WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

Penny - many thanks for that insight into Norwegian life. So interesting! :flowerforyou:

Janetr - I also love reading about all your goings on over the pond and it all sounds very exotic to me. You riding around in your motorhome and all the goings on with elk etc. :laugh: Tornados, massive snow falls, heat, cold, drought etc.
Some things astonish me, like your health care bills, and the seeming difficulty of getting help in the home when you need it. Other things I think are wonderful, like your community events. I have learnt such a lot and am aware that North America is a huge place and things are very different in different areas. I hope to come and explore before too long.

Hairy Bikers' Lamb Tagine tonight. Has chick peas, dried apricots and sweet potato in it. Just over 400 cals.
For lunch I am rebelling against DH's sandwich and I'm having giyozo dumplings. 6. 3 squid and chive and 3 prawn and pork. He will be fixing his own lunch. I dip my dumplings in HOT chilli sauce. :laugh: I count 50 calories each as I don't fry them, just boil them.

Got to reboot my tablet again

Love Heather UK.

morning ladies~
Kim if we were home at Christmas Tome you would be more than welcome here, we are about 40 minutes from Milford....
Cynthia~ I sent Pip a card.. should of maybe made her something, but a get well card she got...
we will be off to see DFIL this morning then home, no big plans... hopefully my DB will come down and help move the sofa back into the living room.. it has been bare so long since we redid the floors everything echo's
found a book called the microbiome solution.. written by a gastroentorologist.. about good gut bacteria and how to really get yourself back on track, it is basically a vegetarian based ,plant based book,but explains alot..
I am really thinking this might be good for me, both health and kidney wise.. sugar is like a drug to me and have to break the cycle

To all the new ones, welcome... and it's nice to see everyone starting to turn corners, Pip, Sylvia (hope Bruno's OK!) and Joyce...

One of my favorite memes is one that says "The Internet is much like ancient Egypt, people writing on walls and worshiping cats." Well... we ended up adopting two feral kittens, now named Mouse and Squeaker. He couldn't leave them outside in the 100-degree heat to die, after a semi-trailer was pulled away from the spot where their mom had stashed them, and I apparently still needed someone to take care of. And, of course, being a writer, I guess a cat may be obligatory. So now I have two. They've responded very well to a combination of evaporated goat's milk, vegetable oil, egg yolks and a few drops of infant vitamins. Plus crushed Lactaid to prevent bloating.

Mouse was, apparently, the runt, much smaller than Squeak, and much shakier. After a couple of days of the above regimen, and being able to eat as much as she wants any time she wants, she is coming on gangbusters, jumping in the middle of her sister and yelling for breakfast every morning. So nice to think of something besides work for a change!

Hope your Sunday is amazing and peaceful. Think I'll go play with a cat while the bread's rising for my DH's lunches during the week... Mouse is the one under the shelf. And the one with her head buried saying "Please! No more pictures!" We think they are about four weeks old, as they're already using the litterbox without fail and had little trouble learning to drink out of a bowl.

Lisa in ancient Egypt, er, sunny West Texas...

Good morning everyone.

busy day today... I want to get ready for when the kids come this afternoon.... don't want to be doing something like digging potatoes...

Later
Lillian in west Central Saskatchewan

Lisa, good for you! They are adorable!

Love you all. Dealing with a sick kid- probably strep throat. The only time she vomits is when she gets strep. So we are off to the ER to have the test, get her on antibiotics so she only misses one day of school.

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

Good Morning Ladies,

MicheleNC, my very favorite cookies are oatmeal with the cinnamon chips and cranraisins. Oh yum. I can’t make any because I’d eat them for sure. In fact, year before last I couldn’t find the cinnamon chips in the stores but last year I saw them and bought 2 bags. They are both still in my fridge as I started this journey shortly after buying them. I also agree about the cute clothes in Plus sizes. Now that I’m out of that department, they have the greatest looking styles and colors. How come “the grass is always greener”? LOL

Aliza, welcome. Some of these ladies have been here for years and some for only a few days. We are just a supportive and informative group of ladies. My weight fluctuates 1 to 3 pounds all the time. Just wait and see if it doesn’t go back down. Come often and join right in.

Joyce, so glad Charlie is eating better and drinking too. How sweet of Michelle to cook for you even if it was only half a meal. Lol Glad you had the gravy in the fridge so you could do the rest. You are too funny!

Sharon, welcome home. It sounds like you had plenty to do while you were there. Time spent with a grandchild has to be special. Sure wish I had some. I agree that 12 days in someone else’s house is a long time. In fact, when just visiting friends, I wanted to ask what you all think is a good length of time to stay? I have a friend that goes to see friends and family (at her self-invitation) and stays for a week. I feel like that is too long to stay with someone for just a visit, but wonder if I am out of line? I know I am very lazy but to be honest, I don’t want to have to entertain someone for that long. When I go see someone I somehow feel that 3 to 5 days should be the limit, depending on the circumstances. What do you all think?

MattiesZia, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Please sign each post with the name you want us to call you. Come often and join right in.

Penny, loved hearing about your function and love the picture. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Heather, when you come to the US, we will have to plan a get together so many of us can meet you and spend some time with you. That would be fantastic!!!

Allison, are you totally finished with the renovations? I know you will be happy to get your house back to normal, not to mention enjoy that beautiful kitchen.

Karen, a big Congrats on your loss!!! At the moment, I can’t think of what I would do as a reward. Maybe go someplace that I’ve not been before. I’m just not sure but will look forward to everyone’s suggestions.

Lisa, your new additions are so cute. There is nothing cuter than a kitten but DH says the problem with them is that they grow up to be cats. We love cats as much as dogs, but I am allergic to cats, so don’t have them any more.

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.


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

Ben Franklin said "guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days."

Tried out a new church today. Choir was singing a piece I am quite familiar.

When I got home got news an aunt that I was close to passed away yesterday. She was in her upper eighties. It was sudden. She past away at the dinner table.

We just got together as a family to celebrate a marriage of one of my cousin's son yesterday. We went to that reception after the open house for DH friend who walked the Appalachian Trail.

Catching my breath.

MNMargaret

Margaret, I'm so sorry about your aunt! How very sad. But I suppose going suddenly is some comfort, not lingering in pain. Hugs to you.

Karen, maybe you could do a 5k run/walk or something to celebrate. That's what I want to do when I get to my goal. It'll be a while. I still have 30 pounds to go and have been stalled for 6 months.

Bruno ate another little bit of food, and still no vomiting, but he does cough just a little. We let him out of the crate a while to play with Spot, which he did with great gusto, so he seems to be feeling ok. Now he's back in the crate resting.

Bye again.

Sylvia

Good morning beautiful ladies. I pray you are having a good Sunday. I am working 6-4:30 today. Last evening I went over my calories big time. I have no excuse and I did log every bite. Today will be a better day. Church lastnight seemed to be talking to me about somethings I have been dealing with. So feeling more positive about things today. I did not sleep well and having trouble staying awake and focused this morning.

Mindy--Glad things worked out at work. They know a good thing when they see it.

Sylvia--I do hope Bruno is doing better today.

Michelle--Glad to hear Denise has her December trip booked.

Aliza--Welcome, This is a great group for support and friendship. Come often and get to know us and us to know you.

Sharon--Glad you are back. Sounds like you had lots of bonding fun.

Lisa--Such cute kitties. Thank you for saving them.

DJ--I feel a visit 2-4 days is good. But that would also depend on how far they live and how often they visit.

Margaret--Sending hugs and prayers. Sorry to hear about your Aunt.

Well it has been a pretty slow day today. So not a lot of news. Just know I think of you ladies a lot and pray for all of us several times a day. I am off tomorrow and to go meet my freind Lee in the morning. She seems to be ajusting well since her husband passed. I was glad the other day when she told me she is going to a gieve class.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND-NE

Hi all. It’s my kind of day here, the perfect early fall weather, a pot of veggie beef soup on the stove. Lena is going back to school in a bit. She went to church with us which is always nice. She made us some nice, heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly pumpkin bread which we enjoyed after church. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her fafsa form, so I’ll ask the financial aid guy at work to help me tomorrow.

Sylvia: sending get well wishes for you and Bruno. OMG that video was a scream!

Pip: let me in on it! What did Alison send you? That’s some bandage!

Vicki: I am really enjoying this weather too. Time to put up the fall wreath!

Barbie: enjoy your company! I love having people over

Becca: wow that amazes me too. What will happen is nothing until some kid gets really hurt, then the swarm will want to exterminate all the elk. People are so dumb sometimes!

Alison: reading a good book is wonderful

Mindy: so glad everything seems better now

DJ: sooooo goooood is right, especially my bourbon sweet potatoes! YUM

Michele: I have so many crafts going or in want of going I just can’t get to any of them, including anything for the holidays!

Aliza; welcome aboard. Many of us are “Old timers” here, but we get new people weekly at least

Joyce: sounds like Charlie is getting better even if it’s a little slow!

Kim: sounds like your trip to the garden center was wonderful

Sharon: glad you had a good trip and glad you are home safely

Cynthia: my antenna is up too but I don’t sense anything coming! :O

Penny: beautiful picture!

Karen: my rewards are pretty dull and not close to “fearless”. I get manicures and pedicures LOL although when I reach my goal weight I am having the vein treatment to get rid of my varicose veins.

Lisa: omg those kitties are so cute! Bless you for taking them in

Margaret: I hope you find a suitable choir soon! Music really makes a church service

Well I need to get busy on my test bank. I keep putting it off. Plus the soup needs attention. Take care all, meg from Omaha

margaretturk wrote: »

When I got home got news an aunt that I was close to passed away yesterday. She was in her upper eighties. It was sudden. She past away at the dinner table.

We just got together as a family to celebrate a marriage of one of my cousin's son yesterday. We went to that reception after the open house for DH friend who walked the Appalachian Trail.

Catching my breath.

MNMargaret

I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs))) I will pray for you and your family.

Mary from Minnesota

fanncy0626 wrote: »

margaretturk wrote: »

When I got home got news an aunt that I was close to passed away yesterday. She was in her upper eighties. It was sudden. She past away at the dinner table.

We just got together as a family to celebrate a marriage of one of my cousin's son yesterday. We went to that reception after the open house for DH friend who walked the Appalachian Trail.

Catching my breath.

MNMargaret

I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs))) I will pray for you and your family.

Mary from Minnesota

I'm sorry for your loss. Its not easy

Pip: Good luck viewing what is under the bandage. Perhaps Kirby can take photos so you can study things that aren't easy to see in the mirror. :flowerforyou:

Betty: I agree with you about Black Friday madness. A couple of years ago we bought a new refrigerator and freezer at Black Friday prices, but it was during the week before black Friday. I like the new appliances and that is a plus. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia & Meg: Big women's clothing is less than lovely everywhere I've been except Hawaii. The traditional Hawaiians admire large women and their clothes are lovely.

DJ: You should have seen my family's reaction when I brought my food scale to Thanksgiving dinner. Oh my! :noway: On the other hand, it worked. The traditional meal is made up of healthy food but we usually eat way too much. I said "we" and maybe I should say "I," but I suspect I'm not that unusual. :flowerforyou:

Michele in NC: Regarding legal driving, I know of several people with vision impairment win one eye who are still able to drive, including DH. He lost part of his vision when he had a stroke a few years ago. He went into the Department of Motor Vehicles and they gave him an eye exam. He passed, so he is a legal driver. There are times when light conditions are wrong that he declines to drive and I get the job. We generally trade off on a long trip anyway and if we're out in poor visibility I get the job. We avoid poor visibility situations as much as humanly possible because they're bad for everyone. :flowerforyou:

Aliza: The welcome mat is out. Everyone's weight fluctuates somewhat & one day up doesn't tell the whole tale. Sodium can be the culprit quite often. Drinking plenty of water helps with that situation. :flowerforyou:

Joyce: My phone memory capacity is 26.4 GB, but I've only got 4.8 GB left available, mostly because of all the photos I store on it. It all depends on how you use your phone. Mine has a camera and I use it generously. Photos take a LOT of memory. We're putting more things on "the cloud" but I'm untrusting of "the cloud" so I want to keep copies on my phone or computer. :devil:

MattiesZia: Welcome. The best thing to do is read the thread and jump in when you have a comment. We've had a newbie or two who didn't understand that we keep things positive here, but I sense that you "get it" and will fit right in. :flowerforyou:.

Penny: The annual mutton-cabbage stew party sounds like a good time. I like lamb very much, but don't know about mutton because I haven't tried it. My dad was a sailor in WWII and served in the Solomon Islands where they had Kamikazi bombers & lots of Australian mutton. He hated it, but who knows how it might have been preserved back then, or how old it was when they got it. I never even tasted lamb until I was married & DH suggested it. I like it very much.

Karen from NY: Rewarding yourself is very personal. Rewards for me are my riding lessons, which are built in weekly, or new clothes. The clothes are more occasional especially since I'm working on maintaining & no longer getting smaller. I also like tea in the Chinese Garden, a day trip to the beach, breakfast out with DH or a friend... My list is long and none of the items is particularly costly. None of the rewards are food, either, except the breakfasts and I keep them inside my calorie goals. When I want a treat, I plan it into my day. :flowerforyou:

Lisa: Congratulations on the new kittens. :bigsmile:

Sylvia: Thanks for the Cockatoo Elvis performance! :laugh:

Margaret: You're life is full right now, in all sorts of ways. I'm sorry the loss of your Auntie, and hope the new church is a good fit.


DS and DH are working on the boat project out in our garage at the moment and I have had a brief time to catch up with all of you. I am still "blissed out" from my riding lesson yesterday, when I got to ride alone to practice in the field for an hour after the official lesson ended. My teacher was working with a different student in the arena and trusted me with her beloved horse and no supervision outside on the open hillside. He was a good boy for me & I feel like I made some personal gains in confidence and skill.

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

September 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.

Pip~ looks alot better than it did before... keep on truckin girlfriend xoxo
well all showered and dressed and ready for the wake..
It will be nice to see friends again, but not for something like this.. he taught CCD for over 20 years, and did alot for the community. so this is gonna be a big one..
Tom is fed,dogs are fed, laundry is done, will do some in the morning..