WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016

Did a "Transform your Body by Brooke Burke" DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a bosu DVD

pip - talk about the Energizer bunny! That's you! Do you EVER stop??? So proud of you

Karen in VA - I remember making my own fruit roll up a while ago. See, I don't have a dehydrator. But the fruit sheets that I made were so, so good. I pureed the fruit and then spread it REAL THIN on wax (or maybe it was parchment) paper and put it in the oven REAL LOW overnight. hmmm - I'd probably partially rehydrate it. I would think that would be better than adding applesauce. Actually, friends of Jessica's are supposed to be here in a few weeks. I'll make a key lime cake for them and then probably try this. Gotta have something decent! Now to figure out what to serve for dinner. I'm thinking that I'll make these lasagna cups but this time try making them in a min-muffin tin. Maybe for dinner we'll have beer butt chicken.

Debbie - one time I fell off a treadmill. I think I was going backwards. Was I ever embarrassed! Even Vince said the other day "boy, it takes longer for me to heal now. When I was 20 it would take 2 or 3 days. Now it takes 2 or 3 WEEKS" So be good to yourself

Kim - what I found was even after a year or two, there were times when it was still good to go to an instructor. Even without realizing it, sometimes I didn't have my shoulder back far enough or spread my legs wide enough (girls! get thy thoughts out of the gutter now! And that includes you, pip, too!). So it was always good to go back to an instructor.

OK ladies - maybe you all have ideas. We're going to have a pool social again this year. Remember last year we had the guy who drew the caricatures? We really don't want to have him again so soon, can you think of any other type of "entertainment" we could have? It has to be something that can be done outside or inside if it rains. Part of me is wondering if a juggler wouldn't work. Any other ideas? I'd love to have the magician, but I remember it was $350 for 1-1/2 hrs. We're on a pretty limited budget. Then again, I keep asking Vince to look up who much we spent for the guy who did the caricatures. I know that we gave him extra because he stayed extra long.

Paulina - welcome! Awesome loss, you certainly had the motivation and did it. Keep coming back, we need your motivation and will give you lots, too.

Heather - now you and Penny don't get into too much trouble, ya hear???? Looking forward to lots and lots of pictures. The one thing that I don't like about wearing a swim cap is that when I take it off, my hair is so "packed down". Does this happen to you?

Carey - There are times when I'm kneeling down and my hamstrings just cramp up like nothing at all. What a pain, even if the pain does go away in a minute or two. I try to stretch them every day but that doesn't seem to help a whole lot. I guess it would be much worse if I didn't stretch them. When I take the extremepump class, they always start the class so late and I can't ask Vince to wait for me, it's nice enough of him to drive me so I don't feel it's right to ask him to wait. So I wind up missing the stretching portion (boo).

Joyce - fruit leather is pureed fruit that has been dried. It usually comes in a strip, although I have seen it in rolls. I haven't had that type in a LONG time since it usually contains added sugars. Last year Jessica invited people to her Thanksgiving dinner by facebook. Honestly, I don't do facebook every day and Vince doesn't do it at all, so it was a few days before I ever got the message. For me, if she had emailed me, I probably would have seen it sooner.

artistsandie - welcome! tell us more about yourself. Are you an artist? What sort of medium do you use?

virginiaislander - welcome! tell us more about yourself.

Welcome everyone new!

Charleen - awesome weight loss. You're on your way now!

Sylvia - hope everything's OK


Exercised then Vince went to the dentist. He was afraid that I'd start the machine to cut the weeds by myself so he asked me not to do anything. I wanted to go in the pool but instead I put down weed killer. He came home and we cut more of the weeds at the top of our property. Did that for about 3 hours. I tell you, wouldn't surprise me if I got in 20,000 steps because as he was cutting the weeds, I'd bend down (good ab work), pick them up, then walk them across the property to dump on the lot next to us (there isn't a house or anything there, just weeds). It just goes so much faster if one person cuts and the other person picks up the weeds. I had to do both yesterday so I don't think I got as much done as we got done today. Looking better. Just not sure how to get the weeds off the dirt mound. I REALLY would like to get that land up there leveled off. Now in to have dinner.

Praying for Becca, the doctors and nurses, and of course her husband

Had spaghetti squash yesterday. Haven't had that in a long time.

Marcelyn - prelog at least one item for each day that you are gone. then you won't lose your streak

Penny and Heather - how exciting!!!!

jane - I bet that was scary but I know that you'll change your diet. What kind of changes will you have to make? Less protein?

Michele in NC

Mary great to see you back and in a good place physically. Always an inspiration.

Welcome to all the new members. This is a great group of ladies.

Pip thinking of buying a bike any recommendations. Budget wise max I can spend is $200. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Becca my thoughts have been with you and your DH today.

Love to hear about everyones success. Keeps me motivated to make good decisions. I think maintenance has been tougher on me than I thought it would be.

Anne from Wisconsin

Stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 10.05min, 15.3amph, 136mhr, 2.5mi = 116c
OTHER- PHYSICAL THERAPY @ gym- 45min, 8 stretches, 1-2sets of 15 some w/5lb weights using bosu ball, 3sets of planks on ball, = 168c
ride gym 2 wk, via yakima loop- 52.20min, 13.1amph, 123ahr, 146mhr, 11.4mi = 467c
Ride wk 2 hm- 52.23min, 11.8amph, 144mhr, 10.3mi = 429c
Total cal 1180

Lenora Thanks

Michele in NC giggling about beer butt chicken. ummmm - about the entertainment, I don't know if an audience participation theme would work...I have never been to one of those social painting parties, but they sound fun to me...I guess some people loathe them, but I don't know why.

HeatherUK & Penny I am ridiculously excited about your rendezvous in Longyearbyen. Vicarious thrill!

Mary Thanks! that makes sense. Now I am going to look up kettlebells and see what that is all about. Learning still, going to do my homework before starting.

Becca & Joyce Thinking of you with your wounds and stones. Sending healing thoughts.

Cheri Know you are working hard to get your daughter settled in Midlothian this week, hope it is all going well!

I am sorry to have a temporary brain fart as to who the woman is facing a wider excision due to the positive arm biopsy, but am thinking of you as well.

Gloria I know something about liver enzymes. Of course liver enzymes can be elevated for lots of reasons (just ask Becca) but the mild enzyme elevation discussed in this forum probably is due to fatty liver and is reversible with weight (fat) loss. It isn't really dangerous, just a red flag that one's liver is full of fat. Like a goose or a duck being force fed so humans can have foie gras. It means that probably the heart and other organs are being crowded by fat, too.

Karen in Virginia

Gloria...my liver enzymes were through the roof 9 months ago. I was actually told a couple of years ago that I had fatty liver, but the doc never told me that it was serious, so fast forward to last august and it has now become cirrhosis and I better do something now. I changed my diet completely....no fat, sugar, or pretty much red meat either, because the liver has to work too hard to digest it and started excersising. It is reversing its self slowly. The horrendous pain is gone and Im not exhausted all the time. The worst symptom was the foggy brain. I really thought I was developing alzheimers, but it is because your body is slowly being choked to death by fat. I finally feel like Im thinking clearly again. Also stay away from sugar because fatty liver make you more susceptible to diabetes. You can turn this around, but it can become dangerous if you ignore it for too long. I was not a drinker so mine was caused strictly because of bad eating habits and being a sloth for most of my life. Its tough to change everything about your life at once, but the alternative was a liver transplant or death. Not much of a choice. Good luck to you and just remember it can be reversed and you can get your health back.


CJ.....thanks sooo much for the welcome and kind words. If I can help someone realize that this difficult journey, can be accomplished, and help share some of my knowledge that Ive aquired along the way.....I am so happy to do so. I know it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes the grown-ups could use some help too.

Paulina , Addy Washington.

Pip- Congratulations! You are doing awesome!

Yes Fatty Liver disease can be reversed, in fact rather quickly. I dropped my first 22 pounds and my liver pannel was 99% better. Also at my 75+ loss I was no longer in need of blood pressure medications. Now at 188 loss my joints are so much better, much less pain. I have much more energy and my outlook on life is great. I no longer fear chairs, airplane seat belts and going out in public. The road to healthy living is a moment to moment choice, it's about loving and caring for yourself.

Michele: If you're having a pool party, how about hiring a musician to play. I'm thinking tropical thoughts and ukelele or guitar comes to mind, but it could be anything fun and "beachy."

Pip: I am in awe of your riding miles. You are a star.

Becca: If you check in, know that I've been thinking about you and your DH all day long. I hope things have gone well today.


I'm going to a new eye doctor tomorrow morning. I will have to pay, as my insurance doesn't cover this aspect of health. My current/previous eye doctor told me that I have a genetic condition that could lead to blindness, and told me pretty much out of the blue without much of any explanation. I want the new doctor to talk to me about that possibility. If I have good communications with her, I'll be happy to keep her "on my team." BTW, I wear glasses but have no serious eye health problems now that I know about.

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

Michele, I like Katla's idea of a musician, maybe someone teaching a hula dance?

Yeah, where is Chris???? Did she run off with that guy during the night and they are in Europe some where????

Allie, you are one of the most precious people I know. Your familie's nonacceptance of the house is not your fault. You have not failed them. You did not fail them as a Mom. It's just that no matter what we teach our kids when they are in our care at home, they don't always stay with those ways. You were and still am a fantastic Mom. You provided that house, spent hours on your hands and knees to prepare it, even gave up your own bed. If you want to talk about some one failing, they have failed you. They need to honor you for what they have, even if it is less than what they want. How many people would be so grateful to have that house. Give yourself a big hug and tell yourself that you are good and that you love yourself even though not all the people around you seem to.

Becca, how are things going???????? We are all thinking of you.

I look at the cruise map link and it just doesn't seem like Heather's ship can be where it is right now, which is also the place it has looked like it has been all day, and get up to penny's tomorrow at 11. Of course I don't know the time difference. I have also looked at the webcam Penny gave us and it sure looks cloudy and rainy. But I do see rays of sunshine. Penny, can you give us any idea in that web cam where you live??? Can you tell we all are excited about this trip and are all living vicariously through you two?

It was only in the 80's today but boy did it seem hot. I dread this summer. Water, water, water. I fixed a really good meatloaf and Charlie just didn't like it. But I haven't found much that he really liked in a long time. His appitite is still the pits.

Love You all, Joyce, Indiana who is really wondering how Sylvia is. Doe anyone have her email?

morning ladies~
Joyce~thank you so much for your kind words.. had me in tears...and your right I have no control over them now..I know my daughter and grandaughter love me,but there isn't anything more I can do for them..I will be in the background and when they need me I will be there.
I know i am excited to hear about Penny and Heather's adventures and lots of pictures..we are living vicariously through them.. wishing we were all there
Jean asked me to watch Faith thursday through monday next week.so I will she will be giving me spending money for doing this as they would have to pay a companion big bucks to stay.. so that money will be stashed for the trip
I to have macular degeneration and am taking a supplement daily..

So it's 4ish in the morning and I'm up AGAIN.
I had a thyroidectomy in December and it seems like my body wants to wake up so I can take my Synthroid now and then go back to sleep. I admit that I seem to sleep better after. I'm kind of achy from the water aerobics. I don't hurt, I just feel like I've worked really hard. My hip on on side is sore and my ankle on the other side is sore so it's difficult to get comfortable.
Which is why it's 4ish in the morning and I'm up AGAIN.

beth my heart is breaking for your DS prom experience. Mean girls and crying girls are the worst. My DD spent the day after prom crying and sleeping and I feared she was not going to get over her disappointment (nowhere near an experience like your sons) but she did power through and IS looking ahead to happier festivities. Is everything well with his college choice and scholarship news???

I have nothing to report about the result of coworkers diaciplinary hearing. She tried to come after me when she heard that I was a part of the investigation. She said if she lost her job that was all on me. I held my ground and didn't speak to her. One hour later she came to me again (I grabbed my phone to record it this time) and she was a totally different person. Told me she was sorry she said she was taking responsibility for her actions. I was shocked by her reversal but I said "thank you". Someone obviously cleared the air with her and gave her better talking points!!! Talk about awkward we are working all day together and have a retirement party performance to give tonight!!!! Yeah we have to sing together tonight!!!!
I WILL MAKE GOOD FOOD CHOICES TODAY. NYKAREN

MORNING PEEPERS

Karen in VA ... My son went to the prom ... No daughters here... He's relieved it's over!

Karen in NY ... Full steam ahead for college in Nashville ... No, scholarships were less than hoped for, but we are going to do our best to help him. I try not to think about the expense since it makes my stomach hurt!

Back to reading the posts ...

Beth near Buffalo