WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015

@miriamwithcats - no, I've never read any of her books. Sometimes reading about how others have dealt with being with being bipolar can sometimes make me feel worse about myself, sometime much better. It is a life-long test for being 'sane' when the world is so 'insane'. I think one of the things that made me 'feel' better is looking up 'famous people with Bipolar Disorder' on Google and realizing I am just one of many people who has survived it - and many so much more famous than I will ever be - but knowing that they had something that helped me deal with the ups and downs of this disorder. Thankfully, I am no longer employed; but, I do miss the people I met.

@exermom - My BF makes pimento cheese with 2 types of cheese (sharp yellow) and (mild yellow) and she grates it herself rather than using the pre-grated cheese and uses cream cheese and sour cream in it. It is delicious - but rather 'fattening' that way. For me, it is difficult to find it already mixed at the store, mainly because my Mother made it from scratch and she'd add a little 'hot pepper' to it as well. Publix usually has a good pimento cheese spread, I just don't like the creamy texture to it - although it is not always 'creamy'.

On Saturdays she'd have the maid fry up extra chicken and then on Sundays she'd make the pimento cheese sandwiches we would eat at the 'falls' up at High Falls, until they dammed it up and made the area into a lake. That is also a good combination - cold fried chicken and pimento sandwiches. I like my slaw a bit on the 'dry' side as well. My grandmother used to make slaw that was basically 'pickled' - it was made with vinegar.

Well, don't know if the weather will permit me to get into the pool - it is forecast that we'll have rain all week; but, that might mean afternoon thunder bumpers. Never can tell. It was supposed to be sunny yesterday and then about 6PM the bottom fell out and the lightening was striking close to the house.

Whoa ... what about that close call with a shark attack on the guy that was surfing in competition; I don't think I would be getting back in the water either after that. He was a very lucky young man. I can't imagine what was going through his mother' head at that moment. Yeah, for his completion surfer who went to his aid and the quick response of the guys on the ski jets. He was shaking when they interviewed him afterwards.

Just have a minute before I need to go get Daysie Dog out for a run... But thought I'd share with you how the back of house looks at the restaurant where I'm consulting. These are just three of the pics, I've taken more than a dozen. I will not eat food out of the kitchen, so I'm on a fruit and protein bar lunch and dinner regimen--and I buy the fruit and bring it with me, and keep it in my computer bag. Was going to shut it down this Weds./Thurs. for a deep clean, but they've asked me to postpone until Monday/Tuesday, so they can get repair people in, as there are a dozen of those to do as well.

*sigh* But I'm home, the worst run of it is over. And, since this is a weight-loss support group, if you'd like to completely lose your appetite, check out the pictures carefully. Ick. Unfortunately, I STILL haven't gotten off that buggerty stall. While I've only been able to absorb a thousand or so calories a day because I'm so busy, I haven't been able to run, there's just been no time.

Am walking the GM through on Wednesday (surprise to everyone but me, not mentioning it to anyone) and have already sent these photos as well as the rest. I've got one great candidate that I'm grooming to become at least assistant manager, as my report also said the manager needs to be fired. Essentially, the neglect of the place has put the company at risk, as well as the customers, and is near criminal. He's also neglected the people who work for him, who've never had an evaluation, and morale is essentially zero. So far the only thing he HASN'T done is stolen from the company. At least as far as I know.

You cannot expect people who are only making minimum wage or a little better to adhere to standards that are never enforced, and where good work is never rewarded. The GM has asked me to be interim manager while I'm training the assistant manager into that place, and I'm still considering it. First, it has to be clean! Gah.

Lozinit, welcome! Jump right in and tell us a little about yourself.

Joyce, yes, apparently I do talk to myself. Nobody else seems to hear me. I can tell hubby something and it's like he never heard a word of it.

Pip, I'm so sorry to hear you are hurting. If you hurt enough to change your activity plans it must be serious. Take care of yourself!

Crazydoglady, WOW! You look amazing! Good job sticking to it!

Well, I finally did it. This morning was my very first attempt at using the couch to 5k app. It went really well, I thought. My knees and feet felt fine, and my hip only hurt where it was bruised from falling. Just from the bruise shaking up and down. I'm using the Runtastic app and it seems to be very easy to use. It tells me when to walk and when to run and afterward I could look at an interesting graph that showed my activity level. I could even see on the graph the exact point where I had to stop and pet three neighbor dogs. I'm really eager to do it again, but they tell you only to do it 3 days a week or something. Pooh.

I want to be one of those people who they talk about and say...she started jogging at 60! Next week is my BD, so it's time to get started.

I think I have some very heavy panties. Or possibly my bathroom scales are on the blink. This morning I weighed in my underwear and it said 174.2. I removed the underwear and it said 173.0. 1.2 pounds for underwear. Maybe I should switch to nylon instead of cotton.

Hubby and I drove my son up to Fort Scott to pick up the kids yesterday. I was very well behaved when I came face to face with the evil ex-wife. Didn't say one word. The kids were happy and sunburned and said they had a good time, but they were glad to go home, too.

Gotta go. Time for swim lessons. Take care!

Sylvia

Happy Monday all,

Going for an hour walk with some downhill running. I have the day off today as DH is out of the house for three days and I can get some much needed alone time. Since he's retired I rarely get the house to myself.

JanetMMcC thanks for friending me! Your amazing and very inspirational!

Cheri Great goal graph. Is that an app? Can you share where you got it?

Crazydoglady Your so beautiful! Six mile runs! Wow very inspiring!

Kayla I'm in Oregon too. Grew up in Portland but have lived in The Dalles for 25 years. Where are you?

Exermom I am no good to you on how to make the pattern rectangular. Obviously stop increasing on one side, sounds so simple, but I ALWAYS need a pattern. Been crocheting since I was 10 but not good at design. Good luck!

Sadly I did not get my PEANUT BUTTER PICKLE BURGER! They were closed so we ate mediocre pizza across the street. Very disappointing. Not worth the calories. Maybe I'll make one at home where I can control the content. I was only going to have half by splitting it with DH. Probably better that way.

Have a great day all!

Tammy
Oregon

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

Good Morning my friends,

Sylvia, I’m so glad you weren’t too sore this morning. Gosh, everyone on here is going to be walking or running but me. But I’m happy for all of you, even though I am a lazy slob. Glad your blue tooth is working good.

Linda, at least if someone was going to order something on your charge card, it’s nice they were shipping to you. I mean what’s with that??? It’s like a kid ordering a pizza for a house that didn’t order it.

NMMargaret, what a bummer with no internet!!! I appreciate you going out so you can check in with us. You are so right that if Lillian or anyone here slips up, we are here to catch them. I like that one.

Tammy, I can’t say that a Peanut Butter Pickle Burger even sounds good to me, but if it’s your thing I just hope you savor every bite. So how many calories does that bad boy have? I do have a plain burger every once in a while and it’s bad enough that I can’t imagine adding peanut butter. I am not a walker but worry about some of the ladies on here in this terrible heat.

Pip, I just am not used to you being less than 100% and it disturbs me. I understand about the shoulder injury but worry about your head. Have Kirby peek in one ear and see what he can see.

Heather, OMG that looks so yummy. Send me one, ok? Not that I’m too lazy to cook my own or anything. Great idea for square pan and cut in small squares as canapés. It’s good that I don’t cook like you do or I’d probably eat more than I do now, although it would possibly be healthier.

Meg, your family day sounds great. Kudos for that early bike ride!!!! I am so proud of you. If your knees feel okay now, hopefully they won’t give you any trouble. You’ll have to do it again.

CarolNC, I know I’d be proud if that were my son speaking in church. Your daughter sounds like she got her “tude” from the same place as my DD. Sometimes it can really get my goat and how sad for them that they can’t enjoy life more than criticize it. Sorry you are still tiring so easily but your body needs it’s energy for healing. Take care.

Lori, a BIG CONGRATS on your loss. Don’t ya just love being a looser!!! Keep up the good work, girl. For sure you can do this.

Lambocj, welcome to a great group of ladies for support and information. You will find that logging food really gives you a great picture of what you are eating and helps you plan for a healthy diet. It is recommended to weigh and measure everything so you know you are accurately logging your food. We ask that you end each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Come often and join right in.

Sylvia, I’m glad you didn’t buy a place in that building, too. I wonder what all is in that display case. That’s funny.

Rosie, I’m doing a rain dance with you for you to get more wet stuff. Glad you at least got what you did.

Terri, I’ll keep my fingers crossed that DH decides to get serious about the weight loss. As we know, if he just treats it like a diet and goes back to his old way of eating it won’t stay off. Wouldn’t it be nice if he asked you for your help.

Miriam, I hope tossing that coffee will help straighten you out. It’s not funny but I did have to giggle when I read, “I somehow got glutened”. Not too many years back, no one would have had an idea of what that meant. Get better soon.

Crazydoglady, Holy Moly, I’ll say you did it!!! Wonderful, Fantastic, Great Job. You look absolutely wonderful!!!!! When is the last time you were a size 4? (I never was) Thank for sharing the pictures and Congratulations.

Barbie, enjoy your last day of the Lavender Festival. How nice that you get to share it with different friends on different days.

Katla,it’s so nice of you to not only loan them your boat but then to assist with other logistics of their trip. I don’t care what they say, I think you are a good mom and MIL. Lol

Cheri, your afghan is looking great. I’m sure you will figure out how to do it the way you want. I love the colors, too.

MicheleNC, I’m sure you know that cold slaw on a burger is a Carolina thing. I thought it sounded arful but it’s actually quite good on BBQ. Of course, growing up in Texas, I don’t find Carolina BBQ as good as they think it is. LOL If Vince’s skin turns blue, he could join the Blue Men as a backup. Or not?

Lozinit, you are most welcome. Please tell us about yourself so we can start to get to know you. We also ask that you end each post with the name you want to be called and a general location. Come often and join right in.

Joyce, ok, I admit I don’t mind giving a swift kick every now and again. But only cause I love you. I agree that I would feel better if Pip would call the doctor about her head. I like the young up and coming golfers too. They are having a hard time getting this one in. The one’s that my DD calls “man hairs” I get with tweezers.

Kate, I already miss eating cheese since I started this lifestyle. If I lived there, with all the great and different cheeses, I’d have a really hard time resisting.

Tina, belated Happy Anniversary and Congrats on your loss. Yep, that work is not healthy for any one. That Cocker mix is adorable. You sure don’t see Cocker Spaniels like you did when I was young. How does a breed just disappear?

Lisa, isn’t it sad how many restaurants overlook cleaning as a regular part of the job. Glad you are going to get it all taken care of.

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’ve gotten close to caught up but simply run out of time, so I’ll finish later. I have got to get nails done today, check out one sale and tonight have a Moose meeting. DH has gone to the grocery store and getting what I need to make the Spinach and Feta Pie. I sure hope it’s as good as it looks and sounds.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
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.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

morning peep-o-riffers -

this weekend ESPECIALLY sunday was a drag. i did get me a scopolamine patch (used for seasickness) to see if that helps w/my dizziness. can't wait for my followup app. to see whats shakin. i am still working out 30minutes and haven't run at all because i'm afraid the bouncing will hurt my shoulder more. right now spinning is the best thing because it allows my upper body to stay still while my legs are working.


janetr - thanks for the positive thoughts.. you mean you don't have a magic want? bummer ;0/

exermom - i know i know..this weekend felt like 2 steps back instead of forward.

jmkmomm- after googling, it is really based on the severity of the head trauma. however, technically, i'm not driving.lololol. i have my followup appointement on thursday.... my husband is a hoosier. he was born in indiana. we lived in syracuse indiana by lake wawasee (biggest natural lake in indiana) for 3 years. closest place that is known i would say is ft wayne or south bend.


grandmallie - if the boss is the one that's mean to you, then i don't care that they had a kid and when it grows up, i hope that kid gives them grief. if the boss is nice to you then, AWWWWWWWWWW CONGRATS!!

KAYAK - CONCUSSIONS can last a loonnnggg time, unfortunately...

type to ya later.

Happy Monday, everyone! Or is that an oxymoron? Anyway, I am wondering if anyone has worked out a successful way to help an adult child lose weight for medical reasons. Do not want to be too momly about it, only supportive and give out correct and helpful information. Turns out she may have PCOS and feels it will be too hard to lose weight but wants to try anyway. Trying to convince her of the benefits of logging. Does anyone have experience with PCOS?
Betty WNY

Heather prayers for you and DH. I am reading a book titled Boundaries by Henry Cloud that I am finding helpful as I am working with my DS. It does have a Christian focus. Some of his ideas are easier said than done but I like how he explains how not respecting boundaries in yourself or in others is the root of many a conflict. He also gives suggestions if others are not respecting your boundaries. It is o.k. to have boundaries. The irony it is often much easier to get on in the world when your boundaries are clear. It has been quite the week for me, so I may have already mentioned this book.

Cheri your poster says it so well. Love the afghan.

Pip good job listening to your body's needs.

Betty try to encourage her to find the help that is right for her to make these changes. That is wonderful she wants to try. Her asking others is also a great place to start. Sorry I do not have any experience with PCOS.

MNMargaret

Joyce - Praying is definitely being done! I did talk to my son last summer (he spoke several times at church) and he told me that, "we live together; you understand my grunts!" He did talk a little last night about his experiences. I'm waiting until he's a little more rested (and his sister isn't around) and he will talk for probably a couple of hours. I get my chin and mustache waxed every three weeks and tweeze in between.

Janet - Thanks! My daughter is very much like her father and sometimes his genes win out!

I had another round of torture, err, PT, this morning. I asked about coming out of the sling at the end of next week and my concern that I wasn't ready for that--my arm is still too "fragile." She said they would be contacting the doctor next week to talk about the sling. I may be in it for an additional two weeks. I can't imagine having an arm that I have lift and move with my right hand being allowed to dangle and be exposed to knocks and bumps. I still won't be allowed to pick up anything with it. She reiterated that it had been a very complex surgery. We'll see.

I will probably try to pop back in later.

Carol in NC

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DJ in Myrtle Beach – I found your list of reasons losing weight is worth it fascinating. Add #8 No longer need BP meds or meds to control Blood Sugar and my list will read the same as yours. I hadn’t thought much about it, but even # 3 is on my list. My hands used to shake for no apparent reason and I haven’t noticed them shaking in quite a while. I wonder what that was about and how it relates to the weight loss. Do you have a clue for yourself?

Hmmm. Perhaps writing out my own list and posting it in the kitchen for those days when I want to “eat the world” could provide some “ride it out” motivation. Thanks for posting that list. You never know when your words are going to resonate with someone.

OK. Even without commenting on everyone’s posts it is going to take me some time to catch up after not being on-line this weekend. I’ve just hit the end of page 45 so I think I will post my comments as I finish a page.

Mia in MI

July goal:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Continue to meet PT one day a week for strength training
Start one hour a week of aerobic exercise
Stop Iced tea overload. 24 oz. iced tea daily plus 40 oz. water
Word of the month – gratitude

Margaret - I agree, boundaries are the key to a happy life. Most emotional difficulties are caused by not having strong boundaries. I used to be a mess with mine, but I am learning and have got much better. It takes guts and self respect to stand your ground and know what you need to live a healthy and fulfilled life. I have learnt a lot from my DDIL. The way people respect her is quite an eye opener. And she is so charming with it! ! ! ! I used to have a Principal of a college who was the same way. I studied her a lot. I also worked with a theatre director who had it. For me it is a daily struggle, but I am improving. I will never have their charisma, but I know it when I see it.

Heather UK

mollywhippet wrote: »

I think I have some very heavy panties. Or possibly my bathroom scales are on the blink. This morning I weighed in my underwear and it said 174.2. I removed the underwear and it said 173.0. 1.2 pounds for underwear. Maybe I should switch to nylon instead of cotton.

Sylvia

Hahaha...Sylvia. You crack me up. This made me laugh.

I came on this quote by Fr. Alfred D'Souza today: "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid, then life would begin.
At last it dawned upon me that these obstacles were my life"


Madness Monday or Mindfulness Monday, have a great day, lovely ladies.

Renny

pip - keep taking it slow and easy, time is the best healer for your head. i was run over by an auto biking few years ago, brain was on slow motion for months (sometimes i think it still is) but you will improve!
doglady - wow and wow again, wonderful job. right about the lifestyle change.

logged what have already eaten this am and am over 500 cal. Heal thyself!
dH is again job hunting and b**ching about everything in sight. for some reason, my making green blender drinks has become a frequent complaint by him.
that spinach & feta pie sure sounds good. going to look it up

Happy Monday ! ! !

Crazydoglady – Congrats on the loss. You look marvelous ! ! ! (beautiful bride a flower girl, too).

Barbie – thanks for the link to the podcast. I should have time this week to get it to my phone (right now I sent it to myself to my home e-mail).

Joyce – I like waxing for hair removal. I have been doing it on different body parts for decades, so almost all my hair is downy-soft. The benefit is that is comes in finer and lighter every time you wax. The disadvantage is that if you don’t pull your skin tight enough it will hurt (if you pull your skin tight it will only sting). Also, avoid wrinkle cream 1-2 days before and after waxing. If it is only a few hairs, I pluck them after a shower.

Lisa – Yuck ! While I know firsthand how difficult it is to keep a restaurant clean, the pictures you showed are disgusting. While DH and I ran our restaurant, he was in charge of the cooks and kitchen, while I took care of the waitresses, bartenders, and Personnel in general (he’s not much of a communicator). I wish you luck in this current challenge. Keep doing your best to take care of yourself.

Sylvia – You and your “heavy panties” made me laugh out loud at work (it's okay though, because they all think I'm crazy already). Congrats on the evil ex. I’m proud of you for staying calm during such a difficult time.

DJ – I am being very careful how I word things regarding DH and his health attempts. Just having him in the Fitness Center is a good start. Now, if I can get him to cut back a little on the white carbs, we can get these babysteps started. I’m guessing that since both him Mom and Dad have/had Diabetes and never did anything to help it, he will be the same, so I’ll just make sure he keeps up with his life insurance (lol).

Betty – my DD has PCOS. She is also no less than 100 pounds overweight, and very rarely cares to do anything about it. She has a MFP account, and a FitBit, but is constantly getting ill or injured. I keep trying to explain, without being too motherly or preach-y, that tracking her food could help her see where she needs to increase or decrease some nutrients, but she just keeps making excuses, so she is obviously not ready. Right now she claims she broke her foot, even though she had no injury, and won’t see the doctor, so I suggested shoe inserts and massage with frozen water bottle. Next week it will probably be an abdominal hernia, but she will never have the surgery. I hope you have better luck ! ! ! // I have to agree with Heather at this time, because WW is stricter and calculates everything for a person (they still do it that way, right?). Or even the pre-packaged frozen meals? Probably way too much salt, but at least scanning the barcode into their phone would keep it simple for the beginning.

Gail - Welcome. Don't be afraid of the scale. Weigh, measure, and take pictures of yourself, so you can truly see the positive changes that happen. Dealing with the emotional part of eating puts you at an advantage, Congrats. Let's keep doing this - together!


This week is Play-offs week for Little League Baseball, so I have no idea where I will be, when, or how to prepare my food until late the evening before, so I will keep my fresh fruits and vegetables handy, and be thankful that my phone records and imports my steps for me. Then I get a few weeks off before the next sports begin again with the start of the school year. I haven't heard about a FallBall (baseball) team, so that is both sad and glad (less playing baseball for DS, more free time for Mom).

My Dad and I won multiple tickets for Happy Together Concert at Wisconsin State Fair in August, so we will probably give away the "worst" seats (I will pick up my tickets Wednesday this week). We've had VIP seats 4 years in a row now, and never get tired of the 60's and early 70's music. I have to have at least one Cream Puff, but now I know to log it before I even start my day. But it will be so nice to have my steps counted and logged, too, since we usually go a few hours early and eat anything we have never tried (last year it was alligator, the year before that was bacon cheeseburger on a KrispieKream donut). // Last year it was pouring rain and a couple (looked to be around 70 years old) couldn't find their car. I couldn't help with that, but since I had VIP (canope) tickets and super thick hair that takes forever for the rain to get to my scalp, I gave them my umbrella. I better get a replacement in case a similar situation happens again this year.

Welcome to everyone new. Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee