WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012

05/15/2012 – Lost a pound! Yeah!! 4 more to go to meet the May challenge. Getting into the exercise routine is much slower than I expected, but it is getting there!!

Sorry it's such a big photo, can't seem to make it smaller.

Anyway, the dress that I'm wearing is one that DH bought for me in a French antique shop over 20 years ago. I just love it - although it is actually too big for me now. I just love the embroidery on it and thought I'd share x

Amanda, the dress is awesome and you look great!

Nancy - I think you said that the food for the NASCAR party was basically grilled, is that right? Hmmmm....it would be nice to have a Newcomer social with that as the theme, I think I need to think more on it. Someone told me once about how you can get to all the posts that a certain person made, but for the life of me I can't remember how you do it. Was it you, Suz, who told me? Wasn't there something you clicked on?

Barbie - hope the couple you're rooting for on DWTS goes to the finals.

Kat - what a great incentive to work out on vacation!!!!

I went to mahjongg today (I maj'd 4 times!) but when I got home Vince had already put the food down for the cats. I asked why he didn't wait for me. He just said "please don't treat me like an invalid, I really wanted to try." I know that he's probably right, but there is a part of me that is worried that something will happen that will delay the pool yet again, and I don't know how much more disappointment I can handle.

Amanda - what an absolutely lovely dress! Thanks for posting the pic. You must feel so great that now that dress is too big for you. But I still wouldn't get rid of it, it's much much too pretty.

sally - I, too, feel like my body is hanging on for dear life to everything. Don't quite know what more I can do, tho. Any suggestions, anyone?

Going to take a shower, then watch DWTS. Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Just got back from the vacation and the last two days setting in airports.I am looking forward to get in more swimming. and getting new tires in the bicycle, then get the legs in shape. My short term goal is to get rid of 5 pounds this month after tomorrows weight as a starting point.

I'm sitting here eating my huge spinach salad with grilled chicken and reading today's posts.

Amanda – Love the dress! Sorry about the hail and rainy weather. Bad weather sure can effect a persons mood.

Michele – To view all of a persons posts you go to their profile page, go down to where you see the header “My Recent Forum Posts” and to the right of that you will see “view all” click that and all of that persons posts will show.

So sorry you lost your flight money!

Sally – Sorry to hear you are in a funk. Changing things up sounds like a good plan; maybe find a new exercise?

Robin – Olivia just makes me smile. Those cheeks are adorable!

Jane – Hope the knee is better tomorrow.

Nancy – Wow! Still in your boot and finding a way to make exercise work for you. Now that's dedication.

Kat – A loose size 6? That's terrific!

Kackie – Glad the trip worked out and DH didn't aggravate his back too much.

Fitz – I love to fish too. Did you catch anything? Hope you get your back problem resolved tomorrow.

Well, I have used enough space, so I'll leave it at that for now.

Faye

Hi everyone!
Looks like I'm going to be swamped for the next several weeks taking care of stuff around here! I don't seem to be able to find time to sit and write much these days with gardening and taking care of my home & fam of hubby and dogs, and going to work. Hubby still hasn't found a job. I'm worried sick. :sad:
Keeping up with SWSY exercises twice a week, but haven't been walking or jogging as much as I would like. Too busy planting and keeping everything watered! Love it though, nice warm sunshine, shorts and sandals, fellow gardeners who haven't seen me since last summer calling me "Skinny".
Scale down a pound since I started cutting down on carbs last Sunday. I think this is gonna work. :bigsmile:
I'll check in when I can. Take good care everyone! :drinker:
xo jb

Hi All,

I am slowly whittling away at my fat. Walking at least an hour everyday and doing my best at keeping track of my food and eating healthy. This is a new beginning for me as I have moved away from my girls to be closer to work. I haven't connected with anyone to form a support group here as yet.

Hello from a virtual stranger.

I have not done well with eating for the last month (or more). I want so much to be able to maintain without weighing, measuring, logging, etc. For now, that isn't working. So I'm back to MFP and the activities that helped me lose weight in the first place. I'm feeling fairly yucky about myself and fat. Pretty much nothing fits that I was wearing a month or so ago. Urgh. That will change as I get back on track. I'm going to limit my visits away from home more. That will help. I can cope well with a couple of days away from home. Beyond that I'm in trouble.

BTW, I've made my diary private as I want to be honest with what I'm eating and not feel embarrassed when I blow it. Today was actually a pretty good eating day but went slightly over on calories. The part I did like was eating lots of good fruits and veggies for a change (especially the veggies!)

So, can I come back, please?

Hello from a virtual stranger.

I have not done well with eating for the last month (or more). I want so much to be able to maintain without weighing, measuring, logging, etc. For now, that isn't working. So I'm back to MFP and the activities that helped me lose weight in the first place.So, can I come back, please?

Ditto, from another. Even 6 hrs line dancing at workshop last weekend was not enough to burn off all the bad choices.

Yesterday morning the wii registered almost to the $#@*($& obese line. What a wakeup call! Swore never to go there again. SO, back to the veggies and protein. . . and move Move MOVE!

Hugs to all,
Barbara

:happy: Good Morning to all ! :flowerforyou:

I will try and get back later , just wanted to say Hello and let you all know I am thinking of you!
Have a wonderful day!

Rachel

Well here we are again:

Report on the Creston Valley from my window: light overcast, snow topped mountains make a lacy edge along the horizon, horse chestnut and magnolia in full bloom, lavender and rosemary looking great, fountain bubbling and DH must mow the lawn after work today (his least favorite chore and I can’t help :laugh: ).

Got to the gym again yesterday and did a workout focusing on legs – using the machines instead of free weights again. The “krank” machine is as good as it gets for aerobics these days but, dang, it’s boring. :ohwell: Not even an electronic display to show me how fast, how far or how long I’ve been at it. I have to put my iPod on a podcast I know is ½ an hour long and grind away. The only thing that saves me is the “calories burned” read-out on my HRM. I used those calories on a mango protein shake when I got home. The mango was frozen and it turned out like mango gelato. Yummy!

Amanda, I am so glad you posted the big photo. It’s fun to “see” you. The dress is gorgeous – and so are you! :flowerforyou: There’s not much a person can do about it, but I do hope the sun comes out soon for you. What’s with the “Oh, to be in England now that April (or May) is here” and all that?

Sally CC – whine away. :grumble: It helps to lighten the blues.

Yes, Michelle, the NASCAR party was mostly grilled foods & salads – things you’d find at a tail-gate picnic.

Beth40n2 – Aren’t pedometers fun? I find tracking my workouts, etc. very motivating. It was a pedometer and a school district challenge that got me started on my “journey to fitness”.

JB I am sorry to read that you’re worried about your Hubby’s job search. Hang in there. What fun to get compliments from your fellow gardeners “skinny”! :drinker:

Welcome back, mimi7grands. You know how to do it!

Kateblue72, you are the first person I know of who makes house painting into a competitive sport. :bigsmile: Well done!

Plan what you eat and eat what you plan! Salad Sista's what's on the menu for lunch?

Hasta pronto,

Nancy

Hello everyone,

Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the moms here.

I am enjoying doing Tai Chi in the mornings. All I really get to do is the warm up, but it still feels good and is making me notice how much I hunch up my shoulders.

Good luck making good choices today.

Jeannie

:flowerforyou: Happy Wednesday All!

Nancy- muffins sound yummy and what a great workout you had. Oh I do love my Kitchen Aid...years ago my Mom told me I would inherit her's but by the time that would have happened my hubby had already bought me one so our #1 Son & DIL inherited my Mom's. One of the things I love to use with mine is the ice cream maker & the meat grinder

Michele- sorry you are losing your money on the flight that's not going to happen. You sure do know how to mix up your exercise, I'm sure one of my problems is that I don't mix mine up enough:grumble: but maybe when I have more time I'll be able to do that.

Kat- Let me know when you have watched Survivor, we were able to watch it Monday night Living in Palm Springs I understand not buying long pants...it gets very warm there in the summe:glasses: r as I remember (I was born in LA, yes the actual city, and raised in So Cal)

Rachel- walking on your lunch hour...it's warm enough here that I should do that today too...and Peanut would love it if I would sooo that's probably something I will do today too

Jane- hoping the adjusting of your meds takes care of the fatigue:flowerforyou:

SkinnyPenny- Congrats on the loss:drinker:

Amanda- I love the dress and you are looking GREAT too. Sorry about your lack of sun...but I'm sure it's right around the corner

Meidson- I'm sure with your diligance a loss will come up soon.:drinker:

Sally- I have heard that when you shake things up losses occur, they haven't worked for me:ohwell: , but I know that they have worked for others, hope it works for you:drinker:

Alwaysnancy- you do boot camp:noway: I am impressed.

lexidell-:flowerforyou: welcome back from vacation and best wishes to a successful May:drinker:

beth40- sounds like you are well on your way to a win with all those steps:drinker:

Jen- hope your loss sticks too:drinker:

jb aka "skinny"- how fun is that when people that haven't seen you in awhile notice all your hard work paying off:flowerforyou: I sooo understand hubby not having a job (see my note below):flowerforyou:

Mimi- :flowerforyou: welcome back:flowerforyou: I so understand what you are going through. I just wish I had returned to MFP sooner...if I'd only had my wake up call after one month I wouldn't be still needing to lose so much....but glad you are here and you HAVE BEEN MISSED:flowerforyou:

Barbara-:sad: sorry that you too are revisiting a place you never thought you'd have to go to again:sad:

Robin- prayers for your job interview:flowerforyou:

Celticmuse- don't lose heart...that .6 will go...they just get so stubborn that close to the goal:drinker:

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After hubbys phone interview yesterday the recruiter called back and said the company wants him to come in today for about 3.5 hrs of interviews with multiple people. It's so hard NOT to get the hopes up:huh: , this job is just a perfect fit for him and close to home( about a 5-7minute commute)...so hoping and praying a lot today:happy:

When I came back after my failure (May - Dec 2011)at maintenance this past January, I was so thinking that not many people do that...well it looks like I am in good company, Barbara & Mimi let's hope we finally learn how to do this "lifestyle change". I'm sure that Barbie is our one to look at for long success because it looks like she has found that MFP is what it takes. So here's to our future success:drinker: :drinker:

Well I'm still fighting off the wine I drank last weekend, you'd think I'd learn :grumble: I can have no more than 1 glass every three weeks if I want to continue to see progress witht the scale. Well last weekend was three days of celebrating...it's over and now back to what I know works...logging, drinking WATER:drinker: and exercise....let's all do it together today:flowerforyou:

Laura80111

Happy Wednesday, Dear Ladies:flowerforyou:

Mary: (SVQ)...You are ALWAYS welcome here and try not to fret about the "past". I understand your need to keep your diary private too... Being honest with ourselves is the most important thing and the key to success long term, I think. So you are here and I am happy to see you!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jb: I am sorry about your anxiety regarding DH's job situation. I know that must be tough. Congrats on the "skinny" comments! THAT must feel good:flowerforyou:

Laura: Fingers crossed for your DH!!!!!!!

Robin: Good luck on the job interview...I'll be thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way:flowerforyou:

Kat: A LOOSE size 6!!??? That is awesome and must feel wonderful. I am 5'8" and even during my skinny, younger years I couldn't wear a size 6, I don't think!!! WTG!:flowerforyou:

Michelle: I am so sorry about your trip:-(

Sally: Hope the funk leaves you soon. And good luck shaking things up. I found that joining a "challenge" has helped me get some definition in some places I haven't had before...even if my scale hasn't moved much:ohwell:

Kate: I am SURE that the painting was at least what gardening would be. Isn't painting so rewarding...when it is ALL done and fresh?

Auntie BK (Barbara): we must have been typing at the same time. LOVE seeing you here too! I miss your posts when you are not:flowerforyou:

Speaking of scales...mine finally was down today and I am hoping it will actually STAY down for more than a day or 2:grumble: I'm trying to be extra vigilant so that it WILL! Here's hoping

We go out of town again this weekend to visit 2 couple friends at their beach house about a 3 hour drive. Hopefully, DH will handle this trip well too. The 2 guys are 2 of his very best friends so it will be great therapy. We have said we are not going to leave the house...except for walks...so it should be restful. I will sit on the porch and paint my heart out. I haven't gotten my brushes out in WAY too long, so can't wait!

Better go get some exercise in...I had a dental appointment early today so didn't get it done first thing like usual. Much harder to do late in the day:grumble:
Kackie