WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2012

I feel the same Snoozie - my doctor wants to watch my cholestoral and I said that I can fix it with diet and exercise....thank you for the post and keep in touch...:happy:

Red Yeast Rice is great to lower cholesterol and also Mega Red Krill Oil, Ive been taking it for 2 years now, my cholesterol was at 280 and I started taking 2 Red Yeast Rice pills and 1 Mega Red Krill Oil every day and lowered it to 180 in 6 months. I get them both at Costo.

Love
Kat

I'm Cj and I'm new here...just found myfitnesspal over the weekend. I've gained and lost and gained and lost and gained...need to do something for me, something permanent. I know from past experience that I can lose by simply keeping track of what I put in my mouth. The problem for me is cultivating the habits of staying there once I lose. I'm way overweight and I know it's not healthy to be in this gain/lose cycle.

Just keeping track yesterday helped incredibly...and I got on my bike and rode 16-1/2 miles yesterday! Felt good - hard, but good. Tonight I entered my eating for today, saw I was a bit over, and went for my socks and sneakers and hopped on the bike, and rode another 10-1/2 miles. I love riding the bike, and my goal is to get to the point where I can make it UP hills without a fuss.

Good morning ladies

I am so cold!!!! I had to put on an extra sweater when I went out earlier ... and my wellies of course - yes, it's raining in London - how unusual!!

I'm not sure what's going on with my body, but I think it's changing shape. My waist is small (24") but I still have 'tummy overhang' from the dreaded loose skin. The strange thing is, although my weight isn't changing and I am still 119 pounds, my boobs seem to have grown. My bras are definitely fuller. That's no bad thing as they were all a bit too big for me, but it's strange that I have a more ample bosom!

It's time for me to get moving, I want to walk down to the village pond this morniing because I'm expecting a delivery after lunch. So I shall say toodles for now. Have a good day if you possibly can please.

Love to all.
Amanda x

Good Tuesday morning to one and all. :flowerforyou:

My gosh, Kat, 116 degrees? :noway: Yikes!! We're enjoying mid-80's here in Portland.

And Amanda, you're there in rainy London, wowie. At least you have boobs under that sweater! :laugh: I hope you'll pass on the information of how you got them to grow. Mine have dwindled to almost nothing. :ohwell:


I did my walk/jog episode for 2.5 miles yesterday morning and I'm about to head down to the track for another go. Strength training has taken a back seat to gardening, and I can feel my biceps have deflated a bit from when I was doing push ups.regularly. I work hard in the gardens, but it's just not the same as strength training. Daily digging and weeding, plus braiding garlic and shelling peas...my hands are lean and mean. :bigsmile:

I have a gig tonight, playing guitar and singing at a birthday party for a friend in a club downtown. I'll probably have to take a snack of some sort to eat after work since there won't be time for dinner. There'll be birthday cake and wine at the party. Telling myself "a little dab will do ya!" Cake and me, well, we don't see eye to eye. :grumble: It has PIG OUT written all over it.

Have a wonderful day, and weclome to everyone new!

jb

:flowerforyou: Lovely Tuesday..

I had a post...clicked it...it went into cyber space:grumble: No time to rewrite it all.

Know that I am thinking of you all and am sending encouragement to everyone.:flowerforyou:

Last night when i got home the weather was so nice that hubby had loaded the bikes and off the resevoir we went. Great bike ride, saw three bucks in velvet and felt fully energized after the bike ride. By the time we had dinner I had made my six week bran muffins, cleaned up the kitchen it was 7:45 and when I was done for the evening it was 8:30 went to log my food from dinner and exercise and realized I had way too many calories that I had left uneaten:grumble: But when it's that late and time for me to get the clothes ready for the next day, shower and try to unwind with a book eating was not going to happen. Will try to do better today. Tomorrow is a weigh in and I'm hoping for a loss (even 1/2 lb would be nice).

Everyone have a good day, drink plenty of water, if you eat it log it and move your body to burn the calories:drinker:

Laura80111

Good morning everyone. I was so lazy today; slept til 1030. Now it's already after 12! That's the bad thing about summers off..I get lazier each day! Lately I have been thinking seriously about retirement, but I'm really not old enough....only 53, but I sure like being in my house and not at work more and more. Strange because I LOVE my job (I'm a professor of nursing). I always said I would never retire; one of my colleagues is 73 and still works part time. Maybe that's what I need; part time!

I did well yesterday; spent 15 minutes of the elliptical which burned a whopping 60 calories. LOL. I can't imagine having the activity level that a lot of you have; biking for miles, all those exercise tapes and classes. Holy cow. You guys are an inspiration. I just hope to be able to go back to my twice-a-week step class by the end of the summer.

Michelle: you sound SO busy! I would love to learn to play Mahjong. I have 2 antique sets with directions, but they have such bad English, no one can figure them out! I'd like to learn the real way to play, not like the "Matching" you see on the internet.

Kat: 116!!!!! WOW. Plus a migraine...ugh. Hope you are feeling better and a little cooler today! We are out of our bad heat wave here in Omaha, and it will be mid-80s today. No more triple digits for a while, but we are really dry.

CJ: Welcome. Come back often!

Amanda: After being so hot here, being cold sounds so refreshing. I've been to London and found it lovely. Will you to to any Olympic events or do you plan to flee when that is in town?

JB: GOod luck with that cake! Fortunately I am not much of a sweet eater, so I could leave the cake. I crave fat and salt! CHEETOS!!!!!!!

Laura80111: I'll keep my fingers crossed for your weigh in. Mine is Friday. UGH. Right before going out of town LOL

Well it's so late I really do need to get going. Every one have a super day and stay strong. OH! I read something in the paper that reminded me of what Barbie said about eating out. The person wrote that when you go out, focus on something other than the food because food is only energy for our bodies whereas the company of good friends is energy for our souls and that's what we really need.

Take care, meg

Just had to quickly post this ... we went to pick my DD up from Heathrow this evening. Her flight from Germany was delayed and after we met up we got into the lift to go to the car park. The doors were just about to close when 2 business men got in and one of them said 'what are the chances?' ... it was my brother who had just flown in from Amsterdam! None of us had any idea that the other was flying today.

Spooky! x

Still no official word from DS :ohwell: ....trying not to focus on it...rode 10 miles on the recumbent bike yesterday and did strength training today..scale is still up then down...I don't think I am completely focused on the eating part...I have noticed lately that when I eat things like cookies, etc.my stomach is not very happy....so I will take that as progress and maybe THAT will help me to stop eating the treats!

Have a good evening, ladies...maybe tomorrow I will be a little more settled...I'll have to get those endorphins rocking early!

:flowerforyou: Hugs and high fives, we are 50+/- and fabulous!

Jen

cj, Nancy - welcome

This talk about boobs reminded me of something we shared once in a body sculpting class I was in. This granddaughter was down the shore and she came into the living room wearing a very see-thru shirt. Her grandmother was horrified, but the teen told her grandmother that she wanted everyone to see her budding rosebuds. Well....the next day the grandmother comes into the living room wearing a very see-thru blouse. When the granddaughter exclaimed her displeasure, the grandmother said "well, if everyone can see your rosebuds, I want everyone to see my hanging baskets".

Kathy - that was me who mentioned needing more support. I've looked into birkenstocks once, must do it again

Got up, exercised for an hour. I was PLANNING to do 30 min of HIIT and 30 min of speed intervals, but I wound up doing one hour of speed intervals, 30 sec on the treadmill at 5mph then 30 sec at 4mph for an hour. Then bowled 5 games. What is with me lately? Talk about crappy! That doesn't even being to describe it. Then went and played mahjongg (maj'd once, would have one other time only I wasn't keeping myself alert so I missed two things that I should have called). Went to one store before mahjongg because they told me they had plain yogurt in 6oz containers, only when I got there they didn't have it. I was so mad!!!! Next time I call and a store says they have what I'm looking for, I'm going to be sure to get the person's name, because if they don't carry the item, you can be sure I'm going to make a stink. Anyway, after mahjongg went to another store that said they had the yogurt and they had it. I really don't need a real large tub of it. anyway, came home, made the pork chops for dinner (I'd defrosted them because Vince didn't write in the calendar that he had shooting so I'd already defrosted and marinated them). Called and made an appt. for Thurs to get my hair colored, so I made them cookies. Even tho I had a plate of veggies in front of me, I had to have some of that dough. Why do I do this? Now I'm on here, then I'll take a shower.

Tomorrow going to do a Leslie Sansone DVD at home because we have Newcomer's General Meeting and then senior bowling.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

:flowerforyou: OMG my abs are so sore...I did 30 min Tae Bo and 45 mins Leslie Sanzone: Walk Your Belly Flat. :huh: Good news lost another 1/2 inch around my belly. Bad news......Probiotics are not helping me ...GO.:frown: I talked to the Dr. about my problem and he prescribed Lactulose at night, probiotics in the morning.
:blushing: I just hope after all this "everything comes out" alright. LOL:blushing:
Welcome to Nancy and all he other new ladies who have decided to join us in this life changing journey.
Prayer and Hugs for everyone struggling and are facing challenges at home
4:30 gonna come mighty soon I better get to bed, Rose
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Another good day. I could get used to this! I drove this morning to the campground where my brother and his family are staying (about 1-1/2 hours away). I nibbled on carrots and tomatoes, some watermelon, 1 slice of cheese and 3 slices of deli chicken (I tracked the calories!) I have to say, woo hoo me!! I drove home late this afternoon and made myself a big, wonderful salad.

I am doing my best to be absolutely religious about logging everything. My nephew's wedding is coming up in a little more than a week. I know that's going to be challenging. My strategy is to track what I eat and log it. It's way to early and I've been off track WAY too long to think I can let loose even a little.

Kackie, I'll be thinking of you at your son's wedding. I hope it's wonderful.

Everyone else, I've read your posts and am thinking of you.

Standing at the computer is helping me stay on it a lot less!

xx Mimi SVQ

p.s. I think I can reclaim my Sister Veggie Queen title again.

Good morning ladies:flowerforyou:

Linda aka SundanceB, thank you, so far this morning the head is not hurting, nor the ear, hope it stays that way!!!!

Barbie, it sure sounds like you stay busy with your gardening, and line dance classes, the few flowers I planted this year died, I actually think they were ment to be in the shade, I planted them in the sun, they look so pitiful now:embarassed:. Line dancing sounds like a lot of fun, I should try to see if there is a class near me.

Tonight I`m going over to my daughters house to stay with my sweet little granddaughters so mom and dad can have a night out, I`m taking roasted chicken, salad and broccoli, and my oldest gdaughter who is 11 is going to make mac&cheese. I really don`t like mac&cheese:noway: , however I will eat a bite or two just because shes making it. I didn`t really know how to log a bite or two in my food diary so I put it in as 1 cup made with skim milk and no butter, I could not believe the calories 267, and 52 carbs,ick (for something I don`t even like!!!). I`m also taking dessert for them, chocolate vita top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream .

It is raining here today, did yesterday too, it has been so hot and dry for quite awhile, my grass had started to turn brown and get crunchy, even the dog didn`t like to walk on it:laugh:. so, I`m gratful for this weather, even though I perfer sunshine:glasses:

Kackie have a wonderful time at the wedding!!!:happy:

Would love to respond to more posts, but time has gotten away from me:grumble: , must get my shower now!!!
will try to check in later on.

Have a fantastic Wednesday everyone!!!:bigsmile:

Hugs,
DeeDee

Good day to all - so much to read!!

Will someone please tell me more specifics about these wonderful ugly shoes that permit a person to get around without so many ortho problems? I NEED THEM!!! I need the best possible support that I can get to do my exercise. Thanks in advance.

And Michele--I would like to learn to play Mah Jongg. I do play tile matching games on the computer. In fact I've got an app on my Kindle Fire and that's what I did while sitting in the doctor's waiting room yesterday. It's portable, only one person needed to play and it keeps me occupied. So all in all, not a bad thing but not the real thing.

Need to write checks again today for some of my dad's bills, time to schedule more doctor's appointments. Same things as usual.

I got an exercise DVD from the library, it's a Chris Powell workout from Extreme Makeover.....it's suppose to have a workout on it for folks with knee problems. Anyone tried it?

Wishing everyone well today. :drinker:

Lin

:flowerforyou: Happy Hump Day,

Meg- I love it..."company of good friends is energy for our souls" I'm thinking that retiring and even if it were part time I would really love it, at least let me try

Lin- crunching bugs YUCK:noway: I haven't heard of the Chris Powell exercise DVD, but I love watching him and reading his website. He's so inspirational and I do enjoy watching him on Extreme Makeover Weightloss Edition, he seems to push his people firmly but gently to succeed.

Amanda- will you get to have any time with your brother? Imagine running into him like that:flowerforyou:

ejNancy- two days is a great start, keep going you are sure to reach your goal:drinker: Its so much easier to stay the course when you preplan your days eating, that's why I do so well during the work week. I bring my breakfast, snacks and lunch to work, log it and that's what I eat...it's when I get home or the weekends that seem to pull me under:grumble:

Jen- keep your focus, from my observations of when I'm up and down it's usually due to my diet or lack there of:grumble: and eating things that I knew I shouldn't. Hoping you hear from your DS soon:flowerforyou:

Jane- isn't it awful when we find that what we thought we could do we really can't:grumble: When I look at some exercises I think that doesn't look too hard and when I try it...well it just doesn't happen:sad: the body just isn't what it used to be.

Michele- rosebuds and hanging baskets:laugh: :laugh: made my day. Thanks.

DeeDee- hope you're feeling better soon.:flowerforyou: Once you start logging food it's amazing how many calories, sodium, fat, carbs, etc are in some things that we used to take for granted and eat at much as we wanted, unfortunately some of those food I really love:sad: so I just don't make them anymore.

Rose- sore abs:huh: but a good sore right? Great job on the exercise you inspire me to do a bit more tonight

Kackie- enjoy your time with the family for your sons wedding. We will look forward to hearing how your week away goes when you return:drinker:

Mimi- great job on reclaiming your title SVQ:flowerforyou:

Barbie- those women are so fortunate to have you as a back up teacher:flowerforyou:

Linda- I don't have any DVD recommendations, but I'm sure someone else will. I know that there are a lot of "Chair" exercises too, you maybe able to find them on line. Good luck:drinker:

rp-it's always fun to have the grandkids:flowerforyou: It's when they are over that I realize why young people have the children, just glad I'm able to keep up with my two

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It's supposed to be in the low 90's today so it's heating back up. Last night we went on another bike ride at the resevoir. I do so love riding the bike outside and when we see wildlife I really love it and last night we saw 1 buck and 5 does and more bunnies than we could count, makes me forget that we live in the city

My weigh in this morning only showed .2 of a loss...but it's still a loss...was hoping for a .4 but as each small bit comes off kicking and screaming I guess I will take what I can :ohwell: no matter how small.

Each morning when I'm putting on my clothes and realizing that I'm wearing a lot of my 2010 wardrobe it encourages me to keep going and then when I see so many success stories it pushes me to drink more water, do a bit more exercise and watch what I'm putting in my mouth. So let's keep going and make our lives another success story that will encourage others to join our ranks:drinker:

Have a great day All.:flowerforyou:

Laura80111