WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016

Stats for the day:
walk/slow jog - 50.10min 16.12ap 3.5incl 3.5-5.sp, 5k = 191c
Stretches- 2 diff stretches, 6sets, = 74c
Total 265 cal

Stayed on track for today's goal of logging everything and maintain caloric intake per objective. Tomorrow, I have to get out the door for a few miles. Does anyone use the pedometer app on your phone that sinks w My Fitness Pal to track activity? I use Run Keeper for my runs but am interested in number of steps in a day. I have had two Fit bits but they die too fast to keep buying them.

Penny – How sweet!

Karen – Earlier this week we went for a day-and-a-half without phone service; which meant we did not have the Internet. Calls dropped from something like 50 a day down to ZERO! For that length of time we enjoyed the ‘peace and quiet’ and read all the time. I finally decided that life is too short to ‘try’ reading a book that was ‘simply AWFUL’ after DH read 2 books and I still had not finished it. Now reading a brand new one from a different author. Actually, the one I was trying to read was written by a ‘ghost writer’ and the person put his name on it. It certainly did NOT do him justice. If I had not already read some of his books; I probably would have steered clear of anything with his as the author.

I love a good lightning and thunder storm … without the Hail.

Sylvia – Hope you are feeling and doing much better. Sorry to hear of your health issues. Now, is the time for ‘others’ in your family to start doing things for themselves and you take care of YOU!

Lora – We had the same thing happen to us; grown men will do as they please. All you can do is be pleasant to her and not compare her to his ‘ex’. I know how hard it is to step back and not say too much (about their choices) when you think it is happening too quickly. DOS had such a difficult time in his divorce from 1st wife; I was certainly not expecting to be introduced by the girl he was dating, as his ‘financee’, by her. He had wanted to wait since I had just gotten out of the hospital due to a wreck; and, my ‘short-term memory bank’ was shot to hell and back. Our relationship is still a bit ‘testy’ after 16 years of their marriage. But, I have to remember that ‘she is the gate-keeper of my DGDs’. I think that he just ‘did not want to be alone’. Not the best reason for a marriage. He was only 19 the first time he married his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend.

Margaret – My mother taught us that somethings you just need to ‘smile, say 'thank you (for their insight), and turn around and walk away (from the situation or person). Sometimes the other person just wants to ‘argue for the sake of arguing’. Life’s too short to be pulled backwards; especially, when you are looking forward.

Pip – Did not realize that you were using such a ‘light’ weight; but, still be careful. Monkey feet shoes … I don’t think I could ever wear them because my little toe curves under the next one; I have problems getting them into socks with 'fingers' (which do keep my feet a lot warmer). After breaking my big toe, I had to keep those things that separate your toes in a pedicure to try to twist and turn the toe upward. It pointed to the right. Big toes are really necessary for ‘balance’. I don’t even attempt to do yoga, because I would ‘face plant’ myself the first time I had to raise one foot. It’s getting better since I’ve lost 40lbs; and, hopefully will continue getting better the more I shed.

Katla – I no longer have a FB account; my choice – best thing that I don’t have to read DDnL#1’s posts all the time. But, at least I get to see my DGDs since they live next door.

There is a difference between ‘fishing’ and ‘catching fish’ … IF I am ‘catching fish’ I don’t mind going 'fishing'. It is the ‘fishing’ that I hate (no bites no matter what you do). Actually, I like to go ‘crappy’ fishing; where you drop in a line from a cane pole and pull them out and swing them towards you to take them off the hook. Usually walking up and down the bank of a pond/lake. I don’t go ‘bass fishing’ with husband; because it is boring.


drkatiebug – I have ‘upped’ my exercise; and, instead of dreading getting up on the treadmill I am walking around the farm with Cracker. I find the time goes by faster and I get a better work-out. I found it difficult to get 15 (sometimes 20) minutes in on the treadmill; now, I am walking ‘outside’ and getting in 40+ minutes. DH finally mowed most of my paths. I just can’t wait for the pool water to warm up just a little; maybe towards the end of this month. I will ‘jump right in’ and get the ‘shock’ over with; and, do more exercise with the resistance of the water, too. Just with about 10 days of walking more, I can see a big difference in my tummy and thigh areas.

When my mother was a teacher; one of her classes (including my oldest sister) had lunch period right in the middle of class period. Every time the bell rang, mostly the boys would ‘run out of the room’ although she had not ‘dismissed’ the class. They did this several times and one day she announced to the class that ‘if ANYBODY got up and left their desks before she ‘dismissed’ the class; they would NOT go to lunch’. One of the boys turned to my sister and said, ‘ah, she’s not going to do anything’. My sister told him, ‘You don’t know my Mama; try it, and see what happens to the class’. Sure enough, the next day, bell rang and this boy jumped up and headed for the door; she told him to sit down and told the class they’d not be going to lunch that day … and she meant it, for the rest of the school year, if anybody got out of their desks, they needed to ‘think’ about what others in the class would think about it. So, the next day, “Johnny’s” Mama came to the school and told the Principal she was there to pick him up because mother was not letting to ‘go to lunch’. Of course, Principal called mother into the office and got her side of the story. This ‘mother’ was a ‘friend’ of my mother’s; and, when she told her what had occurred; told her that she could ‘take’ him home if she wanted to. But, not to expect that she’d change her ‘rules’ just because he ran to her and did not tell her the entire story. She left “Johnny” there to ‘not eat lunch with the rest of the class’. They never got up after that incident.

Becca – Don’t change; some of us enjoy your honesty, however direct and blunt. I think that trying too hard to always be “politically correct” means that you don’t voice your opinions. We all have opinions, some very far apart; but, I think all (or most) of us realize who is going to say it and mean what they say; or they will apologize if they get called out about something. This is a ‘thread’ for encouragement and most, sometimes, need to hear a ‘blunt and direct’ answer or comment.

Pip – YEAH!!!!!

Anne – You can put the seat and lid down on your toilet; bend over and comb/brush your hair from the back to the front. I found this out when I tore up my right rotator cuff and could not ‘lift’ my arm and had to keep it in a sling.


Today I got up and drove into town to go to church (something that I had not been doing, because it is 25 miles away). Got into town and decided to go to a 'small non-denominational' church because I knew some of the people there. They've gone through a 'lot' of changes and have been without a preacher since the last one and his wife became missionaries. One guy, in the band, who everybody has started calling him "Preacher" got up and started talking and he was bouncing off the wall so much that when I left I felt that I did not know what he was talking about. He'd start down one thought path and suddenly he was onto something else, totally different.

DH has 'thought' that I was going to Mass. I told him about the service and told him that 'next' Sunday I was going to go to Mass; he even said, 'maybe I'll go with you'. Heart be still! This has been something that I wanted for a long time (for us to go back to church as a couple). I want a 'church family', something I have missed ever since we moved 'out of town'. I'm going to enjoy this.

Lenora

Michele - Thanks for explaining to me what you do as a lector. That is very interesting, I think it's great that you do that.

Janetr OKC

Janetr ... You've done nothing wrong in your posts and I think you've put your thoughts down quite well.

Kim ... I've never heard of squid steaks!

Beth

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Barbie: Thanks for suggesting that I look at settings to see what nutrients I can keep track of. I did look, and feel quite comfortable with my current choices. Thanks to your help, I now understand that I can get a lot more information if I need it. :bigsmile:

Dr. Katie: I love this group, too.

Kalli: My iphone tracks steps but I'm more inclined to simply time my exercise. It may be less scientific, but I actually do it and have been able to meet my goals. I'm not lazy but I like to keep things simple. This system seems simple to me. Everyone needs to find what feels right to them. :flowerforyou:

Lenora: We might have feet alike. My little toes curl under, too. I think they might be hammertoes. :noway:

Heather: I hope you've gotten some rest by now. Sorry about the cricket match. :sad:


It has been a good day. One of the best parts was having fun with DH when we put screens up on our new windows for the first time. Another was simply sitting in the sunshine and soaking up rays. My face is just a little pink right now and I know I've had a helping of Vitamin D.

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

April 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.

morning ladies~
I am up and had my first cup of tea.. woke up at 2:30 am as both Tom and I passed out at 6 pm last night..
I am icing my heel and will go to the gym in a bit.. it is only 27 degrees outside on the 4th of April , what gives with that lol.
We did go to Olive Garden on Saterday night and I had chicken parmesan... my favorite, I only ate 1/2 as it wasnt all that great, and Tom got a buy one get one, so brought his get one meal home... and split that into 3 meals. and so he has meals set for him...
Tracy is bringing Taliah's bed so I dont have to get that, but will get curtains and rug and small desk and beanbag chair to round out the room

Morning, all! It was a terrific weekend. Went into Odessa, both got our hair cut, ate at Johnny Carino's (No Italian places within a hundred miles of the house, or even restaurant chains, so it was a nice change!). I had the grilled seafood medley, and it was stinking awesome. Went to a bookstore, Super Walmart, a real grocery store with actual choices... and went to a Western store, where the DH got me the leather jacket you can see in the picture for a birthday present--he never has the opportunity to shop for either cards or gifts. The jacket has fringed sleeves and the whole bit. It was on a clearance rack that was buy one, get one free, so I got an awesome, long hooded sweater for next winter, as well. Since my usual winter wardrobe consists of long-sleeved T-shirts and an old sweater of his, it's pretty different for me! It's also a medium, and just barely fits, so it's incentive to lose more weight by winter.

We lazed around in the jacuzzi for a while in between shopping sprees, and did the grocery shopping for cold stuff, meat and dairy, before we came back. We even remembered to bring a cooler with us, so stuff wouldn't spoil on the 150 mile trip coming back! Life in the boonies.

OK, just to show you how frugal I can be, he disappeared at Walmart to the greeting cards, brought back a birthday card for me. I read it there and left it there. It's possible I am a little too unsentimental... But hey, he went to the trouble to pick out one that meant something, and it had a lovely sentiment. I read it, I liked it. But why spend $3 for something that will go in a drawer and then the landfill? OK, I suck, you can take away my female card now...

Sylvia - you're still on my mind and in my heart, my dear. Please check in when you can...

Happy Monday, peeples,
Lisa in West Texas

Lisa ~ So glad y'all had a good getaway weekend. Your jacket is cute. I cannot imagine not having shopping near. There must be 8 grocery stores within a 4 mile radius of us. My family would love for me to move back to the small town I grew up in but I would hate having to drive a distance to get anywhere.

Carol