WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

No news on the appraisal yet. We did get a call from our realtor changing our closing date for our house to the same day as our new house. That will save us 4 nights in a hotel. That would have costed $500, so score!

MNMargaret- beautiful furniture! I can see why you love the desk.

Have a good night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

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I've watched movies that Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and John Belusi were in ... I 'think' it was a movie that one or the other or both of them were in. I just can't remember, just the scene - no faces.

I just mentioned them. chevy chase and bill murray were in caddyshack w/the floating baby ruth
john belushi was in animal house

Thanks for setting me straight on the movies. Now I will remember the movie. Our DGD have started us on the Tyler Perry shows with Medea - laughed so hard at the last one we saw I had tears in my eyes.

at least you didn't fart or pee'd your pants or snorted! or did u

CLOSE, but no 'cigar' [no pun intended] . . . but we paused it several times to run to the bathroom. Now back to reading. Changing authors after this one. I've been reading Sue Grafton's A, B, C, novels ... now I need a rest. I think I have read all of James Patterson's books. I like murder mysteries - favorite kind of book and movie.

Did an hour of Lesley Sansone's Burn Body fat DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to go to the deep water class. Actually, since she's so slow, I might go early, do my own thing, and then maybe join in the class at the end.

Welcome everyone new. You CAN do this, and we'll be with you all the way.

Vince left for the dentist to get his permanent crown on. Amanda, Andy and Aiden just left. They are planning to go into Hickory and then leave for MD from there. I asked them to call when they got home just so I know that if I don't hear from them by tomorrow, I know they aren't dead in a ditch somewhere. I don't know, it's a "mom" thing.

Joyce - I don't think I would want to be called "Grannie". To me, that sounds like such an old-lady name. I was hesitant as I started reading your "Windows" saga. Unfortunately, my hesitation was not unfounded. Boy, if one of those PC guys were to call here, would Vince ever have a field day!!!!

Right now I'm washing the pillowcases that Amanda and Andy used. I don't think they pulled down the sheets, the beds were still made. They wouldn't have been made that perfectly. So I'm just going to wash the pllowcases.

Carol/peach - how wonderful that hubby got into MFP too

Lisa - I guess I'm just thick or dumb or whatever, but I didn't think you were starting a flame war. Maybe I just am good at overlooking things. How wonderful of you to take those children and give them such love

I want to reiterate a scam that Vince was telling me about. To be honest, if he hadn't told me about it, I probably would have fallen for it. A person will call you and say that there's been suspicious activity on your credit card. They'll have the credit card number and all. Then, they tell you that in order to take these charges off your bill, they'll need your 3 digit security number. Well, that's the one piece of info they don't have and need. As soon as they get it, you can be sure as shootin there will be lots and lots of charges to your card. Many people will think "oh, this must be OK since they they have my number", but they don't have and need that 3 digit security code. So if someone asks you for it, don't fall for it!

Have a reception for the volunteers at the Green Woom to go to tonight. It's supposed to be only desserts. I'm planning to take some baby carrots with me, maybe an apple and clementine. That's my kind of dessert, not cookies or brownies or cupcakes.

As expected, the Wii showed a gain today. Well, we didn't have dinner until almost 8p.m. I really don't like eating that late. I was so so hungry that I actually had a 6" at Subway. Normally, all that bread just doesn't sit well with me, but it also filled me up. Normally, I'd rather have a salad, but I really wanted something that would fill me up. Well, they've left, now back to my regular routine.

Mary from MN - I expect to be in the pool, so I'll be sending you all my best thoughts and prayers Update: sent them from the pool. Let us know how everything went. wonderful that you can close on the same day for both houses. Now for the appraisal news

Lenora - loved the things that don't go together

Carol in NC - good luck tomorrow. Come in when you can. "share dirty little secrets"....are you listening Poop?????

mia - I'm so sorry about your dad. But it's a good thing you had him as long as you did. You make two different meals, too? I'm getting good at that. You dh won't eat ANY veggies? Mine will only eat carrots, corn, white potatoes (heaven forbid it be a sweet potato), celery (but he hasn't in quite a while), lettuce (the only kind I ever give him is Romaine), coleslaw. That's IT

suerontur - I admit, sometimes I feel like no one reads my posts. For a while there I decided to change up (my exercise) and I didn't take the extremepump class. Not one person mentioned it. But then there are times when someone makes a comment and I realize that sometimes someone really does read my post. Some of the posts are long and that might intimidate some people, especially when someone is in a rush. But I also find it really nice to get things off my chest. There are so many factors that go into why we eat what we do, stress, anxiety, etc. Sometimes sharing it with someone gives us a good idea of how to cope. There are times when the answer to something is right in front of us and we don't see it unless someone brings it to our attention.

chris - good for you getting your meds cut! That feels really good, I'm sure. And that weight loss! Good for you getting up early. How long will your friend be gone? Remember I told you about the bathing suit I got for $13? Well, I just noticed the other day that evidentally at one spot the lining didn't get sewed in fully. Oh well...you really can't notice. And it's not like I wear it anywhere else but at home. Good for you on your weight loss! What lovely flowers! What kind are they?

Tomorrow's deep water class I'm going to go to early and then do my thing. I'll download a workout from Turnstep.com, we have this acrylic picture holder that I'll put it in and then put the holder into a plastic bag. I can't explain it...it's just me. But I need to have a workout all written out. I just can't do something on the fly. That's just not me. If I needed to do it on the fly, I know that I'd wind up doing something easy, and I want to push myself.

Beth - your talking about this club being like a pub put in my head that song the Cheers theme

Becca - you go girl with that swimming!

DeeDee - after taking things to Goodwill, just think of the room you'll have for new things!

bkrimpet - we're so glad that you're here

We had a reception for the volunteeers for the Green Room. It was all desserts and I know that Vince wanted to go. Really, it wouldn't have bothered me if we didn't go. I did have my carrots, an apple, and a clementine with me. But I caved in and had 4 cookies, a SMALL brownie bite, a SMALL bit of cheesecake, a SMALL cupcake (I didn't know that's what it was), but just had water to drink. Now in a way I wish we hadn't gone.

Michele in NC

Lemon Juice is a good way to put a little flavor into a salad with no dressing.

Meg ... love your "romantic" story! Lol!

I had a large glass of crystal light tea with dinner .... haven't had anything with aspartame in the house for months because of son and his migraines! Oh my .... I can't drink it anymore! Raging headache within a half hour! Stomach cramped!?!

Son and husband are gone for the evening and I'm enjoying a quiet house. Son is having a sleep study and dad is staying with him. Son has not been able to stick with MFP and weight is getting higher. He's been referred to an obesity management doctor ... what kind of classification is that??? :.. we don't want to manage it ... he wants to lose it. I suspect they're going to suggest something like meal replacement ... which I don't really agree with ... but he's desperate and his weight is too high for a 17yr old ... too high for anyone really. This is probably his biggest migraine/anxiety/depression trigger ... so we'll see what they have to say... the sleep study was ordered because he no longer sleeps at night and ticked off the boxes for suspected sleep apnea. Weight, of course, being one of the boxes.

Beth

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Heather, I knew you would have a blast with the grands and glad to hear that you did. I love the picture of DH and the kids!!! I always enjoy hearing about your train rides, too.

Renny, thanks for the info. Not to be too nosey, but what made you move to Canada? I’m sure you both miss your families.

Poop, we know you are here for our amusement and sure do appreciate it/you.

Carol NC, sending you healing thoughts and prayers. I know what it is like to be in constant pain and It Ain’t Fun! Get better soon. ((((Hugs))))

Sylvia, that is wonderful that you found a walking buddy. Enjoy those walks together while burning calories. And no more trying to knock out your DGD. (I know that made you feel terrible, even though it wasn’t your fault.)

Janetr, you said what is true for me and exercise. “I dislike exercising. Although my body and I have noticed and do appreciate the benefits of the exercise.” Why can’t something so good for me, just be lots of fun and enjoyable??? **whine**

Renny, you might be out of shape but golly gee, I’m impressed at the riding and yoga-ing and everything you are doing. Keep it up! And once you are back to work, just stop in and tell us what’s going on with you, even if you don’t have time to read any of the diaries.

Michele, now I do remember reading about the hair dryer, because the first thing I thought of was when I had hives really bad. Heat is not a friend of hives and would only make the itching worse. When I would take a shower, I’d use the water at a Luke warm temperature and then do a cool down with getting the water as cold as I could stand it. Glad it helped your bite itching. About the float the lady wants to give you, my DH would say “Never turn down a generous impulse”. But I know what you mean. I hate that your guests were stressing you out so much. Glad they weren’t staying any longer.

Crazybee, welcome. If you really want to lose some weight, Id suggests doing what exercise you can, but concentrate on logging your food. It is really easy with MFP and is the way to start seeing what you are eating and the calories, sugar, etc that are in those foods. I am type II diabetic, and since I started on MFP I have been able to cut my Metformin in half. This is a very supportive group so I hope you come often.

Joyce, yo, you are too hip to be phat.  When my brother had the first grandchildren, my mother wanted to be called anything but Granmaw. You have to think of that slow and with a Texas drawl. Of course that is exactly what his kids ended up calling her. To my daughter, they were Noni and Papaw. What a bummer about the computer scam. Glad he didn’t do any harm to your computer and that you didn’t pay any money. OMG, I can’t really believe the conversation you had with your DH. Did he say those mean things about your opinion, with a straight face? I have to hand it to you for being able to put up with that. ((((Hugs))))

Peach, great that DH is joining you.

Lisa, love the picture!!! Warms my heart.

Mary, has your realtor contacted the other realtor to check with the mortgage company about the appraisal? (later) glad to hear they are doing appraisal.

Margaret, thanks for sharing “Now that I'm older, here's what I've discovered”. Cool that you are getting the desk today.

Tere, so glad your “issues” only lasted a day. Were you too out of sorts to tell SO that he’d best just leave you alone. I mean, give the poor guy a warning! And no punching him,. Okay?? You are so right about “balance” in all things.

Sylvia, how wonderful that you have found a sparing buddy that will challenge you!!! We could all use that.

Lenora, what part of Louisiana will you be visiting? DH is from NE La and that’s where we met and married. I don’t understand?? What is going to pee every 10 minutes supposed to do? I love learning new stuff.

CarolNC, I’m so glad the surgery is tomorrow and you can get fixed. Know that we are all thinking about you and praying for you. ((((Huggs))))

Cynthia, you said,” Uh, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say "what the ****?"
Edit: I find this quite harsh. Maybe it's a one-off. Nancy, good luck to you.” You and I certainly don’t always agree, but I definitely agree with you this time. I don’t know what I was thinking or where I was coming from. I apologize to all of you but certainly to Nancy. That is not who I normally am. Nancy, I wish you the best of luck in your journey and will gladly support you any way I can. Please come back often.

Chris, congrats on a great checkup. Glad you are having good weather and not the heat wave many of us are experiencing.

Pat, good to see you. The pictures of the lilies are just beautiful. Love the colors.

Stormlover, welcome. This is a great group of supportive ladies. Come often and join right in. If you would, please tell us a bit about yourself so we can get to know you. Also, we ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Good luck.

Vicki, sorry to hear about the depression and your eating fest. Hopefully both are behind you. You take care of you and know we are here for you. (((Hugs)))

Crystal, it is not easy eating out at every meal. I’d probably keep a bottle of Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette with me and when I could, eat a salad with grilled chicken or something. The dressings are what get you. If you order eggs for breakfast, you can ask that they be cooked in as little oil as possible. At lunch or dinner always ask what veggies they have that can be steamed. Admittedly it is a lot of work, but it can be done. Good luck!!

NMMargaret, I love the furniture and would want to keep it too. Good for you.

Michele NC, isn’t it hard t resist just a few little bites, when there is a table or two full of desserts? It almost doesn’t seem fair. I face that once a month at a meeting and it’s hard.

Beth, so sorry your son is having such problems. I’ll pray that he can get the help he needs.

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.

DH and I went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch, that we had been talking about going to ever since it opened. I looked up the menu online before we left and it didn’t have any nutritional information. I ordered my usual (high in calories) Chimichanga. I ate half of it and half of my beans and rice and brought the rest home. It was absolutely the best I have ever had. I’m still not sure about the calories but know it was very high. All I can say is it was way yummy.

Just a thought:
I really think tossing and turning at night should be considered exercise.

I wish you all the best success in your journey and your lives.

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.
Love ya,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

A beautiful HOT day in Northern CA today.
Finished painting two large sections of my back fence, in front of which I hope to do some planting of drought-resistant plants.

Stainless steel dishwasher update LOL: Much better on the dishwasher front: DH was fine once I changed the order and reduced the price by $250 (go me!) For now, all is peaceful; but I am worried about going on a trip with DH; he gets VERY nervous when his routine is changed. Gotta start the meditating now. LOL

But the fun part is that our DS2 is going to a training basketball camp wherein there will be college athletics scouts. Plus I think there's a pool at our hotel, and La Jolla beach is amazing.


Hope to see you on the forum when I get back from our "not-going-to-be-anxious" vacation. No oxymorons allowed, just sunscreen and smiles.

So nice to see all you ladies are KEEPING ON KEEPING ON!

Night-night.

Jen (finding Zen) in CA

Yesterday the bariatric dietitian posted a new video on carbs. We are pretty much on a no added carb diet and high protein. Fat is not as big a concern as the carbs. So I watched it and at the end she had a pie chart showing that our daily food consumption should be 50% protein, 30% fat and the other 20% carbs. She uses MFP and that's who got me started almost three weeks ago now. She said she could go to the bottom of her food diary and click on "macronutients" and get a pie chart showing how she had done that day. I was able to go and change my nutrients from daily grams to percentages and what an eye opener. I was not eating anywhere near enough protein and way over on the carbs even tho no bread, rice, pasta, etc. I got as close today as possible on the percentage (still low in protein) and really did not have any hunger, except just before lunch cuz we had gone grocery shopping and it was a little later than I normally eat. I did not attain the 50% protein but was a lot higher than I had been getting. I still am unable to get the pie chart to display.

On a more fun note, my house cleaner quit about 6 weeks ago. She's cleaned my house for several years. She thot she would move on and try something new. I've been doing it myself but don't LIKE to. This morning I started looking for a new service. Well this afternoon she happened to be in line at the grocery store just ahead of us and came back to chat. I told her I had started looking for a new house cleaner. She said I'll come do it. She is going to go back to school in August and cleaning homes will allow her to work around her school schedule and still earn some money. She'll come in the morning to clean the house for hubby's birthday party on Sunday. I am thrilled. It's the little things in life that please us most.

I really worked and got in 12k steps today, 2500 of them in front of mirror and in the shower, at what Fitbit tells me was an even 6 cal/minute. Had 8000 by the end of lunch, including 5 minutes of running (or was it 6? I can't remember, and neither does the Fitbit), and did some running in the hall after work.
But felt hungry all day, in spite of eating all day, and was really cranky and whiny by the time Larry picked me up.
May just be too little sleep. I've been writing here (in Notepad for transfer so MFP doesn't eat my post, hungry little bugger that it seems to be) until midnight or later each day.


Michele in NC-
Maybe Jessica's ex figured Jessica was thanking you enough for two? <wry smyle>

CrazybeeRX -
Yeah, sounds like life is indeed crazy for you. I know how you feel about tracking things -- I dropped off Weight Watchers regimens about a year after making goal weight because I was just tired of feeling obsessive about my weight. That was, um, a while ago.
Now I'm returning to obsession-land because I lost 50 pounds without paying a lot of attention, but want to lose another 10 ... and they're being difficult about it.
--I don't know if this would work for you, but I was 213 and nearing diabetes when the doc said to cut out all white carbs. That meant brown rice stedda white, whole wheat stedda white bread ... and an end to snacking on sweets, cakes, chips &c. I also started paying attention to portion control, making sure I took a half-cup of rice instead of covering the plate, that sorta thing. But the funny thing is, thinking of it as cutting out white carbs rather than foregoing sweets,, I didn't feel deprived.
--For what it's worth, I discovered after getting a Fitbit exercise tracker that my brisk walking was faster than I thought.
--This is a great place for finding folks to talk to. Welcome!

Joyce -
--I'm glad you didn't fall for the "send money" part of the scam and were able to quickly undo the damage.
--<<<HUGS>>>.
The amateur shrimk (I first typed "shrimp") part of me thinks that maybe the repeated stomping out of restaurants is because that's something he can control.
Still and all, to keep your own sanity you may, at some point, just have to tell the man, "I know your life sucks, but I will not be treated this way. If you continue to insult me and cannot brook dissent, I will have to leave."
I like Lisa's suggestion of writing out the stressors or using relaxation techniques first, and portioning out a bit if Ben and Jerry are still calling.

JanetR -
There, there. <<hugs>> I'm upandowning still, too. Bodies can be real pains in the bntt.

Tere - congrats on limiting the junk food instead of bingeing!
Carol - Peach--
Very cool about yuor husband joining MFP.

Sylvia -
Excellent about the walk with your friend!

Lenora -
Huzza for immediately effective eyedrops!
AND Woo-hoo with the 7-lb loss of fat and the increase in muscle tissue!
If y'all are anywhere around New Orleans, maybe we could meet. I know you're coming for family, so wouldn't expect a lot of time.
Me, I find leftovers often last a couple weeks, leaving time to eat other things in between.
I keep my nails really short, partly becuase I can't imagine typing with long nails and partly because I can never remember to keep up with polish.


I'm only up to 11:05a today, but am not gonna do another midnight special. It's almost 11p.

Maybe I should be, for greater differentiation,

LaJanet (in NO, Prickly and Querelous)

margaretturk wrote: »

Janet I am standing by some flowers at Como Conservatory in St. Paul.

Both my mom and sister were really into antiques. Most of mine are the ones from my mom. I like to visit antique stores because of the history and it reminds me of my sister. I think the yellow desk would have gone to 1-800- JUNK had I not asked for it. When I went to St. Louis it was down in the unfinished basement because it did not fit in with the staging of the house.

Loved all the romantic stories. My current romantic story is DH took me salsa dancing in an outdoor park in St. Paul called Rice Park. I understand why some of you love Zumba it really gives you a work out.

MNMargaret

Thanks Margaret for the info. Its a beautiful pic of the flowers and you. Antiques remind me of my sister. When I lived in So. Cal she and I would go to antique stores every chance we got. Her home is full of them. I did keep some of the small things that I can display on my china cabinet, along with the silver coffee service my parents got as a 25th wedding anniversary present. My mom gave it to me many years before she passed and it means so much to me.

Never have danced with DH, he doesn't dance A sweet story, thanks for sharing.

LaJanet (in NO, Prickly and Querelous)

Thanks for the hugs and letting me whine. I'm good. I just have to keep on keeping on. I did eat some Ritz crackers on Tuesday night think they caught up with me today. I didn't go over calories but for sure over carbs. I just need to hang in there. If I can average 1.5 - 2 # a week I will be thrilled.

Janetr OKC

DeeDee[/b Thanks for the positive words! I have been trying really hard this past month by swimming Tues and Thurs, then walking Mon and Fridays. Its been years that I have been doing something EVERY day (except Wed), and my body seems happy. Like right now, being that I swam (swum?) my muscles are still warm and tingly. Like the swimming and the walking have REV'ED up my metabolism a bit. Its a cool thing. I feel powerful, and that is a feeling I didn't think I would ever use when describing myself.

Carol: Good luck with surgery. Sending prayers for your surgeon’s skill and your improved health. :flowerforyou:

Jannie: Sending hugs and support. I hope you get a good night’s rest. :happy:



I went to the gym with DSIL and DBIL today and had a nice workout. It sure makes me appreciate my gym at home. A lot of the equipment was the same and the people were nice, but there is no yoga, no zumba, and no spin class. Home has the advantage. :bigsmile: DH’s 50th class reunion gets under way tomorrow. I hope the heat doesn’t ruin it for him.

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

June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

But the fun part is that our DS2 is going to a training basketball camp wherein there will be college athletics scouts. Plus I think there's a pool at our hotel, and La Jolla beach is amazing.

Jen- La Jolla is beautiful! La Jolla shores is our favorite beach in San Diego because it has fire rings and my kids have night time bon fires often with friends there all the time. Also tide pools are fun and close enough to walk to from la Jolla shores beach. If you have time our county fair is going on through July 4th in Del Mar and a drive to Coronada Island is worth it. It's beautiful and they have a very nice free beach with no hassle parking right by the Hotel Del. If your family is interested in stand up paddle boarding or kayaking lmk and I can recommend some places.

Joyce- you have a lot on your plate right now with your hubbie but please do take care of yourself. If you can find a way to focus on what's really important to you and let the #%@$, less important stuff go. Find the thing that will give you the energy to deal with every thing else.

Carol in NC- sending prayers for a speedy recovery.

Had a good day. DD and DH are going to look at colleges in Chicago this weekend. Can't believe she'll be a senior in high school next year. Then DD and I are off to Las Vegas for dance Nationals at the MGM. No drinking or gambling for me just dance Mom's and their daughters ( sigh).

Nighty nite. Rosie in So Cal

morning ladies~
slept real well last night...
so I ordered this folio for my Ipad mini, and wouldn't ya know it was for a regular Ipad and I got it online, the place doesn't take returns... soooo now II have to put it on craigslist or on a facebook tag sale.. irks me to no end.. I haven't used the ipad yet until I get something to protect it.. so still using my laptop..
will post pictures of the kitchen once it is all done, but the cabinets are in and the handles on most everything and I have slowly started putting stuff away.
Now to make a decision on the floor...
Hope everyone will enjoy there weekend, I am working all day today and 7:30-noon tomorrow