WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015
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My, how quickly DH loses his enthusiasm. Already today - no work-out or weight lifting, just pizza and early to bed. I will make DS do a few body-strength in the living room with me. Must bulk-up that boy ! More tomorrow. Hugs ! ! !0
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Good afternoon! I spent the day walking around town. I had breakfast at a New York deli
, then walked to the Sixth Floor Museum for the JFK assassination museum (old Texas Schoolbook Depository), walked on to Klyde Warner Park and had lunch from a food truck (unique experience for me), crossed the street to the Dallas Museum of Art and walked the whole place; went back to the park to get ice cream from a good truck but it was already closed 
, so checked out Google Maps and founda really cool bookstore that had triple Oreo ice cream, then started back to the hotel. I walked some sort of big circuitous route I guess, because nothing was the same on the way back! However, I did find a CVS and bought some hand lotion (sample tube for the airplane) and some healthy snacks. By the time I got back to the hotel I had hit 11,000 steps. I am pretty certain I had walked more than that but my fitbit doesn't pick up my "soft" steps like I was doing in the museum. I've set my boss goal to 1/2 lb while I'm gone so it looks like I still have enough calories left for a decent dinner. I was on my feet almost non-stop from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sylvia - I thought of you while I was looking at some of the pottery in the museum.
I'm all checked in for my conference and the opening event is at 6:30 so I am resting my feet until then. Because of the odd timing, I may end up with room service for dinner--I am NOT heading out at 8:30 p.m. to find a restaurant! I think a nice salad is calling my name but I'm going to eat few almonds while I wait so that I don't get overly hungry and make bad choices later.
Hoe everyone has a good evening! And, please excuse the typos; I'm using my tablet.
Carol from NC but in TX
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Carol from NC - sounds like a wonderful adventure!
Heather - Glad all went well with your hubby's surgery and you made fun use of the extra time.
Mary - the new house sounds wonderful.
I am trying to arrange with a friend to go to school to pick up an old cabinet I left with a teacher. I can use it in the garage. Well - we are predicted to have rain every day this week so not sure how that will get done. I can't remember if I posted about it. It is an old wooden cabinet my husband's grandmother built in the 20's or before. It is 6+ft tall, 3 ft wide, & 18 inches deep (very rough, painted wood). Hubby wanted to just let school chuck it but I said NOOOO! I am way too sentimental plus it will be good garage storage.
Did a water class today and a Silver Sneaker strength class. Still need to walk a little more to get in my 6,000 steps. I'll play with the cat and have her chase me around a bit and that should get it done.
Tomorrow only doing Yoga Stretch at the neighborhood Y, grocery shopping, and a haircut.
Had a very blue, pouty, overeating kind of day yesterday. DS and family too busy. Hubby at work. Friend backed out of going to a movie. Missing my dad (who designed hydraulic systems for bombers during the war) and my childhood with so many from his generation- neighborhood dads, etc. I had the most wonderful Latin teacher who lost her true love in WWI and never married. She devoted her whole life to teaching all of us Kansans Latin. I always thought that was so tragic, but very romantic, too. What do we know about life at 13?
I'm back on track now! (smile)
Have a great night!
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Mary from MN, where in MN is the house near the bike trail? We lived in the Cities for 3 years back in the 70s and one time we did the lakes tour by bicycle. The park system is so wonderful there! I loved the area but January and February were a wee bit too chilly for me.0
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Wednesday here and rain all night and skies overcast now
My food logged at 1987 cals
Training: Wii Boxing, JJ's Kick-box boot-camp, JM's Shred and 1 hour dog walk ~889 cals
House: Clean bedroom, vac carpets, iron clothes
Trying out my new Asics shoes this afternoon with doggy Blaize
Everyone in Southern States Ameroca please keep safe with all the floods. World gone mad
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Kim, we bought a rain barrel today...first we went to our local hardware store where the people are friendly and the service is awesome but the rain barrels were icky....then we went to Home Depot where all the employees seemed to be brand new, but we found the perfect rain barrel and Jake will set it up in the next few days.
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
Stats for today:
22,000 steps
three hours of dog walking in beautiful spring weather
over an hour on the exercise bike
20 minutes strength training
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 
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Hi Ladies. Long day as it was the funeral of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco. There were about 7,000 in attendance. The funeral procession for the 20 minute drive from the church to the cemetery took over 2 ½ hours…there were 534 marked police cars. Many didn’t get to the cemetery until the service was ending. They were going to wait for everyone to get there, but I guess after waiting that long, they needed to get it done.
Michele: you do sound exhausted! I hope all this work gets done soon!
Mary: you didn’t ask, but a dual agency realtor is bad news
DeeDee: I’m glad I’m not the only scary gramma!
Sue: I’ve moved three times with cats and they did fine on their own except one cat in one move. My suggestion is to keep him in a kennel/cage while you move and when you get to your new house, put him in a small room with food, water, litter box, and bed and keep the door shut. When all the hoopla has died down, let him explore slowly. Nothing worse than worrying about the cat as people come and go all day.
Pip: great nails! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pretty ring!
Sylvia: how did you get my picture LOL!
Joyce: we have that same preceptorship in our school…196 hours what ever shift your preceptor works! It is quite the eye-opener!
Sharon: hugs to you for putting up with DH!
Cynthia AND Lilian: get well soon!
Heather: you ARE lucky to have your cleaner. Ours is fine, but she only surface cleans and will not do anything extra. She claims her fibromyalgia keeps her from doing anything else. She’s inexpensive and I trust her (she’s been coming for years) AND we are the only house she does anymore (she used to have a full fledged cleaning business but has slowed way down over the years) so I keep her and just realize that it’s only surface cleaning. Darling picture. Best wishes to hubby and his operation
Barbaraedmo: several people here have met each other in person and it always seems fun. I have met people twice and I am glad I did! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you too!
Bearwood: welcome!
Well there are too many posts to reply to….amazing how chatty we all are. I need to get back on the wagon. I feel like the entire month of May has been a bust. OK I’m off. Take care, Meg from sad Omaha
RIP Kerri Orozco
Kerrie on sister!
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took it easy today: healing the calves, i kinda pushed them these last 3 days
ride hm 2 gym- 13.03min, 13.5amph, 2.9mi = 72c
lateral machine- 35min, 60floors, 57aw, 3800strices, 3.40mi = 193c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.20nin, 12.8amph, 1.3mi = 38c
ride dome 2 hm - 17.15min, 9.1amph, 2.6mi = 146c
total cal 449
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You guys are all doing so well with your exercising! I commend you all. For those that are struggling, join the Becca house...ugh....I am so not a morning person, so Tues and Thurs we go to the pool, and I grumble most of the way there. Thank goodness my husband just shakes his head and says get in the car... Once I get in the water I am fine though.
It was in the upper 60's here, so I laid out and got some Vitamins... Tonight is our "Marriage Therapy" shows we watch. One is called, "Arranged" and the other is "Married At First Sight". We pause the shows alot and discuss how loony they are, and what things they aren't doing. Its great to see all the things wrong a couple can do, so you can do things right!
Taping "Extreme Makeover" just because it modivates me with the transformations they go thru. Would love to go to a Fat Camp and eat healthy and just exercise and cry alot. I think that would be awesome! Alot of their changes happen too fast and they seem to be playing catchup mentally, plus they have alot of sagging skin.
Well tonight is just simple rice and chicken.. Enjoy the evening! Becca0 -
Terri - have your DS look up strong lift 5X5 and start that program. I love it. If it works for me as well as it does he should really excel.
Joan-great job on the 1 inch piece of poundcake! You have great willpower.
She - I know what you are going through! I still have four weeks before we move and hopefully this stuff will stop coming out of the woodwork. The problem is I look at the stuff and I still want to keep it LOL I guess I am a packrat at heart. They may put me on the show hoarders!
Heather-glad to hear everything went well with DH. It's nice that his sister will be there while you are away.
Kim-sorry to hear about the drought you're going through! It is very difficult I am sure to cut back that drastically.. We will keep your state in our prayers.
Vicki - We are finding lots of things and doubles and triples of them. At least we will not be bringing all that extra with us. I think you had the right idea, clean now!
Carol - it sounds like you are having a great time! That ice cream sounds good!
TNToni - the old cabinet definitely needs rescuing! I went to the pool and swam. Love the water it really makes my body feel good.
bkrimpet - we will be on the trail right by Leech Lake. It does go around a lot of the lakes up here. You're right about the frigid winters.
Katla - I have to agree with you. I don't feel we were treated impartiality.
Got to go back out and keep setting up our sale.
Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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Did 1 hr of Peak 10 Cardio DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do some rebounding.
Carol from NC (in TX now) - how did you get the upgrade? Sounds like you had a great day in Dallas
Went to the orthopedist today, then to get bloodwork done, then to Bi-Lo, then CVS to get a prescription of Vince's. Went in the pool then painted (lightly) the blocks we have for Christmas. We put the extension cords on them so that the cord isn't sitting in water if it rains and we don't have to tape the connection.
Mary from MN - a friend has already asked "can you adopt me?"
dreamwriter - Vince has an appt with the cardiologist this Friday. Truthfully, he's thinking they just may say that he needs to go for the ablation again. If that's so, from what he's read on the Internet, Johns Hopkins is the place to go. But we shall see what they say Friday. See, the medication he's on doesn't prevent tachycardia, just when he has it it isn't as severe. So upping the dosage really wouldn't do anything. Hope that nodule isn't anything serious
CynthiaT - take care of yourself. We need you!
We brought in the blocks that I spray painted, put them away and realized that on one of them I didn't spray one side. Well, Vince thinks that we'll need more this year, so he's going to get another piece of wood and cut it down When I paint those I'll touch up the one that I missed
leal - congrats on the pounds lost. Small goals are the best. Guarantees much more success.
Carol/Peach - I heard about that recall about the airbags. Seems it isn't just one car manufacturer, it was the manufacturer of the airbag which went into lots of different cars
Joyce - charlie is ever so lucky to have you in his corner. I'm so sorry his UC is really acting up
Heather - so glad dh is doing well. I love my seafood, too
Kim - a boob squeeze is a mammogram. We call it that because they squeeze your boobs so much
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Good Evening Ladies,
I have been having computer problems again so ended up way behind. My notes are on the other computer so won't be responding to anyone.
Carol, I will say that I'm glad you arent getting rain and are having a good adventure.
Heather, glad things went well.
All with health issues, I wish you speedy recoveries. Those with other problems, I wish you quick resolutions. Those with victoies, I give you a big congrats!!
Welcome to all the Newbies. We are happy to have you with us.
I was out most of the day helping stuff envelopes. Then did a little shopping and went to the bank. I don't think I told you that I got a ticket on the way to Charleston for the cruise.
The officer gave me a choice of a ticket for $80 that would put two points on my driver's license or another ticket for $135 that would have no points. I never heard of that, but many cities set up traffic traps just to make money for the town. Anyway, I took the $135 and no points because figured auto insurance would go up more than that if I got 2 points. So today I went to the bank to get a certified check to send them. Now that' s done.
Sorry I can't respond to you all. My thoughts are with you.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC0 -
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JoanMichelle, we have also been to Disney numerous times, just not as often as you. Our first time was out in California to Disney Land. That was our first vacation as a married couple. All the other times have been to Florida. I guess the most fun time was the last time we went and took everyone with us. Our grand daughters are Disney Princes nuts so they really enjoyed it. Plus we stayed in one of the resorts which was a first, Charlie usually doesn't open his billfold that wide. But it does have financial benefits. I rented a motorized scooter and it was delivered to the resort before we got there. The resorts are neat. We stayed in the value resort and I don't see a need to ever go up to a more expensive. But the next time we go, 2016, mu daughter's family will be grown up and I can't put the two grand daughters in the living room with my other daughter on the pull out sofa. I have to pay for a separate room but i fear it will be needed. Also with Charlie's Parkinson's disease and heart disease he will need a scooter also. He says no but by next year it may be a different story.
Heather, you just made me sing Winchester Cathedral. Glad your husband came through surgery OK. Have fun on your trip.
Kim in California, no, I didn't call. I had the phone book out to look up the number since it is a different place now and my sister called. We don't talk that often and both have trouble finding words and with sentence structure that our conversations take a long time!!! I need to look the number up tonight!
Sylvia, I loved the picture. And it is so true. When my MIL was alive, I really wanted to make a quilt for her nursing home room. She loves a deep maroon so I wanted a nice one. Went to Micheals and started pricing things and saw how much it was going to be so we bought a much better quilt for less.
TNToni, I think we all need those reflective days. I fear our whole world is in trouble right now and there may be some dark days ahead so we need to remember those wonderful days of the past to help us remember what we most want in life.
Barbie, there is a lady down the street that watches DIY to much. She has way to many things in her yard for it to still be attractive. But she does have two of the cutest rain barrels. They are painted like a lady bug, without the face. They really stand out and lately I have noticed a hose connected to one so she is using it to water her many flowers.
Annr, I watch those weight loss shows also. Like you I watch them for the motivation. I love to hear the stories, how they work in the psychology of why we are overweight. I don't agree with how fast they ask them to lose the weight but to them it is full time, nothing else.
I think I have figured out the cause of my headaches. I woke up feeling fine and refreshed today. No headache at all until I came into my office after hte 10 PM news which is my usual schedule. I had a ceiling fan/light but when the light bulb burned out something happened when I took the light bulb out so it is broke. So I jsut use the closet light and one of those touch lights that have a small and I mean small watt bulb in it. So I think the room is to dark. Now it has just recently started doing that so I may be due a vision check also. But it has been over a year since my last one.
I'm trying to make a tough decision. You know I have MS and sometimes my leg coordination is pretty awful. 2 years ago when we took our usual day to go up to our local amusement park, Holiday World, it was awful getting out of the water rides. They have this neatest water roller coaster and you are basically sitting in this 6 people round inner raft as you are going down this coaster. Well when you are getting off, the conveyer line is still slowly moving so the next people can get on as soon as you have gotten out. I couldn't get my legs to lift me up and my son in law and the teenage boy who was working the ride has to get this elephant out. It was humiliating, embarassing, and just plain awful. Last year I could do it by myself, not easily but I did it. Well I have gained some weight back. I know how I was last week just getting up and out fo the bleacher seats at my nephews son's graduation. So I know these wonderful water rides are going to be even worse. Plus the heat of the summer makes a person with MS weak. Tickets for 7 people will run us about $300, then our lunch and maybe a snack. They have free drinks. We do this to celebrate my husbands and oldest grand daughter's birthday. my son in law, youngest daughter and the 2 grand daughters love this park and they look forward so much to this. But I am thinking I want to give up the water park part of it and just stay in the amusement park section. We could take in the music shows which are in air conditioned buildings and would have Charlie and Joyce time. The rest of the family hate the music shows so we NEVER go to them. Or we could stay at home and take in some local places. Charlie hates doing these things but enjoys watching his girls, young and old have fun. Plus both my girls are saying that they are not going to accept us paying for them to go to the amusement park because Charlie is saying he is not going to pay $600 or more for his treatment of the UC. So I am in a pickle here.But the end of July is a long time away and have plenty of time to decide. I mainly am having a hard time telling myself that I'm not going to on these rides I love so much. Sigh. I love having a free psychiatrist couch here!!!
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Good grief! Isn't is remarkable how you miss one day, and it suddenly is 10??? How does that happen?
Being busy and time starved hasn't helped, as with the bank hol in the uk last weekend and son home from school....
That said, because I've been so busy, and spent 3 days moving shop furniture/ stock, I did lose a massive 4lbs last week!! Woohoo! Proof that I do really need to get back to mt workouts in the mornings. Might be possible now the physio has helped the healing in my arm... easy steps.
You all look like you're being super busy too, how on earth do you get time to read all the posts... first day I missed was @ 100, by this morning it was nearer 500... so shall just have to skim...
and sneak on later if I can
Have a great day,
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Morning Ladies
Boy is everyone busy...
Yesterday was very busy at work, and I only work 5.5 hrs today..but that will be busy too..
I have been horrible eating and not getting any exercise.just my usual and under 10,000.. have to get the motivation back.... I think hitting the gym is best for me but dont have the money for it right now,,,
will talk with Tom maybe for my birthday....
going to be hot here today.. so will close the house up soon...
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Good morning ladies. What a wonderful group you all are. I'm so glad I happened to find you all a couple months ago.
My schedule has been so busy lately that my food and exercise have been awful. I continue to try and and mindful that when I blow it food wise it is not permission to continue down that path forever! School ends for my kids here in 3 weeks and I am so ready for the year to be over.
Last night my DS had 3 kids from school were here making Greek gyros from scratch in MY kitchen. It's a group project and they have Greece. They also made the pita bread and Tzatziki sauce from scratch too. I will heat the meat in the morning and bring it to him at school to serve to his class around 11:30 am. Tonight it's my DD turn. She has Sweden and is making cinnamon buns with 3 kids from school in My kitchen! Dinner was subs from Jersey Mikes since DH really likes their food. I'm always cleaning0 -
Joyce, I love the idea of the rain barrel painted like a ladybug, but since ours is in a discrete back corner of our yard where no one will see it but us and because painting is not my talent, we won't try it.....now if I could knit a hat for it, that would be different 0
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Good morning ladies! I have to go to the eye doctor. Then I will come back and do my exercise for the day. And will finish marking and getting the moving sale ready. I think that I am just about done.
Michele - I hope everything goes well for Vince. You are very creative. Did you follow a pattern for the tree skirt? I did a rug years ago and it took me forever. The finished product is beautiful though.
Janet- bummer! That just doesn't seem fair. You are right about the insurance going up though. Better to take the hit now.
Joyce - I had to give up the rides at the park as well. I get too dizzy now. It is a tough decision.
Kalona - congratulations on the 4 pound weight loss!
Allison-you can do it! Eat right move more.
Italy-it sounds like you are on cleaning patrol after your kids. It's nice that they come to your house to do the projects. That says a lot about you.
Have a great day everyone!
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Terri: I love the washcloth/coasters! They look like little flip-flops!
Leanne: Welcome to a supportive group of women.
Carol/Peach: The picture is me riding a horse at Cannon Beach, Oregon. It was my 65th birthday, and I rode with DS. We had a guide for just the two of us. My very first ride on a real horse was with my Auntie at the same Cannon Beach stable when I was seven.
Sue in SD for just a little longer: Are you hauling your horse along with you when you move?
Heather: I’m happy that your DH has come through his surgery. Your seafood sounds yummy. So many people are considering a move just now. I am not among them. Our kids are worried about us in our ”old age.” Each has a plan to have us move in with them so they can care for us. It is very sweet, but not something we’re eager to do. Maybe someday we’ll have a different opinion on the matter.
Carey: I love today’s quotation! “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened” – Mark Twain. I like to think I’m getting braver as I go along, but I doubt it is true.
Sylvia: Great joke about the man at the Pearly Gates.
Kim: Your water situation is awful. People on facebook are talking about the absurdity of CA allowing the exportation (across state lines) and sale of bottled water. Is it true that Nestle is selling CA’s precious water all over the country?
Carol: Enjoy every moment. You seem to be doing a great job taking care of yourself while you’re away. Congratulations on all the steps!
Michele: “Boob Squeeze” seems like such a friendly little event. I think “boob squash” or “boob flatten” are closer to my experience. :grumble:
Barbie & others with rain barrels: How do you position your barrels? In my imagination, I locate them underneath rain downspouts so that all the rain that hits my roof goes in. I wouldn’t want to drink that water, but I’d happily use it to water my plants. We haven’t been asked to curtail watering as yet. I use drip irrigation on my flowerbeds pots and tiny garden area. The homeowner’s irrigation system is on and seems to be watering daily. We haven’t been asked to curtail yet, but I won’t be surprised if that happens this summer.
Longtime friends unexpectedly showed up to see us yesterday. Their home is on Orcas Island, WA, and they’ve spent weeks travelling in an old Bounder Motor home that they bought this winter. The RV is cozy and comfortable and they’re treating every day like an adventure. We’ve enjoyed the unexpected pleasure of their company. They store the Bounder off island when they’re not travelling due to the excessive cost of taking it on a ferry. We’ve enjoyed their visit.
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
May 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. Accomplished but here as a reminder.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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Good morning everyone. Feeling much better - only had one coughing fit last night about 2 a.m. and then managed to get a good sleep for a change. It is going to be another hot day so will probably spend most inside. Get myself ready to go back to work tomorrow. Silly to go back to work for one day but I haven't been at work since the 14th of May. Kind of worried about how high the pile is ....eeeeekkkkkk!!!!!
TOPS was good last night = the girls that went to the PRD convention came back so inspired. really sad I was sick and couldn't go!!
Best get my butt in gear and get something done today!
Hugs to everyone
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan0 -
ma5y,
You can bookmark the thread by clicking the star (yellow one). Once clicked it will turn yellow. You'll then be able to find the thread when you click the star (above the yellow one with the #28 beside it).
Carey-Edmonton
Barbie will be posting a new thread for June so you'll need to bookmark it too and unbookmark this one if you like.0 -
Good morning everyone! So far, on target except for getting my step count in. My job is date-driven, and sedentary, so end of month activities keep me pretty tied down and it gets difficult to step away from my devil-machine and walk the halls for a short break.
Registered last month for an exam (working on an advanced degree) and then missed the date yesterday because I got too wrapped up fixing someone else's mistake at work. Bummer for me, I'm out 325.00.
Can I take it out on the numb-nuts with the helmet-hair at work? Louisville slugger to her new truck's headlights ought to do the trick.
I'm trying to look on the bright side and think maybe it just wasn't to be and I'm better off not sitting for it, but, boy that stinks. I've been smoke free for going on 20 years but man I could smoke one a foot long right now.
I'm definitely going to walk off that glass of Pinot I'm having when I get home.
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morning peeps -
jmkmomm- i'm so sorry for your water ride experience, it must have been hard, knowing you has given me extra incentive to do my bike ride in september.
well we are registered for the upcoming furry 5k (this one we walk it cuz we take the 3 kids) and the clam to chowder run. this one is also a 5k. so far I've been in 1st place for my age group each time I've run it. I always told myself the first time I get 2nd place then i'm gonna start doing the 10k. we'll see how it goes this time. also registered for the jingle bell run in December. that one is fun.
so far I think the compression sleeves are working. glad I got them.
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
I have had computer problems so this post has responses from probably 3 days ago. I’m sorry for the length but feel free to skip over it if you’d like.
Jules, welcome to a great group of ladies who are not only supportive but also full of all kinds of interesting and useful information. Many of us have lost and gained over the years. I had about given up on ever being below 200 lbs. again, until I accidentally discovered this lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise. I have to say that I feel better than I have in years, and I’m only 5/8 of the way to my possible goal weight. Come often and join right in and you will learn that this works. What part of the state do you live in?
Pip, happy happy Pippity Birthday. I hope it’s been a wonderful one for you. (I know it's late now. )
Mary, congrats on the new house. I had a feeling things would work out. If you don’t rent out the cabin soon, we can just take turns coming to visit. Lol The packing will go smoothly and before you know it you will be unpacking in your new home. How far is it from your current home?
Barbara, you will feel like you know many of us if you come and read the posts every day. I haven’t met any of these lovely ladies but can’t explain how close I feel to many of them.
Heather, will be thinking of you and DH tomorrow. I hope all goes well. Your DGD is a doll.
Bearwood, welcome. Eating healthy all the time is not so much fun. The thing is, for me, it’s more fun than being fat all the time. It comes down to a decision and what we want more. Food and fat or healthy eating and weight loss. Come often and join right in. If you chose healthy eating you will find lots of support. Good luck.
Katla, sounds like an absolutely wonder sailing trip. So glad you met up with your friends and that DH was willing to go. Hopefully he’ll be ready again soon.
Sylvia, car shopping can be frustrating at best. The prices are just ridiculous, as far as I’m concerned. Houses didn’t cost that much when we were first married. DH has a Kia SUV and loves it. One reason he looked at it was the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. He’s had it 2 ½ years and it’s been very good so far. Good luck to you.
Leal, welcome. This is the right place for support. It sounds like you have a good attitude and know this is a lifetime commitment so I’m sure you’ll be successful. Come often and join right in.
Terri, you along with many others are such an inspiration for exercising. I know I will never try to work in exercise every chance I get, because that just isn’t me, but you all give me the incentive to do my hours’ worth and I thank you for that. I’m very disappointed in some parts of my body as I lose weight, and surprised at how good some parts look. I know the exercise has to help so I’ll do what I can.
Joan, what are you doing with 6 sizes in your closet? LOL I know it’s risky to get rid of all my big sizes, but now that I know I can actually lose weight, I will never let myself get that big again. I just hate that I can’t share some of my clothes with those passing through this size on their way to smaller. So sorry you aren’t sleeping well. I’ll tell you what I tell myself, “any exercise is better than none”. I have a friend that sets the timer on her stove each morning and moves around the house for 30 minutes, picking up, putting on wash, vacuuming, and whatever, to just keep moving. I know most of us do the things that she does, but she is making a conscious effort to move nonstop for 30 minutes. Not to mention she gets a lot done in the process. What is this about “blue thread” for your meeting? I thought it was a book club, not a sewing circle? (Just kidding, feeling a bit silly this morning.)
skuehn48, I know packing up and moving is not all fun, but I always found it an adventure too. Be sure to cull things both as you pack and again when you unpack. That’s the only way I can keep things thinned out. Sounds like you have the pet situation sorted out, so that’s good. I wish you a very smooth transition and safe travels. When do you leave?
Kim, OMG, I hate to laugh about someone knocking themselves out, but that story about the progressives has me ROFL> I guess it’s a good thing that I have worn progressives from day one. I didn’t realize it was so hard to get used to. I absolutely love them for computer work and never realize I’m looking through a different part.
Vicki, great that you have started the squats. It sounds like you have lots of work=out buddies, but I’d say DGD has a little advantage, so I wouldn’t be making any bets. Lol
Sylvia, love the sign for make it yourself. That’s me, too. I still have a flower arrangement (than needs to be thrown out) that I did about 25 years ago. I remember when checking out at the Carolina Pottery counter and it came to a little over $75 for the silk flowers. I definitely could have bought it already arranged for way less. In fact, I think I’ll throw out the flowers today.
TNToni, glad you are back on track, right where you belong.
Barbie, have fun with your rain barrel. I think a knitted hat for your rain barrel would be very cute. Or maybe just a sweater for the winter?
Becca, you had me laughing at your wish for going to a Fat Camp and eat healthy and just exercise and cry a lot. I love your "Marriage Therapy". I watch Married at First Sight too, but DH doesn’t watch it.
Michele, I hope Vince gets good news. If the procedure would prevent tachycardia maybe that is the route they will recommend. Wishing the best.
Joyce, I am just so impressed that you like those rides. I’ve never been much of an amusement ride person. (I just always went to eat.) We have been to Disney three times that we stayed on the grounds. That is terrific to not have to drive in and park. My back started getting bad enough that I just couldn’t do all the walking so we haven’t been in years. I just feel for large families since it has gotten so expensive. But I’ll admit, it is the only place I have ever been that surpassed my expectations. They really know how to do things right.
Kalona, I know what you mean about missing a day and never catching up. I missed about your move? Are you moving to a new location and what kind of shop? Congrats on the 4 pound loss. Keep it up.
Lillian, glad you are finally feeling a little better.
Jules, that’s a bummer that you are not only out the money but missed the exam. Will it be offered again any time soon?
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When I got back from the cruise I had gained 10 pounds. It was only a 5 night cruise, for pete’s sake. That did actually count 3 extra days with my friend, eating things I normally don’t. I could eat my normal diet on the cruise and gain weight, because of drinking and the fattening mixes. But that’s a price I’m willing to pay. Anyway, this morning I was down 11 pounds from when I returned from the cruise. Yay!!!! And Thank you, lord.
I hope you all have the most wonderful, positive and healthy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
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Good morning friends,
Lesley: You're doing so well keep up the great work!
Lillian: glad you're feeling better
LisaH: Good idea about the reminders.
Katla: Love the picture with the horse on the beach one of these days I'd love to do that. Have to learn to ride first though. Ahhh maybe when I retire.
Terri: I try to remember to "be kind to me", it's a work in progress.
Joan in Alabama: I can't even imagine only eating a 1" square piece of cake...good for you!
NCCarol: Your trip sounds very interesting thanks for sharing!
TNToni: I'd be keeping the cabinent too. Have a good Wednesday!
Meg: I was overcome by Kerri Orozco's story too. It is so sad. Sending healing thoughts
Pip: You mentioned that your heart rate tells you how many calories you've burned... how does that work?
The sky is looking overcast, here's praying for rain...it is so dry! Have dinner out planned with a couple of friends tonight that I'm looking forward to.
Thought for the day: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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