WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016
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Do all dogs just sleep?0
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Hello all, I am new here. I'm trying (again) to get some healthy habits back after really letting myself go. I've always struggled with staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Now I'm at an all-time high and feeling depressed. I know what to do. I've been successful in the past, but not for a long time. Just finished day two of sticking to a healthy eating plan. Have not resumed exercising YET. I'm here looking for some encouragement and camaraderie, and will provide the same to others
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Sylvia - I don't know if I missed why your son had surgery. I know he was in the hospital for breathing problems. My heart goes out to you. As disappointed as I am in my son I would be heartbroken to see him go through a life threatening illness. I forget who was talking about his attitude change having to do with his feeling out of control of his life and body. My Dad was like that in his later years as his CHF became worse. I also know the difficulty of raising grandkids when their dad is around. Especially if you disagree on parenting. God bless you for stepping up for those kids. People always say to me "I don't know how you do it I never could" and I say you never really know what you'll do until faced with the decision before you. Don't know if I missed your answer about what kind of drafting you do. Still interested.
Gloria0 -
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Yay - finally caught up - now to stay that way! Nite all!
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Hey all! Feeling a little overwhelmed the past couple days, so I have been reading, but not posting. Going to jump in, but will probably forget a couple people.
Karen- LOVE the henna work! So pretty!
Michele- I do stretch my feet during the day and in the mornings for the plantar fasciaitis. Things like making fists with my toes, pulling my toes back, arching the soles of my feet etc. When I get in the pool, I do "ballet feet". Toe pointing, en pointes, and I trace the alphabet with each foot. I also do laps and do a lot of flutter kicking. I think the water resistance and the zero impact of the deep water really work to stretch and strengthen my feet/ankles.
Mia and Betty- I had to start with Tai Chi because of balance issues, then when I was comfortable with that I moved on to yoga. I haven't done either in a year/year and a half due to an ankle injury; but it is time to begin again.
Heather- I love hearing about your language adventures! Your sentences are great! I have to look into Duolingo. I still understand a lot of the French and Spanish, but retrieving the words out of my brain/memory is the tricky part. My daughter can talk to me in French and I will answer her in English. Whenever I would try to answer in French, it would come out as a mix of French and Spanish. I lived a year in Mexico when I was 20, so I think that is the more dominate of the two languages.
Anne- Enjoy your cruise! Just keep the thought that "this is for me!" Relax and enjoy it for you! If he comes around, great! If he is a big douche; forget about it and enjoy YOUR time! Love and hugs to you!
Kids arriving; so my day is officially starting. Happy Thursday everyone!0 -
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Good morning.Today is a warming trend getting started.....will be around 60 for a few days.Winter isn't over,but so far it's been a shadow of itself.No one is complaining!
Gloria,I agree.Most ppl step up to the plate when push comes to shove....even tho not something they planned on.Grandparents lead with their heart.An Aunt raised her Grson from birth.He knew his birth mom,was never close to her....as he called his Grma my "real Mother".That's exactly what she was.....
Went out for a Walleye fish sandwich yest. Calories were high,but my husband doesn't need to lose wt & is always good with my food plan.I was only 150 cals under for the day.....
Someone mentioned cookbooks. Used to collect them,but got rid of all but 3,plus a ton of books & quilting books when we moved here 3 yrs ago.
Funny,but haven't missed them or the craft stuff.Kept sewing/quilting things,but have slowed down on sewing too.
Going to sort & discard from the bottom freezer today. I am bad about "saving" bits & pieces that never get used.In a few wks,we are moving small basement freezer to garage.Only took 3&1/2 yrs for hub to admit we needed to do that.Have a nice finished basement that is never used. Everything we need is on main floor.At our ages,steps can be dangerous.
Do you all eat breakfast? I'm not hungry for breakfast.....so an early lunch works for me.
Time to get dressed & get busy. Otherwise will spend too much time on line . Sunshine today,yeah! Pat
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DJ great pic of you on the cruise, hope it is a happy memory. For me the anticipation of a trip/adventure is always a little bit better than the actual vacation, go figure
Heather as a proud New Yorker, I highly recommend a train journey like you mentioned. There are so many incredible parks and natural wonders in NY, including of course the Falls, have you visited the states? You are such a world traveller
Nancy welcome to the group, keep checking in to make it part of your new resolve. Even when I slip up (hmmm often) I still log and I still check in with the group, for some reason it feels different this time.
My DD and DH are calling in from India daily, they sound exhausted and the traffic is really the most challenging thing about the journey so far. I don't regret for one second not going with them....I know crazy!....but am so enjoying the quiet of my home and the space to relax from all that I do when they are both here
Plantar Faciastis sufferer here and I recommend all those exercises mentioned on page 44, I am quite faithful to keeping my feet and calves stretched as well as changing my orthodics regularly, cause it is so painful otherwise.
Karen from NY
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Asking for continued prayers for DS#1. He has hit a rough patch.
Praying for all the people who are trying to help him turn his life around and that he listens and does the hard work he needs to do to become healthy.0 -
Today were are going to hit 80°. That will break a record if we do. Going to go get mani/pedi this morning and run a few errands before flying to Denver in the morning.
Have a great day my friends.
Janetr okc0 -
Karen - We went to NYC for week about 16 months ago. We both LOVED it. My DH has seen quite a bit of the eastern States, but I haven't. I love trains
Well, just had an email from DDIL with a link to the advert for her house in London. Wow! Didn't know it had got that far! I guess DS must have talked his way into the permanent position from the temporary job. The house they are selling looks fabulous, all clean and tidy. Normally two small children untidy it as quickly as it's tidied up. :laugh: I don't envy her doing all this with a third child due in March. I seem to remember babies need a lot of kit, so it won't be tidy long.
Guttering men just finishing off. It looks amazing. Well worth the expense. This morning I had to close my eyes when a young man appeared two floors up, outside our exercise room, up a ladder and welding a drill in one hand. Yikes! Just leaving now.
I've made tonight's Chinese meal, ready to reheat, and chopped up all the stir fry veggies to go with it. Dessert is the sorbet I made, so not much to do now. I have cooked the kids sausages as they quite like them cold. A bit of sweetcorn and toast and we are good. Yoghurt for their pudding.
In honour of my DDIL's mother, who is bringing them over, I've got my homemade lemon and blueberry muffins out of the freezer. Not for me though.
Must get on with bed making. Luckily it is my cleaner's day so she is busy right now.
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Heather, a thought just occurred to me. If you want a film in Norwegian, you can't do much better than Orions Belte. It's based on a novel by Jon Michelet and feels quite dated now (written during the Cold War era and filmed in 1985), but it offers lots of gorgeous Svalbard scenery and a bit of cultural history. You get to see Longyearbyen's aerial cableway in action - something I've NEVER seen.
Darn tough understanding what they say, I admit, but always a word or two here and there...-1 -
Do all dogs just sleep?
Mine does! Maybe its a breed thing I don't know. Our Pokey naps all the time except when you rattle her chain to go out or open a peanut butter jar or scoop out her food. Once a day she will bring her ball to us and we have a rousing round (3-4 throws) of catch across the living room. She is on her way to being 13 years old. Got her at age 1 from the Indianapolis Humane Society.
Cheri NE oHIo
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tryingtolive1 wrote: »
Apparently she is ready for bed. I am still packing for my cruise. The walk must have tuckered her out.
Anne from Wisconsin Your dog is so sweet 0 -
Margaret - Here's sending loving thoughts your way. It's so hard with our children. My DS#1 hasn't replied to my last two emails. I hope he's ok.
(He suffers from severe depression )
Takk! Penny.
Janetr - Bon voyage!
Just waiting now. DH has been playing stupid when I ask him to do stuff. "Where is it?" "How do I fix that?" " How much wine do you want chilled? " Grrrrrr! :sad: He will come into his own once they are here.
Love Heather UK
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margaretturk wrote: »Asking for continued prayers for DS#1. He has hit a rough patch.
Praying for all the people who are trying to help him turn his life around and that he listens and does the hard work he needs to do to become healthy.
We will definitely be praying for him.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Kirby UPDATE: he ran 1/2 mi on the treadmill without holding on for the first time!!! Did the other 3mi at a 5 incline! Way to go!!! So proud! I didn't run with him, I did shoulder stretching exercises in a different part of the gym. I would have been too nervous watching him.0
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morning peeps -
sending positive thoughts to all that need them and hugs to those that could use them and strapping on the boot to those that should have it!
patceoh - i used to NEVER eat breakfast. when i started this on mfp, that's when i started. i am not really hungry at breakfast time but i force myself anyway, ESPECIALLY since i had already gone to the gym. they say that you should eat about 1hr b4 your workout, well not this person. I'm not going to get up at 3am every morning to eat at 3:30 then ride to the gym by 4:30 (which is technically when I start exercising cuz I'm riding the bicycle to the gym) to do a class at 5:15 or do my own thing when I get there. once I get to work I DO have my usual, 1/4 cup of steel cut oats and 1/2cup of 1% milk and water. the protein shake comes at lunch.
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Great to hear, Pip. No, we don't want you trying to run on a treadmill at the same time as you're watching Kirby! Too easy to fall.
Bare hyggelig, HeatherTakk! Penny. 0 -
It does seem that dogs sleep a lot, but it's the best time to snap a photo. When I bring my dogs home from a long walk, they go right to the bed or the couch and close their eyes, but the minute I open the closet, put on shoes, or do anything that looks like preparation for a walk, they jump right up and let me know that they are ready to go out again. I eat breakfast every morning because I am hungry---when I eat, I have already walked about 1500 steps taking dogs out in the back to "do business". I plan my meals and snacks for the day at certain times and stick to the schedule, the same way one would stick to a schedule of prescribed medications from a doctor. there's no dance class today and tomorrow because the facility we rent from is refinishing the floor in the big room where we dance. It feels funny to not be dancing, but I'll spend about 30 minutes practicing dances along with getting other chores done. 0
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Pip- yeah for Kirby!
Stronglifts Rest Day
Goblet squat-3X7X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-12 X9X 30, 10 X 10 X 30
I have raised five more sets of the kettle bell swing to 10 reps today. I am amazed at how only one more swing for five of the sets can really be felt in my body!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Gloria, I hope you got your coffee fix! Even though I’m down to one cup each morning, I need it when I first get up! I know how disappointed you are with your son but his children are so lucky to have you. I know it is not how you pictured your retirement but know what a blessing you are to them!!!! (((Hugs)))
Heather, do some of the dentist there subsidized by the NHS? By there, I mean in England, not just where you live. I was thinking, if so, it might be worth finding one in/near London if they are that expensive paying on your own. Just a thought.
Vicki,NE, that is so sad that your DGS has to have surgery again. I hope this might be the last one.
Mia, I’m giggling about your Dad asking you if you used the hot tub in the nude.
Rhoda, welcome. You will find this a great place for support and information. MFP is the first thing I have found that really works during and after weight loss. It’s not always fun but totally worth it if you want to get healthy. Just log everything that goes in your mouth and never give up. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.
Mary, your workouts are so impressive!!! How much time do you spend each day doing them?
Anne, don’t wake that girl up. She looks exhausted! lol
Barbie, you talking about purging your books just reminded me that we are having a book sale as a charity fund raiser at the Women of the Moose. I need to go through my books.
Janetr, you are too sweet but I haven’t been a “babe” in more years than I can remember. But I’ll admit, it’s still nice to hear. (((Hugs)))
Katla, I’m so glad to hear you say that you are liking your sixties better than any time you can remember. I think I feel the same way. There is just something so liberating about this age and I think part of mine is that I have become so accepting of people and things. I heard the same news about acid reflux meds. Luckily I have been able to stop taking mine since I’ve lost weight but I fear the harm may have already been done.
Joyce, good news on the labs. Keep up the good work. I hope you can get rid of that sore throat soon!!
Nancy, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Most of us have found that we need to forget about diets and adopt a new lifestyle of healthy eating to maintain what we lose. Logging what we eat is one way to stay focused and keep up with what we eat while adding exercise. Come often and join right in.
Karen, so glad you are enjoying your alone time at home. As much as I love my DH, I like my time alone. How long will they be gone?
Margaret, sending prayers for your DS. I know it is hard on you as well. (((Hugs)))
Cheri, such a cute pic of your pup. Did you wake her up for that? Ours sleep much of the time, too. I remind myself of that when we have to board them. Also when we crate trained our dogs, I tried to remember that they sleep their lives away whether in a crate or on the sofa. Lol
Pip, I am so proud of Kirby! I knew he would keep making progress. I don’t blame you for not watching.
Pat, I never used to eat breakfast but have slowly gotten to where I eat a bran muffin as soon as I get up each morning. When I don’t have a muffin I have a Fiber One bar. I sometimes have eggs and a piece of toast for lunch.
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 have a board meeting this afternoon so need to get busy. I’ve lost some of the weight I gained on the cruise but have a couple of pounds to go. I was a bad girl. Last year I would excuse myself after the entrée’ and not stay while everyone ate dessert. This year I stayed and joined them. Oh well. We have booked our next cruise for Dec. 2nd of this year. It is just a 5 day and we might do another 5 day next March or April. The 7 day cruises have gotten so expensive that we can almost do 2 Five day cruises for the same money. At least that is how we are looking at it. lol
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.
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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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Do all dogs just sleep?
As they get older - usually yes. Older is a relative term though. My dog is 5 years old and should have calmed down by now. She'll sleep if we are sitting with her, but if I get up to walk around the house she jumps up and follows me bouncing all around me. "Walk" is not a word that is in her vocabulary. She is all terrier and bounces. Of course, it doesn't help that only one of the 2 footers in the house tries to enforce the "4 feet on the floor" rule. DH spoils her rotten and does not insist upon good behavior.
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I'm sorry to be such a broken record, but my life has hit the fence at the moment. My son refused to even talk to his kids yesterday, (he actually said he hated them) and today he says he wants them to come home tonight to stay. I don't know what to do! I'm so tense and stressed beyond belief. The kids were so happy this morning. I just got into a groove, and now he's going to tear things up again. I could hear the evil stepmother in the background telling him what to say. Today he says he's feeling better and yesterday he said he was going to die. I'm just at wits end! And I'm physically exhausted. Haven't slept much in three days or more. My stomach is in knots and my angina has reared it's ugly head. I have drafting emergencies to get done and can't think straight. I don't think I've ever been this physically and emotionally exhausted in my whole life. One of the ladies from the co-op is after me to do some layouts for the new gallery. I gave DGD#1 permission to do an after-school activity starting next Wednesday, an I'm just sure her dad will refuse to let her do it. But I know for a fact that they want to live with him, even if it means living with Julie. I asked them. I need to talk to hubby but he's in class. Tonight I'm taking them to a party at school and he wants me to bring them home right after. I finally got them used to bathing, brushing their teeth, and wearing clean clothes, and now they are going back to squallor.
I'm worried about how things are going to go.
I hope everyone else is having a great day. Bye for now.
Sylvia0 -
Happy Thursday, It is 4:30am and I have been at work since 1am. The night person's father in law coded in ER and so she just left. We are a 24\7 dept. So my boss calls me since I live the closest. I had only been in bed maybe 2 hours at the most, now I work until 3 this afternoon. Gotta love life.
News about my mom was not good, they are pretty sure she has blood cancer of some kind. So when my sister gets the appointment with the oncolist I will go with them and see what the next step is. I don't care how old we are or how old are parents are we are never ready to lose them.
I had a NSV last evening. DH and I were at Sam's club and they have the swimsuits out. I saw a pretty one and got one two sizes smaller then the one I have and when I got home it fit. Happy dance.
Katla--Glad that you really like your new doctor. That is always a plus.
Not a lot to say today. So take care and type to you later.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »
Stronglifts Rest Day
Goblet squat-3X7X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-12 X9X 30, 10 X 10 X 30
I have raised five more sets of the kettle bell swing to 10 reps today. I am amazed at how only one more swing for five of the sets can really be felt in my body!
Mary from Minnesota not only are you doing amazing on both strong lifts and kettle bells, but you have been consistent in doing your regular routine..no excuses or loopholes for you 0 -
DJ- thank you! I spend 25 minutes on the kettle bell and an hour and 15 minutes when I do my StrongLifts. That's a lot less time than I used to spend when I did cardio. I used to spend three hours every day or more. I love hearing about your adventure on the cruise. It is nice that you were able to enjoy yourself and have dessert. With your commitment to this lifestyle you will not have any trouble using the extra pounds. I am hoping to go on one someday.
Barbie - thank you, you are one of my inspirations on here for being consistent. The only thing I need to do now is be a little better at resisting sweets.
I just got back from a mile walk with my puppy. It is in the mid-20s. So we are having a heatwave! I love seeing all the pictures of the furbabies.
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Becca - Ooh, I really feel for your friend, and for you! It's uncomfortable to see two people duke it out in a public venue like Facebook. I'm also reminded of my divorce. There were a couple of very close friends who voluntarily stepped to my side and never left it, but we never asked for that and most of our friends managed to stay neutral. I treasure the friends who were willing to go to bat for me - everyone needs that now and then (and I'll admit it was nice to have somebody tell me what a jerk my ex was, even though I knew it wasn't entirely true). But I also respect the grace and diplomacy it took for the rest of our friends to stay out of it. I hope your friend and her partner manage to find peace.
Heather - I love your Norwegian phrases! And if your vacation involves a need for any of those phrases, we want to hear about it! I picked up a little (VERY little) bit of Norwegian before my trip to Bergen several years ago, and liked the sound of the language. Skål!
Sylvia - My heart goes out to you over the situation with your son and his children.
Yesterday I managed 20 minutes on the exercise bike. Would like to have done more, but I'm at the "clean-up" stage of this cold and I didn't want to go so hard I started the coughing up again. I've just been approached about taking in a new greyhound foster dog. If we do it, this will be the 50th greyhound to pass through our home! I need to call them back and find out more about the situation. I love to foster but I don't think I'm up for a neurotic and/or long-term foster dog at this point. But it would be nice to have another pointy dog around the place, and Luna would probably enjoy having someone to run with.
Well, I have a conference call in a couple of hours and the coughing fits have started, so I'd better go take something for it in hopes of getting through that call. Have a great day, everybody!
-Yvonne in TX0
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