WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2012
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Hello, all
I am posting from an iPad, not my preference because I can't run a word document along side and keep track of comments I want to reply to. J'boy, bless his heart, did something to reset the settings on my Mac, and it won't log on to the Internet w/o a password. He invented the password for our home wireless, so ....
I've been trying lots of variations on my green smoothies, including the ones in the Dr Oz thing that Lila mentioned. Yes, there are some very odd colours!
Re housework - my very proper Scottish great-aunt used to say, "If there are fresh flowers on the table, no one will notice the dust!"
Tn Nancy, I live in British Columbia, Canada, just 15km across the US border due north of Spokane. I teach grade seven and I love it.
This week's reading/writing theme is identifying conflict in fiction (internal, external, character vs. nature, etc.) I think that calls for a few rounds of improv drama, don't you?
Dang, an iPad has its place, but it doesn't work well for me when it comes to posting to my ladies on MFP. I will catch up properly when I'm back on my Mac.
Plan what you eat, eat what you plan. Keep moving!
Hasta pronto,
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This is our third morning waking up in a strange bed as we travel. I confess I woke up tired today. With luck we'll be in my daughters town in CO by early to mid afternoon. Boy, things have been exciting at home since we left--there was an earthquake and monsoon rains that are producing flooding. I called a neighbor, and things are okay at home for now. The earthquake was felt in the metro area and across the river from us, but he and his wife didn't feel anything.0
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Good morning, Ladies –
In checking the news to see if anything happened overnight that ended the world (why, yes, that’s what I look for, isn’t it what you do?
) I ran across this article. It’s not as discouraging as it sounds in that it discusses the link between living passionately and weight loss/peace with our bodies. I like that. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/georgianna-donadio-msc-phd/the-passion-diet-losing-weight_b_2150780.html
Cheryl, it’s so lovely to get outside right now, especially knowing those days are numbered. Your horses are probably quite happy too. Your weight loss seems to be really on track so don’t get discouraged if you know you have some extra flab to lose – keep exercising and it will tighten up eventually. Congratulations on those tiny thighs!
JaneM, good for you for flushing out the salt. Great attitude too!
Bj, I can just picture the men in their silly mustaches. Prostate cancer isn’t a laughing matter, though. We have it DH’s family and watch him pretty carefully now. I love finding another person who relishes getting outdoors while the sun is out! I haven’t read a lot on changing my habits per se, but good luck finding a good book.
Meg, curses to you and your warm weather! J/K, but it means no snow for skiing :sad:. Ah, well, we’ll enjoy our time out there anyway. Your plan sounds great! We were out in Lincoln – DH’s college buddy works at the University, so we went to the NE/Penn St game. Crazy! I’m sorry, but I don’t know how many calories – I would just calculate it at 250 and call it good.
Laura, good luck getting all that work crammed in three days! It’s not even a laughing matter, I know – but if it’s not done, it’s just not. The place won’t fall down. Good for you for sticking with the Shred and your nutrition plan – it will help keep the stress to a manageable level.
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear about the ER trip but glad it turned out to be “nothing.” I hope you take it easy.
Hi, Rose, and welcome – we have a couple of other LTC nurses here now.
DeeDee, it does sound like you might be coming down with something or just off your game – time for a bath, something warm to drink and some extra rest?
Liz, good luck putting the book advice into action. I know I always feel better when I get the piles under control lol.
Michele, when we travel I find I can move the table/chairs in the sitting area of the room out of the way and have enough room to work out there. I always have a computer with me, so I just plug in my DVD and go! Bands will give me enough to get through temporarily. Have a wonderful weekend!
Mary, I hope you enjoyed playing at your concert. I wish DD would get back into it, but she’s a little short on time right now lol :laugh:. Have a wonderful time at your DD’s for the holidays!
Amanda, I’m sorry to hear you’re suffering again. Painkillers are tough on the system in general. I hope you feel better soon. Try to relax, if you can. Hopefully the doctor can find a way to help your dad and relieve your stress too.
Lizzie, so glad your DH was able to take the van up and back from NY – and thanks again for his help there. Have a wonderful time in TX. What do you teach?
Lynn, OM, a puppy and a cat in addition to DD? That’s a houseful right there! Hope your holiday’s wonderful.
Carolyn, so glad you like the Kettlebells – my friend really loves them (I think I told you she started teaching a class in them). DH’s parents are in Nashville – I think they said the weather’s really nice there right now. You can walk around the lakes or in one of the many parks. If nothing else, pop into one of the country bars and practice your line dancing!
Nancy, LOL at your auntie’s wise words! You guys and your green smoothies. I know they’re supposed to be good, but I’m really easing my way into the “drink your food” idea. I think soup is about my speed. I agree about the improv!
Katla, where are you that you had monsoons and an earthquake – northern Cal? I read they have flooding there. And where are you off to in CO? I’ll be there on Wednesday – we’re heading to Summit county for the weekend.
OK, I’m off, and I may not post again until after I get to CO. I promise not to try to reply to everyone when I’m back on line :laugh:. I hope everyone has smooth sailing with the cooking, and no matter what remember you can’t gain more than you eat in the short term, and in the longer term if you just maintain portion control and moderation this won’t even be a blip in your eating plan. Then, take that knowledge, relax, and have a wonderful time with your friends and family! Hugs to all,
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mwheatcraft - hmmmm, do you really think it will tighten up at my age? I hope so.
exermom - I may go shopping but it will be at Goodwill or Walmart since whatever I buy now won't fit me in 3 months (here's hoping). I do want to go buy something to wear to the Christmas party that will show off the new me.
DMomofThree - a 5 month old boxadore????? Watch the shoes. That's definitely the chewing stage.
Yesterday was a real challenge for me because I made my favorite (barbecue ribs) for my family while knowing I was having salmon. I was mostly good but added 150 extra calories because I did "taste" a few times while cooking.
I also made a butternut squash, but couldn't remember what I was supposed to do with it. I think it was Laura who said to cut it in half, de-seed it, then bake it meat side down on a metal pan - or something like that. So that's what I did. Then I stared at it after it was done and thought "What next?" Not knowing what else to do with it, I sliced me a chunk, peeled it then tasted it. It was absolutely wonderful with nothing else done to it. I didn't even add butter. My husband came home and salt and peppered his.
So I have nothing exciting to write about. Brought my two dogs to the groomer this morning, so don't be surprised if you see pictures of dogs instead of horses later. 0 -
I spent 9 hours in class yesterday, learning the changes to the Colorado contracts that will take place in January. They keep changing everything each year! :grumble: They brought in Subway sandwiches for lunch. All of the condiments were on the side, so I was able to just have a plain turkey sandwich, which worked well into the calorie count. I think I'm getting sick, so am taking a lot of vitamins to try to counteract it. I'm hearing a lot about vitamin D these days and it's effects on so many aspects of our health...
An odd thing happened: our daughter's tenant couldn't pay the rent and moved out. When we went to check the unit, it was like she had just walked out and locked the door. EVERYTHING was still there -- leather couches, tables, beds, clothes, towels, dishes, silverware, pots, tv, cd player -- all neatly in place. She had left a note for hubby on the refrigerator door, saying that she was sorry and hoped we could sell her possessions to make up the rent money. We had given her 3 weeks free in October and didn't collect the November rent up front. I don't know what happened to her, but she didn't have the first month's rent. Then we got a call from someone saying that this lady had rented a furnished place from her and then taken the furniture with her, and did we have her things? We asked her to meet us there and bring a copy of her lease agreement, but she didn't show up. If we don't hear from her in the next week, I guess we now have a fully furnished condo to rent out. It's truly odd! Most people who default take their possessions and leave the units trashed.
Linda Sundance -- Good to hear from you! I'm glad you've hired a lawyer to deal with the workmen's comp, but sorry that you needed to. It would be great if people would just deal with one another fairly to start with.
Michele -- I was going to suggest "cut and paste" on google translator. Wouldn't that work for the strange letters in their alphabet, just like cutting and pasting a picture? We can do that on google with Farsi, which uses the Arabic alphabet. You're right that the translations often lose some meaning, but the jist of it is there.
Barbie -- You're a stronger woman than I am! I haven't baked at all, but haven't given away the means to do it, either. I need to get past the mentality that this is just temporary and realize that it's my new lifestyle. You're a shining example to us all!
Mary -- I loved your MIL's saying about the dirt!! Also, the tampon box story! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Katia49 -- Glad you were able to find your wallet! Where does your daughter live in Colorado? Laura80111 and I are in the Denver metro area.
DeeDee -- Glad your computer is working again -- it's SO frustrating when they're on the fritz.
Mwheatcraft -- I missed your chocolate chip cookie dough recipe post, but have now written it down to try! Have a great time at Keystone! 0 -
Let's Tackle the Task of This Terrific Tuesday and not Tarnish it by Throwing a Tantrum over Tasty, Toothsome, Tantalizing Treats :laugh:
I'm getting a very late start but I'm all dressed and ready to head to the track, irregardless of pelting rain and howling wind. Do I dare venture out in this mess? :noway: Gads, it's storming like crazy. If I sit here another minute longer I'm certain I'll talk myself out of it. Here goes nothing. :bigsmile:
Have a great day everyone! jb 0 -
Hi to all my friends here at MFP! What a great day. Beautiful sunshine, nearly 60. It’s fabulous. This was our last day of class before Thanksgiving and boy those students were like rabid cats. :huh: Really hard to reign in! I ended up letting them out about 30 minutes early…mainly for my own sanity! I finished the grocery shopping yesterday, then after dinner I sat down for a while to digest and fell asleep so no exercising! So I will have to add something else to make up for it. I do plan a date with the elliptical tonight though!
Laura: I hope your work week isn’t too crazy and you get to enjoy the end and the holidays.
Kathy: my goodness. I hope you are feeling better by now. Glad it wasn’t too serious.:flowerforyou:
Rose: I love it that you enjoy long term care. I wish more people found it rewarding.
Katla: I don’t have the cake recipe…I bought it from a store bakery and they don’t have the information either. I do use the recipe feature often though.
DeeDee: check this out! dressing, undressing (standing or sitting) - calories burned M=172 kcal, F=148 kcal. I found this on another thread and the reference was a website that had calories burned doing hilarious and odd things! :laugh:
Liz: I’ll be interested in hearing the top tips for decluttering!
Michele: your word program should be able to accept different characters. Russian uses an entirely different alphabet. Just type in English and copy/paste the translation.
Mary: what instrument do you play?
Amanda: Poor dad. Is something wrong or are the tests just for screening?
Lynn: A boxador? There are some funny dog breed mix names out there. I bet his energy is boundless.
Carolyn: my brother lives in Nashville too. Have a safe trip!
Nancy: ***running out to buy flowers now! :flowerforyou:
M: ah! Now you are a veteran of a NE football game. Crazy, isn’t it??? Hope you had a good time. I love Lincoln. I went to college twice there (2 degrees, not 2 days LOL). We only live about 45 minutes from downtown Lincoln. Did you get to the Haymarket area?
Wessecg: your squash sounds great. I always mean to buy it but never do. I did hear about butternut squash baked in a pan with a small amount of butter and a small amount of brown sugar. That sounds yummy too!
Janehadji: we have had that happen in our rentals too but here you have to store them for a certain amount of time before you can sell them. I happen to have a garage full of refrigerators right now gearing up for the next garage sale.
JB: you are awesome with your awe-inspiring alliterations !!! :bigsmile: Stay dry I wish it would storm here!
OK I have a meeting with my boss in 5 minutes to discuss an adjunct faculty who is totally driving me crazy. Stay OP today! Take care, meg :drinker:0 -
Mary: what instrument do you play?
M: ah! Now you are a veteran of a NE football game. Crazy, isn’t it??? Hope you had a good time. I love Lincoln. I went to college twice there (2 degrees, not 2 days LOL). We only live about 45 minutes from downtown Lincoln. Did you get to the Haymarket area?
I play the bass clarinet, which I call the instrument of the gods.
Which way do you live from Lincoln? My dad was from the Avoca/Weeping Water area, and I own a very small amount of land in Cass County. Mary0 -
Mary- I played bass clarinet in middle/high school. Love the sound! I would love to buy one, but haven't found any used at a price I can afford.
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Jb, your word fun makes me smile every day! keep it up..... lol JB0
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Jb, Love your dog pictures too! If you find a poodle in a hat, let me know! I will demonstrate to my standard, that yes, dogs do wear stuff on their heads and necks without pulling them all off, LIKE LEASH LEADS! JB0
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Hello my lovelies,
Another time of frustration, between feeling like I've been dragged through a knot-hole backwards(flu) and the constant computer issues (my son just spent 2 hours with the techs trying to get our wireless service back on line), most days this month its been at 2% reception. I don't think I have been here all week. I have made a few notes when I have been logging my food but thats been about it.
Wine and wieners at 2am…
Yes, you heard me correctly, it was red wine and wieners at 2 am when I couldn’t sleep and had a craving for salt. I keep my sodium intake fairly low so perhaps my body needed it …. or not. I think I have plateaued. Haven't lost a pound this week. This past 6 weeks I have played around with 2 pounds; up, down, up, down …. sort of like my emotions; up, down, up, down. ;-) It could have something to do with our early on-set winter.
Required : one poltergeist trap!
DH arrived home at 4:30am from work so when I got up at 7am this morning I did it in the dark so I wouldn’t wake him. However, in the middle of the night a poltergeist had been having fun unbeknownst to me and my first step landed on something large and crunchy and painful! It was all I could do to keep from shouting some naughty words into the darkness. (The poltergeist must have been splitting a gut at my expense!)
The next step was equally painful, and the next! What the %@##! When I caught my balance I bent down to retrieve the offending beings only to find that my bracelet rack had fallen from the dresser onto the floor for some strange reason. My first step had snapped the rack and broken the bracelets spreading beads of all sizes all over the floor…which I found with every succeeding step
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In the daylight, the damage is even worse and I will be hunting for beads for a long time. My feet are still sore and I am looking for a remedy… a poltergeist trap, anyone have one?
Well, that's it for now, I think I'll go stick my head in a bank of snow to stop this headache...
Cheers, Kate0 -
Can I join this group? I am 50 tomorrow!0
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Can I join this group? I am 50 tomorrow!
Of course! Just jump in and start posting with the rest of us - we'd love to get to know you! Mary0 -
Mary- I played bass clarinet in middle/high school. Love the sound! I would love to buy one, but haven't found any used at a price I can afford.
Deb A
I can't afford one either. I play one that belongs to the college. One of my son in laws and my youngest daughter also play bass clarinet. We could have a trio in our family! Mary0 -
Good evening beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
I have a bit of time before dinner so I`ll see how many posts I can get in!
TN Nancy Glad you found us again!! Keep coming back and chatting with us!!!
MaryC What a fun time walking with your grandson, I bet he really enjoyed it!
Lila Good for you planning out your food and clothes for the week!!! I should take a lesson from that, sometimes I change clothes 3 times before I`m happy with the results:laugh:, of course I don`t have nearly as much to choose from anymore:frown: !
Barbie Sounds like you`re going to have a lovely Thanksgiving with your friends, no cooking, no mess, perfect!
Mary Love "I request them to remove their glasses":laugh: !!! Still laughing about the sandwiches in a tampon box, what a unique idea:laugh: !
Katla49 Glad you found your wallet, that`s a scary thing to lose!!!
Carolyn A Christmas Spectacular sounds like a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit!!!
Lin Cyber space posts...I know them well
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Jb Window cleaning...mine need to be done so bad:sad: !!!
Junerbooner Congrats! You did great with your Oct. goals!!! Keep it up!
M Hope you have a wonderul trip!!!
Cheryl My Fitbit once said I climbed 44 flights of stairs while I was riding in the golf cart:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: !
Bjmcq Loved the story about the lampshades and the MIL:laugh: .
Meg Wine did help with the grumpies:bigsmile: ! Dog thought the gremlins tasted bad:sick::laugh: !!!!
Laura80111 Yay for keeping up the 30DS!!! Hope it`s not too bad at work!
Kathy Are you still feeling okay?
Rose It`s so nice you enjoy working in long term care, I know that has to be hard!
Liz I really need to declutter:grumble: , I just can`t seem to find the time!!!
Michele Good for you having a plan while you`re away!!! I like the idea of jumping rope in hall:laugh: !!!
Amanda Hope your back and neck is better:flowerforyou: !!! Good luck to you and your dad on those upcoming tests!!!
I`m going to stop for now and go make my salad for dinner, I will try to get back and finish my post a bit later. I took a 2 hour nap this afternoon, so I`m not nearly as tired as I was last night!
Hugs,
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A little bit early
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Hello beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
I`m back to see if I can finish and get caught up!
Lizzie Glad DH is back from the north, what a wonderful thing he did helping so many people out! I hope you have a wonderful relaxing evening!!! Have a great trip too!!!
Lynn A 5 month old Boxador....lots of fun puppy energy!!! I bet your house is fun even if it`s not your routine!!!!
Carolyn I think I might buy myself some kettlebells for my Christmas present to me:bigsmile: ! What kind od DVD do you use? Hope you have a good time in Nashville!!! I, too get up way too many times during the night:grumble: .
Nancy I like the fresh flowers idea...I need to go buy some now!!!
Katla49 Earthquakes and monsoon rains..YIKES!!! Hope everything will be fine when you get home!
M I`m going to try and find time to read that article, it sounds interesting! Lol at checking to see if the world had ended:laugh: ! Have fun on your trip!!!
Cheryl Absolutely buy something nice and slinky for the Christmas party!!!! I like butternut squash just plain too! Would love to see pics of your doggies
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Janehadji Hope you`re feeling better:flowerforyou: ! That`s odd about your tenant leaving furniture and then someone else calling saying it belongs to them:huh: , interesting they didn`t show up!
Jb Did you get out in the torrential Tuesday storm:huh: ? That reminds me I really need to buy a new raincoat:frown: ! Hope you had a fun day!!!
Meg Students looking forward to a long weekend = rabid cats:laugh: ! Burning 148 cals. for dressing/undressing, sitting or standing...I love it!!!
DebA Good to hear from you! Come in more often and chat!!!
Kate Good to see you back!!! Glad you`re feeling better!!! I had computer problems Sat. and Sun. , I was not happy:mad: !!! Wine and wieners:huh: , sometimes I crave salt too:ohwell: .....I`m thinking I would have had chips and wine:laugh: . Poltergeist traps...hmmmm, can`t think of anything at the moment. I do imagine steppings on beads every step would hurt...OUCH!!! Hope you find them all! Hope things get better:flowerforyou: !!!
Zumbagirl Welcome, come and in and start chatting with us!!!
Lin LOVE the graphic!!!!
Think I`m caught up now, unless a post has come in while I`ve been typing! There has been a bit of drama around here tonight:frown: , my neighbor at the end of the street house got broken into today, my sister in law saw a couple of people walking down the road around lunch time she didn`t know, so now the police want to come to my house in the morning and go over my security tape from today, SIL said they stopped at my driveway and just stood there for a few minutes, so I really should have some pics of them. The problem is I don`t know how to run the tape back, so the officer is going to send a detective out in the morning to do it...and now my problem is ****dust****, and I have a ton of papers on my desk that need to be filed, that`s where the monitor is located. Plus my great room is filled with boxes of Christmas stuff waiting till Thanksgiving to get put up, and I could go on and on, guess it`s a good thing I got a 2 hour nap today, I`m going to be up doing a bit of decluttering tonight:grumble: . I also have to cancel a meeting in the morning:grumble: . However if it will allow the police to catch someone, it`s okay! So now I must go and get at least some of the dust up and some of the papers filed!!!
Have a wonnderful night!!! Sleep well and sweet dreams!!! Until tomorrow....
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:flowerforyou: It rained so hard yesterday that Brandy cut the morning walk short and didn’t want to go out again until the rain stopped. Today was much better so we walked a lot. A friend came over in the morning and we walked and talked for an hour.
:flowerforyou: bjmcq, I haven’t read any books about how to change your habits but I read a book that helped me add many positive behaviors to my life----“The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin…….I highly recommend it.
:flowerforyou: Meg, I didn’t finally get going on this weight loss journey until I was 62 years old…..the best I did up to that time was to improve my eating and exercise enough to keep my weight from going past 185……never, never, never give up.
:flowerforyou: Nancy, I looked at stick blenders in the store and realized that they won’t work with the shakes I make because I use so much ice, so I’ll stick to what I have now that’s working for me.
:bigsmile: Jb, I love your alliterative posts but instead of making myself crazy wanting to challenge myself to do the same thing, I’ve relaxed and enjoyed your talent with words.
Barbie from NW Washington
It’s not what you eat between Thanksgiving and New Years that will get you as much as what you eat between New Years and Thanksgiving.
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OK so here is a little about me. Perimenopausal weight gain is getting the best of me. I am a runner and the extra 10-20 pounds on my 5'3" frame are really interfering with my running. My current weight is 140. I have run 5 1/2 Marathons with my best race being 2:15. I want to improve my speed and/or take it to the next distance running wise which would be a full marathon. Most people I work with would say that I am fit but it seems like every year that I have aged I have added 1 pound to my base weight. Ten years ago I was horrified that I weighed 130, now I am even more horrified with my 140 pounds. I could see myself easily gaining even more weight if I do not do something about it. Anyway I am happy to join this group.0
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We got word today that my stepmom (of 27 years) passed away early this morning. Mary was a grand lady with a fun-loving personality and a heart big enough to love all of us. Interestingly, my dad also passed at Thanksgiving week in 1998. Best of all, she made my dad laugh and not be so serious. She was wonderful for him and will be missed. Though we are sad for ourselves and her children, we are happy and rejoicing for her. She was 93 yo. My SIL said her dad passed at Thanksgiving as well.
I'm at my brother's timeshare for the holiday week, my sister and BIL are on their way and DH and DS1 will be arriving tomorrow, too. It will be good to all be together again. Our other brother and sister out west rarely leave town, so when we want to see them we have to go there.
This timeshare is very nice and we have two units that each have 2 bed/2 bath with an open concept kitchen / living room / dining room - beautifully decorated and so quiet! Have been able to get in a couple of workouts at the gym as well, so although food isn't as controlled as at home I am trying to compensate with exercise. The judgment will be the scale on Sunday morning.
DH is having cataract surgery the Monday after the holiday and is very much looking forward to the result. DS1 is doing all the driving for them to arrive.
I've been reading the posts and enjoy following everyone's stories when I check in.
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Hi Everyone,
Been busy this week as I am sure you all have been as well. Just wanted to pop in and say Happy Thanksgiving a bit early. Not sure if will be get a chance to post again until after Thursday. I am tired already and haven't even begun to cook...that is tomorrow's activity.
I wish you all good health and a wonderful holiday.
Grace and peace,
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Hi fabulous ladies,
Keeping up on the reading, just not posting. Giving the hands and fingers a chance to get better so I can get back to work ASAP. :flowerforyou:
The stress of my salary not coming in, is almost too much to handle. I called the state disability office today and they do not show my claim that my employer filed. I then called my employer and they said they filed the claim on 11-14-12 and the state disability office is about 4 weeks behind, so I should see some money in mid December?? What?? :sad: So from Oct 28th to mid December no money??:sad: :sad: This is one messed up system we have and it is not employee friendly. Could not have happened at a worse time- the holidays! ugh- I am trying to stay positive and ask God what he is wanting me to learn from this???
It is more stressful not having a supportive DH.:grumble:
Anyway, you my friends are a blessing to me and for this I am entirely grateful! :drinker: :bigsmile: May you all have safe travels this Thanksgiving week, lots of happiness with your family's and friends. Enjoy the foods, moderation is the key and enjoy every bite! :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
Blessings, Linda 0 -
:flowerforyou: real quick this am...I completed my Thanksgiving challenge with a day to spare!!!! :bigsmile: will have an official final tally tomorrow...who knows maybe I will walk today at lunchtime and get some more miles in tomorrow am!
Enjoy the day!
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Hello all,
Ha! I have my computer back this morning, but there were moments :grumble: I got up and it was not on the counter in the kitchen. J’boy and I have a deal, he can use it in the evenings but it must be there in the morning so I can log on to MFP, etc. I was just rehearsing how I was going to wake him up when I walked into the living room and there he was! :noway: A 15 year old awake at 6:30 in the morning? Whew! Turns out he went to bet extra early and couldn’t sleep in. Weird. I made him hand over the lap-top, anyway!
MWheatcraft – thank you for the link to the article, here’s a quote that really summed it up for me – an idea that I am going to have to give more thought to:
“One of the weight loss "secrets" I have learned over the years in my practice as a clinical nutritionist is that when individuals are excited, creative, interested and passionate about their work, their relationships, learning, doing or being, the issue of a naturally right body weight resolves itself.
We are often overly focused on the sensory experience and enjoyment of food as a mainstay for satisfaction and pleasure. Just as often, when something else catches our attention and we focus our creative and passionate energies into things we love, the issue of fulfillment comes from creativity or service to others, rather than our food intake.”
That’s a big idea, no? Last Saturday (inspired by re-reading the beginning of the Happiness Project :drinker: ) I cleaned up my office and got it back to being a peaceful space where I can read, write, pray and do yoga. Learning is something I am passionate about – and that’s the place where I do my “home studies”. Now I need to find a new book to get me going, or a book I want to re-read to focus my thoughts. Stay tuned…
Jb, how was the walk in the rain? The weather’s been giving us a little dose of wet coast for the last few days – yuck. Glad to know that some folks (go Meg) have sunshine.
Meg – funny to think that, though you teach adults, they are just as anxious to get away at the beginning of a holiday at 12 year olds. :laugh: Rabid cats indeed!
Oh dear, Kate, all your bracelets all over the floor, and your poor sore feet to make it a worse disaster. :sad: Perhaps the poltergeist has had enough and moved on for now. Hope so.
Barbie, what a thought, your dog Brandy was the one who wimped out about being in the rain, not you! You are right about the stick blender, it will not do ice. I’m trying some different kinds of smoothies and I have to pull out the old countertop blender when I get ice involved.
Zumbagirl, welcome! :flowerforyou:
Gail, sorry to hear about your step-mom, it sounds like you loved and respected her – and that she lived life well and happily.
Oh, Linda, “what does God want me to learn from this?” such a cry must have come from so many, and we still wonder why.
Jen, congratulations on finishing your Thanksgiving challenge early!
Must run, the stick blender and some combination of fruit, yogurt and greens are calling. It's Green Smoothie time!
Hasta pronto,
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Hi Everybody, Well I joined this particular group beginning of Nov 2012 and I'm afraid I'm not doing so well. I gained the 3/5 lbs I lost and I'm back at my starting weight 159 (lbs). Yesterday we had our Thanksgiving dinner early as my hubby works most holidays and I didn't do very well. I had a small piece of pecan pie with dollop of whipped cream, stuffing but on a good note I didn't go hog wild either. So this morning I decided okay so you are back to square one I am not going to beat myself up. I'm getting back on the wagon and I decided I must get on MFP everyday to get motivated or if I need some encouragement from others then I will ask. So far I've just been logging on a few times a week and I am determined to log in everyday. Okay now that I confessed my failings I feel better. Someone please cheer me on! "HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!" :happy:0
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We're traveling this holiday season, and I kept my calorie count below the line until yesterday. I'm starting off with a better breakfast this morning and hoping to do a better job of staying in control. the hotel where we're staying is a Super 8 that offers a morning breakfast. It includes boiled eggs, cereals, fresh fruit, muffins... I'm so glad to have a couple of boiled eggs and coffee instead of a restaurant meal.
While we're away, the weather is going nuts at home. There's been flooding in places and an earthquake. I called my neighbor and everything is fine at our place.0 -
Garden gal, how sad you lost a person who brought laughter and happiness to your family. It is amazing to hear a grown daughter speak so highly of her step mom! Good for you. I am a stepmom, and wow, did I make mistakes as a childless career woman, but they all forgave me, and always loved me....Where would I be without them? Much worse in all my spiritual, physical and emotional being....your post has made my day, if not my year!
Have a wonder ful holiday!0 -
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all the US pals on this thread! I hope you have a wonderful day with your families and friends!
Travel safely, enjoy the weather...no sign of the wild turkeys that walk up our street so far though!0 -
Welcome to Wednesday, all you Wonderful Women! :flowerforyou:
I won't be whistling Dixie today since my scale weilded a whopping wallop of woe. :ohwell: I feel a bit like a wavering whale with quite a ways to go before my weight wanes once and for all. Where be thy willpower? :grumble:
Ahh yes, the day of preparing for Thanksgiving. I'll be baking a huckleberry pie tomorrow morning, and today will assemble the cranberry salad (with mandarins and pineapple) and put together the batch of spiced peaches which are a holiday tradition in my family. I've been thinking how to make the portions look bigger on my plate tomorrow :laugh: by flattening out small scoops of stuffing and mashed potatoes instead of piling them up high. Sounds like a great plan. The trick is to EAT SLOWLY, sipping on water inbetween bites, and make more conversation! It'll be great to be with my two cousins and their lovely wives, my hubby and I both enjoy them all very much.
Gail, I'm sorry to hear of your step-mother's passing. :flowerforyou: It sounds like she was a wonderful woman!
Linda, my heart goes out to you! :flowerforyou: Worrying about money drives me crazy! :explode: It's one of the most difficult things to have to deal with. Try to cheer up, love, and keep the faith. We are not given more than we can handle.
Rain walk report: The greatest thing happened yesterday! The very minute I completed my entry about walking out in the storm, the rain miraculously stopped, the clouds parted, and I was able to take the dogs out for a full hour and a half without one drop of water falling from the sky! I even had to wear sunglasses! :glasses: I decided to skip going to the track knowing the dogs would need a good, long outing, and I'm so glad I did since the rain commenced the moment I returned with them from the park. What timing!
Nancy, thank you ever so kindly for your quote this morning. It makes perfect sense to me, and causes me to think I would benefit greatly from getting involved in more creative projects this winter. That would mean I'd spend less time thinking about food. :blushing: What a great concept! Love it.
M, great words. I'm taking a little scoop of that knowledge, planning to relax and enjoy like you mentioned. Thanks for the reminder! Have a wonderful trip!
Well, I must get up out of this chair and get busy. Sending love and best wishes to everyone this fine day-before-turkey-day. Travel safe, eat smart, and move those buns! jb
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