WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015
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Oh my goodness, I never got through all of September's posts and now I'm 85 behind on this one! I'm going to post my October goals now whiile I have time and will have to go back and read to catch up at another time.
Cheryl from North of Chicago: GREAT picture! I think you BOTH are beautiful. I had a horse that looked just like yours named Lightening. Same blaze on the face and stockings. Same color. Pretty horse.
Okay, I have a lot to get done today at work, so here goes:
October Goals:
1. Weigh less November 1st than I do today
2. Cardio for 30 minutes 4 days a week.
3. Add weights to my regimen, slowly
3. Log my food every day
4. Begin weaning off of sugar
5. Finish two lap quilts for Christmas presents this year.
6. Spend more time praying and less time worrying
7. Be grateful for each and every day!
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Happy Friday ! ! !
Heather – Happy Birthday !
Rori – I do have good luck when it comes to contests, so rub me all you want; I love to share. I am convinced that some of my luck comes from using a landline phone as opposed to my cell. However, I did NOT win again today, so I’m hoping either my Dad or I wins from the Station Website, so I can give my tickets to my co-workers to sit together, and I will sit with my Dad (or maybe we will all take turns).
While I don’t wish to argue psychology or politics, I have a hard time believing that a “sane” person can blatantly take another person’s life. There needs to be some sort of instability involved, be it low self-esteem or anger or drastic mis-led religious beliefs, whatever. The majority of people have a filter in their brain that prevents them from killing others. But, that by no stretch of the imagination means every person with a mental illness is a killer. And if these beliefs means I’m living in a fantasy world, I will continue to prefer it there. I will continue to live my life like today is my last day on earth. Thank you for allowing me to have my opinion, as I respect your right to have yours.
I also worry about my son at school today. A neighboring school district is closed because of a “Mass Shooting Threat”, so I had a brief chat with DS this morning. I told him about the threat, then said “don’t be a hero, but make me proud.” I know how he is with bullies, so all I can do is pray.
I also believe in “Self-fulfilled Prophecy”. If you tell yourself positive things, you can do positive things. If you worry that everything is bad and everything will go wrong, you will be right about that.
Last night I mashed up some fresh strawberries into the soft tofu, and it made a delicious dessert. My Deal of the Week at the grocery store was fage greek yogurt 4/$1 (so I bought 12, as did another lady, but the 99cent tofu was full price again). Pretty proud of that shopping trip. Tonight after work more produce and $1.99/lb ground beef at El Rey's (and maybe treat myself to an 88 cent taco), then coupon staples at a third store Saturday after work. Hopefully I have enough beer to share with DBiL and DSiL this weekend, because I didn't make any arrangements to have an employee take me "shopping".
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
Lisa in West Texas -lhannon062709 wrote: »Will go back to writing my column after I finish this restaurant saga, last day slated for October 16. Another year or two should give me enough columns for another book.
Just as well I'm at home, spent the night upchucking when a piece of the truly amazing hamburger my DH made me for dinner got stuck like Chuck. Hasn't happened in a long time, but I forgot to take protein bars with me to work, came home starving, ate too fast... and paid the price. Just passed my ten-year anniversary since the gastric bypass, and still I sometimes forget to chew carefully and completely. *sigh*
I’m glad to see you will be returning to writing your column. Sad that it will take 2 years before another book of columns will be available. Any chance the paper is available online and that we can read your column when it is printed?
Sorry to read that eating too fast caused stomach distress. I’m about 20 months out from gastric bypass and ran into the “eating too fast” problem earlier this week. I was kicking myself because I know better, but didn’t stop to think and slow down. Somehow I feel better knowing it is one of the lifetime habits that can be forgotten no matter how far out from surgery you are. I’m not an idiot, just human. At least we know what causes the problem and that it won't last.
GRITS – So sorry you ran into a rude group of people who could not just be silent or say “I don’t know” when asked an honest question.
While I was reading you DGD’s observations about young people on the phone and not watching where they were going I thought about an incident I witnessed here at work a few weeks ago. Someone was walking down a hallways texting on their phone and walked right into a woman in a wheelchair who was in her path. The texter gave a heavy sigh, moved to the side and continued walking. No apology, no acknowledgement of the person she walked into, nothing. Umm, hello? A person in a wheelchair does not have the ability to simply sidestep to avoid you. It is your job to move for them. Grrrrr.
Mia in MI
October goals:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Weigh and measure all food that I prepare at home
Get at least 15 min per day of aerobic exercise
64 oz. water (or what counts as water for my program) daily
Word for the month - PERSEVERE
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Oct not starting out ok.Went to dr ,have bronchitis.On antibodic and steroids.
HUGS jane0 -
janemartini - oooo, bummer0
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Oh my, I'm sitting here at the studio (in my pearls) having a full-blown attack of the gut monster. It's just the stomach pain right now, but I can feel the nausea starting. This really stinks. And it's not like I ate anything bad either. Nothing at all since my cereal at breakfast. It just seems to happen for no reason. Hubby came for lunch but I couldn't eat. He offered to drive me home, but I have to go get the kids from school at 3:00, so I'm just hoping it will go away quickly. In the meantime, I don't have any place to lie down. He had to go back to school.
Positive thinking....
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I apologize for things I said earlier (about my fear regarding the school shootings) that may have sparked the political discussion. It was inappropriate on this thread.
Sylvia0 -
Lenora with Irises you cut back leaving 4-6 inches of leaves. If the bulb is popping out you can cover with dirt. When you plant them they are not planted very deep,, so I would not put much dirt on them especially since you are further south than I am. You cut them back in the fall to prevent Iris borer.
I rarely post on other sites because of the rude remarks.
Funeral went very well. MNMargaret 0 -
Sylvia - you have the right to be afraid for your hubby, just like I have the right to be afraid for my son. Hugs ! ! !
I hope your tummy feels better soon. 0 -
Sylvia - No apologies are needed. Your fears are afact for your life. Better you should express them (possibly try to leave them in the white space for a while?) than eat because you haven't been able to show them the light of day.0
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Sylvia ... You have nothing to apologize for. Hope you feel better soon. When is the appointment with a specialist?
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"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
I read over the monthly goals, wow. They are way beyond what I could ever do! One thing that did strike a chord was this quote. It's those 'moment' that drag me down. So, I'm glad to say, today I actually stopped at 1, yes, one, ONE French fry!! Hahaha! No really, that is a major achievement for me! Also, I starting keeping a mental picture of that person I want to impress (it's surprisingly not who I thought it would, or should be), but it makes me very happy to see this picture in my head.0 -
Azurekat - I think stopping at one french fry is quite admirable. There are definitely days when I could not do that.
Set your own monthly goals for what you are comfortable committing to. We are all at different places in our journey towards good health. What's a good gol for me might be too hard or too easy for someone else.
Mia in MI0 -
Prayers going out to those in Oregon who were impacted by the recent shooting. Thoughts also going out to all our friends on the east coast as you experience the effects of Hurricane Joaquin.
Happy Birthday Heather!
Welcome home Janet. Hoping you have a speedy recovery.
Tonight we go to the high school football game. My DD#2 will be marching in the band. After half time, we’ll leave to go to a fundraiser for the shelter where I foster kittens. Tomorrow morning, I should have time to get a few things done around the house. But tomorrow afternoon is the high school’s marching band invitational. I’ll volunteer from 3-6:30 and then watch some of the bands. DD#2 won’t perform until around 10 because they are last and only perform as an exhibition since they are the host school. DD#1 is coming home tomorrow night to watch her sister. Glad she is close enough to do that. Then, she’ll head back to school after church on Sunday. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Linda/IA
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October Goals:
-eat between 1000 and 1200 calories
-continue eating more whole grains and whole wheat things...no white fluffy nothingness
-Begin only weighing once a week
-no late night TV viewing
-try not to stress out about sons coming to visit middle of month! All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all things shall be exceedingly well.....
-To not let my TOPS friends stress me out, just go with the flow, and know that stressing can have a power all its own.
-To love myself, and my awesomeness!0 -
oh and drink water like a sailors wife....yo-Ho, Yo HO, its off to the loo I go!!!
opps, I forgot to type my name.
Becca
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Hi folks!
Guests gone. LOVELY day. :bigsmile: Beautiful walk and a great sit in the pub garden in the sun, just chat, chat, chatting.
Then came home to my EASY meal. Hooray! Delicious.
Posting a pic of me, my brother and his wife. on our sofa.
Love to all, Heather UK
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Heather, awesome pic! Glad you had a great day! Happy Birthday from Oregon :-)
Becca0 -
Lisa – You have done so much, so the goals you made did not match what reality handed you… you still did TERRIFIC!!!! And the restaurant is doing so so much better than it would have without you. If the GM/Owner/or any other yahoo says you are not doing amazing, just let us lose on them….
Katla - Thanksgiving with DSIL, do you know what would be helpful for her… for example I have a friend that loves pie and doesn’t make them so bringing pie would be a big help… my thought would be to ask if you and family could come with the caveat that you would bring … or write her a check for a bit of a cleaning service (before or after) something that would mean adding you guys to the mix would be less not more stress.
Cynthia – it is hard to accept that this is something we will have to maintain forever! Especially if there are folks around who seem to do nothing and stay slim… hang in there.
Becca - bring your laundry down here and you can do it here. No charge, no date restrictions, no nothing… just come.
Heather - do you know the kids book about the train, I think I can, I think I can….. you can do this… I have cooked for my birthday a few times, and while I sometimes wish someone else would do it, I know I will get just what I want…. BTW Happy Birthday to you! Great picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Irish terri – in the states (maybe other places) Wednesday is sometimes referred to as “hump” day as it is the middle day of the work week, so you are over the hump and sliding into the weekend…
Debby from N.Cal. – I read your post and blog…hang in, could you meet with a dietitian? Someone who might be able to take what you like, dislike, and the amount of prep you are comfortable with into consideration…
Miriam – 15 cats! Wow!! They are cute but as I am so allergic, I love to just look at others kitty pictures….
Mindy – that is a big list! I just found a yoga class with the right price (cheap!) it is a easy yoga class but great for a beginner, and it is offered at our senior center through the city recreation department… just $3 a session…
Janetr – welcome home!!!
September Goals: So this was not a good month...but October is here...
Walk everyday –try to hit 180 miles (dog is injured- will skip this this month) Did 140miles - which for me without Levi is a huge win...
Log everyday – total lost cause
Twice a week do floor exercises - tossed this one out the window!
Weekly fun things –
W1 –
W2 – went hiking, went to nephew’s football game
W3 – went hiking, football game!
W4 – hiking, football, quilt show
W5 - football, a SF walk, taught a pie class
Kim from N. California
October Goals -
Attend yoga each wednesday evening
Walk everyday - increase over 140 - would like to see 160 miles
continue counseling and hold my weight where it is as I deal with my current set of emotional issues
weekly fun things
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Mary This takes me back to when our girls were little and money was tight. We bought an huge old frame tent and camped all over Ireland. Cook outs and campfires were our favourite entertainment in those days.
Penny In this case it's the language Not quite up to dancing yet, but I will be soon. We dance twice a month, Ballroom and Latin. We learnt Argentinian Tango on our first cruise in 2009. My mother was a dance teacher. As a child, I thought everybody had a roll-up dance floor behind behind the couch.
Janetr Way to go! You will be back on your feet before you know it.
MNMargaret I agree with you. If we begin to regard these terrible tragedies as commonplace, it will trivialise the suffering they cause.
Yvonne Beautiful evocative poem. It made me feel tranquil just reading it. Nature has such power to soothe the trouble heart.
Dr Katie DH travelled a lot when we first got married so I looked after our family finances. I taught Accounting when I first qualified as I had so much practical business experience (I went into teaching in my thirties). My childhood left me with a fierce desire to stay out of debt, and save a portion of every penny we earned for a rainy day. Now we don't need to worry so much, as we have good reserves and pensions.
Sylvia We have a good thrift store in our local small shopping mall, so I am using it as my interim go to store until I reach goal weight. Then I will start buying clothes that better reflect my new persona.
You can express your thoughts with us. Your concern for your husband is very real. It's better to get it off your chest than let it simmer inside.
Heather So glad you enjoyed your birthday. You look radiant.
My day was very full. I managed translation better than I expected. We are studying the poet, Horace. I started a new project in Parchment Craft. I am supposed to finish it before the next meeting at the beginning of November, which is good, because my DD#1 has her birthday in November.
I have nothing planned for the weekend except designing a short PP presentation for my art history group on 13th. I can't actually present it myself as I have an appointment with my surgeon that day, so I will have to produce notes for one of the other group members to present it for me.
Glad that that hurricane off the ESB has blown itself out.
(((Hugs))) and prayers to those that need them. I this thread! 
Irish Terri
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Mia - thanks for asking on the column - unfortunately, the column is only available consistently if you pay for a subscription to the e-edition of the paper. They just don't have the staff to all the columns up separately on the web page, and of course, as a small paper, need the subscription cash, as well. They do put one up occasionaly on the opinion page at http://www.fortstocktonpioneer.com/, but a subscription to the e-edition is $32 a year. Probably worth waiting for the book!
The newspaper publisher is going trying to publish a quarterly lifestyles magazine in January, as well, and I, along with my writer's group members, will all have one or two pieces in it each quarter. Probably stick with submitting one in my usual opinion column format, and then see if they'll take a photo essay on the seasons in the desert. I've got a ton of photos that would look great in a color publication. We'll see how that goes. They have to get the advertising lined up, of course, in order to make a go of it.
Irish Terri - thank you for the Celtic knot image. I've always loved them, and love the shamrock shape of that one.
Heather - you look lovely and serene.
Found out a number of the folks at the restaurant descended en masse on the General Manager's office this morning to complain about the new manager--on the day I stayed home. The new manager's an interesting cat--certainly somewhere on the Asperger's spectrum, and while I can get through to him, he's brusque and unlikely to explain his changes to people, and we've had to do some massive changes to try to stop the cash hemmorhaging again out of the restaurant. And there are more to come.
Kind of wonder what was said, but also know that he is pretty much the last gasp for the restaurant. If he does not make a success of it, they will shutter the place. The owners have more money than God, and have empty buildings standing all over the world that AREN'T losing nearly $600 a day. Won't bother them to stop pouring money down a rathole. *sigh* We did, at least, get an 'A' yesterday on the first health inspection since I stepped in the place. Possibly my only true, unalloyed triumph.
Found a recipe this morning for slow cooker chicken calling for lemon-lime soda, brown sugar, soy sauce, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar, mixed together and poured over chicken breasts, and on high for four hours. Didn't have 7-up, but had grapefuit-flavored One soda (no sugar), which my DH drinks, mixed a half bottle of that with all the rest of the ingredients except the brown sugar, and it smells amazing in my house right now.
The kittens have the run of the living room and have figured out how to scale the couch. Funny to have six-inch tall creatures running around. We are probably going to get them up to the point where they're eating dry food and then give them to some folks who want a couple of barn cats. My DH is already getting stuffed up and having a hard time breathing every evening. Was kind of hoping that, until they got their adult coats, he'd be okay, but not so much. Will enjoy them while I can and give them to people who need them. All the mice and rats they can eat and a warm place to sleep at night, plus room to roam. Nothing to sneeze at! (sorry, bad pun).
Best from West Texas,
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Happy Friday!! I am working the long shift today 6-5:30 and then I am off for 4 days. Have a lot I want to get done. Tomorrow we are taking DD and two DGD's and going to an all day georcashing event at SASC air force base. Looking forward to that and a day full of walking. Tonight is our CMA group meeting and going to have nomations for officers for 2016. I am so looking forward to being just a regular member and not an officer next year. Then on Sunday we are having a biker's church and dinner our group is hosting, have to make some cupcakes for that. So going to be busy over the weekend. Use Monday and Tuesday to get things done around the house.
Betty--Are you going on your trip for business or pleasure? My advice is just take it One Day, One meal at a time.
Chris in MA--Great NSV's. I remember when I first saw my collar bone. I found myself looking at it everytime I
passed a mirror. I was afraid it would go away again. I also have the fitbit flex and love it. It does make me think about how many steps I have and pushes me to improve.
Cheryl--Thanks for sharing the picture. I do think both you and the horse look good.
Karen--Welcome, this is a great group for support and friendship.
Barbie--I agree we need to see the positive and leave the negitive.
Katla--Glad you got your haircut the way you wanted. I have the same problem, I have in mind how I want it to look, but can't get it expressed enough to get it done that way. Right now I am letting it grow out. DH and DGD want me to so I will see how long this will last before I just get it cut. Part of my problem is my hair is so thin. When I was young it was so thick and long that my ex had to comb it out for me everyday. I agree about the shooting. I do think the police not wanting to name the person is good, maybe the next one will think twice as they will not get their minute in the spotlight. I pray for all the families and friends.
I just had a NSV here at work. The lady in the foundation came out and ask me to try on a new fitbit band she got. It is a new kind that goes on like a watch band. She said she wanted to see how the small fit my wrist and it was alittle big. She said I knew you had small wrist but not that small. Made me smile.
Joyce--Congrates on your MRI NSV and the good report. Your DGD sounds very caring. Also glad to hear Charlie is doing well with his eating.
Heather--Happy Happy Birthday! Good looking people in the picture, thanks for sharing and glad you are having a nice birthday.
Janetr--Home a day early, good for you. I hope you keep doing so well.
Sylvia--You did nothing wrong, this is a place to voice whatever we want and are concerned about. You have a right to how you feel and I understand with where your DH works it is a concern. Hope you are feeling better and does not become a full blown attack.
Well I am done for the day and about ready to go home. Rest a little before we go to our meeting. I am so glad to be off the next several days. Please ladies take care of yourselves and know this is a safe place for each of us.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND- NE
October Goals
1. Weigh less at the end of the month then at the beginning.
2. Log every bite.
3. Stress less, Pray more
4. Enjoy everyday. Look for the positive.
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grandmallie wrote: »Mary~ love the bonfire love sitting around those. we dont do it here at our house as we one dont have anymore trees to burn and we dont have a place for a firepit...
I love fall weather and we are in for a bunch of rain....dont know if we will get the hurricaine or not.. but we will be prepared..
well my dad called last night .. so funny he asked if I had made stuff yet for his birthday as I told him I would make his favorite stuff once a month usually the first sunday of the month they have Pot Luck at his church ,he called and asked if I would bake him a cake to take up ... so I am thinking maybe I will make it and take it up there myself and visit with him at his church, cant stand the pastor up there ,that is a long story.. but for my dad I would do it..mollywhippet wrote: »I apologize for things I said earlier (about my fear regarding the school shootings) that may have sparked the political discussion. It was inappropriate on this thread.
Sylvia
No need, we all are in shock n need to vent. There isn't a answer that's why it is so hard to understand n do anything to prevent. Gayle Minneapolis0 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Mary This takes me back to when our girls were little and money was tight. We bought an huge old frame tent and camped all over Ireland. Cook outs and campfires were our favourite entertainment in those days.
Penny In this case it's the language Not quite up to dancing yet, but I will be soon. We dance twice a month, Ballroom and Latin. We learnt Argentinian Tango on our first cruise in 2009. My mother was a dance teacher. As a child, I thought everybody had a roll-up dance floor behind behind the couch.
Janetr Way to go! You will be back on your feet before you know it.
MNMargaret I agree with you. If we begin to regard these terrible tragedies as commonplace, it will trivialise the suffering they cause.
Yvonne Beautiful evocative poem. It made me feel tranquil just reading it. Nature has such power to soothe the trouble heart.
Dr Katie DH travelled a lot when we first got married so I looked after our family finances. I taught Accounting when I first qualified as I had so much practical business experience (I went into teaching in my thirties). My childhood left me with a fierce desire to stay out of debt, and save a portion of every penny we earned for a rainy day. Now we don't need to worry so much, as we have good reserves and pensions.
Sylvia We have a good thrift store in our local small shopping mall, so I am using it as my interim go to store until I reach goal weight. Then I will start buying clothes that better reflect my new persona.
You can express your thoughts with us. Your concern for your husband is very real. It's better to get it off your chest than let it simmer inside.
Heather So glad you enjoyed your birthday. You look radiant.
My day was very full. I managed translation better than I expected. We are studying the poet, Horace. I started a new project in Parchment Craft. I am supposed to finish it before the next meeting at the beginning of November, which is good, because my DD#1 has her birthday in November.
I have nothing planned for the weekend except designing a short PP presentation for my art history group on 13th. I can't actually present it myself as I have an appointment with my surgeon that day, so I will have to produce notes for one of the other group members to present it for me.
Glad that that hurricane off the ESB has blown itself out.
(((Hugs))) and prayers to those that need them. I this thread! Irish Terri
Love this!! Last name Gallagher0 -
October Goals:
-eat between 1000 and 1200 calories
-continue eating more whole grains and whole wheat things...no white fluffy nothingness
-Begin only weighing once a week
-no late night TV viewing
-try not to stress out about sons coming to visit middle of month! All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all things shall be exceedingly well.....
-To not let my TOPS friends stress me out, just go with the flow, and know that stressing can have a power all its own.
-To love myself, and my awesomeness!
Excellent goals, Annr! MFP recommends no less than 1200 calories per day for an adult woman. I followed their recommendations while losing and the weight came off in dips and plateaus. So far it is staying off and I am healthy. I recommend following the MFP site advice because I had success with it. :flowerforyou:0 -
Kim: You jostled me into getting in touch with DSIL. I've been considering texting her, but I think a phone call would be a better idea. YOUR ideas are very positive and I'll keep them in the front of my mind for the call.
Thank you! :flowerforyou:0 -
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a quick hello, and it is chilly and rainy here. about 50 degrees.. will go snuggle in bed and read..0
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