WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
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Good morning everyone. We do sound a very busy group, don't we? Many of us still have children at home, and are also caring for parents. And I'm not sure of everyone's personal situations, but it might be that some of us care for family with disabilities. I have an adult son at home, Rory, who is blind and has Asperger's Syndrome and epilepsy. We go to the local YMCA together, and he has a personal trainer once a week. It has been fantastic for us both.
Got my 500 kcals burned yesterday with a combination of very brisk walking/jogging with my German Shepherd and a series of squats at home. Today I'll be taking Rory to the gym, walking the dog, and a slow Pilates class.
And yesterday, I fixed my own washing machine!
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KATIA so glad you DH is home with you. Worry about bills later.
I have to post my meals and exercise for today Friday. Have decided to do Wii boxing, Tabata, and walk the dog. I washed all our clothes in basket and washing our bed-sheets and dog's doona covers and will clean house.
Stan was supposed to go fishing at 6am but he has trapped his sciatic nerve and came back to bed. Then dog decided she was sleeping with us too.
My dietition had to charge me $100 as my doctor forgot to do a care plan in time. Worth it though as learned heaps. Care plan in place for next visit.
My doctor questioned me about referring someone. I could not think then remembered my daft neighbour saying she did not like her doctor and who did I go to. Well apparently she told my doctor I had referred her. NOT happy as cannot stand the woman. She is 66 and cannot understand most her problems in her head. Now doctor thinks I referred her argh NOT!!!
OK better check my meals
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Hello from Auggie in the San Francisco Bay Area,
Weather is bright and shinny here today...a bit too hot. Pray for rain for California --our wonderful fruit, nut, and vegetable fields need it so badly, including the wine country.
I met my goal in Sept.....2 lb. loss per week -my 1st month here : ) I owe it too the MFP calorie counter and my supportive friends. Thank you, it is working! Yay!
Best to all in Oct.0 -
Sharing good news:bigsmile: .I got home from work today and learned I won a $100 gas card. I had signed up for a drawing at the state fair. The booth was promoting checking your tire pressure to save gas. Just by making sure your tires are at the correct pressure you can save 3% on your gas. It was sponsored by the Minnesota pollution control. Made my day!
Heather Happy Birthday! Glad you are having a great time in New York City.
MNMargaret0 -
Margaret, that's fantastic! Congratulations.0
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Hi everyone. Another quiet work day in my office. We had several inches of rain; Lincoln which is 50 miles away got 9”! It’s supposed to rain again tonight. Managed to get my steps and exercise and water in.
Heather: great pic! You look like you are having a good time. MOMA is awesome. Happy birthday!
Katla: sending get well kidney wishes to DH! Im sorry he is having to spend another night in the hospital…later….good news on the renal account. I’m glad he is progressing
Cynthia: hope you get some rest and feel more like yourself! Glad your puppy was not bad off.
Patty: sounds like you are a bit….flustered….out of sorts….drained? I hope you get back to yourself also!
Beth: OMgosh that is one terrible migraine. I hope your son gets relief soon! I hope the new aides work out as well. Sometimes people make mistakes and do need a second chance.
Rita: I am with you on feeling bad after exercising! I hurt all over all the time and it is very discouraging. Keep plugging away; things will be different when you recover from your operation.
Carol: Register for the draft???? I must be dumb I didn’t realize we still had the draft.
Sylvia: what a darling story about your DGD!
Kathy: nice to see you !!!
DrKatie: glad the migraine is gone
Margaret: a gas card is always welcome with the price these days! Congrats!
OK off to try to accomplish something. Welcome newbies. Take care, Meg from dreary Omaha ( but I like it)0 -
Well, today's numbers are not quite as good as yesterday.
October 2nd
Steps 4179
Miles, 1.74
In my defense, we had torrential rain all day.
Sylvia0 -
:bigsmile: :flowerforyou: Katla, I am so happy to hear that your hubby is home from the hospital and that the reason they kept him was a sort of normal side effect and not something serious or dangerous.
I spent over an hour today at the dentist plus getting x-rays of my whole mouth. I have a terrible gag reflex and all my teeth so the x-rays were the worst part. The new computer won't be here until the middle of next week and then we go away for four days so it will probably not be set up until Monday the 13th. Sharing the computer is "an opportunity for spiritual growth".
:bigsmile: Welcome to everyone who is new---please keep coming back.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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Hello Friends ~
Heather: Happy Birthday. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I’ve never been to Le Bernadin, but I think I’ve seen the handsome owner on programs with Anthony Bourdain. Hope you are enjoying every moment in the Big Apple.
Rita: Sending you warm thoughts and best wishes . Hope this is just a rough patch. Please keep coming back to this community and soaking up the strength and inspiration here. Always good to see you.
Lesley: Thanks for mentioning Tabata. I used to do Tabata on recumbent bike or in a series of body weight strength exercises my trainer programmed into my Kindle. Think I’ll do that workout tomorrow AM.
Katla: You sound so happy to have DH home.
He’s lucky to have you caring for him.
Sylvia: My little Lion Boy, Mars, thanks you for the cat joke. :laugh:
Meg and Vicki: Tomorrow I’m driving to North Platte for a couple days of work. Will think of you both while I’m in your fair state. :happy: Heard that there are some great antique stores in NP.
Early this AM I had strength training with my trainer.
Late this afternoon I had a one hour therapeutic massage, so right nowI feel strong and pain free. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Re artificial sweeteners: I can't tolerate stevia. :noway: Monk fruit and agave syrup (a drop goes a long way) are my sweeteners of choice.
Past my bedtime...:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: G'night all.
Stay well. Stay strong. We CAN do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
October goals:
> Minimize consumption of alcohol to two servings per week
> Register for and attend 50% of Master's swim course
> Once a week, call someone just to say hello
> Make plans for how I will use up my remaining paid vacation days
Word for 2014 = Release0 -
Your post really spoke to me. I am a preacher's kid, married to some one who could care less if I went to church and I eventually got used to doing other things on Sundays and then just stopped going. I have MS and it was easy to just say I wasn't feeling good that day. Mom died knowing I wasn't going to church and I know it broke her heart but I was stubborn mainly because I was to embarassed to go back. I felt like that church was my home church and I wasn't going to go anywhere else. We were married there, both our girls were married there, both of them were baptized there. It was my church and I just could not make myself to face those people and have them ask where I had been. Well my diet actually helped me in that. I knew from checking on the internet all the time that the church had made some changes. The main service was a contemporary service, A traditional service was at 8:30 AM. I do not do 8:30 AM. My body just doesn't do it at all. Then I went to a zumba class that was held there. It was in the old sanctuary!!!!! That sacred place where I had watched my sweet girls be baptized and all of us were married at that same alter. And now they are doing some very suggestive moves in the zumba class! I knew then that it was OK to let go of this misguided thought that was holding me to that church. Soon after I found another church that completely suited me. It is as traditional as traditional goes. I am so much happier and know that my parents are watching me and are shedding tears of joy.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Did 1-1/2 hr of the "10 Pounds Down" DVD today. Tomorrow's plan is to do a DVD for the bosu.
After exercising bought gas then went to lunch with the Newcomers. Had grilled chicken sandwich without the bread and steamed mixed veges, just water to drink. Came home and finished stringing the popcorn. Then had dinner now here.
katla - prayers that you can bring dh home tomorrow. I'm sure he's very disappointed. Update: so glad you're picking him up
Patty - I was a bit concerned about the chapter 3 test because I really don't have much of an interest in suppliments, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really wasn't all that difficult. Maybe I didn't do it right...lol! When the new CEO of the Y came here, he started this thing where the branch that earns the most money above their goal for the children't fund gets this milk bottle with their name engraved on it. It's intesresting, when he first got here his main focus was on this one branch, and they've never once won it. The branches that have, he hasn't put as much effort into. Wonder why he doesn't put his money into the branches that support the Y?
Beth - wish I'd gotten that survey. I would find it interesting. But you're right, it probably is nothing as good as Lesley is getting
robinschealb - welcome, come back often
Heather - I really like steel cut oats. Glad you enjoyed them. Sounds like you're having an awesome time. Happy birthday
mrsmuckster - hearty welcome
Rita - sometimes it's a nasty cycle, our body doesn't want to exercise but we feel worse if we don't. Been thinking lots of you
Satia Renee - what a very pretty name you have!
gmajacque - great start. You'll only go up from there!
My eyes, for some reason, are really burning, so I'm sort of skimming the posts, probably not replying to everyone I'd like to, tho. My apologies to all
Debbie - welcome! Tell us about your diet plan.
Kathy - welcome back! I wish you all the best in your classses. Be sure to let us know how they're going
Lesley - I'm sure you explained to your doc that you did not refer that woman!
Auggie - welcome and congrats
Margaret - so many times I've entered drawings to win gift cards but never seem to. How wonderful for you!
Meg - so when is that ark going to be finished? You're not the only one who didn't realize we had a draft.
Michele in NC0 -
bumping to mark my place.0
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I meant the above post for moeggep. I thought when I hit reply that it would have her name somewhere in the beginning of my post. Shows how much I know.
I got two things accomplished that I wanted to do. Went to AAA to get my triptic for our vacation and did laundry. That was it. Also at AAA I asked for 2 trip tics since we will be driving 2 cars but I only got one. My daughter, who will be driving the other car sees no sense in one so I guess I will leave it at that. I got my husband, well actually it was for me, a new Tom Tom for Christmas and I still can't figure out how to operate it. I got it all turned on, synced it with the computer to down load everything but when it actually went to putting in a destination I couldn't figure it out. I have put off and put off calling them. So I guess it is time since it is now a little over a week that we leave. We have a Garmin that is many years old, was the basic model so comes with no updates. So highway systems that we had back then is what it shows. I got the Tom Tom because it says llifetime updates. I beg to differ. Some updates are free but anything major you pay for. So I need, really need to call them and get some customer support.
Katla so glad your hubbie is in his own home now.
Joyce, Indiana, raining cats and dogs0 -
Jeannie, I would like to encourage you to let go of feeling down for going out enjoying special time with your family even if it did cause you to bounce up a couple of pounds. Life goes by too fast! One of my "rewards" is looking forward to going out for special occasions with the family and eating whatever I want. I go into it knowing that I will probably gain a couple of pounds but the next day I get right back with my healthy eating and take those couple of pounds back off. ????
Jolene...Beautiful far Northern California0 -
Happy October everyone!
My goals for October are to maintain my weight and increase walking, yoga and lifting weights.
I have a girlfriend trip in the works and I plan to thoroughly enjoy myself with my friends and good food and then get right back to my healthy eating when I return home.
Jolene, from far Northern California.0 -
Good morning everyone!
Katla: glad your husband can come home.
Alison: hope you did take a nap.
Rita: several of us are “out of it” at the moment. Don’t know why!
Meg: I didn’t realize there was a draft either!
I got a good night’s sleep but still feel tired. No wonder, I guess, with all the stuff going on. Right now I’m sitting on the couch after my oatmeal, with two sleeping Border Collies on the floor next to me (I’m babysitting my friend's for a few days after her operation.) They’re both snoring, so I have extra motivation to close my eyes for a few minutes until the painter comes.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
ExerMom Thank you!0
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I've been using MFP for a couple of months now and been reading several of the boards. This one seems like a good "fit". I look forward to reading the updates they really are motivating. Will definitely be back. Thanks to everyone for sharing.
From beautiful Eastern Washington. 0 -
Good Morning All, Today I go to the doctor and see what the blood work shows. Hopefully I'll get some answers. Tomorrow is my first water aerobic class, I have my routine down and have practiced the moves. L A Fitness prefers that you instruct from the deck and not in the pool. I prefer the pool but am sure I can get use to the deck.
Way back in April or May I told you all that my DD and family put a bid on a house in the country. It has a big wrap around porch, a barn, pond and almost 6 acres. Well, they finally got the house. They closed last week and can move in next week. The people who owned it are already moved out as they had closed on their house as well. The previous owners have temporarily left their horses there for a week or two so the kids get to see them every day when they bring boxes over. Everyone is very excited!
Tomorrow night is the dance at the Moose, a favorite band is playing and a group of us are going. It should be a blast. The band is so good and they play mostly fast upbeat songs that groups of women can dance to.
Joyce, I moved almost eight years ago and I started looking for another church but I’d go once here and once there, none seemed to fit. And it was easier after a while not to get up and make myself go out on my only morning off.
Margaret, Awesome when you win something isn’t it. Congrats!
Heather, Happy Birthday!
Michele, I am catching up this week-end. I have to finish chapter two and get through three. I’m open on learning about supplements if only to know more about the subject itself. Our Y association has six branches plus the children’s branch which I don’t know a whole lot about. All the branches now allow children but the special one is for low income intercity, a place for kids to go.
OK, better get to work. My goal this month is to also check in more regularly and keep up with all the posts.
Take care and be healthy,
Patty, Cincinnati, OH0 -
Good morning from NYC,:flowerforyou:
I posted last night, but lost it.:ohwell:
The food at Le Bernadin was great. The second course, Japanese white fish with caviar was exceptional as was the fifth, which had wagyu beef in it (a tiny square:laugh: ) which I have never had before. Amazing! We had the tasting menu with all the accompanying wines, on the grounds that this was once in a lifetime! :drinker: . Will think about how to pay for it when the bill comes in.:laugh: Also my first time to drink sake. :happy:
I know it is ridiculous to spend all that money on a meal out, but it is my passion in life.:blushing:
My only criticism is that the service was not as wonderful as the food. Perfectly fine and professional, but it didn't have that something extra that makes all the difference.
Now I am 65 I have to act like an old lady - NOT! :drinker:
Today we are off on a boat trip right round Manhattan. Haven't decided on this afternoon yet. Might walk over Brooklyn Bridge. Depends on the weather.
Loved the Top of the Rock yesterday. Got lots of birthday wishes from all the bouncy staff and a high five! The lift is like a space rocket with music!
Love to all. Deb in Melbourne - what a lot you have on your plate!
Katla - hope DH is behaving himself!
Heather in Manhattan. USA0 -
Bump to make my place. I am needed elsewhere in the house and will get back as soon as I am able.:ohwell:0
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Good morning Lovely Ladies,
Today I did weight training for my arms, cut my leg workout short because of my knee. I walked on the treadmill for about 20 minutes after.
I have been having pain in that sore knee at night. I'm used to arthritis pain, but having it at night is a new thing. It is a dull ache, just enough to disturb my sleep. Have any of you had this experience? It's been going on for about 2 weeks.
Heather, happy birthday! I'm glad you are enjoying your time in NYC. We splurge a lot on dinner out, it is one of our favorite things!
Margaret, congratulations on winning the gas card!
Mrsmuckster, welcome!
Katia, glad DH is home, hope he is doing well.
Patty, I hope your appointment goes well!
Hugs to all I missed!
Cindy in OK0 -
:flowerforyou: Heather, I am so glad you enjoyed your birthday dinner. As a once in a lifetime event, the cost is no big deal. Once a year we go to a professional baseball game and buy the extra special $65.00 seats and add on the hour drive, ferry and parking, and food at the stadium, the cost is close to what you paid for your dinner. With your love of interesting food, it was a perfect treat for you.
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: over 10,000 steps walking the poodles this morning, now I'm off to teach my line dance class. This afternoon we're going on our yearly "date" to get our flu shots. Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 0 -
Good morning everyone! It's so nice to get to know all you new folks. Please tell us more!
This morning I was at the kids apartment building promptly at 7:15, as usual. Nobody came down stairs. Well, they must be running a little late. After a while it occurred to me that I hadn't seen ANY of the kids I usually see in the mornings. And I hadn't seen any school buses either. Hmmm. It finally dawned on me that my son told me there was no school on Friday because of parent-teacher conferences! Duh! I'm so glad I didn't call upstairs and wake them up. So, I went for a walk on the rails-trails instead. Then came to the studio. About 10:30 my son and the kids came to visit me. Two of the kids are doing great in school. Above average in all the things they measured. The third (the oldest) is below average in everything. I have to find a way to help her more. She was hiding her math homework from my son and not doing it. I know she hates math, but I didn't know she was behind in everything.
Here is today's joke of the day:
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While taxiing at London Gatwick, the crew of a US Air flight departing for Ft. Lauderdale made a wrong turn and came nose to nose with a United 727. An irate female ground controller lashed out at the US Air crew, screaming: "US Air 2771, where the hell are you going! I told you to turn right onto Charlie taxiway! You turned right on Delta! Stop right there. I know it's difficult for you to tell the difference between 'C' and 'D', but get it right!"
Continuing her rage to the embarrassed crew, she was now shouting hysterically: "God! Now you've screwed everything up! It'll take forever to sort this out! You stay right there and don't move till I tell you to! You can expect progressive taxi instructions in about half an hour, and I want you to go exactly where I tell you, when I tell you, and how I tell you! You got that, US Air 2771?"
"Yes ma'am," the humbled crew responded. Naturally, the ground control communications frequency fell terribly silent after the verbal bashing of US Air 2771. Nobody wanted to chance engaging the irate ground controller in her current state of mind. Tension in every cockpit out in Gatwick was definitely running high.
Just then an unknown pilot broke the silence and keyed his microphone, asking: "Wasn't I married to you once?"
:laugh:
Have a great day everyone!
Sylvia
In Kansas, where fall has finally arrived!0 -
Good afternoon,
Ladies exercise at the gym today; held 3lb. weights for those where I could. Grocery shopping. A couple phone calls finished with more to make.
Not feeling nearly so sorry for our Ebola patient in Dallas now that it's been learned he flew here after carrying about a patient over there who died of it and lied about his contact. Anyone would want better care if they did get Ebola than the horrific conditions he saw in Africa. Got to wonder if others are thinking the same. Just hoping he didn't infect anyone else. Wondering how the Dr. who had exposure and is hospitalized in Md. waiting to see if he develops it is doing at NIH. I still think the world is going to be very sorry they didn't move faster to contain this. Haven't heard of any more health care teams/journalists being attacked and killed in villages over there other than that group of 8 people murdered about 2 weeks ago in Guinea. There's another possible case at a DC hosp. now too, also a "low probability" one in Georgia and 600 more troops being sent to Africa in addition to the 3,000 already committed.
Sylvia............Loved the cat joke; especially since I'm caring for a cat of an away neighbor for the next 4 days. Wonder if Sweetie has the same thoughts???? Going down there shortly.
Margaret...........Congrats on your win!!!!!
Patty...............Oh, I wish I could come along and dance at the Moose with you!!! Used to go to the Elks and the Vets in Pa. and do the same!! Fun times!!
Rita..........Certainly hope things turn around for you!
Cynthia.............So glad your poor dog did not have any additional serious eye concerns. You both have really been through it! Stress does exhaust you.
Mid-70's, clouds and weak sun with rain coming tonight.
Stay strong!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic0 -
Checking in for today.Thanks everyone for the support. Yesterday, the Dr. office called to tell me that the hospital has not reached an agreement with the insurance company so they would not take my insurance. Also, the insurance company denied my claim. Today, they called and said that the hospital came to an agreement. We just have to work on the approval for the procedure. I really hate insurance companies!
Someone mentioned depression causing pain. My problem is the other way around. Pain causing depression. Now the pain is better but my stress levels are high! I know exercise is good for me but herein lies my delima. Every time I try to start an exercise program, some part of my body rebels! I tried the Leslie Sansom walking videos, plantar faciatis set in. I tried curves, my back, shoulder, and hip fought back. Now, all that is better and I have to have surgery!
I think I am going to get a recumbant bike. Might be my best way.
I probably won't be on all weekend, so everyone have a great weekend!0 -
Happy fri.
welcome all new ladies.:drinker: :flowerforyou:
today my baby turns 18:drinker: :drinker:
HUGS
jane0 -
I am 50 +, and just getting back into MFP. spent the past year+ "backsliding," but I love myself and I know I can(!) Going to get total knee replacement 10/7 so that's a wrinkle in my exercise plans.This board sounds supportive and I'm down with that! I have been vegan for past 6-7 months.0
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Good luck with that! Support is worth its weight in gold, isn't it?0
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Thanks to all of you for your opinions about artificial sweeteners. I'm trying to wean myself out of them... or at least realize which ones I"m consuming. Everything in moderation, but real sugar is probably better if I want it!
Have a happy weekend!
Tammy0
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