WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

irstone79

Began today with a 25min WW dance workout. Feels good. I have already had 4.5 cups of water. Protein shake for breakfast. Have 1/2 acorn squash with quinoa & spinach for lunch.

BElizabeth53

Happy 2015 everyone. I have started over, at age 53. I was on this site before and lost 54 pounds. Stopped logging and paying attention to my diet and now I am back with 30 of those 54 pounds to re-lose. Going to log every day - probably for the rest of my life

kayak_kutie

Good morning, ladies

Cold temps here today in the 20's but calling for possibly -20 to -30 with wind chill starting tonight around 8:00pm and lasting all day tomorrow. We had some snow yesterday and traffic was a mess. Glad I was able to work from home.

All this talk of colonoscopies is nudging me to make an appointment. I haven't had one yet and my friends keep after me to do it. A close friend was diagnosed with colon cancer at 54 and she has just finished a year of chemo and surgeries. I'm very bad about going to the doctors.

Booked our summer vacation at a place in Ontario, Canada for June. Thinking we will fly to Buffalo, NY, rent a car, see Niagara Falls and then drive the rest of the way. Should only be a 3 hour drive from Niagara Falls to where we are staying in a town called Collingwood, on Nottawasaga Bay at the southern point of Georgian Bay. Any of our Canadian ladies that are familiar with this area please feel free to suggest things to see and do.

So many new ladies...welcome!

Margaret - love the pictures. I love the idea of making a calendar using pictures of family and activities that will bring back memories when you see them. I'm always taking pictures but can't seem to anything done with them. I only have a couple of pictures up in my house because my DH wants me to print/frame and hang pictures I've taken instead of pictures from stores that don't have any special meaning. Hopefully, something I will get to when I retire. Right now I can't seem to take the time to decide which ones to use.

Jan - prayers for your daughter's interview. Does she have a date when it will take place?

TNToni - praying for a safe delivery of little "Blueberry". Hope you win that gift card!

Gotta run...at work and have a meeting at 9:30.

Tina in Maryland

terri_mom

Happy Hump Day!

DS got sent home early yesterday (bomb threat). So today, when I needed to drop him off at 6am so I can work-out before work, I had to wait for staff, then wait while he got frisked (sp?) etc. Better safe than sorry. I feel bad for the kids who were only given a few seconds yesterday to run to their locker for outerwear, then walk 1 block to "safe location" in temps of 1 degree above, and windchills of -35. He was the most upset about the fact that it happened right before his lunch break, so it was almost 2:00pm before he got home and made himself something to eat.

We are expecting the same weather today, then positive numbers tomorrow, with double-digits by the weekend. Anyway, all the delays at school this morning cut my work-out to 10 minutes, but the fitness guru complimented me for being there, so that felt good. The scale was not good today, so I'm really gonna pump in the water today, hoping it is just the salt from yesterday's popcorn (no butter, just flavored salt).

Which reminds me, unless you understand and enjoy 1970's drug-scene movies, don't waste your time or money on "Inherent Vice". I didn't understand it, I didn't laugh EVER, and the lady next to me actually walked out in the middle. I would have, too, except my Dad drove, and he was waiting for the nudity that they advertised in the previews (not much of that, either). And it was WAY too cold to be walking around downtown Milwaukee after trying to find a parking spot.

Today I will try to spend 20 minutes of my lunchbreak on the bike, so I can head straight to H.S. bowling practice. That will give me 30 minutes of bike time that I will record, and I already did some hip swings that I won't record, but are good for when the RA starts to bother my hips. Now, I'm going to hide behind the copy machine to do some shoulder exercises.

I hope everyone in the cold weather is able to stay warm. And that everyone is able to make wise choices today. Hugs to everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

DianaLovesCoffee

Got my 10,000 steps in yesterday. Wanted to quit but kept plugging away. That is a NSV (non-scale-victory) for sure! My son sent me this picture.

Diana in below zero Northeast Indiana

hlbrennan

Heather, your DGD is ADORABLE! What a pretty girl!

Hope everyone is doing ok, I read back a bit and saw all the stuff going on. Hang on everyone!
And remember: Set a goal, then make a plan to achieve that goal!
Also: Don't forget to practice Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness!
My 2 cents for the New Year!
Very simple and obvious!

hugs to everyone!

~Heidi in Florida

Oh and btw, I have nothing to report. No weight loss, but no gain either! and my life is on an even path right now. I've made a new year's resolution to draw closer to God.
And this also for my son.

kevrit

Barbie from NW Washington, I hope you don't mind I borrowed your quote. It will remind me each day of my goals.

margaretturk - Love the pictures!

Michelle in NC - My son wrote again apologizing for the texts. He is very depressed and is self medicating then tries to go 'cold turkey' which makes things worse. This is not the first time. He really needs medical help that I can't give him and he won't get because of $$$$.

Tina in Maryland -Collingwood in Canada? Do you remember the series Dark Shadows? It took place in a small town called Collinwood. BEWARE!!!! LOL

dstirratt - Love the picture! I will have to remember and use that!



My mother and my girls in first picture. My whole family in second.

Rita in CT

Words for the year:
Determination and Moderation
January Goals:
1. Fix TN house and sell
2. Taxes
3. Exercise 20 times this month
4. Lose 5 pounds
All to get to my year end goals of Financial stability and lose 50 pounds.
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

CynthiaT60

Just flying by to say hi again and hug those who need it!
Cynthia

grandmallie

Rita, Margaret love love love the pictures..
enjoyed my sons party last night, sat with old family friends,and had a great time, DH gave me a rath of poop because ,1 my son gave himself a party and that he needs to grow up, and he was even more ticked off that I had made him a cake.
Sometimes the man baffles me. I will stand my ground, when it comes time for the classes for volunteering and if he is going to divorce me over that, he has alot to lose..
i did eat 2 slices of pizza and had water, but what did me in was the garlic bread with mozzerella my bad..
did go see my DFIL spoke with PT and basically his dimentia has progressed to the point where he can no longer stand on his own, so he is basically wheelchair bound.. which means we cant take him out anymore .. we will have to bring stuff in
DH still isnt speaking with me .. honestly I swear he has a screw loose something.. ok enough venting. will catch up later

Nancy82144

Good morning all....
Several were sharing their word for the year. I think mine is: Be Real. Respectfully recognize the things, people, goals, the mistakes,the wins etc and keep them in perspective. Sometimes I just try to avoid thinking about something I've done as if it is not reality but every choice has a consequence. Good or bad. Stop living as a victim of being overweight, instead live in the hope and power given to me as a daughter of the King to change my circumstances! I will admit, I don't like to admit I have made a mistake, took a wrong turn or just don't have it together. Perfectionism crowds my mind. I'm not super human but I like to appear like I am all together. Craziness multiples in that mind set.
Change starts with the first step...

Thanks for listening /reading. I have to start somewhere, right??

fatcitizen

hi I'm Kathy and live in Sturgis, Mi... I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. It is not all age (64) in fact, most is weight I want to lose about 90 lbs.
I want to be "normal" size not obese

pipcd34

tngram - like to see the exercise activity you did in the pool, way to go.

I don't type as much as everyone else here. just put in my stats for the day which is at the end of the day because I still have to ride home. for those of you who may have guessed, I am a year round bike commuter, going on my 5th year I think. people continually ask if I ride when it rains, snow, black ice or when below freezing temps and the answer is yes to all, year round is year round. I live in Tacoma Washington, (near seattle). I do have a car but just don't use it to go to work. my husband has been riding like this ever since I met him which is about 18 years so he taught me everything I know. we ride together every morning to go to work and at one point he goes his way to catch the bus to go to Seattle where he works and I ride to the gym to go workout. after that, I ride to the sounder to take me to the neighboring town to Puyallup WA. where I work and where I am typing from now. (7:40am). during the longer summer days, I will ride from the gym to work about 11mi. one way and as you can imagine, it's not flat. I think of that as more opportunity to burn calories right? well, there's a lil more about me.

oh, i'm 55, will be 56 this year, 5'5" and have been at my goal weight for about 2years now I think? I used 2b a workout instr. in my 30's and when my husband got sick, I moved us back to California to be closer to his family. when I was taking care of him and he died, I stopped working out and gained weight. my heaviest was back then 198, that's what depression will do to you. not until I met the man that i'm with now did I slowly come back to life. 1st 5 years of our relationship I spent in the bed basically. now I am back to the weight I was in my 30's. there is hope for everyone, just keep on keepin on. now you know more than you wanted to about me loololol.

TeriG2015

New here, learning the ropes & technologically challenged.

kayak_kutie

Rita - Yes, I remember Dark Shadows! Loved it. My sister and I would rush home from elementary school to watch it. School was out at 3:30 and we walked (gasp) home about 25 minutes and just made it as it started at 4:00. I'm pretty sure I still have the album with the soundtrack. Loved me some Barnabas (vampire) and Quentin (werewolf).
Great pictures of you with family.

Pipcd34 - Like hearing more about you. I think it is wonderful that you found someone special to bring you back to life and health.

Nancy, Kathy and TeriG - welcome.

Tina in MD

Katla49

Kate B: Welcome to a supportive group of women. I can tell you from experience that taking off pounds improves the knee situation. My bad knee is what got me here in the first place. Bicycling and walking are both good exercises for me, but treadmills are my enemy. I pound my knees when I try to use a treadmill so treadmills are off my good list forever. :flowerforyou:

TNToni: I’ll be praying for Blueberry and mama. How will you spend your windfall? :flowerforyou:

Newbies: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Come back often and get to know people. :flowerforyou:

Marywetterlund: Congrats on breaking your plateau. Don’t be surprised if there are more along the way. My journey was like a staircase. There was a plateau after each downward step. :flowerforyou:

Sharon in Alberta: I’ve had issues with acid reflux all my life due to a hiatal hernia. I take medicine to keep the acid levels down to reasonable and have a list of foods that I avoid. I also have pillows available to sleep in a semi-reclined position if I eat something that sets me off. Good luck and much sympathy. :flowerforyou:

Trish in KY: I have a bicycle set up on a trainer in my garage that enables me to exercise no matter what the weather conditions may be. Cycling is also great exercise for those with knee issues. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: You are wise to avoid travel in nasty weather conditions. Sorry your new glasses will need to be replaced. The last time I bought glasses they had to be reordered because the manufacturer left off one of the coatings I paid for. The new glasses were worth the extra wait and the coating is amazingly helpful with headlight glare from oncoming traffic at night. :flowerforyou:

BElizabeth53: Being here every day forever is my plan, too. It is working out pretty well for me. I love the discipline and support that is free and available 24/7/365. :flowerforyou:

Diana in NE IN: I LOVE the cartoon. DH laughed, too. :flowerforyou:

Rita: Beautiful family! :flowerforyou:

Alison: Hugs to you! You are a good woman. Your DH seems to be an unhappy soul who doesn’t recognize his own blessings. :flowerforyou:



We still have an air inversion here and the pollutants are building up enough that I have a low-grade headache. I hope we get some wind to blow this fog and dirty air away. This weather pattern seems to be an annual event, and will make us all miserable until it is over with.

I’m invited to the birthday party for the four year old granddaughter of my cousin this weekend. She wants a mermaid for her new aquarium. I wonder where to find one. DH suggested Walmart. I don’t have much hope of success but will look there. I do have a good friend who is really into aquariums and I hope she can point me in the right direction.


Katla in foggy 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


January 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.

nccarolb

Good afternoon! It's cold here, although not as cold as many of you are. Tonight and tomorrow are supposed to be worse.

Moved another car load of stuff after work last night. My daughter did promise to help me this weekend to get the remainder out of the old house so that I can be done with it. This weekend, I will also move my cat to the new place. I've been going by and feeding her every evening while I check the mail and pack up/load boxes, then spending a few minutes petting and cuddling. I don't know how she will react to the move, but I can't do anything else. Tonight, I will spend less time getting stuff out of the house because I MUST go to Kmart and pick up my prescriptions and get some TP with my rewards points. I could also use some groceries, but that may have to wait another day.

Kim - I think I missed all the info about sleep. I would love to have it. I've not been sleeping well for the past couple of months (I know it's stress) and it is catching up with me!

After I've made it through today, I will have been a full week back on track with eating! I didn't do well with food choices on Sunday, but I was still under calorie goal. I've managed not to gain any more, but I certainly have lost any! I know I'm getting exercise by packing and moving boxes, but I want to get my step count back up. My days just aren't long enough to accomplish everything I need to at this point!

Michele - Your talk of colonoscopies has reminded me that I am supposed to have another one this year. My paternal grandfather died from colon cancer, so I won't ever get to be on the 10 year plan. However, I will have to see if my insurance will cover it. Last time, it didn't, and it took me several years to pay off the the thousands it cost.

The baby pictures are adorable!! I was in charge of at least six preschool aged children on Sunday (in going over their names now, I seem to be missing at least one) from the age of 12 months to 4 years. I love that age group!! My daughter was angry with me because I put her in charge of the school-aged group, but she ended up having a good time. We've got some really neat kids! I did explain to her that the reason I did it was because I had a school aged child ask for her specifically and I had some preschoolers who specifically wanted me.

Speaking of my daughter, I need to set some boundaries with her. Does anyone have suggestions? It was one thing when she just dropped in at her childhood home, but she is randomly coming and going from my new home. She has a key for emergencies, but I don't particularly want to come home and find her in my home or to have her randomly dropping by. I would like the courtesy of a phone call to let me know she wants/needs to come over and I really don't want her just walking in. On the other hand, I don't want to alienate her over it. Help?!

I'm off to my second job in just a few minutes, so time to get my stuff together. Have a great day!

Carol in NC

salubrioussteff4ever

We really need the option to comment on our boards, that would work so much better and I feel like we could do more encouraging of each other…or at least a button like a like button but perhaps it could be a "you got this" button!

pipcd34

yeah salubrioussteff

kevrit

I am excited and hopeful! My DS just texted me he has completed the intake procedure for behavior health. Praise God. Now I hope he follows through.......

Alison, will your DH ever change (Do any?)? I know mine won't and I just learned to do what I want anyway. Mine is all bark and no bite.

Tina in MD - I was in love with Barnabas and Quentin too! Maybe you will see them when you visit Collingwood, I mean Collinwood! LOL

Speaking of colonoscopies...... my father died from colon cancer, so I was on the 5 year plan when I lived in TN. I have to get one this year and hope it doesn't change to a 3 year!

Rita in CT

Words for the year:
Determination and Moderation
January Goals:
1. Fix TN house and sell
2. Taxes
3. Exercise 20 times this month
4. Lose 5 pounds
All to get to my year end goals of Financial stability and lose 50 pounds.

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

Vickil57

I started this on Monday morning and ran out of time so going to try again today to get things done. Last couple days have not been good, but not as bad has had been food wise. Good morning ladies. Well weigh in this morning was BAD!!. I have no one to blame but myself. I have to pull myself up out of this pit of depression and get back on track. I have to pray more and think less. I know I can not eat my stress away. So today is a new day and new start. Thanks ladies for your help and support and not giving up on me.
It was a nice weekend, cold so didn't do much. DS and DDIL had us over for supper last evening and that was nice. Got the house cleaned yesterday and DH cleaned the snow out of the driveway and sidewalks.
Found out this morning that two people in my dept are leaving in March. So the powers that be think it would be a good time to redo our dept staffing. Not sure what that means so next couple months could be very stressful. I am no where near the age to retire and can not afford it.
Sylvia--Sorry you have not been feeling well. Take it slow and take care of you. I know what you mean about collar bones. I broke my right collar bone when I was little falling out of bed, never thought much about it, but since I have lost enough weight I can feel the difference in them. Like you I had never seen them. It's things like that , that mean alot.
Alison--Glad you are home safe and sound. I have done the same thing getting up and finding out it is alot earlier then I thought. You stand your ground and DH can just get over it. You are worth so much more then you get credit for you. Don't you ever forget that.
Barb--I know what you mean about DGC. The time I spend with them can make everything else ok.
Viv--You are doing what you can and you need to be proud. One step at a time. And no one knows what will set off the crying and it is different for each of us. Take care of you and do what you need to do. Sending Hugs and keeping in my prayers. Sorry to hear about DGS, hope he keeps getting better and has no lasting effects.
Jane--sending hugs and prayers.
Katiebug--come do my spare room. Looks great.
Joyce--glad your Christmas went so well. Sending prayers for the little one and her family.
Nancy-Welcome. We have alot in common and we can do this. God is my strength and gets me where he wants me to be.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC--my doctor tells me to keep drinking alots of water and waite at least 2 years after I hit goal to see how much of the skin is hanging. So far it is not real bad and I am working on drinking more water. I just don't think I would do the surgery. Sounds painful and I know most insurance does not pay, but my doctor also told me if I have problems with rashes or break down of the skin to come in everytime so they can dockument it and them sometimes insurance will pay.
Lesley--sending hugs and prayers for MIldred.
Carol--sounds like you are getting settled in well. Deep breath with DS.
Heather--so glad you are getting back to typing and making it a daily thing.
Katla--sending prayers and good thought that the vet appointment goes well.
Michelle--Pray your test went well.
Heather (northampton UK)--Sending prayers for you and DH. Depression is a scary thing. I know I have had some lately and my DH has a history of it. So each day without it is a Blessing.
Trish--congrates on the lowest weight. I am looking forward to the day I am below 200.
TNToni--sending prayers for the new family.
Rita--I to remember Dark Shadows. Loved it.
Well ladies I am caught up reading and am so grateful for this group. It is only 3 degrees here today with windchild -16. I am glad to be working inside. We have Bible Study this evening, but not sure if we are going or not. To cold to do much. DH brought me to work this morning and since this is my short (8 hr ) day I plan to go ride the bike for exercise when I get off. One Day at a Time.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

megblair1

Hi all. I had a few moments so I thought I'd check in. Great pics that were posted.

I too remember Dark Shadows...it was one of my favorites.

Well all the schools around here are closed and we had a 3 hour late start. At 7, the real temp was 2 and heading down with wind chill of -28 or so. And that was the high for the day. At least this will be gone by tomorrow. it's really not that bad with my Lands End stadium squall long coat. It's rated to -35 and I'm never cold in it!

My knee is really bothering me, but I have been up and walking on it since Monday so that's not helping. I'll lift weights today without the squats! All that talk about colonoscopies is also nudging me to making an appointment. My thing is the meds. I want a real anesthesiologist and propofol (a real anesthetic) instead of the sedation that I have never seen a nurse give correctly! That is my pet peeve teaching nursing....use a resource to tell you how fast to push those medications in peoples' IVs!

OK, I need to eat lunch then back to teaching! Take care and stay warm. Meg from the deep freeZer that is Omaha

janemartin02

Cold here too.0 with -15 wc.
son lost his job today,so won`t be hanging with Violet as much.
Melody is still hanging on
hugs
jane

hlbrennan

Carol in NC - I'm going through the same thing with my daughter! What I have done is sit with her and have a talk. I've told her that I NEED some time for myself just to be alone, because I end up doing so much for everyone else, and that alone time recharges my soul. I emphasize that I must have my alone time! I've got her trained now to call or text, and that if she wants to come visit to please let me know and not just drop in. And, I've set up "dates" with her to go out on our days off. I don't know if your daughter is like mine, but I think she feels that coming over to mom's house is like a vacation, and she can just drop in and chill, let mommy do all the work! She's getting the message, and I always tell her that I love her and want to spend time with her if I can.
- Hope that helps Carol! Good luck!
- Heidi in Florida

terri_mom

Jane - sorry your son lost his job. I hope things get back to "normal" quickly.

Carol - My Dad and I own and live in a duplex together, so we really need to respect each others' space. I have to remind DH and DS at least weekly that they must call before going into my Dad's 1/2 of the house, or at least knock whether they think he is home or not. At this time, I am the only person allowed in the house when he is not home (the exercise bike is in his computer room), but I still need to knock and/or call first. I agree with Heidi, that making "dates" should help her with the transition. I hope your daughter understands, and eventually things will be "normal" there, too.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

bwcetc

Cold here too! Woke up to over a foot of snow that needed cleared before I could even get the trash to the curb for garbage pick-up. I confess I tried to drag it through first and I discovered that just wasn't going to work after a dumped a whole can! Snowblowing/shoveling ... good calorie burn!

Today ... finally ... my younger son decided he has had enough with his health situation! He is taking steps ON HIS OWN to eat healthier and get more exercise. At Christmas we bought him one of those small punching bags that hang from the ceiling (can't think of the proper name right now) ... he's been working out on it daily and has asked for the bigger heavy bag as well. We will buy it if he is serious about working out. All of this, I am certain, will help with his anxiety/migraine issues.

Part of our decluttering has been to make more usable space in the basement. We have a huge basement as we're a 2000 sq foot ranch, but most of it is just packed with junk. And I mean junk. We've now cleared out maybe a fifth of the area and this is where son's fitness equipment is going. There's a treadmill and free weights/weighted balls/etc. The hanging punching bag. My weighted hula-hoop (don't laugh ... that thing's a killer!). And we're hoping to get a recumbent exercise bike. I think this qualifies as good use of the space! We also have a ping-pong table down there that gets a lot of use from my son and his friends ... I just seem to stand there an watch the ball whiz past ...

Doing ok with the calories. But really need to get more intentional exercise. I still have a gym membership and hope to get back there soon. Gym is undergoing some management changes (a good thing) so I'm hoping it will be a more positive experience in the future.

Rita ... beautiful photos ... you look so much like your Mom!

Pipcd34 ... even with all the snow in the Buffalo area, my friend's husband rides his "fat bike" over 19 miles to work most days ... yesterday, during a blizzard, a concerned passer-by asked if he wanted a ride ... he refused it much to the man's dismay!

Carol ... hang in there!

OK ... off to get some work done. Have a great afternoon and evening.
Beth in Western New York

Auntieroe

Hello everyone and Happy New Year to you all!!
I'm looking for encouragement and motivation; have been on MFP for a short time and trying to stay consistent w/ my weight loss goal.

DamitJanit

Hello to you all on this winter day.
(*) Dana, thanks for the giggle. Ya just have to feel that way sometimes.

(*) grandmallie, hopefully DH will come around sooner than later. They just seem to lose their way sometimes. You hang in there.((((((((((((grandmallie))))))))))))

(*) pipcd34, what an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing and "way to go, girl"!

(*) Carol in NC, I hate that you are doing all the move by yourself. I'm sure the cat will adjust since all your "stuff" will be in the new house. About your daughter dropping in unannounced, that is a little harder. I'd probably just try to talk to her and be honest about how you feel. I certainly would never just drop in on my daughter and we always called before a visit. Let her know the key is for emergencies and you want to be there to answer the door when she visits, after letting you know she's going to be there. Make it clear that she is always welcome but a courtesy call is greatly appreciated. Heck, lie and tell her you are starting nude exercising or something.

(*) Vicki GI NE, thanks for the loose skin info. I don't think I would ever consider surgery either, but glad to know it can be better than worse. I have lots to lose before it will get to be a problem. I just so want to look like a "sexy senior citizen" and not just feel like one. lol

(*) Meg, my DH had an anesthesiologist yesterday and I'm pretty sure I always have. Is it something you can request? If you're due, you make that appointment. We all have to take care of ourselves.

(*) For all of you having problems sleeping, my doctor gave me a prescription for Sonata. It comes in a generic. I rarely take it, but it doesn't leave a sleeping pill hangover and is great to have when sleep deprivation gets the best of me.

(*) Sylvia, I had to laugh when you talked about the butt warmer in your hubby's car. The thing I love about them is the low back warmth that they give. It feels wonderful to me.
Bummer about your glasses, but hopefully the new one's will be great.

(*) Welcome to all the new ladies. We are glad you are here and I know you will find this a wonderful group of supportive women.

I had cereal for breakfast today for the first time since starting MFP. That little 3/4 cup sure looked sad and I must say it didn't stay with me for long. On the other hand, the good news is that with the weight I have lost, I'm finding lots of clothes getting loose and some things that I couldn't wear are now fitting. whoopee

Thank you, friends for all your support and keep up the good work.

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

cityjaneLondon

Hi everyone!

Lovely pics, Margaret! What sweeties!

So glad everyone is done with their colonoscopies. :flowerforyou:

I had my holiday jabs today - tetanus, diphtheria and polio. The typhoid is in pill form and I have to take it once a day, every two days, for three doses. It can make you a bit nauseous. I have taken the first one, so it's Friday and Sunday.
- My deet insect repellent arrived today and my bite itch treatment. :laugh:
- Got to think about clothes now. I haven't been anywhere hot since I lost weight. Might need a long sleeved something for evenings outside. I will get a plug in bug killer.
- I woke up at 5.20 this morning anticipating my jabs and knowing I had to get my exercises in first, so I know how you feel Michelle. I didn't manage to fit in my strength training.
- did do my typing again - hooray! I am now almost one third through. :happy: We went supermarket shopping this morning and I bought a cabbage to make my sauerkraut. I've found a suitable jar. Will do it tomorrow and must make some new yoghourt.
- Yesterday, inspired by some of you, especially Dr Katie, I sorted out and tidied a whole basket of bathroom stuff. Threw a lot of stuff away. I have a big collection of hotel toiletries which I put in the guest room from time to time and they had all got into a muddle. Much better now. :happy: I have one more box to sort out in DH'S bathroom, which is left over from when I used to use it. All dusty and horrible. Will sort that tomorrow. But the priority is the typing. :bigsmile:

Love to all. Heather in showery and windy Hampshire UK

elliescot

I just joined 'myfitnesspal' a couple of days ago and I also got a fitbit for Christmas. So there should really be no stopping me! I'm 53 and ready to do this.

tngram2seven

Hi everybody,

If I didn't know better I would think I caught sleep issues from a few of you. I could not sleep last night.After about 2 hours of sleep I was awake again at 5:15 so I got up and went to the 6:00 am water class. Took it easy. I've been lazy all day and my tummy is "off". I'll have to get to bed early and hope all is well tomorrow.

Katla - WHEN I win the gift card I plan to use it to get some undies. One good problem right now is that even those are too big. I am trying not to buy things because I have so much more to lose. Scouting the local thrift stores and mark down sales in the meantime.

I love all the pictures and cartoons. I tried to post a picture once and it didn't work. Not very much of a techie.

About colonoscopies - If you are over 50 you need to have one. Precancerous polyps are easily treated. Colon cancer is treatable if it is caught early. My mom died of colon cancer at the age of 63. Really the procedure is not the problem because you are usually "out" - the prep isn't pleasant but like so many other things we endure, the misery doesn't last forever.

Heather - remind us again where you are going.

TNToni