WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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drkatiebug wrote: »I had a NSV at the Red Cross blood donation today. The guy cuffed my arm, getting ready for the big stick, then he said: I need a different cuff. This one is too big. Guess pumping that iron is paying off. LOL!
I also wore a pair of purple pants today that would not button last summer. Now they are almost too loose.
Good night, my friends!
That is so exciting, doing happy dance with you. Way to go, you have been working really hard. It pays off
Janetr OKC
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Barbie- Great Workout! I started out using a 10 pound plate from my weight set. Then I bought a 25#, 30# and 35# Kettlebells. I will be looking for 40# and 45# before the end of the year I think. I am noticing increased muscle definition from head to toe. I just need to get the fat layer off. Hopefully by June 1st. This challenge and deload of my Stronglifts should initiate a cut phase according to an instructor from EM2WL. Where I maintain muscle and burn fat.
Drkatiebug - congratulations! That is a great NSV!!!
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Dr. Katie: Congratulations on the great NSV's! The blood pressure cuff being too big is awesome, and wearing the purple pants that used to be too small made it all even better. WTG! :bigsmile:
Tomorrow we have to take my car to the VW dealer to do repair work that is part of the big Volkswagen recall. They'll have it for three days. I have to miss yoga so we can be at the dealer by about 10 am.
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
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Michelle~ we have a grill outside..
Barbie~ I am a bit of a dunce when understanding some things clock in a thunderstorm? meaning tune him out?
well I have been trying to eat right for the last week but the scale hasn't moved... not getting discouraged will keep plugging along..
I don't have to go to work until 11, so will go to the gym after my tea... then go feed DFIL, then come home and make chili...0 -
Grrrrrr - lost my post again - it's always because I forget to hit edit before trying to do something else to my post. I will post again tomorrow! Then I'll explain about the tuba
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Good morning everyone. Yesterday was a bust. I never made it to the doctor, but spent about 3 hours searching for the kitty with a group of about 40 other people. Still no luck. We wondered if it hid somewhere and died. Poor thing.
We were supposed to have a co-op meeting last night, so I got busy and cleaned up my classroom area tables and chairs, but then the meeting was cancelled. One of the other ladies is sick with the flu. I feel terrible, thinking that she must have gotten it from me, but honestly, it's all over town, so she could have gotten it anywhere.
So today I'm going to try again to get myself to the doctors office. My throat is still sore and I still have a cough. They told me just to come when I could and they will work me in. They've been very nice about it.
I woke up about 4am and finally got out of bed at 5. I'm not sleeping well. Thinking about the cat. Poor thing.
Well, I'm off. Have a great day everyone.
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Mary - are you thinking of taking up competitive body building? It sounds as if you could. Doing brilliantly.
Drkatie - Great job! You must be so pleased. :flowerforyou:
Had a bit of a ding dong with DH this morning. I got a bit wound up and was a bit harsh (with reason, of course :noway: ) As always he got very, very upset and was crying. He really can't take it. So, I apologised, which didn't work, so I really had to work to get him back on an even keel. He is very sensitive and vulnerable, but sometimes I just can't help myself. :ohwell: I think he's ok now, but OH DEAR! As Michele said, I have to remember I am the stronger one and he is doing the best he can. I know I had a good point to make though and I hope he will remember it. :bigsmile:
Read through some of my memoir this morning. I'm beginning to forget what I've already written! Must do some more reading this afternoon. I feel as if I'm blindly fighting my way through a room full of curtains.
Having our delayed guinea fowl for dinner.
Love Heather UK0 -
Good morning! Happy Wednesday! What a gorgeous couple of days we have had with sun and warmer than normal temps! It actually was in the mid-high 60's yesterday! I got my wagon out and de-cobwebbed and found that the mice had eaten through the tires! Crazy! There was actually a mouse nest with a mama in it, inside the tire! Ended up getting the stroller (I keep that in the mouse-free basement) and took the kids for a walk! Training the new walkers to walk on the bike path, stop when I say, and to walk in line when I say "Ducks in a row!" when other walkers/runners/bike riders are coming our way! It is a chore with six little ones, but we had a ball. If they are naughty on the walk, they have to hang on to the stroller and walk that way for a while.
Sylvia- Sorry about all that work getting ready, only to have the meeting cancelled! My cold has also migrated to a sore throat. Hope you get well soon!
Heather- Oh, how I envy you with your adventurous eating husband! I would love to make a bouillabaisse! I would have to eat it alone. Perhaps, I could tempt my son with it; he does like seafood, but is not a fan of soup...DH does not like seafood and is a very boring meat and potatoes kind of guy. Your post last week about the lentil and chorizo soup did prompt me to buy some chorizo so I could make my own version of this. I would imagine not much needed for seasoning due to the flavor of the chorizo? I live in a small town and we have a local fishmonger, baker, butcher, chocolatier. Our fishmonger sells locally caught fresh water fish (salmon, trout, perch, etc), so I am not sure if a real bouillabaisse can be made without the shellfish.
Katie- Whoot! Way to go on the NSV! I need to see those purple pants! Yea me! I used NSV in a sentence and I know what it means!
Becca- go to musicnotes.com and they have printable piano music! For beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Maybe you can find something you like on there!
Kids beginning to arrive, ttyl0 -
well back from the gym.. left here around 4:30 and did the machines first about 20 minutes on those do 3 reps of 15 on each... then onto the treadmill, well I said to myself.. lets see what you can do.. i had about 1,200 steps on the Surge before I got on it, well darn it I was gonna make 10,000 steps come h#ll or high water... and I did it!!! took me 68 minutes at 3mph clip but I did it.. went in took a shower and having another cup of tea and then off to see DFIL, then back to make the chili0
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Congratulations to all you early exercisers.
Itseems that many of us have that cold migrating to bad cough. Could we have picked up the virus from our computers?
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KJL ~ What am amazing person you are to care for the little ones and have FUN doing it. I kept both my grands their first year (mom is a teacher) and was ready to pass them on to day care after that.
Kay ~ Congrats on your NSV at the blood donation site and on your purple pants being loose.
Lisa ~ So hoping the job works out just right. You've got all of us behind you rooting.
Heather ~ You must a a strong person to care for your fragile DH. I cannot imagine my DH crying. The only time I have seen him cry in 47 yrs was when he got the news that both his mom and dad had passed away unexpectedly. His dad had been ill with heart trouble and had a heart attack. Mom got overcome trying to help him and had a heart attack herself. Both died as a result. They were at their summer home in Florida and it took a lot of work getting them back to GA.
Taking the Pom to get a puppy cut today. DH doesn't want me to get it too short as he is afraid that April will bring more cold weather, but, Pom is a bit miserable sitting out on the screened in porch already in his furry blanket.
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drkatiebug wrote: »I had a NSV at the Red Cross blood donation today. The guy cuffed my arm, getting ready for the big stick, then he said: I need a different cuff. This one is too big. Guess pumping that iron is paying off. LOL!
I also wore a pair of purple pants today that would not button last summer. Now they are almost too loose.
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Michele, Here is the whole quote that I have made a goal for myself, "Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm." It is from Robert Louis Stevenson 0
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Michele, Here is the whole quote that I have made a goal for myself, "Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm." It is from Robert Louis Stevenson
I love this. Thanks for sharing.
Janetr okc0 -
Carol - That is a truly sad story about your DH's parents.
KJ - I cheat with the bouillabaisse because I use a jar 750ml of ready made fish soup. It's not the same as the real thing, which is made with bony little Mediterranean fish, but it's still delicious. In Montpellier last December I was able to buy freshly made fish soup from the market and just add bits of already boned small fish, like red mullet etc. I have made it before without the mussels, but he happened to have some in the shop. You can probably buy the Soup de Poisson on line. You could use half a jar and some fish for yourself and freeze the rest of the jar for another time.
I think you are amazing with those little ones! You must have so much patience! Over here you are only allowed four children maximum and then only if you have the advanced qualifications. Otherwise three and only one under one years old. Childminding is full of red tape with masses of paperwork, but can be very remunerative. My granddaughter goes three full days a week and my grandson goes occasionally after school when their childminder employs an assistant. She only has a smallish house in London! I have no idea how she manages, but she is fantastic!
My DH doesn't like everything that I do, for example he can't cope with a lot of chilli, but I just have my own "funny" lunches when I get the urge. :laugh: I realise that he is better than a lot of men of his generation.
I put smoked paprika in the lentil stew. The quality of the lentils is important - I try to use a Puy type. A bit of smoked bacon or pancetta, some tinned tomatoes (not too many), onions, garlic, sometimes a bit of carrot, celery. I keep the chorizo in 2-3 inch pieces, as a sausage. Some herbs.
I've just made DH an Allbran loaf. It's in the oven. Also started off my No Knead Bread, which I haven't made for ages. It is sooooooo ooh delicious that I have to keep it for company to stop me eating it. I am leaving it to ferment for at least 24 hours.
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morning peeps -
congrats on getting into those pants! barbiecat is a skinny Minnie
well, the roof and the fence are done. Kirby says twice a year the city will pick up stuff for free so we are having them pick up the remainder of the dog house and the old picket fence. I am waiting for them to pick up the yard waste, our bin is full and they pick it up every other week and I got more poop to put in there. I killed our weed wacker, you know the thing that trims the grass down by the sides of your house? well, we had enough points on amazon to get another one for free, BONUS, so I can finish up this weekend.0 -
Sylvia:
Heather: I think writing the memoir would take more courage than most of us can muster. You are a very strong. Hugs for your DH.
I haven't made bouillabaisse in years. When I did, it cost the earth because the recipe I have calls for saffron. I use halibut when I'm trying to impress someone, and rockfish when I'm not, but we put in all sorts of extra treats including steamer clams, crab, and whatever is fresh and available. It makes a great potluck meal if you supply the broth and some basics and let the guests bring the treats they would like to include. :drinker:
Alison: Victory at the gym! Congratulations.
I'm missing yoga today to take my VW to the dealer for repairs required by the giant recall. They'll have it for three days. DH & I will have to share his car for a bit. :ohwell:
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
March 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.
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well it is 10:25 here and just put stuff in the dryer, I have to leave in 20 minutes here is to hoping it is mostly dry...
made spring vegetables and a sweet potato for lunch..
hopefully even though I am going in at 11, I can still eat with everyone, I am the one who has to answer the phone anyway..
I am going to plug away every day and get down to the weight I want..0 -
Good Morning!
Did my exercises:
My brother David with his 7th grandchild, Matthew David at his bris yesterday. Doesn't he look proud!
Beautiful sunny warm day here in NE oHIo. Overdid the walking these last 2 days and my shins are a screamin'.
Thinking of you all as I go about my day!
Cheri
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Jumping for joy! I've lost 12 lbs so far (since February 10th )!!! It just keeps getting better. I want to thank all of you for your support. We are better together.0
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Pip, nice looking BIL.
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Joyce, maybe when Charlie gives someone a choice of restaurants he should just give them a choice of two? That would be two of his choosing of course.
The Kohl’s shopping sounds like fun!
Wendy, so sorry you couldn’t sleep. We all seem to have that problem once in a while and I just hate sleep deprivation.
Sylvia, I wish I could wave a magic wand and get you well. With all you have to do, I know being sick is not on your agenda. (((Hugs))))
Pip, you and Kirby are both amazing. I hope you get tons of donations.
Mary and Janetr, impressive workouts!!! Keep it up. You ladies are the bomb!
Lisa, what wonderful news about not having to relocate for the job!! It sounds like it can’t get any better than that. Keeping fingers crossed for you.
Heather, so happy for your son!! That is terrific news and now you can stop worrying, Mum! Beautiful picture.
Katla, glad you made it home safely and had a good trip.
Becca, so glad you and sisters reconnected. Now you keep it going. Great pic with the boys and DIL.
Sylvia, that is terrible that someone would do something like that to a cat. I just can’t believe the cruelty of some people. Glad you got to go to the doc the next day.
Janetr, love the Gardner signs. Lol
Gayle, sending healing thoughts to you and all those suffering from illnesses at this time. I have become such a wimp about getting sick. I just hate it and do all I can to stay healthy. Get well soon.
Mindy, you know you are welcome to rant any time you need to. I’d want a Pity Party too. I know how you feel about resenting what your DD is doing. You are working hard to make things work and she’s working against you. Additions are so sad and so destructive. ((((Hugs)))) Keep putting one foot in front of another. Great on the walk you had.
Rori, thinking of you while you are busy at your conference this week.
Anne, glad you are working to eat right and sending you lots of positive vibes. Hang in there.
MicheleNC, you are going to have to find something for Vince to do when he’s playing chauffeur other than eat. You are right that he will put on weight and then of course it would be your fault.
Barbie, glad you made it home safely.
Katla, I feel the same way about seeing pictures of wounded animals. I hate the ads on TV with the abused animals and often change stations. Glad you had a good trip and enjoyed the visit. At least these days with phone calls being so easy, we can stay in touch with loved ones. I remember when DH and I first moved out of state it was still expensive to make long distance calls and we talked to our parents once a week. (Later) Gosh that sounds like an interesting meeting on pot. I’m sure there are some strong thoughts on all sides.
Heather, sorry to hear that your DH got upset about the train situation. It is ashamed that you always have to be the strong one, but like you said it is a blessing that you can. Thanks to Barbie, I think lots of us are learning to stay in the moment and be grateful for the positive rather than concentrating on the negative. Good for you!!
Allie, sorry Tom had one of his snits! Why is it when men are worried or scared or anything like that, they just get mad? And of course the closest person around gets the brunt of it. I’m sure he’s worried about his job but to have the nerve to say he does everything around there is hilarious. You hang in there, my friend. ((((Hugs))))
Penny, what an interesting tradition. I love the sun collars. Thanks for sharing.
Beth, crossing fingers for that scholarship. That would have to help.
Cheri, it is unreal that any hospital doesn’t take BC insurance. I hope the surgery goes well and she has a quick and easy recovery.
Pip, glad the roof is done. I hope you like the new workplace. It’s always interesting to see who gets stressed over a move and who embraces a change.
Kay, I am so impressed with the workouts you are doing. You are going to get in such great shape. Good for you!!! (later) Great NSVs. See it’s working already. Woo Hoo
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I am finally to the last page but need to get this posted and get moving. I have to get my nails done today as tomorrow we go to the Moose convention. We have a full kitchen in the room so will take food for at least half of the meals. I find it interesting reading all the different views on height. I was 5’6” until spinal fusion and advanced age took me down over 2”. My DD was 5’8” and when a doctor told her that he didn’t think she would get any taller, she cried. I think she was about 13 at the time. She wanted to be at least 5’10” for some reason. It was a beautiful day yesterday. At line dancing the floor has a few slick spots. Yesterday I slipped and caught myself but in the process I hurt my back. I didn’t finish dancing and this morning it is sore still.
I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.
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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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Does anyone know anything aboug Lenora in Georgia? She hasn't posted for several days. I wonder how she and DH are doing. Lenora, we miss you.
Janetr okc0 -
I'm grieving the loss of my weirdest cat, Zoso, this morning. 0 -
Good morning ladies! I am just waking up. I was up all night with a coughing fit. So I combated it by running a hot bath and soaking for an hour or so. I also loaded up on vitamin C. I feel a lot better now. Time to get up and take care of the puppy and swing that kettle bell!
Heather - no, I am not thinking of doing anything competitive like bodybuilding. I am just trying to get rid of 30 pounds of fat. I have been stuck on a plateau and I am trying to break it. Hopefully this will work. And I'm hoping that 30 days of hard work will pay off.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
TheRealMsWolf wrote: » I'm grieving the loss of my weirdest cat, Zoso, this morning.
So sorry.
Cheri0 -
TheRealMsWolf wrote: » I'm grieving the loss of my weirdest cat, Zoso, this morning.
That's so sad. I'm sorry you lost your furry friend.0
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