WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    Amber - great shopping

    Meg - so very sorry about your friend

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :'(<3Meg,sorry about your friend.
  • Maritill
    Maritill Posts: 146 Member
    Good evening. Not much going on here. I am getting frustrated with my meals. It seems like no matter what I do I go over my limits. Sometimes it is only 10 or 20 calories but I have seen it go over 500 calories. I do measure and weigh my stuff but not religiously. I'm getting better. I was at my son's today and never went near the snack cupboard. How long did it take you to get a hang of measuring and weighing?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Maritill wrote: »
    Good evening. Not much going on here. I am getting frustrated with my meals. It seems like no matter what I do I go over my limits. Sometimes it is only 10 or 20 calories but I have seen it go over 500 calories. I do measure and weigh my stuff but not religiously. I'm getting better. I was at my son's today and never went near the snack cupboard. How long did it take you to get a hang of measuring and weighing?

    Do you exercise? I find that gives me some room to play with.

    Also, do you pre-log? I have often pre-logged a day or two in advance, and that way I know what I've got to work with.


    Machka in Oz
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Weight is up.
    Tracked yesterday. I put 1000 net (leaving a 200 bankable for splurges). And tracked estimate of steps and scooter riding (180 c) and went 600 over.

    I had a big dish of frozen leeks with a T. of parmesan gomasio cumin and black pepper. That used to be my one of my main evening go to when tight in calories a few years back. it worked well then.

    I slept the night through without waking much. That's good. I think the dinner of veggies helped for a good night's sleep.
    Off to work.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    I sent personals yesterday evening and don't find them ! arg!
    I did read through and answer. lost in the web.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    tried packing a measly lunch: carrot pc of 1 oz of cheese apple half slice of raisin bread apple sauce and flavored soy yogurt. need more volume of veggies to make it palatable but no time to prep.
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Did the Monday plan, but combed Tumble instead of walking her so still short on steps. Too tired to eat yoghurt nighttime snack, will be low on protein, but better CI<CO. Tomorrow will be burn barrel, then if still misty, lasagna, salad and 2 glasses of red wine.

    Walked into the theater to find my Pastor and his wife sitting in the row behind us. Oops, busted! Lots of laughter and joking but next Sunday won't let myself fall down the internet rabbit hole.

    Gratitudes Day #4 food: Fage Greek Yoghurt Day # 5 sound: Joe snoring.

    Thanks Machka, I'll check out those sites tomorrow after I've had at least two cups of tea ;)
    Thanks pip! Will order one for Tumble, she gets so wet and muddy. Will wait til Shadow grows a bit more, her legs are so long her underbelly doesn't seem to get wet.
    Margaret prayers for your son and for you.
    Lanette guessing Shadow will be tall GSD sized, her legs are long but her paws are not huge. There is another big moving box of dog dollies in the garage. When we lived in Nampa the thrift store there sold stuffed animals for ten cents apiece, Joe brought them home by the bagful. Haven't figured out yet how to teach Shadow and Tumble to put their toys back in the mesh basket. Hoping BB&B continues to improve my balance, many trip hazards there... ;) Just requested Shakespeare and Hathaway season 1 from our library, thanks!
    Terewilliams welcome back and congrats both on the job and the lightening!
    Michele 6 years SMH! Reminds me to give a followup call to the electrician our 6 weeks are almost up... ;)
    Katla sending good thoughts for your GS's quick diagnosis of something easily treatable.
    Carol “Cookie monster” LOL!
    Amber 4 sizes WOW! And how brave JR is to go up onto that high platform!
    Welcome back Meg and (((hugs))) for the loss of your friend.
    Rebecca ((hugs)) know it's hard but think you're wise to drop the official stuff.
    Barbie love the pic of Sasha, Bernie and Bessie.
    Julie your leeks sound delicious!

    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=4120 vits=16.5 log=18 CI<CO=16, CI<250<CO=7 Tumble=12 mfp=17 AF=13
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    edited November 2019
    I've adjusted this to be in step with everyone else 😂

    🎄🤶 Gratitude for Christmas 🎅🏻🎄
    #1, 15 Nov: Scents: loved the smell of the roses I put into my Floral arrangement
    #2, 16 Nov:Technology: Glad that I had my car and didn’t have to stand in the cold waiting for a bus
    #3, 17 Nov: Colour: the colour of the beautiful sunset as I walked home in the late afternoon
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    #4, 18 Nov: Food: Fresh produce form my own garden ..... or ....... Chocolate! 🍫 My ultimate comfort food
    #5, 19 Nov: Sound: I'm grateful for the sound of DH moving about downstairs. It's very comforting.

    Meg: Welcome back. So sorry about your friend. (((Hugs))) Dealing with an intestate estate is a nightmare. But you're one day roll is a victory to build on.
    Amber: 👍🏻 Looks like you got some good bargains.

    I have Patchwork this morning. I'm working on a festive door ring. I'll post a photo when I'm done! I have one out of the 12 components completed and the others are all marked up ready to sew this morning.

    Will check back later.

    ☘️ Terri
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,403 Member
    Meg – sorrow you have been struggling with friend’s passing. Alcoholism is a nasty disease. Very good of you to help family. Grieving is a process we have to make our way through.

    Amber – great sale finds. I love going to thrift stores and finding clothes with tags still on them. With kids who change sizes quickly it is especially helpful.

    BananasandOranges – sorry you are in a rough spell. The work hours are undoubtedly adding to it. Just do what you can daily.

    Slept better last night. Have mainly meetings at work today. Busy time of year. Going to make sure keep getting pt done, I think physical activity helps during stressful times. Slowly building walking back up since knee/leg seems to be responding. Get reevaluation Thursday. Probably only have a couple of more sessions. Think I may join the gym at the center and meet with trainer to get a sensible plan. It is open until 7 and is on my way home so my goal is to stop by three evenings a week for thirty minutes or so. Want to make sure I am learning correct way to do things.

    Get to end the day with getting hair cut and styled. I always keep the same cut (modified bob), but it is easy to take care of and looks good on me. Gave up coloring a couple of years ago and have lovely natural gray highlights.

    Have a good day all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Day 5 - November 19th
    I am grateful for the first birdsong I hear in the morning.
    Day 4 - November 18th
    I am grateful to have the means and ability to eat the foods my body needs for fuel.
    Day 3 - November 17th
    I am grateful to be able to see the full spectrum of colors.
    Day 2 - November 16th
    I am grateful to live in an age where information can be found at any time of the day without having to use a card catalog (although I miss seeing them in the library).
    Day 1 - November 15th
    I am grateful for so many smells. From the whiff of baked goods when someone opens a bakery door and I am walking by to the smell of the forest.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,095 Member
    Lanette~ I have bought the Egyptian Licorice tea, yes it needs no sweetener , but it wasn't for me,, try it out and see what you think..
    other girl out of work today. so I usually have tues ,weds off, but an working today and thurs, friday, and Saterday
    i bet the Doc didn't feel so great asking me to work today as he didnt want to give me the extra hours..
    I just keep the mouth shut and do my work..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    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. :)

    Day 2 - November 16 - Technology: My laptop, my phone, email, facebook ... the fact that technology exists! :) It's what I do ... it's what I learn ... it's how I communicate with family and friends.

    Day 3 - November 17 - Colour: Well ... I'm thankful for the bright colours on my table. Especially since this spring has been quite gloomy. They make me smile. :)

    Day 4 - November 18 - Food: I'm thankful for my weekday lunches ... chicken, rice and veg. :)

    Machka in Oz

    Day 5 - November 19 - Sound: How applicable! I just got my laptop connected to my stereo!! I am appreciating the nice soothing music in the evenings. :)


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    I walk during my day, of course, but I also got some time in on the treadmill this evening ...

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    Machka in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
    megblair1 wrote: »
    Hello my old friends. I have surfaced again. My oldest friend died at the end of September and I have been a mess ever since. I've also been helping the family with everything, she didn't have a will, she was a hoarder and an alcoholic and it has been a mess. Today was the first day I felt half way normal. I got up early to write, I got a bunch of stuff done at work, and I exercised. So I'm on a one-day roll! Glad to be back. Hope you all have been well. Take care, Meg from Omaha

    so sorry to hear about your friend...
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Meg So sorry your friend died. What a blow. (((Hugs)))
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,658 Member
    Good morning!

    Meg - glad to see you back, so sorry to hear about your friend - how great to pitch in and help with an overwhelming job. <3

    Kelly - after I posted about the Egyptian Licorice tea, you popped into my head, lol. I tried the Stash Licorice tea and didn't like it at all, but Yogi has their act together for my taste buds. The bread and buns are very impressive, so neat they are learning about baking with you - things we used to "help" our moms and grandmothers with. :D

    Barbie - love that photo of the kids all cozy <3 .

    Lately, when I have time, I've been watching "The Dodo" videos on Facebook which chronicles dogs (puppies) and cats (kittens) being rescued and fostered. The cutest ones, in my opinion, are kittens who come into a dog household and end up cuddling just like yours.

    Barbara AHMOD     - wow, what a score on dog dollies! Walgreens used to have very sturdy little stuffed toys with squeakies for $1 each and I was sad to see them discontinued, still have a few of them around which have been patched. Enjoy Shakespeare and Hathaway.

    Amber - good score on clothes for JR! Walking through Walmart, I couldn't believe the high prices for kid's clothing. I hear those gently used items go quickly at garage sales, and no wonder.

    I love reading everyone's gratitude list.

    Ok ladies, make it a splendiferous Tuesday! <3

    Lanette
    Rainy SW WA State
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    (((Meg)))
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    So true prices for a kids coat leaves a heart attack! Same with swim suits! Etc etc
    Lowest at 1 Walmart (found one that has lots of deals drive there only! ) is $3-$5 clothes it’s a few only not always good ones so lucky to score 1-10 items sometimes nothing. This came out to $2.20 a piece beat that out! Hubby was upset at how much I spent like usual takes a look at what I did retracts it says wow this is great!!! Then he’s proud lol.
    Mainly got shorts,1 pair pants,life jacket small anyone who bought those knows $2.20 vs the full price !, a few tank tops ,shirts ,y a NFL jacket,my few clothes items , pants hangers 4 with 1 belt hook, a clothes organizer that hangs up, swim trunks with shirts for sun protection,y a new pair of socks for Daughter tag on it.
    The restaurant gift cards for Daughter visit is a huge bargain we spend a lot when she visits this will save us some cash.

    Amber Tx

    SW 195
    CW 151.6 lowest yet must be carrying a 40lb boy down y up everywhere yesterday y all the walking pushing 40lbs around with carts with wonky wheels!
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    😊💜
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    suchaprettyface70 wrote: »
    Birthday on Thanksgiving and I have started going full force again now that I am well. My goal is 255 by New Year. I am tired of starting over all the time. I need to get into my head that this is a lifestyle change and not just a temporary thing. My blood sugar is already going down and I am sooo excited about that. I cannot wait to see what 2020 brings.

    :) If you keep coming back each day to this thread, you'll be in the company of women who are making healthy changes. Having encouragement and support from others has made a huge difference in my life.

    :) It helped me to take baby steps and stay open minded to new ideas. You can do this.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Heather Happy Anniversary! 15 years. <3
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,319 Member
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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    Margaret ... hugs and prayers that you will find the right treatment and long-lasting health for your son...

    Tere ... welcome back!

    Meg ... so sorry to hear you've lost a long-time friend ...

    Amber ... great buys! You and Michele are cut from the same cloth!

    Heather ... Happy Anniversary!

    Beth near Buffalo

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