WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2014

LIzPlus on Halifax - I'm not a health professional by any means, but in your dizzy spells concerning, especially since you are getting a LOT of them. Please check in with your doctor. I remember my Mom doing a splat at the grocery store in the checkout lane - she went down on the back of her head like a ton of bricks. Fortunately, she wasn't injured. In her case he sugar was dangerously low. My dad also got dizzy spells because of blood pressure drops when he stood up. Just don't want you to get hurt :noway:

Jill in western MA

Michele: We had a cat who developed horrible symptoms that turned out to be caused by too much potash in the dry cat food. We changed brands and the symptoms went away. I now look at the pet food as a source of trouble first thing. For me, TV and books fall into the category that if they’re good the first time, they’re good again and again. I also get more out of things with repeated viewings & readings.:flowerforyou:

Meg: It sounds like you need to spend a little more time focusing on Number 1. You have a busy life and many responsibilities. I can see how staying in balance can be a challenge. We have a diesel VW Passat and will keep it as long as possible. It is reliable and gets great mileage. In winter weather I prefer my AWD GMC.:flowerforyou:

Heather: I’m so glad to hear that your knee is improving.:flowerforyou:

Amanda: I’m sorry you’re feeling blue. Sending virtual flowers and hugs your way.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Tina in cold FL: I’ve never heard of dosepack but I’m glad it enabled you to rest. Good luck with your DH’s planned career change. I’ve never owned my own business, but believe it is a stress filled career path. Some thrive with the chance to do things their own way, while others don’t ever get down-time and burn out. Will he close his company or is this an add-on?:huh: :flowerforyou:

Alison: Things are looking up for your brother. I hope he will have a support system to help him stay off drugs and alcohol. AA comes to mind. They do wonderful work.:flowerforyou:

DeeDee: We had that weather pattern in early December. Dress in layers and stay snug inside. Speaking from personal experience, watch out for black ice if you go out.:flowerforyou:

Gail in ATL: There is a man in our town that we call the smoking jogger. I’ve never seen him without a cigarette in his mouth. :noway: A year or so ago he started using an e-cig. At least he isn’t trailing a stream of smoke everywhere he goes anymore. He is likely in his 30s, but could be younger, I guess. My mom used to say that it takes all kinds. This man is one of a kind in my experience.:flowerforyou:

Gmom: Have a good day at home with your son.:flowerforyou:

Heather: Congratulations on choosing a clever husband. :bigsmile: I hope you’ll both enjoy the new car.:flowerforyou:

Kenazwa: Welcome. :flowerforyou:



We have a foggy morning and the sounds of big ship foghorns. This kind of day makes me glad to be inside feeling cozy. I hope we don’t end up with an air inversion and nasty air quality. Portland gets air pollution advisories in foggy weather on a regular basis, but the river running by here usually keeps our air in a healthier condition. The same river runs through Portland, but there are so many more people there driving cars, creating smoke, and so on that the river can’t always keep stinky fog cleared out without a nice, windy weather system to help.

Katla in foggy 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

HI!from freezing,blowing winds in IL.burrrr
Had the guy come over to check washer.Daughter overloads it,therefor breaking.
Amanda,sending hugs.
Any new people welcome.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker:
Any one sick,feel better.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
HUGS
jane

Alison, has your brother made any decision about how he is going to avoid the perils of alcohol when he is discharged? My nephew who is an alcoholic started into AA after he was discharged from an inpatient alcoholic rehab. I think this was in 1998 and he is still sober. He goes to AA meeting several times a week. Another nephew that was in an inpatient rehab ( court appointed to avoid prison time) is in several NA meetings a day. He is still a very new recovered addict and is trying very hard.

Juanita, yes, I am wondering if it the rejuvenating cream. I will let my face rest a couple of days and then try the cream again.

Well I am back to my old bad habits. I just didn't go to the Y today for my Silver Sneakers class. No reason, just didn't go. I still haven't gone on the Wednesday for the Silver Sneakers chair yoga. This is how I stopped the aquatic program several years ago. I am still doing some weights and resistance band, haven't tried the step video in a while. Do ride the bike every day but it's been awhile since I was able to get 10 miles in. I haven't lost weight in about 4 weeks. I need to step it up.

I did my experiment on my glucose meters this morning. Got my old one out and put a little drop of blood on both of them. My old one showed 99 and my new one 119. So that made me feel better that my blood sugar is still running the same, but on the other hand I really don't know if it's below or above 100. So when I go into the lab to have my blood work drawn I really, really need to remember to take my new meter with me. Now if I can just follow through with my good intentions.

Joyce, Indiana

Good afternoon to all you wonderful ladies,

Welcome newcomers.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Only had time for a quick browse today.

Getting my water Deedee:drinker:

Heather like your suggestions always good to relax.

Meg watched parts of the Millers. Liked what I saw. It is on at the same time as Tim Gunn.

We are in the process of getting a new furnace. We have a fifty year old boiler. It is time to put it out of its misery. Especially after this winter. Went to help my friend again this morning. I adore her Kindergarten class. So much fun to help and not be in charge. From the book I am reading What Are You Hungry For. "Losing weight is a marathon not a sprint." Since I started eating more slowly I try to take at least 10 chews a bite and adding more fiber slowly. I am two pounds down on my goal weight instead of being two pounds up where I sat for six months.

Good day to all stay warm.

Goals
Limit TV/computer
communication/contentment

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

Margaret

Hello Ladies,

I feel a little like I'm trying to jump on a moving train. By the time it takes me to get caught up on reading the posts I run out of time to comment so I think I will do it a little later, Then I'm right back to being behind 2 or 3 pages. :laugh:

So, for now, I will just send a quick 'hello' to all of the new ladies, congratulations to those that are having successes and prayers for those that are struggling, caring for friends and families, and grieving.

The past week I've been trying to care for a group of 4 cats that were left behind when the owner decided to move to South Carolina and leave them behind sitting on her porch. With the snow and freezing temperatures, my DH and I have tried to provide plenty of food and blankets as they live under her shed in the yard. I finally found someone willing to take them so the process of trying to trap them and have them spayed/neutered begins tomorrow. They were always outside cats so not really used to being handled and I'm afraid once one gets into a trap the others may scatter. The house is up for sale so time is of the essence.

One NSV I have is I am now able to hold my plank for 1 minute. When I started I couldn't do it for 15 seconds. Gradually increased in 15 second increments. Don't know how some of you are able to do it for 3 + minutes!! :noway:

I will write more later and hopefully be able to 'speak' to you individually but for now it's time to leave the office, hit the road and head for home.

Tina from MD

Hello to all: Just a quick post to find my place. No internet yesterday so couldn't do anything, read or post. Besides I spent most of yesterday in hemotologist's office. Ended up doing a bone marrow biopsy. Doctor called this morning, no cancer but sarcoidosis has moved into the bone marrow and there is some scarring. No idea how this affects things but his report will go to the pulmonologist who is presently managing the sardoidosis. Crazy, crazy! Everyone take care, Sue in SD

evening ladies~
Joyce- I dont know what Sean's plans are. right now there is no booze in the house,and he says he doesnt feel like drinking.he and a good friend of his I think might be going to do AA together.My mom was sober almost 19 yrs before she passed away, Jean also is quitting, she would drink on the nights and weekends she didnt work,but she wants to do what is best for Sean and herself so both with no alcohol. will have to see what they say about the E-Cig's, maybe that would be the way to go?
I am sure they will give Sean a outpatient refferal and instructions for the pancreatitis.
He remember's coming to the hospital with horrible horrible pain, so I hope that he remembers that pain if he decides to pick up a drink, because it could kill him.
very tired and I have to work in the morning so off I go

Just a quick check in. I get sent home from work because I was sick :ohwell: I had a nap and will be early to bed. Went over my calories today from drinking so much orange juice but only by 48 so I'm not worried about it.

No workout yesterday or today but I am hoping to make it to aquafit tomorrow morning. I guess I'll see how I feel in the morning.

G'nite all

Sandy from ON

Sylvia..............Thanks!!! That looked like one of the better ones. Won't hurt to get some ideas on these.

G'nite all,
yanniejannie