WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2013

Hi all,
DH and DSIL are out for a walk. They are going to measure the 'jalk' I was doing my pbs on so I know exactly how far it is. She has a Garmin watch. I managed to do my gymming this am for the first time since Saturday, but haven't felt up to a long walk as well. I did a grocery trip and felt a bit 'other worldly' so have limited myself to a short stagger down to the nearby pub garden for lunch. I had a small beer and half a ham sandwich, no butter and no dressing on the side salad. Left the coleslaw. How good am I?:bigsmile: So this afternoon while they are out I have been sleeping on the sofa. Lovely!

Great news is that I have lost another 1 lb! Obviously mastitis is good for weight loss.:laugh: I have now lost a nice round British three and a half stones.!!! One more lb will take me to 50 lbs where I might announce goal! Or maybe not. I can't decide. I will reassess when that lb is gone. DSIL commented on the colourful clothes I was wearing - bright blue running socks (thank you drkatiebug), purple skinny jeans and a bright pink t shirt! To think once upon a time you couldn't get me out of black!

I will leave the strength training for another couple of days to let the mastitis subside. When it is all better I think I will ask for an X ray to check there is no regrowth of a tumour blocking anything.

The rovers have returned so bye bye for now.

HEATHER UK

Happy Wednesday and good afternoon ladies. Well the temps are on the way up again today. Glad I am inside until after 10pm. as when I am done working switchborad I will go work in the gift shop till close. I do that acouple times a month as a voluteer. I enjoy it. Sometimes I will only make a dollar or two, depending on patient count. It is run by all voluteers so they are not losing money. I do have to go see the employee nurse as they are trying to make sure everyone has all the shots they are to have. So have to go meet with her and see what I need. Sure not thrilled about that. DH got the trike home and back together so he will pick me up on that tonight and we can do alittle ride. I do like the trike alot more then the motorcycle. That extra wheel makes me feel so much safer.

jb--Fantastic news about DH job. God does such good work. I admit sometimes I wish he would do it faster. Patience is not one of my better traits. Congrates on the NSV of getting a new picture on drivers license. I have lied about my weight on mine for so long I am looking forward to getting my new one with the right weight. I want to get a new picture on my hospital ID as it was taken over 100 pounds ago.

Sandy- It always shocks me that people can be so heartless and mean. Bless the neighbors for doing the right thing and giving the family support. I do hope the law does something. We had a 12 year old kill himself last month in alittle town about 30 miles from here. Some kids were bullying him and put him in a trash dumpster. So he told his parents who are teachers at the school. They called the parents and then the next day at the public pool these same boys depanted him and took pictures. It was out by the pool in front of eveyone. The young boy went home and shot himself. His younger sister found him. Then at the visitation before the funeral the parents and these kids showed up. The mom refuses to go back to the house and they are moving as they will not teach at the school this year. It makes me so sad that this can happen.

Pat-have they checked your blood pressure? Hope they figure it out as being dizzy is no fun.

Sue-Happy first Anniversary.

grandmallie- Thanks for the tip. DH works just down the street from our dentist so he said he would stop and see what they can do and when I can get in.

Joyce- I enjoied your car story. When I was 11 we had been out picking apples and had several baskets in the car. We had on old stationwagon that the back door opened like a regular door. My mom went around a corner and the door came open and my sister fell out(she was 6) then the door went shut. There were 5 of us kids and the rest of us were laughing so hard we could not make mom understand what happened. When we went back to get her she sitting beside the road waiting. Back then no one wore seat belts. DH and I bowled on teams for acouple years and I am not very good. So we told them we wanted to be on a team that wanted to have fun. Well we got such a high handicap that we won alot. Made the one team so mad as they were out to win. I understand about your hair. I am getting so thin on top that if I let it get to long it really shows. I wish they could just cut it so it would look good and not need alot of work. Blood surger of 92 is to high?? What do they want it to be? I feel good when mine is under 110.

Melanie- Saturday sounds like it will be alot of fun. Hope it is everything you expect.

Heather- glad you are taking care of yourself. Congrates on the loss. Love the new colors. I am trying to pick colors as I buy new things as I have so much black and dark colors.

I hope everyone has a great afternoon.
Blessed! Vicki in HOT GI NE

Happy Hump Day –

Hope all you ladies are doing well. Well summer is back and had to turn the air conditioning back on. It’s been nice having the windows open and definitely appreciate the lower gas & electric bills.

So far this week I give myself an A on meeting my goals, have done 60 minutes of cardio each day and have achieved a minimum of 14,000 steps each day. My one moment of weakness was yesterday when someone brought muffins into work. Had a blueberry muffin (one of my weaknesses), so almost tipped me over in calories. Scale is stuck again, but at least it isn’t going up.

Joyce – what a nice tribute to your parents. What a nice remembrance.
Heather – hope you are 100% recovered now.
Barbie – love the picture!
Michele – I’m not sure if Lisa wrote “Skinny B****”.
JB – congratulations on hubby getting a job, how exciting.
Sandy – so sorry to hear about the grandmother of an autistic child. I’m always amazed how cruel people can be.
Vicki – congratulations on the wonderful weight loss.

Hope the rest of the week goes well for everyone.
Suzy

Just plugging along today. Took a trip to the grocery (first time by myself) since I hurt my back (actually butt). I'm being very conscience about what I'm eating the last few days. One day at a time. Hopefully a few days in a row and I'll get back on track.
jb - so happy for you and your family. Your garden produce sounds wonderful. Last year I had lots of figs and this year none at all.
Katia - I can just see you washing that "whale". Bet is was fun. I always like to play with the hose.
Barbie - love your picture especially the red cowboy hat!
Meg - that was smart of you to have a discussion about what you need to keep up with your exercise routine.
Michelle - when is the party? Sounds like it's going to be a doozy!
Have to get something cooked for dinner. Have a great evening.
Sue in TX

When I go out to eat, I often take my own salad dressing with me because I can't eat pepper or mayo. I make it with basil, lemon juice, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and light olive oil. One thing I read about salad dressing (or sauce or any kind), is always have it on the side and then when you are eating, dip the fork in the dressing then into the piece of food. It also helps so that the food isn't overpowered by the flavour of the dressing and if you don't eat everything and want to take it home, then even salad is good the next day - but not if it is smothered in dressing.

wesseg-I am so sorry you are going through such a tough time, I will keep you,your daughter, and your friend in my prayers..
genalace- I have dont that for years, always always ask for dressing on the side, and just dip the tines of the fork in the dressing...
well talked to the DGD and my daughter took alot of pictures.. she looked adorable and really enjoyed herself. I think this will open a whole new world to her:bigsmile:

Hi everyone. I had a good day in the intensive care unit re-orienting myself. But I got really hypoglycemic before lunch and ended up eating too much and when I got home I went to bed with a migraine for a couple of hours. Feel better now but foggy.

Jen: nice to see you again. Prayers and hugs for mom and your Marine.

Rhonda you got some nice exercise in!

Barbie: I think you summarized the thread quite well although I admit to missing the attack cats

Michele: you have solved my problem. I need a navy blue cat, but then I need a pink one, a purple one, a yellow one (well they do have those)! LOL

Joyce : I like those egg sandwiches too

Katla: those kind of chores never seem like work to me because they are so therapeutic

Melanie: ;great job beating the cravings! It will be great to work out with a celebrity like that!

Genealace: great job lawn bowling

Grandmallie: great attitude…that weight will come off sooner or later. First day of school…so exciting!

Anamika: sometimes those life events happens, and it’s good to just enjoy all of it as a special treat

DeeDee: you are having rain again? Don’t float away!

Jane: hope you are having a good day!

Robin: sorry your vacation has been so poor weather-wise. I bet you’ll be glad to get back to the dogs.

Heather; good news on the weight loss! Hope the mastitis is getting better now

Vicki: it’s hot here too but it finally feels like summer!

Pat: sorry your night was so bad. I forgot if you know why you have this stomach issue? Is there anything you can do about it?

Suzy: good attitude about not gaining!

Suebdew: take care of your back/butt!

Carol: I have been missing you! I remember about the suicide and the broken ribs. Both are so horrible. And now this latest suicide…I’m sending prayers and hugs to you.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: You must be reeling! You’ll lose the weight when you can get up and get around. I’m so sorry you had to sell your horse. My best friend doesn’t ride at all anymore because she is on anticoagulants and is afraid of falling or being thrown, but she still has the horses..about 7 of them. I hope you come back again soon.

I’m heading off to eat dinner…bbq chicken, coleslaw, corn….Usually a reasonable dinner, but after lunch, I’ll be over. Oh well. One more episode like this and I’m stopping the new evening dose of metformin. Take care everyone. Meg from Omaha where the chiggers seems to be starting to bother DH a little less but he still looks awful!

I got that band this morning, but it just seems to occur when I'm on my laptop, not on the desktop. Like I couldn't see the start of Joyce's post but on my desktop I can. Weird.

Joyce - I usually will fry my egg but I also have a veggie burger and put that in the microwave. Along with the egg I usually have some egg sustitute and lately I've been putting cheese on top of that. What a breakfast. I like my yolks runny, but I could maybe scramble the egg and put that in the microwave. To me, there's just something about the consistency of hard-cooked egg yolks. Well, that's one of the few foods that I really don't care for.

katla - cleaning the boat, as weird as this may sound, sounds really relaxing. I know that I enjoy cleaning the pool. Wish some of that job would transfer into cleaning the house....lol

Melanie - getting to workout with Shawn T! I'd be over the moon

Joyce - the point the team has to give another is called a handicap. I'm glad mine is so high. Good for you increasing your average! Mine doesn't seem to be going up. I wish I could take some private lessons, I think that would really help me, but the bowling alley by us for some reason is now opening later and later in the day and staying open later and later in the evening. I know when we go for the Newcomers bowling league we leave around 9 and there's practically no one there. This isn't Charlotte where people are out later. Hickory is more retired people who do things early in the day. Oh well...... they'll do what they want to do

According to the Wii, I was down today. I knew that I would be.

grandmalle - the first day of kindergarten is such a milestone. I still remember when my kids first day was, I was so strong until they got on the bus and it pulled away. Then I'd cry like a baby!

Joyce - my hubby likes (get this) peanut butter and bacon on toast. For variety, he sometimes will have peanut butter and potato chips (yes, in a sandwich, not the chips on the side)

Robin - so sorry the weather isn't cooperating for you. But on the bright side..it's so nice to take a vacation and just get away

Heather - you WERE so good eating! I'm proud of you. And on that pound down, WTG girl

Went to yoga then the deep water class. After coming home and giving Loki his med, I went to Sally's. Actually, I had a pair or earrings I was about to give away, but decided I'd see if they were real gold. They were MIL's, I never wear them, but she at the end had her good jewelry with her costume jewelry. I fully expected it to be costume jewelry, but it's 14 karat gold. Who would have thunk? I'll probably trade them in and get these stackable rings that I am eyeing. Then went to Sally's and got this stuff for covering roots. Evidentally, it doesn't last all that long and, I didn't know this, but if you get something and try it and it isn't the right shade, you can return the unused portion. Then I went to WalMart to redeem some coupons that I had. Actually, I got them off the Internet after I'd bought the items.

Then we went to lunch with the other 2 couples who are cohosting the social. I had a black bean burger, just water to drink, and instead of the fries had what is called a "veggie boat", basically, it's carrot sticks and celery.

Vicki - how horrible for that boy!

Pat - yes, I do have a KitchenAid mixer. Really, it's so heavy, I've seen where basically you have it in a wall on a sliding platform and there's a door so it's out of sight but easily accessible. How I'd love to have that! Don't think it can be done right now, tho. We talked today, and I'm going to get the ice tea since I have a membership at Sam's and the gal in charge of the socials thinks I should probably have more plastic wine glasses. So I'll buy more and if we don't use them, then I'll return them.

Joyce - many times the lunch menu item is just a smaller amount than on the dinner menu. Ask and many times restaurants will give you the lunch portion. I know that I usually get a chicken meal at Olive Garden that's on their lunch menu but isn't on their dinner menu, but they'll serve it to me at dinnertime.

Sue in TX - the party is this Saturday. So far, 34 people have signed up. But from having hosted socials in the past, I know that there will be people who didn't respond who will come, people who responded that won't come so I'm prepared. We got the tables and items from the Newcomers social committee today. To be a bit honest, at first glance, I'm thinking that there aren't enough supplies. Maybe I'm wrong. I seem to recall that the items for the social were given to the host/hostess in a plastic container, I got them in a plastic bag. Well, they're still in the car so when we bring them in, I'll see if there's enough. I do have to buy the iced tea, they told me to buy it in the gallon jugs (premade). I volunteered to buy it since I have a Sam's membership. Wonder how many bottles of water there are? See, my way is to have more than enough and if needed, I can always return some. But that's just me. I usually take the food items out of the refrigerator to deforst that we're going to have for dinner the following week. I'm trying to cut that down this week, or at least not have something that needs defrosting until Wednesday.

genalace - water leaking is not fun at all. One time water from our washing machine leaked downstairs (really, twice but once was my fault and I just never told Vince about it). I always ask for my salad dressings on the side. One of the reasons is because I've found that many times the restaurants put waaaayyyyy too much dressing on. Also, this way I don't have to have any. Like today at lunch, I got this ranch dressing for the veges, just dipped a carrot and then a piece of celery in it and didn't have any more. It just didn't appeal to me. Now that black bean burger......... It's interesting how tastes change

Cheryl - you've certainly been thru an awful lot. Prayers for all concerned

Meg - you HAVE heard of hair dye????? lol (colorful cats). So sorry you aren't feeling well, but glad you're getting better

Great news!!!! The riverrock is in!!! We're getting the last (it d*** well better be the last) 5 yards delivered Friday.

Deb - the thing that I'm not crazy about with protein shakes and bars is that they almost always have so much added sugar that sometimes they are almost like a candy bar. I did find a protein drink with no added sugar (or artificial preservatives), but it was so expensive. I'd rather get my protein from foods, too. Greek yogurt is pretty high in protein.

Michele in NC

Barbie: It is a wise woman to know when to keep her mouth shut. I'm not wise. :laugh: The best thing we could do to reorganize our garage is to throw away a lot of our precious things. Too bad it won’t happen any time soon. (My treasures, his junk versus his treasures, my junk.)

Robin: I’m sorry your Alaska trip featured a shipload of rain. :ohwell: I hope you found ways to enjoy yourselves despite the weather. We had a sailing trip to BC about 13 or 14 years ago that began in mid June-uary and ended during the first few days of Jul-ember. We stopped in at Princess Louisa, and had chilly rain and cold weather the whole time we were there. We were with friends and found ways to have fun despite the weather. A commercial shrimper tied up at the docks while we were there. We asked if we could buy some shrimp, and they said they were sorry they couldn’t sell us any shrimp. (Against the rules.) They could sell us bait, though. Our bait was delicious. It came frozen in boxes that said P R A W N S on them.:bigsmile: The day we left the clouds lifted a bit to reveal snow about 50 above sea level where we were floating.:grumble:

Heather UK: Your colorful outfits sound fabulous. WTG! :bigsmile: Don’t leave us when you reach your goal. We’ll still need your moral support and stories.

Vicki: I’ve thought that the trike motorcycles were a good idea for a long time now, especially good for those of us who are no longer young. I hope you have a great time with yours.:flowerforyou:

Pat (Phoo in AZ): I hope your digestive system quits punishing you. You might have to go for a soft diet for a while to rest it. I’m thinking of ice-cream (occasional treat) yogurt, cottage cheese, soup… I have no idea what your trigger foods are, but I"m trying to think of things that are likely to digest easily. Good luck.:flowerforyou:

Suay in DE: Good work!:bigsmile:

Suebdew: “Whale washing” isn’t for everyone, but I did have fun. You’re right about that.:bigsmile:

Wessecg: I’m so sorry you had to sell your horse. but if he wasn’t safe for you to continue riding, you’ve done what you had to do. I hope the one you find to replace him turns out to be an absolute love. I have an open mind about suicide for people with incurable end stage diseases like cancer, but not for people who kill themselves to punish friends or family for being happy. :noway: That is just selfish meanness. :mad: Better days are coming. I’m sure of it.:flowerforyou:


We are having SaTurkey Day this Saturday as a going away party for DS, who will soon be deployed. It is hard to know he’ll be gone for months and in some danger. We need to stay focused on letting him know how proud we are of him. He’s career military and has been gone many times before. It doesn't get easier.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

August goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 2 glasses of water daily.

slept in to 4:45 this morning..
im running around today,and im fighting a headache so I wont go to the gym this morning..
when I talked to Taliah(DGD) last night she was very excited.. since she is going to a christian school she told me her teacher read a couple of pages from a book.
she says grandma do you know what? Who made us, God made us, God made the world,she is quoting the bible.she said first there was darkness and then there was light, and that God Loves Us..
how adorable...I am glad that she is getting a good education and a little bit of religion mixed in there..right now at this age she is a sponge.. she will soak it all in...
the only thing that bothered me is that she called me a DoDo,i told her she was silly, she said thats what daddy calls you..
the only thing I am thankful for is that he dials the phone for her to call me..
going to take the dogs for a walk, take the car in for a oil change, and then go out with my friend Doris..

Good morning, ladies,

Have been reading all the posts, just not felt up to much posting; my stomach is off.........getting me awake way early with upper g.i. pain since Tues. am. Also off and on during the day. Today up at 2:30am..........ulcer type symptoms. Don't know if it's tied in to the weekly Fosamax (Sundays); have skipped my evening ASA even though it's the coated kind. Now planning on sticking to an ulcer diet through the weekend and will call g.i. dr. if symptoms persist. Currently eating brown rice mixed with applesauce............yum (?)

Barbie.......great pic; how many are in your dance group?

JB.........Yay!!! on your dh's job

Heather ...........hope you are feeling better

Sandy.........how are the new shoes working out for you?

Rhonda.........happy belated b-day

wessecg...........your daughter will stay in my thoughts; she's carrying a heavy load. Sorry to hear of you giving up your horse. My dd and I were in a tack store yesterday afternoon and a woman was telling the owner (a friend of ours) that she was willing to give away a great horse because it is just too much for her to handle and she doesn't have the time to train him properly......so, you are not alone; even if her story is a bit different.

Know I've missed a lot; didn't take any notes. DD left to open the pool; going to try for some more zzzzzzz's

Best to all,
yanniejannie

Good Morning;
Yanniejannie; DeeDee; Grandmaille; Joyce; Katla49; Kate in Brooklyn; Michele; Deb; Barbie; :flowerforyou:

Today is supposed to be sunny but I pray it is not as hot as yesterday...hope everyone has a sunny day also. I have an update on my sister....she had an awful fall Saturday night it knocked her out and they had to take her to the hospital to revive her...the side of her head is so black and blue.....they did some tests there and found out that the cancer has reached her brain ..
Went in yesterday after finally getting our car,....that is still ongoing. ...she had some smiles for us but the fall took a lot out of her..I swear she aged 5 years... she dozed off and we set there with her a bit but she was trying to keep awake for us so we left...going in this morning.....I don't know how much longer I will have her ...but I want to be with her all I can
Going to go and do a few things up before we go I am so behind on some things..but she comes first....Have a happy day my friends!

Liz fr Halifax NS

I think 'scrubbing the whale' must be a little like what Gibbs on NCIS does when he goes down in his basement and sands his boat he seems to making all the time. He does it to think and ponder on life. Like Karate Kid, wash on, wash off.

Joyce

You have something here! Maybe it is a bit like the Karate kid. On the other hand, I was out in the sunshine, floating, and playing with water. All fun. I'm now sore all over, but it is the ache of hard work rather than pain.:bigsmile:

Liz:

Hugs to you. It takes a special kind of courage to stay in there day after day while a loved one is fighting a losing battle. If I had a sister, I'd like her to have your courage and devotion. I'm sure your sister is grateful for all of your love and support.

Katla