WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2012

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  • jam0525
    jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
    Hello all,

    Still no computer at home. :(

    Prayers, warm thoughts and hugs to all on the east coast or anywhere the Frankenstorm goes.

    The police picked up my son and sent him home on 10/25, so we shall see what happens next. I just have to realize he is almost 18 and if he walks away from us on his 18th birthday, that is what it is. He is somewhere between his old arrogant self and trying to be co-operative. If all goes well, he will be leaving for boot camp between 11/3-11/5 where a pray he gets a good drill Sargent that will ______________________________ (fill in the blank with what ever you all deem appropriate. lol

    Just hoping he comes back in December a changed man.

    I have to loose 10 pounds by Christmas or my new ski pants won't fit, so I am really trying to get back in the swing of things.

    Take care all and I do miss reading all the posts.

    Jeannie
  • mwheatcraft54
    mwheatcraft54 Posts: 235 Member
    Good morning (almost noon now!) everyone -

    I've been reading everyone's posts but am not going to respond today. It's quiet at work because most of our team is in PA and thus not in the offices. I'm in southern PA, right in the direct path of the storm. So far it's just been raining with a steady wind but nothing too major. Our ditches are already full, but where I live we're pretty high up so unless the basement floods we should be OK. The kitties are very angry that I can't do something about the weather when I open the door and they want to go out lol.

    This weekend was my brother-in-law's 50th birthday party, preceded by a dinner party here for my niece and her fiance. Both were a lot of fun but a little too much wine, especially on Saturday. I simply didn't pay attention to what I was drinking, and I didn't eat enough, so I really paid for it yesterday :(. I stayed under my calories, but I won't be doing that again. Even though I was down another pound this morning, it's so not worth it to lose a whole day out of the weekend! But I was back to normal today even after being up a good part of the night with the storm.

    My best wishes go out for those who are struggling right now - if it were easy we wouldn't have this problem, would we? It's especially hard if you're struggling with physical ailments too. I really feel for you. Linda, I sent you a note - I'll PM you later.

    Please stay dry if you're someplace wet, and stay safe if you're someplace that's not safest. Enjoy your team if it won yesterday, and try to dig into your inner strength to get back to this fight today. It's a new week and a new chance to be strong again.

    Cheers,

    M.
  • jolenec1
    jolenec1 Posts: 110 Member
    Suebdew- Congrats on the weight loss! That’s so great.:bigsmile:

    Linda Sundance- I hope you feel better soon. I can relate. I have had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands several years ago. It’s no fun dealing with it.:grumble: :grumble: Glad your Dr. appt. went well.:wink:

    Janie- I was feeling the same way you are when I stumbled on this wonderful group. I want you know how much everyone has helped me. I am regaining my motivation. I am beginning to feel happy again. It can be discouraging I KNOW!! But this is a safe place so go ahead and vent to your heart’s content. It helps. We all understand, we are going through it with you.:heart::heart:

    Everyone in the path of the storm, please take care of yourselves. You are in my prayers.:heart::heart:

    I had another busy weekend. I hope to get all that cleaning finished up by the end of the coming weekend. Just in time for a big Thanksgiving celebration with the family. I haven’t lost any this week. But just want to lose those 5 pounds before November 24th! I am gonna give it all my will power. I have waivered over the last couple of weeks but I hope to be more focused in the coming month.

    Sorry to all I didn't get to reply to and welcome to the newcomers!

    I will try to post later tonight, but had to make it brief this morning…work awaits me.,:noway:

    Grace and peace,

    Jolene
  • janehadji
    janehadji Posts: 206 Member
    Fighting with hubby and in a truly bad mood today, so won't post, but simply mark my place.

    Linda -- I hope your wrist improves soon!
  • SallyCC
    SallyCC Posts: 531 Member
    Hello All,

    I hope everyone in Sandy's path stays safe. I am in Rhode Island and the wind is picking up. Last year we were without power because a big tree went down right at the beginning of the storm. Our power was off for a week. This time --my power is still on and I am so grateful. We'll see how long it lasts. I keep doing all the things I can with power. Yesterday did a lot of laundry and dishes. This morning I got up and made a turkey meatloaf and turkey chili.
    I hope everyone stays safe.

    Sally
  • genealace
    genealace Posts: 240 Member
    Good afternoon everyone

    Did my aquafit class this morning and will probably go to the mall this afternoon for a walk around. Teaching lace-making this evening.

    I think we will be getting off easy from the storm bumping into the Arctic front which are supposed to collide over southern Ontario. Forecasters say we will be getting 80kpm winds tonight, but not too much rain. We will see, but it is supposed to be wet and grey all week.

    Must fill in a couple of forms that need to be sent off when I go to the mall. We have $5 coupons on the back of Kellogs cereal boxes that have to be filled in and sent. Then after a few weeks you get a plastic credit card for $5 for gas. I got 5 last year, and now I'm doing it again. I've bought lots of cereals and have about 8 or 9 to send in, but as there is a limit of 5 per person, I'm sending in the rest with my GF's name and address.
  • Laura80111
    Laura80111 Posts: 958 Member
    :flowerforyou: It's a lovely Monday here in Denver,

    Only time to pop in and say Hi.

    Congrats to those that have lost:drinker:

    For those that are having issues that need rants...this is the place to let it loose...we still care and know that sometimes you just need to get the awful energy out so you can start feeling better :drinker:

    I'm still aching a bit but I keep telling myself it's all good because I'm working some new muscles. I do try not to complain to hubby too much because my goal is to transform my body with this exercise. I know that a lot of people really dislike Jillian Michaels but I love how she encourages you to keep going...because there are plenty of times when I could just stop because it feels like too much when in fact I know it's not at all. I did take pictures yesterday so I'm hoping after the 30 days there really is something to show for the exercise:huh: I'm actually looking forward to going home from work so I can do another session:wink:

    Spent all of yesterday in my kitchen and made green chili, I never knew it was going to be the process that it was but it came out wonderful after I finally had all the ingredients.

    I have lots to get to all of you in the Northeast hold on to your hats and be safe:flowerforyou: .

    Log it Log it Log it...your water, your food and your exercise:drinker:

    Laura80111:smile:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    Thinking of all of you on the East Coast. Stay safe and warm.

    Ritter has been limping for a couple of days. We can't see anything wrong with it and he seems not to be in pain but he has been extra lovey lately.

    I made a big ol batch of quinoa with chicken, mushrooms and leeks in it. It is my lunch for the week. Yum.

    I need to motivate myself to get back on that tap floor DH built for me. I have been slacking lately. Have a great day all.

    Robin, Bodi and Ritter.
  • grammaree
    grammaree Posts: 2 Member
    Hi all! I'm new here, but thought I'd just say I have enjoyed reading all of your posts! I am thankful to have made it through our church's Fall celebration without caving into all the sweets and desserts. Now, to get past Halloween! I am having trouble being consistently with recording my food intake in the evenings. I do well throughout the day, but the evening often slips by without me recording it. Any suggestions? I am working on my consistency in this area and in exercising! Thanks again for all the wonderful posts!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :flowerforyou: My day started with walking in the rain with dogs followed by a visit to the dentist. It had to get better from there and it did. The dentist said that the only thing wrong with my teeth could be fixed for $190.00 in 40 minutes and the rain stopped. Jake went to see the physical therapist for his shoulder (no surgery needed) and came home with a list of daily exercises , six appointments, and the suggestion to buy a heating pad.

    :flowerforyou: Janie, about wanting to eat at night----I read in a magazine at the dentist’s office this morning “If you’re not hungry enough to eat an apple, you’re not really hungry.” My solution about eating at night has two parts—first, be sure that you’re evening meal is really nourishing so that your body is fueled for the rest of the day….second, if you always want to eat at night even after a really healthy evening meal, then plan a snack (my favorite other than an Isagenix shake is real oatmeal and no sugar added applesauce).

    :bigsmile: Nancy, that’s a great idea about buying an inexpensive stick blender first…..I’ll give it a try.

    :bigsmile: Jane, your positive attitude always lifts me up…..I don’t need a personal response to know that you are encouraging me

    :flowerforyou: Grammaree, I aim to log all my food ahead of time so I know what the day will look like and then not have to think about food planning……it avoids surprises later in the day.

    :heart: :heart: Hugs to all of you in the path of the hurricane

    :heart: Barbie from NW Washington

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  • DMOMofTHREE
    DMOMofTHREE Posts: 55 Member
    Checking in before the power goes, lights have been flickering all night. It did go out with a boom about 30 minutes ago for a few seconds.:noway: I have finally read all posts but never have time to respond. I can't wait till the house is ready to put on the market.

    I did go into work this morning and managed to get payroll into the accountant, pay bills for the week and schedule transfers for later this week in case the power is out. The mailman showed up early, which is a surprise for a Monday, I was able to get all checks in and deposited at the bank. Made it home before 1pm when the highways were all shut down.

    I should probably go and eat my apple and peanut butter and get ready for bed. I will try and catch up on my dvr shows til the power goes out.:frown:

    Hope to be back tomorrow to post more:happy:
  • djhobs
    djhobs Posts: 200 Member
    Well we are in the middle of Sandy...currently have power and cable:bigsmile: ...not sure how long it will last...the metropolitan area is getting hammered. I went to work this am but the boss sent us home early...I have to drive across the Hudson River and was getting a little concerned that the bridge would close...it did not and I will be going into work early tomorrow..I work for an insurance agency and I expect to be busy tomorrow:wink:

    DS was not only home for dinner but he cooked it as well...it was pretty good..it is delightful having him home
    :smile:
    I rode my bike this afternoon since I did not get up early and workout...won't have time tomorrow am...hopefully things will calm down by Wednesday.

    Will hopefully check in tomorrow :noway:
    :heart:
    Jen
  • Yardtigress
    Yardtigress Posts: 367 Member
    Well, they took the blood, so I should know in a couple of days how my A1C is. The doctor said I look like I've lost weight, but I was only down one pound from my last visit. But he was happy with that and that I am swimming and walking. I have a big zit on my face from the stress. I hate going to the doctor. I got my flu shot too. So two needles :sad: :grumble: Tigress
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Good evening beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    I thought I had scared all the germlins out of the house, I was wrong:angry: , they just ate my post:explode: , and I had finally caught up with everyone:sad: . I will try to repost later tonight, right now I`m going to have a warm bowl of soup, on this cold windy night!

    Hugs,
    DeeDee

    To all of you on the East coast I`m saying a prayer for you, stay safe!!!!
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Happy Monday ladies. What an odd day. I had clinical, so up at 4:15 and off to the races. Actually it wasn’t that bad. Only 2 more days then a 3 week break for me. I’m sure hoping next year I don’t have clinical in this course. I will miss it, but it’s too much to handle and run the course. I made an appointment for the old cat at the vets…I think I told you he broke a tooth a few weeks ago…actually a front fang. It was fine for a while, but now is swollen, so I guess I need to get it checked out.

    So I’m rambling, but I was half asleep when I made my lunch and I ended up with soup and a 100-calorie bag of popcorn. Weird, but kind of good! I hardly ever eat popcorn. :ohwell:

    It is beautiful here today, in the 50s. Some good news, the contributors who wrote all the chapters I am in charge of for the textbook have agreed to write again for the next edition so that saves me having to find someone. :smile:

    Wessecg: make those kids eat that candy!

    Linda; how is your hand/arm today?:flowerforyou:

    Sarah: that’s an interesting way to gain empathy, but if it works for him, that’s great.

    Barbie: what a great graphic!

    DeeDee: sounds like your party was so much fun!

    Janie: did you enjoy the game despite the Cardinals not playing??? I guess of the two teams, the Giants were my choice.

    Nancy: I have a graduate student every spring. I know the feeling of wanting to be in charge but having to let go so the student gets the experience and learns to be a good teacher.

    Jeannie: prayers for your son’s future and for the drill sergeant who gets him LOL:wink:

    M: stay safe and dry!

    Janehadji: sending you peaceful thoughts!:flowerforyou:

    Well I know I have missed many of you, but have been interrupted (as usual). Dinner tonight was great….a yummy fettuccine with garlic, olive oil, and parmesan (made by DD#2). I wish I had enough cals to have wine too, but alas I don’t. :drinker:

    All of you east, please stay safe and check in so we know you are ok. Anyone hear from Carol lately? I seem to be missing her posts. Take care, Meg
  • JNHeff
    JNHeff Posts: 131 Member
    Bump!
  • lizmil79
    lizmil79 Posts: 566 Member
    Good Evening Ladies,

    Praying for all on the East coast stay safe.

    @M thinking of you during all of this Sandy stuff. Keep dry and safe.
    @Jan stay safe I hope your cable and electricity holds out.

    @Meg you almost had my hours today. I get up an hour later and off too the races as you say. Sounds like you are in the count down almost over than a nice 3 week break. Yay!

    @Lin stay safe on your travels

    @Dee those gremlins again yuk. A bowl of warm soup sounds good.

    @Barbie-- I think you are always encouraging and give out great advice .

    @Janehadji-- Sending you hugs through the cable. It must be one of those days seems like all day as we went on errands DH and I was bumping. It was like I stay something's red he say its purple .

    @Linda-- I hope you are feeling better.

    To everyone else sorry to have missed you. Hope you are all doing well. I am grateful to be in this journey with each of you.

    Tomorrow is volunteer day so its a fun day but really grateful for all the walking and moving around that comes with it. I loss 1.5 lbs this week happy for it but was hoping for more. But hey another pound off is good news. I am thinking about doing a better job of limiting the amount of carbs I eat. I think I am eating to much even thou I stay for the most part within my numbers & under seems like maybe I can do better. It may help. A friend of mind told me she finds eating more lean protein helps not sure. But I need to get back on track would like to loose at least another 5lbs before the holidays.



    Take care,

    Liz
  • wessecg
    wessecg Posts: 410 Member
    Wow 1 and a half pounds. That's great. I volunteered at a food pantry last weekend, but didn't get to walk much. Worked on an assembly line packing boxes.

    Megblair, the kids will definitely eat the candy.

    I hate those post eating gremlins.

    I am sitting here upset because I left the base to my fitbit at work, so now it won't add all those calories back in for me.
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Good evening again beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    I'm going to try this once again, I'm on my iPad now, we'll see if it works this time!

    Michele:smile: Did you get any snow today? Earlier while I was out there were a few fat heavy raindrops on the windshield.

    Liz:smile: A play at midnight and then work the next morning:noway: , don't think I could do that:noway: !

    Janie:smile: have you tried hot tea after dinner? I sometimes make a cup of caffeine free lemon ginger tea with just a bit of honey to sweeten it up, takes care of my sweet tooth and makes me feel warm and cozy, or have you tried Skinny Cow ice cream, they have all different kinds, or a few grapes or apple with peanut butter, or sugar free jello or low fat pudding...now I want some low fat pudding yum, hope this helped a bit!

    Gail:smile: $30.00 for a light bulb:angry: , to replace just the ones in my kitchen would cost me 330.00:sad: . I guess I'll just to have to buy a few at a time. Can you tell a difference in the light between the LED and the old ones? Will they really last as long as they say they will???? I wish they would just leave things that are working alone!!!! Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it!

    Nancy:smile: I have a Viking immersion blender, it was a bit pricey but I love it. I use it for everything, but now I want a Vitamix blender too, and I don't even like to cook:blushing: .

    Deborah:smile: I have arthritis in my shoulder and like you some days it hurts horribly and then other days it doesn't bother me at all. Usually it hurts more in cold weather or when the weather is changing, I take 4 Advil and put a heating pad on it.

    Suebdew:smile: It does feel like friends meeting once a day to chat. This is a great group of women!!!! Come on in and chat away with us! Congrats on losing 1.5 lb!!!!

    JaneMartin:smile: you look radiant in your new profile pic and the baby, she is beautiful!!!

    Jeannie:smile: Sending prayers for you and your son!!! Hope everything works out for him!!!

    M:smile: Hope you're safe!!! The wind has been blowing here all day, lots of clouds and just a few raindrops. I have a few tree limbs in the yard and I thought the wind was going to blow the dog off her feet, I'm sure it's nothing compared to what you've been getting!!!! Post when you can so we'll k ow your okay!!!

    Jolene:smile: I'm sending you good wishes in getting those 5 lbs. off by Nov. 24th!!!

    Janehadji:smile: hope you're feeling better now and fight with hubby is over!!!! Remember you can always vent here, we're here for you!!!

    Sally:smile: hope you're doing okay in the monster storm!!!! Post so we know you're okay!!!

    Genealace:smile: that's a lot of wind coming way, stay safe!!!

    Laura80111:smile: Green chili:huh: , that sounds interesting, what makes it green? Good for you working on those muscles!!! Glad you're taking pictures, it's always fun to look at before and afters!

    Robin:smile: Start tapping away!!! Hope Ritter stops limping so he doesn't have to go to the doggy Dr.!!! He's making up to you since he was a bad boy:heart: !!!

    Grammaree:smile: Welcome!! Come in often and chat with us!!! Try logging all your meals first thing in the morning,and then after dinner all you need do is hit the complete button!

    Barbie:smile: my day started walking in the howling wind and cold mist with a doggy that wasn't happy with the wetness!!! Glad you got news from the dentist and glad Jake doesn't have to have surgery!!!

    DMomOfThree:smile: hope you're staying safe!!! Post when you can!!!

    Jen:smile: glad you still have power!!! Saying a prayer for all of you in that storms path!!! Post when you can!!!

    Tigress:smile: Hope you get good news on your A1c!!! You're only down one pound, but you may have lost inches, have you measured yourself?

    Meg:smile: Soup and popcorn, I like tomato soup with popcorn YUM!!!! Hope old cat will be okay-poor kitty!!! I'm reading this on my iPad and I swear I read "wish I had enough cats for wine too":laugh: , I see how cals. look at lot like cats:laugh: . Do you have any plans for your time off?

    I think I'm caught up now, and so far my post hasn't disappeared, I've yet to hit the reply button though!

    Hope you all have a wonderful night, please those in the path of this awful storm stay safe, will be praying for you!!

    Sleep well and sweet dreams!!! Until tomorrow......

    Hugs,
    DeeDee ( holding my breath this will post)
  • mch1956
    mch1956 Posts: 62 Member
    Hello all,
    Had a good weekend. Moved my biking indoors to the recumbent bike. It was too cold and windy outdoors. Did my 1st Strong Women Stay Young workout Saturday, it went well. I plan to do that workout Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. I look forward to good results in the next months. Monday is my best workout day. 45 minutes of tai chi when I get up, 35 minutes on recumbent bike lunch time at work gym, then 60 minutes tai chi class after work. Sometimes I have to make myself to take the time for myself and exercise. When I feel good after exercise it affects my attitude with everything else in my life. I wish for everyone struggling to feel successful with tracking, exercise, drinking your water or even posting online. I feel the strength from everyone when I am feeling unsuccessful and it helps me get back on track.
    May God hold everyone in the palm of his hand, especially those affected by the storm.
    Peace,
    Mary
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,530 Member
    Janie - Oh, I'm REALLY going to be checking for tips for dealing with the "I really shouldn't eat anything more tomight" dilemma. I get in that position so often.

    Did aout 20 minutes of yoga today, then had a little extra time at the gym so hopped on the treadmill and just walked for about 10 minutes, then took the extremepump class. I learned a good leasson today -- usually I wear earplugs when there is one instructor (her music to me is so loud and she screams into the micropohone, for me that is DEmotivating) but her sub usually has the music much lower. Well, today for some reason the music was a bit loud, and I didn't bring my earplugs. So I've learned that no matter which instructor is there, I should bring them. If I don't need them, I haven't lost anything. Anyway, came home and made these banana chocolate muffins. It's really a cake recipe but I made it into mini-muffins so that when we're working outside at least I can have something for Vince. Also, there is one store that used to be near me but now the closest one is 20 minutes away. This one lady in senior bowling lives near there and got me a small (pint) container of buttermilk, so I made some to give her to show her one of the things that I do with the buttermilk.

    Tomorrow I think I'll do the stairmaster, haven't done that in a while. Then we have a board meeting of the Newcomers.

    Tonight a few of us get together to play mahjongg

    Jeannie - I'm assuming that your son's elisting in boot camp was his idea? I certainly hope it works, sounds like he could definitely benefit from it.

    M- we were just talking to our daughter who is in Kennett Square. Praying for you all. Glad you had a good time at the parties.

    I see that mimi is logging in, but she hasn't been here in a while, I miss her.....boo hoo

    genalace - a while ago JollyTime offered these canvas bags for free if you sent them 5 UPC's. I did the same thing as you, since there was a limit of one per household, my daughter got one, a friend of min got one, I even sent one to her mother! Actually, the bags aren't that sturdy...but you get what you pay for. However, they are nice for light things like bread, boxes of cereal, etc. But a $5 gas card is DEFINITELY worth it!

    Laura - best of luck on the 30DS. You can do it!

    barbie - so relieved that Jake doesn't need surgery, love your advice

    Jen - the bridge you take isn't closed???? I understand that the TappanZee is closed.

    Everyone in the path of the storm - PLEASE be safe and log in to let us know you're OK asap

    Tigress - you may have gotten two needles, but think of it this way...at least you only paid one co-pay.....

    DeeDee - we didn't get any snow, but I was in Hickory this morning exercising and when I came home, it was drizzling. Pretty cold outside, just got back from mahjongg.

    Off to watch DWTS. Hope everyone has a great evening.

    Michele
  • 4thoseiluv
    4thoseiluv Posts: 96 Member
    Just finished reading all the posts from the past few days and now it's time for bed! It took me almost 45 minutes so either I'm a slow reader or everyone's just in a chatty mood these days. I've been watching the news on and off all day about the devastation that Sandy is causing ~ my heart goes out to all who are affected... :heart:

    Sorry for not responding to individual posts but at least I'm caught up on reading them all.

    Deborah:flowerforyou:
  • LindaS175
    LindaS175 Posts: 186 Member
    Good evening my friends, :wink:

    Thank you so much for the prayers and well wishes. I have been wearing my brace and taking the NSAID that was prescribed. If I used the fingers ,they get numb.The pain is controlled with the medicine. I am going to go to the gym tomorrow and ride the recumbent bike. Nothing new wrong with my legs so I will keep them moving. Might be a little challenging getting on/off the bike.:noway: :noway:

    Still waiting to hear what work comp doctor that I need to go to,my current doc, or the company md? The doctor from the urgent care called me tonight(weird right?) and said that the radiologist said that I have degeneration at the base of my thumb. Now, that is weird. How does arthritis just pick one bone in your hand? Repetitive motion,ie keyboarding and mousing. I was supposed to have a ergo evaluation and a sit stand workstation at home,but I am still waiting for this to happen. I am praying that i get the treatment that i need, and get better and can go back to work next week. If I don't work,I don't get paid. :explode: :explode: Can't live on one salary in Southern Calif.:sad: :sad:

    Congrats to all who lost weight! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Congrats for those who got back on the train for this journey we are on! :drinker: :drinker:

    JaneHadji- *****yes, I did live on a compound for single women. The limitations on women there didn't really bother us. We got driven everywhere and just wore an abaya or baggy clothes. I loved going on the local bus,sitting in the boarded up back of the bus with the local women. Many women from other countries,sp Somalia. We would try to communicate together and would always wind up laughing! The men on the bus would try and look back at us and we would just tell them :haram> or forbidden. We were always going to parties either at the US embassy or compounds like -lockheed or DHL etc. Many expatriates there so always something to do. It was like being a teenager again and sneaking around to meet other expats at the local souk and then walk out like you were married or a family. So, much fun. Almost surreal, felt like I was on a movie set sometimes. I was there when the Middle east was fairly safe.:ohwell: :ohwell:

    I know that I wanted to reply to each of you but left handed keyboard pecking just isn't cutting it!
    :grumble: :grumble:
    Thinking all everyone and praying for everyone in Sandy's path,everyone in pain and those struggling with maintaining self care by eating nutritiously and exercising. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    Stay strong and be loving to yourself! :heart: :heart:
    Linda :smile:
  • Sasha4427
    Sasha4427 Posts: 196 Member
    Happy Monday all (no really, I mean it).
    Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start. It must be a full moon, I had a day full of odd people and requests. I also hope everyone in the storm path is prepared and will be safe (and not too inconvenienced). We had an earthquake here in BC Saturday night and a tsunami warning for the coast. My daughter lives right on the ocean outside of Victoria BC so we were a little concerned for a while, but it was downgraded to a tsunami advisory and then called off a few hours later.

    Janie – I feel so bad for you, hoping today finds you feeling a little (no a lot) better. We all have down days but I think you have every right to be blue and vent and we’re here for you – you can vent whenever you like and we’ll feel for you.

    Jen – glad to hear you are not missing the dangerous foods (and drinks). I’m like you, I need to make sure things aren’t in my pantry that call my name too loudly. Also like you, I cut out almost all alcohol, and that works well for me. I still like a glass of wine if I’m out for dinner but it’s not an automatic anymore.

    Meg – glad to see you’re feeling more like yourself again – productive and energized. And I chuckled when I read about your lunch.

    Cheryl – tell your kids they have to eat everything they bring home within a day or two – they’ll have a binge and you’ll get the treats out of your sight.

    Linda – if your carpal tunnel flare up gets any worse, you’ll have to get Dragon Speak or something where you can just dictate to the computer and it can type for you. I’m going to miss your nice long posts until you get better (are you trying to peck with one hand?)

    Sarah – yeah, not too sure about the sense behind someone purposely gaining 60 pounds (not even actors for a role).

    Barbie – another amazing graphic – love it!!!

    DeeDee – I love the stories about the golf cart adventures.

    Nancy – how cool that you are having a student. From what you’ve told us of your teaching, I’m pretty sure she will get some excellent experience with you. Yup, leaves are done (until the next batch falls) but I still need to mulch the front garden so will have to wait until a few more fall (still about 1/3 of a tree left). And Linda, listen to Nancy – nothing better than a GOOD bra (I was a 34H and I second Nancy’s motion).

    Deborah – I tried the Cinnamon Muggin but I must have done something wrong. Mine turned out with a texture like raw cookie dough, and gummy even when I cooked it more, it just got denser. Maybe I copied something down wrong.

    Jeannie - prayers that your son does some growing up in boot camp and learns to appreciate family.

    Laura – have you ever roasted jalapenos? I had some that were tiny strips roasted and they were just delicious as little snacks but I don’t know how long or how hot to have the oven. Any ideas.

    Robin – Ritter limping, check his patella and keep him as inactive as possible. Hopefully he just strained something. Or maybe it’s a sympathy bid to get you over he “accident”. The quinoa/chicken/mushroom/leek dthing sounds great, did you put anything in to bind it or a sauce?

    I really don’t agree with the name Sandy for the hurricane/tropical storm/whatever; I much prefer the Frankenstorm. If it’s going to be as bad as predicted, it should at least have a name with some gravitas. I hope all of you are safe and out of harm’s way. The power of weather is truly amazing isn’t it?

    Night all and hope the storm doesn’t keep some of you awake. Talk to you tomorrow.

    Lila
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    :smile: Hi everyone

    Just a quick post to let you know I'm still around :bigsmile:

    I haven't had time to catch up with all your news yet, but hope everyone in the path of the storm is keeping safe.

    I think I've got my determination back (again :embarassed: ) and I really really really mean to keep logging this time. I seem to have perked up a little. I don't know why I have been so tired and generally feeling " yucky" the last few months.

    Well I'd better log my food - something I need to do because I'm doing a rubbish job on my own. Weight is slowly creeping up and I hate how this makes me feel.

    Nice to be back :smile:
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
    Good morning ladies

    I'm extra busy today, but just wanted to drop in and wish everyone well and hope that Frankenstorm hasn't been too horrendous to you.

    My thoughts are with each of you.

    Love to all.
    Amanda x
  • yoyonomore55
    yoyonomore55 Posts: 350 Member
    Good morning ladies.

    All is well in central NY. We didn't get nearly as much wind or rain as they predicted. No damage in our immediate area although there are power outages in some nearby areas. I have spoken with all of my family that are in area that did get affected more and all are well.

    Late evening snacking has become a problem for me as well. I am going to try tea tonight instead.I am also slacking off on the exercise. I don't know why I do this. Exercise always makes me feel better.

    Everyone dealing with Sandy- be safe.

    Deb A
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    Mary:smile: Sounds like you`ve got a good workout routine going! Good for you making time for yourself!

    Michele:smile: I`m like you, don`t much care for a lot of loud noise:noway: , it tends to annoy me:mad: . Sometimes when the guys are I are sitting outside at Starbucks I have to go in and ask them to turn the music down just so we can talk to one another. Good thing they like me there!!!

    Deborah:smile: We are a chatty bunch here!

    Linda:smile: Your time in the Middle east sounds like it was such a fun adventure!!! Hope you`re feeling a bit better!!!

    Lila:smile: Yep, it was a full moon!!! Luna wasn`t visable here because of the cloud cover, but still stirring things up!!! Is it odd to get earthquakes in your area? We have them rarely, I`m in NC, and I`m sure all those on the west coast would laugh at our little tiny ones that have us all up in the air:laugh: . The golf cart adventures bring back such good memories of when my daughter was young, she drove that golf cart from age 9 to 16, it`s nice to see the next generation having the same kind of fun! Of course this is a newer golf cart, daughter wore the first out a long time ago!

    Viv:smile: So good to hear from you again:flowerforyou: !!! Hope your motivation keeps up and the "yuckys" are gone!!!

    Amanda:smile: It`s good to be busy, makes the work day go by faster!

    DebA:smile: So glad nasty Sandy did no damage to your area!!! Sipping on tea is a great way to tell your taste buds they are done for the night!!!

    Yesterday morning I went to vote, so now have that out of the way:bigsmile: !!! I only had to wait about 40 minutes so that wasn`t too bad. Oh my they just reported on the news that there was a shooting in our local Walmart, the one my daughter goes too...eeek, thank goodness no one was hurt and they did catch the guy, what are these people thinking, I guess they don`t think at all:angry: . My weigh in day, the official one I record on MFP is tomorrow and darn it I ate soup last night from a can and the sodium has me up a pound this morning:mad: , lots of water today to flush it out and hopefully it`ll be gone by tomorrow!!!

    Hope you al have a wonderful day!!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
    Hope to hear from those of you in the path of the storm that your safe!!!

    Hugs,
    DeeDee
  • DMOMofTHREE
    DMOMofTHREE Posts: 55 Member
    Good Morning, I guess it was good to be prepared:smile: We didn't lose power for more than a few seconds here and there. It looks like the center part of Connecticut was spared, unlike the rest of the state which shows lots of power outages.:frown:

    Have to go drain the tubs and washing machine, I have well water so we need the water to flush.:embarassed:

    Also have to cancel the multiple hotel reservations I made for the end of the week in case we lost power long term like last year.

    I will catch up later when I get to work, have nothing to do there anyway, I did it all yesterday morning.:bigsmile:

    Lyn
  • Gardengail
    Gardengail Posts: 596 Member
    DeeDee - the LED light is more white than yellow. I love it! To me, worth the investment and they use so much less energy.

    My brother in Baltimore is OK and they did not lose power this time. My nephew in upstate NY is getting mostly wind. So far so good, and I hope everyone else is staying safe.
    Gail