WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016

Carol in NC - thanks for the kind words. Feel free to mind my business... doesn't bother me in the slightest. I did the virtual thing for a lot of years... and there are benefits and drawbacks. You never leave work if you work at home being the biggest drawback. Seriously contemplating starting a "Virtual Assistant" consulting, where if you justs need an admin for a little bit, not forever, hiring out that way. I'm just so dang bossy, though. Hee.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon -

Katla49 wrote: »

Mia: I hope you reach your goal weight at a satisfying pace, but the words "final goal weight" gives me the willies.

LOL! I hadn't thought about how that might sound.

Mia in MI

Cheri, maybe there is a not-for profit community organization or or a governmental position somewhere?
Betty

First time I have joined a group for support. I am 47 this year, with LOTS to lose, but I decided to start today instead of January 1st. Trying to not make resolutions, but instead make good choices. Goals are to exercise for at least 20 minutes a day, and logging all of my food. I drink lots of water already - I gave up pop May 4, 2015...so far so good. I have a desk job so I need to make sure I exercise. Any support would help.

I am going to have to start making notes to keep everyone straight and to remember who said what!

I had a good first week - lost a little over 3 pounds. Most of that was "Christmas bloat," but I'll take it. My challenge today is breakfast - am having a breakfast meeting with my assistant. My goal is to pick the healthiest thing on the menu, then figure out what I need to eat (or not eat) for the rest of the day to keep within my calorie allotment!

My goal for this thread is to start learning everyone's names! I hope everyone has a great day. We can do this!

Sue from Alaska

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

Good Morning Ladies,

CarolNC, you are right that it is ridiculous at the low pay some places offer for the work they want done. Unfortunately here at the beach, wages are very low but prices are high because it’s a tourist area. Sometimes ya just can’t win. Good luck with finding the right job! ((((Hugs)))) congrats on being released from PT.

Betty, good point about not having time to eat if we read all the posts. I do have a rule about no eating at my computer.

Jennifer, Heather knows that I love learning about the British terms. When reading her posts, I often imagine it in a British accent, although she tells me she doesn’t have one, that I do. Lol

Katla, I can’t believe none of the ortho docs can see you immediately since you have a fresh break. Bummer!! I remember that awkward temp cast I had on when I broke my wrist. Gosh I couldn’t wait to get it off. The think I didn’t know was how often it would be changed so I got a different color every time. I’m glad you aren’t in pain. (((Hugs)))

DrKay, congrats on that big bridge game win. I love to win, I don’t care what the prize. What town do you live in? (if you don’t mind saying)

Rori, don’t you need to take a business trip to a SC beach? Glad the journaling is helping your mood. (((Hugs)))

Rene, thanks. It’s just so much easier to respond to a name than some of the screen names people use. I often find that I don’t respond to people without a name because their screen name is too hard to remember. (Ok, I’ll admit, I have a short memory and it’s worse with names than anything.)

MicheleNC, I hope this cold weather we are getting will be the end of the hard winter. Lol It’s supposed to be back up to 60’s here by the weekend.

Joyce, you gonna ask your doc about his weight gain?? LOL So sorry Charlie is still having such issues. Good luck with the decluttering. I’m working up to doing some here.

Janetr, cool deal on the water aerobics. I do hope your cold will let go and you will get well.

Artemis, congrats on that weight loss. Eating right and exercise really works. Come tax season, there won’t be the volume of posts that we have now because unfortunately a lot of the new ladies will drop by the wayside. I wish they’d prove me wrong, but it happens. You keep up the great work!

Rosi, welcome. How wonderful that you got to retire at such a young age. Good for you on catching that weight when your jeans are getting snug. Many of us didn’t do it until we had gone up a few sizes. Come often and join right in.

Allison, Allison, Allison, do I have to put on my boots and give you a swift kick? Good grief, my friend, when you are eating all that junk, log on here and ask for help. That being said, move on and work on today. It’s definitely not always easy but we can do this. (((((Hugs)))))

Lisa, you should have posted a picture of your lovely outfit this morning. Lol “better looking bag ladies”, I doubt it!

Cheri, sending best wishes for your DH to find a good job and fast. (((Hugs)))

Deb, welcome. I’m a firm believer that any movement is better than none. Leslie Sansone has videos for walking that are good and you can find some on UTube. Good luck!!

Gail, welcome to you also. Since you said you aren’t computer savy, I’ll let you know that all Capital letters is considered SHOUTING! Tell us a bit about yourself to help us get to know you. This is a very supportive and informative group of ladies so come often.

Walzllw, welcome to you as well. The more the merrier. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called as it makes it easier to respond to you. I love the picture of your doggie. Lots of us are animal lovers here.

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 did about an hour workout on the Wii this morning after my vigorous 6 minutes of moving while watching morning news. Holding my plank for a minute but the Wii tells me I’m not steady. Oh well, at least I’m doing it. I’m not quite caught up but out of time and need to move on. It was just under 30 here this morning and my little “Pepper” had to have his jacket on to go outside. He was so excited he wouldn't hold still. Going to try to post a picture. Had a little static electricity in those ears. It made me really sad when I got his coat out of the closet because there was one for Max there. We still really miss him.


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

Happy Tuesday ! ! !

Go Hea-ther ! Go Hea-ther ! ! !

Becca – I also know a few selections from Opera’s, and also have no idea what the words mean. I love listening to The Three Tenors; mostly at Christmas time. I truly enjoy Musicals, so that is one of my Pandora stations. // When I had pneumonia on top of Influenza last year, I bought an entire case of super-poise pads, because the coughing was so bad. I hope yours does not develop into pneumonia. Take Care ! ! ! // What’s up with teenage boys? They either shower too much for my water bill, or not enough. My DS won’t get in unless I ask, then he wants to stay in forever. He rarely uses shower gel or shampoo, but thinks deodorant will do the trick. He also has a little more than peach fuzz on his face, but plenty of wirey hairs coming from a few moles, that he refuses to shave (so I cut them when he’s in his seatbelt in the car). He is 15, and definitely in the in-between stage. Hugs for you to get through your final child’s teen years ! ! !

Katla – my break was also closed of the radius. He stopped the cast just far enough from my fingers that I could still type with 4 fingers (I am a receptionist, so I had to be able to type), but he stabilized my thumb. He didn’t have different colors for the cast, so I went to a sporting goods store and bought a pair of hot pink “shooters sleeves”, so when I wore bright colored shirts, most people didn’t even notice my arm was in a cast, it just looked like I was wearing a shooters sleeve. Extra long q-tips from the doctors office worked for cleaning my skin under the cast (but I had to be careful to not break them). First I would soak one in rubbing alcohol, then follow with another one dipped in a pretty scented body lotion

It’s getting busy here, so I better send this so I can get some work done (I tend to concentrate on reading and forget where I left off on my work .

Hugs to Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

Kids sayin hey there to all the new peeps

Katla - When I was in Montpellier I went and had a shampoo and blow dry just for fun. It was very relaxing with a lovely head massage.

DJ - How many times do I have to tell you - there is NO SUCH THING AS A "BRITISH" ACCENT! ! :sad: If you mean a BBC or Received Pronunciation (RP) accent, then you would be a bit disappointed with mine. I don't sound a bit like Downton. Mine varies according to whom I am talking to, so it goes from nearly Cockney, through Hampshire and into an approximation of RP. This parrot like tendency is very useful when it comes to speaking a foreign language, but a bit disconcerting for those close to me when I switch from minute to minute. I only have to get on a train to Glasgow and I'm sounding Scottish. My children used to be very embarassed. Every area of the British Isles has its own distinctive accent, as does the US. The rich and powerful all tend to speak RP wherever they come from as they all go to expensive private schools. (Called Public Schools) :ohwell: The younger generation, like the royal princes tend to use a bit of "estuary" English and use glottal stops so they don't sound too "posh".
You know I love you, don't you. :laugh:

Got through this afternoon with a heap of raw cauliflower, a carrot and celery sticks, all dipped in calorie free dressing.

I've made a pneumonia jab appointment for 6th Feb.

Katla - good luck tomorrow. Will be thinking of you.

Looking forward to my Pernod in 20 minutes.

Heather in the south of the UK.

He will, just keep working at it. Remember, if u don't want him doing something as an adult dog, DONT let him do it now

I don't know about the state you live in; but, in GA they will renew your license by just writing them about its upcoming expiration date. I went with a friend when she went to get her license changed over to her 'new' married name; and I asked the guy if I could have a new picture on mine. My hair had been cut really short and it was gray instead of 'mousy brown'. He told me only if it had been destroyed or lost - I took the license out and asked if he looked at my picture and then at me, would he think we were the same person? He looked at me and said, 'well, probably not'. When he said that I snapped it in two. He then said, 'you're a quick study'... get in line'. I did not have to pay for it either. Now my picture is with me with longer hair; so I really want to have them take a new picture this next time; pretty much for the same reason. My hair is long again and my weight has changed fairly significantly, too after losing 33.5lbs. I have my boots on today and for once, my feet are warm.

I like doing pencil drawings; but, my favorite medium is oil; and then pastels. I learned how to do pencil drawings when my DOS said, ''Mom, you need to do a pencil drawing; because, only a 'real artist' can draw with them." Sort of 'pissed me off a little'; so, I took an online class and that Christmas I gave him a turkey done in pencil. He never remarked to me again about 'real artists'. He did not know that I could do it. Then 2014 - I gave him a picture of two turkeys by combining two different poses; and, on one I used a little colored pencil. That made it easier to chose a mat and frame; other than just gray and black or off-white. It looked really good with a blue inner mat; and a gray outer mat; and, a steel colored frame.

Had to give Cracker a bath this morning. I took my top off because she really fights being bathed; she is getting better and she loves being dried off with my hair dryer. She's not a stinky puppy anymore; and, I washed her bed and her crate liner and the bathroom rugs. She is calming down just a little; I found it was easier to run a little water in the tub with her shampoo and then wet her down; and, then use just a little shampoo on a rag; then I rinse her off with my watering can ... all in warm water. She isn't going to like being washed outside in the summer (probably). For the past few days she has gone outside and just run and run - especially when DOS's dogs are 'out'.

Got to send out my invitations for "Lunch Bunch" today; it'll be in 3 weeks. Get together with some of my old HS friends for this every 3 months.

Did not sleep well last night; and, then this AM DH told me that I had forgotten my nighttime meds. Dammit!!!!! He's going to either have to tell me to take it; or I will have to post anther sign by the coffee maker, I usually stay in a light sleep pattern and think about things that have not gone particularly well for me.

Watching one of my favorite shows: "Fixer Upper"; but, I think I have seen this one before.

Lenora from Dawson, GA

Hello.Welcome new ladies .MIL is getting so weak,dr couldn`t decide how to treat.She has fluid on the lings,shakes etc.She has been in the hospital since new years eve and no improvement.Cant go up as Im still fighting this cold.Daughter has a stomach bug,yuk.
Hope things turn around for MIL.Thanks for ur love and support.HUGS jane
Finally caught up,had 10 pgs to read.