WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2015

Yanniejannie - I understand how frustrating it is (((((hugs))))). That's why I put my foot down with my DD about cash. If she can get tattoos and body-piercings and buy cigarettes, she should be able to pay her own bills. It just makes me feel better to pay for the "necessities", like I'm NOT contributing to the tattoos or cigarettes (even though I know I am assisting in a round-about way). I guess this is my brain's way of helping without enabling. I could be wrong, but it works for me. I'm confident that my parents felt the same way when I was in that age group (I was the sensible yet crazy eldest child in my family). My DH would stand beside me and tell me to NOT give her any money (it shouldn't matter, but he is the step-dad, and he's VERY cheap). But her biological Dad gives her everything anytime, and I suspect he plans on keeping her dependant on purpose (he sabotaged me every chance he got when we were married, because he was afraid I would leave - guess what? I did!) And I noticed that his Mom was the same with him Give him enough lead, but not so much that he becomes completely independent. It's a fine grey line, and you have to do what works best for your situation. Thanks for ranting. I hope it helped, and continues to get to whatever you consider better. (((((Hugs ! ! !)))))

Rita ~ loved your good news/bad news writings. Glad you and your DH got the tests done. I need to have one but am too chicken at the thought of drinking the yucky liquids. I gag at the thought of taking Milk of Magnesia.

Yeah for me! I called Comcast and a very nice customer support rep helped me get my wireless working. I had to reset the modem to factory settings and use a different wifi name. Now, we can see Netflix on the television.

My Pom is hating the hotter weather. He laid in front of the air vent in the bathroom today hoping cool air would come out....the air is not on yet. He's also developing more sores which I think is due to the pollen.

JaneMartin ~ hope you get moved without any more trouble.

Vicki ~ glad you are beginning to get the work schedule worked out.

Jan ~ continued good thought for a quick healing. I don't know why the dr's advising you to curtail all activities although I think overexerting could be bad. I'm sure that feeling upset and antsy could make you want to eat more.

Today, my neck, hip and knees are hurting. May be the weather.

Carol ~ GA

The good news is that the test is over and they didn't find anything serious. The bad news is the still didn't find what's causing the problem. So, I have to go in on Friday for an X-ray with contrast, looking for narrowing in the small intestine. They did find several polyps and diverticulosis, which apparently is common in us "older" people. In the meantime I'm ok to eat anything I want again, including raw vegetables. Yippee!

Had a new experience today. The nurse was trying to start an iv and gave up on the back of my hand, then tried the crook of my elbow. She missed the vein and was digging around in there and must have hit a nerve because bolts of what felt like electricity shot all the way to my fingertips. She gave up and called in another nurse and said she couldn't do it because I'm too sensitive and I jerk around. Gee, I wonder why. The second nurse got it in one try.

I'm one of those who loves iceberg lettuce. I like the sweetness and crispness, and it's not totally devoid of nutrition. I can add other things like tomatoes, peas, fruit, etc, and I never use dressing, so I want it to taste good. I hate spinach and kale, but can tolerate romaine. I remember a few years ago, during a visit to hubby's sisters, one of the sisters was planning to make dinner and asked me what kind of lettuce I liked and I said iceberg. She was aghast, and relayed the information to the other sister, right in front of me, like I wasn't even there, saying it was completely useless, nutritionally. I felt humiliated, but she asked me what kind I liked, not what kind I thought was good for me. I noted that in the end, she did NOT serve iceberg, but spinach. (I didn't eat it.). Told me a lot about my new SIL.

Rita, we've missed you!

Viviana, welcome! Tell us what it's like to live in Italy. I can't imagine trying to lose weight in a place with so much delicious food! I love Italian food!

Heather, my feet are always cold too. Even in summer.

Well, I'm just on page 13, and think I missed part of page 12, and now I see that page 14 has just popped up, so I've got more reading to do.

Sylvia

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Thursday morning here and a GOOD sleep. Blaize slept ALL night in his dog bed
Blaize was named by the shelter as he has a white chest blaze. He responds to that but husband calls him rascal.
Let him out in garden at 6.30 am then he ran straight in and jumped on Stan's face in bed, HOWLS from Stan, not a way to be woken up, He shouted at Blaize who ran away and then crept back on his belly oops. Gave Blaize his breakfast
He is now on 100 g meat, cooked veg and 50 g biscuits for breakfast and dinner.

My food = 1811; training = Wii boxing, JJ's Circuit B, JJ's belly Blast and 20 minute dog walk = 456 cals.

Going to doctor this afternoon to report on new meds, all OK; then Sport's Nutritionist for official weigh-in

Went to neighbour Susan's yesterday and Blaize ran around with her 2 dogs. Boy can he run fast and hold his own with the 2 dogs. He got extra meat last night. Wore him out ha ha

Lesley in Tasmania

Attending a conference thru Friday. Food everywhere today. Brought healthy stuff as well.

Did one hour of Classic Moves Step DVD with Gin Miller. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jillian Michael's Extremely Shed and Shred DVD.

We have a Newcomer general meeting today

Sassy - one time I went to the ceramics place and one of the guys said "here comes the bug lady". So that's how I'm known now....lol I, too, can't get over how little you get of pasta for so many calories. That's what first prompted me to have the shirataki noodles. Yes, they did take some getting used to. But now I find that I'd really rather have them than regular pasta. The last time we were at Jess' she made chicken parm. I asked her if I could have shirataki noodles. She did get them for me. I actually prefer them now.

Joyce - how I wish we lived closer! I would give you another Tidy Cats container. As a matter of fact, I'm going to take one to the meeting today. A lady saw that we had them and asked if she could have an empty one. Seems she kept her bird food in another container and the squirrels got into it.

Alison - when we were without water a while ago (this was in PA) I took a shower at the Y. Never heard of having to take miralax when you have a hysterectomy. What's the thought beind it. I know you take it when you have a colonoscopy. It works to "clean" you out. Feel better fast

orcadiangirl - welcome! This is a place where you don't have to be embarrassed to share things.

Sylvia - Why haven't you been pleased with reglazing and refiring? Does the paint not adhere to the previous glaze? Does the paint come out "streaky". What do you do instead? Use the stain? I hear ya on how hard it is to get the end of the miralax down. Like I said, I wound up holding my breath. That was the only way I could get it down. Now...don't show me jello or Gatorade. I don't want to see them until I have to get the cleanse done again

Anamika - welcome back! You've been sorely missed.

barbie - I guess the main reason that I tend to avoid iceburg lettuce is the fact that it doesn't have nutritional value. Sometimes that's all you get at a restaurant, tho.

katla - can you hang the clothes up the first time you wash them? If you do this, they probably won't shrink (but you are)

pip - I'd NEVER think you were a slacker!

Janet - the rubber backing that I use is this sort of paste, but when it dries it forms the backing. We put down a rug first (for the trains at Christmas time), then this tree skirt on top of that, then the tree. Even if we use this skirt downstairs, there is carpeting down there. You know, almost every project I do, I do complete it. It's just these placemats. Probably because it's working in the round which I've never done and that seems to really confuse me, so I look for reasons not to finish it. Just this one project. Isn't this clay the absolute worst?

Jane - my heart is with you. Just think, in no time this will all be over.

Carey - I'm sure you're referring to the stuff called Fray Stop. The only thing is that this is on heavy duty canvas. I do use that stuff on x-stitch or sometimes even crochet. I just don't think this is going to be strong enough.

About the lettuce - the gal whose house I pay mahjongg at on Mondays, well, her dogs think the lettuce ribs are a real real treat. So, therefore, we have romaine and the dogs get the ribs. Honestly, thes dogs know my car when it pull up. One time I completely forgot to give them the lettuce ribs, and you should have seen the dejected looks I got!

terri - I've bought bananas (the overripe ones). What I do is peel them, then freeze them.

Vivian - welcome! I do believe you are the first person from Italy, but I certainly hope not the last.

donna - welcome! You're so close, you CAN do it, and we'll be here every step of the way to help you

Vicki - yea those neighbors moved.

Rita - what great news about the house in TN

Sylvia - glad they didn't find anything, but sad that they didn't find the cause of your problems

Janet - "shootin blanks"...lol

Weather absolutely beautiful today. I sprayed weed killer (boy, did those weeds grow behind the old retaining wall!), cleaned off the tables outside, took empty egg cartons to the bowling alley for a gal who I know will be there tonight, had dinner and worked a bit more on the Christmas tree skirt. Tomorrow we're supposed to go to lunch with the Newcomers.

Michele in NC

Kim thank you for the nice compliment.

MNMargaret

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Jane, I think moving proves to us that we are stronger than we think. I remember more than one where I would think that I just couldn’t go on, but then I did. My heart goes out to you but hopefully it will all be worth it.

Carol, I am picturing you as a cartoon character, running around your couch with speed lines of blur trailing behind you. Good for you on getting it done. I hope you can figure out how to get more rest. It can make such a difference in our day.

Yannie, I wish I had a magic cure for your case of “cranky and impatient”. In my old age, I so rarely get bored, but I guess part of it is that I know I can go and do whatever I want. Being restricted makes it worse. I did get a chuckle about you could do more if you had heart surgery. At least you still have your sense of humor. (((Hugs)))

Terri, I’m glad to hear you try to throw things with your toes and laugh at yourself. I do things that I laugh at all the time. DH says he’s glad I can amuse myself.

Viviana, you are certainly welcome here, regardless of being a young one. It is a very supportive group of ladies and you will pick up lots of information as well. Someone posted a bran muffin recipe that I have been using for breakfast.
1 box sugar free Brownie Mix
3 cups wheat bran or oat bran
1 egg
1 ½ cups of water.
I have become addicted to them and they have somewhere around 112 calories. Hope this helps.

Heather, I am so proud and excited for you on all the progress with the book. You rock!

Donna, welcome to this group of very supportive ladies. Tell us a bit about yourself. How long have you been using MFP? Come often and chat when you want.

Vicki, I was afraid that might be the case with the supervisor’s boss. That’s too bad. Is he the one that hired/promoted her? I think you did the wise thing by volunteering to help with schedules for now. At least you get to work when you want and there won’t be shifts left uncovered. Good for you.

Rita, good that you sold your house in TN. Bad that you have to pay at closing but better than keeping it for months and months. Been there/done that. Enjoy that vacation to go to the closing and visit your daughter and BFF. You are closing on my birthday so I’ll think of you. I hope things calm down for you. Good on the colonoscopies for you and DH. Obviously he needed it.

Yannie, I hope the meeting helps you get your mind off things at home. I know how you feel about your daughter as she sounds much like mine. I just wonder what she would have done if we hadn’t been in a position to help? Feel better and rant any time.

Sylvia, so glad to hear that you survived your hose job. And a big Congrats on being able to eat right again. I do wish they knew what's causing your problems. ROFL, love the joke. You are the bomb!

Lesley, life with Blaize sounds wonderful. I hope DH wasn’t too upset about the wakeup call.

Michele, the Romaine lettuce ribs are my favorite part. I think because its crisp. I cut the leafs down the middle of the rib so I get some in more bites. Isn’t it strange the different things we do and like? It sounds like you had a busy and productive day. Good for you.

Katla, if you’re happy with exchanging the clothes, then I’m happy. I have to force myself to buy things a bit snugger than I normally wear because I keep under-growing them. And I plan to keep losing! But tight armholes would not be comfy so I’m with you.

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.

Most of my smaller size bras that I have been able to wear are now too big. So I went shopping today and let the lady measure me. I started in a 44 back in Oct. 2014 and now am wearing a 38. Woo hoo If they only made training bras in a 38 that is probably what I’d be wearing. I think I know where at least 30 of my lost pounds came from. Oh well, who needs boobs?

Thought for the day:
Once you control your mind
you can conquer your body.
Stop telling yourself you can't.
You are the only person stopping you


Have a wonderful night and day, ladies.

words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC

Hi Everyone,
CynthiaT60hope you feel better soon.

YanniejannieGetting a break from a frustrating situation can be such a help. Glad you got to a meeting.

Terri-momfinding the balance between encouraging independence and being supportive is a hard one. Sounds like you've put a lot of thought into your actions.

Peachstategal Props for calling tech support and for being able to follow their directions! I often struggle to understand exactly what tech support is asking me to do.

[Mollywhippit/b]I am what nurses call a hard stick. Some are clearly better than others. The digging around is the worst.

Lestan48Thanks for the story about Blaze waking up Stan. Usually sit the heavy boy cat that jumps on my DH or me to wake us up in the AM.

Barbiecatglad your having a good day.

PipWhen I read what you do in a day, I think I would need to spread it over the week to survive. BTW wondering what is a spin class. I'm thinking it's either similar moves to a whirling dervish or part of a textile course. Guess I better Google it.

Hi ladies!
Another early morning for me. Just wanted to pop in before I start my strength training to say that I got a reply to my text to DS#1 to say he was OK. He had been feeling low and had taken a week off work, (I had a feeling that was the case), but was going back tomorrow and would get to my cover.
I feel sorry he is so low, but I know he is doing everything he can to support himself - therapy, meds, etc. The company he designs for is very good to him. He puts on weight when he is depressed and that doesn't help as he is happiest when he is in good shape and attractive women are after him! :noway: One of the problems is that he has been through a lot of relationships as he doesn't want children. He is a little Aspergers in my opinion and I find it difficult to spend a long time with him, though I love him dearly. I am going up to see him on the 29th, just for one night, but that should be good for us and he will feel that I made the effort. As everyone in the family lives in London and the South he often feels neglected up in Nottingham.

Love to all. As I rambled on I am now too late for training so will take DH up a cup of tea and do it after the machines.

Heather UK . Beautiful weather here.

Following asleep as I get caught up so here's some thoughts:

Terri - In Canada it is law that there be no expiry date on Gift Certificates or Gift Cards.

Sassy - That baby is cuteness itself.

For salads I use mainly dosage of iceberg and romaine. My taste buds abhor Kale.
Picking up marbles with my toes was part of my PT exercise . I told my friends I could prove I had all my marbles . Could they?

Had supper out with my son last night. We talked about a lot of things last night and I really hope he actually heard me.

Counselling session dug up some really old crap that I didn't really want to deal with but know I have to as it has affected the marriage. My main objective is to have a marriage that I want to be in. The three of us on Monday.

Day off today and I used it productively. Sun shone so nicely today. I had a couple of walks. Southern Alberta where on Sunday you wear a winter jacket and Wednesday you wear capris.

Just found out my brother has shingles. Just what he needs with all the other problems. I told him to get the shot but I guess he never got around to it. Hope he doesn't suffer with it too much.

-Sharon in Lethbridge (Maybe our spring has sprung?)

Hi all ... And to Viviana ..love your inset pix ..very apt for my Minions post!
Just had to put this one on...
How true!xxx
Jackie W

Good morning Everyone,

Up early w/DH as he gets ready to leave for work. Using leftover ham for a sandwich for his lunch.

Thinking I'll go back to bed, since I've only gotten about 5 hours overnight. Easy schedule today. Working from home, and taking a friend to the airport as she leaves for Israel tonight. We're planning to stop for dinner at a Brazilian Restaurant. So I better save some calories although these restaurants usually specialize in barbecued and roasted meats. Thinking I'll have no problem reaching my protein goal.