WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2015

morning peeps- today is free food day (administrative professionals day) and my boss think of all of us as his admin assistant. thank goodness I I've already burned 900 calories and it's 8am and I got more to go at the end of the day.

damnit - did you say heather has naughty words in her book??? really??? right up my alley, how bad, my kind of bad??? i hope so.....

whippet - you look maaa-vaaa-lussssss!! don't b trippin!!

can't remember who but someone posted that they have a son that has a cross bike and a road bike. on the one that you are going to be putting on a trainer, make sure that he lowers the seat for you if need be. seat should be at around your hip bone if you were standing next to it. on your down stroke your leg should NOT be extended all the way, there should be a slight bend.

well when I take the car in for an oil change tomorrow will be speaking to the service manager.. wish me luck, then off to Tea Roses Tea room with a friend for tea..

Happy Wednesday ! ! !

Meg - I crochet, or knit on a loom. I make whatever the yarn "tells" me to make. I rarely do anything that requires counting or following a pattern, since I do most of my work while DS is doing a sport. So, mittens, booties, hats, bottle cozies, hair scrunchies, anything simple.

TNToni - Congrats on the weights and water exercise. I always enjoyed the water, but just don't have the time these days. Water aerobics is fun.

Barbie - Thanks for sharing your story, and the words of wisdom and motivation.

Pip - Thanks also for your motivation. I try every day to do a little bit more than I think I can. // You could never tell in my office that Administrative Professionals Day is a Holiday. No flowers, no balloons, no acknowledgement at all. The looks on the faces of the patients when I smile and treat them with respect – that is my gift.

Sylvia – What a lovely smile in your picture. Thanks for sharing it with us. Beauty inside and out is worth flaunting. More (((hugs))) for your DS. And best of luck with the Casino situation. I have only seen Casinos in the middle of nowhere, or in a business district, not in a residential area. We have one a few miles away (seriously, probably 2-3 miles) in the Business District, and there is rarely a safety issue, or bad people wandering around.

Heather – Sorry about your hip pain. It makes for a long day when a person does not get enough sleep.

Chris from MA – I agree that getting rid of a toxic spouse should count in our weight loss totals. Nice job getting the bands at such a great price. I’m impressed with your plan; I know you will see those muscles soon.

Janet – Good work on your closet. It is fun to shop, replace clothes that is no longer appropriate for whatever reason, and have room to store it.

Cory – Please tell me about the Stevia plant. I think I recall seeing stevia as the main ingredient in a sweetener, but I don’t know anything more about it. Yay for the ability to visit the grandkids! What a treat, and something you deserve more often.

Joyce – lol about the Christmas Tree; mostly because I understand. It is the main reason that we don’t even put up a tree anymore. DS and DH don’t care, and no one ever wants to help put it away. Glad you found motivation.

Allison – More (((((hugs))))) for the job problems. It’s tough working with women, and when they get snarky, too ?!?!? I hope you hear soon about the Car Dealership. Enjoy your tea event. You have definitely earned that treat.

Tammi – I also get bored during exercise. It is 1 of the many reasons why I usually keep my sessions to 10 minutes. When I can’t, I try to have a TV program that interests me, or my tablet with Candy Crush, to occupy my mind.

Janet – what is it with some of these men being so un-social? Mine had his mid-life crisis about 3 years ago, and I could barely get him out of the house except for work and baseball. Even now that we have mostly repaired what he “broke”, he will only go places with me if it is something that he REALLY wants to do. Most of my social life is with my Dad instead. I feel like a teenager right now because he just texted me that he will go to the Jimmy Buffett concert if I win tickets. // Enjoy the time with your BFF’s, and Happy (early) Birthday ! ! !

Carol – Sorry about your PE and terrible Hospital experience. Poor DS and his fears. I’m glad he now understands.

Heather – Have a wonderful anniversary. It is beautiful and romantic that you celebrate your meeting date in addition to your wedding date. You are one lucky lady.

Katla – I envy you the Hummingbirds. I bought a feeder once, but the only thing that visited were the honey bees. I have a special place in my heart for hummingbirds, because I read a lovely story about hummingbirds to my sister shortly after my Mom passed, so sister spent every waking moment until her passing looking for Hummingbirds. Thanks for the peaceful, happy memory. If you have advise, I would try a hummingbird feeder again.

Mary – I hope you are able to make new friends in your environment soon. One time I started a crochet club, partly because I wanted to learn to crochet, and partly because I needed friends outside of work. I still e-mail and facebook with several of those women, even though I now live 4-5 hours away. In the meantime, I hope you can consider us on this thread your friends; that’s how I feel about all these wonderful ladies.

Selena – HUGS for your move. I hate moving with a passion. I hope it goes smoothly for you.

I hope everyone is able to make wise choices, and I hope everyone is able to make this a great day. And . . . Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Hi my name is Colleen from Pennsylvania I am so happy Spring is here and I can be outside to walk. I find that is my easiest excercise to keep consistent every day. I have had a good day cleaning out my bedroom getting ready to paint.

Terri, what kind of contests do you enter that you win so many prizes?

Carol ~ GA

Happy Earth Day!

Sylvia count me in as one who love your picture. We are like fine wine age becomes us.

MNMargaret

Love the hummingbirds!!!!!!!!

Heather: I just bought the kindle edition of your book. Will start it this weekend while flying to New York.

Sylvia: Gorgeous smile, and those collar bones -- awesome!

Did a 3 mile walk this AM followed by nervous snacking all day. This happens when I feel stress over having to write scripts, presentations and all the other collateral needed for a conference next week. Just logged and fortunately still have room for a healthy dinner.

Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills

stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 11.44min, 15amph 2.9mi = 89c
Spin- 40min, 88ar, 109aw, 11-14g, 17.4mi = 352c
ride gym 2 wk- 56.08min, 12.2amph, 11.3mi = 469c
ride dome 2 tan- 17.21min, 10.4amph, 3mi= 183c
ride tan 2 hm- 5.14min, 11amph, .9mi = 56c
total cal 1149c

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Selena, my first cruise was in 2013 and I fell in love with it too. Like you say, what’s not to like? This will be my 4th and I have one scheduled for next February. I just hope the clothes I’ve bought for this one will still fit enough to be able to wear some of them in February. This buying a whole new wardrobe gets expensive even when shopping the bargains. The move sounds exciting even if it means packing. Just think, it’s an opportunity to weed out a few things you no longer need. Will it be to another state? Country? Planet?

Sylvia, so glad you slept well and are sounding good today. And glad DS is doing well. The cruise is with a dear friend that I haven’t seen in over 10 years, since her husband’s funeral. We were neighbors in Milwaukee and very close. She now suffers from some weird cancer of the blood that has no cure. She has had two bone marrow transplants and now does chemo every 3 weeks. She is doing well and will come down here for a visit, then we will go to Charleston to take a 5 day cruise. Charleston is on her bucket list, so we will spend a day there touring around. I’m so excited to see her and the cruise will give us time to really catch up.

Carol, NC, I guess your experience would be a life changing experience. OMG! That would scare the hell out of me. I think the worst thing about problems like that, is the total feeling of helplessness, in that you can’t do anything to stop it or change it. Glad you got to enjoy the “D” yesterday.

Heather, I got an email that my book shipped today and I should have it for my birthday. Woo hoo Plus if I don’t find the time to finish it, I’ll take it on the cruise and can advertise it to everyone on the ship.

Katla, you mentioned the teacher appreciation treats they used to do. I understand years ago, but these days you’d think that groups would at least try to have something healthy when they put out a spread. That is my one complaint about the Women of the Moose. Half of them are dieting and some of us just eat healthy and most all the food is full of sugar or starches or both. *shakin’ head*

Mary, I like your idea about leaving up the tree and telling DB that she was waiting for Christmas with him. Lol I absolutely love Zumba, what little I’ve done but my back doesn’t like it. It is almost impossible to do without the twisting and that’s just a no no for me. I admit, I envy you with your wonderful lifting and exercising. I will say that Kickboxing and Zumba don’t sound so restful to me?

Pip, I’ll let you know how bad the words in the book are, as soon as I get it. Lol I can’t imagine they are bad enough for you or me, but we’ll see. She sure seemed concerned about it? Of course she doesn't know what kind of books we have been reading. Tee hee hee Wow, you did score with the boss. What a guy!

Terri, that is so sweet that your reward is the looks on your patients faces. I think you should have had some balloons, flowers and a free lunch! We have a hummingbird feeder and get quite a few visitors. You have to really be looking at it to see them because they are so small and so fast, but what fun. If you consider trying it, I suggest a Google search to find out what months they are in your area. I don’t remember ever seeing one when we lived there, but then my memory is of 10 long, cold, snowy years. Lol Kudos on the movie passes.

Coleen, welcome. This is a wonderful group of supportive and very smart women. Please tell us a bit more about yourself to help us get to know you. Are you new to MFP? Come often and join right in the chat. We are happy to have you join us.

Vicki, I had to laugh about your DFIL and his year round tree. Did he hang eggs on it at Easter? Wow, I’m sure you are glad to get rid of those neighbors. How totally rude to dump the ashes in your yard. Have fun looking at the house with DS. I hope it’s what they are looking for.

Selena, what a great picture of the hummers. We get the green and gray and some with red breasts, but none like the brown guy with orange in his collar. How did you get so close or do you have a great zoom lens?

PJ, welcome. It sounds like you are off to a good start. Are you just starting? Come often and you will find this a great place for support and information.

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.

I didn’t do too well with calories at lunch but it sure was good. Had a very nice visit with BFF then we went shopping and I shopped till I dropped. I have no way to know how to calculate it, but I know I burned some calories with all that shopping and trying on clothes. I just had a small hamburger patty for dinner, since DH did them on the grill. I didn’t even have a salad with it. It took me a while to catch up with all the posts from this morning. I don’t know how you ladies do it that work and only have time once a day to check in here. I’m off to bed so will wish you all a good night and hope you have a terrific day tomorrow.

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

Yesterday I stepped on the AMT for an hour. I surprised, I didn't work up that much of a sweat. Today I did a Bob Harper Inside Out Cardio DVD. The plan for to
morrow is to do the Personal Training with Jackie DVD.

Sylvia - it's sad but the fact is the the courts tend to side with the biological mother/legal wife. Let us know what the lawyer says. What does your son think about all this? Great looking pic

We were putting down grass seed most of yesterday and then using this hand aerator. Basically, it's this metal tube that had 4 spikes at the bottom. Today I vacuumed out the pool, put the rest of the Wet & Forget down on the deck, then Vince & I went to ceramics. Got the "citrus burst" part finished (at least the first coat) Go to take home my praying mantais. In the kiln there was something called "shaking" had to touch up a few little spots with acrylics, then have it sprayed and I could take it home. I thought for sure I had to put the clear coat on, but people put that on something that goes thru the dishwasher.

Jenni and Patricia and Bonn and tammi and Colleen (where in PA are you?) and PJ - welcome

Sylvia - I do hope the "password" works. Glad things are looking up

Margaret - I know there are programs out there where you can "color" the item to see what the finished product will be, but I also know that these programs are very expensive. Did you have someone else do it for you

Janet - I meant to write that I was doing stairstepping on the AMT not ATM. Sure would be nice if it gave cash, tho. Talk about incentive! Happy birthday to your friend

Karen - keep coming here for a daily does of motivation

Carey - whenever I've used pait or something like that, you've usually had to have a straight line, no curves. But I'll certainly look into it

terri - hope you had a good time at the movie

Janet - cute grandma post

Vicki - sorry you didn't get to see you brother, but you're right at least he phoned you this time. Congrats on the great weight loss

Selena - good luck to you! I think you were wise not to take the house.

Had a Newcomer borard meeting today (Wed)

Carol in NC - glad you decided to rest

pip - you ARE a pip!!!!! Congrats on the gift card


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Michele in NC

Pip - your boss is great! It must be nice to know that you are appreciated.

Janet - for me, my back feels worse if I don't twist it and move it. The kick boxing is controlled movements and there is a lot of stretching at the beginning and you slowly start and build the kick boxing moves kinda like yoga. You know your body and it will tell you what you can or can't do. It sounds like you had a good day with your BFF. It is fun to do a girls day.
Selena - the picture of the humming birds is amazing, and your story is even better! My DB had a lot of feeders at his house. He decided to lie on his back and put syrup in his belly button. Sure enough they found it. My DB didn't last longer than a few seconds because it tickled too much. I'll have to see if I can find the pictures.

Michele in NC - your lady bug turned out very nice! I love the turtle it has a lot of possibilities for colors. I would like to see your preying mantis first before I suggest any colors. It never did show up on the site.

Well I am having serious technical difficulties with my phone. I just got a replacement today and that one is having the same issues. I was talking to tech support at Verizon for 2 hr they said it was a Samsung issue and patched me over to them. She remotely controlled my phone for 30 minutes then said I could send it in for repair I said I would like my money back. Not an option then she said have a nice day and hung up on me! I called Verizon back had to talk to the first person before tech support then tech support again 5 hours later I asked again for a different brand of phone, mine is only 5 month old and have had issues since I got it. He said no, I asked to talk to his supervisor, in the meantime my DH came home I handed him the phone as the tech came back on with his supervisor. My DH talked only 5 minutes, mentioned that he was a customer for 16 years and have their service for his business because it works better in our area, but the other companies have offered to buy out our contract. He said that if my wife can't use her phone then that is what I will have to do. I now have a brand new IPHONE 6+, otter box, and charger being overnighted to me. NOT happy though! I spent over 5 hours on the phone with them getting no where. My DH talks for 5 minutes I feel abused!
Is it because he's a man? Or because I'm a woman?

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Mary - just more leverage with the business! And they don't want him spreading the word through his business contacts. Some of us are lucky with our DHs! ! ! ! ! !

Heather x

Well had the interview with Tim,real wonderful guy.the person that was leaving ,isn't leaving now..but they might need someone else anyway...so here is hoping that it works in my favor. Where God closes a door he opens a window