WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

oystereyes

Good morning friends, today looks like it will be partly cloudy BUT partly sunny as well. We are packing a lunch and heading out on an adventure. We will be trying to find beautiful fall colors. Hubby also wants to kick tires at auto dealers. I want a car that is lower to the ground. Our suv is so high I need a ladder to get in. I am short and have very short legs!!!!!

As for photo sharing, I used to be able to with no problem. Now I am really having difficulty doing this. I use an iPad and I love using it. However the photo sharing part is a frustrating nightmare. I do love seeing your photos and it feels like we are getting acquainted much quicker. I will keep working with this until I can figure out the puzzling procedure.

Hope everyone has a good day. I hope we all make healthy choices and take good care of ourselves.
Patsy

pipcd34

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17761776

Love the bowls!!! We have the event 1st Friday in November. Supports the arts for children in the parks. Cost for bowl n soup 30 plus they have the best bread , made on the weber.

Sorry for love ones that are feeling pain of losing friends n family.

Have to take mom MRI, having major problems walking!!!!! She's 93, mind is great but the body not so good. Lives at home with daily help, wish she would do assistant living.

Best friend moving to Florida, sad!! Tired of winters, cold, snow, shoveling.

Have a wonderful day!!! When you want to stop, remember why you started. Gayle Minneapolis

GloworminWA

These are my beautiful cats Chloe (the Tortie) and Izzy (part Siamese with blue eyes). We still have Izzy but Chloe ran off and we think someone has taken her in.

fanncy0626

Patsy - yeah fun on your outing! Enjoy the nice fall colors in weather.

Gayle - it is hard taking care of our parents as they get older. My mother is being transitioned from her apartment into my sisters house. It hasn't happened yet and I would rather have her in an assisted living environment. Sometimes we don't get a choice. Looking forward to meeting with you and Margaret on Sunday. Let me know if anything changes.

Mary from Minnesota

terri_mom

Life is short : I'm going to the 7 Mile Fair this weekend. I hope DH agrees to go, too, but if not I am going alone and I'm going to have fun ! ! !

Katla49

DJ: Our company arrives about 6pm. I was mistaken about how the window installers would do the work of replacing large windows. They have the whole east side of the house open and are doing both upstairs and downstairs today. Luckily it is dry and not particularly windy. :bigsmile: My before picture was taken months before I decided to lose weight. For those who don't have a "before" photo, any pre-fitnesspal photo would do the job. :flowerforyou:

Irish Terri: I'm sorry you lost a good friend, but delighted that the wake provided an opportunity to share better times. :flowerforyou:


The upstairs and downstairs windows are gone, and the new ones are not in place as of now. The whole east side of our home is open to the elements. Luckily, we have a beautiful fall day. Presumably they'll get both windows in place before they leave for the day. They plan to put in the garage window and French Doors tomorrow.

DSIL is due about 5pm this afternoon. We may be spending time in her RV. I plan to cook stew for dinner, but haven't started it yet. I think now is the time to start.

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

October 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.

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Barbie - I was going to ask if they have checked you for diabetes. I went and had a nerve conduction test; and it showed I have nerve damage; but, not caused by diabetes, and the report showed nothing conclusive. I'm thinking that it has to do with the fact that I have seizures. I know seizures are supposed to be nothing to worry about; but, surely they can't be good for the brain; depending on the severity of it. Maybe that is why I used the mantra: I don't suffer from mental illness; I enjoy every minute of it. My DOS and especially his wife think I am 'not right' as it is. But, he did admit to his Dad that he thought she had some 'issues' since she is so unpredictable in her moods. The only difference is I am 'certified'. LOL! With proper medication cocktail I live a normal life - as normal as can be. Probably good thing - wanted to get even with the MD that I was assigned to; and did so - reported her to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. She 'thought' that if you were in that section of the hospital it meant you were too stupid to do anything. I was there for them to 'try' to get a cocktail of drugs that would stabilize me. I don't go to any MD in that field around here. I drive over 2 hours to see one, one way. Love him. Gave him the paperwork and told him that 'if' he did not want to treat me, I would understand. I've been with him since 2007 and just 'love' him to death. I have his cell phone # as well as his office #. They can buzz him if we call and say that my medicine is getting 'whacked out'. She would not release my medical record to me - not even to my MDs. So she got reported for medical malfeasance and failure to release records of a patient when I had signed numerous releases for her to do so. Every week I went to a MDs office and signed the authorization for the release of my records. I was 'pissed'. "I don't get mad; I get even!" That was 5 years ago; her contract with the hospital was not renewed and she has bounced all over SW GA. Now I heard she is in with a MD that I saw when I was "Lithium Toxic" and he did not do anything about it when he got the results (the next day) other than call my husband and tell him that it was 4x the normal range. I almost died. He also did not release the particular records I asked for - but, I was more intent on doing something so this woman would NEVER do to another patient what she had done to me. I really wanted to do physical harm to her for a while afterwards. I feel vindicated with my reporting of her to the CSBME because it got investigated and I am sure that since it is on her record for all time, every time she gets hired and they check into her background, they get rid of her ASAP.

janetr7476

Mary from Minnesota - Thank you so much. I feel so much better today. I rode the stationary bike for a while and even worked on the cleaning project I've been meaning to get to for months. So great to feel better.

Neighbors came over last night and insisted Jack drive their extra vehicle to MO next week so I won't be without a car. Jack spent several hours today looking at a replacement vehicle. He will buy something he can pay cash for as we don't want any car payments.

I'm up approximately 3 lbs from what I was prior to s surgery. As swollen as my leg still is I suspect if is mostly fluid. Thank all of you for your kind words and healing thots. I believe the worst is behind me. Love you all.

Janetr OKC .

barbiecat

Several of you have commented about WW and TOPS and what occurs to me is that the group of people in your specific chapter make the difference much more than the organization itself. MFP has been awesome for us because we found this supportive and encouraging thread but if we had landed on one of the threads that judges and bullies the people who post, we wouldn't think MFP is so great. I have never been involved in either TOPS or WW but I have known women who have and in some cases, their experiences have been outstanding and in others , useless and very discouraging.

Sylvia, your bowls look great. I agree with you about the pleasure of giving things away. I knit things to give away and when I did sell a few things, it was for a very modest amount. Last year I knitted hats to give to Head Start and when I mentioned it on this thread, Terri asked if she could send some of her hats, too. Bravo to you for your generous spirit.

I haven't gotten a call with an appointment for the nerve conduction test, but I did get a call with the results from the lab tests the doctor ordered yesterday---thyroid normal and blood clots are ruled out.

I was so happy to dance again today after missing my class on Friday because of my trip to Seattle and having the Wednesday class cancelled because the teacher went to Victoria. I did much better today and didn't have to sit down in between dances like I did last week.

Here is my picture from before MFP



Here is a more recent picture

janetr7476

pipcd34 wrote: »

damnit - 56 baby 56!!

janetr - hope you're feeling btr
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thanks so much Pipster, I feel so much better today. Think I'm on my way now. I'm gonna catch up with you now.
Janetr

pipcd34

4 weeks down, 2 more weeks to go, followup doc visit 11/10 then we'll see how this shoulder is and see if I finally get the ok to run and ride and other stuff.

TerriRichardson112

Wow Barbie! That's quite a change. Well done! I am planning on going back to my dancing class at the beginning of November.

Janetr and Pipster i hope you are both back on form soon. I am almost back to normal, although I get tired easily if I do too much. At least my pain is minimal.

Annr

@GRITSandSLUTS yes yes I know....My son will discover them in his own time. Meanwhile his "lego room" is getting bigger and bigger.... He has confessed to us that he will be that Uncle all his brothers' children will BEG to visit! He is happy and content with life, and I am proud of the guy. I got down to a weight of 179 lbs with Jenny Craig, but it was stupidly expensive! $400 a month minimum, and towards the end I was lying to the counselor that would call me up to check my progress. I had a fake weight I would tell her, then had to post it on my calendar to keep track. Stupid me. The one counselor that I lost most of the weight with (about 65 lbs) was so wonderful, and I got along with her great. Then she changed jobs and I got a 12 yr old sounding gal named Tiffany. The amazing thing is that I never lost it in my head, never got the acknowledgement from my husband, (because I never shared exactly how much I had lost)...crazy. I should have been dancing in the streets at 179 lbs! So now at 233 lbs I dance. Rejoicing in the body I have now, knowing I will get to the place I wish to be. Painting is wonderful self-care! I need to get back to drawing. Loved to draw with pencils using cross hatching shading techniques. Or dots. I gave a drawing I did of some roses to my artistic son and daughter-in-law, when they were visiting here. Passing on pictures or items and letting them travel more.
Becca

Annr

@exermom The fee for the year is about $32 and the monthly fee is $3. The yearly fee is mostly for the TOPS magazine you get once a month. The gal that lost this week usually loses towards the end of every month. Its most often in 6 lb for a weeks loss. If I lost 6 lbs in one week it was because I was either REALLY on my toes with logging, or drinking outrageous amounts of water, or I was sick. I have lost weight when I have started a weight loss journey...and its mostly water. She has been with TOPS since I started way back in 2012.
Becca

bjkidfun

Annr

@Katla49 If we ever do take 30 back home from Portland, I will give you a heads up:-) We do however take 26 because it dumps right into the entrance to OHSU where his appointments usually are. Have a great Halloween in your cute little town though!
Becca

Katla49

Annr

Gloria, We have been renters all our lives, throughout being in the Navy. Just never wanted, or could, make the leap into actually buying a home. There should be a Renters Rights Organization near you. I would most definitely call them and explain your situation. Your "family run" owners should have made it known during the summer you were never going to get a carpet installed, and they should pay for your expenses in moving. I would also state that your rent was for a 3 bedroom house, not a 2 bedroom house, and you should be back compensated those +5 months of overpaying. The Renters Rights Organization that is responsible for your area will speak for you and get what you deserve! That is why they are there. (((hugs)))
Becca

mollywhippet

Does this look comfortable to you?

Annr

@GRITSandSLUTS You weren't dissing TOPS or WW's but I know its hard going into a group setting and always having the same people whining about this or that. I sometimes got no motivational inspiration what so ever some days. I have realized that I will not put myself into situations where they dictate my actions. The freedom to eat healthily foods that I choose, and then have a great day. Hey I think, its all me, how bout that! It makes the lbs lost that much more special. hmmm can lbs be special?
Becca

Annr

Sylvia, Your bowl making is mauuvalous! Men look at life with dollar signs for eye-balls I swear! You look at life with your heart! Keep doing what you are doing, and we will always love ya!
Becca

kimses2

Hello everyone. I'm going to jump in....this looks like a pretty active forum. My name is Kim and I am 56 and live in MA. I'm in need of some motivation and "stick-to-itveness". This summer set me back with two injuries (broken wrist followed by sprained back), but I'm good to go again. Although we are at the end of Oct. here are my goals:
Yoga - 1x/week; Swim - 2x/week; strength and cardio - 2x/week; 2 days open. Track food 5x/week...hopefully 7x/week. Focus on high fiber carbs with veggies and lean protein. I think that's doable.
Day 1 - Swam for 30 minutes; tracked and done for the day.

Love that greyhound.

Annr

@barbiecat You are right about the people making the group. When I joined TOPS here in Oregon, it was to just be with ladies and try to stay sane as husband and I waited for him to get a liver. The first couple of months my TOPS group was so far removed in my mindset as a weight-loss group, it was just a safe haven to cry in. But I was also in a "caregivers support group" and that helped too. After transplant, it got back to being a weight-loss group again, and I could comfortably concentrate on me. I do have a couple of friends that accept me for me, and not how high I can lift them up to their pedestal in their lives. There were many in the TOPS group I was in that settled for how life treated them, and will eternally be victims in their own lives. Its sad. I have chosen to make my own magic, and I determine my own fate.
Becca

Annr

Oh @barbiecat forgot to state.....you have transformed into a smiling butterfly!!
Becca

pipcd34

stats for the day:
spin at home- 60min, 126ahr, 136mhr = 497c
walk dome 2 hm- 41.05min, 3.8amph/pace, 106ahr, 133mhr 2.5mi = 291c
total cal 788

fanncy0626

Becca - it sounds like she may do a 5 day fast like I'm on. After 3 days I lost 6.6 lbs and my DH lost 8.2 pounds. So not unusual. Maybe she might be doing the 5day cleanse also done once a month which has similar results.

Mary from Minnesota

barbiecat

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:
16,000 steps
140 minutes of dog walking
95 minutes riding the exercise bike
70 second plank
line dance class


Barbie from NW Washington

phyllis115

Hi girls. Just checking in. It's hard to admit it but now I'm having trouble eating enough calories. I'm not going to obsess about it. I think I just need to plan my meals better. Anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions? Phyl in Cincy

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Going to women's retreat; and the first night they have a 'big' meal; 2nd night a small meal and then we stop at an Inn for lunch on the way home. Saturday, we have some time to go to town or to Calloway Gardens (if we go to town we usually go out to lunch then as well; but bringing my product anyway even if don't stick to it. I will depend more on 'portion' control if I don't use it.

I have no idea how I stumbled across this thread; but, I am glad that I did. So many people that are very supportive about just about anything. We can rant & rave, cry because off a 'loss' and celebrate weddings and births of babies.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!