WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2105

Heather: I love to share your travel experiences through your posts. You and your DH seem to be having a wonderful trip.

Pipcd34: I hope you’re feeling better now. It sounds like you had either a nasty virus or food poisoning.

Sylvia: I am sorry that you are in a dirty facility, but happy you’re feeling enough better to notice. Hospital food is notorious and someone was clearly not paying attention when they set up your tray. DH has been lucky. He’s had two hospital stays in the last few years and had good food both times. I’m glad you’re out of bed and walking the halls with the Zombies. It is a step in the right direction. I think I’ll rename them the Survivors. Anyone who has had major surgery and is up and moving deserves positive recognition. You are currently #1 on that list.

Rupridul from Australia: Welcome. We’ll be happy to cheer you on. You can get great advice here. Some people open their food log to the viewing of friends. I’ve always kept mine private. It is a matter of choice and does provide extra accountability.

Yanniejannie: Your daughter was right about two point riding building core. Did she tell you how sore I’d be the next morning? As they used to say on Laugh-in, “I’m feeling much better now.”

Meg: Congratulations on the ticker showing!

Barbie: I’m so happy to hear that Jake is taking the initiative toward food changes that will be good for his heart health. I love the No More Excuses graphic.

Sassy aus Austria: I’m so sorry for the loss of your fur baby.

Kim from N CA: I’m happy to see you added fun to your goals. I hope you’ll be able to have some fun every day. I try to have fun every day and succeed most of the time. My riding lesson is the thing that I look forward to the most. It really is nice to have one special thing to look forward to on the calendar.

Dreamwriter: I’m so sorry that “someone” filed a complaint with the police. It sounds like the officers were fair and professional. You’re right to wonder what she’ll do next, but I hope she isn’t able to make your entire household miserable.



Best wishes for anyone I missed. The fun thing we have planned for today is going to the theater and seeing the third Hobbit movie in 3D.

Have a great day.

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


February 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.

Hi dear friends. Not much going on today. DH shampooed the carpet yesterday so he took that stuff back then after breakfast I took a nap. We are going for a walk then to dinner with the Jeep club of Omaha. I don’t really care about going, but he really wants me to so I will. It’s bright and sunny here today so there’s a little walk coming on too!

Barbie: with my higher BP I’m trying to limit sodium too. I used to be very good when I ate so much fruit, but have to limit fruit because of the carbs now with diabetes. It’s never ending, isn’t it?

Stephv: good nsv!

Sassy: I am SOOO very sorry about the loss of your fur baby. They are all so special. Sending warm thoughts your way.

Joyce: let’s get together and plan our abduction of Sylvia asap! Yay for your nsv!

Kim; glad you are back safe and sound

Sharon I’m so sorry for your family problems! Unbelievable!

Cynthia: sending you hugs….you need them too

Viv: hope your family problems improve soon. I know you just want what’s best

Sylvia: please continue to improve! Fluids get retained during and after surgery, so it is not unusual to put on weight afterwards. Once you are moving around more, they’ll get lost! Be prepared though; Joyce and I will come abduct you if you don't get out of that place soon!

Barb: sending healing and peaceful thoughts to your neighbor and her family. That’s a tough one

Well Jane sent me a link for meniscus replacement, so that’s where I’m heading now. This seems awfully brief though! Hope you all have a grand day. Meg from Omaha where the snow is melting!

YAY!!!!!! Sylvia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A good Sunday! Cooked pork chops, green beans, steamed cabbage, rice & grave, and corn muffing for the family after church. I was good and only ate pork chops and the green beans and some cabbage. Love seeing the grand kids. They are so cute wanting to play tricks on us....ages 3 & 4.

Went to a Hibachi Restaurant with BIL & SiL last night. I do not like sitting with folks I don't know, the noise , etc. Told my Hubby that I can make the same at home. So now I feel like a party pooper. Gave half my food to Hubby.

Sylvia: Glad you're going home...best place for ya!

God, grant me peace to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things i can,
and wisdom to know the difference.

Judy in PA

Happy Sunday ladies. I am working today and weighed in since I am off the next couple days. Was not good, but today is a new day and start. Got my 72 oz water bottle with me so off to a good start.

Toni--Our CMA means Christian Motorcycle Association.

Judy--((Hugs)) Good for you getting things rescheduled right away.

Sylvia--How scary!! So glad you went to ER. Please take care and get lots of rest. Sending lots of ((hugs)) and prayers. I do not care how many patients they have that does not justify leaving you in the bathroom that long or having to get yourself back to bed. Talk to the charge nurse. I do agree that whenever anyone is in the hospital they need someone with them to watch things. The mistakes that get made scare me and I work in a hospital.

Sue--sending prayers and hugs. Hope scary for the parents and family.

Cynthia--sending ((hugs)) and prayers on the job. I know it is scary having to find another job.

Heather--I so enjoy reading all about your trip. you are seeing so many interesting things and love the picture. It does look like it was high up. Did you both ride the same elephant or each get your own?

CP--congrates on the loss. Keep up the good work. I like your jar idea and I think your goal of dance lesson's and New Year's eve is great.

Yanniejannie--HAPPY DANCE!! great news about DD.

Meg--How terrible they stole the pipes out of the house!!! This morning when DH went to get the car out of the garage, Someone had run into our fence in the back yard and it is all bent in. He thinks maybe he can pull it out and repair it. I would bet money it was our neighbors on the North. Ever since they moved in it has been one thing after another.

farmwifenmorn--sync your fitbit with MFP and it will share the information. That is how I have mine set up so don't have to long it.

wildfirmoons--sending hugs and prayers. Take it One Day at a Time. We are here for you.

Viv--sending (((hugs))) and prayers.

Margaret--Thanks for sharing the flower pictures, does remind me Sping is coming.

Dr katiebug--that is how I do my fitbit and MFP and it works great for me

sassy aus Autria--So sorry to hear abut your furbaby. Sending lots of (((Hugs))).

Sharon--My ex MIL called the police on me once a week during my divorce from her son. They had to come out everytime and it got to be a joke. To bad as the child should be first and sounds to me like the child is in the best place at this time with you and DS.

Barbie--Thanks I needed that!

Barb--sending prayers for your neighbor. We just never know what the day will bring.

Well I am all caught up with the posts. So time to get something done. Remember ladies the most important thing is not to give up. One Day at a Time.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Hi to all: Gray gloomy day today. Have been to church and sung. Had to go early to practice as we are singing tomorrow for the funeral of one of our choir members. He died of colon cancer complicated by cystic fibrosis.

Went to the symphony last night. It was a pops concert, the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber, Stephen Sondheim and others. There were two singers, a tenor and a soprano. The soprano was good but the tenor was awesome. He brought tears to my eyes when he sang Music of the Night and Bring Him Home.

yanniejannie - Congrats to DD. Now the work will begin. Veterinary courses are no easy thing. We have a vet near here who specializes in horses and is nationally known. He often has vet students doing clinicals with him.

Sylvia - So glad you are going home. Agree with others, best to have an advocate when in a medical facility.

Here is a little paraphrase of the serenity prayer that my counselor gave me:

God grant me the patience to accept the people I cannot change,
the courage to change the one I can
And the wisdom to know that one is me.

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

stats for the day:
walk-skip- 65min, 14.38average pace, 4.1speed, 0-1.0incline - 4.4miles = 319cal
walk/jog yogi, round school track & back home- 44.31minutes, 2.35miles = 200cal
total 519cal

i am feeling a lot better now, thanks for everyones thoughts and concerns, that is sweet. i didn't push it today, i was walking on the treadmill and skipping.. good music does that to you. if you haven't tried it, you should give it a go. when i skip to the beat of a song, my heart rate can get as high as when i am jogging, depending on the speed of the treadmill. Yogi, the one in the middle of my profile pic., needed to burn some energy so i took him for a walk and found a ball and threw it. i did a slow jog and he would run right beside me.. he is turning out to be a good running buddy.
i looked up on the internet, foods to avoid when you have a stomach ache and things you should eat for one.
some of the DON'T eat that i remember were:
coffee
chocolate
spices (spicy foods)
processed foods
soda
fatty foods
booze (whaaaa)
some to EAT to help a stomach ache:
bananas
herbal tea
rice
toast
apple sauce
soup
crackers

man, i ain't kidding i thought i was going to die! i can tell i'm a little weak from not eating the way i should.. i have to stuff something down my throat. i am looking on the bright side, i lost 1-1/2 lbs LOLOLOLOL. and tomorrow, back in the saddle with riding to work.

Good evening everyone. I'm writing this from my own comfy bed, snuggled with Spot and Bruno. Life is SO good. Hubby is out walking with Molly, or she might be up here too. I took a pain pill before lying down. I normally just grit my teeth and do without any pain meds, but the post-op pain was pretty bad the day after surgery, and it scared me. The docs written instructions say "Don't wait till the pain is bad before taking the pain meds", so I'm trying to listen this time.

I got a huge shock when I got home. Hubby had cleaned the house! He even ran the dishwasher and vacuumed! All by his sweet little self! He said he knew I would do it when I got home if he didn't. Isn't he wonderful!

Well, I think I will take a nap now. Good night friends!

Sylvia

Hi Friends,
Heather: Have you ever considered being a travel writer? You have such a gift for bringing us a ‘words eye view’ of all the wonderful places you visit. Looking forward to your next installment.

Yanniejannie: Cheering for your DD! Bravo.

Katla: I admire how you are really amping up the intensity of your workouts…and having FUN.

Cynthia: Oh so sorry to hear your job news. Rumors of downsizing are beginning to circulate in my office, and it’s so unsettling. Glad your guy is beside you.

Sylvia: Sounds like you are getting better, but please rest.

Barb: Prayers going up for your neighbor.

Sassy: Sympathy on the loss of your fur-baby.

Barbie: I am going to print out the ‘no more excuses’ graphic and place it strategically where I can see it daily. Thanks!

Dogbydog: Woot woot! Great progress. Keep it up and come back and share how you’re doing it.

Meg: This freakishly warm February is going to spoil us! This weekend felt like Southern California weather.

Vicki: So upsetting to hear about your fence and especially the dishonesty of the people who damaged it. As my DH likes to say “what’s WRONG with people today?”

Sue in SD: Love the variation on the serenity prayer. This one really speaks to me.

Pipcd34: So glad you’re back to your perky self.

Lesley: Celery juice … agree it’s awful. Hope the other recipes are easier to take. Sorry about Mildred Beagle’s sneezing. Poor dear.

Lazy Sunday today. Watched Downton Abbey while on the recumbent bike, then did a set of exercises with ankle weights. DH is putting the final coat of paint on the bath cabinets. Our ‘weekend’ projects always take 3 times longer than normal because he is such a perfectionist. Since everything is out of the drawers and pulled out from under the sink, I splurged on some new storage drawers for the lower cabinet and goodies for the countertop. Can hardly wait to reorganize the space. Once we change out the lighting fixture, I’ll call this space ‘done’.

Stay well. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

Feb Goals:

1) Keep to under net 100 carbs per day
2) 80 oz of water per day
3) Add a few minutes of hand/wrist exercises every day
4) Meditate for minimum of 10 mins per day
5) Savor more, guzzle less. This aligns with my word for 2015: Mindfulness

Sylvia - I'm glad that you are home! I spent 5 days and nights in the hospital with my DH last October for a bowel obstruction I know what you went through was not fun. Back home will make a big difference in your recovery.

Pipcd34 - you are a trooper!

Barb from Louisiana - the seminar was great! It keeps our relationship with God and each other strong and exciting!

Sassy - sorry for your loss.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Nice walk with my dog - he was happy he got to check out all his favourite stops. Cleaned the deck off with the leaf blower. Made dinner.... 20 minutes on the rebounder with 2 lb weights....And I am so over the crap I ate today!! Never going to eat at A&W again!!

And now I am watching the Grammy's....

Goodnight everyone

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Back to logging after being off again and on again for the past 2+ years. I need to stay here so I can get healthy.
From beautiful, rainy Oregon.

Dogbydog123: Congratulations on the weight loss. Being half way to your goal is awesome! Sorry about the increase in Cymbalta. I hope that it eases your pain.
Sylvia: Yippee! You’re going home!
Bumblebeejec: I love that prayer! Thanks for posting!
Jennbya: Welcome! I hope you come often and that you grow to enjoy this community as much as I do.
Skuehn48: I like the paraphrase of the serenity prayer.
Pipcd34: So glad you are feeling better!
Sylvia: So glad you are home. Your doctor is right. Don’t wait until the pain is too bad before taking your pain medicine. You won’t be able to heal as well.

Thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes for my neighbor. It's hard to see her family going through all of this.

Did ok today with eating, but didn't exercise. I haven't felt well the last couple of days so I've just taken it easy. My DD#2 wanted to eat at Texas Longhorn tonight. I actually managed to eat within my calories! Yay!

Have to go to bed. Tomorrow is a work day!

Barb from South Louisiana

Goals for 2015:
* Continue to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
* Do something nice for someone every day, even if it's just to give a compliment
* Exercise at least 3x/week. Start out slowly and work up gradually
* Focus on eating healthy one meal at a time/one day at a time

Feeling better, still need to eat more, barely had 606 calories today, I had 200 calories more when I felt worse, and I burned 300+ more calories today. I gotta do better tomorrow.