WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018

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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,324 Member
    Go Trucker go!!

    Okie
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,599 Member
    Rode the recumant bike today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Stephanie Vitorino’s Body Target 60 DVD.

    Ohhhhhh…why, oh why, did I have those cookies last night? Now I’m paying for it. It’s really interesting how your body gets used to having better foods. A very good reminder (especially at this time of year) to limit if not avoid them.

    M – I’m thinking that I’ll just start to take things into my own hands and get things in boxes ready to be wrapped. On the agenda for today is to get the presents wrapped. You know, I’m not going to stress about getting presents. To me, to be honest, I really don’t think they’re that necessary. Vince thinks you should receive something that you wouldn’t buy for yourself. I think if you receive anything, you should receive something that you want because you’ll always think of the person who gave it to you each time you use the item. Someone in the family always gets underwear (it's more of a joke). Vince can't find the kind he wants so I told him to just buy some underwear and we'll return them. Also, I told him "why not give our cats some of the toys that they have? It's not like they need more toys". Glad you got that mouth guard. I’m sure a lot, lot of your husband’s fantastic recovery is due to you and all you’ve done. I’d love to take my husband to a cat café

    Vince was always telling me that I needed to combine my trips so that when I’m near a certain store where I need something, I will get it. Well, we need some beer for Colby. Vince knew about this at least a week ago. Just today he tells me that Lowe’s Foods (this I didn’t know) will let you make up your own 6-pack. Now, did he buy it when we went to ceramics Wed. (we drive right past Lowe’s)? NO. Today he needs to make a special trip. I need to go up that way tomorrow or Sun to get the fish. But, of course, that’s too late.

    Regarding wrapping presents/holiday preparations: see, I set “mini” goals for myself. Vince is the person who will do everything at once. I need to see headway, so even seeing something small done makes me feel better.

    Jess’ grades were just posted online. She’s got a 4.0 average. She has always been the kind of child that if she is interested in something, she does well. If she isn’t, she’ll do just enough to get by. And she’s very interested in animals and always has been

    Well…all presents wrapped. Now just to arrange them under the tree

    Carol GA – glad you got your top

    Katla – I’ll be thinking of you while we are alone on Christmas, too. Sending you lots of hugs. One of Newcomers quarterly charities was the soup kitchen, and one thing they asked for was plastic bags. I’d never thought of them, but it’s true

    Allie – That’s what we call a Secret Santa.

    Janetr – I’ve found that the messiest cooks are the best cooks. My father was a FANTASTIC cook, but by the time he got done you even had to clean the floor!

    Well, I ate so many of the oatmeal raisin cookies that now we don’t have enough for Christmas! But at least they are pretty well gone.

    Michele in NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,519 Member
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,519 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka Thank you so much for posting the link to the Cat Cafe & the photo of your husband holding a kitty.
    I love kitties; if we had a cat cafe here I would go every day.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,841 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Machka Thank you so much for posting the link to the Cat Cafe & the photo of your husband holding a kitty.
    I love kitties; if we had a cat cafe here I would go every day.

    Karen in Virginia

    I'm definitely planning to go back ... I felt really relaxed there. :)


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,519 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.43min, 12.3amph, 133mhr, 1.4mi= 78c
    SKI MACHINE- 28.40min, 100spm, lvl 8, randon hills, 127mhr, 1.09mi= 186c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.55min, 130mhr, 15.2amph, 1.5mi= 65c
    jog sta 2 wrk- 5.02min, 9.41min mi, 144mhr, .5mi= 61c
    jog wrk 2 sta- 4.41mn, 10.10min mi, 151mhr, .4mi= 68c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 24.31min, 30MPH WINDS!!!, 6.4amph, 150mhr 2.6mi= 235c

    holy crap, windy ride home 30mph winds!

    total cal 683
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,599 Member
    Cari – I hear ya about your friend. I had a friend who had WLS. Before she had the WLS we went out to eat. I couldn’t believe what she ordered. A tuna melt (probably the only thing decent was the tuna – not like there was much tuna anyway) and the plate overflowing with french fries. And she was complaining all the time about how her knees hurt her and she needed to lose weight. I ordered what was called the diet plate. Not the greatest, but not a tuna melt either. Cold cuts, cottage cheese, fruit. I didn’t want to say anything to her, but still…. Then after she had the surgery we went out and I couldn’t get over how many pills she had to take since her stomach couldn’t handle enough food for her to get the needed vitamins, etc. When we ordered, I still remember her saying “I need to get my protein, so I’ll have the salmon”. That’s what she needed to do before the surgery and she probably wouldn’t have needed it. I’m not saying that everyone doesn’t need it, but she wasn’t that overweight to begin with. I never could figure out why she wanted the surgery. I think she could have lost the weight, or at least tried, without surgery.

    Karen in VA – I’m almost afraid to take Vince to a cat café. Knowing him, he’d want to bring them all home….lol

    Michele in NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,519 Member
    janetr7476 wrote: »
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Janet OKC ~ You have a man who bakes! :) I can feel what you might have thought when you saw the kitchen! :/ But, you were a very good sport about the clean up.

    Carol in GA

    My husband is TRULY amazing. There is nothing mechanical or electrical that he cannot repair and/or install. He can build about anything out of wood. He has put additions on houses, replaced roofs, installed beautiful glass shower doors, ran a water line from the water tank to my refrigerator for the ice maker, he has worked with leather. There is nothing he wouldn't try. Oh yes and can fly great big huge transport airplanes. Add to that he is kind and thoughtful and slow to anger. Wow guess I hit the "jack pot" :) his name is Jack. He's my third husband and "third time's a charm" is very real!!

    Janetr OKC

    Holy *kitten*!!!!
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited December 2018
    Pip

    Jack can't leap tall buildings, stop speeding bullets nor fly. Well not that I know of anyway. Lol

    Janetr OKC
  • prisoner2food
    prisoner2food Posts: 81 Member
    Dang. Wrote a whole paragraph then lost it.
    Finishing my wine and then going to bed
    Stay strong.

    Karen in BC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Trucker: You are headed in a healthy direction. WTG!!! Good luck with the next steps. :heart:

    A neighbor is having work done on her place. It is a big project to stabilize her foundation, and there is serious trouble with it. We wanted to buy that place when we first saw it, but she got it instead. I’m so glad we have our place and not hers. There will be lots of cost and lots of work to get her place safe and secure.

    It is only 9:30 here, but I’m ready to rest. I’ve been doing since this morning, and I am tired.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,342 Member
    edited December 2018
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    To any new members. This is a very supportive group.

    Had to just skip a load of pages. Comments on recent pages:

    Heather: I agree with Karen. People seem to love to be able to help, so I delegate, too.
    Lisa: You are settling in well. It takes time but you'll get there.
    Machka: It's wonderful that your husband is progressing so well. He looks like a very determined man.
    Kayla: Thanks. It's a table Centre for Christmas Day dinnner. The flowers will have to be replaced just before Christmas but the foliage will be fine. Great idea about the plastic bags. I have been taking mine back to the supermarket for recycling, but this is a much better idea.
    Janet's: It's such a blessing having a husband who is a true handyman, and an accommodating one is priceless. The only drawback is that I am seldom satisfied with work done by tradesmen.

    Xmas prep is progressing nicely. We are waiting for a dry day to do the outside lights. I do my tree the week before Christmas. Schedule and shopping for Christmas Day is already planned.

    In previous years, I have put on 7/8 lbs in December. This year I am finding that I am making different choices. I will be happy to maintain this month. I am choosing to have little indulgences, but to keep them in check. Today I am having a basic day, tomorrow I will indulge a little when I visit my daughter. Swings and roundabouts. It has worked for the first 2 weeks, so am very happy to continue with it.

    Irish Terri
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited December 2018
    Janetr What a good man Jack is! Good at making a big mess, too, LOL!!! Hand mixers are treacherous.

    Irish Terri Awesome that you are changing your indulgence pattern around the Holidays. It's inspiring.

    Katla Foundation work - dreadfully expensive & disruptive. So glad you aren't in that house.

    Michele It warms my heart that Vince loves kitties. I was thinking about how much Rebecca might enjoy a cat cafe & realized we haven't heard from her for a few days.

    Karen in Virginia
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,238 Member
    I am up,woke at 4:30 working 7:30-1 and then have to pick up some type of nibble for this evening ..
    well I sure messed up I made the mistake of writing a check to my SIL because she helped pay for the funeral ,well I wrote her a check and she cashed it right away, well i forgot that with the lump sum i put in wouldnt be able to use for 5-7 days and so the check bounced so we both have to pay a fee. so now I have to write her another check and add her overdraft fee. ughhhh
    oh well live and learn..
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,342 Member
    I am still working on reminding myself to breathe deeply especially in stressful situations. As a friend of mine told me when you are breathing deeply it is hard to feel angry or anxious.

    What I mean by breathing deeply is taking in air through the nose for at least for a four count. Your stomach should expand out and then exhale for four to six counts through nose or mouth. Wait four counts and then breathe again. Try to do this for at least a minute or two.

    When it is too hard to take the time to meditate this is a good alternative.

    I think this is why I like to sing so much. It forces me to breathe correctly.

    :heart: Margaret
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Irish Terri: “In previous years, I have put on 7/8 lbs in December. This year I am finding that I am making different choices. I will be happy to maintain this month. I am choosing to have little indulgences, but to keep them in check. Today I am having a basic day, tomorrow I will indulge a little when I visit my daughter. Swings and roundabouts. It has worked for the first 2 weeks, so am very happy to continue with it.”
    This represents fabulous progress, and I’m happy for you!!! :heart:

    Karen in VA: We’re glad we aren’t in that house, too, although we really wanted to buy it in the beginning. The builder's wife wanted it for herself. Being unable to buy that one and needing to make another choice was our lucky day. We’ve been happy here-except for the invasion of raccoons three years ago. That issue is resolved and we have racoon proof grates on every foundation vent. Luckily our homeowner’s insurance covered the damages. :bigsmile:

    Barbie: You and Jake are well prepared for power outages thanks to your own smart planning. WTG!!! :star:


    We’re expecting a visit from long-time friends in about three days and I’m excited to see them. We’ve known each other for many years and always enjoy their company. We first met at the Eugene Yacht Club, decades ago. They’re travelling in their Bounder (RV) and we’ll be taking them to see ours that is currently tucked away in its storage unit. Christmas presents are taken care of for our children and grandchildren, and we only need to relax and enjoy ourselves for the next little while.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    I thought this might be a good reminder for dealing with holiday pressures.

    Halt Stress :

    1. Am I hungry?
    2. Am I angry?
    3. Am I lonely?
    4: Am I tired?

    For any yes answer, you have a practical way to help yourself. If I am hungry, I eat. If I am angry I can find a way to address the problem that caused anger. If I’m lonely, I can chat with this wonderful group, or DH, or call a friend. If I’m tired I can rest or sleep. It doesn’t make life perfect, but it sure helps smooth out some bumps.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,356 Member
    :) I haven't thought about eating as a coping mechanism until last night when it was dark and Jake and I were sitting at the table. I was reading by flashlight and he was sitting and not saying much and I realized that I kept thinking about what I could eat which is something I don't do in the evening. I didn't eat, but I was acutely aware of the thoughts.

    :) About celebrations revolving around food, I made the decision a few years ago to stop eating for recreation. I rarely go to parties and when I go, I rarely eat at them unless I've planned it to be in place of a meal. I meet my friends for a walk instead of a meal. When I go out to eat with Jake and his friends, I choose wisely off the menu and usually ask for substitutions so my meal will closely resemble a meal I would eat at home.

    :) This morning I listened to a podcast that had a short segment on what it was like in Puerto Rico after the hurricane. I don't know if I could possibly be well prepared enough to weather that much time without power without a lot of challenge. I recognize how trivial my challenges are by comparison.

    :) After walking the dogs, I took all the branches that had fallen in our back yard and moved them to a pile outside the fence where park maintenance will pick them up. Jake used the leaf blower to blow the small debris off the walks and driveway into the street where park maintenance will sweep it up with the debris that is already in the street. The stuff on the roof will stay until it's time to get the gutters cleaned.

    :)Lisa, thank you for sharing the photos of your weight loss journey.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,519 Member
    Janetr- I had said holy *kitten* not kitten. And maybe he can, u just haven’t seen it
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