WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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That's been the theme at my house for the past couple days.
Have a great day all!
Lanette
SW WA State
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I don't eat it very often, but occasionally I make popcorn in the microwave just with ordinary popcorn. No additives, no oil. It comes out at 100 calories for each raw ounce. One and a half ounces makes quite a lot! I add a little bit of salt to it after it is popped. I use a silicon container (red) that I bought from Amazon for the purpose.
I'm home now. DH picked me up from the station. Feel absolutely knackered. He installed the new modem/hub while I was gone. Seems to be working ok. The worst bit is getting the wifi printer synchronised. It has to be done on my computer where I have the software installed. Drives me bonkers!
My DH is 71 and not showing too many signs of aging yet, apart from getting a little set in his ways. He is incedibly fit and can outwalk almost anyone. He's always the first up a hill! He does like his little routines though. Usually I can get round him if I present things carefully, but he has never reacted well to criticism. He has a good brain and can see the logic in things that might appear out of his comfort zone, like the move to Hove. Plus he loves me very much. I certainly don't think of him as old.
I had sushi on the train back from London. A rather large box. DH has cooked a lamb and bean stew for tonight. I will be well over calories as I didn't do my normal exercises this morning. Back to it tomorrow. I might get upstairs and on to the rowing machine. Might.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx7 -
Writing to you lovely women pricked my conscience, so I did get on the rower and the bike and clocked up 250 calories. With the 100 from walking I can bank 350. Still overdrawn on the day, but better than before.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Happy National Puppy Day, National Chia Day, and National Near Miss Day -
My encounter with the scale this morning wasn't a near miss, it was a crash landing. But that's OK, I've been in a slump lately and I knew it would show on the scale. I think I'm back in the game now.
Katla - That's some teakettle, even if you don't use it often! Things were made to last back then!
Becca - Don't beat yourself up over the shampoo thing! (Or, as a therapist once said to me, "Don't should on yourself.")
Heather - Glad you are safe and that you had a good visit with your son and the granddogs. I love greyhounds' personality. Even our current foster, who is not exactly the brightest bulb in the box, is sweet and loving and goofy and a lot of fun.
Re - Good luck with your interview. It's great that you're going in with a clear idea about what you need (e.g., flexible schedule), and whatever happens I'm sure it'll be a good experience. It's always good to have options.
Beth - So happy to hear that your dad is doing better!
Lisa - Wow, that is a lot of driving for your husband! But glad they approved PT for him.
Lanette - Thanks for the heads-up about PetZLife gel. It's pricey but I may have to give it a try. Luna really doesn't cooperate very well for toothbrushing. Might even try the spray on my cats - between Philip and me we ought to be able to hold them down long enough for a quick spritz without bloodshed.
I picked up the produce box from the farm-to-market store today. It's full of good stuff! Since this is the first one I already had some things on hand, so now I'm over-supplied with bananas and mandarins. Fortunately, I really like peanut-butter banana smoothies, so I just peeled all the bananas I already had and tossed them in the freezer.
The news is so depressing lately. One of the things you all do for me is remind me that there's still a lot of good in the world.
-Yvonne in TX3 -
Becca: You shouldn't feel bad. It is great to try new things, but if they are not right after a while, that is good too. I have many friends who are constantly trying new approaches to healthier living. Before one couple comes to dinner, I have to ask whether they are now vegan, pescatarian or flexitarian. One thing works for a while and then they try another. Trying new things is good for the soul.
Thank you friend. Sometimes I am too close to situations that a don't realize options, and perceptions. They are not ultimatums. I always have choices. I need to be in flex, and be comfortable in that.
Becca3 -
Lisa in w Texas A lot of my weight IS mental.
I carry so much sadness about my ( lack of ) relationship with my sister. I want to scream at her saying, I am here, why don't you want to grow old with me?". She reaches out to friends (that I am friends with), on Facebook and it hurts. I see her posting that she wishes to get together with a sister like friend we both have grown up with. I suppose because they are more the same age. But she called her ' her 3rd sister'. That is hard to hear her wishing to cultivate a relationship, but is letting ours go stagnant. The last time we talked on the phone was July. Christmas came and went. I have sent cards, left messages, sent packages, left messages on Facebook trying to get response's, but to no avail.
How do I release this?
Becca1 -
A quick afternoon hello! Lenora- Happy belated birthday! That was one of the things that I kept meaning to post, and forgot! Hope your day was fantastic! Becca- I will take you however you come, with or with out the poo! I would even take you naked (but I would have to avert my eyes. Modest mouse) Betsy-safe travels and enjoy your summer in Alaska! I have a new picture of Joaquin!
Here he is practicing his yoga! Such a pro! And the second picture was taken in one of his middle of the night "discussions" over milk with his mama. I get to go see him again, in a week and a half! I am very excited. Tonight after the kiddos leave, I will be setting up for a "Kitchen Beach Party" for tomorrow is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. So...we will be playing in the sand in the kitchen and doing sand crafts. I think I will leave it up tomorrow night and put a lawn chair in it and have a bloody mary. Those count as a couple servings of veggies, right? Sounds like a plan.
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Oh you ladies are the best! There is a part of me that holds on to the notion that if I continue to hold open this door for my sister, that my Mom would wish that. That I am doing what is right. That she would be proud of me to keep trying. But this notion is draining on me. There will come a time when I have to let go of this one sided relationship.
Thanks for letting me vent this. Its definitely a process.
Becca4 -
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Awwww! Baby Yogi!2
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Oh you ladies are the best! There is a part of me that holds on to the notion that if I continue to hold open this door for my sister, that my Mom would wish that. That I am doing what is right. That she would be proud of me to keep trying. But this notion is draining on me. There will come a time when I have to let go of this one sided relationship.
Thanks for letting me vent this. Its definitely a process.
Becca
Let your sister know your door will always be open. But that doesn't mean you have to continually stand in the door way waving your arms yelling come in, come in. You're a loving, caring, beautiful person and your sis is missing out on a lot of love, laughs and friendship.
Janetr okc4 -
Kelley, I love baby yoga, so sweet and wise.
Janetr okc2 -
Love you All!!
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX1 -
My DH either has a bad cold or the flu! He had the flu shot but is shivering and feverish and his chest feels tight. Tried to get him to go to the doctor but he so stubborn.3
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Pip, great photo! Isn't every day at your house Puppy Day? LOL!
How did your job situation turn out, by the way. Did you get everything resolved OK? Are you downstairs now?
Hope it's going well!
Kelly - yes, Baby Joaquin is a yogi, perfectly meditating. OOOMMMM, lol. He is so darn cute!!
Becca, (((hugs))) - I think Janet is right on the money. You are a warm, loving, caring person and if she ignores that, then you've done the best you can do. Sometimes when you let go, that opens things up from the other side, too.
I had to smile when you mentioned what "Mom would want". A part of my Mom resides in my brain as well and sometimes I have to tell her, "Mom, you were right about a lot of things but I think on this one, you aren't" then I imagine her saying, "Yes, I see your point."
I regret a bit that DH and I aren't closer both physically and emotionally to our siblings, but we realize we all have lives that no longer include each other, especially across the miles - they all live in the Midwest. Except for occasional emails, and a rare phone call, that's it. They aren't on Facebook.
We are grateful they are happy and healthy and NOT parked on our doorstep asking for money, or a place to "crash" with the latest squeeze fresh out of prison, lol. Tho a week here with former Marine Staff Sgt. DH in charge would be a "boot camp" they'd not forget.
DH ran to town this morning and picked up lawn fertilizer and just finished the first lawn mow (only in the high spots) this year. He's feeling much better. Hooray!
Lanette
SW WA State where I see a day of sunshine coming for us in the Pacific Northwest in a week, lol. I know I'll be the first one to whine when it gets over 75f - a 50f to 75f degree window is just fine with me.3 -
afternoon ladies~
long day.. but productive... went to the kidney dr, and since I can not afford ultrasound, she went by my blood work ,size etc.... and says that I have a mild case of PKD.. which could mean no dialysis.. so if I really get in shape and take care of myself as I know I should I could die of old age...had to pay 6 bucks for parking and I hate going into big cities~ Im Country mouse for sure...
Told Tom all this and what he got out of it was, you mean WE have been paying all this money for nothing.... really? Oh come on now.. how stupid can you be, I told him and yes I will be going twice a year until I die.. so there.. get over your da*n self... and with all that has been going on in my life... I had them put me on a mild antidepressant... generic form of celexa...
well we got the tax return back and Tom just handed me a check for 1/2 because he bought an electric car last year he got 7,000 just for that.. so he handed me a check for $4500.00.. so that will go in my savings account.. and he kept the other 1/2
anyway.. im parked and relaxing as it has been a long day..6 -
Thanks ladies! So today eliminated a bunch of friends from FB. Classmates mostly that I don't have a lot in common with. I upped my security and see only what I want to see. I stopped "following" many family members because what they post is stressful. They just post problems and never acknowledge helpful hints that I might post. Even going far enough saying to keep my opinions to myself. Well if you ask for help then take all opinions is my thoughts...
Becca
Cleaning the mental clutter in my brain in
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Accountability Post
March Goals
Wednesday's Progress (3/22)
1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
(B11, L17, D13, AS12, BBS130= 183g)
✔2. Fiber 30g (32g)
✔3. Track/complete entry daily
✔4. Vegetables - big salad daily
5. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes.
6. No eating after 9pm.
7. In bed by midnight.
8. Declutter: ✔Office Supplies, Electronics, Music, Craft Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, ✔Utility Drawer, Utility Closet
Not a great day yesterday. It felt stressful. I had a late night sweets binge after my long soaking bath. I should've stuck with my initial plan - to go to bed earlier. DH talked me into having my soaking bath... I was already tired and could've gone to sleep easily. Next time I'll trust my own instincts and get to bed.
And... I've been working on a self-therapy way to stop binging with some self-exploration from an article found here on MFP.
1. Pause before eating. 60-90 seconds. Create space for reflection.
2. Do an "urge interview". Explore my feelings. Where am I feeling the urge? Do I want something else?
3. Write it down. Describe what I'm feeling. What I've uncovered from the pause and urge interview.
4. Be kind to myself. No self-loathing... it's not helpful and won't move me forward. Remind myself I'm trying, I'm working on it.
5. Seek support. I may see a professional therapist. But first - I'm going to try this for a while and see how it goes.
I hope you all are having a great day!
--Ginger in Texas4 -
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Becca - cleaning up FB is a good thing. I've done that also. And left any groups that are no longer useful. When I joined FB I made a strict personal policy to not add anyone as a friend who wasn't family or a very close friend. And... if a family member causes me stress - they go in time-out - I hide all their posts from my news feed. I've had requests from old classmates. I'll message them to catch-up a bit - but I don't friend them. An ex-boyfriend wants to friend me. Really? Not happening. And I made sure to lock down and secure my info. I'm always amazed at the people who leave everything open for the world to see. Pictures. Friends list. I considered setting up a friends group to limit what they can see on my page. But... I just tell them I use FB to keep up with my large extended family. We can communicate through messages. Unfriendly? Perhaps. But I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.
Ginger
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