WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

Sorry missed a few days and fell way far behind it's a hard site to keep up with. But I have been logging my food all along. Watching my carb's and it works. I was tops best loser last night with 3.2 lbs. won 9 bucks. So that will pay for 3 weeks at 2.50 a week.
I was up a little on wii this morning but I know the why so will have to fix it.

See you all lighter
Linda in Northern Ontario.

pipcd34 wrote: »

think of me at 8am PST. that's the time of the surgery. check-in is 6:30am PST.

Pip.....Take care and take it easy....
My son had a bankert repair on his shoulder - they told him he could see how it was done on the internet. There are two tiny little scars on his shoulder. He was fitted with a special brace prior to the surgery - it had a water color filled with ice attached so that it kept his shoulder literally iced. Recovery for him was really hard because he is a very active person - much like you. Sooooo.... take the time to recover.

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

This morning's walk.
Maryann in Michigan

I'm back from my visit to the rental. Phew!

It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Though I couldn't find the key to top up the electricity, so there is no electricity at the flat. Couldn't even get into the box to check if they'd left the top up key in there. Must take a triangular key next time for the box. The checkout said that they had seen the key as they had ticked it as present.
I noticed that every other flat in the block had new windows. Not mine, except for a bathroom window I'd agitated the freeholders about last year. Don't know why that is. If the sale goes ahead it's not my problem, but if it falls through and I am forced to keep it on then I want to know why.
The flat was smaller than I remembered, but not too dirty and not masses of stuff to get rid of. It's only basic furniture etc. White goods. Just shabby. Not awful by any means.
Nobody had locked the deadlock, which I wasn't happy about. Piles of mail. No one had cut the grass and there was junk outside. Terrible freeholders, which is one reason it was driving me crazy.
Oooooohhhhhhh I just want to get shot of it. :sad: Once we have exchanged contracts (cross fingers) I will go over with DH and get professional house clearers in.

Feel a bit better and hope to get the electrics sorted soon.

Sorry to go on, but this place has turned into a millstone and a phobia.
The journey there was quite pleasant as I met a lovely trainee doctor who had no idea how to get to Southampton (you have to change) and we chatted away. She was originally from India, with a 7 yr old son.

So now I will try to put it out of my mind for now. Just hope the solicitors hurry up.

Lots of love, thinking of PIP, Heather UK

watching the Pope~ he truly is the people's pope, trying to do some cleaning...was going to go out with my friend Doris , but she had other plans so am home alone except for the puppies

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Joyce, it sure sounds to me like he is making progress. I hate that he is being so hard on himself but I have to admit that I understand it a little bit. I just hate being sick and want to be back to 100 % ASAP. You are an angel for your patience. Just hang in there and hopefully one day soon all will be right with the world.

Mindy, I hope you don’t overdo. We know you are employee of the year, but chill, lady! Lol It does sound like you are enjoying your job and trust me, that is a wonderful thing!

Heather, I hope the rental is not in terrible shape and your nerves can calm. Is the sale for “as is” condition or will you possibly have to make repairs before it closes? Here in the US it can be either way. Good luck!!! (Later) So glad it wasn’t in bad shape. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the sale to go through and quickly.

Cynthia, I’m glad you decided to come back in where we can see you. I would have never in my life thought that I could lose the weight I’ve lost on MFP. You have a real reason to lose with your knee problems, and you know this thing works, so it’s just a matter of making up your mind. I know until I did that, nothing else mattered. You have a wonderful support system here and we are all with you. It’s not always fun or easy but it is sure worth it. Good luck.

Penny, now every time my dentist says anything that sounds a bit out of the ordinary, I’ll think he just screwed up. Thanks for the info,…..I think? LOL

Irish Terri, the line dancing is new to me and I have to admit it is way harder than I thought it would be. How did I know The Electric Slide is the easiest line dance on earth?? My problem is remembering all the steps and also I’m finding that some of the dances with lots of turns tend to get me a little dizzy. The instructor is great and always tells us what to do if we don’t want to do a turn so I just keep trying.

Linda, even if you don’t have time to keep up with all the posts, good for you on logging your food. That is what is most important. Congrats on your loss and keep up the good work.

Barbie, it sounds like a good thing that the line dance instructor got a new dog before she wore everyone out. I know it must have been so sad to lose her 12 year old.

It’s getting close to time to wheel Pip into the operating room. My thoughts and prayers are sure with her.

Mary, I’ve done the same thing about changing what I planned to eat because of the calories in something. Some things just aren’t worth it. I mean it has to really, really, really be good if I am going to waste a lot of calories on something. The nice thing is, there are so many alternatives.

MaryAnn, beautiful picture!!

Yvonne, I’m not a gardener so I have to ask, what is a moon garden? I’m picturing you out tending your garden by moonlight.

I slept so good last night and didn’t get up until almost 8:00. The really different part was that I didn’t get up for a bathroom trip until 5:00 which was a few hours later than normal. We have a chance of rain for the next 3 days so I’ll have to plan my outings. There is plenty to do here at home in between keeping up with the posts on here so no problems. My mind turns to you ladies so often during my day and it’s always with good thoughts.


Sending the best thoughts to all of you and 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

Happy Thursday ! ! !

Gayle – 3 Brothers does look like something my Dad and I would enjoy, but DS and DH would not be willing to eat anything they don’t already know they like, and would never be able to be patient to wait for their food. Thanks for the suggestion. Dad and I will give it a try. // I don’t consider what I do here on MFP as counting calories, because the site does most of the work for me. I just use the tools that are offered, and do my best to “listen” to the advice. It works for me, and that’s really what matters.

Allison – I agree with Barbie ; You deserve everything you wish. Follow your heart and keep taking care of yourself.

DJ – I did the same thing with the ED ! ! ! It’s a term I type sometimes a few times per day at work, so it just pops in my brain. I have to actually think about the term eating disorder. Thanks for making me feel less crazy !

Joyce – it sounds like Charlie is doing great. His journey is really not much different from ours, except the mirror image. I’m so happy he is finding more foods that he likes. Hugs !

Mindy – Wow. You are rocking this new job. Keep up the great work.

Heather – Great job looking inside, and doing what is best for you !

Cynthia – It’s a vicious downward spiral, isn’t it? The added weight makes the joints hurt worse, so we walk as little as possible, but the less exercise makes it harder to lose weight, so we try to exercise a little more, but it causes more pain, so we exercise a little less, etc. etc. etc. I’ve been in need of replacement for about 10 years, and I hear the same thing from everyone in my network; you are too young, and you need to lose weight. Well, if the joint lasts 20 years, who’s to say I will live past 70 ? It’s not very likely from my Mom’s side of the family. Plus, when I am getting closer to 70, will I want to be as physically active as I want to be right now? Plus, with less knee pain, won’t I be able to be more physically active than I am now? And with fake joints in my knees, with the RA still be able to flare in those joints? If not, then that will make me feel even better too, right? It just doesn’t seem fair, but I will keep chugging along to the best of my ability. I hope you are able to keep trying your hardest, too ! ! !

I stayed home last night, went grocery shopping and baked some fish instead. Then, since Criminal Minds was not on, I went to bed early. I was having an amazing, realistic dream when my alarm started sounding. Everything clicked along great (except that DS hit his snooze button, so he took a speed-shower), and I was able to ride the bike at work for 20 minutes again. The RA flare is on the bottom of my right foot midway down, so I’m trying not to walk too much, but it doesn’t hurt while riding the bike (yes ! ! !)

I am going to be bald by the end of today, because I will have pulled out all my hair. Not only is there a HUGE Anniversary event at work so random people are trying to take my patient parking spots, but my computer keeps logging me out. And the patient schedule is super busy this morning, and the new ICD-10 codes haven’t been working, so I can’t finish billing. Now the personal trainer came over because his ICD search under “fitness” gave falling from cliff, anxiety, voyeurism, etc. Arrrrrgh ! Ok, better, thanks ! ! !

Time to guard my parking lot again, this event starts in 20 minutes. Cheers to everyone at the top of the 11:00am hour.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

DJ, a moon garden refers to a garden that is planned to be enjoyed at night. There are some flowers that are pollinated by moths, so they open at night and are usually white. Other white flowers stay open at night as well as during the day. White flowers are about the only ones you can see at night. Careful use of lighting can also highlight plant structure (spiky, ferny, round, oval, etc.). They are quite beautiful. I have never done one for two reasons- I react horribly to mosquito bites so stay in from pre-dusk to after dawn to avoid them and the church beside me has a HUGE light on the front. It was placed after someone broke in and stole all the audiovisual equipment (yes, even in Iowa there are occasional break ins). I can actually read from the light coming in the bedroom upstairs!

I am not doing the best. My son has hit the limit of his tolerance for communal living. Last night he worked himself up worrying about 'what ifs" and then got mad at me (common among worriers to blow off the energy from worrying). I am prodding the prospective landlord to finish the one page application he has had for THREE WEEKS tomorrow. As soon as that is submitted, the inspection can take place and then Peter can sign a lease! But his limited time is ticking away while the landlord sits on the paperwork. He is elderly and not doing well at all (memory and energy levels) but won't let anyone help him with the paperwork. Argh! I am praying he finishes it today!