WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2012
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Hi, My friends,
Wow, miss a few days on the blog and one is really behind.:sad: Took me a few hours to write this out, with my keyboarding restrictions.
Made it to the gym today! :drinker: Was busy that last couple of days that I just did not make myself a priority! Today, I said I am the priority and I am going to the gym! I feel so much better when I am done!:bigsmile:
I am ready for Christmas. It is nice this year that I don't have to wait for the kids to go to bed to put the presents under the tree and then do the stockings! I asked my DD's if they wanted me to put the presents out after they were asleep and they said "NO". So, all the presents are under the tree, except for one package that is supposed to arrive tomorrow!:noway:
We head to my in-laws house on Christmas day for a brunch with all the family (about 38 people), exchange gifts and then come home.No special cooking for my kids as they are too picky, so we just eat our normal foods. This works well for me!
I will plan to just eat some eggs and ham at the brunch and stay away from all the sweets. It is just another day of living and celebrating the birth of our Savior!
My gift to him is to become a healthy temple, as our bodies should be!:flowerforyou:
I want to wish all of MFP pals a very Merry Christmas, enjoy your loved one's while taking care of yourself.
Try to eat for nutritional needs and not for traditional needs.:bigsmile: If you eat it , log it and remember tomorrow is a new day!
Kate-:flowerforyou: congrats on the weight loss complement, even when someone speaks their mind, those words can be hard to hear. Having some tack would have been nice though!
LinC-:flowerforyou: hope you do not get sick for Christmas! Take care of yourself, rest and get lots of water!
Meg-:flowerforyou: love the build a bear story- That is so magical!
Liz,:flowerforyou: I am a big time list person. I would be lost without them!
DeeDee,:flowerforyou: nothing wrong with pink hair, You will just look like a modern girl! I am sure your GD will love it!
Katla-:flowerforyou: I would love to have my friend to shop with. She does substitute teaching and she is working all the time. I shopped with my girls this year!
Janie, :flowerforyou: so glad that you get the chance to go back to work.
Cheryl,:flowerforyou: -congrats on the weight loss. How sweet of your DH to want to take a picture of you! Nice present for your son! He will be so happy! Thanks for the info on the fitbit. How do you keep from losing it?
Gardendolly-:flowerforyou: where is Lanzarotte. I hope you got your cake decorated!
Lin-:flowerforyou: love the picture you posted with the Christmas stockings!
Rebel-:flowerforyou: congrats on the loss! Awesome, be proud!
Barbie:flowerforyou: , love the snowman hug. Hope the bike is fixed. Did you walk at 0400 in the am before your ferry ride?
Robin,Bodi and Ritter,-:flowerforyou: glas to see you back and in better spirits!
Viv:flowerforyou: , you will be back on track soon. There is so much tradition tied up in Christmas. I think all the treats and stuff takes us back to those childhood days, a secure and warm feeling to be that child again. Tomorrow is a new day!
Michele-:flowerforyou: I had to laugh at your story about Vince and you doing nothing. My husband made a remark just yesterday about me being lazy and I told him that the next time he asks me to do something for him, I will show him what lazy is! Today he asked me to make him some breakfast, and I told him “no’ REMEMBER I AM LAZY! He apologized for calling me lazy! I think it really is projection on their part. They feel bad about what they don’t or haven’t done so they project their feelings on someone else! We know the truth! I love smoked salmon, everyone eats it here!
Gardengail-:flowerforyou: good for you keeping up with your exercise. Getting exercise in at this time of the year can be a challenge!
Carolyn,:flowerforyou: glad you are back on track! Good job with only eating one small cookie!
Micki-:flowerforyou: glad to see your post again. Your Christmas with your family sounds really lovely! Have a wonderful with the clan!
Sue-:flowerforyou: talking about shopping at the last minute. Well at least DH and DS are making good memories!
Jen-:flowerforyou: so happy that DS is home and DD will be home tomorrow! Cookies still taste good to me, but they are not worth the calories or having
Texasgal-:flowerforyou: My daughters would love the money balls! That is a great idea for next year!
If I missed anyone, I am sorry.
My brain is tired and it needs to go to sleep. :yawn:
I have read all the posts and sending prayers to all who need them, and welcome to the new ladies!:drinker:
Blessings to you all, Linda S 0 -
Michele - how wonderful to have your extra guest! Enjoy every moment.
I can hear the rain coming down outside. The dog barked and fussed during the night, but I ignored her and DH got up (a rarity!) this time.
DH works at the pharmacy today. He is scheduled until 6p, but they never just get to clock out and leave so his arrival home is a bit unpredictable. We signed up to usher at the 11am service tomorrow, so if we don't get to the candlelight service tonight that is OK. I am so pleased he is finally willing to participate a bit more. Lots of prayers have been/are said for guidance as to where we will fit in to our new church.
Well, I have not finished the scarf for my BF, but I have a plan b so that is OK. She can receive the scarf for Valentine's Day instead (and I'll be waaaayyy ahead of schedule!). She happens to be a talented artist and keeps saying she wants to get back to painting again, so I purchased some canvas boards for her to use. Recently she mentioned that her paints were still good, and when I got rid of all my painting/paint craft stuff last fall I gave her all my real brushes. I hope she likes getting them. Also have a couple of other little things for her. We've known each other over 30 years now.
Did 3 1/2 miles on the treadmill yesterday and ate salmon at dinner. Apparently salmon is still magical as I was down about 1.5 pounds from the 'up' due to Saturday's overindulgence.
Blessings of peace to all -- I may not know your specific situations, but God does, so I pray for you each day that your needs may be met and that you find peace, contentment and joy in your life.
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Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
I don`t have much time this morning, meeting a friend for coffee in just a bit:happy: . I`ve read all the posts and have lots to say, just don`t have time to say it right now:laugh: . Will make it a priority to pop back in later today! Dinner with the kids last night was wonderful, we laughed and danced and just had tons of fun!!!
Have a wonderful day today!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee
Turducken: I didn` like it at all, kids loved it!0 -
Good morning this Christmas Eve day. I hope that all of your holiday preparations and celebrations are a pleasure and that no one overwhelmed. At this hour it is just me and my faithful dog observing the morning watch. DH is in bed, and hopefully sleeping soundly. I'm determined to walk the dog today, and unwilling to go while it is still dark, so I'll have to report on my good behavior later. The scale says I'm up a little, and the best cure for that I know of is logging and exercising. Eat, driink (H2O), and be merry!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0
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Wishing everyone a magical MUSICAL holiday. You are such special ladies!!
Lin
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Merry Christmas Eve.
You all are so special.I cant` wait to read the posts.
Have a great day!!
HUGs
jane0 -
Taking a moment to wish everyone a wonderful day tomorrow, no matter how you celebrate family and friends.....
I hope you have one moment of peace, two moments of pure joy and lots of laughter!
Our family tells the same stories over and over,,,,,and those are the kids, not the adults!
Happy Holidays to all the MFP partners and comrades in arms, ...or make that forks !
BJ0 -
Happy holidays to all! Enjoy time with friends and family.
Deb A0 -
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! Eileen0
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Merry Christmas eve. Off to the in-laws. Already entered my calories for what I'm about to eat. My husband said, "4 oz of Prime Rib?? How am I supposed to give you just 4 ounces?" We'll see if I have a need to eat more. :drinker: Happy eating everyone!0
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Just a quick post to wish you all a very Happy Christmas. Enjoy all the festivities. I'll have to catch up with all the posts later.
Annie.0 -
Happy Christmas Eve my pals,
Slowly getting caught up with the postings a bit at a time and I am absolutely loving the Christmas songs! You are all so creative.
Family members dropped off our piggy this morning and we were just stowing it in the freezer when I got the call. I was supposed to have today off to finish up my home for the festivities but was called in when 2 of our staff dropped with the flu! We are down to two people only! It’s going to be interesting over this next week!! (must stay well!)
Wishing each and every one of you the very best Christmas with lots of love and laughter with family and friends. Enjoy your festivities!
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:flowerforyou: Today was my last day of work...and then off till Jan 2nd! Yay. I had volunteered to stay (somebody has to stay till the end of the day). Boring for sure. Now enjoying a glass or 2 with DH.
Next couple of days I will be enjoying my 4 (adult) kids and their significant others (and one wee lil man). We are getting ready for DS#2 and girlfriend to arrive Christmas Day evening. Then dinner on Boxing Day this year. DH bought ingredients still left to buy, such as the fresh turkey.
But most of all, it is the company, the family, the friends! the love that goes around when spending time together is my most precious experience. There is just nothing like it.
Wishing a wonderful holiday season to all my MFP friends! Reb 0 -
it's gonna be me & Momma for Christmas this year.....
the big family get-together has been post-poned....
i made a HUGE batch of low-cal, low-sodium chili that we will eat on tomorrow...
i'm worried that my Momma has "gone down" quite a bit this season~ noticably frailer, more forgetful, and the dear lady who has always been a wonderful cook seems to either " burn it all down or mess it all up" (her words); so, instead of her doing the cooking when we get together, it will now be my job....
we will have the "traditional" Christmas Dinner with her sister's family when it gets re-scheduled....
if anyone is wondering why my calorie counts are out the wazoo, it's because i got a gift of some wonderful home-made cookies.
i haven't had ANY cookies in almost a year, and right now, i just don't care about counting calories~ i'm going to eat every single one of them! I probably won't have any more until next year, anyway!
part of me is looking forward to returning to school ( i MISS the kids!), and the other part of me is wondering if i can do it all while still hobbling around on a cane ( which is WAAAAY better than the walker). i AM moving around a LOT more, and MUCH better. i just hope i don't over-do it and have a set-back.
hug those wonderful grandbabies, and your grown babies, and your fur babies, and ALL your dear loved ones, and enjoy every moment with them!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Bump to hold my spot!0
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Major drama tonight. Right after our Christmas dinner, my two sister in laws got into a huge fight. One is always really really drunk or drugged and precedes to criticize everyone about everything. Tonight she was attacking the hosts daughter and her sister told her to quit being so disagreeable. Usually no one says anything to the drunk. Well her sister told her everything we've always wanted to say to her - but then, my mother-in-law passed out. It looked like she went asleep at the table only she couldn't be awakened and wouldn't respond. We were all certain she had just quietly died (she is 80). The ambulance took forever to get there. Once at the hospital she was her normal self and didn't remember any of it. Seems my SIL had given her one of her pain pills earlier because her back was killing her and it didn't mix well with her other meds. A very important lesson about the importance of not sharing one's left over meds. Very very scary night.0
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Merry Christmas to all my friends!
Blessings to all of you for a family fun filled day tomorrow! :flowerforyou:
Don't forget the reason for the season! JESUS! :drinker:
Hugs, Linda S 0 -
Merry Christmas all my MFP friends!!! May your day be filled with peace, joy and love!!!
Hugs,
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wessecg- We used to have a lot of the same type of drama often, but thankfully get togethers are now always very peaceful. I'm glad everything worked out okay.
I didn't eat real well yesterday. Mostly okay, but I had a few cookies and some ice cream. I felt lousy all evening. Today I'll keep reminding myself that it just isn't worth it!
May you all have a peaceful, fun-filled day with friends and family.0 -
I didn't do as well as I wanted last night for dinner. We have our holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and I am afraid I lost track. Today is another day and I will get back on track. I guess that is what this journey is all about. Merry Christmas to all!0
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Thank you, BJ. Your words bring comfort.0
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I am really impressed with your "100 of something every day"! Way to go!0
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That'll be a Christmas story to tell over and over again!0
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I had that experience also. Overate and then didn't feel well all evening. Will try to remember that today.0
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A quick pop-by to say MERRY Christmas to all :happy: :happy: :happy:0
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Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you are able to enjoy the day with loved ones. Don't forget to log all your food, and later we can compare feasts and consequences. 0
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Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Don't worry about the logging and the calorie count~ we will all get back on track after our celebrations are over.
Enjoy EACH moment with your loved ones! Make some memories!
Lots of Love to you all!
Janie0 -
Merry, Merry,Merry Christmas!0
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Merry Christmas to all! We had a fun time at our sons' apartment and DH and I will soon open our gifts to each other. Happy to be home again. Did pretty well food-wise -- 'course it helped that we took the food!! The oreo pie was delicious, too -- DH#2 made it with fat free cool whip and 1% milk.
Back at it tomorrow -- and back to the office.
Gail0 -
Merry Christmas everyone! Had so much fun with DD#1 and her family..Emily, my 4 yr old GD sat on my lap and cuddled - I really miss that so much ... they were with me til 3 p.m. today now at SIL's family ... leaving to go back to NC on Saturday - surprised NC had snow. Will really miss them but going to see them in March...I haven't logged food, water or exerised since Saturday - didn't want to take a minute away from them...will start again tomorrow though.
Loved all the Christmas songs and "new" lyrics...what a creative group...Thanks Barbie for putting everything together
DeeDee-I once heard that pink hair looks good on everyone-enjoy the 25 yr.old's comment!
Texasgal-loved the artwork-Incredible..what a great idea, the money ball is
JP-Everclear! LOL
jmccrary,cws4me - Welcome
Wessecg-Congrats! 150's! So happy for you..I was looking into getting a Fitbit so happy to hear you love yours. Do you still enter your exercie in MFP? I think I'll go this week and get one.
Have a great holiday everyone
Colleen0
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