WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

barbie - "strategy is stronger than willpower"...what book is that from? Is it The Thin Commandments?

Welcome everyone who is new. You'll love it here.

Actually, exercising in the pool is WORK. It just doesn't feel that way, that's all. But you are really WORKING. I'm always amazed at how much water I drink because I'm sweating in the pool (yes, sweating in the pool)

Linda Sundance - well, today was a pretty spectacular day. We got a fiberglass pool (what you are referring to, I think, is a gunite pool where the walls are basically blown in). The pool was manufactured in Lakeland FL and transported here yesterday. It arrived at our house at 20 to 8 this morning. The crane didn't get here until around 10:30. The gc (general contractor) put the gravel in the bottom of the hole, and then we waited for the crane. He also had to make the access road less of an incline.

What they did was they put the crane in our driveway then the flatbed with the pool on its side drove onto the driveway in front of the crane. The crane then lifted the pool off the truck and put it down (face down) on our front lawn. Then the crane lifted the pool and turned it right side up.

then the crane lifted the pool over the house, and put it in the back of the detached garage we have next to the house. the crane then went on the access road (for the power company, we own some of the property, but they have an easement) and lifted the pool from behind the garage and placed it into the hole. It'll sit there for a few days, the general contractor says he likes to let it sit and just "rest" after the road trip. Then the crane came back up and took the spa off the truck, lifted it over the house and set it down in the backyard near our deck (close to where it'll be installed). It won't be installed for a few days, but we won't need the crane to do that.

Gunite pools will, over time, break down and upset the chemical balance. It just needs to be rebalanced, that's all. That doesn't happen with fiberglass.

Before they left, we talked to the general contractor. He said the Mon will basically be "moving the dirt" around day and cutting holes for the drain, the skimmer, the lights. They need to have access to the pool. Right now there are big mounds of dirt around the pool, basically so that if it rains the water won't gush into the pool, sort of like a berm.

A lot of the pool supplies were also delivered today like the salt, the lights, the handrails, etc. etc. Everything is in our garage. The gc told them to take back the heat pump. Why they put it on a truck without a liftgate is beyond me. How did they expect to get this 400lb pump off the truck? So he just told them to turn around and deliver it when they put it on a truck with a liftgate.

A lady I know wanted me to tell her when they were putting the pool in. However, she had her dog with her. She doesn't like to leave her dog longer than 2 hours because it gets destructive. It didn't like the cats, I think she was afraid it would poop in the house. It would have been so nice to just sit and relax, but they left with the dog. I gave them some of the spaghetti sauce that I'd made, honestly, I didn't want left overs. I'm thinking that it's a bit on the acidy side, may need some baking soda to neutralize that acid. How much do you ladies put in your spaghetti sauce. What I like about this sauce is that the meatballs are turkey meatballs, but quite soft, not at all dry.

Nancy - speed isn't my thing either. It's a bit frustrating when we have relay races in the pool because I always feel like I'm letting the team down, yet I know that I'm working my hardest.

Lin - wish I could check out exercise DVD's for 3 weeks at a time. I can only check them out for one week at a time. And if I want to renew it, I have to physically bring the DVD into the library. Books I can renew over the internet. I asked them to get a few DVD's into the branch of the library by me so they're there when I want to check them out. I don't think there's a real high demand for them.

Laura - I wish you well with your house. I just found out that friends of ours are moving but not very far from where they are now. I'm in a way a bit surprised. When they first built their house, it's in a REAL nice location. Since then she's had eyesight problems and her husband has to drive her everywhere. I know that this bothers her, although he's said that he doesn't mind. She has mentioned a few times that she wished she lived in the city so that she could walk to places. It seems that her daughter bought a house a few miles from her because the SIL was going to be working in Hickory. That job fell thru and my friend and her husband have been taking care of their home and hers for some years. They decided they didn't want to take care of two houses any more, so they put that house and theirs on the market with the understanding that they'd live in the house that didn't sell. Well, her house sold first so she's moving. My understanding is that she's moving into a larger house than she has now, and right now she has a pretty big house. Sill on grandbaby watch, huh? Keeping you in my thoughts

You know one of the things I've noticed on this thread? We don't use "shorthand", like CYL (cee ya later) or w/o (without). guess that's just one of the quirky things about us, we like to spell out what we really mean. But that's good - reduces the amount of miscommunications.

Didn't exercise today, but tomorrow I'm planning to get to the farmers market early (want to especially get cantaloupes and corn) then yoga. Will get back to normal routine tomorrow. Today was a bit out of the ordinary.

Meg - how scary it must have been to find Benny Beagle in such a state (not to mention place)

Jane - I agree with Meg, I'd scream, too. Vent all you need

One of my ways to resist foods that I shouldn't eat is to only bring into the house foods that Vince likes but I don't, like Doritos. I don't care at all for them, but he likes them. So that's something I buy. Or peanutbutter. when the Girl scouts are selling their cookies, I buy the Peanut Butter patties. Vince likes them, but I don't. If I could buy just one package of the thin mints I would. One (1/2 box) would be enough.

Polly - lots of times before exercising, I need to have something in my stomach or I'll feel sick but I don't want something heavy or I'll feel sick. On those days I'll have a piece of fruit before I exercise and then my cereal (or whatever) sometime afterward. Sometimes I'll have a container of yogurt with fruit in it, depends on how much time I have. Like before water aerobics I'll usually have yogurt. but if I'm doing something at home or just working out on my own, I might have just an apple or some cherries (depends a lot on what's in the refrig). Maybe have your shake before you exercise and the cereal afterwards. Guess a lot also depends on how heavy the shake is. But if it's not real heavy, give that a try.

Thanks for the reminders, everyone, to drink my water. I'm sitting here at the computer with a big glass of water next to me. I've found that those insulated glasses are so nice because (not b/c) they don't sweat.

Alwaysnancy - go for it! Coming in last is better than not coming in at all. Plus...this'll give you something to work towards. Next year the goal can be to be the next-to-last and so on.

Rose - I think we all fall off the wagon once in a while. All, that is, except for barbie....

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Hello Ladies,

I am so happy today is Friday !!! Today I sort of hit a wall physically and mentally exhausted. Looking forward to using this weekend as a time to recharge,

Tomorrow besides the normal catchup on cleaning and laundry I am taking my daughter to the humane society. She is hoping to find a new furry friend. Our beloved Miss Kitty (14 year pound puppy passed away this pass Christmas) She is ready for a new dog and so am I. I was so sad after loosing her I just couldn't picture replacing her. I know we aren't replacing her but It seem like it. So here we go again. So hoping we will find just the right care dog for our family and for her.

I have read everyone's post hoping any one who down or not feeling will be on the mend soon. Sorry this is short like I said my brain is shut down but I guess what's new.

Take care and Thank you.
Liz

Dixie - I just want to give you the biggest hug. I will light a candle for you and your darling husband today.

Love
Amanda x

Today was a really rough day.

Dixie, I'm sorry for your pain. My prayers are with you and your beloved husband.
Donna

Hi All. Reading through these posts is very inspiring and sometimes sad.

I am new to this plan and am in the learning process. I lost my husband in May and went through a series of emotions to finally get to the point of feeling motivated to take better care of myself and live a healthy active lifestyle.
My goals for Aug are to start strength training on Monday, establish a day and schedule to return to work, vacations in Tampa FL to celebrate would would have been my husband's and my anniversary.
I look so forward to the companionship and supposrt oon this site.

Randy

Hi All!

not sure how this all works with these threads. rather new to MFP started 6.6.12. I'm 53 and have lost 18.2 lbs.

My August goal is to find a trainer rof weights and core exercise. Wishing you all a great month!

Lauren

Dixie- So sorry for all you are going through. Sending you and your husband hugs and prayers.
Deb A

Dixie-I'm keeping you and your husband in my prayers! What a wonderful man you have there to be so concerned about your journey at this time! We are all here for you!

Kathy

They say it may rain here today---well just a tiny bit but anything would be appreciated. Promising clouds in the sky....

@Kathy - sorry the surgery is tougher than anticipated. Hoping and praying you'll be up and around as soon as possible.

@DeeDee - argh, good luck with the unhealthy food tonight. I always have an excellent reason to not eat these things---I'm celiac so I can rightfully say, sorry, can't eat that.

@Michele - wow, your pool project is amazing. I've never heard the details behind an installation. Hope it turns out to be just exactly the way you want it.

Zip, better post quick, I hate this internet stuff.

Hugs to all----best wishes----drink lots of water.

Lin

Wow you don't look like your in your 60's!:happy: