think Sherry has said it the best, wishing that all works out well and if he ever tries to hit you again, please call the police :flowerforyou:

We finally got our closing dates worked out for the house and the condo, which is a relief.Our dates are in June. Now we are trying to get quotes on what movers will cost.

I am looking forward, in a way, to the packing process so that I can do some purging around here - it seriously needs to be done as we have so much junk

I hope everyone is enjoying their day today. See you tomorrow.

Love, Cathy xx

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Tgif! Amanda, I am new to the thread, but can't think of anything worse than conflict with family, will keep you in my prayers.
I had a great phone call from our son he may not be deploying now ...I truly don't understand our military but since I like this news, I can be ok with it. I had a good workout this am, 6 miles on recumbent bike and 11 minutes on rowing machine...not sure how far I went because I need new batteries in the display. Hope to do some gardening this weekend. It is supposed to be nice..but maybe I will relax and just soak up someway sunshine...indulgent but good for the soul:laugh:
Jen

Thank you everyone for your congratulations on my body fat. Honestly, the only reason I even posted it is because I've noticed people complaining "I can't get those last 5 pounds off". I haven't lost weight for at least 4 years. I'm consistently between 130 and 135. Oh, once I got to around 125, but I felt and looked like c**** and decided right then and there "never again". So even if the scale isn't moving, don't get discouraged.

Have a question for anyone who deals with food (a teacher, cook etc). Many times I'll take a bag of chickpeas and roast them in the oven. Then I'll portion them out and put them in small baggies. It seems, however, that if I keep them for a week or two, mold seems to grow on them. I've tried making sure that the peas were completely cooled, still happens. Then I tried making sure that I used a clean baggie, and I've noticed that it still happens. Is there anything that I can do? They're stored in my pantry, so it's dark and not excessively hot.

Really, that Bob Green DVD is just not vigorous enough for me. Would someone like it? I need something that is a bit harder. fitz - if you'll email me your address, you can have that DVD. My email is exermom@gmail.com (original, huh?)

Lenice, you couldn't find a more supportive place than here. My neighbor sells the Body by Vi!

Did about 50 minutes of the Jillian Michael's Burn Fat Boost Metabolism DVD today. Tomorrow, please don't ask me to explain this, but there isn't a yoga class at the Y so I'll do a DVD at home.

JipsyJudy - I'm wondering if the reason meeting food is high in carbs is because lots of that food is fairly inexpensive, like bagels, muffins, donuts, that sort of thing. Eggs are probably more expensive. When you go out, what are some sources of protein that you find they have? Glad you finally got your wine, but it did take a long time before you could have it.

Jessica just called. I'd sent her a question about which type of ham she'd like, I have a recipe for a maple glazed one, an apple cider glazed one, and a bourbon glazed one. Wouldn't you know it? She chose the one with the most calories! Oh well.......

chicklet - so glad to see you!!! Things WILL get better, of that you can be sure.

Sally - the only thing I can tell you is that even when you do something like pinch a nerve, do lower body exercises. Do something, anything, everyday and eventually you'll form a habit. Exercise for me is for one thing a habit and for the other thing is I believe it helps to keep those nasty hotflashes at bay.

This morning exercised at home, then went to one food store which was on my way to mahjongg (still haven't gotten my new card but someone copied the new card for me), stopped at another store to get these shoes that I saw, I have a pair for home and I'm just going to leave these down at the condo. What I like is that they're waterproof slip-ons in white. Most of them are black, and in FL (and NC but not as much) black attracts the sun.

Welcome imaiyana

Oh Amanda - (((((big big hug))))) Spill all you want/need to. We've been exercising so we have large shoulders....lol Unfortunately, your daughter may not want to admit that he abuses her, I know Denise won't admit that she's abused, physically and emotionally. I don't know why she thinks his behavior is perfectly normal, she wasn't raised that way. Honestly, I don't think she sees it as abuse, even tho lots of people have told her that it is. Just be there for you daughter, that's the best advice I can give you. Continue to love her and those grandbabies.

jb - I find it frustrating when there are multiple entries of the exact same item, or incomplete entries. But that happens when people enter their own food. On the other side of the coin, it makes the database larger. So I guess there's good and bad.

I made a lasagna for dinner tonight and just now realized that today is Good Friday, no meat, and there's meat in the sauce. I can give it to Vince but I just took some shrimp out of the freezer.

Laura - how long do you maybe mix the pumpkin and spice cake mix? Do you use a spoon to mix it? If I use a spoon, it never fails that I have a few little bits of unmixed cake mix. Maybe next time I'll try using a beater and see if that helps any. Hey, maybe I'll make some of them for Easter!!! Or at least the pineapple angel food cake. Whichever I have more of, that's what I'll do

Cathy - we went to the storage unit yesterday and STARTED to clean it out. We've only lived in NC for 4 years....lol It was almost like Christmas "so that's where that is", "I didn't know that I had that". Bet you'll be experiencing some of that, too. Good luck to you. I certainly don't envy you

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

in march i lost 20(probably a lot was water retention)Since joing MFP last week I have lost 3 more. I am really enjoying all the stories and helpfull info others are posting.Its really helping. Each night whenn I get home I can't wait to complete my food diary and read some success stories.I tried other sites but didn't like them.Anyway my goal for April is to walk the dogs at least 1/2 hour a day.

I did not have as good a week as I would have liked for this first week in April - only .4 lbs down :sad: . I did exercise my 5 days this week - could have and probably should have gone to do yoga this morning but I wiggled my way out of it :embarassed: . This quote that Barbie posted at the beginninig is soooooooo true - I am living proof this week, I had a lot of MOMENTS :grumble:

"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."

This week I will live by this second quote that Barbie posted and remember each time I want to not do my workout or have something to eat that would not fit into my plan it's because I am just about to succeed so "DON'T GIVE IN TO THE TEMPTATION TO QUIT PUSH RIGHT THROUGH IT":bigsmile:

"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed"

I will be strong this week as I wish everyone else the strength and willpower to succeed this week!!!

Have a great week!

I want to join. And for starters how could I not because of your cute kitty. And since I love kittys, having 2 bengal brothers from the same litter and being 51yrs.
So, my goal for april is: to eat more veggies. Exercise 4 days a week by walking and lifting weights. Continue to be honest with my food journal, tracking every little morsal I put into my mouth. And not to eat so many nuts. I am addicted to them. I know they are healthy. I would be very happy to lose 5 pounds.

My goals..lift more weights..tone up more...and lose the last "TEN" pounds before my 56th birthday...5/31/2012! Best present I could give myself....Gooid luck everyone!!!

Happy Saturday –

Yesterday was like a bonus day! :flowerforyou: I did all the things I usually do on a Saturday or Sunday and still have Saturday and Sunday to play.

After my workout (New Rules of Lifting B8 repeated) I got out a cookbook written by the chef from our local ski hill – yes it has fantastic food – and cooked up a gourmet meal with plank grilled salmon, asparagus, and a spring greens salad with glazed pecans and strawberries. Add a glass of white wine…bliss!

I was well within my calorie limits and if I had logged the food then and there I think I would have made it through the day on target. I didn’t log the food and later indulged in a couple of glasses of cognac and a big bowl of popcorn which put me far over the top. :blushing: Proved once more that I must “plan what I eat and eat what I plan.” I will be glad when the cognac is gone (it was an indulgence DH brought home from out last trip south) because it’s just too tempting.

Ah well – today we are going “up the lake” which is another aspect of my life I shall introduce you to. My family has a cabin on the lake, about an hour north of our home. My great-grandfather homesteaded the property in the early 1900's and my grandfather build the first house there. It’s a lovely spot and we almost always go and open it up for the season on Easter weekend – so, up the lake it is.

Jb – Joanie, congratulations on your mile-without-stopping! :flowerforyou: Wowzer!

Sweets, treats and Easter indulgence. I bought “Easter Bunny” chocolates to give DH and J’boy tomorrow. I bought 3 of everything. :blushing: Even though J is 14 and has forgotten about the Easter Bunny this year, the Easter Bunny has not forgotten him and will visit the cabin tonight! The Easter bunny always “steals” the basket and leaves J’boy a list of clues to follow in order to find it. You are inspiring me to ditch my share of the treats and focus on enjoying the fun he has in the search.

JipsyJudy, “It’s interesting to think about how this celebration of rebirth and renewal got morphed into an orgy of candy consumption” I was contemplating the same thing as I typed the above. It probably has something to do with the fact we used to fast during Lent, and Easter Sunday was a celebration that included breaking the fast. These days we don’t fast, but we sure do celebrate!

Kakie - congratualtions on your 20 minute run. :flowerforyou: You and Joanie should get together for a jog! Well done on the blood suger and cholesterol levels too.

Oh Sarah! “Junk-food day!” at school. :laugh: What a concept, and what a challenge for your students. We have a healthy school bill in BC too, and it’s been a challenge for parents to adjust because we can’t have bake-sales and hot-dog or pizza fundraisers anymore. Somehow the students don’t get as excited about carrot sticks and milk!

Fitz191, I wouldn’t call a massage a guilty pleasure, I’d call it a basic necessity! I’m not into massage but I used to get a pedicure once a month. Now I use the money to pay my gym fees. Oh, my.

Barbie, to “come from a place of love” and “forgiveness is the way to make myself peaceful.” Yes, I am slowly learning that it truly has less to do with the person who has upset me than it has to do with my own heart. I want to have a peaceful heart. If I hold on to hurt & resentment I make myself ill, physically and mentally, and I can’t be the person I want to be in the world.

Sheesh! While I was reading page 8, page nine popped up. Welcome, Rosalinda.

Bless you, Amanda. :flowerforyou: Hang on to the thought of this world-wide web of women who are sending you love and support! There is something in that.

Happy Weekend - I'll be logging food on my phone for the next couple of days. See you Monday or Tuesday.

Nancy

Hi Ladies:

Hope you are well. Happy Easter to you or Happy Passover if you celebrate that

Jen - Glad that your son is not deploying. My son is in the Canadian military and he just advised that he was about to deploy as well, but that may be put on hold a bit as well; we will know more in a week or so

Suze - I hope you are feeling better. My DIL just had her gallbladder removed and she said she wishes she had done it ages ago

Chiclet - So glad to hear from you, please keep well and keep us advised from time to time :flowerforyou:

Michele - I know what you mean about finding "treasures" while packing. Now I have to convince myself to let go of these things :laugh:

Barbie - You are such an inspiration, thank you :flowerforyou:

For the rest of you, enjoy your time with your families. I was supposed to go and spend time with the kids but due to the confusion in trying to get our closing dates settled, I could not go, but I will call them tomorrow; they are all together so I will talk to the grandkids all together.

Anyway, take care.

Love, Cathy xx

Ahhhh....Amanda. My heart hurts for you. I like what jb said about writing your feelings and frustrations down on paper and taking them out and lighting them on fire. And Barbie's words of coming from a place of love is helpful too. Most of all, be gentle with yourself and know we are all here for you!

At my parents and have managed to get some walking in and have helped in their garden. Will head home tomorrow. I need to get in MY garden soon!

Take care, dear friends, Kackie

Sherry - never heard of overnight refrigerator oatmeal. How is it made? Sounds interesting, I hope someone can give us a review.

I am making this tonite for breakfast tomorrow. Here is the recipe if anyone is interested

link: http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/221/Apple+Cinnamon+Refrigerator+Oatmeal

Ingredients
•1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
•1/3 cup skim milk
•1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
•1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
•1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
•1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, or enough to fill jar


Directions
In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add applesauce and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled. I am adding chopped apples and craisins for texture

HAPPY EASTER