WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

50’s and light rain here in MD. Busy day at work, but left early to get another skin spot removed and checked. Dr visits take up more and more of your time as you age. The “respected elders” in my life do seem to have a lot of days with doc apts.

Beth in ME – fantastic weight loss that, 20 lbs since mid-Jan!

Cynthia – good luck with the interview.

Jan – spring is finally coming here in the mid-Atlantic. Hoping to see daffodils soon.

Sylvia – I love pottery and would love to see pics of your work too. Glad the glycerin worked, and yeah, why couldn’t the hospital try that? I think that no one in health care has time to pay attention to the big picture for a patient any more. They treat the thing on chart that you were admitted for or came to see them about, and can’t really put it all in perspective. Specialty medicine can do amazing things, but they do them in a vacuum. Glad your regular doc had some good ideas.

Mary – nice job on 140. You have put the effort in!

Sassy – “Choose your hard” is doing it for me lately, tks.

Welcome Kathleen,

Di (wow, good work!), love the meme.

Cindy in SoMD

Sylvia: I remember that joke and still love it!
Please take care of yourself. :flowerforyou:

Cynthia

Wednesday and decided NOT to train. Concious decision not to. Will clean house and go for walk after lunch.
I was restless last night but then had the strangest dream. I deamt Mildred and I were walking together and happy again, then we came to a gorge with a river in the bottom. I felt Mildred telling me I was NOT allowed to follow her but had a good life to lead still. She then jumped into the gorge, swimming under water and I heard her doggy laugh. Then I slept peacefully until 9am.

Hi gang. Wasn't I here yesterday? There are 98 new posts since I was last here. Bought some new clothes today, same size, but fun anyway and 4 pairs of shoes. My A1C was 6; not bad since my exercise is so limited! I want it under 6, but hey I'll take it. I'm exhausted because I haven't slept in 2 days, so I'm going to bed early. Take care all, healing thoughts and prayers to those who need them and high fives to all around! Meg

I just want to see my new ticker. My weight hasn't stabilized since the hospital, but I'm claiming it anyway. I need the mental boost.

I've been sitting, listening to an audiobook, and I'm bored senseless!

Cindy, as soon as the bowls are done I'll take some pictures and post them. I can't wait to see the kids bowls!

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Lesley I'm glad you had the dream of Mildred and that you had a peaceful sleep. And I'm glad you have such precious memories to relive.

Sylvia Glad you posted your ticker... you've done so amazing. I hope you're able to get your health issues sorted out sooner than later.

Marking my place for tomorrow.

Janet in Myrtle Beach SC: Your prayers for rain here in our part of the country are needed and welcome. Where does your DD live in Southern Oregon? My mom was a Janet. It is a pretty name.

Sylvia: Congratulations on a 130 lb loss! Your ticker should be lit up in neon! I’ve seen the ship joke before with a slightly different wording. The ship was US and the light house was Canadian. :bigsmile: I am glad you followed through with the doctor. I hope the test results are positive. I spent a number of years commuting to work while listening to audiobooks. I haven’t bought a new one in ages but made an exception when Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, by Diana Gabaldon, was released. I bought the book, read it then bought the audio and listened to it. I love her books and Davina Porter, her reader.

MN Margaret: I’m glad you’re feeling better. I hope you’ll get the rest you need.

Barbie: I’m glad to hear that you’re home and happy.

Meg: According to DH, who has been a diabetic for fifty years, an A1C of 6 is “pretty perfect.” Congratulations!

Pipcd: Your exercise stats are impressive. I hope you’re truly feeling better and not pushing too hard when rest is warranted.



I had lunch with my cousin this afternoon and it was grand. We talked about things that are affecting us now and about the past. I’m glad she’s moved back to the area. This evening I spent time getting ready for our trip to visit DD. I got some things organized, but there is still a lot to do. We have all day tomorrow to finish packing. I’m planning to spend some quality time at the gym. It will have to hold me for a while. Then I’ll pack.


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


March 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.

Michele, the reason about the jello on a clear liquid diet is that the very few foods you are allowed have to really count as far as nutrition ridden calories, carbs and protein. So with diet jello all you are doing is putting something clear in your stomach but that is all. You are right, when I had my colonoscopy I lived on gatorade, regular jello, popsicles, yucky broth and the first one I had they allowed me to have a beverage like Boost.

Sylvia, you are not making to much of all this. A bowel obstruction is a serious thing to be taken seriously. Since your doctors didn't take it to seriously, it is your job to do so. Ask anyone who has had to have a temporary colostomy performed on them because of a bowel obstruction. Or a perforated colon because of it and had a near fatal infection. It is serious. We love you to much, your son needs you, those precious grand kids need you.

Had a very nice lunch with the ones who could come today to our Sunday school lunch. Last time I was there I had the oriental chicken stir fry. I have seen my BIL eat it at Bob Evans and it looked about twice the size of the serving, so I used their entry and said 1/2 portion. It was still a lot of sodium but since I need sodium, I didn't worry that much. But I have really put in the water today. I'm not satisfied with my water intake until my pee is absolutely clear. There were only 6 of us at lunch and we all agreed that it was nice only having a small group since we could all talk to each other more. When the whole class is together at some ones home it is usually two tables and when we have had it at the restaurant before they line the tables in a big line and you can't holler down to the end of the table a friend.

Joyce, Indiana

Good morning everyone!

Lesley: what an amazing dream!

Meg: hope you slept.

Sylvia: glad to hear from you. Agree with Joyce and the others!

Sharon: sorry to hear about your problems. It sounds like you are taking the right steps. Re Chico sitting: have you tried just moving a treat backwards above his head? They almost always sit. Then you just keep doing it once in a while while saying “sit”. Is Chico older, though? I know dogs who have trouble sitting because of arthritis.

Woke up too early this morning and was tense. Probably because of the job interview tomorrow. Last night I made a resume, which I haven’t done in years, and I did not enjoy it (kept wondering whether it was done “right”).

Hope we all have a good day.


Cynthia :flowerforyou:

Alison: (hugs)

Sylvia, congrats and you sound great! Take care of yourself....

Cynthia

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Barbie, I love that quote. That is exactly how I feel about my life journey. If I compete with someone it only sets me up for failure. If I compete with myself, I know I can keep trying until I win. When I started this journey I hadn’t exercised since rehab from my back surgery, 11 years ago. There was no way I was going to do what all of you do, but I started with baby steps and have beat my best on a number of occasions. I can feel the results of my work which only gives me incentive to do more and better. I look at it as a win-win. Thank you for that quote and all the great quotes and words of inspiration that you share.

Meg, good for you on the new clothes. I’ll bet they aren’t the same size as when you first started. I love new clothes but shopping wears me out.

TNToni, I know what you mean about the number of posts. I wouldn’t hurt to be a speed reader.

Sylvia, you have done an incredible job and I know it hasn’t all been easy. I’d show that ticker too!! Way to go, go, go!! And “Overweight” is Fantastic!!! I will be ecstatic when I get there. I think “obese” is such a dirty word.

Katla, my DD lives in Shady Cove which is NW of Medford. Very little town from what I gather. She says OR is just absolutely beautiful and I hope to visit one day. Your quote by Edison is one thing that has gotten me over my next mini-goal. It has taken a while but today I was finally under 190 pounds. Wooo Hoooo! Happy Dance.

Sassy, I hope it’s just allergies but I’m with you on the Vitamin C and Zinc. If I even have the hint of a cold, I start sucking on Cold Eeze. That works great for me.

Joyce, the luncheon sounds so nice. I agree that a small group is better so you can visit with everyone.

Sharon, I used to love the walks around the neighborhood when everyone was out and lots of visiting going on. I will pray for you and DH. It does sound like it could be early Alzheimer’s, as they can get just mean from time to time. Unfortunately they can get violent on occasion also. My DMIL had it and I pray every day that DH doesn’t get it. It is such a sad and terrible condition. Maybe Chico just has too much fun stuff going on to be bothered with sitting?

Allison, that is one of the problems with getting quotes from contractors. Always trying to up-sell. I hope you can find what you need at a reasonable price.

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.

It is finally in the 70’s here. Are any of you in the Frozen North getting warmer and is the snow beginning to melt? I sure hope so for your sake. I’ve been afraid to say it out loud but *in a whisper* I do think spring has arrived in SC. I actually slept with the window opened in my room last night. I always know when I do that, I’ll suffer from allergies, but it is worth it. I slept so well with fresh (but damp) air in the room

Have a Glorious Day, my friends. Remember that our attitude controls much of it.

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,

Good morning ladies!

I go away for 1 day and I have 41 posts to read! Well I will have to do that later today and then it will probably be 82! Hugs to all that need them, welcome to the newbies, and congratulations to your successes. Today my DMIL and I are off to the dentist, hair Dresser, then to visit her classmate in Grand Forks, whew! She is like an energizer bunny! My hope is I can make healthy food choices from restaurants. Yesterday I had to eat what mom made which included sherbet and a lemon bar. And Clean my plate!

Have a great day everyone! Hopefully I will be able to check in while I wait for DMIL.

Mary from Minnesota

After years of being on Weight Watchers or another diet, doing Dietbet, my main goal for March is to not set any limits with the exception of food. I am not doing anything too restrictive. I set my parameters for 1.5 lbs loss a week. I am allowing MFP to increase my food with exercise (something I would never do in the past). I will workout, maybe 3-4 times a week, I will try to push myself to do heavier lifts or increase my speed on the treadmill. I wanted to give up the scale this month but I am so addicted I have to weigh myself everyday.
My March goals:
Work on my self esteem (seems to go hand in hand with my weight) I will tell myself that I am worthwhile. I will not berate myself if I eat something I think I shouldn't be.
Work on my finances. Just like your quote about wanting something the most or in the moment. I have to remember what I heard from Suze Orman. Today's desire equals tomorrow's debt.
Good Luck everyone!