WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2013

Hi Ladies, Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes made me feel all warm and fuzzy to have so many, Had a great day and we
had salmon and veggies for supper and my grandkids gave me some Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate treats instead of cake, think theyhave created a monster they are so good!!!!

Well wishes to all those not feeling well, special welcome to all our new comers you will learn lots and enjoy doing so great ladies here, best to all enjoy your evening


Juanita in sudbury

Hi to all my Vit F pals. Gone all weekend working on the ranch clearing under trees etc. Got some kind of bites and we're not sure what it is but it sure itches! Had my best day of golf this year and it was in a tournament. So pleased. Tomorrow will be fun (but hot) as we play the best ball each time.
Michele - your trip to Europe sounds like a great trip. I hope that you and Vince will be able to relax and enjoy the sights and good food. Have you ever heard the saying, "A daughter is a daughter forever, a son is a son until he takes a wife." I think that's true! I'd like to be a worker who comes to your house as you always have yummy treats for them.
jb - praying for Mariah and hoping her surgery was successful.
Sorry I don't have time to go back to far but do know that I missed you all and hope the best for all of you.
Sue in TX

Tonight I am thankful

• that I am having a relaxing evening, reading and listening to the birds
• that I and my family are healthy
• that I live on a farm, where I find beauty
• that I enjoy my work, both paid and volunteer
• that I continue to be mindful of what I eat
• that I am feeling more energetic as I do my daily exercise

JB…throughout the day, I have thought of your Mariah…I hope everything went well today.

I am glad I found this MFP site…Have a good evening

Terri

Hi ladies, Just a quick note… we went out eat tonight (Chinese) as Hubby and I were very tired after working and DH was helping put in a window in a friends house, I was kinda worried about going over…. But Didn’t :happy: Yeah.
More sodium than I needed but it was sooo good.

Also we got a pedometer from work today. They are encouraging us to get up and move more, so now I can see how many steps I get in, and push for more!

Lucy… that would be great if you can work in the yoga… sounds like fun!

Tigress: Awesome 2 pounds! Great! :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Hope you muscle releases and give you some relief!

Grandmallie: We used to cook for our almost 16 year old dog too… she was so picky.. But we loved her. We lost her just before Christmas, and miss her bunches.

YannieJannie: Oh my your take on HIPPA is priceless… lol.. And spot on. Only when you are in the business do you understand how hard is it to be a real caring person and then have to have HIPPA hem you in. Sorry the nurses were less than caring! A person can do both it they try.

Jb, continuing to pray with you for Mariah!

Michele: Does your rebounder have springs or bands? Mine has bands and I wish they were springs. But it is still fun and awesome workout.

Happy Birthday Juanita!

Have a restful night ladies, hugs to all.

Connie
In windy Colorado

Sue in TX - I think I've gotten some sort of bug bite too and it really itches. Have you ever tried the Afterbite stuff? It really does work to take the itch away. But I do have to caution you, if you put it on an open itch (one that you've scratched to where you've opened the skin), it'll burn like h***, but it will take the itch away. Yes, I have heard that saying about a daughter is a daughter forever but a son is only a son until he takes a wife. I would think that the future DIL would at least want to know his family, something about his childhood. But we're not even allowed to talk to her! And she hasn't made any attempt to get to know us (that I know of). I guess I have this feeling that if you treat a worker right, they will pay extra attention to the repair they are making. At least that's what I'm hoping.

barbie - I'm trying to be realistic. I think it'll hurt me even more if I'm not prepared for a "death" (so to speak). Oh, I do fully intend to enjoy myself. After the wedding we're going to go to Switzerland to spend a few days with a friend of mine. Who knows? We're written a letter to them (I had hers translated into the Spain Spanish, not the South American Spanish). Maybe she'll take us up on our offer to get to know her (wouldn't that be great?)

Connie - so sorry you lost your dog. It's so hard to lose a pet, they're almost like children. My rebounder has springs, I've actually never seen one with bands, I thought they all had springs. It IS a good workout. Very low impact but boy, do you work up a sweat!

I tried beet greens in my salad tonight. I think a lot of it is that I'm just not used to them. I've heard that they're supposed to be very good for you, but it's not really something that I'd like all the time. Something good for a change, yes

Michele in NC

Thanks for the quick update JB. We were all wondering how it went. Hope and pray she has a full recovery. Good luck with the dentist appointment.

My neurologist has a nice policy with the HIPPA law. Every year with my annual check up the nurse goes through each name on it, is the name the same, is the phone # the same, do I want to remove some one? My family doctor just has me review it to see if it is still correct. When my husband had his heart attack I was asked to choose a password that anyone calling in for info from the nurses station had to be able to give out. I didn't have to make a list. I know when I was working as a nurse if some one called wanting info and they weren't on the list I would simply take a phone number and ask a family member to call them if they chose to do so. That way it wasn't up to me to give out info. If the family or patient didn't want info given out it was on their shoulders.

Joyce

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Welcome to everyone new! Come in often and chat!!!

Barbie Beef stew with lots of veggies , sounds so yummy!

Heather I used to love to watch Nigella Lawson on the Food chanel, she always made such yummy things. What a shame she`s having such problems!


Robin Wish we could just zap the “shewhocannotbenamed” away !!! Hope you found some motivation once you got home!

JaneMartin Sun and 70 degrees sounds like a perfect day:glasses: !

Joyce Sometimes it takes time for the scale to show your hard work, have you taken measurements? It seems to show up there first! Good luck with your appt. on the 28th!

Tigress Congrats!!! Great that you`re keeping your blood sugar level!!!

Sue in SD I love cherries too , yummy!!!

Pat (Phoo) I think you`re doing an awesome job!!!

Juanita Happy belated birthday:flowerforyou: !!! Dark chocolate pomegranate treats sound yummy!

Michele I`m hoping once you get to Spain things with Bryan will improve, maybe face to face will be just what you need to sort out all this! Sounds like you will have a nice visit in several wonderful places, wish I could go with you!!! Keep positive thoughts about Bryan!!!! Hope you’re a/c gets repaired today, sometimes it more the humidity that gets us rather than the heat!

Sue in TX Fantastic golf game, congrats!!! Hope for a repeat for you today!!! Hope the itchiness has subsided!!!

Terri What a wonderful list of things your thankful for!!!

Katla Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Hope things with your daughter work out the way it needs to!

Connie Here lately I feel like I`ve been on a sodium fest:grumble: , I can stay under on my calories but if I eat out often my sodium goes through the roof ! I tend to be up a few pounds after a night of high sodium, just remember to drink lots of water:drinker: to flush it out!


Gail Thanks for reminding me I need to update some of my documents!

Jb Fabulous news on Mariah:flowerforyou: !!! Will continue sending prayers!!! Hope your dentist appt. goes well!!!

Grandmallie Hope your tummy troubles go away soon:flowerforyou: !!!

I had yet another high sodium day yesterday:grumble: , thanks to the delicious pizza I had for lunch, so it`s water, water and more water:drinker: for me today.
Have a wonderful day ladies!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in finally sunny again NC:bigsmile: :glasses:

Happy Hump Day!

It is a beautiful morning out there, and we have had so much rain that it is very much appreciated. Yesterday we had the Phillies game with the tickets we won and I was worried because the weather was so bad, but although they had a 70 minute rain delay, they had the game after all. Our seats were wonderful, and we were under cover so we never got wet. It was an awesome game, and they won! Because of the delay and the traffic, we didn’t get home until late and I never got to bed until after midnight. I still managed to get up early this morning and do my run. My legs are really SORE today, but the good kind of sore (I think). All this running up and down hills is hard on this 60 year old body, but it also is exhilarating! I don’t know how I can ever go back to the TM.

:noway: CritterSue – I’ll never understand how people can be so cruel to sweet little animals. Jezzy is lucky to have found you, and I guess the other way around too!

:ohwell: Barbie – My butt always gets sore from gardening, but I can relate to being sore today as my legs are screaming at me!

:embarassed: Gail – I’m glad I’m not the only one who acts like a baby in a thunderstorm! We’ve had some doozies here too!

Michele – You are so sweet! Maybe someday when we retire to NC I can come over and pick up those sauerkraut pierogies! I can totally relate to your fear of not having enough food for gatherings. I do the same thing whenever we have a dinner or a party, and I always have too many leftovers! Someday, Bryan will be sorry about the way he treated you. I will say that I’ve had periods of time in my life that I had no relationship with each of my children, (at different times), but time heals all wounds, and they have matured, and we have a great relationship today. I hope the same for you and Bryan.

Kathy – So funny that you mentioned stocking up on things at Bath & Body Works. They must be having the same sale everywhere, as I also had a coupon and did the same thing!

Joyce – We put off doing a will and POA until my ex-husband passed away last year. He got cancer, and within a month he was gone. Makes you realize how quickly things can change. I have children and my new husband does not. I wanted to make sure that they were cared for after I pass, so we made the effort to get it done. The lawyer was very helpful and the process was easy. It was definitely worth it for the peace of mind it gave me.

:flowerforyou: Juanita – Happy Belated Birthday! What a wonderful idea to get plants instead of having dinner out. When I lived in Philly, my daughter would come over and help me plant every year. It was the best Mother’s Day gift she could give me, and now that we’ve both moved, I miss those times we spent together gardening.

Yanniejannie – This is why the system doesn’t work, but what else is new right?

:flowerforyou: Heather – BREATHE! I hope you can enjoy the party and the B&B as well. I’ve learned (through support groups) to take things one day at a time (even one hour at a time if need be) and not to predict an outcome (good or bad) until the event transpires. Sometimes I would worry and worry about things that never happened and realized it was just a waste of time. Now I just let it go and deal with problems as they arise, and sometimes, they never do!

Jeri – It sounds like you have a good solid plan. Good luck!

:drinker: Sandy in ON – My sodium always tends to be high, but since I’ve been making an effort to drink more, I don’t feel the effects as much. Of course, I AM in the bathroom a lot, but it’s a small price to pay.

:glasses: Jodios – So sorry you got sick on vacation, but welcome back.

Katla – I can relate to your situation and know that if you come from a place of love, your support for your daughter will be obvious. Best of luck in dealing with a difficult situation.

:drinker: Connie – Good for you keeping within your calories! Drink lots of water and you’ll get rid of the sodium in no time.

Jb – Thanks for the update on Mariah. We are all praying for her and waiting to hear some more good news.

Jo – Out of the mouths of babes, right? Sometimes they are wise beyond their years.

Congrats to all on their success, and hugs to all who are struggling. Hang in…..it gets better!

GOALS FOR JUNE:
Increase weights for circuit training to 5 pounds each.
Consistent logging
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day
Find an exercise class I enjoy

Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:

:noway: Well the plateau is back, even though I upped my calories that week and lost. I believe now that I’ve gone another 10 days with no loss that I’ll experiment with eating back all of my exercise calories (I’ve been eating back some or none). I’ve had differing input from others about the “yay or nay” on this, but will give it a try for a week and see what my body says. Wish me luck! :noway:


JB – Awesome news about Mariah! Continued prayers for a positive pathology report and full recovery :flowerforyou:

Jo – Thanks for the reminder about perseverance. “Out of the mouths of babes”

Katla – Safe travels from Wyoming to Colorado, sure you’ll be encountering windy conditions along the way (I always do). I’m certain you’ll be able to communicate honestly and with compassion when you share with your daughter.

Heather – I agree completely with what Barbie said, your testimony to the health and happiness of your marriage is inspiring. Thanks for sharing with all of us!

Jodi – Glad you had fun in the sun, sorry you had to deal with being sick for a few of those days. You managed to work in a lot of exercise while there, so kudos to you for that. :drinker:

Robin – “The Dementors” - - what a great description for SWSNBN (she who shall not be named). Hang in there, you’re stronger than she is horrid. Don’t forget it!!!!!! :bigsmile:

Terri – Thanks for the reminder to be thankful (and express it) each day :happy:

Lucy – So great that you had such good seats (and outcome) at the Phillies game! We’re going to see our AAA team on Tuesday ($2 Tuesdays, tickets/parking/beer each $2) weather permitting. I’m in awe that you and others here run, as I’ve said before I don’t think I could run even if zombies were chasing me :laugh:


Brooke from Colorado

“It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see.”

Overcast, breezy, humid, but not terribly hot. Made it to the gym today for exercise class; also did some on the eliptical and treadmill at an incline...........and working on my squats (almost there for today!!!)---thanks for the challenge, kevrit!

When I got home, I had gorgeous goldfinches all over the thistle feeder, a chickadee and a couple cardinals on another feeder, and a hummer at his feeder. My tall phlox is starting to open

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looking straggly (I'm sure due to not enough sun) but the hydrangea is absolutely a sight

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just massive dark blue/purple with cream centers. Never have I seen it looking better.

Jb........so glad for the update on Mariah........poor baby.........best of luck on the path reports

Michele...........very much hoping that the "frost" melts once your son actually sees you and can see you smiling at everyone, including his bride.........I know, I'm like you in that I prepare myself for the worst, then anything else is a plus

I've been critical (I know) about medicine as it is today.......in explaination and disclosure.......I graduated in 1972 as an RN and worked until I became pregnant at 39 . I've been a staff nurse, asst. head nurse, charge nurse, and shift supervisor. I've interviewed, hired, oriented, written and given performance reviews, done corrective counseling, terminated the employment of unsatisfactory employees, and done exit interviews. I did refuse the mainly admin. type jobs. I've had jobs that I liked more than others, like everyone else. The utter lack of knowledge and caring (over and over) that I witnessed when my mother was ill will stay with me forever. For example........the 3-11 RN who actually said she "didn't have time for this" when my mother had chest pain because she was doing an admission, the aide who told me "she's wearing a diaper, just have her go in that" because she didn't want to help get mom up to the bathroom, the RN who performed a procedure incorrectly in front of me and when I questioned her told me "this is how we do it now"........my mother did have an adverse effect and when I later spoke with a hospital shift supervisor I was told that I had been correct and the procedure was done incorrectly. I could very easily give you many, many more examples. Yes, I'm bitter. Yes, I'm angry. ............and I don't think I'll ever get past it. The only thing I'm sorry about is that I didn't pursue the legal options; when she died I was so exhausted it took forever to just pick myself up again..........and all through it I was trying to keep life semi-normal for a 12 year old who got way too used to doing homework in hospital settings. I don't know where medicine is going; what I do know is that I have every intention of controlling my death if at all possible.

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or whatever that was, over, ladies
yanniejannie.....mid-Atlantic

Good Afternoon Everyone –
We finally have a beautiful day here in Delaware, sunny, 80’s and low humidity. Best of all, no rain!!!!
:flowerforyou: PNW – sorry about your boss, can make for a long week.
:smokin: Lucy – glad you had a good time at the Phillies game and managed to stay dry!
:brokenheart: Vickil57 – sorry for your loss, those anniversaries are always tough.

From a goal perspective, I've done really well all week w/food and exercise, but still no movement on the scale. But I figure persistence will eventually pay off.

Enjoy the longest day of the year,
Suzy

JB: I am so happy to hear the surgery went well for Mariah. Keep us posted on the situation. So far, you have cause to celebrate.:flowerforyou:

Michele: Keeping positive thoughts for your trip to Spain. I know how much heartache it has caused up to now and hope for good times during your trip.:flowerforyou:


I am here in sunny and very warm Colorado! :glasses: The trip was pleasant enough. My car handles wind exceptionally well and there is always some wind to contend with in Wyoming. Today wasn’t unpleasant other than having to pump my own gas. Ugh! :grumble: I have managed to get others to do it for me, usually DH, when we travel outside Oregon until this trip. Last night I swam laps in the hotel pool to burn off the calorie overload from eating a Taco Bell taco salad. I was proud of myself for doing it. Thanks to the swim, I squeaked in under my calorie allowance. :bigsmile: I talked to DH on the phone for a bit while I was driving. He is having a good time visiting his sister and is feeling good. It has been fun for me to take this trip on solo, and it is good for him to have sibling time. After bringing my things and groceries into the house, I picked up DGD from the babysitter and we went for a walk to a nearby park. She’s having her nap now.:bigsmile:


Katla in Sunny Colorado for now

June goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.

Happy hump day.
jb-thanks for the update.
Had a nice day,hubby and I had lunch together and did some grocery shopping.
Took Violet to her fav water park.
Gonna relax and see what the hawks do tonite.
Have a good night!!
HUGS
jane

We must be getting close to the 500 post mark again! I missed posting yesterday and just now caught up. Been really busy at work and at home. I've been doing great with my calories. I have been going over on my sugar intake, mostly due to fruit. I'll have to find a way to lower that while still getting the fruit in. I am diabetic but food and exercise controlled. If I don't bring my carb intake down some, I will be headed for trouble.

I wish I could respond to everyone, but simply can't. Way too many interesting posts and stories. This is the first group I've ever joined and participated in for any length of time.

Rori - I love the kitty doing pushups you have.

Gail - Thanks for posting the link to the weight by age and height chart. Great information!

Megblair1 - You asked how I keep track of my goals. Well i use this site, my fitbit, my STRIIV, and simply guess-ti-mate (estimate) the rest! Nothing too strenuous.

Terri - The portable stair stepper I got from Aldi does work when watching TV. Standing on it, I can only do about 5 minutes before my legs start hurting.

JB - Great news about Mariah! Still praying, sending hugs, and thinking of you both.

Juanita - Happy belated birthday!

YannieJennie - You are welcome about my starting the squat challenge. This is my second time around and I think I might even do it a third time! I like the results I'm getting from doing this!

Well, that's it for tonight. Have a great evening everyone!

Rita from Tennessee.

Hi ladies. Happy Hump day. I see after not being here yesterday I have four pages to catch up on so I shall do my best. Yesterday we did photos at church for the directory and bought some extras for gifts (one for us) and Christmas cards! I feel like have accomplished something! Today was kind of a blah day. I didn’t really feel well…hard to put my finger on it. Slight headache, slight GI issues, tired. I got three chapters of the test bank done, took the dog to the vet for what I hope is our last visit and blood draw at the specialist’s, and took DD#2 to open a checking account. Didn’t get many steps in.

I got my fitbit weekly report and my daily average was about 5600 even with two days a week that are low because of water aerobics. So I’m going to increase my goal to 6500 and that should give me 6000 average.

Phoo: good for you to get those veggies in. Your salad sounded great. I love veggies way more than fruit. Fruit always looks and smells so yummy and then it’s so disappointing because it’s not ripe, it’s squished, or something. Good news on the weight loss

Gail: great nsv!!!

Rori: how are the fires in your area? Safe travels to KC, that’s only about 2 ½ hours from here

Terri : your seminar sounded fascinating. My kids are from an orphanage in Russia and they have definitely been affected by their early lives. DD#1 has some sort of cognitive deficit. Both of them have a strongly ingrained defense mechanism “I didn’t want that anyway”. WE see it most with DD#1 and her “boyfriends”. When she gets in a disagreement with one of them, she won’t discuss any of it. She just breaks up. And then has the attitude “I didn’t’ really like him anyway”.

Michele: I think the perogies are Mrs. Smiths but I’ll have to check for sure. Key lime cake…YUM I sure hope you are wrong about Brian

Kathy: I love Bath and Body works, but they seem to not have nearly as many floral scents as they used to. I loved their plumeria line. Cant get it any more

Thisisit: so glad your migraines are gone!

Joyce: I agree with what you said about how that preplanning shows love

Ohiomom: you have been missed!

DeeDee: will things slow down for you soon?

Juanita: HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~~~~

Suzy: you may have to go in on that ark with me, although we are starting to dry out a bit

Yanniejannie: you sound like you have had some bad experiences with HIPAA from people who didn’t understand it. The nurse who refused you information about your mom? I would have asked to speak to the manager, and if that didn’t work, each facility has to have a HIPAA compliance officer who would straighten it out. Yikes those experiences sound bad. I have had many similar experiences to the bad care you have seen and it is very disappointing to me as an educator (and consumer), but I just keep telling my students how they have to have the courage to do the right thing, every time, with every patient, in every situation no matter what. If they don’t have that courage, they should get out of nursing!!!

Jb: sounds like agreat victory to me!

Heather: I love hot food and I love curry, but what’s paneer? Nigella Lawson has been in our news as well. I am not familiar with her cooking though

Jeri: so sorry to hear about your illness and glad you are on the road to recovery! Stay well

SandY : I had a bad sodium week too

Tere: so glad you were safe in the storms!

Vicki: I bet you are glad to see that new roof! I’m sorry you are hurting over the loss of your son. Nothing ever lessens missing them, does it?

Jodios: glad you are home safe and sound now you need to take care and feel better!

Free: welcome to the site. DH is ‘dear hubby”. You can also do DD (Dear daughter), DSIL (dear son in law). Etc.

Barbie: love seeing the kitty cat

Jane: nice to see you

Tigress: nice to have you stop by too!

Sue: I love cherries. They aren’t so great down here yet

Terri: thanks for sharing the things you are thankful for. I often forget how many I things I should be grateful for

Katla: praying you will have the wisdom to speak the truth kindly and for DD to have the wisdom to listen and truly hear

Connie: chinese is our go=-to food when we need something fast! I was so sorry to learn about your dog

Gail: great idea about the contact information

Jb: Mariah continues to be in my prayers! And you too!

Jo: out of the mouth of babes!

Lucy: I watched part of the baseball game

Brooke: a pox on the plateau! You’ll be losing again soon!

Ms.stallion: welcome to our group. What a great photo!!!

Crittersue: get to feeling well soon!

Well this is getting to be quite long! I’d better go finish up the menu and grocery list for next week. Tomorrow is grocery shopping day. I’m also going to a plumbing showroom to see if I can get a large towel rack to match the fixtures in our basement bathroom. I got them 3 years ago, so maybe not, but we’ll see.
Have a good evening everyone. Meg from Omaha home of the college world series