WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

:flowerforyou: Good evening ladies, well tomorrow is the big day....off to Baltimore. Spent 3 1/2 hours with my boss in her office going over the entire aging report (32 pages) looking over all the calls I have made this month. This is actually really good because last month I spent 7 hours in her office the night before the AR meeting, didn't get out of work until 7 pm and had to be in Baltimore the next morning at 9. I work in Salisbury Maryland and live in Laurel DE which is a 30 minute drive. so by the time I got home, had dinner, exercised and showered, I didn't get to bed until 11 and got up at 5 to get ready to leave by 6:30.
:huh: I just hope it doesn't snow tomorrow:huh:
:huh: : DH was having a problem with the blue tooth in his car (2013 Subaru Legacy) so we took it to the Subaru dealership.:huh:
:indifferent: while we were waiting for them to do the diagnostic we were just looking at a Trifacta that they had on the showroom floor. The Trifacta seats 8, three in the back 3 in the middle and two up front. Because we now have 4 grand kids with one on the way , we really need a bigger vehicle to be able to take them all with us on the weekends and during the summer. So we were thinking about trading in his Legacy and buying the Trifacta until we couldn't figure out how the heck they expect anyone to be able to squeeze into those back seats. I could just see me trying to put kids in cars seats and booster seats and getting stuck trying to get back out.:laugh:
:blushing: I feel embarrassed to say I just skimmed the posts and don't have time to reply since I still have to exercise and get ready for tomorrow. So I will leave you with this :

Thought of the Day:
Memories are our history, yet we can only remember so much.
Big days in our life, horrible days, life changing days, extremely happy occasions. They lodge in our minds, always there for recall. But let’s face it, 95% of life is made up of all the days in-between those events.
Do yourself a favor, be your own historian and write down 1 single moment from your day in a notebook.
That’s it. One sentence. One thought. One event. Write it down every night…
Be your own historian and you’ll no longer forget all the single days that make up a lifetime. ~ R.Anne.G
Many HUGS and prayers for weight loss, friendship and love for all MFP friends
With that said...Goodnight from Rose in Delaware:yawn:
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Rose - safe travels on Thursday. It's good that you get to go, lots of perks!

Had rummikub here last night. I know I went over on my calories. I needed to try some of this lady's spinach and fetsa pasta salad. I just say, it WAS good, but probably also high in calories. Remember I made those gluten-free cookies for that one lady. Well...it turns out she can't have them because they had butter and she's also lactose intolerant. I gave everyone a bag of these sweet potato tortilla chips (actually, I wanted to get rid of them) but I gave her the rest of the SkinnyPop. I told her I was originally planning that she'd take the rest of the cookies. I also gave her the rest of the fruit salad. So everyone got something. I have one bag of the SkinnyPop that I never opened and if Vince can find the receipt for Sam's, I can probably return it. As expected, I showed a gain today on the Wii. Update: Vince can't find the receipt, but I'll take it to Sam's anywayk, maybe since it's unopened and I know they have a record of the transactions, they'll take it back since I only bought it like a week ago or so. I also want to ask them about renewing my membership. See, I got this credit card (which I really didn't want, and there was no indication that I didn't have to take it), will they just take the money out of the credit card? I have a coupon for $10 so how will that work?

My yoga class is at 7:15 and by the time I looked at the clock it was 7:15. I did need to scrape my windows so that took up some time. So I didn't go to that class, but I will go to the deep water class

Marie - did you read "The End of Overeating"? I'm pretty sure I have that book on my iPod, I know I have one of Mr. Kessler's and I'm pretty sure it's that one. He does make some very good points

margaret - I was looking for Marie's post, too,k and thought maybe there was something wrong with my eyes, I couldn't find it! Glad to know it's not just me. Thanks for telling me why Marie was blocked. I guess it does make sense.

Kathy in NJ - love Downton Abbey, too. To be honest, I have to be careful what I say. See, a friend of mine got all 8 episodes of Season 4 and I've watched them. All's I will say is that at the end, I was saying "isn't there more?"

Vicki - so glad you found your ring!

Today was the first day in a LOOONNGGG time that I used my water shoes in the deep water class. Boy, do they ever add resistance! I think I'm probably going to use them a lot now. Then I went to Big Lots (didn't get anything) and then to Bi-Lo just for what was on sale and things that I absolutely needed. Then senior bowling. I swear, they're really cutting back. I don't think they oiled the lanes, everyone (even the really good bowlers) was having a bad day. Came home and made a pound of bacon for Vince. He likes when it's made in the microwave, so that's what I did.

Have a DVD called "Travel Fit" by Cathe Friedrich which I'll do tomorrow. It's all using bands. They are good because you work on the concentric movement and the eccentric part of the movement.

Joyce - hope you feel better

vlabreu - welcome to a wonderful place! Tell us more about yourself

Cynthia - I'm so sorry for your loss. Will you at least be partially compensated for it?

Carol in NC - whenever there are jumping jacks, I ALWAYS do the low impact ones. What that is is basically one foot is on the ground at all times and you put one heel out to the side, bring it in, then the other heel.

Patty - interesting question. One I just never thought of. I need to give it more thought.

Sandy - good for you getting back into the routine!

Rose - we have an Outlook which has three rows of seats. The second row moves forward for the people to get into the back. Then the seat moves back into the original place so that the people in the second row and sit in their seats. Don't something like that stop you from getting the Trifacta. Ask the salesman to show you how it's done. If it were me, I'd probably even take a carseat with me (minus the child, that is...lol), and put that in the seat.

Michele in NC

Good morning my friends

I reached the 1000 days of logging milestone today. I'm proud of that achievement but only because I know it is what keeps me on track.

Thank you all for your gallbladder removal affirmations - it really helps. I am still apprehensive about the surgery, but will be glad when it's done. I just hope that it won't mean that I'll put some of my weight back on.

Cynthia, poo that somebody stole your bike! Some people are just hateful. I know what it's like to suffer from arthritis (I am 54 also). Before I lost the weight I needed at least one walking stick, sometimes two, just to walk from the house to the car. A couple of years ago I decided to learn to ride a bike - borrowed my daughters and managed to struggle around the park a few times. Unfortunately it made my knee much worse so I gave up.

Must get some work done - busy day ahead.

Love to all.
Amanda x

Hi there,
Just a quick one as I have a lot to do today, not the least being to have my nails gelled!:blushing: Still haven't decided what colour. It's my first time. I know Meg has them done sometimes. Meg, I am thinking of you.

Got to pick up the haggis as well. It keeps for a while. Then packing for my exciting weekend!:bigsmile: I'm quite nervous now, but that's par for the course for me. DH slept pretty well last night. Well done him!:flowerforyou: I am taking my tablet, but not sure of the wifi arrangements at the hotel.

Did some HIT on the elliptical this morning. Got my heart rate up to 141. Phew! There is evidence that it can shift abdominal fat. I hope so! My knee seems to be holding up.

OK. I think I have at last slipped below 10 stone to 9 st 13 lbs. That's 139 lbs. Will confirm tomorrow. If so that will be goal I think. BMI 23.1. I don't want to go too low at 64. Gosh, it's been a long haul - I started in June 2012, but I have really enjoyed it, not the least because I found this forum of wonderful women.:flowerforyou:

Bye for now. Heather in sunny Hampshire UK

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Lucy So nice to see you back:flowerforyou: ! Hope you pop in more often, I`ve missed your posts! Enjoy your vacation!

Cynthia So sorry to hear about your bike:sad: , I just don`t understand people sometimes:noway: !

Amanda Congratulations on 1000 days:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: !!!! You are an inspiration!

Have a wonderful day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!

Hugs,
DeeDee in cold NC

I guess I have been burning the candle at both ends..

A little, yeah. :flowerforyou:
Hope you can rest a little.

Cynthia

Good morning, everyone!
I have not been here for a few days, and just trying to catch up a bit with the last page. I am not good at remembering names, either, and it's hard for me with both our screen names, and real names!
So I will just say, with limited time:
Get well soon, my friends who have caught crud that's going around! There are several bugs out there, so far, this house has dodged them. Take care of yourselves, try to let others help, it's hard, as women!

I can sure relate on the arthritis, I am 53, and was diagnosed first about 12 years ago, when I started trying to run vs. walk on my treadmill, I hurt my hip. Doctor told me I am not allowed to run (no problem!), once X-rays showed arthritis. I dismissed it years before, as something "old people" got, and that it was so common, it must not be that big a deal, etc. Oh, to be young and not so wise! :embarassed:
Now I have foot issues once again, and am starting physical therapy (once again), and arthritis is a daily battle with many areas of my not young but not so old body! The weight will gradually come off and help so much, so I am hanging in there, and I am thankful for the great group here to empathize with and uplift each other! We can and will get better, as we continue this journey!
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Hats off to all who are dealing with health issues, works issues, family issues! One day at a time, one step at a time.

Hugs and blessings for your day, from Nancy in sunny Arizona! :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I’m sorry you’re nervous and tense. I wonder if it is stress backlash after your medical procedures. Maybe you should report the situation to your MD. I love that you’re crocheting scarves for your grands. I have been able to go back to knitting thanks to my DH’s birthday gift of slim square knitting needles, but so far I’ve ended up with a flare-up every time I’ve tried to crochet. I bought rubber grippers to slide onto the hooks and make them bigger and easier to hold, but they don’t get the job done. Any recommendations?:flowerforyou:

Margaret: I am also grateful that this group is so positive and supportive. It is a shame that there aren’t other snark free zones. There are some rude and belligerent folks out there. The moderators do remove the truly awful posts, eventually. With the volume of posts on MFP, that must be a big job.:flowerforyou:

Vicki: I have waited to get my rings sized, too. I had to take one off and put it away several months ago because it was too loose. The other is nearing the same point. I am at goal, or close enough, so the only thing stopping me from getting them done now is inertia.:flowerforyou:

PlanoTeral: Years ago my gynecologist told me to take calcium citrate and vitamin D3 supplements, and they have made a huge difference in my situation. They’re over the counter supplements, and have helped keep my mood up and osteoporosis at bay. It needs to be calcium citrate, NOT calcium carbonate. I went shopping and found Citracal Maximum. The levels the doctor required me to take means that I take two tablets in the morning, and another 2 at night. My original doctor retired the same month I did, and the new one is satisfied that I’m doing everything I need to be doing to fight off osteoporosis. Tums is calcium carbonate, which is good for indigestion, but not bone density, as I understand it. Good luck.:flowerforyou:

Michele: I’m not sure I understand your credit card question. When I buy something with cash, they give me cash back. When I buy with a credit card, they apply the price as a refund to the credit card balance. I think you’re smart to suggest taking the car seat along when shopping for a car. I'm sure they can be made to fit, but in our age group we need to consider the physical flexibility required to actually install them.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia: I am so sorry for the loss of your bike. Hugs.:flowerforyou:

Amanda: A thousand days of logging is SOOOO impressive. Congratulations! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I plan to log forever, too. I don’t trust myself to “wing it.” Bad habits are sneaky and will slide back in if I'm not vigilant. Gallbladder removal had no impact on my weight. I was tubby at the time, and didn’t get any tubbier because of it. I don't think you need to worry about gaining because of it.:flowerforyou:

Deb A in CNY: I find the posts here motivating, too. Have a great day.:flowerforyou:

Heather: Enjoy your gelled nails. Let us know what color you choose. I hope you decide to stick around now that you’re at goal.:bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Cynthia: I am so sorry about your loss. Was your bike stolen out of your locked car? :flowerforyou:

Joyce: I’m a believer, but not a church goer. We went to church with friends a couple of years ago and I felt like it was a stage production, not a worship service. It made me very uneasy.:flowerforyou:

Alison: I’m sorry you have the cold, too, and also that your DH is anxious about his employment security. You’re wise to stay away from the hospital right now. Maybe you’ll be able to get a little more rest. You do so much.:flowerforyou:

Meg: We haven’t heard from you in a while and I know you must be very busy with home, work and your dad's health. You and your dad are in my prayers.:flowerforyou:

Linda C: I am thinking about you today and hope your medical appointment goes well. I have lots of hopes and prayers for you.:flowerforyou: Please check back in and let us know how things went. :flowerforyou:



Still have this awful cold. I added mucinex and a mister to my regime last night and slept okay. DH is doing all the cooking, bless his heart. Time to by stock in the tissue companies, ladies. Since two of us are both sick with colds and are in different regions of the country I’m guessing there are MANY others and the tissue sales will go way up. :sick:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison


January goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:

* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Amanda, 1000 days, wow, congrats and everything else. I don't know how MFP does it to me but I get these things on my home page saying I have now logged in 45 days in a row. What?????? I have logged in every day since I joined in late 2012.

Katla, I have been in churches that have what you say, productions. My daughter and her husband are very active members in what I call a mega church. To the person who doesn't know that church, it looks like a production. And it is to much of a rehearsed service for me. The leaders listen to testimonys before people give them, big band on set, etc. The min thing I don't like is the contemporary music. But the preaching is very sound and I love that. I'm going to call some one today and tell them what I want in a church and let them help me.

I am finally losing the weight I gained from all that Christmas candy.

Joyce, indiana

Lin - so glad you are feeling a bit better. I love your attitude.:flowerforyou:

Katla and Joyce - have you ever thought of the Quakers? My DSIL'S boyfriend has just changed to them from the Unitarians.

My knee is playing up. It was fine until I did my packing this pm. Psychosomatic? :laugh: I hope it will be better in the morning.
I chose a light pinky mauve for the gell. Wanted to be able to live with it for a few weeks, not just for the party.:happy:
I'm all packed and I've downloaded another happiness book, this time by a Buddhist monk. I will read it on the train and in London. I will be so spiritual by the time I've read all these books I will be levitating!:laugh: :laugh:

Im a bit nervous about the weekend, the whole hotel, restaurant, party thing. You wouldn't think I lived in London for 40 years and my son is only up the road! Had two alcoholic drinks tonight, but stopping now. There is something a bit intimidating about posh restaurants, especially if you haven't been there before, but I am taking all the advice of my books on board and saying it is OK to be vulnerable and DONT LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD!
Wow! My tablet can write that motto all by itself! Amazing!

Love to all. Nurse your colds and be good to yourselves.:flowerforyou:

Heather in rainy Hampshire UK

Hi all, I'm new here. Trying yet another time to lose weight. The difference for me this time is that my focus is on an overall healthy lifestyle. So, not a diet, but a life change.

I have a significant road to travel, so I am hoping for all the support I can get...and willing to offer all the support I have to you. Friend me if you are so inclined!

I look forward to meeting new folks!:flowerforyou:

Hello to all:

My gastroenterologist called today and they think the liver lesion is benign but he is going to take it to next week's liver conference just to be safe. In the meantime the MRI for the liver showed a thickening at the bottom of the esophagus so now they have me scheduled for an upper endoscopy next week. It also showed some thickening on the thoracic spine which could be indicative of a bone marrow problem so they are going to do yet another blood test and send me to a hematologist. REALLY? :noway: All this testing is getting to be ridiculous. The really crazy thing is that I feel really good and have since before this all started.

Heather - hope your weekend goes well. I am sure you will lose the nervousness once you are on your way.

Linda - Hope all of your tests come out well.

Allison - Get some rest and take care of yourself or you will be no good to anyone else.

It is cold and snowy here but I must get out and get a birthday card for my sister. Her birthday is tomorrow and I still have not bought a card.:embarassed:

Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in SD

Linda C: I’m glad to hear from you. I encourage you to report your situation to the emergency place where you went in November. That doctor didn’t do right by you, and he is likely sloppy with others health as well. Be sure to keep us in the loop as you learn more about your health situation. :flowerforyou:

Heather: I like both of your suggestions, but… We used to attend a Unitarian church when my son was a baby and really liked it. When we moved from there we tried to find another and those we visited didn’t fit us. I have checked the local phone directory and there is neither a Unitarian Church nor a Quaker Meeting listed here nor in any nearby community. I once worked with a Quaker man, and found him very admirable. At present, we’ll probably remain independent.:ohwell: :flowerforyou:


The main thing going on with me is that I’m using a vast quantity of tissues and probably need to send DH out for more. My cold remedy isn’t doing much that I can tell and I’d love to hear what works for others.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison


January goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio plus strength training a minimum of twice a week.
3. Water: According to an article a friend posted on facebook, drinking water at certain times maximizes its effectiveness on the body. So I’ll try to follow these recommendations:

* 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
* 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
* 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
* 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart

Katla. I have had my cold since between Christmas and New years, started with drippy nose aches and pains in weird places, then settled in my chest with coughing day and nite it is better this week so I am finally getting something done and starting to feel normal again. Doctor said lots of liquids and rest not much they can do for this bug, I found using vicks rub helped the most. Dh had same thing his lasted about 3 wks and hes back to normal, I guess as women we cant sit still and let others do for us so takes longer when your stuborn to get better. I have read so much in this time and that helped with the long hours of not feeling like doing anything.
everyone around us is down with the same bug. :flowerforyou: Get well soon. and yes I should have Kleenex shares

Linda glad you are getting some rest take care
Best wishes to all take care and congrats to all who are doing so good weight wise
welcome to all who are new

Juanita in sudbury

Good Evening to all,

Juanita and Katla get well thoughts.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Katla thanks for the kind thoughts. I am grateful for this group too. Hugs and flowers for all.:flowerforyou:

Alison you deserve a day of rest.:flowerforyou:

Sue may your test go well.:flowerforyou:

Peace loves the name.

Kay I am trying to watch my sugar too.

Linda congrats on weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prayers on other health concerns.

Patty what kind of test. You may have mentioned it earlier, but I missed it.

Barbie glad you like the book Salt, Fat, and Sugar.

Goals
Limit TV/computer
Contentment/communication

Life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.:drinker:

Margaret