WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Mary form MN: Every time you post a picture of Shep he is more gorgeous than the time before. Wow! :heart:

    Lenora: Happy Birthday! :bigsmile:

    Barbie: I'm so glad you were able to trade your car for one that meets safety requirements. WTG! :flowerforyou:

    Lora in IN: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :smiley:

    Sylvia: Good news on finding a cleaning team for your son. The rates seem fair to me if they do a good job. WTG! Exciting news about the artist's co-op's progress. :heart:



    We saw our son and DDIL off at a truck stop in Washington where they weighed their empty moving trucks and we weighed his boat. We brought the boat back here for now. If there is poundage still available after their trucks are loaded, he might get help from his employer for moving the boat to the East Coast. Keep your fingers crossed for him and for us. He'd love to have the boat available to use. He poured thousands of hours into restoring it over the past few years. It looks great.

    Yoga tomorrow. Yay!

    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

    March 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.

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,425 Member
    Hi everyone. Joined Medi-Weightloss Clinic today. Hoping it will work. My daughter is regional manager for the clinics in eastern WI and put me on the plan. She will be my wellness coach. Sorry I haven't been on much. So darn busy at work and stressed out to max! I will try to be better!

    Hope you are all doing well!

    Tracie in Green Bay
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Thanks for the compliments about Shep! I agree with Sylvia he definitely has changed!

    Tracie -good luck with the weight loss clinic. It's nice that your DD is your wellness coach!

    Katla - fingers are crossed! Enjoy your yoga class tomorrow!

    Have I missed posts from Terri from Milwaukee or has she been absent???

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • CSSJ09
    CSSJ09 Posts: 296 Member
    Thank you Mary. I will try this. And Shep is becoming quite the handsome fellow. I love how he looks at you.
    CJ

  • CSSJ09
    CSSJ09 Posts: 296 Member
    Lenora- A happy birthday and many more happy and healthy birthdays.
    DJ Your cheering flowers are terrific. You always have such nice graphics in your messages.
    Lora Welcome to the room You are absolutely right- entering this group is like coming back to friends. And like a good group of friends, the more, the merrier.
    Sylvia This solution sounds like it will relieve stress and create a healthier atmosphere for all concerned - son, grands, and you. Congratulations on the new studio. Be sure to let us know when the opening is so we can cheer as the ribbon is cut.

    Can we all virtually join hands and send peace, hope and comfort to all those innocent people around the world who lost their lives, their families and friends in Brussels and Istanbul this week. :'(

    Despite our different backgrounds, we come together from many countries to support each other. I only wish that the rest of the world could see what we do on a daily basis. "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me". With hope for better days ahead for all.

    CJ
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    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

    Lora, welcome. Glad you found us, this is a great group of supportive, caring women that are willing to share their experience and knowledge on this journey of a healthy lifestyle. My best friend has fibromyalgia and I know it can play havoc. You made the decision to make a change and are making great strides, way to go. Come back often and let us know how we can help.

    Janetr OKC
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Lora, I am a fellow Hoosier, in what area are you from??? Welcome!!!!!

    Sylvia, great job on the kiln, and getting your son to allow a cleaner. Now just don't let him date the daughter.

    Mary, Shep is just about as cute as Pip's! Well, I guess I should say they are equal.

    Barbie, way to go sticking to your guns like that. We have an old mini van that still works perfectly fine as far as getting us there and back and hauling all the family and belongings. But the check engine light comes on if we go over a big bump or hit a pot hole. We have had it checked out by Ford and our favorite mechanic and they can't find anything wrong. It has long since worn out it's warranty since it's a 2002 so we just have to be like our parents did with their cars before we had all these computerized parts. My husband gets uptight when I leave my phone at home and I remind him that up until about 7 years ago we didn't carry a phone at all and somehow we did OK.

    Made a big pot of chili tonight. I have a particular recipe that I think is real good. I have used it for years and no one has complained about it. In fact when we had a chili cook off at church one year, it won the award for best chili. So now Charlie wants me to change it. I am putting more tomato in it but he still thinks it needs more. Well the cook is satisfied with what she has been cooking for years and doesn't want to change it anymore. He can just do his solution to anything that doesn't have enough tomato, add ketchup!

    Joyce, Indiana

  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited March 2016
    Mary - I too have missed Terri and her hugs. I mentioned it a couple of days ago, but no one responded so I'm assuming no one has heard from her. I hope everything is okay with her. Last post I remember from her she mentioned a change at work and would no longer be able to post from the office and didn't know how much time her schedule would allow her to keep up here. I really miss her. Later, I just sent Terri a message telling her she is missed. I'll let you know if I hear anything from her.

    Thanks all for the good thots for Jack. He is doing terrific. This evening sat watching TV and eating peanut butter snack crackers. I was impressed. :) They look so nice too.

    Janetr OKC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Following is a PM I received from my 16 year old granddaughter, she's a Junior in HS. "I won first in Oklahoma in fundamental accounting and second in fundamental word processing. I get to go to Boston all expenses paid. I'll take more tests there for nationals." She said that 23 states will be participating. I'm so proud of her.

    Janetr OKC
    Buttons Bursting Grammy here
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Lenora- Happy Birthday! Have a fun day celebrating!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,078 Member
    Happy Belated Birthday Lenora!!
    Well I got about 5 hrs sleep...it is very hard to not sleep in your own bed..I have my surge charging and will go down to the house and have a cup of tea before I go to the gym.
    Some up at 1:35 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep :s
  • Sunnygirl_2015
    Sunnygirl_2015 Posts: 184 Member
    B) Hello Ladies,

    Just popping in to say hello. I've been reading on and off to keep up some. Congratulations Heather on the new beautiful grand baby. Mary, german Shepard is so beautiful. I see there are no puppies in your home any more! Lisa glad things worked out with the new job. Damnit, Joyce, Slyvia, pip, Janet, Beth, Barbie.... Allison....Miriam etc etc love you all and welcome to all the newbies and a shout out to anyone I didn't name directly. I am so happy to have you all to chat with.

    My DS's German student arrived yesterday, and don't you know that our cat decided to climb a tree and get himself stuck up there. Well by the time we realized this it was time to go to the airport. When we got home DH took out a latter in the dark because by this time it was 11pm, but no luck, the cat was too high up the tree! So stinky pants (that's what I affectionately call our kitty) spent the night in the tree! Kitty started meowing at 5am. Loudly. We borrowed a taller later from our neighbor to get the darn cat down. Now it is really funny not so much at the time. Ha ha

    Our new friend from Germany is a very polite young man and his English is very good so no communication difficulties. He will stay with us for 4 weeks.

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    DD is receiving college acceptance and rejection emails now so that should be sorted out soon. It's an exciting time.

    I have been struggling to eat healthy and get my steps in. This year has just been unbelievably just non-stop full force ahead. I am determined to find a way to build in time for myself and never give ever up. A little each day is always better then doing nothing regarding food and exercise.

    Sending you all hugs and prayers.

    <3 Rosie in So Cal
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Just to clarify, the granddaughter I mentioned earlier going to a competition in Boston is a different one than the one in the pic the other day that wants to be a make-up artist. The one earlier this evening is almost 17, the one the other day just turned 15 in January. Belong to different daughters :)

    Janetr OKC
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited March 2016
    Rosie- beautiful kitty! I love your story! You have a great outlook on health and exercise.

    Janetr - you must be so proud of your DGD's!

    Allison - great job of getting to the gym and getting your steps in!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,078 Member
    off to the gym~ wish me luck
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,685 Member
    edited March 2016
    Off to London this morning.

    My DH had to wake me up in the night because I was screaming in a terrible nightmare. It's related to his family troubles. Ripples, ripples, ripples. :'( He is learning how to cope, but it's a long business.

    See you next in London! :D<3

    Heather UK
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! We have a winter storm advisory beginning today at noon, with freezing rain turning to 5-8 inches of snow, and continuing through 8pm tomorrow. This should be interesting. Typical March in Michigan. The local school district has parent teacher conferences scheduled for this week, so I already have extra kids in my care, regardless of the weather.

    Marcelyn- Did you paint your face in blue warpaint? When you yelled " FFFRREEEEEEEEEEDOMMMM!", all I could picture was you in Braveheart facepaint! :D But, from the sounds of it, the week with grandma was a hit with the kids. The two year old wants to move in with you!

    Heather
    - Love and hugs going to you! Family stresses take their toll. If you don't feel it when you are awake, they come at you when you sleep. So sorry! Hope this all calms and you and your dh can feel some peace soon.

    Pip- Kirby looked so confident in the pics, smiling before his surgery. Glad it all went well and glad you have no bill! tAlk about a bonus! Whoot!

    Allie- You are putting out some impressive work outs! It sounds as if your feet aren't troubling you too much any more?

    Janet
    -Can definitely see the love and pride you have in both of your grand daughters! As well you should!
    Mary <3 What can I say about Shep?! I just love his expressive face!
    Margaret- beautiful flowers! I will keep them in mind as we get pounded with rain and snow! Blech!
    Rosie- Cats! LOL! They sure know how to get your attention! Congrats with the exchange student! I hope he has a great visit with you!
    Lenora- Happy birthday, friend! Hope your day was spent with people you love and who love you!
    Barbie- Oh, the exasperation of those random lights that turn on in our cars! It drives my dh CRAZY! Most of the time our "tire pressure" light is on. The dealer says that the littlest thing will cause it to turn on. The air bag light would give me pause, though.

    Going to sign off for now; my cursor is wonky. It is traveling all over the page of it's own accord! Time to log off and de-bug my computer. Love and hugs to all of you that I missed <3 Welcome new ladies!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,078 Member
    KJL- not as impressive as you might think... and my feet still hurt will ice them before work.
    i was only going 2.6 mph on treadmill as I dont want to go crazy , and did 1/2 pretty vigerously on the recumbent bike, and do the weighted machines. then take a shower... was awake at 1:30 this morning..
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Morning, all...

    Pip - glad there was no cost, that's a huge relief after too many surgeries for both of you and massive expense over this last year!

    Heather, so sorry DH's family troubles are causing you nightmares, literally! Hope all is as resolved as much as it can be as soon as possible.

    The dentist got me in, tooth filled and out in an hour and a half, and did a great job. Didn't over-numb my jaw, just the close area, and did such a good job putting the filling in that he didn't even have to grind or polish the filling once it was in. Unfortunately, wasn't a lost filling, but a cavity that caved in. Thank goodness it didn't go deep enough to expose the nerve, or I'd have been making an appointment for a root canal!

    Probably the cavity is because there is no fluoride in the ranch water, and I'm horrible about remembering the fluoride rinse, though I do brush my teeth three times a day. So... I went ahead and made an appointment for next week to get full x-rays and cleaned. It's been two years, I'm awful about it, I know. I have TMJ issues, and always walk out with my head hurting from the neck up just from keeping my mouth open for long periods of time. But, a few moments of pain now means hopefully avoiding dentures later.

    Had some good days as far as eating, though yesterday wasn't one of them. Getting back on track, though, to being lighter at the end of March than I was at the beginning, and that's all I'm aiming for.

    Forgot my power cord for my laptop in town, so I better go get a couple things done before I run out of juice!

    Happy Wednesday, people,
    Lisa in West Texas.

    A few pictures from DH Corey's and my hike this weekend:

    Daisy loves the hikes, hops all over the hill like a mountain goat!
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    Corey (DH), pointing up the hill to the cave he wants to explore.

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    Critter cave, with fresh scat nearby, and a definite smell of some critter or other. Possibly javelina, or wild boar. Not a carnivore, no bones, hair etc.

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    Corey looking back down before we head back down to the truck.

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    Just love this country

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,186 Member
    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
    welcome.gif You have come to the right place....it sounds like you have all the ingredients for a successful life change except for the never ending support of this great thread. My husband is a great support but he doesn't want to listen to me go on about food and exercise nearly as much as I want to talk about it, so the women here help me by always wanting to hear what's on my mind. Many of us have health and mobility challenges and have found ways to work around them on the road to better health.

    :) Barbie from NW Washington

  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    lenora glad the b-day was a happy one. BTDT =been there done that

    barbie i totally get the exhausting wait in the car dealership, my dh and i would have done the same thing, pesistance paid off though.

    lora welcome, sounds like you have a solid exercise plan in place and are motivated, stick to it, stick to us, you will get there!

    rose have fun, this whirlwind senior year with acceptances and events and milestones is a wonder!

    Having left my plateau suddenly, i have dropped almost two pounds after 3 months of ............
    I am a little amazed and skeptical, but hey i will take it and not back slide into old behaviors and habits. She says tentatively.....

    Karen from ny
  • Marcelynh
    Marcelynh Posts: 974 Member
    I got my new compressor set up with new hoses and fittings so I can use three spray guns at once. Before, I had to keep changing the color and cleaning out the gun every time, so this is going to be really nice. And I researched how to fix an annoying problem with my kiln. Will work more on that tomorrow. It still works, but it doesn't do certain things I want to do.

    Sylvia

    Oh my, I'm drooling at the thought of a spray gun. I just don't have a place or room for a booth in my studio, even a little one. I'm working on hand-building this week. I just don't like it much and so I have to force myself to work on it so I improve. Not that it will ever take the place of my wheel work but it can be necessary evil. lol This weekend is kiln time! Whoo hoo! Actually I'm firing a bunch of stuff that was made by some 8 yr old girls. I did a mini-class for my daughter and a group of girls at her church. They did pinch pots and rolled out a plaque they painted. Looks to be pretty wild in the color department but they will be so excited about getting their finished pieces back. So far no explosions in the kiln and hopefully they will make it through the final firing in good shape. I would hate to disappoint a little girl with her first project.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,249 Member
    Lenora Happy Birthday :flowerforyou: The flowers are from a conservatory in our community. They change this room depending on the season. I posted their Christmas showing. My picture is also taken from there.

    Mary love to meet up there. Always something different to see.

    We are getting A/C installed yesterday and today. We have hot water heat and are having ductless A/C installed. My brother is St. Louis has the same system and we know how happy he is with his. We had the hardest time finding the right way to get this done. Our last few summers were not too bad. I don't think we are going to be so lucky this year considering how warm it already is this spring.

    :heart: Margaret
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Thanks, for all the birthday wishes. I don't feel any older; feeling good. Going to start tackling the house with a vengeance, to get it clutter-free. I've lived with it long enough and now need to get it cleaner than it is at the moment. Right now it is a bit 'overwhelming' just need to take it one room at a time. Hard to do, when I find something that goes into another room and then take it there, and get waylaid from starting something there. Can't seem to focus on what's in front of me. Starting with MBR, since that seems like the easiest place to start. Need to go through all my clothes and put what fits me in drawers and closet and then put those things that the tailor has told me to wait until I get to my goal weight before bringing them back. I've decided that the dress I wore to DYS and DDnL#2's wedding is just not going to be able to be successfully altered because it is a dress with loose lace over it; but, connected at the waist. I think it would almost require being taken apart and altered independently of one another. Too expensive. Only worn once. Will take it to the consignment shop and hopefully I'll get a little bit for it.

    Barbie from NW Washington – We, too, had a light that’s stayed on about 'Passenger Airbags being off'; called Honda Dealership; who informed us that it was the sensor; but, when someone over a certain weight (or other things, totaling it) was in the front seat, the light will go off. Prevents air bag from exploding when contact is made (such as a wreck) if there is not passenger sitting there … it will work on the passenger who weighs over a certain weight. It drove me crazy when sometimes it’d not be lit (being on); other times lit to show it was off. It’s not something that needs to be tampered with by dealership. Start watching it (go off) when there is a person sitting there, or if you put bags of groceries there that total that magical weight. The weight has to be evenly distributed like a person sitting there and quite often packages in the front seat just are not distributed enough to make it 'go out' and sometimes they are. I don’t know the weight limit; but, I think it is higher than that of a child, unless they weigh enough for it to be safe for them to sit in the front seat. Other than that, all children and babies should ride in the back seat, properly restrained. Hope this helps. I'd be more concerned if it wasn't 'working' at all. Maybe your 'new-to-you' car doesn't have a passenger side air bag. My Honda also has side airbags built in to the frame, so if I get T-boned, it will provide some protection.

    Yesterday, stayed under caloric intake numbers; but, little exercise. Figured out my caloric intake for today; and still under daily caloric intake; and, I plan on working hard cleaning or going for a walk, or both. Got to remember to drink more water when I exercise. Some says that you are supposed to weigh (in ounces) 1/2 of what you weigh in pounds. I think I am right there; but, told to up it more when exercising. DDnL#1 says she is going to go Sunday AM to the 'other' MD who does the 'weight control loss program' she's in, too see if he has any other suggestions about losing weight. She's lost a total of 20lbs since sometime in February. Was told by the 1st MD to not drink a lot of water. Both DOS and I disagree with that; she is getting constipated; and, both of us told her that 'while' she might retain water for a while, he body will get used to the extra water and start flushing out toxins and help with the constipation issues. She used to go once a day; now it has gone to 'maybe' every 3 days. DOS told her to wait until Friday and take the proper dose of Ducalax pills so she won't run the risk or 'needing to go bad while she is at work'. I'm almost positive that the weight she has lost has been 'water' weight; and, she'll get discouraged if she 'drinks' more water and puts the weight back on, this is what has happened over the past few years when she has tried to lose water. DOGD told her the same thing that we did. She is big breasted; and, about the only thing I can say is it looks like she is losing from her face downward; she either did not have on a good bra, or her boobs are hanging down to almost her waist. I had suggested that 'if' either of them got a job with 'health benefits' that maybe she should seriously consider a breast reduction. I don't think my DOS is 'that shallow' as to be 'upset' if she did. She's over 35; and, has not had a baseline mammogram. I'd think she would have to have a large tumor before it could be felt. She is so modest, I doubt she even does a self breast exam each month. She probably does not even know the proper way to do so.

    Welcome to all the 'newbies' ... come often and post!

    Lenora
  • Lilymay2
    Lilymay2 Posts: 2,525 Member
    Hi B)

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  • DLS1029
    DLS1029 Posts: 70 Member
    Yes, I am still alive. Been taking care of people.......

    Donna in WV
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited March 2016
    I sent Terri_Mom a message inquiring about her and telling her we miss her and her hugs. Following is her response. She told me I could share with the group.

    "Thank you SO much. I truly appreciate your warm thoughts. You may copy/paste this to post if you wish.

    Since I keep getting more responsibility at work, it is becoming increasingly difficult to read/post/ track food, etc. So far the scale has not moved the wrong direction (Thank Goodness !) And don’t worry, I still have enough time to dance and sing, so I’m not sitting still all 8+ hours.

    DS has been winning bowling tournaments again lately, which in turn means more tournaments, so bowling season is not even close to over. But baseball season has begun, so I drive him to/from weight lifting, too. Soon we need to find a Driver’s Ed course, because his job wants him to work Tuesdays and Thursdays next fall, and I don’t want to pick him up at 10:30pm then try to get up for work-out and work at 3:30am.

    Next month is a few more tournaments, awards banquets, and baseball try-outs. We also have my Grandma’s 94th Birthday Party.

    June should be a little quieter, then July brings National Bowling tournaments.

    DH and I spent 8 days in Reno and came back even(and we still like each other) , so that was a successful trip.

    My Dad is also keeping me busy. He had back fusion surgery last week, so my evenings are: making a huge, easy to reheat supper, so he can have left-overs for the next day’s lunch. I also need to do his wound care, help him shower, re-bandage the incision, and get him settled for bed. He still can’t take off or put on his compression stockings, but thinks he’ll be able to drive himself to a doctor appt in a few days, so I’m not too sure how to intervene on that issue.

    Hugs and warm thoughts for Everyone – Every Day ! ! ! "

    Janetr okc
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    :)<3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,229 Member
    TODAY IS MY 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BEING ON THIING!! WOO HOOOOO, BUH BAM!!!! ::::: putting the mike in of me, arm stretched out in front of me; then turning around and walking off!!:::::::
  • Deborah2412
    Deborah2412 Posts: 9 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    TODAY IS MY 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BEING ON THIING!! WOO HOOOOO, BUH BAM!!!! ::::: putting the mike in of me, arm stretched out in front of me; then turning around and walking off!!:::::::

    Wow girl Congrats!!! :)