WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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Chris in MA. My condolences on the loss of your dog...(tight hugs)!!
Becca
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Chris, I am so sorry about your dog. 0 -
I wanted to let you know that "Jake the rescue dog" is still hale and hearty. We lost my son and daughter-in-law's dog. She has had him since she was a teenager and he had become a part of my family since they all moved in with me.
Thank you for the kind words of sympathy.
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Lanette, thanks for the info on Field Agent. My oldest daughter and husband are always looking for unusual opportunities to earn a little extra money. My SIL is a photographer and they both love shopping.
I accomplished the one thing I wanted to do, change that to needed to do. With our health insurance, we get $50 every 3 months of over the counter 'Essentials'. I don't think I ordered anything past March last year because I couldn't find the usernames and passwords. I am usually very meticulous about writing all of those down and keeping them in one place. But I guess I failed to with Essentials. So I got logged on, said I forgot my username hoping it would send me an email but I kept on getting a message that there was an error. It provided a number to call and she walked through doing Charlie's. So then I took the task of doing mine by myself since I thought I found my info. For mine it kept saying that I made to many attempts and could try again in 20 minutes. So after that time I tried again. After seeing that message 2 more times I gave up and went to my laptop and got me registered. So finally got both orders done. So both of us have 2 pair of Jobst stockings, lots of saline nasal spray and things like Neosporin and Cortisone cream.
Also got my every 6 week hair cut. Has been the same style for many years.
Christina is coming closer to finding their vacation home in the Florida Keys. I doubted they would be able to go to the Keys on such a low budget but they are. Now you are only seeing the homes via photographs on the computer so you are seeing what they want you to see. I am glad they gave up a houseboat. If you want an actual home there you have to have a minimum of 28 days rental. You can rent a mobile home for a week. So I hope the weather is good and no tropical storms.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Back from golf and we had a good time. Did better than I expected since I haven't playec in a month. I decided to chance my exercise status to lightly active since I've not done much in The last three weeks. It dropped my calorie goal to 1200. Then I walked an Hour and played golf for four hours so I put it back to active but the calories didn't go back to 1500. What is up with that?
Going to Dallas tomorrow to see DGs in a play. He has worked so hard.
SueBDew in TX1 -
Friday nite - we have discovered Whitechapel! Just starting season 4 ... The BBC is certainly expert at these murder mysteries. All 4 seasons are on Amazon Prime Video.
Regarding JFK's death, I was in 7th grade. I remember it was after lunch, Miss Bradway's English class. The principal came by and called her out in the hall, she came back in crying. One of those events that stick in a person's memory.
Regarding Agent Orange, we have an acquaintance who was exposed and is on disability for his diabetes. I checked with the VA about rheumatoid arthritis, and it wasn't on the list although DH was in areas of exposure in Vietnam.
Marni, thanks for popping in! We missed you!
Chris - sorry to hear about your son & DIL's dog passing. Good to hear Jake is hale and hearty and I'm sure ready to receive lots of extra pets and attention.
Becca, so glad things are better for you!! You have plenty of great sisters right here
Joyce, it was "Field Agent" Gloria who shared the Field Agent info
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My Facebook is down to bare bones as well. Much more pleasurable to not be "hit" with stuff I either don't care about or simply don't want to hear about. Good way to reduce the mental "clutter". Like Beth, I get hardly any notifications. Plenty of photos and videos of puppies and kittens and inspirational sayings and ideas. I think in the olden days they called it "Mental Hygiene".
Made it to the gym this morning and it was packed - I finally found an empty treadmill kind of down in the "pit" where all the machines and some free weights are - so gave me something to watch
. I'd estimate well over half the folks there were in their 70's and older. And the older fellas on the machines were really dedicated and doing their reps. I notice a lot of the "buff" younger guys do a couple reps then "prance" around. 
Lanette
SW WA State where our apple and pear trees are getting ready to burst into bloom - The mason bees are hatching out and will enjoy a good meal. In the rain.
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All righty - I read through most of the comments from this week and all of you seem so nice! It also seems like you've known each other for quite a while too. As I mentioned in my post from earlier today, I'm new to MFP and this group.
So - a few things about me:
I turn 51 in May. Single, no kids, gainfully employed.
When I turned 40, I became athletic for the first time in my adult life. Started doing triathlons (Olympic Distance); half marathons and Century Rides (100 mile bike rides).
Two years ago I started having all sorts of issues from menopause/perimenopause. Uterine surgeries, hormones, hot-flashes, sleepless nights, 4:30 Am wake-ups and weight gain. And more weight gain. And exhaustion. And who has time to spend 20 hours a week training for a triathlon or century ride? not only that, but I have brain fog and can't think long enough to plan anything.
In fact, pour me some wine, feed me chocolate, give me a fan and leave me alone, because I also dislike most people most days.
Doctor changed up my hormones three months ago. Now I like most people most days. Wine doesn't taste that great anymore. Sleeping is really, really fun since I can finally sleep through the night. Without sweating. Without a 4:30 AM wake-up.
Through it all, I went from size 6 to size 12 (well, who knows, everything I own now is stretchy fabric).
To combat it all, I signed up for a Century Ride (100 miles) for 5/6. A ride through Napa, CA. Figured that should motivate me to train. Think of food as fuel instead of reward.
I was riding 4 days a week through most of MAR, (20 miles x2, 25 miles x 1 and 40 x1) but the rains came back to Northern Cali and it threw my riding schedule off.
Well, that's me! Looking forward to getting to know each of you. Feel free to private message me with any tips and tricks for weight loss during menopause!
Denise
30 lbs to go
Century Ride 5/6 in Napa
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Hi Gals,
A couple of days behind… so some of these comments are “old”
Toni – on putting yourself first – read the posts carefully and almost every day one of us is trying to make ourselves first in one way or another… It’s “normal” for a nurturer to have trouble with that. Seeing your sister seems to be in the category of “have to” but can you make little bits of it better? Stay in a hotel? Add a visit to something you’ve wanted to see? Include a massage?
Allie – you have support “on the home front” it’s just us on your screen!!!
Carol – probably more out of practice than too old to have the little ones!
Becky – read the Wikipedia listing on Tuberous Sclerosis and your post, wow you have your hands full! Sending (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))
Heather – glad you were not in London, glad you had a good go with your son, and are home safe and sound…
Becca – We can not do things just because a relation who has passed might have wanted it, and if you twisted it would your Mom want you to be so hurt by your sister’s choices? You have the door open, but you do not have to keep watching through the peep hole, you can just wait till she rings the bell…
Gloria – thanks for the lead on Field Agent, I don’t have a lot of time, but sometimes are slow…
Chris – (((((((hugs))))))))) on the loss of your fur baby and sad to hear PB did not work out, but there is better out there…
Denise – welcome -- I’m not sure where in N.Cal you are but I’m in N. Cal also – East Bay Area…
So N.California is getting more rain this week – we still need it to refill ground water tables, but I am getting a bit sick of it. Actually what I am most sick of is wet feet. I have looked at rain boots – I really need water proof walking shoes and work boots and all are out of my price range.. so this winter I have been doing sox then a plastic bag then shoes, and it is fine for a short jaunt but after 3-4 hours out in the wet, my feet are wet and it is a drag… I’ll start saving! maybe by next winter. Embroidery has picked up again, which really helps the check book.
So I caught a comment by someone about passwords/logins etc… so a suggestion that is a combo of what I do and a neighbor’s idea get an address book for each person and then using the alpha listing put in web page, user name, and password ie: Amazon.com godmomkim 123pass456word ((that’s not real!!!) Then tell your estate executor what you have done and where you are keeping your address book.. It will really help anyone who is trying to help you out, or your DH in the case of serious illness or passing.
Smiles.
Kim from N. California
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening My Dear Friends
Cheri, it sounds like you are doing great. I’d much rather lose inches than pounds even though I know it’s more fun to lose both. Keep up the good work.
Lanette, it was so interesting to read about the gel for dog’s teeth. Our toy poodle has terrible teeth and we don’t like having him put to sleep to clean them. He really doesn’t like to be messed with around his mouth so not even sure I could put it in there but so glad to hear that it works.
Betsy, we will miss you. Come back to us when you return to civilization (if that’s what we call being connected?)
Mary, you are like the Energizer Bunny….you just keep going and going and going. Such an inspiration.
Kelly, Joaquin is just a doll. It sounds like a fun day planned for the kiddos at the beach party.
Pip, baby Yogi’s face is do black I can’t even make out his features. So cute.
Allie, glad the kidney might not be as bad as expected. Also glad Tom gave you ½ of the tax refund.
Kay, love the little fat girl in her bathing suit. Thanks for sharing.
Well I am way behind again but too tired to read any more. Today I went to the DMV to renew my driver’s license. I also turned in the License Plate from my friend’s car that we sold. The line wasn’t as long as I have seen it at times so it only took about an hour from start to finish.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Denise. Bowing to you respectfully, becuz Lord girl, you are awesome with the riding and workout schedules! You and our Pip should ride together!
Regarding pre mental pause... Need I say anymore!?! My skin has decided to be temperamental. (Again with the word mental). If you put a camera on me throughout the night it would look like I'm trying to fly with my quilt!! Then there is the use of another pillow, then no, then yes...well, I do sleep.
Napa is a beautiful place! I am a retired Navy Chiefs wife so I have lived all up and down the state. Never had a junk drawer though! Wasn't in one place long enough!
I find preparing my kitchen for a week full of great eating helpful. Pantry purging, and planning your attack,(OK I think like a military wife). Even preparing many meals on a Saturday, empowers me.
I have 50+ lbs to lose, so I can't see myself running or biking a race, so I donate blood. That is my Superwoman moments.
Welcome again
Becca
In the rainy gray days of the
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A date night last year with my guy in his Fedora, double breasted suit, saddle shoes and his pocket watch. I'm in the wiggle dress!
Ha!
Becca
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Heather - What is a 5:2 diet?0
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Accountability Post
March Goals
Thursday's Progress (3/23)
1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
(B9, D87, BBS68= 165g)
2. Fiber 30g (12g)
✔3. Track/complete entry daily
4. Vegetables - big salad daily
5. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes.
6. No eating after 9pm.
7. In bed by midnight.
8. Declutter: ✔Office Supplies, Electronics, Music, Craft Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, ✔Utility Drawer, Utility Closet
Didn't plan well on Thursday and had a late night binge.
Today was better than yesterday.
I hope you all had a great day!
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Chris in MA - what an up and down time you've had lately!
So sorry for the loss of your dog.
Congrats on being the lowest weight in 25 years.
Mia in MI1 -
Michele – I think it is: "Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?”
My oldest sister told me not long ago; when I had something to say about my DDnL#1 was (for ‘every’ bad thought or something I said’), I needed to write something ‘positive’ … even if it is the ‘same thing’. It’s been the same thing for 5 months; hasn’t change, might not ever. I really do not ‘think’ that there is any love left between our oldest son and she and it is showing by the things she says and does on a multi-time daily occasion. She ‘thinks’ she is to ‘blame for it’; in a lot of ways, she is. But, DOS would not put his ‘foot down’ and ‘stop it’ and ‘now it has caught up with them’. Now, we’ve been forced to take the “Tough Love” approach because if we don’t we’ll be dragged down, too. Hate it for them, it has certainly been a ‘humbling’ experience (at least for my son). Loaned him the money and told him that to pay it back; I won't pay what I had been towards children's tuition and mark it off each month. He was agreeable to it; and, I am not changing my mind.
I finally told him last weekend to “Shut the (*^*&_) up; I was tired of all the negativity; it was affecting everyone around them.” I finally broke the silence by telling him that it was going to be HARD and he said, that the marriage was barely hanging on by a thread’. I told him to ‘not make any threats that he was not prepared to follow through with them’. The threats only make the girls not feel ‘safe and protected’. They needed to take their ‘arguments’ away from the house, if they had to.
DOGD went back ‘home’ because she was ‘tired of it’. I can’t say that I blame her much. She did meet her Daddy and Papa for lunch before she left. We’ve seen a totally different relationship between her and her step-mom. They got ‘into’ it a few weeks ago, about her dog (and finding a place that was pet-friendly). DDnL#1 told her they needed to just ‘get rid of her’. She said “She is my fur-baby; would you ‘get rid of one of your children’?” DDnL#1 told her that from ‘here on out’ … she could just talk to her Daddy; or better yet … talk to HER MOTHER! Sort of a ‘low blow’; but, Taylor said that regardless of what is going on now with her mother, she will always ‘keep the door open’ … she WAS her Mother!
I had told DDnL#1 when the custody change went into affect; that she needed to stop downgrading her Mother to her or in front of her. Because one day they might ‘make up’ and she would be hurt because she would not be needed. One of the things my DMnL told me was ‘never tell my DH’s daughter why her parents got a divorce’ and I never did. Her aunt did; her own Mother's sister. I told her, well ... maybe she knew, I had not been around at the time, so I did not know. Family dynamics are sometimes a very touchy subject. Hope you can ‘let go, and let God’ deal with Denise. It is ‘out of your hands’. You’re right, if you keep ‘letting her hurt you’, you are ‘giving her the power over how you feel’. Sometimes you have to be a bit selfish to protect yourself.--The Flavor of Me—
My life as I see it is some sort of Pie –
The question I have is -- “What flavor am I?”
Each piece I have given with love don’t you see?
Now I turn and I find – There’s NO Piece For Me!(Written in 1987)“You’re Selfish!” – You say; but I laugh when you do!
If I’m NOT Good to ME – I Can’t BE to YOU!
My feelings are valid – Acknowledge – Don’t Kill”
No room to express them – “That’s No Way to DEAL!”
They’re not Right! They’re not Wrong! Allow me to Feel!
Be Me! Be Myself! – And to know that I’m REAL!
I’ve thought about walking – Just saying “Good-bye!”
I’m New and Improved – I’m Much Better – NO Lie!
Chameleon – This Woman! – I change with each Day!
New spice – different Flavor – same Pie! You Don’t say!!!
You don’t like it? – Too Bad! – I’m sorry! – That’s Tough!
There’s someone who’ll take me – Who can’t get ENOUGH!!!
My question of Life? – This Magnificent Pie?
The question to Ponder – “What flavor am I?”
The Answer? The Flavor? It’s Simple, you see!
The first Damn piece will go DIRECTLY to ME!(Written in September, 1989)The flavor of Life? It’s both bitter and sweet!
I’ve added New Spice – By the People I Meet!
“You’re friends with THAT person? HOW DO YOU DARE?”
“Because I’ve entertained ANGELS!!!! MOST – UNAWARE!"(Written in October, 1997)
Lenora M. André ©5 -
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First paragraph was a little after I found out the 'diagnosis' that I was going through was that I am "Bipolar". The following paragraphs were written after a long time of getting the 'proper' type of help and getting my medication cocktail 'tweaked' so that I stopped swinging to the manic side and slamming down on what felt like a frozen pond. I've only once or twice, broken through that frozen pond and felt the awful feeling of depression. The last paragraph is how I feel when I 'feel good about myself'. I have this poem hanging in my computer room; and, I know I have come so much further since 1997. I've had my moments; there have been times I have had to be admitted into the hospital; usually when my medications are not working for me. I do NOT do well when I am physically ill or if someone has really upset me or made me mad.
I've had some AWFUL psychiatrists. The worst was one that sent me to a State-run facility (for criminals) after telling me 'she'd fix me'. All I had done was 'ask her to at least turn around and look at me when I was talking to her'. She made me MAD after being in that facility and getting 'assaulted' on several occasions. I liked the MD I had down there and when he told me I should have NEVER been transferred there ... he also gave me the address of the State Composite Board of Medical Examiner; and, while this woman apparently 'thought' I was 'stupid' (since her attitude was that 'anybody' with a 'mental disorder' had to be) ... I showed her. "I don't get mad; I GET EVEN!" I reported her; my former boss had read over my complaint (of 2 1/2 months of a revolving door in-and-out 10-day hospitalizations with less than 5 days between them. There was no way to get better with that sort of treatment.
When her contract with the hospital ran out; they did NOT renew it and she does not have 'hospital privileges'. I won't go to a psychiatrist that doesn't have 'hospital privileges' ... that isn't what will help you. She has bounced around in different towns and different practices. I got as far as the 'Investigative Board' (which my former boss had told me they probably would not do anything about her, not even a slap on the wrist). They told me that since my complaint had gotten that far, the complaint would forever stay in her records. She will NEVER do to another person, what she did to me - or she'll risk having her license revoked or on probation at the least. But, they did!
I now travel 2 hours to see a psychiatrist 4x a year; because he isn't associated with this particular hospital. He is also a professor at the Medical Center there. I absolutely 'love' and 'trust' him. I not only have his office and answering service numbers; I also have his cell phone # in case of an emergency.
I can also get together with several of my former HS classmates and have lunch with them. I really look forward to this little treat. MDs are NOT gods; but, unfortunately some think they are "GOD" ... Some that I have been 'assigned' to while in the hospital have been 'horrific' beyond imagination.
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Marni in AK: It is good to see you! Enjoy your sunshine. We have DEEP water and rain at the moment. Luckily the river is still within its banks and many feet below my house.
Chris in MA: I am also sorry about the loss of your son & daughter in law's dog. Our dogs add so much love & companionship to our lives. It is good to know that you still have Jake to brighten your lives.
Lanette: I was in Junior High when JFK was assassinated. They sent us all home on foot. No busses or anything. They did the same thing when we had a horrific windstorm. In my teaching days, that wouldn't have happened. :noway: In an emergency, we took care of the kids until someone came for them. The explosion of the Challenger was the event that stood out most while I was teaching. We had the kids watching the space shuttle return on live TV. That was a tough one. We stayed with them until a parent picked them up. There didn't seem to be serious trouble in the days that followed. I'm not on facebook very much anymore. I stop by facebook occasionally to see how my friends are doing. Not as often as I stop by here, by a long way.
Denise: Welcome!
Becca: You & DH look great together on your date. :bigsmile:
Gloria: I love the little sleeping angels.
DH just took the last eye-drop following surgery. He has an appointment for getting new glasses in a couple of weeks. Yay! I am looking forward to a riding lesson tomorrow and a good night's sleep tonight.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Becca - Lovely picture of you and your DH.
Had a strange experience today. Was in a meeting of one of the volunteer boards I sit on. A woman came in that I had never met before. I rose and extended my hand in greeting, giving her my name. She pulled back, saying she had just washed her hands and doesn't do hand shakes. Didn't know quite how to respond, so I just sat back down. After thinking about it though, I had to snicker - she open the door and shut it after entering the room and I expect there were just as many germs on the door handle as on my hands. Oh well, it takes all kinds to make the world go round.
Hugs to everyone.
Paula Y.3 -
Heather great picture with your brother.
Chris sorry for the loss of your dog. I just saw Jackie too and wish it had been more about her outside of the assassination. I found it difficult to watch. It did make me think of the traumas in my life. I sure would not have wanted to be in the public eye when I went through my difficult stretches. Margaret 1 -
Damn - Just lost my post! The times I have been coming out of an 'episode' ... I do not want to be around anybody. Just really upsets me when DDnL#1 treats me as if I am 'dangerous'. She can be very condescending with her remarks, too. One other thing that will make you lose you post, is ... when you drop your stupid mouse. I have a wireless one, and it just 'jumps' off the arm of my chair.
Not long ago, she came over (again to 'clear the air' of 17 years of resentment) ... Louis was home, so I let him do 'all the talking'. However, she 'did' admit that it was 'wrong of her to compare herself to DDnL#2'.
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Hugs! My dear sweet, wonderful Lenora!!
Becca
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Becca - you and that dude look great together. Where did he get the double breasted suit? Vince was looking for one and couldn't find one.
Lenora - beautiful poem. Trusting your MD is very important
Can't sleep right now. Probably because I had some of the chocolate from this dessert I made for Vince to have in the freezer for whenever I get home.
Michele in NC
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Beth near Buffalo.
Carol, Lenora and Michele I added you onto Facebook! If any of you want to add Mr, please tell me the name to look out for or I might just delete the friends request. My name is Becca Gossett and I have strawberries three huge ones in my hand as a profile pic.
Hugs my sweet ladies!
Becca
Oregon
Becca, Love - for you, I might actually open a Facebook account... LOL. Of course, I get to keep up with you here, so, I probably won't.
Sorry your Sis is such a pill.
xo
Re in TX2 -
Paula Y - LOVE the new profile pic! Darling, you look MAHVELOUS!1
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Denise - Welcome!
You will find that there are all sorts of ladies, here - on all sorts of journeys.
I, for one, have been fat for my entire life - and at 205 - I am down to the weight I was in my first year of college.
Some of us are bookish - some of us are athletic - some of us are artists - some of us are dancers... We really do have it all, here. We get along like old friends, because we try to keep our minds and our hearts open - and we do our best to keep our input Loving.
Here we acknowledge, daily, that there IS more to life than just losing weight... we celebrate the whole thing... ups, downs and the all arounds.
Welcome and enjoy your journey, with us.
Hugs,
Re in TX4 -
Good Morning, Girls...
It's two am - about the time I usually fall into bed - but, I wanted to check in with you.
I had a mini NSV tonight...
I did my usual Friday thing. Jammie Day - and got ready to go to the gym and then out for Tacos.
DH tried to welch on going to the gym - but, I guilted him into going by telling him that I needed 15 minutes on the elliptical... He didn't have to exercise - but I was going to.
At that point, he grumbled and said he would give me 30 minutes - and he did his time on the bike.... But - that's not even the NSV...
He was anxious to go eat, you see... as was I. I LOVE my tacos... Barbacoa beef, Green Chili Pork... guacamole - it was awesome. And because I had gotten in my time on the elliptical - I even had room in my calories for two of my little chocolate sticks. (an Aldi product - tiny individually wrapped finger sized chocolate bars with hazelnuts - 105 calories each.) I logged two of them, thinking surely I would reach down and grab them, in a few minutes...
But, I got distracted and forgot to eat them!! (Yes, Ladies, forgetting to eat chocolate is a VICTORY!!)
So... I got to leave some calories on the table - as I won't eat the chocolate right before I drop off to sleep - and I didn't eat them, just because I could.
So, now... I go to sleep the sleep of the pure at heart... and dream the dreams of the virtuous.
Goodnight, Dear Ones..
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX
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Yay Re!!!
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