WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016
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We've been laying floor all afternoon! My DH laid it and I nailed it into place with the nailer. Takes a lot longer than you think. But every little bit is progress.
Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
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Miriam, I love the picture of you and the girls. Thanks for sharing!
Sylvia, great sale prices at the local store.
Betty, I hope you are inside all warm and safe. It looks like the storm really hit hard there.
CarolNC, I laughed when I saw the question about the beans you use in your soup because I was picturing someone buying 15 different kinds of beans.
I use the 15 bean mix also and have never even looked at the recipe on the bag. (duh, Janet) I do mine pretty much the same with different spices and don’t use tomatoes in mine. I like lots of onion and put celery. You can actually add any veggies that you like. Sometimes I put some cabbage in mine, as that is my new favorite veggie in soups.
MicheleNC, glad the heel is better and hope it gets to the point that you won’t even remember the problem. Yes Menopause the Musical was worth the money. Wish I could remember some of the songs to tell DH. LOL Sorry ya’ll are getting snow but at least you know it won’t last long. DH is complaining about all the rain we keep getting and I always say, “At least we don’t have to shovel it!”
Pip, so sorry Kirby didn’t get better news and that it has him down. From when it first happened, I had fears that he wouldn’t be able to do as much as he can. I feel like you are blessed he is as good as he is. I do hope after review the doc will tell him he can improve more with more pt. *crossing my fingers for him* (((((Hugs))))) to you both.
To all you Muggees, I hope you can be more vigilant about those cookies, candies and other muggers lurking around your houses. It is dangerous out there. Maybe we need to post officers in the stores where these things come from to try to keep them out of your homes?? We will have to think on this. Just be careful because enough muggings can lead to bulges even if you aren’t left with bruises.
Katla, good idea to ask for a mounting block when going riding this next time. I would think that getting on and off would be the biggest challenges. Have fun.
CarolNC, I’m one of those people with a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap. Ewww yuck….
Vicki, sorry you are among the sick. Hope you feel better soon!
Bonnie, glad your DGS is okay and had an exciting day.
Chris, I’m with you on the bike and the RR Tracks. ????
Rori, glad to hear from you. Sorry about your laptop but glad you are okay.
Mary, that is one back breaking job you and DH are doing. I’m sure it will look great when you are finished.
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.
We actually had a few snow flurries in Myrtle Beach today but you had to be in it to even notice. Nothing stuck, thank goodness. I went to the Moose to help with a Charity event and then to Steinmart because they were having a sale on sweaters. What did I buy? A swimsuit bottom and a swimsuit cover up. LOL Mine were just too big to wear any more, but my swimsuit tops still work. I did get one sweater, too. I was wearing one today that is way too big and looked pretty sad. It will get washed and go in the charity pile. Thirteen days until the cruise, but whose counting?? Oh yes, that would be me!! I hope you all stay safe and warm in this storm.
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
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mikesmom1983 wrote: »
Does anyone else think it's a bit odd that these bikes are shown on railroad tracks??
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.
Chris in MA
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Hi, I have been overweight my whole life, had bariatric surgery 4 years and have gain back 60 pounds. I am 55 yrs old and just lost my dear friend to a massive heart attack. I do not want to follow in her foot steps. So I am hoping that I can get over the hump and get on with my life and lose my weight. I have gone thru most of the January's posts. I appreciate the inspirational advise and great tips.
Thank you for listening.
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Did an hour of Chris Freitag's Slow Burn DVD. Not sure why it wasn't labeled Slow Burn. The plan for tomorrow is to do some time on our recumbant bike. I haven't done that in a while. Hope I remember how to use the bike.....lol
pip - hopefully, the MD will have better news for Kirby. I can hardly imagine how frustrated he must be
After exercising made an apple cake to take to Lynette for her birthday Tuesday. At least it's something Ken can eat. Then shoveled most of the driveway. It's supposed to be warmer tomorrow so we'll probably do some more. Then made a chocolate brownie cake for her accountant group. Wasn't sure that the low fat brownie mix that I had would work, but it did. Went to church, now home to finish dinner.
kimses - even WE got snow. I didn't move to North Carolina to shovel snow!!!!! Guess we got about 5 inches (ok, you can stop laughing now). Feel better fast
katla - loved your animation, so you
Donna, speaking of boots. I have worn mine from PA about 2 or 3 times since we've moved down here. Well, I took them out of the back of the closet today, there were more cracks in them than there were before. Then....as I was shoveling the driveway, there was this funny feeling on the bottom of my boot, almost as if a piece of snow got stuck to it. So I looked down and the sole had come off!!
Bonnie - my dh is either watching either Fox network or right now he's glued to the Weather Channel.
DJ - yea for too big clothes
Becky - welcome
Michele in NC0 -
Michele, sorry about the snow. We've been wondering about hubby's sisters. One is in Winston-Salem and the other is in Henderson. I'm guessing Henderson got more, but we haven't heard from either one yet. The last big winter storm knocked out power in Henderson for a very long time. More than a week, I think it was.
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Pip: I'm happy to hear that Kirby can still ride. Speed is like icing on a cake. Perhaps in time he can have the icing too. One step at a time. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: I was on the horse despite being sick earlier in the week. Color me happy. I had a relatively quiet lesson, but that is all that I could handle today and I'm grateful that I went. :bigsmile:
Chris: I just used a photo of the trike I found online. I think the railroad tracks give a good idea of scale. :flowerforyou:
Rori: I'm happy you posted. It is good to hear that things are going well.
Becky: Welcome! :flowerforyou:
I've had a good day. We've heard from DS and DDIL, and also from DDIL's parents on the eastern side of the Mississippi. I haven't heard from DD, though. I hope things are okay for her. It is too late to call now but I'll call or text her in the morning. I enjoyed my riding lesson & hope to be more energetic next week. Tomorrow we hope to share a meal with DSIL, and our niece. We haven't seen her since her daughter's wedding shower last summer.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
January Goals :
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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Hi gals,
So I did not take notes, but all the folks in the snow zone, stay in – keep warm – and use the snow as exercise, but don’t over due!!!
Had a good day here my garden club does a spring plant sale and one of the members has access to grape vines, they get trimmed this time of year so we made grape vine wreathes to sell – some plain and some decorated. About 20 members attended and with the exception of the car pool time it was fun. I ended up sitting in the car pool (1 hour each way) next to the queen of toxic, I disagreed with her about organic/non-gmo so her answer was to call me a Nazi – some of my mothers family was lost in the concentration camps – and I minced no words first defining Nazi and then telling her how inappropriate her comments were, she tried to interrupt me to tell me she was joking… I was not interruptible. What a doofus. She tried the rest of the day to be nice and I told her to just stay away. You never know what folks history is and in a group it seems to me it is fine to disagree, but not fine to be mean and hurtful.
I did come home and treat myself to a hot chocolate with bailys! Its in my calorie count so its ok.
Kim from N. California
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Vaneslady/ Becky~ You have come to the right place! I love all these ladies, and the support they give. It's unconditional. It's non-judgmental, and I have been known to vent, (which they let me do). You can throw ALL your emotional baggage to the sides of this page, just chuck it! I think the white part is self cleaning.....
Some great sayings you can feed your brain with:
Losing weight isn't the key to happiness, happiness is the key to losing weight!
The most important ingredient in food preparation is your MOOD!
(yep every one of these sayings end in an exclamation point!!!!)
Eating is SUPPOSE to ruin your appetite!!! (love that one because it goes against ALL my mother said growing up)
I gain weight because my head makes food decisions that ignore what my body wants!
(that one is a reality kick in the head one)
You are the primary source, your body is the living experience. Trust it, go with it!
(that is one to give you a mental kick in the keester!)
So put some of these on your frig :-)
Glad you joined our little family of powerful women!
Becca!!
Ok I am exclamation point addicted!!
*jamming it in my pocket*
ok ok
still in Oregon
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I just wanted to share a little humor with everyone. We are in the process of laying a wood floor and I have a 10 week old puppy that is more like the Tazmanian Devil, all Teeth. So I rigged up my Kettlebell on his rug to keep him from chewing everything in sight but still free enough to watch us. The little monster was able to pull it around. So, I added a 25 pound plate beneath it.
This was working for a while until he must have eaten a can of spinach and became as strong as the Hulk. Needing to keep him in one place I went and got my 35lb plate and was in the process of switching them out I don't even know what happened I was handing the 25lb plate off to my husband and balancing the 35 on end. Next thing I know BAM searing hot worse then labor pains explode in my big toe! You guessed it the 35lb plate fell right onto my toe!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Mary, oh no so sorry. I know that hurt like the dickens. Take care of you. That little guy is strong.
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Hi gals,
So I did not take notes, but all the folks in the snow zone, stay in – keep warm – and use the snow as exercise, but don’t over due!!!
Had a good day here my garden club does a spring plant sale and one of the members has access to grape vines, they get trimmed this time of year so we made grape vine wreathes to sell – some plain and some decorated. About 20 members attended and with the exception of the car pool time it was fun. I ended up sitting in the car pool (1 hour each way) next to the queen of toxic, I disagreed with her about organic/non-gmo so her answer was to call me a Nazi – some of my mothers family was lost in the concentration camps – and I minced no words first defining Nazi and then telling her how inappropriate her comments were, she tried to interrupt me to tell me she was joking… I was not interruptible. What a doofus. She tried the rest of the day to be nice and I told her to just stay away. You never know what folks history is and in a group it seems to me it is fine to disagree, but not fine to be mean and hurtful.
I did come home and treat myself to a hot chocolate with bailys! Its in my calorie count so its ok.
Kim from N. California
Thank you for correcting that person. It's no joke.0 -
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DJ- Menopause the Musical! I loved that show! I saw it about five or six years ago with my four SILs and our MIL. Laughed so hard!
Betty- Beautiful winter pic of an historical home! I love those old houses. And Yes! You do burn more calories exercising in the cold. Not a whole lot more, but along with burning the "exercise" calories, your body is burning calories to keep you warm.
Blizzard bound friends- thinking of all of you as I see the snow piling up in your areas. Stay warm and stay safe! We get lots of that type of weather in West Michigan, but at least we have the infrastructure to deal with it. In an effort to keep it light; I saw a post on facebook this morning. It was one of those "Be like Bill" posts. The woman who posted it is from Long Island and her name is Lori:
This is Lori.
Lori lives on Long Island and is currently resting after shoveling out of 2 feet of snow for the past 6 hours because her husband broke the snow blower and forgot to buy another one.
Lori married an idiot
Don't be like Lori
I have been cooking meals this weekend for my in-laws, both in their 80's and recovering from their respective hospital stays. I have also been making food and shopping for my sister Denise. Some one on this page, very kindly, named a couple of cookbooks for cancer patients, but I can't remember who...
Anyway, I sent my hubby to the store for some ingredients that I needed. He comes back an hour later, minus what I needed but with two hams! "They were only $15 each!" He wants me to make one so we can have soup. I love him; but I want to kill him sometimes.
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Mary- Cute pup and adorable story about him. What is his name? Hercules? But, OUCH! So sorry about your toe! I hope healing goes quickly and without much pain or inconvenience. You don't realize how much your toes do, until you injure one!0
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I would have thought walking a colicky grandbaby would have got me a few more steps but I guess doing the baby sway doesn't count steps... Oh well.... I did get to outside - bundled them up and went out with the toboggan and feed the birds and went for a short walk. could only get as far as the snow plow had gone so wasn't very far... the 2 1/2 year old wanted to walk a little bit which was good because he slept for an hour in the tractor plowing snow with grandpa, Lots of fun outside tried to teach him how to make snow angels!!!
I sympathize with all in the path of the storm in the Eastern US. It is fun to get snow but not the huge amount all at once stormy stuff.
Sad to hear about the School shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan (4 hours north of me). I have been there several times for work. A lot of nice people there, but a lot of issues in the Northern communities.
Quite time in the house so far this morning, grandkids are still sleeping. Good thing... one more grandchild showing up around 10 so grandma needs her quite time ...ha ha.
Take care everyone and stay safe
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Mary- Cute pup and adorable story about him. What is his name? Hercules? But, OUCH! So sorry about your toe! I hope healing goes quickly and without much pain or inconvenience. You don't realize how much your toes do, until you injure one!
Thanks! I'll feel it for sure when I exercise but plan on prepping with Tylenol! Evidently your DH thinks you're a great cook!
Mary from Minnesota
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Ouch, Mary! That had to hurt. But changing the subject.....are those your new floors? They are gorgeous!
Kim, good for you in setting the woman straight. It does sound like you made an impression and perhaps she learned her lesson. You are so correct that we never know other people's histories and how seemingly innocent words can cut to the quick. My personal hot topic words are "retarded" and "short bus." We once had a retired preacher who liked to joke that he was our "retarded, no retired" preacher. I finally got up the nerve to mention it, but I don't think he got it. Maybe I should have been more forceful. When you have a grandchild who rides the short bus, you don't appreciate jokes about it.0 -
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Mary ~ Hurting for you! That must have been an awful pain. Your floors look beautiful.
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Mary ... Sorry about your toe. Your Tasmanian devil has the cutest ears!
Pip ... Your black lab is beautiful.
Chris ... I thought the bike/railroad tracks photo was odd as I assume most riders don't park their bikes there!
Kim ... The ignorance of the human race knows no bounds ...
Beth still sick near Buffalo0 -
Mary, your pup is adorable and I love the story- until you hurt your toe! I dropped a sheet of dry wall on my big toe and could not wear shoes for over a year! I know your pain! Mine still aches with changes in the weather, and the MRI when I got the cat bite showed extensive arthritis. Hope yours heals better!
Kim, good for you! People need to know that these words, Nazi, retarded, short bus, etc. are damaging and NOT funny! Schizophrenia is another one- it is rarely used to describe something properly anyway. Schizophrenia is a brain disorder in thinking but people use it to mean two sided. And it is harmful to people with that disorder. That old adage that "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me" is totally wrong.
Pip, every time I see a black lab or goldie I think of you now.
Yesterday I took my girls, adult son, and grandson to the shelter to socialize the animals. There were some gorgeous dogs there, all eager to be loved. One was a golden lab (not purebred but looks it) that was so tempting to bring home! Not to mention all the lovely kitties! I made arrangements to have the newest "stray" neutered on Monday with their program. The only problem is that I have to have the cat there by 6:30 Monday morning and it is half an hour away. It wouldn't be hard for me, but the girls won't like getting up that early! The shelter manager told me that instead of having me pay for it, she will charge my city since they have allotted money to neuter/ spay strays and that is what this one is! She said it saves them time having to trap it! My son brought my attention to a long hair black kitten that had "lumps" all over it- he was concerned it had cancer or something. I checked it and the lumps were just mats. So I spent my time there dematting the darling kitty. So hard not to just bring it home. It was a sweetheart and that is not fun!
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Afternoon folks!
I am now officially a natural blonde. :bigsmile: Finally got round to dying my roots this afternoon.
I love it when it's done, but always put it off. I also made game stew while I was waiting for it to take. Yummo! Having it with cabbage. I will put in a jacket potato for DH as he needs the calories.
I see your snow has stopped at last. Hope everyone is OK. I heard several people died shovelling snow.
Nasty names - when my children were teenagers a favourite word was spaz. I put them right about that one. I once used the word wog in the presence of a black person, without having the faintest idea what it meant. I was about 11. My parents were horrified and told me off in no uncertain terms. Adults should know better.
Quiet day in store. Finishing the newspaper and catching up with TV. I have thrown some papers out from the office, so that feels good. Done two lots of laundry. Washed the cushion covers off the sofa. They look much better. :noway:
Mary - Ouch for that toe! You are so marvellous with all the renovating you do.
Katla - enjoy your company. Are you cooking? I know entertaining makes you nervous. :flowerforyou:
Getting a delivery today of DH's Valentines Day presents - a big whisky fruit cake in a nice tin and some posh chocolate covered ginger biscuits. :bigsmile: Will have to find a hiding place for them.
Love Heather in the damp UK
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DJ I hear you about the cookie muggings (and chocolate bars). We had 3 birthdays and one church supper with lots of leftovers, so I think we are cleared out now.
Mary is your toe broken? And to think Shep is still a puppy and that strong! He looks so innocent.
I was pretty sick yesterday and couldn't eat anything after breakfast. Not the diet plan I would normally choose. Slept 12 hours and stomach and intestines feel better, but my whole body is sore. The good news? I don't have to shovel or bring in firewood! I'm calling in sick and letting my husband do that! I would like to be waited on today.
Not much snow here....about 6 inches. Very pretty outside.
Kimses in MA
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morning all~
well over 18 inches of snow
, was out shoveling,Tom snow blowing, and went to feed DFIL ,he ate, and I have shopping I have to do for 2 of the resident's down at the nursing home.. think I am finally over the hump with this cold, and think Tom is starting to get it..
of course will all the shoveling do you think my fit bit battery was charged? NOOOO of course not grrrr
still feeling a little tired so will lay low and cook a few things and back at the old grind tomorrow
Mary~ Puppy adorable... yikes on dropping that on your toe....0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Becky, welcome to a great group of ladies. I’m sorry for your loss and glad that you don’t want to repeat your friends result. It is definitely not always easy but the results of permanent weight loss are wonderful. I knew I’d be healthier but had no idea of how much. Take it one day at a time and just never give up. When we fall, we just have to get up and go again. Come often and we will happily support you in being successful.
MicheleNC, now if you can’t remember how to ride your bike, just……Oh, wait!!! That is one of those things we are supposed to always remember! Anyway, you know you are the resident exercise expert of this group so I know you know how. Keep up the good work and have fun. Maybe you need to put plastic bags on your feet before you wear those holey boots again.
Katla, glad you got to go to your riding lesson. I always hate the idea of you having to miss something you enjoy so much.
Mary, Shep is sooo cute and those ears! I’m so sorry about your toe!! Did you break it? Can you even walk today??? Poor baby, maybe Shep will kiss it and make it better. They can be so much trouble but they also bring us such joy.
KJL, ya gotta love our Hubbys who get a little confused sometimes when it comes to shopping. Hope you had lots of things you can do with ham. Lol
Miriam, I agree that people need to be careful about the terms and phrase they use, but you gave an example of “short bus” and I don’t even know what that is? I wonder if it is used in some parts of the country and not others?
Kimses, sorry you are under the weather, but do enjoy your sick day and being waited on!
Allie, glad you are feeling better. If Tom gets it, is he as big a baby as many men? Talk about wanting to be waited on! Women just pretty much want to be left alone when we don’t feel well but men want someone to stand there and watch them suffer.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’m happy to have a low key day. We will watch the two play-off games this afternoon and night. Before that, I’ll probably do a little more drawer organizing. I certainly don’t envy any of you that have to spend hours digging out. Don’t overdo and stay safe, my friends.
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
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mollywhippet wrote: »Hubby was turning the knobs too, because apparently he didn't think I knew how to turn them properly, but he had no luck either.
Sylvia
LOL - Oh, I'm sure many of us can relate to that.
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morning peeps -
fanncy - ouch!!! what i used to do when i was training our pups was i had them on a leasch and that leash was on my wrist. where i went (while at home) he went. i could watch and correct him all the time. i had a crate that was big enough that he would grow up into (so far have used that crate on all 4 dogs) and put it in the living room where all the traffic was so he could see us all the time with toys n stuff in there.
miriamwithcats - :0)0
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