WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

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

Good Afternoon, My friends,

Mary, MN, My heart goes out to you as I’ve been there, done that. I hope that our children don’t realize how much they can hurt us by their actions. Hopefully in time things will change for the better. *Hugs*

Sassy, I do think a couple of the healthy frozen dinners might be the thing I need. I just want a meal replacement since I know what snacks to take and to be honest, I’m not that much of a snacker. I might take a large salad that I can split up over a couple of meals too.

Macmatilda, Welcome and yes you posted correctly. If you are serious about this journey and want support, this is the place to be. Tell us a little about yourself and come in often.

Joyce, I had to laugh when you said you prefer a B&B. Years ago I won a Valentine’s prize on a radio station that included tickets to an Oldies Concert and a stay at a B&B. This was a house we drove past all the time and was very interesting looking, so I was excited. The host who was very large and very quiet, was quickly nicknamed, “Lurch” by DH. The large house was empty except for the three of us, and a little creepy. If we opened the door to our room, Lurch was there. When we came back from the concert late at night, Lurch was just inside the door. When DH got up in the middle of the night and went to the kitchen for a drink, Lurch was there. Needless to say, DH is over staying at a B&B. Joyce, you said, “I need to get my touche off the couch and get moving.” So I’m giving you a *nudge*, *push*, *shove*, like a good friend should do. You know you can do it again, so what are you waiting for???? We aren’t getting any younger, you know.

Katla, I hope that tummy straightens out quickly. When you said you thought it was from something you ate, for some reason it reminded me of the first (and only) time I ate kiwi fruit. It was sliced thin in a beautiful fresh fruit salad at a friend’s luncheon. With the first bite the kiwi got lodged in the back of my throat and I choked…not able to get any air…stopping everyone at the table with looks of concern. One was about to give me assistance when it finally dislodged and other than being scared half to death, I was fine. I don’t even know what kiwi tastes like because I have never been able to bring myself to eat it again. (Just glad it wasn’t a steak) lol

Allison, the new light fixtures will make a huge difference in the look of the rooms. Great that you got them at such a great price.

Chris, Great going on the new sweater. The nachos sound like they were worth it for such a nice visit with your friend... And as long as you really enjoyed them. We aren’t going to stop living while we are on this life journey, we are just mindful of what we are doing. Glad you had a great day!

Diana, Wonderful that you had a good trip and I know your son was happy you made it. Where in so Tex did he graduate?

Mary in MN, it does sound like you are going to be busy! I’m glad it’s you and not me. How wonderful that your DMIL is turning 90 and so active. I hope she has a great BD.

Carol NC, glad you were able to get some quality time with your friend. (Way to go on that savor. ) I figured that Miss Spot would adjust to her new home. Glad she likes it.

MTO, Terrific that you got the trainer and are doing so well. Keep it up and the pounds will follow.

Carol in Marietta, I just had to laugh when I read that you thought you could eat whatever you wanted during the 8 hours. (I’m not making fun of you) If that was the case, I know I could do some serious damage in 8 hours. But I also didn’t know that it said to cut out sugar, bread, potatoes, rice and wine. If you totally cut out all those things, I’d think you could eat during a 12 hour time frame and still lose weight? My biggest thing with the 8 hours is that I would have to have breakfast rather late. It took me so long to get used to eating breakfast, but now I eat it within about an hour of getting up. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Heather, I don’t understand. What does leaning back on the scale do?

Selena, Way to go! I’d do a happy dance too. That’s sad about your kids. But you did say they were teens when you divorced so that explains a lot. Don’t apologize for the post. We enjoy learning about each other, and anyone that wants can skip it.

Laurie, welcome to this great place for support and information. Come often and post whenever you feel like it. We are glad to have you with us.

Katla, Joyce, Sassy, and any others, thanks for the suggestions of food for my convention.

Did I just see that Pip peek her head in? Yeah!

Welcome to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

My wish for all of you is to have a wonderful and healthy day.

My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.

Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
Warm and sunny today. I do believe Spring is on the way.

I saw this and thought you all would enjoy.

Tina in MD

Mary,

Heck, I have no dignity left at this point, so nothing is too personal. Even in the hospital that was one of the two biggest problems. They said my entire large intestine was packed solid and hard as a rock. They debated for 5 days as to what to do about it and settled on doing pretty much nothing. They did give me one enema which produced some small success, and discussed another one but never did it. They also threatened me with that lemon-lime liquid laxative junk that you take before a colonoscopy, but never did that either. Once I was released, I took some milk of magnesia, which was a big mistake. That just made me throw up. I tried to do another enema on my own, but it was too hard to do to myself, and I wasn't about to ask hubby to help.

The doc this morning suggested maybe I should try some glycerine suppositories. Huh, never heard of those. So I rushed to walmart and bought a box. A whole $2 for 12. Thought these things can't work. But they did. At least the first one I tried worked better than anything up to this point. It was cheap, easy to use and didn't make me gag. So I'm hopeful. I wonder why they couldn't have done that in the hospital? Couldn't charge enough for it, I guess. Anyway, I intend to do another one every day till it's all worked out. Fingers crossed that it continues to work for me. Hopefully if I can get that under control I will be able to eat again. I think my body is saying "stop shoveling it in! I have no place to put it!"

Thanks for all your concern. If things don't work out soon I just might call the Mayo people.

Sylvia

Snow is melting here. Finally starting to get active again after having the flu. I am trying out a pedometer I got when I went to see Dr. Oz. Goal today is 3000-5000 steps because I am taking it slow as I recover.

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

MNMargaret

mollywhippet wrote: »

Mary,

Heck, I have no dignity left at this point, so nothing is too personal. Even in the hospital that was one of the two biggest problems. They said my entire large intestine was packed solid and hard as a rock. They debated for 5 days as to what to do about it and settled on doing pretty much nothing. They did give me one enema which produced some small success, and discussed another one but never did it. They also threatened me with that lemon-lime liquid laxative junk that you take before a colonoscopy, but never did that either. Once I was released, I took some milk of magnesia, which was a big mistake. That just made me throw up. I tried to do another enema on my own, but it was too hard to do to myself, and I wasn't about to ask hubby to help.

The doc this morning suggested maybe I should try some glycerine suppositories. Huh, never heard of those. So I rushed to walmart and bought a box. A whole $2 for 12. Thought these things can't work. But they did. At least the first one I tried worked better than anything up to this point. It was cheap, easy to use and didn't make me gag. So I'm hopeful. I wonder why they couldn't have done that in the hospital? Couldn't charge enough for it, I guess. Anyway, I intend to do another one every day till it's all worked out. Fingers crossed that it continues to work for me. Hopefully if I can get that under control I will be able to eat again. I think my body is saying "stop shoveling it in! I have no place to put it!"

Thanks for all your concern. If things don't work out soon I just might call the Mayo people.

Sylvia

I am not an expert,but want to put in a word for Mayo. My sis lives in Minn & Mayo is the only reason she has lived quite a while with congestive heart failure.They have wonderful care & a lot of experience with most medical conditions.Sis' Local Drs ans to her Mayo Dr.
Her MIL was also a patient there altho she lived in Wisc.I'm thankful that BIL insisted on Mayo for both.
Sylvia,the bowel can cause problems thru out the body.My thinking is sooner rather than later.
Better to get it taken care of than to end up back in surgery in a place that couldn't decide what to do! OK.....I will shut up......just know it's from concern & care. Pat

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New pic is Leah and her baby sister Makenzie

LOVE the dog photos after training, I look like that after boxing.
We cannot foster dogs as we are rural, 30Km from nearest shelter and 3 poisonous snakes on property and need to take care. Puppy is a staffy and Betty says "share doggy"
Did Wii Gold's boxing and Jeannette's cardio kick-boxing shortly = 536 cals.
Food at 4825
Grocery shopping soon, MUST make list
The solar light on Mildreds' grave shines all colours and can see ffom kitchen window at night.

Lesley in Tasmania

Today's joke of the day:



Two rather old retired racehorses are in a bar getting totally drunk. After about two hours the first racehorse says "You know.... when I was a young racehorse...from one hundred starts, I won (hic) 90 races, got 5 seconds and 5 thirds.... I am without doubt the greatest racehorse that ever lived....blah blah blah..."

In response to this and approximately a half an hour later the second racehorse responded, "Oh yeah...when I was a young racehorse...from one hundred starts, I won (hic) 95 races, got 2 seconds and 3 thirds.... I am the greatest racehorse that ever lived.... blah blah blah..."

Now it was about this time that the bartender (a greyhound) decided that they were drunk enough so he said, "I am sick of you two telling one another how great you are, you are both drunk and I am throwing you out of the bar, but before I do I want to let you know that when I was a young greyhound, from one hundred starts, I won 100 races, no seconds and no thirds."

The two racehorses were shocked and for 5 minutes sat with their mouths open until the fist racehorse finally said, "Isn't that amazing (hic)...a talking greyhound!"

Good evening everyone. What a beautiful day we had. The sky was so blue! I loved it!

I have been trying all day to compose this letter and every time I got stopped in the middle.

Sassy: My weight problems started when I was 13. It seemed to have happened overnight and has been an uphill battle ever since. I started this weight loss journey mid January 2015. I am 5'4 and weighted 210lbs. My goal calorie intake is 1410 each day. I try not to eat my workout calories. To date I have lost 20.2 pounds and weigh 189.8 (Not sure why MFP won't register it correctly). My short term goal is to loose another 10lbs by the end of April when I have to head to Washington DC for a business conference. My long term goal is to get to 145lbs.

Beth, Kennebunk ME

Lurking...no real news on my sister yet. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers for her!

Today was my first day at work after the 7 weeks at home. It flew by!

Sweet dreams to all!
Gail, metro ATL

I love this quote from the first entry The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

This happens to me with my weight loss plan all the time. I do really well most of the time but there are days when I just want to eat something and I go for the moment.
What I have found this time though is I'm not beating myself up over it. consequently I am doing so much better.

I want to join this team.

BA from Denver CO

Thanks guys for your boost of confidence. I just don't feel it in me though.

Sylvia, add me to another person that is pretty worried. You shouldn't have to depend on glycerin suppositories, although I am glad they worked some. Personally I would have you on a clear liquid diet but with some nutritional supplements like Boost just so that you can get all the electrolytes, proteins and stuff you need and have been so masterful in getting in your coking during your whole journey of weight loss. Just an FYI, during a clear liquid diet, you can't really eat anything low calories like sugar free jello. You have to eat the real stuff. i also worry about your old doctor retiring during all of this. Here's to praying your new one will be even better than the last one and do a very thorough exam of this situation.

Tina, the rescue I got my cat from sounds just like yours. The fee you pay for adopting pays for 'fixing' your animal before you get it, and making sure it has a clean bill of help, up to date on all vaccinations. We have about 4 rescue groups here in town and a couple in the neighboring town and they have their own foster events and then twice a year have a mass foster group. They have several events throughout the year as fund raisers, most involve walking so I always go to those with my daughter. They are about 1 mile walks because there are so many dogs walking and dogs make many, many stops to investigate the trees and each other. We have a lot of fun with them.

Our Sunday school class is having it's monthly lunch tomorrow. It is usually at some ones house, you just bring a sandwich and the host provides the rest but tomorrow it is a favorite restaurant of the classes. Last time we were there I ordered a stir fry which was good, chocked full of veggies and chicken but they don't have a nutrition data base at all and I just have to pick one form the data base. I think I will look at the children's menu and see if they have grilled chicken tenders. Now I would love to get a grilled cheese and mac n cheese of the kids menu! Bad Joyce.

Early morning tomorrow for early bedtime for me, Joyce, Indiana

Good morning everyone!

Sylvia: how are you today?

Yanniejannie: dog fun; always great to see!

Michele: sounds like you’re OK with the moving situation; that’s good.

Barbie and Katla: just a shout out.

For the horse lovers: a lovely photo showing why the horse clinic’s cash register is going to go ka-ching next week!



Hanging in here. Was under on my calories yesterday for the first time in a long time. Lots of work, plus I have to prepare that job interview for Thursday.


Cynthia :flowerforyou: