WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2013

Good morning all,

Last night we saw a mouse in our family room…..EEEWWWW!!! Don’t know how he got in, but I’m a city girl and not used to mice, so I was really freaked out. I sure hope he didn’t bring his family with him. I have not seen mouse “droppings”, so I’m hoping it’s an isolated sighting. DH is going to get some traps today. We’re having Mother’s day dinner, and with my luck, he’ll make an appearance when company is here. :embarassed: Now, of course, I’m afraid to be barefoot in the house, and was scared this morning to go down and exercise, but I put on my big girl pants and did it anyway. He had the good sense not to show his face. I thought Milo would chase it (he sure chases squirrels and rabbits), but did he? NO WAY!!! He just yawns and lays down.:grumble: This is when a cat comes in handy!

:flowerforyou: Meg – A belated Happy Birthday!

:sick: Carol – Feel better soon.

Barbie – I love lavender, and I love ice cream…..but I never heard of lavender ice cream!

:huh: Colograndma – What is “ditch water”?

:noway: Joy – I can’t even believe you have the energy to post with all of your infections. I had pneumonia once and couldn’t even get out of bed! Took me a month to recover!

Brroke – Glad to hear of your successful bra purchase. You must feel like a million bucks!

:flowerforyou: Laura – Gardening is hard work, but the results are so rewarding, aren’t they?

:happy: Kathy – Congrats on your amazing weight loss so far. Hope the knee feels better.

Robin – Healing thoughts going out for your dad.

:grumble: Bennie – I feel your pain! I never know what to wear….burning up…..then FREEZING COLD! GRRRRRR…..

:laugh: Michele – You crack me up with your bowling stories!

:laugh: DeeDee – I could never run in the rain with my dog as he is scared to go out in it! Forget about it if thunder is involved! I swear I think he could hold it for days!

I’m hoping to come home to a “mice free” zone tonight.

Congrats to everyone who are working so hard and having success and healing thoughts to all who are hurt or sick.


Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:

I've read posts on here before and thought, "This seems like a fun group". So decided to jump in! I'm an RN who was great at giving other people support and advice on life and health, but didn't listen well to myself. About 16 months ago, I decided it was time to work on me. I've lost 42 pounds on MFP, but a total of 60 pounds since I made my decision to change. My husband decided to join me which made it easier to stay lower cal. (Love that man)
So goals for May: 1) Exercise for 1/2 hour minimum at least 4 days per week--have been doing 3 consistently up till now.
2) Stay at or below my "allowed" MFP calories--includes eating back exercise calories
3) Prepare at least one new lower cal meal or revision of old favorites that are low calorie weekly.
Jeri in IL

Good Morning Vit F's. I've finally caught up with everything but won't attempt to post individually. We have a rainy day in TX today. We're all packed and ready to go to Dallas for DGKs play tonight but it's storming right now so we'll wait it out.
I finally ordered some of the books that have been recommended by various people on
this thread. It is really an eye opener when you read the nutrition and exercise recommendations. I thought I was doing pretty good with my food choices but not so much the exercise. Anyway, I'll keep reading and adjusting as I go.
Happy Belated birthday to MEG.
Someone said they were moving to TX and I was wondering where in TX.
Off to DS's for his birthday tonight (and the play) then we're heading to his ranch for Mother's Day weekend. It's a lot of fun out there but they are doing remodeling before they move furniture in so we sleep on air mattresses. Unfortunately the last time we went, our mattress leaked air and we woke up on the hard floor!
Best wished to all who are having health issues or surgery. Spring is coming so everything will be better.
Sue in TX

:ohwell: Whew, we are one girl short and answering calls asap here. Was able to get up for a minute and go to the cafeteria and get some fruit, but not walk today. So my exercise tally will not be as good.

DH is at home unloading 30 more cinder blocks for our raised bed veggie gardens.... The weather finally cleared and he could do that today.

NSV for today.... we have a Lapidary club meeting right after I get off, so only have time for a quick sandwich and go across town to the meeting. So he is going to have the sandwichs ready (which I am totally spoiled, he has dinner waiting for me each night), but we normally would have potato chips.... and he said he was going to go get some cut fruit to have with the sandwiches. Aww, he is even trying to help!

I got brave a measured myself.... let's just say you can tell I have a sit down job with my hip size.... :embarassed:

Dee Dee: hope your teeth problem gets worked out.

:laugh: Lucy : "Ditch Water".... irrigation water for the yard and garden. Via canal systems that run through all of the town with water from a river in town (we have 2 ). If you live in a subdivision like we do, each subdivision has a large pump, which pumps out water from one of the canals, and put it into pipes running through the subdivision at a certain time during the day. Sorta upsaled irrigation ditch for farming.

Well, must run.... was just asked to work a hour overtime as well. Hugs to all, and welcome newbies!

Connie
~colograndma~

Katla, I am on Medicare but have an advantage plan instead of a suplement and have no problems getting my Avonex for my MS. Now it's expensive until I get into the catastrophic period which is always in March. But Medicare itself doesn't pay for it, it's whatever company you have the advantage plan through. My advantage plan also pays for my Silver Sneakers plan free so my membership to the Y is free.

HI to all my buddies here~ I had a great birthday. We went to one of my favorite restaurants…Johnny’s…it’s been here since 1922 and has the best steaks ever! Needless to say I wasn’t good on calories with a drink, a glass of wine, an appetizer, etc. But I did cut my steak and au gratin potatoes in half and only had the bleu cheese crumbles on my salad instead of a dressing. We had cake on a pink table cloth with pink cups, forks, and plates, and then my DH opened the blinds so I could see my new windchimes and garden “pretty”. I don’t know what to call it. It has a spike with a cup thing on top. Another pole is balanced in the cup and on one end is a bunch of leaves and on the other end is a dog and cat hugging. It’s really cute but I’m not sure I described it well.

I also went out to lunch to Olive Garden and had a lower cal entrée so I guess overall I didn’t do too badly.

I got my fitbit yesterday and don’t see how it can be accurate without putting in your stride size. I wore it to bed to have it monitor my sleep and it says I was in bed for 16 ½ hours (I wish) and awakened 42 times! I must have done something wrong LOL!

Grandmallie: I didn’t know you were a dental assistant! What an interesting career. Why is hubby displeased with the cruise line?

Katla: well keep us informed about hubby. I forgot mothers day is coming soon; my brother usually arranges to have flowers placed on mom’s grave; I guess I better check.

Skinny: welcome to the site!

Cookie: I hope you feel better! I know hwat you mean about no life because work eats it all.

Barbie: thanks so much for the beautiful birthday banner!

Yanniejannie: thanks for the special shout out!

Connie: sounds like you got a real workout moving bricks!

Ddellner: have you emailed fitbit? They only have email customer service

Michele: busy as always! Here the walmarts don’t’ require you to bring the ads. They just do the matches. Most of the clerks
know them, but I write them down just in case. My favorite cashier gives me ones I don’t even know about!

Joy: I think it is so important that you are eating only healthy foods ! Good for you! Holy cow…take those meds and drink your water and send someone else for the groceries! Take care!

Viv: I bet you can find 10 minutes to get some exercise in

Linda: hope you are doing fine and you are on the mend!

Brooke: OMG I laughed til I cried at your picture! That is fabulous! I hate meetings too.

Juanita: thanks for the birthday wishes

Jane; no you were right…the birthday was the 8th but you all are spoiling me so much I may have to have another one!

Laura: I’m with you; I have studied my folks very carefully so as not to do what they did and end up like them. That sounds bad, but I think you know what I mean.

Glenda : thanks for the lovely birthday wish! Glad you are finally seeing some spring

Jodios: thanks for sharing! I bet you are so glad to be over the plateau

Kathy: we did end up having fun at the zoo although I really didn’t want to go. I got some good walking in and some time with people I like and I got to watch the penguins, which I adore.

Robin: I hope your dad is doing better today. Did you get down (up?) to see him?

Renny: yay for the loss in measurements! I hope you got rid of the headache.

Bennie: I forgot to mention earlier that one of my gifts was a battery powered fan for those hot flashes I mean power surges!

DeeDee: did you get your water in?

Lin: I used to order from Burpee all the time. Now that we are getting our garage cleared out I may have room to put in one of their greenhouses and start some things from seed

Jmv: welcome to the group! I think you have to just pick whatever page you want to start reading on; I don’t think you can reverse the order.

DrKatie: what do you teach? I am done with students til October….HOORAY

Jmkmomm: I hope the report from the monitor is good!

Liz: I hope things settle down for you at work!

Brookland: I wonder if your scales are justcaibrated differently/ That seems pretty drastic to me. Oh, welcome to the group by the way!

Someone had a cat and mouse story. We used to have these 2 cats ( I still have one and he’s 18). The other one was pounding around the kitchen one night and the ex and I got up to investigate and when we turned on the light, there she was with a mouse tail hanging out of her mouth! The old man (the 18 year old cat) took one look at that, literally shrieked and hid under the bed for 3 days. The ex took the cat out to the porch and was shaking her trying to get her to drop it. It was frosty outside and he was in his underwear. Right about then a cop rolled by and of course…..had to stop…..to see what was going on…..by the end of the ordeal we had 3 cops at the house; a city cop, a county cop, and a state patrol person! I’m sure they laughed their a**es off for hours! I was very tempted to lock the door, but was afraid the cat would run away (she was never out).

Well my lovely friends thank you again for all your warm birthday wishes. Sure makes a 29 year old feel young! Take care. Meg from now beautiful Omaha

Oh, ps Benny Beagle had all his stiches out today. He is off all meds and no more wierd food or activity restrictions! YAY!

Hello, all..........this will be short as I'm pretty much done in. Tai chi and yoga tonight. Had a nice visit with a neighbor this am; took her some of the strawberries I picked yesterday; which I'm enjoying also---good thing they are so low in calories. Saw the movie "Mud" today; also with a friend----excellent, enjoyed it very much. Had dinner at Cracker Barrel; just ham, green beans and carrots. Down a half pound this am.

Someone mentioned an author; think it was Nora Roberts; good to know there are some other bookworms here. I do read a lot, mostly forgetable mystery type stuff, but about a year ago I read a book---The Art of Racing In The Rain----fabulous!!!! Have passed it around and been told by more than one person that it was the best book they ever read. So, if anyone is looking for a good read, keep it in mind.

Congrats to everyone with NSVs and good vibes and hugs to those who need them. Time for hot chocolate and bed soon.

G'nite,
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

Hi all
thoughts in prayers for all who are suffering in one way or another congrats to all with their successes.

Loved the cat stories, when I was younger my mom had me go down to the basement to check on some washing our cat followed me I seen a mouse screamed and jumped up on the dryer the cat jumped up on the dryer and hide behind me. She did finally catch the mouse after it was in the mouse trap.

Had another good day stayed below my calories and that was even before I exercised. Had a good work out tonight my DB's girlfriend and I went for another 3 mile + walk tonight we also add a small hill tonight. Took us about 75-80 minutes. I also did really well on my steps today 15,538 the best so far this week. We did make a plan tonight to walk one of the bigger hills in are town the weekend of labor day. Well going to have my nightly tea and go to bed. Everyone take care and have a great tomorrow.:flowerforyou:

Did 45 minutes of TammiLee Webbs' "I Want That Body" DVD. Had lots of help from Loki...lol Planning to go to water aerobics tomorrow, but first I'll stop at the Humane Society and drop off our aluminum. Today is my day to volunteer for the Green room. I'm going to take a bottle of cocktail sauce that I had left over from Mexican Train to the soup kitchen, also give Lynette some of the fudge that I made. But first, the stone is going to be delivered. Depending on when that's delivered will determine if I take the cocktail sauce with me and just keep it in the refrig at the Green Room and take it to the soup kitchen after volunteering or if they come earlier, I'll take it before I go. After the Green Room I'd like to stop at one food store to get what's on sale since it's on my way home. Update: I took it before I went. Also stopped at Lynette's office and gave her some of the fudge I made and a coupon for cereal that her hubby eats.

dovergopp - sounds like you made good decisions

Joy - so glad you're feeling better

brookland - welcome! You did fantastic posting. Keep coming back. Awesome weight loss and those trousers falling down! What an image....lol Doesn't it feel great?

Well, it FINALLY stopped raining here...for now. I understand there's supposed to be more rain later in the week...oh fun. Did one load of laundry early today, now have another in, will put one in tonight. Our hamper was overflowing. See, we're on septic and the year our house was built there was a VERY bad drout so they didn't put in a lawn. We never did because we knew we were going to be building the garage and then the pool so we thought "why bother, the trucks and all are just going to tear it up"

That Wii guy showed a loss (very small), which surprised me since I'd had some of the Arctic Zero ice cream (I was having a hot flash and needed something cool)

cityjane - sounds like you had an amazing walk!

drvvork - when is the move planned for?

DeeDee - I'm excited, too, to see SUNSHINE. We put a tarp down so that when they deliver the river rock they can put it on the tarp so not as much will get imbedded into the ground. Vince was saying how he's so out of breath with doing that little that he may not go to the gun club reception tonight. I did tell them that I would bring some card tables there for mahjongg. Honestly, I don't really HAVE to take them, but I also think it might be good for him to get out, even for just a little. He needs to build himself up, constantly babying yourself isn't good.

There was a reception for the gun club that Vince is on the board of. It was held at the same place where the Newcomers play mahjongg. It was funny...when I walked in the gal just looked at me and said "unsweetened ice tea no ice, right?" Vince just laughed saying "they know you here". It was very nice, I had two SMALL (like horduerve size) pieces of cheese pizza and two of what was like a chicken tender with some sauce on it. To me, and this is probably because I'm not used to salt, the chicken was salty. But like I said, it's probably because I'm sensitive to it right now. After about an hour Vince wanted to leave. I really should have known that it's usually cold there and should have worn long pants, but I wore shorts. Oh well.....

Afterwards we went to Lowes Hardware and I got my mother's day present -- knee pads and work gloves....lol

akp - I've used applesauce in brownies before, too. You can taste a *hint* of apple. At least Vince can. But he sure didn't taste the tofu! When I make a spice cake, I put applesauce or even pumpkin in it. The applesauce/pumpkin flavor blends in with the spices.

Lucy in DE - One time when we were living in Stroudsburg I saw a mouse. They rib me about this, but I kept insisting it was humongous. The truth is it was a field mouse. But to me, any mouse is humongous. Vince used to laughingly call our catg Ousa and Kousay (binLaden's children). They would make a "ring" and bat the mouse back and forth. Of course, when it died, they'd just leave it ... "the toy is broken"

skuehn - I do not like snakes..not at all. I wouldn't even get one to get rid of a mouse. I'd stand on top of the furniture before I'd get a snake. How horrible that your insurance denied the MRI but glad your doc is fighting for you. Hope, too, that you don't end up with surgery

jeri - welcome! Great goals

Robin - hope your dad stays home for a long while now. Woohoo...getting to join the gym for free.

Sue in TX - sure hope your mattress doesn't leak this time. Have fun at the party!

jmkmomm - boy, you are brave to touch a dead mouse. when our cat would bring one into the house to show me how wonderful he is, I had Vince throw it out. I wouldn't even touch it. Congrats on the weight loss

Connie - never heard of a Lapidary club. What's it all about? I'm assuming that it's your hubby who is going to have the cut fruit for you. That's so nice of him.

katla - doing that dance when I get a strike I think puts a smile on some faces, so to me it's worth it. Of course, there are some (just a few) serious bowlers who probably see that as a nusance, but I don't care. To me, I'm being enthusiastic. Good luck on that appeal. Hope it's not necessary but, unfortunately, it probably is going to be.

jodios - oh, how I remember the days of moving kids in and out of colleges. Before you know it, you'll be moving them in and out of apartments.

Oh, I saw the Nature's Own bread was on sale but when I got to the store, the sandwich rounds were also on sale, so I bought 3 packages. I figure I can offer them for the bowling party in addition to the hamburger buns. I really don't want a hamburger bun myself, so I'll probably have one of those sandwich rounds

Meg - sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. You deserve it. One time at WalMart I had an ad on my phone, bo you know that even tho I showed it to them, it had the dates the ad was running, they still told me that they usually don't honor ads on phones (why, I have no idea) but they did that time. Wish my cashier would give me price matches I don't know about. Can you run that fan with your own power surge?????? What a funny cat story...thanks for the smile Yea for Benny!

Time to go take a shower and head for bed.

Hope everyone has a great evening

Michele in NC

Michele I was always the one who had to find out how an animal worked, on the inside. So if I found a dead animal I would have to cut it open. I remember this pretty good size box turtle I found and he didn't move for a good while so I cut into him, the only way you can on a turtle, between the shells. And boy did he ever let me know he didn't appreciate that! So of course my Dad had to come in and perform euthenasia. I did then finish the job. I wish I could have done more with all the inquisitive spirit about how animals work but I don't think zoology was even in my vocabulary at time. So I became a nurse instead. But the boys in the neighborhood always thought I was cool and wondering what snake or animal I was cutting into. We have always been an animal household. One summer my oldest worked at a pet shop one summer between semesters. The pet shop had a policy that if anyone found an baby bird that had fallen out of it's nest, baby rabbits that had lost their Mommy due to the lawn mower to bring them in and an employee would take them home. We didn't take care of the injured but we would foster the babies until we could release them. So one simmer we had all sorts of critters in our house. Kind of like Ellie Mae Clampett and all her critters. We were up all night feeding baby bunnies, scrawny robins and then her favorite of all animals the flying squirell. The store sold them and each employee was encouraged to find one animal that they would specialize in. The flying squirrel was hers. So When some one came in to buy one she was an expert because she raised them herself. We had parents and they would pop those things out, they are marsupials so they stayed in Mommies pouch and you had to earn her trust to hold them. They ate apples and kitten food so they didn't cost much and you sold the babies for $200 a piece. So it was a lucrative thing for her. Plus the people who bought them from the store liked to have her train them so they could be the 'pocket pets' they are supposed to be.

Wow the later in the night it is the chattier I am.

Better get to bed. Joyce

HI to all my buddies here~ I had a great birthday. We went to one of my favorite restaurants…Johnny’s…it’s been here since 1922 and has the best steaks ever! Needless to say I wasn’t good on calories with a drink, a glass of wine, an appetizer, etc. But I did cut my steak and au gratin potatoes in half and only had the bleu cheese crumbles on my salad instead of a dressing. We had cake on a pink table cloth with pink cups, forks, and plates, and then my DH opened the blinds so I could see my new windchimes and garden “pretty”. I don’t know what to call it. It has a spike with a cup thing on top. Another pole is balanced in the cup and on one end is a bunch of leaves and on the other end is a dog and cat hugging. It’s really cute but I’m not sure I described it well.

Happy belated birthday Meg. Love the cat and mouse story! x

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Hope this fabulous Friday finds everyone happy and healthy! I`ve got a busy day today and then next week I get to play:bigsmile: ! Of course I`ll probably be playing in the closet, I would love to finish it!!!!

I very much enjoyed all the cat and mouse stories:laugh: ! Great way to start the day off with laughter!!!

Rori Have a fantastic time on your island vacation!!!! I`m just a bit jealous:embarassed: !

Joy Your hubby sounds like a jewel!!! Get better so you can enjoy that cruise!!! So glad for you the MIL is leaving tomorrow!!!!

Have a great day!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in beautiful sunny NC where it`s supposed to be 80 degrees today:bigsmile: :glasses:

Sadly, I got word that I was not chosen to be interviewed in person for the position I was being considered for. Tried not to get my hopes up for it, but the position couldn’t have been a more perfect fit for my skills and experience based on the phone interview. That’s the first response to my 1000’s (literally) of applications I’ve had in a year. Uber-depresssing. Oh well, must just keep calm and carry on


Barbie – I will now think of you and your “salad” dogs each time Dillon rolls in the leaves and grass:happy:

M. – Have a great time in NYC, hope you have wonderful weather to enjoy the city

Sue in SD – How great that your Dr. is going to go to bat for you to get the MRI. Hope you have a great visit with DD.

Jeri / Luckyinlove2 – Welcome! Congratulations on getting on the path to health. You’ve set some great goals. Come back here often for laughs and support on your journey.

Robin – how cool that you can get gym membership via your work, maybe that helps (a little) in putting up with “the queen” :bigsmile:

Connie – what a lucky gal you are, having a husband who cooks for you each night

Katla – Glad you have gotten some clarity re: DH’s diagnosis, it sounds as though this doctor is one of the goods ones and will be on top of his condition

Lucy – My cat used to bring me lizards (or often just their tails). He once left one perfectly placed in the middle of my bed pillow as a token of his affection :laugh:

Meg – So glad you had a terrific birthday and that you’re done with classes too! Yay for Bennie being healed

YannieJannie – I LOVED that book!!!!!!!! I laughed, I cried, I told everyone I know about it too.

Rori – Aloha! Hope you have a restful, rejuvenating vacation

Joy – Glad your hubby has a clear understanding of all you’ve been putting up with. He sounds like a keeper, booking a cruise for just the two of you. Hoping you heal rapidly so you can fully enjoy it

DeeDee – I can just picture you and Noel dripping wet with you carrying her. I had to carry mine last weekend about ¼ way around the lake, he’d picked up a thorn that I could feel but not see - - wanted to log it as “extra” in my exercise diary but they don’t seem to have that particular exercise in the database:bigsmile:


Brooke from Colorado

“Want something you’ve never had? Try something you’ve never done!”

Hello Ladies...
I haven't been in touch with you guys for a month or better so thought I would correct that. I have read some of the latest posts and got a real good chuckle over the mouse in the suitcase story.:laugh: :laugh:
A lot has happened in my life since I last posted here. In mid-April we sold our town house and started a big ball rolling down hill at neck break speed!! We have until June 10 to move out of this house and to get the farm house ready to move in to. So the first thing we did was buy a big storage shed to move all of our nonessential things into. We have emptied out our 3 upstairs bedrooms, the basement, and the garage already. We are now working on the main floor. We take a load with us everyday as we go out to work on the house. The farm house is coming along. We have still to run a water line from the meter to the house (1/8 of a mile) but needs to dry a bit in order to do that. Our 10 inch SNOW storm and no electricity for 2 1/2 days during May 3-6...(never have seen snow in Northern Missouri in May in my entire lifetime of nearly 60 years!!!!)...has put us a bit behind schedule. However, if the rain will stop soon, we will be able to get the digging done in a day or so after it dries a bit. We still have plumbing in the bathrooms and kitchen to do and put down the flooring. A couple weeks or three should get us in the house, if the weather would cooperate!!! I don't have internet at the farm yet, so I don't know how long it will be before I can contact you once we move. I will let you know when we are leaving the town house and eventually I will get back to let you know how we are enjoying our brand new house!!!:happy: Everyone stay safe and happy!!
June from North Central Missouri where is seems to not know that enough rain is ENOUGH!!
P.S. I forgot to mention that my weight loss is still slowing coming down. I made it to ONEderland during the month of April as well as losing my 100th pound. I continue to lose about a pound per week and hope to be in or near the 180's by the end of May.

Hi! Happy Fabulous Friday!:happy: Sunny again here in Portland, and it's going to be a warm one, ahhhhhh!:glasses:

I've been the busiest bee lately, haven't had time for much reading or writing! But all's well, gardens are growing like mad and the yard is already full of beautiful perennial flowers, some have bloomed a month earlier than usual. This morning I'll plant the rest of the annuals I've grown from seed, there are 2 full flats yet. Such a hopeless flower girl :laugh: but I just can't help myself! :flowerforyou:

Another recording session today, I've been helping a student get some of her original music recorded in my home studio. It's painstaking work but I'm happy to be back in the studio since it spurs me on to get back to working on my own songs. I spend all this time on other people's music and my own projects are left on the back burner! :ohwell: I've recorded 2 full-length CDs of my songs over the years, and have enough new songs for another one - just need to find the Start button!

On the weight-loss front, I looked back at my notes yesterday, and do you know, I've lost a full half-pound since last May. :laugh: But yay, I'm maintaining! Still want to duck out of a few more pounds but I'm feeling darn good. :bigsmile:

Everyone have a wonderful day and weekend! I'd better scoot!

jb