WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012

Wow what a busy morning! I don't know if I told you all that I work in a childrens Hospital and that I watch the Heart Monitors on the cardiac unit and I can tell you it is very slow sometimes and very busy other times. It is so differant than when I worked at the adult hospital. we have babies from 1day to adults. I guess that regular cardiologists don't spicialize in Congenital Heart Defects, anyway it is crazy sometimes and that is how it has been this mornig . I did get a long walk out side and now it has calmed down some. I have read all your post and made notes so when I get home I will have time to leave post.

Fitzs: CONGRATULATIONS! 21 pounds is AWEsome:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

mimi - I was getting worried about you! Glad you're back.

Robin - best of luck to you

Nancy - that shake sounds really scrumptious! You do need protein after working out to rebuild the muscles (which you probably already know), so you did fantastic

Thanks Mary

Laura - I usually plan the previous week what exercise I will do and I try to do something different each day. Maybe that'll help ya, planning it out in advance. I'm keeping crossed for your hubby whatever can be crossed (legs, arms, fingers, eyes, etc)

Well, the KitchenAid came today. To be honest, I didn't realize it was as heavy as it is. We had KitchenAid mixers at the high school when I helped out in the Home Ec area. But, honestly, I think this one is probably a better one than what they had. When I first opened the box, I thought "where are the beaters?". There's a flat beater. I think it'll take some getting used to to use it correctly. I made Vince some chocolate cup cakes just to try it out. It sure does seem like it'll take some getting used to. It does seem to be quite powerful, tho

I, too, try not to have things in the house that tempt me. To that end, what I do is buy things Vince'll eat that I won't (like Doritos or peanut butter patty GS cookies)

oh, the Y where I take the water aerobics is having a fund raiser. Not surprising, since they're trying to raise money for the Children's Fund. I already gave at one branch, but I thought this was a really neat idea so I gave them some money. They're having a "bakeless bake sale". Basically, they had a list of how much it would cost you if you made things (like $1 for 4 brownies, $10 for an apple pie, things like that). You just make a donation but don't have to bake (or eat) anything. I just thought that was a neat idea. I sure didn't need any baked goods, that's for sure!

sally - I didn't realize you worked three jobs! What do you do? and where do you find time to exercise. Guess the good point is that you don't have time to eat.....lol

Got the permanent crown in yesterday. I suddenly realized that I can again eat hard foods so I just had to have some carrots.

fitz - that's just wonderful about the loss. You are doing so so well.

barbie - did your favs on DWTS make it to the finals? I was VERY surprised that Maria didn't make it but Katherine did. Well, she IS a good dancer.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Good night to you all.Have to catch up on the posts.Just got in from pt.Trying to find a balance between exercise,pt and housework.Over did it mon and been throbbing since.
Saw this posted on facebook and thought id share-
You can`t change your past but you can ruin your present by worrying about your future.I am guilty of this too.
Have a good night.HUGS
jane

Hi

Amanda I must have missed the photo everyone was talking about so went back a few pages and found it. Lovely dress and you are looking good too :flowerforyou:

I am also in need of some sunshine, we've had a few hours here and there but mostly rain, rain and more rain, with a few cold winds thrown in.

:flowerforyou: Mimi and Barbara I'm another one who's put weight back on! Glad to say that the scale is starting to move (very slowly) in the right direction again. For the first time yesterday I planned most the whole day's calories. I've tried to do the same today, planning what I'll have for my evening meal by the calories I have left over from the rest of the day.

Joined the GCC challenge again this year at work. Some of the "oldies" might remember when I first started on MFP we had a walking challenge at work where you wear a ped and log your steps and virtually walk the world. I thought we would miss it this year because it was hard trying to get a team of 7 people, but managed it at the very last minute (the closing day was yesterday!) hopefully we'll be accepted - it starts properly next week so the organisers have to send me my teams backpacks peds etc before the start date.

I didn't think I'd get in a team this year so for the last few days I've been wearing an old ped to see how many steps I'm doing. I've averaged over 10,000 steps but nothing like the 23,000 steps I was doing when I was "walking the world" :bigsmile: I'll have to see how I improve with the challenge.

:noway: :noway: Look at thte time, I'd better get a move on! Only 2 days left at work this week, then another week without my good colleague Jane - Keep going Viv you can do it!!

Have a good day everyone:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Michele meant to say that MFP went back to normal on its own - although I did report it on their contact us page but not sure if it was that or not. Is yours still all to the right?

Must go

Viv xx

Hello ladies

Thank you for the kind comments about my dress.

I'm having one of those 'headless chicken' days and I have so much to do and not enough time to do it. Hopefully all this running around will help me shake off any lingering bad thoughts I have.

I had a text from my DD about the grandtwins. Teddy had to go to see the specialist about his hand and also about his feet. He had his thumb and two of the fingers separated when he was six months old and this was his check up (the twins are now eighteen months old). They are not going to be able to do anything about his two fingers finishing at the first joint, but when he is older they are going to take some of the bone from one of his toes and lengthen his thumb. Hopefully this will give him more use in that hand.

As for his feet, they think he will just need physio and special footwear for a while. His left foot turns outwards really badly.

I was glad that my DD let me know what is going on, but I just wish I could actually give her and my grandbabies a big hug. I pray every night that the situation with SOBSIL gets resolved.

In the meantime, I hope you are all doing well (Mimi, it was good to see you post - you should be feeling more positive that you are not leaving too much time before you actually come back to us - you will reach your goal!)

My love to you all from a less rainy (but don't speak too soon) London town.

Amanda x

Another frantically busy day, but I am going to do my best to get my swim in between school getting out for the day and the high school concert tonight. I really don't know what to do about dinner though - it might be sandwich night for hubby and I.

I read your posts, and I am thinking of all of you. Hope you have a great day! Mary

I am one of the early am exercisers ...or it doesn't get done...I literally roll out of bed and head to the basement...I bike with my ipod on and eyes closed...I don't think I would feel comfortable doing that at a gym!! I rode 10 miles this am and walked at lunchtime since we had beautiful sunshine. We had to put cancer Kitty to sleep yesterday...hubby is a little sad and mopey today he will really miss her. I will miss her but think I have a little too much farm girl detachment left in me.

It should be an interesting weekend..meeting DD and her DBF (right abbreviation!?) at the lake house...hoping I won't undue my good work this week but am planning on hiking before I leave Sat am.

Michelle - I have had a kitchen aid for many years and LOVE it...I use it for everything except yeast bread (made the dough too tough)

Congrats to all who lost and let's keep at it for the rest of us...I will repeat Barbie 's advice ...never, never, never give up

Have a good night all

Jen

barbie - I agree, Derek's choreography on DWTS is awesome. I wasn't too crazy about Maria and Derek's kissy-kissy all the time, tho. But they did make a beautiful couple. I tried making chocolate cupcakes for Vince last night. Yes, from a mix. One thing I've found is that I think using the KitchenAid is just going to take some getting used to. One the plus side, tho, I've always said that it would be so great if someone would invent some sort of scraper to get the dough off the beaters, with the flat beater there isn't as much surface for dough to stick to so it's easier to get off. I also tried this decorator thing that I got from Pampered Chef to try to put on the icing. Again, it's from a can. See, I originally bought this decorator thing with the thought that I could put manicotti filling in it and then filling the manicotti shells wouldn't be so hard. Only it was really hard to press down to get the filling out, so I'm thinking that perhaps it needs to be "lubricated" with the oils in the icing. We shall see.

Did 45 minutes of Tami Lee Webb's "I Want that Body" DVD. Tomorrow I'll do Jillian Michael's Burn Fat Boost Metabolism DVD

The Wii said I gained weight from yesterday. You know what, maybe it's having a large dinner that does it, I should have a large lunch and then a light dinner. Well, I think I have soup scheduled for dinner tonight so that'll be somewhat light. I will probably add some oatmeal and asparagus to it.

Viv - good luck on your challenge! My page on MFP is still looking normal (thank goodness)

Nancy - another advantage to your arms aching is that you don't want to lift them even to put food in your mouth. WTG girl! I'm like you and kackie, if my exercise isn't done early in the day, it doesn't get done. I find more and more excuses not to do it.

Amanda - I, too, am glad that your daughter is keeping you informed about the twins. I know your feeling, but it's good to know that she isn't completely cutting you off. He might, but she isn't. That's a good thing

Laura - oh, I do so hope and pray for your hubby

Mary - for days when I don't know what to have for dinner, I usually have some leftovers in the freezer so I can use them.

Kat - good for you not gaining any weight!

How coincidental is this? There's an ad on MFP's page from Amazon for my mixer. Only it's listed at about $80 higher than I paid even with the shipping


Jen - I'm so sorry about your kitty. Having been there, I know the pain you're going thru.

How I wish there was a belly dancing class near me!

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

jlyn, I also use bad weather as an excuse not to go outside, don't know why I feel I can't walk in the rain anymore, use to do it as a kid, what changed? I work and travel to and from work from the hours of 11am till 10pm at night...so I find it hard to make meals and exercize. I dont know what to do. My goal is to wake up, retired and not have to travel 30 miles, and at least walk 3 miles a day.:frown: :bigsmile:

A quick hello to everyone

Pleased to report that the scale is moving (slowly) downward so I hope I don't sabotage it over the weekend :embarassed:

:flowerforyou: Nancy I think the backpack is to "wear" during the challenge so you can find other like minded people when walking. The organisers try to encourage you to go out in groups for walks during your lunchbreak that type of thing. Wearing the backpack is also a good ice breaker it gets everyone talking about their team and what that they are planning for the next few months during the challenge. We can track and compete with other teams, see how we are doing in our company and other companies around the world. It's quite fun to watch your team climb up the leader board.

:glasses: The sun is trying to peek out behind the clouds! It's still a bit damp underfoot from all the rain.

Time to get readyfor work, who was it that said they want to wake up retired? I'm with you on that one.

Good luck to all hubbys who are having interviews :drinker:

Chat soon

Viv

I will have to catch up all on the posts, tomorrow after a good nights sleep. Sorry i haven't been around much this week. At the beginning of the week my daughter was sick so i went into her. (1 hr away). Then my mum got sick. now torn between the two of them . Went to my mum Wednesday night and spent all day today (friday) there. Daughter is now well. Mum still sick, but will be ok. My brother will visit her tomorrow and then its back to me. So today after 1 bus and 2 trains and 2hours later I arrive home. But not before setting a little part of my world in order. On the second train home which is an hours journey, I decided enough was enough, had these punks on 'my' train swearing and acting tough. I first asked them to watch their language. but then decided I needed to take the next step, I called the transit police, the poor toughie (wearing his spiderman tshirt), heard me make the call and shook in his boots. He knew he had stepped over the boundry, the transit police didn't make it on by the next stop but I saw that they got off the train and were quite obviously shaken that someone stood up to them. I would like to think I've given what I would think are normally good kids a scare back on to the right road. Other passengers thanked me when they heard me making the call. I think my strength came from being 52 and maybe hormonal. Power to menapause.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

My eating this week has been poor, the only good I got in was a yoga and xtend barre class and some quality time with my daughter and mother. So what if I gained a few pounds this week, there is always next week.

Looking forward to catching up on all your news.

:flowerforyou: Happy Friday to ALL!

Kat- welcome back from your trip....Yes Kim was the most deserving, and it's amazing how others thought they were running the game:noway: all the way to the end. Congrats on being away and not gaining:drinker: wish I could make that kind of claim...maybe one day...but I guess you have to go somewhere first

Jen- sorry about your cancer kitty. It's always hard to lose a pet as they give such unconditional love and attention. Enjoy your time at the lake house, it sounds like you have a plan going in for exercise and that always helps when away from home and routine. Riding the bike with your eyes closed:laugh: it's a good thing it's in the basement and stationary

Lynn- belly dancing & yoga sounds like a complete workout:drinker:

Michele- your exercise getting mixed up daily is inspiring. I usually do a DVD until I feel like I know the routine, I'm not sure how I would do changing them out every day:huh:

Sally, sorry to hear your hubby hurt his back, hope that his day off helps:flowerforyou:

tevra- I understand your frustration to fit in regular stuff when your days are so long. Have you thought about prepreparing meals on the weekend so that everything is ready before you begin your work week? On Sundays I plan my lunches and breakfasts for my work week. I eat my breakfast at my desk while I am cleaning up my emails and my lunches are already planned so I know daily what I will be eating, dinner gets mixed up a bit but still pre planned. Just a thought:flowerforyou:

Viv- :drinker: hoping you don't have a set back over the weekend...I know that feeling that the scale is moving in the right direction and then the weekend hits...I love my weekends but I can't seem to stay as focused as I am during the week:grumble:

kateblue- cute names for the 'laundry/restroom" :laugh: My hubby gave me my Kitchen Aid to me for my birthday several years ago and I too love it

jellyfishjen- sorry you have been the nurse running back and forth between your daughter & Mum...glad they are on the mend:flowerforyou: I'm sure those punks parents wouldn't have approved of their language either, otherwise they would have been mouthing back to you and I agree "Power to menapause":laugh:

Mary - it sounds like you have a very full weekend ahead, find some time to enjoy it :flowerforyou: it's not everyday (just once a year for you teachers ) that you see a bunch of kids graduate that you have had a hand in molding to then be sent off into the world :drinker:
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Hubby didn't hear anything yesterday so we will sit on pins and needles over the weekend:ohwell:

The weekend is upon me and I'm hoping to be in control, for some reason I just seem to lose my discipline on Friday afternoon, ALL day Saturday and Sunda:grumble: y...maybe I need to get some post-it's put up to remind me of what I'm trying to accomplish or a picture of what was:noway: and why I'm working so hard to fix this weigh issue...stay tuned and I'll let you know how I do

I have a lot get done before I go home, all the reports for the lawyers are due so I'd best get the printer going and when the boss comes in will find out what to do about payroll.

Everyone have a GREAT Friday, let's keep moving, logging all that food and drinking plenty of water:drinker:

Laura80111

Good sunny Friday Morning my dear ladies :flowerforyou:

Yes, there are foods I should banish from my house. :devil: There are foods I have banished from my house. (think taco chips, good bread, crackers…) Notice a carby theme there?

Yesterday I was dragging a bit, and turned to the breakfast muffins I made for J’boy. (I don’t think he liked them much because there were three left) and ate them over the course of the day. Didn’t bust my calorie limit, but it wasn’t a good balance for the day. So, bread, muffins, and variations thereof continue to be foods I have trouble managing.

Laura my fingers, toes and eyelashes are crossed for your husband’s job interview success. :drinker:

Weekends used to be a kind of a free for all for me too. I plan the weekday meals and menus, then poof…. I’m getting better though, and generally stay within my calorie goals, though my food/wine balance could be challenged.

Mary, it sounds like you are caught up in the wild whirl of end-of-year activities. Just imagine those long, warm days of summer coming…

Thanks to all who have Kitchen Aid stand mixers, you are adding to my list of convincing arguments toward getting one of my own. But wait…that would lead to more muffins and treats in the house…which might lead to more :blushing: Hmmm must rethink this from another point of view.

Amanda, when’s the opera in Germany? Are you still wearing nude & black? Good to hear you’re in touch with DD about the twins. Perhaps the ice is melting.

Viv, your team challenge really does sound like fun. Your organizers have put a lot of thought into ways to make it interesting. Fill that backpack with water and walk on!

Jellyfishjen, there was nothing jellyfishy about calling the transit police! :drinker:

After all my years as a teacher and elementary school principal I’m pretty quick (too quick, DH would say) to step in and rattle a few heads when the situation calls for it.:noway: Most of the time the reaction is just as you describe, and the bystanders quickly become supporters when they see someone is willing to take the lead in the right direction. Either that or they are afraid the little old lady (that’s me) is going to get pounded and they don’t want it on their consciences! Ha, little to they know I can bench press my own weight!

Oh, Mimi, “The Book Thief” is one of my all time favorite books. I first read it in a hostel while visiting Istanbul. I finished it, turned it over, and started again. When we got home I bought a copy for myself and another one for my classroom. I don’t read much fiction, so I’m always interested in recommendations. I'm doing a lot of reading these days, from my chair, and really enjoying the Kindle I bought before the surgery. In fact, I bought one for DH last weekend so he could read some of the same books, since we can't just pass them back and forth across the bookshelf as we used to.

Speaking of DH, it's Friday, so I know he's home. It's 10 am, and I have not seen or heard him in the house since about 8. All the vehicles are in the driveway. I wonder if he's gone to sleep? Wandered off down the stairs where Chair and I cannot follow? Must check on his health and wellbeing.

Hasta pronto,

Nancy

Nancy

Introducing myself, I am a 54 year old woman who has raised 3 children and now am on my own. I am a longterm ICU night (7pm-7am) RN- and off shifts can really mess with your weight- at least mine.
I want to get healthy and am finally making time for me- what a concept!!
I enjoy quilting and reading, and experimenting with healthy cooking. I need to find an excersize that I "kind of" like- or at least can be motivated to stick with. Gym membership is just not in the budget. Living in SoCal we are starting to get into warmer weather and that makes being outside really uncomfortable for me. Anyone have DVD suggestions for a beginner who is REALLY out of shape?
I tried MFP about 18 months ago, losing 25 lbs but never could break the 200lb barrier. I fell off the wagon and just kind of gave up, regaining what I lost +++. I have found that eating along the ideas of South Beach works well for me and have pulled out those books again, and cleaned out the pantry of alot of the junk that doesn't need to be there.
Hoping that finding this group of like goaled ladies will help.
Barb