WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014
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Good Morning,
Drinking water.:drinker:
Heather I just finished the book Look Me in the Eye a story biography of a man who lives with Asperger a form of autism, The Horse Boy is a documentary of a family who travel to Tibet to get help for their son with autism. Both helped me understand better what a person and those who care for him/her with this condition goes through. There is so research out their now that is looking into digestive health of these individuals as an underlying cause. I wish I had known more of this when I was teaching full time. I did have autistic children in my classroom. In terms of education using an I-pad is a great tool for working with students with autism.
I like that culture vulture.
My DH is into soccer in the US and is curious which Football team do you support?
Anamika glad you had such a lovely visit with mom and sisters.
Katla the AARP I took was also online. I liked it because I could take it at my own pace. There were eight units. I would do at least one to two units at a time because there was a quiz after each unit and a final test at the end. Info for anyone considering taking it. You do get a 10 percent savings off your car insurance for most policies. Check with your agent.
Carol your day made me tired too. You deserve a rest.
Anne glad you found a trainer that is a better fit for you.
The ice sculptures are part of our annual two week Winter Carnival celebration. It was started as a way to convince others that St. Paul was a fun place to be in the winter. This winter is particular we need all the fun we can get. :laugh: Getting ready for church. Choir doesn’t sing today, so I am off to 10:30 service
Goals:
Limit TV/computer
Communication/contentment
Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:
Margaret0 -
Have a great sun!!
Hugs to you all.
You are the best.jane:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
Well let's just say I browsed through all the posts. Lots of victories and wonderful attitudes.
I had quite a vice grip type headache last night. I eventually rolled over, took a Lortab and turned my alarm off that was going to get me up to go to church:sad: headache is finally gone but I feel so, so draggy. maybe some of it is because I feel so bad about missing church. I so wanted to get in a good habit about it. I will go this evening to their 7 PM service.
my youngest wants to try Applebees tonight. they have an interesting under 550 calorie menu. The sodium is a little high but my other meals usually pretty low. After filling in bedtime snack, which I consider my mini meal, lunch and supper I have quite a few calories left over, no protein or sugar left in the diary. There are two different fruits in the diary which do raise that natural sugar up which Doc says is OK, not to worry. But I need some more calories, like about 300.
Not much to say today, mind isn't alert enough to say or think it.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Hi girls. I’m checking in a little early today. We went to church (our turn to serve communion) and came home to read the paper. DD#2 has dinner in the oven…baked chicken…yum with stuffing and a marinated veg salad. Plus we’ll have frozen corn. I’ve had this bag of corn in the freezer for about 3 months now, so time to use it up. It’s overcast today but in the 40s. Later the winds are kicking up to around 50 mph. Tonight’s low will be -8 so the wind chill tomorrow morning will be grand LOL.
Today I am thankful for my church that has supported me and doesn’t judge us for not going every week LOL! Some days I just need to sleep.
Renny: I think it’s just wonderful when someone dies and the memorial service brings them to life through pictures and stories. I remember when my mom died we had her senior HS picture on the wall. She looks just like Ava Gardner with lighter hair. The minister said we shouldn’t think about the old lady in the casket, wrinkled, used up…..We should look at her picture and remember her when she was a hot young lady. That brought smiles to everyone there.
Margaret; when we were worried about dad driving, my brother turned him into the state and he had a mandatory driving test. The tester physically had to put him in the car, physically take him out of the car, and gave him the answers to the written portion…AND passed him. We were so disappointed.
Anne: glad the personal trainer will work out for you! The old cat used to take tapazole too. We used to just put it in his treats at night, but near the end we coated it with “calorie boost” and put it on the roof of his mouth, then immediately gave him cookies. It worked really well.
Joyce & Katla: I have heard about some stem cell work that actually causes the damaged areas of the brain to repair themselves, or rather the stem cells turn into those cells. The news story I saw last about it said it’s probably 5 years out for a treatment…it’s still in testing.
Michele: I pack the same way you do, only I put all my stuff on the guest bed and keep looking at it. If I try to pack the night before or even 2 nights before, I forget about half the stuff I need.
Carol: Walmart on a Saturday!!!!! You do deserve a medal. GAAAAAA that gave me the shudders!
DeeDee: I just sent that chapter off…yay!!!!! I kept waking up last night thinking “what else can I write questions on????”. Benny
Beagle is doing fine except he piddled in the house yesterday. None of us is sure when that could have happened. One of us was with him all day as far as we can figure. I think I told everyone the diaper idea didn’t work either…he just takes it off and last time he hid it.
Heather: I love what you daughter posted. So many people look at children like that and think they have behavior problems or the parents are a mess, when the child would probably give anything to not be that way. Blessings to her parents and to you. I hope she starts with all the therapies. They can make a huge difference.
Anamika: visitors are fun but they do make a mess of your routine. I am glad you got a nice long visit with them.
Gloria: I too need to look back and see what worked and what needs tweaking. Weekends are the worst. I need to plan them better so I am not exercising right before bed like last night!
Jane: glad to see you posting!
All the talk about the RVs makes me remember an RV trip I took with my parents in the early 90s. It was a “consolation prize” for getting divorced. We spent two weeks in it and traveled through the west. It was awful. My parents argued the whole time, I had to sleep on the “dining room” table, and when we got back to their house (in Arkansas), they had been hit by lightening and their power was off. Their insurance company would pay for everything of course, but even would pay for the food in the refridgerator if it was inventoried. OMG Guess who got that job??? I suggested they just make up a list of what they usually had, but noooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Not only did I have to inventory it, I had to put down how much was left (i.e., Hunts catsup, 18 oz bottle, ¼ left). UGH. When I opened the fridge a swarm of black flies and gnat-things flew out at me like a horror movie. The smell was unbelievable. AND they wanted me to clean it so they could use it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No way. I inventoried, but that was it. Reminds me of some of the “Hoarder” shows I’ve seen!!!!!
Well…now it’s time to eat dinner LOL. I need to color my hair and do my dragon nails today too. Take care all, Meg from weird-weather Omaha0 -
hello ladies, popping in to share this photo with you. I'm still trying to decide if I want to go over and see my grandson's first tooth or watch movies all day...decisions, decisions.
reads: I'm still trying to decide if I want to be productive today...don't rush me. - which I can relate to!
Enjoy your Sunday; rest
Plano, Teral :flowerforyou:
(not looking forward to round 3 of the the Artic blast; hope all are warm and healthy)0 -
Happy Sunday from cold Nebraska where the wind is blowing again today. It is my weekend to work so not out in the cold for long.
I was not really good logging my food this last week, so hope I don't gain when I weigh in on Tuesday morning.I just finish my food log for yesterday and I went way over. Not good-- today going to log before I eat. Keep better track. I am not sure if I am having stress eating or just feeling sorry for myself eating. Know I have to get back on track and sooner the better. BS are down so that is good.Last Wednesday evening I did acouple things just for me. I got my hair cut and put in a color. I went with a darker color which is more my natural color and I do like it. Then we have a lady in our CMA group that works in a nail saloon so Thursday I went and had my nails done. She did something called slacken and it uses my own nails. I do like it. Feeling spoiled. My goal for today is to catch up on this thread.
Friday evening DH and I went to an hockey game with a guy he works with and his wife. I had not been to one for years and did enjoy. They went into over time and then had a shoot out. Not sure about all that but enjoied the evening. It was cold in there so DH went and brought me a sweat shirt. I asked him to get 2x as that is what I have been buying and it is big. So that was a great NSV. I really need to sort my closet out and get rid of all the 4 and 3x's. Maybe this next weekend.
Heather--Congrates on getting your trip booked. Sounds like you got a good deal and going to have alot of fun. Sounds like your DH is a keeper also. Sounds like they maybe coming to terms with the baby and just starting to let people know. Prayers to them and you.
Alison--How terrible for your DSIL. Hugs and prayers for you both. I do not understand why some people feel the need to steal and then destory it. Glad to hear Sean is doing better. I do hope things go well for him when he is home. How terrible for FIL would it do anygood to make another report?
Jane--prayers for you and your friend. Your dad sounds like my DH grand father. He would drive all over the town they lived in. He would not let anyone help with his finances. He went and paid the electric bill 3 times in one week. Finally one of the boys went and took a part off the car so it would not start. It worked and kept him from driving. I can see the picture of you driving all in red, made me smile. Thanks. Sounds like we may have the same color shoes. I love bright things and trying to use them more, get away from blacks.
Pat--I so know what you mean about showers and birthday partys. My DGS had his 4th birthday party at this place called the Party Hut. They have jump houses and games for the kids and then pizza and pop. I asked my DS what it cost and he said for 12 quests it was $115. That is crazy!!! My DH is turning 60 the first of March and I am having an open house at the church from 2-4 serving cake, nuts, coffee and punch. I told the kids if they feel the need for anything more they can do it. Does that show my age or what!!
Connie--Sounds like DH is a keeper. They can surprise us at times!
Joyce--that woman sounds like areal !!!!. When my biological dad passed his wife gave all his guns to her three sons, I did get his sweater(not sure how that happened) and I wear it sometimes and makes me feel safe. Anyway that is to bad that she did not give you a chance to have something.
Amanda--sure hope you are feeling better. Hugs to you!
Liz--Have you talked to your doctor about your spells? Please do and becareful.
Margaret--We had to put a new furnance in just acouple months ago. New one is so much less noise and I keep checking the vents to make sure it is working. Looking forward to see if bills are lower. Good Luck on yours.
Sue--I think it was good news no cancer, but not sure what that other was. Glad you are getting it all checked out. Take care of yourself.
ozgirl1981--Welcome. I had my teeth pulled about 6 years ago. I have found the pads work best keeping mine in. I am having problems right now as I have lost enough weight they are to big. Who would of thought that would happen. Anyway I am not buying new ones until I am at goal which is still about 50 pounds. Anyway I have found these pads work so much better then the paste. Good luck!
Sandy-sorry to hear your are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon and in the meantime take care of you!
Renny--Safe trip and how speical to wear a hat to honor your friend. Seems every year when I go have my pap done they have a different height. But I am around 5-2 and can live with that. Like I have a choice lol!
Tina-congrates to DH on the new job. I do not do well with change, even if it is for the better.
Syliva--Hope all is well at the cabin. What a mess. I hope the pipes are ok and working.
Barbie--The celebration dinner is a neat idea. On K-love the other day a lady was talking about a party they had for her mom last summer when she was still able to enjoy it and then she passed acouple months later. Lady said it was the best thing she could of done.
Anne--Great news about new PT, sounds like he knows what he is doing and cares about his trainness. Good Luck!
Well I am up to date. I think I am glad I am at work this afternoon as DH came for lunch and last evening we bought one of those fake fireplace unit that you can put your tv on. When I left for work this morning he had all the parts out of the box and all over the floor. Sounds like him and DS were working on it all morning. I just hope it is done when I get off work and he will be relaxing. He is to go over to the Vets home this afternoon as our CMA group is doing Bingo with the residents. We try and do that acouple times a year and have a good time. It is funny as most the guys in our group wear the leather when they ride and some of the female residents get so excited.
Blessed!
Vicki GI NE0 -
Hi ladies, I ended back at work today. One of our gals was sick so I needed to come in, which is fine as Jim was busy with teaching a silver casting class yet today.
Renny - I am sorry you are shrinking... age does it to all of us. I went from 5'9" to 5'7".. Really notice it now around the tall grand sons :ohwell:
Ozgirl. Both DH and myself have dentures. He has had his since high school, and me when I was in my late 40's.. Both of us have to use the temporary reliner that you can get a Wal Mart that lasts a few monthes each. (you mix it and pour it on the denture), but that helps so much. I cannot bite into an apple, but can corn on the cob and most everything else. Hope that helps! :flowerforyou:
Meg: Yummy Butternut squash! We fix it with some meat in the bulb area like a meat loaf mix. Makes a yummy meal.
Katla : We are looking into a pull along trailer and not an RV. We love the Trail Manor's and are thinking of getting one for our traveling to Rock and Gem shows for selling our jewelry.. They are really light, but very nice inside. The downside of that is we would have to go to the Colorado Springs area about 400 miles away to get one.... But it would be worth it. These trailers are amazing and can be towed with a SUV.:bigsmile:
Barbie: So glad your are still doing and loving your line dancing - it has got to be great exercise!
Vicki in Ne: great NSV... smaller size and bigger shirts make one feel like you have made a big accomplishment! Good for you! :drinker:
I will have tomorrow and Tuesaday off.... and need it! I have to catch up with all my Mary Kay before our meeting .. lots to do and the house is a disaster..... baby steps.... lol:ohwell: Will pop in tomorrow, and finish tallying my food intake today. to all, Connie 0 -
Marking my place on this 3rd section! Wonderful weather earlier today, sunny and sweatshirt warm, but now cold, wind and ice pellets out there! Enjoyed watching and hearing the eagles outside all morning and early afternoon, while I cooked chicken vegetable stew.
Jeri in currently windy, cold & wet Northwest Illinois0 -
Meg: Thanks for the news about stem cell possibilities for MS. We’ll just have to hang in there for about 5 years. Maybe there will be testing that DH & Joyce can get involved in. We’d sure be disappointed if DH was in the placebo group, though.:frown: We'd be disappointed if it really helped people, anyway. I am so sorry your parents chose to “help you” though your divorce with a forced road trip followed by the refrigerator from the black swamp. I’m sure it motivated you to go out and rescue yourself.:flowerforyou:
Connie: I sent the link on the Trail Manor Travel Trailer to DH. I’d like to see one inside, in person. I have seen them out on the road and wondered about them.:flowerforyou:
This has been a slow day. I know I’m starting to beat this cold, but I’m still really low on energy and haven’t actually done much.
:flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
January goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:
* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack0 -
"Patceoh – I’m certainly enjoying learning about everyone’s RV experiences. Do you still have one? "
No,we decided to get out of camping.Mom was in a nursing home & I wasn't comfortable leaving her.Then
I had several surgeries & being close to my Drs was where I needed to be.We had done so much traveling & our home
Seemed so comfy,we hated to leave.:laugh: Just before the economy went South,we traded it for a Honda & never looked back.
BTW,it's fun being spoiled. :laugh:0 -
well its both motivating and comforting to catch up on all the reading here. i am a newbie here and motivation is what i need.
I think i am wanting results too fast. i know slow and steady wins the race as they say. i quess my age, the weather, blah blah blah all makes a difference on my body
After reading over some posts, i reevaluated what i was eating and how much i was eating. i have began walking again and watching what i eat more closely but i guess not close enough. nothing seems to be changing. i thought i was logging correct amounts but i was quessing instead of actually measuring amounts.
oh well, i am determined to keep on keepin on. the cold cold Ohio weather is not my cup of tea at all and doesn't help but i am hopeful this time to lose what i want to lose. i know others have more to lose than me, but i have been trying to lose the same 30 pounds or so for years.
back to the old grind tomorrow and back to work.
night all
Brenda in freezing cold Ohio0 -
I'm back with MFP again. Had some success a couple years ago with it, then foot surgery, gained most of the weight back, so trying again. Logging my food really works--I just have to do the work! My biggest motivation came from having my cholesterol checked a couple months ago and found it's higher than it was a few years back. Trying to avoid medication if possible, so I've got 6 months to show improvement. I often scan thru the posts here, and find inspiration from your comments. I probably won't post often, but thanks for being here!
Kay in cold, windy Wisconsin0 -
Carol, boy, you sure have had aone busy day. How wonderful that you got all those supplies and didn't even spend the $500
Heather - oh no, you were right unfortunately. How it hurts. I'm so so sorry for the family
Did an hour of pilates on the Wii. For some reason, my stomach doesn't feel real good today.Tomorrow I'm planning to do more of that bellydance DVD and then take the extremepump class.
Anamika - to me, in one sense it's good when people make inidividual replies. There are things that I miss even when I'm not skimming
Gloria - one time I took an aerobics class and then took a yoga class (the schedule just worked out so that I could) I vowed never again to do something like that. I got too sweaty in the aerobics class and then I was, literally, shivering in the yoga class. Now to take yoga BEFORE an aerobics class, that I could handle. But not after. Congrats that you can do it. Before your yoga class, are you at least able to change your clothes? I would probably take the yoga class after an aerobics class if I had time to change my clothes
Joyce - so sorry you weren't feeling well but so glad you are going to church this evening. It's so very easy to get out of a habit when you first start, so it's good that you're going.
Meg - It was my turn to serve communion at church last night too! What kind of spices does your daughter use on her roasted chicken? How does she put the spices (in the bird, on the skin?) That must have been absolutely something about your parents refrig.
Vicki - GET IN THAT CLOSET!!!!! Poor people need those clothes! You don't Wonder how a 1X would fit you? Maybe go into a store and try one on.
Brenda - yup, gueestimating will do ya in all the time. Welcome
kay - post as often as you can, it really does help. Welcome back!
Well, this morning I was feeling "yukky", so I laid down, still felt yukky then went to the bathroom. Looks like I'm getting my period AGAIN. Well. tomorrow I'm going to call the insurance co. about the reclast and then I'll call the MD because this isn't normal. I'm feeling better, but still crampy.
Michele in NC0 -
Made it into the 40's today!!!! AND sun!!! One more nice one, then Tues. a high of 25. UGH!
Linda's obit was in the paper today, very cold and basic; she was soooooo much more.........no mention of her public school teaching career, folkdancing with the international group and the colonial English dance group, or the fact that she was a certified master gardener........nothing.......so sad. I'm sure that many people who knew her certainly did not realize it was her from what was in the paper; her name is not that unusual.
Took a pizza and a container of ham and bean soup and went over to Gwen's tonight; she provided the salad.........we watched the 60 minutes report on Jay Leno, she's a fan of his too. Have the Grammy's on now, paying very little attention...........except, of course, when Bruno Mars is on! I'm supposed to pick Gwen up tomorrow for a luncheon of the exercise group if she's feeling up to it.
janehadji........If you are unable to enlist your father's dr., you could either call your Co. DMV directly to report your concerns, or enlist local police to help get him off the road. The numbness in his feet and inability to feel the pedals is very much a cause for concern............and should be a major cause for concern by his dr as far as driving goes........if the dr. knows this and isn't acting, maybe one of his other specialists (if he has any) would help..........it's my understanding that a call or letter from any dr. should result in a re-evaluation ordered by the DMV.
Sylvia........That pork chop sounded wonderful.........made me hungry when I read it.
Meg.........Wow; you can keep those wind chills........the lasagna would have been something I would love!!!
Jane............Hope your friend Thelma gets all the therapy she needs...........stroke recovery is long and slow, but it does happen...maybe not perfect but able to have a life worth living.
Joyce...........I had ear muffs and loved them; went missing when dd was home.....................
Dee Dee...........Missed that sunrise but saw a gorgeous pink sunset on my way over to Gwen's tonight.
Heather..........Glad your party went well. Wow, you were really spot on with that child; early intervention is supposed to be best and it sounds like they recognized it early on...........a heartbreaking thing to accept.
Gloria..........May your week go smoothly with the least possible amount of stress; you have a huge load to carry.
G'nite,
yanniejannie0 -
:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :drinker: the day got away from me and here it is bedtime so I'm just checking in.
:flowerforyou: I didn't log food and exercise yesterday and enjoyed the break but it feels better to be more accountable. Barbie from beautiful NW Washington where the sky is clear and the stars are shining
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: ...18,000 steps today ----
“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking."
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Hello Wonderful Women!
Almost beddie-bye time but I wanted to reply to a couple of your questions:
:huh: Katla - Omega 3, 6, and 9 are fatty acids that play an important role as nutrients in the body.
:noway: DeeDee - I'm still waiting to hear from the BBB and from my Visa company for next steps.
Good-night all. Sleep well. Have a marvellous Monday!
Anne, Vancouver area, BC, Canada0 -
Grrr. Wrote a huge post and then lost it all because my computer crashed. Will try again when I get back from seeing the doctor.
Love to all
Amanda x0 -
morning ladies~
having my lemon water and going into work at 11 am,
Sean is home~praise the Lord and resting, he still has the pancreatitis so he has to eat small meals,and start doing things really slow.
Jean bless her heart is exsausted getting him home, running to the grocery store,going to cook dinner and then to work for the next 3 days,she will drive her moms car,I just hope that Jean's parent's dont push Sean to much, he has done soooo much for both of them...
I didnt get to the gym:grumble: but will race walk this morning,going to try and do that in the house.. I slept a whole bunch last night ,I was really tired.
my new phone will come today,so will have to get that all set up tonight.. and charge it..
I am always one step behind with all the technology..I did whip up a dozen blueberry muffins and dropped half off to my next door neighbor that just moved in,I think we will become fast friends
I hope everyone in the states here is staying warm this weather is horrible:huh:0 -
Good morning!
The sun is shining at the moment and I am expecting a supermarket delivery.
Margaret - DH supports Watford because he lived there for a long time. He goes to all the home games - an hour and three quarter drive each way to North London. He is also keen on Manchester United.
I support Arsenal, mainly because of my boys. I lived there for 40 years and my youngest actually lived in a flat on the concourse until v recently.
Gloria - best wishes for your mum's op tomorrow. :flowerforyou:
Michele and Amanda - hope you get some sensible responses from your doctors. I always have to tell mine what's wrong with me!
Today I'm going to research our holiday insurance and have a preliminary look at accommodation in NYC. Baby steps. The insurance is complicated by DH'S anxiety meds etc. so I want to be sure I have checked it out before I ring them.
We are trying to arrange another get together with "the girls", my old school friends. It's not my turn to organise it so things are progressing very slowly. Looks like a trip to Scotland in March is on the cards, perhaps including Edinburgh. But as I am not bossing everyone no one can make a decision.:laugh: I will have to apply my new found meditation and lovingkindness skills and not let the perfect be the enemy of the good! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Trying out our new toaster for lunch. Someone mentioned a small counter top grill/oven. I have always wanted one of those as the grill on our oven is at knee height! Haven't really got the space though. They are very popular in France. I fondly remember our old eye level grill on our old cooker. I used to grill everything then, now I so rarely do as it is a pain bending down all the time.
Must get the toaster out of the box!
Love Heather in Hampshire UK0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Where did the weekend go:huh: ??? Seems like it`s over almost before it began:sad: ! I admit I played all weekend, no housecleaning at all, means I get to do that during the week, in bits and pieces:frown: !
Amanda Good luck at the Dr.:flowerforyou: !
Alison Glad Sean is home:flowerforyou: !
Meg I had forgotten about Benny hiding his diapers:laugh: ! Glad you finished the questions!!! Stay warm!
No more time this morning:sad: ! Have a great day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC0 -
Good morning! Brrrrrrrrr! It's cold outside! We had 63 degrees yesterday and won't break 20 today. I finished the kid's scarves and dropped them off so they could wear them to school this morning. They seemed happy with them. My oldest GD said when she wears it she will feel me hugging her and keeping her warm. She is so sweet. I used bulky baby yarn because it was so soft, and thick.
Well, the crisis is over at last. The extra weight has gone away and this morning the scale said I am two tenths below where I was before the gain.
I got into the studio some on Saturday and some on Sunday and threw pots on the wheel! It was the first time in a year! It was only a few pots. Two teapots, two teacups and saucers and a fairly big bowl, but I was pretty happy. At least I haven't completely forgotten how. Hubby came up there and lifted the bag of clay out of the box for me. It's 25 pounds and he doesn't want me to lift that much yet. Such a worry wart! I didn't tell him that I work a lot harder than that when I'm at the wheel, bearing down on even 10 pounds of clay. Usually I'm really sore in my inner thighs after throwing when I haven't done it in a while, like I've been doing the splits, but not today. Maybe my leg presses are paying off! Later today I need to go up there and trim those pots and throw a few more. It's such fun! I've missed it terribly.
My son got a letter last week saying that his ex wife is suing for joint custody. The court date is Feb 3rd or something, so it's really soon. It threw us for a loop. He can't afford a lawyer so hubby says we will pay for it. I'm hoping they can get it postponed for a little while. We are going to try to get the kids involved in activities, like Girl Scouts and things at the Y. They already have therapy set up here. They need those activities anyway, but it will be better in court too, if they are doing stuff like that here, so she shouldn't take them away from their activities. It scares me for her to have ANY contact at all, though. She is the person the term "bat **** crazy" was made for. She shot somebody, after all. And her dad, who she lives now with, has a closet full of guns. And she and her new husband were making and selling meth with the kids right there in the house! And they left three little kids alone while the went to shoot a guy who owed them money for drugs and hot arrested! She pulled the trigger! So a judge would have to be stupid to give her any custody, right? The lawyer I spoke to on the phone Friday said at most she would try to limit her to supervised visitation. Anyway, it's a little extra stress for everybody till we find out what is going to happen. I'm terrified, actually.
Well, enough rambling. I'm off. Have a great day, wherever you are.
Sylvia0 -
Quick check in. I skimmed the posts because I am at work and really don't have a lot of time to read everything as I would like.
Whoever asked about Jillian Michaels and Curves, it is a workout designed just for Curves and is timed for the circuit machines there.
Alison, so glad your DB is home. Hope he can stick with the plan!
Well, MFP has messed up my calorie goal! It says I have 215,000 calories to use today! LOL. I sent an email to tech support.
Rita from CT0 -
Happy mon.another snow day,so it`s game day for Violet and me.Chutes and ladders so far.
They are doing palative care for Thelma.So we wait.
Hugs to all
jane (freezzing IL)0 -
Good morning to everyone,
Welcome newcomers, those returning, and those who just like to read our posts.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Drinking water.:drinker:
Sylvia prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time with your son and his ex-wife. I hope the children needs come first.:flowerforyou:
Heather DH is a fan of Jay DeMerit guess he used to play for Watford. Now he plays for Vancouver. I agree with yanniejannie about intervention for a child with autism. The earlier the better. There is wonderful support out there.
Alison agree about the weather. Brutal. They closed schools here again. I have lived here over 30 years. Back in 1996 they closed school once. This is the fourth time they have cancelled schools this year.
Amanda x I have had that happen to me too.
Michele agree with you about individual posts. Sometimes when I skim I miss things or misinterpret what is being said. Individual posts help clarify. Glad you are getting into the doctor. I know you have posted about this before.
Anne agree about the omegas. I take a liquid fish oil and I notice if I miss a dose.
Katla have you seen a nutritionist about MS. There was an article in our paper this weekend about a woman who had back pain for years and was just about to go in for surgery when she went to a nutritionist. With the changes she made to her diet the back pain went away. I know MS is not the exactly the same thing. Might be helpful.
Jeri our eagle population has come back too. A magnificent bird to behold.
Teal I look and feel exactly like that cartoon today. :laugh: Trying to stay warm.
Joyce sounds like good meal planning.
Goals:
Limit TV/computer
Communication/contentment
Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:
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Brenda: Success is all about portion control, and for some, staying away from trigger foods. I’d recommend measuring your food. We bought a digital scale for not too much money and it has really helped us. Measuring cups were an awkward way to serve food, so we also bought some measured dishers from a restaurant supply place. The other thing to remember is that success isn’t “quick and easy.” It takes time. Welcome to a great group.:flowerforyou:
Kay in windy WI: Stop by whenever you like.:flowerforyou:
Michele: I also miss things people say even when I’m not skimming sometimes. Then I read someone else’s reply and it makes sense.:ohwell:
Yanniejannie: Linda has at least one good friend who remembers her. The whole situation seems very sad. So many people become isolated in old age that it is probably not all that uncommon, unfortunately.:flowerforyou:
Anne, Vancouver BC area: Thanks for the clarification. I guess I just needed context. I know about the Omega fatty acids, and do my best to get enough of them. “Omega” can also be a biblical reference.:flowerforyou:
Amanda: I hope your doctor visit is productive. Let us know what you find out.:flowerforyou:
Alison: Blueberry muffins will make a great welcome gift for your new neighbor.:flowerforyou:
Heather: Enjoy your new toaster.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Congratulations on a good time throwing pots. It is a skill I was never able to master. :noway: In a 13 week course, I never managed to center my clay on the wheel. :blushing: That was decades ago, and I’ve never taken another pottery course.:flowerforyou:
Margaret: We have not been to a nutritionist, but DH's MS doctor has given some support. There isn't a magic cure there, or he would have said. DH does take more calcium and D3 based on the doctor's advice.:flowerforyou:
I woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning. Our place faces east and the sunrises are often glorious. You see a late afternoon view on my ticker that catches some sunset reflection on the trees. Back in the day, my romantic soul hoped for a sunset view. We had dinner with friends who had a sunset view and it was so hot and bright that the windows had to be covered. I developed some opinions that night that influenced me from then on. But sunsets at the beach don’t seem to have that intense and painful aspect. I wonder why the beach is so different. Maybe the long distance to the horizon makes the difference. I miss the beach and want to be there for a visit, soon.:flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
January goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:
* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack0 -
Yanniejannie - could you write a short piece, as a friend of Linda, for the local paper.? Ring and ask them.
Love Heather x x x0 -
Good morning everyone,
I have the day off because our school kids were in a basketball tournament all weekend and get a rest day today. I have lots to do, but am still sitting here with the computer...a luxury on a Monday.
My ds called yesterday to tell us that a motorcycle plowed full speed into his truck yesterday. The guy just didn't see him waiting to turn left into a driveway. Ds saw him coming and tried to move over, but with on-coming traffic he could only do so much. Ds, (pregnant) dil, and gs are all okay. The guy on the motorcycle is in the hospital but expected to recover. Scary.
Sylvia, I will be praying for your grandchildren. I hope you have a sensible judge!
I wish all a happy, productive, lighter week. Prayers for all the family and job concerns too.
Eileen in cloudy...but sort of warm...San Diego
BTW I won't drink coffee either. Can't even stand the smell that is so comforting to others. Oh, well.0 -
Hi all,
Doing the quick skim because, LUCKY ME, another "cold day" for Aaron and it looks like he'll be home through Wednesday. This morning I decided it was time to do some home schooling on these days. It's just too much time off and too much of an adjustment for them to go back for a day here and there. We started with gym :laugh: (I got to add on to my treadmill time from earlier) and did some math and writing. I had to give him a lunch/video game break so I could get some stuff done of my own. Just trying my best to roll with the punches.
I'm going to have to go out and drop a lip balm order at the post office. Too cold to put it in the mailbox.
In spite of these "bumps" in my road I am going to try my hardest to stay focused on my goals for the week....one day at a time.
I never had a problem transitioning from Zumba to yoga. The Zumba instructor kept the room very cold so I was never gross sweaty and the yoga instructor came in and shut the A/C right off. I loved the yoga after because of how peaceful I always left feeling. Wouldn't have worked that way if reversed.
Wish I had $120 to burn on T25. I'm very curious and interested.
Well, "lunch break" is over...better go log.
Enjoy your days and be your best! xo-G0 -
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:flowerforyou: Bump for later.
Can't believe it's Monday - what happened to me catching up at the weekend???? :noway: :noway:
Waiting for the third thing to go wrong, first the freezer, then on Friday the gas fire refused to work, - having to wrap up in a quilt on an evening :ohwell: :ohwell: what's next?
Back to work tomorrow, but I will try to pop in
Take care
Viv in York UK still raining :frown:0
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