WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

whew it's been a very long week. Work has become very busy and I love it. I hate getting bored so busy is great :happy:

My jaw is finally stopped aching but the fixed tooth is very sensitive. I almost jump out of my skin if I accidentally touch it with a spoon. I've been through this before so I know that will dissipate soon. For now I'm just careful.

I haven't done my new thing for exercise yet this week. Maybe a DVD, I'll have to think about it some more. I'm thinking about getting DD's bike out of storage and maybe going for a ride. I haven't ridden a real bike in many years. I wonder if I have the balance to do it :laugh:

Somehow along the way I've gained a few stray pounds. I worry that it's self sabotage, getting close to 100 lbs so I have to make sure I don't hit that goal. In the past when people started noticing the weight loss is when I started eating more. I see it now and hopefully I can fix that part me.

Welcome to the new ladies!

Sandy from ON

That is so wonderful that a hospital will go to that length to encourage wellness. I wish they did stuff like that when I worked at a hospital. They did have wellness fairs and you went through all these health checks, if you participated you got a discount on your insurance.

Garage saling!!!! Sounds like so much fun. And the exercise and bargains. Sounds wonderful. Good luck finding the bargains.

I think I got my computer issues resolved. When you use Chrome, Adblock is purchased through the google chrome store. It very easily downloaded.

Joyce, Indiana

Amanika - so glad that I could be of help to your mom

Joyce - I love frozen grapes. I like them unfrozen, too. But when they are in season and real sweet, I put them in the freezer. Yum, yum. I'm like you, I love my fruits. If you were to give me a choice between a piece of pizza and a nice juicy peach, I'd honestly prefer the peach.

saundraschult - welcome! Congrats on giving up the cigs, that's a wonderful step. How neat you do the tapes with your sister on speaker phone. I bet that's great motivation. Keep up the good work. Even tho you showed a gain right now, sometimes it just takes our bodies a while to get caught up.

mimi - you look younger in your pic right now that you did previously.

cyclingbonnie - great joke. I think I heard it somewhere before, but it was great reading it again

Alison - feel better, hun

Bonnie - As another workout junkie, I feel your pain. In some ways, I'm actually wondering how I can get even a little workout in while my friend and her husband from Switzerland are here. Isn't that sad? I know I should be spending time with them, but maybe early in the a.m.? My heart goes out to you taking care of your mom. Demential can be so hard. Good luck on your ride. I know you'll feel so much better when you're done. MIL had "sundown". She'd be fine when I'd go to see her during the day but by the time Vince went after work, she'd be a totally different person. That was the first time I'd ever heard of sundowning. It was difficult, especially for Vince

looseseal - feel better fast

Heather - enjoy those grandchildren. I know you will

Sylvia - take care of yourself

Lis - you're more than welcome to join. I like to bake, too

Shena - welcome

jane - congrats to hubby

Cindy - enjoy the concert

Well, Steve came here. When he said he'd be here in time for lunch, I was thinking 1-1:30. Well, I got back from the deep water class and Vince tells me he called and said his GPS says he'll be here in an hour. Thank goodness I'd done some of the prep work yesterday so all I had to do was put the rolls on a platter (I'd cut them apart already), put out the onion (I'd cut that up), needed to cut the tomato and wash the lettuce, put the dressing on the coleslaw, and get the veggie tray ready. I did buy a veggie tray yesterday, and I know they sell it in a tray that you can (supposedly) serve it in, but I would rather put it in a tray of my own. To me, it just looks nicer. So did that, had a chocolate bran muffin, read one of the papers (they didn't come until late this morning so I didn't get to read them both before I left for the Humane Society and then class) and Steve was here. Didn't know what time he was staying until so I didn't plan any dinner. He left around 5. I gave him 3 of the key lime cupcakes, I have 4 on a plate for the place where I take the extremepump class and 4 for the Y and the other 2 for Vince (he sure doesn't need 10). Steve left around 5. It was nice to see him. He keeps asking us to come to his house in Colorado (we'd gone to his house in PA). While we were having "lunch" (late), Jessica called and said that she and Kris were thinking of coming to CO in late August. Hopefully, that'll be incentive for Vince

I'm planning to do the Personal Training with Jackie Warner DVD tomorrow.

Vince's stomach is still upset. I can't help but wonder if he's not making more out of it than it is. Maybe it just seems like a lot to me because I don't get real sick very often. He seems to always get things.

Michele in NC

Just a few comments and then off to bed. It's been a long week! Thank you to all who gave your support regarding my son, school and baseball.

Sylvia … how did your appointment with the lung specialist go? You may feel like you’re having a meltdown, but I’ve been watching your ticker … and it’s moving and moving in the right direction!

Drkatiebug … I too have given away my larger clothes … absolutely terrified of growing out of the smaller clothes becauš I only buy a few for each size change. You know what to do and you’ve done it before … don’t despair!

Yanniejannie … I gave my son a hug from you! I told him it was from “yanniejannie” … that elicited a smile ... I’ve shared all the positive feedback and it has been reaffirming to him!

Kim in N Cal … I think you’re right on about the logging and weighing of food! When I’m diligent, the weight comes off … when I’m not, it doesn’t! And weighing is crucial in my opinion.

Michele… would you explain again what the green room is? Our pool cover will be on a lot longer yet ....

Joyce … thank you for the story about another young man who made a choice. Shared it with my son.

Cindy … nothing remains by the road long where I live. Once my friend and I walked by what appeared to be the contents of someone’s home at the curbside on trash day. We found an antique mission-style china closet that my friend refinished and is still using. Turned out the neighbors were hoping others would see things to take. And nothing metal lasts by the curb … scrappers are always on the lookout.

Alison … my son has chronic migraines with and without eye disturbances. Today he had both vision loss and the severe pain. Another missed day of school, but this evening (maybe since the weather front moved on) is feeling much, much better. Hope you feel better.

Carol … I am just plain envious that you are at the beach … enjoy just “being.”

Meg … you may be cranky tonight, but you are also funny! Sorry your daughter didn’t think so!

Have a great weekend!

My appointment with the pulmonologist was a total waste of time. This doctor is about 14 years old, seems like he's recently out of osteopath school, and doesn't seem to have a clue! I think I knew more about the condition from using google than he did. Firstly, the main thing he wanted was for me to take a pulmonary function test - AFTER making sure my insurance was good for it. When I said no, he actually seemed heartbroken. And it all seemed to be about the dollars he would be losing out on. FINALLY he listened to my lungs and said they sounded clear. I knew that. He asked me about my asthma and I told him my only symptom was a little shortness of breath especially at bedtime, when I'm trying to go to sleep, and sometimes I have to prop myself up so I can get a deep breath. I swear, his beady little eyes lit up, and he said maybe you have sleep apnea! I said no, this is when I'm AWAKE. He seemed to lose hope, and I told him I would call for an appointment if I ever feel I need it. One other thing though, is he told me I needed to give up pottery because of the dust. That may be the one thing he's right about, but I am not going to rush into anything.

It's scary that this is the doctor who is treating my son. I may be totally wrong about the guy, but I certainly did not have a good impression of him.

I'm going to try to get an appointment with a specialist in Omaha or St Louis. I checked with KU Medical Center and they don't have anybody who specializes in it. That would have been closer. If I'm going to do that lung function test, it's not going to be at this hospital.

I'm listening to an audiobook now that's called "the Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon" by Alexander McCall Smith. It's really good. I love the narrator. There was a bit about mashed potatoes that made me laugh out loud. I won't tell you what it was, in case any of you are reading it, but I highly recommend that series about the Number One Ladies Detective Agency. I think they made a tv series out of it, but it was a network we dont get here.

Well, back to my book.

Goodnight ladies.

Sylvia

hugs for all my MFP friends tonight.

:yawn: I surely hope I can get some type of decent sleep tonight. I may have to go back to doc and get some meds. You know...I was taught not to rely on medication, yet I do it everyday. For example for my thyroid, for my cholesterol. So what - pray tell - is wrong about sleep medication? I already use melatonin (not doing much, although it helps a little). How do you ladies deal with insomnia? I hear that it is rampant.

Is there an app for that? I know there must be.

I had a lovely dinner out with a (new) friend tonight. We talked and talked and talked. And, oh well, yes, we gossiped too:ohwell: :ohwell: . I had the chicken salad with apple chutney. Very good. Then home to hubby and talked about our day. His finger is getting better, but far from healed. Now I wonder if it should have been amputated to a lower knuckle. But I may be premature on my opinion.

:happy: Tomorrow is haircut day. Yay. I love getting my hair done. Just the scalp massage is worth it for me. Oh, and I finally arranged for a massage for beginning of May. That has been months!! My shoulders are crying out for attention.

Love to all
Renny
From earthquaky Vancouver Island, BC

For exercise today, I slogged along behind the lawn mower for an hour. It is NOT sef-propelled, so it feell like I'm walking uphill the whole time. The vegetables seem to be doing the trick, and the very stubborn last few pounds have been giving way at last.

Saundra, there is a lot of success represented here. I find inspiration reading the daily accomplishments of the "over 50" ladies, and occasionally checking in the food and nutrition section. Lean protein and vegetables, with plenty of fiber are a recurring theme -- a commitment to exercise regularly, too. I think most of us experience some frustration while we try to reach our goals.

Lis, I tore my rotator cuff some 30 years ago, and it still is quite impaired. I'm curious, did the surgery restore the function you lost when it was injured? Sounds like you have a beautiful life!

Kayzoola (PNW USA)

Watched this earlier - made me smile! x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMW-dM-BDu0

morning ladies,,\
I am sitting here surrounded by my furry boys,well the DH got to florida and I called at 5:45 this morning and he was out walking:bigsmile: .he didnt get alot of that in the last 2 days because of all the driving.. so he is at least attempting to get some exercise
today I work until noon... then will go check on the DFIL , then home.. take care of the puppies...it is raining today will stop for awhile and start up again,
There is a car show in town today and dont know if they will be able to have it if it is raining, I know they have a rain date...
I have just been stuffing my face with all sorts of crap, and I am not proud of myself..
I know I will get back on track soon.but life has just been crazy lately so I will get my tushy in gear:embarassed:

I have the same problem! Take .137mg of synthroid and have been logging food for 2 weeks. Always under my calorie allotment and exercise regularly. Gained 2.5lbs....soooo discouraging! It is unbelievable how that darn number on the scale can effect my whole outlook about myself.
Will tweak the diet and definitely add more water and less sugar. Will stick with it and hope the numbers go down. I totally understand what you are going through but keep at it!!!!'

Story of my post hysterectomy life.....minus the meds :ohwell: