WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2019
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Evelyn congratulations!1
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Monday
7.6 km walking
5 flights of stairs
And we (my husband and I) went to one of our physiotherapists and were assessed for small classes ... so it looks like we'll start going to a modified pilates class tailored to our individual needs starting toward the end of the month.
Part of the reason for all that walking was getting to and from the physiotherapist business, but the bulk of it was walking to uni and between uni and work.
And this evening has been a homework evening.
M in Oz3 -
Evelyn- beautiful new granddaughter. I bet you will find out that you will be needed lots more with two little ones to care for now. Glad you did a good job while you had him.
Lenora- the only time I use essential oils is at yoga. They are passes around. My headaches aren’t mirGrains but a four word description that means really bad headaches that don’t go away. I discovered that I felt much better after yoga so have decided it had a lot to do with muscles. I started doing. AM Yoga with Rodney Ye and it is helping.
Off to balance class, sounds easy but it is so good for me.
Suebdew in TX3 -
I started back on the 5:2 Fasting last week. Just ran across this timely little gem.
Lanette
SW WA State
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late afternoon check in
✔️ 1. weighed in 58.6
x 2. tracked yesterday
✔️3. 30 min exercise
x 4. five minutes meditation
✔️5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project
x 6.produce at least 10-11 pages per day (until May 14th)
x 7. Take care of at least one shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count)
x 8. At least 15 min cleaning
x 9. At least 15 min filing/paperwork
let's see 10.average 1100 calories
• Overall Feeling: better than this morning- pretty tired and a little achey
• Tracking :today
• Exercise : steps ok
• 1100 calories net average : didn't track on the weekend. have 42 calories left at 5pm if I didn't forget anything
• Long term writing 2hrs: yes
• Long term writing 10-11 pages day until May 14th : not exactly
• Short term writing/admin : no
• Bright Spots : some colleagues and sunny day and got 23 pages of thesis sent out
Grateful :
1. sun
2. café
3. corrector 1 seems really serious and helpful and communicative
4. ok music
5. some nice colleagues
6. got 23 pages sent out3 -
I'm glad I was writing really early. then got caught up in stuff and now it's afternoon and my stick to it-ed ness is not brilliant. thinking's I'm gonna take a short nap and back to work.
I think that little GF vegan pizza didn't help my energy level. still pretty starchy. 450 calories, 73 carbs....
I have writing deadline and papers to correct; yikes.
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📙Accountability post for Sunday, May 12th
✖️1. Carbs 50g max with no more than 25g per meal. (131g)
✖️2. Fiber 25g. (2g)
✔️3. Track in MFP. Complete the entry daily.
✔4. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes (57 Active minutes).
✖️5. No eating after 9pm.
✔6. In bed by midnight.
• Overall Feeling. Loved.
• Exercise. No intentional exercise. Just s busy day with lots of family.
• Eating deadline. Nope. Late night snack
• Bedtime-Sleep Hygiene. Exhausted and in bed early. But awake in the middle of the night.
• Bright Spot today. Family here today. Such a delight. Laughing. Reminiscing.
• Today I’m grateful for:
1. My mother.
2. My family.
3. This beautiful sunny day.
4. New clothes.
5. Coffee.
-- Ginger in Texas
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Michele - Congratulations on the new Grandson. I'm sorry you aren't enjoying your trip, I hope that have some good memories out of it. Can't wait to see pictures of PJ. Hugs to you.
Evelyn - Congratulations on the new Granddaughter. What a pretty name, one I haven't heard in years. We are supposed to get some rain here in Alberta for the next week. It will be miserable but it would be nice if we could avoid all of the fires for a year. There have been too many consecutive summers of them. Rosalie is adorable. I'm so happy that you had your Grandson to yourself for a little bit, hopefully you get many more occasions to do that.
Vicki - It seems like you have been working all the time, it might be nice to only work 40 hours, but I bet that money will be missed. It's always a dilemma isn't it?
Janet - I have been finding it hard to keep up too. I find if I miss a day it takes me forever to catch up.
Kim - My feet suffer terribly in the summer because I like the cute sandals instead of the ones that offer proper support. I was thinking about that this morning as I took my first steps. I truly hate having anything on my feet period, but think I may have to give in soon. I may look for a maxi for the shower I am attending on Saturday for Kaitlyn and Brodey, I am meeting his extended family for the first time so would like to look nice.
Kelly - I bet Trentin had a birthday he won't ever forget. It's not the stuff we remember years later, its the experiences and how they made us feel. I almost teared up about him with his little box of chocolates. The children in your care are truly blessed. I hope you and Tim feel better soon.
Machka - I find a lot of newer homes have funny layouts here in Canada now too. The bedrooms are so tiny you can barely fit anything in them. I think they plan the for children but don't think about spare rooms where you need double beds.
I had a great Mother's Day, Kaitlyn and Brodey came out and cooked supper for me. They arrived with a bouquet of flowers and a nice cards. I didn't see Lauryn and the Grands but spent part of Saturday with them. We called my MIL after Kaitlyn arrived yesterday so she had a chance to talk to her Grandmother. During our conversation she told us that she wouldn't be able to come out for the wedding due to the cost of the flights. After we got off the phone Brodey told us he had been preparing for this and he would be paying for her to come if that was the only thing holding her back. We called her back and asked her if her ticket was bought if she would come, so she is coming. She at first refused to accept his gift, but we managed to convince her. She will be the only Grandparent in attendance. I have to buy another twin sized bed and figure out how to fit it in, but I'll make it work.
I have to admit that that was the best Mother's Day gift I could ask for. I love my MIL and love spending time with her.
Today I am going to take my walk early and try to figure out what I am going to wear to my interview tomorrow. I have had dreams twice this weekend where I was told I didn't get the job. I hope that those dreams don't come true. I really want to get back to work, on the other hand being off for the next 6 weeks leading up to the wedding would be nice too. It will play out the way it's supposed to, worrying about it only makes it worse.
I am off to do some crafting for the wedding.
Have a great day,
Tracey in Edmonton
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My son texted me last night to ask us to pick up the kids today. He has an unexpected appointment in London. DDIL works in London on Mondays and gets back late.
So here I am with Bea while DH has gone off to fetch the older ones from Kids Club. I've fed her and we have had a snack to keep us going. We are glad to be of service.
Next door but one has an Open House for Arts for the festival. I popped in and saw a gorgeous bowl. I feel it's a bit expensive though.
We will be doing baths etc. Hope my son isn't too late. I will put Bea to bed.
I could do with a quiet day soon, but tomorrow is very busy too and I'm going to Southampton on Wednesday for my brother 's birthday. Oooofffff!!!
Much love, Heather UK XXXXXX6 -
bananasandoranges wrote: »
Went to a work thing and it was fine but I found the dynamic stressful at the end. there was a drink and many use the time to network. Since I'm adjunct status in non-main subject my status is low. on one on one people are friendly but in networking scene people want to speak with people of similar or higher status, and for those of us with lower status it can be uncomfortable. Probably even below us are some of the support staff, and so on. I did work for free for oral entrance exams, basically for the networking opportunity (90 teachers are there), and found it rather so-so whereas it took up most of the day.
My thesis director is not supportive at all. I really had to insist to get an appointment. I've met with her one on one 1x in 4 years. She's pretty negative, well has favorities and there is some corruption. in fact her big favorite who gets all the opportunities, finances, etc, is a beautiful young phd student who's been sleeping with one of the top directors for 4 years. I was just looking up level of corruption per country. I think USA falls in the mid high teens (like 17th least corrupted country in world) and France falls around 23.
I'm finding it's everywhere.
I feel bad about it on a world level and really bad about it when I encounter in professionally which has been happening a huge amount these past years.
Then there's sexism, (most of the teachers in 1 school are men who lunch with men and hire more men) and I feel so discouraged.
Great for SV at least. didn't track at all yesterday as we had work meal and snack after. had a glass of wine alone when I got home rather than at work function.
going to gym and then will work on thesis all day today and tomorrow.
Congratulations on the SV!
On the other part, I wish I could offer some encouragement. I know that getting through academia is stressful and very unfair in so many ways. I was lucky, but I also had moments of humiliation and devaluation. I don't know why it is this way so much -- I wish everything could be on merit, but I am not naive enough to know that happens enough.
Hang in there. Remember other people can't define you, even though they may try.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon4 -
I have to run to a meeting, but I wanted to add my congratulations for the new babies. What precious gifts! Enjoy them!
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon1 -
Fat pic of me9 -
Lisa How far have you gotten with the diagnostic process for your health problem? What a PIA.
Michele Wishing you much joy in celebrating the arrival of your amazing, healthy grandson!
Pip You were gorgeous and radiant even when you were overweight. How did you manage that? Wow. Inspiring.
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Fixing salmon, asparagus, & stuffed mushrooms for dinner.
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xoxo
((Hugs)) and strength for all who need either.
Karen in Virginia3 -
In one respect, I can't wait to leave and get back home. It's practically killling me not to exercise. And the stress eating has been totally out of control. The kids are in Philly visiting pete's grandmother so I have time to get caught up. So sorry if I miss anything, I'll just have to skim since I have over 30 pages to get caught up on
tracey - outdoor clear varnish - great suggestion.
Welcome everyone new
Although in one sense I need to leave -- for me and also because Pete and Denise should have some time alone before he goes back to work. Wouldn't surprise me if he gets rid of the dog. He's sweet even if he is a pitbull. But there are lots of times when Pete is giving attention to the baby (that's natch) but pushing the dog aside. I see the dog getting jealous in the future. Well, hopefully they'll work it out and they won't get rid of the dog.
Rebecca - what an adorable idea for a craft with the kids. Do you have to draw the leaves or is it a kit and you just put the footprints in?
KJ - at the hosp Denise told me that she asked everyone not to post anything on facebook until we got to see the baby. I think everyone complied. Of course, once we saw him, the pictures were flying
They're having the organizational meeting for the bowling today. Called and found out my teammates. Also asked that I lead off (I like that spot best) and also gave a suggestion for a team name. Told them that we don't have to use it, but i bet we will. Every year there's always the "what should we name our team" "I don't know"
Yvonne - I like the "no diet day". It's been that way every day I've been up here. How I wanted to learn the ski machine at the gym. But as soon as I wanted, they got rid of it. It looked like it would have been a really great workout. Then "lost sock day"
Rebecca - my heart breaks for you not being there for the birth. Pete's mother couldn't get over how fast I got up here. She thought for sure I'd taken a plane....lol No more falls..ya hear????
barbie - I'm so sorry about your sister
Healing thoughts being sent to all who need them
Just really filled the dog's food dish and cleaned the litter box. these are things they'll have to learn to work into the schedule
barbara = so sorry about your friend
M - what a cute cartoon about the metal fillings pulling a person into the kitchen
Lisa - congrats on the grandbaby
The other night Denise talked about getting the baby baptized. Since she's not a parishioner of a church around here, I suggested she go back to where they got married. I have a suspicion that's what they'll do.
Rori - that's very interesting about the purring of cats and bones
karen in NY - congrats to your husband
Rori - that's the kind of boot I had when I fractured my bone. I couldn't wait for it to be off. It will for you soon. Until then, take care of yourself
Katie - I was the same way. I'd walk to the bathroom but only when Vince wasn't around. if he ever saw me, he'd have a fit
Heather - I'm so so sorry for our loss. What were some of the signs of the post partum depression? I know Jess is really worried that Denise will have it. I'd like to know what to look for so I can tell Jess that Denise doesn't have this and that
Lisa - 14 miscarriages!!!!???? My mother had 2 miscarriages before she had me. We suspect that she was RH-. Since most babies are + it seems logical that the reason I survived her pregnancy is because I'm -
Rebecca - Athena Rose is so absolutely adorable. I cried, too, the first time I held PJ
Heather - originally denise told us that she wanted to name the baby Collin Jesse. She just thought Collin was a nice name and jesse was my FIL's name. it made Vince cry when she told him that's what she wanted to name the baby. But I guess Pete wanted it named after him.
Evelyn -congratulations
KJ - I bet this is one birthday Trenton will remember for the rest of his life. And his mother is probably extra-appreciative, too
Allie - what a great gift. And when your FIL does go, you'll have the knowledge that you gave him the best of care.
Well, I think I've about caught up. My apologies to anyone I've missed.
Michele who will be sad to leave PJ3 -
I have noticed that too, every ones fat pic, I just see your beautiful personalities, and such beautiful women you all are.💖
Your slim pics are just sharper images of you, it tells a story though. I don't know if I will ever see my sharper image (again), but I am a patient sort.👍
Athena is doing well, went home yesterday. She had a doctor's appointment today though. She was a bit jaundice, but I guess not too much to keep her there. She's still passing that black tar poop, which is hard on her sweet liver! My son sent me a message today saying, " I don't think I wished you a Happy Mother's Day yesterday! I replied, " you didn't need to, I already got the sweetest gift a mom could ask for"!
Well my home is done. My son's side is still messy though. We'll give him a bit longer.
Enjoy!💖 Rebecca9 -
Michele: Congratulations on the birth of Peter Joseph! You’re a lucky grandma.
Evie: Congratulatiosn for you, too., on the birth of Rosalie Betty Ruth. :flowerforyou:
Janet: It is great to see your post. :bigsmile:
Lenora: I am happy to hear that you’re doing better. I am happy you’re psoting again.
Machka: Love the photos of your home.
Pip: You were beautiful in your “fat“ picture. Kirby looks besotted. You are both beautiful & healthy now. WTG!!! :flowerforyou:
Rebecca: I love the photos of your new home. It looks wonderful.
I had a call from my son on Mother’s Day & enjoyed every moment. I heard from DD, too. Today I I have had a good day already. I went to yoga this morning and some of my favorite fellow students were there.
Confession time: I’ve been overindulging in ice-cream that I don’t even like. I ran the carton full of hot water and sent the rest of that bad stuff down the drain. It was a very good choice. :bigsmile:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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My trees!
💖Rebecca1 -
Felicia thanks for your understanding.0
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Backyard trees!
💖Rebecca0 -
Rebecca - I can't believe you have got your home so sorted already!!!!! It took us weeks to get our boxes unpacked. We still have a few left.I'm still not that tidy. CONGRATULATIONS on your new home and your new grandchild.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX2 -
I did that Katla, with my 1/3 of a bottle of whipping cream vodka! I was having it with my hot chocolate at night.😁
💖Rebecca1 -
Thanks Katla, for the nice words. Its crazy that we can move yet have everything in place after 3 days. Every nail, pen, book, in its home. It makes me calm to ponder a neat life.
💖Rebecca2 -
Taking a quick break between writing up minutes of last month's meetings (due Wednesday, Yikes!)
Had to share this
I resemble that remark!
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✔️ 1. weighed in 58.6
✔️ 2. tracked
✔️3. 30 min exercise
x 4. five minutes meditation
✔️5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project
✔️ 6.produce at least 10-finished pages per day average (from May 13 to May19 ) I have a lot of rough pages.
x 7. Take care of at least one shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count)
x 8. At least 15 min cleaning
x 9. At least 15 min filing/paperwork
x 10.average 1100 calories
• Overall Feeling: medium and mixed
• Tracking :yes
• Exercise : steps ok
• 1100 calories net average :no ! 500 over, mostly due to chocolate! 239 carbs yikes
• Long term writing 2hrs: yes
• Long term writing 10-11 pages day until May 14th : didn't make it at all.
• Short term writing/admin : no
• Bright Spots : some colleagues and sunny day and got 23 pages of thesis sent out
Grateful :
1. some pages done
2. some pages sent
3. corrector 1 seems really serious and helpful and communicative
4. was able to track even if I went over in eating
5. some supportive people3 -
Michele, I think the artist just put the footprints on the picture wherever you wish, then the stems and leaves were drawn freestyle.👍
💖Rebecca2 -
Pip ~ Meant to tell you how excited that you have a retirement date to look forward to!
Michele ~ Hang in there, you will make it through the week. When we brought my son home from the hospital, DH's whole family showed up to share dinner and welcome the baby. That was not my idea of a good thing. His sister tried to help me figure out how to breast feed (I had no milk). She died a year later having her 5th miscarriage and refusing to get a hysterectomy that led to massive bleeding. The whole episode was dismal. This is the sister that we are now looking after her widowed husband since 1976.
I had no idea what to do with a baby...scared to take the blankets off to look at him in the hospital. It is strange because I was the second of 5 children and several miscarriages in my family. Mom never let us in on baby care. When she did come to see the baby once we were home, I made her bathe him because I was terrified. I know this is too much information, but, the best thing now is that I took care of both my grand kids while their mother taught school until they were one year old. Got over the fear!
Carol in GA8 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Rebecca - I can't believe you have got your home so sorted already!!!!! It took us weeks to get our boxes unpacked. We still have a few left.I'm still not that tidy. CONGRATULATIONS on your new home and your new grandchild.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX
Awe, well we packed kind of uniquely and were able to mimic a lot of stuff from one home to the next. With this being out 18th move in 34 years, we have it down to a science! We moved also with light banter, between husband and I, so that helped. I try to not be too annoying. We were moving a solid 4 days, and I think my endurance was more than when we moved from Oregon to Washington. I took muscle pain meds nightly, plus rubbed Icy Hot with lidocaine on my really sore bits. That was a lifesaver! My husband gives me a couple of days to get rid of any boxes. My son still has a lot of organizing to do, but he works, so we're cutting him some slack.👍
Yes Athena Rose 🌹 is our blessing! I can't wait to meet her, hold her as most likely bawl. Told my Navy son in Facebook messenger that he was now officially " Uncle Owain" ( Star wars movie character joke). He was online for about 6 minutes, because he had duty. I post rambling stuff, knowing when he can, he will acknowledge it. I do miss that kid!
💖Rebecca7 -
Michele- I did not realize your are a bowler. I bowled for years and was a certified youth instructor. It was lots of fun.
Not the healthiest eating today. A former student brought me a sliver of homemade German chocolate cake for Mother’s Day. I couldn’t resist and it was so sweet of her.
Had a luncheon for our graduates today, but I stuck to a baby spring mix salad with mandarin oranges.
Connie in Ky3 -
Karen in VA, The original Crohn's-type symptoms are somewhat better, three days into the antibiotics. Will know if there are more tests/meds after this week. Thanks for asking...
Lisa in AR3
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