WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012

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

Happy, happy Friday! I started answering the phone "good afternoon " at about 10am! OOPS! Guess the boss knew where my mindset was:laugh: ...no exercise this am, but am planning tomorrow...I will need it to counteract the weekend..I am bringing many healthy choices but sometimes (ok MOST times):blushing: it is the quantity and the wine...my DH and I aren't always a good combo..I am actually feeling sorry for her DBF tomorrow! Lol! I am going to try 2 new recipes that I found on MFP...banana oatmeal cookies (but I think I'll make them bar cookies) and the triple chocolate muffins...I'll let you know..has anyone tried either?

Loved the story about the punks on the train...amazing how they revert to being little boys when challenged by authority ...we have lots of middle school kids walk by our office after school and their language is loud and obnoxious ...I am pretty sure most of it tones down the closer that they get to home (hopefully)

Good luck and everything is crossed for all seeking new jobs.:flowerforyou: I used to love work now not so much, but when I hear some of your stories I am very grateful that I have a job.

Have a great weekend all...no Internet at the lake...part of why I love it there (when the kids were in middle school we played cards and board games) we actually still do but now they don't view it as a chore! Lol

Jen

Hello everyone. TGIF, I am so glad the weekend is here. I always do better on keeping my calories down when I am home rather than at work.

I am in a walking competition at work and have been wearing a pedometer since May 10th and will continue to wear it through the 31st. I hope this helps me loose a few pounds.

Have a great weekend!

kateblue - I do like the KitchenAid, only it'll probably take some getting used to. Like my other beaters I had to move around, this one moves (am I making myself clear?) but I find that I need to continually scrape down the bowl and it looke like I may have to do something about making sure whatever is on the bottom is incorporated. Like the other night I made the cupcakes (I did give some to the bowling alley and to the Y), yes, from a mix, but I did find that there was a little of the mix that didn't get incorporated into everything else. Oh well...Vince said they were still good.

Jen - so sorry about all the illness in your family. Good for you standing up to those punks.

Mary - have fun with your grandsons and at the parties.

bp - welcome! Keep posting and you'll get to your goal before you know it. I love experimenting with healthy cooking, too.

Never heard of the banana oatmeal muffins or triple chocolate cookies. Please let me know how they turn out.

Jen - have fun on the laake!

Cath - congrats on the loss

Justbety - welcome

Well, did the DVD of Jillian Michael Burn Fat Boost Metabolism. The DVD says the workout is 40 minutes long, Jillian says it is 45 minutes, but when I checked the clock it was more like 1 hr. So I guess I did this video for 45 minutes and then TamiLee Webb's Stretching for Flexibility DVD for another 15. Tomorrow...yoga

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Michele...just a quick note about KA mixers. Sometimes you need to adjust it so the beater scraps the sides of the bowl. You could google the directions for your mixer. If the batter is not getting encorporated into the mix, that can be tough. I do scrap down the sides but usually everything does get mixed in.... Enjoy your mixer!

Good evening all had the day off so worked out this am not able to do alot yet due to the back but I got in a good walk and some leg stuff plus a few upper body lifts with light weights worked on the wave you know the one that keeps going even after you are done waving Then later this aftenoon my DH was out washing the truck so I was out with him decided to do some step ups on the deck which worked really well so finding myself getting a little bit creative I don't want to lose my momentum. I too am a morning exerciser if I don't get it in first thing I won't.

Amanda Glad to hear your DD is keeping you informed hope it all blows over soon I just started to hear from one of my sons and DIL again they are the ones we went fishing with had a rfit for a while and it finally blew over my dear friend is also going thru iot with her DD. " kids what can you do"?

Laura Man hope your weekend flies by and you hear soon praying for your DH and you

Michele Sounds like you are having fun playing with the KA lots of yummy things coming for your friends and family I'm sure

Welcome to the newbies congrats on your decision and your losses Justbety how fun to do this with your daughter geat support system here and it's nice you have each other as well I recently had a loss and my kids were the first ones I texted they do not have weight issues but totally support me in my journey

Well off to bed for this gal have a great weekend to you all