WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018
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Hi, ladies! I thought I'd pop in to say hi. I've been reading your posts for a little while, and this seems like a supportive group. You all seem to have adventurous lives!
I live in Illinois, where we also had a snowstorm on this Easter Day. I have daffodils blooming in the snow; it's odd. I'm really ready for spring and flowers, but it's not to be this week, I guess.
I have been getting back into exercise with the help of my Fitbit and am beginning to feel a bit better again. I've taken off about five pounds in March; it feels good to be going the right direction.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
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Hi Gals,
Heather – cute picture of the grandkids!
Michele – In my yard the bulbs bloom in this order, starting in mid feb – remember I’m in CA and in mid-feb our highs are in the 50-60s and lows in the 30-40
Spring crocus
Snow drops
Narcissus (the small ones)
Daffodils (which are in the Narcissus family but are larger)
Hyacinth
Japanese Iris
Tulips
Bearded Iris (not really a bulb, but I treat it like one)
So today went fine! I felt safe the whole time, there was another neighbor there and that really helps my brother, as he has a much harder time controlling his anger when it’s family. Mom and I went to the cemetery, after brunch to my dad’s plot, I needed to go to see the stone and figure out if there was room for my brother’s name after he goes. And there was. Mom was in tears and when I reached out and touched her shoulder, she jerked away, and said I’ll be fine quit trying to care about me. I’m sorta sure she did not mean it the way it came out. But I’m one who likes a hug or a touch and she HATES it, sometimes I’m surprised that she has kids as it means she and Dad touched…It’s been years since she hugged me. Reaching out to someone in pain is second nature to me, and I felt belittled - she’s completely clueless how I feel and anyone who feels different from her is just broken so there is no point having the discussion. I do hug her when I’m leaving, always have, and she just stands there like a pillar. We could not be more different.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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PS Welcome all the newbies!!!
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I'm not new to MFP but new to the "community" aspect. I'm looking for support and motivation and this group seemed very welcoming. I'm looking to lose weight after my Dr. said my sugars are "creeping" up and my blood pressure seems a "little high." I'm ready to get serious about weight loss and I thought I'd start by stepping out of my comfort zone and see what the community of MFP can offer.
Goals-
Lose 50lbs. Through a combination of diet and exercise.
Learn Yoga and Zumba
Martha from N. California
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We had a Sunday brunch with kids, grands and Mother in Law. It was nice.
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Easter Monday morning, weather awful it has rained all night and is still raining. Might go out later if it stops. Will do exercise this morning and see what the day brings.
Kate UK
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Hi Sisters, the Gorge hike was great fun. We came across this huge Maori sculpture and I couldn't resist getting my photo taken there.
And the filly was delivered to me just about an hour after I got home from the hike. It took them three hours to load her on the trailer and she went down in it, and has cuts on her face and fetlock, but she is here and safe now. I have put her in with my unicorn and they are eating a pile of hay together. My hubby was watching tv and didn't notice when she got her just before dark, so I'll just see how long he takes to figure out there are now two chestnuts instead of one...LOL Wendy...PS, hoping I have lost a bit of weight on the hike!
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Wendy, that picture speaks volumes of you and the environment you live in... beautiful! (both...
) So glad you got the filly safe, if not completely sound. She will think she's gone to heaven, even if it was a rough trip!
Joyce, good to see you posting. Hope the trip to the Ark Adventure goes well.
Kim, you're such an amazing woman--but I've noticed more than once that as they mature, people choose their eventual selves either because of their raising, or in spite of it. I'd say you chose the latter. I'm so glad you felt safe on Easter Sunday.
On the upswing for weight again, and it's only the graphs that are helping me hold onto the fact that it will go down again. And knowing my body is lashing back for the hours of plane sitting and dehydration from the week in the desert. It will come off again, and I just have to be patient with that. Not my strong suit!
Loving the pictures of the grands and the great-grands! The azaleas and wisteria were in full bloom yesterday in the park, and the smell of the wisteria was just amazing. I took a picture as my husband and I strolled.
Love y'all...
Lisa in NC for ten days and wake-up
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Morning Ladies~
up and having my cup of tea..it is snowing here..shouldnt be to horrible, boy o boy you have a couple glasses of wine and I slept like a rock lol, not huge glasses small ones.
working 11-5 today, and am hoping that my girlfriend brings the x ray book if she has it at home..i really need to study so that I can take the test,,
beautiful pictures of family, flowers and spring 3 -
1948Peachy wrote: »This is Carol from GA! I wouldn't let me upload a photo or add food from my list of foods on the other account. Now is won't let me upload a photo on this new account. Is anyone else having trouble with these things?
Carol have had,still having all types of problems & seems to change by the day.Have sent complaints,but no help yet. Could not record food,my record in MFP is wrong & won’t show my pictures. My tale of woe
. Going to try pictures again,so we shall see.NO pics....will not up load 
Good luck in getting your problems fixed.
[Joaquin/b] is so sweet.Couldn’t be any cuter.
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Good morning Ladies!
Michelle - I'm having issues with the laptop version but can do everything (except sync) on my phone.
Wendy - Glad the horse is safely with you. I'm sorry to hear her transport was rough. She has landed in paradise now and will live out a wonderful life being pampered by you. I wish I was close so I could come pet her (over the fence, I still have some fear of horses) and talk to her.
Joyce - Yeah for you going to church! Have a great time in choir, I know you have missed it!
Barbie - I love naps in my recliner! I didn't realize Sasha was a standard poodle. I had one growing up. He was a black boy and weighed 70 lbs. He thought he was a lap dog like my toy poodle that weighed 7 lbs. I miss having poodles, but not taking them to the cleaners to be clipped.
Lisa - Hang in there. I know it is tough. It has taken me so long to get to where the scale being up from sodium (or flying) doesn't put me in a tailspin. I can finally look at the number and go, meh, it will come back down. I didn't eat enough to gain 2 lbs of fat.
Allie - I love listening to my wind chimes. I have a set that was my Dad's on my front porch and a set that we bought on the back porch.
Laura - Yeah for family brunch! Love the photo!
Martha/Tammy/and Other Newbies I missed - Welcome! Jump right in!
Kim - I'm glad you felt safe. I'm sorry you and your Mom are so different. My mother in law is kind of the same way. She is not demonstrative AT ALL.
Kylia - You did a great job with your stats yesterday!! I give you a Gold Star, not that it means anything!
Trish - Good luck on your goals!
Terry - Glad your daughter is safely home! Answered prayers!! Good luck on the road to onederland!
Ginger - Good luck with your plan. You can do this. Turn to us for support when you need it.
We had a good day yesterday. Took the car out for a nice drive as it was partly sunny and in the 70's, even popped into the low 80's for a bit. We had a lovely lunch while we were out. My weight held steady today, I was guessing it would be up a bit from eating out. I am hopeful that I will see downward movement by Friday. I am so close to goal that I can taste it. I think it is funny that I am closing in on my goal just as the hubs is getting serious about getting his moving down again. We will see what this week hold. Hopefully he is down when he weighs Friday morning below his low point that he hasn't been able to move beyond for about 2 months. I know how frustrating that is, as do most of you.
Have a great week ladies!
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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Greetings from snow covered grass in Ohio,
Joyce- I hope you enjoy the Ark Encounter. I went with my grands a couple of years ago with my DH. I really liked it. Would like to go again solo, so that I can read and explore a little more.
Wendy- So glad your filly is home safely. It is scary when they go down in the trailer. My MIL use to have horses. One of them went down in the trailer upon delivery. When he came up, my hand was in the wrong place! He was fine, I had a severely bruised hand. I love the pictures! Such a beautiful place.
Welcome to the newbies! We are a talkative bunch and supportive. Welcome!
Kim- So glad your visit went okay. It really is sad to me when someone is not touchy. I am a hugger. My DH wasn't but with time, he now holds my hand and gives me hugs. I know there is a lot on your mind (((HUGS)))
Love the pictures! Family, friends, pets, and flowers....they all brighten my day!
Work calling my name, but need to get some yoga in this morning. Will see what DVD I have this morning.
May your Monday be filled with the best choices you can make, love, and movement!
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Good morning ladies and thank you for the nice welcome! We attended church at a large local Chuch yesterday, instead of our home church, because they had a special service. The music and the preaching were excellent and the focus of both just right.
So I know you know this but weight is a fickle thing! I have decided to weigh in on Mondays and Fridays so I can track where I am without the mind games I put myself through when weigh daily. Being that today is Monday I weighted in this morning and after a holiday I am at 233.1 down almost two pounds.
How does that happen? Lol It will make me crazier than I already am!
Barbie at-that is a LOT of dog walking! We are trying to get s new puppy (my 14 year black German Shepherd passed earlier this year) to be my new exercise partner too. But not sure I will be walking that many minutes. Lol
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Okie- Thank you for the gold star! I am proud too!
Lisa- I am glad you understand your body and travel. I don't fly enough and was frustrated when I last flew. Nice to know that some weight gain is normal.
As for the crunchy foods, my DH has his mouth closed, but tends to stand close to me when I am working on something else. grumble, grumble. It is so annoying! It is so noisy when everything else is quiet!
My MIL is going in for some sort of test on blockage possibilities this morning. She hadn't told anyone but her sister up until last night! Grumbling again. This family!?!?!? She hadn't even told her boyfriend of over 10 years who lives with her! My DH and I have been told not to tell his sister.....really????....why???? I don't understand. Prayers that all is good.
Machka- Prayers continuing for you and your husband. BREATHE and know that we are all thinking of you and wish we were physically there to help.
I am so happy to be part of such a loving and supportive group. Safe travels to those traveling, peace to those in need, and happy dance for all the love and support!
Yes, MFP and Fitbit are a mess right now. Trying to remember that and go with the flow, but such an intricate part of my day, that I find that hard!
Kylia still needing to get ready for work in Ohio4 -
Good morning! Happy Monday!
Kylia- Great picture of you and your family! Misophonia that is the name for what we suffer from. When constant or repetitive sounds annoy some one to the point of rage or irrational anger. A dripping faucet, a baby crying, loud chewing, a constant sniffing...for me it is the chewing. Earlier in my life, it was an issue for me. I would have to leave the room while my DH was eating (I swear the man has a hollow head). My kids were taught very early to chew with their mouths closed. It has been a problem with some of the daycare kids, but I think in recent years, I have controlled the desire to destroy offenders. Hubby is still alive and his eating bothers me more than anyone. I really think he has a hollow head that works like a microphone or echo chamber. I will hear the crunch, the clicking swallow, the clink of a spoon or fork on his teeth and I have to talk myself down and into a more peaceful state. Don't even get me started if he is chewing gum. He doesn't snap or pop it with his mouth open; but I can hear it in his mouth. My DD has issues with misophonia as well. My sons do not. IF it is your hubby or a family member doing this, I will suggest playing some soft music during meal time. It really helps me.
Thanks all for the Joaquin love! He is a keeper! Yesterday when I hopped on viber for our chat, as soon as I appeared on his phone, he smiled and pointed at me and said " "Ama!" Grandma! Oh my heart!
Wendy-Gorgeous picture of you and the Maori statue! And your new filly is a pretty thing! I am laughing at your DH. Sometimes they seem totally oblivious to what is going on around them.
Heather-Cute pic of the kids! Are masks a regular Easter thing in England? Or just a fun thing for them this year? Love to hear about your meals! Hoping that when the day comes that I am not cooking three meals a day (two of them for small people) that I will take joy in cooking and create meals like you do! Runner's World! I love that magazine!
Thinking of all of you getting more snow!- As I sit here in lower Michigan and complain about the colder temps and the smattering or sleet/snow we are supposed to be getting this week, I am so THANKFUL that I am not in your shoes. Like most people, I love snow, but it is time for it to be gone!!
Reading books on homeopathy and pain management for DH. I got one called Neuroimmunity that I can't wait to dive into. I put a hold on a book called The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind. It's an autobiography about a neuroscientist who found out she had brain tumors. I am very interested in reading and hearing her thoughts both clinical (as a doctor) but also as a patient.
Kids arriving soon. Better fly! I asked my nine year old what she wanted to do this week (craft/activity) and she wanted more science stuff. So, I went ingredient shopping yesterday for things we need for safe indoor science stuff. It will be good.
love and hugs to all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ
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slja- so sorry about your loss of your fur baby. Mine don't get walked as we live in the country and they have 3 acres to roam. Congratulations on the loss of the pounds!!!! That is wonderful!1
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KJ! So glad you get it! Yes, mainly my DH with his hollow echo chamber head!!!!! Almost always crunchy stuffs- cookies and chips! He too is still alive-hehe! The funny thing is I don't even notice when most people are eating, but his crunching is awful! Thank you for letting me know I am not crazy 1
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Trying to find another way to add pictures.Will it work? We will see.No, Boo Hoo! Will not edit either...
This is our only Great Grchild.Just turned 4 & we all love him so much.Wish they lived closer,but just thankful his Momma & other Grparents all share with us.
RV Rita.......yum!
Had Easter dinner out.The restaurant was packed,but ppl were friendly & it was an easy place for SIL. He was very tired after,but DD felt it was good for him to be out.As always,he met ppl he or his family knew.Weather was nice,only needed a light sweater/top.
DD & SIL will from NC will be here tomor late eve,till Sunday.
Love,love having family together.
Would be perfect if Grdaughter could be here,but she is working.
My plans,such as they are,,will be to keep on keeping on.Lost 7&1/2 pds my last 4 days in hospital. Not a problem......no food nor water.The IV was standing in.
Pat in Oh4
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