WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2017

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  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
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  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Heather – Gee, I’d love to be ‘allergic’ to paying taxes! Our taxes here used to allow you to claim interest on just about anything, credit cards, cars, and all that got changed to where we can claim interest on our houses, property taxes, insurance premiums, donations, and a lot of other things; but, still the IRS eats you up. They keep talking about changing the brackets or taxing all purchases (but, who would report that?), certainly not the stores who collect the money. It is a mess and a constant hoopla about country running out of money and we might have to ‘shut it down’. They’ve been ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ all my life. Used to be the person that ‘worked’ got Social Security benefits; now widows and children get a share. Sure, they need to be able to pay their bills; but it doesn’t seem to be in a fair amount. This year, for the first time in about 3 or 4 years we got a 3% raise, my check (take home) went DOWN a $1 because Medicare Insurance went up. What good is that, other than thankfully it did not go down more. I am paying over ½ of my retirement towards COBRA’ed insurance because DH doesn’t have any health insurance. But, it is good and I rarely have to pay anything for MD and/or hospital stays. Mainly, because any MD that accepts Medicare (and other insurances) are supposed to ‘write off’ what they don’t get paid; but, to get around that, they charge more for their services. When my boys were born, I think the costs for an OB/GYN was something like $1000 - $1500; today it is over $5000 in some places, then you have to add the hospital bill on top of that, operating room if you have a C-section.

    It is difficult to maintain a friendship when there is constant dissention or having to listen to one of the 4 moaning and groaning about her life. What do the other 2 have to say? We listen to the same with our DOS, who I have said that he and DDnL#1 have had to file for bankruptcy. Last weekend, they had a bad enough argument over it that it got more heated than it needed to be. She whines because ‘everybody’ thinks ‘she is the cause for it’. Well, if the truth hurts, too bad! Own it. She called and told me ‘you’ (or someone) needs to come down here and ‘get Trey’ before I have him ‘locked up’. So ‘how’ would that affect your lives? She doesn’t think about the possible consequences, like when she quit her job without even talking to him about it; then went 17 weeks without a salary. She ran up credit cards that she had gotten, using his income when applying for them. They had been working on paying off their bills using the snowballing effect; but, that did not work and he could not get one to even ‘work with them’. Got sued over it; but, it will go away with the bankruptcy. As for myself; I was NOT about to go down and get involved. So Louis did, and he told him to go back into the house and 'grow a set'. He did go inside, don't know what got said; but, yesterday she called and asked 'if I had plans' for Mother's Day. So I'm going to a paint a door decoration party.

    Maybe one of the other ladies has a closer relationship with her and y’all can all ‘agree that you just disagree’ about some subjects. That is what we (sisters and our husbands) are about anything ‘political’ or ‘religious’. But, one will start a conversation that gets heated and then pulls out and watches.

    'Old money' rarely 'brag' about it; it is the 'nouveau riche' who do and who usually have earned it ‘under the table’ to keep from 'having to pay taxes'. Now, all this is IMHO.

    Michele – I take anything that needs to be hemmed, like jeans to our tailor in town; he usually has them done within a couple of days. I cannot hem them on my machine because the material is way too thick. If it is simple, he will usually have it ready within 2 days. When I first started losing, I took the pants and jeans I had to him to basically have him take them in; but, he warned me they could not be taken in again without them looking funny. But, after losing 2 sizes, I wanted some ‘new’ ones

    Lenora
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,254 Member
    Toni I am just getting started, but so far so good.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    Ooooo
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Machka and Mary: Thank you for sharing those inspiring photos. I think I found Mary's muffin top. :(

    NYKaren: Holding you in prayer and light until you say all is okay.

    Charleen: How is Drama Queen coming together?

    Stay well friends. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)<3:)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Cheri <3
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Mary and Kachka (sp?) those are quite the pictures! You could be poster women for MFP. I should put those pics on my fridge. Even if I haven't been posting much here lately except for light conversation and have not been logging my food, I am trying to consciously watch my intake. I am gradually losing, ounce by ounce but it isn't much. I saw a picture some one took of the choir one morning and boy was it an eye opener.

    Speaking of pictures, here is our finished house. Well the two windows still need to be put it and Window World has no idea when they will be in. All they can say is that it takes 10-14 days. Well it has been 15 days and I am doing the math for them. 4iqekqj9syhq.jpg

    All of my labs from the other day came back good. I was really surprised that my Hgb A1c is 5.2!!!!!But my blood count is good now. My blood glucose was 105 which is about what it runs.

    I had some Chili tonight and am wondering and watching to see what my colon will do.

    Heather, all I can say is wow. Am speechless that some one has that kind of attitude.

    Allison, since you said 'she', I assume that SIL is sister in law. Is this Tom's sister? Is she some one that that you know will not talk to Tom?

    Joye, Indiana


  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited April 2017
    Dana and janetr: I rarely visit facebook anymore because it is so intrusive. I hate being targeted for advertizing, and I'm not happy with the lack of privacy protections. I stop by to see posts from my DD, and from a few special friends. Otherwise i am very disappointed in what it has become. :broken_heart:

    Kelly: (((HUGS)))

    Heather: (((HUGS))) I wouldn't be comfortable with that particular woman, either. I wonder whether she is a user or a victim, maybe a bit of both. Her husband is less ambiguous. :devil: :ohwell:

    Joyce: Your home looks wonderful! :bigsmile:


    I went to the stable today and rode Arrow for a while. He was very good at first. We walked, trotted and cantered in both directions. Then he didn't want to do anything anymore. Anyone with horse experience, please help me figure out if he's lazy or whether there is another issue. What might it be? He is 18. Did he just need some time for easy going to catch his breath? He wasn't wheezing or making any sounds that would lead me to wonder if he was in distress but I lack the experience to separate lazy from winded or tired. Cheryl??? Anyone???

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James

    "That which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    stats for the day:

    DAY 5
    wahoo hrm working-
    bike ride hm 2 gym- 12.40min. 13.9amph, 137mhr, 2.9mi = 118c
    apple watch- 95c
    Plyometrics exercises- 12min, 3sets of 10each, squats, burpees, running stationary lunges, single leg toe touches, 145mhr = 115c
    apple watch- 101c
    LATERAL MACHINE 30min, lvl6, lat5, 3604strides, 60floors, 125ahr, 129mhr, 2.60miles = 241c
    apple watch- 229c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.41min, 150mhr, 12.7amph, 1.4mi = 79c
    apple watch- 52c
    bike ride from puyallup 2 sumn station- 15.37min, 11.7amph, 125ahr, 146mhr 3mi = 145c
    apple iwatch- 115c
    jog station 2 wk- 4.51min, 9.20min mi, 153mhr, .5mi = 71c
    apple watch- 58c
    jog wk 2 sta- 4.11min, 9.05min mi, 159mhr, .4mi = 64c
    Apple Watch- 55c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.02min, 8.4amph, 152mhr, 2.6mi = 205c
    apple watch- 147c

    total cal 1038
  • DanaReel180
    DanaReel180 Posts: 463 Member
    edited April 2017
    Good evening!!
    Kayla Your horse maybe out of breath or maybe his hooves and bones hurt him. I didn't lope my old horses just took them on walks. They still love going out. Compared to a human age he would be elderly.
    Joyce I love your house! The windows are looking sharp!
    Linda-21 Welcome! I think I lost your message! My daughter does Yoga classes most of the day and a part time job at a doctor's office. It's perfect for her with 2 young kids. She does very well and has a lot of private clients.
    Heather I understand completely. It's hard for me to keep my big trap shut especially if I feel that I right! It sounds like fun looking at old magazines!!
    I have a rough day today, I found out by accident because my sister screwed up (always a screw up) that her and my mother bought a house together south of us. They had the house rekeyed and the receipt on my mother's credit card was texted to my phone. So, the signature wasn't hers, it was my sister's; I called the lock service to find out what was going on. He confirmed that he rekeyed my mother's new house. So, I guess my sister finally worked her until they bought a house. My mother is 88 and really don't have the money to buy a house. My sister was staying with her daughter in Vegas doing massages.
    So being a little uptight, which I shouldn't be I ate a piece of apple pie!! Dang!!
    You see my mother lived with me and my DH, and when I had my back surgery my sister came out to help. That's when everything fell apart. Then mom left for a visit to Vegas for a month but turned into 2 months. I was suppose to pick her up at the airport but the day before she canceled the flight and that's when the lies and deception began. She moved out in Nov/16. There were threats and nasty remarks. She started taking things that she gave me 25 years ago. The saga continues...
    good evening - I just finished 30 min. on my exercise peddler to make up for the pie!!
    Dana in Arkansas
  • moma4boys
    moma4boys Posts: 66 Member
    edited April 2017
    Hi everyone! I know I am late to the party as it is almost May, but am looking for friends so we can motivate and support each other.

    I started back logging everything last Sunday. I don't have a specific goal for April other than to walk briskly 5 days per week and log absolutely everything I eat.

    I do have a yearly goal. I would like to lose 50 pounds in one year. My oldest son is getting married on April 21, 2018. The mother of the bride is in top shape and gorgeous. I don't want to be the frumpy fat mom in all the pictures. I hate having to be in pictures ugh

    Ok I also want to be healthy and make life style changes that I can maintain even after the wedding. But hopefully one will lead to the other.

    Helen from Wisconsin
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    edited April 2017
    heehee the last pic is of our "Den". Its just moving the camera from the right, where the livingroom is to the left, where the dining/library/den is! And where the "ugly green alligator chair" is. My husband bought it, because it was in the cheap part of the furniture store, and was just ugly enough that he had to have it!
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Dana in AR: Thank you for your expertise in horsemanship. I appreciate your comments. I'm sorry about the difficult situation with your mom. (((HUGS)))

    KarenE: I'm so sorry about your broken wrist bones. I've had two wrists with broken bones from falls on ice a few years apart, so I have some idea what you're going through. It has been several years since the last break and both wrists are doing better, but I'm also taking weekly bone density medicine. :ohwell:

    Helen from WI: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Post often for friendship and support. :smiley:

    Becca: I love the photos! Is your son wearing blue on the left side of the picture? :star:


    DH is reading in the living room and I plan to go in and watch TV. After that, I'm reading a book I like. Have a great day & evening.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."

  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    It was a frustrating day. I'm surprised I actually got anything done. Tomorrow is a new day so I will go with that.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,519 Member
    Don't really know why, but I can't seem to get to sleep, so here I am

    Lenora - I remember when we lived in PA (near DE), for any large purchase, you ALWAYS bought in DE (which doesn't have sales tax). One time we bought a TV and Vince said to the store owner "since it's being delivered to PA, I guess I'll have to report it". The store owner just said "what's between you and Uncle Sam is between you two". We didn't report it. Have fun at the party

    Joyce - great numbers at the MD's. Your home looks so much better without those bushes in front

    dana - (((HUGS))) Families can really be something else, huh?

    KarenE - so sorry about the bones in your wrist. How did it happen? Best of luck on the next phase of your life. I know you'll do great

    Helen - welcome! I like your picture

    Becca - awesome lunch! What a proud momma you are!

    Michele in NC
  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    Janetr keeping good thoughts for you and hubby ((((((((hugs)))))))))
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Bad day yesterday started well 30 min vid with weights, protein shake then shopping. Tempted while shopping ate 100g chocolate ginger. Thought never mind I'll do another vid later. Came home and started snacking Ugh did 5 mile advanced Leslie Sansone vid but still snacked. Gave up logging. Not sure why it happened don't feel stressed, bought myself a new coat, nothing bad going on in my life.
    Just thought though I'm seeing the doctor next week for the results of my ultrasound and blood checkups so maybe subconsciously worrying about that.
    Well today is another day onward and upward I'll resolve not to let one day derail me

    Kate UK <3
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Morning all,

    Still feeling like crap on a cracker... keeping up with the posts, though.

    Later,
    Lisa, back in West Texas
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
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