WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014

My daughter fixed my computer!!!!!! She always goes out to supper on Sunday evenings and she could tell how frustrated I was with it so she said she would look at it. Previously she had told me that I needed to talk to my SIL who is in IT. I have sent emails to my daughter saying I needed him to help me and he has never called but if he helped me it would have to be him talking me through something. Michelle was able to just look at the computer and see things that needed to be deleted and wa-la it's fixed! So we ran a scan and it's all gone. It all started when I downloaded the browser Opera, it apparently came with 'extras' that really tried to ruin my computer. So I will not download that at all. But others that I know are using it with great reviews. She does so much for me and is so special. Meg, this is the daughter that was our problem child during high school and early college. I couldn't live without her now.

Joyce, Indiana

Good Morning Ladies!:flowerforyou:

It's 5:05 a.m. and I am awake and not able to go back to sleep for my extra hour!:yawn: So I thought I would spend some time with you.

I had a very busy weekend lots of cooking which is great because it means we can eat leftovers most of the week. I did cook lots of southern foods cream cheese cornbread, potato salad, deviled eggs, peas with pearl onions, and pound cake. I managed to keep my intake very moderate but did get really close to my calorie budget today. Food consciousness really helps me! A co-worker gave me some smoked pork sausage links brought back from NC. I was really excited as this was one of my favorite breakfast foods. One bite and I felt like grease was dripping from my chin. Storm was the recipient of the sausage!:happy:


I wanted to take the grandkids to the local farmer's market Saturday but couldn't get their parents on the phone to see if they were available - they had their ringers turned down too low to awaken them.:grumble: So I was left to piddle on my own!

The SO took care of the car repair and I was able to pick it up Friday evening which was great. Sometimes I really have extra love for him. Only one three day road trip was knocked out the budget. It didn't cost nearly as much as we originally thought.

We did get out to the country today to visit SO's dad and that was a lovely ride and visit.

HAPPY MONDAY everyone!:flowerforyou:

Tere

Good morning everyone, well, not so much, since Charlie just threw up the force feeding and I got into an argument with my guy who was lying in bed while I cleaned up vomit and cried at the kitchen table. He's normally very supportive, so he must not have heard all this somehow, but I just couldn't take it.
Hope others have a better day than this one has begun.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

morning ladies~
well had a cup of tea and slept until 5;30 am, we sorta hung around yesterday except a trip to see my DFIL and Lowes and Sams...
I have to get back into some type of routine..the pollen is wicked and I dont want to race walk and have my nose and eyes running while I do it.. will look for something on here to do.
will check in with you guys later tonight...

Good Morning All,

Back to work and fighting off the Monday morning blues. I am lucky I get 4 weeks vacation a year but I've already used 9 of the 20 and have to use a week when DD delivers so I'm really trying to not take any more vacation days until the second half of the year now. But I would have liked to call off today.
Had a good week-end, spent Friday night with daughter and grandkids, ate really well. Saturday I had mycycling and ab class, an afternoon meeting at the Y and then out dancing Saturday night. Yesterday I cleaned, I mowed, I grilled, did laundry and had my windows open all day. It was a good productive day!

Eileen San Diego, prayers for your Father. Congrats on the new baby.

Meg Omaha, I hope you are feeling better.

Joyce, Never say never. Maybe your daughter will figure out a way. I’ve realized you sacrifice a lot when you settle in your career, I’m struggling right now at almost 56 to find a way to change careers.

Cynthia, thought and prayers for you and your cat Charlie. Hang in there.

Cyclingbonnie, Wonderful pics.

Meg Omaha, Prayers with you and your family. I have two daughters, now ages 34 and 30 and there were times I wasn’t sure if I’d survive until they were adults, or if they would. They are both wonderful adults now but I wouldn’t have gotten through it all alone, vent all you want. It helps. Don’t give up on your daughters, and don’t blame yourself.
Heather, Hampshire UK, So glad you had a good time.

I am happy to report another two lbs. gone, I feel good that the scale is finally moving again. I have not however logged food all week-end and since this is part of my goal I am starting today and am really going to try. I grilled steak, veggies and chicken yesterday and bought fish to make fish taco's. I am going to work harder at making my food and staying away from processed junk.

Better get started working,
Wishing everyone a wonderful healthy day,
Patty, Cincinnati OH

To My Dear Friends......
:happy: Renny---You look super, good job!!

:happy: Barbie-- You look fantastic..what is a *Isagenix cleanser*?......::

smile: Milagros00--so sorry about your loss of your son ......:

happy: Dee....:happy: Grandmallie....:happy: Heather...:happy: Cynthia....:happy: Deb....:

:happy: Tere--Cream cheese cornbread sounds yummy!!....

:happy: Joyce--I depend on our son to fix our comp woes and netflex..he gets them fixed then as soon as he walks out that door..they crash again..:noway: :sad:

:happy: Carol.......:happy: Michele--You are a great friend to step in and help out at the get together!

:happy: Jane-- Have you had weakness before?..maybe you need to see a dr....take care!

:happy: Jannie-- I never would of dared to call my parents for help with a hang over either..:noway: :noway: .I would have happily suffered!!

:happy: Sue.....:happy: Sianll...:happy: Katla....:happy: Cindy

:happy: Heather..sounds like the get together with the ex and family went well..my DD and her X are still at the cat spitting... fur exploding stage!

I hope everyone had a great weekend...my DH is still working on getting closure with his DM's death..I tell him not to rush it..it takes time to get to that stage....we are heading to the Hospital to see a lady we know who just had surgery and is not doing well...then off to get a few groceries..in the rain...again... will chat later..

Take Care!!
Liz fr Halifax NS {Canada}

Tere~ I would have done the same thing, chuckle in the bathroom lol
My DH is getting into the swing of things, not eating great,but he is walking every day, that pedometer that I got him,has really payed off, he got up every morning while he was in Florida and walked, he uses the Map my walk app on his phone...
I on the other hand have been a slug and have to get my tushy in gear:huh:

:sad: Good morning! It's a beautiful summer day here. Hey! What happened to spring?

I'm so excited! Every year I get a flyer in the mail from the St. Croix River Valley Potters group who put on a studio tour every year on Mothers Day weekend. Every year for about the last 15 years, I tell hubby "oh, I wish I could go", but every year his classes run past that weekend, so we don't get to go. It had become kind of a running joke. Well, this year, he is taking me!!!! He only had one final scheduled then in one of his upper level classes and convinced the two students in the class to take the final early. I still didn't believe it was going to happen, but yesterday he told me to get the oil changed and make a reservation for the dogs at the kennel, because we are leaving on THURSDAY! Did I mention that I'm excited!?!?

Here's where we are going:
http://www.minnesotapotters.com/index_home.html

Terre- I love cream cheese cornbread! Or I used to anyway. Thanks for making me crave it again.:sad: Maybe your SO will start walking with you, now that the Wii has insulted him.

Philadelphia Pat - Welcome!!! I'm currently sitting on yet another plateau, too. I try to think of it as short term maintenance. No fun, but better than going the other direction. Come back often and let us get to know you better!

Patty - congrats on two more pounds! Way to go!

Have a great Monday everybody!

Sylvia

Macklo, pathpt and newbies: Welcome. There is a lot of support available here. You join simply by posting.:flowerforyou:

Michele: I am so sorry that you are convinced you won’t see your son again. I hope & pray things turn out better than that. It may take a long time, though.:flowerforyou: I find myself in a similar situation with my own DD. It isn't quite as difficult as the situation with your son, but it is still distressing and I do know how you feel. Congratulations on all your kindness to the friend whose party you attended, and also for the great personal discipline and food choices.:flowerforyou:

Carol in NC: What is the name of your rock star? He looks like a great guy. Handsome, too. I hope all the financial dealings for your son’s college tuition work out well.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: I’m so happy that your DD was able to fix your computer.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia: I hope your day improves.:flowerforyou:

Heather: I am so sorry that you had to take painkillers and didn’t sleep well. I suspect you are on the right track about the cause being not wearing your lymphodema arm sleeve. It was important for you to look your best when you encountered your ex. It sounds like that went much better than you expected. :bigsmile: I hope the pain goes away quickly. :flowerforyou: I’ve heard the term “Bank Holiday” dozens of times, but I don’t actually understand. Are these national holidays, or days that the banks are closed, both or????:huh:

Liz from Halifax: Thanks for the glittering bouquet.:flowerforyou:

Tere: I’m enjoying your good laugh in the bathroom. :laugh: I hope your SO is inspired to join you in getting healthy.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Congratulations on your upcoming pottery studio tour! Your DH is a sweetie to find a way to take you.:flowerforyou:

Philadelphia Pat: I’ll echo what Sylvia said about plateaus. They’re part of the process and I had my share on the way to my goal. I’m finding maintenance quite a challenge. If I don’t keep up the good behavior I’ll end up packing on the pounds and be back where I started. This group is still very important to me and I expect to be here regularly for the foreseeable future. Welcome. :flowerforyou:



I had a distressing call from DD yesterday. She is considering quitting her very good ”Career Path job” to move to the Chicago area where her DH wants to get a union carpentry job and live near his parents. He hasn’t gotten the job or joined the union at this point. DD wants to be a stay at home mom, but he’s been fired from or quit every job he’s had during their marriage. I’m worried for her, and feeling sorry for myself. It is hard enough to see her in CO. We manage a couple of visits a year. I can’t imagine our driving to IL and DH won’t fly. So we’d get to see her and our grandchildren only when we buy them airplane tickets to visit us. Those who pray, please add this situation to your prayers. I’m praying he finds a decent job where they live now. I’d also appreciate helpful ideas to deal with my own sense of loss.

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



May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily.

Good morning all you great wonderful people.

Kids you have to love them no matter the age, no matter the problem it's called unconditional love. But boy can they play with your heart strings.

I'm fortunate I have three boys two grandkids and all live in my home town. Guess they were happy with there upbringing. They all have reasonable jobs. That they like. No lawyers or doctors only bachelors lol. But happy ones. They all have their own homes. And of late no one shows up for meals unless invited lol.

Can you see by my writing that I feel like I'm going to live. I feel great again today. Not a lot of push and go but at least some.

Wii smiled at me again this morning soon i'll have the gift I bought myself for seeing under 200 on again. Soon very soon.

See you lighter