Women 50+ for October

Hi All…..catching up!!!

:happy: Sissy56, Kc and everyone who gave me advice about the chiropractor, thank you!!!:flowerforyou:
You helped me to see, what I think I already knew but needed confirmation on! I called the Chiropractor’s office today and told the receptionist that I will not be going there and have decided to go to my husband’s chiropractor! :bigsmile: My hubby has one in the town he works in, but it’s a 40 min drive from my house! Now in RI that’s a lot. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: So instead of finding someone local I found someone LOCO!!! :laugh: :laugh: I guess the drive is worth not having to deal with this pushy and money hungry person!!!:ohwell: :happy:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Terri: 25-29 lbs!!! That’s great!!! Also, the cholesterol drop was equally as amazing!! God Bless!!! (Hope the football game party went well Fri night!)

:happy: Doobiedoo: What ever works for you!!!
Hey that rhymes!!!

:flowerforyou: Kc Praise the Lord for those 9 lbs lost! God always answers our prayers, but we aren’t always privy to the answers! This time it was very clear!!

:happy: Fabulocity: Whatever you are doing is MORE than you would be doing if you weren’t trying. The glass is half empty or half full?
Sounds like Saturday is turning out to be a real good day!:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: SuzyQ: I’d love to have that same kind of energy at the beginning of the day!!:laugh: I haven’t started weight lifting, but my daughter has an “Infinity III Multi Station Training Center” in her room and I hope some day she shows me how to use it. :happy: I’m so inspired with what you and others have accomplished!:flowerforyou:


:flowerforyou: Rosemarie: You’re doing well! Those tapes (DVDs) are great tools! Stay focused on your food, like you said, and don’t think about the wedding. :noway: Success seems to happen when we’re not planning on it but just doing the right thing:happy:
E.g.: My niece got married this month, and when I started this program in August everyone thought I was doing it for the wedding. I WASN’T!! :noway: :noway: I had just had it with the weight :grumble: and by the time the wedding came, I was down 15 lbs. :happy: I got so many compliments and everyone was amazed and wondered how I did it! :blushing: :blushing: I can almost guarantee that if my goal was the wedding, I would have been concentrating on the wrong thing, getting nervous watching the calendar, and wouldn’t have lost! :ohwell:
And now…..what goal would I have? Do it for YOU, for HEALTHY changes, and for TODAY and you might be surprised how much better you’ll do!! I am now down 20 lbs and no wedding!!! Just pure satisfaction and gratitude!:drinker: :drinker: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I agree with the article. If you “go on” something….there’s always the fear of “going off” of it.

Mamacindy: That recipe sounds great!

:ohwell: Barbie: I lost my electricity yesterday just as I was about to get on my treadmill!! My husband said I should have still done it and would have worked off more calories :laugh: (his sense of humor)
Those propane grills come in handy, we have a gas grill on the deck so we’re never stuck for a good meal.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Have a great "rest of the weekend" everyone!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

BirdieM:smooched:

Good morning everyone. I am so sorry that I have been MIA. I miss all of you and realize that I need the help and encouragement that I get from this thread. I will just have to fight more for the computer or sneak in some computer time at work when no one is looking.

It sounds like several of you are having some terrible weather. I think that losing power is very romantic. Just light some candles and cuddle up with your loved ones.

:flowerforyou: Fabulocity, it sounds like you really have it together. I am sure that you will succeed with your weight lose and healthy life style.

I have added another Zumba hour to my week. Plus, I am now doing two hours per week of strength classes. I am hoping that upping my exercises that I can jump start my weight lose some.

:flowerforyou: Wow, SuziQ...I just noticed your new picture. You look soooo thin in it.

Good morning everyone. I am so sorry that I have been MIA. I miss all of you and realize that I need the help and encouragement that I get from this thread. I will just have to fight more for the computer or sneak in some computer time at work when no one is looking.

Sometimes it's hard to get time on the computer.:ohwell: I hate getting behind , which I do at times, because the posts go up so fast I can't catch up:laugh: :laugh: If it's slow at work, I do some reading and some posting. Sometimes my husband and daughter take up the time and I just ask them to let me use it! We are worth it. YOU are worth it and I believe it's something that helps with our journey
BirdieM

I have added another Zumba hour to my week. Plus, I am now doing two hours per week of strength classes. I am hoping that upping my exercises that I can jump start my weight lose some.





Hello and good afternoon. What is Zumba? Sounds interesting. I have seen it in other post and am curious, Rosemary

Good evening ladies,
I have been absent today cause Hubby and I went shopping. We got up this morning and took our winter clothes out of the barn. It has finally turned cold here in South Louisiana. When hubby put his jeans on they were entirely too big. I tried on all of my clothes from last winter and very little fit. I really dont need anything right away but hubby did so I suggested we go shopping. We went to Baton Rouge and were very successful. He got his jeans. I bought two pair of boots. Got a very good sale. One pair was only $6.00. I also bought me a little black dress. I needed a basic black and it was on sale plus I had a coupon. The best part was it was a size 10. We ate out twice but ate very well. I came home and ate cereal for supper. Sounds like you are all doing well. Tired now so I will talk to you tomorrow.
Vicki M

Way to go Vicky! a size ten!!!! :happy: Doesn't it feel wonderful!!!

I'm still getting used to my flatter tummy. i'm not where I want or need to be yet, but it sure is fun to be able to wear cute clothes again. I actually went shopping in skinny jeans tucked into my boots this weekend. A first for me. Last time I remember being this thin was about 12 years ago.

Took the day off today from exercise but have stayed within my calorie limits and am drinking all my water. Visitinga freind who eats the same way sure has made things eaiser.

Hello Everyone,

Haven't posted much this week haven't done well but tommorow is a new day and week so I hope to do better. My husband is out of the country this week and I have really missed him.

Good night all,

Lynn

Hi Everyone,

I managed to get some things done today, but unfortunately, most of them were not things I set out to do, so I am going to be busy on Monday catching up.

Tonight I got together with my two closest friends, who also know one another, but as we sat there we realized we hadn't all three been together since the 4th of July!! Considering we all live within 10 miles of one another, it is a testament to how busy our schedules are.

Yesterday was a birthday for one of these ladies. The birthday girl has the best home for entertaining, and if we had dinner at my house, we would have two little "helpers" underfoot, so I made dinner at the birthday girl's house.

We had halibut fillet, baked in a little olive oil, seasoned with lemon juice and dill and a little italian seasoning. It was finished off with shredded Parmesan cheese, added during the last 5 minutes of baking.--Delicious!! I also did roasted carrots, and there is a fantastic whole grain bread from the Walmart Bakery called " Filone" that I baked in foil and a little "Smart Balance" spread. My other friend made a great green salad. We finished things off with fresh strawberries, topped with Redi Whip whipped cream, and those little Walmart Bakery mini cupcakes, chocolate of course. I managed to forget the birthday candles, but that didn't stop us from singing!!:laugh:

We finished off the evening by unclogging the birthday girl's kitchen sink!! Her husband has a habit of putting things down the drain without benefit of the disposal, and it caught up with us tonight, but thanks to a "plumber's helper" the whole problem went down the drain!!:drinker: :drinker:

I have to get off of here. Tomorrow is doggy beauty parlor day and I have to get the babies out the door by 8:30a for their appointment.

Have a good week. As always, I am thankful that at 4 am I will still be sleeping tomorrow, :drinker: :drinker: unless Mai Li decides otherwise!!!:laugh: :laugh:


Barb

Barb, sounds like an interesting BD party!
Good luck with the doggies getting all spruced up today!
BirdieM:flowerforyou:

Sorry ladies it is me again. I forgot the best news.
Hubby is at his goal weight. He weighs 175 now. His BMI is in healthy range. not overweight any longer. Now maybe I can get below his weight. Just wanted to share his success with you.
Vicki M

Morning Ladies

Bright and sunny in NW Ontario today - figures since its Monday!

Well I did it!! I joined a gym!! I still can't believe it but its true. I have an orientation wednesday night and plan to go twice more this week. I'm terrified and feeling sickly about it but if I don't start somewhere I'll always feel that way. Thanks for the encouragement I've gleaned from this thread. I remember posting that I would have to lose 50-60 lbs before I joined a gym. Now I've changed my attitude. Even if I am the largest one there, I won't be for long because I'm going to work my butt off - and my belly and my thighs:laugh: I've purchased a year-long full membership that grants me access to a weight loss support class called "Fit to Win" and a variety of fitness classes and the gym itself. I will just partake in the gym and the weight loss group for now and then when my body is accustomed to working out, I'll try a class or two. Wish me luck!!

My weight has gone really crazy. I have been quite careful and am gaining steadily. My monthly visitor skipped September so maybe that's a part of it. The rest of the problem is my nutrition. My goal this week is to question every morsel of food I consume. No mindless eating and no unhealthy food.
I want to be successful by using only real food - no supplements and no replacements for food. I say this because I feel like trying something but I know that there is nothing like healthy food to get the job done.

VickyM Good news for you and hubby Congrats:flowerforyou:

Take care all and keep up the good work.


Heather

:ohwell: Vicky: I, too, have that same feeling about pictures. I feel good about myself but take horrible pictures! I went to a wedding last year and everyone said I looke nice. Then I saw a picture of me and it wasn’t very flattering. Even my sister, who took the picture, told me that I looked much nicer than that pictures showed. Nonetheless am going to start taking more so I can see the progress. Maybe if I take a lot…a few will be good!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Congratulations to your hubby! It’s an unfair world with men vs. women in the weight loss field. They always lose more…and faster than us even when we’re putting more into it!:explode:

:flowerforyou: Mamacindy: Congratulations on the loss. 1 lb doesn’t seem like much until you think about a lb of butter! That, 1 lbs, sitting on your hips (or wherever) is much more noticeable than you realize.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Heather: Joining a gym is a real positive move! That means you are focused and that’s half the battle!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Becky and everyone else have a good day.

I came home not feeling too well so I might check in later.

BirdieM:smooched:

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Thanks swissmiss They do have classes and once I get used to the equipment and fitting anything else into my schedule, I will be trying these ones: Cardio Salsa (latin dance), Start You Up , variety of things from low impact aerobics to pilates - 6 a.m.:yawn: and Fit and Firm (basic toning) There is also belly dancing and lots of yoga but if I can get myself around all of the things I'm signed up for I will be very pleased. If I can reach a better level of fitness, they also have Boot Camp in two different intensities. I have chosen a membership that includes all the above.
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Benson,

I was using a physical therapy gym for the first two months of this trip. This gym only had weights and cardio equipment. When that program ended, I joined the local Y which has classes. My weight loss has increased since I am taking Zumba (latin dancing) and yoga in addition to using the weights and treadmill. I do not think I have every sweated so much as when I am in the Zumba class. I think the classes challenge me to do more than when I an on a treadmill killing time. Anyway good luck with gym.

Susan

Vicki and Birdie,

I feel as you do about pictures vs mirrors. I look in the mirror and feel pretty good, then I see a picture taken of me recently, and I feel like it still looks like what I used to look like, though people around me say they can see a big difference.

I had a very strange experience today. I decided to update myself on this new "Mineral" makeup that has shown up lately, so at the suggestion of someone, I went to the local "Ulta" store, and asked about having someone recommend colors, etc. This woman was about our age, 50 ish, and told me that certain products of that type were not a good choice as they emphasized wrinkles:grumble:

She then recommended a particular brand and proceeded to apply it, along with other products. I went in there with eyebrow pencil, a little liner and some mascara. Since my hair is reddish and I have fair skin, I have learned that really DARK liners and pencils look like they belong on someone else. They don't look like they belong with my hair color.

Imagine my surprise when she was finished and here I was with dark blackish eyebrows and liner and mascara.:noway: She had shaped my brows in such a way that to me it looked like I was sad, the optical illusion of my eyes being down turned. I thought it looked like hell, so when she asked me what I thought, I told her it was "different" which was no lie!!:laugh: I also stick to lipstick shades that are reddish with maybe a slight hint of orange. I use a Loreal shade called "spiced cider." She did my lips in something she called "Rush hour" (a kind of mauve) and when I mentioned this was not a shade I would have chosen, she starts telling me how it can also be used a a blush. It was not the right color for THAT either!!:laugh: Just for the heck of it, I asked how much the lip color was--22 bucks!!!:noway: I took another look at the face in the mirror that I didn't recognize and decided that I could do just fine on my own, thank you very much!!!:laugh: :laugh:

This "esthetician" was satisfied with the explanation that I was not going to buy anything now because I wanted to wait 24 hours to see my sensitive skin reacted to anything!! Never mind the skin reaction, maybe it was that "rush hour" lip color, or my common sense , but I "rushed" like the wind to the nearest exit!!!!:laugh: :laugh:

Have any of you ever had an experience like this? It makes me wonder what kind of training they are giving in this field nowadays...

Yes, I've had that same make-over experience! I ended up with an amazing amount of light blue shadow on my eyes in the 1980s. I usually opt for the smoky eye look, so it was hard to get home (on mass transit, no less) fast enough to remove all of that eye make-up!
I've have heard it suggested that we find a sales gal with our same coloring to apply our make-up, and/or to color our hair.
To help pick out our clothing, the same sized woman would help.