Golden Years

Anne ..I do like the fact I can scan a food by its barcode on my mobile and find out instantly what calories it has

hello Brenda ....I have only joined 3 days ago and find everyone really friendly and helpful hope you do to

Jo

Blaja, welcome. Congrats on new grandson! Are you on a diet? Many of us just follow a new lifestyle using MFP to track our food intake and exercise. It is working for me so far. But I know it is something I have to follow for the rest of my life if I don’t want to end up “fat” again. I started almost 100 days ago and have lost 35 pounds but have at least that much more to go. I’m Type II diabetic also and have been able to cut my Metformin in half, which was a great thing for me. 
With your stress fracture and knee problems, try some of the exercises for disabled or obese that are on U Tube. They may help get you started. Also, any arm exercises while seated or standing will still burn a few calories. Here are some and you can put in more searches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86QRDjbrbdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APh8JTwsNc4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcPHWGQO44
Strangely enough, exercise will help the Fibro in many people. My daughter had a severe case for a number of years, so I know how hard it can be to make yourself get up and do something. Best of luck to you.

*Shirley, good for you on the extra keys. Also glad you remembered them.
I didn't mean for the sites to post, just the link, but now can't get them off of here??
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

I took a suitcase on my cruise that expanded and only used 1/2 of it going so I had room for souvenirs. And I only bought stuff that would fit. As far as clothes take 3/4 of what you think you need is my advice. Mix and match. Carry everything (meds etc) you MUST have in a bag with you. When you get to the ship they have you leave your luggage outside the ship and they take to your cabin. Some people ended up with no luggage. It didn't make it on the ship. Of course this probably isn't your first cruise, in which case - never mind. ☺️. Have fun!!

Afternoon MARIA, I'm here, just having a busy day. Hope you are feeling heaps better. Hi, SHIRLEY. Nice day up here isn't it, but oh so cold!
ANNE

Hi ladies,
Zack, this isn't my first cruise but I always welcome any tips. And yes, I keep all meds, toiletries and a change of undies in my carry on bag.
Maybe you can get a blow-up doll of a child to keep in a car seat?? LOL You are too funny, but glad they came quickly.
Have a lovely evening, all.
DJ

Just got back from Yoga class and on our way to Kathy's for the weekend and getting the nursery set up.

See you ladies when I get back on Sunday.

Shirley
Ontario, Canada

MARIE, another day, and I hope Jerry is feeling a deal better. Such a grey, snow in the air sort of day here. Mounds of snow in my yard. Definitely a stay in day! ANNE

Hello Goldies,

I just got back from daughter's and the drive back was not very nice. Snow all the way
and slippery roads in some places and a few accidents but none that held us up.

We had a productive weekend. Dave painted the nursery, Fraser was away with his buddies out West (B.C.) so we kept Kathy company. We picked up Kristina at the Go Train on Friday instead of Saturday like she told us. Plans had changed, we all went for dinner at the local Pub and had a fish fry. I did have sweet potatoe fries, I thought I will lose most of this when I do my prep tomorrow for my colonoscopy on Tuesday. It has been along time since it was just the 4 of us for dinner or anything. Nice to have us all together.

Kathy and Fraser's house is beautiful, lots of room and the backyard looks onto a ravine and surrounded by a fence. Lovely neighborhood and young families in the area.
On Saturday we got into the baby clothes while Dave painted the nursery. She had clothes given to her by her SIL from ages baby to 5 years old. So we sorted and started a Good will bag for clothes she didn't want. We got 3 bins full of clothes up to age 5. So she has a good start. Kristina had to go back so we drove her back to the bus station this time for her drive home. We did some errands for Kathy and then home for dinner.

This morning Kathy and I took an Aqua Fit class which lasted an hour. An English woman led the class and it was a steady 45 mins. and then 15 min. stretching. A real good workout. After that Dave and I started home and grab some lunch at Swiss Chalet and headed home. Now he is snow blowing the driveway. He shovelled at my daughter's
4 times because it just kept coming down.

Have a good evening and now for some dinner.

Shirley
Ontario, Canada

Morning girls, yes, another lovely day in sunny Canada. Who am I kidding! It's overcast, and lightly snowing! The snow fairies, in the form of two hefty contractors, came during the night, waking me out of my beauty (ahem) sleep and dug me out for the 8th time. At this rate I am on a winning streak! Money wise that is. None-the-less I am feeling optimistic and I'm washing my hefty padded jacket. Spring IS in the air, I can smell it.
ANNE

Marie - warm weather in February can be the case in Calgary (not as warm as yours for sure) but just when we start thinking Spring in April we start to get big dumps of snow. The spring is our snowiest time of the year.

We are enjoying the great weather in Las Vegas right now. What a winter treat. LOL