WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014

Good morning!

Meg - Thanks for the explanation about Nikita's feeding schedule. I can sympathize with the oh so sore nipples. No one taught me how to get my daughter latched on properly and that was making everything worse with the pain. Eager to know if she has gained weight by the time she gets to the doctor today.

I had a bit of relapse last night. I emotionally ate with some jelly beans. I caught myself, logged the calories, and started over right then. I *think* the scale was down about 1/2 lb this morning, but I won't record anything just yet.

My male best friend is losing weight, as well. However, he is NOT doing it in any kind of healthy manner. I'm really worried about the long term effect on his health, but he is a grown up and has to do it his way. He did offer a challenge last night. I sort of took him up on it, but told him that I will continue to do it my way by making it a lifetime change and, because he's male, it's not fair to even think I can lose weight as quickly as he can.

I have my food all planned out for the day with a buffer in place for a treat/screw up later. I cooked a Boston Butt roast over the weekend and am looking forward to eating that with my veggies this week. I hope to roast some butternut squash but haven't gotten the gumption to peel it yet. I also have an acorn squash recipe that is sort of like squash fries. The squash is thinly sliced, drizzled with olive oil and seasoning, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, then baked. I might actually get that one done to go with dinner tonight. I figure I can slice up just what I need and then use the rest of the squash for something else.

Alison - To some degree, your hubby sounds like my ex. If it wasn't going to make money then God forbid I should do something that would take my attention away from him! There is a spirit of cooperation that is required to keep a marriage together, but there is also the requirement to let each person find a way to be fulfilled in his/her own way.

I can't remember the other things I was going to say, so I guess I'm off to get work done. Have a great day, everyone!

Carol in beautiful NC

love it Rita lol
im feeling very forlorn today.. just feel so bad that someone that you love so very much can make me feel so selfish, really? I am trying to better myself and help people at the end of there lives and ,because it isnt all about him, It isnt supposed to happen..
well, I will keep trucking along and do what I think I should do,and take everything a day at time..

Good evening everyone! :flowerforyou:

Donna - my husband, who is allergic to anything New Age, has found this book, with its accompanying CD, a great help. Ordered from Amazon.

- Mindfulness - a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world.
- by Mark Williams and Danny Penman

He does it every evening before dinner for about 15 mins by listening to one of the exercises on the CD.

Carol - I find peeling butternut squash a doddle with a sharp, y shaped peeler. I've just done it in fact for our squash, lamb and fresh peas curry tonight.

Had a good afternoon todsy, though my back is aching again. I will ring for results of the lab tests tomorrow, just to rule out kidneys. Mobility is good. :ohwell:
We went and ordered the wallpaper and bought the emulsion and some silk for the fitted wardrobes.
Then we went and chose carpet and have a fitter coming to measure on Thursday. We got it on offer.
Then we went to the garden centre and bought yellow and purple pansies for our large pot.
Then we went grocery shopping.
Then I cooked the curry. There will be plenty for me to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. :bigsmile:
This morning I emailed the solicitor about my legacy and rang a company to estimate for a blind for the bedroom. They are coming to measure up on Saturday. :bigsmile:
I also texted my DSIL with my choices for the anniversary dinner they are hosting in an Italian restaurant. 3 courses. :ohwell: I have to go on my own, 2 changes of train, because DH is at football. On the 29th. It will be lovely to see my family and DH doesn't really relish their company, so I'm better off going on my own. I will wear my new LBD. :bigsmile:

Weight holding steady. I'm still eating to lose, although I am at target. I reckon it balances out then with occasional days when I go over. Friday we are out for poshish lunch with DB and DSIL. I won't go mad, but I will enjoy myself. I like a spoonful of someone else's dessert. How annoying am I? ? ? :laugh:
Nice to have accomplished a lot today. I just am feeling a bit short of personal money and I don't like DH having to shoulder all the burden. I should have a tax rebate soonish and hope I can get hold of at least some of the legacy. :ohwell:
Had a scare today when the holiday company said they hadn't received the large amount of money I had tranfered to them last week. We checked and rechecked the bank codes and then rang them up. They had just not spotted it! ! ! ! :grumble: Moment of panic on our part! :laugh:

Love to all. Heather in showery Hampshire UK

Kim: I did find the AARP bulletin online and it was illuminating! :bigsmile: Thank you so much for talking about it! I’m tracking sleep now, and have made the decision to leave the room and sleep elsewhere when DH’s snoring disrupts my rest. After only three nights of decent sleep, I’m feeling much better. I can’t say enough about how helpful this is for me. :flowerforyou:

Maryann: I applaud you for exercising regularly even though you can’t stand up to do it at this time. You’re so wise to do what you can to stay strong. I have never heard of a physiatrist before, but they seem to have an important role in healing from injuries. I hope you get good relief. :flowerforyou:

CindyM: I applaud you for doing what you can to stay active in the winter. I have suffered from day-length depression for most of my adult life, and I live near the 45th parallel. You are so much farther north, it must be even more challenging for you. A calcium/D3 supplement, daylight temperature light bulbs everywhere in my house, and exercise helps me get through the dark days. Good luck. :flowerforyou:

Meg: I’m glad to hear that your daughter’s doctor is helping her deal with the difficulties of nursing. They have an excellent plan. Give Tanya a hug and let her know this is hard for many new moms.

Alison: I hope your upcoming trip to Florida gives you the break and rest that you need. Your DH is not the only person who sees life from a ‘me first’ viewpoint. I suppose it bubbles up for all of us occasionally. It seems to me that men are more likely to expect to be served constantly. It is long past time for you to have a turn. :flowerforyou:

Njitaliana: You’re in my thoughts. I hope you get this sorted out. It sounds as though it will take time. :flowerforyou:

TrishhasTime: Where are you from? :flowerforyou:

Michele: My mom crocheted baby blankets for my two children when they were babies, and DD lost one of them while using it for DGD on a shopping trip. I decided to crochet one like it to replace it. It was a struggle for many reasons. The blankets Mom made were kits from a company that no longer exists, but I did find information online and a pattern. Understanding the directions was another obstacle. I found help, and made a lovely afghan for DD to replace the lost baby blanket. In the process, I found out how much work my mom had put into her gifts and felt close to her. I also gave myself trigger finger. I “cured” the trigger finger with a heavyweight rubber band exercises, and bought adaptive tools that make the shaft of the crochet hooks big enough to prevent the tight grip that caused the trigger finger in the first place. I also knit, and now have square needles that help with the grip issue there, too. On another topic I love butternut squash but am not fond of spaghetti squash. How do you use them together? :flowerforyou:

Barb from S LA: DH is also diabetic and the nurse practitioner he sees at his diabetic specialist's office taught us about the glycemic index about a year and a half ago. White rice converts almost immediately to sugar in the digestive system. We looked up the glycemic index on the net and found long lists of foods and values. Knowing about this has really been helpful & has made a huge difference in our cooking and his health. :flowerforyou:

Joyce: We have enjoyed wii bowling right in our living room. Maybe you & Charlie would like it. A person can bowl while sitting on the couch in front of the TV and it is good upper body exercise without a heavy ball to deal with. DH also has MS and he was able to enjoy wii bowling when things were at their worst. :flowerforyou:

Terri: Welcome back. I hope your family responsibilities do not overwhelm your life and make it difficult to take care of yourself along with others. Good self-care is essential; it is not selfish. :flowerforyou:

MN Margaret: Snow! We haven’t even had frost yet. I hope you stay safe and are able to enjoy it. :flowerforyou:

Diana in IN: DH has sodium issues because of high blood pressure problems. I found a taco-seasoning recipe on line that has no sodium and is very tasty. Of course there is sodium is some of the other foods that make up a taco, but the reduction from the salt free seasoning mix is noticeable. We also found a salt free spaghetti-seasoning recipe. :flowerforyou:

Carol in NC: You are correct that most men can lose weight faster than we can. I’m not sure how to make a competition fair except this one idea. Each of you set appropriate calorie goals for the week, and the weekly winner is the one who stays closest to their goal. :flowerforyou:

Rita: This is a busy group and I love hearing from you. It isn’t necessary to reply to everyone. I love your alien. :flowerforyou:

Donna in W. WA: I love your goals. They’re positive and motivating. :flowerforyou:

Heather: Can you post a picture of your butternut squash peeler, or a link to it online? I love butternut squash, but have been avoiding it because it is so difficult to work with, starting with the tough “rind.” :grumble: I’m glad your holiday deposit has been found. :flowerforyou:



Kim, Thank you again for the information from the AARP bulletin. Even DH read it and took notice. I’ve been tracking my sleep and have had two wonderful night’s rest. Last night DH came to bed snoring like a bear, and I moved to another room. So night number three had some negativity attached to it, but I still managed 8 hours of decent sleep. I am feeling better, and sharper.

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.

I had never made butternut squash before this weekend but decided to roast one on Saturday. Looked online for an easy way to peel and used the suggestion to pierce the squash with your fork in multiple places and then microwave for one minute. Let cool for one minute and then peel with a vegetable peeler. I thought it was very easy.

I am looking forward to trying the pumpkin black bean chili. DS loves anything pumpkin so far, so I'll be eager to see how he feels about something healthy. I was able to find some Luna and protein bars on clearance at Walmart, so we'll see if he likes any of them before I invest in an entire box.

Today I did my "work weight" on that scale at work, and lost 3 pounds toward the 20 for the contest. So, my co-workers gave me a whoop whoop! That felt good.

This morning I was late for work because of the dentist, so I worked through lunch. I hope to have enough time and energy to ride the bike in Fitness before I head for home.

My DH also does not understand charity or volunteering. Luckily, he is enough of a believer in "live and let live" that he lets me do my own thing, even though he won't support it. It's a slippery slope, and I just keep trying to drag us back together, hopefully before we get too far apart.

Prayers all around ! ! !

I'm new to MFP, just joined this weekend. I've downloaded the App to my mobile and adding foods/intake to the Diary is sooooo much easier than the old days of WW and keeping a written journal. I actually look forward to entering into the Diary. I haven't counted calories in a while, tried the low-carb, low-fat, South beach, atkins, you name it, all to no avail. I did lose weight with low-carb, but couldn't sustain it. Yep, gained it all back plus some. So now, I'm 55 and I have a long road ahead of me. I have 17 10-lb goals. Broken down in 10-lb increments make the smaller goals look attainable and then I only have 17 of them to do. I work full-time (9 hour day), plus a 3 hour commute. I haven't kept up my exercise, but I'll get back to that shortly. I can manage 20-30 minutes a day in cardio (exercise bike/elliptical), I just need to make myself do it.

I just had both knees replaced last year and they are fabulous!!!! So, now that I can walk without pain, I need to add more of that to my day as well.

I look forward to meeting all of you and getting even more inspiration than what I've already found here. You gals are tremendous!!

Liana

Happy mon!!!
hugs jane

Tuesday morning, pension and shopping day here.
As well as Rememberance Day.
Well my scales say I have LOST 1 pound since yesterday. I knew I would put on some weigh and lose inches as I trained all last week, week 1 of Jeannette's 6 week challenge. Doctor said NO running until New Year so did Wii Gold's boxing instead. I LOVE to box and kick-box. Today it is her Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt as well as 1 hour walk.
No bacon left so having Jeannette's buckwheat pancakes with fruit.
It was really VERY windy yesterday but refused NOT to walk, I was shivering in my shorts and T-shirt and glad to get home. Nice to scale being NICE again
OK need to check bank now.
Lesley in Tasmania

Alison – I am so sorry you are getting the silent treatment, maybe you should turn the tables and not fix his lunch/dinner – we will continue to talk with you!!! You are doing great things and he is acting like he needs to go back to Kindergarten and learn some lessons over.

Donna – we are all a team, helping each other as we can… I like the walk outside goal! I walk outside every day about 1 hour ==but my motivator has 4 legs and fur!!!

Heather - what a busy day! You’ll be the hit of the event in your LBD! So glad that the holiday company found your deposit!!

Katla – I got laughed at when I joined AARP at 50 but 6 years later am still enjoying the good information and occasional discount… I really feel like it has been a good investment.

Sally – great pictures your pup is beautiful!!

Liana – welcome!

Joyce – I am sorry to hear of Charlie’s remote anger issues…..

I have a girl friend that LOVES to organize things, well with my love of cooking I have a huge spice/herb collection and she has decided that my "stuff it in the cupboard" system was not ok so she bought some cupboard organizers and is working on my spices... I love it!! but do find it a bit funny to have someone else organizing my stuff.



November Goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday

Kim from N. California

well back from work, and the old boy is ignoring me, which is fine.. ill keep on doing what I think I should do, and live with it...
I am an emotional eater, and this is doing a number but I am trying.. it is like your sailing a long in a sailboat then, all of a sudden there is no wind in your sails...
going to get in my jammies and then go to bed...

Good Evening Friends,
Newcomers. Glad to see others are finding us. We missed you.



Sally W you look great in the picture. Your collie is a beauty too.

Katla I agree about the SNOW! So far it is only three inches. Two more tonight, so not as bad as they predicated. Unfortunately it is the heavy wet kind that makes everything icy. It took fifteen minutes to chip out my car after work.

Donna when I had a very stressful job I used the book Meditation as Medicine by Dharma Singh Khalsa. He does order his meditation by chakras and some of them are long. You can get it at the library and see if any of his meditations work for you. He also breaks down his meditations by conditions people have and makes suggestions which meditations to try. He also offers chants you can try. I admit when I do his meditations I find a quiet secluded spot.

for all the friends reaching their health goals.

2014 word:contentment

MNMargaret

Today working on keeping a positive attitude and getting extra Vit D3 to combat the early winter.

Behaving with my food today. DH and DS stopped at Subway, so I'm having a salad and added my own dressing. I also stayed late at work to ride the bike 15 minutes before leaving for home.

DS was selected for the Varsity Bowling Team, but he is not happy. There are 9 boys on Varsity, so he is worried that he won't get much play time. But if he makes the basketball team, none of this even matters, so I hope he keeps an upbeat attitude and continues to do his best.

Sometimes (ok, often) I think the men are just brain-damaged. When my DFIL was sick, I had to tell DH to visit. Same for going back to MN for the Memorial Bowling Tournament. He thought he could just skip it, but it's important for all the kids and grandkids to get together, at least so Grandma can see them for awhile. DH also thinks it's a big deal to run the dishwasher, yet wonders why the rest of the house is not spotless. He will just never understand, so sometimes I stop picking up after everybody, and he will finally say "ok, I get the point. Can you please start doing some housework again, and I won't be mean about it anymore". But, when my ex was the same, that theory did not work.

Hugs to all ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Did 1 segment of "10 Minute Solution Belly Buster" DVD, held my plank for 2 min 40 sec, then took the extremepump class. Tomorrow's plan is to do a 20-40-60 workout on the treadmill.

exercised, then stopped at the Salvation Army. I found 5 tops/sweaters that actually fit me! Then went to Aldi just for a handful of items, then home and on to bowling. Now home for dinner. We're probably not going to have mahjongg tonight, not sure if one gal wants to come over. If she does, we'll recruit Vince to play Mexican Train. I have a feeling that she won't. Update: she didn't -- no surprise there

Kim - wish you were closer, we watched episodes 1 to 4 of the next season yesterday. All's I can say is that Barrows is in fine form!

Barb - would brown rice in gumbo do the same to your blood sugar? That's honestly all I ever use in my gumbo. No, I'm anything BUT "artsy". Like with the xstitch, I'm OK as long as I follow the pattern and use the colors they tell you to use, but do it on my own? Comes out a big mess. Same with the ceramics thing -- I can follow a picture and use the colors, but don't ask me which colors would look nice someplace instead. Honestly, I think in some ways I'm addicted to exercise. And it has to be done in the morning or it doesn't get done. Just recently I was asked to count money at the church at 9 on Mondays. Well, that's the time of the extremepump class. Do you know I told them that I'd be glad to count the money, but I couldn't get there until around 10:30?

Joyce - then it's probably a good thing if Charlie doesn't bowl, the doc surely doesn't want him to get upset.

Sharon - what is crockinole?

Alison - you know, the silent treatment doesn't sound so bad to me

Terri - welcome

Carol - how do you peel your butternut squash? Do you use a vegetable peeler, how far down into the squash do you go?

Rita - Vince loves aliens, too. We have alien inflatables, he has a lava lamp with an alien in it, one of his vehicles is a Saturn so he got this decal of an alien with the plant Saturn in the background to put on his Outlook. Everywhere around here you'd see aliens

Donna - so glad you're feeling better. Exercise is a very powerful drug. Best of luck to you learning the meditation

katla - I don't "use" the spaghetti squash and butternut together, I have them as sides. What a moving experience you had crocheting! Loved reading about it. My grandmother was a fantastic crocheter. How I wish I'd learnerd from her when she wanted to teach me! but I was a "know it all teenager" who didn't want anything to do with that "old lady" stuff. Now I regret it. Wii bowling is an excellent suggestion for Joyce. I never thought of it!

Heather - I'd love to see what your butternut squash peeler looks like, too.

Sally - congrats (and to the dogs, too). What a gorgeous collie you have there

Liana - welcome! Sounds like you have a good plan

Terri - I agree with you, men sometimes just don't have a clue. The other day we had friends over, Vince knew they were coming. He heard the doorbell (he was downstairs). Do you think he'd come up and say hello? Not until I called him. Then he couldn't understand why he needed to come up. I had to tell him "out of courtesy"

Sylvia - I wish I had words of wisdom for you, but I don't. We're sure Loki bit Bonnie a while ago. I don't know what gets into animals who normally get along well.

Michele in NC

Hi all: Busy day today. I got called in to the hospital to work in the therapy pools because someone was sick. What a Monday! The pool lift broke and we had a patient who weighs about 400 lbs stuck in the pool. He was not upset at having to stay in the pool longer but I was really wondering what we were going to do if the maintenance guy and I could not fix it. However I remembered there was an extra part in the back room that came with the new lift and we were able to replace the damaged part and get the patient out. Then a guy came out of the locker room and told me there was water running down the wall. When I looked there was indeed water running down one wall, also water dripping from the ceiling and water in the light fixture. Yikes! Plumbing guys from maintenance took care of that problem thank goodness. Then found that one of the acid tanks was empty and the acid that was ordered last week still has not been delivered. It was a long day and I was glad to get home but have to go in again tomorrow as Jess is still sick. Hope things go more smoothly. The good thing about today is I got in more than 10,000 steps without even thinking about it and no time to eat.

Donna - You might try "The Full Catastrophe" by Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness and yoga meditation.
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Margaret - We have only a sprinkling of snow so far but the wind is awful.

Allison - Hang in there lady.

Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in SD