WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

Cheri - (((Hugs))) I am so sorry for your loss of your father-in-law.

Heather-you're such a great testimonial to all of us. Your before and after picture is amazing! You definitely do not look wrinkly in your after picture. You actually look a lot younger. I am grateful that you are part of this group you inspire me with your descriptions of your dinners. I think I eat healthier because of you.

Sharon - dislocated ribs! 000W! I hope your DH is not in much pain. Let us know how he does.

I am going to do my Stronglifts 5X5 then finish up with a nice walk.

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

Good morning everyone. I'm not feeling too great this morning. The headache I've had for a few days has gotten worse. I feel queasy and my head and jaws are aching. Even my hair hurts. If I don't feel better soon I'm going home and back to bed. I went to the store early and got the kids some hand sanitizer to use at school. There is a small menningitis outbreak at the middle school, so they are taking extra precautions. They have shut off the water fountains and all the kids are to bring bottled water, and wash their hands all through the day, and if they have a cough or runny nose at all they are to stay home. My son had encephalitis when he was 18 (which is very similar to menningitis) and it was awful. I wouldn't wish it on anybody.

When I got to the apartment my son told me that I didn't look good yesterday when I brought them home and that I don't look any better this morning. Gee thanks. So, he said HE will pick up his own children this afternoon so I don't have to. That's nice. Hubby has already offered to take them to gymnastics tonight. I try not to take tylenol if I don't have to, and yesterday I did. Today I will again.

I'm going to go throw some pots, as that usually has a relaxing effect on me. If that doesn't work I'm going home.

Have a great day everyone!

Sylvia

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Darsecam1611, welcome. This is a great place for support as well as useful information for your new lifestyle. If there is a name we can call you, please sign your posts with it. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. You have started great just by getting here. Now start to log everything you eat and drink so you can see where you are. Most of us find that it helps to plan ahead and even log ahead for our day. Come often and good luck.

Barbie, thanks for your encouragement. You know you are the reason I even decided to start it. Right now it is the best exercise I get each week. I can feel my stamina increasing as well as my skill. My DH said he thought I’d have no problem with it because I have a good sense of timing and love to dance. The steps aren’t usually the problem but my memory of what comes next. LOL Not sure this is going to increase my attention.

Mary, the line dancing class is 1 ½ hours and I go an hour early for the novice session. I still don’t have the stamina to make it for 2 ½ hours but getting better each week. Thanks for your encouragement.

MicheleNC, ya’ll are getting super serious about closing the pool. Gosh when we had one I used to at least leave out a couple of chairs until I knew there was no chance of another warm day. **I’m shedding a tear for you** I hope your plantar wart only feels like it’s not all gone. Years ago I had a couple and had a terrible time getting rid of them.

Janetr, so sorry about you getting sick. At least you know the cause. Congrats on selling the truck. So now you only have one vehicle? My DH keeps saying we don’t need two now that we are both retired and put so few miles on them. I might spend days in a row where I don’t leave the house, but the thought of being without a car when I do want it is just not something I want to do. I told him he can sell his and buy some junker as long as it runs. LOL I don’t’ think we will do anything but keep the two that we have. They are both paid for and should last us as long as we can drive.

Becca, great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Joyce, I hate that your vacation planning is on hold with Charlie’s health situation. I hope that changes in the future! DH and I haven’t been on one in 3 or 4 years mainly because of our dogs. And also because he says there’s not really any place he wants to go. At least he doesn’t mind me traveling with friends and I do love my cruises.

Katla, I have to ask…did your DH have annual visits to the vet when he was a teen? That just made me laugh, but how lucky that he was diagnosed when he was.

Sharon, I hope things improve at work. It sounds like you always have to give the managers a lot of help. Sending good thoughts for DH and his health issues. I’m rooting for you to do more walking tomorrow.

Heather, even in the heavy picture, you look so young and no double chin. Wow. I love the new picture and it really shows off that beautiful dress! You both look fantastic!!!

Lisa, I’m glad you are getting things going at the warehouse. I’m sure there will end up being a number of annoying but hopefully minor issues that need attention. So far, the good news is that your DH can take care of them. My DH is not Mr. Handyman around the house even though he tries. Lol

Gloria, the one good thing (maybe) is when I gain weight fast I can usually lose it fast. Next time come talk to us before 3 days has gone by. We are here for you. Was there a particular upset that caused the eating or just the craving? Remember this journey is one meal at a time and one day at a time. You can do this!!!

Estell, welcome. You have come to the right place for support and information. None or very few of us changed everything overnight. This is a journey and we learn and improve as time goes on. Just start with baby steps and move forward to bigger steps. Log everything you eat and drink and see where you can make small improvements. I was surprised to find the things I can actually live without, once I started cutting them from my diet. We are with you so come often and join right in.

Cheri, I’m sorry for your loss and glad you are back with us. It’s nice that you have been able to talk with your children about your wishes.

Frances, welcome. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. Why do you think you’ve done something wrong? I hope you don’t think you will lose 4 pounds every week? That would not be healthy. Normally when we first start we lose some water weight. If you are doing everything right, you will lose. This thing really works. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t lose for a period of time. Most of us will have weeks of losing and then periods of no loss. Just keep doing the right things and you will be successful.

Pip, you are the only one I know that will work out as long as your DH is running in an event. I swear you are 20 and not whatever age you say you are. You go girl!!


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.

Okay, most of you know that I admit that I have “Immediate Memory Loss” (per my DD) so I can’t remember who was talking about adding a can of pumpkin to something (a cake mix, maybe?) . So I have the can of pumpkin now and don’t know what to do with it?? Duh Please refresh my memory. Thanks.


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

Margaret - those are the identical symptoms I get with a 'migraine' headache. If you have never had one before, you feel like you're dying - or sometimes you might wish you had something to make you go to sleep. IF I wake up to one, I know it will NOT go away treating it with Tylenol or Ibuprofen (or the Max-Alt he has Rx'd to me) and I usually have to go to my MD for a shot that 'thankfully' does not 'kick in' for about 30 minutes . . . enough time for me to drive home; although I have had to call my DH to take me home. I'll take a Max-Alt first thing when I wake up, then a strong aspirin (such as Ibuprofen Migraine) and after 30 minute I will call his office and tell them I have had a headache since I woke up. I'll call him if I get one in the afternoon because usually they don't go away on their own or with my 'home' remedy. I hope you don't suffer from migraines - they are awful and can certainly screw up you plans for the day. The yogurt treats are good for getting "Cracker" at least close enough for me to grab her; I think she will get the idea soon. Right now we are working on 'stay'.

csofed - At least she got to be away from his situation occasionally. I know it is difficult to care for someone who is bedridden. My BF's husband had cancer and they sent Hospice to their home; but, she still had to hire a full-time nurse to care for him during the day; then, she took over when she got home from work. Sometimes the nurse would stay longer or overnight if she was just too plain worn out to care for him. However, she had him in their bedroom (instead of another bedroom) so every time he gasps, it always woke her up. She was about to lose it before he finally passed away. Then came the 'fight' with his children. Also found out that he had had a life insurance policy that she was not named as the beneficiary, his 'ex' was. That really upset her. It wasn't like they were 'minors'.

just spoke on the phone to my elderly freinds up at the cape.. Ruth turned 88 in august and has been in and out of nursing homes and hospitals for the past 5-6 yrs and poor Ray is battling lung cancer... sure wish I was closer..
well off to work...

Did an hour of water aerobics today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jeanette Jenkins 21 Day Total Body Circuit DVD

Becca - lovely pics, I especially like the one of you in the bus.

Joyce - I thought it was ME who rouined barbie's show results.

katla - how interesting that the veterinarian diagnosed your hubby's diabetes. Well, a lot of the symptoms (if not all) are the same as in animals and humans.

Sharon - I must have missed things (so sorry). How did dh dislocate his ribs and what kind of surgery will he be going for?

Heather - how wonderful that you didn't put on any weight! Yes, Heather is a great cook. Just wait till she posts some of her menus! You'll be drooling like I usually do.

Lisa - I'm with all of you on needing a car. Even if I don't use it, it's nice to know that I can. It just about killed me when I couldn't drive. Fortunately, that's behind me. We have three vehicles. Well, Vince's Genesis is his baby. Heaven forbid I breathe on it the wrong way!!! If he has an oil change scheduled and it's raining that day, he reschedules the oil change. No kidding. I will drive the Outlook if needed. I do prefer my Mazda which is smaller, but I'll trade the ability to drive where I want when I want in a larger vehicle. That was so nice of the crew chief to thank you.

Gloria - I don't like going from summer to fall, but I feel for you

Estelle - welcome. I've found that if I have something sour (like vingegar on my salad or lemon in my water) that heps to curb the sweet cravings. Can't say that I've ever had a salt craving so can't help you there, but I'm sure someone on here can.

Cheri - so sorry for your loss.

Frances - welcome! Sometimes it just takes our bodies a while to get caught up. Don't give up, that's so very important

Sylvia - hope you feel better real fast

DJ - I'm really not looking forward to getting rid of this plantar wart. But I do want it gone!

DJ - there's a recipe from Hungry Girl where you tae a box of devils food cake mix, mix a can of pumpkin, put it in a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes. Even Vince couldn't taste the pumpkin! His comment was that the "brownies" were on the cake-y side. Well, that's because of the cake mix -- but I didn't tell him that part.

Alison - so sorry for your friends

Michele in NC

estella430 wrote: »

Good morning everyone, my name is Estell. I'm 55 years old and I need motivation to help me change the way I eat. I have high blood pressure and was diagnosed with Afib. I haven't completely changed my diet because of lack of will power. I just don't know how to get rid of the sugar and salt craving but it's really important that I change my eating habits asap. Thanks for listening guys.

Welcome Estell!
I had a terrible sweet tooth also and was told by a nutritional counselor to cut the sugar grams to less than 50/day and only get those 50 grams from fruit. Artificial sweetner was also discouraged and I use only stevia. I was very skeptical but followed the advice and it worked at reducing my cravings. I'm not a salt lover so unfortunately I can't help you with that.
Good Luck...it is one day at a time and one foot in front of the other.

Chris in MA

DJ - you wrote "Janetr, so sorry about you getting sick. At least you know the cause. Congrats on selling the truck. So now you only have one vehicle? My DH keeps saying we don’t need two now that we are both retired and put so few miles on them. I might spend days in a row where I don’t leave the house, but the thought of being without a car when I do want it is just not something I want to do. I told him he can sell his and buy some junker as long as it runs. LOL I don’t’ think we will do anything but keep the two that we have. They are both paid for and should last us as long as we can drive."

Thanks, I think today I'm about back to normal, was a bit nauseous this morning, but it didn't last long. Jack is going to buy a smaller verhicle he's talking about a Jeep or Toyota, something we can pull behind the motor home. Right now with as much as we both run around, I don't think we can get by with only one vehicle.

Janetr OKC

Mary, my headache is toward the front, behind the eyes mostly. I don't have a fever or cough, so I don't think it's menningitis. I do have an odd soreness in my jaws though. I wondered about it being heart related, but I really don't think so. Now that I've been throwing pots for a couple of hours, it feels a little better. Pottery is truly a great stress reliever. I just noticed that my bottle of tylenol expired 3 years ago. Hmmm. That can't be good.

Miriam, my son was 18 when he got it. He was in a coma for about a week. His temp was 109 at one point. They didn't expect him to survive. They even sent in a chaplain to give last rites. I threw a hissy fit over that. I had finally gone home to try to get a little rest and they called me in the middle of the night saying he had awakened and ripped out all his tubes and tried to leave the hospital. He didn't know where he was or why. Afterward, his mind didn't work quite as well as it did before, but they didn't actually call it brain damage. His short term memory was completely gone for a while, but it came back. It was terrifying. I've often wondered if some of the problems in his life since have been related to it. Or more likely all the drugs he took. His current lung problem is not related directly, but some of the boneheaded decisions he's made about it may well be.

All this talk about VW's makes me think of mine. My first car was a 1968 VW Automatic Stickshift, red with black interior. Bought in 1973 for $900. I loved that little car. I drove it into the ground, poor thing. A friend finally bought it from me to make a dune buggy. I remember once, right after I got it, I heard a sudden banging coming from the left rear wheel. It was pretty loud. I was just sure I had broken it somehow. I parked it, walked home, and waited till my dad got home. He towed it to the house. When he took off the hub cap he discovered a lug nut bouncing around inside it. I tooled all over southern California in that thing, and later all around Denver.

Well, back to work I go!

Later, ladies.

Sylvia

Sylvia-I am glad to hear that you have no other symptoms! You give us a worry every once in a while you know!

Mary from Minnesota

Katla- moving hundred pounds of books probably was the same amount of calorie burn as the yoga would have been!

We have always had just the one car and shared it. it works for us because we are retired. We save an enormous amount of money not having to support two vehicles. if I desperately need transport I can get a friend to pick me up, or I get a taxi. if I really needed to I would hire car for however long I needed it. Both of those solutions are a lot cheaper in this country than running two cars. Tax, depreciation, insurance, etc. etc. A fortune. A lot of my friends do run two cars.
When we first looked at this house I thought it was right out in the sticks and asked the agent if taxis came out this far!!!!! Actually we are really near civilisation! And a railway station. If you need one for work then that's important and necessary, but the occasional taxi is a lot cheaper than all the expense of keeping a car going on the off chance you might want to run to the shops. :noway:

Heather UK