WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014

Good morning ladies. It is a chilly morning here in Nebraska. I so wanted to stay in bed this morning. But am at work and have tomorrow off. Yesterday was another no so good food day. Felt like I was trying to fill am bottomless pit. But today is a new day and back up on the wagon. Thank you all for being here and your support and no judgement. Wanted to get to bed early lastnight as not alot of sleep the night before. Started watching the Nebraska football game and they were doing so bad I went to bed before halftime. I did see by the paper this morning they did get better so they did not lose by much.

Allison--Hope you had a good time at the fundraiser you attended last night.

Joyce--There is a program on the phone that will sync with the fitbit. DH put it on his for me when we were on vacation. So maybe she could check and see if her phone is one that will work.

Patty--Glad to hear your first class went so well. Knew you could do it. Hope they get your meds ajusted and you feel better soon.

Heather--I agree you a very lucky and so are we to be able to read and share your trips. I feel like I am there and I do not have to fly or spend the money.

Welcome Ava--hope to see you post often and get to know you. You sound like you are doing well.

Allison--glad to hear last evening went so well and raised a good amout. Yesterday was also my mom's 81 birthday. I tried calling her acouple times and I think she was with my sister. So will try again this evening when I get home. After work we have to go to a visitation as not able to attend the funeral tomorrow. So to get home before it gets to late.

yanniejannie--Gwen is so lucky to have you as a friend looking out for her.

Sylvia--Congrates on the walk all the way around the lake. You are doing so well.

Looks like the sun is trying to shine. So looking forward to a walk this evening. Have a great rest of today and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki gi ne

October Goals
1. Log everybite--Good & Bad
2. List 3 postives each day
3. Start work on 3 Christmas stockings for new grandbabies.
4. Drink more water
5. Live life in the present, There is nothing that can be done about the past

Patti, here is the direction website from Quest. I dhttp://questcommunity.com/cincinnati/directions/on't know what is is on that site. The site they bought is not finished yet and they are meeting somewhere else. They don't like to meet in traditional churchy type places. I think they bought an old auto dealership. I remember the first one was in a bowling alley.

Well it was so nice to see all the sweaters and fall colors in church this morning. And I was happy to wear one of my new outfits.

I have seen some one talking about posting a picture. I read in the news and announcements thread on the main page that they are working on posting pictures. Maybe then I can post some pictures. I love to post pictures of my girls and where we go

Looks like we have a few people going through some troubling times again. Just remember you have a huge family to talk/vent to.

Allison I worry that you don't take care of yourself enough. You are always taking care of other people so much, is there time for yourself?

Joyce, Indana

Good evening on a most perfect Autumn day! The weather here has been amazing this weekend. I am truly regretting my heel injury since it is keeping me from being outdoors as much as I would like.

I don't think I have the wherewithal to respond to anyone--my mind is too scattered. I did read and and think of each of you as I saw your news.

I had two different companies come out on Friday to give me estimates on repairing the crack in my house. The first guy estimated two new pilings at a cost of around $3500. The second guy estimated four new pilings, a total clean out of my crawlspace with new waterproofing, and installation of some sort of air cleaning system for a cost of around $7000. Needless to say, the second guy will never get my business. I don't respond well to scare tactics as a type of sales pitch! If I can find a buyer to make an offer with the contingency that I make the repair, I have someone who will loan me the money. Otherwise, I will have to walk. Both guys said that no bank would approve a loan on a house that had a structural defect like that. I have cancelled this month's mortgage payment and am calling an attorney on Monday to set up a consultation to be sure of the legal issues involved in walking away from the house.

I spent yesterday morning at the home of one our local Habitat for Humanity families helping guys from my church install a fence for their backyard. This young couple has SIX boys ages 4-14! I did some actual work on the fence as best I could while hobbling around. My main task was to try to make a personal connection with the family and I managed that by spending a good bit of time with the mom talking about raising boys, particularly boys with depression issues. It was fun AND it was important for me because it got me out of the house and involved with someone else's life instead of my own!

The boy child came home on the 2 p.m. train yesterday. He immediately went car shopping with his sister for about three hours. It was good to see them spend some time together. She found out that he has been sleeping outside in a hammock in the woods instead of in his dorm room! :noway: :noway: :noway: It seems that there are a number of students who enjoy sleeping outdoors and they have special hammocks that they attach to trees. He brought the hammock home and I tried it out. It was actually quite comfortable. On the other hand, it was like bringing home a newborn! He was up at midnight to take a shower, up at 3 a.m. to go sleep outside, and up at 6 a.m. to come back inside because it was too cold outside. I am a wee bit sleepy today! He's been more communicative this time around although he's still not talking much about his classes. He did say that his grades were good. He is spending the next two nights with his dad and will go back to school from there. He'll be home again for the last weekend in the month.

I've been pretty productive today once I made myself get going. After church, Andrew and I went to lunch (a full day's calories in one meal :sad: ) then came home and put his trail bike back in the trainer. I didn't know how so he showed me how to do it for myself. I rode for about 10 minutes, but preferred to spend that time with him instead of on the bike. After he left with his dad, I started some laundry (on third load now), figured out what I'm doing for a program for my ladies circle meeting on Tuesday, and wrote my paper for my literature class that is due today. (I'm a wonderful procrastinator!) My daughter said the content was good but she has emailed it back to me with some writing/grammatical changes suggested. I'll look at that as soon as I get through here. All in all, not a bad day! :happy: If I figure out some breakfasts and lunches for this week, I'll be incredibly pleased with myself!

Oh crap! I just looked at my calendar and my circle meeting is NEXT week. Oh well, I can either keep looking or go with what I'd already chosen...

I'm off to read the critique of my paper and then turn it in. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

Carol in spectacularly beautiful NC

a quick good evening
ran around crazy today, Joyce I guess I will rest sometime, but when DH is gone I take on a bit more as he isnt here to share the responsibilites.
like I said earlier, my DB and SIL are out on Nantucket and will be coming home I think tuesday, there is a caregiver up taking care of her mom,well Jean called saying that there blender wasnt working ,could I bring hers up with a bunch of bananas, which I did.
I got a call after grocery shopping and doing the lawn that they couldnt get a hold of them up at the house, our old neighbors stopped buy and asked me up for chinese food tonight with my other neighbor that is down from Boston.
anyway Sean wanted me to go check up at there house to see if the phone was off the hook, which it was so stopped there ,then down to George and Mary lous, for dinner, had a lovely time and just got home and took the dogs for a walk.. i never did make it up to my fathers for his birthday, got him some apple crisp donuts, and if I have time in the morning will make him some blueberry muffins for him and drop them off before work, and go see my DFIL. then to work until 5 , then home to feed and walk the dogs, then get up and do it all over again.
with the way the economy is going I wont be able to retire until I am 70 and even then there might not be any social security left:huh:

It's Monday morning in Melbourne, and a day I don't get any exercise :sad: I work 10 hours and don't have any energy to exercise when I get home.

Exermom: Peri-peri oil is olive oil with chilies and spices in it. Delicious, if you like spicy things.

My 21 year old daughter has now joined my gym, so we work out together. And as I take my blind son to the gym 2 to 3 times a week, it has become a real family affair. Fortunately there is a family discount at our local YMCA.

I decided to take the day off from food monitoring yesterday, as I had two functions to attend. But I made sure I had a hefty session at the gym that morning. It was nice having some champagne without thinking about logging it.

Looking forward to my sashimi lunch today!

Bump to find my place. I hope you enjoy your new computer, Barbie.:flowerforyou:

Carol, so sorry you are having such trouble with selling your house. At least you know now what a problem is and you can set a plan to fight it. So college life is making your son a little weird right now? It's all part of growing up, the independence of college life, experimenting with finding his own life. at least he has come back to the nest and basically the same kid. You sure have a lot on your plate. Take care

Joyce, Indiana

Hello, can I join this group please. I have only just found you and loved catching up with your stories. A bit about me. I live in the UK, up in the North of England with my gorgeous husband. I was 60 three months ago and have resolved to get myself leaner and fitter so that I can enjoy a long and healthy retirement. I want to lose around 60 pounds but am happy ???? (ish) to do this slowly. I have joined a gym and am getting there a couple of times a week. I have also started Zumba Gold and am really enjoying it. My downfall is overeating when I am tired, bored, stressed or there is temptation around. In fact when there is any excuse to.
My goals for October are to;
Get cardio exercise in 4 times a week, weeks start on Friday,
To log in to this group most days and post very honestly as I think this will help,
Plan in advance for dealing with tempting situations.

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a quick hidee ho to all,
logged breakfast and and lunch and snacks, taking the dogs for a walk and then off to pick up prescriptions,down to see DFIL and out to see my dad and give him some blueberry muffins if they ever freakin cook, they are brown on the top and still mushy on the inside:grumble:

My goal for the week is drink more water.
have 1/2 cup of edamame for snack(to increase fiber and potassium as reports show I am deficient)
hit the gym 3 times
eat thoughtfully when I dine out - 2 luncheon dates this week
Wish me luck, Nana

Heather - So glad you are home safely!! Your trip sounds magnificent! Will you be my tour guide if you come again?

Good Morning,

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Welcome newcomers:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: .

Beth interesting about magnesium and headaches. I know when someone comes in with a heartattack they will also give them magnesium. I try to take some at night to help with leg cramps. My doctor recommend a form that is more easily absorbed by your body. They are in capsule tablet form and hard for me to swallow. I am at work so I do not have the kind they are.

Carol sorry about the repairs needed for your home. Hope it does not cause too much of a delay. Selling your home is hard enough already.

Today I am learning about eating more nutrious plants. I am reading a book that discusses how our plants have evolved and how in making them less bitter we have lost some of the nutition along the way. She makes recommendations of what are good choices of the foods available to us. Next time I post I'll have the title.

2014 word: contentment

MN Margaret

Heather-so glad you got home safely. I enjoyed your tutorial of your NY
trip. I go every spring on a bus trip, no matter how often we go, we always
find new things to do.

Well today is 2 wks and 2 days since my surgery and I went for my first
walk, Turned out to be 70 min. I misjudged the distance, exhausted but
feel good physically and mentally.

Brenda from Md
Welcome new ladies, you'll feel welcome here, we are all friendly.

definately over 50 and love hearing from other women in any age group. You are never to old and we are working to get healthy. I did not run my first marathon till I was 60 so we can accomplish anything if we really want to.