WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014
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Heather, you look fabulous in your new dress. Your current trip sounds perfect for you
Alison, stay in the moment....do the things you need to do and don't waste your energy fretting over what may or may not happen down the road.....don't cut yourself off from the sunlight of the spirit by worrying about the future.
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Good Morning,
Viv sending prayers. :flowerforyou:
Sharon depending on the situation when I am working with a child who is upset by the words of another child. I tell them do not let them have your power. I explain the other student trying to get you upset because it makes them feel good. (We know this is the wrong way to feel good about yourself) For whatever reason if a person senses they can get your upset they are bound to do it again unless you break the pattern. They will not do it.
It goes along with one of my favorite sayings "Just because you see the hook you do not need to bite." From experience much easier said than done.
Heather Stunning.
picture of you. Wonderful view from hotel.
Carol Happy Birthday!
MNMargaret
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Viv - Sorry for your tremendous loss. Prayers for you as you grieve. You are not alone.
Once a month my office declares "Ice Cream Day for Everyone" and today is that day. Using MFP I was able to adjust my meal plan and still take part in a 1/2 cup soft serve and stay under calories. Any other time I would have just chucked the whole day and said "well there goes today" or not had any at all and felt bad. I'm so thankful this helps me understand my options.
Doing my Thanksgiving shopping tonight. Looks like we will have 6-8 people. My boys will both be gone this year - so that is new. But Hubs and I made plans to decorate for Christmas after the guests leave.
Thankful,
Diana in Indiana0 -
For those who asked, here are my tricks for saving at the grocery store.
#1 shop alone and with a list (and never hungry). Sometimes I cut out the items from the sale flyer as if they are coupons, to help me stay focused.
#2 buy extra of items that don't spoil quickly, and only buy what will be consumed of items that could spoil before eating.
#3 spend a few minutes looking through all the sale flyers and coupons the day they arrive, make lists per store, then compare to the store's Websites. Many of the stores here also offer online coupons, so I can have a sale item with a paper coupon and an online coupon which saves me a lot more money.
#4 (is similar to #1) stop at a different store different evenings after work, so shopping feels like less of a chore.
#5 keep a running tab on a calculator, so if a coupon says "with minimum $30 purchase" I only spend a few pennies over $30. I will go back on a different day just to use multiple coupons, like the turkey this week - 49 cents per pound with seperate $30 purchase.
#6 watch expiration dates. Most of the stores here offer 50% off or better for items that will be expiring soon, but most of these items are still good another week or more after the date stamped. Wednesday, PigglyWiggly had yoplait greek yogurt for 25 cents each, so I bought all 17 containers.
#7 watch "Extreme Couponing" on TV when I can. I don't get as intense as those people, but it does give me great ideas.
#8 We also have numerous "ethnic" stores around here, so certain foods have some crazy-good prices, depending on the store. I would rather pay $1.69/pound for fajita meat with sliced peppers and onions already in it, then cut up my own chicken and peppers and onions. When it is that cheap, I get 3 or 4 2-pound packages, cook 1 and freeze the rest.
Also, Wyler's brand water enhancer is just as good from the Dollar store as Mio for almost $4 at the grocery store. a 4-pack of Muscle Milk is $4.00 at Big Lots, and $3 each bottle at the grocery store.
Sorry this got so long, but i hope it helps.
Weather is cold today, and we are expecting freezing rain tomorrow morning. Thank goodness DS bowling is only about 3 miles away. DH gets switched to third shift this weekend for his weekend work, so he can go along on Saturdays, but not on Sundays.
Hugs and Prayers all around ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
Good morning. I hope you are all doing great today.
I didn't sleep a lot last night. Mind was racing. This morning came too early. The kids were in a good mood this morning, so that was nice. They were laughing at me because I put my hoodie on over my purse strap and couldn't get the purse off without taking the hoodie back off. Glad I could make them laugh by just being my dumb self.
I forgot to turn the thermostat down in the studio last night, so it was going full blast this morning when I got here. Grrr! Wasted money for heating again! But the up side is that I don't have to shiver waiting for it to warm up now. I sprayed glaze on a bunch of pots yesterday, and have a few more to finish up this morning before I can load the kiln. I'm hoping to get it started by 10:00. It might happen, if I can quit surfing and chatting.
This Sunday afternoon we have a clay club meeting, so I will have to skip the grandma thing this week. The kids really look forward to Sunday afternoon with Grandma, so I'll have to find something else to do another day to make up for it. I'm considering roller skating...bad idea. Maybe bowling would be safer.
Hubby is feeling better this morning. Hopefully it was just a bug and it's gone now. He felt a lot better yesterday afternoon when a co-worker gave him some magic pills that made the fever and aches go away. It was ibuprofen. He never takes anything like that, so I was surprised. He must have been miserable to even consider it.
Well, I'm off to work in the mud. Have a great day!!!!!
Sylvia
(still thinking of Viv
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Heather, your LBD is stunning, and you are gorgeous. Please convey my condolences to Viv. I totally understand her need to stay away from the boards.
Allison, I am so sorry for your situation and your husband's attitude/behavior. If he is open to it at all, maybe some Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover or some other form of financial planning book/workshop might be helpful. Taking control of your financial situation is every bit as painful as taking control of your eating. If he is a nice person when financial peace is restored, then it will be worth it. If he is just a total jack***, then, well, I'm not going there. Please take care of yourself. Congrats on taking a stand.
Rita, does your DH need a supplement to Medicare? My DH has Medicare, which is deducted from his Social Security and a supplemental policy which is tacked on to my health insurance and deducted from my pension. We couldn't afford his pharmacy bills without the extra policy.
Moving slow today. Im still in my pjs and it is 10:20. Perhaps I will get dressed.0 -
Prayers and hugs Alison!
Staying on track so far..... Next week will be tough!
Not much to write today...
Rita from CT0 -
Good morning, everyone! Thanks for the birthday wishes! I've had very little sleep this week so I am definitely feeling my age.
Heather - You look marvelous in your dress! It seems to be so hard to find a "dressy" dress that actually has sleeves. My arms don't go out to see anyone but medical professionals! Beautiful view, too. My daughter and I want to visit England so very much. Thanks for letting us know about Viv. I'm never quite sure if it is a blessing or a curse when someone passes that quickly from cancer.
Katla - Thank you so much for sharing about your fifties. Your words nailed it!
Beth - Wow! I saw some pictures from the lake effect snow this morning and my imagination won't really stretch that far. Be careful!
Alison - Hang in there and don't let him bully you!
I am not going to eat everything in sight today, but I plan to indulge in a few things that I would not normally have. I'm certain I will be over calorie goal but, as long as it is ONLY one day, it will be fine.
My church is doing a new pictorial directory and my appointment is tonight. I'm getting a little bit better about having my picture taken, but I don't seem to have anything to wear! I'm going to take a quick trip to one of my favorite (non-thrift) stores this afternoon and see if I find anything. Otherwise, I guess I will reach blindly into the closet and see what I pull out. I've been more concerned about how things fit my body than how they look for my face (if that makes any sense) and I don't foresee full-body photos happening!
Off to do some work! Luckily, the grunt work is done for the week so I get to concentrate on writing a proposal for money to send me to a training conference next May in Dallas, TX.
Have a great day!
Carol in sunny but cold NC0 -
Good day yesterday, worked out with the "Iron Maidens", the ladies-only Olympic lifting group at the gym for two hours of fun, chatter, HIIT, and of course lots of deadlifts. I brought my dog with me and she waited in the car, then after the workout we headed straight off to agility class for 90 minutes of play-work. She was so happy, and when we got home boy oh boy did she lord it over the other dogs. lol Tonight is Friday night at the gym with the Iron Maidens but only for one hour. Tomorrow little Ms Princess dog and I go work on some field tracking (it's like Search and Rescue). I would like to us to to get our Tracking Dog (TD) title this winter.
And, it's RAINING. Yay! (that is a very big deal here in California)0 -
Hello Ladies.
I am glad it is Friday. I made it thru another work week. My heart breaks for Viv. It is all so quick that things can change. Barbie is right that it puts things in perspective.
think of you all and so glad that you are my friends.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
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Good afternoon ladies!
Home again. :bigsmile:
Thank you all for your very kind comments on my new dress. The best thing is it is very comfortable and hides my wrinkly arms! :laugh: I really love the necklace, which is very bling. The two items I bought with a 20% off voucher, so they were very reasonable.
Washing is in the machine as I am off on another jaunt on Sunday. Won't be wearing the dress though.
Alison - thinking of you. :flowerforyou:
My DSIL had left a plaintive message on our ansaphone. When DH rang her back he found out that her daughter-in-law had left the toddler behind in the Philippines as she had threatened and is now back in England. They are getting legal advice and the daughter-in-law could be arrested. DSIL wants to go out to the Philippines in January with her son to get the child back. There is no agreement between the Philippines and Britain, but I guess if there is a threat or actuality of arrest over here then the family might hand her over. This is the little girl I suspect is on the autism spectrum. What a horrible mess! DH'S sister is the sweetest person imaginable. She is now worried about the cost of all this as the builders have just this week started work on her house extension. Of course DH said he would help her out if she ran out of money.
The good news is that DH is getting himself together over his 70th birthday next October. He has already had lots of positive replies from friends and family so we should be quite a gathering! There are 13 bedrooms, some with twins and some with doubles and you can put in extra beds. Quite a squash, but great fun! We are trying to organise catering for the Saturday night, but it amazes me how slow the companies are being about getting back to us with menus etc. What a way to run a business!
Yesterday I didn't count calories, but today I have to get back to it. We had a huge Full English Breakfast at the hotel so were able to do without lunch. Omelette tonight. I can only count this mornings walking for my exercise so only have 200 to play with. A bit tight but doable. Don't want to let things slip right now as I have two more days ahead of socialising to navigate.
Love to all. Heather, back in showery Hampshire UK
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Good day yesterday, worked out with the "Iron Maidens", the ladies-only Olympic lifting group at the gym for two hours of fun, chatter, HIIT, and of course lots of deadlifts. I brought my dog with me and she waited in the car, then after the workout we headed straight off to agility class for 90 minutes of play-work. She was so happy, and when we got home boy oh boy did she lord it over the other dogs. lol Tonight is Friday night at the gym with the Iron Maidens but only for one hour. Tomorrow little Ms Princess dog and I go work on some field tracking (it's like Search and Rescue). I would like to us to to get our Tracking Dog (TD) title this winter.
And, it's RAINING. Yay! (that is a very big deal here in California)
Yay, it's raining in California…just wanted to tell you how jealous I am of your day…sounds like a blast. I lost my border collie 2 years ago and I still miss him terribly. Best dog ever! two hours of lifting…when did you start and how long did it take you to feel "healthy and strong". I'm scared to death to go to the gym for fear of injuring something. I feel like my body is so weak.0 -
Feeling great this morning…went to see "Catching Fire" with my sweet daughter and managed my calories regarding popcorn and drank my 100 oz of water so I could have a soda…it feels really good to be in control of my eating. Chris (DH) and I talked this morning about how everything seems to be better when we are working together to live a healthy lifestyle especially united in the cause! lol.
Viv I am truly sorry for your loss, I lost my first husband to a brain tumor 14 years ago and it has been a long process of healing. I was given the advice to make no major decision for at least 1 to 2 years after his passing. I ignored that advice and we have paid dearly for that for these last 13 years. My life is wonderful now, but wow it could have been wonderful all along if I a had taken that advice. Be good to yourself during this time. This year of firsts is by far the most difficult, but with faith, prayer and surrounded by people you love, you will get through it. We can do hard things!!!0 -
salubrioussteff4ever wrote: »Yay, it's raining in California…just wanted to tell you how jealous I am of your day…sounds like a blast. I lost my border collie 2 years ago and I still miss him terribly. Best dog ever! two hours of lifting…when did you start and how long did it take you to feel "healthy and strong". I'm scared to death to go to the gym for fear of injuring something. I feel like my body is so weak.
LOL, I have a ways to go to be really strong. My little BC keeps me going, I need to be strong and fast so that she has a agility partner she won't be embarrassed about!
I also let my heros inspire me. I'm a pretty obessesed Seahawks fan (understatement!!). I *love* watching Earl Thomas (ET3), Sherman, and Wilson's workouts. INSANE. ET3 is so intense, I figure if they can do it, I can do it. I even bought a little ET3 action figure for my desk at work. When I feel like raiding the vending machine, I let him speak to me. lol
Just join a gym and get a trainer. Gyms can be intimidating...having a trainer is really helpful to get you to walk into the bits of the gym that you wouldn't normally. Honestly, you can spend three hours doing cardio or 30 minutes weighlifting. For those that spend the 3 hours, I congratulate you on having that much free time. I don't, I have to be efficient.
It's two hours, but only twice a week. Tonight is just conditioning stuff for an hour: foam rolling, and some cable machines. No deadlifts, cleans, or benching.
You've got this, go for it!
BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER, LOUDER
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Happy Friday. Today is my 8 hour day and I am off the weekend. I pickup my DGD at school this afternoon and she is spending the night with us. DS and DDIL are going to the Nebraska football game tomorrow. This evening we are going out for supper with our CMA group. Last one for this year. Sounds like the weather is going to be in the 40's next couple days. I can handle that. Sending prayers for all of you with all the snow. What pictures I have seen it seems unreal. Please take care and stay safe.
Heather--Thanks for the info on Viv's DH. Sending prayers and hugs. Thanks for sharing the view and so enjoy sharing your trips with you. Afraid that is as close as I will ever gets. Means alot. Thanks. Sorry to hear about the little girl. Hope it all works out. Sounds like DH is going to have a very nice party. Glad for both of you.
Joyce--Hope things are ok with DH.
Barbie--I would like to know how to send Viv a message. I know she can use all the support she can get. Thanks,
Allison--Please take care of you.
I was awake at 3:06 this morning, third day in a row I have woke up about this time. Sure makes for a long day.
Well ladies out of time today, please take care and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
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Happy fri.
Taking hubby to dinner tonite.
HUGS
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Sending hugs to VIV!!!
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Well, I cannot figure out how to upload a photo. I was able to upload back in October, but now all the functionality of my reply task bar is gone.
Just imagine photos with a lot of white in them!!
Burned a lot of calories today clearing snow. Which is good because we seem to be having cabin-fever carb attacks here and are really doing some mindless eating.
We are still under travel bans and I still have not seen my oldest son, but friends near him are taking care of him. One even took over his routine medical procedure last night ... which was a huge blessing.
Hard to believe it's Friday! Have a good weekend ladies!
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Pipcd34 – I read that and wondered if you were working on Thanksgiving
Joyce – so is there something going on with Charlie?
Heather – great picture!
Alison – isn’t your son, his son too? Maybe it is time to go to the bank and open an account in just your name and deposit your checks there. As for spending the weekend with him… just don’t – call a friend; visit your family; just leave him be ….
Beth - Glad friends stepped up to help you and your son out with his medical issues, and snow moving is great exercise! But don't over do...
November Goals:
Walk every day
Log all bites everyday
Kim from N. California
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my husband is working on turkey day (shift 1-9pm) so it'll be me n the dogs. he works for Virginia Mason hospital in Seattle0
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evening ladies~
well today has been interesting.. went to see my DFIL,and he made me feel wonderful,i asked him if he remembered who I was and he said yes "the maid" he cant remember my real name if one of the nurses brings it up he does, anyway he said you have always taken such good care of me...and that he appreciates it.. told him wish his son did...
then went to work.. around 2 or so started feeling funny and i was assisting the Dr, I excused myself and Zina grabbed my arm and brought me into the other room to sit down,one of the girls got me a drink of water, and another a small juicebox of apple juice.. after that felt much better..
the Dr called from when I went in on Weds, said it was borderline infection so is putting me on antibiotics, told her about todays episode and she said if that happens again,to go to the ER. well that wont fly with the DH, think he would rather have me keel over than pay the copay for that..
he still isnt talking to me and that is fine...im in my room, with a cup of tea and stuff to read and will go to sleep...0 -
Saturday and Oh joy my scales says I have lost a pound since yesterday. I decided to add Wii Gold's boxing before breakfast and seems to be doing the trick.
Training today is: 40 mins Wii Gold's boxing (Special, top level) 30 mins JJ's Circuit B for back, Bis and thighs, 1 hour doggy walk = 849 cals. Doctor INSISTS I walk for 1 hour every afternoon no matter what else i do.
Food is logged at 2038 clas as can have 5 chocolates as treat tonight.
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Grandmallie, I don't know, he sounds more like just H rather than DH. Take care.0
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Good eve. Will ans to what I remember....
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But the "mind" is nothing to brag about!
VIv,my sympathy.So sorry to hear what you are going thru.Take care & let your loved ones help.
Heather,you look so pretty! Like Carol said,my upper arms need to hide themselves Your anniv dinner sounded yummy.Looks like a nice place to wander around.What does your full English breakfast consist of. Seem to remember from reading......potatoes,eggs,toast,sausage & bacon. Then I'm lost.
Carol,Happy Birthday.Hope you have a nice day.
Another post cut in 1/2.......really not liking this " better," update0 -
stats for the day.. i'm not even hungry, i should be....
Ride hm 2 gym- 13.24min 13.3amph 3mi
expresso extreme trail- gut buster- 49.21min, 154aw, 13.4amph, 11.03mi
ride gym 2 dome- 7.22min 11.7amph 1.5mi
ride dome 2 hm- 18.08min 8.7amph 2.6mi0 -
One of my line dance friends who loves to knit wanted to knit some hats for needy children. Somehow she managed to volunteer to knit 43 hats for the children at Head Start. This morning she called me and asked if she could make an announcement in line dance class this morning to see if anyone can help her by knitting some hats since she just realized that she'll never finish that many hats in a month. I have a lot of colorful acrylic yarn and I found my hat patterns and needles and started knitting this afternoon. I found out that I can knit and ride my recumbent exercise bike so I'll be doing a bit of multi-tasking for the next few weeks.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
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Good evening beautiful ladies :flowerforyou:
Viv So very sorry to hear about your husband! Sending prayers and good thoughts to you :flowerforyou:!
Heather Thank you for letting us know about Viv! Happy anniversary :flowerforyou: !!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time on your trip, and you look marvelous:smokin:!
Alison I`m really worried for you. Are you sure you`re safe? No one should have to live with someone who is that uncaring! Do you think your episode today was caused by stress? :flowerforyou:
Vicki I hope your DDIL will recover soon :flowerforyou:. What a scary thing to have happen! So glad your DH is feeling better! Enjoy the weekend with your granddaughter!
Katla I hope you`ll post pics of you in your sassy new boots :smokin:!
Kim Wish you lived closer, I would play matchmaker and set you up with one of my guy friends, he`s handsome, he`s an artist, I think he`s around 58 years old and he has a fabulous motorcycle!!! I love him , but only as friend!
Joyce Hope everything is okay with Charlie :flowerforyou:!
Beth I`ve seen all the snow on the news :noway:, wow…..Hope you stay safe and warm!!!!
Michele I`m glad Jess is getting to spend some time with Lance !
Carol Happy happy birthday my friend! Hope you`ve had a wonderful day!
Margaret Fabulous advice!
Diana Hope you enjoyed your ice cream! Congrats on realizing you can have it and still be under calories :bigsmile:!!!
Terri Great shopping tips!
Sylvia Glad hubby is feeling better today!
Katiebug Great advice for Alison!
Lesley Congrats on the pound gone (*) !
Barbie How nice of you to help with the knitting! What a wonderful gift for those children! Knitting and riding your bike at the same time…I`m impressed!
I know I missed a lot of people tonight, know that I`m thinking about everyone and wishing all well !
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC
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Good evening everyone! My son and I took the kids bowling this evening. What fun!!! They had such a great time. None had ever been bowling before. The five year old was so cute. He kept talking to the young couple in the next lane, telling them "that was a good try!" And giving them advice. They were laughing so hard they could hardly manage to bowl at all. And DGS kept the alley employees busy by rolling his ball so slowly that it completely stopped about half way down. He did that three times! I haven't had that much fun in ages. Hubby met us at the bowling alley after work and we all went to dinner.
The reason we went was that the drunken step mother was on another rampage, so it took their minds off the scary stuff.
Well, here is today's joke of the day:
"Honey," said this husband to his wife, "I invited a friend home for supper."
"What? Are you crazy? The house is a mess, I didn't go shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don't feel like cooking a fancy meal!"
"I know all that."
"Then, why did you invite a friend for supper?"
"Because the poor guy is thinking about getting married."
Good night everyone!
Sylvia
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Heather, your view from your room is beautiful.
Ah, Viv, dear Viv. I have been thinking of what to say but there are no words except I am sorry.
Sylvia, is there a way you can adjust the temp at night so that it isn't as cold in the morning and wouldn't take so long for your studio warm up. You are such a good Grandma. You having trouble with your coat and purse will stay with them. How you reacted to it will teach them to laugh at mistakes instead of get mad. Some day they will be sitting reading, watching TV or anything and they will remember that and laugh. Mom and Dad will ask them what is funny and they will recount what Grandma did and you all had a laugh together.
Thanks for all the concern over Charlie. It has been several years that I have thought he was depressed. I told our doctor about it and when Charlie had his next appointment he was fine with the doctor. Just like his Mom, he knew all the right answers when they were needed. I know he hated his work atmosphere, not all the employees but the atmosphere, the rules made by heirarchy but not observed. He has a complex about people who get better pay just because they have a piece of paper with some letters on it. He is very opinionated about politics and let's just say it isn't going his way. He is very verbal about the 'inconsistences of the world', people who only slow down at stop signs, pull out in front of you in traffic although he does the exact same thing. He just has this utopia type world he sees happening but yet if it did happen he would find something wrong with it. He hates it that we put our dog down many years ago, says he didn't give him a chance although it broke his heart to see him the way he was. He gently carried him down the stairs to go potty. He blames himself for not seeing things going on with his Mom in the nursing home and she died shortly after. I could go on and on. He says he believes in God and is a born again Christian yet he curses him repeatedly even to the point of saying F*** you God. He lives to do his Karaoke but says he won't go back to a particular place if he didn't get enough applause. If I try to talk to him about the fact that he can't control who is there on any night he just calls me a B***h.
Went over to my sister's house today to work on my ornaments for my daughters. For the new ones here I am taking clear ornaments and decorating them with mine and my Mom's jewelry that I deconstructed. I got both of them finished. I used a paint pen to color one blue for Michelle's to make it more personal for her. She is a huge Colt's fan. I even took some white beads to make the Colt's insignia. I was so proud of it until Charlie told me I had the horse shoe upside down. I am going to try to take them off and put it the right way. If I can't we will just have a good laugh about it.
Joyce, Indiana0
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