We are about Fitness and Quality of Life after 50...
We are about Fun and Friendship after 50...
We are the Golden Girls...

There is Value in us
There is Power in us
There is Wisdom in us
And Laughter....
We are a rainbow of unique wonders,
There is love in us.
(poem by Dorothy Holmes)

Tell us a little about your life, family and goals. What keeps you motivated? What is the best thing that's happened to you since you passed the 50 mark? What's the best thing that happened since you passed the 60 mark?
Friends laugh, cry and stand by each other, we'll be that to you!

Hi Everyone,

Happy June. OK - gained 5 lbs in 1 week in Ireland. Back on program today!

Starting a June Challenge - I NEED it.

New Avatar is me with my Irish "cousin." Pic below is some of the folks with whom I was researching ancestors in Ireland. I am second from right.

Had a good time, learned lots of new stuff, glad to be home.

Will check back later,

Lynn

Good Morning!
Glad to have you back safely Lynn...must have been interesting to meet your relatives. Did you find anything in common other than blood? I'll bet you found a new favorite food to make now that you're back in the states!
Jess...I like your new avatar, Karen's new avatar in the pool, Lynn's new avatar. Geeeeez, since I'm the camera buff I never get in the pictures.
I had to dig up some old pictures of #1 GS when he was small, Tiffany wants to display them all on a board for Damian's graduation party. He has to work his butt off this summer so college in the fall, there goes his summer!
Hi everyone who hasn't posted yet on the June Thread, I better go close the May.
Have a good one!

Hi Everyone,

Come join in the 4th of July Challenge - begins today.

Lynn

Good Morning GG's,

Hope everyone had a good memorial day. Ours was good. BBQ, but then it started raining. We had planned a day of volley ball and badmitten but that didnt' work out. We did have a bike ride later in the evening. And Yes, I ate too much. Not terribly, but a little more than I should. Steak and spaghetti salad, potato salad and baked beans. No dessert. At least i drew the line there! But not I have to watch out a little closer. So, you will be seeing me on the challenge.

Glad you enjoyed your trip Lynn. Good to see you back, waiting for all the interesting stories and pictures.

Taxigirl, Did you give your name. I could have missed it. and it you're not ready to share that's ok too. Welcome! Good to have you here.

Isabella, where did you spend the Holiday. Can't keep up with you. I hope your DDL appreciates the scarafice you're making. But, that is what we do for our kids, isn't it? I would do the same, in a moment!

Karen, You look like you are having a great time in the pool. And such great exercise.

Karen31, So glad to see you back. And you know that we all have problems, gain weight, and we're always there for each other. We've all done it. Come join the challenge with me. It works! I do well under pressure!

Z I know you had fun with those babies!

Barb, hope you had a good holiday. Where are you? We miss the people that don't post. We're like a family, everyone else can be here but we miss the ones that aren't.

Jess, do anything special for the holiday. I really like the say you are always changing your picture.

Good Morning everyone! I hope everyone had a Safe and Happy Weekend! I enjoyed having the family around. We grilled brats and chicken and had homemade sugar free ice cream. I am going to try and experiment and find sugar free/low calorie homemade ice cream! That is a challenge!!

The picture is my nephew in the pool with his daughter.. thought this was a great shot!!! She is 2 years old.

Ok-- need to get busy and get something done today----yesterday was busy but really didn't get much housework done!

Take care.

Hi, Jess! I'm new...still unsure of myself on the site. I've posted in the Daily Chat (50+). I've only made one bundt cake in my life--actually with my DH...for my soon to be DSon-IL's birthday (a lower calorie Carrot Cake)--it was a success and am ready to try again! LOL Your recipe looks great!

Are you aware of Hi-Maize Natural Fiber for lowering the carbohydrates--I guess, the net carbs? You can substitute up to 1/3 of the cake flour in your recipe. If you're interested, check out the product (and explanation of why this works) at the King Arthur Flour website. Or at the Honeyville Foods website. :-)

Personals -
Hi Bobbi,
My “cousin” and I are both politically liberal, both love chocolate, and both genealogy junkies.

Hi Freda,
Glad to see you are joining the Challenge. Not many stories or pictures. Did VERY little except stare at microfilm rolls.

Hi Donna,
No new trips planned for now – maybe somewhere interesting for Christmas time.

Hi Karen,
So glad you are enjoying your pool.

Hi Gittel,
I also have a low-cal/carb carrot cake that’s pretty good. I generally use whole wheat flour instead of white flour – ups the fiber a little.

Hi Bobbi,
As long as Isabella continues the trek, so will I. Glad you will join in the Challenge.
Lynn

Hello everyone! I am officially 50 years old! So I thought I would pop in and see what it is like in your neck of the woods! I mostly hangout in the 100 lb Club. I look forward to getting to know you folks. Thanks for being here!

Morning everyone..its raining today and we sure needed it..4 more days and my dd will be here yayyy..my dh came home from the cabin..he and one of his buddies where out there..the dog woke him up so he looked out the window and a black bear was looking in on him..they both jumped...my dh and his buddy went out looking for it running around the woods in skivies and shoes toting their rifels..ha ha ha that must have been a site..tickels me to think of it nothing on my agenda today but laundry and dishes ..hope youe days going well rosey

Hi Cathy,

WELCOME! We've got lots of lovely ladies here & we are VERY supportive of each other.

Glad to see you here.

Lynn