WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

DJ, check your blood pressure with all that lightheadedness, your pressure could be too high or too low. Take care all! Karen from NY

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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.

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)

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.

Elaine in Lansing

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.

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.

@exermom I suppose if you don't wish to part with an original (photo) then a photocopy will be fine :-) I will reinforce it with heavier paper. I just like the glossy look to actual photos... Im picky! lol Thanks again!
Becca