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1/3/13 3:24 P

Yes you can

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1/2/13 5:06 P

Go back to the groups main page by (click the 50+ Members with... at the top of this page)
then find link





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1/1/13 11:12 P

How do you get to the January thread?

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1/1/13 11:05 P

Let's continue our conversations in the January thread.

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1/1/13 6:35 P

I weighed in this morning at 1.5 pounds heavier then last wiegh in.... Bummed but know it will
be okay.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE

good health

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12/31/12 6:04 P

Its been nearly a year since I've participated here, and am looking forward to the new year and new goals. Now, do it! Happy new year everyone!

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12/31/12 2:09 P

DON'T EAT IT!!

YOU KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN

I gained 6 lbs over Christmas;

"thank you very much" all those 'well wishers' can't they bring veggies.


Next year I am seriously putting a sign on the door "No Sugary Treats" 'just you well wishes is enough'


I back on track with one-hour of cardio yesterday and looking like the same for today.



Edited by: 1KSBEST at: 12/31/2012 (14:11)

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12/31/12 2:01 P

STOP DON'T EAT IT

Cookies are my down fall. The package I bought yesterday started an all out binge. For me and my Hubby. We ate the whole package in less then an hour. I can not have cookies in my house. I need to remember that and if I must have a cookie just buy two at the bakery and eat them there. Forgive but don't forget.

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12/31/12 1:58 P

I wanted to lose 20 pounds by our vacation. That would be my halfway mark. I've been dropping anywhere from 1-2 pounds a week - I was up to 7 lost.

BUT, drats ... after walking 88 miles with Leslie and 6 miles outside this December and tracking every bite that went into my mouth, except for Christmas Eve supper and Christmas Day, staying in my SP calorie range and drinking water to beat the band, I stepped on the scale this morning at the clinic where I weigh in about once a week and I gained two pounds. Can anyone tell me how that can be??? Sigh!

I also measured, and I did lose one inch in the waist and a little on the thigh and arm. That's a plus.

I've been on so many different kinds of diets over the past couple of years. I have done this same thing with each one ... I will lose right at 7 pounds and then the losing stops and those pounds come right back on. I was sure being on Synthroid was going to make a difference for me this time. I guess only time will tell the true story for sure. I'm a bit discouraged but I will .

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12/31/12 9:58 A

someone tell me not to eat that mega cookie that came in a gift basket for Christmas....

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12/31/12 9:36 A

I feel a chance to start all over again. At least I never give up though

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12/31/12 9:23 A

Good morning everyone! Hope you have a great day!

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12/31/12 2:45 A

Last day of the month, last day of the year. I feel a fresh start a comin'!

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12/30/12 8:34 P

Thanks for the welcome

Sharon~~ I love my nuts too, walnuts with fruit and cheese YUM

Kathryn~~ I still can’t control myself with cookies, usually one turns into DAYS of overeating, but today I only ate 1 ½ cookies even after baking them.


Dakota~~ chocolate … yum and nothing can satisfy that but CHOCOLATE. How much weight do you want to lose before the cruise?

Many times at night, I have curbed my overeating with dry fiber-One cereal; I lie on the couch and snack on a cup of that. Mindless munching for 120 calories and all that fiber.

Lately another strategy that has been working is upping my daily veggies to 6 servings and usually 4 of fruit. Not much room left for desert.

Tonight around 4pm I made a 4+ cup smoothie with 2 cup veggies 2 of fruit and right before dinner I will finish the last cup.

HAVE a wonderful night


Lights out HERE


Edited by: 1KSBEST at: 12/31/2012 (09:02)

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12/30/12 3:44 P

I welcome you to this team, too, Karen! It's great you are here, and man, can I just say on your weight loss?!! Fantastic! You can be an inspiration to the rest of us!

Thanks for your input, Miss Turtle and Sharon. Appreciate all your comments. I do like nuts, and I find they do fill me up better than popcorn or other snacks, just have to be sure and measure them and not eat out of the bowl. Sometimes I suck on a Hershey's nugget and get all the goodie out of it! Chocolate ... yum!

Loved your quote about iron sharpening iron ....

Edited by: DAKOTA50 at: 12/30/2012 (15:45)

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12/30/12 2:49 P

Karen

Sharon, I also eat a snack of nuts to hold me over until dinner. I like your idea of having a sweet as part of your dinner. I think I will go to the store now and get a little some thing to have, some thing like cookies or pudding

update 30 minutes later, I got reduced fat cookies, will have two after dinner with coffee.

Edited by: BURNIN-UPTURTLE at: 12/30/2012 (15:52)

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12/30/12 8:58 A

Absolutely, Karen! You could be 1 lb. to 100 lbs. and still be welcome on this team.

DAKOTA, I also have a snacking problem. I get hungry in the afternoon and found a few nuts help hold me over until dinner. I have also found that if my dinner includes a small sweet at the end of the meal I do not have to snack for the rest of the evening. My sweet treats are a serving of cookie, a diet pudding or jello, or a serving of ice cream.

Edited by: SHARON632 at: 12/30/2012 (09:05)

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12/30/12 6:00 A

Good Morning,
I am new to this site and though you looked like a nice spot to visit.
I have lost 20lbs in a year with SP and I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful group.


Yesterday, went well with a lunch date of Salmon, salad, and 1 bread stick. Finished my hour of cardio, ate 6 servings of veggies, and drank my water.

Today is DH’s birthday so mom and I will be making chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies for him.

OOPHS I am 10lbs to goal weight so can I still visit???

Edited by: 1KSBEST at: 12/30/2012 (06:02)

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12/29/12 2:29 P

Dakota,

Christina, on getting a rowing machine, you should get a good work out on it

I read some thing last night that I belive, "As iron sharpens iron so one friend sharpens another". I think that is true. I think of you all as my friends and I feel good and get stronger reading your posts and sharing my life.

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12/29/12 12:54 P

I can't say it is easy, but I'm persevering. (Did I spell that right?) My hard time is late afternoon and evening. I want to snack the whole time! So far I've managed to keep it pretty good and stay in calorie range. I read a SP motivation article and it said that is pretty normal ... sigh ... good thing. I posted a couple of pictures in my kitchen to help me stay motivated, and I've got a calendar I'm marking off posted too. We are taking a vacation with our kids in February, and I want to be back in my size 14s by then!

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12/29/12 10:08 A

Too much candy and not logging was my big downfall. Also, my portion control is out of control. Getting back on track today! Bought a new rowing machine and will go on it every day. Starting with 5 min intervals so I don't get hurt. Good luck to all us 50+ ers!

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12/28/12 6:41 P

I pigged out on my Christmas candy and even went back to drinking diet coke. Starting tomorrow no more candy and only one diet coke a week.

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12/27/12 8:42 P

Good for you, Miss Turtle! It's good to have a plan in place.

These two days since Christmas have been good ones for me. I've stayed in my target range for calories, and I've exercised my hour each day. I didn't weigh in this week. I drank some diet soda over Christmas, and it has sodium. My weigh-in day is Wednesday. I was afraid if I stepped on the scale and I gained, it would throw me. I'll weigh in next week. Come January 1 I'll use the tape measure and see if the inches are down.

Here's the of hope for all of you!

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12/26/12 4:12 P

Yes christmas is over and now it is time to get back on track. I got a little bit of candy for Christmas and I will eat just a piece or two every day until it is gone. I will track it and stay in control.

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12/26/12 1:24 P

Dakota,
Sounds like a good plan, Nan

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12/26/12 1:04 P

Hi everyone! Had a great Christmas with family. Everyone left this morning after breakfast, and I put my exercise DVD in after the table was cleared and the first load of laundry put in the machine. I love holidays but it is always nice to get back to "normal". Now it's time for more laundry, fixing lunch for DH, and then cleaning up a bit more. It's cold here! The trees were covered in diamonds this morning. Beautiful!

I didn't accomplish my goals completely over Christmas, but I'm satisfied with how it all went, and now it's time to just keep pushing on.

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12/26/12 7:55 A

the days are now getting longer, "planning the garden" time, eating our harvest from this past year.
Today, I will do my best to get back on track and stay there....

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12/25/12 11:43 P

Today's message is simple. Merry Christmas! May you know how much God loves you and cherishes you!
Hugs & hugs ... I wouldn't want you to be lopsided. lol Merry Christmas and great joy to all!

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12/25/12 5:50 P

you are not alone we all do it time and time again. Just forgive yourself and get back on track

I was not going to track my foods today but I am still doing it. Glad I did as i see so far I am not going over my calorie allotment for the day, I am stuffed but am doing okay.

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12/25/12 12:37 P

good read this morning- reading all the posts here. Christmas day- quiet, telling myself that I will eat better today and from now on. It seems as though I am not the only one who gives in to the temptations.
It really bothers me that I start with one piece and the next thing you know, I fall right back in to the bad habits....how does it happen so quick? Too many days eating way over my calorie range. I feel sluggish, my gut is off, I have a zit!!!!
Merry Christmas everyone

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12/24/12 7:04 P

¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨)
(¸.Merry Christmas and Peace On Earth..
..

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12/24/12 3:33 P

Thanks for the support it means a lot to me

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12/24/12 11:08 A

, Kathryn !

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12/23/12 2:09 P

I have been wearing my workout clothes all day every day this week and doing extra exercise all day. Well it has paid off I am down 2 pounds.



Edited by: BURNIN-UPTURTLE at: 12/23/2012 (14:09)

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12/21/12 11:49 P

Have a safe trip,
Happy Holidays...

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12/21/12 10:56 P

Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to every one of my SP friends!

I am going to CA tomorrow fo 2 weeks. I will return on Jan. 6th.

I hope every one has a joyous Christmas

Love and many
Ginny

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12/21/12 3:04 P

I know what you mean, I have not been staying in my calorie range and have seen the scale slowly go up. Last night it was birthday cookies. I was baking them I did not have to make so many. I sure did not have to eat so many. I was sick when I went to bed thought I was going to throw up.
Today is a new day I can start out right and think before I eat.

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12/20/12 1:31 P

It's sunny and lovely out ... but cold. I walked 5 miles this morning with Leslie. Took my shower and now I need to clean a bit and wrap some Christmas presents. I'm thankful that DH and I have been healthy this holiday season. Our pastor has influenza A, and at the clinic yesterday 11 more cases were confirmed.

Had a caroling party at church last night ... those who love to sing went out and shared the music with the town people. It's a yearly tradition that people look forward to. After the caroling had subs at church ... I did very well and stayed within calorie limit.

I weighed in and lost a pound but was hoping for 2. Makes me know I need to keep better track of food going into my mouth! No more going over the daily calorie limit! I do so want these pounds to come OFF!

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12/20/12 1:19 P

Getting up to 54 today, only 45 now. Took my walk and got really warmed up. Wearing my workout clothes all day today, going to exercise instead of eating high calorie snacks.

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12/20/12 11:41 A

Sun is shinning but it is only 26 out. Was 10 when I got up! No more snow in the forcast for us.

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Snow flurries here..

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12/19/12 6:10 P

Peace, Hope and Love be with you
Today, Tomorrow and Always
Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday
Best Wishes in the New Year 2013
God Bless One Day At A Time
Bernice

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12/19/12 12:55 P

Sharon, so sorry to hear about your gout. I know it is no fun as my late DH had it also.

We do miss you and having your words of wisdom. Take it easy. We will all still be here when you come back.


Ginny

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12/19/12 11:09 A

Hi everyone. I haven't been around much recently as I have spent the last 6 weeks for the most part on the recliner trying to get the swelling out of my feet and ankles. Yesterday at our 3 month diabetes checkup I finally got to the bottom of my foot issues. I was finally diagnosed with gout in both ankles. I had previously had gout in my big toes, first one foot and 6 weeks ago in the other. Sometime in the past week it gravitated into the ankle. Needless to say, with gout in both feet walking is extremely painful. Most times gout is related to your diet.....too much red meat, asparagus, etc.....but in my case my own body is doing this to me. The doctor said that either my body is producing too much uric acid or I am not drinking enough water to eliminate enough of it. Since I drink between 8 and 12 cups of water a day (plus other fluids) and eliminate my water approximately 8 times a day (and let me tell you, climbing a stairs that many times a day is no fun when your feet are sore!) it appears that my body produces more than I can flush away. So I am now on two medications for it, one to reduce swelling and inflammation and another to try to slow down the production of uric acid in my body to prevent these frequent bouts of gout from recurring. I sure hope it works 'cause I am really tired of the constant pain. So if you don't see me around much know that I am in my trusty lift chair/recliner thinking about all of you and wishing I could be here more. HUGS to all.

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12/19/12 10:45 A

Read Jared the Subway guy's book he inspires me, he has good insights and ideas, worth reading

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12/19/12 7:46 A

Hello, All! Haven't checked in for about two weeks and wanted to say Merry Christmas to Everyone. Of course, we are all busy like everyone is this time of year and I have left down on blogging, but not charting and trying to keep up with the walking.

Over the river and thru the woods, there's lots to eat at Gram's, It's portion control, and eat it slow, so we can have the ya--ams!
Over the river and thru the woods, it's pumpkin pie for me, Hooray for fun, and when we're done, Spark People works, you'll see!

Over the river and thru the woods, now I'm the grandma here, reducing fat and sugar, too, while spreading lots of cheer-eer!
Over the limit of calories, well maybe just one time, but only when the fudge calls me, it really is sublime!

Enjoy your time with family and friends!

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12/18/12 9:58 P

Today was a good day. I caught up on correspondence and on farm book work. I exercised for an hour doing LS new 4-mile plus surges DVD. Lots of new things on it. It was a workout! I finally stayed within my calorie limit and will try to do it the rest of the week too.

I weigh in tomorrow ... I hate weigh-ins ... unless I lose.

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12/18/12 11:01 A

Acts of Kindness..
an easy, thoughtful idea for today and everyday.

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12/17/12 11:07 A

Got in to the candy I bought to put in the Christmas stockings last night. Not to much but enough to go over my calorie allotment again. Need to get a hold of myself. This season gets to me and I find myself wanting sweets.

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12/16/12 5:27 P

Bad days for me too Turtle. DH made homemade cinnamon rolls!!!! He still is buying candy that I like too! Maybe I will be able to get hold of this thing while I am in CA visiting my boys for Christmas and New Years. Then again maybe I will just have to recommit when I get back home again. I am leaving this Sat. and coming home on the 5th of Jan.

We have our first snow here in Prescott. About 4 inches. The sun has been out most of the day so most of it is melted already. I took the dog out earlier and it was beautiful. About 35 degrees. It certainly does feel like winter now which I love.

Best go finish the laundry. Have a great day everyone.


Ginny

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12/16/12 4:10 P

I went over my calorie allotment last night. I found this bag of candy corn and ate half of it. I need to get a hold of this junk food buying and stop it. can't eat it if i don't buy it.

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12/15/12 3:43 P

, Ms Turtle!

This week I've been over on calories at least three days, but I've upped the exercise. I had a note from Spark that if I'm going to keep exercising that hard, I'll need to re-evaluate the calorie range, so I guess all is well in the end.

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12/15/12 11:00 A

I had a really nice day yesterday, ate with in my calorie allotment and only went over on the salt. Weigh in today I was down 2.2 pounds. I am pretty happy about that. Nothing much planned today For dinner tonight I am making pork chops with onions and apple. Also having home made potato salad and a green salad.

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12/15/12 5:41 A

The omega 3 tablet added 'fat', but I guess it is ok, since it's the good kind. I'm trying not to worry too much, as I have just started and know that there will be days when things don't add up perfectly. I am struggling with my carbs - or the lack of. I feel that once I start eating carbs I'm hungry all the time, so I'm watching it closely. Today I will reduce some protein (yesterday was higher than the goal) and add a bit of carbs. But in all, I'm doing well, not craving anything, energy level is getting a little better.

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12/14/12 12:13 P

Bad night last night had a chocolate attack. Well today is a new day for a new start

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12/13/12 11:57 P

Thanks, Tas!

Burnin-upturtle, what a great idea starting a streak.

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12/13/12 8:58 A

I have been having trouble staying in my calorie range since Thanksgiving. I started a new streak today to stay in my calorie range for 100 days.

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12/13/12 2:12 A

Great job Dakota50. One day at a time!!

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12/12/12 11:25 P

Hi everyone, tonight was my Christmas party. I thought about how I was going to track the things I ate. I asked those who made something how they made it, and then I came right home and started posting it all. I took a Fiber One 90 cal. brownie, a Fiber One 90 cal. bar and a cheese stick just in case but didn't eat any of them. I did pretty well at the party by picking and choosing. I didn't do so well last night when we went to a steak house for hubby's birthday, but it is done, and I'm moving on. I weighed this morning and lost, so I'm happy. Good luck to those of you who still have parties ahead of you!

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12/12/12 7:54 P

did anyone ever mistake u for angela landsbury?

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12/11/12 5:05 P

Jane, Was the omega 3 tablet a good thing or a bad thing?

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