WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016
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Becca- Hmmmmm...out of my comfort zone...thinking about it and I think I have a rather large comfort zone; but one thing for me would be keeping my mouth shut. You know, the whole "elephant in the room" scenario and everybody is expected to ignore it. I was raised in a family where the elephant was acknowledged and more often than not, given some wine. I married into a family that puts a doily on the elephant and turns it into a coffee table. I try to be good and sit and drink my coffee; but sometimes I just can't stand it and get up whip the doily off the elephant and look around at my MIL and BrothersIL and say "Holy *kitten*! It's an elephant!" So, I guess being good and towing the line is out of my comfort zone.1
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Hi all...I just cannot keep up with all of your messages...whew! I have a question though...does anyone in the group who may be following a Low Carb High Fat way of eating utilize "fat bombs"? If so, please message me...I may never find your response unless I camp out on the computer. LOL! Thanks!
I hope everyone is having a terrific day...or, at least better than yesterday!
Paula in northeastern NC
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@prbford64 Paula If you click on Community and Search and enter fat bomb there will be some options under recipes, general diet & nutrition and LCHF forum that might interest you. Also this website: http://www.ruled.me/start-here/
Tried to message you and it said an error occurred. It might be an MFP glitch or you might have to change your settings. I can't message Re either.1 -
Becca – To handle stress; I type in my journal or paint and/or draw. Pet “Cracker”, Get in the pool, go for a walk, take a nap, read a book, or watch a favorite program on TV, having good friends who do not mind my venting to them or having them do the same to me. That’s what friends are for. Typing is very soothing for me. DH asks if I am writing a ‘book’ … someday! Having “Cracker” playing with her toys and then coming to me or DH and ‘trying so hard to talk like we do’; he said ‘if’ she did, she’d be like any little girl and chatter until you want to ‘put them outside’. She loves going out; I’m sure she runs when I don’t ‘see’ her on ‘all 4’s’; but, after 4 injuries to her left paw, vet says it will be very tender until the nail grows back. She’ll run on all 4’s until she sees you looking at her or speak to her. I still ‘think she is milking us’ for all it is worth. She is a ‘great’ companion for me, since I am retired on a disability … and especially so now that I am on another ‘driving restriction’. Hopefully, we’ll get the Honda back today; had to get DDnL#1 to follow DOGD and me to the ‘body shop’. Then had to pay $85 for them to change out the ‘locking lug nuts’ because between the wreck’ and coming back to us … the ‘kit’ disappeared. If you don’t have it … you’ll ‘S******’ if you have a ‘flat tire’. I chose to have them replaced and a ‘new’ kit now rather than wait 3 weeks to have them order a kit that fits my particular lug nuts. Outside my comfort area? I'll have to think about that one.
Joyce – I’ve been married to my ‘rock’ for 44 years this coming August. At times, I want to kill him when he comes home and vents on me because DOS vents on him.
Re in TX – I get weighed every 2 weeks; and, I never step on another scale; frustrates me too much.
Lisa – So happy your DH got a job … getting ‘hired’ on the spot had to be an ‘emotional booster’. I hope that DDnL#1’s interview next week goes well. She was the only person who had actually taken her resume up there before applying for the job … had to list it for a couple of weeks online; but, they said they’d put her resume on top of the list when the application comes in. She is not taking the job from yesterday’s interview … does not pay very well. She’s been a lot more pleasant to be around since she left that job; just ‘stressing’ over not having that 2nd income they depended on. She said that her former boss and his son, have NO clue about what all she did do for them; but, they’ll find out soon enough.
DYS has a job that he ‘loves’. Married for a year; and, his bosses all love her. I think they are really ‘happy’ that he married basically a ‘local girl’. They’re about 25 miles from his place on the lake (next to all their places, none live there fulltime). DYS and his wife stay mostly at the house she lived in when they married; but, before the news of needing to try I.V.F; they were looking for place that would be ½ way between where he works and where she works. He goes to the ‘lake’ house and does his job out there – Wildlife Biologist and is the overseer of a ‘hunting preserve’; then sometimes they stay out there. He has loved his job. They run it like a real ‘business’. His DFnL comes out to help him when he needs something repaired; sometimes it just takes 2 people to do the job. He is a former carpenter and welder, so he is a lot of help.
KJLaMore – When one door closes, another one opens up – God watching over you. I think sometimes we get so upset about that ‘closed’ door that we forget to look behind others or out the windows. For me, when I am trying to make a decision … if I feel ‘conflicted’ … it is usually ‘not for me’; but, if I feel ‘peaceful’ … it is normally the right one.
Freida – DH – right on the ‘husband’ part; “D” normally stands for ‘dear’; but, it can also mean ‘damn’.
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Re, I think Becca would be the person to talk to about using her DH as a stress releaser. The two of them are always stress relieving.
Barbie, so glad that your DH is sitting up without anything hanging out of him. Hope he continues to do well.
Went to Christopher Banks today. I had a rewards certificate that expired today and also a $10 off if is spent over $50. Well I had no problem in that. I had never bought white jeans before but I have a pair now. I feel like I can dress them up and wear them to church or wear them to play mini golf. I told them how they helped me get my MOther's Day present in that since I wear a lot of their rings and they are chunky, it helped my daughter see more of what I wanted.
Saw nurse practitioner today, B/P was a little high so the question of taking a B/P pill away is off the table. I did get the order to see my cardiologist again since I have had a syncopal episode while on my Lasix. She also said that Charlie should have had a follow up appointment after his surgery. So we have to make those.
Charlie saw the ostomy nurse this morning. He did lose his seal on his bag. I was wondering if he had last night since it looked discolored but the stool didn't come all the way out to the skin and it didn't smell. But his poor skin. So she is calling another company to send us some of their bags free to see how they work. Since she put this bag on, I hope it stays on for 5 days. She suggested I put the bag on him with him standing up. This will also help him see in a mirror how to do it himself.
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Bummer today. When I had my mammogram, the technician strongly encouraged me to have a sebaceous cyst on the underside of my right breast removed by a dermatologist. I had my regular, yearly full body check today, so I asked her about it. My surgery is scheduled for July 14. All of this is really just routine, nothing to worry about. The bummer part - NO WEIGHT LIFTING for two weeks because it might break open my stitches. The nurse said I can still walk, do the elliptical, and do lower body. I'm going to bring it up again with the Doctor. Some things I can see not doing, but I think I can do a few movements with light weights.4
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Hi from London!
Amazing news from my country. A farce and a tragedy.
Luckily I have my grandchildren to take my mind off all this. They are sooooooo gorgeous. Gutsy and brilliant.
My son made a fabulous video of their trip to Portugal. I will share the link when he puts it on Utube.
We had a great Turkish takeaway.
I feel grateful that I have a small life. I am sad for my country. I love the people around me.
Bathing the grandchildren and putting them to bed is my stress reliever. We watched a bit of children's tv with them in the evening and we all joined in with the actions. They are totally in the moment. That is a lesson for me.
There are no grown ups left in the house. Let's listen to the children.
Heather UK
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Heather - You are 'truly' blessed. Glad to know the DGKs are a 'stress reliever'. We enjoyed having DOGD come home this weekend ... actually went back yesterday. She had to bring the other 2 home early because DYGD got sick and wasn't getting any better. Of course, they allowed her to get in the pool, because she wasn't coughing as bad ... ended up taking her to the MD on Monday. Sinus infection. I'll never understand DDnL#1's actions when she is 'sick' (lets her do whatever she wants); then gets 'fussy' when she ends up having to take her to the MD (quick to take her). However, when DMGD gets 'sick' ... she waits for 5 days before taking her in. She had me take her once (after 5 days) ... same Pediatrician I used for my boys; he started getting 'on to me about not bringing her in earlier'. "Hey, ... I'm not the mother here; but, I will give her any message you want to convey." Strep throat and fever can turn into Scarlet Fever in 5 days ... or 7 - she needs to be seen as soon as she starts complaining of her throat hurting and running a temperature. So, now, she is a 'little' better about it. I was pretty quick to take my two in; but, since I had lost my first ... I probably 'overcompensated' for it. They were (and still are) my 'babies'. They'll be my 'babies' until I die; I'll always be their 'Momma'.
So, how does pulling out of the EU affect your country? If it is 'too political' to be posted here, please PM me.
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 9.24min, 16.5amph, 147mhr, 2.5mi = 93c
SPIN- 45.11min, 93ar, 33aw, 5-6g, 149mhr, 7mi = 227c
ride gym 2 wk- 54.32min, 12.1amph, 152mhr, 11mi = 470c
ride wk 2 hm- 26.04min, 9amph, 150mhr, 3.8mi = 228c flat!
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Re, lookin’ good strutin’ yo stuff in the smaller jeans. Keep it up!!!
Becca, congrats on the loss with all that is going on. Stay strong, my friend. We are all pulling for your whole family.
VickiNE, safe travels and have a fun trip.
Heather, I may not be quite as bad as you but I agree that I don’t like to rush or to question what the weather will be. And I like to plan things like that well in advance. So how did your DH take it?
Sue, I’m happy for you that you are back in the water. Enjoy!
Maryjeanmiller, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. (married?, kids, grandkids? Work/retired? Etc, etc, etc,) We also ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Come often and join right in.
Joyce, I hope both the doctor’s appointments went well today. And dinner with the pastor sounds like fun.
Re, I always weigh the same time of day each day. And I also don’t count a loss until I’ve seen it for at least two days. And also like you, my weight can go up and down 5 pounds within a day….thus one reason to only weigh first thing in the morning.
Allie, I do hope your birthday turns out to a great one!! And that you have a fantastic trip. ((((Hugs))))
Lisa, congrats on the new job for DH. Things are looking up.
Glo, congrats on your loss. That is wonderful. Hope you get the computer/MFP problems worked out. That can be so frustrating.
KJ, glad things worked out the way they did. Sleeping later sure isn’t all bad.
Freida, the “D” in DH, DD, etc. can stand for whatever the occasion calls for. We often thing of it as “dear” but it can be a variety of adjectives including some very negative expletives. I’m sure you get the idea.
Pip,
to us.
Becca, I think the thing I’ve done most recently out of my comfort zone was to line dance at a public bar last week. Before that I had only done it in my class each week. You are the bomb.
Joyce, I’m crossing my fingers for you that ya’ll get the bags on right. And also that Charlie gets to where he can do it himself. It’s great that you are willing but would be nice if he could just take care of it. ((Hugs))
Heather, I’m so glad you are with the grands. I love the picture you shared with us. Thanks.
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.
Our little local college won the National baseball championship! It is so exciting!!!! The first national championship in any sport for this school. We are all very proud. The final game was rained out last night and played this afternoon.
I had line dancing this afternoon and the BOD of the HOA had to go look at a fence request tonight. People ask what they can put in and then just do something different. *sigh* But the bottom line is, life is grand. I wish the same for all of you. Sending love and good thoughts to all of you and I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy 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
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I just posted the new thread for July. I did it from my phone while sitting in Jake's hospital room. I don't know how to post the link here so I'd appreciate it if someone could do that
And when you find the new thread, don't forget to click on the star to bookmark it.
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Here is the new thread for July. See you there, ladies.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10418161/women-ages-50-for-july-2016#latest3 -
Heather love it!0
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Happy with my goals in June.
See you in the July thread. Irish Terri1 -
Be sure to click on the little star on the July thread to bookmark!0
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ljdw99 - Look back up a few posts to get the link for the month of July; make sure you click on the star to make it turn yellow.0
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June Goals
Hatha Yoga...25 min 6/wk
Stretch ...15 min 1/wk
Free weights...15 min 6/wk
Core...5 min 6/wk...upped to 15 min
Meditation....5 min 3/wk... Still not
Continue logging all food
Drink at least 4 glasses of water/day
Keep increasing steps
Weight loss goal...1#/wk...lost 7#s
Be mindful of sodium...
July Goals
Same goals as June: meditate, meditate, core increased to 15 min/6/wk
Weight loss 1#/wk
Plus daily Duolingo Italian each day, sleep more!
GLo on the North Shore of Ma where it is very dry!
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Hi all...I just cannot keep up with all of your messages...whew! I have a question though...does anyone in the group who may be following a Low Carb High Fat way of eating utilize "fat bombs"? If so, please message me...I may never find your response unless I camp out on the computer. LOL! Thanks!
I hope everyone is having a terrific day...or, at least better than yesterday!
Paula in northeastern NC
Working on July Goals - Personal and Sea Dog Rescue
Hi there:
Well, after having tried every diet in the book, I'm giving Atkins a try.
We could certainly compare how we're doing to one another
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JP - go back a few posts to DamitJanit and click on the link; that will take you to the month of July. Usually Barbiecat posts this link on the last day of the month. Remember to 'bookmark' the link by clicking on the outline of the star so that it will turn yellow; then when you want to get back hit the gray star between the gray bell and gear and a drop down list will appear. Sorry, I don't know anything about "Low Carb High Fat"; but, I am sure if you 'repost' in July, someone might be able to answer your question.0
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I haven't done communities at MFP in the past but could use the support of a group. Is this an established group that I can subscribe to?0
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South Florida gal here. Working hard at losing weight!!! Hard to find others who are experiencing the same things I am here in Florida. Many ladies are thin, bikini wearing, tight assed, and tanned beyond belief. I, on the other hand, am shorter, fatter, pale and hardly ever go to the beach! However, I keep my chin up and take it day by day. Any other nice, real South Florida girls around trying it day by day?0
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10418161/women-ages-50-for-july-2016#latest. Shella and Sherry, we start a new thread each month, click on the above link and join us in July' s thread. We'd love to have you.
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