WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018
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Karen VA ... Congratulations!!
Sharon ... Welcome!
Beth near Buffalo1 -
Karen ~ So glad Phoenix arrival was safe and can't wait for pics.
Prayers for Connor and his family.
Rebecca ~ You are rocking your exercise.
We had Mexican for lunch (Texas fajita's for two) and a frozen margarita each so guess dinner will be lite!
Carol in GA2 -
Congratulations, Karen!!
Oldest son had a follow up appointment with his doc and she doubled his Zoloft dose. Thank goodness. Maybe we can begin seeing some real positive progress.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon3 -
Thanks, I'm trying!!! I told a gal in the locker room that I was the incredible shrinking woman!!
Rebecca5 -
Hello ladies: Weather is supposed to be dry here for the next few days, yay! DD is getting ready for her trip to Ireland. She leaves on Sunday. She is not fond of fish so DH and I will eat more fish while she is gone. lol Took dog walking in the riding arena. It is graveled so she gets wet but not muddy. She found the top for a t-post and carried it around the whole time we were there. What a goof. Eating is going well so far today. Chicken vegetable soup for dinner.
Rebecca - Sounds like you are getting settled in. Moving health records can be a real challenge.
Welcome to the new people.
Karen - Glad Phoenix made his arrival safely. He is a good sized baby.
Dana - Beautiful pics.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA7 -
Karen - What a wonderful gift! A new life.
Felicia - Pleased your son is getting some help. We do all worry about our children so.
Welcome Sharon!
Good going Rebecca!
I am sooooooo tired after my long travelling day. We all got together in the hotel lobby and then walked around the old city walls to my friend's new apartment. It was my first visit. Lovely place with two balconies looking over the river. Had one small glass of champagne to celebrate my book, which had just arrived. Chatted, then went out to a fish restaurant. I had no alcohol. Can't believe how "good" I'm being, but I really like being sober.
The weather is glorious!
Used my phone to find our way back to the hotel. Still drinking the cranberry juice.
Tomorrow we are going to a sculpture gallery and then to Leeds - another big town in the north. Nobody can believe I'm running. I used to be trailing behind them all, out of breath and limping!
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx8 -
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DDIL just posted this on Facebook. This is the beach at the end of our road when we move. Today's wonderful weather.
Will be seeing them next week.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx12 -
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Hi ladies, too far behind so just jumping in here. Health issues within the family have me spiraling so had to let some things lapse.
DH going to see another heart specialist and also a neurologist for circulation in his legs. DD still suffering from anxiety attacks but working now with dr and in a couple of weeks a counselor. My MRI finally scheduled for next Tuesday, back still hurting as well which I think is from compensating for my foot pain. So feeling high stress which has caused my eating to be out of control. So may not post too often but will be holding you all in my thoughts.
Terry in VT13 -
got a fitbit Versa and trying to get it up and running6
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I'd like to join your group6
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Old pic of kirby after the accident
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Terry- missing you! (((Hugs))) post whenever you can!
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Congrats, Karen, on the birth of Baby Phoenix. My niece’s baby, Aria Jolene, was born yesterday. She weighed 8 lbs 6 oz and was 21 inches long. My niece had a much easier time with this birth. She and baby are both doing great.
Welcome to the new folks!
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drkatiebug- congratulations to you and your niece!3
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.28min, 136mhr, 11.2amph. 1.5mi= 74c
apple watch- 63c
TREADMILL, walk/jog- 15.48min, 4.0sp, 5.5-8.0incline, 146mhr, 1mi= 110c
apple watch- 112c
arm dip and pullups, ab legups- 13.56min, 131mhr, 4 diff exer, 4sets of 10ea= 79c
apple watch- 79c
fl exercises- 10min, 4sets of 15ea, hamstring lef lifts, pushups, all 4's elbow to knee, 1 set of 10 situps, 116mhr= 57c
apple watch- 69c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.26min, 135mhr, 16.3amph, 1.4mi= 57c
apple watch- 52c
Bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 16.19min, 122ahr, 142mhr, 11.1amph, 3mi= 143c
apple watch- 115c
jog sta 2 wk, 5.11min, 150mhr, 10.17min mi, .5mi= 61c
apple watch- 56c
jog wk 2 sta- 4.24min, 151mhr, 9.28min mi, .4mi= 52c
apple watch- 53c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.07min, 8.1amph 145mhr, 2.5mi= 176c
apple watch- 149c
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ladycopnh1 wrote: »I'd like to join your group
You don't have to "join". All you have to do is show up and join the conversation. Some of us have a lot to say and others have little. Everyone is welcome. I read the posts once or twice a day. Sometimes I have something to say and other times all I do is list my exercise for the day.
I found MFP and this thread after decades of unsuccessful weight loss attempts. I do this one day at a time. I made health and fitness the number one priority in my life. I gave up eating for recreation and have sought every opportunity to be active.
I hope you will keep coming back.
Barbie from NW Washington7 -
Hi,
It has been a long day! Rental finally ready to show. DH wants to mulch beds, I think they are fine. Pulled a few weeds before the rain came in. May need to cut grass this weekend.....thought about vinyl plank throughout, but is on concrete slab, so carpet will be warmer. We have to keep telling ourselves we aren't living there! New lights, flooring, paint, exterminated, new plumbing, new toilets, new blinds, services the heater/air conditioner and I personally checked all outlets to make sure they weren't loose and worked.
Work was crazy, but good. Still dealing with primadonna mechanic, but that won't change until he retires. He gets worse as the due date for his first grandchild gets closer. Long story.
Figured out the leak on our shelby. It is a coolant hose. Glad it isn't a seal or brake line.
Congratulations to all the new babies!
I would love to meet all you ladies personally!
Welcome to the new ladies! Just jump in!
Hugs and prayers for those struggling.
Kylia sleepy in Ohio and wanting to get back to Heather's book.7 -
Karen VA: Congratulations!!!
Suebdew: Prayers for Connor going up.
Heather: I started reading your book while on the treadmill. I'll continue reading 2.5 miles at a time. So far, it's very engaging.
Katla: Glad the painters have started and hopefully they will wrap up the work quickly.
Welcome to all of you who are new to this group. Hope you'll keep coming back.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills7 -
Went to the water class. The plan for tomorrow is to do Kathy Smith’s Lift Weights to Lose Weight DVD
Heather – I know you’ll autograph your friend’s copy of your book
Penny – that’s horrible what that guy said! I’d be pretty upset, too
Allie – a few years ago the person across the hall from us at the condo had a dog that was a real yapper. Then she got this bark collar. It gave the dog a “shock” when the dog barked. When we went down the last 2 times, the dog didn’t bark (or at least not much)
Sharon from Winnipeg – there’s no time like the present to join. And of course you can join even tho you live in Canada. We have some gals from England, Australia, even one gal from the North Pole. I know I’m forgetting some other areas. So jump right in
Pip – keeping Kirby in my thoughts. Hope everything goes well for him. Sounds like you’re getting some really good advice.
Wendy – I have a question for you. I know that you want to keep the bees so that they produce the honey. But do you know of anything that they’re attracted to that then kills them off? We have a few by the pool and I’d love to get rid of them.
One of the check valves exploded when we went to open the pool so Vince got a new one. We put that one on today and found that when it exploded, it also put cracks in some of the pipes. So….there are a few other parts we need before we can even start to open the pool. Looks like it’ll be a while more before we get it open. Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Rye – Skit is gorgeous. Congrats on your anniversary
Karen from VA – how exciting!!! Congratulations
Dana – glad to see you again. We need to see you more often
Oh, worked on getting some of the algae off the walls of the pool so that when we can start up the pump, it can get it. I did find that in trying to get the brush down lower in the pool, I could do a squat and that helped!
Terry in VT – you sure have had and will have a lot on your plate. Hope the MRI goes well for you
Ladycopnhy – welcome. Be sure to bookmark this page
Katie – congrats on a larger family
Went to ceramics tonight. Newcomer bowling tomorrow night.
Michele in NC
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Barbie, I need your quote - about waiting for things you really want vs having it now.... I can't quite remember how it goes
Kim in N. California4 -
Dana: I am so happy to see you again! I'm sorry about your losses.
Karen: Congratulations on your new grandson!
Becca: I'm sorry your medical records didn't keep up with you. I hope they get things sorted out asap. (((HUGS)))
Felicia: My mom was a Zoloft fan. It helped her. I hope it helps your son, too.
(((Sue in WA))) I am so happy that you're doing okay. I hope your DD loves her trip to Ireland, but ends up thinking, "There's no place like home . . ."
Heather: :bigsmile:
Ladycopnh: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Post often and get to know people.
Suebdew: Add my prayers to others for Connor.(((HUGS)))
New Grandmas, & Seasoned Grandmas: CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Our house painters got quite a bit done today, but they still have things to finish on our place--and there are several more places to go for them. We're #3 of 14.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"It is not selfish to be happy. It is your highest purpose. Your joy is the greatest contribution you can make to life on the planet. A heart at peace with its owner blesses everyone it touches." ~ Alan Cohen
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Hi Gals,
Newbies – welcome
Sue – sending good thoughts!!!
Machka – one step at a time! He is making great progress
Lisa – Like the furniture, nice you and son are living so close. I have a savers near me and except for bathing suits and undergarments, I have bought all my clothes and most of my shoes there for 8 years. The deals are amazing!
Katla – If we get to live in a Rebecca-commune, then I get to stand next to you for Barbie’s dance class as I can usually do left and right, but can not keep time! A bit tone deaf so have no ability to hear the beat in music.
Penny – here’s a grr from California to add in – I hate “its all about $$”
Karen – Great news about Phoenix!
KatieBug - Great news of another grand baby!
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Barbie, I need your quote - about waiting for things you really want vs having it now.... I can't quite remember how it goes
Kim in N. California
I'm not Barbie and I would never presume to be anywhere as wise as she, but I so loved Barbie's quote that I printed it out and it's hanging above my desk this very moment. I refer to it often, especially later at night like now, and all I want to do is snack, snack, snack. Not sure if this is what you're referring to, but it is my lifeline:
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
Janetr OKC6 -
Glorious weather in Stockholm today. I'll be biking to and from the lecture venue so I'll have some chance of enjoying it. Yesterday on my way home I was totally pooped. (These lecture weeks seem to deplete all my glycogen stores. I'm fine until Wednesday afternoons, but then I feel drained and must struggle through the rest.) So yesterday I got off my bike and walked up the last hill. I was rewarded by the sight of the first wood anemones poking their shy little white buds through last year's dry leaves. I stopped and picked nine of them and they are on my breakfast table right now.
A blackbird starts singing outside my window every morning at 3 am. That doesn't help my sleep any, but it's good for my soul. As a girl, I never understood the full implications of the opening line of that Beatles song "Blackbird singing in the dead of night..." but now I know that the European blackbird is a virtuoso. Better than any nightingale, in my opinion. Neither bird gets as far north as where I live and I miss them.
/Penny, currently reaping some of the benefits of not being at the9 -
Went to the water class. The plan for tomorrow is to do Kathy Smith’s Lift Weights to Lose Weight DVD
Wendy – I have a question for you. I know that you want to keep the bees so that they produce the honey. But do you know of anything that they’re attracted to that then kills them off? We have a few by the pool and I’d love to get rid of them.
Michele in NC
Are they bees or wasps? If they are wasps you can buy wasp traps and set out. We have baited wasp traps around our bee areas to reduce the wasps because they rob our bees' honey supplies and kill them out.
Bees do go to water supplies as they use a lot of water to make honey. Bees that are flying to and from water are not out to sting anyone so if someone is stung it's an accident from stepping on it barefooted or putting one's arm down on it usually. Bees are killed by insecticides. I'm not really sure how I would keep them away from a pool, if I had a pool. That's a tricky one.
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Kim - I love that quote too.
Congratulations Dr Katie.
Woke up very early at the hotel but I must have got six hours sleep. I'm not paying a fortune
for breakfast so I've brought a protein bar and my friend has a banana at her apartment. There is tea in the room.
My son keeps trying to phone me with arrangements for next week so I will have to phone him in a bit.
Other than that it's going well so far and my difficult friend has read my book and wants to talk about her childhood all the time :laugh:
Love you lots, Heather UK XXXXXX3 -
9 lbs 12 oz. 21” long.
Karen from VA in CA19 -
Karen - Beautiful! Big boy!
Heather UK xxxxxxx3
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