WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2013

Went to the dr's this morning to get my clearance to work with the personal trainer. Didn't get it. Turns out now I have high blood pressure or at least I did this morning. I have to go back in a week to get it taken again and if it's still up then I have go on meds. It's frustrating when I've been working so hard for almost 10 months, eating right, working out. Aren't I supposed to be getting healthier? I guess I have to work just a bit harder.

Meg - I remember your frustration with your diagnosis, I feel your pain :noway: Congrats on the loss, that's fantastic.

Sylvia - What a scary morning, I hope your DGD doesn't have any more seizures

Jane - glad you had a good time at dinner, awesome choosing your fresh fruit

texasgal - your DGS is such a cutie. hmmm a slide sounds like fun

Early night for me. Have a great night everyone

Sandy from ON

Ok I am caught up with reading, I have been in a funk and can't seem to shake it. I have so much to be Thankful for and I am. Not sure what is going on. We are still waiting for them to come finish the siding on the house. I find it hard to understand how they could end of so short. Then the guy putting in the furnance has the old one all torn apart and says the new one should be here Wednesday and he will start putting it in. These cool mornings sure are fun to get shower and dressed. NOT!! I did have a .6 loss this week. I was hoping for more but its down not up. I went to the eye doctor last Thursday, my insurance company sent my doctor a letter saying I had not had it done for 3 years, so they called me and I did it. My left eye is worse and now I have to wear tri-focals. I have an appointment this Thursday with the skin doctor as the two spots they burnt off in Sept have never healed and are getting really sore. On a happy note my dad called me this evening. He is still at the nursing home and doing therapy. He sounded good really short of breath. They had to put him back on O2 last week. After we were done talking I just wanted to sit and cry. OK enough.

Sylvia-- So sorry to read about your ER visit. I hope you called and talked to the manager. There no reason for that kind of treatment and I know where I work when that happens they are glad to have the call and take action. I enjoy hearing about your puppy. He sounds like a smart dog. We got a rescure pug puppy. He was kept in a cage the first year. He is such a loving puppy. Our other dog Toby is not sure what to think as Jake has alot of energy and tries to get him to play. How scaring for you and DGD. Said a prayer all is well. Great NSV at the workshop. People noticing is nice.

Heather- Thanks for sharing your trips. You go to such interesting places and do so much. Love the pictures and you are looking great. I went to a bra fitting they were having at the hospital for breast cancer month. I was surprised that I wear alot smaller then I thought I did, I thought I was 52 and I am onlly a 44. Guess that explains why the girls were falling out all the time. Dillards was doing the fittings so I brought one of their bras. Boy did that perk things up. With your husbands past he is so lucky to have you and your love. Bless you for all you do for him and others.

Katla-Happy 2nd year and being at goal. Sounds like your deck looks nice and done the way you wanted. Glad DH is ok, that had to be scary. My DH sister has been deibtic since she was 9 and she has times her surgars bottom out. The unit spends alot of time at her house.

Cheryl- Beautiful horse. I have not riden since I was a teenager. Sometimes I miss it, but figure I would not put a horse thru having to carry me. Maybe someday.

Meg-- glad the pupppy is feeling better. I got a good laugh over the pup in his bed. Sounds like DD2 is quite the cook. I hope we do not get any snow are anything until my furnance is in and working.

Michele--They made getting the flu shot at the hopsital where I work a condition of working. If you do not have it by Oct 31 or note from doctor you can not work. I got mine last week. For the last 3 years everytime I get the shot within two weeks I lose my voice. They tell me it can't do that, but it has for the last 3 times. Last year they had to give me steriods to get it back.

Critter Sue-- Your house colors sound pretty. I will be glad when ours is done. We are going from yellow to pale green. Sure looks different. What they have done I like.

yanniejane- Sure hope Gwen is doing better. Prayers to both of you. She is so lucky you knew what to do and did it. Bless you for being such a good friend.

grandmallie--glad you made it home safe. Congrates on the NSV at the pool.

Joyce-- Great buys at CJ banks. We have one in the Mall here and everytime my sister comes to town we make a trip out there.

Liz-- prayers to your DGS. I get so upset about things like that. Did she not know he had children when they dicided to get together and it is a package deal. They did not ask for the parents to divorce. When I met DH he had 6 children with several moms. I have done my best to make them feel welcome and I have always told them the only steps in our house are to the front door. We raised his oldest from when he was 5, him and my son were 10 months apart and acted like brothers from day one. Sorry to go on so, but that is one thing that drives me nuts.

Well hope you all have a good night and great tomorrow. I am so Thankful for all of you.

Blessed! Vicki57 Gi NE

Did an hour on the rebounder today. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a step DVD then we have the Newcomer general meeting. Totally forgot until I looked at the calendar today that I'm supposed to volunteer at the Green Room this morning. It's early ticket purchase for the benefectors. When they have that, it's usually very slow so I'm going to take a book with me to read. Afterwards, I may stop at Food Lion to get some more grapes, they have them on sale. Fortunately, the FL is right on the way home.

Liz - that is so horrible about your gs. What does his father say? I would think there'd be something your daughter can do. It probably would cost her. I would think if she retained a lawyer and explained the situation, something could be done.

katla - I like your attitude of "no one can make me fashionable -- so there!" I'm getting to be the same way, something has to fit quite well for me to buy it. OK, sometimes I might get a shirt or something that I'm not sure of and I'll only buy it if it's from a place like the Salvation Army where the prices are decent. There is no way I'd pay full price for something unless I was sure that I loved it.

yanniejannie - thanks for the hot cocoa tip. I'm going to have to give this a try. Doesn't look like much sugar at all. Thanks. Do you use the milk in the recipe?

Rita - I'm so excited for you. Safe moving, don't work too hard. Are you having professional movers?

Sylvia - how scary!!! Glad your son was there in no time at all. How nice of you to take the other child to preschool. I'm sure that took a load off his parent's minds

texasgal - that must have been so neat to go down that slide. I bet the cake gs makes for you has a special flavor -- the flavor of love.

Jane - you can keep that "s" stuff, thank you very much

Meg - congrats on the loss, is that a weekly weigh-in? So glad Benny Beagle is better. As far as the milk is concerned, I just wish Vince would think ahead sometimes. Like buying it when we were there would save me a trip of having to go back to get it another day. Your image of katla and the salesladies put a big grin in my face

Sandy - can you get a bp machine and take your bp at home for a few days? Could be possible you have "white coat syndrome" and wouldn't need meds.

Vicki - try to look on the bright side -- all that shivering of your body is most likely burning more calories I like your saying that the only steps to your house are to your front door. Technically, my mother and one sister were step sisters to all her other sisters, but they never referred to them as "steps" only as sisters.

Michele in NC

It has been a good day. It started with yoga. I took the pants back to Macy’s and found a different pair I liked well enough to buy. There is a little wrinkling along the legs, but the new pants don’t bulge at the top of my boots. :noway: I think I look pretty good in them. I haven’t thought I looked good in much of anything for years, so this is a very new experience. :bigsmile: I’ll have DH take my picture and you can tell me what you think. Don’t hold your breath, though. It will take some time for me to work up the courage. I’m still camera shy.:blushing:



Yanniejannie: Your hot chocolate sounds wonderful. I wonder how soymilk or ricemilk would affect it. Real milk is not in my best interest.

Rita: Touch bases when you have the chance, and let us know when you reach your new home in CT.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I’m sorry that your granddaughter had an emergency trip to the hospital and hope she is doing well now. What a lovely thing, to be hugged by your son. I’m happy for you and hope this is the first of many good moments.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: Jeans and t-shirts rule! But it is also nice to be able to dress up now and then. I hope you enjoy the new clothes.:flowerforyou:

Meg: DH has been diabetic since before I met him, and he’s had a lifetime of ups and downs. He's mostly been in very good control and is doing really well for someone who's had diabetes for 48 years. Starting a new term is always challenging. Your changed schedule and reduced exercise can make a big difference. Watch your sugars. Monitor and adjust is the phrase that pops into my head. You have so many skills to bring to this that I know you’ll be great at managing things.:flowerforyou:

Sandy from ON: Good luck with your health issues. I’m sending good thoughts your way.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Our state has vote by mail for all elections. Thanks for the reminder to vote. I have a ballot waiting for my attention right now.

Michele: I love hearing about your busy life. You are involved in so many things and you always impress me. :flowerforyou:

Rori: I am hoping to hear about your exercise regime when you get the chance.:flowerforyou:



Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

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

Morning ladies,
Oh I am in sooo much pain- my neck and shoulders are so sore, I can barely move. no gym for me today, and I am going to lay low until I have to go to work. im up a few ounces,but it could be that I havent been able to exercise as much with my neck and shoulder..
I do have laundry in the washer, and I have to stop at the dump to drop of bags of grass and leaves, im sure that will be wonderful for my neck and shoulders,
thank goodness I have some left over muscle relaxer's I took one when I got up with my warm lemon water..

Popped in to try and stay up with the thread...glad to see some gals back!

Liz fr Halifax NS – thank goodness your little GB piped up at school! Since they are typically duty-bound to respond I think it is much
faster response than if your DD tried to go back through the legal system. Sorry everyone is going through it all.

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Gail, metro ATL

On the subject of clothing I agree .... buy what you Llke and what suits you the most. TO HELL WITH FASHIONABLE CLOTHING! I SAY:laugh:

Good afternoon from a much sunnier Hampshire, UK. Last night we had amazing lightening across the South and the local football match had to be called off as the pitch was under water!

Next door still hasn't been round about the car prang. I am working hard on letting go of expectations of other people, especially as it is DH's concern, not mine, and I did sleep better last night. I must admit though that I have had some very vengeful thoughts, but then realised that if I get agitated I am only letting THEM win. But I will say it here - They are not nice people and we don't like them. :laugh:
That feels better.

I am still incubating my cold, which is probably why I have had no energy recently. I am loads better today as it is getting ready to come out. Hope it is not an absolute streamer!:grumble: My head is all coldy and itchy inside.
I phoned the doctor about a flu jab, but they are all behind and I have to ring again on Friday. I don't get one automatically as I am not 65, but have always wangled one anyway.

Still waiting to hear about my rental window. The poor tenant has to shower in a draught. As it's a leasehold property the whole matter of replacing it is more complicated. At least I have managing agents.

Did some of my tax return yesterday. Just got to work out interest now and I can complete it. That will be one nagging job out of the way. Those are the things that sap my energy - jobs I procrastinate about.

Have got some vouchers for an on line clothes store so I think I will buy some furry slippers to wear indoors with my new skirts and dress. When people come round I have no "smart" slippers to wear with nice clothes. These are ballerinas with a faux fur lining, in grey.
As to fashion, I do like to dress fashionably, though obviously I have to think about my age. Comfort comes first though, especially with footwear. I used to hate clothes shopping when I was fat and took ages to find anything that didn't make me depressed. It was all exhausting. Now I enjoy it as I look nice in a lot of things, though I'm not very girly or frilly. When I lost the weight I had to do quite a bit of research into what was fashionable right now. I bought some magazines and looked online. I soon got my eye in and feel very happy and comfortable in the choices I have made recently. I prefer to have one or two nice things than lots of not so nice. I have the smallest wardrobe of anyone I know, including DH!
Today I took a couple more things to the charity shop. They are clothes I bought in Feb for our French holiday and I thought they were tiny! Hooray!:bigsmile:

Love to all. I might close my eyes for a second this pm.
Heather UK

I woke up to fog this morning but expect it to clear away and the forecast is for another beautiful day. Yesterday I was in capris for a while. I plan to go to yoga this morning with another instructor. I’ve had two classes from her and enjoyed the experiences both times. I like to go to yoga at least twice a week and have added her classes to increase my chances of getting in at least two sessions. I have a yoga DVD but don’t enjoy it. For one thing, our TV is mounted above the fireplace and is quite high. There is a great view from the couch, but not from the floor. My other problem with the DVD is pace. She goes too fast for me.




Meg: This morning I talked to DH about your situation. He has been an insulin dependent diabetic since age 18. He says to talk to your doctor & investigate any changes brought about by your return to teaching. He listed what he considers order of importance: 1. Dietary changes, 2. Stress, 3. Activity changes. Time of day you take your medication can make a difference according to him. He’s my go-to expert in these matters. I hope you’ll figure it out sooner rather than later. :flowerforyou: I love the mental image of me as a fashion fighter. Thanks for the laugh. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Grandmallie: I am so sorry you’re in pain. I’d add rest and heat to your muscle relaxer if it was me, but it doesn’t sound like rest is much of an option. Good luck. :flowerforyou: Sending a virtual massage to help you relax those cramping muscles.

Barbie: I love your comments on clothing. I would love to love everything I have, but it has been a long time since I “loved” anything that I had. I’ve spent decades getting things that “will do.” :indifferent: This is new and fun for me at the moment. It has become one of my best rewards and is very motivating. My current clothing inventory that fits is very small. I’ve been putting things in bags to take to the senior center thrift shop and will be making a donation soon. :flowerforyou:

Suzy in DE: I am a diligent logger and DH is not. I log each meal before I eat it, but I don’t log the whole day in advance. DH often criticizes me for sitting there entering food rather than eating it while it is hot, but later on he has to ask me what he ate. :huh:

Michelle: Suzy’s comments made me think. I have never played mahjong but my Chinese roomie in college played it and lost her money. :grumble: I love Mexican Train. We play when the family is together. I haven’t enticed any neighbors to play thus far. You have so many activities that keep you busy AND my admiration. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:


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, Ladies- I have been out wandering around Green Valley, and I have not been visiting the site for a day or two, so I had three whole pages to read! My, we are a busy lot!

I had fun, actually, trying on clothes yesterday.......that alone is an NSV! I went to the second-hand store that supports the women's shelter, and I bought two skirts in a size 16! Such a difference from buying 3X! One skirt was suede, the other is a beautiful print and together they cost $9.00! I was a happy girl. Then I went to the locals Bell's store (or Beale's, according to some people) and tried on jeans. The 18W jeans were too big; the 18 regulars were too tight in the legs, so I got one pair of size 16W!!!! I was 'over the moon' happy! Of course, I still did a few minutes of beating myself up because of the fat on my legs that will probably never go away, but I was very happy to be able to buy a size I haven't seen in years and years and years!

Grandmallie- I empathize and sympathize with your soreness. My shoulders, arms and back still hurt from wrestling the refrigerator out of its cubbyhole the other day! Oh, well, the fridge is cleaned! I hope you feel better soon. I also understand about the muscle relaxers. If I take them, I go down for a long, long sleep. I'd rather be awake and a little sore, I think.

Liz- I am certainly sending prayers for your grandbabies. Does the Father know whatall the GF is doing? I am glad the F is redflagged. I think supervised visits on neutral territory might be the way to go, if the court will not deny visitation completely. What a nasty, evil woman the gf is!

Katla- Isn't it amazing when friends can help diagnose what doctors can't! It was a friend of mine w/ Celiac's disease that finally got me to see a tummy dr and get the gluten intolerance diagnosis. Doctors just don't always pay attention when we talk to them, do they.

Sylvia- I am glad that your G'daughter asked for you & that you were able to get there. Prayers that they will figure this out quickly and there will be no repeats. The little guy sounds like a charmer, and don't you just love the chatter! Have fun with your 4 jobs, what's that saying, "when it rains; it pours"!

TexasGal- I am glad you had fun! Next time have someone take a picture of you on the slide!

Meg- Congrats! 2.2 lbs! Awesome! The blood sugar thing is puzzling, I would think w/ exercising and watching intake so carefully it would be down, but... that's why they don't let me play doctor!

Sandy- You are getting healthier! You have made positive changes in your health, your lifestyle, your attitude and your abilities for movement/interaction/and joy of life. The high blood pressure could easily have been just an occurrence, not an issue. Do not let yourself slide into a pit because you really are doing well. Take care, my friend.

Today's mission is to get some birthday cards out in the mail. I really need to get a system going so I am not always late with them! I, also, need to call the ortho guy and set up a cortizone shot for my ankle. Since I am going to be trotting through airports on Thanksgiving Day, I want to try everything to help the ankle not hurt quite so much (w/o taking anything stronger than an Advil).

Have a great day, my friends!

Pat (Phoo in Az)

Happy hump day.
Doing lot of cleaning at son`s to get ready for my daughter and grandkids coming in sat to celebrate Leah`s 1st b/day.Haven`t seen them since May.
Taking Violet to a magic show at school tonite.
HUGS
jane(fr IL)

I have lab works every 6 months to monitor my MS medicine. So the office called this morning saying my sodium and chloride were both low. Since I am on a mild diuretic she wanted me to call my family doctor. In the meantime I had another one of my episode where I had bowel urgency. So i am in the bathroom I get really, really dizzy. I mean real dizzy to the point I am going to faint. So I have DH bring me my B/P cuff and it is 63/47:noway: After sitting there on the throne it went up to 80/ 52 then 100/60. So I got myself laid do myself in bed for a few minutes then got up and called my family doctor. It seems as if I had a physical scheduled for yesterday and din't remember it:noway: So I will see him as an office visit tomorrow. To me, missing the pelvic and breast exam, pushing around on my tummy and everything won't make me lose any sleep. I had already programmed in my diary for the day my yoplait as my afternoon snack. I still had some mini pretzels in the pantry so I went and got a serving of that.

Phoo, how wonderful about the new clothes. It feels so good to find some good buys at a consignment shop. And the new size!!!! I bet you feel so wonderful

Joyce

BUMP!!! no time!!! Just marking my place. Well I got through page 5! Guess I'll have to skip to current one! Too much going on everywhere!!!! :grumble: :pulling hair:

evening ladies,
feeling a bit better but real foggy until about 5 o' clock, gonna try sleeping sitting upright with a bedrest behind me, tomorrow is busy, have hair appt in the morning and errands to run,gonna put a pot roast in the crock pot tomorrow to have tomorrow night.
My DD and DGD will be here tomorrow night, but will be busy most of the time they are here, I just hope Tracy doesnt get to stressed out with the rehersal friday night ,wedding saterday and flying home sunday.. will try and keep her as calm as possible.
ate up to my limit today and not all of it was healthy, I go through spurts where I am bad, really have to knuckle down...
slept almost 10 hrs last night,hopefully my neck and shoulder will behave tonight so that I will be in relatively decent shape for the weekend...

I have lab works every 6 months to monitor my MS medicine. So the office called this morning saying my sodium and chloride were both low. Since I am on a mild diuretic she wanted me to call my family doctor. In the meantime I had another one of my episode where I had bowel urgency. So i am in the bathroom I get really, really dizzy. I mean real dizzy to the point I am going to faint. So I have DH bring me my B/P cuff and it is 63/47:noway: After sitting there on the throne it went up to 80/ 52 then 100/60. So I got myself laid do myself in bed for a few minutes then got up and called my family doctor. It seems as if I had a physical scheduled for yesterday and din't remember it:noway: So I will see him as an office visit tomorrow. To me, missing the pelvic and breast exam, pushing around on my tummy and everything won't make me lose any sleep. I had already programmed in my diary for the day my yoplait as my afternoon snack. I still had some mini pretzels in the pantry so I went and got a serving of that.

Phoo, how wonderful about the new clothes. It feels so good to find some good buys at a consignment shop. And the new size!!!! I bet you feel so wonderful

Joyce

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the low BP is nothing serious. I'm happy to know you're getting a recheck from the doctor. Let us know how it turns out. I'll have you in my prayers.