WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Great news Flea!

    So sorry, Kay. Hugs for you.

    Congratulations, Allie!

    My turn to be awake early. I had a dream that my sister was rude to me. Those sibling rivalries run deep. Might as well get up and have breakfast.

    I laid out my calories in advance today. I can have a slice of pie if it's my only snack, and I do my dumbbells tonight. Looking forward to that even though I remember being disappointed by it before. It's just hard when my dad eats it in front of me at dinner.

    Annie in Delaware

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Terri - It's in the Express magazine. Or tomorrow in the People magazine.

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    They've given me a great double spread. :D I'm delighted.

    I did not sleep well, worrying about how it was going to look and if they'd messed it up too much, but it was intact and, apart from a few sub-headings, more or less as intended.
    Relief!

    Allie - Great news. Looking forward to pics.

    Flea - Fabulous news. <3 Soooo happy for you. XOXO

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx


  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Kay - many hugs, dear heart, hoping for the best outcomes for your dad.

    Flea - outstanding! So pleased for the good results.

    Heather - I keep forgetting to say congratulations on the story publication! Or maybe I did and I just don't remember. :smiley: Either way, so pleased for you.

    Karen - many good thoughts winging your way, dear.

    Machka - so sorry about the rib, but the vacation sounded wonderful.

    On my second cup of tea, and Corey just came through for his first cup of coffee. Not sure what the day holds... but at least it's warmer outside than yesterday. We're edging right around the freezing mark.

    Third night in a row where I've been able to get nearly 7 hours of sleep or more each night, really pleased with that, and it's making a difference in... well, everything. Easier to live through each day when you're not exhausted from the outset.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :)Allie,What a relief for all that the baby arrived safely. I hope Carmine doesn't get left out as everyone fusses over the baby.

    :)Michele, Jake knows how much I love dancing and how much I enjoy teaching my class, but he and the dogs are happiest when I am home all the time. The only reason I had to make decision was that someone wanted to use the room where I teach and I can't in good conscience insist that they save it for me but not use it. I have been OK one day at a time not teaching my class as long as Covid continues to spread.

    :)Kylia, We have been ordering groceries online and picking them up curbside for 14 months. It is so relaxing to sit in my chair and make my list, then show up in the car and have everything put in the back. We will often purchase things from the grocery store that might be cheaper elsewhere just for the peace and luxury of dealing with only one store.

    :)Flea, congrats on the good results

    :)Heather, Thanks for showing us what your story looked like in print. Congrats on your success.

    :) The US figure skating championships have started and I'm recording them. There are strict masking protocols at the event. It is sad to hear that some skaters have gotten Covid and can't compete. It makes my disappointment about teaching line dance seem less. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Skaters aren't the only athletes who seasons have been disrupted.

    :) I'm planning to have a lovely day with the usual dog walking, walking by myself in the evening, a meeting on Zoom, lots of riding my exercise bike and watching figure skating. Today is warmer and drier and the snow is nearly all melted.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    HEATHER Just read your story, enjoyed it very much. I had asked DH to buy the paper today as he has given up on news and newspapers in general. Congrats on getting it published.

    Kate UK ❤️
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member
    edited January 2022
    Flea: That’s such good news.
    Heather: Oops! My mistake.

    Dr Katie: (((Hugs)))

    Allie: Congratulations.

    Off to disassemble the rest of the Christmas tree and put everything in to eaves.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,517 Member



    Worked on Frieday then went to the soup kitchen. I swear, many times the food is pretty good. We’re to go to a Newcomer Winter Party tonight. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Jillian Michael Shred it With Weights DVD

    Julie – I’ve never gotten into visualization or meditation. As a matter of fact, meditation would probably put me to sleep

    Barbara – I’ve been looking for Great Value brand apple juice in 8oz bottles, Great Value unsalted crackers, Aldi’s brussel sprouts, cinnamon, juice, sardines, small boxes of tissues, edamame, phyllo shells, quart freezer storage bags, slow cooker liners, certain trash bags. Some of these items I might wind up having to buy a brand that I really don’t care for

    Talked to the manager at Burger King today about the fact that I’ll be leaving for a month to go to FL (I didn’t mention FL, just “our other place”). Honestly, I was a bit worried that they wouldn’t want me back but she kept saying “that’s OK, just note the days” Relief on my part

    KJ – love how you find the silver lining. I still want to be a kid in your daycare, or at least have my grandson in there. Would have loved to have had someone like you when my kids were little

    barbie – I’m so sorry you’re giving up teaching line dancing. I know you really enjoyed it. But I completely understand your reasons. Does Jake agree with you?

    Made soup in the IP. The plan for tomorrow is to make another tomato soup. Really, I’m running out of containers to put it in...lol

    Sorry if I posted this previously and forgot to delete it on WordPad


    I got a popcorn maker for Christmas. The first time I used it, it was fine so we threw out the box. Now, every time I make popcorn, the popcorn burns. Almost as if the popcorn maker can’t push the popcorn out. So we’re going to return it to Amazon, even tho we don’t have the original box. I’m sure this has happened to them before.

    Did Jillian Michael’s Shred It with Weights DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Xtrain All Out Low Impact HIIT DVD. I do wish the gym opened earlier on the weekend, but this’ll do.

    The Winter Party last night went well. I know that I went over calories. Had two glasses (small) of wine, the dessert, while small, had whipped cream on it, I think the seafood had some sort of cream sauce. But this is only one day and today I’m determined to get back on track. For the first time in a long time I had some pizza (that was the appetizer) At least it did have a thin crust!

    Karleen – so glad you enjoyed your day out. Now get back to good choices!!!! I know you can do it.

    Katie – try to take care of you, too. I’m so very sorry about your dad. Glad your sister is there now. (((HUG)))

    Flea – how very wonderful!!!

    Elizabeth – welcome! Sit a spell, put your feet up, and have a tall glass of water. Looking forward to getting to know you more

    Last night was the first night I used the at-home sleep study. The instructions say to velcro the strap, but I couldn’t find any velcor. It also says to tape this tube thing to your hand and I couldn’t find any tape. I did find that over night the pulse-thing didn’t make good contact so I’ll probably use some medical tape we have at the house. I’ll probably also do it for three instead of two nights in case this isn’t a good example for them because I didn’t have the pulse-thing taped to my hand.

    Jess called last night to say that her first interview with NC State (not sure if it was a phone interview or a video interview) went well and they want her to come there for another interview. She also applied to Colorado State and University of NC at Chapel Hill but hasn’t heard back from them. I know she’s going to get accepted, but who knows where she’ll go?

    Terri – it’s gotten cold here, too.

    Michele NC
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Morning ladies
    Well Tracy hasnt sent me pictures ,but Kyle came home to take a shower and change and showed me some.. and he is adorable..as most babies are dark hair and eyes.. ,im going to see if he will send me some of the pictures.
    He got some in the delivery room too..
    From what Kyle told me he was 8 lbs 2 oz and 22 inch long he isnt really sure on the length... but have to wait on the reveal of the name
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Allie ~ So glad to hear the baby and Tracy are doing well. Like Barbie, I hope that the new parents will include Carmine in the bonding process.

    Flea ~ Prayers that you will continue to get good treatment and positive feedback.

    Lisa ~ I just purchased 4 packages of ground beef at Walmart here. I will make sure that every bit is fully cooked and hope not contaminated although I did not see reports about the e coli in GA.

    Kay ~ Prayers continued for you and you family. So sad about your Dad.

    It has been very cold for Georgia for the last few days. The older I get, the more it affects me so am turning the heat up higher and wearing more warm clothes. I know that many of you have much worse cold weather than we in the deep South and just pray that we will all be able to pay for high heating cost this winter.

    Carol in GA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    YOGI ~ Happy Birthday!

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Allie – Congratulations on the new baby!!! :heart:

    Dr. Katie - I am happy that you are able to spend time with your dad at the hospital. It sounds as though your dad has had a tough time. I hope that he is able to go to rehab and continue getting better.

    Tracey – I have taken Christmas decorations down and put them in their boxes but they still sit in the garage until I can haul them up into the garage attic via a pully. It is a two-person job. I cannot imagine a -27 degree day. Plus 1 sounds like a huge improvement.

    Twisteralla – Welcome!!!

    Barbara – “Be still and listen-“ Brilliant and a difficult challenge!

    Terri – Congratulations to your granddaughter who is returning to Oxford to present her thesis and have a job. You must be a very proud grandma!

    Heather – Congrats on your publication in Express magazine &/or People magazine. WTG!!!!!

    Flea – Congratulations on your good health results. YAY!!!


    We have an overcast sky and the river is deep but not worrisome. I am planning to stay cozy and warm at home. The Christmas ornaments are in their boxes and waiting for us to haul them up into the garage attic. I am ready to get it done. I’m not sure about DH’s willingness to work on the project. Time will tell.

    Katla in NW Oregon
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Heather con very grats on the story.
    Michele fingers X’d Jess gets accepted to one of the nearby schools instead of far away Colorado.
    Pip happy Birthday Yogi! Cute pup sure grew up handsome!

    Note to self. After blotting dry the blanched brussels sprouts, do not dump the kitchen towels in the laundry basket. :sick:
    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Awe, Happy Birthday Yogi!!!!! You are an amazing dog, your coat is magical, sometimes so shiny, it looks like you jumped in a vat of black shimmery tar, other times just silky like you slipped on a black fur coat, (duh Rebecca it IS a black fur coat) but I mean a mink fur coat with buttons.
    Enjoy that cake!
    Rebecca
    (Dogless on Whidbey)
    WA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Kim ~ Levi is beautiful! :)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Flea, such positive news! So happy for you guys that the numbers on your tests showed great improvement!👍💖🙏
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    edited January 2022
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Good morning, my little chickadees. I was up early today to get in my workouts. I'm just about to go out to the local shops to get meat for the Sunday dinner and some bread. We did our main shopping on Wednesday, and our big supermarket had already filled all the Christmas shelves with Easter eggs. There weren't many gaps on the shelves even though it was quite early.



    Weather has taken a turn to cold. We don't get much snow, but we went to check up on brother-in-law's house up the country, and there was a smattering of snow on the hill he lives on.

    Granddaughter has returned to Oxford,. She has got a job, so will be remaining there after she presents her thesis.



    Take care all,
    Slowly catching up 😂
    Pg 18

    ☘️ Terri

    Terri- I LOVE your morning welcome. I had a great aunt that always called us her "little chickadees" Such sweet memories of her. Thank you for bringing back that memory this morning.

    I will be taking our Christmas tree down today too. starting to lean a bit from the one cat that was hiding under it I think. I love the lights but can't keep it up all year and I do like the empty space- won't stay empty long. We picked up two cat trees that will go in that corner.

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Great news Flea!



    I laid out my calories in advance today. I can have a slice of pie if it's my only snack, and I do my dumbbells tonight. Looking forward to that even though I remember being disappointed by it before. It's just hard when my dad eats it in front of me at dinner.

    Annie in Delaware

    I totally understand. Trying to get back on track after being off for months(and the scale showed it) and dh comes in with pizza one day, fried chicken another day, doughnuts or other stuff and continues to ask if I want some. No thanks. A little later, are you sure you don't want some- um, NO. He is diabetic and shouldn't be eating this stuff either but doesn't stop him UNLESS I am offering him something and then he throws the diabetic card in-
    Most of the time(after being on MFP for a few years and sticking to it) I am not tempted. Irritated but not really tempted. But, there are some times. I do eat it and feel so sick after, wishing I hadn't eaten it. Fresh, warm doughnuts are the worst. They smell great, taste great but I am sick within 10 min of eating them. No sweets in the morning for me-does this to me every time

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,039 Member
    Flea - congrats on good results

    Katybug - such a hard decision and it seems so sudden.

    Heather - congrats on the story.

    Barbara - in 2008 I had a pulmonary embolisim. In an effort at recovery I joined a laughter yoga class at our church. It focuses on using laughter with movement to exercise the different parts of the lungs. For example "ha ha ha" works the upper part while "ho ho ho" works lower lungs. We do some imaging and suit actions to that and usually finish with a guided meditation either sitting or lying down. At first it really stretched my comfort limits but my breathing grew better and eventually I became an instructor.

    Believe in you capacity to change. We,ve got this. Sue in WA

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    Stat for the day-

    yogi bday walk w/family- 2hrs 59min 55sec, 83ahr, 104mhr, 123elev, 3.0ap, 8.14mi= 784c
    Strava app = 900c
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    We found out why the meat/seafood department at the other Safeway was closed- someone had Covid and continued to work(must not have had symptoms as they do temp check before they can start work each day) and gave it to the whole department.
    Yesterday that same store had NO checkers at all- just self check out.
    We think that is what happened to the bank inside of that store. They are opening up on the 28th of this month.

    Debbie
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member
    Debbie: I have the same problems if I eat things like doughnuts. Why do we still do it when we suffer so much when we do. 😂
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Good evening all:

    Sitting here enjoying a cup of tea. Today has been very lazy. I picked up a cold and have felt very tired and miserable today. Late today I took a home test for Covid and it was negative, so that's good. Colds are still miserable! I will likely stay home from church tomorrow-no need to spread stuff around and on the off chance I had a false negative, I'll wait til I feel recovered.

    Kim in N. Carolina-glad you have gotten better insurance. More importantly, I am glad you have found a doctor to help you. I have been very fortunate with Insurance the last 30 or so years.

    Hoping temperatures are a bit warmer tomorrow. I would like to get out for a walk.

    Going to go back under my warm blanket and just stay cozy for the night. Will take some nighttime cold meds in a bit so I can breathe through the night.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

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