WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Katherine Welcome to this wonderful group!!! My husband passed away 16 years ago, it`s a club nobody wants to be a part of:brokenheart: !! It gets easier with time:flowerforyou: !

Reba Welcome to you!!! You share your name with my favorite aunt !!! Good for you getting your walk in!!! I`m out every morning for a good walk, starts my day off right:bigsmile: !

Cherry Tere 6.4 pounds…woo hoo:bigsmile: !!!! Congrats to you!!!

Cindy The new table sounds fabulous!!! I love the shabby chic look!!!

Katherine (Shaynelle) Welcome!!!! Sometimes I feel like an exhausted slug too ! I usually try to take the dog out for a walk when I feel myself fading fast, sometimes it works to perk me up, sometimes not. Are you taking anything for the depression?

Donna Welcome!!! I have green smoothies sometimes for dinner, some are veggies and some are fruit, some days I just don`t want to see a green drink:sick: !

Tigress On Thursday I had no idea what day it was, I was talking on the phone and the guy said he would call tomorrow and my response was, tomorrow is what day:huh: :laugh: ? Hope you get your protein pancakes today!

Jane Martin Oh my Violet is getting to be a big girl now !!! I love her new shorter hair cut!!! What a wonderful thing she has done to help!!

Jb You are the gardening Queen:bigsmile: !!! Congrats on that pound leaving!!!

April Welcome!!! Come in often, you`ll get lots of support here!

Renny I was up this morning at 4:15:angry: . How is hubby doing:flowerforyou: ?

Alison Sometimes our bodies have a way of making us take care of ourselves:flowerforyou: . Have you had this kind of pain before? Are you sure you don`t need to check with a Dr.?

Lila So good to see your post!!! 3 hours of yard work:noway: , that`s a fantastic workout!!!

Yanniejannie Bruce Springstein ….and you`re debating:huh: . Mother Nature is amazing…there is a nice green glow on the trees, little baby leaves popping out!!!

Shirley Welcome!!! Hope you`ll pop in often and chat!!

Katla Enjoy the wonderful time with your son !!!

Sylvia Love the joke:laugh: !!! Also love the “pearl of wisdom”! Oh dear, maybe it`s not a good idea for just you taking the grandkids swimming, you don`t need to be stressed:noway: !!! Every once in a while my two granddaughters will get into it with each other...I give them “the look”:huh: :laugh: and they usually behave! Your dinner sounds delish!

Kay in NW WA So glad to hear the good news on the biopsy:flowerforyou: !!!

Margaret Wow, sounds like you got lots of good information from the class! Water:drinker: and coffee:drinker: !!

Kim in N.CAL Congrats on the NSV:bigsmile: !!! Compliments always give me an extra boost!!

Ronnie Welcome!!! My body is older than my mind:laugh: !!! Sounds like your hubby has your best interests in mind !!!

Cynthia Hoping that this a good week for everyone too:flowerforyou: !!!

Gbutterfly Welcome!!! You`ll get lots of support here!!! I just walk for exercise and so far no injuries for me! Lots of ladies here will have more ideas for you!

Mindy Congrats on getting rid of a pound:bigsmile: !!! I like your trainers sayings!!! I also like your saying, about sunshine and BBQ`s:laugh: !!!

Heather Congrats on being up only a few ounces…you`re doing fabulous!!!

Amanda I have a fear of my water bottle opening into my bag, think I`ll just start carrying it in my hand from now on! Hopefully you won`t have to stay late today!

Sorry for everyone I missed! I`m thinking of you all and wishing you well !!!

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

Hugs,
DeeDee in dreary and rainy NC:frown:

Hello vit F
I definitely need my dose today!
Heather, yes the Scottish Symphony orchestra were playing in Mumbai over the weekend. Unfortunately couldnt make it :grumble:
Well over the weekend had gone for a health checkup and was confident I would have a great result, but felt like a deflated balloon.:sad:
My blood pressure was down from the previous check 101/ 60 :laugh:
but body fat percent was 44%. Visceral fat is up to 10%, previously it was 9. I know I'm fitter than I have been in many many years and stronger too. Yes even my bone density has gone worse from - 0.5 it is reduced to - 1.8.:grumble:
Now I'm wondering where to begin, I need to get rid of the fat and improve bone density. I have been suggested supplements for bone health and critical about my diet:noway: :sad:
Need to work out a plan. Mulling over it. Suggestions are needed .
I have not been able to read all the posts, so sending my best wishes to all of you. Warm welcome to all the new ladies and hugs to all my old friends.
Anamika from Mumbai:flowerforyou:

Hello 50+ ladies! I've been around for a couple of years and am staying for the foreseeable future - any friend pings of supportive, like minded 50+ fantastic women (yes we are aren't we?) most welcome.:flowerforyou:

Bumpin!

Happy Monday To All You Gorgeous Ladies :happy:

***Dee :flowerforyou: ***Gloria :flowerforyou: ***Anamika :flowerforyou: ***Grandmallie :flowerforyou: ***Patty :flowerforyou: ***Amanda :flowerforyou: ***Heather :flowerforyou: ***Mindy :flowerforyou: ***Cynthia :flowerforyou: ***Gbutterfly, {welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } ***Joyce :flowerforyou: ***Ronnie :flowerforyou: ***R1cksy,{ welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } ***Sylvia :flowerforyou: *** Carol { I usually copy my post then post it that way if it doesn't come thru you just hit Reply then paste it on...I have lost many posts before I did this!! :flowerforyou: } *** Katherine, { Welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } *** Michele :flowerforyou: *** Sue :flowerforyou: ***Jane,{ Violet is a very pretty name and she looks sweet with her new haircut ! :flowerforyou: }
***Kim :flowerforyou: ***Margaret :flowerforyou: ***Kay, { So glad your son's procedure went well!:flowerforyou: } ***Katla :flowerforyou: ***Shirley { Welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } ***Yanniejannie :flowerforyou: ***Lila :flowerforyou: ***Beth :flowerforyou: ***Rebamae, {Welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } ***April, { Welcome to the group! :flowerforyou: } *** Jb :flowerforyou: ***Tigeress :flowerforyou: *** Donna, { Welcome to this great group! :flowerforyou: } ***Cindy :flowerforyou: *** Tere, { Congrats on your lbs lost!! :flowerforyou: } ***Rita :flowerforyou: *** Bonnie :flowerforyou: *** Gail :flowerforyou:
*** Megblair :flowerforyou: *** Brenda :flowerforyou: ***Bjmcq :flowerforyou: *** Juanita :flowerforyou: *** Plano Teral :flowerforyou: ***

Yesterday we had a gorgeous day except for the cold wind...we took a drive to see DH Mom in the NH she is 89...she had pneumonia..and they can not keep her oxygen level up so she is on oxygen pretty steady....the lack of oxygen..we think...has affected her thinking...she is out of it a lot..plus she eats next to nothing..and cannot afford to lose anymore...so we think it is just a matter of time now.because the nurses say she has grown tired of fighting her ailments....
I hope you all have a great day...log..drink..and exercise those thighs....

Take Care!!:happy:
Liz from Halifax NS {Canada}

Wow, that's some work to be proud of Liz!

It's SO hard for the elderly body to fight that pneumonia. Even if it seems to go away, it almost always comes back. Enjoy the time ya'll still have with her

xo-Gloria in Metro Detroit

Good morning ladies,

I too am up .50 pounds this week. Maybe because I slowed down with the cold I had last week. This only makes me more determined to be careful. My ticker was still showing 10 lbs lost, but back to 9.5. Maybe it is just more muscle. :laugh:

Heather, your workout regimen is great, I am inspired to do more, but without injuries. I have many joint problems, bulging disks, etc. I have gotten used to some level of pain, but everything I read points to exercise. I also have. DH who is fit, he is 5'6" and 138 pounds of lean body at 60 years old. Keeps me very inspired and is so helpful with my workouts. God really blessed me after bad first marriage. We will celebrate 33 years together in July.

Anamika, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my back a few years ago. I also have arthritis and disk problems. I started doing strength training regularly and taking more calcium. My doctor approved of these changes. I haven't had another bone density test yet, but weight bearing exercise appears to be the prescription. Take care and be determined to get better.

I am out of time. Welcome to everyone new. I have read the posts and wish everyone well. For those who have gained a bit, don't give up and stay determined.

Hug to all!

Cindy in OK :flowerforyou:

Happy to see this post. I'm back after a few very frustrating years health wise and have discovered I have MS [which explains A LOT of my struggles]

I'm very focused now on everything I put in my mouth [new for me].. where it comes from and how it's processed [goal - going for as little 'processing' as possible.

So I'm looking for as much support as possible since I'm so late getting here and getting SERIOUS about my health.

Happy Spring Lovelies :smooched:

Good morning! I am going to try to remember what I posted last night before the computer ate it...

We had a good trip, albeit much to hectic for my liking. I hadn't seen my parent since Christmas so it was good to be there. One thing that seems to happen when I'm there is too much sitting. I rarely just sit, so when everyone plopped down after dinner to watch TV, I sat for a few minutes then got up and began walking in place like I do at home. However, it was delicious outside so I ended up going outside and running through the yard. Eventually my daughter came out, too, and ended up chasing me through the yard looking at the bushes that were blooming and examining the tree buds up close. Even though she is 23, it was a lot like when she was little and I used to take her out to explore. I got lots of good running in--especially since they live in the mountains and there are virtually no flat areas in their yard. It was a real treat to discover that I could run uphill and not get winded! I also got to spend a little time with my 3-year-old grandniece and niece. The 3-year-old is a trip! She is full speed all the time and is 33 pounds of pure muscle. I used her for my "weights" for lots of overhead presses. It's funny that she is afraid of her uncles who both have beards, but adores my son who is taller, bigger, and also has a full beard.

On Saturday, we crossed the mountain and visited the school. I've been to better open houses and I've been to worse, but I swear that engineers talk in a language that is not English! My son was not too impressed with the school, but it was mostly because of surface things, like the dropped ceilings being too low (I guess if you're 6'3", even an 8 foot ceiling could be claustrophobic.), and the dining hall being small. I kept telling him that it was a small school so they didn't NEED 3 dining halls! It would be a good fit for him because of the size and the location, but it is not as prestigious as the other school he is considering. He also knows that it will come down to the financial aid package as far as the decision goes. He did get to eat in the dining hall so he could actually experience the gluten free options that they had. After coming back down the mountain, we stopped at my parents for a short while I got to see my 7-year-old grandniece, too. Oh, and I saw my brother and sister-in-law, too. We finally got home around 10:30 p.m. I must say that my behind was sick and tired of being in the car. I was also a little depressed because I miss my mountains so much and it makes me sad to leave them.

I did pretty good on the food and I walked a LOT with most of it being uphill and steps on Saturday. However, I think I am being rewarded for my weekend with a cold sore. I just noticed it about the time I started typing this and haven't gone to look at it in the mirror.

Today begins another long week. I finally admitted out loud to my daughter that I am simply weary of working two jobs. I don't dislike either of them, but I feel that all I do is work and haul my son to doctor appointments and to work. I can't seem to find enough waking hours to get done the things that need to be done, much less the things I want to do. I'm also aware that I'm lucky to have the jobs and be able to make ends meet and try to focus on that.

Welcome to all of the newcomers! This is an awesome group of ladies with lots of combined years of experience and a wealth of common sense.

I suppose I ought to actually work for a bit...

Carol in dreary and rainy NC

Addition: I forgot my funny NSV story: Last night I was at church to pick up my son from youth group and needed to tell the pastor something before I left. I had to wait on someone else to finish talking first and, when she finished, she (a small fit woman in her thirties) turned around and said that it looked like I was losing another five pounds every five minutes and commented on how toned I looked. I told her thanks but that I'd lost only six pounds since Christmas, to which she replied, "Well, I noticed your butt this morning and I wish mine was as high, firm, and round as yours!" I just told her thanks, but my pastor looked at me and said, "Well, that was just a little TMI!" Good thing we're good friends!! :laugh:

Good morning!

May I mention the merit in marvelous Monday?
A masterpiece of moderation;
The day when a magical message comes to mind,
Melting memories of monstrous weekend mischief.
The motive is motion;
Meals will be measured;
The method is mercy;
Let's be mindful,
And merry!

jb in foggy Portland, OR

Good morning,

Deedee :drinker: .

Liz sorry about your mother in law not an easy time for you.:flowerforyou:

Vicki sorry about your father. Loss is of a loved one is hard.:flowerforyou:

Bbl Tigress on weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anamika great blood pressure reading. I think you are on the right track looking at your diet to help with bone density. What kind of diet does your doctor advise? The percentage body fat is a hard one for me because I have had three different readings with wide variations.

Kim hope to be joining you in the garden soo.

Jane much to be proud of with Violet’s gift of hair.

Sylvia love the jokes.:laugh:

Carol sorry about your post. Frustrating.

Still digesting information from the class I took. I also started a book on grieving and loss, I have some work to do on that score.

Today I will continue to treat my body well and work on my grieving issues, so I wake to a healthier tomorrow.

2014 word contentment

Margaret

Anamika: I have no advice on body fat and have never had mine tested. I can’t help wondering about how yours was tested. I’ve been taking Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D3 for bone health for more than a decade at the advice of my gynecologist. It helps me keep my bones strong. I saved the card he gave me with instructions on it. He said women in menopause need “Calcium 1500 mg daily, with vitamin D3 800 units daily and sent me shopping. According to his card milk has 300 mg calcium per serving + 100 units of vitamin D per serving. (In the US vitamin D is added to milk sold in stores.) I am lactose intolerant so milk is not an option for me. He said Calcium Citrate, which he recommends, is found in Viactive or Citracal+D. Calcium Carbonate is in Caltrate 600 plus or Oscal 500+ D. I have no idea whether these products are available in Mumbai. He had this information on the back of his business card, which I kept all these years. Your doctor would likely be able to advise you on products that are available in Mumbai. Cindy’s comments about weight-bearing exercise reminds me that was also part of his advice. Walking is the simplest form of that. Good luck :flowerforyou:

Gloria: Enjoy Spring Break with Aaron.:flowerforyou:

Yard Tigress: Congratulations on the improved blood sugar readings! You have made great progress for your health.:flowerforyou:

Liz: Your description of your mom’s situation reminds me of the time shortly before my mom passed. My mom had severe emphysema, which ultimately took her life. (Lifelong chain smoker.) At the end stages, she had low blood oxygen even while inhaling oxygen constantly, night panics, and ‘visits’ from family members long passed. Hugs to you and prayers for you both.:flowerforyou:

Michele: Welcome. My DH also has MS and there is another woman in this group with MS, Joyce, whose advice helped me understand and deal with his situation. You’ve found a good place for support.:flowerforyou:

Carol: Sounds like a great trip to see your family and preview a possible school for DS. All your moving and exercising amounts to a very impressive NSV in my book.:flowerforyou:

Diane: You “bookmark” by posting. Then go to Community and My Topics to find us again. You will have to look for your post to find where you left off.:flowerforyou:

JB: I love the poem. You are a creative woman.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Good luck with your pottery. I hope you will not have to give it up. Great job alerting your family to possible lung problems in your family. It will be up to them how to respond.:flowerforyou:

Margaret: I love your daily goals!:flowerforyou:



DS visited over the weekend and we really enjoyed having him here. He and DH worked on the fishing boat for hours. Yesterday we got the fishing boat into the water for the first time since we brought it home last fall and took it on a short run. He is so excited and wants to go out and buy it needed accessories. A porta-potty is on that list; bless him.

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


April Goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Move more: cardio at least 3 days a week and strength training when able.
3. Find a way to have fun at least once every day.
4. Water: Pay attention to water intake and drink frequently during the day.

Today's joke of the day:

:happy:
One day a rich famous man went to buy a sport car from a dealership. The price of the car was $80000 and the man had only $79998 to pay.

The sales associate insisted that the price is firm and it has to be $80000.

The man came out of the store and looked around and saw a poor man begging for help. He went toward him and introduced himself and asked if he is kind enough to lend him $2. The poor man asked the reason. He replied that he is going to buy a car. The poor man though for a moment and gave the man $4 and said: Please buy one for me too.
:laugh: :laugh:

Sylvia

Hello, I'm new here....:drinker:

<chorus> Hi, Bootcamper!