WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

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

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Mary, it is expensive to keep a dog in a hotel. The sad part about it is that most of them do nothing different when cleaning the room, like many say that they do. Hope you have a good day at the hotel.

Jean, welcome. You will find this a great place for support and information. I know it’s frustration to reach a plateau and stop the scale from moving but if you are motivated you’ll get there. Come often and join right in. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

CarolNC, thanks for the drive-by. Please remember we are here for you and rooting for you to make it through the winter. I’m just so thankful it hasn’t been a terribly cold winter and I know it’s almost over. ((((Hugs)))) (later) I know what you mean about the wind. It makes our 50’s feel soooo cold. Do what you can to get over the hump, my friend. I would send you a gallon of “Happy” if I could. More ((((Hugs))))

Kristan, I like the short sticker, too. Cute one.

Katla, OMG I can’t imagine having a coyote take my dog when walking him. I would freak out for sure!

Yvonne, good to hear from you. You know the things you need to do, so here is a “nudge” to help you move in the right direction. If you need, I can get out my boots and give ya a kick in the right direction? Glad you got your ski machine back. Exercise always makes us feel better even though we don’t always want to do it. (((Hugs)))

Barbie, you are wise to rest your legs for tomorrow. We never worry about you not getting enough exercise because I don’t picture you ever just sitting and relaxing.

Karen, cool new motivation. Wish I had a emoticon for you. (later) Well I see Barbie does!

Joyce, I hope Charlie will improve soon. It has to get so frustrating for you to keep offering helpful ideas and he won’t even consider any of them. Isn’t it strange the things we dream about? I hope it was a cruise I was on!

Margaret, I’m glad you are remembering to take care of yourself. That is very important. (((Hugs)))

Rori, I’m definitely interested in a cruise with as many of us as could go.

Pip, what a cute key chain!!! Good idea to paint the top black.

MicheleNC, I know you told us but how long will you be in FL? You talked about finding all the white pants…no matter what I need, I find everything else. Now that I wear a medium in slacks, all they seem to have is S and L. When I was a 2X all they had was 1X and 2X. I don’t think it matters. My DH has a family curse and I’ve been married to him long enough that it’s rubbed off.

Kat, great going. There is no way I could do that! It’s fine (IMHO) to talk to yourself, just try to think of positive things to say. Like: “I feel my fat jiggling so I know in a short time it will get toned up” or “Those people are so jealous because I can run and they are too lazy or out of shape”. You know, something to make you the winner that you are. Keep up the great work but just don’t overdo. For most of us it’s baby steps.

Joyce, you are smarter than the average bear to have Charlie go down stairs to watch TV. That’s one way to get him to walk a little. He is so lucky to have you!!!

Gloria, that is such a shame about your Mom. I sure hope she can improve. (((Hugs))) Great work on pushing that wall around.

Allie, I love Garth Brooks and have been to his concerts twice. How cool that you are going now that he has come out of retirement. Have a ball and think of us when he sings “Friends in Low Places”.

Lillian, good check up. How dare you bypass all the joys of menopause! Don’t you want to “Feel like a Woman”. (music playing) I’m jealous. I started in early 40’s and it went on for years, and years, and years. Actually I’m happy for you. I suffered enough for both of us. (((Hugs)))

Betty, have a blast at the concert and enjoy burning those calories.

Sflurbo, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. We ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. The one good thing about looking ahead is planning what you will eat and when. Most of us have found that planning and logging everything that goes in our mouth seem to be the secret to success. That and of course “moving”. Good luck.

Sylvia, glad the meeting went well and that you got to see your DGD. About the “special artist”, I think your ideas are good ones. First of all, if the guidelines say that all art has to be framed, etc., is that something he will do? But waiting and letting all the others vote is a good idea. How about the one’s that push him the hardest can have his booth by theirs? *Just thinking out loud* I agree it would be nice to help him but this is a business venture and you have to look at it that way. Good luck and keep us posted.

Heather, you got all kinds of family news. I hope your nephew is okay. I had whiplash from a car wreck and it took 10 or 15 years to get totally over it.

Irish Terri, so good to hear from you. You have been missed. Sorry about those passing while you were gone. I hope you enjoyed both trips.

Donna, I know what you mean about time to post. I’m retired and can’t hardly keep up so for those of you that work it has to be a real job.

Kay, I love it….”Making out with the mirror.” That probably looked better than those of us making out with walls and counters.

Heather, good for you with the new dress. When it arrives you’ll have to take a picture of you wearing it.

Becca, if you are going to be kind enough to sweep up, I’ll gladly furnish a proper broom.

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.

Ladies, I’m sorry this is so long. I’m a slow reader and have many interruptions during the day. I started reading at 9:00 this morning and it’s now 5:15 pm and just finishing. I have done 7 sets of 10 push-ups and will get in another when I finish this. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to those that need it and kudos to those with victories. Huggs for everyone along with my love and gratitude for sharing your lives with us.
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

I'm home and I just finished up my 8X 10 push-ups for the day! I'm feeling stronger!



Marry from Minnesota

I am so enjoying the posts here. You all sound like great women with the same goals/challenges. I am glad that I found this "community." Many thanks!

Cathy from Canada

Katla49 wrote: »

Cheri: Your sleep issues are puzzling. Do you have personal habits that would tend to jazz you up at night. I'm a coffeeholic, but do not have any after noon or I'd have sleep trouble. Even decaf is not completely caffeine free. Tea can have as much or more caffeine, depending on the variety, and chocolate is also high in caffeine. Good luck figuring it out. :flowerforyou:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon


I'm at the point where getting in bed is a negative experience and well I really like going to bed....I have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning and try to stay away from caffeine from lunch on. I'm way into menopause (10+ years) so not too bothered at this point with hot flashes/night sweats as I used to be. Going to try Miriam's suggestion of Benadryl and see if that helps.

Productive day- got all of my daughter's boxes back in storage ready for her when she wants them. I also took out of storage my journaling/scrapbooking materials and made a space for them on a table downstairs. 4 clear totes of wonderful stuff! This interminable waiting to see when/if/where we are moving was keeping me from something I love doing. It was such a joy to see/feel/create with all my stuff! AND THEN THE HUSBAND SAYS: You know you will have to move that stuff next week when I have my Skype interviews?! OY VEY!!! We will just have to see about that...

Anyhoo....a good day! The weekend is here and my husband typically doesn't do well on the weekends. This is a long standing issue. The let down from the work week....we just have not figured out what it is...however he no longer stays in bed for 2 days like when the kids were little. So we always plan something for each day of the weekend even if its just shopping/chores. But there has to be a plan. It helps. Since I don't work anymore all the days sort of are the same for me. So no big deal.

Enjoy your Friday night ladies.

Cheri

Today I took my dog, Diego, to the dog park to meet a friend and her dog. The two did fine together, getting to know each other while we picnicked. Diego is a rescue Chihuahua and once we walked to the area with a lot of other dogs he became frightened and just wanted me to carry him (I didn't.) I think it was just too overwhelming for him, so from now on, we'll have our doggy play dates at one house or the other.

DJ~ Thanks for the proper broom!!!! oooh we shall be able to EAT off the sides of this thread! No junk food now. Or Oreos. Or ding-dongs....
Becca

I haven't banned Charlie to the family room downstairs to get him more walking. Well that pay have been part of it. But that is his man cave. It's the place for when he plays his Wii and gets mad at it he bangs the control on the table, the table suffers. He doesn't like a lot of my shows and complains about it. I do a lot of reality shows and he absolutely hates them except watching shows like House Hunters on HGTV. But Survivor and Amazing Race not so much. And I just don't want to have to keep on using the pause button for him to loudly make a derogatory comment about a favorite show. If he doesn't like it then go somewhere else! Plus I wanted to prove to him that he isn't the invalid he things he is. So he is now happily going up and down the stairs getting to the bathroom in time and not limping as much in doing it. I just wish his appetite was better. I am fixing some of his favorite foods. And the fridge is getting full of leftovers. This weekend may be eating leftovers although I did want to fix meatloaf and baked potatoes. Maybe that is for next week.

Joyce, Indiana

Stats for the day:
Ride hm 2 gym- 13.09min, 13.7amph, 142mhr, 2.9mi = 94c
ski machine- 35min, 129ahr, 148mhr, 5incl, 20-40resist, 40mhr, 1.60mi = 308c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.15min, 13.1amph, 140mhr 1.4mi = 70c
ride wk 2 hm- 19.52min, 8.3amph, 149mhr 2.7mi = 212c
694 total cal