WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2017
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-28X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take at least one walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still setting up my garage sale! Today my daughter is coming to help and bringing plenty of items to tag!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 21/28 Last day of our third week! I am focusing on drinking enough water and staying with in carbs and calories!
Mary from Minnesota6 -
@danareel6615 ... yes, those are autumn leaves.
This is the whole tree. It doesn't look like much most of the year but come autumn, it's gorgeous.
@cityjaneLondoncity ... nicely done with that cake!
@miakoda40 ... I'd love to learn glass blowing and other working with glass.
@cityjaneLondoncity @DamitJanit @dreamwriter @pitegny ... thank you for the well wishes.
I'm trying to focus on my last few weeks of my current university course, but feel strangely distracted.Machka- Just found the time to look at your photos of the Love Shack and surrounding area! Beautiful area and it takes a special kind of person to live and prosper in such very rural conditions. Fun for a campout, but anything longer?! Perhaps a test from God. Proof of love. Wondering about the bird on the post (white head, brown patterned feathers) is that a kookaburra?
I've lived in all kinds of places ... from cities to little tiny towns ... that was my first experience living way out in the country. Growing up, I never thought I would like it, but I did and miss it sometimes. We live in an outlying suburb of a city now, and I'd really like to move to a little town, or just outside a little town. There's something so quiet and peaceful about it.
Plus we got to see so much wildlife!!
This one? If so, that is a kookaburra. There's lots of them around.
Machka – sending warm thoughts and hugs to you about your sudden upcoming surgery and treatment. It’s good you have medical folks that are on the ball and want to get things taken care of right away! Sounds like that DVT was caught just in the nick of time – good thing you know about it and be aware. By the way, I took some time and went thru your “loveshack” photos. What beautiful country! I think you and DH got it fixed up very nice and cozy! And you were an amazing “pioneer” cook! There are popular TV shows on over here about folks that do just what you did in making that shack livable and adapting solar, etc. You said you now live in a different home – hope it’s comfortable and to your liking! I can’t remember – are you teaching?
Thank you! I actually enjoyed baking in the fireplace and got so comfortable with it that I had some trouble adapting to a real stove again. I wanted to get in there and move the heat to a better location!
We've been in 4 "normal" houses since then ... we've moved a lot. Into the nearby small town at the end of that year when the displaced people from the bushfire started to move back or move on and rentals became available again. Then travelling around the world for 8 months with our bicycles. Then back into the same area again and into a gorgeous old house we were so lucky to rent for a few months. I would have loved to package that house up and take it with us.
That was all in Victoria, but then we moved to Tasmania ... into the first thing we could find for a year, and now into a nice house in a beach suburb. This is the longest we've lived anywhere as a married couple!
Oh, and no, I'm not teaching. I volunteered in schools when I first got here, but ended up working in IT-ish fields in government instead.
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Margaret ~ Are you work full time with the kinder students?0
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morning peeps4
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Barbie My heart goes out to you! But it sounds he planed to see his ex. Did he just run into her by accident? I'm sorry, I've been thru that and I would tell him to get the f*** out!!
My kids dad just disappeared while I was at church with our three kids. When I drove in his pickup was gone and when I walked in the back door I noticed saddle was gone. I thought that was weird. The horse trailer and all the horses were there. I went into the bedroom and opened the closet and boom! His clothes were gone! It hit me like a ton of bricks. I flipped out and I didn't know what to do. He had just sold a big rig the week before and had the cash. I was a stay at home mom and no money of my own.
I had a friend watch the kids after two weeks when I heard he would be at his uncles house visiting. I drove up there and found him. He had moved in with a waitress he met on the road. I guess he promised her everything even though we had a home and three kids not to mention our trucking business and horses to take care of.
When I returned I started calling people to sell everything. I sold the horses except my filly we had bred, all the pipe corrals and the horse trailers. With cash in hand I moved into my grandma's house who had just passed away. My mom said I could stay there until it was out of probate and put up for sale.
I found a job and got on my feet. It was hard and I used to cry a lot. My 5 yr old son would cry himself to sleep. I would lie there with him until he fell asleep. My oldest daughter was 8, and the little one was almost 2.
After I was married to my DH#2, he was drinking and messing around. He worked for a bread company and had a large territory. He ended up moving in with a woman 40 miles away. After my first experience, I threw all his S**t in the garage in a pile and told him to get out. He was shocked! He gathered up his stuff and left.
I didn't know about it for a long time. I found out after DH was arrested for drunk driving (5th time) and I went to the jail to talk to him. There was another woman talking to him and I had to wait!
That's how I found out! I was furious.
Barbie, instead of being terribly upset I would get a little anger up in you so you don't feel like a helpless victim. But protect yourself by getting banking in your own name etc. Make plans to what you will do. Don't wait around and waste time. I have experienced it 2X! Good luck girlfriend!! ❤️❤️❤️ XOXO
A closed door sometimes means having to open another door.
Dana in Arkansas
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Barbiecat – I’m so sorry that your husband dumped this on you, you certainly did not deserve this. I’m not sure how I would handle this kind of behavior. Love you! Keep you in my prayers. Maybe it is something you just need to ‘let go’ and ‘move on’. If he goes down there, then, she will get to take care of him. I’d consider my husband ‘nuts’ if he ever wanted to go back with his ‘ex’. I’m pretty sure he would not do it. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
DJ – I’ve watched my DOS spend a lot more time around DDnL#1’s family; but, he works for his Dad; and, he just sometimes looks at me. We were telling him about changing insurances and he was amazed at how much we have to pay; but, if we did not have a mortgage, we would not need it. I keep telling him that we are ‘hoping’ we’ll live long enough to pay it off, or at least pay it down. Make the payment would be hard on us; he made the ‘snide’ remark that our ‘rich’ other son would ‘make up the slack’ instead of selling it off. Sometimes it is all I can do to slap the ever-living $#*T out of him. He wants to go back to school to be able to do something other than paint, because if something happens to DH – unless he has painters lined up … the job goes away, the money goes away … I told him ‘then look for a job’, don’t ‘wait until something happens to your Dad’. That is what I worry about. He is ‘still’ poor-mouthing, even after filing for bankruptcy. They got rid of all unsecured debt; and, reaffirmed certain things (some of which has irritated DnL#1; mainly because she is ‘having to give up her car’; but, DOGD’s car was reaffirmed. She will have to drive DOS’s truck to work. Basically, it is almost like a ‘new’ car because the man who fixed it is his daughter’s boyfriends’ step-Dad and knows what they are going through. I think he was hoping that the person that loaned him $1000 would take the pool and forgive the debt; but, apparently not. IF not, unless DL ‘helps’ pay the ‘extra’ $100 that is added to his electricity bill, he probably won’t even clean it up, so I can enjoy it. We paid for either the pool or for it to be removed from DnL#1’s sister-in-law and brother’s house and moved out here and set it up. I really am not sure I want ‘our’ budget screwed, as I have just figured out how much DH needs to bring home from his painting business.
Just receive something and don’t know what to do with it. Had something to do with one of his worker’s 1099, and him taking out more taxes from it. Not sure if this is being directed at us or If, because DH is the employer, it is directed to DH. Need to call BF and either take it to her on Tuesday. Guess I will call her. He did not show up on Friday for work until 10:30 (he was scratching off lottery ticket … and won $800. I bet he paid ½ that for the tickets. Trey told him that he really just needs to move to FL where his granddaughter and grandson-in-law are living while he attends medical school. DGD is working to support the family as he is NOTO allowed to work a part-time job because of classes and 1st year working at the hospital. DBnL could move down there, buy a duplex, and let them live in the other side with a reduced rent and help out some with the baby; but, will he do that? NO, because he doesn’t want to help someone else … he is a selfish SOB! This is his ‘favorite’ grandchild of 5, 2 of which he never sees. Even Louis has suggested that he do this.
Heather – What I get is a card; my youngest son actually must read a lot of cards, because they always make me laugh.
Lenora
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Vibrant colors!
Thought this picture was sweet.
A dream garden!
Becca
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Barbie – I wish you peace as you go through this with Jake.
Heather – hope you enjoyed your rabbit stew. I attempted to cook rabbit once. I bought a frozen dressed one. As the pieces thawed out, I realized the thighs and shoulders and back looked about the size of my little dog and immediately lost my appetite for it.
DH did too. Haven’t tried since. I’ll bet your party is/was a blazing success! Interesting to hear your house viewers are getting serious!
Margaret - hang in there dealing with that Special Ed teacher. She'd do well to use you as a model for her behavior in dealing with people.
Dana – you are a survivor! How neat that you ended up with those great jobs in Austin and you and DH and Dolly have a good life in Arkansas. I think I would have reacted like you.
I bet you envisioned a bonfire with the EX's stuff with him in the middle of it.
Chris – I am sorry for what you went through with your situation. Glad the counseling helped you and your son.
Becca – that soup looks great and loved that photo of your mom. Wish she was still around for you, but I can tell she lives in your heart!
It’s a chilly, wet morning with sunbreaks – snowing in the mountains about 15 miles east of us. Actually, I love days like this, a person can work outside a little between the showers in 45-degree weather. The potting shed is no longer freezing. So beautiful with all the trees are leafed out and the lawn so lush. May and September are my favorite months.
After weeks of not logging much and sadly abandoning good nutrition guidelines, I am enthused about making and eating healthy food again. Allergies are on the run, back feeling better so we’re good to go. As I mentioned before, at least I was able to keep up with the walking and I consider that a big NSV.
I think I was stressing a bit about the stuff I was growing for the plant sale, plus the fact that I’d agreed to work the next couple of weeks and suddenly warmer dry days are forecast after Tuesday and there’s still so much to be done around here. Good news is that it looks like they’ll only need me next Tuesday. Another day here and there would be OK in the next couple weeks but four solid days in a row with deadlines….ugh.
I also haven’t had a drink in over 6 months, and I consider that an NSV of sorts. Tummy feels better, sleeping is better. Weekends used to be my time to have a few beers and slog through laundry and household chores, perhaps I was “steeling myself” to rush through it all go back to work on Mondays. Now the pressure is off? I know I was not making good food choices back then.
Yesterday I stopped in at our Optometrist’s office to drop off a pair of DH’s old glasses, he’s having new lenses put in and we’re still under the COBRA insurance. I asked how much it would be if we didn’t have insurance, and was happy to hear exams are $78 and they have an “advantage” plan where new frames and single vision lenses are only $99. Of course, adding trifocals, anti-glare, transitions (darkening) lenses would add more to the base price. But still I thought it was a good deal for the average person and probably competitive with Lens crafter and Walmart. We like our eye doctor and his staff and would prefer to keep going there.
Dental appointment (cleaning) coming up this Thursday and I’m going to ask if they have any specials for folks who don’t have insurance as well, as long as the charges are paid right away.
Question for folks who go to yoga classes…. Do you also do a routine at home, on your own, on the days you don’t go to classes?
OK ladies, I need to get something done around here. I’m sending warm thoughts to all who need them this morning – and here’s a photo I want to share with you that instantly lowers blood pressure:
Have a great weekend!
Lanette
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Lanette ~ Love the baby and pups.2
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Lanette Yes, I did imagine a huge bonfire out in the desert!!
Thank you! Yes I am a survivor, but that's not the end of my stories!! I should start a book: as I'm sitting in the ...
I worked for L'eggs Products in Calif for 14 years, and grocery brokers after being laid off. So I have a lot of experience in business. I have a pretty good resume.
Baby and puppies! Darling!!
Machka glad you got to a doctor. I had a blood clot behind my knee on March 20th. DH took me to the ER. We waited 9 hours. My leg from the knee down was swollen and painful. I'm much better now. I have compression stockings and taking blood thinners for a year or until my annual physical in January.
Get well friend! ❤️
Dana
Looking to the front yard. Trying to clean off the kitchen table but it's always a catch all:
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danareel6615 wrote: »Lanette Yes!! Thank you! Yes I am a survivor, but that's not the end of my stories!! I should start a book: as I'm sitting in the ...
Dana
I would love to read it!
Lanette
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Hey there!
Party over. Went very well, except the hyper cousin was a bit hyper by the end. They stayed a bit too long. I calmed him down with meatballs.
Otherwise it was great, with perfect weather. Sunny, but not too hot.
Now DH is reading bedtime stories. Bea is asleep. Dinner prepared and will take 12 mins to cook. I am planning one glass of wine.
This morning I was 141 lbs. That means I have lost 2 and a half pounds in the last two weeks. Sooooooooooooo happy!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Here's one for you.
Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Barbie, big hugs
Rita, loved the pics, especially the one with the old trunk as a fire pit/fireplace.
I remembered what I think was what Becca was talking about yesterday. I think it was her that said that even though you seem to have your head in the sand and not see things, you are completely aware of the bad that happens in the world. You just make a conscious choice to be happy. That is me to a T. And that is mine and DH arguements to a T also!!!!!! HE thinks I don't see the bad in the world because I don't make comments about it and get upset that that is all he sees. When I am at an intersection and see a car not come to a complete stop and joom out, I see it, I just choose to not let it make me angry and he says how in the world can it not make a person angry.
The steak place we are going to tomorrow used to be 'the' steak place to go to in Evansville. Since my brithday is in March and wedding anniversary is in September, we would go 2 times a year since that's about all we could justify in our budget. But now all the chain steak houses are in town and most people go there.
When we went down to see Christina on her 40th birthday, I asked my daughters if they saw the changes in their Dad that I see. I think it was Christina that said I see the changes you have made as a caregiver. I know he has trouble moving his left arm back to get his jacket on. He always wears that jacket because he is always cold and the jacket is long enough it covers his ileostomy bag since he refuses to consider putting it inside his pants. He is right handed and used to putting his right arm in first. If eh tried putting his left arm first, it might be easier. So I automatically help him. So now I am letting him struggle and get it himself.
This afternoon Michelle and I are going to look at at the garden one of her friend has. If needed, when time comes, she will give us some suggestions.
Joyce, Indiana3 -
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Good Afternoon,
Love all of the pictures.
Barbie: Hugs and prayers.
Marti from Ontario, Oregon1 -
PIP - are those your puppies? TOO CUTE!!!!
Lanette1 -
Just checking in..... Taco Bell for lunch... not the best choice..:(......
DH napping. Watching the Flying Nun! What a hoot bringing back memories!
Rita from CT3 -
Heather, what I admire most about the party you had for your grandson is that you were able to relax and get over all the bumps in the road (your injury, your regular cleaner not available, guests arriving early, etc) I know how much you try to not let the quest for perfection ruin the good things you do. Congrats on a job well done.Mia, your glassware is awesome.Rita, glad you are checking in from your RV adventure. We talked for a while about living in our RV full time and decided that it wasn't the best choice for us.Dana, thank you for sharing all the challenges you've had with marriage. You are an inspiration.Allie, sending hugs and encouragement to you at this difficult time. Here, I am taking life one day at a time. But I got a new credit card in my name only and opened a bank account in my name with the distribution from my IRA for this year. I don't know what will happen next but I am taking some prudent steps. Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 8
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Hugs ladies, so much has happened today! All good mind you. We visited our food bank in Astoria, and I have just finished having a kale (and lots other stuff), with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries yummy salad. I added the poppy seed dressing with a handful more of fresh spinach. Rec'd a HUGE container of Folger's coffee, a whole box of butter, some granola, and lots of other stuff. Very grateful! I rec'd a bag of long green beans and I'm thinking I should blanch them in hot water then freeze in bundles, wrapped in plastic wrap. Would that be the correct process?
Got a call from my eldest Navy son today! Nice to hear his voice! So in 2018 he will not reenlist. Presently he works with the jets, and that involves always being on a aircraft carrier. When he started his career he worked on helicopters, so he was on frigates. After 10 years now, and he's doing what he really doesn't preferred, he is dreading 10 more years of it. His dream is to get certified, and licensed to work on small engines, then repairing and customizing scooters. Today we talked about moving in with him in his duplex, while he completes school, and hopefully doing some part time job. By us being his roommate, his saved monies will last longer, our rent amount will be less, he will have roommates that are dependable, we can access the commissary on base there and other facilities because we're retired, it's really a win win situation! To live in a bigger place, have the Rockies outside our doorstep would be awesome. His present roommate has yet to find a job, and its been almost a year. I told my son that he needs to be more firm with him. Just because he does small things here and there isn't showing my son he can pull his weight financially, and my son needs a dependable roommate.
Oh to be near a base again, gym privileges, library, rec room to play pool, a pool! Needless to say, we are kind of excited, and I hope it works out that we get to move in.
He wished me an early Mothers Day, and said he looks forward to when we can go out to sushi places together! He's my Asian loving kid!
Hugs to you!
Becca
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Happy Saturday, It is my weekend to work so working 6-4:30 today and tomorrow. Weather is to be pretty warm so may end up turning the AC on. Guess since we are on budget I shouldn't worry to much.
Barbie--Hugs to you and Jake. The changes in what we can do and want to do can be depressing. Glad you didn't have to call 911.
Heather-- What a beautiful cake.
Well out of time for today. I need to make cheesey potatoes for church tonight. We always have pot luck before church on Saturday evenings. I do enjoy the relaxed way the service is done. Take carel
Blessings, Vicki Grand Island, NE4 -
Here's a Bea fix.
Here's a cake fix with the cousin.
Time for a read and bed.
Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Barbie Thank you for sharing your secret. I hope you will continue to share details as needed. Hard to imagine Jake being better off with an ex in California when he has you! Men sometimes mistake infatuation for love. It's maddening. I hope he can work through this soon, and I hope you are okay. (((Hugs)))
I love the pictures of babies, grandchildren, puppies, and lovely glass!
Karen in Virginia with a sore throat4 -
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made Faith some baked chicken thighs with roasted mushrooms and some salad.. she loved it... and the pup went out and did his business... so thinking of getting into my jammies... Sean and Jean wont be home until 8 tomorrow night.. so Tom is on his own all weekend and .. so he can get used to being on his own..4
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stats for the day:
Rowing machine- 20min, 56aw, 142mhr, 3268meters = 146c
Apple Watch- 165c
Day 21-Plyometrics exercises- 31.42min, 5sets of 10each, squats, burpees, running stationary lunges, single leg toe touches, ceiling to fl toe touch single leg, hamstring leglifts, crunches, situps, push-ups, 143mhr = 213c
Apple Watch- 181c
S Matrix machine - 10min, 138ahr, 160mhr, = 110c
Apple Watch- 100c
rope pull- 20min, 101ahr, 125mhr, 104ftpmin, midset, 1997ft = 128c
Apple Watch- forgot to start
bosu ball- 12min, 113ahr, 125mhr, 1 set of 15ea, 5 different exercises w/10# weights= 101c
Apple Watch- 150c
total cal 6984
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