WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2012
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Just finished catching up on all the posts!
Already got some walking in. Who would have ever thought that I'd walk around an auto salvage yard for 15 minutes instead of just stand around, while my DH was taking off a bumper to replace the rusted one on his truck! Didn't do that quick of a pace because the ground was so uneven but was still moving! Now off to do more shredding!
LinCharpentie-Believe me, I too do most of my shopping closer to Christmas and we are always wrapping at the last minute!
Finally back on track with logging my food and staying under!
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Do you remember when I said that I couldn't talk hubby into staying in Mexico longer than 9 days, although I really wanted to? He got a call that he needs to be there for a meeting next week, so we changed his ticket and he'll be there for 16 days. Since our daughter will be here visiting, I can't go early with him. (We should get in some nice girl time together after he leaves! ). I can change my ticket for 2 days earlier after she leaves, but I'm not sure whether it's worth the change fees, so am trying to decide. Hubby is going to be really bored if he is there for an entire week by himself before I arrive.
Meg -- My son was walking alone in a bad neighborhood because he got into a fight with his friend and got out of the car. He didn't think that through too well. Good luck with getting your "book" work done!
Lila -- I still watch my Baryshnikov movies, "The Turning Point" and "White Nights." I didn't like "Dancers." I would swear that man could fly, or stop suspended in mid-air. He is truly one of the greatest dancers of our time. I think I admire dancing so much because I am so klutzy myself, and they make it look so effortless. I am a member of the Denver Ballet Guild, and we promote dance in Colorado through scholarships and bringing dance into the lower-income area schools.
Liz -- Those computer gremlins are the worst -- so frustrating!
Lin -- Sounds like coat shopping time, to me. Good for you!
Michele -- That's so wonderful that you were able to spend some time with your other daughter!
Barbie -- I'm glad that you finally found your passion for dancing! I love it, but am not graceful at all. Now with my foot problems, I've been sidelined for the time being. :frown:0 -
Morning all,
Thanks for the great recipe jb! I have tried and failed to make quinoa taste good, so this really helps......
Love the fact that you have so many fresh peppers....it should work with regular red peppers too I guess.
The idea of Mexico seems enticing.....I think a short holiday BEFORE the Christmas insanity would be a good thing here...
it is too long between Thanksgiving in early Oct and Christmas in Dec. The first inch of snow has landed, and to my surprise, stayed! The dog loves snow, it holds all the scents of the backyard visitors....so he spends a lot more time out there than in the grey days of fall.
Christmas used to be my personal testing ground....a better than Martha Stewart decorated house, perfect gifts, tree, meals...
I have let a lot of that go over the last two years....and I am really trying to enjoy my time with the people, not just the things they think they want. Sad to say, a lot of that was partly me, partly to ensure my late MIL was happy. Externally motivated identity needs there..... yet I miss the beauty I created...
This year will be a challenge to find the balance between creative celebration and loving presence....hope all of you have a stress less Christmas prep time!
I wil have to plan how to eat Christmas lunches all bunched together, and all the stuff....Does anyone have experience to share on how to do this? I have a day a week where I up carbs, usually the day I go out for meals. But all together, I am worried I will fall into a food pit! I hate the idea of a one meal day just to stay under the daily goal.0 -
I loved your W post, and copied it, to put somewhere where I will see it all the time, keep those fun, but useful reminders coming!0
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Good Sunday morning everyone…..the sun is shining, just a little sciff of snow on the ground, time to get the fur family out for a nice romp. Rex likes to have snow baths, Evie likes to roll to dead things (now covered with snow hopefully). My bird feeder was full of lively little red polls this morning and a couple of cheeky juncos. I bought three big bags of seed yesterday, nyger seed for the finches, mixed seed for the Red Polls, Pine Siskins , Buntings and Juncos and black sunflower seeds for the Steller Jays, Variegated thrushes (if they haven’t left yet for lower altitudes) and Northern Flickers. That should cover all the odd ones that show up in between.
I’m going to try posting now, but the internet is acting up very strangely – freezing and thawing sort of. I can’t blame it on MFP, it seems to be our ISP Telus that has underestimated the band width needed for our little rural area.
Lin – sounds like an excuse for a new coat. And I think your profile photo and caption is hilarious.
Michele – I have a recipe for Jack Daniels Apple Pie so I don’t see why you couldn’t substitute any type of alcohol or another as long as you stay in the same family type (sugar levels and tastes). Although, given my recipe juggling failures in the past, someone else may have better advice on this – lol.
Liz – I have a friend with SAD who uses one of those lights, I’m not sure if it actually works or just knowing she is doing something to counteract the depression is what makes her feel better.
Kate – I’ve always wanted to go on one of those horse and sleigh rides in the falling snow. Evidently there is a family in Rossland (20 minutes away) that actually provide winter outings. Thanks for the idea of what to do when my daughter arrives for Christmas vacation.
Bcmcq – should have guessed you’re part of Leaf Nation considering where you live – lol Go Canucks!!!! (although I can only get interested close to the playoffs and the riots kind of embarrassed all fans now)
DeeDee – I’ve been playing with my digital scale and estimating then weighing some things to see how good I was. In this case wasn’t – I consistently overestimate the weights so actually am eating less than I thought. And seeing I’m quite often under, this isn’t good. I think I’m going to have to re-enter the pasta and add more brown rice and quinoa etc. Enjoy the Starbucks moment!
Barbie - I danced Highland when I was young but gave it up around 14. I love to dance but have never gone back to it – my younger sister does ballroom with her husband and I love to watch them. So you’re telling me there is hope yet for me?
JB – love the recipe and just need to find somewhere to buy poblanos. Only things I can find are the regular bell peppers and jalapenos.
JaneH – DH will probably find a casino to amuse himself in your absence so enjoy your girl-time. I was fortunate to see a lot of good ballet companies in Vancouver in the 70s 80s 90s (always had an excuse to spend the money and go because my daughter was in ballet), but have only seen a very few performances since 2002. I should keep an eye out and see what comes to Spokane because that is still close enough and gets some touring companies. I didn’t like “Dancers” either, but did you see Black Swan?
Time to get moving here – Oooo DD2 is texting me from Holland, got to go!!
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Happy Sunday from Omaha! I don’t know what happened to us…DH and I slept til 11! Omg! Can’t remember the last time I slept that late. It’s a little dreary here, over cast and cool. Not much on the agenda for today. Already did my nails and I made the broth for the turkey soup tonight last night while watching football. Actually I cooked it all day and just finished it off. Today I’ll add the veggies and noodles and yummy soup time.
Caryl: welcome to our little group! I think we all have learned that counterintuitive lesson…more cals = weight loss (to a point, of course )
Lila: yes, the onion peel will add a beautiful golden color to the broth. I knew a couple of Canadian teams were in the NHL, but didn’t realize all of them were. Well I’ll be quiet in front of the hockey crowd. You know what they say….I went to a fight last night and a hockey game broke out! :bigsmile:
Liz: you have my permission to jump up and down! I do believe there a little rabid squirrels in my PC waiting to annoy me. Looks like the gremlins were still around in your second try post!
Lin: what a great nsv! I do remember your discussion about winter coats! YAY for the too-big coat!
Michele: omy your stories made me laugh! I can just smell that kid now! You can substitute bourbon for whiskey in that recipe. I put bourbon in my sweet potatoes this year. I left out the pineapple and marshmallows, reduced the juice from the can with butter, brown sugar, and boubon. It was a hit even with those who don’t like sweet potatoes! That gets me thinking…my favorite is bourbon in the pecan pie and added to the home made whipped cream! Woo hoo! Geez, I sound like I need AA! :laugh: You are right; store bought goodies are not nearly as special as made from scratch. I would much rather spend my calories or even go over with a homemade treat.
Bjmcq: thank you for filling me in!!! Like a typical American, I thought the NHL was a US thing and we “let” all you Canadians in! Isn’t that just like a yank!!! Sorry to be so stereotypical! :flowerforyou: So baseball isn’t American either???? I would DIE if baseball locked its players out and cancelled the season. I love my baseball. I was reading your next post and just about to say “Check LLBean or Land’s End” and I see you already did. They are my go-to catalogues. I promise to cheer for the Maple Leaves next season!
DeeDee: enjoy your audience with the crowds! :happy:
Lin: yes we are quite a chatty group, so missing one day makes it hard to keep up!
Katla: have a great Sunday!
Jb: interesting recipe…let us know how it turns out. I am not really familiar with quinoa other than it is a grain and seems to be big right now.
Kathy: good for you to get back on track!
Janehadji: what does hubby do in Mexico? Too bad you both can’t go at the same time but I’m sure you will enjoy your visit with your daughter. I am so glad your son was ok.
Bjmcq: my advice is to exercise more with all those holiday meals.
Well time to get going. Lila’s last post reminded me I have to fill my bird feeders today. Take care everyone and make the best of what you find in the day. Meg :drinker:0 -
Hey you hockey fans.....
Meg glad you will cheer for the Leafs now! You can take my place in Leaf Nation! The problem is that being a Canadian is a hard to identify difference! Like Ryan Reynolds, Rachael McAdams, Justin Beiber, and Ryan Gosling, to name a few.
Sasha, I often cheer for the Canucks too! Especially, and usually, when the Leafs are sidelined....I am the family skeptic. The weird thing is that when I do watch a game played in Vancouver, half of the fans are wearing blue and white and cheering for the Leafs!
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Hi, Ladies:
I'm Debbie from Fort Myers, FL 51 years old, married without 2 legged childrens, but have two Boxers, Jake and Franny. I just started back to MFP about a week ago. I would love to join in with you because it's important to be around women with our special over 50 year old issues. I need to lose about 50 lbs, started with my first 2 this week. I am not "dieting" just trying to make small changes at a time and really focus on exercise, since I have been having trouble with anxiety, especially at work. I work in a law office and between work and the drive spend about 11-12 hours a day somewhere I don't want to be. My husband opened a plumbing company last year and as it becomes more profitable, I am looking to make a job change soon, perhaps early next year. I am at a place where I need to take a couple months off and then hopefully, find something less stressful. Anyway, i can really use support and love to encourage others. Thanks for letting me vent...looking forward to making friends with you.0 -
:sad: oh my wonderful long weekend is winding down:sad:
But it was wonderful, full of family, included a few naps and even accomplished some chores. Last night we had a family dinner at my mother's ...all of the siblings were in town ...there are six of us. We had lots of stories and laughs...it is amazing how 6 & 8 years between us make a difference (huge) growing up and now with the age spread 47-58 we are equals. We did take some pictures and a couple with mom...there was so much laughing that I am not sure any are too good but it will capture the mood of the evening!
Today dh helped me with the brush pile..so glad that is done. Dh is also getting ready to demo the kitchen wall...hopefully I won't be without a sink for too long. I am very lucky he does most of this stuff himself but he is not very fast...I guess good results are better than speed!
Next week back to basics...I kept up with the exercise but the eating was not as healthful as it could have been, but better I think than last year.
Starting to think about December goals. I liked the 100 mile challenge but I only used my weights 3 times this month so I need a challenge that includes both...also did not walk at lunchtime as much as I thought I did...interesting lesson...kind of like estimating portions and then actually measuring them...oh well a week to review and plan.
Enjoyed all the posts..am impressed with all the Christmas shopping and decorating...dh and I don't do much and not until mid -December ...not sure where the kids will be this year.
Have a great evening!
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Yesterday we spent the day doing this:
Talk about a calorie burn, loading, unloading and stacking over 10,000 pounds of hay. But then the payoff was today, when I went for a nice ride.
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Hope everyone had a good week-end.
Been sick the last 2 days.Head hurts going on computer.Some stomach bug.
Will catch up tomorrow.
HUGS
jane0 -
Wow every one seems to have had a very good weekend. This was my best in a long long time.
DJ that's a beautiful animal your riding.
Weekend is over and time to get serious tomorrow. But I don't think I can do much better.
The diabetic scare is still with me.0 -
:flowerforyou: Lila, I live in a town that has a high percentage of retired people ( someone said that it’s where old people go to visit their parents). The line dance classes I go to have a majority of people over 60 years old---many in their 70’s and 80’s and many are new to line dancing. It is clear evidence to me that taking up dancing can be done at any age.
:flowerforyou: Bjmcq, is there any way to avoid any of the Christmas lunches or to go and not eat, just enjoy the company? I frequently eat before I go to meal events and then just spend my time talking and avoid the high calorie food trap.
:flowerforyou: Jake, likes to watch hockey and he’s been watching replays of famous games from years past.
:flowerforyou: Debbie, welcome to our supportive family….starting with small changes is a great way to embark on your journey…..that’s what I did and the small changes have added up to reinventing my life…..do you have soothing or interesting things to listen to while you drive to and from work?
:flowerforyou: Wessecg, great photos
it looks like you really earned your ride
:flowerforyou: Jane, hope you feel better soon
:flowerforyou: LinCharpentie, take it one day at a time and make small changes
:flowerforyou: this is our Isagenix cleanse day so we consume fewer calories than usual....I treat it as a special day with special projects that I don't do any other day----laundry, putting daily pills in little bags for the next week or two, filling water bottles, watching sports and movies with Jake,......and, of course, I walk the dogs....... Barbie from NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."0 -
I went to go to church last night, and my battery was REALLY low. We're off to Sears right now to get a new one. We charged it last night but this morning it was low again, so we recharged it. Vince will follow me in case there's any problem getting to Sears. Update: Vince had to back my car out of the garage and even then we had trouble jump starting it. We finally did, I drove it to Sears, but in their parking lot the guys couldn't get it started. Fortunately, my car is light so they just pushed it. I got the new battery.
They couldn't reserve the room at the library where we usually have the Newcomers board meeting, so we'll have it at the president's house. That is also her birthday, so I'll make a casserole to take. Got to look for something that Vince'll eat since the casserole has eggs in it and he won't eat eggs. I'm thinking maybe a chocolate pie. Update: I made a "dirt" pie, basically a chocolate pie with cookie crumbs in it
Liz - hope you feel better fast and are back to your old self.
DeeDee - I wasn't too thrilled with the strawberry chocolate wine, I won't buy it again. But that wine from Bryan............ The best time I've found to go grocery shopping is on Sunday before 11. Then I'm shopping with the "heathens" (we're in the bible belt as you are). I go to church on Saturday, so shopping on Sunday is a breeze
I was doing so so good, really controlling my carbs. Then we had Thanksgiving, I know that I had too many refined carbs. Now that carb monster is back. Time for the old apple cider vinegar....
We do too much decorating to go away before the Christmas holiday, but I wouldn't mind at all going to the Caribbean in the middle of January. We do get to go to Florida in February, tho. But that also means some work, but I don't cook much -- we usually go out which is a good change
The other day Dr. Oz was saying how you could lose weight by one day carb loading and the next limiting your carbs. I don't know if I can do that, for me refined carbs are an all-or-nothing deal.
Lila or anyone else - is bourbon in the same taste family as brandy?
Meg - do you substitute 1:1 the bourbon for the brandy? I just found a recipe that calls for only 2Tbs of bourbon in this apple pie. I think the recipe with the brandy called for something like 1/4 cup. I never thought of bourbon in the sweet potatoes. Wonder if Jessica would eat them if I put it in? Otherwise, I'm the only one who eats them and I'm not a real big fan of bourbon.
Did an hour of balance games on the Wii today. Tomorrow yoga and then the extremepump class
Debbie - welcome, you've come to a great place for support. Just jump right in.
Jen - yes, I remember when my kids were younger, 2 years difference was like a world apart. Now that they are 28 (I'm not old enough for that) and 26, there's hardly any difference at all. Glad you had a good time at your mother's
Jane - sending virtual chicken soup for you
barbie - I'm always amazed when I see someone at the Y who is in their 70's or 80's (some even in their 90's). I hope when I'm that age, that I'm can do all they can do. To me, that's proof that exercise really helps you. I'm trying to avoid as many of the christmas lunches as possible. Vince loves his hockey, too, the NJ Devils.
Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.
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Need to check in to mark my spot.
Didn't realise that I hadn't been here for so long!! Time flies when you are retired.
Actually I've been working hard on a piece of lace that I have to get finished and into the post by the end of the week, so haven't had much time for the computer. I have been checking in for my food, but not enough time to come here.0 -
Hello ladies,
As I was catching up on the posts happen to reread my posts from yesterday. Shaking my head I need to do a better job of proofing.
Today was a good day we set up our outside decorations. DH help out evenhandedly though its Sunday and football was on. I was surprise he did but very grateful that he did.
My battery is getting low. So need to wrap this up. Will respond individiualy than.
Hope everyone has a good night.
Liz0 -
Good evening lovely ladies,
I had a lovely time at the wedding reception yesterday. The traffic was terrible up to Los Angeles yesterday. It was a parking lot trying to get out of San Diego! :explode:
My new niece is a lovely beautiful young woman. My nephew is a wonderful young man and they really are a match made in heaven.
The new family members were so warm and friendly. I felt so comfortable in the home and meeting all of them.:bigsmile: My nephew is a minister so he is not sure where God will lead them. My niece grew up in the Florida keys, so maybe they will be in Florida for awhile? I wish them blessings for where ever they live.:drinker:
I am feeling better in the arms/hands department, but that is with not keyboarding for hours. I am happy with the progress with PT. I am going to a new PT this week. The doctor like this group better and the good the thing is they are closer to my house.:drinker:
The girls have put up some Christmas decorations,still have more to do. Might get the tree this next weekend. I had got to get my exercise back on track. With the menses issues all I want to do is stay home and not go out. Those hormones have gone with the craving gremlins so now I feel More like me! :drinker: :drinker: I am going to start exercising in the morning, so that it will be done for the day. After I drop the girls off at school, I will go straight to the gym! Not home!! This will be my December goal.
Welcome to all the new ladies,
I read all the posts and would love to reply,but cannot do that yet. :sad: :sad:
Hoping that you all put yourself first each day, be kind,loving and feed your body nutritiously. Here's to a great week!
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Barbie you have to be one of a kind all that line dancing must make life so fun. I love to dance. Did line dancing for a little while but it didn't last.
Exermom Having car problems can certainly be a pain. But glad the problem was resolved. I like my wii but all it's been used for of late is to weight myself. Have to get back with it.
Gene If you made that lace showing here it's beautiful
Liz Christmas decoration are slow going up here wonder if he'll be done for Christmas eve. lol.
Sundance Maybe this new PT will find the problem with your arm and wrist and fix it. Let's hope so.
As for me the weekend was good. Wii gave me a little smile this morning not a big one but after the weekend I always have to lose a few lbs before getting back in the clear. Not this time. So wed. at tops should be a good one.
I have a speaker coming in talking about loss and how we always look for something we have lost. It must be replaced by something else. Kind of anxious for Wed. to come.
As for today i'm going to get my living room whipped down. Need to start sometime already the last week of Nov. and months go by fast. To fast when your my age there's just not enough time in the day.
So make it a great day everyone. Even if it's mundane Monday.0
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