WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018
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Joyce: My DH frustrates me, too, although the details are different. (((HUGS))) :ohwell:
Pip: Puppies are the cutest animals in the world and Baby Floyd was a charmer.
Wendy: Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous!
Heather: Your experience here with Women 50+ is similar to mine. This group has been the most amazing blessing. I agree with this, "Start where you are and do what you can. Do as much as you can, it's more than you think."
Lisa: Good luck with your house hunting. I hope you find a comfortable place that you like to call home.
Barbie: It sounds as though you have thoughtful plans that allow flexibility when you go for Jake's surgery. I hope all goes exceedingly well.
Elaine: Welcome to a great group of supportive women.
I've been paying attention to all the comments about various DH's who do not take good care of their health. Add mine to that list. He's had serious digestive problems lately and I think they're being caused by his own poor food choices. I try to encourage better choices but he is stubborn, and then pays the price with bowel/bathroom issues. I plan to encourage him to make an appointment with our internal medicine specialist. She is someone he will listen to.
Yoga today! Yay!!! This class is with my favorite teacher although I really like both of them. They've cut yoga back to twice a week because the teacher who did four days a week can't continue to do so many classes. She wore herself out & got sick because of it. She'll be teaching one day a week, and my favorite teacher will teach one day. That leaves 3 empty days. I hope to spend at least one of them with Arrow, in addition to lesson days.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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Lisa - What a disappointment!
I hope you find something wonderful faster than fast.
I've got the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake in the IP.
Just waiting now. I love to get ahead with my entertaining. 
Then we sorted out piles of spare sheets and towels to throw away. I have some duvet sets that are too good to dump. I will try Freecycle, Kate. Tried to carry a massive old tv downstairs and failed. We will have to find some fitter people. The dvd player can go to the dump, even though it's working. DH was up in the attic while I cooked and has brought down old suitcases etc to dump. They are really good ones, but no one uses them nowdays. Our dump has an area where you can leave stuff that is too good to just dump and people can take it for a small donation. There is still a lot of stuff up there, some of it precious to me, so I can see some disagreement in our future. We are hopefully moving to a big enough house with a garage, so some "junk" is possible. :laugh:
I busied myself ringing removal companies and two are coming next week to give estimates. I wish we knew that our vendors had found something.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
Lanette I take the allergy shots, one in each arm every other day too. I take my own . Do you do your own or go to the allergist?
Yesterday excitement we heard through the grapevine was something to do with guns at the school. Not sure inside or out. No other details. All good after a couple of hours.
RV Rita in Columbus New Mexico5 -
Wow busy group, hard to keep up lol.
Day 5/90 for my P90 workout.
I am taking it easy still after 9 months on injured list. I used to use 10-20 lb weights for this workout, but right now using 3- 5 lbs until get stronger. I have to modify a couple things due to shoulders/arms. I am doing pushups on my knees right now as shoulders still bit tender (used to do on my toes), a move called Sun salutation I can't do right now. I know I will get there as I get stronger. Not gonna lie, I am still scared of injuring my shoulders again.
On a good note as of Monday I am down 2.7 lbs. I am pleased with that as I have logged my food everyday and staying in my range.
Now to not derail my hard work over the weekend. I need to stay focused and string lol.
Happy Friday and have a great weekend
We are actually supposed to get sunshine and warmer weather for the next week. Maybe Spring is finally on it's way. So fed up of snow.
Angie in BC Canada4 -
Danareel180 it was my brother who had heart surgery. My DH has hernia surgery. Both are doing well. Thanks for your well wishes!
RV Rita in Columbus New Mexico4 -
Lanette I take the allergy shots, one in each arm every other day too. I take my own . Do you do your own or go to the allergist?
Yesterday excitement we heard through the grapevine was something to do with guns at the school. Not sure inside or out. No other details. All good after a couple of hours.
RV Rita in Columbus New Mexico
Rita - initially I'll be set up going to my doctor's office twice a week and her nurse will give the shots. Looks like once I'm on a good schedule, I'll have the option of giving them to myself.
Maybe!
Heather - I too think your statement ""Start where you are and do what you can. Do as much as you can, it's more than you think" is one of the best pieces of advice ever given on this list.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Heather Disagreement when sorting and discarding: my DH and I made progress by first segregating everything we agreed to discard and removing that. The. We made two discard areas, things I wished to discard, and things H wished to discard. We negotiated those down evenly - you get rid of those two boxes and I’ll discard this trunk... it helped and triaged things.8
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Joyce- Ditto what Lisa told you! I often look at my DH, shake my head in amazement at how I could have married a man! I often tell him that he wasn't spanked enough as a child. He doesn't even know how lucky he is that I haven't put a pillow over his head as he sleeps!
Heather- Yess! You always share the right bits of info, just when I need them. I was speaking of my "feeling my age". Some days it literally makes me want to cry when I am dealing with aching joints and a wonky knee/ankles. You inspire me. thank you, friend
Wendy- Your daughter is stunning! She looks like a greek goddess!
Lanette- My DH's doc wants him to try Cymbalta for pain, along with his Plaquenil. Wondering what your DH is using and how it is working. The side effects of most of these drugs are insane. Makes me very nervous to have him try this.
Well, I have a little one arriving early; so I better sign off. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
Kelly, you crack me up! Men are just big children, aren't they? I think mine never spends a moment in self-analysis, has no desire to improve or change in any area and does not have much insight into self whatsoever. Also, thanks for the comment on my daughter. Those are the exact words that I told her: Greek goddess! She is my Marilyn Monroe daughter with her blonde hair and pouty lips. I hope she finds her life partner soon as she has been hurt too many times.
Heather, I love that you've got the running bug. Speed does not count, just do it. And I am AF too right now and loving it. I drink kombucha instead.
Lisa, there must be a better place out there for you and it's only a rental, so even if it's not perfect it's only temporary until you find where you want to be. And at least it will be quiet and stress free!
Well, my sisters, I am heading out for my hike today. The boulder walk was cancelled due to heavy rain the other day, so now we will be hiking up to Rangi Hut. Gotta finish loading my pack and go feed the animals. Love ya all, Wendy
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Heather love freecycle! My town has a "Take it or leave it" Shed for the community, a great place for getting rid of things. I've picked up quite a few free gardening tools from there as well, so it evens out. I really enjoy turning something useable and free into something new to me!
Barbie & Becca sending you strength, sounds like you've got plans and contingencies and are well set for the upcoming hospital stays for your dear partners. Peace and 3 -
Joyce ... For years I complained that my husband didn't communicate with me ... he just dumped his work day on me or got frustrated when I talked too much. But the table has turned. I am very busy and out of the house with our OS ...
and with the hearing loss ... even when home ... I don't hear or listen unless the conversation is very intentional. And guess what? Someone now accuses me of not communicating! LOL! We have taken to texting "good morning" after we get to work and like Machka I send emails when necessary.
Heather ... you are an inspiration! On the BP, I get white coat syndrome as well. My doctor knows this and now doesn't bother with a BP when I first come in. I have a habit of talking and kidding around a lot during an appointment, so they wait until almost the end of our appointment to take my BP. That has been working well.
Pip ... did you mention wind?
Dana ... I am so jealous of your blooming dogwoods ... all we have here is snow and more snow!
Wendy ... at first I thought it was a photo of you! If your daughter doesn't snag an engagement from her young man with that dress, then he must be blind. Wowzers!!
I am cooking and cleaning in preparation of my son coming home today ... flying in late. One of his flights is already delayed so hoping that he makes all of his connections. Karen NY ... praying your daughter has safe travels home today as well.
Beth near Buffalo9 -
Wow, so many posts in 2 days. it's nice to catch up on what everyone is doing. My life is pretty boring right now. I'm on spring break but not doing anything useful. I have to go grocery shopping today, bleh. I can't believe how few groceries I buy now and still throw stuff out. I'm amazed at that.
It's beautiful and sunny here and I might take a walk this afternoon. Just sort of a short one, but on top of the cross trainer it adds up (I plan to get on that thing today!). I have to get my blood sugar back under control; it's been high lately. I haven't exercised in who knows how long, so that really does me in.
I still feel like I am just spinning my wheels here. I have so much I need to do and so much I could do, and even more that I want to do, that I just don't do anything. It's sort of paralyzing. I make plans, I make lists, but just don't do any of it. I don't feel depressed, just overwhelmed. Choices have never been a strong suit of mine LOL.
One of DD#2's best friends from high school goes to school at my college, so she came over yesterday so I could help her with her first care plan (the bane of all nursing students everywhere). It was pretty fun. She's a nice girl. DD#2 was texting with her and she finally responded "Stop texting me! Mama B is helping me with homework!". It was pretty funny.
DD#2 says she will go with me to CO this June. I sure hope so. I don't really want to make that drive by myself. We will be staying at DH's cousin's house. I think I told you she found out and started texting me about him. It worked out ok, no more hotels and she's very close so she will visit fairly often which will give him a break.
Well I had best get going or nothing will be done again today! Take care all, Meg from sunny Omaha7 -
How lovely is this.!!!!!!
Heather UK XXXXXX
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Well, we went ahead and moved our deposit over to a home in the city of Fort Smith. It looks good from the outside, and whatever the rest turns out to be, we're pretty adaptable. The size is right, it has a "sunroom" that I can hopefully use for an office, and enough room so that, if the son collapses again, we have a place for him to come, and still have our own private bathroom (priorities!). It's in a quiet neighborhood, no houses behind it, fenced back yard, and plenty of room in the front to park the panel trailer and both vehicles, as well as a garage for storage. So...we have a place to go again... which is a weight off. Here's the image: It looks sturdy, and bright, and I have great hopes for it being a good place for us... but as someone else said, it will at least be just us. For a while, and hopefully for the whole year if the son does well. Keep a good thought!
Here are my good thoughts - in a city, it should be no issue to get electricity going, broadband Internet, and all the things that cost money, but make life a little better. Unlike the country, which has it's little hiccups along those lines! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
Lisa in NC for a little while longer.
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Love the house, Lisa.
Did not sleep well last night but had to be up at 6 to shower and get dressed before the woman from the glass company came at 7 to measure for our shower door. This is going to be our dream bathroom when finished.
Today’s workout was legs. We did wall sits, bring sally up squat challenge, step ups 3 different ways, floor work, planks, and abs.
I can barely keep my eyes open. I think it’s time for a nap.6 -
I'm home!
Crazy trip that ended up in more locations than I planned, but it needed to be done.
I made a detour to see the estate lawyer and was very glad I did. The lawyer's assistant is also his wife. She tends to try not to bother him and ends up making strange decisions. She was not going to include dad's checking account money $47k in the estate because she had not proof where it all came from. Since when do we need an explanation on a checking account??
I went to the bank myself & got a cheque for the total and closed the damn account! The cheque is now in the hands of the lawyer, even though he said I could run to an offshore island with it if I like!!
The whole legalitize in Alberta for mines and minerals are nuts. We might have to abandon an oil well that is still producing because none of us live in Alberta. Unless a resident, you can not own.
There are 26 other descendants waiting for me to get this all figured out. Dad passed 5 years ago now. I certainly had not expected this degree of red tape and legal mumbo jumbo!
At any rate, I am frustrated with the recommended calorie amounts on this site. Starting next week, you will not see the posts for me being under my allotment, most likely because i will be too far under. I do not loose weight with these numbers. I need to be under 1200 for sure. I like recording my exercise and food honestly. I may have a faster metabolism come summer.
This picture is DH and GD Prairie (3)
We had a nice visit in their home in Calgary
~Laura~
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I just joined MFP, a senior in my 60's, diabetic and living in the Houston area. Talk about the variety of restaurants serving the best cuisine and it doesn't stop there. This city is diversed full of richness and cultures that fill the city with excitement. Currently it is Rodeo Houston. People pumped up to be part of the energy it brings, with entertainment, shopping, livestock, amusement rides, cook-offs and the best barbecue you can eat. Even the weather has been great with temps in the 70's.
I was introduced to MFP by my son as great way to track daily food intake and exercise. However, my most exciting discovery after a week was my daughter who also uses MFP told me how to use the scanner tool. Wow! is it a time saver.
My goal for this month is to definately track every morsel that goes in my mouth. Talk about an eye opener. The calories, carbs, fat, sodium, protein intake has really made me take a hard look of changes I have to make. Yes, over the years I have tried every mentionable diet under this planet. Some worked great and I did lose the weight. But it didn't take long to fall back to over eating, fast foods and just giving up.
What has changed you ask? Well, time is getting away from me and I have to plan for what I want for the future. I want to be able to someday retire and be able to enjoy it. I do not want to settle for aches and pains due to bad health, bad choices and unhealthy eating. I want to enjoy time with my family, friends, to travel and to enjoy time at home. I need to rejuvenate myself into a better, healthier life style.
Now that we have access to a database full of recipes you can retrieve on Pinterest, You Tube, Facebook and the internet, searching for healthy recipes are easier to find, prepare and share. Finding recipes with less carbs, sugar and healthier recipes has become so much easier and meals I've tried have been quite delicious. This week I did not have any fast food, my meals were filled with more veggies, fruits and less meats. My blood sugar shows the rewards and I am on the right track. Challenge next week is vacation with the grandkids. I can do it...I will do it...I will.
I invite you to share some of your favorite recipes as I will with you. Discovery of the week was Zuchini Boats recipes on Pinterest, filled with deliciousness. Next I will try cauliflower taco shells.9 -
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grandmallie wrote: »Evening ladies,
I watched Beauty and the Beast it was cute....have got my iPad mini back out and have been enjoying playing a few games on it...
Tomorrow will do laundry and do a thorough cleaning here..
If you have Netflix, recommend watching the French version of Beauty and the Beast. Beautiful cimenatography and a well told storyline. Very different from the Disney version.4
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