WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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Viv Aubrey is gorgeous and so is his setting!
Machka that information would have come in very handy when Mama was turning off my music while I was doing homework
Your accomplishments and attitude are amazing. Bravissima!
SuziQ Chocolate hummus? Really? ground chickpeas with chocolate?
Tina in Ca that smoke is way too close. Hope you get just enough rain to reduce fire danger and not enough to cause slides. How well I remember the 5 seasons of California: drought, wildfire, pineapple express, mudslide and quake.
Tracey learning a new job is exhausting, but I'm sure you'll have it down in no time. Meanwhile how about a stress relieving 10 minute walk break with that water alarm?
Amber tell us about that picture?
Ginny yes there are some nasty colds going around.
NYKaren so sorry its had you down 11 days. Hope it's well and truly gone, and you and your DH are cheerful about your future.
Okie looking forward to pics of you and your hubs in Halloween costumes.
Connie hope your cold eases quickly, good for you getting your mom out to walk in the park.
Joe bought a chainsaw on a stick (pole trimmer) and limbed up three of the worst trees this morning. We dragged the branches to piles near the burn barrel but didn't inaugurate it as it was just too rainy. Then my friend came and discovered we have lobster mushrooms, chanterelles and one king bolete. She was ecstatic and I was just glad we had something she could enjoy in gratitude for all her dance leading and now mushroom knowledge sharing. There are a few “baby” chanterelles that I'll check on again Wednesday and if they've grown will cut for her. There were many different ones she didn't recognize, but one that might be white matsutake. If new ones come up, will take a sample to the mushroom festival for expert verification, don't want to confuse with Amanita!
This afternoon went with friends to the movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Enjoyed it more than I expected to. Now I'll have to check out the first one and watch it.
Joe wants to do the burning in the early morning. I understand, that's my most energetic time too. But alas, tomorrow I'm on hospitality committee at Church and Monday morning is BB&B. If he'd wait til after BB&B Monday, I'd postpone my walking date with a friend I need to catch up with. Better would be to wait til Tuesday, but ...patience?!? :noway:
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for October: get up and do it!
Steps=6783 today so far, vits=19 log=19 CI<CO=17 CI<250<CO=10 Tumble=10 mfp=19 AF=16
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Slept well.
Getting myself mentally ready for the three to arrive in a whirlwind. Want to wash my hair first, after breakfast.
I would like to go out to lunch, with a short bus trip thrown in, but I'm sure family friendly restaurants will be packed on a Sunday. Getting there early is a must. DH is amenable, but I do have loads of food in the house as a fall back. Sometimes they just love to stay in, but it is not easy on the nerves for six hours!
Thankfully, the weather is looking good. If it stays that way a picnic on the beach is a possibility. Plus ice cream?
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Good morning all! After my day of food prep, I sat down last night, at about 7pm, and watched a couple of old episodes of GBBO and watched Tim clean out some of his junk in the storage area. He was a bit peeved that I wasn't helping him; but I got up at 5:30 in the morning; he slept all day until about 3:30 in the afternoon. AFter being awake all day and busy, my body tends to say "Okay! Time to slow down!" at about 5pm. He missed his window of opportunity if he really wanted my help. I will be heading into our storage this morning to take a few pics and post some things on the local Marketplace. Some things I will be taking to Goodwill, as well, so I will get those things loaded in my car.
I also need to find some "creepy" dolls/doll heads so I can make a Halloween wreath for my oldest son. (He gets spooked by creepy dolls)
Heather- I was going to suggest a picnic! Being outside, plus a picnic is a good way to spend a couple hours or more! Enjoy your time with the kiddos!
Barbara- Sounds like you and Joe are doing the same thing I am. I have borrowed my brother in law's chainsaw and will be trimming some trees/tree branches and cutting some wood into small enough pieces to fit easily in our fire pit. It rained last night here, too; so not sure the burning is going to happen today. Maleficent is my favorite Disney Villain. I have wanted to dress like her for many many years; but she would definitely scare the little ones (and I don't go to adult Halloween parties). This year, I think I will be dressing as The Child Snatcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I have the outfit, hat; just have to make the "treat bait" and attach a dog kennel to my wagon to transport naughty children.
Tracey- I love that rock monopoly board! Did you make it?
Machka- It is staggering when you add up how much you (others) spend per day on lunch (or coffee/breakfast) each day- then total out a years worth of purchases!
Karen VA- I have been meaning to tell you how beautiful little Josephine looks in her wigs (and without; such a brave little beauty). Congrats on the new grandchild on the way! So nice that they will be close enough to love on!
Karen NY, Connie KY, and others battling illness/colds- Hope you feel better soon!
Margaret- Love the pictures! It looks like you had a really good time!
Allie- My dear, you are a wonder to me! You are so kind and forgiving to Tom and Elena. It speaks so well of you and your good heart; but I am sure I could not be so kind. (which speaks volumes of my sometimes angry and grudging heart) A million gold stars on your forehead!
Well, I need to get busy and get some stuff in the basement sorted before I lose my "energy". Love and hugs to all who need or want them! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Got the pork chops, pork tenderloin and salmon in the marinate so Vince can grill tomorrow. Right now I’m making chocolate chip cookies for him to have later on.
Kim – great advice you got from Karen and M. Follow up on it. My stool were not horribly smelly
Tina – scary!!!
If you go to your list under the “meals” tab, how can you delete a meal? I have a few in the list that are duplicates and I can’t figure out how to delete them. The list under “my foods” only shows one entry for a given item
Sunday here: Did Jessica Smith’s Walk On DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do one segment of the Fitness Ball Workout DVD then take the extremepump class
Okie – we have a walk in shower and a whirlpool and I very seldom use the whirlpool. When I did use it last time, I did find that I could listen to an audiobook while I laid in the water. I was able to keep my tablet out of the water and just wear the headphones. Glad you found the costume parts. What are you going to be?
Kim – one reason I really don’t like to eat a lot of red beets is because it turns your urine red. One time I had a few and the next morning I went to the bathroom and my urine was red. Well, it was so early in the morning when I went to the bathroom and I wasn’t awake enough to put together the beets and the red urine, so I was convinced that I had some sort of terrible disease….lol
Jessica sent me a picture of this sheep she was working on. She’s really getting hands-on experience. Unfortunately, she did say that she’s 150-160 but hopes to be losing weight. We’re going out there for Thanksgiving so I’m hoping that she’ll talk to me about nutrition. She’s joined Tone It Up, but I don’t know how serious she is
M – whenever we go somewhere (Vince and I), I always take my food with me. While he’s ordering his food, I’m usually getting my sandwich prepared. The interesting thing is that I have a lot more food than he has and it’s usually better for me and less calories. But I am anxious to try that thing that’s like a burger at Burger King.
It was cool last night so I ran the self clean on the oven. It’s amazing how hot it gets. But I knew it got hot so I did it on a night when it was cool. Cleaned the racks the other day so now it’s cleaned for the holidays and until next spring.
Connie – feel better fast
KJ – a dog kennel to transport naughty children?....what a hoot!
Found some coins from my father. If you just left it to me, I would have taken them to the bank and just gotten the $$. However, Vince is going thru them and seems there are a few that are worth a bit. Not much, but more than face value. To me, it was just my father putting change from his pocket in this suitcase. Good for us.
Well, better post this before I forget…again!
Michele in NC
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M – whenever we go somewhere (Vince and I), I always take my food with me. While he’s ordering his food, I’m usually getting my sandwich prepared. The interesting thing is that I have a lot more food than he has and it’s usually better for me and less calories. But I am anxious to try that thing that’s like a burger at Burger King.
Michele in NC
I haven't eaten at a fast food burger place in ages. I remember getting a sundae at Hungry Jacks (Australia's name for Burger King) when my husband was in the hospital rehab because it was a nearby walk away. That was well over a year ago. And we might have stopped at a burger place when we were in Canada in 2017.
When we eat out, the closest we'll get to fast food is Subway or Zambreros.
https://www.zambrero.com.au/
Otherwise we eat in a restaurant or cafe ... but not frequently. Usually only when we're travelling.
The last two days we've spent the day driving all over the countryside checking the cycling routes for a couple 200 kilometre events coming up soon. About halfway through yesterday, we stopped in a little town which fortunately had a Banjos Bakery and had lunch there. http://banjos.com.au/ That was nice, but today, we just picked up a couple things at a small grocery.
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Barbara - getting out of my chair to walk might not be a bad idea either. I have been walking more to get things signed and such down in the resident wings. It makes for a leisurely walk as most of our residents are wheelchair bound, out hallways get congested a lot. We currently have 97 residents and only 2 are mobile.
I hope Joe allows you to wait until Tuesday.
Heather - I agree six hours in the house with the Grands is a long time to keep them occupied. I always try to have an adventure of some kind on the agenda too.
Kelly - I literally laughed out loud at you making a wreath for your son, my husband used to do things like that for our daughters too. I did not paint the monopoly board rocks, I saw them somewhere online and they reminded me of Rebecca. I hope Tim sees the difference in time and doesn’t become too grumpy with you for not helping.
Rodger cut wood most of the afternoon yesterday so that I can start baking it to dry it. We are going to do some craft shows this year, but probably not as many as the last two years. With me working full time I won’t have the time to paint and colour like I had previously. I do think I’ll be able to sell some at work though to coworkers.
Had a fairly decent eating day yesterday, now to do it again today.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Hello one and all.
I hope everyone is having or had a wonderful Sunday. I have yet to start my meal planning and have been having a somewhat lazy weekend. I am catching up with various chores today.
Work has been busy which makes the days fly. Before I know it, it is Friday again.
Luci – Sorry to hear you’re in pain after a long day. I hope you were able to get some quality sleep.
Viv – I am sure you’re excited about the new kitchen. Hope the work starts as planned and stays within budget. Cannot wait to see the pictures. Glad to hear Maggie is OK after her adventures to the vet.
Machka – You must be thrilled to have a break in coursework. I believe music is extremely healing in all of its forms. It’s a darn shame most of the schools in the US no longer offer music classes. I feel it is certainly limiting the education of the majority of the children in the US. I also bring lunch to the office. Not only does it control my eating, but is a big money saver! I do treat myself once in a blue moon as it is nice to go out and have lunch with my favorite co-workers.
Heather – It must feel wonderful to feel better. I hope DH is on the mend too. I submit my taxes via paper too. It’s more of a protest than anything else with me. I actually like putting them together. Sorry to hear about DH’s younger daughter. It’s terrible knowing you will be made redundant but not knowing when. I think it makes one feel safer when the time continues to pass and you are still employed. Looking forward to seeing the fun you will be having on your next cruise! DH looks so happy with the grandkids.
Rho – I hope the mechanic finds the issue with your vehicle. Terrible to put out such a large amount of funds and it’s not properly fixed. I also “love” when people blame technology for their errors. I would demand to speak with the manager.
Lisa – Thank you for sharing the pictures. You have a lovely family. And, Egg is back. He probably slept for 3 days straight!
Amber – Wow you are so ahead of the holiday rush! Congratulations on the inch and weight loss!
KJ – Love the fig gift card idea! LOL!
Debby – Congratulations on the new stove and great savings. Just in time for the holidays!
Margaret – Yes, nature is humbling. Thank you for sharing the pictures. I certainly miss the fall foliage.
Amber – The War of the Racoons. There is food somewhere…….. Have you tried sprinkling cayenne pepper? It seems to help with the pests here.
Cathy – Happy birthday to your mom. What a beautiful cake!
Terri – Thank you for sharing the pics from your garden.
Kim – Oh, nooooooo. Certainly not normal for anyone at any age. She needs to get to the doctor’s office asap.
Viv – What a handsome horse. He looks like he has some personality!
Tracey – Love the Monopoly board. Very creative!
Connie – I hope you feel better soon.
Barbara – Yes, chocolate hummus. You have to try it to believe it. My boss shared some with me one day and I was amazed. It is a healthy alternative to a chocolate craving. At least one is getting some fiber with their treat. My problem is I love it so much it’s hard to control myself. The next time I purchase it I am going to immediately portion it out. It has a custard-like consistency. Wonderful by itself or with fruit.
Michelle – Yes, beets. Scared myself too not too long ago. I have a wonderful roasted beet salad recipe. I must have eaten approximately five large beets. The next day I thought I had bleeding ulcers or something.
JulieDee – Welcome.
Hugs and support to all. SuziQ
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Hello everyone glad I found this particular board just turned 60 this summer was doing really well on my health and weight journey and got totally derailed for the month of October I am up 7 pounds upset with myself and just feeling generally not as clean and healthy I’m getting ready for a big trip when I come back I am back with the program and looking forward to the support that I would get here....Just trying to figure out why I allow myself to get derailed frustrating5
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There has been a lot of conversation of weight loss in one’s 50s. I will agree with most. It is a little harder than it was in my 30s. I attribute that to the same things recently discussed such as muscle loss, perimenopause/menopause, and health challenges.
Note – This is a bit of a rant. Read at your will or not.
That said I believe we limit ourselves with too much with our internal self-talks as to the reasons why we cannot or why it’s so hard. Yes, it has been a little harder this time around for me. I do have to make a conscience effort to get active. But instead of telling myself it’s hard I am telling myself I can. Yes, I can get up every once in a while and walk in place. Yes, I can use hand weights while I am watching TV. Yes, I can walk each type of clothing up the stairs while doing laundry. Yes, I can squeeze in 3, 45-second planks every other day even though it hurts. Yes, I can plan my meals. Yes, I can drink eight glasses of water every day. And, so on and so forth.
Am I fortunate? Yes, I am. I am 55, in menopause, do not take any medication, and have not had any major accidents or ailments. I know many things may pop up in my future (maybe even tomorrow). But it is the main reason why I am getting serious now well before I am saying I am not so young.
So on to weight loss. Here is the proof that although one may have to put in a little more effort weight loss is possible at the same rate as we were in our 30s and 40s.
I am keeping up with my 36-year old self. Will this continue? I do not know. What I do know is I if I keep doing what I am doing and the weight will come off. WW = WeightWatchers
Wishing everyone a wonderful day, afternoon, or evening.
SuziQ - Florida
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Workoutahloic50 wrote: »Good morning beautiful ladies 💐💐💐.My Hubby is a great guy,most of the time.He usually thinks of others.
I went to Busch gardens after work with my daughter last night.We had a blast.Its hallow scream so the freaks are out at night.Thank y’all for your input about ocular migraine.Thinking about when it happens,probably stress.I used to get premenstrual migraines and those were almost debilitating.But like we say,Some good comes from menopause,not much.I’m hoping to get some pictures of my fall decorations and will show y’all.
Debby In Va
Here are pics of my Fall decorations
Janetr OKC
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Hi all!
Phew! We survived! :laugh:
This is the first thing they want to do when they come in. They shout "EXERCISE ROOM! " and run up the stairs. Edie is on DH's lap.
Then it was Lego, Art, Music, the older ones played Battleships with DH , making their own game up, while I played making houses with Bea and having car races.
They very much wanted to go to Fatto a Mano for lunch, so we all got our warm coats on, except for Max, who refused to wear anything but a T shirt.
It was chilly, but fine. We set off at 11.30, journeyed there on the top deck of the bus, right at the front, and queued up outside. It opens at 12. We were first in the queue and very soon a line of large families was stretching behind us, some with grandparents. We had a table for six and they all ate masses. Children eat free with a slightly smaller pizza and an ice cream each. The staff are amazing at putting up with the horrible mess. I think Bea looked like a pizza! There is colouring and puzzles for them. Delicious sourdough, woodfired pizza.
Then, after I had explained that a juice in a restaurant costs four times as much as one at home, we walked along the street to the big supermarket and bought juices. Plus TicTacs. That took a long time as the TicTac choosing decision was long and involved. We got home at 2.45, to play a game and then, phew, watch a bit of children's TV.
Parents came to get them and they have nearly finished the room changeover. Bea is now staying where she was and Edie and Max are going to share the bigger room, so the au pair will be on the top floor next to the guest room.
They were exhausted. And very jealous about Fatto! :bigsmile:
I collapsed on the sofa and slept.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
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Heather, your adventures with your grands sound delightful.Suziq I love your positive attitude. I found MFP at age 62 and lost the 50 pounds that had plagued me for years and have kept it off. I see being active as one of my hobbies and have greatly reduced baking and knitting which kept me back. Big windstorm yesterday and last night so there are branches and stuff everywhere. I agreed to get out the leaf blower and work outside and Jake is staying inside to do the floors. Barbie in NW WA 2
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Happy Sunday, Supermodels!
Heather - Love that photo with the grands and DH in the exercise room. I laughed out loud! Sounds like a great visit with them. So glad you live near them now and can enjoy them. Great memories they will always cherish. Did you ever hear from your housecleaner?
Barbara AHMOD - When you get done with your burnpile, you and Joe are welcome to come torch ours. It's been on DH's "to do" list for a couple years and we keep adding to it. I am jealous of your mushrooms!! I need to bundle up and go looking. I can reliably ID the chanterelles and oysters. Lucky you seeing "Maleficent". My GF's twisted my arm and we're supposed to see "Judy" at the matinee this Wednesday. Would you believe I haven't seen a film in a theatre since "Passion of the Christ"?? DH won't go and since I see anything I want on Prime and Netflix, why spend the time and money?
The "Science of Prevention" series wound up today with the final presentation on supplements. I took notes. Already doing well on the B12 and D and aim to get that tested every couple years.
Watching this series has been a reminder to me to get serious. Consequently, I have been reading a lot on the "Diet Doctor" website (thank you RV Rita) and have been on a low-carb eating plan all week. Net carbs 50 and under. Not that hard to push them down, and have been eating more sautéed veggies (in butter!). Made keto mashed cauliflower - delish!
Also back on the 12/3 intermittent fasting. Very doable - stopping eating 3 hrs before bed and 12 hours between dinner and breakfast. I'm not hungry when I get up (between 4 and 5) but by the time 6 rolls around - that's 13 hours - I am ready to eat.
Will it prevent dementia like my mom and maternal grandfather had? Hard to say. I tend to think theirs was due more to vitamin deficiency (both D and B12) than Alzheimers, and lack of exercise, but back then no one tested anything.
But, I know I feel much better overall not eating sugary and processed foods and the increased healthy fat makes that much easier.
Enjoying all the photos of fall throughout the states! Margaret - thank you! Love those falls. You live in a beautiful part of the USA.
Tracey - so glad you could pop in. Lots of stress in that job, but I think you thrive on it up to a point. Would they consider getting something like QuickBooks? Payroll might be hard to do though with all of the union contracts being picky. Yes, getting up and walking sounds like a good plan.
Lots more to comment on but must close. This laptop's days are numbered until I get serious and download something ( Firefox) to replace Windows 7 - support is going away in a few months. Hard to type responses on this forum and emails, anything without a full keyboard.
Looks like they make small Bluetooth keyboards for tablets, I will check at Staples next time I'm in town. That might solve my problem.
OK Ladies, make it a fabulous day!
Lanette
Rainy (total of 4" this past week) SW WA State5 -
Hi Gals,
Well, I decided to face it and have a discussion with mom, I had gathered as much info as I could from you, the links, some looking I did on my own and from asking vague questions of my mom. I was kind, and gentle; told her it was because I was worried that this would limit her life, that she would be less comfortable going out. And it backfired. She did agree to MAYBE talk to her Doctor in 3 months, and NO to the incontinent panties, NO to thinking about maybe being more careful in choices when she went out to eat, NO to looking at stools in the toilet for color change. And then the tears started, and the blame began - I am doing this because I hate her and I know it is embarrassing and I like to embarrass her and I wish she was dead….. and and and….
I am very thankful I am having lunch with some friends today and get a break.
I know that she finds this embarrassing, but beyond that I know my heart was/is in the right place. That this will limit the quality of her life, and maybe the length of her life. But that it is her choice. She is choosing to not consider the options, not to admit it is a choice, and to blame. She may be scared, angry? But that is not my fault or responsibility. Still I feel sad.
Kim from N. California
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Hello everyone. I hope you are having a good Sunday. It is cold, rainy here in WV but we need the rain so no complaints here. Can't believe it's the 20th of Oct. and we're on page 56 for this. Have gone to a couple local fall festivals, where I walked away without eating anything they had. I've tried to stay around 1200 cal. as often as I could. I made homemade waffles this morning and they were 220 cal. per waffle. I almost fainted. Trying to find alternatives for breakfast as yogurt was just not cutting it. I bought this waffle maker at a yard sale last month and decided today was the day.
I have enjoyed reading different pages on this post but I never remember to read it everyday.
Have a wonderful week ahead and be safe.
Marianne-WV5 -
I have run to the store, and picked up a few things.. I downloaded audible and am listening to all creatures great and small. enjoying listening to a book , with pups on my lap..
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Kim so sorry your mom is not willing to be open to choices that would help her. Sounds like she is in denial. My mom would do the same thing in that when I tried to confront her about difficult topic she would play the blame game with me too. I am glad you are not willing to let her guilt you.
The hard part is having her live with the consequences of her actions.It is very difficult to watch someone you love suffer even when some of the suffering is brought on by the choices the person makes. Who is helping her clean up from her accidents?
Is she willing to listen to her doctor? From her symptoms I agree with the others here 3 months is too long to wait to see her doctor. Given her age I am not sure they would do a colonoscopy on her. The doctor hopefully would have ways on making this condition easier on her. I agree it must be next to impossible for her to go out.(((Kim)))
Janetr love the decorations!5
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