WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2014
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Good evening dear ladies.
HSDramamom, I am another one who hasn't seen the scale move in weeks but continue to see changes in my body size. heck, as long as I see that I am OK with it. I do dislike when I go to a doctor and still have to see them write down my present weight especially now that I am 1 3/4 inched shorter but I guess that's what my body is doing.
Cynthia, welcome back. B&B food...yikes but oh so good. Those people want to make you want to come back and feed you pretty good. I would love to stay in one and soak up some local personality and friends but dear hubbie doesn't want to. It would make him have to sit and relate to some one he doesn't know.
Vicki when my husband and his friend were counting the money and realized what kind of money it was their hands were literally shaking on the way to the police.
When I was a little girl, my Mom would pay us kids by the piece to iron. Of course the pay was pretty small, like a nickle. We hated to do it. Dad being a preacher had to have his shirts pressed just right. Us girls were 8 years and up when our brothers came along. When it came to buying a Christmas present for them my sisters bought the typical things like a rattle or ball but I wasn't typical. I ironed their clothes for Mom and got extra money!
Mimi, I have a can of air, like for cleaning a computer key board, that my cat is petrified over. When I was training her all I would have to do is get that an of air out. The can is empty but she doesn't know it. If she is doing something wrong all I have to do is to reach over in the direction of that can and she scatters. Pour little ears down. I feel bad but it is at least a humane way of keeping her out of trouble.
I love the idea of the cookbook. What a wonderful thing to compile and print off. I'm sure it was a lot of fun talking to the older generation and getting them to talk all about recipes and anecdotes and everything. It is also a wonderful thing to pass on to generation after generation.
We started our Christmas music tonight in choir practice!!!!!!We were able to get a performance CD with our part highlighted on the CD to help us learn it. I hope everyone takes advantage of it to help them learn. A cantata will be a true test for my compression socks. I will have had my follow up appointment with the cardiologist and know whether or not I need to get heavier than the mild compression. I talked to the director and they have a short stool that can be put in the choir loft if I need it.. Christmas music is my absolute favorite.
Had a weird dream last night. Both my daughter and and niece have been talking about this flesh eating bacteria and saying it is around the Florida coastline where we are going. So last night in my sleep my left foot started hurting real bad. I mean it was real bad. i have some Lortab in my bedside drawer and I even thought about getting up and taking one. Then I was dreaming about this same foot, it became ulcerated on the bottom, so much that the flesh was completely gone all the way down to the bone in ugly patches. At the same time I was dreaming this my foot continued to hurt so bad. I guess my sleep was disrupted enough that my bladder decided I needed to get up. It was then that I discovered that my foot didn't hurt at all and it must have been PART of the dream. If did give me a big headache though so I took and Advil which helped. The shot I take for my MS sometimes gives me weird dreams and I took it last night so that may have also been the reason for the dream.
I'm still plodding along on my facebook game. I am currently in 2nd place and closing in on the person in 1st. But the month is still young so who knows what it will take for me to stay in 1st place, if I get there. I am also glad this is a once in a lifetime thing to do. It is hard work.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Good morning everyone!
Katla: 500 calories is not really a diet blowout. :flowerforyou: That said, I’ve never hear of MFP increasing calories suddenly, only reducing them when you lose weight. I think you can uncheck that in the settings.
Strassenkoeni: not sure I agree with you about not feeling at home in a new country. But then I’m one of those people who adjusts easily. I suppose I feel at home (or not) about the same in any place, once I get used to it.
Vicki: what a nice wish, that everyone takes time for herself today.
Rita: good for you for analyzing your diet. You would probably have more room for healthy food, even with a beer now and then.
Jane: still thinking of you; I sure hope you find something good soon!
Kim: I’d take your cucumbers! My mom always makes them with sour cream, a little vinegar and a little pepper.
Meg: please don’t poke your eyes out. We need you. :laugh:
Mimi: did you see the size of the Fitbit bracelet? (Are you talking about the Tory Burch one?) I was wondering whether I should splurge, but discovered it’s a full inch too small for my (pretty normal-sized) wrist.
Correcting cats’ behavior: we always used the plant mister set on a stream instead of mist (only water, of course). Worked great. Also, double-stick tape on the edges of the counters works great to keep them off when you’re not home to squirt. After a while they hate jumping up on the counters.
Language: I’ll put myself out on a limb here and say that I think the US should get used to the fact that it’s becoming bilingual. Trying to turn back the clock isn’t going to work. Granted, it’s a big adjustment for lots of people who've grown up with a mostly English-speaking country, but the country also has a lot of economic profit from Spanish-speaking guests and citizens. BTW, America has never had just one language, if you check the history.
I also feel that as visitors to another country, we should take into account that they have their own language and are not required to learn ours (although it is an advantage to do it in touristy areas). Personally, I enjoy trying out other languages during travel, even if I’m not great at it.
Thanks so much to everybody for the good wishes and warm welcome back!
I slept for 10 hours and feel like I could sleep for 10 more.
Hope everybody has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
morning ladies,
yesterday was a day...I am working alone as an assistant other one on vacation,, which she deserves..
2 other girls are on vacation, so we have one of the hygenists from another office working with us,,, she puts the instruments in a case and leaves them in the sink.. when Zina and Jeanette are there the lab runs smoothly,everyone of us helps out.. well this girl didnt know what she was doing, the other hygenist thinks she is above helping out, she said well thats not my job..
they crammed our schedule so I was assisting and doing the lab work, as we need the instruments to work.. I was freaked mad.. and exsausted.. my nasty from office manager barked at me as soon as I walked in saying we didnt have a patient until 8:45 what was I doing there so early.. I said Oh well, and she said NO Oh well.. I had alot of work to do before seeing patients so I just sort of ignored her and did my job.. I could barely move last night.. I ate pretty well until I got out of work.. because of the stress yesterday I stopped at Burger King and got a double cheeseburger and wolfed that down:explode: then came home and finished off my DH bowl of spagetti and meatballs, and about 6 golden oreo's, and had a mug of vanillia sleepytime tea..
didnt even log after work, I fell asleep at 7:30 and woke up at 5:15 I needed the sleep..
have to take the car over for a recall at 7:30 this morning, then I think I will pick a card up for the DH from his dad for his birthday and will have my DFIL sign it today for him. then have to get the cortisone shot in the heel:noway: then I am supposed to ice my heel for awhile, going to meet Rita for lunch to see if she can figure out what the glitch is in my computer.. it is working ok now..0 -
Alison: :flowerforyou:
Forgot to say we discovered adult vitamin gummies. They may be the best thing ever. :bigsmile:
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
Good morning! I had such fun yesterday. I took the other two grandkids to our local Walmart to shop for school clothes. They are not as tough to fit as the older girl, so when they found things they liked it was easy to find the right sizes. They had Hello Kitty stuff on clearance, and my granddaughter loves that stuff, so she was happy and the Bill was much smaller, so I was happy.
They all came over for dinner and I made oven baked coconut chicken with rice and a sweet and sour sauce. It turned out so good, and nobody knew it was low salt. Every bit was gone! I also made strawberry bread. Big mistake. It was SO delicious! And there was absolutely nothing in it that was healthy - except the strawberries. I might made it again, but use applesauce instead of oil.
Here's the recipe link. In case anybody wants to try it.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/strawberry-bread/
Meg, I've been thinking a lot about your impending grandchild. I know it's really hard right now, but I hope you will keep your heart open to this tiny creature. It's not his/her fault. I hope someday WAY in the future you can look back at this as a blessing. Grandkids are so wonderful, and fill your heart in a way that nothing else on earth does. And I think every baby deserves a shower, and being thrown by a relative doesn't bother me at all. My neighbor (from the house next door to my studio) was expecting her third and she threw her own shower. I have to admit that bothered me a little bit, but oh well. I still gave a gift.
Cynthia, I love Fiber One Gummies for extra fiber. Yummy too. I didn't notice the size of that fitbit bracelet. It sure wouldn't fit my large wrists. Good thing I'm too cheap to buy it.
I'm STILL NOT under 190! Good grief! How long does it take to lose 0.2 pounds? I swear I only had one little piece of strawberry bread. I stayed under on calories. Maybe if I pee one more time this morning before breakfast...
Well, I'd better get busy.
Have a great day.
Sylvia0 -
Meg, I've been thinking a lot about your impending grandchild. I know it's really hard right now, but I hope you will keep your heart open to this tiny creature. It's not his/her fault. I hope someday WAY in the future you can look back at this as a blessing. Grandkids are so wonderful, and fill your heart in a way that nothing else on earth does. And I think every baby deserves a shower, and being thrown by a relative doesn't bother me at all. My neighbor (from the house next door to my studio) was expecting her third and she threw her own shower. I have to admit that bothered me a little bit, but oh well. I still gave a gift.
Have a great day.
Sylvia
Almost my exact thoughts but worded so much better than I would have been able to. I had my son when I just moved back to this state. I really didn't have friends or anyone traditionally appropriate to throw a shower. Good thing I didn't care. My mom threw it and I planned the entire thing. You can take the girl out of event planning...... It was just as I wanted and more about celebrating (and mentally preparing) the pending arrival of my son than the gifts.
I've been reading a few posts about Adkins and opinions on what's right and not. My 50 cent is that not much is more unhealthy than obesity so if Adkins works for some, who am I to say? It works for some of us to count every little calorie and step, it works for others to eat more calories, some need to exercise more than others, etc. ...... I support everyone's effort to a happier and healthier lifestyle, even if it's not what may work for me.
With that said, I need to getting my "effort" in gear here. These floods (inability to ride outdoors and Zumba cancellations, etc.) have thrown off my exercise this week and I've failed in kicking in Plan B. New day, new opportunity.
It's a perfect late September day here :ohwell: Happy Day to all!
xo- Gloria in crisp and sunny Metro Detroit0 -
Good afternoon my lovely ladies!:flowerforyou:
Just finished making some plum jam which I hope is going to set.:ohwell:
Also made some lime parfait from the Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure. It is delicious and I used the half fat creme fraiche.
I was making it for dessert with my friend on Monday (it is served frozen) , but managed to squeeze out 3 more portions so have some for another lucky visitor.:bigsmile:
It takes 4 egg yolks so I have 4 egg whites over. I could put them in the freezer, but there are already several in there so I thought of macarons. I got some freeze dried raspberries from Amazon the other day so that is what I will be making tomorrow. I googled them and you can keep filled macarons in the freezer.:bigsmile: This bbq is going to be a feast!
It's raining again here, but that suits me. I will be picking kale, which has loved the rain, to go with pork in cider stew I have got out of the freezer. I don't feel like cooking tonight after my efforts today. :noway:
Thanks everyone for your encouragement in publishing my old languishing novels. I have thought about doing it for years, but it used to be so expensive. Now the Amazon way makes it possible and I have DH'S experience to call on. My hesitation is more to do with the fact that I have changed so much since I wrote the early ones and I am slightly embarrassed about what it reveals of my state of mind in those days. As I said, they are "historical documents". I think a preface explaining all that might be in order.
Mimi - I love the cookery book you have put together. What a great idea.:flowerforyou: I had an idea of writing something where I used an item of food to go off on a riff of memory, rather as I have done on here occasionally. Something simple like a boiled egg has so many associations for me. Then I could give a technique or recipe. A whole life story could be written that way with recipes. I could call it Tastes of Mind. 
You can tell I am feeling quite creative at the moment. I haven't felt so much like writing or doing something with my old writing for a very long time. I think you girls have got something to do with it. :flowerforyou:
I feel I have lots of energy, I just have to channel it. I so much lost heart in my writing that I didn't want to touch it, but that is changing.
THANK YOU.:flowerforyou: :drinker:
Lots of love from Heather in Hampshire UK0 -
Heather: One particular “Pub” we visited in the Victoria area was very much on the fancy side, but there was also a great little place located on an island a bit further north in Telegraph Harbor that was quite casual and country. They had wonderful steamer clams. Good luck with your book project. I hope your software is up to the task. If there are things in your old books that you no longer like, would it be possible to make a few changes in the e-versions? Or does that require a lot more work than you want to take on? I am happy that you’re feeling so much more positive about your writing. It is an important part of you. :flowerforyou:
HSDramamom: Clothes fitting better is a wonderful non-scale victory (NSV.) Congratulations! Your body is changing for the better. The weight will come off in its own sweet time. For a while we had a group of Plateau Princesses and I was one of them. Just keep following the plan and the weight will drop. Drinking extra water often helps. :flowerforyou:
Madgoth: I am at goal and still counting calories to be sure I stay on track. Eat foods that are healthy and keep you feeling good, measure them, and count the calories. Portion control is a key to success, and my primary strategy. :flowerforyou:
Rita: Rum and sparkling water is not even close to beer in calorie count, although all rums are not created equal. Whiskey is lower in calories than beer, too. I occasionally have rum and dietrite pure zero cola. I choose that particular cola because it doesn’t contain aspartame. I have to avoid wine, because I seem to drink way too much of it.:ohwell: :flowerforyou:
Janemartin: I’m sorry you’re having such a tough time finding a place to live. I’m sending good thoughts your way.:flowerforyou:
Meg: I’m so sorry about the baby shower issue. Was it just thoughtless or mean? Maybe the other grandmother didn’t know about your anniversary. I agree with other's advice. Set aside your disappointment in your daughter's behavior and allow yourself to love this baby. It may be one of life's greatest blessings. :flowerforyou:
Joyce: Why are you shorter? Did you tell us about this before and I missed it?:huh: :flowerforyou:
Cynthia: I did reset my calories and sent MFP a question on why it suddenly changed. I haven’t had a reply, though. I agree that we need to be more flexible about multiple languages. My grandma was German, and that was quite unpopular during and after two world wars. She and her sisters learned English but always spoke with a noticeable accent. I see this as a similar issue, and each new waver of immigrants went through a time of being less than welcome. I don’t plan to learn Spanish as a second language, but I am picking up words and phrases. I loved my ESL kids when I was teaching, with only two or three exceptions. The exceptions were trouble makers and they were in the minority. I had more Anglo trouble makers over the years than Hispanic ones. :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: I’m so glad you had a good time school clothes shopping with the DGC! I’ll bet they remember the experience for a long time. They know they’re loved and that is the most important part. Having new school cloths is also a huge plus. Clothes make a difference and kids can be mean. :flowerforyou:
Plans for going to DD’s house are moving forward and I’m likely to book my flights in the next day or so. I had a talk with her last night and tried to nail down dates. She has an appointment tody and will let me know whether there are changes in expectations.
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
August Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Hello again everyone: I am back from vacation and only two pounds up. I am finding that quite amazing considering all I ate over the last two weeks and not exercising regularly. Not going to try to catch up on all the reading but I am going back over the last few pages. Good to see familiar posters. Take care all, Sue in SD0
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afternoon ladies~
well what a morning this has been.. went to the dealership... no problem there, then went to the foot dr.. and so it begins got the shot of cortisone,and then he said the dreaded words..if you want to keep up with your active lifestyle..surgery is the only option:noway: now our insurance is pretty crappy, with a high deductable, and I dont have time to take off from work.. ,sort of let the DH know and now he is ticked off.. ie.... money out, and no money in... would be out of work for 1 week, then wear a boot for 2 more, then stitches out and then go about your buisness..
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Heather, you might think about using a pseudonym to publish your novels. I knew a man years ago who wrote cookbooks and used a woman's name. He was pretty successful at it too, but he never would tell me the name he used. I think he was slightly embarrassed at being a macho man with a softer side.
Here is today's joke of the day:
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Two elderly couples were enjoying friendly conversation when one of the men asked the other,” Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?" "Outstanding," Fred replied. "They taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualization, association, etc. It was great." "That's great! And what was the name of the clinic?" Fred went blank. He thought and thought, but couldn't remember. Then a smile broke across his face and he asked, "What do you call that flower with the long stem and thorns?"
"You mean a rose?"
"Yes, that's it!" He turned to his wife, "Rose, what was the name of that memory clinic?"
:laugh:
I'm finally going to the studio to work on a drafting job. Been dragging my feet this morning.
Sylvia0 -
Good Morning Friends,
I have used one of those citronella bracelet to ward off bugs. The only problem is they do not last very long. About a week. I also use essential oils lavender,rose geranium, and tea tree are worth a try.
As we are learning depression is an illness that kills. Unfortunately when someone is in the throes of it it is difficult for them to see their way out. Medication is one tool and sometimes a necessary tool when it is severe. Unfortunately unless it is given as a shot it takes a week to two weeks for the medications to fully take effect. Staying healthy through diet, exercise , and good sleep can help. Unfortunately life circumstances and severe illness like cancer makes a person vulnerable to having it. If it is severe the best a loved one or friend can to is be there and encourage the person to seek help. The only way a person can be forced to get help here in Minnesota is if he/she is a danger to themselves or others. Then you have to get the courts involved for a stay of commitment. Because this is not voluntary the outcome is often mot as positive as when it is voluntary. What make Robin Williams even sadder for me is he did try and seek help voluntarily and it still wasn't enough. For me it like watching someone drown and there is nothing you can do. Hopefully through his tragedy we can learn more to be alert to the first signs of depression in ourselves and others.. Hopefully if caught earlier this kind of outcome can be prevented.
Quiet day here. Plan to go for a walk with a friend tonight. DS is starting a job with a temp agency Monday. A step in the right direction.
Today continue to log to help maintain weight.
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Good day ladies,
Hubby and I had a good time yesterday. We had a nice lunch, then a movie (One Hundred Yard Journey)' then went to have his favorite dessert, Whiskey Cake. We didn't have dinner, too full and I'm happy to see no gain today.
Today I did upper body strength training, yoga and treadmill.
Jane, many hugs. I hope you get to the end of your home search soon.
Meg, I love daybeds! I bet yours is beautiful! I'm sorry about the situation with the baby shower, keep your hands away from your eyes!
Mimi, I didn't know dogs hate citronella either. I could have used it on my pug girl when she was younger. If she was mad at you, she would really let you know, usually at 4 am!
Katia, thinking of you and hope all goes smoothly with DH's surgery date.
Sue, congrats on successful vacation dining!
Joyce, I love Christmas music too. I start listening in Mid-November!
Sylvia, sounds like the girls really enjoyed their shopping! Love today's joke!
Allison, I hope your foot gets better.
Heather, I feel the same about my art as you do about writing. I would put it down for a couple of years at a time before I retired. Now I am really enjoying it. I hope it is something I leave behind as well. I have several projects lined up as gifts for friends and family.
Hugs,
Cindy in OK0 -
Katla – I’ve been looking at an Adobe ‘add on’. Of course it costs and I would have to upgrade my Word as well I think. I’m going to ring a photocopy place in the village and see if they can do it and how much they would charge. I don’t want to edit it as I think then it would be a case of completely rewriting. I would rather just leave it as a piece of history. I wrote the earliest piece in 1979 and the one I want to publish first in the mid 80s.
Sylvia – a pseudonym is an idea, but mainly I want to publish this old stuff for friends and family to remember me by. I am probably a lot more embarrassed by it than they would be.
My plum jam did not set, so I boiled it up again and produced toffee so we had to pour it all away at the bottom of the garden.:sad: A treat for the ants.:laugh:
Alison – it is looking as if an op is the only option. What a drag!:flowerforyou:
Jane – thinking of you in your house search.:flowerforyou:
Bye for now, Heather UK0 -
there is a calcium supplement I am looking into first, would rather pay a small amount for that ,than have my foot operated on.. thats for sure... we shall see. for now and for awhile. recumbant bike ,maybe elliptical but no race walking and no treadmill:grumble:0
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Alison - rowing? I find it great!:flowerforyou:0
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First I'll comment on the posts about drinking and the posts about Atkins. I love my carbs too much to ever be successful at Atkins and am not much of a drinker so take my advice for what is worth, but supposedly vodka has no carbs so is unlimited on Atkins. Something to consider.....
I, too, googled grey sheet since I had never heard of it. I agree that it was scary, but some may be at a place where it is necessary. There aren't any meetings close to me, only two in the whole state. I guess that's why I never heard of it.
I did some serious grocery shopping yesterday and stocked up on things to help me stay within my calories. One thing I like that I got was the outshine fruit and veggie Popsicle in tangerine carrot. It has carrot juice and pumpkin purée in addition to the fruit juices used to sweeten it. 60 calories and it does satisfy the after dinner sweet tooth. Something that I did not care for was the Chobani yogurt and steel cut oats, cranberry. I did like the texture but the yogurt tasted too fake or processed or something. It did make me think I would enjoy the homemade overnight refrigerator oats, so I'm going to try that.
I also saw the shoulder doc yesterday. He's sending me for an MRI because my symptoms are consistent with rotator cuff issues. He doesn't think it's torn enough for surgery, but wants to check it out for sure since I've had the problem for so long. They said that secondary problems not noticed at first when another is so obvious (like my broken wrist) are quite common. Hopefully I can be fixed up with a steroid shot and continuing my at home PT.
Meg, I'll bet this grandchild will steal your heart once it is here. Although technically I agree with the etiquette of the shower hostess, at least the other grandmother is reaching out to help. Sounds like her son may not be the most supportive, from what you have said.
Allison, good luck with the heel. You've put up with it long enough. I had a short bout with heel pain myself, but luckily mine went away with new shoes specifically advertised to be good for plantar fasciitis. I never went to the doctor, although X-rays of my foot for something else revealed bone spurs and a little arthritis.
Take care my friends. Ill comment more when time permits.
K in NEGA0 -
Good afternoon! I'm still around, just lurking more than posting. I'm struggling with some depression right now but it seems to be lifting a bit. I'm still very concerned about my friend who received the bad news.
The boy child goes off to school on Saturday!! He finally admitted that he is anxious about it. AND, one of the main things he is anxious about is why I didn't want him at this particular school. He says he wants to go to that school but he doesn't want to go to Charlotte. (Charlotte is a pretty big city.) He is worried about there being too much concrete and not enough green space. He currently relieves anxiety by riding his bike in the country or hopping on the lawn mower and mowing. These things will not be available. He has desisted with some of the being obnoxious because he is scared, though, which is a huge relief to me.
I'm enjoying having my coworker away on sabbatical this month. I wish I could get rid of the people who insist on using the church for their personal space. :grumble: There is one woman who uses it as her office away from home (and her real office) for her school work (advanced degree) and the organist is using the building for her piano lessons again (she's not supposed to be). Oh well, no help for it so I will endure.
My daughter's condo purchase has hit some snags. The air conditioning didn't work and the bathroom leaked and the stove didn't work. As of yesterday, none of these things had been satisfactorily fixed. Hopefully, it will all fall into place by the August 27 closing date. My house has had ZERO lookers! I am discouraged and frightened.
Jane, I do hope your situation works out quickly. I am sure you are sick of the whole ordeal!
Alison - I hope the meds work so that there will be no surgery.
Heather - As always, I love reading about your food. It's too bad you had to throw away your jam/jelly. I bet it would have made a wonderful sauce for ice cream, cake, yogurt, etc. My mother used up a lot of a batch of preserves that didn't set up by using it that way.
I've been interrupted so many times typing this that I can't remember anything else!
Carol in NC0 -
Hello you queens of weight loss and princesses of the treadmill,
Talking about dementia
This is the list I compiled of things to do or take when I go on my bike rides
Check air
lube chain
Fill both water bottles
prepare snacks (dates and nuts banana)
Wet cooling towel
charge cell phone and take
reset computer
check if lights are still working
pick right helmet for weather
pick right gloves for weather
pick right sunglasses for weather
reading glasses
tissues
lip gloss
repair kit
first aid kit
emergency money
ID and Medicare card
put on heart monitor belt
and now you tell me I need citronella spray or a bracelet to protect me from dogs. Actually I like the idea with the bracelet, because I would never get a spray out in time to spray the dog. Thank both of you for the idea.
I watched Extreme Weightless the other day. They had a tiny person on. She was told that she could only lose by exercising because her metabolism was so low that she could not drop under the 1200 calories per day. I feel the same way.
I also caught a few minutes of Mark Fuhrman on PBS. I had his book but gave it away to somebody, who really needed it. He reminded me of what to eat if you want to loose weight.
He called it
G Bombs
Greens, Beans, Onion, mushrooms, berries, seeds.
This winter I ate this way , lots of bean and lentil soups with tons of vegetables in it and I was at my ideal weight. And then I got depressed and started eating comfort food and put on weight.
As I do not like to eat soups in summer, I will make plenty of three bean salads, which I like a lot. And I love mushrooms. Where I grew up we could go in the woods and pick them ourselves, unfortunately here are only so few choices in mushrooms in the stores. But the 99 cent store has portabella mushrooms, which is really a great deal because they are three or four times more expensive in all other stores.
I am proud to announce that up to today I biked 430 miles in August. I am participating in a challenge here on MFP and signed up for 800 miles for this month and I was worried that it would be too hot and I could not achieve it. But so far so good.
Anne, in the not so hot Mojave desert0 -
Ann, Somebody should invent a citronella container that attaches to the handlebars and is therefore convenient to get to. Hmmm. I wonder if you could take a velcro band (or duct tape) and fasten it just so - with the trigger in a convenient spot and the business end pointed in a direction that would hit the dog and not blow in your own face. Hmmm. Maybe attach it to your right knee, assuming that most dogs would approach from a driveway on the right side (not sure about that). Depends on the size of the dogs too, but it seems that the big dogs would be more of a threat than the small ones, so you might need to aim higher. Maybe you could borrow a neighbor's labrador to practice on. (just kidding) Of course, if it was attached to your knee, the motion of the knee would naturally move the citronella up and down which would able to adjust to hit any size dog. Oh, I can just see it now. Bike shorts with a special pocket to hold a special container of citronella. Or maybe it could be remote controlled with just a button on the handlebars. Of course, if they chomp on the leg holding the citronella they could get a mouthful anyway, but I suppose that is what we are trying to avoid. Hmmm. Bite Me Not Bike Shorts...A whole new industry is born. But more research will be needed.
I got a kick out of your list. Especially the Medicare Card and Reading glasses. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Can you tell I'm goofing off? I finished all my drafting work and am sitting around waiting for word from the sales reps to see if the layouts I sent are adequate or if more changes are needed. Meanwhile I finished listening to an audiobook that had me sobbing! It was "Those Who Wish Me Dead" by Michael Koryta. Good book. Normally I prefer mystery novels written by women, but a friend recommended this one. Our library had it online.
Well, I think I'll go walk at the mall for a while. I hope you are all having a great day.
Sylvia0 -
Good afternoon.
Thanks for the love and support regarding this house hunt.
trying to get caught up here.
HUGS
jane0 -
Wow what a busy Thursday! I ended up sleeping in; I woke up last night and now I have a sore throat, so I didn’t fight the extra sleep. Went back to Pennys and bought new pillows for our bed….we have the foam ones and I just recently noticed that they are actually falling apart! Then to a craft store, groceries, home to eat lunch, get gas, walgreens, more groceries and boy am I pooped! I already have nearly 8,000 steps and it’s only 3!
I keep thinking about DD#1 planning on keeping her baby. I just am so concerned the baby will not get the kind of care she needs since DD has so many issues. She doesn’t talk and can barely read, so no babbling or book reading to stimulate the mind. She can do tasks like change a diaper and feed a baby, but would not be able to look around and think “now that she has started crawling, what do I need to do to make the house safe?” She is totally opposed to doctors for the most part and absolutely hates vaccinations, so my guess is that baby won’t have the health care she needs. She refuses to go to a dentist now that we don’t make her, so no dental care for baby when she’s old enough. It’s just so frustrating. Another family could give her the care she needs and deserves. That’s what makes me want to poke my eyes out.
Mimi: wow that’s a lot of bad news for one family isn’t it? Hugs to you!
Gloria: (and Jane): a different take on pets in rental properties….we always allow pets with an extra deposit and have found the 2 legged renters are way more destructive than the 4 legged ones! Thanks for the sweet wishes and for sharing about your life!
Michele: another challenge for me bra-wise is that the ‘girls’ are two completely different sizes! The other grandmother has told the kids she will support them financially, which we totally disagree with.
Lesley: it looks like autumn is approaching here….Halloween stuff in the stores and mums in the garden shops already
Yanniejannie: I try not to be so hard on people, but those social things were pounded into my head by my mother. My dad was a high ranking naval officer and later VP of several multinational companies, so formal entertainment was always on the agenda. I swear I could eat lunch with the Queen of England and know what all the forks are for! Several of our friends have looked surprised when I told them the other grandmother is giving the shower.
Cynthia: 10 hours of sleep sounds marvelous!
Grandmallie: I sure hope today is a better day for you
Sylvia: I had to laugh at the mental image of you willing yourself to lose that 0.2 pounds from your bladder! Thank you for the advice on the baby. I know it’s not her fault and I am hoping I can be a good grandmother. Maybe when I see her, I will feel a connection but who knows if Tanya will even tell us she was born?
Heather: I can’t wait to buy your books! Another Hairy Bikers recipe? Funny, my vision of you makes you about the last person who would use the words “hairy biker” in any sort of sentence LOL! I picture you as so refined and as such a gourmet cook!
Katla: no, I don’t think the shower thing was either thoughtless or mean. DD has so many cognitive issues, she would never think of it. And if she did, she would never say anything to the other grandmother like “Oh, my parents are usually gone on their anniversary, can we do it another day?” That’s just her. I never even had her address until recently when I got a medical bill for her. She would never think to let us know. We asked the night before she moved out and she said although she knew where it was she didn’t know the address (totally possible with her).
Sue: only gaining 2 pounds from vacation in a victory in my books!
Cindy: I had never really thought about day beds until we bought DD#1 her “very own” furniture. She saw one at the furniture store and wanted it. This particular bedroom is very small, so the day bed works wonderfully.
Drkatiebug: I love the outshine bars!
Ann: wow that’s quite the biking total. Congratulations! I don’t really like soup in the summer either and am not really a big fan of the cold soups. But come autumn, soup is always on the menu! Actualy this week we are having a spicy bean soup that I just love
Jane: keep us informed as to the house hunting!
Well I need a nap! I am bushed from all the walking I did today. I also am a bit sore from the elliptical yesterday; I haven’t done that one in a while and it is bothering me some. Take care all, meg from Omaha where all sharp objects have been put out of my reach.0 -
Katla, I would assume it is my genetic make up that is making me shorten. My Mom and my sister both got shorter but they both had severe spinal disease and not only were shorter but pretty hunch back. When my Mom died she was about 5'1". My sister was 5'8" and she is about 5'3" now. I have some spinal problems but not at all like Moms.
Carol, could your son going off to college be a part of your depression? Also knowing that the college doesn't fit his lifestyle and how he copes with life. At my former church, our pianist gave most of her lessons at the church. It turned out to be quite an outreach for the church in that many of her students and families ended up coming to our church.
Anne, I didn't know there were different kind of helmets according to the weather.
Another beautiful day here in Evansville. We have done some walking outside and at Sams when we picked up medicines
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Did 40 minutes of my Wii Gold's boxing this morning. LOVE that. Tabat and 2 mile walk later.
Have gone back to Jeannette Jenkins' recipes for breakfast and lunches. Love her high fibre food. I have her book as well as her DVDs which are the best
My spring bulbs are flowering now and need to do more weeding after lunch. Buds on my fruit trees too and wattles starting to flower. Spring is in the air.
My daughter is a fully qualified boxing coach and she has 3 gyms she works at in an evening now. Her husband also a boxing coach. They used to oerate their own gym but it all got too much and closed it. She also does distance running for cardio and did a marathon earlier this year. She takes her friends on her runs too.
A lovely day here.
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Sylvia,
how can you make fun of such a serious subject?:explode: :bigsmile: . Shall I publish my pics of my dog bite?:blushing:
Yeah, I know you are all dog owners and don't want your babies to get hurt, so nobody suggested pepper spray....
Believe me I see the absurdity of the situation too. But the thing which bothers me is that I am now afraid of dogs when I am on my bike. I was never afraid of dogs in my whole life.
Joyce
You learn something new every day.
I just wanted to test if anybody was reading it.:laugh: ... No, seriously.
I have a hot weather helmet. It is an expensive helmet ,very light and with big vents to keep your head cool. Only it does not fit my head so well, so I am only wearing it when it is really, really hot.
Then I have a helmet which fits very well and really looks good on me , but the sweat runs down my face when I wear it on hot days.
And helmet no. 3 has a visor and I wear that when I need more protection from the sun riding when the sun is high.
Then of course you have rain covers for helmets, but this something I really do not need here, because it practically never rains.
When you bike so much as I do you somehow end up with a whole wardrobe just for biking. And I am not so bad about it as most male bikers I know. :ohwell:
Now I only have to get down to my ideal weight again, so does my spandex does not look too stretched.:embarassed:0 -
strassenkoini, thank you so much for the helmet tutorial!!! No, a person should never stop learning.
Meg, one of my nephews, one who has screwed up his life big time with drugs, had a pregnant girlfriend. But the moment that baby was born Jonathon was a different person. He says he realized that he wasn't the important person anymore. His wants and desires didn't matter anymore. He had an innocent helpless baby depending on him and that she was the most important thing for him and no longer himself. Unfortunately that hasn't kept him from getting her pregnant anymore. They now have 2 and another on the way. So 3 children under 3. But he is a changed man. He holds a steady good paying job, no drugs or alcohol anymore. I wish you all the luck with this grand parent thing that is going to happen whether you want her to keep it or not. I hope I am not coming off sounding harsh. That is not my intent at all.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Oh gosh, hope I can get my schedule under control and come back to being a regular!!
Mimi – I’ve eaten at the Mrs. Doubtfire restaurant too!
Lesley – well $700 for 3 months is better, but my electric bill runs under $40 so that still seems high! Thanks for the bmi link….
Alison – hope your foot is on the mend, I like Mimi wear arch supports in most shoes…
Gloria – glad to hear you are safe the way the weather has been reported it sounds awful and scary!
Viola – welcome
Sylvia – sorry to hear about the DGkids issues
Patceoh – hope surgery goes well.
Katla – Congrats to be back at goal!!!
Goddesskat, & Madgoth – welcome
Vicki – you can do it!!! Everyone is a bit uncomfortable or scared of something but we have to face it and prove to ourselves we are stronger bigger braver than that thing that gets us!
Jane – (((hugs))))))))
DeeDee – hoping you are feeling better
Renny – glad the crud is gone!
Heather – publishing is a whole new world with the internet!
Katla – MFP reset – that is awful!!! You might want to report it to tech support…
HSDramamom – you might want to consider adding in some body measurements to cheer you on when the scale is stuck.
Cynthia – Thanks for your words on bilingual USA, I agree, but had not thought of a way to say it.
Heather – sorry your plum jam did not set --- I had some not set, and added cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to it and used it as plum sauce, amazing on pound cake or even on pork.
Alison – We have a specialty shoe store here for folks with dodgy feet; and they fitted me with an arch support. It was $40 (ish) and when I need a new pair I get them on amazon for $28 the arch support “fixed” the heel problem….
August goals :
Stretch 5 minutes a day xxxx
Walk 45 minutes a day 12 times
Do Heather’s abc balance 1 time a week 2 weeks done
Kim from N. California0 -
Alison: You’ve been in pain as long as I’ve known you here on MFP. Do you trust this doctor? Need a second opinion? Your DH doesn’t get to be the second opinion because he isn’t medically qualified, but he is part of the picture. Good luck. I have no advice on surgery other than to get the best doctor possible. I have personal experience working with aching joints to help them get stronger. I love riding my recumbent bike and tolerate an elliptical when necessary, but I don’t enjoy it. Continuing to exercise in ways that don’t aggravate your foot makes a lot of sense whether or not you decide to have surgery. I would also recommend yoga if you can find an instructor who will help you strengthen your body gently.:flowerforyou:
Margaret: I am saddened by Robin Williams’ death, too. Suicide seems like such a tragedy. I’ve heard it called a permanent solution to a temporary problem. In Robin William’s case, the problem was apparently a long standing struggle for him.
Cindy: I just attended a community concert in the park and was among a group of audience members who were given a free CD by the performer, a wonderfully talented pianist. I chose a Christmas CD, and bought a second Christmas CD, too. I know I’ll enjoy them for years to come.:flowerforyou:
Heather: I hope you find the book project enjoyable and satisfying. Keep us in the loop as you go along.:flowerforyou:
Carol: Selling a house can be stressful. Your home will sell when the right buyer sees it. I hope that turns out to be sooner rather than later. Good luck to you. :flowerforyou:
Anne: Congratulations on 430 bike miles in August. I am very impressed.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Bite Me Not bike shorts!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
DD had a doctor’s appointment today, but didn’t get results on her pregnancy worries. I hope she gets the results tomorrow. I’ll be going there to help her and am in the planning stages. It looks like DH’s surgery won’t be until after the baby is born and I’m back home. He’s decided to stay home alone while I’m gone, but DS and DDIL invited him to come and spend some time with them. I think he’ll do it. I worry about him being home alone. He has lots of medical issues.
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
August Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
well I am up...had only 5 1/2 hrs sleep... today is DH 62nd birthday, his uncles 72nd.
I have been wearing orthodics in my shoes ever since I had this problem,,,i constantly switch my sneakers,
the side of my left foot hurts constantly and the podiatrist said it is because of the way I walk..
I am at my wits end.. He said I can still walk.. but dont use the treadmill as you are banging your foot down and it could do permenant damage..
I am going to do anything I possibly can to not have the surgery
up at 2 am..
the nursing home called after we had fallen asleep.my DFIL tried to escape last night and got as far as in between the double doors he gave them a fight and got a tare on his hand,,
I have to speak with the head nurse... I dont know what we are going to do..
had 3 tacos last night and it showed on the scale:grumble:0 -
Hi there my friends!:flowerforyou:
Meg - the idea of me being "refined" makes me laugh!:noway:
Katla - I can understand why you are worried about your DH. I remember he had a couple of hypos in the last year or so. Could you get a neighbour to check on him while you are away? You have an exciting time ahead of you and you need peace of mind.:flowerforyou:
Joyce - it's so wonderful that you have found your church and your choir. They obviously value your contribution. It is amazing to remember how nervous you were about going there.
How is your memoir writing going? I hope you are continuing with it.:flowerforyou:
I was pleased that DS #1 answered my text last night. He has been severely depressed for several months now. He said things were still tough, but he was feeling a bit better. My worries about him are a shadow on my life. We so want our children to be happy.
On the good side I received a thank you card from DDIL thanking us for coming up to help during her eye op. Of course we loved doing it, but it's still nice when people really appreciate you.:happy:
The jam debacle was annoying, but we have pounds and pounds of plums on the tree! I am going to make a few jars of plum bbq sauce as it was great the last time I made it. I have saved some small jars which will be great for presents. The most annoying thing is having to rewash and sterilise the jars of jam and soak off the labels again.:grumble: I will make some more and include the orange pith in a muslin so I get more pectin. I think I did that last time when it was successful.
I hate failure, but I will not dwell on it. DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD. :laugh: :laugh: :drinker:
Bye for now, Heather in flowery Hampshire UK0
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