WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016

KJLaMore thanks for the encouragement friend! Yep I am getting it done... I feel so smart about this all, not that scared I'm gonna mess up any moment feeling.
Becca
Oregon

CJ - we are trying sooooooo hard. Now DH is locked out of his bt email address because I tried to make a complaint that way. Twitter is full of complaints. Whole forums devoted to how s### they are. Now we can't get into the website at all to check bills or get sport or anything. Two emails we found through Google bounced back. The one to the CEO might have made it through. This is a national company and has a monopoly on the infrastructure. Complete and utter b÷××=$#@#. We will see if they ring us back tomorrow. Don't hold your breath. I tried to do a chat thing and that didn't work. Nothing works. :sad:

Heather UK

Meg from Omaha – Gray; supposed to rain later on today. Hubby got a job that will be a ‘life-saver’ for us; it will probably take them a month to finish; 21 condos, all one floor; no two need the same work. Might get some inside work out of this – which might mean some steady work. Put in a bid today on another job. Maybe we can put some back into my retirement account because we’ve gone to it more than we’d like to. Today they went to power-wash a house and the machine did not work; out-of-town job (not like they could run into town and pick up a new one; so they are doing it by hand. UGH! Late day, grumpy, too. Electricians came today, so happy that the guy that came and got the details is no longer with them. IF they had sent him, I know I would not have been happy. He was talking about running conduit along the walls. Owner came and he drilled through the floor and wall and don’t have any conduits showing. YEAH! Got an outlet up high on the wall so we can put a TV out on the glassed-in porch on a swing arm. Extra outlet out there, too. Fixed the one that about shocked me when I tried to pry the surge protector that had melted again the outlet. New outlet under window in den; new swing arm lamps on either side of double window; now we can read without having extension cords running all behind the chairs. Motion detectors replace on both corners in the back.

De-cluttering our MBR bath – has taken me 2 days to do it. I got so frustrated trying to reach over the tub that I dumped every time inside it; and now, down to the brass bones. Almost done. I had to take a break. 4:00pm – back at it.

Cracker is now asleep; she did not like being in her crate until they got all their stuff inside; then she went outside. I told Brad that she would have bugged them to death if I did not put her out.

Yvonne in Texas – My DDnL#1 uses cauliflower just like mashed potatoes. Says it is much better ‘hot’; so I could not give you my opinion about how they really tasted. That, and I had eaten something a little earlier and wasn’t hungry. Cooks them, mashes them up; but, I don’t know what type of spices she puts in it. My best friend has pieces of various upholstery material that she is going to do something with ‘someday’. She has them ‘neatly’ stacked in her cabinet in her bedroom. She’s given me a few pieces to make things out of it.

Marcelynh – My husband talks about ‘that’s what the girl at the picnic said’. It’s an inside joke between us; and, his way of saying, ‘I’m stressed …!’ I start looking around to see what I can do to get him out of a stressful situation.

Michelle in NC – Does the gear in the ‘yellow’ part (once you indicate that you want to ‘edit’ show up? That’s where I go to delete a post. I hit the gear; put my cursor in the yellow part, highlight it and hit delete. I don’t know how this would work on any type of tablet or phone or anything. I works here on my laptop. I got so upset when they closed the SteinMart in Albany. Shopped all the time there. They have one in Columbus; but, I doubt I’d go up there just to ‘look’. I usually buy most of my clothes now from Belk’s (which here is a ‘nice’ store). I’ve even bought several tops from K-Mart. Anything I buy I make sure that it has multiple purposes.

Miriam – My mother always bought her fabric from Hancock’s. They had a huge selection. They have a huge one at the ‘new’ mall in Macon, GA. I’d have a problem working in a bookstore because of the ‘art’ and ‘decorating’ sections.

Becca – A close friend of mine used to get all sorts of compliments on her ‘homemade’ creamed corn. She’d buy 4 packages of Stouffer’s Cream Corn, cook it until done and had a nice brown topping on it (NOT burnt); and, would dump them into a glass bowl and take them to work whenever they had a party.
I think this Thanksgiving I am going to make my grandmother squash casserole (which is made only of yellow squash. My DOGD does our dressing (I think it is the same one that my sister’s MnL used). You cook ‘regular’ cornbread the night before (meal cornmeal, not sweet cornbread). She usually makes a squash casserole with both yellow and zucchini squash in it. It’s good; but, I’d like to see my family’s reaction to my Mimi’s recipe.
I cook my turkey ‘upside down’ (breast side down) … it doesn’t dry out nearly as much. Of course, it sort of comes apart, too. I’ve always been taught to break the wings and tunk them under the skin on the back to keep them from ‘flying away’.

Joyce – Christmas before last; I gave my soon-to-be-DDnL#2 ½ of the crocheted snowflakes that my Mimi had made (about 75 of them). She and DGD#4 decorated a small tree at his place at the lake. She said he came in and went over to the tree and put his arms around it. He’d never had a Christmas tree before. DDnL#2 was ‘amazed’. My sister and BnL did not have one for 14 years; until she got pregnant with her first baby. DH has painted for people who have a special closet under their stairs and roll the tree, decorations and all into that closet for the next year. I used my macramé Christmas tree that my mother made and weaved lights through the back of it. I don’t think I will have any other Christmas tree. Did not take up much room (just in front of the 2nd bedroom door) and it looked fabulous. My sisters were disappointed that I had chosen it as a part of my inheritance from our Mother. Both wanted it … NAHDA!!!!!

KLJ – When DH and I were first married; I was surprised that ‘they’ did not put up a Christmas tree until Christmas Eve and then left it up until The Epiphany. We put ours up shortly after Thanksgiving (the Saturday of the 1st week of December; and, that sucker comes down the day after Christmas (but, at least before the New Year). Like throwing out the old year before the New Year comes in. We had several discussions about which tradition we’d follow. Our neighbors down the road leave theirs up; and turn it on at night for a long time after Christmas. I figured that neither one of them wanted to take it down ‘too soon’.
I made a 15-bean soup (used dry beans – never had before). I was concerned that they were still hard a as a rock the next day after soaking all night; but, I cooked them. Problem was I used the only soup cooker I had; and burnt it. I did not think to pour it out before I stirred it … so it was ruined! I was so upset – DH tried to make me feel better; but, the weather was cold and we were looking forward to have soup. I threw the pot out, too; and, bought one with a heavy bottom. The old one had bowed up in the middle.

Lenora

Becca high five!

Katla good question about the boys?

Margaret

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

CJ - we are trying sooooooo hard. Now DH is locked out of his bt email address because I tried to make a complaint that way. Twitter is full of complaints. Whole forums devoted to how s### they are. Now we can't get into the website at all to check bills or get sport or anything. Two emails we found through Google bounced back. The one to the CEO might have made it through. This is a national company and has a monopoly on the infrastructure. Complete and utter b÷××=$#@#. We will see if they ring us back tomorrow. Don't hold your breath. I tried to do a chat thing and that didn't work. Nothing works. :sad:

Heather UK

I know someonewho called the local media and the response was lighting fast after the story came out.
CJ

We don't even want to discuss today. Thank you to whomever said you could list "binge" as an eating choice. It's too embarrassing to put down what I really binged on but at least I'm honest about the calorie intake.... *sigh* And yesterday I walked 8 miles.

ACTUALLY I think that my activity yesterday led to my binging today because I didn't eat back enough calories.

In other news it has rained here in Houston land and for some odd reason my watermelon seed refuses to germinate.

Marcelyn

Hey all, hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring. I am hoping for some sage advice here. I love the app, and have been logging for about three weeks now. I am 58, 5 foot 8. It is really, really hard, and I don't seem to be losing much weight (2 pounds). BUT I am now aware, finally, of how much I was eating before. My goal is to lose 30 pounds and get my fitness back...nine years ago I had a bout with breast cancer, which I obviously survived, but I feel I'm only getting back my real self the last year or two. During chemo, I gained 20 pounds in two weeks and it has never come off!!! I want to be in shape to have more fun and do outdoor stuff, like swimming and riding (which I used to love). SO: water, cardio 3X week, strength 2X week, careful portion control. Does that work for all of you?? Claire

senjy wrote: »

Hey all, hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring. I am hoping for some sage advice here. I love the app, and have been logging for about three weeks now. I am 58, 5 foot 8. It is really, really hard, and I don't seem to be losing much weight (2 pounds). BUT I am now aware, finally, of how much I was eating before. My goal is to lose 30 pounds and get my fitness back...nine years ago I had a bout with breast cancer, which I obviously survived, but I feel I'm only getting back my real self the last year or two. During chemo, I gained 20 pounds in two weeks and it has never come off!!! I want to be in shape to have more fun and do outdoor stuff, like swimming and riding (which I used to love). SO: water, cardio 3X week, strength 2X week, careful portion control. Does that work for all of you?? Claire

As a friend said to me it takes awhile to put the weight on but we expect it to go away quicker. Never really thought of it that way before. Just keep working on it you will see the results. Until I started logging the food I was eating I had no idea how bad some of it was. I have been on the maintaining side for several years. Hang in there you have a plan.

Anne from WI

Claire: Losing two pounds in three weeks is PROGRESS! Portion control and calorie counting are essential. Exercise is the third piece of the triangle. You are making progress and doing the right things to be successful. Congratulations!


DD's Brother-in-Law is in the hospital on oxygen and not doing well. His prognosis is poor. He's in his mid-thirties, and his wife is pregnant with #2. Please keep this family in your prayers.

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

Betty, I have transplanted roses before. They do have deep roots, but will survive even if you cannot get all the roots. Roses need full sun, no crowding to avoid fungus diseases (air circulation is good), and are "heavy feeders" (need lots of compost! or fertilizer if you go that route) and need frequent watering at the base. So I usually throw a few shovel fulls of compost into the hole before I put the rose in. Be sure to plant it at the same height it was. And apply 2" or more of mulch to keep the weeds down around it.

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

Good Evening Ladies,

KJL, great idea on the morning ride/run. Way to go.

Heather, omg now I am really getting excited about your trip. When do you go?

Barbie, you and Becca have discussed the plastic bags that you get at grocery stores. Our Women of the Moose group is going to do a yearlong project using those bags to make crocheted mats. They can be used by homeless to sit on or shield from rain. I don't know the size yet as we haven't started making them but I'm saving my bags. It takes quite a few to make each mat.

Becca, congrats on getting below 230. Keep up the good work.

Skworon, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. The first suggestion is to not think of this as a diet cause we've all failed at those. This is for many of us, a lifestyle change to a new life of healthy eating and exercise. Even when we reach our goal weight it's a good idea to stay here and keep logging. Come often and post when you want. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

Katla, ewwww I don’t know if I could watch foot surgery unless I was wasted. It’s easier for me to see something or an injury on someone else.

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

Yvonne, you have a good rule about buying fabric, BUT they will only go out of business once. LOL I saw that today for the first time as there is no Hancock’s near me.

Marcelyn, I love the story about your grandmother’s recipes.

MicheleNC, I had to laugh about the plants not blooming and needing to be moved. That sounds like things around this house.

Barbie, I guess your friend doesn’t know that people have to take new cars back to the shop to repair things???? LOL

Joyce, I admit I was laughing about you and your Christmas tree. What can I say?

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.

I got behind again today. I went out of town on a day trip with a friend. We went to see her Aunt in a town about 1 1/2 hours away. She cooked us the best country dinner for lunch with Fried Chicken, fresh corn, green beans, fresh sliced tomatoes and cornbread. Yes, I ate a little of all of it and did go over on calories today. But OMG it was delicious!!!! And I savored every bite. I’ll catch up tomorrow while the handy man is here. He called tonight to confirm. I'm exhausted and headed for bed.
I hope all of you have 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

DJ in Myrtle Beach SC thank you for your encouraging words! I am finally "getting it" and its paying off. ((((hugs))))
Becca
Oregon

Hi all! I'm turning 50 in T-minus 39 days - am I close enough to join your group? I've strolled through your posts and you look like a fun group! My goals for April are to meet my next DietBet weigh in which will bring me into Onederland for the first time since 1999! To get there I need to meet my other subgoals of tracking my food, sticking to the low glycemic diet that works best for me, and getting in at least 8,000 steps a day.

Looking forward to getting to know you all better!

Hugs,

Rene aka gabby

Michele, "beat the tar out of something" is just an expression that means give it a good pounding. It's a euphemism for harsher words like doo-doo or Hades. We sometimes say tarnation, too.

Hope that helps.