WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015
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DJ - we joined Sam's. Honestly, I really don't buy much food there either since you need to purchase such large quantities. But the reason we joined was mainly for the discount for the gas. In a year we easily made the $40.
Welcome everyone new
Sylvia - thanks for posting the pics. Some of them were really hilarious!
Ran on the treadmill today for a minute and then did squats for a minute, alternating for an hour. The plan for tomorrow is to do exercises in the water.
Came out of exercising and went to WalMart. For some reason this time they wouldn't price match Aldi's store brand cream cheese and I need 5 pkgs so I went there, WM nor Aldi had the cookies that I need for the chocolate cheesecake that I'll take to Jess so I had to go to Food Lion to get that. WM also didn't have the small boxes of baking soda and I wasn't about to get a big box, so I got that at FL too. Came home and the guy doing the landscaping was here. Vince used the tractor and we dumped the stumps from the bushes, etc. I made a pumpkin cheesecake to take to the people's house that we're supposed to go to on Thanksgiving, then made the pumpkin beer bread to take to Jess and another loaf (actually, it helped me use up the beer) to give to the guy who gave me the bottle of beer, some chocolate bran muffins for me, and started on the sweet potato casserole. You put meringue on top (not marshmallows). I'm wondering how far in advance can I make the meringue? Tomorrow I'll make the chocolate cheesecake to take to Jess. I already made the brownies and corn muffins for her.
Janetr - sounds like you'll have a houseful for christmas. I need to get started on Christmas, too. I'm getting together the recipes of things that I need to make. Freezing food is always a good thing. How I wish my freezer went all the way to the roof of the laundry room! I would use a step stool, but just to have extra room would be great. Don't know how I ever lived without my freezer. Do hope your grandson gets better in time for the holiday
Vicki - so sorry you were sick
Miriam - eeewwwwwww!
Mia - now that you mention it, that potato WAS dry but it was NOT fluffy. The skin really wasn't crispy at all. I thought it was because the salt would make you want to drink more thereby ordering more liquids. So sorry about your hair
Beth - yea for your son. Boo for you
Marie - welcome, come on in and set a spell.... we're like on big family
Sylvia - glad your gd had such fun
Hey, a visit from Kirby would be way cool! pip - so glad he's doing so well.
Gloria - prayers for you great nephew. How old is he?
Elaine - I try to do the majority of my cooking on the weekend then freeze individual portions for another day/week.
Becca - I know that I have pics on my computer. Does it have to be an original or can it be a print off the computer?
Michele in NC0 -
Mary - forgot to tell ya. I unmolded the pumpkin cheesecake the way you said to -- use a piece of cardboard on top. Worked like a charm! I did find, tho, that some of the bottom crust stuck to the pan so what I'll do when I make the chocolate cheesecake is I'll use parchment paper on the bottom. Thanks for the suggestion!
Michele in NC0 -
Mary - forgot to tell ya. I unmolded the pumpkin cheesecake the way you said to -- use a piece of cardboard on top. Worked like a charm! I did find, tho, that some of the bottom crust stuck to the pan so what I'll do when I make the chocolate cheesecake is I'll use parchment paper on the bottom. Thanks for the suggestion!
Michele in NC
I think I mentioned to put parchment paper on the bottom! LOL although I could have forgotten!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Alison – you can and DO make tons of people happy – there are some folks in your world that don’t want to be happy and blame you, those folks NO ONE could make happy.
Gloria – good thoughts to Alexander and family
Lillian – good thoughts to your mom
Sylvia – you are doing a great job as grandma!!!
Elaine – welcome – I have found some great recipes on skinnytaste.com (Heather’s suggestion)
Pip – great idea!!!
Michele – Meringue doesn’t hold well, I would do it as last minute as I could.
I hiked today, and then sewed, it is cold here today with rain, (our high was 51,which is a heat spell for many of you, but not for me) - the rain started as I drove home from my hiking spot! Perfect timing.
So Elaine asked about menus, I’ll have my mom here for Wed. and Thursday (Thanksgiving) So Wed. Dinner is Butternut Apple Bisque soup and ½ sandwiches, Thursday is not traditional but we are having artichokes, BBQ oysters, shrimp and a multigrain bread. I bought Dyers no sugar added low fat vanilla bean ice cream – ½ cup is 90 calories for me and a tiny little chocolate cake for her. Friday our tradition is to go into our local mountains and cut down our Christmas tree and then go to Taco Bell for lunch - I am lobbing for a better lunch choice – but we have done Taco Bell for 10 years, it is my DNephew’s favorite, this year however he will not be with us… maybe a little leverage!
November Goals -
Attend yoga each wednesday evening
Walk everyday –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
W1 – football – we won! Working on craft show crafts
W2-
W3-
W4
Kim from N. California
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Hello, My name is Julie and I am from Washington State. I just came back to MFP after a long break. Hoping I can do well.
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We actually like Stove Top stuffing and have it at other times. Thanksgiving and Christmas, when we have to feed a crowd, is when I bring out the big homemade recipe. I heard at the beauty shop that Walmart makes a frozen dressing that is pretty good.
You may or may not remember that my DGS has autism. Food is an issue, and there are few things that he will eat. He usually eats pepperoni and crackers while the rest of us are chewing down on all the thanksgiving goodies. This year I am totally excited. I found this on Pinterest and am going to make it specially for him. I'll take a picture of mine after I make it to see if it looks as good or if it is a Pinterest fail.
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Dropping in for a minute to tell you I got a call from the attorney's office today asking if I'd like to come in for an interview. Whew - now I'm scared which I have never been about interviewing before. I know it's because I've been out of the workplace for 4 years and I have to a lot of remembering and catching up to do. I need to get my hair cut first and pull out an interview outfit and breath. I'll find out tomorrow when the interview will be.
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Gloria ... Breathe first!!0
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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.
Strategy is stronger than willpower.
Stats for today:
10,000 steps
132 minutes of dog walking
141 minutes riding the exercise bike
weight training
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Drkatiebug- I love it! He is going to be very happy!
Kim - your dinner and tradition sounds great! I for one would have Taco Bell! Just record the calories.
Gloria - yeah! You're going to do great! We're all here rooting for you!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
hugs from me
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I cooked a small turkey and cornbread from scratch today. We couldn't wait to eat this, so dug right in. Yummy. We’ll have enough left over for tacos and a portion to freeze. Yesterday I made crustless pumpkin pie in individual custard cups (is there a name for this?) and candied pecans. Tomorrow is DH’s surgery follow up appointment and we hope to get results from the pathology lab. We need to hear that the he has the green light to get skin graft to close his forehead. No matter what the outcome, we’re grateful for home, food, health, and each other.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.
Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
Goals for November and progress to date:
• Burn 2500 calories per week in the gym = came up short last week. Otherwise on goal.
• Eat mindfully = Didn't always make smart choices, but was conscious of what I was doing
• Catch up with backlog of magazines = only about 50% to goal
• Meditate 4x per week = on goal
Word for 2015: Mindfulness
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I am Frances from Sydney Australia... I am back on MFP after a long break... I am baby stepping into fitness and controlling what I eat... My goal for Nov/Dec is to do Yoga 2 times a week and walk the dog at least 4 times a week and do some strength training at least 2 times a week.0
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Hello from Kentucky! We flew in yesterday evening & I had the chance to have lunch with an old friend today. We haven't seen one another in more than 20 years and took up where we left off all those years ago. There was quite a bit of catching up to do. We had junior high aged girls the last time we saw one another, and those girls now have children of their own. It was delightful to see her & I enjoyed every minute. I am suffering from jet lag at the moment, and have not quite adjusted to a three hour time change. I feel a more than a little adrift, and am headed to bed.
Katla, visiting KY.0 -
rori - your dinner and cornbread sounds so delicious! I can't wait to eat Thanksgiving dinner! I hope everything goes well for your DH so he can get the skin graft. Let us know how his appointment goes.
Katla - I'm glad you got to KY okay and were able to get reacquainted with your friend. Have a great time!
Frances - Welcome back! It sounds like you have a well thought out plan. Those sound like very good goals!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Katla, you're right next door!!! Hello!!!! Have fun.
Rori, praying that dH has good report from his initial surgery and that you all have a good Thanksgiving. Love your attitude that if it isn't good that you still have each other
Gloria, prayers said for your DGS. Or is it DGGS. Please keep us up to date on his recovery. It's a tough time to have something like that right at a holiday. My nephews son had his one and only open heart surgery the day before Thanksgiving 3 years ago. He had the condition that the hole in the heart that immediately closes at birth didn't close. He is now one tough typical 4 year old boy. I have worked as an RN many Thanksgivings and I can tell you that it is a cheerful atmosphere in the hospital. None of the employees particularly want to be there but they know they have it better than the patients and families do and they do everything they can to make it a pleasant place to be.
Allison, you make many people happy. like every single woman here. It is refreshing to know that a person loves and inlaw like you do, or the things you do for friends. You are just a truly good person. Sometimes I think you are to good. You are a bit like me and that you stick with someone who you know you might be better off without. I have stuck with my husband through all these years just knowing that there is a better man in there and you married him and am bound and determined to find that better man. Sometimes I know I have found that better man and then other times I feel it is hopeless.
Speaking of that man, the GI office called today and his culture report is negative. He has noticed a big difference in what his stool is like since they started him on his cortisone and I have his Remicade infusion scheduled for Monday. So hopefully we is maybe a little bit on his way to remission. He has to take the infusion for the rest of his life to stay in remission. But it used to be that he never ignored the feeling of gas. And now he has found that occasionally he can pas some wind! He is also glad that when he needs to get to the bathroom quick, he can use the hall bathroom!!!! WE will still use the Clorox wipes all the time even if it is just the two of us here. But I feel so much better with the family coming in for dinner that the culture is negative. I have told him that I still would rather he not do anything with the preparation of the food.
My oldest daughter and family will be in sometime tomorrow afternoon. Knowing her organization and getting her and husband and two kids out the door on time, I would imagine it will be closer to supper time. For some reason, my son in law's sister had been noncommunicative with him and their Mom even though they both live in Louisville, Ky. But she is going to host Thanksgiving dinner at her house on Friday evening so they will leave here shortly after lunch on Friday. I have no idea what a Thanksgiving meal cooked by a vegetarian is like. I don't know if her husband is a vegetarian or not. They have a 2 year old boy.
We did a lot of housecleaning today, thought we had more time tomorrow as we thought they would get in their usual time of 9 PM. So the kitchen is the main emphasis tomorrow. We have surfaces cleaned but the floor needs taken care of, microwave and cleaning in the fridge. I also put a home made oven cleaner in there tonight and it has to be cleaned tomorrow.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Elaine one of the things I do to see how others eat is to post on the News Feed and have an open Food Diary. I look at other folks open food diaries to see what they eat to stay within their calorie limits. If I see something that sounds good I PM them for the recipe. I've never had anyone turn me down. You can do this!
Gloria in WA
PS - It was snowing Big flakes this morning. Not cold enough for it to stick and not enough to make a snowball but beautiful.
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Joyce - I'm glad to hear that your DH's test was negative. What a relief. I've been getting ready for company as well. We put up the rest of the door trim. I did all the laundry from our company and remade the bed and cleaned the cabin. Tomorrow I'll clean out the refrigerator and put the food from there in the cabin fridge so I have room for everything for Thanksgiving.
Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Elaine - I'm in a rush this am, but wanted to say welcome. Plus the other new ladies! :flowerforyou:
Got to get my day started!
Heather UK0 -
Thank you Barbie, I appreciate you support. Have a great thanksgiving. You have given some great advice on here. Looking forward to reading further posts on here in the future.
Best wishes to everyone, have a great holiday/thanksgiving with your families and friends. For us in the UK is preparation, buying presents time in readiness for Christmas.0 -
morning ladies~
well Tom says he feels better, not great but better..
working 8-1 today..then home to get stuff done here, told DFIL yesterday that I wouldnt be there until thursday..
he was in an ornery mood yesterday..wanted his car and wanted to go home.. they did on my suggestion start him on the kennedy cup, it is just like an adult tippy cup that hold a straw. he has been known to throw hot coffee and we dont want anyone getting burned....
I have a banger of a headache.. so will take some tylenol in a bit..
everyone traveling today ,please be safe and stay alert..
Like someone else said , you dont have to be thankful just of thanskgiving~ I am blessed and thankful for each and every one of you... every day love you all .<30 -
Wow I'm almost caught up! Couple of things I wanted to comment on -
I read a great article about a 16yr old who invented a sock with a sensor for dementia patients who wander. The sensor links to a watch or some other electronic device so the caregiver can sleep but get an alert as soon as the patient/loved one sets one foot on the ground. Google Kenneth Shinozuka if you would like to see his inspiring story. I could not find a way to write to him or I would to give him accolades for his unselfish desire to help others.
Becca the last 2 years I have purchased awesome bathing suits from Walmart for 419.99 or $29.99. They have the strap across the back up high which I love. I also saw them on Walmart.com
Hugs to everyone whether you need them or not!
Boys are going to their mom's and her relatives for Thanksgiving. I am going to my DD#2. My DD#1 is going elsewhere this year so there will only be 4 of us. Small gathering for our family so it will be without any drama! I will get to spend time with my DGS who has not had the grandma attention he would have had if I were not raising the other two.
Off to bed - Have to get the boys stuff together in the morning, pick them up from school, then have a 90 mile drive to make tomorrow.
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Rori, wishing well thoughts for your DH.
Gloria, hoping the interview goes splendidly. I know how you must feel having been out of the work force for 4 yrs. I am retired 7 yrs now and can't remember anything.
Got most of the cleaning done and will make cornbread for the dressing today and cut up celery and onions. DH got a Honey Baked Ham yesterday and was really disappointed in the ones they showed him. I reminded him we could have gotten a much cheaper one at Costco and they are always good.
Carol - Peach0 -
Good morning everyone. Thank you for all the well wishes for my mom.
Welcome to all the new people. ((((hugs)))) to all.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Friends
Everyone else.... have a great day. I am off to the hospital to take over for DSIL, she said mom has been doing good. Hemoglobin is a bit low but the doctors don't seem to be concerned. DSIL said today she will insist she be given some iron and folic acid.
Pip - I would love to share mom's morphine with you, but she will need a little bit this morning when physio comes so that she is not in pain when they attempt to get her to sit up.
Heather in UK - if you are off to London .... so is our new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. He is going to see the Queen while he is there.
Take care and I will try and keep in touch
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan0 -
Happy Wednesday ! ! !
Pip – Good food and friendship in the manner you both agree, especially simple this year, is a great plan. Enjoy it all ! ! !
Michele – Pumpkin Beer Bread? Could I make that with coconut flour? Where might I find the recipe please?
DrKatiebug – I’m sure your DGS will enjoy his turkey, and it will look amazing. I hope he has fun with that ! ! !
Glo – congratulations ! ! ! Breathe deep and calm. You can do this, too ! // Enjoy spoiling the other grandchild ! ! !
Rori – Hugs and Prayers ! ! !
Katla – those kinds of friendships are rare and treasured. Safe travels ! ! !
Joyce – Yay for the test results. It will make you so much more relaxed this weekend. Congrats ! ! !
Today at work is a typical “before holiday” busy, plus the full moon makes many border on crazy (not really of course, but personalities do change a little). The phone has been quiet, so I can do some of my paperwork, so that will be nice. I arrived at work early (DS doesn’t have school) so I rode the bike for 20 minutes. We don’t take lunch breaks, so it is my only official exercise. I also did 10 push-ups on the kitchen counter while my oatmeal was in the microwave. I’m rocking it lately. No white carbs in ages, so my joint pain is manageable, which I REALLY like.
I’d like to say I’ve been doing a lot of housecleaning, but my co-workers asked me to make a Thank You gift for someone who makes us all kinds of pies and such, so I was up until 10:30 last night getting it 100% finished. I will post a picture later, because I think it turned out pretty good. Plus, DS has a few missing assignments, so his video games are at work with DH and he will be assigned numerous chores to do throughout the day. I should only have the kitchen counters to worry about for tomorrow.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! ! And a safe and happy weekend.
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
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Pretty Terri! Did you do the rose decals with your new embroidery machine?0
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Peach - Thanks. No, I bought the towels several years ago on clearance, then just cut one up to sew onto the potholder. I still haven't mastered letters on my new machine yet, but hopefully I will have more time to play this weekend, and get some more thread at the Black Friday sales. But the lady dropped of the pie while I was away from my desk, so it will have to wait until the day she picks up her pie pan.0
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tificreole wrote: »I am Frances from Sydney Australia... I am back on MFP after a long break... I am baby stepping into fitness and controlling what I eat... My goal for Nov/Dec is to do Yoga 2 times a week and walk the dog at least 4 times a week and do some strength training at least 2 times a week.
Frances,we are glad you are here. I walk my dogs every day and am grateful that they encourage me to get fit...I also do strength training....I hope you'll come back every day and become part of our friendly community.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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