WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2013

downloaded two more audiobooks to my iPod. I was just getting tired of always listening to the same old ones. Got "younger next year for women" and "Why we get fat and what to do about it". I'll rent some audiobooks from the library before we leave for FL.

barbie - I believe it was you who recommended a book to me called "drop dead". Is the full title "drop dead healthy"? I searched on audible.com and there were a few that said "drop dead" but the one that I'm suspecting you were referring to was "drop dead healthy". Is it?

Lila - have a wonderful trip with dd. You know, those "mommy" hormones are really something. There was a time a while ago, and I can't explain it, but I had this feeling that something was wrong with Denise. I told Vince (who is VERY logical) and he just poo-poo'd it. But that feeling kept gnawing at me. As it turns out, she had pneumonia and wound up in the hospital. But all this happened even before she told us she was sick.

Made some of these spinach bacon tartlets. I like to keep a few appetizers in the freezer just "in case". It's a good thing I do, too. Last time when we went to Mexican train, I was planning to bring these sausage cheese balls. I thought for sure I had enough in the freezer. Imagine my horror when I saw that I didn't. Fortunately, I had some other appetizer in the freezer so I took that instead and will make some balls for the next time we go, which reminds me that I probably should make them before we leave for FL since we'll just be getting back home like the day before Mexican train next month. I'm just starting to get into Downtown Abbey.

Deb - congrats to your son!

So, what are some of the things that people are giving up for Lent? I honestly can't think of something

Amanda - glad your dad is home. Spend as much time with him as you can. Some days I REALLY miss my father.

Jane - so sorry about the funeral. Married 60 years! Boy, that is one great accomplishment. I think my grandparents were married about 60 or 65 years when my grandfather passed away.

Did 20 minutes of yoga today then an hour of the extremepump class. On the way home I stopped at Aldi's since it's on my way, got a few things (not much, that quarter for a cart is such a pain I'd rather go often and just put things in a bag for myself). The appliance guy came, seems there was a recall on our stove. When some people went to turn it off, it didn't turn off. That never happened to us, but we wanted to take care of it anyway. Oh, before he came I cooked up a pound of bacon for Vince in the microwave. After he left I made the spinach bacon tartlets, now they're in the freezer. I've made other things and found that they stick to the top of the filo box. I'm thinking that's because I put the appetizer in the box and then freeze it. But I also put a box or two on top of each other. So this time I'm trying just freezing the tartlets. Tomorrow I'll do some HIIT.

I'm thinking that one reason that stupid Wii guy says "that's overweight" so much is because I've notched down the intensity of my workouts so as not to put a lot of pressure on the achilles. Now that it's better, I'm going to ramp it back up.

Mary - so glad you had such a great time with your mother. Something I know you'll cherish for years to come.

Went to mahjongg tonight and I actually maj'd on a closed hand!!! That's something for me.

Jane in CO - Jason's Deli is a great place. Last time I was there I got the chicken chili. Not only was it filling, but it made me want to drink extra water. Have fun! Say...I'd be willing to take your place going to Mexico...just offering

Welcome everyone new

Donna - what is the weather like by you? I agree with barbie -- getting outside helps, as does exercise vigorously (it can even mean just going for a walk). The added benefit is that not only will you take your mind off wanting to eat, you can't eat while walking!

Lin - congrats on the 2 inches off your waist! That's wonderful

Meg - I, too, have a hard time understanding people who don't want their child immunized. I just can't get over it. You know, I've had spaghetti squash and the shiratacki noodles. The other day I had some spaghetti. I could only take one bite and said to myself "how bland"

jmkmomm - walking is good exercise, you know.

Lin - my aunt did fantastic hand quilting. Before her eyesight gave out, she made a quilt for each of my kids and one for our king size bed. I asked her if she could use the top sheet. I didn't realize how difficult it is to sew throught the sheet. I got one for Jessica with dogs and teddy bears on it (she's the one who is the vet tech). She actually wore it out, I had to have someone else make another one for her. I still have the original, the stitches are pulled out and it's faded, but I have it. Gotta ask her where the new one is.

katlia - so glad your friend's cancer was caught!

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Hi There! Sorry I just can't keep up! I have been missing for a few days and now this thread is almost closed. Hoping I can keep up with the new one. I have been busy with work and stressing waiting for the new job to go through. I got in a good hike on the weekend and Saturday I did TRX then had to go to a funeral for a work friend. I hope I can get back here soon and catch up with you all.

I got my TRX today!!! Excited to take it to class...last saturday the class was full and I almost didn't get a TRX!!! Now that I have my own it should be OK. Michele - I will let you know how it travels...

EXCITING NEWS...I went to the MELT workshop last week and it was AWESOME. The creator of MELT signed our books and we found out that she will be on the Dr OZ show this friday!!!!!! Dr Oz had her on for today but loved MELT so much he wanted to advertise it all week in hopes more people would see it Friday!!! To get more info you can check it out at Meltmethod.com. It is a great thing which helps with cronic pain, and posture, helps reset your nervous system and even helps with cellulite!!!!!

Set your DVR for Dr Oz Friday the 15th :flowerforyou:

Take Care everyone!!!!

Hi everyone! Back from Rome finally. I was so sad .... just before we left I had a 3 lb weight gain .... which seemed so odd because I was REALLY trying to do good. Logging every calorie, exercising. Then 13 days in Rome. I walked over 120 miles, ate a sensible breakfast, no snacking (well, 3 times we got gelato) and eating Italian for lunch and dinner. I came back, and I am now down 2 of the 3 lbs I had gained. I was really hoping for all 3 plus more to be gone.

50ishfoodie
Big big salad. I make quiche in muffin tins. Then freeze them. Two and breakfat is ready.

Sasha
Deal with the colonoscopy early detection saves lives. Imagine I had my first one without the relaxation hlep. Now I find them a breeze. I plan on showing off my first quilt.

Michele
Your books sound interesting.
Giving up candy and chocolate. Can't have them anyway. Or shouldn't.
The quilt i'm working on is a girl in long flaired out skirt and umbrella and embroidered and not two squares the same colour.
Lots of work hope it will be appreciated.

Liz
Wish I could do the pool but I just can't in winter my skin gets to dry and itchy.
No matter how much cream I use.

Linda S
The recipe for this journey. Move more eat less.

Jo
We have rented the pool for birthday's makes for beautiful memories.
Great family days.

Well was up at 4:30 It's going on six. Haven't been here all that time but a good part of it. Now going to go do some quilting. Darn if I don't have a pucker to undo. Undo is my middle name.
So getting up at that time will definantly be called to nap after coffee today. Talk about coffee I should make the fella's at the Legion a coffee cake maybe I will.

Take care and I'll try and keep up
See you all lighter
Linda C from Northern Ontario.

I just now found this thread/ I hope it's OK to join in this late in the game. I am 62, have MS so I am limited in some things. So far the only weight I can lift is my 213 pound body off the couch to take a walk.

That's great - keep walking! Every little bit helps, even just running errands "counts". Stay positive, and have a terrific day!

Brooke from Colorado

Wow I've missed a lot. I've been putting in a lot of extra hours at work and my DH is sick so has needed some extra TLC (since I probably gave it to him its only fair - he's a lot sicker than I was too).

I am finally starting to see the scale move down - YEAH. DH was speaking to DD on the phone and mentioned how he is easily losing while I was frustrated with my very very very slow progress. Her response: of course it will take me longer I'm a woman 50+. Its all about the hormones. Just keep reminding yourself to be patient. It might be slow, but it will eventually come off

On the colonoscopy - I tried to avoid it too...they found a polup and removed it so a good thing I finally listened to the doc. All is well, but it is good to follow through with all your screenings. Follow all the advise given here on the prep: stick to the directions. I found very cold helped it go down a bit easier. Try a straw and plug your nose - glup it down fast. Make sure you are set up with reading material and soft TP. Just remember it is only a small blip in time to get through and for a good cause.

I don't know when I'll be able to spend any time catching up with all these posts so wishing all you wonderful ladies (and man if you are still with us) a fantastic day.
Jodios

:drinker: It's another busy Tuesday,

Still playing catch up. There are almost 500 posts:noway: and we will be looking at Part 2 for February and not even two weeks for this month...we are a chatty group

Will try and catch up on the reading at lunch. Until then everyone have a great day don't forget to drink your water:drinker:

Laura 80111 in Colorado

Michelle in NC: I never understood the practice of giving up something for Lent very well. :huh: My grandma was Catholic, and if she gave up anything for Lent, I don’t know what it was. No one talked about it. I have a friend who gives up smoking and wine for Lent every year. I think it makes her feel like she’s not really addicted and that she’s in control of her life. :noway: I don’t care about the wine but I wish she’d give up the smoking permanently. And I do think she’s addicted.:grumble: I’m thinking about giving up sugar in my coffee for Lent. If I decide I like coffee well enough without sugar, I might make it permanent. On a happier and less judgmental note I’m glad your Achilles is healed enough so you can ramp up your workouts again.:bigsmile:

Meg: Congratulations on finishing your chapter!:bigsmile:

Linda C: I love the idea of making quiche in muffin tins. This could be a great way to feed the family breakfast when all the kids descend on us. I hope it happens again soon.:bigsmile:

Barbie: Enjoy your day at home.:flowerforyou:

Re Dr Oz: I think he is a vampire.:devil: He preys on people with self-image and weight problems and sucks money out of them by promoting questionable and useless products. I’m sure he gets the money from sponsors or ratings, and not directly from the viewers, but I still consider him a vampire. I guess this is my morning to be judgmental all the way around.:frown: Sorry I'm being offensive. :blushing: Here is a peace offering: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

We finally finished refinancing our house, for the umpteenth time. We are lowering our payment and our interest rate, but we now owe more than we paid in the first place because we lumped cars and boats into past refi’s. I’d be happy for a do-over on those decisions, but what is done is done.

I just saw the random acts of kindness during Lent idea, and I love the idea. I 'm going to try to do a random act of kindness at least once a week, and hopefully more.

Katla in NW Oregon

Sorry for confusion - cosisie slang for swimming costume! Jo

Happy tues.Friend had surgery and is in the recovery room.Wish she wasn`t so far away.She`s in Minn.And I`m in Il.
A Violet day.Made grandpa cinnamon rolls,working on laundry,mopped kitchen floor and made some valentines for mom and dad.
Have a great day!
HUGs
jane