WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017

Hello all - I have done MFP off and on for years, but have never participated in any of the community groups. I am feeling very stuck for a number of reasons - haven't been this lazy or non-zealous in many, many years. I am 54 and have been very active many years. I will share more if this is the group I belong in! lol Without reading through to the top, can someone tell me if this group is simply a chat board to encourage each other and share tips or if everyone is doing any set exercise plan or accountability? Thank you all!

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

We had a bit of a shock today!
Since we have been living here we have been going to a dentist in the next village who charged reasonable prices and was conservative in her treatment. (Which I liked) Her hygienist was lovely and very reasonably priced. I went every 6 months.
Today DH went for his usual check up and was surprised to find our dentist had sold up, retired early and the new practice is charging sky high prices. He just had the check up and walked out in a huff.
I am due to go on the 27th. I have emailed them to say that if they can't honour the price I signed up to last August then I am cancelling the appointment. I am not paying Manhattan prices in a country village! We are pensioners!

Update - The nurse/receptionist has just rung me to give me a "personal response". She has changed my appointment so I am only seeing the hygienist. That will be an increase, but not totally outrageous, only a third increase. The inspection used to be free, now they are charging. I know my teeth are currently fine. We hope to move house soon anyway.
So that's a good result. The nice receptionist who obviously remembers me well, seemed very apologetic and felt she had to speak to me personally. Good for her.

Heather, satisfied in Hampshire.

Heather I have just changed dentist I was paying an insurance plan which cost about £140 per year and all I've ever needed is check up and hygienist every 6 months so I found a dentist who seems well regarded and was accepting NHS patients paid £19.70 for check up and clean, so a saving of £100 per year.

Kate UK

Hi there! I would love to be a part of this group!! I have bookmarked it
I will also post my goals for February:

Stay on track and keep tracking my food
Order my new elliptical so that I can start getting in some real exercise
Be kind to myself every day even the scale isn't
Try to make some more "friends" trying to do the same thing!
Spend some more time with my Grandkids!

Starr from cold and dreary Ontario Canada!

Tammy NSV=non scale victory like passing up the candy dish in the lounge.

Gayle good to see you post. I know we keep talking about getting together. Now DH is facing major surgery so my focus will be on that for at least the next six weeks.

I heard more ice and snow on the way tomorrow. I agree with are definitely having more ice this winter. Awful.

Ann I understand the motivation to take that weight off because of the knee. I did stop gaining. I think I am finally turning the corner to get this weight off. The complication is sleep and moving as much as I used to

Heather when my dentist sold his practice my rates went up too. At first I had insurance, so it wasn't so bad.I no longer have dental insurance. Now I do put off X-rays. I will only have them every two years unless there is evidence they are needed. I do go in to the hygienist every 3-4 months. I am more apt to lose my teeth to gum disease than tooth decay. Since I started doing this my gums have greatly improved. It is expensive but cheaper than losing a tooth or extensive gum work. It is also one of the reasons I am putting off going to the doctor for my knee. I have a very high deductible and would have to pay for most of the treatment for my knee. Except for getting a shot. I am doing pretty much what would be prescribed at this point.

My DH cooks our dinner. Once he has his surgery I will be in charge. I am hoping that will make a difference too in my determination to get off this excess weight.

Margaret

Thank you Margaret! I like that - NSV - those are important!

Sister passed away this morning. That's all I've got. Feeling low.

Barbie - I noticed you are from NW WA and have snow. My son and daughter-in-law live in Bremerton, WA and also got snow. My DIL posted a pic of a snowman she made this morning. She and my son were raised in here in Montana, so they chuckle that everything on their side is closed today.

Tammy in Montana

KJ so,sorry for your loss. (((Hugs) I'll be praying for your family.

Janetr okc

KJ, so very sorry to read of your sister's death. Will keep you in my thoughts. I've been absent from our group as my husband and I are on a road trip until February 13th. I caught up on reading and wish everyone well. Especially welcome to the new posters. I'm kind of a newbie myself on this group. It has been a wonderful group for information and support. Thanks everyone,
Betsy (NW Washington)

kelly so sorry for your loss. It was so good that you had just visited. I will keep you in my thoughts. NYKAREN

Sorry for your loss Kelly. (((Hugs)))

Supposed to get up to the mid-80s this week.

Tired of being sick. Seem to be getting worse. I did go to the Dr. and it looks like it is moving from viral to bacterial.

Sewing baby clothes today for the two grandbabies on the way and listening to my audio book. Nice way to pass the afternoon.

Marcelyn
in Houston

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Afternoon Dear Friends,

PHX, welcome. Please tell us a bit more about yourself to help us get to know you. We also request that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Good luck on your journey.

Cheri, I hope your back is better today. ((Hugs))

Becky, good for you on making exercise a priority. Also on limiting some foods. Keep it up and the scale will move.

Beth, reading your post I had to laugh. You said, “ I do a lot of pot banging when I'm angry!” My mother did as well and when we were visiting one time she was in the kitchen after dinner and my father yelled in to her, “Do you think you can rattle those pots and pans a little louder?”. My DH just about fell out of his chair laughing. That was probably 30 years ago and he still laughs about it to this day. *I sure miss my Mom after all these years*.

Keri, welcome and thanks for the introduction. The only suggestion I can give with your busy lifestyle is to plan ahead. It works in shopping, menu planning and cooking but especially in staying within our calorie allotment. Come here often for some great support.

Marni, you suggested when you don’t feel like exercising grab a partner and dance. I often dance around the house for exercise without a partner. DH won’t dance with me but has plenty of comments. Lol Just glad I can burn calories and entertain him at the same time.

Joyce, glad your DD got a job. It sounds interesting. I hope she likes it.

Karen,BC, good on resisting the cinnamon buns. That is probably the hardest single thing for me to resist. OMG I just love them!!!

Pat, so good to see you, stranger. I had the last of my ham and bean soup for lunch today and froze the rest. I love homemade soup and being able to pull some out of the freezer.

Janetr, I like your “Imagine This” poster. Thanks for sharing.

Katla, that is so cool that the Hummers are so tame around you.

Heather, bummer about the dentist. It’s amazing that they can charge such prices and don’t care that they lose business.

to any Newbies. 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.

We watched the game last night. I have to say it was a good one. The only thing I made for it was some guacamole for DH and I only tasted it for seasoning while making it. I didn’t find the commercials as good as in past years. I think my cold is getting a bit better, finally. I’m going to my Moose meeting tonight. I missed the one last week.

Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

DJ - love your quote at the top! I agree with you! thanks for the welcome! I look forward to "meeting" everyone!

Tammy in Montana

Kelly, so sorry for the loss of your sister. ( heartfelt hugs from Oregon)
Becca

Kelly - I am so so sorry!