WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Once in France my DH was being over precious about other people's cigarette smoke in the outside spaces. My favourite thing in all the world is to sit under an umbrella and enjoy a seafood meal. I did not wish to listen to his sniffing and tutting! So I went on my own.
I really enjoyed a multi tiered seafood platter, delicious wine, and talked to the table of French people next to me. No one was smoking. 
I prefer my own company to someone who doesn't want to be there. In fact he was prepared to come for my sake, and had even put his best shirt on, but I told him I knew he wouldn't be able to stop sniffing and sent him home. :laugh:
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
This just cracked me up this morning! Thanks for sharing!
Beth
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Who was talking about the phenomenon of "whoosh".. when weight plateaus and then takes a 3-5 pound drop? I can't remember. But this morning I had my "whoosh!" Down 3 pounds. I've been doing my "plan" right and have been watching the scale bounce for over 2-1/2 weeks now. We'll see if this holds, but, for today, it makes me quite happy! Allie ... I didn't think it was going to happen and like you was questioning my "diet" decisions ... you hang in there!9
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Michele, I walk my dogs for 30 minutes after taking Actonel with at least 8 ounces of water. Between getting dressed, dog walking, and the time it takes me to fix my breakfast, it is about 45 minutes before I eat. I walk briskly through part of the dog walk and bend briefly to put on my shoes or pick up dog p**p and that doesn't seem to be a problem.Barbara, I hate going to restaurants and Jake loves them so he goes out to eat with friends. Maybe that would be a good choice for you. It doesn't sound like going out to eat with your husband is much fun.Heather, I enjoyed reading what you had to say about going out to eat without your husband rather than have him be cranky through the meal.NYKaren, so glad to hear that you are feeling better.
Barbie from NW WA
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HeatherUK- I was laughing so hard! I totally understand! I am learning. I offer for him to join me for some things, but secretly hope he doesn't join.
Niece held Aubrey yesterday. Progress!
Brother visited with our Aunt yesterday. She is still confused, but doing better.
Have to head to grocery-yuck! Wouldn't go but am really out of milk, bread, yogurt, and veggies.
Have a safe day and
"Chins" was because of speaking to the group not an individual-lol! So Barbara made me laugh! I hadn't thought of it that way
Welcome, hugs, and do one more thing today!
Kylia in yes winter is still here Ohio4 -
Happy Belated Birthday Barbara. Glad you were able to go out for pizza. Go out with your girlfriends for steak.
Meg- I’ve missed you so much. You know we all think of you and wish the very best for you. Be your own best friend. Help yourself by taking baby steps. We all have those times…well, most of us… where we self-sabotage our plan. Every day is a new beginning accept it and go forward with a renewed determination. Just for today, or just for this hour. You are an amazing woman and you can succeed.
Have to get ready for church still yucky weather
Suebdew in TX7 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Barbie: Thank you for keeping us going.
I have read all the post on February thread. I really enjoy all the comments and advice you proffer. However, I seem destined to be playing catch-up 😂
I give thanks each morning that I find myself still on this mortal coil. Sure, I have aches and pains, and events don’t always go as I would like them to go, but relatively speaking, life is better than the alternative.
Word for 2019 is CHOICE with a different word chosen for each month.
The word for February was PROGRESSION
I did make some progress on my quest for more toned muscles. However, it meant that the scale stalled.
February Goals:- log food/stay under goal ✅
- 9000 steps a day✅
- 60+ minutes intentional exercise daily✅
- Lose 5 lbs ❌ 1.5lbs down.
- Complete Weeks 2-5 of 10 week Boditrax course ✅(Week 5 completed on Friday)
I am working on accepting that there are trade-offs that we have to make from time to time.
March Goals- Log food/stay under goal
- 9000 steps a day
- 60+ minutes intentional exercise daily
- Weigh less at the end than now
- Complete Weeks 6-10 of 10 week Boditrax course
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Barbara: Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou:
Michele: Families go nuts with a first baby shower and I don’t think that means you should spend a ridiculous amount on a cake. Good luck finding something pretty that will be big enough to feed the guests who are there.
Yvonne: Good luck with your plants. We had a frost last night, but I wouldn’t call it a hard frost because the hummingbird feeders didn’t freeze. They are mounted on our windows via suction cups and the house helps keep them warm. :flowerforyou:
skf1201: Welcome to a great group!
Heather: We had a hard frost last night. We haven’t had much frost at all this year despite snow right across the river in WA. I hope this isn’t a horrible year for bugs. :grumble:
Our DDIL lost her old dog yesterday. Sampson was the “cupid” that brought her together with our son. We will always be grateful for his romantic assistance and will remember him fondly. He was a very old dog and had been on dialysis for more than a year. She rescued him from a dog shelter many years ago and saved him because he was on death row. He saved her from loneliness and enriched her life. 
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Just saw this group, love the spinning kitty Barbie. I just joined a women's running group, we had our second group run yesterday. It is so comfortable to run with other women and connect about life and running. Feeling grateful in 2019.5
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Ksullivanpdx - I joined my Women's run group about 5 years ago and the friendships and life-style changes made a huge difference to my well-being. Glad for you - ENJOY!!2
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morning,afternoon evening ladies~
Bwctce~ in 2 months haven't had a woosh yet lol... although today might be the day.. went to Stop and Shop for a small grocery shop and stopped by the local coffee house.. she made me what is called a Keto London fog. which is a tea with sugar free vanilla syrup and foamed froth on top.. then i got an apple cinnamon french toast tea latte to go and drank that on my way to Bed Bath and Beyond.. well needless to say on the way home I had to find a bathroom quick.. SF anything is good but in moderation.. think I over did it. Live and learn..
im getting very good at buying from the outside aisles of the store... but a load of celery because I love it with cream cheese , and 1 english cucmber.. some more salad mix and some chicken thighs..
I wasn't going to go to Bed Bath and Beyond , but I really wanted some towels that Elena bought at Toms house.. matches perfectly with my bathroom, and I had a boatload of 20% off coupons... I also bought a tiered mug holder for my bedroom, for my little tea area..
got rubbermaid food savers that keep vegetables fresher longer, i figured i should invest in something that is helping my overall well being, that and glass instead of plastic containers to bring lunches in..
Dan only lives down the street but wants to stay overnight here so he can do his laundry and if he has to walk to work, I live right next door to the grocery store..3 -
ksullivanpdx wrote: »Just saw this group, love the spinning kitty Barbie. I just joined a women's running group, we had our second group run yesterday. It is so comfortable to run with other women and connect about life and running. Feeling grateful in 2019.Ksullivanpdx - I joined my Women's run group about 5 years ago and the friendships and life-style changes made a huge difference to my well-being. Glad for you - ENJOY!! Your running groups sound great and probably function a lot like my line dance classes. Being with others who share your goal and your passion is motivating and sustaining. I have found similar support on this thread where we talk about healthy eating and exercise in more general terms. We had frost surrounding the not yet melted snow this morning. One purple crocus in my yard promises that spring will be here sooner or later. Barbie from NW WA 5
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Who was talking about the phenomenon of "whoosh".. when weight plateaus and then takes a 3-5 pound drop? I can't remember. But this morning I had my "whoosh!" Down 3 pounds. I've been doing my "plan" right and have been watching the scale bounce for over 2-1/2 weeks now. We'll see if this holds, but, for today, it makes me quite happy! Allie ... I didn't think it was going to happen and like you was questioning my "diet" decisions ... you hang in there!
Congratulations on your “whoosh” on the scale!!! Happy dancing 💃🏻
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noegrand123 wrote: »Hi skf1201!
I travel to Kearney NE about once a week to visit my Dad from Northwest Missouri! You are not kidding this winter has been nuts!
Great job getting out and moving today before the next round hits! Hopefully a better week for all battling winter next week!
It’s truly a small world. We live about 3 hours East of Kearney. I have friends who live in Grand Island which is near Kearney. May each of your travels be safe ones. Go Big Red!!! 😊
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Tracey, i hear they have great airfares to Hawaii from Canada. However, the summers can be glorious, I know. I remember having breakfast in Hinton on one of our trips. The air was clear and fresh, and the temperatures promised to be in the 25-ish range.
Allie, are you tracking your fluids, sodium and fiber as well as your calories? I mention it because I know I’m a system - just putting in gasoline doesn’t ensure the engine will work. It needs water, not too high an octane fuel and the oil changed at intervals.
Barbara AHMOD! Happy Birthday! And many more. What a nice newsy post! I love the whole area around where you live. We road the main roads and back roads around there a lot. I especially love the wind-y twisty road along the Smith River. That slide will be the dickens for tourism this summer. And that alternate route is dusty and not quite as “scenic” as 101. Meanwhile, you’re pretty much stuck with it if you want to attend church. Meanwhile, I too wish they’d build a bridge or causeway of some sort.
Kylia, “grey Ohio” is exactly what it is this time of year. I remember it’s also the time of year Cincinnati almost always had flooding. But late March is SO different! I always liked from late March through 4th of July. But then it would get too hot and we’d live at the swimming pool all day.
Meg, i had to learn not to make my plan a “change everything NOW” plan. I changed things like logging every bite fires, and bought a cheap food scale so I could be accurate. I had a 32-oz water jug left from the hospital and planned to drink two a day (I’m still not perfect on this one! I also decided to cut out dark sodas. Get control of stuff like that, and once you know what you’re eating you can make changes knowledgeably. “Slow and steady wins the race!” At least it does this one.
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Sharon - most days at work im getting more than 64 ounces of water in, not so good on the weekends,I do have a food scale, will get it out and start measuring...5
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Whew! Finally caught up! Y'all are a chatty bunch!
Barbie, thank you once again for getting us started!
Barbara, that drone footage of the damage to the hwy is amazing! Mother Nature is definitely a force to be reckoned with, she will get her way! I do hope that a better solution can be found, I have to agree with you that just putting more gravel and asphalt is not the answer, definitely need some sturdier ground to put it all on. Makes me glad that I live on a rock..... (oh! There's those darn ellipses! lol)
Heather, love the photo of you all at pizza dinner! Very good looking group. Belated congrats to your son for completing his run last weekend, he's come a long way in the past year and has every right to be very proud of himself.
Kylia, happy to hear that Aubrey is progressing well and that your niece has been able to hold her. Her mother's touch will do wonders to her healing, I'm sure.
Kelly, good for you for telling your "boys" that they need to get their acts together! And shame on your bil for creating such drama when it wasn't necessary. Nice that other relatives let you have your pick of stuff from the inlaws home, always nice to get a new toy, even if it's just new to you!
Lisa, I'm sad to hear that you won't be writing your Coffee and Egg blog anymore and that you've slowed down on the Home for Us and Egg, but priorities must be set. Having said that, please know that I have enjoyed reading your musings, sometimes informative, sometimes inspirational, always entertaining. That dream of yours with the pit bull puppy was kind of wild! Hope you don't have that one too often!
Machka, that beach is so lovely, so unfortunate that some homes are not properly sewered (or septic tanked) and are flushing into the ocean. Victoria has been doing that for years, I always felt a bit smug as we had a septic tank so didn't flush into the ocean. We moved not quite two years ago, we now flush into the ocean. But, Victoria is in the process of putting in a proper treatment plant so that will end at some point. Victoria also has a LONG outfall, so the "stuff" doesn't come out close to the shore and there is some treatment done, but it will be better when the treatment plant is done.
Rebecca, we have quite the homeless problem as well. I'm not sure what the answer is, but we have had tent cities and they do leave a mess behind. Quite a bit of housing has been set up, but those places don't seem to be properly equipped to handle all of the issues that go along with being homeless, the mental health and addiction issues. As I said, I'm not sure what the answer is, but it hasn't been found yet....
So nice to hear from the folks who have been MIA.
I've been a bit MIA myself, we had snow, way more than our city is equipped to deal with, and then hubby and I ended up with the flu. It was not a fun experience. Hubby says he will be getting a flu shot next year, I don't think I will. However, if I get the flu next year...... The hardest part for me was just the sheer exhaustion! And the annoying cough that doesn't seem to want to let go. It is getting better, I notice a difference pretty much every day, but it's still there enough to be a pain. The point of all of this is that I have not been to the gym, so while I lost about 5 lbs in a week from not eating much, just no appetite, it is quickly coming back because I'm not going to the gym! I will be starting back tomorrow, I think my cough has subsided enough now that I should be okay and maybe the exercise (and heavy breathing! lol) will loosen up the rest of the crud in my lungs and I will be done with it!
Goals for this month:
LOG!! I'm not off to a great start, but I intend to fix that!
End the month lighter than I began. This did work for Feb, as I was sick, so I will take that.
I think that's all I'm going to aim for this month, as a few people have said in previous posts, baby steps are the answer.
Congrats to those celebrating, hugs for those needing them and welcome to the newbies!
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Barbara: Adding my hearty (belated
) wishes for a happy birthday. If you are ever in the Denver area, I'd be honored to take you out for a nice steak dinner.
Meg: Deep breaths and gentle thoughts. Hope you'll be coming this way again soon.
Katla: Sorry about DDIL's dog. What a lovely story of two way rescue. Thanks for sharing.
I am being a wimp today and doing exercises at home instead of the gym. I walked outside to dump trash, and the temps were so cold it hurt my chest to breathe. There is 6 inches of fresh snow out there which even our leash-loving cat won't mess with.
Cooked Skinny Taste Creamy Zucchini soup yesterday, which I think is one of the easiest, cleanest soups on the Skinny Taste website. Only four ingredients: 3 zucchini, onion, garlic and a carton of broth (chicken or vege). Cook all till tender, then use immersion blender or standard blender to make smooth. Serve with dollop of sour creme or Greek yougurt, and a squirt of hot sauce. Fantastic!
Today I have a pork loin with chipotle peppers in the InstaPot. Takes 45 minutes vs. hours in the slow cooker. Alot will be put into the freezer for future quick meals.
Okay, enough about food. Time to get back on the bike and burn some calories.
Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
SMILING with lips, eyes and heart
Snowy Colorado Foothills
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This is SO important! As humans, we will do everything we can to not feel pain or discomfort. But the truth is, the only way to work through things that are hard, is not to avoid them but to walk straight into them and hang out without escaping.
Close your eyes and think about what you really truly want. To feel better in your body? To find love? To feel more alive? Whatever it is, there are things that you are doing right now that prevent you from living this experience. These beliefs and actions may be subconscious, but in our efforts to get somewhere, many of us do things that specifically keep us from the growth that we want.
If you really want change, like REALLY WANT CHANGE, you have to learn how to not escape. You have to learn how to not use activity or entertainment or a coping mechanism of any kind to keep you from the stillness -- because it is only in the stillness that you can learn how to make a different choice.
The only way to see the truth and is to strip away the crutch of escaping.
It doesn't matter WHAT you want, guys. Do you want to lose weight and feel better in your body? Do you want to have more healthful personal relationships? IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR CHALLENGE IS!
If you are so busy avoiding the truth of what is painful, you can't...
- See what is REAL instead of being caught up in what scares you.
- Gauge what actual self-love is because you'll be too fixated on anesthetizing the hurt.
- Make a choice that SUPPORTS you instead of holding you back.
Action is sexy. I get it. We all want the instant gratification and proof of our growth. But long-term change can ONLY come from a willingness to get very comfortable being uncomfortable. Learning how to transform discomfort into SPACIOUSNESS where self-love can creep in.
REAL CHANGE COMES WHEN YOU CAN STILL YOUR MIND ENOUGH TO MAKE A LOVING CHOICE AND NOT A REACTIVE, FEAR-BASED CHOICE. REAL GROWTH COMES WHEN YOU MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON TRUTH AND NOT WHAT SCARES YOU.
We are ALL capable of love. But the more we create activity, the farther we get from what we really want.
Dont be scared. You are not alone. You are safe and beautifully flawed, like we all are. 🧡
(This is a post from a gal I follow on Facebook, Sarah Safforph. Something like that, I can't remember her last name). She speaks to my soul sometimes.💗
Hope y'all have a great Sunday!
Me on a good hair day!
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stats for the day:
manual treadmill- 14.50min, 138ahr, 152mhr, 1mi= 158c
arm dip/chinup machine- 19.57min, 145ahr, 161mhr, 5sets of 10 and 15ea in btwn, mountainclimbers, pushups, leg cross backs, single leg jumps= 242c
box step ups= 14.38min, 139ahr, 160mhr, = 160c
outside walking- 53min, 132mhr, 3mi= 316c
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(((Heather))): I love to sit under an umbrella with a seafood meal—unless someone is smoking nearby. I prefer almost anything other than the smell of cigarettes. I’ll always feel that way because of my chain-smoking parents. Riding in the backseat of the car and cracking my window to get air caused lectures about me being selfish. Perhaps your DH lived with something like that in his childhood. If so, I feel sorry for the child he was having to endure it back then.
I haven’t had to face that issue in a very long time. I live in a state that doesn’t allow smoking in restaurants and bars. Yay Oregon!
Barbara: I am pleased about your gentle victory. I sympathize about Joe’s GERD, a condition I share. I’ve learned to use pillows to elevate my head and shoulders on nights when I have acid reflux. It doesn’t make things perfect, but it helps. :ohwell:
NYKaren: Glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better. :flowerforyou:
Michele: Most of the time when I take my bone density meds I sit upright at my computer and visit with this group. I take a once a week version of alondrate. You swallow the pill with plenty of water and sit upright for 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything else. Between the medicine, yoga, walking and horseback riding, my bone density has improved. I’ve had a follow up bone density test that showed significantly improved bone density. I don’t know anything about prolia. I hope it works well for you.
Karen in VA: I hope you get some rest.
Ksullivanpdx: Welcome! I hope you’ll stop by often & tell us a bit about yourself.
My riding lesson was cancelled today because my teacher had to work. I’m a bit disappointed but I could have gone out to ride anyway. I’m having a low energy day today and chose not to ride. I’ll go another day when I’m more energetic.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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evening ladies~ I just watched a Prime movie from amazon~ the ladies in lavender .. Dame Judy Dench was in it.. what a stunning movie... if you ever get a chance to see it.. please do.. well off to bed..2
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Good evening/morning Ladies,
Rant Alert!. I was up early even though I didn’t much sleep. I laid there very warm and comfy but started to think about my mother.
She’s been gone for a year now and a year before that she moved with my DS to a house in a little town 2 hours south of us in Arkansas. Of course, DS took full advantage of DM’s age and had her change the Will and when DM passed, within 5 days she had a Uhaul truck loaded up, the house on the market and flew DS DD to drive her car back to Las Vegas.
She didn’t care about DM and her health by leaving her alone. DM was 89 and a neighbor went to find her on the floor. She was taken to Little Rock and had a pacemaker put in. That’s when DS called and said she was flying in from Vegas. I drove to Little Rock picked up DS and then went to the hospital. While I was visiting with DM and DS went to the cafeteria, DM told me she didn’t want to move down south. Later when I had to leave to go home, it was late and we were in the parking lot I told her what DM told me. DS screamed out loud LIAR!!! I don’t know if she was screaming at me or DM. I was so surprised at her reaction!
A month later mom was gone and DS had control of her remains. I hated the way she arranged to view DM at the mortuary. The mortuary director rolled her out into a private room just with hospital gown and a sheet over her. It haunts me all the time. It’s been over a year...
Sorry for the long rant.
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Hello, Everyone--
I am new and I think this is the group for me since I'll be 60 in September. I have had a lifelong battle with weight. I actually lost 60 pounds or so about 10 years ago, but after my mom passed about 7 years ago, I ate my feelings and am now gained everything back plus some, I'm sure. I won't get on the scale right now because I know it will feed my feelings of shame. I've been exercising and eating some better since January and have lost inches. I bought a BowFlex Max Trainer in mid January and have worked out 37 times since then. I ordered a FitBit off of Amazon and will be starting with that once it gets here.
I work full time as a teacher and have a husband, a grown daughter who lives with us 1 cat and 2 dogs.
Today I did a 30 minute Max workout and ate PRETTY well. I stayed within calories so that's a plus.
My March goals are:
1. Workout 5 times a week on Bertha (my BowFlex)
2. Limit my Coke Zero habit to less than 5 per week (a big cut from my 2-3 daily a few months ago).
3. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit/vegetables (I hate veggies).
Hope you all have a wonderful Monday tomorrow, and thanks to those of you who started this group.6 -
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Hi Azcat!
Dana so sorry! Family can be great and on the other hand hurt greatly. So very sorry!
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Welcome Azcat, You have come to the right place. I found this thread at age 62 and with the help of these supportive and encouraging women, I learned new things about eating and exercise and developed some excellent habits that helped me lose the weight I wanted to lose and keep it off. It sounds like you have made a great beginning with habits that will serve you well. I hope you'll keep coming back every day. Barbie from NW WA 5
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