WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2013
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DH is out of town for the weekend and I've been a cleaning fool today. Replaced the yucky wax paper from the top of the stove-side of the kitchen cabinets and scrubbed everything down again, did the cabinet fronts, knobs, appliances, cleaned ovens, counters, floors, etc. If it didn't move, it got cleaned! Also have done the same in the bathrooms, vacuumed and dusted, stripped the bed and started the laundry. I have to steam the floors throughout, then I'm going to sit and admire it for a bit. I had the air conditioning off last night until about noon, when it got very humid again and the rain started, so it is back on. Thank you, Lord, for that invention!
Have some paperwork to do this afternoon, and plan to go up to the Y as well. If I'm lucky I'll get a haircut, too. Tomorrow after church I'm spending the rest of the day with my dear friend. She and I are going to Asheville over Labor Day weekend, so I'm really looking forward to the trip. My sisters and I are going to Branson together in early October, too. Plenty of travel in my future, it seems.
Well, as my MIL used to say, 'I've got to get back to my rat-killing'.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
I usually just click on my topics,but what number page I finished is a mystery!Thanks to Genalace too. Will try harder to keep up with everyone.Right now we are going thru 'the refrigerator story with Lowes' What a jumble,they have now ordered the 3 rd fridge!!!!!
Thank heaven I'm not an emotional eater,but I do quite well when hungry!:explode:Rhonda - that was so nice of you to go to the hospital with your friend and be there for her.
meg - thanks for the update from your dh. I'm glad that he's getting to see her, too and I bet it's also helping her
laurade - one other thing you'll find out as you check in often, you'll find that we all go through times when we're down. We post about it, about how we coped (sometimes with not-good-for-you foods) and then we post about how we're up. To me, that is so rewarding to see
grandmalle - congrats on being down another pound
yanniejannie - Vince is the same way as your dh -- he's the person who is the homebody. Me? I need to go out almost every day. You are probably wise to be passing up on that dog. Something just right will come your way. What movie are you going to see?
Well, the guy who did the baseboard just left. Now it's time for me to clean and Vince and I will be moving furniture back into its place. I haven't gotten a new mattress cover, the one in the bedroom downstairs got ripped. And I do want to protect that mattress. Well, no one will go in the bedroom anyway so it really doesn't matter when I get it.
Pat - to me, the JCP by me used to have good sales, but lately (for the past year or two) they haven't. And their petite department is so small! I now very seldome go in there. Hope yours is better. New pants sound good to me
Heather - I'm with you, no more black. Actually, I find that color quite depressing. Isn't the freezer just wonderful for cooking ahead of time and then just having to defrost and reheat it? Have fun with gs
Did an hour of deep water then went to mahjongg. Maj'd once, but it ws on a closed hand. Then went to Lowe's food where I struck out on practically everything, then Dunkin Donuts for Vince, then to WalMart and then home.
Joyce - your daughter is so lucky to have you as her mom!
patceoh - how do you get to this thread? I don't have any problem at all, I just click on the tab that says "communities", then click on "my topics" and this forum is right there.
Meg - hope you feel better soon
I made a roast for us to have during the week, but although the directions say to bake it for 50 minutes, I thought it was a bit dried out and should have been cooked for less time. Oh , well, Vince likes his meat well done anyway.
Yoga tomorrow. I'm going to take my laptop, one guy said to me that anyone at the front desk can help me get connected to the Internet, that they're all Internet savvy. I have my doubts. Well, if not tomorrow, he'll be there Wed so we can do it then. I'll probably want to use their equipment Mon or Thurs after Labor Day.
We basically got most of the furniture back in it's place. The bedroom looks like a disaster zone, I need to go thru things first. But in the meantime....it'll do for the party, I'll just close the door
Melanie - how wonderful your clothes are falling off! What spice(s) do you add to the couscous and chicken? I'm thinking of making a couscous and pea side dish for the party and I'll probably add the meat from a roasted chicken. But I'm thinking that it might need some sort of spice/cheese but I'm not sure what to use. What would you suggest?
Juanita - have a great weekend
You know, while we were putting the furniture back, I wanted a snack. My first thought was "do I want that brownie?" Then I felt "nah....what do I want? I know ! A pear!!!!" I wanted a pear over something else, it feels so good feeling this way.
Michele in NC0 -
crotched?:laugh: i think you mean crochet .. now that was funny right there.. I dont care who you are..(Larry the cable guy)
LOL - :laugh: I also get these kind of misspellings when I type on my tablet. At least my PC gives me a spell check option.
On another note, I am sitting at this PC and quite enjoying the solitude of the day. I paid the bills, updated the books, am updating my MFP and as soon as I have finished writing this, it is time for me and my books. LOVE.
Question: I don't like the texture of smoothies (I don't know why) but recently purchased the Leanfit - the Complete Green protein drink, at Costco. The taste is fine (kind of licorice taste) and the product is plant based and GMO free. I can't handle drinking the 2-scoop serving in a glass full of water, so decided to half it. It goes down better that way. The vanilla flavour was the only one available at Costco. I taste a bit of licorice; and I love black licorice (the Dutch salty type). Anyway, I have used it instead of some of the meals this past week. It does keep me full, so that is a good thing. Don't intend to use it every day for the long run. :flowerforyou: Here is my question: I would be interested to know if anyone else is using protein drinks? And if so, how do you find them? Is it helping with cravings, weightloss, both? I know Barbie uses the Isagenix, and I am looking into that already. It appears that in Canada only the vanilla and chocolate are available though.
Have a great weekend, dear Vitamin F friends!
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC. where her neighbours appear to start a huge party, our little dead-end street is chuck-full of cars. Have fun, neighbours!!0 -
Howdy gals! Slept in til almost 10:30! Windows were open and a cool breeze was blowing in and I just couldn’t wake up! Ran a few errands then I walked for an hour….omg I thought I’d die! But I made it! I’m going to Longhorn with my best friend and her hubby so now I can have a glas of wine.
I only have time for a couple of responses but I read all the posts and am cheering all of you on!
Yanniejannie: I did not know that Vick’s house was turned into a dog sanctuary..how wonderful.
Joyce: your affirmations are beautiful.
DeeDee: can’t wait to see the pictures of fairyland!
Sandy: what a great loss! Congratulations!
Heather: you remark about Egypt reminded me…didn’t someone post here for a while who lives in Egypt? Is anyone in contact with her? I hope she is ok
Robin: have a great trip!
Janemartin/Grandmallie: OMG Crotched roses!!!!! LMAO!!!!! I nearly spit my water out
Well I need to get going so I can wash all the sweat off after my trek!!! Enjoy the rest of the day all my vitamin F pals! Take care, Meg0 -
Been busy today. My sister asked me last week if we can become accountability partners. So we set up an appointment for yesterday for her to come over and weigh and us to talk about weight issues. I have to keep her under control or she will just talk about her ailments all the time. She seems to live or that. So anyway she missed it and just never even blinked when I asked her about it. She had errands to run. So she just said we would meet next Friday at the same time. I suggested today to make up for yesterday. Accountability mean accountability. Her church has a clothing closet and they are in need of size 2x clothes. I finally got MIL to give up some of her clothes. And it was a perfect opportunity for me to give up mine. I had some lovely things of Moms that I had kept, saying I would wear them. I think I was holding on to them just because they were Moms. So I gave them up. The church serves a lower income area and that was always Mom's focus in her day cares so she will be proud to see that she is giving some nice clothes that will help some women find a job or help them with their self esteem. Some of my 2x even had price tags on them! Well, they are gone.
Joyce0 -
Thought I would pop in and say I'm still trying to get my ambition back up to where I am actively doing something to get myself healthier! :mad: Emotional eating always takes its toll. I haven't been eating well, pain in my feet have stopped me from walking (have to find new inserts for my shoes that work!). :grumble: I stopped the squats because, well, I just got lazy. I think I tried to do too much at once I need to set myself goals that I can reach which will empower me to do more.
So, the only goal I am going to set myself for August is to get back to logging my food That is the biggest thing to keep me losing!
Hi everyone and keep on plugging away!
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Rita from Cookeville, TN0 -
Good evening!
Overslept and was late for tai chi and yoga..........picked up the cookies for tomorrow---I'm going halfies with the friend who ordered them, her idea, but honestly, I could have made a lot more than 3 dozen for $30.00 ---they better be great! Skipped today's picnic as it was chilly and rainy. Made pork chops w/gravy and mashies and peas----simple dinner but the kind we just don't have anymore; sure was good though.
Sandy..............great loss!!!! Hope shoe shopping went well; been sending you those "confidence" vibes all day
Heather.........the fleece raincoat sounds fabulous and fashionable!!
Genealace..........my cousin who moved to Canada does lawn bowling a lot; they live in the Perth/Smith Falls area
Dee Dee.........can't wait to see pics of your fairyland, lucky gd!!
Gail...........Asheville is one of the places I'd love to get to; maybe someday
Rita..........Hi!!! Great to see you back!!!
Hello also to everyone I've missed; enjoy the rest of your weekend.
yanniejannie0 -
Just decided to get back in the swing of things and since I am 11 yrs over 50, this is a good chat area. I think I have been trying to loose the same 15lb for the last year and am getting nowhere. I know what to do but keep shooting myself in the foot and making excuses. Any words of encouragement are greatly appreciated! 0
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I was so touched by your message. I still have a dress with tags on that I have been unable to wear because it was one of the last dresses my dad helped me pick out when he was alive and well, seems like yesterday and at the same time a life time ago. I got rid of all the rest, also with tags, because I just couldn't bear to wear them. We gave away all his clothes to the church clothing mission too, he would have liked that. We carry on the legacy they have left for us. God bless. thanks for sharing.Been busy today. My sister asked me last week if we can become accountability partners. So we set up an appointment for yesterday for her to come over and weigh and us to talk about weight issues. I have to keep her under control or she will just talk about her ailments all the time. She seems to live or that. So anyway she missed it and just never even blinked when I asked her about it. She had errands to run. So she just said we would meet next Friday at the same time. I suggested today to make up for yesterday. Accountability mean accountability. Her church has a clothing closet and they are in need of size 2x clothes. I finally got MIL to give up some of her clothes. And it was a perfect opportunity for me to give up mine. I had some lovely things of Moms that I had kept, saying I would wear them. I think I was holding on to them just because they were Moms. So I gave them up. The church serves a lower income area and that was always Mom's focus in her day cares so she will be proud to see that she is giving some nice clothes that will help some women find a job or help them with their self esteem. Some of my 2x even had price tags on them! Well, they are gone.
Joyce
Melanie
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Hello everyone! For a few days I couldn't figure out where you went! Sigh........being a newbie to message boards has it's challenges! I am really just marking my place right now, and look forward to going through the posts to see what you all have been up to since I lost you!
Amy
Denver area0 -
I did it!! I bought a bathing suit and running shoes. I cheated though. :happy: I went to the soft moc warehouse sale and found a pair by myself. I can't say I'm overly happy about the bathing suit but if I'm going to the Y then I'm going to do the aqua fit. I love swimming and it's easier on my knees.
Granmallie - no secret here, just watching my food esp sodium and walking. I do have a lot to lose. I'm sure as I get closer to my goal it will be a much slower process.
Meg - it's wonderful that you DH's aunt is surrounded by such love.
Yanniejannie - thank you so much for the support. It means the world to me.
Rita - you can do it, you can get back to logging everything. You've done so amazing.
Workerbee60 - welcome. It's a great bunch here. You will get lots of support & encouragement here. Keep coming back. We would love to get to know you.
Joyce - that's awesome getting rid of some clothes and giving them to such a great cause.
I know I've missed many but I'm so tired tonight can hardly keep my eyes open.
Thank you to all of you for your support !!! Sandy from Ontario 0 -
Joyce - LOVED reading all about your family. And loved you "I love" poem, so uplifting, thanks.
I'm making more chocolate bran muffins, then off to the farmer's market and then yoga. Have my laptop, but I'm not real confident that they'll be able to help me. I really think that I'll need to wait until Wednesday.
grandmalle - there have been times when I've wanted to use the mixer early in the a.m. and Vince was asleep. I take the mixer downstairs with me.
Vince said he'll work on putting books back in the bookcase while I'm at yoga. I'm thinking that this Wednesday hopefully we can pick up the tables from the church, the place where the Newcomer card table is stored, and our friend and also the chairs from a friend of ours.
DeeDee - yes, we want to see pictures. Do you have any last minute ideas for a pool party? I just knew your gd would love the picnic area.
I bought Vince two donuts at Dunkin Donuts yesterday. That grease on the bag is really bothering me. Hope he eats them fast.
I think I took the muffins out of the pan a bit too early as one of them broke. Guess I'll just have to eat it (how terrible can things get?)
Sandy - wow, wow, wow is all I can say. Great job!
Well, we finished putting the downstairs back together. Right now Vince is out using the tractor on the lawn, I have one of the cakes that I'll use for the social in the oven (want to see how this mix works out). Bryan had an office chair downstairs so we brought that upstairs for me to use at the computer. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven and then cools enough to come out of the pan, I'll go to an office supply place to get a mat for under the chair. We're just afriad that on wheels, it'll scratch the hardwood floor.
Heather - your food sounds just great!
Robin - have a wonderful trip. You deserve it, that's for sure
jane - i find doing some craft, be it crochet (yes, I spelled it right...lol....thanks for the smile) or xstitch or plastic canvas, that really helps curb my wanting to munch at night. Mainly because I don't want to get the yarn/fabric or whatever dirty since I know who'll have to wash it!
gail - you can come clean my house. I'm planning to do a thorough cleaning of the downstairs bathroom tomorrow, the tub (which is REALLY gross after getting the water in the basement), the floor, everything. But I wouldn't mind some help <hint, hint>
patceoh - what I do is I keep a word document with the page number if I was the last person posting. If not, if I've read some I'll make a note at the bottom of the document like "pg 8 - patceoh". Then all's I have to do is hit "view" and it'll take me to the last post then I can just scroll up to where I left off.
Joyce - how nice of you to give your mom's clothes to someone. I'm sure she's proud as can be right now.
workerbee - welcome! You've come to a great place
A- so glad you found us. We certainly don't want to lose you!
Well, made a cod to have during the week. Have the cakes that I made for the social in the freezer, will probably decorate them Thurs or Fri. Am trying to coordinate the picking up of the tables and chairs for Tuesday. Have a great evening everyone.
Michele in NC0 -
The clothing bank loves clothes with tags on them since they allow the women to get brand new clothes. Really makes them feel better. Yes, Mom would have loved knowing they are going to a clothing bank in a pretty poor area. When Dad was alive and Mom wore something he really loved, especially some of her slacks he had this particular growl he would give. As the preacher's wife he didn't want her pants to be tight but not real baggy. When he died she couldn't give away those clothes although they became way to big for her. She first moved into a small one bedroom apartment at the retirement home. It had two very small closets and there just was no room for those clothes that didn't fit her but she didn't care. I offered to keep them here but she wanted them in HER bedroom. So we bought organizers and made room. She finally was able to give them away at one point knowing where they would be going. I felt the same way about some of the clothes I got from her. They were always to old for me, I knew that when I brought them home. But they were Mom, they smelled like Mom, her favorite brooch was still on one. So now they are gone for some other woman to start making memories for her and her family
Joyce0 -
Happy Saturday Evening, Ladies!
It has been another crazy day, but I am now the proud owner of a new coffee pot! This morning without coffee, I was dragging!
I never did buy any clothes the other day, and I never did find a present for my great-niece, but I had fun with my best friend so it was still worth the heat, the sweat and the headache of shopping in Tucson traffic.
So many of you are doing so well with your weight loss and that is very inspiring! Thanks for helping me stay focused.
For tonight, I think that's all the chatter I have in me.
Goodnight, my friends,
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:flowerforyou: Meg, the woman who lives in Egypt is Phyllis, she posted on Senior Golden Sneakers that she is OK but the school she teaches in has delayed the first day of school by a week so perhaps more children will be back and able to attend although many were evacuated and there’s no firm date for their return.
:flowerforyou: Joyce, the only accountability partners that have worked for me have been my poodles and all my vitamin F friends on this thread…..everybody else flakes out sooner or later.
:flowerforyou: Rita, setting a goal of logging your food is a great way to get back on track…..do that first and others will follow.
:flowerforyou: Workerbee, a lot of us are way over 50…welcome……the first words of encouragement are to log your food before you eat it and read the posts on this thread……then you won’t feel alone on this journey.
:bigsmile: Sandy I’m happy to hear that you found shoes
:flowerforyou: Michele, you are such a great organizer fitting in baking, all the pool work, all the clean up from the rain, shopping, exercising, and keeping up with all of us.
:flowerforyou: Someone mentioned the possibility of mice getting into the garage if we stored the firewood in there and awhile back we discovered that a mouse had nibbled open the bag of dog food. We brought the dog food into the house, but this week Jake decided that it would be a good idea to get the firewood out of the garage so he decided to build racks to store the wood---some in the breezeway and some on the deck. I remember him saying that he found the brackets for the rack on Amazon for $15.00. That sounded like a reasonable price. It turned out to be two sets of brackets, then $50.00 worth of wood to actually build the racks, then screws, wood stain to waterproof the wood, and a tarp to cover the firewood on the deck. I guess that’s a good investment to avoid the possibility of mice in garage chewing on important parts of our vehicles but it sure grew from the $15.00 I thought it would cost.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I did my strength training today adding extra weight to my ankle weights. I didn’t get to it until late afternoon after walking 20,000 steps and working in the yard for two hours in the morning and going shopping after lunch. Barbie from NW Washington
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
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Hello folks!
This will be a short post as I came down with a virus last night.:sad:
Horrible aches and pains, feeling sick. It came on really suddenly and lasted the night. The shaky achy pains have gone, but I am totally washed out. Want to rest so I will be on good form when DGS arrives tomorrow. I don't think I've ever had one that came on so fast, was so intense and lasted such a short time! Just a bit dizzy now.
Love you all. Will update when I'm a bit better.
Heather, UK0 -
morning ladies,
still up a couple of lbs:grumble: I know its sodium... I should know better by now,even though I was sucking down the water yesterday...
I am going to try and take a walk again today, DH isnt pleased but going to walk slow wont try and power walk..
was wondering how Phylis was.. sure miss her and hope she is safe...
yesterday was a nice day, we have to go to Lowes, and get more top soil and grass seed and get another bulb for our new kitchen light..
going to have some breakfast and a cup of tea...:drinker:0 -
:laugh: I wanted to sleep later but Bernie, the cat, thought I should get up early every day and he kept tapping me with his paw and butting me with his head until I was awake enough to decide to get up....today is the big line dance performance at noon....I got a call from a friend yesterday confirming the time and location of the performance so she'd be sure to be there.
:sad: :brokenheart: Heather, sorry to heat that you've been sick......get lots of rest so you'll be bright and cheery for DGS :bigsmile:
:laugh: grandmallie, my husband expresses a lot of opinions on my fitness plan and I've had to learn to listen politely and then do as i please.....enjoy your walk. Barbie from NW Washington
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Good Sunday morning
Theatre play was good but DBF slept through much of it and then said it wasn't very good. I told him that the bits he watched were the least interesting and he slept through the best bits so he shouldn't complain!
Heard from my sister this morning answering a lace question that I'd posed her. I now have to undo a little bit to follow her advice, but not much otherwise I'd carry on doing it 'my' way.
My aunt was ok when I was there yesterday but wants some eye drops because she is suffering with allergies. But, she couldn't remember what she usually has, so I sent my cousin an e-mail when I got home.
Need to go and mow the grass before it gets too warm, but was waiting until a little later so that I don't disturb the neighbours on a Sunday morning.0 -
Good Sunday morning
Theatre play was good but DBF slept through much of it and then said it wasn't very good. I told him that the bits he watched were the least interesting and he slept through the best bits so he shouldn't complain!
Heard from my sister this morning answering a lace question that I'd posed her. I now have to undo a little bit to follow her advice, but not much otherwise I'd carry on doing it 'my' way.
My aunt was ok when I was there yesterday but wants some eye drops because she is suffering with allergies. But, she couldn't remember what she usually has, so I sent my cousin an e-mail when I got home.
Need to go and mow the grass before it gets too warm, but was waiting until a little later so that I don't disturb the neighbours on a Sunday morning.
Hi - your lace it beautiful. I got a chance to participate in a lace making workshop when I lived in Belgium. It is hard work! I wish more people would appreciate it because the effort it takes to make it tremendous. Enjoy your day :-)0 -
Happy Sun.
Heather,feel better.
Up a couple lbs,know it`s water wt,fingers swollen.
HUGS
jane0 -
Sandy..........Yay! New shoes! Hope they serve you well.
Heather..........feel better soon.......
Lazy day, party later. Slept well, for once!!!
Rainy day again
yanniejannie---mid-Atlantic0 -
afternoon ladies,
I am sitting on my bed with the boys, and my feet up.
I guess I shouldnt have gone for the walk:huh: I love to walk, and listen to the birds and see the sights, but guess he is right and will just go to the gym until this foot heals..
got all my exercise in ,have 13,000 + steps in and have swept and mopped the floors.,made 2 beds,went to Lowe's and Sam's, and made some S'mores bars for the DH.
now I am hoping at least for a little bit to just sit and relax...then on to make dinner.. he eats early ,because it is to bed early, he is up at 3 am during the week and I am usually up by 4 or so.
we have already become senior citizen's :laugh: we go out to dinner on Saterdays by 4..or so and then home before 6..such a life we lead 0 -
Much to my dislike I think I am going to have to go to both of my Doctors suggestion and start taking Miralax. I was thinking because of the 'lax' part of it that it was a laxative and I do not want to be in that habit. But with MS you can have bowel nerve involvement and that's why my neurologist suggested it. Who knows what it will do to my weight!!! I might lose some!!!!
Joyce0 -
Joyce- I dont ever want to see a bottle of that stuff again.. had to drink 2 bottles mixed with something(cant remember) before my surgery.. I had to down it in about an hr and a half.. I was soooooooo:sick: was going both ways, to say it cleaned me out was an understatment.....
I sometimes have diet tea, which has Senna in it, but dont do that to much because the Senna isnt to good for you, but does aid in BM's
Hoping everyone is enjoying there weekend, I am just hangin out right now, with my foot in the brace.. no more walking for me for awhile:grumble:0 -
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Darn didn`t work, will have to go back and review my notes about posting pics.
Okay, can`t find my notes. If anyone can help I would appreciate it!0 -
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Darn didn`t work, will have to go back and review my notes about posting pics.
Okay, can`t find my notes. If anyone can help I would appreciate it!
DeeDee, you have to use the IMG code for forums like this, then change the IMG at the beginning and end to img to make it work0 -
i too am over 50+ and I live in NW Wa. Good weather this year.. ur summer, huh Barbie?? My kitties are my childern. my only kind of kids.. never had any, never wanted any.. oh excuseme, my husband is my biggest baby, even after 29 years of marriage.. and do calores count on weekends?? lol0
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it's the magnesium in that bottle stuff. Nasty, Nasty, Nasty stuff, but it does what it is intended to do for the surgery.. yup and dare I say, nasty stuff??LOL been there done that.0
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Well, I've logged for today and am WAY over! That is thanks to my hubby who cooks too good! He made this topping for linguine that most people have never heard of. He calls it Genoaise. I created a recipe for it here and the calories made me cringe, :noway: but it is so good!.
It does not contain any tomatoes, only onion, celery, carrots, prosciutto (SP?), and pot roast. Lots of butter :explode: and other spices. I start back on the diet tomorrow! LOL.:blushing: 0
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