WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

Brooke,
I have been in your shoes~It is a tough road to hoe... I had a AHA moment a long time ago and said to myself.. the only one who can change you is YOU.. and I did it.. it was very hard but I did it, I had 2 kids,2 jobs,and didnt know how I was going to do it.. but I forged ahead. I started eating right and walking(granted) i was much younger than.
I filed for divorce,and unfortunatly had to stay there until I could afford to move..I keep losing the weight , taking care of the kids, and working..
But I thought to myself why me, and how come.. but I had done alot of it to myself.
you will get through it. have faith..pray about it , and you have your friends here at MFP.. Bless you in your journey xoxoxox
The DH said to me this morning before he left for work, that I know the computer is fun and all but you need to look around and start cleaning:noway:
my home is not a pig pen, and I try ,but I guess I am not trying enough~geesh.so I will have to get my butt in gear and do some cleaning today since I dont do anything:grumble:

bump and prayers for you and me...

Hello everyone!:flowerforyou:

I feel like I've been gone from here forever even though it's only been since the end of last week. Don't have much time but I'll will catch up on all your posts later today! I definitely have a new goal to add for the rest of this month and probably forever. "Act the way you want to feel." Thank you for sharing this Barbie because I need this to be my new mantra and said this over and over before I fell asleep last night. I'll share this story to bring you all up to speed. My 23 yr. old stepdaughter who still lives at home because of finances, went to her boyfriends house yesterday. They have been together for quite a bit but we have yet to meet him. We were actually making plans to meet him soon. He is about the same age, lives at home as well about 45 min. away, has no car, and no job and likes to play video games. This is all we know about him. She spends all her time and gas money going to his familys house and spends the night there a lot. Anyway, she went there yesterday for her birthday and spent the night. We find out ON FACEBOOK that they are now engaged!.:noway: I flipped out and did not handle this well. I should have calmed down and not called her up. I don't regret what I said to her but I could have handled it differently. You are probably wondering why I got involved not her dad but I have been her stepmom for 12 yrs, and consider her like one of my own. Besides that, I just saw the look of shock and hurt on my DH's face and felt really bad for him. It seems like all his kids take him for granted and don't value and respect him. My own 28 yr old daughter who also still lives at home said he is a good father to his kids and wishes they would realize they could have it a lot worse. Her dad unfortunately is a different story but is still a part of her life. Okay done venting but the moral of this story is I am going to start acting more like the way I want to feel and find my zen place! I do say the serenity prayer daily which has helped with some other difficult times in the past. Thanks for listening!!!

On another note, my temp job is finally over and wouldn't you know it, I aggravated my bad shoulder on the last day, yesterday, lifting a heavy box. I was going to rejoin the gym today to resume my water classes but want to wait and see it if it settles down first, Plus, my new project is to get my Xmas stuff out of the basement because we are worried about possible flooding in the next few days. In 2006 and 2007, we got 6 feet of water in the basement from flooding as we live near a creek. The forecast doesn't look good but trying not to panic and get prepared. Those two floods we had my stepson's bedroom down there so at least don't have that much to move since he no longer lives at home.

Hugs and encouragement to all!

Kathy:drinker:

On a positive note-doing much better on water intake!:happy: Averaging 8-10 glasses a day now!

For those of you who prayed for Jackson (he od'd and was in a coma) here is what his Mom posted on her facebook today.

Jackson is cruising right along at High speed! The doctors recommended another MRI, this time for spinal chord, they did not think he was progressing with his legs as fast as everything else. Well, Jackson was not going to stand for that status...He had the MRI and the very next day he showed them, once again, with his amazing ability! He walked with the parallel bars and no other assistance!! Hallelujah!!!! He is also analyzing the fact that he has missed this semester in school; brought the subject up himself, time analysis, remorse for missing the classes, HUGE in the thought process and connection!! SO SO HAPPY!! Without all of you and GOD behind us all and Jackson's amazing will to push on through every road block that has fallen in his path, this would not be happening! Love you all!!!!!!!:) Wonder what he will do today.....

So, it sounds like he is progressing. It also sounds like he might not ever be 100%. I will keep praying, and pray that kids quit making bad decisions.

Brooke- This is not about me, it is all about you, however I want to add that I also, still walk a similar path, (except for the skinny part) as you do. I used think about all the bad things in my life and I envied others.
Back in 2009, after yet another illness, I decided to trust in the lord that I’m right where I am suppose to be and I finally came to terms with everything that has happened in my life. I can’t change the past, but I can direct my future. I now count my blessings and give Thanks for what I do have. I don’t have it all by any means and life is a daily struggle, but I do have everything I need. I have been given many blessings and I continue to receive more than I deserve.
You seem to be such a beautiful person and you help so many people, just on this thread alone (or whatever this is called) Please turn around and look at Brooke the BEAUTIFUL person that touches people’s lives, even strangers like me. Count only what blessings you do have, I’m sure you will find many more than what you thought you had.
I remind myself daily of this:
I AM ALWAYS SAFE
EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW IS REVEALED TO ME
EVERYTHING I NEED COMES TO ME IN THE PERFECT TIME, SPACE AND SEQUENCE
LIFE IS A JOY AND FILLED WITH LOVE
I PROSPER WHEREVER I TURN
I AM WILLING TO CHANGE AND TO GROW
ALL IS WELL IN MY WORLD
I am Thankful for “meeting” you via this thread and you are one of my blessings, just as is every single women on this 50+ thread.
Sometimes we need to have some self pity so that we can regroup and move forward. My many thoughts and prayers will be with you today as always. xox
Hugs and Love
Carol in WNY

Morning Ladies; A nsv for me this week I went shopping in my sisters closet, who is stylish , older but smaller than me and now without several outfits !!!!

Hugs to all those who are in need. It is so nice to know that here we can be ourselves and feel our true emotions with those who truly understand and don't judge. the weight we carry in pounds for so many of us is for this very reason. So please vent, rant, rejoice whatever!! but let us never go to Food again pile on the emotions we are here to listen and love.


Take care juanita in sunny sudbury

LisainUP – I know what you mean about the weather and it promoting “nesting” rather than getting out and about. Think that’s one of the things that prompted my most recent profile picture

Carol/Renny/Viv/Jane/et. al. – Thanks so much for your warmth, support and understanding words. Your virtual hugs started my day off with a smile:happy:

Katla – How wonderful that the Chinese Medicine doctor has been such a help with your DH’s MS. I’m glad that there is more and more acceptance (and usage) of “alternative” health care providers! Hope you have a wonderful day in Portland

Juanita – Awesome way to grow your closet (and shrink your sister’s)!!! Great NSV :flowerforyou:

Carol – I printed your words of wisdom and will use them daily too. Thanks for sharing them with me!



Brooke from Colorado

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” - - Anais Nin

“Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.”

Hi Ladies! Mid-week already!

I wanted to post a thank you here to the ladies who suggested titlenine.com for sports bras. I don't remember who it was, and there are so many pages of posts! Anyway, I made literally the perfect purchase for my running bra and I'm going to order several more. Anyone who runs who needs extra support, this place has great stuff. Fortunately, I had recently had that fitting and knew exactly what size to go for.

Thanks again.

Jackie in Cherry Hill outside of Philly

Ahhhhhh.........Brooke.......very, very sorry you are in such incredible and overwhelming pain right now. I think every relationship has some degree of accommodation but your amount of pain is just heartbreaking. Basic question---are you ultimately better off with him or without him? That's what it boils down to, every time. If one decides to stay they need to get something in their life that does fullfill them. I bet a LOT of us have been in your shoes for various amounts of time....and have had to make that decision.

I enjoy your little quotes..........you've made me smile more than once..........sincerely hope you find peace........

jannieyannie
sunny mid-Atlantic

My thoughts to all who are struggling right now. It can only get better. - that's the best thing about hitting bottom!

I have just eaten my delicious, extremely filling Turkey Burgers. I process turkey fillet with scallions, garlic, chilli, grated carrot, thawed frozen spinach, parsley, fresh mint, and Worcestershire Sauce, salt and pepper and dry fry the burgers. Can't believe this is diet food! I had it with 1 1/2 oz rice and zucchini in fresh tomato sauce along with lots of piri piri sauce as I like my food spicy. I have enough burger left to make sandwiches tomorrow. I used to make them without the veg incorporated, but I found them a bit dry. This way they are moist.

I am off to Paris next Monday for a two night trip with old school friends. We went there together when we were 16. I hope I can lose another lb before then as they haven't seen me since September. It seems to take me 2 weeks now to shed that lb.

Love to all