WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2015

Welcome back to those of you who have been posting on this thread and welcome to those of you who are joining us now.

The name of the thread is Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome.

How did you do with your goals and resolutions for November?
What goals and resolutions have you planned for December?

Please sign your post with your name or an alias and a location (general or specific) so we can get to know each other better.

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

November Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*walk an average of 13,000 steps a day (just barely made it)
*organize music files on computer (finished)
*meditate for 10 minutes a day four or more days a week (yes)
*answer a friend's e mail that I've put off too long (didn't even start it)

December Resolutions:
*walk an average of 13,000 steps a day
*knit hats for three great-grandkids
*meditate for 10 minutes a day four or more days a week
*answer a friend's e mail that I've put off too long

Replies

fanncy0626

Thanks Barbie!

Mary from Minnesota

janetr7476

Barbie, thanks for taking care of us so well. You are truly appreciated.

Janetr OKC

beaniebergh

December resolutions
Drink at least 6 cups of water a day
Walk on the treadmill 5x week for an hour and increase intensity / incline
Be kind to myself and not obsess about losing weight quickly
Stay within 1300 calories
Smile bigger, show my love a little more
Embrace the Christmas season

Josephine
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

janemartin02

Thanks barbie

8telvice

As for the goals of November. Did not get much of anywhere when it comes to health . Lost 6 pounds all month. After having lost 60 pounds in 4 months. It was my zeal for it. It has left me for now. I was going to an aqua track 4-6 times a week 1-2 hours each session but somehow I slumped down to only 2days now. Dont know why its happening. Motivation and guilt comes and goes. I double my calories in the pm now. but for 4 months it was easy to control this and stay between 1000-1100 cal/day. So that was November.

But now its December, or it will be in about 38 minutes. My December resolutions are to:
1. frequent the aqua track and pool 4 times a week and make these the same days of the week like a job since I am retired.
2. review the entries in my fitness pal from the very beginning 4 months ago and see what i was eating that was better and different than I am doing now.
3. Get to bed earlier and plan for a single intentional pm snack at or before 8pm. With a big glass of water.

Well. Lets see what we can make happen in December.

Elaine in the Cornhusker State

jmkmomm

Where are all the thoughts I had to write while I was reading??? I think they must still be back on the November thread. Oh BTW, don't forget to bookmark this thread.

Sylvia, so glad your house is now green balloon safe. You know you are never going to live this down. On another forum I am on, one of the ladies found a mouse in her house and her cat was having so much fun with it that she decided to give him a name and a whole new personality and he is now the mascot on our forum. Of course the actual mouse is probably long gone by now but we still have fun with the mouse. His name is Rocky and since he is British, he has access to the Tardis and comes to visit all of us and raid our cabinets and eats all our sweets. I know you like the situation with the guy who will rent studio space but just be careful. You really don't know him and you will be spending a lot of time alone with him.

Carol, so sorry about your SIL. I think what you are planning on doing with the young girl sounds perfect. She probably has been wanting to talk to you also and just didn't know how to approach asking to call you. Plus sometimes in that kind of emergency, children's needs are left behind in the immediate emergency.

I love how you are talking about the Christmas crafts you did or are still doing with your kids. I have always thought it was important for children to know the importance of giving at Christmas. So when my grand kids were little, I would have a craft ready for us to do Thanksgiving while they were here. Sometimes we had to finish it when they get here for Christmas but that was OK. It gave them something to be excited about and not jsut what they were getting. But about 3 years ago that all stopped when their parents finally were in financial situation that they could handle the kids doing the gifts. It is usually buckeyes. One year they made boxes out of a paper plate and filled them with the home made buckeyes and the boxes were beautiful. I have really enjoyed my own imagination in making the crafts. Favorites, saving and collecting sewing thread spools all year long. putting glue all around the spool and dipping it in all my leftover 'village fake snow'. threading a red pipe cleaner up the spool and putting a little red fluffy nose ball on the bottom and bent the other end of the pipe cleaner so it hung on the tree. Another was going to Home Depot and getting the cheapest subway tile that you would use for kitchen back splash, glue a picture of the girls on front and decoupage over the picture. Put foam backing on the back and let the girls draw a picture on them. Every couple got a set of 4 coasters. Was so much fun. So I miss my little girls and I doing crafts for presents but am proud of their Mom in taking over the tradition and them being excited to give to others.

Miriam, your day bed is excuisite. Enjoy.

Well today Charlie had his infusion. I was so proud that he only had to get up and go to bathroom for diarrhea once. I can remember other times when he was in there 4 times. I am worried, with each time it is a little harder to get a vein. He has an appointment with family doc Wednesday. This weekend he stated having weakness in his right hand. It is numb and tingly. He won't accept any help with tasks and it so hard watching him try to button a shirt, open a coke can, peel the top of a jelly package, etc. He does have what feels like a sclerosed vein right at his wrist and i don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. But this just makes him feel like he is falling apart piece by piece. He refuses to see the little steps of improvement like less diarrhea or finally a little bit of form to his stool. We got his monthly statement from his insurance company and he is about $600 from meeting the deductible and then he doesn't have to pay for anything and about the same amount on his Medicare D when he will be out of the donut hole. Unfortunately this being December now, he won't be able to take advantage of anything. If the doctor does want to do any testing because of this numbness and weakness, it would be this month but insurance wouldn't be paying for it until next month.

Can't remember who was responding to the yard sale sites, but these sites for me are on face book. In some cities I am sure there are dozens of them, all with a different name. There are also a lot of swap and shop sites. One of the swap sites has the same people that are doing the swapping all the time and they trust each other enough that they will swap an opened container of something. The police and fire departments suggest using any of their parking lots.

Welcome home Allison and Katla, Janetr and anyone else who has been out of town. Heather, is there not a phone store near by that could help you get your phone set up? Any teenage neighbor also could do it.

I don't know if anyone here remembers that when Charlie was in the hospital I had my nice and only paring knife confiscated because it was a weapon. I tried two others at home but nothing worked as well as the one they took. A couple of weeks ago I saw a ceramic paring knife at Walmart. It is a Farberware so it is a good one. But it is sharp. It has been a learning curve on how to hold it and how to hold my apple so the knife never touches me. Well today it touched me, and hard. It jsut got away from me and ouch. I finally got it to stop bleeding, thought it was ready for Neosporin and Bandaide but it opened back up. So I had some 2x2 gauze strips left over from a tooth extraction from last year. I folded one several times and put a Bandaide on it and it stopped it. So after about 6 hours I took t off to see how it was doing. again, looked good until I started moving it to get Bandaide back on. again, started bleeding. So I guess I will leave current Bandaide on now till morning. But as tight as it is, my thumb is now swollen. So I guess I need to redress it so the finger isn't swollen.

Nite, nite and hello December! Joyce, Indiana

Sunnygirl_2015

Thank you Barbie

for bringing us into a new month.

I've been feeling lousy for at least 2 weeks so I made an appointment and got in to see my GP today. I thought it was my digestive system, gallbladder or something but I had a small rash about the size of a half dollar. The Dr. Asked me about it, but I didn't give it much thought. Turns out I have shingles.

I've heard they are very painful but didn't make the connection with my abdomen pain. I started on an antiviral this evening. We scheduled a sonogram in 2 weeks if the pain hasn't gone away. Well I say my guardian angel was looking out for me

had no idea the tiny rash was shingles.

Sending you all hugs and prayers.

Rosie

klanders30

Joyce, sounds like you need a stitch or two,ouch, please take care of your finger!!!
Barbie, thanks for starting us onto December, hard to believe we are here already.
Glo, so glad little Alexander is doing well, the wonders of medical science!
Elaine, reviewing your diary is an excellent idea, you may see something you didnt realize you were adding that slowed down your losses, but dont forget, plateaus are going to happen and are a chance for you to maintain your better eating habits regardless of weight loss. Plateaus can last a long time, dont let that discourage your progress.

December goals,
--Exercise, walk, stretch, jog a little bit every day in some way.
--Maintain weight, dont even plan on losing, stay with the calories as they are set and dont push for a deficit.
--Monitor bp everyday
--Write christmas cards earlier this year lol
--Handle dd finding out about college acceptance (or not). Remember, this is her life ahead, model strength and courage, the right college will want her and we will figure out how to pay for it!
Cheers to all facing and embracing this month of celebrations.
Karen from ny

grandmallie

Morning Ladies~
Barbie~ thank you so much for keeping the thread going...
Terri in Milwalkee~ Thank you so much talking about your daughter and your ex... it really puts alot in perspective.. you heard me rant about my DD.. and you talked about what the child physcologist(sp) said about the normal one..
That explains alot~ my Ex is bi-polar and his mom was also.. I didn't recognize it at the time..but that is the past... Yes my DD blames me and Tom for everything that is wrong in her life.. and has said alot of nasty things about me, but I feel so much better with what you said.. because I know I was there always for the important stuff, I was the one with rules and regulations.. School functions.. Yup I was there..
So thank you,thank you ,thank you... I know I did the best I could and it is her choice to feel and be mean..I have told her the past is the past and she needs to work on the future...

GloworminWA

Thanks Barbie for opening up the December thread and Joyce for reminding us to bookmark the thread!

DD#2's car broke down yesterday while at the pet store so she is borrowing my car to get to work tomorrow. Since i will be home all day I will start doing some of the things that many of you have already started. Get out the Christmas tree, write Christmas letter, work on aprons & chef hats for DGGC for Christmas presents, and turban hair towels for DDs, 2 DDiLs and 7 DGDs.

Back in counseling with DGSs. Youngest is copying the older one and starting to get mouthy with me. He is only 7! 10 year old is making me question my ability to continue raising him. Short rant but needed to get it out so sweep it away someone!

Welcome all the new people - there have been so many of you I can't possibly welcome you individually.

Still looking for the right place to move. If I get hired on Friday at least it narrows down where I will be focusing my house hunting.

Caught up with reading - that's always a stress reliever! Since I can't respond to everyone I will just leave you with prayers for you and your loved ones if you are in physical or mental pain; hugs to you whether you need it or not but who doesn't need a hug! Congrats to those who had successes in November and motivation to those who didn't quite meet your goals.

Gloria in WA where we are bundling up - jacket ~ check; hat ~ check; gloves ~ check!

Peach1948

barbiecat

This morning I go for my yearly fasting blood test. I thought I had a good plan to sleep late, walk the dogs and go, but at 3:30 Brandy woke me up with a bark that said that she had to go out immediately. I was snuggled up with a dog on one side and a cat on the other and Jake sleeping peacefully, so I raced to get dressed and take her out. We got out with me dressed in warm enough clothes but I forgot my pedometer, then for awhile all she wanted to do was eat grass. Eventually she did her business, I came back and got Sasha and my pedometer. So, I guess there is never a perfect plan. It's not nearly as much fun to read your posts in the morning with no breakfast to eat while I do it. I am happy to see new faces as well as much very much loved friends.

Barbie from NW Washington

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

DYS was here all Thanksgiving week and sick as a dog (really flu-like symptoms), sneezing, runny nose, and achy body. I've been sneezing w/runny nose since Sunday evening. Last night my nose was so stopped up, I could not breathe except through my nose. About 1/4th of a bottle of nose spray, it opened up my nose enough so that I could sleep with my C-pap machine. At 8:30am, I am calling my MD to find out 'if' he can see me; or, if not, will he put me on a steroid. A few months back had a bad cold and started 'hacking cough'; went through antibiotics, cough syrup and pills, and then I saw my 'lung MD' and was given steroids. Knocked out that cough within 3 days and my chest stopped hurting. Usually, when I get a cold it turns into bronchitis or worse. I need to get ahead of it, now! DDnL#2 said that DYS's skin was very dry, probably from staying inside the entire week; so she rubbed him down with some lotion and rubbed his head. He told her that 'maybe' he should 'go off more often, if that was the welcome he would get when he returned' ... NOT! According to DDnL#2. Yesterday was our DSGD's 10th birthday. I had talked earlier to DDnL#2 and she 'loved' the painting of the church they married in that had painted or her and DYS. She is always so appreciative of anything we do for them. Called back later to wish DSGD a 'Happy Birthday' when they picked her up from dancing to take her out to eat. I hope the camo that I sent to her for her birthday will fit her. DDnL#2 said that DDnL#1 gave her the sizes that the girls wore to buy them some rubber boot. When she got them, they seemed vey small, so I told her that I wore a 7 1/2 and our DOGD's foot was a little shorter than mine; and DMGD's foot was probably a little larger (longer) than mine (if I had to guess, never was near enough to her to compare boots; she had ordered a 7 and an 8; decided she would exchange them for an 8 and 9. DDnL#1 said they could wear heavy socks with them (or a couple of pair); but, DDnL#2 said the would not be able to get into them 'if' they did. If they grow any, probably would not fit; anyway, getting them larger will actually allow them to get into them with shoes on. They are like galoshes, more than just boots. Supposedly, they are the rave!

For the adults and oldest 2 granddaughter will buy 'gift certificates'; but the 2 youngest ones, will buy something they can actually unwrap. They'll all get a few things in their stockings.

Taking the 'easy' way out of doing decorating for Christmas. Using the 6 foot tall macramé tree that my Mother mad and strung lights through the rear of it. Looks good; and, is just right for our 'overcrowded' great room. Have hung the stockings up. Need to get a 4th stocking just for show for 4th DGD. Put bowties on all our deer (7 of them). Boys used to get so upset with me when they were younger because would put bells with bows on them and they kept saying they were 'boys'. Had bought red noses for them; but, was only able to get one on last year on the one that's nose sticks out more than the others. Probably could get some red felt and cut big circles and attach them with rubber bands (especially if I can find red rubber bands). Will put my manager scenes out; being especially careful to put the one I got from Mother and Daddy that is at least 70 years old (or more). My oldest sister is 70 and it was bought the first Christmas they were married. So I would say that it is 72 years old. BF gave me the 'other' figurines; but, it doesn't include Joseph, Mary, or the Baby Jesus (I've got to remember to ask her if she has these 3 important figurines and ask if I can buy them from her.

Cracker sleeping since I gave her medication.

Well, MD's office is now open so I need to see if I can see one of them today.

Happy 1st day of December!
Lenoa

margaretturk

Thanks Barbie!

Remembering to highlight the star by the title of this thread.

November goals:

Will continue to eat many fruits and vegetables.
Watch portions better.
Exercise daily be it a walk or one of my many fitness videos
Continue to touch base with friends and ask about their lives
In that vein not to get so caught up in DH health issues that it is all I can talk about
Continue to stop and enjoy something Beautiful everyday
Continue in new choir and see how it goes

Word:Grace

Quote: Just because you see the hook does not mean you need to bite.
Need to watch my portions more closely. Having some weight creep. Sleeping better on the days I don't stand too long. If I am standing working at exercises that relieve some of the stress.

December goals:

Continue November Goals

Try to do an act of Kindness daily.

Margaret

Mary how frightening. When people are hurt sometimes they go into a denial about their injuries and or the bodies natural pain killers are so strong the person isn't aware how badly they are hurt. I am surprised no one intervened to see she got immediate care she needed.

Margaret

miriamwithcats

Gloria, to copy a pic from facebook, first left click on the picture to make it get big. Then right click on it to pull up the menu. Scroll down to the "save image as" command and left click on it. A screen will pop up to let you chose where to save the pic. I usually save on my desktop so it is easy to find to delete. Once you have the pic on your desk top you can use the icon above of the rectangle with the corner turned down. click it, click browse, go to desktop, and double click the pic.

linder4866

December already!

pipcd34

morning peeps and welcome new peeps and thanks barbiecat!

Peach1948

I am so bummed! As I said yesterday, the battery on my 2007 Honda Accord was dead. DH replaced it and the radio/clock won't come on (which is common for Honda's after the battery dies). So I have spent a good part of my morning trying to unlock the radio. Thank God for the internet. I have watched Youtube videos and gotten all the numbers I needed. Now, I just can't seem to follow the final directions on how to unlock. DH is trying now. I may have to take it to a repair shop to get them to do it.

cityjaneLondon

Thank you Barbie!

I wrote all about my day on the November thread so if you want to be bored please go back there! :laugh:
Will bookmark this one now.

Lots of love, Heather UK

csofled

Thanks Barbie for continuing our thread each month!

Cannot believe it is December already. Time flies as they say!

Some of you may remember my story about deciding to attend Thanksgiving with my family without my husband in attendance. Well I did it. Drove the 5 1/5 hours there with no problem. Had a wonderful time reconnecting with my 4 siblings, 10 nieces/nephews and 6 great nieces/nephews. I avoided any and all controversy my mother attempted to insert into the situation. Had no interest in eating all the ooey, gooey, sugary goodness available. All around a good time. My husband (Aspergers) had a bit of a re-entry issue but I implored him (with tears) not to go back 20+ years and bring up things that don't matter anymore. I let him sulk for a few hours and then told him its over we are moving on. And he did!!!!

We are leaving for Florida in a day to spend several days with his mother (his father passed on Oct 13) and see how she is settling in after taking care of her husband for the last year with in home hospice. She sounds good over the phone but something just doesn't seem right. We will help her make some decisions about cleaning up/fixing the house that fell into some disrepair during his illness. There has been some reconciliation with husbands siblings so we will be seeing them also. Hanukkah begins while we are there so it will be nice to celebrate the first couple of days with his mother.

How blessed am I that the holiday season has allowed me to see and enjoy the comfort of my family and his after so many years of angst.

Health wise I have had a slight set back. I have been diagnosed with a compressed nerve which is causing my left arm and hand to tingle. Started physical therapy today and hopefully I will find some relief soon. This aging thing is for the birds.

Happy December everyone! Prayers and thoughts to all in need and praise to all successes!

Cheri in seasonably warm NE Ohio

DamitJanit

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Happy December Ladies,

Barbie, Thank you again, for keeping us going. You are always on track and such an inspiration. (((((Hugs)))))

Betty, it’s nice to enjoy good food once or twice a year as long as we get back on track. We can do this even with Christmas right around the corner.

Rori, you stay on the go so much that it’s no wonder that you are tired. I hope you find time to rest up a little.

Mary, OMG on your DD’s accident. I can’t believe she left the hospital and did all that with the horses. It sounds like a miracle that she is even still with you.

Gloria, so glad Alexander is doing well. Wow, it sounds like you are going to be busy while home without your car.

Elaine, what beautiful memories of the Christmas that your dad passed! It is so nice to hear the loving memories. Your mom sounds like my DMIL did 20+ years ago before her Alzheimer’s got bad. She would say the same thing and ask the same questions over and over. She’d say that sometimes she just wouldn’t know where she was or where she was going and would just panic. It’s hard to watch but nice when they have their moments of them old selves.

Heather, good for you on making the decision to send the phone back. We all make mistakes like that and occasionally do things we don’t normally do. At least we learn from our mistakes. It’s hard enough on a phone to choose one while looking at them in the store. I hate changing phones because of the learning curve. Glad you are all ready for your trip!!!

Elaine, you had a fantastic first 4 months but it won’t keep up at that pace. Trust me, at this point, I’d love to lose 6 pounds in a month. Just don’t give up and stay the course! You are doing great so keep it up.

Joyce, “ouch” on your cut. Yes some of the new knives are really sharp! I got a set of Emeril Lagasse knives a few months ago and I am so very careful with them. I am careful when washing them too so I won’t slice off a finger. I sure hope yours is better this morning. Sending more prayers and healing thoughts for Charlie. It just seems like one thing after another.

Rosi, sorry about your Shingles. I hope you have a mild case as they can sometimes be terrible.

Allison, I’m so glad that Terri’s words hit the right spot with you and you feel better about DD. You know you did a good job and just because she tries to blame every negative in her life on you is no reason to accept it. With the kind of person we know you to be, she is darn lucky to have had you. ((((Hugs))))

Barbie, when you make those great plans to sleep late, you have to remember to tell Brandy. Somehow I get the impression that ours know when we want to sleep late and purposely decide they want out early.

Lenora, hope you are feeling better soon.

CarolGA, isn’t it frustrating working on something like the radio? I hope you get it resolved soon.

Cheri, so happy for you that you are getting to enjoy both families this year. Sorry about the compressed nerve but hopefully the PT will help.

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.

I was so very tired last night and did sleep well but still a little tired this morning. I have linedance this afternoon an need the exercise so I will make myself go. I finally got started putting the decorations on the tree this morning. Each year for the past 15 or so, I would get an ornament with all the pet's names on it. It did make me sad this morning hanging the one's with Max's name on them. He was just such a huge part of our family for the past 10 years and I really miss him.

I didn't do well with last month's goals. I'm thinking of working to maintain this month and start anew next year, but haven't decided yet. I still need to work on portion control. Even thought I eat the right foods, I've decided I'm somewhat of a pig. I just really like food, what can I say?

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.
and
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

fanncy0626

Good morning ladies! I did kettle bell swings this morning. I am waiting for a guy to come over and spray foam the cement walls in the basement that they did not do when they were here a couple weeks ago. I feel really exhausted after all that company. Less than three weeks and we will be celebrating an early Christmas with my children and some extended family members. It seems like this year has gone really fast.

DJ - sorry to hear that you did not sleep very well last night. Sometimes we just have to make ourselves exercise. You will be so glad that you did. I cannot believe they sent my DD home from the hospital either. I went there on Monday and immediately called the Mayo and got her an appointment for Wednesday. When we did see the head plastic surgeon I think he was shocked that she had not had surgery already. The front part of her upper and lower job she could push out with her tongue. That is why they needed to wire her mouth shut.

Heather - I am sorry about your phone issues. I know what you are going through from past experience.

Peach - i'm glad to hear that you got your battery in your car. I know that there is a reset for the other electronics. I hope you get it figured out without having to bring it in.

Margaret - my DD said that two of the doctors that were working on her were fighting for her to stay in the hospital but the one that was in charge discharged her. I don't even think that they had looked at the x-rays to know that her face was broken in five places. We are just thankful that the two plastic surgeons did such a nice job of stitching her nose back together.

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

cityjaneLondon

Oooooohhhh Mary - such a terrible tale about your DD. You are a great mum!

DJ - there was no address to email to, so I sent a long letter of formal complaint to the disabled access, which were the only ones that had an email and asked them to forward it. It will probably get lost and ignored, but I tried.

What a useless bunch! And they are still sending me welcome messages! ! ! ! ! ! !
I have now deleted most things off the phone and taken out the sim.

Supper calls.

Heather UK

pipcd34

miriamwithcats

The adoption hearing has finally been set! December 23 at 11am! I am so happy to get this last formality over with!

janetr7476

I went to water aerobics again this morning, and even had to start the car to warm up to get the ice off the wind shield. That's really not too common here. It's funny, I lived in Denver, CO the first 48 years of my life with cold, snow, etc. Now I'm spoiled with the warmer climate of Oklahoma. I do want enough snow around Christmas to cover the ground tho, but we usually don't get it

Came home and took down my harvest decorations, working on laundry from the trip and encouraging Jack to get down the Christmas tree and decorations so I can work on that. I'm just going to put the big tree up and decorate the fireplace as we will leave for AZ the 29th of December. My kids will not be leaving my house until the 27th so that gives my one day to do laundry and pack up the motor home for a month long trip.

Well I didn't do so well with November's goal. Due to total knee replacement the end of September, I did not exercise much (other than physical therapy on the knee), then got the sinus infection and upper respiratory crud, then had to make on unplanned trip to MO, so didn't go to the YMCA for the entire month of November either. So following are November's goals and updated December goals, not much change in them.

November Goals:
Water aerobics 4-5 days per week. (didn't happen at all)
30-60 minutes on stationary bike daily. (did very sporadically)
Get sugar OUT of my mouth. (did well until the week in MO, Mama S cooked and baked and I ate it)

Drink 9-10 glasses of water daily. (one goal accomplished, back to drinking as much as I should)
Remember this is for ME, a life time journey, not a destination.

December Goals:
Water aerobics 4-5 days per week.
30-60 minutes on stationary bike daily.
Keep sugar OUT of my mouth.
Drink 9-10 glasses of water daily.
Remember this is for ME, a life time journey, not a destination.

I appreciate all of you so much. I too cannot believe we are about at the end of 2015. Seems like only yesterday when we were sure the world would be thrown into confusion with the arrival of the year 2000.

Janetr OKC

exermom

Anne - you did great jumping in the way you did. We have lots of people here from NC. I'm in Newton. Welcome!

Gayle - that must have been very traumatic for you! My heart goes out to you.

Joyce - thanks for that link. I'd never heard of something like that! It would certainly be something different. Gotta think on the design, now. I go to a different Catholic church since they have a mass at midnight on Christmas Eve. My church doesn't.

Did an hour of a a cardio fat blaster for the spinning bike. Basically, it's sprints and hill climbs. The plan for tomorrow is to take a water aerobics class then I'm supposed to volunteer at a fundraiser at this church in Conover. Then in the evening we have ceramics to go to and I told one lady that I play mahjongg at her house that I'd pick up her card table. We'll probably take it to her since we'll most likely have the Outlook and she has a big dip in her driveway (I always bottom out so now I park up the street) but the Outlook will clear that dip.

Irish Terri - I also love to go to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. That's one of our traditions.

After exercising went to Aldi, then home to make these mac & cheese cups to take to Mexican Train tonight and some cookies to give to the gal who I usually reserve the conference room for Newcomers board meetings.

Carol in GA - have a safe travel to the funeral and back. So sad

Karen from NY - stretching is important for everyone, especially someone like me who exercises a lot. You need muscle balance.

Sylvia - it's good that you found the dead mouse. Our first cat brought a rabbit into the house which died behind the buffet in the dining room. For the longest time there was this HORRIBLE smell and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I tried everything...even lighting scented candles. Then one day we moved the buffet only to find it decomposing. How nice that you'll be sharing your space!!! I tend to like the workout tops that are a cotton/spandex blend. Most of the ones are nylon/spandex but to me the cotton/spandex ones breathe more. Vince used to call two of our cats Udi and Cousey (Osama BinLaden's sons, however their names are spelled) because they would catch a mouse, then make a "ring" with their paws and bat it back and forth until it "broke" (died). Then they'd just get up and walk away.

Mary - I remember a while ago I was taking a class at the college near me that involved weights. I couldn't get over it -- here I was, twice the age of most of the people in the class, and I was lifting heavier weights than them! If anything, it was a boost to my ego! What a story about your daughter

After going to Aldi stopped at PetSmart. Need to get Loki more Pill Pockets. We need more canned cat food, but I'm not sure when we'll get it but we absolutely need the Pill Pockets so I got them and a few cans of different cat foods for the cats to try to see if they like it

Vicki - I think you did very well only gaining 1.4pounds

The guy came today to finishin the landscaping. There was a little bit more mulch that he needed to put down. I'm surprised he came since it's raining. He forgot the bill so he'll bring it here around 7:30, I'll be up and will probably go to the Y afterwards

Terri in Milwaukee - (((HUGS)))

Miriam - we had a day bed in our previous home and everyone would congregate on it. I think because it was so much like their bed

DJ - I'm just really sad that Denise has wanted my rings all her life and now she won't be getting them. I suspect, but I admit that I don't have proof, that Pete's mother convinced him to buy the ring. I don't think he's strong enough to stand up to her and say "no ma, that's not what Denise wants". He did tell her that she said she wanted my rings, but evidentally she told him that Denise can wear them on the other hand. AAAA....no. These are heirlooms, not an afterthought that you wear on your other hand. To be honest, even Jessica and Vince agree that the ring he got is gaudy. It's not something that Denise would pick out for herself. I don't know if when Denise is here for Christmas I should mention to her that she can ask Pete if he wouldn't mind if she took those diamonds and made a necklace she can wear on her wedding day and then also have the rings that she's always wanted. I won't say anything to him, Denise has to. To be honest, I am of the opinion that his mother is going to be running their marriage. Pete told me that she's looking for a home for them. Really? Yes, Vince's parents helped us buy our first home, but they let us pick it out. I think they knew there were problems, but they let us learn from our mistakes.

Which brings me to another question: see, when Vince and I got married my father wanted to run the whole show, invite who he wanted to invite, have the band HE wanted "because I'm paying". In the end we paid for the wedding ourselves because we didn't want people at the reception that we didn't even know, we wanted people who were close to us, even if my father didn't know that person.

I know Denise, and she'd like only the best of everything. AAAA.....compromises will have to be met. We aren't made of money. I have a feeling that his mother is going to be an influence as to the place, the food, etc. etc. etc. And of course the mother is going to want only the best since she isn't paying. I understand that she's told Denise that she needs to be looking for venues. AAAAAAA....no, you decide on a date THEN work with the venues and maybe adjust. Why this big rush??????? OK, everyone, how much input did you all have as to the finances of a wedding?

Joyce - so glad you found a good paring knife. It feels good when we find something that we're looking for, doesn't it?

Rosie - sending good thoughts your way

Miriam - what a christmas present you and the girls will be getting!

Gotta go the MD for a followup on my foot but want to post this to mark my spot.

Michele in NC

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Michele - we told two of our DDs how much money we would give them and just gave it to them. Then if they wanted to spend more they had to figure out where that money was coming from. My DD involved me and my DH in the food and drink selection. I of course help her pick out her wedding dress and helped with her and her showers and decorating. My DH' S DD did not involve us in anything. She just took the money.

Mary from Minnesota

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Looking forward to reading all the posts for December. My best wishes to everyone.

Elaine, England.

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November goals

1. Increase weights on Stronglifts 5x5
2. Weight lift at least 3 x a week
3. Kettle bell swing nonweight lifting days 20 minutes
4. 8 hour diet window
5. 8 power foods
6. 8 cups of water
7. Follow night time snacking prevention methods
8. Lose 5 lbs
9. 10,000 steps a day
10. Do the five day fast diet

1. Check!
2. Check!
3. I didn't do the Kettlebell swings every day but at least 90% of them.
4. Check!
5. Check!
6. Still working on drinking 8 cups of water.
7. Check!
8. Check!
9. This one I am not focusing on because of the weather and I am too busy remodeling my house.
10. Check!

I am very happy with my progress last month!

December goals
1. Increase weights on Stronglifts 5x5
2. Weight lift at least 3 x a week
3. Kettle bell swing nonweight lifting days 20 minutes
4. 8 hour diet window
5. 8 power foods
6. 8 cups of water
7. Follow night time snacking prevention methods
8. Lose 5 lbs
9. Do the five day fast