WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2016
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Michele, Yes, we have a cheap theatre. In fact it is $2.00. But it takes awhile for the movie to get there and Independence Day has just now got there. I just we had the energy to go. Actual temp right now is 100 and we just finished grocery shopping. We were a sight. I rode scooter again, my legs are just hurting me so much. We had big packs of toilet paper and paper towels so the cart on the scooter wouldn't be enough room. So I am in my scooter, slow Charlie is pushing a cart. He stops in the middle of the lanes, sits between people. Between the two of us, we had a lot of bags. I was glad it didn't take to long to get them in the house. I think this was the first time I have not returned the cart to the cart lane when I am done with it.
Joyce, Indiana where it is sweltering.0 -
DrKatieBug - Those are some cute leggings. I still have a way to go before I can venture down that colorful path.
Kim - Happy Birthday!
I discovered something strange - a cup of hot tea seems to kill the hunger pangs, but a glass of water does not. Anyone else notice this?
Charleen in Colorado (Still staining the deck - but closer to finished than start)2 -
Kim~ Happy Birthday sweet friend..
came home to find mr cranky pants cranky... gee i sure didn't miss that...tomorrow is another day..0 -
Heather, just a point of clarification, my leggings aren't the 14s. The 14s were dress pants. The leggings are LuLaRoe size tall and curvy. They fit sizes 14-24. Well, technically, I guess they are 14s, too. LOL. But they are very stretchy. Charlene, you should go for it!
Thanks for all the compliments on the wild and crazy leggings. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well I like them. I would have never in a billion years paid $25 for that print. I would have gone with the safe black. But now that I have them, I will probably buy more.2 -
Kim Happy Birthday!
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Kay You can be an honorary Karen. And I love the leggings. I have several pair of wild leggings myself...my Jazzercise friends call me Karen Crazypants LOL!!2
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21 Rules For a Good Old Age
Some of us have reached our golden years, and some of us have not. But these suggestions should be read by everyone. They have been collected from many a senior, each with his or her own piece of advice. Some you know, some may surprise you, and some will remind you of what's important. So read well, share with your loved ones, and have a great day and a great life!
1. It's time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don't just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for an investment, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries and this is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.
2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don't feel bad spending your money on yourself. You've taken care of them for many years, and you've taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.
3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It's easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, get tested even when you're feeling well. Stay informed.
4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.
5. Don't stress over the little things. You've already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don't let the past drag you down and don't let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.
6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbour and remember: "A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection."
7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don't stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.
8. Don't lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There's nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. You've developed your own sense of what looks good on you - keep it and be proud of it. It's part of who you are.
9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You'll be surprised which old friends you'll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.
10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them of yesterday's wisdom that still applies today.
11. Never use the phrase: "In my time". Your time is now. As long as you're alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.
12. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it'll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you older and harder to be around.
13. Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure, being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy. They need theirs and you need yours. If you've lost your partner (our deepest condolences), then find a person to move in with you and help out. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need the help or do not want to live alone.
14. Don't abandon your hobbies. If you don't have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer at an NGO or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.
15. Even if you don't feel like it, try to accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven't seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). But don't get upset when you're not invited. Some events are limited by resources, and not everyone can be hosted. The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.
16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That's a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don't go off into long stories unless asked to. Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.
17. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we're all going through. Try to minimize them in your mind. They are not who you are, they are something that life added to you. If they become your entire focus, you lose sight of the person you used to be.
18. If you've been offended by someone - forgive them. If you've offended someone - apologize. Don't drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn't matter who was right. Someone once said: "Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die." Don't take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with your life.
19. If you have a strong belief, savour it. But don't waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.
20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life. But you did. So what's not to laugh about? Find the humour in your situation.
21. Take no notice of what others say about you and even less notice of what they might be thinking. They'll do it anyway, and you should have pride in yourself and what you've achieved. Let them talk and don't worry. They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you've lived so far. There's still much to be written, so get busy writing and don't waste time thinking about what others might think. Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and as happy as you can be!
AND REMEMBER: "Life is too short to drink bad wine."
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NYKAREN – Don’t know the story (well, can’t remember it); but, if you won’t get ‘fired’ over saying it … I’d probably do it; but, I rarely walk on ‘eggshells’ around others. I give them the same kind of treatment that “The Golden Rule” says to. I had to laugh at my middle granddaughter, when she was about 10, maybe younger. She was having some issues with another girl in her class and her Pediatrician asked her to tell him about the “Gold Rule”. Telling her to say it. She said, “Do unto Others before They Do unto You.” I started laughing (biting my tongue to keep from doing it out loud. He said to her, so that means you think they might hit them, so you hit them first? She then realized what she had said and said it correctly. “Do Unto Others as you’d have them DO unto you!” Sometimes I chew nails to pieces and then when I walk away, I spit them out. There are just ‘some’ people that I avoid at all costs; I know that neither of us like the other very much.
Drkatiebug – My name is “Lenora” and I don’t like it when someone thinks they can call me “Nora”. I correct them when they do. When someone calls me “Nancy”; they either do not know me or they are from a medical facility and that is the first question I ask them; who are you calling? And who’s calling and why?
I found when I went from a size 16 (which was the highest size I would buy; until I realized that I was just getting heavier; and, bought a couple of things … like the dress I wore to my DYS and DDnL#2’s wedding. I had my size 16 pants taken up by a tailor; and, he took them up through the butt and down the inside of the legs; but, he told me that he would not be able to tailor them again. Because it would change the position of the pockets on the back. I then dropped to a size 12 … I am ‘thrilled’; but, right now that is still where I am. I think I will need to lose another 10lbs to get into a 10. I will be satisfied with a size 10; making me between 145-150lbs. At my age (65) I do not think I could lose more than that and not look ‘gaunt’. I usually lose through my face first and stomach last. I will just need to see when I fall into a ‘normal’ BMI and decide then which way I want to have the ‘leeway’ … 140-145 or 145-150lb.
I went through all my ‘big’ clothes and tried everything I owned and threw the ones that were ‘too big’ or ‘not flattering’ in the pile to go to the 2nd hand shop; and then hung the rest back up and folded the others Kondo-style and was thrilled at how much room I had. Then I could give my DH another drawer in the bathroom for his underwear.
Oh, I love your legging. I bought 2 pair of skinny jeans; one is a wild flower pattern with roses and I wear a pea green tunic with them; the other pair are shade of gray (maybe flowers) and I wear either a white tunic or black tunic over them.
Mary from Minnesota - I go to the good ones, too; sometimes they still have tags on them. The one I take my clothes to will only take clothes that are free of stains or otherwise not in fashion. But, I don’t get very much for them. But, better than not getting any. The ones that I give to Goodwill are still ones that are not stained; just too big.
Charleen – I haven’t tried ‘tea’; but, I have tried ‘boiled water – hot’. That also seems to help; I have also been told that a bowl of hot soup also works; maybe that is why you don’t see very many heavy Chinese people. They have a cup of soup you can get, either comes with the meal or you can get it separately.
Kim – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Hi Gals,
KarenE – I think there is a bit of luck in finding the exercise that you enjoy, then commitment to make it happen regularly.
Heather – thanks! I am not surprised that folks are eating more calories then they know, when I go out if the actual restaurant is not in MFP it is a bit of a guessing game..But the good thing is that if we are losing (or holding if that’s the goal) we must be doing something right.
Adorable pic of the DGkids
Karen NY– “ I guess telling her that she is unprofessional and dangerously toxic is a little too blunt!!!” LOL yeah a bit blunt, but I’d be pulling out the thesaurus and finding something darn close to that to tell her.
Katiebug- funny about Kay, my grandma was a Kay, I always assumed it was her name, until I started to do some family history her name was Elizabeth Louise… no one has any idea where Kay came from, and those that do have passed. The legging are wild, but you have the perfect top and they are fun!
MrsGLT - some days are like that, there are folks here all the time it seems like with the different time zones, Grab some water, or tea – take a walk – call a friend anything to distract you from being hungry and that might help!
Thanks all for my birthday wishes, it is 3pm and has been a good day, I hiked then worked in the camp garden, dealt with placing gopher traps, mouse traps, fixed the fence where the Jack rabbit went through, then he found another place so fixed that too… Shared chocolate dipped strawberries with my hiking friends and the staff at camp. So at this moment I have 16,800+ steps and more day ahead of me, plus 4 hours of gardening… I’m fixing dinner for a friend and I, but may see if she would like to go out to an ice cream for dessert.
One of the challenges I am finding (any hints welcome) is that when I do this much exercise I really am thinking I am starved, but am pretty sure I am perceiving starved as thirsty…this may adjust as the weather adjusts but right now I was in sun for about 6 hours, 2 at 65-70 degrees and 4 hours at 70-80 degrees, and that makes the water need higher, I am doing a lot of water, but having a hard time judging how much is the right amount. Today in that 6 hours I drank about 70 ounces…and am doing more now…
Kettle/dumbbell PT swing
5x10x2
August Goals:
2 fun things a week, visiting with college prof, walking tour of tea gardens
Log everyday to the best I can, over if need be.
11,000 + steps everyday
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Smiles.
Kim from N. California
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Kay love the leggings. FUN!
Heather makes me smile. Thanks!
GLT hang in there!
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »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.
Heather
Thanks, Heather. I was worn out when I got done. I just did a little aerobic work before and after. I'm feeling muscles all over the place, but nothing horrible.
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My exercise today was working in my yard- 4 hours. I mowed my tiny bit of grass. I hoed, raked, and planted grass seed in an area about 12 by 12. (Adding back lawn since I had taken most of it out pre-kids.) I pulled a LOT of weeds. I attacked the old branches in my Korean lilac with a saw, and also sawed off a few volunteer trees that were hiding in shrubs. I tried to control a vine- a porcelain berry - that was growing where it shouldn't be. Picked fresh tomatoes and one pepper. The cherry tomatoes I have are orange when ripe. Very tasty but the color has the girls put off. Normally they inhale cherry tomatoes, but they are still sitting in a bowl on the counter.1
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drkatiebug wrote: »Heather, just a point of clarification, my leggings aren't the 14s. The 14s were dress pants. The leggings are LuLaRoe size tall and curvy. They fit sizes 14-24. Well, technically, I guess they are 14s, too. LOL. But they are very stretchy. Charlene, you should go for it!
Thanks for all the compliments on the wild and crazy leggings. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well I like them. I would have never in a billion years paid $25 for that print. I would have gone with the safe black. But now that I have them, I will probably buy more.
I've heard that LuLaRoe are very soft and comfortable. They look terrific on you. You 're looking great.
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Not happy today...went waaaaaaaaay overboard (stayed within my CI intake) with that darn dreamsicle sherbet ice cream
and wasn't able to walk at all.
Lenora-love your advice....I just turns 55 & am struggling with the idea that I'm aging. Thank you
Will try to do better tomorrow...again, I've got to get a grip on snacking...any ideas for HEALTHY snacks ladies????
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miriam - isn't it interesting how the color is such a big deal for kids? I have sun gold and love them!0
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Lillian: Enjoy your shopping. :bigsmile:
Kim: Happy Birthday! May this be your best year ever--until next year gets even better.
Miriam: What is ECT? :huh:
NYKaren: When I was teaching there were two teachers who were nice enough separately, but turned into negativity machines when together. If I was scheduled to share their lunch period, I ate in my room rather than the teacher's lounge, and simply avoided them & the issues that they were always upset about.
frankiesgirl: Take your ipad to the genius bar at an Apple Store. It is best to make an appointment. The geniuses regularly work miracles and the service is usually free unless you need parts. Then you have to pay for the parts. :flowerforyou:
Dr Katie: Congratulations on smaller sizes! I love the pants and top. You look great. Smaller clothes are absolute proof you are succeeding! :bigsmile:
Heather: Your striped kitties are fabulous! I wish my grandchildren were close enough to see regularly. I have to confess to a bit of grannie envy. :grumble:
Mrs. GL: Welcome to a great group. :flowerforyou:
RE: You are succeeding! Keep on doing what you are doing. It is working! :flowerforyou:
I went to the gym for yoga today, but before yoga I tried the kettle bell swings again. I think I have the moves down, so next time I'll increase the weight. One pound might be a bit on the light side. :devil: I don't remember what the three notations are. One is weight, & one is repetitions. What is the third?
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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HAPPY BDAYYYYYYY0
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Katla First number = sets, second number = repetitions and third number = weight .
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NYKaren, I think if you avoid the toxic teacher when you can, treat her with the utmost professionalism at other times, and never, ever talk about anything remotely personal, she will get the message. Good luck.2
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Cheri, so glad you made it safely to the big star state. I remember one move where the Uhaul trailer got a flat tire. In the middle of New Mexico. Uhauls do not have spare tires, so I had to sit in the car while my former husband hitched a ride to town (this was before cell phones) to call Uhaul, and then wait hours for them to actually show up and change it. So I was a bit concerned for you!
miriamwithcats
Cheri congrats on making it to the new place. Once all your belongings get there you will feel even better. At some point it has got to cool down (right??) so you can get out and explore by walking the neighborhood. NYKAREN
Cheri: Three cheers for making it to your new residence in Texas. When your things catch up with you, you'll turn the new house into home, sweet home. Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Cheri - so glad you made it safe and sound. Thanks for checking in Michele in NC
Thanks to everyone with well wishes for my move to the BIG State of Texas. I know all of you were in my heart through the whole process. Tomorrow morning the moving van shows up with our goods. The hubs went to work today and thoroughly loved being a part of the Texas A&M Mays Business School Career Service Center team. He has tomorrow off to help with the movers then again on Friday for the BMV stuff we have to complete. I will be busy setting up our household. I'm going lean with this as it is a rental for a year and I don't relish having to pack yet again in a year from now. Also, we are on this journey of simplifying our lifestyle so it will be a good test as to what we can live without. If we don't miss it in this coming year it will not be going with us to our next home.
I was aware that it was hot down this way but not prepared for the feel of that hotness. We lived in South Florida for 11 years and I thought that was hot! It will take some getting used to for sure.
Will read back through the posts when I can. Wishing all in need of prayers and those deserving of kudos the best of my heart!
Cheri
CSB (College Station/Bryan), TX
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I got through my afternoon without screwing up my day. I loaded the grandkids in the car and we went to the Sonic. I had a diet green tea & they had slushys. It finally cooled down into the low 90s and I got a short walk in. I had my 2 year old granddaughter with me so a long walk wasn't an option. Her little legs were going as fast as they could and I wasn't walking fast.
The hungry feeling and the stress went away. I'm feeling much more in control. Dinner will be leftover grilled chicken breast, zucchini & a salad.
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Katla, ECT stands for ElectoConvulsive Therapy. It is a form of treatment for depression, also called shock treatment. It was developed back when there were no medications available for depression (pre 1958 when the first one, imipramine, was OKed for depression). People had observed that after someone had a seizure, they would be free from depression for a while, so they developed a machine that induces seizures. At first the electrodes placed on the scalp were bilateral, on both sides, but now we know it works well with them on just one side, unilateral, and it has less negative effects. And at first, they did not use muscle relaxer medication, so people would sometimes break bones from the seizure. And because it was not pleasant, it was often used as punishment in institutions. (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) I read one chart of a woman that had over 200 treatments in a 6 month period! THAT is why some are against it completely. But done properly now, it is safe, even for elderly with heart conditions. BUT and it is a big BUT, it causes memory loss, sometimes permanent memory loss. The people I know who say it is the only thing that works, say that they can live with the memory loss but their depression was so bad, they weren't sure they could live with the depression. One even jokes that since his childhood was so abusive, he would just as soon forget it! It seems that one of the biggest areas of memory loss are names. A face will seem familiar but they cannot remember the name. I already have that trouble and I haven't ever had ECT. Anyway, in my opinion, it is still a viable treatment for some people, but should not be used rashly. I would consider it.0
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Cheri, the year I lived in Dallas Texas, in 1979, I found that most everyone stayed inside in the air conditioning most of the day. Folks would come out in the evening or early morning. And everyone keeps their drapes closed to conserve electricity. My seasonal affective disorder was awful- stuck inside in all those dark rooms. I much prefer Iowa, so that I can get my sunshine almost year round.0
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MRSGLT sounds like you weathered the stressful day beautifully. Don't forgot how powerful you are in the choices you make.
Thanks everyone for the colleague advice. I will absolutely refer to your wisdom. I am spending the day tomorrow in one of my schools to start setting up. Hoping to make some headway there and tomorrow shouldn't be too hot and humid.
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 10in, 15mph, 141mhr, 2.5mi = 70c
SPIN- 40min, 82r, 78w, 10-13g, 149mhr, 9.6mi = 287c
ride gym 2 dome- 5.02min, 12.4amph, 125mmph, 1mi = 47c
ride dome 2 hm- 17.10min, 9amph, 150mhr, 2.5mi = 171c
total cal 5751
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