WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2018
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Getting my teeth cleaned today was infinitely better than the last time. The woman who has been cleaning my teeth for years is no longer with the practice. The new woman was so gentle and friendly along with being thorough. The family who were the breeders of both our poodles home schooled their three daughters and created a fabulous life for them. The girls are grown now and pursuing interesting careers. My project of pulling weeds and spreading bark continues to go well. 90 minutes a day has been perfect. There's lots of bending and stretching involved along with shoveling.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 5 -
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okiewoman510 wrote: »Rye - Eight hour shifts and no breaks?!? That stinks!
Okie
I agree, but Texas doesn’t.
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Michele: We've gone without car trouble for years, and suddenly we have trouble. I'd say we've been pretty lucky--except right now. I appreciate your sympathy. Thank you.
Barbie: I've had gardening projects, too, and enjoyed them immensely. I dug up two huge parsley plants and put them in the garbage. I kept the third, also a large one, and put it into a big flowerpot at DH's request so that if our boy dog goes by it doesn't get a shower from him. :noway: My next gardening project is to plant purple pod bush beans. I love them because of the purple color. It makes seeing them to pick them so much easier! They turn green during cooking & taste very good.
Have a good evening, my friends, and a good day tomorrow.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Up with a hot flash - Michelle your apple sauce frozen cups sound good - do you just freeze ice cube size servings? I love your frozen grapes, but like them too much to have enough control to only have one or two at a time.
My DH likes the house many degrees cooler than I do for sleeping, I just use an extra cover on my side of the bed to keep warm enough at night. But when I get up every night like this with hot flashes I do appreciate it being so cool! I sure am missing getting good sleep tho!
Sharing some of my recent photo works inside the spoiler tag.
Hoping everyone has a good day. I work 4 hours tonight, then I have off work tomorrow but work all day (8 hours) on Saturday.
Rye in Texas4 -
Rye, is that 8 hour rule for every job or just certain ones? Remind me never to get a job in Texas. LOL
I plan to "retire" from the office and be self-employed for the rest of my life, God Willing. I will work in our bee business, as needed, but probably most of my hours will be during early spring/summer when the queens are breeding. And I will carry on with my horses though I consider it a Passion, not a business, and my horses would win out in every decision concerning money because what is best for them is more important to me than making money. Wendy 0 -
Wendy The point is Texas does not have any laws requiring breaks for workers and leaves it up to the businesses to do whatever they want. So certainly a business or industry standard might dictate a break.
Also, a business that has locations in many states often has standardized hours, so if one state requires a break then workers in all states would benefit.
I was shocked when I looked at the Texas labor laws. Everywhere I worked ALWAYS had breaks/lunches and I thought the reason my workplace did not was because different rules probably applied to a non-profit hospital. To my surprise it seems it turns out there are no employee protection laws regarding breaks in this state.1 -
Good Morning Ladies~
I woke up before 5 this morning. with a dog pouncing on me... have a load of laundry in and have the next 2 days off, but have things to do one of them helping my brother at dads house...
got Alfie out before more rain, we arent having any nice weather for at least a week, we did have a couple of tornado's touch down here in Ct on tuesday, some wild weather for us...have to get my DGD on the bus today and tomorrow.. also have to call the attorney that we hired.. not really doing her job..
I have to sign up for a test, that I have no training in basically to keep my job..I cant really change jobs until the mortgage goes through,,,1 -
Wendy The point is Texas does not have any laws requiring breaks for workers and leaves it up to the businesses to do whatever they want. So certainly a business or industry standard might dictate a break.
Also, a business that has locations in many states often has standardized hours, so if one state requires a break then workers in all states would benefit.
I was shocked when I looked at the Texas labor laws. Everywhere I worked ALWAYS had breaks/lunches and I thought the reason my workplace did not was because different rules probably applied to a non-profit hospital. To my surprise it seems it turns out there are no employee protection laws regarding breaks in this state.
This surprises me.
You'd think in this day and age where everyone knows about and is concerned about wellness, ergonomics, good work/life balances, etc. that this would be law in most parts of the world.
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Good morning all! Jumping into the workplace laws in the U.S. conversation. Just curious Rye, do they allow you to take a break or meal at your desk? Eight hours with no break is tough! Machka-I thought the U.S. had gotten rid of most of the unfair labor practices. I heard from a friend who is a flight attendant; laws were just recently passed (in the past ten years) that airline pilots are required to have ten hours between shifts (so they can get adequate sleep), but there is no law for flight attendants! She often will have six hours or less between shifts, in strange towns; leaving her and her other attendant co-workers no time or place to sleep! You would think with confrontations between passengers and attendants at an all time high; that airlines would push to make sure their attendants are getting enough time to rest! Sleep-Sleep in priority number one for me. If I don't get a full eight hours, I suffer. So does everyone else around me! As I tell people, "I go to sleep by 9:00, because I get up at 5:00, and I need eight hours to be nice to small people!"
I went and got some of those color swatches for paint. I went to actually purchase the paint, but at the last minute decided to take the paint swatches home to show DH the choices. I am SO glad I did. The blue I originally picked will be FAR too dark on the walls. The store lighting makes it look totally different than the lighting I have at home. So...I will head back and pick a few more in a lighter shade of blue. I do like the medium gray and the blue gray slate that I picked; although, if I go with a lighter blue, I may go a little lighter with the gray for the entryway. But I am sticking with the slate color for my baseboards and window trim. I may also use it on my lower kitchen cupboards. I have been waking up with a sore jaw the past couple of days. I am sure I am clenching my teeth and I am positive it is because of the above choices and work that needs to be done. I start this weekend, pulling off wainscotting and baseboards and painting and repurposing those and a couple of other pieces. I am going to spackle and sand a few walls this weekend also, but I think I will do all of the painting over memorial weekend as I have a long three days to do it in.
Heather-Glad to hear that your talk with DH brought you some peace in regards to the house situation. AMazing what that does to your mindset.
Cheri- Texas heat! Yes, my daughter is already complaining about the heat and looking in despair at the summer. So different from Michigan, where we tend to hole up in the winter and are always outside in the summer; opposite for you Texans. I am hoping the heat pushes her to come visit us this summer! A week in the green outdoor, by the big lake!
Marcelyn-loved your dive video! I found myself breathing along with the diver. How exciting! Congrats on the anticipated arrival of #14!
More of you I wanted to respond to; but my mind just blanked on everything else! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)1 -
Rori waving to you and DH as you fly into the east coast. Enjoy the Poconos, a really lovely place to visit.
Still in the weeds, but stopping in to read all your posts is a grounding a positive step in my day, grateful for you all.
NYKAREN 2 -
Rye - regarding the 5:2 fasting, what 2 days do you normally fast (are they the same every week) and do you have preferred meals on those 500 calorie days?
I'm rereading the information you lovely ladies shared with me a couple weeks ago. Getting hooked!
Lanette
Up early in SW WA State
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Resolutions for May
*walk at least 11,742 (bump up weekly)
*pilates class twice a week
*run 3 days a week using running app
*1000 calorie deficit daily
*no alcohol
*catch tension, before it triggers bad habits and practice calming habits (open to suggestions)
Molly Saratoga County NY0 -
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Lanette 5:2 fasting. I started 5:2 on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule but quickly moved to the standard Monday Thursday schedule with a twist. ( I always seem to have a quirk, don’t I?)
I do a fast day or “light day” on Monday and if I find I had a small lunch Tuesday or Wednesday and could just skimp on dinner and light day number two would be completed I often do that. About 1/2 the weeks it works out to Monday/Thursday and 1/2 Monday/whenever.
Also, if holiday or birthday or other special event is on a light day I reschedule light day (like move it to Tuesday/Thursday). I don’t skip.
I don’t eat breakfast so my food is lunch/dinner. When I started I made a lot of soups and froze individual portions. I’d add some protein ( lean chicken for instance) if the soup was a veggie one. But I learned that my typical lunch ( steamed frozen veggies and chicken breast) is under 250 calories if I don’t add sauce - just use some spices. So now most often I do that for lunch and a bowl of oatmeal with 1 TB almond butter at dinner. Sometimes a baked potato ( no butter, just spices or malt vinegar) instead of the oatmeal. My typical light day is between 530 and 540 calories.
It works for me because on a light day I may feel hungry but knowing that I can eat normally the next day I never feel deprived.
There is an active 5:2 group here in MFP if you are interested.
Rye in Texas
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Hi friends! Thank you for all my birthday wishes. My birthday was quiet but fun, and DD#2 came for the weekend. She took me to dinner Saturday and brunch on Sunday (well DH did because she was spending his debit card!). But is was wonderful and very nice. I have had the craziest start to the week. Eating today was rough because it was things I could do quickly and tomorrow we are being fed breakfast and lunch at work. We have a morning meeting then we are all dispersing for a service day til 4.
Well I have to tell you I feel awesome these days! I increased my sertraline to 100 both morning and night AND I have been sleeping for the first time really in my life. For a week now I have gotten 8+ hours of uninterrupted sleep!!!!! I haven't even gotten up to the bathroom! OMG I feel like a new woman. And I'm NOT hungry much! It's amazing what sleep will do. I had no idea...literally. I even went to a sleep clinic in college. I have never slept well. I highly recommend it LOL.
DD#2 and I are still planning our trip to Colorado to see DH the 2nd weekend in June. I'm getting excited for it! I never get excited in anticipation of anything, so chalk that up to feeling better too! Rori I hope we can catch up!
Well it's nearly 8 pm and I should get some things done around here. Take care all, Meg in hot and sunny Omaha
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Lanette 5:2 fasting. I started 5:2 on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule but quickly moved to the standard Monday Thursday schedule with a twist. ( I always seem to have a quirk, don’t I?)
I do a fast day or “light day” on Monday and if I find I had a small lunch Tuesday or Wednesday and could just skimp on dinner and light day number two would be completed I often do that. About 1/2 the weeks it works out to Monday/Thursday and 1/2 Monday/whenever.
Also, if holiday or birthday or other special event is on a light day I reschedule light day (like move it to Tuesday/Thursday). I don’t skip.
I don’t eat breakfast so my food is lunch/dinner. When I started I made a lot of soups and froze individual portions. I’d add some protein ( lean chicken for instance) if the soup was a veggie one. But I learned that my typical lunch ( steamed frozen veggies and chicken breast) is under 250 calories if I don’t add sauce - just use some spices. So now most often I do that for lunch and a bowl of oatmeal with 1 TB almond butter at dinner. Sometimes a baked potato ( no butter, just spices or malt vinegar) instead of the oatmeal. My typical light day is between 530 and 540 calories.
It works for me because on a light day I may feel hungry but knowing that I can eat normally the next day I never feel deprived.
There is an active 5:2 group here in MFP if you are interested.
Rye in Texas
Rye - thank you!! Great information!
I like the idea of oatmeal or potato and almond butter - simple and yummy.
Do you do your SWSY strength training on non-fast days or do you find it doesn't matter?
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Lanette 5:2 fasting. I started 5:2 on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule but quickly moved to the standard Monday Thursday schedule with a twist. ( I always seem to have a quirk, don’t I?)
I do a fast day or “light day” on Monday and if I find I had a small lunch Tuesday or Wednesday and could just skimp on dinner and light day number two would be completed I often do that. About 1/2 the weeks it works out to Monday/Thursday and 1/2 Monday/whenever.
Also, if holiday or birthday or other special event is on a light day I reschedule light day (like move it to Tuesday/Thursday). I don’t skip.
I don’t eat breakfast so my food is lunch/dinner. When I started I made a lot of soups and froze individual portions. I’d add some protein ( lean chicken for instance) if the soup was a veggie one. But I learned that my typical lunch ( steamed frozen veggies and chicken breast) is under 250 calories if I don’t add sauce - just use some spices. So now most often I do that for lunch and a bowl of oatmeal with 1 TB almond butter at dinner. Sometimes a baked potato ( no butter, just spices or malt vinegar) instead of the oatmeal. My typical light day is between 530 and 540 calories.
It works for me because on a light day I may feel hungry but knowing that I can eat normally the next day I never feel deprived.
There is an active 5:2 group here in MFP if you are interested.
Rye in Texas
Rye - thank you!! Great information!
I like the idea of oatmeal or potato and almond butter - simple and yummy.
Do you do your SWSY strength training on non-fast days or do you find it doesn't matter?
Lanette
There are unsurprisingly two sets of thought on strength training and the fast days. The first is it doesn’t matter. The second is don’t do it the day BEFORE a fast.
Me, since I am trying to BUILD muscle and still increasing weight I do not do it the day before a light day if I can easily avoid doing so. Monday is never a problem because I don’t do the weights on Sundays. If my schedule absolutely won’t work out I might let myself have an extra serving of chicken breast or a protein shake (100 to 130 calories) on a light day to allow myself a bit extra protein for muscle building.
But if I were not trying to grow my muscle, if I had maxed my weights and was instead trying to keep and maintain my current level of muscle I don’t think I’d worry much about when I did my SWSY exercising on a 5:2 schedule. I think I’d be just fine.
Note my light days are always a bit higher in protein than might be expected. I place high regard on the research that suggests women as they age have an especial need to keep protein up. It not undisputed but it is the way I lean on the current research. On my light days I probably have 50g protein or a bit more. On regular days I have a minimum of 100g protein. (Remember, I’m increasing resistance as I’m trying to build muscle so my requirements for protein might be higher than someone who is already carrying a good muscle weight and is not looking to increase it.)
Sorry for no definitive reply, but I don’t think there is an objective best answer on his one!
Rye
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Trish - Yesterday; I spent at least 3 hours cleaning the slats on my French Doors in MBR. I took off all the slats, cleaned them, and put them back on. Still working on it when Louis got home. That makes 3 out of a total of 9 windows I have. I cleaned the ones in the living room area; but, did not take the slats off it because it is a double window and have a table w/lamp and two heavy chairs in front of it. It took Louis and Trey about 20 minutes to hang up the valance over it that I had washed a few weeks ago. I need to get another pin to put in where they connect.
Rebecca - That is quite a transformation for sure. I know you are proud of yourself. I'm finding the last 10-15 lbs. I am trying to lose, the hardest. Just drank my protein shake before I have to start fasting before a procedure at 2:30pm. Not looking for them to stick a spaghetti sized tube down my nose and into my esophagus.
Katla - I wish I could get 8 hours of sleep per night; I come close if I don't bother to watch the local news. But, my favorite shows come on at 10:00pm and I am going to watch them, and get up to have a cup of coffee while it is still fresh.
Next white blinds will be cleaned this afternoon and turning over the shelves hanging in front to them and washing the tchotchkes on the shelves. I hope the weight will make the bow in the shelves straighten out. I am going to get Louis to buy 4 shelves or 4 pieces of wood and either paint them or white-wash them and then screw them in. That way they cannot bow like the ones of particle board covered with white Formica. He read the list of 'projects' mainly because I had 'highlighted' the entire thing. I told him I was not expecting all to be done, or even done immediately, and that some where just 'pipe dreams'. LOL
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Kate UK 3
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I've just cooked the sprouted beans from the Indian IP book. The IP keeps them warm.
Having them with a big bag of spinach and salmon baked in Chipotle paste.
Then it's stewed apples and blackberries with homemade yoghurt.
Then it an ounce of best cruncher cheddar.
Then it's 100 calories of plain chocolate. Two thirds of a ounce.
I will drink AF white wine with it.
I've been out to lunch with my friend and had two starters. Salt and pepper squid with salad. And asparagus, duck egg and a drizzle of hollandaise with salad. I had diet tonic with ice and lemon and added my own "gin sin" drops - gin flavoured drops. No calories. The drops do taste a bit artificial, but they do remind me of gin.
Came back and had tea in the garden and introduced my friend to Crodino, the Italian AF aperitif that tastes like Aperol. She liked it, my DH likes it, so does my son and his wife. My son is buying it in bulk to get free shipping and splitting it with me. A great discovery! I'm trying to persuade the cruise to stock it.
I'm still keeping to maintenance and losing ever so slowly. I am at target. I exercise around 800 - 900 calories a day - not quite Pip's standard, but not bad. That means I can eat.
Fabulous weather here. Gorgeous greenery and flowers everywhere. I've stopped worrying about the move. What will be will be.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
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Good morning all! Jumping into the workplace laws in the U.S. conversation. Just curious Rye, do they allow you to take a break or meal at your desk? Eight hours with no break is tough! Machka-I thought the U.S. had gotten rid of most of the unfair labor practices. I heard from a friend who is a flight attendant; laws were just recently passed (in the past ten years) that airline pilots are required to have ten hours between shifts (so they can get adequate sleep), but there is no law for flight attendants! She often will have six hours or less between shifts, in strange towns; leaving her and her other attendant co-workers no time or place to sleep! You would think with confrontations between passengers and attendants at an all time high; that airlines would push to make sure their attendants are getting enough time to rest!
! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
I’m in a public reception area, I can kinda walk in the copy room and eat but I have to see the front area and cover the desk and help people. I put up a ‘be right back’ sign and run to the restroom when necessary, but that always irritates clients and the public if they have to wait.
Interesting about the shift turn around. My worst one is off at 8pm in at 7am ( probably 2X a month) but if necessary I might occasionally have to do the off at 8pm in at 5 a.m shifts (if a coworker is on vacation or sick). However, I already let them know I will quit rather than do that on a regular basis or too many times in a row. I, too, need my sleep. I don’t believe Texas regulates shift turnaround either.
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Good morning, all.
I did my first work-from-home Wednesday yesterday. It is my personal summer initiative. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I still need to work on the specifics, but I was responsive to emails and finished a couple projects for people, so I'm going to count it as a success.
Please send good thoughts or prayers for my oldest son. As you may remember, he's been looking (not very hard) for a job. He is on a second interview this afternoon at 1:00 pm for a job that he think he may like -- it is full-time and 7 minutes from the university that he eventually would like to go to and only 30 minutes from our house. I would like to see him do something that he would find fulfilling and maybe fun.
I'm back to logging. Yesterday was a crazy day eating, but because I worked out for two hours (60 minutes in the morning -- water aerobics; and 60 minutes in the evening -- a power weightlifting class), so I think it will be okay. I'm tired of sitting at this weight and ready to start moving back down again.
Not much else going on. I am pretty excited about my clematis this year. I tried to grow them in Kansas, but it was way too hot. Oregon seems to be perfect!
Felicia
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Felicia prayers for son!1
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ok, One way to clean your house is when you invite people to dinner lol
I am tired.... did a load of laundry and went to feed my DFIL, had the dogs out, walked Alfie, and then stopped at the grocery store.. we will be having broccoli and cheddar quiche and salad for dinner and I cut up strawberries for strawberry shortcake..the 3 ladies I hang with most here at the Atrium are coming , Trudy( the one that is my age) will be traveling next week.. both Dagmar and Lil keep an eye on her kitty, who is such a cutie... will go back out walk the dogs because they had just a quick pee break, then get my granddaughter at my ex's house and take her back to her house and get her looking cute as they have a concert tonight... which I cannot attend because there is not enough room, told Tracy to video it for me..
Meg~ Happy Birthday...
I talked to my brother this morning..and they are going up next weekend to new hampshire.. I have 5 days off but they dont want me up there, I would like to go up to the cottage but it isnt up and running yet.. and there is to much to do at dads house..
I also have 5 days off for 4th of July and would like to go somewhere for that time.. but dont know if they will have the cottage open..so thank goodness I did my patio.. and so if I can't go anywhere I will bring the fun to me....2 -
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