WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018

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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Sydney ~ You have such a cheerful sweet smile! :):)

    Question: Have any of you had knee replacement surgery? If I get it done, will I be able to take the dog for walks again? It is so nice out today and I miss being outside terribly! At this point, it is very difficult for me to walk on downward sloping drives or sidewalks.

    Carol in GA
  • stltrimom1015
    stltrimom1015 Posts: 56 Member
    OregonMother wrote: »
    Good morning.

    My eldest son, who suffers from clinical depression, is in one of his funks. So far, he has still been going into work, but when he's home, it's difficult to get him to do anything. His car needed some basic routine maintenance, and I finally told my husband last night that completing those simple tasks was beyond my son's ability right now. Thankfully, though my husband complains a lot about my son, he got it, so we took care of most of the things in about 30 minutes and $15.

    Felicia
    in Foggy Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Our daughter is the same. She dropped out of college after 2-1/2 years and is now back living with us, kind of drifting through life. She does work but aside from that doesn't do much more than sleep - sometimes 16-17 hours a day. She's 24 and says she doesn't want to be an adult living with her parents but also doesn't seem to be doing anything to change that. I go back and forth between wanting her to be out living her life and being afraid that if she does, something could happen. We almost lost her once before she got put on the correct meds and I don't want to go through that again. I know as parents you never stop worrying about your kids, but some of them you worry about more.

    Janet in eastern MO
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    edited December 2018
    Hi all,
    I've taken a couple of photos with my phone, but I will post them after I've written this.

    Day went well with Bea. Of course, she is a 2 yr old!

    Picked up the kids and played "prisons" until tea time. :D Max is an amazing artist, much better than me. He drew a "key" to get out of prison and it was perfect!

    Then we left in order to get down to the beach hut display. Long walk! There were LOADS of people there and a sparkling Christmas star hanging over the hut. We shared a glass of mulled wine.
    We left to go to the Italian pasta place, called Marrocco's, but, when we got there, it was shut! :o:'( Another long walk to the amazing pizza restaurant, called Fatto a Mano. (Hand made) It is real Napolitan pizza, cooked in a wood fired oven. No, it wasn't within calories, but it was worth it. I had a "white" pizza (no tomato sauce) with fennel sausage and spinach.
    Caught the bus home.
    What a lovely day. Lots of walking.

    Our dentist appointment tomorrow has been cancelled as the new dentist hasn't got her paperwork sorted out. We have rescheduled for two weeks away. Only a check up. The plumber is coming tomorrow to look at the radiator we want relocated.

    Will post photos in a minute.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • stltrimom1015
    stltrimom1015 Posts: 56 Member
    It was a good and bad weekend here. I went to a holiday party on Friday night and had a good time although I ate more than I had planned to and probably more than I should have. It wasn't bad food though (salmon, roasted potatoes, green beans, salad) except for the chocolate cupcake - I couldn't pass that up. I think I worked most of those calories off during my workout on Saturday - 2+ hours on the bike trainer. I think I was feeling a little guilty and stressed about missing my cousin's funeral, but it just wasn't possible to go. It was out of state and we didn't find out about it until Friday. It was a sudden death (they still don't know what caused it), she was only 33.

    Sunday I volunteered at a trail marathon so was out in the cold and wind for about 5 hours. Ended up eating a lot not-so-good-for-me foods. Stopped for fast food on the way home (way too many calories there!) and skipped my workout for the day. I enjoy volunteering at races but by the time I got home, I was chilled all the way down to my bones. It took most of the rest of the day just to get warmed up! I was afraid to step on the scale this morning, but was pleasantly surprised to see that I hadn't gained any weight - didn't lose any either but after 3 days of not watching my food intake too well, I'll take no gain as a win.

    Janet in eastern MO
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    sidney7305 wrote: »
    Barbie - I definitely plan to read this thread everyday. I want to be more active throughout the day but I want to do more than go to the gym. It’s nasty outdoors now so I feel limited. Any suggestions?

    :) There are so many good reasons to be outdoors for mental health that I am in favor of buying good waterproof walking shoes, a warm coat, and necessary accessories. I walk outside every day, no matter what the weather. If you keep reading this thread, you'll hear from others who use various exercise videos and other techniques for exercising indoors. Stay open minded to new ideas and you'll find the one that works for you.

    :)Janet in eastern MO, I rarely go to funerals or memorials especially if there is a long distance to travel. Instead I give a great deal of thought to the friend or relative who has passed and share good memories of the person with someone else and attempt to make use of whatever I've learned by knowing that person. It's tough to not feel guilty, but guilt doesn't really help anyone.

    :) This morning I walked the dogs for 40 minutes before breakfast and 100 minutes after with my friend. I made some important phone calls, went to town to do some needed errands, ate lunch and rode the exercise bike for over an hour while watching TV. The next thing might be a nap.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Sydney ~ You have such a cheerful sweet smile! :):)

    Question: Have any of you had knee replacement surgery? If I get it done, will I be able to take the dog for walks again? It is so nice out today and I miss being outside terribly! At this point, it is very difficult for me to walk on downward sloping drives or sidewalks.

    Carol in GA

    I had both knees replaced after losing 125#, the right in January 2015 and the left in Sept. of 2015. I feel like between the weight loss and the new improved knees I was given a new lease on life. My knees still hurt, actually more than I thot they would, but so very much improved, prior to surgery the pain was excruciating to where I did not do stairs at all and avoided walking any more than absolutely necessary. Yes, you will be able to walk the dog :)

    Janetr OKC
  • sidney7305
    sidney7305 Posts: 36 Member
    Peachy-Thank You!!
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    edited December 2018
    Thanks ladies, I think I dodged a bullet with not attending the past weekends event. I am curious to know how my eldest sister handled it all!
    With my, what did you it Barbie, amazing coping skills, I shall weather this holiday just fine.💗 I received a text back from middle son, and he said, "mom we can have Christmas whenever, no worries", which is so true. He understood, and that is a good thing! Today I mailed my youngest sons Christmas box, for $23, so that's done. So my plan now, is buying fun things once a week. Even if its 2 Christmas cookies from the bakery! I can't afford to bake up a storm, and technically its only me thats appreciated the Christmas specialty cookies and bars anyway. So I shall be saving my waistline, and my $! Plus getting a treat for me, it reminds me of when my Mom filled the 3 tiered tray, with fudge, spritz cookies, divinity, snowball cookies, and hello dollies. It was magnificent! We got a couple pieces and it was really special. You all would've adored my Mom! The only lady on the planet that, while making divinity, could curse like a sailor! It was really a site to behold! Haahaa!

    Hugs!
    Rebecca

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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Sorry for the curse word in the meme! It seemed apt!😋
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Felicia we do have power plants. Various sources, nuclear, oil, gas, coal, solar, wind and some water. But prices for gas and electric are not cheap. We do have lots of suppliers so we shop around for cheaper bills.

    Kate UK <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Sorry for the curse word in the meme! It seemed apt!😋

    Don’t apologize, it’s better that way
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Rebecca - I love hello dolly cookies! I could eat a whole pan of them in a few days if left unattended!!

    Hugs!
    Okie
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 9.30min, 145mhr, 10amph, 1.5mi= 101c
    manual treadmill- 15.48min, 131mhr, 1mi= 124c
    new ski machine- 15min, lvl7 out of 10, 137mhr, = 115c
    arm spin machine- 10min, 115mhr, 2.80km= 66c
    ride gym 2 dome- 6.59min, 139mhr, 12.7amph, 1.4mi= 59c
    ride puy 2 sumn station- 19.40min, 150mhr, 9.2amph, 3mi= 155c
    jog sta 2 wk- 4.49min, 9.30min mi, 148mhr, .5mi= 65c
    jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.04min, 9.05min mi, 151mhr, .4mi= 58c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 23.57min, 6.6amph, 147mhr, 229c

    total cal 1057
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    I couldn't do the deed today. I don't buy coffee in the morning so I couldn't buy anyone coffee. we have coffee at work that's free. i'lll make it up when I'm able to
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,946 Member
    So many thoughts I had to comment on but I’m on my phone and find it so very difficult!

    Yvonne in TX, I was suffering “in my own head” for about 5 years. I started a gratitude journal earlier this year and have found it to make a tremendous difference. I notice my thoughts closing in around me when I haven’t written for a few days.

    Heather - how lovely you were able to help with Bea today. It is so good that you finally were able to be closer.

    I had a very busy craft sale on Saturday, my table was so busy I was unable to greet every looker. I have considered the $250-300 range to be a successful day. I almost doubled the high end mark!

    I had asked to keep the Grands Saturday night after my show thinking it would be a quiet show as it was the local Farmer’s Market. I couldn’t back out after my exhausting day, they knew we were going to a Santa Claus parade! So we went and had a great time. Sunday we decorated our tree. Michaela (2) helped me the most with ornaments and I only had to move 2 that she hung on the same branch! I’ll share pics in just a minute.

    We had snow for 2 days straight, 30 cms when it was all said and done. We were seeing grass on Friday.

    Tracey in Wintery Edmonton
  • PressingPatience
    PressingPatience Posts: 49 Member
    edited December 2018
    coastalgosgal wrote: »

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    This is hysterical ... and so true! >_<

    Willow in WA USA
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,519 Member
    Did 1 segment of 10MS butt Lift DVD, held my plank for 3 minutes, then took the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Biggest Loser Cardio Max DVD.

    Willow – I didn’t realize that your tiredness is not just a one-time thing but lasting. My heart goes out to you.

    Coffee – I don’t like it. I haven’t had a cup of coffee in at least 2 or 3 years. And even then, I thought it was real bitter. Now, I got it at a Marriott Hotel so you know that they serve a good brand. The reason I thought it tasted bitter? Probably because I hadn’t had any in a few years. Now give me a good cup of tea…. Unfortunately, everywhere you go, it seems that they have lots and lots of coffee but some places don’t even have tea. Or if you order it in a restaurant, it’s so expensive and they give you such a little cup.

    I really like when people put their bios or goals in a “spoiler”. Many times people who have been on this thread for a while know what someone’s goals are, but it’s good to have for the people who just joined.

    Had Vince go to ACMoore with me yesterday. Wanted to get more yarn for the scarf I’m making for Steve and want to be sure I have it so I can just keep on going. I have a feeling that maybe I won’t need one of the skeins, but I can always return it. ACMoore has this (to me) stupid policy that you need to return things in 30 days. Really, the gals at the checkout always let you return it after the 30 days, but they make sure to tell you the policy. I think it’s a stupid policy because many times it takes you longer to work on a craft.

    M – your day sounds exhausting. And you exercise most days on top of that???? You are wonderwoman

    Sidney – welcome! You’re at a great place. Think of the pounds that you DIDN’T regain. You can lose those extra 8. Looks like you did bookmark this place.

    Margaret – don’t you just hate it when you buy something new thinking it has the same sugar/sodium/etc as the brand you’re used to and it winds up that it doesn’t? I bought Boca burgers, they had the same calorie count as the original ones I got (these are the turkey) but the sodium!!! Yikes!!!

    Lately I’ve been wanting less and less meat. I don’t think I’d ever completely give up meat, there are some nutrients that you can get otherwise, but it is hard. I seem to be wanting more and more veges and fruit.

    KJ – love your playhouse. Your kiddos are so so lucky

    Mailed out most of my Christmas cards.

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry you won’t see your sons. It’s hard

    Ceramics and mahjongg tonight

    Sidney – I do a lot of DVD’s in the house

    Carol – I’ve never had knee replacement, but I do know people who have. A friend of mine that I play mahjongg with had 2 dogs. Once she recovered, she had no problem taking them for a walk.

    Yvonne – welcome back!

    Tracey – Michaela did a great job decorating the tree! She can come to my house any time.

    Michele in NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,946 Member
    Pip - I love your decorations!
  • prisoner2food
    prisoner2food Posts: 81 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Sydney ~ You have such a cheerful sweet smile! :):)

    Question: Have any of you had knee replacement surgery? If I get it done, will I be able to take the dog for walks again? It is so nice out today and I miss being outside terribly! At this point, it is very difficult for me to walk on downward sloping drives or sidewalks.

    Carol in GA
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Sydney ~ You have such a cheerful sweet smile! :):)

    I had bothe knees replaced (6 mo apart) after I had lost 100 pounds. Best decision I ever made. Even tho I have gained the weight back my knees are still totally good. No pain at all and I work 12 hr shifts in a busy emergency department. Most important piece of advice: you MUST do the exercises religiously even if it hurts otherwise it will all be for naught.
    Karen in BC
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Welcome new ladies!

    Made horrible, horrible food choices this weekend! Major sugar/carb binge. Haven't done this in a long time and don't want a repeat. Every joint in my body aches as a result. Today was a little better, but I really need to kick it into gear.

    Put up the Christmas tree and finished the other inside decorations. It was raining hard earlier today and then snowing later in the day so didn't get to the outdoor things. That will have to wait until tomorrow. I still send out Christmas cards but realized this evening that I haven't even purchased any yet! Hoping to get to the store tomorrow for that too. I used to write a lengthy letter, but haven't done so in a few years and on't think I will be doing one this year either.

    Heather ... just wanted to say that you looked very much at ease (and very young B) ) with Bea. Sweet photo!

    Beth
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    csofled wrote: »
    :)<3:)

    Happy Hanukkah, Cheri! 🕎
    Were your ears burning? I recently mentioned #ProjectLinus2018 (& your donations) on this thread. <3
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    Machka9 wrote: »

    It's about $1.6 per litre here in Tassie. :(

    M in Oz

    Over $6.00 per gallon... :#
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    @sidney7305 You came to the right place! We are definitely supportive, & you are very likely to be motivated by the wonderful women on this thread. If you want to, tell us more. Do you want to be called Sidney? Do you know how to bookmark this thread?
    ________________


    Karen in Virginia






    Thanks Karen!!
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    edited December 2018
    Katla49 wrote: »

    Cheri: Happy Hanukah! :star:

    Have a great day!

    Katla in beautiful but foggy NW Oregon

    Thanks!!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    M – your day sounds exhausting. And you exercise most days on top of that???? You are wonderwoman

    I exercise as a part of that. I walked 5 km just getting around yesterday ... all with a heavy backpack. I was exhausted by the evening.

    But on days that are less hectic, I exercise in addition to what I do during the day.

    M in Oz

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,042 Member
    Hello all: Got my hair cut this morning and then ended up spending most of the rest of the day at the cancer center with my DH. They had him scheduled for a 12:40 appointment this morning with the doctor. They called and because they called it an educational appointment he cancelled it. It was to check in after he had been on the chemo for 10 days. He was also supposed to have gotten a blood test. So we ended up being rescheduled for 3:00 for the blood test and saw the PA after that. We did not get out of there until after 5:00 and then a 1/2 hr drive home. Next appointment will be in 2 weeks with the doctor and I know about this one so he cannot cancel it. The chemo is going okay so far. He is not nauseous so probably will avoid that side effect but his mouth is sore from a combination of his dentures and the chemo and he has had some diarrhea. I think my word for 2019 is going to have to be "patience".

    To those celebrating "Happy Hanukkah"

    Pip - Thanks for the calendar.

    KJ - Cute decorations.

    Carol - I have had both knees replaced in 2004 and 2007. Was riding my horse again in about 3 months. You really do have to do the exercises though if you want good results. It will really hurt for about the first month but gets better and better from there. Choose a surgeon who does lots of joint replacements as they get lots of practice and schedule it midweek. You get the best care then when the most staff are on. I just had mine checked for the first time here in WA. The doc who checked them said the surgeon who did them did a really good job. Wish I could tell him that but he has retired. The doc who did mine used to do over 400 a year.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA

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