WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    I am sorry about your loss, KJ. What you wrote is lovely.

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Glad to have a day with nothing fixed in it to do. :D Will exercise and maybe run, but it is still blowing out there in the bright sunshine, so may go for the recumbent bike as my bonus.
    Our DST is the last Sunday in March, so not quite yet. I don't mind this one, but HATE the change back to GMT as I always get so HUNGRY,!!!! :laugh:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Sending strength and peace to those facing challenges this week. Good luck to your teacher friend Margaret. I’ll be thinking of her. Kelly you’ve got This, you speak from the heart and all will be well.

    My new dental crown feels funny also, not painful, just different.

    Taxman took a bite out of us, but at least it’s done and dusted. Now off to be a big girl and face the week of challenges myself :p<3

    NYKAREN
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Morning, afternoon and evening all...

    Marianne in Cali - you've joined just by posting, we're glad you're here, and you've bookmarked us, so join in any conversation how and as you wish. Don't feel you have to respond to every post (I tried at first, but gave up fairly quickly), feel free to ask questions, ask for advice, or give it. We're glad you're here!

    Rori - thank you for the YouTube rowing video, she added a number of things I hadn't considered. One thing I've done to increase the workout my arms are getting is gripping the bar underhand, as well, and curling the bar to my chin. I need to think about keeping my back straight more as well, and leaning back into the stroke a bit more.

    Machka - yes, easing into anything is not ordinarily my style, but letting my body (and the knee) dictate the pace is helping. I tend to boil into new things arms wide open, hair on fire, but age might have finally taught me a tiny bit on that front. Maybe. No promises! :smiley:

    Yesterday was my 3-month mark with my new council, tomorrow is five weeks since the knee replacement. I see the doc in a week, and am so pleased with the healing process overall. Did a little research, and the swelling I spoke of yesterday is typical, and can last up to six months post-op. There's no heat in the knee anymore, though, and am able to get it in a neutral position now where there's no pain at all, which is helping the overall exhaustion. Have also not gained weight during the process, which is a triumph for me.

    And... the 25-year-old son leaves in 13 days. Will miss him, but looking forward to just being us again. We lived five months with our daughter last year over the winter, Nov to April, and now we've had our son with us for five months - Oct to March. Oddly fair, but so incredibly glad it will soon be just us. We've missed that a lot. And, I'm hoping to see him succeed on his own terms and in his own way at school.

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Machka- Happy birthday a little late.

    Dana- Happy birthday

    Kelly- Hugs! I love the tribute. So poetic.

    Driving to Detroit today for husband's eye appt. 4 hours up. An hour there. 4 hours home. Long day. Have to make this trip every 8 months.

    My MIL came over yesterday to drop off mail. She asked where I was going as I had on a dress, Jose, and heels. No where. Just cleaning house, but wanted to look pretty. I dont get to dress up often and some sundays are just comfy clothes, but needed the uplift yesterday. Get to dress up today too! Yay!

    I am going home for a short trip the weekend of the 22nd. I will get to meet Aibrey and visit with my aunt. I am happy! Husband not so much. He said we are getting too close to spring. I told him he could stay home, but I NEED a trip home. It has been 2 years. Not sure if he is coming or staying, but I AM going . About a 7 hour drive. Donovan and I have supported the shop since September while my sister in law was going through her drama and the guys hunting until January. Time for me even if short.

    Will finish reading now. Ran out of time to comment yesterday.

    Welcome!
    Hugs!
    Congrayulations!

    You are the most supportive women I know!

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio where spring is peaking around the corner.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :)Jill, I hope you will keep coming back. I read this thread with my breakfast every morning and have been eating the same breakfast and reading every morning for years. This has helped me lose weight and keep it off for years. Tell us more about yourself so we can get to know you. I am a retired elementary school teacher living with wonderful husband, two dogs, and a cat. My exercise program includes walking my dogs (about two hours a day), riding my recumbent exercise bike while watching TV with my husband, and going to line dance classes twice a week. Sometimes I do weight exercises based on the book "Strong Women Stay Young".

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • noegrand123
    noegrand123 Posts: 166 Member
    Welcome Marianne and Jill!

    Sunny here today!!! Makes all the difference!

    Have a great day everyone! Holly in Missouri
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,271 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Lisa - It took me months, if not years, to work up to my current level of rowing. :noway: I am of the slow but sure school, I guess, but once I'm there I tend to stick at it. Making it a habit you rarely break is the secret. Scheduled time and days. Building up to something sustainable. Otherwise the initial enthusiasm just wanes and it will be a bit of junk in the corner.

    My big news for the day is I did a PB on the elliptical. :drinker: Not just by a little bit, but by a whole minute!!!!! I always set the level to 15 resistance and I burn 100 calories. Today I did it in 13.20. My previous best, in my last house, was a minute slower.

    Now to get on with my weights. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

    Kylia -     Congratulations to you for going 'home'. <3 Whether it's by yourself or with your husband. Reminds me I must make the trip up (alone) to see my son in Nottingham.

    i was first thinking peanut butter (PB) then i remember, you guys abbreviate and i read the rest, oh, she means personal best :0/
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Pip: I had no idea what "PB" meant either. :) Looked up slang for PB and guess it means "personal best".
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    My we all think food first! I also thought pb= peanut butter! Lol
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Yup, PB is what we say. It's our normal language. You say PR.

    DH was heading out of the door for a walk, so I joined him and did a slow jog. I am still stiff from Saturday, but I managed a 5k. Actually I stopped at the half way point and we bought an Italian chocolate ice cream cone each. So I walked for 200 yards while I ate it. Heavenly! The sun was shining and the air was so clear that the off shore wind farm was visible in all its detail. Sometimes you can't even see it. Four women were trying to get into the water, but the waves were too rough, so they just sat at the water's edge and shrieked every time a freezing cold wave broke over them. :D Not my idea of fun, but people swim every day ! :o

    Much love to all and WELCOME to the new people! Sorry about your cornea, Mary. :'( But congrats on keeping off that weight!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Quick drive by posting and reading! As I was all caught up last night, it only took me a few minutes to catch up this morning! Great feeling!
    Katla, Woohoo for the riding compliment!
    Rebecca, beautiful china photos, is this your stuff or just stuff you've seen?
    Lisa, wow, 5 weeks post surgery already? Doesn't seem possible! Glad all is going well.
    Mary, so happy for you that your eye didn't decide to act up til you were on your way home and that everything fell into place with Dr etc. Sure hope you can get it all under control quickly. Congrats on your loss!
    Took me a minute to figure out PB also! lol
    So today is official wi day, I am up but only .2 of a pound and dinner was salty last night, so I'm okay with it. Especially since I'm down almost a pound from yesterday a.m.! Yes, I know I probably shouldn't weigh myself every day, but it's a habit I've gotten into and I kind of get the jitters if I can't do it. lol
    Off to the gym!
    Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :) I watch a lot of figure skating competition so PB made sense to me immediately.

    :)Mary, I haven't had the health challenges you've had, but I've had a few things happen seemingly with no warning and have had to learn a lot of lessons about patience and retraining. Congrats on your weight loss.

    :)Dana, Happy Birthday. I hope you enjoy your special meal

    :)Katla, I know how much you like riding and ride for your own pleasure and sense of accomplishment, but how great to get praise from the teacher.

    :) I have a lot of my Monday chores finished already and 7900 steps. It promises to be a great day.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA where temps are staying above freezing.
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    edited March 2019
    Happy birthday, Dana!
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,952 Member
    Felicia - I am fortunate to know most of my family history on all sides. My paternal side came from England and settled in Watertown, Mass in 1630. He was one of 41 to organize the second oldest church in New England. He also in 1634 was hired with another man to survey and lay out the lots and roads of Watertown.

    Sharon - I have enjoyed Miette hot springs as well on one of our trips. I just love the mountains.

    Heather - I would not be able to count on my hubby for help cleaning and truthfully probably wouldn’t want his help. I actually find cleaning quite relaxing. I’m so impressed by your running, you must be so proud of yourself.

    Evelyn - our premier tried to end the time change a few years ago. It was vetoed partly due to the cost to businesses that had interested in other provinces. I think if it stops it will need to stop for all provinces at once. I agree it is unnecessary though.

    Kelly - so sorry for you and Tim on your loss. I think you writing was perfect.

    Michele - when is the shower for Denise? I need to start planning a bridal shower soon I guess. Sorry to hear about your Wii, are they still making them?

    Machka - happy belated birthday. Hope you had a chance to enjoy some poutine.

    Rori - I like The Ranch and The Crown on Netflix. Absolutely love Grace and Frankie.

    Kylia - I think you deserve a visit home.

    Dana - happy birthday

    Well that took some time to get caught up. I went to my cousins for a couple days, I left Thursday around 11 and came home Saturday around 6. I ate way too much junk and stayed up too late, but I enjoyed my visit.

    Yesterday I did not feel well at all and even ended up having a nap, which I never do.

    Today I need to get into the craft room and finish a couple of projects and I need to look at the job boards again. I am finding the job search so discouraging.

    Have a great day everyone.
    Tracey in, finally above 0, Edmonton
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Happy Birthday Dana!!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,271 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Pip: I had no idea what "PB" meant either. :) Looked up slang for PB and guess it means "personal best".

    I wasn’t thinking of food at all, it’s just the abbreviation for peanut butter, I then read the rest , lmao
  • cmsavells
    cmsavells Posts: 257 Member
    Thanks for the welcome!!

    Barbara - the iPhone step counter woefully undercounts. I bought a pedometer, but no place did it say that it was for a person with a minimum stride of 30 inches. It was worse than my iPhone!

    That China is beautiful!!!

    Connie in KY
  • megamom
    megamom Posts: 920 Member
    Sorry Carol, I will learn everyone's names eventually. It made such a huge difference in my dog I have to bath her twice a week but it is worth it to see all the sores gone and her skin healthy.
  • megamom
    megamom Posts: 920 Member
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