WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018

langman22

Long day so will check back tomorrow.

Terry in VT

kymarai

Kelly- Great news on the knee! Remember to take it easy and lots of hip stretches and strengthening also. That is what my PT had me doing.

M- I just learned where Tasmania was!


Kylia

pipcd34

forgot to transfer my stats over and to lazy to do them from scratch, u know I did stuff anyway

total cal 723

kymarai

The above post was done this morning. Ooops must not have hit post. Better late then never!

Today was one full of potholes....it started off well enough. Caught up with MFP friends, totaled invoices, packed breakfast and lunch, got ready for work. All good! Got to work and there wasn't a smooth event all day. SMH! Couldn't get aol mail to work for some paper my sister in law needed for a closing on a property, finally managed to get it through gmail. Then the closing took place at work since 4 of the people who had to sign were there. We will just leave it at lots of drama. Family selling to family. In between, waiting on customers, answering phones, trying to print statements while aol mail kept going in and out. I finally got to eat lunch at 2! Only 3 of the 20 invoices I totaled this morning even got called to pick up their equipment. The best part of the whole day was that the sun was shining! It didn't even matter that I had on 3 layers as it was cold, as long as the sun shone! Company came over after work. He and husband are still talking. I excused myself to get my steps in and grab something to eat. Not a bad day, just one filled with potholes.

Thank you for listening. Now to check on my notes

Kylia~loving the sunshine in Ohio

wildhorsewendy

Pip, You get the boot if you don't give us proof. LOL

Claudine, I think you're wise to refuse chemical substitutes for things your body can make naturally if you give it the right fuel. The best book I've read on hormones, (and I've read a lot!) is Bio-Young by Roxy Dillon. I also believe diet is a big factor in preventing cancer. No doubt you are super vigilent on that issue with your family history.

Well Sisters, I have some good news to report. This week I have been doing lots of things right. Yesterday I actually went the entire day with No Chocolate, even turning down my favourite chocolate icecream offered to me in a dish by my lovely daughter. Now, I know I do not have the strongest will power when it comes to chocolate, so all I can say is I think following Ernestine Shepherd's diet is stabalizing my blood sugar so that I am able to resist cravings.

There are five more things I am doing right. 1. Eating the same food every day, following Ernie's eating plan fairly closely. 2.Not having any alcohol. 3. Not having any caffeine. 4. Daily run and 3 x a week weights
5.Planning and cooking food ahead of time so no excuse to bomb out. I even noticed more energy when I am doing my running. Ernie's diet has quite a lot of protein in it. But small amounts spaced throughout the day so the body can utilize it. (tuna and egg whites is what I'm eating) enough carbs (oatmeal, brown rice and sweet potatoes) to fuel the endurance exercise I do, running and beekeeping and horses with a little fruit and nuts and a helping of green veggies at each meal. I feel it is very healthy and easy to follow and not too expensive and quick to make. Plus Ernie at 80 years old is living proof that it is a diet geared to vitality and longevity.

Today, I "ran the bridges" which is a pretty loop around the river that runs through our town. One side is all park with big old trees and Jock ran loose, but the other side is a board walk and then a paved path too close to the road so he had to be on a leash there. It took me 55 minutes to run and I added another block loop to make it an hour. Then I carried the new exercycle upstairs to my Movie Room. That was a good workout! LOL Then I tried out the hula hoop and found out that I am not very good at it. LOL. Rye, thanks for telling us that you do improve with practice. I think I got some good exercise repeatedly picking the hula hoop up every time it fell down.LOL Then I went out and worked in the hives. It was very hot today and I am dehydrated and headachy now. Going to put a cup of Inca on (a substitute for coffee that I like a lot) and read for awhile. Wendy

kymarai

Joyce- Happy Birthday! I too love Red Lobster! We don't eat there often as my DH hates to wait anywhere, but it is among my favorites.

Pip- people are strange. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. A picnic table and trash cans....seem useful to me if moving into a new place. Glad someone was able to help you out.

Katla- so sorry your son isn't making it for a visit this weekend. I hope he is feeling better soon and can reschedule that visit.

Pam- Welcome. This is a chatty group but really supportive.

Lanette- I too first thought woo hoo like high five, and then thought no, more like Whoa, that is awful. Didn't thing of it as a bad thing. I will be avoiding that little button!

Katie- Welcome! Those sound like great goals!

Cheri- The house looks beautiful! And I understand about the sunshine.

Wendy- Looks like you had fun!

Rye- I am going to have to give the hula hoop another try. My mom told me the weighted ones were easier to keep up than the dollar store ones. Hoping the fridge goes in and the end caps come off smoothly.

Kate UK- LOL! Been there done that! Gravity is a hard mistress! I got a great laugh mainly because I think most women can relate at one time or another. Clothes are a great camoflage

Becca- Congratulations! I know you will have a bracelet full of pretties! Your lunch looked wonderful. I too had tuna. Started out with just tuna, tomato, black beans, and a little mayo, then husband told me to eat his salad (romaine and cheese) so mixed all together. Was really good but oh so much!

Okie- Well done on the positive self talk! The same thing happened to me this morning. Pretty sure mine was too much sodium. Frozen pizza most likely the culprit. But I thought the green beans and pears would counter that-hehe. I hope your headache is better in the morning. I rarely get headaches, but migraines suck.

Claudine- Welcome! I am on estrogen as my migraines and hot flashes were getting too bad. Started missing work (hard to do in family business). Read some great suggestions though. You are in good hands. Like the goals as well.

Grandmallie- They say laughter is the best medicine!

Suebdew- enjoy the time at the ranch. Any time I get to spend with my grands is a blessing.

Michele- The Biltmore sounds wonderful. My sister live in Six Mile, SC. Maybe we will just have to meet for a girls weekend when work calms down again. Sounds like you had a lovely day. I like the welcome sign.

Wendy- so glad you are doing well on the new diet. Bees too!?! Local honey has been a life saver for me. I use to get bronchitis 3 times a year. The doctor and I determined it was allergy based. I would be fine one day, then in the doctor's office the next. I read somewhere about local honey being helpful for allergies. We have several bee keepers in the area that sell at the local grocery. I have honey in my coffee (sounds weird, but tastes great) and then some more usually before bed in my tea. If I am feeling sniffly, I will take just a teaspoon or so plain. I have gotten kind of snobby with my honey now....I don't like most of the stuff that is at the big grocery. Thank you for taking care of the bees.

So...prayers to those in need, healing for those hurting, high fives to all the accomplishments!

Here's to a night of peaceful sleep and a day of wise choices.

Kylia~OHIO

Poerava14

Suebdew: So glad that you had a table of nurses so close by. Your story is terrifying to read. Can't imagine how it felt.

Katla: What a tough break about your DS getting ill instead of coming to visit you. (((hugs)))

Cheri: Beautiful house!

Lanette: COPD is a horrible, painful condition. I lost a good friend to it. He didn't smoke, but was frequently subjected to second-hand smoke from the time he was a kid. You be careful, too.

Kelly: I think your DH and others are right. Baby steps. I'm in major stiffness and pain today after walking 2 miles yesterday (4 mph) and doing 3 sets of squats with light weights. It's my own fault for having taken a sabbatical from the gym, then plunging right back in after two months off.

Office furniture was picked up today and I booked the fireplace company to come provide a quote next week. My cat is wondering where his favorite perch went. He frequently napped on a corner of my big desk in the afternoon when the sun was on that side. He took his job as a four-legged paperweight very seriously.



Rori
Colorado Foothills

kymarai

Rori- rest those knees. Beautiful kitty!

Our company is still here so I am still typing away.

I forgot

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everyone in the paths of Mother Nature's fury, please stay safe!

Kylia

evie1958

Rori, your cat is a lovely paperweight!
Sue, so glad you were able to get help so quickly! Must have been a terrifying experience.
Cheri, the house looks lovely!
Kylie, my hubby hates to wait also. Can be a pain, but patience isn't my strong suit either so...... lol
Joyce, Happy Birthday!
Michele, the lighthouse welcome sign is lovely!
Wendy, glad you are having success with the eating plan. I may have to check it out, chocolate is definitely my weakness!
Heather, happy that your son is having success with the no drinking, alcohol can be such a challenge.
Lisa, sounds like your plans are coming together, congrats!
Kayla, too bad your son is unable to come and visit, although if he's sick, probably just as well that he keep his germs to himself!
Allie, so glad you had a day of laughter, you certainly deserve it!!
Didn't make it to the gym today, stayed up too late last night so just couldn't do it. Didn't get much walking done at work today either, it was quite busy in the office so didn't get many chances to get out of there. Oh well, tomorrow is another day! And on that note, must go for tonite, I'm tired.
Evelyn, Vancouver Island

sdjm62

coastalgosgal

For quilters out there, I thought this pic was cute!
Becca

coastalgosgal

Prudence's sweet dog Annabelle! The other day Prudence was yelling down the stairway for her. I came out and yelled for her, and Annabelle came dashing out of Prudence's apartment.. Haha! Poor thing was hiding..
Becca

DanaReel180

Good evening!
I’ve been hiding out again, BUT enjoying myself all week!

Lenora Thanks for your input. Much appreciated! I’m letting it lay. I’m over it all and my sister is miles away. I hadn’t seen her in years anyway. It’s over. Done.
I’m glad you can type again. Missed you!

Barb thanks for setting up Match’s page!

Barbara HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a fabulous day!

Thank you all who commented on my recent experiences in the hospital and my mother’s death. Very kind if all of you. Love the support!

Dana in Arkansas

I’ve been working on Dolly’s scrapbooking page. Her first year.

knjiuv

Lanette, you are right. COPD is a very serious disease. As a nurse, when I think of some of my more critical patients, many of them had COPD. Then you say there is heart disease in his family. Recovering from heart attack or bypass surgery is so difficult with COPD. But he has to do it himself.

Unfortunately I have used my fingers more today and I feel it now. It int as bad as when I use them all the time but I sure can feel it. I didn't get any response from my doctors office today on increasing my medicine. Now I have to wait until Monday. But that also gives me two more days for possible relief. They say I can't know when normal feeling will come back t when the Lyrica will help. So maybe these two days might make a difference. Gods birthday present to me????

Thank you for your birthday wishes. I like hearing I am still in my 60s. I think I will feel old when I am 70. I don't know why. I think it's just something I have always felt. Maybe it's because both my parents died in their 70s.

My face book memories each day now has something to do with Mom in hospice. My DH says to turn that part off in face book. But I have very fond memories of our time in hospice. We knew what the final outcome would be so we never had that sudden 'oh, Mom died! Yes, it was a shock when the hospice doctor told us it was going to be 3 weeks instead of 3 months. But that got all our family together and we had some wonderful memories. Mom talked very upbeat to us. Plus we knew that Mom would finally get what she had wanted for 15 years. She would be reunited with her love of her life. And watching them together in their marriage you knew how much they loved each other. They physically loved each other with us. Dad was always having his arm around Mom. There were many kisses and hugs from behind. So they are together now. And I won't be sad as I see these memories every day. My sister Norma stayed every day and most nights in hospice. And the nurses were so wonderful, they truly made it a family experience and helped us celebrate her life.

I am so sorry to the few of you here that were not allowed to have the time at the end of your parents lives. Some things in life just aren't fair and hopefully our parents helped us throughout our lives how to deal with things that just aren't fair. Hugs to all of you.

I would love to have someone come in and organize my whole house. HGTV used to have a show about it. The organizer just knew how to talk to the person about dealing with a particular item that they thought was a piece of wonderful meaning when it was really a piece of junk or a meaningless piece of paper. At my house, it's all the paperwork I get from our health insurance. We get our monthly prescription receipts from Sam's and then we get the monthly EOB. That one can be aa bit surprising. But what do I do with all of them, and the. There is the WOW bill, DirectV bill, bank statements.

I have rambled enough. Oh, the Woo that we can click on will always mean 'good for you' in my thinking. That's why I don't click on it, don't want to click on it and insult anyone.

Joyce, Indiana

knjiuv

Heather, I never got a PM from you. I got my laptop out since I am stil my old name there and it's not on that either. Sorry.

cityjaneLondon

Joyce - I've just sent you the link to your new name. Of course, they may have removed it by now as our offer is accepted. Usually, though they are a bit slow.

Up early, but I slept for 6 hours.

Snow is still thick on the ground. We got off lightly down here, but there has still been chaos everywhere. Some horrible situations for people. The train I often go on was stuck for 15 hours with no power at night. Awful lorry accidents and overnight jams on highways. Army called out.
I haven't been able to run, of course, but have been doing other things. I'm missing my running! DH will venture out in the car today to get some veggies, cheese and a newspaper. We haven't been out in the car since Tuesday. No post either! Supposed to be starting to thaw today.

Lanette - So sorry for your DH and for you. My father died from emphysema and my mother from COPD. My father's example put me off smoking for life and I never touched the ÷×+×÷ killer sticks, ever. He did me a favour. You will need to channel your inner nurse and psychologist and your inner Buddha. Look after yourself.

I'm loving the Unexpected Joy of Being Sober book. Some of her advice applies almost as much to food cravings and our society's obsession with pushing junk food on us. Wendy - I agree with you about cravings diminishing when you eat healthily. That's not to say the old reward cravings won't return when you are under stress, but the longer you can keep up the new habits, the stronger they will be. It's all about creating new pathways in the brain. I eat more or less as you describe and have done for 5 years now. I ADORE my food and it gives me great pleasure every day. I never feel deprived, but just know that I "don't eat" certain kinds of foods. I rarely want to any more, it just doesn't occur to me!!!
Last night was a broccoli, pea, salmon, prawn, onion, garlic, low far creme fraiche mix on 1 oz of tagliatelle. Absolute knockout! I was just eating up what was left in the fridge and freezer.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

dreamwriter

Have to go . Will catch up tomorrow and post. Made it to page 9

Good night

Sharon in the Winter Wonderland known as Lethbridge.

Machka9

Saturday -- We decided to do a little bit of climbing (by bicycle) this weekend! I've kind of lost some of the little climbing skill I had so I figured I'd better focus on it a bit again. I was slow getting up there, but made it without walking and without too much stress. It's a start!

We had a warm climb at first (25C or so), and a lovely descent into Cygnet. Just as we got to Cygnet, it started to rain, so we headed for a small bakery and waited it out.

On the way back we had a little bit of rain, but nothing too serious. And the temperature dropped off to about 18C.


Distance: 41.42 km
Elevation: 698 m
Moving Time: 2:32:00
Elapsed Time: 3:10:59
Speed: Avg: 16.4 km/h | Max: 48.2 km/h





Machka in Oz

pjshome15

Hi Barrie
I'm Pauline from Alicante
Just stated this again and il be 50 next year
My goals for March
Lose 5lb
Walk 10,000 steps a day
Choose more healthier food options
Have more me time
Celebrate my 49th on the 15th with a few glasses of wine but hopefully do a lot of dancing to burn up the calories

Good luck to you all
Pauline

Machka9

langman22 wrote: »

Machka, a retired secretary or administrative assistant would be perfect for the job or maybe a college student. I’d start asking around. You are so wise to take class. It can only make you a more valuable as an employee and keeps your mind young.

My main degree, so far, is a Bachelor of Education. I graduated in 2009 from a university in Canada. Australian universities have an option where students who have any Bachelor's degree can get a Master's in a different area. But we have to take a kind of bridging semester (4 courses) which gives us a Graduate Certificate in our new area.

So I started taking 1 course per semester in 2015, and acquired my Graduate Certificate in ICT in December 2016 ... graduate ceremony and all.

My next option was to go into a Graduate Diploma and then the Master's or directly into the Master's. Either way, it's 12 courses. I opted to go the Graduate Diploma route. In order to get the Graduate Diploma, I need 4 courses, and then I could choose to end it there, or continue on with the remaining 8 courses to get my Master's.

Currently, I have completed 3 of the 4 courses to get my Graduate Diploma and I have just started my 4th course.

So ... I'll have to make a decision soon whether I want to continue on with the Masters (probably) ... and I'll have to officially enrol in the Master's program.


And I am kind of liking the student idea for my office, but I'll have a look at some other options too. I wonder if there is a service around that employees retirees looking for casual work.


Machka in Oz