WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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Good morning all! Well another stage of my life has hit. My daughter moved out yesterday to be on her own. She has been very smart along the way, saving money, buying her own car, building her career and creating a stable relationship with her boyfriend. She is a beautiful 25 year old adult! Though I didn't see her very often at home because we work, I am going to know she is not here and miss her terribly.
This stage of my life has been full of many milestones, personally I have lost 33.5 pounds since the end of September by using MFP to support my will power, and weigh less than I have weighed since I was in my mid twenties! 13 pounds to go to reach my first goal.
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Good morning all! Well another stage of my life has hit. My daughter moved out yesterday to be on her own. She has been very smart along the way, saving money, buying her own car, building her career and creating a stable relationship with her boyfriend. She is a beautiful 25 year old adult! Though I didn't see her very often at home because we work, I am going to know she is not here and miss her terribly.
This stage of my life has been full of many milestones, personally I have lost 33.5 pounds since the end of September by using MFP to support my will power, and weigh less than I have weighed since I was in my mid twenties! 13 pounds to go to reach my first goal.
Looking for friends that want encouragement and to share celebrations with.
I remember when my daughter moved out the house seemed so silent. Took awhile to get use to it. Great progress on the weight loss. Good luck on reaching your 1st goal looks like you are headed in the right direction.
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Marcelyn - Beautiful family! Is that three families of kids? I was looking at them and trying to figure out which kids were sibs. This is what I came up with: The three dark haired ones in the middle (the oldest one in the back, the dark haired eight year old girl, and darling dark haired two year old boy) are one family, the blond haired girl on the left of the dark haired girl, the two year old girl in the blue dress in front of her, the six year old boy standing at the end of the second row in the lighter blue shirt, and the four year old boy in front of him, is another family, then the final eight year old girl on the right of the dark haired girl, the little girl in lavender in front of her, the four year old boy standing beside her, and the one year old in the last family. How close am I? It was fun trying to figure out whose sib is whose!
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Here are sibling pictures. What a fun exercise you did. The first family you did right except you missed the baby, who doesn't look like any of his siblings but is a spitting image of his great grandfather. lol Everyone looks at him and wonders where he came from.
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Why u shouldn't clasp your hands when u plank
http://www.ksbodyshop.com/prone-plank-exercise-common-training-errors/
Thanks for posting this. Best explanation of planking I have ever seen.
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msjanjan337 wrote: »Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here but I really enjoy the spirit of community and support I'm reading.
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Katla - Enjoy your day with your son and DDIL. Precious times!
I haven't had a recurrence of the pain, but it is lingering in the wings. :ohwell: I've just had a lovely bath and hair wash and feel a bit better. I've been overdosing on Duolingo today as I was lying in bed for a while. A very important phrase I've just learned is "I'm calling my lawyer!" :laugh: Also "Everyone dies." :ohwell: True. True.
I can say,
"I think my husband loves me. I love him. He is going to a party tonight. I don't like parties. He is going with my Norwegian teacher. She wears a short skirt. I hate her clothes. My husband likes to drink beer. She drinks white wine. They must come home early or I'm calling my lawyer immediately. Or everyone dies."
I'm sure I will have plenty of opportunity to use those phrases during my on shore excursions. :laugh:
Welcome new ladies! I'm not crazy, just trying to learn Norwegian for my cruise in June. I'm using an app called Duolingo. Some others on this thread are using it to polish up their languages.
Love to all. Going downstairs to watch a programme I recorded about Svalbard.
Heather UK
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Carol – I think Janet was a year ahead of me in HS. If I am ‘thinking’ of who I believe you are talking about. For me to be able to wear any kind of earrings, I had to get my ears pierced. My lobes are connected to the side of my head; they don’t hang down. Most people have lobes that are not connected and therefore can wear pierced or clip on earrings. I cannot wear clip on earring because there isn’t anything there to clip on to. I've got a couple of 'webbed' toes as well. LOL!
Vicki – Praying for good outcome from your appointment on Monday. Used to be that only 1:4 would have breast cancer; now, in my family it seems like I am the 1:4 NOT to have it; but, it still concerns me; and MD checks me very closely. Both sisters have had the BRAC1 and BRAC2; and oldest one had the BART tests and all were ‘negative’. I don’t see any purpose in taking them at this point (especially since insurance won’t pay for them UNLESS you have cancer). That doesn’t make any sense to me or to the people who perform the tests. All it would do for me, is scare my granddaughters to death. They already know of the strong family history of breast cancer.
Barbie – I guess I am more like you – I’m pretty much a ‘home-body’. I like to hear about all the trips that friends and family take; but, the 2 trips I look forward to the most are 1) DGDs long vacation at the beach; and 2) our trip to Louisiana to visit DYS and DDnL#2 and DGD#4. Only wish we could see them more often. Was hoping they’d come for ‘turkey season’ but DGD#4’s Spring Break does not fall within that time frame (or else we would have heard from them). Boo-hoo! It’d be nice if we could go to the beach and meet them there for a few days; but, that probably isn’t going to happen either. Sent my middle sister a bathing suit with ruffles on the top, so she can wear it without having to wear breast prosthetics for going to the pool. She had breast cancer; and, had such a bad time when they went to do the reconstruction that she gave up on it. Oldest sister had had a bad time the first time they went in to do reconstruction; but, the 2nd time it was successful. Her implant had started leaking; and, they did a mammogram beforehand and found cancer in the other breast. I guess the packing and unpacking from a trip makes me not really want to go off anywhere. We have a pool, so that is what I do all summer long is play in it. Great exercise.
Katla – we have neighbors … just not very close. DOS and DDnL#1 and 3 of our DGDs live next door. There are a few times that I wish they did not live that close to us; especially, since DDnL#1 can be such a P.I.T.A.
Marcelynh – It is always good to be the first to file a claim, especially IF you are NOT at fault. In GA, your own insurance company pays your bills and they then subrogate to get paid back. Also, something that you have to make sure gets done when you settle with the other person’s insurance company; that besides having your bills 'repaid' to your own insurance company, car repairs made, rental car paid, and still have $$$ left over for 'pain and suffering and loss of income' - for all of you involved in the wreck ... even the children. Some insurance companies have a full release printed on the back of it. Suggest taking check to either your own insurance company or to an attorney before signing it to make sure you are not precluding yourself from any other settlement, especially if it states 'any and all claims' ... . Usually, it is only for ‘full settlement’ of ‘property damage’; but, you need to make sure that ‘they’ understand that is the only thing you are signing off on. I’m surprised that your daughter’s insurance would go up ‘if’ she isn’t at fault. The only thing that irritates me is, if you have a wreck in a parking lot, it is considered on ‘private property’ and the police do not generally write out tickets for them or make a report unless you press them to do so; then they are supposed to do so. Easy to tell who is riding the correct way and who is crossing the wrong way. So many people drive through parking lots as if they are the only ones there and they do it fast. One reason I put my youngest son in a harness when he was long; he was ‘gone’ as soon as his feet hit the pavement. I’ve had a ‘few’ close calls before and it makes me do the only ‘sign’ I know … single digit puppet finger. I also yell at people who speed through parking lots and don’t ‘yield’ to pedestrians who are walking in the pedestrian lane. “SLOW DOWN, dumb @$$!” I’ve even had them ‘honk’ at me – I get very slow when that happens. That and someone 3 cars back in a turning lane; honking at you when you have no control over what someone ahead of you is or is not doing. If I am watching the light and get honked at … I take my time turning; if I am not, then I try to make sure I obey the turn signal. I’m a defensive driver NOT an offensive one, although there are a few exceptions. Where I live you really, really have to watch for people running yellow and red lights.
Pip – Once on my treadmill, I decided to pump it up one point; it pumped it up 5; and I did the fall off the backside of it because it was way too fast like you see in cartoons. It's funny now; but, not so at the time. Now I make sure I step off on each side before changing anything. I would not think running backwards on one would be very safe.
Joyce in Indiana – We were at an Easter egg hunt a couple of years ago; when a young woman about 8 months pregnant pulled up her shirt to show the tattoo that had been small (a sun around her navel) and how it had stretched as she got bigger. She thought it was cute; I said, maybe … until your tummy starts going down and sagging. Would not be a pretty sight then.
Kim from N. Carolina – I did not think about ‘bungee jumping’ … I would not do that either. When I was small I talked my Daddy into riding the Wild Mouse at Jax Bch, FL … I screamed and cried the entire time, Daddy was about 4 shades of green, time to get off, I wanted to go again. This was a rickety old ‘wooden’ rollercoaster; that mad sharp 90° turns. A couple of years ago we went to Stone Mountain and rode the Batman ride; and I tried getting out when it stopped and the lock hung up on me. I was ‘screaming’ to get off. Could not get it loose, could not get it to lock again. My DOGD saw what was happening and she got the guy to cut it off so I could get out. It had been so rough the first time, that I was afraid if they did not get me out (or tighten the belt bar, I'd surely have fallen out of it. Kids running the rides were not checking to make sure you were locked in or watching one another before starting it back up again.
KJL – Friend sent me a list of places that give ‘discounts’ to Seniors (if you know to ask for them). I’m going to start asking from now on. A few dollars here and there and I’ll be able to buy that orchid that I have wanted to try to see if I could keep it alive and blooming each year. That’s funny about the $5 and under meal. Now back to the ‘war zone’ and losing whatever you might have gained from winning the ‘bet’.
Sylvia – I feel so sorry for you, your son, and especially the DGKs. They are the ones that suffer the most. When our DOS got custody of his oldest child from her Mother … she was so far past furious it was unreal. Over the 6 years since … she has gone downhill, big time. Uses drugs and her body to live on. DOGD will not have anything to do with her (at all) has told her NOT to call or email her. She lost all 3 of her children; one by choice, the other two DFACS got involved. Middle child told her older sister that the ‘highlight’ of her 14th birthday (when she can chose where to live) was their Mother getting arrested and taken to jail. She is now living with her Daddy with the help of his mother who she had been living with the last 2 years. The baby in the family is also living with her Daddy. Three children, 2 husbands, and 3 biological fathers. When she got arrested the first time … she was getting $1700+ in ‘food stamps’ alone. This type of situation … I think that recipients of Medicaid (welfare) ought to be tested randomly for drugs. Talk about ‘mental issues’ … she had a bunch of them. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes literally falling off the edge for them to ‘get the help they need’. Even ‘if’ the choice is made before then, it still isn’t very easy to ‘ask for help’. Sometimes they do have to be ‘forced’ into it. Maybe losing her children (again) will force her to get help [maybe]. Glad you found the compressor you wanted. When we go out on our ‘date night’ this weekend; we’re going to go looking for a door to be put up in our glassed-in porch. When that happens, I will truly believe that I am well on my way to getting it finished. I've already made arrangements for the electricians to come doing some work in the house.
Joycepenman – Have you talked to your MD about a ‘thyroid replacement’ therapy? I was overactive and they ablated ½ of my thyroid gland and then put me on Synthroid for thyroid replacement. Mine is affected sometimes by the other medications I take; but, I'd be a raving idiot without it. The thyroid gland is the 'thermostat' of the body. If it isn't working properly there are a myriad of problems that can go on with your body. Suggest that you contact your GP and have a full panel of blood work done so they can put you on the correct type of medication and dosage. I'm surprised they haven't done that already since it is so important to how you feel on any given day. They put my DDnL#2 on a small amount of thyroid replacement to see if they can help jumpstart her body so she can possibly get pregnant on her own, before going to more aggressive procedures. Her specialist told her that she had 2 eggs ready ... it is going to be 'weird' if she gets pregnant with a multiple birth since both my son and I have 'dreamed' about them having twins. My GYN said that they must have done a sonogram on her to know that. Said that there were some really good special OB/GYN in Jackson, MS. She'll be going once a week until she gets pregnant and still several times a month 'if' she gets pregnant besides going to her regular OB/GYN. We're praying for a new grandchild.
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Day, Ladies,
Kay, so glad you are on the mend and feeling better.
Cheri, yes being the home nurse/helper is sure not always fun but so nice for your DD to have you there. Keep up the good work.
Heather, I might not be quite as bad about you when it comes to heights, but I have sure missed out on a few things in my life because I knew I didn’t want to be “up there”. When we were at Colorado Springs everyone in the group was going up to Pikes Peak on a cog wheel train. I was planning to go but with lots of reservations. It snowed (in July) and they closed the ride. Was I ever secretly happy!!!
Janjan, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Most of us started out with baby steps and that works for most. Unlike you, I am lazy and hate to exercise but the more I do, the easier I find it. I still don’t like it but I like the results I get from it. Come often and join right in and we ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called. A location is also nice to help us know a bit more about you, be it general or specific.
Pip, I hate that you had strong winds riding home because somewhere I think I heard that you HATE riding in the wind. Or I think I heard it.
Penny, great pictures. The celebration sounds so nice and how sad that tragedy is often what it takes to bring a community together.
Katla, I think that having fun with your riding is way more important than jumping or form. So glad you are able to do it and that it helped get you healthy again. (((Hugs))) [Later] It sounds like you are in luck with a couple of the neighbors moving away. I don’t think that snake thing is funny at all.
Beth, I’m just not sure that God made the lights go out for you but happy you made it through that work out session without hurting yourself, or someone else.
Marcelyn, how scary for your DD and the kids. Thank goodness no one was hurt badly! I sure hope your hubby is willing to help and give you a bit of relief. Great picture of the Grands!!! And yes, you are truly blessed to have them all close enough to enjoy.[Later] It’s not unusual for people that cause car wrecks to claim it was the other vehicle’s fault. Hopefully they will get it straightened out sooner than later.
Yamabachi, welcome. I’m sure you will be able to reach your goal. Come here often and tell us what’s going on with you. Also, please sign each post with a name that you want to be called and a location, general or specific.
VickiNE, I know I would be scared too. Sending you good thoughts to stay calm and keep good thoughts. Prayers going your way, too. I had a scare like that years ago which turned out to be nothing. I hope yours is the same. (((Hugs)))
Pip, you know we are all rooting for Kirby and his shoulder procedure! I sure hope it’s not windy that day.
Linnella, sorry about your knee. Sometimes we have to take charge of our own health. If you have never had success with the injections I wouldn’t let them give me another one. “Just say no”. Is he the only Ortho Surgeon around? I wish you success as that is way too long to be walking on crutches.
Barbie, I love the sign on driving crazy!!! So true.
Janetr, if I needed more protein that would be easy for me. I love meat, chicken, fish and beans. I could eat any kind of meat as my snacks and meals. But then I don’t need that much and it is mostly high in calories. You are doing such a great job!!!!
Betty, Happy Birthday!!!! Whenever it is?
Heather, sorry about your chest pain. I do hope it was nothing and you don’t have it again. I actually went to the hospital with that once and never did figure out what had caused it. Two days later on TV they went over the symptoms of a heart attack for women and described exactly what I had. Go figure.
Silverstar, beautiful picture!!!
Kimses, the bunny suit should keep you warm. Those things can cook you in hot weather.
Sylvia, so glad you had a great day yesterday. I also hope your son and the witch don’t ever get back together.
Annette, welcome. Start with baby steps both on eating and exercise. Then add as you can. The first thing is to log all that goes in your mouth, without exception. When you can look to see what you are eating, it is easier to make improvements. You can do this, just don’t give up.
anotherMiriam, welcome. If you would use a last initial with your name it will tell us that you are the new Miriam. We are happy to have you join us and look forward to hearing more about you. (like what part of the country do you live in?)
Lisa, that Tom turkey certainly was poofy. Great pics.
Joycep, welcome to you as well. Since you have lost a stone, I’m guessing you aren’t from the US?? Please tell us a bit about yourself and visit often.
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 are predicted to get rain today. So far, nothing. I hope so as it will help with the pollen for a couple of days. I’m caught up through page 58 so if I can get back here tonight I might be up to date. I love hearing what you are all doing and seeing the pictures.
Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each 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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First day i actually feel slightly better. I am so sore from coughing, and still have no appetite!! Of course, i am taking advantage of that, havent been able to exercise AT ALL, but the plateau has ended and i have lost the two pounds, now two more pounds and i reach my goal weight! Help!!?? Maintenance has always been the hardest place to be, i just know this time will be different, right???
I will keep logging and moving and checking in with you all cause thanks to this group, i have been so supported, that i have this in my sites!
Time to reaffirm all that is going well and believe in myself . Gotta let go of the work stress and doubts and count my blessings
Karen from ny
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Marcelynh It is a real miracle that no one was seriously hurt in the accident. It must have been so scary for the little one. What a bouquet of sweet spring flowers. They all look so happy. Backwards on a treadmill? That's insane.
Lenora – I loved your story of all the old names. I remember when Crystal was popular in some areas near here. My mother once taught a girl named "Latrine". I kid you not. Previous generations in the families had sons named after defenders of the faith, daughters named after Greek gods, old Biblical names, and even place names. Some were given new names or tried to Americanize their names when they got off the boat to America (some are a real hoot), and some given moral attributes their parents hoped they would grow into. My DMIL told me that she would never speak to me again when I told her I was giving her name to my baby. I loved her name but she proceeded to tell me all the cruel "nicknames" that she was called growing up so I didn't. I just gave the baby a Biblical name with the first initial. Which my daughter hates to this day because she wished she had a really common name. I still feel bad as names really are the first gift we give our kids. Well, I think it is a beautiful name and it is really not that uncommon.
Although I had started flying before I even met DH, I went back to it after meeting DH because I, like your friend, also wanted to take over in emergency or share tasks on long trips.
Can you post the web site with lists of senior discounts. I know AARP and AAA members have access to many discounts. I should remember to put install these lists on my phone and carry them with me. Any apps around?
I will remember the excellent advice you gave to Marcelynh about taking the check to your own insurance company or lawyer before signing it to make sure that there is nothing in the small print that binds you into some kind of unfair settlement.
Becca Piercings- like others in this community, I am not one for pain. I got my ears pierced when I was 14 for my birthday by the doctor. He actually did a lousy job and they got infected. I think my sibs did their own with a needle, match and ice cube. My little one also yanked out a dangling earring and tore my earlobe. I ended up getting plastic surgery on the ear. And Beth don't even get me started on dental work without anesthetic of some type. You are really brave and the dentist seemed sadistic.
Vicki Lots of good thoughts and {{{{hugs}}}}} for Monday. Keeping busy is a great idea.
Pip Good luck to Kirby. May the wind be gone.
kmapb Welcome Annette.
joycepenman Welcome.
Sylvia Yesterday sounded so delightful You seemed to have done it all. 13,000 steps, galleries and pottery shows, nice lunch and a compressor. Is there any way to get a PFA against the soon to be ex-wife that would include any communication, phone, mail, electronic as well as in-person contact with you and your DH? She is clearly abusive and unpredictable. You could request the judge to specify mental health treatment as a condition of getting of graduating from the PFA.
Another Miriam Welcome. I know what you mean about having to set very low calorie limits. Those of us who are short stuff don't have as much room to utilize them...
Cheri The aphorism and sunflower pictures were so nice. Sunflowers are so happy. It sounds like you are doing a great job taking care of your daughter after her surgery. Will both of you be able to visit any of Chicago's wonderful museums? Maybe a rented fold up wheel chair that you can just put in the trunk would come in handy and make this possible. My bucket list includes the Chicago Frank Lloyd Wright homes tour. I live in a Craftsman/Cape style home. I would really love to bring it back to its former glory with lovely exposed wood work instead of the paint that accumulated over the years. The fireplaces need to be retiled. The previous owners actually built it themselves. I, on the other hand, will probably hire someone to handle removing the paint on the wood. I am concerned about possible lead paint.
Lisa Beautiful turkey pictures. Can you turn this into some kind of story?
Kimses Crazy weather. We can all hardly wait for the Easter Bunny pictures!. I know why you volunteered for this. You are a kind, giving person. How is DD doing? Have there been anymore episodes lately? Let us know how we can help.
hhof Welcome. What a beautiful picture of a place I know well. Did you take it?
Irish Terri and Heather Yesterday I was invited to join a group of ladies for a morning tea at a small boutique hotel. Nice group of a dozen gals. I do not think that you would have recognized the food as any type of Irish or English.
Let's just say that the tea sandwiches (each sandwich cut into 4 wedges) were made of some kind of unrecognizable white foam with no taste. The fillings consisted of something pink ( I think it was mashed up ham but did not try it), soggy cucumbers stuck in a white cement like cream cheese, and an egg salad that virtually no egg and almost all mayo. No lettuce on any of the sandwiches. No taste, either. The scones were also pretty soggy and the cream was a very sweet mascarpone out of a jar instead of clotted cream. The lemon curd also was easily identified as store bought. Cookies were green butter cookies made I think made with margarine or some type of spread. As soon as my tongue tasted it, I put it down. No fruits, no juice, no veggies other than pre-packaged so-called baby carrots. The place was gorgeous but everything was served on throwaway cups and plates and with plastic cutlery. The queen is not amused. Maybe I am an old fogey, extremely cheap, or an excessive environmentalist, but I never use plastic throwaways, even for a crowd of 24. Worst of all, when I logged the calories (and I purposely did not have breakfast), I had eaten over 900 on junk. And I only had 3/4 of an actual full sandwich and one half-sized scone. Maybe I really overestimated the amount of butter and fat in the ingredients, but I don't think so. I came home and had an apple and 2 TBL of hummus because I was so unsatisfied.
I more than made up for taste with dinner - veal with endives and carrots, celery, onions and scallions and lots of dill and parsley and garlic in a very light egg-lemon sauce (authentic- no milk). It was made with 3 pounds of veal and 5 pounds of endives. Cantaloupe for dessert. This plus a glass ( 3 1/2 oz.) of really nice white Greek wine more than filled me up. The total was 474 calories. If I had not completely pigged out on what is just about my favorite Greek food, I would have eaten half as much and skipped the wine. My friend and I went to the theater last night and I did not have to drive so I indulged in the wine.
Anyway, as most of you have said over and over, stay away from badly made food. You end up eating more because it doesn't fill you up. I am going to attempt to walk 10 miles today since I got no exercise yesterday. However, I finished my entire "to do" list. I may have mentioned that I am reading The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin. I am learning so much that I can apply. Talk to you all on Monday. Have great weekend. I hope to go to a free concert tomorrow afternoon as a reward for getting today's list completed. Everyone in the Midwest and East Coast, stay out of the storms and safe.
For those of you celebrating the beginning of Holy Week and Easter, May Palm Sunday usher in a week of reflection and closeness with those you love.
For everyone, May spring come tomorrow and remind us that we have many opportunities to change and grow.
And may all of us think thoughts of peace, hope and freedom for everyone around the world, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or nationality.
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morning peeps -
7:04am, gotta go to the gym - i was joking about running backwards on the treadmill, that would be stupid.
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Aaaactually..... my trainer has people walk, not run, backwards on the treadmill when it is at a 6% incline. So you are walking uphill backwards. It is a super hard workout. Only for 30 seconds and then on to something else. Something I do is run on the treadmill without turning it on... you have to force the belt to move yourself, doing it at an incline also. It's like pushing a weighted sled.
Marcelyn
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My 15 yo granddaughter, who is rated #1 in her class academically, along with another student, has decided she wants to become a "make-up artist". Well there ya go. Oh she's baby sitting her little brother, he thinks its funny.
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DJ wrote - Heather, I might not be quite as bad about you when it comes to heights, but I have sure missed out on a few things in my life because I knew I didn’t want to be “up there”. When we were at Colorado Springs everyone in the group was going up to Pikes Peak on a cog wheel train. I was planning to go but with lots of reservations. It snowed (in July) and they closed the ride. Was I ever secretly happy!!!
Several of my uncles (Mom's brothers) worked on building the cog railroad. My parents and two oldest sisters were born in Colorado Springs.
Regarding the protein, beans are out because they have too make carbs. I too eat a LOT of chicken, meat, fish, etc. I was really talking about a snack in the evening or mid morning. I don't want to have a piece of some sort of meat as a snack. I've been using protein bars, but they all have a lot of carbs in them too. I keep going way over either the carbs or the fat limit for each day. Its supposed to be 50% protein, 30% fat and only 20% carbs.
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I don't know if my doctor is being mean or not. I rarely get to talk directly to him. I get to talk to his minions, his underlings, the staff. They tell me of his decisions. My doctor is the department head of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn. He has a team of doctors working under him. He is the guy that ultimately makes all of the decisions. And I have to fess up that I kind of talked my way onto the surgery schedule. Of course I was talking to one of his underlings. And I had gotten the MRI report, which really does not look pretty (I was an RN in another life), and asked where we go from here...... he said we could do injections and PT...... I said I had done injections and PT. All had failed. Where do we go from here...... he said then we go to surgery..... I said when can we do it.... he said let me get the book..... And before you know it, I was scheduled for surgery.
So maybe he got into trouble for that, I don't know. After a week and a half, I got a call that I was removed from the surgery schedule and I was going to be getting an injection. Well over my dead body. I have talked to his underlings and they are not budging. And I can't talk to my Doc because he was out of the country. His first day back to work will be the day I'm scheduled to see him for my injection. But we are going to have a conversation before he sticks me because I don't want an injection. Because I know that the injection is going to fail. Every steroid injection I have ever had has failed. And what good is an injection if it's only purpose is to mask the pain of the further damage that I would be doing to the knee by walking on it? It just doesn't make sense to me. 0 -
klanders30 wrote: »First day i actually feel slightly better. I am so sore from coughing, and still have no appetite!! Of course, i am taking advantage of that, havent been able to exercise AT ALL, but the plateau has ended and i have lost the two pounds, now two more pounds and i reach my goal weight! Help!!?? Maintenance has always been the hardest place to be, i just know this time will be different, right???
I will keep logging and moving and checking in with you all cause thanks to this group, i have been so supported, that i have this in my sites!
Time to reaffirm all that is going well and believe in myself . Gotta let go of the work stress and doubts and count my blessings
Karen from ny
Sounds like you have a plan and you know where you want to go and how to get there. That equals SUCCESS!! Way to go, you doing terrific.
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Jog- 1hr, 10min, 50sec, 171mhr, warmup w/ 1#ankle weights- walk 5min @3sp, .25mi, then run 2mi @ 5.2sp then 2mi @ 6.5-7.9sp; remove ankle weights for last 3 mi, last mi run @ 5.2sp again, then cool down and walk 5 min @ 3sp for .25mi, total 10.07jap/min mi, total 7.5mi = 770c0 -
CJ, about crazy names like "Latrine", my husband was on a plane yesterday and the pilot came on the PA system and asked for someone by the name of "Jordmor". Now that may well be a name, but it's also the Norwegian word for midwife. So when the pilot said "If Jordmor is on board, please come to the cockpit" there was consternation and some snickering among the passengers.
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Janet ~ Your granddaughter is drop dead gorgeous!
It didn't rain so I ended up going to my grand son's ball game. They lost 11 to 17. But, he did great and I loved seeing him run. He is a hoot to watch.
Went to BJ's and spent almost $200. I can never get out of there or Costco without spending too much.
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Ok,Silverstar, I will play. Visually draw a horizontal line from the bottom of the roof of the shed across the picture, then a vertical line up from the stick that is lying across the rocks, about 1/8 of the length of the stick from the left end. Where those two lines meet is where the bluejay is sitting in the tree. Am I right?
I walked 4 miles today and got my 10,000 steps before lunch. I'm waiting until Monday to resume weight lifting, but I am sticking a fork in this flu and calling it done. I am now an official believer in the miracles of Tamiflu.
Marcilyn, you are truly abundantly blessed with grandchildren. They are beautiful children.
Janetr, your granddaughter is stunning. I know a couple of Mary Kay reps who make well over $100,000 a year plus have a new car provided for them. They are truly living the dream. Not my particular cup of tea, but it sure works for them. Were you the one looking for high protein low carb snacks? Have you tried the Quest bars? They were recommended to me by someone at my gym. Honestly, I'd rather have real food like nuts and cheese, but they aren't bad if you're in a rush.0 -
Peach, thank you. Of course, she doesn't think so. She is my daughter's little mini-me except my daughter has very brown eyes like me. She has her Dad's and other grandmas' beautiful blue eyes. Her brother over her shoulder looks like his Dad but has my daughters' brown eyes. It's kinda funny.
How old is your grandson that played in the baseball game today?
Katiebug - Thank you, I tried a few sales things as part-time work in addition to my full-time office job when raising my girls alone, never make-up tho. But you definitely can make some good money at it if you are a go getter. She wants to do it in Hollywood or New York for the "stars". Well, I guess someone does it, right?
I have tried Quest Bars and Pure Protein Bars are recommended by the dietician, but you can only have one a day because they do have 17- 19 g. of carbs. I usually have one every day for breakfast. I guess all I can do is the best I can do. Someone suggested cottage cheese. I like that and it is lower in carbs than regular cheese. MFP shows me a pie chart each day and it is usually off kilter lol
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Just dropped off bullwinkle at the salon, her 1st professional spa day, the before pic!0 -
Lucky Bullwinkle, we'll be anxious to see the "after"
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Janetr - My niece was determined to be a beautician at the age of 15/16. Her parents nearly went mad as she was an A student. She eventually decided to stay on for higher level exams and now is doing really well and has wider horizons. I supported her as I do think you can make something of any job, but just recently she has been to New York as part of her Photography programme, which was a bit of an eye opener.
I've got to watch the calories for a few days as my pesky pound is back. On track today.
We have a new Danish series on TV tonight. Danish is more or less the same as Norwegian, but the crazy pronunciation makes it unrecognisable. They sound as if they are swallowing pebbles. Impossible to imitate. I absolutely adored the Danish series BORGEN but couldn't stop laughing at the pronunciation. The only other language that makes me laugh like that is Portuguese. , which sounds like a mad, slurry Russian.
Half time England are winning 17- 12, but DH says France are the better team tonight.
Love Heather UK
PS Just got this pic of Bea's new friend.
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Hi all. I haven't been able to get on, or when I do, the typing just disappears. Not sure what is up with that.
I got my new custom- and handmade kitchen table and chairs today. Of course the table has a dent on one edge, so they ordered a new one, but it will be June or July before i get it.
Kim; I love tulips and yours just made me smile!
Michele: Benny Beagle takes zonisamide and levatracetam (Keppra) for seizures. Since phenobarb makes dogs thirsty, we opted NOT to go with that one...he already drinks way too much due to his cushings disease.
Back is slightly better; very little sciatica today but the foot is still numb and still no strength in it.
OK I'm getting out of here; It keeps kicking me off! I want to get this posted before I get booted again!
Meg from Omaha where it is alternately hailing and sunny....weird!0 -
Heather - sweet, sweet picture. So beautiful. New friend looks very soft and cuddly too.
Yes, I can't get too excited about my granddaughter's choice right now. She'll change her mind a hundred times I'm sure. She is in an all girl college prep high school that is partially supported by Texas Tech University. She is pretty much guaranteed a scholarship as long as she keeps up her grades. I too try to encourage her to do what she wants to do and loves doing. Life is too short not to be happy in your chosen field.
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Heather, she is so precious. Please be careful with that pain. You don't have to have an irregular pulse with angina or a heart attack. Angina can be ANY pain above the waist. And whoever said that women were a lot different is correct. Plus since we are women, therefore the care givers, we tend to ignore the pain or just work through it.
My daughter is out searching for a new car and it's driving my husband crazy. He really wanted to go but when we think about how many times he has messed his diaper in our cars, I don't think any car dealership would appreciate his going along on a test drive. She is single, has 3 good size dogs and a cat. She routinely takes those dogs to the dog park or over here. So she likes her SUVS. So she comes over here test driving a tin can called a Mitsubishi Mirage. On paper it looks nice and she can buy a new one for the cost of the used SUVS she was going to look at. Plus it has the keyless start, voice activated blue tooth where where she can just tell her car to change stations, etc. But it is a tin can. It's a hatch back which will be good for her dogs. Charlie was out taking one of our cars for a drive. We don't drive our minivan that much since he isn't out much. So the battery went dead and AAA had to come out and charge it. So he missed her and the tin can and didn't get to see it, hear the engine and all those things a man has to do with a car.
I would love to do a hot air balloon also. But bungee jumping, although it looks fun would be quite a jolt to my back.
Joyce, Indiana Hello to the other Joyce0 -
Today was weight training day. I upped all 11 exercises from 3 sets of 10 reps, to 3 sets of 12. I'm a bit sore but think it will be gone by morning. My left knee has been bothering me a bit, hope it gets stronger as I go along. Almost 6 months post knee replacement surgery now. Over a year on the right one.
We got below freezing last night and will again tonight, it got some of my calla lillies. Hope it doesn't bother the hydrangeas.
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