WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017

morning all~ just checking in!!

Good morning everyone
Caught up on posts and been to the gym

SHERRY - glad you are happy and safe

MARNI - so sad about the moose

HEATHER - its so nice to be home isn't it. I love my holidays but like to get home. I like to unpack right away and get the washing machine going

Talking of hubbies, mine is my best friend and we've been married for 52 years in June. He hasn't always been perfect (still isn't actually) but he's always encouraged me to do my own thing. I cook and he does dishes, he also vacuums and mops floors. He does any jobs around the house that need doing, installed a downstairs washroom and built the units in our fitted kitchen.

Kate UK

Morning, all...

Ah, we both survived the first whole day after the DH broke his wrist, and survived it together except when I went and got my hair cut. So nice to be back to a 30-second hair routine, and MUCH easier to deal with when I'm exercising. Which I won't be until Saturday, because I'm actually working today. Also working Monday through Thursday of next week, when I usually only work Tues-Weds. The boss is off to Disneyland with her five-year-old son, and told her I'd put in the extra hours to make sure all's OK. It's good timing, with the DH probably missing out on a week's pay or two.

On the thyroid front, my skin and hair aren't so dry, I'm not cold all the time, and the body's stopped gaining weight--I didn't mention it, but actually gained four pounds the first two weeks off the cigarettes, then lost three of them for a net gain of one pound. Best of all, I wake up with energy again, and that's been amazing. I'm also sleeping at night - 7 and a half hours again last night, and that's becoming my norm - 7 to 7 and a half. Not having to nap in the afternoons, either. Love Fitbit, it shows how much these kind of patterns have changed for me.

So, either the Synthroid is working, or I am the willing victim of the placebo effect. I just don't even care which.

Off to hit the showers and head for work... the hubby's still asleep, and he's been good about the pain pills, much better than I expected, only had to argue with him a couple times. Hopefully the swelling will start to go down soon, and he'll get more comfortable. I'm keeping an eye on his finger circulation, and it's been fine, but they look like sausages.

Off to the races,
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas

Gingersnap & Yinka ~ Welcome! You will love the ladies here.

Yinka what a great picture!

Welcome Gingersnap and Yinka - you won't find a more supportive bunch

KJ: No Canadian Holiday that I'm aware of unless is specific to a province. Alberta has a Family Day holiday in February but not all provinces celebrate it. This year it falls on Feb 20 for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Wishing you a good day my friends,

“The difference in winning and losing is most often…not quitting.” – Walt Disney
Carey - Northern Alberta

DJ—You may have already tried this, but I have been told that pineapple juice helps with throat inflammation. Actually I read that it helps with inflammation in general, but I was told specifically to drink it when I have a sore throat.
Sherry—Thank you for the Minion funnies. I love those.
Yinka—gorgeous pic
GingersnapMI—I took phentermine for several months. I lost over 80 pounds on it. However, I couldn’t sleep. My heartbeat was rapid. It made me feel crazy hyper. When I came off of it …I gained back all the weight. I am going to do it without the “help” of the phentermine this time around. But everybody has to do what works for them.

I am going back to the gym after work tonight. Boy am I sore all over. I hope it will work itself out after I exercise again. Have a terrific day ladies.
Jolene in Chilly Tennessee.

Did an hour of Kelly Coffee Meyers 30 Minutes to Fitness DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 10 Pounds Down DVD

I'll probably go to mahjongg later this morning. Then they usually go out to lunch. Since I didn't go with them the past few times, I think I should this time. Hope they decide on the deli, their menu looks fairly safe.

Sarah - good luck to you

Welcome everyone new!

KBR - you've come to a great place

Lisa - so glad you're feeling better

Yibnka - welcome. Boy, you sure are one busy lady

Gingersnap - welcome. This is a very non-judgmental group. We all do what works for us

I just ate my breakfast of (get this) chicken broth, shirataki noodles, edamame, oatmeal, and kale. How's that for a weird breakfast?

Rita - one of our cats thinks when I'm doing the plank that I'm making a bridge for him to go under. He's just not thrilled when every time I go down when doing a pushup, I give him a kiss. But I still do it! Do leg exercises while petting him. Makes life interesting. Brownie is adorable!

Off to mahjongg.

Michele in NC

Welcome gingersnap and Yinka (we have girls from all over the world but nice to have 1 more from UK) we are non judgemental here and we all do what works for us at least we know what works but sometimes fall off the wagon. Most important thing is to get back on. Good luck

My youngest grandchild is currently having adenoids operation hugs cos I can't be there

Kate UK

Lanette ~ Your hair is so pretty.

Marni in AK: I used to watch an Alaska State Troopers show on the National Geographic Channel. You're right about lots of crime. Much of what I saw on TV revolved around drugs. Drugs are involved in a huge proportion of crime everywhere, especially violent crime as near as I can tell.

Sherry: I'm glad that you've found a good situation.

Becca: The closest thing to pure protein that I can think of is egg whiltes. Yolks are full of fat. I'm a protein oriented woman and wind up with quite a bit of fat in my diet because most proteins come in something that has fat, too. Perhaps others will add to your protein list. Omega fatty acids in salmon are very good for health. Not all fats are equally evil. Saturated fats in doughnuts are among he bad guys. :noway: :ohwell:

Yinka & Gingersnap: Welcome to a great group! We have a few other women for Britain, too along with lots of Canadians and Americans.

Joleen: I think you are wise to take off your weight without the "help" of drugs. Slow and steady wins the race. I remember your face and name. It seems to me you were with us for a while in the past. It is great to see you again.


DH has eye surgery scheduled for February 8. I'm praying for no snow. We go for years without snow in winter here in the Willamette Valley area, and this year we're hitting the jackpot. :grumble: He can't see well enough to do so many things a person takes for granted & cataract removal plus an artificial lens is the only option to make this better. Please send good thoughts for snow free days on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

Happy Friday to everyone!

The thing I liked about the rewards in that contract I mentioned yesterday is that they were so personal. The person had about 100 pounds to lose, and the rewards definitely got bigger as they higher goals were met. I think the last one was a nice weekend getaway with her husband. But early on they were just simple things that you could tell would bring her joy.

Karen - Too bad about having to work when you really want to rest. I hope you'll find inspiration and encouragement.

Re - Your image of the chihuahua made me laugh. I know what you mean about the clamshells though... I've been trying to do some every day for my own self-directed knee rehab.

Lisa - Philip had lasik surgery years ago and his vision was better than 20/20 afterward, but age-related changes mean he now needs reading glasses to deal with stuff close-up. He loses them all the time. One of these Christmases I'm going to give him a couple dozen pairs just to make sure he's always got a pair in reach.

DJ - Uh-oh, time to reach for the zinc! Hope the proto-cold doesn't turn into something worse.

bwcetc - Oh, no, not the dark chocolate! 'Tis the season for temptation everywhere. But there are far less nutritious ways to slip up. Hope you savored every delicious morsel.

Becca - Woohoo! How wonderful to have such a good January, and then to have your efforts recognized!

Allie - Why not put all of your paycheck into your account and then use that to pay your portion of the bills? I don't see why you should have to account for what you do with the rest of it.

canookie - "The odds are good, the goods are odd" is hilarious! I like 'em on the odd side.

Yinka - What a nice photo! You have a gorgeous smile. Welcome to the group!


I made a nice Cooking Light casserole on Monday... we've had it for three dinners and there's still a little left. Think next time I'll make it in two square pans and put one in the freezer for a lazy day.

Speaking of lazy, it's confession time: The main reason I don't log my measurements along with my weight is that I'd have to put on a bra. I work full-time from home and I've gotten spoiled about not having to dress for work!

All this talk of leggings has me wanting to go see my LuLaRoe consultant. Maybe instead I'll see about sewing a tunic or two, then reward myself with new leggings to match. I have some sewing to do on Roman shades for Dad's river house anyway, and it would be fun to make something for myself while I'm at it.

Off to be productive now.

-Yvonne in TX