WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014

Michele –I want to come to the August pool party! :glasses: But salt in the pool? Is it a salt water pool? That’s new to me…is it a NC thing?? I usually put wax paper or parchment between my crepes; Levi and I walked a second walk today and he and I brainstormed on menus…. I think I’ll do crepes for one dinner with my Mom and desert crepes with Karen.

JB – hope the show is great! Glad to hear hubby did the heavy lifting! You have such a way with words, the Capris in Chicago had me laughing! :laugh: :laugh:

Sue in TX – if you and your sister want to go you should.

Kathrine – great to see your pic. I was thinking the same thing maybe it was time to have me instead of the dog; so silly old me thought well if the President can take a selfie so can I :embarassed: –NOT I got pictures of my feet, an elbow, my hair, my torso(yuck), nose hairs… oh my I am so uncoordinated!! So will have to find a friend to help me. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Today was a good work day, got a lot accomplished and with company next week I need to get ahead of myself. Saturday is a workshop on wise use of water; it is 9am-2pm without a lunch break - I heard that if you go you qualify for a rebate on pulling out lawn and putting in water wise planting - so I signed up ! I have grass in the front I would be willing to replace, and in the back I would be willing to make it a smaller lawn. I will pack water and some snacks.

It is still really warm here (9;30pm and 76 degrees) we usually cool into the 60's at night - the weather guy says it will be a high of 65 by saturday, we'll see.

well a little bit more to do before bed time so better get to it.

Kim in too warm N. Cal.

Test post to see if my photo changed. This is me 57 pounds lighter, both cataracts done so no glasses and a much more confident smile

Yeah, it worked

Joyce, Indiana

Good morning everyone!

Busy day today; work (both work and personal), housework, gym, grocery shopping, another trip to the vet for fluids for my cat and to pick up the IV bag, needles etc.

Gloria: I know you miss your mom. I still have mine, but am acutely aware of the fact that she won’t be here forever.
DeeDee: please post a pic of you with no hair. :laugh:
Rita: your garden sounds lovely. And so glad you’re feeling better.
Sue: nice you were able to get on your horse. I don’t ride anymore since a bad fall three years ago, but still have mine. She’s almost 22, so she doesn’t need to work every day, but someone else rides her gently a couple of times a week, and I take her out on walks (I ride my bike and she walks next to me!).
Carol: congrats on your son!
Kim: I’m sure your friend will enjoy being with you!
Vicki: 150 pounds is amazing; be proud of yourself!
Drkatiebug: you’re so right to be happy. Hope she is proud of herself as well.
Joyce: looks like your fall wasn’t serious; so glad for you.
Sue in TX: sorry about your brother. Hope he will improve.
Michele: always amazed at your energy!
Sylvia: ditto on feeling cold.
Rori: hear you on the slow progress. I keep thinking, at least it’s progress.
Kathrine: good you’re going to the grief therapist. Hope he/she’s a good match for you.


Thanks everybody for the weight loss compliments and kind words about my cat!

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Good Morning Lovely Ladies,
It is Friday and that makes me very happy. Tonight I am going shopping with DD#2 and her children. My youngest DGD will soon be turning 2 and we are going to be shopping for gifts. Tomorrow I have cycling and ab class, a manditory Y meeting and then tomorrow night we are going out dancing. Love to do that as it's such a fun way to burn calories. Sunday I plan to get some chores done around the house. I'm hoping for some good weather so I can throw open all the windows and air out the winter. The forecast says 20% chance of rain but who knows.
I've started on the yoga and the pilates DVD's. Somewhat slow going as I've got to learn the stuff, esp. the breathing and how to do things slower and more controled. Today I won't have time to work out so I will make sure I walk all three breaks at work. That will give me an hour of walking plus my shopping time this evening.

Vicki, Congrats on making your April goals.

Drkatiebug, Congrats it must feel so rewarding.

Grandmallie, I am so glad everything worked out with the aunts.

Welcome Dianna Harrison MI

Sue TX, Very sorry to hear about your brother, I think if I were in your shoes I’d want to go and see him as well.

Mollywhippet, I have lost 90 lbs in the past two years and I get cold much easier.

Rori, You mentioned your personal trainer, can I ask her age? I just passed my personal training test and am trying to figure out how to move forward with this.

Heather, Dinner sounds wonderful, have fun.

Here is hoping that everyone has a healthy and happy week-end.
Patty, Cincinnati OH

Bump

TGIF!!It`s also my birthday,and I`m sick.Suppose to go out with Violet for my birthday,she wanted to take me to lunch,hopefully,she`ll take a rain check.:sad: :sad:
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Thanks Barbie,for always starting the month out for us and your beautiful way you do it.:drinker: :drinker:
HUGS
jane

Good FRIDAY Morning to all,

Never thought I'd be so excited for Fridays, being self employed at home and all, but I sure am glad when I don't have to get Aaron up, ready and out the door for school. Will be nice next year with that extra 30-60 minutes in the morning, depending on which school he ends up in.

THANK YOU Rori for your comment. I'm a believer that sugar coating does often gets in the way of reality and if I'm EVER going to lose this weight, I have to stay real.

Let me say that adding that Zumba class on top of my T25 yesterday KICKED my behind but just might be what I need...at least a couple few times per week. Need to go meet up with Mr. Shaun T in my basement shortly and I am SO grateful that today's DVD is Upper Focus because my legs are SHOT after yesterday.

Turns out Aaron's "allergies" was actually a cold virus. Going to have to put on my gloves and mask to get a couple of lip balm orders out today. Good thing I know how much Pina Colada flavor oil to add since I won't be able to "smell pour" today:ohwell: Glad I only usually catch 1 out of each 10 bugs he brings home. I usually have my guard up better but automatically assumed it was his annual spring allergies since he never told me he wasn't feeling well when I asked. Boys.....

Cherish that time with your mom Cynthia (as I'm sure you already are). As much as our mom's and grandma's can be crazy PIA's (more so as they age) I'm sure most would take it for a little time back. It's still just so crazy to think about how a person can go from seemingly completely healthy, active, thriving, etc. only to be ravaged by an unbeatable cancer cell in less than a year. This time last year she was still hiking, backpacking, going to step class, pilates, etc. (while complaining complaining of pain and being tested). I took her meds to "take back drugs day" at the PD last weekend. Seriously, I walked in with a 5 figure street value between the MAJOR narcotics and very expensive chemo drugs.....none that were ever able to help:frown:

Anyhow, I digress.... and also have to quit procrastinating. I'm on my way Shaun T!!!!

Have a great day and best your best!

xo-Gloria in dreary *kitten* Metro Detroit

Sitting here crying happy tears. In Georgia students have to pass a graduation test in language arts, math, social studies, science and writing. They have 5 chances to pass the test. The last chance was March and the results came in today. The special Ed student who was assigned to me to mentor only needed math, and she was 12 points shy. She passed with 18 points to spare, so raised her score 30 points. Another student that I was also helping passed by raising her score 40 points!

Yeah, I'm happy.

Congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment for you and the students.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Good Morning,

Deedee:drinker:

Alison glad had a good time with family.

Welcome newcomers:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Sue prayers for your brother.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!on weight loss.

Liz so sorry for your loss of your MIL.:flowerforyou:

Rori !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!on measurements.

Joyce and Heather love the pictures!

Sylvia I don’t notice the cold so much, but the weight loss has helped when it gets hot and since we do not have ac. it is particularly good for me.

Thoroughly enjoyed Art in Bloom. My favorites were a show stopping bouquet of blues and whites to represent a waterfall and one that mimicked a small jade piece that looked like a shrine. [They were able to capture the colors and shape perfectly.] One floral artist used chia cats as the base inspired by a a cat sculpture. They completed it with three pairs of mittens to add to the humor. One of the most poignant art pieces that inspired a floral arrangement was in the sacred space exhibit where an artist used dog tags from Japanese soldiers and turned them into a samurai's coat. The corresponding floral arrangement contained red rose petals a fitting tribute.

Today I will continue to log my food, so I wake up to a healthier tomorrow.

2014 word: contentment

Margaret

Happy Friday morning. So will see if I have better luck today getting this where I want it to go. Sounds like it is to be beautiful day up in the 70's and not alot of wind:happy: . Today is my short day, (only 8 hours) so hoping to get to enjoy part of the day. Tomorrow is our big fund raiser ride and sounds like it will be a good day for one. Sure hope so as I am so tried of riding in the wind.

Cynthia--hope your cat is better. Sure does not sound like fun.

Patty--I sure do understand how you feel about retirement. I also have to work another 10-11 years. I would love to do some traveling around the states on our motorcycle. But still have house payments so not a choice right now. :sad:

Katiebug--congrates, know you worked as hard as the students.:flowerforyou:

Allison--sounds like a full day with family. Glad all went well.

Sue--Sorry to hear about your DB. We had frost warnings here this morning. It is to warm up to in the 70's so will see.

Our pastoral person came in this morning and sang to us. It was a relaxing way to start the day. They come into our deptment every morning to use the paging system into patients room to do a daily prayer.

Jane--Happy Birthday, Hope you do something special just for you today.:flowerforyou:

Syliva--Good Luck with your show this weekend. Enjoy!! I have noticed this last year I am cold alot. Before I did not own any long sleeve shirts and now I have several and at home I will sit with a blanket over my feet. I am woundering how this summer will go as I dislike the heat.

Rori--Congrates on lost inches.:flowerforyou:

Kathrine--deep breath and remember One day at a time, One thing at a time and take care of you. Thanks for the picture. It's always nice to put a face with a name.

Joyce & Heather--good pictures. Thanks for sharing.

DeeDee--I agree about the beautiful ladies in the pictures. Hope your AC is fixed soon.

Gloria--I understand what you mean about one day healthly next not. My dad was fine when he went to bed last Oct and woke up in middle of the night confused and then ended up on vent and next five months so many ups and downs before he passed. Very glad for the extra time, but things can change in a heartbeat.

Margaret--Art show sounds beautiful. Some people have so much talent. I can think of things but getting them to turn out just doesn't seem to work more times then not.

Katla--Sorry you are having one of THOSE days. Deep breath and don't be so hard on yourself. I hope you get your haircut fixed.

Well ladies hope you all enjoy this day. I have so much to get done for our CMA meeting tonight. It is my own fault as I have spaced off getting things ready and now have limited time when I get off work. I did this to myself, so trying to not get myself all stressed about it. Going to be a busy weekend. Meeting tonight and motorcycle ride fund raiser tomorrow and then Sunday to Omaha as DGD has concert at 11 and then is getting comfirmed at 2. One thing at a time.
Blessings! Vicki GI NE

Looking forward to The warmer weather so I can spend more time outside and active. Hope to hit a few big numbers this month, the first one is dropping below 200 lbs!

Joyce, Heather – how fun to see your pic! Neither of you look how I had imagined! I thought Joyce would have long hair and Heather a cute bob ! My imagining had it backwards:laugh:

Cynthia – what is your DC (darling cat)’s name?

Gloria – Cancer is an awful thing – it is amazing how quick it can go, so wonderful you have such great memories of hiking, picnics and fun activities.

Margaret – that sounds like such an interesting art/flower show!

Katla – you’ll get it turned around, isn’t it great what a heart felt apology will do

Jane – Happy Birthday – hope you feel better and that everyone will give you a rain check to celebrate your b-day when you are feeling better.

Lucy –vertigo is such a weird thing! I hope you are doing better.

Well friday's are my check in day, and another 2lbs gone (this is over 2 weeks as I skipped last week) the other good thing for me is all my measurements are under 50 inches (some are many many under, some just a bit) somehow this is a big deal for me - and I did not realize it would make me so pleased.

I saw a friend yesterday, she has been overweight (probably in the 250 range) as long as I have known her and she has always worn her clothes skin tight, well we had not seen each other since Jan. - just been busy - and she has lost weight, which I noticed but was not sure at first as she is wearing a smaller size but still skin tight... we talked and found she has lost 32 lbs! I was so glad, I know she is healthier - I think a smidgen looser clothing would be more flattering, but I guess this is her style; I had always assumed that she had not wanted to buy stuff bigger as she gained.

I have a busy work day ahead - but no need to cook as there are plenty of leftovers :happy: I think that is one of the joys of company is a couple of days of great meals it makes all the work ahead stretch to more days.

Happy Friday!
Kim in sunny N. California

Cherish that time with your mom Cynthia (as I'm sure you already are). As much as our mom's and grandma's can be crazy PIA's (more so as they age) I'm sure most would take it for a little time back.
xo-Gloria in dreary *kitten* Metro Detroit

You said it right! Sometimes she drives me crazy, and about 15 years ago there was a period when we just didn't have much contact. I'm glad it's better now. Sometimes I really miss her, living far away as I do. Would love to just drop in, chat, maybe go to Kohl's :bigsmile: , fix something in the house, that kind of thing. Well, you know what I mean.

Thanks everybody for the congratulations (weight loss) and for the concern about my cat, Charlie (about 18 yo). He was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in January; was meowing for food all the time, had lost a lot of weight etc. Thyroid medication helped, but I noticed the last week or so that he wasn't eating well at all (that's the other end of the spectrum). So he has kidney problems as well. Wondering how this will all work out. Suddenly I feel guilty for giving more attention to my dog since I've had the dog (or at least it feels that way).

On the plus side, I went to the gym and busted my you-know-what for the third time this week. Which means I can pretty much eat whatever the h*** I want this evening. :bigsmile:

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Back again.

While I was working out and working I was remembering some of the things I forgot to say earlier:

milagros00, while I came as close as a momma can come to losing her child (when Aaron was 17 mos), I can't even imagine how I could get up and go on if I actually did. SO smart to keep your goals small and simple. One at a time, one step at a time. Walking might be a good first step. Find a place where you feel comfortable and peaceful, bring your music. Have a mall or an indoor back up plan so you don't get mad at yourself for failing if the weather is bad. Do you belong to a grief support group? Do you have a Gilda's Club near you? Talking with others who DO understand may just help you get thought the days a little easier.

Not sure how to choose my words but it makes me sad to hear that anyone would feel ashamed to show their picture...while I totally understand the feeling. I got upset the other day at my step father for putting a "fat" picture on his cell phone. To make it worse it was a picture someone took at my mom's funeral luncheon so the dark circles, bags.....

Point is, and I know I'm preaching to the choir, that the love and self confidence from within is 99% of the battle. I think if we battle the inner demons that make many of us reach for the food in the first place, there will be much greater success in changing the "coping" habits. No one is here to judge and it's always better to put a face with the words. :flowerforyou:

Dianna, is that "Harrison" as in up north or down the road in Harrison Twp?

drkatiebug, I was very touched by your victory. There are some jobs/professions that are "callings" and it's stories like that are what makes it all worth it.

Congrats to all who had victories in April and wishes of strength and perseverance to all in achieving your daily, weekly and monthly goals.

Cynthia, my grandma used to call me every day with some reason for me to go there. She couldn't hear and I spent all my time yelling and repeating. She drove me up the wall but when the phone stopped ringing I was heartbroken.

Kim, as we recently chatted about mothers, not all memories are happy, warm and fuzzy but thankfully, enough were. It's going to put the "sick and dying" memories behind the good ones but like with everything, one day at a time.....

Despite feeling like poo, I did my workout, finished my orders and everything is packed up and ready to ship. Think I'm gong to rest a bit before I have to get my boy from school.

xo-Gloria in Metro Detroit

Spent the morning with Gwen........she had a cardiac stress test which tied up a considerable amount of time, then her errands, back to her house, filled her pills for the week and got low ones refills ordered.........she's still not quite right, snippy with the medical staff, defensive, argumentative today. Made sure she knows I won't be avail.; maybe that's the problem?? Who knows?Had a long call from the gardener yesterday about her being unhappy with his work; poor guy!

Anyway, I really, really need to pack for the trip so I scanned the posts quickly and will only have a bit of time to write any more. No computer in NC. but I promise to eat well and exercise!

Drkatiebug................MAJOR, major congratulations on your success with those students.........take a bow!!!!

tere..........As they say on the game show: Come on down!!! LOL!! We can hit the outlets while those crazy women are running 3 hours!

Margaret.........I'm glad you enjoyed your music event. My other possibility for this weekend was to go see Josh Bell in concert; he's wonderful and was my DD's idol when she was in middle school.

Michele.......I had extra onions on the quarter pounder............I guess it tasted OK, we were in such a mad rush trying to beat the storms that I think I inhaled it.

jane............HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I'm sure that the adorable Violet will take a raincheck.........makes me smile everytime I see that pic of her holding her hair!!

Bye, everyone, hope your weekends are wonderful!
"See" you next week.
yanniejannie