WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016

fanncy0626

Good morning ladies! I'm helping my DH to tear up the dining room and kitchen floor. Then lay as much wood floor as possible. Part of the kitchen is going to be granite tile. This will be a 3 weekend project! Stay safe and warm everyone!

Stronglifts Workout

Squats-1X5X 65/75/85/95/105/115/120, 5X5X122
Sumo squats-5X5X107
BP- 1X5X 65/70/75, 5X5X 80
BR-5X5X 85



Mary from Minnesota

grandmallie

snowin to beat the band here in Connecticut, hunkered down and will make the old boy a calzone for dinner.

csofled

margaretturk

Carol: The Far From the Madding Crowd version with Jonathan Firth (yes Colin Firth's brother) I like better. I will say the lead actress, Cate Mulligan, does a great job in the newer version.

The Alan Bates version is great too. I miss him. He was one of my favorite actors.

oceanmelody

History buffs, this is Elfreth's Alley in Philly during a lull in the blizzard. I think it might be the oldest continuously occupied residential street in the country?
Do you burn more calories walking in the cold?
Betty

bwcetc

Peach1948

Margaret ~ I will look for the other version. Hope it's on Netflix.

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Sylvia – I found it a lot easier to go from sweet tea to unsweetened tea; by adding some unsweetened tea to my sweet tea until I was drinking unsweetened tea totally. Most restaurants will bring you one of each and an extra empty glass to pour them into or they’ll sometimes do it for you. I never like artificial sweeteners; although I grew up with tea sweetened with saccharine.
It’s cold and windy; but, sunny here in SW GA. I have a friend in Virginia who is getting slammed by the weather.

nccarolb – We don’t have any of the bad weather in SW GA; but, it is cold and windy; but, sunny. Cracker has gone out and stayed out because DOS’s dogs are out. I’m sure when they get tired of playing and go home, she will come to the door wanting in. She’s been a little hyper coming in from the cold to the warmth of the house. I think both Cracker and our cat, Tux, would freak at the snow.
bkrimpet - I’m not someone who know about burning calories; but, if you have to pick your feet up to step in the snow; I think I would post it as ‘marching’; and, I’d think that would be more than just walking. Not sure where you’d find it; but, if I could find ‘hula-hooping’ I am sure that somewhere there is a ‘marching’ exercise somewhere. Beautiful home! I’m sure it is a beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.

I don't know if a young lady by the name of Amanda (26) has asked to join our 'group' for motivation and support; but, I told her I did not think anybody would ever say "no" to her although most of us are 50 or older. She says she needs 'motivation' and 'support'. I told her I think she'd find she had come to the right place.

Lenora

jmkmomm

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kimses2

Yoga done. Then I started feeling really nauseous and sick, so I've got some kind of bug. On the couch and need more Netflix suggestions. (But at least I got my workout in before I crashed. Ugh. )

lhannon062709

rgrossma558

margaretturk wrote: »

Happy New Year!

Penny yes I remember you mentioning your connection to St. Paul. The picture has a misty quality about it because it was taken in the morning of a cloudy day. Going to see the poinsettia show at the Conservatory is one of my holiday traditions.

December 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

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.

January goals:
Same as December goals
Add laugh daily

Didn't exercise enough in December and was not as careful with portions as I needed to be, so had more weight creep. I am finding I am the opposite we asked about DH health issues. I like to hear about and talk about other things.

Watched a Graham Norton video with Bennedict Cumberbatch posing with otters on you-tube that created tears of laughter.

Annr

Kimses in MA The CHEAP cookies are the worst. It's like a mega container, all lined up so amazingly beautiful... (swats myself out of the artificial cream-filled haze).... I need to just stop buying those, my son doesn't eat enough of them to make it a smart purchase! Need to just buy a smaller package that fits in my husband and sons snack drawer!!! I got this...
Becca
(drawing out my plan of action)
in Oregon

Katla49

Rusty and slow today. :ohwell:

Annr

miriamwithcats wrote: »

Ah, Becca, you made me cry. Thank you.

wholly Smokes don't cry now!!!!!! Good happy tears only. GET OUT the slices of cucumbers to put on your eyes to reduce swelling...

I have actually had that done. It was in Korea mind you, and a fellow Navy wife friend and I had a massage, which included a facial. Picture 6 ladies for each of us. They were giggling (have they not EVER seen a huge American lady before SHEEESH!) For $30 I had the salad on my face, and they scrubbed our bodies with sea salt. They even woke me up to show me all the dead skin they were scrubbing off me....good....good...EEEKK...I am a lizard.... Then one set me on a stool, washed my hair, my body, and we both got to marinate in a hot pool. An afternoon of heaven for $30 bucks!!
Becca
scaring masseuse's in
foreign countries but
presently in Oregon

grandmallie

well just got back from shoveling the deck and a path for the boys~ did I mention that I hate snow? well maybe not hate that is a strong word~ very very strongly dislike snow..
I am soaked, just what I need with a cold, but im in my jammies now..

Vickil57

Good Saturday dear ladies. I have been sick most this last week and so have not checked in or done very good eating. I am working today and not feeling the best, but better then I was. That darn flu really kicked my butt. So once again I am way behind. I will do my best to catch up.

Bonnie--Welcome, Sorry to hear about your son. It is not easy to lose a child. Prayers and hugs for all of you.

Pip--Happy dance for you and selling the car and parts.

Carol--Sorry to hear about the break in, did they take anything of value? Looks like a mess. Hugs!

Beth--I agree it could be the Holy spirit working. I know that learning to accept help is humbling. And I know the joy I feel when I can help someone. So who am I to keep that good feeling from someone else. Easier said then done, but I am working on it.

Sylvia--That tray is going to be very pretty. You are so talented in many things.

Rosie & Allison--So sorry to hear about your friend. Take care of yourself.

Michele--Love the welcome sign.

Well I am to the bottom of page 64. My head feels full as big as a house. So going to get ready to go home soon. DGD is coming to spend the night as her parents have a Christmas party for work this evening. It will be ok as she takes care of herself for the most part. Take care ladies and know that we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Katla49

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DLS1029

Well we got slammed by the snowstorm! At our house we had almost 18" by the time it stopped snowing. Been trying to dig out today. The interstates have been closed and we have been in a state of emergency. So ready for spring!



This is taken from my back porch this morning around 8:00. Went out and it was really hard to walk. The snow was over my boots!

Donna in snowy WV

Annr

Husband and I rec'd some VISA gift cards from his momma, and it's tough to spend $50, when you think about it. You want to honor the sender, so no buying of gas, or normal food, but mine is still in my purse burning a hole I swear! Yesterday we did use some of it to go to a Mexican restaurant we like. I will have to take husband out next time I suppose. We had the lunch special of two fahitas. I guessamated everything but I think I was on target for most of it. I have definitely changed in how I look at food. Seeing items smashed into a cup or tablespoon :-)

Last night I used a new pan for making my awesome Bisquick Ultimate pancakes. So they were doing OK but husband cut one and it was still a bit "battery" on the inside. Interestingly enough I took the pancake off his plate so fast and threw it into the sink so fast it surprised even me.... I let things get to me.... My mother was a perfectionist, and I still hate being called out on it. My husband was gently putting it in the pan too....he did nothing wrong. I just am so REACTIONARY... I told him sorry.

Today I am trying my new pizza brand 'Bon Appetit', the mozzarella & pesto one for lunch. I will let you know if its any good. For 310 calories for two slices it BETTER!
Becca
Oregon

Annr

Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE Aw sorry you are under the weather this week.... *covered in a hazmat suit* ((((((((((hugs)))))))) here friend.....hands you a mason jar of homemade chicken noodle soup......puts some romantic lusty novels by the couch......a huge glass of orange juice by the novels.......*fluff yer pillow*....get better friend!!!
Becca
your MFP mental nurse in
Oregon

DLS1029

Does anyone on here do WW?

Donna in snowy WV

pipcd34

Katla49 wrote: »

Pip, DH & I ride these and they are very fun. They come in racier versions. Kirby may elect to shift from speed to distance, and these could spark some ideas. They definitely need colorful flags to draw attention in traffic because they're so low to the ground. PS: If you two ever want test rides, you're welcome to try ours.

Kirby used to have a recumbent (2 wheel). He is good with riding the usual bike, he just doesn't have the speed.

mollywhippet

We just got back from walking the dogs across the dam. Brrr! It was cold. 26 degrees with quite a strong breeze coming off the water. Spot was making the usual fuss about wanting to go in the water, so I let him off the leash. He ran screaming across the boat ramp at top speed, then thought better of it and put on the brakes. He came running right back to me to get leashed up again. Silly dog.

Now I have potatoes baking in the oven. Tonight I'm making hubby a hamburger steak and myself some pork chops with pumpkin butter. Or at least I would be if Bruno wasn't sitting quietly in my lap. He's so seldom this sweet and calm that I hate to break the spell. Hubby is building a fire, so we will sit at the table near the fireplace later and start a new puzzle. We lead such exciting lives.

Gotta go make dinner. Later, ladies! Stay warm and safe!

Sylvia

BonnieSpins

Vicki - Thank you.

Well, we got/are getting slammed by the blizzard. According to the TV, it will be at least among the top 3 snowfalls since they started keeping records. In the midst of all of this, my grandson had a major asthma attack. None of his emergency meds helped. Fortunately, my SIL was still at the volunteer firehouse. They were able to take the boy to the hospital in the ambulance He was there from 9 am to maybe 5 pm before the doctors were satisfied. SIL called his buddies at the firehouse and they picked them up, but now neither their ambulance nor their utility vehicle could get up their street, so they are still at the firehouse. They won't be able to get home until a National Guardsman stationed there has time to bring them home in a HUMVEE. The five year old will be beside himself. First he got to ride in Daddy's ambulance, and then he will get to ride in a HUMVEE. Never a dull moment.

My news junkie hubby has been glued to the TV watching the blizzard news all day. I haven't been able to exercise with one of my Leslie Sansone DVD. I've already told him that this evening I get the TV.

Stay safe and warm,

Bonnie in snow-covered Maryland

pipcd34

barbiecat

Sylvia, I gave up drinking first coffee, then tea, because I didn't like either unsweetened and didn't like any of the artificial sweeteners and didn't want to use sugar. I stared drinking only water in 2009 and have been happy with my decision.

Lenora, the opening post for our thread says that although the name of the thread, is women ages 50+. all women are welcome, so I hope Amanda will join in with us.

Katla, if you were on your horse today, you were light years ahead of the rest of us who were sitting on the couch or at the dining room table

To all of you on the snowy east coast....I hope you are safe and not too sad about the activities you are missing.

Pip, I am sorry to hear about KIrby's struggles. I, too, am trying to feel grateful for the mobility I have rather than concentrating on discomfort and uncertainty I feel as I walk and dance.


Yes, we gave in to the desire for a nap today and all five of us climbed into bed together for two hours.

Barbie from beautiful rainy NW Washington

My word for 2016 is "alacrity"....I will greet all experiences in my life with cheerful readiness



“The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach."-- Yutang Lin

mikesmom1983

Katla49 wrote: »

Pip, DH & I ride these and they are very fun. They come in racier versions. Kirby may elect to shift from speed to distance, and these could spark some ideas. They definitely need colorful flags to draw attention in traffic because they're so low to the ground. PS: If you two ever want test rides, you're welcome to try ours.

Does anyone else think it's a bit odd that these bikes are shown on railroad tracks??

Chris in MA

bwcetc

mikesmom1983 wrote: »

Katla49 wrote: »

Pip, DH & I ride these and they are very fun. They come in racier versions. Kirby may elect to shift from speed to distance, and these could spark some ideas. They definitely need colorful flags to draw attention in traffic because they're so low to the ground. PS: If you two ever want test rides, you're welcome to try ours.

Does anyone else think it's a bit odd that these bikes are shown on railroad tracks??

Chris in MA

Poerava14

Hi friends. I've been thinking of you all, even if I have been AWOL for 2 weeks. My home laptop has died,and coupled with back to back trips, I've missed 1300+ posts. Typing this on phone. Will read what I can tonight.

Sorry for all of you in the blizzard. Today it was spectacular in Denver. I'll be heading to NY on Tuesday if the airlines are back on schedule.

Belated thank yous to all who sent bday wishes. I went ice skating with 2 other 60+ friends. Good fun with lots of laughs and NO FALLS. Other NSV of the month = friend gave me some beautiful trousers and designer tops that don't fit her any more. They are a full size smaller than I what I've been buying. So happy!

Rori
Colorado Foothills