WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2016
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
MicheleNC, I totally agree with you about the news/weather people sensationalizing things so much. This morning they show weather people on the beach up and down the Grand Strand with the rain pouring on them and a shingle they found on the ground and make it sound like every roof is blowing off. So far we have had a few wind gusts like we get in any rain event. The real wind will be here about 2:00 which of course is right at high tide. And what in the He11 is the deal with them all standing out in the rain so we will believe it’s raining. I don’t have to see a “drowned rat with a microphone” to know it’s raining. LOL
Marcelyn, sorry it was a painful day. There will just be some that are worse than others. I hope you were able to get a good night’s sleep. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Janetr, great pictures. If you go in those caves, take pictures because as much as I’d love to see what’s in them, I’d be too big a chicken to go exploring.
Katla, glad you had your favorite yoga instructor. Do you know ahead of time who it will be?
JoyceAnn, welcome. Yes, this is a great place for support and information. If you log everything that goes in your mouth and try to move more each week, this thing works. Many of us have “tried” over the years without lasting success and this program is wonderful. For me, this group of supportive ladies has been the key to success. Come here daily and never give up. Sorry for your loss and proud of you for deciding to do something good for yourself.
Toni, that sounds like a great and uplifting project to type out the verses. I’m so glad you came back to us. (((Hugs)))
KarenVA, you don’t have to ask for forgiveness for fretting about us in the storm. It warms my heart to know you ladies care. Just know we don’t take Matthew lightly. Had they issued an evacuation order for us we would have gone without hesitation. We have done all the things we need to do to prepare and are very mindful of the dangers. Thank you for caring.
There is already a lot of power outages around the area. I’m not sure why since we haven’t had any significant wind as yet. I”ll check in later today as long as we have power. When it goes so does the Wifi.
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.
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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DJ - thank you for the reassurance that you all are faring well at this point. I too have been fretting all morning and trying to find any information on your area. Hope the storm stays at a distance.
Janetr okc1 -
morning peeps -
got my fancy watch on and we'll see how it works running. kirby doesn't want to run outside (supposed to rain) so we'll be running on the treadmill for 2 hrs. i used the watch for the first time yesterday on the ride home but i hit the wrong program running instead of biking... i'm still learning. i used my strava app on my phone and hrm at the same time to compare.. glad i did.2 -
Welcome to all newbies, I am a recent newbie myself. I don't always post but try to read every day. The ladies on here are so chatty and friendly and supportive
Hope all who are in the path of Matthew are ok and all who are still having health problems are soon healed
I have been on track with eating and exercise since returning from Spain and that is an NSV for me as I usually find it really hard to do and I go away a few times a year
Have done Leslie Sansone 45 min heart workout this morning and 3 mins (pathetic I know) on my cross trainer which has been acting as a clothes hanger in the spare room for a long time. I am determined to build that up which I hope will help with the flabby backside. Just returned from a 2 mile walk round the neighbourhood in the beautiful Autumn sunshine
Kate UK 4 -
Hi all! Glad Matthew is sparing you so far.
Well, last night was a washout.
The restaurant I had booked with a floodlit view of the Alhambra, didn't have our booking. :grumble: Apparently I should have replied to the confirmation email! Grrrrrr. We wandered around a bit and had to settle for a more downmarket place with rubbish music and very ordinary food, but at least we got fed.
DH wanted to leave it, but I thought, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained" so we backtracked to the restaurant and I managed to secure a booking for tonight, a Saturday. Not "first row view", but I'm not bothered about that. Hooray!!!
I have a card in my bag to prove it.
The evening continued to improve when we found a lovely little backstreet bar, full of locals and we sat outside and enjoyed the comings and goings.
Previous to going out to dinner we had a bit of an upsetting experience. The room next to us had a child crying and a man shouting really loudly and horribly. The child was wailing and the mother was protesting. Poor kid! I was very peturbed. The man was completely out of order. The walls are thin in this very old hotel.
I went outside and banged on their door. The mother answered, looking drawn. I asked them to keep the noise down and he did shut up . The kid carried on crying though. Later we told the front desk how much it had upset us. Luckily it was quiet at night and the kid woke up at a reasonable hour, about 7.30.
Today we went walking again. I've clocked up over 4 hours already. Cathedral, Capilla Real (excellent) and Monasterio of St Jeronimo. All built just after they conquered the Moors in 1492, so they are very big, very powerful and very, very Catholic. The king and queen who finally drove out the Moors are buried in the Capilla Real and you can see their actual coffins in the crypt.
Back at the hotel now, and I have had a bath and washed my hair. Think I'll have a small snack to keep me going until the meal at 8.30 or a bit before. We have some olives and bread sticks.
Love to all, Heather in Granada, which I like a lot.
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[color+red]Joyce Ann – Losing a family member, husband, parent(s), child, or sibling is the worst possible thing we end up doing (some of us). They ‘say’ (whoever ‘they’ are) that going through all the ‘firsts’ without is the hardest part. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and date of death are the absolute hardest. After that it is supposed to get a little easier. I don’t know, I haven’t gone through that, other than parents; and, I still miss both of them terribly. Daddy dies in 1985; Mother in 2006. I think although I was a “Daddy’s Baby”, I miss my Mother most; she always had the answers to my questions. When I asked she gave me her most honest opinion. Whether or not I followed her advice was up to me. Now, it is my turn with my sons and granddaughters. Welcome to the ‘tread’ and that is the correct name for it.
When our DOGD left for college; I made her an Inspiration Jar, filled them full of Bible verses and encouragement quotes, to open one every day, or more if she was feeling down. I write in journals and a lot of encouraging verses – both biblical and quotes from other sources. It has really helped.
DJ – There used to be a man (with an Italian sounding last name) on national news who was such a … ‘this is the worst storm ever, let me go out into it so you can ‘see’ how bad it is’. No matter how far away you were from the storm, it made you want to jump in your car and either keep driving or go to the grocery store and gas station and fill up on supplies. Name was something like “Catchatorie” (spelling wrong); he was so ‘animated’ it was unreal. I’ve seen him since; but, I think in another area of the news. I’m like you, I don’t need to see a ‘drowned rat with a piece of a shingle over his head’ to know that it is raining or that the wind is blowing like crazy’. You can usually tell when there are lawn chairs flying everywhere.
Joyce – I remember going into some caves up in the Smokey Mountains … interesting; but pretty cool inside. The Stalagmites and Stalactites’ were the most interesting. Thousands of years to make them. Hearing water running and how dark it was until the lights came on. Good thing they were roped off, lots of deep recesses. A strong lantern is needed to see everything.
Had to wash Cracker's crate out; she got sick at some point last night (still a little sick this AM). Had to wash her, too. UGH! Now I will have to mop the entire utility room and kitchen. She probably ate something that did not agree with her. DH said that, at least, she pushed her pad up against the worst part so she would not be laying in it.
Today, I have pre-tracked my foods, trying to get back to my daily caloric intake. I had only gained 1/2 of a pound Wednesday; and, that was after 4 days and 3 nights of vacation and not worrying about what I ate or drank. Thought that was pretty good. Ate Mexican last night (with a Margarita) ... that has to stop. Bought two big bottles of wine and brought one home - I will have to watch that.
Not much 'exciting' has been happening since we got home (ahead of Matthew) from Daytona Beach, FL
Welcome to all the 'newbies' and prayers and good thoughts for all that need them.
Lenora1 -
JoyceAnn from IN: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. You can transform yourself if you are patient and stubborn. It took a long time for the weight to build up and will take time to go away. Meanwhile there are friends, support, and encouragement freely offered here. It took me about two years to get the weight off, and I'm still here because I need the support to keep it off. I still count calories every day. You'll see the term CICO from time to time. It means Calories In, Calories Out. Many of us set monthly goals. Mine have been the same since I found out what works for me. :flowerforyou:
Carol: I liked using powerpoints to share information with my 8th graders, and had them make them, too. We did research projects two or three times a year. Even the kids with learning difficulties were successful with this. I was lucky to be in a building with a computer lab available. We'd go to the library to do research for a few class periods & then go to the computer lab to put all of our facts into a powerpoint presentation. That also took several class periods. We shared the powerpoint presentations in class. Everyone got up and spoke before the group, and the shy kids did just fine since student's eyes were on the screen and not staring at them.
(For the very shyest kids, I'd let them come in at lunch with a trusted friend and do their presentation just for the friend and me.)
DJ: We have three yoga instructors and they each have a "regular day" but they substitute for one another when something comes up. Regarding the weather reporters, they probably figure that a picture is worth a thousand words. You should see Portland news when we have snow. It is rare and causes a circus on the highways because nobody knows how to drive in the conditions. The primary mantra from the reporters on the scene is "stay home."
Lenora: Jim Cacciatori works for the Weather Channel now. I saw him last night when I tuned in for a bit.
Got to go! time for my lesson.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“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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Heather, Janetr: Love the photos! Thank you both for taking the time to share with us. I'm learning a lot from you about the world we live in.
Mary: You are so consistent with your routine. What an excellent example you are setting for me! Sorry to hear about your insomnia woes.
Marcelyn: Sorry you're hurting! I hope the pain subsides for you quickly.
Joyce Ann: Welcome!
Toni: Love the thought of "Spiritual Vitamins"
DJ: You're in my thoughts and prayers along with everyone else in the path of Matthew.
Kate: Give yourself some credit
You are working out, walking and building up time on a cross trainer - nothing pathetic about that!
I'm so happy that I'm finally have some success on the scale and in inches. Following the a low carb diet seems to be what my body needs. Why it only took me 2 years to figure this out I don't know.
I found a recipe for low carb gravy that both my son and I really enjoy. I also tried cauliflower mash for the first time. Not bad, I need to make sure I drain it better next time.
It started snowing last night and I woke up to world of white. I am NOT ready for winter!
Have a lovely weekend and happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians.
Carey - Northern Alberta
Goals for Oct:
- Increase walking now that the hamstring has healed
- Get to Tai Chi at least once a week3 -
Carey - I find a lower carb diet works best for me too. I don't cut it out altogether, but in general I leave out bread, potatoes, pasta, cakes etc. That way I can have more of the good stuff. For lunch today I had prawns in garlic and chilli. And a big salad. The table was heaped with bread, but I didn't eat any of it. We even were given free tapas, but I ate the ham and left the roll.
This evening though I did succumb to some bread stick biscuits. It's a long time until dinner and we are used to eating at 6.30.
It's a way of eating that works well in restaurants too, as long as you leave a lot of sauce on the side.
Off now for a pre dinner stroll and drink. People watching.
Love Heather xxxxxxxxxx3 -
Welcome Joyce Anne from Joyce. I love having other women named Joyce here. I feel we are soul sisters! I live in the extreme southwest area of Indiana, in the river bend of the Ohio River that is Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. My Dad was a Baptist preacher so I know some of the trials that you go through but yet the joys and pride as a preacher's family. You have to have a special calling to be a preacher's wife. Hats off to you. My faith gets me through loss of a loved one.
Watching the devastation of the hurricane. Am so glad that DJ is OK. I agree that some of these weather people are as bad as storm chasers. they do sensationalize these storms and play on peoples desire to see awful, gory things.
Joyce, Indiana1 -
lots of pain today and I've no idea why. pain pill and ice for bedtime.
Marcelyn
hurting in Houston Everyone I know who has had surgery has told me that recovery is not linear...each day will not be better than the day before...yesterday I thought I was almost ready to walk outdoors and this morning I woke up thinking I might never get out of bed again.....never never never give up Barbie 4 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-3X5X 40
Russian kettle bell swing-16 X 10 X 40
Week one, day three of transitioning from 7-10 reps. I can feel that I am gaining strength. I had a twinge of pain in my right hip but repositioning my toes inward a little alleviated that. If any of you experience any discomfort in your hip joints repositioning your feet should alleviate that. This exercise should never cause pain.
Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
3 miles
Mary from Minnesota
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lets just say I am having a day... Tracy started texting me asking if I would drop her, Dad and Tal at the fair, and when I told her I was busy I got ~ gee thanks mom can't depend on you for anything.. so she shows up late at dads house , and then dad and I bickering about getting them to the right gate, and now I have to sit on my butt and wait until she decides to contact me or my brother to come pick them up.0
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Hope you are all having a good Saturday, especially DJ.
Joyce Anne- welcome to the best group in MFP. Good for you to reach out for support. Be sure you bookmark the thread by pushing the yellow star on the top right of the page. Every month Barbie, our super leader, starts a new thread and she will have a link to get you there. So just come and enjoy. If you feel like posting do, If not just read.
Will be back later
SueBDew inTX2 -
Good afternoon all! Late checking in today. Got a little extra sleep this morning, which put me behind on my groceries, errands, etc. Been prepping meals for the week. I think I will leave mowing the lawn for tomorrow. Maybe do a little sweep and mop around the house and just sit the rest of the evening. Trying to find the balance between getting everything done vs not having a set back with this cold I am still fighting. The worst of it is the fatigue! I just can't seem to fit in as much.
Joyce Ann- So happy you found us! Sorry to hear about your loss; please keep logging in, logging each bite, take steps (that's steps forward in exercise, eating right, and life in general) baby steps count as forward movement. Be kind to your self!
Heather- I really think you would have a hard time having a bad time ANYWHERE. It sounds to me as if you are a very apt and adaptable traveler. Your dh seems to be enjoying your adventures, too. Hope your meal tonight (or is it tomorrow night?) at the restaurant is wonderful!
PIP- Running 2 hrs on a treadmill??!!! Ugh! Do you listen to music? I have never run that long, I have done one hour on a treadmill, I listen to music to get through and also conduct imaginary interviews. Of course, I am being interviewed by some random news person on how I managed to win the race or get so fit...Strava! I use that app when I walk/run.
Carey- Snow! You lucky girl! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Marcelyn- I hope you are pain free soon!
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Just a quick update between power outages. LOL So far it hasn't stayed off long enough for us to get too hot in the house but we gave up on resetting the clocks until this is over. It's almost 5:00 and the wind is finally blowing with some fury. Our house is very secure and not even creaking but a neighbor two houses away just put up a new fence that is now about half gone. It's a solid panel fence that acts as a sail in this wind. Grrrr, the power just went off again for only about 15 seconds. We might lose a tree in the front yard which would be welcomed by me. I haven't liked it since the day we moved in. If it goes I'll get something I like. Right now it is touching the ground but the roots haven't let go of the ground yet. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I"ll check in later. Love you all.
DJ
in Windy Myrtle Beach5 -
Katla – Now you know when I can’t spell something I go for something that is phonetic … I don’t think I was too terribly wrong; you knew who I was talking about. He gets pretty intense with his reporting.
I’ve been at this for almost one-and-a-half years. I don’t think I could have done it without the support of the ladies here. I’m still 2 points away from getting my BMI to a ‘normal’ range; that is my goal, more than the weight. Over 40lbs., and maybe 20 more to go. DH and I do not want me to get ‘skinny’; but, I would look to gaunt. I lose in my face first. I, too, will stay on this thread to continue getting support.
Whew!!! I'm tired after re-potting 2 asparagus ferns into one pot! Had to cut off a foot of tangled masses of roots; but, got 2 in one big pot and it looks much better. A month ago, I took 4 Kimberly Queen ferns and separated them into 4 pots. They really have come out and look beautiful. I cannot take the heat or gnats, so I got out in the sun and it seemed like the gnats did not bother me as much. I think they are not wild about the sun either. Four plants down, and, many more to go before they get put out on my glassed-in porch. Which, by the way, I am 'still waiting' for the door to come and be put up. Hopefully, the carpenter is finished with his job at the plantation since hunting season has started and can get to it before winter.
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Becca, where are you?????0
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sorry for the rant~ I went out with Tom after mowing the lawn, and in such a funk I got a bowl of soup, then came home had a nice bath and put some lotion on and am having a cup of sleepytime vanilla tea, was gonna have a glass of wine but thought better of it.. will check in later or tomorrow1
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Hi!
Today is my kids birthdays!
They were both born on October 8th, our daughter in 1988 and our son in 1990! My mom had the same thing with my sister and I. Both born on January 17th, me in 1959 and my sister in 1960! So blessed to have my kids grow into the wonderful young adults they have become. Ben is with us this week as his apartment and goods aren't available in Houston quite yet. Our daughter is celebrating at home in VA with her boyfriend and several cousins!
Been waylaid a bit with the walking as an old foot problem is rearing its ugly head and if I don't attend to it and stay off my feet for a bit I'll make it worse. Learned this lessen the hard way. Metatarsalgia ugh!!!
Other wise all is good in my neck of the woods at the moment and I am embracing that fact wholeheartedly!
Cheri
watching the Aggies stomp the Voles in College Station, TX4 -
Karen in VIrginia3 -
stat for the day, big diff in some things the way it tracked. same run, 2 different results
stats according to old way- jog- 1hr 45min 43sec, 153mhr, 142ahr, 9.36ap, 6.2-7.0sp, 11mi = 1024c
stats w/watch- 1hr, 44min, 30sec, 158mhr, 142ahr, 10.34ap, 6.2-7.0sp, 9.90mi, *170spm* = 742c2 -
Good afternoon all! Late checking in today. Got a little extra sleep this morning, which put me behind on my groceries, errands, etc. Been prepping meals for the week. I think I will leave mowing the lawn for tomorrow. Maybe do a little sweep and mop around the house and just sit the rest of the evening. Trying to find the balance between getting everything done vs not having a set back with this cold I am still fighting. The worst of it is the fatigue! I just can't seem to fit in as much.
Joyce Ann- So happy you found us! Sorry to hear about your loss; please keep logging in, logging each bite, take steps (that's steps forward in exercise, eating right, and life in general) baby steps count as forward movement. Be kind to your self!
Heather- I really think you would have a hard time having a bad time ANYWHERE. It sounds to me as if you are a very apt and adaptable traveler. Your dh seems to be enjoying your adventures, too. Hope your meal tonight (or is it tomorrow night?) at the restaurant is wonderful!
PIP- Running 2 hrs on a treadmill??!!! Ugh! Do you listen to music? I have never run that long, I have done one hour on a treadmill, I listen to music to get through and also conduct imaginary interviews. Of course, I am being interviewed by some random news person on how I managed to win the race or get so fit...Strava! I use that app when I walk/run.
Carey- Snow! You lucky girl! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Marcelyn- I hope you are pain free soon!
i do everything to music. i have playlists for different stuff. when running i run to the beat of the music that i listen to so i have to stay on the beat. when i ride outside to/from work, the music is on. when i use the rowing machine, music is on..4 -
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Hello ladies: Cold rainy day here. DD and I were planning on working on our temporary fence in the back but that did not work out. Horses are out in the front pasture today and we looked at tearing out a slow feeder for goats that is in the shelter but that turned out to be a bigger job than we could get done in one afternoon so we abandoned that. Feeling like we did not get much done at all. DH doing better now but refuses to read discharge instructions from the ER and follow them. So he will probably at some point become dehydrated again and in pain. Hopefully the antibiotics will have kicked the UTI by then. He does have an appointment with the urologist next Wednesday. Having corn on the cob tonight probably for the last time this season. DD picked it up on her way home from work yesterday.
Katla - It is nice to know that a saddle like that is available out there if a time comes when you do need one.
Marcelyn - Sorry the shoulder is giving you fits. Hope things improve soon.
Michele - Yeah for yoga being offered. Hope it works out for you.
DJ - Stay safe. That is all we ask.
Heather - Love the photos and the silly hat.
Glo - I think you have gotten lots of good suggestions. The only thing I might add would be using sandpaper to write on with a finger. One of my best friends who was a teacher did this with her daughter, something about the stimulation in the touch.
"The time to relax is when you don't have time for it." - Sidney J. Harris
Everyone take care, Sue in WA2 -
Have been feeding my depression with food and a chill pill for the last few days. Will get back on track tomorrow.
Carol3 -
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Another day of taking it easy and following directions. Today I'm walking for 7 minutes at a time and resting in between with knitting, TV watching, naps, answering e mails, and folding laundry.DJ, thinking of you and the scary weatherCheri, Happy Birthday to your whole family. Barbie from cold, cloudy, and damp NW Washington 3
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