WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Beth and Mary – I have used a weighted hula hoop; and, it will bruise you up when you start out. It took me a while to get it going; but, then I would do 100 rotation, and up it by 25 3x a day. I got to the point that I could do it easily for 1000 rotations. I then moved to a heavier weighted on; but, then I had a wreck and could not do it (rotator cuff now since healed; but, I have just not gotten back to it. It worked the core very well; and, if I had been less heavy (as I am now) I am sure that I’d have a good core packed in there. Now that I am close to my goal, I will take it back up, starting with the lighter one. It really helps around the middle.
Michele – I don’t know what I thought Vince would look like but, I would have never envisioned him with long hair, not even gray hair. I know things were probably stressful for you; but, now you don’t have to run into them unless you are at Denise and Pete’s place and they have invited you up. When Will and Tami got married, I told her I had something that was ‘old, borrowed, and blue’ … all she needed to do is come up with the ‘new’ item. I let her ‘borrow’ the necklace that I made out of Louis’ beaded baby ID bracelet. She was so thrilled. She clasped it around her bouquet. It has the absolute smallest chain running through it. I used to wear it all the time; but, then, I could not wear anything else. When I got my ‘medic alert’ necklace, it kept getting tangled up together. It takes someone else clasping it because it is also a necklace that doesn’t hang down very far. I saw it in my DMnL’s jewelry box when we were going through it to find the little 3-diamond band she wanted me to have. I had to get it cut down to a ‘pinky’ ring because it was so dainty.
Yvonne in TX – My insurance when up about $39 a month. It already takes well more than ½ of my retirement check; but, still a lot ‘cheaper’ than it would cost to buy my prescriptions. I guess that isn’t too bad of an increase; and, I am glad that we decided to go to a ‘cash only’ plan for bills. Paid them all off and now, if we don’t have the cash’ for it, we just save up. That was before my dishwasher broke. But, I haven’t said anything, just ‘shut up and wash by hand’. I am glad that Jenn’s Mom is coming out to cook for Thanksgiving, because it I had had to do it, the guys were going to have to clean up. I would not have care ‘what games were on TV’. Maybe we’ll get it by the end of the year. Told him that when we get it installed I wanted Randy to come do it; because I want the disposal taken out (we aren’t really supposed to have one on a sewer system). He said that the pipes were not slanted in the proper angle and the last time we had him out here he could not reach behind them to do it. Said when we got ready to remove it, he would be able to hook it up for the dishwasher.
A friend of mind works in a Health Sharing ministry in my home town. He works one or two days a week doing dentistry (but there are certain rules they go by) on a sliding scale of income.
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Yvonne- we're going without health insurance. We looked into the Christian site but still too expensive and too much out of pocket. We decided to bank what we would pay for health care then by the end of the year we would have $19,000 towards health care. I see a holistic Dr which is out of pocket anyways.
Lenora - I really tried with the hula hoop it just never worked!
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Beth- so glad you got the basement level of your house as a place to make an exercise room! You definitely have a lot of equipment. I tried the weighted hula hoop and all it did was bruise me! If you need any help with kettle bell workout let me know!
The weighted hula hoop is a killer ... my midsection was so bruised when I first started that my primary at a regular visit quietly asked if I was in an abusive relationship ...
I will definitely ask if I need help with the kettle bells ... thank you!
Beth
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Evening ladies my dad is down , yapping my ear off.he is excited but I need to sleep..I'm doing the driving..made him scrambled eggs and English muffin for dinner.5
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Hi Gals,
Machka – pm me and I’ll send you one.
Katla – sending good thoughts for Hazel (that’s my grandma’s first name)
The open enrollment for health insurance just opened in CA so I too will be hunting, my premiums went up over 300% oh my… I did hear about the ministry co-ops and will also be checking them out as a religion neutral person sometimes I don’t fit in that BUT a friend told me to look into the Amish and Mennonite ones as they are geared to the non-attached to a particular church..
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Happy November everyone! Barbie, when I first met you here on MFP, you had the same saying on your page,
so I copied it and put it in my food notes every day. I still love it, and use it.
My goal for this month is to stay as clean and healthy as possible despite my constant meals out ! Keeping it simple this month!2 -
Have any of you had experience with a health sharing ministry? Right now that's what I'm looking at and I've found some fairly promising options. We're not religious but I think we can agree with most of their standards-of-belief statements in good conscience.
-Yvonne in TX
While I have not personally been in a health sharing ministry I have two family members that have been members for years of one. They love it and have never had a problem with getting bills paid. They have had some extensive bills too. Do be aware that sharing ministries can exclude pre-existing conditions. My sister's right knee was not covered due to long standing issues before they became members but her left knee was covered and she got a knee replacement. The cost is very affordable, much much lower than any insurance they could have gotten. There are several cost sharing programs that are not religious based out there.
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November goals:
1. Watch the Astros win the World Series tonight
2. Log each day
3. Keep my macros at 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbs (or stay as close as possible)
4. Run 3 times a week for the first 3 weeks, one run being a long run of 15+ miles. Fourth week is easy runs/walks before race weekend.
5. Get a massage weekly! (yes!) Stretch twice daily
6. Have my Christmas shopping finished by November 30th.
Marcelyn
Hopeful in Houston3 -
Katla Little Hazel (I love old-fashioned names) will be going through some changes...and everyone around her will certainly have to learn how to manage her blood sugars...so sending love and lots of strength to all of you as you go through this transition.
Janetr There can never be too many pictures of Mia. That last one is particularly precious. Made my heart happy.
November Daily Goals
LESS:
Log
Exercise
Sleep
Stretch
Karen in Virginia1 -
Good evening Ladies!
Barbie, thank you so much for keeping us together and accountable for another month.
Here is my step granddaughter Trinity as the Cookie Monster.
October was not good for me, especially mentally, which has caused me to go off track. I know I have gained weight but not too enthused to find out how much. My goal for November is to get back on track.
Love and hugs to everyone.
Chris in MA8 -
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
Rori, I’m so glad your brother is home and on the mend. Now you get well and take care of yourself.
Janetr, when I see the pictures of Mia, I just want to reach through the screen and hug her. She always has such a happy face.
Joyce, the girls are soooo cute.
Heather, glad you made the decision to move and I just hope the selling end of things goes fast and easy for you.
Kelly, I think you are so right about our adult kids when back home with us. They want to be an adult until it comes to doing chores or the hard stuff and then are more than happy to let mom do it.
Katla, so sorry to hear about your DGD. Will keep her in my prayers.
Margaret, trying to keep the heating bills down is a challenge for all of us, no matter the climate. Yours is more of a challenge for sure, but we keep our house pretty chilly to try and save.
Terry, that is terrible to be without power for so long. I hope there are no more delays. Thank goodness you have the facilities at work.
Yvonne, I can’t believe you pay that kind of premiums and none of those tests are covered by your insurance. Wow.
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.
Pepper, our poodle went to the groomer today. He is a fussy little boy when anyone, including us, tries to groom him in any way. We’ve never understood how they could even groom him but we have been going there for years. Today was his last visit there, as they fired him as a client. LOL They said he is just too hard to handle, even though they put a muzzle on him. The shop has changed owners a few time over the years and both these ladies are new groomers. Luckily DD just met a lady that used to do his grooming at that shop and she has opened a new shop not far from there. She said she would love to get to groom Pepper again. We will see.
Sending love, good thoughts and cool sunshine to all of you. And [url=http://yoursmiles.org/t-
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Did a walking DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jari Love's Get Ripped and Chiseled DVD.
Went for my bloodwork today. Fasting -- yuk. I bring something for me to eat in the car after they draw the blood. I found out that really Vince and I should go for our bloodwork the day before our physicals. The lab won't pick up my sample until 1:00 and my appt is at 1. I thought they did it in their office so the MD would have it that day, but they don't for our insurance. So he won't have the results in time for my appt. Oh well....live and learn. I would think that the front desk should have said something.
janetr - Mia is absolutely adorable
Joyce - adorable Princess Lea (especially like the hair, so realistic) and Dorothy
I was reading a book on my tablet while waiting for T or T'ers. I kind of like it, I can take it to the MD office. Just wish the library had more options for books. Have leftover candy in the car to return to WalMart. The opened bags are in Vince's office for him to have and to be out of my sight.
evie - I think it would be cool if Denise saved the handkerchief/bib and used it for her daughter/son if she has one one day.
Vince closed up, took decorations in, and he said that there were a few cars that went by our house last night. We should have stayed open for giving out candy. Could have gotten rid of some more. Maybe he had an alternative reason (there'd be more for him)
Lisa - "she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes, she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes"....Safe travels.
About Halloween celebrations -- every year the kids always loved going to Vince's work for Halloween. Actually, that's their biggest holiday. They'd REALLY do it up for the kids and they'd get lots and lots.
Went to WalMart EARLY this morning. Got a few inflatables, mostly candy (not sure why I got so much, but it was dark chocolate mints and I think I can probably take some up to Jess' for Thanksgiving). Only 50 calories each (York peppermint patties. Vince wasn't happy that I got a York product, but I told him that as soon as Mars puts out a lower calorie candy, I'll buy that. Plus, it has to be dark chocolate)
M - how interesting about your pumpkins! Very few seeds, interesting. When I roast butternut squash or spaghetti squash, I usually microwave it for a few minutes. That makes it easier to cut.
Heather - good luck to you on the house. What are pasties?
Mary - is Arizona one of the states that doesn't turn their clocks back/forward? I know Hawaii is. If they don't, guess you have to change back and forth when you go to MN? Which time do they keep, DST?
Terry - good for you having only one candy! That's all I had yesterday, too
Katla - diabetes can be controlled. I know it's still a worry. Great way to look at it from Lisa
Was late for my physical appt. In order to have it with the MD I would have had to reschedule, which I really didn't want to do. So I went to a practicioner. Sometimes it's good to go to someone new. Got my flu shot and my arm is a bit sore now.
DJ - hopefully, this lady will work out grooming Pepper.
Michele in NC
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Thanks Barbie for the new thread. You are a gift to all of us.
Katla- sending prayers for Hazel and your whole family. My mom and brother were diabetic but at a later age. Bless her heart I is hard for a little one to understand.
November goals:
Log everyday
Get it at least 8000 steps a day
Check in with MFP friends
Suebdew in TX2 -
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Michele- we don't have daylight savings time in Arizona. We are MST. So, during Daylight Saving Time in other states like Mn we are 2 hours different. Then when Mn goes back to CST we are only 1 hour different. The Navajo Nation in NE Az does observe DST on the reservation. Sorry your arm is sore from the flu shot! My DH and I have never had a flu shot and have never had the flu.
Today I did laundry at the laundromat at our resort. While I waited I sat in the hot tub and swam in the pool! Now we're going to take Shep for an evening walk. Then sit out by the fire and relax! We absolutely love winter in AZ! 30 degrees was the high at our house in Mn and it's snowing!
Mary from Arizona3 -
Let there be light! Power came back on today about 7pm! Of course that was after we bought battery powered lights on the way home. Oh well, I’m sure the power will go off sometime this winter.
Ate terribly today and feeling awful. Got to get back on track tomorrow for sure. Hope I didn’t do too much damage weight wise. I think I was depressed today. Work is crazy, coworker irritating and no power all combined to send me over the edge today.
Goals for November:
.start kettlebell excercises
.lose 3 lbs to get me below 200
.be more introspective and focus on the inside as I’ve spent the last 6 months focusing on how I look on the outside
Off to bed and book.
Terry in the light in VT
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After many days of being annoyed by my bangs in my eyes, I finally went off to get them cut. I had to wait a long time but I had an ebook on my phone so I was well entertained while waiting. Next stop was the chiropractor. I came home with no energy and no desire to do anything so Jake and I watched TV and I rode my exercise bike and knitted. Now I really want to go to bed, but can I really leave the 7th game of the World Series? I am so grateful that my challenges and frustrations are so minor and so easy to repair.
Started the new month with 16,000 steps, over two hours riding the exercise bike, and a great line dance class.
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Barbie: You talked me into watching the World Series. Amazingly, it is still on! Thanks! :bigsmile:
Katla3 -
THEY WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Needless to say downtown Houston is Crazy right now..... streets are filled with celebrations.
I'm actually a Cubs fan (life long) and am glad the Cubs didn't make it this year and play against the Astros, would have been a tense house here. lol
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