WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015
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Peach – Sending virtual hugs to you. Cleaning out the family home can be very hard.
True confessions time. I moved into my house 20 years ago. I had a large stack of boxes that I had never gotten around to unpacking. This stack took up most of the room I use for my computer. Then my Mom needed more care than she got in her own home so about 8 years ago we moved Mom out of her house. More boxes and stacks of stuff which went into my library. Then 3 years ago we decided to repair walls and paint half of the house. More stacks of boxes into the guest bedroom. Also, over the years as I got stuff that I couldn’t immediately find a home for it was added to the piles. Result – 3 rooms in my home piled high with stuff shut behind doors because I didn’t want anyone to see the state the rooms were in.
Two years ago we cleaned the public parts of the house and our bedroom for our annual party. I declared that the areas that had been cleared would stay cleared and we could not pile stuff up as we were accustomed to doing. This was a declaration I had made every year that we had the party, but this time it stuck. Cleaning the house for the party this year was a breeze as all I had to do was vacuum, dust and clean the bathrooms. It was such a joy I decided to tackle the guest room this year. Starting in May I hired someone to come over for 2 hours each week to help move/empty/refill boxes and generally keep me on track. This has worked better than I had hoped. I was going to be happy if I got one room cleaned out this year. The guest room was done in 4 weeks. This past Saturday we finished the last of the stuff in the computer room. I still have lots of boxes that I don’t quite know what to do with the contents, but there are much fewer of them and they are all labeled so I know what is in them.
The next step is the library. I dread this room because it is mostly stuff from my parents’ home. I know this room is a ticking time bomb filled with emotions and it will be much harder to take a stand that things must go. I’m going to deliberately take a 2 week break from clearing rooms before I start to tackle this one.
I am amazed at how much lighter I feel as I see stuff leaving the house. As I'm losing weight I'm losing the clutter. I know I have a long way to go before everything either has a place it belongs or leaves the house, but I am delighted at how far I have come in just 2 months. I have downgraded my mental image of myself as a hoarder and now see myself as a packrat. LOL!
Note to self: If I ever am in need of a new husband, #2 must not be a packrat. 2 packrats living together makes for very cluttered living.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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morning peeps -
mollywhippet - glad to hear you and the kids are safe after that wreck
godmom- yeah, you don't want to piss a mexican off, least of all this one lolol.
janetr - thanks :0) i don't write much anymore, don't know why. eating 1 potato chip isn't gonna kill you, but when you start hittin on the whole bag, well... uh.. that's another story.
charm4u = you are a strong woman to have survived that. we should swap stories. my #1 husband was my abuser and alcoholic. had a loaded gun (cocked it) to my head while he was driving down a country road while he was royally drunk. all he needed was to hit a bump or "accidentally" pull the trigger. mom dis-owned me for 12 years because of him and the situation. guess it wasn't my time.
gawworth - nice to have support on the food front w/family.
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Grits- sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
Sylvia- it is hard to get over a traumatic experience. I still won't drive in a snow storm. But I do drive now.
5,000 steps in from mowing so far. Taking a little break.
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Dana, Central Indiana – Welcome! I was so glad to see that 2 years after your divorce you are the happiest you have ever been. I have a friend who has been married for 26 years, stay-at-home wife the entire time (because her husband wanted it that way), 58 years old and her husband announced 3 months ago that he doesn’t want to be married any more. She didn’t see it coming and is a basket case. I’m trying my best to be supportive. I know she has a long way to go before she realizes she is better off without him, but she is not yet ready to hear that and/or believe it. It is my sincere hope that one day emotionally she will be where you are. Any hints on things you wish your friends had said or had not said when you were first hit with the divorce request?
And yes, you can do this!
DeeDee in gorgeous NC – Once upon a time I was having an asthma attack before it was diagnosed as asthma so I was sitting in my doctor’s office trying to figure out what the heck was wrong with me. I described the feeling as “I feel like my 13lb cat is sitting on my chest.” The doctor just looked at me in a puzzled manner. I totally get how you feel when your dog sits on you.
Grits – Someone a few pages back had a wonderful explanation of calorie deficit. Basically, your DGD would look up her BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) or her RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) for her goal weight. That would be the number of calories her body would use if she did no exercise and were that weight. If she sets her calories at that count and continues to exercise, she should lose weight at a reasonable rate. If she exercises a lot she might want to eat some of those exercise calories. I set a calories limit in MFP as well as a percentage of macro nutrients to make sure I eat a balanced diet. She might want to do the same.
Michele in NC – Thanks for your words to Alison. They were exactly what I was thinking when I read her post. For many years I was fat and heathy. Size does not indicate state of health.
Where in NC do you live? If you’d feel better about not giving specifics in a public forum but are willing to chat about specifics one-on-one, kindly send me a friend request and we can chat behind the scenes. I am giving serious consideration to NC as a state to retire to and am curious about your area’s weather, bug status, economic status, medical facilities, etc.
Alison – I was very glad to read that you let DH know he hurt your feelings. He needs to learn that you are his ally and he cannot take his frustrations out on you.
Margaret and Drkatiebug – I had not heard about either the lion or red door. I have the red door. Now to see how DH feels about a lion guarding the front porch.
OK. Page 90 just finished. It was my last page when I started reading it and now I see we’ve hit page 92. I’ll stop here for a bit and come back later.
[ Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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Just back from water aerobics. When I was leaving the young instructor said to me what are you doing besides water aerobics, I said nothing. She said really, I can really tell you've lost weight. I told her I had got back on my eating program. She said I like it when you're in class you have so much energy, I think it motivates the others. I told her thanks, I'm here to work. It so made my day!!!!0 -
Mia - way to go, just keep at it and it will happen.
Janetr OKC0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Mary, we are all with you on every box you move and every step you take.
Janetr, you missed your change for a minute of fame??? LOL As I recall, didn’t you say that you didn’t see the actual wreck? I laugh sometimes at the things our local new will put on just to have something. And don’t you hate it when those potato chips sneak silently into our mouths. And they are pretty much right, that ya can’t eat just one.
Nancy, so glad you got away from that situation even if it meant losing your daughter. No one should have to go through that.
Joyce, sorry you didn’t sleep well last night. Hopefully you can sleep better when you are busy with your company. You enjoy them while they are there.
Heather, yes I’m watching you and keeping you company, but don’t know why you didn’t sleep last night?
Let’s have a great day.
Allison, it does sound like chaos at work. I know you will keep ‘em straight. They are so lucky to have you.
Janetr, glad the headache is getting better. I have joked about wishing sugar would do that to me also. The truth is, I don’t really eat that much sugar unless it’s on a starch and I try to stay away from those. (I do miss my cinnamon rolls)
Mary, I think (know) I’d count mowing the lawn as my exercise, too. Just don’t overdo because I’m right with you until this move is over. ((Hugs))
Sylvia, I know what you mean about being a little scared to drive. I think that is pretty normal after an accident. It just makes you punchy for a while. Hopefully it will pass quickly since you have to drive the Grands so much.
Mia, congrats on getting done what you have accomplished! Now you are at the point that some year, you can say, “we haven’t even opened this box in “x” years, so it can go in the trash”. I know the last room will be more difficult, but you can do it. Glad you and the house are feeling lighter all the time.
Pip, so glad it wasn’t your time. We like having you here!!!
to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
It’s a beautiful day in SC. The humidity is noticeably lower today which makes all the difference, and the temperature is back down to normal. I am concerned about all the dry places throughout the country with fireworks on the Fourth of July. It is so easy to start a grass fire when things are extra dry. We don’t really have any plans for the Fourth but I hope those of you that do, have a wonderful and safe day.
I wish us all a healthy and happy week ahead.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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I'm back now, after a very intense week with son and grandchildren visiting. I have tried to keep up with the reading but haven't had a chance to write anything. At the beginning of the week I started a notepad file but later on I didn't always have time even for that. Do please forgive me if I've missed commenting on anything important!
JanetR - Nice hearing about the view out your window! I thoroughly enjoy sitting by my own picture window and watching the birds/hares/ptarmigans/weasels and whatever else is out there. It's better than TV! I hope when too I'm old and decrepit to get out of the house I'll still have eyesight good enough to watch the show.janetr7476 wrote: »I love looking out over the pecan orchard and back to the llama pasture and seeing nothing but green. We spend most of our time in our Florida room so we can see the outdoors from inside.
Heather - I'm with you 100% on that. A dinner should be uninterrupted! At an intellectual level I can understand this new(ish) trend that the chef descends on the guests and gives a long lecture about each course. Okay, he or she put lots of effort into composing the meal, but come ON, get real! Can't they just leave us alone to talk about our own affairs? We can always ask to talk to the chef if we want to compliment him/her for something particularly delectable.cityjaneLondon wrote: »The mural goes right around the room, including the doors. It truly is fabulous. It's called, if I remember, An Expedition in Search of Rare Meats. I love it in there because there is NO music and the waiters are good.
Heather again - I also need routines. For me, "home" means four different places (not counting my parents' two homes, which also feel like home) and they are all totally different in terms of cooking gear, food availability, stress level, who else is around, and so on. It's a terrific struggle adapting my routines so they work in each home. Like you, I find that other people can help me in the struggle. Unfortunately, my subconscious still believes that calories you consume when nobody is watching don't count.cityjaneLondon wrote: »Those of you with busy jobs and who travel a lot with little chance of a routine I really admire you if you can even lose an ounce. I would be a mess! I love my good routine days and it really works for me weight wise. If I am alone and kicked out of routine I REALLY struggle. [...] I'm ok with other people around to anchor me.
Speaking of delectable, your shrimp/garlic/chili orgy sounds absolutely divine! I firmly intend to replicate that meal first chance I get! However, living where I do, not far from Norway's prime shrimping grounds, I've become spoiled on FRESH shrimp. Hmm... Maybe I'll make an extra trip in to the nearest fishmonger, even though it's a two-hour drive.
Sylvia - When I came to this it totally cracked me up. I had just read Heather's post about "An Expedition in Search of Rare Meats". A bit of antelope fit right in!mollywhippet wrote: »I made orange chicken and brown rice for dinner and they loved it - after they added salt to theirs. And we had the best antelope we've had so far this season.
Joyce - What an awful day you had back on the 24th (and described on the 25th), when your husband walked out on the restaurant where you'd planned what you wanted to eat. I appreciated the retort you thought of when your husband asked "Where do you want to go?" ("HMMM, maybe to court????") I would never be quick-witted enough even to think of something like that. I also admire that you were able to see past all your husband's current nastiness to the tough situation he's up against, and that might be causing it. You're a grown-up!
Lenora - Great to hear that your nurse and MD are happy with your progress. Cutting the fat% and upping the muscle% is exactly what I want to do and I'm probably not the only one on this thread with that ambition... I bought myself a scales that measured BMI, fat%, muscle% and visceral fat. The first time I stepped on it I had the shock of my life: 23% muscle and 46% fat!!?? I thought there must be something wrong with it until my husband tried it and got a much lower fat% and much higher muscle%. Okay, he's a man and different proportions are to be expected, but still, the difference was big enough to convince me that it wasn't just that something wrong with the scales.
Cheri - You wrote about your son "He isn't one to share and I don't want to push him too hard for info." My grown daughter is the same, so I can guess what you're going through. I'd like to know a bit more about what's going on in her life, but it is her life, not mine, and I respect that. So no pushing from me either. I hope you snapped up a few tidbits during your visit to Chicago.
MNMargaret - Your line about standing by some flowers at the Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul threw me straight back into my childhood. I grew up in Minneapolis and one of my favorite excursions was to that conservatory. Ah, the humid scented air when you walked in through the door, the lily pond with goldfish swimming in it, and especially the grotto at the end of one wing, full of greenery dripping moisture down into the little pool with pennies and nickels shining on the bottom... It makes me want to be 8 years old again!
Mary from Minnesota - You chimed in and asked if Margaret remembered the pony ride and the giant tortoise. Thanks for doing that, because I had forgotten! I can see the pony ride now, but only vaguely. My middle sister was the "horsey" one, so the pony ride was her thing. But that tortoise... Yes, yes! I also recollect the vending machines where you could pay a dollar or some other outrageous sum and watch through the glass dome while a plastic animal was molded right before your eyes! And does anyone remember the little roller-coaster there at Como Park? As I've mentioned before, I'm uncomfortable with heights and that tiny kiddy roller-coaster is the only one I've ever truly enjoyed.
Back to MNMargaret - That yellow desk and its matching chair are exactly the same shape as a set my grandmother refurbished - it must be 50 years ago now, before Antiques Road Show made us aware of the value of the original finish. She did them up in black lacquer with gold trim. Beautiful! She also had a lot of other antiques that she left as they were, including a set of Hitchcock chairs with their original paint.
Becca by the beach - Nice to hear about your wildlife - the elk and the eagles. Sounds almost like home!
Sylvia - So sorry to hear about your van being totalled. Thank goodness nobody was hurt! The lives and health of all the people involved are what is most important. Even a brand new van is just "stuff".
Awww, Poop. Bigger or no, you sure look sweet! And don't think I don't notice the coordinated wardrobe the two of you are wearing...
An older pic of us when I was bigger
I'll get back later with an update on the grandkids' visit. Now it's nearly dinnertime ovah heeya.
Penny at the Pole
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Mia in MI, I am in the same situation you are with the "stuff" from other people. When my great aunt died, I was the only one in the area, so I had to go clean out her apartment (she never had kids). So I ended up with a couple of bo><es (my >< is broken) of pictures and cards/ letters of hers. Then when my aunt died, I ended up with several more (she had only one child who was developmentally delayed). Then, when my cousin had to move in with me because he was no longer living on his own, I got all his "stuff". And I worked as a mental health advocate, and I have reams of information for that, even though I am no longer working. It is hard to toss training materials, etc. Before I took in the girls, I was able to confine all this to an unused room, but now it has spread all over my office area. And it is hard to deal with- so many decisions. These two wonderful women left no descendants, and I hate to just toss their photos, etc. but no one really is interested. My kids won't be interested when I am gone. So I know I need to do precisely what you are doing, but have not been able to make much headway! Maybe I will get some inspiration from you!0
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@Lagopus Cheri - You wrote about your son "He isn't one to share and I don't want to push him too hard for info." My grown daughter is the same, so I can guess what you're going through. I'd like to know a bit more about what's going on in her life, but it is her life, not mine, and I respect that. So no pushing from me either. I hope you snapped up a few tidbits during your visit to Chicago.
Actually I was able to glean some information (in a round about way) about where he is in his health/fitness journey. He had purchased and was wearing a Fitbit Charge HR. I mentioned to him I was thinking of upgrading from my pocket pedometer to something more current and that would sync with MFP. He took out his phone and showed me how the Fitbit Charge HR linked to MFP and all the information I could use from wearing this type of fitness monitor. It was quite informative and he was happy with the results he was getting and seeing. This exchange gave me enough information that he was aware of his weight gain and that he had to do something about it. As a matter of fact we had to do some changes in our eating plans for the weekend do to our delay in arriving in Chicago and the weather. Our daughter does not like change when plans have been laid out for her(this is due to her disabilities). I asked her brother to call her and work something out. Turns out he was concerned that we all had enough calories in our daily amounts left for which type of restaurant we were choosing to go to! My daughter and I who are both MFP losers were like WHAT!? Good information was obtained this weekend and now the 3 of us are healthier weight and fitness journeys.
It is sometimes difficult to remember that they are young adults out on their own now and don't necessarily want you "all up in their business". We call it love and concern for their well-being and they call it something else entirely. Fine line to walk in life.
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janetr7476 wrote: »
Just back from water aerobics. When I was leaving the young instructor said to me what are you doing besides water aerobics, I said nothing. She said really, I can really tell you've lost weight. I told her I had got back on my eating program. She said I like it when you're in class you have so much energy, I think it motivates the others. I told her thanks, I'm here to work. It so made my day!!!!
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I had a totally stressed out day today. Im trying to sort out my house so I can move. Had to talk to the local housing department to start looking for a new home. I want to down size. This totally inconsiderate housing woman did not make my stress levels any easier. I ended up swearing at her (if you knew me this is totally out of character). After putting the phone down on her, I rang back and got her again...sigh I told her it was no use me talking to her because of her attitude and asked to be put through to someone else. She said she had made a complaint to her manager, so I said fine Ill talk to them. I could not have had a more helpful understanding person take over. I am so angry at the first woman for not understand when I said I have post traumatic stress, she didnt understand and didnt care to understand.
On a lighter note, I decided I want to try to tat one of these (tatting is my new stress relief)
Kate
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Nancy and Miriam, I am so sorry for all you have endured. You are both incredibly strong women. I admire you for that.
Today was a nice cool morning, so we walked our 2.65 miles, then DH hit the back yard with the lawn mower while I tackled the shrubbery with the trimmer. We did that for an hour then traded places. I have 16000 steps and haven't even had lunch. The walkway and driveway still need to be blown off, but our batteries are out of juice, as are we!
My sister is coming to visit for the 4th, so everything will be nice and clean by then. Thank goodness for company every now and then!0 -
Another Monday! I meant to reflect on my goals for June today, but MFP search function can't seem to find my first post so I can't quote them exactly... bad planning, and a good argument for putting them in my signature as I've seen some of you do so I am reminded every day!
But I think I'm doing OK. I've been logging in every day and staying pretty active. I didn't log this weekend but I did check in and I did keep an eye on what I was eating. More importantly, I managed to resist the urge to eat when I was lonely or bored.
There was a benefit event at a city park yesterday to help flood victims in my town, and I rode my bicycle over there. That's kind of a big deal because my husband was working so I had to go alone. I struggle with social anxiety, so going out among strangers all by myself is a real accomplishment.
Hope everyone's week is starting out well!
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Gritsandsluts: for what it's worth, protein shakes on an empty stomach make me nauseated.
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I got the distinguished flying cross my dad earned in WWll. As I said I think my preserving of the family treasures is my way of dealing with the sale of my mom's house. I have also found such a great person who understands how to properly preserve them. I want to take advantage of the opportunity while I can. As you can see she figured out a way so you can read the back of the metal with my dad's name and date he earned the metal. I told her she needs to submit this to one of the magazines she showed me with ideas how to display a metal. She far out past any of the other ideas she showed me.
When I picked up the metal I told her that my mom who has trouble remembering much of anything remembered that yellow daffodil painting she framed. She said it gave her goose bumps.
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Tomorrow is my 64th birthday and I am playing the Beatles' song "When I'm 64" over and over. DH and I have been singing and dancing. Who knew we'd ever make it this far?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViKkjSzdwL4
Have a great Monday!
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Had to talk to the local housing department to start looking for a new home. I want to down size. This totally inconsiderate housing woman did not make my stress levels any easier. I ended up swearing at her (if you knew me this is totally out of character). After putting the phone down on her, I rang back and got her again...sigh I told her it was no use me talking to her because of her attitude and asked to be put through to someone else. She said she had made a complaint to her manager, so I said fine Ill talk to them. I could not have had a more helpful understanding person take over. I am so angry at the first woman for not understand when I said I have post traumatic stress, she didnt understand and didnt care to understand.
Kate
I am trying to help my son with his local housing agency, Boulder Housing Partners. He has had a leak in his ceiling for three years, and the slum landlord has yet to repair the roof properly so it doesn't leak. Last YEAR I filed a complaint with the City of Boulder, but the repair still did not work. He cannot even get the landlord to return phone calls, so I got on email and sent multiple letters outlining the problem and we are waiting the results. I want to report both agencies to the feds, since they are abusing federal dollars not providing safe housing. My son was told, "you can move" but he has a severe social phobia, depression, PTSD, etc. and he cannot get to the grocery store, much less look for a new apartment. It is so frustrating dealing with people like that! I wish you luck in your efforts, Kate!0 -
Hi all! Just checking in to keep me on track!
So far, so good. I have eaten quite a lot, but everything was calorie free or minimal calories. Feel quite stuffed actually, so dinner will be later than usual.
DJ kept me on my exercise regime, the full 600, and I did my quota of writing. The lawn man came to fertilise and weed kill. Then I watched my film - The Grand Budapest Hotel - quite good. Then I watered the garden. The blackcurrants are looking fantastic. Will watch a recorded film tonight. Hope I can stay awake!
DH should be back around 11pm. I have decided not to have my normal 6 pm alcoholic drink as that would spell disaster for my resolve. Had a mocktail instead.
Lamb and lots of veg curry with raita for supper soon. No rice. Need something delicious for dessert as DH didn't leave me any stewed fruit. I know later tonight will be danger time.
I might thaw out some frozen raspberries. :bigsmile:
Love to all. Wish me luck for tonight.
Heather in the UK warming up for a heatwave. :ohwell:
Lagopus - this is the restaurant at Tate Britain. Actually this is the less interesting side of the mural, but I was sitting against the most elaborate bit, but it gives an idea. I was there very early, waiting for my friend to arrive.
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Joyce, Indiana - ??? I don’t have a profile pic up yet so your comment was directed to someone else. I shall now have to keep my eyes out for a musical clock in someone’s background as it sounds intriguing.
Nancy and Miriam – Thank you for sharing your stories. Such heartbreak. You are both strong women for having gotten out of your situations. I’m so sorry the cost was so high. I hope that one day your children realize the lies they were told growing up.
Yvonne in TX – Hooray for doing (and surviving) something outside of your comfort zone. That is huge.
Renny – Happy Birthday! I love that you are singing and dancing today.
Mia in MI
June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere
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DJ - lOL. I promise I won't over do the mowing. You probably already exercised and I don't want to wear you out! I'm glad to hear that the humidity has dropped. That will make it much more comfortable.
Penny - I must have missed it, are you from Minnesota or visited here? I remember the roller coaster and all the rides. I went on them often. Our school used to go there at the end of the school year every year during grade school.
Drkatiebug- you really were working hard out in your yard weren't you. I am mowing my lawn today. I usually get over 15,000 steps doing that.
Yvonne- good for you getting out. I have trouble going out by myself as well.
MNMargaret - The medal looks great in the frame. She does excellent job.
It started to rain well I was mowing the lawn so I came in for a lunch break. Time to go back out. It was more like a cloudburst.
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Happy Monday ! ! !
I was hoping to get caught up at work, then get caught up here, but it looks like it is just not going to happen. So far I think I am done with billing, but I have plenty of actual paper to sort and deliver, then scan and import. And I'm not sure how it is all organized by the young man that worked for me, so I have no idea how long that will take.
I don't see any way that I can win the contest at work. I know I ate popcorn last night, and didn't log any foods after breakfast, but I am UP 2 pounds from when I left last week, which means I still have 20 pounds to lose by August 1, and if I succeed, it will be unhealthy. So, water, ice tea, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein (I can't give that up this week, because I donate blood on Saturday). So, I guess I'm out my $40
Now that I bought groceries over lunch, at least I have some fresh fruits and vegetables to eat at work, so I can get back to exercise tomorrow bright and early. I still want to do my best to at least come close.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
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Happy Monday Ladies!
I had a nice weekend although the lightning and thunderstorms were rather severe at times. Managed to fit a little shopping in, a 5 year olds birthday party, church, dinner with our pastor and his wife, and riding to a small local city to look at a couple of trees with the SO. I am feeling much better than last week thank goodness. I did apologize to the SO for being so snarky.
Sylvia: What a scare! Glad you were able to walk away! The heck with the van!
Heather: A very nice picture and an adorable GD!
Lisa: I started reading “This Little Pig” Thursday afternoon and finished it Friday afternoon. I absolutely loved it . When is the Book 2 of the series coming out? Loved the wedding pictures. As a matter of fact I have been looking at a gown just like that one with red detailing. Happy Anniversary!
JanetMMc: I had a partial hysterectomy because I was only 31 and the doctor was afraid that I might go into menopause and need hormone therapy. Congratulations on your 2 pound release.
Lenore: Oh Southern Ladies! I understand how you felt meting your DDIL the way you did. We have a way of believing there are appropriate ways to go about doing things. First impressions are oh so important. It’s hard for me to get over my first impressions as well. I forgot to insert the mandatory (for all Southern Ladies) “Bless Your Heart” at the end of the first sentence.
Becca: I love the idea of watching elk and eagles. It just sounds soothing
Michele: When you get the answer to “what is with kids these days” please let me know. Perhaps it will help me in my perpetual state of confusion and upset with the kids.
Kim: Great Laugh! Great pretend husband!
Renny: That sandwich looks great! Hanover tomatoes are ready in our area now. I think we ate a couple of pounds of them already. Just a sliced up tomato with some salt and pepper or some onion and cucumber slices works for us!
Cheri: The SO and I are going to Chicago the first weekend in September for the North Coast Jazz Festival. I’ve always wanted to go there and especially to the Field Museum to see the lions from the movie “The Ghost and The Darkness”.Heather: What in the world could happen that would cause you to be involved in an altercation. You didn’t hit anyone did you?
Poopy: Beautiful poems!
DrKatiebug: Loved your response to the Microsoft people too!
Allison: Good for you! Keep up the good work standing up for yourself! The SO occasionally allows his lips to continue when his brain must be telling him to stop! There has always been a big size difference between the two of us. So I decided that whenever he would say anything even a little negative about my size I would retaliate by telling him he was the boneyest (how the heck do you spell that?
) man that I had ever been in a relationship with. Then I promptly go make him some cream cheese cornbread and/or potatoes so I can fatten him up a little. (Pip! Please try to behave.)
Terri: Glad you had a great time and found a potential new member for us!
MNMargaret: Loved the garden pictures. I have a small area at the end of my driveway that I hope to establish a couple of rose bushes in to replace an azalea that died this winter.
Miriamwithcats: My Dad was verbally abusive (no cursing just extremely critical); he was a great provider; smart as a whip; and we knew he loved us. My mother would occasionally look at him during one of his rants and say tell him “That’s Enough!”. That would be the end of it. Finally in young adulthood (probably because I majored in psychology) I figured out that he had a genius IQ but honestly could not figure out emotional thinking and why people could be so illogical. I pretty much adopted the same behavior my mom had which was pretty mild. When he would cross the line I would say “I don’t appreciate what you just said and I don’t think you understand my point of view so we will not discuss this further.” He accepted that and would back off or apologize. (Allison – I hope Tom is more like this and that standing up for yourself makes him pause so that his lip can sync with his brain.)
I can believe I've spent the entire morning reading and writing...Guess I'll need to get some work done on my desk.
Tere in Richmond VA
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No, Mary, you haven't really missed anything, because I haven't previously mentioned that I lived in Minneapolis from about 6 months of age and into my teens. I don't think about it much, because it meets the criteria for ancient history, i.e. before the Beatles broke up. (Now there's a group who knew how to write music! Thanks for the link, Renny, and Happy Birthday!) Still, if there's anyplace I'm originally from it's SE Minneapolis. We always lived east of the Mississippi. I went to Marcy, Tuttle and Pratt, then Marshall High, which became Marshall-University High while I was there. I think I finished 10th grade before we moved abroad.0
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REBEL - happppyyyyyyyy bbddaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Terri - sorry about your challenge at work. It's not worth $40 to eat unhealthy. You are right about that. Just keep doing what you know is right and you will be down a lot of weight by August 1.
Renny- Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day celebrating!
Yvonne- I grew up in south Minneapolis. I did live in Southeast Minneapolis for a couple years as an adult though. Very interesting how small the world really is.
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DJ wrote - "Janetr, you missed your change for a minute of fame??? LOL As I recall, didn’t you say that you didn’t see the actual wreck? I laugh sometimes at the things our local new will put on just to have something. And don’t you hate it when those potato chips sneak silently into our mouths. And they are pretty much right, that ya can’t eat just one."
Exactly, DJ, I told her that I didn't see anything I was in bed the siren and lights woke us, she said you can just tell what you just told me, which was she was hit in front of our driveway, skided across the street, flipped over, etc. lol0 -
4 DAY WORK WEEK = THEN
V E G A S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hooray for Vegas. I lived in So Cal for a few years, about 3 hr drive from Vegas. We'd run up there on occasion. As its constantly changing, I never get tired of it. So jealous Have fun!! 0 -
Happy Monday ! ! !
I was hoping to get caught up at work, then get caught up here, but it looks like it is just not going to happen. So far I think I am done with billing, but I have plenty of actual paper to sort and deliver, then scan and import. And I'm not sure how it is all organized by the young man that worked for me, so I have no idea how long that will take.
I don't see any way that I can win the contest at work. I know I ate popcorn last night, and didn't log any foods after breakfast, but I am UP 2 pounds from when I left last week, which means I still have 20 pounds to lose by August 1, and if I succeed, it will be unhealthy. So, water, ice tea, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein (I can't give that up this week, because I donate blood on Saturday). So, I guess I'm out my $40 Now that I bought groceries over lunch, at least I have some fresh fruits and vegetables to eat at work, so I can get back to exercise tomorrow bright and early. I still want to do my best to at least come close.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee
Good job, Terri for making the decision to "still try". No matter how close you get or how far away you are, if you don't try you won't make progress. Hang in there, you got this!! 0
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