WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016

lhannon062709 wrote: »

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...
Happy Monday, peeples,
Lisa in West Texas

Just read this aloud to my husband and he got the biggest kick out of it. He hates purchasing greeting cards let alone the cost of postage to send them. We recently decided to stop purchasing cards for each other-a mutual decision I might add. So if you don't mind we will copy your actions of picking them out while in store (Walmart), read them and then put them back!

Cheri
oHIo

Good morning all! Happy Monday! It has been so nice to stay up past 9pm and sleep in past 4:30 am! So far my break has been relaxing; but I have spent it caring for/sitting with family members in hospital. They are both improving and should be discharged within a couple days.
Sylvia- Omigoodness! Hugs, prayers, goodvibes and lots of love going out to you! We have missed you! Complete and speedy healing for you.
Penny- Love the Norwegian tutorial. sludd. shlood. I personally call the rain/snow mix- slush. "It is slushing." Is a common phrase around here. Michigan winters.
Welcome newbies!
Pip- Vibrams! I have seen very few people who run in them. BUT...I read a book last year called Born To Run about a hidden tribe of native mexicans in the Mexican Copper Canyons, who are able to run these long distances and they do it either barefoot or in a flat handmade sandal. The author called them "superathletes". Probably one of the most inspiring running books I have ever read. Makes you totally rethink what the shoe companies are putting out there and what you actually need to do for your feet to make them stronger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_to_Run:_A_Hidden_Tribe,_Superathletes,_and_the_Greatest_Race_the_World_Has_Never_Seen
Kristan- REST DAY!! I really thought my quads would be screaming today, because along with the squats yesterday, I took the stairs up and down a couple times at the hospital while I was visiting my MIL. Seven floors so it was actually 14 flights with 12 stairs in each flight (because the stairs spiral, two flights per floor). So 168 stairs up and 168 stairs down x2 (because I did it twice). LOL! Wow! Now that I have done the math, I am kind of impressed with myself. Anyway, my quads don't hurt! I must not be working hard enough.
Miriam- Hello friend! How are you feeling?
Beth- saw news footage this morning of the storm hitting your area. BLAH! Pretty, but I am ready for spring!
Lenora- Your toe comment made me think of my sister's toes. Her pinkie toes ride piggie back on the toes next to them, so she leaves a four toed footprint in the sand. My freaky sister.
Margaret- Thanks for the quotes from The Dance of Anger. I am heading to the library today to see if I can grab a copy to read. Sounds like something I would find interesting.
Well, I see the repairman just pulled in to fix our water heater. Pilot won't stay lit. Am hoping it is just a little carbon build up and an easy fix. I noticed the low temp Friday and thought my hubby was helping me with my water/energy conservation efforts; so I haven't showered since Friday. I need a shower DESPERATELY!! Plus I had toast this morning and some crumbs dropped down my cleavage area, so I am kind of itchy now, too. (First world problems)

KJ, thanks for the reminder about kids needing to be frustrated for change (and Margaret starting the discussion). I was feeling REALLY bad because my older new daughter was in tears this morning since her sister had been yelling at her last night about turning off the hall light, and I sided with her sister, saying that both of us are REALLY frustrated with her fear of the dark and her total acceptance that it was okay to not try to change it. She sleeps with the light on- not a night light since that makes too many spooky shadows, but a bright light. She turns every light on in the house and won't turn them off since it scares her to walk away from a dark room. She leaves the hall light on which shines in her younger sister's eyes all night. She is totally freaked when it is dark outside and she has to walk up to the house, even if there are lights on in the house and the church's light next door is bright enough to read by. And she thinks it is okay to live like this. I keep telling her to use her brain and remind herself that there is nothing in the dark that will hurt her. (Cognitive therapy, in essence). But she doesn't try to fight it, just lives in fear. So maybe being in tears will help her to want to change it.

I haven't felt like sharing much. The person that complained about someone saying untrue things about her religion was referring to me, when I told the FACTS about what her church had done to my developmentally delayed cousin. And the fact that I knew others that this had been done to. So I feel like I cannot speak freely. This was our REAL experience with her church, and I have had many other real experiences that I have not even mentioned. It just occurred to me, maybe she needs to be a little uncomfortable so she stops taking things at face value and investigates the truth. Anyway, that is why I have been lurking, and not saying much.

Good morning Ladies.

Now where do I begin? So much has been going on the past week or so. I've been keeping up with all of you but found it hard to respond or post. I have enjoyed the pictures and signs of spring (we had snow yesterday which was gone by noon and it will snow all day today), and love hearing about your lives. Sylvia, so sorry to hear about your health issues, I sincerely hope you will be better soon.

My mother, who some of you may remember lives in NJ, has had a couple of small strokes in the past 3 months. Latest was discovered when she was hospitalized the Friday before Easter due to her not eating. She was released into the nursing unit of the facility she resides in and will probably not return to her room in assisted living. This stroke affected the ocipital portion of her brain and although she is well physically cannot function mentally. She doesn't know how to dress herself, use utensils, etc. She is anxious and aggitated because she is not in her familiar surroundings and has to share a room. This has caused her to refuse to eat. She has always been stubborn and wants her way and that unfortunately hasn't changed. I have 2 sisters who have not talked to each other in about 15 years and refused to even answer/respond to emails from each other (inheritied stubborn streak?) so I am the one in the middle relaying information. One sister lives in NJ and is a health care professional so thankfully running point on my mother's medical needs so I can defer that to her.

This past Friday, my granddaughter (refer to Easter picture of her dressed in purple walking her stuffed platypus) was rushed to Children's Hospital in Boston because of pain in her calves that was so severe she couldn't walk. The poor child was in agony and we were scared to death. It was determined that she had a lingering case of the flu that was a different strain than we were vaccinated for which caused her to become dehydrated which caused mytosis (swelling and inflammation of the muscles). The biggest concern was the danger of her kidney's shutting down. Fortunately she was in one of the best children't hospitals and she was able to come home this weekend and should be fully recovered soon.

I ate 1/2 quart of ice cream yesterday afternoon and then 1/3 bag of chocolate twizzlers last night. I just needed it. My mind said "don't do it" but it just couldn't help it. I've been unsuccessful so far on the job front but keep plugging away. I wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat from worry, but still I keep on plugging away.

I roasted one of the $1.99 chickens yesterday and made a butternut soup. Both were delicious and I have enough for the whole week. I picked the chicken clean, have meat for at least 2 more dinners, meat to make chicken salad for lunch and and meat and skin to enhance Jake's dry food for a total cost of less than $7.

I've whined enough...best to all of you!!
Chris in snowy MA

Chris You are dealing with so very much right now, ice cream and twizzlers are completely understandable. we are dealing with the job worries in my house as well (dh is still interviewing and waiting) just keep doing what you are doing, taking care of business. Love how you have stretched that chicken, I do the same thing and make stock out of the bones as well! My April resolution is to remember to stand tall, shoulders back and breathe. It makes me feel so good every time I remember to do this during the day!

Karen from NY

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Jody, welcome. You will find this a great place for support and information. Congrats on the great work you have done. When you reach your goal you will find this a good place to get the support for maintenance. Come often and chat when you like. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

Pip, what do the kids do when you are at the gym? Do they have a doggie day care?

KJL, congrats on deciding to take some courses at college. I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up. For sure I’d be crying if it were snowing here.

Lenora, you said that you are a Catholic but have very strong opinions on what a Southern Baptist is. I missed it in your post as to how you know so much about Southern Baptist and what we would never do? Were you a Baptist at one time?

Jeanne, you are doing great by taking one day at a time. It’s hard for many of us to make a ton of huge changes all at once, so it’s good to take baby steps, or be a turtle. Some of us never go to our home page and support our friends in this forum so definitely come as often as you can. Keep up the good work.

Heather, when I first read your post that you like brains, I immediately thought of eating them. Then, sure enough, you did say you like to do that. Ewwww Sorry but I don’t have a sophisticated enough palate to go there.

Janetr, so true about being honest on our food diary. It used to bother me if I was over or under and it tried to reprimand me but I figured out that I only hurt myself if I’m not truthful. I mean, who else cares if I eat too much or too little. My body sure doesn’t care what I put on my food diary!! My weight will go up or down based on what actually goes in my mouth. 

Noreen, welcome. It sounds like you are off to a great start and we totally support you in sticking to it. We all falter on occasion but the good thing is you can start right over on healthy eating. Come often and good luck.

Lillian, glad you had a good mini vacation. Yep, men do things their way. Lol

Kalli, welcome to you as well. This is a great place for support and information so come often. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

Barbie, I hope your DH gets over his cold quickly and that you don’t get it. When my DH is sick, I seem to use lots of Clorox wipes all around the house. Lol

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.

Somehow I’ve gotten over 130 posts behind. I guess that happens when I’m busy and can’t spend the time on here. I need to go get nails done and have a Moose Ladies’ meeting tonight so I’m going to post what I have and try to get back a bit later. You guys are all great and I’m so happy to have you in my life. I saw this on FB and just wanted to share it with you.

Some days are better,
Some days are worse.
Look for the blessing instead
Of the curse. Be positive, stay
Strong, and get enough rest.
You can’t do it all,
But you can do your best.

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

Chris - Good for you for putting that sugar fest out there. I find my "sins" much easier to deal with when I'm honest about them. :flowerforyou: I hope you soon find a resolution on the job front. Glad to hear that lovely granddaughter is improving. Sorry about your mum. I feel mine stopped wanting to eat when she was ready to go.

Sylvia - Hope you are ok.

I did get back to sleep last night and woke refreshed. I did a tiny bit of writing this morning - the first in a while - but my main morning task was to listen to a podcast of an episode of The Archers from yesterday. The storyline has gripped most of the country. Helen has been mentally ground down and subdued by her husband Rob for over a year. Last night she stabbed him. This is not the outcome many people are happy with dramatically, but I wanted to hear it for myself. It was almost believable, but I would have preferred a different resolution. :ohwell:

After that I rang our favourite local restaurant and booked a table for next Monday when we will be going with DH's cricket friend and his wife.
This afternoon we popped over to the garden centre to buy seeds.
Then I decided to top up our food stores and we went down to our local mega mall. Got lots of lovely stuff, including a massive chilli plant for the windowsill in the kitchen.

Tonight we are having the meatballs I made over Easter. Shiritaki noodles for me, pasta for DH. Green beans. Yummo!

Love to all, Heather UK

PS DJ - It's a while now since I've had brains, but they are delicious. When we had the "mad cow" scare they became impossible to get hold of. They are available now, but mainly in Greek butchers. I have mainly eaten them in Greek restaurants. In my freezer I have some sweetbreads that I bought from a Greek butcher, but DH isn't all that keen on trying them. I have a lovely curry recipe for them. :laugh:
Sweetbreads are the thymus and pancreas glands.

damnit - the kids come with us, they love car rides even if they stay in the beast. we have removed the back seat of the beast (gmc yukon) so they have alot of room. when the weather starts to get too warm, they will stay home. yogi has doggie day care once a week, to give the other 2 a break

Chris ~ Glad your GD got the care she needed and is on the mend. Sad for your mom. My mom is in a nursing home and mostly wheel chair bound. Reading about your mom's strokes has made me wonder if my own mom has had strokes that affect her short term memory. It is amazing what she does remember and also what she doesn't.

Miriam ~ We miss it when you don't post. Glad to have you back. I grew up Southern Baptist but have also attended a Methodist, Presbyterian, and Non-Denominational Churches through the years. Our last experience was in a Non-Denominational Church and ended up making us very wary of going to church anywhere. Happy to say that we are slowly coming back.

Margaret ~ Sounds like you are a very deep thinker who has made great strides in trying to understand how others act and what motivates them. When I was teaching, I never had a year go by where some parent/child made my life difficult. It often made me think that I was in the wrong career. But, then there were the ones who came back to visit me years after they were in my class.

Carol

Lisa My MIL was a hoarder and saved every single card she every received (which we found out when we cleaned out her house). So, I too, am a Card Chucker. I have a few from when the kids were very tiny, but that's it.
Cards sit on the kitchen counter for a week and then into the trash. Guess I'm not very sentimental either.
Maybe we can take pictures of cards in Walmart and email them to people after I put the card back!

It's snowing like crazy right now. I'm glad I decided to work from home today. I could have made it in easily, but know that the ride home would have been a nightmare.

Kimses in MA

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I haven't felt like sharing much. The person that complained about someone saying untrue things about her religion was referring to me, when I told the FACTS about what her church had done to my developmentally delayed cousin. And the fact that I knew others that this had been done to. So I feel like I cannot speak freely. This was our REAL experience with her church, and I have had many other real experiences that I have not even mentioned. It just occurred to me, maybe she needs to be a little uncomfortable so she stops taking things at face value and investigates the truth. Anyway, that is why I have been lurking, and not saying much. [/quote]

I, for one, would rather you feel free to discuss your experiences. I embrace your truth and the truth of the other woman's own experiences. I hope that you will not hesitate to speak up in the future.

I think I've found a group to stay with. Been using MFP to log food for 6 months but never able to find any posts. My name is"Sioux" and in Tulsa. This morning I created a new group - Determined Diabetics. I'm 67 & have had type 1 for 45years. Have attempted to loose weight many time through the years. I'd try for maybe a week at a time but blood sugar would drop several times a day & had to treat with sugar. After a week I weighed more than when i started. Finally had success with logging intake on MFP (recommended by dr). Now my friend (church secretary) announced in our newsletter that both of us are going to lose weight. I've already lost 16#, maintained for several weeks. Now I need to finish my journey (60 # total).

Wordy for 1st post but that's where I'm at today. Glad I found this thtead

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I'm Lutheran and our church is very litugical. Been a member there for over 50 years. I'm very active and hold an important volunteer position. Sometimes I even tell Pastor what to do

Hello again. Just popping in to say hello. Things are looking up a little. I'm using my RIGHT finger. Baby steps. Start PT tomorrow. My belly stitches come out on Thursday. Can't drive, poop, or think. Later.

Sylvia