WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

DJ - I picked out the sentences I thought would make a funny, "scary" story. I really enjoyed writing it and thought of it as a bit of "Nordic Noir". (Scandinavian crime/horror) But no, you can't choose what you learn as it's progressive. I can say a great many things now, though I forget some of them by the next day! I do know how to ask for the bathroom.
One great thing about Norwegian is that it doesn't conjugate the verb, so "I say" is the same ending in "he says". But they do have two "genders" . En words and Et words. Not too bad - German has three! :grumble:
I'm loving it, though I know I won't really get a chance to use it. I'll have to go to Oslo some time on a city break.

Heather UK

Damit Janit - Praise the Lord hahahahahahahahahahaha Thanks for the laugh.

Rosie

"I am one of them that was successful, then has reverted back to some of my old habits and gained but I am trying again. I just love these girls and don't know what I would do without them. Joyce, Indiana"

A wise lady on this thread said to me, "old habits produce old results". I too have reverted back to old habits and put on the 15 lbs I had lost last year. Starting back again this month to recording everything I eat and walking 2 miles 4 times per week. It sure has been hard giving up sweets and bread. Moday is weigh in day so I'll find out whats been going on with my body. Just wish I had a fairy godmother with a magic wand LOL But, such is life, just got to get on with living it with as much gusto as I can. Going to decide right here at this momement to love me just as I am.

Love and prayers to all you beautiful ladies. I wish you peace in your day.

Rosie

Kim - Your meal sounds wonderful! Can I come? What a great thing to do for your friends. I tend to panic a bit at larger numbers, so I take my hat off to you. :flowerforyou:

Gloria - I should think it's because of the different alphabet. Good luck with the Spanish - I shall be attacking that as soon as my cruise is over. I used to be pretty good, but I am sooooooo rusty. I am now reading every day the news in Spanish on bbcmundo.
That has reactivated my brain a bit.

One piece of excellent news is that I weighed myself this morning and I have lost my pesky pound! :drinker: That means I am exactly back at target weight. 140 lbs. Running around after those grands must have burnt loads.

I am happy, happy, happy. :bigsmile:

Heather UK

One quick note, Katla - the study you're referring to did show an association for the PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), Prevacid, Nexium and Prilosec, for Alzheimer's risk with those over 75. And the association was really high, at 44%--but they couldn't control for diet or body weight, both of which are also risks for Alzheimer's. The people who have issues with their diet and their weight are also the ones doctors are most likely to give those exact same drugs. Not discounting it out of hand, and if it makes you feel better, that's great--but the science in the study wasn't very good, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Unless you have high blood pressure.

Taking the DS and DDiL to her mom's this morning, sad to say goodbye, happy to say goodbye. Hate staying in town too long, but there's a lot to do for the Chamber banquet on Thurs. Happy to stand on the scale this morning and see five pounds gone since Feb. 1. Staying in town will probably make that better, even, as it's much easier to control my environment when I'm on my own, and I can go to the gym whenever I choose.

Off to the races...
Lisa in West Texas

Vince is going to take me to the Y today so I can use the spinning bike. Then after he picks me up we'll go to Aldi (he needs something for dinner tonight) and then to WalMart. I got some snap peas to take to Daytona, but when I microwaved them I tried one and, boy, were they horrible. I noticed then that one of them is moldy. They aren't out of date or anything so I'll return them.

This no driving is driving me to drink. Denise called this morning and Vince has his phone set so that it doesn't ring before 8:30, so she called my phone figuring I'd be up. Well, she couldn't believe I was still in bed. but then I told her that I had to work with Vince's schedule (which is a pain in the ***)

We got down here Fri night. Not sure how to post to my homepage from my phone and I don't know why my tablet isn't syncing with my phone/laptop/desktop. I've written to MFP technical support to see why. Maybe there's something that I need to turn on, but I don't know what it is.

Sylvia - I would think children services would want to keep them in the family, don't they look out for the welfare of the child?

DJ - did you see me waving to you as we drove thru SC? Yes, we saw all the postings for the presidential candidates. Interesting.

Great finish to the race yesterday. Boy, is my face red. Our seats are in the sun until about 3:30. Then we went to iHop for dinner. I just had an egg white omlet. Surprisingly, they use so much butter. Next time I'm going to ask that they use very little butter. Saturday I had their veggie omlet. Last night I had peas I'd brought with me along with some of the spinach/feta that I brought. Just water to drink

Terri in Milwaukee - I knew you'd rock your review! So glad you found your fitness tracker. One year they had really good grapefruiits down here. I'm hoping with this cold snap we had that the grapefruits will be nice and red. So many places say "red grapefruit" but it's really pink.

Becca - I'm sure you made that guy's day! How wonderful of you

Sharon - the best tip I can give you is to keep coming in here, log even bite and morsel along with your exercises. You CAN do this.

pip - love the bike. I have an old bike, maybe from the 50's, I remember getting it and my mother was still alive (she's been dead over 50 years). I'd like to donate it to a local theater group, but I've contacted them many times, they keep saying they want it. I've even offered to meet them somewhere to exchange it, they've never gotten back to me.

Allie - one time my father made a comment about how there was dirt on our mantle. At the time I had 3 small children and dirt was the last thing on my mind. I just told him "you can take a rag and clean it". Never heard a word from him again.

kimses - feel better fast

Lenora - what a neat story about teaching that boy to swim. When I was very young (I still remember this) we were at the shore and the tide pulled me out. I still remember being under water, not being able to touch ground. To this day I'm very leery of being in the deep end, I usually want to have some floation belt on. I agree that the prices of food at the movies are outrageous, plus they offer only really poor things. That's one of the reasons why I have a "going to the movies" pocketbook. It's pretty big, looks really crappy but it hold snacks and a few water bottles for me. Plus, it looks like a pocketbook. Coming down here we stopped at this one gas station, we saw this poor cat. My heart broke, he was soooo skinny, you could tell he was looking for food. I threw some french fries we had out of the car hoping he'd take them. I know he should have had meat but I only had the ff.

Welcome everyone new

Betty - I'm sure there wouldn't be a problem with you observing an exercise class. I know I always welcomed someone observing

Fran - I'm maintaining, but MFP keeps me on track. I do try to post my exercise for the day. I like to change things up, maybe it'll give someone an idea. Come in for great ideas of things to do.

katla - wonderful quote from Julia Child

Lilly - good luck on your curling

Pole Penny - congrats on finishing your thesis. It's always so very interesting to read about your life up there.

Allie - there were a lot of people at that race. They've redone Daytona. Most of the changes are OK, but now they refer to the infield as the "ballfield". that's weird. And do you know that they don't offer any napkins, just these wet wipes? I swear that is the only place where the line to use the men's room is longer (by much) than the line to use the women's room.

Margaret - so glad you had such a good time seeing the DL. Wish I could see him

Beth - now that's the way to see a hockey game! One time when Jessica was training the service dog we got to sit in a box seat with the dog. That's the way to go!

Wish I'd brought my bike down here. At least I could ride it around the parking lot

Michele from NC now in FL

brought up the subject about the trip to nashville, and suspected he had a bird, told me im spoiled and out of my mind.... I told him I have never EVER said a word about you going to Florida twice a year, and anything about buying a brand new car that I co-signed for..
said to him have you ever heard the term happy wife happy life? no wonder your miserable....
think i will pack a bag and not come home tonight.

Sunnygirl_2015 wrote: »

"I am one of them that was successful, then has reverted back to some of my old habits and gained but I am trying again. I just love these girls and don't know what I would do without them. Joyce, Indiana"

A wise lady on this thread said to me, "old habits produce old results". I too have reverted back to old habits and put on the 15 lbs I had lost last year. Starting back again this month to recording everything I eat and walking 2 miles 4 times per week. It sure has been hard giving up sweets and bread. Moday is weigh in day so I'll find out whats been going on with my body. Just wish I had a fairy godmother with a magic wand LOL But, such is life, just got to get on with living it with as much gusto as I can. Going to decide right here at this momement to love me just as I am.

Love and prayers to all you beautiful ladies. I wish you peace in your day.

Rosie

So as to not have you feel that you are alone in this I am experiencing the exact same thing. Ugh. Finally my husband sees what I have been talking about in terms of how hard this is for me. Shared all my food diary stuff with him and he sees that I am eating well within my calories. I have stress in my life - husband with no job and daughter stresses - and I do not sleep well at all. Are they the causes?! Now admittedly I am not walking nearly as much as I did in the warmer weather but that can't be all of it?! Starting again. Trying to eat more protein and more cleanly. Hang in there you have company and this group of gals is super supportive!

Cheri in sunny NE oHIo

Joyce: It sounds like a difficult night at Bob Evans. I'm sorry it was stressful and unpleasant. :flowerforyou:

Gloria: I bought new women's padded bicycle shorts to wear under my jeans for horseback riding lessons. My old ones seem to have lost their ability to get the job done. :grumble: Yesterday I tripped over my neighbor's doorsill because of going from bright light outside into the dark cave she calls home. I'll have to remember to look down when I go to her house! Maybe I should get a Michelin Man outfit. :ohwell:

Lisa: I took Nexium and its generic counterparts for decades. I'm worried about it because I do have some memory issues, and people's names are the worst thing for me. I have blood pressure, and it is on the low side, but not low enough that I get dizzy when I stand up. I've experienced that in the past. :noway:


We have banking errands to do this morning so I will miss yoga. We have three slips in the marina in front of our home. One is for our sailboat and the other two are for smaller boats. DH uses one of the smaller slips for his fishing boat and one is reserved for our son's boat if he ever puts it back in the water. (He's been working on it for years and it is nearly done.) Both slips are currently empty because the fishing boat is in dry storage for winter along with our son's boat. We sold one of the smaller slips over the weekend and bought another that is right up at the head-walk and much easier for DH to use for his fishing boat. His health issues sap energy, and this slip is the easiest for him to access because he doesn't have to walk a long way to reach it. He has wanted it for years and the owner finally agreed to sell. Yay! I just hope his health allows him to fully enjoy the water this year.

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

February Resolutions :
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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Goals
1. Find a place I can learn to fall without getting hurt once my doctor says it is ok to try.

I'm up a lb. ~ Could it be all the frenetic eating I have been doing? LOL

Janetr ~ I know you must be sooooo proud of your daughter.

Kim ~ Your dinner sounds wonderful.

Carol

Reflections from Dalai Lama experience. As I said He was difficult to hear because of all the ambient noise at the gathering, but I think that was might to be part of it. It is not so much what he said rather how I take the vignettes and start to apply them to my life. Part of the experience was just being in that large group of people and seeing all the wonderful children and the joy on their faces as they walked and crawled. I did notice a young man buried in his I-phone playing a game. I was tempted at the time to say you are not showing respect to the leader of your culture. Then I hear the voice of the Dalai Lama saying he is not ready to listen. When he is ready the teacher will appear. In the Buddhist tradition the sufferings of life are your teachers rather than rail against them and say why me use them as a point for spiritual growth.

For me one of the lessons learned was rather than get all upset that it was difficult to hear him was to still hear him through the noises of life like the crying and moving children, the sound of the beeping security system, and the sound system that had trouble carrying over the noise. In the past I would have let this ruin the whole experience for me. Not this time. This time I heard his message as he sat on his golden throne dressed in the colors of the sun. Compassion, compassion, compassion for yourself, for those you love, and for the world. The world is a noisy place the light of compassion (grace) is there when approached with an open heart.

Namaste,
Margaret

Hello everyone :-D

Welcome new ladies!

Margaret ... Wonderful insights into the Dalai Lama's message.

Janetr .... Glad to hear your family was well supported during your time of grief.

Alison ... First, you are not spoiled ... Second, you are not out of your mind for wanting to take a well-deserved trip (although I wonder about your mind as you continue to put up Tom). I think I would pack that bag ... He was more considerate when you were not home. So sorry you continue to deal with things like this.

It's 1:30 and I'm still on track for the day. Yay!

Beth

Well here we start a new week. Weigh in was ok, down less then a pound, I need to kick in gear and get the weight to go down. My meeting with the big boss has been moved to Wednesday afternoon. I just want to get it over with.

Enjoyed the movie last night and time spent with another couple. I did think it is sadd when before the movie started they told everyone to make sure they know where all the doors are and to report anyone we think is suspicious. I think it is sad they have to give a message for people to turn off cell phones while the movie is on.

Kim--Hope you have lots of fun at your dinner party tonight, food sounds very good. Love the picture and what an neat idea about the picture bag.

I did go see my friend after work yesterday and she was in better mood. I brought some of her things home and washed them and will take back after work today. I pray she gets stronger so she is able to go home when it's time.

Lenora--I did enjoy the movie and it was not like I expected, but does make you see things from another stand point. They showed one that is coming out next month called Mircle from Heaven and I would like to see that one.I am glad I went. All I had was a diet pop and proud of myself for passing on the popcorn.

Janetr--Sending hugs!! I hope your flight home is on time and you can relax. You have every right to be proud of your DD, sounds like she has been working hard.

Well ladies take care of take this one step at a time.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE