WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018
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grandmallie wrote: »Just letting you all know my dad passed away this morning.
Allie - so sorry. Hugs to you and your family
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Allie ~ Please know that we are all thinking of you and praying for you and your family.3
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Allie - So very sorry. That was unexpected at this point, I believe.
Sending big, BIG hugs to you and your family. . You have been such a good daughter.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Beth: We have a slow cooker, a conventional pressure cooker, and an Instant Pot. We also have both stainless steel and cast iron cookware. The cast Iron is my favorite for frying, or stews. The Instant Pot is also good for stews, bone broth, and chili. DH is the one who wanted an Instant Pot. Our neighbors got theirs first and I got to see it in action. The husband in that family is also a big fan. A few years ago we made big pot of chili in our slow cooker and left it to simmer while we went boating with our DDIL, DS and his best friend's family. All of us got sick as dogs. Food poisoning is not something we ever want to experience again. We replaced the faulty slow cooker with another, but haven't been slow cooker fans since poisoning ourselves with the old one. :noway: The worst cookware we ever had was teflon coated. Nasty stuff when the teflon started peeling. Ugh.:grumble:
Debbie from Boston: Welcome!
Machka: I wash my garden blueberries and pat them dry, then freeze them on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Once they're frozen, I put them into zip lock bags and keep them in the freezer. My plants get organic fertilizer and no spray. We haven't had a bug problem. :flowerforyou:
Lanette: I have the broken brain episode cued up to watch when I finish here. Thanks!!!
(((Allie))) I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad will still be with you in your heart and your memories. 
We're working on packing today for the trip that begins next week. We're a bit worried about food and DD's house, but we'll take care of ourselves and our daughter will be a huge help. When I visited there last year, DD cooked the best meal while we were there, and she'd just given birth. Her MIL doesn't cook. Friends dropped off food sometimes and there was a lot of junk food available all the time.
Favorite Breakfast: 1/2 C low fat cottage cheese with blueberries on top and loads of coffee sweetened with stevia drops. I still have plenty of frozen blueberries from my own bushes. I'll buy organic frozen blueberries if/when I run out of my own.
Professional life: I worked for the Unemployment office as a claims taker and adjuster right out of college because there were no teaching jobs available. I learned a lot in that job! Later on when my kids were in school I volunteered at the school and they eventually hired me as a teacher. I taught all elementary grades except kindergarten over the years and ended my career as an 8th grade social studies teacher of US history from the beginning of time through the civil war, plus government, and economics.
Volunteer experience: I was a City Councilor for many years in the town where we raised our kids. This position "paid" $20 toward our monthly water bill. I am currently a member of our town's planning commission. We meet monthly.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe
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Yesterday's visitor. Three day old pygmy, Freckles. Mama wanted nothing to do with her so our daughter-in-law is bottle feeding her every few hours. She fell asleep leaning against the recliner
Janetr OKC
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Allie, sorry you have lost your dad. You can be assured in the fact that you were there for him and doing all you could to make his last days easier. You have set a good example of living in a way that you will have no regrets later. So glad you have little Alfie to ease your sorrow. We all need a hugging friend!
Well, after five days of semi-fasting (consuming less than 500 cals a day) I have made it into the 120's, my Happy Place. Now I just have to stay here! That seems to be the impossible part for me. But I am going to try to implement mini-habits around my diet. I don't need to worry about the exercise part as that is easy and natural for me, built into my lifestyle. But because of my constant activities, I burn a lot of calories and I need a lot of calories to fuel my movement. I am going overboard though and over fueling so that is what I must figure out. Fuel but not too much! I will be putting my focus on filling up on healthy fuels that will actually give my body all the nutrients it needs instead of just hitting my sweet tooth so often.
Lanette, if you want to get the benefits of HIIT fast, I can recommend swinging the kettlebell if you can. I find that I am panting after 15 or 20 swings of my 8kg bell just as if I'd been running sprints. Heart beating fast! I can do this inside no matter what the weather and the bell can be easily put behind my reading chair when I am done with my workout. I also do squats with it and lift it up over my head and I feel like I get a good workout in very quickly. No need to drive to the gym or get dressed up.
Supposed to be meeting my best friend, who is a herbalist with her own laboratory and business "Hira Laboratories" for a garden ramble and lunch...but it is pouring with rain this morning. We have been best friends for 30 years through thick and thin. So much in common...gardening, horses, health and Christianity. And tomorrow I am driving to my daughter's new home, after I finish my office work, to stay the night and celebrate her birthday with her. I bought her a pearl necklace and bracelet while I was in Vanuatu.
What supplements do the brokenbrain people recommend? I take Ginkgo and Ginseng, Dong Quoi, Go Meno Free, St Johns Wort as my main ones, and if I have money (not lately!) I will add in other good herbs and minerals like magnesium and glucosamine. I also take herbs sprinkled on my food or just eat the seeds, like fennel and fenugreek and rosemary. And I am big on garlic and onions. Love my brocolli. And I eat seaweed and feed it to my horses. You all know I am sipping my turmeric mocha coconut drink while I'm speed typing this! For cold drinks I drink kombucha or make my own ginger, lemon, beetjuice and honey combo. I hope to be Youthing to my dying day. Wendy 4 -
Allie, so sorry for your loss. 0
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((((((Allie)))))0
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My sister's memorial service is Friday, the 26th, in Denver. We will drive up there weather permitting. Its about an 8-9 hour drive. We'll take the dogs and stay in a pet-friendly hotel. My nieces provided photos to the mortuary and they have posted a video on-line, I cried through most of it. So many memories, happy and sad. Where have all those years gone?
Having said that it brings to mind pretty much what Heather said earlier. At 68, I feel the best and am in better physical shape than I have been in my entire adult life. I am determined to continue with exercising and eating healthy which none of my older sisters have seemed to think important. I am determined to be in the best physical shape possible and to enjoy every day.
I love this group and truly depend on it to keep me motivated and the knowledge that I can do this. I enjoy the diversity in eating, exercise and habits that each one brings to the group. I learn something new every day here.
Janetr OKC
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Just popped on while on a break between cooking/baking things and saw the most recent news:
Allie- I am so sorry to hear the news of your dad's passing. My mind went immediately to the pictures you posted of your trip that you took for his school reunion. The smiles and memories you shared are so special. Sending much love and supportive hugs to you!
Janet- SEnding hugs to you as you continue your grieving over your sister's passing. Hugs and peace to you and your family!
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Allie prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of your father.1
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grandmallie wrote: »Just letting you all know my dad passed away this morning.
Oh, Allie, I am so very sorry. I wish I were close enough to hug and/or help you.
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Just tried out a new IP recipe. Chicken Vindaloo. In the UK Vindaloo is often a shorthand for a HOT curry, but actually it is a vinegar marinaded dish from Goa. It's in the IP Indian cookery book. Turned out great and fairly slimming. DH was a bit dubious about the vinegar, but it was fine. I will use a bit less next time. Nice to find a new "keeper".
Dessert is stewed apricots. Yum. DH is the fruit monitor, so he shops and prepares all the fruit, fresh and stewed. We have it with my IP yoghurt. We use mainly stevia for sweetening, but he often adds a splash of liqueur or fruit juice.
He also is the washer upper and the kitchen tidier and the rubbish man. (Trash) Am I a lucky woman? He makes most of the tea and our once a day coffee.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Allie, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. This truly does make the trip for his reunion all that more special. You did a lot to make his time more comfortable and pleasurable and I'm sure he truly appreciated all of your hard work. I too am happy that you have Alfie to comfort you. I'm also glad that you took your dad to make his final arrangements, one less thing that you need to do now. I'm sure you will have your hands full getting his home dealt with. Wish I was closer and could give you a hand, will have to settle for {{{HUGS}}}.
Janetr, Freckles is so cute! {{HUGS}} for you too as you grieve your sister's passing. Travel safe.
I have been drinking warm water with lemon in it to keep my mouth busy and trying to keep the sweet tooth satisfied with the lemon flavor instead. It's sort of working, but I seem to be retaining water, which I think is kind of weird. Will wait and see what the scale says on Wed. I have been very tempted to peek, but want to attain at least one of my goals this month. The rest of them are on decidedly shaky ground.....sigh.
Welcome to the new folks! I am really enjoying hearing about lifestyles from the different parts of the world that everyone is from, sometimes very enlightening! Also interesting to hear different habits, cultures etc that we all live with.
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Lisa, even though the temp isn't warm, the beach looks lovely! Glad you and Corey were able to get away and enjoy some "you" time!
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Hugs Allie and Janet.1 -
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Here I go again! I'm going to try to start making better, healthier decisions. My friend gave me her Fitbit. I think it does help me be more aware of step, and such. I hope everyone is doing well in the New Year.5
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ALLIE so sorry to hear about your loss
Kate UK1 -
I got a NSV compliment at church today. A woman in the congregation said she likes to watch sing because she can tell I sing from my heart. Made my day! Margaret 11
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Allie, I am so sorry.
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Grandmallie - I'm so very sorry to hear. my heart is with you.1
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(((((Hugs))))) Allie, and Janet.. My condolences.....
Starting, yet again, logging, and doing my exercises nightly. My step father passed away on New Years eve, recd a call last week from my step sister, and posted his obituary on Facebook last Sunday, for all of you that are my FB friends. Looking at the world with more appreciation. The fact that I am aging, is of really no consequence to me. That I can put two feet on the floor every day, receive hugs from my husband, calls from my kids, and see the world thru healthy eyes is really all that matters huh? I do operate better when I log my food on here.
I have been reading this thread like a child watching you all turning the jump rope. Waiting until I feel competent to slip in and jump! I can get complacent, happily off to the sidelines unknotting your jump ropes, or painting the handles pretty colors. In the group, but not really IN it. Its a safer existence, but its not really challenging. Its called settling for what comes my way, a way of living that I have down to a T.
I need to put on the damn tee shirt that we have. We have tee shirts don't we? What would they be, if we did?
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Becca
Oregon
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Ah, Becca, glad to see you here. Hated seeing you dismissed as "stepchildren," in your stepdad's obituary, and not even named, when that was not at all what he was to you, but I kept my peace on Facebook. Missed you. Glad to see you step back in the jumprope... I trip over it constantly myself.
Love,
Lisa in NC1 -
(((Allie))) Still thinking of you.
janetr: That little goat is adorable. Baby goats are so appealing. I always look for them at the fair.
Janet OKC: Congratulations!!! I also feel like you and Heather about my own current health. I am in the best shape of my life, both mentally and physically. I credit this group of women and the system here at MFP for empowering me to change my eating and exercising. I have far better and a healthier diet and lifestyle than ever before and I feel great! :bigsmile:
Janet: I am so sorry that you've lost your sister. I hope you come to remember the good times you had with her and experience a continuing bond of love.
tuliplor: I remember your photo. Welcome back!
Becca: Welcome back! I missed you while you were gone.
Lanette: Thank you so much for the links to the broken brain episodes. I treasure each one! I sent a link to the Broken Brain Episode 4, Autism and ADHD to my daughter. She supervises work with children who are in a group home/school and I thought it would have value for her.
Have a great day, everyone!
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
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LisaInNCNow wrote: »Ah, Becca, glad to see you here. Hated seeing you dismissed as "stepchildren," in your stepdad's obituary, and not even named, when that was not at all what he was to you, but I kept my peace on Facebook. Missed you. Glad to see you step back in the jumprope... I trip over it constantly myself.
Love,
Lisa in NC
Awe Lisa, that we were named with just our first names, was fine enough for me, as he met, and married my mother so late in life. My two older sisters were out of the house already. He just had to accept an angry, emotional teenager, (me), which he did. In such a short time, he managed to help my mother transform me into a confident, loved, adventurous young woman. I didn't really know his children from other marriages, and they were the ones that wrote his obituary.
We need longer ropes!!!!
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Katla, hugs neighbor! I am missing my Navy son confined to base with no internet, and phone privileges. Especially during the holidays! Hopefully we will all make up for it by living with him come May. I still have positive hopes it will happen. Have the rock I found from Whidbey island, on my coffee table as good karma that it will happen.
Hugs!
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