WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

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Good morning! I'm having a hard time waking up today. I don't believe that I have recovered from my weekend yet.

DeeDee - So sorry about your flooding! It rained so hard and so much yesterday. Hope today goes more smoothly!

Michele - As far as fruit salad, I used to make one that involved lots of cut up fruit with a box of dry vanilla pudding mix sprinkled in. Using sugar-free fat-free pudding mix might work just as well. I don't remember if there was anything besides pudding in it, but I'm sure I have the recipe at home if you are interested.

My son has done something stupid and I put off dealing with it yesterday, but need to address it very soon. He called me a week ago at work asking when I would be home. I answered him and then asked if there was a particular reason he needed to know (was something wrong, etc.?). He said no but that he wanted to tell me that he had purchased another air gun. This was the second time he had made such a purchase without talking it over with me and I just gave him the short lecture on wasting money he needed to save for next school year. Well, while we were at my parents this weekend, I walked into the room where he was showing my SIL's grandson his BB and pellet guns. Imagine my shock and dismay to see a handgun lying there on the bed! I was furious! I have strong opinions on guns; I grew up with people who hunted to supplement their diet and I loved target shooting, but I don't like handguns. In any case, we live within the city limits in a residential area and I am very legitimately concerned that he will be seen with this gun and someone else (police or neighbor) will shoot first and ask questions later. I haven't 100% decided exactly what I am going to do, but I do know that the gun is going away--permanently! Actions like this remind me how young he is.

In food news, I stress ate last night. :mad: It has been ages since I ate and ate food that I didn't even want and wasn't particularly enjoying! I know that I was stuffing something down with the food, but I can't figure out exactly what. I guess it's a good thing I have an appointment with my therapist today, huh? :happy:

Well, I guess I ought to work now even though I really want to take a nap. Today should be a good day--if I'm "allowed", I plan to go to the last of our Community Lenten services to hear my pastor preach and then see my therapist before I finish up my work day.

Have a great day, everyone!

Carol in cloudy NC

Amanda: I’m happy that people were wonderful, even though the day started off with a wet bag yesterday. I’m glad the water bottles arrived at work without spilling today. :drinker: Your lunch menu sounds yummy, but I wonder about the spinach. Is it raw or cooked in some way? I love it raw in salads.:flowerforyou:

Bootcamper: Welcome.:flowerforyou:

Jane: Happy Birthday!:flowerforyou:

Michele: My knees are what motivated me to lose weight and led me to MFP. A year & a half later and 70 pounds lighter they feel much better, but not perfect. Yoga and the weight loss are the two biggest changes that helped them. I’ve developed a health-oriented attitude that is a fundamental change for me. I’m not perfect on my follow through, but things are better.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: I miss my mom, too. I’ve thought of her often lately. I also appreciate her practical wisdom on so many things, but she was not wise about her own health, or her own value. :noway: I always thought she was the prettiest mom in the family and she always thought she was fat. I’ll have to send her the message that I love her through my prayers because she’s been gone a long time.

Viv York UK: When I went back to work after the kids were both in school I started on a part time basis. It was lovely! I had a satisfying career and time to myself in addition to family time. Later I shifted to full time work for financial reasons, and it was exhausting. I hope you’ll enjoy the changes in your routine.:flowerforyou:

Heather: I’m sorry that your friend’s daughter has died. It is a difficult thing to deal with. News like this always makes me feel vulnerable. I want to gather my own adult children close and hug them. I agree that learning about other people’s lives and problems helps me to get mine into perspective as well. This group of women has been a blessing and gift to me.:flowerforyou:

DeeDee: I hope the weather will be more cooperative for you today, and that the landscaper and plumber being there so close together is not a problem.:flowerforyou:

Alison: It sounds like you are gradually getting back on track after a very stressful time for your family. Good for you! Please be patient with yourself.:flowerforyou:

Patty in Cincinnati: I always log my food on my cell phone, which is with me all day long. That way I don’t forget. I would have trouble if I had to wait all day to put it into my computer. Good luck to you. Logging is vital for success.:flowerforyou:



Yesterday we spent way too much time running around and didn’t get tasks done that we’d hoped to finish. We got bad news about our natural gas fireplace. It is worn out beyond repair and will have to be replaced. :sad: According to the serviceman who came to check it out for us, it will cost thousands to replace and will requires remodeling the whole fireplace and mantel. :noway: :sad: :sad: . I want a second opinion.

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


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.

Good morning ladies! I'm taking a break between drafting jobs to check what's going on with my favorite group of friends.

There was a story in the news yesterday about that guy who was driving the train that derailed in NY and he had dozed off. They said he had severe obstructive sleep apnea (same as my hubby) and on the test he had 60 arousals (same as hubby). So, I warned Hubby not to drive a train until he gets his machine. He's not supposed to be driving at all! I can't understand what is taking so long to get that machine. They claim they are waiting on insurance to OK it, but I have my doubts. Nobody seems to be in a hurry except me.

Last night I took my youngest granddaughter to girl scouts and she had a good time. Then she and I met hubby for dinner at the mall deli. I don't know why, but I was feeling terribly stressed and having some angina pain, so I went home and took a nitro and rested. I had not slept much for the past few nights because I ran out of allergy pills. Got some more yesterday and slept better last night because I wasn't stuffed up. I felt a little better this morning.

I'm getting overwhelmed about all the stuff I need to do with the kids. The more I do the more they want. The more they want, the more it costs, and the more hubby grumbles about spending money. (I need lessons in saying no.) And they jabber non-stop when they are one-on-one with me, and argue non-stop when they are together. I don't mean to complain. I really want to do it, but I'm having a little trouble adjusting to not having any time for myself. I hardly ever get to the gym anymore.

My drafting business has exploded lately too. For several months I had no work at all, then all of a sudden the floodgates opened. Last Friday I did six jobs. Yesterday I did five jobs and have five more to do today. That's a whole month's worth on a normal month in just three days. The good thing about that will be the money. Hubby should be happy with that. It's property tax and insurance time. Of course, that means I don't get to work in the pottery studio and I have a show coming up, which adds to the stress level. Calgon, take me away!:sad: :grumble: :explode:

Well, breaks over. Have a great Tuesday!

Sylvia

Popping in again, I just logged my food for lunch. I'm thinking now I won't be finishing it since I'm full already but I guess I'll leave it as is since I figure there are say four bites left.
Patty

Viv- enjoy the party!
Heather - Death is always sad; but for one so young with young children it is more poignant.
Amanda - enjoy your day!
DeeDee - hang in! Water damage is such a drag!!!
Alison - that guy sounds really crazy - stay away from him!
Carol - I don't know what the gun laws are like in your area; but here they have to be unloaded and in a locked safe when not in use. Maybe at least locking them up would help.
JB - love the Tuesday poem!
Loretta - Welcome!

Hi All,
So just could not stay up last night - but yesterday and today are super beautiful weather wise here - 80 for a high and lows in the high 40's/low 50's - this weekend and yesterday were gardening days - I loved being outside, but oh the muscles I forgot I had! With it so warm the ground will dry out soon, so now was the time to do the "major" weeding, tilling of the veggie garden.. etc. But today is back to work. Sylvia I related when you said work was exploding; that's what has happened here too. So better get to it.

Enjoy your day everyone :drinker: drink your water!!! especially as the weather warms
Kim in sunny N.CAL

Today's joke of the day:

:happy:
Two guys are hiking in the forest when they suddenly come across a big Grizzly bear! The one guy takes off his hiking boots and puts on some running shoes!

His friend says to him "You're crazy! There's no use, do you know how fast Grizzlies are, you'll never be able to out run it!" and the guy says, "I only have to out run you!"
:laugh:

Good afternoon to each of you!!
I am hopeful your Tuesday is full of sunshine and love.

I seem to be getting into the routine of recording each bite that lands in my mouth.
I am still working on a routine for walking. When that is finally accomplished then I plan to start adding weights.

I have enjoyed reading each of your posts and will "answer" when I get to know each of you better.

I will "see" you this evening!

Janet - WELCOME!
I am 64 and am more or less at goal weight. I would like to lose 3 more lbs go take me to a nice round 60 lb off! :laugh: Also it would give me a bit of leeway for indulgences, like holidays. Now I am at goal it is proving to be really difficult to lose any more - I have lost 1 lb since Christmas! ! ! ! But I have had some wondeful weekends away and have to buckle back down to it when I get back. When I was on the losing phase, which lasted a year and a half I did not exceed my calorie allowance for ANYTHING except Christmas. :bigsmile: Now I cut myself a little slack from time to time as it doesn't really matter if I don't lose any more. But it is a lifetime ahead of constant vigilance I know.
I do quite a lot of exercising and strength training and like the way my body looks now apart from saggy skin and a few "cottage cheese" areas. I certainly look better covered up! ! ! :laugh:

Katla - that sounds outrageous and as if they want to sell you something. I'm sure there is a way of repairing it if you can find the right person. One estimate we had for window painting involved replacing all the doors. Someone else just repaired them as best as he was able and they are fine for now. We are going to their house in France in May.:bigsmile:

Enjoyed my time with my friend today. We sorted out the world.:laugh:

Love Heather UK

Sue: never heard of it but I'm interested, so if you hear anything anywhere else, a post would be great.

Cynthia

Sue - I vaguely remembered reading something about whipped cottage cheese so I Googled it. It can be used in place of sour cream or yogurt or even cream cheese. It can also be sweetened and eaten like a sort of pudding. There are brands you can buy, but most of the stuff I saw said to throw the regular stuff into the blender and blend until light and fluffy. I even saw a recipe for blintzes using it! I think that is something I will explore some more. I love cottage cheese anyway, but tend to not eat a full carton so don't buy it often.

Back to work... :glasses:

Good evening Ladies,

Jane, too funny. What a coincidence MIL's BD was yesterday when you were talking about the weather! :laugh: Happy EARLY birthday in case we get it wrong again.

Reba, I just found something else we have in common, I grew up on a farm. I made friends with all of my Dad's animals, cows, pigs, even had a pet chicken. Was always heartbroken when he sold some. I won't talk about who made to my Mom's freezer. Probably why I became a vegetarian after getting married and moving off the farm.

Have a wonderful evening everyone, sleep well.

Cindy in OK

Had Sunday school lunch today. everyone brings their own sandwich and the hostess takes care of everything else. She had tostida chips or regular chips and dip. I tried to off the top of head which would be lower in fat and calories so I took 10 tostida chips. They were pretty small, round and tasted good:noway: But on her counter were the deserts. She had coconut cream pie, raisin pie, pecan pie and banana pudding. I know I shouldn't have but I asked for a very small piece of pecan and coconut cream. I don't know how she made the pies but the coconut was a very heavy thick pudding that really wasn't that good. If it were at a family members house I would have left it after a bite. But I didn't. The pecan pie tasted good but was pretty liquid. So I ate that also and even got a second piece myself but smaller. I even took a small spoonful of the banana pudding. I don't know how she made that either but it was so thick it would hardly slip off the spoon. The little bite I got was really bad. I don't know how anyone can fail in banana pudding. She said she wasn't known for her cooking and apologized up front. But just like here, they are a chatty group and it was nice to sit and just talk to a bunch of ladies. I am definitely the youngest one even at 64. Most of them had grand kids the age of my children and were great grandmas. My youngest daughter gave me a shirt for Christmas that said 'my grand son is a boxer and has dog paw prints on it. I had seen a couple of ladies look at it and I knew they were just itching to know if I had a boxer as a grand son but was a boxer. So they were relieved when I told them that it was the furry kind. When Michelle bought the shirt she thought the 1X would shrink and it would fit but it didn't and it's big. I wear it to bed when I'm cold but Michelle kind of wanted to know that I was wearing it proudly so I can tell her that I did. She is very proud of her 'kids', all four of them.

My oldest birthday is today. She's 37. Everything about raising her was so easy. So I wasn't prepared at all in anything for Michelle 3 years later!!!

Joyce, Indiana

joyce my daughter is 37 today also she is my youngest and has our only 2 grandkids as a child she was beyond difficult and now is so sweet most of the time lol her time to get what difficult kids are like , so cute to watch how they handle situations with thier kids not always how we would :ohwell:

Have a goodnite everyone
Juanita in sudbury

Well I am all caught up reading. Welcome to all the new ladies. I have dicided I just have to stop feeling sorry for myself and look at my Blessings of which I have lots. :flowerforyou: Thanks for being here for me and listening when I needed. Today I am back under my calories and feel good about that. Happy Tuesday. We ended up getting a new computer and I am trying to figure this out. First it does not have a tower. It is all one unit. So hope I can make this work. I have had today off and feel I have gotten alot done. Now this evening we are to have a Bible study at our house. Not sure how this happened. Our CMA group was talking of having one and was looking for a place and we said maybe our house. I thought we were still in the talking stage and next thing I know its tonight. I guess I will deal. DH is working the close shift and will not be here. I met with my friend Lee this afternoon and she is doing well. We both have been having some down days and not sure why. The weather is beautiful today and to be in the 80's tomorrow. DH and I both have the day off so hoping to get some motorcycle riding done.
Well the Bible study was a bust. Only person who showed up was the guy leading it and me. So he needs to get some info and try again. I do think doing it on a week night is not good as people have to get up to work the next morning and some of our group live 50 or more miles away.
Syliva--sure sounds like you are doing all you can to find ways to deal with this health issue and that is great. I really admire you. I know sometimes I feel over whelmed with my grand children and trying to do things with them.
Sandys--I have dicided today to try and act the way I want to feel also. I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. The warmer weather is sure to help both of us.
Heather--sorry to hear about your friend losing a child. I know when we lost our son the pain is bad. Prayers and hugs to them at this time. I agree everyone here is a Blessings to me and this journey to be healthly.
DeeDee--hugs. I know water problems in the house are not fun!
Well have a good evening ladies and I am looking forward to a great tomorrow.
Blessed! Vicki GI NE