WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

Hi gals,
Kelly – the fireflys are so cute – we do not have them in CA and I have never seen one, that’s on my bucket list to see a firefly and maybe catch them in a jar. I’d catch and release!

The Brussels attack is awful I had to turn off the radio as it is depressing… so little one can do except reach out and be inclusive.

Margaret – beautiful!!!

Vicki – so glad to hear!

Carol – excellent news on the guy and on your son doing a bit of cleaning on his own!

Marcelyn – ok you had me thinking and trying to figure out what she did – then the light went on!!!LOLOLOL

Lenora – Happy Birthday

Kim from N. California

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Did about 20 minutes of yoga, held my plank for 2 min 49 sec, then the extremepump class. Today, Tuesday, did an hour on the bosu. The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD called "non-Stop Strength". It looked like it was cardio, so we shall see.

I volunteer at the Green Room today, then Vince and I will go to Lowe's Hardware then we'll go to WalMart.

This no driving means tht I REALLY have to be ready to do everything. Vince hates to go to the store. The other day he commented that the beef wasn't all that good. I had to tell him that I really wanted to get a better piece of meat but the store didn't have any so I had to settle. He didn't say anything. See, I would have gone to another store, but he doesn't like to.

Mondays are usually pretty hectic for me. Went to the extremepump class, stopped at the Salvation Army. Got a pair of Calvin Klein shorts for $5. Then senior bowling, came home to have dinner, then pick up Loki's med (normally, I'd do it in the morning just in case for some reason they don't have it I can still pick it up in the evening, but not Vince), then ceramics, then mahjongg. The log, turtle and worm are finished. Now Vince needs to glue it all together. So I won't post a pic until it's all done.

janetr - (((hugs))) for you and your hubby

Sylvia - you are so good to your son. I'm sure he appreciates everything you do

Anna - insist that they do it. You know, a while back I fractured (I think that's what happened) my ankle. At the time it was because I tripped over my son's hockey stick. Then, a while later I was getting up and walking to the closet and my ankle just gave out. You should have heard me demanding a bone density scan! The MD kept saying "we don't recommend them for women who haven't gone thru menopause". But I kept insisting, I knew something was wrong. I had no desire to be in a mall and have my ankle give out. Finally, she recommended a BDS, I truly think she did it more to shut me up than anything else. Was she ever surprised that it came back that I had osteoporosis! So don't be afraid to insist. This is your body. No one knows it better than you.

Lenora - positive thought being sent to your DnL. BTDT.

Change of plans - they had benefactor day at the Green Room so I wasn't needed. Poor Vince had to come back to get me! So we Skyped with Denise instead. I made a chocolate cake to put in the freezer for Easter. Now Vince is having his lunch and then we'll go to Lowe's Hardware for seed, fertilizer and Weed & Feed, then to WalMart for me to return some things and buy just a few things since we were just there. Update: WM changed their policy, now they will only exchange clothing if you don't have a receipt. there's no way I was going to buy $13 worth of clothing, so I'll look for the receipt.

Beth - good luck to your son

Terri - I usually find that when I have air popped popcorn, that makes me want to drink. Also, something very spicy (like cayenne pepper or peppered beef jerky)

pip - sending good thoughts for Kirby

Cheri - love the cats

Betty - I'd go with your hubby to the MD. It's always good to have an extra set of ears

Welcome everyone new

Suzy - I missed one day and I'm having to skim the posts!!!!

DJ - it never ceases to amaze me when I go to WalMart the number of people who don't use coupons or price match. I got 5 dozen eggs, each for 99 cents by price matching. I know Vince wouldn't want to go to another store.

Edw - keep coming back and you'll feel like "one of the family". As someone once said, coming in here is like sitting at the kitchen table and talking. What happens in our lives affects our eating so much. Of course, there's always room for more!!!! Great weight loss!

pip - I found those pics very interesting. Thanks for posting them. Give my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kirby

Meg - I'm going to check WalGreen for the zonisamide and also WalMart. That would probably be cheaper than having it compounded

CJ - I remember reading a book called "101 Ways to Save the Earth". What amazed me was that most of the things were things that my grandmother did. She raised 5 children during the depression, so nothing, and I do mean nothing, got wasted.

Gloria - Vince will be 62 next year and he is not looking forward to Medicare at all.

KJ - lovely fireflies

Chris - what a buy!!!!

Vicki - I knew things would work out with your ultrasound

pip - that's amazing that Kirby got his work for free! I'd be happier than you can imagine, and I'm sure he is, too.

Carol in NC - how wonderful you and that guy? Is there maybe a chance that you can also spend some time with his daughter?

Lenora - happy birthday!

Betty - if I neglected to wish you a happy birthday, let me do it right now.

Well, the one cake didn't work out. It stuck to the pan, not sure why. So I made another one and this time lined the pan with that non-stick aluminum foil. Then for good measure I sprayed it with nonstick spray. Guess what? So, since it's real fudgy, I pieced it together and then just put a whole can of icing on it.

Have a Newcomer board meeting tomorrow. It's a combination of the old Board and the new Board. It's held at this restaurant. I'll probably get the veggie wrap.

Michele in NC

Thank all of you sending "Happy Birthday" wishes my way. It was a 'great' day. I've heard from just about all my family. Was on long distance and my DSGD was trying to call. I guess that she gave up; or had to go to bed; her mother is pretty strict about bedtime on school nights; but, maybe she'll call tomorrow. They called Trey to find out 'if we had gone out to eat for my birthday' and then told her to try a little later. Got a pot of beautiful tulips. They are always so pretty, just don't bloom that long. So if I plant them out in the yard, will they come back? I sure hope so.

Michelle in NC - I'm a little dense today; but, what does BTDT mean?

Lenora

How do I log kettle bell exercise on MFP? I have searched and do not know what to ask. I started with 10 minutes video today and I feel more exhausted than 10 miles. Boy am I out of shape.

Just got back from a community event. A veteran who I said that I would walk with told me that I looked as if I have been working out. Yippee.

CSSJ09 wrote: »

How do I log kettle bell exercise on MFP? I have searched and do not know what to ask. I started with 10 minutes video today and I feel more exhausted than 10 miles. Boy am I out of shape.

Just got back from a community event. A veteran who I said that I would walk with told me that I looked as if I have been working out. Yippee.

You have to create it. Go to exercises and create it. Under cardio. Enter name of exercise, time 30 minutes, 600 calories. You can change the time when you actually do the exercise. It will adjust the calories accordingly. You burn 20 calories/minute.

Message me if you need further help.



Mary from Minnesota

Hello All, reading this thread is like walking into a room filled with good friends. I wanted to introduce myself. I am married, a blended family of 2 girls and 2 boys, 4 lovely little granddaughters. I am a high school science teacher and really love my job. I have come to MFP looking to lose weight at the advice of my cardiologist. And he is right, it is time.
I am doing an hour of vinyasa yoga twice per week, walking 10,000 steps (most) days and alternating between an elliptical trainer and weight training for a half hour in the mornings during the week. Started at 188, now at 184 after about 6 weeks. Working hard! Hoping I can keep it up. I do have fibromyalgia, which complicates my exercise routine somewhat, I get tired easily. I am fortunate to to have a wonderful supportive husband, and that is where much of my encouragement comes from.

I would like new friends and support, and you all seem like positive people!

Lora in Indiana

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Margaret- beautiful flowers! Someday when I come down would you like to meet up at Como?

Pip- wow! What an awesome benefit!

Chris - great score at the store!

CarolNC - you are having great things going on in your life! Have fun dating!

Shep on our walk taking a break. 4 1/2 months old.





Mary from Minnesota

MARY!! Don't look now, but some big dog has swallowed your sweet little puppy with the floppy ears!

Lol!

Mary from Minnesota

fanncy he is soon cute!!!