WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2016
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morning peeps - thanks for using the pip name katla :0)0
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Miriam ~ Thanks for your insight on mental health and owning up to it. I worked with another teacher for 20+ yrs who had glaringly evident mental health issues. Through those years she ended up losing her home, her marriage and her children due to this but would never openly admit that she had a problem. I retired from teaching when they were going to place me in a trailer next door to her. Fortunately, she found a job in another county from what I have heard. She would call me wanting to get together and rant but I never did meet with her.
My mom had electric shock treatments when I was in the 5th grade and went to psychiatrists for many years. My family went through a lot because of all the chaos.
Carol1 -
Stronglifts Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Week five, day 1, I am actually skipping this week because it is a deload week and I only do this if I need to. So I am starting back at my modified version of week one to fit into my workout plans. I will now be transitioning from using the 30 pound kettle bell during strong lift workout days to the 35 pound kettle bell for the next four weeks. At the end of that time I will transition into a heavier Kettlebell.
Week one, day one using the 35 pound kettle bell during StrongLifts workout.
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-25X 10 X 35
Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
5 miles
Kim- Happy Birthday! Have a great day celebrating!
This week is going to be a very strange week because I will be working with my DH at a food show tomorrow, and my sister-in-law will be up until Saturday visiting. I will probably be taking a break on Stronglifts and using my kettle bell daily instead.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota2 -
Kim Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou:
Carol so sorry for what you went through with your mom. Given what you went through as a child I can see why it would be hard to develop a relationship with your fellow teacher. It is an illness that can make it difficult for a person to develop relationships. Unfortunately this difficulty can isolate the person and that aggravates their problem. The teacher not being open to help as you pointed out increased her problems too. That being said, again you went through too much with your own mother the best you can do for her is suggest she seek help.
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Margaret ~ Thanks for your comments. This teacher did seek help but never gave in to the diagnosis that she was manic depressive. When she was having a manic attack you just had to stay out of her way. She tried to sue the county the same year that I resigned. My mom at 90 has dementia and cries most of the time. All five of us children love her and just try to assure her that she is not alone but cannot take care of herself.1
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
KJ, your neighbor’s new puppy sounds so cute. I hope you will be able to take a picture to share with us!!!
Sue, glad you made it to the train station. Enjoy those kettle bells.
Barbie, it sounds like that kitty litter shopping is a work out all by itself.
Re, those of you talking about Kohl’s, are you talking department store or grocery store? We only have the department store here but have lived someplace that had the grocery.
Joyce, I just hope and pray that you are feeling better real soon!!!!!!
MicheleNC, I don’t know what to tell you other than ignore it. Lol So far I’m not a huge fan of Windows 10.
Miriam, that was scary! I’m glad she is okay.
KarenWA, welcome. We are always glad to have new friends join us. Congrats on your wonderful loss. Keep it up.
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.
Wow, ladies I’ve gotten really far behind but thought I’d post what notes I’ve got. I’m just finished with page 16 but not more time for now. Need to get to the gym and burn a few calories. I think of you all so often and wish the best for each of you.
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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Will wonders never cease!!
Got new Birkenstock shoes yesterday....have worn them for many years. Had ordered/returned 2 pairs....so knew I needed to try on at store.DD & I went .....DH & SIL stayed home.....neither one likes shopping.
The clerk took measurements & I already had a sandal picked out. It was sloppy on my foot,so asked for one size smaller. Clerk said "but you measured for this size"DD put on her school marm face & said " if you will just get the smaller size".
They were perfect & it was "no tax" wk end in Ohio.....if item was under $70. The owner said we don't carry shoes under $70, so everyone gets no tax in my store.
A good day,shoes that fit,one size down....& no $11 plus tax!
MIRIAM.....happy all was well with your DD. So scary,but it's good you were with her & knew what to do.Sounds like first aid was not ready for allergic reactions. Maybe a call to them would change it for next yr? PS..good advice for Re.There is a swimsuit on line store in New England that has capris,long sleeves etc in their catalog.....don't recall the name...HQ.....or some such.
Congrats on your top fitting!
ALLIE.....one of our SILs went to Whole Foods & 2 wks later ,DD said he was still talking about it LOL .It Is indeed something to see.
Someone mentioned penicillin.I have always been allergic to that & sulfa drugs.Still am......
CHERI.....so glad your DH found a job & you both arrived safely in Tx.......from low humidity OHIO...LOL
Welcome to the newbies & off & on posters....like me. Missing CAROL in NC.
Pat
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Kylia in OH – We have a very active “Jack Rat”. Right now, after a bath, she’s sleeping (snoring a little) under a bath towel since I have the overhead fan on and she wasn’t completely dry. She ‘thinks’ she is a lap dog; but, at 20lbs … and those ‘long’ legs... She really isn’t. She’ll lay her head on my leg and pull herself up; when she wants to get into DH’s lap; however, she just ‘jumps’ up. He’ll say, ‘no, no, no, I don’t even like you; your “Mama” has you spoiled, go over there so she can pet you’. But he gets tickles at some of the expressions she has on her "Jack Russell" face. I tell her that she has 'soft lamb ears, and "Grinch" feet'. She’ll look at him and immediately get down and come over to my chair. DH really did not want a ‘house dog’; but, I did because I am alone all day, she is a great companion for me. But, as soon as she hears my DH drive into the carport; she is ready to go outside and stay out with him while he is cleaning his brushes and rollers. I let her out several times during the day to play. When she gets tired, she’ll just come up and stand at the door. The only time she scratches at it is if she wants to get inside ‘right then’. Heard the coyotes outside last night (baying on the back ridge). She hates that sound and I don’t like for her to be out there if I hear them. Sure, back ridge is pretty far away; but, the baying they do is scary. I thought they had gotten my JRT last year, when I heard a ‘yelping’ and growling and she did not come to the door, I would have let her out. She wasn’t afraid of anything. She would run out into the yard and bark … this was HER property. DH and I went out toward the yelping and growling; and, probably got about ½ way between them and the house. DH told me we needed to turn around and that the yelping was a deer. Got back to the porch and looked up at the steps that come off our deck towards our spa; and she was cowering behind a big planting shaking. We let her into the house that night.
I don’t think “Cracker” is scared of too much; but, the sound of the coyotes.
KarenE – I think my life changed a lot 2 days after my 60th birthday. Met the Lord and I have certainly made a lot of changes in my life, since. Being more relaxed, not worrying about what is going to happen … because ‘it is what it is; will be what will be’ and I am more secure in my entire outlook. Life is good, for me and my family. I am not perfect; but, knowing that I am 'still loved anyway' by GOD, DH, and the rest of my family is all it is about. Having friends is just something that gets thrown into the mix, too! We’ve all been blessed in our own ways.
NYKAREN – My first cousin, who was born exactly 3 years after me is a “Karen”. I think it is a pretty name.
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Georgia Peach, I am sorry you went through all that with your mom growing up. My mom refused treatment but for "talk therapy" which did nothing but make her MORE narcissistic! Growing up, I only remember her in bed, weeping, or dressed to the nines and leaving. It does sound to me that your mom needs treatment for depression. ECT can be given to the elderly and it improves their mood safely. The medications, on the other hand, have so many side effects. It seems that since she already has dementia, the memory loss from ECT would not be a huge issue. It might make her last years happier years. A lot of mental health advocates are totally against ECT since it has been so abused in the past, but for some it is a lifesaver. I know two men who say it is the only thing that works for them. And I have seen many elderly ladies improve greatly and be so thankful for it.1
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Carol! How incredibly challenging dealing with a toxic colleague. As I face my final laps of my teaching (about 7 more years), I find myself ever more mindful to take care of my students and myself despite all the roadblocks (including my returning colleague who made all that trouble for herself last year) I sure do relate to what you went through.
I am starting the year with a clean slate and am reminding myself to steer clear of her -- fortunately she took the hint and didn't call me over the summer; I take that as a good sign. Also I only spend 2 days a week in her school so I have less time to navigate the relationship. I am working on something to say to her should she press me on why I am on eggshells with her, I guess telling her that she is unprofessional and dangerously toxic is a little too blunt!!!
NYKAREN
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Just talked to DH. He took the ipad to Best Buy and they looked at it and the Geek Squad checked it out and no dice. Nobody could figure out why it won't charge. We have only had it a year and a half. Such a downer. Guess I will have to get better at logging from my Phone or the computer in the den, neither which is as comfy.... Just another small hurdle in the on going journey. This too shall be overcome!
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Kettlebell Swings 15x10x25
Goblet Squats 5x10x25
Janetr OKC
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Good afternoon! Just a quick stat report for the 24 week countdown:
STARTING WEIGHT: 205
CURRENT WEIGHT: 206
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (THIS WEEK): -1
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (ALL WEEKS): +1
GOAL WEIGHT: 180
TOTAL LBS AWAY FROM GOAL: 26
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 140
Hi all and Hi to all of the newbies! Following posts and reaping the advice, insight, encouragement. Just a little too busy to begin responding. Love and hugs and inspirational/encouraging thoughts going out to all of you! Go us!0 -
miriamwithcats wrote: »Georgia Peach, I am sorry you went through all that with your mom growing up. My mom refused treatment but for "talk therapy" which did nothing but make her MORE narcissistic! Growing up, I only remember her in bed, weeping, or dressed to the nines and leaving. It does sound to me that your mom needs treatment for depression. ECT can be given to the elderly and it improves their mood safely. The medications, on the other hand, have so many side effects. It seems that since she already has dementia, the memory loss from ECT would not be a huge issue. It might make her last years happier years. A lot of mental health advocates are totally against ECT since it has been so abused in the past, but for some it is a lifesaver. I know two men who say it is the only thing that works for them. And I have seen many elderly ladies improve greatly and be so thankful for it.
My sister, Katie, the one who just had her 50th wedding anniversary has had ECT's for years now. Some times she has them fairly often then other times can go for quite a while, but it seems to to be only thing that has helped to live any resemblance of a happy life.
Janetr OKC1 -
Janetr - that is very good progress. I only managed 10 sets of 10 swings today. With an 18 lb kettlebell. I had already done my machines so had 536 calories under my belt so I had a rest beforehand. I found that starting off was very hard. My hip did not want to cooperate and my knee doesn't like it. But it didn't get any worse as I was doing it and I have no after effects. It does worry me that my hip's initial response is pain, but it eases and seems to do no long term harm. I am just hoping that my #×÷÷+# hip will get used to it.
Heather1 -
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Hey, everybody! I'm taking a mid-afternoon break since my Fitbit is charging. You know I can't sweep and mop the kitchen without counting the steps.
To all the Karens, I think it is a beautiful name. I've never really cared for my name and wished I was Karen or Kathy or Katherine instead of just plain Kay. There were twins in my high school named Karen and Sharon. I thought those were the coolest names. But I've learned to be content with the name that was chosen for me. It's funny about names. My best friend in high school was Nora. I thought that was the most old-fashioned name ever. Now my daughter named her daughter Nora and I think it is the prettiest name ever.
NSV: I went pants shopping yesterday. My DH, bless his heart, went with me to lend his opinion since this is my first foray into the non-plus sizes. We finally settled on two pairs of Ann Taylor Signature cut size 14 (no W) pants that were perfect fits. Those should do me until I need 12s. One pair is a medium gray and the other is charcoal with a black plaid print that looks solid from a distance. I will continue to wear my size 16 black pants that are a little baggy in the butt until I can fit in 12s. I gave all my 16w and 18w pants away. I also still have my 14w suit pants that will do if I need black.
The fitness instructor at my gym has started selling LuLaRoe. They had a contest to win free leggings, and I won. I chose the size. They chose the print. It is nothing I would ever, ever have chosen for myself. I'm letting y'all see my wild side. DH thinks they are ugly, but I secretly like them. I let them post my picture on their Facebook page as advertisement. So, just call me a model. LOL!
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Kay, Those leggings are so much fun!! I love them! Also, congratulations on the new clothes sizes.
KarenE
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drkatiebug- you look awesome in your leggings! Congratulations on downsizing! I go to the Goodwill or consignment stores to get my different sizes. If you go to ones in affluent neighborhoods they have almost brand-new or never worn clothes. Even now that I am probably close to the size I am always going to thrive to be I consider myself a goodwill junkie!
Mary from Minnesota1 -
drkatiebug wrote: »Hey, everybody! I'm taking a mid-afternoon break since my Fitbit is charging. You know I can't sweep and mop the kitchen without counting the steps.
To all the Karens, I think it is a beautiful name. I've never really cared for my name and wished I was Karen or Kathy or Katherine instead of just plain Kay. There were twins in my high school named Karen and Sharon. I thought those were the coolest names. But I've learned to be content with the name that was chosen for me. It's funny about names. My best friend in high school was Nora. I thought that was the most old-fashioned name ever. Now my daughter named her daughter Nora and I think it is the prettiest name ever.
NSV: I went pants shopping yesterday. My DH, bless his heart, went with me to lend his opinion since this is my first foray into the non-plus sizes. We finally settled on two pairs of Ann Taylor Signature cut size 14 (no W) pants that were perfect fits. Those should do me until I need 12s. One pair is a medium gray and the other is charcoal with a black plaid print that looks solid from a distance. I will continue to wear my size 16 black pants that are a little baggy in the butt until I can fit in 12s. I gave all my 16w and 18w pants away. I also still have my 14w suit pants that will do if I need black.
The fitness instructor at my gym has started selling LuLaRoe. They had a contest to win free leggings, and I won. I chose the size. They chose the print. It is nothing I would ever, ever have chosen for myself. I'm letting y'all see my wild side. DH thinks they are ugly, but I secretly like them. I let them post my picture on their Facebook page as advertisement. So, just call me a model. LOL!
Love the look!!!!! You look just beautiful!!! Gayle Minneapolis1 -
Kay ~ Love your outfit. The colors are great!0
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kay WTG on new pant size that is terrific
NYKAREN
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Drkatie - Fabulous! I want some! I can't believe they are 14s. They look more like 12s. You are doing do well!
My DDIL just sent me this. TIGERS IN HOVE!
Can't wait for tomorrow morning!
Heather UK7 -
Hey y'all. Feeling lonely and a little frustrated today. You all don't know anything about me so if it's alright I'll share a bit.
I'm 56 years old. I've been married to a great guy for 37 1/2 years. We have 3 grown kids. Our son is 33, in a relationship with a lovely woman. She has kids from previous relationships. We have two daughters; one age 31, married 12 years, two kids. Youngest daughter age 30, divorced, 2 kids. They live with us.
I choose to be a stay at home wife and I take care of the kids while their mom works. Some days it's a blessing & some days I have to look real hard to find the blessing.
I love needlework. I crochet, sew, quilt, cross stitch and embroidery. I also play the piano, love to sing and am active in my church.
I also love to cook and I'm in the process of writing a cookbook for my family. I'm hoping to finish it time to gift it to them at Christmas.
Today I am struggling. I've had breakfast, lunch and a snack. I feel hungry but I know I'm really not. I've always had issues with stress eating and today is stressful. My grandson goes back to school two weeks from today and things will get better. But today it's tough.2 -
Heather, darling photo!
Katie, congrats on being in regular sizes again! Yipee!!!0 -
Hello, Ladies
I will be back later to read up and do a proper post - but today is the challenge stats day - so I am posting here, as well as on the "official" thread.
Ding Dong the Puffy Princess is DEAD... WHOOT!
STARTING WEIGHT: 244
CURRENT WEIGHT: 242
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (THIS WEEK) : -6
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (ALL WEEKS): -2
GOAL WEIGHT: 220
TOTAL LBS AWAY FROM GOAL: 22
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Heather - that is such a cute picture of your DGC!
MrsGLT- welcome! It sounds like you have a very full plate! Kids count down to the day they get out of school. Parents or caregivers countdown to the day they go back!
Mary from Minnesota0
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