WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014
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It is a struggle adapting to one-armed living. I have mastered teeth brushing, hair washing and leg shaving (under arm shaving is a little harder). I've been wearing elastic waist pants to make the bathroom easier. But the bra has been the biggest struggle. DH, bless his heart, just can't seem to master getting mine on. So, I had this bright idea that. I needed the Genie bra. He reluctantly went to CVS to purchase one for me. To make a long story short - my idea was not a good one! I've got it on, but the little pads that are supposed to be support under your breasts are on the top of my breasts. Oh, my! I'm glad there is no video of us trying to get me dressed. Talk about embarrassing!0
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drkaite, I am so glad I went to the bathroom before I read your post. I am very sure I would have wet my britches. I did scare my cat off my lap by laughing so hard. Why can't men master putting a bra ON!!!! I have never seen the genie bra but I know how I felt when I was trying on a little T at Kohl's the other day and it had a shelf bra in it and was kind of tight and the shelf bra was didnt' quite make it under my boobs. Good luck in your struggles there.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Dr. Katie -- what a mental image I have now! Genie Bras don't do many gals any favors. It isn't surprising DH can't figure out how to help you get the bra on, since they spent so many years figuring how to get them OFF.
If it is a back fastening bra, attach the hooks in front and then slide/turn the bra around and slip your arms into the straps. I'd suggest a sports bra but they can be buggers to get in/out of.
I came home well before dark and the roads refreezing. I'm so grateful I don't have to traverse the interstate unless I choose to. DH needed a little tow up the last hill getting out of our neighborhood area and onto the main drag. A kind pickup truck driver provided the assist. Their pharmacy closed early so he was home in good time as well. The sun helped a good bit today, yet those areas that remain shaded will be icy until our bigger warm-up on Friday/Saturday. On my way to work there were two separate jackknifed tractor trailers and a bunch of cars on the side of the roads. I'm glad this is not our usual weather. After many years of living in the NYC metro and driving/shoveling, etc. every winter, I can say I don't miss it!
Before I left home this morning I put pork loin slices, new potatos, onions and carrots in the crock pot with some cream of mushroom soup. It was delicious tonight!
How interesting about the BBQ hut. I can picture it.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Hi everyone. Well I had great exercise today in a most unusual manner! It’s not in the database, so I’ll just pretend I burned all calories I ate today! We had the main water line into the building break at work. It is a huge pipe that in case of fire, delivers 500 gallons a minute! The fire alarms went off, I went downstairs (I’m on the safety committee) and found Niagara Falls in the lobby. I worked for about an hour hand carrying all the linen from the skills lab (downstairs, in the other building) up to the floor so we could build dams until the water main ran out of water. I made about 7 trips doing that, did a little shop vac-ing, then picked up all the soggy linen to throw in a barrel. Wonder what that weighed? We had a partial ceiling collapse, throwing even more water in the area, so then I helped moved furniture out of the entry area. The fire department took almost 40 minutes to turn the alarms off because the water fried an electrical panel too. Then I went home and passed out!!!!!
Teral: I love the idea of the cards for the speech! That is one great group
Seasons of joy: I wouldn’t use the weather as a deciding factor. As long as the college meets your other requirements, I’d let her go. Of course you can always use the in-state tuition as a requirement! That’s just my opinion though!
Gail: I heard about all the horrible weather you all have been having down there. I hope you stay safe!
Jane: I will have to look at a map! Lunch would be grand. I think we are heading to Silverton and Ouray area.
Barbie: sending good wishes to Jake
Carol: butter in eggs! Wow that would pile on the calories but I do bet they were delish!
Kay: so sorry about your fall and break! I hope you are healing quickly and feeling better soon! Ok so what on earth is a genie bra???
Michele: you can ask your doctor for an endometrial biopsy or pelvic ultrasound. I hope it’s nothing to worry about, but if you’re concerned, keep pushing. Did they check your hormone levels?
Joyce: what a wonderful compliment!
Heather: I so hope you don’t get sick!
Tina: hope you get better soon!
DeeDee: all my dogs have just loved the snow. One would make snow tunnels and would disappear for several minutes when it was deep, then UP she’d pop! I bet you had fun
Alison: get over that headache!
Sylvia: good news on the weight loss. Great times with the young one!!! Glad your daughters are getting some good therapy
Katla: I don’t mind the cold at all, and I love snow. Ice is another thing. It’s been cold but dry. We are supposed to get a little snow Friday and Saturday. I have the best coat from Lands End…rated to -35 degrees so I never get cold in it! How did I not know you had a fall or did I just forget!
Laura: I bet Colorado is just gorgeous this time of year
Margaret: are you sad to be renewing your license for the last time?
Ok I have read all the posts referencing the Genie bra and still don’t know what it is, but once I tried on a dress that had an attached slip and got totally tangled up in it. I called the sales lady and she and I ended up in a pile on the floor from laughing. It was twisted all around in the weirdest way and I simply couldn’t get in either on or off.
Well dinner is ready so I’m off. Take care everyone. Meg in Omaha where apparently the Genie bra does not live.
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Oh my gosh ladies!!!! It's wonderful to laugh with you after a tough day!!
re the Genie bra - I had a similar experience when I tore my rotator cuff - TOO TOO funny!!! I found that stepping into it and wriggling it up worked the best . However, my mom tried it and got it to her hips where it would not budge! Now THAT was funny:) Speaking of my mom, she was in for an ultrasound today after having a shadow on her mammogram. I couldn't go with her due to finals. My sister was able to go but it was hard for me not to be with her. She will get results tomorrow. She's 3 hours away and insisted that she did not need company tomorrow and will be perfectly fine. I do hope so.. Positive thoughts/prayers welcome!!
It was brutally cold here today -40 with wind so did NOT walk the dog. By the way - the photo is what was seen when the door was opened one morning. We used the other door!:bigsmile: Shovelling is good exercise at least.
Stay warm all - and :drinker: water water water0 -
Seems like I've tried to read (well I read but I tried to absorb and retain) several times this afternoon and evening and even thought I might have posted....but I didn't.
Add me to the crappy eating club today. Not horrible and totally out of control but certainly nothing to be proud of.
Also add me to the "doing the happy dance to 15-20 ABOVE ZERO temps" this afternoon. Looking forward to a balmy 20ish tomorrow. Biggest and best happy dance that I'll FINALLY be sending my child back to school. Assuming they go both tomorrow and Friday, it will be a grand total of 12 days for the month of January. What's so had is that he's not looking forward to going back one itty, bitty bit. He'd rather stay home and go to my school and my gym class and he even wants to see MY after school basketball tomorrow (but he won't). HOW does a 7 year old boy not look forward to being around other kids??? Hard for someone like me to understand because I've always thrived on being around others (not so much now that I'm old and crabby).
Looking forward to tomorrow so I can get my eating back on track, get a good workout in and get some work done.
Feel better battered, bruised and broken!
Gloria from Metro Detroit0 -
The genie bra thing is hilarious! I can't imagine trying to put on a bra without using my hands. It reminds me of the first time hubby saw me putting on a pair of control top panty hose. You ladies know what a struggle it is to get into those things. I got them about 2/3rds of the way up and hubby's expression made me laugh so hard I could barely finish getting dressed. He said very gently, "sweetie......I don't think those are big enough." I laughed till I cried! I did, in fact, get them up, and they did fit. He was pretty sure they wouldn't.
The kids were over for dinner and just left. The 7year old wants me to teach her to crochet, so I was trying, but she just wasn't getting it. Her little fingers just weren't cooperating. She was trying, though.
So now, hubby is snoring on the sofa and Bruno is snoring on my lap, so all is right with my little world. I hope you are all having a great night.
Sylvia0 -
:flowerforyou: We’re coming to the end of January…..it’s time for us to assess the goals and resolutions we’ve set for January and make plans for what goals or resolutions we’ll set for February….time also to start making a plan for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without candy and food treats.
:flowerforyou: On Friday evening I’ll start a new thread for February, so be looking for it.
:flowerforyou: We’ve had rain here all day. The dogs and I saw two deer and lots of quail while walking. The daffodils and peonies we planted in the fall are just starting to peek out of the dirt. The days may still be very short but there is a hint that spring is on the way.
:flowerforyou: Katla and Katy, when I fell on October 29, I didn’t break anything but I my back hurt like crazy for a month. I was able to walk and dance a bit from the start but had to give up strength training and haven’t gotten back to it yet. It was hard to go from walking 28,000 steps a day to lying down with an ice pack six times a day, walking no more than 20 minutes at a stretch and sitting down for part of my dance class. It is a truly spiritual experience and great lesson to be patient while recovering and I wish you both the best on your journey.
:bigsmile: Jake is feeling a bit better today but he stayed in bed or the recliner most of the day except for his two shifts of dog walking and taking out the garbage.
:flowerforyou: I got a call from the line dance teacher awhile ago. She asked me to teach the whole class again on Friday because her 92 year old husband got a bad cold and while walking with his walker, coughed so hard that he lost his balance and fell. She doesn’t want to leave him alone. I’m sorry that her husband is ill but thrilled to be able to teach the whole class again.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: ..23,000 steps today ----
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ~Confucius0 -
Nancy - did you say that your daughter got scholarship money for AZ? If so, should she go to Ohio and then change her mind, would that tuition money for AZ be lost because she didn't take it?
Joyce - hope it isn't long for hubby to see the doctor he wants to see. AMT stands for "adaptive motion trainer" It's really a cross between an elliptical and a stepper, but I think you need to use the arms more than on a regular elliptical. Google it, you'll see pictures.
Tina - glad you're feeling better and hope it lasts and that dh is wrong (they usually are, anyways...lol)
DeeDee - I'd say we probably got about an 1 or 2" of snow. From looking at the long range forecast, it's supposed to be in the 50's this weekend and then in the low 60's Sunday. When I get new glasses, I usually keep the pair that I had previously but the ones I had before that I donate. Bet after Noel rolled around in the snow, you had to blow dry her and she loved it. Maybe that's why she decided to roll in the snow -- so she could get blowdried.
Gail - I've heard so much about how hard Atlanta got hit. Keep safe
Sylvia - please don't misunderstand me, I'm in no way trying to trivialize your granddaughters situation, not one bit. But it's interesting how things have changed. After my mother died, I never got any kind of grief counseling. Actually, in some ways, her dying when I was so young was really more of a blessing in disguise for me. I'm going to be interested about your skin question. I was thinking that just this morning. Wonder what Amanada has done? I know that I don't have a whole whole lot of loose skin, I'm sure others have more. But I just don't like the looks of that loose skin that I do have. Congrats on being so close to Onederland
Jill - have you ever made that hot choocolate? Do you know how much it makes? For the first time, I'm wondering if I maybe shouldn't just halve the recipe Again, thanks for the recipe. Update: I made it by halving the recipe. It fits into a mason jar, so I'll use that right now.
Here's the latest on the reclast precertification. Seems that when I called the other day, someone from Aetna called the MD office, gave them the precert's dept #, the MD office called them directly. I just called the insurance co (I sure can be a pain, huh?) and they said they don't need any further info. It hasn't been approved yet, but the gal expects it will be approved by the end of the week at which time they will call the MD office. If I don't hear from the MD office, you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be calling them.
katla - I can remember the last time we had white rice in our house. That was when Jessica was training the service dog, I had to give it to the dog. That must have been about 7 years ago. I can't even remember the last time we had white rice. Oh, I make that Knorr rice and side for Vince sometimes, but I don't usually have it. It's only 1:00 and we don't have our paper yet. Tomorrow we'll probably get today's and tomorrow's. Let me tell you, we get snow so very infrequently, people don't have any idea how to drive in it. Some of them think "oh, I have 4 wheel drive, I can go anywhere"...not!!!! But the good thing is that, as I say, they're very religious about their snow down here. They feel "God put it here, God'll take it away". Fortunately, He takes it away quickly. I, too, am hoping that this bleeding is "my last hurrah" I'm going to give the MD the benefit of the doubt. Admitted, I did see my general practicioner. but should it happen again, you can bet that I'll be at the OB-GYN's office in a heartbeat.
Being in the house, I made things for Vince for dessert that I can freeze. Tried the chocolate cake. Don't know if I'll ice it or not. Then made brownies (I really wanted to use more of that tofu), these M&M pan cookies, now I'm making chocolate chip cookies. Also, cooked up a pound of bacon in the microwave. I tell you, I absolutely LOVE those silicone mats for making cookies, love, love, love it. Makes cleanup so much easier
Margaret - good for you getting in all those courses and it not costing you anything. You rock,
drkatiebug - how horrible about your wrist. Hoping for the future.
Did an hour of Kelley Coffee Meyers 30 minute Workout DVD. Actually, I always did the step part twice to get in an hour's workout, but today I decided to give the plyometric part a try. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it wasn't as high instensity as I had feared. That part was 30 minutes and the step part was 30 minutes.
Tomorrow I'm planning to do the "10 minute Slimdown" DVD, the one that was defective and they replaced. Vince looked at it and this one doesn't have the gouge in it that the last one did, so I'm thinking that this one will be OK.
kay - cherish every minute you have with your mother.
Joyce - so glad you had such a good experience with the yoga. After taking yoga for years, I'm FINALLY able to touch my hands behind my back (the right hand is over my head in a tricep-type stretch and the left hand is reaching up for the right hand). I told you I was VERY inflexible. Can't do that yet on the left side, but I can on right (sometimes)
Katie - can you put your bra on backwards, hold it in front of you with one hand and with the other hand fasten it, then with the good hand turn it around?
Meg - oh what a sight! After all you did, it's no wonder that you passed out! Right now the doctor didn't really do anything. But I tell you, if this bleeding happens one more time, it's to an ob-gyn that I will go, no fooling around. I'm a patient person, but I WILL NOT fool around with this. Vince said he couldn't get over how patient I was with the whole reclast incident, but not when it comes to my health. I remember years ago I tripped over Bryan's hockey stick and fractured my ankle. I really didn't think anything about it. Then a few months later I was getting up off the bed and my ankle totally gave out on me. I KNEW something wasn't right. I kept on insisting on a bone density test. the MD I was at at the time kept saying "we don't recommend them for women who haven't gone thru menopause yet". I was such a pain, I honestly think she ordered by BDS just to shut me up. Was she ever surprised when it came back that I had osteoporosis. I just knew that something wasn't right. So trust me, I will be a real pain. I may ask you (if I need to) again which tests I should ask for. I hope I won't.
jenero - good thoughts for your mom
Gloria - you must have wonderful homeschooling talents for your son not to want to go back to his regular school.
Sylvia - were you trying to teach your gd to crochet with thread or yarn? I'm just a real beginner, but I find yarn to be easier to work with
Michele in NC0 -
Thanks for all your prayers for Thelma and myself.
God gained another angel tonite.
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Michelle in NC,
My daughter got $17,000 a year at the Chicago school, but total tuition and fees are over $35,000, plus room and board of about $10,000. For the AZ school, she received $9,000 a year, which is almost the entire tuition and fees, and then there's room and board, about $10K, also. And that AZ scholarship does go away if she doesn't take it the first year. So, there's a lot riding on this.
I am really sick with one of the crud germs going around, so signing off.
Nancy in AZ0 -
Wizziewig- I like the photo of your dog. I had a "dog" that was a wolf and german shepherd mix...at least that is what I was told. Talk about a smart dog...she was so intelligent, it was scary. Lovely animal and what a wonderful companion.
Update!
Two pipes burst in bathroom on second floor..
Water leaked in to first floor sunroom and living room.
Ceiling in living room collapsed.
Hardwood floor warped.
Walls and wallpaper ruined in sunroom.
Water is off in bathroom.
Plaster being used to repair ceiling.
Plaster dust EVERYWHERE!!!
House is a construction zone.
Sewage stack burst in garage. It is presently a post of rock solid ice.
Pipe in apartment over garage burst.
Icicles hanging from ceiling in garage.
Did the 30 Day Shred tonight.
Good night all.
Susan0 -
Thanks for all the suggestions on how to get my bra on. I always snapped in the front and twisted it around pre-injury but I was afraid if DH did this, I wouldn't be able to get the broken in in. It has a splint that goes all the way from my hand to my elbow to keep me from bending it. That's the same issue I have with the stupid genie bra. You are supposed to step into it and pull it up.
I have one sports bra that I bought pre weight loss that is actually a size too big. He has the best luck with it. My Wacoal bras - no way have I even suggested he try them. Getting into them will be good physical therapy for me when I'm on the way to recovery.
And now I've decided it is the ahh bra I was thinking of that would be perfect for me, not the stupid genie bra that I sent him out for. The genie bra is more about pushing you into shape. The ahh bra is more about comfort. Both are "as seen on tv" bras that have infomercials. No way am I sending him out for a different one!0 -
oh wow! Kay I missed your earlier post about your fall. The bra dilemma does present its issues. It seems like when I was going through all my surgeries (in 2007, old news) that I just went without one. The image I can conjure up for my hubby helping me is quite comical and more than I could have tolerated at the time. Sure hope you can find someone nearby to help you out with the ahhh bra. And take care of yourself. No more tumbling.
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katla, I don't think you will find too many interesting parts in the SOTU address. It would be so refreshing if our government would cooperate among parties and actually do some good for the country. Bringing in an individual's story here and another there really doesn't persuade me that things are looking up. And like most, I have my concerns on the $10.10 minimum wage. Enough said; you probably already skimmed the headlines. :laugh:0
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Meg the bingo cards really did help me keep focused which is hard to do for those political speeches. I already commented on your profile about the day's adventure with the water break but I still think that you did an awesome job. If I ran up those stairs they'd probably have to carry me out. :bigsmile:0
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Jane in Colorado, are you any where close to Westminister? I'm going to be up there in March. My step-daughter is giving birth to her first child in March. If weather permits perhaps we can meet-up.0
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well i am up ,dont want to go to the gym because I have to go get blood drawn(fasting) drive 35 minutes away to do this ,all to save 250.00 on our health insurance.
cant have my lemon water, cant have my Tea oh well I can handle it.once I am done with that ,going to get a screen protector for my phone. my case has left Flushing, New York ,im guessing to Portland,but dont know if I will get it today or tomorrow,but to keep it safe right now ,you will all get a chuckle ,I am keeping my phone in a mitten. It keeps it from getting scratched until I can get my case.0 -
Good morning ladies
I have absolutely no time for anything today! Eek!
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Good morning!
Janemartin- hugs for you ((((♥)))).
I am still suffering from the tummy bug, but managed to get through my gymming, with runs to the bathroom every 20 mins!:frown: :ohwell: I lay on the bed with the resistance bands to do a bit of strength training.
Feel washed out, but I hope I'm on the mend.
Will try to do some memoir today as luckily we haven't anything planned.
Susan - what a catalogue of disasters! Horrific! So sorry for you.
Meg - you are a heroine!
Love to all. Heather in damp Hampshire UK0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Jane Martin So sorry to hear the sad news about Thelma:sad: ! Keeping you in my thoughts!
Michele Look at all that baking you did
, I`d probably gain weight just from the aromas:laugh: ! Hope you finally get the approval, insurance companies are so hard to deal with
! Noel does love to be blowdried:laugh: !
Barbie Hope Jake is feeling better:flowerforyou: !
Susan Oh my gosh...what a disaster:frown: !
Meg sounds like you were one busy lady cleaning up! Would not be my first choice for exercise ! Hope you got some much deserved rest!!!
Alison I think keeping your phone in a mitten is a fabulous idea:happy: ! Good luck with your blood tests:flowerforyou: !
Heather Glad you`re feeling a bit better, hope you feel brand new soon:flowerforyou: !
Margaret:drinker: sharing my water with you:bigsmile:
Kay I almost spit my coffee on the computer screen reading about your bra "adventure":laugh: :laugh: :laugh: !
It is 8 degrees outside:noway: :frown: . I am done with winter, just wish winter was done with us! Noel was not as excited about the snow yesterday, she just stood there looking around and then looked at me as if to say, "and just where do you expect me to pee?" At least by lunch time some of the snow had melted and evaporated on the driveway, she wasn`t about to put her little feet in the snow again:noway: . I actually got a lot done working from home yesterday, didn`t have as many interruptions as I have in the office. I also got some laundry done:laugh: ! I will be venturing out this afternoon for a meeting, but this morning I`m staying put until the sun is out and melting some of the refrozen ice!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee freezing in NC0 -
Good Morning you Lovely Ladies :flowerforyou:
Cannot stop to read right now I am off to see my Dr..have to leave early because it is a half hours drive..and the roads are slippery this morning :noway: The car freezes up inside so that makes for a lovely trip...have to go have that checked :grumble:
Will drop in later..till then you All take Care
Liz fr Halifax NS (Canada)0 -
Good morning!
Waiting to hear news of Thelma`s service.
I miss her already.
Have a good one.
HUGS
jane0 -
Hello, all
We hit a low of 2 degrees early this am, our low was "supposed" to be 14; sorry, we just don't do that..........in the 33yrs here, never had anything that low. It was 6 when I was feeding my birds. DH called off work; doubt if he could even get out of the neighborhood----there's no such thing as snow plows coming into the neighborhoods here; just do the interstate and a few main arteries.............how they expect people to get to those main roads is beyond me. A car was spinning tires in front of our house last night, couldn't even get to the end of the street.
Margaret..............May your "Betsy" keep fighting on and keep you warm; had a super dog named Betsy for many years............every time I read your "ten thousand petrified frozen lakes" I both smile and shiver!
Heather.........Glad to hear you are on the mend. BBQ hut sounds warm and that sounds great these days!
drkatie..........Got a good laugh over your bra story.
Meg..........WHAT a day.............you sure deserved a good nights sleep.
jane............My condolences to you on the loss of Thelma.
Nancy............Hope your crud is lifting and you feel on the mend.
Susan..........Good grief---what a nightmare! Hope you are able to get it all resolved.
I'm supposed to go do some volunteer work tomorrow afternoon, but its looking doubtful at this point.........this ice is not going to be near melted. Saturday is Linda's memorial.
Wel, off to get breakfast and another day of reading and Netflix..............seriously considering a mug of hot chocolate already.
yanniejannie
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How sweet exermom, but I'm pretty sure he was blowing smoke up my behind because he just doesn't like going to school. I was so careful about the school I chose for him because I know, while he loves an audience, he's not a big "get lost in the crowd" kind of child. He's one of those "spirited" boys, who also happens to be highly intelligent. I sent him to a charter Montessori school that would have been a perfect fit, if not for the fact that they're simply not Montessori. Looking into the possibility of moving him next year but have to be sure it's going to be an improvement for him....and something I can manage financially. :ohwell:
I say not being able to put a bra on is the perfect excuse to NOT put one on.....says the A-B cup momma who lives for the moment that mine comes off every day.
Workout done. Need to go catch up on my food tracking and review my goals/accomplishments as suggested.
Enjoy your day!
Gloria from warm and balmly 10 degree Metro Detroit0 -
Greeting from the snowy North,
Jane so sorry about your friend Thelma.
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Yanniejannie we have more experience with the kind of weather you are having, but it has been a difficult winter up here too. We have six inches today of new snow and the deep freeze will be back tonight. I hope you are able to make Linda’s memorial.:flowerforyou:
Liz feel the cold you are experiencing. Hope it gets warmer for you too and that you have a good Dr. visit.
Deedee :drinker:
Susan so sorry about your pipes bursting. :sad:
Nancy prayers as your daughter and your family make a decision towards college.
Joyce hope those blood sugar numbers are coming down for you.
Meg you certainly got your exercise. So sorry about your pipes bursting at work.:sad: I still have a year and a half before I officially apply. I just like to get my hours done early.
Barbie reflecting on the past month goals, preparing for next month
Michele glad to hear you advocating for yourself. Have you asked your Dr. about fibroids? They cause heavy bleeding. They shrink in menopause and no longer cause a problem. If you or your Dr. think it is something more serious there are ultrasound tests to check your uterus. To ease your mind talk to your Doctor about having one.
Working a half-day today in the afternoon, so I don’t have to drive in the snowy rush hour. Working to stay on track with diet.
Goals’
Limit TV, computer
Communication/contentment
Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:
Margaret0 -
:flowerforyou: Goodmorning Ladies, have been trying to keep up with all the posts, its like a movie I have laughed, cried and had some omg moments.
Jane sorry for the loss of your friend
All those with dreaded bugs take care Dh has had a relapse with his stomach bug not nice
Our weather is down right balmy -6 is great at least you can go outside if you can find the road snowbanks are high this year
Wishing everyone with injuries to heal quickly take care we are fragile!
Thoughts and prayers to all
Juanita in sudbury0 -
Meg: Your “unusual exercise” sounds like a lot of hard work. No wonder you went home and passed out. I hope you aren’t too sore today. I’m pretty sure you knew I had a fall, but it was early December. I’m just now getting back to doing more of the active things I like to do. I like a little snow now and then. We didn’t get much this year so far, and the weather seems more like typical Oregon January/February weather. We had more clouds and some rain today.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Your story about putting on control top panty hose is priceless. I remember wearing those back in the day. Times have changed for the better. Perhaps I’ve just stopped doing many of the things I didn’t like.:laugh:
Barbie: Thinking ahead to Valentines Day and have some calorie free ideas: massage, manicure, pedicure, flowers, new pretties to wear… I’m glad Jake is beginning to feel better, and happy for you that you get to teach line dance.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: Regarding loose skin, mine is diminishing. The worst places for me are my inner thighs and are hidden by my clothing, thank goodness. They’re getting better and I’m looking less like a deflated balloon. They look fine when concealed by pants. I hoped to do some weight training to improve things faster but falling and hurting my wrist put that on the back burner. I laughed about the snow being God’s problem to solve. When it snows here the main arterial and feeder streets are usually plowed but neighborhood streets are left in God’s hands.:flowerforyou:
Jane: I’m sorry for your loss.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Susan: It sounds like you’ve had a lot of damage because of the cold. I am sorry for that. You did the 30 Day shred though, so you’re taking care of your health. I admire that.:flowerforyou:
Kay: Is going braless at home a possibility? Huge bulky sweaters when going out? I have some of those really stretchy t-shirt/shelf bras for yoga and I think you could get into one of those even while wearing your cast. You'd need more than one on at a time for the level of support a bra gives, but they do control the bounce and jiggle.:flowerforyou:
I tried to post this last night but the site crashed so I saved it for this morning. Sorry if I’ve missed anyone. Be safe and stay warm.: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 -
Sending warm thoughts to those fighting cold weather and sickness
Katla and dr katie may you heal soon
Thanks for bringing smiles to all of us with the amazing bra story
Michelle glad you r fine according to the doc.
Keeping you all in my prayers
Anamika from Mumbai0 -
Hello all,
I just found this thread, so I guess I'll introduce myself. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Chester County. I'm 51, turning 52 in a few more months. I've been married (and divorced) twice and am currently living with my boyfriend of four years. I work full-time at a trucking company (40+ hours a week, sedentary job at a desk).
We have two dogs, two cats, and as of late May last year, I am care-taking for my eldest granddaughter who is turning age 8 next week due to issues in the parental home. (That's the nice way to put it. Frankly, my daughter appears to have become a marginally-functional alcoholic and her behaviors, choices and actions have put her two daughters at risk).
I have the eldest one; the baby, born in April 2013, is with my daughter's spouse, who went back to live with his parents after being married to my daughter for two months.
I'm trying to lose weight for several reasons; in no particular order of importance:
1. I want to feel physically better than I do - I want better stamina (no easy feat, since I have asthma); I want my knees to feel better (again, not easy, as I had significant knee injuries when I was 14 that left permanent damage); and I want my back to stop hurting (I was hit by a distracted driver in April 2013... requiring six months of physical therapy for neck and back injuries - including herniated and bulging discs - and now ongoing chiropractic treatments). I'm hopeful that losing weight will help.
2. I'd like to be able to buy clothes that fit me right - I'm five foot, zero inches and should weigh about 120 pounds, give or take five pounds. At my worst, I was hitting 195. This morning, I weighed 169.
3. Since I am care-taking for my granddaughter turning 8 next week, and this may end up becoming permanent, I need to try to live healthier (and presumably longer with a better quality of life) since I have a dependent child in my care. While no one knows far in advance of when they are going to die, I'd like to try to be there at least for the next twenty years of her life - and not be a burden on her when I am hopefully eventually "advancing in years".
4. My employer conducts an annual wellness exam, tracking us for markers of metabolic syndrome. Anyone with three or more markers has to make significant changes and attend classes or else face increased insurance premiums and/or higher deductible/copayments. Waist size is one of the markers; I need to get my waist down below 35" to remove that marker from my employee file. Money is already tight; I don't need it to get tighter with insurance and medical services costing me more.
Harriet0
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