WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016
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Kimses, I love my Blue Apron and Green Chef. The meals are shipped to the house, recipe, food and all. Everything you need is in the box except for EVOO, salt, and pepper. Portion control with no leftovers to call your name 2 hours after supper. It keeps me out of the grocery store, where I impulse shop too much, and where there are WAY too many temptations. (If it's not in the house, I won't eat it. I wouldn't run to the store and buy candy, but if it's here, it's gone. Know what I mean? Anyway, works for me and my husband.
I've been debating trying out Blue Apron. Maybe I'll target a Friday when my son it out with his friends, because Fridays are usually when I'm too tired to cook. Doesn't it get expensive though?
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Afternoon Ladies,
Meg, congrats on the Zumba class. Sometimes I think we don’t realize what we can do because we don’t try. Other times I’m shocked at what I can’t do when I thought I could. Ya just never know. Good luck with the new therapist. My dog is coughing more than usual, sounds like he is chocking on something. I heard a lady in a store yesterday telling her friend that her dog is suffering from allergies. It got me thinking that the same thing could be Pepper’s problem.
Selena, where have you been? I thought you didn’t like us anymore. Just know you’ve been missed.
Sunny, good for you on the Run for the Rose. I hope you and your DGDs have fun.
Joyce, it sounds like you made a haul at that sale. Let’s get that weight back off of you so you’ll feel better…..not that you haven’t had other things going on in your life. (((Hugs)))
Larisa, congrats for facing your fear, not once but twice. You go, girl!!!
Noreen, just an FYI; when you quote someone you can then highlight any part that you don’t need to quote and hit the space bar and it will be deleted. Then you just have left, the part you wanted to talk about.
Miriam, good for you on getting rid of things. It makes me feel so good when I can clear out things we don’t use.
JoyceSD, welcome back. Congrats on your loss. Now hang around and join in.
Kimses, the planning does take a bit of time and attention but is so worth it. Once you have many of your favorite dishes in the system, it gets easier. You can do this!!!!
Pip, that was one roaring fire!!! Did you use gasoline to start it? LOL
Beth, sending good thoughts and strength for you. We are all with you so use that to keep you going.
Heather, glad to hear you are writing again. And that it’s happy things you are writing about.
Janie, welcome. This is a great place for support as well as information. Many of us have had success with diets over the years and like you, ended up gaining back more than we lost. We look at this as a lifestyle change to healthy eating and living. A number of the ladies here have reached their goals and stay here for support on the maintenance part of their journey. Come often and join right in.
Joyce, I can’t believe the amount of work you are putting into your dad’s house.
Denise, welcome to you as well. It sounds like you are off to a great start so just keep up the good work. Please tell
us a bit about yourself to help us get to know you.
Heather, when our handyman comes tomorrow one of the things he will do is to power wash the shutters and front door. Once they dry we will determine if they need painting. He said the color is all the way through on the shutters and they should just need a good washing. The door will need to be painted as it has a scratch on it from the wind blowing our Christmas wreath back and forth. I know you can’t wait to get your hands on Bea. **If you can lift the chunky monkey*>
Lawmiller, welcome. You joined by posting. Now please tell us about yourself to help us get to know you. We also ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Come often or you’ll fall behind because we do like to gab. Join right in.
CJ, reading about watching your colleague try to commit suicide with a fork reminds me of eating with my friend that is so grossly obese that she can barely walk. Part of it is because she needs a knee replacement but most of it is her weight. So sad.
Your trip sounds fascinating but glad you are home.
Allie, I hope you at least feel better after telling Tom off. I know I sound like a broken record but I still say to stop doing so much for him. Let him cook his own food and wash and iron his own clothes. At least then maybe he would appreciate you a little more. ((((Hugs))))
Margaret, woo hoo that you made the paper. Too cool.
Becca, it sounds to me like you are going to have to forfeit your security deposit when you leave the apartment because you have worn it out!
Karen, welcome. Your goals look good. Please tell us about yourself and sign each post with your name. This is a great place for support and information.
Noreen, I agree that it is way easier to resist certain things to eat if they aren’t in the house to begin with. OMG, you had a sugar binge that I would love. But I’d probably leave off the milk. Cinnamon is my weakness. But when I binge it’s normally on something more savory. Just too much of it.
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 went shopping yesterday and as I looked at things I kept Barbie’s words in my head. There were some great sales but if the item didn’t bring me joy, I put it back. I did get a few cute things to round out my summer wardrobe. I made a pot of chili this morning. Hopefully this is our last cold day so may not make it again for a few months. I hope none of you had the heavy snow and bad weather but looks like many of us are cold today.
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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DJ I'm with you! I can do it!...maybe. The trick is making light meals for me and more filling meals for my son and husband. But I do love my spiralized zucchini and spaghetti squash vs. potatoes and pasta. I'm becoming a pro at making dinner in 30 minutes or less.
Someone once told me that if you want something to get done, give it to a busy woman.
No kidding. You have to be organized to work, eat, sleep, exercise and fit in a shower now and then
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Heather- I loved Little Women, too.
Me too!
Cheri- I, too, have "goal" clothes in my closet. I am currently wearing a size 16 jean, but not comfortably! LOL! But I have made it a habit to get rid of the larger clothes as I start to go down in size, to keep me from back sliding. My husband tells me "Go buy a new pair that is more comfortable." I always reply with "NO! I will NOT buy a size larger!" So...I suck it in and stick it out until the weight comes off and I can move to the next size lower. WE got this!
I either get on the stick soon or I will have nothing to wear ... All the larger clothes are long gone!
Regardless, some times it is so obvious that he was the baby of the family and not spanked enough as a child!
Thank you for making me laugh out loud!!I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN HARVEST TOMATOES....(ok I shouted that but I saw this picture from last year, and YES I grew that!)
Becca
Oregon
I am so hungry for good fresh produce!
Allie ... So sorry... Tom is an *kitten* ... He really doesn't get it at all!
Margaret ... Thank you for your kind words.
So, after promising to walk with me for months now, DH asked if I wanted to walk this afternoon. I called his bluff and off we went. He made it 27 minutes but that's ok! Better yet, he's promising to try and walk everyday!
A better day here.
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Kimses - good going on the spiralizer! I thought of buying one and decided it would end up clogging up the kitchen when I got bored with it. I have occasionally made zucchini shavings with a peeler, or I have a julienne peeler that makes noodle type strips. Usually I use the shiritaki noodles, but you do have to rinse them thoroughly and dry fry them. It's such a good way of cutting down calories for yourself and then filling the men up with carbs.
DJ - I'm with you on the buying. I usually don't buy anything on a first trawl so I can think about it at leisure. My criteria is I have to need it or absolutely love it. I am an underbuyer for most things and never waste food. I do buy a lot from Amazon though, but mainly what I really need, or for presents. The only problem is that a lot of things are only sold in multiples, so I've just had 6 jars of HOT mixed pickle delivered. It will keep. :ohwell:
I managed to come out even on calories today, so that's good.
I did eat some cheese. Accounted for it. Since I've been on this thread I am much less liable to binge, but not immune by any means. Tomorrow looks like pretty solid rain, so DH may not get to go to the cricket. We are eating out in a posh pub in the evening and his friend is driving. :drinker: Also Monday night is a deal night, so a bit cheaper. I had trouble getting a reservation.
Love to all, Heather UK0 -
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Spring has sprung at our house! Here are two baby armadillos just outside Mama's den (two more are inside) and an alligator enjoying the warmth of the sun.
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Pip I needed a dog fix. Thanks. Margaret
Noreen how fun!0 -
I don't wish harm on anyone.. But think God is getting back at Tom for being a weenie!!! His sciatic nerve is hurting him bad.. I did get the heating pad out for him...0
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Hi there I am rebooting - aka at the starting line AGAIN! Hope you don't mind if I join your group.
Resolutions for March - started to get down about the job search, paid absolutely no attention to what I was eating and didn't do any exercise because of allergies and job search funk. Hello five pounds.
Resolutions for April
*Treadmill daily at least 30 minutes - working up to walk/run/walk - run 1 mile by EOM - Usually in the a.m. first thing
*10,000 steps a day
*continue to work toward a whole food plant based lifestyle
*start the P90X dvds in the afternoons or evenings (still job hunting so whichever works out)
*Exercise bike during the commercials while watching tv in the evenings with hubby
*meditation in the evenings (tv goes off at 9 p.m. - meditation time)
*get the garden planted
*Hopefully I will start a new job soon
*Get my Fly-Lady routines back in place
*Get my booty off the couch/computer and out of job search funk - a job is just part of the equation
My word for 2016 is "consistency"0 -
Kristan- Squat challenge is still going well, even with the added weight. I think I am going to do the weights tomorrow, but if that many with the additional 10 pounds is too much I will just continue the squats without the weight.
Beth - life is funny and sometimes you gotta laugh!
Allie- Sorry Tom is being such a pill. My heart goes out to you. Thinking of you and sending love and hugs
Heather - The Yucatan Peninsula! That's where I lived for a year back in 1987. I lived in Cancun, before it was CANCUN! It was small and just getting started and I was one of a handful of Americans living/working there. The mayan ruins are a must see. Tulum, Chichen Itza, and Coba are all a day trip away. I think most packages offer tours or you can rent a car and take your time. When I was living there, they still allowed people to climb the steps of the pyramids (Kukulkan and El Castillo), but I think they limit the number of people who can climb. A lot of steps and very steep. IF I remember correctly, I had a much easier time going up than coming down. The steepness made it a little scary coming down, plus my size 10 feet were trying to fit on steps made for size six feet! You travel a lot, so you know how to tailor your trip to make it as "touristy" as you want. I DO recommend finding a little mom and pop type "restaurant" on the beach. Sometimes, they are just little tables set up on the beach and the locals fish and cook right on a grill beside you. I think if you talk to any local and let them know that you want something like that, they all know some one who can help you!
Patsy- Looms and weavers have always fascinated me. The blanket you are working on looks just beautiful!
Noreen- Wow! That is some wildlife in your yard! The armadillos are cute, but I think the alligator would freak me out! Are you in Florida?
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DH is sleeping off his RA meds and I am ending my vacation with a movie and a couple of Not Your Father's Rootbeers! Yum! To bed early. 4:30am comes too quickly!0
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Noreen- Wow! That is some wildlife in your yard! The armadillos are cute, but I think the alligator would freak me out! Are you in Florida?
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I am just outside of Tallahassee in a very rural area. We see lots of wildlife! We are VERY careful.
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Noreen ... Older son's mental health problems are complicated by medical problems that make most medications toxic to him. Four years ago this came out of the blue ... We've spent literally thousands trying to find a treatment that works and have had specialists evaluate our psychiatrist's plan ( at his insistence because nothing is working). How I wish I had the answer or could find someone who did. You are so right ... To find the right people and treatment would be priceless.
Allie ... Karma
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grandmallie wrote: »I don't wish harm on anyone.. But think God is getting back at Tom for being a weenie!!! His sciatic nerve is hurting him bad.. I did get the heating pad out for him...
Made me smile. You're a good soul, Allie. And far, far more patient than I! I could learn a lesson from you.0 -
Hi gals,
Katla – The having fun part makes it all worth while
Heather – you must have a semi stable internet today… glad to see you and to see you are writing again.
Welcome – Janie, Denise, lawnmiller,
Alison – doing housework is contributing, you don’t have to go spend time with DH – You are right on with your description of your life with DH, but I don’t understand, if he starts the divorce proceedings you are ok with it – but you wont’ start them? I maybe blind but I don’t get the difference
CJ – somehow I missed that you were headed to Peru – the trip sound super interesting.
Cheri – thinking good thoughts about the interviews for DH
Noreen – those armadillos are funny looking…. I’ve never seen a real one!
KJ – I love not your fathers rootbeer… I treat it as a dessert…
My god son is spending the day with me, building me a raised bed for in my garden... I have gardened right into the soil for years, but Levi thinks the garden is the dogie toilet, so need to keep things out of the line of fire- LOL
Kim from N. California
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Noreen ... Older son's mental health problems are complicated by medical problems that make most medications toxic to him. Four years ago this came out of the blue ... We've spent literally thousands trying to find a treatment that works and have had specialists evaluate our psychiatrist's plan ( at his insistence because nothing is working). How I wish I had the answer or could find someone who did. You are so right ... To find the right people and treatment would be priceless.
Allie ... Karma
Beth
It takes a very strong woman to raise a child who is, in any way, suffering in a way we can't stop. That's a hard place for any mama to be. Through all of this, please promise all of us that you will be very, very kind to yourself. Live as healthily as you can, dear, and make sure you find time to do the things you love. After treating yourself as your own compassionate bestie, it really does come down to faith, family, and friends. At least, it did for me. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.0
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