WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2013
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Nancy - many times I'll have one of my bran muffins. They are high in fiber and make me want to drink a lot. Usually, and I say *usually* that helps. But I still have to sample at least some of the dough. It's almost like an addiction.
Today started out with my going to WalMart. I was thinking that I'd probably need more egg substitute for tomorrow. I took it to the Y with me and put it in their refrig while I took the deep water class. Then I put it in the refrig at the Green Room while I volunteered there. I tell you, the shows for this weekend are almost totally sold out. Then I came home, had lunch (tuna on a tortilla), went in the pool, then did some running around. Went to Kohl's (I almost died when I saw the price for pillowcases!), Target, then Sam's. I do need new headphones, I can't find what I'm looking for so I think I'll have to go to Best Buy. Home for dinner. Jessica and Kris should be here later tonight.
Tomorrow is farmer's market then yoga. If the guy with the sweet corn on the cob is there, I'm going to buy, buy, buy. Really, don't have anything else planned for tomorrow. Jessica is going to leave here Sun to drive Kris back to VA and go to work, but she'll be back Tues night.
She has an interview at NC State Vet School on Wed. I know somewhere in there she has a dentist appt.
Cleaned the spa today. That's a good way to dry the back of me before going in the house. Jessica and Kris might want to use the spa tonight.
Oh, gotta tell you the news. I got an email from Bryan. Talk about shocked. I emailed him twice saying "thinking of you". The second time I asked for his new address. Didn't get that. He did say that they are now on the island of LaReunion, they have an apt., bought a car, that he is happy with his boss, Diana is working and looking for more work at the airport (don't quite understand that, but that's OK, probably doing translation)
Joyce - I always love reading your posts, they are so uplifting. Thank you. Good luck on your walk
grandmalle - I always feel that God's plan is the best plan. Sometimes I just wish I understood it. But then again, it took me 30 years to realize why His plan to take my mother when I was so young was really the best plan. You didn't offend me one bit with your post. I was raised Catholic, too. Every Sun going to church, I still remember wearing a big hat because I didn't have time to take the rollers out of my hair....lol You sure are one busy lady. How do you find the time to get everything done? Great NSV. I gave a pair of pants to this lady to make smaller. I really should have had them in a 6 only I got the 8. I had another pair in a 6, so I hope she can cut them down to the same size.
Heather - I just can't get over how great you are with dh. Truly inspirational
Welcome everyone new! This is a great thread
Sue in SD - when our furbabies hurt, we hurt, too. You're probably right, I bet she's playing the sympathy card.
Sylvia - I know what you mean by people looking at you at the gym when you're laughing at something they can't hear. I get looks when I start dancing and they can't hear the music....lol
janetsilver - oh, that's happened to me, too. Sometimes it just takes your body a while to catch up with itself. Also, I've found that no matter what, even if I'm below on the total daily calories, if I eat something in the evening, I can be absolutely guaranteed that I'll gain the next day. I take the body test on the Wii, but don't use that as a definitive weight (besides, it doesn't give me a number, only the number of how much I lost/gained)
Got the book "the Cure For Everything Untangling Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness" along with another rebounder DVD from Amazon today. I wanted this book and didn't feel like paying the shipping so, trajedy of all trajedies, I had to order a DVD to bring the total up. Isn't that a crying shame?????????? I'll probably do that DVD Tuesday just so I can be sure there's no problem with the DVD.
Rita - congrats on saying "no". I had a mini-NSV today while I was in Sam's. They were giving out these samples of donuts or muffins and I actually had my hand reaching for one but then drew my hand away and walked away. Unfortunately, when I got home, I did have two cookies. Shouldn't have. Didn't really need them. Hope Jessica and Kris finish them up so I don't have to look at them
patceoh - I agree, water exercise can be very demanding. You don't feel it, tho...that is...until the next day
Sue in TX - and your spaghetti squash wasn't real "watery"? I'd give it a try if that'll help. I cut mine in half, took out the seeds, roasted it cut side down, and there was still a lot of water from the squash.
I'm going to post this so that I mark my spot.
Michele in NC0 -
:flowerforyou: After not doing my strength training on Wednesday, I was determined to not miss it today.......I woke up tired after our trip to Victoria yesterday and staying up hours past my usual bedtime. I walked the dogs for less than our usual two hours and taught half the line dance class followed by going out to lunch with our friends who went to Victoria with us.:bigsmile: We had shopping to do at Costco on the way home (I ate no free snacks and bought only the items on my list:bigsmile: ). I told Jake that as soon as I walked the dogs I wanted to do strength training. He said he wanted to do it with me but wanted a nap even more I resisted the nap idea and did my strength training and did everything on the list and an extra set of three things.
:bigsmile: Our trip yesterday was awesome…..beautiful weather, good friends, lots of walking, and three restaurant meals with sensible eating. Eating in a restaurant is always a sodium filled experience and thus my weight was up two pounds this morning.
:flowerforyou: I consider myself a “spiritual omnivore” and I welcome helpful spiritual advice from all paths…….putting my will and my life into the hands of a power greater than myself has been the basis of my life for years. I’ve also learned that a good idea can come from anybody, so I try to listen with an open mind.
:yawn: :laugh: :yawn: The dogs want to go for another walk and I may go to bed even earlier than usual.
Barbie from NW Washington
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
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Heather: Your DH is a gem. I wonder if he realizes it and tend to think he doesn’t. I’ll bet it is impossible to tell him how much you value him often enough. If I was going to a place where my long ago BF was sure to be, I think DH would be a bit unsettled—despite me throwing over the other guy and picking him. Will your DH go with you? Good luck at the opening. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
Rita: from TN Congratulations on two wonderful NSV’s, passing up the offered drink from DH and being wise at the work picnic.:flowerforyou:
SueMiizZou: IF you’re consistently logging at deficit and not losing I’d look at sodium and alcohol as possible causes. Water helps combat both issues. Hang in there. Welcome to the group.:flowerforyou:
Grandmallie: Congrats on the Boss noticing how well you’re doing. Big NSV!:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Sue in TX: I’m a cool weather girl. You’ wouldn’t catch me playing any sport at 91 degrees with high humidity. You rock!
Michelle: Congrats on hearing from your son. It sounds like they are trying to build a life. Keeping my fingers crossed for more good things as time goes by.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
DH and I spent most of the day sanding failed deck flooring off of our upper deck so that we can put on new and do a good job. It was hard, but we worked like a good team and got through it. We rented a 4” belt sander and took turns operating it so that we each got plenty of breaks but the work kept on. Next there is detail work, removing the deck railing temporarily and then the primer coat. Lots to do. I hope I sleep well and nothing is cramping from over use tonight or tomorrow.
Be well and happy.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
September goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.0 -
HI!just got in,spent 3 hours looking for a dress for daughter for homecoming,to no luck.
Fd was on the go,stayed under,but not the best food.
Exhausted,gonna shower and relax.
HUGS
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Happy Friday night, Ladies! Hope you have all had a great day. Mine has been great, spent the morning with my little elder friend. Took her to get her hair done, out for coffee, stopped at the grocery store, and then back home so she could rest. While we were waiting for her turn at the washing stand, we met another woman who will be 102 next month! So, 98 + 102 = many, many years of Wisdom! It's really something to think about isn't it. What changes have these women experienced? What hardships have they lived through? What joys have they appreciated? And, they were both smiling, sharp-minded and happy......life is good. I was blessed today to have this experience.
Grandmallie- I do not take prednisone, but I do take other huge pills & have difficulty w/ swallowing them sometimes. For me, warm water makes it easier to take the pills and a little breath mint takes away the taste. They are just nasty! :frown:
Nice compliment from your boss. Things like that really make you smile, don't they. :happy:
Sylvia- A chair! Sneaky little devil! Agility training sounds like just the plan for him. Of course, as you run the course with him, you'll get some extra steps in each day! That sounds like a win-win situation!
Nancy- Love the quote- I need that on my fridge!
Janetsilver- Welcome! I really can't tell you why some weeks things work well and other weeks things don't. I, too, have done the week "right" only to find no loss or a slight gain. Could be water weight, could be muscles are defining themselves, could be a gremlin..... Just keep working your plan, and it will work. It's not a fast process, but it does work.
Vicki- Overeating and Alcoholism are closely related in the illnesses catagories because they are both based on sugar addictions with very negative physical/emotional/mental consequences. (IMHO) In OA, we talk about the irony that overeating is the only addiction in which you actually can not, should not, and aren't expected to totally and completely abstain from the substance which is giving you the grief! I really can live the rest of my life w/o an alcoholic drink, but I can not live my life w/o food. It isn't a more difficult struggle, but it is a different struggle for those of us who are compulsive overeaters.
Joyce- Have fun with your walk tomorrow! :flowerforyou:
Rita- My partner has a short-haired Jack Russell terrier. She is almost 14 years old, and I love her to pieces! She is a rock hound. If you throw a rock she will chase it and bring it back. She chews on them, so her front teeth are pretty well shot. When she grins and shakes her stub, she looks really ridiculous! We surely do get attached to our critters, don't we. Have fun w/ movie night, I can smell the popcorn from here! :flowerforyou:
I did ok with my food today, even ate some of those nasty vegie-things, but the cravings were bad. I think after the big binge, I am going to have to work to retrain my brain again. Once again, two steps forward....one step back. But, that's ok, I see which direction I need to go.
Have a good night everyone...... I wish you all peaceful sleep, uninterrupted sleep, and happy dreams!
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Wow, how have I missed this thread! You ladies are awesome!!!!
I have been on a clean eating (as in all organic, no processed or GMO foods, gluten and dairy free) diet for 4 months now... I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and all the complications that come with it... I decided to make a major lifestyle change and lose weight in the process... I am happy to say I saw my doctor today and I no longer have to take several meds as my disease seems to be under control... my HCT is normal without the EPO shots as are my liver function tests... I have to say I am no longer complaining about the cost of this diet nor the prep work, just call me June Cleaver with the apron and pearls :-), as I much prefer to drop the bucks at the market then to docs and hospitals...
Now that my health is on the up swing have been allowed do an easy walk... Looking forward to losing more weight, my goal is 145, and continue my healthy ways... Would love to get to know you all better... Way to go Women over 50!!!0 -
phoo, Grandmakkie is right about the Prednisone. They aren't big pills but oh they taste terrible. You have to do something to make sure they don't touch your tongue, roof of your mouth or throat. It's a challenge!!!
When I was working and the good ol' days had semi private rooms, my favorite patients were when I had two old men in a room together. Men generally didn't have as much whining as a lot of the women do. But when they wold start talking about their first cars, working on the farm, first jobs or whatever it was so neat. They had seen the first cars on the road to having a man on the moon. Who else could say that?? They are just so neat to work with. The hospital was doing some major construction in a side lot and installing a big MRI department which involved a lot of digging and took a long time. Those two old men could just put their chairs by the window and just watch all day long. They didn't need a TV, books or anything else. They had big machinery, big digging was exciting!!
Well my husband is really pushing coming with our daughter and I tomorrow. I know one of the things he is looking forward to is the fried greasy foods from the food vendors. He says if he knew Michelle would still be going out to eat with us on Sunday he would feel better. I guess I never realized he was so insecure.
Joyce0 -
Just trying to keep up.........but I'm not doing very well at it. :sad: Thinking of you Vitamin F ladies. Best wishes (as always).
Lin in Central Iowa
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Hello to all!! Just bumping to find my spot. Sue in SD0
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Bumping to find the new thread. It has been an exhausting week and I'll have to work some this weekend as well. Boss travels Sunday night, and did not get everything done today, so we'll be in the office Sunday afternoon before he leaves town getting the presentation ready.
We had a company come this week to pressure wash the house, all the concrete and the fence. Looks fabulous and they'll be back in a couple of weeks to stain the fence. It would have taken DH and I multiple weekends and they were done in a few hours. Such luxury to pay someone to do these things....Yay!
Going to bed - hope everyone has a full night's sleep!
Gail, metro ATL0 -
I'm so happy that it's Friday. Work is finally getting busier which means I'm more tied to my desk. In one way it's good because it's more likely that head office won't close our location but on the other I don't get to walk around as much.
Made it to the Y tonight, did 75 min of strength training and walked 1/2 mile around the track. Dare I say it :noway: ....I actually looked forward to going tonight. I am feeling better & stronger since joining the Y though my sleep is getting worse. hmph
I hope everyone has a great nice, sleep well. Sandy from ON 0 -
having a heck of a time posting here again. thanks everyone and hope this post attempt works. what a great group of women, so glad I found this thread.
took my measurements and had lost 3 inches. so something be happening!
more later,
Janet0 -
Bumping, found you, it wasn't so easy, I don't get it! Why the new thread?
Nancy in AZ0 -
:flowerforyou: Barbie. I am happy you had a good day in our lovely Victoria!
:flowerforyou: Nancy, when a thread comes to 500 posts, it locks, and a new one is started.
Donated blood today. Once every couple of months. This is not a money making business, which I believe it may be in the USA. In Canada, as in my country of birth, the Netherlands, blood is donated by volunteers, just because. :bigsmile: My dad donated blood for as long as I can remember. I am carrying on his legacy.
:grumble: I had wine and pea soup for supper. Quite the combination right?!
Now watching Dateline. Love watching Dateline on Friday nights.
Cheers!
Renny0 -
morning ladies,
well it is a tad nippy this morning 51 degrees,
only gonna be in the low 70's today.. but this is my kind of weather.. Fall is my favorite time of the year...sitting having my warm lemon water,and have a pair of the DH sweats on.. I will use these for knockin around the house and working in the yard...have sorta been sleeping better,except getting up about 4-5 times to pee:grumble: oh well so long as the scale is going down I dont care, lost 10 oz. yesterday :happy:0 -
Bumping - so I can join this thread later! :flowerforyou:0
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Well,DD & her hub left yesterday. We had a great 9 day visit.Too much eating out & going here,there & where ever....including 2 days at the Ohio Amish area. Talk about food!! Had a apple fritter,but kept myself to calorie allotment.Probably not the best food choices,but tried to do as best I could.Breakfast was the best part.....DD is also an early riser,so we enjoyed our protein shake & then sit around in pj s jabbering away.
Lunch was usually a snack of fruit,maybe turkey & cheese with a side of cucumber salad.Out for dinner was the norm.The truth is,I haven't been on the scale ...won't till Thurs,but am satisfied with the effort I made to eat a bit lower cal & healthy.It is a learning
Process,much to remember ,a lot to put in practice.
Patpho,"Overeating and Alcoholism are closely related in the illnesses catagories because they are both based on sugar addictions with very negative physical/emotional/mental consequences. (IMHO) In OA, we talk about the irony that overeating is the only addiction in which you actually can not, should not, and aren't expected to totally and completely abstain from the substance which is giving you the grief! I really can live the rest of my life w/o an alcoholic drink, but I can not live my life w/o food. It isn't a more difficult struggle, but it is a different struggle for those of us who are compulsive overeaters"
Never heard that before.Sugar addiction? Can I ask about ppl who don't care for sweets? Was recalling an uncle & a friend who drank too much.
Missing my baby now,at 48, she will always be my baby
Hope everyone has a good wkend. It's 46* in Ohio this morn,great sleeping weather.Going for a long walk in a few minutes,then spending this day at home.....sounding good to me. Patceoh0 -
Good morning ladies... I am sitting here planning my day.... Meeting my DIL's dad and stepmom later... going to do so sightseeing in our fine city then have dinner out... I am stressing a bit because at home I have complete control over the food I eat... I am going to have a cheat night and that is all there is too it...
Have a great day all and plan on checking back with all you lovely ladies daily!!!!0 -
Good morning,
It's a chilly morning but I absolutely love it. I love the fall.
Grandmallie - I get up a few times every night to pee as well, I swear I might as well just take my water bottle and empty it into the toilet. I'm glad you are sleeping a bit better.
Weigh in day and I lost 2.2 lbs of the 4.6 that I gained last week. I really wasn't expecting any loss this week as i started the strength training this week.
I'm off to the Y for some cardio this morning then meal planning & grocery list.
Have a great day everyone Sandy from ON 0 -
Holding my place. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Jill in western MA0 -
Holding my place. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Jill in western MA0 -
Holding my place. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Jill in western MA
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I was able to talk to DD on the phone last night , heard DGD's greeting, and complimented my SIL on getting things taken care of so that their home wasn't ruined in the torrential rains. They live in Boulder County, CO. Their neighborhood is like an island in the flooding, and they are much luckier than many. They've been able to get groceries, so all is as well as can be expected. Most people in the county do not have flood insurance. Why would they? It is usually very dry. I'll bet very few people in the area have flood insurance unless they live right next to a stream. I hope there will be FEMA help with home repairs available.0
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I was lost and couldn't find the thread! I thought nobody had posted in a whole day, and then I found out the thread was locked. It felt like my family moved away and didn't tell me. Hah! Now I'm back on track.
Rita - yes, my friends and I think he must be part Jack Russell. There are things about his physical appearance and especially his personality that scream Jack Russell. We know he is half whippet, so that is an odd combo. We're going to do a DNA test just for fun. He's smart as a whip, and he sure doesn't get that from his whippet side of the family.
I got my flu shot yesterday so my arm is sore. I went swimming this morning though, and it didn't bother me too much. My poor hubby is actually coming down with the flu right now, so I hope he doesn't share it with me before my antibodies kick in. He's a teacher so he's always bringing home some kind of crud.
Today we are trying to clean out junk from the garage so we can get two cars in there in the winter. We remodeled recently and a lot of junk accumulated. So today we are hauling it off to recycling. That'll be nice to get done.
Have a great day!
Sylvia0 -
afternoon my lovlies,
Im truckin right along.. 10,000 steps already, lawn done,gym, done, doggies walked, and then to the showers and off to the see my FIL, then to walmart,sams,and dinner...
I find that the more you move, the more energy you have.. so thats why the exercise works, and watch what goes in the mouth.. basically that is all you need, watch what you eat and move...
Hope everyone is having a sparkly day:flowerforyou:0 -
Bumping, found you, it wasn't so easy, I don't get it! Why the new thread?
Nancy in AZ
Once a thread reaches 500 posts, it starts a new one. It is not unusual for this one to have to start over twice in one month! We are a very chatty bunch.0 -
Where I live here in the US you don't get paid for donating blood. You do get paid for donating plasma which can also be very important. When people were paid to donate blood they found that so many addicts were donating just to support their habit and there was evidence of HIV in the blood donated. So they can't do that now. But the areas around our local plasma center really doesn't look like a safe place to be because of all the low life that are surrounding the building. You see you can't smoke in these buildings either and so they all congregate outside.
Katla so sorry to know that you have family there in the Boulder area. Sounds so scary. I see the videos on TV. We do have flooding here in Evansville but not to that extent at all. We do have the historic 1937 flood that made history. We have the Ohio river right here and there are several large creeks. We live no where close to either. I will pray for their safety.
Joyce0 -
HI EVERYONE...
I'm back. I went off of MFP for a while, and found that I missed logging. I know, sounds weird...but I did. SO, I'M BACK.
I also missed all of your posts.
EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Drink your WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
Sunny DARLA from OHIO......(sorry have to this..>) "GO BUCKS"!0 -
Marking my spot. Been on vacation for a few weeks & can see I have loads to catch up on!0
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Hi all! I just found this thread, and just started my weight loss this past Monday. I have a lot to lose-almost 100 pounds. But I'm determined to do it!
I'm 52 years old, married, my three children are grown, I started a garden for the first time in my life this year, and I am just ready to get back into the swing of things and doing things for myself! I was diagnosed with Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis about a month ago even though it's hard to walk at times I'm not going to give up and just sit down. You all sound like a fun bunch so I thought I'd join in.
Mary from Southern Illinois0
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