WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2019
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Hi everyone. My name is Holly, have been on MFP for a week. I am glad to find an active thread to read! Will read today to get caught up! Thanks for being here!4
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Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
Very true but it's truly magic to hear little gurgles and cooing and now out right laughs. So sweet
Janetr OKC (where we're expecting ice storm in a couple of hours, schools are all closed)0 -
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Did about 45 minutes of HIIT and then took the Power Hour class. I like that class, I really work up a sweat. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 20-40-60 minute workout on the treadmill (intervals)
Barbara – glad someone got the Palladium Blue (sick) joke.
After exercise went to two thrift stores. Got a shirt, a plate, some tin plates that I know are strong (MIL had some and the place she got them from now uses these flimsy aluminum plates), and decided to try some DVD’s. Thinking that I should go to get some seashells.
KJ – I used to have a brown station wagon and the kids called it the “rolling turd”. No one wanted to be seen in it. Which was good when they got their licenses. I always had a car available to me…lol
Welcome everyone new!
I think a post of mine from yesterday vanished. Oh well…I’ll just start from where I left off.
Michele now in FL where it’s cloudy so I won’t be able to lay in the sun
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Hey ladies –
Hope everyone is doing well. I think the never-ending winter is starting to get to me. I’m feeling very unsociable, irritable and short-tempered (which isn’t going over well at work). It’s not the cold so much as the lack of sun. Yes, I’m tired of being cold all the time and looking forward to warmer weather, but it’s more the gloomy, gray, dreariness that’s getting to me. I’m taking the next couple of days off work – it’s supposed to be at least partly sunny for the next few days – to hopefully kind of reset and get my mind back to where it needs to be. My eating has been OK (at least I haven’t fallen too far off that wagon) but I’ve pretty much lost any motivation to exercise. I’m going to try to re-find that also over the next couple of days.
Cari – congrats on the weight loss, for both you and your family!
Lisa – glad to hear that your recovery is going well.
Kylia – thinking good thoughts for baby Aubrey.
Machka – glad to hear the hip isn’t broken. Sounds like you’ve got a good doctor/PT.
I’m still about 6 pages behind – will try to get caught up a little later.
Janet in eastern MO
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Lisa: Best of luck with the presentation. I think having the cane handy is very smart for many reasons. Sending massive waves of healing energy your way.🖐🖐🖐
NYKaren and Michele: Vicariously enjoying travels with you. It's been a cold, dark, snowy month so far.
I'm 90% over my cold; however, DH now has it, so we are on the soup train for awhile longer. He is in denial that he's sick, but if/when I can convince him to head to bed for a nap, he sleeps for lonnng periods.
Hand update: Thumb is completely healed and there is barely any scar tissue. Pinkie shaft feels the same, with stiffness in the morning, and barely any pain at all once it's warmed up with normal daily movement. I remember accidentally hitting it hard on the kitchen counter, so that's my best guess for how I fractured it originally.
Car update: The little Subaru in the body shop may finally be done by tomorrow. I am now super anxious to get it sold ASAP. We've barely taken out the new Subary due to being home bound with illness and crummy weather.
My 'calories out' count has been low for past 3 weeks. However, the food choices and quantities must have been pretty good because 2.6 pounds are gone during same period. This is a tremendous revelation to me; so now just have to ease back into the gym and keep this good groove going.
On gray hair: I have thick, salt and pepper hair, all one length, that stops about the middle of my back. I didn't like the initial appearance of grays because they looked like little metal springs popping out of my head. The right PRODUCTS have been the key to loving my quickly spreading gray and white streaks. Get the proper shampoo for white, so your lighter hair is shiny. And invest in good serum to tame the kinkiness out. I get alot of compliments for my hair, especially when I've taken the time to use a flat iron to make the hairs all straight, shiny and smooth.
Yesterday I did the taxes online, and just have a couple questions to clear up before hitting send. Today, I'm doing a deep cleaning of the kitchen. Front of the fridge was covered with magnets from my travels over last 5 years. Stripping them all off, and just going to enjoy the plain white front again.
Rori
still SMILING with eyes, heart and lips
in Colorado Foothills
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Yesterday no workout, Elite dinner which came to 505 cal I added extra to get me over 1000 so it would allow me to complete my calorie intake.
Today no work out. Drove to work. Started already left at 9:30 I’m home. Laying on the dog bed in front of the fireplace with a blanket and a pillow5 -
At work just wanting to go home and get back in bed, this cold is kicking my ---but we are so short of help and being the supervisor.
'We have almost 4 inches of snow on the ground and they are calling for 5-7 more starting this afternoon. I agree that we have not had a winter like this in a long time.
Wonder how Meg is doing in Omaha, sounds like they are getting more snow then us at this point.
Take care ladies and stay warm and safe.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE 6 -
Got ready to go out to Swing dancing this evening. I even taped up my patella as I was anticipating some twisting movements. Walked down there, about 17 mins walk, and no one was there! We wandered up the stairs to the main café and the owner told us they had had to cancel because they had a plumbing emergency and the floors were wet!
Got back home to find I had had an email about 15 mins before we set out. Didn't see it of course.
Oh well! At least I burnt off 100 cals or so.
I've been trying to get to see my cancer friend, but she has got to a stage when she isn't communicating very well. I told her I could come up next week, wherever she is, hospice or home, and she replied that she can't plan that far ahead.
I feel very frustrated, but it's not about me, so I just have to let her do what she needs to do. I would be happy to go up for an art exhibition and just pop in for half an hour, but I'm not the first thing on her mind, I'm sure. She has many close friends and a loving family. I can't help feeling a little shut out though.
I'm currently reading a very good book on my Kindle about the end of life, so I do have some idea about what is going on. Gradually shutting down is part of the process. Hard though, as I am out of the loop re what is happening.
Tomorrow we are off to Petworth House for an exhibition of Dutch Paintings. We will have lunch there first. Should be lovely sunny weather. So sorry for all of you still battling the snow and ice.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
Today is International Tug-of-War Day!
"Tug of war was played in ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India. It originated in ancient ceremonies, and then came to be used to train warriors, entertain kings, and settle disputes. ... Over 50 countries have formal national tug of war organizations; there are tug of war clubs, and outdoor and indoor competitions. Tug of war was an Olympic sport from 1900 until 1920, when a decision was made to have less participants in the Olympic games, and the sport was cancelled."
Betsy - I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! That sounds like an awful fall. Glad your falls didn't result in broken bones.
Machka - I've been trending toward kitty level 9 lately, which is a little strange since I'm not much of a party girl! But Philip and I been getting out a little more ofen, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Barbara - My mom had the same experience with perms. Her hair was baby fine, and the minute she was old enough to refuse, she quit getting permanents. Her mother's hair was permed and sprayed into a gale-proof helmet to the very end. Saw a lady in the grocery store recently with one of those styles and she was pausing at the door to put on a hairnet... made me smile!
Kelly - Ooh, be sure you post pictures when you get your "peek-a-boo" color! I think that is so cute.
Holly - Welcome!
Heather - I'm glad you're reading about the end of life. My mom went into hospice pretty late and nobody talked to us about that until she was there. I think if we'd known, we'd have recognized the signs and moved her sooner. When Dad was in hospice the skilled nursing staff kept trying to make him eat, and it aggravated me because it upset him and he was obviously well into the active transition stage where he didn't need food.
I've been pretty much on track with my step goal and workouts, but I'm not feeling very energetic even though I've lost 12 pounds now. The blood bank called begging so I made an appointment for Friday - guess we'll see if the new iron supplements are making a difference. Getting turned away because of low hematocrit has been an all-too-common occurrence, and if it happens again I may just take a break from donating for awhile because it's a big hassle to clear my schedule, drive over there, go through the intake process, and then find out I can't donate. The dietitian I work with as a requirement of our health sharing ministry suggested a different type of iron supplement from what I was taking. This one is supposed to be easier on the digestion. I got turned away at the blood center even though I'd been on the other one for months, so I figured it couldn't hurt to try something different.
-Yvonne in TX5 -
Just checking in to say the presentation went well, and got back home before the pain got too out of control to reel it back in with meds. Achy still, but feel it was worth it. Long day, nearly over, got another grant out the door electronically this afternoon, with the 12 printed copies being hand-delivered tomorrow in Little Rock by trusted hands. Federal grants are mind-numbingly detailed, and walking into one cold, with little available history, was... daunting. But done now. They may come back and ask for revisions in May, but much easier to revise than the initial process.
Rori - glad to see you, dear, and glad the cold's nearly over.
Still many sympathies and good wishes for Pip and Machka.
Calling it a day now--been going for 12 hours straight, and it's time to sit in front of the lovely fire my son's built, and put more ice on my knee.
Love y'all!
Lisa in aR7 -
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Today not a great day.. im in tears right now...when things go wrong they really just do..haven't heard from my DB he has been using his wifes bank card and he doesn't work he doesn't drink nor do drugs but is using money without asking and its alot... so I haven't heard from him, found out today dad had at least 3 outstanding credit cards ,plus paying back the state so whatever I thought I would get from the estate is a wash I will likely not even get back all the monies I paid out to keep his house running.. my DFIL is not well at all, sleeping more and maybe eating once a day.. at least I have enough money to pay to get my place painted and got new fixtures and have the electrician put them in, that will have to do for now..
then came home and a coffee mug fell out of my cupboard onto my grandparent's antique cut glass cranberry dish and busted it to smithereens ...
that just sent me over the edge and I started bawling..
not that that's over with I am in my pajama's and going and make it an early night..11 -
aw, grandmallie! I'm so sorry you are having such a bad day. Big Hugs!! Please take care and be good to yourself!
Lisa - good to hear you were able to do your presentation - you take care of yourself, too!!
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So sorry Allie for your sad day.
Much to my relief tonight the group of friends of my cancer friend, Ros, have resurrected our original WhatsApp group. Ros discontinued it in 2017 because she felt we were communicating more with each other than with her, but we all feel that we need each other now when she can't deal with us all individually. I was feeling very cut out, but it's reassuring to have communication from those who live close and to be in touch with all her friends.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx8 -
Allie ~ Big Hugs for You!
Michele ~ Enjoyed hearing about your trip.
Lisa ~ Glad your presentation went well and you are back home again. Talked to my DH about me getting the knee appointment. I think one of the reasons I hesitate is that I don't think he understands the pain I am in as he is in a lot of pain himself.
Heather ~ Prayers for your cancer friend.
Carol in GA2 -
grandmallie wrote: »Today not a great day.. im in tears right now...when things go wrong they really just do..haven't heard from my DB he has been using his wifes bank card and he doesn't work he doesn't drink nor do drugs but is using money without asking and its alot... so I haven't heard from him, found out today dad had at least 3 outstanding credit cards ,plus paying back the state so whatever I thought I would get from the estate is a wash I will likely not even get back all the monies I paid out to keep his house running.. my DFIL is not well at all, sleeping more and maybe eating once a day.. at least I have enough money to pay to get my place painted and got new fixtures and have the electrician put them in, that will have to do for now..
then came home and a coffee mug fell out of my cupboard onto my grandparent's antique cut glass cranberry dish and busted it to smithereens ...
that just sent me over the edge and I started bawling..
not that that's over with I am in my pajama's and going and make it an early night..
I'm so sorry, Allie. I have been a way for a few days and just getting caught up on reading. This is a lot to take, and sometimes when one thing crashes it seems like everything is crashing because we just can't handle any more.
When you and your brother went up north for something for your father's estate (I think), didn't you suspect him of cheating? I remember you mentioning that he was texting someone late into the night. Maybe that finally came to a head.
I'm also sorry to hear that your father had debts you didn't know about.
Felicia
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Took a nice long weekend this week for President's Day. Didn't do much -- played some hot seat computer game with my 12 year old, which he seemed to enjoy. While he was making his moves, I got quite a bit done around the house. Back to work today, so it's going to be a short week.
Hubby is teaching up near Portland, OR this week, so while he still has a hotel (because traffic), he didn't have to leave until last night after dinner, and he will be home for dinner on Friday.
KJ -- your rant about Tim really resonated with me. My husband works hard and he has his own projects around the house (while usually successful, also usually result in more mess and clutter for me), he is perfectly happy to not do anything around the house -- cooking, cleaning, mowing the lawn, pulling weeds. If we had snow, I would be shoveling it. He spends most of his time at home in bed, on his computer (working, browsing, shopping??). He has been like this since we married. I remember I blew up at him after a very short time, actually slapped his foot, and said, "You don't do anything!!! You just lie there!" He was absolutely shocked, and it made no difference.
He sucks me into that behavior some times by guilt tripping me because I'm not "spending time" with him. When I do, I feel like the old grandparents in Willy Wonka (or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). And we have no excuse. That's why I spent this weekend with my son down stairs doing what he wanted to do. My husband pouted quite a bit. Came down to try to spend time with us, but got annoyed by our being silly, nagged at us to keep it down, and finally sulked back up to our bedroom. (I originally typed "his room." That's telling, isn't it??)
His health has really been declining, and I know he doesn't feel well, but I think part of it is because when he's not working, he's in bed. All he does on those days is walk down to get food or something to drink and then goes right back upstairs.
I knew it was bad when he called me one afternoon to ask me where the dishwasher soap was. We had lived in our house for over two years. It's been in the same place since the day we moved in. He has never run the dishwasher. In two years. I tried not to be shocked, and just politely told him where it was. At least he ran the dishwasher, right?
Oh, and the complaining. Everything is a complaint. About everything. It is exhausting.
It's just him, and he's told me very clearly, when ever I begin to complain that "people don't change." So, it is what it is. But it does get extremely weary. I am sorry that you are dealing with that kind of behavior.
And for what it's worth, I believe people can and should change. And I've told him so. I hope I am changing, all of the time, hopefully for the better. I just get sarcasm in return. So I give up.
Felicia, feeling a little salty this afternoon
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »So sorry Allie for your sad day.
Much to my relief tonight the group of friends of my cancer friend, Ros, have resurrected our original WhatsApp group. Ros discontinued it in 2017 because she felt we were communicating more with each other than with her, but we all feel that we need each other now when she can't deal with us all individually. I was feeling very cut out, but it's reassuring to have communication from those who live close and to be in touch with all her friends.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
This makes me really sad, Heather. I am sorry for the pain Ros is going through, as she slowly pulls away from life.
Felicia
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Hi all. Once again reading but not commenting. Feeling more human today than I have for days.... pretty sure I've had the flu. Still worked all weekend, but have spent the last two days just going back and forth between recliner and bed. My fever finally broke last night, so I must be on the road to recovery. Hubby is still ill, but his symptoms showed up about 24 hours after mine, so he's got another 10-12 hours to go.
Machka, sure sounds like what you have is the flu too! Sure hope you feel better soon.
Allie, I'm so sorry that things are going so badly for you.
Heather happy to hear that you are back in the loop with your cancer friend. Sincerest hopes that you get to see her once again.
Lisa, so glad your recovery is still going so well.
That's it for me for now, still don't have a lot of energy. The cough is also driving me nuts!!
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn Vancouver Island2 -
Hello, I'm new on this community thread. Y'all sound like good buddies! I have just returned to working out regularly and working on losing my winter/holiday weight gain! I have 4 kids, one married and 3 in college now. Time to spend some energy taking care of myself instead of everyone else for a change....! I live in Southern Oregon. It's lovely, but supposed to snow again tonight. I've been doing indoor spin classes at the "Y." I also work as a baker, so there's a challenge to not eat any treats!!3
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Janet in MO – your picture is so cute
Heather – you are such a good friend
Lisa – glad the presentation went well
Allie – I’m sorry to hear things are going rough for you. “This too shall pass”
Welcome everyone new!
After exercise went to one thrift store, got a shirt that I’ll probably leave down here for $1, then went to the SPCA thrift store and got two DVD’s for $1 along with a few other things, then went to the beach to get shells for Denise, then bought this template for when I start quilting these lapquilts, then in the pool (the sun FINALLY came out). Had dinner and think I’ll make another gingerbread man but only do to the arms, hopefully this gal will be at the crochet group Monday and she can help me make the arms equal. Did two loads of laundry yesterday.
Michele whose legs are no longer ghost white.
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Allie ...so sorry ... praying tomorrow will be a better day ...
Felicia ... hugs ...
So on Saturday got our gas bill. We're on balanced billing (average usage spread out over 12 months) and February is our balancing month. Since our account had a zero balance after paying February's bill, I expected the next bill to be about the same. Imagine my surprise when it was 6 times higher!! My husband went to check the meter to see if the reader had read it right and it was ok, but he was astounded by how fast the meter was spinning. And he could smell gas. That in itself is not always a problem as there's a production well in our side yard that often leaks. But it has nothing to do with our meter! We have a pool heater that was shut off at the heater but not at the side of the house (the line runs underground). So hubby got a pipe wrench and shut it off. He could hear the gas "whoosh" off and saw the meter immediately slow down to a more normal speed. The pipe was leaking and significantly so. We have a huge bill to pay but feel very fortunate that the leaking gas didn't find a way inside the basement and ignite. Lesson learned ... never ignore the smell of gas ... which we should know since my husband works for the gas company!!
Still working on eating out of the freezer, today I decided to use up some of the beef scraps and beef bones I had. Making bone broth.
Beth near Buffalo9 -
Allie, sorry to hear about all your troubles.Beth, what a shock about the gas...glad you figured it out 1
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Many hugs, Allie. Thinking of you tonight...1
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I don't like being in the situation where I miss a day (like yesterday), and I'm suddenly about 100 years behind schedule.
Feeling a bit better today and trying to catch up!!
Machka in Oz1 -
It has taken a while, but I've finally decided on some 2019 Fitness Goals
Half marathon in January ... Done!!
Gradually build up cycling distance ticking off milestone distances along the way. The goal behind this is to build a solid base for further long distances and events in 2020.50 km
75 km
100 km
125 km
160 km (100 miles)
Get back to climbing 20+ flights of stairs at least 4 days each week. I work in a 10-storey building, and can climb 10 flights in the morning, and 10 flights in the afternoon ... plus extras if I want.
Walk (or run or hike ... basically move by foot) more than last year.
These are my walking/running/hiking totals for the past few years ... so ... more than 1357.1 km in 2019 would be good.
2018 - 1357.1 km
2017 - 1302.52 km
2016 - 1133.02 km
2015 - 1131.7 km
And build some upper body & core strength + improving flexibility.
M in Oz3
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