WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2013

It has been a good day. We visited with neighbors and had dinner with a group of sailing friends. We had fresh Dungeoness crab. YUM. The food was great and so was getting to see our friends. I'm under my calories but don't expect to see a loss tomorrow. :noway: :bigsmile:

Katla in NW Oregon

Just changed my profile to show our grandson Ethan. He is such a happy little boy (most of the time) :laugh: I've just made his christening cake so that is baking & the house smells wonderful. Thankfully I don't like fruit cake.

Good luck to the London Marathon runners today. There are so many signs that say "For Boston".

Geri in England

Michele, why don't you have a look at skinnytaste.com for recipes. There is a whole long list down the side with ideas for potluck, snacks etc. I love the Easy no crust spinach and feta pie, which you can cut into portions and stick a cocktail stick in. It's delicious! Or my turkey burgers I posted earlier are fab and just great for a barbecue.
When I said I moved to the country I meant I moved from London into the English countryside. It's quite a big change for me as I lived in London for 40 years. We have no shop in our village, but two pubs! Luckily the train up to London is a short drive away and takes 1 1/2 hours as I go up often to see my grandson and love art galleries and exhibitions. The foreign films I love and used to go to the cinema for I now watch via Lovefilm on the TV so I am not deprived. Yesterday I watched a French film called Paris, to get me in the mood for my trip tomorrow.
I have checked in on line this morning , but haven't put a bag together yet.
DH had a dizzy turn yesterday evening after his trip to the football, but is a bit better today. He has had it before, something to do with the inner ear I suspect. I am hoping my knee holds up with all the walking in Paris. I will strap it when I am there to give it a little support.
Getting excited now! I am planning to have an apple in my handbag for when I feel a bit hungry mid afternoon. Maybe some almonds. I used to get awful hypos, but since I have lost weight they are not so bad, but I do get awfully hungry at that time of day. When you are at home it's easy to make something healthy, but walking about or in a hotel - ???
Love to all. I always liked this quote,

"Who are you pretending not to be?"

Hi lovely ladies. I have a rotten headache today so will only stop by for a couple of minutes.

JaneSD: sending prayers for you and your mom.

Reallymary: glad things are getting back to normal in beloved Boston

Joyce: I bet you are a bit dehydrated! Drink up!

Polly: glad you are feeling better. I had a string of those sinus infections too. As a mother of two foreign-born children who came here not speaking English I say bless you and all ESL teachers!

Barbie: do you count the steps you get while walking and doing your line dance?

Sharon: are you drinking enough water? Eating enough fiber (25-30 grams a day)? Also don’t cut your calories too low.

Hungry Joyce: I hope you found something yummy but healthy to fill up on.

Brooke: DD#1 has a slightly better attitude this week. She has not moved out but did get a new job at Don and Millie’s (fast-ish food restaurant). They said how many hours she works a week is up to her….she has said that before so I’m not sure she is getting that right. Benny’s surgery is the 29th.

Michele: I’d be unhappy with those alterations too! I hope your friend can fix the dress.

Amanda: you’re still sick? Or I guess having trouble with your IBS? BLEH Hope you feel better soon!

Geri: cute pic!

Not much else to add today. Time for more motrin. I also have been having pain in my right elbow and today woke up to find it swollen and full of fluid. GRRRRRRRR Time for an ice pack! I swear I am an orthopedic nightmare. Well, take care everyone. Meg from pretty nice Omaha

Peaches, glad you had a good day with Sis and Mom . I really, really those days. Mom is in Heaven now and my Sis and I just don't take the same amount of time to get together anymore. Consider yesterday a learning experience, now you know what not to eat!!! I used to have 2 Azalea bushes but my bushes crowded them out. Only one of them is left standing. My husband doens't like to trim the bushes at all. he feels they are a protection for the house, both in sun and no one can see in the house. Boy is he right on that. He does not believe in curb appeal! I do love it when this little azalea bush breaks out and I can see it.

Joyce from southern Indiana

Afternoon everyone. Having another great day - the sun even peaked out for awhile. :glasses: Had fun teaching yoga this morning. Had another big class. I can't wait to retire so I can teach more often.:bigsmile:

Talked to both my kids - always makes for a great day. Since finals are coming up I decided it was care package time again. I backed oatmeal raisin cookies (it was my DS's turn to choose) and they are so yummy. Adding jerky and sour candies to their packages - that should get them through all those late study nights.:drinker:

DS told us that shortly after school is over he is going to WI to meet his girlfriends parents and he wants us to come visit him at school this summer so we can meet her too. I guess it's getting serious between them. He and his GF both have lab jobs at school over the summer so will be together over the break.

We are picking up our DD from school Mother's Day weekend. I'll be lugging her stuff up and down stairs and then driving for many hours but we will be together and that's what counts. :smooched:

Well got to go put up some brown rice for our chinese stir fry tonight. I really need to pack up those cookies soon because I hear them calling my name. :laugh:

Have a great rest of the weekend. Jodios :flowerforyou: :smooched: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Happy Sunday, Friends. My NBA and MLB teams have both lost their games today, but I'm still having a great day. Got to sleep in, did 30 minutes on the recumbent bike, then got an early start on my workload for next week :laugh:

Joyce –I can relate to you, DH and Melody. Our kitty Mars shares a special bond with my husband that just melts my heart. As I write this, they are napping together.

Polly – Can only imagine the stresses of being an ESL teacher. Bless you for the special attention and extra energy you give to your students.:flowerforyou:

Barbie- Your friend is blessed to have you near. I'm sure the walk together was healing.

Grandmallie = Your DGD is a cutie. :smooched: What is the picture in your ticker?

Jodios – I salute your NSV at the grocery store. With your excellent food choices you’ll have the cholesterol down soon, for sure.:drinker:

Sharon – Stay the course. I always sigh when I see the “5 week” projection weight when I post my food. At this point in my life, the weight is just so stubborn. Commitment and persistence with MFP and this support group is the only advice I can provide to you. Also, be sure to try on your clothes as many times the scale can be so arbitrary, but your jeans don’t lie.

Michelle – Sorry you had a bad experience with alterations. :mad: I feel really lucky my local dry cleaner has a true master. I just took my favorite little black dress to her. Because it is lined, and has to be brought in and hemmed up quite a bit, it is going to run me $30, but that’s so much easier than finding a new dress. It’s rare that I dress up, but I’m giving a speech in Boise this week at a gala fundraiser = stressing over this! :embarassed:

Katla – Fresh crabs are one of my all-time favorite foods. I’ll bet you get great ones in the PNW.

Geri – Thanks for sharing picture of darling Ethan. Made me smile. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

CityJaneLondos- You are smart to bring your own healthy munchies on your trip. I am pulling for you to make smart choices in the face of many temptations that look so benign when we’re away from home. You can do it. Bon voyage. :drinker:

Meg – hope the headache and other body pains have diminished. No fun on a weekend. :sad:

YannieJannie-WoW! Love the story of the older runner with artificial hip. You are so lucky to have these inspirational models of courage, health and fitness around you.

I need some advice ladies. I'm shopping for a new blender that can handle tougher fruits and veges. My girlfriend swears by her VitaMix purchased on QVC. I just don't know if a $400 blender is really worth all that....I'd love to hear from those of you who have used one or have something comparable.

Poerava: the vitamix is worth every hot, red cent. I use mine every single day and have never regretted paying the bounty, lol.

Jackie

I am exhausted after a very very busy weekend. No time to catch up but I wanted to post a picture of me riding my dirty little white girl today. Hopefully I can finally start losing again now that I am riding again,.