WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2012
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:flowerforyou: TGI Friday.
Janehadji- ahhh that's not good about your Dad having to wait a year for dentures, hoping that you are able to convince him that a year is a long time to eat soft foods.:grumble: And you know you can vent here anytime.
Vanessa- Welcome:flowerforyou:
jb- I too took the test my age 40.3 and going to live until 95.7. Hubby took it too and it looks like I'll be alone for about 12 years unless he really does get his act together and start eating healthier. I too have found that I have to be very careful with the breads, chips, cheese etc. I find if I really want it to pull out my kitchen scale and weigh out a portion and put the rest away of course all of that is after I have checked my calorie count for the day to see if I have enough room for it:ohwell: and sometimes I do and others I don't and if I don't I just put the naughty food away and pull out a glass of water instead:sad:
stardancer-sometimes it's so hard to truly visualize how we are looking, from the front, side and back views. I still see my stomach sticking out but once the clothes are on it "appears" to be flat:blushing: or maybe I have 'special' mirrors and don't know it:laugh:
Katrena- Welcome:flowerforyou: Hearing that your hubby ate your lunch for his breakfast gave me a smile...I'm pretty sure my hubby would never do that as I usually have a green chili sufffle and my portion is much smaller than what he eats:happy:
tigress-anytime you can see your reflection and it give you an emotional boost is a NSV:drinker:
Lin-your nuts snack sounded wonderful:drinker:
Meg-hoping for a good weigh in for you:flowerforyou:
Kathy-take it slow and don't overdo we wouldn't want your knee and foot to be hurting:happy:
Lizzie- what a lot of workouts you do, good for you being able to mix it up:flowerforyou:
Glenda-they check the receipts at Sam's Club too and I did wonder what would happen if you don't have your receipt...at your expense I will have to say "lesson learned" Good word to the wise about Credit Card and Bank fraud...we have had to cancel our Visa twice due to activity that was not us, thankfully we caught it both times and they replaced our cards within 36 hrs:happy:
wessecg- I'm positive you are right about a machine for men:laugh: I can't imagine them allowing someone to squash their testicles like we get smashed:laugh: Congrats on that loss:drinker: We are celebrating with you:drinker:
Michele- it sounds like you have contractors coming and going:drinker: keeping up with your exercise through your pool project and making snacks for the workers you are a wonder:drinker:
jane-I'm sure it was hard for hubby to sell his collection, anytime you sell something that you have taken time to save it usually means a lot to you and it's hard to part with:ohwell: Glad you are feeling better and ready to get back to your PT.
DeeDee- orange bows and polish...she sounds adorable:flowerforyou:
Micki- a trip to Israel sounds wonderful, and with what you have lost you're sure to be able to keep up:flowerforyou:
Barbie-enjoy your retreat, it's sure to refresh you body and soul:flowerforyou:
Linda-that's good news about the oral surgery for your daughter that she will only have a one day recovery. Thanks for the added info on weight loss and sleep. I try real hard to get plenty of sleep as I really dislike the dark circles and bags under the eyes that develop when I don't get enough I know pretty vain:blushing:
Joanie- have a good time camping:flowerforyou: Too bad the canning faries won't do that canning for you while you are gone:laugh:
Robin-when you have time you know where to find us....love your kennel story...not sure how Peanut would do with that he's always had free rein too:ohwell:
Kate-congrats on the goals you met and well there is always October and I see that you have already set your October goals...gives me food for thought about mine:huh:
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We had our workout in the basement last night and for some reason I was ready for bed by 8pm, just wanted to get in the bed and read. It did give me about 8.25 hrs of sleep so that was a good thing.
Hubby won't be off work until 3:30 so I will have some time at home alone to get a bit of house work done before we head out and do our weekly shopping. Going to see what we have in the freezer to see what we should have for meals this week.
I have month end billings on my desk and payroll to finish. Everyone have a great Friday....let's all log our food, drink our water and keep moving:drinker:
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Thank you so much for the kind comments (and suggestions!) about my dad. :flowerforyou: They had only pulled two teeth when they brought him back out yesterday, so he has four left. The doctor didn't bother to speak with us, and the aide said that someone will call us when they have an opening to pull the rest. This probably means another 6 weeks, in my experience. :noway: I feel badly for him, and will write some letters per suggestions!
Vanessa -- Welcome to the group! It sounds like you're an old pro at weight loss, so I know that you can do it again and maybe teach us something along the way.
JP -- I'm impressed that you've overcome the need to eat beyond the portion of walnuts! That's a major accomplishment, for sure. I still have "red light" foods that I haven't dared to approach.
Kathyszoo -- I'm glad that you are able to do the water walking without too much pain now. It's frustrating when you want to get moving and can't, I know.
Michele -- You have amazing reserves of patience! I know that the pool will be gorgeous when it's finished, and can't wait to see the photos.
Wessecg -- Congrats on breaking into the 160's! You've been moving right along and your hard work is paying off.
I'm going to Fort Collins with my daughter today. We had done one of these wine tasting "mix your own" things at a winery there last spring, and it's now time to bottle our vintages and bring them home. I hope you all have a fun day as well!0 -
Good morning and happy weekend everyone! I hope you all have a fun weekend planned. Mine is, as always, busy busy busy. I’m hoping the weather breaks so we can do some yard work. I’m also helping my sister plan her husband’s 50th party – the planning will probably involve a glass of wine .
Nancy, good for you on finding a creative way to get your students interested! That makes you a great teacher.
Laura8, I agree about using small “pockets” to set goals. We are so critical of ourselves, but it’s awesome how much better we feel when we can actually see a loss in our fat pockets. I’ve been watching my tummy go down (it’s no longer sticking out further than my breasts) and am now down to just shrinking that little hangy part down around my hips
. So happy you and your husband are getting out and enjoying life. It’s been a great discovery for me lately.
JaneH, Good for you for helping your father. Have you investigated finding a dentist who might do his dentures for less or as a charity for a VA member? There might be a dental school in the area that can help too. It might be worth checking out. Even the VA might have some suggestions. I hope you enjoy your weekend with your daughter.
Vanessa, welcome! Best wishes on your new journey – lots of support here.
JB, Lucky girl! My husband has been trekking around talking about apples for the past couple of weeks – we’re going to have to go find some this weekend. I’d love to find an organic orchard in the area, but I may just go to our local place. I use apples a lot to make jams, but mainly we just make applesauce. I completely agree with you about portioning out your “splurges” ahead of time. I count out nuts, measure a tablespoon of nut butter to eat with apple slices, etc. It’s a good way if you can moderate your intake, I think. Have a wonderful time on your camping trip – I’m so jealous.
Stardancer, I love that your daughter is noticing the weight loss regardless of the side .
Katrena, welcome! Sad about your husband eating your potato, but do you know you can cook a sweet potato in the microwave quite quickly? They’re wonderful foods, so keep eating them!
Tigress, I wanted to say thank you for all the supportive comments
. Yay for “little less Humpty Dumpty looking”!
Lin, I love the marcone almonds. I actually just finished a handful of them. We’ve had them at a Spanish Tapas place where they had tossed them in a little olive oil, then pan-fried them, then put a sprinkling of salt on them and serve them as an appetizer. Good thought about the ballot – my husband is considering a meeting out of State so we need to order one too. Our State is fighting about the voter ID thing, so I’m waiting to see what they decide before ordering it. I hope your dad is settling in better.
Meg, I hope your weigh-in was as light as you hope .
Kathy, take it easy on that leg/knee/foot. It will help to bring it along slowly. Your puppies will be glad that you can take them out, even for little bits at a time.
Lizzie, I like the sound of your exercise program – it’s how I’m working out right now too and it’s really made a difference.
Glenda, My mammo was squishy but not unbearable this time. I just hope it’s clean . I always use this time of year to take care of my health appts – mammo, dental, physical, and derma – then the rest of the year for follow-ups. I have started fighting back on some of the overreactions some of my docs have – so no, I’m not have another ultrasound on my ovaries that have cysts that have traded sides since my mid-30s – it’s just the way they work. I don’t need to see them, and I don’t need more x-rays. I’m getting feisty. This wasn’t a rant at you, just a general rant .
Good point about the email. There has been a big phishing fraud about that, and there is also a hacker/block going on today (one of my accounts is blocked currently). The other fun one: my atm card to my ING account was cancelled on request from MC without any notification or warning! I had to call them today because it’s been a week now. Guess I can’t spend too much – actually had to write a physical check this week!
Wessecg, I hope you stay healthy. It may not be the best possible way to find the cancers, but it is the best and main way we have right now. The other point is they need to see what your breasts look like initially so they can track any changes. And CONGRATULATIONS ON THE LOSS! And the new level – woohoo!
Michele, You sure are being patient and kind to the pool guys! They must appreciate you as a customer.
Jane, I hope your husband finds something soon. How sad to have to sell his belongings.
Dee, you sound like your day was super productive! It’s good for you even if it does wear you out because it’s a good wearing out :happy: .
Hi, Micki – My mother did that trip in the Middle East – she didn’t go to Israel (it’s on her wish list) but she did go through Greece and Turkey – loved the trip so much. Have fun!
Barbie, have fun on your retreat!
Sundance, Yay for getting to the gym! I find it helps me to sleep, so it’s a win-win!
Hi, Mandi – and welcome!
Robin, I wouldn’t sweat it too much. I come and see what everyone is doing, but honestly I have to skim/speed read or I wouldn’t ever do anything else ( and my work would probably have something to say about that). I’m glad your puppies are adapting to the kennel.
Kathy, I have to say I ran into the pants issue yesterday too – put on a pair I couldn’t fit into before, they fit one day and already were too big by last night. It’s a great problem to have :drinker: .
Kate, you named and strangled your weeds? Hmm. I missed, what’s going on with your work? I agree with you on the walking – I used to think I could only go in the mornings or the evenings, but really I go when I can fit it in. I do work out first thing in the morning, but beyond that everything else is gravy :drinker: . I love your goals – good for you. You’ll get there in no time!
Laura, good for you for working out. It doesn’t make me tired initially, but I’m always ready for bed by nine at the latest. My husband just laughs at me. I don’t mind .
Well, I’m off. I had a lovely evening with the husband at our last home-game for the baseball team. Sadly, our season is coming to an early close. Trying to be philosophical about it. I hope everyone has a busy, enjoyable weekend with lots of healthy eating and energy-burning!
Cheers,
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Just got back from swimming, about to cook my lunch, I am going to try and eat a little more today. Tonight is chicken wing night, yippie. I'm marking my spot, as we are just about done an going for part 3. Tigress0
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Howdy Howdy! I am PSYCHED! I lost 1.5 pounds and my partner lost 3, so I hope we make the top 3 again this week. I know I’ll be trolling outlook from clinical on Tuesday to find the results. I have found a couple of wonderful benefits to this contest. First, it is so refreshing to finally not feel like my weight is some big, dark, horrible secret. Although we don’t share actual weights (except with our buddies and the organizer), we are all talking about how much we lost, what we gained, how frustrating it is to stay the same, so it’s OUT there. It’s just not a big deal anymore!! That is really liberating.
The other thing I have noticed is that I am staying a couple hundred calories below my goal, which I never thought I could do. Yesterday, before Russian chocolate for dessert, I’d only had 1500-some calories and I was actually full. A year ago I would have thought that meant starvation and certain wasting away. Now I see that I can be comfortable with so much less.
So this is a nice mood to start my weekend in!
Kathy: good job for you to get in that little walk. Every little bit really adds up!
Glenda: I went to Costco once with a friend and it was harder to get out of there than to get on an airplane! OMG you’d think we were all stealing everything in sight.
Wessecg: (and others…) if your mammogram actually HURTS go somewhere else! It should not hurt. It is uncomfortable, but a good tech will make sure you are not in pain. I have large breasts and they really have to work hard to get good pictures, but that’s the advice they tell me. GREAT job on your weight loss! You deserve to be so excited. I am excited for you. I’m chasing you!
Michele: now I’m not so jealous of your pool LOL. What a mess! Thankfully they will be done sooner or later!
Jane: hope you are feeling much better these days!
DeeDee: I can just picture your doggie with nail polish! My 15 year old keeps wanting to paint Benny beagle’s nails, but he’s a boy so I say no, what would all the other boy dogs say?
Micki: Hi and nice to see you again.
Barbie: I hope your retreat is wonderful and everything you expect
Linda: my back was killing me, leg numb, so I chose to let the 15 year old choose something for all of us to watch on TV. So Impractical Jokers it was. Good thing they were very funny episodes….used the heating pad and by the time I got to bed and got my nightly massage from DH, it was much better. I always make rice on the stove, so I don’t know about the rice cooker. That does sound like a lot of work though! Don’t work too hard this weekend! I know how stressful your job can be. Rest up!
JB AKA Joanie Appleseed: have a great camping trip. I wish we could just pack up like that.
Robin: poor you and poor Bodi! I hope he gets used to it, maybe he will watch Ritter to see how he reacts!
Kathy: glad you got to feeling better!
Kate; Your wonderful attitude is so refreshing! I love reading your posts
Janehadji: gave a grand time at the wine tasting!
M: sounds like you have a fun weekend planned. Enjoy
Well ladies I am off to finish the grocery shopping then visit dad. Going out tonight for a beer! Or two lol. Cheers and take care, Meg0 -
TGIF!!went for my 1st walk since I got sick outdoors.Beautiful fall day.Trees are starting to change.It felt so good to be out.talked to pt dr and he said go slow,since it`s been over 3 weeks.need to set up opt,once we know if hubby has the job and hours etc..
Love reading the posts.Thanks for all your support.You are an amazing group of women.
It`s hard to keep up with all the names and post to each,know I`m reading and rooting for you all.
Have a great day.Busy week-end,gonna hang out with my 2 year old twin niece and nephew sat and shower for my DIL sun.
So if I don`t get to post,have a great week-end.
HUGS
jane0 -
Congratulations! I have been using MFP 70 days and progress is very slow.0
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wessecg - super big congratulations! You deserve it. How wonderful!
Sherry - boy, you are one busy gal. Maintaining is good.
joanie - I'm with you, God made freezers for a reason........
Well, the backyard looks VERY different now. Tomorrow one of the guys (maybe more, I don't know) is supposed to be here to start the cleanup of the pool. Are the pool and spa ever dirty. Well, with them cutting stone and concrete, that certainly didn't help any. I didn't know this, but when they pour the concrete they have this "tool" which is like a drill that stirs up the concrete so it lays flat. Of course, in doing this little bits fly into the pool/spa. Then when they took the cantilevers off, they were cleaning the sides, so that adds to the dirtyness of the pool. but it'll all be taken care of. Next will probably be landscaping and grading, burying pipes, etc. It's a good thing that we have a good size plot of land, the concrete truck came and we didn't need the pump truck (which saved us $500). It's interesting, too, how they put the stress cracks in the concrete. For some parts they used a machine, others they did it by hand.
Went and picked up 6 pizzas for the guys and a bottle of Coke. Some of the guys were leaving early and this way they had lunch. The pool company paid for it (certainly not me).
Will need to buy more bottles of water, probably tomorrow
Meg - that's wonderful about your loss.
Never did get to exercise today. Was afraid to start a walking DVD because I wanted to be available if needed. Made butterscotch fudge and these butterscotch crispie cookies. Later tonight I'll make Vince some chocolate chip cookies. A friend asked me to go play mahjongg today but I told her that there is no way that I'd go and miss this pour.
The worst part of doing this baking for the guys is the fact that I really need to try at least a sample. For a while there I felt so so good, I wasn't eating very many refined carbs at all, mostly fruits and veges. And then I started the baking, using white flour and all. Well, it'll all be over soon (thank goodness!)
Tomorrow is farmer's market, then yoga.
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele0 -
Happy day to all! Had a great day just walking around shopping with a friend. Luckily I didn't buy tooooo much.
And I can't believe it but I already have the all clear on my mammogram. That was quick.
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How do we roll this??0
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Not sure if this is posting as we are over 500/
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Looks good girls.0
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Good evening beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
I'll try to catch up with everyone sometime tomorrow. Had a great time at my granddaughters school this morning, she wrote a poem about me and it brought tears to my eyes, I have the sweetest granddaughter
. After we got home from our lunch at Chick-fil-a (her choice), we got on the golf cart, and stayed on until it started thundering and then raining, we both got a bit wet and had a good laugh:laugh: . The shower passed and she was ready to go again, I wouldn't let her ride in the yard with the wet grass, I was sure we would end up messing the yard up, and probably sliding all over the place. We rode up and down the driveway, across the street to my brothers house many many times, then it started raining again:laugh: . We had a good healthy dinner and then she got a cupcake for dessert. I just got her tucked into bed with the TV on and thought I'd check in here before I turn in.
Wessecg congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!
Jb enjoy your beach getaway!!!
Robin hope Bodi will get used to his kennel:flowerforyou: .
Michele that pool will done one of these days, and it's going to be beautiful!!!! If I baked like you do, I would be as big as a house:laugh: .
Okay, that's about all my brain is going to do tonight.
Hope you all have a peaceful sleep!!!! Sweet dreams! Until tomorrow....
Hugs,
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Just popping in to catch up and mark my spot!
Lin-Congrats on the all clear!:bigsmile:
DeeDee-That is awesome about your grandaughter's poem!
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Work was crazy this week – lots of customers with 10/1 insurance renewals! Worked late most nights and tonight got home at 8:45p. We went for Mexican food – not the best choice, but so yummy! (No, really…. Just trying to confuse my metabolism with a high-calorie day!)
It took quite a while to catch up on posts. My goodness!
Don’t remember who asked about Swai fish – I think it is from Vietnam.
Mammogram – need to get that scheduled at the time of my physical in November. Not looking forward to if since I had the heart surgery. Everything is still on the tender side, so we’ll see how it goes..
M – good thought on people not feeling heard… and congrats on your surprise ribs.
Virtual age – 35.5, life expectancy: 101
LizzieAlberta – I’m with you on zumba. Not my cup of tea! And why is the music so loud? That is a frequent complaint for me – so many things seem too loud to me. Can your ears be too sensitive?
Home Depot delivered material for this weekend’s yard work: cinder blocks, stacking blocks for a retaining wall, 30+ cu ft gravel, drainage supplies, etc.
Going to bed – good night all.
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Hello Ladies,
Good evening to all of you. Today was a good day at work. Another TGIF!!! IAt one point of the day I wish I could curl up in a corner and take a nap. It may have had something to do with my DH telling me last night at 11:30 as going to sleep he invited some friends over after work for dinner ! my place was beginning to look shabby could tell its the end of the week. So I got up at 5 did a quick tidy and put dinner on in the crockpot.
@Meg Congrats on the loss
@M hope you had a fun time at your baseball game.
@lila--it sounds like you did ok at your buffet last night.
@Lin awesome news on the clear
@Dee that sounds like a wonderful time with your granddaughter.
I am noding off right now. have read all of the postl
Will reply moew romorrow
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Well, I’m back and feeling good again. Nothing like getting dressed for work and realizing you look good (if I do say so myself). Even though we are really shorr staffed at work, we got a lot done. I am so fortunate to work with a lady that has such an amazing work ethic. Even though we’re down to 2 in a 4 person office, thanks to her we’re keeping up and on top. Monday we have a back-up worker in and by Wednesday we should be back to almost normal. And Thursday, I’m off to have Thanksgiving with my family 12 hours away (yes, here in the Great White North we have Thanksgiving the 2nd Monday of October and enjoy going down to shop on Black Friday when the wonderful US has their Thanksgiving – lol).
My baby heads off to the Netherlands for 3 or so years come Monday. My mother’s heart might be very challenged Monday evening and the upcoming weekend is also a little daunting at the moment. I know we are supposed to give them wings and let them fly but no one tells you how hard it is to let go. Enough pity party – I’ll go to Holland in a few months. And if my mother had said these things when I headed off I would have been less than sympathetic ….
DeeDee – your post about your granddaughter’s poem made me tear up too. How lucky you are.
Lin – yay on the positive results from the mammogram – that was really quick.
Michele – you are so good to your workers. I’m sure they all love you.
Jane – O my goodness, I didn’t realize you were totally indoors. I am so glad to hear you are well enough to go out now. I am praying for your good health and that your DH’s job comes through.
Meg – great loss!!!! DH gives you a nightly massage – keep that man!!
JaneH – have fun with the wine tasting. I hope all your vintages are worth storing for a long time – lol.
Kate – isn’t it amazing how a garden just calms the soul? I’m not sure strangling the weeds fits in with that last sentence, but hey, if it works, go with it! You are way too hard on yourself girl – you need to celebrate your September successes – they were very good. I like your meditation goal – think I’ll steal it.
Kathy – I think it’s great that your pants are loose again – that’ sdefinitely NSV. Have fun with the zoo.
Robin – you’re not missing out, but you’re missed. Maybe if you give Bodi some special treats or toys he only gets in the kennel it will help.
JB – have fun with the camping and enjoy the weather while you can. Applesauce is a good plan and the freezer needs a purpose anyway.
Sherry – what a great profile picture. Where do you live?
Wessecg – Just reading your post made me all excited too. Been a few years since I saw the scale where it is for me too. We need to celebrate these successes on the way instead of waiting for the end – who said it was the journey, not the destination?
Marquis63 – welcome to both of you and don’t worry, many of us have been at the weight you are and are working through it. Keep working and coming back and talking to us (and we’re all friends here).
Linda – I think we might be taking this magic salmon thing too far – lol. Putting off your weigh in until you eat salmon might be construed as superstitious. And please remember that when your daughter starts to drive, a whole new world opens up (and a whole new concern opens for you). Thank you for the addition info about sleep. It is a challenge for me as I have been a 5 – 6 hour sleeper since I was in my 20s.
Have a good Saturday ladies and I look forward to the next posts.
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Good evening Ladies,
Just thought I would pop in before bed, it’s been a busy day. Driving along in the sunshine this afternoon, window down, a little blues on the radio waves and retail therapy! It was a good afternoon… there was only one thing missing…. my wallet, I left it behind on my desk. Oh well, I was only researching the fall fashions (that’s my story) so I can buy something new in 3 weeks. Haha! Fashion, who am I kidding, it will be a new pair of pants that will stay up and some new underwear for the trip, my sweaters will just drape a bit now instead of clinging like saran wrap.
It seems there is discord in the bird world too so I shouldn’t feel alone. I looked up when I heard the honking and there were several large orderly V’s of geese on the fly. But then I noticed one, there were 5 geese in perfect formation and about 20 in disarray as if trying to catch up. Perhaps they were busy in a wheat field filling their faces when the leader got in a tiff and took off with her BFF’s so to speak. I can hear the ones trying to catch up, “Honk, wait up! Honk, okay, I’m sorry, honk, honk!” I’m not sure if there are rules about the hierarchy of a gaggle of geese but this gaggle was certainly was out of sync.
My new boss phoned today to see if I could trade days on the Thanksgiving weekend which I was willing to do to keep the peace. She was apologetic so I took that as a good sign. There are only 3 of us at home so it is not a big deal to have Thanksgiving on a Saturday instead of the Sunday or Monday. Heck, I’m thankful to be eating any day of the week! Often it would just be my son and I home for the weekend so we might have our big dinner on a Wednesday if that’s when my hubby’s schedule allowed. I do miss having the big family dinners we used to have at the Coast before we got transferred here, I feel like there is just something missing.
I was looking forward to supper tonight, I had had a large salad for lunch today just so I could have a drizzle of gravy with my roast beast, 3 tbsp. to be precise. I haven't had it since I started this change in thinking and Yum, it was so worth it!
I have a meeting with an 88 year old lady in the morning who wants to give away all her fabric she has collected over the years. As a sewer, how could I say no? It could be a gold mine or it could all be sent to the Sally Anne when I get it home. Wish me luck, I borrowed my friend’s little car as my hubby needs the truck for football. I thought how much fabric could a dear little old lady have and then I looked around my sewing room and thought OMG, maybe the car will be too small!!! I guess I will find out in the morning.
When am I going to catch up on everyone`s posts , I don`t seem to have the time during the day.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends,
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Good morning ladies
Blue skies in London but chilly.
I couldn't get comfortable in the night, even with my special pillow under my knee. Gave up trying to sleep at about 4:30 and got up. Was going to do some exercise, but decided to get lots of housework out of the way before work. Then went for a walk before DH and I got on the tube to come up to Mayfair. I have a feeling that the gallery is going to be quiet today, but I have plenty to do.
Yesterday I went shopping for new underwear and ended up buying a whole heap of clothes for the grandtwins. The stuff that is around for them in the shops right now is just so adorable! I spent far too much money, but don't regret a penny of it.
Still not sure what I'm going to wear to the wedding at Monkey World next week (Linda - http://www.monkeyworld.org/home.php ). I think I'm just going to take the final three outfits with me and decide on the day. DH will pull a face when he sees the amount of luggage I'll be taking for two days, but he's used to my inability to pack lightly.
Must do some work. Have a good day everyone.
Love to all.
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Had another very busy week at work. Technology challenges are finally getting sorted out, but there is so much more to learn about using the i-pads with my students. We are also developing a new teacher evaluation that will take a chunk of time- can't let it cut into my planning time or time with my students. Wonder where it is coming from!
I am still not getting to the gym the way I should. Most of my exercise has been from fast walks outside, hiking, or kayaking. With it getting dark earlier, none of that is happening during the week. I guess I really need to go to the gym before work, but haven't been able to convince myself to be there at 5 am.
I really enjoy reading all of your posts. I check ion every morning and evening, but seldom have time or brain energy to respond.
I bought apples from our school's FFA. It looks like I will be making applesauce this weekend!
Hope everyone has a great weekend
Deb A0 -
Marking my spot for later.
Good Morning, haven't checked in for a few days except to log in food. Busy week, grandparents day lunch Thursday & had realtor come to the house to do a walk through and market evaluation. Excited to get the house ready now, can I do it by the end of the month? I will be back later today to catch up an everyone. Have a great Saturday!
Lynn0 -
How did I miss someone else with a horse? I've already been bad this morning. I was so thrilled the scale said 169.8 yesterday that I had to see if it was still true. Well, yup, 169.4 this morning. I am thinking I'll just totally give in this week and weigh myself every morning. I can't believe I am losing more weight eating more calories - I understand the physics of it, it's just mentally thinking "Ok, I ate 250 calories more than my goal - oh NO!!" even though fitbit says I burn between 2300 and 3000 a day (thank goodness for horse chores and riding).
Anyway, hope all of you ladies are having a great morning.0 -
Good Morning, :happy:
@Linda -- Thanks for the info on sleep. I do believe there is a connection too.
@Lili -- How encouraging to feel happy about your appearance. My daughter is 19 and the day if it comes that she moves away will be encouraging cause she has the skills to move on in life sort of hey we did our job but I know also how hard that would be too. I
@Amanda sorry your knee is hurting. Lucky grand twins!
@Kate-- How fun to go see all of that fabric that 88 year old Lady has. I collect fabric sort of in my life before I was working full time I love sewing making quilts, baby blankets etc. So I was always on the lookout for fabric.
@Michele, -- You are so nice to your workers !!
@JB--Have fun camping
@JaneH have fun wine tasting!
@ Kathy-- How cool that your pants are getting loose encouraging!
Today some chores need to be done around here but later in the day we are going to check out the The Highland Games at the fairgrounds. Than dinner with some friends. Trying to figure out what I am going to serve them toonight. Last night we had friends over too I put a stew in the crockpot and a salad. Maybe a stirfry .
I love salads eat them with my dinners most nights but notice lately getting sort of burn out from them so trying to figure out other ways to get my veggies in. Salads for me make up over half of my meal without one at dinner I do notice I am hungier.
Hoping to get in some good walks in grateful for Bella she helps me get out.
Question I have some friends that on their weight journey allow a free day no checking calories etc they claim to be loosing they do look slimmer but since I haven't. I am always checking calories asking for info if can't find it to make sure I am in my range/goal level before I eat anything just curious . Not to sure I would allow a whole free day. Would not want to go backwards.
Well I need to go know ! Hope everyone has a good Saturday.
Liz:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
Happy Sat!
Gonna hang out with my 2 year old twin niece and nephew today.Sure I`ll burn a few calories too.
Tomorrow is DIL baby shower.So it`s gonna be a busy fun week-end.
Have a great one!!
Pretty sure hubby got job at Walmart, waiting on drug test and background ,which is no problem.It probably is part time but it`s a start.He was a sub teacher yesterday and loved it.Teaching jr high.It`s ashame with his 2 degrees and working on his masters theres no jobs for him to use his degrees.Maybe some day!
Thanks for all your prayers and support.
HUGS
jane0 -
Just marking my spot. It's time to get ready for zumba. Eileen0
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Hi Everyone
I am back tracking my food, it really does make a difference, at least for me . In just the few days I’ve been tracking as well as using more low GI foods I have seen a difference in my weight. My weigh in is Mondays so hoping I can hang on to this loss till it’s official! I have also been using a set of bike pedals the last week for exercise, they are motorized so you can set a speed as well as having a timer. I hope they are easier on my knee (though today it is swollen and angry,, but that could be the weather, it is damp and miserable) I had salmon a couple of times this week maybe that’s why I am seeing a loss and not everything else I’ve been doing! LOL!:laugh:
Junekaatz: Oh, free fabric! That’s like winning a lottery! I love fabric! I think it’s a sickness! No, I know it is! When we moved 2 years ago I gave away bags and bags of material(and not pieces, a lot of it was metres(yards)) I won’t say how much was left when we got here but I have just about as much now, in fact I was digging through the other day and found a bag with material I forgot I bought not that long ago. I think the saying goes “She who dies with the most (material) or what ever your thing is, wins”
Wessecg: congratulations you deserve to be excited!
Well, hope everyone has a good weekend. I'm off to eat an apple! Oh, and drink water!:drinker:0 -
Just marking my place - talk later.
M.0 -
Glorious sunshiny day today and I'm looking forward to a longish drive down the highway to take my 15 year old daughter to buy the mukluks she wants. I haven't bought any clothes or shoes for myself since last spring, and I'm glad--because I'm not packing away my summer stuff, I'm giving it to the Salvation Army. To treat myself I bought an iTunes card and downloaded some Lou Reed and Bruce Springsteen--a gift to myself that keeps giving, since it's making me dance around the house!
And then, I must sit down and do my anecdotal report cards for Monday. It shouldn't take me long, since my DH and eldest daughter are away for the weekend.
Kind of waiting to hear whether my MIL or SIL will host Thanksgiving dinner next week before I step forward...my FIL was diagnosed with lung cancer last spring and has chosen not to take treatment. He is doing well, but we are mindful with every ''special occasion' to really celebrate our time together.
@Jane--glad to hear your husband is likely to get that job!
@Amanda--I bet that even with overpacking, you have fewer suitcases than you used to!
Have a great Saturday, everyone!0 -
Happy glorious Saturday everyone!0
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