WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

Michelle We had to dress up French Cafe Style for the Murder Mystery. Not sure if hubby took a picture. I will ask him and post if he has.

I have read most of the posts to date. So much happens so quickly.

Katla Your visit to the pumpkin farm sounds like fun. We don't have those here in Northern Ireland. Most of our pumpkins have to be imported.

Janetr That's a good looking Jeep. Those are classics. I had a RAV4 jeep for over 10 years, but I had to get rid of it, because it was very hard on petrol. That was so sad about the homecoming tragedy. So unnecessary, too!

Mary What a blessing that your son and family are safe from 'Patricia'. You must be so relieved.

(((Hugs))) and prayers for those who need them.

Welcome to our Newbies! You will find a warm support team here!

We are off to see our DD#1 and family today so I will drop back in tonight.


Each one of us is a vital cog in an infinite universe.
We may not know our purpose, but each cog needs to be oiled and tended.

May peace and joy shine on your day!

Mary So sorry you have been unable to sleep. Hopefully it will come soon and you can get a little rest. I've not slept more than 4 hours a night since my knee surgery. With one exception, I slept about 6 one night. I do this in cycles, hoping this one breaks soon. Sending sleepy thots. .

Janetr OKC

Gah. If I don't take 7 pounds off in the next six days, I will fail at my October goal of weighing less than I did at the end of September. And that's just unacceptable. The pounds I gained those last weeks of the contract from hell are very, VERY sticky. And I have every excuse in the world for not staying under my calorie limit, but the truth is, I've gotten lax about posting and lax about what I'm putting in my mouth, and it's time to get real and get honest.

Rededicating myself to my goals, my future... and the picture at the bottom is the reason. Sorry about the perspective...

• Just because I didn't post it on MFP doesn't mean I didn't eat it.
• My life, my health, my future are worth being honest about what's going in my mouth.
• Tomorrow is full of promise, with a husband nine years younger than I am; I want to live every moment with him to the fullest.
• I want to be there and be healthy and fit for my granddaughter's wedding--she is seven months old, absolutely gorgeous, and I'm hoping she will be able to wear my wedding dress.
• Yesterday's over--no more beating myself up for what's done. Can't change the past, but I can certainly change the future.

barbiecat wrote: »

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.

Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

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.

Hi There,
I hope I'm doing this right.....just found this group. Actually - today is my fist day back in a very long time. Will make this short and sweet since I don't know what I'm doing yet....

Thanks Michele - biking always clears my head and leaves a well worked feeling. Just wish there was opportunity for more. We rode up and down hills mostly.

This morning is off to Calabasas Music Dept Fun Run, signed up for 10k - my friend is one of the organizers, as her niece graduated from there last year. The kids from the school serenade participants along the route!

Thinking of doing one of those online wt loss bets. Anyone else tried them? Kindof maintained where i'm at now since june and need a push to stick with it again and get going. Felt so much better when the weight was less.

Lisa - you said it so very well!

Linda in Calif

Good morning. Maybe I should have posted later last night as it looks like some of you were online then. I was waiting up for DS at midnight I went over my calorie count by 300. If I count my exercise that would zero out, but the point is it was that out of control/boredom/tired type of thing.
Lisa -- your post was a good one for me to read this morning. Thx.
Food shopping today get get some healthy snack stuff in the house. Will see if I can get a swim in today.

Have a good day. It's very gloomy here in MASS. but we are reviewing the college essay and starting the applications today, so don't have any other plans. I'm just here to provide the credit card

I came across this gadget the other day on BuzzFeed. A cool way to measure water consumption. I have a feeling it would be broken or I'd lose something early on, but I am considering it just because I love gadgets (not promoting it...I'm in no way connected with the company).
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/582920317/hidrateme-smart-water-bottle

Kimses in Mass.

Well, I waited and waited for the delivery, which came at the very last moment as he couldn't find the house, and then for some reason the mozzarella wasn't on my list. I had already prepared the avocado and tomatoes so we had to have Parma ham with it.
Lots of replacement items, some of which I sent back. The new store it is coming from isn't as good as the old one it seems, or perhaps it's because it's a Sunday!

I've read through my will, so now we just have to refine it and return it to the solicitor. Will do that this week. Tuesday afternoon? She also enclosed some info on Lasting Power of Attorney. Must discuss that with DH in case one of us goes gaga!

Love to all. Heather UK

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

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Katla, your day sounds great visiting the pumpkin farms. I hope the weather is nice? I understand being impatient about getting your house back in order and seeing how things work. Waiting is the hardest part of things like that.

Heather, as much as I like to eat, you’d think that I would exercise enough to be able to eat back a few calories. Keep talking about that and maybe I’ll give it a try. Lol It is interesting how many things I’ve tried over the past year just because I hear you ladies talking about it. ( Like Barbie and her line dancing. ) Your food always sounds so wonderful and I agree that I can’t imagine doing this while working full time and with kids to help care for.

Lenora, I do hope you will be able to stop being so judgmental about your DIL. It’s not always easy to do but will go a long way in having a good relationship, which I’m sure you would like.

Beth, that’s what I do here: just keep the candy and junk out of the house. That way I know I can resist.

Janetr, what is the deal that men can eat and not gain??? It’s not fair!!! That’s all there is to it. My DH still eats bread, desserts and all sorts of things that I have given us and he’s losing weight while mine just sits in one place. It’s not fair!!! *whine, whine, whine* Wasn’t that terrible in OK. So sad and senseless. (Later) Wow, very nice looking Jeep! I had a 2004 and just loved it.

Karen, good for you on having a great day with food and all.

Sylvia, it sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday with the return customer and trip to the cabin. Just reading your post gave me such a sense of peacefulness. The roaster will be great to not have to cook the turkey in the oven. Hope you enjoy it.

Mary, great picture of the travelers and luckily they don’t look too much worse for the ware. So glad all are safe.

Joyce, I wouldn’t know how to act with two stoves. That will be great. Of course as I recall you will be cooking for a big group.

MicheleNC, thanks for the new cake idea. I might use it the next time I have to take a dessert to the Moose. Do you bake your cheesecake in a spring form cake pan? I haven’t made a real one in so long that I don’t remember what I did to get it out.

Allison, it is sad that some people live their lives in such a negative space. Ya have to feel sorry for the new people upstairs who had no idea what they were getting in for when they moved in. I can’t imagine why the troll would be anything but nice to them. I’m glad they have you in their corner. (((Hugs)))

Irish Terri, I hope you have a good visit with DD.

Heather, ROFL as I picture you in the middle of the night, wearing your nightgown and swigging from the bottle of booze. And I thought of you as so “prim and proper”. Now I know you are just my kind of friend. Yes, you deserve new work out shirts. We don’t want you wearing something old and tatty. (((Hugs)))

Ohkpet, welcome. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. Then sign each post with a name that you want us to call you. A location is also helpful, be it general or specific. This is a great place for support and information so come in often.

Gloria, I didn’t even know that other countries used Daylight Savings Time but then I don’t know that I ever gave it any thought. I wish we would just stay on it all the time. When we switch back each year I hate how early it gets dark.

Margaret, I hate to hear that your DH is sick and has been for this long. I hope he’s not as big a baby as mine when he is sick. My DH actually gets angry that he is sick and whines and fusses about it. LOL Sending healing thoughts your way.

Kimses, all I can say is you must like gadgets. If it helps then that’s all that counts.

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.

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

Trying again to lose weight. Recently renewed my fitness pal. Add me.

Pip~ love the flip flop tan lines on Kirby's feet lol
just woke up from a nap... boy did I need it, my DFIL was crazier than a loon this morning, after getting him fed I came home and went grocery shopping...I saved 85.00 in manfacturer coupons and store coupons...
have an oven stuffer roaster in the oven..load of laundry in the dryer.. filled up the bird feeder last night before bed, and the birdies where there this morning... usually it takes a week before they notice it.....

Alison: It sounds like you have an ally at work. I'm glad to hear it! :flowerforyou:

Terri: The farm stores on Sauvie Island sell produce all summer long. In the fall they have winter squash and pumpkins are an eagerly sought item because so many people like to carve them for Halloween. The farm stores make a big profit during this time, and many have "haunted" corn mazes for more tourist dollars. :bigsmile:
I love this quotation, "Each one of us is a vital cog in an infinite universe. We may not know our purpose, but each cog needs to be oiled and tended."

Heather: We will return to Standard time on November 1. I strongly prefer daylight time because I feel as though I get much needed natural light. I wish you luck and nerves of steel with the next phase of your book. You are courageous to do this difficult writing. I can't express how much I admire you for taking it on. It has the potential to help and/or enlighten many readers.

Lisa: Beautiful Lisa and beautiful wedding gown. Don't beat yourself up over a little backsliding during your employment induced stress festival. I have confidence you are already back on track. :flowerforyou:

ohkpet1872 and other newbies: Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Linda in CA: I am not the sort who appreciates stress or competition, and an online time challenge doesn't appeal to me for that reason. Weight seems to come off come off in its own sweet time and NOT according to my time schedule. If I focus on counting calories and sticking with my goal I eventually get there. Everyone is different and I know people who love to compete. Good luck to you. :flowerforyou:


DSIL & DBIL were here for several days and just left to go visit his daughter in Olympia, WA. They are travelling in their motor home and enjoying being on the road. They're in for a rainy drive today. We've had a long spell of dry weather and the rain is welcome, but it is too bad it is falling on a travel day for them. I hope the freeways aren't too slick with built up exhaust particles.

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

October 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.

Women's retreat was good! Saw my sister who I have not seen in 'forever'. Prayed for forgiveness for how I felt for my DDnL (married to DOS); and was told that I needed to pray to not be judgmental of her; to find things about her that are positive - and if I could not say anything 'nice' it is better to shut my mouth and then come into the bathroom or bedroom and turn it over to God. I cannot change then, only they can change themselves. Felt like a rock lifted off my chest; today I said that I'd have to forgive my DOS and DH for the 'bitterness' I felt being put into the middle or making me feel bitter towards her because I shouldn't feel guilty if I have been forgiven of judgment. So I forgave both of them and really feel much better. I hope that God will give me 'peace' whenever anything negative is said and I don't jump in and agree. I can't change how my DOS relates things to DH; but, I can put him in his place for doing so ... or letting it to be done to him. Don't leave your Drama for your Mama; you are a 'grown man' deal with it. DYS and that DDnL don't bring their 'drama' if they even have any to us; it is 'their' lives and they intend on working anything out for themselves. I don't even think that they (or her) will take it to her Mama. Maybe they will have a 'drama-free' life if they spend time talking to one another (which my DOS and his wife don't do). Sure, we all go through some kind of drama in our lifetimes, several times, and each of us must turn it over to God without snatching it back because things occur in God's timing and not outs and we have to remember that when things don't work out to our liking; it is not God's fault; he has the perfect plan for us.

Poor "Cracker" was penned up in her crate a lot on Saturday and then I had to clean it when I got home. DH did not put a new puppy paper down and she wadded it up in the corner. He says as soon as her stitches come out we need to bath her. I agree that she has a 'doggy smell' to her; but, that is mostly from not being able to go outside to do her number when she needed to. It's been cleaned and ready to come back in now with a new puppy pad laid inside it. I rubbed her down with a little spray so maybe she won't smell so 'doggy'. I really don't want her to be an 'outside' dog; but, if she is going to smell bad - she might be - but too young to go out at this point. I plan on keeping her bathed and her bed washed (it is now in the washer). As soon as his hunting clothes are dry, it will be put in the dryer; so I can get it out for her to lay of instead of a towel. He did teach her to sit and stay before getting her treats. She listened to him and he told me I had to have a more authoritative voice for her to actually do it. I've gotten up from my chair at least 3x and she has not followed me, so maybe she will understand to stay for me.

Mary from Mn.~ Perdue Oven Stuffer roaster, large roaster chicken that you cook...put a little Mrs Dash Lemon and Pepper on it and it was yummy...
bought Tom all sorts of snacks for work and I put them in individual bags and freeze, so I can whip up lunches quickly..
working all day tomorrow so that will be a ball. we have 2 double crown preps tomorrow, thank goodness they are one right after the other....

stats for the day-
SPIN AT HM - 45MIN, 129ahr, 145mhr, = 388cal

Been downloading my music. Mostly done. Don't seem to be able to access the micro card. :ohwell: Hope my WiFi usb stick arrives soon so I can get my photos transferred.
Getting there.

Got to pick up my blood pressure pills tomorrow. I've been 2 days without any, but I don't think it will kill me.

Much love, Heather UK