WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

Up at 5 AM to take my dad for colonoscopy -- long day trying not to eat too much. He's fine. My arthritis is acting up, cold front coming in. It stinks being a barometer. I wish I could get some of the energy I saw in a three-year old at the hospital today, adorable little boy who must drive his mama crazy, he isn't still for a minute! It's hard to deal with the arthritis and other stressors and stay under my goal, and it helps to know you all know that too. Hope everyone is well or getting better. lovely 70 degrees in NNY today.:flowerforyou:

Did an hour DVD on the rebounder today. Tomorrow I'm planning to do Brooke Burke's Transform your Body DVD.

Not working very hard yesterday (changing things up, I usually exercise for an hour, only did 45 minutes yesterday. I usually workout harder, but didn't yesterday) really does work. I'm down (according to the Wii) a pound today. I need to break out of my rut of doing an hour all the time. Well...I guess it could be worse

Rori - lovely pic. I've always wanted to go to Alaska. Thank you for letting me live vicariously thru you

Joyce - you know, Vince and I were talking the other day. Lynette (you've heard me talk about her) is quite obese. Yet, when she's here, she doesn't eat a whole lot. From the size of her, I would expect someone who is constantly eating, but she doesn't. Admitted, her food choices aren't that great. Like we'll go out to dinner and she'll get mac & cheese for a side to take home. I can't help but wonder if she doesn't have more of a thyroid condition than anything else. Let me tell you, she doesn't walk -- she waddles. But she isn't a big eater. The next time she mentions to me "when I get thinner" (or something like that) I'm just going to ask her "have you ever seen an endocrinologist? When you're here, it's not that you eat a lot of food. Maybe it's something else" I'm not going to mention about the choices. Who knows? Maybe she doesn't eat a lot at my house because I try hard to have decent food. Did you get the vanilla or chocolate part of the cake?

mimi - every time I see your pic with Kim, it makes me smile knowing that you two were able to get together.

Cynthia - continued good thoughts for your dog

Laura - your tricks for not snacking don't sound at all weird to me. Whenever we'd be working outside, I always kept a small dish on the counter with carrots or grape tomatoes. I knew that if I didn't have them there, I would want to grab something quick that I could just put in my mouth -- like a cookie. Then I'd be mad at myself. So having those veggies sure helped.

Paatty - did your boss at the Y tell you why you probably couldn't teach the class at the other place and personal train? How would she know if you hadn't told her? Hey, I'd LOVE for you to come here and teach. You have no idea how many times I've asked for an aqua zumba class, it's not going to happen. I have no idea why, others want it, too. They have a lifeguard who can get certified (she's already certified to teach on land)

mjones - welcome. I totally get what you're saying about needing ladies your age. One of the reasons I'm not crazy about Jillian Michael's DVDs is because she always has younger people doing the DVD with her.

Sylvia - that's so funny about Bruno. We have sort-of the same thing here. Bonnie (who is about 6lbs) has Loki (who is about 15lbs) totally and completely intimidated. She just needs to look at him and he's off.

Carol - I'm sure you'll make the right decision . Go for making an offer with the contingency, it certainly can't hurt and very well might help

Heather - lovely pic. I'm sooooooo jealous

I made a banana bread for this lady who fixes my pants/clothes. She's such a nice lady. But I have a suspicion she won't be at the Y Friday as she has a cold, so I might very well just leave it in the freezer. Then I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for Jess since she'll be here this weekend. Update: just threw the banana bread out. I followed the recipe but it really needed to bake longer. A toothpick inserted came out clean, but the middle just wasn't cooked enough.

Joyce - I'm thinking that almost any dog is a therapy dog for someone with PTSD. And they are such a great help! When you get your blood work done, in addition to asking them to send your neurologist a copy, why not ask them to also send you a copy? This way, if they forget to send it to the neurologist, at least you have it and can let your neurologist take a copy

trulabfloyd - I hear ya about trying to socialize and not hurting someone's feelings by not trying what they made/brought. Most times I have a small bite of whatever it is. At least I can in all honestly say "your xxx was really good". I've also turned into someone who is just not so much into having desserts. Actually, at the Newcomers Christmas party last year my dessert consisted of sweet potatoes and carrots.....lol

Had the Newcomer general meeting today. I kept telling Vince that we should be leaving earlier, but did he listen to me???? NOOOOOO So when we got there the lady who was bringing snacks already had them out and set up, only I still had to get the table. There's one sign that fell down that I need to reprint out and have laminated. One of the members has ALS and this one gal got the "ice bucket challenge" together for it. I felt bad for her in that only one person on the board (the wife of the man who has ALS) took the challenge and three other members, that's all. But I think they did get lots of donations.

Made those cookies for Jessica, and, of course, had to have some of the dough. Now I feel so horrible. Why do I do things like this to myself?

Off to take a shower and then spend some time with Lance and shadow. Hopefully, cuddle with Lance and be able to give him his insulin.

Michele in NC

Did some reading this morning, had some things to say and forgot most at this point in a very LONG, stressful, rainy day that I'm ready to be done with.

I know one was how beautiful Heather's pic was. Love travelling vicariously

I think several of the newer posters were talking about how hard it is to lose at our age. A quick repeat from me: I couldn't lose a pound no matter what I tried for the 4+ years after my hysterectomy. I finally started on a higher protein, lower carb structured plan (I followed the Biggest Loser 6 Weeks to a Healthier You plan) and have lost 10 pounds in the last couple/few months....with less exercise than I was doing before.

Can't remember what else I had :ohwell:

Going to go pick up the Hay Day pipe for a few while I watch a little TV before bed. Need to be designing some new candle labels right now but I'm fried.

Oh, today is 6 months since my mom passed. Seems like yesterday, seems like a lifetime ago and seems unreal....all at the same time. :brokenheart: I will, however, not forget the support I received here through the end of her horrible illness and passing. Thanks again:flowerforyou:

Til tomorrow..

xo- Gloria in soggy Metro Detroit

Hello all.

Joyce ... glad your heart monitoring results were ok.

Meg ... saw pictures on our local news of your flooding... wow!

Michele... Lynette most likely eats when alone. I eat like a bird in social settings... but home alone... get out of my way!

Liz ... how scary your daughter would pass out from migraine, but glad to hear she grew out of it. I'm hoping things change soon for my son.

Today was not a good day ... one thing after another. But the thing that has me most disheartened is a series of texts I received today. One of my friends accidentally sent me a text intended for a mutual friend ... and it was a rant about me. Very hurtful actually. I'm hearing impaired ... just about deaf actually and getting worse this week for some reason. Anyways, the first "friend" was explaining to the other why she didn't want to invite me to a Bible study ... of all things ... because my hearing problems weren't fair to the others ... I wasn't committed enough ... only attending every once in awhile, etc., etc. Huh? How is my loss of hearing a problem to her?? Guess I can't respond appropriately to all the gossip. And all of YOU even get that my sons and their problems have been time consuming. Other comments were made through several texts that friend#1 had no idea were coming to me. Finally had enough and responded to both friends asking if they knew I was getting their messages? Oh ... you should have seen the scramble that followed! The second friend hadn't received anything so I forwarded the texts that were intended for her to her. The other friend is still trying to "explain" what she meant! I shared with my husband just to see if I am being too sensitive ... he agreed that friend#1 had been nasty. I will let her off the hook ... mainly because she's the mother of my son's best friend... but the whole thing saddens me. Sigh.

I was gifted with a bushel of tomatoes today ... so sauce making tomorrow!

G'night.
Beth

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Pat, it’s hard to believe that woman is 90. Wow. What a dancer. I couldn’t dance that well when I was 18!

Heather, you paint such engaging word pictures. I’ve enjoyed every minute of hearing about your vacation. Cornwall in the sunshine sounds beautiful.

Carol, I’m sending hugs. Even the suspicion of RA is daunting. My sister has it and has a great attitude about it, but I know she makes an extra effort. It sounds as though you are doing a good job of weighing the options when it comes to moving someplace new and selling the old place.

Sylvia, enjoyed the story about Bruno and the bunny. :happy: Dogs can be so funny. Years ago, my nephew’s Vizsla, Chester, would bark like mad whenever he saw himself in the mirror. Who the heck was that other dog??!!

Beth, your friend is not much of a friend. I hope she realizes just how bad her behavior was. First of all, it wasn't nice to say hurtful things. Second of all, it was regarding a Bible study!!!!! That's a classic. :laugh: I don't think I'd go out of my way to make her feel better. Honesty about how it felt might be very effective.

I had a similar situation a few years ago where I accidentally received a text talking about me that was meant for someone else. It still stings. But I know it said more about the sender than it did about me. Truly. We'll never be everybody's favorite. That's fair. (I might not like it, but it's fair, lol.) But, the least someone should do is to be honest and direct. I don't have a lot of time for people who aren't. Hmm. Come to think, I wouldn't WANT to be in a Bible study with someone so hypocritical. :noway: :laugh: :noway:

I finally got home today (finally!) to two new kitties. Their current home is our shared bathroom. I took Izzy (my 13 lb mini-poodle/yorkie mix) in there to meet them. She didn’t know what to do. She loves to chase cats (unfortunately, none has ever turned around to give her what-for, so she’s never learned not to). But, there was nowhere for them to run, therefore no opportunity for her to chase. I hope they get to be friends.

Food/eating have been going well. I got to Curves (gym) again – 3rd day in a row. I had to drag myself in there but then was glad I’d gone. I will be happy if (I hope it’s when!), working out is something I can’t wait to do instead of something I want to avoid.

It usually takes a couple of days of dragging around to adjust to being home. Maybe it’s the altitude change – home is a couple thousand feet higher. I never plan to and never want to go through this draggy transition period, but it always seems to happen. Maybe working out this morning before driving home will help. I had a nice healthy lunch too.

Sending good thoughts your way and, Carol, prayers for good news from the rheumatologist.

Mimi

Thursday and have seen my doctor. She prescribed 500mg Cephalexin 4 times a day for my spotty, itchy rash. I have to see her again next week with printouts of my daily foods and she will decide if I need to see diatician, she thinks not. She will see if my rash has improved. I have to shower and use olive oil on my skin and only walk 40 minutes with the dog every day until she sees my rash. Also told me to stop taking the protein shakes this next week too. Trying to keep between 1600 and 2000 calories a day
Argh only just started training again sob sob

I have found who my REAL friends are and those that think they can use me and I keep well away from them now

Lesley in Tasmania

Good morning everyone,

Alison: thinking of you going to the funeral.
Vicki: I hear you. I’m not myself at the moment either; haven’t been since getting back from vacation. Hard to get back on track.
Joyce: I’ve got the same “extra beats”; landed in the hospital for them a couple of months ago, but apparently they’re benign.
Gloria: isn’t it a strange feeling? Thinking of you.
Beth: annoying text situation. And besides the complaining itself; the complaints don’t seem grounded. Hope it doesn’t totally ruin your experience there.

Thanks to everybody for the good wishes for my dog; keep ’em coming! The vet took the drain out yesterday and checked him. Apparently he’s progressing OK. Of course I want him to be better YESTERDAY. Vision: he does see at some level; not sure how close he is to what he was before. (He has always had limited vision; long story.) The eye doctor says he can continue to improve now that the abscess is gone. The optic nerve has to heal. He can stop wearing the Cone of Shame tomorrow or the next day, if he doesn’t try to do too much with his eye area. He's not chewing hard food yet; I'm still giving him canned food "soup" with a bit of dry food mixed in (which he swallows whole). Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicine for another ten days.

Job situation is STILL unclear. Very frustrating that the plans aren't yet being shared with those involved; there are only a couple of months until the big change. I have an appointment next week with the HR person to see what rights I have (unemployment, retraining etc.) if I need them.

The mini-renovations are progressing. One of the 4 rooms we're fixing up has been painted and carpeted, so that's done. At the moment three windows are being replaced (one of which broke upon installation :huh: ). After that we'll continue with a second room. The kitchen has been fixed up a little too, with reasonably nice-looking laminate on the floor (I'm not really a fan of laminate floors) and a new cabinet with drawers.

So there's a, uh, "boat" load of stuff going on here. Having trouble getting a handle on the stress eating.

Hope everybody has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:

morning ladies~
I didnt get out of work until 6:15 and when I got to the wake the line was out the door...this is a pretty small town and everyone knows everyone.. so everybody shows up, it was great to see alot of the kids from our old neighborhood, Marc's mom was just thrilled to have me there which felt good.. I talked with his dad, and asked if he remembered me, I said you know Sean yes he remembered him, he said oohh Nancy lol I said same family but that was my mom I guess I look alot like my mom because I got that quite a few times
Marc was big into music and guitars,so he was creamated,there were his guitars there collages with lots of pictures, will have to get a better look this morning,because his daughter says i am in alot of them:noway:
Sean, Jean and I sent a beautiful basket that has plants in it that each of the family can take afterwards
I ate alright but went over my calories last night.. getting dressed and will try and get a walk in before coming home taking a shower and going to the funeral..

It's a new day!

Thanks for the comments about my friends ... valuable lesson learned there ... but I am not one to hold grudges, so will carry on. Seriously, I thought this kind of stuff ended in high school! Probably why I have never had a lot of female friendships.

DS#2 continues to be plagued with a migraine again today ... still home from school ... more calls to his neurologist... suspect he'll be on prednisone soon.

DS#1 is having difficulties securing responsible personal care aides ... so heading out to his place soon to get him up for the day and then off to work.

We're getting the rain today ... that's ok, need to do inside work later.

Have a great day!
Beth

Trulabfloyd: It seems to me that plateaus exist for everyone, and I’ve never been able to assign a reason for those I’ve experienced, other than my body is adjusting. It takes time to build a new lifestyle. Be patient with yourself while you’re making changes you can sustain.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: Maybe your friend Lynette is a big snacker at home, but eats little in front of witnesses. Or perhaps her eating is good and she simply needs to move more. If she wants to get healthy, I hope she’ll ask you for advice, because you are a star. Cat ownership? I always felt as though my cat thought she was the master and I was “staff.”:laugh:

Pat in OH: Thanks for your congratulations. The new DGS is doing well, and so are the other members of his family. I’m happy being home. I do wish it was easier to visit DD. Colorado is a LONG way from Oregon.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I’m with you on the cooking. I make food without salt and anybody who wants more is welcome to salt away. We have saltshakers on the table at every meal. I love today’s joke. The Sharks got em--:laugh: :laugh:

Beth: With friends like the mother of your DS’s best friend, you don’t need enemies. I think you did the right thing by responding to both friends and asking if they knew you were getting the messages. We haven’t belonged to a church in years, and it is NOT because we lack faith in God. We’ve had very negative social experiences within church groups.:grumble:

Barbie: I remain in awe of all that you manage to do each day.:flowerforyou:

Mimi: The altitude change between here (50 feet above sea level) & CO is daunting. When we drive the distance, we seem to adjust along the way. Flying there, I had three days of low energy at a time when I had lots to do. After I adjusted, I still had lots to do, but everything was easier.:flowerforyou:

Anne: 58 miles on a bike! You are amazing. I agree about embracing our age. Several of my near neighbors are the same age as me. We refer to ourselves as the 49ers.:flowerforyou:



Yoga today! Hooray! I’m not sure what other pleasures the day will bring, but I’m looking forward to finding out. 19 days to go before DH’s surgery. I’m planning to count it down. I hope all goes very well and he experiences a miracle.

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



September 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 three glasses of water daily, preferably more!