WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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spikeyhair wrote: »Going to bed now after a disastrous evening snacking, biscuits, peanut butter on toast. Not sure why as I had been good all day. Will need to think about why I did it, I did the same 2 days ago but that was after drinking wine.
Tomorrow is another day and will try not let myself be derailed. I've been doing this for a year now and still have a couple of pounds to lose to get to goal, wondering how to get past this time of up and down pounds. Feel like I'm just tired of it but know I need to keep going otherwise I won't be able to maintain the loss. Anyone else had this feeling of I'm fed up with this, I want to eat anything I like and to h**ll with it
Kate UK
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Re - I kicked guilt out the door years ago. So the thought you posed won't work here. Heck, we would even invite you in to join the party!!
Had a busy day again today. First thing this morning got my fanny out the door looking for a new WiFi for the house. The one I had was on it's last legs and was about to die. This would be very bad, DD is finalizing her Masters Thesis on my laptop because her computer went toes up and is in the shop for a complete rebuild. She has been dancing on her own one last nerve and having our WiFi router cutting off and on on its own was the last straw.
I found one at Best Buy, dragged it home and began the mind torture called 'setting up your WiFi'. I needed to set up the new one with the same names and passwords as the old one so we didn't need to configure any of our other devices that access our WiFi.
It's been done, got a little turned around a time or two, but it's up and working like a champ.
I got notification in my email this morning that my quilt Snow Bird (which will be showing in Lancaster starting 3/29) has been accepted into the Spring AQS Paducah Quilt Show. This is a big deal! So let's dance around a bit and throw some confetti in the air to celebrate this wonderful quilt achievement.
Charleen in Colorado (Can't believe the weather here - it's acting like Spring but I know better)17 -
Heather: I love your flair for enjoying life. I admire that, among many other talents of yours.
Joyce: Congratulations to your nephew for his progress. I hope he is able to keep going in this new, healthier direction.
Ginger in TX: I love your lessons. You are on a good track. :flowerforyou:
Margaret: Your spaghetti sounds healthy, tasty and wonderful.
Beth: Do you suppose the doctor would be willing to clarify what he means by a Korean diet? My DH has added Kimchi into his diet, and says it does wonders for him. Kimchi is originally from Korea but we buy a product made in the USA at a local grocery store. Kimchi is fermented cabbage. It is a probiotic, & low in calories. The ingredient list includes Napa cabbage, chili pepper, carrots, garlic, green onion, sugar, Onion, Baby Shrimp, Sea Salt, ginger, & Anchovy Extract. It ioo spicy for me, but has been very helpful to DH and he seems to enjoy it. It is something to think about & try.
Karen: Olivia looks great. I'm so happy to hear that things seem to be going well. DH's eye surgery is done. We'll go into the doctor's office in the morning and she'll check on how he's doing, & give him marching orders. He's happy with the surgery so far. :bigsmile:
Mike's mom: "I bought along the chocolate cake I made for the non existent book club meeting and had budgeted a small slice. The scale moved down .8 lb, so i am learning that it is possible to enjoy the foods and sweets I love as long as I budget the calories and don't go overboard. I have been successful in social situations for the past month and have been rewarded with 9.5 lbs. lost since January. It encourages me to continue on this path." Three cheers! This is great news.
We are home, & the surgery seems to have gone very well. DH has an appointment for a check up with the eye doctor tomorrow to make sure all is well. He will have to heal for a bit before they fit him with new glasses. I am so happy for him. This is a huge improvement already.
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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Congrats Charleen. I have only known one other person who would be good enough to have a quilt at that level. She is the one who taught me how to quilt. My quilts always have faults!!!!
That picture of Olivia says to me 'What, didn't you expect me to look this good?"
Choir practice was wonderful tonight and my heart is still just so full. Matt's response to me when I told him that today was that day that made that impact in his life was ' God is such a show off'!!!!! Ladies, never forget the impact you may have on some one some day. You never know. You may not be alive when that impact is shown. But keep on being there for your family.
Katiebug, I agree with you on what you said to the person about the choice of 'music'. That is offensive.
Joyce, flying high in Indiana3 -
Karen in Virginia - Olivia is quite the little beauty - love her eyes.
Hugs Allie - My dog greets me when I come home too. They love you unconditionally, no matter what.
Yvonne - Hope you dad is feeling better. I am so blessed to have my mom (she turned 85 this week) and step dad (he will be 94 in April) still with us. I lost my dad at 51 to cancer.
Beth & frankiesgirl - I live in Thompson, Manitoba which is 8 hour drive north of Winnipeg, if you are checking a map. It is a city of 13000 people in the middle of the boreal forest (middle of no where?). The closest city to us is a four hour drive away. This is our third day of a major snow storm and the wind and snow have finally abated enough to start clean up. I have a young man with a loader clearing my driveway so that I can get my vehicle out of the garage and go to work tomorrow. We received 32 inches of snow.
I have lost 15 lbs since the beginning of January, 11 since joining MFP. My husband had a mild stroke on the 20th of January, which gave us both a bit of an eye opener. I had promised myself that this was my year to lose some weight and gain control of my eating and exercise. I know it is slow going but feel I am progressing.
We have both been married before and have 3 children between us - 2 girls one boy and 7 grandchildren, the oldest (13) and the youngest (3) are girls and the five boys range in age from 13 to 5. The three youngest live in Thompson, 3 in Saskatchewan and 1 in British Columbia.
Charleen in Colorado congratulations on the quilt show. Send pictures if you can.
Hugs to Everyone. Have a great day.
Paula Y
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Charleen - congratulations on the quilt. You are a many talented woman. You have every right to dance around. I'm familiar with Paducah KY, we drove thru there in November, its just across the river from my mother-in-law's in MO. Best of luck in the show.
Chris in MA - wow you rock girl. I may have worn a size 4 when I was 3 years old
That's absolutely terrific. I love that you had a goal and went for it with all you had and it has paid off. It's such an absolute thrill and motivation for the rest of us. Good job!!
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so close and yet so far! Back tomorrow ~ love to all. 2 -
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I would've turned around and walked out if that gym so fast! How dare some guy have the gall to speak to anyone like that...and I don't think too much of his Paleo diet either! Just my opinion, I don't want to offend anyone who is a follower.
Lois North Shore, Ma3 -
morning ladies~
got about 6 1/2 hrs sleep.. woke up to a leaky toilet that leaked into the cellar ceiling... turned off the water to that toilet and Tom will look at it Saturday..we are supposed to get 3-6 inches of snow during the day tomorrow , but after I get out of work, have to go up and take care of Faith will stay I guess until Saturday night. woke up to Homer barking and running around with his toy..so have been awake since 2:15am..
second load of laundry in the wash..
Going out with Doris and taking her to lunch, will be very very cautious with money... I dont know what will happen over the next few months so will be socking some money away..2 -
Good morning
Karen What fantabulous news about Olivia, she is getting stronger everyday
Chris Size 4 pants! WTG girl!
Toni OMG "the finish the bag/box syndrome" because then it is gone and I won't eat anymore. I have that too. I am replacing it with don't by that f'n stuff in the first place lol!
Charleen That is awesome about quilt, what an accomplishment, congratulations!!
Just trying to get to 8:15 this morning when I can make my announcement and then it will be announced through the hospital and then it is REAL.
Glad to be going out for lunch at a Greek resto where I can have a Greek salad.
Wishing you all a great day. Sarah from Ontario
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charleen congrats, so exciting for you to be a semi finalist!
Chris you are in the zone, and an inspiration
Karen I only have one kid and she isn't launched yet, but we are entering a new era where she doesn't want to talk to me! We will see where that goes. Olivia looks like she is thriving.
Beth glad you didn't have any serious damage from the wind storm. Lots of aggravation during clean up I'm sure
A bit of snow heading our way, hope to have a delayed school opening on Friday, we'll see. Also was hoping that winter was fading away, but no
Have a positive day everyone NYKAREN3 -
Just checking in. Have a great day!
queene in PA3 -
Good Thursday morn.
Determined to say hello before April showers.
Intentions are good,"just get it done" kind of lags☹️.
Been thru another wk of the "miseries" as Grma called any sickness.
Sure fits a bout of what I call yucky gut!
The latest big eyed pic of Olivia is beautiful.She is looking good & healthy.....a fighter for sure.
Good thoughts to all.
BECCA,don't you dare wander away.You know we will be keeping an eye out for you.BTW.....DDNo1 .......has been into the nopoo for like 3 yrs.Will ask details to share.Mine is stick straight,thin & thinning....on the way to being bald,so hope she doesn't think I will be joining her
KATLA.....all good thoughts for your DH,same to BETH & any I missed.
RENEE,
Welcome.I know nothing about Paleo,but willing to listen.My eating plan consists of "
cut back,cut down"....boring,but seems to be the only thing that works for me,
from a "dieter"
....when younger who tried every diet & have the bad word to prove it.Always good to learn what works for other ppl.Trainer sounds like he knows his business.Good luck.
So many pics this mo.I will share one of our just turned 3 Great Grson.He lives in another state,but has lots of family there sharing pics.With his Aunts dog
ALIIE..boo on more snow!We're looking for several days of in the 30's temps....but 60* today ?
Love the "progress not perfection"
someone mentioned.Me to a T.
Just heard from DD No2..... being down with what sounds exactly the same as I have.Only,she lives in NC & has been a couple mos since we saw them last.Life us a funny thing1 -
Hi, all... Becca, I too am watching your "no poo" experiment. I dye my hair, so if I shampoo every day, it can get quite dry. I use shampoo probably twice a week, but use conditioner every day. Because I go with medium blonde, it also stretches the time out before it gets brassy and yellow-ish. My natural state hair - if I remember right, it's been a long time - was oily as all get out. My hair, when it's dyed (in my opinion) is actually easier to take care of and behaves better.
The communication dynamic in this thread is always interesting--I read every day, whether I write or not, and someone always checks in on me if I don't write for a bit. I started out trying to answer everyone and found it more of an obligation than I could sustain. I admire those who do. Someone else said, "I answer the ones that stay in my head after I've read them all," and that seems as good a description as any of what I do. Like Joyce and Lenora, I also end up using this as a sort of journal on occasion. Or to tell stories that I can't tell anywhere else.
While my ticker says 260 days, that's how long since I missed one check-in day. I found this thread two years ago next month, and it's been a source of much joy.
My blood tests will be Tues. March 21, and then my doctor's appointment will be March 28. Will find out how much the thyroid meds are really doing as far as blood levels, and whether I've actually made corrections to my cholesterol levels. Since I only really started taking the cholesterol part seriously on March 1, I have my doubts, but who knows? I know the thyroid meds are working in terms of energy, and still sleeping 7 to 8 hours most nights, but don't know if there's further to go on that or not. Should be interesting.
Corey was itching for a smoke last night--but didn't go get one. He's starting to feel better and starting to get bored. And his next physical therapy appointment for that busted wrist isn't until Monday. So, today, I get to be the two-handed part of the team that changes out the front brake pads on my truck. I'm going to go work out first, as soon as I finish this in fact, as my Fitbit and MP3 player should be charged by now. Don't imagine there will be a lot of steps involved in brake pad work. Just a lot of tire lifting and such things. So, it's going to be an interesting day.
Have lost five pounds so far - but that tells you more about how bloated I was when I started than my actual ability to lose weight. The first five are easy for me, usually. We'll see how far I get by the time I weigh in at the doc's on the 28th. I pay no attention to their scale, just my own. While it may not be accurate to the pound, it's accurate for the change between where I was and where I am now, so I rely on mine. Plus, it annoys me that they're weighing my clothes. Always has.
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas
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I think I caught up to all of you haven't been spending much time on line as I'm planning my parents 60th wedding anniversary which is coming really soon! Trying to figure out a theme for the cake - I'm thinking blue, white and silver...diamond is a hard colour to replicate Now what to have put on it...decisions - decisions!
Thinking of you,
Carey - Northern Alberta
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James4 -
Barbie, when my current winter walking shoes bite the dust, I'll check out the New Balance. I don't mind spending some $$ on shoes that actually fit well. There are no stores close to me with a good selection other than the NB Outlet store, so will take my chances at Zappo's or Shoebuy when the time comes - they have a good return policy. Thanks for the recommendation!
Karen, so glad to hear about Olivia being moved from NICU. Great that she's able to spend more private time with Mom & Dad!
Katiebug, good for you calling out that music selection. Our gym plays a lot of current music but I haven't heard anything too nasty. Unless the gym has so much business that it's turning away clients, a strategy of ticking off the current ones doesn't seem wise. If I was having a bad day I'd probably nicely call him "Mr MF" a few times since he likes that word so much, lol.
Ya, I can be feisty. Why don't they play some Elvis or Moody Blues - Days of Future Past if they want good beat? Or even Donna Summer disco stuff? These kids don't have a clue about good music, lol. 
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ATTENTION: after the defeat by the Little Debbie gang a couple nights ago, I have redoubled my efforts to thwart future attacks:
1.) Deny her and the Kit-Kat/Reese cup mob entry into the house other than limited access into DH's hidden stash.
2.) Start giving myself a sticker each day I have a job well done - thanks Becca and those of you who are using that strategy. I dug out a memo-sized datebook someone had given me for Christmas and got some cute stickers at Walmart and the Dollar store. Every day I have success, meaning - at least 3 cups of water (I drink tea and coffee all day long but haven't been that good about plain water,) at least 4000 steps (I did over 10,000 yesterday), logging everything, and staying away from the sugar and processed food, I get to put a sticker on that day.
This little book will be my shield and a growing force field!
Looks like another puddle jumping day! Make it a fabulous one!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Carey colors sound beautiful for your parent's celebration.
Karen continued prayers for Olivia. Thanks for sharing pictures.
Charleen wow great you made the semi-finals. Your quilts are gorgeous so not surprised.
Thanks for all the continued prayers. He is doing better everyday. Margaret 4 -
Carey - I'm pretty sure you can buy edible "diamonds" on line from Amazon etc. Would look lovely stuck around it with icing or edible glue.
Drkatie - That's why I had to give up the gym. I can't bear any kind of music that I haven't asked for - it's my control freakery - and certainly that kind of rap stuff would just about freak me out. :sad: Well done for you for speaking up! :flowerforyou: It's always me who has to tell people off, on the train etc. Most people sit there like dumb idiots. Grrrrrrrrrr!
Re - I do consider myself very fortunate. I was the same as a child. Always went for the egg sandwiches at birthday parties rather than cake or jelly. When I came home from school I would have a slice of bread and drip malt vinegar on it!!! I used to be a carbaholic - rice, potatoes, good bread, but I've weaned myself off that. Rarely eat much simple carbs now. I have some oats at breakfast and one carefully weighed slice of seedy wholegrain bread with my lunch. When I was younger and severely depressed I would "drug" myself into a stupor with mounds of white rice covered in ground pepper. :noway:
My DH is feeling really under the weather today as his cold has gone to his chest. He didn't even do his exercises!!!
Of course, that means he won't be going to my niece's 18th birthday meal.
I'm sure he is very glad about that as he is not comfortable with my wider family. He will take me to the train station. I am going to wear my red dress.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
CHARLEEN - congrats on the semi final, your quilts are wonderful
KAREN- Olivia is looking stronger everytime we see her
ALLIE- keep strong you know you are worth it
Feeling so much better, need to get back to gym but DH insisted I wait so hopefully will do some vids today and go to gym tomorrow. I really feel that my problem was some sort of gastric attack and not gallbladder anyway when I get ultrasound may be a bit wiser.
Have a great day everyone. It is a lovely Spring day here in sunny Liverpool, I have actually hung some laundry in the garden to dry, first time since last Autumn.
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Thank you all for the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes!
This thread is my calm app. ( although I do have the Calm app on my phone, just forget to use it!)
My stress, worry, anxiety isn't so much about moving, but about where to go when house closing is done on March 31.
Still working on RV plan. The PODS container is sitting in my driveway empty since Monday. Denied rentals and loans because I went through bankruptcy about 6 months ago and my disability-SSI is still on hold, so income is only $900 a month. I know God will take care of things as long as we don't give up. I just need to give it all to him. As Allie said, easier said than done. Especially if you have generalized anxiety disorder which makes everything a big deal.
There are many people here in worse positions. I know that. I'm having a pity party and need to stop and focus. Yesterday was particularly bad. I know we will be ok. Just hate the not knowing how to proceed.
Rita from sunny windy CT. Snow to start tonight into tomorrow but report I just saw saw not to be bad.
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-34X 10 X 30
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Very short walk again today in extreme cold and wind!
Mary from Minnesota3 -
Rita: (((HUGS)))
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Lisa – You can get MFP to ‘reset’ your days. I don’t remember where it is; but, I had my reset at one point where I did not have service over a weekend. Also when I was out in Louisiana and did not have service. That time I had been writing down what I was eating; but, did not post my exercise although we walked every day; around the circle to the houses and up by the shed. I did it, usually, 3 times, and once 4.
I sometimes answer everybody in my WWP; but, either save it or delete it depending on my mood. It helps to be able to use it as a journal. Go back and celebrate the things that become positive over time. It is also a place where I *kitten* a little too much or say things that I know is too personal to post. I have blocked a couple of people so I don’t see what they post; but, if I want to I can go back in and unblock them just as easily if they were to come back to the site. I rarely answer some posts because I think I have said enough. But, I always enjoy the posts and read most of them. This site is key to my success in my journey to where my BMI will be in a 'normal' range. I don't want to look 'gaunt'. Which is easy to do because I gain weight from my ankles to my face; and, lose it in the reverse. I just cannot let it creep back up on me.
What type of thyroid medication did they put you on? Synthroid? Hope you are feeling better no matter what they put you on. My cholesterol levels have been a bit high; but, I cannot take the two meds that are advertised on TV because they are either reacting with on or more of my other meds, or by the end of the week, I am itching all over. I hope when I have my physical, and because I have lost about 40lbs total, that will help lower it, too. This last time I went ‘up’ which is what I call losing, then finding the pounds. It has become very difficult now that I am adding food back to my meals. She said the chicken and 2 veggies, and rice and gravy was a better choice than the 2 pieces of pizza I ate Friday and Saturday night; nut I also did not exercise on Sunday (which is my ‘day off’ for doing that.
What bothers me a lot more than a lot of “F” words or other 4-letter words when they are using God’s name in vain. I feel like the person is ‘damning’ anybody in the room around him. That would be one thing that would make me speak up.
Since DYS now has a family (wife and 11-year-old daughter) his language has significant changed. Papa Louie will sometimes say something without thinking that the phone is 'on' speaker phone. DYS, now, instead of the “$#*T” word. His drinking has also been let up on when she is with them. They will drink when she is off visiting her biological Dad. They also ‘go to church, too’. I was 'shocked beyond belief on that one'.
While others might disagree with me, I count tea (if I drink it) and coffee as liquid and only the sugar I put in it which is only about 15 calories for a TBSP full.
Charleen – Congrats on willing with your quilt - it was beautiful! I have a store-bought quit on our bed; it actually fits a Queen-sized bed better. I need to tack down some of the leaves and sew up the splits in the pattern's edges. But, I might wait until I take it off in the Spring.
Becca – I am on the no-poo, if I wash my hair every day, it get very dry. Sometimes I get the ends wet in the shower, which I do every other day because it also dries out my skin. But, I do wash in certain places and put deodorant on. You better NOT get off this site; because we will miss you terribly!
My DDnL#2 says that it (oily feeling) can be caused by some shampoos; which I change up after each bottle, so it doesn’t get to that point. Too much shampoo or conditioner can make your hair get heavy and then it difficult to style. Also, if you hair is extremely oily, putting a small couple of drops of detergent to take the oil out of your hair. Dawn is the best because that is what they use when there is an oil spill which affects the birds. It doesn't dry your hair out to the feeling of 'straw'.
Heather – I ‘love’ rice; and, my DMnL would cook it at every meal, sometimes putting it in her scrambled eyes to make them stretch further. I know that Louis could eat his weight in rice. I probably cook it 2 or 3 times a week. Watch out for your DH with his cold going to his chest. If his chest hurts and/or he is coughing and has a temperature, that can mean he has pneumonia, bronchitis, or pleurisy (if it is hurting him to cough around his ribs). All 3 need to be checked by a MD.
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Good Morning!
Heard from my son that a friend he was supposed to help move today killed himself. Shot his self in front of his girlfriend. So sad. Evidently, he was a heavy drinker and this had greatly impacted his life.
Olivia ~ Beautiful baby. She doesn't even look like a new born. Seems very alert.
Food....I have been known to throw food I was in danger of binging on into the garbage. Know that wastes money but better that than add more weight with senseless calories. I never buy sweets or ice cream but my husband stocks up from the Dollar Store. He has his antique show this weekend and I am proud to say that he didn't make his usual trip to carry treats.
Allie ~ So glad you are saving money. Very wise decision.
Hair...I wash my hair about every three days. It looks good when I first blow dry it and by day three looks awful. Just hangs there. Like Lenora, I have very dry skin and usually on shower every other day (if I don't have to go somewhere).
Charleen ~ Congrats on your quilt. All that you have shown us are beautiful.
Michele ~ You must have the most will power of anyone I've met regarding your food choices. Eating a salad with no dressing or not using sauces would be very hard for me to do.
Going to Sam's to get multi-vitamins. Looked at the health food store and they are so expensive there. I did buy Hibiscus tea and think it is very tasty. According to Google, it is supposed to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and anxiety. I did notice that after I drink a cup, I feel very calm so maybe it is working.
Carol in GA
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