WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020
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Welcome everyone new!
Rori – happy early birthday and real early anniversary. I understand (well, not totally since I’m not in your shoes) how a wonderful birthday present would be just being able to go shopping by yourself.
Michele NC
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Hey Sue, I have gotten both Shringrix shots. The first one left my arm red, hot, swollen for 2 1/2 wks. Hurt like heck when I’d forget while in shower. Got second shot, no issues at all.
Btw, this is my first post. I’m Karen in GA, by way of NJ, but born and raised on Staten Island, NY.
I just found this community. I may never find it again. Came across it looking for tips on using MFP.
Just started Monday, 1/6/2020. Lost 4 lbs. today went with another couple to an all u can eat sushi place. They charge if u leave the rice, and just eat the sashimi, when it’s nigiri they give u. Blew my carbs out of the water.
The program (MFP) and I chose lowish carbs - 38%. Ive done Atkins when I was younger, and hated the way I felt during induction. Anything less i eat now is better than the way I’ve been eating!
Today I hit 159 grams. Guess all that rice added up!
I’ll be 65 on the 28th. I am now cutting myself slack. If I’m reading a good book, and I’m not working, I may not get off the bed! I have a bad back. Laying on my side with a pillow between my legs is sooo comfortable. But the bed has to be made. I can’t be under the sheets! Can pull coverlet up, but that’s it. Weird, I know!
My mantra for the new decade and my big BD, is not to sweat the small stuff, if I fail today, maybe I’ll do better tomorrow, if not, I’ll try for the day after that! Today’s epic fail would have had me quitting the diet in the past, and running for my wine! That’s the only thing I miss, my savignon blanc. But with all the water I’m drinking, I’ll get over it!
Sorry y’all if this is TMI and in the wrong place!
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Machka- Your making me miss Menopause y Post Menopause again. I miss no periods at all for years. Now I flood a lagoon need a pontoon!
Made homemade orange juice so tired 3QT worth from over 40 oranges squeezed. Exhausted 😩 poured a glass XL tall one for hubby y one large for me so only 1QT left lol 😂. But worth it healthy less calories great taste.
JR trying to convince me that he needs medication because he hurt his butt butt on a toy lol 😂. He’s wanting desitin butt creams for it . Dancing 🕺 to music while he asks lol. He’s going to be my glee club or acting classes in school kid.I’ll get to sit through long very long Drama class productions again. Watch kids who look sound bored reading lines sighing along as they read it. Lol JR will be that kid who over sells his lines. I’m not the sports mom anyways lol 😂 Sat through enough chess ♟ team tournaments to prove that! Drama club! JROTC! Computer competitions! Etc etc. Even sitting in the car waiting for hours as rehearsal goes over all the time. At least it will be a few years from now.
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New Karen - Hi star ⭐️ at top right lets you find it again1
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Lisa - I stopped eating dinner about 4 months ago (with some exceptions) and lost 8 pounds. It's really been the only way I've been able to lose weight and keep it off. However, I'm tired of it. I want to start eating dinner again, which means I'll have to have a shift in mindset about my current shape/weight. I'd like to be down another 3 pounds, but not eating dinner (when cooking is my hobby) is really not fun anymore.
So why not change the hours you fast? I follow intermittent fasting ...19:5. Fast 19 hours eat in a five hour window. I love to cook and try new recipes so my window of eating is between 2-7:00 pm. All the benefits of fasting and still able to cook (and taste).5 -
karencpnp795 wrote: »Hey Sue, I have gotten both Shringrix shots. The first one left my arm red, hot, swollen for 2 1/2 wks. Hurt like heck when I’d forget while in shower. Got second shot, no issues at all.
Btw, this is my first post. I’m Karen in GA, by way of NJ, but born and raised on Staten Island, NY.
I just found this community. I may never find it again. Came across it looking for tips on using MFP.
Just started Monday, 1/6/2020. Lost 4 lbs. today went with another couple to an all u can eat sushi place. They charge if u leave the rice, and just eat the sashimi, when it’s nigiri they give u. Blew my carbs out of the water.
The program (MFP) and I chose lowish carbs - 38%. Ive done Atkins when I was younger, and hated the way I felt during induction. Anything less i eat now is better than the way I’ve been eating!
Today I hit 159 grams. Guess all that rice added up!
I’ll be 65 on the 28th. I am now cutting myself slack. If I’m reading a good book, and I’m not working, I may not get off the bed! I have a bad back. Laying on my side with a pillow between my legs is sooo comfortable. But the bed has to be made. I can’t be under the sheets! Can pull coverlet up, but that’s it. Weird, I know!
My mantra for the new decade and my big BD, is not to sweat the small stuff, if I fail today, maybe I’ll do better tomorrow, if not, I’ll try for the day after that! Today’s epic fail would have had me quitting the diet in the past, and running for my wine! That’s the only thing I miss, my savignon blanc. But with all the water I’m drinking, I’ll get over it!
Sorry y’all if this is TMI and in the wrong place!
Welcome here @karencpnp795 ... if you click the star off to the right, above the search magnifying glass (which will be blank for you right now) and turn it yellow (like in the image below), you'll find this place again.
Machka in Oz
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I am so happy many of you said low energy today too! Just caught up reading. I cooked breakfast, made bed, and combed Sara for 30 mins. Didn't even get dressed until headed out to dinner with friends. Just couldn't do it today. Tomorrow is a new day!
Trying to eat yogurt every day. Have cotton lined underwear, but will pick up all cotton tomorrow. Love the suggestion of blower drier down yonder! Migraines....I am on Fioricet. Normally works great. Just not October and November. Weather changes.
Came home Friday night to find I got called to jury duty in February and apparently we never received an invoice for insurance premium on one of our rental properties-smh.....Thank goodness I could pay online! If I didn't get invoice in mail, I am not going to trust post office to get a check to insurance company in a timely manner.
Welcome to the new ladies!
Hugs to all!
Cheers to a more productive week!
It is Barrett Jackson week, so will need to find ways to get movement in.
Kylia in Ohio where it is cold again.5 -
Machka: I really like the auburn color on you. I used to color my hair which is about 8 inches shorter than yours. Kudos to you for being able to do this task on your own. I always found it a PIA, so now I'm just a sassy salt and peppa gal.
Rori
Living in the power of NOW
Colorado Foothills
I do it over two days.
I divide my hair in two. On Day 1 I do the dark, dark brown underneath. On Day 2 I do the redder colour on top. It takes about half an hour each day for prep work and doing it, then an hour to set.
And I do it about once a year ... in the middle of the year I use a new product I've discovered (whether I've just newly discovered it or whether it is new, I'm not sure) that is for roots. I get the medium auburn and just do my roots.
https://www.clairol.com/en-AU/products/hair-color/product/root-touch-up?shadeSKU=4056800252084
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Rebecca - Athena is beautiful.
SuziQ- I am within walking distance of my job and was quite looking forward to it. This is what I learned. I don’t like carrying my purse or anything when I’m walking for exercise and I can’t take a lunch or shoes or whatever without my purse. So I’ll need a backpack which I hate. I also hated how sweaty I was when I arrived at work.
Rori - my bathroom is painted yellow, I just love it. The colour is called Banff Sun.
I hope you get a respite day soon. I know how important they are to any caregiver. Congratulations to your brother.
It was an interesting day around our place. I slept in this morning and shortly after I woke up Rodger tells me out water is frozen. Turns out it was only partially frozen and after about 4 hours we found the solution that worked to get it going. One of the things we were told was to crank out furnace to allow the underneath of the trailer to get warm. It was mighty hot in here. Once the water got going I turned the furnace back down. It was about 4 hours again and we realized our furnace hadn’t turned on. We tried to get it going but it wouldn’t go. So we called a company who within an hour of our call came and had it running. They will send the bill tomorrow. I’m a little anxious about that.
I was going to go to work today for a few hours but decided against it. I will regret it tomorrow but I’ll get through it.
Tracey in a bitter cold Edmonton
-26 feels like -37 Celsius
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Current StatsTerri: Female; 74 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 53 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 146.7 (November 2019)
CW: 149.4
GW: 145
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Finally compiled my 20 Goals for 2020 list.
20 Goals for 2020-
1. Pre-log every lick, sip and bite (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
6. 7500+ Steps (Daily)
7. 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes HIIT (Daily)
9. 15+ mins lower body (Daily)
10. 15+ mins yoga/tai chi (Daily)
11. Dance group (twice a month)
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 or more 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Finish > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
19. Complete > 2 ongoing crochet projects (monthly)
20. Learn something new (daily)
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terri love your 20 for 20 goals
Rori a day to oneself is a gift for sure. I am a big fan of soft-yellow paint color for bathroom. In another year or two we will have to repaint and I will be looking for that kind of yellow-our current yellow isnt quite right-some kind of green undertone I think.
This month we also will mark our 23rd wedding anniversary and my 58th b-day DH turns 57–we share a birthday and got married on that same day! Eloped to city hall —
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Athena is just yummy. She looks like her grandmother.
Miguel Did they clone Joaquin? Wouldn't have blamed them. My heart did a flipflop when I saw his most recent photos.
Lisa I'm guessing your 14-year-old son-in-law took a lot of pleasure from putting both his mother & his python into fight-or-flight mode.
Tracey Sorry your furnace got cranky after it worked so hard to thaw your pipes. I hope the bill isn't too exorbitant. Heat in the wintertime is good.
Janetr It's a really stressful time for all of you. Feel us surrounding & supporting you as you face this new challenge. You can do this.
CarolIrregular/sporadic food intake upsets almost any small dog's GI system, even the healthy ones, so it's not surprising your little Pom is having problems. We faced this with Farley & now with Bailey, our heart-failure ruptured-disc doggie. He is a Coton. Our routine now is to offer small amounts of preferred foods several times a day. He almost always turns his nose up. If we use a spoon with a small amount of food & put it into his mouth so he can get a taste of it, he might eat after he realizes it's yummy. Of course he has to spit out the bite we put in his mouth first; a doggie has to maintain dignity somehow. We offer all kinds of things; pureed baby food meats, sweet potato, egg yolk, liverwurst, finely chopped chicken, pressure-cooked bones (soft not splintery), tiny pieces of nitrate-free lean bacon, yogurt, cheese, potato or chicken chewies. Greenies. He only rarely has an appetite for his kibble any more, & in fact, has a hard time with most things that can't be reduced to a finely chopped consistency, because his heart has enlarged so much it is compressing his trachea & esophagus & food sometimes gets stuck in his esophagus. Then he suddenly stops eating & gets an alarmed expression & I gently stroke his neck area & talk to him until it resolves. It's a project. CBD oil daily does seem to help with his overall sense of well-being & his appetite. It helped Farley with his appetite & mobility, too.
Photos of Bailey:
Cotons get whiter as they age, which is why Bailey had the cinnamon-colored markings on his face when he was a puppy, but is white now. His birth name was Cinnamon.
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Looking forward to the first full week of our new routine. Learning coach for 13-year-old grandson MWF & babysit 2-month-old Lilliana TTh & maybe Wednesday afternoon! My partner & I put together an IKEA changing station over the weekend & we love it. It now has a prominent place in our dining room, LOL!!! What are dining rooms good for, anyway?
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I see that some of you may have had severe storms the last couple of days. We had balmy weather yesterday but I was at work so didn't really get to enjoy it. Someone asked (Lanette maybe?) if I was completely retired yet. Still working Sundays. Probably will retire or go to prn status in September. I can be on my spouse's insurance plan when my employer-provided medical insurance ends.
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I came home yesterday to tales of woe from my poor partner. She is still non-weight bearing on her R foot after Achilles tendon repair. She was trying to do a load of laundry while I was gone & she accidentally washed the dog's disposable diaper which has that absorbable gel in it. OMG.
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Terri Wonderful 2020 goals.
NYKAREN I would love to hear the story of your birthday elopement. How fun & special!2 -
Rori and NYKAREN. Very happy birthdays and anniversaries! :drinker:
Allie - I am getting so excited for your trip. About Macchu Picchu - no one and I mean no one could be worse with heights than me. I can't go up a step ladder! The thing about the site is that it is terraced, so you don't get that vertigo feeling of a steep drop. I only remember feeling a little bit wobbly edging round the corners, but on the whole I was fine. There was always a level below me. It is really ok. I suppose you will be with some kind of guide? I was with someone who explained things, in a small group.
I visited my website in progress (not active yet) this morning when I woke up early. Failed to do anything at all. Then I researched a few other writer's sites to see what was on there. No idea what to put on there. Then I realised I didn't have enough info and pics to hand. So I am going to dig out my old cv. I also trawled through some pics and created a file for possible ones to use. I have more to look at, but at least I've made a start. So I am in research mode.
I really only want it so people and media can get in touch with me. There is an email forwarding service on it.
Baby steps.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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"Todo"s and "done"Done: carryover 21 mins dusting office/LR, finished taking tree down, church, invest 10 mins cleaning kitchen/laundry, comb Tumble, listen to SuziQ recommended podcast on habits, 5 mins walkwithme Shadow, firehall meeting reminder and agenda request.
Bonus:, 1.5 load laundry
to do: BB&B, massage, PO, recycling, Freddie’s, invest 10 mins cleaning MBth, carryover make Rori’s maple bourbon chili & corn muffins, dust bookshelves, Patient Hist form to Dermatologist (also toward med history 20/20), 5 mins engagement training Tumble and Shadow, call Carolyn,
Welcome @taniwha836, @metchosinite and @karencpnp795 (Karen in GA). You are in the right place for caring support, motivation, wisdom and a little humor. At the top right of the page is an empty star, click it to fill it with yellow and you’ll find us again in your favorites. Ah I see Amber and Machka already answered
Machka Gorgeous!
Lisa bet your SIL’s mom had second thoughts about not having eaten her young… ;}
Heather look forward to pics of Art Deco town, love that style!
Janetr Relieved your daughter is near you now. Keeping you both in prayer. One breath at a time.
KJ “…doing all of the things that needed to get done before/in case of power outage….” The threat of outages is one thing that can motivate me to vacuum :laugh: Happeeee baybeeee!
Carol BB&Bis Better Bones and Balance exercise class at our local community college. Our instructor “coach Ken” treats it like an individualized training in a group environment. He’s everywhere guiding, correcting, encouraging each of us individually. We are all at very different levels, so for each exercise he has alternatives for those of us with artificial parts or other challenges. Each day we focus on a different plane of movement, Mondays forward (sagittal?), Wednesdays sideways (lateral), Fridays turning (rotational). I find the class hard, but not impossible. Takes effort and I feel it immediately. Don’t get sore afterward. We use body weight, small hand weights, step platforms, resistance bands, yoga mats and our chairs. The goal is to retrain our nervous systems to better react when we start to fall, to immediately lower our center of gravity, flex knees, load back into hips, all to minimize falls and their damage. Side benefits improve bone density, strengthen core and stability muscles to prevent falls in the first place. We start where we are and each day he makes it a little more challenging. He is absolutely the best personal trainer I’ve met. I’m amazed at myself for attending most all classes last semester, and for re-upping this semester. Who’d’ve thunk it?My heart goes out to you. Hardest part about loving our pets.
SuziQ listened to the npr “habits” pod cast, reminded me of Barbie’s recommended G. Rubin’s Better Than Before.
Margaret Just put Outer Order, Inner Calm on hold. Thanks!
Amber, isn’t it funny how much we can get done when husbands are out of the house or sleeping? Heh heh.
Sue in WA “agriburbs” great word!
Rori when does your brother’s job start?
Tracey relieved your pipes didn’t burst. Can you insulate or protect underneath your trailer? People in Idaho used straw bales around the perimeter and it seemed to help.
Karen in VA
Time to snooze a little before a busy morning.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODJanuary: get up and go outside 10 mins EVERY day, even in the rain!2020 phrase: Pay attention! Open ears, eyes, heart.
daily: steps=4228, vits 10 log=12 CI<CO=12 CI<250<CO=5 Tumble 5/10=8 mfp=12
wkly: BBBorTC x3=4, rx=2 dance=2.2 pack walk=1.5
mnthly: board mtg= grant= outside=7
Bonus AF=7 dog group email list= sew= play=
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I visited my website in progress (not active yet) this morning when I woke up early. Failed to do anything at all. Then I researched a few other writer's sites to see what was on there. No idea what to put on there. Then I realised I didn't have enough info and pics to hand. So I am going to dig out my old cv. I also trawled through some pics and created a file for possible ones to use. I have more to look at, but at least I've made a start. So I am in research mode.
I really only want it so people and media can get in touch with me. There is an email forwarding service on it.
Baby steps.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I've had my website since 2002 so I have heaps of content. I'm in the process of switching it all over to Wordpress and into a nice, easily accessible format.
But some advice I've been given in the Wordpress meetings I've attended is this ...
If you are going to have a site on, say, travel ... there are much, much bigger sites than yours which will have cornered that market and when people do a search on travel, yours will appear on page 47 and hardly anyone will see it. If you are going to get closer to the top of the searches, you've got to be unique in some way. So your focus might be cruise travel ... but even that won't be unique enough, so maybe cruise travel for people over 70 in northern Europe. What I'm saying is that whatever your topic is, try to bring a unique spin to it.
You might also consider doing some blogging on your site's topic. Create your main page(s) and then create blogs as posts ... if that is how your software is set up. You don't have to go crazy with the blogging, but a blog post once in a while on a topic related to your main topic can indicate that you're current and that this is an active site.
Good luck!
Machka in Oz
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Morning, afternoon and evening, all...
The weight loss continues... Do your remember the old TVs that you had to wiggle the rabbit ears antenna on the top, stand on one foot and hope really hard in order to get the station to come in? I feel like that about my weight loss at the moment... Just doing the same things each day and hoping it continues.
On January 6, I was 211.5, this morning, one week later, 205.2. Not restricting what I eat, nor servings, although I know I'm eating less than I was, as I'm just not hungry the vast majority of the time. I wait to eat until I get hungry in the morning, usually 8 or 9 a.m., and after 3 or 4 p.m., I just don't eat anymore. About 8 p.m., I eat a few bites of something to pad my evening medications. And no, I haven't started on Wellbutrin yet. May just wait to start taking it until this weight loss slide stops. Which it will... but until it stops or reverses itself, I'm not changing ANYthing. I feel scared talking about it, as if I'll jinx it. Or my rabbit ears will fall down the rabbit hole again.
Allie, I haven't said lately - but I find you amazing and wonderful. The person you were years ago would have never considered going to Machu Picchu, but you fought your way clear of Tom's shadow and became an amazing, adventurous woman with drive and surrounded by friends. Love seeing all this happen to you and in you. You're a wonder, girl, and I'm incredibly proud of you!
Heather, you'll be glad to know that I've taken your advice, and will be ordering an elliptical delivered next week, once we're back from Kansas. It's the device that has always worked best for me, and the one I gravitate to in the gym, and when I told my husband I was thinking about returning to the gym, he suggested we buy one, and he'll set it up for me. He didn't like me driving down the mountain in the rain and the dark every day, and it is that time of day year round (well, dark, not necessarily raining).
Regarding the snake, Katla, I feel the same way you do--supposedly, the eyes have turned a bit hazy, so the thing is about to shed its skin, and no one in the family is picking it up right now, as they get "aggressive" when they're pre-shed. One can only hope they're still afraid to pick it up while I'm there. Gah. And Karen in VA, yes, he acts EXACTLY like a 14-year-old. Some men never grow up, and he's one of them. As a dad, he seems to be lots of fun, and he understands discipline, as well. As a husband, he's much-loved by my daughter. However, as a son, he treats his mama with zero respect. He will only try it with me once.
Off to the races, kids. I slept 8 straight hours (getting the whole sleeping thing down quite well these days, too, wonder if it's connected?) and have a couple grants that need writing!
Love y'all,
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Karen in VA
Thanks so much for telling me about Farley. Our pom was always large for pomeranians and weighed 16# before this illness took over. He now weighs 14# or less which the vet said is like humans losing a LOT of weight. He told us that with Cushings disease that the heart going is what kills most of the dogs. Your advice put that in a new perspective for me. I am going to feed him tiny bits of finely chopped chicken several times today and for each day he stays with us. He would never eat any type of canned or dry dog food or treats. I have cooked his food for the last 10 yrs. I can't stop crying and know I need to act more maturely about this.
Rori and NY Karen ~ Happy early birthday to you both and happy anniversary Karen. Rori, I hope you get some time to yourself on your day.
Barbara ~ Thanks for the explanation on BB&B.
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Machka - the site is just about me, with my name as the domain, so that media etc can get in touch with me if they want me to give a talk, write an article, do a podcast. Because I no longer have a normal publisher there is no contact point for me. I'm not intending to blog or anything, although I guess you never know! It will basically be a cv and description of what I can offer with some photos. The most important thing for me is that they forward emails to my Inbox. If someone has read my memoir and wants to contact me I can put the website on my Author Page on Amazon.
I would like to put a few old photos on there to supplement the memoirs. People can link to there from the books. It's easier than putting photos into the books.
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Awww Lisa,thank you.. love you too girlfriend..
In the last few years. I have learned I dont need a man to make me happy,I have great friends and a wonderful family and am truly blessed.
Being able to love this way has alot to do with forgiveness.. I forgave Tom for his indiscretions and poor Elena probably didnt know he was cheating on his wife... she is the type who would be mortified..and I would never spoil our friendship by sharing that..
Heather I watched tons of YouTube videos of Machu Picchu yesterday. And yes it will be the rainy season.. I have lightweight hiking shoes and moisture wicking socks that will hopefully keep me dry.. I am a way ahead of time person so once I get it all figured our will be packed way ahead of schedule.. not only that but getting excited about the cruise in October..
Packed my lunch and had my tea and will go and get Homer out before going to work...
Tomorrow i have to go and get signed up for pre TSA boarding.. have to pay 85.00 for 5 years .but its alot less hassle flying..5 -
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Well I managed to get through yesterday within my calorie limit. Got on the scale this morning and I am down another .6 pounds. So I have lost 4.6 pounds since last week. I imagine it will slow down soon. I don’t want to lose too fast.
Not too bad hunger wise. When I start to get hungry around 3 pm I drink 3 cups of water. It seems to stem the hunger.
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Barbara- Add when kids occupied making a mess with blocks to hubby sleeping yes can get everything done lol 😂.
Somehow found a pair of sz4 boys pants in the closet 2 of them hiding from the hive away bag! Couldn’t fit him if we tried everyone says how small is pants are if a pair accidentally gets put on. I still need to root through the summer clothes once summer hits. Getting JR to try in clothes is a fight I’m not ready for so I wait until the season try on a few find what fits get rid of what’s smaller than that as I go. Then 1 mass clean out here y there to root them all out if can.
CW 149.2 fluctuations ranging from 147-149.2 per day . Hoping to zoom down soon.
Looking forward to the last glass of orange juice I made from my tree. So sweet natural nothing added can’t beat it. A nice boost to root out any bugs trying to attack the immune system.
JRs willing to try new foods now! Yesterday he tried an orange slice,sliced cheese (used to have to be shredded or no go,y spaghetti ,
Sugarfree ice cream. Finally he’s realizing the same food every day isn’t exciting for anyone. Lol 😂 hopefully his taste buds can grow now.Helped seeing sister eating foods saying NO I’m Mommy’s baby! Lol 😂 she knows how to goat him on siblings always do.
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Lisa, It has long been my belief that "you can the boy out of junior high, but you can never take junior high out of the boy".
Allie, I can hear your joy as you write about the preparations for your trip. I traveled internationally in my 20's and in the US until about five years ago. Now I am content to stay home. I hope you'll enjoy every minute of your adventure.
snow on the ground this morning.4 -
Machka: I had the Shingrix vaccinations but DH refuses. I hope he doesn’t end up regretting it. My auntie had shingles in the last months of her life. It was horrible for her.
Rori: Happy upcoming birthday! Congratulations to your brother on his new job. I hope he likes it.
Karencpnp: Welcome!
Pip: Great foot shot of you and Kirby in your gorilla feet. :bigsmile:
Tracy: I’m glad you got your furnace repaired promptly. I have never experienced -26. BRRRR! :flowerforyou:
Terri: I like your 20 goals for 2020.
Karen in VA: DH and our dog both enjoy the benefits of CBD oil. They find it is very helpful at reducing pain/discomfort. We’ve been buying ours at ACE Hardware. Safeway sells it too, but they charge a bit more and don’t always have the strength we want. DH puts his dose into coffee, and the dog gets his on a cookie.
I’m looking forward to my yoga class today. I also have an open invitation to go riding at the stable. Arrow could use a bit of attention. Timing of the visit will depend on my energy level and the weather. I'm not a ball of energy this morning so I don't plan to go to the stable today.
The results of my bone density scan came back showing a bit of osteopenia. Doctor says she’s keeping me on bone density meds. :ohwell:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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klanders30 wrote: »terri love your 20 for 20 goals
Rori a day to oneself is a gift for sure. I am a big fan of soft-yellow paint color for bathroom. In another year or two we will have to repaint and I will be looking for that kind of yellow-our current yellow isnt quite right-some kind of green undertone I think.
This month we also will mark our 23rd wedding anniversary and my 58th b-day DH turns 57–we share a birthday and got married on that same day! Eloped to city hall —
NYKAREN
I painted our basement Daylight by Shewin Williams and love it! It is a soft yellow I do not notice any green undertones. I did use the low votive version because there is no air flow there and hard to open windows. I did have to use more because of using the low votive. I think a roller would have given me better coverage too. It really brightened up our basement. In that section of the basement there are no windows so it needy a cheery color.3 -
Oooh Thanks Margaret, I will look up that color. My summer project list is growing and I'm getting excited about that. So far I have:
--throw a party for my daughter and niece (both graduating college) and my DOS who is retiring, thinking open house type garden party
--have my soil tested and my friend who is a master gardener will come over and help me plan for a better veg planting this year
--clear out the basement and repaint the garage floor
--paint the basement stairs
--paint the bathroom, perhaps "daylight" by Sherwin Williams, it sounds like just the right color!
There is nothing quite like a summer project list, I don't always get to complete everything but it is fun to dream about nicer weather and free time.
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KarenVA I can't say our elopement was romantic, we had the license already so we knew we were going to get married, we just looked at each other and said why not do it on our Birthday?! So we headed out after both working that morning, city hall is a short walk from our house and we got hitched! Still felt pretty nervous and serious while the judge was speaking, my hands were shaking when we exchanged the vows, and hey I guess it STUCK cause we're still together for a total of 30 years-married 23. We did throw a party in the spring with family and friends but we just arent the type to have a lot of fuss or ritual. The good thing is we can never forget the date cause it's on our birthday, don't even exchange gifts, we're pretty low key! We may go out to dinner to celebrate and on our 25th we want to take a special trip, but we'll see how that shakes out.
NYKAREN4
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