WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2016
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Cheri DH is lucky to have found you.1
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Well ladies, I can officially say that the Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce is beyond GORGEOUS!
Now I have to decide who I love most to give it to. I had planned fish soup for my son (a gourmet chef) , but I am reconsidering.
I think I will email him to ask. It's DDIL I am worrying about.
It really was worth all the hassle.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx (watching Masterchef Professional on TV)1 -
Cheri - I utterly agree about your DH being lucky to have found you.
On the subject of your feet getting tingly on the treadmill, etc., I had real trouble with the same thing at about the 10- to 15-minute mark. It may be as simple as your feet being in a too-narrow shoe or your laces being too tight. Especially if you have high arches. If you're wearing thick socks for winter, it might be tightening them up just enough to cause the issue. I had the same issues, and found that the New Balance shoes eliminated the issue for me as the toe box is wider, and I'm careful to lace them tight enough for support, but not so tight that I compress the nerves that are part of what causes the problem.
Just woke up from a much-needed three-hour nap.
Love y'all...
Lisa in West Texas - still colder than a well-digger's left elbow2 -
lhannon062709 wrote: »Cheri - I utterly agree about your DH being lucky to have found you.
On the subject of your feet getting tingly on the treadmill, etc., I had real trouble with the same thing at about the 10- to 15-minute mark. It may be as simple as your feet being in a too-narrow shoe or your laces being too tight. Especially if you have high arches. If you're wearing thick socks for winter, it might be tightening them up just enough to cause the issue. I had the same issues, and found that the New Balance shoes eliminated the issue for me as the toe box is wider, and I'm careful to lace them tight enough for support, but not so tight that I compress the nerves that are part of what causes the problem.
Just woke up from a much-needed three-hour nap.
Love y'all...
Lisa in West Texas - still colder than a well-digger's left elbow
Thanks Lisa. Just returned from the gym and did better with tingling today. I happen to wear New Balance shoes! I made sure my feet were positioned in the center of the feet pads. I think they travel to the front and up against the little lip there at the front. Did 30 mins. with 5 min cool down. Then hopped on the treadmill for 10 min. to get my step count up a bit for the day. Sitting here with cup of coffee and watching the NYGiants play. Have some chores to do this afternoon. One is to tackle the squeaking on my bed. We think its the bed frame so will take off the mattress and box spring and see what we can do. Only creaks when I turn over at night and it is so annoying.
Cheri
in very chilly College Station, TX and who was glad she had seat heaters in her car today1 -
margaretturk wrote: »Cheri DH is lucky to have found you.
Thank you Margaret. I remind him of that often with a smile and a kiss and a hug!1 -
Good Morning! Wet and chilly here!
Cheri ~ I can well imagine what you have been through if your husband has been diagnosed with Asperger's. I remember some of the 5th graders I taught and how self-absorbed they were. You have been so supportive and i commend you for all you have done to make your marriage work.
Ladies ~ It seems like so many of you are venting this weekend about DH's. Hugs for all of you. I know exactly how you feel...47 yrs of marriage you go through a lot. My DH is so easily set off and rants/raves whenever he feels like it without regards to the feelings of others. He has not always been like this so I attribute it to age.
Carol
Thank you Carol.1 -
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Sue in WA - your story of your husband had me in tears, no wonder we don't understand men. Do you think he would at least drink something like Ensure or banana shakes if he won't eat? Is there anything he really loves that he would eat everyday even if it didn't result in a balanced diet? Did his doctor mention that DH may be depressed? ((((hugs)))) to you - you must be beside yourself with worry.0
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Hi Gals,
Sherry – I live on the edge of 2 counties and have library cards in both, and they did not mind… I do all my logging in MFP, just let my fitbit port over the exercise and it seems to work like a charm while fitbit does take the info from MFP I just ignore it… I figure all exercise and calorie are a best guess, as I am sure I could measure a cup of something and but a bit more or a bit less in – and while I weigh most items I do use measuring cups for some.. And I know that when I am gardening some days I work harder than others, but all is the same calorie burn according to MFP
Sherry would you share your soup recipe?
Heather – maybe you could word it differently so DH knew upfront it was about you and how you deal with things…
Ann262 – take care of that! Would a big gauze pad help keep the area dry so you can do a moderate work out?
NYKaren – I can relate to taking care of mom’s – mine has my useless brother and her grandson living with her and I drove 1 hour to clean her gutters the other day! Her grandson would have done it but my brother is in the holiday mood which is pure grinch so he forbid his son to help his mom… what a piece of work that guy is.
Heather – I’ve done a few recipes like that – there is a limit to the amount of work I’ll do no matter how good. Ok Walnut pom sauce? I want that recipe ! I have both in my yard.
Charleen – take care!
Gayle – Take care – sorry to hear things are so tough!
Katla – my mom makes turkey soup with everything but noodles, then warms soup boils just enough noodles for the servings she will serve and puts noodles in everyones bowl tops with warm soup… done
Well in this part of CA it is “really” cold for just a short amount of time each winter and this is one of the weeks. It was 28 when Levi and I went walking today, and I waited until 7:30 to go out (we usually go about 5:30) so we are in and bundled up – it is clear but very cold for us. My house has crappy insulation, and each year I say I am going to do something about it… but the $$$ are too much. Today while we walked I got thinking about it and I think I could do the ceiling install of the rolled insulation myself, and then I could afford it – even if I had to do it in stages… so the next project is the research…
I am still sewing like crazy – last minute clients abound! (and pay!) so off to see how much more I can get done today.
December Goals:
Write Christmas letter, and have all cards ready to send by Dec1…this was for nov. but still working on it.
Read and report on a book
Log everyday to the best I can, over if need be.
11,000 + steps everyday
Work on water consumption –
Lunch with Kyle - Done
Smiles.
Kim from N. California
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To those feeling the sting of the cost of internet etc. I told you awhile back about getting comcast for $9.95 a month which includes 1000gb of use and Xfinity TV. I got it because the boys qualify for free lunch however you can also get it as a senior. Just go on the internet and search low income internet and you will find companies that provide this service. You can do everything on the internet and not ever talk with them. They send the modem in the mail with everything you need to hook it up and then if you want it working right away rather than the date they gave you, call them after you connect to your modem and they will get you going that day. I then use a Roku and pay for Netflix. Limited Hulu is included with Xfinity tv. Way cheaper and I can choose what I want -not what they want to give me.2
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Rita - you might check with the manufacturer of Celebrex and see if they have a program that helps with your meds. Many of the manufacturers do and will send a card that says you never pay over a certain amount per Rx. I had a med once that was over $300 but due to their program I never paid more than $25.1
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My official "before and after" pics. Three years ago today I embarked on a life changing journey. The most over whelming, difficult, exciting journey of my life. I have lost a total 125 lbs. following bariatric surgery. I'm comfortable, feel well and full of energy. I'm still up about 7-8 pounds since my lowest weight. Thank all of you so much for your encouragement along my journey in keeping it off. I could never have done it alone. Merry Christmas to you all. Love you bunches.
Janetr OKC
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Janetr OKC~ You are such an inspiration. keep posting those pictures! You are the physical "light" at the end of our tunnels. ((((((hugs)))
Becca1 -
janet wow, WTG you look awesome. You are an inspiration
NYKAREN1 -
The advent calendar completed. (Yep I took out all the decorations because I decorated that darn apron last week) so I just put them all on today:-)4 -
Kim - The recipe uses pomegranate molasses. I buy the bottles from Amazon. The sauce must be incredibly fattening! 250 gms shelled walnuts !
Janetr - Fantastic job! Truly life changing!
Heather UK1 -
Becca love the list!
Janetr WOW!...WOW!
Finished up AARP driving course today. It saves me 10% a year on my insurance for three years. Did not go to church because either way I would have gone would have black ice. The afternoon service would not be done until 5:00 so you have black ice, and it is dark. Our current temperature is -8. We warm to the 20's tomorrow. I plan to drive new car into work. I'll drive in snow and rain. I draw the line at icy roads. I avoid them if at all possible. Less than 10 Christmas cards to go. Used cartoons again to create my letter.
One cartoon said the Dr. said I will live to 95. The character said I am 95. My comment was my mother beat him by three years. Margaret 0 -
Two pictures for you all, just for fun. We used to do SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) group. Here we are attending an event dressed like Hoplites. This was in 2011. Enjoy. My boys look quite fierce!
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OK, just for Kim!
Mega fattening!
Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Good afternoon ladies. I've been trying to catch up on what's happening with everyone and all I have to say is wow, y'all are busy bunch of gals. It's been positively frigid here in east Texas compared to what we are used to having. I'm glad we don't get a lot of winter here because I don't think I could stand it.
Having a little peace and quiet right now. Today was busy. Our church had our annual children's Christmas play this morning and it was so good. My oldest granddaughter and her little brother both had solos and I was absolutely moved to tears. They both have beautiful voices and performed so well. Yes, I am completely biased but everyone made it a point to tell me how well they both did.
After the play we had a big old fashioned church potluck in the fellowship hall. My contribution was chicken & dressing, gravy and a double layer red velvet cake. No, it was not low calorie in any way but was enjoyed by all who had any of it.
Yesterday was our annual family Christmas party at my parents house. There were 34 of us ranging from 2 1/2 months to 79 years. I cherish these times together because life is just so fragile and unpredictable. So many families I know are celebrating Christmas minus someone this year. Several friends have lost their husbands, we lost my aunt [my mom's middle sister], two families I know have lost children. A family at our church lost their 2 year old son to cancer, and another lady lost her 13 year old son to a congenital disease I can't spell let alone pronounce.
My sweet little sister surprised me yesterday with a new Fitbit. I was stunned. She said she wanted to help me on my weight loss journey. Me and all my siblings fight the battle of the bulge. We are all very good cooks and we like to eat. We all have knee problems and two of us have diabetes. I don't so far but its coming if I don't make changes.
Gloria - Yes, my daughter does have a job. She works the evening shift at the local Olive Garden. I keep telling here it's time to get a grown up job with a steady pay that will actually pay the bills. There are lots of issues with her that are really hard to talk about. I will say my other two kids are nothing like her.
Love everyone's snow pictures but thankful we don't have any. My dear husband opted to go freeze his fanny off in a deer stand this afternoon. Brrrrr.... I hope he gets one as we have depleted our supply of venison but dang, it's cold outside.
I still don't have my Christmas shopping done. I haven't wrapped anything and I have no idea what to get my husband. We've been married so long and have reached that age where if we need something we go buy it but the only problem is he doesn't need anything. He has hunting gear, fishing gear, golf gear and anything he doesn't have that he would want I certainly couldn't afford. He kept asking what I wanted and I told him I don't want stuff. Please don't buy me stuff just for the sake of putting something under the tree. I did ask for a new lamp for my piano and some house slippers. I also said I would like gift cards to Michaels & Hobby Lobby so I will be able to support my yarn habit. I may have said this before but I love to crochet. I also sew and quilt but at present crocheting is my thing. I did tell him I don't want anything that has to be dusted or requires a storage space.
If we could get the daughter and the grandkids out on their own this next year I want new furniture and carpet. But that is a BIG if.
Welcome to all the newcomers and I promise to be better about staying in touch. I need to go walk around the living room and rack up some steps on my fitbit. I think this thing could be fun. I love gadgets.
Have a wonderful evening and stay warm and safe.1 -
Janetr- you look absolutely fantastic! Awesome transformation!
Mary from Minnesota1 -
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Hey now.....
Yesterday I didn't post here, didn't log any food because I didn't eat, didn't go for my walk, didn't do my PT exercises, no housecleaning, no shower.....no nothing......I didn't feel very good about myself or my life and basically cried most of the day.......not having any family or friends nearby to talk to or spend time with during this time of year with the holidays is extremely hard on me......and I didn't want to dump any of it on you all.....you all are having enough problems of your own, it wouldn't be fair to you all.....you guys deserve encouragement and support......not whining and crying from me......so I disappeared for the day......
As for DH probs, mine wasn't my DH he was just my boyfriend, but I was with him for 10 years.....and he was a full-blown narcissist with personality disorder and bipolar on top of that as well as borderline paranoid schizophrenic.....he was so charming and loving and attentive when we first got together but once I fell in love with him and he knew he had me hooked he let it all fly.....he refused to admit he had problems (typical of a narcissist) and refused to go to counseling either with me or by himself and refused all medications.....I tried really hard for 9 of those 10 years to make it work and support him in any way I could.....but the abuse became so bad that I had to get out.....so I completely understand the "walking on eggshells" and whatnot.....and my heart goes out to you all with DH problems.....it's hard to deal with them during this time of year....or anytime of year for that matter......
Kim - sure, I can share my soup recipe.....it's not much of a recipe but I'll tell you what I use and what I do with it.....then you can adjust it to fit your taste and add or subtract things to it as you see fit.....make it your own.....here it is:
1 large head of cabbage cut into 1.5 inch pieces
2 10.5 oz (or so) cans of condensed Cream of Mushroom soup (your fav brand will do)
6 or 7 hot dog sized smoked Polish Sausages (I use Bar S brand) cut into bite size pieces
1 16oz bag of baby peeled carrots
5 stalks of celery cut into bite sized pieces
1 Vidalia sweet onion cut into small pieces
Add anything else you like to this to taste
You need a BIG pot for this as the cabbage cuts up into a large amount, I use the big pot I cook spaghetti noodles in.....start with putting both cans of soup in the pot with ONE can of water, stir it up real good then add the cabbage and other veggies in as you stir (the more you put in the harder it is to stir).......then cook over medium to medium low heat (depending on your stove, try the lower setting first then adjust from there), no need to cover it....the cabbage will release some water as it cooks (hence only one soup can of water)......cook until carrots are tender to your liking (i use these to tell me when it's done).....add salt, pepper or whatever spices you like to taste.....and that's it......
Pretty simple soup, the prep takes the longest.....but I find it warming and filling on a cold blustery day.....and it's fairly low on carbs and calories per serving.....and it's pretty flexible....
Well, I just put "Alvin and The Chipmunks" in.....i need a funny Christmas movie today I think......then I'm gonna put in "Bad Santa" with Billy Bob Thornton, the unrated version with the bad language and all..........lol....so off I go.....I'll be lurking......
Sherry in "21 degrees" Dufur1 -
Whew! finally got caught up again. This week between the cold weather and the dry air at work my face looked like I had a really bad sunburn and felt like sandpaper. I've finally got it calmed down and will continue at work to apply water and vaseline - no makeup. I have extremely sensitive skin and eczema since a baby. Coconut oil does not work for me it leaves my skin feeling like there is a buildup on it. Thank goodness the vaseline is working.
We had our Christmas party at work the other day. I put whoopee cushions in everyone's stocking. My boss blew his up and sat on it ... hahaha it was SO loud. We all had a good laugh! For our white elephant exchange I bought a Rock em Sockem Robots and my boss ended up with it! I was hoping he would get it because he has a great sense of humor.
I have been following the idea someone on here gave me to only have a treat at work if it is homemade. That has worked well as I have stayed out of all the store bought cookies etc. The only thing I let myself have that is not homemade is chocolate! I'm so glad to have gotten that tip from one of you as it has been such a help with all the temptation.
Well I have procrastinated long enough today - need to go through all of the Christmas tubs and get rid of stuff and then make a beef pot pie with leftover roast from the other night.
Talk later
Gloria in WA where I am not getting out of my jammies today!
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening My Dear Friends,
Charleen, what great neighbors. Stay warm.
Gayle, I can’t say I blame you but glad you are seeking counseling. They do get a bit testy in their old age but I can say that thankfully my DH isn’t that bad. In fact, I’m sure I am probably worse than he is but all in all we have a wonderful life. If between the two of us, we can remember what’s going on, we are in good shape. Sending ((((Hugs)))) and patience to you and all the others in the same boat. If you are better without him then we support you in that.
Katla, I’ve been making lots of soup lately and have started using cabbage rather than rice, pasta or the such. I feel it is so much better and of course less calories.
SueBDue, it sounds like a wonderful time in Florida. Have fun in the sun for all of us.
Gloria, thanks for the Christmas songs.
Lisa, it’s wonderful that you are working on your book again.
Allie, so glad you had a ball at the dance. Good for you!!! (((Hugs)))
Janet#2, you look M A R V E L O U S!!! I know you feel great. (((((Hugs)))))
I worked at my friend’s house again today trying to sort things for an estate sale. Most of her things are packed for the move and we just have to sort through everything that is left. It has been quit a job but she is such a dear friend that I don’t mind. I can only work there for a day or two and then need to give my body and especially my back some rest. We are almost ready for the estate sale but figured it’s best to wait until after Christmas. The temperature got up to the low 70’s today and was beautiful. We are having left over ham and bean soup for dinner. I think soup gets better with each day.
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.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you and I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy Day!
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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I'm on the verge of turning 50. Since I had to have a hysterectomy 2 years ago I have gained another 20 lbs.(making what I need to lose at about 45 lbs.) and am feeling very discouraged about losing weight. I have been doing well in the exercise department but not the nutritional intake
-My goal is to try an be more faithful documenting all the food I eat.
-Continue running (I'm up to 2 miles-probably more like a jog than a run-I want to run a 5K in the summer)
-Reduce refined sugars (which is my night time go to-when I'm tired)2 -
Becca: I love your rules to survive Christmas. Brilliant!
Janetr: Wow!!! You are transformed! :bigsmile:
Sherry in Dufur: Good to hear from you today. Your cabbage soup recipe sounds great. I think my DH would really like it.
Gloria: I love potpies & so does DH. I'll have to cook something that has good leftovers. :flowerforyou:
We had two pair of personal foot chains to wear over our boots and protect us from slipping in icy conditions. DH decided to put his is a special place. Mine have been under the driver's seat of my car so they'll be ready when needed. Guess who needs new foot chains because theirs are lost and has discovered that the places that sell them are currently sold out? :grumble: I like my idea of keeping them in the car. We seldom get snow and mostly encounter it on road trips through the mountains.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“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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