Senior Golden Sneakers............December

Sandydur

CALIECAT

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I got envolve in a qui;ting blogg and just kept going back to a early entry tll I look up and seen it was almost 12: 30 and I must get to bed. But decided to make one more run to the Golden Sneakers and low and behold this is the beginning of a new month Thanks Sandy for getting us started on dec. Love you beginning. Very nice.Will sleep on my goal for Dec and post it tomorrow. But for now Good night

Marie

Lafla

Hi everyone! Just back from a wonderful week in the sun. We had a great time in Puerto Vallarta, mostly just soaking up the sun. I am really tired and off to bed. I will try to catch up on everyone tomorrow. Enjoy Thursday. Gayla

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Sandy, thanks for the new thread !!

:flowerforyou: Gayla, the sun always makes me tired. Have a wonderful rest.

I guess that my goal for December is to lose at least 5 pounds. And, to do this by consistantly going to my Y classes.

EnufAlready

Good morning all. I was up nice and early this morning. I think partly because I am feeling better and sleeping better because I am eating better - less foot pain in the middle of the night. But also because I was having uncomfortable dreams. I am supposed to be in Toronto today for work but couldn't make it due to an appointment. However I did donate a painting I did to be raffled off for United Way. I was having dreams about it. It's scary putting it out there - suppose no one wants it or bids on it; suppose people don't like it and say nasty things. I do abstracts which for sure are not everyone's cup of tea. It's different when they are in a gallery because you have no idea what people think. so I'll be antsy till I find out if it sold later today.

So I had a nice relaxing easy going start to my day for a change.

Barbiecat, I admire you for walking your dogs so religiously no matter what the weather. I have a big husky cross and I don't walk him often enough. I take him to the dog park more. I have to use a prong collar on him because he pulls so badly. Perhaps I'll try to walk more. I want to get some really really good walking boots - any recommendations?

pinkperil

Happy December sneakers!

Found you all again! Just going to upload a couple of photos on to photobucket for you to see and will then be back to catch up. It's that or housework and I know which I prefer!! :laugh:

Jackie

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: thank you, Sandy, for getting the new thread started for us.

:bigsmile: Gayla, welcome back.......I'm glad your trip was good for you

:bigsmile: Jackie 2, I use a "gentle leader" on my poodles to keep them under control. One day when I was walking my dogs back to the car from the dog park on a rainy day, Brandy pulled away from me and ran after some birds It scared me and I thought I'd never be able to walk the dogs again. That night a friend told me that she used gentle leaders to walk her three small dogs and it reminded me that we had bought gentle leaders and rarely used them. When I first started walking the dogs, I walked them for only about ten minutes. It took about two years to gradually build up to the 90 minutes in the morning that I'm doing now.. When I was taking the dogs to the dog park, I'd walk laps around the fenced area while the dogs played so I got a good walk myself. The boots I'm looking at are Columbia Bugaboot. They haven't come in to the store in my size yet so I haven't tried them on. Up north where you are there are probably lots of choices in sporting goods stores. There are probably even more choices in Toronto.

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: breakfast is finished---time for dog walking. When they hear me scrape the last of my shake out of the glass, they come to get me :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Barbiecat, it's very scary when you can't control the dog. I have two knee replacements and really can't kneel. Putting weight on my knees hurts a lot so when I fall, first of all it hurts and it's scary because I don't want to injure myself and second, it's hard to get up because I can't get to my knees first. One day when I first got him from the pound, I was walking Charley on a busy street not far from my house and he started barking and lunging at cars as they went by. He pulled me down and dragged me along the street. I couldn't even start to get up because I was afraid he'd start again and pull me down again. So eventually I wrestled him to the ground and then struggled up. I was right in front of a Tim Hortons' - so embarrassing. I was soooo mad that all the way home I held that leash up so tight that he was walking on tiptoe. Shortly after that I got the prong collar and he was so excited as soon as he saw it. H e had obviously been trained on one and he walked perfectly on that.

Now he's starting to behave like a bit of a jerk at the dog park. He always was the 'fun police' and broke up fights but now, if an unneutered maile comes to the park, he is kind of aggressive.

He's exhausting. I wish I had gotten a smaller anti-allergenic dog or a beagle but he was abused and so terried and pathetic that I was sucked in. I think it was an act because even though they had to carry him to my car because he was so scared, he was absolutely fine when we got home.

In fact, the other day I was remembering how when I brought him home he jumped on my bed and jumped around like a two year old with a satanic grin on his face and I thought 'oh oh'. LOL

But everyone loves him because he's beautiful and sucky - when he wants to be.

Jackie

pinkperil

Now my visiting is done for a while and the weather is gradually turning towards late autumn I will find more time to chat to you all and catch up. I've spent a bit of time reading through the last couple of pages of the November thread so know there are new faces here which is wonderful. I'll just say a warm welcome to you all and I will hopefully get to know you individually as time goes on.

Connie ~ Amazing pictures and a lovely smile!

Marie ~ Your comment about my accent made me larf (there's a bit of accent for you!!:laugh: ) And there was me thinking it was my American friends that had the accent!!

Sandy ~ I was so pleased to read that your sister is doing well. If she has an appetite for pizza that has to be a good sign compared to how she was feeling a few weeks ago. So much else going on in your life but still you find time to decorate your home so beautifully! I love your photo.

Barbie ~ I'm quite jealous of you with your poodles encouraging you to get out for a daily walk. I wonder if I could persuade my cats to step out on a lead??:bigsmile:

Buzz ~ Love your peacock and as for Mike taking up remote control planes rather than tennis well, boys and their toys eh!!:bigsmile:

I had a lovely time away with a good friend in a part of England called the Cotswalds. It covers several counties and is a beautiful area. We walked around a few delightful villages with our cameras and spent a sunny day in an arboretum where the trees were still holding on to their autumn colour so late in the year.

Here are a couple of photos from my little break away. The first is of my friend looking into the window of a sweet shop (candy to most of you) in a town called Ledbury.



Then we have a small town called Broadway getting ready for Christmas with a few twinkling lights in a tree



and lastly a stunning home called Batsford House that the arboretum surrounds. We weren't allowed to get close as it's private but just look at all those chimneys and imagine the housework needed to deal with the dust and soot!:laugh:



I can't put off the housework any longer but promise to get back to you all more regularly. Oh yes, and as an aside, my weight has stuck now for nearly 2 months but I'm not getting disheartened and continue to behave. This morning I bought a big bag of bones from the local butcher and intend to make stock for homemade soups this afternoon although I have to admit while I was there I spotted fresh meat pasties in the deli section and had one all to myself for lunch. Perhaps not behaving after all!!!:blushing:

Jackie

fancyladyJeri

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Be back later. Thanks for sharing Jackie


Jeri

Shirley61

Hello Sneakers

Sandy: Thanks for starting us up again. :bigsmile:

I see we have some new people as I was reading all the posts. WELCOME !!

I started wrapping Christmas gifts last night so I can get see where I am and if I have to buy more. :ohwell:
I hope to be done soon.
Going to visit my daughter (older one) on Saturday,and take in a movie
and dinner with her. She lives in Toronto and I have to pay $13.00 for a parking permit just to park overnight
on the street. Geesh !! I am looking forward to seeing her, she is getting over having the Shingles. :sick:I think she got in time because she doesn't have the pain with it.

Tomorrow is going to be a serious exercise day and try to get off this plateau I am on.

<<<<Be brave, take risks, Nothing can substitute experience.>>>>

BirdieM

Happy December all! I'm still here tracking everyday and exercising, just not much time for posting! Sending hugs to all!!!!

BirdieM

6cookys

Good afternoon Seniors

FancyLady, your picture of your dh and grd is so nice.

Swiss Miss thanks for the encouragement.

To everyone else happy Thursday.

My day today:
Got up at 6am today and felt so rested. I made egg beaters and toast for breakfast. I read the paper and sale ads and glad I did, because when we went to town we walked at the mall and I got one of my grandsons and nice jacket he wanted and there was a coupon for 20 % off today so I saved a lot.
After we walked and shopped we went for coffee and went to Costco and my husband bought me a Kerig coffee make for my Christmas present. It had an extra basket to make your regular coffee in it too and came with 60 coffee things. We are going to love this as we only drink 1 cup of coffee at night or 2 cups of green tea and these are made individually. Nice.
Then we stopped at Subway and picked up a 6" subway each for lunch as they were only $2.00 each for the month of December. I also bought a gift card and got a free 6" subway too.
Now I am going to wrap some Christmas presents and then sew a little. I sewed last night and I am almost finished with this large quilt, only the last border to put on.:happy:
The weather here in Montana is beautiful, Sunny, and Sunny in th 40"s. No snow yet. I think I may do another walk soon.

Have a wonderful Thursday.
Chris from Frenchtown, Montana

6cookys

Sandy, Thanks for starting the board,you are great.
Chris

barbiecat

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I updated my ticker to reflect my real weight. It's at the top of the "acceptable range" for me so I am back to basics again

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1200 calories plus exercise. This month does not have as many "events" with food as last month and I have surrendered to the fact that I cannot have cashews, cereal, bread, peanut butter, or cheese in the house.

:flowerforyou: I didn't set it as a goal but I remembered that last year my goal was to "putter" in the yard a few days a week so I'm trying to do that. We don't have the yard work that we had in the other house but there are areas of rocks that need to be dug in and the rocks distributed to more suitable places. It can be done a little at a time and doesn't matter how much I get done. It's in the dog yard so I can bring Brandy and Sasha outside with me if I want company.

:flowerforyou: Jackie 2, I wouldn't walk my dogs if I had the concerns you have about your knees and your dog's behavior. When I started walking mine it was for only a few minutes and if there had been control problems, I never would have gotten to the walking I'm doing now.

:flowerforyou: Jackie 1, your pictures are great and your holiday sounds like it was a lot of fun.

hugs to all
Barbie from NW Washington

December goals:
*keep walking the dogs for at least an hour every morning no matter how cold, wet, or snowy.
* do yoga five days a week


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"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."

"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."

tlp8rb

Hi everyone! Just back from a wonderful week in the sun. We had a great time in Puerto Vallarta, mostly just soaking up the sun. I am really tired and off to bed. I will try to catch up on everyone tomorrow. Enjoy Thursday. Gayla

No wonder our Words with Friends game has been sitting for eight days.

Lafla

Hi to all you new folks, nice to meet you. Also, welcome back, Jeffrey. I have missed your posts.

We had to do a city run for a few groceries so I could make some dinner. Back to reality. In a few days I am off to Quebec City. I haven't been since I was a school girl. It is for a skating event which should be great. My foot seems to be gradually improving and I am hoping it will be back to normal in the next week.

Connie-- great new picture. You know how to get the weight off so I know you will have success. I plan to play my words games tonight. I have several waiting for me to play my turn.

Take care everyone, thinking of you all. Gayla

delraybuzz

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What's my excuse tonight? Actually, I always work along with my household help, and I'm getting too "mature" to keep this up! Also last minut Doctors appointments, etc, so we stay reasonably well on our cruise. Coming up shortly. I feel bad because I finally am approaching 100 days here on MFP, and I'll have to get back to scratch (a big fat 0!) when I return!
JACKIE, glad yo're back with a bith of time to re-connect! Your visit to Cotswold sound dreamy. I loved it when we wandered through; looks like it's out of a fairytale book!
JACKIE 2, the worth of your abstracts is unrelated to sales or prices. It's in the concentration and joy you have when you put your medium down and are satisfied with what you've just finished! Interesting story: as many of you know, my DS just moved from Framingham, MA to Ft Collins CO. She had a huge number of paintings to either give away or pack up; she's a graphic artist who excels at oil paintings, still, while everyone is working in acrylics! (Gouache, anybody?) Her salesady suggested she leave them with her as she does estate sales, and "one never knows"! Well, checks are pouring in, all of a sudden, and her nudes are falling off the shelves, so to speak. Her 50 year old DD cannot understand why anyone would want to buy a nude (Thanks for the encouragement, sweetheart). We have one of her paste nudes in our bedroom, and it's just lovely! But without lifting a finger, her work is finally selling! So gratifying after a life of galleries pushing the big and famous, eh? By the way, in what medium do you work? And if I haven't already said so...
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GAYLA.. hooray for you and the sun. I always loved it and looked like a native American my 1st 17 years in Florida! I'm a real sun-worshiper. However, I'm now white as a sheet, as my dermatologist finally read the riot act to himself AND me! Now I wear SPF40, lotion, large brimmed hats (makes swimming difficult:laugh: ) and i need some blusher now...ugh! And I'm envious of you, and thrilled you actually went away! Hope you feel more relaxed.
CONNIE: that smile is worth every bit of tough effort you put into losing the extra weight. You look fantastic!
BARBIE, I doubt you'll remain at "the upper end" for long; not with your schedule! Sounds like the new abode was an excellent choice for ALL of you!
SANDY, bless yer heart for our new monthly forum. I almost panicked until I saw your link!
CHRIS,, I always wondered about the necessity of a Keurig, but what you explained makes sense for the first time! And Montana sounds just beautiful.
BIRDIE, hugs right backatcha! I, too, am having trouble posting often! Or doing anything often
SHIRLEY, good for you getting started early with gifts! As for parking fees, Manhattan charges $34 parking to attend Carnegie Hall!
MARIE, love that you're "sleeping on it" before deciding on your goal :bigsmile: . At least you'll find a goal...somehow!:bigsmile:
JEFFREY, I must comment on how lucky you've been with your knee! I've seen and heard so many stories; try not to push too far!
JERI, aside from bumping,...how're ya doin"? Hope the news is good???
I'll try downloading the most gorgeous orchids I thought would never come through their 1st year. Somehow, my digital card is not communicating with my computer, and I can't find folders! Oh for the "good old days" before cyberspace, when things were where we put them! Oh, I found them, so here it is as my main, picture. Can someone give me instructions on how to put it into the main post?
Buzz

Swissmiss

:grumble: Still fighting that last pound I gain last week.:sad:

EnufAlready

Just a quick note before I run off to the dentist before work.

Chris, you will love your Keurig. If mine broke down I would go get another one the same day. When you are just one person it's so easyt compared to making a pot of coffee.

Delraybuzz, how wonderful for your sister! This morning in the team meeting I will hear whether my painting sold. I am so nervious that it didn't or didn't meet the reserve price.

Yesterday I got my new stationary bike for an incredible price - even at Sears you can bargain! I find the tension is high and I worked up a major sweat in 5 minutes but tyhat could have also been that I'm way out of shape and that I didn't read the complicated instructions for operating it.

But I've lost 7 pounds in a week with MFP - 1.3 since yesterday so I guess the struggle to push down on those pedals is of benefit. I'll have to get a HRM though because the reason I got it so cheap was that the HRM on the bike doesn't work. Off to the scary dentist. It's just for a consultaiton so at least I don't need laughing guas. Yes I am a big chicken.

Jackie

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Jackie, I am in a spinning class on Saturday mornings. To be honest...I hate it, but, I burn so many calories. More than any other exercising I have done. So, keep up the bike. Congratulations on losing 7 pounds. I am sure that you will be losing a lot more with your bike. Yes, a HRM is wonderful. I love mine.

Shirley61

Its snowing outside right now and wil be in the 20's by tonight. :ohwell:

Driving in winter is not my favorite thing. I am off to do my exercising.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!

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Swissmiss and others, what kind of HRM do you recommend?

phyljen

Thanks Sandy for the link for December!!
I have been missing in action for the past week or so.
My son got engaged last week end and we were busy putting on an engagement party for her family and all of my husbands family.
It was great fun.
The following day as a real sad one though because my little niece gave birth to their first baby and it died.
So we had to bury the little girl and all our happy feelings turned sad.
This week we have been plugging along and accepting the death even though it is sad to wait for 9 months for a little baby and then have to walk away from the whole experience with out a baby. I never had that happen to me personally so I just can't imagine the pain that she must feel.
anyway on a happier note, my team at school that was competing in a challenge for November, ( seeing who would walk the most steps ) WON. We, the four of us all get to have a Thai massage! so that is worth all the steps we took.
WELCOME ALL THE NEWCOMERS.
I had a night mare last night that I had gained 10 pounds but when I weighed in this morning I was still 145, just like last week so that was a relief!! ( After Thanksgiving and the Engagement party I was worried I had gained some.

Bye for now. Phyllis in Egypt. I should send some pics of the cute little gal that my son is engaged to. But I am not sure how you all post those pics. I need a lesson

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Phyllis, I am so sorry about the baby. I also have never experienced that. Praise God that I had all healthy babies.

:flowerforyou: Jackie, I have a Polas F6. It wasn't cheap...about $85 but I love it. If I wanted to, I could even have it send my information to an website.

pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA

Happy friday everyone. Hope you are warm. We have had a busy ive days and are still very busy. We are not complaing. We plan to take off ten days from Dec. 17 so we want to work as much as possible. Cant reply to anyyone but, welcome and welcome back to all.
becky what is spinning class?
Phyllis, so sorry about your baby niece.

delraybuzz

Got to bed after 4 this morning, and since we have to go out this evening, I might try a quick nap before I fall asleep standing up! I could not figure out something I wanted to do on CruiseCritic.co,, which is a great website, I guess. For me, much of it is a mystery, just like Photobucket! Also, since I had breakfast around 11 this morning, my meals will be shot agin for today! I wish I had the impetus to get to our community gym and get on a bike! I'm not moving about as I used to! :grumble:
PHYLLIS, so devastating to lose an infant or child of any age. Our sympathy and hearts go out to you and the unfortunate parents ...
BECKY, what the heck is a Polas F6? I'm getting disgusted with all these new-fangled techie things. My computer stopped reading the SanDisk card from my camera, and I spent hours trying to figure out how to download the orchids to my PhotoGallery. Even now, when I click "browse", they are not in the usual folder!
Anyway, gotta run and my day is so short having gotten up late, so I'llcheck back when I'm able. Have a fun day
Buzz

CALIECAT

Buzz what a lovely flower What is it? Jeri and Sandy both used flicker to post their pictures. and you don't have to use IMG Maybe Sandy will give us a leson on it. Also Connie use another host for her picture or did. I was going to get Alice to show me how for I am not satisfy with photo bucket now. Since they posted such a big picture of mine,
When do you leave on your trip?

Just wanted to say Hello to all of new members. let me see if I can name some of them: Dottie. Bobbie Jackie #2 See it is hard for us Senior to remember Names I know there are more but can't think right off the bat. I will have to go back and read some of the post over again. Will do. just that.

Marie [ caliecat]

From the Dallas area

Lafla

Hi everyone from cloudy Saskatchewan. Our temperatures continue just below freezing but very little snow. I was happy to have a lazy day at home today. I have leftovers to heat for dinner so the lazy day continues. Tomorrow is Dave's birthday and he wants chocolate cake, as usual! I think I can summon the energy to make a cake. The family will likely come for dinner Sunday, roast beef is always dave's request. Our youngest son plays hockey Saturday so Sunday will be fine. Neil is coming home tomorrow. He had a meltdown yesterday which really raises the stress. He is still a bit cranky today but more in control. I guess he refused to go to work for a couple of days while we were away. Crazy life sometimes.

Marie -- how is your diet going. I hope the blood sugars are still so well controlled. I have never done too much photo poring. The last time I went to photobucket it just wouldn't work for me. I think I should try something new.

Buzz -- I have found cruise critic very helpful but haven't been there for awhile. I hope you have a fantastic cruise.

Phoebe -- so glad you will get a nice break over the holidays.

Phyllis -- i really like your new picture. So sad
about the baby. It is such a sad loss at a time when you expect to experience such joy.

Jeri -- I hope your recovery is continuing to go well.

I better get some dinner heating up or I will start looking for unwise choices. Take care. Gayla

Sandydur

Happy Friday!! :bigsmile: Late is posting today, I did the laundry, paid the bills and I am still trying to do some Christmas cards. It just seems like there is never enough time in the day. :noway: Tomorrow I am picking up my sister and we will meet my brother and his wife, daughter and son in law for lunch., We don't see each other enough even though we are not that far away from each other. My sister went to the oncologist yesterday and he was very positive, so that makes us happy. :bigsmile:

Gayla I am so happy you had a good time on your trip, no one deserves it more than you do. Sorry Neil had another melt down but at least he is in more control today. Again, I have to compliment you on being such a good mom, things are not always easy for you. :noway:

Marie, are you kidding me, you do so great on the computer never doubt yourself. I have switched to flicker.com because when you post a picture you don't have to change anything and you can post the size you want. Just open an account, upload the picture from your computer and then hit the share button making sure you use the medium size picture. Let me know if you need more help.

Buzz, what were you doing until 4am? I am a night owl but that is early morning not night time. :laugh: You too should try flicker.com, it seems to be working better than photo bucket. Polar F6 is a brand of a heart rate monitor, I use Polar FT4, but as long as it records your heart rate and calories that is all that is important. Depending on the machines that record is not really accurate as they are set for generic weights and calories. My heart rate monitor is always lower than my bike and I believe my heart rate monitor.

Phoebe, you and hubby are working so darn hard, I hope you get some time off to just rest and relax. At least it sounds like you will be home for Christmas, where I hope you get to spend some time with family and/or friends. How are our kitties??

Becky, you are doing so good with spinning class I know that is very hard so I give you lots of credit. You only have 8 pounds to go and with your determination you will be there soon.

Phyllis, great picture of you and your hubby, you look so happy. I am so very sorry about your great niece and can't imagine how heart broken you niece and her husband must be. What is worse than burying any child before you? My prayers and sympathy go to you and your niece. :brokenheart:

Shirley, no snow for us yet, but it will be coming soon. I do not like to drive in snow either even with the four wheel drive. You are doing so good on your exercise, keep up the good work.

Jackie#2, I am like you, don't work on my teeth without novocaine and laughing gas, I am a big baby. I do let them clean my teeth without any type of drug, but there is no way the dentist can do any procedure without my nitrous. :laugh: 7 pounds in one week?
Amazing!! I do hope you are eating and being sensible, but big congratulations on your loss. :flowerforyou:

Couch or writing cards? I think the couch might win, tomorrow is another day.

Sandy
One Day at a Time

6cookys

Good evening seniors,

Jackie, I looked for your food diary but it's not open to the public. I wanted to see one of your menu's for the week you lost 7 lbs. I am at a plateau again. I need some encouragement to get motivated again. Any one have suggestions to get over this plateau? It has taken me years to lose 50 lbs, but I have kept it off and now I want the last 25-30 lbs to go. Thanks, congratulations on your 7 lbs.

Phyliss, sorry about your lose.

My day today:
Got up about 4am, I couldn't sleep. We had cereal and banana for breakfast. We then met our son and had a nice visit. Then I went to my old place of work (Community Hospital), and I sold raffle tickets for my quilt guild at the craft show. So far I have sold over $200.00 of tickets. On Monday we are have a Christmas party and potluck at our quilt guild. We will just visit and have fun. The quilt we are raffleing is beautiful.

On that note I should finish my quilt this week end and take it to the quilters. I plan to finish projects I have started, like about 20 of them, tablecloths, quilt hangings, pot holders, napkins, etc.

This evening we made coffee with our Kueig coffee machine and we got 2 cups out of one packet. I like my coffee strong and dh likes his weak so it works for us.

The craft show was a success and everyone had a good time.

Ladies and Gents, have a great week end............see ya.

Chris