WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

well just got back from DFIL.. sad news to report... his dementia is ramping up at a quick rate..
I told you he has been sleeping alot lately.
today he was very very disoriented and when I went to get his food together,gave him his coffee and he spit it out all over the floor, same with milk, still feeding himself but would spit stuff out on the plate, and I had to take the spoon and fork away as he just kept stuffing food in without swallowing..
tomorrow is the quarterly meeting, and I need to be there, hopefully the contractors wont be here until after 9:30
I will be asking for them to give him covered cups, so one he cant spill, there isnt much we can do about the dementia but there are ways to work with it..

Happy Wednesday ! ! !

Pip – Congrats to Kirby. I’m so happy for both of you ! ! !

Sylvia – Great news ! Keep loving those grandkids, and the right situation will follow. Hugs and Prayers ! ! !

Barbie - We’ve been getting wind a rain the past 2 days, too. I suspect we will get your storm over the weekend. I heard the “s” word used for my weekend’s forecast, too, but it is mid-November already. Stay warm and dry (everyone) ! ! !

Sharon – So glad you survived the storm. It seems there is bad weather in numerous places. Our rain recently took a break, but I can still see the trees bending and hear the howl of the wind.

Lisa – Congrats on getting so close. Any goal reached is a win !

Allison – Hugs and prayers for your DFiL !

Today is the Audit that has made everyone at work so toxic lately. I’m not worried. Either I’m doing my job or I’m not, and post-appointment surveys show I am doing my job. Everyone else just needs to chill. I realized last night that my tablet is Samsung, so I should be able to sync my new tracker to my tablet. That will be good. I looked over almost all of the menus from Peppermill in Reno, where we are staying in March, and there are very few low-carb options offered. I hate to waste money by throwing away an entire bun, but I guess that’s what I will need to do to stay on plan. I will keep low-fat granola, yogurt, and fresh fruit in the room for breakfasts and snacks. The fitness center and spa look amazing, so I will just force myself to get more exercise in exchange, if that’s what it comes to. DH wants to do a Historic Tour or something similar, so I better start scoping out Groupon and such.

Almost time for my part of the audit. I hope everyone is able to make wish choices today.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Phyl, smart move to make yourself prepare for the next morning even when you are exhausted at night. You just never know how you will feel in the morning.

Barbie, I hope the weather wasn’t too bad at your house and all are safe.

Cat, beautiful pictures with a beautiful lady. I hope the rest of the pounds fall off quickly for you.

Becca, I’m with you on spending $50+ on a swim suit. I had some that I had under grown but unfortunately already gave them all to a friend. Would have gladly sent you one. You are rockin’ those exercises, so keep it up and you’ll be down another suit size before you know it.

Katla, sorry you’ve been in the dumps. Hopefully the sun will shine for you soon. ((((Hugs))))

Penny, glad you and DH got to spend a little time together. I hate for you to be without your link so here it is for you:

Joyce, I’m so excited for you that Charlie is trying out his diapers. I know he can’t be happy about the situation but at least he can continue with some of his activities. (((Hugs))) for you both.

Lisa, it sounds like you are getting your schedule worked out. I hope Mouse and Squeak have an easy transition to their new abode. On the weight front, I’ve been stuck at 168.5 for a number of days. I’ve also been feeling hungry the past few days but resisting overeating.

Elaine, welcome. This is a great group of ladies for support and information. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. Yes, it’s often hard to resist certain foods so the first thing for me is try to keep them out of my house or at least out of site. I don’t enjoy that I’ve chosen to give up certain foods but I’d rather do that and weigh less because I finally got tired of being fat. This thing works so hang in there and good luck.

Allison, so sorry to hear the news about DFIL. I thought it sounded like things had been going downhill for a while. He is so lucky to have you!!! (((((Hugs)))))

Terri, I’m sure your part of the audit will go great. I know what you mean about paying for a bun that we don’t eat, but it’s worth it. Just eat like you know you should and you’ll do fine. Have a fun trip. I’m glad you can link your new tracker.

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.

My heart isn’t as heavy today but I find that I am a little weepy. When I was watching the news this morning I would tear up just watching a commercial. I’m sure that is all part of loosing Max so suddenly. Thanks again for all your kind words and hugs. You ladies are the best!!!! Oh and my Thanksgiving that I thought would just be DH and me is now up to a total of five so I'm excited. I have so much to be thankful for and look forward to a celebration of that. You ladies are, of course on the list of things I'm thankful for.

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

Cleaning and laundry this morning and deciding what is for dinner - will be chicken in the crockpot. Then working for several hours and I have 2 appointments with clients for year end planning. Going to do some window shopping this afternoon to get ideas for Christmas gifts. Hopefully I can get my list started and feel more organized.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and will host at our home. My DH and I get the turkey in the oven and then we each have a Bloody Mary- yum. It's our annual tradition

Today I will be tracking my steps with my Fitbit. Desperately need to stay strong and on track these next couple months!

It's a beautiful sunny day here. Temperature is suppose to be low 70's which is just perfect. Wishing you all love and peace in your day my friends.

Rosie in So Cal

Janetr - when I woke up this morning the room was not spinning like yesterday. However, I do feel lightheaded and headachy. I think it might be some type of allergy symptoms with my stuffed sinuses. I painted the kitchen and I did have the windows open this time. I know that I am allergic to latex and I'm using latex paint so that could be causing the allergy type symptoms. Good thing we have that cabin that we can go to for sleeping at night. I am glad that you are feeling better! You still have 3 days to recover. Take it easy!



Mary from Minnesota

pipcd34 wrote: »

a bunch of Kirby's co-workers are planning on coming over on Sunday around 9ish and will be putting up the Christmas lights for us. Kirby will be so excited (so will I). he doesn't know anything about it.

Yippee! It's so nice to have friends that care!



Mary from Minnesota

Audit complete, flew threw with flying colors. I pretty much just bragged about myself for 10 minutes.

Pip - that's cool about the Christmas lights !

DJ, so glad you are feeling slightly better. There is nothing wrong with showing emotion over a loss, though. Sounds pretty normal to me! Everything takes time, doesn't it?
Yay for Kirby!
Mia, I agree about Miriam. Such wonderful advice and wisdom!
Went to the Y for the first time since vacation and cold--of course it has not shown on the scale, just have to keep at it.
Betty ROC

pipcd34 wrote: »

forgot to say that when I went home to do a load of his clothes and take a shower and check on the cat and mail, I saw that I got a card from my sis (I know her handwriting). when I opened it, along with the card there was a check for $1200.00! she said it was from mom and her to help us out.. wow, that was really nice, I obviously called them both when I got to the hospital I put him and I on speaker phone so we can thank them for their generosity.

That is amazing!

Woke up to rain now turning to snow. Glad I am inside working 6-5:30 shift. Yesterday doing the schedule with the new surpervisor went a lot better then I expected. Prayed about it before and know that made the difference. So the new schedule is out for Dec and first week of the New Year.

Janetr--Looks like my car last week, lucky it didn't last long and was melted. I have had this crud for almost 2 weeks and doctor said it just has to run its course. Cough keeps me up nights.

Heather--Party time!! Glad you got your money and that whole deal is behind you.

Terri--Sorry to hear things at work are not going well. I understand and am just taking it one day at a time. Great news about DH's AC1.

Grits--Congrates on the 4 pounds lost.

Sylvia--Glad you got the papers signed you need to protect the kids. I remember being 15 and going to WW meetings. I wish I could of had someone go with me and exercise with me. DGD is so Blessed to have you caring about her.

pip--Great news about Kirby coming home Friday. Sounds a good surprise his co-workers coming over and putting the lights up. I think DH will work on that the Sunday after Thanksgiving as I work that day. Sounds like your family really stepped up. That is very nice.

Michele--I agree that we all think a lot a like and I will go to say something and find it has already been done several times. But it is nice to know we are here and care.

Katla--Sorry you are having a tough time. One Day at a Time, One step at a Time. I know I am pushing myself to get things done for the holidays and it's my favorite time of the year and this year I am just not into it yet.

Joyce--Glad to hear Charlie is going to go out with his group and taking care by wearing the diaper. My mom wears one a lot of the time and I can not tell the difference.

Allison--Sorry to hear about DFIL. I admire you for keeping up with all that is going on with him and being there.

terri--Congrates on flying thur the audit. You should be proud!!

Well ladies time to get some work done. So far the snow is melting fast as it is coming down. Really wet out. Got to wear my new coat today. Sending prayers and hugs to each of you. Stay strong as the holidays come. I am going to try and think more about the people I am around then the food.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE



November Goals
1. Weigh less at the end of the month then at the beginning.
2. Log every bite.
3. Stress less--Pray more
4. Write down something each day I am Thankful for

62 yr old chubby skinny gal needs to lose about 15lbs.. I'm only 5ft tall & prefer to weight about 100. I had a transplant 4 years ago & have been creeping up in weight since then.. I'm basically lurking & trying to get familiar with the group..

I started yesterday & it's already become apparent that I need to add bulk low calorie veggies to my diet.. maybe a pot of weight watchers soup will be a good idea so I can feel full longer..

Thanks Mary for accepting my friend request.. it was cool looking at your diet so I could get ideas..

Mia - she does bring me a lot of joy and the companionship is even more important since I am home alone all day unless I have appointments or need to run errands. She likes to 'talk' a lot; but, rarely barks, which is nice. Staying outside longer and longer and not requiring or expecting me to go out with her. The only thing she does that gets her into a lot of trouble is pooping on the deck, which, so far she hasn't done today. She knows she has done wrong and I hate to swat her on the backend unless I catch her in the act; so, I usually scoop it up and show it to her and tell her 'no, no, bad puppy' and either throw it in the bushes or flush it down the toilet. Then she tries to bury his head in the corner of her bed or cover herself up with her stuffed toys.

Vicki - thanks. Was told to 'up' my water intake and to 'up' my time on the treadmill (UGH)!! I'm going to start doing my hula hooping again. That will help on getting my waist down, too.

Stupid Auto-correct. Flew *through* with flying colors.

Pip - So nice of your mom and sis. Good karma can rear her pretty head when you least expect it. SO happy for you ! ! !

I don't know if I have SAD, but I do remember a time when DD was having what I then called Cabin Fever (she had chickenpox followed by mono followed by a sinus infection, and we had just moved to a new town so she didn't have any nearby friends). I made sandwiches and koolaid, we cranked up the heat to 80, and had a picnic on the living room floor while listening to Beach Boys music.

Hugs !

Ah DJ no worries, thanks for your kind offer. I shall purchase a new suit come December, and this one shall be a keeper for a bit longer than my brown one from Goodwill! Thanks for the offer though :-) Yep I shall get down to a smaller suit, its in the STARS ya know!

Speaking of STARS, the power went off last night at 12:15 AM, and both husband and I PINGED our eyes open when it happened. Its weird seeing night without ANY lights on around the neighborhood. I could PHYSICALLY feel the darkness, and it was both comforting and eerie at the same time. Didn't last long and at 12:45 AM I was in the kitchen resetting oven, microwave, and resetting the coffee pot for son.

Today, has been a great day so far, even with it being laundry day. Had granola for breakfast, and I must say Quaker Simply granola is awesome. Big chunks so I eat it as a snack if I have 200 calories available.

For lunch I splurged and made some Champelle noodle-ly pasta (3/4 cup dry). Saute'd with 1 tsp olive oil some beef kelbasa 2 oz, chopped zucchini 101 g, and shitake mushrooms 37 g. Then I added some chicken paste 1 tsp, and let everything mix and make merry. I put in the pasta, then poured the mixture over 1 cup of fresh spinach (leaves just torn with hands) and sprinkled the bowl with parmesan cheese 1 tsp. Oh I forget when I saute'd everything I put in cayenne pepper, tumeric, pepper. Love Love LOVE all those flavors.

Tonight I shall keep it simple and make some soup with 1 tsp beef boullion, and add more shitake mushrooms. Then for snack later I will have a whole wheat Slim (like a really skinny muffin) and add 1 tblsp of chunky peanut butter.

Need to buy fruit, but I fed all my apples to my elk......ok ok I know terrible. But really they are quite oblivious to me and I throw them from my 2nd story apartment balcony. They eat them and look to the sky for more. The herd presently is about 20 (in my area only though). The bigger herd is further south down hwy 101.





Happy Wednesday all
Becca