WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015
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Rori, sending hugs and warm thoughts for you and your DH and his follow-up appointment today. 0 -
Good morning ladies! It will be extremely busy for the whole weekend and will only be able to read and check in! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I am very thankful to all of you for the motivation and support that you give to me and everyone on here!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Terri - very pretty. I'm sure she will enjoy the thank you gift.
Janetr OKC0 -
morning peeps and welcome new peep-c's from Tacoma Washington (Seattle's foster sister)
gloworminwa - hope your interview goes great
lilymay2 - bummer, well, at least i still have my percoset
purdy kitchen do-dads terri_mom
well, Monday I start riding the bike again. today will be my last day driving. I park the beast (car) at the Tacoma dome parking area and take the sounder (train) from there. this morning when I was walking to work with my backback, I brought a plant that my co-workers bought for Kirby's homecoming (had it delivered to the house). well..... Kirby and I DON'T have a thumb, if I leave it there, it dies, soooooo, I am bringing it to work so it can live here. I was walking and crossing the tracks and I tripped, I was like, "HOLY CRAP, DON'T FALL!!!! YOU JUST GOT THIS SHOULDER FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" thank goodness, I didn't fall but scared the ba-gee-bees out of me!!!!!!!!
type to ya later.
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We will have Thanksgiving dinner with Mama S and DBiL tomorrow. I was a little disappointed to find out there will ham, not turkey. LOL. Oh well if I have 20+ for Christmas I will most likely do a turkey and a ham.
Happy, happy Thanksgiving to all. Much love and appreciation.
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morning peeps and welcome new peep-c's from Tacoma Washington (Seattle's foster sister)
gloworminwa - hope your interview goes great
lilymay2 - bummer, well, at least i still have my percoset
purdy kitchen do-dads terri_mom
well, Monday I start riding the bike again. today will be my last day driving. I park the beast (car) at the Tacoma dome parking area and take the sounder (train) from there. this morning when I was walking to work with my backback, I brought a plant that my co-workers bought for Kirby's homecoming (had it delivered to the house). well..... Kirby and I DON'T have a thumb, if I leave it there, it dies, soooooo, I am bringing it to work so it can live here. I was walking and crossing the tracks and I tripped, I was like, "HOLY CRAP, DON'T FALL!!!! YOU JUST GOT THIS SHOULDER FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" thank goodness, I didn't fall but scared the ba-gee-bees out of me!!!!!!!!
type to ya later.
OH Pip so glad you didn't fall. Have a terrific Thanksgiving.
Janetr
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We are having "tofurky" with wild rice stuffing for Thanksgiving because we don't eat meat. On Friday I've been invited to have lunch at a friend's house. She told me that she was sure that there would be something I could eat including a veggie quiche that she was making that was crustless for a gluten intolerant guest with "just a little bit of pork" in it. It reminded me of this great video I saw on YouTube and had to share it with you.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=TX9EAavxrus0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
Kim, congrats on starting your FitBit fund. I understand about your concern for your nephew’s trip. Hopefully all will go well.
DrKatie, thanks for your recipe on your dressing. That is close to what I do. I send (((Hugs))) and best wishes for your issues and hope you come back more often.
Sharon, sending get well wishes for you. Sorry you had to miss the festival but better to work on your health.
Joyce, I don’t think you are evil if you take out a small portion of your salad for BIL. I think it shows you care.
Glad to hear the diaper works but hope he won’t have to text it often.
Allison, you make lots of people happy and your DFIL is so lucky to have you in his life.
Gloria, sending prayers and healing thoughts for the whole family.
Elaine in Lansing, when I first started this journey, I looked at the food database and researched the calories in all the foods that I like. The ones that were very high in calories, I decided to no longer eat. The ones that were very low, I chose to eat more often. I like veggies and always have lots of low calorie veggies with each meal. I do love my protein but have chicken more often than anything else because of calories and price. Good luck.
Kimses, sounds like you are planning to succeed. Way to go.
Mary, that is a long drive for your shots. Is there nowhere closer? Enjoy your company.
Lillian, prayers and good thoughts for you and your mom.(later) Glad she is going good.
CarolNC, not that you asked, but, I think for Thanksgiving you should do what you want to do. Most of us have spent a big part of our lives accommodating others and I don’t feel guilty at all about doing what makes me happy. Just have a good one, whatever you decide to do.
Janetr, sorry to hear about your DGS. Glad DBIL had successful skin graph. I hope you have good weather for your drive, also.
Pip, so glad things are progressing with Kirby and that you haven’t been frozen out of your house. I hope your running doesn’t have you in pain later. (((Hugs))) to you both.
Heather, I just hate it when I make a mistake like the check, but it happens to the best of us. Congrats on finalizing the wills. It is hard to think about losing my hubby after 47 years. I guess the best would be if we both went at the same time? We certainly can’t deny that the end will come at some time. At least these days people are living longer so I hope we are both around for a good long time to come.
Terri, is your DH checking his blood sugar? When I was diagnosed I never even got the kit to check mine and my doctor never recommended it. I’ll be honest, I didn’t really change my diet and simply controlled it with the Metformin. I probably could have gotten off the meds the first year if I had eaten right and exercised. When you can’t feel a disease, it’s harder to think about it. Hopefully he will come around and start taking care of himself. Congrats on the tickets, you Ticket Queen. And sure you should wear your tiara. (later) Very nice gift you made.
Sylvia, I love the analogy of bags of clay. I looked at a 55 pound bag of dog food yesterday in the store and I know I couldn’t lift that. You are right that it’s no wonder we feel so much better when we lose a lot of weight that we no longer have to lug around. Good for you on getting the girls medical and dental needs taken care of. Sylvia=”SuperGrandma”.!!!!!!
Heather, I hope all the train connections work out for you tomorrow. Have a good time.
Pip, I agree that you don’t need to cook dinner tomorrow and end up with more leftovers than you can eat. I hope you have a relaxing meal out.
Allison, I hope Tom just has a bad cold and not the flu. You don’t need him spreading it to your Thanksgiving guests. I hope he is better by then. (later) glad Tom is feeling better.
MicheleNC, when we went to Sam’s to join, we decided to walk around and look first. We did belong to the one here about 3 or 4 years ago but hadn’t been in since. After roaming through the store I decided I had no reason to join. Costco is closer and easier to get in and out of and their gas is always a bit less. And gas is the main reason we belong to either of them, too. I also realized some of the things I used to like to get at Sam’s are no longer purchased at all now that I eat healthier. LOL So I kept my money and bought a new purse with it at Costco. *score*
Kim, I hope you win on no Taco Bell this year but it sounds like a fun day.
DrKatie, I love the turkey you will fix for DGS! That sounds like just what the doctor ordered.
Gloria, congrats on the interview and yes, don’t forget to breathe!!! You will do great.
Rori, crossing fingers for DH results from doctor. Your pumpkin pie sounds yummy.
Frances, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. We also request that you sign each post with your name and location to make it easier for us to respond. (some of us have CRS degrees) Come often and join right in.
Katla, glad you made it there safely. Your visit with old friend sounds wonderful. Have a great trip.
Joyce, so glad that DH got a good report. Something to be thankful for. Enjoy your family.
CarolGA, I agree about Honey Baked hams. I find the one’ s at Costco are just as good and so much less $$. I mean they all come from pigs, after all. Lol
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.
We did have line dancing yesterday so I got a good workout and did I need it. By about 2 hours in, my hips were beginning to bother me, so I called it quits. Today I am finishing cleaning house and doing what prep work I can for tomorrow’s dinner. Just to have all the chopping done will be nice. I have been feeling light headed a lot lately. Not totally dizzy but somewhat. Any of you medical experts know what could cause that? I’ve had my carotid artery checked in the past year and it’s fine. If it keeps up, I’ll make an appointment with the doctor but I hate going to their office this time of year with all those sick people. Ladies, I am so thankful for all of you and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am thankful that I found MFP and that it worked for me when nothing else did.
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.
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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
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This has been my Moto this month as I've gone off the rails big time - lost my mojo but I WILL find it soon!0 -
DJ - since my issue with dizziness last week I researched different issues that may have caused it. The drop in blood pressure, vertigo, inner ear infection, not eating enough. I hope that feeling goes away. But if you could I would check your blood pressure just to make sure. I'm going to do what you were doing and prep most of what I can for tomorrow's dinner.
Want to be slimmer - Great quote! Thank you for sharing.
Pip - I am glad that you did not fall!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
DJ, check your blood pressure with all that lightheadedness, your pressure could be too high or too low. Take care all! Karen from NY0
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Good morning, I'm back I'm trying to recover from eating a whole large bag of smokehouse almonds. My goal for today is 8 glasses of water.
I'm driving an hour to pick up my mom for Thanksgiving. First I'm going to clean up the kitchen and go to the grocery store.
I have really enjoyed reading all of your posts.
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Gee - C.R.S. when it comes to answering people; and, if I go back a page (if I don't save my post) only erases posts and I forget what I meant to say to some.
As for the holistic plan to treat the thyroid, she first needs to go to a MD to find out whether she is hyperthyroid (high) or hypothyroid (low) before she tries that and talk it over with him and get his advice - he might be more receptive if you get that information from the place you want to buy stuff from. Maybe you take a lot of other meds and you just don't want to take another pill. My DDnL#1 is now convinced she is hypothyroid because no matter what she eats, she gains instead of losing; but, she definitely is not using portion control and eating slowly. Not cutting out sodas - drinks 1 - 2 a day, and not exercising. DOGD looks like she has lot a 'little' weight. I think our discussing with her has made her think for about it. She is supposed to go to a MD sometime in mid-January or February; but, she has found a place that will do some of the bloodwork for a much lower amount; and, then I told her that she'd still have to go to MD to get a mammogram (she has large boobs and probably needs one since they are so dense) and a GYN exam, too. But, that is all I said to her.
DYS came home, sleep most of the first night and part of the next day sleeping (9 hour drive); and, then yesterday got a bad (probably) sinus infection. Took a couple of Advil and promptly went back to sleep and slept like a rock all night long, except to get up off the couch to go to his bed. Today he went to the Convenient Care place to get some medication. His wife called twice last night (texted him) and we could not get him awake for anything; he would respond to me - mainly because I have a 'cheerleader' voice; but, when told she had contacted him twice, he just grunted. So I texted her and told her he was asleep on the couch, like a rock and we could not wake him.0 -
We are having "tofurky" with wild rice stuffing for Thanksgiving because we don't eat meat. On Friday I've been invited to have lunch at a friend's house. She told me that she was sure that there would be something I could eat including a veggie quiche that she was making that was crustless for a gluten intolerant guest with "just a little bit of pork" in it. It reminded me of this great video I saw on YouTube and had to share it with you.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=TX9EAavxrus
Thanks Barbie, have seen it before but it cracks me up every time.
Janetr0 -
DJ, If low blood pressure you might feel light headed when bending over or standing up quickly. I occassionally experience vertigo, but only if i miss taking daily Loratadine for allergy/rhinitis
Happy Holidays to Everyone here. Im sorry im not good with names. Ive admired the pottery, laughed at the Outhouse pics, and the Scale cartoon someobe posted for me. I sympathize with the family and health problems.
I've been using MFP for about 16 mos. Lost not only the10 lbs I expected, but another 10 I hoped for, then another 10 I never imagined I could lose. Started Beginner Lifting Challenge when it popped up on MFP in July. Have since expanded the exercises, and increased dumbbells to 10lbs. First mistake, not to be repeated, was using more than i could handle (8lbs then) with bad posture. Zumba routines via YouTube were great. Need to mix it up though, starting to drift from cardio.
First and only Grandbaby snuggled next to me for his nap.
Linda from NJ (although i kind of like the idea of being a Greek goddess, lol)
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Barbie - I can't watch videos at work, so I will watch the youtube at home, but I have a cousin who is vegetarian, so your story made me laugh. Do you eat meat-subsitutes like Boca burgers? One year for a birthday party my cousin was SO grateful that I made sloppy joes out of crumbled boca. I also offered several different cheeses and hummus. It sounds like your friend was trying, but just doesn't "get it". Thanks for the laugh !0
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Good morning! It's supposed to rain here for the next three days, so we will be indoors most of that time. We're going to the lake this afternoon and staying two nights. The kids will be at their mom's for a few days, but everybody is coming to our house for dinner on Sunday. My son suggested that we have a belated thanksgiving dinner, but I said no, I did that last Sunday. I'm not doing it again. Just because he flaked out and didn't come doesn't mean it didn't happen.
I took the girls to the dentist yesterday afternoon and the oldest was a dream! She was so brave and sat patiently through the shots and drilling and everything. I was so proud of her! The younger one...not so much. She was screaming, crying, clamping her mouth shut and refusing to cooperate. I had to hold her down part of the time. And that was WITH laughing gas. Well, it finally got done. She was still crying and complaining when we got in the car. Then I told them that I was planning to give them each ten dollars as a reward for being so brave and getting their fillings. The tears SUDDENLY stopped. Huh! Amazing what money can do. And I told them that they have to go back in April for another checkup, and if they take care of their teeth and don't have any cavities they will each get more money. Hubby and I had been talking about how the kids need to get a little money once in a while so they can learn how to use it. So, this was a good opportunity for that. And hopefully incentive to take better care of their teeth.
Well, I'd better run. Have a great weekend.
Sylvia
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I've been meaning to say this for a while... All you lovely ladies who live in the NW, that is my origin! I now live in mid-Michigan, but was born in Pullman, WA and from there my family moved to Seattle, Reedsport, OR and San Mateo, CA, before moving to Michigan!
Even though I don't have memories of Pullman (I was about 2 when we left there), it has been a part of my family background and thus special to me.
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Dr. Katiebug: I love your turkey snack tray!! What a great idea. :flowerforyou:
Gloria: Congratulations on the interview. Use the time to get ready so you feel your best but don't worry yourself. I think that employment decisions are like matchmaking. If you're relaxed and confident you make a good impression. :flowerforyou:
Rori: I love your gratitude list. Since I didn't read your post until today, it is possible you've already had the appointment with your DH's doctor. I hope it went/goes well.
Frances from Sidney, Australia & Elaine: Welcome! :flowerforyou:
Pip: I'm also glad you didn't fall and the office sounds like the perfect place for the plant. :flowerforyou:
Want2bSlim: I love the "stop beating yourself up" message! We need to encourage ourselves and one another. :flowerforyou:
We've been to the grocery store for Thanksgiving supplies and are prepping things to cook tomorrow. I needed a little down time, so I came downstairs for a little quiet, and to touch bases with all of you. So far I'm really enjoying this trip. My son will be arriving late this evening and there will be a houseful of people for tomorrow's festivities. Some will be relatives of DDIL's family and others will be friends of such long standing that they qualify as honorary relatives. I expect it will be a lovely event.
Katla temporarily in Beautiful Kentucky
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
November 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.
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stat for the day:
Spin- 40min, 83ar, 91aw, 10-12g, 137ahr, 168mhr = 431c
ar = average revolutions -how fast i'm pedaling per minute
aw = average watts -how much power i'm putting out per minute
g or ag = average gear -on spin bike, they are 1-24
ap = average pace / minute mile
ahr = average heart rate
mhr = maximum heart rate
c = calories
I posted on FB this morning, "last day of driving the beast then back to bike riding on Monday!" one of my nephews replied (I know he was just typing out of concern) "Stop the bike riding for sakes! U saw what happened?"
it rubbed me the wrong way. I replied
"R u kidding me? Its like saying u got in a car accident, are u going to stop driving???? that's what we do, you drive, I ride"
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Hi to all my friends here. I know I haven't been here much and I hope that changes soon. In the meantime, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Meg from Omaha where ice is supposed to visit us tomorrow.0
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afternoon ladies~
wow I have been running hell bent for election since 6 this morning.... I am pooped... pumpkin pie in oven, made stuffing celery and onions and threw in a few dried cranberries in, and made homemade cranberry sauce
laundry washed and in the dryer and finally sitting for a few minutes...
Hoping everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday.. I am debating on if I want to drag my laptop to the cape I have the Ipad mini that I can bring and much easier to carry..0 -
@GloworminWA We have a Fred Meyer on the coast here, but no huge stores to speak of. I have checked with them and summer suits have come and gone in their inventory. When I was trying to find some Navy blue low heels to go with my dress I had NO luck either. Thank God for the internet, because I found some, and will do the same with a new suit come December. There is a company that I have heard that replaces your suit if it gets any chlorine damage, need to find which one.... Thanks for your message!
Happy Thanksgiving friend!
Becca0
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