WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014
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Katla - you prompted me to google the Mediaeval German Longswords. I watched the Utube video. You fight two handed with them! ! ! No wonder he said he needs good protection! :ohwell: :ohwell:0
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Sunday here and my Rest and Re-feed day, but cals fine at 1768, also sodium fine at 1406.
We go for a drive and walk the Beagle dog on Sundays, enjoy Sunday Brunch and roast dinners.
I went back to training last week, first week of Jeannette's 6 week challenge and only gained 1 pound. Will see what scales, tape and BF% say tomorrow.
Dietitian said to keep between 1600 and 1900 food calories. Doctor said walk for 1 hour every day and do the Challenge. Not allowed to run as yest so doing boxing tomorrow morning instead
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Hi to all my favorite vitamin F pals. Just checking in; we are heading out to a nice dinner and then brother and sis in law will leave tomorrow and I hope things get back to normal.
Went to see DD and baby today. Tanya seems very depressed and overwhelmed and did not interact with the baby at all. She couldn't even remember what time to feed the baby next; the pediatrician put her on an every 3 hour schedule because she is sucking constantly...apparently her "real" milk hasn't come in yet so not many calories in it. I had to write it down for her. The baby had a dr appointment today and has lost too much weight. So she is being seen again Monday and if she has lost any more weight, she has to go in the hospital. Then they were talking about not waking the baby to eat; well if she's lost too much weight don't you think they should? She was having bad diarrhea while we were there so they were going to call the nurse line. Dalton's mother has been at work all day so I am hoping when she gets home if the baby looks worse than she did this morning, she'll make them take some action. It's hard to tell for me; I haven't seen her since Wednesday.
The services were very nice; I was presented the American flag after the gun salute and taps. That is always very moving to see. But I am glad this week is finally winding down.
OK must run; we have to get to the hotel to pick up brother and sister in law. Take care, Meg from Omaha where it is really windy!0 -
Joyce~ I have a suggestion~ I see the advertisment for Angies List on t.v, but that costs money.
Home Advisor.com is free, and gives you names of contractors,plumbers, electricians etc...and reviews..sounds like your contractor is a dud, might as well check out Home Advisor cant hurt ..
Meg~ so glad your dads service went well.. and so sorry to hear about your grandbaby,hopefully they step up to the plate..
the young couple that moved in across the street had there second baby, a little girl,but she is up at the childrens hospital, they cant figure out what is wrong , but poor Sarah is nursing her so she is up there 2-3 times a day, and they have a 18 month old boy at home... they are both exsausted.. told them I have thursdays off and I could help with Jack if needed, think I will look for something to make them and take it over .a quick dinner they can heat up..
between Tom and I we got the lawn taking care of, lawn furniture away, snow blower out,push mower away..
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Hi all: Went last night to hear Faure's Requiem at the Cathedral. Beautiful music in a gorgeous setting. The Cathedral choir sang with a small chamber orchestra plus two soloists. They have wonderful acoustics.
I have completed 28.43 miles of my 105 mile goal for November.
Tomorrow I sing at church, then there is a thank-you lunch for people who participate in the prayer shawl and quilting ministries. After that we are going to the community theatre to see Of Mice and Men. Going to be a busy day.
Meg - Glad service for your dad went well. Hope things look up with the baby. Know what you are saying about the wind. We have the same here in SD.
Leslie - Sounds like you are doing well and much happier.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in SD0 -
Tonight is a "Favorite Things" party for our church ladies. Everyone is bringing their favorite dessert. YIKES! My plan is to eat before I go and have a "dessert coffee" with sugar free vanilla syrup flavoring. I'm only 11 days into this so don't trust myself to take a bite and leave the rest. Hopefully I'll be there eventually!
Diana in Indiana
Diana, I don't ever have "one bite"...I stay away from all foods that I haven't planned for ahead of time and don't eat foods with little or no nutritional value. My friends know that I don't eat a potlucks and they are used to it.
Barbie
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Good evening!
Thanks to everyone for their kind words about my reluctant tv appearance; I really don't see it happening again, but I know so much better what to expect if it does.
We were supposed to have a low of 45 last night.........it was 32 this am at 5am; usually they're not so far off. I got only one little tomato this am.
Made it late to yoga this am because my friend was running behind. Had breakfast with yoga friends then a good talk with another friend in her shop afterward. Then a lazy afternoon. DD did horses at the show barn early then lifeguarding until 5, now off to the mall with a friend from elementary school she recently reconnected with. DH put a nail through his finger while repairing a fence and called me to see if I thought he should go to dr???? Well, YES!!! He got tetanus shot and an antibiotic and is still not sure it was necessary.........SMH!!!
terri_mom.........Sounds like Kenny Rogers was in good form, given his diagnosis; going on tour is probably doing him a lot of good. I have a best buddy from way, way back (kindergarten!!) and we've lost touch for a few years now and then and never have a problem getting back to our "normal" when we do see each other. Closest thing to a sister I'll ever have.......even though we haven't even lived in the same state for most of those years.
Pat.......Hope the "MFP fix" worked........and you are NOT a pest!
Heather......DS1 must have tremendous upper body strength!!!! Is he the athletic trainer? Don't forget your yogurt!
Katla.....Fantastic new goals! Glad you had such a nice visit, even if exhausting. Is DH OK after his fall?
Stay strong!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic
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Hoff2002 ... I only saw a friendly, welcoming face in your profile pic.
Meg ... I was just at funeral for a friend who was a veteran... no one in the congregation had a dry eye after the flag ceremony. So sorry your granddaughter is struggling.
Did a lot of cooking today .... steel cut oats, breakfast sandwiches (with homemade msg/ nitrate free sausage and my first attempt at homemade English muffins) beef bone broth, and then pear bread! Whoa but quick breads are calorie bombs! A regular serving worked out to over 400 calories! The other things are for the freezer.
I'm always the last to buy things ... bought a refurbished Wii just recently and tried the Wii fit today. What a hoot! I liked it!
It's been an up and down week. But today all was well with my family and I stayed on track!
Beth
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Meg, I sure hope the baby bounces back. I can remember feeling overwhelmed when my baby came home. Can they supplement with formula? Glad the service was nice.
Alison, you have got to be the sweetest, most caring person I have ever known. To care so much for a neighbor, and to want to help, is something you don't see much of these days. A person would be very lucky to have you for a friend or neighbor. I'm ashamed to say that I know nothing about my neighbors except the names of their dogs.
I just had to tell those of you on low salt diets. I stopped at the store on the way to the lake intending to get Mrs Dash Lemon Pepper seasoning for my pork chop. Instead I tried one from McCormick called Fiesta Citrus. It was really good. I liked it on my sweet potato too. It has really complex flavors and a little spicy kick. Two thumbs up! Apparently McCormick has several salt free varieties.
Spot is doing really well at the lake. We walked across the dam and he had a lot of fun watching the geese and sniffing everything. He even waded in the water at the boat ramp. He seems to take everything in stride, now that he's sure we are going to keep him. He seems to feel like he belongs anywhere that I am. He still sticks to me like glue. He's on my lap right now. At one point I had both Spot and Bruno on my lap. That's a lot of dog on my recently reduced lap!
Here is today's joke of the day:
Why is 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7,8,9.
Goodnight ladies!
Sylvia
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Oh, and something funny. We didn't plan well for coming to the lake today. It's supposed to be 30 degrees tonight and hubby didn't bring any kind of jacket. I had a denim jacket in the van, so he wore that when we walked the dogs. It barely came down to his waist and the sleeves hit between his wrists and elbows! It's a big jacket that is left over from my 4x days, so it went all the way around his yummy, but just barely. It was hilarious! He's a big guy, and the jacket looked tiny.0
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Did my best this week to exercise while working around my non-standing restrictions. Went to PT twice and did about an hour's worth of table exercises and recumbent bike. At home, doing neck/shoulder/arm exercises. Sat on the couch and did an upper body workout on Youtube today. She used 10 lb weights--I used 1 lb weights, since that's all I have. It was a good workout for my arms!
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Good evening! I have been consistently on track with no screw ups for seven full days! I got a little close tonight because I made banana muffins (healthy ones) and they were good and I was hungry. I've been hungry all day for some reason. After messing up so much over the past six months, it is encouraging that I'm sticking to it again.
I got to take an outside walk today and decided to focus on distance instead of speed (my speed has been slow and it has frustrated me) and just enjoy what's left of the leaves and the good weather. I ended up walking 3.53 miles in 52 minutes--just short of 4 mph. I guess I need to focus on distance more often.
Meg - I'm so sorry the grandbaby is having a hard time. I know you are trying to keep your distance and have so much on your plate right now, but is there any way you will be able to check on her again tomorrow? Why a 3-hour schedule? My kids naturally ate every 2-2 1/2 hours on breast milk and that is considered normal. Sorry! Babies are so precious and it hurts my heart to think that little one might actually be hungry.
I'm looking for a new afghan/lapghan/prayer shawl pattern and haven't found one I want to try yet. I have some beautiful blue yarn waiting to made into something!
I'll have another busy Sunday at church again tomorrow. When I finally get home late tomorrow afternoon, I have to write an analytical paper for my literature class. I need to do some heavy thinking about what I want this one to be about. Only one of the books this time was any good, to my thinking. It has so many topics to cover that it will be hard to pin down one to write about.
I guess I should be off to bed. I didn't sleep well last night--dreamed I was abandoned by my parents and, as a result, became homeless. Not sure I even want to think about the psychology behind that one!
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njitaliana, it sounds like you have found some great ideas for working out within your restrictions..will you be able to buy heavier weights? I have heavier weights that I asked my hubby to buy me as a Valentine's Day gift a few years ago.
Meg, I'm sorry your new granddaughter is having a rough beginning to her life.....congrats to you for not racing over there and taking charge.
Carol in NC, congrats on not eating more muffins than you should have.
I have enjoyed my day alone doing yard work, riding the exercise bike and watching figure skating, walking the dogs, and going for a long walk with a good friend (she's the kind of friend who listens to the stories I like to tell in endless detail and I do the same for her)--a 90 minute walk goes very fast. Jake and I have communicated a lot---phone and text--but I've still had lots of time for myself.
Now the dogs and cat are in bed waiting for me
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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Beth - Thanks! You are so sweet!
Meg - Glad your father's funeral went well. Funerals for veterans are so moving! So sorry to hear about the baby. Two of my daughters struggled in breastfeeding their babies. One was able to give some nourishment to the baby, but had to eventually supplement because she didn't have enough milk producation. The other's baby was getting lethargic so she had to give up and bottle feed. It's so hard to see your children and grandchildren hurting! I really hope the baby starts doing better soon. Will keep you and your family in prayer.
Joyce - Indiana- Oh my goodness. What a difficult time to go through. I'm so sorry! It has to be really frustrating!
Nitijaliana - I am so impressed with your determination to exercise! Congratulations on your determination.
skeuhn48 - I love to listen to requiem music as well. It's just so beautiful.
My DD cooked dinner tonight...chicken and sausage gumbo! I managed to eat just meat and no rice! Yay!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! Saying a prayer for each of you ... praying that God will bless each of you and hold you in the palm of his hand. For those of you who are struggling, I pray that He will give you the strength and courage you need. For those of you who are doing well, I pray prayers of thanksgiving!
Barb from South Louisiana0 -
Janemartin – thinking of you
Barb in LA – sounds like you and I have the same weather!
Heather – yeah!!! On the birthday venue!!! I know NOTHING about longswords, but protection sounds critical!
Pat – you only need an appt in 2 years? Or they are booked for 2 years?
Alison – I am an AARP member and am reading the November issue of the AARP Bulletin and there is an interesting article about stress, and it’s reaction on the body, hard to lose weight, sleep issues… anyway it reminded me of some of the things you are dealing with, might be worth a read.
Hoff2002 – I weigh most everyday, but only “count” once a week, and I like Friday, as often the weekend has more opportunities to make silly choices, so by Friday am I am in the best spot I’ll be all week.
Meg - glad things went well for Dad’s service, sending good thoughts to Grand baby and family
Beth – I have shaved some of the calories out of quick breads by replacing ½ of the fat with non-fat yogurt….
Njitaliana – Great job on a work around exercise!!!
November Goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday
Kim from N. California
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Just caught up with all the messages.
DeeDee, yes I'm still making lace. Earlier this year I got my certificate for the elementary level of The Lace Guild Torchon Assessment, and I am now working on the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Currently doing the compulsory part then I'll work on the design stuff.
Wish I could, like others, not nibble in the evening. I eat supper and feel full but then think I need something more. Think is the operative word because I really don't NEED anything else.
Oh well I'll see what the damage is on Monday morning.0 -
Did 50 minutes of Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Leslie Sansone's Burn Body Fat DVD.
Diana - I like that idea of a "favorite things" party. Good plan!
Loki just came up to me and evidentally he got poop all over his backside so we had to wash it off. He was not at all happy about it. I have a big cut on my arm to show it and it looks like he put a hole in my shirt. Boo...this was one of my fav ones, too Guess after I wash it I'll put it in the donation box. The hole is only a very very small one, from his nails.
hoff - *I* think you look fabulous
Terri - JUST a 170 average!!!! JUST you say? I'm happy when I break 100. Congrats to your son. Sounds like you had a great time at the concert.
Joyce - I just hate what's happening to you with the contractors. No one deserves that treatment. I hate it when it happens to me, too.
Sylvia - your hubby knows a good thing when he sees it
Meg - I remember when I was presented with the flag for my father. It IS very very moving. My heart breaks for the baby. She's so lucky to have you in her corner
Ken & Lynette came over for dinner tonight. I made a pork shoulder, had rice (brown), steamed veges (made carrots for Vince), salad and made those apple cookies for Ken and the chocolate muffins for Vince & Lynette. I tried, I really did try, to have just grapes for dessert. But a few of those apple cookies sneaked in there.
I went to weave in the ends from the blanket I made for my girlfriend in Switzerland and, I have no idea how this happened, it came out looking funny when I laid the whole thing on the floor. Guess I should make her another one. Just what I need -- another project.
A friend is going to come over tomorrow and we're going to watch the new episodes of Downtown Abbey. I want to start on the new blanket so I can work on it while we're watching TV. I need to do the first row or two on my own, tho. I made some black bean pumpkin chili so I'll offer her some.
Michele in NC0 -
Didn't get things accomplished that I wanted to but other tings went real well. Michelle ate supper with us tonight. I'm glad that she eats on Saturday night, that way Charlie doesn't fret if she hasn't told us by Sunday afternoon when she is coming. Boyfriend has to work one Saturday a month, roommate was with his kids tonight so she had the house to herself and the dogs. So she had free time to help us do some cleaning in case we did have the time and money to get any remodeling in our bathroom downstairs. Boy is that woman a worker. She said she had plenty experience being on the receiving end of coming home from school and her room being cleaned out by me without her input so she was doing it to me. So the bathroom which was just used for storage and the area under the stairs which is right across from the bathroom where we store luggage was a mess since the doors are closed. Well she opened those doors and purged. Poor Charlie. He is just sure one day we may need some of those things. He walks slow, a little lethargic and hunched over now with his Parkinson's and he wants to keep his 16 pound bowling ball and shoes????? I doubt the doctor would even suggest he bowl now for fear of him falling. He just kind of walked around in a daze. We had a closet full of suitcases going back to the days when we were newlyweds. Donate them Joyce!!!! But he was sure some one in our family would need them. Sorry Charlie, We just went on a 6 day vacation with the family and no one needed suitcases. Let some one else use them. So the bathroom and room under the stairs are cleaned and organized. Now they need a good floor cleaning. He did a very amatuerish job many years ago on the commode stopping it up. He jammed a ball down in the trap, put towels in the bowl and then a pillow on top right under the seat!!! Looks very comical but it has worked for many years. But I want a plumber to unstop all that and let it be used! And the water shut off is accessed through the area under the stairs so now at elast some one can try to get to it. Of course you have to be thin to do that.
Allison, that is a great idea for me to leave a review on that site. I hate to. He was a deacon in my formal church, he is in his 70's and still president of his company and they usually do good work. But my husband had a bad taste of him when we were newlyweds and he was contracted to do some work for us and the job ended up more than estimated and we had to pay more. Charlie said he should have honored the estimate. That is why it is called an estimate and when you are working on a 70 year old home work is often more than what the estimate it. I just love your giving spirit. Anyone lucky enough to have you as a friend is a very lucky person.
Meg, I am so so sorry your grand daughter is having problems. I know this is exactly the kind of worries you had when you found out she was keeping the baby. Prayers are will all of you. I tried to nurse Christina and soon found out about 7 days in that she was not thriving on my milk and switched to formula.
Diana, as preachers wife, are they expecting you to partake in the food? I know my Mom would have been. Tongues would have been wagging if Mom didn't eat or at least try a lot of things. Good luck
Joyce, Indiana. Tired already and have to get up for church. I WILL not miss choir tomorrow. We are singing a favorite song. It's one of those kind that after you ing it, the pastor can just forget about preaching. all the preaching has been done in a wonderful song0 -
Kim from N. California - I think Friday or Saturday will be my "weigh in day."
genealace - I'd love to see pictures of the lace you make. You are so talented.
Michele in NC -You are absolutely too kind! Thank you! Do you crochet or knit? Your friend is so lucky to have you make a blanket for them. Have fun watching Downtown Abbey. Someone once told me it was very good. By the way, what is black bean pumpkin chili? I don't think I've ever heard of that? How do you make it?
jmkmomm - Michelle sounds like a wonderful daughter. Sing with your heart tomorrow in choir. I love singing!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Barb from Louisiana0 -
Kim from N. California - I think Friday or Saturday will be my "weigh in day."
genealace - I'd love to see pictures of the lace you make. You are so talented.
Michele in NC -You are absolutely too kind! Thank you! Do you crochet or knit? Your friend is so lucky to have you make a blanket for them. Have fun watching Downtown Abbey. Someone once told me it was very good. By the way, what is black bean pumpkin chili? I don't think I've ever heard of that? How do you make it?
jmkmomm - Michelle sounds like a wonderful daughter. Sing with your heart tomorrow in choir. I love singing!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Barb from Louisiana
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Good morning everyone!
Meg: glad the busy-ness is winding down. Don’t forget to take care of yourself.
Allison: how kind of you to notice the young couple’s problems.
Sue: Fauré is fantastic.
Beth: with you on the quick breads, muffins etc. I like banana bread, zucchini bread etc., but it’s discouraging to just be able to eat one *thin* slice.
Sylvia: Spot is having a great time!
Weight/eating still not going so well; on the other hand this was a particularly busy week and even with planning I tend to get frazzled and eat the wrong things.
Got some genealogy resources in the mail, though I don't think they will help me much. One thing was a dvd with archive material on it. After it was in the computer for a while it started to make noises; now it doesn't work at all (lots of noise and computer freezes). Does anyone have any ideas? I was thinking about mailing the people and asking whether they could send the pdf files directly, not on a dvd. I'd be paying again, probably (someone would have to take the time to send the files.
May have picked out curtain material for my office room. Slowly but surely we're getting down to the details. I will be glad when everything can be put somewhere it belongs (there are still piles of stuff all over the place.
It's about 50 degrees and sunny; not much wind.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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Hi everyone
Been away for a few days, but am now back on track. I have scrolled through today's posts, I hope everyone is w ell. Catch you all tomorrow - trish0 -
Good morning!
Almost back to normal now. Still a little niggle, but managed my exercises! :bigsmile:
I had a slip up last night as I couldn't sleep after my nap in the day time so went in the spare room to read. Then I remembered that I hadn't put the guinea fowl carcase in the fridge so went downstairs to do that. Ooooppps! ! ! :ohwell: I'm afraid the rindy end of the parmesan ended up being taken upstairs to nibble in bed. I have logged 150 cals in today's diary.
Meg - I'm still hugging you. Hope you are keeping your sanity.
Yanniejannie - yes, he is the triathlon coach. With his depression meds he put on a lot of weight and felt even worse, so I am glad he is turning the corner at last. He is big built and took up weight lifting earlier this year before the depression struck. At his peak form he has an amazing triangle shape, but he does comfort eat and likes a beer. He tends to go in for expensive sports and loves the equipment as much as anything. He's been a champion sky diver, a serious cyclist and then weight lifter. Now a swordsman! ! ! As a child he was into fishing, bmx, county rugby. I'm just glad he didn't take up sailing or horse riding! ! !
Joyce - we have only just had a callback by our painter. It's been a while, to say the least. Part of me wishes he hadn't got back in touch as, like Cynthia, I hate all the mess renovations cause. And the hassle and work. I was sort of hoping we wouldn't have to do it before Christmas. :ohwell: I have always hated breaking the eggs to make the omelette. :laugh: Hate mess and confusion. Hate hard work.
Alison and the other diet strugglers - I am reading a book about thinking. What is very clear is that if we use up a lot of willpower in one area we have less left for self control in others. So, for example, if we spend a lot of time being nice to people who annoy us we are much more likely to give in to temptation. So, the answer is, no more Mrs nice girl! ! ! !
The thing to look at is where we are stuffing our real feelings down and using a great deal of willpower to keep doing the things we don't want to do. If we can, change that. (Easier said than done, but possible). The book did say though that it can work to act the way we want to feel. Perhaps that's why I nod and smile such a lot, which helps me feel better, but I do then need a break from social interaction to recharge my batteries and get back in touch with the real me. I love people, but I do tire quickly. It is important then not to reward myself with food or alcohol. A nap can work, or a lie down with an interesting book. A cup of tea is essential for this English woman. A magazine feels like a treat - sometimes I get one on my tablet.
I think we should try to find ways to minimize stress and unwanted duty, but if we can't then we can realise that we are especially vulnerable and plan a non food way to reward ourselves.
Sorry, that was a bit long, but I am reminding myself as much as anyone else! ! ! !
Love to all. My friend is dropping in the afternoon on her way home. Got to tidy up!
Heather in sunny Hampshire UK
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It's been a week so I'm checking in. I walked three of seven days, logged food some days and didn't others, and lost 3.6 pounds. We make most of the food we eat from scratch, and I find myself entering "generic" this and "generic" that, and there's no telling what recipe the person who entered that in the database used and if it has more or less oil, sugar, etc. than mine. I know that there are websites where you can enter all the recipe ingredients and it will calculate the calories per serving for you, but I guess I'm okay not using the log every day.
I knew that walking in the dark was not something I would push myself to do, so I'm going to set a new goal of 15 minutes on the exercise ball, free weights, etc. to do on days when I go from my full-time job to part-time job and don't get home until late. I am a trail maintainer for the Appalachian Trail and am supposed to go hike my section to look for blow downs, but that will have to wait so I can get up all the leaves from the yard. A Polar vortex is supposed to come later this week and I don't want to be gathering leaves once they are covered with snow! ~Janelle in the NJ Highlands0 -
Good morning!
Cloudy here, supposed to be sunny later, doing some shopping later with a friend for a dinner she's doing for volunteers at a phone-a-thon. DD off to the show barn job; I know she's only working part time at the three jobs, but I counted up the work days from her sched. and she's now worked 36 days in a row, most at two of the jobs. I say she needs a complete day off to recharge, but this is how overboard she just goes on stuff......from zero to 150 miles an hour; it concerns me.
jlisah.....MAJOR Thank-yous for your trail maintainer work; DD and I did part of the Appalachian Trail last summer in Pa near Harrisburg............hardly a hike, more like a short walk, but it was lovely! Also......fabulous loss!!
Sylvia......Thanks for the tip on Fiesta Citrus, will look for it.
Meg.......I also congratulate you for allowing reality to set in, maybe, just maybe, she will realize (even at this late date) that adoption is the best way to go. I might go as far as giving her a number to call for la leche or the hospital lactation consultant. I breastfed for almost 2 yrs. and the beginning was rough but I firmly believe that sticking with it was more than worth it. (((((hugs)))))) to you for all you've been through.
Beth.........Delicious cooking!!! I had one of the best pears of my life last week!!! Pear bread sounds wonderful!
Heather.......WOW!!! DS1 does sound like a superb athlete........all those sports!!! He's certainty found the right fit for a career. Congrats to him for all the talents he's developed and honors he's gained.
On contractors...........I had only one of three I called show up in two/three weeks since I've started taking bids for the 3 tree removals..........who are all these people who need paychecks and work???? Not even showing up for estimates or having the minimal courtesy to make a phone call does not say you need business.........or that you will be in any way reliable!!!!!!!
Michele.........I'm with you being amazed with that bowling score!!!
Carol.......How is your DD's dizziness?
Off to my steel cut oats and another cup of tea!!!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic
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Oooohhh! Just because the painter said he could start first week in December I got all stressed and frothy with DH and he has gone out for a walk. I can't even remember what it was I lost it over! I think I am worrying about the cost as I have no money at the moment so DH, who has had loads of money to shell out lately, will have to pay for it. I just got overwhelmed with having to get a new carpet, blind, linen etc. I think we will shelve the carpet until next year and the linen can wait a bit longer. Will give him a hug when he comes back, a cup of tea and a scone. I will have a scone, no butter, just a scraping of jam. My friend emailed me to say she doesn't want a scone as she is trying to lose weight.
Yannie jannie - DS' S day job is as a head designer for a model games company. He did Product Design Engineering at Gasgow uni and School of Art - the one that burnt down recently.
It's pouring outside. Hope DH has worked off his hurt and comes home soon. :ohwell:
Heather, contrite in rainy Hampshire UK 0 -
NC Carol - I am signed-up for numerous Crochet eNewsletters. I look at the finished product, read the pattern, then create my own. I am confident you will find a nice pattern soon, because finding the right shade of blue should speak to a beautiful end product. I hope you post a picture when you are finished. I am working now on Christmas presents, then will start on stuff for Special Olympics, because a friend asked me to.
Michelle in NC - Yes, my son, and all the others on my DH side of the family are over-achievers in bowling. My high in life is 101, so when DS was 6y.o. I was told that I am no longer allowed to talk to him about his bowling while he's bowling. Actually, the kids his age are starting to pass him up in scores, so it's time for him to make the positive changes happen. He is the same with basketball and baseball. He also won't run sprints for the Track team, because he says "I know I'm the second fastest runner, so I have nothing to prove".
Meg - both DS and DD struggled to nurse at the beginning. I am very thankful that I had physical and emotional support, and they both eventually learned. Prayers coming your way!!!
Heather - Supporting an athlete is exhaustingly rewarding. Congrats on raising such a child. Getting them to adulthood is stressful. keep up the good work ! ! !
Today we are going to skip weight-lifting, because DS still has stiff muscles from all day outside (40 degrees) basketball. So, watch some of the bowling tournament, so DS can cheer on his friends, then some healthy grocery shopping together, so I can help him choose his snack for between school and try-outs or practice. I hope I can find some good prices on protein bars and/or jerky.
Terri in Milwaukee
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Heather: 'stressed and frothy': love the expression!
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Joyce: I’m sorry your contractor has been frustrating. I hope you get your laundry room dried out and whatever caused it to get wet resolved. :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Woo Hoo! A compliment on how you look in your Speedo is an amazing NSV! :flowerforyou: I found my most recent suit at Lowes last March. It is a two-piece tankini that looks like one piece when worn, and I bought it so that I could use the “loo” without too much hassle.
So far I’m satisfied with it even though the top feels something like a corset. I think they’re marketed so that people can fit the top half and the bottom half separately which is helpful, but you pay twice the price of a real tank suit. I hope you enjoy the lake. :flowerforyou:
Heather: Your son will really end up with strong shoulders if he stays with this new sport. Mine ache just thinking about it. Don’t be too hard on yourself about the parmesan rind. At least it wasn’t filled with sugar! Hugs to you and to your DH. :flowerforyou:
Lesley in Tasmania: I admire your athleticism. It sounds to me as though you’re doing a fabulous job working on your health. :flowerforyou:
Meg: I just went through the birth of DGS with my daughters family, and I’ll tell you that he lost weight the first week or more after birth despite being nursed frequently. It took time for DD’s milk to come in and she resorted to supplementary formula for a while. He’s put on quite a few pounds since then, and is thriving. Post Partum depression is a relatively common problem for women who have given birth. I didn’t experience it, and neither has DD. Perhaps you can find out how to help your DD through it. I wish you best luck. You’ve had a load of worry and stress lately. I hope you’re taking care of yourself. I have my father’s flag, too. I treasure it. :flowerforyou:
Sue in SD: Your life seems to be active and full of music these days. You’re a lucky woman! DH seems to be doing well enough despite the fall. He needs to get started with physical therapy but has been dragging his feet. In all fairness, it is hard to tend to matters like that with a houseful of relatives. No excuse this week! :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Spot has landed in an excellent place. I’ll bet he thinks he’s in heaven. I remember today’s joke from the past. I laughed at the joke and feel happy with the memory, too. I’ve got a hunch that your DH won’t forget his jacket on the next trip to the cabin. What a picture he must have been! :laugh:
Carol in NC: Congratulations on 7 days without a screw up! WTG! Sorry about your very bad, horrible bad dream. :flowerforyou:
Barb from South LA: Your daughter’s gumbo sounds great. White rice isn’t my favorite, either, and we’ve switched to brown for better nutrition and less sugar surge. According to the nutrition information I’ve seen, white rice turns to mostly sugar as your body digests it.
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Kim: We’re AARP members, too. I have an October/November magazine, and can’t find a stress article. I wonder whether I can find the bulletin online. I want to read the article you recommended to Alison. :flowerforyou:
Michele: I’m sorry Loki is having such a hard time with things. I’d love to see your blanket project. Have you tried blocking the one you’re unhappy with? :flowerforyou:
Janelle in NJ Highlands: I’ve done okay logging food using generic recipe values rather than entering every ingredient, although I’ve done that occasionally, too. I’ve put some of my own recipes through the MFP recipe calculator. It is quite a bit of work. Sometimes it is worth it. :flowerforyou:
Yanniejannie: Your daughter’s work schedule sounds exhausting. I hope she’s getting enough rest that she is not wearing herself out. On the plus side, the company of horses can be restorative. The physical effort combined with the stress of commuting and lack of down time is another matter. Good luck encouraging her to get some balance into her life. :flowerforyou:
I had a good night’s rest last night. That makes two in a row! Whooppee!! I think my two new goals are already helping me do a better job with my health.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
November Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.
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well i am sitting resting my feet..
I did go out for a walk, and have gotten my 10,000 steps in already.. made cherry nut bread,and baked mac and cheese and will take that over next door when they get back from the hospital..
we will go over and check on DFIL and then will make the DH his dinner. and lunch0
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