And I thought I was the only one who did that!! When I first read the topic of this thread I thought "ooo, that's me, I'm 47". After an hour or so it suddenly dawned on me that I won't be 47 for almost 6 months! (I'm still sitting here thinking "wait, is that right?"!!). When I was 22 and went to Atlantic City, NJ w/friends they carded me at the door of the casino (I used to get carded waaaaaay after all my friends did). I told the guy I was 18. Everyone looked at me like I was nuts. Ooops, I meant I felt like I was 18 I guess! I frequently forget my age. Wonder if it's age related?

Congrats on the 2 lbs. down!

Jo

OK. I confess I'm NOT 47 but will be 40 on May 1. This thread seems so much mroe appropriate than the 20-Somethings or 30-Somethings!
Also, I had pizza for dinner. I felt so guilty that I went on a walk just now. 30 minutes but I feel mentally better than if I had just read a book or watched TV with the pizza in my tummy. Besides, while I have nice weather here I have to take advantage. Do you know Cleveland has more rain and/or cloudy days than Portland Oregon?

I am new and don't even know how to do my signature... help!

Hello Guys...

Oh Cleveland pizza for dinner is a good thing...dairy, grain, fibre, veggies, protein...

What my daughter does is makes a whole wheat crust and then veggies...and cheese...

Or you could take one of those whole wheat pitas...and brush a minimual amount of olive oil on it, and put fresh garlic, and some fresh veggies and salsa and you do have a guilt free perfect sized pizza...

Sometimes...I think that I should write my own book and put real normal useful recipes in it...I found this recipe the other day for a different way to make fish that had orka and arugula and zuchini...what an awful mess...I didn't make it...but just the combination of those 3 things makes me think bad thoughts...

You did okay and then you exercised which was better than I would have done...I would have wallowed around instead...

Is That Really Me I am always the most surprised at my own birthday parties as I always think that I am a year older ...when I was turning 44 I was really upset and bummed out as I thought that I was turning 45..."just goes to show you...it is always something...

Perimenopausal awakee's??? Ugh!

Hi Kem and To do a signature, first sign in then click on the "User CP" link at the top left of this page. Then click on "Edit Signature". You can pretty much follow it from there. I think there is also a link on the edit signature page that takes you to an exercise ticker.

Jo

Hi Kem and

You are going to like this website once you get the hang of everything. Are you subscribed to this thread? You can get sent an email when there is a new message. (Not every new message just until you log back in.) Does that make sense?
You might want to check out Fitday too. You can log your calories and physical activity in there and watch your progress.

SusanB - What? Perimenopausal awakee's? I'm not there yet......

Hey All, Hope everyone is having a great day!

Cleveland...It has taken me forever to get the hang of this...and I am still not there... Because that whole email you can get for new responses confused the heck out me...(it sounds suspiciously like math but I will keep my mind open)...How and where do I figure this one out?

Susan B I think that I may fit into that group...and... with being ill and sleeping/napping all day and evening my sleep is really messed up...you haven't said where you are from I am from Brantford...I could be your weight obsessed neighbour...

Seaforth .... it's between Goderich and Stratford.
I'm seriously trying not to nap today. The temptation is great tho'.

Hey Susan B...we are not that close I don't think...the whole geography thing...it is as bad as my math...

But I hear you...Since I have been off ill this week all I have done is sleep and nap...

Hello, I'm new but have been reading threads for a couple weeks. I'm 45
had a partial hysterectomy still have my out of controll overies so I'm on
estrogen. Trying to loose weight { again} but find it harder this go around.
Does anyone know if hormone therapy prohibits weightloss or will it just
be harder.

Hi There Ladies,
I am also 47 and 2 of my 3 kids have moved out of the house, I ended up in my bed with the curtins closed for a week after they left.
I'm following the sonoma diet and having some success!! Hurray!!
Good luck to you all

Are we posting in another forum?

Hey everyone...

Welcome mudbug and notfatjustfluffy and kotapaint

mudbug...I don't know about estrogen but I would ask my doctor or go on the mayoclinic website...also I think that Susan B has a nursing background...but apparently after 45 years it is harder to lose weight (I guess it was really easier before and we never realized it...go figure)

notfatjustfluffy...that is the cutest nick name ever...what is the sonoma diet it sound kinda Californian...my heart goes out to you...I know that I will be a basket case when Elisabeth (my only child)first leaves...I don't have anyother children...nope...only cats...(I will be the crazy old cat lady!)...I will be in mourning...I hope that it isn't as traumatic as I fear it will be...

Hello everyone,
Thanks for the welcome Kimush! When my oldest went off to collage I threw myself into spending as much time with my youngest who just started highschool(poor thing)Then my oldest moved back(they always find their way) as my youngest went off to collage. So.. He got his turn with a lot of one on one with mama. We'll , their both gone now (29+25) they both live 1-2 days drive and I miss them terribly But I know their just a phone call away and we keep in touch weekly. Now, here's the fun part ...no more tons of laundry, dishes in the sink, What's for dinner? When do we eat? Can I have some money? well that one never goes away! There is some adjustment with the empty space , the empty time, and the empty feeling . Just try not to fill that space with food !! Fill the empty space with a workout , craft, or guest room. Fill the empty time with reinventing yourself ,what do YOU want to do.
Fill the empty feeling with picking up the phone and touching base with your
kids. Just know this is a exciting time for them and you , they are becoming adults! Take a deep breath..... o.k. exhale.