WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

Sondre- volcanoes more commonly known as lava cakes is a rich chocolate cake with a fudge stick in the center when heated the fudge expands erupting out from the top center of the cake! Mmmmmm

Mary from Minnesota

Sylvia, What an experience!! How very scary it must have been to have the van spin around like that. I am so glad you and the grandchildren are ok, as well as the people in the other car. I hope all goes well with getting your vehicle back or a new one.

Sondre, SF, PA

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Sondre- volcanoes more commonly known as lava cakes is a rich chocolate cake with a fudge stick in the center when heated the fudge expands erupting out from the top center of the cake! Mmmmmm

Mary from Minnesota

Totally different from our lava cakes...no explosion Sounds wonderful.....and something I need to stay away from.

yes i am having a hard apple cider that is 275 calories for 22 ounces. yes, yes i am!

Did an hour of deep water today. Actually, I got there a little bit early and did some work on my own, then I joined the class but left early since mother nature was calling. The plan for tomorrow is to do some of the Supreme 90 DVD's that I have.

naiomi - you WILL be taking steps forward. when I first started to do HIIT, I did about 15 minutes and I was sure that I'd die. Now I can go about an hour and not die.

DJ - What is it with kids today? It seems they are very self-centered. Like I'm still waiting for a "thank you" for the gift we gave Jessica's friend for her wedding. I've only been waiting something like 3 years. When we went to dinner Wednesday night (I didn't plan anything since I didn't know what their schedule was) we went to Subway, mainly because you can get something there pretty inexpensively. I would have thought they'd have said "oh, for letting us stay at your house, let us buy your dinner". But they didn't. Not that it was a real big deal. However, the next day they left, saying they wanted to go into Hickory to look around. OK. Then I see on Facebook that she posted what they had to eat at the Tap Room. Now I know that the Tap Room isn't cheap. She was always talking about wanting to save money. So you would have thought that when they went out to eat she'd have ordered a water (no cost) but instead she had a lemonade. I don't understand, but then again, I'm not going to try. Now I really wish I hadn't gone to that reception at the Green Room yesterday. The only reason I went was because Vince was interested in the fact that they were just serving desserts, I couldn't have cared less. Well, he forgot that's the reason we were going to the Green Room and had some cookies at home so he didn't have much there. Oh well....next year if he forgets I'm just going to suggest that we don't go if they do the same thing. I'm so so glad that the desserts that they had were very SMALL bites, these really small (like mini cupcakes) of brownies (even maybe 1/2 that size) and cupcakes, even cheesecakes. but regular size cookies. Got out of there asap. Sometimes a high calorie food is worth it if it tastes really good. Good for you working on the savoring part. unfortunately, the opposite is true of me. I see my old gym and how they've expanded, all the new things they've added. And then I look at what I have, not anywhere as much has been done in the time I've been here to my Y. I met one of the ladies who takes the deep water class and asked her how she liked the new instructor. She said she really didn't, that she didn't feel like she got a good workout. I told her that's why I'm going earlier and doing my own thing and then joining the class after it gets started. This gal does SO much stretching, today she did almost 20 minutes of nothing but neck stretches, ankle stretches, etc. I'm there for a workout, not to spend all that time stretching. You really should stretch at the end of the workout, anyway. Loved your serenity prayer


After the deep water class stopped in at the Salvation Army, but they didn't have anything. Then went to Burkes Outlet since I hadn't been there in a long time. Did get a shirt, not real crazy about it but I got something like 45% off. Then stopped at Big Lots, they didn't have much but I did get Vince some of his bread.

Jen - have fun on your trip

yanniejannie - poor Gwen. Sometimes you just don't know about people

janetr - that's great that your housekeeper will come back!

JametMMc - lately I've gotten to where I'd rather have fruits and veges. Seems I can get a whole lot in and very few calories. Admitted, I do have my slip-ups ( like last night and when we had the guests), but for the most part I'd really rather have veggies. it was all desserts, but they provided them all. Maybe next year I won't even bother going. they used to do this cookout and when they did I always brought my own sandwich. I'm not big on hamburgers and/or hot dogs. Actually, the last time I had a hamburger was last May and I can't even remember the last time I had a hot dog! I'm just glad that the brownies/cupcakes/cheesecakes were SMALL and I only had one of each. I took just a bit of the lemon square, but I did have 3 cookies. Oh well....it was only one day and at least I got out of there asap and didn't bring anything home

Becca - when I take the deep water class or go in my pool, I love the feel of the resistance of the water against my skin. The bad thing is that it reminds me how much flab I have. Oh well....but it still feels so good.

katla - I like doing DVD's at home sometimes because you can get a wide range of things, not much is offered at the gym. But I do admit that I go there to use their equipment since it can be so large to have in the house.

Joyce - I can't believe those computer guys called you back! Good for you standing your ground. Glad to hear things are stable for Charlie

Going to stop now and go in the pool since its nice now. I HEARD there might be storms later today, but who knows????

Went in the pool then went to Aldi. I thought for sure they had cod but they didn't so had to go to WalMart to get it to make tomorrow. I'm going to have some of the shirataki noodles and will try putting some of that terriyaki tofu in it along with some green beans. I did try a little bit and it really isn't bad at all.

Carol/peach - we have to give Loki a capsule every day. The vet gave us this pill shooter, and even the gal who watches our cats when we're gone and gives them their meds says it is fantastic. The trick is to get the pill far enough back in the throat so that the gag reflex causes him to take the pill. It takes all of two seconds, literally. Let me know if you're interested, I'll see where Vince got them from. I know it was this Humane Society in Florida, they were only something like $5. It's like a long plastic syringe with a rubber tip. You put the pill/capsule in the tip, put the whole thing in his mouth, and push the plunger. Yes, Loki isn't crazy at all about it, but he also knows that it's over in no time at all. We give him the pills in a pill pocket. They work fabulous. I didn't know this, but if you buy them at Petsmart and for some reason can't use them, even tho the bag is opened Petsmart will take them back. Also, we didn't know this, but Pill Pockets is a division of Mars, Inc. Was Vince ever surprised to find that out!

Lesley - happy birthday to your hubby. So sorry about your daughter. She must live near you. What did you mean by "I cannot help her"?

Loralou - I used to be a real carb junkie, put a bread basket in front of me and it'll disappear in record time. Then I gave it up for Lent. To be honest, at first it was REALLY hard. Knowing that there was a light at the end of the tunnel (the end of Lent) seemed to make it somewhat bearable. But you know what? By the time Lent ended, I couldn't care less for white bread etc. As a matter of fact, I'd really rather have shirataki noodles than spaghetti, more for the taste than anything else. Good luck to you. you CAN do this

Sondre - I hear ya. Vince retired from Mars, Inc. We were able to take a tour of the plant (it isn't open to the general public but we could since he worked for them). The blocks of chocolate! One thing I do have to say, they are M-E-T-I-C-U-L-O-U-S. Honestly, you could eat off the floor at their plants, so clean.

Heather - my cousin wanted to adopt. The agency asked her to adopt this set of twins that they had because she, herself, was a twin. Everything worked out real well. I just thought it was interesting that they gave her preference in getting the twins because she was a twin. Your weight loss journey is so inspirational. Love how you planned to have an extra room just for the machines and then did it! So glad things worked out for your hubby.

Kate - sorry about the punctured tire and even sorrier for the mosquito bites. I know what a pain that can be

mia - those people are such an inspiration!

Welcome everyone new!

Carol in NC - so glad you're OK and the surgery went OK. Now I just can't wait to hear from you!!!

Poop - good for you passing that guy. Goes to show him you can do it!

Mary from MN - praying that everything for the house goes well for you. Get rid of that chocolate bar...NOW!!!!! Trust me, if Poop and I have to come over, you'll regret not having given it away

Lisa - great post and so very true

Sylvia - oh no!!!!! thank goodness no one was injured

Lenora - you've sure been thru the mill and continue

Alison - happy early birthday. Pamper yourself

Sue in WA - congrats on getting there!

Michele in NC

Hugs Sylvia.....so sorry that happened... glad you were taken care of, and you had someone watching over you for sure..

Sylvia...thinking of you & Grkids. Hope you are all ok.Such a scary thing

Sylvia .... so glad no one was hurt!

Carol ... glad you made it out alive ...

Peach ... sorry you're having problems with your pom ... which I read as "porn" each time I see your posts ... need to find my readers!

Salad dressings .... my mother ... a lifetime member of WW ... gets her dressing on the side and then dips her fork first in the dressing, then into the salad ... it really does reduce dressing usage.

Made the appointment for my son with weight loss clinic ... gonna be pricey ... and it just goes against what I believe works. But evidently my son needs to look for a magic answer. Hope its worth it.

Beth

JanetMMcC wrote: »

Lenora - Do you like character-based mysteries? A lot of us on my first online home love Louise Penny's books about Inspector Gamache. They get really good from about the fourth on, but it's best to start at the beginning because the characters develop as you go along.
And that's great about the seizures controlled - and yeah, definitely that goes before cholesterol.
Rain kept you outa the pool? I bet it was really the lightning.
Holy cow, what a saga with the MD.

Yeah, it was ... took me a long time before I could trust another MD. When my OB/GYN made some off the cuff remark = I laid him low! He's been treating me for as long as he has been in private practice. 40+ years. I told him that doctors were NOT "God" (gods) and I expected for him to understand I was not going to treat them any better than I got treated myself. ... and 'if' he did not want to treat me any longer ... that was the time to speak up. Of course, he calmed down. I've been on a 1st name basis with him since I lost my first baby. I'd trust him with my life. He spent a week researching what was happening to me and I give him credit for saving my life and making it so I could have future children. Son, 39 last week, and the other 37 in August. Had a rare condition that 'only' occurs when a woman is pregnant. Hydatidiformole pregnancy. It's where the placenta grows and chokes out the fetus. When they x-rayed my belly it looked like a mass of grapes, no fetal skeleton. Had to take 9 weeks of chemo because it had gotten into my bloodstream and attached itself to other organs.

My GP is my 'cutie pie' ... he is sooooooooo cute; PsycheMD is very good and he actually listens to me and can tell when something is bothering me. Usually, it is because my meds are not 'tweaked' and a small adjustment will usually do the trick. Told me to never allow another MD to take me off my Bipolar meds without talking to him first; and I am not going to mess around with my seizure meds. If I can keep both of them 'in check' I am a very happy, mischievous person. I love jokes and funny stories. Really like 'clean' comedians - Like Jeanne Robertson (North Carolina) and her stories about her husband - especially the one about 7-up pound cakes. If you want a 'good' laugh look her up on YouTube. She is hysterical.

I've not heard of Louise Penny; but will definitely check her out. I liked Alex Cross and Michael Bennette (sp?) characters in some of James Patterson books and I like the main characters in John Grippando books as well. A lawyer and his side-kick, Theo, who he got off death row.

First it was the rain; but the thunder came a little later when it was moving out. Can't get into pool if you hear thunder - lightening can strike up to 10 miles away. After being a lifeguard during HS, I don't take any chances.

"I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every moment of it." [unknown]

GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »

"I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every moment of it." [unknown]

lol Good one. Mind if I join you?

An older pic of us when I was bigger

Update on appraisal- not good. We reduced our price for future purchase of new roof and windows. Buyers knew that. But, FHA says that the roof needs to be replaced. Now what??? They wanted us to sign an extension but can we ask to have our realtor get the second offer??? Anyhow our realtor isn't helping so my DH asked her to set up a meeting with her and the agency broker. She just gave us the brokers number. Any advice on how FHA works would be appreciated!

Michele- thanks for your support! The candy bar has left the building!

Barbie- I haven't heard those songs in ages! I loved them.

Have a great night everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Pip- you don't look very big! Great picture!

Pip love the pic of and you Kirby (aka hottie). I should be so big now!!