WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019

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  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Michelle we earned points doing various tasks and answering bike and general trivia questions. All were tracked through an iPad. Tasks had 200 points like taking picture of team or recording video of first bike and our feelings. Trivia questions equaled 100 points. It was really a great time.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited December 2019
    Goal for January reach 140’s on weight!

    Might need new pants again their getting loose.

    Amber Tx

    Brunch- Chicken on mayo y wheat toast . Maybe something to go with it not feeling like apples or salad so unsure 😐. Crystal light peach tea 5cal 1 glass 12oz

    Dinner - unsure 😐 saw a Vegetarian meal I want to make for Hubby y me but not sure when he’ll be home. May have to save his in Tupperware. Plus this will be less dishes cook once this way.
    I cook a separate meal per family member (vegetarian,pescatarian, me can go any directions meat to vegan meals, y Octovarian ) No ones on the same page but that’s okay we all got our own health requirements too (building muscles,bone growth support y muscles, loosing fat y building or maintaining muscles , loosing fat ,loosening scar tissue, building muscles lost, y gaining mobility)

    So far Hubby has given up caffeinated coffee,Alcohol (made him jealous y mood swings effected his gout to blood pressure terribly - managed to kick the habit before JRs birth) ,cigarettes (kicked one time for JRs birth), y highest calorie items. He also has been able to break the cycle of alcoholic abusive men in his family who are ladies men (Cheaters shows ears perking up) . He has never hit a Woman in his life to kicked drinking so JR can be raised without knowing such horrors hubby went through. He has learned how to love show it better (Hubby finds it hard to hug even me so hugging JR letting me hug even tho it’s uncomfortable is a huge step!) . He is grabbing healthier foods to eat versus what used to be our diets. Proud of him! He also has been mentoring our Nefew as much as possible to give him a better start as a kind man someday. JR has a relationship with my wonderful Dad y Hubby’s wonderful Mom only...Not seeking to force FIL to conform or be present)

    I’ve been working on food hoarding it’s cut in half have stopped hoarding (buying) lots of soaps to shampoos to make me feel safe . Letting toothpaste run out buying 1 tube or letting hubby do it so 1 tube. Lost 45lbs healthier clothing size now. Pants are loose again needing belt so need to buy pants again.Working on a lot including understanding my body more to diets out there.

    JR mobility improvements for his balance issues (talker the kid more the wobble he grew faster than his balance), exercise routine he exercises without me even, brushing teeth to sitting on potty routines. Washing hands routine half there he likes water but not always wanting soaps (getting him off baby wipes for eczema for cleaning hands is a must!) , bone growth concentration for diet to muscle building maintaining weight to increasing it for growth spurts. Can say ABC’s,1-10, count with fingers to 10, say circle draw one, loves to talk about black holes to mass science buff,y can sit work in a class workbook with help since drawing lines to why were circling hasn’t clicked yet but he can point say the numbers!

    Daughter- Life experience,job experience, ability to make her own financial to life decisions,building muscles, y making her own health decisions. To flu shot or not to flu shot that is the question (family full of flu shot allergies including me,my Dad,my grandma,etc etc)

    My Dad- Dementia exercises, getting put more with other older folks,diet still bad but it’s set nothing we can do I’m tweeting where I can..Crystal light sugary flavored tea y Gatorade zero (both have no sugar diabetic friendly) ,y his eye surgeries are scheduled pray they go well please.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member


    SuziQ - in reading the reaction from your co-workers who felt left out and took it out on you, my initial reaction was gratitude that I worked mostly with men (engineers and road supervisors) during the last few years before I retired. :)

    My second reaction was that your unit manager or supervisor needs to go out of his or her way to speak to these disgruntled employees and let them know they are valued before their anger infects others. Sounds to me like the gals were looking for a reason to be "victims", and misery loves company.

    Good for you for being the adult! And great job on the bike building! B)

    In the middle of minestrone making right now - I froze tomatoes, skin on, from my garden this summer. So have cooked them down and fished out the skins. Will start on the veggies soon.

    Also have been looking thru Dr. Greger's NutritionFacts.org website. He's the guy who wrote "How not to Die". I like his advice.... start to add more greens, beans and plant based foods to your diet when you can, sneak them in if you have to for those of us who can tolerate higher carbs. Wendy, who used to post in this group, was a fan of his.

    Wendy - you are missed. And so is Rye!

    Anyhow he has a lot of videos I want to look at.

    Make it a great Saturday, ladies! <3

    Lanette
    Chilly and wet SW WA State







  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    I broke down all the boxes and got them outside to the dumpster and got all the pieces into the little den,Trudy and I can tackle it tomorrow.. should be easy..
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Signed paperwork, went to T'ai Chi, made spiced maple pecans/roasted sweet potatoes for the potluck, abstained from alcohol, managed to keep CI < CO thanks to dancing. BUT... (and you knew there would be one ;> ) when I got to the potluck I realized I'd forgotten to both wrap and bring two ornaments for the exchange and tree. :(P Today will quickvac the kitchen and entry, call about rx, comb Tumble and take her to dog group, wrap 3 or 4 ornament/treat/gift packs and deliver, meet friends for either Purely Voice or Art Walk, limit alcohol to one glass of wine and email KJ's adult fudge recipe to 2 friends who demanded it. ;)

    Oops! Left the vanilla out of KJ's recipe and the salts out of my variation. Corrected in spoiler.
    Salted Caramel Adult Fudge
    Barbara's variation:

    Ingredients
    1 10 oz bag of CARAMEL (not butterscotch) chips
    1 10 oz bag of Hershey's Special Dark chips
    -these two together measure out to about 3 C
    1 cup sweetened condensed milk measured in liquid measuring cup.
    -measure in a liquid measuring cup, approx 2 TBS less than full can.
    -be sure its sweetened condensed milk, like Eagle brand.
    1/8 tsp salt
    1 tsp vanilla
    1/4 cup Caramel Vodka
    -Thanks Carol!
    big salt crystals like for rimming Margareta glasses

    How to:
    Line an 8 by 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
    In a double boiler over low heat, melt the two kinds of chips with the sweetened condensed milk until the chips just lose their shape. Take off heat, sprinkle on the 1/8 tsp salt, stir in the vanilla then the vodka. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. When partially set (after 1 hour?) dot the top with big salt crystals. Let set completely at room temperature at least four up to eight hours. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.
    Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. -if it would last that long ;)

    Base recipe, courtesy of KJ, the possible variations are endless!
    KJ uses “...a semi sweet chocolate chip with the Jack; but some times I make a dark chocolate chip recipe with a cherry whiskey. The cherry is my favorite. Remember to keep it away from kids, as the alcohol is NOT cooked out of it.”

    Ingredients
    3 1/2 cups chocolate chips -KJ has also used milk chocolate
    1 cup sweetened condensed milk measured in liquid measuring cup. See note.
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1/4 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey

    Instructions
    Line an 8 by 8 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
    In a large bowl melt the chocolate chips in the microwave according to package instructions.
    Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and let set completely (about four to eight hours). Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.
    Store in an airtight container for two weeks.

    Recipe Notes
    Make sure you measure this out. A can from the grocery store is 14 oz and more than you need. Also make sure you are buying sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk as they are on the shelf next to each other and that is an easy mistake to make.
    Will catch up later, time to get moving!

    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 December: get up and go outside EVERY day!
    daily: steps=7155 that's better! vits=10.5 log=13 CI<CO=10 CI<250<CO=3 Tumble 5/10=6 mfp=13 AF=9 outside=5
    wkly: BBBorTC x2=5, rx=2 dance=2 pack walk=1.1
    mnthly: board mtg= grant= dog group email lilst= sew= play=
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    katla - but you knew from the get-go that you wouldn't be seeing your kids. Denise told us she'd be here so I made preparations, then less than 2 weeks before Christmas, she informs us that she's not coming. That's what hurt so much. But I'm trying to look on the positive. Hopefully, everyone can come. I realize it's a Sunday and if it had been up to me, I would have had it on a Saturday. But that didn't work into Pete & Denise's schedule. Now it doesn't matter about their schedule. But the work has already been done.

    Working on Christmas decorations. We only have 15 totes of extension cords but Vince said we needed more so last night he bought 7 more. Earlier today he said "I hope we have enough stakes". I'm thinking that I'll get some bailing wire for him for his stocking. We have enough for this year, but we can use some for next year.

    Michele in NC
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Go Navy beat Army!!!!💖
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited December 2019
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    Go Navy!!!

    Score Here 7 - 7 at the moment

    Amber Tx
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    😁
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Terri - love the colors!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Lisa: I could post many different variations of the colours, as they cycle through various programmes. 😂 😂 😂
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    SuziQ113 wrote: »
    Hello everyone.
    The bike build for Children in Distress was a hoot. My team won first place. It was more than just building bikes. After rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors were the winner started the "circle" we counted off 1,2,3 for teams. We then had to create a team cheer and design license plates for each bike while our "leader" was being trained on how to use the iPad and how we "earned" points for the bike, lock, and helmet. I wrote a song to the tune of jingle bells while the rest of the team designed the license plates. We had to earn 2000 points just to get a bike to build and each team built two, one for a girl and one for a boy. Winners were determined by the number of points (6000 for both bikes, helmets, and locks), which team was inspected "first" for the first bike and then "first" for the second bike, and finally team spirit and the "jingle". The team was great and we all chipped in with the process while our leader was taking videos, answering questions, etc. on the iPad. While building we had to "video" different things like pretending to teach someone how to ride a bike, our first job and the lessons learned, etc.. There were also tons of bike history questions to answer (Machka you would have loved those) and general trivia questions. We earned 7200 points for good measure.

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    SuziQ - SFL

    The whole thing sounds great!! :):)

    Of course, I'm a bit curious what questions were asked. :grin:


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    M – I’ve calmed down some (I told you I was the emotional person, Vince is the very logical one). I would probably send PJ his gifts, Denise and Pete a gift certificate. But I don’t know what to get them for the third present since they never sent me their lists.

    Michele in NC

    Why does there need to be three presents?

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »

    Wendy - you are missed. And so is Rye!

    Lanette
    Chilly and wet SW WA State

    Yes! I've been thinking about Wendy a lot lately with the New Zealand situation.

    @wildhorsewendy
    @ryenday

    And we haven't heard from @Snowflake1968 recently. :)



    Machka in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Irish Terri Your house lights are fab!
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited December 2019
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    Snowflake logged in Today Machka think she’s just busy probably skimming the feed but she hasn’t given up on loosing the weight.
    Amber Tx
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10714976/just-for-today-one-day-at-a-time-daily-commitment-thread-for-2019#latest

    She’s still here

  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Lindaporter- Sounds delicious 😋! I had plain chicken today ...no flavor but worked made mayo sandwiches 🥪. For Dinner chicken taco for myself with banana peppers y avocados 🥑.

    Amber Tx

    I got the poor mans diet going since baby JR takes up my day. I did get me some G Hughes BBQ 10calories to dip my tacos in yummmy sweet BBQ
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    edited December 2019
    Terri - I think I have the same lights as you. They are fab! I've got them on a natural Christmas tree which is growing in the front garden. Mine are only battery driven though.

    Lindaporter- I LOVE your before and after photos. Total transformation! :D

    Pub lunch today with DH's elder daughter and her boyfriend. It's up near Horsham, where I lived as a teenager.
    I would much prefer her to come here, but she wants to meet halfway. Hey ho. :| Hope the food is ok and they aren't playing Christmas music. Grrrrrr! I will put on my best smile and be a good stepmother.
    These days I hate getting into cars and driving anywhere.

    At 5 pm my brother and his wife are arriving. :D Still got one bed to make and a bathroom to clean and vacate. Not a long job.
    We might eat out or we could get takeaway. It's not as if you can starve in Hove!
    So happy to see them. <3 DH said, "I don't want another meal after lunch out!" I said, "You don't have to eat it." :#


    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Sunday

    Cycling - Zwift
    Distance: 16.28km
    Elevation: 200m 
    Moving Time: 47:25
    Elapsed Time:    49:08 

    Speed: Avg:  20.6km/h  | Max:   56.9km/h
    Heart Rate: Avg:    131bpm | Max:    150bpm
    Cadence: Avg:     76 | Max:     99
    Power: Avg:     96W | Max:     153W


    Rowing - Concept2
    Distance: 2,518m
    Moving Time: 17:19
    Elapsed Time:    17:19

    Speed: Avg:    3:26/500m | Max:    2:58/500m
    Cadence: Avg:    27 | Max:    66
    Power: Avg:    40W  | Max:   58W


    Treadmill - Walk/Run
    Distance: 3.04km
    Time: 31:20
    Pace: 10:17/km


    Machka in Oz
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    edited December 2019
    Woops where did the week go? Typical isn't it, I don't have an active social life, but then 3 nights out in one week. No wonder I was tired ;)

    Had a lovely train ride on the Northern Lights steam train last Sunday 8th December. This was with the Ladies Who .. group I have joined. We travelled by bus up to Pickering and then on the steam train - all decked out with fairy lights etc. The train ride lasted an hour - we had a brilliant time singing Christmas Carols and we had a Quiz as well as looking at the scenery which was lit up with colourful lights from the train. It was magical, really enjoyed it.

    Then on Monday 9th I was out for a Christmas meal with ex colleagues from Nestle, ate far too much (too late) and felt ill most of Tuesday. Then out again on Wednesday with good friends for Sinatra Night at a restaurant where they had a chap singing like Frank Sinatra, we even manged to get up and have a little dance. This is the second time I've been to the Sinatra night and both times really enjoyed it.

    I seem to have got so far behind, it will be hard to catch up, so hugs/prayers to those who are going through hard times. Congrats to those who are managing to keep their weight in check (I need to keep working on this!)

    I will try to skim read, but need to catch up with wrapping presents and preparing for Christmas etc. The kitchen is almost finished, still need to sort out the flooring, but this will have to wait until next year, as I don't want to rush into it. I know what I am like for changing my mind. At least it is a functioning kitchen :)

    Better get on, time is running away with me again.

    Love to all <3
    Viv UK
  • LuciBThinner
    LuciBThinner Posts: 207 Member
    Rose Congratulations on avoiding food at the Christmas events! Sounds like you are handling the holidays well

    Barbara Looks like you are keeping up with a great amount of things getting ready for Christmas!

    Allie So very sorry about the loss of your Chester! Losing fur babies is so difficult!

    Grateful for: small thing daily – coffee maker 😉, small thing on 12/12 – my weighted blanket and the ability to rest when I am tired (retirement), friend/family member – DH wins on this one for sticking with me 25 years…I am not the easiest person to live with and he could have left me any time, but chose not to and I am indeed grateful

    Heather Can’t agree more about our being present with our company. I am sincerely hoping to remember every day with grand daughter when she arrives is a gift. To show that she means so much to me, I must be present with her during each moment we have together…and that it is true with everyone in my life! I have outlived my Momma by 7 years and the truth is, we never know! Sure hope your DS and DH are feeling better quickly!

    Machka Hope the biopsy goes well and that you don’t have a reaction to the vaccines

    Lanette I love the forgiveness message! So true.

    Janet Glad daughter is home. Hope she continues to improve. It’s always tough watching them making decisions we know are not necessarily the best, but I think it is wise to step back and pray.

    Lisa I love the Son-in-Law mug! I wish I could get that, but my daughter won’t ever marry her boyfriend of 10+ years and they don’t make that for “domestic partner or common law” probably…she is truly a handful (like her mother) and I so appreciate how much he loves her! Hoping your daughter is able to wait to deliver a little longer.

    Rebecca Love the wreath…except for the elf at the bottom…looks like the creepy elf on the shelf that I’m scared of. LOL

    Oh, Allie!! What a horrible Thursday you had! I’m so sorry!

    Michele I got tired reading all you were doing and the burned mouth as a solution to not eating??? Ouchy!! Hope you are taking care of yourself! I am so sorry you are going through the hurt and anger with Denise. It is hard living so far away from each other and working out plans for visits. I would end up going to see them at some time, but that’s just me. I hate missing any opportunity to see the kids and grandkids, but I also understand your disappointment.

    I have been fortunate to not have shopping to do or much decorating!! As I read everyone else’s, I am very relieved we have stopped all of that! We only get gifts for the 3 grand children and our 2 children here in town. Just too expensive and the older kids can afford much more than we can! I remember back when I had a list of 24 plus teachers, etc. to buy for. It was so exhausting!

    Barbie I’m with you on cutting down shopping multiple places. We shop mostly one store (3 blocks from home). I realize I could save a few dollars by shopping other stores, but the extra time and planning doesn’t seem worth it anymore. We also buy a lot online.

    Dr. Katie Your “procrastinating on your procrastination study” gave me a chuckle!

    Heather When reading about you hanging the big balls and DH being too sick…I was thinking, she is probably about to hang his balls at this point…

    Lisa     Great Ugly Christmas Sweater! I saw you didn’t get it but had to comment because it was cute!

    KJ I think gratitude journals or calendars are a great gift. My daughter gave me my first bullet journal a couple of years ago which I have really enjoyed using and bought another for myself when that one was finished. One of the things I included was a daily gratitude list.

    Lanette Do you have an old TV?? I’m pretty sure they spy on us, too. I can’t get over my phone listens to the music in the room and says what song is playing. It’s a constant reminder. Writing checks doesn’t save you as most places run them the same way they run a credit/debit card. I have just accepted that I am being watched and honestly, I don’t really care anymore. My eldest son works IT for a cyber security company and tells me things for shock factor. With machines learning faster than we can possibly learn, we can only imagine the possibilities.

    Barbie Great words from your past years. This will be my first word since I joined after you had started 2019. Hopefully, I will set some good goals to follow and have bigger success in 2020 (not that I am unhappy with the 44 pounds lost in 2019 and blood sugar and general health improvements). Great news about Jake’s blood work!

    Pip Love the Christmas Doggy and other Doggy Pictures!

    Flea The picture of your son in Sweden is adorable! What a cutie!

    Katla We used to have light parades when we lived near the water in FL. So pretty!!

    Hi Sharon! I’ve missed your smiling face on here! Nice to see you!

    Annie I agree with Barbie! You don’t need to go because people expect you to be there! Take care of yourself!!

    Machka I especially love the “Let’s give ourselves and each other…” post!!

    Lisa You look WONDERFUL in the picture with your hubby! You must be feeling very young! And what wonderful progress in your before and after pics!

    Linda Had me chuckling as your bike almost got you into trouble! Great progress on your before and after, also!!

    Terri Beautiful lights!

    Love and Hugs to All! I can't believe it's only 10 days until Christmas!! And the 18th is my birthday, and Iris is due the 19th! Lots of excitement coming very soon!!! <3 Luci in WNC

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