WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2015

evening ladies,
I am trying to type one handed as my poor baby Homer has tummy troubles, and when he has this, he is clingy.. so here I sit, with a dog stuck to me..
my bonehead husband ,said he looked at the ultrasound bill and thought we owed 1200.00 but he didnt look all the way to the bottom where it said we owe 196.00,
he is a bonehead...
work was fine today, went to see my DFIL, He is now refusing breakfast, sooo
I will have to go down at breakfast time every day to get the man to eat, because he will eat for me.
I cant tomorrow as I have to get bloodwork done and to be in work at 9:30 so will run over get bloodwork done, and then over to see him..
If I am going to feed him every morning I have to be there at 7:30 ,this could throw a wrench into the monkey works ,but I will do what I have to do...

Heather: Congratulations to your DDIL for being a presenter on “Women’s Hour.” She must be very talented and poised. Congratulations to you for typing your novel 9 days in a row! :flowerforyou:

Diana in NE IN: Congratulations on a great NSV. Getting into previously too small pants ranks right up there as an awesome non-scale victory. :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Carol in NC: It sounds as though you’re almost moved into your new place. Congratulations! I hope you will fill your new home with happy memories. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Today’s joke is soooo true! :flowerforyou:

SueBDew in TX: DH isn’t pain free, but he’s in less pain than he has been in a very long time and things are improving. Life is getting better for both of us. :flowerforyou:

Yanniejannie: I didn’t get to go to the yoga class this morning because I went with DH to his “exit” appointment with the back surgeon. It was a nice meeting, and we all expect its likely we may need his help in the future. I still could go to yoga this evening if I’m lucky. I really don’t prefer evening exercise, but may make an exception this time. :flowerforyou:

Inrohlfing: We can’t motivate you because that really comes from within, but we can support your efforts with knowledge and encouragement. You have found a wonderful group of women and I hope we’ll see you here often. :flowerforyou:

Terri in Milwaukee: Take care. I know from experience that pneumonia takes time to get over. Rest, fluids, and good company from friends are excellent strategies. Chicken soup is good, too. :flowerforyou:

SallyW: We’re hoping to go to the Rose City Classic this year as spectators. We love to watch the judging, and especially love the obedience & performance classes. DH learned that there are no scooters available, and only a few wheelchairs on a first come, first served basis so we may have to wait for next year. We’re still talking about it. :flowerforyou:



We had a doctor visit today with DH’s surgeon. He is healing well. We all realize that he may be back for additional surgery in the future. I learned that the basic problem was caused by arthritis in his spine. I didn’t realize that before.


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


January 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.

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




Katla I agree with you that change has to come from within. Finding this group who have common value that we want to be as healthy as we can be is a great place to find support.

Carol glad things are starting to settle down.

Heather great job sticking to your goals of writing your book.

for all the friends reaching their health goals.

2015 word:Strength
Quote Just because I see the hook does not mean I have to bite.

MNMargaret

Renny ... so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Yes, you do have a special husband!

Jane ... hugs to you.

Terri ... rest quietly, heal quickly.

Read all of the posts and thinking of you all.

Think our lab is getting sick .... salivating like crazy ... poor boy ... he doesn't look happy. Doesn't get sick very much.

A long day today ... now "hiding" in the bedroom as husband has a group of men from the church here. They yak and pray about things in each others lives ...don't like to intrude.... I'm probably going to fall asleep soon ...

Beth in Western New York ... where we had more snow ... just four inches this time.

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding

*Joyce, good for you on your handeling of Charlie. It's good that you leave the room, because no matter how hard you try to ignore the rants, you don't need to sit and hear it. Keep putting yourself first and good luck. (((((((((Joyce)))))))))

*Sharon in A, what a delightful time with your granddaughter. It sounds like you burned a few calories in the process.

*Renny, it sounds like your DDIL did great. And how wonderful for you son to find such a gem. I know you are proud. Congrats on your typing.

*Diana, how wonderful that you can now wear those pants. Isn't life grand!!!

*Carol, nice rainy day here but at least it's warmer. The wedding sounds so special. At least the move is almost over and good things ahead.

*NMMargaret, I love the quote about "Between the stimulus and response." We can all think about that one.

*Mary, Good for you. It is wonderful to lose a pound when the scale hasn't been moving for a while! Keep up the good work.

*Sylvia, the Empty Bowls sounds so nice. And how nice of you to donate not only your bowls but your time. I don't know about cats but I'll take vodka over muscatel any day, so cat's aren't that smart after all.

*Mary, I've had trouble with my voice to text also, but I figured the phone was smart and the problem was with my speach. Not sure how good they are with a Southern Accent?

**Welcome to the new ladies. We are happy that you joined us. I think the biggest thing I have learned here is that I cannot look at this as a "diet". For me to be successful and stay that way, I know it is a lifelong journey. It helps tremendously to log everything that goes in your mouth. I just got new gummy Fiber suppliments and those things have 15 calories a day. But they are on my long. You can do this!

*Allison, I hope your doggie gets better real fast. You are an angel for taking such good care of your DFIL.

*Pip, I hope you aren't getting sick. Feel better.

*Terri in MLK, so glad you don't have the flu and so sorry about the pneumonia. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I had to take a day off from my normal exercise routine today but did a number of arm & upper body exercises, trying to outrun the flab that I will have if I don't. (That is knowing that I will continue to lose weight.) I also think I finally can tell that I have a little extra energy. The scale finally moved down this morning after a two week stand still, but I don't record it until I have it for two days straight. I hope you are all having success and staying helathy. Best regards to all of you.

My word for the of the month is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC

to all - getting sick kind of off - ugh.... stats for the day:
- ride hm 2 gym- 13.27min, 13.1mph 3mi
spin- 45min, 79ar 88aw, 9-13g, 17.5mi
ride gym 2 dome- 7.35min, 11.3amph, 1.5mi
ride dome 2 hm- 19.51min, 8.3amph, 2.7mi - sick

dog lady, i work in puyallup, not far from the fairgrounds.

amanika - i've done 1/2marathons and a full- my best advice is pace yourself - the adrenaline from the excitement is going to want to get you going fast in the beginning, but you have to make yourself last for whole time. carb us the week before, NOT just the night before. don't try anything new on the day of the run, like a new food, supplement, etc.. i don't know about you but i listen to music when i run, the playlist i have is even called beat jogging so i run to the beat of the music so i pick out music that is my pace. that is some stuff to think about. let me know how it goes

Did about 15 minutes of a "Fit in a Flash" DVD, held my plank for 2 min 40 sec and will take the extremepump class for an hour. tomorrow's plan is to do a spinning downloadable workout

Joyce - all my kids received presents "from grandma", even tho grandma had been dead for quite a few years. Denise, especially, was confused by this until she opened the package

Sharon - I don't find spinach and feta at all weird. What about (I'm going to butcher the spelling) spanikopita?

anamika - good luck on your marathon

Alison - I, too, felt bad that I spent time with MIL during the week but not my own father. Then again, she was much closer. When I did see my dad, I'd spend the entire weekend with him so it probably all evened out in the end. I also knew deep inside that he was stronger than she was.

Diana - wonderful NSV

superpook - welcome! You've come to a great place for support. Check in regularly, we'd love to get to know more about you

Carol - so glad to hear that boy child helped you. It probably just took him a little time to get adjusted to the idea and to know that it's permanent. I didn't know Cracker Barrel had healthy choices. I always avoided going there because they didn't have any good choices.

Mary - congrats

Sylvia - this year was the first year that I volunteered at this "pottery and chili fundraiser". Basically, you get a piece of pottery and a chili meal.

pipcd - feel better fast

inrohlfing - welcome. You've come to a great place for motivation and inspiration.

terri - so sorry about the pneumonia

After exercise on the way home stopped and picked up a renewal for Loki's one prescription, then went to Sams to return these pj's Jessica got, then WalMart since Vince needed milk & it's on sale so I had them price match that. Bought a few other things, too. Then bought gas, home and senior bowling. Tonight is mahjongg.

Update: I just found out that my girlfriend's MD appt is at 9:40. She's staying with a friend. That means that I need to pick her up by 7:45, which means I need to leave the house around 7:15. Looks like I'm going to have to skip spinning tomorrow.

Welcome everyone new that I may have missed

Toni - I didn't realize you worked at the Y! What do you do there?

pipcd - hope this isn't something that lasts a long time and you're feeling better real soon

Michele in NC

Checking in... long day at work today - so having a cuppa tea and trying to remember everyone's names.

The positives of the day:
- made 860 extra steps today walking in place at the photo copier
- showed up at physio early and used their treadmill for 20 minutes

Take care everyone,

Lillian
Saskatchewan

One day at a time.

Katla, we have a local medical equipment place that rents out the wheel chairs and mobility scooters. I think a scooter is $50/day or $100/3 days. It is well worth it for me at times. And they are the kind that are very portable. I have never tried ti lift them into the car but they come apart in I think 3 parts and make it pretty light. But I have the advantage over you in that my husband is doing the lifting for me. For you it is you having to lift a scooter part for him. If I work at it ral hard I can lift my whe/ch in and out of the trunk but it isn't easy.

Margaret, you hit it on the head for me in what you said about what we do in the in between time makes the difference. That in between time is my nemisis for the desire to snack

Allison, you may have to realize that when your FIL is now refusing breakfast that it may not be his mind that is refusing it but his body is refusing it. A body that is shutting down doesn't need to eat. It is us that love those people that want them to eat so we force them into it.

Bonita, welcome. I don't send friend requests because all friends are here on this forum. I never go to my home page to read anything. I warn people who send me a friend request that if they write something and it goes to my page that I won't see it. So you may not need to send any out!

As I was finishing up here last night, I noticed my face was itching. So when I went to the bathroom to get ready for bed, my face was beet red. I put some cortisone cream on it, took some oral Benadryl and went to bed. Well the Benadryl sure helped me sleep but when I got up my face was still beet red. I haven't changed any soap, made up, make up remover, eaten anything different. I have no idea what is causing this allergic reaction. But my face is beet red from my ear lobes, face and up to my hairline, all except one little area around my right eye. As you can imagine, it looks kind of clownish! So I have been trying to take 1 Benadryl every 4 hours during the day. Sure glad it hasn't made me drowsy. Will call the doctor tomorrow and get his advice. I may be asked to go in and see one of his nurse practitioners. I hate to do that because the co-pay is the same as if I see him

Joyce, Indiana

Had an up and down kind of day. Visit with Dr., they are now pretty sure it is not my heart. Keep up with the medicine, list of forbidden foods. Do this for 3 mos. and if everything is not resolved then they will give me an endoscopy. Also, no stress. Drs. can be funny.
Took the Princesses out for lunch and a little shopping . Fun
Cooked a great dinner if I do say so myself.
Then things went down hill. Not even sure what to do any more.

Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:
I've got a few spare moments as it's a yoga day today. Fewer calories burnt off, but I count it as my rest day. DH is on the machines. :laugh:

Granary rolls are bread rolls made with malted and seeded flour. I love spanakopita too. (Don't know the spelling either) I used to live in a Greek Cypriot area of London and they were everywhere!

I'm having my usual trouble with my rental. :grumble: The tenancy is coming to an end and the sgency deducts £200 "just in case" there are unexpected expenses. Grrrr! Just when I'm going on holiday. I hate it when the tenancy ends in the cold westher as I have to keep the very expensive heating ticking over to avoid frozen pipes. I must grasp the nettle and sell the thing, but all that requires work and I seem to have developed resistance to the whole subject. I bought the apartment with my mother's legacy and haven't looked in on it for over six years. It is fully managed, but doesn't bring in a lot of money now as it is very "tired" therefore not attracting good, long stay tenants. It causes me more worry than it's worth and the housing company who run the estate are blood boilingly useless. I want someone to wave a magic wand and take it off me for a reasonable price. :ohwell:

First world problems.

Alison - I'm with Joyce, let him go gracefully. You have loved him such a lot, I know it is hard, but we all have our time. :flowerforyou:

Beth - I may be annoying, having men invading your house, but one thing to be grateful for is that the man has friends who can be vulnerable to each other and supportive. So many men are isolated. :flowerforyou:

Oh well, time to make myself beautiful for my yoga ladies. I've still got to get down to the shop and buy some summer clothes. I need light, cover up stuff. :ohwell: Perhaps a yoga lady will go with me.

Heather in gloomy Hampshire UK

morning ladies~
I am on my second cuppa.. and yes it is tea.. I didnt sleep well last night.. kidneys bothering me... and not very hungry this morning.. will see what I can rummage up to have today am working until 6 pm, but have to get bloodwork done first.. wont get down to my DFIL until after breakfast..
I hate the thought of him shutting down, I know when it is his time,it will be tough especially on me ,as I was the one seeing him every day..
well on a whim I wrote to our local wild birds unlimited.saying I was looking for a job a couple of days a week, now you know me and birds.. working in a place that has everything to do with birds would be FANTASTIC....only thing about that is that every other week I will have one day off.. thats ok.. will be more money coming in and I wouldnt be starting work until-11 on sunday and either 10-11 on thursday,so still gives me time to do stuff including mowing the lawn...
have laundry in the dryer already all dressed for work and have DH dinner and lunch all set so.. I will do my hair and get over to the lab early then go see DFIL and then come home quick and walk the dogs...

cynthia~ dont have the job yet.. and somewhere along the line I lost a day so I only have 5 days of logging... geesh OH well...
had some toast and tea, not much for wanting to eat today.. made some multi grain rice and black eyes peas for lunch with a pear..

Heather, I found a link to the Womens Hour podcast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/whnews

Have not listened yet, but will when I have some time. I've got it q-ed up and ready to listen while I drive to joplin this morning. It is the right episode, about nail biting.

Sylvia

Good morning ladies. Allergies are getting the best of me at the moment. Made an appt. with my allergist but it is not until next month. Just have to hang in there.
Have a great day!