WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2016

Well, they say that confession is good for the soul. I was a good girl all day staying under my calorie count, but my daughter brought my favorite birthday cake over tonight to celebrate my birthday. I celebrated. I don't regret it. Even my son who is eating very little had a small piece.

Michele, I would love to take a class, but right now getting out several days a week to go anywhere is near impossible, so the DVD route is the one I must take. I will look for the Rodney Yee DVD. Thanks.

Bonnie in freezing Maryland

Bonnie - Happy Birthday! I'm glad you enjoyed your Birthday cake!



Mary from Minnesota

Stayed the night in town so I can work out early this morning. First workout since I tweaked my back on Saturday, but it feels fine. Fingers crossed.

Really struggling with spending nights in town and away from the DH--just kind of go down mentally, curl up in a ball instead of accomplishing anything. Yesterday was a sugar binge unlike anything I've done in more than a year--the ability to go out and shop for junk food because it's just down the road is scary after two years on the ranch. Have to do some serious thinking about what I want, and why. And, even ten years after the gastric bypass, sugar can still make me extremely ill, and I know this. It's about a 50-50 shot, and last night, it didn't make me sick, which worries me even more. OK, at 720 calories, it wasn't like the sugar binges I had at 300+ pounds, and I logged it, which I'm proud of--but it was, nonetheless, distrubing.

If you really want to have a think about why we believe we need to be smaller, new book in the library called "Dietland" that's thought-provoking. It's fiction, and it gets a little rough around the edges--violence and cursewords would get it an R rating in a movie. It does make you think about things.

Working through some stuff,
Lisa in West Texas

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Thanks it worked, now how do u transfer parts of the message? Gayle

Gayle - I've found that you have to hit 'quote' and then edit out those parts that you have no interest in answering; then you can type under it. However, I haven't been able to just highlight a portion of a previously posted item and move it.

To clarify - highlight the part you don't want to keep and delete it (after you have hit 'quote' and put it into the new posting box, leaving the text that you do want to answer.

Gloworm - I have written a 'directive' to my children (and DH if I predecease him) about who I want to be notified of my death, too. Did not think about this site - not so sure I'd be 'missed' other than, when I stop posting for a week or more - probably something wrong here. I usually check the posts twice a day as it is even on vacation. Well, make that a bit longer - 2 - 2 1/2 weeks ... I'm not with it somehow.

This last two weeks I have not done as well with my 'caloric intake' as I would like. Today is a new day; and, I know that I'll be cooking tonight, so I have to take that into mind when planning out my meal.

lhannon062709 - Last week I read a book that was 'horrible' - something about 'divorce' (with a hot pick cover). It was hard to follow even though I was a paralegal most of my life. It was like reading a file. Difficult at best to keep up with - letters, depositions and legal papers filed with court. So much in there that was totally unnecessary, like the legal papers filed. If you need the rest to make it interesting, this author really blew it. I might check out "Dietland" because there are times that I need some thought-provoking ideas into my brain. I'm going to check to see if they have the Marie Kondo book(s). She's written another book that actually illustrates the folding of the clothes and is like an illustrative book to her first one.

I checked out a book, and about 3 chapters into it, I realized it was way too familiar; and, finally found the list of the books I have read by this author, and sure enough - I'd read it. I need to get the lists out and remember to check them off. Got to ask (again) if they ever got the "N" book in the series of Sue Grafton books. I'll check the Lee County Library and have them look up to see if it is here in Dawson. They've put my name to get James Patterson's new NYPD #4 book when it comes out later this month. Last month I got his latest Alex Cross book. Others that I like write mystery/murder novels that are written along the same lines. I took back 2 books without reading them, thinking they were probably more like sexy love novels. I've gotten my husband reading, too.

Got to check with my MD in Macon when I go to see him later this month to see if my 'bipolar' meds need to be 'adjusted' because of the weight I've lost.

Miriam - Do you ever get your cats' names and your dog's names mixed up when calling them? I do the same thing my Mother used to - run though all the names before getting it right. Like "SuzanneMargaretLenora" - dammit you know who I am talking to." I do the same thing with my family members. I'll refer to Cracker as 'he'; and Tux as "she". A lot of times I call Cracker, "MrTux,Shorty,MissPrissSpoiledRottenDogDammitMissCracker." Until she hears "Cracker" she ignores me.

I blew my 'caloric intake' yesterday; and, I had really blown it last weekend (or maybe once the previous 2-week period (going out to eat). Now I have to go back and track those things I ate that were extra calories for yesterday. Could not help myself. Half ounce of cheese straws and two stick of cheese strings. Easily another 200+ calories - I could KICK MYSELF! Between now and when I go back for my weigh-in; I will work at working close to my 'caloric intake'.

It's been a difficult New Year for me and our family. My nephew had a collapsed lung and came home from the hospital on Sunday. He is 25 yrs old and very tall and thin, but doesn't do any exercise. He just eats very little, says he's not hungry. My kids always want to know Mom what's for dinner- meant affectionately of course! So far he is recovering well. My brother has been a rock handling things as his wife is in Huston, TX with her Mom that is at home and hospice has been there since the beginning of the year.

My BIL had scheduled hip replacement surgery yesterday so I was at the hospital most of that day too. That surgery went better than we expected and he was up today walking and joking with the nurses. He is 65 but in excellent shape and works out regularly. Boy that makes so much difference. (Note to self - really have to get serious with exercise again)

Lastly, My dear friend is finally at peace after a 14 month struggle with ovian cancer that matastisized to the brain. She went through chemo and radiation, but in November they found it in her brain. It's unbelievable to me that she's gone. It happened quickly. I was with her and her family most of the day, got home about 6:30 pm and got the call from her husband 3 hours later. I will always remember her kind and caring heart and her great laugh. I am just sad

I feel like I've been moving in slow motion. I can't really explain it. Our group of friends had planned to have a girls weekend locally for my birthday this Friday at a hotel by the Pacific Ocean we all like to go to, but under the circumstances we have postponed it. The funeral is likely to be on Sunday.

It's time for me to take a good look at myself and take stock of my life. We just never know what God's plan is for us.

I love this group of woman and am so thankful to have you all chat with. Be well friends.

Rosie in So Cal

Rosie xoxoxox- so sorry to hear..
I just looked at the obits this morning and there right in my face.. was a dear friend of mine.. dead at 60 he was tethered to oxygen for COPD.. but wow, just a slap in the face.. we used to pal around when we were younger, and he was always the life of the party.. he has been sober for 17 yrs and everytime I saw him,he told me how many days he had been sober.. bless his heart. He was a true blue friend

Sylvia I just love that tray. Please show us after it's finished.
Lisa Sugar is evil. I definitely have a love/hate relationship with it too. And good for you for logging it. I usually can't face looking at something like that in my food journal. At least, you are aware and owning it. If you weren't, that would be more disturbing.

I haven't thought about my day yet. I've been having Vega One smoothies for breakfast so that I don't have to think about what to eat first thing. I do like this powder very much. It's darn expensive, though.

Ok...now that I've checked in I've got to put a plan in place for the day. First thing -- a fire in the woodstove. Way too cold today.

Kimses in MA

Rosie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Alison, I'm sorry about your friend, too.

Heather, yes, it was freehand. It wasn't supposed to be any particular fish, but my studio buddy, Kurt, said it looked just like a trout. Hubby thought it was definitely a bass. Funny. I'd have to google them to see, but I really don't care that much. As long as it looked a little like a fish, I'm happy.

I woke up early, about 5:20, and got out of bed. My phone rang at 5:30. It was a robocall from the kids school district saying that classes are cancelled today due to slick road conditions. Before that call even finished, hubby's phone started ringing. It was the university saying that their classes are being delayed till 10:00 because of road conditions. Before that call had ended, my phone was ringing again. It was my son saying that he had just gotten a call saying school was cancelled. And then I got a "notification" on my iPad saying my workout buddy was not going to the Y today. I thought I might go back to bed, but now I'm too wide awake. I turned off hubby's alarm so he can sleep late.

I do not drive well on ice, so I'm probably staying home today. There's nothing out there that's worth the risk of sliding into a ditch or into another car. I think I'll clean out my bathroom drawers and the vanity top. That'll be fun.

I hope you all are having a wonderful day!

Sylvia

Rose
So sorry to hear about your terrible month. End of Jan. hurry hurry.
Feb. will be a much better month.

Grandmaille can't remember your name i've been missing so long. But sorry for your loss.
I always say I check the orbits and drive by funeral homes don't want to miss my own funeral.
That's one day I want to be late for.

For those who remember me fine. Those who don't or who find i'm new I'm Linda from Northern Ontario.

Well yes i've been missing and in denial for some time. But took a big step forward on Monday seen my diabetic nurse and explained to her. I can't do it on my own. I tried for three years getting no where. B/S high can't control them. So she upped my pills. And said she look into something for me. And she did. She called that night to say there was an opening in the Live well for diabetic clinic. I have to wait for Feb.10th for that but that's not far. I feel like there taking an interest in me and not throwing me to the curb. Of course she didn't like my low carbing but I'm doing it. Need to get a handle on this weight problem.

My goals are to get my 3,000 steps in every day more on active days. But hard to get active when it's -30 out don't even feel like going outside let alone walk.

So on to a good day. Going to go and check for a good low carb strawberry smoothie.

See you all lighter.
LInda from the great white North.

well I logged lunch and it is about 700 calories, dont know if I will eat it all.. It is butternut squash papperadelle so I boiled it and drizzled with EVOO and some chopped walnuts..
My cold is kicking my butt,but got what I needed to get done.
Lin~ my name is Alison, Allie for short lol

Linda - Welcome back!

Barbie - I like to count my blessing everyday too! Glad your weather is good enough for walking today. Ours is a little too freezy for my liking.

Donna

Hi my name is Janice. I'm new to this comment thing but would like to participate and track my food. I am 60 and have very high cholesterol and am borderline diabetic and would like to lose about 14 lbs which isn't that much in the scheme of things. I think if I track I'll be in good shape. Anyway-hello.

Beth - sending calming thoughts your way. :flowerforyou:

Good job I looked at the train's website for tomorrow. The trains coming back in the evening are all in a state - they must be doing work on the line, so we are coming back to our local station earlier than we wanted to and, even so, we have to change trains. 18 min wait in the cold. Brrrrrrr! Never mind, it'll be worth it to see the grandchildren. We won't be able to have a meal with DDIL though. I'm so glad I remembered to check. :ohwell:

Just made the Spinach and Feta Pie. We're going to have it with roasted Brussels Sprouts with roasted cherry tomatoes. I'm going to freeze the third we won't be eating and keep it to cut up for canapés on Monday before the haggis. Won't do a proper starter as haggis, neeps and tatties are very filling, especially with whisky sauce. :laugh: But I do want to have a few homemade nibbles for our guests. I have got some dinky little cocktail sticks with hearts on. Orange liqueur sorbet with Langues de Chat biscuits for dessert. DH has bought two new Single Malt whiskies and we have several other ones from previous Burns Nights. You have to toast the haggis with whisky, along with saluting it with a poem, piping it in the room with bagpipes and slashing it with a dagger. It all is very entertaining! I have a tartan table runner, red napkins and I may get the men to wear "Hello Jimmy" hats! :laugh: It's one of my favourite nights of the year.

DH so disliked the music I was playing while I was cooking that he went out to wash and polish the car. It looks marvellous! I was dancing round the kitchen to Bhangra. Another tune I downloaded recently is Shakira - Waka Waka. It has some very inspiring lyrics and was the anthem for the 2010 World Cup in Africa. "When you get down, get up!" is one line. I find it motivating when I'm feeling a bit lacking in energy.

Going to watch a Place in the Sun and then have a bath and wash my hair ready for tomorrow. And, yes, I DID do my writing this morning. :drinker:

Heather UK

Miriam: I'm in the same dance situation as you. Put me in a darkened auditorium with the Grateful Dead and a light show and I can move to the music as well as anybody, but actuall dance steps? No way. It is a shame, really, but nobody is good at everything. The last time I tried square dancing I got dizzy and motion sick. :ohwell:

Kim from N. California – where tomorrow is supposed to be dry! Isn't this a nice change from a year ago! I wasn't sure whether they'd allow you to water your dog last year.

Lisa: Hugs. :flowerforyou:

JoeyVenter: Congratulations on all your success and hard work. :flowerforyou:

Rosie in So Cal: So sorry about the loss of your friend.

Alison: Sorry to hear about your friend, too. :sad:

Linda in N Ontario: WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!! :bigsmile:

Barbie: Counting blessings is a very good thing to do. I'm counting mine, too. :flowerforyou:

Janice: AKA operalover: Welcome. :flowerforyou:

Beth near Buffalo: (((Hugs))) "Never give up" is the exact right thing. :flowerforyou:


Yoga today! Yay! After that I'll be going with DH to his eye doctor appointment in Portland. She recommended cataract surgery but I don't think he's ready for that yet, physically or emotionally.

I have a new mission once my wrist heals. I plan to learn how to fall. I've seen youtube videos that are quite informative, but falling will take practice. I'll start by asking my doctor for recommendations and move on to asking the senior center, and a local martial arts trainer. I have broken both wrists falling on ice in the last few years and don't want to break either of them again. I also want to feel free to go out for a walk in the winter whether or not it is cold and snowy.


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

January 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.

Donna, Lacey is such a little doll! My Bruno used to have a stuffed animal that was his favorite, but one day we came home and it's face was missing. That's when he discovered the joys of destuffing toys, and life has never been the same. He always goes for the face first for some reason.

When Molly was a puppy we got tired of her killing her stuffed toys to get the squeaker so we got her one that had no stuffing. Instead it had an empty water bottle inside, which made a krinkley noise, and a little velcro tab on the bottom so we could replace the bottle. Well, she apparently didn't read the instructions because the first thing she did was rip it's head off to get to the bottle. Another 10 bucks down the drain. So now, I make a lot of their toys out of scraps of old denim. Spot and Bruno love to play tug of war with those. My poor dogs have to play with rags.

I made it to the studio after all. Hubby was coming into town for his noon class so he dropped me off. I didn't think the roads we drove on were as bad as all that, and my sidewalk wasn't even icy. But a lot of the smaller roads looked like an ice rink. So, I'm in my toasty little office doing some paperwork before the work area warms up a little bit.

Gotta go. Have a great day!

Sylvia