WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

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  • 17761776
    17761776 Posts: 1,070 Member
    Just received notice of our 50 reunion, 3 years off starting looking now for classmates. Some are meeting monthly, I can't go looking like this!!!! What the hell happen, how could I let myself get this way??
    Glad to hear knee surgery went well!!!
    Love the name crackers!!! Warm wishes to all!!! Gayle Minneapolis
  • terri_mom
    terri_mom Posts: 748 Member
    I am aware that most of my troubles are trivial, but I feel on the brink of tears over this one: When my parents and I first purchased this house about 7 years ago my Mom chose it, my parents put up 100% of the down payment, and the only place to truly see my name is on the checking account that "we" use to pay the mortgage. The plan was for DH and I to fix our credit scores and eventually buy the house (hopefully within just a few years), or buy 1/2 of it so our names would also be on the deed. DH refuses to do any real work, and he does not pressure DS to learn how to be the man of the house either. Well, my Mom passed 5 years ago, my sister (who was considered homeless sleeping in the family room) passed almost 2 years ago, and my Dad is tired of considering himself the solo homeowner with me and my family as his tenants. So today he announced that in 2 years (when DS finishes high school and hopefully heads off to college) he is selling the house and DH and I can be the first to purchase it. I tried to stay calm while discussing it with DH, but he just said "whatever". Our credit is fine now, but he (we) have next to nothing in savings to use as a down payment. We actually don't even have a single account in both our names. This is not how I pictured my life, and I should be getting ready to wrap up my adulthood, not worry about where I am going to live in a few years.

    Sorry for the rant. Thanks for "listening". I hope I can sweep this into the corner soon, but I suspect it will hover around in my brain for quite awhile.

    Terri in Milwaukee
  • 17761776
    17761776 Posts: 1,070 Member
    terri_mom wrote: »
    I am aware that most of my troubles are trivial, but I feel on the brink of tears over this one: When my parents and I first purchased this house about 7 years ago my Mom chose it, my parents put up 100% of the down payment, and the only place to truly see my name is on the checking account that "we" use to pay the mortgage. The plan was for DH and I to fix our credit scores and eventually buy the house (hopefully within just a few years), or buy 1/2 of it so our names would also be on the deed. DH refuses to do any real work, and he does not pressure DS to learn how to be the man of the house either. Well, my Mom passed 5 years ago, my sister (who was considered homeless sleeping in the family room) passed almost 2 years ago, and my Dad is tired of considering himself the solo homeowner with me and my family as his tenants. So today he announced that in 2 years (when DS finishes high school and hopefully heads off to college) he is selling the house and DH and I can be the first to purchase it. I tried to stay calm while discussing it with DH, but he just said "whatever". Our credit is fine now, but he (we) have next to nothing in savings to use as a down payment. We actually don't even have a single account in both our names. This is not how I pictured my life, and I should be getting ready to wrap up my adulthood, not worry about where I am going to live in a few years.

    Sorry for the rant. Thanks for "listening". I hope I can sweep this into the corner soon, but I suspect it will hover around in my brain for quite awhile.

    Terri in Milwaukee

    Will dad do contract for deed ??? Rent to sell?? Maybe a new location?? Gayle Minneapolis
  • mollywhippet
    mollywhippet Posts: 1,890 Member
    Terri, how frustrating! I'm sorry to hear you are so stressed. I hope you can take a walk, or a bath, or read a book, and just get your mind off of it for a while. Maybe the answer will come when you aren't thinking about the problem. Sometimes that happens with me.

    We did go out in the canoe this afternoon, and it was totally glorious! And the best bird day we've had all year. We saw many, many blue herons and cormorants, kingfishers, two bald eagles, a white egret, and an osprey. Hubby had taken his camera in a ziplock bag and whenever we came across a bird he would take the camera out of the bag, fumble with turning it on and setting the settings but by then the bird was gone. He got a lot of pictures of where the birds had been. It was pretty funny. There weren't any other boats out so it was like we owned the lake. So nice! The water level was down quite a bit from last time so we were worried that we couldn't get the canoe out of the water, but we managed just fine. It was quite a long step getting in and out though. The top of our dock was about four feet from the water.

    Now dinner is in the oven and smells wonderful. Time to go make the sweet potatoes.

    Later, ladies.

    Sylvia
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited October 2015
    Sylvia What time is dinner, I'll be there :)

    Terri if you can qualify for the loan, there are some loans that allow the seller to make the down payment for you out of the proceeds from the sale of the house. You have a couple of years to took into what options you may have and perhaps save some towards a down payment. Don't despair, it will work out. ((((Hugs)))

    Janetr OKC



  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,358 Member
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  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,980 Member
    Terri, that doesn't sound trivial to me. It is your home and your future. I'm sorry for the stress of it. It is hard to figure out what's fair when you have co-mingled funds with family. What does your dad want out of the situation? Does he want his own place (possibly down-sized) that he owns? Does he just want his down payment back, his down payment plus his share of equity? How does the value of the house compare to the purchase price? Do you and your husband have enough in your share of equity that might qualify as a down payment? How attached are you to the house? Would it be better to just let it go and rent something else for a while? I'm not trying to be nosy. You don't have to answer these questions on here, but they are questions to consider and work out. I apologize if I'm jumped in too much here. It is not my intention to up your stress level. I also belong to a financial message board, and these are the kinds of topics we love to hash out on there.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    :'( Teri, that is shocking news from your father and a distressing response from your DH but do not be discouraged. Stay in the moment. Get some rest before you decide what to do next.

    <3 hugs to you from Barbie
  • mollywhippet
    mollywhippet Posts: 1,890 Member
    Just one more note from me and I'll leave you all alone for the rest of the day.

    I just had the most amazing thing happen. We walked the dogs across the dam and of course Spot wanted to wade in at the boat ramp, so he was completely soaked. I like that because then he and I walk back to the cabin by ourselves (so he doesn't get his wet self on the car seats). There is a big dead tree just to the west of the spillway where vultures roost and this evening it was overflowing with them. There must have been 50 or more. Just as Spot and I arrived near the foot of that tree I heard a huge fluttering and looked up to see ALL of those birds taking off at the same time. It was amazing! In the setting sunlight their wing feathers looked silver. They were only a few feet from me. It was really amazing. Now I know that vultures are not a glamorous bird, but they are really impressive that close, I can promise you that. I really wish I had pictures!

    Good night!

    Sylvia
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Cynthia, I believe the brain sandwiches at the Fall Festival are pig brains. That's what most of the places around here that make brains are made from. I don't know the recipe, my mother in law used to make them, but you take the brain and mix it with stuff and deep fry it. They are big enough you serve them on the the big buns like a tenderloin sandwich. It's generally only served with ketchup, mustard and onion. It's an acquired taste which I have. My husband decided years ago that he needed to let me eat the best for my first one. So we went to one of the local taverns in one of the more German sections of towns. You really find good food at taverns. Not to healthy though!

    Tonight we went to Red Lobster tonight to celebrate our wedding anniversary that was September 2nd while Charlie was in the hospital with meningitis. Since he has his sense of taste and appetite big time we decided to go tonight. They have a light meal and it was really good, tilapia, brocolli, side salad and baked potato. But it was the cheddar biscuits that got me. If I had stopped at one I would have been OK, but I ate 2. I did bring one home for Michelle and have already told her that it is here so that way we will not eat it. Charlie got endless shrimp and ate way to much.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • miakoda40
    miakoda40 Posts: 467 Member
    Feeling blue. Want to eat the world. Need a reminder that good health is worth going after. That I am worth it.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,358 Member
    terri_mom- that is not trivial, i'm so sorry for the stress that you are going thru.
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,836 Member
    Terri ... I like drkatiebugs advice ... Lots to think about and, fortunately, time to think it through.

    Sylvia ... Cool experience with the birds! You might want to get your husband a waterproof camera for Christmas. There are some reasonably priced yet high quality ones out there. My husband fly fishes and has a digital camera that will allow him to take pics under the water as well.

    Had fun today. Husband and I went to several estate sales. Found an incredibly heavy oak kitchen table that needed minor repair on a leg support ...$25! We're getting ready to deliver it to our new youth pastor's house (church owned but unfurnished)... He's single and doesn't have much of anything. He was thrilled to hear about the table. Now I'm on a mission to find chairs!

    Also got a really good deal on a recumbent exercise bike! I've been wanting one but didn't want to spend the money. This one had all the manuals and extra doo dads in a ziplock bag. Wide seat, adjustable, padded back with lumbar support. It's a nautilus ... Dont know if that's s good brand or not ... But only paid $50.

    Feeling quite pleased with myself!
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Mia! Take a long luxurious soak in the tub, call up an old friend, scrub the kitchen floor, make art, clean out a closet, brush and floss. I only know that i feel better in the morning, wake up with less pain, when i do not eat late into the nite. Your progress, your health matters more than just about any thing you would eat right now. You are worth it.
    Karen from ny
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,358 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    edited October 2015
    t3362.gif Jake declared today his best birthday ever. We had oatmeal and raisins together for breakfast, shared the dog walking, went to one of our favorite Chinese restaurants for lunch, ate the leftovers for supper and watched TV and a movie in between. He got a call from one daughter and a card from the other and a card and call from one brother.
  • mtowne002
    mtowne002 Posts: 152 Member
    edited October 2015
    Does Jake have a brother? (Tee hee!). Very tired tonight from a long, hard but very good day at work. Lots of really nice compliments..they were bringing each of us in for training on using our site and I taught the trainer something..felt good..he is so awesome..too bad he's 32. Saw a really awesome friend last pm. Good to reconnect. Made plans w a woman at work to meet for a restorative yoga class on Tuesday. Also have plans to go to Conway NH w my SIL next weekend. We also bought tickets to take the train to top of Mt Washington. As a hiker I've climbed it seven times it's over a mile high and treacherous. Never thought I'd see the top again. Looking forward to it. Terri that's not trivial. I know that with some research and support from our group you can make it work. Nice pics gals. Grits I like the name Crackers. Allison ditto to the other ladies. Sorry. Pip and JanetR glad to hear your doing well. Brain sandwiches? Ewwwww to each her own I guess? Heather thinking of you. Barbie thanks for the encouragement about the caffeine....yesterday and today I drank half the caffeine I usually do but at work today couldn't cope and had a small coffee with lots of ice. I read a book a looooong time ago called Caffeine Blues about the effects of caffeine and methods to get over it. I think I'll see if Kindle has it. Too tired to eat the supper I had entered just going to go to bed. Night all.
    Mindy from Boston
  • Sunnygirl_2015
    Sunnygirl_2015 Posts: 184 Member
    Terri mom- I am so sorry your weekend to pamper yourself turned into a whopper! Sending you hugs and smiles. Let this just simmer on the back burner so to speak and try if you can to enjoy the time you have left <3 It is a tuff situation that deserves a thoughtful response on your part. And as Barbie said you have time to reach a decision and research your options as Dr Katie mentioned. I would just add - do you want to keep the house because you love it or has it just served a purposeful use? For example, i drove a minivan for many years because I needed it to cart my kids and their friends but I am much happier now with my cross over vehicle. The van's usefulness ended as the kids learned to drive. So I sold it. The houses usefulness for you may be coming to an end in 2 years, but only you can feel and know what's best.

    As an investment though I would suggest doing lots of research. Interest rates are very low now which will go in your favor. Banks can be scary but if you go in knowing your credit scores you'll be in a better position to get a loan. You may even be able to apply online. Also, tax write offs for mortgage interest, property taxes, and any improvements you make to it etc. all need consideration. Maybe set aside a little time each week (a hour here and there) over the next few months to look at all sides of this. The first step is always hardest for me :D but once I get going - watch out. I hope I haven't overstepped here...please know it's all MHO offered in friend ship. I am a financial planner so there you go.

    Sending prayers to all. I'm half way through my paperwork this weekend. Temps have been 100 plus since Thursday but I have gone to the pool to cool off. Staying on track and recording all that I'm eating in MFP.

    <3 Rosie in So Cal
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited October 2015
    miakoda40 wrote: »
    Feeling blue. Want to eat the world. Need a reminder that good health is worth going after. That I am worth it.

    Aw, Mia, I'm so sorry you are feeling that way. The thing is you know that eating everything in sight will just pull you further down in the dumps. You go gett out a couple of those before and after pictures. Take a good long look, then pat yourself on the back and say look at what I have done. I AM WORTH IT. Great big (((hugs))). Hang in there, sweetie.

    Janetr OKC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I live in Halloween Town, USA. This is the place that Disney shot the movie about 15 years ago. We still celebrate Halloween more than most places I've lived, and there is an annual pumpkin lighting. It is usually small event for little kids. This year, it was a BIG Event. One of the original kid stars of the movie, now a young woman in her thirties, came to light the pumpkin and things were crazy. The whole downtown was filled with people, children, and dogs, many in Halloween costumes. Even the actress was amazed. DS estimated 10 thousand people were there. Holy moly! I am not a good estimator of crowd sizes but I was astonished. Most people seemed to be having a great time. :bigsmile:
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Can't sleep so here I am. Wow! 240 posts to catch up on. I'll probably just skim right now.

    Wed. went to deep water, Thurs did an hour of Jari Love Extremely Ripped DVD, yesterday did an ExtremeCardio DVD for 45 minutes, today did a DVD by Mel B that was cardio, legs, arms, and tums. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Yoga Burn DVD that I have.

    Jess is coming down tomorrow, she has an orthodontist appt on Mon. Made chocolate chip cookies, not sure if she's going to see her friend Amanda while she's down here. If so, she can take some to Amanda's son. Also made a bacon cheese bread, gave half of it to a friend who came to have Vince help him with his computer. I'll give the other half to Jess or else half of that to her friend and the other half to Jess.

    Been doing lots of stringing of the popcorn for the Christmas tree. We need to have it for our tree (9'), the one Vince bought last year, and now this year he got ANOTHER tree. He's talking about getting yet another one next year.

    Had some of the cookie dough (as is my compulsion) but now I feel "yukky". My stomach is just saying "I don't think so". That's a good thing

    Joyce - that was so nice of that guy to help you with your battery

    Heather - who decides if there is emotional abuse, who makes the final call?

    tazgirl - welcome back

    Welcome everyone new!

    Mary from MN - have a great trip

    A friend of Jess' feel that she's a bad pet owner and has asked Jess to take her dog. I know on one hand Jess is concerned that if she didn't take the dog, then the friend would give it to the SPCA and it'll be put down. It is a very well behaved dog. Not sure what she'll do in the end.

    Cheryl - wish I had specific exercises for the gut....but I don't. Really, there's no such thing as spot reducing (I'm sure you've heard that). You need to exercise not only your abs but also the opposing muscle group the back. You also need to do cardio to get rid of fat. But nothing seems to be helping me. There is a BMI chart that will tell you if you are in the overweight or obese category. But to be honest, it really isn't that accurate since it doesn't take into account muscle mass. A person may weigh more due to lots of muscle and therefore be in the overweight category but really not be overweight at all.

    Sharon - I had quinoa the other morning for breakfast. Good for a change. Thanks for the idea. Tomorrow I'm planning to have egg and egg substitute, but soup for dinner. Sometimes I have soup for breakfast if there's some that I need to finish up

    katla - I'm so so sorry for your daughter

    Becca - I love reading your posts. How I wish we could get together! Maybe one day.....

    Maryann in Michigan - welcome to your new walking partner. I'm sure both of you will get so much out of the experience.

    Joyce - take care of yourself. You worry and take such good care of Charlie be sure to be good to yourself, too.

    Congrats on all the successes

    Alison - when our cat got skunked (twice) the vet prescribed this spray. That was the ONLY time the cat actually let me spray him. So sorry for the way you were woken up. Loved the advice pip gave you

    DJ - what a way to ring in the new year. You may not have been all there, but with a hottie!

    Sylvia - I can't believe they want you to do a funraiser now after having invested so much. I would ask them for at least something to compensate you

    Carol in NC - you go girl! Go for that other job!

    pip - exercising while recuperating is really very helpful. I know of a few women who have taught aerobics while going thru chemo and they had a much easier time of it.

    Becca - good for you taking time off from TOPS. Things just didn't sound very happy for you there. And we love having you here, so by not going to the TOPS meetings means you'll get to spend more time here, which is a good thing

    Sylvia - UPDATE - I'm so glad things are working out for you with that workshop payment

    katla - my mother had 2 miscarriages before she had me. I'm sure it's because I'm RH-. Most people are RH+. The first time was probably an honest miscarriage. But my guess is that the second was because she didn't get RhoGam (I don't even know if they knew about it back then). I survived I'm thinking because I'm - and she was probably - too. I don't think this is your daughter's situation since they'd have checked for that before. but 60+ years ago they probably didn't know to.

    Tina - I'm surprised that your dh could drive himself to the hosp. I know when Vince has problems (none so far since the operation) he'd drive himself but he wanted me in the car in case he needed to pull over.

    Lisa - Vince is a real stickler for saying the exact words that you mean, so he's a lot like you. What a soap opera this restaurant is! I do enjoy reading it tho. I'm so sorry they're letting it go downhill again. I can imagaine that frustrates you to no end.

    Mary from MN - beautiful pic

    Chris - wonderful your outing with your friends, and even more wonderful that they understood where you were coming from

    Lenora when we had PJ (cat), one time we took him to the vet. They were taking his bp. Do you now that he fell asleep on the table?????? Welcome to your new addition! Bonnie and Clyde had different names at the Humane Society but we renamed them. One was buttercup and the other Reese Pieces. Can you imagine someone who retired from Mars having a cat called Reeses Pieces? We need a pic to help us with the name

    pip - love your new pic

    Brenda from MD - good for you making your reservations now to go to CO. You know that the prices will only go up

    pip - I'm just constantly amazed at your dedication to exercise.

    Joyce - I don't care for crowds, either. They have an Octoberfest in Hickory. Actually, it's this weekend. I've never gone, mainly because it's so crowded.

    Joyce - congrats on pyaing off your car. What a great feeling that is. And so glad Charlie is eating so well.

    Vince just got the bill from the hosp for his ablation. $39,000. But insurance paid -- get this one -- 100%

    Glo - do you know that my hot air popcorn maker won't start until you plug it in? I don't think my last one was like that

    Yes, I've seen DeeDee on the newfeed also

    Sue from Scotland - I've had osteoporosis for years and there's really no exercise that I'm not supposed to do. Lifting weights is good since it puts a load on your bones as does any impact exercise. Swimming is low to no impact. Walking is, so are lots of other exercises.

    Chris in MA - beautiful pic. You sure are lucky

    barbie - happy birthday to Jake

    Lenora - it's good to have a dessert that you only have when you go out, but don't have a home as it would be too tempting at home.

    terri - I feel for ya. Look into getting a loan. Hopefully you can buy the house and rent to your father

    Joyce - never heard of pig brains. Not exactly something that I want to try, either

    Michele in NC
    who is hopefully caught up for now
  • blueyedblonde68
    blueyedblonde68 Posts: 11 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
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    Thanks to Heather, Gretchen Rubin, and Voltaire for this wonderful saying that has encouraged so many of us.

    Welcome back to those of you who have been posting on this thread and welcome to those of you who are joining us now.

    The name of the thread is Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome.

    How did you do with your goals and resolutions for September?
    What goals and resolutions have you planned for October?

    Please sign your post with your name or an alias and a location (general or specific) so we can get to know each other better.

    253149qtzkf0ld22.gifBarbie from beautiful NW Washington smiley-happy065.gif

    September resolutions (with end of the month comments)
    *walk an average of 15,000+ steps a day (about 13,000 due to my injury)
    *drink 9 glasses of water a day (every day without fail)
    *strength training twice a week (no strength training due to injury)
    *15 minutes a day organizing photo files on computer and phone (not every day, but accomplished a lot)
    * meditate for five minutes four or more days a week (even more than that)


    October Resolutions
    *walk an average of 13,000+ steps a day
    *drink 9 glasses of water a day
    *finish organizing photos and other files on computer)
    *meditate for 5-10 minutes a day four or more days a week

    The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

  • blueyedblonde68
    blueyedblonde68 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm from The True North Strong. Canada ❤️
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,790 Member
    edited October 2015
    Sylvia - I don't really have a recipe as such, it depends how much basil I've got. I have a plant on my windowsill, which has been going for ages and I buy a new one from the supermarket when it gives up the ghost. When it looks too bushy I chop it back and throw it in the food processor with a few cloves of garlic, a glug of olive oil, seasoning to taste and a small handful of pine nuts. I very lightly toast the pine nuts first in a dry frying pan. Hardly any colour. I just whizz it up until smooth. I don't add the grated parmesan unless I am eating it straight away and if I am having it on veg, like butternut squash, I don't bother. If I am freezing it in tiny pots, then I don't put it the parmesan, but add it when I use it.

    Michele - I'm not sure how the new law is working, or if there have been any prosecutions, but it would be the same as physicsl abuse I guess. Getting evidence or witnesses would be crucial. :*

    Having no luck losing my couple of extra pounds. :'( Somewhere I must be eating too many calories. I put them on when we had all the worry about the baby and we were dashing up to London a lot. I'm not putting any more on now, but they are not disappearing. I have tried extra burning and eating a bit less, but will have to cut back a bit more. Only six days to go! :sad:

    So glad all the surgery people are healing well. :flowerforyou:

    Terri - get some good financial advice and find out what your father wants. You have time to plan.(( Hugs.))


    Love to all. Heather UK
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,149 Member
    morning friends~
    well I stayed up and read a whole book last of the stephanie plum series, now I got 3 out of between the number books, they are small and that shouldnt take to long... think I am going to take my ipad today to use as a camera and we shall see if I can get some good pictures
    when we go to Florida, Fall weather is what I will miss the most..
  • CynthiaT60
    CynthiaT60 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Terri: I don’t think this is trivial; you have every right to be upset. ((hugs))

    Sylvia: what a special moment with Spot!

    Joyce: OMG, actual brains?? Sounds more like French influence (they eat literally everything).

    Mia: hope you’re feeling better.

    Not much to tell today. I passed another quiz in my online course. It’s cold today, but sunny, so we will try to have lunch outdoors anyway.

    Hope we all have a good day.

    Cynthia
  • LinCharpentier
    LinCharpentier Posts: 1,120 Member
    Good morning all.
    Joyce
    it's nice to see your feeling better and back in your shop.

    Terri
    Be careful not to deal on this until your sick. Thinks seem to always get fixed with time.

    Blueeyed blond
    You say Northern Ontaio. I'm from Cochrane if you know where that is.

    I'm trying something new Low carbing it's working well on my blood sugar numbers and right now that's what matters most. If weight comes off bonus. Was down 5 lbs at tops last week. And seeing some kind of loss this week. That's on the wii. Will use tops weight. That way won't fluctuate from day to day.

    Nice to see you all. For those of you stressing don't it won't fix anything. Go our for a walk. Go for coffee with friends. Whatever but keep the mind busy.

    See you all lighter
    Linda in Northern Ontario
  • blueyedblonde68
    blueyedblonde68 Posts: 11 Member
    Good morning all.
    Joyce
    it's nice to see your feeling better and back in your shop.

    Terri
    Be careful not to deal on this until your sick. Thinks seem to always get fixed with time.

    Blueeyed blond
    You say Northern Ontaio. I'm from Cochrane if you know where that is.

    I'm trying something new Low carbing it's working well on my blood sugar numbers and right now that's what matters most. If weight comes off bonus. Was down 5 lbs at tops last week. And seeing some kind of loss this week. That's on the wii. Will use tops weight. That way won't fluctuate from day to day.

    Nice to see you all. For those of you stressing don't it won't fix anything. Go our for a walk. Go for coffee with friends. Whatever but keep the mind busy.

    See you all lighter
    Linda in Northern Ontario

  • blueyedblonde68
    blueyedblonde68 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi Linda
    Yes I know where Cochrane is. I'm in Barrie ❤️
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,149 Member
    edited October 2015
    October Goals A few days late with my Week 1 update, :naughty: but better late than never :blush:

    Start weight: 210lbs (Spring 2015)
    Current weight: 167lbs
    Goal weight: 163lbs :( 167 On a plateau again.

    Daily goals:

    :star: Pre-log/follow through :) So far so good. 7/7
    :star: balance carbs/protein/fat :) 6/7 days.
    :star: 8+ cups liquids :) 7/7
    :star: 30+ minutes each Strength/flexibility :) 7/7 Having to do 2x30 minutes of physio daily helped
    :star: increase steps by 200+ daily :) up from 3600 per day to 5500 per day.
    :star: finish eating at 9pm weekdays :) 7/7 I didn't need the weekend extension
    :star: finish eating at 10pm weekends :) 0/7 found that I didn't want to eat later after all
    :star: post daily goals/progress - Just for Today :smile: 7/7 This is a great incentive to reset your goals daily.
    :star: post progress - No Late Night Snacking :) 7/7 Accountability really helped me with this one.
    :star: complete Hogwarts challenges :) week 1 completes today. I have managed all the challenges.
    :star: Post weekly progress reports here :naughty:

    I have read everyone's posts, but we are off out to visit family so no time to comment much.

    Terri Mom That is not trivial. You must have been gob-smacked when DD dropped that bombshell! At least you have a little time to formulate a plan. I hope you find a way through.
    Heather I agree with you on the meal at home. We nearly always celebrate at home as we are both quite good cooks and prefer to know exactly what is in the food we eat. Our favourite celebration meal is smoked salmon, followed by sirloin steak with stir fry veg, (done in a non-stick pan and sprayed with One Cal) and Tiramisu (which DH makes). For Family dos, everyone brings a dish, so no real cooking to do.

    (((Hugs!))) if you need them.

    Talk more later.

    Irish Terri

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