WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER

Yesterday was wild. Thanksgiving dinner was okay. I had a small meal and wasn't uncomfortably stuffed afterwards. But then we had the pie. First, after buying a pumpkin pie when I bought the turkey, Mr. Mac went out and bought a SECOND one while I was on vacation. I was really pissed at him. There are only 4 people in our house and only 3 even eat pumpkin pie. Not to mention, if you are going to make two pies for Thanksgiving, wouldn't you want the second one to be a different flavor?

I adore pumpkin pie and had planned to have a piece, but with two pies sitting there, my one piece turned into three! (And we still never even touched the second pie.) I was very annoyed.

I took Mini-Mac out with me around 11:30pm to the Toys R Us. They were having their Black Friday sales starting at midnight. We bought lots of stuff for various family kids and then went to get into the ENORMOUS lines. Our line was moving pretty well but then it suddenly slowed down to a crawl. I figured out that they were talking two people for every one person in the other line (somehow two lines formed on either side of the store). They also reserved TWO cash registers for people applying for the TRU credit card. I was livid and, at one point, almost walked out of the store. I hate that particular TRU and rarely go there. Now I remember why.

It took so long that we arrived at Old Navy at 3:05. It had started to rain so it wasn't so horrible getting there once they were letting people in and I got smarter about getting in line before we were actually done this time. (Mini-Mac and I would take turns leaving the line to get more stuff.) Even so, getting in late, made us get into the line when it was REALLY long and we didn't get out of there until 5:30 am. Kohls had opened at 4am but we skipped that (got most of what we would have gotten there at TRU and ON) and went right to Target.

Because we got to Target 40 min. after they opened, there were no lines to get in and the lines to checkout had diminished.

This is my first time doing Black Friday and I think it might be my last. Yeah, I spent less than last year but I don't feel like the deals were so killer that it made up for standing in line for about 3 hours total between the 3 stores. Plus, nothing we got at the stores was part of their "doorbuster" selection so we could have waited until today to get it. Or even tomorrow. Of course, a lot of it would have sold out by then, but it wasn't anything we couldn't have gotten something else instead.

Plus, being up all night made me very hungry. So I ended up going over my calories by about 700 yesterday. I don't think it's going to show up on the scale, but I'm not happy about it.

I did get a killer deal on some Garmin Nuvis but that was online. Next year I'm only going to do the online Black Friday sales, I think.

Good e.vening ladies,
I am about to turn it but wanted to say Hi first. We arrived in Branson about 4 PM. Not really a bad drive but just a long one. We got settled in and bathed the girls and us and went to a nice mall on the river. We had dinner and walked a while and now are turning in. Tommorrow is a slow day except for riding Polar Express tomorrow night. We will find gym tomorrow and have a good work out. Emma needs something now so I better go. Hope to see you tomorrow.
VickiM

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Good Morning, Happy Saturday :bigsmile:
We don't shop for Christmas so I ignored the stores yesterday......hubby forgot what day it was and innocently went to WalMart to buy all weather floor mats for our new car (did I tell you that we traded in the little red car and bought a sensible Ford Taurus to use for our business?) He had a huge shock when he saw the crowds of shoppers but he got his mats and three new movies. He started shampooing carpets yesterday and got up early this morning and got to work again.

There are some more craft fairs today so we'll go walk through them. One of them is connected to the farmers' market so we may be able to buy some vegetables.

:flowerforyou: Jeannie I'm glad you're back on track......every road has a few bumps and then flattens out again.......you can do it.

:flowerforyou: laniv, glad your knee is feeling better:bigsmile:

I think it's time for breakfast.......I love being in touch with all of you every day. hugs Barbie

Hi all,
I came home from the hospital Thursday and am mostly staying in bed.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I will have a catheter in until Sunday so I am not moving and uncomfortable but so happy to be home. :sick: :sick: To those who asked for more detail about my hysterectomy surgery I will reply privately. :embarassed: :embarassed:
My eating is mostly liquid or soft solids. My husband cooked a lovely dinner and we had 2 close friends come over to hang out but I stayed in bed with my pets, tv, laptop and visited with them a little. My appetite is determined by my intestinal discomfort so food doesn’t seem to be all that interesting. I am sure that will change as my digestion function returns to normal but for now I am being very cautious.
Mary- I am so happy that Suzie-Q is ok. I think that is a Thanksgiving miracle.
I am thankful for all your posts about the ups and downs of holiday eating. This is a good warm up for next month’s food fest. I have read all the posts and will be utilizing the creative ideas to stay on track.
For now I am focused on following directions, drinking lots of liquids:drinker: :drinker: and appreciating my lovely husband who is taking loving care of me, our pets and our home with a generous spirit and good humor.
Grateful for lots
Lianne

:flowerforyou: kc, also have a daughter that doesn't think that I can do anything right. I would get so upset and end up going off by myself to cry. I have learned to be very careful what I say to her and if she is in one of her moods then I avoid her. Please do not allow her to discourage you. Some kids like to put parents on a guilt trip. Don't know why. Unfortunately, they can make a holiday uncomfortable.

:flowerforyou: Lianne, glad that you are out of the hospital. I sent you a message.:flowerforyou:

Just a quick pop in:

Did pretty well thanksgiving day. I never shop on Black Friday because the saving isn't worth the crowd to me.

I made a wonderful Turkey curry soup with leftovers today. It was good good good.

Hubby & I took the dog to walk in a new park in our county. It has a dog park and we had never been to one. Hubby said it was like slumming because our fenced in back yard is actually nicer. We did like the hiking trail though and will probably go back for that. We want to do the one that goes to the lake. It was a little muddy in spots but the weather was mild today and there was practically no one there.

I'm waiting till Monday to weigh. I've been trying to be real good so I'll see what has happened. My only slip up was a piece of coconut cake at my sisters house. I just couldn't resist.

Kc- I have a rotten step-daughter, so I understand what you are going through. It hurts, but it's her not you. Keep focused on you and what you need.

This is the 3rd Saturday in a row that I went swimming. My son is still sick, so it was just my daughter and I. We hope to make it a family outing as soon as everyone is well. I swam for an hour and did 15 laps at least. I kept loosing count.

In reading how my 2 pound gain might be water weight, I'm going to put the tea pot on and have a cup and push the water the rest of today and tomorrow.

I've got a pot of posole (green chili, pork, corn and onions) on the stove and it smells wonderful and is only 150 calories per cup. That means I can have a nice large bowl for dinner.

Have a nice evening.

Jeannie

I gained only 1 lb from my Thanksgiving feast. Not too bad considering I had way too much whip cream on my pumpkin pie. Isnt it something how I can feel so guilty over the over indulgent that I use do so regularly. I think I have accomplished the new lifestyle change. Thanksgiving was only one day....now back to my new normal way of eating.
Love reading all your posts...get much info from them. Thanks!:flowerforyou:
angl:bigsmile: I finally found those smiley faces:laugh: :smooched:

I gained around 3lbs. from Thursday to Friday...now I am down two again! It must be the water weight.:drinker: I decided not to worry and enjoyed being with my boys. I didn't have seconds and did some exercise on Thanksgiving Day. We had company the night before and relaxed most of the day. My son went back to school so No More desserts (every night)! :bigsmile: I feel very blessed to have my family and new friends on MFP. Thanks for keeping us motivated.

Would like to join in>>been off and on this site since Sept and thinking it is time to get serious. Updated things and ready to go! Tomorrow is Dec. 1st and even though this may not be the best time of year, need to start somewhere!
What are some of the things you post or goals that you all have set for yourself??:flowerforyou:

Well, I've been locked out for a few days and couldn't find the new thread....but I'm back. Hope all of you had a wonderful T-giving. Mine was great. My eating wasn't as bad as it has been in the past. However, since my weigh in day is Friday, I decided to skip last week and just concentrate on getting back on track. Hoping for a good weigh in this Friday.

Kay,

Welcome back!

I started MFP last November but I didn't start actually trying to loose weight until January. Your right it is a hard time of the year to try and change your lifestyle. I used November and December to look at and chart what I was eating to cause me to weigh what I did. I couldn't believe it! I really was eating enough. From there I started slowly modifying my diet to cut out and cut back and cut down. It's been a long haul, but well worth it.

I set my calories to the next round number to my BMR. BMR = 1276, calories set to 1300. That should take off 2 pounds per month. It is a slow going goal as it will take me another year to get close to where I should be.

What ever goals you set for December, good luck with them. Just don't get discouraged and keep posting and tracking your foods. I was told in a Diet and Nutrition class that 80% of the people who track their foods are successful with what ever weight loss program they use. Not sure if that is a fact or not. But, it is one of the reasons I joined MFP.

Jeannie

PS: I was also told that 80% of people who excercise with a dog are successful too. Not sure about the truth in that either, but I do use it to encourage people to get a dog if they can.

Hello to Kay. I am also new to this group though I started MFP in July. I love the support of everyone. The fact that we are a 50's plus group makes weight loss goals reasonable. It is nice to have our own goals without the outside pressures. December 1st is a great time to begin Life Style changes. That's my new mantra...life style changes (not diet). :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

My diet has fallen to anxiety and stress.
Everyone have a wonderful week and if you don't hear from me for a few days just remember my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Rosemary

This must be such a difficult time for you. Thinking of you and sending best results back to you Rosemary.
Renny

.....Jeannie

PS: I was also told that 80% of people who excercise with a dog are successful too. Not sure about the truth in that either, but I do use it to encourage people to get a dog if they can.

So if I have THREE dogs, I guess that means I have a 240% chance of success????:noway: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker: :drinker:

Gee, guess I can't fail!!!!\\

On a more serious note, Rosemary, so sorry to hear about your MIl's diagnosis. Let us pray that whatever treatment is selected is a success.

Take care all..

Barb