WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2020
Replies
-
Rain rain rain That is what has been going on here for days. I don't mind walking in a drizzle and so far most of the heavy rains are at night. So much overcast can get old and always increases my coffee and hot chocolate intake. When I feel myself feeling down, I listen to my inspiration from my teen years, Sister Rosetta, and I am renewed. Here is Rain and Trouble in Mind performed in England 1964.
Heather Terri Are you by any chance in this crowd?
Fae sharping up her woodworking tools and studying boat building plans1 -
Yes they have face to face ,but because of thr breathing issue of course they think Covid right away..
Yes it is crazy and our covid numbers are rising rapidly... but like i said i try and stay home if i can...
I will have a chat with the dr online and tell them i think i know my body.. and this is an ongoing problem that is just getting worse..1 -
I'm not really superstitious.... but
I throw salt over my shoulder
I knock on wood.
I believe we create much of our own situation with "what goes around, comes around". Hmmm :-)
I always dress in the morning. I lay out my dog walking clothes before I go to bed, so I can dress and be out the door with Ella. I love seeing the daylight beat out the night. It's a peaceful time to walk and I don't have much traffic or competition on the trails.
Betsy in NW WA3 -
Katla I also welcome the rain, but a few days in-between with sun and no wind would widen my smile. These rains will sure be nice for next spring and it is predicted that we will have nice snow build in the mountains.
I use to love the wind during the warmer months for windsurfing or sailing and the single-digit cold for pond ice skating and the snow for skiing and snowmobiling. I must remember that just because I am old and don't partake in those activities anymore, that many do and I should be happy for them and not become a sour old bitty over the weather.1 -
Taxis we have a town of 50,000 people and only 1 cab!
RV Rita1 -
Lisa- I didn't know saying "Bless you" was a superstition! I always thought it was manners. lol
KJ (Kelly)
I've actually stopped saying "Bless you". I used to do it automatically, like when people say "Thank you" I respond, "You're welcome".
But I've had people ask me not to say "Bless you" and a few have become rather upset. It implies things they don't believe.
M in Oz
I say "Gesundheit." My grandfather said that and I prefer it.
Tina in CA0 -
Happy Friday the 13th!
What superstitions do you have? Here are a few of mine...- When I spill salt, I tend to throw a little bit over my left shoulder to prevent bad luck. Come to find out, this superstition is 5,500 years old.
- I was a painter's kid, so I don't walk under ladders, 'cause that's just good sense.
- If a cat runs across the road, I always check to see what color it is. I don't DO anything about it, I just check.
- I knock on wood.
- I still say "bless you," when people sneeze.
- Not sure if it's superstition, but I ALWAYS tell the people I care about that I love them when I get off the phone, or when I leave them or they leave me. Should either of us die, the last thing we hear should be that we are loved.
Later,
Love,
Lisa in AR
I do all of theses except the salt thing. Lol I think that I’ve already spilt salt, why would I add to the mess! Lol
And I do believe “What goes around, comes around.”
Gotta go to eye doc today, both of us.
Laters ladies!1 -
Barbara - How does that crow taste this morning? LOL I remember my Grandmother telling me that when I was young as I was always very stubborn when I thought I was right. DH would tell you nothing has changed.
Lisa - I have a few of the same superstitions as you.
- Don't walk under ladders - although like you, I thought that was just a safety thing.
- Knock on Wood
- Bless You - isn't that just good manners?
- I always tell people I love them too
- These are two more, don't rock an empty rocking chair and don't open an umbrella indoors
Heather - Sorry to hear you feel like you've aged 10 years. I hope you can do something to reverse that soon.
Kelly - Hope your Potty Boot Camp is successful. I don't wear dresses very often either. I did buy two summery ones this year and I think I only wore one twice. I don't know why I bought them. The other dresses I have were the two I wore to my daughter's weddings.
Fae - Getting dressed. My Grandmother and Mother dressed everyday. On Sunday's my Grandmother always dressed up and wore jewellery and usually a dress. She did this even on days she wasn't going anywhere. My MIL will bum around in night clothes when she isn't going out. Me personally, I tend to wear my night clothes through the day when I'm not going anywhere. If I'm going to be cleaning or anything I usually throw on leggings and a tshirt. A few years ago, I tried to make more of an effort to get dressed and not be in pj's all the time, I thought that would make me feel better.
I am so happy it's Friday, I am looking forward to tomorrow as I'm going to help my youngest decorate her first home for Christmas. My eldest is going as well and we are having a mother/daughter night with Christmas Movies and homemade pizza. On December 5th as long as we don't have further restrictions my youngest is coming to have a sleepover with her Father and I and we'll decorate our house.
I am so grateful and blessed that I am invited into these parts of our daughters lives.
Tracey in Edmonton2 -
0 -
Faith is napping ,Sean out running errands
I found if i bend down to pick something up or to put shoes on the breathing gets worse..1 -
Machka- I currently have one dress that fits and I bought it for one of my own kids graduation. I have one beach dress. In high school and during my single years I wore pencil skirts or mini skirts (depending on the event). I pretty much stopped wearing dresses when I had kids. I love a sharp pair of dress slacks or a pant suit.
KJ (Kelly)
I love dresses and skirts and have a whole bunch of them. That's what I usually wear to work. That may be why I'm feeling a bit reluctant to get a dress for my grad ... in my mind, it's not worth it to get something so fancy I'd rarely wear it, so I kind of want something I could wear to work.
I'm not keen on dress slacks, pant suits, jeans, or most pants ... I haven't found many that fit me very well or feel good on.
But the majority of "nice" dresses I saw were linen which I do not like ... it's scratchy, hangs like a sack, and wrinkles badly. Linen seems to be a big thing now. I also don't like pleats or lace or any sort of scratchy material and if dresses aren't linen, they seem to be made of some scratchy fabric I thought went out in about 1978.
Something like this would be perfect ...
https://modesens.com/product/giorgio-armani-sleeveless-jersey-dress-with-full-skirt-matte-black-16999108/
Of course, that is a $1000 Giorgio Armani, but ... details ...
(You'd have to knock a 0 off the end of that for me to be able to afford it!!)
Machka in Oz
I am like you when it comes to "scratchy fabric"- I don't care how cute it is or how inexpensive it is- If it doesn't feel wonderful, I will not even really look at it. I wear dresses often, love them, wear them at least every Sunday for church plus other times, especially summer time. To me, most are more comfortable than pants. The only pants I ever wear any more is leggings. Thinner in the summer, fleece ones during the winter. I can't handle pressure on my stomach from regular pants. Dresses/skirts tend to be longer for church but I did buy some shorter ones, just need to loose a little more to wear them again.
My favorite outfit that I am wearing now is Cuddleduds long sleeve shirt and my fleece leggings- cute but so super comfy. They are almost like a valour but stretchy and super soft.
I will not wear most sweaters- IF I do, I have to have a cotton shirt under it and none of my clothes have tags in them(I have always done this- ruined a few shirts when I was younger- drove my mom crazy- I remember crying in my room because of a sweater my mom told me I had to wear.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA1 -
Superstitions ... I grew up with a very superstitious mother so all of the above and then some! To this day she will not hand me a knife of any kind for any reason. To do so is to "sever the relationship." She will set it down in front of me, but not let my hand and hers be on it at the same time. I had to be married with the minute hands of the clock moving upwards to ensure that my marriage would be full/long ... so 1:30 the wedding started, not 2:00. We did not step on cracks ... seriously! We picked up pennies to bring good luck. Not to mention a bunch of things we did for the new year.
Lanette ... your dinner looks delicious!
Kelly ... here's high hopes for successful potty training. God love you.
Weather is changing. Highs of 80s earlier (which was record setting) and waiting on high winds and lake-effect snow the next few days.
After a few weeks of reckless abandonment with my food choices, I'm settling back in to more normal eating. I feel a heck of a lot better as a result.
Beth near Buffalo
3 -
grandmallie wrote: »Faith is napping ,Sean out running errands
I found if i bend down to pick something up or to put shoes on the breathing gets worse..
Allie Do you have a Hiatal hernia?0 -
Blessings, Vicki GI NE
0 -
Allie. Sending you a PM.
.0 -
Superstitions ... I grew up with a very superstitious mother so all of the above and then some! To this day she will not hand me a knife of any kind for any reason. To do so is to "sever the relationship." She will set it down in front of me, but not let my hand and hers be on it at the same time. I had to be married with the minute hands of the clock moving upwards to ensure that my marriage would be full/long ... so 1:30 the wedding started, not 2:00. We did not step on cracks ... seriously! We picked up pennies to bring good luck. Not to mention a bunch of things we did for the new year.
Lanette ... your dinner looks delicious!
Kelly ... here's high hopes for successful potty training. God love you.
Weather is changing. Highs of 80s earlier (which was record setting) and waiting on high winds and lake-effect snow the next few days.
After a few weeks of reckless abandonment with my food choices, I'm settling back in to more normal eating. I feel a heck of a lot better as a result.
Beth near Buffalo
as far as knives and superstitions- my mother in law and husband both will never give knives as a gift- You can give them a dollar or what ever but they are never just given. Don't remember the reason, may be same as your mom.
No whistling in the house, no opening umbrellas in the house- so many more but I can't remember them right now
Debbie0 -
My thing is I can't wear wool. Even a small percentage drives me crazy. This means that most high end knitwear is out of the question.
Even cashmere. I am very frustrated by this.
I have to wear artificial fibres, usually from M&S. This limits me hugely. My normal outfit is leggings, cotton under layer and some kind of sports wear top, or a cotton t-shirt, or a light acrylic sweater. I get into these every day, with a long acrylic cardigan if it's chilly. We keep our house at 21°C, 72°F during the day.
I do my morning exercise in pyjama bottoms and a tight, sportswear camisole. Afternoon exercise in the leggings and the cotton camisole.
If I'm sick I don't get dressed. It's a kind of signifier to me that I am ill. I stay in the same clothes until I'm better. How wonderful it is to get changed at the end.
And to wash my hair! Heaven! One of the best feelings in the world!
When I was sick in Mexico with food poisoning I stayed in the same loose shirt day and night for ages. When I see it now it reminds me of those days in the jungle. I had no Internet, so I texted Penny in the Pole to tell you all that I was still alive.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
I love Faith to pieces but she is going to srive the angels crazy!!! I had to turn the comforter around because there was a stain on it ,then she wanted the blankets changed ,heavens to betsy im beat trying to do all that lol
2 more hrs and then have to take my son home..3 -
I am new to this discussion thread but have been a myfitnesspal member for quite a while and I know that when I use it, I lose weight. However, in the spring I began to gain weight, especially when the gym closed. I am hoping to get back on track now that I am tracking and exercising again.6
-
Hi Gals,
Lisa – Superstitions - I do these also
• I knock on wood.
• I still say "bless you," when people sneeze.
I also blow out candles on Birthday cake and make a wish, and wish on first stars
Like many of you I don’t open an umbrella inside, but that is more of a safety thing, it’s too easy to bump something or someone.
Getting Dressed… so old habits die hard – or so the saying goes!
In my childhood family you NEVER came to the table for a meal unless you were dressed, and all food was served at the table… So I would get up get dressed and make my bed before breakfast, and I still do. I walk Levi early, come home for breakfast and then start work either off to a gardening job or start embroidery… Most days the clothes I wear to walk I wear for most of the rest of the day.
Leggings – I don’t own a pair, and most of the ones I see on folks are a ton to revealing for me, they seem to show every lump and bump and you can see your under clothing through them as they stretch around your bum. I just have never understood that choice, but I have never tried a pair on…. Ok ladies enlighten me, am I not looking at the right folks? Or being an old judgmental biddie?
Kim from N. California
1 -
Walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes today. Didn’t do anything strenuous (didn’t even go at the speedI usually use) since I had to go for my fasting blood work afterwards. Afterwards, ate a muffin in the car then went to Food Lion to get ice cream for Vince. They have Breyers on sale BOGO and I had a coupon. Soup kitchen later this morning but first I want to stop to see Lynette since I have some coupons for her. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Yoga Works DVD
Lisa – are they going to be giving you Cardizem XT (?). That’s what Vince takes for his a-fib. Did you have the ziopak that you have to send the unit back to the company?
After the soup kitchen went into Hickory to do some running around. First I went to the Salvation Army, but lately they don’t have anything decent. Then dropped off empty cat litter containers at a friend’s house. Then went to Publix to get the ground turkey breast I need (they’re the only store that carries it, everyone carries ground turkey), then to Lowe’s Foods to get the oat bran I need (they’re the only store that carries it), then picked up the glass for my jigsaw puzzle that we’re going to frame.
Barbara – good for you not having to take that medicine. I try to take as little as possible. Vince is waiting for “Vitamin E” to be developed (so he doesn’t have to exercise)
Sue in WA – I remember when Vince had to wear that monitor, he had a diary that he had to fill out when he felt his heart being “weird” (like he had to do this time). I remember that one of the things you could put down was “sex”. …lol
You know, and this is just my personal observation, I think we’re feeding more people at the soup kitchen. At the start of this pandemic I’d say we were serving about 120. Last week we made over 300 sandwiches and every person got 2 sandwiches. Today they made cornbread and were surprised at how soon it ran out. I’m assuming they made about what they usually made.
Lanette – I’m with you, I get ideas of foods to have that I might not have had in a while or something that I never thought of from the pics and also from looking at people’s diaries
Carol GA – we’re lucky, we didn’t get any flooding. However, some of the roads around here got flooded. Wednesday Vince and I went to Hobby Lobby and part of the road there was washed out.
Fae – I always get dressed if I’m home. I may not put on makeup, but if I’m in my pajamas all day, you KNOW that I’m sick. I also make the bed every day (or Vince does, depending on who is the last to get up in the morning --- and it’s usually Vince). Can’t stand anything around my neck . Talking about being dressed in seconds reminds me of that episode of “All In The Family” where Archie got on Meathead’s case because he put a sock and shoe on before going to the next foot. Archie thought you should put socks on both feet and then shoes on both feet. Good memories
Skirts and dresses: I tend to avoid them if I can because I don’t think I look good in them. Shows off the cankles. I do try to lay out the clothes (workout, etc) for the next day.
Beth – I never heard of getting married with the hands facing up. Sounds neat!
Meidson – welcome!
Michele NC
1 -
Betsy in NW WA: I’m not really superstitious, either, but I occasionally knock on wood—usually my own wooden head.
I don’t waste salt by throwing it over my shoulder. It is something my mom used to do.
Faetta: I’m enjoying the rain today, but I’ll be happy to have a bit of sunshine when mother nature decides to send us a sunny day.
Tina: I always say Gesundheit when it is appropriate. I have German roots. My grandmother’s family came through Ellis island in about 1899/1900. They had family members in Kansas who sponsored them.
Meldson636: Welcome. Stop by often.
Kim: I don’t know anyone who wears leggings. I wonder whether wearing leggings is popular with skinny teenagers. Members of my yoga class wear yoga pants. :ohwell:
Oregon has had a surge of CoVID cases and there is a question about whether the sports club will have to close again. It is not good news for my yoga class. This is what the governor said today:
“Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced the most extensive set of restrictions since her March stay-home order -- once again closing some businesses and restricting social gatherings -- in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus across the state.
She will limit all bars and restaurants to takeout only, close all gyms, prohibit indoor and outdoor gatherings to no more than six people from two different households, limit capacity at grocery stories and pharmacies, and allow churches and faith groups to accommodate indoor crowds no larger than 25.”
Today is Friday the 13th. It looks like yoga classes will not be held for a while. I’m glad that I went today. I'll miss yoga and my friends there.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
0 -
I'm taking a survey. Are any of you experiencing toilet paper and/or paper towel shortages?
Things are still OK in my area of SW WA State. Hard to find my "favorites" but there seems to be plenty of brand X in both the TP and paper towel realm.
Lanette
Sunny (for a minute) SW WA State1 -
40
-
Here we go again! Two-week freeze for Oregon. Basically the same as going back to baseline.
Two-week decree including Thanksgiving No more than 6 people and no more than 2 households represented in one location, whether indoors or out, public or private property. Masks are required to be worn at all times, indoors or outside, except while eating and drinking including private property and your own home.
My plan is to eat and drink constantly all day while inside and to sleep with a sheet over my face as a mask at night for the next two weeks. I will wear a mask out while walking even though no one is within 100 yards. I have never been to jail and don't plan to start now.
3 -
Betsy in NW WA: I’m not really superstitious, either, but I occasionally knock on wood—usually my own wooden head. I don’t waste salt by throwing it over my shoulder. It is something my mom used to do.
Faetta: I’m enjoying the rain today, but I’ll be happy to have a bit of sunshine when mother nature decides to send us a sunny day.
Tina: I always say Gesundheit when it is appropriate. I have German roots. My grandmother’s family came through Ellis island in about 1899/1900. They had family members in Kansas who sponsored them.
Meldson636: Welcome. Stop by often.
Kim: I don’t know anyone who wears leggings. I wonder whether wearing leggings is popular with skinny teenagers. Members of my yoga class wear yoga pants. :ohwell:
Oregon has had a surge of CoVID cases and there is a question about whether the sports club will have to close again. It is not good news for my yoga class. This is what the governor said today:
“Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced the most extensive set of restrictions since her March stay-home order -- once again closing some businesses and restricting social gatherings -- in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus across the state.
She will limit all bars and restaurants to takeout only, close all gyms, prohibit indoor and outdoor gatherings to no more than six people from two different households, limit capacity at grocery stories and pharmacies, and allow churches and faith groups to accommodate indoor crowds no larger than 25.”
Today is Friday the 13th. It looks like yoga classes will not be held for a while. I’m glad that I went today. I'll miss yoga and my friends there.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
NOT a "skinny teenager" and I love my leggings. I tend to wear longer shirts,that cover my butt or wear thicker ones. I wear them for comfort!. My mom who is 77 also wears them all the time. Her and I actually ended up wearing matching ones Saturday when I was up there(I bought them for her for Christmas last year)- I usually don't wear read but have these in three colors and wear them all winter-
Besides being so super comfy, I don't have to alter them!! At 5', other pants always have to be hemmed.
Debbie2 -
Allie - Maybe you need to go to an emergency department.3
-
Leggings – I don’t own a pair, and most of the ones I see on folks are a ton to revealing for me, they seem to show every lump and bump and you can see your under clothing through them as they stretch around your bum. I just have never understood that choice, but I have never tried a pair on…. Ok ladies enlighten me, am I not looking at the right folks? Or being an old judgmental biddie?
Kim from N. California
You're not an old judgmental biddie. I think the same thing about many leggings I see on people. That being said . . . I do love my 'yoga' pants. I am wearing a pair today at work.
And I have this one. Love it!
Working comfy but professional,
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
1 -
Debbie - My MIL says you can't give a knife as a gift without some money attached to it either. Also, can't give an empty wallet to someone.
Kim - I will only wear leggings with a long top as I agree with showing all. I don't think it is an old biddie thing at all.
Katla - Fitness groups closed here effective today. They haven't closed gyms only teams and groups. They are also closing bars and pubs earlier as too many are trying to use them as a nightclub which hasn't been open since March.
Ok, that was a quick break, back to work
Tracey1 -
Debbie: I'm happy that you and your mom get along so well and both enjoy leggings. You are lucky to be together and enjoy one another. :flowerforyou:1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnAQATKRBN0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions