WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy weekend.

The ticker finally ticked down to zero today. YEAH. (Nothing like self promotion right?)

Hugs.

Lin in Central Iowa

Bump. Hope to chime in tomorrow. Marcia - Virginia newbee....tired. :yawn:

Gym today: exercise class, weight machines and bike. Then a quiet day; long phone conversation with my best friend......who has been my friend since kindergarten.......unfortunately 2 states away. But we speak often, so we manage. Hoping for a resolution in Boston; it just gets more awful. One of my daughter's friends from h.s.........a brilliant girl, is at M.I.T. ---I've been thinking of her all day and hoping she hasn't been too scared.

Lora......hoping you are feeling better, great loss, 2.5, yeah! You live in my fav. city, haven't been there for ages, though

Grandmallie.......will try to find your radio station; I like variety

Michele in N.C.....another one who forgot sunscreen, we must remember!!! Did the same thing last week-end

Gonzamm....yes, a good cry helps sometimes

DeDee........finding clothes that fit is the best part of cleaning closets........I got into a pair of pants that I swear didn't zip 2 wks. ago just last night!!

Jane .....stay dry and enjoy your new home

Lin........Congrats on reaching zero, great job!!!!

yanniejannie mid-Atlantic/storms

Viv - have fun at your team building day!

DeeDee - do you have to continue regularly with the acupuncturist to keep the swelling down?

katla - do you mean how Mexican Train domineos got started or how we (Newcomers) got started? Newcomers got started because one lady just took the ball and went with it (got things going)

jane - take care

jmkmomm - I don't like those windstorm hand dryers in bathrooms, either. I haven't figured out why places would use them.

Lin - big congrats to you!

gonzamm - I agree, you ARE NOT a terrible person, you are someone who is concerned about the feelings of others.

Today started out going to the Y, did 30 minutes of speed intervals (ran for 30 seconds, walked at a fast rate for 1 minute) then did 30 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical (sprint for 30 seconds, recover for 1 minute). Then I did a bit of shopping -- finally found a few bras that fit me at a price I was willing to pay, then went to mahjongg since it was raining and maj'd 4 times, went food shopping (hmmmm...there are some things I know I bought but I don't find them), then stopped at the Health Food store to get some of the Arctic Zero, home to have dinner.

Tomorrow I'll go to yoga.

yannijannie - it certainly feels good to find clothes that didn't fit you before, doesn't it. That and putting clothes that are too big for you in a bag to give to the Salvation Army....it doesn't get much better than that

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Good morning gorgeous girlies from bright blue skies in UK. We have sun!!!

Just stopping by at the mo to mark my spot & send hugs, prayers & good thoughts to all affect by the sad events in Boston. Will catch up with reading & check back later.

Interesting fact - I found Chobani yogurt here in UK yesterday!!

Take care all.

Geri in England

Good morning ladies from a London with blue skies

Unfortunately the view from the gallery window is completely blocked by an enormous crane which is parked outside whilst lifting something on to the roof across the road. I'm hoping it isn't going to be there too long.

I haven't really been around much this week, what with hospital visits etc. I also went for colonic hydrotherapy on Wednesday as recommended by my doctor. At the hospital I was told that I have chronic and severe IBS and that there's not an awful lot they can do about it. Yay! Just what I wanted to hear .... oh, maybe not.

Anyway, onwards and upwards.

My DD and I took the grandtwins to the farm yesterday where they got to play with lambs, tiny kids, piglets and llamas amongst other things. We all had great fun and I'm not entirely sure who was most exhausted at the end of the day! Precious times. It's hard to believe that 3 years ago this week, my daughter took her pregnancy test and now we have these two adorable little humans racing around in our hearts. Life is such a miracle.

Gosh, I have to do some work!

I'll be back soon.

Love to all.

Amanda x

Good Morning, happy to be back

Morning everyone,
im up and dressed and it is raining here but will be off to the gym in a few minutes,
Yanni , if you want to find that radio station online- look for the office of radio and television-WJMJ i think that is how is worded on-line.
Hope everyone is enjoying there weekend, if the rain stops soon, the tree guy should be coming. will check in later, and thank goodness they finally got that guy in Boston, can you imagine living in the neighborhood with all that going on?

Good morning lovely ladies one and all, hoping everyone has a terrific day! It is finally (for now) warm enough in the afternoons to get outside, which definitely makes me and my dog much happier. I do get bored on the stationary bike day after day, I much prefer getting out and walking the lake and gazing upon the gorgeous Rocky Mountains (Pikes Peak was actually pink a few moments ago, sunrise glowing off the snow-capped peak) - - beautiful way to start the day, feel blessed I can see it out my front window:happy:

YannieJannie – Great NSV with the “new” pants zipping up!

Barbie – Your exhaustion is definitely of the “earned” variety

Geri in England – Yay for sunshine!!! Hope you enjoy the Chobani (it’s my favorite)

CityJane – Awesome that the stubborn weight finally let go! As for making the rest of us jealous, speaking for myself “Mission Accomplished”! Hope you have a fun and memorable trip. And congrats for your self-directed workout, you are a shining example

Viv – Glad the hospital stuff is now done and over with. Your trip to the farm sounds lovely (made me long to play with baby animals)

Kathyszoo – Excellent progress! Sorry to hear your shoulder is still troubling you, I so understand about not wanting to spend time/money on medical issues when you’re unemployed. Good luck at the rummage sale finding pants that stay up (and yes, I think cleaning your purses out counts!)


Brooke from Colorado
(who shares the quote below only because it made her laugh, not that it applies here)

“Deja poo – that feeling that you’ve heard this cr&p before.” :laugh: :laugh:

Good morning all,
I am so excited three days this week with three days at work, no chocolate candy/work candy bowls. A little proud of this change in pattern. We'll see, this coming week. My son says try some discipline mom. Ok, I can do it.
I love my life, my loved ones and my little dog Cody, she's a Brittany and won a few ribbons. Like another child, well maybe not quite, but it's great to cuddle with her and DH at night.
I ramble....
Grandmallie - I want a grandbaby so much....may have to rent/borrow one. My son is going into the foreign services; so he is focused elsewhere.
Yanniejannie....a quiet day is good!
Barbiecat....Thinner This Year...thanks, I am going to pick that up; better yet, I can use my birthday iPad, still don't default to that, not comfortable with it yet.
Geri...I guess you know the great advantages of Chobani; we live on the plain and put 4oz of fruit in it every morning...I love it.
Looks like Boston is over. God is in charge.
Cityjane....congrats on the milestone! Have a great time.
Amanda...enjoy those precious moments with the grandtwins - that's so nice to think about; I love it!
Have a great weekend all...so nice to have some unstructured hours/days. I love my life.

Marcia
Northern VA

Good morning everyone – apologies for being MIA but it’s been a crazy week at work. I’ve been overwhelmed with grief and oddly guilt – but we’re trying to trudge forward. I’ll be taking over my manager’s duties while she’s out for surgery and whatever comes after, so I’ll probably be even busier. My biggest goal will be to manage my own stress levels and to be as supportive as possible for her. Still, I’m extremely sad and a bit in shock.

It’s very windy here – I dreamed we had a tornado (DH said we under a warning last night) and was racing around trying to remember where you’re supposed to go. Crazy. I need desperately to work in the yard today but with the wind and severe temperature drop I may have to wait. I did get a bit of a reprieve for tomorrow in that I can work in the yard during the day because the game I thought we were going to during the day is actually tomorrow night. Here’s to a productive weekend!

Brooke, when I was in school and DS was just a tiny tot I used to take him over Austin Bluffs Pkwy by UCCS to the daycare each morning. We thought about stopping to take a picture each day – the mountain is such a beautiful way to gauge the changing seasons. I never got tired of looking at it.

Kathy, congrats on the loss and yes, I think any cleaning counts!

DeeDee, that is a terrible storm! I’m so sorry about the trees but glad they didn’t do any damage to property. It’s the trouble with living with nature . . . :laugh:.

CityJane, if I were going to Paris I would be thinking it was Monday every day :laugh:. Good for you for sticking with it! It was how I started too – not DH but my BIL would come over and work out with me every morning. We did that for about 4 ½ months – but DH hated it and then BIL found a job so now it’s just me. Fortunately it was long enough for the “habit” to take.

Amanda, I’m sorry to hear about the IBS – it’s a tenacious and annoying disease in that there’s not a lot they can do. So much fun with the grandbabies!

Lin, WOW!!! congratulations on hitting your goal – and smashing it!

Lora, congrats on the loss – that’s a great movement for one week. I hope your stomach bug moves along too.

Yanniejannie – the end is within sight! Yay. Enjoy the sun.

Joyce, I’m sorry to hear you’re getting ill too. I hope you feel better soon. It’s very interesting to read about your experiences with MS and the treatment. I have an aunt (by marriage – no family history) with MS – she’s lived a very long and happy life so far.

Sue, I’m in the same boat – have been away for too many days to catch up but trying to do a little now. Thanks for the tip on finding the forum on the iphone.

Michele, especially after being indoors a lot during the winter, sunscreen on the first days out is critical. I learn that lesson year after year after year . . . :laugh:. You would think with vitiligo I would have learned by now. What is a pergola?

Gonzamm, I’m like you. I suspect we all are in our own way. I cry less now than when I was younger, but I’m also less volatile than I was too. Please don’t feel guilty or terrible – what you’re doing is healthy and sane (I’m assuming you’re not letting your emotions rule you though :laugh: ).

Barbie, I love how much joy you get from your world – you remind me always to enjoy the things I do and not regard them as a chore.

Poor Viv. I’m so glad I work from home and don’t have to play office politics with teambuilding lol. DH hates it with the passion of a thousand suns – and it never seems to help him anyway, he’s just not a team person. I suspect if it were designed around food he might feel differently though :laugh:.

Lucy, I’ve been seeing a lot of people saying what a scary world we live in. We manage to persevere despite the harshness of our world – it’s a grand element of our humanity. I always think of my children as a gift to future generations – that I raised them to make the world a better place, and they are. We are all praying for peace.

JaneM – you found an apartment? That’s great, I hope. Stay safe.

Renny, we all need to remember that. I was talking to one of our developers about that this week – she is in a pretty high-stress area because everyone needs their reports yesterday, and she (like me) wants to please the customers. There’s only so much we can do though – and we aren’t any good to anyone if we’re too stressed to do a proper job. I hope you find some peace and comfort with whatever role you’ve landed in at work.

Marcia, congratulations on taking on that personal challenge and winning!

Katla, I’m glad to hear your DH had a good experience with the acupuncturist. I’ve heard terrific things about them (haven’t ever felt the need for one before). The Gardens in Portland are sooooo pretty! We used to go when I was a child, and to the Rose Test Gardens, and feed the ducks. It’s one of my fondest memories.

Jmkmomm – I do hope you’re finding a place in your life to fill those empty holes where your marriage was supposed to be. You sound strong and lovely.

Meg, so sad to hear about all the relationship troubles. I actually became active on the internet for the first time in trying to find out answers to why my (second) marriage was such a disaster when it started with such promise. I only have answers for myself, not anyone else, but I can say if it weren’t for my cat, who came into my life quite unexpectedly but gave me a place to channel all the love and devotion I wanted to give but couldn’t, I wouldn’t still be here (in this marriage, not suicidal!). It’s a tough thing to figure out.

Rori, my son is celebrating the winter that never ends – but he’s doing it while on break from work. I spoke to him for a minute yesterday – he was at the top of Copper, which reopened for the weekend in light of all the new snow. In the real world it’s quite a pain, isn’t it? :laugh:.

Michele, I love your idea of snacking on a vinegary snack when a sugar craving hits. I’m going to try that!

Kathy (plantlady) – welcome back! I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom from diabetes – as I’m sure you know it’s something of an epidemic, but it can be contained! Sad story – a friend of mine was speaking on the phone to another friend who has diabetes, had been trying to lose weight and get healthy but had backslid – anyway, she said she wasn’t feeling well. The friend called the paramedics and headed over there, but by the time she got there 4 minutes later the friend was gone. It’s such an awful disease. I hope you come back and lean on us to help you stay healthy and fit.

Welcome Liz – now you’re one of us .

Robin, they wanted you to come in with strep? What is wrong with your company? Would they let you take a sick day if you have a doctor’s note? That just seems wrong. P.S. I think you look terrific.

Kathy, I’m glad you survived and weren’t flooded out. Dealing with flooding is terrible. I’m so sorry to hear about your SD’s grand “announcement.” I’m sure she didn’t think it through.

Grandma – wow, your family sounds amazing and tough despite all the hardships. I’m sorry your DD is ill. Sometimes it’s easier to find a target for blame than to focus on the reality of it. I hope you’re taking care of yourself – keep coming back for support. Getting out of the house will help you too, especially now that the weather is turning nice.

Cheryl, I’m so happy to hear that bit of good news about Jackson. We all pray for children to stop making bad decisions. What a world it will be then.

Brooke, reading backwards and scrolled back to your post. I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. I’ve most definitely been there, up to and including the crying (which makes my heart hurt). As to a job, ping me. Depending on your skill set, my company just opened a new office in your town and may have something.

OK, the sun is peeking out and I have to go do something. I am sending healing thoughts for everyone who is suffering now – and hope we all find some extra strength as we polish and refine our best selves.

Cheers,

M.

Hi my wonderful friends. Hope you all have a start to a good weekend. I putzed around all morning, now it’s time to get some work done. Yesterday my fitness buddy at work and I went for a walk at a little after 8 and boy was it chilly! We walked the longest marked route (0.67 miles) and my pedometer only registered about .2 of a mile. But it did register over 800 steps, so I don’t know what to think. I check it with my steps sometimes and it’s either way short or way too many. Maybe I just haven’t
figured out where to put it yet?

Rori: I’m with you! Where is spring???

Robin: I hope you feel better soon! I simply don’t understand businesses that treat their employees like that. Sure come to work and give everyone else what you have and we’ll pay you for it! OMG

Barbie: thank you for the information about the pedometers. I didn’t know that.

Michele: a pergola! We have one that covers our entire deck. It’s white PVC and we have maroon and grey striped awnings, plus pull down side shades since our deck is on the west side of the house. We love it and couldn’t use the deck without it!

City jane: glad your hip is better

Kathy: welcome to our group and glad you are back. Looking forward to getting to know you

Liz: you joined just by being here! Welcome!

Brooke: a gratitude journal…what a great idea!

Gail: safe travels and enjoy the wedding!

Katla: sounds like Chinese medicine has brought many benefits. I am thinking about hypnosis. Hubby wants me to try acupuncture for my back pain.

Jodios: sounds like we are weather twins! UGH is right!

Kathyzoo: I haven’t been here as much as usual, so I missed the story about the engagement, but you sound disappointed and I am sorry for that. I hope what ever this issue is you can get it resolved! Sending you good thoughts

Grandma: welcome to our group! It does sound like you have much to cope with. Little short daily walks would be a great way to start!

Lora: congratulations on the weight loss and I sure hope you feel better soon!

Joyce: please don’t send that bug to Nebraska next! Hope you feel better too!

MaryTN: welcome back!

Sue: stress is my middle name! I’m trying to spend some “me” time each day. Today was lounging for a few hours drinking coffee this morning and I did not allow myself to say “I should be working”!

Viv: “team building” usually makes me cranky!

DeeDee: bare closets mean shopping!

Lucy: I too was glued to the news about Boston; I even had it playing on my computer at work, something I have never done before

Lin: congrats on that ticker! What a great idea to do one with goals!

M: I am so grateful that my hubby is the love of my life and my true soul mate. We make a fabulous team and when one of us gets overwhelmed or too fatigued with the kids, the other one steps in for a while. We are very opposite and have different strengths so we have learned how to make that work to our advantage.

Well I have missed some I know. Hugs to all who need them (or want them!). Take care, meg from chilly Omaha.

Hello, Ladies!
Just checking in before I head to SD to take care of mom. Caught up on some posts, but will wait until I get there to respond, if there's still room on the thread.

Still getting cramps. Some days are worse than others. Hope they end soon.

Mom is being released on Monday. They had to keep her a few more days to do a blood transfusion. Her hemoglobin was way low. We will be getting her set up with some home health and Visiting Angels while I am there. Her heart failure is advancing. Doubt she'll make it to the end of the year.

Work is still moving at a frantic pace. Grateful that I can work remotely this week and not lose any PTO or get behind.

Mom lives at the bottom of a really big hill, so my plan is to walk that a couple times a day. Also bringing my suit so I can swim laps at the rec center if time allows.

Congrats to all of you who have reached milestones this week. And to those who are struggling: Chin up! This, too, shall pass.

Be kind to yourselves!

Jane in SLC

Hello Ladies! I am happy to have found this thread! I am 55 yrs old and live in Meadville, Pa. I will bump so I can add more later!

Hi Ladies Hope your weekend is going well. We woke up to snow all over again I don't think well ever get warm again!

Have been out walking everyday anyway, and have been averaging 3kms. or so my pedometer says , certainly need to do more but it's better than nothing like I was doing just a few months ago. Starting slow with everything and have not gotten discouraged like in the past. as well as having all your knowledge to draw from. Well congrats to those who are doing well and hugs for those who are struggeling


Take care Juanita in sudbury