WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2015
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Hi Everyone,
Home from convention. All went really well. Meet seemed productive. Although I still have one staff member that owes me a report.
My workshop went well. I was not able to see the presenter notes for my keynote presentation. It's apple's version of power point. Still the workshop went really well. I got positive comments from our National Office's 2nd in command. I was so pleased and humbled because the topic of the workshop falls into his area of expertise. My bosses retirement event went just as we had hoped. Although I could not hold back the tears.
I stayed close to my calori
Count limit although it is hardes to tell when eating all hotel food. Yesterday and today my ankles and legs are swollen. It's only happened 1x before. That time I was on a train for 15 hours.
Today is better than yesterday. However when I got home from a 2 1/2 hour ordination service the swelling was back and I had a lot of discomfort. Checked my blood presure and I was normal. Thinking it's a likely result of all the industrial food during the convention. Well something for me to keep an eye on.
Sylvia Glad to read the good new re:your son.
Thanks for the encouragement especially while I was at the convention. It really helped. I've caught up on reading posts will comment more diligently tomorrow PM.
Naiomi2015 from 46F night in Massachusetts.0 -
Michele, your Christmas tree skirt is lovely. The only one I have ever made is one I made for my sister. I took the pre-quilted material from craft store in a maroon color and counted cross stitched several different scenes form a nativity scene all over it and then just sewed green bias tape on the edge to keep the quilt from fraying since it was one of those pre-made things. She loved it and that's what counted. I didn't turn out as fancy as I wanted it to.
Sylvia, you have such grand ideas in the middle of he night. You might want to check what you are eating late at night. I only know how to skype or face time one person at a time. As far as each person making a meal. Well I don't think anyone wants to watch me make scrambled eggs. I made that for supper tonight. Yes, that's right, I cooked a meal. Yesterday was supposed to be very bad weather in the evening. so I planned on cooking supper last night, hoping that electricity would be on. I love scrambled eggs and breakfast stuff for supper. So I bought the Oscar Meyer carving board ham and some frozen hash brown patties. Well the weather didn't happen as they thought it would so husband convinced me that we could go out since Michelle was with us. So as we sat there at Bob Evans the storm came in and we watched it come in and then go away. So today he asks me if I wanted to make that supper tonight. I love it when I do that because when we go out, he thinks we have to 'beat the crowds' by eating at 5 PM. That makes my stomach go a long time between supper and my bedtime mini meal. He wants it earlier but if I am cooking he just has to sit and wait. So after the Hallmark movie was over at 6 I started. It was quite good.
Janet, sometimes I have to read a book a second time to really get the jist of what the plot is.
Katla, for some reason my ants didn't arrive this morning!!! After supper their country cousins did just to check out what was leftover in my sink from the dirty dishes in there. I looked at your link and that is the same brand as I bought last year and it didn't phase them at all. They just walked right over the traps and went to find their food for the day.
Heather, did I catch that right???? You are writing another novel???? Do tell!!!!
Margaret, the lady did a wonderful job on your old picture. I think it even highlights the picture more than the original, unless it is the lighting.
Allison, I liked your picture you had on face book of him in the cockpit of one of the planes. Also the one of him playing the video game. Glad you had a good time. One for the memory book.
De Dee, how do you back up an iPad? All I have on it that is that important is my pictures and the messages between my 2 daughters and me. We have a good time in those messages!
Still the same weight today. That's OK, I rode my bike 7 1/2 miles (according to the bike) instead of the 7 miles I had been doing. Also I had a high sodium meal last night for supper. Michelle's work won some sort of award and the company is treating them to a day at our local amusement park Holiday World and Splashin Safari. She and I have always had a good time, well except high school and the next two years, and she told me that she would like for me to go with her. We always go in August to celebrate husband and oldest grand daughters birthday. One roller coaster ride a year is enough for me. I do enjoy that ride though. It's on a wooden coaster and you are thrown around and jostled quite a bit. But this year they have a new one called the Thunderbird and it is winged coaster so you aren't sitting on the track at all. You are on it's wings. It isn't winged. I am looking forward to it. If anyone is in this area with some young ones and want a good amusement park, this is a good one. Free parking, shuttle service, free drinks and sun screen. They have one first place internationally on many aspects, including this one wooden coaster, cleanliness and friendliness of staff. Plus it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. One reason Michelle likes me to go with her is that with my scooter I have to ride, you go up through the exit to get a time to come back and then just go into the handicapped entrance when that time comes and get straight on. Plus where you enter is at the front so we usually get front seats! And the water park is wonderful. They have this wonderful water roller coaster!!!! We all went to Haunted Houses together. I taught them how to laugh at the haunted houses instead of being scared. All the friend liked to go with us because they weren't as scared. That's where I 'frisked' one 'mannequin' until I found out it wasn't a mannequin!!!! Gave him quite a feel!!!!
Oh, my oldest daughter finally decided which of my dishes from my china cabinet she wanted. She wants the ones that had the most chance to gt money from an antique sale! But that's OK, she dearly loved my Mother and they were Mom's. She has never had a china cabinet or nice things. Now just getting them to her. Charlie is sure we can fit our cabinet in the back of our minivan. HMMM, doubt it.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Morning ladies~
Slept well.. and I think I finally fixed the darn Fit Bit..
any of you that are friends with me on Facebook can see the pictures I posted.. I think my dad really enjoyed the day.. I have to try and do things with him more often.., I take all my time with everything else and he is what is most important.. maybe will see if I can get him down to Florida for a week at Christmas..will check flights now..dont work until 12:30 so will go take care of Faith and DFIL this morning0 -
Good morning ladies!
I have just sent off an email to the local radio. I'm trying to do something every day for publicity.
Joyce - I started a book before I had breast cancer and it ground to a halt. Now I have to decide on another project I am considering whether to get back to it. I haven't written much of it as I couldn't decide which direction it was going in. I am choosing between that, my memoir, or publishing another of my 'back catalogue' :laugh: If I can get some ideas going I quite fancy carrying on with the book as it got off to a good start.
DH at the cricket. On the way there I told him he was going too fast through the village. Ooops! ! ! ! Why are men so sensitive about their driving? :laugh:
Thinking about what to wear and take with me to Nottingham on Wednesday. My friends I am seeing for lunch on Thursday have offered to have me stay with them, but I think I fancy staying in the hotel, even it is expensive. Quite a luxury for me!
DS#1 says he will try to get off work a bit earlier. I haven't booked a meal yet, but I might ask him about that today. We have been texting, (miracles!). He told me his father has nearly sold his parents' house, so there might be the possibility of seeing my legacy soon. We both say we will believe it when the money is in our bank accounts. His mother died nearly 10 years ago. :noway: :sad:
Margaret - the picture is lovely and the change in backing colour is perfect!
Love to all. The blossom on the fruit trees in my garden is gorgeous. :bigsmile:
Heather in sunny Hampshire UK
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Sunny day here. Off to gym soon for ladies stretch and light aerobics. Azaleas and dogwood trees are glorious right now. Still have not heard from friend and neither have other female friends; figure she is holed up at one of their vacation homes.
Margaret....... That painting is so much brighter in the color of the new matting. She did a marvelous job!
My mood is still "off", so I'll take myself to the gym and see if things do not improve.
Best to all.
Yanniejannie0 -
Good Morning,
Alison love the picture of your dad.
Cynthia gorgeous horses.
Janet the frame is over a hundred years old. If I make it that long I might be missing a few parts too. LOL
The painting and frame would have more that likely been tossed when they cleaned out my mom's house.
Unfortunately I now know I have other works of art I got from my mom that need new matting and glass. They did not start using acid free matting and uv glass consistently until the 80's. Adding it to my list of projects. What looks like water damage on the daffodils was actually caused by the matting. I know I will ask for Laura to do the reframing.
MNMargaret 0 -
Thanks to all for the greetings... cooling down from 45 minutes on the elliptical (330 cal. burn, not that I trust the machines, didn't ask me if I was even male or female) and sipping coffee in my hotel room. Appreciate the welcome from all of you, and the support. Waiting until I see my NP before I decide how to set my goals for May.
I may be TOO aggressive at this point. MFP is yelling at me every time I'm below 1,000 calories a day. Gah.
Sorry. Too cranky for words this morning, hate being away from my husband. But... they flew me over here to make business relationships happen, so...
I'm going to go get in the shower and wash off all the sweat and yesterday's travel and the weird looks from all the yuppies with their ties and cufflinks in the hotel breakfast room as they watched the odd little sweaty, chunky lady get a cup of coffee this morning... (OK, I might have imagined that). And I'm washing on my smile and businesslike demeanor.
And I'm going to go out and kick some business butt.
Yay me.
Lisa in rainwashed East Texas and yearning for sunny West Texas and home
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Not much time to write this morning. Going to take the middle DGD to the dentist in Kansas City today. It's a consultation about "sedation" dentistry, because she fights the dentist so bad otherwise. They are planning to pull two teeth, put in spacers, do two fillings, and remove a steel crown that some idiot put in her mouth at the school. Poor kid had never had dental work done before and her first experience with it was really bad.
My keyboard seems to be on the fritz this morning. It keeps skipping letters and refuses to back space.0 -
Good morning everyone! it is a beautiful day here I am going to be getting ready for a moving sale on Friday. Even though we haven't sold our house yet we are going to try to downsize and get rid of everything that will not be coming along with us.
Naomi - it sounds as though your convention went really well. it is hard to hold two years back when someone special is not going to be around as often. You might be a good idea to get the swelling in your legs and ankles checked out. Welcome back!
Joyce - it sounds like you have a very fun amusement park. I used to love going on all of the rides. Now I get dizzy and sick. I guess as you get older your brain shrinks and because of that you can get dizzier. so mine must have shrink!
Allison - it sounds like you really enjoy the time you spend with your dad. Your D FIL is also fortunate to have you in his life.
Heather - you lead such an exciting life it is interesting reading your post. Especially since you live in a different country. I love hearing about all of your adventures. no wonder you are such a good writer you have a lot of inspiration around you.
Yanniejannie - I'm sorry about your friend. she probably just needs some time alone to think and grieve. You probably feel a little off because you are unable to console her. (((Hugs)))
Lisa - yeah they say that you should never go under 1200 calories or your body will go into starvation mode and you won't be as successful so MFP will always yell at you! We are trying to sell our house so we can move down to Lubbock Texas. How close are you to that area?
Well everyone have a great day! I am going to do my exercises then start with getting the moving sale organized.
Mary from Minnesota
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Hi everyone I am new here but not to losing weight
I did lose 50 lbs last year by walking on treadmill but gained 4 lbs
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Good morning! Well, my exciting social life caught up with me yesterday. Really, the unusual foods that I ate caught up with me. I spent most of yesterday either on the couch or in the bathroom.
I wasn't actually sick, but didn't want to get too far from the facilities, so I didn't go to church and didn't take a walk either. In fact, I didn't do anything but read. But, I think the rest did me good--I'm feeling much more chipper than usual for a Monday morning.
In addition to my two big social events, I worked on Friday until 1:30 p.m., saw my therapist at 2 p.m., met with my male best friend at 3 p.m., dropped him off at his place at 4:30 p.m., spent about 15 minutes on the phone with my female best friend, then did all of the showering, hair drying, etc. for my shindig Friday night. I got home around 10 p.m. On Saturday, I did a few things at home then spent all afternoon driving my daughter around the county to do some undercover alcohol work--I drive the getaway car! While I was out with her, I got a call from someone at church who needed a last minute partner for a game of Whist Saturday night. After being reassured that my complete and total ignorance of the game was no obstacle, I agreed to go. What a blast! I laughed so much and had such a great time! Out of the 16 people there, I knew all but four. I really hope they let me come back again!
Lisa - I'm going to be down your way next month. I will be spending a week in Dallas for work during the last week of May. And, Mary's right, being below 1200 calories is not good for you so MFP will call you on it. Welcome!
Aw, crap! I got interrupted and now I can't remember what else I was going to say.
So...Have a great day filled with good choices!
Carol in (finally) sunny NC0 -
exermom-- purrdddyyyy skirt chu got there
cynthia-- awwwwwwwwwwwww for the hor-seee
lhannon062709-- welcome, but i would yell at you if you were below 1000 cal. not good, you're gonna put your body into starvation mode and you will defeat your purpose of loosing weight, yesterday i was below 1k too and i made myself eat enough to get to at least 1200. be careful
nccarolb--- sorry but LMAO!!! i still go workout but i know what you mean when you eat stuff that you normally don't
remember those ab exercises that i did on saturday?? well they STILL hurt. you know, the kind that hurts when you sneeze or cough? i took an advil this morning, it worked! feel alot better. my legs are alot stronger cuz that run that i did yesterday, no biggie, no after pain i mean. today it's supposed to be 75 degrees by the time i get off work, so you know what that means... if it is, i'll be riding home.
yesterday was another crazy busy day, at least i got alot of poop done.0 -
Pip - I think "I" am the one who got a lot of poop done yesterday !!
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Heather: Thanks for the info on Lindesfarne. I'm going to put a visit on my bucket list, sounds like it's right up my alley!
Margaret: The painting looks wonderful with the new mat.
Alison: Love the planes, I'll bet your dad had a great time. Don't you love when you can do stuff that is so precious?
DeeDee: You're right backups are incredibly important. One is never enough especially since most of us are storing our pictures on tablets and computers now. Sure don't want to lose any of those!
Michele: Your Christmas tree skirt is so cute. What a great job you did on it!
Janet: I've never been to Vegas but I know that the airlines usually have a lot of specials to Vegas. I can't handle too much heat but 80F is great! Those compliments sure make you feel good don't they! :bigsmile:
Lisa: Go Kick Butt Girl! Yuppies are probably jealous.
Carol- NC: It sounds like you had so much fun doing so much socializing... I could hear the joy in your post and the smile on your face. You've brightened my day!
I tried a new recipe for slow cooker Beef Barley Soup. Everyone loved it and it was so easy to make. It's only about 200 cals per bowl so I will make it again for sure.
I'm looking for a recipe for curry chicken. I've tried a few and haven't found anything I like. It needs to be mild (tummy can't handle hot) but have flavor and not taste like glue. Does anyone have a recipe they can share?
Thought for the day: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
Carey - Edmonton0 -
Janet: Great NSV today! People are noticing your progress. Yay! I love the Senility Prayer. :bigsmile:
Cynthia: Thanks for sharing the pictures of the new foal. It seems you can't really take the "horse crazy" out of the little girl, even when she's an old girl. I'll be back to riding lessons in a couple of weeks. I can hardly wait.
Naiomi: Congratulations on a triumphant presentation! I would guess your ankles and legs are swollen due to the combined effects of standing on your feet presenting and sodium. I bet the swelling will go away soon.
Joyce: I’m sorry the ant traps didn’t work for you. It took them a bit of time to work for me, but they were eventually effective. I hope your daughter enjoys the china set and hutch for years to come.
Heather: I realize I don’t get to vote, but I like the idea of you finishing the book that was interrupted by breast cancer. It seems like a victory celebration to me. :flowerforyou:
Yanniejannie: I’m so sorry for your friend’s trouble and for your worry. Healing will take time. She is lucky to have you for a friend. I hope you’re able to burn away the “off” mood at the gym.
Lisa in W TX: Ignore the strangers in the hotel breakfast room. Congratulations on working out on the eliptical! I don’t worry about the accuracy of the calorie counts I get from exercise machines and simply use them. It has worked just fine in the long run.
Sylvia: Good luck with your DGD and the dentist in Kansas City. I hope you will be able to create a positive memory for her and a better regard for dentistry. I also hope the dentist actually knows where to place the nerve-blocking medicine so that it blocks pain. At the very least she will have one-on-one attention from Grandma and an adventure away from home. You get my nomination for Grandma of the Year. You are consistently positive and always helping the DGC.
Mary: Good luck with your moving sale. We actually sold our house at our moving sale. I put a for sale sign on the garage.
lattequeen2: Welcome back.
Carol: Your exciting life sounds great. It seems to me like you are creating a happier and better life than you had for a while. WTG!
Carey-Edmonton: I love today’s quotation: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot . It is so positive and encouraging. I also think it is true for many of us.
I just invited DH to go to the gym with me and go out for a meal afterward. I suggested breakfast, but he thinks lunch is a better idea at 11 am. We’re contemplating what would be the most fun. I’m happy I thought to invite him, and I hope he’ll decide to do it.
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
April Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back
strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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nccarolb - lololol.. feel lighter huh!!0
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Hi my name is Pat, I would love to join for over 50's. I live in London, near Greenwich. I was on MFP last year and did really well. Then a big birthday happened in December, then of course Christmas and a holiday to Goa in January. I have put on 21lbs and have come back to MFP, a tried and tested way of eating healthily and losing weight. This time I am hoping for an extra boost by joining the forum.
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welcome pat!0
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Welcome Pat from a fellow Brit!
The secret with MFP is to never go away. I have been maintaining now for 16 months and lost a couple of extra pounds by consistently logging every day and sticking with these wonderful ladies on this thread. I couldn't have done it without them.
Heather from Hampshire 0 -
Ok... Lousy weekend eating wise ... All stress eating and my body made me pay last night!
Starting over! Got on scale expecting to shudder ... A gift! Down 1.5 from last week ... But still up from lowest point. Sigh. Which I expected.
Eating well today but stuck at Walmart waiting for snow tires to be removed. Thought I'd try a Subway chopped salad ... Meh! I made the mistake of getting a diet coke ... I haven't had pop in 2 years ... Blech! A couple sips and my stomach is complaining...
I love hearing about your flowering bushes and trees ... The town removed our Christmas tree from the curb this weekend... Still gonna be a while until we see blossoms of any kind!
Margaret ... The new matting is lovely on your painting ... Presentation is everything.
Migraine son will be home instructed for the remainder Of the school year... He's doing better but way behind. Other son is struggling... Over medicated. Working on that, but very frustrating.
Read something about weight loss that is so true .... The number one thing we absolutely must do to lose weight and maintain that weight loss is "be consistent!" So simple and so hard to do!
Beth in WNY
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Happy Monday ! ! !
Linda in Calif. – (((Hugs))) My ex used to sabotage my healthy living attempts in some similar ways. I offer you more Hugs of support. I also like the suggestions from Michele and Mary. Get him involved in the decision-making, and make sure he hears straight from the doctor about your needs and limitations. I make my DH come to my Rheumatology appointments for that reason. I also send multiple events to DH, then let him choose from those events how we will socialize on a particular weekend/evening.
Yanniejannie – so sorry for your dear friend with the louse of a husband, and so sorry that it is causing you such terrible feelings. I hope your friend is able to re-friend you once her initial pain becomes tolerable.
Janet – I was also in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics (my Dad won the all-expense paid trip). FUN ! ! ! We stayed at DoubleTree, ate most of our meals at HardRock, and saw the events of the final 4 days, then Closing Ceremonies. I was the goofy short redhead that snuck onto the field with the Kenya Track Team during the Closing Ceremony. I also had my picture taken with Matt Ghaffari (silver medal wrestler) and Huey Lewis at the Sports Illustrated party. SO glad I’ve never been shy. // Congrats on the NSV and the peanut butter dessert at the Moose meeting.
Hot Flashes – if one wakes me at night, I have a popsicle. If I’m at home, I strip down to my scivvies. If I’m at work or in public, I complain and fan myself with whatever is available. I also take OTC vitamins, and drink at least 1 cup of soy milk per day (usually in my morning coffee). Not sure if any of it helps, but I feel like the symptoms are less than when I don’t take the vitamins or soy milk.
Allison – Great picture. How lucky for both you and your Dad, to spend a lovely afternoon together like that .
Margaret – love the painting. And it looks so much brighter now. Congrats on the results.
Michele – Love the tree skirt.
Vegas – Count me in! There is SO much to do, shows to see, etc. And walking is both fun and safe almost any time of the day and night (at least in the highly populated areas around the Casinos). And, if it is too hot, almost every place you want to go is air conditioned, not to mention how many casinos have indoor and/or outdoor pools. Yes, fun and exercise. Bring it ! ! ! I would also be willing to meet up anywhere that I can afford to drive or fly, and I can skype, but I can't cook on skype, because I hate cleaning after cooking, and my kitchen is ALWAYS a mess.
This weekend was all about baseball. Double header in the morning, then practice in the evening. DH stayed home so he can become a Certified Bowling Coach. He completed level 1. I took healthy snacks to the baseball games, and was able to stick to my plans while my Dad teased me about all his junk food. During the second game a foul ball snuck under the fence, bounced up when it hit a rock, then clobbered me in the stomach. A few batters later, another made it's way under the fence and hit my foot. I moved, and left my Dad there by himself. Luckily the first one hit me in the stomach, and not my chest, since my brand new phone was in my bra-cket.
The phone - apparently Verizon doesn't want anyone to have "mid-level" smart phones. It's either a basic phone, or an iPhone. So, I upgraded to an iPhone 6 because it was free. Now I have to remember to close things when I'm not using them, as DH wants me to limit myself to 1 gig per month (not even sure I understand what that means, even though numerous people have tried to explain).
With being so busy this weekend, I forgot to do my planks, and my back is angry with me now. I will definitely get them done at home tonight, since my Dinner Work Meeting has been cancelled. But, my Medical Records Scanner is finally fixed, and I am about 2 weeks behind in my paperwork, so I need to shuffle off and start getting caught up again.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
OOooo! I forgot to ask for some opinions. Keeping in mind that I am more "free range" parent than I am "helicopter" I'm wondering about a decision I made about DS. He had a fund-raiser recently for Track. My Dad and I sold most of the items for him, which we are okay with. He brought them home on Friday and put them right into the freezer (cookie dough). This morning I sent him to the freezer to put labels on each item/order. I told him: name of person + thank you + his name on each post-it note. He did what I told him, then bagged the 3 that needed to go to work with me, but I never checked his work. One co-worker is upset, because it would be such an inconvenience to her if he got it wrong, and at 14 he shouldn't be expected to do this by himself without me checking his work. I think: Natural Consequences. If he did it wrong, he will need to apologize, and make it right, and risk having this person never order from him again. So, at what age do I make him do it himself, and fix his own mistakes? I mean, her Mom doesn't come to work with her. He wants to get a "real" job that pays money, so this is a great opportunity to see if he can handle it, right?
Thanks for your input!
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Terri ~ from all I've read, you are a great mom and I think it was just fine to let your son do the work of labeling the cookie dough and distributing. Why did your co-worker get so upset? Was her order wrong?
As for smart phones, we have had Apple 5's for the last 3 years. The only problem I am having is that the batteries need to be replaced.
Margaret ~ the picture looks very nice. Good job on the restoration.
Michelle ~ lovely tree skirt.
Can't remember much.
Caro GA0 -
OOooo! I forgot to ask for some opinions. Keeping in mind that I am more "free range" parent than I am "helicopter" I'm wondering about a decision I made about DS. He had a fund-raiser recently for Track. My Dad and I sold most of the items for him, which we are okay with. He brought them home on Friday and put them right into the freezer (cookie dough). This morning I sent him to the freezer to put labels on each item/order. I told him: name of person + thank you + his name on each post-it note. He did what I told him, then bagged the 3 that needed to go to work with me, but I never checked his work. One co-worker is upset, because it would be such an inconvenience to her if he got it wrong, and at 14 he shouldn't be expected to do this by himself without me checking his work. I think: Natural Consequences. If he did it wrong, he will need to apologize, and make it right, and risk having this person never order from him again. So, at what age do I make him do it himself, and fix his own mistakes? I mean, her Mom doesn't come to work with her. He wants to get a "real" job that pays money, so this is a great opportunity to see if he can handle it, right?
Thanks for your input!
Terri in Milwaukee
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Hello losers!
Terri - I think what you did with your DS and the cookies was exactly right. I have teenagers and am just so done with other people's opinions (people that I barely know and see rarely) on raising my children. It can be horrible at times. Some are persistent too. They'll call our home phone, my cell, text, email and FB. Who has time for all that nonsense. It usually turns out to be something they are doing that truthfully the kids can plan and do on there own. Sorry it was a coworker though as that situation is a bit sticky especially if you work closely with that person.
This weekend I was at an event with my DD and every conversation among the Mothers seemed to be about carbs, not eating carbs, and some of their weird eating habits. I guess I never realized the length some women will go to for a small size! I did not realize grown 40-50 something women chewed food for the flavor but spit it out to avoid the calories. Just crazy to throw out good food. My mother always used to tell us to eat our food because people in China were starving! Lol.
I had a good weekend. I kept to my calorie limit, and got in some exercise walking a lot. Staying to my calorie limit has been a little easier lately because I've been more careful with planning which is really facing what's ahead and making adjustments. Sometimes it's just easier to do I guess. My night time eating has subsided for now. Thank God.
Love reading about you all. Hope everyone is having a productive day.
Maryanne in CA
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Terri, set your iPhone so that it is connected to your wireless network at home. You shouldn't go over 1 gig of data that way. My DS and I share less that a gig and we never go over.0
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Carol, Pip, Maryanne - Thanks! I really shouldn't let this woman bug me, but it's a long history of her telling me how much smarter she is than me at work. She was already inconvenienced at the very beginning, because she couldn't remember what she ordered, and it will so inconvenient if it is wrong, and a "good mom would check his work, because he is only 14". Yet, she does not have custody of her 14 y.o. son, so I'm not sure what I was thinking allowing her inside my head like that. Thank you all for the validation.
drkatiebug - DH did set my phone to the house wireless. I guess he's worried about all the internet I'm going to try to access when away from home (he used to have a problem with that, so I guess he's projecting his issues onto me). I honestly think I will be fine with the 1 gig thing. I have internet access at work, when else would I need it, unless lost or in a storm away from home or something. I guess I'm just nervous about something today. Deep Breath and exercise after work, plus grocery shopping alone, and I will be fine again soon.
Thanks all for listening.
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
Mary from Minnesota: If you're moving to Lubbock, you'll only be about 250 miles or so from me... I live south and west of Odessa about 130 miles, on 350,000 acres. My husband is the fleet manager for a cattle/hunting ranch in Pecos County. When I run at home, I stay on the dirt roads with my dog Daisy--she doesn't like the rattlers or the javelinas, so she always jumps and runs, and so do I!
Carol in NC: Thanks for the welcome, and
yeah, I know. Even at this great age, it's hard to get my head wrapped around slower is better in the long run. I'm a work in progress. To put it mildly.
pipcd34: Dropped in to Kroger and got a frozen dinner with reasonable calories/protein/fats, etc., so tonight will be better.
Carey in Edmonton: Yuppies are always jealous of us sweaty quintagenarians (word for the day-I think it's a word). Thinking seriously about going down and lifting some weights just because I can and because they have no idea where to put their eyeballs. Kinda loved turning 50. And I'm much snarkier after I've had enough coffee.
Katla in NW Oregon: Thanks for the good words on the elliptical! I'm poking the husband about getting one for me as an anniversary present... we'll see. We used to live in Oregon- Coos Bay to be exact. Spent nearly three years there before we came back down to Texas, which is where I'm from. Loved Oregon, but missed the sun too much to stay. And, bluntly, just couldn't find work for the hubster that paid... he's making nearly four times as much in Texas as he was there. Do miss the coast, but not the rain.
Back home early tomorrow, have to be at DFW airport with the rental car by 7 to make my 9 a.m. flight, but that puts me back in Midland by 11, and back home by 2 or 3 p.m. if my flying trip through the Super Walmart is quick like a bunny (I take advantage anytime I'm near one to stock up on things we can't get at the store that's 45 minutes from us).
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Carol - you sound like you have a very enjoyable social life! I go through a very similar reaction to what you described when I eat too much sugar bread. it really does make me not feel very good. I have never played Whist before. Maybe they will make you an honorary sub until a place opens up at least.
Pip - I hate that when you due a new exercise and you feel it for a few days after that. Hope it goes away soon.
Katla - I hope our house sells during our moving sale! At least a lot of people will have an opportunity to see it. Have fun with your hubby. I liked it when my DH came along to the gym when we were on vacation. He seemed a little lost there though lol I steered him over to the treadmill and bike area when he wasn't helping spot for me.
Beth - good for you being down in weight even after eating terrible over the weekend. You're right about being consistent not being as easy as of thing to do. I watched Dr Oz today and they include a dessert every day in his program. I guess that would be consistent. my problem is once I start eating anything with sugar then I crave it even more.
Terri - we need to put someone in charge of our Vegas trip! good thing you didn't get hurt with any of those baseball. I am like you if I do not do my exercise my back yells at me a lot.
Maryanne - nice hearing from you again. It is weird what some people will go through to avoid calories rather than just tge they're eating habit. good for you curbing your night I'm eating!
Ihannon - I know you told us your name but I have a very short memory and you didn't sign with that today. anyhow you have a large piece of property to call home! I new about the Rattlers in Texas but have never heard of javelinas? You sound like you used to lift weights? I just started lifting at the beginning of March.
update on my phone issue, my DH talk to a manager this morning and now for $299 I will be getting what the lady previously promised me for free. my d H said he did not want to deal withthem anymore. He is still having someone try to contact the lady that made those promises to us. Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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Tuesday here and pensions in bank so shopping we go.
Food = 1720
Training: Wii Gold's boxing, JJ's Circuit A, JJ's Core, walking
Yesterday afternoon I walked up to Jen's and Blaizw played with her 2 rescue dogs. Good fun. 84 minutes walking and 430 cals. Cals yesterday = 692, made up for high food cals
Finally sorted spread-sheets out for Tom's challenge in May, 98 days.
Lesley in Tasmania
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