Senior Golden Sneakers
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Woke up to a beautiful sunny day and feeling pretty ambitious. Our sheepdogs...MoMo and the amazing Mazzy need some attention. They need to go to the beauty shop. But I will try to handle the grooming myself. Life's little chores really get to me some days. I used to just push through the day and things didn't seem so overwhelming. I need to redo my daily schedule to include more time painting and working on our writing. The diet is doing okay. We watched a fine movie last night. "The Judge" it has real depth and deals with all manner of life issues. We usually like to watch part of a movie while exercising. Getting jazzed about the game on Sunday. Go Seahawks! Having a small super bowl party. Have to watch my snacks....very dangerous. Be sure to have some fun today. Patsy0
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Sandy I so enjoy hearing about your baby sitting job. I never did keep any of my grandkids when they were that little. Manifests reason I was still working I did keep them occasions on weekend y ou seems to be a natural granny
I am sill resting in bed a lot with this sinus infection Still coughing and blowing my nose Its been a long time since I have been sick like this. Throat still hurt.
everbody have a wonderful day
Marie
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For Becky
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Sandy I so enjoy hearing about your baby sitting job. I never did keep any of my grandkids when they were that little. Manifests reason I was still working I did keep them occasions on weekend y ou seems to be a natural granny
I am sill resting in bed a lot with this sinus infection Still coughing and blowing my nose Its been a long time since I have been sick like this. Throat still hurt.
everbody have a wonderful day
Marie
Hope you feel better soon Marie.
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Barbie – yup – sounds like me; tons of old songs on my smart phone, as well as, Pit Bull, Maroon 5, Blake, Timberlake etc. Love most music…depends on my mood what kind I am playing. Also love a variety of podcasts. Not big on rap – unless – it has thoughtful, articulate lyrics etc. I am not impressed by people that merely use expletives and call it “talent.”
As for using a treadmill…I am one of those people that loves to put the headphones on and go. Told my wife last night I couldn’t wait for the morning to get to Planet Fitness. She replied “what has happened to my husband?” LOL
Sandy – I don’t think I answered your last question: “Does your family eat what you eat or do you cook for yourself?” My wife is always willing to eat whatever I eat – but – I know what she really likes and just try to keep it on hand in the refrigerator or I’ll sneak out and come back with her favorite Mickey D’s or other food. We do eat a lot of chicken about 100 different ways. Before, I started MFP etc. she always ate 100% of what I made because they were all full-course meals loaded with multiple side dishes etc. She is easy. I could micro a bowl of peas and she’d be satisfied. LOL
With regards to humor – pretty much everyone has a great sense of humor and it’s a large family. I’d have to sit down and count all my nieces / nephews / great-nieces / nephews etc. I mean it’s certainly 30-40 in multiple states. My oldest sister is in her 80’s & had 8 kids – now all grown with their own kids – and that’s just one of my siblings.
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And Lin - CONGRATS on hitting 1000 log-in days!0
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Sandy, about new parents being obsessed with the health and safety of their child---Some friends who have many children said that with the first child, if a toy fell on the floor, they boiled the toy before returning it to the child....with the second child, they'd rinse the toy in hot water, and with the third child they'd wipe the toy on their sleeve and hand it back to the child.
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Happy birthday to Becky/Swissmiss!0
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Dear Gayla -
How did Neil's appointment go today?
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Thanks for the congrats Bob---it's definite, MFP is a habit. Many people here have been here for years and years. It's a good community. Oh my gosh---you have a HUGE family. And I laughed--your wife would be okay with a bowl of peas. Now peas are just fine as far as I'm concerned but I might want a little somethin' else. Haaaaaaa.
Sandy - wow, what a lucky evening! That is wonderful.
Phoebe - on the road? Or home for a little while?
Patsy - good to see you. I love hearing about your dear doggies. Tell us more or post some pictures! I adore dogs---can never get tooooo much info about them!!
Barbie - how are you today? Was there enough room to try the Wii again? I didn't get to my Just Dance 2015. Maybe this weekend. If anyone noticed my post on Facebook, my car has to go back to the dealership in the morning for an-expensive-enough repair. Then I have a list of maintenance items that I've been meaning to get around to that I will try to start scheduling one at a time..............
Sandi - sorry you had to pass on that darling little dog but there are many wonderful pets that need a home. I'm sure you will find a good furry kid!
Jeri - has your furniture been delivered?
Buzz - I hope your day went well. Hugs to you and DH.
Shirley - I think I'll stick with the couple of games I have right now but someday I'll try the Wii Fit. The free step sounds good but I already walk around the house A LOT each day, I'm not sure that would give me incentive to move more.
I spoke with a friend for about 1.5 hours today and walked most of the time while talking to her to boost my steps for the day after sitting at the dealership this morning.
Well, off I go, last bit to nibble, dishes and then I think I want a nice shower this evening.
(No offense to anyone I've missed---blame it on my scattered brain!)
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Evening,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!! I am at my tablet so I don't how to get the glitter graphics on here or I would. Enjoy your day you deserve it.
Lin - If you walk around the house that's enough. I do the free steps because I enjoy it and still get some extra steps in. Its funny I am always moving but don't get near 10,000 steps a day.
Buzz - Another busy day for you and Mike. It's good to hear you like his doctor, just makes life easier. Enjoy your dinner with friends.
Patsy- I love the music of Patsy Cline, that is what your name reminds me of. I am very fond of dogs too, but I always seem to cat sit for my daughter's most of the time. They are very different from dogs.
Sandi - Enjoy your cruise the doggy will be there when you come back.
Lin - Good luck with your car repairs. Always something to fix.
Bob - Nice that you do all the cooking. I would eat anything too if my hubby cooked all the time.
That's why your means look so good.
Sandy - You are one lucky duck! Congratulations on the bingo win. I see you are back on the bike almost everyday, that's great.
Phoebe - Safe travels and is Honey enjoying the trip?
Today was shopping with my sister at a Mall. We did get some good deals and she was happy with her purchases. We did hit some bad weather coming home but made it home safe and sound.
I went to Yoga class after she left for home and now I am watching the final of Biggest Loser.
Have a good evening everyone!
Shirley
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Lin, I probably won't try to use the Wii until this weekend. With line dance classes in the morning, I don't have the time. Shirley, I don't know if it's possible to get to 10,000 steps without some serious walking either outdoors, on the treadmill, in a big store, or doing a walking exercise video.
Bob, I do most of the cooking but sometimes my hubby cooks. The deal is that the person who doesn't cook has to do the dishes.
Happy Birthday, Becky.
It was sunny and warm here today and the daffodils are starting to come up so we are being fooled into thinking it is spring. The dogs keep begging to go out and frolic in the good weather. I love that it is getting lighter a little earlier each day.
I am making great progress on collecting data for the income tax a little at a time each day.
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Bless you and thank you for your support, dear friends. Has anyone dealt with a loved one with dementia? It's so difficult when a person appears perfectly rational and normal one moment and then turns into a totally different personality without warning. I find myself wanting to not hurt him, as he seems unaware of being vastly inappropriate, yet I don't want this Don Rickles behavior playing out on unsuspecting people! Any help or suggestions could make a difference in how I handle this period in our lives! Perhaps tomorrow's EEG will be informative. I keep hoping it's caused by Vitamin deficiency, medication effects, or whatever....anything but senility! Never give up hope, eh? Buzz 0
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Running out quick for grandchild duty....
This morning - burned 229 calories doing 40 minutes of walking 3.1mph;
Having pizza for the "third time since Dec. 2013" with salad for dinner at daughters home. Asked for only a cheese topping
In preparation - Light BREAKFAST (91 Calories) : Dannon - Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla Cream Yogurt, 4 oz.; Organic Strawberries, 89.68 g; Blueberries Raw 1 oz0 -
I still having this sinus infection. food do not even sounds good.
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Sorry you're still not well Marie. Darn.........
Buzz - after my dad's stroke he remained impaired. There's no changing or prompting or anything you can do as far as I can tell. Just try and ride the waves, keep the environment safe, and have someone you can talk to when you are frustrated and/or upset. Hugs and more hugs.
Barbie - you have a very structured life. You have truly found your groove!
Well, time for me to head to the car dealership again. Hope they can get the vehicle fixed today. We have a forecast for 3 to 6 inches of snow over the weekend and the SUV is a better vehicle to drive than a Prius!
Later.
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Happy Friday!! Now that I have a full time job I love Fridays!! I am so happy that I lost 3 pounds this week, my hard work is paying off. Hopefully, I keep this up and will be down to where I want to be for my cruise and my life. Life is good.
No big plans for the weekend, will probably just stay home for the Superbowl. Rob is taking Monday off for a doctor's appointment so he will watch Robby in the morning and bring him to me in the afternoon. That means I get to sleep in three days.
Marie, so sorry you are under the weather, I hope you feel better soon.
Robby is napping, I think I will try for one.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Dear BUZZ, I am very, very sorry this is happening to you and your love. I have no advice I'm afraid except to say this is what is happening to my best girl friend and of course, the chap I almost married until his children stepped in. D no longer phones me from the care facility but my friend occasionally does. Both, when on the phone, repeat the same things over and over. It's almost like a tape repeating itself and is very frustrating patiently repeating the same answers so I can only imagine how hard it must be for you on a constant basis. I do hope it is medication that is causing the problem. God bless ANNE.
MARIE, like I said on the other forum GET WELL SOON, Anne.0 -
Marie - Get well soon, sorry you are down and out.
Buzz- My friend, you are going through a lot right now. My Dad had dementia for over
5 years. He was in a nursing home on medication that halts the progress for a while.
It is very hard to be with someone day in and day out hearing the repeating phases.
We used to get that when we visited him. Although he knew at the end his temperament was good and didn't lash out as some patients do. Hang in there, maybe when he sees
the doctor something can help him through the process, or its something else entirely.
I hope you get some peace from your visit.
Sandy - Awesome job on the weight loss!!
I had my doctor apt which was a conference for my next colonoscopy. Yuck!
I asked him ball park when I could expect a call on this, and he said end of
February sometime.
Now straightening up the house and dishes to do. Then grocery shopping.
Anyone going to a Super Bowl party? We were invited but it got cancelled. Our host
has a challenged child and she has to go to the hospital for a procedure. One of those things where you are on list and they just call you to come in. She has to go a children's hospital to have this done on Monday. So now I can concentrate on eating well and not
having any extra calories on the weekend.
Have a good day its 14F right now and getting down to 2F. My doors on the car were frozen this morning. Jamaica take me away!!
Shirley
Ontario, Canada
"Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle"
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Oh my! I had one of those nights! No sleep, feeling so tired I know today will not be very productive. I am having a small super bowl party on Sunday. I have to laugh when I think about what I am serving as snacks.it is so healthy I fear most people will just watch the game and forego the snacks. Bell peppers, cucumbers, celery with yoghurt dip. Sparkling water and coffee, gingerbread with lemon glacé. Hubby says it sounds like a lady's tea party. My party...my rules! Actually I think we will all have a good time. I may have to relent and also put out a cold cut tray. Hubby might faint if he goes without meat for even one day....Game day is great fun. Lots of cheering and arm chair coaching. Go Seahawks!0
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Marie – Get better soon. Those sinus infections can be painful – like I am telling you something you don’t already know…
Lin – I dislike most car issues. I don’t enjoy shopping for one (negotiating), selling one (negotiating) or getting repairs (making sure the right things are being done & done correctly). When I was younger it was all exciting – now I like building memories. Hope it is done for you and that all your driving is under safe conditions.
Sandy – Happy Friday to you as well. Congratulations on the 3 pounds! It had to have taken a lot of effort. Where are you cruising to? Always nice when we can say “Life is Good!” The older I get the less I need to feel that way. Waking up, roof over head and being alive…that’s about it…
Buzz – you are anything but “self-centered” as you say. That is a lot of stress to be under and everyone needs an outlet and a shoulder from time-to-time. Best wishes for the coming week and all that you are dealing with.
Spent time with my grandson (age 7) this morning. He is under the weather, so no school. God, he is so sweet. He didn’t complain at all, despite the hacking, sneezes and nose blowing.
Storing some more calories for 1-2 slices of pizza tonight (and salad). As mentioned, only the 3rd time for pizza since December 2013! LUNCH: (103 Calories) - Solid White Albacore In Water, 2 oz; Low Fat Mayo; Cider vinegar; Shredded & Sliced Asian Slaw, 1 cup.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Bob
“I’ve been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. By all accounts, I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.” ~Erma Bombeck
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” ~Fredrick Koeing
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BOB love both of those sayings, particularly the one about hanging from a charm bracelet. Where do you find them?
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Buzz time to think about a caregiver. Even a few hours a day may make all the difference for both of you. Mostly, to give you some free time to take some burden off your shoulders. Also to give you and Mike some input on dealing with the issues you are experiencing.
Get well soon, to Gayla Marie and be safe and warm everyone.
Honey and Our Gang are doing well. Honey learns fast and she likes people food, lol. Getting used to cats.
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I was nervous this morning before my line dance class because I was going to teach a dance that I had choreographed. I wasted my energy being nervous because I had practiced a lot and was ready and it turned out great. It was a bit difficult for the beginner class because it was fast but they loved it. The music was a song popular when many of us were in high school. I am still making great progress on collecting data for the income tax a little at a time each day.
We had nice weather again today and Jake and I went outside for awhile and pulled weeds.
Marie, I'm sorry you're still not feeling well.
Sandy, congrats on losing those pesky pounds.
Phoebe, glad Honey is doing well.
Bob, enjoy your pizza. Lin, I hope the news is good about your car. Buzz, sending hugs to you and Mike. Take it one day at a time and stay focused on the good. Shirley, we're having a friend over to watch the Super Bowl. He will probably bring some snacks and Jake bought some snacks, but I'll just eat my regular food. Barbie 0 -
I thought I posted this morning but I don't see it anywhere. I've been on the sick list for over a week now. I'm coughing so much that I'm not sleeping well. Last night was the first time that I actually got several hours in before I started hacking.
I saw that someone posted something about daffodils and it makes me yearn for Spring. Last fall I had a deck built onto the back of my house & when the weather gets better I'll have to tackle the landscaping around it. I haven't decided yet what I want to plant. It probably will take a couple years of trial and error before I get it exactly the way I want it. Meanwhile I do enjoy sitting inside & watching the birds at the feeders.
I hope this will post. I just don't know what I did wrong this morning. Hope you all had a good day.
Take care,
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Buzz - I have had no experience with dementia but my heart aches for you both. I agree with Pheobe that assistance to give you a break is a good idea. You'll definitely need to look after yourself as you can't help Mike if you aren't well rested, both mentally and physically. Big hugs to you both.
My Garmin foot pod which I use on the treadmill up and stopped working. Ed put in a new battery but that did no good. It had been giving me erratic readings as well. Looked up GPS stores on the Internet and we were lucky enough to have 2 here in Calgary. Drove way across the city to buy a new one that now works great. Hurray. When we came home we watched Gone Girl.
I went down after and hit the treadmill. Darn knee and foot are acting up too. No wonder I only got in 8,200 steps with a long movie and sore feet/knees.
If break up my exercise into 30 minute groups it isn't too bad. However starting at 9 pm is too late for that.
Take care everyone. I'll check in tomorrow.
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Did fine with pizza last night (1.5 slice) - I was really worried because it was only the third time I was eating this "danger" food in over 1 year. Thanks to all "well-wishers."
Started today with 230 calorie burn doing 40 minutes of walking 3.1 mph; followed with Strength exercise video workout; then a 178 low-calorie tasty / diversified breakfast.
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Happy Saturday!! We are getting snow tonight through tomorrow, possibly ten inches,
I will believe it when I see it. I rode the bike and did the Wii strength exercises yesterday.
Since my knee surgery I am having trouble balancing on one leg so I have to use a chair to help maintain my balance. It feels like cheating but I am still working up a sweat so it must be working. I lost a few more ounces this morning so I am convinced my routine is working.
Bob, once again a beautiful breakfast not only in a picture but so appetizing. I wish I had someone to make me a breakfast like that, but unfortunately that is not going to happen.
Glad you got to enjoy some pizza, how did your tummy like the change of diet???
Geri, interesting information on that Garmin foot pod, how exactly does that work? I am not sure if my FitBit is recording my foot movement on my bike, it seems like it does but with all the arm movement I do with Robby I have a feeling I am getting a false reading. I agree that exercising during the day is much easier than at night.
Karen, good to see you again and sorry your first post got lost in cyberspace. I hope you feel better soon and get some well needed rest.
Barbie, you are very clever with those little icons,
You have a lot of patience to use so many, unless you have a system.
You need more confidence in yourself, you are a great learner and a better teacher.
Phoebe, ummm, I thought Honey was on a diet??? Happy to hear she is getting along with the gang, how is her health doing???
Patsy, I hate when I can't sleep, it always seems to happen when I have to get up early.
Good snacks are a good idea even for those not dieting, enjoy the game. I will also be routing for Seattle because my son lives in Portland. However, I prefer that my numbers on my pools come in no matter who wins. LOL
Shirley, we are doing good my friend, we should both be ready for our very near vacations.
Did you ask your doctor about the pills you can take instead of the liquid junk? I gag when trying to drink that stuff so I take giant horse pills instead, still easier for me than the liquid. I am staying home for Superbowl, especially now with the predicted snow.
Anne, sorry about your ex and your best friend. Dementia is very hard on everyone, some turn so mean and others like my uncle are still sweet but have no idea who anyone is and live in the past.
Buzz, I agree with everyone who suggested that you get some help with Mike. This is so hard to go through and I do hope he doesn't get mean with you because you are such a loving wife. Babe's mother adored me until she got dementia, then she hated me. She thought I was Babe's first wife and said such cruel things to me. It broke my heart but I knew it wasn't her and she had a horrible disease. I don't mean to be a downer, but I still feel you are in the right place and have the right people to help you.
Lin, I know with all this talk of dementia you are remembering some of the awful things your dad said to you, but in your heart you know he loved you even if he couldn't say the words. I am sure you are still mourning and anytime you want to talk about it we are here.
Marie,
To all I missed, I am sorry.
Can you tell I don't have Robby today, such a long, long post.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Sandy
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The car did get fixed. I have my list of maintenance items that need to be addressed over the next few months (grumble, grumble) so all is well in car world right now.
I did quick trips to both Trader Joe's and Whole Foods yesterday as that bad weather is still in our forecast. Then off to the library last night to attend a card making session. It was fun---I've never made cute little cards like that before. That took a couple of hours and was pleasant although I didn't know a soul there other than 2 librarians! I will sign up for the birthday card session in March.
This morning I got the soy yogurt out of the incubator and in the frig. Made my almond milk. Mixed up a batch of the flaxseed/pumpkin seed/sesame seed crackers and they're slowing baking/drying out in the over, and mixed up a pot of chili which is cooking very slowly on the stovetop. Oh and lovely fresh veggies and sprouts in the refrigerator and several types of fresh fruit. I'm set for a while. Some reports peg snowfalls at 10" or so for this coming storm. I'm not going out if that's the case.
I read a book last night as well---"The Death of a Liar" by M.C. Beaton. Picked it up last night while I was at the library and you know, couldn't stop reading!
I plan to watch what I'm cooking/baking so I don't ruin anything. I'll walk about for a while and hope to get the Just Dance 2015 out later on.
Bob - glad your plans went well last night! Good for you.
Jeri - glad you found a replacement for your Garmin foot pod. Sometimes it's difficult to get what you want on demand so to speak.
Karen - HI!! Oh my, a new landscaping project. That will take a while unless you have a nursery come out and make suggestions and a plan. But I'm sure you will find exactly what you want in time.
Barbie - congratulations on your successful choreography. It's kind of nice to be over-prepared in those situations. Excellent!
Phoebe - hello to you......and your gang! Love it. Stay safe my friend.
Buzz - I thought of you as I was making cards last night. I think these are different though as it was more like scrap booking materials, die cuts, stamping, beads, ribbon etc.
Sandy - I hope you are sleeping in on your days off!
Shirley - I hope you are having a great weekend. Your day yesterday sounded lovely to me. Of course, I do like to shop.
Marie - feeling better? Getting worried about you........
Anne - good morning. Do you always find a ride when you need to go somewhere either too far away or when the weather is not good? I know someday I will not have a car but I've had one since I was 16 and at this point have trouble imagining life without one.
Patsy - how is your weekend going?
Sandi - are you home now?
Gayla - hope you are feeling better and got a good report on Neil.
Gotta go and stir the chili!
Lin
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