WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2013

Liz Prayers going to you and your sister

Best wishes for all those who are also having trying times!
Lost 1 pound finally, it is a long slow process but if it stays off I'm one happy girl

Juanita in Sudbury

Hi ladies. I am checking in early today. I am at home with the drywallers who have finally started on the basement!~ Hooray for that! I went to walmart for part of the grocery shopping and when DD#1 gets home I’ll do the rest. I need some time away from her for my sanity. After walmart shopping I have 4500 steps already so hopefully today will be a good day for that. I have not taken any more metformin and my fasting and 2 hour after breakfast readings were FINE so I am getting really frustrated with that too. I’ll have to give my diabetic educator a call later when I get back from the shopping.

Barbie: lying about your weight on your driver’s license? Who ever heard of such a thing LOL> My license shows me to be about half the person I am LOL!!!

Deb: I hope the nutritionist gives you some good suggestions. Do you not eat poultry at all? Do you not like seafood? How about tofu? That does make it hard, but I bet if you keep looking you will find your answer. I can’t imaging not liking meat…I probably like it enough for both of us! 

Michele: hair dye? Is that what people use to cover their grey hair these days??? Oh my, my roots are really showing so I should go get some. I’ll look for extra in navy LOL

Kate: nice to see you! Hope you got a good night’s rest!

Katla: I will be sure to keep DS in my thoughts and prayers as he deploys.

Joyce: my dad was career navy too on a nuclear sub. He was one of the original “class” of nuclear submariners who worked directly with Rickover. He thinks all his missions are still secret!

Grandmallie: kids that age are real sponges, aren’t they?

DeeDee: hope the doctor can do something about your phlebitis!

Yanniejannie: I hope you feel better before you actually have to eat brown rice mixed with applesauce!

Anamika: have a good day!

Liz: oh my I am so sorry to hear about your sister’s fall and the cancer in her brain. You are a loving, kind sister to make such an effort to put her first right now,. I’m sure she loves you so much for that.

Kevrit: wow an in-person interview! You must have impressed them.

Juanita: congrats on the weight loss!

Jane: sounds like you are really on track these days. Good for you!

Well I see DD#1 pulling up the drive, so I’m off to finish the shopping. Take care and hugs to all who need them. Meg in humid Omaha

HI, Ladies-
I was trawling around these boards and found this one. It seems that many of your current life experiences are similar to mine so I thought I might stay.

I am just retired after thirty years of teaching. Seeing all the students return to school reminded me of that thrilling feeling each fall when we start all over and each year I knew it was going to be "the best", Well, to tell the truth, as I see the kids on the busses I have a huge grin on my face! And I dont miss that new start thrill- I can find it elsewhere.
I looked forward to my retirement and the chance to be all by myself and a total slug if that was my choice....but surprise! my husband ended up retiring at the same time!
I know that many of you have gone through retirement and understand the adjustment. Well, I had two years to prepare but my husband did not. OMG dont think Im horrible if I express that THIS IS NOT WHAT I HAD IN MIND!! Well, Im sure it will all be fine, right?????

I also decided to have some foot surgery and unfortunately it involved cutting and re-attaching the achilles. The recovery is taking much longer than I anticipated so I have lost my patience with that. However, the doctor did give me the ok to go back to the gym (limited) so here I am back on MFP and determined to make it work. The last years of teaching were so crazy that I kept telling myself "when I retire I will watch my food/eat healthy/ exercise (you know) as soon as I retired . So the time has come.....

Didnt mean to get so longwinded but I hope to get to know all of you as we share this journey- at least that is what it will be for me- a long one.( Have about 40 pounds to lose and I tend to do it slowly)

Nancy in Ohio

I'm beginning to dread Thursday's trips to the NH to see MIL. I think she was always elderly even when she was young. But even through her schizophrenia which was under control with medicine she at least could talk to us, enjoy our company, give love in her limited way. When she was living in a government high rise apartment building, she loved Christmas. She ahd very simple decorations but loved them. She also gave everyone gifts even though they looked they were wrapped by a 5 year old. All 3 sons got the same gift, all females got the same gift. But she enjoyed knowing she was giving. When she was put in a nursing home she thought those days were over. On a Medicaid unit, the goverment takes all your social security but $52. That doesn't got o far when you smoke, have telephone and cable. She no longer smokes and the NH provides the phone and cable so the $53 is hers. So I told her today that Christmas is coming and asked her if there was any Christmas presents she wanted me to go buy for her and then take the money out of her account. Her only response was 'why'. I asked if she wanted to give any of her children anything, again 'why'. She sees no reason to do anything. She doesn't enjoy her flowers anymore. As far as her schizophrenia goes everything still seems stable. So I don't think that is the problem. She doesn't play bingo anymore at all and she used to say that she isn't happy unless she wins at least 3 games a day. She jsut doesn't want to do anything anymore. She still appreciates me hugging her and telling her I love her and give her a hug and kiss.

Joyce

Hello to all -- sure have not felt motivated this week, or last. I've been reading the posts and logging, gone to the Y a bit and walked a bit (getting my 10,000 steps each day), but, meh, just don't care. And, my goodness, hungry all the time! I'm feeling pretty tired the last couple of weeks, yet haven't been sleeping great. Alas, I am in good company on this board. I think part of it may be recently getting an actual retirement-eligible date related to my retirement plan at work. It isn't my age, etc., but now I think I'm chomping at the bit TO retire, so each day seems to feel heavy. Just need to get it out of my head as I will likely have to continue on until that date anyway, just because of benefits. (DH is semi-retired and works pretty much part-time hours, so my more-than-full time schedule is particularly chafing at present.)

Whoever was talking about Longhorn, I always ask them to cook my food without added salt and they do. They will usually pull a non-marinated piece of salmon to grill, etc.

BBL soon with more enthusiasm...

Gail, metro ATL

katla - many times I'm like you, but I also know that my heart is in the right place. Sometimes the words aren't, but my heart is. And I bet anything it's the same way with you. Like Joyce, I can't even imagine what you go thru when your son is deployed. I know how I miss Bryan, but I also know that he's not in harm's way, but you......

I'm kind-of proud of myself about the Bryan situation. I do think of him often, but so far I'm not binging, which is good. I think I'll send them an email just saying "just to let you know that you're being thought of. How are things going? Diana - I do hope your mother is wearing her shawl in good health. Please give her my best". Saturday is going to be rough for me. There will be people asking me about the wedding, etc.

grandmalle - have a good time with your friend!

I'm thinking that this a.m. I'll go to Sam's and get the iced tea. Oh, I think my membership is up for renewal and I have a coupon for a $10 certificate, so I'll see if I'm right and can get the renewal with the certificate. Then I may stop at the dollar store to see if they have any more plastic wine glasses. Update: Sam's doesn't carry ANY unsweetened tea except tea bags.

yanniejannie - brown rice with applesauce doesn't sound too appealing. Hope you feel better soon

I'm currently wearing my Birkenstocks that originally I was going to return but the place was in Germany. The reviews said that they need to be broken in so I'm trying doing that. I know that my other pair are quite comfortable, maybe it's because they're broken in already

Liz - I'm ever so sorry to read about your sister. I had a very good friend who had brain cancer. Between the operations and all, she lived another 5 years. The docs didn't think she had that long, they only gave her a year or two. But she fooled them all. So there's hope. My heart goes out to you.

kevrit - hope you get the job if you really want it. So exciting!

Helped Vince outside some moving the table under the pergola and putting the solar kitty cat on slate, then went to the store. Didn't know that Sam's doesn't carry any premade unsweetened ice tea so went to WalMart next door. They only have one in the refrigerated section. For the life of me, I can't understand why it needs to be refrigerated. The ones they had that didn't need refrigeration were either sweetened or diet. Went to Dollar General to get more plastic wine glasses and had to go to another DG to get the rest. Did get some beach balls also. Food Lion doesn't sell any unsweetened premade ice tea except in the refrigerated section. Came home and did weedwacking (I'm not good at that), swept up the clippings, then helped Vince with the power washing. He powerwashed the entire upper deck, sidewalk and decking around the pool. Why he waited until the last minute is beyond me. He never did take the pic of Loki spread eagle for the "Warning Attack Cats," sign. What else is new?

Put down the tarp for the riverrock tomorrow. As we were bringing the bricks that we use to anchor the tarp down, Vince says to me "why did you put them over there, why not put them where the ends of the tarp will be?". So I just said "well, we can always move them". Honestly, like I'd know exactly where we were going to put the tarp and how big it'll be. It's really not that much work to move them about 5 steps.

Did 45 minutes of a band DVD today. Tomorrow I'll do Jillian Michael's Burn Fat Boost Metabolism DVD

Nancy - welcome to the "lifestyle" journey and come back often so we get to know you better.

Joyce - keep hugging MIL and doing what you're doing. That's the best medicine possible

barbie - I've heard so much about "salt sugar, fat", I'm going to have to check it out

Michele in NC

Michelle that sounds like a wonderful way to phrase an email to him. You aren't pressuring for any type of relationship, just leaving the door open and at the same time letting his know you are thinking of him and his new family.

Joyce

Hello friends
granmallie following you with warm water and lemon, have a nice time on the picnic. what bargain shopping! smart way to break up your calories
Michelle hope you find your iced tea or maybe make some green tea and chill it. Yoga and deep water ex sounds like fun. Hope you have fun at your party
Kalley1959 hope you r rid of your migraine soon, enjoy your shoes
gardengail I noyiced the days I dont workout my mind is focused on grazing...... like make while the sun shines
Barbie thanks for the encouragement
yanniejannie hope you r feeling better
Liz sending warm wishes and hugs to you and your sister
kevrit so glad to hear you r active and walking ,yoga will strengthen your back and hope u get the position..... moving will make way for more new friends, and hopefully a better time
megblair hooray for the basement and your bloodsugar
Heather from sunny hampshire its nice to know you r feeling better...... love the immoral support you provide and lovely tips on food, that you share

:flowerforyou: NAncy in Ohio welcome! I came , I saw, I stayed on this group..... love the warmth and understanding and the support and a sense of belonging
:flowerforyou: Joyce so nice that you shower your MIL with affection and love, she may not know but you do it still, and we love u more for being you
Barbie will try to get hold of the book salt, sugar fat
will go for my run for 45 mins and then some stretches
Have a great day everyone
Anamika

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Yanniejannie Sure hope you`re feeling better:flowerforyou: ! Brown rice and applesauce…ick:noway: !

LizPlus So sorry to hear about your sister falling . My aunt had brain cancer, it just broke my heart. You`re a wonderful sister being with her right now:flowerforyou: . I`m sure she appreciates you being there!

Kevrit A simple quiet life …sounds fabulous to me too! Good luck with the in person interview. Good for you getting in a bit of exercise, every little bit helps!!!

Juanita Congrats on that pound coming off!!!!

Jane Martin Hope you had a good active rest day, and your knees and legs are feeling better today:flowerforyou: !

Meg Hope you got some answers from your diabetic educator! I know about needing time away from the kids, sometimes I need time away from the dog:laugh: !

Heather I think it`s good you`re going to follow up and find out what started everything! Good for you getting an afternoon nap, I love naps , just don`t get the opportunity often to have one! Hope you enjoy your company, sounds like you`ll be feeding them very well!

Nancy in OH Welcome to the group! Hope you`ll stop in often and chat with us!

Grandmallie Sounds like you had a productive day! Congrats on the scale going down!!! A picnic sounds fun!

Joyce Keep on hugging MIL, I`m sure she loves every minute of it !!! How old is she?

Barbie I would love to see the pic of your line dancing group!!!

Gail Not very motivated and ready to retire, I know that feeling! Hope today is a better day for you:flowerforyou: !

Sandy in ON Hope that migraine is gone now:flowerforyou: !!! When I get one I usually only have it for a day, the next day I just kind of feel out of sorts. Rest, rest, rest!!!

Michele When is the party? This weekend is supposed to be beautiful, low 80`s and low humidity!!!

Genealace Congrats on your lawn bowling win!!!

Anamika Glad you came in and decided to stay!!!

Barbie Jb has a great recipe for a low cal corn muffin , I make the little ones so I can eat 2 of them:laugh: !!! Hope you enjoy being with friends at lunch today!

I went in for my Dr. appt. yesterday, saw the PA since my Dr. is on vacation, she looked all of 14 years old:noway: …had absolutely no clue what was wrong with my leg, so she got the other Dr. in the office to come look at it. I was told it was not phlebitis, not a blood clot, maybe it`s a shin splint, hmmmm…does shin splints make your upper thigh hurt too:huh: ??? Actually the pain moves all over my leg. Anyhow was given some exercises to do, told to stop walking so much and ice my leg. I usually don`t count taking Noel out for a walk as part of my exercise, I guess though that`s all I`ll be getting for the next few days:ohwell: . I also have a sinus infection:sad: …yuck…I had a feeling I had that. I don`t like antibiotics they always make me feel sick on my stomach:sick: . However I don`t want the sinus infection to get any worse.

Hope all you beauties have a wonderful day today!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in finally sunny NC:glasses: (the ground is still soggy though, when you step on it squishes:frown: )

Hello to All: Well today DH and I are celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe it has really been that many years. DH asked me what I wanted for our anniversary and I told him tickets to the stage play of War Horse so we are going to put our celebration on hold until September 6 and then go out to dinner and to the play. I am really looking forward to that. The life-size horse puppets are supposed to be fantastic.

Liz - Glad you are getting time to spend with your sister.

Joyce - It is good that you are able to take time for your MIL. Good for you!

Cheryl - So sorry you have to sell your horse. That is a really hard decision to make but you need to feel safe and still enjoy riding. Hope you find just the right horse that will take care of you.

Everyone have a wonderful day! I know I will. I have a massage scheduled to help relax those muscles that physical therapy makes sore. Healing angels to those in need and congrats to all with successes. Sue in SD

Hello ladies. Just doing my periodic check-in to read your motivating posts. I haven't been logging but I've been walking every day with my dog, sometimes twice a day. Good for exercise and good for thinking.

Helen in Needham, MA

Hi – so happy it is Friday, looking forward to some nice weather and the time off. We’re having friends over for sushi tonight, but nothing else planned for the weekend. If I wake up early enough tomorrow and the weather permits I may head out to the beach for the day.

Well I lost a ½ pound, so the scale is creeping downward ever so slowly. Had a really good workout this morning, ran 6 miles and then finished up with a 2 mile fast walk. If my energy level is up, I plan to do one of the T25 workouts later.

Wessecg – I’m so sorry for you and your stepdaughter to have to go through all of that. Also, sorry to hear about your ribs, that can’t be easy. Hope you heal quickly.
Katla – hope your Turkey Day is a huge success. Me and my hubby were both in the military, now retired, but it can be hard life.
Sandy – hope your migraine is gone by now.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Suzy

Hello all!

Continuing to improve. Did my gymming today and an hour of gardening. No strength training yet though. I think I am a bit worried about straining my lymphodema arm and thus the breast. Probably needless worry.

I cooked the beef in beer stew for my brother today. It smelled absolutely fabulous all day and tastes heavenly. As it is shin I gave it four hours. Now it will go in the freezer. For supper we had skinnytastes' baked eggplant sticks with sea bass and 'sauce vierge'. Absolutely delicious! The eggplant has become one of our standard recipes. We have double portions though!:laugh:

The painters have finished 3 sides of the house and have packed up for the long Bank Holiday weekend. We saw on the news that the traffic is horrible in the south so we are really glad we took the decision not to travel to DSIL. I prefer to stay at home if everyone else is on the move.:happy: Long traffic jams are DH's least favourite things apart from airport queues!:laugh:

Hope to be quiet and catch up on TV this weekend. I have a French film to watch called Amour about an old couple who get ill. Sounds a bit depressing, but I like to keep my language skills up. I still need the subtitles though. I am currently reading a very nice series of detective novels, written by a Englishman called Martin Walker, set in the French Dordogne and starring a detective called Bruno. Nothing to scare the horses, so very relaxing!

Might start getting back to planks tomorrow. I expect I will be down on my record of 2 mins 5 secs. Baby steps. I was doing so well with the strength training before this set back, and really enjoying it, but must respect my poor old body and not push it. It has taken a lb or two off me to help with the healing, so I have something to be grateful for.:flowerforyou:

Love to all. Cheryl - I really feel for you having to sell your horse. I have decided in my adult life not to have animals as my attachment to them caused me so much pain as a child. I hope you soon find a wonderful, safe new friend.

Heather in soon to be raining Hampshire UK

TGIF~~woke up to fire trucks and police cars all over .The house on the corner caught fire,no one hurt.
My legs are fine,got a walk in to spend time with my senior ladies.Sitting on deck talk and working on roses.
Hope ur doing all ok.
HUGS
jane

Hidee Ho Ladies,
sittin and chilaxing with my feet up in my wicked good slipper's
going to get up early and take a shower and go to work until about 11:30 tomorrow and then off to the picnic- like I said will bring my water cup with me with ice...
they have alot of activities you can do there.. dont know what we will end up doing.. maybe if they have a kayak I can try that...
sorta stuffed my face today,but was under my calorie count.. didn't hit 10,000 stpes but I did go to the gym.. that accounts for something...
well I will check in early am before I start my day and later when we get home from the picnic
ta ta for now:flowerforyou:
add on here.... has anyone seen these on the internet, pounds to lose, pounds lost jars? u take 2 jars any size,you can use any small item.(ie)marbles,glass beads etc.. and you mark one jar with pounds to lose, the other pounds lost. and you put the amount of items you want in the lbs to lose jar- 1 for each lb and then move them to the second jar when you lose a lb..
I thought it was sorta neat