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  • 617 days...down almost 50 lbs....at 73 yrs old, and insulin resistant...hypo-thyroid after thyroid cancer...with metabolic-syndrome I am happy that I have lost it slowly and am keeping it off and still goin! Doing every other day modified fasting and it is working for me!
    in How many consecutive days have you logged in? Comment by barbaraaloska January 2021
  • Hello Everyone!! My name is Barbara Ann,I am 65, I live in Sequim, Wa with my hubby of 43 yrs and two Jack Russell Terriorists..... I have weighed over 200lbs since the birth of our twin sons over 42 yrs ago..............my high weight was 319....the lowest I have ever been able to get was 204....I am the YO YO champion!!…
    in Introduce yourself! Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • :flowerforyou: Started my day with a sweet potato hash mixed with red bell peppers(1), diced smoked sausage and a scrambled egg to tie it together. Lunch was water pack albacore, dill relish, evoo mayo,spicy brown mustard all rolled up in(2) butter lettuce leaves:tongue: afternoon Snack was fresh strawberries(3) and blue…
    in Fruit & Veggie 1-Day Challenge – Saturday Feb 2, 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • Good Morning all!!!!:happy: We actually had a glorious sunrise this morning in Sequim,WA!! Its so grey and gloomy here in the winter, a day with sunshine makes you feel on top of the world!! Moxie..you are not alone in being new to this forum, and the chatter and fast pace is a bit overwhelming, but its soooo uplifting to…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • "I have started the archeological dig that is my office/sewing room, discovered my desk, most of the floor and a whole lot of junk that needed to be tossed. My cutting table is the temporary sorting area for miscellaneous papers (most of which will be tossed). I also bought some containers to organize my quilting projects…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • breakfast sammy this morning with egg, sausage pattie and two butter lettuce leaves lunch was stirfry of baby summer squash, carrot, brussel sprouts, mushrooms and a bit of left over steak dinner, nice salad and then small serving of shrimp and grits with andouille chicken sausage honey crisp apple and a handful of fresh…
    in Fruit & Veggie 1-Day Challenge – Saturday Feb 2, 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • I will give it a go, have not done my meal plan for the day yet, will report each evening on my intake for the day so it will be accurate. Thank you Renny, this is a great challenge! Barbara in Sequim,Wa
    in Fruit & Veggie 1-Day Challenge – Saturday Feb 2, 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • Its been a busy day with Health exam, home for Turkey BLT on romaine (no bread) then off to cards with friends and tons of snacks..I kept a tight curb on snacking, drank lots of black coffee! Janice in Ontario, do not be discouraged, this "two" will pass!!:wink: Lori H..Big congrats on the grandbaby, the plus with C's is…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • Ready!!:bigsmile: Scale this morning...266.5 :huh: Barbara Ann in Sequim, Wa
    in weigh in? Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • Good Morning Lovely ladies!! Thank you Barbie for the Feb Thread!:happy: Off to the Doctor this morning for my first annual "Wellness Exam" under Medicare..... Just joined in this past week so no goals listed for January Goals for Feb: Get on Airdyne every day that I am physically able for heart health:heart: Drink 6 to 8…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • Please know that I am readying everyone's post, trying to get a handle on who you all are, and so very grateful that I found this group. I will jump in when I have a better sense of whom I am referring to..:blushing: For today, I DID get back on the Airdyne, struggled some because my legs were weak and sore from yesterday,…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska February 2013
  • below the picture....the arrow on the right to message that person and request being friends. easy!!
    in Hi. Anybody can add me. I need friends. This means you. Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Is it possible that you are building muscle? Remember that muscle weighs 3 times what fat weighs, and if your cloths are fitting better, there must be some fat gone...:wink: You might want to have a BMI done for a reference point as you continue.
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!:bigsmile: I just removed all the stuff piled in from of my Airdyne exercise bike, put the tv on HGTV and cranked off 10 minutes and almost 2 miles!!!! I have not been on that thing in months!! I thought I would do good to get 3 or 4 mintues....and I went 10 !!!! I just pushed myself and what a great…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Good Morning All!!:flowerforyou: Its going to be a good day, I am determined to clear a path to my Airdyne bike in the office/craft/exercise room....:blushing: and start using it daily. I have post polio syndrome and have to wear a cumbersome leg brace for a severe drop foot and tire very quickly but every little bit helps…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Thanks for the update on the bump Renny!! I'll get the hang of it! And Meg, EVOO is extra virgin olive oil.....and you will love crisp hot crunchy Kale chips fresh out of the oven! And so easy!! Barbie...where to you take line dancing? I know that the Eagles here in Sequim (Yes....cold drizzly NW Washington) have line…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Bump for later.... Still not getting the bump thing, each time I have to hunt down where I was ? Tried to go tooo light with lunch, was starving by the time I came out of violin class, convinced myself to drive past all the fast food places, stopped at Safeway to pick up a few things, did not make it out of the store…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Bump!! Off for my violin lesson with healthy lunch in hand...went on the KFC website and looked at nutritionals...scared myself good!! In answer to several questions, I was an Air Force Brat, my father was SAC and we moved ALOT.so he never wanted me to take up a musical instrument as one school district would have music…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Off for a busy day today...I still have not figured out why...:huh: but at this stage of my life, I decided to take up the violin...........I am a year + into my lessons, and learning to read music at the same time, (I liken it to learning a foreign language) and can actually play!! Not well, but well enough to be…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Newbie Barbara Ann here.....could not remember how to get back here after day one?? Is there a way to bookmark it on my home page??:ohwell: I really am enjoying the food log, and everyone has been so welcoming and offering to be a pal, I think I have found a "happy place" Would love to share my favorite Kale recipe......…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
  • Hello Everyone......I'm all in!!!
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  • Good Afternoon to all :blushing: I'm brand new to myfitnesspal, just learning my way around. Name is Barbara , 65, married 43 yrs, 4 adult children, 7 grandchildren, happily retired and living in Sequim, Wa. I have been obese my entire adult life, have been on so many "diets" I lost count years ago...:sad: , This time I am…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013 Comment by barbaraaloska January 2013
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