WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018
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This is how I felt leaving the dentist's office this afternoon after 18 x rays and a check up by the dentist and the conclusion that my teeth are in great shape and nothing more needs to be done with them. 8 -
Greetings to all the lovely women -
I've been away from you all for a long, long time. Sure, I had a lot on my plate with getting Dad's estate settled (yeah, still working on that) and other stuff. But mostly I think there's something wrong in my head lately. While I'm not happy at this weight, my brain is stuck in "don' wanna" mode when it comes to anything I need to do to fix that. I still have at least 30 pounds to lose before my healthshare ministry thinks I'm healthy enough not to pay extra, and more than that to get to a reasonable long-term goal weight. Anyhow, I'm not sure how to break through this mental block, but I've got some things to try and I guess in the meantime I'm just going to have to drag myself to the gym kicking and screaming. Hopefully being back on here will help.
Hope you are all well. I'm enjoying catching up with you and meeting the new group members.
-Yvonne in TX
P.S. Today is National Roof Over Your Head Day. "National Roof Over Your Head Day was created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many things that we have that we take for granted and do not stop to appreciate how fortunate we are for having them." Maybe a little conscious gratitude will help get me out of my own head!
Yvonne,
So so wonderful to hear from you, you've been on my mind. Unfortunately I don't have a magic solution to getting motivated and how to get your head in the game. If you recall, I had weight loss surgery and of course lost weight quickly. But the old saying "they do surgery on your stomach, not your head" rings true. The bariatric group suggests counseling but that is expensive and not an option for many of us. I have found by not looking at a large span of time at once can help. I tell myself for breakfast I will eat well, I can pass on that snack until dinner, etc. One meal, one bite at a time. If you mess up don't let it be for the entire day or week. DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP and that's a hard one for me. Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail miserably, but I keep plodding along. Biggest Big hug, We're here for you!!
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Well yes ladies thanks for all the helpful suggestions...there us only the closet where water heater is to put washer and dryer...I'm just worried if I don't replace water heater now and it does bust ,it will be a pain to put new water heater in after..I have someone from home advisors coming Thursday to check and give me a quote..and I might have to postpone having the washer and dryer put in until after work is done...
Took some nyquil and am going to try and get some sleep still feeling punk3 -
grandmallie wrote: »Well yes ladies thanks for all the helpful suggestions...there us only the closet where water heater is to put washer and dryer...I'm just worried if I don't replace water heater now and it does bust ,it will be a pain to put new water heater in after..I have someone from home advisors coming Thursday to check and give me a quote..and I might have to postpone having the washer and dryer put in until after work is done...
Took some nyquil and am going to try and get some sleep still feeling punk
I hope you feel better soon. We also live in condo but each unit has a designated utility room which houses the water heater, washer and dryer with vent to outside has the hydro box and the drain. This room is the same location for all 8 floors of condos in our building on our side. It's the same for the other sides of the building. I am surprized there is no drain in your area...surely the previous owners had washer/dryer. Your right about replacing the heater after a while apparently the coils inside start to go. We moved into our condo 5 yrs ago this Dec. and apparently 3 heaters went on the blink when we just moved in...people had not changed them to close to 25 yrs...we quickly upgraded ours after hearing that. So good luck with that. Mary from Ontario Canada0 -
We replaced one of our water heaters as it was having problems and rusting at the bottom. As it was in the attic, we were preemptive with it. It was 19 years old. The other one is the same age but in an inside closet. It looks perfect and works like a charm so need to replace it.
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Snowflake: You are right. Being so far away from our kids and grandkids is tough. I’m trying to avoid getting weepy. So far we are both doing okay. We’ve made plans with our niece who lives nearby and her son. That helps quite a bit.
Yvonne: If you decide to try the yoga classes at your gym, give them a bit of time. I would recommend that you go to a yoga class a couple of times a week for the first couple of weeks. There may be more than one teacher at your gym, and you may like one better than another. By then you’ll know whether it is something that you will enjoy.
DH is cooking dinner tonight. I’ve been watching Outlander on TV. I have read every book, from the first book to the most recent one published. I love the books & I’m pleasantly surprised and pleased with the TV production.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 9.52min, 147mhr, 9.7amph, 1.5mi= 119c
STAIRCLIMBER- 30min, 122ahr, 145mhr, 2242steps, 141floors, lvl8= 237c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.24min, 142mhr, 13.8amph, 1.4mi= 81c
jog sta 2 wk- 5.14min, 9.56min mi, 146mhr, .5mi= 74c
jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.32min, 9.16min mi, 151mhr, .4mi= 57c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 22.32min,153mhr, 6.9amph, 2.5mi= 231c
total cal 7992 -
Argosy cruises ornament, 2008
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My two sisters at my aunt's 90th birthday/ reunion bash. They both look so beautiful
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Did Biggest Lower Cardio Max DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the water class.
After exercise, I’m supposed to volunteer at a fund raiser for Connections. The kids who are in this are mentally challenged. I’ll wear (as I have for the past few years) my elf costume. I know that they’ll have me clearing the tables. Personally, I’d prefer to serve the food, but they really don’t have anyone to clear the tables. Afterwards, I’ll come home and we’ll work on putting out Christmas decorations (like we did today). Tomorrow night…ceramics.
Thinking that after dinner tonight I’ll go to WalMart to get some items. Update: did that then made crab tarts to freeze for our christmas.
Allie – feel better fast. I’m with KJ and Carol, I wouldn’t invest in a hot water heater since the one you have works.
Egg and Gracie – “hi”
M – we only have wooden ornaments on our tree and none near the bottom. We’re lucky in that none of our cats has ever climbed the tree, but they would love batting at ornaments and they love rubbing up against the tree. Of course you’re over tired and over stressed. No wonder you have a headache. I’m surprised that’s all you have
Welcome everyone new!
Felicia – 3D printers are wonderful. We use the one at the library. You HAVE one!
Pip- where did you ever get all those neat ornaments?
Yvonne – I need scheduled workouts or it doesn’t get done. That’s why I usually plan out what type of exercise I’ll do each day of the following week.
Tracey – beautiful ornament. You and janetr are so creative
Barbie – what wonderful news.
Michele in NC
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Did Biggest Lower Cardio Max DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the water class.
After exercise, I’m supposed to volunteer at a fund raiser for Connections. The kids who are in this are mentally challenged. I’ll wear (as I have for the past few years) my elf costume. I know that they’ll have me clearing the tables. Personally, I’d prefer to serve the food, but they really don’t have anyone to clear the tables. Afterwards, I’ll come home and we’ll work on putting out Christmas decorations (like we did today). Tomorrow night…ceramics.
Thinking that after dinner tonight I’ll go to WalMart to get some items. Update: did that then made crab tarts to freeze for our christmas.
Allie – feel better fast. I’m with KJ and Carol, I wouldn’t invest in a hot water heater since the one you have works.
Egg and Gracie – “hi”
M – we only have wooden ornaments on our tree and none near the bottom. We’re lucky in that none of our cats has ever climbed the tree, but they would love batting at ornaments and they love rubbing up against the tree. Of course you’re over tired and over stressed. No wonder you have a headache. I’m surprised that’s all you have
Welcome everyone new!
Felicia – 3D printers are wonderful. We use the one at the library. You HAVE one!
Pip- where did you ever get all those neat ornaments?
Yvonne – I need scheduled workouts or it doesn’t get done. That’s why I usually plan out what type of exercise I’ll do each day of the following week.
Tracey – beautiful ornament. You and janetr are so creative
Barbie – what wonderful news.
Michele in NC
some were mine, some were his, he's had the weirdest ones that's I've ever seen, I've come to like the uniqueness of them. we try to get a new one at least, every year.
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My the pictures are big!
Yvonne so good to hear from you. Hang in there we all go through those rough spots. Never never give up.
Heather- your guests coming to your new home reminds me of when we were stationed In Las Vegas. I could barely get the sheets changed when someone would;d call and say they were coming.
SueBDew in TX.1 -
Beauuuuuutiful tree and decorations SueBDewI
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SueBDew - Is that your house? It looks like a beautiful hotel display!
How long did it take you?
Alli - I would say there is no rush on the laundry equipment and heater. Just cancel the Lowes order and get lots of quotes for the work. Don’t take the housing advisor quote. You can still schlep down to the communal facilities for a bit and burn some calories. I don't approve of dryers anyway. Haven't had one since 1996. In my previous apartment and house I dried stuff in the bathroom on racks. Fortunately in this house I have a utility room and an old fashioned rack on a pulley.
My son uses the spare room, so we often used to sleep there surrounded by the children's clothes drying! When you have all the information and some quotes you can make a decision. Years ago I used to have a "service wash" at the launderette. Best value ever. They still do it round here, I see. I used to take it in on the way to teaching my evening class and collect it afterwards. No wrestling with duvet covers etc!
Our hall hooks should arrive today. I want to go to the big supermarket for the first time, so I hope it comes early. DH likes his routines and he likes to go after lunch. I don't care when I go!
That'll be the 5th thing to put up that is waiting.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
Katla - I know how hard it must be not seeing the children and grandchildren for so long. Personally I would leave your DH with someone, maybe his sister, as you did last time, and fly to see them some time. Christmas is not the best time with flights etc. After would be better. But the weather is a consideration this time of year. I hate travelling in the winter. I often go to see friends and family by myself. My DH is not disabled, but once he had had an operation for a hernia the day before I flew to Scotland. I got his sister to stay a couple of nights. He was fine of course.
We are alone on Christmas Day, afterwards, and New Year. It's just this month that is busy. The family is house swapping in Cornwall. I'm already feeling lonely! :laugh:
Some point very soon we have got to make a decision about the spring cruise to Spain. £££££££££.
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BARBARA sorry of course you're right we have North Sea oil and apparently a few onshore fields. Senior moment re North Sea as I was watching a TV program recently about Aberdeen and the oil industry.
SUE Your house looks gorgeous
Was going shopping today but weather is really wet so won't bother. DH is off to get MOT done on car, it has to pass so that we can have the privilege of paying Road Tax for the year. The car is 18 years old so never sure it's going to pass. Pain having to sort it at this time of year just before we go to Spain.
Will go put something in slow cooker for DH and then exercise
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JJanet OKC wonderful advice
Sue your christmas decorations are warm and cozy and just beatiful!
Have a great Wednesday everyone. NYKAREN0 -
Sue ~ Beautiful tree and fire place! How in the world did you get to the top of that tree to place the lights and decor?
Pip ~ I like the cruise captain ornament!
Going with girl friends to Dahlonega today (North GA College and University where we all met). The town will be decorated to the hilt so it should be pretty!
Carol in GA3 -
Sue Lovely! So festive!
Heather So glad for you being able to say yes to a Bea Day at the last minute. Precious times.
Allie I would be wary of Home Advisors. Be sure to get at least 3 quotes for the same work unless you have someone you trust implicitly. We have tankless hot water heaters but that might not be feasible for you.
Pip Loving those ornaments. Each one is a book waiting to be opened.
Rebecca That photo of your beautiful sisters is one to cherish. Did you get one of the three of you?
Sidney You can do Kettlebells at home if your knees will allow.
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Getting ready to take the lawn tractor to be serviced & have the snow blade put on. Then online school with my grandson. Then work this evening.
I went to a Christmas party with my coworkers last night. I had 2 oz (60mL) of white wine & now I feel icky (stuffy nose & headachey & waterlogged). I am allergic to something in wine, but I thought I could get away with a small amount of white wine as a social prop. I should have stuck to water. It wasn't even good wine.
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Karen in Virginia with a long day ahead and a logy head2 -
Karen in Virginia~ yes I will get different quotes.. also yes I am looking into a tankless water heater... we had one in the house I shared with Tom..
I woke up not feeling great , but I am up and will go to work... taking friday off for closing and saterday off for cookie swap, the new OM will let me use up my sick time for that, we can't use the sick time unless we are sick.. well I think a bad cold is sick... will have lysol wipes handy and use liberally..
took nyquil last night and still tossed and turned... but dont have to work tomorrow... so will lay low and do more cleaning.,,,
Karen it is probably the sulfates in the wine.. I am to allergic to that... i try and buy organic wines without the sulfates in them...
well off to the shower.. and I will not go down again today to feed my DFIL as I dont want to bring anything down there...2 -
Tomorrow I've got a conference all morning and then a meeting to discuss some of those projects. And then another home meeting with a different person who may become involved in my husband's care after work.
As mentioned ... conference and meeting, and then another home meeting. And now homework.
I'm taking the next two days off work, but ...
I've got another conference/seminar thing in the morning entitled, "Practical Communicaton for Carers" about communicating with the medical professionals involved in the care of those we care for. I'm getting better at that, I think, but thought I could use some extra tips. Especially given the situation yesterday!
And then I've got a meeting at the university regarding the assignment I'm currently working on.
IF all goes well, I might be able to get home a little bit early ... I hope. And they say that tomorrow is supposed to be a gorgeous 30C. So I might talk my husband into a walk to the beach.
Friday, I'm off work, but I need to get caught up/ahead with my assignments. I was stressing out trying to get everything done and figured I'd take 2 days off to make some headway with it all. I thought I'd have to go to the university, but I don't. I get to stay home and work on my assignments!
Yes, as was mentioned, this most recent person involved in my husband's recovery knows the right words to say, "I'm just here to make your life easier", but in unclear on the concept. She seems to have a template of suggestions she follows which, in our case anyway, just seem inappropriate.
For example, he's got a couple damaged disks in his back so that his left leg is numb. It's been like that since he regained awareness back in May. There was some thought it might resolve itself, but it hasn't yet. He is able to cycle and walk because they don't put too much pressure on his back, but his left leg remains numb, and when cycling or walking, after about half an hour, he needs a break because his leg and back are generally uncomfortable. So we can go out for a 1-hour bicycle ride, but he needs to stop about halfway through and get off the bicycle and take a little break. Then he can go again.
He's seeing a neurosurgeon on December 14th about his back. It's possible he may need surgery ... or maybe there's a specific kind of physiotherapy that will help. We don't know yet because it isn't Dec 14 yet.
But nevertheless, I'm reluctant to push him too much in the way of exercise because I don't want to do more damage to his back. He has tried to run a little, but says his back hurts when he does that. And I can see that even leaning over to pick something up can be painful. So we keep it to almost daily walks or bicycle rides, and he does what gardening he can at his own pace.
The Helpful One who visited us yesterday, started pushing the idea of him going to the gym. "Besides cycling and walking, what are you doing to strengthen your legs?" "Are you doing any exercises to strengthen your legs?" "Do you go to the gym?" "Have you started to lift weights to strengthen your legs?" "You should be doing squats to strengthen your legs." I nearly fell off my perch when she said that!!! And that's when I put my foot down and said that he would NOT be doing anything more than he is until after the appointment on Dec 14. I do not want him going to the gym and doing squats, especially squats with weights, until we know what's what with his back!
Deep breaths.
Anyway, this is my indoor bicycle setup for rainy, windy days ... and my husband has a similar setup too. I put a Santa hat on the aerobars.
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Good morning Ladies - Big day planned today . I have to work this morning, but I am working 5AM - 11AM so I can have the rest of the day to play. We are going to pick up a friend of mines wife (who I have met a few times and like) and take her out to play with us for the afternoon. She is new to the Bay Area and doesn't know many people yet so Susan and I will take her out for some window shopping, maybe some fashion shows we will put on (we pick the clothes the other person/people have to try on, it is hysterical and hideous all at the same time) and then to dinner and deliver her back to her husband (who is my former co-worker from years ago). We will meet them both for dinner Friday night before I fly home.
Have a great Wednesday Ladies!
Okie who is not in the TX Hill Country at the moment3
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