WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR FEBRUARY 2018
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I bought out the light and fit Greek toasted marshmallow today. It’s the last of a limited run. I love to dip my apple slices in it.
Okie4 -
Grnwoodtree - If you use any icon other than the ones under the smiley face at the top of the writing oblong the post will cut off. Any phone icon will cut it off.
Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Kristingjertsen-lol that is where I am at as far as fitness goals are concerned. I want to get back into running, but am having a slow go recovering from ankle, then knee injuries. I am an at home childcare provider, so I am on my feet all day. My short term fitness goals are just what you mentioned; functional fitness. I am 51 and have at least 15 more years of doing this job, ahead (need to get my house paid off). Thanks for the book suggestion! I got a screen shot of it and plan to look for it when I go to the library this weekend.
Granny hairs- I have dark hair, so I have been plucking and tweezing my way through life. There have been times when I have gone in and had some one do a facial (chin, lip, brow) wax; but when I get home, I ALWAYS find stragglers. And what is it with those lone, rogue hairs that appear (I swear that they weren't there yesterday) one day, seemingly out of nowhere, but they are an inch long! !!!???
DH came upstairs, still complaining about the roof of his mouth. It looks fine, I think it is just sensitive right now. He was a bit peeved and asked if I have ever burned anything that bad, before. I told him my "burn" story. When I was younger, I worked in restaurants. I was traveling to open a new restaurant in the chain I worked for and at the hotel, I showered and was getting ready for my day. There was limited space for makeup, curling iron, etc., so I placed my plugged in curling iron in a chair by the bed. I am sure you all know what happened next...yeah, I sat down, bare buns on the curling iron. Ummm...blisters where I have never had them before. I guess if I ever grew unwanted hair in that area, it all got burned off. So yes, dear husband, I know the pain. Believe me, I would rather have a blister on the roof of my mouth than between the butt cheeks. That smarts!
Quiet day today with the kids. I think they are all tired, too. Baby was dropped off with mama complaining that he was up all night. SO...he has been sleeping a lot today. I feel bad for mama; but sleeping babies make for an easier day!
ttfn xoxo KJ7 -
Hello all, I am 63, so I guess I qualify. Maybe overqualified - HA! Just joined this site yesterday as I start on my journey to a healthier and skinnier me. Currently weigh 190 with goal of 140. I was there 18 years ago. Doc has me on a low carb, high protein diet. All new to me. I did weight watchers about 5 years ago - it didn't stick but a bad hip got in the way. That was replaced in 12/17 so no excuses anymore. Nice to meet you all! Marsha (in Asheville NC) PS - lived in Jackson WY for 7 years prior to this location. I miss it but while we are having 71 degree weather today and they are still buried in snow, I just smile!7
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Allie - If you are not getting a monthly/weekly amount as alimony, you are giving Tom exactly what he wants. Do not sign a refinance on the house. You would be better off to REQUIRE him to put both houses on the market and sell them (as is), Family house AND Florida home and get 1/2 of the proceeds and make him have them apprised before putting them on the market. If he is going to refinance the family home, there won't be anything because he'd be a fool to refinance it for more than he owes on it. Same thing for the Florida home. He is trying to get out of paying you ANYTHING concerning the homes. Don't be foolish. Getting 1/2 of his retirement is probably going to have to have the settlement agreement approved by the Judge. You've paid your attorney enough for her to take this action to court, if you has thus far paid her $10,000. That's enough to pay 2 attorney's to go to court. She should have never told you to sit down and work out a settlement with a spouse who has not been agreeable in any manner so far. She should have told the court she was prepared to take the case before the Judge as a bench trial, because his attorney has NOT shown she has good cause not to be there and ask that she be 'held in contempt of court and fined'. At this point, what it sounds like you've done is pay for TomCat's sorry-@$$ed attorney who has never shown up for any proceedings. Either TomCat did not pay her or he never had one. To say the least, you are getting royally screwed. The court could conceivably order him to pay you for time lost from work because his attorney refused to show up. That is IMHO only. Once you sigh an agreement that TomCat's crocodile tears have formulate, and you don't have enough money to pay your monthly bills, you aren't going to get much sympathy. Fight for what you need. If you were being totally unreasonable, your attorney would have told you so. TomCat is only looking out for himself. Enough said. Won't ever, make any more comments about your divorce, period.6
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Lisa, I have to admit I'm kind of surprised by your daughter's reaction to the news that you and Corey will be moving on once her hubby gets back. She had to have known that would happen, that you weren't going to stay indefinitely. I guess she's gotten very used to you being there and doesn't want to have to get used to you not being there again.
Kerri, what part of Canada are you in? I'm on Vancouver Island. There are a few of us here!
Had a post done up last night, put my tablet down, it turned sideways and went back a page so I lost my post! Annoying to say the least, but oh well.
Yesterday morning when I got up my lower back was so sore I could barely walk, had to spend 20 min sitting on my heating pad just to be able to get mobile. It wouldn't have been so bad but I had to go to work. I survived. When I got home, I spent more time on the heating pad, then after supper for a few hours. Found some ibuprofen that I forgot I had (brand new bottle!), took one of those and headed for bed. Well!!! I did notice that the heating pad had loosened things up considerably and then when I woke up around 3 a.m. I realized I had no pain! It was wonderful! I have a bit of pain this a.m., took another ibuprofen before I left for work, but I'm feeling almost normal! Course, this means I don't have any excuse to not exercise, but that's okay too. I will be taking it easy, and just pushing the envelope ever so lightly! Sure don't want to re-injure, that really sucked.
I like the electrolysis for getting rid of unwanted hair. It does hurt a bit, but there are two products out there, one is called Emla, the other is Maxilene (not sure of the spelling for that one), they are topical numbing agents. My upper lip is very sensitive, so I put Emla on 30-45 min before my app't and it all goes fine. Most of it I don't feel at all. The chin ones are bearable, for the most part. The pain is also very fleeting, it's just while the probe is actually delivering the electric blast to the hair follicle that you feel anything and that's only for a quick second. I have been getting some on my lower legs done as well. I don't have enough hair on my legs to bother waxing or anything like that, there's just the odd one here and there, so getting them zapped works for me. It stings a bit also, but again, it's bearable. I don't think the same hairs are growing back, but there are a lot of hair follicles on the average skin, so it does take time to get all the little devils! I have noticed that I do occasionally get one that appears out of nowhere too! It's like they wait until the day after I've gone for treatment and then pop out! lol My gal doesn't charge huge amounts, I only do 10 min appointments and it's just over $20. Compared to my chiro and massage therapist, she's a real bargain!
I have to agree with other posters, while I find I prefer the elliptical trainer to the treadmill and have found that it gives me more bang for my buck, the best exercise for burning calories is the one that you will enjoy doing!
Wow! This post got really long really quickly! lol Did not mean for it to be, but....
Anyway, hope everyone has a great day/night! "Talk" to you soon!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island3 -
GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »Allie - Either TomCat did not pay her or he never had one.
I've been suspecting this for a while. My ex-husband was an attorney, and this was common. Attorney's won't do work without pay, generally speaking.
Hang in there, Allie. I am frustrated for you. This has dragged on way too long.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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MARY trying the 5 week KB workout but don't have a pull up bar, do you, if not what do you do instead. I'm using the heaviest for the squats and swings but a lighter one for the press. Any advice would be great.
MARSHA welcome to this group, you are one of our younger girls I think. I'm 73 in May, Heather is 68, not sure about anyone else's age
Kate UK
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Didn't go back to bed. Thought rain was going to stop, but not.... so, playing on computer for now and watching TV.
RV Rita4 -
Granny hair is that what you would call the three to five hairs that pop out on my chin, seemingly have titanium screws in their roots ( so take tremendous force to pluck) and are much darker than the hair on my head? lol- first started noticing these in my twenties. Every two months or so I’ll feel one on my chin again and am obsessive about plucking it ASAP. My lack of three dimensional vision makes plucking these a challenge - but I always (eventually) overcome!
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I'm in love with Dannon's Light and Fit Strawberry Cheese Cake yogurt! Just saying....
My DH and I have been doing the heavy meal at lunch after a light breakfast. I have lost 1 lb which for me is great!
Carol
I LOVE their Pumpkin Pie yogurt they have in the fall, I buy a bunch at once lol. CONGRATS on the pound. Good job.
Janetr OKC3 -
An hour yet before we get to the hotel, and still got all this on my mind.
One reason Kelsey's angry is because she's on a waiting list for the toddler in on-base daycare, and refuses to consider any other option. Until we got here, she had an old friend watch her at the house. Who let the little one pee on the couch, smear makeup all over the carpet, and so on. Daily disaster.
The other reason is that we said we'd be here until June. Which made sense when her husband was coming back May 15!
Anyway, whoever said "too many adults" was spot on. He's a terrific guy, but the chaos and noise triples when he's home. Unbearably.
Blah. Tired of thinking about it all. Thanks for letting me vent.
Lisa in NC8 -
Yo peeps
Welcome new peep-erssss
I don’t talk much here but I’m with u in spirit. Got a question for me just ask.
I’m the resident boot strapper on-er. I’ll give you a swift kick if u need it to get u back in gear
Hello Boot Strapper On-er! haha that's funny. I'm new and I am glad to meet you. Love the picture of the golden. My late husband and I raised them for years, such a great breed, loving and sweet.
In the past, I've hit the diet ground running, lose fast and furious then burn out (last attempt resulted in losing 30 lbs in 5 months and gaining it back in three). My prayer is that I use wisdom and look at the long term 'lifetime' kind of eating changes rather than how I've always done and failed. It is surely good to be back on the wagon, though. I'm glad I met you. If I ever ask you to kick, make it quick please.6 -
okiewoman510 wrote: »I bought out the light and fit Greek toasted marshmallow today. It’s the last of a limited run. I love to dip my apple slices in it.
Okie
OH YEH, I love it too lol
Janetr OKC2 -
Kelly - arrgggghhh you just gave me the shivers all the way to my toes. That's the most painful story.
Janetr OKC1 -
I think I like this group! :-)
My meal plans have been going well this week. My hubby and I maintain separate houses, which is a little weird but he has anxieties that causes stress on the marriage so it was best that we live for awhile under 2 roofs. I love the man and I understand his anxieties so we make it work. We are working at combining our houses this year because I am retiring and we can not afford to maintain the 2 houses and do what we want to do. We are fixing up his house (since I am in an apartment) to make it a little more wheel-friendly and have been taking the time. It is a little unusual but we are building two master bedrooms (mine on the main floor and his upstairs) as this gives us both "safe" zones when anxieties arise - plus, he snores!!
This weekend we are going away for a cross country/snowshoe get away...test my will power for unplanned food (restaurant mainly). We will be with a group of friends - it will be fun.
We celebrate anniversary #4 tonight (actually was on the 14th) at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra!! Then pack and leave for our weekend get away!10 -
Hmmm everyone doing so well, I seem to be on idle, these days. Waiting for the doctors to get their act together, meanwhile keeping tabs on husband, but trying no to seem like I am. Tomorrow I am getting my crab feast on! Then I can wack at its shell, till the cows come home, getting messy. Yes I shall put on the bib they hand out! My dear husband doesn't do anything related to seafood. He refers to seafood as bait. Anytime I do get a chance to visit a restaurant, if they have seafood, I order it!
Looking forward to speaking with eldest son on 19th when he's able to. During January he was suppose to connect with his detailer on where his next billet station is, but as he was on restriction, he missed the window on that. Sometime later he will contact the detailer again. His choices are limited though. He texted last Sunday that the choices were San Diego or Japan. I told him that Japan would be awesome! For only two years left in the Navy, to explore a place that he adored as a child, would be a great opportunity. We shall see!
Hugs to everyone!
Welcome all new ladies!
Becca
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spikeyhair wrote: »MARY trying the 5 week KB workout but don't have a pull up bar, do you, if not what do you do instead. I'm using the heaviest for the squats and swings but a lighter one for the press. Any advice would be great.
Kate UK
Here are alternatives to pull ups.
https://www.manvsweight.com/pull-up-alternatives/0 -
mjwackerly wrote: »Hello all, I am 63, so I guess I qualify. Maybe overqualified - HA! Just joined this site yesterday as I start on my journey to a healthier and skinnier me. Currently weigh 190 with goal of 140. I was there 18 years ago. Doc has me on a low carb, high protein diet. All new to me. I did weight watchers about 5 years ago - it didn't stick but a bad hip got in the way. That was replaced in 12/17 so no excuses anymore. Nice to meet you all! Marsha (in Asheville NC) PS - lived in Jackson WY for 7 years prior to this location. I miss it but while we are having 71 degree weather today and they are still buried in snow, I just smile!
Marsha, welcome! I’m 63 young too.
Terry2 -
Afternoon ladies. Typing one handed again but this time it's because big ol' 15 pound Mozart is laying on my left arm. I am watching a strange but captivating movie called 'the lady in the van'. It is set in London and this old lady lives in her van in a writers driveway.
Lisa, could your daughter be concerned that your son in law may have PTSD when he comes home and wants your protection?
Katla, tell your husband that he is a dear but it won't work for me. I went to accessibility them voice over. It then gave me a message that said was I sure I wanted to do that sic e it would be changing many levels of the iPad. It gave the option to say yes, but it never would let me click on it and say OK. The only way to back out of the screen was to click on my home page button on the bottom. My daughter usually calls in about a half hour from now and I will ask her to have her husband look at it.
I am so glad to get all of your birthday wishes but it all means that I am going to have to go through two birthday now. It is March 3rd. My sister and I went out yesterday to celebrate it because that is the only day we could on her busy schedule. So now I feel 68 and I won't be until March 3rd and then I will feel 69! See what you guys have done t me??????
Well so far my Lyrica hasn't made me loopy or anything. Only thing I feel is that my mouth feels like the desert. My tongue and lips are so dry. Drinking water doesn't help. Having my husbands wintergreen mints is the only thing that helps so far.
Joyce, Indiana5 -
Kerri, I think two houses is a good idea. I often sleep upstairs just to get away from snoring, or so I can sit up reading late. Who says you have to sleep under the same roof, or in the same room. I'm all for giving each other the space you need. Cultural ideas change all the time and I think it is wise to do what works for each person individually.
Well, Sisters, my volcano blew last night. LOL. Must have been some bottled up feelings from Visitor stress, financial stress and then That Time of the Month hormonal imbalance. I woke up at 3am and felt so angry I couldn't sleep. Had a little cry. Lots and lots of reasons to feel angry, but there was one at the top of the list: all the pallets, boxes, bases, lids, crown boards, feeders, trailers, four wheeler and general bee business excrement that my DH has stored in my horse arena making it impossible for me to ride or train my horses in there. Final straw was a second huge trailer full of stuff parked right in the my last remaining riding corner that he has squeezed me into.
The horse arena is the only flat area on our property. I spent YEARS with a wheelbarrow and shovel to flatten it by hand. (Was better than a gym membership!) I worked and SWEATED to create my riding arena with no help from DH and we didn't have the money to get a machine in. I AM a Digger Machine! Gradually my husband started storing stuff in the corner of the arena and he has spread and spread from an inch to half the arena. Promising it was only temporary, blah blah.
Got up at 3am, put on a headlight and got the wheelbarrow and gloves. Spent four hours moving Chit out of my arena. Worked up a good sweat! Hooked up one of the trailers and dragged it out. Could not get the other one on the tow ball. Had a big row with DH in the morning. Stood my ground and gave him the ultimatum. Either all his chit goes out of my arena, or I go. The CHIT is going. I won. LOL. Maybe I am menopausal. Maybe you can blame this on my female bits, but I think it's just that my good nature gets taken advantage of, and then finally enough is enough and I blow. Sorry for my vent Sisters, I am really tired now from lack of sleep but I am going out to work on the queens again now and I will finish moving all the Chit out of my arena. I will be far too tired to ride in it though. LOL Wendy 13 -
WENDY / EXERMOM : when I am at the gym I can pretty much do everything that I use to. I was doing one legged squats until I hurt my only knee. I could do a 1 leg machine squat with about 80lbs. but now I pretty much skip leg day. Since I have been either crutching or wheeling for the past 6 years...I have incredible forearm and hand strength! At the canoe club we were having a contest as to how heavy can you hold a hand weight with only using your fingers and then crutch 4 feet!! I can carry about 50lbs with my three middle fingers on my right and about 45lbs on the left! The strongest guy could only carry about 30lbs!!! My basic mobility creates a strong upper body.
My workout consists of swimming (set by the hubby) - goal is to partake in the World Fire and Police games next summer.
I am trying to even out my core. Since I only have one leg - the leg side/right side, is strong and the left is not. Its hard to balance core work when you only have one leg stabilizing and working!!!
Once a month we swim 5,000m for a huge endurance test...my best time is 1h45m
My biggest challenge is COMFORT FOOD!!! I love my potatoes (chips, French fries, mashed, baked....)
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Felicia: Functional fitness is a great concept. I'm so glad you shared the idea. I would love for DH to take that class. He wouldn't even if it was next-door and free. :ohwell:
Allie: Lenora is very smart about the whole issue of divorce and property. Please give her ideas to your lawyer and ask the lawyer what she advises. This is your chance for a stable future. Don't give anything to TomCat that is rightfully yours.
Becca: Enjoy your crab. Yum!!! Good luck to your son on his next assignment.
Joyce: I'm glad you took a look at the voice option, and understand completely why you opted not to use it. It was worth a try, though. :flowerforyou:
Wendy: WTG!!! I am so glad that you stood up to your DH and got the arena cleared. I think it is a very big deal and you did the right thing.
Sunkist: I find that comfort food is frequently my enemy. :ohwell: I hope you are able to get things in balance.
It looks like the yoga schedule at the gym will soon be much smaller. One of our teachers is on major overload and needs to get more rest. We will have classes only on Thursday and Friday mornings. I'm planning to fill part of the void earlier in the week with Arrow time --it will be good for both of us. I hope I can be reasonably consistent spending time with him.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." CS Lewis
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Hi Ladies.
Finally getting over this stomach virus. Had my first weigh in and lost 3 pounds. YAY! Still very tired and weak. Hope to be up and around by tomorrow.
Stay well and have a great weekend.5 -
JOYCE the film is based on truth the writer Alan Bennet is great, don't know if you can watch his series of monologues called Talking Heads brilliant. I loved the film too
MARY thanks for the link
Kate UK3 -
Wendy, Are you by chance a Gemini? I know my emotions need to come out one way or another! Either with positive actions, (something you've been denied of when visitors from hell descended on you), or a good cry. Glad you stood your ground with DH. Your arena is a physical representation of freedom. Freedom you haven't had access to. Take it back girlie, and ride!
Hugs!
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Becca15 -
I am sorry that I have let everyone down... `
I am trying to do my best to get through all this..Im not trying to rob the man blind, yes he hurt me , and I will try and keep my lawyer but I have spent 17,500 and will have to pay more to get through the trial..
I will leave here for a bit and will check in when all is said and done..
and Toms lawyer is an *kitten*, even the marshall said she was uncouth .. so he paid 5,000 flat fee and I got the better lawyer ..9 -
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grandmallie wrote: »I am sorry that I have let everyone down... `
I am trying to do my best to get through all this..Im not trying to rob the man blind, yes he hurt me , and I will try and keep my lawyer but I have spent 17,500 and will have to pay more to get through the trial..
I will leave here for a bit and will check in when all is said and done..
and Toms lawyer is an *kitten*, even the marshall said she was uncouth .. so he paid 5,000 flat fee and I got the better lawyer ..
Allie, you are a kind, loving, giving person. You'll be missed. Please do come back soon.
Janetr OKC2
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