WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105
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Here is a photo from my childhood. We didn't have much but man we were happy. I am the brunette in the very chic jumper.
I finally caught up to all you ladies. I'm sure it won't last . Lol
Linda , IA - Roots and wings. Love that quote
Heather - My DH brings home chips, gluten free cookies, pop and let's not forget pop.
We all have our down days, I'm sure that tomorrow will be better.
Katiebug - Keep it up . You are almost to the 10 lb. mark. The scale has not moved for me for a very long time.
Mindy - Diverticulitis. Have you had any operation or can you control yours with diet? DH had surgery in April and ended up with Ileostomy. They are going to do the reversal in October.
First day at Whole Foods is behind you. Easy Peasy Pumpkin Pie from here on in.
Lillian - Yeah for birthday parties and cuddles. Frost? Oh, dear. It was cooler here on Friday but no frost. It snowed in the Pass and in Calgary. Definitely not ready for that yet.
Lenora - I agree it is hard to keep up but it is always interesting. Walking on the dirt road doesn't sound so bad to me.
Putting your family in my prayers.
DJ - Chico can put a smile on any one's face. Today he walked across our living room on his hind legs (he does this occasionally) Why? Who knows? Havanese make good circus dogs. I'm thinking he should have his own Facebook page or blog or something.
Barbie - Is Isagenix available in Canada? You certainly have energy.
Becca - Moroccan Mint is one of my favourites. Tonight I crushed a mint leaf just to enjoy the aroma.
I want to travel to Onederland with you. We can do this.
Never going to say I'm stuffed. Lol
Pip - Fur babies are so smart. We just think we own them. They have us trained well.
Terri - A woman with a tiara can conquer the world!!
My posts are probably too long and people probably fall asleep reading but this place is safe and I love it.
DH took me for breakfast at Cora's. Nice gesture but he spoiled it by going on facebook (Hey! I'm right here), complaining about the way she poured coffee, that the ketchup bottle wasn't full, how much the meal was costing, etc. etc. I guess he tried.
Breakfast, dropping off trailer, tire shopping, Costco,dead heading and watering flowers. I never got to anything on my list.
We did manage to take a walk with Chico.
Off tomorrow and going to pencil in some fun.
-Sharon in Sunny Southern Alberta
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morning ladies~
2 days of pulling staples out of hardwood.. I am sore.. not in the mood for the gym,but will go for a walk.. then go see DFIL.. they have had to up his trazidone to 2 times a day as he is getting alot more agitated lately..
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Barbie - you look great and as if you are having fun! :flowerforyou:
I am feeling a bit better today and decided to give myself a spruce up with hair, toes, fingers etc all done. I will put on some makeup and go out this pm to get the stuff for DH's birthday cake. I was getting in a slump and feeling a mess. My memoir will have to wait another day. Recovering from our visitors has been a bit like recovering from a holiday. I am not a good "switcher" back into routine and it takes me a while to find my equilibrium.
Yesterday I had a mini binge in the evening and ate a little too much. That is usually because my self esteem is at a low level. Sorting out my physical appearance is a good start. Getting to grips with jobs to do is another step.
It is pouring with rain at the moment so skies are leaden.
Love to all. Heather UK
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I just figured out how to sync map my walk with MFP.. no more having to figure that out..0
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Sharon, yes, Isagenix is available in Canada. You can't buy it in stores, only online. Heather, you really challenge yourself to do all the fun entertaining and traveling you do and still maintain routines of writing and exercising. Taking a break and treating yourself sounds like a good idea.
August Resolutions (with week three comments)
*walk 15,000 steps a day (more than that every day)
*drink 9 glasses a water a day (every day)
*weight training twice a week(six times so far this month)
*thoroughly clean guest room (made a small beginning)
*thoroughly organize linen closet (not yet)
*speak up--don't sulk (I didn't realize how often I sulked when I thought I was being "a good sport" by not complaining)---words and tone of voice matter a lot
Barbie from NW Washington where you have to bundle up to walk the dogs before sunrise
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Sharon, very stylish jumper. I had one just like it when I was around six or seven.
Mindy, that was some serious Kohl's cash with the Surge purchase. I know you will enjoy it. I just have a flex, but I am totally addicted. I got my daughter one back in February, and it drove me crazy that she would let the battery die, not wear it, etc. well, she finally caught the bug and is ahead of me on the leaderboard.0 -
Has anybody heard of the brand Think? Suppose to be great shoes.
I had not heard of these, so I Googled. They seem to be very well made made and comfortable. They certainly cost more than anything I've ever bought. They only had one style of sneaker and it was $260! They have a huge selection of sandals. Zappos carries them, and they get good reviews.
Thanks to bringing them to my attention. I might have to try a pair of their Mary Janes.
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Sharon love the reminder it takes very little to make you happy. Great picture.
A friend of mine bought Tahoe (sp?) for her sandals and loves them. I haven't had a chance to look for them yet.
Will be busy again most of the day getting things ready for my son's move. MNMargaret 0 -
Happy Monday Morning, afternoon, evening everyone...
The wedding is over, it went well, everyone survived... we're staying at my friend's house, and all her children and grandchildren leave today. Looking forward to a couple of well-deserved days of rest and quiet. Love the kids, but noise levels have been out of sight for days. We're supposed to go out in their speedboat on one of the local lakes Tuesday, and/or Wednesday. Looking forward to that. Flying back out on Thursday, staying in Midland/Odessa for the night and doing some shopping on Friday.
Not planning to go back to work until Monday, the 31st... giving us the whole weekend to get ourselves back together. But... we'll see what happens. Just enjoying the breather.
Eating has been horrible, at best. Did get to go running once, but my anti-inflammatories are giving me such issues with acid that I've had to stop taking them. Combined with cooler temperatures, I feel like someone's hammering on my knees. Getting old kinda sucks. If I just get back without GAINING significant weight, I'll feel like I triumphed. Routine can't be overestimated in terms of how much easier it is to both lose and maintain lost weight.
Regards,
Lisa from West Texas, in smoky, hazy Montana the rest of the week0 -
Lisa – That's putting it in a nutshell! Every break in my routine reminds me of the value of plodding along as usual.lhannon062709 wrote: »Routine can't be overestimated in terms of how much easier it is to both lose and maintain lost weight.
Glad to hear you're going to have some time for chillin' without the chillen.
Poop, your photo of the dogs exudes pure pleasure. You did the right thing by them, letting them swim as soon as possible. I love your Airstream, and absolutely adore the t-shirt you made with the cyclist pulling it! Sometimes I wish I could leave everything behind and switch to compact living.
/Penny, finally back at the Pole0 -
morning peep - sickles -
drkatie - :0) just checkin
whippet - i saw a whippet and immediatley thought of you..careful w/your dizzy spells, hope they go away.
janetr - careful with that knee
mtowne - congrats on your fitbit! i've never used one, have fun with it!
godmom - we don't camp in the airstream. we started out as tent campers at our lot that we have by the ocean. there was a little shed that was built on the property that we cleaned out and now we stay in that. the airstream has only been used once since we got it and that was for the MS ride last year. we are going to take it again for this years ride. we plan on living in it when he retires.
jmkmom - we've only used it once. that's the way we got it. when we get closer to retiring, i'll put my stamp on it. right now, why bother, it's in storage and this will be the 2nd time we will use it. we're strong but i dunno if we're THAT strong. maybe if it was just the shell i think we could pull it. lololol.
be careful with taking your pills, wowzers!
dreamwriter - very fashionable jumper there!0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Michele, I pretty much read all the posts and I did miss about Vince being in the hospital?? What happened? Is he okay? I also don’t recall a question about hay other than the one that we discussed about using straw rather than hay?? I normally post once in the morning and once before I go to bed and my posts still seem really long. Not sure that is worse than having 10 or 15 short ones but who knows?
Heather, didn’t you say that you and DH would go to Paris? When is that planned? Is the strike going to curtail any of your activities? I recall that you weren’t going to get involved in DH’s BD Party, but none of us ever really thought that could happen. *pushing that pile over a little more while no one is looking*
Pip, reading about the car door hitting your shoulder just sent chills up my spine. Eewwww Be careful.
Barbie, okay I tried standing on my head to see the picture, but still can’t tell too much. I am dizzy though. LOL You look great and I’m sure you had fun.
MNMargaret, just be careful not to overdo. That moving is for the young, fer sure.
Sylvia, it was so good to hear from you and I enjoyed reading your post so much that I read it again. I felt like we were on the phone chatting with each other.
You are so good to son and grands and they are lucky to have you. I understand how good it makes you feel to be able to help. I’ve been very thankful to be able to help my DD at times that she needed it. I know you would like to make goodies for DGD to have at school, but just enjoy the fact that they have to be store bought. The kids probably wouldn’t appreciate/know the difference. lol I didn’t know the schools did that but I understand. I wish you had taken pictures of the Rottie and Daisy. Aren’t some of the BIG dogs just such bundles of love? Glad you got to visit with them.
Mindy, wow that would be a splurge for me! Congrats and now you can put it to good use. At that price, I’d expect it to cook my meals and clean up the kitchen.
But then, I complain about the price of everything.
Joyce, you had me laffin’ at the calorie count on jaw yapping. I’ll bet you tried looking it up!!
Very good explanation of ablation. I even understand it now. You are going to have to be careful with your pills. At least you got some rest in the car. Lol So glad you had a great day.
Sharon, you had me laffin’ at your DH posting on FB while you were at the restaurant. *shakin head* Gosh if men were only perfect like all of us.
Heather, I know what you mean about taking a few days to get back into your routine. I sometimes feel it’s because of age since I don’t remember that being a problem years ago. Or actually I don’t remember having as much a routine years ago, now that I think about it.
Lisa, so glad you are going to have a couple of days to just relax. I hope your knees give you a break. Enjoy your time off.
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.
Well the scale is finally back down to where it started before my trip. I just really want it to move down two more pounds. Getting below 170 has become an issue with me. I need to get moving this morning. I want to cut my hair then I’m going to take my friend to the doctor. As of now, the text that was done wrong still hasn’t been rescheduled. She is ready to get the show on the road and get the needed surgery. She already plans to go straight to a rehab facility after surgery since she lives alone. And she’s ready to get out of pain.
I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.
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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Pip: Looks like a pretty balanced score card...watch out for them dang doors girl!
Jane: Hugs to you to I love the smiles on that profile pic.
Mary: I'll talk to the trainer specifically today and see what she has to say. Thanks again for your advice.
Becca:Loved the clip of the long long trailer...only Lucy... LOL HaHa
Sharon in SSA: Thanks for sharing your family pic - reminds me of some of mine growing up. Don't pencil in that fun INK it in.
Lisa: Anti-inflammatories have killed my tummy over the years. Since I now have to take aspirin daily the cardiologist prescribed Pantaloc - it has done wonders for me. It's supposed to protect your stomach. Might be worth a discussion with your doc to see if it's appropriate for you.
DS#1 and DS#2 were both home on the weekend, got to play some hand and foot canasta with them and DILTB (Daughter in Law To Be). That was fun.
Have a wonderful Monday friends!
Carey-Edmonton
Goals for last half of August:
1. Log all meals
2.Plan and Do - 2 fun things every week- W1: Haying in the 30's cancer support, camping with the folks
- W2: Celebrate my birthday with the boys, invited to Aunt's for supper, swimming with DS#2.
- W3:Mani & Pedi
- W4:Hot Stone Massage
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Good morning. I truly am still alive and around. I can't catch up on the posts from the weekend, though. Still very depressed, still having an icky stomach most of the time, and still going to PT three times per week. Lots of stuff going on and most of it not particularly good, but hanging in there the best I can.
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Joyce: It sounds as though yesterday was a 'terrible, horrible, no good bad day." I hope today is better. :flowerforyou:
Lisa: You seem like the energizer bunny lately. You've been going, and going, and going. I hope you get some rest. :yawn:
Heather: I'm happy you're feeling a bit better. Sprucing up your hair, toes and fingers is a great idea. So is adequate rest. :flowerforyou:
Janet: I'm not sure exactly when schools shifted to the requirement that treats for the classroom be store bought, but I understand the reasoning. Some people's kitchens simply don't pass muster in regards to health codes and cleanliness. A few times during my kid's elementary years, a group of PTA moms got permission to use the cafeteria kitchen to make treats. :flowerforyou:
Carey in Edmonton: I love your planned fun activities. I haven't had a mani in ages but get regular pedis. Bliss. The hot stone massage sounds very interesting. I hope you'll tell us all about it. The last massage I had was painful. Not doing that again until I find someone who doesn't think it needs to hurt to be effective. :noway:
DD has discovered that her house was a Sears kit house, and originally came with either fir or alder floors. The model was called Louise. From the looks of them, I'd guess the floors were fir. They're in rough shape, so she covered them up with carpet when DGD was a baby. The carpet isn't holding up well and she's asked me to help with flooring ideas. Her house has been remodeled more than once, without regard to historic considerations, and/or building codes. She won't be preserving an original gem. She has active young children and large dogs. I like the idea of the engineered wood floors that my son used in his townhouse. They look like wood and are tough as nails. DD is resistant to the suggestion. I would welcome moderate cost suggestions from those of you with antique or classic old houses.
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
August Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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Welcome everyone new! One day at a time...that's how we succeed
barbie - I can certainly see how you could accent black. The blue hat looked really nice, and I bet it looked even better with the scarf
Sylvia - glad your dizzy spells are over. They're no joke, how I know. What a wonderful grandmother you are to those kids
Did about 10 minutes of a Butt Lift DVD, held my plank for 2 min 45 seconds then the extremepump class. Then we go to senior bowling. That's the one where we go earlier and I'm just goint to take fruit with me.
The plan for tomorrow is to do some HIIT. I'm just going to do 30/30 (30 sec sprint, 30 sec recovery). The last time I did it this way I started to get tired around 20 minutes. Then I'll probably use the rowing machine a little bit. Wish the rower they have had greater resistance.
Mindy - congrats on getting that fitbit!
Joyce - thank you so much for that explanation. With Jessica I won't use the word "detrimental" Great analogies - the teacher with the bully and a teenage girl -- things she can relate to. So glad you had a good time at the wetlands.
Lisa - glad you had a good time at the wedding. that's important. Now for some well deserved days of R&R
You know thinking about being dizzy. When I was dizzy my weight had gone down, not by much but it had gone down. I just saw something about how our brains need carbs, wonder if I was limiting my carbs? A thought
DJ - I can't recall the time Vince was in the hosp and no one commented on it. It might have been the time he went in with AFib and had to get a shot of (I forget what it's called) denizene. Anyway, this drug basically stops the heart. It isn't used very much, so you should have seen how many people were in the room watching the procedure. I couldn't even see him! Or it might have been the time he had the attack of v-tach. That is the first time he had v-tach. He is going to go for an EP study and at the time they'll do an ablation. Hopefully, this time they can do it. He had it done about 10 years ago and his heart kept going into Afib that the MD just called the operation. As far as the hay -- when this house was built they had a really bad drought that year so a lawn was never put it. We bought it, built the detached garage and then the pool. We knew that machinery would be going over the dirt so why bother putting in a lawn? Well, now we're ready. We went last year later in the year to get some hay for the seed and the place was all sold out. I saw that they have hay now so I was mentioning to Vince that maybe we should get some to use. His concern is that the hay would attract "varmits"particularlly snakes. I was wondering what people who have horses and need to have hay on hand for months at a time experience -- do they have any problem and how do they solve it?
NCCarol - so good to see you
Michele in NC0 -
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13,000 steps so far ,going into work in a few minutes0
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On the other side of the weekend and have skimmed though all the posts. So far I have renewed my childhood deisre for an Airstream, but not much else has sunk in my brain. Had the most bizarre weekend--made food for six that turned out to be only 3, dealt with a house fly infestation, picked heaps of raspberries...went over on my calories but back to the straight and narrow now...
Betty WNY0 -
Well this day is not going well. I was caught up and had my post written out as I went then my computer froze up and I lost it all. I am working my short shift (7-3) today and after the long weekend I am glad. DH is to get off at noon today so hoping to work in the yard this afternoon. Then I am off tomorrow and have a list of things I want to get done. I hope you all know I am thinking of you and keep you in my prayers everyday. Take care and I will try and check in later.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
Just caught up on the posts since Friday. I had good intentions but fell sick with some sort of stomach bug Saturday and just vegged out Sat and Sun. My lawn looks like a hay field! I was supposed to mow it this weekend. Oh, well..... Tummy still rumbly but better.
Took a walk this morning and going for another 10 minute one now. Hope these help my sleep and headaches.
I'll be back on in a bit. Going for a little walk. Have to get away from the 'puter more.
Rita in CT0 -
Have a great tues.
hugs jane0 -
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Happy Monday ! ! !
All I had time to do over the weekend was make my complaining post and post a picture, so I ‘m going to read backwards today in an attempt to get caught up.
Joyce – Hugs for your medication mistake. I hope you never make a mistake like that ever again ! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time with your family. Isn’t it amazing how different siblings can be compared to each other?
Kim in N Cali – Yes, my hubby really is clueless. Some areas he is totally unwilling to learn or try, and I often struggle to choose my battles. Thanks!
Janetr – Hugs for your knee. I hope your future surgery is successful, and that you find some relief now, too.
Mindy – Enjoy your new fitbit.
Becca, Sharon, etc – I’m only 9 pounds from onederland. I want to cross with you, too. Hard work and forgiveness is my mantra for the week.
Allison – Congrats on figuring out how to link all your apps !
Rita – Hope your tummy is feeling better.
Everyone with tough weekends – Hugs! My DH doesn’t make it easy sometimes, so I understand.
My weakness snuck in last night, and I ate 2 bowls of frosted flakes in the middle of the night. Add that to all the salt in the corn chips at supper, and I have a rough day yesterday, and today is a new beginning.
I am now asking for suggestions to support my DD in another way. She claims to have lost a pant size, announcing it on Facebook. I congratulated her, and asked her how I could be supportive from 4 hours away. Her future MIL said Retail Therapy works well for DD, so I need suggestions how I can do it when I don't see her more than a few times per year. I'm thinking about giving her a Debit card attached to my checking account, so I can leave it almost completely empty until she tells me her new size and how much money she needs for 1 new outfit. I can't just trust her with a credit card (she has proven unreliable in the past).
I promise to read backwards more shortly after I get caught up at work and have lunch.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee
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Carol, hang in there. Remember, this too, shall pass. Kudos for making it to PT!0
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Ok I like your goals. I'm away next week. But will try and support your goals into mine the following.
I'm eating 1200 calories a day and not loosing. So depressing I don't understand it.
You may not be eating enough. Imagine that! Ck with a dietitian or some other nutrition person who can evaluate your bodies needs..0 -
Help! I'm drowning in chocolate cake batter! Well, maybe not drowning, but I did eat two teaspoons full. (And feeling a little sick.) I'm baking a cake for DGD 's birthday. They are all coming over tonight after gymnastics, including the alcoholic DIL. Apparently they are together again. We will see just how long that lasts. And I WILL keep my mouth shut. Tonight I will be the perfect hostess.
I'm surrounded by sleeping dogs. By the way, I'm loving that hand held vacuum. Got the hang of using it and now the sofa is a lot less furry. And so are hubby's pants when he goes to work. It's amazing how much hair it picks up every day. Why is Spot not bald already? I'm going to have to wake the dogs up in a few minutes so I can run the big vacuum.
We have an appointment to take Molly to the vet tomorrow morning and have two ever-enlarging black warts taken off her face. He wants to send them for a biopsy. He was gone all last week, so we finally get to take her in. Hopefully it's nothing, but whippets are especially susceptible to skin cancer since their fur is so short and their skin is so fragile. Added to her being clingy lately, it's time she got checked out.
Well, the cake is about done. I hope everyone is having a great day!
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Good morning ladies. We are celebrating DGS's 12th birthday tonight. I preplanned what I will be eating tonight that way I will not go over my calories. It is going to be a special week since it is also our 5th year Anniversary on Wednesday. We will be spending the night in St Cloud then going to the State Fair on Thursday. That will be a free day for me since I know that I am not going to count calories that day. We will spend the night again in St Cloud then my DH has an Award Luncheon for the Sales Personal on Friday. So, I will have to be very careful the rest of the time with all of the temptations.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
I am now asking for suggestions to support my DD in another way. She claims to have lost a pant size, announcing it on Facebook. I congratulated her, and asked her how I could be supportive from 4 hours away. Her future MIL said Retail Therapy works well for DD, so I need suggestions how I can do it when I don't see her more than a few times per year. I'm thinking about giving her a Debit card attached to my checking account, so I can leave it almost completely empty until she tells me her new size and how much money she needs for 1 new outfit. I can't just trust her with a credit card (she has proven unreliable
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee
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I would send her a store gift card like Khols or Macy's. A debit card may get you into trouble if you have overdraft protection. Just my HO
Rosie in So Cal0 -
My tablet isn't recharging. Any suggestions? Don't know how to get a new battery into it.
Had a lower groin/bowel pain all day. Not awful, but annoying and preoccupying.
The tube strike has been cancelled/postponed so we can go up to London to see the grandchildren and DS and DDIL this Thursday. We are staying on later so we can eat with them rather than dashing off. It means parking at the airport station and going up a bit later, but it will all work out.
Tomorrow morning my yoga friend is coming round for a session in my living room.
Sharon - great photo! Any one else got one?
Love Heather UK x x x x0
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