WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016
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stat for the day:
spin- 2hr 13min, 83ar, 79aw, 9-14g, 150mhr, 32.8mi = 1006cal2 -
summertime19 wrote: »GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »What gets me are the 'big girls' with the short-short, really, really short shorts, barely covers the fannies. Just because it is made in your size, does not mean you should wear it.
Isn't that the truth! I have found a few threads on cellulite here on MFP!
BTW I might be being nosy.. say if I am please.... Is there a story behind your screen name?
Both are acronyms: Girls Raised In The South and Southern Ladies Under Tremendous Stress. Definitely the first; not so much the second because of the WINOS on this site ... which stands for Women In Need Of Support.
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KetoneKaren wrote: »@summertime19 Lenora explained this to us - lets see if I remember correctly: Girls Raised In The South and Southern Ladies Under Tremendous Stress...is that right, Lenora?
Yep; and all of us are WINOS - Women In Need Of Support
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Had the most lovely dinner cooked by my son. Too much wine. So nice to sit outside, even though it was chilly.
So grateful.
Heather xxxxx5 -
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Happy Weekend, ladies!
I broke in a new trainer yesterday; she's a big skier, with a degree in sports kinesiology, and young enough to be my daughter. My old trainer made such a big deal of me, she was kind of intimidated, oh my goodness. All that aside, I think we're going to get along great...and my hip and low back muscles are sore today.
thoughts on cellulite:
https://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/the-dirty-little-secret-of-the-female-athlete-cellulite
Larisa in Seattle2 -
This is one of the Pokemons we found in the house!
And this is me in the park with Bea!
DGD on the swing.
DGS in the park with a Pokemon.
Great day!
Love Heather UK
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Barbie - Don't line dancing shoes have to have soles that slide? I am considering buying some new "character shoes" , which are the ones I use for ballroom dancing, as I did on the cruise. It's important I can pivot in them.
Love Heather UK ) I have danced for years in shoes that don't slide easily and they work for me. My most recent shoes were the Skechers shoes with the the thick bouncy soles and they worked great for me until they suddenly started to feel funny....Jake says that the soles probably broke down after so much wear and need to be thrown away. If my new shoes don't work for dancing, then I'll go to the dance apparel store about an hour away from here and buy shoes specially designed for dancing. Barbie
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Afternoon ladies,it has been a relaxing day...watched the sun come up,took a nap went to get Lobsters with my brother,having a nice lobster dinner tonight.and yup got over 10'000 steps...4
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grandmallie wrote: »Afternoon ladies,it has been a relaxing day...watched the sun come up,took a nap went to get Lobsters with my brother,having a nice lobster dinner tonight.and yup got over 10'000 steps...
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And yes Barbie- I cherish this time,my brother is spoiling both my dad and I and it's just the 3 of us,and my brother is Sober...praise the Lord..4
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Re and Dr Katie, loved the pictures. Re, you can really, really tell you weight loss. Congrats.
I did sleep in qgain this morning, didn't set the alarm at all.so I got my shower and feel much better.my big problem is my legs.i guess it's muscles in my legs I am feeling. It feels some one is taking the muscles in my upper legs and twisting them. My outer thighs hurt enough because of the bursitis in both legs. So my entire legs hurt.
Discharge is set for tomorrow. The on call family doc came in while I was here. I also helped teach him in FamilyrCtice Residencyand he is a neat guy. Charlies hemoglobin was normal when he had his labs before the ileostomy went down enough to have 2 units of blood while in. They are now down again,not as low but enough that I was concerned. So he told me to buy some iron pills. He has a lot of itching and our Benadryl pills are expired so I will also get that. So I am off to SAMs to pick up a boat load of refills and other drugs.
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Way, way, way behind on reading... So sorry I've not been keeping up with all of your victories and struggles.
We are 13 days away from taking younger son to college ... Over 700 miles away. The crunch is on to pick up everything he needs for a traditional dorm room. Nothing fancy for the boys at this school.
My eating and exercising plans went out the window weeks ago and July has been an emotional roller coaster that had not helped. One minute I can see my son thriving on his own and in the next minute I'm convinced he'll be dead after 2 days!
It is my intent to focus on me as soon as the dust settles. Remind of that in a few weeks, ok?
Beth near Buffalo3 -
Re and Katie~ Your pics really show the journey you two have been on. GOOD ON YA!
Becca
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Great day today! Grocery store shopping, walking for 2 hrs (slow pace) up and down ALL the isles. Came home and rearranged my kitchen! Received 6 mason jars with lids to put stuff in, leftovers etc. Those lids are ok if I use them, putting them in really hot water for a moment right? They are new, but with the seal part, I just don't want to breed bacteria.
Becca
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Great day today! Grocery store shopping, walking for 2 hrs (slow pace) up and down ALL the isles. Came home and rearranged my kitchen! Received 6 mason jars with lids to put stuff in, leftovers etc. Those lids are ok if I use them, putting them in really hot water for a moment right? They are new, but with the seal part, I just don't want to breed bacteria.
Becca
Oregon
Jars and rings are ok to use over; but, you definitely need to get new lids with the seals. They really need to be full to the top (where the rings would be); putting them down in the hot boiling water, tight to feel; when I am canning figs; I will rub my finger over the lid; and about 5 - 15 minutes later you should hear then 'ping'. That is when you need to go back and make sure the lid is flat, not punchy; then tighten the ring a little more. Occasionally, they won't seal; and, then you would need to start over. I remember one year canning figs and giving my neighbor a jar; when I opened our first jar, there was mold on the top. Embarrassed I called and told them what had happened. He laughed and said, "it's obvious that you are not a 'country girl' - we just scrape off the top, they're good." MMmmmm, not me, if it is growing "Penicillin" ... I'm not eating it. Make sure that you wash jars, lids, and rings good before putting stuff in them, too. I can figs and jelly; not so sure I want to try much else (yet); but, I am getting there. Made some 'hot pepper jelly' and cooked some pears (they were yummy) and we have several trees; but, peeling 5 gallons of pears, is not my idea of fun! I'm not sure that I did the hot pepper jelly correctly; turned out to be thick like preserves or a sauce - thick like salsa; and for all the work, only made 3 quarts. I think I should have added water and the sure gel into it before I canned them. It wasn't like 'jelly'. But, it was good. I bought every kind of 'hot' pepper I could buy ... red peppers to some 'really' hot peppers. Had to make sure I did not touch my face around my eyes without washing hands really good; even then, eyes watered.
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Re, thanks for sharing the pictures. What a difference!!! And what a beautiful lady you are.
Kate, welcome. This is a supportive and informative group of ladies. I can’t imagine taking this journey without them. Come often and let us know what’s going on in your life.
Allie, so glad you are at the beach. Have a marvelous weekend. You deserve and need it.
Barbie, you are going to be walking and dancing in style with your new shoes.
Lisa, enjoy your manual labor with DH. Good going on the weight!
KarenE, so glad your hip replacement was a success. I’m with you in that I care what my legs (and the rest of me) look like but would rather be this weight or less and have the wrinkled, loose skin. At my age it’s not like even the old guys are looking at me. LOL And I feel so much better, am in way less pain and can move so much better. Life is good!
NYKaren, Oh, no, don’t make me get out my boot for you!!!
You know better so just listen to yourself and do what’s right. I know you like being fit, so I’ll just stand back for a moment and give you a chance. Take this: (((((Hugs))))) and remember we are all with you.
Summer, it has been so hot and humid here that even when we get afternoon thunderstorms it doesn’t cool off any.
Kate, good for you on under growing your clothes. I’m having problems with my sewing machine or I might be taking some in. It sure beats buying new too often.
Heather, lots of my line dancing group wear tennis shoes of some description. A few of them put these bands around them so they will slide a little and some of us wear street shoes with leather soles. So I guess it’s just what you are comfy in. I wore tennis shoes the first time I went line dancing and I kept feeling like I was tripping over my feet. *Not too sure it was the shoes* but I never wore them again.
Kay, you look wonderful. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Keep it up, my friend. We will get there one of these days. I have 25 or 30 left to go.
Carrie, losing slowly is the best way to keep it off as far as I’m concerned. My DH likes desserts too so I try to get him to buy the things I don’t like as much; i.e. anything with pineapple or coconut, butterscotch, strawberry ice-cream, etc. He also likes store-bought cookies which aren’t too much of a temptation to me. Just don’t put any homemade cookies in the house!!!! And he is forbidden from brining cinnamon rolls into the house. Good for you on grabbing the fruit. Keep up the good work.
Heather, okay, I give up. How do you know where the Pokemon are and how do they get there? This is the funniest thing I have ever heard of. One of the racetracks here opened up for a day to chase Pokemon(s) and they were charging people $10 each (or per car?) to come in. I mean, really????? I love the pictures!!! I hate that they aren’t feeding Bea…..she is wilting away to nothing. What a doll!!!
Betty, I’m rooting for you on that retirement thing. It’s the bomb! My DH says he waits until late in the day to do yard work, when it’s cooler, but the truth is here the temperature keeps going up until about 5:00 or 6:00 and takes a long time to start cooling off. Yesterday he finally mowed in the morning early and it was so much cooler, even if the grass was still a touch damp. Lol
Heather, I didn’t know how you felt about Lenora calling you a WINO? LOL
Larissa, I do hope you and your new trainer get along great. Just go easy on the kid.
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 to my training seminar today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. It was informative and interesting but sitting in “those chairs” that long was not so much fun. A couple of times I did stand up and just move to the back wall for a bit. Plus we could get up for a drink refill or potty break any time we needed. I think DH and I might go to the beach for a few hours tomorrow. We’ll go early before it gets too hot and it’s always cooler on the beach.
Sending love and good thoughts to all of you and I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy 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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Beth, you will make it. Did you see the dorm rooms when you toured the college Or did you tour the college. If you called the college, they might give you ideas. When my girls went to college, they were put in email contact with their room mate and they worked out what they wanted. But they were girls, That's a big difference. You'll do fine.
I am sitting here putting my feet up watching an old Hallmark movie off my DVR. I'm not sure if I am ready for Charlie to come home tomorrow. He said he is having some difficulty breathing although his O2 level is great, lungs clear and walking much faster than he had been before. If he had to go back for any purpose it would devastate him. Plus I am still so tired. Since he is possibly going home, I could go to church. And I so want to. I wouldn't want to sing in the choir although that would be so wonderful. I have no idea what we are singing tomorrow. It would be wonderful just to sit there and soak up the atmosphere and listen to the singing. That was what made me love the church so much. It is a small church and small choir but that's OK.
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Dropping in for a minute. Busy day getting down to the wire with the packing. Movers come on Thursday! We have 3 showings scheduled for tomorrow. Hopefully one will turn into an offer we can accept. Hubs not happy about leaving the area with nothing signed. Finishing up the vacuuming and then a shower and into bed!
Hugs to y'all!
Cheri
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Good evening, all. Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. 52 Brit living in Georgia. Been on MFP for about 5 years now. Lost lots of inches (108") and a lot of weight a few years back. Life happens, as it does, two house moves, husband job move, and you know what happens, you come last. Well, I am spending more time now on MFP. I started my recommitment to my health on 2nd June, and lost just under 18lbs so far. Not bad for 8 weeks. I still have a LONG way to go, but determined to do this. Wishing you all the very best on your journey to a healthier happier you. 2
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Beth (((Hugs)))
Heather put a smile on my face.
Helped out with a program on bees today. I learned there is more than the honey bee and bumble bee. The teacher did a very nice program. Margaret 1 -
Hi Gals,
“Night night all.... I am off to listen to the angels moving furniture in heaven.
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan” I love this!!! I have heard that it is god bowling… but moving furniture!!!
Re – what a change!!! You look so good.
Allie – Ok DB gets a pass!!! And I second Barbie ! your life should be peace and some spoiling back and forth…
Karen E - your comment to Barbie about Washington made me smile and reminded me of something that happen 10+ years ago. Back then I worked for our local paper, (I’m in the San Francisco area) and the receptionist reported to me, for weeks she got phone calls complaining that the weather for Dublin, CA in our paper was always wrong… she would forward the calls to the editor and they did nothing (they were not involved like Lisa) So finally I started looking into it and sure enough the Dublin, CA weather was totally weird… Well the clerk that put that listing in the paper had been pulling it from on line and did not know there was a Dublin, CA so had for 6 months been putting in Dublin, Irelands weather report.
Meg – ok this is going to sound totally weird – but could you make Benny a pill smoothie – peanut butter yogurt and all those pills in a blender – and pour it in a bowl….
Its been a work day here, our public schools start in mid august and some of my bigger clients are the booster clubs from the school programs and I embroider items for the booster clubs to sell at registration, so it is very busy! Hoodies, beanies, headbands, polos, racerback tees, towels, and more…
I thought I’d share a picture from the garden, I have issues with Jack (the Jack Rabbit) and birds, I am basically gardening at the edge of a wildlife preserve so there are a lot of critters, a boy scout troop made us row covers a few years ago, and they are wearing so I decided to repair them, I have only done a few and we have about 30! So I’ll have a job to keep me busy in the quiet times.
Kettle/dumb bell swing:
3x10x1
July Goals:
2 fun things a week, Lunch with Ben, visiting with mom, Cajun food with a friend, got the job!, watched the sunrise every morning, planning a camping trip with a friend.
Log everyday to the best I can, over if need be.
11,000 + steps everyday – like to hit 160 miles for the month.
Smiles.
Kim from N. California
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Did 45 minutes of Ellen Barrett Slim Sculpt DVD. Boy, does that DVD use a lot of upper body! The plan for tomorrow is to do some more of the Windsor Pilates Basic DVD
DJ - what sort of training class are you going to go to at the Moose?
I need to got o the farmer's market tomorrow to look for more purple potatoes for me and I want to look for some beets. Then Jess has an appt. with the vet at 11. Poor Vince will have to get up early to take me! Well, this is the last time he'll have to take me. Normally, I'd go early and be back in time for the vet.
Re - awesome pictures. It feels good to look back and see how far we've come, doesn't it?
Lisa - so glad the iron is working for you. I'm sure your articles are going to be wonderful! We're supposed to have a speaker for the Newcomers in two months talking about expanding one of the highways. I predict that is going to be a well attended meeting.
Carol - yes, I do love to cook. I like to try new things and especially to try to make something healthier. But I don't like wasting food so I try to make things that Vince'll eat (and he's pickey) or that I can give away and get out of the house so I'm not tempted.
About the sneakers: I've been wearing Avia. My understanding is that they were the widest. Are any of the others that you all mentioned you wear? Sometimes it's really hard to find Avia sneakers
Katie - WOW is all I can say. Between you and Re, what can I say?
Meg - I'm sorry the pill shooter doesn't work. Boy, I'm surprised that the pills won't fit into it. The tip expands and it looked to me like it could accommodate any size pill. Poor Benny and you
Jess came here last night. I love seeing her. In a way, tho, it's sad. She's gained weight again. And I know that it's going to be hard to get it off. She's one of those ones who wears skin tight shirts. But I also know that there's nothing I can do.
Lenora - got your check for the postage for the DVD's. thank you very much. Hope you enjoy them!
Made a "Napkin" to use in the basket at the Newcomers meetings where we put the plastic forks. Don't know how this material is going to work. Will just have to see at the next general meeting. Went to the vet with Jess. She's supposed to make a presentation at this conference here in Charlotte at the end of October. We're going to meet her and Colby for dinner one night. I must say, I am proud of her. Went to the farmer's market. Unfortunately, the guy with the purple potatoes didn't have any. No one has beets yet and I realized that this year I haven't gotten any red okra either. There's a new gal there and she sells flowers and tomatoes (don't ask me to explain this). Anyway, in the reminder email they said that she's looking for vases or really something to put flowers in that her Girl Scouts take to a nursing home. So I had 2 Mason jars that I didn't use so I gave them to her. As long as somebody can get a little bit of enjoyment out of them, then it's worth it. I also asked her if she could use the container that the Incredible edibles that Jess sent me came in even tho it wasn't glass, she said she could. She said that they also can use plastic, as the nurses in the Altzheimer's units don't want glass (which I can understand). So I have some of the small mayo jars that I'll give her next week. I don't use them.
We're supposed to skype with Denise at 3 today. Tonight I go to church to be a Eucharistic Minister. As we were going to the farmer's market this morning I said to Vince "just think this is the last time you'll have to do this." This is the last time he'll have to take me to church, too. <singing> Oh happy Day, oh happy day......
Don't know why but I had this incredible craving for everything and anything. I had another one of the chocolate bran muffins hoping that would fill me up. Nope, not today. But then I had some of the full fat Sargento bites and now I'm not constantly craving something.
Kate - welcome.
kathanthus - welcome
went to church and then grilled hamburgers for dinner.
Michele in NC
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