WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

Nancy - many times I'll have one of my bran muffins. They are high in fiber and make me want to drink a lot. Usually, and I say *usually* that helps. But I still have to sample at least some of the dough. It's almost like an addiction.

Today started out with my going to WalMart. I was thinking that I'd probably need more egg substitute for tomorrow. I took it to the Y with me and put it in their refrig while I took the deep water class. Then I put it in the refrig at the Green Room while I volunteered there. I tell you, the shows for this weekend are almost totally sold out. Then I came home, had lunch (tuna on a tortilla), went in the pool, then did some running around. Went to Kohl's (I almost died when I saw the price for pillowcases!), Target, then Sam's. I do need new headphones, I can't find what I'm looking for so I think I'll have to go to Best Buy. Home for dinner. Jessica and Kris should be here later tonight.

Tomorrow is farmer's market then yoga. If the guy with the sweet corn on the cob is there, I'm going to buy, buy, buy. Really, don't have anything else planned for tomorrow. Jessica is going to leave here Sun to drive Kris back to VA and go to work, but she'll be back Tues night.
She has an interview at NC State Vet School on Wed. I know somewhere in there she has a dentist appt.

Cleaned the spa today. That's a good way to dry the back of me before going in the house. Jessica and Kris might want to use the spa tonight.

Oh, gotta tell you the news. I got an email from Bryan. Talk about shocked. I emailed him twice saying "thinking of you". The second time I asked for his new address. Didn't get that. He did say that they are now on the island of LaReunion, they have an apt., bought a car, that he is happy with his boss, Diana is working and looking for more work at the airport (don't quite understand that, but that's OK, probably doing translation)

Joyce - I always love reading your posts, they are so uplifting. Thank you. Good luck on your walk

grandmalle - I always feel that God's plan is the best plan. Sometimes I just wish I understood it. But then again, it took me 30 years to realize why His plan to take my mother when I was so young was really the best plan. You didn't offend me one bit with your post. I was raised Catholic, too. Every Sun going to church, I still remember wearing a big hat because I didn't have time to take the rollers out of my hair....lol You sure are one busy lady. How do you find the time to get everything done? Great NSV. I gave a pair of pants to this lady to make smaller. I really should have had them in a 6 only I got the 8. I had another pair in a 6, so I hope she can cut them down to the same size.

Heather - I just can't get over how great you are with dh. Truly inspirational

Welcome everyone new! This is a great thread

Sue in SD - when our furbabies hurt, we hurt, too. You're probably right, I bet she's playing the sympathy card.

Sylvia - I know what you mean by people looking at you at the gym when you're laughing at something they can't hear. I get looks when I start dancing and they can't hear the music....lol

janetsilver - oh, that's happened to me, too. Sometimes it just takes your body a while to catch up with itself. Also, I've found that no matter what, even if I'm below on the total daily calories, if I eat something in the evening, I can be absolutely guaranteed that I'll gain the next day. I take the body test on the Wii, but don't use that as a definitive weight (besides, it doesn't give me a number, only the number of how much I lost/gained)

Got the book "the Cure For Everything Untangling Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness" along with another rebounder DVD from Amazon today. I wanted this book and didn't feel like paying the shipping so, trajedy of all trajedies, I had to order a DVD to bring the total up. Isn't that a crying shame?????????? I'll probably do that DVD Tuesday just so I can be sure there's no problem with the DVD.

Rita - congrats on saying "no". I had a mini-NSV today while I was in Sam's. They were giving out these samples of donuts or muffins and I actually had my hand reaching for one but then drew my hand away and walked away. Unfortunately, when I got home, I did have two cookies. Shouldn't have. Didn't really need them. Hope Jessica and Kris finish them up so I don't have to look at them

patceoh - I agree, water exercise can be very demanding. You don't feel it, tho...that is...until the next day

Sue in TX - and your spaghetti squash wasn't real "watery"? I'd give it a try if that'll help. I cut mine in half, took out the seeds, roasted it cut side down, and there was still a lot of water from the squash.

I'm going to post this so that I mark my spot.

Michele in NC

Heather: Your DH is a gem. I wonder if he realizes it and tend to think he doesn’t. I’ll bet it is impossible to tell him how much you value him often enough. If I was going to a place where my long ago BF was sure to be, I think DH would be a bit unsettled—despite me throwing over the other guy and picking him. Will your DH go with you? Good luck at the opening. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Rita: from TN Congratulations on two wonderful NSV’s, passing up the offered drink from DH and being wise at the work picnic.:flowerforyou:

SueMiizZou: IF you’re consistently logging at deficit and not losing I’d look at sodium and alcohol as possible causes. Water helps combat both issues. Hang in there. Welcome to the group.:flowerforyou:

Grandmallie: Congrats on the Boss noticing how well you’re doing. Big NSV!:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Sue in TX: I’m a cool weather girl. You’ wouldn’t catch me playing any sport at 91 degrees with high humidity. You rock!

Michelle: Congrats on hearing from your son. It sounds like they are trying to build a life. Keeping my fingers crossed for more good things as time goes by.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:



DH and I spent most of the day sanding failed deck flooring off of our upper deck so that we can put on new and do a good job. It was hard, but we worked like a good team and got through it. We rented a 4” belt sander and took turns operating it so that we each got plenty of breaks but the work kept on. Next there is detail work, removing the deck railing temporarily and then the primer coat. Lots to do. I hope I sleep well and nothing is cramping from over use tonight or tomorrow.

Be well and happy.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

September goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.

Happy Friday night, Ladies! Hope you have all had a great day. Mine has been great, spent the morning with my little elder friend. Took her to get her hair done, out for coffee, stopped at the grocery store, and then back home so she could rest. While we were waiting for her turn at the washing stand, we met another woman who will be 102 next month! So, 98 + 102 = many, many years of Wisdom! It's really something to think about isn't it. What changes have these women experienced? What hardships have they lived through? What joys have they appreciated? And, they were both smiling, sharp-minded and happy......life is good. I was blessed today to have this experience.

Grandmallie- I do not take prednisone, but I do take other huge pills & have difficulty w/ swallowing them sometimes. For me, warm water makes it easier to take the pills and a little breath mint takes away the taste. They are just nasty! :frown:
Nice compliment from your boss. Things like that really make you smile, don't they. :happy:

Sylvia- A chair! Sneaky little devil! Agility training sounds like just the plan for him. Of course, as you run the course with him, you'll get some extra steps in each day! That sounds like a win-win situation!

Nancy- Love the quote- I need that on my fridge!

Janetsilver- Welcome! I really can't tell you why some weeks things work well and other weeks things don't. I, too, have done the week "right" only to find no loss or a slight gain. Could be water weight, could be muscles are defining themselves, could be a gremlin..... Just keep working your plan, and it will work. It's not a fast process, but it does work.

Vicki- Overeating and Alcoholism are closely related in the illnesses catagories because they are both based on sugar addictions with very negative physical/emotional/mental consequences. (IMHO) In OA, we talk about the irony that overeating is the only addiction in which you actually can not, should not, and aren't expected to totally and completely abstain from the substance which is giving you the grief! I really can live the rest of my life w/o an alcoholic drink, but I can not live my life w/o food. It isn't a more difficult struggle, but it is a different struggle for those of us who are compulsive overeaters.

Joyce- Have fun with your walk tomorrow! :flowerforyou:

Rita- My partner has a short-haired Jack Russell terrier. She is almost 14 years old, and I love her to pieces! She is a rock hound. If you throw a rock she will chase it and bring it back. She chews on them, so her front teeth are pretty well shot. When she grins and shakes her stub, she looks really ridiculous! We surely do get attached to our critters, don't we. Have fun w/ movie night, I can smell the popcorn from here! :flowerforyou:

I did ok with my food today, even ate some of those nasty vegie-things, but the cravings were bad. I think after the big binge, I am going to have to work to retrain my brain again. Once again, two steps forward....one step back. But, that's ok, I see which direction I need to go.

Have a good night everyone...... I wish you all peaceful sleep, uninterrupted sleep, and happy dreams!

Pat (Phoo in Az)

phoo, Grandmakkie is right about the Prednisone. They aren't big pills but oh they taste terrible. You have to do something to make sure they don't touch your tongue, roof of your mouth or throat. It's a challenge!!!

When I was working and the good ol' days had semi private rooms, my favorite patients were when I had two old men in a room together. Men generally didn't have as much whining as a lot of the women do. But when they wold start talking about their first cars, working on the farm, first jobs or whatever it was so neat. They had seen the first cars on the road to having a man on the moon. Who else could say that?? They are just so neat to work with. The hospital was doing some major construction in a side lot and installing a big MRI department which involved a lot of digging and took a long time. Those two old men could just put their chairs by the window and just watch all day long. They didn't need a TV, books or anything else. They had big machinery, big digging was exciting!!

Well my husband is really pushing coming with our daughter and I tomorrow. I know one of the things he is looking forward to is the fried greasy foods from the food vendors. He says if he knew Michelle would still be going out to eat with us on Sunday he would feel better. I guess I never realized he was so insecure.

Joyce

Hello to all!! Just bumping to find my spot. Sue in SD

I'm so happy that it's Friday. Work is finally getting busier which means I'm more tied to my desk. In one way it's good because it's more likely that head office won't close our location but on the other I don't get to walk around as much.

Made it to the Y tonight, did 75 min of strength training and walked 1/2 mile around the track. Dare I say it :noway: ....I actually looked forward to going tonight. I am feeling better & stronger since joining the Y though my sleep is getting worse. hmph

I hope everyone has a great nice, sleep well.

Sandy from ON

Bumping, found you, it wasn't so easy, I don't get it! Why the new thread?
Nancy in AZ

morning ladies,
well it is a tad nippy this morning 51 degrees,
only gonna be in the low 70's today.. but this is my kind of weather.. Fall is my favorite time of the year...sitting having my warm lemon water,and have a pair of the DH sweats on.. I will use these for knockin around the house and working in the yard...have sorta been sleeping better,except getting up about 4-5 times to pee:grumble: oh well so long as the scale is going down I dont care, lost 10 oz. yesterday :happy:

Well,DD & her hub left yesterday. We had a great 9 day visit.Too much eating out & going here,there & where ever....including 2 days at the Ohio Amish area. Talk about food!! Had a apple fritter,but kept myself to calorie allotment.Probably not the best food choices,but tried to do as best I could.Breakfast was the best part.....DD is also an early riser,so we enjoyed our protein shake & then sit around in pj s jabbering away.
Lunch was usually a snack of fruit,maybe turkey & cheese with a side of cucumber salad.Out for dinner was the norm.The truth is,I haven't been on the scale ...won't till Thurs,but am satisfied with the effort I made to eat a bit lower cal & healthy.It is a learning
Process,much to remember ,a lot to put in practice.

Patpho,"Overeating and Alcoholism are closely related in the illnesses catagories because they are both based on sugar addictions with very negative physical/emotional/mental consequences. (IMHO) In OA, we talk about the irony that overeating is the only addiction in which you actually can not, should not, and aren't expected to totally and completely abstain from the substance which is giving you the grief! I really can live the rest of my life w/o an alcoholic drink, but I can not live my life w/o food. It isn't a more difficult struggle, but it is a different struggle for those of us who are compulsive overeaters"

Never heard that before.Sugar addiction? Can I ask about ppl who don't care for sweets? Was recalling an uncle & a friend who drank too much.

Missing my baby now,at 48, she will always be my baby

Hope everyone has a good wkend. It's 46* in Ohio this morn,great sleeping weather.Going for a long walk in a few minutes,then spending this day at home.....sounding good to me. Patceoh

Good morning,

It's a chilly morning but I absolutely love it. I love the fall.

Grandmallie - I get up a few times every night to pee as well, I swear I might as well just take my water bottle and empty it into the toilet. I'm glad you are sleeping a bit better.

Weigh in day and I lost 2.2 lbs of the 4.6 that I gained last week. I really wasn't expecting any loss this week as i started the strength training this week.

I'm off to the Y for some cardio this morning then meal planning & grocery list.

Have a great day everyone

Sandy from ON

Holding my place. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Jill in western MA

I was able to talk to DD on the phone last night , heard DGD's greeting, and complimented my SIL on getting things taken care of so that their home wasn't ruined in the torrential rains. They live in Boulder County, CO. Their neighborhood is like an island in the flooding, and they are much luckier than many. They've been able to get groceries, so all is as well as can be expected. Most people in the county do not have flood insurance. Why would they? It is usually very dry. I'll bet very few people in the area have flood insurance unless they live right next to a stream. I hope there will be FEMA help with home repairs available.

afternoon my lovlies,
Im truckin right along.. 10,000 steps already, lawn done,gym, done, doggies walked, and then to the showers and off to the see my FIL, then to walmart,sams,and dinner...
I find that the more you move, the more energy you have.. so thats why the exercise works, and watch what goes in the mouth.. basically that is all you need, watch what you eat and move...
Hope everyone is having a sparkly day:flowerforyou:

Where I live here in the US you don't get paid for donating blood. You do get paid for donating plasma which can also be very important. When people were paid to donate blood they found that so many addicts were donating just to support their habit and there was evidence of HIV in the blood donated. So they can't do that now. But the areas around our local plasma center really doesn't look like a safe place to be because of all the low life that are surrounding the building. You see you can't smoke in these buildings either and so they all congregate outside.

Katla so sorry to know that you have family there in the Boulder area. Sounds so scary. I see the videos on TV. We do have flooding here in Evansville but not to that extent at all. We do have the historic 1937 flood that made history. We have the Ohio river right here and there are several large creeks. We live no where close to either. I will pray for their safety.

Joyce

Marking my spot. Been on vacation for a few weeks & can see I have loads to catch up on!