WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017

Dismal weather here today!

Back to the Emergency re the pain which is still there, the Dr gave me a prescription for higher dose codeine. The painkillers work fo a while but then pain returns, he said take them every 6 hours not 4 hourly ????

Will try to get an appointment tomorrow with my own surgery and try to get a referral DH says we will pay privately if necessary but when I checked online we're talking about £5000

Main worry is going to Spain on 16th and don't want to be in pain and don't want to cancel

Need to see if there's anything I can eat which will help I believe beets are good

Kate UK

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

Good Evening My Dear Friends,

KarenVA, what a beautiful picture of Olivia and her mother. It looks like the feeding tube is out?

Debbie, I know it gets discouraging when the weight doesn’t move for a long time, because I’m there. Mine hasn’t move for over a year except for slightly up. But I know once my body gets used to this new weight (60 pounds down) it will eventually start to move. Hang in there and keep on keepin’ on.

Kelly, the reason you deserve the praise for your exercise is that many of us don’t do all those squats, crunches, planks and jumping jacks every day. I started at 230 so I know how it feels and I’ll tell you that getting to 170 is wonderful, even if 150 is my goal. (I almost said 150 was my goal.) I don’t know why my body decided to stop at 170 then vary a bit after a year but I know I will eventually start to lose again and all you ladies are part of the reason.

Becca, your tracker is TMI. And stop bragging!!!! Lol

Joyce, great suggestions to Donna. Yes, there are so many opportunities to help others.

Marni, every time I see your goals I wonder how your blood sugars are doing? I’m so thankful to be off of diabetes meds and have mine under control.

Kate, glad you went to the doctor. When I had gall stones I waited too long and ended up with pancreatitis that had to be cleared up before they could do surgery. Once my gall bladder was removed I have never had a problem with what I eat. Take care.

Beth, so glad you are back on track. ((((Hugs))))

Rori, sending prayers for your niece. That is so sad and something a mother should never have to endure.

Ginger, I ‘m glad you can eat/drink those things. That just looks and sounds awful to me, but then to each their own. Great job on all those check marks on your accountability post. Woo Hoo

Chris, a huge congrats on getting to your goal. That is so very exciting!!! *Doing happy dance for you*

Lanette, I’d shop at Maurice’s all the time if I could wear a size 11. LOL

Leigh, good for you on passing up the calorie heavy lunch and staying home. It’s not always fun but it sure pays off. Wish I had done that today but at least I didn’t have that much. Good girl.

Heather, you are right that Bea’s smile always brightens a day. I can’t get over her hair growing so much. She is such a doll. Can’t you bring her to SC for a visit??????

Pip, I love the picture of the cat and the dog. (Floyd???)

Heather, love the picture of your son and his greyhounds. My best friend from college adopted one and it was the fastest thing I have ever been around. They looked like dear without horns when walking around in the house. lol

Yinka, please don’t get discouraged. The scale will move sooner or later. If we are eating healthy then we are healthy. Bummer about the ticket. Glad you are over it.

Allie, so sorry the Android Box won’t work with your internet connection. I was anxious to hear more about it. Ppffttt

Janetr, OMG what a beautiful child and she really looks more alert than a 1 day old. I hope we get more pictures as she gets a bit older. *hint, hint* I love her onesie.

Sarah, my mother had Wearever cookware that she used forever. It’s an old and very good line!!!

Rori, what an exciting trip. I can’t wait for all the details!!!!

Kate, if you need surgery I hope you can get it soon. The recovery for me was very easy even after having the pancreatitis.

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.
DH wanted me to go to brunch with him this morning at one of our favorite places that doesn’t have good choices. I tried to get him to go alone but he didn’t really want to. Sooooo I went and the only good thing is that they didn’t have their normal bacon which is crispy and to die for. I still didn’t eat well because they have fantastic biscuits but will stay within my calories for the day.

I’m so excited for all of you that are losing weight and exercising properly. I send love and hugs to all and want to let you know how much I appreciate all the sharing that you do.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.

I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

stats for the day:light day

treadmill- 19.26min, 132ahr, 151mhr, 6.1-6.4sp, 9.43min mi, 2mi = 202c
boss w/weights- 16min, 5 diff sets, 15ea w/10#weights, 139mhr, = 156c

total cal 414c

Got really sick yesterday afternoon and finally went to ER. 6 hours later transferred to hospital in Dallas. Diagnosised with small bowel obstruction. Feeling better after pain meds.
SueBDew in TX.

Hope everyone is having/had a good weekend by whatever standard you call "good".

Honestly if the hubs wasn't pushing me this weekend I would have spent the whole time sitting on the couch crocheting. But push he did. We ran several errands both days. Went to the gym and did strength training and cardio both days. Our son came up from Houston for overnight. Mainly he needed a haircut. I cut both his and the hubs hair for like forever. Nice visit. I did have to speak to him about his health and weight. He is only 26 yo and needs to attend to this area. I simply asked him a "favor" would he start to attend to himself now that his move to Houston is settled and he is comfortable in his new position at Deloitte. He knows what to do as he was a health and workout nut back several years. He had a panic attack at a gym once and just hasn't been able to move beyond that moment. He is on several medications for that and I know they don't help with weight gain. He knows what to do. Maybe seeing the success I am having will inspire. I won't lecture.

Speaking of success I have reached a new low: 181.2 lbs! I feel the 17s just around the corner! I've also had a NSV in that I have more interest in my wardrobe since like forever. To celebrate my success I ordered several new colorful and patterned tops from Kohl's. Goodbye all you solid colored XL Ts!

Busy week ahead for me. TAMU Women's Book Club on Monday morning. Our speaker will be Liz Mertiz from the Brazos Valley Society of Children's Book-writers and Illustrators. Tuesday evening is the Library Book Club where we will be discussing the book Mornings On Horseback by David McCullough. The story of the child who became Theodore Roosevelt. A good read. Wednesday is a tour of the OPAS at TAMU which presents professional productions of theater, music and dance programs for lovers of the arts. We will be getting a backstage tour. Thursday I have a lunch date and then in the evening Adult Coloring at the Library. Friday is free and then my daughter arrives for a week visit from VA on Saturday!

I am in the middle of several afghans and quilts for Project Linus. Also, I am busy creating more Pocket Letters for my paper crafting pen pals. I don't think I have embraced my creative passions this much in many, many years and it feels great!

Things are going well for the hubs. He has made quite the impression on the professionals and students he comes in contact with at TAMU. He is awaiting word on a salary adjustment. Due to that we cannot make a decision on purchasing a home or continuing to rent. Our rent went up and we only have a short while to let the landlord know if we are staying. The timing of all this is not to our advantage. Not much we can due. Working for the state he is learning how very, very, very long it takes for decisions to be made.

I love all the pictures everyone is sharing. Especially all the little ones! I always have you ladies on my mind. Take care of yourselves my friends!

Cheri
in damp and wet College Station, TX

Sue- sorry to hear that! I hope they clear it up quickly for you (((hugs)))



Mary from Minnesota

SueBDew, get better soon!
Becca

Heather - I love it when you share pics of the grands. Bea is a cutie pie. Love the pic of your son with his rescues. I hold people who do animal rescue in a special place in my heart.

Pip - Looks like the cat is whispering sweet nothings to the dog. Adorable.

Janetr - Hannah is beautiful. Love that full head of hair.

Mia in MI

drkatiebug- AWESOME you look terrific!!

Thanks on Hannah. Her big brothers are Ben, Jonah and Noah. She sent a pic of the big bros kissing Hannah.

Janetr okc

Katiebug, you look so good. I assume the one picture is one when you are getting your PHD. Why do they always have strange looking (hoods)? I'm not even sure that is the proper name for the head gear.

Lanette, some one said something about pen pal and that sent my mind thinking of other things you can let God use you. There are so many people who need a pen pal, inmates, servicemen, students. The list can go on and on.

Michelle, brought over a full cheesecake for my birthday. EEEGAD! It was one of those from a grocery store that has about 4 different kinds. We sent several slices home with her for her room mate and boyfriend.

Joyce, Indiana

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Cheri Shhhhhhh!!!!! Don't tell Roz, but I have snuck into her suitcase. See you soon!

Karen in Virginia

Ha, ha Karen! I know that by not going to her this time I will miss Cheri/Karen time! Not to worry though as I will be back at a later date. Miss ya!

Cheri

Got all my bookkeeping done! Yeah! The downside was sitting in my office for 7 hours, not moving much. When I was done I strolled around the grocery store and came home to make a yummy mushroom soup.

Barbie, no need to worry about me getting too thin, my BMI is 25, the upper end of healthy. It would take losing a limb for me to get to19.

Time for bed.
Sweet dreams everyone.

Chris in MA