WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016

Pip- Happy Anniversary Have Fun Celebrating!

I would like to join your group to get and give support on my weight lose journey.

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Mary
My grocery store does have an orange cake mix but not the pudding...however, you could make it with orange jello although the texture would be spongier but interesting. My thought was orange cake mix, vanilla pudding, and white chocolate chips.



If you made it with orange cake you could also use chocolate pudding &/or chocolate chips for a Medici style cake. You could also add a couple of teaspoons of instant coffee to any of the chocolate containing versions...the only limit is your imagination.

Hi Melanie & Freida

Karen in Virginia

Your killing me with these!!!!!

Just sayin I haven't bought a cake mix in a bagillion years and I am quite tempted to peruse that aisle!

Cheri
In Fairlawn, oHIo with a FOR SALE sign in her yard - YEEHAW!

Hi Karen. On a break and thought I'd check in. I'm on a low carb diet and oh that orange cake sounds wonderful; I'd eat box and all. Having said that the Jazzercise would probably cancel out the cake....and the hospital would put me on a heart healthy diet! My official weigh day is Sunday mornings. I'm on the scale with my husband and 3 little dogs gathered round for results in anticipation to celebrate or commiserate. But, this morning I bravely stepped up for a sneak peak and if the weight holds true till Sunday I will lose weight this week! I'm excited and determined to stay within my carb and calorie goals. Last week I lost .6 pounds. Not even 1/2 pound, but looking positively, I lost and didn't gain! You are a wonderful group! Later ladies!

Stronglifts

Squats-1X5X 45/55/65/75,5X5X 80
OHP -1X5X 45/50/55, 5X5X 50
DL- 1X5X 135

Kettlebell Swing

Russian kettle bell swing-17X10 X 30



Mary from Minnesota

Karen in Virginia – I think I need to get an adult sized bib – As soon as I spill something or more often drop something on my clothes I use any kind of ‘white’ dish detergent or foam hand soap and rub it into the spot … if I have some Resolved – I will spray it, too (if at home). And then immediately wash it; usually it comes out. I’m horrible with wearing white. Seems like things literally jump off the plate and into my lap, ruining a perfectly good outfit. But, I love the look of a white shirt or T-shirt with a pair of jeans. I try to watch what I eat when I have white on, no spaghetti sauce, nothing with greasy dressing. And especially not over-use of mustard … that is impossible to get out of clothes.

Pip and Kirby – HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! For DH, 3rd time was the ‘charm’. In August we will have been married 44 years. I fell ‘in love’ with his voice before I even looked up at him from what I was doing. Was definitely ‘hit by that ton of bricks’ moment when I did. Cute story about our meeting; but, too long.

Miriam - Both my husband and I are entitled to SSI and/or SSD because all during our working period in our life, we paid the requisite taxes and had enough work quarter hours. I'm positive that we aren't going to jail; as I am sure if we were not entitled to receive this, our financial advisor and (especially) my BF, who used to be a former IRS agent, and does our taxes each year, would have told us so. Husband's paint income as well as our SSI and SSD is reported on our 'income taxes'; but, only his paint income is 'taxed'. If I sell one of my painting, it is run through his business and reported that way even 'if' I am paid 'in cash'. Here, SSI and SSD are the only terns that are referred to. No subcategories - only if 'children' receiving benefits for whatever reason (death of parent) or for some disability they have. But, I am not going to argue with anyone about this, end of discussion.


I bought some fruit yesterday at the grocery store, looked way too good not to buy and at the front of store. Will have 3 different berries today; blackberries, blue berries, and strawberries. I've pre-tracked my calories for the day and have only gone over my one. Yippee! I'm now less dependent on the protein shakes because I am learning how to eat healthily. Then, this afternoon, will go get in the pool. Missed it yesterday - just was not in the mood for some reason.


A friend sent me pictures of things to do on one's "Bucket List". I know of about 15 things that are NOT on my bucket list. I wonder how many of the people had mother's drop dead when they came in and told her they were planning on working on their "EXTREME Bucket List". My DYS was my adventurous child; but, I don't think he would do any of the things shown in these pictures. But DDnL#2 and DGD#4 have been able to get him to do things that he'd never do otherwise. Getting up on a table with DGD#4 and dancing! He loved zip lining and has put one up for DGD#4 when they got home.


Seems like I have been praying such selfish prayers and probably will continue doing so; but, also saying 'in God's Will' ... . I want so badly for my DDnL#2 to be able to get pregnant and carry a baby to term; because that is what SHE wants, too. They've tried 'everything'; unfortunately the last test they did showed that her Fallopian tubes are completely blocked; and, now it looks like in vitro fertilization is the last resort. Taking a break at this moment to recoup before they have to start with all the medications she will have to take (shots). But, like she told DYS, she'd always wonder 'if it might could have worked' if she does not try it. I know I'd feel the same way. After a complicated pregnancy that ended in a bad way; I wasn't sure if I'd be able to have babies and was 'having' to wait a year before trying. When I was successful in getting pregnant, I was like a "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" ... I know she will feel the same. She's gone back to the gym to work at a 'healthy way to exert some angry energy'. It's going to be 'expensive'; but, at least they can afford it. My niece who had it done with her first baby said they also needed to check with their insurance company to see what, if anything, they'd pay for this procedure. When she had it done, they paid 100% of the procedure as well as the shots she had to take.

Lenora

Hello !
I'm back from vacation and ready to get back on track with diet and exercise. I gained 3.5 pounds while we were gone. Not too bad, but I want to get back on track and not regress to my old habits.

We had a wonderful time on vacation. bil's wedding was beautiful and it was fun to catch up with dh's cousins and other relatives. We camped and hiked and went sight-seeing. My favorite type of vacation.

I'm stressing a bit - we've been renting since we moved to Colorado 3 years ago. Our lease is up at the end of July and the homeowner has decided to put the house on the market. dh just put in for a transfer back to MN (where we still own a home), so we don't want to start looking for a new place here, but I am starting to freak at the idea of packing and moving. Am I packing for a move across town, or a move across country? Add in that now I have to keep this rental house show-ready and I just want to run away screaming.

It's HOT here. Triple digit temps most days lately and for the foreseeable future. It's amazing how many people are out exercising or doing yard work at 6am. Even roofing crews are starting at 6 to try and get done before the afternoon high temps. dh and I have been getting up at 5:30 so we can get our3.5 mile walk completed before 7.

19 yo ds moved out yesterday. He will be sharing a house with 2 other college students. I've met the boys and they are good kids, but I think three 19 year old boys living together would cause any mother a bit of concern.

21 yo dd loves her new (post-college) job. It's so exciting to hear her go on about all the things she's learning and the people she's meeting.

All in all, life is good. I need to stop stressing and focus on my blessings.

Barb in western Colorado

mrspaws91 wrote: »

I'm stressing a bit - we've been renting since we moved to Colorado 3 years ago. Our lease is up at the end of July and the homeowner has decided to put the house on the market. dh just put in for a transfer back to MN (where we still own a home), so we don't want to start looking for a new place here, but I am starting to freak at the idea of packing and moving. Am I packing for a move across town, or a move across country? Add in that now I have to keep this rental house show-ready and I just want to run away screaming.
Barb in western Colorado

Glad you had an enjoyable and relaxing vacation. I can sympathize with you regarding the move and packing. Our house went on the market yesterday here in Ohio and we are planning a move to Texas. The thing is am I packing for storage because we will be renting or am I packing for a home. We are traveling down to College Station on Saturday through Wednesday to do a housing search. It is nerve racking to the point I have lost my appetite. Which could be a good thing but the wrong way to lose weight! Keeping the house show ready is a steady stream of stress as you never know when you will get a call about a showing and how long you'll get to set the house straight. I did this alone when we moved here 3 years ago so at least this time around my hubs can help as he is with me till he starts work. Exciting times in both our lives but exciting brings its own type of stress! I'm on the journey with you. Keep us posted!

Cheri
in cloudy NE oHIo watching the celebration in Cleveland on TV (the best viewing place IMO)

I spent the day cleaning like a mad woman. I had misplaced my Garmin watch and didn't want to have to rely on my phone and Runkeeper for my mileage so I tore the house apart and then put it back together neatly. I found the watch after several hours. HOW it got to where it was I have no idea. I am thinking I have a gecko that likes to hide things. At least it wasn't in the freezer which is where I found my wallet last time I lost it...

Last week diving I "earned" a new certification. Actually it was an award that the trip leader had worked up. He had several categories that he handed out certificates (actually they are printed and look like dive certification cards so they fit right with my c-cards). I got the Dr. Seuss Diver award. They said I told the best stories. I said I didn't tell stories, I just related life... they were are real things I talked about. Even though they weren't all dive related stories they voted me the best story teller. I guess I kept them laughing. There were also awards for the most dives (31 in 6 days), the most night dives, the most casual diver (only did 2 dives the whole week), the graceful swan diver (most outrageous water entry).... Just a fun way to end the trip while sitting in the airport waiting to come home.

oh and I'm still in 2nd place for female's in WA state, IF the first place female doesn't ride anymore which I doubt, I may beat her. she has 495miles. she does long rides as opposed to me riding every day. I have 71 rides so far, she only has 8, so that gives u an idea. I'm in 7th place overall and she's in 6th place. we are 1 an 2 for females. this is miles ridden, not money raised.

KetoneKaren wrote: »

Mary
My grocery store does have an orange cake mix ....




Karen in Virginia

Oh, Karen, this brings back memories of my Kroger meltdown. You weren't here, then, but some may remember my story. I was going to use this cake mix at Christmas to make my Aunt Sis's Orange coconut cake in memory of her because she had died in September. Kroger did not have it, I looked and looked. The more I looked, the harder I cried. My DH, who had wandered off, came back to the cake aisle to find me bawling. It was so embarrassing.

And then my fit was for nothing - the other grocery store in town had a gazillion of them.

Barb - I agree with you about 19-year-old boys! Just think how I feel that my 19-year-old son is the director, aka "adult in charge," for a summer program!

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Charleen know how you feel. A rabbit go all but two of my pea plants. I fixed the fence where it got it and put a big rock there for good measure. I put my lettuce and spinach in pots and up on a shelf so it didn't get those.

Margaret

Katla~ It's a balancing trick, keeping them cared for, yet letting them "be the man". My husbands' kneecap is getting better, so every once in awhile he wishes to drive. I have yet to let him take the time to walk/limp over to my side of the car to open my door. When he is better he can do that... I do let him get up earlier than me, and he can shower by himself, and then I hear him clunking around the kitchen. By the sounds I know that this morning he fixed himself oatmeal and a cup of tea. I gotta let him be my Chief!

Becca