WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2013

I didn’t sleep well last night. I had a nasty headache and worries for DD. I wanted to talk to her yesterday, but she was at a neighbors socializing and that is a very good thing. She promised to get in touch with us today. I hope she follows through fairly early in the day. I also hope to heaven I can curtail my impulses to give unwanted advice. Please send me many mental messages that help me keep my opinions and advice to myself.




Renny in Vancouver Island, BC: Congratulations! You ran your race, despite concerns. I’m so glad your back is okay. You must have done a good job training. :flowerforyou:

Sue in SD: Have a good first day back at work. I hope it all goes well.:flowerforyou:

Linda in Ontario: It sounds to me like you did a great job celebrating Thanksgiving and eating moderately. Only 200 over on Thanksgiving surely must be an NSV. You probably did burn them off with all your hard work.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: I think we all have our insecurities. I know I do. You seem to be doing great these days. Congratulations on all your hard work.:bigsmile:

Rori in CO: Some people have unreasonable fear of dentists. Getting my DH to go to ours is a real chore, despite the fact that we have a good dentist who doesn’t inflict pain. :noway: My parents both had dentures from an early age. Neither had the dentures through neglect, but they really gave me motivation to take care of my own teeth. Good luck getting your cat to lose weight. I’ll bet they make diet cat food, and I wonder if it is any better than diet human food, which generally lacks excellence, or even lower calories than well chosen non-diet food.:ohwell:

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

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

Good morning! It's cloudy here today. I hope we can get a little rain. I'm not going to the gym today. My cardiologist appt is at 3:40 and my tummy is making some angry noises. Not sure what's coming, but I'd hate to have diarrhea at the pool. So I'm taking the day off.

I went to Walmart and found a blue Power Ranger's costume! Oh joy! My little grandson (age 4) wants to be a blue Power Ranger, and nothing else will do, so of course, blue was the color nobody had. Today they had gotten ONE on the truck. It's going to be a tiny bit big on him, but I think we can fold under the legs a little, or just cut them off. He was over the moon when he saw it. Tonight I'm taking the two girls up to pick out their costumes. The older one (age 9) always wants what the younger one (age 7) wants, so I think I will take the older one shopping first and then the younger one can pick something different. She told her daddy that she doesn't want to be the same as her sister. Can't blame her. I should be making the costumes, but just don't feel up to it this year. When my son was little I used to make some pretty fancy costumes, like a headless horseman, complete with a paper mache skull to hold candy, with ping pong ball eyeballs, hanging loose on red yarn. Also, a mummy using torn sheets with a sarcophagus lid to carry along. Those costumes took a lot of time and energy. So, I'm just going to wimp out and buy the kids theirs this year. Their dad told me yesterday that he wasn't going to be able to afford their costumes. So Grandma with Plastic, to the rescue!

I have nothing to report, so I'll get off here now. Have a great day everybody!

Sylvia

Good Monday everyone!
Wow, over 3 pages and all I did is skip 2 days over the weekend! I did read everyone's posts though as I find them interesting and encouraging and sometimes sad all at the same time. Does packing and moving boxes count as strength training? If so, I am getting quite a lot lately preparing for the move in 2 weeks (actually 11 days until I pick up the U-Haul truck!). Everything is on schedule so far. The only definite thing I am waiting on is the firm closing date. I gave everybody a drop dead date of Halloween (pun intended!) and everyone seems to be onboard with that date (realtors in CT, mortgage company, and sellers of house). The new job is all set to start on Wed. Nov. 6 after the move. Getting excited and scared at the same time. 1000 mile move is what is scary but being near my DGSs, DS, and DD#1 will be worth it. I didn't log my food over the weekend, but think I did pretty well. At least I didn't gain anything. Since I am a big emotional eater, I am really challenging myself to stay on track through this adventure. Tough one that will get easier once I'm settle in my new home and new job. Old house is on the market with no calls as of yet. I am giving serious consideration to renting the house. My only hesitation is the distance and taking care of it. That is the only thing still up in the air. Oh, well, many more milestones overcome, one left is not too bad.

You are all in my thoughts. I love coming here and reading everyone's stories. Keeps me motivated.

Rita from TN (11 days to move day)

We are a chatty bunch-

Rita, my Dad was a minister so moving was part of our lives! Some of the churches paid to move us and some didn't. But we always paid a mover. Ever since I graduated from high school back in 1968 I have only made one other move. After hubby and I got married and got a. starter home we later moved into the home we have been in since 1978. I have thought of moving many times, in fact even contacted a realtor one time. But we are here to stay. I do not envy you. But sometimes I feel we all need to sometimes go through our homes like we were going to move and really super clean them out. But I haven't done it. I do not envy you.

I didn't sleep well last night. But I was bound and determined to go got the Y since I won't be doing much exercising over the next 3 days except walking through a small petting zoo. So I did a little over 8 miles but some of it was pretty slow. i was tired but not ready to the bike off because I was involved in the TV show!!!! That's one reason I like to use that bike, the TV is an incentive to stay on it. When you are watching HGTV, you have to finish the show!!!! The hotel room I got for tomorrow night has a small kitchenette so I will take some of my snacks. I hate paying almost $80 when we will only be in the room less than 10 hours but there is just no place to sleep at my daughter's house. Plus it is so much quieter.

Joyce

I went to the retina specialist today and he said I am healing well. As long as I do not get any new tears the chance of detachment goes down everyday.

So I will continue to try and have a healthy diet and keep my stress levels low.:happy:

Good news at the cardiologist. Blood test and EKG did not show any heart attack. I go back on Thursday for a stress test, but the nurse practioner was pretty sure I had a pinched nerve or something. I like that option better than the heart attack option.

We are off now to attend a trumpet recital on campus. I will have ear plugs in my purse! Hubby played trumpet in hs, so he has more interest in it than I do, but I want to be supportive.

Have a good evening!

Sylvia

I am new to this site and am motivated by the comments you have all made. I hope to be able to interact to get and give support. Just starting my journey. Am a very active 71 year old with 22-25 pounds to lose. I play tennis 2-3 times a week and take one cardio class each week. Now my challenge is to be exacting about what I eat and recording with precision. I welcome your help.

Joyce - so excited to hear the trainer at the Y is customizing an exercise plan for you!! Way to go, girlfriend!!! :flowerforyou:

Michele - we use arnica whenever something aches. Our massage person also will use it on areas that have been bothering us for a while too. Not sure if it affects new injuries more, but it helps DH with his neck issues (chronic from spurs).

It's been an up and down several days. But I refuse to beat myself up and know today is another day. I'll take the two steps forward even with the one step back :laugh:

Jill in western MA