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  • Thank you everyone for your kind and understanding words.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012 Comment by joylaut May 2012
  • So good to see all the new gals and all of you familiar to me. I was dedicated to mfp all last year and lost 20lbs. Gained back 6 this year. Last fall my life turned upside down. Briefly, My 88yo mom in NJ very suddenly became ill. I left everything here in CA to be with her (I'm an only child) and take care of her. With…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012 Comment by joylaut May 2012
  • Hello Friends, It's been a while since I've been here or even posted. It's interesting how quickly life can turn upside down. I'll post more later so that you are not left wondering... I will say that for all of last year that I used mfp, I actually lost 20 pounds. Since the beginning of this year, I managed to gain back…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2012 Comment by joylaut May 2012
  • My favorite lunch to take to work is baby spinach, topped with walnuts, crumbled feta, fresh raspberries (if not in season then dried cranberries) and smoked salmon pieces. Toss with a raspberry walnut or balsamic vinegrette.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • Headache is gone, slept great last night but still got sleepy at work by late afternoon. I identify with some of you who reported working long days --- makes it difficult to fit in a workout. My schedule is looking a little lighter this week, weather is still cool enough to go out mid-day for a walk. Even though, I cut out…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • Splitting headache ( not a migraine) all day today so I'll keep this brief. Did not get hardly anything done on my to do list. Did go out for the short walk -- Gotta keep Cassie happy. Michelle & Star -- When I say sugar free, I am not using sugar or fake sugar replacements. I allow a drizzle of honey on my tofutti cream…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • For those who missed my previous post: www.forksoverknives.com For the article on sugar, google NY Times - sugar Joy
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • Wow, Birdie, that was quite a shocker. It's one thing to live in a bedroom community but to have it happen right next door?! Dee - condolences. Mimi - I know about Food Inc but am not sure I have the stomach to watch it. Fortunately, Forks Over Knives doesn't show the horrors of the food industry. It just focuses on the…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • Hello everyone and welcome new people. This is a great group of supportive women. I had a break through tonight: Usually if I don't have a full hour or if I'm too tired, I just don't walk at all. Something in me shifted tonight, came home from work at 8, (tired) it was still light and I thought, I don't want to do my 3…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE Comment by joylaut June 2011
  • Hello Everyone. I've missed all of you so I was glad to catch up on posts tonight. I've been really busy with clients and even busier because I am leaving town next week. Off to NJ to visit my mom, turning 88 on the 20th and to visit with family. I am a bit concerned because my family does not eat particularly well and I…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ for MAY Comment by joylaut May 2011
  • Lynn, Thank you so much for keeping in touch with me. I do appreciate it. I was on vacation last week, without electronics -- celebrating 30 years of marriage. The week before that, crazy busy at work and getting my taxes done. I didn't want them hanging over my head while I was on vacation. Didn't post my food but I found…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ for April Comment by joylaut April 2011
  • Lynn, Thank you so much for keeping in touch with me. I do appreciate it. I was on vacation last week, without electronics -- celebrating 30 years of marriage. The week before that, crazy busy at work and getting my taxes done. I didn't want them hanging over my head while I was on vacation. Didn't post my food but I found…
    in Fit and Fun Sized April 2010 Comment by joylaut April 2011
  • I've read all the posts but my wrists hurt so I can't type a whole lot. I've been scrubbing walls ALL day as part of the prep for painting our rental. I can't work on it with my DH tomorrow as I work tomorrow afternoon. But I wanted to cut down on his workload by washing down the walls so all he has to do is paint. The…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes.. I worked only this morning so this afternoon, went on a hike - the weather was sunny and spring. Received birthday cards and phonecalls and fb posts -- it's so great to receive so much positive energy. Out to dinner and Barbie's message to Amanda was true -- from posting and being…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • A quick hello. Today was a Veeerry long work day so no exercise but within calorie range. Yesterday spent the day cleaning our rental. We have about two more weekends of work. Good for burning calories, anyway. And we already have a tenant. Wish me luck tomorrow, special day and dinner out at a fancy, schmancy restaurant.…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Here's some Maxine wisdom for you gals: I tried to download it with the cartoon picture of her but it didn't work. Anyway, you all know who she is. So, you're a sick senior citizen and the government says there is no nursing home available for you - what do you do ? Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Hello All, Well I haven't been perfect but I really love MFP to help me track calories. I don't get too crazy if I'm a few over and sometimes that just motivates me to do a little stretching before I go to bed. As a result, I lost another 3 pounds. Now my total is not much, I've only lost 7 since mid January but i like…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Well, jury duty is over, as is squeezing in all my clients around it. The sun is out tomorrow. All that, means me and Cassie can get our nice long walk in tomorrow. :happy: Maybe I'll throw in some dumbbell exercises. And maybe I'll get around to pulling together income tax stuff :frown: TGIF ladies. Joy
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Hi Everyone, I just caught up on posts. Welcome all our newbies. Mary, you can post as much as you want - I love hearing from you. I've been doing an online class that has taken up my computer time. Now this week, it's jury duty by day and squeezing my clients in at night. My DH is in charge of meals as a result and…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH Comment by joylaut March 2011
  • Hello all. I've been checking in to read posts almost daily. I'm taking an online class so my computer time is spent posting there. However I am still logging my food daily. I'm learning to make better choices when eating out. Ate out twice last weekend and stayed in my cal range one day. The other day I went over my…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • Amanda - My sympathies for your family. The parents must be devastated. Debra, Kackie - hope your moves have gone well. Barb, we also have rentals but ours a bit closer to us at 2 hours for one and 15 mins for the other. the 2 hours away is enough of a headache, I can't imagine 6! Linda - never knew anyone who live in…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone. Welcome new people. I think you will love this group. I've been very inspired by reading other's struggles, successes and weight lost!!! Like some of you mentioned…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • Been reading, not posting. Tired this past week but work was slow and I got to sleep in a few days. It seemed to help. Welcome new ones. My regards to those of you having a hard time of things (or whose family members are - I know you still carry it with you) Here's a laugh to brighten your day. This came to me via email…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • MJ, Thanks - those darling kids in my profile pic, are actually my grandsons. :bigsmile:
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • Mary - hope you have water Robin- can't wait to see pix. Your dtr is beautiful. 800 is a lot to go thru. Barbie - Are you staying in the same community and moving farther away? Welcome new people. mj - I echo what everyone else said, you look like a kid! I'm psyching myself for the weigh in on Mon MacMadam. I'm pretty sure…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • Welcome back Robin, Mac, I'm with you in Monday ticker posting. XS, Amanda? Awesome! In fact your post pic looks really good, too. Mary, do you not have water because it is freezing in your pipes? I hear Boston is using the last of it's available snow days, tomorrow. I feel for all of you with the crazy awful weather you…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • Welcome newcomers! I know i've said this before but mfp and this thread have helped me stay on track better than anything I have ever tried before. My eating is more mindful than ever. I don't deprive myself -- I just manage my calories. Tonight I walked so I had a gluten free brownie. But before I did so, I entered my…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY Comment by joylaut February 2011
  • To icubsn -- Why is it that we health care providers always provide health care to ourselves, last? Steven Covey once said, "I never met a person, who on their death bed, said they wished they had spent more time at the office." It's now or never, nurse girl. If you wait another 5 to 10 years, it gets harder. I'm now 59…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY Comment by joylaut January 2011
  • We are all sending positive open iris energy to you. I echo the deep breathes and Hey, you've lost weight so I'm sure you look much better than the exes put together... Stand tall, walk proudly.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY Comment by joylaut January 2011
  • Amanda, how about eggplant parmesan? You can have a nice full salad and wine. I also do not eat meat but DH does so often I will make a casserole that is half and half. So even for the parmesan, you can make half of it chicken for your DH. I personally could not have a Valentines Day without chocolate, calories be damned!…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY Comment by joylaut January 2011
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