WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

janetr7476 wrote: »

Annr wrote: »

@Poerava14 Yep he appreciates me! He is taller than me, and he daily leans on me when we are sitting on the couch, and hugs me like when he was little. He still is my cuddle bug.

Becca

Wow, Becca, that's great most kids and especially boys won't do that by this age. Soak it up

ah believe me I AM. He shall be going into the Navy soon, (he is a Junior so another year yet). I do not think its fair that I get him for 18 years, and the Navy gets him for 20! My other two sons turned 18 in boot camp!
Becca
(not looking forward to being an empty nester)

@fanncy0626 Um I have NEVER actually done a real live cartwheel I have to confess. When I was a little girl I would see my cousin who took gymnastics do one, then I would try. My body would try but plowing your body into the ground via your hands is not a great memory! And I would get a running start at it too! We had soft lawns back then, so it mostly ending with me erupting in contagious laughter!

Becca

I have found if I add licorice or anise tea It sweetens my other tea, It only works if you like the flavor though.
Jasmine flowers also gives a nice flavor.

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Raymax4 I sometimes drink a blend called Tea Source Spice. It has cinnamon in it and that gives it a sweet taste.
MNMargaret

Cheri NE Ohio

Did 30 minutes of a horizontal conditioning DVD. Boy, is that challenging! I couldn't even do the entire DVD. So I did 30 minutes of Leslie Lsanson's walking DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a double down DVD.

After exercising, had breakfast then we went and cut the rest of the grass. Vince was on one medication (I don't even remember which one it was) that said "avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight". But he never had a problem. Now the amardoione (hope I spelled that right), he felt a burning sensation on his skin yesterday which is why we only did 1/2 of the yard yesterday and the other 1/2 today. Personally, I would have liked to have done it all yesterday, but that wasn't to be.

Went to lunch for these two gals who have been in Newcomers for a long time and used to run the mahjongg. It was a nice lunch, I had an egg white omelette. I asked for salsa and I think they misunderstood because I think there was some sort of cheese in it. I did get the mushrooms and spinach in it, tho. Just had water (no ice) to drink. Came home and for some reason I was really tired so I laid down, got up and had dinner now here.

janetr - I don't think roasting mushrooms smell bad. But I've told you how pickey Vince is. If it even SMELLS weird to him, it's bad. uuuggghhhh How wonderful of your daughter to go back to college! She really wants it, that's for sure.

Rori - can't wait to see you. How neat that the Colorado condo appraised higher. I volunteer to oversee things, too.

Sylvia - I hope you listen to DJ, she's wise

Dim4mom - I tend to snack on things, regardless if I'm hungry or not, if I'm bored.

Barbie - you only need one dumbell for concentration curls You can do a tricep kickback using one dumbell, also an overhead tricep. If you have the weight high enough, you can even get by doing a deadlift. And don't forget back rows. You can do bicep curls one arm at a time. So there's no reason you absolutely need two weights (trying to look on the bright side here). Glad you go that second dumbell

Before we went out to cut the grass I took some carrots, cleaned them up, and had them ready to munch on. I also portioned out some tomatoes. I'll go to the farmer's market tomorrow and probably get more. This guy's are so so sweet.

Lenora - I live in NC at the foothills of the mountains. Went to Belk's but didn't find any chocolate brown shorts. Found lots of white ones that would be really nice if they were brown. We used to live in the Poconos and the first time it snowed when we were here, you could see the grass thru the snow. Well, Vince had an MD appt so he brushed off the car, went there, and there was no one there. Fortunately, the MD was there but the entire parking lot was empty. We've since learned how people are real religious about their snow "God put it here, God will take it away". The good thing is that by the afternoon, the snow is usually melted. For the life of me, I can't understand why when snow is predicted so many people run to the food store and buy milk, eggs, and bread. You would think you were going to be snowed in for a week!

Joyce - I have a problem asking for a "to go" box. For one thing, that's something that I really don't want in my refrig. But the other thing is that if the food is there, I'll eat it. That's one of the reasons I try to order small portions of things. When they're gone, they're gone.

Heather - how do you do it not gaining weight? You're amazing. Whenever I do lateral raisses, I need to use a lower weight. Don't go too high if you're doing something for the rotator cuff. That's a small muscle

Lisa - I didn't realize you were lactose intolerant (or maybe I just didn't remember). Have you ever had the Arctic Zero ice cream? Even Vince, who is a confirmed chocoholic, says it is very choclatey. But it isn't creamy like ice cream. Well, that's because it's made for the lactose intolerant. It's also pretty low in calories. Whenever we go away, I always really clean the house. Vince laughs and says "what are you cleaning for, the robbers?" but I hate coming home to a mess. Congrats on that great weight loss. Have a great time, you deserve this.

About artificial sweeteners: I don't use them, or at least I really try to limit and then only if something has just Splenda in it. I do try to avoice that acesulpha potassium (I know I spelled that wrong) as it's been shown to be nasty stuff.

terri - good for you calling your husband out. That's horrible what he did to you! Glad your tooth is healing

Carey - I've found that Goodwill is more expensive than Salvation Army. Also, the SA to me has better stuff

Becca - doing a happy dance for you

Welcome everyone new

Mia - don't tell Vince this, but when I've made brownies, many times instead of the oil I've substituted silken tofu. He can't see it, and it really helps to keep the calories down. the tofu takes on the flavor of the brownies. As a matter of fact, he's asked me to make them a few times.

Gotta go take a shower (and, yes, I am going to use soap...lol)

Michele in NC

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Becca, doing *Happy Dance* for you. Way to go!!! And happy trails on the pounds ahead. No cartwheels in my wheelhouse, perfect or otherwise.

Mia, forget the introspection, just “STEP AWAY FROM THE FATTENING FOOD”. (ya gotta hear this in a deep James Earl Jones voice, for it to be effective.) Get a grip, gurl. You know we hate it when we do that to ourselves, so just STOP!!! And to carry it to the next day, no less. Maybe you need the phone number to a Crisis Hotline? Don’t you wish there was a pill we could take when that demon takes over our body?? I feel like Flip Wilson when he used to say, “The devil made me do it”.

Tina, welcome. You have come to a great place for support and information. Have you used MFP before? I think it is great. You don’t really need any goals other than 1)log all that you eat and drink 2)Stay within your calories 3)drink plenty of water and 4)Move (exercise) as much as possible. This thing works. Many of us find it most helpful to plan our meals in advance. That way, we know what we will eat and how many calories it has. You can do this so come often. Good luck.

Linda, have fun at the state fair.

Beth, you are so right. If this were a race I’d be a big loser and I am a Winner! Slow and steady.

Barbie, glad you got your other dumbbells. Have fun on Sunday but go easy.

Sleepy Head, uh, I mean Becca, good for you on the walk. Will be interesting to see if you sleep as long as usual tonight.

Cheri, thanks for the hug and same to you.

Michele, isn’t it too funny about the grocery stores when they mention the “S” word on the weather? I just want to know what those people do with all that milk and bread?

I'm happy to say that I felt much better today. I guess it just took me two days to recoup from my trip. I think I'd have been fine if I hadn't gotten up at 3:30 AM to get to the airport. Now that I'm a retired lady o leisure I don't normally get up until around 7:00. Tomorrow I'm taking my friend out to lunch. She's not used to being home much less pretty much confine to the couch for two weeks. I think she is going a little stir crazy. She said she can make it to the car and into a restaurant with her cane and my help. LOL

I hope all of you have a healthy and happy 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

Annr wrote: »

Wholly bejesus!! So I have a nice walk today with my ladies. 4.3 miles! When I got home it settled in and I napped. From 11am to 3pm!!!!! My husband said one hour for every mile. What is up with that??? I had some great artisan whole wheat bread and an egg this morning. Took my vitamins, drank water afterwards. So when I got up a bit ago, (because my husband yelled that we had an elk out the side door), I had fixed myself a tomato sandwich with spinach, then stole a cookie from my husbands snack drawer..... Bad Becca. But it was a chocolate striped fudge cookie so I am not feeling any guilt.
I know when I definately run out of energy.... I didn't feel bad walking or anything.
Becca the sleeping lady....

good for you on that walk!!! bad girl eating his drawer!! ::: getting the boot on:::::: tell him i said to hide his snacks where YOU don't know!

raymax4 wrote: »

csofled wrote: »

Cheri NE Ohio

back at you

to everyone here!!

nite peeps

First of all I must admit that I wasn't reading with full attention. We are getting up way to early to see daughter and family. We are getting up at 7:30, yes ladies. To some people that is way to early!!!! So I am trying to get to bed early. Then Michelle texts me to say she will be here after work to pick up our lawnmower and my old laptop. With her postage stamp size yard she has no use of owning a lawnmower. I have tried to get her to just keep my old laptop but she doesn't want it. But she has used it several times so I don't want to throw it away.

Lisa, have fun on your vacation. I would tell you not to think about us but I know you will.

Terri, that's a good idea about colored pill keepers but Sam's ones are free and they are extra deep. Oh, my heavens. What Charlie does with his pill keeper. We are going to get back pretty late tomorrow night and I always fill them up on Saturday night so he suggested filling them up tonight. Instead of a bag, he jsut takes a pill keeper with him when we make these one day trips. So found individual empty pill bottles for him to put his AM, Mid afternoon and PM medicines in. was so proud of myself. But with him, a pill may be in the PM container but he gets up at 8 AM and takes it and goes back to bed. So part of his AM meds are taken mid afternoon and some of the PM are taken early AM. Only he knows what he is doing. So he put all his medicine in one keeper. That meant I couldn't get all of his filled tonight. He tried to tell me which ones to fill and which ones to not fill. I just gave up and said that would upset my organization and would jsut do it tomorrow night. Or better yet, he could do it. But he does all the driving and that's a lot of driving in one day. He says I am more than welcome to drive part of the way but that isn't a pretty site. He lets Christina drive all the time when we are on vacation but she 'says' that she gets car sick if she is in the drivers side. But when he is driving his grand daughters around, he is able to hold his temper and road rage down to pretty much none at all. Is there anyone around who understands men????

DJ, basically our stove is just an extra counter top surface, an ugly one but it does work as one. Sorry about your friends test. What a bummer. I hope they didn't charge her for it. At least if she itemizes her deductions on her taxes, she can count the mileage.

Mia, some one makes frozen brownies????????? And I wasn't told. Now I have dangerous knowledge in my brain. Oh my, this is a predicament. I think you and I need to sit down and work out why we do the things we do.

Hi yourself Tina, let's get you up walking so you can get that surgery.

Linda and Miriam, when I was a foster Mom to Melody, their policy is that you provide the love and food and they provide ALL of the medical care. Good luck

Michele, doe's anyone ever dye anything anymore. That might be possible since those shorts were white to begin with.

I am so baffled about my weight. Monday it was 194, today 199. Every single day is has crept up. Got a free 6 foot table today. A long time church member died about 6 weeks ago and her daughter had a 'house' sale. It was opened up for church members only and they just opened up her house and people just bought from inside her house. They used the tables and am now giving them away. Her son in law put up a face book post and I was the first of 3 to respond so I got it. When we have our family dinners, there are 25 to 35 here according to whether or not the families in Alabama come. We have several tables that we set up in our family room but for Christmas when the Alabama crew comes in we need for tables. My sister has a very heavy 8 foot table but brother in law is very stubborn in getting it here. We have enough junk in our garage and my husband is just as stubborn about not storing it long term as BIL is about bringing it over. Besides that, he has atrial fibrillation and refuses to do anything for other people that might put his heart in jeopardy. So now we don't have to ask for it anymore. DBIL gets on top of his roof, cleans gutters, carries big loads of paving stones and rock but it is for his own home. I love him but as you can tell, he isn't my favorite person.

Yes, we get to see the grand kids tomorrow!!!!! Wont be for a long time but I will take every minute I can get. Yesterday we went out to Lowes and talk to the guy that will more than likely be doing our landscaping. He had a mock set up of all the plants he suggested. It was almost all azaleas instead of any bushes. Now that would be OK with me but now for this man I am married to. We will be interspersing Esther plants, and some small varigated grass that I can't remember the name of and then plant every year petunias. We have the paver barrier all figured out. Oh, on one end and possibly another will be Crepe Myrtle. In the front by the street will be a Japanese maple. When we have time and money we will do something to the back yard where the tree was.

Joyce, Indiana

Barbie - have fun line dancing tomorrow! Have your DH take pictures so you can post them!

Mary from Minnesota

tdigell1955: You have found a superlative place for support. I lost about 70 pounds and it took just over a year. There were drops and plateaus along the way. I let MFP set my calorie goals, and as I reached each new level it automatically reduced my allowed calories. It wasn't fast, but I've been on crash diets before and ended up regaining. This time I'm keeping it off. I hope you'll be just the right combination of pushy and patient, and reach all of your goals. Welcome. :flowerforyou:

Becca: It takes a little bit of getting used to, but an empty nest is a fine thing, especially when you know your kids are doing well and are involved in worthy work. Enjoy the time you have with your son at home, and look forward to a new adventure when he moves on to his new life. Congrats on the four mile walk with your ladies. :bigsmile:

Barbie: I hope you're happy with your new dumbells. Be sure to let us know what you think as you try them out. :flowerforyou:

Cheri NE OH: Thanks for the hug. I needed that! :laugh:

Michele: I'm a lactose intolerant "ice creamaholic." I take lactaid just before eating ice cream. It usually prevents problems, but sometimes I get a bit uncomfortable. Too little lactaid, or I've taken it too late. :ohwell:

Beth in WNY: I hate pressure to make quick decisons. They just don't turn out as well as I want them to. Good luck. :flowerforyou:

Pip: How big is your Airstream? DH wants an RV and we looked at Airstreams. Ca-ching! Holy Moley they were costly at the trailer lot. Then again, they're well made and last almost forever. :bigsmile:

Joyce: Is there a chance you are retaining water? That is the quickest way I've ever put on weight. You're lucky the grandkids are coming tomorrow. Enjoy every minute.


Today I told my riding teacher that I want to work on my hands, intending to make them steadier and less likely to jerk the horse's mouth. I correctly judged myself heavy handed during the trail ride last week, and I want to improve. So she took my reins away and made me direct the horse with my legs, balance and posture. She wanted me to realize that hands are a tiny part of communicating with the horse. I made a little progress today and will need to keep working at this.

At the end of class my riding instructor told me I had met my original goals. I'm ready to trail ride whenever I want. I told her that my goals have changed, and just being able to trail ride isn't enough. I want to be better at riding than I am now. So I'll continue to take lessons as long as she's willing to teach me.


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

August 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.

Lori in Woodridge. Il - Way to go Lori. I do that too and ask myself what would the ladies in my chat group do, or what would they said if they knew I ate this. At least it gives me time to slow down and give it a second thot. Good for you. You should be very proud of yourself. Hang in there, that weight will go.

Janetr OKC