300+ Club - 300+ and Getting Fit after 40 #235

This thread is a sub-set of the 300+ thread.

This group is for those dealing with the challenges of having a significant amount of weight to lose and being fit which becomes harder after age 40. If you're an old or new friend and not over 40 and feel this is the place to post, jump right in.

Thanks for starting the thread, Terri!

Learn -- I enjoyed hearing about your halloween (and that your son doesn't like candy). And this thread is about chit-chat AND weight loss issues. There really is no "off topic"

I just realized I forgot to weigh this morning before I had any coffee. My dogs get so excited to eat in the morning and it just flew out of my mind.

Oh well, I'll try tomorrow.

In the meantime, I'm on a good roll. Didn't have any Halloween candy, and I stayed on plan. I don't foresee any major issues coming up this week to derail me... except for hubby going out of town. But I have been better about that lately, so I'm hoping for a great week. Feels good to be back in control again!

Hi Ladies -

Popping in quickly for an accountability check...I've done great today. I just had 2 mini pieces of candy (must get this stuff out of the house). I am within my calories and plan on having a sliced apple and a cup of tea after I get the kids in bed. I will NOT let another morsel of anything cross my lips. I've written it and I will stick to it!

Back later if I have time.....

:high:
Barb

Well, here's my accountability check, since Barb did one and I'm in a state of guilt.

I did well all day, completely OP. I even ate dinner by five and was really done eating. Then I had to take my older son to a class at the night school (he's making up a health class, of all things!). He'll be going there from 6-9 every night, four days a week and I have to take him and pick him up...and tonight he was hungry on the way home and he talked me into Jack-in-the-Box. I haven't had a burger in quite awhile, but there I was joining in. I did get the smallest burger, smallest fries and Coke. Ate only part of the fries, and had a few sips off the Coke. And decided that I didn't really want them after all so I was able to throw them away. They actually tasted bad to me. Coke tastes so bitter to me now!

Anyway...that's my confession. I'm shaking this off. It's time for bed. Different plan for tomorrow night, I'm packing dinner for my son to eat in the car! And none for me!

Good morning all,
I wasn't planning on doing my daily walk yesterday due to sore calves, but I did anyway. Felt the need to get up and go after dinner for some reason.
I stayed on plan with my eating and today I must go and get some wonderful healthy grub to fill the pantry and frig. I am craving turnips for some reason, so I'll be putting that at the top of my list.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Later - Learn

I did PERFECT yesterday. Even got some weight lifting in. Dr still has me on restrictions from lifting anything over the back of my head.
I did take a peep at the scale and Im down 2lbs from last wed. Im so hoping to be down a few more by the time I weigh in at the drs office next wed.
Im doing good with the 1200 calories she wants me to try. You just have to plan carefully!!
geo- way to go on a plan to keep you from being derailed tonight.
heather- great job on being on plan.
barb- hi I miss you!!!!!
Teri- hi how are you doing?
learning- a neighbor called me and asked if I wanted some turnips. I love the greens but told her I didnt like the actual turnips. I got thinking afterwards I dont think I have eaten turnips as an adult. I use to love them raw on a veggie tray but never had them cooked. How do you cook them?
Carol - where are you?
Lets have another great OP day!

learning- a neighbor called me and asked if I wanted some turnips. I love the greens but told her I didnt like the actual turnips. I got thinking afterwards I dont think I have eaten turnips as an adult. I use to love them raw on a veggie tray but never had them cooked. How do you cook them?


This year I have to change things around due to my new and permanent eating lifestyle. This was always what I requested for holiday dinners from my mom. This is mom's recipe!
Mashed Turnips:
1 large turnip (peeled and cubed into 1" cubes)
1 C. milk (here I'll change to 1 or 2% milk)
1 C. shredded american cheese (here I'll change to 2%)
1 stick unsalted butter (I'm gonna leave this out completely)
salt & pepper to taste (SPTT)

In a large stock pot add turnip cubes and cover with cold water till about 1" over top of cubes. Bring to a boil and then lower to a med. hi setting. Cook until fork tender.
Drain and rinse, transfer to a large bowl and mash away with a potato masher. While still hot add the american cheese and blend until melted. I usually add the milk slowly until I get turnips to my desired consistency, kinda like mashed potatoes.
SPTT
Enjoy

Let me know if you try it!

Walked into the office yesterday and saw it... the leftover candy on the secretary's desk!! Immediately in my head I said "NOT FOR ME" and successfully avoided it. But I think it will be there for days. I really don't want it and hope I can stay strong.

I did get a little snacky before dinner and ate a little more than I wanted, but reined it in for the evening... Today's food is planned and I need to figure out the exercise.

I'm in and out quickly this morning. Have to drive to the next town to get my tires rotated, then come back to pick greens for my mother (and I get some too - yeah!), and then I will figure out what to cook for my older son taking the night class.

You know, he doesn't go to the class until 6...I will feed him at home and then, if he's still hungry after 9, he can fix something himself!

Have a great day!

Hey Gals!

I'm happy to report 2 really good days in a row! :D Next goal...3 days! ;) Taking it one day at a time right now. Feeling much better about things.

I've been up doing a little work so I don't have time to chat. I'm hoping to finish a book I've been working on for weeks before I head to bed.

Sweet Dreams to all!
:) Barb

I had my dandelion greens for dinner tonight. They were so good! After I boiled them I dressed them with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. I could eat them every day!

I'm quite tired tonight. Made it home from my son's night school without stopping for anything. I talked to him this morning and told him we can't do the fast food thing any more. He supported my decision.

Oh, my bed looks so inviting...see you in the morning, you gorgeous dolls!

Good Morning!

Sorry I didn't check in last week. It was busy with making halloween costumes. PMSing too. The kids went to a church party so the amount of candy that was brought home was not to bad. About 1/2 grocery bag per kid. By the time they took out the things they didn't like and put them straight into the food bank donation box...result a very managable amount will last them about 2 weeks and I have no desire to sneak any. It would be noticed! :lol: I did buy a mini bag of mini chocolates. So it is one per day for me. Completely within calorie limits.

Doing massive amounts of laundry. Cat ate leaves of my new plant and wow he has been vomiting everywhere. My bed, rugs etc. Will have to put the plant where he cant get at it. Yuck!

Got myself back on sparkspeople to record intake as it seams to be the easiest way and does not feel like counting is taking over my life!

Have a great day gals!

Im doing Great!! I weighed in today at the drs office and Im down 4.2lbs from last wed. Now if I can just do the same next week.She asked how i was doing on 1200 calories and I told her I am suprised at how easy it has been. I just have to make sure I made good healthy choices of real foods. My glucose was 121 which is really high for me.My fasting is normally about 82. She wants me to track it daily for the week.I go back next wed. Im hoping its from some sinus meds I have been taking. It kinda suprised me! I keep a really close eye on my glucose and its always good. Guess I will just have to wait and see what is going on.
Have a great day everyone

Hello Lovely Ladies!

I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy day! I'm happy to report another very good day! I am still planning an evening snack while watching the World Series. Not sure yet what I'm going to have. I have plenty of calories left for the day.

YAY DG!!! You are doing great! Really back in the swing of things! :high:

Hi Julia! Good to see you! Great job on the Halloween candy! I had a few rough days with ours and now have no interest!

Geo - Dandelion Greens? Never tried them. You make them sound good, however all I can think of is weeds. :o

Learn, Heather, Terri.....anyone else peeking in...HELLO!!!! :D Pop in and let us know how you are doing!

Off to put the boys to bed and stay up too late watching the Phillies win! (fingers crossed!)

:) Barb

Hi Barb, I'm peeking in. :)

Good days yesterday and today. I hope I've got my head back on the right track.

Off to bed. I hate this time change.

I can't believe it's already Wednesday and I'm just posting for the first time this week. A very strange little virus found me early this week - temp of 94 with severe chills. Glad it's gone.

Food has been great - exercise great. It's the zone I wish I could bottle.

Barb - so great to see you - you were missed.

Geo - great decision on no fast food after class. Not sure if I've ever mentioned it here but when I first started this journey my first step was no drive thru - I could have fast food BUT if that was to be my choice then I was going to have to park the car and go in for it. I know myself - wasn't going to happen. One of the best things I've ever done for myself.

Debbie - thanks for missing me. How is the weekend prep for the week working out for you? I am missing my soup this week - I think next week will be a nice chicken vegetable.

Learn - so glad you're posting with us. Not a turnip fan but I've done the same with butternut squash.

Julia - hey - I was thinking about you and here you are! I've thought so much about how I can match your great Thanksgiving week as the holiday approaches.

Keep the great week going!

A quick personal check in with everyone...

Julia, do your kids inventory the candy too? :D Sounds like my house! I've had to put it all away in a variety of places. Last year, "Superman" had it in his fortress of solitude (my Superman lunchbox in the back of the pantry). This year, half went to Batman - in the bat cave aka the chest freezer in the garage. The other half went to Alfred the Butler - in a box behind the wine closet. Rhyan figured it out immediately!

Hope the laundry chore went by quickly, with very little gagging. Yuck! Poor Julia and poor kitty!

Debbie - :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot: You are the bomb! I aspire to cut calories like you. So hard for me to do, but you are my inspiration!

Barb - dandelion greens are an aquired taste. My mother's been working on me with them since before I can recall. I used to gag on them really badly when I was little, but as with many foods, when you get older, things ain't so bad, and some are even better. Such is the case with the dandelion greens. If you can find them now, they're really nice braised. They aren't so bitter in the late fall to early spring. When the weather warms up, they're more bitter. I actually love them even more when they're bitter. But I have strange taste buds and love a lot of stuff other people won't touch. And that is my big problem!

Learn - I've never eaten turnips, but you had me at "butter" and "cheese". ;)

Blessings to all the other peekers!

Good Morning,
Sounds like many of us are doing good.That is nice to see!
Hang in there for anyone struggling.
Carol- I will have a bowl of soup for lunch today. The rest has been frozen and will be pulled out on days when i dont have time to prepare lunch.
My glucose was 114 today but that is still higher than Im use to seeing. Post meal last night was 136.
The men are finishing up my house this week.They started working on it back in MAY. I was at my wits end with them. I called this week and told them I could feel cold air coming in my windows and was going to send him my gas bill for the winter.LOL well he came yesterday and started caulking my windows finally!!! They still have to replace the quater round in my kitchen around the new windows. IM sooooooo ready for them to be done with my house! Like I have said before that hail storm was a true blessing from God!!
I have a recipe for diabetic choc fudge.Im making it this weekend for hubby to test out. He always wants a taste of something sweet after a meal.Im hoping this will do the trick for him.
Hard to believe its time to start thinking and planning for the holidays.
gotta get running my granddaughter will be here today and she keeps me on my toes.

Wonder why it is some days we have it and some days we don't. Yesterday I had it! Took the pups for a nice long walk, walked to and from my personal training session and worked especially hard during the session. The endorphins were flowing! I shared with my trainer a 3FC tip I had recently read - when exercising and struggling through a particular move be sure to smile - it makes it easier. So I was smiling alot, especially when I was using my pet name for her. It was a good time - we laughed through the workout which made it even more enjoyable. I think I just said I enjoyed exercise!

Has anyone heard from Lilion? She's been on my mind lately.

Today I'm going to venture back to water aerobics this morning and then spend some more time outside while the weather is so nice. Hope you all can do the same.

Barb - sorry bout the Phillies - KC and the Yankees share lots of bad blood - was cheering with you!

Georgia - when will you know if you got enough votes???

Terri - missing you - hope things are good for you.

Hi Ladies,

Had a nice surprise at WI last night. I lost 2 lbs.:spin: Considering the "oopsies" I had earlier in the week I was shocked and thrilled.

Looks like everyone is doing really well both with eating and exercise.
Keep it up!

J-ann! :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:!!!

(I wish there were a belly-dancer smiley. I'd be shaking my stuff for you!)

This afternoon I'm hanging out with my younger son and his friends, in the living room. They're absorbed with XBox, playing Halo 3. I asked them to turn off the sound and I agreed to play the rock-n-roll music for them instead. It's KISS right now...Gene Simmons singing "Rock and Roll All Night". At least they like stuff I know the words for!

I missed taking my meds yesterday, and I've let the soy creep back into my diet for the last few days, and I gained back eight pounds in the last two days. Not at all happy about that. I spending the weekend doing penance with vegetables.

Carol, today is the last day of voting. I'm 11 votes shy of 300. I'm not anywhere near winning based on votes, but fortunately they actually consider writing and what one has to offer as well. If they consider me based on that, I really believe I'm a contender. So keep voting for me...here (http://www.sam-e.com/job/profile/382).

Judy - nicely done! Your description was such a reminder to me also. How many times I've done the exact same thing - just not stopped at the closest trash can.

Georgia - what fun - letting them enjoy some rock n roll. We've got a coupla weeks left in the 60 day challenge - get that soy out of there.

Food, exercise and more importantly life is good for me. I'm trying to put three looming scale events to the back of my mind - when they're reached I'll share. I hope to be sharing one of them next week.

I'm off to swim - I heeded the lecture from my trainer about not giving up the water but approaching it differently. Turns out maybe I don't know everything - hrrmph.

Have a great Saturday.

Just got back from a quick trip to the market. I was out of almost everything. My knees were killing me so I just got the essentials and will do another trip tomorrow for the rest.

So Carol ....How are you approaching swimmimg differently? I'll probably get back to the pool when I break 300 and can get back into my suit. I used to aqua jog and swim at the Y. Hopefully that will be around the New Year.

Hi Gang! :wave: Happy Saturday! I hope everyone is having a great day.

Yesterday I faced the scale once again and adjusted my ticker up nearly 5 pounds. I guess it could have been worse, however it was still frustrating. I want to see the scale move the right direction again!!! I'm feeling much more in control and more accountable to myself.

I had a great workout this morning and then we took the boys out to lunch and to the DE Natural History Museum. It was just the perfect size for 2 spirited toddlers. They are watching some TV while I do a little catching up w/ my internet friends and then I have to do a little work.

Not sure what's on the table for dinner tonight. It will be light and healthy since we ate lunch out.

Have a great evening everyone!
:high: Barb

Hello!?!?! Anyone out there? I hope you are all having a super fantastic healthy Sunday!!! :D

This morning I went for a bike ride with my new riding partner (my trainer's wife). :) I'm thrilled to report my longest ride yet...just about 21 miles!!! I was pumped! After that we took the boys to the zoo for nearly 4 hours. It was certainly an active day!

I'm going to get myself ready for tomorrow and go relax.

Later Gals!
;)

Oh Barb!!! You rock!!! I aspire to your awesomeness!

I spent the weekend cleaning and hanging out with my boys. My older son had SAT subject testing, and then I took him out to lunch so we could have some quality "grown up" time together. We sat at the bar of a local brew pub and ate our meal and we talked bartending (as if I'm an expert...maybe on the receiving end, a little). It was nice.

We came home and I started doing some deep cleaning. Things get out of control so quickly. I realized that I have been over-shopping when it comes to food, and my pantry is bulging at the seams. Time to cook from the reserves. I bought one of those extendable dusters so I could clean the ceiling fan and the vaulted ceilings in the living room. OMG! I can't believe how much dust we pulled down! But I already feel better from the dust removal.

So the cleaning had me breathing hard, plus a trip to the Lowes Votex. (It's what my oldest called it when he was 5, because we used to go there when we were poorer and spent hours smelling sawdust and thumbing through building books and just dreaming.) My legs are tired. The last thing we did, just 10 minutes ago was to move furniture in my youngest's room. He's got a heavy teak bed, dresser and desk, and the bed was up along one wall and very difficult to change the sheets without breaking a finger nail and tweaking my back. So we rearranged, and I tweaked my back anyway, but now the flow is much nicer.

I'm ready to sleep! See you in the morning!

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