WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016
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Happy Monday! I didn't sleep well last night so I got a late start. First thing I did was to paint all of the base boards that we routered yesterday. I will have to give them another coat after I finish my breakfast. I got in my full body weight training workout! I am feeling pretty energetic now so after I paint the second coat I will take Shep for a long walk. My goals for today are to move more, drink more water and eat more protein!
Stronglifts Workout
Squats-1X5X 95/105/115, 5X5X 125
Sumo squats-5X5X 110
BP-1X5X 65/70/75, 5X5X 80
0HP-1X5X 45/50/55, 5X5X 60
BR-5X5X 85
DL-135
It was workout A today but I decided to only deload on the DL because I felt strong enough to work with Max weight on the other lifts.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
JanitDamit - I went by BAM this morning and bought the counterpart to the first book about 'tidying' up. This one shows the actual way to fold things.
Vicki - I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD. Our bank is changing all the account numbers for those of us who have been banking there, forever; so now DH has to do some of the things he wanted me to do, because they are in 'his name'. Ggrrrr! That's his comment, not mine.
Lenora0 -
grandmallie wrote: »brought up the subject about the trip to nashville, and suspected he had a bird, told me im spoiled and out of my mind.... I told him I have never EVER said a word about you going to Florida twice a year, and anything about buying a brand new car that I co-signed for..
said to him have you ever heard the term happy wife happy life? no wonder your miserable....
think i will pack a bag and not come home tonight.
Tom sure is a prickly pear
You are amazing in that you never just lose composure or your temper. I would have dropped some dishes on the floor and after the huge crash said to him, "What was that you were saying again my dear?" 
That certainly gets my DH attention. Don't give up on your trip. Remember that you deservethat trip and so much more. Take care of yourself and stay strong and he will not have the power to keep you emotionally down and physically in the house. Sending hugs and lots of love to you.
Rosie in So Cal
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Happy Monday ! ! !
I’m jumping to the end again, because it has been a typical weekend again.
Allison – More Hugs and Prayers ! ! ! Some men don’t get it until hit upside the head with a 2x4. Take Care of You ! ! !
Janetr – congrats to your successful DD. // So sadly wonderful for your nephews memorial service. Hugs and Prayers for you and all his loved ones !
Margaret – Beautiful, insightful, and caring. Thanks for sharing ! ! !
Sorry for everyone I missed. I will attempt to go back and read, but I don’t hold my breath thinking I will ever catch-up. I hope you all know I think of you daily !
I had quite a revelation after DS’s bowling tournament on Saturday. He and a friend were on the same lanes, and both struggling. DS wouldn’t listen to DH (typical for him), but the friend did listen. While DH was coaching “Charlie”, the other coach’s son got upset because he thought his dad should be coaching Charlie, not my DH. Well, that used to make me upset, because the dad is nowhere near the bowler or coach that my DH is. Then I realized, it’s not that they are mean or vindictive. They don’t understand good sportsmanship. That boy didn’t want anyone coaching another person he was bowling again, because he was struggling too. Kids who show good sportsmanship would say “if I can’t win, I hope my friend wins”. Now I feel sad for that boy, because he probably has been and will continue to be ostracized for his bad attitude. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be the first thing I teach all the boys next year ! ! !
Last week I was bad about cheating, but successful over the weekend, so I put up some of the new stickers I ordered. I also ordered a new tiara (for Reno) and some “magic wands” (for work). Tonight I hope to find a new skort at Kohl’s, so I can start packing for next week Tuesday. My massage is scheduled for next week Thursday afternoon. The Website makes the spa look amazing, so I will probably go a few hours early, to bathe in the beauty and tranquility of the facility (and some extra water and/or whatever beverages they offer).
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
So, I have been feeling rather invisible on this board. (Not entirely, I have had a few responses.) I posted a response to Margaret's description of her Dalai Lama experience earlier today and it happened to be the first response after her post. Just now, when I got into the thread, I noticed that it is no longer there. I thought maybe it moved down, but it seems to be completely gone. There was nothing that could possibly be construed as offensive in my post - it was merely a congratulatory statement. My question is, did someone (have the power to) delete my post? And if so, why? If not, then what can explain its disappearance? I assure you, I am sane and rational, and confused by this.
Thanks,
Kristan
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Sorry you feel that your post disappeared. I have read a lot of people off and on saying their post went "poof." I'm sure no one took your post the wrong way.
Anyhow, welcome and keep on posting.
I love your name ~ TheRealMsWolf. Can you share how you came up with that?
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Kristan - I don't think there is any way for someone else to delete your posts. If so, they would have 'blackballed' me a long time ago. ... Just kidding! Quite often I will put my fingers into motion before I put my mind into gear. Just keep on posting and as soon as people get to know you when you start remarking on their posts they will start posting back. There are a few ladies that have been on this thread for a few years ... they know one another like old friends and sometimes it is difficult for those of us who are newer to break into their conversations. Just keep on posting. Asking for advice, making whatever comments you want to, this is a thread that is meant to be encouraging and supportive and for the most part, it is. Did you bookmark the page when you got here? To do so; click on the 'outline' of the star in the upper right-hand corner; and it will turn yellow. The next time you come back click on the site; just click the gray star between the bell and the gear; and there will be a drop down list, click on the current month and it will take you back to the place you last posted. Sometimes we don't have anything to say and we might put a 'smiley' face in the next block so that it will take us to that point of last posting. Every last day of the month Barbiecat will post a link that will take you to the next month and all you have to do is go through the bookmarking the page again. You'll get the hang of it, don't give up! And, yes, you are a part of the group.
If you have not done so already, tell us a little about yourself, such as what you prefer to be called, where you live, (general or specific), marital status, children/grandchildren; what your hobbies are; what your goals are and even where you need help or encouragement. Don't give up! Some of us are not 'sane', sometimes we're not rational, and lots of times we are all confused.
Lenora0 -
Kristan I also read your response and it was a sweet response. I am with Peach, some posts just go poof, I know I have had a couple that have. Just got lost in cyberland.
My sister that lives here in Evansville with me. Well she is my only sister. about 10 years ago she had a very aggresive breast cancer removed, went through a year of chemo after said breast removed and has been cancer free since. She noticed what looked like a blood blister in her belly and had it removed. Her doctor had her come in today and it is malignant. So she now has to wait a couple of weeks to see the same surgeon who did her breast surgery. He is out of town for a week then booked up for 2 weeks, so it is several weeks. I asked her if she felt comfortable in waiting that long. She wants to wait because of how much she trusts this guy. He prayed with her inn his office and in surgery before she was put under. I just hope she isn't making a mistake. We are devestated. She has so many physical problems, mainly in mobility because of bad knees, feet and ankles. She also has many compression problems up and down her spine and fibromyalgia. Just this last year she has enjoyed independence when they bout a new mobility van for her scooter.
I have now got quite a few of my previously used sites downloaded on my new Windows 10. Luckily enough the usernames and passwords I had written down are still current and correct. Only problem is when I bookmark things to my tool bar I don't have a book marks bar. I know it some simple step I have missed It's just I haven't figured it out yet. I just hope it makes my computer faster. update, I found it!
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Beth the witching hour for me is 4:00, beware any food that isn't nailed down....unless I frontload protein, like some walnuts or something that takes time to eat...if I do this, 4:00 rolls by and I don't overdo it!
Had a very constructive day at work after a week off, boy a good rest goes a long way
Made a plan for to dos and food, errands and exercise and stuck to it hooray....(okay stop tooting horn) I know full well that I tend to lapse later in the week so I've just got to pace myself.
Food planning.....food planning......food planning............
Karen from NY0 -
TheRealMsWolf wrote: »So, I have been feeling rather invisible on this board. (Not entirely, I have had a few responses.) I posted a response to Margaret's description of her Dalai Lama experience earlier today and it happened to be the first response after her post. Just now, when I got into the thread, I noticed that it is no longer there. I thought maybe it moved down, but it seems to be completely gone. There was nothing that could possibly be construed as offensive in my post - it was merely a congratulatory statement. My question is, did someone (have the power to) delete my post? And if so, why? If not, then what can explain its disappearance? I assure you, I am sane and rational, and confused by this.
Thanks,
Kristan
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Kristan- there are just so many people on this thread that it is impossible to always respond to everyone. As for your posts disappearing I find that happens if I use my iPhone and put a :-) on. I can only use what is on here otherwise part or all of the post gets deleted.
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Kristan sorry to have missed your response. It sounds like it was helpful.
Heather your feedback that I use compassion in my current trials with DH and DS was spot on. I also hope it carries over to the students in my care.
Compassion does not mean you give others a blank check to abuse you and others. It means working to understand the suffering of others and finding ways for healing to take place. I still believe in honoring boundaries as a way to find respect for yourself and for others. When boundaries are broken I ask the question what must be protected, restored, and let go in order to bring healing to the relationship. I am asking these questions concerning the situation with my son. Margaret
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Kristan~ sorry we missed you.. it does get a little crazy in here...
well I am out of work, and down at my DFIL in the parking lot.. have my sleeping bag and pillow with me,figured this is the best place to hide.. and I am sure he could care less if I come home or not.. if he does call will tell him I am safe and I will be home after he leaves in the morning. brought my circle word books and my headphones so I might try and meditate.. then try and get some sleep..0 -
DJ: Thanks for your good wishes for our boating season. Boating, and sailing in particular, has made our marriage happy because we found something we both enjoy. DH has had a tough time being aboard the sailboat for the past two or three years. If he isn't able to conquer the problem we may decide to sell. It will be a tough decision if it comes to that.
I started riding horses to fill in the space that used to be devoted to sailing. I love both, but riding I can do independently. To enjoy sailing, I need DH to share the experience.
Margaret: Thank you for sharing your lessons from the Dalai Lama. :flowerforyou: I share your viewpoint on compasssion. You've explained it eloquently.
artemis & bruggmanir: Welcome to a great group. :flowerforyou:
Dr. Katie: Congrats on the enjoyable work out!
Kristan: No one in our group edits the board but MFP staff can remove a post if someone complains about it. There have been several occasions when my post did not appear and it was always my fault. I thought I hit enter, but evidently did not. :ohwell: Good luck in the future.
We had a good trip into Portland and got some essential errands done. We stopped for lunch on the way home. Now DH is napping and I have a few moments to myself. Yay! I hope everyone has a good day today.
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
February Resolutions :
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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
Goals
1. Find a place I can learn to fall without getting hurt once my doctor says it is ok to try.
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Margaret- I watched the news last night of the Dahli Lama and could see his compassion and love for the children as he was throwing them candy. He seemed extremely joyful. I'm glad that you were able to have such a great experience.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Kristan, sometimes your post just moves further down the list, too, if a bunch of people post at the same time you do, or while you are typing your reply.0
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Becca, I just read a news story on weather.com about an Oregon town experiencing a shrieking noise late at night that they cannot identify. I was wondering if you had been singing arias again...
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Margaret thank you for sharing your experience of what you experienced hearing the Dalai Lama....I don't think I could have handled the big crowd, but I've read some of what he's written.Kristan, having your post "disappear" makes you part of the community....I have written some amazing and insightful posts that have vanished...just keep coming back.Alison, If I were escaping overnight from a cranky husband, I'd be staying at a three star motel with a good TV, a fitness center, and lots of pillows Barbie from NW Washington 0
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Alison ... Are you going to sleep in your car? I agree with Barbie ... Find a hotel for the night or even stay at a friend's place!
Miriam ... Laughed out loud at your post to Becca!
Kristan ... I often feel invisible on here... Lots and lots of posts ... And sometimes they do just disappear!
Beth0 -
Hi gals,
Heather – of course you can come – you have 2.5 hours to get here! LOL I’d love to cook for you and DH and the rest of the family if you want to come to CA
KJL – they make Margarita jello - margarita gigglers?
Alison – you go girl!!!! Hold on here you are sleeping in the parking lot of the old folks home? WTF???? You have some good friends in the neighborhood who would take you in! It is cold in CT – I don’t think the lodging is the best decision, not going home yes! Parking lot – NO as Barbie says a nice hotel (on his credit card) seems like a good choice.
Cheri - I have heard (don’t know how good the science is) that stress can make loosing harder.
Katie – I often have blueberries for breakfast and think of you… not today!
Kristian – so I saw your post, I don’t know where it went… I think we all feel a bit invisible on this thread sometimes, as there are so so many of us that some times we just skip responding to everyone… Hang in –
As I mentioned the seating is the challenge for me to have this many, so the number went down to 6 which I can fit around one table so I thought I’d share the building of a dining room – in my garage…. See the next posts.
Kim from N. California
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Thank you! I feel much better that mine is not the only one to poof! I know it was there.
My name. This is a bit of a story. My (now ex) husband and I both changed our name when we got married. Rather than me take his or both of us hyphenating, we chose a completely new last name that we shared from the day of our wedding - Wolf.
Unfortunately, a year and half ago, he walked out on me and moved in with a mistress that I thought he would never have. Our divorce was final last May. One of the details that really gets under my skin, is the fact that he gave her a wolf necklace while they were cheating on me and her husband. Every time I think about the possibility that he will give any other woman - but especially THAT woman - the name that we chose together as a reflection of our love, it breaks my heart and p(*(^(es me off!
When I joined this community, I tried using several versions of my last name and even my first name (Kristan), to no avail. Finally, exasperated, I typed in TheRealMsWolf and it worked, so I kept it.
So you can call me Kristan. I'm the mother of 17 year old twins (boy and girl) and I live in Arizona. 0 -
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an accent corner and the table.... its looking more like a dining room and less like a garage - and all in 2 hours
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I am with Beth on this Allie---don't sleep in the car! Find a safer and comfier spot!
You deserve better.
Margaret thanks for the story of the Dalai Lama!
Kristan, if you haven't lost ten posts yet I am not sure you are official yet on MFP! But I had a weird experience last week. I thought I had lost a post and got frustrated and took a break in Notepad. Would you believe my post was there and I could copy it back? I have no idea what happened there.
Well if anyone had insights into how to put an adult child into the far recesses of the brain...I am so tired of feeling sad and hopeless about it--but have to keep on and not lose my cool. At least I did the elliptical today so maybe I tuckered myself out enough to sleep better.
Enjoy FL, Michele!
Betty
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Vince took me to the Y where I did an hour of a spinning downloadable workout. The plan for tomorrow is to do something at the clubhouse here, probably an ExtremeCardio DVD.
Alison - you go girl! Get packing and don't look back. No way should you be sleeping in the parking lot or a car, tho.
Cheri - absolutely stress will cause you to remain or gain weight. So will getting little sleep
janetr - you have so much to be proud of with your daughter. So sorry the funeral was rough
DJ - as we were driving thru SC, did you happen to see that uHaul that kept riding our bumper???
Welcome everyone new!
bruggmanlr - a "graduation cruise". I don't think I've ever heard of one. Is it maybe his gift? Where is he/you going and for how long?
Thurs we are going to see friends of our who moved to Palm Coast. I know they'd like us to spend the night, but we really need to get back to give Loki his med. Then Fri Vince is taking me to a friend's house and then we'll drive down to another friend's place in Port St. Lucy.
Kristen - I don't think there's any way for someone to delete your post, not even barbie. So what happened? Ask the MFP ghosts, you'd probably get a pretty good answer. There are times when I feel invisible, but recently I learned just how much people are concerned when they don't hear from you in a while. I certainly feel your pain with your ex. No, I'm not divorced but I have had certain things a lot like that happen to me
Joyce - that's so sad about your sister. Waiting is the worst, but at least she's waiting for a MD she has such faith in. That means so much
Betty - Oh, I'm enjoying FL. To be honest, I'd enjoy it more if I were able to drive. But such is life. "This too shall pass"
Michele from NC now in FL
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 13.24min, 13.2amph, 145mhr, 2.9mi = 130c
spin- 36min, 81ar, 110aw, 10-15g 128ahr, 147mhr, 14.4mi = 317c
ride gym 2 dome- 7.22min, 11.7amph, 143mhr 1.4mi = 92c
ride dome 2 hm- 16.51min, 9.3amph, 152mrh, 2.6mi = 177c
total cal 7160
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