WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
Okie, congrats on your loss. You are doing a wonderful job so just keep it up.
Betty, I love the picture of the river. Thanks for sharing.
Joyce, I’ve had to wear one of those clunky boots for 8 weeks. I know I kept driving with it on even though at this point I don’t really remember it. Lol Good luck! (((Hugs)))
Katla, I think the puppets are a wonderful gift for the grands. I hope they will put on a show for you.
Chris, congrats on the raise and on getting rid of the old boss.
Felecia, welcome back. Sorry about your sister and it’s sad that Thanksgiving will always be a reminder for her daughter.
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I had my doctor’s appointment today. My labs were all good and I was really excited that my A1C was 5.1. That is great considering that I have gained weight. He did an x-ray on my wrist and thinks I have a stress fracture that has started healing, so at least no cast. Woo hoo I have a wrist brace to help limit mobility and that has helped the pain already. After my appointment I went to the Moose lodge to help them finish decorating for Christmas. I had told the chairman to contact her committee members to come help but she didn’t because she thought the 3 or 4 of us would be plenty. Needless to say it took 3 hours when it could have been done in 1 if we had more people. Some people you just can’t help, as my DH often says. I was up at 5:00 am and didn’t get a nap so I’m tired. Tomorrow I hope to get my nails done as they desperately need it.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Good evening Ladies!
Thanks so much for the encouraging words, it's been a big help. I logged all my food today, under calorie goal, meditated a bit during my lunch hour which helped me sail thru the afternoon, exercised when I got home before I ate a healthy, tasty dinner. All in all feel so much better and had to share. One day at a time.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of family members and medical issues. Take good care and sending hugs to all those suffering. Cheers to all those celebrating victories, large and small. Love you all.
Must go and get a good night's sleep.
Love and hugs to everyone.
Chris in MA5 -
Did Denise Austin's Quick Burn Cardio DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Prevention's 400 Calorie Fix DVD.
myraknits - personally, I exercise almost every day. But that's just me, sometimes I think I'm addicted to exercise....lol I think most people here exercise fairly consistently. Life does get in the way and sometimes exercise has to take a back seat. But we get back on. People do different exercises, Mary does kettlebells, I like DVD's, barbie walks and uses the exercise bike and does line dancing, Katla does a lot of yoga and riding Arrow (the horse), some people run just to name a few, we all do something different. It wouldn't be a bad idea for you to up your exercise. Start small and before you know it, you'll be doing more than you thought possible. Do something you enjoy.
KJ - on my, a headache with little ones....hope it goes away real fast. Could it be sinuses? Whenever I get a headache like that, I need to take a decongestant.
I keep checking in to see if there is something from Lenora. Wish I knew what was going on. I do have her address. Wonder if I should try to call her? What do you all think?
Had another dance lesson. Personally, I would rather use the money towards landscaping, but it seems that Vince is really interested, he signed us up for 4 more classes. He likes the fact that it's challenging. Why he doesn't want to play mahjongg is beyond me. Talk about challenging the mind! But that's life.....
Rummikub tonight. Made these sausage, cheese and egg appetizers.
mmartin - welcome! Logging is one of the best things you can do. The other is exercise and I see you're doing both
Terry - a closed hand in mahjongg is when you can't call for a tile. In regular hands, if someone puts down a tile that you need, you can "call" for it and it's yours. However, in closed hands you can't "call". That's the main difference. As you can guess, they are harder to do. Last year Jess gave us all the "gift" cards that you described. Denise never turned hers in and neither did Vince. But Jess did take me to the spa. Unfortunately, I made reservations for fewer amenities hoping to save her $$$, but she was expecting the extra amenities. Oh well....
Carol - how horrible that they hit the water line! I sure hope it doesn't affect your foundation.
Becca - I find your stories about the nudist camp to be so interesting! Keep them coming!
Joyce - dear, oh no, another fall. Better take care of yourself, we need you and so does Charlie. So glad the styrofoam was there
M - yea for losing!!! Great report from the doc. Congrats on passing your course
Michele in NC
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After reading "Strong Women Strong Bones", I decided not to increase the weights I'm using but to make each repetition slower (slowing down is very challenging for me). I am already using as much or more weight than she recommends for my age. I've also added some additional exercises.
Jake has gone to Seattle for two nights for a medical procedure. I didn't go with him in order to avoid boarding the pets. I had several hours of figure skating recorded so I've been riding the exercise bike all afternoon so I could watch the skating. I've been interrupted by the dogs several times because they wanted to go out.
Chris, I have found meditation very helpful in my life.
Joyce, I'm sorry to hear about your fall.
Barbie from drizzly NW Washington5 -
Peach, sure hope you can get the water back where it belongs!0
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wildhorsewendy wrote: »
Machka, you and your hubby should come do the Tongariro Crossing with me, if you come to NZ. I have started doing some research and here are some things I've read:
Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.
Often described as New Zealand's greatest day walk, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape.
Mangatepopo Valley
Beginning at Mangatepopo Valley near Whakapapa, the track follows a stream and the edges of old lava flows towards the valley head. Look out for varying patches of vegetation that reveal the age of the surrounding lava rock.
South Crater
At the head of the valley the trail becomes steeper, climbing from the valley to Mangatepopo Saddle between the mountains of Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Stunning panoramic views look out over the volcanic terrain. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Taranaki.
Red Crater
The trail leads from South Crater upwards towards Red Crater, the highest point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The smell of sulphur is a reminder that this crater is still active.
Emerald Lakes
From here you begin the descent, past the stunning Emerald Lakes. The brilliant colour that gives them their name is caused by minerals leeching from the surrounding thermal environment.
Ketetahi Shelter
The trail continues over Central Crater to the old volcanic vent of Blue Lake, before it rounds the flanks of North Crater and descends to Ketetahi shelter. The final section is a long descent through tussock slopes to cool green forest, a refreshing change to the volcanic landscape.
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Rye, pot of gold is a brand of chocolates here in canada. Mince tarts are tarts made with mincemeat which is a combo of fruit and nuts, also flavoured with beef suet. I dislike all things mincemeat related. I believe pavlova is a baked meringue topped with fruit and served as a lighter dessert, again not a fan and lastly, a fruit pudding is similar to a christmas fruit cake and is steamed to cook it. I like those, but they are a lot of work. Usually served with a rum or caramel sauce, or at least that's how it was in my family.1
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Rye, pot of gold is a brand of chocolates here in canada. Mince tarts are tarts made with mincemeat which is a combo of fruit and nuts, also flavoured with beef suet. I dislike all things mincemeat related. I believe pavlova is a baked meringue topped with fruit and served as a lighter dessert, again not a fan and lastly, a fruit pudding is similar to a christmas fruit cake and is steamed to cook it. I like those, but they are a lot of work. Usually served with a rum or caramel sauce, or at least that's how it was in my family.
Thanks, it is so fun to learn of others traditions and foods. For me Christmas tastes are homemade cookies and fudge - oh and also peppermint candy canes. Any and all cookies but especially an anise/Chinese five spice flavored shortbread type of Cookie. I’ve been trying to replicate that cookie for years now - as it was the only store bought cookie we would have and I have no recipe for it.1 -
Pavlova is divine.
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there are no 13 flavours of Pot of Gold or anything here),
We actually went looking for mince tarts during our grocery shop on Sunday,
of course there will be a pavlova on Christmas Day. Plus my husband will likely boil a Christmas pudding
Machka in Oz
Lots of stuff I don’t know!
Pot of gold?
Mince tarts?
Pavlova?
BOIL a pudding? I thought pudding was a desert?
Is Pot of Gold a Canadian thing? Look up Pot of Gold Chocolates in Google and check out the Images ... you'll see what I mean. In Canada, you can pick up a box of fairly ordinary Pot of Gold chocolates for about $5, so they're a common office exchange. A fancy box might be $10.
This is one of the more ordinary ones ...
Mince tarts are ... mince tarts. Again, I'm guessing now that maybe this is a British (Canadian/Australian) thing. I thought everyone ate mince tarts for Christmas!
Back in the old days they were made with mince (meat ... like the meat pies here), but then they started mixing the mince with fruit, and eventually it became more and more fruit, and eventually the only nod to "meat" was a dot of suet. But now they don't even do that.
They call these ones "traditional" even though they don't have any meat or suet in them:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/traditional-fruit-mince-pies/1fb44cb1-8172-4b0a-a450-01c977f9bfad
This is what I buy (I don't bother making mince tarts because it would probably cost me more than what I'd spend in a store).
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/720770/woolworths-fruit-mince-pies
Pavlova ... there's a debate whether this is an Australian thing or a New Zealand thing. It's basically a huge meringue topped with fruit and whipped cream.
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pavlova-3/e62d3cc8-a69d-4ae3-8a6d-5226751a274d
This evening, I'll post a photo of one of mine. This has to be one of my favourite Christmas treats ... SO good. I could eat a pav a day throughout December. But I'd be as big as a house if I did. So I make one ... or maybe 2 ... right around Christmas.
I usually do my pavs with a magic mix egg
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/38986/pavlova-magic-mix-egg
And a pudding is essentially a Christmas cake (fruit cake) ... more or less, perhaps slightly different) which you mix up (mix the ingredients) and instead of baking in an oven, you put it all into cloth, then boil.
You can make it yourself from scratch or buy one ready to boil.
It comes out sort of cake-like, and you top it with cream, or since I don't eat cream, whipped cream and sometimes a syrup of some sort. It's moister than a Christmas cake, almost melt in the mouth.
My husband has done the "ready to boil" ones, but last year he made his own and was it ever good!! I actually got him a pudding steamer/boiler last year ... I'll have to find it and set it out for him. Hint. Hint.
Machka in Oz
(Sorry about the huge images)3 -
Ooooooh Pavlooooova! Love that!!!
Becca drooling in
Oregon1 -
I think the Aussies will state Pavlova is theirs and New Zealand will state its theirs, but really as long as there are chickens, there is enough Pavlova to be shared by all. Amen.
Becca2 -
I have made it to page 64. You know me, keep falling behind.
Joyce- So sorry to hear about your stumble. I hope you are not in too much pain.
Carol - thanks for finding Lenora. She is on my prayer list.
Frankiesgirl21 - Sending prayers for you and your family.
I am having a hard time concentrating these days. My sleep pattern is so disturbed. This being at work at 6 a.m. does not seem to be working for me. Work is stressful even more so now.
Larry got hit in the head by a piece of plywood. It knocked him right over on to his knees which are in rough shape. The wind was blowing like crazy in StandOff. He went out there to paint some doors. The plywood should have been secured. He's gone to bed exceptionally early yesterday and today.
Jheri and her painting partner had a scary situation today. Someone overdosed across the street from them. Chris did CPR while Jheri called 911 and tried to find a kit from one of the businesses. The opiate use here is so bad for such a small city.
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Kate UK0
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Ok, with all this talk of exercise I really need to up my game! I did ½ hr treadmill today. Felt great! I’ve done treadmill for the last 25 years pretty consistently other than the year of treatment. It’s the one thing I know I’ll do regularly. So, I’ll work up to an hour gradually.
Thanks for the inspiration! On the food front, all is well! Back to the diet that worked before... tracking and logging. Feels good to be back on track. Sweet dreams all!6 -
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Happy Wednesday all! First off I want to say to Felicia- So sorry to hear of your sister's passing but so happy you were able to get home and see her before she passed. Just lost my younger sister this past January. Sending big, BIG hugs to you and your/her family.
Myra- Welcome! Nice to read that you are on the road to recovery. I think adding to your walking regime is a great way to boost your exercise. Almost a no brainer if you are a regular walker already.
Machka- The pudding sounds yummy! I wouldn't worry about that 2kg weight gain. I am sure you will have it off in no time!
Joyce- Healing thoughts!
Wendy- That photo is fantastic! Have you been there?
Pip- Love all of your ornaments! Sending special hugs to you as you remember your late husband (Lenny, was it?)
Becca- You are a goofy girl! I bet you keep your hubby laughing as you sing your way through life.
Carol-Ugh! A water line break! What next?! Hope the water dept gets out there and gets it taken care of! That happened to our neighbors earlier this year, unfortunately, they had not moved in yet, so it had been leaking for a while.
The water leak was in their yard, but wasn't noticed until it pooled on the sidewalk. Their yard was "spongy", but nothing seeped into their basement. Fingers crossed for you!
Well, I am calling my PC physician today to set up an appointment to have my left knee checked out. I was having trouble a couple of weeks back. A little pain in the front and back of the knee, but it felt wobbly, like it wouldn't hold my weight. So...I stopped walking with the kiddos for a couple weeks. Well, after four days of walking over the Thanksgiving holiday, I think I may have re injured it? Or over taxed it? Pain is now on the side of the knee and it is a little swollen. I can still walk on it. Feels stiff, but pain only if I turn/twist wrong. DH is worried it is my meniscus. In the meantime, I am not walking or swimming until I see the doc. I am wearing a knee brace and will try to keep the kids off my legs. Grrr...I don't think I will need any surgery. Doesn't feel that painful and I have never had an issue with my bones, joints, muscles, etc. Pretty sure it will just be a couple weeks of less activity, RICE in the evenings (a challenge for me), etc. This means...I HAVE to get back on my high protein meal plan and stick to it, so that the weight doesn't add up as holiday food leaps into my mouth.
On the upside, DH who has been fighting a nasty cold (we all know how men are when they are like this) and the constant battle with his RA; he has been amazing! More active than I have ever seen him as he tries to take care of me. He has become my fetch and carry guy without me even asking. Up and down stairs. Bringing me laundry or folding it himself, he made me sit on the couch last night and brought me dinner. Granted I made dinner, but he made me sit, set me up with my phone, remote controls, beverages, plate, ice pack on my knee. Maybe the best medicine for him is to have a reason to get busy, or some one other than himself to think about...hmmmm....I will keep this in mind, even when I have healed!
Hope you all have a wonderful day! It has been balmy 50's here in West Michigan. We are getting a nice warmish breeze off the lake that is keeping the cold at bay. They are forecasting snow for mid and northern Michigan later this week, but we probably won't see any (that sticks) for a while. Now I am of two minds about the snow. I LOVE snow and I LOVE shoveling. As the primary shoveler, getting snow now, while I am injured, would be a problem. BUT...I SO want a white Christmas...
Well, going to fly and get some pancakes on the griddle for the kiddos. Then brownies into the oven for we have a birthday girl, today! She is two, and sassy. But today she will be two, sassy and happy for birthday brownies. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Machka- The pudding sounds yummy! I wouldn't worry about that 2kg weight gain. I am sure you will have it off in no time!
As of this morning (16 hours ago), the 2 kg was gone. After about 10 days of eating ice cream and mashed potatoes, I tightened up my logging, stuck to a net of 1300 calories per day, and started exercising more.
My plan is to keep it up till just before Christmas and hope to lose another 2 or 3 kg.
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wildhorsewendy wrote: »
Machka, you and your hubby should come do the Tongariro Crossing with me, if you come to NZ. I have started doing some research and here are some things I've read:
Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.
Often described as New Zealand's greatest day walk, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape.
Mangatepopo Valley
Beginning at Mangatepopo Valley near Whakapapa, the track follows a stream and the edges of old lava flows towards the valley head. Look out for varying patches of vegetation that reveal the age of the surrounding lava rock.
South Crater
At the head of the valley the trail becomes steeper, climbing from the valley to Mangatepopo Saddle between the mountains of Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Stunning panoramic views look out over the volcanic terrain. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Taranaki.
Red Crater
The trail leads from South Crater upwards towards Red Crater, the highest point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The smell of sulphur is a reminder that this crater is still active.
Emerald Lakes
From here you begin the descent, past the stunning Emerald Lakes. The brilliant colour that gives them their name is caused by minerals leeching from the surrounding thermal environment.
Ketetahi Shelter
The trail continues over Central Crater to the old volcanic vent of Blue Lake, before it rounds the flanks of North Crater and descends to Ketetahi shelter. The final section is a long descent through tussock slopes to cool green forest, a refreshing change to the volcanic landscape.
That looks wonderful!! You do have some stunning scenery over there!
M in Oz0 -
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