WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

Lilymay2 wrote: »

Hi

Hi Lilymay

morning peeps-

oops, late happy bday grits!
welcome lcottonsvcs - you'll get there, keep it up!

Kirby is clear to drive week, starts back next Monday. did spin class wit today.
gotta go b4 I kill this computer

Mary from MN: I haven't seen any posts fro m Terri in a while, either. I think she was going on a trip. I hope someone else knows more. :flowerforyou:

Joyce: I just read something on facebook about MS being caused by tick bites. DS says he was bitten as a teen. Were you ever bitten by a tick? I wonder whether this "discovery" is really true in a cause and effect way, and whether it can lead to effective treatment or cure. I sent DH's MS doctor the question under DH's name. We'll see whether his doctor answers.

Janet OKC: Congratulations to your DGD! Keep us in the loop. I hope she continues to shine. :flowerforyou:

Heather: Hugs to you and your DH.

Barbie & KJLaMore: We had a tire that kept getting low and needing air added. It turned out that the valve stem was faulty. They replaced the valve stem and we never had trouble again. We have since traded that car for a different one. There are so many small things that can go wrong with cars that affect safety. I'm happy that the dealership stepped up and Barbie and Jake switched to a car without obvious troubles.

Alison: I like treadmill, recumbent bike and yoga. All three do nice things for my strength without damaging my wonky knee. Treadmill is my least favorite of the three because I have to avoid pounding my knee & am often tempted to go too fast. That is when I pound. I have to keep the treadmill set at a brisk walk :ohwell:

Margaret: I'm happy that you're getting AC. I don't know a thing about ductless AC. How does it work? Ours feeds into the heat ducts so we get hot or cold air delivered through the same system. :flowerforyou:

Donna in WV: Thanks for checking in.

Janetr OKC: Thanks for sharing Terri_Mom's reply. It is good to know things are going well for her. :flowerforyou:

Pip: HAPPY MPF ANNIVERSARY! :flowerforyou:


DS and DDIL are on the road to their new posting on the east coast. I miss them already! DD is having a tough time just now with her DH. I hope that he will get effective help. DH and I are resting up after spending several days with DS & DDIL as they finished up work on his boat. Now it will be for sale or we will get it to him at his new post so that he can finally get some pleasure from it.


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.

peach1948 the thing is mfp

- 2nd time that computer has erased my stuff. My Internet keeps 'stopping' working; but, I also did not disable my touchpad before I started typing - that was the reason for the 2nd cyber hell trip; but, not the first one. I'm having issues with the keyboard on the laptop being incredibly slow, too. Having to hit the keys several times, or hunt and peck with 2 fingers when I am use to typing with all 10 of my fingers.

Thanks for all who wished me a 'belated' birthday (from yesterday). I had a great day. DOS and DDnL#1 were planning on cooking supper for me yesterday; but, she had 'bad day' at work (nothing unusual). I keep getting pop-ups, driving me crazy; so I am going to stop here.

Lenora

Lenora, it was your birthday? Happy day-after-birthday!

Larisa

Good day ladies. They are still talking 6-8 inches of snow today. I am working 7-3:30 today so hope it will waite until I get home. My sister called last evening and my mom is back in the hospital. She has pneumonia in one lung and O2 stats were in the 70's. She has signed a DNR order and does not want to be transfered to bigger hospital. So see what happens today as they are getting 11 inches of snow and high winds so not sure I could get there if I tried.

I had a NSV last evening. Some friends called at the last minute last evening and invited us to go out for supper with them. I was very careful and ate very well calorie wise. We had a lot of fun and laughing. Needed that.

Becca--Something to think about. I tend to bottle of feelings until I blow up. Have to work on that.

Pip--Good news about the free hospital visit. Our hospital used to just take what insurance paid with no co-pay, but since they went national no more. Miss those days.

Carol NC--Glad to hear the dating is going well.

Meg--The pink bunny bread sounds interesting, post a picture as would like to see that.

Lenora--Happy B-lated birthday. Sounds like you were pampered and that is nice.

Barbie--Glad you got the car deal worked out and something you can depend on.

Welcome to all the new ladies. You have found a great place for support and fellowship.

Janetr--Congrates to DGD for the award and the trip. Thanks for the update from Terri.

Well has not started snowing yet, but getting dark. I hope it waites until I get home. Take care ladies.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Just finished walking on the treadmill. Still alternating days between strength training and cardio. Yesterday I went and bought heavier weights before my workout. I could not up the weight on every thing but did up it on several. Jack thinks its great. It pleases me that he is so pleased .

Thank you all for the kind words about my granddaughter. I told her I'd take her shopping before she goes to get a nice "professional" outfit for when she wins top price. Positive thinking!! Also will give her some spending money to have while in Boston.

Janetr OKC

Welcome, Lora! This is a wonderful, supportive group.

miriamwithcats wrote: »

http://www.refinery29.com/minnesota-starvation-experiment?utm_source=huffingtonpost.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_facebook

Interesting read.

Miriam ... Very interesting article as well as some of the writer's other posts. Thank you for sharing.

Mary in Minn, thanks for the compliments on Daisy... she's in full winter coat right now, but the current warm weather will change that quickly. Shep looks beautiful! My first dog as a child was a German shepherd, so I definitely have a soft spot for them.

Lisa

Oldest daughter lives in Denver, CO she just put this on FB. Said go home/stay home. Ummmm...76 degrees at my house.

I'm about ready to scream,got here at 10:30 and the troll has done nothing but chit chat and gossip all day long,meanwhile I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off grrrrr

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

Good Afternoon, Ladies,

CJ, great NSV to have someone tell you it looks like you’ve been working out. As usual, I agree totally on your sentiments about Peace on Earth.

Barbie, sorry for the car problems but good for you on getting a solution you are happy with. **Happy Dance for you**

Lora, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. If you come often you will be among one of our friends in no time. It sounds like you are off to a great start so just keep up the good work.

Sylvia, I did notice that Mary’s little puppy was gone but I sure wasn’t gonna be the one to tell her. Great news that you found a cleaning team for DS’s apartment. It is great about your 3 spray guns at once. That will be so nice. And congrats on the co-op. What’s the latest word on the boy that colors?

Traci, so what is that weight loss plan? Is it a diet, shakes, shots, or what. I do hope it works for you.

Joyce, maybe you should get Charlie a tube of tomato paste and he can add it to everything? Go figure.

Janetr, wasn’t Terri going on some type of trip and said she would be out of touch for a week or so? Or did I make that up in my mind? I do hope she’s okay. Woo Hoo for your DGD. Gosh I’d be proud too. Good for her!!!!

Rosi, so glad you got the cat down with no problems. I hope you all enjoy your exchange student while he is with you. Don’t be such a stranger around here. ((((Hugs))))

Lisa, glad you got the tooth fixed with the least amount of time and pain. Great pics!!! I miss that barren landscape, strangely enough.

Karen, doing Happy Dance for you on breaking your plateau. I have finally moved the scale too, after many months, but in the wrong direction. So happy for you.

Margaret, congrats on the new A/C. I know you will enjoy it this summer!!!

Donna, glad you are still around and I hope you are taking care of yourself while you tend to others.

Janetr, thanks for passing on the message from Terri. I hope she will rejoin us at some point.

Pip, congrats on being a MFP Old-timer.

Katla, I hope your DH and DDIL have a safe trip. I know you will miss them but we all wish them well. ((((Hugs)))) for the lonely mommy.

Betty, I love the note to Mindy about decluttering.

Rosi, good luck at the dentist. You are right not to put it off. They just don’t get better on their own but can get worse.

Mary, so sorry to hear you aren’t sleeping. I hate it when that happens. I’ll send some sleepy thoughts to you about bedtime and hope you can rest tonight.

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.

It’s not been a good month for weight loss. I seem to do great for a few days and then fall off the back of the wagon again. Yesterday I went to the Moose to help set up for a bake sale. They had some yummy looking pastries which are my weakness, but I didn’t buy anything. I was proud of myself.

Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each 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

Welcome Bonjomac! My son's family is my life so I can see how you must feel with everyone out of state.

Katla ~ Good wishes and prayers for your DS & DDiL moving across country.

Barbie ~ So glad you did well at the car dealers.

DJ ~ Glad you didn't let the pastries send you astray.

I have had a great day today. Yesterday my knees were so bad that I could hardly walk. Today, they were fine and I have had the energy to get a lot done around the house. Am baking an oven stuffer hen and have made Paula Dean's Southern cornbread dressing to go with it. Will have to watch the portions on the dressing, but, it is so good.

Carol