WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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JulesAtkinson1 wrote: »Sondre, mine is in July, and I will be the big 5-0. My family wants me to decide on a gift…I don’t want anything but they are insisting…I’m thinking maybe a massage?
I’m down 10 pounds, the scales have been good to me. I got a gajillion more to go, but I’m hoping that I’m learning my lesson and realizing it’s a process and is not immediate. I’m having some pain from an overused hamstring and my old arch enemy plantar fasciitis, but I’m dealing with it. Both come from deformed ankles at birth that were never surgically repaired. I’m paying for it now. I stick to the elliptical because it’s waaaaay too easy for me to roll my ankles when running. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than nothing. I walk outside when I can; we live down a long dirt country lane of sand, and if you’ve ever tried to walk in loose sand on the beach, you know it’s not easy.
Until next time, keep on keeping on!
Jules in SC
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C. S. Lewis
Hi Jules, I think a massage sounds great!! So happy for your 10 pound loss!! That is so awesome. Just think about how much ten pounds is....like two five pound sacks of flour. Tomorrow is my weigh in and I am hoping for a loss. Fingers crossed!!
Sondre, South Fork, PA
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GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »My computer security will not allow me to get any 'smiley faces' or 'emoticons'. BOO!
You'll just have to go old-school. :-D A few that I remember from the high and far-off days, and a rhyme I wrote for another site I frequent, the Omnificent English Dictionary in Limerick Form.
Emoticons: :-) smilie and >:( frown;
Typographical drawings set down
'Cause our BBS traffics
Were lacking in graphics.
Here are @>—>— @}-;-'—- roses, a :^* kiss and a *<|;oD clown.
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Jules - lots of big (((HUGS))) He sounds like a great guy with the right attitude. He knows he is not going to live forever. Make the most of your time with him.
Sylvia - hope all is OK. What a stressful situation! Let others take the strain for now.
Well, DH finally decided this afternoon that he definitely was coming with me. Have to love him as it is DEFINITELY not his thing. Enforced socialising, cold and seasick. But he says he didn't want me to have a bucket list, long wanted experience without him. Hmmmmm. Anyway, it means I can upgrade my cabin so we have more space and privacy. So we now have a Junior Suite. Nice. He is very worried about me spending my rental sales money, but I want to LIVE my life, not save up for some future disaster. Having had cancer I know it could reappear at any moment. I am really, really looking forward to this trip next June.
Had the kost delicious 400 calorie dinner tonight. Risotto Primavera. Primavera is Italian for Spring.
Broad beans (fava) from the garden, so small, sweet and delicious, spinach ditto, some stringless beans, button mushrooms and asparagus. Used my own homemade chicken stock. 5 stars.
We have our own rhubarb and homemade yoghurt for dessert. I am over on calories as, YES TERRI, I had some cheese at 4 am this morning! I could not sleep and knew cheese would calm me. It did. But it was quite a big portion. I am still within maintenance calories so quite happy.
We planted the #÷×"+ geraniums that DSIL had given us. Normally DH does all the shovelling and wheelbarrow stuff, but I did it because of his hernia op. No problem. Then I sprayed the patio weeds. Logged all the calories. :laugh:
I will post a pic of the itinerary soon.
Lots of love, Heather UK
Hello Heather,
I enjoy your posts! The dinner you had sounds absolutely delicious. So great that you were able to stay within calories
Congratulations on LIVING your life. It makes total sense to me to enjoy this moment, the next, and the next for as long as we have them.
Sondre, South Fork, PA0 -
Apropos of nothing much, neither advising nor suggesting anything to anyone.... three things had to happen before I left my ex. 1) Told my brother if nothing changed by the time I was 50, I was leaving. He asked what I thought was going to change in the next two years that hadn't changed in 27.... 2) I lost 166 pounds post gastric bypass and found my self esteem. 3) I woke up on January 1st, 2008, looked at him, and thought, "I'd rather die alone than live with you."
I think none of us know what the others go through behind closed doors...0 -
grandmallie wrote: »evening ladies~
depression has set in ...
I am tired~ of being pooped on ..
<<<hugs>>>
<<<more hugs>>>
<<<still more hugs>>>
I wish I could do more. I'd be tempted to slap your husband upside the head, if I were the sorta person who slapped people upside the head. (In reality, I'm an emotional wimp.)
You have good reasons to feel bad. If you can pull yourself out, you'll have even more of my respect.
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I've never posted here. I decided to try to get support for my efforts. I started fitness pal in February. ..and added a fitbit in April. I've lost 15 total since Jan 1. I get those lovely notices that in 5 weeks i should weigh less if i keep my exercise age intake the same. It is PAINFULLY SLOW. I do get a boost succeeding with the daily goals. ..i feel like i am seeing great progress in terms of my general health. I'm healing better it seems. I'm sleeping better. I'd like to believe the predictions. ..LOL what a rush to get the buzz on my fitbit...:-)
Working with the makeover mentor, danna demetre has been a blessing.
I WILL BE THIN THE REST OF MY LIFE. ..AND IT WILL BE A BLESSING AND SUSTAINABLE.
Welcome mimarg!
I am so glad you joined the group. The girls here are so very nice and supportive!
You have lost a whole 15 pounds!! that is AWESOME!! Congrats!! I am losing slowly as well. But, I must say, I agree with your take....to accomplish my daily goals is rewarding and I am feeling much more healthy. My body is finally getting the nutrition it needs!!
Let's do this!!
Sondre, South Fork, PA0 -
Hooray! I made the 5 day mark for logging in. Thank you ladies. Coming to see you has kept me logging for 5 straight days. Now to make it through the weekend.
When at home I can see all of the pictures I was missing out on when I log in from work. Thanks to all who shared. I enjoyed each and every one.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month - persevere
Great success Mia....five days!!! Keep coming back.
Sondre, South Fork, PA0 -
grandmallie wrote: »well good morning again~
I unfortunatly picked up a tray and forgot to put gloves on and was sent home from work... I dont need, this!!
my stomach is in knots.. I dont , like forgetting things, getting scolded, and or possibly fired..Im sure i will be the talk of the office today.. and will try and see What I can find on line for jobs..
So sorry to hear what happened. I am the same way when it comes to getting scolded...or fearful of being fired. It is sad that people around the office have nothing better to talk about. Why can't people be kind, understanding and care for others unconditionally? Surely that is what they would want if in your shoes. Life is too short to be mean. I could see myself checking the want-ads, too.
You are a wonderful person.....gloves or none
Sondre, South Fork, PA0 -
Apologies to all of y'all whose posts I read without responding. I haveta get some errands done today, including a new headlight.
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tngram2seven wrote: »HELLLLLLP I've fallen behind and I CAN'T CATCH UP!
There are so many posts I want to respond to but I'm only up through page 10! I have been reading furiously and giving thoughtful responses to all of you - they are just not typed out (kinda like the "Dear
Abby" and "Letters to the Editor" thoughts I never actually wrote and sent!).
It is my knee that is dodgey - sorry for the confusion!
I am loving how so many of you new gals have jumped right in! The more the merrier!
Janet - thanks for the ((hug)). It has really helped my knee feel all better!
Heather - A big part of me is so glad hubby will go on the cruise. Another big part of me is disappointed because I thought we might get out our transporter and all of us "Snow Babies" could come along on that trip! Think we would be too much for your hubby!?!?!
Sylvia - You have a thing for hospitals, girl. Praying everything is okay.
Well - I am going to try to read a little more if I can after I book my Southwest flight to Kansas to see my sister in July. This is the last day for their cheap get away fares and it will save sooooo much. Glad Southwest flies into Wichita from Nashville now.
EVERYONE and I do mean EVERYONE - you mean a lot to me. I know this journey is so much better with this group of friends!
TNToni
Hi TNToni,
Thank you for putting my thoughts into words. I am reading as fast and as long as I can....BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO CATCH UP EITHER!!
This is an awesome group of girls...so glad to be here.
I took on a second job, as candy dipping is full-time only from Sept through Easter. I am providing care to a lovely 92 year old woman with dementia and Alzheimer. My schedule changes from day to day which is completely out of the ordinary. I am having a bit of trouble eating the amount of veges I'd like because half of the time I don't know if I'm coming or going. I made the mistake of not asking enough questions before taking this job. Such as, how many days a week will I be working and how many hours per day. I am scheduled for a month at a time so I feel locked in for June. I am going to request specific days and hours for the month of July. I really want to get into the habit of eating well!
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Just found my running time for last year on the beach to chowder run I did a 8.32 minute mile in 26.42 minutes. It will b inerestIng to see if I will beat it this year.0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Yes! We are going to purchase the house of my dreams! Under 5,000 in immediate projects. Mainly to improve insulation which will save money in the long run.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
I'm soooo very happy for you!
Janet...SO- Significant Other
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grandmallie wrote: »back again~
I know where God closes a door he opens a window..
I am so glad you said that. The thought was going through my head but, I am cautious to speak my mind as I don't want to offend anyone. Sometimes He closes a window and opens a door.
It is truly hard to let go and let God. Believe me, I know. After being married for 22 years, I had to take my two children (12 and 13) and leave. I had no job, no car and no place to go (we lived my husbands home town). There was no choice for me, I had to trust. God took care of me like no one other than my father ever has! A woman I had taught religious ed with offered me a few rooms in the upper story of her home, temporarily. My dear friend, a religious sister (Catholic) came the very day I left and gave me the keys to a car saying, keep it as long as you need it. I still have the car, only now I own it. Within two weeks, I was working part-time. And today, seven years after, I am the humble owner of my very own house!!! It even has a garage and a big yard. NEVER doubt!!
Would you help me down from my soapbox now?
God bless you and keep you!!
Sondre, South Fork, PA
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Mary ~ congrats on your house and the repair costs.
Went to several garage sales today. At one the lady had some nice vintage jewelry (that's what I sell) but her prices were sky high. All I ended up with was a calaphon muffin pan which was a good buy for $2.
Watching cute little movies on the Hallmark Channel.
Carol - GA0 -
lhannon062709 wrote: »Apropos of nothing much, neither advising nor suggesting anything to anyone.... three things had to happen before I left my ex. 1) Told my brother if nothing changed by the time I was 50, I was leaving. He asked what I thought was going to change in the next two years that hadn't changed in 27.... 2) I lost 166 pounds post gastric bypass and found my self esteem. 3) I woke up on January 1st, 2008, looked at him, and thought, "I'd rather die alone than live with you."
I think none of us know what the others go through behind closed doors...
Thank you for sharing. I know exactly where you are coming from. I am so much better off and so are you!!
sondre South Fork, PA0 -
Mary - glad you are going for it! :flowerforyou: Wrapping up the asbestos sounds good.
Delicious dinner - sea bream with masses of fresh green veg and a "sauce vierge". The sauce had 2 tblsps of olive oil, but that's one each and I had no carbs. Love it!
DH picked up fresh apricots today so he has cooked them for dessert. With homemade yoghurt.
I am one happy woman.
Planted the plants in pots today. Our patio looks great! I love it when my dahlia, which we have had now for four years and every year looks as dead as a doornail when we get it out of storage in the garage, starts putting out healthy shoots! That must be a metaphor for something!
Lisa - how cool is that! Thanks for posting! :flowerforyou:
DH watching football tonight. Time to watch my own rubbish.
Heather UK0 -
grandmallie wrote: »ps and the director of nursing's daughter is the rec director down at the nursing home..
dont know if you need a degree for that or not...
at least down there the resident's love me lol
Does the home need a cook? office worker ? or ? You are known at the home,so maybe chat them up,letting them know what job you would accept.What about working in a school?Have you cosidered pet sitting? DD feeds & walks pets as her main job allows. Very well payed.
Maybe a pool would have exercise classes? A lot of Sr centers do & all are welcome. Best of luck. Pat
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grandmallie wrote: »Pip I would love to go to the summer cabin, and no that isnt my hubby, that is actually the local weatherman , ha ha ..
well this is how I see it my friends..
He can be very loving most of the time he is a LEO ... but is very anal... not to the point of OCD but pretty close..
I figure.. I have a roof over my head,food and wonderful friends..
he takes care of the bills and even though we have 2 homes the Florida one is payed off..the renter her rent pays for most of the upkeep and taxes,
, I have to go, to Lowes now and pick up switches for the elcetrician, I am the gopher, and the hubby today is pointing out everything I am doing wrong..
Oh how I would love to run away..
ta ta for now
um.... just my two cents. When somebody hands you a problem or what (in their asinine opinion you are doing wrong) hand it back to them with kindness. Example:
Husband to wife: I really need A,B,C, D from the store. It has to be picked up by 10AM.
Wife: Well that really is a problem.. Thank you for that information, what time are you going to the store.
Husband: No!!! I want you to do this!!!
Wife: I'm sorry I am not available, and my plans are not negotiable.
Just know that when you respond differently, the other person won't know what to do. Some react like 2 year olds and throw temper tantrums. Some will sulk and some will just keep pushing until you cave in to their demands. Make the decision to take care of yourself 1st!!! Respect yourself, your needs and your time and the folks in your life will eventually be respectful to you.
As a side note..... Just because a man pays the bills, he doesn't get the right to be disrespectful/hurtful/rude or demeaning. If he paid for all the things you do (cooking/cleaning/laundry/childcare/running errands etc) he would NOT be able to afford your services.
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Hell ya Pip, he couldn't afford me, thats right..
I have been waiting hand and foot on people all my life and all i get is pooped on.. go figure..
sometimes it doesnt pay to be nice....
have a ball at your summer home, I would be in 7th heaven if I were anywhere near a beach as I am a Cancer and the beach soothes me.0 -
grandmallie wrote: »Pip I would love to go to the summer cabin, and no that isnt my hubby, that is actually the local weatherman , ha ha ..
well this is how I see it my friends..
He can be very loving most of the time he is a LEO ... but is very anal... not to the point of OCD but pretty close..
I figure.. I have a roof over my head,food and wonderful friends..
he takes care of the bills and even though we have 2 homes the Florida one is payed off..the renter her rent pays for most of the upkeep and taxes,
, I have to go, to Lowes now and pick up switches for the elcetrician, I am the gopher, and the hubby today is pointing out everything I am doing wrong..
Oh how I would love to run away..
ta ta for now
um.... just my two cents. When somebody hands you a problem or what (in their asinine opinion you are doing wrong) hand it back to them with kindness. Example:
Husband to wife: I really need A,B,C, D from the store. It has to be picked up by 10AM.
Wife: Well that really is a problem.. Thank you for that information, what time are you going to the store.
Husband: No!!! I want you to do this!!!
Wife: I'm sorry I am not available, and my plans are not negotiable.
Just know that when you respond differently, the other person won't know what to do. Some react like 2 year olds and throw temper tantrums. Some will sulk and some will just keep pushing until you cave in to their demands. Make the decision to take care of yourself 1st!!! Respect yourself, your needs and your time and the folks in your life will eventually be respectful to you.
As a side note..... Just because a man pays the bills, he doesn't get the right to be disrespectful/hurtful/rude or demeaning. If he paid for all the things you do (cooking/cleaning/laundry/childcare/running errands etc) he would NOT be able to afford your services.
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Mom216 I agree with you about limit setting. I see it in the students I teach all the time. I tell the students who are getting upset about how someone is treating them to not let them have their power.I don't know what it is in human nature but if someone knows they can upset you they will do it again until you change how you react to them. That is why I like the saying" just because you see the hook does not mean you need to bite." It is your reaction that they fed off of you. It is advice I often work on taking myself. I am not perfect about it. Then I remember the saying that is referred to here often DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF GOOD.
Mary Congratulations! I am happy for you.
Chris love the idea of doing something for me I enjoy everyday (NSV) even if it just sitting in the backyard for ten minutes and petting my neighbor's dogs. MNMargaret
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Pip~ I don't get offended easy, so rant away...
electrician will be here until 5, and we are usually early eaters, DH knows I have been a tad bit stressed so we are going down to the shore for dinner after Tony leaves0 -
Grandmas lie- doesn't the "d" for dh, isn't that for darling? If so, u should just call him "h" or maybe "a" cuz he doesn't sound very darling at all :0/0
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mollywhippet wrote: »
Sylvia,
I am so happy to hear that the sun is shining in Kansas! What a big state. I drove across it 4 yrs ago and I thought it would never end. Have you lived there all your life?
Sondre
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No, I lived here till high school, then we moved to California. After HS I went in the Air Force and my family moved back to Kansas so when I got divorced and discharged I came back where my family was. Much later, I married a wonderful man who teaches at the local university, so now I'm stuck. I really don't like living in Kansas, and am not sure anybody does, but probably will be here forever. It's a big state if you drive east/west, but north/south isn't bad. I can get to Nebraska in a couple of hours, or 10 minutes to get go Missouri or Oklahoma.
Sylvia
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Hi Sylvia!
I'm not one to look at maps, so I didn't realize the east to west/north to south factor. I am glad to know that you are able to visit other states without spending days traveling. I find it interesting that your take on the state is most would chose not to live there. Driving through I felt that there were few communities and a great amount of farm land. Did you enjoy California? I was in San DiAgo about 5-6 years ago and I thought the climate was perfect.
Congrats on the wonderful man you married. They are a rare find in this day and age.
What do you do in your spare time? I like to visit flea markets and auctions.
Sondre, South Fork, PA0 -
Have a good day.Dealing with pain issues from a fall last week,gonna rest today.
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um.... just my two cents. When somebody hands you a problem or what (in their asinine opinion you are doing wrong) hand it back to them with kindness. Example:
Husband to wife: I really need A,B,C, D from the store. It has to be picked up by 10AM.
Wife: Well that really is a problem.. Thank you for that information, what time are you going to the store.
Husband: No!!! I want you to do this!!!
Wife: I'm sorry I am not available, and my plans are not negotiable.
Just know that when you respond differently, the other person won't know what to do. Some react like 2 year olds and throw temper tantrums. Some will sulk and some will just keep pushing until you cave in to their demands. Make the decision to take care of yourself 1st!!! Respect yourself, your needs and your time and the folks in your life will eventually be respectful to you.
Beautifully said. This applies to all the people in your life, not just husbands. (And no, I do see that the OP did not say or even imply it is only husbands who do this) I shall try this out on the co-worker who expects that because I have volunteered for a project the past 5 years that it automatically means I will do it this year. Um, nope. Time for someone else to step up. If I am the only one who will do it then it must not be that important.
Mia in MI0 -
Sondre - re calculating minutes walking, my wristwatch has a "chrono" function that keeps track of laps. So I set it going when I hit the sidewalk, hit it after 5 minutes for my switch from slow to fast, again when I wipe out and have to go back to slow ... I don't know how many laps it can handle, but I haven't hit its limit yet. At the end of the walk, I can add up the minutes at my two speeds.
Oh, and the next time I write an article about the price of sugar, can I call you for a comment? Or would your boss be interested in talking to a reporter?
You've done a grand job cutting out chocolate under your work circumstances! (I used to put away the occasional box of chocs at a time ...)
JanetM (New Orleans)
Hello JanetM,
I gave up watches some time ago. Everything I did required me to be somewhere at a certain time and I wanted to live a bit more stress free. I could carry my phone, aka my timepiece, and use the stop watch on it.
You are more than welcome to call on me regarding the price of sugar. The owner of the candy shop I work at is usually open to talking with people, as well. The key to talking with her is not to call at the height of the busy season, ie Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas.
Thank you for the uplifting words! Sometimes it is just really hard not to have a piece, especially when it is staring you in the face, or when your coworker asks you to taste test something.
How do you spend your days? Are you employed outside the home?
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Sondre - you won't believe how many times I posted trying to get a picture posted, I always, always messed up. Then I got it figured out. So don't worry one tiny bit. We've all BTDT. Where is South Fork? We lived in PA for many years, and I don't remember that city. What is it near?
bkrimpet - so serene
Michele in NC
Hi Michele in NC,
Forgive my late reply. To be honest, I didn't realize I could find things that were written to me until I searched my name today I am learning more every day.
South Fork is just outside Johnstown. We are the home to the Johnstown National Flood Memorial. This is a coal mining area. Of course, so much of central and western PA are. I lived over half my life in Harrisburg. Moved out this way after I married. My (now) ex-husbands family is from this area. So tell me, where in PA did you live? Do you have family here?
Sondre, South Fork, PA0
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