WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

Jane - sorry to hear about your dil wrist. hope everything goes well.

Sylvia - I cracked up when I read what you said about the cookies! You are such a good grandma. I didn't know that there was in MFP Premium. does that show up on the site? with my site I do not get the ticker like you do and others do at the bottom. Maybe if I got the premium I would be able to get a ticker! not sure if it would be worth it though.

Becca - nice to have you aboard! My husband donated one of his kidneys to a lady at his work. it's changed her life dramatically. I'm glad you are here with us. there are a lot of ladies that will be able to give you help and support. I go swimming and hot tubbing tomorrow with my sister in law and a friend. fun and exercise yay!

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Hello ladies,

Welcome to the new ladies that have joined since I've last posted. I do read everyday but try to sneak it in at work so can't spend a block of time on the site. Thanks for all of the good wishes to get over the cold and the virtual chicken soup!

Janet - love Myrtle Beach. I have a girlfriend that has a condo on the beach that they rent out to family and close friends. We've stayed there once and it was lovely. October would be a beautiful time there as the crowds have gone but usually still warm. I have two friends that have move there since they have retired. My DH and I try to take a trip each fall and spent last October at Hilton Head, SC. It is beautiful and we talk about if we have to move after I retire, SC is at the top of the list.

Cynthia - sorry to hear your mom is in the hospital. Hopefully they will get her hydrated again quickly.

Mary from MN - your success from lifting weights is so inspiring. I've been thinking I would like to get a trainer for a month or so to learn the proper form and start lifting. I have to be careful of my back and left shoulder so will have to do it slow and steady.

Getting things in place for my retirement! Paperwork all turned in so just winding things down, discarding lots of papers and books, and clearing out my desk. My boss is retiring on May 29 and my date is June 3 so we both have what they call "short-timers syndrome". People are still trying to schedule meetings with us and setting up medium and long range schedules. I just listen and agree to the meeting time knowing full well I will not be around to attend. The main boss is acting like neither of us is leaving so no replacements for us to transfer our knowledge. Oh well. Not my monkey, not my circus!!

My DH's youngest daughter and family will be coming from Kansas to visit on June 13 for a week. They have 4 young girls so that will keep us busy. We have vacation plans to go to Canada on June 20. Going to be a busy month.

Tina in MD

Happy Monday!

Went shopping with DH to buy a suit. Since he has gained so much weight after quitting smoking, we had no idea what size. Luckily found a helpful clerk at K&G Clothing who found him one that fits except for needing the trousers to be sized. I got a dress and blouse to try on and will take both back. I really hate the way I look in any clothes lately. Feeling like the Pillsbury dough boy. I wish I could just accept my body shape for what it is...inherited I think from my grandmother. But, when I know how thin I was until I hit my 40's it is very difficult. I am not feeling sorry for myself. Just disgusted.

Carol ~ GA

Good afternoon!

Mary - I have to admit I am very envious of your weight lifting success. That is something I want to do and had things all lined up to begin "serious" weight lifting when my shoulder conked out. Congratulations!

Speaking of shoulder...I had three PT appointments lined up beginning next week. I got a call today that they were scheduled at the wrong location (their fault, not mine) and I have to have them at the hospital or my "free" care won't work. I would have to pay $35 per visit instead of no more than $20 per month. I can't afford the higher fee so now my first appointment is scheduled for June 19. By then, I will have had the follow up appointment with the NP and he is not going to be happy. Oh well! It is what it is.

Sylvia - I'm afraid many more than four cookies would have made their way into my mouth if they were sitting there taunting me for three days. I'm sorry you didn't have more traffic, but I'm glad you had fun with your friends.

My daughter has an interview appointment for the library position on Thursday!!!! Woohoo!!! All fingers and toes crossed that she gets it. I think I mentioned that she is volunteering at the Red Cross while she is unemployed. She got her first disaster call around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. When I asked how it went, she said it went really well--until the gunfire started! An idiot leading a sheriff's deputy on a high speed chase through town began firing a gun at the pursuing car then proceeded to crash into a K-9 unit that just happened to be on patrol. The guy was driving a flatbed ton truck!! The deputy was treated and released with minor injuries, but the poor canine deputy is still in undetermined condition. This all occurred about 1/2 block from where my daughter was standing doing her work with the victims of the house fire. Yikes!!!

I guess because I exercised harder than usual yesterday, I am extra hungry today. I need to figure out what low calorie item I have with me to snack on so that I can make it through my walk after work.

Cynthia - The colt is adorable! The last four-legged baby I saw was a baby mule/jack at my parents' back at Christmas.

Oh my! I had so much more in my head that I wanted to say to folks, but it's all gone the way of the Dodo bird. *sigh* I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

Carol in NC

Happy Monday ! ! !

It is almost the end of my day, and time to head back to the baseball field, and I'm still not caught-up on reading, so I apologize to anyone I forget or didn't get to yet.

Kim N. Cali – It is rare that we find Hotel deals cheaper than on Hotwire. Although they won’t tell you the name of the Hotel, you tell them the date, location, and how many guests, and they give you options. Enjoy the Vacation!

Pip – nice job on the fundraiser. It feels nice to be blessed and able to give.

Sylvia – You are SO-O-O funny about your DH and his graduation costume. Please post a picture.

Jane – Hugs for DIL with broken wrist. I had to re-learn how to dress myself when I broke mine last year, and DH had to dry me and apply deodorant after shower. Glad you enjoyed all the Grandkids !

Roberta – Congrats on the strength. It is always nice to show the teens something outside of videogames.

Sheila In Chicago – Welcome. I keep my exercise goals to short bursts also. If I can walk, ride bike, or use hand bike for 10 minutes I feel like it is a win. I have been doing it that way for awhile, so I now aim for 3 times per day. Take baby steps, and keep trying to move upward and onward. I’m proud of you (as I’m sure we all are) !!!

Mary – Hugs and thanks for the Scam Warning! I’m glad you know someone who could help, so you didn’t fall victim to losing hundreds or thousands of dollars, as I’ve heard happened to some people.

Naiomi – My son is a Freshman in High School. These pictures are from the Junior level of Little League, so the kids are 13 – 15 y.o., which is a huge age range when it comes to boys and their growth spurts.

Mary K from Texas – I also wish Dairy Queen was my friend. However, I do find joy in ordering a small light Julius Smoothy while DS has his blizzard. I do deserve that treat when I log my food, exercise, and make room for it in my day. Then I don’t feel denied of anything, and I’m less likely to binge on even worse food later. There are others here that follow “never” foods, but I’m not there yet. I hope to be soon. I hope you can find what works for you.

Selena & Janet – lol about the sagging skin. My worst is my lower abdomen. I keep rubbing firming cream on it, hoping it will be less obvious, but I don’t like this waiting, and I still have about 50 pounds left to lose. I want perfection and I want it now.

Lisa from West Texas – Congrats on the NSV ! ! ! What a nice hubby.

Nc Carol – Congrats on the work-out.

Toni – congrats on your loss.

Joyce – OMG the rolls at Texas Roadhouse. And that cinnamon butter? The absolute hardest things to NOT eat when we go there. I try to eat 1 handful of the peanuts in the shell, and remove them as slowly as possible, so I don’t keep going back for more of those, too. My DH doesn’t purposely sabotage, but it is in his nature to over-eat, and not care about quality. I see it every Holiday with his entire family, so I know it’s not his fault. Some men are just so set in their ways, that they can’t see any other way to do things, like food. The only fruits I have ever seen my DH eat are melons and oranges. I hope you find the strength where I still struggle. I understand ! ! !

Allison – I offer you kudos and support for your home-life challenges. If you feel your hubby is worth-while, and you feel safe, I hope you and he find the peace and happiness you both deserve.

A book that comes to mind, that I have read multiple times in different situations, is “The Dance of Anger”. The theory holds true for many relationships and feelings. Reacting differently in a situation that seems to have a pattern tends to throw the other person off-guard, and can then create a different result.

So far so good on food and exercise, even though I haven't had time to log any of it yet, and probably won't until after baseball (about 8:30pm, then off to bed by 9:00pm).

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Annr: We visit Your part of the state regularly. Fort Stevens State Park is a favorite destination when we head to the coast. You've landed in a beautiful spot, in my opinion. I hope you'll be happy there.

Sylvia: I'm not fond of change either. I'm not experiencing any changes here on MFP. The star is still at the top of my screen. Boxes? Smilies? I wonder why we're seeing such different things. Can you set your computer up to do things the way you like? I am in agreement about ignoring the ads. I don't plan to upgrade in the foreseeable future.

Mother's Day is coming up and DH asked how I'd like to celebrate. I told him I want to take my mom flowers in the cemetery and go out for breakfast. Seeing my kids is not likely because they're both far away but I hope I hear from them.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

Tuesday here. Food = 1613 cals. Training: Jillian's kick-boxing, Jillians BR weights II and walking
Shopping shortly
The higher protein is going great but could be better today. Not to worry will sort out.
Washing towels, washed clothes and they are drying in lounge room as raining REALL hard.
Lesley in Tasmania

Hi friends. It was cool and rainy here and I’m still hitting the garden centers trying to fill all my pots! Today was nothing but meetings at work, which I hate. I also agreed to chair a faculty senate committee not realizing that job starts today and now I have to organize a conference with 2 other colleges that is scheduled for August 10 which is the day we get back from summer! The outgoing chair just dumped this in my lap as she was leaving for the day. OMG

Sylvia: those hoods don’t sound like ours. Ours are worn on the outside on top of the gown. But we too are funny looking as we try to get each other’s hoods to look right and show their colors correctly! Your microwave corn sounds great! Why wouldn’t anyone come see the pottery because the weather was good? Next time we get down that way I’d like to stop in and see your studio!

Janet: I fall asleep here a lot too!

Roberta: great pics!

Sheila: welcome aboard!

Mary: I had the same virus alert too when I logged on here earlier and I couldn’t get rid of it, couldn’t even turn the computer off.

Katla: opening day….that sounds lovely!

TNToni; our neightbor girls gave us a homemade May day basket….including a napkin and candy cane! It was hilarious. They are about 4.

Joyce: Georgetown college sounds like a great place to be a student! That’s a shame about your husband sabotaging you . That is not what a partner is for.

Cynthia: great news on the weight loss

Roberta: keep up the good work!

Sylvia: I swear if I didn’t have DH I would NOT have a computer. Way too much trouble

Alison get some rest and take care of YOU

Kim: I love cupcake wine

Vicki: enjoy your visit!

Heather: all you accomplishments are amazing!

maryK : you can enter the correct values for food and I’d add a little something to the name so you can find it next time, like ritz corrected maryk

Rori so nice to see you!

Fastforlife: welcome and just jump right in! We are a chatty group

Well ladies, dinner is ready and waiting and I must get going. So sorry I am missing some! See you tomorrow; it’s supposed to rain again here. Pray for NO rain on the 16th; Alena has her graduation party here and it’s outside. So keep your fingers crossed. Take care, Meg from wet Omaha

stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 12.31min, 14amph (est. strava didn't record), 2.9mi= 90c
spin- 37min, 79ar, 125aw, 13-18g, 14.5mi= 290c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.16min, 13.6amph, 1.4mi= 57c
ride dome 2 hm- 17.31min, 9.3amph, 2.7mi WINDY! = 165c
total cal 602

oh, i forgot to share what happened on my ride home on friday. i was at a 4way intersection on 37th street. i was behind a car and he slowed down, almost to a stop. there was a guy on the opposite side,. the guy that i was behind had his signal on like he was going to turn left after the car on the opposite side passed. well, after the car passed i was starting to ride on the side of the car that i was behind since he was turning left. guess what, the guy turned right, he wasn't seeing me at all. his front bumper hit my back tire and made me skid but i was able to keep me and my bike from falling and he stopped and i made a u-turn so i can confront him. he asked if i was ok, i told him yes and i made him aware that he had his signals on to turn the opposite direction. he didn't realize that and apologize.

it could have been alot worse and i had kirby chk my bike for any damage (there wasn't anyS) moral of the story? if you are driving use your signals but turn that direction! as i told the guy, you have to be careful, we are out there, we as in bicyclists.

Barbie - it sounds like you are well prepared! I usually use my app on my phone. Have a fun vacation!

Lisa in Vancouver - welcome! You've come to the right place. Just join in and come often. Sign your name as to what you want to be called and where you are from.We have another Lisa and that will distinguish between you two.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Michele - I bought the squat rack with weights and the 45 lb Olympic barbell. I started with a empty 12.5 lb barbell then added the 5 lbs each time. When I got to 45 lbs I switched to the Olympic barbell.go online to
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
He explains everything and there are videos to watch.

I now only ad 1lb to 2 lbs at a time. I use my wrist and ankle weights to do this. Friend me if you want to do this and we can be weight lifting buddies. Sassy is doing it to. She has done it before so she is a good one for info.

You described each exercise exactly as I do them. I didn't know exactly what weight to start at. But I did not want to start at the 45 lb like the men do. It was too heavy for me. His wife started with dumbbells in each hand and added weight until she worked up to the barbell.

This takes 60 minutes now because I am at max weights and rest 3 minutes between sets. He suggests no cardio. I only do cardio because of my joint problem from a deer tick.

Mary from Minnesota

Sorry fellow menapals, I am not responding now for two days in a row. I am just so tired that is gives me a ginormous headache. I have some spare muscle relaxers I will be taking in just a few moments and heading to bed about 2 hours early.

I was wondering about Lisa's 6WBM also. Way back in my early days of nursing we were very anal about charting about our patients BMs. So 6 WBM would be 6 watery BM's that shift!!! My lunch out was great. I chose a grilled chicken sandwich without the bread or any dressing, just the breast. They marinated all of them so I had no choice in not getting something that was marinated. For the side I ordered a fruit dish. And I had my usual water. When we left, 2 girls went one way down the street and then three others, me included went another way to our cars. We must have stood outside in the heat (84 today) yakking and talking, talking and yakking. My legs were exhausted, hard to get a leg into the car, and had headache. We are going to meet next month at this girls house. She and her daughter raise goats. They take them to national competitions and she usually wins grand champion. Of course that means that the goats don't come home with her. they go to the slaughter house. I really don't know what goat meat is used for. But she regularly sells the goat milk and they make their own cheese on the farm. We were going to be able to spend the afternoon seeing the farm, how they make the cheese and everything but when I got home and checked my calender my husband has a 3:30 appointment with his neurologist. He hasn't seen him in about 6 months now and his Parkinson's has gotten worse so I really need to go. The poor guy, he has 5 doctors now. This is the 3rd year in a row he has added a new diagnosis. His Dad had cancer and gave up and died quickly. Charlie says that it would be easy for him to do that. But he said he knows I still depend on him for a lot and he loves his grand kids.

Finally hounded my eldest daughter enough that she actually measured the space that this china cabinet will go into. Both cabinets are to big!!!!!! So I will box up the dishes she wants and she will store them under shelves in her pantry.

OK, good night girls, Joyce, Indiana. Primaries are tomorrow here in Indiana. If you have them in your state, get out and vote!!!!

Morning everyone,

Another pound gone! Hope this really is the beginning of a turnaround for me.

Pip: My PT told me he had ordered a wristband from RoadID. I just ordered one as well. Might be an idea for you and your husband. Glad you're OK.

Barbie: hope you have a great vacation!

Mom (84) was admitted yesterday with dehydration and loss of potassium. The real question is WHY she's having all the GI symptoms. They seem to have found some kind of gall bladder problem. Hope to hear more when I call her again today.

Hope we all have a good day!

Cynthia :flowerforyou: