Looking for Ladies in their 50's

[Chloesue]

I am looking for female buddies in their 50's to join me in our weight loss journey.I am 52,married for 30 years.We have two daughters ages 25 and 26.We have been blessed with one grandson who is now 27 months old.
I have been on this WOE since January.I have lost 22 pounds.I am so glad that I have found this forum.It has given me the extra push that I need.As of yesterday I started riding my stationary bike again.I have set a goal to ride it at least 20 minutes a day for at least a week.After the first week I will see how I feel.If I am not too sore I will increase the time to 30 minutes.
Hope others my age will join me here.Will look forward to meeting you.
Nancy :wiggle:

[MizSteaks]

I accept the bike riding challenge! WOOHOO! I need a push to get back on mine. How fast are we going to pedal? I like staying around 15 to 17 mph. Is that acceptable or shall we just go at our own speed? I will TRY for 20 minutes tomorrow. It's been a couple months since I've been on mine and my knees are a problem right now. But...no excuses! Thanks for the 'push'...I needed it.

Hey...great 'given' name you've got there Chloesue! Us 'Nancys' have gotta stick together!

Low Carb Pedal Power!!
Nance

You know...we could have our own excercise thread geared to working around aching joints and call it the Pedal Pushers or something. Just another random thought. My brain is short circuiting today!

[Chloesue]

Hi Nancy,
It's great meeting you.Glad you want to join me in riding our stationary bikes.To be honest I don't even know how fast I am pedaling.I got my bike at a yard sale last year.I still need to figure out how to take the cover off of the area where the battery goes.Until then I just pedal away and go for 20 minutes.
Chloesue is the name of one of my cats.It's always hard to pick a good username so I thought that I would give the name of one of my cats a try and it worked:)
Good luck with riding your bike.
Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Well it doesn't matter how fast...what matters is the DOING it right? Thanks for getting me motivated. That's what I was hoping to have happen on here!

Nancy to Nancy
G'Nite!

[MizSteaks]

Whew! I had forgotten how GOOD it feels to move! Thank you Chloemae for getting me up off my duff. Did 20 minutes this morning and that added up to 4.8 miles!

Have a great day!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Nance,
Hope others join us here.It would be nice to have a few others join us in our exercise and being accountable to others.
I have riden my stationary bike for 20 mintues both Friday and Saturday.I just started riding it again on Friday so I am doing really good so far.
Haven't ridden it yet today but I will :wiggle:
I have noticed that I seem lighter on my feet now that I am exercising again.I did some shopping at our Super Wal-Mart already today.It was nice to walk around the store and get some walking in also.We have a huge Super Wal-Mart.I was all over the store so I am sure I got a lot of walking in.I would love to get a pedometer.Do you have one?
Keep up the good work on riding your bike. :thup:
Nancy

[RoseTattoo]

Hi, I'm 53 years old, with two young children (through the miracle of adoption). My issues aren't as much with weight as with very high cholesterol/triglycerides and a terrible familty history of heart attack, stroke, and vascular dementia. So I'm low carbing as a way to try to prevent these dire things. Anyway, I would love to be part of an exercise support system, because that's what I find the hardest. It's nice to meet you and hopefully we can all motivate one another. :)

[Chloesue]

Hi,
Shall we call you Rose? I am Nancy and our other exerciser is Nance.

Congratulations on adopting your two children.How old are they?Please tell me about them.

I am the grandmother of a 2 year old grandson named Jeremy.I stay very busy during the week taking care of him while his parents work.Some people mistake me for his mother when my hubby are out and about with him.That is a good feeling since I will be 53 in a few months but still feel much younger.

Nance and I are both riding our exercise bikes for our daily exercise.I am riding mine 20 minutes a day.I started riding it again on Friday.I am a little sore today but know I need to keep riding it regardless.

What kind of exercise will you be doing?

I will be looking forward to getting to know and cheering you on with your exercise :wiggle:
Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Hi Rose! Boy! I bet you tired of people commenting on how tiny you are, don't you? My sister is almost exactly your size and she HATES it! To see the two of us together is almost comical. We not only are totally different sizes but we LOOK nothing alike! LOL!
I rode my bike for another 10 minutes this afternoon cause it made me feel so good to do that 20 minutes this morning. Bless Nancy (Chloesue) for issuing the challenge. It sure got me up and going!

Have a terrific evening Ladies!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Nace,
Way to go on riding your bike for 30 minutes today!!!
Are you sore at all?Today I am rather sore from riding the bike.I am just not used to it.I rode it the 20 minutes again today but it sure was hard.
Hope the soreness goes away soon.
Nancy

[RoseTattoo]

Good morning, Nancy and Nance. Congrats to both of you for such strenuous exercising. :) I have a bad knee, so my aerobic exercise is limited to walking. But I walk very briskly for about 3 miles a day. It's been much harder lately because it's so hot and humid here. But it's getting to the point where I am desperate to go wakling if I've missed a day, so I guess that's good.

I'd like to get some weight-bearing exercise in, too. It's just so boring! But I know I have to do it--so if you two could gently "force" me, it would be great. :lol:

My children are 14 and 7. The older child is Dominican, the younger is Mexican. They keep us hopping...but I have to admit, on occasion I've been mistaken for their GRANDMOTHER. Grr. So obviously I have to do more to keep in shape, LOL. Yes, I'm tiny, but preserved, like a lemon. :lol:

Anyway, I hope you two have a wonderful day.

[Leidon]

Hey Ladies!

Congrats on your exercise programs!

I have just started my new WOE and happened across this website and this forum. Glad you have started this tread, just what I was thinking of the other day. Reading your posts have inspired me to get up and do something!

I am soon to be 52, ugh!, and really having a hard time getting up from this desk and start walking or any exercise.
I find my self at the computer at least 10 hours a day, and my butt shows it!!! :lol:

I have a treadmill right here behind me in my office at home, but it has stuff stacked or hanging off of it! I NEED TO GET IT CLEANED OFF! I did go for a walk yesterday, about 1 mile, and boy I was totally out of breath! What happened to the spring in my step???? :cry:


Well I am gonna try and get off here (GET UP!!!) and clean up that treadmill! Wish me luck! :agree:

[MizSteaks]

LOL Leah!! Thank you for my first laugh of the day and welcome to the group!!! I love your 'touring' quote!! I WISH I had a treadmill so maybe if you cleaned yours off I could come use it too? (Did that work? LOL!)

Rose, I also have bad knees which is WHY I choose the excercise bike. I can set the tension for whatever is comfortable and I can peddle at any speed that feels good. Right now it is no tension and about 14 mph felt good yesterday. I live in the country and have unlevel dirt roads to walk on which is not safe with bad feet and bad knees. :(

Chloesue I am a tiny bit sore but (YEP..that's where! The BUTT!) not too bad. Might have to put a pillow under me today to manage but will give it a go. After all, a deal is a deal! My leg muscles seem fine today so that's good.

Have a glorious, heart pumping day today!
Nance

[Leidon]

Nance,
Glad I gave you your first laugh of the day!!!! :p

Well I will have all you know that since I posted earlier, I did get off the computer and started cleaning off the treadmill. Whew, that was exercise in it's self. I had to clean out the closets first to have a place to put all the stuff in. Why do I keep all that stuff anyway....clothes that don't fit, boxes and boxes of just plain stuff!!!! (note to self: either have a garage sale or sell it on ebay!!!)

Actually I had to clean the whole "office" room (where the treadmill is) because the cable co. was coming this AM to hook up Cable Internet Access, so there was no way a person could get around in there if they wanted. I finally got it all cleaned up and you can actually get to the Treadmill.:cheer:

Oh yeah Nance, the quote is because my hubby and I ride a Goldwing Motorcycle which is the love of our lives! We just love it. But even if we are lost for real, we just saying we are touring!! It's a nice quote for life also. :spin:

So here I sit at the computer again :nono: with the treadmill just behind me, all cleaned off and saying "Leah come on, get on, it will be just fine"...

Ok, here I go, I'm getting off the computer and on the treadmill :yay:
Will let you guys know later how it went!

Leah

[MizSteaks]

Go! Leah Go! YEA for Leah!! WOOHOO...moving, she's moving!! LOL!

Sounds like the treadmill gave you an excuse for more excercise than you planned on! And...can I say that I am terribly jealous of anybody lucky enough to have cable access?! There is no chance for me here in the country. Have old telephone wires and dial up access...can you say sloooooooow?! One of the drawbacks of living here on 'Heaven on a Halfshell'.
The bike sounds like fun and getting lost/touring sounds like a wonderful way to spend a day. That is as long as you find your way back home eventually!
So glad you've joined us here. Look forward to really getting to know you. I look forward to really getting to know ALL of you!

To successful low carbing!
nance

[Chloesue]

Leah,
Did you ride the treadmill today? Just start out slowly and work your way up.

My stationary bike was also used for hanging clothes.Since Friday it has been cleared off and used.I rode it 20 minutes on Friday,20 minutes on Saturday,20 minutes on Sunday and 25 minutes today.

I finally figured out how to take the battery case off.The only problem was that I didn't have 4 double A batteries to put in it.Will get some tomorrow then I will know more what I am doing on the bike.It logs both time and mileage.

I had a thought about the mileage.have heard of people using a map and logging the mileage on it as to how far they ride then seeing how far it takes them on a map.Thought that might be fun.All I know right now is how long I am riding but not the distance.

I've been enjoying all of our posts.Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow.

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Nancy, that's exactly what I do on my bike! LOL! I know it is one mile from home to the golf course entrance, it's 2 miles to the high school (before the bridge was out), it's 3.9 miles to the grocery store...etc. It's really fun to visualize where I am progress wise. I even do it another way. I have over 1000 miles on this bike and I have made 'road trips' all over the state using the same method.

You know what would be fun? See how long it takes us to peddle...or in Leah's case, walk....to each other's house! You guys game for that? Or to each other's state or something to make this some FUN! Got any ideas along those lines?

Happy huffing and puffing! :yay:
Nance

[Chloesue]

Nance,
I really like your idea of seeing how long it would take to peddle where each other lives.

I live in the southern most part of West Virginia in the mountains.There would be a lot of huffing and puffing up and down the mountains :lol:

Please tell me where you live Nance and Leah so I can check it out on a map and on a mapping site for distance.

Hope everyone has a really good l/c day.Since Friday I have done really well.

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Good morning Nancy! Looks like we're the only ones in the Lounge today. Sigh. Too bad. I was hoping we could get more people involved here. I won't give up though...this is too great a site to not make it work. I feel awful when I look at the threads and I was the last one to post on almost all of them!

Nancy I live Southwest of Portland, Oregon right up by the Washington border. If you can find Beaverton on a map, I am another 11 miles due west from there. Afraid I won't be joining you on the bike ride for a few days though. My butt was sore yesterday from a darned old boil! Just canNOT sit on the dinky little bike seat until it goes away as it is right where it hits wrong. LOL. I'll have to walk beside you to a Leslie Sansone tape today and tomorrow at least...but by gosh..I'm MOVING!! :D
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Nance

[GalacticGa]

Hi Nancy,

I'm 54 and pleased to be here. I knew it was time to lose weight when I saw pictures of myself at my daughter's wedding--Yikes!!

I'm just starting induction and there's so much to learn. (Years ago I used to do Stillman and I'd eat the cottage cheese with corn chips. No wonder I never lost much weight.) Now, I've read the Atkins book cover to cover and I'm going to go clean out and re-stock my pantry. I'm READY!!!

I've been on HRT for years and my doc said it was time I should start to get off it, so I've been lessening my doses. I'll be looking for support and helpful tips in that category, for sure.

All I can say at this point is, it's great to be here and I'm SO looking forward to feeling better and lighter!

Rian

[Chloesue]

Rian,
It is so nice having you join us.Good luck with Induction.It isn't all that hard.Some people try to make more of it than it really is.
I've been on this WOE since January.I've lost 25 pounds with many more to go.The last 2 months I have gone up and down the same 3 pounds.I am getting serious again.I found this forum a few days ago.It has been such a motivation factor for me.
Nance and I are doing a challenge to ride our stationary bikes.That keeps me really motivated.
You have done the right thing by reading the Atkins book before you started Induction.I did the same as you and got rid of lots of foods that we didn't want tempting us.
If you have any questions ask away.Jump right in and make yourself at home.We will look forward to getting to know you.
Nancy

[Chloesue]

Nance,
So sorry that you have that nasty boil and can't ride a long with me.Believe me I know how you feel.It's been years since I have had a boil but I was fortunate to not have one where it must hurt to just sit down.

Good for you for walking a long with Leslie Sansone.How did you do?

I have a Richard Simmons Sweatin to The Oldies exercise tape which I love.Haven't done it in awhile.Thought I would concentrate on riding my stationary bike now.It seems to be a harder workout than Sweatin To The Oldies.

I forgot to buy the batteries for my bike when I was out today.Will get them as soon as possible since I know having the odometer etc..will make the bike riding more pleasurable.

Nancy

[RoseTattoo]

Hiya, everyone. You all sound as if you were making tracks today. :) I love the idea of charting how far we bike/walk, to see the distance we cover. I'm in eastern Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, should anyone want to come this way. :lol:

Chloesue, I love Sweatin to the Oldies! But unlike you, I can't even do the whole tape, let alone wish for more vigorous exercise. I walked my 3 miles last night, and today brought my son to the science museum, which is vast and includes climbing LOTS of stairs, so I feel fairly well worn out. But I MUST do my Pilates tape one of these days. :)

Food went well today, except for the hot dog minus the bun that I ate by default at the science museum (it was the least toxic thing there) :daze: Must get enough veggies in tonight.

Have a good evening, ladies. :)

[mizholly]

greetings all!

I'll be 53 in December and feeling better all the time. We've been LC'ing for 4.5 years and exercising regularly for longer than that. Soreness is always a surprise, but that's what comes of trying something new. It really does go away - just don't stop doing what you're doing.

Right now DH and I are doing 3 days of 4+ mph walking and 3 days of nordic trak/exercise ball (hopefully to incorporate the strength training thing) - we call those our torture days.

I'll be honest though, some days, all of this really wipes me out and I drag my butt through the rest of the day (whining and moaning as needed :-). But, little by little, I do feel stronger and more able. Hellzbellz, I can even do some pushups, can you believe that??

So, we'll keep on doing what we need to - we all have choices, and this is a much better one, don't you think?

Stay well and keep smiling, it really does help.

Holly :roll:

[MizSteaks]

Wow! What a great surprise to stop in here and see new faces! Welcome all to Chloesue's excercise thread! It's a lot more fun to excercise with friends than to try to go it alone. :D

I struggled through just the mile tape today Nancy. Sigh. Between plantar fasciitis (sp?) in left foot and both knees giving problems it makes it tough. But by darn I'M tough too! I think this might be a cyst instead of a boil. It comes back in the same place about every 3 months for the last 12 years!! If I wasn't so embarrassed by it...and it seems unimportant somehow...I would tell the doctor about it.

I cannot go clear down to induction levels without my creatinine levels going wonky (kidney function). I can only go down to about 60 carbs per day so I am in a 7 month stall. But the weight loss is secondary to me. I just want the good health and that I'm getting!! I have another Dr appointment in a couple weeks and we'll discuss whether I can go lower. I'm a heart by-pass/kidney failure survivor so have other problems besides the weight.

Keep up the good work ladies!! Let's hope some of the guys stop in and join us. We can bike/walk/skip our way across America!!

Blessings to all,
Nance

[RoseTattoo]

OK, I'm going to the gym and I'm going NOW. :angel: Right after I post this, I mean. :lol: I will walk three miles on the track and then try the Nordic-track type thingie (forget its name) for at least ten minutes. Then I will lift my pitifully light weights and do some crunches. And if I bail out, you all are invited to scold me to your hearts' content. :nono: :lol:

[MizSteaks]

Hi guys! Sorry I'm so late this morning but 'puter keeps crashing! :(
I bit my lip and rode the bike, boil and all! I decided that if I let every little pain or problem keep me from excercising I would probably never move again! LOL! SO...I only lasted for 8 minutes but that was better than nothing. I think it was almost 2 miles.
Y'all have a good day today...gonna post this quick before I crash again!
Nance

[Chloesue]

I just wrote part of a post and lost it.Hope I can remember what I wrote,lol.

I rode my stationary bike 20 minutes today.I bought the batteries for the bike but the odometer still isn't working.My hubby said that he would look at it tomorrow.

Wish I knew how far I was riding it when I ride it 20 minutes.Do any of you have a rough estimate of how far I would be going in that amount of time.I know I really feel it when I peddle away.

Nance.....You did really well walking the mile yesterday.Then you managed to ride your bike for 8 minutes today.Way to go.Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your computer.

Rose...How did it go for you at the gym today?

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Nancy, here's an idea. Count how many revolutions your right foot goes around for one minute. I'll do the same number of revs on my bike and see what the odometer says. How's about that?

I stopped using my second bike when the odometer broke on it. I LIKE knowing those silly little things...it makes it more FUN!! LOL! This bike is a cheapy that will not last too much longer, but so far everything works unless I work too hard. Then I slip the belt and come to a screeching halt until hubby can overhaul it. Makes me slow down a lot more than I like to.

Here's something interesting that I got in an email from RealAge today:

Quote...
Engaging in low-intensity exercises not only will burn extra calories, but it also may safeguard your heart.
A recent study compared the effects of different kinds of exercise on the cholesterol profiles of older women. After several weeks, heart-friendly cholesterol changes were observed in the women regardless of whether they performed high- or low-intensity exercises. The heart benefits depended on how long, not on how hard, they exercised.

RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as 9 years younger.

End quote...

Hope they don't mind me sharing tht since I gave them full credit for it. Thought it very pertinent to this thread.

Nite all!
Nance

[Leidon]

Hey Ladies!!!!
Sorry I haven't checked in with you in a while. It looks like you are all doing pretty good.

I like the idea of charting how far it is to each others home. I suppose I better get walking more, cuz at the rate I'm going, it will be a very long time before I would get to see each of you! :lol:

Well the last two days around here have been very trying. We got the modem cable set up to my computer (Mac), then we had to network hubbies PC into the system, which meant going to buy Ethernet Card, and a router!

Needless to say, I was busy the whole time searching websites to get info on how to hookup all this "techy" stuff! For some reason, during my glorious ( :lol: ) 50's, I can no longer remember things!!!! :cry: It is awlful, do you guys have that problem too????? I waste more time trying to remember where I put something than I do anything else during the day!

But I got it all hooked up and luckily hubby and I are still together (we both have our own ideas on how to do things!) :lol:

I did get on the treadmill for about 15 minutes yesterday, but have to figure out how to get some kind of laptop stand to hook on the bar rail...so I can be online while I'm exercising!!!! :agree:

What an invention that would be (is there such a thing out there already?).

Well for those that are charting "exercise trips", I live in Northeast Texas (Daingerfield), 64 miles southwest of Texarkana, and 100 miles east of Dallas. I live in the Piney Woods of East Texas!

So hop on those stationary bikes or whathave you, and crank 'em up! I will leave the light on for ya!

ps: Just finished my 1st week of induction, YIPPPPPEEEEEE!!!! :cheer:

I will stop in tomorrow and check on you guys!

[Chloesue]

Good Morning Ladies,
Wanted to check by for a quick hello before my grandson arrives.

Nance...Thanks for the suggestion to check for how many rotations my right foot makes in 1 minute.I will try that today and let you know.Thanks for the Real Age tip.I get receive those tips in my e-mail box plus a few others.When I come across some good ones I will be sure to share them with everyone.

Leidon...Congratulations for getting through your first week of induction.How are you feeling after the first week?Friday will make one week that I have really stuck to this WOE without little side trips a long the way.I feel pretty good.I'm also not as sore as I was the other day after first starting riding my bike.
I am nodding my head in agreement as to how my memory is slipping too.I know my daughter Kimberly gets aggravated with me when she asks me questions about a previous tv show's episode and I tell her that I don't remember what happened.I am hooked on some of the reality TV shows such as The Amazing Race and Big Brother.You will find me on my bike during these shows.

I just heard on our local news that bottled water is a booming business now.I know for a fact if I am out and about I now buy a bottle of bottled water to drink instead of a diet soda.I drink so much water now that a bottle of diet soda tastes so sweet to me now.Glad I have gotten to the point that I would rather have a bottle of water than a bottle of diet soda to quench my thirst.Have any of you found this to be true for you also?

Hope everyone has a great L/C day.Keep up the good work:)

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Morning gang!

Nancy, I counted between 80 and 85 revolutions this morning and that was around 14 mph. I lasted a whole 10 minutes for 2.2 miles! Giving new meaning to the expression "no pain, no gain"! LOL! Maybe we need to pick a central point in the USA and all aim for it? Open for suggestions on how to do this!

Rose, did you make it to the gym yesterday? Way to go lady! We'll end up being the healthiest group on the site in a few months. Well,we have some catching up to do to some of our members...but that's a challenge also. I notice some are way ahead of us with their excercise programs. Hooray for them!!! We can use them as examples to copy.

Leah, my short memory is so short it is almost nonexistent. Especially for names and numbers. I can still remember my sister's phone number from 30 years ago but can't remember the one she has had for the last 5 years! And I call her often!! SInce the big surgery I also have a type of dyslexia wehre I transpose numbers and letters. (I'm not going to edit the one I just did! wehre=where!)

Off I go to the shower and breakfast. Temp is cooling off here to 90° to day so I am going grocery shopping.

Have a glorious, healthy, happy day!!!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Nance,
When you counted the 80-85 revolutions in what amount of time was that?

I did as you suggested and counted my revolutions for one minute.I did 41 revolutions in a minute.My bike is set rather tight so you really pedal hard.I haven't found a place on the bike to loosen it up any.

I also lasted for 10 minutes.I try to do at least 2 or maybe 3 times on the bike for 10 minutes each.I have managed the whole 20 minutes at one setting but that is rather hard.

That's a good item to pick a place in the central part of the US.We could all go to Map Quest and do a route and find the mileage.Now what city should we pick?Any ideas as to what city is centrally located.I know they call St.Louis the gateway to the west.I lived in that area for 5 years.
Let's put our heads together and come up with a place.

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Chloesue, that was for one minute. My bike 'cycles' the information on the read-out screen every 30 seconds and I just multipied. Surprised I remembered how! LOL!

I like the idea of St Louis, MO! That sounds pretty darn central to me. LOL! I actually didn't bike today, but went for a fast walk down to the river...all-in-all about a half to 3.4 mile, but it is not level. There's one fairly steep stretch that had me huffing pretty good. I just bought the New Balance shoes the podiatrist wanted me to get for the PF and needed to try them out. I am amazed! No pain and no blisters...feel like having custom made slippers on!

Hope everybody has an ACTIVE day today with the best of LC eating!!

Be Healthy!!
Nance

[mizholly]

Hey Nance,

Please tell me more about the new shoes - I wear New Balance too and I'd love to get some new ones. Not to be a dummy, but what's the "PF" that you needed the shoes for?

Thanks,

Holly

[MizSteaks]

Sorry about the abbreviations mizholly! It's because 'plantar fasciitis' is hard to spell...and I don't know if I got it right that time! My podiatrist says it will heal by itself if I take good care of my feet...I refer barefoot to shoes, big no-no :(...so he recommended New Balance 735's. I went to a New Balance fitting specialist (check out their website and they will direct you to a specialist in your area) and they did not have those but gave me 734's. Can you say AHHHHHH!? They make me want to have them on ALL the time! SO worth the eighty dollars I had to shell out for them.

Good luck finding something comfortable to wear.
Makes all the difference at the end of the day.

Oh! And welcome to the gang if I have not welcomed you before! :D

Stay healthy!
NAnce

[Leidon]

Ladies,
St. Louis sounds wonderful to me, my three sons and 3 grandchildren live there. I haven't seen them since last October! I also have a sister that lives there. I lived there for 15 years.

From where I live to St. Louis is: Total Distance: 622.13 miles
Total Estimated Time: 10 hours, 24 minutes (Driving!!!) :)

Let's see if I walk 3 miles a day.....it will take me 208 days to get there. (29 1/2 weeks or about 7 months from now) OMG, that would be around March of 2004!

How about if we all do real good (I havent been on the treadmill in 2 days) on our diets/exercise we could all plan on meeting in St. Louis for a get-together!!!!!! It will be our mini goal and we could celebrate. What do you guys think??

Here I am saying all this, and I'm having a hard time getting off the computer to hop on the treadmill for more than 15 minutes!!! Right now I'm trying to figure out why hubbies printer is not working since we went on a network!!! (does using what brain cells you have left, count as burning calories????)

Nance....sounds like you got yourself a good pair of shoes. I really need some too, and for $80 they better be real comfortable!!!

Gotta run (well, not actually run....walk that is)
Hollar at you all later!!!

"Meet Me In St. Louis!"

[Chloesue]

Leidon(Leah),
Which do your prefer we call you?

I lived in the St.Louis area from 1985-1990.We lived in Florissant.Where did you live in the St.Louis area and where do your sons and grandchildren live?

I'm going to go to Map Quest and map out a trip so I will have the distance and driving time to print out.

Will be back later and let y'all what I found out about my journey.

Nancy

[Chloesue]

My Trip to St.Louis:

I am 610.83 miles from St.Louis
10 hours and 5 minutes driving time

Once Nance plots her mileage(I am afraid that she lives further from St.Louis than Leah and I do) we start our trip.

We need to pick a starting day so we can all start our journey together.

This should be fun:)

Nancy

[Chloesue]

I forgot to tell how long it would take me to get to St.Louis.If I average 4 miles a day on my bike it should take me about 5 months which would be January.The month of January in St.Louis is very cold so I better hurry!!

Nancy

[mizholly]

Oh my ...

Hope you'll all wait for me. Our trip is nearly 1500 miles, looks like we might make it for Thanksgiving ... 2004

Howz bout we meet in Albuquerque ... tee hee :-)

One step at a time, eh?

Holly :lol:

[MizSteaks]

LOL! I haven't had this much fun in years gals! I will try to find time to do the map quest thing. For now I have to go rearrange freezers. We have to pick up our beef tomorrow and there's over 2,000 pounds of it! You guys should come to my house and we'll BBQ!!! LOL!

Oh! I walked this morning AND did my Oxycise tape this afternoon! It feels so good to get back to moving again! I stay active on this five acres, but it isn't like sustained activity that does the most good.

Blessings All!
Nance

[MizSteaks]

HOLY MOLY Guys! I have to peddle my arse 2,110.32 miles! Am I going to be in good shape or what after all of that?!! LOL! I figure I can do at least 5 miles a day so that makes it...ready?...422 days or until October 1st, 2004!! Yikes!

Guess I'd better get started! LOL!

Nite all!
Nance

[RoseTattoo]

Not fair. You all are cycling, and I'm just walking. It will take me years to get to St. Louis at this rate. :lol:

Just kidding. I think you women are super. I wouldn't have the stamina to get on an exercise bike. Walking fast is about as much as I'm up for these days. :)

I found a personal trainer at the gym who has a reasonable fee, so next week I'll start working with her. She has a bad knee too, so we'll be in sync. By the time I get to St. Louis, I should look like Ms. Bodybuilder, right? :lol:

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

[Chloesue]

Sorry Nance,
I was afraid that you were going to be further from the rest of us to St.Louis but I didn't realize it was going to be twice as far.

Would you like for us to change it to maybe Kansas City MO or some where more central to all of us.I would need to get my Atlas out later today and try to find a more central place.In what area of Oregon do you live?

I am down 4 pounds this week after weighing this morning.I am so happy,happy,happy!!! :yay:

Nancy :wiggle:

[MizSteaks]

Good evening gang!
I don't mind having to travel 2 or 3 times further than everyone else. It is just going to take me longer and make me work harder. That is the kind of challenge I need to get me going.

If, however, you want to make this fair for all comers...bikers, walkers and those who cannot excercise to our capacity...maybe we need to change the goal?

Chloesue, this is your thread. What do you think we should do? Maybe have two challenges going? The one we are getting ready to start and maybe another one that is just time spent moving...see who can spend the most time? I just don't want anybody to feel left out of the fun here! :)

It's just a thought after reading Aleka's post over on some of the other threads.

Have a great weekend!
Nance

[Leidon]

Hey Girls!
First I want to say, this is so much fun!

I have to deduct a day from my schedule arrival time in St. Louis. I didn't get on the treadmill today, hubby and I went motorcycling instead!!! And it was hot...about 97 degrees! We had a wonderful time though with the chapter we ride with. I probably sweated off another 5 pounds though.

Nancy.....My real name is is Leidon (pronounced Lee-ah-dawn) but most people don't know how to pronounce it so I just go by Leah....its easier! I lived in St. Louis around 1975 till 1983. My first husband and I lived in Glasgow Village, I'm sure you know where that is. We hung around alot in Florrisant though. I have two sons that live in St. Charles (and also the Grand Kids) and one lives in Florissant. My sister lives in Lake St. Louis.

I would love to plan our exercise trip to anywhere.....I just love to travel (why we got the Touring Motorcycle...gonna be in Springfield MO at the end of the month for motorcycle rally and my screenname on AOL is "TxChikTraveler).

Where ever you guys want to go or do....I will be right there with you. I'm game for anything!!! I'm going back over the threads to see where everyone is from and write it down (senior moment, again) so I will remember...LOL!

P.S. weighed today...lost 7 pounds!!!!! And I promise I will do better on the "exercising"!

[Leidon]

Silly me....it says where everyone is from on the left side of the post under your name...duh!!!!!! :confused:

So far we have....
1) Nancy (chloesue) in West Virginia
2) Nance (MizSteaks) in Oregon
3) Holly (MizHolly) in (might of missed when you posted exactly where) Desert?
4) Rose (RoseTattoo) in Pennsylvania
5) Leah in Texas

Right? Wow we are spread around a bit....

Get the maps out and decide a meeting point... :read:

Ready.....Set......Go!!!

Check with "ya'll" later!!

[mizholly]

Happy Sunday!!

:yay: Why so happy? DH and I have chosen Sundays as our one day off from formal exercise and (ugh) sweating.

Anyway ... Leah, I'm in Tucson, Arizona - just about a million miles from everywhere ... so here's a thought.

Howz 'bout we have a 100 mile club? We can pick a day to start and head out. Everyone that finishes wins. Of course the real "jockettes" among us will simply have to sit around and twiddle their thumbs until us slow pokes catch up ... but, it could be fun and good motivation.

DH and I currently walking the mall for 3 days a week (figure about 2 miles per day) The other 3 days we Nordi Trak and Exercise Ball - it's about 2 miles on the Nordic Trak, but it sure feels like 5 miles UPHILL!! When we're "good", which is more often than not, I guess we do an average of 2 or 3 miles a day, six days a week at approximatel speed of 4 mph.

Stay well everyone and keep on tracking!!

Holly

[MizSteaks]

Good morning Leah and Holly! Day off for me here too. That makes 2 in a row...oops...better NOT make this a day off. That's how I get off track.

I don't care how we do this challenge really. It is just such great fun to have other people to do it with! I think maybe we need to get a sidecar for your bike Leah and then Aleka could go with you! She wants to join and fractured vertebrae from osteoporosis makes it impossible.

That mall walk with your hubby sounds like fun Holly. My hubby seldom every goes for a walk with me since he walks miles and miles every day on the construction sites. Some of the buildings he builds cover 5 to 10 acres so he is not interested in more walking when he gets home!

Off I go to climb on that bike! At least Mt Vesuvius (the b*tchin' boil!) has settled back down for now so it doesn't hurt QUITE as bad!! For now I just hang that cheek off the edge of the seat and thank my stars I don't have to worry about steering! :D

Have a glorious Sunday!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Good Morning Ladies,
Sure was nice to see all of the postings on here this morning.Looks like we are all ready for a good challenge.

Since we are just starting out on our first challenge I like the idea of who can travel 100 miles the fastest.That would keep us all motivated and on track.

After that challenge we could then see how we did and then maybe go on to a longer challenge like maybe some where centrally located to all of us.

When do y'all want to begin this challenge? Any day is fine with me.I haven't taken a day off from riding my stationary bike since I started riding it 9 days ago.

Who all wants in on the challenge??

Nancy

[Chloesue]

Just read Holly's post again.I sort of jumped the gun.Previously missed the part about whoever finishes the 100 mile challenge is a winner.I like that idea so others may want to join us.This might be a great push just to get others moving.

We can encourge each other a long the way but not be so concerned about who finishes first or last.Everyone that finishes is a winner.

I am also going to plot this as a virtual trip since I know a nice town about 100 miles from us that we frequent quite often.

Nancy

[Chloesue]

Leah,
Weigh to go with losing 7 pounds.That is fanatastic.I lost 4 so we are doing really well!!

Would love to see another good loss this week.I am tired of being around the same weight the last 2 months.It was nice to see my precentage lost go up to 29%.I am almost one third of my way to my goal.


What a small world to know that you have a son that lives in Florissant.I really don't miss the summer heat there.Back when we lived there we experienced a really hot summer when we went for days with the temperature in the lower 100's and the night time temperature rarely getting below 80.
Here in the mountains of West Virginia our summers are mild.We rarely get above 90.

Since you had a good loss now you need to do better with exercise.I know this challenge will be just what you need:)

Nancy

[Chloesue]

Nance,
Aleka is welcome to join us.About 16 years ago I took a nasty fall and experienced a compression fracture of a lower vertabra so I can empathize with Aleka.A fracture of that sort is so very painful.It helped me to move around but I couldn't walk too far before my back would start bothering me.So glad those days are behind me.I still have to watch how I treat my back.I'm not suppose to do any heavy lifting or sudden bending.

How long ago did Aleka suffer the fracture?Would she mind if I went to her journal and dropped her a few words of encourgement since I know what she is going through now?Let me know plus I would also need to know her journal location.

I need to get some of my bike riding in earlier in the day today.Yesterday I was gone most of the day and ending up doing most of my riding in the late evening.That was a little too much in such a short amount of time.

Nancy

[mizholly]

Just one more thought ...

Howz about we do a "time spent moving" thing. Set a start date (tomorrow?) and let's see who spends the most time at it between now and the end of the year.

Time may be more important/relevant than distance since so many of us are doing different things at different speeds and so forth.

Okay, that's my vote .. a "time moving" challenge.

Opinions please ....

Holly

[Leidon]

G'mornin' everyone,

Im ready. I am making a form so I can write down, time spend,distance, etc.

If we do the 100 mile thingy... heres where I could go,
Traveling:
1) West - Dallas (can visit sister, shop!)
2) North - Broken Bow, OK (beautiful scenic area)
3) Northeast - Arkadelphia, AR
4) East - Shreveport, LA (visit casinos!)
5) South - Lufkin, TX

I checked over my treadmill for the trip...Its rearing to go.
Im ready to start when ever given the "go"!

TxChikTraveler on the "go" again!!!

[MizSteaks]

Leah I just popped over to the Senior Support thread and invited Alerka over to ride with you! She has osteoporosis and sees her doctor tomorrow for another fracture... :( I don't think she should have to miss out just because moving is hard for her right now...right?) I also invited Azraelle over even though he is the opposite gender. A man or two isn't a problem, is it ladies? If it is, we'll encourage the guys to start a challenge of their own...maybe an Iron Man challenge or something. I certainly don't mind making this coed, but this is Nancy's call.

I like the direction the thinking is going here! It's effort put forth...not distance covered that counts. Let me know the final decision and I'll be right there with ya! :)

Breeak time is over...back to pruning the hedge. My REAL excercise for the day! LOL!
Nance

[Leidon]

Nance
The more the merrier! This is gonna be fun.

I just figured out how to do the Buddy List thing on here, now I will know when everyone is online.

Is there a way to find out, through the BuddyList, where the person is on the forum??? I just found the "Chat" room on here too...kewl.

Gonna go and work in the yard a while. Just bought a bird bath and need to set it up and gonna plant some flowers/plants around it. Our yard is so bare...the grass barely grows...its been so hot here.

That will be my exercise today too! LOL

Catch ya'll later.

[MizSteaks]

Whew! I've certainly gotten my excercise! Got the hedge pruned, pruned a huge bush that was bothering me, drove truck for the neighbor to get in hay, mowed the front lawn with the little lawn mower, not the riding one :), got the roast in for dinner with the kids and did a blitz krieg cleaning of the house! Huff...puff...puff...splat! That's me hitting the wall! I'm pooped and need some recupe time! :D

Leah, I told my hubby what we are doing and he got the biggest kick out of how my attitude has changed in the past three weeks. It all has to do with finding this forum. I have to steal my minutes on here but I sure am having fun learning my way around! When you learn all the ropes here, you an teach the rest of us, okay?!

Have a good afternoon and evening!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Hi All,
Guys are welcome to come and join us.We middle agers need to stick together.Notice I didn't say elders or seniors,lol.

It will be fun to encourage each other.

Sounds like Leah and Nance have been busy both inside and outside of the house.We had a rainy day here today.Our temperature is already down to 66 which is quite pleasanat.

I am still trying to find my way around the forum.I need to figure out the buddy list and add all of you.

I already rode my stationary bike some today.I went to K-Mart and looked at their one and only stationary bike.They didn't have it on display so I wasn't really sure what it was like.Not sure if it would be hard to put a bike together out of the box.Do any of you have any thoughts concerning that?

My hubby looked at my stationary bike and said that the battery department isn't corroded so he isn't sure what the problem might be.For now I am just guessing with Nance's help how far I am traveling.

Nancy

[MizSteaks]

Huff, puff, pant, whew! Just got my 20 minutes in on the bike so I could sign on and say "Good Morning Gang"! What a motivator! Can't sign on and come to the website without riding first! LOL! Rode slower this morning...12 mph...which ended up being just 4.2 miles but was comfortable.

Nancy, I hope you get the bike situation solved to your satisfaction. I worry only because having to pump that HARD on yours might cause some injuries.

I have a much quieter day planned today than that phrenetic mess from yesterday! LOL! I did those with ease years ago, but they take their toll on me now. Now I have to space them out with some sloooow days in between!

Good luck with the low carbing and the moooooving today!
Nance

[mizholly]

We're off to the mall - hooray for us :cheer:

[By way of explanation ... for those of us who live in the western desert, outside exercise at this time of year is TOTALLY out of the question ... even way to hot at 7 in the morning. So, our local shopping mall opens its doors at 7 for the walkers in the community. The stores are all closed, but we get the run of the place (so to speak). Great fun - window shopping at mach 5, always something different to look at and of course, I've got great company :p ]

Suggested to hubby that we add another lap (we do three times around the mall now) - he's all for it. Every little bit helps, eh?

Ever Onward,

Holly

[Leidon]

Good morning/afternoon everyone,

Wish I had a mall real close to walk in, we live about 36 miles from nearest mall. So for now my treadmill will do, unless I get out and walk outside. But with the heat, dont think I should do too much outside, unless in the early AM (don't get up till 9 though! LOL) or in the evenings. Guess the heat here is not as bad as Holly though!

I just did a short 10 minutes on treadmill, after not being on it after a couple days, it wears me out, hurts the back part of my legs. And smoking cigs. is not helping either. I have decided to try and give that a try too (stop smoking), but its hard when DH smokes too!!! I guess I will take one thing at a time!

I will try and get some more walking on the treadmill in later this evening.

Catch ya'll later, gotta run (drive that is!!!) :) to the store. Will check in with everyone later.

Happy Exercising and Low Carb'n!!!!

[RoseTattoo]

Great going, everyone! Even this nasty summer isn't slowing you guys down--that's terrific!

I tried to get out for my walk today, turned the corner, and--it started to rain. Ran back home. About an hour later, the sky cleared, went out, turned the corner, and--it started to pour. Thinking the third time would be a charm, I went out...you guessed it. :lol: If hubby gets home early enough, I'll go to the gym tonight. If not, I suppose I could always run up and down the stairs. :wiggle:

So while all of you have made it to Kansas City, I'll still be in the vicinity of Cleveland. :roll:

See you all later. :)

[MizSteaks]

LOL! I can always count on my spirit being lifted when I come here! You gals are a hoot!

I just tried doing a mile with my daughter to the Leslie Sansone walking tape. We were doing pretty well when my grandaughter walked in front of me and I ended up kicking her and hurting my little toe! LOL! Then we lay on the floor in giggles for about 5 minutes! Does that count as excercise?! Fortunately we're both okay and the toe will heal some day. I also finished the 5 miles on the bike. That's my goal for each day...a minimum of 5 miles. Not too long ago I was doing almost 20 a day...funny how fast we fall out of shape. :(

I may have time to check in later this evening. If not...see ya tomorrow!! ONWARD! LOL!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Sure is nice seeing everyone stopping by and checking in.

My hubby and I went out looking at stationary bikes today.Think we have given up on the one I have.Only paid $20 for it at a yard sale last summer.When I get the new one I think that I will put the old one out in the yard with a sign saying that it up for grabs for anyone that wants it and see what happens.

I am going to get a stationary bike that is on sale at Sears.Since our trunk is so small we are going to use our daughter's SUV to pick the bike up tomorrow.Sure hope they have it in stock.

I have ridden my bike for 20 minutes today.I may ride it some more a little later.

Can't complain about our weather today.It's been in the mid 70's and sunny with a nice breeze.Now they are saying that we might have some severe storms this evening and over night.

Holly.....our small mall is about 5 miles from us.It also opens early for the mall walkers.They have an organized group of walkers that walk the mall every morning.How far do you walk when you go 3 times around?Did you make it 4 times around this morning?

Leah....My daughter Kimberly just bought a treadmill.I got on it for the first time on Saturday.I did ok for my first time but when I got off of it I felt like I was still going.Do you ever get that feeling?Good luck with quitting smoking.Your lungs and general health will thank you for it.Let us know how you are doing.

Rose......Your rainy weather sounds like what we have had this summer.I really can't complain though since we have been averaging days in the 70's instead of the 80's.It has been a rather mild rainy summer here in the southern part of West Virginia.

Nance......Sorry to hear that you hurt your toe when your granddaughter walked in front of you.How old is your granddaughter?Sounds like something my 2 year old grandson Jeremy would do.You did really well riding 5 miles on your bike today.

Nancy

[Chloesue]

Our Challenge

Thought I would bring the challenge up again since we should be starting on it soon.

Do all of you agree that we should first start out with a 100 mile challenge with the main focus of just reaching the 100 mile goal?

Any suggestions on when we should start?I will be getting my new bike tomorrow but then again I don't know how long it will take us to put it together,lol.

Let me know your thoughts.

Nancy

[Leidon]

Hey everyone,
Well I just got home from going to the town where the mall is (36 mi away), and did some walking there. The only reason I was there was cuz DH wanted to go and get some paint mixed to paint our new trailer we built to tow behind our bike.

Not sure how far I walked but I was getting out of breath, so we decided to go eat at Jasons Deli! They have a wonderful "Atkins Special" meal. It consisted of a grilled chicken breast covered in cheese, steamed (?) vegs (cauliflower/brocolli) and a cup of cheese soup (not sure if I should of eaten the soup, but I did anyway...LOL) it was wonderful!!!! I had no idea that resturants would cater to low carbing folks!!! Now I have made it my mission to check all the resturants around our area to see if they have Low Carb meals!!! If so, I will tell the manager that I appreciate the fact that his place of business is thinking of the health of their patrons. If they dont, I will suggest that they should!

So now, I'm gonna go and put the tennis shoes on and mossey on over to the treadmill for thats yelling, "LEAH GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE AND HOP ON".

Nancy: I suggest we start the challenge as soon as you get your bike up and running. And the 100 mile goal is fine for me.

Catch ya'll later, after I get my self off the treadmill...wish me luck!!!

[MizSteaks]

Nancy, I agree with Leah. Let's wait until you have your bike ready to go. Then we start. This other is just practice for the main event! LOL! BTW Congrats on getting a new one! WOOHOO! I had a really good one from Sears and loaned it to my GS to rehab his leg after he got the steel plate out of it. He broke it playing football...then he broke the plate...so he was laid up for about 3 months and his leg looked like a toothpick when he was healed. Well...the 3 GS's broke 2 pieces on it and my daughter made them buy GramCracker a new one. This one is a 99 dollar special that I cannot go nearly as fast on but it is really comfortable. DD has informed them that cannot touch it! LOL!

Grandaughter is 7. She was exercising with DD and I and we just got carried away! We had all 3 kids up strutting their stuff to gospel music...such a kick (literally!). I didn't make it quite the 18 minutes or one mile, but I put some more time on the bike until I got to 5 miles.

That low carb dinner sounds scrumptious! I hope more and more restaurants will get with the program. I see Applebees is offering Weight Watchers meals so there's hope!

Rose, your weather reminds me of that old song "Walking In The Rain"! Sure wish we'd get some. It would settle the dust here on Heaven on a Halfshell. They're combining wheat across the gravel road from us and the trucks go right in front of the property in and out...in and out...all day long! Hard to breath here! Just walk when you can or get one of the tapes and walk in your living room. It is really a good workout and tons of fun.

Speaking of hard to breath. I quit the cigarettes on October 5th, 2002 after ending up in the ER with a case of viral induced asthma. You know that picture of a fish out of water flopping around gasping for air?....That was me! Decided I was never again going to be in that postion and threw them away and quit cold turkey. Easiest thing I've ever done...must have been God having a hand in it because the first eleven million times I quit it was really tough! Hubby still smokes...just does it outside. My DD bought me a box of the patches and I never even opened them. I am not that strong so it had to be divine intervention. I still get the urge every once in a while and I take one of the 3 remaining cigarettes and 'pretend' puff on it 2 or 3 times and then I'm good to go for another month or two. Craziest thing I've ever heard of and it works for me.

You guys have a great evening and I'll see ya bright and early in the morning. To Moooooving!
Nance

[ALEKA]

Hi All--I'm temporarily laid up so I am going to try and be your--"" cheer leader "" ---o.k. Cloesus??? Here goes Gals- Rah Rah---Sis Boom Bah---Throw that fat away--Ha Ha Ha!!!! Never was a cheer leader, but the sentiments are sincere. Hi Miztakes--Thought I would stop by as you suggested. Go for it--All you Gals!!! --Have a Great day!! Aleka

[mizholly]

Hi Aleka

Thanks for the cheer - we all need all the help we can get!! We haven't set the start date yet, so keep up the pep rallies! :cheer:

Sorry to hear about your injury - hope your feeling better soon.

Holly

[Leidon]

G'mornin' Everyone

Wow we have our very own cheerleader :cheer:

Thanks Aleka for stopping by and giving us a cheer (?)! LOL
That was so sweet!

Last night I did another mile on the treadmill, and boy oh boy, does my back feels it. I am going to try and get some more "walking" in this am. (Have to be ready for our challenge)

Right now I'm trying to get all files ready - I have an unemployement appeal hearing tomorrow (3p.m.)...and I want to win this appeal sooooo badddd! My exboss did me wrong and I want to make it so hard on him. I have to get my witnesses and evidence all ready. The only thing I have to really concentrate on is being focused and CALM! (and believe me thats going to be hard for me to do! LOL)

Anyway I will give it a shot! So I have decided that while on my treadmill I will take out all my anger while walking. (hope that works)

I will check back in later with you guys!

"Exercise, Exercise......rah rah rah" :cheer:

[ALEKA]

Keep up the good work Gals!!!! Aleka

[Chloesue]

Hi Aleka,
So ncie to meet you.Thanks for being our cheerleader.We need all of the support we can get.

Where in Illinois do you live?

I am anxious to get my new stationary bike this evening.Can't get it till my daughter Kimberly gets home from work so that we can use her SUV.

Have a good day everyone.Keep a moving!!!

[Chloesue]

Leah,
Good luck with your unemployment appeal hearing.I will be thinking of you tomorrow around 3.

I had to go through the same process with a workmen's comp appeal.Had to get a lawyer.I worked in the kitchen of a nursing home.I was walking across a hall and it was wet.There wasn't a sign in sight about the wet floor.I slipped and fell.In the process I had a compression fracture of a vertabra in my lower back.What a painful injury that was.It took about 2 years to get that claim settled even with a lawyer.

Need to get off of here.Have some things to finish before picking up grandson at 2.

Nancy

[ALEKA]

Hi Chloesue---Thanks for the hello--I live in a small town in Illinois called Centralia. It is about 60 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. A hole in the wall so to speak. Leah- Hang in there and when you get nervous--do some deep breathing. That always helps me stay focused on what is important. Good Luck!!! Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Morning Ladies! I'm late! I actually slept in this morning and now I feel like I was dragged through a knothole backwards! I am sore and sluggish and don't care if I move or not!! Boy! That cheer was a welcome sight Aleka! Might get my blood to moving...and my butt...if I read it often enough! LOL! :D

I might have to take off today and go stay with my Mom for a few days. She's having some fairly major heart problems and I just don't like the idea of her not having family with her while Sis is out of town. If I disappear for a couple days, that will be why.

I invited Rosebud (Roz, our forum Moderator Mistress) and joizinew (Joyce in Tennessee) over here to join us. They are involved in a pedometer challenge on another thread that ties right in with what we're getting ready to do! I am going to go find a pedometer this morning if I can. It needs to be one that measures STEPS taken, not just distance. I'll see if I can find the thread and post it in a bit. If we are all keeping track of STEPS, it doesn't matter if we are riding bikes or doing treadmills...it will all register! Cool idea. The main thing is to get/keep our bodies moving as much as possible and I am ALWAYS looking for a way to do that that makes it FUN!

Will climb on the bike after having another cup of coffee and calling Mom... :)

Hope to see you all later today! Have a good day and KEEP THOSE BODIES MOOOOOVING!!! Yeehaw! LOL!

Later Ladies!
Nance

[joizienew]

Hi there, I finally found my way here.....Congratulations to all of you who are jumping on those bikes and treadmills. I hope I am not too old to join you all, I'll be 64 in September. I am a walker and now counting steps. I also work out at the fitness center at my job two or three times a week. My favorite machine there is the stair climber. I do about 15 to 20 minutes on it. I started all this only about two months ago when I returned to low carbing. I am currently not losing weight but am told that I am losing fat and gaining muscle. I only wanted to lose about 15 or 20 lbs and have lost about 7 or 8. Any way you look at it, I have more energy, and am beginning to see some toning up. Anybody else here counting steps? When I started all this I was so depressed trying to accept all the nasty stuff that was happening to my body as a 'natural part of aging'. :cry: Ugh, then one day I just got up off of my bed where I was watching TV and got MAD! I decided to go down fighting, I'm just not going to take it anymore!!! :yay: I am feeling so much better about myself and that spills over into every aspect of my life. I am new to Tennessee and sometimes it gets lonely. I am living with my son who just turned 20 today. :bday:
Well, keep on truckin'.... :cheer:

[joizienew]

Hi everyone, I posted something earlier that I thought was going to appear on this thread, however, I don't see it here and I don't know where it went! I did walk today and counted 5,000 steps. Less than yesterday but still good. Today is my day to work out at the fitness center where I do 15 to 20 minutes on the stair climber and then work with weights. I have a trainer (all free, provided by my employer) and he assures me that I am losing fat and gaining muscle. I try to trust him. :) I was over 165 when I started and now am stuck at 158. However, weight loss was never my prime motivation. Feeling sluggish and saggy were depressing me. That's just about gone now. I am inspired by everyone here, but I hope I am no too old to join you all. I'll be 64 in September. I have finally mastered my blister problem by using lifts and padding over my heels. :thup: I guess I just have strange feet or I walk weird. Whatever, these shoes were soooo expensive, so I guess they are good ones.

[MizSteaks]

Joyce, glad to see you found your way over here! You are one of my main motivators Dearheart! If I can be as active as you in 6 years I will be ever thankful! Can you fill the others in on the pedometer challenge? It fits right in with what we are planning.

I just bought a pedometer today after reading part of the pedometer challenge thread last night! I am excited about ANYTHING that makes moving fun. I get bored and discouraged too easily I'm afraid if I don't have something to keep my interest up. :( That's why I am so thankful this group of wonderful ladies has formed...now I have FUN doing things that are good for me! :D

I found the pedometer at Big 5 Sports and decided to splurge and get the one that counted the most things! They had simple step counting ones for about $15, but I paid $24 for one that tells time, keeps track of total distance up to 1,000 miles (St, Louis here I come!), shows total steps and calories spent!! Other than the fact it is a little rough on the backside and scratches it is easy to get used to. Also the clip is VERY tight and it took both hands to get it clipped to my shorts! Can you guys tell that I'm getting serious about MOOOOVING?!! LOL!

Got to get off...another thunderstorm over head! Bye for now...KEEP MOOOOVING!
Nance

[RoseTattoo]

Glad to meet you, joizienew! Of course you're not too old to be here--it's great that you've arrived!

My exercise today consisted of one Pilates session. Can't count the steps on that, can I? :lol: However, I'm embarrassed to report that I'm now in a non-ambulatory state from it. And I did the "modified" version. :lol: So it may be awhile before I'm at full throttle again. Ain't age wonderful? :rolleyes:

I should begin work with the trainer tomorrow. She MAY take one look at me and send me packing--or is that just wishful thinking? :lol:

[joizienew]

Hey everyone,
I'm glad to be on board, although I'm still not quite sure what that means. I walked this a.m. and I guess I was slow today because I only did 5,500 steps. Then I went to the fitness center and did my work out. I got on the stair climber and did 20 minutes. (a great work out, much sweating). Well, the pedometer only registered about 10 steps. There was not enough impact on the stair climber to affect the pedometer, so I guess I'll just add the steps on that the stair climber counted. The thing is that I think each step should count as two because of the resistance. What do you guys think? The stair climber said I did 450 stairs. Oh, this is getting complicated. And what a surprise, I lost 1/2 pound. The heel pads I put in this a.m. slipped down into the shoes and I started some new blisters. :cry: I'm home from work now and it's only 8 p.m. I have 8,500 steps in so far, and that's not counting the stair climber at all. Pretty good I think. :yay:
I picked up an ice cream cake on my way home from work for my son's birthday. That's what he wanted. Now the big question for me is, "to eat or not to eat", "Yea that is the question", "Is it better to suffer the slings and arrows that I will sling at myself for eating some, or to abstain and harbour all that resentment that depravation brings?????". :rolleyes:

[mizholly]

hey Joyce & welcome aboard.

Okay, here's the thing. If the cake is calling to you, have one bite and then say, "wow, that was good - I'm glad I did that" then walk away.

Harder than it sounds maybe, but you need to do it to prove to yourself that you can.

I remember the first time (in 4.5 years) that I was going to have a "bite" - daughter's wedding cake - had to do it for luck and all. I had one bite and walked away. I'd rather have steak, but that's me.

Hope you get that blister thing cleared up soon.

Stay well!

Holly :-)

[Chloesue]

Good Evening Ladies,
Sure was nice to see all of the postings today.

I rode my stationary bike for 20 minutes today.Still don't have my new one.My daughter wasn't feeling too well when she got home from work so she said that she would take me tomorrow after she gets home from work to pick up the stationary bike in her SUV.Now that I have my hopes up about getting it I am hoping that Sears has the one that I want in stock.It's on sale so you never know.

Joyce....I want to welcome you here.You are never too old to join our group.Congratulations on doing so well with walking and exercising.I didn't know that time on a bike would count as steps on a pedometer.I've been wanting to get a pedometer but since I started riding my bike I was afraid that it would be a waste of money.Happy birthday to your son.Did you take a taste of the cake?

Aleka.....We lived in the St.Louis area for 5 years so I do know where Centralia is.

Here is wishing everyone a day withs of movement tomorrow:)

Nancy

[ALEKA]

Chloesue--Wow--what a small world it is--If you know where Centralia is then you must know Carlyle lake. We are headed that way one day this week. Our 8 year old grandson----our youngest---wants to go white bass fishing over there. So Grandpa and I are going to pack up a picnic lunch and take him out on our boat fishing for a day. Just hope it cools down a bit. The summer sun can be a tad hot for little ones and us young oldsters too. Ha!!! Hope you all have a good evening. Hello Mizsteaks. Glad to see your name again. Sorry to hear about your Mother--Do hope all is well for her soon. Lost my Mother about five years ago so enjoy all the time you have left with her. Time passes so quickly!!! Good night all--Will Rah Rah you all tomorrow morning!!!! Go Ladies--Go!!! Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Good morning Ladies! :wave:

Joyce, did you have that bite of birthday cake with your son? Hope it tasted really good if you did! :yum: My son's birthday was last Friday. My baby turned the big 3oh! :daze: How did time go by so fast any way?

I think you should get credit for 2 steps for each step on the machine. I think that anyone who puts forth an effort like that should be amply awarded! :agree:

Rose, good luck with the trainer today. Hope you get a good one that makes working out fun. :clap:

Nancy, I'm sorry your daughter was feeling puny and you ended up not getting your bike. :( Hope it she feels better today and that you'll be riding it by tomorrow. I don't have a problem waiting for you so we can start together. :)

Aleka, you make a GREAT cheerleader! :cheer: Makes me smile just seeing you post. Have a great time fishing with that little one.

Already got my 5 miles in for the day! :thup: Took 23.5 minutes and was almost 2,200 steps! Climbed on the bike before I even had my coffee! Now I'm starving and will go eat but had to check in with my friends here first! :wave: Am I addicted or what? :rolleyes:

Have a marvelous day today!
Nance

[joizienew]

Hey everyone, No, I haven't had the ice cream cake yet. My son was out till late last night and we haven't gotten to it yet. Unlike birthdays of the past when he was a little tyke and I was in complete control, he is now 20 and is being out with friends more than being at home. But I have decided to join him and his friends in enjoying a piece (small) of the birthday delight, as I believe there is a perfect middle ground where we can indulge, but not to the extent of making ourselves feel guilty, moderation is the key.
I had an inspirational thought last night while watching TV.... :idea: All the food commercials drive me crazy and they make those carbs look sooo tempting. The people in those commercials are all young and very thin...stuffing their faces with a million carbs Then I thought about the statistics on how Americans are sooo over weight that the clothing people are thinking of changing the sizing standard of clothes, and that obesity is really a serious problem in our culture.
That's the reality that the commercials are distorting. So what I do now is change that picture in my mind and replace those models with the real people I see around me every day. Now I can look at the commercials and say, "yes, all the over weight and very unhealthy carb consumers are calling me to joing them, I think I'll decline"....:nono:

[ALEKA]

Good morning Gals--Ok I'm late --Had a grandson here and breakfast to make and laundry to get started --so here goes--Ladies!!!!! Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah--Ride your bikes just where you are------Rah Rah sis Boom Bah!!!! Walk that walk to reach your star!!!--Ahem--I guess the star is upir final goal!!! Ha---Have a Great Day to all--Aleka

[ALEKA]

Translation--since I am not great at typing or computer--my misteak of "upir" translates into the word "your"---HA!!!!!!!!Aleka---How do you get the pom pom girl on your posts???? I am not computer literate--just fumble around alot. Help!!!!

[MizSteaks]

LOL! Aleka you make the greatest cheerleader! :lol: :lol: :lol:

The easiest way for you to do the cheerleader is to hit 'post reply' instead of 'Post Quick Reply'. At the left of that posting space is a collection of 'Smileys'. Just click on the one you want and click in your message WHERE you want it. Voila! Happy cheerleader shows up when the message is posted to the thread.
I took a shortcut since mine don't always want to work. I printed the smiley chart out and now I just type in the html code. For example, if I want the cheerleader I print out a colon then the word 'cheer; then another colon and it comes out like this :cheer:

Joyce, I LOVE your mental image of those twits! I do the same thing to 'fool' my mind. If I'm getting ready to grab a pretzel, I imagine that I'm getting ready to eat a pitchfork. A piece of bread might translate in my mind to taking a bite out of an old mattress!! Makes me laugh at the stupidity of the image and the spell is broken...usually! Must be truthful here! :D I say this as I sit here with a used brick (piece of hard candy :eek: ) in my mouth. :nono:

You guys have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Nance

[ALEKA]

:cheer to you miztakes--hope it works---:cheer

[ALEKA]

It didn't work--Will try again

[ALEKA]

It says my Html code is off--Does that have anything to do with it??? I have smilies but no cheerleader!!! Aleka

[ALEKA]

my husband says we do not have Html--So guess you will just have to add your own cheerleader pictures!!! Sorry about that!!! Aleka

[mizholly]

Aleka,

When you go to "post reply" - make sure the enhanced button is selected (it's just above the space where you type). Then, when you want to add something, using Nance's technique, be sure to type a colon immediately before and immediately after the word cheer. I usually just use the "clickable" list of smilies to the left of the typing space. There's also a thread somewhere on this site that's called "Testing" or something like that. You can try different stuff and see if it works

Hope this helps :)

We're all looking foward to your next cheer - thanks so much!!

Ever Onward,

Holly

[ALEKA]

:cheer:----:cheer:

[ALEKA]

Thank you Holly!!! I needed that:cheer: :cheer:---Aleka

[ALEKA]

Holly--you are an :angel:---aleka

[ALEKA]

Mizteaks you are an :angel: too!!!Aleka

[ALEKA]

:cheer: GO Gals Go!! :cheer: :cheer: Aleka

[ALEKA]

:cheer:-----

[Chloesue]

Good Evening Everyone,
It's a little late when I finally have the time to get on here.Sorry that I don't have the time to respond the way I would like right now.Need to get to bed shortly.Had to get up this morning at 6 since our grandson comes by 7:30.So I will again be getting up at 6 tomorrow and Friday.

I rode my stationary bike 30 minutes today.Wanted to increase my time up to 30 minutes.I got my new stationary bike at Sears this evening but it needs to be put together.Will wait to do that on Saturday when our 2 year old grandson isn't around.Don't want a lot of little pieces around for him to bother.

I would like for those that will to say a little prayer tomorrow for my dad.My sister let me know today that my dad is having the treatment done tomorrow to freeze his prostate to remove the cancer.I will be at the hospital at 7 in the morning while the treatment is in progress.It's suppose to last about 2 hours.Hope to have a good report on how it went tomorrow evening.He is 77 and in pretty good health although he was also recently diagnosed with COPD.He was a heavy smoker for years but quit cold turkey 10 years ago.

Keep moving everyone!!

Nancy

[Chloesue]

New site I read about today in the newspaper.

I wanted to let y'all know about a site I read about in the newspaper today.Its:
www.presidentschallenge.org

You sign up on the site.After you sign up you will have a place to log in your daily exercise and try to earn awards.They recommend 30 minutes of exercise daily so that is why I upped my time riding the stationary bike.

Let me know if any of joined like I did.It's another way to keep us motivated and moving:)

Nancy

[ALEKA]

Hi lady friend--Will keep you and your Dad in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Will also remind his guardian :angel: to be present as well!! Love and prayers to you both!! Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Chloesue, I'm adding my prayers for your Dad for a successful procedure tomorrow. Keep us posted when you can. We'll muddle through without you while you're gone and we can count on Aleka to cheer us on!

Sorry I didn't come back and make sure you understood my post about the cheerleader smiley. Glad to see that Holly got you set straight. I am almost computer illiterate so it was a stretch thinking I could tell somebody else how to do something on here! LOL! I have to do it my way because my smiley screen freezes so I don't bother with it.

Had company most of the day today so didn't get to move like I wanted to after my 5 mile ride this morning. Hope to double my steps tomorrow from a paltry 3989 today. The goal is to do at least 7000 I heard. I was barely half of that. :(

Need to go do my journal and then tend to the boy scout troop still eating crawdads in the dark in the middle of my driveway. What an interesting life it is here at Heaven on a Halfshell!

Have a glorious evening!
Nance

[ALEKA]

Here we go!!!!!!! :cheer: -- :cheer:------------------------------------Time to rise and greet the sun---Time to ride or walk, or run!!!!!! ---------Go Girls!!!!! Do your thing now!!!!! Go Girls---- :Cheer:-----:Cheer: Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Good morning ALeka! If you hadn't been cheering me on, I never would have made it as far as I did! Thanks. :D

Only rode for 14 minutes this morning. Will catch another session this afternoon. My ginpy knee started throbbing and I had to back off a little.

Chloesue, I checked out the Presidnet's Challenge and the site was down. I will go back today and sign up! THank you for finding that and bringing it here for us! Hope your Dad is doing well today. :)

Hope everybody has an active day today! I'm going to try some new pectin today called Pomona Pectin and make some sugar free jelly! My daughter has used it and the jam/jelly turns out great! Thought I'd make some for Mom too so her sweet tooth doesn't throw her diabetes off kilter. The pectin company has a website ... www.pamonapectin.com

Off I go to journal and then get busy. See all of you later today! :wave:

Nance

[joizienew]

Aleka, what a wonderful cheer girl! Thanks. I did go and walk for about 6,000 steps in paradise this a.m. The lawnmowers were buzzing and there were men with weed eaters buzzing also. I couldn't help but think about how 'not-peaceful' the park was with all that activity. But the lesson I got was: In order to have the beauty, peace and serenity there must be times of hard work, sweat and meaningful activity. It's a lesson in balance. I was inspired, hell, I'm stil inspired. :agree: I have walked for four days in a row so far this week and I think the pedometer is providing a lot of motivation. I am greedy for a big dose of those steps. :lol: Today is my day to work out at the fitness center, my abs are sore and those back muscles are also. I can tell where my weaknesses are, and I know I need to 'work' those spots. My fibromyalgia has been mild lately and easily remedied with an ibuprophen or excedrin. That's progress for me. I can get rid of headaches the way normal people do instead of going to the ER for a shot or spending three days in bed throwing up, and suicidal. Gotta count that as a huge blessing :angel: I'm walking in my sandals, and I feel great. No rubbing or pain.

[mizholly]

Hey y'all,

We got our new pedometers and set them last night. Did our 4 laps at the mall this a.m. - found out it's actually 2.25 miles. I left my pedometer on when we got home and found that I had put on another 2 miles just working around the house!! Amazing.

I'm going to set one pedometer to use just around the house - I'm just curious.

By the way, the steps for the mall walk this morning were 5441 - not too bad :yay:.

Aleka, looking forward to your Friday cheer!!

Chloesue, I signed up for the Presidential thingie - I'm going to start the log probably at the beginning of our exercise week (Monday).

Hope everyone is well - keep moving!

Ever Onward,

Holly

[ALEKA]

Cloesue--Hope all went well for your Dad. I spent my day at the dentist office and then to Red Lobster for lunch.. It is amazing how all of you float in and out of my thoughts. Said a quick prayer for your Dad and reminded his angel to be there for support!!!! How is your Mom doing Miztakes??? Hope better. The jelly sounds ssoooo good!! Wish I was there for a taste. Hi Holly--Working on the cheer already---not sure how long I can keep this up--but at least it does give my brain a work out--Ha---Joizienew--6000 steps!!!! :cheer:--way to go. If we look we find lessons all around us don't we??? Glad that your fibromyalgia is better. I have chronic lyme and understand what you are talking about. We'll just commizerate together and do our thing anyway---Right??? Hope you all have a wonderful evening. I'm going to my little grandsons closing at his Bible school tonight. Sure do love to hear the little :angel:'s sing!! Night all---See you tomorrow. Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Joyce, your outlook on life is so refreshing! It would do all of us good to take a REAL look at the world around us instead of the myopic view we often limit ourselves to. I am going to learn SO MUCH from you! So thankful I found you!

Aleka, That was a great cheer! You always bring a smile to my face! :D

I had fibromyalgia symptoms for several years so I am familiar with that type of pain. One of the postivie side benefits of the by-pass surgery was...the firbro disappeared! It ended up being just oxygen starved muscles! Thank you Lord!

Got back on the bike and did another 10 minutes for a total of 5.4 miles today. Also mowed the lawns the old fashioned way! Walked behind that mower instead of riding one! :lol:

My Mom is being referred to a cardiologist for her heart problesm but has to wait 6 weeks for an appointment. She is going to come up for a visit so I will not have as much time on here. Promise I will keep up with the challenge though! Just may not be able to check in every day. :( Mom doesn't like this computer and is a tad bit jealous of any time I take on it. I sure don't want to upset her now so I will stay off it pretty much while she is here...HOW WILL I SURVIVE???! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sweet dreams everyone!
Nance

[Chloesue]

Wanted to stop by for a quick hello.Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers for my dad.He came through the procedure just fine.When he was in the recovery room he was nauseous so his doctor kept him in the hospital over night.

It was a long day at the hospital.I was there with my sister and her daughter while my dad had the procedure done.My niece does not like elevators so we did a lot of walking up and down the stairs instead of taking the elevator.I didn't get any bike riding done today but feel like the stairs and walking I did today was a good substitute.

Hope to be a more active poster tomorrow.

Nancy

[joizienew]

Hey everyone, it's a great morning...
Steaks, that was interesting what you said about fibro being oxygen starved muscles...I like that idea and I think it applies to my pain. Otherwise why would the symptoms lessen when I walk or otherwise work out?
Chlo, great news about your dad!

I just got up and haven't started my day yet. I'll be headed for the park again with my handy dandy little step counter ticking away. Oh yea, I tried the ground flax meal for a hot breakfast this a.m. I really love the taste. The only thing was I cooked it and probably destroyed the 'fat' stuff. Anyway, I am reminded that I need to slow down and read the directions first..Next time I won't cook...

[ALEKA]

Good morning---Meant to ask---Do we have any guys ??? Ok--Everybody-- ready????---:cheer:---Here we go now-----Walk & Ride& work those buns---Later on you have your fun!!!!! Do your Stuff now---Go Girls----- :Cheer: Do your stuff now_____ :smile: Have a lot to do this morning---My little grandson is here and it is my weigh in day---etc!!!! Hope all your days are Super!!! Aleka

[Leidon]

Hey Everyone!

Sorry I haven't stopped in lately, but I have been soooo busy. First, I do hope that the Unemployment appeal I had Tuesday will turn out in my favor. I'm not sure what will happen....seems my boss had a completely different version of what happened than I did. He made up all kinds of stuff. It all boiled down to was that he got upset because I tried to correct him when he accused of having "relatives" in my office one day. It's a long story, but needless to say I got upset because he would not listen to the real facts (he only had hearsay) and he said I was "out-of-control" and he told me to calm down and I didnt! So he fired me!!! INSUBORDINATION It's amazing that even if you have evidence, witnesses and the whole shabang the "Commission" tends to believe the employer! I havent heard the outcome yet, but I bet they go with the employer.

Sorry to vent! Had to get it off my chest. Since I have been unemployed (3 months) I have been working from home. I am a computer graphic artist/typesetter....and also I am doing VHS tape and photo transfers to CD's/DVD's. I have quite a few customers right now, mostly family and members of our Motorcycle Chapter. So I do keep busy.

I am also now the scrapbook/Historian of our chapter, and found out yesterday I will also be handling the Newsletter for print and web. I like to keep busy, but I also like to have the steady income coming in! Enough of that stuff....


I did (wednesday) get on the treadmill for about 15 minutes...had to try and calm my self down B4 the Appeal Meeting. Yesteday, I did not get to "walk" but I did do good.....it was my nephews birthday, and I passed on the cake!!! YEAH to me!!!
I feel as though I do have control over something these days....my diet! It feels good, too!

Well enough of this rambling,
Everyone have a good "exercise"/low carb day.... check with ya later

[MizSteaks]

AHHHHHHHHH! :wave: It's always so nice to sign in and see all of you! Makes mornings a lot more fun to look forward to, doesn't it? LOL!

Leah, vent away dear! It's best to get that anger OUTside the body where it can't hurt you then to keep it inside where it festers. That's what we're here for...to listen and support each other. And good for you to walk that anxiety off instead of reaching for some hc foods! :clap:

Joyce, you continue to be my inspiration! For someone who waited all these years for some 'me' time you are doing a wonderful job of taking advantage of the world around you. :thup:

Chloesue, I am so glad to hear that your Dad did well yesterday. Aren't prayers wonderufl thngs. Those stair walks sound like killer excercises to me. No need to worry about not riding the bike after doing all of that! :agree:

Aleka...another splendid cheer this morning! You're the best! :lol:

I woke up at 4...got up at 5 and had my 5 miles done on the bike by 5:30! Then an enormous breakfast and here to my 'family'! Have tons to do today. DD and the g-kids are coming for lunch again so need to start some soup for them. They love homemade soup and they are always so chilled from swimming lessons it hits the spot for them. Then clean the back bedroom and get it ready for Mom to come visit. Then if there is time...work some more on cleaning out the chest freezer.

Hope everybody has a terrific day! Hope Rose checks in...I hope she didn't get lost on her last walk!! :p

Stay HEALTHY!!
Nance

[BKM]

This looks like my type of exercise group!

My exercise regime consists of walking, biking, golfing, roller-blading (you should see the neighbors when hubby and I put on our roller blades and protective gear and go out for a spin!!!!) -- somehow I never manage to do gym-type stuff.

So far today, I've walked a mile at lunch (lots of hills), climbed 4 flights of stairs (parking garage) -- will try to get in a 3-mile walk this evening with hubby and dogs (3 mini-dachshunds). It's getting so very hot (yesterday it officially hit 108F) that outside activity is getting uncomfortable.

And tomorrow I'm going up in a sail plane -- does soaring like a bird count as exercise????

[ALEKA]

:cheer:----Way to go Bonnie!!!! Sounds like you have all kinds of things that keep you occupied and exercising. Welcome to the group!!!! Aleka

[ALEKA]

Leidon--Was sorry to read about your experience in your hearing. Ex-Bosses have a way of getting under your skin at times. They especially like to do it at the most inopportune time. ie--at the hearing. Wouldn't you just like to smack some of those pious ones?? I know that doesn't sound nice but most of my life I spent trying to practice the golden rule and sometimes you just have to vent--not act on it!!! Anyway--you did great coming home- exercising and not soothing yourself with HC. :cheers: Way to Go--- Will say a prayer for you about this case. You never know---Judges aren't always taken in by smooth talkers. Let us know how things go and here's hoping a better, higher paying job comes your way!! Hugs to you!!! Aleka

[Chloesue]

I have been kind of quiet with being gone all day yesterday and then being busy with my 2 year old grandson today.

On the spur of the moment my hubby decided that we are going to get away this weekend.We will be leaving in the morning for Maggie Valley NC.We will return sometime Monday.Our son in law is off of work on Monday so it worked out good for this weekend.Our daughter Karen doesn't work this weekend so she will be available to walk our dog.

I need to ride my stationary bike.Doesn't look like this will be the wekend to put my new bike together.Hope to get it done soon though.

Hope all of you have a nice relaxing weekend.Will check back Monday evening.
Nancy

[Chloesue]

Bonnie,
Welcome aboard!!It's nice to have new ladies join us in our quest to lose weight and get fit.I need to get busy and ride my stationary bike.Was a busy day with my grandson but didn't get any bike riding done.
Nancy

[mizholly]

Hiya Kids!!

Another day, another dollar ... or in our case, another mile, step and so forth. Did our mall walk - another 2.25 miles under the belt. Still trying to adjust the pedometer - almost have it knocked. Should be in time for the big 100 mile challenge.

Chloe - have a great weekend and forget it all for a couple of days, we all deserve that once in a while, eh?

Bonnie - welcome! Check in when you can and we'll give you a shove if you need it ... tee hee ...

Aleka, thanks again for your great inspiration. YOU go girl !! :cheer:

Off to a quick LC snack ... salami w/cream cheese, green pepper strips a maybe a little hunk of cheese ... Dinner's a nummy LC chili (she said modestly :-))

Hope you all have a good weekend [tomorrow's our day on the torture ball and Nordic Trak ... wish me luck}

Ever Onward,

Holly

[ALEKA]

Holly---Would you share that LC chili recipe with me??? Sure do Love Chili!!! Thanks--Aleka

[MizSteaks]

Bonnie it's good to see you here sweating away with us! We don't care what type of excercise we do as long as we moooove the bodies! :D Hmmm....roller blades huh? Not in a million years would I try that even though it looks like such fun! I don't like pain and I know I'd spend some time on the ground! LOL!

nancy, you certainly need this weekend away. You've had a stressful week with your Dad and your grandson there. Go, relax and enjoy and don't stress out over the bike. We all need to take the deserved breaks without guilt.

I didn't make it back on the bike today.

Did get some deep cleaning done in the spare bedroom getting it ready for Mom to come. She did sound better tonight, but she is still weak and shaky and has no appetite. My time will be limited once she arrives so you guys will have to cheer each other on for me! You've got Aleka to keep you up and going! Isn't she a great cheerleader? Just don't stress your back out Honey!

Have a great evening and weekend everybody! :wave:
Nance

[MizSteaks]

Bonnie it's good to see you here sweating away with us! We don't care what type of excercise we do as long as we moooove the bodies! :D Hmmm....roller blades huh? Not in a million years would I try that even though it looks like such fun! I don't like pain and I know I'd spend some time on the ground! LOL! :roll:

Nancy, you certainly need this weekend away. You've had a stressful week with your Dad and your grandson there. Go, relax and enjoy and don't stress out over the bike. We all need to take the deserved breaks without guilt. :agree:

I didn't make it back on the bike today. Did get some deep cleaning done in the spare bedroom getting it ready for Mom to come. She did sound better tonight, but she is still weak and shaky and has no appetite. My time will be limited once she arrives so you guys will have to cheer each other on for me! You've got Aleka to keep you up and going! Isn't she a great cheerleader? Just don't stress your back out Honey! :yay:

Have a great evening and weekend everybody! :wave:
Nance

[ALEKA]

Thanks for your thoughtful and kind remarks sugar--or should I say splenda??? Ha--Sounds like you are ready for Mom! Hope she gets a good rest at your place and naturally--you need first off to take care of # one or there won't be much left to take care of anyone else. Just a reminder!! We MOM"S have a tendency to take care of everyone else before ourselves which is great as long as we don't forget to include ourselves. (Took me a long time to figure that one out.) My Grandmother used to say- (You never really learn how to live well un til it is almost time to die.) What a sad saying Huh?? Anyway- Hope you have a good time with your Mom while she is there and when you get a chance--steal a few moments and ride like the wind!!! Ha!! Night Night--Aleka

[4mrslucky]

Good Evening Everyone,
I will jump aboard the exercise train. I do a walking tape,2 miles, 3 days a week. I also do at home Curves exercise 3 times a week. I follow the Curves carb-sensitive diet. I am 60, we have 1 daughter, who has blessed us with 9 grandkids, 8 at home, one in college, out of state. We just moved 30 min. from the kids so we spend more time with the active family. "Kids are for the young," that is what my mother used to tell me. Isn't it amazing how much they really knew! :lol: I will start reporting on Sunday. My husband keeps our treadmill well dusted, along with a weight table and Gazzele. To much for my old bones. :yay: Have a great evening everyone. Susan from NW WA 180/171/145

[ALEKA]

Great to see you here 4MrsLucky!!! I'm hoping to get back on my Gazelle next week. I know what you mean when you say '''OLD BONES"" Mine creak at times--How about you?? Hope to see you tomorrow!! Aleka

[mizholly]

Hey Susan,

Welcome aboard - great to see one more "skinny-in-progress" :lol:

Stay in touch - we'll be here cheering for you!

Holly :-)

[mizholly]

Aleka,

I'd be delighted, proud and happy to share the recipe ... as soon as I have it "written". Right now, it's just a "throw in a bit of this and that recipe" and that just won't don't for most low carbers.

For starters, get some canned black soy beans (if you like beans in your chili)

Nothing else particularly exotic, I also use cooked and drained ground beef, canned green chiles ... a bit of tabasco .. I found this great tomato paste that comes in a tube like toothpaste.

Okay, now I'll try to get the recipe into a "form" - that's the hard part. Making 'em up and cooking is easy - it's such a passion ...

Don't give up on me

Holly :-)

[ALEKA]

Holly---I"ll keep watching for that recipe. I could eat chili year around. Do the black soybeans give it a funny taste?? Thanks for the comeback. Think you should be called Miz-christmas little Holly Berry!!! Aleka

[ALEKA]

Good-morning!!!! It's Saturday----Are you Ready???????------Let's Go: Ready--Set--Here we go!-----Walk or Ride or start to roll!!!!! (Blades)--Do your thing throughout the day---Throw another pound away!!!!! ----Do your Stuff now---do you hear me????--Do your stuff now!! :cheer:---Have a Great Day---Aleka

[joizienew]

Thanks again Aleka, how do you keep coming up with them!!!

Well, this morning presented another epiphany :idea: for me. I woke up early and decided, after a nice breakfast of Milled Flaxseed, I deserved a reward, a treat. :agree: I walked in the park every morning this week and I deserve a reward. So, I put on the TV and propped myself up all ready to 'take the day off' and enjoy my well earned reward. I flipped through the channels, waiting for that peaceful 'reward feeling' and guess what! It never arrived. :( Instead I grew more and more anxious and uncomfortable. Then I came across a kids show and an animated horse was singing, "Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the sunshine, go out and breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful sunshine." Well, that horse was looking right at me! I jumped up, put on my shorts, and off I went to the park.
While walking I began to meditate on the subject of 'rewards'. My Saturday morning reward was no doubt self destructive. Not that there is anything wrong with kicking back and watching TV, but when you experience anxiety instead of peace, then it is wrong. I recalled how many times I have heard a patient, (drug/alcohol counseling) say to me, "But I work hard all week, I deserve to get drunk on Friday night.", or, "I worked hard all day in the hot sun, I deserve that six pack of cold beer" Self-destructive reward systems. I know that somewhere inside is the fear of success, and the need to self-destruct. Especially after doing something positive and healthy for myself.
So, I am now creating a list of healthy, positive rewards, and am examining closely how I 'reward' myself. Anybody out there got any ideas? I think a list of 'positive rewards' might be fun to create, :yay: along with another list of 'negative rewards' that I have gotten rid of. :nono: Another old 'reward' I've gotten rid of is that big old candy bar at the checkout line. :bash:

[MizSteaks]

Joyce, your observations are so timely for me! Was just chatting with a couple of my friends about making lists of the 'old' comfort strokes and then making another list of new replacements. I have been doing that for the foods that represent 'comfort foods' for me and experimenting with recipes for that purpose. I find it is so much easier to fight a sudden craving when I already KNOW what that substitute can be. :p

One of my favorite comfort foods has always been mashed potatoes. I found a recipe for mashed cauliflower that is so good that I smile when the potatoe craving hits because I know I'm in for a treat. :yum:

I love your idea for starting a 'substitution' list! Why don't you start a thread about that and we'll see how many things we come up with. Actually I guess we first should do a search and make sure there isn't something already like that on the site. Wouldn't want to start a thread and have it moved out of here :nono:

I think it is absolutely wonderful that you are so in tune with your body and emotions and mind! We are going to learn so much from you if we pay attention!

Okay...finally got on the old bike this morning and got my 5 miles in. T'was a tough ride this morning as I had already put in several hours cleaning and gardening. But...I'm breathing deeper and feeling better so it is always worth it! :agree:

Have a wonderful Saturday! :wave:
Nance

[chrisews]

Hi, As I said on the other site, I am a 60 year old grandma of 4 1/2, 3 boys one girl and one unknown. I've got to really get with the program if I expect to see these kids grown up. so here I am. I walked about 1 mile today, I've been doing stationary bike 3 miles 3 times a week, and I just found some Leslie Sansone's tapes at thelocal thrift shop today, so I'm planning to start uning them. Where I live is very hilly, and it' s tough to walk , at least when you're out of shape. I've been locarbing for almost 2 years, and lost 40 lbs in the first 6 months, 5 lbs in the next 16 months. what's the problem. I believe at this point, it's lack of exercise, As we all seem to have, I also have problems with my back, and I admit that's been stopping me, but as I said, I've got to get with the program. Here I come. chris :wiggle: :wiggle:

[joizienew]

Hey Chris, welcome. I know deep down inside we all have that little voice that keeps repeating, "exercise, exercise, exercise!!!" I know I used to say, "Yeah, yeah, but I'll do it later, I'm not ready". I had a million excuses. Then once I started with the walking, it took on a life of it's own. Next thing I knew I was going to the fitness center at work two times a week in addition to my morning walks. Now I have a hard time going without...Welcome Grandma. (I can say that cause I'm a Grandma also, but my grandchildren are in college)

Steaks, you are so supportive, you are a blessing girl...

[mizholly]

Hey kidlets ...

Hope you're all having an energetic weekend. DH and I did our NordicTrak and torture ball this morning ... talk about sweat!! Some days are harder than others, but at least we did it.

Tomorrow's our day off from sweating, and truly THAT is one of our big positive rewards. Six days of being so noble and darn self-righteous, that "lazy day" sure is fine.

Another positive award is what we call our Saturday dawdle time. I love to sleep, I can do it for 10 - 11 hours a night. However, for the last couple of months I've been having my early-bird DH be sure to wake me up by 7. Then, come hell or high water (pardon my expression) we start our exercise, whatever it may be for the day, at 8. [It's just another small way to stay on track. ] We still get up at 7, but on Saturdays we're a little more flexible about when we start exercising (within reason). So, our Saturday dawdle is really a positive reward.

Nance, I'm with you. Good cooking is its own reward. I'm just really careful not to allow the food itself to become the reward, if that makes sense. I think that's probably what