WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016
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I'm new to "community". How do I find this group without looking all over the place when I log on?0
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kat0209, so glad you joined. Now at least if your patience is tested, you won't be as alone.
Charlie has promised me that if he feels OK that he will take a walk with me tomorrow. We have two malls here in town. One the original is pretty much doctor's offices and antique stores now and that is the mall walker place. He used to walk 3 miles a day. It is essential for his Parkinson's. So that is my goal to get him there tomorrow. Even if we walk 1/2 mile, it's better than what he has done. Plus his appointment with the neurologist is Monday and he needs to be able to tell him that he has started again.
Joyce, Indiana1 -
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CJ: Mexican Train is a game played with dominoes. Our family loves to play.
No Excuses: After I retired I was a mess health-wise. My first venture toward better health was to take a yoga class from a local woman. I stayed with her classes for a couple of years, but she eventually needed a regular job to help support her family. Somewhere along the way I found MFP and began counting calories. The two together made a miracle for me. After my yoga teacher had to go to a regular job I found that there were yoga classes at a local fitness club and I joined. That is where I take yoga now. :flowerforyou:
Riding lesson tomorrow! Yay! The weather is lousy and I'm grateful there is an arena available so that I can ride and be dry no matter what the weather is like, but I'd sure like to go for a ride outside. :ohwell:
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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joyce- I'm so glad that Charlie is improving. It was nice to hear the love he is showing you
Janetr - Charro is so cute! She looks like she's very comfortable!
Mary from Minnesota1 -
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Thanks! I'm glad there are people who are kind enough to help me. Not sure how all this works but trying to learn.2 -
Women over 50, that's me....
The weight has crept on, and is stubbornly hard to get rid of. It is impeding some of my activities and I must get rid of it. I hope reading others journey comments will be motivating. I know consistency and tenacity are key!4 -
I will call Becca later today if we don't hear from her. Hopefully she has just been busy and all is ok.
Gloria - love and HUGS to all3 -
Morning, all... raining outside, but checked on Marcelyn's Houston area and only a few scattered flurries headed her way this morning. We can always use it in the desert side of Texas, just needs to be slow. When it's coming down in buckets, it just runs off again.
The DH came in to town last night, and is sleeping the sleep of the justifiably tired. No word from the folks where he applied for the job, so he's resigning himself to doing what he's doing now until the right thing comes along. I'm torn--I want him to be doing what he wants to do, but we can't afford to do all the renovations to the warehouse without his wages... 'tis a conundrum.
But for now, it's nearly 4 a.m., 'bout to start on my second cup of coffee, and it's time to get some work done.
Love y'all...
Lisa in damp West Texas1 -
NO_Excuses_515 wrote: »
Karen/Virginia – I know exactly what you mean about this group. I find it very inspiring, but I’ve been posting on and off for about a year and I often wonder when I will feel like part of the group.
Linda/IA
Linda/IA I lived in one tiny town in Nebraska until I was 18. I didn't have to learn how to be the "new kid", because I never was. Now that I think back, I realize how it must have been for my friends that moved to our town in 4th grade or 7th grade, or how the country girls felt coming in to town for high school after being in their rural schools through 8th grade.
Their are 7 women from my graduating high school class that are my soul sisters...and only one of them started kindergarten with me. So I kinda think it's my turn to be the new girl and find out how to fit in. I think I am on my way to being "soul sisters" with the women on this forum and that it is already enriching my life and making my journey to optimal health easier, regardless of how intimidating a Big Fat Forum is to an introvert who is not a Chatty Cathy by nature. It's making me stretch. It's a good hurt. Hang in there with me, won't you?
Kim for your nephew
Janetr I love Charro, what a little poser...
G'Morning, Friends!
Karen in Virginia
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morning ladies~
slept pretty well and have a load of laundry in and we will go down to feed DFIL with Killer lol that is what the residents call Homer the poodle mix,but they so enjoy having come down we bring down on the weekends..
Dont know what the day brings but Tom and I are going to see Mary Chapin Carpenter tonight in NorthHampton Ma. tonight.. this is the concert he is really looking forward too so I am glad about that...
Just Loved the picture of Penny and Heather, can't wait to hear about there adventures...2 -
Had a nice time at the party. Had lots of buffers (other people to talk to) had gorgeous weather and a glass of red wine (rare for me).
Spoke with one lady curious about my weight loss and she really wouldn't let the topic go. So I pulled out my phone and I showed her MFP and told her the reason I am able to keep at it was you all cause logging walking are a big part but sharing with you a has made the difference with m
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Glo ~ Congrats on the weight loss. You are doing great!
Janet ~ Charro is a cutie. Would love to see her when she is not hiding her face.
NYKaren ~ Glad you enjoyed your party.
Welcome to all the new comers!
Cleaned most of the carpets yesterday and took the Pom to get his nails clipped. Will do laundry today and try watering the Zoysia that is dying on one side of the yard.
Carol3 -
Just ordered zoysia grass plugs to fill in the top part of our yard. We used plugs to grow it in our front yard. A lot of work but much cheaper than sod. Hope we have the energy to plant when it arrives.1
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Hi folks!
Just got Internet back!
We had a fabulous day with Penny and her husband, who were such attentive and generous hosts.
My only problem was that I was too excited to sleep at all the night before, so I was really not my usual self. I hope Penny can forgive me . At the museum my sea legs and exhaustion meant I was tipping over sideways!
We saw pretty much all of Longyearbyen on a walking tour with Penny, including the lovely church, the old coal mines, the government buildings, the school, the Olympic sized swimming pool and the shops. We went to the museum and met up with Penny's DH who drove us around the farther reaches to see bird life, reindeer, husky dogs, a seed bank and tracking stations. Plus glorious scenery from a high up spot and deep snow. She even asked us back for chilli that evening.
Later we tried to find my lost hat at the Institute, but to no avail. As they brought us back to the ship at 8pm it started to sleet, but in general the weather was pretty OK.
Today she texted me to say she has found my hat!
Altogether an incredible experience. Truly unbelievable that we two could have met up at the top of the world.
Unfortunately I will have to leave it to Penny to post pics as our Internet speed is far too slow.
Got to rush now for a cookery demo.
Heather, drifting past Penny again on her way to the next stop.4 -
kat02092015 wrote: »This I think I know. ☆go to the top of this page & click the star. When you check into the community page of fp hit the star logo & it will show you which ones you have stared, CLICK the one you want to check in with & wala your there.
Thanks! I'm glad there are people who are kind enough to help me. Not sure how all this works but trying to learn.
This thread has the kindest women I've ever met....I hope you will both come back often and become part of our community.
Barbie from drizzly NW Washington1 -
Good morning all! Happy Saturday!
Penny and Heather-SO thrilled to see your faces and know that you were able to meet and spend time together! I think the whole group is doing one big happy dance about this! Very special to know that two members of our group can have some face time.
Marcelyn- Safe travels for you! Enjoy your vacation. Hope your sister is doing well soon and hope your tests come out fine.
Anne and Pip- regarding bikes: I totally agree with Pip. Figure out what you want, get measured professionally (I do this with running shoes; measure at running store then buy online for less) find bike on craigslist or garage sales. Anne, I think I mentioned on here before, that my dh got us his/her "touring" bikes. They have a wider tire and are supposed to be more comfortable for people of "a certain age". I HATE this bike. The wider tire makes the bike go slower and gives me less coasting time on hills or straight-aways. I live in a very hilly area and my theory on bike riding is that I need to get from point A to point B in as little time as possible. SO...I am pulling my dh's Trek out of the shed and taking it in for a tune-up, lowering the seat and using that. I will probably use the touring bike for my rides to and from the trail I hike bc it is only 3 miles away; but for my trips into town or into the store, or my trips pulling the kids in the burley...I am using the Trek. I, too, use a helmet. I don't like to, but it is the only way I can get my kiddos to wear theirs.
Linda and other newbies- I, too, am a newbie. I found this group in January of this year and you can tell right away the bond that these ladies have. Some of them have been together on this journey for many years. That is part of what I find inspiring about this thread. So many different women, at different stages in life, different experiences, abilities, talents. But here we all are. Confiding, supporting, helping, be-friending. Whether my posts are acknowledged or not (and they usually are by at least one person) some times you just need to vent or KNOW that some one hears your voice. Welcome and I hope you find what you need!
Well, it is Saturday. I got the mower back from the repair shop yesterday. They found that the power drive was messed up, so the three or four times I mowed this year; I was mowing without the power drive. Pushing that huge thing up and down the hills in my yard. No wonder I was exhausted after each time! I thought I was just REALLY out of shape since last summer! Anyway, they didn't charge for the repair, as my son had helped them out earlier and they felt they owed us a favor! So...it looks like another big calorie burning weekend for me. The lawn, setting up my planter boxes, and a couple of bike rides and hikes. The sun is out and looks like it will be a nice weekend!
Thinking of you all! Love and hugs, KJ (Kelly)1 -
kat02092015 wrote: »This I think I know. ☆go to the top of this page & click the star. When you check into the community page of fp hit the star logo & it will show you which ones you have stared, CLICK the one you want to check in with & wala your there.
Thanks! I'm glad there are people who are kind enough to help me. Not sure how all this works but trying to learn.
Kat - we're glad you found us. This is a terrific group of supportive, caring ladies. Keep coming back and ask any question you may. Someone will have an answer. Please sign each post with a name you would like to be called.
Debarella welcome to you also. Tell us about yourself and a name you'd like to be called. Thanks for helping Kat.
Janetr okc0 -
Linda IA I'm sorry you don't consider yourself one of us. I started just a couple of weeks before you and I think we all consider you "ours". Please keep coming back, posting and sharing. We'll love on you. (((Hugs))
Karen VA we too enfold you as a "soul sister". For sure Charro is a character.
Janetr okc1 -
I need some help. Am exhausted after only 30 minutes of very slow walking, even taking a shower and getting dressed is hard to accomplish. Am eating 1200-1500 calories a day and getting enough macros. I have cut out sugars, bread, pasta and processed food. Am seeing Dr Tuesday and dietitian on Friday. Has anyone else had this problem? I thought my body was just adjusting but it has been over 6 weeks. I refuse to give up heathy eating but I need energy!
Debbie in TX1 -
Back again to tell you about this morning's visit, which was to Pyramiden, an old Russian coal mining town, just up a way from Longyearbyen. It was created as a model of communism, with wonderful facilities, employing over 1,000 people. In 1998 it was just abandoned and left as it was, with school rooms, music rooms, gym, theatre etc still there. A ghost town. Fascinating. We got to the jetty by tender and then we were walked round the complex, set amongst stunning Arctic scenery, with mountains and glaciers. We were provided with coffee and cake before we were shipped back.
Obviously, the most disabled passengers were not able to do this trip, but it was very touching to see quite old people determinedly dragging themselves up and down difficult steps, not giving up, but determined to live life to the full. It felt like a miracle that we had made it ashore, in this strange place, so near the North Pole. A place frozen in a lost era. And all these gallant old people determined, as they said, to "keep going". Brought tears to my eyes.
This afternoon, after the "Queen's Birthday Tea", we are going out on the ship's tender again to Barentsburg. This is a mining town still occupied by the Russians with working facilities. We will be back for dinner.
This morning, after we got back from Pyramid en, DH and I got ourselves down to the gym. I did rowing and cycling. He did elliptical. Afterwards we went for lunch and, quite by accident, we were sitting next to the Captain and his wife, so we had a nice chat.
Love to all. Blowing a kiss across the water to Penny.
Heather, about to enter the Russian remains.1 -
Heather and Penny~ just love hearing about your meeting and lovely tour.. amazing how things and people are amazingly brought together huh?
I made a blueberry heirloom cake for Tom to have for snacks during the week and the laundry is done.. took Homer aka Killer down to visit and as usual he was the hit of the morning.. DFIL had his breakfast and we came home and had ours.. Tom is our working on the bulkhead project and then will go and do the hedges,,, I have to sweep and wash the floors and pack a little more for my trip...0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Morning Ladies,
CarolNC, it’s good to see you. I only wish you were feeling a bit more chipper. (that does not sound grammatically correct, but you get the idea.) Too bad you can’t find a place that needs a good teacher for computer programs.
CarolGA, I thought you had a new name for a minute there. Lol
Janetr, thanks for the message from Chris.
Marcelyn, that’s scary about your sister. I’ll keep her in my prayers. Have a great trip! And I don’t mind being called old because I think I’m an Oldie but a Goodie!
Janetr, I feel the same way about our friends from all over the world getting to meet. You just verbalized it so much better than I could. Isn’t it fun????
Barbie, the party for your dance teacher sounds like a huge success. That was so nice of you and I know she will remember it forever.
Charleen, a big congrats on your checkup. Isn’t it wonderful to see yourself getting healthier? And staying busy around the house and garden is certainly exercise in my book. It’s about moving and not just what we do at a gym. Good for you and keep up the great work!!!
Glo, congratulation on getting rid of that 36#. So glad your DH is doing well. I can’t imagine what you both went through. Now to start working on the next pound. Keep up the good work.
Kathy02, welcome. You joined by posting. We are easy, what can I say? This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us more about yourself to help us get to know you. Also please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. We have ladies from all over and what part of the mid-west are you in?
Larisa, I’m doing a happy dance for you on getting the scale to budge. I hope one of these years it will happen for me again.
Carey, I posted for the week when I went on my cruise but lost my day count. I don’t know what I could have done differently. If it works for you let me know. There is a place on MFP that you can reset your count to what it should be. Barbie gave us the link but I didn’t keep it.
Janetr, Charro is too cute hiding her eyes.
Sally, welcome. Come often and you should find plenty of motivation. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.
Allie, I hope you both have a good time at the concert tonight.
NYKaren, you must have really impressed the lady at the party with your loss. That is quite a compliment!
Heather, so glad you had a great time at the top of the world. It is still just mind boggling to me that we all feel so connected and like we are sharing the experience with you. What fun! I just love reading about all your adventures. I’m guessing your DH is feeling better.
Kelly, how nice to get your mower repaired at no charge. Sometimes the simplest things can be expensive fixes. DH is out mowing our yard right now and I need to get out and do some work.
Debbie, I’m glad you are seeing a doctor because your lack of energy could be something physical other than your diet. Keep us posted. (((Hugs)))
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.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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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
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Morning peeps -
Cssj09 I'm a Mexican and I must be stupid, I don't know what a Mexican train is either
As far as the bike thing goes - whe u go to a bike shops and tell them what kind of biking be doing, they'll know what kind of tire you will use for the bike. True VERY true, the fatter the tire, the slower you are. I ONLY do road/city riding so for my summer bike, tires are really skinny and it has 16 gears. My winter bike has slightly fatter tires and that has 27 gears. Those big fat tires you see on the road with lots of deep tread? Those guys are slugs on the road, they are not meant for speed at all. So it is really important on what kind of biking you'll be doing. Depending on how often you'll be doing it will determine how much you end up paying. Most people are "fair weather" riders, only out there whe the sun is out and it's nice. I am not, I'm a year round rider.
Gonna go spin and get more miles in at the gym. Still 2nd place female in WA. Haven't been able to get back to running. The next mile session is supposed to be 1/2 marathon, 13.1 mi. Haven't been running cuz of this June biking goal.
Later peeps1 -
Beth thank you for asking how I am doing. I am doing okay. I think I am getting myself busy doing house projects since I do not have school to keep my mind from getting to bogged down in trouble with DS and DH. Today I am going to try to create a vertical planter made from a pallet we got when we had a new toilet delivered. I watched as someone made a planter from one, but that involves cutting it and putting it back together. I also someone just use the pallet as is. The creativity of others astounds me.
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Yesterday I had the worst pedi, ever. The young woman is new and not skilled. I called the owner of the shop and told her about the problem. Rather than be mean about it, I paid the ridiculous price for poor service & made an appointment with a skilled person for a couple of weeks from now. Hopefully, the other gals in the shop will help her get up to speed. I won't make an appointment with her again in the foreseeable future, though. :noway:
I keep wondering about Becca and her DH. I hope things are okay for them.
Riding lesson today! The forecast calls for rain, possible lightning, and sun peeks. I am planning to have a good time on this cloudy day regardless of the weather. Thank goodness there is a covered arena. :bigsmile:
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Aw Heather, what's to forgive? I understand tired. Thanks for letting me drag you around and tell stories and show you some of my favorite places!
Speaking of bringing tears to eyes, I must confess to having something similar happen to me. When I picked up your hat at the museum, I saw a few blonde hairs clinging to it. I looked at them and thought "Those are Heather's" – like a moonstruck teenager!
Okay, girls, I didn't take anywhere near as many pictures as you might have liked. I was strangely crippled by not being able to take pictures of both of us! So the ones I'm sharing now were taken by my husband. I know Heather's DH took some too, so maybe more will be forthcoming when they get home.
Here we are at the end of the road near the top of a mountain. The antennas in the background are for studying Northern Lights. Somebody (Karen in VA? NYKaren?) thought it would be worth the trip just to see KHO (=Kjell Henriksen Observatory, where they study Northern Lights). We didn't go there, but the antennas belong to them.
Next I have a picture from just before dinner. Yes, you understood right: I cooked food and offered it to Heather! Don't y'all admire my guts?
I could have cropped the right edge of this picture, but decided not to. Reflected in the glass cabinet in the background is a bit of the view out over the fjord to the mountain on the other side. Still lots of snow, as you can see.
My husband will soon be home from some Saturday catch-up work before we leave for the summer. We'll have a quick dinner, then head out for a concert with the Men's Chorus, which is being held at the local brewery. There will be glorious singing and many opportunities to drink beer. :drinker:
I need to comment on a few posts made over the past few days but that must unfortunately wait. Just know I'm thinking of you all!
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N Pole Penny ~ Y'all look so happy! Thanks for sharing.1
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