WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2013
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Happy day!
My brother phoned at last, after me thinking '"they don't like me any more" :laugh:
I have been emailing dates for a get together for ages. Anyway we are going to a lovely gastropub near here I booked for lunch on Friday 20th. Got to get there for 12 as they have big parties coming in later, but that suits us fine as they have to pick up their children from school. My brother is on his 2nd marriage so he has a 14 yr old and a 12 yr old as well as 4 grown up children and 8 grandchildren!
I am so glad to hear from them as we really get on well. They live 10 miles away, but are so busy with church, work, children, grandchildren, elderly parents, good works etc, etc, etc. it is difficult to find a time.
So - happy day! :bigsmile:
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Heather UK0 -
Happy to find this group! December goals: lose 5 lb more, maintain 3x week workouts, re-write my future vision statement, keep logging food, steps, etc. Eat more veggies! Drink fewer G&T's! Concentrate on core work and happy/encouraging self-talk. I guess that's enough for now.0
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Trying to keep focused, Both my parents are over 90 yrs old and Dad is in the hospital and my mother has been getting down right mean to my dad, Do all old people do that ? Its so sad watching her do that to my dad. My tree is not up yet either , each day I try to take it out I end up getting a call from my sisters pleading me to take a ride( 40 minute drive) and do something with mom to get her away from dad cause she is in the hospital fighting with him .
My goal for the rest of the month is to stay focused on making right choices. and pray for the best.
I doubt i will be seeing the scale moving any day soon since eating out = higher salt
Got a nice work out shoveling snow today
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mama nee, when is the last time your Mom had a good physical exam. No all old people are not like that. That could be a sign of some dementia. Seems like you are being pulled many ways and really have your plate full.
Joyce0 -
Heather - We're like Michele in NC - generally we are eating the Christmas Eve leftovers on Christmas Day. We like to simply relax. The Christmas Eve dinner is a lot of work, but such a pleasure. Like you I do love making food from scratch that tastes GOOD. I use three kinds of dried mushrooms pus fresh portabellas(and others if I can get them) for the mushroom soup. We ALWAYS plan for leftover soup :happy:
Mama Nee - I agree with Joyce's comment. Also, maybe your Dad's doctor could have a stern talk with her. Your Mom is from the generation that rarely questioned a doctor's advice. (That would be my mom). Caretaking long distance is draining. I did it from 1500 miles away for a number of years. Please make sure you do something to take care of yourself, like exercising, whatever works for you.
Had my first meeting today at the Y's Focus class on weight management. Looks like cardio is a big part of what we will be doing. The class is on the same day as my strength training class, so I can count cardio from that as well. I have been steady on my goal of increasing cardio from 10 to 12 minutes before strength training and am now doing an additional 20-30 minutes later in the morning for the Focus class.
Let's all be careful out there with the cold and ice!!
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Hi to everyone. I feel like I am losing control of everything again. Do any of you ever feel that way and if you do, what do you do about it? Just a quiet office day today, met with our college book rep who helped me with the new on line platform thing-y. As you can imagine, she must have left quite frustrated, but kept a smile on her face the whole excruciating hour and a half! It was not quite as cold today and we had nice sun, so it was pretty.
The “latch key “ kid is over again and the two of them are working on dinner and of course baking cookies. Looks like she will be here for Christmas. Oh well the more the merrier!
I went to aqua zumba last night and I was the ONLY person there, so the instructor cancelled. They have to have 3 minimum to do a class, so I just wandered down to the deep end and treaded (?is that a word) water for 45 minutes. I guess my reward for being good was a 0.6 pound weight loss this morning!
Joyce: I think it depends on vegetarian v. vegan. I know some vegetarians do eat those things, some don’t but a vegan wouldn’t.
Texasgal: I bet you are giddy getting rid of that foreign kind of hard white stuff….hmmmm what’s it called again?
Barbie: your line dancing sounds like fun with you all dressed in the season!
Molly: don’t be harsh on yourself. You have had a major life change plus the weather, plus any number of things. This is just me, but I found it so liberating to get rid of the value judgements. You just have not been eating or exercising to your plan, that’s all. None of us do it all the time either. Try to get rid of the negative feelings and just focus on what you plan for tomorrow.
Michele: now wrapping stocking stuffers is one of the few things I actually like
Katla; so glad you break wasn’t too bad! I can’t believe your hummers hang around in this weather
Dawn: of course you can join! Welcome aboard!
Viv: glad you are feeling better and you are looking forward to a nice long break
Grandmallie: so sorry you have this episodic stress with hubby’s outbursts.
DeeDee: always good to see you! And yes I am drinking…um….yes I am drinking, uh yeah, water, that’s right!
Margaret that is a good idea to find something you really enjoy. I will think about that and see if I can come up with anything.
Yanniejannie: a movie sounds like so much fun. I can’t recall who lived in SC either, but so did If for a few childhood years.
Artemususan: welcome to the group!
Heather: I so enjoy reading your posts! Not only do you have fabulous food, but just the way you describes things is intriguing!
Sue : did we know you were retiring so soon? Omgosh what a big change. Do you have any plans?
Rita: sending hugs to you too as well as for Alison to fend off the barking. That is one thing I wouldn’t be able to tolerate.
Mamacindy: yum a pot roast! One of my favorites!
Daiudi: welcome to the fun!
Jane I bet you had fun with the granddaughter and the cookie baking!
Marcia; it’s always nice to have new friends!
Lyranlis: welcome aboard
Mammanee: stay safe shoveling the snow
OK must run. DD#2 has screwed up yet another dinner so I have to fix it. She has totally stopped paying attention to what she is doing so I think I will be cooking from now on. Take care, Meg from chilly OMaha0 -
katla - phew! You can keep your snow, thank you very much.
dawnhegarty - welcome! I think around this time of year we all struggle, so that's why this group is extra important now
Joyce - that is so interesting how you have online yard sales. Do people ship things? We're always on the lookout for blowmolds and that just might be another way to find some. But, of course, I couldn't exactly go there and pick it up. congrats on the bike
You know, yesterday I had such cramps in my stomach, remember I was telling you all? Well, I haven't had them today and I'm wondering if it's happening when I eat a lot at one time. Tonight I spread out my dinner, and I haven't felt that way. hmmmm.
grandmalle - (hugs)
Really rushed tonight. Don't know why, but I was so very tired that I laid down for a bit before now haven't much time to catch up.
Today I did an hour of incline intervals on the treadmill (3 min 4mph @3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 3%etc.). Then had to take my car to be inspected. We'd totally forgot to put on new wiper blades so we had them do it to the tune of around $30. But they needed them in order to pass inspection. Then, since I was up that way, stopped at Aldi to get what I needed (not much). Then went to Sam's club since this one gal will be here Sun to watch Downtown Abbey and I know she likes the skinny pop, got a few other things too. I also needed to buy gas. Came home and we bought online for Jessica and Denise. then went to JCP to get another shirt for Lynette (I got one yesterday, had a $15 off coupon, and used my 20% off coupon), stopped at the Y to pick up this one coupon and came home, made an apple pie for Christmas Eve and put that in the freezer then made these sugar cookies. That's the last of the cookies that I'm planning to make. Now for horsduerves (or however it's spelled). Had a turkey soup (it really wasn't that soupy, added rice, forgot that Vince needed to eat earlier since he was going shooting so he just went out after shooting (which they usually do anyway).
Tomorrow is the Newcomer general meeting and then senior bowling.
I'm planning to do Jillian Michaels burn Fat Boost Metabolism DVD tomorrow. Can't wait for Christmas to get here, am expecting new DVD's
margaretturk - love reading about your intentional acts of kindness. Gives me some great ideas
barbie - I didn't realize that your bike didn't work! Are you going to be getting it fixed?
Heather - you always make me so hungry with your food, but don't let that stop you from telling us about it
Sue in SD - hope JJ is better
Rita - you can keep that snow, too. Jessica called and so did Denise, seems they got out of work early since their places were shutting down.
Invited Ken & Lynette to dinner, was planning on Sat. as the guys were going to watch some sort of blueray for 4 hours, but they have a party to go to so they'll come over Fri. Why did I invite them? In a way, I'm a bit sick of cooking and I should know that whenever Lynette has an opportunity to not cook, she takes advantage of it. Well, I froze the cake I'd made for Vince's birthday (banana chocolate) and we'll have that. Since Ken is allergic to chocolate I'll make these poppyseed lemon muffins. I'm just thinking of putting a roast in the crockpot
daiudi - welcome and congrats on the loss. I'm not so much of a stress eater as a boredom eater.
Marcia in NE Washington (the state?) - welcome! You have a good handle on what you need to do
Welcome everyone else new!
mamma_nee - that must be so hard on you with your parents. Some people as they age do get mean. Could be a sign of something else, tho. If I were you, I'd get it checked out. MIL had sundown, and they gave her some antidepressants for it, then she was much better
jfenner - good for you increasing your cardio!
Meg - when I taught at the Y, I held class even if there was only one particiant. Yes, we were supposed to have a minimum of 3. It really didn't bother me if they paid me or not (not like I was getting paid that much, anyway) but my feeling was "if they came for a class, a class is what they're entitled to. They paid their membership (which pays my salary). There was this one guy who had a spinning class, his numbers in the class were quite low and they eventually did cancel his class. Interesting this was that they weren't paying him at all. See, he was a Vietnam Vet with PTSD and his counselor recommended that he volunteer his time so he taught the class.
Michele in NC0 -
Hi all! Just to let you know that I am slowly recuperating. My wounds are 50% better, although I am still fighting an infection! I may be turning the corner though which is good news, I even lost a couple of lbs. which is a good thing. Got to get in shape for Christmas Dinner. Did my walk to the main road today - the neighbours were glad to see me out and about! My granddaughters helped me to decorate the house this weekend! One more present and a few more stocking stuffers and I shall almost be caught up with my Christmas Day preparations! I hear that my daughter is having a great time at Teex Firefighters' Campus in Texas. She has been sending us pictures on Facebook! I haven't had the chance to ask her if they were hit by the snow and cold down there! Keep sending in your daily comments ladies. I am enjoying them while I recuperate!0
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Hi gang! I'm still here, just have so much less time these days. There sure are a lot of new faces, welcome to everyone!
It's been horrific COLD weather here in NW Oregon. Ack! Not used to temps in the teens. Looks like we might get up in the 40s this week though, but it sure didn't get there today. :ohwell:
I'm trying real hard to be good and rid myself of a few extra pounds that "mysteriously" appeared in the last few months. :blushing: I'm just starting to read a book called Eating Mindfully, suggested by one of the ladies here. It's good - I'm not very far into it, but I can already tell it's going to help tame the food beast that haunts me still. Problem is, it's all in my mind. MInd games. And they're not fun games, either. It's a work, this journey. But I'm not giving up!
Meg, I've lost control a few times!
What I do when that happens is have a real good talk with myself and get my fanny back in the ring! Fight fight fight! It's misery at times, and it may take a few days of convincing ourselves, but we just have to get back with the plan. Wish I could offer you a magic wand or something! --- Poof! You're skinny! :laugh: I've wanted one a few times myself! 
Everyone take good care, and stay warm. Brrrrrrrr! :flowerforyou: jb in Portland 0 -
Hello to all our new ladies, nice to meet you
Snow has been falling here all day but it just makes the holiday spirit come alive, of course its dh that has to shovell!
Just a few more gifts and thats done, cards are in the mail and this weekend my friend will come over and we do our baking while
We get a visit in as well.weve done this for years so nice.
My brother is still in intensive care but hoping he will do better soon
Sister in law is home now thats good and my sister is still the same very week and waiting to see the specialist in 2 weeks
So life goes on....
I have stayed the same this week good thing and have got my steps per day moving up , have a ways to go with beating your impressive planks ladies if ever
Best wishes to all stay safe and warm
Juanita in sudbury0 -
Have you ever heard the saying that you never know how what you say affects someone. Well tonight I turned on my computer and went to MFP where I had three messages from MFP friends saying they were thinking of me. It made my heart glad. I've been really lost the last few weeks and couldn't find the strength to get back on program. Thanks to my buddies, I've got a new resolve to make my health a priority.
My December goals: 1. log my food. 2. Drink 8 glasses of WATER everyday and 3. walk at least 5,000 steps a day.
Sue in Cold, icy TX0 -
Michelle, the online yard sales are on facebook. My daughter told me about them. I like them because they are yard sale prices, not consignment store prices. I haven't seen anything about anyone shipping but these are all local in this city. And frankly if I am going to get something at a yard sale I want to see it for myself. You are getting something for a really cheap price and you may be getting real cheap stuff. I see a lot of coach purses, etc on there and I would really wonder if those are the real deal. But there re a lot of clothes, appliances, car parts. Something for everyone. If you want something to be shipped there is always Craigslist.
Joyce0 -
Have you ever heard the saying that you never know how what you say affects someone. Well tonight I turned on my computer and went to MFP where I had three messages from MFP friends saying they were thinking of me. It made my heart glad. I've been really lost the last few weeks and couldn't find the strength to get back on program. Thanks to my buddies, I've got a new resolve to make my health a priority.
My December goals: 1. log my food. 2. Drink 8 glasses of WATER everyday and 3. walk at least 5,000 steps a day.
Sue in Cold, icy TX
Welcome back! You've been missed.0 -
morning ladies,
sorry I didnt check in;last night, I worked until 6 yesterday we got about 4-5 inches of snow,,so I am the one that does the shoveling of the ramp and walk at work so I did that, last night I had my mammogram, I think things have come to a head with the hubby, wont call him darling because he is not, now I understand he came home and snowblowed the 2 driveways ,and had to feed the dogs, I called around 5;30 , we do not have caller id, so it rang about6 times he picked up the phone and screamed hello and slammed the phone back down.. needless to say I was stunned..when I came home he totally ignored me,i just washed my face and went to bed.he usually in the morning comes in to say goodbye to the dogs he didnt even do that.,
Really? I dont need this stress, he didnt even eat the dinner I made for him yesterday..
In my opinion I dont want to be stuck in a car for 2 days with this man. I can escape when I am down in florida, but will be stuck in the car for 2 days..
sorry to vent, woke up with a headache.. gee I wonder why..not much in the mood for exercise or even food for that matter:frown:0 -
grandmallie- Sending you lots of hugs!! I have been in the same position in the past and it is no fun. Be safe and remember you do not deserve that kind of treatment. Hope he comes to his senses before you begin the long trip.
Deb A in CNY0 -
Grandmallie,I have no advice to offer,but thinking of you & Hope you can make it to Fl without boppin him one:grumble:
Just a thought,maybe you can use ear phones & ignore what you don't need to hear! You are the one losing weight,walking miles,making separate meals,working every day,What is his problem.Does he need a check up or is this his " normal" way of treating ppl? Keep yourself safe & vent all you want. Pat C in Ohio. Where it was 8' at 5am:sad:0 -
Good morning everyone!
I have my potato baking in the oven for lunch. Don't have it often, but DH is off for his walk. It is a glorious sunny day here.
Mamanee - I agree with the others. It sounds like early dementia to me or has she always been like this. I'm not quite sure why the hospital is allowing this sort of behaviour - get one of the doctors on your side. Good luck!:flowerforyou: I have every sympathy with you. Several of my friends have aged parents and it is the most stressing thing. There is lots of help and advice available from charities. In this country we have Age Concern. I'm sure there is something similar. They have a wealth of experience with this sort of thing. You don't have to suffer alone.
AnneCaroline - so glad you are recuperating.:flowerforyou: it feels wonderful when you first are able to do things and get outside, doesn't it. A kind of miracle.:happy:
Juanita- good news from your family. You have had a lot on your mind recently. I hope they continue to strengthen.:flowerforyou:
Grandmallie - I can only add to everyone's expression of support for you. I know you will find a way forward. 
Listen to your instincts and your heart and you will figure something out. There are many options open to you, why not try writing some of them down to clarify your thoughts. Again, I always suggest a third party who is unbiased to talk to. When I was unhappy I went alone to Marriage Guidance, or there are other women's charities you can talk to for advice. I know you are a wise woman and very resilient and creative. Big hugs. :flowerforyou:
Bye for now, Heather in bright and sunny Hampshire UK0 -
thanks friends~
yes I am sort of between a rock and a hard place, even the dogs arent eating this morning...it is frigid cold here today..
yes I should probably talk with someone..
I have tried to talk to him,(not today) but at other times about his anger issues and he starts swearing at me and tells me to go ( well you know the rest)
really?I might not work 40 hrs,but I cook, and do cleaning, laundry,make food for him for dinner and lunch.. run errands ,pay bills,
I know he works hard at his job,I never have said he doesnt,I dont complain when he goes to florida,if he wants to do something with the guys at work.. go have a ball. but he constantly nit picks at me..
we went to counseling a long time ago and he wont go anymore,but I swear the man has a screw loose somewhere:huh:
I will get through it like I always do.. he doesn't do anything physically,but the mental abuse is getting old..
I have been through one divorce and and I dont need another under my belt, we would both lose alot financially ..
Oh well I will pray about it and see maybe once we get to Florida I can talk to him about some of his behavior in a different atmosphere:indifferent:0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Jb Nice to see your post!!! The book sounds interesting, please pass on some tips:bigsmile: !
Sue in TX I was thinking about you yesterday:flowerforyou: ! So glad to see you back!
Grandmallie I really don`t know what to tell you:frown: , so I`ll just send you a big hug and hope things with hubby calm down soon:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: !
Meg Are you sure it`s just water:huh: :laugh: ! Congrats on getting rid of .6 this week!
Running late this morning as usual :grumble: ! Have a wonderful day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee in finally sunny:glasses: but chilly NC0 -
Good morning from chilly NC,
At least the Carolina Blue is back. I was so thankful to see it yesterday afternoon.
Had a blast with all my girlfriends last night. Eric camped out back in the bedroom and of course I took him some dinner. We would have let him join us but he "declined". The food was awesome and I did eat more than I should have. But back on track today with exercise and logging my food.
Exercise yesterday was tough. It felt like I was slogging through a swamp! I guess it is time for a change up in the routine. Maybe I will do a Leslie Sansone DVD today instead of the elliptical.
grandmallie: I'm praying for you.
Trying to decide if I am going to go out and do some shopping today. Not really looking forward to it because I just don't have any idea what to buy for people this year. So far I only have one thing for each of the children. I guess I am waiting for inspiration to hit me! That and I need to talk things over with Eric.
Better get going.
I hope you all have a blessed day,
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Grandmallie, it breaks my heart that you are going through this with such a hurtful man. Please remember that mental abuse IS abuse! I have been through physical abuse and mental abuse and I can assure you that the mental wounds take much MUCH longer to heal. It took me about 20 years to feel like I deserved to be treated well. If he refuses to admit that he has a problem then there isn't much you can do by yourself except to take care of your own needs. Please call a safe house and see if they can give you advice. How long have you been married to him? Has he always been this way, or is it something new? Could it be something medical on his part? Is he mean to other people or animals? Do you have family or female friends nearby that you can talk to? When one of my friends got divorced for the second or third time, a bunch of us got together for lunch and celebrated. She was like you, she didn't want another divorce under her belt, but she's is so much happier now!
Good luck and please let us know how you are doing. A lot of us have been where you are, and we are worried about you.
Sylvia0 -
Grandmallie: You are in my prayers. Is there someone you can talk to, like a doctor, relative, or pastor? Hugs.0
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bumping again to mark my place....
Grandmallie, I'll add my prayers to MamaCindy's and send you a hug, too! It is hard to figure out where those behaviors originate.
When I am struggling with an issue or situation I sometimes type a document to write down all that I am feeling. Then I obsess with refining it to the nth degree to say precisely what I want. I may, or may not, ever use it, but find it helps me to crystallize all the facets for me. If I go forward I can present it, or it helps me to stay on point in a verbal discussion (heated or otherwise) -- instead of being sidetracked by my emotions. (So easy for me to be sidetracked....)
RE: Aging parents - we've been there, too, and it is not a fun place. Prayers for all of you as well.
Remember me mentioning the 66 yo choir director from a former church marrying a younger gal and her just having a baby in September? Unfortunately he had a quadruple bypass surgery just before Thanksgiving, which seemed to go well, but he has been readmitted to the hospital. If you're a praying kind, please lift them all up. Thanks....
Well, off to work again... Boss is away on business for a couple of days so it will be wild OR wonderfully quiet. I never know which...
Meg - I saw the Omaha temp on the news, YIKES! We had a low in the low 20's and there is frost outside -- plenty enough winter for me.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Grandmallie just a thought is your hubby maybe feeling threatened by your weight loss?
My hubby is very much the same as yours very vocal and a real drama queen at times, very hard to ignore
But now I just walk away.years ago I lost a lot of weight and he got really wierd too even for him, then through some talking he
Thought I would leave him now I was slimmer, yah like I needed another man, lol but thier minds are so different and sometimes they can't express thier feelings, at least my dh is like that . Certainly know how you feel and yes it gets old,
Hugs and hang in there
Juanita0 -
Sylvia~ no he hasn't always been like this, and no he is sweet as pie to the dogs,He is a worry wart about alot of things and bottles it up and then he explodes.
He has never hit me,and this has has just started getting worse over the past few months..
I just keep saying the serenity prayer over and over..I know it will blow over, and I will pray about it, please keep me in yours
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Hello, everyone,
Cold here, but sunny, and that sun sure is welcome as we have just passed thru another stretch of dreary, cloudy and rainy days.
Katla, and others with snow........would love to have some, we get it rarely.......growing up in Pa. and living in Mi. for 7 yrs. you would think I'd seen enough.
Heather...........Whole orange cake sounds marvelous; I've been eating those little clementines. Glad you are able to get together with your brother and have that all worked out! The other night when I was watching the French film with sub-titles, I thought of you doing this too.
My Intentional Act of Kindness yesterday was to phone and have lengthy conversations with two elderly cousins.
The car is fixed and back at college (finally!!!!!)..........final kicker there was finding out that DD had parked the car at the Walmart garage and TOOK the keys with her .......I asked her if she expected them to carry it into the service bay????? Chalk it up to live and learn; but really?????? Final bill came to just under $200.00
just what I needed.
Sylvia........hope Bruno is back to his normal, he sounds to be such a darling when he isn't in trouble.
mamma_nee.........I'd say enlist a dr. and have a geriatric psych eval done, sounds very much like dementia and your father cannot be allowed to continue in an abusive situation; it;s difficult, I know and my heart goes out to you.
meg.........like everyone else here, I just start over, there's no limit on the times we can do this.......sounds like the latch key child is becoming part of your family.....
Michele.........good for you for giving a class to only one!!!! I like your thinking!!!
Juanita...........best wishes for your brothers continued recovery
granmallie..........It's all been said, my 2 cents are document, document, document.........sooner or later someone: a lawyer, a dr., a judge.........someone, is going to want to hear the history of this abuse...........and you can go to therapy or such on your own.
Hugs to you, but please have a safe place to go (at any hour), and collect witnesses and documentation (kept outside of your home). It might also be a good idea to have a stash of cash with a friend available for you if an immediate need arises.
The Dallas Buyers Club was pretty good; amovie about the treatment of Aids/HIV in it's earliest days and based on true events. Certainly not an upper but I didn't fall asleep
my yardstick these days.
The Christmas lunch planning for the exercise group has fallen into my lap---after I said I was too busy the first time around; we were supposed to go this past Monday but cancelled due to so many ill so now plans must be started again.........not pleased to be put in this position.........will make a few phone calls starting today, not feeling the spirit at all on this one.
Got to run, take care all,
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Good Morning from the Land Of Ten Thousand Frozen Lakes,
Mamma-nee Prayers to you. Sometimes you need to come first.:flowerforyou:
Heather I am glad you heard from your brother.
Jfenner and DeeDee thanks for water reminder. I went and got some lime water.
Meg nice plan B when no instructor for water exercise.
Grandmallie sounds like a change in personality. What does his doctor say? Hugs to you. You deserve to be treated with respect.:flowerforyou:
Cindy sounds like a great night out.
Michele hope your stomach trouble are behind you.:flowerforyou:
Annacarolone healing thoughts. :flowerforyou:
jb I read Eating MIndfully too. It helped me recognize some of my trigger points.
Juanita continued prayers for brother and sister-in-law.:flowerforyou:
Sue warm thoughts to you. Glad you are finding your way back to health. I know hope it sometimes feels like one step forward, two steps back.
My intentional act of kindness is not to substitute today. I need to take care of somethings for myself today.
I decided if I cannot take out time to be kind to myself I do not have the energy to be kind to others. Saying No is sometimes an act of kindness in itself.
Margaret0 -
Hello Ladies!
So glad to be back :bigsmile: But so many pages to go through:noway:
Well we had a super time, met so many of our old friends and was happy to maintain my good eating habits.
NSV was squeezing in walk cum jog every day.....:blushing:
NSV was have not gained weight after a holiday
NSV was when old friends said I looked fitter than they ever remembered, but honestly most of the women seemed fitter than their husbands. Yay for all women:drinker:
Today feeling like shamming my exercise, will go for a short run tomorrow morning, as I train for the Pinkathon 10k run this sunday:bigsmile:
Grandmallie keeping u in my prayers.
All the rest of u my friends waiting to read up whats going on in your lives.
Wishing u all a joyous and healthy time ahead
Anamika from Mumbai0 -
It's nice to meet with women of my age.0
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Good morning from cold Nebraska. We got our first snow on Saturday and sure makes it feel like Christmas. I am trying to catch on reading. I get so behind. Welcome to all the new ladies. You have come to the right place for support.
Well I got my Christmas cards done and mailed. I thought I was cutting back, but alot of people we only hear from once a year. So I ended up sending close to 140. But recieving cards is one of my favortie things about Christmas. I have most my shopping done so think I am doing ok. I just keep telling myself to just take it one day at a time. I agree this must be the time of year for grazing. I find myself looking for something to snack. Last couple days been over my calories. I did lose .2 this last week.
Juanita--Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Sylvia---I love the story about the keys. Sounds like something I would do. Those dogs are lucky to have you as neighbors. I agree we treat our puppies like part of the family. They are never left outside and with the cold they are out and back in in record time. We have a fenced in yard and I like that. At night they sleep in the bed with us. One on top the blanket and the little one under by our feet.
Viv--I agree I enjoy the Christmas movies. I won't watch them until after Thanksgiving and then I watch almost everyday.
Heather-- Isn't it funny what the DGC get us to do. We have our DGD Paytn atleast once a week. She is 5 and just started school this year. Acouple weeks ago she wanted to play school, so DH and I are the students. Anyway she did not think DH was listening and so she kicked him out of class. It was so funny. But the memories are great. You lead such an interesting life I just love reading all you have done and are planning. Someday I would like to do some traveling. Take a tour of US on our Trike.
Rita--Hope you get the deal with SS worked out. It is so hard to correct something once they mess it up. We took this class from church by David Rasmy acouple years ago and he said you should get a copy of your credit report from the three major credit places once a year. When we were car hunting I though it would be a good time to get ours. Anyway they sent us a letter saying DH had no credit history. He is 59 years old and they have no history. We paid off all our credit cards acouple years ago and only payment we have is the house. They wanted me to send proof of who I am as their records don't agree with the info I gave them. What a mess.
Michele--good luck with the insurance reimbursment. I am still trying to get the check cashed from my insurance company to pay the guys that did the work on our house. I sent the check to BOA office in CA and the tracking showed they got it last Friday. I am still waiting for the papers we are to sign before they will send me a check back. What a mess.
Joyce--sometimes families can be so judgemental. Sounds like you and your brother are very caring and the adopted brother is lucky to have you in his life. It is easier to help someone who looks (NORMAL) but the ones that need our help are the not the pretty ones. We have to have Christmas with my son on Christmas eve and my step son on Christmas day. When the kids were growing up we trled treating them all as one family. Now that they are older and have familes of their own that does not work. So do the best we can.
Renny--glad your mom was not hurt in her fall. I agree being long distance from our parents is not easy. My mom and dad live about a 4 hour drive. Since dad had his heart attack I make sure I call atleast once a week. But worry about them. Last week mom had the flu and couldn't get up off the sofa for 3 days. Of course she didn't tell anyone of us kids. Thank God she has a good friend who came over and made sure dad got his meds and that they had something to eat. I do wish they lived closer.
Well I will finsh catching up with reading. Just wanted to check in. Hope you all are keeping warm and safe.
Blessed! Vicki GI NE0
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