WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2018
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coastalgosgal wrote: »Becca: Your RV was lovely. I'll bet you had some good times in it. The view back through the galley and hall to the bedroom looks very much like ours. We have a flat bus style front rather than a van style front, though. My MIL & FIL had one similar to yours, but smaller & not as nice. DSIL has a flat front one that is more like yours on the inside. We hope to go on a trip with she and her DH this fall. Keeping my fingers crossed on that since she is heading in for a shoulder replacement surgery in July.
Barbara: I'm tempted to look for the Route 66 discs. I loved that show when I was a kid. :bigsmile:
Dr. Katie: I hope the boot does its job well. I think of surgery as a last resort. :flowerforyou:
Michele: I tried DVD's when I started this weight loss process but have found that I do much better with the social support of a yoga class. In addition, our townhouse doesn't really have a good space for exercising. It is possible to use the living room, but not all that comfortable. :ohwell:
Barbie and Rebecca: We have been sailors since we were in our twenties. We worked out way up to a 32 foot sailboat and have sailed it out onto the Pacific and cruised up to Puget Sound, the San Juan and Gulf Islands and back several times. We loved the adventure. On our last trip DH started to have trouble that eventually was diagnosed as MS. He can't balance well enough to safely sail anymore and gets seasick. Now we will be cruising on the roadways. I hope to have similar fun as what we loved in the past.
Felicia: I hope your son has a wonderful life. He is lucky to have such a wise and loving mom.
KJ: I love your comments to Sheila. :bigsmile:
Heather: You look fabulous! I hope you enjoyed the hike.
Lanette: Thanks for your good wishes. I hope DD gets a good price for her Colorado home and a quick sale. They've been working on getting it fixed up for a long time. I'd be nervous towing anything behind the RV, too. Our neighbors have one of a similar size and tow a little bitty car behind it. I don't plan to follow their example, but at this point don't have enough experience to base a reasonable opinion. We will see how things go. :flowerforyou:
We have rented a large storage unit for several years. Our son rebuilt a boat inside it, and sold the boat when he moved to the east coast. The storage unit currently contains two other boats and an old car along with other items. Yesterday, DH sold the car. We will be rearranging things inside the storage unit so that we can use it to house our RV when it is not in use. This makes me very happy. The RV will be well cared for and safe from weather worries, and we won't have to continue to park it is the street.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
We had a large storage unit in 2000- 2004, when the boys were younger and into G I Joes. So picture a two car garage size storage unit with a town in it. A couple of blocks of boxes sprayed with paint that look like rock, many buildings that were handmade, war torn, a Barbie house spray painted gray, a Barbie bistro with outdoor seating the was painted. My eldest organized US troups, my middle son was in charge of the British troups, and my husband was in charge of German troups. Each had 30+ G I Joes. At one point I had about 5 nurses, but my husband bought an I Dream of Genie outfit, and had them entertaining the troups! I will find the photos. Anyways, it was quite a hobbie! Each had a huge tank, and on rainy days husband would transport all the tanks to a field that looked muddy. Then the boys and him would push them alone, getting mud on the treads and sides. Then lifting them gently into the back of our Sport Trac truck, and take them back to the storage unit all realistic!!! Haahaa!
The boys learned tactics, strategy, and how to move their troups through the town. They took turns, rolling dice, and each G I Joe had a stats fact, that was listed on a board with each G I Joes face. Like playing a Dungeons & Dragons role playing game.
My job was keeping Owain happy while they were off doing that.
That time was when husband was paid a ridiculous amount of money for his job as a purchasing agent with a construction co. My son's call it the rich years! Thinking back, we could've saved more, but we have no regrets!
I want to go back in time, be a boy and one of yours and your husbands. What a wonderful childhood that would be.
I was into Barbie's growing up, my Grandmother's living room became my house. Cardboard boxes with carpet remnants for flooring, wrapping paper for wallpaper, magazine photos frames for wall hangings. I used chocolate boxes for beds with facecloth bedding. I have a little wooden box with 5 drawers that my Great Grandfather had made, my Grandmother gave it to me for a dresser, I still have it sitting on my own dresser that was my Great Grandmother's wedding present. My other Grandmother gave me bird salt and pepper shakers that were "statues" for my decor. It started my collection of Salt and Pepper Shakers that I still have. Thank you for sharing your story, it brought back wonderful memories for me.
Tracey in Edmonton5 -
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Meal Prep - I keep cooked protein in the freezer all the time. I will also freeze extras when I make chile verde, chili, taco meat, etc. I freeze them all in single servings then I just have to pop one out when I want it to add to whatever meal I am making.
Today for lunch I used one serving of chicken gravy, one serving of grilled chicken and 1/2 bag of riced cauliflower medley. It was SOOOO good. I'm sad that I'm out of chicken gravy and grilled chicken now.
I am working my way through the freezer, I need to eat everything before I start cooking any more.
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
Karen NY ... Yes, my younger son is home for the summer. He is taking 3 courses online this summer. Two from our local community college that will transfer to Lipscomb and one from Lipscomb. Ridiculous tuition prices. Local community college is 747.00 per course ... the ONE class from Lipscomb in Nashville was 3800.00 plus a 300.00 lab kit! He's busy!! He was not able to find any part-time work around us ... landscaping causes his migraines to flare and everywhere else wanted someone who would still be here after mid-August. So he's working for his brother again as a personal care aide and has also picked up the overnight shift at his brother's house a few nights a week ... then he works for other residents as well. He should earn enough to get through the school year.
DrKatieBug ... I think I might have given the bill for the mammogram to the doctor who was so insistent that you have it when it was out of your plan's parameters. Curious, what is your denomination? I'm guessing Methodist?
Meal prep ... I use a combination of both Okie's, Rye's and KJ's methods. No question about it though, no plan and I derail!
My 600 Pound Life ... This is an "out there" kind of suggestion, bu I am highly motivated after watching this show. First, I have the utmost respect for the individuals who allow national television to invade their privacy and see their private hurt and shame. Some of the patients are jerks, but so many of them are just hurting individuals.. it's heartbreaking. And while I am currently "only" 80 pounds over goal, I often see myself in them as well. Many of the things they say and do I have done or currently do ... just on a lesser level ... and it reminds me to stop and recognize where that path will lead. Does that make sense to all of you?
This weekend we're traveling ... taking OS and all of his medical equipment as well. Only going about 4 hours away but this will be a trial run for when we want to take him to Nashville to visit his younger brother. Joyce... where are you by the way!! ... we are going to stop at the Ark in Kentucky as well. This weekend is my very spoiled nieces's graduation party. None of us are looking forward to it, but feel the pull of family obligation. Bonus is I will get to see my parents and spend Father's Day with my Dad.
Have a great weekend!
Beth near Buffalo
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Happy Friday. Waiting for DGD to arrive for the weekend.
SueBDew in TX0 -
Allie--I don't understand how it is your problem they didn't show up.
Wendy--Enjoy your new way of life.
They are moving my friend from the Rehab center to assisted living today. I am hoping to get there on Sunday. I sure hope she ajusts and can do this. Since she had the strokes just after Christmas I am not sure just what she can and can not do. Please keep her in prayer.
Janetr--Hope your supper plans were fun and enjoy your time with family.
Felicia-HUGS!!
Meg--I agree about the family suffers for something they had no control over, I went through that with DH#1. This weather has gone from cold to hot. Today going to be 100 again. Yestereday when I got off work at 3:30 my van said 103. Gotta love Nebraska.
Sheila-Welcome and looking forward to getting to know you. This is a great place with loads of support.
Lenora-Sending prayers and hugs that all goes well today.
Allie & Janet--looking forward to hearing all about the weddings. Hope you both can relax and enjoy.
Time to sign off for now. Blessings, Vicki GI NE2 -
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Beth so glad YS can earn some $ this summer, my kid is earning 0$.
I watch the decluttering shows to understand how folks get messy and stay that way until someone comes in and shows them, I forget the. Amenod the show Peter somebody was the host. He really talked people through the reason they felt paralyzed to do anything, and that gets me moving!!
Went to the teacher’s professional day and got a perk—-was asked to conduct a neighboring county’s spring orchestra festival next May—you never know what’s around the corner, showing up is a powerful thing-I was tempted to ditch, now I’m glad I didn’t!!
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I too love the hoarding and weight loss shows. The hoarding shows inspire me to get off my butt and donate stuff. The weight loss shows I usually watch while eating a snack.
Okie
PS - Congrats NYKaren on your conducting gig for next year's Spring show.1 -
Beth, you got it in one guess! We do tend to be in the news a lot lately.1
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Hi Gals,
Barbie - That’s a packed Thursday, it is great that Jake helps make it work… Team work seems to me to be one of the clues to a good relationship.
Shelia – welcome! As many others have said logging is the key it really teaches you about food and nutrition and as a result how to make choices that work for you. And if your “normal” day is over 3,000 calories you will actually lose weight at 3,000 calories, so you don’t have to start at a level that is crazy low, you can ease yourself there, and MFP will do it for you if you actually use it’s system.
Katiebug – hang in! 3 weeks will get old – but you can do this!!!
Rita – If you come via California – I’d love to see you!
Well I survived the colonoscopy, not sure if I would ever do that again no matter the medical issues. As all have said it is the prep; but for me it was not the gross liquid and resulting clean out, but the diet with no veggies or fruit for 4 days – no fiber, but all the sugar I wanted, and then 36 hours of water fast and by the end, I had the shakes (looked like I had tremors) hurt everywhere and had 2 days of a roaring headache – it was all related to the diet and “gross liquid” as after it was over I went to my favorite deli and had a huge hot pastrami sandwich with all the fixings, and a big cookie - immediately 100% fine. As I suspected something about how I am put together is not set up to deal with fasting.
I’m back on the MFP wagon of logging and taking care of my eating like I know is best for me.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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afternoon ladies~
well this morning was lovely, never knew a mani /pedi felt so nice.. Tracy and I are planning on doing it at least once a month... after that came home walked Alfie and then went back to there house and did lots of crafts for the wedding, I have to hand it to her.. we knocked alot of stuff out.... but it has mostly been her and I, Sarah her matron of honor , helped today so thats good.. and she is going back tonight... tomorrow am is gonna be crazy.. getting up at the crack of dawn to go help set up down at the park... and then somehow put fruit salad and tuna mac salad in individual containers...
Alfie staying over with Tom so I can deal without furry critters...0 -
klanders30 wrote: »Beth so glad YS can earn some $ this summer, my kid is earning 0$.
I watch the decluttering shows to understand how folks get messy and stay that way until someone comes in and shows them, I forget the. Amenod the show Peter somebody was the host. He really talked people through the reason they felt paralyzed to do anything, and that gets me moving!!
Went to the teacher’s professional day and got a perk—-was asked to conduct a neighboring county’s spring orchestra festival next May—you never know what’s around the corner, showing up is a powerful thing-I was tempted to ditch, now I’m glad I didn’t!!
NYKAREN
I remember that show as well, Peter Walsh I think you mean from Clean Sweep. He dug deep into the reasoning I felt it was better than Hoarders.0 -
okiewoman510 wrote: »I too love the hoarding and weight loss shows. The hoarding shows inspire me to get off my butt and donate stuff. The weight loss shows I usually watch while eating a snack.
Okie
PS - Congrats NYKaren on your conducting gig for next year's Spring show.
I'm with you and snacking while watching the weight loss shows.
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grandmallie wrote: »afternoon ladies~
well this morning was lovely, never knew a mani /pedi felt so nice.. Tracy and I are planning on doing it at least once a month... after that came home walked Alfie and then went back to there house and did lots of crafts for the wedding, I have to hand it to her.. we knocked alot of stuff out.... but it has mostly been her and I, Sarah her matron of honor , helped today so thats good.. and she is going back tonight... tomorrow am is gonna be crazy.. getting up at the crack of dawn to go help set up down at the park... and then somehow put fruit salad and tuna mac salad in individual containers...
Alfie staying over with Tom so I can deal without furry critters...
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Barbara We don't have any hot pink or magenta irises. There is one called Ruffles and Flourishes which is stunning that might be the one you saw.
Karen in Virginia1 -
I will have to admit, when I watch those weight loss shows, I yell at them! As they're talking, and narrating it, they do make a lot of excuses. The last one I watched, the gal had been doing well, but she knew if she didn't get the surgery, then her mom wasn't staying, and she would have to move back to Washington. Hey lady, you are stronger than you realize! You don't need you mom to still be cooking for you! You need to drive! I get mad when they play Mr Now. They don't see the opportunity he is giving them!! Don't say you're following his program then snack, thinking it's no big deal. I can empathize a bit of the turmoil they are feeling. But like Dr. Now says, the weight loss surgery is just a tool to help you make better food choices. I like to see them all succeed! I am proud of them when they do. It also helps reinforce how far I've come. From visiting 3-5 fast food joints and taking it all home to eat, and now, where I know what portions are, and my guilt in eating is behind me. Living an honest life, loving myself and my husband. That's pretty much it.
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Barbie: I also knit in cooler weather. I've made a baby blanket for each of my grandchildren, and also use cotton yarn to make dishrags for my own use. Some of our dishrags are getting pretty well worn and I need to make some new ones.
Lanette: We like things "done and dusted, too." We are hoping the house in Colorado will go quickly and for a good price. Our daughter wants to use her proceeds from the sale to buy a place near where she works in Illinois. We are keeping our fingers crossed that all goes well and turns out positive in the end. On another subject, the new to us RV is in the shop getting a thorough going over. There was a problem with suspension on the driver's side front wheel. We knew about this when we made our offer. :flowerforyou:
(((Michele))) I hope you're already on your way by the time you read this post. I don't like waiting around, either. :ohwell:
Rita: Your RV is the same brand as ours, and looks very much like it! Ours is a 1998 with very low miles.
Rebecca: Thanks for your good wishes for our daughter's house sale. The only sad part about it is that I was able to see Rori a couple of different times while visiting DD in Colorado, and that isn't likely to happen again.
Snowflake: I love the encouraging comments your DH made to you regarding your driving ability. He's right. You could do it if you wanted.
Becca: I think a lot of what you and your family did in your RV was amazing and adventurous. I don't think I will be going any place that is clothing optional, though. I'm not quite that outgoing. :noway:
Beth near Buffalo: I have seen "My 600 lb Life" a few times, although not recently. The thing that shocked me the most was how young many of them were, and how hopeless they felt. I was impressed by the courage it took for them to try and change.
Vicki GI NE: I hope your friend is well cared for and will keep her in my prayers. :flowerforyou:
Kim: I'm glad you survived the ordeal. You now have a baseline and can monitor your health. :flowerforyou:
I just deleted a rant. I'll be back later.
[b}Katla in beautiful NW Oregon[/b]
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Ok so taking a quick break...deep breath and then on to sweeping and vacuuming..Tracy ,Taliah,Sarah,Madyson and I all getting dressed here..I will make sure I am put together before they get here....much easier without Alfie here,so glad Tom was nice enough to keep him overnight and for the day tomorrow.It is a load off my mind knowing he is safe and well cared for while I'm not here,and same when he isn't there I do the same for our boys.... well back at it...,I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look like a bowling ball. Gotta get a handle on things.... wish me luck tomorrow.2
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.28min, 128mhr, 12.9amph. 1.6mi= 68c
apple watch- 63c
MANUAL TREADMILL- walk/jog 10min, 124ahr, 135mhr, .68mi= 93c
apple watch- 93c
LATERAL MACHINE- 15min, fat burn program, 128mhr, 60arpm 36aw, 1.92mi= 109c
apple watch- 115c
bike ride gym 2 sumn sta- 50.08min, 125ahr, 147mhr, 14.2amph, 11.8mi= 463c
apple watch- 458c
jog sta 2 wk- 4.29min, 155mhr, 141ahr, 8.37min mi, .5mi= 55c
apple watch- 51c
jog wk 2 sumn sta- 3.42min, 8.09min mi, FAST!!, .154mhr, 4mi= 50c
apple watch- 55c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 16.52min, 9.1amph, 128ahr, 154mhr, 2.5mi= 183c
apple watch- 142c
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »okiewoman510 wrote: »I too love the hoarding and weight loss shows. The hoarding shows inspire me to get off my butt and donate stuff. The weight loss shows I usually watch while eating a snack.
Okie
PS - Congrats NYKaren on your conducting gig for next year's Spring show.
I'm with you and snacking while watching the weight loss shows.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »okiewoman510 wrote: »I too love the hoarding and weight loss shows. The hoarding shows inspire me to get off my butt and donate stuff. The weight loss shows I usually watch while eating a snack.
Okie
PS - Congrats NYKaren on your conducting gig for next year's Spring show.
I'm with you and snacking while watching the weight loss shows.
Tracey in Edmonton
sounds like I need to strap the boot on
LOL...yikes!i
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Katla: I had the same thought when you shared that DD was selling the Colorado house. Hmmm, we'll have to find another way and place to meet up again. Please give your DH my greetings from the Rockies. Very excited to see you two planning to hit the road in your new RV.
Kim: Glad the procedure is behind you, and you are back to feeling more like yourself.
Lenora: Hope yours went well, too.
Allie and Janetr: Big cyber hugs to you and your families enjoying weddings. Will be expecting photos.
Rye: I Kid Kirby
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Thanks to an amazing book recommended by Heather I have learned about the Leadville Marathon--a 100 mile race that starts at over 10,000 feet in elevation. When I think I've been so terribly active, it puts what I'm doing into perspective. Compared to that, my days are like the days of a couch potato. Here is a picture of the RV I didn't drive. Even if I felt capable of driving, Jake is such a terrible passenger that he would be commenting on every move I made.
This is the first RV we had
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Barbie: The RV you & Jake traveled in looks similar in size and shape to ours, but the big trailer seemed very large to me. I was impressed that it had two doors. So far we aren't planning to tow a car. Neither of our cars can be towed unless we put them on a flat trailer behind the RV. We may get to the point where we have the confidence to try it--some day. :huh: Your trailer looks like it was very long. I've seldom seen one with a front and back door. I know you had some great adventures together and hope that we will, too.
Rori: DH said "hi" back to you. I hope we find a place to meet up again, too. :flowerforyou:
We had a nice chat on Skype with our son this evening. We're thinking up ways to get together for a few days and talked about the possibility of a trip to Crater Lake after school starts when the crowds are smaller. It is a nice idea, and I hope we can make it happen. We'll see as time goes along.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Hi folks!
• Self-inflicted struggle. I lost that 8.8 lbs in May then promptly put most of it back on. I have a difficult time resisting cookies. Fresh baked soft cookies. ;-) I’m back down 5 lbs but goodness! I think I’m allergic to sugar. And bread seems to do the same thing to me. I bloat-up then it comes off over a week or two. So - i tuned into the anti-inflammatory talk here.
• Neckercise. I truly need to do my neck exercises - for a pinched nerve causing numb fingers on my right hand. I have 6 exercises that i need to do 3 times daily. I’m going to get back on those and see how much difference it makes after a month.
• And walking... i felt so much better when i was walking. I was walking 4-5 miles a day at my best in 2014. Now I’m not even getting 2 miles in my whole day. My cousin is such an inspiration. He’s 68 years old and on an 8 day bicycle trip from Texas to Joplin, MO. This man runs marathons like they’re nothing. I’ve seen him do an event on Saturday and a marathon on Sunday - though he admits that’s tough on him. My little 5k event was a major event for me in 2014. Don’t even talk to me about one right now. He started late in life and just does it. Many events every year. He says at his funeral - everyone will take home one of his free t-shirts from all those races.
• Rough year for my family. It seems every month there’s one more hit. January was a good month for me. I was feeling so hopeful and positive. I got a lot of projects completed. Feb - favorite uncle passed. Mar - dear brother-in-law passed. April - younger brother broke his leg badly in a motorcycle wreck. May - a dear cousin passed. (Of course, all my cousins are dear to me.) i told y’all about his passing. He had requested a song played at his funeral. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens. Then June 1st - my other younger brother badly broke his left arm in a motorcycle wreck. My two youngest brothers live in houses next door to each other. They are best friends. So thankful it wasn’t worse. They both had surgery to put them back together with plates and screws. My parents are both 91 and seem to be doing well. Mom lives with me and my husband. Dad lives in a very nice memory care facility. I take him for drives, to listen to music and get him some food he misses (whataburger cheeseburger and a strawberry shake or fried chicken with a Dr. Pepper or barbecue with ice tea). We do drive-by visits of family. And we do Facebook Live videos where he tells folks hello and whistles a tune. He loves to whistle.
• My eyes. I think one reason I’m not here much these days is my eyes. I have a condition called narrow angle glaucoma. It’s caused by the shape of my big beautiful brown eyes. I use eye drops and see my opthalmologist every 3 months to monitor the pressure in my eyes. We’ve been watching my small cataracts. Doc warned me if they grew more - we’d need to remove them because they’ll put pressure on my eyes. And, they did and they are. So... while putting me the measurement testing - getting me ready for upcoming surgery - she discovered my optic nerves were swollen (left more than right) and my retinas had spots. She thought the spots were likely age spots (WTH?!?) but one is perfectly round and age spots aren’t normally - so it could be a thinning spot or a hole. Great. So I’m seeing a retina specialist and a neuro opthalmologist next. She asked me if I’d experienced headaches. Yes. I thought it was sinus related. She asked a lot of other questions - antibiotics, out of country travel, illness, etc. No to all - except a gel antibiotic my dental hygienist injected in a pocket we’ve been monitoring.
My Auntie Donna was right. After 40 - it’s just patch, patch, patch.
Hope you are all doing okay.
— Ginger in Texas
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Katla - I am so happy to see you excited about your RV. I hope you will be very pleased with it and enjoy roaming for many years to come.
Barbie - That's why I read those books. They are about a lot more than just running. Life lessons a plenty.
Rebecca - I agree with you. Having all the pieces of your life in alignment is the key to happiness. No lying to ourselves or others. Keeping our commitments. Plus a bit of forgiveness for ourselves when we *#&% up. Owning it. You've got it gurl!!!.
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