WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2017
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Hi Gals,
Joyce/Allie – I always think slow and sure with finances is the best way
Barbie great wisdom you shared with Dana
Dana – hang in we are all in your corner!
Peach – drop box is a great place to put a document and make it available for someone else to look at and share with you….
For a back up I use carbonite – it is cloud storage and updates my entire computer everytime I am on line, it runs about $60 a year, I have had my computer completely die and was able to buy a new computer, load the software and then all the files from Carbonite and was back up and running in less than 24 hours (including shopping for the new computer)
Michelle – if the gifts are for all females – what about bubblebath, or a nice shower geL?
Allie – so happy to hear things are quiet – Got a chuckle about the doggie poo, a bit of side money with the massage place sounds great!!!!
NYKaren – great job on providing support and taking care of you!!!!!
My mouth is getting better, the 2 things that have really made me feel better is the inside is healing so anything with acid is not “killing me”, and at first the scabs on the top lip and bottom lip were fusing while I slept which meant I’d pull the scabs off when I opened my mouth in the morning… they don’t met anymore! Swelling down and healing has been fast.
So just a bit less then a week with soft food eating and I’ve gained 2 lbs, not ok! But maybe good as I have re-commited to not just holding my own, but getting the next chunk of weight off. It would be great if I could get 10 more pounds off (12 total including those last couple that are visiting) that would not get me to my final goal, but I think is my next stepping stone goal. And there are a few weeks with nothing special planned so that makes it easier to do what is right -
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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July Accountability
Progress - Saturday, July 8th
✔️1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
(B0, L22, D19, BBS23= 64g)
✔️2. Fiber 30g (35g)
✔3. Track/complete entry daily
✔️4. Vegetables - big salad daily
5. Exercise - 30 Fitbit minutes
Onward.
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Afternoon ladies. We have a most wonderful blue sky today with just wisps of clouds. Even so, I find myself as I get older being colder and colder.mwe have our thermostat set at 74 and I am sitting here with a dinem shirt over my shirt. Of course I am warmer when I have a cat sleeping on my lap. I am curious how playful Mr Mozart will be once he is off his pain medicine. I have been trying to play some gas,Es with him that don't require him to be running on the floor.
Church service was good today. But it is always sad to see the attendance dwindling. We are an old church to begin with. Our vacation Bible Schoool had 42 kids this year and that includes the neighbor kids. Our choir song was one of those beautiful flowing lovely songs. It had a part that could be put in but would not take away from the beauty of the song. It was a flute part, some of it solo, some of it with the piano and organ. We have a lady in the church that plays the piano but usually only to play when her husband sings a solo and it is the more country gospel feel. (I don't like that kind of music that much but it is a toe taping music). Anyway, she also has a keyboard and can have the flute sound turned on.m it she was really nervous playing with the choir and play with the level that the pianist and organist plays. But she did OK. There was a slight problem the the sound guy didn't have her microphone on at the beginning f the song but it got fixed ny her solo in the middle. His wife is in the choir and I think she gave him some indication that it wasn't on,
So,e of you ladies sure are busy. I love the travels, the grand kids, the heart outside your bodies, etc. so,stokes it can be wonderful being our age. I can't remember who it it that has a 10 year old. God bless you. I don't think I could do it. I do really miss my grand kids. We used to see them about once a month. The older the kids are the busier they are and it has been about 3 months since we have seen them. Hmmmm, 3 months? It was April 8th, the day Christina turned 40. We had great fun that day. Charlie's birthday is the 24th and Trinities 16th birthday is in August so they always try to come up between that time before school starts. It might even be the same week our landscaping is done. That work might also be done the week that Michelle is taking off work to help us get some projects done around the house.
Heather, I can't believe Bea is that old. It won't be long before she is in a preschool. She looks so much like her siblings she is one of our grand children here!!!!!! Lots of Grandmas!!!!!!
Have a good day ladies. Got to go fix supper. Joyce, Indiana3 -
I can't remember who it it that has a 10 year old. God bless you. I don't think I could do it.
That's me. I have the 10 year old, our surprise baby, sort of. We both felt that we had one more in us, but since we didn't marry until I was 45, we weren't really expecting to have one together. We actually had two, but lost the first when I was 16 weeks along.
Felicia
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Happy Sunday to all.
Allie: Feel our waves of support as you traverse towards a new beginning.
Heather: Yes, I need a Bea fix! Always. She's the picture of a happy, healthy girl, and growing so fast.
Kim: Glad you're healing quickly.
Lanette: Keep those Instant Pot gems coming. We'll be having leftover pork green chili tonight, made in the IP a couple nights ago. Great over cauliflower rice.
My workouts have intensified now that I'm 1/2 way through the audio version of "Younger Next Year For Women". Shopping for a heart monitor to make sure I keep within recommended guidelines. Friday morning I may have overdone the treadmill. Stepped off and got overcome with nausea.
That never happened before, so took it easier today. However, it does feel good to add new challenges to my workout.
Speaking of challenges: The Honolulu condo is still not listed. My agent wants a few more small fixes handled. Grrrrrr. Everything moves slower in the tropics. Getting there--- wish me luck.
No travel scheduled for the entire month of July! Loving it, for now.
My two good friends and I are continuing to meet by phone every Sunday to make plans for when we are in Italy in October. Sooooo excited. Only about 90 days away.
Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Hello, Sweet Sirens!
I was so tired last night that I didn't even check in on my weekly goals... so here is yesterday's report:
July Goals for the week 7/2 – 7/8
400 calories under budget 5X: XXXXX
Weights/Abdominals 3X: XXX
Planks 3X: XXX
I met all my goals - although I must admit I didn't exceed a single one. At least I met them. DH and I went to the Chinese buffet for dinner yesterday - which was fantastic. It's the place that has the fabulous baked fish... (not as healthy as it sounds - it has a mayonnaise and seasoning glaze... so good!) I always eat too much there - but the damage wasn't too bad, since I had fasted all day. I was still under budget on calories - just not the full 400.
I would have made it - but, I also had a bunch of delicious fruit and a few bites of cake. Darn that DH, he wanted cake, and I snagged a few bites off his plate. Buffets are the Devil.
But, here is the kicker, my friends - I met my goals... AND (drum roll please) the scale shows two pounds down for the third day in a row... so... official weight is 193! YAY! Broke the 195 barrier.... finally.
Funny how doing what you know you should has the desired effect, eh?
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Allie - Getting paid to get massages? That sounds like a pretty awesome part time job! Hope that all turns out to be a regular thing for you! I also find it interesting that Tom is being nicer now... but, I hope you will stay strong. A temporary nice Tom won't last...
NYKaren - Great job for not going into the emotional eating bin and wallowing about... I mean, seriously great. That's the hardest thing for me... not stress eating.
Leigh - the 1.5 pounds is probably mostly water... I predict it will vanish, quickly. Welcome back!
Heather - ALWAYS. I am Always ready for a Bea fix... as I imagine you are. Those kids are A DOR A BLE.
Cindy/CA - Gratz! A five pound loss rocks.
Cathy - *waves* Hey, another Texas Gal! I am just up the road in Allen.
Becca - Hope you are feeling lots better!
Kim - I am glad your mouth is healing up! I know how you feel about those next ten pounds... I was kind of having a little attack of "I don't give a damn" for a while - and it showed. At least you have a reason for yours.... LOL. But, a little focus, a little dedication and wham, bam, thank you ma'am... 2 pounds Buh Bye... You can do it!
Joyce - Glad you are having nice weather... we have been having the weirdest run of wet, wild and stormy. Hugs!
Rori - Good Luck in your Real Estate endeavors! Hugs!!
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Well, we did some time in the pool today, and I have that kind of stretched out feeling - I enjoy it. I am hopeful that I will manage a couple of my weekly goals, today... since they seem to be good ones for scale movement... I still have time for planks and eating under budget...
I will report back later, or tomorrow.
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX4 -
machka: Glad to hear you are almost home. By the time I finish typing you might be there.
Alison: (((HUGS)))
Kim: I am so glad to hear that you are healing but sorry to hear about the weight gain. I'm sure you'll be able to get it right back off as soon as you begin feeling better and adding back your busy work schedule.
Joyce: Thinking about your church attendance dwindling--could it simply be summer vacations that are keeping people away? :huh: Every church I've attended had very light attendance during the summer and was back to a full house shortly after school started in the fall. :flowerforyou:
Arrow and I had a lovely time in our cutting horse class today. He was a very good boy and seemed to enjoy himself. The first time the mechanical cow moved he startled & shied, but he was good to go after that & was an eager participant when it was his turn. There may be another opportunity in August. I hope so. The only thing that I'd like more is a good trail ride. I'm not willing to take him off by myself as yet, but would love to go as part of a group. Maybe it will happen one of these days.
The best news I have to share is that my son is coming to visit for a day or two, starting tomorrow afternoon. I haven't seen him since our trip to Virginia last summer. I've got our guest room all cleaned up and ready to go. Tomorrow morning I'm going to the bone doctor to find out if my finger is healing well. I hope for good news and no more brace. We'll probably see our son shortly after we get home.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn3 -
Good Afternoon,
I have been reading everyone's posts and thoroughly enjoying the comradery that this group has with one another, as well as all of the great advise. I had to search for my June goals and think about my goals for July.
My goals for June were:
Continue logging every day in MFP -- Completed
To stay with in my Calorie Count --
I did not stay within the calorie count, but my Exercise calories were used
To work one hour a day in the yard/garden -- Only when the Temperature allowed
To work on getting 6000 steps a day --Exceeded, I have been averaging 11,015 steps daily
To workout on my elliptical everyday -- I am only able to get about 15 minutes a day, trying to work on my stamina and increase the time. I have been very inactive for the past year. Completed
But most of all -- Do Not Give Up!! -- Holding True
My goals for July are:
Continue logging every day in MFP
To burn 500 calories over my calorie intake daily
To work one hour a day in the gardens/yard
To work on getting 12000 steps daily
To work out 30 minutes daily on my elliptical
And again - Most of all --Do Not Give Up!!
I am so glad that I have found this supportive group of women.
Marti,
Eastern Oregon
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Heather thanks for the Bea fix.
Went on another garden tour yesterday. My favorite garden was on the tour. It will be the last time. They just sold their home and will be moving up North. Glad I got to see it.
Enjoying another nice day here. Margaret 3 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening my dear Friends,
Heather, I can’t believe how Bea has grown!!! She really is a biggie girl. And it’s so cute that Bea and Edie are grinning just alike in the pictures. All three are just too cute for words.
Cathy, your little piece of paradise is wonderful. Did you have it all put in or was it there when you bought the house? It is certainly well done, whichever is the case.
Becca, beautiful flowers. Glad you are feeling a bit better.
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Thanks for all the kind comments about Beans. He is doing well. We are still keeping a t-shirt on him so he won’t lick or chew at the wound. Luckily we have lots of old ones around the house because we are changing it every day. He doesn’t seem in any pain and is still on his antibiotics. DH crushed the end of his finger when getting Beans off the top of the fence and it got infected so he went to the doctor on Friday. He is on the exact same antibiotics as Beans. Lol I didn’t sleep well last night and I’m about to fall asleep at the keyboard, so I’ll call it a night.
Sending love, good thoughts and cool sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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NYKaren – Great that you were able to not go down that ‘emotional overeating’ especially after your trip to go mattress padding with your DOS. My DOS also has ‘white’ hair and has since her early 30’s. When we moved to the ‘big’ house, one of our neighbors had white hair (premature) and she ‘prayed’ to have ‘white’ hair.
Leigh – I’ve lost 40lbs, my goal is, at least 60. But, when I tried picking up a 40lb bag of potting soil and could not do it. I thought to myself, ‘OMG, I have been toting that around on my body’!!!! That made me feel even better! Being able to cross my legs was nice as well, being able to bend over (although I get very dizzy if I do), and able to buckle my own shoes. That was the icing on the cake. I don’t stumble nearly as much as I used to. I can actually ‘see’ where I am going and make sure I don’t step in any holes or uneven areas.
Ginger – I actually stayed at the Hyatt Regency. I know because my room had floor-to-ceiling windows and in comparing what the hotels look like, that one was it. The other one did not have the same type of windows. Going to see how to get the best price on it. But, will keep the others in mind. This one had the view of the Alamo out the front window; and, you could walk right out to “The River Walk” from the lobby. I want to be somewhere where we don’t have to move the car any more than we have to. Planning on going to “The Market Place” as well. Hopefully, take in a few art shows and anything else we might come across (hopefully free or a very low price).
Cathy – Thanks for the recommendations and insight regarding the Magnolia Silos. I’d like to look; but, I know that Louis is looking forward to the cupcakes.
Becca – I can’t take any of the night-time OTC medications. It makes me so drunk that I am still drunk the next day. When I have a cough that just won’t go away, they give me Tessalon pearls. That is the only thing that will keep me from coughing so I can fall asleep. But last time, even they did not work. I called my lung MD and his PA put me on Prednisone. In 3 days my cough was gone; but, it sure dries out my mouth.
Lenora
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Thanks!
DJ, the pool was already here when I bought the house. The fountain/rock garden was a fiberglass lined hot tub that I broke. I was adding water to the pool and left the water on overnight. The pool over flowed and the fiberglass lining floated up and connections were broken. I couldn't find anyone to repair it. I have to brag on my youngest brother. He built the covered patio for me and converted the hot tub to the fountain.
I had the 3 crepe myrtles planted. A few more years and the house next door will be hidden.
Here are some before photos. There was no shade at all in the back yard.
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rori glad you listened to your body, feeling nauseous probably means you're overdoing. Enjoy the break from all the traveling!
Re glad the plateau has been smashed. Love how specific your goals/habits are.
A beautiful day here, got in a long walk and strenuous yard work today. Will tackle more tomorrow.
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Got to page 11 but wanted to post that we are back from our trip to MS. Had a great birthday (78) on the 2 nd and got to spend time with family and friends. Will try to post a few pictures. Can't find them now will try later. Got an upper-respiratory infection so not feeling good.1
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Kayla - that is Bullwinkle the oldest of them all, she's 121
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stats for the day:
only Apple Watch - wahoo, not working
run- 17.34min, 8.48min mi, 6.6-8.1sp = 199c
floor ex- 8.30min, 1set of 10, 16 difff exercises = 77c
kayaking - 1hr =264c
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In Sydney. We've had one long flight (13+) hours. Then a short break in New Zealand (about 2 hours). Then another flight (about 4 hours). Then a 15 min bus ride to the domestic terminal. And now we're in the midst of about a 6 hour layover in Sydney.
Next up ... a 3+ hour flight to Tasmania. And finally a drive to where we live.
Long trip ... but SO glad we skipped the usual Los Angeles stop. SO thankful for a direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland.3 -
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Oh, we also skipped Sunday all together. Left Vancouver on Saturday ... arrived Auckland on Monday. And of course it is Monday in Australia too.5
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Lenora-the Florida house is paid off free and clear. And no I am not planning on staying with Tom..not after him lying and cheating for 3 yrs..and yes I will look for a rental..2
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Lenora - I've stayed at the Hyatt there also. Beautiful! I bought a piece of jewelry in one of their shops there. Malachite stone. I've visited San Antonio many times as part of business conferences and few times on vacation. I love walking the RiverWalk. Sitting and watching the scenery.
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Went to the baseball game with Jake again. Our team lost but it was a winner for me with good weather. I brought my own snacks and water and resisted when Jake suggested getting garlic/Parmesan fries.
Stats for today:
*19,000 steps
*217 minutes walking Bessie and Sasha
*96 minutes pulling weeds and spreading bark. Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 4 -
Hi folks!
I'm finally feeling better. Rested. More energetic. I've had 2 nights of little sleep - but fortunately I was able to sleep in and get rested.
I have the best mate - he picks up my slack. He's kept the dishes done, supper ready every night and taken care of my mother (90) to make sure she eats and is comfortable. She's in good shape and gets around fine but deals with chronic arthritic back pain. We treat with a heat wrap and Tylenol. I set out her morning and night meds and Tylenol each day in individual labeled pill cups. So we all 3 can see if she's taken her meds.
Now I need to get my sleep straightened out. So, I'll practice a good sleep hygiene routine. Starting tonight to see if I can get into a good sleep schedule. I'm fairly certain my improved energy is due to staying with my diet plan but the rest helps.
• Today is Sunday. My day for reviewing my progress to goals and planning the upcoming week. I've got my week planned in my bullet journal. We also wash linens on Sunday and do a good vacuum. It's a long standing routine from when we both worked jobs and wanted to start the work week off fresh. DH helps me change bed linens on Sundays. We work as a team and we're fast after years of practice. And... every single time... DH says "there - now you can do the pillows". He sleeps with 4 pillows. So it's his little joke. Sometimes we surprise each other and change the linens when the other is busy or relaxing. Then - one of us will say - ready to change the linens? Sure. Surprise! It's done. It's the little things.
• DH made a big pot of 15 bean soup and cornbread for supper. I don't need all those carbs. So I had a spinach salad with my 1/2c bean soup. And homemade low carb crackers. The beans are a good source of fiber. I feel full. Done with eating today.
• Headed to my Epsom Salt lavender bath - then off to bed.
I hope everyone has a good week.
--Ginger in Texas
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barbie - I just know that the house will look lovely after it's been painted. You know you'll need to post a pic?
Did an hour of yoga core cross train DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do one segment of the Blast off Belly Fat DVD, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class.
I just cut up a cantaloupe to have for dinner. I'm not crazy about cookies so I'll have some cantaloupe.
Ginger - feel better fast
In the pool yesterday (for some reason I seem to do my best thinking in the pool) I was thinking about a gift for the bag for the shower. I'm thinking of a pot holder. Now I have to check out the prices. Any other suggestions anyone? hmmm...maybe a spatula? What do you all think? Or maybe a packet of seeds for flowers?
Lenora - Vince is going to rip into Denise when she calls saying how most bridal showers are usually in the mother of the bride's house. Since that isn't practical, having it at a winery is sure a step up. He's going to tell her about how the girls aren't rolling in cash and if she wants something formal, the place where she said she wanted the rehearsal dinner isn't it at all. Heck, last time I was there, there were people there in jeans!!! Wouldn't surprise me if his mother said something like "why not have it at the same place where you got engaged?" Denise is NOT going to be happy, but she is going to have to make the choice and live with her decision. He's also going to mention how Jess could very well be looking at cancer (ok, that's somewhat of a stretch -- but it'll get the point across) and she's (D) worried about the bridal shower! She should just be grateful that the girls are willing to do this for her. I have a feeling that Pete is -- I wouldn't say "slow" but uneducated. He only has a high school diploma. We were at Jess' one time and they were playing this game "Cards against humanity". It's really funny. Anyway, he was having trouble reading simple words. Jess' friends had to help him. How sad is that? No, I don't think Pete has a lot of money coming his way. Honestly, I think Denise is probably going to get more. But certainly not as much as Jess. Good luck with the windows
Cathy - how do you get rid of the shoots from the Crepe Myrtles even after the tree is taken down? Paradise doesn't even begin to describe it. Bet you use your pool a lot.
Allie - you are sounding better and better every day. Stay strong! Once before wasn't Tom "nice" to you and then things went back to normal?
Kim - great ideas!!!! Thanks. Glad to hear your mouth is getting better
Joyce - getting colder and colder might not be getting older...it could very well be the loss of weight (padding).
Felicia - I'm so sorry for you
Re - doing a happy dance for you
Well, Ken and Lynette came over tonight. I tell you Lynette mentioned the other day to me that she was looking forward to going in the pool. So I invited her over. And she didn't go in the pool! Vince had his bathing suit on, too. I don't know, what is it?
Katla - thinking only good thoughts for you at the docs. Yea, your son is coming home!
Marti - I think you did very well on your goals for last month. You should be proud
Michele in NC
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Katla - So happy for you.
Kim - Glad you are healing from your fall. A quiet month sounds just the time to get some good habits firmly established.
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Home again ... back in our freezing cold house in far, far southern Australia ... the southern end of Tasmania.
We left my parents' place at about 3:15 pm on Saturday 8 July ... it is now 12:44 am on Monday in the Vancouver area, and we've been home here about half an hour. That's 33 hours of travelling.
We're tired now.
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Kate UK 2
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Morning Ladies~
He is at the point now where he is begging and pleading..he said he still cares alot about me, well thats nice but Love and Trust are an issue, so to bad so sad... you made your bed now lie in it,,7
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