WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Okay, my NSV is that I am spring cleaning for the next couple of days and thought I would try on some of my long awaited summer outfits I haven't worn in over 3 years surprise, most of them are way too big for me! some of the clothes that I haven't wore for about 7 years that I never thought I would get into actually fit me now, but I still have 19 pounds to go until I hit my goal weight so I guess I might have to go shopping! Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

yeayyyyyyyyyy... I will admit.. I probably need to as well but I don't.. but vegas will be here b4 you know it and I better have some clothes for that

You! Not I unless you are inviting me to come with hahaha!

Mary from Minnesota

Tuesday. Pensions in bank so grocery shopping today and walking only
I slept really well until 9am as so comfy this morning
Wii Biggest Loser was yoga yesterday, oh my.
Food is 1874 due to fish and chips on wharf, treat day
It was good for Stan and I to talk about Mildred, tears no more. I see her solar light shining different colours on her grave and still say good morning to her.
Lesley in Tasmania

Alison: Your DGD is one day and three years older than my DGD. We’re in CO to celebrate her birthday.

Cynthia: Congratulations on your new job! I am dancing with you in spirit.

Heather: Congratulations on completing a big typing job! I hope you’ll enjoy editing and formatting. You’ll be using your brain in a different way for those jobs. I hope you have some fun with it. The news about your ex is worrying. I’m glad to hear you contacted his friend and will get to see them both. Good news on the headphones. We have Sennheisers and they do a great job for us. I use them often to watch TV shows without annoying DH. Outsourcing call centers for problems to countries with non-native speakers is hideous. I’m angry right along with you.

Yanniejannie: Thanks for your good wishes. Things are going along well at this point. I had a brain-sag yesterday, and since the altitude is about the same as it was the day before I think fatigue was the main cause of slow thinking. Altitude can’t be counted out. It could be that the lack of oxygen was causing the fatigue. Need oxygen! I live at 50 feet above sea level and am now at 5026.

Janet: Good luck at the Moose meeting. I bet you will do fine this time.

Carol: Increasing meds is a good option. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

Carey in Edmonton: I LOVE the Mark Twain quotation. I’m going to save it!

Dr. Katie: I hope the interview will give you enough information to make a good decision about the job.

Chris in MA: It is a wonderful idea to visit your friend on your trip to visit your mom.

Sylvia: It sounds to me as though Home Depot did not send competent installers and I think you should take it up with them. I am mad on your behalf. I love today’s lawyer joke. I read it to DH and he laughed out loud.

Jane: Moving is always complicated and frustrating. I hope you end up comfortable and happy.

Kim: It is good to see you post. Congratulations on a positive experience with your new doctor.



DD is on her way here with the grandkids, and we’ll be having dinner together then a swim later. If DH behaves I may let him off without punishment. He has been griping about the kids and the possibility he could catch what they just had.

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.

fanncy - i wish i could, if i won the lotto, i would invite a bunch of you guys!!! we would have a blast. but unfortunately, i don't play, so i'll never win

And I love how you all share on this thread, I feel like I am amongst friends.
Thanks,
Maryl from Michigan. (Aunt Annette, my sign in name, is my twin sister)

Quick hello before movie night with DH and DS - Five weeks with MFP and I remain at 8 lbs lost. I would REALLY like to count the 2 oz. lost since last week, but as soon as I put on my earrings... those 2 oz. don't count anymore. My first thought was one of real discouragement, because most days last week I was well under my calorie limit. Even on days over it was less than 300 cal... grrrr!
- Instead, I went to town and bought a FitBit Flex. Still have to figure out how the dang thing works, but I shall prevail!!
Sassy - That mock apple crisp sounds delicious and I will likely go to bed thinking about it.
Beautiful weather today, unseasonably warm for this time of year. All the snow in my picture a few days ago has melted. Our trees were humming with honeybees this morning and the birds are singing. Spring is here!
Hugs to you all!
Selena
Utah

Did 20 minutes of yoga, held my plank for 2 min 40 seconds, and then took the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do some HIIT. Haven't done that in a while

Before exercising went to Lowe's Foods just to get items on sale (cheese, they have the oat bran that I need), stopped to get gas because I thought I had 5 cents credit but seems I didn't so since I didn't need it that badly, I'll wait to buy it at Sam's

SSC - eggplant/plum with taupe sounds really nice

Beth - thanks for the soy sauce recipe. I don't like the high sodium in regular soy sauce. The only probem I can see is that I don't use a whole lot at a time, I wonder how long it'll keep in the refrigerator? Maybe a small amount can be frozen?

barbie - how wonderful your stepdaughter called you after so long!

Janet - Many times I like to prelog, too, just to see where I'm at so far that day. I'm a member of Sam's Club mainly for the gasoline discount. Sometimes I will go there to get food if I'm preparing for a large group, but I very seldom do shopping for us mainly because you have to purchase such large quantities. AND...they don't accept coupons. Loved the saying, so very true. I'm going to constantly remember that one

Went outside (it's so beautiful). The skimmer was FULL. Vince figures this afternoon we'll put two bags of salt in the pool. But before that we have to take out the furniture...yea!!!!! Unfortunately, I can't seem to talk him into opening the pool (not yet, anyway)

After lunch with the Newcomers Thursday stopped at the ceramics place to just put the final coat of paint on the legs of the praying mantis. Well....while he was there Vince saw something he liked. He said that he'd paint it (miracles do happen!). So I called the other place to have the mold poured.

Sylvia - when we lived in the Poconos, we had a gorgeous view of the Delawater Water Gap. the kids would climb the red maple trees as high as they could and just look out at the view. It was spectacular. I hate to say this...but once our cat brought in a rabbit. the thing died behind our buffet. For the longest time there was this HORRIBLE smell in the house. I couldn't put a finger on where it was coming from. I tried everything..Lysol, burning scented candles...nothing worked. Then we moved the buffet for another reason and found the decomposing body. After that...no smell. What kind of dishwasher are you getting? Hope the old one works for you and you don't have water leaking out. Let us know

Liz - I very very rarely eat fast food. As a matter of fact, I think the last time I had any was a few years ago when we went to a Wendy's (because they're close to the condo) and had the chili

I usually get up around 6 but try to stay up with dh who usually doesn't get to bed until 12 or so. Sometimes I don't make it

terri - off to senior bowling in a few. Next week is the last week of the winter season. vince is sad that we're not going to be there. See, they're having the lunch "catered" which I think translates into the bowling alley is going to be providing the food, which means everything deep fried. I would have brought my own food, but we'll be helping Jess move so we won't go. Not that I'm sad or anything

A few months ago I noticed a bump on my hand (right below the wrist). It didn't hurt any and I didn't give it any further thought. Then, in Feb. I got my first Prolia injection and a few weeks afterwards (how do I explain it?) the thumb joint doesn't bend as easily as on the other hand. Its almost like I want to crack the knuckle. Well, last night I remembered that years ago Denise had a ganglion cyst on her hand, and I seem to remember that they had to aspirate it. I showed it to Vince and he thinks that maybe the thumb nickle is related to the lump on my hand. Well...it doesn't hurt but it's more of a pain in the neck, so I'm going to go to the MD tomorrow just to have it checked out.

cynthia - big congrats on the job. Now tell us ALL about it!!

Heather - doing a happy dance for you finishing your typing. I can see you dancing now.

Carol in NC - when Jessica got her license, that's when Clairol and I became the best of friends! Good luck to you

drkatiebug - My vote is for you to take the other job, even tho it doesn't pay as much. It seems that this job has lots of advantages for you

Chris - you rock! Where in NJ is your mother?

Well, we took the furniture out of the pool shed, added 40 lbs of salt and a gallon of acid to the pool. Oh, we also put the handrail covers on the handrails. Cheryl - was it you who suggested "off the Wall" to get tiles clean? Exactly how is it used?

Beth - the moose is a fraternal organization. My father was the "Grand Moose" at his local lodge. It's sort-of like the Elks

Mary - fantastic NSV! Sounds like a clothes shopping experience is due

After exercising tomorrow I'm going to go to the ceramic place to work some more on my Praying Mantis. Vince wants me home by 11 (they open at 9), so I'm not sure how much I'll get done, but at least I'll get some done. I can do some more Thursday afternoon. Then in the afternoon I have a MD appt.

Michele in NC

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Allison, where will you go when Tom retires?

Carol NC, I do the same thing with recording TV shows. I get too impatient sitting through commercials and if they are on it just encourages me to take a trip to the kitchen. Not a good idea. Why does your son have to have a DL for his job? They won’t have him driving will they? I think it’s wonderful that he is going to be working with the homeless. How far is Ashville from you? I can’t remember how far you are from Charlotte and I know how far it is from there. I’m pulling for you to shake the depression along with the others that suffer from it. It is such a dark and powerful thing. Big Huggs.

Pip, I can’t even imagine “running for 5 miles”> You are the bomb!

DrKatie, in reading about your job opportunity, it sounds like this is something you’d like to do. If it is, then go for it. If you don’t “need” the money then it’s no biggy that it pays squat. Like you said, it might open doors.

Chris, that is a great suggestion about taking pictures of things that we have a hard time getting rid of. I had a crocheted bed spread that my grandmother had made. It needed repair that I don’t have the skills to do and it was so heavy that I would have never used it. I sold it at a garage sale for $30 and my neighbor saw it at an antique shop a few days later priced at $150. I do wish I had taken a picture of it. How wonderful that you got the validation on your weight loss! I’m still waiting on mine and I’m down 37 ½ pounds. Your trip to include seeing your BFF sounds great. Wish I had a hubby that was a gourmet cook.

Heather, sorry about your wi fi bill, but I did have to laugh to myself when I realized all your call centers are in India, too. You know you are welcome to vent to us whenever you need.

Sylvia, sorry about the dishwasher. Just a word of caution: Years ago we set the dishwasher and went upstairs to get ready for bed. DD came to our room and said it was making a funny noise. (Her room was over the kitchen) We went down to check on it and it was shooting fire out a hole in the middle of the door. We feared it could have caught the house on fire if we hadn’t gone to check on it. That is the only time I’ve ever had to use a fire extinguisher. We had not had any trouble with it, but now we only run the dishwasher when we are going to be downstairs with it.

Terri, the egg white McMuffins are good if you’ve never tried them and about the lowest in calories. Isn’t it fun to win stuff?

Pip, you watch your language Damit! Ohhhhhhh that picture is so cute with the flower behind (ok, in front of) the ear.

Sylvia, you outdid yourself with that joke. Too funny! I had a friend that got into an argument with a guy and the guy said, “listen, my brother is an attorney”. My friend, in his face said, “I don’t care, my brother is a professional boxer.” Well it was funnier when the friend told us.??? Glad that your DH is fun. It makes life so much more enjoyable. You must have picked a good one just like I did.

Beth, yes, I belong to The Women of the Moose. It's affiliated with the Moose Lodge, a fraternal organization like the Elks. We have all privileges at the Moose Lodge but mostly do Charity work; both for the Moose charities and local charities. Oh and good for you that the grocery was out of salted English toffee?

Mary, congrats on the clothes fitting as they do. It’s a blessing and a curse, when you find you have nothing that fits. Way to go and have fun shopping.

Pat, great going on the sky light. Aren’t they the best in a bathroom? We had one in one of our homes but it was rather large and by mid-morning in the summer, the heat would run us out. Now we have a transom window over the shower and I like it too. Love some natural light.

Katla, thanks and I did do fine at the Moose tonight. You just have a wonderful time with the grandkids. Gosh I hope DH behaves so he can get off punishment.

Mary in MI, welcome back and good for you that you haven’t gained. I think I’ll be here long after I reach my goal so I have the support for not gaining.

Meg, I like your idea of getting rid of an outfit every time you get a new one. Duh, I hadn’t thought of that. I just keep getting rid of things that are ridiculous too big. I don’t want to buy more than I must until I lose more weight and have noticed my closet is looking a little sparse. Think I’ll start doing it your way. Thanks.

Selena, don’t get discouraged. Just get more determined. This thing works but not always at our preferred pace. Since you don’t have as much to lose as some of us, it may just be a little slower going. Good for you on the FitBit. I have no idea how they work, so can’t help, but if it encourages you to move more then it is what you need. Hang in there and good luck!!

Michel, glad you are going to doc to get your hand checked. When I was a kid, if you had a ganglion (on the back of the wrist) “they” said to whack it with a bible. I don’t know if that ever worked but I heard it a number of times. You know we are dying to see a picture of the praying mantis.

Quote for the day: Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.


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

Cynthia: Look at what I got for doing the happy dance in my chair for you from MFP!! WIN! lol "You've earned 40 extra calories from exercise today"

Yannie: So glad you're feeling better. APPLES are awesome! They are the source of practically every loving, memory i have. The scent and taste of baked apples always takes me to a happy spot! OMGoodness I have a funny from my childhood!

My mom has 3 sisters, so between the gals there are 11 of us cousins. Anyhoo, when we were kids our moms thought it would be fun to go apple picking at the local orchard. So while our mom's were all jibber jabbering while plucking their fare, my cousins and I tore off to the opposite side of the orchard. We had gotten an idea that we thought would be hilarious. We all climbed up this one apple tree and started eating the apples WHILE they still hung on the tree, leaving only the cores hanging. We got through about half a tree before our mom's found us...Shocked, appalled (?), and yanked us all down. Needless to say we left in a bit of a hurry never to return to THAT orchard.

Carol in NC: Hopefully with the boy getting his license he can take over the "Errands" part of your day. That would give you an hour back to yourself in the evenings. Your evenings sounds like my busy days. I would be run down and exhausted too if I were that busy every night after working all day. Also wouldn't it be more feasible to do the "prep/pre-pack" of foods once or twice a week? Say on Sundays you cook a breakfast casserole that would be 8 breakfasts. Freeze half the pan for the following week or the one after. Put the other 4 remaining in the fridge to nuke and eat through the week. You could also whip up a lot of yummy healthy breakfasts in your Crockpot and set it to low over night, so that by the time you wake breakfast is done. Eat store the rest in the fridge to alternate with your breakfast casserole...lol Oatmeal is a super crockpot breakfast. If you'd like I can message you with a few recipes and ideas.

If your having healthy dinners, is there any reason why when your cleaning up from dinner you cant pack some for lunch the following day? Thats what I did when I worked.

PiP: I knew your'd be right back at it! I'm so happy your feeling better.

Carey:
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain" I love that!! It goes right along with my thought processes of; Nothing to it but to do it! & You'll never know unless you TRY. Scribbling that one down! Thank you.

DrKatieLOVEbug:

"but it might be fun and might open some doors to opportunities that do pay well. At the very least, it will create good will and will definitely be a service to those for whom I would be working."

Any job i do or take the above criteria must be met, or I wont do it. Good luck on this! I hope you tell us more because I am intrigued.

Chris on Ma: Your a lady after my own heart. I love how you take negatives and turn them into positives. This trip is a perfect example! Enjoy!

I would love to hear more about this wine tasting/ pasta bar bridal shower, the name alone sounds like a great time!

I'm sure you were stunning! Thrilled that others acknowledged that fact too.

Heather: I think that is awful of BT! I cant believe there is no way to track or trace how you use these "lots". My cynic thinks this company does this more oft then not. Especially with them saying January, the month that is usually noted as the climatic end of the Holiday season. Betcha most customers don't even ask questions when they see December or January as a higher bill. Give it to them, make them prove it. If they cant how can they charge you more? what court would allow such a thing?? As you can clearly see, I am appalled for you! grrrrrrrrrr

Sylvia: I would be calling HOME DEPOT to get me some competent installers out. Better Business Burea here I come. Or hey some cities have a news caster to help those who may of been took or rooked. what would it cost to call?

I live for goofy happy moments with my husband! Fortunately for me they are often!

Mary in MN: WOOT! Best NSV ever! I cant wait to shop in my closets again!

Katla: What is it with Grandpa's??!!?? Two modes Grumpy or Gregarious... Its time to tell Mr. Man to snap out of it and enjoy the very reasons you both took this trip. Buy him some pocket sanitizer wipes and be done. Whats the alternative? Ohhhhhhhh wait I got it, have grand-daughter call and in her sweetest most lovable voice tell him; " Come on Grandpa be a Jolly-maker not a belly-acher!! " HaH! lol I'm sorry, I really do think I am a lot funnier then most people give me credit for.

Selena: 8 pounds in 5 weeks is awesome! Your body is more then likely saying; "Hey, I'm pretty good here. You keep doing all the good things you are and I will catch up with you I promise!" Without being able to see your eats its really hard to offer any help other then that. Good luck with your Fitbit, seems a lot of our ladies here are using that one. I myself am loving my JawboneUP24. Will upgrade it next year maybe then give the one I have to someone who needs it.

I can't wait for Spring to Sprung here!! It's coming though we are in the 40's hitting 50... YaY!!

Kim: I am just now starting to plan my Balcony Garden for this year! I'm so excited!! I love love LOVE my balcony. Flowers galore, fruits, veggies, candles, twinkle lights, and living privacy trellis's. Plus my barbi-que! ( My name is Barbi ) Yep, sorry pretty darned excited to start on that ...lol

Michele: How fabulous that Vince is getting interested in ceramics with you! I love doing things with Alex. We are always surprised at some of the things we do...Okay, maybe that should read; he is always surprised at some of the things I do. And I'm surprised he lets me rope him into it. lol

Meg: That is a smart idea with the outfits! What I am doing in preps for something like that is; I have Reversed all the hangers in mine and my hubbys closet. When we wear something it goes back in correctly, the way that hangers normally would. After 1 full year of seasons any hanger that is still in the reverse position will be pulled out and given to charity.

DamitJanit!! Ever since I've seen you and your rowing machine activity in my feed mine has been calling me! I am not thanking you now for this at all! Owie... Once I start seeing sexy, strong, shoulders, and a long lean back....Ohhhhhhhhhhhh girlie friend, I will be singing your praises then by golly! HaH!

Barbie Best NSV anybody could ever get. To have touched a child, leaving your mark of love at such a tender age. That she has kept you in her heart for so long ~getting all misty here~ That she was so moved to reach out and reconnect with you. Sharing her joy and her family with you. It doesn't get much more beautiful than that. Quite a testimony to who you are.

Pant...pant...pant is there anytime left for me? Who is going to read this book?? lol

I am feeling So so so much better today and ready to get back at it! YaY! My scale has been so super wonky with being sick. I am really looking forward to seeing what the scale says these next 2 WI's. If I take it at its word it will go something like this.. 4 pounds down, then next week 5 pounds gained. lol I don't even care because I know I am doing what is best for me inside and out daily. I am going to be getting stronger, and fitter no matter if the scale agrees with me every week.

Oh I have an NSV too!! My body has finally adjusted to the extra water intake! Back down to 1 middle of the night potty run. Awwwwwww it really IS the little things in life that can either make or break your day. Look for your little things ladies you'll find em!!

Sincerely,
Sassy aus Austria
• If you want it, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.

• Being Fat is Hard.
Losing Weight is Hard.
Maintenance is Hard.

Choose Your Hard.

barbiecat wrote: »

Welcome to a friendly community of women. The name says Women ages 50+ but all women are welcome. I hope that those of you who are new will become part of this community. None of us is able to manage this journey to health and fitness alone.

How did you do with your goals or resolutions for February?
What goals or resolutions have you chosen for March?

Sign your post with your name or alias and your geographic location so we can get to know each other better.

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

My quote for 2015 (and the last six years)--- The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.


My word for 2015 is "now"---I won't wallow in the past or waste time worrying about the future

February Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*walk 19,000 steps a day (this is higher than last month)--every day
*strength training twice a week (this is the one I still haven't accomplished) --about once a week
*get the income tax numbers compiled and mailed to the accountant--done
*Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good--this goes well with my happiness commandment to "Lighten up"--well done

March Resolutions
*walk 19,000 steps a day--same as last month
*strength training twice a week--same as last month --
* find and use two new low sodium recipes
*finish sorting the slides
*don't expect praise or recognition

TJJ1234 You just did!

Though it is NOT official until you do this; Sign your post with your name or alias and your geographic location so we can get to know each other better.

Sincerely,
Sassy aus Austria
• If you want it, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.

• Being Fat is Hard.
Losing Weight is Hard.
Maintenance is Hard.

Choose Your Hard.

Just a quick hello. If you use a protein supplement(I do),you might want to read this article.Pat

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmorrell/2015/03/12/lawsuits-say-protein-powders-lack-protein-ripping-off-athletes/

Good morning!

Janet - Asheville is 3 to 3 1/2 hours from me, BUT only 40 minutes from my family (parents, brother, niece) so he will have family close by. Andrew won't be driving the kids around or anything--have to be 23 (I think) for that--but he will need to be able to run errands, check out sites for staging things, etc.

Sassy - Generally, I do batch cooking on the weekends and freeze individual portions. They're handy for grabbing out of the freezer to pack for lunches or for quick dinners. When I say prepping, I mean that I decide what I'm going to eat the following day, put my refrigerated items all together in one place in the fridge, put bread, crackers, etc. into ziploc bags so they're ready to go in the lunch bag, get my fruit for the day and put it beside my lunch bag along with the bread, and generally have everything ready so that it takes me only a couple of minutes to grab everything and have it ready to walk out the door. The only cooking prep I might do is if I want eggs for breakfast, I will fry a couple and put them in a container or boil some eggs (I make enough for a few days of the boiled ones). For example, yesterday I had cottage cheese and canned fruit for breakfast so I put the can of fruit beside my lunch bag and the cottage cheese right in front in the fridge. For morning snack, I had yogurt--stacked on top of the cottage cheese. For lunch I had PBJ--I keep peanut butter and jelly at work so I just needed bread so that went into a ziploc and beside the lunch bag. For afternoon snack I had cheese and crackers so the crackers went in a ziploc bag and the cheese on top of the yogurt. Along with all of that, I set out an apple and an orange to eat with lunch and/or snack. All of that varies depending on my mood and what kind of food I have/want. The biggest time consumer is planning it all out so that I don't get ravenously hungry during the day yet have enough calories for dinner. If you have recipes you want to shoot my way, feel free! I'm always trying to find new combinations and add something to my repertoire! And, even though I would love for the boy child to take over some of the errands, he is away at school and only home occasionally. I love your "sassy" attitude towards life!

Thanks to everyone on the depression issue. I see my therapist on Friday so I hope she will have some insights as well as recommendations as to increasing my meds. This is the longest it has stayed with me in a couple of years. As some of you may remember, springtime is a depression trigger for me. Also, it is my six month check up to see if I have anything else growing in my breasts. I don't dread the mammogram because it hurts, but because it has revealed too many things over the past few years.

I went for a walk yesterday after work that was at my speed since I was by myself. It felt good to stretch my legs out in a natural stride and getting my heart rate up enough to breathe hard! Maybe enough of those walks will kick the depression in the butt!

Kim - I'm sorry y'all are struggling so with drought. We've had our droughts here and they're miserable, but this has been the wettest winter I can ever remember. I sure do wish Mother Nature had seen fit to be a little more even handed with the rain.

Heather - Congratulations on getting your typing done! I know you must feel good about yourself to have accomplished the self discipline to get it done.

I'm going to see if I can get some work done now. I didn't sleep much last night and have a very upset stomach this morning so I really feel like lying down on the floor and taking a nap! I hope everyone has a great day!

Carol in NC

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

Top of the Morning Ladies, and Happy St Patty's Day.

Joyce, I think it was very kind of you to use your internet time to help do research for your FB friend. You know that karma will repay your kindness. I agree with you about the sizes. There is nothing “normal” about a size 2, 4 or 6! I’m just sayin’. Glad you had fun on your shopping trip with sis. If you have moved out of the obese weight, you’d better consider yourself normal and start looking in the mirror. You have done a great job and need to acknowledge yourself, lady. *hugs*

Sassy, You can send me some of your crockpot oatmeal recipes. (please) I just realized while reading your great post, that all of my breakfast casserole recipes are waaayyy fattening. I could use some of them too. I love the idea of having something I can heat and eat for breakfast. You are in rare form today and have already brightened (was bright to begin with) my day. About the rowing, I don’t actually have a rowing machine. I have a Cardio-glider which is a cross trainer that does the whole body, but the rowing machine is the closest thing I could find in the exercise data base. Since I don’t add back my exercise calories, I figured it didn’t make too much difference?? It has been in my bedroom for years and used on and (mostly) off over the years. The funny thing about it is that when it’s used as a clothes rack, my damn body feels no benefit from it. Go figure. You get going, girl! I want to hear you sing. BTW, I totally agree that it is the little things in life that give me joy and even excitement. Sometimes we just have to look and notice the wonderfulness in our life.

TJ, Welcome. You have joined and now we’d love for you to tell us a little about yourself. Also it’s nice if you sign each post with whatever you want us to call you and a general location. Some of us are just nosey and want to know what country and what time zone you live it. This group of ladies is very supportive and from all over the world. Come often.

Allison, that “person” that put your bridge under her desk is an A-1 *kitten*. How dare she. I so feel for you having to work with someone like that. I hope you didn't tell her that you found it and took it. Glad you aren’t going to get bent out of shape worrying about something you have no control over. All that would do it take you down. Good for you!!

Yannie, isn’t it wonderful to see new life popping up in the spring? On our front porch we have 3 columns with molding at the top of each. Yesterday DH found that birds have built nests at the top of two of them. Mommy birds are going in and out, so thinking we may have baby birds in our future.

Carol, I’m so proud of you for taking that walk. If you can do it often, hopefully that would be a help for the depression. It is such a Catch 22 about exercise helping depression, because when your depressed you don’t want to walk or anything else. Glad you have the control to do what you need to do. *hugs*

Heather, you are lucky that your DH can figure out his own iPod. Mine loves techie stuff but has to have me show him how to use everything. And look at an instruction book??? He’d say, why do I need that, I have you. We used to joke that if I were to die, he would have to hire someone to set the VCR. I will admit he is better with the cable box and recorder.

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’s a glorious St Patty’s Day in SC. I think tonight we will go to the Moose Lodge for some corn beef and cabbage. They are having a band so we might stay for a little of that. I love to wear my green and go out on St Patty’s day just to see all the goings on. I hope you all have a wonder, happy, healthy and fun 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