WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014

Good morning everyone!

Meg: glad the busy-ness is winding down. Don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Allison: how kind of you to notice the young couple’s problems.

Sue: Fauré is fantastic.

Beth: with you on the quick breads, muffins etc. I like banana bread, zucchini bread etc., but it’s discouraging to just be able to eat one *thin* slice.

Sylvia: Spot is having a great time!

Weight/eating still not going so well; on the other hand this was a particularly busy week and even with planning I tend to get frazzled and eat the wrong things.

Got some genealogy resources in the mail, though I don't think they will help me much. One thing was a dvd with archive material on it. After it was in the computer for a while it started to make noises; now it doesn't work at all (lots of noise and computer freezes). Does anyone have any ideas? I was thinking about mailing the people and asking whether they could send the pdf files directly, not on a dvd. I'd be paying again, probably (someone would have to take the time to send the files.

May have picked out curtain material for my office room. Slowly but surely we're getting down to the details. I will be glad when everything can be put somewhere it belongs (there are still piles of stuff all over the place.

It's about 50 degrees and sunny; not much wind.

Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Good morning!
Almost back to normal now. Still a little niggle, but managed my exercises! :bigsmile:

I had a slip up last night as I couldn't sleep after my nap in the day time so went in the spare room to read. Then I remembered that I hadn't put the guinea fowl carcase in the fridge so went downstairs to do that. Ooooppps! ! ! :ohwell: I'm afraid the rindy end of the parmesan ended up being taken upstairs to nibble in bed. I have logged 150 cals in today's diary. :embarassed:

Meg - I'm still hugging you. Hope you are keeping your sanity.

Yanniejannie - yes, he is the triathlon coach. With his depression meds he put on a lot of weight and felt even worse, so I am glad he is turning the corner at last. He is big built and took up weight lifting earlier this year before the depression struck. At his peak form he has an amazing triangle shape, but he does comfort eat and likes a beer. He tends to go in for expensive sports and loves the equipment as much as anything. He's been a champion sky diver, a serious cyclist and then weight lifter. Now a swordsman! ! ! As a child he was into fishing, bmx, county rugby. I'm just glad he didn't take up sailing or horse riding! ! !

Joyce - we have only just had a callback by our painter. It's been a while, to say the least. Part of me wishes he hadn't got back in touch as, like Cynthia, I hate all the mess renovations cause. And the hassle and work. I was sort of hoping we wouldn't have to do it before Christmas. :ohwell: I have always hated breaking the eggs to make the omelette. :laugh: Hate mess and confusion. Hate hard work.

Alison and the other diet strugglers - I am reading a book about thinking. What is very clear is that if we use up a lot of willpower in one area we have less left for self control in others. So, for example, if we spend a lot of time being nice to people who annoy us we are much more likely to give in to temptation. So, the answer is, no more Mrs nice girl! ! ! !
The thing to look at is where we are stuffing our real feelings down and using a great deal of willpower to keep doing the things we don't want to do. If we can, change that. (Easier said than done, but possible). The book did say though that it can work to act the way we want to feel. Perhaps that's why I nod and smile such a lot, which helps me feel better, but I do then need a break from social interaction to recharge my batteries and get back in touch with the real me. I love people, but I do tire quickly. It is important then not to reward myself with food or alcohol. A nap can work, or a lie down with an interesting book. A cup of tea is essential for this English woman. A magazine feels like a treat - sometimes I get one on my tablet.
I think we should try to find ways to minimize stress and unwanted duty, but if we can't then we can realise that we are especially vulnerable and plan a non food way to reward ourselves.

Sorry, that was a bit long, but I am reminding myself as much as anyone else! ! ! !

Love to all. My friend is dropping in the afternoon on her way home. Got to tidy up!

Heather in sunny Hampshire UK

Good morning!

Cloudy here, supposed to be sunny later, doing some shopping later with a friend for a dinner she's doing for volunteers at a phone-a-thon. DD off to the show barn job; I know she's only working part time at the three jobs, but I counted up the work days from her sched. and she's now worked 36 days in a row, most at two of the jobs. I say she needs a complete day off to recharge, but this is how overboard she just goes on stuff......from zero to 150 miles an hour; it concerns me.

jlisah.....MAJOR Thank-yous for your trail maintainer work; DD and I did part of the Appalachian Trail last summer in Pa near Harrisburg............hardly a hike, more like a short walk, but it was lovely! Also......fabulous loss!!

Sylvia......Thanks for the tip on Fiesta Citrus, will look for it.

Meg.......I also congratulate you for allowing reality to set in, maybe, just maybe, she will realize (even at this late date) that adoption is the best way to go. I might go as far as giving her a number to call for la leche or the hospital lactation consultant. I breastfed for almost 2 yrs. and the beginning was rough but I firmly believe that sticking with it was more than worth it. (((((hugs)))))) to you for all you've been through.

Beth.........Delicious cooking!!! I had one of the best pears of my life last week!!! Pear bread sounds wonderful!

Heather.......WOW!!! DS1 does sound like a superb athlete........all those sports!!! He's certainty found the right fit for a career. Congrats to him for all the talents he's developed and honors he's gained.

On contractors...........I had only one of three I called show up in two/three weeks since I've started taking bids for the 3 tree removals..........who are all these people who need paychecks and work???? Not even showing up for estimates or having the minimal courtesy to make a phone call does not say you need business.........or that you will be in any way reliable!!!!!!!

Michele.........I'm with you being amazed with that bowling score!!!

Carol.......How is your DD's dizziness?

Off to my steel cut oats and another cup of tea!!!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

NC Carol - I am signed-up for numerous Crochet eNewsletters. I look at the finished product, read the pattern, then create my own. I am confident you will find a nice pattern soon, because finding the right shade of blue should speak to a beautiful end product. I hope you post a picture when you are finished. I am working now on Christmas presents, then will start on stuff for Special Olympics, because a friend asked me to.

Michelle in NC - Yes, my son, and all the others on my DH side of the family are over-achievers in bowling. My high in life is 101, so when DS was 6y.o. I was told that I am no longer allowed to talk to him about his bowling while he's bowling. Actually, the kids his age are starting to pass him up in scores, so it's time for him to make the positive changes happen. He is the same with basketball and baseball. He also won't run sprints for the Track team, because he says "I know I'm the second fastest runner, so I have nothing to prove".

Meg - both DS and DD struggled to nurse at the beginning. I am very thankful that I had physical and emotional support, and they both eventually learned. Prayers coming your way!!!

Heather - Supporting an athlete is exhaustingly rewarding. Congrats on raising such a child. Getting them to adulthood is stressful. keep up the good work ! ! !

Today we are going to skip weight-lifting, because DS still has stiff muscles from all day outside (40 degrees) basketball. So, watch some of the bowling tournament, so DS can cheer on his friends, then some healthy grocery shopping together, so I can help him choose his snack for between school and try-outs or practice. I hope I can find some good prices on protein bars and/or jerky.

Terri in Milwaukee

Joyce: I’m sorry your contractor has been frustrating. I hope you get your laundry room dried out and whatever caused it to get wet resolved. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Woo Hoo! A compliment on how you look in your Speedo is an amazing NSV! :flowerforyou: I found my most recent suit at Lowes last March. It is a two-piece tankini that looks like one piece when worn, and I bought it so that I could use the “loo” without too much hassle. So far I’m satisfied with it even though the top feels something like a corset. I think they’re marketed so that people can fit the top half and the bottom half separately which is helpful, but you pay twice the price of a real tank suit. I hope you enjoy the lake. :flowerforyou:

Heather: Your son will really end up with strong shoulders if he stays with this new sport. Mine ache just thinking about it. Don’t be too hard on yourself about the parmesan rind. At least it wasn’t filled with sugar! Hugs to you and to your DH. :flowerforyou:

Lesley in Tasmania: I admire your athleticism. It sounds to me as though you’re doing a fabulous job working on your health. :flowerforyou:

Meg: I just went through the birth of DGS with my daughters family, and I’ll tell you that he lost weight the first week or more after birth despite being nursed frequently. It took time for DD’s milk to come in and she resorted to supplementary formula for a while. He’s put on quite a few pounds since then, and is thriving. Post Partum depression is a relatively common problem for women who have given birth. I didn’t experience it, and neither has DD. Perhaps you can find out how to help your DD through it. I wish you best luck. You’ve had a load of worry and stress lately. I hope you’re taking care of yourself. I have my father’s flag, too. I treasure it. :flowerforyou:

Sue in SD: Your life seems to be active and full of music these days. You’re a lucky woman! DH seems to be doing well enough despite the fall. He needs to get started with physical therapy but has been dragging his feet. In all fairness, it is hard to tend to matters like that with a houseful of relatives. No excuse this week! :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Spot has landed in an excellent place. I’ll bet he thinks he’s in heaven. I remember today’s joke from the past. I laughed at the joke and feel happy with the memory, too. I’ve got a hunch that your DH won’t forget his jacket on the next trip to the cabin. What a picture he must have been! :laugh:

Carol in NC: Congratulations on 7 days without a screw up! WTG! Sorry about your very bad, horrible bad dream. :flowerforyou:

Barb from South LA: Your daughter’s gumbo sounds great. White rice isn’t my favorite, either, and we’ve switched to brown for better nutrition and less sugar surge. According to the nutrition information I’ve seen, white rice turns to mostly sugar as your body digests it.
:flowerforyou:

Kim: We’re AARP members, too. I have an October/November magazine, and can’t find a stress article. I wonder whether I can find the bulletin online. I want to read the article you recommended to Alison. :flowerforyou:

Michele: I’m sorry Loki is having such a hard time with things. I’d love to see your blanket project. Have you tried blocking the one you’re unhappy with? :flowerforyou:

Janelle in NJ Highlands: I’ve done okay logging food using generic recipe values rather than entering every ingredient, although I’ve done that occasionally, too. I’ve put some of my own recipes through the MFP recipe calculator. It is quite a bit of work. Sometimes it is worth it. :flowerforyou:

Yanniejannie: Your daughter’s work schedule sounds exhausting. I hope she’s getting enough rest that she is not wearing herself out. On the plus side, the company of horses can be restorative. The physical effort combined with the stress of commuting and lack of down time is another matter. Good luck encouraging her to get some balance into her life. :flowerforyou:


I had a good night’s rest last night. That makes two in a row! Whooppee!! I think my two new goals are already helping me do a better job with my health.


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

November 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!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.

Janelle ... I won't use the generic recipes found in the database ... huge calorie fluctuations by the various submitters. But then, I can be obsessive about the calories. The MFP recipe builder works well ... I tend to use the older one not their newer one.

I'm looking at getting back with keeping track of calories. There was a hiking group I joined the previous summer and I have loved it. I went on several exiting trips in Jasper National Park. Loved the scenery. Exercising helped me get through last winter. I was doing well and got tired of recording my calories.

In September I had a mishap where I fractured three ribs. Had to stop hiking. I'm still feeling twinges when I cough. My mother was very ill and I was not as active while visiting her regularly. Wish I could say things worked out well, but I recently lost her. For the past week I have had an extra large English Toffee from Tim Horton's daily and have eaten McDonald's quite often. I haven't logged it not wanting to see how many calories I have consumed. I know it's an unbelievable amount though from my past experience.

My goals for November are to hike at least 3 times a week and continue to record my calories. Also to start drinking water again, logging it to ensure I drink enough. I hope to loose the 13 pounds I gained and another 20 on top. I'm considering joining a recreational club in my home town so that I can take up swimming. This might help me get through winter. Winter is pretty long in Alberta, sometimes it seems like half the year is winter.

CindyM

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HI gals. It’s a beautiful day here. Working on a test bank; figured out yesterday that I wrote the last version of it 4 years ago, so updates will be easy LOL. DD#1 seems to be allergic to her pain meds. Maybe that’s why she appeared so dazed yesterday…pain meds. She was only on ibuprofen at the hospital so I didn’t consider she might be on something stronger at home.

Alison: so sweet of you to offer to help your neighbors.

Sue: what a beautiful piece of music to get to enjoy

Jan: of course the tetanus shot and antibiotic were necessary. Tell DH we will all gang up on him if he doesn’t finish the meds! I think DD#1 has seen a lactation consultant or at least one came to see her at the hospital, but knowing her, she listened politely and that was it

Beth: we enjoy our wii too, usually only use it in the winter though. We even weigh our pets on it! I like the boxing!

Sylvia: I’ll remember that Fiesta Citrus seasoning! I know I missed this but who is Spot? Sounds like you have a new dog? Maybe an older one?

Njitaliana: I have missed getting to know you; why are you on non-standing status?

Carol: baby seems better today. They want her on a strict schedule supplemented with formula every three hours because she is latching on literally 24 hours straight. Unless Tanya pulls her off, she sucks constantly. Both her nipples are bleeding too from too much nursing. So they want her to nurse for 20 minutes, pull off and get formula to fill her up and get used to a routine. No one there has slept literally since they have been home for the nursing and the baby is still losing weight, so Tanya’s milk is probably still colostrum and doesn’t have much nutrition. The pediatrician said that once she gets filled up she will start nursing on her own 2 ½ - 3 hour schedule because that’s when she gets hungry. I talked to both of them this morning ( and his mother was there last night) and she says she thinks Nikita looks better today.

Barbie: sounds like Jake is out of town? It is fun having some quiet time isn’t it but I know you miss him!

Barb: thanks for the prayers and good wishes!

Kim: I read that same AARP article. I like their health related articles because they are accurate and written for the lay population in terms that are understandable.

Genealace: you were here before, weren’t you? I seem to remember you! G lad you are back

Michele: I have never gotten into Downtown Abbey but always say I am going to start watching it. Maybe I’ll have to look it up.

Jmkmomm: Does Charlie want to bowl still? He could use the platform thing that kids use; there’s a guy at our local alley with moderate PD and still bowls like that. He shows up with a bunch of grandkids, some in their teens, and they all use it! It looks like they have such fun!

Cynthia: we have lived here 8+ years and still have things not in their “right” place!

Heather: thanks for the continuous hug! Only you the gourmet chef would be eating parmesan rinds in bed instead of plain crackers!!! I’m sure DH will appreciate the hugs!

Janelle: I would love to see the trail one day…it’s on my bucket list. I had to be reminded by you how north it goes; I always picture it in the south

Terri: I can’t believe how expensive those protein bars are!

Katla: I’m thinking of putting the flag in a shadow box with my dad’s medals and the shell casings from the gun salute at the cemetery.

OK gals time to get to work. I need to do at least 2 chapters of the test bank, do my poor nails (2 have been broken all week!), and make the menu for the week starting Friday. Too bad there is no baseball on tonight to watch. Getting back on track tomorrow. We still have tons of leftovers from the funeral dinner that need to be eaten. So I’ll take my lumps in the weight division and just start fresh tomorrow. Take care all and thank you for all your support. You’ll never know how much it means to me. Meg from deceptively sunny Omaha…winter is coming!

im just sitting down and putting my feet up.. am I pooped...
brought over the mac and cheese and cherry bread,one less thing they have to worry about..
went to see DFIL, he seems a tad out of it, dont know if they have been upping his meds or he is just tired.. a few of his pictures fell down that I put up yesterday, will bring more command strips tomorrow and fix them...
DH had baked stuffed shrimp and bake potato for dinner, his lunch is all set, I was good had a small piece of fish and a sweet potato and having a glass of ice water.. inbetween all that we ran to Sam's Club and picked up a few things..
I am soooo tired.. do have the suitcase on my bed to start packing the things that we dont need here but will in florida.. I am counting the days... I cant wait.. I soooo need a break..
did skype with Taliah and boy does she have a long Christmas list....told her to write it down for me and send it so we can pick a couple of things to get her, because she has a BIG list lol