WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2013
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:flowerforyou: Heather, I found this picture on glitter graphics and posted it to say that the wet, cold, dark of this time of year are beautiful and should be embraced :bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: Renny, I go to a site called www.glittergraphics.com and search for images, then copy the BB code and paste in my post.....:bigsmile:0 -
Just bumping to save!0
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I am new to myfitnesspal.com and good to see women over 50 encouraging each other through this lifestyle process of transforming into healthier women. I look forward to participating in the group too.
When I see some of your posts of rain and snowy weather, this is something we have been praying for in the central valley of California for years as we are experiencing serious drought conditions, and currently are experiencing an Indian summer, with temperatures in the 70's. I would welcome winter back into the valley which would be a blessing too.
I am a single mother of four beautiful children, and six grandchildren, and I am very proud of each one of them too.
I am still trying to adjust to the empty nest syndrome, and being single can become very lonely. Despite being single and lonely, I have found a good support group within the community, I have been in therapy for over ten years. I believe that I have finally reached a point where I realize that I must exercise and eat right to not only lose weight, yet, to fully recover in a wholistic healthy way.
I look forward to hearing from you ladies, and thanks for having this forum to share.0 -
Welcome-ShellyLynncon.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
We had tornado warnings,passed thru some tomes nearby.Thankful for being safe.
Barbie,love the pic u posted.
HUGS to u all
Jane0 -
:flowerforyou: Welcome ShellyLynncon - you have come to a supportive group of women. I often drop in to take in some Vitamin F (F stands for friends). I like the way these women support each other and not judge each other. I wish you well on your journey.
Renny0 -
Meg - when we go away, we have someone who comes into the house. They feed the cats, play with them, give any meds that are needed. It's worth it. Would you believe that Vince started putting up the Christmas tree today? Yes, it is depressing. But on the other hand, I know that Christmas is so soon after Thanksgiving this year (it's late this year), and if I leave the Christmas things to do until after Thanksgiving, there is no way that I'll get everything done. There was still popcorn from last year on the tree! When you're coloring your hair, you must have some clothing that you wear that you don't care if the color gets on. I colored my roots the other day and got some of the dye on my bra. Fortunately, I only had on my bra and panties at the time.
Did an hour of training games on the Wii today. Then made a pepsi cake (never made that before). I was going to take it to Jessica's but it stuck to the pan. I'm thinking that it really needed to cool in the pan longer. So I made another one, but this one I'm going to let cool in the pan longer. Right now I have a beer bread in the oven. I'm not a beer drinker so I have no idea if it'll be good or not. This is the first time I'm trying this recipe. Well, what's the worst that can happen? Update: the cake is still sticking to the pan and it's been cooling for almost 45 minutes. I'm thinking that maybe its sticking because it's so sweet, there is just so much sugar in it.
Tomorrow I'll do some yoga at home, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class. That cola cake that stuck to the pan? I'll give half of it to the people at the place where I take the extremepump class. The other half I'll take to mahjongg tomorrow night.
Ohhhh..I got this email from someone samm-some numbers. This person told me that they'd like to *kitten* to my picture. I blocked this person. Unfortunately, MFP doesn't notify them that they've been blocked, you just don't get their messages. I want nothing to do with this. How disgusting can you get!
Tomorrow there is a get together of the Busy Hands group. This is basically a group where you do handcrafts. Then they're playing rummikub at 1 (I probably won't go that early if I go at all). Then mahjongg at night. If I go to the Busy Hands or rummikub will depend on the weather. We got more of these water cylinders to hold the pool cover down so if it's good weather we'll probably put those up.
We went to Lowe's Hardward, Vince needed more stakes for the decorations and he got some pressuretreated lumber which he's thinking that he'll put under the connections between the extension cords so that he doesn't have to wrap them in electrical tape but yet they'll be up off the ground and not sitting in standing water.
We go to see TSO this coming Saturday. I know that Lynette wants to go out to dinner afterwards. I need to make something for Jessica and Kris to have -- I'm thinking one of the triple chocolate cheesecakes. Not sure if Kris likes cheesecake or not.Every time I just look at that deep fried apple pie, my stomach feels yukky. Oh, I wish Vince would finish it, or else try it and let me throw the rest out.
DeeDee - you show those boys whose boss!!!! lol
katla - not everyone is ahead of you on Christmas shopping....I'm not! Haven't even started. Jessica had one of those Wonder Horses when she was a baby. She used to rock so hard that she actually broke the head off it. We used to put the back end under the sofa so that she wouldn't ride it all over the living room. Did she ever wear away the rug under where it was! But she really did enjoy it!
Shelly - welcome!
Well, since this is a new thread, I'll post this now to mark my spot.
Michele in NC0 -
Nov 17th. Today I am thankful for God's wonderful protection. He has brought me through so many things and today may be another one. My family thinks I am a cat since it appears I have nine lives. Some day I may tell you about some of my near death experiences. I am grateful for His protection daily.
Tornadoes all around us, some have been devastating but so far we are OK. In fact we have a pretty blue sky out there.
Last night I tried doing a plank. I'm not sure if I had my back as straight as it should have been but I did 30 seconds. I think riding 10 miles a day for several days in a row has really made me tired today. I't 3:20 in the afternoon and I am still in my jammies.
I can relate very much to a husband making you feel like you are worthless. I know it isn't my husbands opinion of me but when he gets angry that what he does. I know sometimes he is actually mad at himself and instead of calling himself names he extends it to me. One thing he does that he knows pushes my button all the wrong way is to call some one who has a handicap placard on their car mentally handicapped. Now granted the person driving the car is doing something irresponsible but that doesn't mean they are mentally handicapped. I have really had to learn how to pick my battles with him.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
I am amazed at how busy you all are, and so sorry to hear about the car crashes several of you have had and the difficult hospital times some of you have been through. I will gradually catch up as I get to know you better!
My weekend sounds very tame, and is nearly over... and haven't done much... have turned in the evening, always a time that is difficult, to crisps, etc. I did a collection stint for Rotary in the nearby shopping mall in aid of the typhoon in the Phillipines (counted that as exercise walking up and down with the heavy bucket!) and then long session yesterday and today (after church) trying to reclaim our garden which over the years we have neglected (being political, every March, April and May, we are working hard delivering leaflets, so weeds take hold, and we never catch up). The brambles are rampant, and all the shrubs have grown into trees, while trees have seeded themselves! Still pulling them out and chopping them down is like a 'green gym'. And we have endless work to do, so am trying to spend a couple of hours every day, weather permitting, out there.
Unfortunately... well fortunately, really... DS#1 who lives in Japan skyped us, with his partner, and had a lovely long chat to them both. Meanwhile caught up on emails and admin jobs that needed doing (like renewing my computer virus protection), and booking a hotel for our Lib Dem national conference next March.
Anyway, aiming to get down to the gym a couple of times this week, and be out delivering leaflets so getting some exercise too!! Have a good Monday, you all, better health and drive carefully!
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Cheers from South coast of UK
Faith (florawanda are my first two names I only use online)0 -
Looking for or willing to start a weekly check in group.
I'm looking for folks that want to check in weekly on how they are doing. I can't quite do it daily and just getting my food and exercise into the system is a lot daily so doing a daily check in for other items isn't realistic for my schedule. Check ins can be framed anyway you/we want. If you want to do weight or food or exercise, planning all the above, whatever your starting point is remembering not to do too much at once and just add in what is doable.
If you are interested get in touch with me and we can figure out what works.
I'm 49, about 175 lbs (maybe - I weigh in tomorrow for the real number) and looking to get on the move for losing weight. Haven't picked a number yet just want to get started.
Hope to hear from you.
Kelly
Seattle0 -
I am never going to lose anymore weight at this rate:grumble: I am starving....
i just downed 2 bowls of plain shredded wheat bites with unsweetened almond milk, and It will take me all the way up to my exercise calorie.:noway:
its depressing, but I guess it could have been something worse0 -
bump.. for the new thread.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
:frown: I've just seen the news with weather reports from over in the USA. Looks like some of you are getting bad storms and high winds.
Hope all my friends 'over the pond' are safe
:frown: Apparently we are supposed to get some bad weather in the UK soon. One newspaper had the headline 'killer chiller on the way' I'll have to dig out my thermals! Time to put my summer clothes away me thinks.
Well time to hit the shower then bed.:yawn: :yawn:
Take care and keep safe.
Viv UK0 -
Just checking in and catching up with the posts. Today I'm thankful that I can just jump back in after being MIA for almost a week.0
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Just checking in. My DD went to aquafit this morning with me. Grocery shopping done and then home to bed, I've been battling a migraine ever since.
Welcome-ShellyLynn, come back often and post as much as you want. We love to get to know you.
Stay safe everyone that has those thunderstorms/tornado.
Back to work tomorrow Sandy from ON 0 -
hi Kay! looks like that is 2 of us just jumping in to catch up Hope all is well with you. 0
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Just checking in quickly to let all who are in the path of the storms that I am thinking of you. Stay safe!!
Deb A in CNY0 -
Storms have all passed us. I don't know how much rain we had but that's OK. No heavy winds or tornadoes!! I hope everyone here is safe and sound tonight.
Might be in trouble. I was looking for a good pair of western boots for my youngest GD for Christmas and all I was finding were fake leather with poor reviews. My daughter found a pair on Amazon.com that really matched what I wanted and they were leather. So I signed up for an Amazon account. Since I have found the delight of ordering on line this year I just might be in trouble.
Joyce0 -
Hello to all: Had a crazy weekend and it seems the time just disappeared. I cleaned pools on Saturday morning until about 3:00 and then we went to a handbell concert here in town. They had a workshop during the day and then played at 5:00. The guest conductor and bell choir were from St. Olaf college in MN. It was really fun to watch all those people playing with all the different techniques. This morning I sang with Joyful Accord a small ensemble at church and also with the chancel choir. We sang at both the 8:00 and 11:00 services. Got home about 12:30 and then went to the Community play house for "To Kill a Mockingbird". Excellent production! DH and I shared a burger and fries at Fuddruckers and now am home but I am way behind on transcription.
All of you please try to stay out of accidents and medical facilities. Hope all those near the bad weather are safe.
I have not put up any decorations so far and probably will not put up much this year as we are going to Seattle area to spend Christmas with kids and DGD.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to all with victories especially this time of year. Sue in SD0 -
Shelley Lynn Con from CA: Welcome to a great group. Good luck on your journey to better health.:flowerforyou:
Michele: I have a mental picture of you coloring your hair that makes me smile. I don’t know if we’ll put up decorations early or not. One of the things we decorate is our sailboat, and we’ll be doing it on the first nice day we have available. We can turn on the lights any time. They can be turned off any time, too, and taken down when it is convenient. I am so sorry someone sent you such unpleasant messages. I’m glad MFP blocks them as needed.:flowerforyou:
Faith from South Coast UK: It is nice to know a bit more about our “florawanda.”
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Kelly from Seattle: Good luck finding a weekly group. We’re here every day, and you’re welcome any time.:flowerforyou:
Grandmallie: We all have our over the top days when we eat too much. Good luck getting back with the program. You’ve been amazingly successful here. Hugs.
Viv UK: Nice to hear from you. Stay warm and safe.:flowerforyou:
I spent a good long while sitting and knitting today, but did get a dog walk in with my neighbor. DH and I also went grocery shopping and have stocked our cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. The freezer has no room left and we’re discussing a bigger one. Of course we’d just fill that one, too. DH has in mind to give this one to one of the kids. I see the seeds of envy and bad will in that idea and don’t know how to handle it beyond put up with this freezer. :ohwell:
Be safe and well.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
November goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Focus on fitness: cardio and strength every week
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Hi everyone! I am Deb from SW PA. Just decided to try joining in a group cuz I've been feeling kind of alone in this weight-loss thing. You all sound like a great group of ladies! I lost 30 lbs from jan--june, but then I just hit a plateau & have been just going up & down a few lbs ever since. I'd like to lose another 20 lbs. I have been going to the gym 5-6x wk & I feel healthy, so that part is good. Been worrying about the holidays coming, so I thought a group might help with that, too.0
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Helloooo...
So, the PT came and gave Dad a real good stretch massage. Got him on a table and worked all the limbs, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, wrists, you name it, he worked it. He even got Dad in a frog-legged position! Never thought that was possible. After 2 hours, yes, that's right, 2 hours, he applied heat, then ice packs for 20 minutes. Said it draws the metabolites away from the soreness. Dad was exhausted and slept after Mike left and today did the heat/cold therapy on his hips for sciatica---yes! Barbie! Ice IS our friend.
Grandmallie- I agree with Katla, you have been very successful on this program and even though our DHs get on our cases, we accomplish so much! Look at all you do, cook meals, tidy and organize AND hold a job! Geez louise (as you would say). My husband is constantly harping about expenses and how he pays all the bills. Well, yeah. If he wanted me to be responsible for all that, we would be living on the street in a cardboard box. The personal successes and the small thoughtful gestures you do are what make you a wonderful personl.
Michelle- that creepy guy. Why is it that men are always the creeps? Women can be annoying but it seems men are the creepy ones. A guy at dinner last night told me he has a business that sells rehabilitation programs to federal and state penal systems. He said that he has a program for every type of criminal behavior EXCEPT sex offenders. He said they don't rehabilitate. It's something in their chemistry that doesn't change with all the therapy. Ick.
Kitty cat is curled alongside my leg and toasty warmy.
Hi Shelly_ welcome to our world. Let us know how you're doing with your MFP program. I try to log everyday...essential to controlling my kcals. I also try to move all day long...I clean as I go, and that's non-stop!
The storm went through our city but no severe damage although Acorns were flying like bullets! My Halloween/Thanksgiving corn shuck decoration was blown over so I ditched it in the woods and took the pumpkins over to the doorstep. I then blew out the courtyard between the backdoor and garage of all the leaves and debris the storm left behind. Treadmilled for 30min and baked chocolate chip cookies for Dad and DH and three loaves of banana bread for some friends at the bridge center.
Watching I Dream of Genie...not my favorite, I do like Bewitched(clothes are so cute on Elizabeth Montgomery) and Dobie Gillis.. (on early in the morning)...they were dancing at the soda shoppe!
Toodles all!0 -
Hi My lovely mfp friends. Overslept this morning and missed church. Went to the furniture mart and got a new dishwasher and furniture for the guest room downstairs; a day bed, chest of drawers, and night stand. It will all be delivered 12/7. We could have had it the week before, but didn’t want people installing a dishwasher while we had company!
I am grateful that we can afford to buy this stuff when so many people are doing without even basic necessities. I am also very grateful that we didn’t have any of the tornadoes and other bad weather today,
Kathy: welcome back! Did you have any of the severe weather today?
Joyce: wondering about you and your weather too today
Katla: you make such a good point about how easy it might be to solve problems if we only tried instrad of cried!
Heather: if you ever need a new job, come cook for me!
DeeDee: so glad you are still bossing those boys around! I am in the midst of doing my highlights now. It sure does look a ton better!
Sylvia: good that there are some meds you can switch to and try. And losing weight is the best thing you can do!
Barbie: it’s fun to have some alone time, isn’t it?
BJ: you have much to be grateful for!
Grandmallie: so sorry DH has hurt your feelings. Keep using those arms and the soreness will go away faster…are you eating enough?
Jane: darling picture, It’s hard to believe she is that old already!
Eileen: hope you are not getting sick and that the extra rest will make you feel better!
Lin: hope you didn’t get that bad weather either!
Shelly: welcome aboard! Sounds like you have lovely family
Michele: when I color I wear panties and an old towel I have been using for decades LOL. So no worries about the clothes but I do stay in the bathroom with the vinyl floor because at our old house some dripped on the carpet once. That’s a horrible message you got! Wierdos everywhere I guess! So tell me what is the benefit of the plank?
Faith: all that gardening is a lot of work!
Viv: looks like the winter weather is heading everywhere!
Sandy: another pesky migraine! Hope it goes away soon!
DebPA: welcome to the group!
Well gals I’m about to head for bed. DH feels really tired and like he’s coming down with something so I may get some extra “ just in case” sleep. Oh! Forgot to tell you. I signed up at walgreens for their step program. You earn rewards for exercise, weighing in , setting goals, AND you can like your fitbit to the site and automatically get rewards. Sounds like a good way to get some extra perks! Take care all! Meg in still-nice Omaha0 -
Watching I Dream of Genie...not my favorite, I do like Bewitched(clothes are so cute on Elizabeth Montgomery) and Dobie Gillis.. (on early in the morning)...they were dancing at the soda shoppe!
Toodles all!
I loved the Dobie Gillis show, too, but I haven't seen it in decades. I LOVED Bob Denver as Maynard G. Krebs, and later as Gilligan. Thanks for the reminder. How do you watch them? Local TV, Direct TV, or Dish?0 -
Hi gang! This always happens to me. I never realize the thread has split off, till it occurs to me that nobody has posted in a long time. I'm such a goof!
I'm feeling a lot better today. I slept great last night and today have been up and around a little. Finally got to take a shower! I even cooked dinner and did a load of laundry and walked partway along with hubby and the dogs. He held both dogs, as I'm not supposed to lift more than 5 pounds with the right hand and 10 with the left. Even little Bruno weighs more than that, and he pulls like a freight train.
Hubby said something nice to me today. After I got dressed, in a long sleeved deep purple tshirt and my black yoga pants, he said "you look very sleek in that!" He's not one for compliments, so that was really nice to hear from him. I think I like "sleek". I came home from the hospital with a colossal fever blister on my lip, so I feel a little gross. His compliment was nice.
Tomorrow I can drive again. Yea! I have a lot of shopping to do. And an appointment with my GP at 1:00.
Have a great Monday!
Sylvia0 -
Jumping in to save my place!0
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Katla- Antenna T.V. It's not cable, I have one of those digital boxes and it only gets local tv, but I like all those old shows. There are 3 stations that have all the old shows...Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Gilligans Island, Brady Bunch, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Danny Thomas Show, Gidget, The Flying Nun, The Monkees, Andy Griffiths Show, Sanford & Son. Rifleman, Rawhide, The Real McCoys, The Untouchables, Rockford Files, all day long something nostalgic. Bewitched, I Dream of Genie, Dobie Gillis, Back to back for an hour. Perry Mason, Love Boat, I Love Lucy. Green Acres, Petticoat Junction. They are all on these 3 stations. Oh, and then there are marathon days where they air the same series all day long! I have not seen The Waltons on these stations, though. They are on cable.0
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Oh I forgot...one of my favs...Leave it to Beaver.
My husband likes those shows too. He watches "What's My Line?" on youtube. He knows all the panel...Dorothy Gilgallen(?) Bennet Cerf ? Kitty Carlyle, who else? I can hear him laugh sometimes, he watches episodes all evening long.0 -
Sylvia you be careful tomorrow shopping. From your friendly cardiac nurse in Indiana0
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:flowerforyou: Morning all
Just got back from out dog walk and thought I'd check in - so far no one seems to have suffered any damage due to the storms. :drinker: Hope the rest of you are okay,
It's my Monday off work so will be going into town later with mum to get a few things from the £1 shop. I usually stock up with things like toothpaste shampoo and conditioner. I need to look for a few more Christmas presents too. I don't know what to buy hubby this year, as a little extra present this year for my daughter I thought I'd make her a little hamper of all things she likes/needs.
My hubby's birthday is on 7th December, so we usually wait until after that before we put up our Xmas decorations. This year we have a fibre optic tree - bought it earlier this year so not sure how it will look. Last year the cats were still quite young and kept trying to climb up our artificial tree :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Had to keep putting the baubles back on every morning :ohwell:
This will be our first Christmas without our lovely dog Tara - DD is still grieving and said she feels like there's a hole in her heart
She had a special bond with Tara.
It's a bit milder here this morning, made the dog walk with Frankie much better, I love walking, but I don't like cold frosty weather!
I love Amazon! I buy lots of things from there, I've ordered my grandsons pressy and recently sent two cat blankets to a small animal charity in Hull that I found on face book from their wishlist. DD hates shopping so does all her Christmas shopping online with Amazon, she finds some lovely unusual gifts too!
Better get a wiggle on I need to log food - I've lapsed again in that
Happy Monday.:flowerforyou: :drinker:
Viv UK0 -
Hello friends:flowerforyou:
Its my anniversary today, so what better than reading all your posts and being here. School reopened after the diwali break....... so feeling good getting back to routine.
I had typed out my post yesterday after a lovely walk n the beach with hubby but deleted what I selected instead of copy......
I am so glad about Sylvia, Joyce and Barbie..... all doing so well:bigsmile:
The pictures of all the grand children are simply adorable......
Everyone who is losing weight...... shrinking in size...... a shout out for all of you
Grandmallie sometimes we need to eat a little more for a few days and then go back to eating fewer calories to break a plateau, I was told.
I love reading all the NSVs..... gives me so much to watch out for rather than just the numbers on the scale. It also makes me thankful for so many more things. Like I feel stronger and fitter than I have ever been..... getting to set new goals...(. Plank for 2 mins):flowerforyou:
:bigsmile: Katla loved your analogy of your dog being shut in the closet just one push away from freedom....... wonder what all I have missed out through self imprisonment:grumble:
Wishing everybody the very best
warmth and prayers to all the ladies here
Anamika from Mumbai0
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