Hi KC welcome aboard.......lots of sweet ladies here and tons of support for those days! hugs karen3

Hi I'm new to posting here and it's a bit overwhelming as there are so many areas! Trying to see where I fit in best. I love that there is a 50+ area but even within that category there are a lt of different areas! :dizzy: Do most of you post in several or just one or two?

I have mentioned my family I think in another thread but here's a little more...I live with my dh and we are both retired. We have 4 grown children (ages 30-43) and 7 grandchildren ages 15 months to 19. Right now my dh and I are living in a 5th wheel near Yuma. We have been here two weeks and tomorrow we leave for Desert Hot Springs where we will be for a week...then northward, stopping for a few days in a couple places (one a week) and will be back home in the great NW by the last week of this month. We do this most winters...think we have missed two winters in the past 8 years or so. We come down here because my dh can't take the cold rain in the NW.

What keeps me motivated to keep trying to lose weight is the fact that my doctor says I need to lose weight because of being a diabetic...to ward off future problems. I don't want to be sick...I enjoy life and don't feel I have time to be sick! I also would like to be able to find more clothes to fit me as this is a big problem for me.

Many good things have happened to me since I got past age 50...more grandchildren, traveling with my dh but I think the thing that I notice the most about myself personally is that I like myself much better than when I was younger...I am more at peace with myself (despite my weight), am more patient (well, mostly) and am more forgiving both of myself and others.

bTW, I Don't think I've ever been part of a forum for weight loss that was as supportive as this one so I really appreciate you all and am glad I found this site.

Good Morning!
It's great to be a lurker, read all your messages. I enjoy reading about all your life/interests. I am a long time member and been off the track for a long time. I jointed the March Challenge, came down with a week's worth of migraine headaches and dropped out. I need to get back to keeping track of calories but it's so hard. Can someone kick me in the butt? Awhile ago I said I wish we could get back to encouraging each other about staying on track, sharing recipes, sharing weight drops or weight gains. We've gotten so personal about other things and that's great, we're here for each other. I just wish we could enclude more personal encouragement when we fail. I guess I'd just like someone to say to me, where is your challenging spirit, where is your will power, why are you constantly bothered about your weight if you don't want to do anything consistently about it. You all can see why I'm so frustrated. I do love a challenge, that's why I signed up for Lynn's but we only have a few on board. Is there a reason why more people didn't sign up, is it old news? Is there something else we can try to keep motivated. I realize that we would be a stronger group if we lived all in the same town, could get together to encourage, exercise and support each other. But we can't! I appreciate your challenges every month Lynn. (Even tho I don't participate, I did the first one and received a neat jokes book from you for winning) Who is brave enough to kick me, tell me what I need to know and for me to quit feeling sorry for myself and my poor willpower.
Bobbi/Bugsy, I answer to either!

Good morning y'all....It feels so good to be up and moving. Lost a week. Having guilt pangs. The stupid weather has been blah since Lynn arrived in Fl. Hopeful what I'm seeing is sea fog and she has some sun inland.

Rosey....OMG what would I give for a day home alone. That has been the hardest part of retirement. I used to have that free time to start or do a project. DH left for work one day and we had a brown house with white shutters by the time he came home we had a green house with black shutters(frontside). Now I have help and it's such a chore to start a project.

Lyn...12 days left. Glad you got over the flu and can enjoy the count down.

Linda...how many cats do you have? Dash has 2 Cat Pals who love to devil him. They come right up to the front door dare him to come out. These are big boys about 20 lbs and the race is always on.

KC....where are you? hop right in and tell us about yourself.

Maryea...read your note and had to giggle. Been saying that down here come Easter Sunday someone pulls the plug and all the snowbirds are gone. And your schedule matched. Our little town goes back to sleepy instantly.

Need to make an appointment for haircut. Love the cut but the lady drives me bonkers! 8 yrs and she still asked same questions...like how long do I want my bangs(I don't wear bangs)
and talks inistently. Have to take 2 asprin before I go. Take care of your self, eat heathy and hugs...karen3

Hey Bobbie...read your note and aren't sure if you are mad at us or you? The hardest part of losing weight for me has been the complete change in life style. I have been on South Beach for over a year and admit floated off shore for awhile but with support am back on the beach. After years of using every fad diet, but finally understood that this it the way I have to eat the rest of my life. No losing 10 and going back to snacks etc....It isn't will power that makes the difference It's knowledge that you are in control and can do it.

I ran an alcohol/drug detox program years ago for the guys who had flunked out of every program on east/west coast(VA) and we called it "Alternate". An accomplishment for one of those men would have been 1 day sober. I finally see that in myself and that each day I stay on plan is a success.

Let me think some more about "will power" and get back to later today.....will power makes me crazy....hugs karen3

Welcome KC and Maryea! :welcome3: I think you will both really like it here. I sort of skim some of the other threads and post occasionally if there is a topic that really hits home but this is my favorite place. Ladies here are just dear and often pretty funny. We also have a couple that are dealing with diabetes Maryea so you'll have someone who truly understands and can relate to your challenges. Lots of our regular group are out galavanting about the country so they're out of touch for a few days but you'll meet them when they get back.

:lol: Karen3 Too bad you can't be plugged in to an iPod while you're getting your hair done.

Well Bobbi , why not be your own biggest challenger? After all, you are the one who has to take responsibility for what you put (or don't put) in your mouth so take the next step and take responsibiltiy for setting your own challenges. Then, if you let us know what the challenge is, some of us may just jump in and join you - at the very least we'll give you big cheers for every success. As far as tracking your calories being hard? Check out my "mantra" in my signature and "pick your hard". I don't think anyone here will mind if you post a set-back and we'll all be happy to give you a hug and a swift kick :D if you need one. Yes, the main purpose of this forum is supposed to be to give each other support and encouragement for weight loss and healthy eating but I think we get a little side tracked by other things just because we also want to recognize and reaffirm that there is more to our lives than just food and our sizes. But there really still is a lot of support for the weight loss too. I, for one, would still be sitting here in a pair of jeans that are a size too big if it hadn't been for the encouragment from all the GGs to go for it and appear in public in a smaller size that actually fits. There, was that stern enough? :D :hug:

Have a great day everyone!

Hey Bobbi, I can relate to your frustration. I've been trying to get back "on track" since the New Year. But, for me just checking in here daily helps me to re-focus on healthy eating and exercise. Also, my weekly weigh-in at TOPs keeps me accountable. I know if I write down what I eat I usually lose - but I get lazy and it is hard. So I wish I had a magic bullit for you, me and all of us GGs. Don't give up. We need you and each other to be succesful. I'm not much of a kicker, so this was the best I could do!:p
Lyn

Well the Butterfly moved today!! :carrot: Lost five pounds, finally. I don't get it. I don't lose any weight for three weeks and then I see that I've lost 5 pounds. This happend last time -- no weight loss for three weeks, and then all of a sudden, 3 pounds are gone! Anyway, moved my tracker, thank you diet God.

Good job PhillyGirl!!!! :bravo::cheer2: Sorry you have to be frustrated for weeks before you see a move but what a rush it must be to see big chunks like that just gone all of a sudden! I have a (another totally unscientific, unstudied and quite possibly totally off base :D ) theory that helps me keep from pulling my hair out when the scale isn't moving. I think our bodies - our mind of their own, contrary, and often downright annoying bodies - see a "space" where some fat used to be and doesn't trust us not to need a place to put that fat back into so it holds the "space" with water for a little while "just in case". Then after a while it gets tired of waiting and dumps the water all at once. Hence the sudden drops after no movement. 'k enough with my :blah: :D

WooHoo! :congrat:Congratulations on the 5 lb. loss Phillygirl! Isn't it frustrating how that happens sometimes. Seems like losing weight daily would be a much bigger motivator, but 3 and 5 lb. losses have got to be sweet.

Bobbi! Snap out of it! You sound like someone who has been snowed in all winter. You can do this, you did it before. You were my inspiration when I started on here a year ago. Get that notebook out and start writing down every bit of food you put in your mouth during the day. That is what helps me see what I need to clean out of my pantry and frig. Start reporting those daily intakes here if it helps keep you on track. :kickcan: Just think of this can as your butt.

Rosey - I can't identify with the retirement part yet, but I know what you mean about having some "me" time. It's not selfish to want to be able to do what you want or not do anything at all.

:welcome: Welcome Maryea and KC! I mostly post on this site because I find it is one of the best on here :D Besides, I'd be on the computer all day if I tried to keep up on more than one. :dizzy:

Welcome back Lyn, hope you continue to improve and congrats on the 2 lb. loss :cp:

Lily

:nono: OK Bobbi considered your self kicked and fussed at!!!

I think that perhaps if you posted more and give the newer members an example of what you mean might be a big help.

For myself, I am too busy with our move to be in the challenge but plan to join in next month if we get settled in quickly. We can't close until March 28 so first part of April might be a push for me.

I can't get back to the walking either but I am trying to eat better and have lost a lb. I will enjoy spring in Ohio and we have walking trails where we are.

Maybe the snow is getting you down? You get so much of it. I know you enjoy your garden.....it will be that time again soon. You've done so well with weight loss, don't give up....:hug:

Phyllis

Glad to hear from you all!
 

I have to say it's hard getting used to another system. I'm doing WW Etools and I pretty much know my way around. :dizzy: Anyway, this seemed like a good place to start because I do the Nifty Fifties on WW. Anyway I'll learn how to get around.

Do any of you use that Fitday journal that's free? It doesn't have the foods I eat, can't figure out how to change portions, can find my exercises unless I want to add mowing the lawn. A little frustrating but maybe DH the techie can help me there.

I need to change my weight, gotta figure that one out.

I'll be glad when I get 30 days under my belt or the proper number of threads to get these extra benefits.:)

Just to let you know I'm a retired young lady, daily activities now usually 2 hours at the gym, learning guitar, cooking reading and when he's not too busy, spending time with DH and our family.

At least I know where to go for this thread to start!:carrot:

KC

Just realized Meowee....forget to mention that I'm from the South Shore of N.S., ya gotta love it.

Oh wow . . . I am so late to the party today . . . one of those that just seem to get away from you, you know. Hopefully things will be better tomorrow. :crossed:

Hey BOBBI . . . get you knickers knotted up there girl . . . you know how to do this. You've done it before and you will do it again . . . Go, girl, go. :yay:

We had a pretty nice day around here, but a storm is supposed to move in overnight -- just for a change. :lol: Did you notice on the CTV Halifax news, KC, the new way they've got of telling us that Spring is officially starting on the 20th -- "Spring is only three storms away". Yippee. :shrug:

This was one of those two meals in restaurants days that always ruin my eating plans -- but today not too bad in the calories department, but a bit too heavy on the fat. Once again, tomorrow WILL be better.

Anyway . . . got to get moving and shaking to a couple more 3FC places . . . have a great evening gang, see you tomorrow. :wave:

Evening y'all...Played bridge(won) and made dinner. Did 20 minutes on bike and now my knees are knocking. Sure didn't take long to get back out of shape. Seen studies where 48 hrs bedrest would weaken a college athlete. So 5days down shouldn't surprise me.

Phillygirl....Big Wow on 5lbs!

Maryea....Dh is diabetic and we struggle with his diet. Some how portion control isn't a male idea.

YoYo...funny but thought I had wee sponges that sucked up water when the fat dissolved and why I never change my weight until 2 weeks have passed. Wonder if acturapunture would help? Millions of tiny leaks.

Phyliss....am still out front waving bye!

Take care of your self, eat heathy and hugs....karen3