WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

Evening, ladies,

Jane...........So sorry to hear of your MRI results; fingers crossed it won't be a tear.

Sylvia..........Pity party??? I don't think so...........good grief, you have got to be in a bit of shock over the news, totally understandable, please come on and say whatever you need to say.......and be kind to yourself. I have been enjoying your posted jokes; don't remember if I've said this.

Katla..........Good for you for getting to the dentist; another thing I'm overdue for.

Heather.........I also vote for pics in the Jag and of the cake!

Welcome newbies!!! Stick around!!!

The day was not nearly as warm as it was supposed to be. My friend picked Cracker Barrel for her lunch. I resolved to have a very light dinner, then DH came home and wanted to go to Schlotzkys so I willingly blew it again diet wise, to say nothing of not supporting local owned and run eating places. Food-wise, a terrible awful horrible no good day.

I have backslid sooooo far, any goals will be baby ones.

Did pop into the local park...........the cherry blossoms are FINALLY just starting.........very sparse, but a couple trees have a bloom or two. YAY!!!!! I have seen pink cherry trees around town, including a beautiful weeping cherry, so these must be a later variety. Now on to the wisteria watch!!!

Have a load of clothes to put in dryer, then bed once they are dry Gym in am.

yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

A few people have wondered how I cook the barley. To be honest, I sort-of wing it. I use 1/2 cup water, bring that to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and add 1/2 cup of the barley. I let that simmer for an hour. It's still somewhat chewy. I do make a beef and barley dinner in the crockpot and use the hulled barley. That holds its texture better than the pearled barley. When I cook it on the stovetop, it is still somewhat "chewy", I don't know if I need to cook it for longer, I'm just not sure. Will have to experiment some.

Did an hour of incline intervals on the treadmill today (2 min @ 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 3%, etc). Tomorrow I'm planning to take yoga and then the deep water class. Yesterday I did about 10 minutes of pilates, held my plank for 2 min 15sec, and then took the extremepump class.

Deb, dchaya, shellyblle, Lisa, Pam, roxmom - welcome.

Sylvia - so glad you got to your goal,

Glad for everyone who made their goals

Heather - I'm getting more and more excited for you. I do hope you get to get that top down some. Don't forget those pics! Congrats on the wonderful NSV and getting upgraded

Val - welcome. I'm sure Heather can give you good tips about being a taster and how to avoid weight gain. Good for you trying new exercises!

Amanda - (((HUGS))))

yanniejannie - glad you've decided to call Gwen's sister. I'm sure she'll appreciate it.

Carol in NC - great job getting the Kashi that low. How I miss our H-T. They used to have triple coupons, too

kathy - prayers to you

Bonnie - welcome! Where in NC do you live? Wonderful goals

After exercise today, went to PetSmart (Vince gives the cats too many treats so I had to buy more), then stopped at Aldi for some veges. Then went to mahjongg, and I maj'd twice on the new card! Now home for a little dinner and tonight we're supposed to go to Mexican Train Dominoes.

Margaret - good for you doing something healthy for yourself!

Sue in SD - I like how you're gradually increasing your goal of steps. Makes it so much more doable for the long term

Joyce - have fun on your tour

CSueB - any question you have, just ask it. I know someone will certainly answer it for you.

Gloria - great goals

Kim- about the stockings, thanks for offering. Right now I don't need any. It's just that when I originally bought stockings, I didn't realize how much of a problem it was going to be! I just wondered how you did it, since I know what problems I had. But I will certainly keep you in mind if I ever need some done. Was there a reason why the people had the tree taken down? Was it sick, maybe?

Deb - we post about everything here, not just our goals. Our life influences things like our goals or how we are feeling.

Rori - we're so glad you're back, too.

jane - ((((HUGS)))))

Just got back from Mexican Train. Someone brought a salad, so I had two big helpings of that. Fortunately, they didn't put any dressing on it. I had two of the parmesan spinach cakes I brought and two small pieces of cheese with crackers. And, of course, my 48oz of water. I honestly don't understand what's so great about going out and buying cakes. Well, two ladies made cakes. But someone bought these cookies and someone else bought a pie. Wish there was other decent things. I didn't have any of the desserts, they just don't interest me at all. Like I said, I had two big helpings of salad, that was good!

Michele in NC

I had a great day. My sister is visiting from WI. We shopped most of the day. How do you log calories for that? I halfed the hours and logged as slow walking. .??

We had grilled chicken thighs with cinnamon and blood orange olive oil and cinnamon pear balsamic on them. Yum. Caulifflower with light cheese sauce.

Ell from Tucson

morning ladies,
sorry I didnt check in last night,
did get about 14,000 steps in, but got a call late yesterday morning, that my DSIL dad dropped dead right in front of my brother, this poor man,just got out of the nursing home last thursday...and he was getting up to go to his recliner with his walker,Sean was behind him, and Faith(Jeans's mom) was right behind them, he just toppled over and Sean called 911, of course when they got there they started CPR, and kept it up until the Dr at the hospital said stop.
Jean had to race back up from work, and then alot of stuff through the rest of the day..
I give my DB alot of credit,he held it together, and didnt pick up a drink..., the next few days are going to be hectic, like we need more stress:grumble:
I have to find something to wear,as I dont have anything that fits for a funeral...
5 and a 1/2 hrs sleep this will be a swell day
I am ordering a small meat and cheese platter and some rolls to go up to the house today so that they have something to nibble on as I am sure people will be in and out.
as I was race walking yesterday I said a small prayer for the people that I knew in the houses along the way,

Oh Alison, my thoughts and hugs are with you. As you say, it's not like you need more stress right now. Fingers crossed for Sean. By the way, thank you for the cheese suggestions.:flowerforyou:

Well girls, GUESS WHAT! I took a phone call this morning from the Jag people. I was on our rowing machine. The man said that the E type had been returned with the head gasket blown and therefore it is out of commission. :noway: :sick: :huh: He offered us snother car but IT IS NOT THE SAME :sad: so we have cancelled. How about that! :grumble: I rowed a lot faster after that!:laugh:
The good news is that in a way I felt a tiny bit relieved and now we will be able to enjoy a more relaxed trip to the Cotswolds with no time deadlines and I can take a bigger suitcase! ! ! ! ! ! We do have our nice new car to ride in and we can get to the hotel in good time to enjoy our upgrade! I feel a bubble bath coming on!
It is obviously disappointing as we have been looking forward to this since Christmas - I even bought DH a model Jag, but I feel happy about it. I wish I'd known yesterday as I was awake and nervous at 4.45 this morning. :blushing: :blushing:

Sylvia - I am so sorry about your news, but glad about the grandchildren. You seem to be coping well at the moment with not too many symptoms so I hope that by looking after your health any problems will be minimised. Thinking of you.:flowerforyou:

Ok folks, got to get orgainised. Will tell the hotel we are going to arrive a bit earlier! It's called Lords of the Manor !!!!

Heather in cloudy, drizzly Hampshire UK

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Margaret Sharing coffee:drinker: and water:drinker: !!!

Sylvia Just sending you a hug:flowerforyou: !!!

Alison So sorry to hear about DSIL`s father:brokenheart: ! Wishing for the best for your brother:flowerforyou: ! I agree with Cynthia, when you buy something new to wear, get something you love and will wear again!

Heather Sorry to hear about the car being canceled:frown: ! At least you have a good attitude and sounds like you will enjoy the trip anyhow:happy: !

Yanniejannie My cherry tree never recovered from the nasty weather:sad: , I have a few blooms but most of the tree is brown:frown: ! The Bradford pear trees however are out in full bloom and they look fabulous ! I think you made the right decision to let Gwen`s sister know her condition!

Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: ! Come in often and chat with us!

My youngest granddaughter is out of school on spring break and she`s coming to spend the day with me ! I`m sure we`ll spend a lot of time on the golf cart today, and I`m going to take her to the track with me this morning, she can run while I walk ! The weather has been absolutely fabulous here:glasses: , today it`s supposed to be 80 degrees, oh , I just love it:bigsmile: !!!

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

Hugs,
DeeDee in beautiful NC

Good morning all, I have planned my days food, and I under without adding exercise. I find if I plan I stick to it. Sorry it hear people are feeling poorly, I hope you all get better soon.
Michele- whenever I have to go to a grange meeting( that includes food) I always bring the salad, that way I know I will have something to eat.
Hugs to everyone! Tigress in GA

Good morning everyone,

I think my cold is over now, whew! Spring is in full swing in OK. Some severe weather in northern OK yesterday. Blossoms and new leaves are coming out, it is 68 this morning, Hubby had his coffee on the patio.

Jane, many hugs. Get to the Dr quickly.

Sylvia, take care of yourself. You have many prayers being said for you.

Yanniejannie, today is a new day, baby steps back to healthy habits.

Michele, thanks for the cooking information on barley. I found a recipe for baked barley and tried it last night. It was good. Hulled barley is very good for you, thank you for the inspiration to try it!

Alison, lots of hugs for you!!

Quote to share:

"What you feed your mind is just as important as what you feed your body. Every person should make an art of thinking. The Master Thinker is an artist, and is careful to only paint divine designs upon his mind." Emmet Fox

Have a wonderful day ladies!

Cindy in OK.

Hello Everyone and Happy Spring! :flowerforyou:

I've been "out of the loop" so to speak as far as this group goes. It was a rough winter with regards to not only the weather, but being able to get to the gym and feeling kind of depressed after the holidays. I always feel better in the spring, it's like a new start! I've been having quite a bit of hip pain lately and going through physical therapy. A CT scan showed arthritis in my SI joints, but with the pain growing worse they've ordered an MRI which I'll have done on Friday. The pain didn't help at all with the winter depression issues, but I find now that I can go outside without layers of sweaters and jackets, I'm feeling much better :laugh:

My goals for April include:

Logging my food and exercise every day.

Get some form of exercise every day.

Start walking on my lunch breaks again, weather permitting.

Check in with our group every day!


Hope everone has a wonderful day!

Barb in cloudy West Virginia

Happy hump day.
Trying to get appt for ortho dr.
Have a good day.
HUGS
jane

Happy April,

Deedee:drinker:

Alison great rest!

Yanniejannie continued prayers for Gwen.

Jill thanks for the to help in making suggestions to stop and to think before making a poor choice for our bodies.

Heather sorry about the frustration with the car. I plan to use some of our tax refund to get the bumper on my car fixed. I hit two snow banks this year when it was sub zero. The bumper was none too happy.:frown:

Jane healing thoughts.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia prayers.:flowerforyou:

Barb glad you are getting in sunshine again.

Jb great goals.

Goal:
To do something healthy today, so I wake up to a healthier tomorrow.
Had a massage last night. Cathy suggested I work on my posture and gave me great ideas to help with that. I tend to round my shoulders and have my chin reach forward. She suggested I keep chin back and stretch over a balance ball and to stretch like I am going to do a swan dive throughout the day. Bringing shoulders down. Otherwise I will end up with the hump.

2013 word: contentment

Margaret

:devil: Hi everyone;It is sunny in Maine today--Thank Heaven--we are sick and tired of snow.My name is Nancy--I will turn 70 next month and I have been down-up,down up virtually all my life--I am afraid I am at my highest again and have decided to give it one more shot--as I had a gentle scolding from Primary Care lady day before yesterday--so a weigh-we-go.
I am trying something new --I am going to allow myself one SPECIAL treat once a week--making it as health wise as possible--hope this will help me not feel so deprived--last pm, I allowed myself a Root-Beer Float with Diet Root Beer- and low-sugar Edys Vanilla Ice Cream--next week something else--in the meantime am looking for some new ideas foir tasty but low-cal,low fat snacks--the same-o,same-o gets old after awhile. Hope to make acquaintance with some of you nice ladies in the near future--Jjnancy70

Ok finally got my goals for April -

Drink at least 8 glasses of water
Start walking for 30 mins a day
Keep blood sugar under 170

Tigress in GA

I posted an inquiry to one of my online pottery groups asking if anyone had experience with Alpha-1 (A1-AT) and I have had a few nibbles. One lady said she has several friends with it and she is involved in a support group, so I should call her. So that is promising.

Today our lawn guy is at our house tilling my new garden! I'm afraid it may be too late in the season, but since the chance of frost is still a real possibility, I was afraid to do it any sooner. This is my first garden. Hope I can do it! The kids are going to come over and help me plant stuff. Mostly cherry tomatoes and corn I think. But I might try some watermelon. Any tips? I'll do some research online on gardening.

So, today's joke is pretty timely:
:happy:
A city slicker moves to the country and decides he's going to start farming. He goes to the local co-op and tells the man, "Give me 100 baby chickens." The co-op man complies. A week later the man returns and says, "Give me 200 baby chickens." The co-op man complies. Again, a week later the man returns. This time he says, "Give me 500 baby chickens." "Wow!" the co-op man replies. "You must really be doing well. "Naw," said the man with a sigh. "I'm either planting them too deep or too far apart!"
:laugh:

Have a great Wednesday!

Sylvia

Hello to all: I tried a new water exercise class this morning since I am now retired and can make it at that time. It is called Water Works and includes strength training, balance and flexibility with weights and resistance. I have to say I can feel it already. It was a good workout with an excellent teacher. I will be going back again.

Allison - so sorry to hear of further troubles. Please take care of you.

Sylvia - I think you have a good attitude now that the shock has worn off a bit. Keep up with your healthy ways.

Heather - Sorry about the Jag but glad you are still happy about the trip. I had a teacher in high school who had one of those Jags, navy blue. He used to get so upset when people would put fingerprints on it.:laugh: He and one of our PE teachers who had a Thunderbird convertible use to compete to see who would be the first to drive with the top down in the spring.

To whomever said they felt like a failure. If you are still trying you have not failed, only if you quit.

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