WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015
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Good morning everyone! I've been trying to play "catch up" but I haven't quite managed yet. I still have multiple pages to read. What an active group we are! It's so nice to see so many new members. Welcome to all.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm a grandmother again! This is #7. Mhairi Anne was born on Saturday. Mom had her first (Calum) by natural birth, but Mhairi decided to be stubborn and was breach so that required a C-Section. Mom and baby are doing well. My only disappointment is that I couldn't be there. My daughter, who is also a nurse, was there though. That's the next best thing to me being there. She's an excellent nurse and caregiver and is taking such good care of her sister. These are the daughters who live in Parker, CO. Nana Barb and Papa John will be traveling to Colorado at the end of the month for a week. I cannot wait to hold that sweet baby girl in my arms and to give hugs to Calum and everyone! I'm going to try and attach pictures. I know I'm a little nuts and over the top, but I just love those sweet grandbabies! They are the greatest joy in my life. (Ok, so I pretty much adore my hubby, and children, too! I am very blessed! You ladies are pretty awesome in my book, too!)
Hoping you all have a great day. Hugs to all!
Barb from South Louisiana
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Heather ...you are right in that very few men allow others to see the "real" them. I wish you could've seen the group of men here! Three big burly guys ... one's a policeman, another a roofer and then my husband. One man is as effeminate as they come. Another is one of the most humble human beings I've ever met (married to a shrew). One is a suspected wife abuser ... three divorces ... I have a hard time with him being here. One was at least 30 years junior than most of them ... and two others were just regular joes.. Their whole purpose is to try and live the life Christ asked and hold one another accountable as they struggle to do that.. Each of them have had or are currently experiencing difficult situations. And they really do support one another.
Dog seems better this morning ... I think the snow and cold gets to him!
Very cold this morning ... but clear and no snow!
I've been struggling with my eating again ... today is a new day!
Beth in Western New York0 -
Barb what a beautiful baby, I just love babies~
Cynthia~ Happy Happy BIRTHDAY!!!
well ,went and got the blood work done, and got over before they served breakfast so fed my DFIL his breakfast he ate, but was talking nonsense ,such is dementia...
put his clothes out and the aide was going to get him up and dressed.. but he DID eat all his breakfast..
he was supposed to go for a haircut and it never got done.. so the poor man has his hair sticking up everywhere lol.
having my 3rd cup of decaf tea.. and then call the drs office to spar about a bill0 -
Good Morning,
Barb adorable pictures.
Cynthia
Joyce you have identified your trigger. Maybe if you planned to stop and write to us before you snacked or made a plan to do something else it might help. Habits are not easy to change and the change does not always happen in a straight line. I do believe developing good habits are worth it.
2015 word :Strength
quote Just because you see the hook does not mean you need to bite.
MNMargaret 0 -
Barb! Where did you get that hat!!!!???? What an adorable bunch of photos, but my favorite is the one with the big yawn in the pink hat. Congratulations on #7. Is her name pronounced Mary?
Just waiting for hubby to come load my van for me, then I'm off to Joplin. Have a great day everyone!
Sylvia
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Pat, love the pic! your DGS looks happy!
Lesley in Tasmania, do post pics of your flowers and wildlife! It is much needed to see here in the U.S.!
Barbie, unfortunately the rehab center was really a detox center and refused to take him as they didn't think he 'was bad enough!' I was outraged! Someone wanting help but can't get it!
On that note, my DS had court yesterday for his evading and assault but because of his state of mind, he ended up with unsupervised probation. Glad in a way, not in another. With supervised probation, he would have to be drug tested each month and this would have helped him stay clean. On the other, no jail is a GREAT thing! Helping him to find help with counseling and resolving these self medication problems.
Toni - Congrats on the new DGD!
Alison - My heart goes out to you. Please don't let it get to you. You did what you had to do at the time. I got the same thing but to my face rather than a text when my DS was in high school. Now, she understands why I left my ex. Call or text if you need someone to talk to.
Posting now as I have to get to work! More to come. I am only up to Friday. I want to read all the posts since my last b/c you all inspire me.
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.
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Good Morning my friends. I will respond to posts later, but so excited that I had to share my news. The scale that has been hovering for weeks between 201 and 202 this morning said 199.5. Getting under 200 pounds has been such a huge mini-goal and I'm finally there. Wooo Hooooo.
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Wishing you all a very happy and healthy day.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC0 -
Hello ladies! Good morning to everyone.
I just discovered something: When you yell at a patron for yelling at your co-workers,
it does not make you feel better. I need to watch what I say to people! What was it I said a couple of days ago? Love, acceptance and forgiveness? Yeah, I forgot all about it when someone attacks my co-workers! And now, I'm feeling awful about it. He wasn't mad at us,
he was "venting". Argh I hate my lack of filter on my mouth sometimes!
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**Hides head in shame**
Heidi in FloriDUH
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Grey again and windy. I forgot to mention: I walked the barn looking at all the horses when I picked up DD yesterday. Their population changes fairly frequently so I do like to admire the new ones in their stalls and say a few words to each. Then I choose my fav of the new bunch.........I must be absorbing some of this horse stuff because yesterday DD told me my pick was by many thousands of dollars the best and most valuable horse there!!! Quite a coup for me! She was a beauty!
**********************Cynthia----HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!***************************************
Katla.........Condolences on your Ducks loss. They put up a good fight.
drbcru.........When I saw where you are, I had to look it up as it sounded like a name I knew. Sure enough, I've spent some time there, esp. in Staunton. I have been to the Shakespeare Playhouse several times and I just brought back (a few months ago) a gorgeous curved glass china that I found in an antique shop there. Will be out that way, but a bit south, this weekend with DD for vet school interview. Six furbabies????? Lucky you!!!
Michele.........Spanokopita (?) fan here too!!!!
Lillian..........YAY for all the extra exercise you fit in!!! I suppose you are one of the people with super low winter temps too.
Heather.........I was also wondering what granary meant. Will use Sylvia's link (thanks for making it so easy, Sylvia!!!) to hear the talk; usually I just poke around on google until I get there. I used to be quite the nailbiter. Just up and stopped sometime in my 30's. Glad you found a shopping partner. It is rather strange to ask other women I'm not really friends with to do things with me; makes me feel like I'm six again.
Barb..........OOOhhhhh............how absolutely adorable!!!!!!! Does her name have any special meaning or family history?
Terri.........Pneumonia? How awful. Hope you recover quickly. Rest!!!!
Hello to everyone else out there.
Today I've been on MFP for two years and stayed at it hugely due to this thread. Esp. after I couldn't sustain my maintenance.
Hunger is not an emergency.
Determined.
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>JANET----YAY!!!!!!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0 -
happy bday to whoever that is!! out there!!!! sorry I don't remember :0(. last night got drugged up w/Benadryl, headache pill, cold pills. 1st halfway decent sleep. I know you're not supposed to workout when you're sick that you have to let your body recover, blah blah blah.... I don't practice what I preach, still ride and still workout, maybe not as hard as I would if I was feeling ok but I still workout. I know, i'm bad, oh well. that's me. :0), still feel poopy, have a good one.0
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Janet: WAY TO GO!!!!! Now the pounds will fall off!
Dorene in New Mexico0 -
Toni in TN: I love your motto, “Gratitude for the Past - Strength for the Present - Faith for the Future . Look for the opportunities in every day!”
Michele in NC: I am always impressed with your active life. You do so much for others.
Lillian in Saskatchewan: Good job making time at the photocopier into an opportunity to get in more steps.
Joyce: Thanks for the great idea about a local rental place for wheelchairs and such. We have one here in town. I’ll talk to DH about it. I’m pretty sure we could rent a wheelchair, but not a scooter. We couldn’t get a scooter in and out of the car anyway. The dog show may be possible! Re: Nurse practitioners: DH has a doctor who specializes in diabetes. He sees the nurse practitioner most of his visits and she is MUCH more helpful than the doctor. She speaks regular English and is full of practical help.
Dreamwriter: Give the forbidden food list a try. It may be helpful. I would also keep a food journal that includes how you feel. If you’re logging everything here, you’ve already got the food journal ready to go, you just need your responses. When I had a mystery ailment the doctors gave me a forbidden food list. It was not a big success. My problem turned out to be an enormous gallstone. Surgery was really the only effective option. Good luck to you.
Viv: Good luck to you. In my career, the years I spent working three or four days a week were the very best. I shifted to fulltime when the opportunity arose and it has done wonders for my retirement benefits, but it wasn’t as pleasant a lifestyle.
Alison: Good luck landing the job with wild birds unlimited. It sounds like it would be wonderful for you. You’ve been so good to your DFIL. I’m sure a shift in time of day for your visits would still allow him the support you give so generously.
Hoff2002: Congratulations on a beautiful new granddaughter!
Rita: I’m hoping for the best for your DS. It would be great if there were a site for people who have chemical dependencies that is as good for that issue as MFP is for those of us with food issues. Does AA have a division for those with chemical dependencies that aren't alcohol?
Janet in Myrtle Beach: CONGRATULATIONS!
yanniejannie: Thanks for your condolences on the football game. It was not as much fun to watch the game as when the Ducks win. Congratulations on completing two years here! I hope you’ll stay a long time.
I didn’t go to my new gym yesterday because I spent the time going to medical appointments with DH. The classes I really want are not offered today, but I might go in and spend some time on the machines. Haven’t decided. I plan to attend yoga tomorrow morning without fail.
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
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.
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Hi, its been awhile since I've been on this thread. Work and life made for convenient excuses. However, I've let some weight creep back on and have decided today to rededicate myself to my health.
This lovely group of ladies was instrumental in my success the first time and so I've return for your support again. I'll do my best to read and comment on your posts but there are so many now! Know I'm supporting you as much as I'm drawing upon your support for me!
So here are my goals:
1. Exercise 45-60 minutes per day on the following schedule: M/W/F Cardio; T/Th Strength ; Sat Yoga...Sunday I teach yoga so that will be my rest day
2. Eat cleaner and stay within 1200-1300 calories per day depending on my workout calories with the goal in mind of leaving 500 calories on the table each day
3. Only eat out 1x/week. My DH loves to eat out so this is a major concession on his part for which I'm thankful
4. Post weekly on how I'm doing against these goals
5. Support my fellow MFP friends and 50+ers
Jodios in snowy, cold N. Il0 -
Good morning Vit F! Still dreary and cold but weather prediction is for 60's this weekend. Hello golf. It has been so long since I played that I'm nervous. Sounds like everyone is doing well this morning. I've done some exercises and am going to pick up ingredients to make a dish for a dinner party tonight. I'll check in later. BTW got my 4,000 steps in yesterday. My heel hurt like crazy but I did it!
SueBDew in TX0 -
Wow did I fall behind I have five pages to catch up. Started with the last one.
Barb
Great pictures. I like the one where the older is kissing the baby precious that one.
Beth
Today you said it.
Allison
Is blood work not free in Alberta.
Margaret
I need to come up with a good word and quote. I feel like stealing one in her. Hunger is not an emergency. Love that one.
Janet
Congrats at being under 200 can't wait to join you. Almost made it there and turned around again.
Heidi
Speaking out of turn happens to the best of us.
Pipc
If your feeling poopy should you not be resting. Forget about exercise and keep your energy to battle what ails you.
Went to see a very sick friend this morning she got influenza that is going around and I guess they almost lost her yesterday. Family called me to tell me this morning so I went right up. She's having a better day today. A lot of her problem is weight related. So I need to smarten up. Don't want to be like her. But maybe in some case of illnesses I'm worst. So high time to smarten up.
Wii gave me a loss this morning small but a loss all the same. So back on track. As you see if I'm not doing good I avoid this place like the pledge where that's when I should be here the most.
I need to start using the wii for more than just a scale.
See you all lighter
Linda in -10 the weather is getting much better. Maybe good enough to go for a little walk this afternoon.0 -
Katla: The Rose City Classic runs Thursday through Sunday. You may consider going Thursday or Friday when the crowds are much smaller. Saturday is the biggest day with a significant cash prize for Best in Show, the baby puppy class, team obedience, and the elite junior showmanship competitions. But if you just want to go and see everything in a more relaxed environment, go before the weekend. Below is a link to the Judging Program which will tell you when and where everything happens. Let me know if you want or need help translating anything. Other tip is that the most interesting stuff happens first thing in the morning in the performance rings. The highest levels in both agility and obedience usually run first or very close to first thing in the morning (8 am).
http://www.onofrio.com/jp/TUAL1JP.pdf
Janet: YEAH!!! Major congratulations for breaking down a barrier!!!
Left my UP band on the charger yesterday so didn’t get my steps recorded for the first time in 6 months. Boy…. it was HIGHLY demotivating once I realized I did not have my little electronic wristband! I still walked the dogs and hoofed up and down to the barn a couple of times dragging the feed to the tack room, but it just wasn’t the same.
Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.
Remember to breathe…
Sally W.
Oregon
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I just read through 3 pages and want to make comments but can't remember most of your names by the time I get through.
Sylvia, love the jokes that make me smile every day.
Grandmallie, what a good DIL you are to take such care of your FIL. I admire you so much for that.
Barb, you have a beautiful baby GD. I too, live for my two grandchildren. My biggest regret in life is that I was never able to stay home with my one child. Now, I give the time I missed to my son's babies (they really aren't babies anymore - 3 and 4).0 -
Barb from South Louisiana - A Cutie Patootie Granddaughter!
Bonita - I sent you a friend request.
I'm in a challenge with my FitBit friends. We are having a contest to see who can take the most steps over this work week. So far I'm in first place (out of 10). I walked 13,000+ steps yesterday when I normally would only have walked 10,000. So my competitiveness is kicking in!
Cheered for Ohio State football last night and walked in place during every commercial break.
Diana in Below Zero Northeast Indiana - burrrr!0 -
Cynthia ... Happy Birthday!
Barb ... your new granddaughter is beautiful! Congratulations!
Janet ... Fantastic! Breaking 200 is a goal for me too ... you have inspired me to get to it!
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Oh Barb - I've got a severe case of baby envy! ! ! ! I LOVE babies! I just had pangs and went all broody looking at those photos.
I don't suppose I will get any more babies now as DS thinks 2 are enough. DDIL would have another I think if it were entirely up to her. My elder son never wants children. :ohwell:
Jodie - a big welcome back!
Janet - Fantastic news! ! ! ! ! I bet you feel fantastic! :flowerforyou:
Today was my 10th day running at the typing. I watched 2 detective programmes while I typed. :laugh: While I did it DH cut up the butternut squash and then asked me if I wanted my new cabinet put together! Did I say YES! He only needed my help towards the ehd where the instructions were actually wrong. :ohwell: It looks great and I am gradually transferring stuff over. Thankyou Dr Katie! ! !
It's great because I often grumble to myself becsuse DH is sooooo dedicated to his writing that every morning I am left with chores and cooking to while he does the creative stuff. Interesting how now I have got properly serious I was doing the "important" stuff and he just mucked in. Intention is everything! :bigsmile:
My shopping date is set for next Wednesday and I've suggested we meet up for a coffee beforehand. I feel like I'm on a date as this is a woman I've been wanting to get to know better for a long time. She used to be a midwife and later a midwifery lecturer. I have only made one friend since I moved here 4 years ago and she isn't all that keen on expeditions. That's why I decided to bite the bullet and ask someone else. :happy:
Love Heather in getting collder, maybe snowy Hampshire UK
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Happy Tuesday!!
Barb the baby pictures are beautiful.
I loved seeing all the dog pictures, I have a sweet fur baby that is so spoiled too, he's my best bud.
Thanks for all the encouraging words, I wish I could remember all your names.
I saw several with good losses, great job.
Working on food choices and portion control.
Sue from TN
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Hello ladies,
I really enjoy reading all of your posts.
Cynthia -0 -
from the looks of some of the earlier post and my post the app is cutting off the text that I wrote as well as others. I had a lot to say earlier. Happy birthday Cynthia, congratulations Janet, barb your granddaughter is beautiful.barb your granddaughter is beautiful.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Hi, all -
Slept in today. Absolutely could not wake up earlier. I will be going to the Y to workout in about 30 minutes.
I have to admit - the only way I keep up with who said what and what I want to comment on is to take "notes". Sometimes my notes run on for a day or two. Then I can interact with you and feel more connected. Does anyone else do this?
Cynthia -HAPPY BIRTHDAY!0 -
Do any of the rest of you read the “blog”?
It goes to the Hello Healthy page with all kinds of recipe and exercise ideas. I use to think it was awesome. I found the C25K program on there as well as the basis for several of my go-to meals. That was this Fall.
Have any of you noticed that the pictures of the food since the first of the year are completely not representative of a serving? Today is Chicken and brussel sprouts. The picture shows more than 6 oz of chicken (or the world’s tiniest brussel sprouts) plus it has roasted potatoes on the plate which are not part of the recipe or the calories count. A couple of days ago they had these yummy looking pancakes. The calorie count was for 2 pancakes, not six they showed on the plate. The photo of the pancakes was neither the whole recipe (10 pancakes) or one serving!! This has got to be really frustrating for anyone just starting out.
Just a warning to anyone else who uses that page!
Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.
Remember to breathe…
Sally W.
Oregon
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Happy tues.
barb,congrats,she`s so pretty.I know how you feel,my daughter is scheduled for a c/section in 2 weeks.She lives 3 hours away,and with the ice and snow and hubby`s schedule,not sure if I`ll be there for the birth.I was with her other 2.
WTG-Janet!!!
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Oops - Here is the rest of my post
Barb - darling little one! My 7th (and youngest) is 14.
No more babies from our kids either, Heather. I think that is one reason I am so excited about Bronwyn.
Rita - Bronwyn is not my granddaughter. She is the child of my DIL's 2nd cousin. This little one's grandmother passed away 2 years ago. She was a wonderful lady. the couple tried for 10 years to have a baby and Bobbie so wanted to be a grandmother. I guess I will play substitute grandmother a bit to little Blueberry.
Katla - sorry your Ducks lost. Blueberry has an OHS connection. Her half sister graduated from OHS last year. So I guess her daddy is happy about the game.
Janet - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will join you in the 100s this year!
Pip - Hugs - take care of that cold!
Yanniejannie - Happy 2 year anniversary!
Heather - hope you make that new friend! Have fun shopping.
Sally - Your endeavors with your dogs sound challenging but very rewarding.
Thanks to all of you for being here each day. Sending hugs and prayers for those of you sick, discouraged, or sad.
Toni
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Joyce - Have you tried wearing panty hose under your pants for warmth? I heard that even football players do it.
Jeannine - Love the rainbows!
Sylvia - Keep the jokes coming!
Fubabbies!!! Can't get enough of them!
Alison - You must take care of your health no matter what! I am trying to convince my son of that as well...
The Honeymooners! I remember them! What was the TV show with Archie Bunker? My DH sounds like Archie sometimes!
Barbie - I just started the Happiness Project. I am only at chapter 1 but am enjoying it so far....
Well, I got to page 21. Guess I'm not going to catch up today! LOL. I am in a mood today. They are working on the heating system here at work and I have a headache from the smell. I do have to do some work, but not feeling it. I didn't even go to the gym today. Just couldn't bring myself to go. Disappointed with the Rehab doctors in RI. No help for those who want and need it. Very sad....
Well got to go again and try to do something.
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.
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Hello to all: I got in my truck this morning to go to the wellness center and it quit part way there, luckily not on a busy street. Finally got it started again but had to have it towed to the Ford dealership. They think it might be fuel filters clogged due to very cold temps. Boo!
I made sure it had blended gas and winter additive. Apparently that was not enough.
Jeanine - The rainbows were absolutely gorgeous!
Sylvia - I vote you keep the jokes coming.
Allison - The bird job sounds great for you but please don't forget to take care of you.
Welcome to Bronwyn and Mhairi. I had a good friend named Bronwyn in college.
Robin - So glad Bodi is able to walk with you again.
Leslie - The description of your walk and your observations was beautiful. So nice you were able to appreciate the beauty around you.
Joyce - I wear Cuddleduds under my jeans when I go out to the stable. They are long underwear that is thinner and silky but help keep me warm. I have even worn them under dress pants at the symphony because it seems like there is a cold draft where our seats are. I like the way they fit under pants, not too bulky.
Healing angels to those who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in SD0
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