WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016
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Happy Sunday to All! I went all winter without a cold and woke up with a very sore throat and sneezing on Saturday. Have been eating like crazy and must put a stop to it.
Lenora ~ Congrats on your weight loss and smaller sizes.
Lisa ~ Kuddos to you and your DH on your new business venture.
Kim ~ Sounds like you had a long work day with the garden club fund raiser. Hope y'all made lots of money. I cut my knock out roses back to dead wood and they are finally coming back out.
I have never been to any of my high school reunions. They are having the 50th this year and I probably won't attend that either. I haven't been to any of my college reunions either as I didn't graduate with the class I started out with. Got married during my Senior year and finished about 3 years later.
All this talk about anger and depression is making me depressed!
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Carol - Sorry you aren't feeling up to par. Sending good thots and prayers that you feel better and more sunny-side-up quickly.
Janetr okc0 -
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Reflections last chapter The Dance of Anger.
When I do decide to make a conscious change in a relationship she suggests choose one thing I plan to carry out calmly. There may be counter moves so be ready and stay on course. I think it is important to accept the result that happens too. If you it is a complex relationship like I have with DS I realize there will be steps forwards and set backs. Just like in trying to lose weight. If I am clear in what I am trying to accomplish it helps. It is becoming clear what I can and cannot do for him as he struggles.
She suggests thinking of one to two ways I react with family member and see if I can react to them in a noncritical nonjudgmental way and not try to change them. This is a tall order for me. With DS I plan to convey I believe he is capable of sorting out where he will live and he has enough money to get himself started. (He is asking us for more money to help him out.) In the past we thought we were helping him by readily agreeing to his requests. It robbed him of the chance to problem solve.
I know I will have to work hard at holding myself from wanting to give him more advice.
I think of the baby wren I watched who so desperately wanted to get back into the nest once he/she fell out. It was his/her time. The parents did watch out for their young by trying to keep away what dangers they could, but they did not help him/her get back in the nest. I did not intervene either. Time for me to learn this lesson too.
Margaret 1 -
Hello everyone, I am really excited to find a support group that is for woman over 50 years of age. I want to get this extra weight off before I become old and sick, I know that I haven't any control over becoming older but I don't want to be old and sick. I look forward to the future with all of you. abru161 in Vt.1
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A little sore today. We were out all day yesterday doing yard work. Burned a lot of calories though chopping limbs and braking then up, then raking. There's still a lot to do in the yard but today will be a take it easier day for me. Have a great Sunday everyone.1
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Hello everyone. It's a beautiful day here. We spent the night at the lake last night.
I'm sorry I have not posted the last few days. I'm sorry I made you worry. Things have been great. Getting better every day. Yesterday a friend came over and fixed my kiln while other friends moved my display furniture from my studio to the co-op gallery. People have been so nice.
I'm working to get stronger, especially on my right side. I still can't turn door knobs or open jars, or throw pots. I've been going to the studio every day though, and have done a little slab work. My vision may have changed a little bit, so I need new glasses. Everything else is working great. I'm supposed to get to drive again this week. I've missed my favorite morning time with the kids. I've been walking more. Not using my fitbit again yet though. It's been dead for weeks. Time to get it charged up and ready.
Yesterday my friend who came to fix the kiln told us he saw huge fields of yellow turnip blossoms on his way in, so we drove over to have a look. They were beautiful! I've never seen anything like it. IF i could figure out how to get photos on my new computer, I would post one. I still can't make Windows 10 work right.
Gotta go. Take care!
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Sylvia ~ So good to hear from you and to know you are making good progress. We are all rooting for you.2
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mollywhippet wrote: »Hello everyone. It's a beautiful day here. We spent the night at the lake last night.
I'm sorry I have not posted the last few days. I'm sorry I made you worry. Things have been great. Getting better every day. Yesterday a friend came over and fixed my kiln while other friends moved my display furniture from my studio to the co-op gallery. People have been so nice.
I'm working to get stronger, especially on my right side. I still can't turn door knobs or open jars, or throw pots. I've been going to the studio every day though, and have done a little slab work. My vision may have changed a little bit, so I need new glasses. Everything else is working great. I'm supposed to get to drive again this week. I've missed my favorite morning time with the kids. I've been walking more. Not using my fitbit again yet though. It's been dead for weeks. Time to get it charged up and ready.
Yesterday my friend who came to fix the kiln told us he saw huge fields of yellow turnip blossoms on his way in, so we drove over to have a look. They were beautiful! I've never seen anything like it. IF i could figure out how to get photos on my new computer, I would post one. I still can't make Windows 10 work right.
Gotta go. Take care!
Sylvia
Sylvia - so very thrilled to hear you are doing so well. Praying you will continue to improve each day. Please know how much we care and send positive thots for you and your family.
Janetr okc0 -
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I would like to join the group. My goal is to loose 20 pounds. I spin 2 to 3 times a week and do some fun strength training 2 a week with a great group of friends. I have terrible eating habits, and it has finally caught up with me I've probably gained 12 pounds in the past year.0
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Joyce: Popularity is transient and good friends are a treasure. I've never received an invitation to a high school reunion. Next year will be the 50th. I wonder whether I'll get an invitation to that, and doubt it. My graduating class was over 700 and I was something of a wallflower. :ohwell:
Deblyh: Welcome to a great group.
Penny:
I share this viewpoint.But let me shout from the rooftops: the notion that it's still possible to chip away at myself and improve who I am, even though I'm 60, comes largely from you ladies. :flowerforyou: You're so inspiring!
Sylvia: Thank you for letting us know how you're doing! I hope to see you post frequently. I missed you. The turnip filed is beautiful. :flowerforyou:
I got a text from DD this morning and things are getting worse for her DBIL and for the family. They have been told that this will have a fatal outcome but going through the process is slow and terrible for them all. Her DBIL has been unconscious for several days. I hope he is not in pain. Those who love him are in terrible pain as they live through the process that will certainly end in the death and loss of thier loved one.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
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Hello everyone. My name is Debbie, I am definitely over 50 and in fact over 60. I would love to join you as I again need some motivation to try and get this weight off. It has been a struggle for too long now. Are you taking new members? It's always nice to share with those who can relate. I am a happily retired Grandma whose goal is to get healthy for fun senior adventures. If you would like to add me I go by Deblyh. Thank you. I hope you will keep coming back and join in the conversation. You are a member as soon as you post something. I came to MFP at age 62 after decades of trying to lose weight and keep it off. I lost the weight I wanted to lose and now I keep coming back for the support and encouragement to make sure I don't put the weight back on. I walk a lot and go to line dance classes. I recently started lifting weights.
Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 
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Thank you everyone for your welcome, thoughts and support! I really appreciate it. It's interesting at 58 to find myself completely alone and attempting to reinvent myself. Not the future that I envisioned 20 yrs ago, but life happens, and we just have to adapt & deal with it.
A large company bought the firm that I worked for and laid off my entire department and most of the company (again, just have to deal with it!). I have interviews at 2 places this week, and am digging through my closet to find interview clothes. Despite daily workouts at the gym & adhering to my diet religiously, my weight is just not moving! Has anyone found any successful plans or strategies to jump start weight loss?
Janetr, glad your GD made it home safely& hope that her wrist heals well.
Lisa, safe drive home!
Heather, I hope you enjoy your visit with your DCGs
Karen, thanks for the heads up on the Costco chicken bake!
Penny, agree re self esteem
Lenora, congratulations!
It looks like spring may have finally arrived here! It is a beautiful sunny day, and 65 at 11 am. Have a great day everyone!
Pollance, just outside of Boston.1 -
well I went grocery shopping and ,this pollen here in Ct. is a 12 out of 12 ,I am not feeling wonderful..
my girlfriend who works at the Berkley College of music up in Boston ,just dropped by, brought me a beautiful bouquet of tulips, munson's truffles(which I will promply bring to work) and a beautiful card, with a 100.00 visa gift card in it.. why she does it ,is beyond me, I help out her mom down the street,every once in awhile and bring the garbage can in once a week. but much appreicated..
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I got a text from DD this morning and things are getting worse for her DBIL and for the family. They have been told that this will have a fatal outcome but going through the process is slow and terrible for them all. Her DBIL has been unconscious for several days. I hope he is not in pain. Those who love him are in terrible pain as they live through the process that will certainly end in the death and loss of thier loved one.
Had your DD's brother-in-law been ill or was there an accident or something. Brings back the painful loss of my nephew in February. Almost the exact same scenario. He was 27. My heart goes out to the entire family. (((Hugs)))
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pollance two simple things that may jumpstart weight loss drink 8 glasses of water everyday....you will be running to the bathroom a lot!
Also try eating an apple before lunch and dinner, for some reason this slowed me down and kept me from overeating at both meals.
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You know what amazes me about all you wonderful women on this thread? It's supposed to be a 50 and older group right? Most of you look like you are so much younger. I mean the ladies on this thread rock it. Just sayin'4
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morning peeps -
lagopus- yes, i do hide it well, i'm a great actress
kirby is off, today he's supposed to run 7 mi i think.
later
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Hi gals,
CJ – my longest term girl friend was a waste water manager – she’s retired a number of years ago….
Debbie, Abru161, djsolich – welcome!
Lisa – with all your good ideas that warehouse will be a huge money generator very soon…
Margaret – I think both is correct plants need good drainage, and loose soil and the soil is a microsystem that it is good to keep intact…. So in my personal situation, I till an area that is very thick clay and am working in compost to get the soil to a better consistency, and in my raised beds that have soil I have amended for 20 years, so I do non-till and layer compost on the top.
Sylvia – so glad you are doing so well! And that so many are stepping up to help. The turnips are beautiful, I have never seen them grow.
Katla – my heart breaks for you and your family
Pollace – my niece lives outside of Boston she is going to MCPHS
There is a lot of pollen in the air and here things have bloomed very heavily I think because while we are still in drought conditions we have gotten more rain this season than any of the last 4 winters, while I don’t deal with many allergy issues (Lucky me); Levi is – itchy, and can’t seem to settle so is not getting good sleep poor baby - I have been grooming him more and have him on a kids allergy pill (as recommended by the vet) It’s hard to see our fur babies deal with things they don’t understand.
Kim from N. California
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My son replied to my text :drinker: and I have booked a hotel in the city centre for one night in May. That means we can just walk around, have a drink and choose our favourite curry house.
He said it was "Awesome" that I am going up there to see him. :laugh:
Pleased I have made the effort and it was largely through being reminded of him on here by something someone wrote that I stirred into action.
Got a bit of gardening done this afternoon. Next door neighbour came round to explain about the noise they are making. They are extending their kitchen. ........ They have two young children and I broached the idea of paying the elder one to water our pots when we are on our cruise in June. He said they would do it for nothing, but I think it's quite nice to give an 11 year old the chance to earn a bit of pocket money. The neighbours are fairly new, so I didn't feel I could just ask them to do it. We haven't been socialising, but they are very nice, though younger than us.
Sylvia - glad to see you back and making progress. You gave us all quite a scare!
Love to all. Heather UK1 -
Aw, Heather, that's wonderful. So glad you did it. You will both enjoy it. Good job.
Janetr okc0 -
Heather, so glad you will be seeing your son soon. Thanks for the input about my son, you may be right about the autism spectrum. We have a close relationship which I am grateful for, but I guess all I can do now is continue to guide and pray that things will workout for him.
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Sylvia glorious!
Katla prayers for all!
Kim thanks for the tip. I am trying some new gardening techniques this year so I open to trying new ways!0 -
Lawmiller - is it Laurie? - I couldn't remember who it was (I have a terrible trouble with names) Yes, thank you for the reminder. I hope we will have a fun time.
This group is "Awesome" !!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
Heather UK0 -
Hello from the Canadian prairies. I had to find this group again, having had good intentions but fallen off my wagon for the umpteenth time. My last posts were back in summer last year!!! After putting feet to scale this morning I made a decision that I MUST weigh, measure, move, and journal EVERYTHING! It is the ONLY way to be successful at changing one's lifestyle. It also helps to blog and support each others' journeys to a healthy life. My goal is to reach my goal weight by the time I retire 2 years from now at age 60. No time to put it off. No more excuses. That being said, thank you for keeping this group going BarbieCat. Thank you also to Penny, Lisa, Karen NY (water advice), Heather UK, Janetr (japanese meme was priceless), Miriamwithcats (pruning suggestions were awesome), Margaret Turk, Peach (hope you feel better soon), Kimses MA, Abra161 (welcome to the group), lawmiller (hope you recover from your yard work), Sylvia (feel better), djsolich (I envy your 20 lb togo goal), Katla NW Oregon, Pollanee from Boston, grandmallie, pipcd and Kim from N Calif for ALL of your posts and encouragement.
Came across an interesting cookie recipe this morning (shared by a nutritionist). Chocolate chip cookies with chickpeas and cranberries. Interesting ingredients. I will test this out and if they turn out, I'll let you know and post the recipe.
Aleta, Manitoba Canada1 -
Sooooo enjoying everyone's wisdom and stories about gardening. Here's the view outside my guestroom after 36 straight hours of gentle, but wet, spring SNOW!
Note tree branches straining under the heavy snow. A few have broken off around my building. Fortunately, in my neighborhood, no power lines or cars were affected. Have seen on the news that it's been a problem in several Denver neighborhoods.
The crew has just finished shoveling our sidewalks, but I honestly can't get motivated to pull on boots, coat, hat and gloves to walk the 2 blocks to the gym. Will stay in and do a Pilates program while watching sports.
Yesterday was 'fun with the instantpot pressure cooker' day. Made a very savory vegetable/chicken stock from scratch in less than an hour. Mixed it all with my immersion blender and added some leftover cooked boneless, skinless chicken I had the good sense to stash in the freezer. Finished with some southwestern green chilis..... yummmm~
Then, I made a souffle with some deli ham and provolone cheese. Enough leftover for dinner today. Not leaving well enough alone, I then got bright idea to make brownies from a mix, substituting tofu for the oil. Egad! DH, the skinny one can ignore them for days. I'm tempted every time I go into the kitchen, so have bagged the remainder and stuck them into the back of the freezer. My sweet tooth will have to be content with mint tea.
Now, I'm wishing I had kept the egg shells! Will the egg shell/banana peel tip work with potted plants?
Being snowed in makes me long for Hawaii that much more. Counting the days till May 9th. Spoke with a good friend yesterday who has a condo in my building and reports that it's a sellers' market. I've lost enough inches in bust and waist that I need to replace the top part of my tanktini. May do some online shopping today.
First, some exercise --
Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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