WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Katla I am having my mamo/ultrasound tomorrow as well!

    NYKAREN
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,226 Member
    I'm home,and took a melatonin we shall see if this helps..
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Today is International Girls Day!

    "Created by Kappa Delta, International Girls Day celebrates girls with all types of interests and abilities and is for helping them build their confidence to reach their full potential. The theme of the day is 'She Can Do Anything,' which reminds girls that there is no limit to what they can achieve — they will be tomorrow's leaders, CEOs, inventors, and entrepreneurs. The Kappa Delta sorority holds events with girls and Girl Scouts in their communities to help girls build confidence and set goals."

    SueBDew - I hope you'll take a picture of your lace blanket before you send it off!


    This was a fly-by... I need to get on the Nordic Track now if I'm going to get it done before we got out for Philip's weekly chair massage booth.

    Everybody stay warm!

    -Yvonne in TX
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,490 Member
    Ooooo
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,115 Member
    :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,490 Member
    stats for the day

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.50min, 130mhr, 11.8amph, 1.53mi= 80c
    apple watch- 55c
    MANUAL TREADMILL walk/some sprints- 30min, 117ahr, 146mhr, 1.85mi= 238c
    apple watch- 244c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.37min, 129mhr, 15.8mph, 1.47mi= 67c
    apple watch- 51c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 15.24min, 148mhr, 11.8amph, 3.04mi= 158c
    apple watch- 115c
    jog sta 2 wrk- 5.19min, 144mhr, 10.04min mi, .52mi= 74c
    apple watch- 56c
    jog wrk 2 sta- 4.22min, 9.31min mi, 149mhr, .45mi= 60c
    apple watch- 55c
    Bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.21min 8.6amph, 148mhr, 2.62mi= 225c
    apple watch- 137c

    total cal 902
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,490 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    Heather – not sure how it is there or how DH would feel about it but could under your health insurance talk to a mental health professional about the visit from his brother and the general situation? I have a very helpful therapist that has gotten me to this point and when I need to I can make an appointment to figure out a sticking point.

    Crazy day today – TOTALLY lost it when it came to eating… I think my name is vacuum (hover) I inhaled everything…. Oh well, tomorrow is a new day.

    The embroidery business is so busy! And I have not even hit the Christmas rush. Over the summer I did some beach towels for granddaughters of a client with the girls names and unicorns, they were cute. I saw a design of santa and unicorns and sent her a picture. I have done 4 little dresses with the design and 2 shirts (Mom and Grandma) am sending them to her, for their Christmas pictures. I’ll attach a picture.

    Kim from N. California
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    you do that stuff? I will pay you.... I will think of what I want, too late for Christmas, no big,i will let you know
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    😴💤
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,883 Member
    Kim - He would have to pay to see someone privately as our NHS is a bit slow at mental health unless you are desperate. He did go to someone several years ago (CBT) and it was helpful. Unfortunately he is a man and not good at asking for help unless he is at his wit's end. Grrrr! I could plant the seed. :)
    Families eh?!?!?!?! :#

    Right now I am awake in the middle of the night. Tickly cough. I've migrated to the top bedroom. We have set the alarm so we can do some exercises early before Bea arrives and that usually means I don't sleep well. I'm not good when life gets crowded and it's feeling pretty squished at the moment. Trip to London on Monday etc etc. I admire those of you who do a full time job.

    Much love to all, Heather UK XXXXXX
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,593 Member
    Was at the Green Room then got my car inspected. Stopped at Kohl’s, got 2 toys for PJ and a pair of earrings for me. Cost me a little over $4 since I had a coupon. I totally didn’t realize that I could have given them a coupon for an additional 25% off. Well, I’ll be that way Monday so I’ll stop in and see if they can give it to me. Well, it’s only 80 cents so I’m not going to die. Then made some yogurt/oj concentrate for me. Wish I’d done this when I had the temp. bridge. It’s pretty filling and easy to swallow. When PJ comes here, I’ll see if he likes it

    Carol -Good for you!

    You know, it is so hard to find places that give you tea. Every place seems to give out coffee. I have to run 8oz of water thru the Keurig at the Green Room to get rid of the coffee taste, then I can make some tea for me. When I went to get my car inspected, they have all this complimentary coffee, even hot chocolate. But no tea. Fortunately, I keep tea bags with me all the time

    Katla – mammos are no fun, I agree. But the alternative is worse


    Rori – when my MIL had dementia, I got very good at the “is that a fact” and “tell me more”. You are a real hero to me

    To me, the thing that made me the most proud of putting back those M&M’s is the fact that I love the caramel ones. To me, they are addictive. So it was a major thing for me to put them back.

    Kim – I gave this lady a wall hanging to quilt for me back in Sept. I called her today to see how it’s coming and she said that she’d been sick and it should be ready in two weeks. Really, I don’t see where it’s all that much work. I’ve drawn where the stitching should be (with the pen that disappears when you iron on it). For about 80% of it is straight stitching. Probably the most work is the backing. I put the batting in and even stitched it in place. She’s a real sweet lady, but whenever I need something she ALWAYS waits until the last minute to do it. Then when I pick it up there are always stories about how this one and that one wanted these gowns done for their wedding, etc. If she wasn’t such a sweet person and do it at such a reasonable price, I would have someone else do it.

    Wish you lived around here.

    Soup kitchen tomorrow.

    Michele in NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,813 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    We went through these 30 Days of Gratitude in November last year. I won't suggest that we do it again this year, but it is still something to keep in mind as we go into the holiday season. :)

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    Machka in Oz

    All right ... it's mid November and this will take us through to mid December ... just in time for Christmas!! :)


    Day 1 - November 15 - Smell: My sense of smell is limited and my husband no longer has a sense of smell (or taste) since his accident. However, I can catch a faint scent from the roses and freesias he has grown, which are all coming into bloom.

    I'm thankful that he has been able to garden and that we have so many lovely flowers and veggies growing and blooming. :)


    Feel free to participate, if you want. :)


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,813 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Challenges ... if challenges appeal to you, don't forget about MFP's Challenges subforum:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/challenges

    Pretty much the same as last month ... aside from exercise, this month will include ...

    -- work ... I've got several projects I should try to finish or get on top of by the end of the month.

    -- university ... I start my next course on Nov 11. It's a spring/summer course and entirely online so I'm curious how it will go. Later in November, I need to enroll in my course Semester 1 courses.

    -- cycling club ... I have a lot of work to do in this area!!

    -- website ... lots of work to do and start attending Wordpress meetings again.

    -- husband ... becoming more involved with our local brain injury association.

    -- medical ... attending a whole pile of different physio appointments and other medical appointments. There is not a single week without a medical appointment of some sort.

    -- and continuing to organise things at home. I've been working on this for a while now, but especially since I wrote my exam on Tuesday!!

    Machka in Oz

    Physical - Exercise, Eating, Sleeping -- exercise every day or just about. Eating ... could be better. Sleeping ... not bad now that I've got my cocoon of silence. :)

    Work -- working on instructions these days, but I see emails starting to come in about other projects. They'll be for next week, I think.

    Uni -- I've downloaded the initial information for my new course. Will need to acquire a textbook. And I've enrolled in the remaining courses for my Master's degree.

    Cycling Club -- I'm focusing on this right now. Several things to do!!

    Website -- must look at it one evening this week. I've got a Wordpress meeting on Saturday.

    Husband -- we're going to a Brain Injury forum next Monday. Plus his BPPV flared up again this week, so we've had that treated. If you are having trouble with dizziness and balance, this is a great site with lots of information: https://vestibular.org/

    Medical/Health -- I have a complete physical booked for next Friday, but had to go into a Dr early because of the spider bite. It is starting to fade a little, I think, but the medication makes me a bit nauseated. I have several other things I need to book - probably next most important is dental for my broken tooth.

    Organisation -- first the cycling club stuff ... then I'll have to wade into more organisation stuff.

    Recreation -- exercise, entertainment (symphony, plays), and photography are usually my recreation, but I'm starting to think ahead to time off over Christmas and travel.

    Now it's lunch and I have a number of errands to run. :)

    Machka in Oz

    Physical - Exercise, Eating, Sleeping -- Need to start exercising more now that I'm almost recovered from spider bite and medication.

    Work -- still working on instructions these days, but I see emails starting to come in about other projects. They'll be for next week, I think.

    Uni -- Will be doing a lot of reading this weekend.

    Cycling Club -- I'm focusing on this right now. Several things to do!! I made some good progress on the website last night which I was really pleased about! :) But most urgently: We've got another cycling event on the weekend which we're hosting ... tomorrow! I went shopping at lunch for it.

    Website -- must look at it one evening this week. I've got a Wordpress meeting next Saturday (1 week).

    Husband -- went to a Brain Injury forum last Monday which was quite interesting ... projects coming soon.

    Medical/Health -- Complete physical today.
    BP is a bit high. Will be tracking it over next couple weeks. Had ECG - good. Will have heart ultrasound soon.
    Got measles vax. I am in the age group that only had 1 vax but 2 are needed. I may have had measles in 2016, but just in case I didn't, I want the vax!!
    Booked appt for shingles vax.
    Dentist next week.

    Organisation -- first the cycling club stuff ... then I'll have to wade into more organisation stuff.

    Recreation -- exercise, entertainment (symphony, plays), and photography are usually my recreation, but I'm starting to think ahead to time off over Christmas and travel.

    Machka in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,643 Member
    Dear dear friends, thank you so much for reading/listening/commenting on my outpouring. You make my heart easy, as good friends do. Don't know what I'd do without you.

    Joe greeted me with good news when I returned this evening from dinner and music with friends. Tumble and Shadow chased each other around the house, then the yard, then the parking area for a good long while, barking yes, but tails wagging and ears high. Earlier today Tumble played tug with Joe for the first time since Shadow's arrival... then played a little tug with Shadow. Joe is hopeful Tumble is liking Shadow better and I am just plain grateful. ;)

    Lanette I laughed out loud at the “keeping her...” and “singing the song of her people”
    Sue in WA “new roof here we come” Hooray! How soon will your roofers schedule?
    SueBDew would you share a pic of the hairpin lace blanket?

    Count me in with those looking forward to Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers, on those loving the starlog, pics of Yogi, Evelyn's family and Athena Rose.

    NYKaren ultrasound?
    Kim :heart: the santa and unicorn embroidered dress

    There were other comments I meant to make but I'm too sleepy.

    Forgot to pocket my phone so missed steps from last night's and this morning's food prep puttering.
    Did prep veggies for Joe, finish detailing the car and had only 1.5 12 oz glasses of beer out to dinner with friends, but didn't walk Tumble.

    Tomorrow will go to BB&B, walk Tumble, go to line dance class a half hour early to learn a new dance and abstain from alcohol.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for November: get up and do it EVERY day!
    Steps=4332 vits=12.5 log=14 CI<CO=12, CI<250<CO=6 Tumble=9 mfp=13 AF=9
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    <3
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,306 Member
    edited November 2019
    @SuziQ113 I'm also having a hard time getting up in the mornings. It's a combination of the early onset of the colder weather, and the time change.
    @grandmallie I had to google PKD. (((Hugs))) I hope the valarian or melatonin helps the sleeping problem. My admiration for you has increased 10 fold. You are, indeed, Woman! Re your boss: are there no employment laws re just up and firing people?
    Heather: Love the vase, and your Anniversary solution to presents. Life is much more complicated for the younger generation. We just loaned money to DYD. She had credit card bills which were charging a horrendous interest, and putting a strain on her budget, so she will pay us at a much lower rate, which will be above what we were earning on the money, and I will save some of her payments, and return that to her to pay off the principal. The loan will come off whatever she inherits if she hasn't paid it all off. Family relationships can be fraught. As you say, Breathe!

    Up to page 39. Have run out of time again. I have Latin Study this morning, and PhotoPlus after lunch so will get caught up after dinner.

    (((Hugs))) for those who need them.

    ☘️Terri
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,226 Member
    Terri~I spoke with the Dr Yesterday.. and he didnt fire her.. he asked her to keep an eye on holes in her schedule. and she has been pissy lately anyway, so she blew her top Weds night and quit, he did not fire her,but she told Dr He would hear from her attorney..he has singled her out and has picked on her and she stood her ground, so he doesn't like people who get edgy with him.. I dont talk back but I also am not available at his beck and call either..so I wait and keep trucking along.
    my DD and I go to the spa tomorrow will be a nice day..
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,883 Member
    edited November 2019
    Well, I made a BIG mistake and Bea did not come today, because she is scheduled for the 6th!!!! Ooooops. We got up super early, did all our exercises and then, when it got late, I texted my DDIL. :o
    I can freeze the gingerbread dough and DH can make the biscuits with her on the 6th if I leave him instructions. I will be coming back from Nottingham that day so won't be here.

    Terri - Yes, it's not that he minds giving her money, it's more that he has to be fair to the other daughter. I think this is the best solution. The money is a preliminary distribution that we can afford when the first of us dies. All four children get something, even if it's the other parent. When the other one dies the rest of the money is divided by percentage, according to what we each brought to the marriage. Because our house in Hove is worth a lot there should be plenty. And plenty inheritance tax. :/
    DH had the conversation with her this morning and she said she didn't want to think about him dying, but I think, if it means she can get out of the flat she hates, it is the best solution. He will speak to his elder daughter as soon as possible, explaining what he has done. Then we will have to write a codicil and send a copy to our solicitors.
    We always give each other little 'stocking presents' on anniversaries and birthdays. Something to open in bed. Mine to him should be arriving from Amazon today, plus the Christmas table decorations. I always get him his favourite biscuits and chocolate truffles, plus a book or two. I eat a few truffles and also read the books. :-)

    The doorbell has been going crazy with deliveries. DH has also bought me stuff and his own Christmas cards have arrived. Madness! The vase has just arrived as well. Can't decide whether to open it now, or not.

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hello everyone.

    Machka – On gratitude, day 15, I am grateful for all of the seasons. Each has its purpose and unique characteristics. And, to get ahead of the curve, here is day 16. I am grateful for my body because it is strong and resilient. It carries me through the world and allows me to experience so many joys from hearing a bird’s song to smelling the ocean.
    Michelle – At one point in my life I could not resist a sale. I have shifted my thought process not only to simplify my life but also to work upon paying down debt. I ask myself, “Is it a need or a want?”. I have also become hypervigilant to the marketers attempting to sell things to us by convincing us it’s something we need in our lives or it will make life so much easier. Like many of us I do love a bargain and review the ads and create my grocery/meal lists around sales so I can take advantage of saving via coupons and sales. I have cut my baking down tremendously because it is just too much temptation for me. Even if I do not eat the final product I am tasting along the way and have been known to eat 300-500 calories just tasting things. I applaud you in being able to bake so much and stay on track!
    Terri – Hope all went well with DYD’s tooth. The last one I broke did not hurt either and the dentist was able to build it up with filler. Hopefully DYD has/had the same easy experience. On employment laws. They are basically a joke. Each State in the US has its own rules and regulations. Florida is a “Right to Work” State which basically means we have the right to work, but companies have a right to fire at will. I can walk in to the office today and be let go for no reason. I am extremely fortunate to work for a large company with procedures and processes in place for coaching its employees.
    Allie – My goodness I do not know how you survive with that man! I am one that does not fly under the radar all that well so I would probably be fired within the first couple of months of employment. Big hugs to you. Enjoy your spa day!
    KJ – I wish I were one of your “kids”. You plan such wonderful activities for them.
    Heather – In one of your posts you mentioned you were making “Hairy Bikers Chicken”. I had never heard of it and thought, oh, maybe something new to make. Found the Hairy Bikers site and loved the recipes posted there. Will be making the vegetable chili soon. On working, I actually think it’s easier for us full-timers. We know what our schedules are for the majority of the week so there is no juggling or constant adjustments for engagements that pop up. I think you’re busier than me!
    Barbie – I love yoga and am getting back in to practicing. I think it’s one of the practices we can continue throughout our lifetimes.
    Flea – Hope all works out with MIL’s benefits. The challenges I am hearing from friends with navigating various programs and coverage. Congratulations on the weight loss. It’s the small adjustments that make the biggest impact.
    Kim – Love the embroidery. The dress is cute.
    Mary – Shep looks so proud of his new toy. I can tell he loves it – it’s placed in a very comfortable place in his blanket. So cute!

    Today will be a food challenge. It’s the time of year when our sales reps start sending and/or providing lunches and breakfasts. We have quite a few reps in town and they are buying lunch for the entire office (there are 100 of us). Again, I am very fortunate to work for a good company with great people. But, oh the calories. I did pack breakfast and lunch, but it may be hard to resist lunch today. Maybe I should put my stapler to good use and staple my lips together? LOL!

    Sending hugs to all.
    SuziQ – Broward County, FL – Where the “cold” front still has not quite reached us. The low tomorrow is expected to be 56f.
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Just found this article posted within MFP regarding Keto and why cheat days may be damaging for those using a Keto-type diet plan.


    https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/why-the-keto-diet-and-cheat-days-dont-mix/?otm_medium=onespot&otm_source=onsite&otm_content=homepage:homepage-header-unit&otm_click_id=c7fc2457-0ca2-4bd6-855b-39bfcb05cc54
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,856 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Friday! Doing the Friday dance here! B)
    Mary- <3<3 Shep! <3<3 He is such a sweetie! I love his little duck toy! lol such a big guy and such a little thing to make him happy!
    Kim- Wow! You are a talented lady! The embroidery work on that dress is fantastic!
    Heather- Love the pink vase! I have a couple of vases, but I don't often have flowers around. One vase I love, but my kids think it looks like a bong. (I will not ask questions as to how they know what that sort of thing looks like). Anyway, my bong-vase is a lovely sea glass blue. I keep it out even when there are no flowers in it. Re: the money situation with DH's daughter(s). My MIL did the same for her boys. She would loan money then have it come out of inheritance money. IF you think about it, it is the same as passing down items before you die. Bummer on getting your date with Bea mixed up! But at least you are ready for her on the 6th, now.

    I had my provider meeting last night. lol I got an email at about noon yesterday, from the facilitator of the meeting; reminding me that I had signed up to bring snack! Doh! Forgot about that. Luckily, I have been buying cookie kits to give to my daycare families this Christmas. I opened up two of them and made ugly Christmas sweater cookies and Ninjabread Men. lol They turned out cute (they mixed, baked, cooled and were frosted during nap time)! Anyway, I got to the meeting and one of the ladies looked at my cookies and said "Let me guess, Kelly made the snack. She is our group's overachiever and makes us all look bad." She acted like she was joking, but she has said the same about so much that I have done with my kids. I found it kind of hurtful. I don't think of myself as an overachiever. I know what I can do; and I do it. If it is something that I think others might like to do with their daycare kids/families, I share it with them. Not as an "in your face" kind of thing, but just as a "this brought me joy, maybe it will do the same for you" kind of way. *sigh* OH well, I guess you can't please everyone or be liked by everyone. This lady is a bit older than me; maybe she is ready to retire...she is kind of a grumpy-puss.

    BUT...it is Friday! End of the work week! Woo-hoo! I woke up this morning and found two bottles of wine on the counter (hubby went to the store last night). I guess he disregarded my request that he stop supporting my wine habit. THEN, I opened the cupboard to get my coffee out and there are two bottles of Evan Williams Egg Nog! Ugh! I have been walking past that in the store for a couple of weeks now and telling myself "No egg nog until after Thanksgiving". I am pretty sure I will be able to resist the egg nog. It is like Christmas movies and Christmas music. I would watch and listen as soon as we get our first frost; but there is a 10 commandments of Christmas and the main one is this stuff doesn't start for me until after Thanksgiving. As for the wine, I will have to make room in the calorie allotment each day.

    Well, kiddos arriving. Better get busy! love to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,226 Member
    Well I am relaxing with the pooch, before i go walk the other 2, and having holy basil tea.. I really enjoy tea,, and because its chilly and I keep the heat low warm tea keeps me warm have the sweater on Alfie
    his crate has alot of warm fuzzy in there to keep him toasty.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,306 Member
    Still on page 39 😂
    🎄🤶 Gratitude for Christmas 🎅🏻🎄
    Wed 14 November: Scents: loved the smell of the roses I put into my Floral arrangement
    Thurs 15: Technology: Glad that I had my car and didn’t have to stand in the cold waiting for a bus
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,490 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,336 Member
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