WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2016

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  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Lisa – If things work out for you and your DH time-after-time; and, you have laid your burdens on a Higher Power; patience is a virtue that a lot of us lack; but, whether or not something occurs in your ‘timeframe’ just sometimes doesn’t work out; you have to believe that the ‘right’ choice will be there. Faith = First you jump; then the net appears. I'm very impatient myself, so I know how you are feeling. >:)B) But, I try my best not to get my panties in a wad about things I don't have control over; and, when to let go when I 'know' they are not in my control.

    Lenora
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Happy Tuesday all! Trash day today, so the kids are very excited! B)
    Heather- gorgeous pics of your grandkids and Bea's christening. And aren't you supposed to have a glass of wine after a dunk in the water?
    9LKnowles- to save/bookmark this page, click on the star that is just above the search icon. You have joined us just by saying you would like to. Visit often. Lots of support here. Chime in when and where you feel you have something to say! Welcome
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Connie in central TX- Welcome! You have found a great group for support. Hope to see you often. Remember to bookmark this page to make it easier to find.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    Gayle good to see you. Hope things are going better with your mom. DS#1 has needed extra help right now and that is why I haven't pushed to meet lately.

    :heart: Margaret
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,097 Member
    Carol~ so sorry you had to go through that..
    Just spoke with my elderly friend up at the cape.. her husband my dear friend Ray is about ready to make the transition,,,he has been having TIA's and has had pneumonia at least 4 times, his organs are shutting down..I am working until noon on Saterday and will speak with Tom about Doris and I driving up saterday afternoon and staying overnight.. to basically say goodbye..
    So sad,,, that he and Ruth haven't been together in 2-3 yrs as they both have been in and out of nursing homes..
    just makes my heart sad.
  • virginiashannon
    virginiashannon Posts: 16 Member
    Good Morning, my name is Virginia and I currently live in Mason, Michigan (my 5th state). I occasionally keep reading posts, but didn't really use this as a tool like I should have (my bad). My journey so far has been amazing, but when I slip I do it badly (at least I am human) :) . Would love a group of friends that holds me accountable and to share successes with. So far I have lost 58 lbs, but I still got another 50 to go. I lost on Weight Watchers before, and always gained the weight back. It took me getting sick and being hospitalized last year to realize that I need to do something different in my life as I challenged myself to never being hospitalized again. Then I found this amazing product, and it gives me the nutrition that my body needs. By using this my cholesterol has come down drastically, and I got off all of my prescription medication (only 3). I think I can finally say that I just might be on the correct path. I truly believe now that when you treat your body right and provide it what it needs, it can do some amazing things for you! So far I lost most of my weight strictly by walking, but when your body gets used to doing one thing you need to kick it up some which I attempted to do yesterday evening by using the Elliptical. This is going to be challenging for sure, as my exercise log consisted of 122 minutes of walking and 33 minutes on the Elliptical. My goal right now is, can I do this 2-3 times a week….
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited October 2016
    Leonore: Unless you deliberately feed your DIL foods she is allergic to, you're in line behind my MIL on the worst list, God rest her mean spirited soul. :ohwell:

    Marcelyn in Houston: I admire determination and you have enough for two people. WTG! :bigsmile:

    Heather: Your friend with the dishonest husband mystifies me. I wonder why she stays "with" him. :huh:

    Penny: It sounds like you have a lot going on. Stop in when you can. (((HUGS)))

    9lknowles and all newbies: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. You joined by posting. There is a blank star at the top of our page. Click on it and it turns yellow. After that you can find us by clicking on the gray star at the top of the Community page. :smiley:


    Today DH is getting his new foot brace. I think he will adjust to it easily enough. He's been hoping to be able to return to wearing boots, and if he is willing to wear lace-ups, I think he can do that, too. I have doubts he'll be able to get into his Justins unless he can find a shoemaker that can put a zipper into the left one.

    I knitted cozy baby blanket for the new baby over the summer and shipped it off to DD yesterday. I don't want to bring it with me because I'm planning to do my best to get by with a carry on bag when I go to stay with her for the birth.

    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..."
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
    Virginia ~ Welcome! What is this amazing product? Would love to know.

    Carol
  • virginiashannon
    virginiashannon Posts: 16 Member
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Virginia ~ Welcome! What is this amazing product? Would love to know.

    Carol


    I didn't come on this site in attempt to advertise. Since I had the success that I have had, I do now sell this particular item. So in order to not to get in trouble for sharing information that I should not be I went ahead and sent you a Friend Request with the information that you requested.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,269 Member
    9lknowles wrote: »
    9LKnowles, here. New to the app and not sure how to "join" this group. Is there a button I am missing?

    There is no button for that :0) u just make your check payable to me for$500 bucks and that's it! Welcome!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,269 Member
    Nothing like a messed up hen to Fu3;)k up your morning workout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's got to wrk for the marathon OR ELSE!!!!!!!!

    Welcome new peeps! I'm usually not this vulgar, who am I kidding, yes I am, don't get scared. ;0)
  • Whitbygramgirl
    Whitbygramgirl Posts: 75 Member
    Hi All - Happy Tuesday! - just saying hi to all here! :) - not much new to report - slugging away!
  • Whitbygramgirl
    Whitbygramgirl Posts: 75 Member
    Like my new pic? I find it depressing and inspiring at the same time
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    9lknowles wrote: »
    9LKnowles, here. New to the app and not sure how to "join" this group. Is there a button I am missing?

    m1277.gif You joined just by posting...now bookmark the page so you can find us again and keep coming back...tell us about yourself, comment on what someone else has said, ask a question....you'll soon feel like you've know us all your life and we'll feel the same way about you.

    Also tell us a name we can call you and a general location of where you are from

    <3 Barbie from NW Washington
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    virginiashannon wrote: »
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Virginia ~ Welcome! What is this amazing product? Would love to know.

    Carol


    I didn't come on this site in attempt to advertise. Since I had the success that I have had, I do now sell this particular item. So in order to not to get in trouble for sharing information that I should not be I went ahead and sent you a Friend Request with the information that you requested.

    m1277.gif Virginia This is a great thread...we are infinitely open-minded about all ways of weight loss and not judgmental...how wonderful that you found something that worked and stayed with it so it would work. Even with great products and plans, it helps so much to have a supportive group of women friends to help you stay on track. I have been posting on this thread for years even after losing the weight I wanted to lose. I hope you will keep coming back.

    <3 Barbie from NW Washington
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
    Virginia ~ Thanks for the friend request (which I accepted). Barbie is correct in saying that we all have our own special ways to manage our weight. I am glad that this has succeeded for you.

    Carol
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    <3
  • tammylee83
    tammylee83 Posts: 12 Member
    Gritsandsluts- I tried to find an article I had read written by someone who had been on Fixer Upper. I'm sorry I couldn't find it again but the lady said that Joanna used mostly things out of her stash but also used a few of the ladies existing furnishings . The decor does not come with the house (you have to purchase it separately) so what the lady did was choose a few special pieces and mix them in with her own. She showed the house decorated by Joanna and then later as the woman decorated it with her own furnishings. It was very interesting to see the difference. Both were beautiful, but of course it looked very different without all of Joanna's touches.
  • RehmeldR
    RehmeldR Posts: 15 Member
    edited October 2016
    Hello! I am 49, turning 50 summer 2017.
    I have been on and off dieting for the past couple of years..I now weigh more than last year by around 6 pounds, from when I started this, but it didn't work out with me putting in on what I ate..lol anyhow!
    I am 5' and 174!! uggg! Need to shed at least 40#. But I will do 10%at a time! My question is ...I have no metabolism. How do you build up this? Any suggestions on getting started for someone struggling?
    oh, I hope you all don't mind me asking, or dropping in. My name is Debbie.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,713 Member
    Felt very "off" today. Probably after effects of two days of celebrating! Went to yoga and to the get together afterwards, but found myself out of sorts and very judgemental about people's food choices, TV choices etc. I really couldn't believe what people were eating! I went home for my abstemious lunch. :*;):|
    Bit rheumaticky as well. Knee stiff. :'( People were asking me if I was 'alright' and said I looked 'peaky' .

    The brochure for our house was sent to us in draft by email. We made a couple of corrections, but generally it looks very nice. :D

    No luck in finding anything in Hove. Our offer hasn't even had a reply.

    We went off to our nearest town to take passports etc to the solicitor. (Lawyer) Got that signed off and changed my soda stream cylinder. Did a quick shop, including some real butcher's sausages. Just eaten two of them.

    Then I napped on the sofa for an hour - dangerous, because it disturbs my night sleeping, but I was in real need of it. Not sure if I'm coming down with a bug. Achy all over now.

    I'm very happy that my difficult friend most likely will be absent from the get together. The others have decided to come anyway. One has to come from Glasgow, Scotland, so she has booked a train well ahead of time.
    I'm seeing one friend for lunch next week anyway.

    Must do my tax returns tomorrow. End of October is the deadline.

    DH 's younger daughter sent us a joint present this year. It's a voucher for a Michelin starred restaurant in Winchester, called The Black Rat. Nice one. :D Probably will flash out on an expensive taxi both ways as we are not paying for the meal. B)
    That's the problem with living in the countryside.

    Sneezing now. I may just have a cold coming, which would account for the 'blah'.

    Love you all, Heather UK
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    RehmeldR wrote: »
    Hello! I am 49, turning 50 summer 2017.
    I have been on and off dieting for the past couple of years..I now weigh more than last year by around 6 pounds, from when I started this, but it didn't work out with me putting in on what I ate..lol anyhow!
    I am 5' and 174!! uggg! Need to shed at least 40#. But I will do 10%at a time! My question is ...I have no metabolism. How do you build up this? Any suggestions on getting started for someone struggling?
    oh, I hope you all don't mind me asking, or dropping in. My name is Debbie.

    m1277.gif Debbie, The best way to get started is to recognize that your health is an extremely high priority in your life so you put all your efforts high on your list. Start by weighing and measuring the food you eat and logging them into the MFP diary....that will tell you where you are to begin. Then look at your diary and see what foods and beverages have high calorie counts and seek ways to substitute other less caloric choices. Seek every opportunity to be active....exercise doesn't have to be formal (the gym) but can be be more informal (going for a walk, getting off the couch and tidying up while watching TV)....keep coming back here for more ideas....this is a life-long adventure and will make your life better.

    <3 Barbie from NW Washington
  • RehmeldR
    RehmeldR Posts: 15 Member


    <3 Barbie from NW Washington[/quote]
    Thank you Barbie! This is definite life long process!
    I am a big coffee drinker, cream and sugar! I know that doesn't help me any.
    Thank you for replying! I hope to try to check on here as often as I can to get to know some of you women.. Lol! I will need to change my weight on here, to my true now..and start over.
    I see you're from Washington. I'm from IN.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,269 Member
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  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    Interview over. Was not feeling my normal confident self and hope it didn't show. I think the dreary weather has me down as well as the goings on in my life. Making appt today to see doctor about some meds. Did I mention I hate taking medication. Well which of us really does? They will be letting everyone know by next Friday if we got the position or not.

    Making corned beef today in the crockpot. There was a great sale last year after St Patrick's day so I froze it to have whenever and today is whenever.

    Taking DGS#2 for his flu shot after school. They were out of vaccine when he had his well child checkup a week ago.

    Who was it that joined us a few months back and was going to be getting married?

    Off to make some lunch etc.

    Have a safe, happy and healthy day

    Gloria in WA B)

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
    Gloria ~ Fingers crossed and prayers said that you will get the job.

    Carol
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    Oh no I am getting a cold... Nose stuffed up, and sinuses hurting. Taking Alka Selzer plus nighttime medicine, and hopefully that will "start" things going. Started with my throat hurting from my sinuses trying to drain. It's all connected ya know! I think I must have some strange plumbing somewhere, because I can blow my nose and my tear ducts bubble sometimes. When I put eye drops in, I can taste them. I know weird eh?

    After getting my cold medicine we went for a nice long walk up and down the city of Seaside, where the tourists amble. It's nice to talk with the shop owners, asking how they managed the storm. I feel connected to all these people and am happy when their businesses do well. I am still trying to find some ornaments that are like apples. Even went to a "Christmas shop" but they didn't have any. It's still early so I'm not worrying. All I have to do the month of Nov or Dec. is the candy trains, and cards. I am still hoping my sons, and DIL are able to get leave this holiday season. It's still up in the air, and most of the time leaves are approved the last possible moment. Pretty much a see you when I see you thing.

    Yesterday we visited a food bank, and I rec'd some great items. I rec'd some pre-packaged veggies, kind of a stir fry thing, so I will have that tonight. Mushrooms, kale, and spinach with some onions, all freshly chopped. Another was a pre-packaged salad, I ate for lunch today. It was spinach, some hard boiled chopped egg, almonds and cran raisins, some shredded cheese, a bit of Chinese hard noodles, and a nice dressing. I ate everything in the bowl!!

    I have a frozen organic chicken in the refrigerator thawing so I will bake that up to make a meal and then make soup! I got a snack tray of veggies, and plan on using them in the soup.

    Today husband and I had to wait 30 minutes for stores to open, so we went to a café on Broadway. I had a coffee, and even though I oogled at the doughnuts and maple bars, I settled on a poppy seed muffin. I was proud of my choice, because that was the healthiest thing in the glass case. I didn't cave in to the chocolate things that were there.

    Neither did I cave in at the Candy Store, http://schwieterts.com/shop/ I bought my items for my candy trains, (its difficult to find the Lifesaver long tubes with the 5 various flavors!) Went home and put the items in their homemade containers to fit in their stockings. Now when I make the candy trains (hot glue stuff together) I know I shall have more rolos and chocolate kisses left over. That will be difficult to resist! I will do that task after I eat lunch and just not look at it as food persay, but as a craft project...(ok my brain is smarter than that....)

    Cold and clear out on the coast. Our second storm fizzled out.
    Becca
    Oregon

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