WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

Hello everyone: Glad so many new people are joining us. I managed to get through the holidays with a few fluctuations but weighed in and am the same as before they started. I will take that.

Trying to get my time more organized. Since I retired I have been great at procrastination. Oh, I can do that tomorrow since I don't have to go to work. Problem is I seem to be able to put things off for quite a while. I need to adopt a new attitude, so if it can be done in less than 15 minutes, "do it now"! or at least take a bite out of that elephant. I think it is the "FlyLady" who says you can do anything for 15 minutes.

Katla - Some people who do competitive trail riding use sweats. Wranglers are made specifically for riding with flat seams on the inside. I usually don't have a problem but some days it seems like I get a wrinkle or the inseam in the wrong place or something and it is just uncomfortable. My DGD only wears breeches even though she rides western because she says they are comfortable and stretchy.

Allison - Take a deep breath, you can do this.

Sylvia - Glad you are feeling better.

Joyce - Glad your Christmas went well and your plumbing issues were fixed. You deserve to rest up now.

Robin - You will have to post pictures when the bathroom is done.

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

I really saw myself in the mirror this morning after finishing a work out tape. I sat on the floor and just cried. Yep, I managed to completely sabotage myself this year by eating, all the while knowing that I was moving backwards and I would have to work harder to get the weight off. I found this board and honestly some of the things you all have written or quotes included have made an impact on me. Thank you!

2015 - Strength (yes, that is a good thing for this year)

Allison
It's a journey and a lifestyle change. Challenge my courage to be the best I can be.

Nancy - this isn't a "group" as such. It is a thread, restarted by our lovely Barbie every month. Welcome to this great band of women! :flowerforyou:
- Heather UK

I just now figured this out right now!! Lol. I have been trying to "join" the group. I really like this board!!

Will put in my stats later, welcome to all newcomers, even though I think oh myself as one :0), new to the grp, not mfp

Yes, I am glad I got my identity back without having to go to the administrators. I was surprised at Charlie, he is so non technical but that was the first thing he mentioned that I do. I guess maybe I should listen to him more often. Myrtle Beach Janet, I remember how lost I was in Walmart when I had to go out of the plus section. I never really found my way around it. Michelle finally told me that even though I can find clothes to fit me there, I could fins clothes that flattered me when I pay a little more. So Kohls and Christopher Banks are my two stores now. And Christopher Banks sister store which is also right next door is their plus sized store CJ Banks. The web sites are the same, their styles are the same.

OK, my Christmas weekend. Friday Christina and the family got in while the plumbers were outside working. They were warned to stop somewhere where they cold go to the bathroom. But not long after the got here, the plumbers were ready for us to flush one commode and check it. Then they just had to finish in snaking out the rest of the back yard so family were really never inconveinced. They enjoyed watching the back hoe putting the yard back together again. It was very traumatic for me to have to stop shopping for the teenage grand daughter at my safe store, Justice, and go to teenage stores. But she loved the dress I got for her and understood when I told her that when I went to the store she wanted me to that this dress was the only dress there that not only met her requests but Grandmas requirements. She was proud enough of it that she wore it yesterday when the whole crew came in. The length was good, it was red, outer layer lace she just needs to grow a little up top to have it look real good on her. But the jeans and boots were the biggest hit! Hew smile was so big when she wore them. She also loved the pink zebra storage bins and bandanas were a hit. The 8 year old is still a little girl in many ways. But the store Justice has her size so I still have my 'safe' store. I really enjoyed our own family Christmas. My oldest daughter and hubbie don't make a lot of money and she asked it I wanted a blue tooth. I thought a blue tooth was what people wore in thier ears so they can talk hand fee on the phone. she gets a lot of things through the website that many cites have called 'all things in commen' and everything is free. So I said yes, I could use one. I had no idea that this blue tooth is a tiny powerful speaker that I can sue with my iPad, phone and laptop. Charlie is one that has a philosophy that if it is cheap it is good. He for some reason is really cold all the time. His thyroid levels are OK while on his dose of medicine. BUt he is still freezing. So he dresses in a tshirt, long sleeve shirt and insulated hoody most of the time. All the rest of us are nor believing that you get hat you pay for. Michelle learned from her now ex husband who was in the National Guard about the type of clothing that is not bulky but is made of the kind of material that makes you warm. He tried it on for her and said he would not wear it but she bought it anyway and he loves ot. Now if only I could get him to realize that with watches.

Saturday the family started coming over around 11 AM. If you remember I have two nephew that just can't top having babies and don't marry the girls. I do't know how it has worked out but those children are the most precious and well behaved kids.. And my nephews are terrific Dads. One nephew is still with his women, just not married, the other guy decided that he needed to move on. But they came together, shared the hotel room and were real lovey dovey here. Just don't understand it. How can you move on, have another steady girlfriend. They have a 3 week old and was so precious!

I think we have a good sized family room but when you start serving dinner and you put 2 8 foot tables, a 6 foot table, 5 foot table, Mom's antique Duncan Fyfe with both leaves in it for all the buffet set up food, a card table for deserts, 33 chairs that are sitting next to furniture, fireplace or Christmas tree...well it doesn't spell fun anymore. By the time everyone has gone through the line, it some one needs to go to the bathroom or for seconds, you have to ask at least 2 people to stand up and move. So even though it will be difficult for me to do, I will relinquish control and we will have it some where else from now on. We have agreed that because we love the family situation and even though it is crazy and zany, it wouldn't be a Peterson Christmas if we weren't in a family home type environment for the gift exchange because we never want to leave out the real reason for Christmas, that Jesus is the reason for the season. So we will come back to my house for the gifts. Now as the family gets bigger, oow, I don't know what will happen.

The guys 'cleaned up' my family room before everyone went back to the hotels. HMMM, I think not. We still have 30 chairs in the family room and toys are out, the recliner is still in the laundry room along with my antique bench, Mom's table still has the leaves in and the ends up. So Michelle came over today to have leftovers with Christina and family and they finished 'cleaning up'. Yes, all chairs were put away, recliner and bench retrieved from the laundry room and toys now in the toy area and they said it was cleaned up, no no no. So when they all finally pulled away in their cars, we cleaned it up. I just hope we can keep it cleaned up. That's the part we aren't good at. The cat is now back to her usual loving self, Charlie has had his nap and I think the family is back to normal. And I am still breathing and I know Mom would be proud of me!!!!!

Joyce, Indiana

stats for the day, quickie mini workout-
jog- 27.11min, 8.45ap, 6.7-10sp, 3.11mi

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



Went to see Into the Woods because Imitation Game was sold out. It had some good actors. The review had me expecting more from it. For me it was okay and somewhat interesting how they put a spin on familiar Fairy Tales.

Dr. Katiebug thank you for inspiring me in how nice it is to have things in their place. It looks great.

I am trying to ask myself as I go through things does it serve me functionally? or aesthetically, does it have a home?, is there room?, can it replaced? what is the cost to store it?

Then it is reduce, reuse, recycle and not be afraid to pitch if it is worn out.

I am making it a goal to log my food everyday because my weight it up 10 pounds. I maintained for two years. It is time to stop the momentum of gaining and get back to my maintenance weight.

2015 word: Strength

Allison I use the word I choose as a touchstone to guide me at the times I need it. It sounds like the word resonates with you too.

2015 quote : "Just because you see the hook does not mean you have to bite."

MNMargaret

I'm looking forward to starting with a clean slate tomorrow. I'm setting long term goals with little ones along the way.

Tami SC

Forgot to mention....

remember I told you that we put money into Bryan's PayPal account? Well, the other day we got a package addressed to him. Vince sent him an email saying that it feels like it's a CD.

Tonight I got an email from Bryan saying that that package and two others that are coming here are for us. Now I'm torn, we didn't give him the money so that he could buy us something. I'll probably leave this to Vince. Maybe Bryan felt guilty.

Michele in NC