WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2012

Liz, Are you drinking enough water? I fainted in church in February, had a zillion tests, and no one could find a thing. I think I was dehydrated. Often I get sort of sick if I don't drink enough.

But definitely check with the doctor if that continues.

First I would like to thank all of you who expressed their thoughts and prayers on behalf of myself and my husband. While the expected 5-6 months we had planned on having was not to be and he was taken all to soon he was not in pain and for that I am so grateful.
Thank you again to all for the love and concern.
Dixie

Dixie: I'm so sorry that your time was shorter than you planned and hoped for, but so glad to hear he was not in pain. We all hope you are making your way through this journey, as you said, one step at a time is all anyone can do. Take care, Meg

Jeannie - that's so wonderful that your daughter wants to do things with you. Lately, Jessica has gotten into the "bonding" mode where she wants me to come up there (last time it was to help her ice a cake)

According to my weekly weigh-in, I didn't lose, but then again, I didn't gain. Yippee!!! I see I'm over on my protein for today. That seems to be real hard for me to do.

Got up, had some grapes, then did 15 minutes of yoga, bought gas, went to the extremepump class, on the way home stopped at a veggie stand near me and bought some tomatoes (they are soooo good), came home and the guy who is starting to build the wall for the elevated spa was here. In a way, it's neat. He's Mexican but his wife came with him along with his son who I would guess to be about 5. The son is SOOO adorable. I was just outside and his wife was bringing cinder blocks to him. I'm dressed in shorts and a short sleeved shirt, she's out in the hot sun with a 3/4 length shirt and long pants on. I'd be dying! Afterwards, I went and bowled 5 games (with all this practice, you'd think I'd be getting better, but I'm not), stopped at one store to get this bag for $5 (Jessica liked mine), then had to make a deposit for Vince for the Newcomers, now home getting dinner ready to just heat up.

Tomorrow I'll do a step DVD, then there is a board meeting of the Newcomers. Vince most likely won't go, but I will since I asked the secretary to make some copies for me (she has the printer at her house), then maybe do some food shopping then play mahjongg.

Kathy - counting down the days with you until that pin comes out.

Kate - your scale must havae been stuck last week. But an 8lb loss must feel wonderful!

Laura - it's gettting closer and closer!

Tonight I'm going to go to mahjongg. Haven't played since last Monday. I was going to go Fri evening, but that was the first time we were in the pool and I wasn't about to let mahjongg take top priority....lol Update: maj'd once.

The man who is building the wall for the spa wants full sized concrete blocks and he cuts them down. He doesn't want the smaller sized ones. Maybe it's because he has more control over how large they are when he cuts them himself, he can be more accurate.

Gini - brownies are made from cocoa, which is a bean so that makes it a vegetable. Don't you just like how I rationalize things?????

I tell you, that guy who is building the wall for the spa is one hard worker. It's just him mixing the mortar, cutting the concrete blocks, doing everything. I'm impressed!

Liz - how is your sugar? Have you had it tested lately?

Lila - the zucchini latkes sound really good. Will have to look into it further and find a good recipe.

Hope everyone has a great evening

Michele

I am 51.5 and just started reading this post. Love that it exists.

My latest news, I recently got a DXA scan (a medical procedure to check your bone density). I'm excited to bring it to my DR appointment tomorrow. The technician said I have the same bone density as that of an above average athletic 30 year old! Whoo hooo. -Bobbie

hello ladies. popping in late to share some news - I thought this was a done deal but...

All six of my grandchildren started school today until my son surprised me with lunch and the news that #7 w/b here in April - double surprise!!

Hope all have a good night's rest; no telling what the new day will bring,

God bless,
Teral

Correction, error!
There is no more edit button, I went from a 24w to a 20w! This is a little different! Lol:laugh: :laugh:

Linda- sundance B

Hello ladies



Just a quickie for now - super busy at work. Had a great weekend for DH's 50th birthday and then it was a bank holiday yesterday so was out and about a lot.



I hope everyone is doing well - I will catch up on reading the posts this afternoon and post again.



Love to all.

Amanda x

Hello again ladies

I'm just sitting having a cup of coffee for five minutes, so thought I'd catch up a bit. I've now read all the posts, but won't reply to individuals today, I will just say welcome to all the new people - you have found the most supportive group of ladies! I don't know what I'd do without them.

My DH's 50th birthday was brilliant. We had a great time with some of our nearest and dearest on Saturday evening, despite the torrential rain. I drove my father home at around 11pm and the roads were flooded. I had a moment when I actually though I would have to turn round and go back the way I came, but fortunately made it through ok.

DH - his name is Miles by the way, but I have always called him Millie - got so many thoughtful gifts, plus a LOT of good single malt whisky. He rarely drinks, but is partial to the odd dram now and again. My son came home with us on Saturday evening and they sampled a couple. I just sniffed the bottles! I used to love the really peaty Islay type of whiskies - but wasn't and never will be tempted to drink them again. I'm two and a half years alcohol free!

On Sunday we went to visit MIL in the nursing home. We took a birthday cake and a bottle of Bucks Fizz, so she was able to celebrate a little. It was difficult as she got a bit tearful, but not too bad. After that we drove off to visit my sister and her family - more cake! My sister is a cupcake-making-machine! Any excuse and she bakes a ton of them. DH enjoyed them and we brought a box full of them home for him to eat during the week.

Sunday evening we went to the cinema with DS and saw the new Batman film. I do love a super-hero film! It is so gratifying to see Tom Hardy doing well. We've known him since he was two years old and he is still one of my DD's best friends (she struggles to watch him in movies - she just sees him as Tom).

Yesterday we did a 'run around day' as it was a bank holiday here. In the evening one of my 'other daughters' came over with her future husband. They get married in October at Monkey World - surrounded by monkeys and apes http://www.monkeyworld.org/ - I am really looking forward to it and still cannot decide what to wear. I think I need to stop shopping and make a choice!

Wow, I've gabbed for too long so must go.

Love to all.

Amanda x

Just popping in for a quick note. I have to take my mom to the eye doc today. No joy, she has gotten mean and ugly in her old age, I vow not to become bitter as I age, but to embrace life and enjoy.
I went off plan last night and ate wheat, I can see the puff in the belly today. I weigh in on Friday so I hope I didn't do to much damage. Tigress

Linda - don't know you well enough to know if you were being a smarty pants :happy: - Do you know you can enter your recipes here and have it calculate calories for you?

jb - thanks for the chile relleno recipe. I'll be making that soon.

DIL and DS disturbing new on the job front may actually turn out to be good for both of them. Good, they're going to have to take care of me when I get old! Even tho I feel old today with creaky knees, I refuse to get there without a fight.

I was wondering this morning why I am so concerned with losing more weight. I'm really tired of having to pay attention to what I eat all the time. Truth be told, I'm not paying enough attention. At least not if I want to lose this last few pounds. I've been fluctuating with the same 3lbs for weeks now. Just can't seem to land on a food plan that I'm comfortable with. It's okay for now. I'm hanging in, increasing my exercise and logging most of my food even if it's not exactly what it should be. Definitely points out to me what my problem area is - CARBS.

Kate - WTG with the weight loss!

Michele - I don't know how you do all that baking etc. My sisters and I always made "batter" when we were growing up. It never made it as far as being actually cooked cookies. I still love licking beaters...

Bobbie - is that you in the picture??? OMG - I can see why your dxa scan was so good.

The gal here at work starts her chemo in Thursday to shrink the tumor before they'll take it out. She has long hair now and is most upset that she's going to lose it. I have my mammo scheduled for Friday, along with a yearly check-up where I'll probably have some blood work done. I always like comparing my numbers to last year. And then the eye dr. Hoping I can meet up with a friend for lunch between appts.

Have a great day!
Gini

Meg – thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it with non-dairy cream cheese and coconut milk. Sounds yummy! :bigsmile: I can't use milk due to lactose intolerance but thank goodness I can still eat hard cheeses. No cheese at all would really put a crimp my eating habits.

Lin – I leave out this Sunday to meet DH and then head west. I'm excited about the trip to Idaho but a bit apprehensive about the drive to Indiana. I have decided to go through Knoxville and avoid Nashville, as it seems like every possible major highway runs through Nashville - way too many possibilities for getting off track. :noway: It will make the trip about an hour longer, but well worth it to me.

Kackie - I'll wave to you if we get up into MT. :laugh:

I thought I would be able to use a black powder rifle that we have. It would have been interesting to use it but even with a couple years of weight training I can't hold the darn thing still enough to use. So, it's back to my trusty old rifle that I am familiar with. It's lighter by a couple pounds and shorter, so I have no problem being accurate with it.

Dixie – You are in my thoughts and prayers as well. It sounds like you have the strength to get through this very tough time.

It is amazing how much we have grown here! I had to do an “edit/find” search to locate the comments directed to me.

I have lots to do and not that much time to get it done, so I may well not be commenting again until Oct when we return from our road trip.

Thank goodness for friends and relatives and neighbors that will pop in while we are gone and keep our place in order.

Until then ladies!

Faye

O so depressed, didn't weigh myself for about a week and I am up 3 POUNDS - ARGHHHHHH
Don;t wanna talk, don't wanna do anything.... but the tape measure moved around, down a little.
Having a hard time typing here, Mookers the cat wants to walk on the keyboard.

Anyway, will keep on logging and drinking but I am wondering about the 1200 calories. I seem to lose weight when it is less.....
Any advice ladies?

Lila

Hello everyone. My name is Janet .. not quite 50 yet but it'll be here whether i want it to or not I'm 49.

Thought I'd love to join you all.
I see someone mentioned blackberries - we grow blackberries and raspberries. It's only their second year though - so they aren't as abundant as I'd like. They are so expensive to buy.

I work part time at my children's school at the front desk fielding calls and doing some computer work.

Looking forward to chatting with you all !

Hello Ladies,

Today is Tuesday. I had a pleasent surprise yesterday. I weighed and discoveed that I had lost three pounds. Yes, that was me you heard dancing and singing. LOL

DeeDee - I hope you have a good week. I know you have several meetings you are not looking foward to. I hope all goes well.

Take care everyone and have a great week. Feel free to email me anytime. I really enjoy having such sweet friends.

Good luck and God bless,
Doni

Hi there lovely ladies! Hope you had a great day. I was in clinical chasing 7 students around and OMG I love those patients! I haven’t done ICU nursing before (I’m a trauma nurse) so it’s a whole new ball game for me, but it was really exciting and fun to be working with them. :happy: My students are good too.

I haven’t had the best couple of days lately. I seem to be eating a ton and I haven’t logged anything in a couple days, so now I’m getting worried! As soon as I get done here, I’m logging my food so far for the day. I feel like I have lost my motivation. I’m so tired from working that this seems like a ton of work to me. :sad:

Lila: your latkes sound great. I love zucchini and I’ll give that a try. That has to be disappointing to gain weight when you feel like you are doing it all right. The change in your measurements is great though!

Michele: you rationalize like I do!

Bobbie: great DEXA results!

Teral: a new grandbaby? Congrats!

Linda: great job on the clothing size and your daughter’s success!

DeeDee: OMG pneumonia…you take care of yourself and take those darned antibiotics! :flowerforyou:

Amanda: all that cake! LOL. So sweet of you to include MIL :flowerforyou:

Tigress: my mom got very mean and ugly in her old age too. I used to say that she had been abducted by aliens and they left a pod-person in her place. Then we found out (well much later) that she had dementia because of a series of small strokes. IT made that a little easier to bear, but boy could she be a pistol. Let me tell you my favorite story about her:

One of our fav restaurants is a real dump (food’s great…2 items on the menu; fried catfish and fried chicken!) where you sit on the deck listening to big band music (love it) and boats go by and the people in the boats moon you. My mom was a real snot….very uppity and we took her there because we were finally so tired of trying to impress her with places that she always hated, we said, screw that, let’s go to this place. She was the epitome of the Southern Belle matriarch…queen of the world and usually very proper. She caught on to what was going on and LOVED it. We went one time and boat traffic was slow and she complained the whole time that she was not getting mooned. Finally a boat went by, she stood up on her walker (picture a humped over blue haired lady on a walker) and yelled at the top of her voice “MOON ME YOU SON OF A *****” and sat down. Everyone on the deck turned and glared at me!!!!!!!!! I thought I would die!!! We laugh about this now, but OMG was I embarrassed. I drank a lot of beer that night! :laugh:

Nancy: I get migraines a lot when I have clinical. I really think it’s stress–related. I tend to carry my stress up in my shoulders and upper back and if I do that for too long, BOOM, headache time. If I take something right away, I can control it, but if I don’t I’m in trouble! I’m not sure why clinical gives me the migraines….why it’s so stressful for me, but it is a TON of work…lots of running around. 7 students this time is great, only 7 patients, but when there are 8-9 and they start taking 2 patients each, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with them. Otherwise I only occasionally get them, usually no nausea, and usually some meds and sleep and they go away. Can;’t snooze in clinical though! :laugh:

Gini: hope your appointments all go well. I too have trouble times when I get frustrated about having to log food, plan my meals, and then I think I rebel!

Shawna: we all have days like that! Everyone does. The good news is that you are in control, so you can decide to eat fries, then get back on track the next day and not just give up because you blew it one day.

Faye: you’ll have to let me know how the coconut milk substitution works…isn’t it awfully sweet?

Kathy: YAYAYAYAYAYAY for you! And your toe! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Laura: sounds like many of us had bad days lately. Maybe the moon is off its axis! We can do this!!! Just get back on the wagon and don’t give up.

Janet: welcome! Come back often so we can get to know you.

Wow we are such a chatty group! It’s fun to read everyone’s posts but hard to make sure to include everyone, so I hope I didn’t miss anyone! Have a good evening. Tomorrow is office day yay! Take care, Meg