WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2016
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Night night all, I have to go to bed...worked way too hard today and need some icy/hot because digging potatoes wasn't really in my plan for today
Welcome to all the newbie's and hugs to everyone
Lillian in west Central Saskatchewan1 -
Rori way to go on the four month mark, congrats . Thanks for the positive thots sent my way there are very few spots still visible on my skin. I am surprised and thrilled. Good luck on the sale of the condo.
Janetr okc0 -
Joyce - thank you, I've been told I sometimes don't have sense enough to stop when i need too. Lol. However, I am very happy to report that today both my husband and I are surprised at how few visible marks are left.
I'm sure its all the prayers and healing thots from the best group of ladies ever. Thank you all so much.
Janetr okc1 -
Kate UK
Good morning all. Friday again, where does the time go? It's true that the older you get, the faster it goes.
Went shopping yesterday and bought a new raincoat as I wore my favourite one (admittedly quite old) the other day and it was way too big. Happy and sad at the same time, if that makes sense.
Not doing so well on the weight front, I weigh every day but only record once a week, seem to lose and put back. I must admit don't always eat healthy but do weigh and log and workout every day. I am 7 pounds off goal. Think I need to change things around a bit to shift the last pounds
Love all your pics and stories have a great day
Kate UK 2 -
Rori sounds promising that other units are selling- use as a comp. and hope it is a speedy process--but hang on to our quote! It is so useful. DH used to to travel significant amounts for work, now it is all for love of history and culture--which I will focus on. Still working on details of trip.
I love watching HGTV while I exercise but I have just started listening to podcasts--wow are they fun. MFP just listed on their blog a list of podcasts and they look like a lot of fun, I will keep walking as long as I don't realize I'm walking! DH and I went on our 4th walk last night and unfortunately I had the wrong ortho inserts in and had to stop because of blisters, no fair , at least as I was sitting out on the track waiting for DH to finish walking my DD called and caught me up on the latest news.
Happy Friday, NYKAREN1 -
morning ladies~
sitting having my cup of tea. slept sort of restless last night, and tonight wont be any better as I am getting up at 4:30 tomorrow.. this drive to N.H. is 4 1/2 hrs ,Dad and I going up for my aunts memorial service, will be great to see everyone , and remember a swell gal!!1 -
Pip - your sister is beautiful... and you look very much like her. Grief takes the form that it will, no need to apologize.
Rori - congrats on your 4-month mark. Our addictions, minor or major, are places where we can triumph, and I'm working on mine without as much success. Not alcohol, I might add--but I feel quite lucky on that front, I never actually liked the taste of alcohol. And, for me, life is hard enough to deal with when I'm sober, fuzzing it up never seemed to help. And, since the gastric bypass, one glass of wine literally leaves me slurring my words; it's unnerving. My husband loves the taste, and struggles on occasion to keep it under control, so I understand the urge, while not having it myself. Sugar, on the other hand... yeah, that one is one where I struggle daily.
Knees were so bad this morning that I skipped the gym--I genuinely hate the sit-down ellipticals, and the bikes. The recumbent ones simply don't adjust to the limited bend in my knees. Once adjusted to the length of my legs, they bend my knees to the point of severe pain. But, hopefully the Aleve will get the pain down to the point where I'll bring myself to go tomorrow after laundry.
Looking forward to seeing my sis next week. I'll leave early Thursday morning, drive over to Dallas area (seven and a half hours), and get to spend Thurs evening and all day Friday, then back here on Saturday morning early once more.
The DH is showing signs of shaking off the exhaustion, now that he's back on an 8-hour day, and able to sleep in an hour later each morning. He was smiling, joking and picking at me last night, his favorite thing to do. That's been missing for months. Feel like I've gotten my husband back now that he's not doing ten-hour days in the hot sun each day and working six days a week. Lovely feeling...
I'm off to the shower and to get more work done to prep for being gone two days next week.
Love y'all,
Lisa in sunnier West Texas4 -
i like that thought lhannon, thanks morning peeps1
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It is part of my happiness plan to have breakfast with all of you each morning. I guess that right now, I'm the good listener but not much of a talker. I've told two of the three line dance classes about my upcoming surgery. They all know I'm in pain because I sit down during the teaching part and then get up for the dancing. I've gotten so many hugs and so much advice (some of it useful, some crazy). Today I tell the class that I teach. The impact on them is more personal because someone else will be teaching my class for an unknown number of weeks.
Barbie 2 -
Barbie I love having breakfast with you every morning LOL! Good luck with your surgery. to all.
Karen in Virginia1 -
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 3x5x40
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 16x10x40
I had to get a quick workout in because today we are headed down to the cities for my DH's Uncle's funeral. It will definitely be a celebration of his 92 years of life! They are rejoicing in heaven!
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota3 -
Not much happening on the 'home front'. DH suggested that we go to Americus this weekend to eat; either at the 'high end' Mexican Restaurant, pizza, or Chinese. At this point, really does not matter to me, all of them will have to be 'cut in half' and brought home. Only place I could not bring home stuff would be at the buffet pizza place. I'll go over my CI at any of the places. I've had Chinese this week, so I prefer not to go there. Not craving pizza; so hopefully everybody will agree on the Mexican place. Think DYGD is going to be spending the night with a friend. She's asked if I will teach her how to draw and paint. This should be fun. I've never pushed any of them with art. Helped DOGD with painting a picture that got chosen to be shown at the Historical Society museum.
None of them have liked the 'art teacher' at school. This is the same teacher that I offered to help; but, without any luck. That is OK! But, both have said she has called them out, in front of the entire class. DMGD says she is 'hateful'. DYGD said that she told everybody that someone should 'beat my @$$'. I asked if either had told their Mom; mainly because I know my DDnL#1 will be the "Mama Bear" that she is ... maybe if enough people complain about her ... she will 'back off' my grands. If I had my teaching certification ... I would apply for the job; but, instead I will just take students at my home.
Been staying on plan for most of the past two weeks. Working with my kettlebell. Need to go 'online' to see if my form is correct. My only issue is that I am terribly sway backed and when I do it, my lower back hurts. Sometimes I lose my balance because when I swing them, I might be swinging too far back, I go back on my heels. Using a 10lb weight.
Hi to all the newbies.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}} and prayers to all who have suffered lost, going through family or work issues, and all that!
Lenora 0 -
Good Morning Gals,
Have to make this quick. Couldn't get into community on Ipad last night, it kept saying 'Down for Maintenance'
Managed a walk last night and finished at 13k steps and 60 min active for the day. Who would have thought??
I took one Advil PM last night and went to bed early. I slept pretty well and only was awake and restless once for a very short time. Going a little easier today since I really scorched it for the last 5 days.... Tomorrow will be up and at it first thing as we have a busy social calendar and don't want to get way laid. Hoping to get home early enough for a little walk tonight but it will be tight. Deadline day at work.
PIP- I loved ALL of the photos of your sister. It was a lovely insight to your relationship and journey. Thanks for sharing them with us!
DJ- Where do you find all those cute Emojis???
Gotta run if I am going to get done to go for that walk!
To all who are doing well Keep up the Good work!
To those who are facing challenges Keep up the Good Fight. There is strength in numbers and WE have plenty!!
Tracey in PA2 -
Good morning all! 2
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The biggest thing I accomplished all week was seeing that DH and I both got new eye glasses. Mine were way more expensive because I use progressive lenses. Can't wait to get them and see if they work better than my old ones.
Rori ~ I commend you on your 4 months of no alcohol. I really tried for a while to give up my evening wine but haven't succeeded. Can't get to sleep without it even after being prescribed that new medication Belsomra.
Heather ~ A beautiful baby and delightful cake. I am sure the one you make for Bea will get outstanding. So much talent.
Janet ~ So glad you are getting to visit all those lovely places.
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Good afternoon all!
The UK had horrendous thunder storms and rain last night after the hottest September day for 105 years. Many train stations and schools flooded and a train derailed through a landslide. I did remember to unplug the modem before we went to bed as one was fried during the last storm, but I think we got off lightly here - it just circled around and flashed in the distance.
My cake (bottom tier) is in the oven and is smelling great. I must say, licking the bowl out was a guilty pleasure. 8 oz of butter and 8 oz of plain chocolate in this cake. :noway: I will trim off the top, slice it in half and then freeze it. I will do the top tier tomorrow, then I can spend my lonely days next week, when DH is at cricket, making the figures and decorations.
By the way, I don't think I am especially talented - just good at following instructions. Until I made Max's christening cake I had never done any fondant icing in my life and rarely made a cake at all. I certainly had never made icing decorations. :laugh: I do have to get ahead of myself this time as we are on holiday the week beforehand.
Anyone who is interested in having a go could buy the same book that I learnt from, CAKES FOR ROMANTIC OCCASIONS - by May Clee-Cadman. ( from Amazon) The romantic bit is immaterial, but the basic instructions, with pics, are very good. What I especially like is she gives all the quantities, for four different kinds of cakes, for every size of tin, round or square.
With regard to the alcohol question - I have been doing much better of late. At one time I was beginning to feel it was getting the better of me, but that has changed. I have more alcohol free days and more days when the amount is minimal (half a glass of low alcohol cider). I am very pleased about that. I aim to keep to the government advice of not more than 14 units a week. That makes me feel it isn't running away with me.
Love to all, Heather UK0 -
A blast from the past. Kirby threw me a surprise bday party, my first bday party ever. Yes, that's Kirby with the long hair. I was so depressed then. I had lost Lenny the year before3 -
I see someone removed one of the latest posts. It was very mean spirited for that person to have posted a private message.1
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Here's where we moved bk to Seattle, I was slowly starting to loose weight boots the cat is still with us4 -
First time being a fat bride that was 20020
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Pip - I wish I had a photo of me just before I started my weight loss/getting healthy journey. The only one I've posted is of me at Max's christening, a good few months before I reached my worst and breaking point. I have asked my DSIL if she has one of me at my brother's 60th, but she hasn't got back to me. That was the turning point for me.
I think it's very inspiring to see people's before and after photos.
Heather UK0 -
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Pip ~ Great photos. I like Kirby's dark hair and you looked very pretty plump or thin.
DH's engine light came on so we had to take it in to the shop. Hope it's not an expensive job.
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Sue: I hope your barn is filled with lovely hay today and smells heavenly for the horses. Enjoy the book club.
KarenE: I think you will come to love your light. Meanwhile, enjoy your travels. :flowerforyou:
Rori: Congratulations on four months of freedom from alcohol. WTG!!! You seem to be making excellent progress on many things. I hope the condo improvements go well and you get a good offer when they are completed.
Marcelyn: Three grandson birthdays in the same week is astonishing. Are they siblings, or cousins? :huh:
Barbie: I have my morning coffee with you and our friends each morning. It is a lovely way to start the day. I usually come back again later. :bigsmile:
Lenora: Art is subjective. Many times the teacher is trying to teach a new technique or skill while the student just wants to do what they have always done. New skills are valuable but the kids don't always understand that. :noway:
Miriam: I am so sorry you will be leaving us. I hope you will reconsider. One judgmental and intolerant person can be hard to take, but they have no real power in your life unless you let them. In my opinion, this should be a politically and spiritually neutral site that accepts people as they are. I read the message you shared, and it saddens me. I think it should be flagged so that the leaders of MFP can deal with it. :sad: I don't know whether they police private messages, but I know they deal with things that are shared on the open boards.
I am working on Penney's sourdough bread. I have two bowls of it in progress right now. They're in a barely warm oven, rising in their bowls. I did one the wrong way and the other according to directions. I'll let you know how they each turn out--eventually. Yoga today! I can hardly wait. I'd like DH to come along but he seems to have had a bad night and is in pain this morning.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Heather posted a quote similar to this that I wanted to use, but I couldn't recall it quite right. I went online and found this one.
"So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."
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Miriam please don't leave us! You provide such insight into this journey called life that we are all on. I don't know what happened but please reconsider!
Cheri2 -
No, you don't. It should have remained a private matter between 2 people and not made public. So sad.0
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