WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018
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Allie: Ditto what others here have expressed about you cooking for Tom and Elena. I'd rather see you keep the food for yourself, and use it to break in your new Instapot.
Lisa: Hang in there. If you need a reference, you have my number.
Beth: Glad you've figured out the source of swelling in your ankles.
NYKAREN and other yougurt makers: I use Fairlife 2 percent milk. You can totally skip the heating/cooling step because it is ultra-filtered. https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-no-boil-yogurt/
A half gallon of milk makes approximately 48 oz of finished, strained Greek style yougurt. I put the whey in my blender and use it to whip up 3 smoothies at a time.
Cindy from Ontario: Welcome. Hope you'll keep coming back.
Heather: Your decluttering inspired me to tackle the kitchen junk drawer. Now the pantry awaits. You have us all hanging and waiting to hear outcome of email from your friend's husband.
Rebecca: Awww, cute selfie with DS.
Katla: So sorry for the trajectory of your friend's life. Just reminds me again how good health is my wealth.
Vicki: May you find peace and string together at least a few nights of good sleep. ((hugs))
Felicia: I think your approach to eat right, exercise, take vitamins, etc. is right on. It's been my experience that acupuncture helps promote kidney function, so maybe that's an avenue to research.
Evelyn: The Beck Diet Solution sounds like a book I'd like. Will try to find it as an audio book. Congrats on your Chamber award.
Michele: Yay on finding the ankle weights you've wanted. You've reminded me to knock the cobwebs off of my pair and get back to wearing them around the house.
Machka: Sorry you can't wear textured clothing. Must be a challenge.
SueBDew: Your garden area is beautiful. Must be amazing to see the monarchs in person.
I had my therapeutic massage yesterday, so feel terrific today. Two of my friends have recently had hip replacements, and are doing well. They shared how it started as a pain in their groin, and that gave me pause, as what I thought was a groin strain from swimming, sounds so much like their hip issue. It's also on the same side as my foot with Morton's Neuroma, so I wonder if there is something in my gait that is throwing my hip off. Will try to be mindful of the discomfort, and start with chatting with my chiropractor.
To all in the path of the impending Noreaster, take care~
Here, today was a spectacular, sunny 67 degree fall day, and it's expected to stay this way for the next few days, so will start now to convince DH to take a drive somewhere scenic. We are still a little over a week away from departing to Puerto Vallarta. I can hardly wait. Ordered a new swimsuit in a size smaller than what I was wearing this summer, and it fits!!! Non-scale victory. Yay!!! Okay, celebration over. Time to hop on the recumbent bike and burn some bonus calories.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Fun day today, visiting with my middle son and dear daughter in law 💗. Tacoma was long drive away though. Traffic, and rain was a bit much!
Glad to be home relaxing. Youngest son and eldest son playing video games now in the other living room. I told youngest son he doesn't have many days to have fun with him, (with eldest son's crazy schedule). He's usually sleeping days, and up working at night!
Is it wrong to orchestrate life like that? Ah well.
💗Rebecca
Whidbey island
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Mary - thank you!
Machka - she's on contract through the national organization. As someone who brings in donations, I'm in contact with the chief financial officer almost daily, and we're actually in really good financial shape, better than many similar-size councils. And they're not downsizing, but on the contrary, looking at expanding the staff in the upcoming year. Pretty sure this CEO is having a hard time envisioning me as part of that future, and honestly, at this point, I'm having a little bit of a hard time seeing it as well. Respect should be a two-way street.
Rori - I had planned to ask, thank you very much for the offer! I am determined to land on my feet, whether it's in this organization or another. At this point, the CFO and I have both suggested to the CEO that I go on contract as a grant writer, and she's "thinking about it." It would resolve a number of issues, but not sure she'd be willing to put the guarantees in the contract that I would insist on having there. There are hazards to that path, and I'm well aware of them.
Rebecca - such a lovely thing, seeing all your sons in one day! No, it's not wrong to orchestrate.
It's what moms do best.
Tomorrow is museums downtown, I'm thinking. There's the off chance I won't be back this way, so will take advantage of the days off to enjoy the good things about this place. Today was a very good day, as well as being beautiful weather.
Love y'all,
Grateful you're here, always,
Lisa in EP for now3 -
Mary - thank you!
Machka - she's on contract through the national organization. As someone who brings in donations, I'm in contact with the chief financial officer almost daily, and we're actually in really good financial shape, better than many similar-size councils. And they're not downsizing, but on the contrary, looking at expanding the staff in the upcoming year. Pretty sure this CEO is having a hard time envisioning me as part of that future, and honestly, at this point, I'm having a little bit of a hard time seeing it as well. Respect should be a two-way street.
Rori - I had planned to ask, thank you very much for the offer! I am determined to land on my feet, whether it's in this organization or another. At this point, the CFO and I have both suggested to the CEO that I go on contract as a grant writer, and she's "thinking about it." It would resolve a number of issues, but not sure she'd be willing to put the guarantees in the contract that I would insist on having there. There are hazards to that path, and I'm well aware of them.
Rebecca - such a lovely thing, seeing all your sons in one day! No, it's not wrong to orchestrate. It's what moms do best.
Tomorrow is museums downtown, I'm thinking. There's the off chance I won't be back this way, so will take advantage of the days off to enjoy the good things about this place. Today was a very good day, as well as being beautiful weather.
Love y'all,
Grateful you're here, always,
Lisa in EP for now
I haven't seen middle son and dear daughter in law since last February, when husband had surgery. Time passes so fast sometimes! He and her are such a cute couple, going and exploring their new city ( well since last November), so almost a year. The fact that they go and explore, gives me hope that their relationship will just get stronger over time. They were both so young, and first loves so I was worried!
We picked a meeting place so both of us had the same amount of time driving. It seemed the fair thing to do. My middle son is growing quite the beard and mustache! My cuddle bug!
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Lisa - Great idea! I hope it turns out well for you
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Cindy from Ontario: Welcome to a great group! Are you from Ontario, Canada, Ontario, CA or Ontario, Oregon?
Heather: It seems like you’re on the countdown for the move. I hope you are able to enjoy the adventure and don’t have too many stresses in the process.
Vicki: It sounds as though you took the initiative and are reclaiming your home and privacy. Wishing you the best of luck.
Felicia: We live in an area with shorter days and longer nights this time of year. Vitamin D3 is a good friend. :flowerforyou:
Lanette: Loved the introvert link. :bigsmile;
Lisa: I love the picture.
Rori: I agree with you and share the blessing of good health. It is a huge gift. DH is medically complicated, but he is also feeling better and doing more. Yay!!! The RV makes him happy & feeling happier improves his health. Congrats on the smaller swim suit. WIN! :flowerforyou:
I have been offered a riding lesson on Sunday. Yay! That is two weeks in a row.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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I slept 10.5 hours last night ... and felt like I could have slept 2 or 3 more hours.
But I had to be up because we needed to drive the route for the event we're hosting tomorrow. It's a 100 km cycling event. Unfortunately they are doing some construction on the route so there are a couple sections of gravel. That's not good. But fortunately, the sections are only short.
We would have liked to go for a ride too, but it is quite windy today.
Machka in Oz2 -
"Good to hear about your doings Heather.
Ten or twelve years ago Shirley had to give up work because she was beginning to lose mental and physical co-ordination. The condition continued to develop and now she doesn’t recognise any one or respond to her name and can’t move or communicate. We have been able to care for her at home for these years, but in fact in a few weeks I am moving, and she is going into a nursing home near where I will be in Devon.
One of our sons lives very near and his wife and he have played a great part in caring for Shirley. We have three lovely grand-daughters who have also played their part in caring - now 23, 21 and 15 – so they knew Shirley as she was, which is great for us all. Although I am moving away from them now it has been great to be with them as they grew up. I wish you and John well in your move to Hove!!
You and Shirley were very close childhood friends, and I am sorry not to be writing with more positive news, and that I can’t let Shirley know you have been in touch.
You didn’t say whether you kept up your writing – I hope you did.
With love"
This is the reply I got from my friend's husband this morning.
I somehow thought there must be something wrong because these days most people are traceable.
Those if you who have read ME I AM, my memoir, will know how much I loved her when I was seven.
Anyone know what it is she has?
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Heather~ sounds like ALS or Lou Gerig's disease to me,but I could be wrong....
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Heather, I'm so sorry that the news from your friend wasn't better
. Allie may have it right, that it is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Apparently, dementia can accompany the disease.
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Anyone know what it is she has?
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
So sorry ... did she have a head injury at some point earlier in her life?
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Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Pretty consistent the last 3 months since my husband has been home from the hospital ... right around the 24/25 hour point. Maybe I'll get a bit more exercise in this month.
Past Octobers:
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Monday, 1 October 2018 ... 4.3 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
Tuesday, 2 October 2018 ... 3.6 km walking + 6.2 km running + 5 flights of 20 stairs
Wednesday, 3 October 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Thursday, 4 October 2018 ... 2.5 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Friday, 5 October 2018 ... 2 km walking + 4.1 km running + 10 flights of 20 stairs
Saturday, 6 October 2018 ... 27 km cycling outside!!
Sunday, 7 October 2018 ... 1.6 km walking + 5.4 km running + 11 flights of 20 stairs
Monday, 8 October 2018 ... 5 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Tuesday, 9 October 2018 ... 3.6 km walking + 14 flights of 20 stairs
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 ... 2.5 km walking + 16 flights of 20 stairs
Thursday, 11 October 2018 ... 2.6 km walking + 5.4 km running + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Friday, 12 October 2018 ... 2.7 km walking + 16 flights of 20 stairs
Saturday, 13 October 2018 ... 1.1 km walking + 27 km cycling
Sunday, 14 October 2018 ... 0.8 km walking + 3.5 km running + 12.8 km cycling
Monday, 15 October 2018 ... 4.5 km walking
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 ... 3.8 km walking + 7.1 km running + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Thursday, 18 October 2018 ... 2.2 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Friday, 19 October 2018 ... 2.6 km walking + 4.2 km running + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Saturday, 20 October 2018 ... 0.5 km walking + 4.4 km running + 7 flights of 20 stairs
Sunday, 21 October 2018 ... 10.52 km cycling outside
Monday, 22 October 2018 ... 2.8 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 ... 2.95 km walking + 4 flights of 20 stairs
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 ... 2 km walking + 6 flights of 20 stairs
Thursday, 25 October 2018 ... 0.5 km walking + 2.5 km running
Friday, 26 October 2018 ... 0.7 km running + 12.94 km cycling outside
Saturday, 27 October 2018 ... 0.5 km walking + 2.8 km running
2018 Monthly October
Walking Distance (km) 104.5
Walking Time (min): 1068.3
Cycling Distance (km): 90.3
Cycling Time (min): 322.0
Stairs Climbed Number: 131.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 104.8
Totals
Total Distance (km): 194.8
Total Distance (miles): 121.0
Total Time (min): 1495.1
Total Time (hr): 24:55:08
Not quite averaging an hour a day anymore ... hopefully I'll be able to pick it up before the end of the month.1 -
There's a thread going in another subforum entitled: What do you do to avoid boredom?
My response:
Work full time
Go to university part time
Cycling
Cycling club participation
Running
Walking
Lifting some weights
Going out to theatre, symphony, films, etc.
That pretty much fills my day!
My mother had a policy ... if we complained about being bored, she could always find us something to do. Like cleaning our rooms or doing the dishes or something. We learned quickly not to be bored.
I didn't add that I also take care of much of the "adulting" stuff ... for both my husband and me now. That keeps me surprisingly busy too.
And you?
Machka in Oz0 -
Welcome Cindy, we're glad you're here. I too am a late evening snacker and eating high carb snacks only makes you want more. Try having yogurt, low fat cheese stick or lower sugar fruit. Is is at all possible to remove the offending snacks from your home? High protein foods help you stay satisfied longer. I'll be 69 in just over a week and I've lost 35 pounds since the first of the year by cutting out carbs. Daily exercise is also very important.
Hang in there you can do this, you're in the right place for help!
Janetr OKC
Thank you for the welcome Janet (and happy early birthday) I have removed a lot of the unhealthy foods from our home, but Hubby loves his chips & dip. He's down to 275, since June....."maybe you should try my diet!" (said sarcastically with lightning bolts coming out my eyes!!!!!!) MEN.
Anyway......I do love Laughing Cow or Baby Bele cheese. Fruit and Yogurt too. Even our unhealthy snacks are low sodium. Had a bit of a setback last night. Wings, Fries, Onion Rings & Beer for dinner. Needless to say my weight is up a bit this morning. Gotta go take the dog for is morning walk.
Thanks again,
Cindy S
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my worth is my own to determine that quote is a keeper, [/b]Lisa[/b] and so is that pic, you look so happy and healthy on a beautiful sunny day.
Love all the pics: butterflies, roses, handsome sons and fantastic furbabies!
Rori you beat me to the yogurt measurements
Lanette I copied the introvert article link, and will send out to many members of my family, rang so true.
Beth Aleve works for me, but can't take it regularly, I get covered in bruises if I use Aleve regularly. Hope the rainy/windy day is a bonus for decluttering and puttering--my favorite past time.
Had a rare night out with DH and a friend to see Wanda Sykes (funny
). Fun maybe because it doesn't happen so often?
Back to a restorative Saturday, it will have to mostly be indoors, today we have high winds, rain and cold--perfect to staying indoors and gets some rest--perhaps a nap?
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Just lost my post, oh well nothing important. Getting last minute things done as we leave tomorrow to go to State track meet the. On to Disney on Tuesday. Check. In later.
SuebDew in Tx.3 -
All-intrigued by the yogurt idea. Yogurt is one of my staples and we buy a lot of it. Will have to do some math to see if it is worth it-I buy big tubs from Costco, but Costco is a hike and a once-a-month thing.
NYKAREN: I love Wanda Sykes-she is freakin’ hilarious-glad you got a night out!
Cindy: I’m curious too! Which Ontario?
Lisa: You have a great attitude about all this. I get what you say about the interim CEO having a job to do, but she seems to be going about it the wrong way! The whole thing about the program director being assigned to the small office with no communication is ridiculous and short-sighted. If you want someone to leave, just do it-don’t force them to quit by not giving them the tools to do their job!! I hope the rental house is rented out soon! It would be nice to not have the pressure financially!
Heather: I’m so happy that things are progressing so well with your move! But very sad about your friend.
Rebecca: so nice to see the pictures of your boys! What a handsome crew!
Things are good here. Puppy can now be crated for a few hours so DH and I can do things like go to the grocery store together! He will also be going to doggy daycare a couple days a week-he LOVES it because he loves all other dogs and loves people. He was so tired after his first day on Thursday. It’s not cheap, but worth it. He just gets cuter and cuter
Research has been showing that controlling food and calories are the biggest part of weight loss and I have to agree. I haven’t been able to work out consistently at all, but if I track my food and stay at or under my calorie goal, I continue to lose. That being said, I’m starting back with personal training on Monday and am looking forward to it-it really helps with my mood and I feel much stronger.
Love love love all the photos of gardens, families and pets!! And, of course, all the pictures of you beautiful women!!!
Elizabeth in chilly GA
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Sue: Love the photos of your yard with the beautiful foliage and butterflies.
Elizabeth: That is one cute puppy! Glad he loves to be around other dogs. My Pom hates most dogs he encounters but loves people.
Alison: Please listen to the good advice that so many others have given you. I really think that If you keep insinuating yourself into Tom and Elena's life it is just going to end up making for more unhappiness. You have wonderful friends and just remember that we are all here for you.
Very damp cold and windy here today. Grandson has a lacrosse game at 3 today and I just don't know if I can stand to sit out in it for an hour.
Carol in GA3 -
Good morning all! Happy Saturday! Yard work today (hopefully the last of it before winter hits)!
Lisa- Been reading your posts (and blog posts) about work and the interim boss/manager. What I know of you, I know you to be a person who ponders what was said, then sets her jaw, and does what is best for her. I love that about you, and I know you will take the pressure and crapola that this woman fed you and use it to spur you onto something wonderful; either with this same company or with some one else. Deep breaths, and remember we are beside you giving you support!
Heather- So sorry to hear of your friend, Shirley. I do remember her (and your escapades together) from your book. My brother in law had ALS as a thirty year old, dementia wasn't a part of it, but the inability to move, care for himself, and communicate made it seem like he wasn't "there". Maybe dementia is a part of ALS when your older. It sounds odd, but I would almost hope that some one ISN'T all "there" mentally when their body and ability to communicate fails. Too be perfectly clear headed and trapped in a body that doesn't work or speak would be nightmarish. Sending love to you as you deal with life, friendships, and moving to a new place. I am sure it sets your emotions on high!
Beth- Hope you are feeling better!
Rebecca- I am sure your boys appreciate you traveling so that they can spend some time together. AND I think brothers bond and make memories just as easily playing video games as doing something active. Enjoy these days of hearing their voices, together and laughing, in your home.
Suebdew- Omigoodness! So many butterflies! I see some Queen Butterflies in with your Monarchs. They are the ones with just a dark outline, and white spots on their wings. The males will have two black spots on the lower wing vein. I love to think of all of these butterflies stopping to eat as much as they can to continue their journey into central/South America. Your roses look beautiful!
Cindy- Welcome! I too am a chip lover. I don't buy them but am married to a man who loves his "snacks". I make him keep them in his office, so I am not even tempted. One other thing that I have had to change in my routine is tv. I work all day, so I tend to sit for an hour or two at night and watch a movie or tv show. THAT is when I tend to snack. This week, I am actually getting rid of the couch I sit on and the tv! lol Extreme; maybe. But the couch is old and needs to go anyway, as is the old box tv. I don't plan to replace either.
Had a nice time at uncle's visitation. Lots of photos, memories, and family. THEN, had a nice evening with hubby (that's all I will divulge)
. Time for me to get moving. I borrowed one of my daycare parent's Instant Pot and I am making my yogurt today while I work in the yard! I can smell the spices that she uses to cook with and am thinking my yogurt might taste a little "savory". We will see how this works out. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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At work....still.raining to beat the band...will go back and get Alfie's crate and toys and pack them up..think that will be it and will truck on home ..3
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Cindy - welcome from me, as well... and family sabotage is about as real as it gets for so many of us. My husband cooks for us, and it took some serious education when I began this year's journey as to what I'd be willing to eat. He works at a physically demanding job, often in the heat, and burns every calorie he takes in and then some, and loves high-fat meats, gravies, and junk food. I work at a sedentary job, and unfortunately, brain work doesn't burn calories worth a tee-diddly. I've told him what chips I hate (Fritos, sour cream and onion anything and barbecue) so those are the ones he buys for his lunches, and so on. He's been amazing, and genuinely tries to keep me in mind. When he cooks something I shouldn't or won't eat, which is seldom, I generally eat a bowl of oat bran for dinner, which keeps me on the straight and narrow.
However, our son is living with us until sometime up in the spring, and my 25-year-old boychild is a sugar addict, and one who's trying to put on weight. Much like Kelly did with her hubby, I told him to put all the sugary and fatty snacks in his own room, which I wouldn't enter on a bet, and keep them out of my sight!
Kelly - thanks for the comments, both here and on the blog. You always make me think!
Elizabeth - that is one sweet puppy. Makes me want a dog again. Stop that.
We can't get a dog until we get the fences all repaired, as I utterly refuse to put one on a chain. Thanks for the comments on the boss. I'm in a peaceful place about it right now, and honestly, have survived much worse situations. In the end, resilience will win out, whether here or elsewhere.
Time to hippity-hop in the shower--got things worked out so that I can stay in this hotel instead of switching to another one today, so that makes me happy. Got things to do, and all involve indulgences like museums and other things that I'd have to drag my family through, but since I'm on my own, I can go do what I choose.
Love y'all!
Lisa in Texas for just four more days2 -
Felicia: I’ve been taking Vitamin D3 for many years. I take more in winter and less in summer. I’m told this is a common need among people who have summer birthdays. I have taken up to 5 daily in the darkest part of winter. Now I take one every day that is a higher dose than those I took in the past. I hope you find a happy balance that keeps you feeling good all year.
Pip: I have a rug on my living room floor that is a twin to the one in the photo of your dogs, although it still has a fringe on the ends. I love my rugs.
Lanette: I enjoyed the introvertdear link. :bigsmile:
Lisa: I love the photo of you. You look great!
SueBDew: I love seeing the Monarch butterflies in your yard. Thank you for sharing. We have them in the summer, and they’ve long since headed south. :flowerforyou:
Rori: I also consider good health as my wealth, and this site is largely responsible for my current wellbeing. The combination of monitoring my foods and the supportive friends in this group has been transformative. I haven’t mentioned this to my childhood friend because I am certain my mention of it would not be helpful or encouraging for her. I strongly suspect she would take it as criticism. :brokenheart:
(((Heather))) I am so sorry for the sad situation of your childhood friend, Shirley.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon3 -
Heather - so sorry to hear about your childhood friend! 0
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Kelly. Ack! I hope the silicone seal doesn’t transfer savory flavor to your yogurt. I have a silicone ring for making yogurt only. And another silicone ring for savory dishes. I will never make a cheese cake in the instant pot because everyone tells me how amazing they turn out—-I do not need amazing cheesecake in my life!!!
Everyone is listing great strategies for keeping trigger foods out of the house or out of sight—it is such good advice. Another strategy for me is to make sure I eat regularly so I am not tempted when walking past lousy food choices—snack and dessert tables and yes, buckets of candy at work
NYKAREN1 -
I do a few things to keep nighttime snacking at bay mostly because I eat at night time.
1. I do 19:5 fasting which means I only have five hours during the day which I allow myself to eat. I eat after 3 PM until 8 PM.
2. I eat a keto diet high in fat and protein. That keeps my body feeling full and satisfied.
3. I exercise in the morning and drink a lot of water during the day.
You don't burn a lot of fat or calories during the night. My calories and fat burning happens during and after exercises. Mainly because I do strength building exercises.
Mary from Arizona/ Minnesota2 -
"There's a thread going in another subforum entitled: What do you do to avoid boredom?"
My response:
Work full time
Go to university part time
Cycling
Cycling club participation
Running
Walking
Lifting some weights
Going out to theatre, symphony, films, etc.
That pretty much fills my day!
My mother had a policy ... if we complained about being bored, she could always find us something to do. Like cleaning our rooms or doing the dishes or something. We learned quickly not to be bored.
I didn't add that I also take care of much of the "adulting" stuff ... for both my husband and me now. That keeps me surprisingly busy too.
And you?
Machka in Oz
I have a stated goal to have fun every day. There are loads of things that are fun—starting with yoga classes three times a week. I volunteer on a community advisory committee, ride a horse that belongs to a good friend, and DH & I have started having RV adventures. Staying in touch with the ladies in this group is also an important part of feeling connected.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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I will be glad when Halloween is over. I have a bowl of candy that I raid every now and then. 😬
Long time traveling yesterday, even though I didn't do the driving, I do try to make it fun! Engaging in conversation starters, my husband can talk politics all day! Then he doesn't whine about the long drive. Then I don't feel so guilty about not driving. There is a method to my madness! 6 hours on the road wasn't the fun part of the day! Getting into Tacoma and wandering around was! Then son got out his phone and was offering suggestions that got us into the correct part of town.
Getting to know my daughter in law over the years, our meetings now aren't as stilted. She is about 2 months along, and her due is May 11th. No morning sickness to speak of and she isn't really showing. Dear husband brought up the subject of if they were still keeping their dogs after the baby is born. Sheesh! He has not a clue about pet emotional attachments. They both kind of gave him a duh! look. I defused the situation with a conversation about all the great videos showing dogs meeting babies etc! Both their dogs are great fetchers, so I can see this baby learning to throw their toys out of their playpen and the dogs fetching and dropping it back. Built in play pal for both dogs and baby!
After all the rain yesterday, its bright blue today. Have to head to commissary and need eldest son to help pay for it. I asked him last night, and he decided on an amount limit, which I can work with. He had said no more than $200. At the time I had $80 worth listed on my list. So I'm glad son isn't bent outta sorts with my asking for his help. I try to make treats for him, with notes saying Eat This! He gets 2-3 meals a week from me. Plus baking stuff. Is that worth him paying for a shopping run now and then, I hope he thinks so. Our arrangement has had no snares whatsoever since we moved in last April.👍
Everyone have a good weekend!
Hugs!
💗Rebecca
Whidbey island
Washington
( In happy momma mode)
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Thank you my friends for your support over my childhood friend. Of course I have been thinking about her all day.
We have been very busy preparing for the move, mainly labelling furniture for rooms, sorting out garage and shed stuff and I've been packing the things we want to take with us in the car, like bedding. Plus a couple of plates, pans etc so we don't have to unpack immediately. A box for cleaning stuff , a box for food. Etc etc. Lots of planning. I'm taking a frozen chilli to have the first night with microwave grains, so I'll have a freezer box ready.
The guys are packing up most of it on Monday, so we will be parking the car next door so the big lorry can get in.. My cleaner is coming in the afternoon and we will go round together. On the Tuesday the slightly smaller lorry will come and get the rest. We have designated a corner of the living room that they are to leave alone for our car to transport. I'm packing a suitcase in case I can't find anything to wear! ! Must put the hoovers in the pile.
Reading and thinking of you all, even if I am a bit distracted at the moment . Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx 4 -
no gym workout, went looking for a curtain. then cleaning out the laundry area getting it ready for new new washer to get delivered
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- katla great minds think alike :0)
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