WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH

Hello Everyone!

:flowerforyou: Barbie I read all the time that you are cleansing. What exactly do you mean and how do you do it. What is the purpose of it?

Well I have news. You will notice that I do not say good or bad news. Because honestly I still can't figure out what it is. After my husband left my son and I, I was forced to sell our home during the time when prices started to fall. (We cleared $10,000) I then had to down size from my 3 bedroom home with den to a 1 bedroom apartment. My son and I have lived in this apartment for 2 1/2 years. He moved out and just when I thought I would have a bedroom again, my mom moved in with me. Now my mom hates the apartments we live in. I admit they are not the best but it was what I could "barely" afford and my neighbors were decent and at least I had a roof over my head. Mom wanted me to check out senior housing in the area and I found a very nice apartment complex that has 2 bedrooms, dishwasher, a pool, laundramat very close to me, will take both puppies, central air and will take us every Thursday to do our grocery shopping. Nice because I lost my car. All pluses for me. The down side is it is $90 more, we can only use my mom's credit because it is a senior apt, and if something should happen to her I would have to move out within 1 month. I will be 53 in May and the age minimum is 55. I honestly did not think we would get the apartment because my brother never paid my mothers medical bills and she has a ton of them. But strangely enough we passed and we were offered one of the nicer apartments (it's actually categorized as a cottage. The manager called me immediately when it opened because it was one of the bigger apartments and they go fast. I scored points with her because I shared my weight loss ideas with her and we had hit it off from the beginning.) The thing that has me worried is my mom is so flaky with her ups and downs and attitude. She has to start outpatient physical therapy now and when the in-home therapist showed up for her last day, she decided right then to give up trying unbeknownst to me. I had just stated her on a new bipolar medicine and thought her laziness and muscle weakness was due to the medication. She declined rapidly and even developed a bed sore. Our arguing worsened and she even threatened to tell the next physical therapist that I was beating her! (Which of course I wasn't) Then she watched a "Biggest Loser" episode and broke down crying and told me that she had stopped exercising and had given up and wasn't trying anymnore. I was furious. All I kept thinking was all the hard work she had done to get to the point of walking about 15 steps and everything I had done to help her and now she could barely walk 4 steps!!!:noway: Then the apartment thing opened ( we were on a waiting list) and I am just wondering if this will work because if she pulls this again and ends up in the hospital or nursing home permanently, I will be homeless. At least right now I have a roof over my head. My credit since the divorce happened is bad. I would never be able to get into a new apartment right now. Mom promises that she won't do that and has apologized like she always does, but I know her. It's been a battle since she's been here. The new apartment is wonderful, but it won't work if she doesn't pull her end of the deal. Can I trust her.....no. Hence the not good news or bad news. I have to make a decision by tomorrow. My head hurts just thinkning about it. I hope I make the right decision. The pool would be real nice to exercise in though.

Chicet

Good evening ladies,
It was a wonderful weekend and a wonderful day. We went to laf. on friday with emma, byron, and regan. did some shopping some swimming and then got up sat morn to go to jordan's bd party. headed home to go to DIL's moms 60th bd party. we then went to sears and hubby bought new weedeater with hedge trimmer attachement. you can also put on lots of other attachments that he will get later when needed. These get hidden from the kids. they tend to borrow and break or borrow and keep. so they are hidden in barn and a secret. SHHH this morning we got up late and then after heatlhy breakfast went outside and finished mowing lawn and cleaning up. beautiful cool and sunny. we then rested, showered and went out to eat with family. Heathers 29th bd tomorrow. I weigh in tomorrow and I really feel like it will be good one. Hope I am not dissapointed. I start the 3rd cycle tomorrow. will let you know how I do. I agree with barb and barbie about site. not going to worry about who googles me or not. I know there are people who know how to get all of my info and I just use all of the securtiy I can and dont worry about it. Have a good day ladies. Stay well.
vicki m

Hello all,

I can't believe the number of posts since the last time I checked in. Hopefully, everyone is doing OK. I continue to struggle with eating and time to exercise. Every time I think I can get a new routine going, life throws something else in my direction. Still I hope to be fully back on track this month.

Work wants me to up my hours. As hubby says, when they ask you just about have to do it. I can do 5 more hours a week easily, it's going back to full time that will be difficult. I will loose my wiggle room to take care of my kids and parents.

Since I am off this week I hope to be able to go back to the last time I posted here and catch up on what is going on with everyone.

Have a great Monday,

Jeannie

Goodmorning everyone:

Back to work today, the weather is supposed to get warmer this week.
We can only hope. It is cold today and we did have a little snow.

JEANNIE - Good luck with your extra hours at work, I like my part time job.
I have done full time for many many years it nice to have this break.

SUE- Good luck at the doc's office I have to see my doc this month too.
They usually like it when you lose weight and your status go down.

AMANDA - Hope you come back soon from your surgery so you can see your
grandkids. I don't have any yet, one daughter is 30 not married and we
will be moving her again April 1st to another apartment, after break up
with boyfriend from Ireland. Yea, literally brought him over last August.
Another daughter 28 just got married in November 2010. So I will
have to wait and be patient. :happy:


Have a great day everyone and keep on losing !!:bigsmile:

Hello Pretty Ladies,:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Today, my post is devoted to "trying" to address some of you. I am going back to page 10. Hopefully, that will include the majority. I read all the posts everyday.

Sally- I really hope your sinus infection is improving. :flowerforyou: If you are like the people I know who have had it, it's a slow recovery.
Antibiotics are good when you need them but they do affect weight loss.:noway:

Shirley - congrats on your weight loss!:flowerforyou: I love going to the hairdresser. It makes one feel fresh and new again.
A lady on another forum advised us to do lower cals one day and higher cals one day to "jog" our system...I am seeing some movement on the scale.
I hope the scales are kind to you today.:flowerforyou:
Mimi- I like your new pic. :flowerforyou: They are adorable. Good luck in getting the rest of what you're going to accoumplish! Imagine piling up 75 packages of butter, or bacon, or 1lb beef chubs :noway: and that is what you have lost already!

Svelte-It's good to see you posting and back home again. Happy March and Daylight Savings Time to you. I love the DLST and wished it would stay that way year round.
Your shrimp recipe made my mouth water....
Doobie-Hope you have been able to ride your bike.:flowerforyou: ..and What is Postmasters Relief?:huh:

Zuback- You can do it. :flowerforyou: The fact you come to this site and are honest is a great start!:drinker: :drinker:

Maxymom- Did your daughter have a good time...how did that go?:flowerforyou:

Marilyn-how is the back? are you still having snow?:noway:

Michelle- Good luck with your new cat...do cats eat chocolate?:laugh:

Robin- I hope your "fresh start" is going well.:flowerforyou: You do a lot of walking before you ever excercise. Wow!

Alice- I always am glad to see your posts. :happy: All of our hearts are with the people of Japan. It's horrible. I read today where a US Navy crew has radiation contamination. That is so scary. They were helping with the rescue.

Kathy - I go to youtube.com almost every day. :flowerforyou: Last night, I sang Karoke to some of the songs they offer in that category. I love Sarah Mclaughlin (I never spell her name right) :noway: I love oldies, jazz, almost any kind of music ...but rap.:laugh: :noway: .. I had Barry White and Lou Rawls on the other day..wow their voices!

Mary- I hope your Mom is okay, today. :flowerforyou: I bought eggplants and let them ruin..:noway: .I don't know why??? I like veggies so it isn't that. I have every intention of doing your recipe. So, if it wouldn't bother you, I may contact you directly to get your recipe.
ps--it was yours, right?

Michelle - I went to the Tech Forum and started a topic about it. I do know that Mike, (the boss) reads those because when I first came on here. I had a "little deal" and posted there. He answered it himself. I did talk with my son (a pc guru). He said anyone would have to get your user name and enter it to see. That would come from someone on this site. I just don't stay logged on all day the way I use to do. That takes care of it for now. The user name I picked I have never used anywhere but here. :flowerforyou: Hope this helps.

Faye- I hope you are enjoying every moment possible with your new grandbaby. Those are precious times.

Joy- Glad to see you back on here. I would think stretching before bedtime would help one to sleep better.:yawn: Maxine is a very funny lady! Thanks for posting her.

Barb will be looking for your new id. :flowerforyou: or not...love your posts!
Kathy and Barb I am going to look up those guys on Youtube...I've never heard of them...I don't think?..

Suez--congrats on getting off the weight!!! That is an accomplishment. I have got off the weight but seem to be stuck.
I hope you enjoyed your steak. I missed my chance for one yesterday. We have a grill outdoors, undercover, however, it's 45 degrees, raining and windy...no steak..today. Tell us about the DR.:flowerforyou:

Frogmama- I am glad you enjoyed the joke:happy: ...did you see the one about the old lady and the frog? :bigsmile: Hope hubby gets safely home.:flowerforyou:

Idi- Hope your weekend was nice too ~

Barbie ---You have the determination and spine of Iron Man.. .You wow us with determination. Thank you for starting this forum each month and showing us all, how it is done!:flowerforyou:

Viv- Don't apologize for not running, girl. You have made giant strides by beginning to run and then keeping it up!!! You are awesome!:flowerforyou:

smwert -:flowerforyou: enjoy your trip to Florida and your time with your mom. I'll be looking for your posts when you get back home.



Fab-febe- Welcome...good luck with your plan here!:flowerforyou:

Dee- I hope you enjoyed your book. Sneaky on the DH... My Dh eats what I eat. He never knows the difference.

Amanda- Enjoy those babies. ..aren't they such sunshine...even when no sun is out!:happy:

Auntiebk-:flowerforyou: I told one of the other ladies. Unless someone picks up your "handle" from MFP or you use the name often, chances are, no one will find you on the pc.

Chiclet--You know you have my support. :flowerforyou: I hope things go well for you and "what Barbie said."

Vickim- I hope your weigh-in goes good today.:flowerforyou:

Jeannie- I hope you have a good week off. I am glad things have calmed down some for you.:flowerforyou:

I am wondering about Linda in Behrain. I am wondering about Laura. Debiann, Kackie, and several others. I don't have a list in front of me or I would type your name. Just know you are missed when I don't see you on here. I am a people person. Once you have touched my life in some way...I think of you.:flowerforyou:

Ladies, please wish me luck I am starting a juice/liquid fast tomorrow that will last through Sat. I am hoping to have determination to see this through. My diary will not look normal to most of you for the next few days. I will track the calories..but don't really know how they will add up. I have not done one of these fasts since I joined last Sept.
ps...I am not editing this post...sorry.:noway:

wow...where is everyone?:noway:

Mary-so sorry.:flowerforyou: ..sometimes my memories are skewed.:noway:

:flowerforyou: \Michelle

I have to agree with Viv. It is being banned by more and more veternarians everyday due to it being considered inhumane and cruel. Cats use their claws for scenting and protection, not to mention they need to be able to scratch an itich if necessary. But this is especially a bad idea if the cats are indoor/outdoor cats. They will be unable to protect themselves.

If you insist on declawing them only do their front paws if absolutely necessary. This allows them to be able to scratch themselves if necessary. Declawing cats is right up there with cropping dogs ears and tails. It is extremely painful for them and unnatural. My vet absolutely refuses to do any of those procedures due to animal cruelty. Like Viv said reseach it a little more before making your decision.
I don't want to be ranting to you, but just consider doing a little research on it.

Oh I spoke with a Los Angeles County Social Worker today about whether they had any programs that helped or had volunteers that could help with bathing or respite care to relieve me and let me rest for a few hours. She was referred to me as one that would have the most options. When I explained to her that my mother mae too much money to be allowed on Medi-cal and could only be on Medicare which doesnt allow any help for me in taking care of my mom. She confirmed it and said "unfortunately you are stuck in the middle financially....she makes too much to be on Medi-cal, and too little to be able to hire help. Her advice go to a senior center and sign up for a repite care offered for 6 weeks, 1 day a week and when the program ends and if she hasn't improved enough consider putting her in a home and let Medi-cal take all of her money. At least she will get everything she needs and I won't have to take care of her anymore and Medi-cal will get all of her money and leave her with about $37 for the whole month to use. She said "that's really all that you can do" This sucks! It is totally unacceptable!!! What is wrong with the system????My mother worked her but off to get what little she has now and they just want her to fall between the cracks. Something is seriously wrong with our system!

Chiclet

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

good morning ladies,
Joy Happy Birthday to you. Today is also my brother's birthday. have a great day.. I will not comment on cats or delclawing because I no nothing of those things. Lynn the eggplant recipe was mine just in case you need it again. It is very good.
I had a tiny mishap last night. for some reason I ate one chocolate bliss and that lead to 2 more. that is really not that bad still under on caloreis but jsut made me want more. it is okay cause this morning I have no cravings. I am really having hard time with these allergies. If I take my zyrtec then all I want to do is sleep and if I do not take it I am sneezy, itchty and watery. there is something in the air and it needs to go away. dont really feel like doing much exercise either. I know it will pass but aggravating. slowing down my weight loss. I hope you all have a great day. will try to post later.
vicki M

Last night's Scottish dance class was a real workout, only one short break and did they really teach 6 dances? I was sweating and stinkin' :sick: at the end. . . but I felt great today :happy: until the news went on. :sad: Those poor Japanese :brokenheart: .

No time for the looong individual post, but in briefest:

Happy Birthday Joy!:flowerforyou:

Viv, Chiclet, Barb thank you for speaking up, it was my first reaction but I hesitated... :embarassed: cowardly me

Michelle how many cats will that make that you are rescuing now. 4? Maxymom is right on, there is a special place in heaven for you and your DH.

Robin, are you getting enough sleep? Maybe all the new job stress (so different from the unemployed stress :ohwell: ) is contributing. Keep on shakin it up.:drinker:

Amanda what are you coping strategies for the pre-op nerves? I'd be bouncing off the ceiling.:explode:

Mary, glad you got back into the swim :flowerforyou: before your Mom was hospitalized. It will help you keep up your strength.

Jeannie, sending calm strong thoughts your way.

Lynn thanks for all the chuckles, the step-counter-to-bed makes me howl :laugh: everytime I remember it.

Barbie, Couldn't help myself, Rodale got me to order Slim Calm Sexy :laugh: Yoga. It arrived yesterday, I'll let you know...

Hugs to all,

Hello ladies, beautiful day today, cleaned off the deck somewhat, just a path for buttons to go the back yard. Had a good walk downtown today felt good to get some fresh air.

Exercises are getting a tiny bit better, at least today I was able to finish the two sets of ten without a fail. Hope it will continue and I can get back to my gym, I miss it! Back to work in two weeks for a fuller time schedule on both jobs, oh woe is me, it has been so nice. But yes I will be glad to see a full paycheque again.

Hope all is well and well is all, I will be catching you tomorrow after work and exercises.

Marilyn

Amanda, God bless and protect you during your surgery, and your family, too. :flowerforyou:

:happy: And, there are so many wonderful ladies out there and I can't think of all your names once I've passed them, but good night all, and have a wonderful, regenerating sleep.:yawn: