WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER

kackie

Hello Everyone,

Cindy: I LOVE your challenge...you are helping us all see the glass as "half full"...great idea! And I was feeling a bit grouchy today too! SO, the good part of my day was this: I woke up before the sun came up. Usually, I roll over and try to sleep a bit more, but today was a VERY busy day, so I got up & took my cup of coffee down the dock and watched the sun sliver it's way up. The little new moon was still visible in the sky. Then I went for my walk/run and was home about the time I normally get up. It was such a wonderful hour

And I am SO THANKFUL that each of you are here. I am off to bake some pumpkin muffins for our grand daughter who loves them and arrives tomorrow. Crab pot is in the water and I will make crab cakes for tomorrow night. I am feeling less stressed by starting to do the things that I was dreading.

Robin: Think about how much fun you will have with that Grand baby next year during the holidays. I now just focus on what I think she will enjoy the most, and anything else for anyone else is just a bonus if I get it done!

Barbie: WOW! Thank you so much for the fabulous Birthday wishes!

Mary: PLEASE don't apologize...you are so, so nice to keep up with all of our birthdays!

Take care! Kackie

1960lisa

Oh Kacki what a lovely start to your day..... just reading it made me feel good!! It sounds like such a beautiful part of the world that you live in!

I think I am finally emerging from the fog I've been in for the past few days (amazing how much the very unwelcome recurrence of my period after 10 months has affected me)..... so I am hoping to finally do a bit of exercise again and be a bit stronger with my food choices..... for some reason I couldn't resist the choc brownies, kept needing a cup of tea and even had to have mashed potato for dinner.... all my comfort foods!

I have a lot of cleaning and preparations to do as we go away for a family holiday next week to Byron Bay (the most easterly point on the Australian mainland.... very beautiful). We are taking our 2 sons and their girlfriends..... first time our "family" is more than the 4 of us! We are taking a house right on the beach so it will be a lovely relaxing time. I am hoping for lots of walks and maybe even some runs along the beach and lots of fresh seafood and fruit.... so hopefully not too bad in the calorie department.... although the wine of an evening might not be so good.

I'm with all of you in your comments about the christmas celebrations..... it will be a low key affair around here.... my son says we are a family in a "transition phase".... my husband and I both lost parents in the last couple of years so we are the oldest and our sons are the youngest as they haven't started families yet..... and we don't have a lot of other family around to join us.... just one brother of my husband with his wife and toddler ....thankfully one child to make things bright.

Cindy..... just want to say my thought are with you..... my mother was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago and passed away 9 months later..... it was a very difficult year.... but also filled with some lovely moments as well..... take care. :flowerforyou:

And thankyou for the challenge...... its pouring with rain here so on one hand seems a miserable start to the day .... but as we have just laid new turf it is actually very welcome. Also my house is a mess.... but I have the time (and the inclination) to do something about it today so should have a clean house by the end of the day.... and I am also going to get up and go to the gym right now.... so I'm thankful that I feel up it.

I hope all those from the US have a wonderful Thanksgiving (it happens to be my 21st wedding anniversary on the same day).... and enjoy all the wonderful food and family..... then get back on track straight after.:drinker:

Lisa

cathys01

Hi Everyone:

Kackie: Happy Birthday, late, sorry....:blushing:

I am glad to hear that others are struggling with this time of year but I am just going to force myself to smarten up and stop it and make myself get "into" the Christmas spirit; I have little grandchildren that will be counting on me, so I have to stop it. I think part of it is these silly migraines and the fact that I feel so rotten most of the time. I have a son who will be home from his deployment in time for Christmas, or he should be, I need to be thankful for that, as so many will not have that luxury, will they? Again, I need to stop this nonsense and put myself in check and make the others at work get into the spirit too as they are miserable too :laugh:

I thank you, Chiclet, for your comments about your migraines. I am sure the long commute, stressful job and so on do not help, but like you, I am very affected by weather and always have been and there is not too much they can do to stop that. I will just have to buck up and put myself into a better mood

As always, you Ladies have some very valuable advice to be taken and I thank you :flowerforyou:

I hope you are all doing well and I hope those in a funk like I am, can get out of it. Let's make a pact, my Friends, to make a concerted effort to try and out ourselves into the Christmas Spirit??? Okay?? Let's try.

So, talk to you later. Have a great evening. Hope no one is having any rough weather.

Love, Cathy xx

barbiecat

:bigsmile: Thank you for the challenge, Cindy,

:flowerforyou: we have rain here, but I have great clothing to wear in the rain, dogs that love to walk in the rain, and a warm house to come back to

:flowerforyou: I have been super busy primarily because of calls and visits from good friends

:flowerforyou: I have the greatest pets in the world who pester me because they love being with me.

:flowerforyou: DH went to the store for me today and along with the things on the list, he got me a great new flashlight because one of my old ones fell apart :bigsmile:

jam0525

November:
11 – kackie
19 - Benson
30 - SallyCC

Happy Birthday ladies! May this next year be a good one for all of you.

Jeannie

auntiebk

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I read a great article a few years ago about doing only what makes you happy regarding the holidays. Too many people do things because they've always done it or because "it's expected" or "you're supposed to". Better to look at all the holiday stuff and do only what you like.

Amen!
I'm actually looking forward to making Thanksgiving dinner, maybe 'cuz its just DH, me and the dogs. Have a few days off in late Nov and early Dec. Eager for a bit of candymaking, cookie baking, mostly "ThankYou"s for co workers, but also so I can have a few tastes of beloved favorites (almond crescent, holiday nutball). I used to make 17 lbs of fruitcake every year, but turned out I was the only one who liked it so that temptation to overwork and overindulge is gone. We'll probably skip outside lights this year, but I love the smell of a fresh tree and the bittersweet memories associated with certain ornaments so will put one up.
Thanks Cindy for the challenge. I'm finding that the things I'm most grateful for are associated with things that could be taken negatively, must be SMVQ's and BarbieCat's good influences. I'm grateful for:
Our aging little black dog Robbie, and my lovin' DH who got up with him twice last night so I could sleep a little more.
My chiropractor who is making progress on my rib (oww)
My job and coworkers. Yesterday moved 10 people's phones and computers, crawling under desks to dis- and re-connect, but slowly because of the rib
Our "new" bed and the electricity to power the heated throw.
Hot running water.

And of course all you wonderful gals.
((hugs))

MacMadame

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I read a great article a few years ago about doing only what makes you happy regarding the holidays. Too many people do things because they've always done it or because "it's expected" or "you're supposed to".

That's true about more than the holidays... I think a lot of us do things because we're supposed to instead of figuring out what we really want and how to get there.

One area this applies to in particular is food! Many of us eat certain foods because they are supposed to be treats. For example, I am not overly fond of donuts. Sometimes I'm in the mood for them and certain ones I like a lot more than others but in general donuts are just not my thing. But have someone bring some into work and I'm salivating and working like crazy not to eat them because I've been conditioned to think of them as an indulgence!

It can be very freeing to figure what you really like and really want from life.

genealace

_now, _now, _now - although it is here I can hardly bear to use the 'S' word. However, it is supposed to be up to +6 tomorrow and +9 on Friday, so I'm not going out shovelling, except for the steps.

Off to the mall to do some banking and buy some bread - my loaf was going mouldy today, so I need some more.

I also have to take a product back. They told me there was a 'no return' policy at the shop, but I have their "statement of customer service' which says they will give a credit note so I'm going to get one!

DBF has just called to say he is on his way, so I'm off.

kleinbuenstorf

I like to wish everybody a very " Happy Thanksgiving ". Those of you who are traveling, have a safe trip!!

I'll be celebrating right here at home with sweet company and good food, just wish my husband could join us, but he is working in Pennsylvania right now. I guess that's the price we have to pay sometimes for being self employed.

Take care and have a wonderful day tomorrow,
Desiree

Pam3

HAPPY THANKSGIVING all....i wish all of you celebrating thanksgiving a wonderful day....have a great day:flowerforyou:

janemartin02

HI!Want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.I too am one of the ones not in the Christmas spirit.This has been a difficult year for us.We lost our home,our savings and went to live with a friend.We are grateful to have a place to stay.I miss the holidays we had in the 17 years we lived in our home.Also has been difficult with the health problems I`ve had this year.
After reading the posts,I am gonna try to make the best of the holidays.Do what I can.
As for good news also,I finally had the EMG and there is no nerve damage.I am so thankful.I see the dr on Mon,but think the therapy is the key to the healing.
So enjoy your day tomorrow and thanks for being there for me.
HUGS
jane

cathys01

Hi Everyone:

To all of you celebrating tomorrow, HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I hope you get to enjoy the day with family and friends and at the very least, those that are working, you get to enjoy the time off.

Again, enjoy your day.

Love, Cathy xx

SallyCC

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for everyone on this board.

Jeannie...thank you for the wishes!

Jane...Hugs to you....what a year you have had.


Enjoy,
Sally

goingmodern

Happy Thanksgiving to all ... and my heartfelt thanks to all you ladies who encourage me every single day! A warm welcome to the newcomers to this site ... I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do!

RebelRenny

:bigsmile: Maintaining for now. Having yoghurt/apple for breakfast, healthy sandwich for lunch, and tonight fish for dinner.

:drinker: Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and neighbours!!!

Rebel

exermom

Welcome Wanda. We're so glad to have you. You know, I feel there's just something special about sharing our feelings/hopes whatever with others who are in the same situation and who have had more life experiences than a 20-something. Good luck to you, come back often

I, too, used to love the holidays. Now they're playing Christmas music right after Halloween! By the time Christmas gets here, I'm all christmas-out. It's a bummer, it almost seems like a chore to buy presents. and the traffic at the mall! In some ways, I can't wait for all this holiday stuff to be over. A friend is having an open house so I asked if I could bring something. I was expecting to bring one, maybe two, things. She just got back to me saying that she can use all the help she can get. Looks like I may just be baking more.

Did an hour of incline interveals on the treadmill today (Tues). Two minutes at 3% incline, 6%, 9%, 12%, 3% etc. Tomorrow I'll take the deep water. Vacuumed some today, for about two hours, did the whole downstairs and about 3/4 of the upstairs. Still have to do our bedroom and our closet.

genalace - have a great trip. You know, no matter what MFP says I would weigh, I've NEVER been there.

Exercised, then came home and iced the coca cola cake which I'll take up to Jessica's. A friend invited us to an open house at her house so I said only if I could bring something. I was expecting to bring one or two things. She just emailed me back saying that she'd be grateful for anything I could do, so it looks like I'll be baking some more. Not exactly the thing I was looking to do, but I guess it has to be done. Then I went to play mahjongg (I maj'd once!). I'm thinking that for some time being, I just may have to give up mahjongg so that I could get this baking, the shopping, and wrapping, card writing done. I'll continue to log my food, but I may be a bit scarce.

Here it is, Wed. I did an hour of deep water aerobics (since I got out so early, I'm thinking that maybe she cut the class short). Tomorrow we'll be driving to Jess's so I'll do a Jari Love DVD at home. Which reminds me that I want to have a piece of fruit (carbs) early in the a.m. before breakfast. I'll have a fried egg and some egg whites (lots of protein) for breakfast. Update: put out a clementine so I'll have that

jane - that's WONDERFUL news

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates it. I, too, am especially thankful for all you wonderful ladies.

Oh, about that social in December for the Newcomers, I'm supposed to bring an appetizer. I'm thinking that I'll just bring some shrimp. I would love to do veggies, but raw veggies for some reason, while I would like them, seems out of place to me. I'm betting that no one brings fruit for dessert (bummer).

Michele

MacMadame

Happy Thansgiving!

Tihs year has been dominated by my unemployment. I knew it would impact my weight because it's harder to eat well when there is less routine but I've only been working for three days and I can already see a dramatic improvement. My next task is to get back into running. I had to stop working out after I crashed my bike and I'm very nervous about going back too soon and giving myself persistent headaches. I still haven't gone 2 days without a headache, but I have gone one day. And I have a marathon to run in 2.5 weeks!

tiarapants

Having an incredibly busy week - looking after the grandtwins between fitting in hospital appointments, but wanted to drop by and wish those who celebrate it, a Happy Thanksgiving.

We all have a lot to be thankful for ... even when we have to look hard to find it.

I will just give thanks that I found this group of supportive, wise and loving women.

Thank you all.

Love
Amanda x

rjadams

Happy turkey day. today is not a day we feast that will be tomorrow so tonight is a beautiful raspberry chipotle grilled salmon saldad for dinner. I hope you all have a great day.:drinker:

jam0525

Happy Thanksgiving to all in the USA!

May you eat well and enjoy the day.


I did not buy a turkey this year just not to have the opportunity to over eat and friends without relatives called to ask to come over. lol So, it is our turkey breast, a small ham that a friend is bringing and a lot of over stuff. It will be fun and good to see everyone and that is what matters.

I stood in line yesterday (before dinner) at Costco for a pumkin pie for $4.99. They were coming right out of the oven, getting wrapped and put into carts. The warm smell of the pumpkin pies was sweet and overwelming. I've already exercised this morning and will exercise again, because I am having pie later.

Blessings on all of you today and everyday,

Jeannie

topaz2986

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

I had alot to catch up on!!

I've been away a few days...out of my mind...not the area. I'm on board w/everyone trying to find Christmas spirit. It seems I struggle more w/it every year. It doesn't help that my neighbor put up her Christmas decorations 2 days after Halloween:huh: ...inside and out w/lights lit. It was like hitting my head w/a brick...yes, it's here again. I think it's cause my family (parents/3brothers) has dwindled considerably (1brother) and my 2 kids are grown so no little kid excitement and no cool toys to assemble. I actually liked that part of the Eve. Hubby says we are a "family in transition", too and I need to find spirit in future things...not keep looking at what was. He's right.
I have to give him credit for smarts once in a while...:laugh:

To everyone suffering from sinus/migraine...hubby gets migraines that land him in bed for a day or 2. He likes to put some eucalyptus oil in a warm tub and just soak. Helps clear his head.

While I do get down once in a while....I also know there's an infinite list of people/things to be thankful for....from the smallest cloud and especially to those serving in other countries to protect us. Focusing on those always gets me out of my funk and puts everything back in perspective.

Everyone enjoy your day, the great food, family and friends and travel safely even if it's only around the corner.:flowerforyou:

Rita

Pam3

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!.
Hubby says we are a "family in transition", too and I need to find spirit in future things...not keep looking at what was.


Rita

thank you rita, i need to also look forward, and not back.....this time of the year becomes increasingly difficult, as you stated, family no longer with us,, children grown, and no little kiddies to bring that exciting feeling....

have a lovely day to all:flowerforyou:

LaurieEReid

I'll be 50 next spring and already feeling it. I've been kind of coasting on my weight loss for a few months - eating maintenance calories by default. I'm hoping to get back on the wagon of meeting my (slower loss goal) calorie targets and starting to lose again.

I'm Canadian so Thanksgiving is long gone but I have to get under control and be strong before the Christmas season starts. There are already tins of chocolate covered cookies everywhere.

MacMadame

Bought a bunch of "Black Friday" stuff online. Now it's time for Mini-Mac and I to hit the stores in real life!

auntiebk

Staying as far away from the Black Friday shops and sales as I can
Thinking of posting a new thread "what I did differently yesterday", not sure I'll take the time.

Have today off, so another chance to practice for retirement, by:
eating my fruits, veggies and protein
playing actively at least an hour
keeping Beer Friday down to one pint
and making progress on at least one project that's been sitting idle for awhile.

Hugs to all!

genealace

Here I am writing to you all instead of doing my shopping. DBF had new meds from the doc yesterday and said he couldn't sleep so took a sleeping pill at 4:00 a.m., so was still too sleepy to go shopping this morning.

So, I'll go for my aquafit class then call him in when I get home and we'll do our grocery shopping this afternoon, then go for supper with my GF this evening.

Tomorrow I'm visiting my aunt in the morning and going to a friend's knitting group in the afternoon. I haven't met any of the other girls who go, so it will be interesting. They usually go afterwork to a local coffee shop, but now the cooler weather has arrived there are more clients in the shop because the patio is no longer in use.

Welcome to the newcomers - this is a good group to belong to, lots of support.

rjadams

so today is our family big dinner. last night my oven broke and this morning the stove top blew so i cooked what I have to take in a toaster oven and on a propane camp stove. I felt like I was on a cooking reality show and given a challenge. I survived. :laugh:

kleinbuenstorf

Hello everyone,
had a wonderful Thanksgiving, enjoyed every bite of good food and wine, but did not go back for second helping. So I have no regrets the day after and I did 6 miles on the treadmill this morning. Will do the same tomorrow and Sunday, because we have another Thanksgiving to celebrate.
Sunday is the first of Advent and I'm looking forward to putting the lights on the house, getting some decorations out and making an Advent Wreath. The Christmas spirit will come with every little step and I need to get going on my overseas Christmas mail !

MacMadame - glad you are back into a routine of good habits! Stress can be so damaging and nothing helps more than getting back to things you enjoy, so good luck with your upcoming Marathon!!

Take care,
Desiree

cathys01

Hi Ladies:

I am glad you all seem to have had good Thanksgivings. That's great. As you know, we in Canada, do our Thanksgiving in October so ours is long done!!

I hope you all won't mind, I need to rant a bit andn I need some advice - I am struggling to get myself into the Christmas spirit and I just found out that my DIL has decided that when my son gets home from his tour of duty next month, she has booked a trip for them as a family and they are leaving for Florida, so they will not be here for Christmas :grumble:

Now, I am a fairly laid back mother in law and I let my 2 sons that are married spend every occasion through the year with their wives families and I am okay with that and I also understand that I have to share Christmases, again, I am okay with that. Well, last Christmas, this son and family went to her family for Christmas and we never saw them at all!!! Now to be told that I won't get to see them AGAIN, I was so disappointed and I only found out because I wrote her an email to ask what exactly was happening over Christmas. Not only that, my son is coming home from his tour 4 days early and I didn't even know that either!!! Don't get me wrong, I like my DIL and I have a lot of respect for her and what she goes through. I understand that she wants to be alone with her husband when he gets home after being away for months, but geesh, you would have thought, being Christmas time and all, she might have taken some of that into consideration. I sound like such a *****, don't I? I don't mean to, I am just so disappointed, my son has been away, God knows where, doing heavens knows what and I have been worried sick about him and here I was thinking, since it was our turn for Christmas, we would have a nice visit together, only to have that quashed. My DIL advised that maybe they might stop by on their way back from the airport on January 2nd, if they have time :indifferent: I know he is a husband and father, but he is still my youngest son. Unfortunately, they will not understand that until their own daughter is grown and that is too long a time and anyway, they have a daughter so the relationship is different.

I know I have to zip my lip and not say a word, that is just the way it is, but I am just venting to you, My Friends, because I know you will hear me out and may have some wise words of advice for me.

In the meantime, I will continue to try and force myself to get into a better mood and I know my other sons will be very disappointed too and they will blame my DIL so I have to be careful how I tell them that Michael will not be there for Christmas as they are already leery of her and I don't want any further family friction. I will think of something or maybe you wise Ladies have some ideas???

So, thank you so much for "listening" to me. I feel better already, just getting it out, as it were. I can't change anything, but I feel better already

Take care, Ladies. Talk to you soon.

Love, Cathy xx

jam0525

Hello all,

Taking an easy day today, we went to the dollar theater and are otherwise just hanging around. We thought it was going to snow, but it rained instead.

Hope everyone is doing well heading into the weekend.

Jeannie